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05/17/2008 06:01
kristenv
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 is it normal for persons who are bipolar and off their meds to be abusive?
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05/17/2008 06:06
dragonfly2catch
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 kristen if someone was on meds and stopped takin them absolutly they can have massive mood changes however it is not an excuse to abuse anyone that person needs to be accountable for their actions however its a catch 22 because off of meds can be a scary thing i hope you are not bein abused though or on the other fott your not bein a meanie be blessed :~dragonfly
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05/17/2008 06:10
zinnia
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 dragonfly is right-it might be a normal thing to happen but it's just not EVER, EVER, EVER ok. no matter the circumstances, abuse isn't ok whether you're bipolar or not and it either needs to stop or whomever is being abused must protect herself...

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Thou canst not disturb a flower without the troubling of a star...from "Troubling a Star", by Madelaine L'Engle...we all affect one another by our words and actions...it is our choice whether to do so purposefully and positively, or carelessly and hurtfully...may we all bring to one another the peace that we seek...

"if you want others to be happy, practice compassion. if you want to be happy, practice compassion" the Dahli Laama
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05/17/2008 06:24
dragonfly2catch
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 zinnia i agree completely thats why i said its not an excuse because some people will try to use it as one abuse is bad all the way around ..
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05/17/2008 06:31
zinnia
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 right on!!!! bipolar does not = violence, nor do people who suffer from bipolar deserve to be treated violently.
Well behaved women rarely make history.

Thou canst not disturb a flower without the troubling of a star...from "Troubling a Star", by Madelaine L'Engle...we all affect one another by our words and actions...it is our choice whether to do so purposefully and positively, or carelessly and hurtfully...may we all bring to one another the peace that we seek...

"if you want others to be happy, practice compassion. if you want to be happy, practice compassion" the Dahli Laama
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05/17/2008 06:40
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 It's not normal, or ok, for ANYONE to be abusive, whether bipolar, bipolar and unmedicated, or not bipolar.
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05/17/2008 06:51
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 Welcome Kristenv,Glad you joined, Was the person abusive while on meds? In my opinion, Abuse is a personality defect, not a bipolar trait.Irregardless of the cause, Abuse in any form is unexceptable and should not be tolerated.

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05/17/2008 08:47
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 Welcome K. The Bipolar monster is capable of abuse and violence......but neither is acceptable, as Dreux said. The inhibitions that I have are lowered during an episode, so I will say more than in a calm state. This is the reason that my family will just let me alone when they see me possibly slipping. Solitude is my key to regaining control of myself..

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05/17/2008 08:57
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 I am with the others on this one...being abusive is not necessarily a bipolar trait...and can happen on or off meds...if the person is an abusive person. It can be the product of other factors like an abusive childhood...that makes us see abuse as a normal behavior. It is not acceptable no matter what the situation.

Drugs and alcohol to self medicat can also cause abusive behaviors...stay safe...

"In the time of your life, live-so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but, shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it." William Saroyan
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05/17/2008 09:57
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 I have to agree with the others....Abuse is not acceptable at all in any situation,bipolar or not......Take care of yourself....Hugs
Doing what you love is freedom....loving what you do is happiness. Dont apologize for being patriotic,support the troops-----Toby Keith
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