Bipolar : no one is exempt from risk, but the blight of comedians especially. They are really funny when they are 'up' and hence succeed very well in that line of work ie. rise to the top. Often begins in their childhood but is not described as such because of general cultural aversion to discussing mental illness, and thus more so denied in kids. Often with genetic implications. Various drugs exacerbate the mood swinging in rate and amplitude. Many sufferers resist treatment even though the terrible lows are mitigated, as they miss the sheer buzz of the highs.
- the walking and the brushing are separated in time.
- it's arguable as to who walks whom.
- I brush the dog.
- I don't need brushing.
Cheers, Mike.
( edit ) Actually I have him off lead at a little used park up near our local water supply reservoir. He investigates rabbit dwellings, kangaroo bivouacs, wombat trails and has a general upside-down roll on all things smelly.
I have made this letter longer than usual because I lack the time to make it shorter ...
... and my other CPU is a Ryzen 5950X :-) Blaise Pascal
Yeah, and that sucks big time. He was a favorite of mine. Lots of laughs he gave to the world.
Phil
"nanu nanu" and the movie Patch Adams were two of my favorite things from him, but he did MANY others too!! I guess his struggles in his private life just showed how hard he pushed to make all of us laugh. A Doctor, who was treating him in the past at a clinic, yesterday said he had a 'chemical imbalance' and that he wouldn't stop drinking, which would lead to more 'chemical imbalance'. I have no idea what that means, it could mean he was an alcoholic for all I know, but he sure did make great comedy!!! They said he was one of the first to make Johnny Carson laugh so hard he thought he was going to split wide open, this while they were on the air!!
His "Chemical Imbalance" is a polite way of saying he had Bi-Polar disorder. Why Hollywood hides this fact in its actors and actresses is beyond me. Bi-Polar needs to be seriously talked about and treated.
I have it! So, I know!
Very depressing. He will be missed.
I had no idea the two were synonymous!! You are right it would be MUCH better if they used better words, and used them more often!! One way to get enough public help for a problem is too bring it into the open IMHO. Just look at breast cancer, EVERYONE has heard of it now, yet when I was growing up it was not even a thought process! AND people are even beginning to know that MEN can get it too!!
Bipolar : no one is exempt
Bipolar : no one is exempt from risk, but the blight of comedians especially. They are really funny when they are 'up' and hence succeed very well in that line of work ie. rise to the top. Often begins in their childhood but is not described as such because of general cultural aversion to discussing mental illness, and thus more so denied in kids. Often with genetic implications. Various drugs exacerbate the mood swinging in rate and amplitude. Many sufferers resist treatment even though the terrible lows are mitigated, as they miss the sheer buzz of the highs.
Dear Steven Fry has done a wonderful expose of his personal experiences and of others in the brilliant doco The Secret Life Of The Manic Depressive.
On a more upbeat note - I have the afternoon off. I think I will walk and brush the dog ! :-)
Cheers, Mike.
I have made this letter longer than usual because I lack the time to make it shorter ...
... and my other CPU is a Ryzen 5950X :-) Blaise Pascal
RE: On a more upbeat note -
Question for you Mike.
Excuse me for being suspicious, but who is going to walk who? Or should I ask the dog...
Just wondering. The dog may have a different opinion on how events transpire.
Phil
I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.
Aha. Fair call. - the
Aha. Fair call.
- the walking and the brushing are separated in time.
- it's arguable as to who walks whom.
- I brush the dog.
- I don't need brushing.
Cheers, Mike.
( edit ) Actually I have him off lead at a little used park up near our local water supply reservoir. He investigates rabbit dwellings, kangaroo bivouacs, wombat trails and has a general upside-down roll on all things smelly.
I have made this letter longer than usual because I lack the time to make it shorter ...
... and my other CPU is a Ryzen 5950X :-) Blaise Pascal
RE: RE: RE: Yeah, and
I had no idea the two were synonymous!! You are right it would be MUCH better if they used better words, and used them more often!! One way to get enough public help for a problem is too bring it into the open IMHO. Just look at breast cancer, EVERYONE has heard of it now, yet when I was growing up it was not even a thought process! AND people are even beginning to know that MEN can get it too!!
As the Lotus greets the
As the Lotus greets the morning sun, so do I greet you.
Good morning all.
Morning at work. Can this be
Morning at work. Can this be winning?
David
Miserable old git
Patiently waiting for the asteroid with my name on it.
Good Morning Everyone
Good Morning Everyone !
and GOOD MORNING VIETNAM !!!
in tribute to you know who.
Bill
Good morning everyone. :-)
Good morning everyone. :-)
TimeLord04
Have TARDIS, will travel...
Come along K-9!
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RE: Good morning everyone.
Good Morning Scott !
Bill
Morning all ... it's coffee
Morning all ... it's coffee time ! :-)
Cheers, Mike.
I have made this letter longer than usual because I lack the time to make it shorter ...
... and my other CPU is a Ryzen 5950X :-) Blaise Pascal