Posted by judy1 on November 18, 2000, at 15:09:25
In reply to Re:Bipolar Disorder as portrayed by Sally Field, posted by Noa on November 18, 2000, at 13:31:32
Another thing I wonder--was it realistic how she switched from mania to depression at the end?
I thought it was very realistic, Noa. I have a pattern of DMI- a severe depression where I awaken in a hypo/manic state, then followed by a 'well' interval, which lately has been short. Some people go MDI (manic then depressed). When I am clinically manic, I have periods of depression breaking through, almost a mixed state- maybe that is what was happening to the character on the show. In retrospect, I'm glad that you and Shar and Shellie watched this. I always worry that people think that those suffering from bipolar disorder are violent, when in fact that is the minority. Thank you for starting this thread. Take care, Judy
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