tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post2275919877077300547..comments2024-01-30T05:22:06.674-08:00Comments on A Majority of Two: Catherine Zeta Jones And Bipolar DisorderJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03382221688268676914noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-55460957546533191252011-04-18T23:01:19.883-07:002011-04-18T23:01:19.883-07:00This post made me think, and that part of the stor...This post made me think, and that part of the story about your mother almost brought tears to my eyes. My mother also has similar behaviors (she's more towards the passive-aggressive side) and I sometimes have bipolar reactions as well. <br />I realized first that indeed my mother loves me, even if I also feel like a battle-scarred warrior too...and I really don't want to do this to my loved ones as well. I should take more care with myself. <br />Thank you!Merhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16854319995317980648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-39667867889621786962011-04-18T23:00:57.962-07:002011-04-18T23:00:57.962-07:00This post made me think, and that part of the stor...This post made me think, and that part of the story about your mother almost brought tears to my eyes. My mother also has similar behaviors (she's more towards the passive-aggressive side) and I sometimes have bipolar reactions as well. <br />I realized first that indeed my mother loves me, even if I also feel like a battle-scarred warrior too...and I really don't want to do this to my loved ones as well. I should take more care with myself. <br />Thank you!Merhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16854319995317980648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-53532909894248864712011-04-15T11:22:49.832-07:002011-04-15T11:22:49.832-07:00Thank you for this enlightened post, Jo.
If stres...Thank you for this enlightened post, Jo.<br /><br />If stress has anything to do with triggering Bipolar II disorder, it's small wonder Jones got it. Can you imagine the stress of caring for young children, and their father with such a deadly form of cancer? <br /><br />Your understanding and forgiveness toward your mother is an example to all who merely point to their parents to place blame for their own shortcomings. What a loving gesture.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937847762010497687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-15502916756920615632011-04-15T09:21:31.087-07:002011-04-15T09:21:31.087-07:00A bitter/sweet story. Yes, so sad that help wasn&...A bitter/sweet story. Yes, so sad that help wasn't so easily available, in years past.<br /><br />I too think it very brave of this actress to be open about this. Much good may come of her being so. <br /><br />Gentle hugs,<br />.♥.Auntie sezzzzzz...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16170232476926222740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-44875876530169773892011-04-15T05:05:54.290-07:002011-04-15T05:05:54.290-07:00Every person has her/his own particular demons and...Every person has her/his own particular demons and devils to fight at times. Some are more pronounced than others.<br /><br />We are fortunate that there is so much help available today in the form of medications, counseling, support groups, and so forth.<br /><br />Mental health used to be a topic people never talked about nor admitted. But it is fairly common for people to deal with depression, anxiety and other issues.<br /><br />The mind is a very powerful thing and can directly affect a pesron's physical health. <br /><br />It is time for our society, and more importantly individual people, to step up, face reality and deal with it.<br /><br />Life is too short as it is. We need to enjoy it as much as possible and that means taking care of both our physical and mental needs.<br /><br />Good post - as always.Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11072219347283927398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-33622161606645598732011-04-15T03:56:03.425-07:002011-04-15T03:56:03.425-07:00Isn't it remarkable how we each hear something...Isn't it remarkable how we each hear something like this through our own filters? Your mind went to your mother - others to their own struggles - others to an understanding that a so-called 'star' is just a human being with their own struggles.<br />My mind began an examination of conscience, wondering if pretty Catherine and I have something in common. And if my own history of a lifetime of mood swings, seldom too high or too low, but rarely resting in a comfortable middle, are reflected in relatives.<br />I'm not sure but I'll tell you it's rattled me. Because the answer is "maybe".Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350532214928944088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-81452880831338161672011-04-14T23:41:43.337-07:002011-04-14T23:41:43.337-07:00It can only help others with this condition when s...It can only help others with this condition when someone famous and admired comes forth and admits to having it. I agree with Margaret Trudeau completely.<br /><br />Sending you warm hugs on the anniversary of your beautiful mother's death, Jo. Childhood scars are the most difficult to outgrow because being small, powerless and abused makes us believe that we are at fault, when in truth it is never about children.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-49986946750869290802011-04-14T19:39:28.438-07:002011-04-14T19:39:28.438-07:00I am also glad she has come out with this revelati...I am also glad she has come out with this revelation. I didn't know she also smokes, which is a terrible thing to do to yourself and your loved ones. Very interesting about your own situation, Jo. Thank you so much for sharing it.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-6968500683515967662011-04-14T19:32:36.356-07:002011-04-14T19:32:36.356-07:00I heard this on the news this morning and my thoug...I heard this on the news this morning and my thought was: Even the beautiful, talented, rich, thin have troubles.Charlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17167633465853736197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-13372413143924582122011-04-14T16:50:05.205-07:002011-04-14T16:50:05.205-07:00I wonder if hormones have anything to do with it?I wonder if hormones have anything to do with it?Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-62264491350454172292011-04-14T12:34:15.132-07:002011-04-14T12:34:15.132-07:00My mother has been gone since 2008 and for some re...My mother has been gone since 2008 and for some reason I'm wondering, now, why she was so difficult to live with when I was growing up. I never knew what her mood would be like when I got home from school, whether she would yell or give me the silent treatment.<br /><br />When she got dementia, she was much easier to get along with. She seemed to have forgotten how selfish and lazy and disagreeable I was, and was grateful for everything I did. <br /><br />I'm still mad, though. Go figure!Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-41286950590758611482011-04-14T12:15:35.555-07:002011-04-14T12:15:35.555-07:00She's definitely a very beautiful and talented...She's definitely a very beautiful and talented actress. I'm sure her courage in speaking out is going to be helpful to many.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18196096131750922174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-10452760103908936912011-04-14T12:03:51.122-07:002011-04-14T12:03:51.122-07:00What a beautifully written and heartfelt post. Bra...What a beautifully written and heartfelt post. Bravo to Catherine Zeta Jones, and to you as well, for realizing the pain your mother must have felt. How lucky you were to have such a magic mother. Well, lucky at times . . .Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432335393660130255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-55800587572262541642011-04-14T09:15:30.799-07:002011-04-14T09:15:30.799-07:00Great post and you know what I've been thru wi...Great post and you know what I've been thru with D2...Leslie:https://www.blogger.com/profile/11964698251137788839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-85839317897496763942011-04-14T08:34:09.683-07:002011-04-14T08:34:09.683-07:00Incredible post. Courage is something to be celeb...Incredible post. Courage is something to be celebrated and I thank you for this post. Soooo enlightening to read that someone like Ms. Jones sought out help and isn't afraid to talk about it.<br /><br />Now...if she'll STOP SMOKING and take care of her physical body like her mind I might just do the happy dance! <br /><br />Thanks girly~<br /><br />RebeccaRebecca Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662129266792835433noreply@blogger.com