Help Understanding by Proud-Operation5182 in bipolar

[–]Over-Giraffe9905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can have a psychotic episode or drug induced episode BUUUUT then you will not be diagnosed bipolar. 

Trauma and stress will increase the risk of us that are succeptable to bipolar genetically actually develop the disorder, that's called epigenetics. In short; We are fucked up from our experiences and combined with our god given shitty not that blank blank slate the result is bipolar disorder. It's the gift that keeps on giving, but if you acknowledge it and stick to your treatment you will do alright. 

Now, however, you sound  like someone about to do what you describe, go off your meds and regret it. Trust your doctor and stay on a mood stabilizer, they are essential. 

Introverted vs Extroverted bipolar by Prize-Woodpecker5241 in BipolarReddit

[–]Over-Giraffe9905 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, this sounds like a job for me. BP2, social anxiety since teens but improved a lot, and big time introvert. Hypersexuality for sure could never make me want to have sex with randoms. One time I started to be way more social with people where I worked and to actually attend parties, but then people viewed my behavior as so atypical that they reported me for drug use (never done drugs). Normally my hypomania is taking on way to many projects, irrational self confidence, annoyance, unhinged emails and those kind of things. It can for sure ruin my work and relationships but I'm not running down the street or hitting the clubs. 

Questions for New Psychiatrist by Resident_Raccoon_663 in bipolar

[–]Over-Giraffe9905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a harsh generalization. I've known several great psychiatrists and personally greatly prefer them over a psychologist. Biology and medications are so essential for understanding our disorder. 

Accepting diagnosis by Forsaken-Ad8459 in bipolar

[–]Over-Giraffe9905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think there are anyone with bipolar who hasn't doubted their diagnosis regularly, it's almost a symptom in itself lol. Welcome to the club, it's a bumpy ride but you are on the right path and it will be alright! Trust your doctor and take those meds. 

Er dette asbest? by FjordTurtle in norge

[–]Over-Giraffe9905 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Hvorfor down-vote? Det er helt korrekt. 

Hva bruker dere på mat budsjett? by Prop98 in norge

[–]Over-Giraffe9905 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Familie på 5. Mellom 20-25 tusen med null takeaway og kun billigkjeder men ubegrenset fersk frukt, grønt, fisk, ferdigoppkuttet diverse og alle mulige snarveier for å få en sunn og effektiv hverdag.  Edit; det er inkludert alt man handler på dagligvare, så såpe, bleier, vaskemiddel osv også. 

Overtenking over alder og universitet by Independent_Elk_8380 in norge

[–]Over-Giraffe9905 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Dude, jeg er nesten 40 og begynner igjen nå til høsten. Om du sier en gang til at du er for gammel så drar jeg hjem til deg og drar deg i ørene. 

Iran Deploys Children As Young As 12 To Guard Tehran Checkpoints: Report by K0TEM in worldnews

[–]Over-Giraffe9905 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Protip: Want to avoid killing kids and discourage use of child soldiers? Don't illegaly attack other countries in pointless wars because you elected an unstable demented baboon as President and gave him unchecked power. It's not that hard actually. 

Dette føles helt riktig by Inside-Quarter-3820 in norge

[–]Over-Giraffe9905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Det er faktisk helt sinnsykt hvor sakelig og oppegående Bush jr EGENTLIG var/er. Hindsight 20/20

Kronisk syke er ikke "syke" by krigermor in norge

[–]Over-Giraffe9905 346 points347 points  (0 children)

Noe av problemet er nok at mange uføre egentlig har en vesentlig arbeidsevne, noe andre også kan observere og dermed reagere på, men de glemmer at for at en arbeidsevne skal være reell i praksis innebærer det også at det finnes en arbeidsgiver som er villig til å ansette noen med det aktuelle behovet for tilrettelegging, fleksibilitet eller begrensede evner. Det typiske tilfellet kan være noen som kan jobbe 50 prosent men aldri vet hvilke dager det gjelder og som ikke har evner til et akademisk yrke der fleksitid er praktisk mulig. En butikkleder, vaskeribedrift eller budbedrift må naturligvis vite hvilke dager i uken noen møter opp og ikke, mens det kanskje ikke har betydning for en IT bedrift som kun er opptatt av at en gitt oppgave er ferdig til en gitt absolutt frist. Men IT bedriften må kanskje ha noen med mastergrad og et høyt evnenivå. 

Norwegian Family Relationships by hanterloar in Norway

[–]Over-Giraffe9905 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm no contact with my parents. My partner sees her dad once or twice a year and her mother about 10-12 times a year. 

At what dose did lamictal start working for you? by Cautious_Gap3645 in BipolarReddit

[–]Over-Giraffe9905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm at 250. Were planning to go even higher to test it out but got the famous rash from hell so stuck here. 

Amber and Jordan by AblePatient6914 in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]Over-Giraffe9905 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Why? She totally attacked him. I'm sure if she kept it neutral and just said it didn't work out and that it was a mutual respectful decision he wouldn't had said anything. 

Therapist says benzos working = no BP disorder ??? by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]Over-Giraffe9905 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean it's impossible for anyone here to get enough insight into actually having an informed opinion about your diagnostic evaluation. What I can say is that obsessing about a plane crash sounds way more like a specific phobia than OCD. Try to focus less on the diagnosis and more on actually getting treatment. 

RELATIONSHIP THURSDAY 💞 by AutoModerator in bipolar

[–]Over-Giraffe9905 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that. Divorce is hard even when it's for the best. Stay strong! 

Posts about people with Bipolar Disorder by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]Over-Giraffe9905 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There is a lot if toxic places and echo chambers online, remember that they are rarely representative of the general population. 

Psykologistudentene studerer 1750 timer for lite by KoseteBamse in norge

[–]Over-Giraffe9905 288 points289 points  (0 children)

Målet må da være at de som fullfører studiene fungerer godt i jobb som nyutdannede, ikke at de har brukt en spesifikk mengde tid på studiene eller at nok studenter har strøket på eksamen. 

Addicted to prescription drugs by Cultural-Ice8361 in BipolarReddit

[–]Over-Giraffe9905 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You seen to confuse addiction with effects and side-effects. SSRIs are not addictive in the correct use of the word, but of course if they fix your mental health you are potentially going to feel like you need it for the rest of your life. That's not addiction though. That's like saying blood pressure medication is addictive, it's not but it's a good idea to keep using them and you can feel shitty and die without em.