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01/22/2008 14:53
cp1127
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I hope someone can help me with this. On Saturday I read the many posts relating to "Nick". The one good thing that came out of it for me is the fact that even though I had been coming to this site for about a month, reading what I read finally got me to "come out of the shadows" and post something on my own. Well, today I read the most recent posts and am more confused than ever. Was it all a joke? Did some really sick person take pleasure in getting everyone riled up? Or is this common behavior for someone with bipolar? Maybe we'll never know. Does this sort of thing happen frequently on the site? There were things that "Nick" talked about that had some similarities to my husband's behaviors -- never the demeaning comments -- like the impatience with the neighbors, the honking horns; and that's what spurred me to write. And "Mrs. Nick," could that be true? Why didn't she join MDJunction and write in under her own name? This whole thing upset me. What does it mean to "lock" a thread?
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01/22/2008 15:07
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Dear CP1127,

I believe all of us have had an instinctive and skeptical reaction to the thread "Is it true."

One thing that goes with diseases of the mind is mistrust for our instinct.

I felt somewhat as you do--something doesn't "add up" here. Most of all my instinct tells me that it's time to disengage the discussion and, if necessary, to start fresh.

I trust my instincts.

Locking the discussion prevents further activity in the thread, but it does not prevent you from beginning a new discussion on the same topic. Okay?

Regards,

Jim

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01/22/2008 15:11
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Jim: Thanks for the quick reply. I understand now.

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01/22/2008 15:16
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Hey Y'all!

I have the discretion to lock the thread when I sense a problem. When "Mrs Nick" posted ("Is it true"), I decided to take the precaution of ending the thread, just so we would all think about our reactions to it.

If I made a mistake, it's "on my shoulders", so to speak.

Nobody did anything wrong. In fact, I am quite PROUD of the way in which you all handled your replies!

Thank you for demonstrating the strength and direction which has made this group so effective!!

Regards,

Jim

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01/22/2008 16:22
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CP1127-

If it really is "Mrs. Nick", I would guess she was VERY UPSET upon reading his views on life. So she probably wrote on the page which he left open, instead of taking the time to figure out how to log in on her own. Personally, I may have just thrown the whole computer out the window at that point! {

I had a funny thought this morning. About the size 14 thing. Marilyn Monroe was a size 14 - worked for her!

Have an awesome day everyone. I would complain about how cold it is here, but it about 50 degrees. I have acclimated to California and HATE when it is that cold!

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01/22/2008 17:02
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see my post below

thank you

Post edited by: mrsnick, at: 01/25/2008 09:10

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01/22/2008 17:10
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Now we have "both sides" don't we?

'Nuff said, okay, Y'all!

Thanks!

Jim



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01/25/2008 07:09
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You may think I'm crazy but we have decided to go for counseling. He is a really great man when he's balanced and I believe he's on his way. I guess the truth is I love him. I'm going to remove my other post because I was being mean and I don't think that is the way to handle things.

I want to apologize to you good people.

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01/25/2008 15:08
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mrsnick, I am glad to hear that the two of you have decided to work on your relationship. There are both people here on the site with bipolar and those of us supporting a bipolar loved one. We are all here supporting each other through the good times and the bad. We are not alone in our walk with bipolar, this site proves that. There is also a companion site to the bipolar support group, bipolar in the family, take a look over there too.

I am RED, my wife of 25 years is bipolar, diagnosed 8 years ago. We have bben through much together and have survived. You can too if you both work toward it.

Feel free to ask questions, leave comments, and make friends.

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01/25/2008 15:50
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Hi,Mrs Nick,

I am glad to hear from you again. I hope everything works out for you. Remember it's progress not perfection. It will take time to heal from what you and your husband have gone through. So, hang in there.

God bless, Gypsy

God Bless,Gypsy
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