this is bipolar | 02 | PREDIAGNOSIS | anxiety & panic

Join mental health advocates Shaley Hoogendoorn and Julie Kraft as they paint a picture of their lives before being diagnosed with bipolar II disorder. In this episode, they both candidly share about falling in love with their husbands, and what life looked like in the early years of marriage and motherhood. Although Julie and Shaley have the same diagnosis, their symptoms presented in various and very different ways. Find out how anxiety and panic manifested in their daily lives and the effects it had on them and all those living alongside. This is bipolar...

[@mentalhealthwithalana]

Thank you so much for your content! I have Bipolar 2 disorder as well and often feel so isolated. Your videos are so helpful

[@thisisbipolar]

Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! So glad that you found our vlog our sharing has helped you to feel less alone! You are definitely not walking this path alone! We got this!

[@jessbowlby7212]

I live very rural but I can relate to both of you so closely in this episode. I only drive to my parents and work. Even as a passenger, I panic. This started when I was pregnant with my daughter. I've always been afraid of parking, so I always parked in the most open spot in any parking lot and avoided parking garages like the plague. Glad to know I'm not the only one. Others look at me like I'm dumb.

[@thisisbipolar]

Thank you so much for watching this episode and taking the time to share your thoughts & feelings over driving! So happy to hear that our sharing was relatable for you. We can relate to your experiences also! Know that you are most definitely not the only one circling the parking lot for the easiest spot. And you won't be finding us in most parking garages either! And that is okay - it doesn't make us dumb, incompetent, or less-than .... everyone has their own struggles and we need to remind ourselves that we excel in many areas that others don't! Wishing you all the best in your mental health journey...and out on the road! We got this! :)

[@c.mareeharris4615]

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[@bmc1717]

Shalley when you would have the panic attacks what was the process would it send you into depression or make you manic or was it mixed?.. it’s a blessing from God to find this video right now could it is my current state with my girlfriend..please help

[@thisisbipolar]

I usually have panic attacks when I am hypomanic.

[@nanakrisdoggie7375]

Is anxiety a part of bipolar symptom?

[@thisisbipolar]

Yes. Very common.