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@@deadendrite I think it was a combination of both. Today I am off medication and managing pretty well as I've been able to heal over time. Cognitive issues have improved but not 100%. I'd say I'm 90-95% recovered.

I used to get a lot of intrusive thoughts, these days it's no so bad. I've been doing well. Meds have been adjusted so that might be why. Back then I was using chess as my focus and escape. I still focus on chess for slightly different reasons. Thank you for your questions and comments!

Any time! Thanks for watching 😊

Thank you!

Trust me, friend, you can have it all! Lol

Yeah I tend to get hypomanic during the spring/summer. I hope it's not too bad this year, lol.

Thanks bro! Might I ask, what was it that made it good? Do you think I'm improving?

My dog is back to 100% now. She's doing really well. Energy is back, she's eating again, no infections. We're happy to have our family member back! Yeah, flip the question around and it makes you think. Thanks again man.

@@northpolarcoaster1465 I'm glad your pup is great

I am doing pretty good right now, thanks man! I hope you're well as well. Keep on keeping on.

Thanks man. I'm doing pretty good at the moment. Nothing to write home about. In any case, your message to people about not feeling or being alone has always stuck with me since I've seen your videos. So thank YOU my brother. Hope all is well you.

@@northpolarcoaster1465 That's great 🤟

Any time! I hope they help someone in relating to bipolar or as education for someone supporting somebody with bipolar. Your channel helps to inspire that mission. I'm like 5 uploaded videos but they'll eventually get put up. Thanks, Rob 😊

I'm like 5 uploaded videos behind*, that is.

Thanks man!

Hi there! Good morning! Hope all is well.

Just for you buddy 😊

Thanks for stopping by! You definitely helped to inspire my channel so I wanted to help fight the stigma. Hopefully my little piece of youtube can contribute to that. Thanks for all you do, Gary. Cheers!

@@northpolarcoaster1465 I'm glad I was able to inspire you to tell your story to help others know they are not alone. keep it up

Thanks brother.

Maybe I'm just getting lucky or something, I don't think I'm particularly good at mancala... So next time I'll try to lose and see what happens hehe.

Oh gosh, that's not good. The preemptive coming out letter can be quite effective. How did that go?

Oh, right, what was I thinking? :P

Thanks a lot, Forrest. I strive for that often. I just have to accept that I am that I am, and that's what matters. Thanks for your support, man.

Thanks man :)

Lol, it's still a learning process. I'm glad you enjoyed that debacle.

Lol! Good times. You're welcome, Forrest, I'm glad I can share some of my experiences and I hope they help you and others. :)

Thank you!

You're so welcome bro!

Yeah, sometimes we just feel like crap and can't get out of the funk. Just gotta ride it out sometimes. The next day I was feeling a lot better tho, so that was good. I even made a couple of videos too. Worth it. Ah, Akira. Those were the days. Don't forget Ghost in the Shell, Ranma 1/2, and DBZ lol.

And when it's time for leavin', I hope you'll understaaaaaaand, That I was born a ramblin' maaaaan. This was a good start for my day. At least I'm not alone, lol. Thanks man.

She gets that from me ;)

Man, you daughter is so smart! She's got a good handle on it. My son is an only child too.

Thanks so much!

@@FreeMeLife Thanks! Yeah she is, I can't keep up with her anymore sometimes. I try my best to teach my daughter what's going on with me, and I was pleasantly surprised she was paying attention! Ha! And, how does your son like being an only child? Does he wish he had siblings?

@@northpolarcoaster1465 mine is pretty introverted lol

If you can think of any more I'd be happy to redo the video (cuz of the microphone) and add them. I'm all ears!

Yeah I don't know how I've been able to do this channel so far without notes. Maybe I really do have something to say after all :P

And it never stops (the roller coaster). You're just along for the ride and hoping your meds help you not get sick on the ride. At least we're not alone! <3

Also meant to say that I hope you feel better soon!

@@northpolarcoaster1465 thats right! We all need to stay connected somewhat.

Here, have a /hug! We're in this together. This too shall pass. I just wish it didn't take so long, lol. Thanks for stopping by, I hope you have a great day :)

@@northpolarcoaster1465 it will pass. I like your frog. You arent on the roller coast alone.

Hehehe

/hugs!

Thanks for checking in 😊

She might... I doubt it, but I'll ask her. Good question :)

Thanks man, I appreciate it. I hear you on the anxiety part, but for me mostly I think it has to do with being disenfranchised with holidays in general. I can't get over how holidays are all about money these days, so I choose not to participate... which probably bled over into forgetting my anniversary, lol.

Hehe, aren't I good dad? I do what must be done! :D

@@northpolarcoaster1465 does this mean you are a "brony"?

@@northpolarcoaster1465 Yes...i remember names from the cars movie. He watched it like crazy!

@@healingwithforrest haha, naw

Thanks, I'll let him know!

Yeah, I've sort of lost the holiday spirit, so to speak. When I see holidays, I see businesses trying to get people to buy stuff for those holidays and I choose not to participate in that too much.

@@northpolarcoaster1465 yup....same thinking here.. Some are judgemental but ehhh.

Thank you for saying that. Yeah I'm definitely not a date person, but I don't have much of an excuse (I could set myself some reminders).

@@northpolarcoaster1465 i can understand that.

Thai food is the best! We've got really good Asian cuisine here.

@@northpolarcoaster1465 jealous lol

It's nice to see you too :) Cheers!

I'll reply a bit later, but thanks for all the love, Forrest!

Sometimes I'll get triggered and I don't know where it came from. This happens a few times with my daughter, like some stressor that I didn't see before or see coming. I've been pretty good at recognizing them as they are after the fact though, and I try to learn from those.

I agree, it's so hard to figure out. Hypomania tricks us into believing things that aren't technically true, but they are reasonable at the moment. Bipolar is a difficult mental illness because of this and how it changes your perception and your thinking. It's messed up! Oh yeah, I totally feel you on those crashes. Not a problem, Forrest. Thank you for watching this video and I hope you stay tuned for more. Cheers!

My pleasure! Thank you for watching my video and I hope you have a great day!

Happy anniversary hun! <3 Looking forward to another 7 years!