Now that I have been on with Sprint for an hour and sent two messages to my list, I figured out who that lady was. I sent two messages to see what the last name was of the person she was getting messages from.
Here is the deal. Someone on my list, was forwarding messages to her. Who knows, it could have been her. I have no idea. Anyway, she told me that the second message had a last name of so and so so (name omitted to protect the guilty) I looked that person up and found the person and removed her from my list.
I had to three way her to spring and she proceeded to curse me out and use all kinds of profanity about me texting her. I have never heard somone that can use so many double negatives and profanity at the same time. “I no ain’t gonna do nothing to help uses.” “You’re a mother fXXXXX a-hole.” Imagine having to listen to that???
WOW, what a conversation. I swear at one point I thought about getting rid of the mailiing list.
Well I have to go get something to eat. Hopefully this has been entertaining for you.
Dave
Umm she sounds pretty bipolar to me!! hahaha!! you’re right, she was probably sending the messages herself,,,geesh. You really thought about tossing your email list???? now that’s a WOW. Glad you didnt and glad to hear that nightmare is over. Does that happen alot to you?
Hey Dave,
This is Mr. J.C.A.N, but as a Blogger user I am on as “Hardryve”. I recently changed IP’s so make a note if you have the time it’s: eternity739@bellsouth.net now instead of eternity739@earthlink.net. (For sending those newletters)
I am originally from the “Garden State” also, born in “Newark”, and lived in “Monmouth County” for yrs, around the Jersey Shore Area, Belmar, Spring Lake Heights, down to Point Pleasant….
Now I reside down here in the “Sunshine State” for the last 15 yrs. I get your newsletters, don’t always have the time to read everyone, but I usually keep them all inside a folder I made in my email client, kinda like my archive of your newsletters, in case I ever want to resort back to them when I’m not busy.
Heard of Stanhope, N.J…. but can’t right off place the location in my mind as I’m typing. I would like to get more involved with the study of Bi-Polarism, but at the moment am pressed for time, that rare commodity that we all could use more of.
But as you requested in your most recent newsletter about starting your blog, I decided to get here and leave a brief comment for you.
Perhaps we will be able to dialogue much more once I am freed up with some things happenning at the moment. At any rate, enjoy reading your newsletters; keep them coming they are important to all who may receive them..
J.C.A.N, (lets shorten that to John ok) Hear from you soon David stay well,
Mr.John Naughton aka: John (on blogger=Hardryve)
Hello David,
Sorry to hear you had such an inconsider person causing you such trouble. It is amazing when you try to help some people by just giving free information which really isn’t free becasue it is your time. But don’t give up on those that need you. I like your messages they have help me with my boyfriend which we almost lost each other because has a bi-polar person and he was using drugs on top of it all I had no idea, found out one night he robbed me and I put him on the street. He admitted himself to rehap and that has been 6mos. ago and he called me to help be a part of his recovery and I have been there the past 3mos. going to AA and we go to counsling together we are trying to understand each other disorders. I am Major Depressent/ADHD. What a combination but with God help and the help of AA and others we are happier now than ever. So don’t give up on help those of us who need it. OK, Please.
Thank You,
Cat
Wow that is a terrible thing that you had to listen to that garbage. I am so glad that you didnt chuck the mailing list because, believe it or not you are helping so many people. That “maniac” is definately in the minority. Thanks for all that you have done and will continue to do.
David,
Sorry you had to listen to that ignorance. Your time and effort helps me deal with my 13 year old daughter that is rapid-cycler Bipolar 1 and ADHD. I love reading your articles and everything you send I am just praying like everyone else for a miracle. But of course in the mean time your e-mails are wonderful.
David – I hope that things get resolved with this Jessica woman. I have been on other mail lists and have always been surprised at some of the people that are lurking around out there. As everyone else has said, I am also glad that you have decided to stay with this. I am glad to hear about your upcoming course for people with bipolar disorder. I have been receiving all of your information but not as a supporter, rather as someone with bipolar disorder, in the hopes that the information will provide me with a better understanding and also help me to better explain to family members. I struggled with depression for many years. Just recently I was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder. My son, Sean, suicided 9 yrs ago while a psychiatric inpatient, also bipolar. I am sorry that you get unsupportive emails. What you are doing is very important and most of us appreciate it beyond words.
Dear David,
I am extremely happy you continue with the list, as you have to put up with a lot of negative thoughts not only for one day but for many days>>>>>>
Greetings from the UK David much love
I’m glad you figured it out.
I want to tell you that I really appreciate all that you do. You have returned several of my phone calls and really helped me out when I was having such trouble finding someone to talk to. I am the one who is supporting a friend who was in a manic episode, wandering around Altantic City, in massive denial and I was just trying to come up to speed on what bipolar is. you helped me a lot.
he is back in Florida and in a hospital, thank God. I am visiting him today and just wanted to take a moment to let you know and to thank you. (I understand how many calls and letters you get so it’s ok if you don’t remember me[s].
I have been attending a bipolar support group that meets here in Orlando and it is really helpful (DPSA).
I was thinking that it might be good to have a message thread about different medications. i know they work so differently for different folks and having a lot of input could ultimately give a balanced picture.
As much as I agree that this lady should NOT have used a temper with you David, unfortunately you have just been exposed to another “symptom” of bipolar. And as unfortunate as this is on your end, this lady NEEDS helps, not to be put down and called names. This “maniac” as one noter called her is suffering from a severe manic episode which comes with irritability, anger, and almost always words that could make a sailor blush. It’s part of the disorder, not her personality. Of course for all of us whether the patient or the supporters need to learn the appropriate way to deal with these episodes properly, not put her down or name call, that only makes it worse.
I do believe that you’ve come across a very important issue to address in one of your articles/newsletters. People have to learn to address the disorder and not label the character of a person because of symptoms they have no control over.
Take it from me, I spend 99% of my life severely manic and rapid-cycling. I have not had a “mood change” in over 3 years. Depression is not even in my vocabulary, but irritability is my middle name unfortunately.
Unfortunately people do not just have to be mentally diagnosed to use such foul language. It is perhaps inappropriately a part of the new culture. I am truly glad though that you got this mess sorted out and you should recieve no further headaches. Being diagnosed mentally ill gives no one permission to be agressively rude and disrespectful, the only exceptions to this are those whom are in truly psychotic states or whom have turettes syndrome. Respectful and helpful communication processes is learned behaviour and negative and unhelpful behaviours can be modified.
Take care David,
Kindest Regards,
Bonnie