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Ohhshin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:37:08 -0000

Hi, Micah.

I am too is bi polar, and when I was reading this, I don't know but my eyes just got watery, maybe because I could totally relate with you, I sometimes hate that feeling, cause if I'm in my mood swings everyone around me thinks like I'm crazy nor mean or pathetic, it is just I can't control it.
My father too is bipolar, and one of the reason why him and mother always fight and as well as everyone in the house, there are times that I'm happy, excited what would my day would be,
but after I saw something or someone that give's me this feeling of irritation, it just ruining my day. I got 1 best friend who always understand me, if I don't speak to her, she knows what it means, she can read my actions, whether I'm fine or not. And thank you to her, cause she lets the people around me to know what my situation is and let them understand what I am going through.

Thank you for posting this one :)
PS. I always love coffee...

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AllyB — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:25:55 -0000

Thanks for such an honest post, Micah. I think that talking about it is important because so many of us have psych problems and are afraid to tell others about it. Good luck on your treatment and your other projects!

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CrazyIrish — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:13:21 -0000

Micah,

I just came across this post and I wanted to share with you that I to have BP II. I was misdiagnosed for a long time and it was only 2 years ago that I finally was evaluated properly and put on the right medication. You would be surprised how many people have this and are not properly diagnosed. I would suspect many in the tech field think they have ADD when they are actually BPII. I commend you for sharing so publicly.

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Dar — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:45:16 -0000

Hi Micah,

Is u is o is u aint bahpolar ;)... sounds alot like HSP (highly sensitive person = cognitive sensory defensiveness = gift, curse)
"Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight"
by Sharon Heller Ph.D.
if u have interest, happy to get it to you (I have one), LMK.

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Anthony Stevens — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:49:15 -0000

Awesome, wonderful post. I applaud you for your attitude. Best of luck with your new regimen.

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Andrew Hyde — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:37:02 -0000

@will what do you think?

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Micah Baldwin — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:36:19 -0000

@andrew T have you talked to someone? It sounds like at the bare minimum you should talk to someone. It took me over 8 years to be properly diagnosed. I certainly wish it was faster or when I was in high school rather than now.

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Andrew T — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:10:50 -0000

Just found out today that my guardian angel's name is Micah (Prophet meaning God-like). I have a hard time at school focusing and my mind races and never stops. I am in high school and I can hardly do homework and do not know where my life will take me in the future. Need some intervention. Oh by the way, my name is Andrew!

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will — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:59:10 -0000

Andrew, interesting name. Why did you choose that?

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Tyler Willis — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:51:16 -0000

You've single handedly written my entire top ten of "posts that mention Andrew and make me laugh" with this piece. congrats.

In more serious matters, I wish you good fortune with finding the right amount/type of medication and hope it works well.

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Stu — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:12:24 -0000

Hope your first rule is kicking along .. would be a hard one to live, but i imagine well worth it.

Kick that Andrew right in the goolies for me :).

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Stephanie — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:04:31 -0000

Micah, That seems highly possible. Embrace the good. :)

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Micah Baldwin — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:31:59 -0000

Stephanie,

Yeah my biggest fear is what I might be giving up. But if I can give up all the things I dont like, thats not all bad, right?

I imagine that the things I do like about myself will just be things I work hard to keep.

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Stephanie — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:20:54 -0000

Hi Micah,

Thanks for sharing such a personal experience. I'm interested to hear about your journey through this choice. Sometimes I think extreme emotions contribute to who we are in a positive way. I struggle with a similar choice myself. I wonder what I might be giving up. I'm not a therapist by any means... I just visit one. I fully support you, and am curious to observe the changes. Good luck!