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DO BIPOLARS HATE THEMSELVES


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05/28/2008 10:24
GENRE2004
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 WHAT I HAVE FOUND IS THAT DEALING WITH MY EX-HUSBAND IS THAT HE TAKES ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PERSON SHOWING HIM ATTENTION. DOES HE DO THIS TO BE LIKED? OR DOES HE REALLY THINK HE IS THAT PERSON? I FEEL LIKE I NEVER REALLY KNEW HIM.
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05/28/2008 10:58
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 To answer the question do all bipolars hate themselves, no. I am bipolar and do not hate myself. So that would answer that question.

Trying to figure out why another person does things or shows behaviors we do not understand is treacherous ground. There are so many variables concerned with human behavior. Husband may be telling people things they like to hear in order to be accepted. Or it may just be your perception of him.

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05/28/2008 11:09
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 WHEN I FIRST MET HIM, I WOULD TELL HIM SOME OF THE FUNNY THINGS I DID GROWING UP. AND THEN WHEN WE WOULD GO OUT WITH A GROUP OF PEOPLE HE WOULD TELL THE SAME STORY ONLY REPLACED ME WITH HIM. I KNOW IT IS NOT MY PERCEPTION OF HIM. I NOTICED THAT WHEN HE WOULD HIRE SOMEONE NEW AT WORK, AFTER AWHILE HE TOOK ON THEIR PERSONALITY AND THEIR HABITS AND IF THAT PERSON WOULD QUIT, HE WOULD BAD MOUTH THAT PERSON UNTIL HE FOUND SOMEONE TO REPLACE IT OR HE WOULD BECOME ME.

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05/28/2008 11:13
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 Sounds like your hubby may have some identity issues, but by no means should that lead you to believe that all BPs hate themselves.... I for one think I'm the bomb..... I LOOOOOOVVVVVEEEEE me.
"Insanity destroys reason, but not wit." - Nathaniel Emmons

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05/28/2008 11:20
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 genre...I agree with Kimmine...He may have some other issue going on besides the BP.

If he goes to a Med. doc or counselor your may want to accompany him and express your concerns. Could it possibly be a medication he is taking?

Being BP is difficult but is manageable. With the right medication I have managed to live a productive life and have a wonderful family. I hope you are able to come to the bottom of this issue....
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05/28/2008 11:23
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 He has more issues than just bipolar disease. Taking on the personality, stories and habits of others is strange. I bet you are confused in figuring out who you are dealing with...
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05/28/2008 11:24
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 I have to agree with the others..I have bipolar and I love myself....He sounds like he needs extensive therapy and counseling...Or maybe a med change....hugs

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05/28/2008 11:37
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 HE IS MY EX HUSBAND NOW. I AM NOT A DOCTOR, I WAS THINKING HE MY BE BPD. AND NO, HE IS NOT ON MEDS. HIS MEDS IS ALCOHOL. WHEN I WAS WITH HIM, I HAD A NERVOUS BREAK DOWN, BECAUSE HE CONVINCED ME IT WAS ME. I HAD TO TAKE Celexa.
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05/28/2008 11:41
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 My stbx BP husband also behaved that way -- I describe him as a chameleon because he takes on the characteristics of those around him -- their diet, religion, manner of dress, hobbies, preferences, etc. I think in his case it stems from a desperate desire to be accepted and liked. I'm not sure if it has any relation to BP.

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05/28/2008 12:07
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 Genre2004

My apologies for not seeing he Ex part of your post. You mentioned "in your dealings with him". Do you still have to interact with him? I can understand your feelings that you never really new him!

I agree with NewDay about the desperation to feel accepted and liked. I definitely have gone through that. When I was diagnosed and started taking meds I felt like I had become another person. My docs worked with me until I found myself again, only a better more controlled version.
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