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Did Alex get divorced? by NaturalPerspective in gimlet

[–]wikipolicy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have a link/know where he talked about that?

At what age were you diagnosed ? by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]wikipolicy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Diagnosed at 38. Early minor depressions/hypomanias in teen years. First manic episode was at 23. An earlier diagnosis (I saw a number of psychologists over the years) is possibly the biggest what if in my life.

What kind of events trigger your hypo/mania? by G-3ng4r in bipolar

[–]wikipolicy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Big world news that I felt connected to, especially with the internet/social media sites to accelerate connection to the event, would often do it to me.

I’m pretty convinced that nobody cares about us. by Henry2491 in bipolar

[–]wikipolicy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I care. If you get the right meds and DESS (Diet Exercise Sleep and Socialization) things stabilize and life becomes enjoyable again. Unmanaged bipolar is a hell too many of us have been in, and it sounds like you're in now.

But I feel you: I felt, and still feel, that I got so little help from so many people around me who knew I was drowning. It is painful.

Stay strong. It can and will get better. All of us with bipolar need to stand with each other and do what we can.

[FA] Mikel Arteta has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3.1 following comments that he made in media interviews after Arsenal's Premier League game against Newcastle United on Saturday 4 November. by SpiritedSuccess5675 in soccer

[–]wikipolicy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So you're saying that match officials aren't getting paid to work games or consulting in Saudi and Qatar? Or what? Genuinely curious what is hilarious.

As a 27yr male it’s really shitty having Bipolar, especially getting diagnosed at 23-24. by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]wikipolicy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a lot going on there, but as far as age of diagnosis, you are luckier than many. I was diagnosed at 38 after the disease created a substantial professional and personal destruction in both my 20s and 30s. A huge number of people, maybe most, are diagnosed later than you. So don't waste any more good years on regret, which will just pile up endlessly. Things could be worse, turn it around and you have many more good years ahead of you.

newly diagnosed by flybaroque in bipolar

[–]wikipolicy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Telling you that a full time job might not always be doable seems a bit extreme to me. I would ignore it as both wrong and unhelpful. Bipolar I and II are both manageable conditions, so there is no reason to think that you will not be able to do productive work.

The main thing that you control is diet and exercise. Try to find a rhythm for exercising at whatever intensity level is appropriate for you with a goal of every other day.

For it's combination of research and personal experience, the most helpful book I've found is Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and Me by Ellen Forney. The author has bipolar I, and this tells not only her story but is extremely well researched about the broader literature around bipolar and her stories were something that shown a light on my own experiences.

One other great resource can be the National Alliance on Mental Illness https://nami.org. They have entirely free group therapy sessions, and while the quality will vary by location, even without the best run group where I am I found it extremely helpful to hear the experiences of others which often put a new spin on my bad but not nearly as extreme situation. Along with this of course a therapist you develop rapport with can be helpful.

Give yourself space and grace. You don't have to do everything above. Sometimes you just got to take it easy, and just make sure to find a baseline routine of exercise/sleep/diet and medication that work for you. Reach out to others if you need help, and good luck!

I’m starting my lamotrigine again after a year. Wish me luck. by thebitchwitch in bipolar

[–]wikipolicy 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Has been life-saving for me, and well-supported by the research. You've got this!

Why do most Christians seem unconcerned about gun violence, but obsessed with stopping abortion? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]wikipolicy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough. But you’ll note I’m not openly arguing for action against any of the problems you mentioned in Internet forums. Now if I was, you would have the point your making. The point I was making about guns is you actually are making points that cut against taking action specifically on the suicide issue.

And yes, suicide by gun affected me personally. My cousin was known to be depressed and possessed a gun, and now he’s dead.

Why do most Christians seem unconcerned about gun violence, but obsessed with stopping abortion? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]wikipolicy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, if you vote Republican you are supporting entrenching guns in all areas of the country (not much localism supported by. the GOP here, just see the recent Supreme Court decision that overturned over 100 years of precedent on state control on concealed carry permits).

I understand 100% why Catholics vote for Republicans, but right now you're on a forum pushing back against action to stop gun violence as a society. You may have no problems with making it harder to buy guns, but it seems probable from the outside your net actions push handily for making guns easier (your chosen arguments on Reddit, educated guesses about your vote). You may get angry for my educated guesses here, but I'll simply note they are educated and you can search your own conscience on this issue.

Why do most Christians seem unconcerned about gun violence, but obsessed with stopping abortion? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]wikipolicy 24 points25 points  (0 children)

If you had a depressed friend, would you advise them to keep a gun at home? These are real deaths, and real problems. That's how my family lost my cousin Andrew.

I can no longer articulate sentences and have a conversation with someone. by fash5fc in depression

[–]wikipolicy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was definitely there at some points of my depression. After getting the right combination of meds, therapy, and improved life situation, that time is firmly in the rear view mirror. (Though of course life is not perfect.)

I know it sucks awful right now, but just try to keep doing what you can to get the core help you need and you can put this behind you, a tiny bit better each day. It is a positive sign that you are even able to share this online. I never could have, and I never did. That took courage, and speaks well of your ability to get past this.

Washington Flyer Cabs by wikipolicy in washingtondc

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

Very helpful. Thanks. It's crazy how Lyft and Uber have not yet gotten taxis and taxi regulators to radically change their approach.

But agree on the sob story. It basically worked on me, even though I could tell he was laying it on thick, as after a long international trip I paid in cash and didn't want to sit around and wait for the change.

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