Bipolar Disorder Symptoms: SEE THEM IN ACTION!
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- Опубликовано: 30 янв 2018
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As we learn more about Bipolar Disorder, it will get easier to start noticing the patterns of predictable behavior that go with it...
At first, it can seem like there is "no method to the madness." As self-awareness increases, we might notice specific things that we DO or SAY - right before an episode happens. The same exact signs are often there and we don't have to be an expert or doctor to see them.
Sometimes the worst episodes of depression or mania start off with a simple statement like: "I hate my life," or on the flip-side "everything is wonderful and perfect!" If we can start to pay attention to these signs, it can be easier to prevent symptoms from escalating into a full-blown episode.
EXERCISE: Come up with a list of the things you or your loved one says or does - every time - at the FIRST signs of depression or mania. Make a list for both situations and add to it as needed. This is where the observations of those around us are crucial. When we are ill, sometimes it's easy to miss these "signs" - even if they are quite obvious to everyone around us. Eventually, you might be surprised to realize all the patterns and signs that were there this whole time. This is a great tool to add to your "Bipolar Toolbox" and I hope it helps!
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It felt like I watched myself with the manic and depressive episodes
Thanks for the comment! I thought this would be a unique way to "describe" the symptoms =) I hope my videos are helpful to you.
-Rob
Polar Warriors Thanks Rob!. I actually recently discovered your channel I've watched all of your videos they are great. I myself am getting help for untreated Bipolar and ADHD combined of 20+ yrs of stubbornness & procrastinating it's been one hell of a rollercoaster ride for myself and gradually getting better. Thanks to you and others RUclips's with the same educational content. Keep up the great work of helping people in denial like myself
I'm so glad!!! Keep me posted on how you are doing ok =)
U Tuber Mee too!!
Thanks, this was so much fun to watch. I really never imagined that I exhausted any of these symptoms but I obviously do. Very enlightening 👍
"Tell me about your problems so I can fix them." Me, while I'm a hot mess myself 😂😆🙄🤦♂️
YES!!
😂🤣😂🤣👌🏾
😢😢😢.
This is the only thing that makes sense to me out of this chaos. This channel is my escape now.
Alex Navarro i’m so glad and it’s a very healthy escape! I will have lots more videos to come. Stop by anytime :-)
Yesss!
This is painfully accurate. I go from loving my job to hating it and resenting my co-workers. During my manic phase I suggest all these things to do with my kids.
Wow!!
I keep my phone on silent because I literally can't stand to hear it, for fear of having to "be needed." This is me to a T.
I move my email app to the third page so I can’t see it
Agree 100%
@Robert Gardea nice appreciate it
And i thought i was the only one..
i ditched phones altogether and never owned an i phone >>>>screw people they suck
I'd like to see about a video about keeping a job when being bipolar...
Hey it's hard to work with BP I've lost jobs and failed college but we are strong ppl and U r not alone we r an elite group of ppl there are not many of us ,& we r next step in evolution of the mind hahaha
Adrian Jabs if we’re the next step then humanity should just kill themselves off now while they still have a chance.
@@CalebKotz11235 Hey my friend we all stick together god knows I dropped out of uni I've researched my illnesses I found articles in psycheducation & scientific American genetic traits in small inheritance can improve survival & reproduction mania & OCD help in hunting & gathering disruption sleep if managed can help in the modern hustle culture in our 24/7 modern world no-one can keep normal circadian rhythms but we always live this way
You can see about going on SSDI and work part time so it’s easier on you.
Gabriela Irizarry Porrata I have had over 100 jobs, lost all due to bipolar
This is a perfect description of what it's like to have a bipolar mood disorder!
caryn martin ... not exactly .. he left out the abusive anger, that is the hardest part to handle.
Each individual would have a different experience! Manic portrayal is pretty mild, maybe the flight of ideas but no real pressure of speech and no hostility or anger!
@@briannab5296 agree, extremely destructive
One of the worst parts of this illness:
Your loved ones don’t know how much you truly love them. And when your loved ones just don’t take you serious bc it’s just “ part of the roller coaster”.
It’s definitely a cruel curse.
One day at a time is literally all you can do.
Doing the best I can.
When I’m hypomanic or manic I think about getting another job, but when I’m in a lower mood or normal I’m usually too tired to keep up with life. When I’m hypomanic or manic I can work out and clean and organize the house, but when I’m baseline or with lower mood I cannot go to the gym and keep up with house chores due to having less energy and lack of motivation. When I’m hypomanic or manic I can clean and organize the house in 2 days without losing energy or motivation. When I’m hypomanic or manic I think my illness is getting better and I imagine myself being more energetic for a long time (very optimistic) however it’s never this way, my hypomanic and manic episodes are short lived and I go back to not showering, not keeping up with my manicure, pedicure, hair, cleaning, organizing. I noticed my self-care is the first to go when I’m low. It sucks. Once when I was manic I thought I could get rich selling diet pills and I thought I could go to medical school. Also, I thought I was a prophet when I was manic and then when my mood lowered I thought I lost my soul and I was sentenced to go to hell upon dying. I believed in God and I thought he was playing games with me because he never loved me this worsened my depression and anxiety.
Nina Da Silva thank you so much for taking the time to share how you experience bipolar disorder. I think it is important for others to read the comments so they can relate and not feel so alone. Everything you described is just like a page out of my life book. You are definitely not alone in the way you feel :-)
can very much relate
Damm my life..the self care and house clean
I can relate 100%, my last episode I started thinking I was cured forever, I wanted to quit school and dedicate my life to music, was about to buy equipment for my studio and eventually I started thinking I had sold my soul to the devil even though I am an atheist because I thought I could always get away with what I wanted, then depression sucked as usual.
Nina Da Silva I kinda see my myself here far as I want a job, I always want a job. But I am always in the to depressed to do anything about it. I'm autistic and the thing I miss the most is my work. Not family friends but a dumb job. Thats depressing. I probably would miss my Grandkids if they didn't live with me. But I can only listion to a certain amount each day and then it depends on if I'm paying bills or trying to fix something or craming on all the things I am learning on www. I'm about a 1&1/2 years into this information highway. Learned to fix AC sewing machine, trying to learn hydrophonics, what's wrong with my dog? How to keep ants out of my house. I hate to pay bills cause I don't want to talk to these people every month. Love to go off grid. Learned how to auto pay. Getting auto pay set up I take better care to think about mental and physical health. Like have to go over skin so things don't belong don't take root. Drink enough water so I don't cramp. Water and weed plants so I don't have to eat processed fake food. I'm not sure I thought it was my thyroid. But I don't sleep so I too tired to do. This is the first time I've thought about this. So thanks for sharing. I feel like oh bother like Eor on Winnie the pooh., which is how I always saw my mother.
I’m struggling to express how deeply I appreciate you making these videos. I recognize so much of myself in almost everything that you’ve said. And I want to commend your consistency. I know a lot of people talk about how we get these big ideas and then drop off but you’ve stayed consistent with this channel for a long time and have consistently make good content. I just want to let you know that you’re appreciated.
Omg... I was really in denial about my bipolar 2 diagnoses.... This video is the first time that I could see my actions from the view of someone else...omg.... This is me, I thought hypomanic me was my baseline, I wanted it to be, but when I come down from it the depression part hits hard. The med portion of this video, smh, the energy drinks, spending habit, full of ideas that are half finished, ignoring phone calls, then reaching out to everyone as if I didn't skip a beat....man thank you for this. I'm a new sub and i love your videos
Jas Roper i’m so glad and a very warm welcome to the channel. I’m really glad the videos are helping. Stop back by anytime and I really appreciate the kind words 😊😊😊
I was in denial too even though my wife kept telling me something was up with me.
I wanna thank everyone who likes this guys vids cos i felt alone.
You are not alone
What I find so crazy is that my ex wife had said the exact same comments from both sides of this demonstration. I actually got goosebumps as the video went on. I'm grateful for your help! You're an amazing person for your dedication to inform us.
And that's why she's your ex-wife???
@@klattalexis ....I fully understand your question and although it was intended for GeRo, I am responding as I am facing a similar situation. I am 49....and have struggled with this condition for 30 painful years( it was only recently diagnosed by MY OWN INITIATIVE). I am sure GeRo must've been devasted....as I am right now. But a part of me is screaming good riddance while a part of me wants to hold on and work things out. Its a disease....where the person is NOT BAD. It's like leaving your spouse when s/he has been diagnosed with cancer or a heart condition - that's how life is.
GeRo - stay strong mate and love yourself ❤️
My sister told me she will carry my baby bc it will be tough for me. My grandma says that after having a child I will snap out of it. My grandmother has even told my sister that I can't become Moore than a teacher bc I will not be able to handle it. Sometimes family hurts you the most.
Jen MH I totally can relate. It really does hurt a lot more when it comes from family. It took some time, but I have slowly created my own “Bipolar family” outside of my immediate family. I’m glad you found my channel and I hope the videos are helping :-)
Sometimes we don't mean to hurt you. Sorry it happened. Trying learn also. Awareness is everything. Thank you for sharing this information.
Jen MH yes, they certainly can💖
As a heads up I'm pretty sure the hormones involved in pregnancy and postpartum are something to watch out for as far as mood problems. Having an infant is so stressful and sleep deprivation is the norm. Do not believe that taking on that huge responsibility is a magical cure. Babies are your responsibility for life and they are pretty helpless and irrational for several years
Artye Asvui oh God yes! Having an innocent, helpless baby may not be the answer.
Bi-polar literally drove me crazy, I cycled literally 3 days on 4 days off. As great as I felt on the 3 good days would predict how bad I would feel on the other days. I would schedule appointments ext. On days that I thought I would feel okay. I couldn't trust myself because my thoughts would change drastically about the same subject. It drove me crazy!!! I didn't take meds for years dopamine was one, bc I didn't like the effects. I finally broke down and decided to give Lamotrigine a try and thank God its been helping.
How you doing now?
Do you experience drowsiness or any side effects on this medication? My nurse practitioner prescribed me this medication as they do all my medications. Without a diagnosis. The medications have a very distinct adverse effect on me and I don't so well with them. So I don't just take every pill the doctors or nurse practitioner want to prescribe me. It's ridiculous! A cry for help during/after a loss of my dream job 😭 giving up.
How long have you been taking this medication....I was prescribed latuda and then after having side effects from the Latuda They prescribed Vraylar it pretty much presented the same side effects of latuda.... 1 minutes making my joints ricket and spasms andof course can not sleep on them at all.....terrible ...lots of weight gain as well...which also adds to my depression ....AS I hve a horrible body imagine serious problem ....So hate the mds would rather do micro shrooms....
@@cherylschumaker1366 Hi Cheryl, I'm sorry to hear about your negative experiences with those prescription meds, they are quite similar to mine and how I feel about basically any & all prescription meds. Instead, I manage most all ailments/issues with natural supplements and/or holistic/homeopathic supplements, compounds, and meds. Which is why I'm writing as I've never heard of, but am quite intrigued by, the last thing you mentioned... What are these micro-shrooms, how are they sourced, and mainly, what quantity/when/how often/etc, do you administer them, or do you maybe have a link you could possibly share where I could find those answers?
If you'd prefer to DM me, that's perfectly fine and understandable... I truly appreciate any help you can reply with. 🙏
Kevin
My cycling is about the same as yours. Hard to find a happy medium. Been off meds for literally a few years. I feel like a zombie while on them. Can't think for myself.
Well this is my life...like literally I go back and forth each day like a ping pong ball. I'm really up then Im really down. I can be so nice then so mean.
I have had 20 years of psychiatric treatment, therapies, and medications. My son has learned to understand the symptoms.
This is so me. I have experienced so many symptoms of mania or hypomania and depression but drs won't listen.:(
A Barista Teacher me too
I hate when I am mean to people I love, when on other days I couldn't even imagine thinking of being that way the day before.
Omg exactly me! I feel so down because I exploded at a few people just over the weekend, yet its like I can't control it. Then I was back to be nice and friendly.
My daughter is bipolar one. I’m watching to learn more and know how to help. Thank you. This is her 100%. I love her so much.
The posture between depressed and manic is so spot on i just recently relized how different i move when im up or down
Damn spot on man, when I was manic I had 300+ to do list, I slept like an hour everyday and felt great in the morning but my body couldn’t handle it so I get headache all the time while just doing my thing. I went for a crazy hike which I was never into, getting drunk almost all the time, I dated someone I’d never ever ever dated just for sex.
I was the top in my career, made lots of money because I literally worked non stop, but I spent all the money on a horrible trip that I paid for everybody, paid for a crazy party, oh my god.. I had so many ideas of making companies and stuff lol. I made someone sold their bike because I convinced him that we are gonna be rich. Thank god he didn’t sell his house too because of my crazy business idea. The worst thing was I didn’t know I had bipolar 1, and my manic happened for 2 and half months. I’ve done horrible damage in my life because of not knowing. Please guys if you see these signs in your loved ones or yourself , get help before it’s too late. 🥰
You can't make them take their meds when they're in denial.
My 20 year old son was like that 300+ to do list and barely sleep. We brought him to the ER mental illness when he had a manic episode. He diagnosed with bipolar 4 months ago and now on medication. The med calm him down but he is too calm. Now he is sleeping a lot and not interested in anything. I don't know if this is because he's new to the med or he will get better later.
This is the story of my life tbh 🤦🏽♀️
Ayyyyeee
No one cares tbh
🙏🏾❣🙏🏾
🙏🙏🙏🌹♥️. Sending love & light!
I love this video !! I’m both those people during episodes.
My sister suffered from bipolar disorder. Many of the attitudes portrayed were also hers, right down to the patenting of ideas and starting of businesses which might have had modest success if they weren't so misconceived, under-capitalized and totally mismanaged. Paranoia about government surveillance and about people's judgments about her at home and at work, excessive generosity to family and to strangers, irresponsible spending, risky sexual behavior -- all so familiar. She would throw a party for 50 people and next thing you know, she's having panic attacks from social phobia. She would be critical of others over the littlest thing, then turn that on herself in bouts of self-loathing....on and on. She lived alone, unable to sustain a relationship. She suffered greatly all her life. Our parents could not accept the diagnosis, but my other two sisters and I tried to help, getting burned continually over the decades. We became resentful and a bit traumatized ourselves. After 2 suicide attempts, she ultimately died alone -- a victim of self-medication by alcohol. Now I have been diagnosed with bipolar.
Get medicated
@@marciasloan534 This is a great example of how not to approach someone with bipolar disorder about the idea of medication. A drive by comment from a stranger to "get medicated" or "seek help" is an insult, not assistance.
@@gitzystar4825 Thanks for speaking up. I don't appreciate people who just push pills as the only solution.
Gosh that's awful but I hope you're okay and can manage this illness ❤️
This is me lmao 😂 starting businesses I never keep up with. Being super social but then also extremely paranoid of other people and the hypersexuality is my worst symptom. I've just given up on romantic relationships because of it.
Wow, as a partner of someone who has recently been diagnosed with BP2 this resonates!
We were married for 25 years, then a bad manic episode saw us separate and divorce.
My conscience is clean, forgave him three times now even though he took up with two other women. He is medicated now and the mania has stopped, but he's just so disinterested in everything and has no get up and go. Sad because we were very happy for a long time. He unfortunately had a bad motorcycle accident back in 2016 which ramped up the symptoms badly. But having a better understanding helps, but I will not tolerate what I tolerated in the past, because I nearly had a nervous breakdown.
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I have never stopped taking my meds because mania is usually full of rushing thoughts, anger, anxiety, panic attacks, and paranoia for me. Very rarely do I experience euphoria when I'm manic.
Does medication actually work ?
@@nipzd5082 YES!!! They cannot take away my condition, but they help me tremendously with my daily life, as in I don't go up or down quite so far. It's like putting on a pair of glasses. I can think so much better when I am not flooded with emotions.
Unfortunately this is exactly my situation as well. If left untreated my paranoia will escalate to psychosis. I have only ever had two euphoric mania episodes
Same...But I honeslty feel as though my meds need adjusted. I don't feel I'm on the right ones. Sadly. 😔
I don’t like medication personally. I can manage myself just fine without it. When on medication I didn’t feel like myself at all. Felt very disconnected from reality and myself. Felt very uncomfortable. Plus I’m super sure that it made me manic. Medication just isn’t for everyone.
Yepper🤗☺ this is exactly how my sister's bipolar moods are like. Patience, love, and hugs for her. When she wants to be left alone; I send her flowers and say "call me if you need me". It's hard to have this disorder.
Peace, Love, & it's okay!
This was a great idea! I really enjoyed how you had both sides talking about the same topic when switching back and forth.
I'm still learning my triggers and what my signs are, and this helped me realize that some of the things I do are part of either crashing or becoming manic, and it made me think about how I approach different things when I'm down or up.
Thank you for making another great video! You're doing great and I really appreciate your channel.
Tears.... recognize most everything. Thanks so much for this video.
I was diagnosed a week ago. I refused to believe it. When my Psychiatrist explained the symptoms I just tuned him out and denied medication. Now that I’m watching this it makes sense and I hate it.
Being diagnosed with any disease or disorder is a real blow. There is no cure for bipolar but it is a treatable condition. It may not feel like it right now but you are on a beautiful path. Be gentle and kind to yourself. 🙏🌞
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This is so hilarious it's painful. I can so relate. You are so damn funny. I just want to add, you still look a lot prettier in that wig than I do in general when I'm going through a depressive episode.
I thought it was a different guy!
Yes it is hilarious and painful 🤣. Meet too I hope you feel better soon. I'm thankful for people like you who share helping me get better.
Once again, your video nailed the many symptoms of our illness. Thank you for the thoughtfulness and kindness you show while educating all of us.
Hi Robert. You've done it again. Wonderful presentation! I crashed 4 days ago and today I'm feeling much better.
This video sure came at the right time for me as this last episode involved some close relatives that couldn't understand what was happening to me and I was really struggling to mask my depression.
I'm looking forward to sharing it with them with the hope of giving them some insight into my disease. It been very difficult for me to open up about this with them. I can only discuss it openly with my therapist. Mostly because I feel guilty about sharing my problems with others and with this malady there is such a stigma attached to it.
I applaud your efforts to get this issue out to non sufferers with the goal of educating them. It's very noble and unselfish of you.
Please, PLEASE continue with your chanel.
This video is everything! I have done, said, and felt all of these things. Fantastically captured the two sides. I just cannot thank you enough for these videos.
Oh my goodness haha! I have literally just witnessed actual footage of my self. I have noticed bipolar symptoms but brushed it off thinking I was being dramatic. However after seeing and hearing so many statements I make regularly coming out of someone else's mouth has just clarified it for me! Thank you for your helpful video!😁
👉Me🙋... And Me🙋👈
Carri's 3RingCircus Me too’ 🙋🏾♀️
Lol 😂
This is me. This is my mother. This is my grandmother.
I wasn’t diagnosed until I was into my 30’s. I still see myself in this video. Keep taking your medications as this will help, and share your diagnosis with friends and family. They will let you know when you are off balance.
You are doing great things for the Online Bipolar Community. Thank you and keep thriving, brother!
OMG THE ACCURACY. This is the best video about bipolar that I've seen online. It's exactly right.
I really like this video...others don't understand what it's like to go from one extreme to the other. Worse yet...it's like those close to me don't show any caring or concern for what is going on, it increases my depression. It's a fight for me everyday to try to do this alone. My sister's favorite is 'did you take your meds'...like that's the cure all for bi-polar. My two worst times are depression (a lot of that)...and anger, I hate everything around me and I don't know about others but the thoughts in my head scares even me.
This perfectly explains the ups and downs..
I laughed, then I cried. I have never seen myself from the outside the way I did here. Thank you for that perspective. It is true we dont always see or understand ourselfs.
Awe - you are most welcome. =) =)
-Rob
I’m so happy there is video does like this where we can see from the outside looking in for most of us we don’t realize how we look to other ppl when we’re in both manic and depression stage thank you for what your doing pls keep it up.
Amazing! Well done! Hit the nail on the head!
Thank you for this so much! I don't feel like such a freak knowing that someone else can relate to who/what I am! I take meds for the depression but there has got to be something more a doctor can do. Your videos are actually giving me some courage to go back to the doctor and embrace my diagnosis.
Johan Johnsträd Thank you so much :)
This video is AWESOME!!!! The love of my life has been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, and this video is just like his behavior. These videos are such a blessing to me b/c they are right-on target. Thank you so much for giving me something to share with my husband so he realizes that he isn't alone...God Bless You!
Oh my goodness, thank you for this! My spouse struggles with this disorder and your channel has helped ME feel more sane and confident to handle these severe mental swings. It has been so, so hard, but watching and listening to you has been the therapy I didn't even realize I needed!! Thank you!! Hugs!
Hugs🤗
I had bipolar my entire life and I never knew until I recently (2 months ago) had it professionally diagnosed. The medicine is mainly to thank, however, this channel and its community really was such an eye opener thank you and all! :)
Thank you so much for this video..... It expresses what I can't when trying to explain how I feel to the people in my life , who don't understand the illness..... very thankful I found your channel.....
"Going to college sucks!"
And....then i skipped my ward final, my classes...now um in MBBS final year & um planning to quit...i wish i could be normal again....i cry for no reason...skip lecture classes....all for no reason
Omg this makes me so emotional how exact this is..
Really a eye opener for those of us who dont notice our illnesses
wow this is me to a tee. showed this to my husband and he said nail on the head . Thanks for the great posts to keep us educated. New number one subscriber 😁😁keep it up.
You are so very welcome!!! =)
This was so helpful in pointing out how I behave in my own life similar to this. Letting my partner know of things to point out and allowing him to remind me when I am acting in a certain way has improved dealing with this so much.
I just seen myself in this video....you're videos have really help break past the barrier of getting help. Thank you , you truly are a blessing to all of us who suffer
I never thought I could explain to everyone kinda how it's like for me but this showed my brother and he understood me a little bit more. Thank you so much for this.
I have recently discovered that I myself may be Bipolar. All I can say is "Thank You" for the courage and time you spend to help others and to spread awareness about a very confusing illness.
Ashley Broooke Selman you are so very welcome and thanks for the comment. Stop back by my channel anytime Ashley :-)
I’m glad your videos are out there.
Your video is like watching someone play out my life.
Exactly. This was well displayed and honestly I can see how different it is now. Thankyou
This is fantastic ! The two faces of ‘eve’ really shown realistically . I related to both persona’s displayed . This helped me so much. ‘Are you ready for round 4’ hit too close to home . I have historically acted out a lot. I’ve committed to staying on meds and not making big decisions if I am in a wild state and my partner feels worried by my words and energy
I love this video,i find my self watching it a lot like old re-run episodes. It pops up and plays automatically i just watch it again and again...your videos are very helpful. I don't believe i have bi-polar but i believe my ex does. So i understand (a lot,so much,ect) better what he is going through. Thank you!
You have helped so much . I respect so much that you are putting yourself out there as someone who suffers from BP and uses their own growth, pain, power to reach out to others. I was in a lot of pain yesterday when I found your videos and you opened my eyes . I’ve been fighting alone with just my psychiatrist and counselor . But you are the first fellow sufferer I can relate to . I’ve been to groups and forums but I always felt out of place and awkward . You allow me to just be here and to share . Thank you infinity 🙏
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you are part of the community!
Spot on Video. Thank you so much for your work. My husband was bipolar (he did not survive 😢). I almost started crying with „this relationship is ruining my life“. He said that so often to me.
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Thank youuuu!!! I needed to see this. That's me....and it drains me, it's frustrating, and i want to learn if it's possible to have more balance.
Johan Johnsträd - Thank you so much Johan. I dont know if it's the moon, but my symptoms have been much worse the last 10 days and i cant snap out. I have meds from a psychiatrist. What type of psychologist/credentials do you recommend?
Lamictal and Lithium works wonders
I know everyone has bipolar in their own way and therefore faces different challenges, but looking at this, I realise - with some shock - that my bipolar mother's illness was much more extreme than the behaviours shown here; makes me realise how desperately destructive the rollercoaster ride was that we went through as a family. What is missing here is the psychotic anger, I expect that's covered somewhere else...
So much of this in my loved one and I, our story over and over from each side. Many of these felt verbatim. I can barely breathe. My God maybe I can REALLY help her. Thank you so much for this and all your other videos I have watched the last 72 hours or so. She is worth all the effort! Thank you again!
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This video totally LIBERATED ME. (unbenongst to me ), I started dated a guy who during a manic episode. We hit it off immediately. He told me he loved me, wanted to marry me. We have similar government jobs (in different sectors). We would literally hold each other and thank God we finally found each other (right next door). Then things just started to die off suddenly. He started making some really negative comments and I kindly and quietly told him about my concerns. That was our last contact. He stopped talking to me. Now he has returned to sitting in his house alone again for months on end, smoking tons of marijuana.
Once I saw this video, which was almost an exact duplicate of how he acted, I had peace that I had not done anything wrong and that there was nothing wrong with me.
It was a great ride while it lasted.
One day when he is in a better place, it is my hope that I can help him on his journey to recovery. I really think he is a great guy. All the GOODNESS that came out of him when he was manic is just as much him as the dark side that is in isolation right now.
Yep!! The Story of my Life!!
Uughhh
Bipolar 1 here! On meds now and starting Therapy soon!! Just found out at age 48.
Lord have Mercy!! Blahhh
Wow, that’s amazing! I cloud laugh and cry. You really hit the nail. Such a high quality production, thank you so much for the effort you put into this.
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I can’t thank you enough! I gotta understand what’s going on with my friend after finding your channel
This seems like hypomania and depression. My last manic episode, I was screaming at my husband, getting ready to shave my head, was running up and down the stairs, ran out of the house and started hitchhiking, hid behind a dumpster for an hour in the freezing cold with hardly any clothes on, when I finally got home my husband tried to take me to the hospital I refused to go without a hula hoop because I NEEDED IT! lol ...when I got there I was hysterical pacing the room and not making any sense. When they said I am VERY bipolar, I just exploded with emotion screaming and crying NOOOOOO! (because my mom was bipolar and I know what that means). Also for a year I believed I had found the meaning of life with yoga and got obsessed with it. Then I believed the devil was after me and was coming to me in my dreams and trying to kill me. I was not sleeping but for a few minutes at a time then. Then one year... I went from 130lbs to 78lbs and was doing dance rehearsals 8 hours a day, dancing all day during school through the hallways, then I would go home and run 10 miles a day. I never stopped moving for months and months with hardly any food at all. (I also had an eating disorder) I look back now and I don't know how I did it.
Hahaha. I want to shave my head literally every day. And in the next moment I can't grasp why I even entertained that thought. Time to investigate a wig as an alternative!!!! ...or collection!!!!
Hi Rob! Fantastic ! I am a bit more extreme in both fazes however this is perfect to educating my family. thank tou sooooo much!
Thank you so much for putting these great videos together! I found your channel just recently in my quest to educate myself about living with this disorder. Your videos are very informative and have been a comfort to me as well.
Michelle Angers i’m so glad! That’s exactly what I’m here for and it feels so good to help others not suffer as much as I have. I hope you will continue to stop back by and learn more with me. You are very welcome here :-)
I haven't felt like anyone has ever fully been an to understand me...until now! My husband's gonna drop his jaw when he see's this! So True! Thank You for all of the help you do for us & our families! 💚
Staying or getting a job is hard to do w/ this stuff, my employment record speaks volumes of not being able to keep a job for very long .Just get to the point I can't handle being around people. Have to quit.
Thank you sooo very much for this video. Fighting with my moods for such a long time brought me to think, that these swings are just "normal". I thought I was lazy, worthless. I guess there is more to it. Going to the doctor in a few days. It is time to get treatment :)
This vid really hit home for me, I experience both and I’ve never seen it so clearly. Thanks for making this video
Thank you for this, im crying rn, 21.5 years ago I was diagnosed and I've never actually seen it, just always told. I can now see all those feelings I have and it makes sense, thank you for this.
Very good description of mania.
I don’t have any diagnosis of being bipolar, but I completely relate to this video in fact I feel vulnerable as if somebody has discovered me. My biggest struggle is getting over my desire to die from the tiniest little things that happen in my life. I watched family and friends go through similar situations and come out of it completely unscathed. Something tiny happens to me and the first thing I think of is I wish I were dead. And yet I have periods of time to where I feel like life is amazing and I’m so happy to be alive. I don’t know if I’m describing bipolar or just crazy..The other thing I’ve been able to do is to hide very effectively my depression from others. I’m good at putting on a smiley face when I’m dead inside.
My psychiatrist always reminds me that any depression lasting more than two weeks is considered an episode and I need to change or adjust my meds. Please don't suffer longer than you need to. Just like if you had a pain in your chest you would go to the doctor, mental illness is just as important as physical illnesses. Depression and anxiety are fucking LIARS, they are symptoms of our disease they tell us shit that isn't real.
Please don't be hard on yourself, we are all trying our best with what we have and we bipolar folk seem to be baptized by fire. Your life has a purpose: giving support to the mental health community and to other Bipolar brothers and sisters. There are things only WE can understand. When we help others we really help ourselves. Take gentle care and be kind to yourself.
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
www.crisistextline.org/
teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
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You have shed so much light. I wish I had this video 3 years ago Now, I know what I am dealing with. Thank you!
I really liked this video, it is a perfect example of how people can react to the same situations. It really makes me realize all the impulsive decisions I've made and all the holes I've crawled into in the past.
I wish I could give you a bagillion thumbs up. I'm of Kenyan decent and although I've spent over half my life in Western countries, mental health literacy is abysmal in my family. I was diagnosed as bipolar comorbid with ADHD and traces of borderline personality disorder. A mouthful for me, as well as scary. I've been dealing with all this for as long as I can remember thinking I was just a fucked up kid who severely angered someone in a few past lives. I was treated with anti-depressants only at first and that experience had left me scarred and afraid to keep trying. What doesn't help is I'm also severely overweight. I feel like my life is starting at 28 as I started uni last year, finally have my licence and will hopefully stick to a gym regimen I signed up for while manic 😒😒😅. I swear I had a point to this comment but I've been awake for 1.5 days. So thank you for your videos. They help me communicate with my loved ones. I also appreciate the community that is growinh here. Thank you for all that you're doing!
I found a really good psychiatrist; her first comment was that she hates prescribing meds and only does so when necessary. She was thorough and made sure she had the anti depressants and mood stabilizers together. Maybe ask people in your area and doctors you trust to refer you to someone who will listen, and has a good reputation. My doc would see me for two hours at a time, and listened carefully. It would help you immensely to have a professional on your side. Good luck chicka, hope you find your peace.
Shelley Nott Hi Shelley, Thank you for reply and well wishes! I have been able to see two psychiatrists so far. Both disinterested and on the ready with a prescription. Seeing my doctor for longer than 10 minutes is not an option. To see a specialist of any kind, one has to be referred and it takes months to be seen. I have first time consults with a few therapists. I hope to click with one and pursue my healing that way. Thanks again.
*Hug*. It's a struggle. I live in South Africa, and mental illness is barely an afterthought here. I stopped meds because of the cost, and am struggling hugely. I wish you the best.
I mostly sound like the guy on the right.
Im the left
I'm the left too... But right slips in when I least expect it.
I recognize both. I’ve been told, by people who’ve known me, that I I have a split personality. That’s nuts. 😜
Omg wow it is so crazy seeing myself on the outside it doesnt hapoen very often. I think what you are doing is awesome i personally know it isnt easy to expose the realities of our lives the way you do. Keep it up it is starting to help me
this is me AND me :( thank U so much 4 making this video ! U did a great job ! this will help so many people, those of us who HAVE bipolar AND our loved ones....THANK U !!!
Man.... the first couple "reactions" were cringey but then it started to become more and more relatable. I'm not diagnosed with bipolar disorder but I experience every symptom and did a couple online tests and according to those tests I am indeed experiencing bipolar disorder. My doctor thinks I'm just bored or depressed and my counselor thinks I just need to talk to someone. I watched so many of your videos and I'm torn between simply having "mood swings" and actually having bipolar disorder. My manic state and depressive state have become extreme on some occasions and most people I've talked to are convinced it is my choice to go to those extremes so I started to believe it. I'm skeptical though because I know in my heart and mind that I always want to do good yet I've done things that jeopardize my life. I'm currently on a path to bettering myself but I fear that one day I will fall into another low and no one will understand. I fear that I may hurt myself when that day comes. I convinced my doctor to prescribe mood stabilizers to me and he did but all they do is numb my mind and emotions. I told 2 doctors that and they said that is simply the meds working. These are good doctors so I dont mean anything negative about them but they dont see inside my head. I'm currently "stable" so I'm not in a manic or depressive episode but I need help and dont know how to ask for it.
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This made me emotional
I deal with this daily
Great demonstration!
Omg!🤓🤓😂 THIS IS ME COMPLETELY! I love this channel and it’s taught me sooo much about myself and my sons father. The second half of the video with the “relationship “ part is my freakin life but literally myself and my sons father .....It’s so bizarre when two bipolar people decide to have a child live together and get married.... my life for the past 8 years has literally been an emotional roller coaster 🎢 !!!!!!Since finding this channel maybe 7 months ago I’ve been seeing things so much more clear. I haven’t “fixed” a whole lot so far but realizing and seeking professional mental health treatment for myself has been wonderful and insightful. As for my sons father 🥺 I can’t get him to even acknowledge that he MAY have some issues weather it’s bipolar disorder or something else. I guess All I can do is do hope for the best for him and his well being and focus on myself and getting the help I need for myself and for my kids ...... THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR TIME AND DEDICATION TO THIS CHANNEL! 😊😊😊😊😊
Oh and btw I couldn’t help but laugh at how goofy the two characters are!
I'm currently going through the worst patch of my life, the content you've created has helped me so much, thank you.
Great presentation. So accurate. Thank you.
I kinda cried and laughed while watching this. Maybe I have bipolar. Kidding, lol I do :)
Thanks for the video
Carrie Munnick lol... hopefully you laughed more than cried hehe. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video :-)
Thank you so much for showing the world how bipolar people are. Your videos help me show my friends and family how my brain works. Truly a life saver! Thank you again.
This video is a great example I’ve been experiencing with a dear friend of mine. The hardest part is when he ghosts me or discards me at times, but other times when in person, we’re fine. We have a strong bond, but I don’t know. He knows I care about him, but we hardly get together anymore, which prevents us from moving forward in our friendship. I’ve learned so much since our misunderstandings last year and want to be given another chance to be the best friend I can be towards him with a better understanding of his mental illness. Thanks for all your videos and giving us more knowledge, especially those of us who have a loved one or friend who is Bipolar as well.
Robert, did you or anyone question your stability when you wanted to start your own RUclips channel? It seems like something that might sound grandiose. I think that it’s awesome that you were able to follow through, keep it going and it’s so successful and helpful. You’re a kind and compassionate man. Stay well!
Whether or not he was stable when he started the channel, Rob certainly has done an excellent job keeping things going and his videos have reached and helped countless people so a definite success! :) -Rachel (Polar Warriors Team Member)
This was so accurate. Fab work. :)
bipolarpug thank you so much! Stop back by anytime :-)
Thank you so much for all that you have done. Our family have been living with my sons girlfriend who is in denial of her illness for 95 percent of the 3 years plus we have had her in our lives. She had a tragic past before meeting us which she blamed entirely on all the relationships never acknowledging any fault on herself. The problems were always other people sabotaging her life. As we suffered her many psychotic often violent outbursts we always cringed and forgave her. Enabling her to continue her self destructive path and causing trauma too our entire family. There is too much too relate as too what damage too ourselves and her are still receiving as a result of her still untreated illness. But your videos have educated us greatly on how to approach it better. And givin us faith that she may not be a lost cause. Thank you and congratulations.😇
Very well done. It felt like I was watching myself. Keep up the AWESOME work u do.
This is my favorite video so far. It really helped show some things that are hard to explain. I liked how you showed the opposites with each example.
Jennifer Rowe i’m so glad! I didn’t know how people were going to respond to this, and it has been a really popular video. I had fun making it!
Hi Robert, great video, I liked the simple, & clever representation. Thanks ☺
Shifting Realities i’m so glad! It was really fun making this video and I didn’t know what to expect because it is a lot different from what I’ve done before. I’ll try to do something else like this in the future :-)
Thank you so much for your videos. They are so insightful and have not only helped us as grandparents but also my granddaughters Mum, and now that we have a better understanding of the bipolar illness we are able to better support and help our granddaughter more. Now just to get her Dad to watch your videos too, so that he can understand just how difficult this illness is particularly for my granddaughter. Brilliant job, well done, keep them coming we are so grateful for all of the information you give.
Jayne Groenewald thank you so very much for the kind words! Comments like yours are exactly what keep me motivated to continue doing what I’m doing. A very warm welcome to my channel and let me know if you have any questions along your journey :-)
My jaw dropped and so did my husband's. This is me. I'm blown away. You have been so helpful.