I hope that he can make it through his tour – but my question is where are his family? Friends? Surely someone is around to guide this …… Shah
Hi Shah,
It’s really common that by the time someone gets this sick and bizarre- most people have left. I read an article with his faher Martin Sheen: His father said, “I’ve tried everything. We have done everything. All I know do to now is leave and hope he will be ok.”
People in Charlie Sheen’s position burn bridges daily. I know that I did when I was manic. People around you can become inconsequential. They are someone to hang out with and play around with. Or, if you are in a dysphoric manic episode, you can be mean and dismission. Of course, not everyone who is manic is like this!
Both of his wives have tried to help. I know of one restraining order from his current wife- who was recently in jail for drug use. At least I think I have this right. As you know, I stopped reading tabloids quite a while ago.
I had few friends when I was finally diagnosed. My paranoia and negativity drove everyone away. Most people with bipolar disorder have burned quite a few bridges! I hope he is ok.
Julie
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Here is a direct article from Dime Wars. It’s the first time I’ve seen a gossip article show some compassion and understanding about Charlie Sheen and his very public manic meltdown.
Here is the text from the article:
Charlie Sheen – Actor Charlie Sheen is changing the face of Hollywood. Charlie Sheen has remained defiant and continues to hold up his middle finger to Hollywood. What does Charlie Sheen get in return? Potentially $7 million dollars in one month.
TMZ reports that “Charlie Sheen Live: My Violent Torpedo of Truth” tour will bring in $7 million dollars in one month for the star.
Sources connected with the concert tour tell us … the deal is for Charlie to perform on 21 dates. He’ll get 85% of the profits, with Live Nation getting the remaining 15%. Charlie’s cut is projected to average between $250,000 – $275,000 for each show.
And there’s more … Charlie will get additional $$$ for after-parties and merchandising with 200,000 pieces of merchandise already shipped out for the show.
In all, we’re told Charlie will pull in $7 million in a month.
And here is the last sentence: finally- so reasonable reporting:
But we think the bigger question here is, will Charlie Sheen survive his own tour??
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Is the media finally listening? Have they gotten scared enough and realized that their behavior and exploitation could lead to his death? Those of us with bipolar know what comes after this upswing. We know the despair and embarrassment he will feel when he comes down.
I would rather be poor, stable and out of the public eye than have $7 million dollars becuase of a public humiliation.
I look at his worn out and sunken in face and my heart aches for Charlie Sheen. This is what I have seen in others who are going through a dysphoric manic episode.
What about you? Do you think that Charlie Sheen can survive his Charlie Sheen live tour?
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When I’m depressed, it’s hard for me to do many things. Work- karaoke with friends, work, creative endeavors. Lots of things. Another problem I have is that it’s very hard for me to play with BiBi. She needs attention, but it just seems like so much work when I’m depressed. It’s easier to just pet her a bit and then do my own thing. When you’re depressed, animals can be a great comfort. I call then depression companions. The problem is that we can get really passive and forget to actually play with them. They need exercise and lively interaction, even when we feel too depressed to do anything.
I now give BiBi my undivided attention when I get home at night. She is so happy to see me. I don’t want to let my depression get in the way of my relationships with people or my animals.
My dad has two dogs: Marcus and Molly. They are great depression companions, but they need attention no matter what mood I’m in. I believe we have to act lively around animals when we don’t feel lively. They deserve as much love as they so unconditionally give us! Julie
I just received this comment from Annmaree:
Hi Julie, my cat always keeps me company and amused with his funny ways!
He’s very vocal about telling me what he wants, food, outside, or play etc So I think they are absolutely a great help in combating depression and getting yourself more lively or active, even when you don’t want to!
I’m sure I’ve read studies that petting an animal makes you calmer and eases depression, just type in ‘animals help depression’ at google and the amount of info is amazing!!!
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The other day, my manager Sheri Joi and I decided to tackle my email. It has been so hard for me to get through it lately and even my own ‘get it done when you’re depressed ‘ techniques were not helping much. I tried everything to get caught up. And then I had an idea.
What if I simply gave my computer to Sheri Joi and we did the email together – out loud? Sheri really understands my bipolar and knows that it’s quite hard to even sit down on some days- which is why my email can get out of control. She also knows my business really well.
So, I passed on my email and said, “Let’s get this done!’
She looked at my inbox and said, “Julie!! Julie!! You have 865 email in your inbox!”
Well, no wonder I couldn’t get it all answered. The problem is that the 865 email are all real- I have looked over each one of them- they are business oriented and have to be looked at. I get about 50 email a day- and if you have a bad depression day for example, you can see how the non ASAP emails would not get answered. I answer my coaching email, work email from editors, and any other appointment emails as soon as possible, but so much is left that still needs to be addressed.
Sheri and I did my email out loud for three hours. We went through over 600 email!!!! No kidding.
And I was able to use so many of my tools: put yourself in a place you can work – ask for help- don’t worry about something do something. All of my tips! Thanks to the help of Sheri Joi.
If you have something to do that looks like a mountain of work- it’s fine to turn it over to someone else and do it together.
Now I just have to get through the 200+ email that are left. 🙂
March 15th, 2011 is now the official: International Clear Out Your Email Inbox Day!
The post on being careful about watching too much media coverage about the natural disasters in Japan really resonated with readers. I think it’s because people with troublesome bipolar are so easily affected by what happens in the world.
Hi Julie,
I was stationed in Japan with the Air Force for a total of 5 yrs near Tokyo and I feel so sad for the Japanese I feel I have a connection with them and It just started my Bipolar a running!!!!
B.
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Hi B.
I know what you mean. I lived in Tokyo for two years and in Osaka for one. It’s not too hard to look at buildings falling down or cars crashing- but when I saw a Japanese person in the rubble, I knew I had to turn it off and I did.
We have to take care of ourselves so that we can be there for others as well! Julie
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Now we have the nuclear threat. Of course this is scary. For everyone. But, if you are mildly psychotic (or know someone who has psychosis- especially if they are paranoid) I just can’t stress enough how important it is to limit contact to the story. I know! It’s world news! But we also have Libya, and unemployment and everything else in the world. People can take care of it when you are ill. If you are well and it doesn’t affect you, that’s great.
But if you’re like me- quite depressed for a few days- THINK OF YOURSELF FIRST. If you’re a family member or partner, it’s a good time to talk to your loved one about turning off the news. Ah yes, that can seem pretty impossible, but at least you can talk about it! Many simply haven’t thought of it and will turn things off once they see they may get sick.
Bipolar management always comes first- always. Otherwise we can’t be there for the world or anyone we know.
Julie
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My post below on the earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan cautioned all of us with bipolar disorder to truly limit our exposure to the media coverage to the disasters. Many people wrote in with comments- you can read them by clicking on the comments button on the post below.
One comment from Colleen made perfect sense.
Excellent advice Julie! You are so right! And obsessing over the media coverage won’t help. A donation to the red cross maybe and then closure. Thanks so much!
It can be hard on us to look at the pictures, watch the videos and talk to others about what is happening. But we can make a donation to the Red Cross. The link is below. You will notice that the home page of the site has pictures. I suggest skipping these and just going straight to the donation.
Knowing about something once- seeing something once and talking about something once doesn’t mean that we aren’t sensitive to the pain in the world. It does mean we can take care of ourselves and not get sick. It means we can feel things in our hearts and then take care of ourselves so that are hearts can give love to the people around us. That is a lot better than getting sick!
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