Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.
On 05/28/08, 09:00pm nickpc20001 wrote:
We have recently been debating in the boards on bipolar about if the "bipolar" itself can kill you? I know it can lead to bad decisions in life and also suicide, but despite actions could just being bipolar kill you?
Thanks,
Nick
From : DrOrrange | hug DrOrrange
Sent : 5/29/08, 4:29 pm
Subject: Re: Important Question About Bipolar?
No....
We have recently been debating in the boards on bipolar about if the "bipolar" itself can kill you? I know it can lead to bad decisions in life and also suicide, but despite actions could just being bipolar kill you?
Thanks,
Nick
From : DrOrrange | hug DrOrrange
Sent : 5/29/08, 4:29 pm
Subject: Re: Important Question About Bipolar?
No....
I just realized Dr. Orange is a real person and not just a stock photo plunked on the home page. I thought y'all made up the name.
Where you been hiding ?
LoL
I'm going to find where I sourced that tidbit, don't think anyone will believe me!
Of course you can die from mania..either like that or just through misadventure- trying to fly or the like!