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shutterbug · 09-01-2005, 02:56 AM

Stigmas...I've come to realize how much this goes along with my illness. How others percieve mental illness is so important!

I'm a little mad. Occationally, I watch the "X-Files" when I'm up late at night like this...often I just have it on in the background as I work on the computer. Tonight they had an episode that really ticked me off.

It was about a man (a photographer) who was bipolar and was kidnapping and torturing young girls.

They suggested there was a connection between his bipolar disorder and his horrendous behavior! How discriminating is that!? And it's not the first time they've talked about one of the sick-o's on an episode being bipolar. I have half a mind to call or write or something and cus them out! Though, I'm sure it wouldn't do anything except waste my time.

Just aggrivated and venting.

liveweyerd · 09-01-2005, 03:04 AM

Come on, you all ready have the genius/bipolar thread and all the names. Use it write them a letter. Address the stigma. Mail it. I honestly believe they might just pay attention.!

liveweyerd · 09-01-2005, 03:05 AM

Call attention to the real life consequences of promoting this stigma.
I am rooting for you!

angelgirl · 09-01-2005, 07:34 AM

So am I

Love, Becky

ryanjosef · 09-01-2005, 06:33 PM

me 3

09-01-2005, 02:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
shutterbug A picture's worth a 1000 words Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: With any luck, I'm lost in a view finder Posts: 2,957	Stigmas...just another example Stigmas...I've come to realize how much this goes along with my illness. How others percieve mental illness is so important! I'm a little mad. Occationally, I watch the "X-Files" when I'm up late at night like this...often I just have it on in the background as I work on the computer. Tonight they had an episode that really ticked me off. It was about a man (a photographer) who was bipolar and was kidnapping and torturing young girls. They suggested there was a connection between his bipolar disorder and his horrendous behavior! How discriminating is that!? And it's not the first time they've talked about one of the sick-o's on an episode being bipolar. I have half a mind to call or write or something and cus them out! Though, I'm sure it wouldn't do anything except waste my time. Just aggrivated and venting. __________________ I'M FINE!! Fanatically Insecure Neuratic & Emotional Bipolar/Depression support: 1-800-950-NAMI(6264).

09-01-2005, 03:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
liveweyerd Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 8,275 Blog Entries: 5	Come on, you all ready have the genius/bipolar thread and all the names. Use it write them a letter. Address the stigma. Mail it. I honestly believe they might just pay attention.! __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

09-01-2005, 03:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
liveweyerd Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 8,275 Blog Entries: 5	Call attention to the real life consequences of promoting this stigma. I am rooting for you! __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

09-01-2005, 07:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
angelgirl You're never alone!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,192	So am I Love, Becky __________________ ™ Don't tell God how BIG your addiction is, tell your addiction, how BIG our GOD is!! Jesus is our teacher and he is our Savior, who takes our prayers and makes them his own.

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09-01-2005, 06:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
ryanjosef Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Posts: 67	me 3

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