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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.

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deleted_user 10/14/2007

I have been reading some of the other threads and I guess I am not alone at giving away things. I have given away so many things. Even forcing them onto people. I even gave away my kids things without my kid saying they were mine.

I've given my wife's things away. I have given money away, jewerly, books, and anything else that is possible to give away.

I was always feeling good at these times, or a need to fix someone else or something. In fits of depression I have given away mass quantities of things. That was when I gave away all my albums and comic books, to my stupid brother.

Have some of you fellow DS members done that? Do you know anything about this?

dobiedots 10/14/2007

Wow! That's strange isn't it? Why do you feel a need to give things away? It's not like you're planning a suicide is it?

deleted_user 10/14/2007

I gave lots.Guitars ,speakers, records,books, furniture, clothes,Keyboards.

I'd like to get to a stage where I burn it all next time.

deleted_user 10/14/2007

Sweet Simon,

I was about to ask the same thing.
That is usually associated with the last moment before suicide?

Wait! Simon can you clarify your feelings during the act of giving the things away a little more for us?

I need to know.

deleted_user 10/14/2007

Nope, I haven't given away things that I still want, but I do go through fazes when I give away all the crap I've been storing.

deleted_user 10/14/2007

I understand it, simon. I have given EVERYthing of mine away at weird times, because it holds no interest for me and I think (at the time) that the other person can use and appreciate it.

Yep, they could use it, but not appreciate it.

I have given away furniture, cars, property, toys and knick-knacks, everything but the kitchen sink (which, if I were German, I probably would have done, too)

deleted_user 10/14/2007

I've done the same thing TamsB.. what Simon is speaking of is so different from that. What is happening with you Simon?

deleted_user 10/14/2007

mine were all given in mania.

I bought 6 sets of Hi-Fi then delivered them to friends.They didn't even need them

deleted_user 10/14/2007

hahah - I've given away a guitar, a brand new stereo, my body, my mind, my food, books, records, cds, clothes, shoes, jewelry....list goes on and on. I never really realized i did this alot but looking back I have/do/probably will do again.

deleted_user 10/14/2007

Pluck, can I be your new friend?

deleted_user 10/14/2007

Orb what everyone is talking about is exactly what I am talking about.

I was reading in another thread about how others have given away books, just like me.

I was shocked to see that my obsession of giving things away is not unique.

deleted_user 10/14/2007

I understand that Simon.. but you started this thread and I would like very much to have clarification of what thoughts go through YOUR head when you are giving all those things away.

dobiedots wants to know too.

I mean this sounds like something I am unfamiliar with but find fascinating...so I guess I just need to learn more about it?
Do you do it for the reason soulseeker does ..

deleted_user 10/14/2007

I sure can relate. I have probably given 4 entire households of belongings and collections, over the last 3 decades. I always did this during mania and it made perfect sense at the time.

deleted_user 10/14/2007

I like that style giving stuff away esp if I can afford it.
Well done I say it keeps the house from getting to cluttered
and if somebody needs money why not.
I understnd that its not what you get in life, its what you give to life.
Know who wants my old undies.
lol

dobiedots 10/14/2007

no but I'm looking for a small tv set. I sold mine a few weeks ago because it was too heavy to move.
Threw in the cart for free! HAHAHHAH!

deleted_user 10/14/2007

Hey Dobie, I have a couple of extra TV's...next time you're in Canada....

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