{"id":7848,"date":"2013-10-07T21:26:06","date_gmt":"2013-10-08T04:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bipolarhappens.com\/bhblog\/?p=7848"},"modified":"2018-05-15T09:58:13","modified_gmt":"2018-05-15T16:58:13","slug":"julie-a-fast-on-miley-cyrus-amanda-bynes-and-the-open-letters-from-sinead-oconnor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bipolarhappens.com\/bhblog\/julie-a-fast-on-miley-cyrus-amanda-bynes-and-the-open-letters-from-sinead-oconnor\/","title":{"rendered":"Julie A. Fast on Miley Cyrus, Amanda Bynes and the Open Letters from Sinead O\u2019Connor"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Julie A. Fast on Miley Cyrus, Amanda Bynes\u00a0 <\/strong>and the Open Letters from Sinead O\u2019Connor<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/strong>People have asked me my ideas on the Miley Cyrus, Amanda Bynes and Sinead O’Connor social media war of words. Here’s my take on the situation.<\/p>\n

Miley Cyrus was rude and unkind to Amanda Bynes who is currently in treatment for a mental health disorder. Her breakdown was seen by thousands through her social media posts where to be honest, she was very disrespectful of her fellow musicians \u2013 and in some cases very odd in her \u2018love\u2019 posts to the singer Drake.<\/p>\n

But, as always there is more here than what is seen on the surface.<\/p>\n

Why did Miley Tweet About Amanda Bynes?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Amanda Bynes was ill and sent a tweet to Miley Cyrus that said, U R Ugly<\/em>. So, I can see why Miley is upset.\u00a0 I would be too- and if it were just two pop starlettes getting their social media feud on, who cares!<\/p>\n

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The problem is that Miley has missed the connection between the U R Ugly<\/em> tweet and Amanda Bynes\u2019 obvious mental illness. That is why everyone is so upset including Sinead O\u2019Connor who has been very open about her bipolar disorder diagnosis and how it affected her behavior when she was Miley\u2019s age.<\/p>\n

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Why\u00a0Did Sinead O\u2019Connor Get Involved?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sinead O\u2019Connor responded to Miley and asked that she have more respect for those of us with a mental illness. Miley was not very understanding in her response. She went on the attack and posted tweets from Sinead regarding her bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n

I know, this all sounds like a sixth grade playground upset, but it\u2019s just too serious to ignore what has happened if you are affected by mental illness.<\/p>\n

When I saw that Miley Cyrus re-tweeted Sinead O’Connor\u2019s tweets about her bipolar disorder, \u00a0I was amazed that Miley took the time to go back and find them. Sinead wrote me on Twitter with some of her questions at the time. I was so impressed with her openness. She asked about medications.<\/p>\n

It was a few years ago! She had just figured out what was going on in her brain- and so much was making sense and she had questions.<\/p>\n

A friend pointed out that because the Miley re-Tweets didn’t have a date on them, people might think that Sinead was sick right now- which she obviously isn’t. \u00a0This is where it got personal with Sinead.<\/p>\n

Sinead pointed out the dates of the tweets in one of her open letters to Miley. (The internet is an amazing tool for education when used the right way!)<\/p>\n

Did Miley Cyrus Go too Far When She Posted Sinead’s Old Tweets about Bipolar Disorder?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Yes!!\u00a0 Come on Miley! If you are\u00a0going to use social media to get your point across, at least note that the Tweets were from a time when Sinead was ill and seeking help. Otherwise, it might affect the way that people view Sinead today, especially in terms of her ability to work. Miley’s clever retort to the current controversy could have a very real and damaging effect on Sinead’s upcoming tour, how she makes a living and if she was in a vulnerable state, it have put her in a spiral<\/p>\n

It saddens that someone in Miley’s position would put down Sinead O’Connor for being open and honest about her bipolar disorder. But Sinead is well and strong right now and has very obviously taken great care of herself since her diagnosis.<\/p>\n

Is Miley Just Immature?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

No way! Let’s not let Miley off the hook and say it’s an immaturity thing. That’s B.S.\u00a0 Miley would NEVER have written any of this if the topic had been breast cancer.\u00a0 Can you imagine if she sent a Tweet that said:<\/p>\n

“Amanda! Get over it!\u00a0 It’s just chemo for your breast cancer.\u00a0 Your behavior is just weird.”<\/em><\/p>\n

The entire Race for the Cure would have worn protest t-shirts.<\/p>\n

Physical illness groups such as Race for the Cure are organized- those of us with mental illness are not.<\/p>\n

We are such an easy target.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0This isn\u2019t immaturity- it\u2019s mental illness ignorance.<\/p>\n

We have come a long way- but there is so long to go. Miley needs a spanking for sure. She’s a brat. I actually like her a lot and thought she was hilarious on Saturday Night Live.\u00a0 She\u2019s an artist. Fine.<\/p>\n

What she really needs is a cup of mental health kindness. When an \u2018artist\u2019 who has a huge following uses it to put down a defenseless person, then it has gone too far.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s very obvious that Amanda Bynes is very ill and that any U R Ugly<\/em> message she sent was done under extreme duress and can\u2019t\u00a0 be taken personally in light of her currently being treated for a mental illness.<\/p>\n

My heart breaks for Amanda Bynes and her family.\u00a0 Her parents went through the same experience I had when my former partner Ivan was ill in 1995 and I had to go to court to keep him safe in the hospital.\u00a0 The huge difference is that there was no social media back then.\u00a0 Ivan’s manic and psychotic behavior stayed safe. I can\u2019t imagine what it must be like to read all of this while your daughter is still so very ill.<\/p>\n

I’m so thankful there was no social media when I was manic and in my 20s.\u00a0 That would be embarrassing!<\/p>\n

Miley can laugh about her VMA performance and call it her poetic license. I agree with her! We can turn off the TV. She is a performer- let her perform.<\/p>\n

The difference is that Amanda Bynes has lost her career. \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

She is such a beautiful and funny actress. I hope that she can get treatment and find stability.\u00a0 I know from personal experience that she is going to be MORTIFIED at what she did when she was ill. She will need a lot of support.<\/p>\n

I have heard many diagnoses reported. She was obviously manic and psychotic and we know that means some form of bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n

Is There a Positive?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Yes! \u00a0I can see the bright side and say thank you to Miley. Because of her,\u00a0we get to see the amazing Sinead O’Connor talking about her experiences with bipolar disorder. (I have added a link to her interview for the Ireland Independent newspaper. )<\/p>\n

Miley unwittingly opened up a much needed dialogue that gives those of us with bipolar and other mental health disorders a forum for getting our opinions across. Miley has given us millions of views- this will educate so many ignorant people! I feel bad for Miley in some ways-\u00a0 she didn\u2019t take on Sinead O\u2019Connor the singer- she took on Sinead O\u2019Connor and the entire world of bipolar disorder.\u00a0 That will not be a fair fight.\u00a0 Miley will get schooled.<\/p>\n

I normally would get online and talk with everyone on the topic. But I’m not up for it right now- thank heavens Sinead is there to get our voice heard. \u00a0I can’t imagine what it would be like if someone attacked me socially right now. I’m stable enough to stick up for myself- but it would take a toll on my health.<\/p>\n

If you have bipolar- how has all of this affected you? If you love someone with the illness- or any mental health disorder, how did it affect you? If you’re not sure what to do, I suggest you forward this newsletter and then ask others what they are thinking.<\/p>\n

If we demand justice for those with physical illnesses and disabilities, we have to demand the same justice for those who can’t speak for themselves due to mental illness.<\/p>\n

We need the respect because unkind words and actions can make us ill. Words directed towards those with bipolar disorder can cause physical harm.<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t have the luxury of a stable brain to protect us if times get tough.<\/p>\n

Believe me.. having a well brain is a luxury I’ve never taken for granted!<\/p>\n

I\u2019m interested to know what you think. Please comment on my blog and <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

pass on this post and link to anyone you think could benefit.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Click here<\/a> to read and listen to Sinead O\u2019Connor\u2019s take on all of this.\u00a0 The interview is from the Irish Independent: Sinead O’Connor: What Miley Cyrus Should Say Next.<\/em> The singer tells Barry Egan why she’s incensed about Cyrus’s tweets<\/p>\n

Finally, let\u2019s respect Miley Cyrus and her right to state her opinion.\u00a0 And most of all, let\u2019s write Sinead on her Twitter account and give her as much support and thanks as possible. She spoke for many of us who were not up for this particular battle.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Thanks to Sinead!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Julie A. Fast on Miley Cyrus, Amanda Bynes and the Open Letters from Sinead O\u2019Connor<\/p>\n

People have asked me my ideas on the Miley Cyrus, Amanda Bynes and Sinead O’Connor social media war of words. Here’s my take on the situation.<\/p>\n

Miley Cyrus was rude and unkind to Amanda Bynes who is currently in treatment for a mental health disorder. Her breakdown was seen by thousands through her social media posts where to be honest, she was very disrespectful of her fellow musicians \u2013 and in some cases very odd in her \u2018love\u2019 posts to the singer Drake.<\/p>\n

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