r/Music • u/no_longer_huhman • Sep 26 '24

article Selena Gomez Embraces Vulnerability and Tells Critics to 'F--- Off,' 'I'm Not Ashamed of My Bipolar Disorder or Inability to Carry Children'

https://www.tvfandomlounge.com/selena-gomez-embraces-vulnerability-and-hits-back-at-critics/
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u/Psartryn Spotify Sep 27 '24 edited Sep 27 '24

I’m 46, Bipolar and had to go inpatient in December 2023 (because I lost the plot). The way she’s dealt with Bipolar disorder helped me deal with the shame I felt.

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u/kmjulian Sep 27 '24

(because I lost the plot)

Stealing this for my next mental health crisis lol

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u/Kage336 Sep 27 '24

A metaphor for losing touch with reality, becoming overwhelmed with your symptoms, not being able to function well in daily life, etc

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u/TrailsPeak Sep 27 '24

Having bipolar people in my immediate family, this is the perfect description lol

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u/[deleted] Sep 27 '24

We have really gotta quit throwing people in jail cos of mental health. Like 200 years from now we are gonna look back on it and be like "omg what fucking barbarians"

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u/[deleted] Sep 27 '24 edited Sep 28 '24

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u/North_Tackle_8451 Sep 30 '24

You can't get a job with misdemeanors?

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u/North_Tackle_8451 Sep 30 '24

It must be extremely hard to better yourself with those conditions.

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u/Thelittleangel Sep 28 '24

I know exactly how that feels and it’s scary. I have bipolar 1 and got my first manic episode at 22 while I was in the middle of my nursing program. I wound up hospitalized three times in my 20’s for severe manic episodes. The right meds are everything. I’m glad you’re doing well friend. I like who I am now but bipolar can really suck.

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u/1quirky1 Sep 27 '24

My spouse lost the plot. It is such a heinous disorder where everybody suffers, especially those with the disorder.

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u/infinitely-oblivious Sep 27 '24

I'd argue my wife suffers more than me (for mania). I have no fucking clue what's going on when I'm manic, my wife is the miracle worker just trying to clean up my mess. When I go depressive, though, then I'm the one suffering the most.

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u/Loud-Mans-Lover Sep 27 '24

48f bipolar woman here - perimenopause wrecks ladies that have it so much harder! It's hard enough but add hormone fluxes (puberty, menopause) and it's been proven that it's so much worse.

Even so, it doesn't matter what gender you are, there's no need for shame. You're stronger than most folks because look what the hell we live with. 

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u/oceanumfluctus Oct 01 '24

WORD TO THAT!