Charlie Sheen and Bipolar Disorder. What is the media’s responsibility?

 

    Where is the help for Charlie Sheen?

 

I always like to write about those in the public eye who seem to have bipolar disorder.  In this case, even I was unable to see what was going on. I’m a big fan of the Dan Patrick  Show. It’s all about sports and Charlie Sheen has been a regular guest. A few weeks ago he started calling in himself and asking to be on the air.  I heard two interviews. He didn’t sound manic- but he definitely sounded stressed and out of touch with the realities of drug and alcohol use- as most of  us with mania have experienced.

 Then I noticed him him on a few other shows and he looked terrible. I felt bad for him- it’s not ok for the media to exploit those who are ill. I could write more [ Read More ]





Posted on March 1st, 2011 | Tags: , , | Category: In the Media, Mania

Mania: all right everyone- we have a reader who needs our help.

Hi Julie

I am in a manic state right now and it feels so good after being severely depressed for over two years. At this time I am doing something that is both destructive and dishonest. I am “talking to/dating” four men at the same time (three of them have expressed their love and desire for long term relationships with me). While most of our recent interaction has been over the internet and telephone I have arranged visits with all of them. They are not strangers to me (I have known them all for many years) and I know this behavior and perhaps our friendships have got to stop. The problem is I don’t know how to tell these men that I can’t be involved with them anymore with out hurting them and making myself look absolutely foolish and of poor moral character (so far I have had sex with three of them). Two of [ Read More ]





Posted on November 20th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Mania

Mini Newsletter: Mania Story

Mania sneaks up on all of us. Here is a funny mania story. Expensive, but funny. [ Read More ]





Posted on November 18th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Mania

Mania and Walmart

Mania tells you that you can do anything, go anywhere, be anyone and that nothing bad will ever happen!

Here is a great story from a reader:  This is how she handles her mania. She goes to Walmart with no money- credit cards etc, and then looks at the sales. She tries stuff on, gets stuff for the house and walks around the store as much as she wants. She compares prices and thinks of all the stuff she wants because she is hypomanic.  And then, she pushes the cart to the side and walks out the door.

In laughed so hard when I heard this! No, it’s not fair to Walmart- but they will survive. It’s so much better than someone getting manic and buying all of that stuff and then having to return it. So both sides win out- in a twisted [ Read More ]





Posted on November 16th, 2010 | Category: Mania

Bipolar Disorder and Sexual Behavior that you don’t want to happen!

I recently wrote a post on how mania makes you hyper sexual. It’s normal- and it’s awful as it can lead to some really big mistakes: pregnancy, affairs, STD’s. Oh yes, many of us have gone through it all.  Here is a comment from Palmer and my reply:

Hi Julie,

Huh. I used to have some of this behavior around men and sex, but I thought it was just youthful promiscuity and indiscretion. I hadn’t associated it with having bipolar disorder II, probably because I had only been diagnosed with depression at that point. This prompts a re-evaluation

Hi Palmer,

Sexual inhibition is 100% a part of all manias. It can be so hard to recognize as it is so impulsive and feels right in the moment. Many huge sexual mistakes are made when a person is manic. That is why knowing the signs that you’re getting hyper sexual is essential. For me, it’s wanting [ Read More ]





Posted on October 30th, 2010 | Tags: , , | Category: Mania

Bipolar Mania and Obsessions

 I just recieved this comment from Melissa. Most of us have been here. That is for sure. It’s so important to remember that we are not weird or obsessive when we aren’t ill. Most of us are darn normal! It’s the illness- which means we have to become experts at managing the illness. Here is Melissa’s comment and my reply:

Julie,

I’m revved up and getting amped out.  I can’t concentrate on my work.  I’m seeing the three S’s – speeding, spending ; sex – on the increase.  I battle with it constantly it seems and today I seem to be losing.  I was triggered by the possibility of not getting to see someone I’ve been fantasizing about anymore so I’ve been trying to contact him.  No-no.  I took my PRN but it really isn’t helping.  Good grief I’m having problems with this and I’m rambling to boot.  Sorry. Melissa,

Hi Melissa,

Oh yes! We [ Read More ]





Posted on October 7th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Mania
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