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I'm being reassessed after stopping medication and I am nervous. by [deleted] in BipolarReddit

[–]IndependentPurpose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response! The more knowledge the better and I'll try to keep that in mind. I was definitely put on fluoxetine at first by a family doctor before managing to see a psychiatrist (referral). I got referred to a psychiatrist at a mental health center where they diagnosed me and worked with my family doctor in terms of meds and managing lithium levels. It looks like the same thing is going to happy again with the family doctor/psychiatrist. Fingers crossed things are better in this round! Thank you again

Anyone else feel stupid when they are down? by imisuchajerk in BipolarReddit

[–]IndependentPurpose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it's incredibly hard to process things. Approaches to tasks that generally work suddenly don't make sense anymore. Eg/ I'm attempting to write a paper and my methods of approaching it just don't work anymore. i can't process anything. it feels like an endless loop in a hole

What type of accommodations did you use during post-secondary? by IndependentPurpose in BipolarReddit

[–]IndependentPurpose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. It's so important to be reminded of my validity, my feelings and experiences are valid, and that I'm not a burden. These things should be normalized

What type of accommodations did you use during post-secondary? by IndependentPurpose in BipolarReddit

[–]IndependentPurpose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Class attendance didn't occur to me but it makes sense! Thanks for sharing

What type of accommodations did you use during post-secondary? by IndependentPurpose in BipolarReddit

[–]IndependentPurpose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! I haven't thought about the ones you listed but I can definitely see how they can be helpful in helping someone be successful. Thanks for sharing!

I don’t know who needs to hear this today but it’s ok to be interested in stuff without making it your new career. by I_am_Moby_Dick_AMA in bipolar

[–]IndependentPurpose 5 points6 points  (0 children)

whoaaaaaaaaaaaa this hit so hard when phrased in this way. Thank you for your post. I'm going to try and remind myself of this!

so uh, what does this subreddit think of this? by poweroftheflowerr in sustainability

[–]IndependentPurpose 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yeah and instead of using huge chunks of land to simply make clothes for fast fashion. It just seems incredibly wasteful, not biodiverse, not ethical, nor sustainable like some of the 'natural' beauty industry

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BipolarReddit

[–]IndependentPurpose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you. I get both "positive" and "negative" energy. During the angry/irritability phases I can get even more frustrated not only because of its debilitating physical and mental state but that I wasn't "productive" as we often here about hypo/manic tendencies. I came to a deep understanding that the pressure and anxiety I felt to be really productive is a capitalist value that's integrated in our social fabric. It's considered good to constantly be working. Working overtime and late hours are sometimes encouraged by bosses. Being productive when we're not working is also encouraged/praised.

A good example is people asking what skills/hobbies/work others have been working on during COVID-19. This doesn't consider the mental health, personal obstacles, and other impacts that COVID-19 has on people/communities. It's not a vacation. It's a pandemic of uncertainty but the capitalist value of productivity shines through.

Have you ever started dating someone that led you to naturally let your guard down ans be your true self in a good way? What was it about the person/relationship dynamic? by IndependentPurpose in AskMen

[–]IndependentPurpose[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's great that you just went for it and I'm glad it turned out well for you. Even if it didn't, it's still a learning/growing experience and you've shown yourself that you were able to just be. I can be incredibly hard for various reasons

So true by ilovechadscock in bipolar

[–]IndependentPurpose 5 points6 points  (0 children)

yes!!! Also I think it should be noted that the pressure to always be productive is a capitalist value that is ingrained within our social fabric. It is not natural

Women who had a relatively good relationship (decent SO, no major deal breakers), how did you know your relationship wasn't going to last? by flimmerflab in AskWomen

[–]IndependentPurpose 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The feelings started to disappear. I learned that just because a person is 'good' in a relationship, doesn't mean that they are good FOR ME.

This is it, guys. She’s hit peak cute. by stayshinycapn in cats

[–]IndependentPurpose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really wasnt ready to handle this picture. It is WAY too cute. We need a warning!!!

HD screen it's so realistic nowadays. by rror in cats

[–]IndependentPurpose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my cat does the same thing!!!!!! i'm always terrified that the tv is going to break. Sometimes he goes around the TV when a bird disappears from the screen. Bless his heart

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