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@kolbyjackcorgi

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tracey. Are you willing to give us some videos on different social traumas (racism, transgender/dysphoria, narc parents, rape/molestation, etc) and how it usually affects a person throughout their lives, what disorders may manifest, and the types of treatment that may work well for each? Excuse me if you've already covered some of those, I tried to look through all of your videos.

@Maria-hw1oj

3 жыл бұрын

Dr Tracey pls i need ur advice, I suffer from anxiety im always checking my pulse, always get over welmed and my heart skips a beat and heart beats so fast and so many more symptoms, my mood goes up and down i feel happy and motivated one day then depressed the next, I feel like almost everyday I'm going to die.... I'm scared to go doctors to be judged, I have certain things on my breast that Google says can be breast cancer I'm so scared, I have bad cysts in my private areas and I'm so embarrassed about it, my ear lobe is scabby and it hurts at the back of my ear on the upper neck I just don't know what to do I'm scared I have so much wrong with me... please I need advice I'm scared to go to the doctors

@sunset33533

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I also found the small book "30 Days to Reduce Anxiety", by Harper Daniels, to be a good resource.

@jemiahjackson2508

3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering what knowledge do you have about pyrroles disorder. Can you please make a video giving us a deeper insight on this matter?

@stuff42069

3 жыл бұрын

I have a question could a sign of depression be feeling as if you you’re self are faking depression and are just clawing for attention? Because sometimes when I’m alone with cat crying about being alone when he passes and when my sister moves out I will no longer have anyone to help me other then my parents which right now aren’t on good terms.

So well said! “A manic person has a fire hose of words, while the anxious person suffers quietly.” Thanks for the helpful videos!

@DrTraceyMarks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Real Life Psych and you're so welcome. 🙂

@dmgsoultogetherness6667

3 жыл бұрын

We can have both at the same time ...really not enjoyable 🙏

@cilla4000

3 жыл бұрын

What is fire hose of words?

@nb7204

3 жыл бұрын

Shiiiiiet that makes sense

@dmgsoultogetherness6667

3 жыл бұрын

@@cilla4000 like a machine gun of words.....voluble

Anxiety just keeps you overwhelmed with negative thoughts all the time. when i see other people look relaxed and normal, I think, is it only me who’s suffering so much?!

@NorthernGreenEyes

2 жыл бұрын

Yep 😔

@Mdot37

Жыл бұрын

True

@paulflint6254

Жыл бұрын

Same, it's scary as hell.

@lesliedavison1725

Жыл бұрын

I am sorry that you are suffering. You are not alone. I try to be kind to others and help people out. It makes me feel good to do good. However, I always know when a huge wave of anxiety is coming. I start judging and saying negative thing about people. The littlest thing pisses me of. I have bipolar, and thought this was my depressive side. Now I know it is not. When I get depressed, I do get emotional but I am more withdrawn, I don't talk or think about much at all. When I am anxious, I cry a lot and I doubt myself. I even think I am stupid and wonder why am I not as capable of success of others my age. I have come to learn that for me, I cannot guage my life based on what I think other's lives are like. I know that for me, I have come so far in my struggles and I do love myself. I worry toomuch about what other's think. I am working on that. I hope you can find some peace in your struggle.

@ElViperr408

Жыл бұрын

That’s me. Always thinking negatively throughout the day and then something hurts and your anxiety starts to kick off

So anxiety goes in, mania comes out

@DrTraceyMarks

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's a great way to think of it.

@Planet_Shel

3 жыл бұрын

For me, I do agree. It's almost as if I will miserably implode for a couple of months with constant inner anxiety of which then, I explode with mania. I have yet to ever find a medium setting.

@justinbenzbennett5962

3 жыл бұрын

@@Planet_Shel same

@paulwilliams8725

3 жыл бұрын

I always describe my anxiety like a rev counter im always in the red

@dmgsoultogetherness6667

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

I had a friend who said she couldn't sleep because she often had "racing thoughts." But her (anxiety) racing thoughts were totally different from my (bipolar) racing thoughts. Hers were oppressive thoughts that wouldn't leave her alone. Mine were the opposite of oppressive. They ran away from me, skedaddling in all directions, the very opposite of oppressive and intrusive thoughts that won't go away. Mine went away far too fast. And if I did start worrying about something like "where's my keys?" the thoughts would constantly leap from one thing to another until I was thinking about things like tomato sauce, window cleaning and space exploration instead.

@kokoshanelle

3 жыл бұрын

Omg glad to know I’m not alone wow

@luigimid8688

3 жыл бұрын

Me

@squishy8758

3 жыл бұрын

I have both.... Bpd and severe anxiety. So it's everything all the time, back and forth and it suuuuucks..... So it's like a pinball machine in my head

@kokoshanelle

3 жыл бұрын

@@squishy8758 how do you get through the days ?

@lil_weasel219

3 жыл бұрын

i have both lol Anxiety, OCD and mixed episodes. Sometimes they escape sometimes i cant get rid of them. Sometimes i get anxious and then start pacing and so on due to it other times i start being jumpy, elevated in mood, smile and so on (lasts a short time) In the third scenario its anxiety+racing thoughts+agitation and pressured speech (louder than normal) the third is most common

"With mania, you don't have much need for sleep. You may only get two hours of sleep because you were up reorganizing your shelves." 😳Not me playing this in the background at 2:30am reorganizing my bookshelf knowing full well I have both therapy and work later today

@yadiraflores2561

2 жыл бұрын

Damn bruh

@carolinemccallum8468

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the realness 👍🏼👍🏼🤗 best wishes on your battles

I fear I've felt many a manic episode, but combined with depression is just horrible & dark.

@pattyduncan1362

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does

@shyaaammeneen63

2 жыл бұрын

@@pattyduncan1362 Reduce negative thoughts with a simple practice. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. Slowly the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Day or night, when taking a walk, when reading, on the phone, before sleep etc sit or lie down and observe your breath. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

@Angel-wo6qh

2 жыл бұрын

Right

@shyaaammeneen63

2 жыл бұрын

@@Angel-wo6qh Develop your mental muscles. Read the msg I sent you and do the practice regularly. Since many years I have made it a habit to observe my breath sensations even during my normal activities and I am feeling relaxed and healthy. Anywhere-anytime it can be done. The best part is nobody comes to now that you are doing the breath observing practice as there is no deep breathing or sound. Make a goal of 2-3 months when you are going to change your life and be more relaxed. That includes avoiding constipation and watching negative negative social media. Read my msg and do the practice regularly. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir-Counsellor.

@andreawijnaendts2550

Жыл бұрын

Mixed episodes are horrible!

THESE are the videos we need right now.

@DrTraceyMarks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Emily!

I wish you were my therapist 😔.. You're very intelligent. I'm losing hope with Doctors around me.

@khaledalgaber1733

3 жыл бұрын

Keep going and you won’t be disappointed i have been on treatment for 3 years and i am better now but the first two years nothing was helping but I didn’t lose hope and i kept getting the treatment till i get better so even though it may take long time you still need to keep the treatment til you get better.dont lose hope!!

@Tiggzne24

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, don't give up and fight to live!

@KemThruLens

3 жыл бұрын

Same !

@Ishid9duu288u

3 жыл бұрын

There are good therapist and bad therapists, shop around

@ashleydonahue8038

3 жыл бұрын

I've been using Ihope and found my therapist has me coming back because I feel like she's my friend now so I can't blow her off lol

You’re breakdowns of mental health issues are the best on the web

@phettywappharmaceuticalsll8842

2 жыл бұрын

**your

You’re a beautiful person! And I love that you’re African American doing this. It’s just nice to see someone who looks like me be in this career ! I’m learning a lot from you💕

@sweetgoldilocs2

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing

@purplelove3666

2 жыл бұрын

Do we have to see color in everything

@jonesyftw9120

2 жыл бұрын

@@purplelove3666 Yes. Many black people are mis diagnosed/under diagnosed because issues in our community are commonly overlooked/swept under the rug. Someone who knows what social pressures we deal with is most likely to give us better treatment/understand us better in general.

@hannahhendrie9363

2 жыл бұрын

@@purplelove3666 REPRESENTATION is important.

@aignemakerofchase

2 жыл бұрын

@@purplelove3666 there's a lot to be said to not want to be seen as weak in a world who already sees you as less than. For far too long, African Americans weren't allowed to hold her position and those who did weren't exactly supported by their peers or community. We have come a very very long way

Ohhh Dr Tracey, where were you 20+ yrs ago when I was misdiagnosed with either schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder, depending on the treatment professional at the time?😖 I took antipsychotic meds for yrs, kept telling them they didn't really work, and they just kept giving them to me. Finally had an EXCELLENT therapist almost immediately realize I have CPTSD. I can't help but feel frustrated and angry that I was misdiagnosed for so long, and took meds I didn't really need that caused a lot of physical health issues😣😖

@DrTraceyMarks

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that situation turned around for you. It is a shame to have so much time spent on the wrong focus. I will say that sometimes when someone has complex issues, it takes some time to get to know the person to see patterns or lack of patterns. When a doctor jumps for a quick snapshot of your life, they can focus on the wrong thing because they just don't have enough information. If they feel pressure to prescribe something, then they may just treat what they see going on at the moment. This is not to defend anyone, just offering an explanation of how this can happen sometimes when people see multiple doctors for short appointments and there's not a lot of talking and exploration. Thanks for sharing

@oliviagreen7423

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrTraceyMarks I totally agree Dr Tracey! I became frustrated with the general system more so, not so much individual professionals. It just happens, we are all learning together lol. And I should have emphasized the gratitude part, the counselor I mentioned was so amazing, and I'm very thankful to her for setting me on the right path.💯 It was actually having her in mind that gave me the strength to speak up recently, the counselor I had was NOT helping for a while, and I requested a switch. It may seem like a small thing, but it actually was hard and took a lot of me to stand up for myself. So wherever you are, thank you Katie, you're still helping me years later lol

@addysaw

3 жыл бұрын

Wow Olivia I have had a similar experience. I even wrote a comment similar to yours 🙌🏻

@oliviagreen7423

3 жыл бұрын

@@addysaw I'm sorry you went through that💯 I hope your path to healing is going better now!🙏

@addysaw

3 жыл бұрын

@@oliviagreen7423 thank you! And I hope you are healing with time too 🙌🏻

Now I understand what happened to me during the last summer. I was full of energy... I didn't feel tired even when I walked for hours, and my head was full of ideas and thoughts... then suddenly I had panic attacks. It's kind weird: always I am in my hypomanic episodes, I end up having panic attacks. Thank you for these videos... I understand better what I feel... I mean, sometimes you give me the words to describe what happens in my head... so then, I can explain it to my psychiatrist

I once had a shrink try to commit me because she said I was suicidal.. but wasn't suicidal. I was living in the projects and got bedbugs again, so had to wash, clean, repack everything before I moved to a better apartment building. She also took me off Klonopin in a month. I was on it for 3 yrs. I tried to report her to the State medical board and couldn't find her. She back working in the hospital... God have mercy.

@cassyterpstra3991

3 жыл бұрын

I had bed bugs once, it took me two years to get ride of them. No sleep, hyper sensitive skin, nightmares. It was horrific. I went insane, and I couldn’t work.

One of the best explanations about "mania" that I've ever heard. Super didactic! Thanks for sharing.

@DrTraceyMarks

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Michel and thank you 😊

I can totally see why Doctors can frequently struggle with misdiagnosing Bipolar with ADHD+Anxiety, and vice versa, especially for kids and teens.

Your videos give me confidence to continue my day. Understanding who and why I am just me. And that's ok.

@DrTraceyMarks

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely it’s completely OK. That’s so awesome Glorfia. 😊

Oh my goodness! Everytime ive been asked if i had racing thoughts i said no. When in reality the worries won't shut off!! Thank you for this video because now i understand what they meant by racing thoughts.

@DrTraceyMarks

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Violet!

I am having a manic episode right now and it's becoming depressive because of my anxiety...this really helped me make sense of that, thank you so much! I also have HEDS, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue so its all fun and games! 🙃😰💜

@Ok_Loren

2 жыл бұрын

I’m in day 4 of Fibro flare, watching this video bc I’m avoiding something that, if I focus on it too long, will send me into a panic attack. I’m also bipolar with generalized anxiety. I’m really glad I saw your comment. I hope your episode is over, you’re safe, and feeling better. 💜

@catherinewylie6959

2 жыл бұрын

I also have an extremely sensitive or dysfunctional nervous system or brain, all including FMS/CFS and of course, bipolar. As I got older, I also developed chronic migraines.

@bryana24bv

Жыл бұрын

How did they figure out you have fibro? I think I have it 😫

Lastnight I got 6 hours of sleep. I had a discussion with my parents about talking to our pastor about me returning to church after my "manic distress" (my new term) And tonight is the first church service and I hope nobody forgets and gets too busy to talk

Every one of your videos that I’ve watched has clarified so many mysteries for me and greatly helps in making better decisions about my mental health care. Extremely grateful!

Thank you! From someone only 14 diagnosed with GAD and Bipolar it’s hard. Very. Feels like the world is coming to and end. I kinda feel like Armageddon is happening!

@carlbland68

3 жыл бұрын

its not

@shyaaammeneen63

2 жыл бұрын

Katelyn, Reduce negative thoughts with a simple practice. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. Slowly the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Day or night, when taking a walk, when reading, on the phone, before sleep etc sit or lie down and observe your breath. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

@shyaaammeneen63

2 жыл бұрын

@@carlbland68 Reduce negative thoughts with a simple practice. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. Slowly the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Day or night, when taking a walk, when reading, on the phone, before sleep etc sit or lie down and observe your breath. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

Many years ago, I suffered from cyclothymia as well as psychosis and anxiety. When I would get anxiety, it would trigger a hypomanic episode, which would lead to a mixed state and psychosis.

Thank you doctor. I need to start my anxiety meds again, thought I was fine without them.

I am so glad I found your page this morning I could cry ! I thought I was loosing my mind . I’ve been so anxious for the last week I’ve recently stop my antidepressant and I’ve had brain zaps , dizziness can’t sleep ! So anxious and I couldn’t describe it . You’ve helped me more with these videos then my doctors have . You’re amazing ! Thank you so much !

@Lindasromperroom

2 жыл бұрын

Stopping your anti depressant cold Turkey is dangerous and will cause anxiety. Go off slowly or you will end up at ER like me. Not fun.🤗🤗

I really don't have anxiety with my bipolar. But, as an aside, I can tell I'm entering scary waters when I start thinking in my second language.

You have a gift for explaining the nuances of mental illnesses! I especially love the metaphors you used in this video.

I have both at the same time. My hypomania or mania begins as an increasing feeling of anxiety with all the worries at the same time with just feeling completely speeded up with racing thoughts, irritability, and impulsive actions. When this first happened, I didn't understand why I was so wound up and nervous. Usualy anxiety for me is more generalized w/ worries - or it comes and goes easily enough. My doctor finally said that all this anxiety sounded like mania - and it is. If you have anxiety and PTSD, plus bipolar, I think they can intermingle for sure .

These subtle differences are so key and important in addressing over/under and misdiagnosis!! I love your work!

Your videos are always SO clear. I use them for myself and my clients all the time. Thank You!

It's so interesting how often these two overlap. When I watched your video explaining bipolar 1 and 2, I was certain I did not have either. But after watching this, I'm going to talk to my therapist to talk about this further. Thank you!

Thank you so much for this! I am a person who suffers from an atypical rapid cycling bipolar disorder as well as anxiety. I have often found myself with both anxiety and mania at once, and your explanation of the nuances was very helpful as a checklist for my own feelings and behaviors. I have subscribed to your channel and have learned more about my own psychological health from your videos than all of the doctors I’ve seen over 20 years of declining mental health. Thank you! Please keep making this amazing and informative content. ✌🏻

Thank you so much for making your videos. It's helpful to learn about these different aspects so objectively. The more I understand about the disorder, and mental health in general, the more empowered I feel to conquer the days ahead.

Another excellent video. I often find the differential diagnosis of bipolar disorder and generalized anxiety disorder to be tricky, especially when there is a mood disorder also present.

Knowing and feeling that your about to be manic is really heartbreaking sometimes … Thank you for explaining this so well ✨

Thank you Dr Tracey for clarifying the difference between the two disorders. You also have a wonderful way in your presentations of making things easy for the layman to understand!

This video has oddly brought me so much peace today. I finally know why I’m feeling the way that I do. Thank you Dr. Tracey Marks 🙏🏽

Thanks again, I didn't know the difference between mania and anxiety.. I have both and it's very good to know how to identify them

I've recently gotten more involved with my sister's battle against anxiety, mania, and overmedication. There is so much confusion on all sides of it, which makes the clarity from this video so much sweeter! Excellent video; thank you.

I was recently diagnosed and these videos have helped me understand what I have been experiencing. You are a blessing to have around. Thank you for helping me get through! You are definitely helping me keep focused on recognizing my cycles so that I can learn to function as best I can and be open about what I'm experiencing. Thank you for keeping it simple! Best professional I've encountered yet!!!!!!

Thank you Dr. Tracy Marks! This is a wealth of information! I have both Bipolar 2 and GAD and it's very helpful to know which disorder is producing a given symptom. So, I watched this twice and saved it to my later list. 👍

Dr Tracey, your content is gold. I've been wondering if I may be bipolar instead of anxious and depressed and, while I never identified with mania, since I read about hypomania and the different manifestations of bipolar disorder, I doubted. This video helped me confirm at least 99% that it is generalized anxiety and not mania or hypomania. Next, I'd like to learn how anxiety and depression co-exist and possibly feed each other (I don't experience these in a sequence) and your thoughts on taking SSRIs long term to treat both. Inifintely grateful.

You are the best psychiatrist I've ever seen 😘♥️ thank you for the good content, I wish you the best!

As a bipolar borderline with crippling panic attacks, thank you for your content on these topics and more! I also have to say I love your video thumbnails. You're so creative and that's what drew my attention!

I am 60 mylife could have been so much better if I had Dr. Tracy.

Your videos are so informative and helpful. Your voice is soothing. Thank you for taking the time out of your practice to help us. 💗

My friend JUST asked me about this exact topic just now, in relation to my grocery shopping experience yesterday 🤯 Didn't know how to answer so off to watch the video I go!! Thanks for your help so quickly!!!

@DrTraceyMarks

3 жыл бұрын

Love that! KZread knew your needs 😀

You explain things soooo well! Thank you for making these videos! I find it helpful for both myself and as a wellness practitioner so I can understand what my clients are going through if they are dealing with any mental health problems ✨

Always such a pleasure to listen & learn. I get both chronic anxiety & mania but I noticed my mania has decreased since I stopped drinking. It can be quite unbearable when you have chronic depression & anxiety and feel exhausted but somehow a burst of energy comes through and you become erratic & impulsive & think a million things & cant stop talking or in my case, I start doing things but way too fast (going from: cant get outta bed to: finally got out of bed, wanna go shopping, went into a million stores, spent money here & there) and then once it all stops you become even more exhausted, feel bad about the decisions you made while manic and now feel worse than you did before. Its ones own personal hell. 😔. I wish I could find my off button for good.

thank you! I have an anxiety disorder and have been asked so many times if I'm bipolar based on how they perceived anxiety driven behavior. This is so helpful to understand the different origins of similar symptoms

this is extremely insightful. truly appreciate this doctor

Dr Mark's, Thanks for ALWAYS breaking things down so basically. I know something has been "troubling me", so I'm listening to you constantly for each definition you offer. I'll know mine when I hear it and I will say ah ha that's what's troubling me.

Outstanding and specific intelligence in only 10 minutes. From a guy who is now celebrating a 21st birthday as a patient of these disorders, this is an excellent piece with concise differentiation.

I show your videos to my parents to explain everything I couldn’t tell them as a teenager. I have gotten to a manageable level now as an adult and everything you say is so true.

@DrTraceyMarks

3 жыл бұрын

Oh that's great Rob. I hope you parents understand more.

I’ve been having cycling episodes for the past few weeks. My depression feels like a gaping hole in my heart and I want to drop to the floor sobbing for no actual reason. Then it switches and I’m smiling and then it switches again and I’m stuck In cptsd rumination. Is this possibly mania? I talked to my doctor and he said he thinks I’m just very anxious lately. But I’ve been talking to myself out loud a lot and it feels out of my control. I want to do impulsive things. I’m happy I’m more mindful than three years ago, so I’m aware. But I’m struggling lately. I have bipolar.

@lauriemove

2 жыл бұрын

You're strong. I hope it feels better in the next coming days.

@maryj.clutterbuck8630

2 жыл бұрын

@@lauriemove update: I tried cannabis oil and it helped a lot. Now I’m thinking of getting a cannabis doctor because that was just lucky chance, I don’t know what I’m doing. I’m not fully healed yet. Thank you darling 🙏

@shyaaammeneen63

2 жыл бұрын

@@maryj.clutterbuck8630 Reduce negative thoughts with a simple practice. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. Slowly the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Day or night, when taking a walk, when reading, on the phone, before sleep etc sit or lie down and observe your breath. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

@carriechildress5032

2 жыл бұрын

@@maryj.clutterbuck8630 you know, I loved CBD, but I found it made my meds wear off faster. I looked it up and it affects you liver and/or receptors. I had to stop. 😕😟

@maryj.clutterbuck8630

2 жыл бұрын

@@carriechildress5032 oh wow I didn’t know that. Good to know.

Thank you for your chanel, dr Tracey! I am 30 years old and I was diagnosed by bipolar disorder a few months ago. But, I've always been a anxious person and received treatment for this and depression for years, since a was a teenager. My problems just go worse and I almost give up. But now, my treatment is right and I started feel better. And thanks to your chanel I can understand my moods better and communicate better with my psychology and psychiatrist. Thank you so much from Brazil! I will always be grateful for you to help me with my symptoms.

Oh my goodness! These videos are so helpful! I literally just messaged my therapist about telling the difference between manic and my normal state because I was mainly depressed for the past 3 years. I also suffer from mixed episodes. Before all the recent trauma, I was naturally hyper and happy all the time. After watching this video, I realized I'm suffering from anxiety instead. I lost my mom on Christmas 3 years ago, and I've been very anxious and fearful about spending the holidays with my family. This has caused irritability, increased movements, and disruption of sleep; however, once the burst of energy passes, I get exhausted. I'm glad I watch this before visiting my doctor again as we recently increased my mood stabilizers a few weeks ago because I was actually manic.

Thank you for this! I have complex PTSD, ADHD, and panic disorder. I worried I had bipolar a couple times because there is a family history of it, but there's always a catalyst to feeling depressed or excited or anxious, and the feelings usually only last a day. The exception is anxiety, which sometimes lasts for days on end. My service dog helps me to ground myself. He notices when I'm spiralling, and gets into my lap so I can put my face into him and close my eyes. I block out everything and focus on his smell, how his fur feels on my face, how his breathing sounds, etc. This is one of many things he helps me with. A service dog has changed my life. I rely on him so heavily that I get scared about the idea that he'll one day not be with me. It's been worse since my retired service dog passed away in June. She retired gradually when I acquired him, as he was trained to do things like get my meds/interrupt panic attacks/wake me up from nightmares/etc. and it was a smooth transition. Even though he took over her duties, she was still there. She was still a big part of my life. She still slept in my bed every night, etc. For the last several years of her life, she was on BID medication, and was very old when she died. We both still miss her, and I know that's okay. The memories I have of being with her are good. She lived a very happy life. I realize though that her simply being there still helped me feel safe and I have another problem now. I'm terrified of something happening to my current service dog. I don't know how to exist without a service dog. There's a base level of anxiety I didn't used to have now about his mortality. He's six years old now. Sometimes, it gets worse and I just start panicking when I think about how he won't be able to help me, and I can't imagine existing without being nonfunctional without him. Ironically, he tries to interrupt these anxiety attacks, and does helps calm me down eventually, but the base anxiety seems to always be there now. Even if I try to think in a purely logical way without the emotions that I love him and every dog is an irreplaceable individual-even then, even if I try and think, "If he gets CHF like she had, we can train another puppy," I then make myself panic more because I was able to take some time off work to train him and that's might not be a possibility again. It isn't right now. Do you have any advice about what to do about this?

@shaniecegullison

3 жыл бұрын

Aweeee love your comment. God bless. We will see our animals in heaven 🙏❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊this made me smile

@edith6022

2 жыл бұрын

I have panic disorder as well but I haven’t ever met someone with panic disorder in my personal life :/ it’s not a bad thing but I always wish I had someone who understands what I actually go through

@nicolebarnett8702

2 жыл бұрын

@@j.h.miretskay3430 wow dude who hurt your feelings in your life. You don't need a professional to see your personality and character traits which obviously show in your behaviors. You might want to use some logic too bud. You're signing your own commitment papers with your rant being the first piece of evidence. My mother was an amazing woman that showed me what modesty is and I don't like to praise my doings but if there were many more like her, like myself the world would be a.calm ans considerate way of life and communication having those attributes makes life easier and better for obvious reasons. I really didn't think it was necessary to give you any of my time I realized change and help comes in the form of communication. If you didn't spout off and be as rude and as low class as you chose to be towards another person that hasn't done anthing to you, you would be quiet enough to allow yourself to see the truth in not what you just said but how you said it, and to a complete stranger. If you have such integrity and I'm assuming honesty that you believe is what would cause society to have happier safer lives for having less like her and more like you then you're not honest nor have the humility to admit the truth when rereading the comment she made compared to yours so you can show us that integrity when admitting you were wrong for insulting her, the rest of the people here and admitting that you have a pretty big elephant in the room with character and personality flaws.

@shyaaammeneen63

2 жыл бұрын

@@edith6022 Visit a psychologist. Reduce negative thoughts with a simple practice. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. Slowly the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Day or night, when taking a walk, when reading, on the phone, before sleep etc sit or lie down and observe your breath. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

@j.h.miretskay3430

Жыл бұрын

@@nicolebarnett8702 Clearly, neither your mother - nor your English teachers - showed you how to write clear and coherent sentences. Assuming that you’re American-born, rather than a beginning level ESL or English-as-a-foreign-language student, one can readily infer that you might either have mania or a formal thought disorder - or perhaps, you’re simply just another product of American public education and have a tenuous grasp on basic literacy.

thank you so much for this. I went to a psychiatrist for the first time this summer with complains for what I thought was anxiety, but now I think it might have been bipolar. My doctor was a bit intimidating though and until now I wasn't able to fully communicate to him why I thought it was bipolar. This video, the one about atypical bipolar and the one about how to talk to your doctor if you think the diagnosis is wrong have really helped me put my feelings into words and I wanted to thank you for that.

@DrTraceyMarks

3 жыл бұрын

Oh that’s so awesome! Thanks for letting me know 🙏🏽

Doc Tracy, a great help that be, to tell , how to regain confidence, how to get oneself away from self criticising , how to have optiminal self esteem. Just when people puts you down, how to keep obeself steady and not be effected

My anxiety and depression go hand in hand. First sign of dark episode

Wow- you just helped me to understand my GAD, and why I can’t just “get over it.” I get so mad at myself for allowing my anxieties to take over my life. I am in therapy and take anti-anxiety meds. I use positive talk and meditation. But I’ve never really tried to know more about my GAD. Thank you for helping me realize that I need to know more about why my brain goes on overdrive.

Thank you for making these videos. I find them so helpful at understanding myself.

@DrTraceyMarks

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! That's exactly why I make them - to help you and others understand.

I’ve had this video in my watch history for a while now and just got enough courage to press play today. I was diagnosed with GAD and MDD years ago, but the more I’ve talked to my therapist, it’s looking like bipolar disorder might be present as well. Thanks so much for this video! Hopefully, I am able to use this as a guide to self-moniter and be able to make the distinction between what I’m feeling.

Excellent information. I have bipolar and social anxiety panic disorder. I definitely appreciate this information. Best description of these diagnosis's I've ever heard or read anywhere.

I have GAD and BPII and I can confirm you are bang on the money in this vid. Brilliant. Thank you.

@DjR3aper

3 жыл бұрын

When you go into mania, does it lessen your anxiety?

@alisonmercieca1465

3 жыл бұрын

@@DjR3aper very much so. My anxiety all but disappears, decision making isn’t a thing, I feel comfortable in my skin. I get all the good stuff while maintaining control. The only bad thing about hypomania for me is the comedown afterwards, and that sucks hard.

This is the best description on mania and racing thoughts. I love the blooming flower metaphor. Thank you. I'll definitely be using it, when trying to talk about my mania in the future.

@DrTraceyMarks

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Sabrina!

@deviance7833

3 жыл бұрын

That was a great analogy, it’s like a fractal that just keeps going tangentially.

Im really happy i found your channel. It just helps explain my emotions that i cant explain, and helps me know how to deal with them to better my life thank you!

Here I am freaking out about having bipolar disorder for the last few days! Thank God I came onto this video! It helps me understand that I’m just anxious. And running away from it by painting my house🤣

Ketamine can help control anxiety and depression in people who can’t tolerate SSRIs. It’s life changing.

@alisa8869

3 жыл бұрын

How long did you try it for? I did a google search and read that the FDA hasnt approved it as a prescription drug

@jernmegmom

3 жыл бұрын

They use it off label. But they’ve also approved a Ketamine nose spray for a rescue. Insurance doesn’t cover the treatments but it’s definitely being used with great results. I’ve been doing it over 2 years.

@alisa8869

3 жыл бұрын

@@jernmegmom that's interesting!

@Notmyrealname69420

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed feeling better after ketamine sesh’s but I’m a mentally ill ex junkie(current responsible self medicater lol) so I’ll never get prescribed

@mirandagraham1935

2 жыл бұрын

@@Notmyrealname69420 same here. I would absolutely love to try ketamine treatments. ... but my history of drug abuse/addiction will keep me from being able to get treatment. I just want to feel normal 😭

I feel like I am always in a mixed state of hypomania when it happens. I’m trapped inside my head and that’s where the mania is. I feel like I mask well enough that no one notices but it is hell on me.. I also have major depression and anxiety and I think I might be in the autism spectrum..just started therapy though to find out and looking for a psychiatrist to help. Being depressed 100% of the time and having mixed state hypomania sessions too is awful. I’m surprised I’ve survived this long with them

@nicolevonw8101

2 жыл бұрын

I’m surprised to be alive too. Hugs!!!!! Unless you suffer this greatly, no one has a clue what we’ve endured. ❤️💪🏼

"Because you were up reorganizing you shelves" I broke into laughter. I'm on my 4th night of this. I appreciate your video's. Everything here is absolutely true and sadly very real. I struggle even with the best meds it took a long time to find best for me. Thanks again it's nice to be acknowledged.

Thanks for this helpful clarification. Now I have a better handle on how to respond to folks who judge me, but you've also provided insight into people I've lived with, both as a child and as an adult. As an artist surrounded by artists throughout the past 30 years, there may be a greater representation of people with bipolar disorder in my life than regular people experience. But they were also in and out of my life when I was younger. Again, thank you for your helpful videos. There is something about your demeanor that is very reassuring, dynamic but not overly dramatic.

Mam, make a video about anxious depression.

You are so amazing, thanks for all this content. I'm dealing with a very complicated diagnosis process, I have a very mixed up set of anxiety, depression, irritability, distractibility from some nasty combination of ADHD and extras. Feel like I'm finally getting to the point where I have a diagnosis that makes sense and these videos have been a huge help in getting there thank you. I only wish you were available for sessions, but I imagine your client waitlist is 1000 deep.

@DrTraceyMarks

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Vitrioliz. I am pretty busy these days. But I'm only able to treat people who live in GA.

this has further helped me understand myself. i have bipolar 2 and i often feel imposter syndrome because people expect me to be bouncing off the walls or something. I'm extremely depressive so when i am manic, I'm just terribly irritated, easily over stimulated, super arguementative, and extremely moody. i can only hyperfocus on things that actually interest me as chores/taking care of myself isn't an option due to the severe depression. it's nice to gain further perspective on mixed depression & mania. thank you

Thank you so much Dr. This is such helpful video. My young daughter severs anxiety. It really affected her concentration, self esteem and sleep she even gets depressed beacuse of it sometimes. Now i am really worried for her education she is her final secondary school year. I read so much about this topic but your video was by far the most clear explanation on how this state affects the person.

How would you place the term "tired but wired," manic or anxious? Are people usually anxious during mixed episodes?

Thank you so much for this video! It was very helpful information.

@DrTraceyMarks

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Crystal!

Thank you so much. You're explanations are so good to understand. When I am experiencing mania, it's always like going out into this world that doesn't understand me. Everything is outgoing. Never goes inside.

@DrTraceyMarks

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help Mary. 🙂

Your cadence is so calming. I really appreciate your videos.

Amazing video Dr. Marks. Sadly though, despite you being perfectly descriptive, I still can't figure out if I'm experiencing "only" anxiety, or also some mania, even if lesser degree of hypomania. Too hard to explain but I literally have a hard time telling subtle differences on what I'm thinking, feeling and how my thoughts are driven. Also, I had commented on another of your videos, maybe one about seretonin syndrome asking if you can compare that to mania, or mania to anxiety and when I saw this title wondered if you got this idea from me. Comment was from different account. Anyways, I'm embarrased to say even with this video I'm not totally sure which one I have, or if both... thanks, Mike - Canada

This is so so so helpful, thank you so much!

@DrTraceyMarks

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

This is such useful information! I just learned that how i sometimes feel in spring may be hypomania and how i sometimes feel in fall is anxiety.

Your videos are incredibly informative. Thank you so much for making them!

I'd love to hear a comparison and contrast of ADHD and mania. Sometimes my ADHD gets churning so hard, I've questioned whether it's hypomania... but I'm almost always able to dial it down with some breathing and meditation.

@cynzix

2 жыл бұрын

We ADHDrs definetly need to sleep, contrary to a manic person. That a sign

@biancasalmeri6586

Жыл бұрын

@@cynzix if you’re hypomanic that isn’t necessarily true. It’s more common with Mania to not need sleep but hypomania is milder and that is less likely to occur

@lindseycassella3015

Жыл бұрын

I was looking for this comment. I have ADHD inattentive type but sometimes stimulants exacerbate my anxiety and sometimes I think i'm having hypomania but I think that might just be another type of worry.

@dodgdurango6128

11 ай бұрын

A little thing to take note, people with ADHD don’t experience hypomania. they may be anxious or hyperactive, but they are not hypomanic.

@dodgdurango6128

11 ай бұрын

Being hypomanic, while someone may not ever be manic, also means they have the capability to be manic.

You explain things do well. Thank you so much for the video, i haven't finished it yet lol but still 💜

@DrTraceyMarks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Josefina!

I experience both depending on the times.... you do a good job describing the difference.

Learning more about my disorders has saved my wellbeing for the past year. I haven’t fallen back into the pits again because now I know what to do.

Dr. Marks please do a video on thyroid disease and anxiety

This is the vid I've been waiting for! I can't tell if my PMDD is causing mania every month or if im just a little pepped up due to hormones. Im not sure. Thank you, Dr! ❤

@minshubay6740

3 жыл бұрын

Can you have pmdd and bipolar at the same time?

@DrTraceyMarks

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome cam. And @Min You can have PMDD and bipolar disorder at the same time

@minshubay6740

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrTraceyMarks Do you have or can you make a video about the difference of the two or what happens when it's comorbid?

@cmcgeeeable

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have BP2 and suffer PMDD. I saw an endochronologist who recommended a treatment (zoely) that has worked so well. There's definitely options out there that can help

You explained that with ease! You are a very smart and articulate woman! Thank You for your expertise! 💜

Again, Dr. Marks another brilliant description provided by you. Awesome.. thank you.

my introversion moderates my hyperactivity + mania

@deviance7833

3 жыл бұрын

I love to be alone or sometimes in the silent company of one other person. Socializing can be stressful and exhausting. Even if I feel happy and like I’m connecting with someone, it just feels artificial.

@markdrost8458

3 жыл бұрын

@@deviance7833 just a step away from Third Eye Deploy------------

@deviance7833

3 жыл бұрын

@@markdrost8458 idk what that means exactly but it sounds badass so hell yeah

I actually have both and usually coincide with each other….. Stage 1- My anxiety will make my already severe insomnia ratchet to the point of causing auditory, visual, olfactory, and tactile hallucinations. The longest stretch of absolutely no sleep is 9 days. Stage 2- My mania begins to show itself within my movements…..I get shaky and have tremors and I start rambling incessantly. The best way I can explain it is that it makes me feel as if I have to hurry up and get things bc I feel as if there not enough hours in the day to get it all done so I try to complete as many things I can but that never happens bc I just switch the task at hand to doing something else totally opposite of the task beforehand. Stage 3- Depression kicks in . Then the cycle begins again!! Still have not found any treatment right for me!

@freefalling1440

2 жыл бұрын

Hey a word of advice if you believe in energies I suggest checking your birth chart that helped me tremendously ....at times all of what happens is caused by our planet placements....people think its crazy talk but there is truth .....I have read about it to believe it

@freefalling1440

2 жыл бұрын

I needed external answers for my mental instability too and found it there

@TammyLP

2 жыл бұрын

@@freefalling1440 Thank you for bringing this to my attention! At this point my neurologist has recommended me to watch a documentary called My Beautiful Broken Brain, and let me tell that the woman’s symptoms are so much on point to what I am constantly going through and very insight of what actually happens to some people after a TBI!! Watch it if you can. I will also look into your suggestion! Again……THANK YOU,

@dodgdurango6128

Жыл бұрын

Do you take pills for sleep?!

Thank you for this explanation. I am a person who lives with both bipolar disorder and anxiety. This information is very helpful.

I recently found your videos while trying to figure out my brain and I really appreciate your work. I can barely make heads or tales out of myself but these help alot

Part of my anxiety is due to not having the right doctor/ psychiatrist. I've switched so many, due to them not really listening or understanding. Always pushing antidepressants.

@DrTraceyMarks

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe therapist would be better especially if you want a non- medication approach

@luxurialuxe1110

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrTraceyMarks I've tried both. Most of them tell me to try prayer. Georgia

@rsgabrys3080

3 жыл бұрын

---------- you always make it sound so simple Dr. maybe because of your status --------- I desire medication------ THAT DOESN'T HAVE SIDE EFFECTS OR THAT THE HEALTH INSURANCE PAYS FOR -------Sorry dear for the rant ---------- unfortunately it's real due to third world inhuman antiquated health insurance companies that the federal and state governments hire as health care ------ no , its health manipulation .....in other words the federales talk out of both hypocritical sides of their mouths food and drud administration approval for certain drugs dosen't translate to federally funded health insurance companies & programs because of COST over care they (ins) are in it for profit -------- at expense of quality of life-------- once again the almighty dollar proves its dominance --------- over the lords wishes of grace and true care not a corporation definition of care ---------- texter is Right as rain Doctors nurses and medical staff are to answer to nobody about their unethical behavior....psychiatrist put me on Zolof ----- told her I tried it previously approx 5yrs prior it did not agree w/me made me More anxious------ about 21 days later I phone her to inform of unwanted increased anxiety--------- told her my palms were almost dripping with perspiration---------- She said stay on it ---------- I hung up phone and said------ You .....except Thank was not in front of it --------- she didn't hear me call was already terminated but about 6 weeks later I call to leave message in need of meds. refill secretary calls next day arguing with me that I should still have meds left she claimed I wasn't due for a week ------ I corrected her and told her to phone the pharmacy to cross reference my candor -------- the secretary acted like a traffic cop the insurance is microcosm of incident she got me disassociated from Dr over a simple medication refill ....

@kokoshanelle

3 жыл бұрын

Wowwww same.

@MinSunYe

3 жыл бұрын

Therapists too, a reason I stopped seeing her was bc I didn’t feel like she always understood what I was saying and kept pushing Zoloft on me saying how safe it was and that “even pregnant women can take it, that’s how safe it is” even though I had told her the first time that SSRIs, especially Zoloft almost killed me, due to me being Bipolar II and it made me get mixed moods, rapid cycle, and make the depression so bad I was afraid for my well-being 🙄😒

Excellent breakdown now if we can only get past this pandemic so I can find a psychiatrist to formally diagnose my life long conditions and see my behavior there in front of him/ her

@Planet_Shel

3 жыл бұрын

Sending you positive vibes during these trying times ♡

@nightfangs2910

3 жыл бұрын

@@Planet_Shel thanks I appreciate that

Thank you for clarifying these, you really helped me out. Blessings to you!