The BEST Mental Health Advice: 2023 (Polar Warriors)
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- Опубликовано: 13 ноя 2023
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FROM THE VIDEO: "I recently asked members of the Bipolar Community to share some of their favorite mental health advice. There were some really good responses. So good in fact that I thought it would be appropriate to recite some of them on the channel today. It's encouraging for me to hear from others who know what it's like to live with this illness, so thank you to all who participated. I hope you guys enjoy and find a little inspiration here. Without further delay, let's get to the good stuff!"
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My daughter has been diagnosed at 17 with bipolar 2. I know every day is a battle for her. I tell her I'm proud of her for fighting to be ok. I believe it helps her to keep fighting. She distracts herself with exercise and playing sports. Exercise helps get the brain chemicals going.
You're a good momma🙂
I can't even tell you how much that would have helped me at 17. Every child needs a parent in their corner. You are an absolute blessing.
❤Remember: What goes down must come up and what goes up must come down❤
Very true!
It's hard to remember when you're in it, thank you for this :).
Don't be ashamed of your condition, but don't let it define you either.
You are not your diagnosis or prognosis. You are the one who is witnessing and allowing all of that. Beautiful inside and out.
@@NeseretBemient the first time I had a psychologist tell me this, my response was "tell that to all the relationships destroyed and friends lost."
But I understand that statement now that I have experienced what stability looks and feels like.
@@rachaelm.6659 Yes, there’s a lot of grief around the losses we experience during times when we’re unwell. And that’s extremely painful. Yet, it doesn’t take away your humanity and beauty. You care enough to grieve the loss. You care enough to find stability and look after yourself, and that’s the best gift you can give to those you love and who love you. 💕 Your presence and care is a gift 💝
I’m newly diagnosed and this is the best advice I can give to anyone. My hypomania is moderate but my depression is severe. I know I don’t need to wait until I’m hypomanic and feeling better to do the things I need/want to do. So I tell myself, “just do it sad”. Even when I’m sad, I still need to eat, take out the trash, study, shower, etc. For some reason it helps and I feel like I’m being gentle with myself.
And thank you for this video. I’m a mental health therapist and it’s nice to not feel alone while going through this. I think there’s a lot of stigma surrounding healthcare professionals who also have a diagnosis.
Just do it sad. Yes. This has helped me stay productive in so many ways.
I tell myself the same thing! Even if I can only do a little that day, that’s enough & I’m proud of myself 💚
My mom suffers from this medium to high manic and then severe depression but which lasts weeks or months even...
Instead of saying '' I am bipolar '' NOW I say '' I have a bipolar disorder '' (it's less dramatic or personal). Other things that help me in my everyday life: music, yoga, eating well, sleeping well, less alcohol, letting go of toxic people, cooking, traveling without jet lags, exercising in a gym, volunteering, taking my medication at the same time EVERYDAY ... Regards xx
Excellent perspective! You are not your diagnosis. You are much more than that, and I can see you're intuitive, smart, strong, and brilliant. You're using a holistic approach to heal your brain and body. You're doing amazing!
Great idea. I try and stop myself when I say I’m bipolar. I feel better then. I don’t want to be defined as bipolar because I am me. Thank you for reminding me.
Better yet: now instead of saying I have a bipolar disorder, I say: '' I live with a bipolar disorder''. I learned it from a young girl on YT with OCD. Shout out to her 🙂
@@lindamastropietro4429 You are most welcome. Language is so important and can powerfully influence our overall emotional state. I discuss the topic of diagnosis and how to not let it become disempowering or damaging on my RUclips channel. I would love to continue our discussion. I invite you to join. Warm regards.
19 years married to my bipolar spouse.
My advice? Each day, find something your spouse does well & praise them! Bipolar folk seem to need a steady stream of encouragement. (Like a lot a lot 😉)
Remember as the spouse of a bipolar, you’re not a therapist…you’re a life coach.
Never Judge your spouse! That always leads to a downward spiral.
Positive reinforcement Works, but get it in your head that as a couple you never “arrive” at the station. The real goal is helping your spouse stay on the track and moving even if it’s 2 Mph. (3.2 Kph for metric folks 😂)
Humor & consistency is the glue your spouse needs the most.
Thank you Robert! You ‘da Man!!!!
You’re an amazing partner 😊
People always leave me because I push them away I hope one day this happens. I ruin everything. Thank you 🖤 I think accepting us for who we are, understanding our mania and when we need to be alone to being doing things that don’t make sense but make sense to us. I would love to be understood by someone, my whole life my partners have always said I don’t understand you, took me till my diagnosis to understand why
I hope one day I can be like you and I can support my love throughtout my marriage. I hope both of you guys can make it all the way and you guys are on a good track!!!!
This is so great!! As a woman living with bipolar disorder I’m looking forward to the day that I have a spouse whose supportive & encouraging 🥹💚
@@MamaCancer23 do you know it’s not all one-sided. My wife is so good at melting my brain with how fast her emotions flip-flop. but the more I give of myself to her that means I’m working on myself and I always benefit.
The more my wife works on her self-esteem the more she falls in love all over again with me. That, in turn, motivates me to be a better man and encourage others.
I’m really starting to wonder if I should start my own RUclips channel even if it’s only a few hundred of us pouring out positive vibes?!!!
I am happy to report at the tender age of 60 (I’m damn near 60 my birthday St. Patrick’s Day) all the self improvement stuff and the support of my wife I now make 6 figures when just a few years ago financially I was stalled and we were going nowhere fast.
You and this community is a light in the dark for me. THANK YOU!
You are not alone. There is HOPE.
Rob...thank you for being here...If I am shifting moods...I can come here and feel support...and remember meditation or prayer help with "stinking thinking". When the dark thoughts are coming at you like shots being fired..duck and regroup...
You have really helped my wife better understand me through your videos.
I’ll say it like this … if sick leave is a part of your compensation package at your job … use it. That’s what it’s for. I’m speaking from experience. Burnout is real. Especially when you’re in a massive episode. I’m 41. I’ve had bipolar since 1993. Likely before. Being kind to yourself is good too. Same with journaling (I need to do that more). Also lean on your support system. But not too much. My support system are my parents, brother, and sister-in-law (in-law for documentation only). My niece and nephew too. But my niece is nine and my nephew is six. They don’t need to know about this yet. Though I do want to tell them one day. But with the consent of my brother and sister-in-law. Their parents. I just thought of something else. Forgiveness is important. Forgiving others is a gift we give ourselves. But self forgiveness is also important. Ironically I’m working on this too.
I’m Andrew.
All great advice Andrew! 🙏
The best advice, "all you have to do is breathe." I have "breathe" tattooed on my outer wrist.
Was Diagnosed with BP 2 seven months ago. Today was the first time I was able to subside a Hypomanic episode. I woke up this morning with my mind racing, heart pounding , irritable and felt energetic after only 3 hours of sleep. This is always the start of it. i was able to use tools from therapy, this channel and others like it to talk myself down . I am thankful to have found a community of people to share my experiences with. You do not have to go through the darkness alone.
That's awesome weirdo77313! I'm so glad you are part of the community! In case you are interested in additional support and community, Rob has a weekly support group for patrons only on discord. Would love to have you! Take gentle care!
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
www.crisistextline.org/
teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member
www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
Insight is difficult to have during hypomanic episodes, and you sound very much self aware. That's very good. You'll definitely use more than 3 hours of sleep and it's good you have a lot of tools in your toolbox. You're doing a great job looking after yourself, and yes you're NOT alone!
Extremely reassuring that you were able to do it,I will try my hardest to talk myself out of it!!you gave me some light!thank you
I like the one about not making big decisions right away. This saves a guy from LOTS of problems. I farm and have a large line of credit so I have to watch myself with spending money while i am manic! I have to run all my larger purchases though my family, banker and my therapist. No exceptions! Lol
Don't stop taking your meds when you feel well. I do it like a time clock, and here comes the mania or depression. Be open and honest about bipolar. I own it as hard as it can be. Also I've got a friend who struggles with depression. We promised each other will be there for each other no matter the time of day or night 24/7 365 until the end. It works especially in the darkest of hours. Thanks for sharing the video you are looking good brother. Lost some weight. Keep it up.
You can never have too much support. I'm glad you have found such a beautiful connection and friendship. You two are a gift to each other.
Be honest to the people that support you and especially to yourself. That brings everyone in a better position to walk towards a little goal that could eventually lead to a brighter and healthier future with any mental disorder.
Thanks Robert for giving us a platform to exchange our thoughts, tips, experiences etc.
Much love to all of you ❤
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Awesome comment Wolfgang! 🙏
I done this a few nights ago.
I feel so much lighter, I never used to tell my loved ones what my thoughts were, for fear it would cause a confrontation, but I'm learning how to word things without accusing them, I just say these are the thoughts I'm having and I'm really struggling with them.
They are alot more supportive now.
@@cherielawnerball that is brillant Cherie. I'm glad to hear that you got beloved ones that support you and listen (difference maker). Tell them what is on your mind all the time. It can only help when you really think about it.
Travelling helps me manage my thoughts thru distraction of another environment it calm my manic episodes and helps me focus into my new surroundings .
Something my hubby and I work on when there’s a bump in the road we try to “ask” first.. do you need me to solve it, distract you or just listen.. and pause for answer.. it’s progress .. not perfection 🙏🏻
Love it! That's an amazing way to communicate you and your beloved ones through the tough days 😃
Love that!
Thank you Rob and everyone who contributed! This video really emphasized the fact that none of us are alone.
This channel is a family you watch and feel part of it , its like having a cyber hug..
Hi 1gp100! I'm so glad you are part of this community! In case you are interested, Rob has a weekly support group for patrons only. We would love to have you!
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
www.crisistextline.org/
teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member
www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
Totally agree
This channel Saves me when I'm down 💕🙏
Morning bipolar depression is a huge obstacle in my life every single day making my entire body feel immobilized. I am rapid cycling and living with that is a huge challenge. Stretching after waking up (of course that hard part is to stop thinking and just gettin up from bed) helped me to feel "life" in my body and my brain. Stretching immeditely starts to awake every part of my body in a very healthy way, I mean, is not a hypomanic energy but a healthy one. Try some stretching, soft but deep... you try more were you feel that depression feeling restricting your body. The more you insist carefully and progressively where you find depression body pain is hurting the more you feel relieve after doing stretching. Feel free to write if you want to know more about how i do it, I am not and expert, just a person trying to survive creating my own home-made ways.
I honestly love you for the help and healing you've given us with bipolar disorder. ❤
Thank YOU!! 🙏
The last 20+ years have one thing after another going down and the Pandemic in particular. My Mom died and then my Dad while I was trying to look out for my interests in a Divorce. Then my brother died leaving only my sister in Texas, over 2000 miles away. I accumulated all their stuff that didn’t sell when moving. I will be homeless if I can’t pay my back rent ($4k) here. My Bipolar 1 is (especially mania) problematic all the time now. Disabling me.
So sorry ❤
We must keeps the memory of those who passed away in our minds. My parents passed away long ago and I don't have a lot of their stuff but keeping them is not going to help. I remember the good times with them when a bad memories comes to me I tried to dismiss it right away. Our parents did what they could in raising us. We have so much information now in our hands that is overwhelming but look out for help it's the only way to get out of the hardships. U not alone one step at a time deal according and it's ok to stop ✋ go for a walk and listen to the birds 🐦.
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During my last depressive episode, 35 days in hospital and over 12 months to finally start to be independent again. It was a first hand view to see how COVID effects the brain and with Bipolar it is a life threating combination. I entered in to a pact will all my supports to check out - IPSRT - That's the fancy name for just simply a basic time table. Eg Breakfast between 8-9, flexible Stuff like "exercise". NOT 30 minutes of cardio. Its helped me to do the basics when I was depressed. I found it an encouragement to help stop and do the tasks when you are manic. Just the basics eat, go to bed, get up, exercise, take meds. Self education about Bipolar should be life long. I learnt more about bipolar in the last 12 months then my total experience to date.
Great comment, thank you!!
I love IPSRT (interpersonal social rhythm therapy). It has helped me build more routine and structure in my life, which always helps me regardless of symptoms.
Don't skip meds, make taking them a priority in your day!!
Find something positive about each phase you enter into, manic, depressive or balanced, something you can channel your energy into. In my experience it's a great way to stay focused and centered.
I like that!
There's a sliver lining in every cloud. We can choose to be grateful for everything - the good, the bad, and the ugly. It's all part of life. Yes, if suffering can be helped, we do what we can. But sometimes it is not avoidable. Then we can choose to be accepting and that requires a level of compassion for ourselves and others.
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after a false diagnosis. Right now I’m in a slump and need new meds.
My best advice is keep seeking help even if you have to start over. Take what you can and add it to your toolbox
I have made my brother aware of some of my signs and some of them. He realized naturally. I also Do my best to track my signs myself. my brother will say get in touch with the doctor or take some more maths or something. It's like a keyword or a key phrase. When I'm talking way too much, I'm not shutting up and. He also knows my eyes get a little dilated as I grow closer To the sun, But it's almost accountability having people that know your symptoms..
Once again I thank you so very much for your Chanel,it just makes me understand, and help my daughter easier.You help so many people who were not in the loop about Bipolar mental illness.Thank you!
Your daughter is lucky to have a mom who loves her so much, that she is devoted to learning and studying, just so she can be good support. Kudos to you🙂
I'm so glad the channel has helped you and your daughter! Thank you for watching! I really want to reach as many people as possible. If you and your daughter are interested, we have a really active community on Patreon. Polar Warriors relies on donations and Patrons to get these videos out there and our community has a wonderful group of people with lived experience who share their tips, advice, and experiences and help offer each other peer support. We welcome family members of people with bipolar disorder as well!
I have found it helpful and useful when I start to feel unquiet, anxious or with low energy, going to my cousin's house and giving her the best help I can in her care for my 93 year-old aunt and of her 72 year-old brother with special needs. Some times that means just to keep company, to smile... That brings me some relief and some sense of being in a real world. And also, makes me realise the importance of not focusing only on our own problems, and not thinking we're useless or "poor things" who do not see others' needs.
Beautiful 💕🙏
Everything you feel is valid and normal. Be an observer. Use your wise mind. Dont beat yourself up. Treat yourself as if you were someone else, who you know what pain theyve been thru. Be nice to yourself. Dont take it out on others, just tell them you need space or you arent feeling the best and not feeling good all the time is also valid and normal. Its okay. Just ride life like a wave.
Great advice!
@@PolarWarriors thank you so much 🌹 your videos helped me get through some of thee absolute hardest battles I’ve had within myself. And you’ve made my life better and my daughters, so know that what you do affects us in beautiful ways. What you do affects around you like a ripple, when a coin falls into a fountain. And your ripples have created better lives my friend. Better lives. Much love to you, God bless you, and god loves you ❤️
feelings are just like the weather, it has to and it will change, feelings do not last forever.
I been watching your video because I don’t feel anyone I know really understands or believes that I have this illness. My bipolar seems to be getting worse and everything triggers me. Keep doing these videos, it really helps. Recently I blame everything that goes wrong as my fault and I am so paranoid of people because I think they will hurt me in some ways. Negative self talk just repeats over and over. I feel guilty even talking about this because somewhere people are starving. Not sure if I deserve to feel this way and I wish I was tougher. I feel like I’m losing my mind.
Hi Eric! Thank you for sharing! I'm sure your comment will resonate with so many! You are not alone! I really suggest going to the doctor and getting a proper diagnosis if you haven't already. It opens the door to treatment options and programs. Please consider joining a support group in your community. In case you are interested Rob offers one on one support on Patreon and we have a support group for patrons only. Take gentle care!
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
www.crisistextline.org/
teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member
www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
Was diagnosed bipolar and refused to accept it.
Watching these has allowed me to be at peace with my diagnosis and meds.
On Ariprasole and Sodium Valoporate.
Still swing, but more contained.
Thank you Polar Warriors and the community
it's always 'lonely' on the 'growing edge'...depression precedes growth...progress involves regression, digressions, repression and transgressions on the road of progressions...thanks...OMski
That's such a beautiful way of looking at progress. I LOVE your use of words in such lovely way. So true to life. It's not a straight path. Human metamorphosis 🦋
Great Stuff! Thanks Rob and all. Have bookmarked this video with ASTERISKS for importance. MY TIP: Know EVERYONE is doing the best they can (including me), so know that 'to think you know is actually to know that you don't know' what's going on in the minds of others. Believe that ALL people are valuable humans, even when their BEHAVIOUR is harmful.
Beautiful sentiment, thank you! 🙏
People like you. You’re not weird, people enjoy conversation with you. Don’t push everyone away
Chocolate!!!
Facts 🙈
Bipolar can be really tricky sometimes but its important to distract yourself with things you like.
“Your mind is strong. “
Think of all the years you’ve been pulled up and down. All of the losses you’ve had to weather and all the time you’ve sacrificed fighting this thing. The fact that you’re still here makes you so much more stronger than you probably give yourself credit for.
What great advice, thank you!
Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member
www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
I agree with the intrusive thoughts, I always think people don’t like me. And it’s always in my head.
Here is a good mantra: I am likeable. I like myself. I choose to love myself. I am loveable. I deserve to be liked and loved by others. I accept others liking and loving me. I am open to receiving love in all forms. I am open to abundance of love in my life. I am deeply connected to myself and others. Thank you!
When random thoughts are buzzing in your head, conversation with yourself about a pre planned healthy topic, and stick to that topic, silently or out loud, it could help get thoughts under control, and drown out a the random noise.
As someone who suffers BP-disease for years, here are my 2 cents: take your meds (except if they make things worse, I quit an anti-depressant which made me ill), get yourself enough sleep (8 hours of 'real' sleep), stop watching pointless video's (delete TikTok immediately), stop drinking/drugs or at least use them in moderation, excercise outside (e.g. go out for a walk, it gets your body going and sets a positive tone for the rest of your day), quit caffeine, take less sugars, change to a healthy diet step-by-step, eat less meat and add more vegetables (more a diet thing for me), get your blood levels tested (I discovered that my vitamin D was way too low), test your medication levels like Lithium on a regular basis and do the things that eliminate your negative thoughts. A healthy body means a healthy mind and vice versa. Take small steps as you are the one in control of your own process. You know what's best for you, don't let others judgements and opinions decide what's best for you. Even if it comes from loved ones. Don't blame yourself if you fail when trying to get better: new day, new chances. The stairway of life is one where everybody falls off now and then, no one exempt. Don't be another statistic, be the exeption. A helpful channel I can recommend besides this one is @betterideas which helped me understanding things a lot of people suffer from. You can do it Kings & Queens. Cheers, Jerome.
Does bipolar disorder reduce life expectancy??
Using a light box during the winter months can prevent or greatly lessen seasonal depression if you are prone to it. I am Bipolar 2 and used to sink into the darkest depression each winter until I started using light therapy.
It’s interesting when you said get out of your head that’s something my dad tells me you can’t be in your head all the time that’s easier said than done I have mixed episodes. I currently started a new medication. It helped a lot with the psychotic features but it doesn’t take everything away, of courselove your videos Rob you really are a blessing. You and your team who help do these really are amazing. Keep up the great work. Hope you’re doing well.
I’m so happy I found your channel, I never thought I had bipolar, in fact having bipolar one and two. But it is very good to express it, because my whole life it has been hard for someone to understand me my whole life until I got diagnosed. I have learned to embrace it and with your channel it helps me so much. If I’m up at 3 am cleaning my whole house and drinking energy drinks, I know why now
All of these are great for everyone!
When you feel depressed keep busy and get out of bed regularly time and don’t get in bed until bed time.
Don't forget to pray.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I did a video like this once! Great idea! I love to hear everyone's advice and perspective. Hope you're well, Rob!
I just found your page when I did a search because I need community, to not feel alone & to get some good tips with managing my bipolar disorder. This page is a God send for me 🥹🙏🏾 So thank you!!!!
My advice would be: You are not a bad parent because you have a down day or days. Sometimes you’ll need to rest longer, to not cook dinner but order takeout instead & that’s ok! Sometimes you won’t be in the mood to play but that’s ok! When you DO feel better you can make up for those things then. Also, don’t forget to hug yourself! I mean really! I do it now & it soothes me sooo much 💚
Aww, I really love your advice! I can really resonate! I was in a pretty bad depressed episode and one of my triggers was seeing the dishes piled up and not having enough energy to even get out of bed! I was tired of feeling bad about myself and decided to only use biodegradable paper plates and utensils. I can just throw them away and my sink is always clean. There is a ted talk you should watch called how to do laundry while depressed. In case you are interested Rob offers one on one support on Patreon and he has a weekly support group for patrons only on discord, would love to have you there! Take gentle care!
Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member
www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
Thank you for this. I found that if I avoid stress as much as possible to keep calm I feel a lot better. Know your limitations. Don't let people push you into a bad state of mind. Read the side f/x warnings of meds and educate yourself on your condition. A hectic environment is difficult for me. Edited to add: I try to keep a good heart and be encouraging. My therapist told me true beauty comes from inside when I told her I was upset about losing my looks. Also, I need to know how to explain about bipolar disorder to a 9 year old child? Friends of mine are dealing with this issue.
Thank you for what you do Rob. This channel has helped me so much you don't even know. 😅
The thing that help me it s to remember we are not a illness we are person.
❤️
Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member
www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
thank you to all.
Many many thanks to you as well! 🙏
Thanks a bunch for all the help and caring you provide for so many.
What I try to do is make to-do lists, and then I will determine specific timeslots to be allotted to each item on my to-do list. I attend to the to-do list as much as my fluctuating mood will allow, so I keep it flexible, and try to balance my productivity with my longevity. I find it’s often useful as well to begin my to-do lists with something physical yet simple, like cleaning up my room a little, just to get me going and to tick one thing off the list.
Another thing that helps me sometimes is taking some time away from the noise, that is, all of the mostly superfluous activity that our electronic devices keep us tethered to nowadays. I’ve found that it can allow my mind to settle down and sort of reboot, clear itself of junk, so to speak. And it can also give you a lot more time and energy to use toward more productive things for a while, which adds to your positive emotion and decreases anxiety regarding “getting things done.” I can’t always do these things, but a lot of the time I can, and it’s worth it when I can.
Hello. I am Oxana from Almaty, Kazakhstan. Thank you for all your encouraging and inspirational videos!👍 I have been a subscriber to your channel for a number of years. I am also subsribed to the channel of Douglas Bloch, a depression survivor. My favorite slogan comes from him: THIS TOO SHALL PASS. I use it when going through a depressive episode (I have bipolar 2) and every morning when I am in severe debilitating pain (I have fibromyalgia) when waiting for my pain killer drug to start working...
Dude..keep on. Yes it all of these.
Thank you so much for all your work in making these videos! Bi-polar runs in my family and you have given such insight into the inner world of those who have bi-polar well as practical coping skills. You are looking healthy and fit - also a good testimonial!
Don’t trust the stigma. Give it no power.
Thank you for all the efforts you put on bipolar and how to fight it
Thank you for the kind words! In case you are interested Rob offers one on one support on Patreon and he has a support group for patrons only on discord. Would love to have you there!
Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member
www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
I am 32 years old, female and currently struggling with Bipolar type 2.
Racing muddy thoughts are an all day challenge for me. In the moment, distractions help. Fake it till you make it, helps in the moment. But those intrusive thoughts don’t go away with distractions. They come back, sometimes 10xs harder than the last episode.
It’s a daily battle telling myself whatever I’m thinking is not real. I’m gas lighting my own thoughts/ beliefs and in return I feel unworthy. Unworthy to have feelings, thoughts and beliefs because they’re destructive.
When I do have feelings, thoughts and beliefs- I tell myself they’re not real. I believe that I am not real myself. That I don’t deserve to be real. Because being real is destructive.
How can I love myself when I’m telling myself every day, I cannot be my true self. I cannot feel my true feelings, I cannot act on my true beliefs, I cannot be me.
It’s hard. Every day it’s hard.
Hi glitzydash! I can relate to a lot of what you wrote! I always say that depression is a fucking liar. I also disassociate quite often where nothing feels real. In case you are interested Rob offers one on one support on Patreon and we have a support group for patrons only on discord. Or perhaps consider going to a support group in your community! Take gentle care!
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
www.crisistextline.org/
teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member
www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
You are one hell of a writer. It was almost as if I was reading poetry. Thanks for sharing your story.
holy crap, you look fantastic and so vibrant! did you lose weight or bulk up? you look great, physically and spiritually. i hope you're feeling as great as you look. keep up the good work, we love the videos!
Wow, thank you so much! 🙏
Thank you so much love you ❤
Don't take your life too excitedly, not too serious.. just live normally do your work which is best for you and your family.
Great video, and thank you for sharing your vulnerability, kindness, and insight.
On behalf of Rob, thank you for your kind words!
Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member
www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
Love your videos thankyou ❤️
I have this Bipolar from child hood, and i discovered this when i was 17 years. Previously i normally have a swing of 2 weeks interval but now it's taking virtually a month. I am 40 years now as a lecturer. I skip lectures sometimes if i feel down. Am just so worried about all this.
I was diagnosed BP2 at 40, am now 54, and with the knowledge I now have I know my symptoms started at 16. I don't refer to it as an illness. I'm not sick. I have a mental health condition.
Great perspective!
Ty
Juat as recent as last week, I was so far down, that i started the wheels rolling, to stop fighting. I texted my therapist and asked her if i were to become a statistic to bipolar, would she take my horse. She texted back..CALL ME! We were on the phone fior a solid 2 hours while she listened to me unload. She was a calm and steady sail during my storm. We talked about ways to protect myself. Handing all possetion and cintrol of my medications to my husband. and When it came time fir my meds, then he will give them to me. After she talked me down, i went fir a 2 hr walk with my dog. I would stop now and then to look up at the stars. They were telling me to keep walking, and dint give up the fight. I finished my walk and went home to sleep off my attempt.
Hi Jeannette! Thank you so much for that with us! I'm so glad you were able to connect with your therapist! In case you are interested in additional support, Rob offers one on one support on Patreon and we have a support group for patrons only on discord. You are not alone!
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
www.crisistextline.org/
teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member
www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
Unfortunately, i have no money to spare to contribute to patreon. I am unemployed because of my bipolar, and we only have my husbands small income. Believe me if i could, i would. ❤️
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Always double check and reframe ones thinking. It could be something unrelated that triggered you. Take a deep breath and reframe and think. What triggered you.
Nice shot brother 👌
Intrusive thoughts say is this really useful to waste this present time with thoughts
So cute ❤️😊
I'm living with Bipolar and I have been facing difficulties with suicidal thoughts. I'm trying to take it one day at a time
Hi Ashley!! I am so sorry that you are suffering right now!!! Please remember that depression is a fucking liar, it tells us our lives are crap just like mania tells us everything is beyond wonderful. You may need a MEd adjustment or change. Also please consider joining a bipolar support group, you are not alone! In case you are interested Rob offers one on one support on Patreon and if you are already a patreon please consider joing our support group for patrons only 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
www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
tks
I have trouble with bipolar and I use cannabis to help it
Does anyone have journal suggestions? I know there are some specialized one my spouse has used in the past that helped but weren’t their favorite. Maybe your suggestion will be up their alley?
Hey Robert, been watching your videos for years now. I have two children with a "bipolar" individual. The more research I do the more I believe he is "unipolar". Do you know anything about unipolar mania? He was diagnosed bipolar 1 with psychotic features but doesn't have any depressive symptoms. He recently landed himself in jail for domestic violence against me.
Hi Elizabeth! I'm sorry that you had to experience all of this. You didn't deserve it and it's not okay! As for your question I don't really know but if you are interested Rob offers one on one support on Patreon and we have a support group for patrons only on discord where you can perhaps get some answers. If that's not possible then please join a friends and family support group in your area. You can get a lot of good advice and recommendations for various local programs and services. Take gentle care!
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
www.crisistextline.org/
teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member
www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
I am losing my hair because I started taking Wellbutrin. It bothers me, but I feel better since the doctor added Wellbutrin and raised my Effexor. Would any of you make a choice of looking better or feeling better?
I'm struggling with my husband and his bipoy
Hi Christy. I’m so sorry to hear that things have been a struggle lately. It can be incredibly difficult to be the partner of someone who has this illness. If you’d like to talk or have any questions, there’s a link in the video description where you can reach me directly. Hope to hear from you sometime 🤗🤗☀️☀️
-Rob
Try to take the help when you do t think you need it.
Is it possible to eliminate depressive cycles in bipolar 2?
Just because the medication is working doesn't mean you can quit them...
Yes!!!
My bipolar boyfriend who is 69 years old also has a porn addiction. Sometimes I feel like this is hopeless because he tends to lie with this. We struggle with intimacy because of this. Help.Vicki
Hi Viki! It's really great and brave that you are wanting to learn and asking questions! Rob works with a lot of spouses. In case you are interested he offers one on one support on Patreon and we have a support group for patrons only on discord, we get partners join in too. Take gentle care!
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
www.crisistextline.org/
teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member
www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
Accept! and follow all of the above?
Can somebody tell me if they are on Wellbutrin? Are they losing their hair?
Hi Linda =) It's not a very common side effect, but it does happen. You aren't the only one I've heard this from.
It's super important to mention it to your doctor as soon as you can... Hair loss can also be related to nutritional deficiencies, hormonal changes, stress, or other health conditions. Your doctor can run tests to rule out / figure out what the cause is. If it's related to the Wellbutrin, there are a lot of med options out there now. I hope you find something that works well for you.
It would be great to stay connected... I'll include a link below to my private community on Patreon. It's where you can message me directly anytime (and access a lot of content I don't post on RUclips).
www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
Take extra good care of yourself @lindamastropietro4429 and I hope you will continue to stop by the channel.
I appreciate you =)
-Rob Whittaker, Polar Warriors
Please help me this illnesses is not good I'm married for 25 years
So what do you do when you have no money to buy your meds and family won’t help you to buy them.?
Please simplify Bipolar please
I don’t know if anyone will read this…but hopefully someone can be of guidance
I live in the U.K.
I got diagnosed by my doctor as having cyclothymia and transferred to the community mental health team, after an assessment they deemed it not an issue, and that if I stopped drinking heavily (I self medicate to gain some sort of control) than my symptoms will disappear and I get thrown back into the world with no meds and no help….what do u suggest, I’m 31 and tbh I don’t feel I’ll see 35 unless someone takes me seriously
Hi there, I'm so sorry to hear this has been your experience. It can be hard to get help sometimes and it shouldn't be that way. Even if you can't get meds, if there is any way you can get into some type of therapy program, 1:1 counseling or group therapy, that might be helpful. I'm not sure if you need a referral or not in the U.K. ... I live in the US and haven't usually needed a referral but it's different everywhere. If you aren't able to see a therapist it might be helpful to look into local support groups. I attended one in person for a long time and it was helpful. You may also find it helpful to join Rob's private community on Patreon. After you join you can get access to not only exclusive content and the ability to communicate with Rob directly, but also a wonderful support community which I have found very helpful, and I've met some wonderful people there who I now consider friends. I'll include the link below if you'd like to check it out. Best of luck to you as you try to get the help you need. Please don't give up! Sometimes it takes a while to find the right support. Take good care.
-Rachel (Polar Warriors Team Member)
www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
Ｉ don’t know if this would be of any help, but I recently read a book called "You Are Not Alone".Written by Dr. Ken Duckworth, whose own entry into psychiatry and journey to become the Chief Medical Officer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)was inspired by his father's lifelong battle with bipolar disorder. This comprehensive guide pairs medical expertise with the empathy of someone who gets it. He wrote it mainly for people living in the U.S., but there is an English edition that gives information for people living in the U.K. There is a chapter called "How Do I Find Help". You may want to check it out. Wishing you the best!
Try your best to sleep. Your brain needs a chance to reset (especially if you're manic)
it seems odd that most of the comments come from women, are men too afraid to comment?
I'm a female and male have this believe that the show that they are weak if looks for help or talk about, my suggestions is to write ✍ in a piece . express your thoughts on paper and you can discard it or keep it
Not all males. 😊
Can anyone tell me what I have I don’t like to be around people don’t like to answer the phone. Don’t like people talk too much. I’m very friendly. I’ll be around my best friend.
I'm not a doctor and it could be a lot of different reasons but I get that way when I'm depressed. In case you are interested Rob offers one on one support on Patreon and we have a support group for patrons only where you can ask questions as well. Take gentle care!
Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member
www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors
Did you ever get violent?
Sadly - yes, but under rare / extreme circumstances. I used to run a chain of Karate schools so I'm extraordinarily careful about not using it to hurt someone. The only time I've been violent was during psychosis, and most often was to specifically defend myself.
Thank you for your honesty I don't feel so alone. 😢
Therapy? Like pay huge amounts of money to a person for listening for one hour, or not even one hour, 45 minutes. Great
You obviously have never done therapy before. If you are sick right now, stay away from the keyboard. You are simply looking for a fight online and I refuse to participate.
Thank you for helping my videos rank higher by commenting.
You have to forgive your friends & family members who don't want to understand your Bipolar disorder. My sister believes that Satan made me Bipolar thus she feels that she will learn nothing from your videos. This kind of thinking is misguided & hurtful unfortunately.
With that logic, my sister became diabetic because of Satan. My goodness, that’s stinking thinking.
Love ALL of Robert’s videos. Honest, insightful, and above all filled with hope. Stay away from social media, bipolar message boards, they all stink to high heaven. They always ask the same thing, “ how do I know when it’s time to leave my spouse, etc.” Just a big pile of turds who have zero desire to understand anything that’s true about bipolar struggles and ways to help. They all just seem like narcissist.
Missy, I think you are correct that you do have to forgive your family and most importantly you have to love yourself and work every minute of every day on your own walk.
It’s funny, whether you’re bipolar or not if you work on yourself, you’ll start to find peace.
My mother has been dragging my brother to every priest from here to East Africa, because she believes "God will heal him." He has been misusing substances and has been diagnosed with substance induced psychosis and likely has a major mood disorder. She has spent oodles amount of money flying him here, buying him cars, paying off his debt etc. He's become financially dependent on her. He is 33 years old and has never held a job for more than a few months. And he is still sick. I try to tell her this is not a money problem, and it cannot be fixed with prayer and holy water. It is a mental health and addiction problem, that needs to be addressed. I love my mother but she drives me insane with this nonsense🙂
Hello All May Jehovah Bless You and indeed will Shortly! I suffer a few things to which made my youthful years difficult. Growing up in the 70s. ADD ADHD BP little known. 1995 ADD ADHD became known DSM. However large numbers Of which has many nonbiological markers! Falsehoods!
That said the Best Way to Stimulate the Brain for Balance is through Exercise. Swimming Jogging Bike riding tennis frisbee or what I do, weight Training #1.
This will Trigger the Brain into Reset mode and give you a Super Great Feeling and you know it is hands down the Best for you!
With Love to you all, get up off that couch, let go Play! Have some fun laughs fellowship clumsy moments. Nothing beats enjoying activities with silly clumsy funny moments.
May Jehovah Bless You All.
My name is Adrin I am 60 years young and controlling my Type 2 Diabetes naturally along with ADD ADHD BP 2 with No Medications.
Eat Jehovahs way!
Most sicknesses have come from Foodstuffs MFG Industrial Big Pharmacy and Nuclear Contamination to which is #1!
Reduce caffeine, and you will sleep, and not be up all night doing things you should do the next day. Think about making the purchase for a day, wait a day, to decide if you really need it. They aren’t going to hurt you, let them in your life, don’t push everyone away thinking they will hurt you.