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Esther Herbert
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YOU are important and so is your mental health!
I am a Mental Health Wellness Advocate and speaking out about mental health issues is my passion.
Mental illness destroys lives and we can, together, open up a dialogue that will reduce stigma and allow everyone to have a fulfilling life. Let's remember that we need each other to get well. There are people all around you that need your support and care. Be a listening ear to someone today. Let's make a difference. I had Bipolar Disorder for 22 years before I received a proper diagnosis and got help at Markham Stouffville Hospital 24 years ago. My life began to change.
No one should suffer in silence.
I am honoured to speak out about my story of living with Bipolar and of addictions and now being 31 years sober and tobacco free!
"ela faz seus próprios fogos de artifício"
'she makes her own fireworks'
Frank Amador
I am a Mental Health Wellness Advocate and speaking out about mental health issues is my passion.
Mental illness destroys lives and we can, together, open up a dialogue that will reduce stigma and allow everyone to have a fulfilling life. Let's remember that we need each other to get well. There are people all around you that need your support and care. Be a listening ear to someone today. Let's make a difference. I had Bipolar Disorder for 22 years before I received a proper diagnosis and got help at Markham Stouffville Hospital 24 years ago. My life began to change.
No one should suffer in silence.
I am honoured to speak out about my story of living with Bipolar and of addictions and now being 31 years sober and tobacco free!
"ela faz seus próprios fogos de artifício"
'she makes her own fireworks'
Frank Amador
Staying in the Moment! Mindful Living.
Can you actually stop the racing thoughts and live 'in the moment'? It's not easy but it is doable with practice and determination. You can train your mind to enjoy where you are, who you are with and to think of nothing else, even for a short time. You can live differently and with more peace and even joy😊
#bipolar #livinginthemoment #mentalhealth #mindfulness #hope #mentalhealthmatters
#bipolar #livinginthemoment #mentalhealth #mindfulness #hope #mentalhealthmatters
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BIPOLAR MANIA!!
Просмотров 524Месяц назад
No one understands the intensity of Bipolar Mania like those that have the Disorder and have felt it first hand. Acute mania is "defined as an extremely unstable euphoric or irritable mood along with an excess activity or energy level, excessively rapid thought and speech, reckless behavior and feeling of invincibility." Lack of impulse control and the need to 'go go go' can be dangerous. To co...
Recharge but be Smart! Bipolar Living
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No one can plan a perfect vacation but planning a 'smart' one can certainly be accomplished. Making the most out of your time off is vital. You need to recharge, re-focus and rejuvenate! But, at the same time, you need to maintain your good sleep habits, exercise, take your meds, pray, meditate and whatever you normally do to manage your disorder. Your mental health depends on it!
Facing your Diagnosis Bipolar Living
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When you receive a mental health diagnosis for the first time it feels like your world is crumbling, you have anxiety about what to do now!! As you let the diagnosis slowly absorb in your mind and body, just know that you have a lot of company in that new world, people you can talk to, professionals who can guide you, books to read and advocates in your home, family, friends and many employers ...
Spring into Your Joy !! Bipolar Living!
Просмотров 4094 месяца назад
Spring tells us something new and exciting is in the air ! It is an invigorating time to get moving, get outside and get your mindset out of the winter blues! We need to get outside and breathe in some fresh air, go for a walk or jog, find a lawn chair to relax in....anything at all to bask in the sunshine. Spring means new growth and you can experience new growth in your own life like never be...
Refuse to Give Up
Просмотров 4505 месяцев назад
We who battle a mental disorder know this very well: When you exhibit tenacity, determination, 'never say die', staying the course, grit and when you refuse to give up...then comes the light. You now have hope and you know things will get better ! You are much stronger than you think. Believe in yourself !
Bipolar Daze Living with Bipolar
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To live with Bipolar, to have it a part of your life, with all it's extreme ups and downs, and then learn to manage it is one of the most empowering things you will ever do. Those of us who battle this insidious disorder know intimately the challenges, the pitfalls and the work it takes to get through the day to day and all about the 'bipolar daze'. Knowing there are many others out there that ...
Dealing with Pain
Просмотров 4307 месяцев назад
Have you ever felt like someone was reaching down and healing your pain? Taking away the hurt you thought would never ease. You might call them angels of mercy, best friends, family or maybe even a stranger you encounter just as you are needing help. The pain of grief, loneliness, abandonment are deeply buried in us. An unexpected kindness can come when we least expect it and promote healing by...
ARE YOU OFF TRACK? Battling Bipolar
Просмотров 9198 месяцев назад
It is easy to drift off track in our thinking and we don't even notice it until something feels 'off'. We can become irritable, sluggish, and even have an upset stomach. We can go down that rabbit hole quickly. Let's start off this New Year making good choices, listening to good things and enjoying those helpful people around us. Sometimes it's hard to swim upstream so surround yourself, wherev...
Has the 'merry' in Merry Christmas left you?
Просмотров 3868 месяцев назад
This time of year can be very tiring, trying and sometimes even terrible for many of us. I hope to encourage you through this tough time. Wishing you a holiday season that you can get through and work through and hopefully get to the other side. Remember you are never really alone. Take good care of yourself. Please subscribe to my RUclips channel #bipolar #bipolarawareness #depression #sad #mi...
STOP! Are You Committing Fraud? Living with Bipolar
Просмотров 88110 месяцев назад
Imposter Syndrome shouts out to your inner psyche that you do not measure up, you can't perform and you are not worthy! Many times you are underestimating yourself. Your abilities are copious and real but unfortunately you do not acknowledge those great talents. Sometimes you are dumbfounded by the kind words people are saying but just can't fathom those praise words are about you ! You may hav...
Lists! Are They Your Undoing? Living with Bipolar
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You can turn list making and list doing into great accomplishments that can lead your mental health toward a positive overhaul! I believe you can do this even if you might not think so, at this moment. Remember a large task is made up of small tasks. If you break the huge task down into smaller more manageable parts you can check off that big task one small task at a time! (Thanks Ana) You can ...
Bipolar Agitation! Irritability!
Просмотров 15 тыс.Год назад
Very hard to deal with these particular symptoms of Bipolar Disorder. Every day, every episode that comes at you is different and ultimately disturbs your inner peace. How you handle this nightmare, this rollercoaster of emotions is of utmost importance to your stability, recovery and most importantly your peace of mind. #bipolar #mentalhealth #journey #healthy #healing #bipolarawareness #livin...
Handling life's ups and downs
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No matter who you are, how old you are, where you come from there will always be circumstances and people that push your buttons. It is always how we handle those trying times that define us and put us on one road or another. #bipolar #mentalhealth #journey #healthy #healing #bipolarawareness #livinglife #manageyourdisorder #depression #hope
Had any Self Doubt lately?
Просмотров 530Год назад
No matter who we are we have all struggled with self doubt. Here are some tips to help you minimize your self doubts. #bipolar #mentalhealth #journey #healthy #healing #bipolarawareness #livinglife #manageyourdisorder #depression #hope
Radio Interview on Raw Mike Richards 06/21/23 Living with Bipolar
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Radio Interview on Raw Mike Richards 06/21/23 Living with Bipolar
Being Vulnerable can Help you Heal Living with Bipolar
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Being Vulnerable can Help you Heal Living with Bipolar
Are you Savouring the Moments of Your Life? Living with Bipolar
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Are you Savouring the Moments of Your Life? Living with Bipolar
BipolarStrong. Celebrating my 100th Video Visit !
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BipolarStrong. Celebrating my 100th Video Visit !
Radio Interview on Raw Mike Richards 04/24/19 Living with Bipolar
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Radio Interview on Raw Mike Richards 04/24/19 Living with Bipolar
Run for Women Oct 19, 2018 Advertisement Living with Bipolar
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Run for Women Oct 19, 2018 Advertisement Living with Bipolar
Radio Interview on Raw Mike Richards 08/16/18 Living with Bipolar
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Radio Interview on Raw Mike Richards 08/16/18 Living with Bipolar
Radio Interview on Raw Mike Richards 01/18/23 Living with Bipolar
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Radio Interview on Raw Mike Richards 01/18/23 Living with Bipolar
Wishing You the Merriest Christmas.......Living with Bipolar
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Wishing You the Merriest Christmas.......Living with Bipolar
Lower Your Expectations Living with Bipolar
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Lower Your Expectations Living with Bipolar
My Happy Place to De-Stress Living with Bipolar
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My Happy Place to De-Stress Living with Bipolar
Weight Gain due to Covid Living With Bipolar
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Weight Gain due to Covid Living With Bipolar
Speaking Honour at my company BRADY Living with Bipolar
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Speaking Honour at my company BRADY Living with Bipolar
When Someone Close Betrays You - Bipolar Disorder
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When Someone Close Betrays You - Bipolar Disorder
So gorgeous and charming 💚 💚 🔥
beautifully said! Uplifting and positive!
Thank you! Glad you tuned in and found this video to be uplifting. Very kind of you to let me know!
You give me so much hope as a fourteen-year-old recently diagnosed with bipolar, thank you Esther! You are saving lives!!
@@caylawade6879 well you have given me great joy to read your note! That means the world to me! Thank you and bless you on your BP journey. You have got this❤
your channel is growing, but you remain unchanged. Your sweetness shines through your words....
@@lesliefitzgerald2354 your dear comment means so much. I am striving every video to be authentic and to stay true. I appreciate you taking the time to write and so glad you are still enjoying....very encouraging❤
Thanks for passing on those up-full and equally encouraging thoughts, a very positive week to you!
Really am so glad you enjoyed. Thank you so much letting me know. Positive week to you as well😊
Great video!
I so appreciate that ! thank you !
I have found that CBD isolate works better than psych meds! Deal with bipolar1 and have been set free from almost all those horrible symptoms, and also psych med side effects. 4 yrs now!! ❤
So very glad something that works so well for you!👏🏻
Esther....incredible talk! So well spoken, courageous and passionate! Keep shining your light! You are touching so many lives by being so brave!
My dear English teacher Mom would really appreciate your 'well spoken' comment! Then she would know she raised me well.😊. I appreciate your very kind and encouraging words. I believe showing vulnerability helps us all to grow. Thank you for taking the time to write. You have encouraged me! Bless you on your journey and may you bless all you meet a long your way ❤
Greetings . Do you know anything about Late stage bipolar 1 and Cognitive Decline. Just checking around. Thanks!
No just what I have read on google articles about late state bipolar and cognitive decline. Sorry. I am sure you have read everything you can get your hands on. Bless you on your journey
Procastination is not laziness .It's a depression response. Take care of your daily personal energy.
Excellent. Thank you for that wisdom
I'm at the point in my life,where I don't want to do anything.
That is extremely hard times. I think we have all been there but that doesn't help - ride it through, try to find one tiny thing to do that you like, reach out to someone you trust when you can and know that it will not last. I am very sorry.
Give me some of your positive energy, I feel the world coming down on me and it's hard to stay grounded. You help me so much in ways you will never know, but probably already understand.... :)
Oh you are very dear. Thank you and yes I do 'probably already understand' because I do. The type of day that you are having is tough and you do feel alone and hard to imagine life getting back on track but you will. I know you will. I believe it even when you can't. Bless you. Glad my video helped lift your spirits ! 💗
Hey Esther! I just recently got diagnosed and I'd love to hear your like, top tips for someone newly diagnosed <3
@@alicesharp4176 thank you for your note! It is so good to know what you have, isn't it? That means you can study and find out what works best for you. Top tip...relax, you have got this. Your management of this disorder will come in time, stay committed to your regime, Dr, blood work, exercise. Share your struggles, be prepared to fail....just get back up. You are the important one. Every day is a gift...Remember that. Bless you on your journey.❤
I'm absolutely terrified to go back n get a reassessment the first time I approached the medical to help me I was put thru 15 yrs of experimental drugs and traumatised treatment by family and parts of the system that shud hav been more understanding the drugs did not work after all that time and WEEKLY THERAPY nobody picked anything up except hyper vigilance and anxiety and if that's wat being sad gets you in therapy then a real diagnosis must be worse than that... I lied to the docs took 4 years of masking 'HEALTHY' refused pharma meds went to Indeginous medicine n therapies to get back to sum independence and detox the poison in my body then I went bush and disappeared went estranged to my family and recluse... it's been 8 years since then, I've lived quietly with my children (in and out) I will go camp a few weeks for solitude then come back and manage my mind quite well, however Feb 2024 then march 24 I hit a crisis of bereavement and hav gone straight back to behaviours and manias like before 😭 I haven't left the house for 7 mnths, my children hav reached out to ask me to get help... easy to ask much harder to execute based on personal experience... I'm not sure how to go about it this time without becoming ENTRAPPED by consent and the legals involved in mental health medical treatment... I'm enjoying listening to your videos I can soo relate to alot of your experiences... I'm early 70s born
I am so very sorry I did not see your note. I am understand very well the pain you have experienced. Nothing is as hard as navigating mental health but please know you are not alone - many of us suffer the same issues. Help is out there when you have the strength to ask for you and I pray that it will be soon for you. God bless you dearly
@@estherherbert-bipolarstrong an update beautiful lady.... I reached out after watching many videos and I have my first appt today and this time around I have a health coach who will walk with me as I go thru this to get a correct diagnosis... I wish you all the best... I wish myself all the best too
@@alaine5083 way to go!! I am so happy for you. You are making great strides. Well done. So glad you found some help through my videos. You can do it...one step by one step. Bless your journey.❤
I just get highly agitated, but it’s not brought on by anything that I did. The anger is sky high the other day I put my index finger in my mouth and I bit as hard as I could, and I let out a primal scream.
Very had to copy and I think we try anything to feel and release the anger and get on with our lives. We can't do anything but try and for that I am glad you do. Coping mechanisms could work for you that are less hard on yourself as you say. Brisk walk, music you love, talking to a friend you trust, going for a drive, swimming, nature, pets can all divert the pain. I hope you find your way.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Mine was different, but I definitely relate to the experience of having snapped and lost touch with reality. I was coming out of a severe depression and threw water on my wife in an argument. She left and I was up for 3 days sending the most horrible texts to her non-stop. My marriage ended that day, and I’ve been trying to pick up the pieces and figure out what happened since. I’ve been trying to get treatment, but I’ve been struggling to tell my doctors that I’m experiencing things that are new and different from my usual self and my usual depression. I keep going through periods where not myself, and it’s hard to communicate to a doctor who doesn’t know me and what I was like before. It helps to hear stories from others to have the courage to speak up and not try to hide away behaviour that I’m really ashamed of.
Very sorry for your experiences with the symptoms and aftermath of Bipolar. It is such a hard disease - so tough on all of us and those around us. Yes as you said we are all different and have a different cross to bear. I am very glad you found my story helpful and for sure that is the reason I tell them. Glad we can encourage each other. Bless you on your journey.
Thank you for sharing your story. I feel seen and heard with your videos! You're not kidding that it can do so much damage. I think asking someone to keep an eye out for you is a great thing to do. Healing after the experience is so big too. ❤
@@kieferjustine9392 You are very well. I am glad to share my story and always hope someone funds it helpful. I really appreciate your kind and encouraging words. They have helped inspire me to keep sharing. Thank you and know you can manage this. You are in charge capable and strong. God bless you!
@@estherherbert-bipolarstrong thank you!
Thank you for this video. Sending love ❤
Oh you are so welcome. Glad you tuned in and thank you for writing ! ❤
What is your diagnosis
I was properly diagnosed in the year 2000 with Bipolar Disorder. My Doctor thinks I had it since 15 so I experienced 22 years of not knowing. It was a relief to get the help I desperately needed. Thanks for.writing.
As someone that also has bipolar the agitation part hit me so hard; I hate when that feeling arises ‘cause it makes you feel awful and you just wanna go off on everyone you see 🫤
Yes it is awful! Sometimes so much harder to control the "tell off" mode. Success comes but those you left in your wake will never be the same. All the best as you manage this tough disorder.
I take it out on myself. I talked nice to everyone else.
@@lindamastropietro4429 very sad and real thing to do - you are worth a lot more than that.
Agree talking thst time not helping, I need to be alone and let it run it's course
Talking can sure make it worse at times. Being alone when the terrible tongue doesn't need to be heard is good. thank you so much for your note !
Thanks what meds worked for bipolar I haven’t found any that made feel better yet I’m still unable to work and be around any one
Frist of all thank you so much for writing. Everyone is so different but what is and has been working for me is lithium. I have been on it for 24 years and it has allowed me to manage my Bipolar. I hope you find something good for you. God Bless
@@estherherbert-bipolarstrong Thank you also
How do you make a sincere explanation without a weak excuse? The real world doesn't care about Bipolar Disorder?
You will have those that you have build up trust and they will actually hear you but you are right many frustrations trying to get the world to listen. Best to walk the walk do your best and be sincere like you said. Bless you !
Thanks for doing this well. Lonely in efforts to drive yourself to feel better. Trying to find docs etc to make this go away and why I called them. Have underestimated both anxiety and new worse Bp1 depression. Where is the Hypomania. You're late!
Thank you. I am glad to know you are listening. This is a very tough disorder. There are no easy answers. We are all unique and your struggle will be different from any one else's. I do hope you find exactly works for you. Bless on your journey.
Thanks for sharing these!
It is my pleasure. So glad you tune in.
Esther that's how i feel every day😢😢😢
That is a very difficult feeling to deal with - I am very sorry.
@@estherherbert-bipolarstrong thankyou Esther
Thank you for sharing this. I’ve been trying to get a clear diagnosis for several years now, and I feel like my primary symptom of mania is anger/rage. It’s so frustrating. I go through deep depressions, and I’m thrilled to finally be out of them and have enough energy to leave my apartment, but I have this hair trigger temper, and I go off on nothing. Then I feel so embarrassed and ashamed of my behaviour. Nothing about it feels good or euphoric. I appreciate your experience. I want medication so bad, but I’m having trouble finding a psychiatrist who will treat me and I don’t think I’ve been able to be very clear about my symptoms. You’re giving me hope that this could be managed. Because it’s exhausting for me
it took my 22 years to get a proper diagnosis and when I had a complete break with reality and had to be handcuffed and led out of my place of employment did I get the help I needed. I really hope you get the help you need. You are open to it and you want it those two things are very important. Mania is so very hard to manage and no there is nothing euphoric about it. Getting a Psychiatrist and a good one is important for your ongoing help and managing the disorder. I wish you much success as you navigate your journey. Bless you.
@@estherherbert-bipolarstrong thank you so much. You’re very kind. It’s helpful to hear that mania isn’t euphoric. What I experience isn’t what I expected, and I think that’s made it hard for me to figure out. I finally got into a psychiatrist in the midst of a suicidal mania, and she was just awful. She completely blew me off, told me meds were never going to help, and ordered me to more CBT. I’ve been doing therapy for 20 years. Something has changed in my symptoms, but she wouldn’t let me get a word out. I went home and decided she and the province wanted me to kill my self (I was watching all these news stories about MAID). That made me mad enough to not do it. I’ve been trying to keep track of my symptoms, and I wrote about how I was feeling during my last episode to take to my family doctor because I don’t remember how bad it was now. I’m trying to have faith that she can help me get the right treatment.
@@JHabc Getting a good psychiatrist who cares and is informed and wants the best for you is very difficult. I hope and pray that you either get some solid answers soon or a someone you can rely on in the future. You are trying and I believe your efforts will be rewarded. I wish I could just make that happen for you. Please keep at it. You and your mental health are so important ! Take good care and thanks again for tuning in.
this is what my biggest problem is, keeping my mouth shut. I try to and sometimes just can't and then later when this mood passes, the guilt sets in and then the obsession starts.
Hi there ! Oh my yes do I understand - I open my mouth and leave people slayed behind me and yes then comes the guilt. It is so hard when we lose that all important self control and then have to deal with the remorse of 'losing it' Can't entirely blame the disorder but it certainly is a big part of it. Managing is the hardest part for me and I am sure so many of us?
That is the worst feeling I just lost my job due this and finally got a bipolar diagnosis.
It is for sure one of the worst feelings ever. So suffocating. I am very glad you finally got your diagnosis ! That means you can manage and know what you have to deal with ! Good for you. Thanks for writing.
Thanks for responding 😊
Thank you . Reaching out is thw scariest when the depression hits. So lonely and dont even know why. It become worst every thought. Thanks again. God bless
Yes for sure reaching out is very hard when your depression cuts deep. I do know about being lonely and having those awful thoughts. I did find reaching out to someone who cares to help so much. Bless you on your journey and thank you for writing. ❤
New sub and super excited. ❤
So glad you subscribed! Welcome and I hope you get some things from my channel that will benefit you 😊
It's like if i step outside my door, there's wolves out there! I love being alone, nap times, self care, self love, eating healthy, and loving nature, and my dog and cat!!
Yes, that is a very good description of Bipolar aggitation. I do like the self care and me time too. I like it a lot but when I go out and conquer a 'wolf' there is nothing like that! I am so glad you wrote to me...thank you. I'll hope your journey is blessed ❤
Thank you Esther
Hi Esther today isn't a very good day for me I'm in a deep low and in tears continusaly
Days like that are very painful. I am so sorry you are experiencing that today. I do relate and I hope your tears will lead to healing and a better day tomorrow.
@@estherherbert-bipolarstrong thank you ♥️
When I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 17 years ago my family shunned me and its been very hard living by my self but thankfully I have a fantastic therapist
A good therapist can make all the difference. Good for you that you see them. Rejection from your family must have hurt you. Praying for healing every step you take.
@@estherherbert-bipolarstrong thankyou ♥️
Hi I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 when I was 40 now im 57 and it's hard coping with the manic highs and devastating lows of this mental health problem I'm scared to wake up In case I feel manic high or severally low 😭😭😭😕😓😢☹️🙁
Hello, I do get that Bipolar can be very tough to deal with. It is an insidious disorder and can chew us up sometimes. I am so sorry you are going through this right now. Your journey will get better. Bless you.
Thank you! God Bless you too!
My trouble is also a calendar. Staying on track and keeping daily check of the calendar. I have been diagnosed with anxiety, panic attacks, depression and some that know me well say bipolar too
Calendar's can be scary to look at all at once. Maybe a week at at time would be better. Those small day planners could be useful. Staying on track can take many forms - it is up to to find one you like, are comfortable with and works ! God bless you on your journey ! 💖
I agree that self isolation is the best advice. I used to panic and berate myself for being this way. My husband suggested not to chase my symptoms with more meds and he helps keep me from self medication. On days like this I stay home and ride it out.
It is tough! And doesn't work for everyone but it sure helps some of us. Sounds like you have a supportive helpful husband. So glad for you!
@estherherbert-bipolarstrong I get it. It barely works for me but it keeps me out of trouble. I hope it doesn't sound like I'm bragging. Just trying to help.
I'm sure you helped a lot of people yesterday because of the panel discussion! I thought it was fantastic. Keep on advocating on this subject, you never know when or who your impacting through your work.
Thank you so much ! It was such a pleasure to be a part of a panel discussing mental health. Very thrilling in fact. I appreciate your encouragement. Advocating to lessen the sting of stigma is for sure my passion and I will continue as long as I can speak ! :)
I appreciate your courage talking openly about your experience. There is nothing to be ashamed of because this disease happens at the molecular level and the "inappropriate" behaviors that occur are out of your control. I think I read once that part of the explanation for these behaviors is that such a patient becomes less aware of what is socially acceptable and what is not socially acceptable behavior. I'm 31 years old now and relatively stable. I have had two bipolar episodes in my past and done the most inappropriate things: In the second one (when i decided not to take my medications) I shouted in public in my university in front of students; I drove my dad's car recklessly in streets full of traffic until the car wrecked and shut down; I walked in the middle of a street with the direction of the traffic at night until the police caught me, hand-cuffed me and was hospitalized for about a month until they made sure I adhere to my medication. That was a heavy experience and i learned how important the medications are. It is all a past memory though and I don't feel ashamed at all. People should become more educated about our situation and it is nothing to be ashamed of. Thank you for your courage and your RUclips content is among the best and most impactful out there.
You have certainly over come many things! I am very glad that you have a lifelong lesson about medications as you said. It is your road and your learning that will help others. I am proud of you doing so well after your episodes. We all have our bag of rocks to carry around. Thank you for sharing some of yours. Bless you in your journey and thank you for the very kind encouragement !
Thank you. This is so encouraging. ❤
So very good to hear that ! thank you for letting me know. Bless you !
What meds helped wit irritability? I hve a Tbi.... big part of it
I am very sorry to hear of your TBI. That must be so difficult for you. I wish I knew the answer for you but I do believe a professional would be best for you to find out the best meds. Thank you for writing. Bless you.
All of that and more when your 72 yrs old. Lost sleep last night, be lucky i got 2 hrs in.
I am so very impressed that you are 72 and still fighting and managing and working through all of what Bipolar brings. Like you said 'all that and more' Good for you. Bless you on your journey.
@@estherherbert-bipolarstrong My recent divorce didn't help me much, depressed to tears. I'm not lazy. I have better days coming though i don't know when. Thanks for being you. We are who we are on our journeys. God bless you also, he loves us for who we are.
Thank you! This was really helpful.
I am so very glad to hear that this was helpful. Appreciate you letting me know :)
Thank you for sharing, life is full of vitality, God loves you
Appreciate you!! Life is a wonderful thing!! God loves you too👏🏻
MSH and the wonderful Dr. B also saved my life!! That was 3 years ago and I will be forever grateful to him and the hospital. I wish I had gotten help sooner, but it's better late than never. Thanks for posting these helpful videos. This one showed up in my algorithm today and I'm glad I checked you out. It's a small world sometimes. Have a great day and Yah! for RUclips lol
Extremely small world ! Yes he is an amazing Dr and has a way of cutting through the darkness and touching a life ! Very excited to hear that he did the same for you ! Yes I am with you as in forever grateful ! I am so very happy to saw this video - bless you on your journey !
Taking extra antipsychotics for a while helped me lots.
having adjustments to your meds is a very good idea - till you don't need the extra and things even out. Good for you !
Nothing helps like cannabis does
So very glad you found something that works.
Cannabis makes it worse in the long run 😢
@@karlgustafsson6000 makes it difficult to find just the right thing to work. I hope you keep trying.
@@karlgustafsson6000 How so? Please explain. My wife has used it for some time now and the results are better than any rx med that we have tried In our 15 years of dealing with these issues. She has actually been able to stop some of the rx meds all together. Curious as to what the down side is as I myself at 51 have been a life long cannabis user with 3 and 4 year breaks.
@@glennerd3125 I’ve smoked for 30 years and never had this issue. Never met anyone who has but I hope you get better and the CHS goes away. I stand by my original statement
The world around us is in chaos and I believe our environment is also causing a lot of conditions. The way we live isn't normal anymore
Yes it is in chaos. It certainly can exacerbate our symptoms. What I do know is we affect our environment more than any one, any circumstances, or any thing. We change it one step, one thought one positive moment at a time. Bless you on your journey. Thank you.