Bi-Polar and Other Matrimonial Concerns

(((I agree, honesty is...true faith at work. I also say, to always do, what you say your going to do...builds trust. Do you agree?)))

Total agreement, Charity and Ricky, this is great :)

its always better to lie, that way when u disappear they wont be able to find u

Well, sound advice all, I thank you for partaking in this lively discussion. I had heard, although I've a slight ear infection, that Oprah will be joining in real soon. Stay tuned.

And speaking of Chicago, and genus Ursus, how 'bout dem other Bears? I should be pissed 'cause they beat my Seahawks, but only by a fluke (or was it a field goal?)

Audrey, I had just awoke from a long, exhausting nap, missed Oprah by a nose, dang it.

Paul, 'dem Bears had put my city back on the map, well, it has always been on the map. I am sorry about your Seahawks, thus I ask for your forgiveness.

Audrey, my naps are always exhausting that is why it is best if I'd just stay awake.

I am a Chicagoan, dang it!

All the world's a stage, oh how true it is...

Just saw this on the front page of Gather . What a riot , LOL heh when are you getting married ?

truth is always the best policy.
WTG On getting on the front page! You Rock!

I really don't understand all the joking about this condition...My daughter found the hard way (by his having an attack right in front of her -and me-without her knowing what was happening...) what having a relationship with a person suffering from bi-polar disorder means... this was after his having asked her to marry him and her having accepted (she knew him for 8 years and never had an inkling what his sometime "strange" behavior meant..).
The decision taking as to whether to marry him or not, all the while knowing that there was a 50% chance as well that any male children born of the marriage would carry the gene, was heart-wrenching because of the great love they had for each other. All I could do was to stand by and give support as much as I could without influencing the relationship either way.
My daughter suffered an emotional breakdown; got up, made a decision based on love, studied the meaning of bi-polar in all its aspects, and got married joyfully.
It's been two and a half years. He is religiously taking his medicine and their love has just grown stronger and stronger. It's a joy to see them together. You don't see such love nowadays!
The Mother.

I wholeheartedly agree, Elinor

There is no perfect human being. I am bipolar which means I have a quantifiable condition based on certain factors. People are going to notice things like my moodiness or my impulsiveness...it 's just soooo there. I don't just tell those closest to me. I have a circle of friends and acquaintances that know I am bipolar. Those people ground me and provide a reality check which I very much need.

Excuse me, but screw the stigma crap. I will not be trapped in my life with no way out because I cannot be honest. Anyone else's opinion of me is really none of my business. What is my business is to take care of me as best I can and MY experience shows me that disclosure does that best. For other people in other circumstances perhaps my level of disclosure would be uncomfortable. Well, that's fine. Go ahead and find your own comfort level and live there. You will feel so much better for having done so. You will know a before unheard of freedom. Don't live a lie, live your life!

Thank you Manny for your honesty, integrity and viewpoints. I agree with you on the philosophy you had adopted and it's one I'd hope would inspire others. Positive reinforcement is essential in maintaining balance...

it seems like some of this article is making fun of bipolar people. I see nothing funny about being ill.