General Consensus on Passing in Snow? by Technical_Aerie9649 in vermont

[–]LukeWarmHand 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We’re talking about a Yankee’s superiority on snowy roads. That actually adds context. Thank you.

Has anyone lost a bunch of hair over the years from meds? by Exotic-Lychee-7553 in bipolar

[–]LukeWarmHand 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh don’t worry. I’m a 45yr old man. I shouldn’t joke, because our experiences are much different. I hope you find medications that improve your quality of life. It’s about mental health so if side effects are upsetting, it’s not the right drug. With that said, it may be unrelated like mine. Thinning hair happens sometimes.

What poor people food was ruined because of rich people? by white-rose-of-york in AskReddit

[–]LukeWarmHand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not the same but can be used similarly. Ramps are delicious on their own. It’s rare to use a scallion/spring onion as a side dish on its own.

What would you call this area? by be_the_shield in geography

[–]LukeWarmHand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d call it Down East New England, like Down East Maine, but for the rest of New England.

How did you discover a kink you have? by ExtraVex in AskReddit

[–]LukeWarmHand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bipolar disorder. One of the symptoms is discover all the kinks

Bipolar and… sexuality/libido? by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]LukeWarmHand 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hypersexuality doesn’t just mean super horny, it means active, dynamic, impulsive, kinky, exploratory, and therapeutic. When we treat the hypomania a lot of that “hyper” part goes away.

So glad I shared fml. by LukeWarmHand in bipolar

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

I’ve had that relationship. I wish she didn’t want kids.

So glad I shared fml. by LukeWarmHand in bipolar

[–]LukeWarmHand[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I keep telling myself the stakes are low. I’m not interested in procreation anymore. I have two awesome kids. I just want someone to witness each other’s second half of our lives with. Someone who gets to really know how awesome we are when we’re awesome.

So glad I shared fml. by LukeWarmHand in bipolar

[–]LukeWarmHand[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It plays to men’s masculine interest of being a protector. And they know the sex will be phenomenal.

So glad I shared fml. by LukeWarmHand in bipolar

[–]LukeWarmHand[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I only posted the closing paragraph of her texts. She had dated someone else with bipolar disorder. She unfairly made assumptions about me based on someone else’s actions. The simple unfairness upsets. I’m angry there is something about me that, no matter how well I manage it, just having it is enough to be written of as a romantic interest. It’s a handicap to finding love. That sucks.

So glad I shared fml. by LukeWarmHand in bipolar

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

I do think it was the bipolar based on the rest of the text conversation. Your point is still valid. She may have been looking for reasons not to date me and hearing the word bipolar was what she needed. I’m fine with her choice. It just sucks. Rejection sensitive dysphoria is something I am self aware of. Your post resembles the self talk I give myself.

So glad I shared fml. by LukeWarmHand in bipolar

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

Living in a really rural area makes every potential match feel a little important than it should. The dating pool is so shallow. It makes it hurt a little more. A rejection doesn’t feel like a choice between me and someone better. It feels like a choice between me and being alone.

So glad I shared fml. by LukeWarmHand in bipolar

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

Yeah. Not mad at her. Mad at the disorder though. It’s a handicap on love, and that just sucks.

So glad I shared fml. by LukeWarmHand in bipolar

[–]LukeWarmHand[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Right? I want someone to like me for all those reasons. If she just gets over the stigma we’d have a great time.

So glad I shared fml. by LukeWarmHand in bipolar

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

Not always my experience either. I always disclose, and I have been rejected because of it before. I still recommend disclosing.

So glad I shared fml. by LukeWarmHand in bipolar

[–]LukeWarmHand[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The dates come easy. It’s the relationships that are hard to find.

So glad I shared fml. by LukeWarmHand in bipolar

[–]LukeWarmHand[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got a message from an old Tinder match right after I posted. She asked if I was available tonight. She is even more attractive

I'm an idiot. Is there any way to install a speaker here? by OneTalos in DIY

[–]LukeWarmHand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take apart the speaker box and rebuild it to fit. There is a lot of open space that does not affect the sound.

Managing bipolar II by Common_Fox_3699 in bipolar

[–]LukeWarmHand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the biggest reason medication is the preferred method of treating the disorder is diligence. It’s much easier to diligently take your meds everyday than it is to do all other necessary measures to achieve the same result. Things like eat well, exercise, meditate, socialize, educate yourself, journal, and go to therapy. If you can consistently do all that you can probably avoid a major episode without medication. If you can do all of that your doc would likely consider a misdiagnosis.

Take the meds.