I know that bipolar is a chemical imbalance. I know it's nature. But the more I read about bipolar, the more I wonder- does it even exist. My favorite book on bipolar, The Bipolar Handbook, seems to blame everything on bipolar. Bad memory? Bipolar. Feeling sore? Bipolar. Spending too much money? Bipolar. Can't keep a job? Bipolar.
Now, I can look at that and think- yes, I do have all those problems. And maybe they are related to Bipolar. But it makes me think that it promotes the using of Bipolar as an excuse to get out of stuff. I could be entirely wrong- because I know I struggle with bipolar and how it affects my relationships, my work, even my ability to deal with heat. Bipolar makes you extraordinarily succeptible to stress, and that includes physical stress.
But then I think- they tried to tell me I have fibromyalgia once. And I'm thinking to myself- does this even exist? It seems like a quack job to me. You feel pain? It hurts to walk? I'll find a way to give you drugs! We'll call it... um... the equivalent of painful body. Genius, I tell you.
I know bipolar is real. There has been research to show that there are significant differences in brain chemistry in those with diagnosed bipolar. And I know that the difference in mindset, attitude, and emotions that occurred after I started Lamictal was noticeable. But at the same time- it seems like American society is becoming one that is obsessed with the victim- and so, everyone wants to be one. That is not to say I'm not innocent in this- I blame a lot of my problems on bipolar. But it's time to stop and look at this as an opportunity to overcome adversity and come out stronger than to make myself a victim.
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i think the generational gaps definitely show a difference in culture of the Baby Boomers, Gen X'er and Y'ers, and our work ethic, approaches, how we handle difficult situations, adapt to change, and now we are being guided by certain entities to rely heavily on certain things like processed food, technology, pharmaceuticals, and other needed yet exhausted forms of consumptions we are hungry for due to the appetite created by a society that needs to re focus, and develop more of what's important rather than merely the bottom line of the bottom dollar, that's why we're here and others that connect like "Give Back" : ) off my soapbox now, later, Brian Siegel
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