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Bi-polar or not

Domme and bi-polar

4% (1)

Domme and not bi-polar

24% (6)

Dom and bi-polar

4% (1)

Dom and not bi-polar

12% (3)

Switche and bi-polar

4% (1)

Switche and not bi-polar

20% (5)

Switch and bi-polar

0% (0)

Switch and not bi-polar

0% (0)

Female and bi-polar

28% (7)

Male and bi-polar

4% (1)

Total Votes : 25

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Bi-polar or not - 9/26/2007 5:12:48 AM

Rule

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I do not know what bi-polarity is, but I gather that it relates to mood swings.

In the bi-polar thread I noticed that the only three persons that said they were bi-polar were dommes. So I started to wonder about the percentages.

I would have liked more poll options.

I used Switche to indicate a female switch.

Choose only one option. So if you are a dominant or switch choose the appropriate option. If you are not a dominant or a switch, but bi-polar, then choose either female or male.

No options for those who are neuter, or those who are not dominant or switch and also not bi-polar.

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RE: Bi-polar or not - 9/26/2007 5:18:28 AM

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I am a Domme and I am not bi-polar. I don't think your going to get a good sampling because of the fact that many who suffer from being bi-polar will not admit that there is a problem. So in that thread (I didn't read it) there may have been people who actually are bi-polar and either won't admit it, or are unaware that they have it.

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RE: Bi-polar or not - 9/26/2007 5:30:45 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Lashra
many who suffer from being bi-polar will not admit that there is a problem. So in that thread (I didn't read it) there may have been people who actually are bi-polar and either won't admit it, or are unaware that they have it.

Quite. The poll of course has the advantage that it is entirely anonymous. I also suspect that males that are bi-polar may be not aware of the condition as often as females that are bi-polar.

I have not chosen an option myself as I am not a dominant dominant (yes, that is the same word twice), nor bi-polar.

So the results of this poll merely are an indication that may show the direction of further research.

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RE: Bi-polar or not - 9/26/2007 5:48:50 AM

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Bi-polar behavior is also known as manic depressiveness. It's not "happy and unhappy" as much as it is, "too much energy and too little energy" although it has a strong emotional drive behind it. It's complicated to explain; I can be happily depressed, and unhappily manic, and vice versa.

It took a long time for me to sort myself out. The key is to understand your own internal value system... get away from what you "should" be wanting, like to go to work, or to brush your teeth, etc., and focus on what you want RIGHT NOW. What you'll actually stand up to do. That's in depressive mode. In manic mode, the idea is to ride it out, and to keep yourself surrounded by reminders of projects, goals, and aspirations that you want finished; if I'm manic, and I'm surrounded by donuts, those goddamned donuts are the most fascinating thing in the world when I would normally not give two hot piles for them. My mind tends to run in circles; if I have a thought, or a desire, that I don't trust... then I do my best to destroy it. If it refuses to be destroyed, then I do it. When I started doing that, I noticed that my behavior throughout the day normalized, and the 'swings' became much less dramatic.

Which is to say, I was forced to overcome, adapt, and accept myself, BY myself. No one else could ever do it for me, and I trust no other person in this life to have the same strength of perspective that I do. I would estimate that many other dominant personalities came to the same conclusions by the same path. Once they did, then they realized that they could do the same thing for other people who hadn't gotten as far. It's the power, and the danger, of choice.

Submissives are just as prone to manic-depressiveness; but very often, they don't *know* it, or they don't know what to do about it. That'll skew the statistics gathering process you're thinking about... no question. And in some cases the reason a manic depressive person becomes a sub is because the decision-making process is so painful that handing over their life to someone they trust is the only way to avoid the pain. I considered that path... but again, I was too bent for anyone else to fix me, so I did it myself. I hope I can one day make life easier for a few who are in the same shoes.

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RE: Bi-polar or not - 9/26/2007 5:58:25 AM

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Thank you for all of the information that you provided, DMFP. It is very useful. I do understand the manic depressive condition a bit. I hope that the poll will also provide some indication.

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RE: Bi-polar or not - 9/26/2007 7:28:52 AM

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bi-polar is harder to treat then regular depression.

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RE: Bi-polar or not - 9/26/2007 7:34:22 AM

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Try this site for further information.

http://www.bipolar.com/what_is_bipolar/what_is_bipolar.html

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RE: Bi-polar or not - 9/26/2007 7:51:09 AM

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Sorry Rule, on this one I don't think I can be a guinea pig for you. As a general rule I am pretty easy going and mellow.

Now, if you come up with a study for a 45 yo hormonal bitch with a smartass sense of humour.........let me know.

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RE: Bi-polar or not - 9/26/2007 9:15:07 AM

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There are two types of bipolar illnesses, bipolar 1 and bipolar 2. Bipolar 1 is more severe than bipolar 2, and is marked by one or more manic swings (You're high, loving life and all that's in it, gonna rock the world)followed by one or more major depressive episodes (self explaining). Bipolar 2 generally starts with one or more depressive episodes, followed by a milder (hypomanic) episode.

But in both cases it all boils down to the serotonin levels. (Found in the central nervous system effects aggression, body temperature, mood, sleep, vomiting, sexuality, and appetite ectect) It's like you bodies happy or pissed drug..When the CNS is secreting too much (abnormal amount) The effected body (human) will experience a "high." And then when it stops or the levels plummet rapidly, the effected body becomes depressed.
Bipolar people have these rapid highs and lows all the time. One minuet they're happy reallyreally happy (levers are pumping ata fast rate) then the next..BAM they are sad and listless and ust ..blah (levels just dropped way low)
So you now have mood swings and tadaa..Bipolar disorder..Now what causes the serotonin to act like a spaz, is different in everyone. Sometimes it's hereditary, sometimes it's caused because the person is or was a drug user, or the person is suffering or has suffered from TSS and they become all discombobulated there's any number of reasons really. serotonin can also cause a number of other mental and physical illnesses, but I wont bore you with them.

Where as a bipolar person goes from highs to low..a manic depressed person has a constant stream of low.

I congratulate you DMFParadox for "self medicating." Though it sounds like you might be more on the ADD or ADHD side..Just my opinion as a pre med student anyways. Either way..Good work.
Me, haha, I self medicate by trying to control everything, mostly myself (actions, emotions, ectect). I'm always on top of stuff..Cant let go because lord knows what would happen then..I think this has a lot to do with my wanting to be a sub..(And because, lets face it, its just down right sexy) I'm just so tired, and I cant force myself to give it up, so I kinda need a push from the right person...So to speak.
In the name of truth, I should say that I don't just have, or I'm not just bipolar, I'm a big bag of crazy. (no pity please, I'm loving every second of it) I just thought I'd add that so you can conclude your research with 100% accuracy.
Anyways, I hope this helps.

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RE: Bi-polar or not - 9/26/2007 9:43:25 AM

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Holy Hand Grenade! Bi-polar Bi-smoler, its all in your head. 10 years ago there was no such thing as Bi-polar, 20 years ago there was no ADD. The problem is that people up and think there is something wrong with them so they look for a quick fix. When I was a kid (1986-1996 or so) and of your kid was "depressed" or not paying attention you simply smacked them upside the head and told them to either get their act together or start liking a smack upside the head. The problem with you is not your brain chemistry you just have a bad adittude. So instead of takeing Uppers and Downers try getting off your fat lazy ass and do something like exersize or get a hobby. Only lazy bored people are bi-polar. Does that jogging guy look depressed? NO! Does that lady painting pictures in the park look like she has ADD? NO! The only problem is you so grow up and learn to deal.
I grew up without parents and rasied by my crazy grandfather. There was no love and a lot of pain. I never had friends and no eve noticed me. I was picked last for teams and i was the first to get picked on. But instead of going to the doctor for pills so I dont have to live with reality, I learned to deal with it. I moved past all that shit and learned to survive on shear will power. So I say once again; SHOVE THAT BI-POLAR BS UP YOUR ASS WITH A FLAMING HOT IRON STICK AND LEARN TO DEAL WITH REALITY PEOPLE!

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RE: Bi-polar or not - 9/26/2007 9:57:27 AM

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Thank you for your contribution, j.

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RE: Bi-polar or not - 9/26/2007 10:02:10 AM

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Taking on the entire medical system? Brave.

By the by, I'm a single parent and a premed student, I dont think I sit down for more than five minuets out of the day unless I have a paper to write. Yeah, I'm real lazy.

quote:

I was picked last for teams and i was the first to get picked on. But instead of going to the doctor for pills so I dont have to live with reality, I learned to deal with it.

By putting other people down and using capslock.
Effective.
&& I never said I took pills, in fact I dont think anyone on this thread did, so your point (if there was one) is rather invalid.

quote:

20 years ago there was no ADD.

And before that there was no such thing as a round earth or anything smaller than an atom (To our way of thinking) It's called discovery. It's a process.
Need I go on or are you done with your hissy fit?

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RE: Bi-polar or not - 9/26/2007 10:03:12 AM

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I am a submissive and bipollar but why dont you have a option for submissive and or slaves and bi polar ?

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RE: Bi-polar or not - 9/26/2007 10:07:15 AM

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I suspect that joanus was not replying to you, pp, but merely ranting in fast reply. In any case he behaved as a slave according to one of my expectations of possible slave behaviour, so I am well satisfied with his specific point of view.

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RE: Bi-polar or not - 9/26/2007 10:11:53 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: lonlyrossInNeed
I am a submissive and bipolar but why dont you have a option for submissive and or slaves and bi polar?

There were only ten poll options and I did not know how to add more, so I could not include all variabilities. If you are male or female and bi-polar there is a poll option for you; from that it may be inferred that such a one is either submissive, slave, or something else.

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RE: Bi-polar or not - 9/26/2007 10:12:10 AM

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Indeed Rule he was not directly replying to my post. But in does effect me in a way..So.
I'm glad he's helping in you research.
I would love for you to go into detail about "In any case he behaved as a slave according to one of my expectations of possible slave behaviour."
Theory-whore that I am.

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RE: Bi-polar or not - 9/26/2007 11:04:06 AM

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before you go lecturing people about needing"exersize" learn how to spell it lol.

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ORIGINAL: joanus

getting off your fat lazy ass and do something like exersize KitSune

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RE: Bi-polar or not - 9/26/2007 11:42:51 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Rule

I suspect that joanus was not replying to you, pp, but merely ranting in fast reply. In any case he behaved as a slave according to one of my expectations of possible slave behaviour, so I am well satisfied with his specific point of view.

Now my curiosity is peaked....... do I fit any of your expectations of possible......anything......behaviour?? And if so......what?!?

Be brutal, be honest, gimme both barrels. After all, I have seen Oscar DeLoya in fishnet tights and something resembling a tutu today(my eyes MY EYES!!!!) ..........it cannot get much weirder.

Inquiring minds and so forthish.....

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RE: Bi-polar or not - 9/26/2007 11:50:12 AM

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Bipolar I, classic manic depression can include delusions during the manic period. Type II has different forms. Hypomania, as alluded to can occur but is not required to diagnose. It can be seen as inappropriate laughter in situations.

My oldest has type II, mixed states, ultrahigh cycling. Hypomania is not part of her condition except if she is given SSRIs. She cycles between anger and suicidal depression every five minutes. Thankfully a medication designed for epileptics was found to be useful on bipolars who do not respond to lithium or depakote. Without it she'd be dead instead of the first ultrahigh cycling, mixed states to graduate high school.

There's a femsub bipolar who has asked some things in Health. You could go look there for threads on bipolar.

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RE: Bi-polar or not - 9/26/2007 12:58:15 PM

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Actually I would have replied earlier but I really needed a bath to calm down. Sorry about coming across a little angry but its been a long stressful day. If only we were allowed to stab stupid people, I think there would be less stress in the world. DIE GOD DAMNIT! Anywho....the point I was trying to make was that people would rather take and easy way out than actually admit the truth, something which I have noticed is in short supply these days. People come up with any excuse possible to avoid hard work. If this isn't you then bravo heres a fucking cookie.
My grammarical errors are usually do to over focus or the lack there of, basicly its alittle hard to consentrate on spelling when the only thing you can think of is curve stompping some dumbass for making a dumb remark.
While it is true that the advance ment of time does lead to new descoveries, it also leads to new idiots. You can not blindly belive what you are told with out consucence. Example if I told you that thermo electric particals self terminate after oversaturisation you would have to take my word for it since you have no knowledge of Quantum Mechanics...unless you where to study and disprove my theroy. Bi-polar is said to be a illness than can be cured with lithium, this is due to their "tests". I say Bi-polar is just a bad adittude which can be cure with multiple bitch slaps to the head, after being tested by my grandfather.
Now if you Dongs can excuse me I'm gonna go take another bath.

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