One time I bought a pet rabbit while I was manic. It's cool tho cause he's pretty chill and he actually helps me when I'm depressed. Taking care of him gives me motivation to get out of bed on the days where it's really bad. I've managed to train him to use a litter box and I'm working on the transition from the cage to being a free range pet. He also encourages me to eat healthier because I always keep fresh veggies in the fridge for him. I end up munching on them too. I never thought a little bunny could do so much for me.
That is.so.freaking.cute. I really want a tarantula for similar resasons. Reading and watching about them during a hard time in my life made them special to me. I'm scared of them. Definately. ..but most hobbyists were terrified at first then end up with 100 tarantulas and or other exotic creatures. The tarantula studies just help me escape during the time I was suffering. Bunnies. ..not my thing but I'm super glad your friend helps you....so cute.
I also have a bunny. He stays in his cage most of the time because bunnys like chewing everything up and im worried about wires and cords. Wish i could let him run around
Aaaahh Yeah your a top man Bi polar bear man.. Mmmm One song that kept me going was don't give up. By Kate Bush . Plus listening to Ivor Cutler his Songs poems good for the Soul.. Kind Re guards the Mojo Man..
Your mannerisms are so caring & your eyes are friendly. I really love your advice :) I can honestly say that cutting out alcohol all together is a game changer for anxiety.
Its funny how big of a negative impact drugs have on it but half the tx plan is drugs... Change what you do n change how u feel. Not saying meds are bad... Shoulddnt be the main focus of treatment though
@@rwheels6471 for me, at least for now, alcohol, marijuana and xanax is self medicating I do have zyprexa for adhd,yeah. Zyprexa for adhd. Recently prescribed, i think my docs starting to think about bipolar.
Doctor prescribed for me Lithosun & cutipin.I got tremors in fingers & twitching of mouth.End of medications.I take Ayurvedic medicine, Aswagandhaadi powder with milk,bed time.Very effective.
I have had bi polor for many years. I t is so important to eat a balanced diet. One thing I now do every day is take a large protein drink the sort body builders have. I also take multi vitamins plus iron and fish oils. Also magnesium. This does not get rid of the constant tiredness we suffer but does make it less. You will not feel the benefit right away . It takes a few weeks . It must be done every day.
I tried magnesium to see if it helped my depression. It does. I have to increase my magnesium during the winter. Doesn't resolve the problems, but I don't have to feel bad about them while not being numbed like the psych drugs do. Most all magnesium works for me, but I have had to switch brands here and there because of stomach and elimination issues. I take three tablets a day and I have added one more for this winter. I suffered depression for 60 years and now I don't. Wish you well.
I take ca-mg-zn on the advice of a neurologist to help with seizures. It's amazing what it does. I have'nt used it this past month. I really see the differences. Yes, nutrition is very important.
My dog is so helpful. He makes me laugh and have fun no matter how bad I feel! Sometimes I'm so low I can't face the world and cover myself in my duvet but guess who's right by my side, Charlie my little ray of sunshine! I have so many mood changes in one day, it really scares me sometimes. Keep smiling people and fight a good fight!!🐾👍
ZeroGHome24 I had a service dog for many years and don’t know what I would’ve done without the companionship. When I lost him, it was like losing a personal caretaker or a child. Especially with how much I really depended on the dog for part of my mental balance. I have two cats now, which is definitely not the same, but they bring life into my home when I really need it and I’m so grateful for them! I’m so glad you have a furry friends like that. Dogs are absolutely brilliant!
Yeah i do have a dog i try to walk as much as i can but there are times i don't live house, just open the door, let him go, he scratches door when he's done :)
I am a Veteran bipolar suffer of 50+years (I am now 72 years old and am very happy to become a Polar Warrior even at this late stage-I believe its never too late. Thank you so much Robert.
You truly are a blessing to us sir!!! No telling how many lives and families you have saved. Feels like you directly to me. Thank you and keep it up!!!! IF YOU EVER NEED HELP ON A CRASH WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!!!!!!
A patient I had in hospice told me...Dont change that thought... Replace that thought...big difference. She passed on but I use that process every single time I start thinking negative or depressed or worried.
I can’t begin to tell you how proud I am of you and your strength I am not bi polar but have so many family members that are And all react differently to it I would love instructional video ‘s on how to handle people once they are triggered and can’t stop themselves from flying off the handle It is horrible for us to have to listen to someone yelling things they really don’t mean?
Hey there ! Rob is available on patreon. You can message him, text or even have a call with him there. He is offering free support phone calls for all patrons right now. I think you may benefit from that. Take gentle care. Sometimes we all need someone to talk to: www.crisistextline.org/ teenlineonline.org/talk-now/ Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member (H)old (O)n (P)ain (E)nds On Patreon, you can message Rob directly, get a phone/video call, watch videos that are more personal in nature, and access a great community. www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
If we have the will to give ourselves a hard reboot and become on point with our every day triggers that are presented to us on a daily basis we have to become the watcher with our every day lifes. because the minefield of engaging with every day people becomes such a challenging with mania/ over spending hyper sex/crazy excessive gym work outs.and multiple stimulates..totally exhausted the personality of a formalar one race car but the breaks of a push bike.mind clutter.gets so intence.
I found your channel yest and I'm on disability for bipolar. I can relate to your stories and find them encouraging, motivational, and inspiring. I've been struggling and just want to thank you for your time and effort in making these videos. God bless you.
samy z I am so glad! That makes me feel so good that the videos are helping make your life better. That’s exactly why I started this channel! Thank you Samy :-)
i've stumbled upon your videos trying to understand more about my condition, your videos helped me understand the problems better than anybody could have...for a year since i've been diagnosed nothing has helped me more and for that i thank you from the bottom of my heart....i love you man, no homo :))
dexskin88 I think it is awesome that you are searching for answers and trying to not feel like that. I have a lot of really good information on this channel, so stop back by anytime. It definitely feels good to know that you’re not alone, and you are always very welcome here! Love you too, from one polar warrior to another (no h***) lol😆😊👍
I am discovering these videos today and I must say they are of very high quality. At the age of 66 after a life on antidepressants and tranquilizers I have had a number of full blown anger outbursts to people. I started wondering if this was a late onset of bipolarity. But I now realize it has always been an underlying condition, triggered by alcohol mostly. I got rid of alcohol 10 years ago which improved my overall health but mood swings did not get better lately. I am now seeking medical help to reevaluate my condition. I resigned from my job yesterday fearing that I might again yell at people. I will retire and take care of myself for the first time, even if I have only one year left to live, it’s worth it. Thank you so much for your videos!
Hi @SP-hw7xr! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I know this illness can be incredibly hard to navigate. I'd love to offer any support I can... If it interests you, I have a private community where you can message me directly and network with other people who are going through similar struggles. No pressure of course, but it would be great to have you join us. I'll include a link below: www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors -Rob
I just got diagnosed with bipolar 1 a week ago I'm 19. At a time when I nearly lost a few people I loved to mood swings and confusion these videos really helped ground me and explain what I was going through to people I love when I couldn't.❤
Skylar Wright for what it’s worth, you are so very lucky to have a diagnosis so early. I lost my dad when I was 18 and he was only 50… He was never diagnosed. A very warm welcome to my channel and the polar warrior club LOL. You are most welcome here and stop back by anytime :-)
When I feel good....then I feel good! Having a Chronic illness( Chrohns and leg amputation) I don't feel well alot..so my depression gets worse. When I physically feel well...I psychologically feel better...pain is a big factor because it tires me and I can't do things I want to. Head n body go together.
Hi, Rob offers one on one support on Patreon if you are interested. He also posts more personal information about his day to day struggles like his recent hospital stay. For the month of July he is offering free phone calls to patrons. Another Patreon exclusive is Rob hosting and moderating weekly support groups on discord! Take gentle care! 🙏 Sometimes we all need someone to talk to: www.crisistextline.org/ teenlineonline.org/talk-now/ Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member (H)old (O)n (P)ain (E)nds www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
Been sick for a long time...Lost the battle. Lost will to fight,,,I thank you know what I am saying. Won the battle over smoking & drinking, but lost the will to fight..
aww, I'm sorry William. Unfortunately I know the feeling but in my experience I know I'll catch a second wind at some point. Once all it took was a smile from my nephew. If you would like, you can talk to rob directly about this or whatever with him on Patreon. He's a good listener! Take gentle care William! Sometimes we all need someone to talk to: www.crisistextline.org/ teenlineonline.org/talk-now/ Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member (H)old (O)n (P)ain (E)nds For ten dollars a month, you can message Rob directly, watch videos that are more personal in nature, and access a great community. www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
This is so true. I believe it takes about 3 months to reprogram our brains. I learned this in therapy and was recently talking to my boyfriend (he has bipolar) about it. I used to constantly call myself down. Through spoken words and in my head. My therapist told me to start arguing with that voice. Whenever I caught myself having those thoughts I started to force myself to say no, you’re NOT stupid (or whatever) and start listing some good qualities I have instead. It DOES feel stupid at first and you don’t think something so simple will ever work. Slowly though, it starts to feel more natural and eventually…IT just becomes the new voice! I almost completely stopped having those thoughts and when I do now, the other voice immediately intervenes and starts arguing the negative :) It does take some time but it’s actually pretty amazing to look back once you’re on the other side. Just to realize the impact something so small can actually make.
U have an amazing way of inspiring and explaining things. I especially like your analogies and honesty about your own experiences. I can relate to all you say:.it is very helpful. God bless
I was diagnosed BP2 about 6 months ago so relatively new to learning about it. I certainly is not a straight forward thing to understand and has taken a lot of effort to come to terms with and begin to understand how it affects you. I am very thankful to anyone who takes the time to make videos, I know it takes a lot of work so thankyou very much x
Thank you Robert for all you are doing to help us Warriors fighting this debilitating Bipolar disorder! I just discovered your posts and am in the process of watching them all. THANK YOU!! Blessings, Krista
I miss Rob lately in 2022, this video is so inspiring, I listened to it years ago and again Today bc a friend sent it this morning- it helped her and her Two bp daughters... I've been in a down cycle awhile now and Rob and Polar Warriors videos HELP tremendously 💕 🙏
My man, I just found your channel. I’m 42 and have struggled with this all my life. I was diagnosed 11 years ago. Like many other BP patients, I’ve been through countless therapists and Med therapies trying to find something that just helps. I feel like your speaking to me. Thank you for speaking our language. Looking forward to going through your library of videos.
Hi, thanks for reaching out. The best way to talk to Rob directly is through Patreon. He responds to direct messages only on that platform. If you are already a Patron, just cut and paste what you wrote into a message and put the recipient as Polar Warriors and that is Rob exclusively. Take care! Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member (H)old (O)n (P)ain (E)nds Rob: I really need your help to keep a good thing going here... PLEASE consider supporting Polar Warriors work on Patreon. Even just $1 a month makes a huge difference. Thank you so much
Natalie Kelly thank you for such a wonderful comment and I’m so glad you found my channel to be helpful. I know it can be really hard to find mental health care in other countries. I hope you will continue to stop back by my channel. You are very welcome here :-)
Hi there from Scotland UK. I just telling my occupational therapists how helpful your insights have been for me thank you again. Yes I am so tired of my negative self talk and mentally beating myself up ending up in deep depression yet again.
I created my own positive personal mantra when I was feeling upbeat and happy. It included all that I was thankful for along with the simple steps I could take to help me feel better. I recorded it and keep it on my phone next to my bed. It has been a life saver during depression when I cannot move or get out of bed. When I hear my own positive words, it serves as a trigger that enables me to make the first move from laying down to sitting up. At times I have the energy to recite the mantra. It is a single, simple, positive start to my day and can often give me momentum to take the next step to ease the depression. This does not always work. But when it does, it is pivotal. It took years to think of this because I was embarrassed to admit to myself that I needed this type of "tool" to fight the simple task of rising to meet the day. Robert, I was drawn to the name " Polar Warriors" because we have to fight like hell to take those simple steps and we have to credit ourselves for being brave and resilient. Kayla Smith Beck
Hey Rob, shout out from India. Hope you are well. I was into Taekwondo for 6 years but never thought depression would hit me so hard. Your videos help a great deal. Thank you and take care.
Jenni Perkins Thank you so much! I have found more stability in the last couple of years than I ever have in my entire life. It’s finally allowed me to do something like make this channel. I’m so excited about the way things are going and looking forward to helping many people not suffer like I was. So glad the videos are helping and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your week :-)
Wowww thank you so much for posting this. I’m 25 and was recently diagnosed less than a month ago as BP II.. I just smiled at myself in the mirror and winked as motivation for brighter days.
Thank you so much. a few months ago I lost my husband and my mother past away at the same time. Your videos are really helping and I am so greatful and blessed to say my husband is coming home. I am a polar warrior with you now. you are a blessing!!! xxx
I can't imagine what you have been through, take gentle care Jennifer 🙏🏽 Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member (H)old (O)n (P)ain (E)nds Rob: I really need your help to keep a good thing going here... PLEASE consider supporting Polar Warriors work on Patreon. Even just $1 a month makes a huge difference. Thank you so much
I appreciate your honesty and just being really upfront about your own experiences. Sometimes people see others and think they just have it all together and it can be so far from the truth. Your advice does matter and can make a positive impact on those watching your videos. Keep up the good work! Best, Marvin 😊
Much love to you and thank you so much for these videos. They are the best I have seen about dealing with Bipolar Disorder. You present them so well that when I watch them, it is like you are right there talking to ME!
Michelle Angers wow - thank you so much! When I was struggling and looking for videos about bipolar disorder, it was amazing what I found... it was either someone talking about a textbook definition of what bipolar is, or someone talking about how crappy their life is. It was amazing to me how unhelpful RUclips was, when it is usually my go to for information. That’s one of the reasons why I started this channel… I wanted to help fill a very obvious gap in information out there. I can’t believe how fast the channel has grown and it feels so good to help people. Please continue to stop back by anytime :-)
Thank you so much! And knowing exactly where you're coming from with this message, I'm so proud of how far you come. The strength it takes from one self is amazing from a Polar Warrior. And yes, one voice can change the world of those with mental illness and without a doubt you are my best friend now. A blessing that shows me how to turn the negative into a positive and apply. I'm still searching as I am a white belt as far as defense and I made a promise. One promise that I will keep to inspire everyone and the children coming up facing bipolar disorder and severe depression that I will not do the deed of suicide and in my words.. Weve heard that saying" I would die for you" right? Well that's easy. The way out I get it. But now I say to the good people, I will live for you! And yes, it brings responsibility and focus even though dreadful at times. God bless all that took their own lives as I've lost friends crashing on meth. Yes the dope, the drunken buffoon, pillhead, pothead and etc. We know the names they call us at these religious gatherings. But that's not right as I have looked at the real issue and not a spiritual bully to grab a tissue. God loves us all and encourages treatment for our mental illness. I never partied a day in my life but I self medicated everyday. Thanks my friend for this counceling session. I hope to shake your hand one day. I'll shut up now. Love you all here. It's a beautiful day. Laugh
Great information. It's even good for those who don't have bipolar but life with ups and downs, temporary depression, etc., My life improved over the years by doing the things you mention here. I was never diagnose with bipolar but I have for the most part more calm, peace, general happiness and a sense of control in my life that I didn't have in the early years of my adulthood mostly due to these things you suggest here. I didn't know that this can rewire your brain but I can see how it would, it makes sense. What took a lot of effort before now comes easily and feels natural. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos and helping people. You are a gem.
Monipenny1000 thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so glad that the information is helpful. These videos have helped a lot of people who just experience normal depression or anxiety too... i’m so grateful to be able to help others like this. Stop back by anytime :-)
Please don't ever stop making these videos. You can always put your videos in categories on your page so that those of us who are just getting started can watch the key videos and find them easily and that way you can just keep making more and more videos, even repeats are good!
What really sucks is when your family members don’t understand and they make you feel crazy does anybody else feel like that? And yes some of my family members suffer from depression and so on but these people are in denial for sure I like the idea that I’m a polar warrior thank you for making these videos.🤪😷
Actually as a nurse...my patients were my focus and it felt great to help someone. As a counselor for intellectual adults..i loved my job and loved my clients so much that it made me feel great..helping them to help themselvescwas my life..my joy. I miss that and hope to get back into that career but I need a Masters now..so Im planning that. I also write..im published...but need to get my stuff out there. This depression is holding me back..not from writing...i write constantly...its just an effort to get my stories and novels on my laptop ( i write by hand) and get them submitted. I wish I could just DO IT.
I like your voice and it’s good content.... I’m obsessed with reading news papers.... I used to cry, a lot, and would just pour tears and get paralyzed, I had to go to therapist to literally figure why am I crying ..... come to find out abuse when I was little and until teenager made me unable to say what I want to say!! Now is better, I don’t cry anymore and can express myself better.... I’m so sorry for what you went through and you seem amazing to me 👍🏼
I find great comfort in listening. I wish every mother could listen, especially to the video interviewing his mother. I wish I could hug each of them for helping me to understand and ACCEPT my sons illness. THANK YOu
God bless you for the care and compassion you have for the bipolar and family community! I am so thankful for your videos and the content you put together to help us all!
I LIKE THE WAY YOU ARE BUDDY HUMBLE, I'VE BEEN LEARNING TOO MUCH FROM YOU, THANK FOR GIVE ME HOPES AND KEEP ON. BECAUSE SOMETIMES I TOUCHED THE HELL. SAN FRANSICO CA, USA
~word for word you have just said EXACTLY how I feel! I hate, hate hate this illness. 1000s of Distractions. Paralyzing depressions for too many days on end. Right now I've got you on you tube, and my t-v is on --and I'm using my tablet at the same time. Keeping myself in the moment doesn't exist in my world, the many things you are suggesting to help are things I've tried myself. My mind goes into the negative and I become stuck in the past, but only the negative past. TY for helping us, making sense. TY-TY-TY what you are saying makes sooooo much sense and I can totally relate.
"Learn to block the blows." Great analogy. Need to learn how to do this with a completely unexpected blow." It's a few hours later and I was remembering some of those unexpected blows delivered over my life. How does a karate expert deal with "unexpected blows"? (Just trying to compare that to what I can come up with in my life.)
Bryce Welch it really is a journey, that’s for sure. Take your time with it. There’s no rush and I promise things get a lot easier the more you learn about it. Getting diagnosed made so much in my life makes sense, but it also brought up just as many questions. I think it’s fantastic that you are already watching videos and trying to learn. Give yourself some serious credit for that. Not everyone does that :-) -Robert www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
I'm Very Glad to be hooked up with you and your videos. Found you by chance just last night, and I subscribed right away. I sense that you and your videos will help me tremendously to find balance for my rather fragile self and to relate far better with my bipolar son. Cheerio, good man. Wait . . . Warriors don't say "Cheerio", do they? Ha. Love to you from Cheryl
Cheryl Pierce i’m so glad you found my channel and thank you so much for the kind words! Your last comment made me chuckle. Polar warriors say a lot of different things LOL. Just check out the comments! I will have lots more videos to come, so I hope you will continue to stop back by :-)
Thank you, Robert, for this very thoughtful video. I have people in my life who live with bipolar disorder, so I sometimes tune in to see what you have on offer, as it is always so kind and practical - but this video seems helpful to everyone. We all can get overwhelmed with focusing on the negative in constant small ways and we all could benefit from avoiding - what we in Special Ed called - 'stimming' on those things and going instead to positive things. Thank you for what you do. It's needed and appreciated. I hope you always manage to get through the rough times. You have so much of value to share.
Thank you so much for the kind words and for such a wonderful comment! I’m so glad you are finding the videos to be helpful. I’d love to extend an invitation to my private community on Patreon. It’s where you can contact me directly, participate in live support groups, support my advocacy work, and network with other people who share similar experiences to you. No expectations of course, but there’s a link in the video description if you’d like to check it out. I hope you have a peaceful start to your week! - Rob
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! Rob sure appreciates that :) If you'd like to support Rob in what he does with Polar Warriors I'd encourage you to consider joining him on Patreon. He posts exclusive content there, is reachable via private message through that platform, and there is a wonderful little support community in the community section. I'll include the link so you can check it out! :) Hope you're doing well this week! -Rachel (Polar Warriors Team Member) www.Patreon.com/PolarWarriors
My Son has Bipolar 1 (with psychosis). These videos are so helpful to me as a parent and advocate for him. Thank you greatly. I’ll keep watching. A lot of what is mentioned in your talks resonates with our family.
I was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago with bipolar disorder. My friends and family know nothing about this disease. It feels super lonley and hard, but thanks to your videos Its much easier. Thank you for all, it really helps!
Hello Sir thank you so much for sharing 🙏 you helped a lot of people ! You are a blessing to me and everybody who is suffering from this problem and who has a partner with like this problem. God bless you!
I really appreciate your lovely comment! Moms are indeed a blessing, and I’m grateful for every moment I get to spend with mine. -Rob www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
I am also a believer in this schedule I've been working to get on. Really helps me go through my day. Kinda like there's 3 parts to my day. Using meals by trying to have them breakfast am. Midday lunch, dinner. I always feel better after each part of my day. My brain has retrained its self. Due to an unfortunate situation. Made me loose everything. Out of my own house. So I know am breaking my old bad habits, addiction, that I haven't suffered from as much. Just wish I could take this mindfulness and travel back in time. Stay strong everyone.
dear Sir i was way below suicidal low. even told my husband and he brushed it off. don’t get me wrong his excellent. i know for sure Allah guided me to you. may you and y😊ur entire family be blessed.
Thankfully you are here for us on this path. I’ve watched so many of polar warriors videos over the past couple of weeks and some multiple times. I feel like i am gaining so much insight to my conditions and my life patterns and triggers. My recovery process has begun after 12 years of diagnosis.
Thank you for these videos, I'm positive that my husband suffered from this illness. We've been married for 17 years and he's struggled for so long with depression, but it's gotten MUCH worse in the last 3 years. You're videos give me so much hope to FINALLY realize what we're up against. Listening to your video on what it's like to be in a relationship with someone that's Bipolar left me in TEARS.... that was the first time that I actually felt understood, you literally described my life, and daily loneliness and pain i experience due to my husband's suffering. I have a question though... how do I approach him with this? I love him so much and don't want to hurt him.
Hey Rob, This video is So Helpful, and perfectly timed for me, you are Such a Great Person for making all of these... It's Tough trying to Live with this, and I have M.S too, I Really Struggle, All the time, and Most of my family Really Don't 'Get' it at all...Your Videos are a Lifeline for me.
*Ignores advice to come back later if I'm not doing well now, then zones out* "...distractions is so strong that you even missed what was just said." *rewinds* Dammit.
Dear Rob, I just wanna leave another quick note that I absolutely love and appreciate your vids on this channel and send you A HUGE HUG from Germany... THANK YOU with all my heart!!! ♥ (Don't know why I missed this one till today)
Carri's 3RingCircus Carri Capps Blackwood it’s actually a place where I have additional content, and where people can have a direct line of communication to me anytime. It’s also a way to support my ability to reach more people with this channel. Check it out when you have time, and no obligations or pressure :-) www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
在您的節目討論中我學到許多，你真的運用你自己的經驗來幫助他人戰勝躁鬱症，以你為榮，我是你的忠實粉絲，來自台灣。I learned a lot from your program discussions. You really use your own experience to help others overcome bipolar disorder. I am proud of you. I am your loyal fan and I come from Taiwan.
Thank you so much. You are an inspiration and knowing that there are people like me who's much older than me makes me feel much more confident that I can have a fulfilling live.
Jelo Prado awe! You are so welcome and YES you can have an amazing life with BPD. It just takes a little extra work. That’s why we are “Polar Warriors” 😊😊😊 -Robert www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
Thank you for your videos. I prefer your videos than highly technical videos done by psychiatrist. I feel there is hope. I can see a glimmer of hope. I just got diagnosed as bipolar for 2 weeks now. I suffered and survived major depression for 8 years. It is still new being diagnosed as bipolar and I am still in shock. But, I am putting a lot of effort in understanding this cruel disease. Thank you so much.
Awesome truth about the bridges or connection we can make in our brains!!! In 2000 I was officially diagnosed with bipolar disorder and went around saying in my head I want to die, I want to die, I want to die I don't even think I was consciously realise this til a I read a really good book and changed that mantra for I want to live I want to live I want to live. Thanks for the work you do it does give me another tool for my tool box.
Renee Brooks Yes!!! I’m so glad that this video resonated with you. It’s incredible what we can do with our minds once we have self awareness of what’s going on. It just takes time to undo a lot of the “programming” or ways of thinking that we have been used to most of our lives. I’m still working on this… Every day! 😊😊
My partner is about to get out of the hospital for about the 6th time that i know of, but the first with a diagnosis. She had her first manic episode that i have been privy to and has been hospitalized for 3 weeks. After several med tweaking meetings and tests, she seems to be about 25p better, but still not even close to the person i have known for the previous 2 years. I dont know how to help her, so i came to this site for help. It has been a very illuminating experience, and i have a lot to learn. Im glad you are here! Thank you! Bc now that she is getting out in a few days, i have no idea what to do or how to act.
Hi @jodystephenson6306! Thanks for joining the conversation in the comments. I'm very accessible and happy to answer any questions you have... Below is a link to my private community on Patreon. It's where you can message me directly and I'll get back to you right away. We can also arrange a phone call if that would be more helpful. www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors -Rob
If it were me getting ou I'mt soon what would help me most from my partner would be reassurance that I didn't make a complete idiot out of myself during the manic phase (even if you have to stretch the truth a little bit) because with manic episodes comes shame even though I was powerless over it. It still brings embarrassment and shame and I tend to push people away to keep from "embarrassing" myself again so try minimalizing your reaction, or how bad it really was. Like try and minimalize it by bringing it up a less and the impact it may have made on you. Trust me....we know and we are masters at pushing people away that we love bc we KNOW what we are like. or acting shocked.
You have a very HIGH CALL on your life. My son has manic bipolar and you are the first person that I can identify with. I have been searching and reading along time for it to help me with another approach in helping him. I hear you and your experiences.you break this thing down so well. I have a more deeper understanding than what I've been reading and reaching. YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!
Just past the intro of this video and already feeling more positive. I have such a range of mental health disorders and currently rapid cycling and it is exhausting.it is really hard but these videos have helped my family understand where I have failed to explain for 29 years. thank you
Aaaaamazing I recently found this channel and I am soo grateful for your thoughtful insight. I have trouble with explaining and forced explanations are rarely helpful especially if I'm symptomatic. So being able to share your videos with a few clicks and put it directly into the hands of those I care to interact with! If you have someone that suffers with bi-polar disorder and the relationship is important to you? Educate yourself on the way to support your friend before, during and after a manic episode or depressive period. It will be huge for the future of the relationship. I realize that not everyone is willing or able to deal with me in those situations. I would rather not have to be responsible for other people's feelings. Especially when they are insecure and extra sensitive. They are not usually equipped to handle any feelings apart from their own and the sometimes aggressive behavior is to much to handle. Thanks for your help shedding light on this rather dark and often hidden part of ourselves. It has been awesome listening to your gentle voice and the acceptance this platform provides.
I love listening to you, and your analogies are poignant. Well done. Thank you for the information and insight, as well as all you do to help others heal. ♡♡ be well, Warrior.
One time I bought a pet rabbit while I was manic. It's cool tho cause he's pretty chill and he actually helps me when I'm depressed. Taking care of him gives me motivation to get out of bed on the days where it's really bad. I've managed to train him to use a litter box and I'm working on the transition from the cage to being a free range pet. He also encourages me to eat healthier because I always keep fresh veggies in the fridge for him. I end up munching on them too. I never thought a little bunny could do so much for me.
That's sweet
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That is.so.freaking.cute.
I really want a tarantula for similar resasons. Reading and watching about them during a hard time in my life made them special to me. I'm scared of them. Definately. ..but most hobbyists were terrified at first then end up with 100 tarantulas and or other exotic creatures. The tarantula studies just help me escape during the time I was suffering.
Bunnies. ..not my thing but I'm super glad your friend helps you....so cute.
I also have a bunny. He stays in his cage most of the time because bunnys like chewing everything up and im worried about wires and cords. Wish i could let him run around
Caitlyn Hardy I did the same thing with a bird 🐦 Lol
The thing that helps me the most is the phrase “this will pass.” Even at my suicidal lowest, it will pass. Thats what keeps me going.
Tamara Faurot me too!! 😊😊☀️
Aaaahh Yeah your a top man Bi polar bear man.. Mmmm One song that kept me going was don't give up. By Kate Bush . Plus listening to Ivor Cutler his Songs poems good for the Soul.. Kind Re guards the Mojo Man..
I like the phrase that my recovery sponsor taught me which is "Feelings Aren't Facts" which is kind of the same message
I wish that would work for me. My mood would laugh at me if I said that to myself.
i think "this is one state of being nothing lasts forever"
Your mannerisms are so caring & your eyes are friendly. I really love your advice :) I can honestly say that cutting out alcohol all together is a game changer for anxiety.
alcohol destroys everything
Its funny how big of a negative impact drugs have on it but half the tx plan is drugs... Change what you do n change how u feel. Not saying meds are bad... Shoulddnt be the main focus of treatment though
@@rwheels6471 for me, at least for now, alcohol, marijuana and xanax is self medicating
I do have zyprexa for adhd,yeah. Zyprexa for adhd. Recently prescribed, i think my docs starting to think about bipolar.
Doctor prescribed for me Lithosun & cutipin.I got tremors in fingers & twitching of mouth.End of medications.I take Ayurvedic medicine, Aswagandhaadi powder with milk,bed time.Very effective.
yes when the alcohol is gone everything is better, this legal drug causes to many problems.
I watched this video... one thing led to another... I finally showered today....
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@@CherokeeBird ☺️🥰🥰
A solid consistent morning and evening routine really helps me.
I need to do this.
That's probably a good idea.
Yep really helps to stick with it on week days and weekends alike. I don't even see it as optional, is night and day (no pun intended lol)
"deep rest". Beautiful. I'll never forget that one
I have had bi polor for many years. I t is so important to eat a balanced diet. One thing I now do every day is take a large protein drink the sort body builders have. I also take multi vitamins plus iron and fish oils. Also magnesium. This does not get rid of the constant tiredness we suffer but does make it less. You will not feel the benefit right away . It takes a few weeks . It must be done every day.
Is it a thing to be obsessed with protein when u got hyped up
Yeah but it's so hard. Making it a habit helps but takes so long.
Hi, I am a stress eater. Could you pls give me some tips how can be balanced diet.? Thanks.
I tried magnesium to see if it helped my depression. It does. I have to increase my magnesium during the winter. Doesn't resolve the problems, but I don't have to feel bad about them while not being numbed like the psych drugs do. Most all magnesium works for me, but I have had to switch brands here and there because of stomach and elimination issues. I take three tablets a day and I have added one more for this winter. I suffered depression for 60 years and now I don't. Wish you well.
I take ca-mg-zn on the advice of a neurologist to help with seizures. It's amazing what it does. I have'nt used it this past month. I really see the differences. Yes, nutrition is very important.
I have a friend with BP who is struggling. This was so helpful. To everyone reading this, Jesus loves you.
My dog is so helpful. He makes me laugh and have fun no matter how bad I feel! Sometimes I'm so low I can't face the world and cover myself in my duvet but guess who's right by my side, Charlie my little ray of sunshine! I have so many mood changes in one day, it really scares me sometimes. Keep smiling people and fight a good fight!!🐾👍
ZeroGHome24 I had a service dog for many years and don’t know what I would’ve done without the companionship. When I lost him, it was like losing a personal caretaker or a child. Especially with how much I really depended on the dog for part of my mental balance. I have two cats now, which is definitely not the same, but they bring life into my home when I really need it and I’m so grateful for them! I’m so glad you have a furry friends like that. Dogs are absolutely brilliant!
My dog just died so sad!!!
I'm so sorry🙏🏽
Yeah i do have a dog i try to walk as much as i can but there are times i don't live house, just open the door, let him go, he scratches door when he's done :)
I am a Veteran bipolar suffer of 50+years (I am now 72 years old and am very happy to become a Polar Warrior even at this late stage-I believe its never too late. Thank you so much Robert.
You truly are a blessing to us sir!!! No telling how many lives and families you have saved. Feels like you directly to me. Thank you and keep it up!!!! IF YOU EVER NEED HELP ON A CRASH WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!!!!!!
Yes I totally agree !
A patient I had in hospice told me...Dont change that thought...
Replace that thought...big difference. She passed on but I use that process every single time I start thinking negative or depressed or worried.
I can’t begin to tell you how proud I am of you and your strength
I am not bi polar but have so many family members that are
And all react differently to it
I would love instructional video ‘s on how to handle people once they are triggered and can’t stop themselves from flying off the handle
It is horrible for us to have to listen to someone yelling things they really don’t mean?
Hey there ! Rob is available on patreon. You can message him, text or even have a call with him there. He is offering free support phone calls for all patrons right now. I think you may benefit from that. Take gentle care.
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
www.crisistextline.org/
teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
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What do you need from me in this moment? That's what I would want to hear.
If we have the will to give ourselves a hard reboot and become on point with our every day triggers that are presented to us on a daily basis we have to become the watcher with our every day lifes. because the minefield of engaging with every day people becomes such a challenging with mania/ over spending hyper sex/crazy excessive gym work outs.and multiple stimulates..totally exhausted the personality of a formalar one race car but the breaks of a push bike.mind clutter.gets so intence.
I found your channel yest and I'm on disability for bipolar. I can relate to your stories and find them encouraging, motivational, and inspiring. I've been struggling and just want to thank you for your time and effort in making these videos. God bless you.
"I am getting better and better"💪
I am so gratefull for this tools💕🤗
samy z I am so glad! That makes me feel so good that the videos are helping make your life better. That’s exactly why I started this channel! Thank you Samy :-)
You are so brotherly.When I listen to you,tears roll down my cheeks
I'm a polar warrior now. Thank you for these videos you're helping me understand soo much about myself
Rodney Lawrence Welcome to the polar warrior club Rodney! I'm really glad you found the channel and thank you for all of the great comments.😊😊😊
i've stumbled upon your videos trying to understand more about my condition, your videos helped me understand the problems better than anybody could have...for a year since i've been diagnosed nothing has helped me more and for that i thank you from the bottom of my heart....i love you man, no homo :))
dexskin88 I think it is awesome that you are searching for answers and trying to not feel like that. I have a lot of really good information on this channel, so stop back by anytime. It definitely feels good to know that you’re not alone, and you are always very welcome here! Love you too, from one polar warrior to another (no h***) lol😆😊👍
I am discovering these videos today and I must say they are of very high quality.
At the age of 66 after a life on antidepressants and tranquilizers I have had a number of full blown anger outbursts to people. I started wondering if this was a late onset of bipolarity. But I now realize it has always been an underlying condition, triggered by alcohol mostly. I got rid of alcohol 10 years ago which improved my overall health but mood swings did not get better lately. I am now seeking medical help to reevaluate my condition. I resigned from my job yesterday fearing that I might again yell at people. I will retire and take care of myself for the first time, even if I have only one year left to live, it’s worth it. Thank you so much for your videos!
Hi @SP-hw7xr! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I know this illness can be incredibly hard to navigate. I'd love to offer any support I can... If it interests you, I have a private community where you can message me directly and network with other people who are going through similar struggles. No pressure of course, but it would be great to have you join us. I'll include a link below:
www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
-Rob
I just got diagnosed with bipolar 1 a week ago I'm 19. At a time when I nearly lost a few people I loved to mood swings and confusion these videos really helped ground me and explain what I was going through to people I love when I couldn't.❤
Skylar Wright for what it’s worth, you are so very lucky to have a diagnosis so early. I lost my dad when I was 18 and he was only 50… He was never diagnosed. A very warm welcome to my channel and the polar warrior club LOL. You are most welcome here and stop back by anytime :-)
Welcome Skylar! You have friends here. Stay strong and positive - and lean on friends.
When I feel good....then I feel good!
Having a Chronic illness( Chrohns and leg amputation) I don't feel well alot..so my depression gets worse. When I physically feel well...I psychologically feel better...pain is a big factor because it tires me and I can't do things I want to.
Head n body go together.
I've always been a fighter, but bi polar is the hardest fight yet.
Your videos help, Thank you
Vancouver Island Canada
Hi, Rob offers one on one support on Patreon if you are interested. He also posts more personal information about his day to day struggles like his recent hospital stay. For the month of July he is offering free phone calls to patrons. Another Patreon exclusive is Rob hosting and moderating weekly support groups on discord! Take gentle care! 🙏
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
www.crisistextline.org/
teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member
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Been sick for a long time...Lost the battle. Lost will to fight,,,I thank you know what
I am saying. Won the battle over smoking & drinking, but lost the will to fight..
aww, I'm sorry William. Unfortunately I know the feeling but in my experience I know I'll catch a second wind at some point. Once all it took was a smile from my nephew. If you would like, you can talk to rob directly about this or whatever with him on Patreon. He's a good listener! Take gentle care William!
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
www.crisistextline.org/
teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member
(H)old (O)n (P)ain (E)nds
For ten dollars a month, you can message Rob directly, watch videos that are more personal in nature, and access a great community.
www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
Just want to say I love you. Keep up the good work!
This is so true. I believe it takes about 3 months to reprogram our brains.
I learned this in therapy and was recently talking to my boyfriend (he has bipolar) about it.
I used to constantly call myself down. Through spoken words and in my head. My therapist told me to start arguing with that voice. Whenever I caught myself having those thoughts I started to force myself to say no, you’re NOT stupid (or whatever) and start listing some good qualities I have instead.
It DOES feel stupid at first and you don’t think something so simple will ever work. Slowly though, it starts to feel more natural and eventually…IT just becomes the new voice!
I almost completely stopped having those thoughts and when I do now, the other voice immediately intervenes and starts arguing the negative :)
It does take some time but it’s actually pretty amazing to look back once you’re on the other side. Just to realize the impact something so small can actually make.
U have an amazing way of inspiring and explaining things. I especially like your analogies and honesty about your own experiences. I can relate to all you say:.it is very helpful. God bless
I think you are black belt third Dan in Bipolar. Deep Rest, oh my God how wonderful.
I was diagnosed BP2 about 6 months ago so relatively new to learning about it. I certainly is not a straight forward thing to understand and has taken a lot of effort to come to terms with and begin to understand how it affects you. I am very thankful to anyone who takes the time to make videos, I know it takes a lot of work so thankyou very much x
Thank you Robert for all you are doing to help us Warriors fighting this debilitating Bipolar disorder! I just discovered your posts and am in the process of watching them all. THANK YOU!! Blessings, Krista
I miss Rob lately in 2022, this video is so inspiring, I listened to it years ago and again Today bc a friend sent it this morning- it helped her and her Two bp daughters... I've been in a down cycle awhile now and Rob and Polar Warriors videos HELP tremendously 💕 🙏
My man, I just found your channel. I’m 42 and have struggled with this all my life. I was diagnosed 11 years ago. Like many other BP patients, I’ve been through countless therapists and Med therapies trying to find something that just helps. I feel like your speaking to me. Thank you for speaking our language. Looking forward to going through your library of videos.
Hi, thanks for reaching out. The best way to talk to Rob directly is through Patreon. He responds to direct messages only on that platform. If you are already a Patron, just cut and paste what you wrote into a message and put the recipient as Polar Warriors and that is Rob exclusively. Take care!
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Rob:
I really need your help to keep a good thing going here... PLEASE consider supporting Polar Warriors work on Patreon. Even just $1 a month makes a huge difference. Thank you so much
Thank you so much for your videos, so glad I found this. There isn't enough support for us. From Scotland UK x
Natalie Kelly thank you for such a wonderful comment and I’m so glad you found my channel to be helpful. I know it can be really hard to find mental health care in other countries. I hope you will continue to stop back by my channel. You are very welcome here :-)
Hi there from Scotland UK. I just telling my occupational therapists how helpful your insights have been for me thank you again. Yes I am so tired of my negative self talk and mentally beating myself up ending up in deep depression yet again.
I created my own positive personal mantra when I was feeling upbeat and happy. It included all that I was thankful for along with the simple steps I could take to help me feel better. I recorded it and keep it on my phone next to my bed. It has been a life saver during depression when I cannot move or get out of bed. When I hear my own positive words, it serves as a trigger that enables me to make the first move from laying down to sitting up. At times I have the energy to recite the mantra. It is a single, simple, positive start to my day and can often give me momentum to take the next step to ease the depression. This does not always work. But when it does, it is pivotal. It took years to think of this because I was embarrassed to admit to myself that I needed this type of "tool" to fight the simple task of rising to meet the day. Robert, I was drawn to the name " Polar Warriors" because we have to fight like hell to take those simple steps and we have to credit ourselves for being brave and resilient.
Kayla Smith Beck
Hey Rob, shout out from India. Hope you are well. I was into Taekwondo for 6 years but never thought depression would hit me so hard. Your videos help a great deal. Thank you and take care.
I believe this new career will allow you to maintain stability. Really good info., thanks!
Jenni Perkins Thank you so much! I have found more stability in the last couple of years than I ever have in my entire life. It’s finally allowed me to do something like make this channel. I’m so excited about the way things are going and looking forward to helping many people not suffer like I was. So glad the videos are helping and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your week :-)
Man, you have been a blessing since a found your channel.
Of course I have my tools to use... Therapist, meds and good friends...
Thank You very much.
Wow, thank you
My dog is amazing also. Hes the only one that truely understands.
as is my cat, Louie. He will cuddle with me when I am low.
And my cat Guiseppi!
My dog is a putz but my cat..now hes my guy...he always knows when I need him and hes always there instinctively.
Wowww thank you so much for posting this. I’m 25 and was recently diagnosed less than a month ago as BP II.. I just smiled at myself in the mirror and winked as motivation for brighter days.
Thank you so much. a few months ago I lost my husband and my mother past away at the same time. Your videos are really helping and I am so greatful and blessed to say my husband is coming home. I am a polar warrior with you now. you are a blessing!!! xxx
I can't imagine what you have been through, take gentle care Jennifer 🙏🏽
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Rob:
I really need your help to keep a good thing going here... PLEASE consider supporting Polar Warriors work on Patreon. Even just $1 a month makes a huge difference. Thank you so much
(I) llness and (We) llness
I appreciate your honesty and just being really upfront about your own experiences. Sometimes people see others and think they just have it all together and it can be so far from the truth. Your advice does matter and can make a positive impact on those watching your videos. Keep up the good work! Best, Marvin 😊
Thank you for your beautiful videos. It helps a lot to understand others who are suffering from this illness 😢😢❤❤
Much love to you and thank you so much for these videos. They are the best I have seen about dealing with Bipolar Disorder. You present them so well that when I watch them, it is like you are right there talking to ME!
Michelle Angers wow - thank you so much! When I was struggling and looking for videos about bipolar disorder, it was amazing what I found... it was either someone talking about a textbook definition of what bipolar is, or someone talking about how crappy their life is. It was amazing to me how unhelpful RUclips was, when it is usually my go to for information. That’s one of the reasons why I started this channel… I wanted to help fill a very obvious gap in information out there. I can’t believe how fast the channel has grown and it feels so good to help people. Please continue to stop back by anytime :-)
Thank you so much! And knowing exactly where you're coming from with this message, I'm so proud of how far you come. The strength it takes from one self is amazing from a Polar Warrior. And yes, one voice can change the world of those with mental illness and without a doubt you are my best friend now. A blessing that shows me how to turn the negative into a positive and apply. I'm still searching as I am a white belt as far as defense and I made a promise. One promise that I will keep to inspire everyone and the children coming up facing bipolar disorder and severe depression that I will not do the deed of suicide and in my words.. Weve heard that saying" I would die for you" right? Well that's easy. The way out I get it. But now I say to the good people, I will live for you! And yes, it brings responsibility and focus even though dreadful at times. God bless all that took their own lives as I've lost friends crashing on meth. Yes the dope, the drunken buffoon, pillhead, pothead and etc. We know the names they call us at these religious gatherings. But that's not right as I have looked at the real issue and not a spiritual bully to grab a tissue. God loves us all and encourages treatment for our mental illness. I never partied a day in my life but I self medicated everyday. Thanks my friend for this counceling session. I hope to shake your hand one day. I'll shut up now. Love you all here. It's a beautiful day. Laugh
Great information. It's even good for those who don't have bipolar but life with ups and downs, temporary depression, etc., My life improved over the years by doing the things you mention here. I was never diagnose with bipolar but I have for the most part more calm, peace, general happiness and a sense of control in my life that I didn't have in the early years of my adulthood mostly due to these things you suggest here. I didn't know that this can rewire your brain but I can see how it would, it makes sense. What took a lot of effort before now comes easily and feels natural. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos and helping people. You are a gem.
Monipenny1000 thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so glad that the information is helpful. These videos have helped a lot of people who just experience normal depression or anxiety too... i’m so grateful to be able to help others like this. Stop back by anytime :-)
Please don't ever stop making these videos. You can always put your videos in categories on your page so that those of us who are just getting started can watch the key videos and find them easily and that way you can just keep making more and more videos, even repeats are good!
What really sucks is when your family members don’t understand and they make you feel crazy does anybody else feel like that? And yes some of my family members suffer from depression and so on but these people are in denial for sure I like the idea that I’m a polar warrior thank you for making these videos.🤪😷
Actually as a nurse...my patients were my focus and it felt great to help someone. As a counselor for intellectual adults..i loved my job and loved my clients so much that it made me feel great..helping them to help themselvescwas my life..my joy.
I miss that and hope to get back into that career but I need a Masters now..so Im planning that.
I also write..im published...but need to get my stuff out there.
This depression is holding me back..not from writing...i write constantly...its just an effort to get my stories and novels on my laptop ( i write by hand) and get them submitted. I wish I could just DO IT.
I like your voice and it’s good content.... I’m obsessed with reading news papers.... I used to cry, a lot, and would just pour tears and get paralyzed, I had to go to therapist to literally figure why am I crying ..... come to find out abuse when I was little and until teenager made me unable to say what I want to say!! Now is better, I don’t cry anymore and can express myself better.... I’m so sorry for what you went through and you seem amazing to me 👍🏼
Thanks for being there!
I’m watching this video at work and I’m trying my hardest not to cry. Love what you’re doing for us man 👍🏽
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I find great comfort in listening. I wish every mother could listen, especially to the video interviewing his mother. I wish I could hug each of them for helping me to understand and ACCEPT my sons illness. THANK YOu
God bless you for the care and compassion you have for the bipolar and family community! I am so thankful for your videos and the content you put together to help us all!
THANK YOU SO MUCH! You're helping me more than my Dr. could. 🙏
LupusWarrior- Never gonna give up! You are so very welcome and stop by the channel anytime! 😊😊☀️☀️
Amen
I LIKE THE WAY YOU ARE BUDDY HUMBLE, I'VE BEEN LEARNING TOO MUCH FROM YOU, THANK FOR GIVE ME HOPES AND KEEP ON. BECAUSE SOMETIMES I TOUCHED THE HELL. SAN FRANSICO CA, USA
~word for word you have just said EXACTLY how I feel! I hate, hate hate this illness. 1000s of Distractions. Paralyzing depressions for too many days on end. Right now I've got you on you tube, and my t-v is on --and I'm using my tablet at the same time. Keeping myself in the moment doesn't exist in my world, the many things you are suggesting to help are things I've tried myself. My mind goes into the negative and I become stuck in the past, but only the negative past. TY for helping us, making sense. TY-TY-TY what you are saying makes sooooo much sense and I can totally relate.
"Learn to block the blows." Great analogy. Need to learn how to do this with a completely unexpected blow." It's a few hours later and I was remembering some of those unexpected blows delivered over my life. How does a karate expert deal with "unexpected blows"? (Just trying to compare that to what I can come up with in my life.)
Thank you for these videos, they're really helping me understand what a loved one is going through ....and helping me to help them
I was just diagnosed with bipolar this week and its been difficult to adjust like you said. I like your videos they help a lot.
Bryce Welch it really is a journey, that’s for sure. Take your time with it. There’s no rush and I promise things get a lot easier the more you learn about it. Getting diagnosed made so much in my life makes sense, but it also brought up just as many questions. I think it’s fantastic that you are already watching videos and trying to learn. Give yourself some serious credit for that. Not everyone does that :-)
-Robert
www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
@@T.d0T. It's remained the same. I feel like I have a much better understanding of the illness now than I did 3 years ago.
I'm Very Glad to be hooked up with you and your videos. Found you by chance just last night, and I subscribed right away. I sense that you and your videos will help me tremendously to find balance for my rather fragile self and to relate far better with my bipolar son. Cheerio, good man. Wait . . . Warriors don't say "Cheerio", do they? Ha. Love to you from Cheryl
Cheryl Pierce i’m so glad you found my channel and thank you so much for the kind words! Your last comment made me chuckle. Polar warriors say a lot of different things LOL. Just check out the comments! I will have lots more videos to come, so I hope you will continue to stop back by :-)
Thank you, Robert, for this very thoughtful video. I have people in my life who live with bipolar disorder, so I sometimes tune in to see what you have on offer, as it is always so kind and practical - but this video seems helpful to everyone. We all can get overwhelmed with focusing on the negative in constant small ways and we all could benefit from avoiding - what we in Special Ed called - 'stimming' on those things and going instead to positive things. Thank you for what you do. It's needed and appreciated. I hope you always manage to get through the rough times. You have so much of value to share.
Thank you so much for the kind words and for such a wonderful comment! I’m so glad you are finding the videos to be helpful. I’d love to extend an invitation to my private community on Patreon. It’s where you can contact me directly, participate in live support groups, support my advocacy work, and network with other people who share similar experiences to you. No expectations of course, but there’s a link in the video description if you’d like to check it out. I hope you have a peaceful start to your week!
- Rob
You’re not only wise, you’re eloquent in the way you share all this information… in the most interesting (& easy to focus on) way. Thanks again!
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! Rob sure appreciates that :) If you'd like to support Rob in what he does with Polar Warriors I'd encourage you to consider joining him on Patreon. He posts exclusive content there, is reachable via private message through that platform, and there is a wonderful little support community in the community section. I'll include the link so you can check it out! :) Hope you're doing well this week! -Rachel (Polar Warriors Team Member)
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My Son has Bipolar 1 (with psychosis). These videos are so helpful to me as a parent and advocate for him. Thank you greatly. I’ll keep watching. A lot of what is mentioned in your talks resonates with our family.
I was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago with bipolar disorder. My friends and family know nothing about this disease. It feels super lonley and hard, but thanks to your videos Its much easier. Thank you for all, it really helps!
Hello Sir thank you so much for sharing 🙏 you helped a lot of people !
You are a blessing to me and everybody who is suffering from this problem and who has a partner with like this problem. God bless you!
Information worth millions💕💕
Information may be worth BILlions💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
It's spooky how your story is similar.
Thank you for having the strength to stand up a speak aloud so others can hear
Thank you. Vocabulary is settling in. Bit by bit. Nicely done presentation.
Your mom is your angel and she’s the best gift ever for you as a son I hope she has more health and longevity
I really appreciate your lovely comment! Moms are indeed a blessing, and I’m grateful for every moment I get to spend with mine.
-Rob
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I am also a believer in this schedule I've been working to get on. Really helps me go through my day. Kinda like there's 3 parts to my day. Using meals by trying to have them breakfast am.
Midday lunch, dinner. I always feel better after each part of my day. My brain has retrained its self. Due to an unfortunate situation. Made me loose everything. Out of my own house. So I know am breaking my old bad habits, addiction, that I haven't suffered from as much. Just wish I could take this mindfulness and travel back in time. Stay strong everyone.
dear Sir i was way below suicidal low. even told my husband and he brushed it off. don’t get me wrong his excellent. i know for sure Allah guided me to you. may you and y😊ur entire family be blessed.
Thankfully you are here for us on this path. I’ve watched so many of polar warriors videos over the past couple of weeks and some multiple times. I feel like i am gaining so much insight to my conditions and my life patterns and triggers. My recovery process has begun after 12 years of diagnosis.
I'm so glad you found the channel! You are on a beautiful path ❤🙏 There is additional content on my patreon page as well. Take care!
Thank you for these videos, I'm positive that my husband suffered from this illness. We've been married for 17 years and he's struggled for so long with depression, but it's gotten MUCH worse in the last 3 years. You're videos give me so much hope to FINALLY realize what we're up against. Listening to your video on what it's like to be in a relationship with someone that's Bipolar left me in TEARS.... that was the first time that I actually felt understood, you literally described my life, and daily loneliness and pain i experience due to my husband's suffering.
I have a question though... how do I approach him with this? I love him so much and don't want to hurt him.
Pearls of wisdom.
Hey Rob, This video is So Helpful, and perfectly timed for me, you are Such a Great Person for making all of these... It's Tough trying to Live with this, and I have M.S too, I Really Struggle, All the time, and Most of my family Really Don't 'Get' it at all...Your Videos are a Lifeline for me.
Thanks Rob, for being proactive. I see my Psychiatrist today, can't wait to let him know what is going on with me.
You are one of three people that I have heard "depression" is another way of saying "deep rest"! Thank you! Love and Light my friend you are AWESOME
"Block Some of The Blows"
Man...thank you again. Also too, im posting nothing but positive comments on your channel from here on out.
I appreciate that!
doing live theater and stand up comedy really helps me manage and navigate my moods with bipolar
*Ignores advice to come back later if I'm not doing well now, then zones out* "...distractions is so strong that you even missed what was just said." *rewinds* Dammit.
Dear Rob, I just wanna leave another quick note that I absolutely love and appreciate your vids on this channel and send you A HUGE HUG from Germany... THANK YOU with all my heart!!! ♥ (Don't know why I missed this one till today)
I'm loving your channel! Thanks for your time🤗
You are so very welcome! I’m glad you found my channel. Stop by anytime, and maybe consider joining me on Patreon 😊🤗
Polar Warriors What's that? LoL
Carri's 3RingCircus Carri Capps Blackwood it’s actually a place where I have additional content, and where people can have a direct line of communication to me anytime. It’s also a way to support my ability to reach more people with this channel. Check it out when you have time, and no obligations or pressure :-)
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Keep up the great work. Your videos are helping me through a rough battle with bipolar disorder
在您的節目討論中我學到許多，你真的運用你自己的經驗來幫助他人戰勝躁鬱症，以你為榮，我是你的忠實粉絲，來自台灣。I learned a lot from your program discussions. You really use your own experience to help others overcome bipolar disorder. I am proud of you. I am your loyal fan and I come from Taiwan.
Thank YOU so much for being part of this community Jonah Lin!! 🙏
Thank you for taking the time to share and teach us.
My pleasure! Glad it was helpful Daisy!
David Hill Thanks for this CHANGE my FOCUS - changing habits -“This will pass” Thank you very much🙂👍
Hey I love my murder docs and aggresive music. It's a release and its relaxing.
Thank you so much. You are an inspiration and knowing that there are people like me who's much older than me makes me feel much more confident that I can have a fulfilling live.
Jelo Prado awe! You are so welcome and YES you can have an amazing life with BPD. It just takes a little extra work. That’s why we are “Polar Warriors” 😊😊😊
-Robert
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Thank you bro and God bless you!
Thank you for your videos. I prefer your videos than highly technical videos done by psychiatrist. I feel there is hope. I can see a glimmer of hope. I just got diagnosed as bipolar for 2 weeks now. I suffered and survived major depression for 8 years. It is still new being diagnosed as bipolar and I am still in shock. But, I am putting a lot of effort in understanding this cruel disease. Thank you so much.
love from India keep fighting bro..
Nitin Yogi thank you so much and a very warm welcome to my channel :-)
This video gives me hope. I need to learn ways to stay better cause i can’t continue hurting the ones i love the most.
Awesome truth about the bridges or connection we can make in our brains!!! In 2000 I was officially diagnosed with bipolar disorder and went around saying in my head I want to die, I want to die, I want to die I don't even think I was consciously realise this til a I read a really good book and changed that mantra for I want to live I want to live I want to live.
Thanks for the work you do it does give me another tool for my tool box.
Renee Brooks Yes!!! I’m so glad that this video resonated with you. It’s incredible what we can do with our minds once we have self awareness of what’s going on. It just takes time to undo a lot of the “programming” or ways of thinking that we have been used to most of our lives. I’m still working on this… Every day! 😊😊
I want to thank everyone in the comments because that is where the real practical advise is at.
My partner is about to get out of the hospital for about the 6th time that i know of, but the first with a diagnosis. She had her first manic episode that i have been privy to and has been hospitalized for 3 weeks. After several med tweaking meetings and tests, she seems to be about 25p better, but still not even close to the person i have known for the previous 2 years. I dont know how to help her, so i came to this site for help. It has been a very illuminating experience, and i have a lot to learn. Im glad you are here! Thank you! Bc now that she is getting out in a few days, i have no idea what to do or how to act.
Hi @jodystephenson6306! Thanks for joining the conversation in the comments. I'm very accessible and happy to answer any questions you have...
Below is a link to my private community on Patreon. It's where you can message me directly and I'll get back to you right away. We can also arrange a phone call if that would be more helpful.
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-Rob
If it were me getting ou I'mt soon what would help me most from my partner would be reassurance that I didn't make a complete idiot out of myself during the manic phase (even if you have to stretch the truth a little bit) because with manic episodes comes shame even though I was powerless over it. It still brings embarrassment and shame and I tend to push people away to keep from "embarrassing" myself again so try minimalizing your reaction, or how bad it really was. Like try and minimalize it by bringing it up a less and the impact it may have made on you. Trust me....we know and we are masters at pushing people away that we love bc we KNOW what we are like.
or acting shocked.
nice, common sense wisdom here that everyone can relate to... thank you..
Thanks for this video. Less suffering turning a wide awake nightmare into a beautiful dream scape.
Thank you for this. 💝
You have a very HIGH CALL on your life. My son has manic bipolar and you are the first person that I can identify with. I have been searching and reading along time for it to help me with another approach in helping him. I hear you and your experiences.you break this thing down so well. I have a more deeper understanding than what I've been reading and reaching. YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!
Needed to hear this, today.
Just past the intro of this video and already feeling more positive. I have such a range of mental health disorders and currently rapid cycling and it is exhausting.it is really hard but these videos have helped my family understand where I have failed to explain for 29 years. thank you
Aaaaamazing I recently found this channel and I am soo grateful for your thoughtful insight. I have trouble with explaining and forced explanations are rarely helpful especially if I'm symptomatic. So being able to share your videos with a few clicks and put it directly into the hands of those I care to interact with! If you have someone that suffers with bi-polar disorder and the relationship is important to you? Educate yourself on the way to support your friend before, during and after a manic episode or depressive period. It will be huge for the future of the relationship. I realize that not everyone is willing or able to deal with me in those situations. I would rather not have to be responsible for other people's feelings. Especially when they are insecure and extra sensitive. They are not usually equipped to handle any feelings apart from their own and the sometimes aggressive behavior is to much to handle. Thanks for your help shedding light on this rather dark and often hidden part of ourselves. It has been awesome listening to your gentle voice and the acceptance this platform provides.
I love listening to you, and your analogies are poignant. Well done. Thank you for the information and insight, as well as all you do to help others heal. ♡♡ be well, Warrior.
Thank you kindly!