I am in a fowl mood. Started out in a really good mood today, but now.........I went to get my hair cut. I was talking to the girl (woman) cutting my hair. I had told her that I had met a guy a while back that has schizo-effective disorder (or is it affective?) (it is a type of schizophrenia) and I was unsure about what type of friendship to have with him. (no lectures. I know all about mental illnesses. I also know that if a schizophrenic doesn't stay on their meds it can become a huge problem for those around them). So J then says yeah, I would be afraid of anyone with that or anyone that is bipolar.
What she doesn't know is that I am bipolar. Her remark was like a stab in the heart. There is a big difference between bipolar and schizo-effective disorder. In fact I had a thearpist once tell me I shouldn't be alone with this guy I am talking about. (Not until I had talked to his parents to see why he had be hospitalized and if he takes his meds the way he should).
So if J knew I am bipolar how would feel? Would she think I am "crazy" and that I would/could hurt her?
I am in such a lousy, mean, hateful mood right now.
I hope that everyone has a great Thanksgiving Day tomorrow. If you are traveling please be safe. We want you back in J-land safely after the long holiday weekend.
Oh, I took Sophie to the vet the other day to get her nails trimmed (they grow like weeds!) and we discovered that she still has fleas. Great. We had treated both cats not long ago. So I came back home, got Sadie and had her nails trimmed (while I was there already what the heck?) and had her treated for fleas too. Cost:$42.00 total. Cats: priceless!!!!!!! (don't you hate those commercials? lol)
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There are a lot of p hobias to mental illnesses. So its hard for people. I really am sorry I know that hurt. HUGs to you. and happy thanksgiving. yup our fur babies are costly but worth the price as they are priceless.
Oh I know that stab in the heart....................
You should have told her you were bipolar and altered her attititude.............
but maybe not.............sorry it upset you {{{{{{{}}}}}}
Kathy~ Ponder how many people there are around us who are untreated and undiagnosed, plus depression is nothing to sneeze at and lots of people fall into it and become unstable. At least the guy knows whats up. You have to decide as with anyone. You would have a lot to talk about if you wanted to talk psych. LOL!
There are people on heart medicine who wouldn't be alive without it. They still have hearts! Psych meds keep the chemically unbalanced, balanced. Why couldn't you be his friend? Why does the hairdresser not get it or maybe she does and that is her way of feeling superior. The stigma of mental illness is used for lots of reasons. In an anxious society, we should know better. ~Suzy Colorado
It could be worse - you could be in a foul mood. Instead you are in a FOWL one and just in time for TURKEY DAY....
sorry, that was a really bad joke.
so from one crazy to another....have a wonderful day tomorrow and go smile all over them...it'll make THEM nuts!
GO NINERS!!!!!
Oh Kathy...I'm so sorry that happened to you.
People just don't understand mental illness,
especially if they haven't been directly effected
by it by a family member or friend.
My grandmother had schizophrenia and lived
from the time she was in her mid forties until
she died in her late sixties in a mental institution.
Way back then the treatment for it was brutal.
My cousin Alan also had schizophrenia and
committed suicide last summer, so I know all
about it.
People just don't think before they speak
sometimes.
I hope your mood brightens, and you have
a happy holiday!
Love,
Connie
Awww Kathy! The poor fool probably didn't even know what she was talking about. Yeah, people really need to be "scared" of those who go from an extreme high, happy mood to an extreme low, sad mood. (To put it in simple terms that is)
That is about as intelligent as thinking you will catch cancer from someone who has it. DUH! But I understand how that hurt you were and I am sorry you had to go through that.
I hope your Thanksgiving is absolutely wonderful! Take care.
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That woman is a fool. I've heard people make similar remarks and it makes you wonder if they even know the person they are saying the remarks too.
Oh well, we all know better and that's why we're friends. :-)
Hugs, my dear friend.
Have a beautiful Thanksgiving.
Deb
It never ceases to amaze me how misunderstood bipolar is.
As far as your friend goes, be careful.
Happy Thanksgiving
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