I agree that professional treatment is soooooo very important! I have bp1 & became an alcoholic & an addict self medicating. Bad idea! Landed in prison for my DWI's. Now I'm in therapy 1 x a week & see a psychiatrist for my medication management. Life still isn't perfect but it's sooooo much better than it was. I just had my 5 year Sobriety anniversary in July! Thanks for the video, always so helpful! Have a great day!
Hi Amy you are so right you cannot be bipolar 2 and selfmedicate yourself. This is my 11 year of bipolar2 and I have now leveled out. It is so amazing to have a life! You must also not be ashaimed to tell people what you are and medications you have to take on specific times also why you cannot take alchol and you spleep specific times. All of this is my way of life and life is wonderful believe me. Also I do get a low know and then but then I am a person and you do cry sometime but nothing I cannot identify and with alot of support of my family. Have a great live! Doris
I was diagnosed at 31 and am now 48. There was a long time between those ages where I was unmedicated. I am medicated now and I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that the medicated me is much more stable and content than the unmedicated me. I miss the mania but I don't miss feeling like sh*t most of the time. Also, it has gotten worse over the years, not better. It has only as I've gotten older that I have found myself willing to admit that the doctors were right and that medication was the best treatment for me. Great post, Hannah.
Thank you Hannah, you are spot on, I was misdiagnosed for 15 years. Also being on the RIGHT meds is most important. Certain meds make our condition worse, I completely deteriorated and then they saw I was Bipolar 2 I also agree without diligent treatment we get much worse, and that's a scary place to be. I literally destroyed my whole life. So not fun at all.
Holly Cline bad thing lady... I also left.. I m 23 I was diagnosed for depression and anxiety in July 2017 after my grades went down bcz of family issues.. and problems in institute.. So I had no choice of taking rest bcz I had to complete my mater thesis.. I have to work in lab, take medication, psychiatrist appointment.. everything was all messed up... I did all experiments in drowsy mode and pain..bcz of medications.. then I left medications once I started feeling bad sufferings from medications.. so I left.. them... But that made even worse.. so my whole masters degree went in depression and anxiety.. I got low grades in hand now.. don't know where to go... I have to do once again masters... Life sucks.. I feel like I have recovered now... But I sometimes become sad... Suddenly... Well I handle them... But I lost the ability to handle stress... I feel like I can't handle stress.. bcz I feel pain. In neck..head region...
Finally came clean with my doctor and I have an appointment next week. Ive been dealing with this since mid 20s and back in 08 was treated but got frustrated and basically denial set in. Fast forward to now and I recognize the patterns, the anxiety, the mood fluctuations, the spending, the promiscuity, the debt etc. Positive self talk and diet is good but not enough. Its really been a relief knowing that Im about to take part in my recovery and your channel has helped become part of that process. I salute you and thank very much for your knowledge, fearlessness, and for being a inspiration to those of us who are or were living in the shadows of this illness. Much love
Hi Steven! It makes me so happy to see that you are working towards getting treated. Keep engaged with the mental health community and keep pushing for a treatment plan that will allow you to live a great life. You deserve it. Thank you so much for your words of support. Happy to have you here. -Hannah
Just following up from our previous conversation had that doctors appointment today diagnosed bipolar 2 and prescribed medication. Such a relief to finally to a stand. Thanks again.
I’ve been bipolar all my life.....I’m 30........and I’m not medicated. And honestly I don’t mind it.......I can do things (slower of course) I’ve written 5 manuscripts so fair.....and I’m a RUclipsr and actress at a renfaire.....honestly my biggest regret was seeking help when I was suicidal because stuff happened and the hospital overdosed me.......(not my fault that’s the facility) and caused me to have severe ptsd when it comes to meds- doctors- nurses ect.....and also I was refused my rescue inhaler......those facilities are nothing but glorified prisons .......but if u can handle your bipolar and understand what triggers those hard at times u can manage..........I tried meds 5 times and each one sucked......I’m much happier without that trash...... I still do need anxiety meds from time to time and im in therapy.........but overall I understand my illness and can deal with it my way ....sorrry if this triggers anyone.....I do believe meds can help anyone but my body had such horrible reactions to them......the risks are not worth trying to get “better”
yes i have had it since a child as well, my mother (immigrant to usa) said giving kids drugs is root cause of all problems. so I never treated it. psychiatrist in high school said I was managing it fine (i had good grades so they didnt bother looking any further). Fast forward to college and intense substance abuse is introduced. I think amphetamines were really the only thing that "helped" (thoughts clearer, mind always very awake, etc), but they had some horrible side effects (the voices got much louder). I dont see things that arent there but i do hear them.. I write that off as my own uncontrolled train of thought. anyways it got so bad i had to take a leave of absence a semester before graduating (i had a financial meltdown and couldnt afford it), so I never graduated. luckily I held a few corporate jobs before everything blew up so I just became a self employed consultant to a few companies near my hometown. I also picked up some construction, landscaping, auto detailing and food service experience during the lows. drugs or not, I refuse this disease from pulling me all the way down. I know for a fact that it could very well kill me if I get too careless. I have a dog that helps. remember folks, It gets horrible sometimes. really bad, and I bet even with meds you could still feel it. It is YOUR responsibility to make it better.. you have so much more to be alive for, never give up ❤
I am such aperson. Now 64 years old. 1983 diagnosed with Bipolar 1, A half year medcated. Tthen 24 years unmedicated and doing well all the time!! One dpression in 2007 caused by overwhelming stress. Medicated for 3 years. A result of it was a mixed episode in 2010 (further medication for a good year. Then a short mixed episode in 2017, medicated for one year. Now doing fine since them WITHOUT meds. I met dozens of people in the psych ward who were similar long diagnosed an had a very bad outcome through years fully medicated. Most of them literally a wrack.
When i went untreated i had a massive manic episode. Left my husband to be. Went and moved to another state. Had multiple sexual encounters that were dangerous for me. And wound up in a mental hospital becaause i didnt sleep for a week and was hearing voices in my head telling me to run into freeway traffic. Long story short were back together and im on meds....
I agree a new diet isn't the answer, but pretty much every medication I have been on has landed me in the hospital, wandering the streets of my town with no idea where I was or how I got there, or blacked out on the floor. I spend more time with my kids when in my psychosis, and untreated, and appear more normal to the world than when I am a zombie on meds. Sadly, for some of us, we simply can't tolerate the treatment and it isn't a matter of choosing something worse- we really have to weigh our loss of life in treatment against trying to appease others. I told my shrink it is like having a gun to my head an being told to flip a coin to choose being an invalid, physically or mentally. Even my doctor told me we tried everything.
It is important to note that if you dont learn your triggers than meds arent going to just fix u, I am un medicated but it took years to learn my triggers and what disregulates me and it took 10 years to do this
currently not on bipolar meds but highly considering them. diagnosed at 19 with bipolar 1 and 24 now some days I can manage both my highs and lows the mania and the depressive episodes other days it's a struggle when in a depressive episode to do the simplest tasks get out of bed or wash my hair or eat a meal or make a meal etc. it's not good sometimes I wonder what my life would be like without bipolar disorder and why I became so unlucky and developed it/why I have a chemical imbalance.
I have been on and off meds in the past. I know so many bipolar people have been through the same. I think it is part of the disorder to get to the point where you think/feel like you don't need meds. Everytime I have stopped meds, I have ended up in the hospital.
I was diagnosed at 22 and had that reaffirmed at 34....when I landed myself back in the hospital after being untreated. Those weren’t twelve good years either.
Hi Kelly. Welcome to our channel. I hope you subscribe and join us. bit.ly/2LhFmsa I'm curious. When you were diagnosed at 22, did you start treatment and then go off? Thanks, Hannah
I went untreated for years because I was in the military. The military is a double-edged sword with bipolar disorder because the structure and discipline really does help and the required PT that we do helps a lot too. The problem is the military is also a very stressful environment so when I would go into a depressive phase on top of all of the stress from being on deployment might impressive phases would sometimes either have mixed phasing where a manic and depressed or just so depressed I'm ready to die. I served for 9 years and didn't get diagnosed until I was 31 but it's started to show when I was about 18 and got worse with age
Hannah, I absolutely adore you. You have so much knowledge, clarity and wisdom about these things and your accent is cute af too. Keep up the good work! :)
I don't have bipolar disorder. However I live with depression. I went off my meds and started using substances to cope with my mental illness. I have a heart problem from abusing stimulants
People are miss educated when it comes to mental health it’s not diet it’s an chemical imbalance in the brain and it’s no fun to live like that everyday just like people need medication for diabetes high blood pressure you need medication to correct the balance in your brain
The chemical imbalance hypothesis was an over-simplification put about by pharmaceutical companies to explain how antidepressants worked. However, there was no evidence of any chemical imbalance, especially as there is no balance or equilibrium as chemicals are changing all the time in the brain. If you lack certain micronutrients in your diet, your mental health will be much worse. The mental health profession do not understand the underlying pathology associated with any mental illness, and therefore the drugs used cannot be said to be treating the underlying illness. There isn't a thing that can be pinned down in the brain that can be called bipolar disorder. It's just a set of symptoms with many different causes. The drugs may still be useful at controlling the symptoms of the disorder, but it's incorrect to say that they treat a chemical imbalance.They create a chemical imbalance with therapeutic effects.
I notice diet and a Good excercise works. I am not bi polar so I can't compare. I did have Attention disorder. I found out medicines are what destroy your mind and body. Key is is to put God first. If need that medicine take it by all means. I tried cbd oils. Natural.
I was diagnosed with bipolar & adhd in 5th grade. Then later on derealization/depersonalization disorder. I was on meds for a while & thought I was better without them. I started to self destruct. I was ruining my relationship with my family & girlfriend just being unhinged. I would have super high manic moments of doing whatever I wanted with no one else's feelings in regard. Then I would have really super lows of how I felt bad for all I've done. I ended up getting back on meds, but nothing was working. That was 5 years ago. I'm now 25 I've been unmedicated for almost 3 years now & I've been somewhat better than previously unmedicated in a way, but I feel really manic all the time splurging money then regrettingright after it for example. I feel like I'm lost in my mind I suppress my depression & ignore it. I know this doesn't help & I'm trying to figure out what to do. I'm pretty sure psychosis has kicked in as well. & i get mad way too easy as well. I feel insane most times. I know I need help, but I'm not sure what to do
I was misdiagnosed with depression. I was taking the medications and I just felt worse. So I stopped taking it. After awhile my sister recommended me to her husband's family doctor though expensive I didn't have a choice since he is the only psychiatrist available. I went there and was diagnosed with bipolar II. The precribed medications was effective though I hate the side effects. I can't really function well because of the antipsychotic medications. And I was getting fat day by day. But it really was going well. It was just painful though because all of my salary went to doctors fee and medications and my mom had to help me pay for some of it because I really can't afford it anymore. Past forward to Corona time. I cannot reach my doctor because of the restrictions and cannot buy my medications too. So I just stop taking it. It went well for like 3-4 months. Like I was feeling great without the meds! Never felt better in my entire life. But it came back. It was slowly coming back and I just know it. I feel worse again. And now in 2021. I still feel worse. Had a way to contact my doctor but I just cannot afford it yet. And I also cannot afford the medications. I receive $400 from work but the expenses in treatment cost more than that. So I have to be patient and save some money. Well. If I am still alive.
I was also got separated from my best friends.. bcz of anger issues due to side effects from the medicines and pain... Y do you think this happens.. r we cursed...? It just hurts sometimes if we realize the past...
Thank you for this video, first of all. I recently went off my meds (a mood stabilizer, a sleep medication, and something to control my anxiety). And while the reason why I went off of them was out of my control (long, long story but essentially I couldn't get access to my prescriber and because I couldn't get access and I'm new--have been diagnosed less than a year--I couldn't get refills). That was the WORST thing I think I could have done. Because what ended up happening was I ended up going into Rapid Cycling and have been like that for a few a little bit (I /think/ it's starting to come down and I'm not just experiencing the depressive episodes, which is fucking terrible and hard to deal with), I have more symptoms than I did previously [not only do I now have uncontrolled hypomania and depression, but my anxiety is worse, my depression symptoms are worse, I can barely focus and I'm having attention issues (even with things that I'm interested in), I've been more tempted to self harm (I haven't, thank God), I've been experiencing occasional auditory and visual hallucinations (those aren't as bad *knock on wood* as when I was first diagnosed but there are still present), my suicidal ideation is much worse, my paranoia is much more present and isn't/wasn't just present during intense mania). Thankfully, I'm seeing my doctor soon, very soon, but just...it was/is bad, bad, bad. I'm doing the best I can and being kind to myself and giving myself space to feel, but....wheeeew, it's a lot.
You're right indeed about the part in which you tell that after the meds you get worse. I cannot quit the meds due to the dependence you develop when using them on top of the fact that leaving them leaves you worse than you ever were. I wish I had never seen a psychiatrist and taken meds. Also the doctors refused to tell me how to reduce the dosage slowly in order to quit the medications and always tell me that if I quit the medications they'll have to get me into a psychiatric hospital.
See people like to act like getting professional help is so easy. Recieving therapy and getting medications is so fucking expensive it honestly just causes me way more stress figuring out how to pay for it. I can barely pay the $90 every two weeks for therapy and my insurance sucks ass so a lot of mental health professionals refuse to accept it. Like I make minimum wage how the hell am i supposed to recieve meds and therapy? The only natural thing that helps me is cbd oil but even then its very temporary relief.
I know a few people who are unmedicated and doing well. I guess it’s such a wide spectrum that it’s different for everyone. I for one hate my meds - I don’t feel any joy in life and live like a zombie. Can’t we treat acute symptoms for short periods of time instead of being on a drug or 5 indefinitely?
After one hell of a crazy and messy life on a mental/emotional roller coaster that started in early childhood, knowing/sensing all along that something was seriously wrong with me and just not knowing what, I was FINALLY recently and officially diagnosed with Bipolar 1 and ADHD (both) by two different VA Psychiatrists (I'm a Veteran). They also say I have C-PTSD.......great. lol After being on Lithium Carbonate for 8 months now and in weekly counseling/therapy, I am finally experiencing emotional stability for the first time in my life (I just turned 57 a couple of days ago). There is still TONS of work to do but at this point, I cannot imagine being out of treatment and especially being off Lithium. I cannot imagine being out of the communication, self-education and accountability loop with my Therapist either. By the way, I'm trying to peg your accent. Are you from New York? I'm here in Chicago. lol
Hi Hannah!!! I am 17 and was diagnosed with bipolar 1. I am on so many meds and Im really thinking about going off them once I turn 18. I’m scared of doing worse but im am just tired of the meds. I really miss mania but I’m scared going into college that my grades will suffer so to going off.
Hi Raven. I understand what you mean about all the meds. On the other hand, I had my bipolar breakdown in college and ended up in the mental hospital. Watch some of my first videos at the bottom of my playlist for my story. ruclips.net/p/PLdLpWGRCe3SOSGi268XlwMmxoCxH6h6NQ Missing mania sounds like you're missing out on a good time ... until it all comes crashing down. And I promise it will. Ask anyone who has bipolar disorder. Ask enough people and you'll find a pattern to our stories. Thanks, Hannah
Is there any chance of getting bipolar disorder after having depression and anxiety for a year.. where I left medications in between but pushed myself to not feel sad about incident anymore.. I feel sadness but I find a way to cover it.. is it Good to move on..
chetan n ، sounds like me. Anxiety might be a product of bi polar. I think, my brain never shuts off. Over use of the brain will burn some fuse. Either to be careless for anything and be cold or care for everything in the world in manic phase. I wish I can sleep enought and not care much. I work like a machine, non stop and when I do anything I do it a lot, example sex a lot, or train in gym , or be the best at work or binge something, it seems I never can do something normally, I have to be the best at anything, which is a good thing and bad thing. The anxiety and panic attacks is what makes life miserable. I am trying to do it without meds, but I am tired of constant energy and constant panic attacks.
Hi Chetan n. There are no blood tests or x-rays that reveal someone has a mental illness, including bipolar disorder. You can read how bipolar is diagnosed here: bit.ly/2OdosfB Thanks, Hannah
Im manic depressive type 1 & Chronic Back Pain Syndrome im still here i don't take meds because all the fuckin meds did is made me gain weight i solved by taking Xanax Depakote for epilepsy and Pain medication
Thank you Hannah , yes you completely right , meds are so important for cure our mental illness cause I have tried to do all types of activities but without results… .
For a decade I’ve left my mental illness untreated for awhile and I’m seeking a psych for the first time this year after I finish up my two week volunteering job, I’m aware about the symptoms I have related to bipolar disorder but I still want to get it confirmed and checked up by a psych and wanna step up and treat it. I think I left myself untreated for far too long
I agree that professional treatment is soooooo very important! I have bp1 & became an alcoholic & an addict self medicating. Bad idea! Landed in prison for my DWI's. Now I'm in therapy 1 x a week & see a psychiatrist for my medication management. Life still isn't perfect but it's sooooo much better than it was. I just had my 5 year Sobriety anniversary in July! Thanks for the video, always so helpful! Have a great day!
Hi Amy. Congratulations to you for turning things around and living a better life. That's a real testament to your strength. Hannah
HealthyPlace Mental Health thanks so very much Hannah! Hard work but we are worth it!
Hi Amy you are so right you cannot be bipolar 2 and selfmedicate yourself. This is my 11 year of bipolar2 and I have now leveled out. It is so amazing to have a life! You must also not be ashaimed to tell people what you are and medications you have to take on specific times also why you cannot take alchol and you spleep specific times. All of this is my way of life and life is wonderful believe me. Also I do get a low know and then but then I am a person and you do cry sometime but nothing I cannot identify and with alot of support of my family. Have a great live! Doris
I was diagnosed at 31 and am now 48. There was a long time between those ages where I was unmedicated. I am medicated now and I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that the medicated me is much more stable and content than the unmedicated me. I miss the mania but I don't miss feeling like sh*t most of the time. Also, it has gotten worse over the years, not better. It has only as I've gotten older that I have found myself willing to admit that the doctors were right and that medication was the best treatment for me. Great post, Hannah.
Thank you for sharing that, C.C. Hannah
This is so moving. Thank you for sharing your story!
Thank you Hannah, you are spot on, I was misdiagnosed for 15 years. Also being on the RIGHT meds is most important.
Certain meds make our condition worse, I completely deteriorated and then they saw I was Bipolar 2
I also agree without diligent treatment we get much worse, and that's a scary place to be.
I literally destroyed my whole life.
So not fun at all.
Holly Cline bad thing lady... I also left.. I m 23 I was diagnosed for depression and anxiety in July 2017 after my grades went down bcz of family issues.. and problems in institute..
So I had no choice of taking rest bcz I had to complete my mater thesis.. I have to work in lab, take medication, psychiatrist appointment.. everything was all messed up... I did all experiments in drowsy mode and pain..bcz of medications.. then I left medications once I started feeling bad sufferings from medications.. so I left.. them...
But that made even worse.. so my whole masters degree went in depression and anxiety.. I got low grades in hand now.. don't know where to go... I have to do once again masters... Life sucks.. I feel like I have recovered now... But I sometimes become sad... Suddenly... Well I handle them... But I lost the ability to handle stress... I feel like I can't handle stress.. bcz I feel pain. In neck..head region...
chetan n
Good luck honey
Finally came clean with my doctor and I have an appointment next week. Ive been dealing with this since mid 20s and back in 08 was treated but got frustrated and basically denial set in. Fast forward to now and I recognize the patterns, the anxiety, the mood fluctuations, the spending, the promiscuity, the debt etc. Positive self talk and diet is good but not enough. Its really been a relief knowing that Im about to take part in my recovery and your channel has helped become part of that process. I salute you and thank very much for your knowledge, fearlessness, and for being a inspiration to those of us who are or were living in the shadows of this illness. Much love
Hi Steven! It makes me so happy to see that you are working towards getting treated. Keep engaged with the mental health community and keep pushing for a treatment plan that will allow you to live a great life. You deserve it. Thank you so much for your words of support. Happy to have you here. -Hannah
@@healthyplace Thanks Hannah
Just following up from our previous conversation had that doctors appointment today diagnosed bipolar 2 and prescribed medication. Such a relief to finally to a stand. Thanks again.
I’ve been bipolar all my life.....I’m 30........and I’m not medicated. And honestly I don’t mind it.......I can do things (slower of course) I’ve written 5 manuscripts so fair.....and I’m a RUclipsr and actress at a renfaire.....honestly my biggest regret was seeking help when I was suicidal because stuff happened and the hospital overdosed me.......(not my fault that’s the facility) and caused me to have severe ptsd when it comes to meds- doctors- nurses ect.....and also I was refused my rescue inhaler......those facilities are nothing but glorified prisons .......but if u can handle your bipolar and understand what triggers those hard at times u can manage..........I tried meds 5 times and each one sucked......I’m much happier without that trash...... I still do need anxiety meds from time to time and im in therapy.........but overall I understand my illness and can deal with it my way ....sorrry if this triggers anyone.....I do believe meds can help anyone but my body had such horrible reactions to them......the risks are not worth trying to get “better”
That’s awesome girl! Congratulations
as someone with bipolar 2, this made me feel so hopeful because i’ve felt that meds are not for me
@@lydiamorgan2109 same
Can you please make a video about that
yes i have had it since a child as well, my mother (immigrant to usa) said giving kids drugs is root cause of all problems. so I never treated it. psychiatrist in high school said I was managing it fine (i had good grades so they didnt bother looking any further). Fast forward to college and intense substance abuse is introduced. I think amphetamines were really the only thing that "helped" (thoughts clearer, mind always very awake, etc), but they had some horrible side effects (the voices got much louder). I dont see things that arent there but i do hear them.. I write that off as my own uncontrolled train of thought. anyways it got so bad i had to take a leave of absence a semester before graduating (i had a financial meltdown and couldnt afford it), so I never graduated. luckily I held a few corporate jobs before everything blew up so I just became a self employed consultant to a few companies near my hometown. I also picked up some construction, landscaping, auto detailing and food service experience during the lows. drugs or not, I refuse this disease from pulling me all the way down. I know for a fact that it could very well kill me if I get too careless. I have a dog that helps. remember folks, It gets horrible sometimes. really bad, and I bet even with meds you could still feel it. It is YOUR responsibility to make it better.. you have so much more to be alive for, never give up ❤
I am such aperson. Now 64 years old. 1983 diagnosed with Bipolar 1, A half year medcated. Tthen 24 years unmedicated and doing well all the time!! One dpression in 2007 caused by overwhelming stress. Medicated for 3 years. A result of it was a mixed episode in 2010 (further medication for a good year. Then a short mixed episode in 2017, medicated for one year. Now doing fine since them WITHOUT meds. I met dozens of people in the psych ward who were similar long diagnosed an had a very bad outcome through years fully medicated. Most of them literally a wrack.
When i went untreated i had a massive manic episode. Left my husband to be. Went and moved to another state. Had multiple sexual encounters that were dangerous for me. And wound up in a mental hospital becaause i didnt sleep for a week and was hearing voices in my head telling me to run into freeway traffic. Long story short were back together and im on meds....
I agree a new diet isn't the answer, but pretty much every medication I have been on has landed me in the hospital, wandering the streets of my town with no idea where I was or how I got there, or blacked out on the floor. I spend more time with my kids when in my psychosis, and untreated, and appear more normal to the world than when I am a zombie on meds.
Sadly, for some of us, we simply can't tolerate the treatment and it isn't a matter of choosing something worse- we really have to weigh our loss of life in treatment against trying to appease others. I told my shrink it is like having a gun to my head an being told to flip a coin to choose being an invalid, physically or mentally. Even my doctor told me we tried everything.
It is important to note that if you dont learn your triggers than meds arent going to just fix u, I am un medicated but it took years to learn my triggers and what disregulates me and it took 10 years to do this
currently not on bipolar meds but highly considering them. diagnosed at 19 with bipolar 1 and 24 now some days I can manage both my highs and lows the mania and the depressive episodes other days it's a struggle when in a depressive episode to do the simplest tasks get out of bed or wash my hair or eat a meal or make a meal etc. it's not good sometimes I wonder what my life would be like without bipolar disorder and why I became so unlucky and developed it/why I have a chemical imbalance.
I have been on and off meds in the past. I know so many bipolar people have been through the same. I think it is part of the disorder to get to the point where you think/feel like you don't need meds. Everytime I have stopped meds, I have ended up in the hospital.
Currently unmedicated and things are crummmyyyy
Me too I'm ready to flip shit
@@csnead9007 me too :"(
Same here
Cant afford my medication feel like im going crazy
I was diagnosed at 22 and had that reaffirmed at 34....when I landed myself back in the hospital after being untreated. Those weren’t twelve good years either.
Hi Kelly. Welcome to our channel. I hope you subscribe and join us. bit.ly/2LhFmsa I'm curious. When you were diagnosed at 22, did you start treatment and then go off? Thanks, Hannah
I went untreated for years because I was in the military. The military is a double-edged sword with bipolar disorder because the structure and discipline really does help and the required PT that we do helps a lot too. The problem is the military is also a very stressful environment so when I would go into a depressive phase on top of all of the stress from being on deployment might impressive phases would sometimes either have mixed phasing where a manic and depressed or just so depressed I'm ready to die. I served for 9 years and didn't get diagnosed until I was 31 but it's started to show when I was about 18 and got worse with age
Hannah, I absolutely adore you. You have so much knowledge, clarity and wisdom about these things and your accent is cute af too. Keep up the good work! :)
Thanks for the love, Julian. I'm glad you find the videos helpful. Hannah
Thank you Hannah.
You are truly an inspiration
❤❤❤
Where does being highly sensitive person come into the picture. I’ve been treated for 25 years for bipolar.I feel so intensely.
Hannah I have learned so much from your videos! Thank you so much for being so forthcoming!
I don't have bipolar disorder. However I live with depression. I went off my meds and started using substances to cope with my mental illness. I have a heart problem from abusing stimulants
People are miss educated when it comes to mental health it’s not diet it’s an chemical imbalance in the brain and it’s no fun to live like that everyday just like people need medication for diabetes high blood pressure you need medication to correct the balance in your brain
Amen Henry I completely agree!
The chemical imbalance hypothesis was an over-simplification put about by pharmaceutical companies to explain how antidepressants worked. However, there was no evidence of any chemical imbalance, especially as there is no balance or equilibrium as chemicals are changing all the time in the brain. If you lack certain micronutrients in your diet, your mental health will be much worse. The mental health profession do not understand the underlying pathology associated with any mental illness, and therefore the drugs used cannot be said to be treating the underlying illness. There isn't a thing that can be pinned down in the brain that can be called bipolar disorder. It's just a set of symptoms with many different causes. The drugs may still be useful at controlling the symptoms of the disorder, but it's incorrect to say that they treat a chemical imbalance.They create a chemical imbalance with therapeutic effects.
I notice diet and a Good excercise works. I am not bi polar so I can't compare. I did have Attention disorder. I found out medicines are what destroy your mind and body. Key is is to put God first. If need that medicine take it by all means. I tried cbd oils. Natural.
I was diagnosed with bipolar & adhd in 5th grade. Then later on derealization/depersonalization disorder. I was on meds for a while & thought I was better without them. I started to self destruct. I was ruining my relationship with my family & girlfriend just being unhinged. I would have super high manic moments of doing whatever I wanted with no one else's feelings in regard. Then I would have really super lows of how I felt bad for all I've done. I ended up getting back on meds, but nothing was working. That was 5 years ago. I'm now 25 I've been unmedicated for almost 3 years now & I've been somewhat better than previously unmedicated in a way, but I feel really manic all the time splurging money then regrettingright after it for example. I feel like I'm lost in my mind I suppress my depression & ignore it. I know this doesn't help & I'm trying to figure out what to do. I'm pretty sure psychosis has kicked in as well. & i get mad way too easy as well. I feel insane most times. I know I need help, but I'm not sure what to do
I was misdiagnosed with depression. I was taking the medications and I just felt worse. So I stopped taking it. After awhile my sister recommended me to her husband's family doctor though expensive I didn't have a choice since he is the only psychiatrist available.
I went there and was diagnosed with bipolar II. The precribed medications was effective though I hate the side effects. I can't really function well because of the antipsychotic medications. And I was getting fat day by day. But it really was going well. It was just painful though because all of my salary went to doctors fee and medications and my mom had to help me pay for some of it because I really can't afford it anymore.
Past forward to Corona time. I cannot reach my doctor because of the restrictions and cannot buy my medications too. So I just stop taking it. It went well for like 3-4 months. Like I was feeling great without the meds! Never felt better in my entire life. But it came back. It was slowly coming back and I just know it. I feel worse again. And now in 2021. I still feel worse. Had a way to contact my doctor but I just cannot afford it yet. And I also cannot afford the medications. I receive $400 from work but the expenses in treatment cost more than that. So I have to be patient and save some money. Well. If I am still alive.
I was also got separated from my best friends.. bcz of anger issues due to side effects from the medicines and pain... Y do you think this happens.. r we cursed...? It just hurts sometimes if we realize the past...
Thank you for this video, first of all. I recently went off my meds (a mood stabilizer, a sleep medication, and something to control my anxiety). And while the reason why I went off of them was out of my control (long, long story but essentially I couldn't get access to my prescriber and because I couldn't get access and I'm new--have been diagnosed less than a year--I couldn't get refills). That was the WORST thing I think I could have done. Because what ended up happening was I ended up going into Rapid Cycling and have been like that for a few a little bit (I /think/ it's starting to come down and I'm not just experiencing the depressive episodes, which is fucking terrible and hard to deal with), I have more symptoms than I did previously [not only do I now have uncontrolled hypomania and depression, but my anxiety is worse, my depression symptoms are worse, I can barely focus and I'm having attention issues (even with things that I'm interested in), I've been more tempted to self harm (I haven't, thank God), I've been experiencing occasional auditory and visual hallucinations (those aren't as bad *knock on wood* as when I was first diagnosed but there are still present), my suicidal ideation is much worse, my paranoia is much more present and isn't/wasn't just present during intense mania). Thankfully, I'm seeing my doctor soon, very soon, but just...it was/is bad, bad, bad. I'm doing the best I can and being kind to myself and giving myself space to feel, but....wheeeew, it's a lot.
You're right indeed about the part in which you tell that after the meds you get worse. I cannot quit the meds due to the dependence you develop when using them on top of the fact that leaving them leaves you worse than you ever were. I wish I had never seen a psychiatrist and taken meds. Also the doctors refused to tell me how to reduce the dosage slowly in order to quit the medications and always tell me that if I quit the medications they'll have to get me into a psychiatric hospital.
My friend is in denial. Since my diagnosis I've been noticing traits that we share. Also my family is in denial about my diagnosis.
So spot on!
See people like to act like getting professional help is so easy. Recieving therapy and getting medications is so fucking expensive it honestly just causes me way more stress figuring out how to pay for it. I can barely pay the $90 every two weeks for therapy and my insurance sucks ass so a lot of mental health professionals refuse to accept it. Like I make minimum wage how the hell am i supposed to recieve meds and therapy? The only natural thing that helps me is cbd oil but even then its very temporary relief.
I know a few people who are unmedicated and doing well. I guess it’s such a wide spectrum that it’s different for everyone.
I for one hate my meds - I don’t feel any joy in life and live like a zombie. Can’t we treat acute symptoms for short periods of time instead of being on a drug or 5 indefinitely?
After one hell of a crazy and messy life on a mental/emotional roller coaster that started in early childhood, knowing/sensing all along that something was seriously wrong with me and just not knowing what, I was FINALLY recently and officially diagnosed with Bipolar 1 and ADHD (both) by two different VA Psychiatrists (I'm a Veteran). They also say I have C-PTSD.......great. lol After being on Lithium Carbonate for 8 months now and in weekly counseling/therapy, I am finally experiencing emotional stability for the first time in my life (I just turned 57 a couple of days ago). There is still TONS of work to do but at this point, I cannot imagine being out of treatment and especially being off Lithium. I cannot imagine being out of the communication, self-education and accountability loop with my Therapist either.
By the way, I'm trying to peg your accent. Are you from New York? I'm here in Chicago. lol
Am so unhappy I have bipolar all my life hated the meds yrs ago came off them all but with age the depression is unbearable 😢 should I ask for help?
Lynn, you should definitely ask for help. Please talk to your doctor, therapist, or psychiatrist.
@@healthyplace thank you for taking the time to reply to me . I will thank you 😊
Hi Hannah!!! I am 17 and was diagnosed with bipolar 1. I am on so many meds and Im really thinking about going off them once I turn 18. I’m scared of doing worse but im am just tired of the meds. I really miss mania but I’m scared going into college that my grades will suffer so to going off.
Hi Raven. I understand what you mean about all the meds. On the other hand, I had my bipolar breakdown in college and ended up in the mental hospital. Watch some of my first videos at the bottom of my playlist for my story. ruclips.net/p/PLdLpWGRCe3SOSGi268XlwMmxoCxH6h6NQ
Missing mania sounds like you're missing out on a good time ... until it all comes crashing down. And I promise it will. Ask anyone who has bipolar disorder. Ask enough people and you'll find a pattern to our stories. Thanks, Hannah
HealthyPlace Mental Health thank you so much💙
You are beautiful .dont let your mental health drag you behind.every disease has cure..stay under meds to function normal and be happy
How do you know that u have bipolar disorder.. is there a way to detect it..?
Is there any chance of getting bipolar disorder after having depression and anxiety for a year.. where I left medications in between but pushed myself to not feel sad about incident anymore.. I feel sadness but I find a way to cover it.. is it Good to move on..
chetan n ، sounds like me.
Anxiety might be a product of bi polar.
I think, my brain never shuts off. Over use of the brain will burn some fuse.
Either to be careless for anything and be cold or care for everything in the world in manic phase. I wish I can sleep enought and not care much. I work like a machine, non stop and when I do anything I do it a lot, example sex a lot, or train in gym , or be the best at work or binge something, it seems I never can do something normally, I have to be the best at anything, which is a good thing and bad thing.
The anxiety and panic attacks is what makes life miserable.
I am trying to do it without meds, but I am tired of constant energy and constant panic attacks.
Yousef Khraibt take care of yourself bro... We have to fight to live.. that's it.. no choice... Given
Hi Chetan n. There are no blood tests or x-rays that reveal someone has a mental illness, including bipolar disorder. You can read how bipolar is diagnosed here: bit.ly/2OdosfB Thanks, Hannah
HealthyPlace Mental Health thanks Hannah take care...
Im manic depressive type 1 & Chronic Back Pain Syndrome im still here i don't take meds because all the fuckin meds did is made me gain weight i solved by taking Xanax Depakote for epilepsy and Pain medication
Thank God for your post!
Thank you Hannah , yes you completely right , meds are so important for cure our mental illness cause I have tried to do all types of activities but without results… .
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Kanye needs help asap cause at this rate he’s not long for this world
Or nobody will help me because ei dont have covid 😒
Opposites attract
For a decade I’ve left my mental illness untreated for awhile and I’m seeking a psych for the first time this year after I finish up my two week volunteering job, I’m aware about the symptoms I have related to bipolar disorder but I still want to get it confirmed and checked up by a psych and wanna step up and treat it. I think I left myself untreated for far too long