Posted by shellie on November 18, 2000, at 11:40:32
In reply to Re:Bipolar Disorder as portrayed by Sally Field » Noa, posted by judy1 on November 18, 2000, at 11:01:22
Hi Judy. I finally watched ER last night (taped). I really didn't like the presentation because the meds were presented as an all or nothing option, rather than as a process of adjustment. Like there is no way to be creative if you are using medication to control bipolar disorder. Obviously you are much closer and more knowledgeable about this than me. Is this the way it feels to you--all or nothing?
If this question is too personal, I apologize for asking it, and only wish for a reponse if you feel comfortable.Shar, I thought your point about the depression was a good one. I had a next door neighbor years ago who was bipolar, and when I first met her she was unable to get out of her bed and totally suicidal. I also had forgetten how horrible the depressions can be for bipolar disorder until that was mentioned on the show, and I remembered her.
Shellie
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