Ask a person with ADHD and Bipolar.
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I'm an ex psych-major, I can field that one. Depression tends to describe one long stretch, that is to say that you feel depressed for a long stretch of time. A depressive disorder, technically, describes either a depression lasting a month or longer, the exception to this rule being that if the person is seriously considering suicide then they can be diagnosed with depression regardless of how long they've been depressed for.Astoria said:
Bipolar, on the other hand, describes a series of shifts between depressions, and periods of intense happiness and activity. So someone with bipolar disorder will feel really really depressed for about a month, then they'll have a couple of weeks during which they are incredibly energetic, happy, and often compulsive, after which they will again slide into a month or so of depression. Juxtaposed to the depressive (who simply feels down all the time), those with bipolar disorder live a roller coaster of ups which contrast to make downs even more extreme.
Erm the only question I can think of is, what are the highs like? I can't get my head around what these things are like, I haven't experienced them. Particularly for things like depression, I tend to be a bit apathetic towards it because it's like 50% of everyone I know gets it, or maany just call feeling sad depression like everyone calls a cold a flu. I've always just been in the middle and being happy isn't that much different than just being content or nothing. So, what's it like at the ups?
I don't really mind about these ask a person topics, but everyone tends to hate on trends. It's the old - if something's popular, there'll be a large group who dislike it. There's sheep who make them and the sheep who hate them, no avoiding sheepdom.
I don't really mind about these ask a person topics, but everyone tends to hate on trends. It's the old - if something's popular, there'll be a large group who dislike it. There's sheep who make them and the sheep who hate them, no avoiding sheepdom.
great, 4chan style threads now in our Escapist. Why do you seek such attention? Ive seen high school cheerleaders less attention whorish then people like you who make these threads
This is a legitimate question, so try to answer it for what it is--why do you feel the need to broadcast these particular labels, rather that simply deal with them as personal obstacles to overcome?Ice Car said:
Do you feel, honestly, at any point, that knowing you've been "diagnosed" with these disorders causes you to shy away (or excuse yourself) from certain tasks or challenges you may have otherwise faced had you not known?
While I understand that these tasks would still have been challenging, given these conditions, do you feel there are some cases where you unintentionally (or even intentionally) use the label to completely excuse yourself from the effort?
NOTE WELL: I'm not belittling or disputing your diagnosis. I'm curious about how people handle the very existence of "official diagnosis," and whether it has an impact.
I've had students in my band with cerebral palsy (very obvious physical limitations) that put in a lot of effort to play well--they were never the best, but they did far better than others expected from them. And I've had students who were just fine until one day they were told they had a particular disorder (usually ADHD, bipolar, or Asperger's--the three "un-disprovable" disorders)... and then they suddenly stopped trying. Because it wasn't as "easy" as it was for others, and because the word "diagnosis" means "not my fault," they felt they could no longer be expected to perform at that level. At all.
I'm curious as to whether you feel this phenomenon has had any impact on you.
Nah, I have both, legitimately. I absolutely hate and despise the people who just fake having it FOR that, which just reinforces a stereotype that everyone who says they have either one must be lying. It pisses me off, really.s0m3th1ng said:
As for the question, how does it effect your daily life as a human being? :3
Not very much, as I've gotten used to gulping 4 to 5 pills down at once and moving on with life, though forgetting to take meds (Me and my bad memory, I forget often.) it is evident to me when so, as I'm noticeably more fidgety and snappy. It was much worse when I was younger and snapped back and forth and jumped all over the room like I was on steroids, but it's gotten a little more tame now (Likely because my personality made a complete switch over when I matured and became antisocial, shy, calm, etc).
What is your take on the use of mind altering drugs on things like ADHD and Bipolar disorder?
Honestly? Unless the doctor is absolutely sure the person has the disorder(s), don't medicate them. There are enough false diagnoses and people using them as crutches to give a negative stereotype on the matter, and regardless of this even, DON'T FUCKING MEDICATE A PERSON FOR A DISORDER THEY DON'T HAVE. This more than anything else, it pissed me off whenever people decide otherwise.
Difference between Bipolar and depression?
I believe someone else answered it better than I ever could already in this thread.
HEY YOU AREN'T ADHD BIPOLAR JUST BECAUSE A LOT OF PEOPLE USE IT AS A CRUTCH YOU MUST BE A FAILURE AND THUS USE IT AS A CRUTCH, SO I GENERALIZE YOU WITH THE OTHER IDIOTS LOL
Please GTFO with your stupid stereotypes. I have both of them legitimately. If you were to see me when I was younger (As in, 7) it would be damn well evident I have it. What, with me bouncing off the walls 24/7, not being able to sit still for more than 5 minutes, always speaking out of turn, completely forgetting whole lessons at school at times, really, it was that bad.
I hate these stupid negative stereotypes about the disorders that everybody uses these disorders as crutches. Not everyone falls under the stereotype, people should know that.
How do you feel about jokes about ADHD and such?
Meh, don't get them too often. I am very open about telling I have it to people because it is in no way evident as I'm a calm, shy, person that always sits on the side quietly kind of person, and almost never snap to anyone (As I've learned to deal with assholes like how I do trolls on the internet). People just usually stare at me and say "Oh, I didn't know that" and maybe ask a few questions about having it, but never make a joke at my expense about it. Not even the class asshats made a joke about it. I'm lucky I guess. But for my opinion, people really should lay off and not make such jokes. It's just retarded, and most of them are based off stereotypes of the disorder, usually negative, and not off basic knowledge and facts on it.
What are the highs like?
I once actually went into Manic Depression for a few months and stayed home from school the entire time. Didn't leave my room or talk to anyone and was paranoid and such. Fucked up. I can also get real pissed and destroy my surroundings if no one is there to stop me. I actually did once, even punched a hole in the wall before. >_>
PHEW that was quite a bit. Did I miss anything?
How do you feel about self-diagnosed depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD and so on? I think if I had bipolar disorder, I would feel pretty pissed about people randomly calling themselves bipolar because of their mood swings. Heck, I'm not bipolar (to my knowledge) and it still pisses me off. If you're a teenage girl and you have mood swings, you're probably exhibiting signs of being a teenage girl. I'm not saying that there aren't any bipolar teenage girls, but I am saying that not every teenage girl is bipolar, no matter how much they might think it.
If a friend of mine was bipolar and talking about suicide a lot, how would you suggest I proceed?
Not really. There are plenty of seven year olds who are able to pay attention, sit still, and keep their mouths shut. I was one. I was a little freak, but I could still pay attention and learn stuff, or I wouldn't be where I am now. And while I do admit that a seven year old with the qualities listed by the OP wouldn't be that surprising, I disagree with your overall point. It's impossible to be able to truly say the OP is overreacting or misdiagnosed without knowing them personally. Correct me if I'm wrong, but that's what you seem to be suggesting.Boomshaka said:
Please take your attitude with you when you leave. Thanksfunksobeefy said:
Concerning the topic, I'd like to know more about ADHD; how exactly does it affect your senses and perception? Does it make you miss things, like noises or incidents, that are obvious to everybody else? You mentioned about the background noise thing, are speech and sight also affected?
Oh, well going trivialising mental health issues.s0m3th1ng said:
"Are you really paralysed from the waist down, or are you just using it as an excuse not to have to walk anywhere?"
You think I'm joking don't you? But that's basically what you just said here. ;p