Bipolar Questions Version 5

Miss Laura · Aug 18, 2019 at 06:07 AM

0 never been in the hospital for physical or mental health.

Question: How do you cope/deal with paranoia in regards to triggers on TV or in film?

Aug 18, 2019 at 08:22 AM

one of the reasons this is so difficult for me, is that I struggle to accept that it's only acting.

I'll see something on tv and worry for that person, not the actor/ actress (despite people telling me many times it's acting I can't accept it)

most of the time, I'll actually skip the episode (if I'm aware something bad is happening, I will put something else on) and I will also check plotlines of future episodes to see if it's okay to watch. their's at least 2 soap operas I watch that always show you what happens in the next one, and as for the other shows I watch, I guess it's down to disgression and common sense.

something else I tend to do is write fan fiction based on my favorite people from the show. if I wath something and something bad happens, I'll write my own version where that person actually ends up in a good situation

I'll also stick a cartoon on if I'm feeling particuarly bad. I've always said you can't go wrong with a cartoon, and they do help relax me

do you tend to watch more tv in the morning, the evening, or is it spread throughout the day?

liveforsummer · Aug 18, 2019 at 07:59 PM

Evening, anywhere from 1-4 hours.

Have you every tried an online therapist ?

BeyondtheRainbow · Aug 18, 2019 at 11:23 PM

No. I don't think it would work well for me.

Do you do something social every week (or day)?

Aug 19, 2019 at 04:42 AM

not really.

I'm not at all a social person

in fact: if I say hello to someone, that for me is social- but I spend a lot of time on my own so I don't even talk to people on a daily bases

question: what is the one thing you've learned in therapy that has really helped you cope?

BeyondtheRainbow · Aug 21, 2019 at 09:44 PM

To do what I can when I can instead of trying to force myself to do things I couldn't do.

Have you ever stopped meds without telling your pdoc?

07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow

To do what I can when I can instead of trying to force myself to do things I couldn't do.

Have you ever stopped meds without telling your pdoc?

Yes, twice, but that was years ago. Both times I ended up hospitalized and they caused the kindling effect causing additional hospitalizations. They were really bad situations. I finally learned my lesson. I guess a couple additional times I maybe reduced or skipped a medication (one out of a cocktail) for a day or two. Those actions didn't yield anything good, either.

Q: Is there a lesson you've learned along the way in terms of your bipolar disorder?

fern46 · Aug 22, 2019 at 07:13 AM

I learned that my mind is incredibly powerful amd can drive itself. It is a shocking revelation to have when you are used to being a control freak.

Q: what is your favorite game to play?

Aug 22, 2019 at 09:49 AM

anything relating to trivia. I love the ones my alexa has

oh- hangman is good too!. I am always playing that

question: how long can you typicaly stay focussed on one activity before you have to do something else?

Aug 22, 2019 at 10:24 AM

Depends on the activity. Something creative like writing or playing keyboard? Hours. Other things are probably an average of 15 minutes

are you more of a cat or a dog person (or other)?

Jedi67 · Aug 22, 2019 at 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by raging vortex

anything relating to trivia. I love the ones my alexa has

oh- hangman is good too!. I am always playing that

question: how long can you typicaly stay focussed on one activity before you have to do something else?

maybe an hour if I'm watching a movie. then I do something else and leave the movie playing in the background. if I color or draw then definitely more than an hour. but, funny thing, I can be on social media way too long and not even notice the time fly by. but, there are times I get antsy to change what I'm doing even just after 20 mins or so.

Polibeth · Aug 22, 2019 at 04:17 PM

I love cats and dogs but live with 3 cats - so I guess I'm more of a cat person.

How long have you been with your pdoc?

BeyondtheRainbow · Aug 22, 2019 at 04:24 PM

16 years.

What show do you recommend (streaming, cable, whatever)?

Aug 23, 2019 at 05:15 AM

I've not really found something lately that's new to watch, so for the sake of answering the question, I'm just going to say the big bang theory (I'm not even really being that creative, but their we go.)

I do know what the big bang theory is and that I like it, so that counts for something

what is your biggist anoyance

BeyondtheRainbow · Aug 24, 2019 at 07:10 PM

Neighbors playing loud music. It doesn't happen often here because neighbors aren't that close but every so often and today was a day.

What do you enjoy about fall?

Under*Over · Aug 24, 2019 at 07:20 PM

The crisp air, the holiday season starting, and fall food (fresh corn, stews, ect)

School starting used to be a positive too but now nope

Whats the best book youve ever read?

Aug 25, 2019 at 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Under*Over

The crisp air, the holiday season starting, and fall food (fresh corn, stews, ect)

School starting used to be a positive too but now nope

Whats the best book youve ever read?

I hear you.

I think kids get far too much off time for the summer (at least in the UK)

broke up on the 18th of june, went back on the 3rd of september. far too much time

Aug 25, 2019 at 06:46 AM

railway children.

it's one of the few books I can read cover to cover, and enjoy (I even listened to the bbc drama and seen the film.)

what is one thing you did in your childhood, which you don't do now- but miss?

Aug 25, 2019 at 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raging vortex

railway children.

it's one of the few books I can read cover to cover, and enjoy (I even listened to the bbc drama and seen the film.)

what is one thing you did in your childhood, which you don't do now- but miss?

Ride a bike everywhere. I do own a bike, but my desire to ride one faded. I guess partly because my Tegretol XR makes me very clumsy, my strength and endurance is less, and partly because of something else I can't put my finger on.

Q: What was your favorite activity or play as a child?

fern46 · Aug 25, 2019 at 08:16 AM

My little brother and I used to play detective. We would fill our backpacks with little notepads, binoculars, magnifying glasses and other tools. We would sneak around and spy on people and document our findings.

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Miss Laura Elder Member Since Sep 2008 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 5,247 15 85 hugs given	Aug 18, 2019 at 06:07 AM #161 0 never been in the hospital for physical or mental health. Question: How do you cope/deal with paranoia in regards to triggers on TV or in film?

liveforsummer Grand Poohbah Member Since Jun 2017 Location: Home Posts: 1,642 6 5,137 hugs given	Aug 18, 2019 at 07:59 PM #163 Evening, anywhere from 1-4 hours. Have you every tried an online therapist ?

BeyondtheRainbow Wise Elder Member Since Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 9,230 (SuperPoster!) 9 9,385 hugs given	Aug 18, 2019 at 11:23 PM #164 No. I don't think it would work well for me. Do you do something social every week (or day)? __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel

Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Aug 19, 2019 at 04:42 AM #165 not really. I'm not at all a social person in fact: if I say hello to someone, that for me is social- but I spend a lot of time on my own so I don't even talk to people on a daily bases question: what is the one thing you've learned in therapy that has really helped you cope?

BeyondtheRainbow Wise Elder Member Since Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 9,230 (SuperPoster!) 9 9,385 hugs given	Aug 21, 2019 at 09:44 PM #166 To do what I can when I can instead of trying to force myself to do things I couldn't do. Have you ever stopped meds without telling your pdoc? __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel

fern46 Grand Magnate Member Since Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 3,021 5 4,300 hugs given	Aug 22, 2019 at 07:13 AM #168 I learned that my mind is incredibly powerful amd can drive itself. It is a shocking revelation to have when you are used to being a control freak. Q: what is your favorite game to play?

Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Aug 22, 2019 at 09:49 AM #169 anything relating to trivia. I love the ones my alexa has oh- hangman is good too!. I am always playing that question: how long can you typicaly stay focussed on one activity before you have to do something else?

Anonymous43918 Guest Posts: n/a	Aug 22, 2019 at 10:24 AM #170 Depends on the activity. Something creative like writing or playing keyboard? Hours. Other things are probably an average of 15 minutes are you more of a cat or a dog person (or other)?

Polibeth Poohbah Member Since Jun 2014 Location: Earth Posts: 1,193 9 2,235 hugs given	Aug 22, 2019 at 04:17 PM #172 I love cats and dogs but live with 3 cats - so I guess I'm more of a cat person. How long have you been with your pdoc?

BeyondtheRainbow Wise Elder Member Since Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 9,230 (SuperPoster!) 9 9,385 hugs given	Aug 22, 2019 at 04:24 PM #173 16 years. What show do you recommend (streaming, cable, whatever)? __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel

Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Aug 23, 2019 at 05:15 AM #174 I've not really found something lately that's new to watch, so for the sake of answering the question, I'm just going to say the big bang theory (I'm not even really being that creative, but their we go.) I do know what the big bang theory is and that I like it, so that counts for something what is your biggist anoyance

BeyondtheRainbow Wise Elder Member Since Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 9,230 (SuperPoster!) 9 9,385 hugs given	Aug 24, 2019 at 07:10 PM #175 Neighbors playing loud music. It doesn't happen often here because neighbors aren't that close but every so often and today was a day. What do you enjoy about fall? __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel

Under*Over Member Member Since Mar 2018 Location: USA Posts: 457 6 177 hugs given	Aug 24, 2019 at 07:20 PM #176 The crisp air, the holiday season starting, and fall food (fresh corn, stews, ect) School starting used to be a positive too but now nope Whats the best book youve ever read?

Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Aug 25, 2019 at 06:46 AM #178 railway children. it's one of the few books I can read cover to cover, and enjoy (I even listened to the bbc drama and seen the film.) what is one thing you did in your childhood, which you don't do now- but miss?

fern46 Grand Magnate Member Since Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 3,021 5 4,300 hugs given	Aug 25, 2019 at 08:16 AM #180 My little brother and I used to play detective. We would fill our backpacks with little notepads, binoculars, magnifying glasses and other tools. We would sneak around and spy on people and document our findings. Why do you come here to PC?