Posted by cybercafe on September 26, 2003, at 18:06:15
In reply to Re: ever meet bipolars in real life? » cybercafe, posted by almondjoy on September 26, 2003, at 8:32:03
> In my sociology classes this past summer (at college), a guy did a presentation on his report about the stigma of mental illness. Even though I hadn't really ever noticed him (I kept to myself, except talked to one classmate all session) I was amazed that he could get in front of the class, and in his introduction, we were supposed to explain our attraction to our topic, he said he was bipolar, and had been in treatment for a few years, but wasn't on meds at the time.
wow it amazes me how many people seem to do without meds
i had a similiar experience.. when i was in grade 13 a girl did a report on manic depression .... but at the time i hadn't had my first manic episode so i was like "what the heck is that?". heh
i remember her asking if anyone in the class had bipolar.... i don't think i would have said anything at the time unless i had taken a few milligrams of ativan :)
> I've been in treatment for four years, and had until the summer thought I should only mention it to mental health providers, close friends (after a few months), or online. But he made me question the shame I was burdening myself with...(not that I've completely over it) but I can talk to people (acquaintances, professors, whomever) more casually about it.yeah.... remember it's YOU who understands the illness, so it's up to YOU to set the frame.... "yeah guys i'm really lucky because i'm kind of bipolar, so it gives me a lot more energy .... "
> I haven't ran into him since then, and he seemed pretty depressed, not at all manic, but I really appreciated his presentationthat's a cool story man. thanks for sharing :)
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