Comments on: Reader submitted story: A new section with interesting reader letters posted! http://www.jasonscreeb.com/2008/03/reader-submitted-story-a-new-section-with-interesting-reader-letters-posted/ I was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder three years ago, and also suffer from panic attacks. My mind is confusing, interesting, and always unquiet. My perception isn't what one might consider normal, and I've been told my views can be distorted. Picture Seinfeld with a chemical imbalance. This is my release, in a therapeutic way. Being totally anonymous, but completely open... you will find my viewpoints on what I encounter around me. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:26:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: D http://www.jasonscreeb.com/2008/03/reader-submitted-story-a-new-section-with-interesting-reader-letters-posted/comment-page-1/#comment-279 D Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:32:05 +0000 http://www.jscreeb.com/2008/03/21/from-the-readers-a-new-section-with-interesting-reader-letters-posted/#comment-279 Look, I happen to think it WAS the medication and being bipolar because the experience I had. I am no longer taking medication for "depression", therefor no longer manic and able to control my thoughts and impulses, level of anger, etc. There was a broad swath of behaviors and physical side effects and I know it was the medication. Look, I happen to think it WAS the medication and being bipolar because the experience I had.

I am no longer taking medication for “depression”, therefor no longer manic and able to control my thoughts and impulses, level of anger, etc.

There was a broad swath of behaviors and physical side effects and I know it was the medication.

]]> By: absolut iVOD http://www.jasonscreeb.com/2008/03/reader-submitted-story-a-new-section-with-interesting-reader-letters-posted/comment-page-1/#comment-180 absolut iVOD Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:25:43 +0000 http://www.jscreeb.com/2008/03/21/from-the-readers-a-new-section-with-interesting-reader-letters-posted/#comment-180 Btw, she should also realise that watching porn is sooooo minor. Nothing wrong watching that. That's a human trait, man. It's human to have lust in our hearts. I don't care if priests or reverends etc., etc., says that watching porn or having sex is a major sin and a shameful deep dark secret to have... after all, how many priests have been guilty of molesting boys. THAT IS SO HARMFUL TO A CHILD. That is something to be ashamed of. Pricks! And how many politicians and religious leaders have been caught going to strip bars, prostitutes. Anyone remember Swaggart? He sinned once, asked ppl and God to forgive him... and then he sinned again. Hahahaha! *sigh* good times Btw, she should also realise that watching porn is sooooo minor. Nothing wrong watching that. That’s a human trait, man. It’s human to have lust in our hearts. I don’t care if priests or reverends etc., etc., says that watching porn or having sex is a major sin and a shameful deep dark secret to have… after all, how many priests have been guilty of molesting boys. THAT IS SO HARMFUL TO A CHILD. That is something to be ashamed of. Pricks! And how many politicians and religious leaders have been caught going to strip bars, prostitutes. Anyone remember Swaggart? He sinned once, asked ppl and God to forgive him… and then he sinned again. Hahahaha! *sigh* good times

]]> By: absolut iVOD http://www.jasonscreeb.com/2008/03/reader-submitted-story-a-new-section-with-interesting-reader-letters-posted/comment-page-1/#comment-179 absolut iVOD Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:20:10 +0000 http://www.jscreeb.com/2008/03/21/from-the-readers-a-new-section-with-interesting-reader-letters-posted/#comment-179 I know it's been months since you posted this, so if you're still in touch with this female who shoplifted and she still feels guilty... tell her she shouldn't be so hard on herself. I suppose it's all about how high (or low) people set their standards and expectations. In her case, she sets them relatively high. Shoplifting is wrong and it is certainly a problem, but not so 'sinister' as she sees it. And as for ruining her bro-in-law's and sister's reputation, ppshh! It's not as though she was arrested for robbing a bank and having people at gunpoint or killing someone or something even worse: molesting a child. Now THAT is majorly F'd up and it can ruin her family's political reputation and careers. I've either read or heard about cops and politicians who have children, spouses, or any other family members that have done MUCH worse things than shoplifting, but these cops' and politicians' careers still flourished... I can understand that her mother would get upset; however, if (and emphasize the word IF) her mother and the rest of the family (or anyone else) treats her as though she's a scumbag just for shoplifting, well, I just hope she won't believe it. No person is a scumbag for shoplifting; they just have a serious problem. Like I said, it's wrong, but it's not devastatingly and harmfully wrong in comparison to what TONS of other wrong-doers do each day to their victims. I suppose shoplifting is equivalent to drugs in her case. She does it for the rush, but when she's sober she feels an awful amount of guilt. That is something forgivable. I just hope that she was able to cure her itchy fingers for her own sake; and, I hope her family did forgive her and helped her to stop the problem. I know it’s been months since you posted this, so if you’re still in touch with this female who shoplifted and she still feels guilty… tell her she shouldn’t be so hard on herself.

I suppose it’s all about how high (or low) people set their standards and expectations. In her case, she sets them relatively high. Shoplifting is wrong and it is certainly a problem, but not so ‘sinister’ as she sees it.

And as for ruining her bro-in-law’s and sister’s reputation, ppshh! It’s not as though she was arrested for robbing a bank and having people at gunpoint or killing someone or something even worse: molesting a child. Now THAT is majorly F’d up and it can ruin her family’s political reputation and careers. I’ve either read or heard about cops and politicians who have children, spouses, or any other family members that have done MUCH worse things than shoplifting, but these cops’ and politicians’ careers still flourished…

I can understand that her mother would get upset; however, if (and emphasize the word IF) her mother and the rest of the family (or anyone else) treats her as though she’s a scumbag just for shoplifting, well, I just hope she won’t believe it. No person is a scumbag for shoplifting; they just have a serious problem. Like I said, it’s wrong, but it’s not devastatingly and harmfully wrong in comparison to what TONS of other wrong-doers do each day to their victims.

I suppose shoplifting is equivalent to drugs in her case. She does it for the rush, but when she’s sober she feels an awful amount of guilt. That is something forgivable. I just hope that she was able to cure her itchy fingers for her own sake; and, I hope her family did forgive her and helped her to stop the problem.

]]> By: Steph http://www.jasonscreeb.com/2008/03/reader-submitted-story-a-new-section-with-interesting-reader-letters-posted/comment-page-1/#comment-138 Steph Sun, 04 May 2008 23:50:12 +0000 http://www.jscreeb.com/2008/03/21/from-the-readers-a-new-section-with-interesting-reader-letters-posted/#comment-138 Shoplifting & Porn Suck! Your left feeling dirty after both. When I get out of control & skip my Meds or don't sleep, I let the Bipolar take me over.(Bipolar is not a kind of person it is a state of mind) At that point I can see what I'm doing is wrong but no longer have self control to stop. I take responsibility and face my consequences, I say I am sorry a lot!. Then I start to separate my behavior. When did I start going down hill, what was my trigger, did I eat today, did I sleep my 9hrs, did I take my Meds, have I over scheduled myself, on and on. I drill myself on how I got to that point and how to catch myself next time. With this mood disorder their will be a next time.... My outlook us very much about preserving my marriage, relationships with 2 Sons, Mom, friends ect. Preserving for me means keeping my circle small, reaching out then coming back to my security, this helps me want to be healthy. I am constantly rechecking my routine, I desire to be the best Me w/bipolar disorder, I will fight to the death. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger! Shoplifting & Porn Suck! Your left feeling dirty after both. When I get out of control & skip my Meds or don’t sleep, I let the Bipolar take me over.(Bipolar is not a kind of person it is a state of mind) At that point I can see what I’m doing is wrong but no longer have self control to stop. I take responsibility and face my consequences, I say I am sorry a lot!. Then I start to separate my behavior. When did I start going down hill, what was my trigger, did I eat today, did I sleep my 9hrs, did I take my Meds, have I over scheduled myself, on and on. I drill myself on how I got to that point and how to catch myself next time. With this mood disorder their will be a next time…. My outlook us very much about preserving my marriage, relationships with 2 Sons, Mom, friends ect. Preserving for me means keeping my circle small, reaching out then coming back to my security, this helps me want to be healthy. I am constantly rechecking my routine, I desire to be the best Me w/bipolar disorder, I will fight to the death.

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger!

]]> By: Molyneaux http://www.jasonscreeb.com/2008/03/reader-submitted-story-a-new-section-with-interesting-reader-letters-posted/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Molyneaux Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:08:28 +0000 http://www.jscreeb.com/2008/03/21/from-the-readers-a-new-section-with-interesting-reader-letters-posted/#comment-27 What's wrong with shoplifting and porn? What’s wrong with shoplifting and porn?

]]> By: M http://www.jasonscreeb.com/2008/03/reader-submitted-story-a-new-section-with-interesting-reader-letters-posted/comment-page-1/#comment-25 M Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:24:26 +0000 http://www.jscreeb.com/2008/03/21/from-the-readers-a-new-section-with-interesting-reader-letters-posted/#comment-25 Being bipolar is not an excuse for shoplifting. Especially if you're not having any extreme episodes (mania or depression). Being bipolar is not an excuse for shoplifting. Especially if you’re not having any extreme episodes (mania or depression).

]]> By: mary http://www.jasonscreeb.com/2008/03/reader-submitted-story-a-new-section-with-interesting-reader-letters-posted/comment-page-1/#comment-22 mary Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:09:00 +0000 http://www.jscreeb.com/2008/03/21/from-the-readers-a-new-section-with-interesting-reader-letters-posted/#comment-22 This letter kind of pisses me off, using BiPolar disorder in a totally unrelated episode is WRONG, it is more wrongthan stealing something from a department store,becaue she is stealing voices that need to really be heard! if everyone starts doing this,people with legitamite concerns and problems due to theirdisorder will be overlooked. I have panic disorder and becauseeveryoneabuses the meds for it,such as Xanax or other Benzos, I have a hard time getting my medication that I need....it really makes me mad to seesomeone messed up on these pills because they are adding to my difficulties! This letter kind of pisses me off, using BiPolar disorder in a totally unrelated episode is WRONG, it is more wrongthan stealing something from a department store,becaue she is stealing voices that need to really be heard! if everyone starts doing this,people with legitamite concerns and problems due to theirdisorder will be overlooked. I have panic disorder and becauseeveryoneabuses the meds for it,such as Xanax or other Benzos, I have a hard time getting my medication that I need….it really makes me mad to seesomeone messed up on these pills because they are adding to my difficulties!

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