Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 28, 2010, at 17:21:53
In reply to Re: bipolar, i dont understand » ed_uk2010, posted by morganator on March 28, 2010, at 15:53:10
> I agree that the risk of a manic episod is always there, but I think a manic episode, especially the early ones, can ALWAYS be avoided.
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> Manic episodes have to be treated because they almost always lead to behaviors/thought processes that are destructive to the person's life experiencing them and the people involved in that person's life. I agree that it is preferable to be somewhat on the manic side as opposed to being miserably depressed. I think if someone can find a state of controlled hypomania, while staying in touch with reality and staying grounded, this would be ideal for many. Unfortunately, this is a very difficult place to find.
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> As far as being brought down from mania and feeling depressed after, I think this is a necessary part of the healing process, similar to how one often gets depressed in the psychodynamic therapeutic process before they get better. Coming down from mania in coming back to reality. Reality is necessary for us to live productive, healthy, and prosperous lives. Some of us bipolars spent so much time escaping reality, when we come down and have to face reality, we are often left feeling miserable. This is especially the case when we realize that during that time of escape we harmed ourselves and harmed others.Great post. That makes a lot of sense.
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