Living with bipolar disorder: Maarten opens up | DW Documentary
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- Опубликовано: 20 июл 2024
- The blues, listlessness, suicidal thoughts and the black dog, then suddenly, limitless energy, drive and bursts of creativity. Maarten Hemmen has bipolar disorder and is determined to change the stigma of this mental illness.
Living with bipolar disorder: an estimated 350 million people worldwide suffer from this mental illness. Many of them struggle to lead an orderly life. What makes it even harder is that in most societies, mental illness is not spoken of openly. Maarten Hemmen is all too aware of this. For some time now, he's been keeping a blog on his condition and his experiences with it. At an event in Cologne, he found an opportunity to make direct contact with lots of interested people. But it also confronted him with a challenge. First, Maarten had to lift the gray veil of depression and jump into the deep end. A report by Alexej Getmann.
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I'm suicidal too. I have bipolar disorder and I'm proud. Depression is not a choice. No one with bipolar disorder should feel ashamed. It's not easy, but I'm proud anyway. If I weren't Bipolar, I wouldn't be the person I am today. I'm a wonderful person. I'm a beautiful gift in this world. I have so much to offer and I love the person that I am. Be brave! God bless you! 💙
Blessings to you Gabriela! I too am bipolar and I lived in shame and silence for 25 years never telling anyone except my doctors and counselor of my never ending battle of constant suicidal ideation mixed with rapid cycling hypomania then depression. Coming out of my mental closet has set me free and it has helped others feel safe to be as they are with pride as well. I can make this monster of a condition go away anytime I CHOOSE to treat it and make it go away permanently. The side effects however are less than desirable for everyone I love. Be brave. Be you. Be love!
@@mattkillgore5066 Thank you for your kind words. 🥰 May your life overflow with love ❤️, joy 😁 and peace 🕊️ today. Sending you love 💌 from Croatia 🇭🇷 😘
Love this comment!! Helps me love myself too :)
Beautiful. 🙏🏻🦢🌹😊
I am also a bipolar patient. For ten years I did not know that I am bipolar. My doctors have been treating depression. There are few good doctors here in Pakistan. I hope we will live a good life.
Im bipolar for 10 years and have some advice for yall. Avoid drugs. Alcohol, caffeine, cigarettes, marijuana, etc. Be active. Go to the gym at least 3 times a week. Avoid negativity, avoid news or negative people. Manic episodes for me are usually triggered by some sort of event or action. For me, heavy drinking, life event, crazy news story can trigger an episode. Take everything with a grain of salt. Trust your family & tell your close friends about your condition, they will be supportive. Our modern lives are extremely stressful, so please take the time to enjoy yourself, treat yourself and love yourself!
The very best of luck to you. Keep that thinking up, as much as you can. We all have days to sort through. Thanks a lot.
Boss just avoid sugar... That's the poison ur addicted to
@@Nancy-ow9wy Nancy my dear can u avoid sugar.... Think of it,.. as worse than Coccaine... It is a free drug which the govt runs
Avoid salt sugar oil
Ppl repeat ..."avoid oil"?? That'd be trans fats and all grain oils only hey
I was actually diagnosed with bipolar years ago. Spent my whole life fighting bipolar. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.
YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
100% agree I used to have Psychosis and paranoid thoughts like "people thinking about me talking about me etc. Very odd behavior after getting off Adderall from 7-16. Antidepressants at 18-29. 31 now. I took way to much, but took about 20g of Gold caps (Psilocybin containing mushroom) I analyzed my entire life. The emotions that came out helped me understand behavior etc more. Wont ever need to do it again because I'm happy and contempt forever, but I wish more people did this to alter their perception of reality. Would help with healing much trauma
I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an
obsession with violence.
I was horrifically depressed since childhood. It was relentless. I assumed it would ultimately end me somehow. About twelve years ago I randomly accepted the offer from a friend of a few doses of mushrooms. I did them two consecutive nights alone. First night was pretty mild. The second night? Wow. I saw my depression from every angle, realized much. Next day: depression totally gone. Never came back, never coming back. It's like it's a forest far away I can remember, and could probably find again with enough effort, but it has zero impact on anything in my life or mind. They honestly saved my life and improved it immensely. I never did them
again, either. I wish there was a good,
organized way to administer them to people who would benefit from them.
what really amazes me is the fact that almost all bipolars are gifted mostly at music and they're uterly creative in an unbelievable way
they’re some actors with bipolar too. i think that are lot of live this way and no nothing about bipolar!
I find success in a lot of areas as well, bp2 diagnosed
Not all of us... 😂
@@futures.scalper.808 same. Grew up making music but stopped after my most recent hospitalization which was like 4 or 5 years ago.
Bipolar sufferer, level II here. It's absolute hell to be honest.
same smh
@@missmirusrobinson6913 yeah it fn sucks
Yep over 30 years and only recently medicated!…. It’s been a wild ride!
Ye
Watching my mom go through it is absolute hell… she’s sleepy all day
I'm 37 years old. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, depression, intermittent explosive disorder and generalized anxiety at different stages of my life. In my 20's I got addicted to pills which led to IVing heroin...all in an attempt to escape the noise my brain creates. Heroin really took a lot from me but I managed to clean up from it 5 years ago. In addition to the other setbacks i face, I now also suffer from some pretty rough PTSD from slamming my body with needles for so many years... the horrors of going through withdrawls...overdosing and being found just moments before I almost took my last breathe...My life feels like a never ending horror movie and no amount of pills has ever helped for me sadly. The only thing that truly helps me get through the day is having something to be passionate about. Music, drums, and the art of creating in general has always been something to keep me going. I don't know why I typed all this. I'm having a really bad night. I hate this. To anyone else hurting, I'm there with you. Feel my spirit.
Hi Joshua, I suffer from roughly the same. The noises in my head are killing me each day. Everything is fogged around me and only my thoughts are the loudest thing that keeps my attention. If feel you man. I hope soon you will be feeling better by reading this. You are not alone. Feel better my friend.
We feel your spirit and you typed all of that because it was what was on your mind - and because we’re all here to learn from one another. There are too many life events and emotions to process all at once - take it one at a time. Practice self compassion.
Prayers and good thoughts sending your way brother
I hope you are okay now 🙏
Hi Joshua hw ru... CD u do me a favor... Is it possible ghat u can avoid sugar Completely nd as ur just having sugar poisoning okay 3weeks nd let me know after deaddiction
I've been bipolar all my life and everyday is a never ending roller-coaster. My relationships struggle because it's hard for me to open up about it because no one gets it. When I explain my disability people brush it off but when I show symptoms of mood swings they just say I'm an asshole or crazy. It's why so many people suffering from severe bipolar like me are suicidal.
Sam a piece of advice.. Can u avoid sugar for me pls u cant just tolerate it... It is absolutely poison.. So avoid it.. 3weeks u can take back ur life
@@DK-sg3oe You do realize sugar isn't the primary cause. I've gone keto and while I've gotten better feeling wise, I still face the same problem if I'm not carefully monitoring my mental state. Peace
❤❤no one has bipolar avoid oil salt sugar... Oil contains petrol products or hexane nd as u may also have mcad so just stop using oil nd due hexane n salt thyroid issues nd also w sugar u will have metabolic syndrome
@@Alaskanman yes it causes metabolic syndrome esp w oil so avoid all 3 salt oil sugar
I'm sure you're bipolar....just like all the other 300 people commenting on this video
Most of them who don't know they are bipolar are the unfortunate ones. I was one of them.
I'm not bipolar, but I grew up with my bipolar mother and it has taken its toll on me. His routine seems very healthy and organized.
This comment made tears appear all of a sudden.... I'm raising a child and don't want my mental illness to take a toll on him....
HEAVENLY FATHER HELP ME
I want children so badly but God isn’t giving them to me and I pray I never have any because I don’t want to mess them up with my mental Illness. It’s so hard when your dreams are shattered due to mental state.
same…the worst feeling ever:(
My twin sister is bipolar and it’s taken a toll on me as well. It’s super hard but I agree!
Try taking fish oil it help me so much!
Treating bipolar disorder is definitely a must. I'm trying to get out of quite a long depressive phase, but getting medication has helped me not consider suicide.
What med ? The medication is so toxic 😭
Yes an we don't have to lay in freezing baths or walk 200 kilometres to make a speech 😯🤣
@@learn1718 Educate yourself further on the subject please.
@@learn1718 Educate yourself further on the subject please.
@@learn1718 Educate yourself further on the subject please.
Not everyone is affected the same way. No amount of exercise gets rid of my depression when I’m down. I hate it when people try to make me feel less because they can treat their sickness better than I.
Well brother/sister I don’t believe he is trying to boast his ideas and solutions for himself. Only to open up about a very (for some people) embarrassing and vulnerable condition he and many others have. If anything I’d take the good from this, maybe attempt some of the things he’s done, it may help after some time. If not then find what makes you feel comfortable, stable and calm. Whether it be walking, meditation, light exercise, music with headphones, art, or even cleaning up around your house. My girlfriend has long been diagnosed with Mania (type 2 BD) and the first month we were together she was “stable”, no difference from her behavior and everyone else’s. I’ve never experienced what it’s like to be around someone with this condition but I’m very patient and understand it’s not her fault so I’m watching this video and been doing research to help me better understand and work with her during this sensitive time. it’s now been 5 months and she’s was in a severe manic episode for about 3 months and checked herself into a behavioral hospital for a month. She’s better but still noticeably experiencing the symptoms but they’re less severe now. But we’ve had therapeutic sessions and we do little activities together to keep her mind focused and not on whether the person at counter #7 in Walmart has an “evil aura around them”. Regardless U must find what works for you and your mental and emotional stability.
Bipolar can be a singular experience you're right, and its clear that you have tried exercise and it hasn't helped and that's OK. Try stuff out. Lots of stuff, and whatever works use it.
Hun, it’s important not to take personal the opposition from how everyone esle handles this highly important part of your life. You will find great ways to cope.
He didn't try to make you feel less, he was just sharing his experience.
yeah they dont try technically but they do indirectly, your feeling is very valid! also people who try to defend the persons intentions instead of understanding how it makes us upset make everything worse because we already feel bad about our bad feelings about others. we cant control the moods so regular logic isnt effective. for those who dont suffer from it and actually want to be effective in reducing stress for their loved ones need to come from an empathetic angle and not a rational angle. remember good people with good intentions can be toxic to people who suffer.
I’m so proud and moved by Maarten. He is such a light, God bless him.
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in August 1998, and for me it's been up and down. It can be quite a struggle. Initially I found it hard to accept myself for it, but I learned little by little. Life isn't easy, but that doesn't mean there's no hope. What makes it easier to accept myself for my bipolar disorder is knowing that there are people with it who live very productive lives and do well just like I am. That and there are famous people with mental illnesses as well. As long as I take my medication and stuff, I'll be all right.
Coming out as a bipolar or anything like that is not easy. He has already beaten his negative energy in some way by openly talking about it and bringing that idea across to more people. It’s important to let those suffering from bipolar disorder know that. More importantly, for those with a healthy mind, being there and listening will encourage more sufferers to come out and bring out their best in them. Nice one!
Waqa
Right, I’m proud of Martin he is such a good example of not letting our illness define us !
All mentally ill people are claiming to be bipolar these days just because you're happy one day and depressed the next doesn't mean you're bipolar people need to quit throwing the word around
@@midnightblackheart1821y r u happy one day Nd ur unhappy the next..... 😂
Thank you so much for this video been suffering all my life and just getting help in 2020 at age 48 diagnosed with Bipolar 2 such a relief to know that I'm not alone I always felt like an outsider but videos like this really help😀
🙏🏽 🙏🏽 🙏🏽
Good luck my friend!
We may be outsiders but we are not alone my man
I pray for you
Your not alone! I’m also bipolar…39 yr old female in Gboro nc. If you ever wanna chat let me know!
Diagnosed with bipolar 1 at age 47 last year. Explains everything. But now I feel so much regret for bad decisions and ending important relationships. It’s so hard to deal with.
I hope you are doing well. Much love ❤
I agree Starting late is frustrating as HELL!! Life went so fast, its halfway done, you only have the less attractive half left. And to top it all off- I wasted 20 yrs + of my young life running around like a crazy person trying to build sand castles at the shoreline..... yah- I know this depression monologue all too well
It's hell but the medication makes me feel awful 😖
You possibly could make amends to all of the people that you feel you may have slighted. I have just been diagnosed and at age 51. I hope that you will have prosper despite the challenges we have.
Ur worse coz of sugar poisoning so avoid in 3 weeks n no to sugar complete no okay for u
Maarten thank you for sharing this information. Also massive respect for giving the lecture, that took some balls. You are very strong!
Thank you for sharing with us Maarten. Wish you the best!
As someone who is getting help with my diagnosis, and with living with my bipolar my whole life and not understanding why I always felt so intolerable at times. This has helped me understand and welcome my mental health more openly.
Avoid sugar poisoning 2 mths nd sometimes it is w thyroid ie salt/Iodine.... Ie salt poisoning keep both out..... Most will recover otherwise connect will tell u what to do further
My Brother committed suicide because of Bipolar recently. He never told any of our family members including me. I always wondered why, why wouldn’t you say anything bro. We were always there to help no matter what. So the message I learned is just speak up and talk to closed ones, open up. Because you have no idea what family goes through after losing their intelligent and happy son.
Avoid oil salt sugar in food
I was going through once, I didn't want to burden anyone, I felt I can handle that all by myself
It's so hard for me because I get delusions as well and my thoughts go down into a rabbit hole of psychosis and the feelings I get of being disconnected from reality are scary AF and frustrating too
I got diagnosed with bipolar one year ago when i had my first manic phase with a psychosis. i felt suicidal for months but im feeling stable now. taking meds twice a day, seeing my psychiatrist every second week, trying to work out regularly and speaking openly about it helps me a lot. this documentary inspired me, thank you!
Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. :)
What medication are you on to help your bipolar because I’ve tried everything
@@lexii2202look into Spravato, good for treatment resistant depression. Also consider a sleep study for any potential issues. Some bipolar research now is looking at it from a sleep dysrhythmia standpoint
Lithium is a good cure . Take lithium pills 3 or 4 at total works well. @@lexii2202
@@lexii2202have you tried aripiprazole? it’s the medication i’m currently on :O
Hi I'm bipolar, this is a documentary I have been waiting for
I am suffering from anxiety disorder and bipolar too.My is double hell.
@@edge4367 I totally understand where you're coming from as I'm the same way, I know it's hard some days but keep your head up seek medication and know that people do love you 😊, it's taken me years to get to have "normal" days and I've learned that my bipolar and anxiety are sometimes a blessing in disguise, we tend to see stuff in a different way
@@edge4367 bhai ap thik uue
@@ankit.Chaudhary not fully.
@@ryanmarshall8925 hey bro how many years you suffered this anxiety disorder???
I have bipolar. One of the main beneficial steps I took was kicking all the negative/toxic people out of my life. Also not watching television with a negative topic. I work full time and have been for 30 years. I was diagnosed 16 years ago n been on meds since. Wish I had known that they were only $4 a month WITHOUT insurance. I would've saught help much earlier. I truly believe that without the meds I would be either dead or in prison now. My anxiety was so bad that it felt like a very tightly wound spring and the slightest touch would set it off. It was absolute rage.
how do u know if your toxic or them & what if one was ur single mother?
@@ashuradailyy listen to the conversations those that you associate with have. Are the usually negative , do you feel worse after visiting verses when you arrived. Are they constantly picking at everything you do trying to find fault .
If you're toxic the same would apply. If you find you're criticizing others for no reason or just for something to say. It takes lots of practice not to be critical all the time but it can be done. As the saying goes " if you have nothing nice to say then don't say anything at all ". Also my mother taught me to think before I speak as in how would I feel if the same comment we made to myself. Works quite well.
I have the same issue. My bipolar meds aren't working. I need something that WORKS! What are you on? I also have debilitating anxiety and panic attacks! And now I'm pregnant, I'm way worse then before. 😢😢😢
Same, without anti anxiety meds I'd lose it
my anxiety could be decribed just as you said. the anxiety that comes with bipolar is absolutely terrible.
Thanks Maarten and all part of the documentary
I was diagnosed when I was 15 along with other issues. I'm on minimal medication these days and have learned to live with and manage it well. Bipolar is only a curse if you see it that way and can be managed, I'd rather be a bit all over the show and feel like a human that be dulled down with high doses of this, that and other in order to fit in, keep my head down, work 9-5, settle down and breed mindlessly like a "normal" person. I have the luxury of being self employed and can work my schedule around my mental health, though I think anyone can live a fulfilling life with this illness if they really want to make it work.
@CHOSEN and they big mad, Amor forever 💯♉ he can’t help you, you have to help yourself I was diagnose with BP2 & BPD and it started later in my life when I was 26-27ish around there. It was brought on due to immense stress and I’ve acquired other illness not associated with mental illnesses. But I’ve been off medication for 2-3 years now and I am 30 just recently turned a few days ago. My doctors think my pills are working and think I will be in remission soon but little do they know I’ve been handling it on my own. I don’t take medication because honestly I think it makes it worse but… I must say I haven’t had any out burst or acted out so that people know. Meditation, having faith in my God and being in control has kept me strong through these periods but you have to be strong in general you can’t be weak to your illness. I don’t recommend being off pills if you can’t afford to but I’ve been good so far. I’m not going to say I don’t have isssues with depression from time to time but I think everyone has a form of depression but different levels. What I’m trying to say is you have to be strong yourself no one really can help you, it’s really mind Over matter you have to be in control not your illness. It’s tiring though I must admit, trying to stay positive etc. I’m always tired etc but it is what it is. Working out helps too. People outside will never understand
Do you take any meds?
It's sad to hear about what he is going through. Thank you for being brave and opening up. I hope he receives the help he needs to recover . thank you for the insightful video.
Sport is MASSIVE for me to manage my bipolar diagnosis. Also eating less processed food and limiting alcohol. It's crazy how underestimated frequent and intense workouts help. It really takes me out of my head daily and brings release
Have you tried ketogenic / carnivore diet?
I love this I have bipolar disorder 1 and complex ptsd. I was diagnosed in 2015 at the age of 21 and I am 26 now. It is a huge challenge and a difficult journey however exercise a healthy support network and treatment have helped me immensely. I still drink sometimes but I am heading towards sobriety. It is true the hardest part is the stigma. I have battled my mind many times and I have won everytime. It can be done.
Thank you ❤️ I am 21 crying that something has helped you Cope. I’ve been struggling with my relationships forever.
Mind if i ask what is bipolar disorder?? Is it a regular depression or is it different then that?! And btw How are you feeling now?
DO BIPOLAR SYNDROMME CAN GET TRRATED NATURAALLY.
@@froggyq1112 it's manic depression followed by high highs and low lows, (mood swings) leading to mania. There's 2 types.
So glad to hear of your success!
That was very abrasive. Thank you for being a close-up of your feelings to the world. Sometimes it’s hard I know I get more depressed when it’s cloudy outside so I don’t know why but I live in a very cloudy city
Courageous guy! Thank you!
I am an avid #MentalHealthAwareness advocate and spoken word performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my RUclips channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. 💙❤
Thank you! This calmed me down!
Im almost 22 years old and I just got diagnosed with this last week, and it explains so much. Had I known earlier maybe I could have prevented certain issues with loved ones I fell out with.
Can you please help me? What were the main symptoms that you couldn’t stand that caused you to know it was bipolar
@@howto-wiki8291 a avoid sugar first 2mths nd c if it relieves u if so it is sugar poisoning
Im around the same age ive had lots of problems like not keeping jobs for long or getting myself in trouble with impulsivity or getting the depression and feeling like i wanna die and do nothing
GO MARTIN ! You got this.. I know it’s hard . Repeat “I am going through a difficult time but I will come out stronger than before”. You’re creative thank you for sharing .I know the feelings can be hard … you deal well you’re pushing through and I commend you. You are somebody you play music wonderfully , your public speaking ❤ and so very talented in many ways . that alone is speaks volume you’re braver.. everyday is a challenge and a fight for life try to Have a blessed day . God is good.
People cope with bipolar in different ways but I think they're mainly unhealthy. I was unfortunately one of those people; I slept away most my school years when I hit middle school year, just to escape the extreme depersonalization I was floating in. The sudden numb dark fog was too much for me as a kid and it slowly drove me to suicide ideation. My life never had a middle ground, I hope I can find a a solution to cope with it
❤❤❤no one has bipolar avoid oil salt sugar... Oil contains petrol products or hexane nd as u may also have mcad so just stop using oil nd due hexane n salt thyroid issues nd also w sugar u will have metabolic syndrome
Thank you for this 🙏🏾🤍
I was diagnosed with Bipolar two Disorder in June of last year.
When I was at work, I had a depression episode because 3 months prior to June 2nd of last year, my uncle passed away. I was also thinking bad thoughts as well.
I think that either my boss and/or my job coordinator called 911. The ambulance crew and police officers who showed up treated me with respect.
After being in the hospital for a few hours, I was taken in a wheelchair to the hospital's mental health unit. I stayed there for 5 days, and I was really upset that I had to hand over my tablet and cell phone to the front desk staff.
I take meds twice a day everyday, and thank goodness that I can reach out to my support teams whenever necessary.
Avoid sugar
What meds do you take? Do they help?
I was diagnosed in January after having multiple manic episodes very close to each other. It was hard to grasp at first. I had only been diagnosed with depression up till then and I was always told it was most likely due to my PCOS causing all these symptoms (mood swings, depression, suicidal thoughts)
It has not been easy. My first trial run on medication ended with me having a such a bad episode that my mind to me I didn’t need to take the medicine anymore. I went on a downward spiral for a few months, till my boyfriend sat me down and said he couldn’t live with it anymore. I needed help and he couldn’t do it alone.
I have finally found the right doctor for me. I feel heard and the medication has allowed me to keep a level head. I know it’s not an easy fix, I know I have to keep working on it but I’m so proud of how far I’ve come. I just hope I can keep pushing forward.
I’ve been looking all day for a way to help myself without therapy and medication. So thank you for sharing your story ❤️ you have inspired me.
Your meds and therapy are very essential dear. Work with your psychologist and psychiatrist. They'll guide you as to what to do. Also, explore your own coping mechanisms. Some like to journal their thoughts, some enjoy nature, others use aromatherapy etc
Try avoid sugar Completely
"I’ve been looking all day for a way to help myself without therapy and medication."
Go ketogenic / carnivore. Be sure you don't eat ANY sugar and you get enough high quality red meat and animal fat....
@@health_pro101 "Your meds and therapy are very essential dear."
No, these are harming you.
"Work with your psychologist and psychiatrist."
You are right that some medications have terrible side effects if you leave these out at once. So having a good doctor who will help deprescribe your medication is essential.
What a beautiful soul. He makes me feel normal
I love dw documentary, thank you so much
I appreciate this video so much
Thanks for sharing. Depression/Anxiety and mental health in general have such a stigma in our society and the more people like yourself talk about it the more the stigma will reduce in our society. My channel is solely about mental health and reducing this stigma. So many people do not seek treatment because they are afraid what people will say and this is destroying people’s lives. This needs to stop. Keep up the great work.
In Haiti they treat mentally people like shit.
Thank you ❤️
It’s difficult for sure and the crashes are HELL just to get out of bed takes all you’ve got
These sort of mental conditions have an onset. Depending on lifestyle and substance misuse, the onset period can vary widely.
In my case the onset happened over nearly 11 years. Because i am rather good at sleeping pattern and never took any illegal substances.
Over those 11 years i had 5 episode of depressions. All doctors i went to seek help from gave me antidepressants. None asked how my sleep was distrupted. Being a researcher, i had clocked the span of the depression episodes and when they occurred. I also noticed that the depression episode took few days to get in full swing and remarkably i was getting off depression at the turn of a switch.
I started reading and become convinced i had bi-polar not having experienced even a single manic episode. I did not have to wait long, though. It arrived the year after. At this point doctors still did not listen to me.
There major sin was not to have asked for my sleeping. A depressed person usually falls asleep easily and cannot wake up easily. Someone with bi-polar CANNOT sleep: finds difficult to get asleep and the sleep gets interrupted rather early in the morning. Bi-polar makes people restless, both in the manic and the depressive phases.
The following year i had another ipo-manic episode and decided to walk in a hospital in the city i was passing by for work. At the hospital they eventualy paid attention to what i had to say.
They gave me lithium and my bi-polar has subsided. It is now nearly 10 years that it has completely gone. Probably because it was taken at the onset.
People suffering from bi-polar should stay careful to a few things: sleeping pattern; avoid taking illegal substances; and a rather regular lifestyle overall.
I visualise bi-polar as a guitar string. If pluked with the fingers of one hand, it will start vibrating. But you still have the second hand to press hard the string down on the fretboard and stop the string from shaking your life.
Without knowing it back then, i was lucky to have done just that.
THANKS for the insight.
I've experienced and and learned to cope in a similar situation. I noticed the fluctuations and decided to look for familiar things that help keep me grounded.
Thanks for sharing. There is one thing that didn’t make sense to me, though. Bipolar disorder can be either in a manic or depressive form, or both. By your description, someone with depression only can easily fall asleep, but someone with bipolar-depressive symptoms cannot? Would you mind clarifying? Thank you!
@@larryramos3191 thanks for your comment. Let's see if i can convey this well in few paragraphs. I shoupd first say that i am not a doctor and might be less precise in the following.
Some kinds of depression are a sort of LEARNED HELPLESSNESS and typically, who has became depressed this way, has been first disappointed, then angry, then disillusioned and eventually, seeing s/he cannot do much to change things, s/he becomes depressed. These induviduals tend to be low in hormons circulation and therefore for them SLEEP is a way to escape reality. They heart rate is also typically low and therefore they tend to get asleep easily. They also have little incentive to get out of bed, also given their low heart rate and the fact that the prospect remains dire in their distorded view. For a person affected by Bi-polar the situation is really different. This person has dived into depression because of a ride on a high for days of even weeks. This person is like a rocket that has ran out of fuel. That sort of hysteria in the high phase of Bi-polar is brought inside the depression phase. The Bi-polar individual is restless, in the thoughts which are racing, in the feelings and also the body which cannot stand still. Depression of a Bi-polar person is due to exhaustion (physical, psychical, and many times also financial).
This is one of the last questions i asked myself recently: why so many experts have difficulties in recognising some kinds of Bi-polar like Bi-polar II, which from what i understands now, seems to stem from a personality disorder (a mid way between over and covert Narcissism). Maybe this is due to the fact that for nasty mental issues we tend to seek psychiatrists' help and these latters prefer to prescribe medications. And at the moment, there is no medication for personality disorders. This point should be looking into by our health systems, because i had to understand all of this myself, and not being a doctor, i coupd have done lot of damage to me and my loved ones, as well as on society.
Many thanks.
@@0129581s I am the one who appreciates your informative response. I am not a certified psychologist, but I did study psychology in college. One of the most asked questions in the field is “where do mental illnesses come from?” Because there isn’t an “exact” source (up to now) of where/how mental illness originates. Instead, there are theories that doctors have used over time to understand the causes of a mental disorder. One of them is environmental factors, which reminds me of what you described as learned helplessness.
One of my close friends has bipolar disorder II and he fits the description you gave for someone with depression only. He sleeps around 12-16 hours a day and has fallen asleep easily on me when talking on the phone or watching movies. He cannot easily be awoken. A bomb can be thrown and he wouldn’t even notice it. It’s so surreal, but it is a reality. I believe that depressive bipolar is a mood disorder just like depression. The difference is that symptoms in depressive bipolar are manifested “at times” whereas symptoms in depression appear more regularly. Great conversation and thanks for your great points!
This is amazing, thank you for the in-site!!
bipolar type 1 here. 2 psych ward visits till i found my med plan. played ncaa d1 ice hockey now i work as mortgage loan originator. being a self-managed high achiever with this illness is a blessing. Going to count my money up and live cheap. retire young then release books and art as i age peacefully!! cant wait!! bipolar has given me the world of insights and creativity. Ill make my own documentary hahah
Bravo!! people need to be educated , keeping working Maarten you are doing a great job
I have Add and dysthymia. This is so refreshing to see. Mental health can happen to us all.
I have the same depressive disorder as you! It sucks! It's also known as persistent depressive disorder.
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I recently got diagnosed with bipolar and dissociative disorder and want to learn how to best take care of myself. So i thank you for uploading this video.
Thank you for watching.
"and want to learn how to best take care of myself."
stop eating sugar, stop eating plants, be sure you get enough high quality red meat and enough animal fat to sustain ketosis...
What a lovely chap, I hope he continues to be well, as I get it. Peace x
I can relate to this story.
This is my everyday life!
But people don't understand they say your just angry😭😭😭
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Great documentary
Thank u for putting this video on u tube u r brave! Keep on going ur a bright light! :)
Psilocybin containing mushrooms save my life. The drastically reduced my benzodiazepine withdrawal allowing me to quite illicit pill addiction after three years of heavy daily use before it would had became medically dangerous to quit
Psychedelic’s definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again but it’s just so hard to source here
The Trips I've been having have really helped me a lot,I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well
I've been having constant, unbearable anxiety because of university. dr.sporess is a life saver. Thank you.
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Very brave and positive young man.
honestly i wish i'd kept it to myself, because seeing that people don't care unless you are completely out of your mind is disheartening. and even then, they treat as a problem to solve and forget about
Me too I also kept all of my diagnoses and only to friends I trust. I’ve heard people sharing theirs and theirs friends talking behind their back to me. It reinforced me to not tell others I don’t really care about.
Congratulations!😊 Excellent Man! Good inspiring video!
Thank you!😊
i really love this channel
it must be liberating to have someone outside your family know about your disorder
Hi I'm bipolar, this is a documentary I have been waiting for. I am from trujillo Peru
I'm also bipolar....i'm a persian
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My father is bipolar with hypertension at 40. When we found out, it helped us link his hypertensive episodes with his bipolar moods. And vice versa, sometimes it gets triggered the other way. When I turned aroud... 27, I was diagnosed with hypertension worse than his. Mine was very rare since I did not smoke, drink or eat unhealthy. I'm in a healthy weight with a healthy lifestyle. I was fit and did not have any mental diagnoses either. So getting 180/100 at my situation was very strange. I later found out that the last few years before my diagnosis, I have been acting oddly. Anger that I've never felt before. Happiness that I could not control. I was talked to about the possibility of having something similar to my dad develop in me. After I went into medication for hypertension, a lot of it has become controlled. It was quite amazing how much chemical issues in my body affected my mentality.
My case is quite different to others. Mine is mostly chemically induced. So this might not adhere to other people in this comment section.
Sometimes when I argue with my husband, I take a moment to quietly take my pills. So that when I argue with him, it's not from anything chemical, but because I really believe he was in the wrong. This kind of way, I make an effort to be good to the people around us. I had a father, a frightening father at times, so I know how that feels. Sorry for the long storytime. I just wanted to tell yall, if you're going through any mental issues, take the time and effort to appreciate the people that are there with you. They're also victims just like us. And sometimes, it's even worse being them.
Hi @Angie K,
Thank you for taking the time to share your personal story and experiences. We really appreciate it and hope that your comment finds people who might find it helpful.
Best,
The DW Documentary Team
That's amazingly both awful(for you) and fascinating. I just found out that Insulin Resistance, metabolic disorder, syndrome X, CAUSES HBP, eventually, within 10 years of chronic hyperinsulinemia, diabetes. Dr. Pradip Jamnanda has RUclips about fasting to reverse ALL of that. If on psych meds., idk if there are risks, medically supervised fast or start with 16 hr daily maybe, imo. Good luck!
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Thank you Angie for sharing your experiences. The correlation between high blood pressure and BP is amazing.
@@SidneySmith678 is high blood pressure a sign of bipolar? My mom has high blood pressure and I always wandered whats wrong with here mental health. He never raised me properly and learn me things in life, I wonder if this is a symptom? She is kind, empathetic, helpful, but the other side is dissmissive, cold, dont want to talk about difficult things, ignoring your concerns etc.. I always feel like I was the other of here i dont trust her. Also my dad have control over everything, expensess, money, car, household etc
A brave and smart soul. I know the fight...
I have ptsd, persistent depressive disorder and adjustment disorder. With the help of a therapist and Celebrate Recovery, I'm working through my childhood trauma, while also recognizing that I'll have bad days at times.
I have a close relative with this and I’ve never seen it only the beaming positivity that people would likely call ‘angel’ and one of the best people I’ve ever known actually really focuses on the inner self
It's a living nightmare I have bipolar manic depression I also have hypoxia brain injury I died 26minutes spent weeks months in coma rehab hospital learning talk walk again been a recovery massive discovery never ever give up on yourself many will never yourselves keep going doing amazing things stay strong stay positive stay safe you got this we all have mental health stinks speak out dont suffer in silence nothing to be ashamed off its mental health sending luck hugs love from headway Nottingham UK takecare xx
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DONT stop Martin. I watched this video and can relate 100%. Now this just opened up my mind to help others. If your feeling down. Please feel free to comment on this post. Don’t end your life. We can talk about it. Your friend-Ant
This story inspired me
This video should have about 20 million views or in my book about a billion
You on a great journey my friend your soul purpose 11:11💜I’m sending you love light and courage and hope to you my friend
I like this guy. Making it work is the main thing :)
I finished therapy today and I've become so desperate for a change. It's so hard for me to admit and or realize I suffer from bipolar disorder but damn it makes life hard to deal with especially because of the destructive nature it has on my relationships. Very happy to see this and hopeful. Thank you
Admit.. then you can find solutions
i really got a lot from him an under stand somethings better now hes brave an kind
He is very generous man.
I struggle with bipolar too just coming to köln at the age of 23, the illness staring to break free came onset at 25, i'm now almost 29 and having my illness come in full bloom. Dealing with this alone and in a foreign country is very difficult.
I am 23 and just found out that I have bipolar 2 . Is it true that biploar gets worse with age ?
I am also planning to go to Germany . Does Germany offer any type of cure/care for immigrants (non germans) that have bipolar ?
I am in the same situation. I am sorry for you.
❤❤no one has bipolar avoid oil salt sugar... Oil contains petrol products or hexane nd as u may also have mcad so just stop using oil nd due hexane n salt thyroid issues nd also w sugar u will have metabolic syndrome❤
Getting by without any treatment is a mistake.
Psychotheraphy is really important, during the maniac phase parents tend to stop the treatment.
Actually therapy has shown to have limited effects with bipolar. Read Julua A Fasts books on bipolar the science backs this up. I could happily have therapy every day but it would be an endless cycle. Movement and nutrition are far more important.
Exactly! I knew a girl who kept going in an out of homeless shelters because her parents couldn’t deal with her. She had a really bad episode to the point where the cops needed to be called.
Hi Maarten - you have clearly thought about coping strategies/nutrition/creativity/exercise and they all seem to work for you. It's interesting that you have taken courses with Wim Hof and Oxygen Advantage - do you think that breathwork has a lot to offer for the bipolar?
I wish my learning difficulties wouldn't hold me back so much, I struggle quite a bit to understand things quite often, it even exacerbate my chances of getting jobs, the only thing I'm good at is creativity, but it is so hard to make an income out of what I do(graphic design). I just don't know what the alternatives are 😢
You can do graphic design for online ads. I'm studying facebook ads and making the ad copy is very important. You can study how colors and design affect the buying process and it's a lot of fun creating these design. But most importantly, you can make money - decent money if you also do freelance jobs to supplement a low playing job.
Also, graphic design can branch off into other forms of design, like t-shirt graphics that you sell to your social media following.
For anything you love, you can bet your bottom dollar that there are millions of people who are interested so go and make an instagram account, and facebook account and post your art online. Learn how to make great content and keep learning. It's hard for me to learn stuff too, but you can't give up. Hang in there.
I get this! When I have a normal job it’s not even enough. I work my ass off and have gotten asked by management behind my back “how come she hasn’t done trash pick up?” When I know I have. So yes if you’re different people don’t like it not at work anyways. I’ve even gotten laughed at. It really gets old. I haven’t been able to keep a constant job for more than a month these days…so believe me I get it. I get sick of being judged when really all I want to do is work and stop being judged for not doing it someone else’s way among other things. I learn different
I know a graphic designer that does freelance and is a security guard on the side to pay bills.
It´s crazy. Im bipolar....
Been in-and-out of institution my whole life. Im 31, and from eastern-europe country where mental illness is still a stigma. I lived in Norway for 5 years, this is where I got help and my diagnosis. Its fucked up, I dont even wish this to my worst enemy...
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What meds do you take?
I have bipolar disorder and I constantly feel like I’m alone and I understand the pain and also the feeling of the low side of bipolar. ,I first went through psychosis through all the drugs I’ve taken, for example: weed, lsd, psilocybin. Now that I’m 20 and had it since I was 18 I’m learning to trust more in what can help rather than what’s holding me back from past trauma
Tc man prayers and healing all your way
❤❤no one has bipolar avoid oil salt sugar... Oil contains petrol products or hexane nd as u may also have mcad so just stop using oil nd due hexane n salt thyroid issues nd also w sugar u will have metabolic syndrome
God bless Maarten.
People are scared to talk about it, I hope you never stop talking about it.
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I'd been through too long time with depression, and totally forgot how my life should be. All of the sudden, miracle happened to me. I got out from the worst senerio and finally could breathe and noticed that life is beautiful and not beautiful. Both side. Not only one side.
Life is wo wonderful I agree. I learned that after my first episode
I find love and joy in my heart but I live with this aswell and haven’t found great coping skills. My environment is very challenging and my town is hard to be in. I’m working on sobriety and reconnecting with others but I need to find daily coping instead of daily distractions
Changes in diet, physical activities and talking out my feelings helps. Not a cure, but helps.
My mother has bipolar disorder.
I did not know until her psychiatrists told me today now I'm so worried about her and even feel guilty for not understanding her.😭
Doint feel guilty it's not your thought just do good in life that will help her it's a cruel illness
Allah sehat atta farmay Ameen🌹
I was just diagnosed with bipolar 1, it’s been the hardest time in my life ever, I had to be admitted into the BHU and I was almost done with life. Living with bipolar is hard because I know I’m getting angry or sad and depressed and everything else and I can’t stop it, it’s very hard I’m trying my hardest to try to live with this and it’s the hardest thing ever I can say it over and over again. I almost feel like the BHU is my home and I feel that living in the BHU would save my life.
Good on Marteen, he seems it is looking to find meaningful coping mechanism..
My youngest sister suffers from bipolar disorder and she has a hard time getting along with the rest of the family and her emotional relationships dont seem to do any better, she tries to get in contact with me and we talk many once a year because is hard to handle her and her emotions ups and downs and not to mention that I also suffer from bipolar disorder and that makes it harder for a good relationship with her or the rest of our family.
❤❤no one has bipolar avoid oil salt sugar... Oil contains petrol products or hexane nd as u may also have mcad so just stop using oil nd due hexane n salt thyroid issues nd also w sugar u will have metabolic syndrome❤
Yes Bipolar disorder is difficult. I have bipolar 2 untreated is extremely dangerous.
If u feel suicidal at all dont wait get help pronto.
I know a friend who died from Bipolar and PSDT. It was so sad to find out she died.
Do maximum cycling, gardening, brisk walk and yoga. It may also help in depression. I am also suffering from depression
I’ve been battling depression for a while. Some days I’m extremely happy, some days I’m very sad, some days I’m extremely angry and feeling hopeless. I start acting out on these emotions and it ruins my relationships with people. I need help
I too am bipolar and I appreciate this talk.. Thanks
If you watch up down on RUclips it may help you understand better
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Unfortunately I believe we are years away from effective treatment for people managing depression. The types of things we must do to stay sane, to keep from hurting ourselves.
Once you find the right medication it can make the world of difference
Unless you're medication resistant.
The documentary is confusing. In the beginning they say that he has Bipolar, and they briefly describe Maarten's manic episodes. In the end, they describe him as having depression. Depression and Bipolar are two different illnesses.
Right. That annoyed me. Video was a waste of time.
good luck and well done Maarten.
I am also a bipolar patient. For ten years I did not know that I am bipolar. My doctors have been treating depression. There are few good doctors here in Pakistan. I hope we will live a good life.
my wife was also a bipolar for 6 years but with the help of dr ojemen my wife we were able to get cure from it with the herbal treatment she’s free now
This comment section is beautiful. I have never felt so much support in my life.