Posted by JadeKelly on March 20, 2009, at 22:38:19
In reply to Re: DITTO THAT, posted by Phillipa on March 20, 2009, at 20:19:51
> Should let Manic answer for himself but that is not his diagnosis. Love Phillipa
Phillipa,
I have much to say about the posting of this "article". I don't need anyone else with Bi-polar to stand up. You know very well my son is bi-polar and has chronic pulmonary disease. One has nothing to do with the other. You changed the title from "Bipolar disorder appears to increase the risk for premature death {{due to medical illness}}" to "Premature Death from Bi-Polar" (changes meaning and is immflamatory) I have the article, do you consider yourself to be chronically ill?
Thyroid disease and Lymes and anxiety and depression? Many, if not most, here are at just as much risk for a premature death as someone who is bipolar, according to the article. How would you feel if I titled a thread "Premature Death from Thyroid Disease!"
In addition, you've lost the meaning here and added the bit about anti-psychotics, again inflammatory and provocative. Its not the meds themselves, but the weight gain that can cause diabetes and heart trouble, as with anyone very overweight.
As for the natural causes related to bi-polar and the spectrum that includes schitzophrenia, and depression:
"Having a major mental illness such as bipolar disorder increases the likelihood of developing physical illness through a variety of factors,
including poor diet, smoking, lack of exercise, substance abuse, social deprivation, and a lack of medical care, among others."Do you see the difference here? Bi-Polar itself does not cause premature death as you titled your thread. Many people that are bi-Polar are not able to care for themselves when they get sick, they may not eat right or be able to hold a job. Many are homeless, so they suffer from the elements. They die from Pneumonia that isn't treated, they die from alcohol poisoning, they die from drug use on the streets.
My son is not going to die "from bi-polar". He's going to die of old age because he gets the best medical care and he's not overweight. He gets exercise, has a roof over his head, and doesnt self medicate in a crack house somewhere.
Please don't change the meaning/wording when quoting a medical article. Some thing are difficult enough to read without added drama.
~Jade
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