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rainsunmoonshine

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  1. What is the reality of an abortion? I really don't understand this. Do you mean the reality is that the person is no longer pregnant? Surely that is the goal? When life begins is extremely subjective. In the past the Catholic Church/society in general used to consider it began when the pregnant person felt kicking. With technology the definition changed. I don't believe I would ever personally choose abortion (34, married almost 9 years and never been pregnant, thankfully, so I haven't had to consider it for myself) but feel everyone should make their own choice/s and should have easy access to quality care.
  2. Hey I recovered my password and logged-in just to respond to this (after not being active on this site for over 6 years). I totally agree. I get a layperson could well be forgiven for having that kind of reaction (well meaning but ignorant) but a fellow Dr? No. I know Drs have to do a certain amount of learning about MH issues in their study and anyone who has ever had anything to do with either or both of those conditions knows they are not the same. I thought this was so good. Sleep routine and hygiene are so very, very important. It is possible to leave Australia perfectly healthy and arrive in the UK experiencing manic symptoms (or in rare cases full-on mania). Time zones are important. This. Insight into their illness is not something that everyone with Bipolar (and other MH issues) has, unfortunately.
  3. Ah I see. Yes. Hmm. Good point. With Bipolar 2 you are encouraged very strongly to constantly and consistently self-monitor. To note when you are 'up' or 'down', what your symptoms are and how long they persist, to try and get some picture of your pattern so that you are able to learn to curb your extremes/put precautions in place. It is my understanding that since Bipolar NOS does not have a predictable pattern there is less onus on the sufferer to try and find a pattern. Bipolar, Schizophrenia and Borderline Personality Disorder amongst others have a number of symptoms in common. This is part of the challenge when trying to diagnose them!
  4. Ok before I respond to individual comments I am going to say that my husband has Bipolar 1. I have been through the cycle of him being well, becoming unwell, seriously unwell, recovering and well again with him. I know a lot about Bipolar. All of these things that you are mentioning can be symptoms of Bipolar. It is true that a mental health professional cannot help someone prevent future episodes if they are in denial or refuse to follow the treatment/therapy regime, however, with the aid of medications (such as Lithium) they are able to stabalise (I'm Australian, not American, just for the record) them and 'pull them out' of the episode as such. They are very different. Type 2 consists of serious depressive low episodes but only moderate manic (or high) episodes, typically involving fast speech etc but no delusions. Type 1 is both seriously depressive lows and serious manic highs- full-on delusions etc. You're correct and that is a nice little resource. Because Bipolar can make your life hell and it is such a relief to finally have an explanation (and potential treatment options) after a period of intense confusion. Many people spend crazy amounts of money when manic/hypo-manic, many people engage in risk-taking behaviours (again, Australian) when they are having an episode that they would not normally engage in which can put their lives and the lives of others, in addition to professional and personal relationships at risk.
  5. Yes. A big part of the problem with mental health treatment is diagnosis. The treatment for things like Bipolar can really stuff you up if they're not correct
  6. So, so sick of this. Sorry BitterApple but this can be a bit of a bone of contention for some Australians and it definitely is for me! Nothing personal intended in this response. In 1996 20% of the population were second generation Australians (children born in Australia of immigrants). I would venture to suggest that number is higher now. The amount of people who can trace back lineage 6 or 7 generations (like I can) is not that common. Additionally I can prove that my people came as either prison officers or as free immigrants a little later. Ha ha awesome. No more Recovery, as a PP said. My first official concert as a teen that I went to with only friends was the Silverchair/Powderfinger joint tour. So good. Drop Bears are pretty fond of airports... I honestly think the 'crude' and 'rough around the edges' bit depends on who you know and obviously some cultural differences (toilet v bathroom etc). Having been to the US, Canada and Mexico a couple of times (love travel) I can say that when it comes to foul language you northern americans outdo my friends, family and I. I agree with this in the general but not the specific- I have certainly never called anyone 'c***', for any reason, nor have any of my friends or family in my hearing. I don't think it is as common as people think it is, if that makes sense. Get stuffed/fucked yeah, all the time. :-D Jenelle is welcome to come here. I don't think that many people watch the show so I think she would be disappointed by the lack of attention she received.
  7. That's part of my point- most people are.
  8. Oh I don't think living beyond your means is a good thing but I'm not convinced that she is. I guess I just see it differently. To me she is using her time now to study, to ensure that when the money from teen mom (so weird, because I'm Australian I write mum and have to correct it, ha ha) ends there are two incomes coming in. There's a lot we don't know about their expenses (how much the private school costs, for example) and their decisions (maybe Isaac has learning difficulties, or needs extra support in some way, hence the private school, for example) and I just really don't think we can judge based on what we see on the show necessarily. Honestly a lot of insecure people overcompensate to protect themselves emotionally. @zenme It is entirely possible that they are sociable with other military families but they are unable to be filmed for the same reasons that we never see Javi in military garb.
  9. I don't see what is wrong with living your life beyond your upbringing. If you can do it, all the more power to you! This kind of comment (and others like it) seem a bit like we are dealing with tall poppy syndrome. I think everyone should aspire to live (positively) beyond their upbringing in some way or another.
  10. Sorry! Completely serious. I'm happy to learn new things from people from other countries. As I said what people have described is absolutely not what is my 'norm'.
  11. Good on Cole for not wanting to be on the reunion. I hope he is as good as it seems he might be!
  12. Me too. I hate it. I don't mind if you are or aren't engaged but yeah...
  13. I've thought this myself. I really think it is completely true. Maybe it is just my background (extremely privileged) or because I'm from Australia but this doesn't seem possible. Full time university/college requires about 3 full days a week dedicated time for classes/study, so does this mean that every day you were working one way or another, or did you studies take up less time, giving you some free time? Your scenario is also completely foreign to me. Everyone I know who has done/is doing post-graduate study (masters or PhD) either has a scholarship that covers their basic needs (provided by the Australian Government, or private industry), is not working (either because their scholarship covers their basic needs or they are being supported by parents/partner) or is only studying part-time while working (often part-time). Like I said I come from a privileged background but I honestly can't think of one person who is or has done what you have stated. Did you have to do an internship for the length of your course? In Australia 'work experience/placements/internships' are often done in intense 'blocks' (say 2/4/6/8/10 weeks full time, a number of times during the course) rather than a consistent number of days a week throughout the course.
  14. I agree with everything that you said apart from this bit. I don't believe in placing blame on yourself for something that someone else did wrong, particularly when they repeatedly do wrong. An alternative option: "Aubree I'm sure you dad wanted to call but just got really busy. I know he loves you very much and I'm sure you will talk to him soon."
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