Posted by BayLeaf on August 4, 2009, at 15:50:00
In reply to Re: Mania » Kath, posted by henrietta on August 4, 2009, at 6:49:55
People I know with severe bipolar, who when well are wonderful, ethical people, when unmedicated will actually do illegal things when manic....shoplifting, seeing prostitutes, illegal gambling, public lewdness, and worse. It's a really difficult illness to control. It difficult for the patient and sometimes for their families.
This is NOT TO SAY THAT EVERYONE who is bipolar commits crimes!! No!!! Not true!!! Just to say, that I deal with some who do. And when they get back on their meds, they are astounded at what has happened. It's an amazing disorder. My heart aches for those in this struggle.
Bay
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