I experience a lot of negative self talk when I look at myself. I have a little note taped to my mirror saying YOU ARE LOVED. I also take a minute to appreciate my eyes, it's one of the only things I really love about myself! Your awesome Rob!

Thank you for this channel. Just found today. Truly a Godsend. Middle aged, multiple divorced, lost my job, live alone with bipolar 2. My belief in God, having a trusted counselor, CrossFit, and my children are what keep me afloat. The negative self talk is a constant during this season. It’s amazing and comforting to feel you aren’t alone.

@BigE-qx1jb

Жыл бұрын

Almost the same but only one divorce, it’s really difficult

@johnizitchiforalongtime

16 күн бұрын

I feel you. i have children and grand children i haven't seen in decades. the divorcee from my 2nd wife was devastating, God is my strength. Thanks for these videos.

Robert, your channel is just what the community needs. Tools and thought processes that can HELP instead of just validating the horror. You empower those who feel they literally have no control. I have shared it with those I know who are suffering. Thank you!

Your videos help me to find some peace within myself in a world I never felt I ever belonged in. For as long as I can remember I never felt myself, but watching your videos finally helps me find something to relate to for once. I’m not sure exactly what I have, but I know I need to be the one to take the first step. It’s tough living in a town with no friends or family nearby. Feeling like I’m fighting this war inside me alone.

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Randy M you are so very welcome here Randy! Stop by the channel anytime you need 😊☀️

@suzanmacguinness5186

6 жыл бұрын

Randy M I share your experience

@lilsunflower9655

6 жыл бұрын

you are most definitely not alone warrior! ❤️💙

@dianna1976

6 жыл бұрын

Me too❤️

@TheEmpressAma

5 жыл бұрын

You’re not alone💚

This video really spoke to me . I am coming out of a 6-month episode of depression. I am so much better now. I had my meds changed, and I have a bright outlook for the future. Thank you. Love you so much.

@hollycline2427

6 жыл бұрын

Jennifer S. Rufer I just had the exact thing Major depression after a long manic phase. Med adjustments have really helped me too.. I'm so happy for you, because I know how awful the lows are It's such a relief when you find your self coming back. I say "where have you been and I'm glad your back" to myself 🤣💕

I always attempt to catch myself before I fall too deep into that dark pit...it's the fear of never being able to climb out that keeps me from allowing me to get too deep in....I'm in that anxiety worry mode now...over alot of things at once overwhelming me...at least I'm trying...

I thought I was the only one who always thought about the worst case scenario all the time. I'm still working on getting better at not doing it. But at the same time I feel like it protects me in case the worst case scenario does happen.

@tonyasager2921

6 жыл бұрын

viviana garcia same here

@lilsunflower9655

6 жыл бұрын

viviana garcia i even do this when i don’t hear what somebody says correctly. i always think what they is something negative, usually the complete opposite of what they were trying to say.

@vivianagarcia6633

6 жыл бұрын

aed thekidd Yeah that has happened to me a few times but most of the time I always ask people to repeat themselves just so I can make sure that they're not saying something negative.

I am so glad someone has stepped up and willingly discussed issue that I am going through for such a long time. Thanks man!

Reading, journaling, watching videos, prayer and meditation are really helping me cope with my negative thoughts and emotions.

Rob, Your dedication to this selfless endeavor is humbling, especially with knowing and sharing your diagnosis. Thank you for calming me dozens of times! I suffer, struggle, battle, curse, ... my bi-polar 2 daily. I am known as the family "Worry Wart" . Ruminating constantly. I am depressed 90% of my waking hours and my 10% hypo mania is just as uncomfortable! Agitated, self righteous and negative feelings about myself abound! I will re-listen to this one many times! Asked 2 siblings to listen to you to you to understand me more. Not so interested! My family of origin and the family I created are sick of me! ( Divorced and a grown son and daughter) Keep on keeping on! I admire you and now cling to your wisdom. I wish you peace of mind and prosperity.

@PolarWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much for your kind words! Your path sounds like so many others. Perhaps focusing on getting a great treatment plan started and working on recovery will help you focused on getting better and not worrying about what they say and do. It's time to get healthy friend. With proper treatments depression should not last more than two weeks. You can do this Denese...this is your time 🤗🙏🌞 - Rob For additional content consider joining us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

You have no idea how much you are helping me by having this channel...I'm sick of living this way and have decided to seek help. Just wanted to say Thank You.

I love this guy! I have learned SO much about myself in all of these priceless videos. Thank you Rob, for all that you do!!

Kind of like the mirror thing... I have to enter passwords multiple times every day for work and at home, so each password contains some kind of positive word that reminds me of something good in my life.

@PolarWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! Thank you for sharing it!

@Lindasromperroom

3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous idea!

I had to sub your channel, finally someone who knows what they're talking about. I have been diagnosed with Bipolar since 2003 (i was hitting 39). Way too late, been a junkie, alcoholic, and hooker. I quit everything, but i am finally on my medication which took awhile to get the medication that suits me. But it's still hard for me to do things. I cannot work, but i have watched alot of your video's, and to understand that so many people around the world are just like me, i don't feel alone anymore. Everything you've mentioned in your past video's is what i am / have been going through, I can't thank you enough Robert, Love watching your video's because it tells me i'm not alone in my suffering. Blessings, Jacinta. 🐱🐱💖💖

I am crushing on this guy and it is normal. Thank you for the clubhouse talks. I am not stable. These pep talks help.

I go through negative rumination for months at a time. Every thought....It's brutal and exhausting.

Your back Hooray!!! Awesome info. Serenity prayer is my mantra. Overdramatic reactions are so a part of this illness. Facts. Reframing is so important. Being aware of my emotions has truly helped, I find the more I learn the more I notice what I am saying to myself. Peace and Love 💓🕉💕 I am still worried about the weather in other countries tho!🤣

Thank you very much for shedding dome light on a subject. 35 years being on this earth im struggling just few days ago at the bottom of a bottom after manic episode i went online to last time start looking for help before i end my misery. Came accros video about bipolar and hypersexual disorder after watching many videos where all subjects perfectly fitted into my lifetime of hell i can say there's a hope and light at the end of this tunnel. I'M NOT ALONE IN THIS WORLD it's such a overwhelming feeling of relief!!!! This week I'm going to see a doctor and hopefully he can point me in the right direction. Biggest fear i have how to tell my spouse about it but I'm definitely will let her watch as many videos where all subjects are explained. There will be shame guilt resentment hate and i can't even imagine what else she will face but i have hope that we can survive and work towards better future. Thank you again and stay strong people x

Thanks for all your advice on your channel.

Again, you are amazing Rob ! I was feeling depressed at work and i saw your video and came out of the negativity. Thank you so much for doing this, I wish you a happy and fulfilling life

Omgosh! I had this happen last night at work. Thinking a coworker didn't like me because of a note they wrote on things to at work. Then spiraling down and getting upset and thinking she doesn't like me. Why would she direct this to me. Which it wasn't but still I felt that was.

This has been my problem for many years. And i became this way for all of the reasons above. I find that during the 'calmer' days, it is much easier to teach myself, than when I am upset. Thanks. Ill share.

Lately worrying and negative self talk has been an extremely dominant symptom. It’s taken a toll on my relationship. I’ve been so use to abandonment that I have been accusing her of preparing to leave me, lying to me, and secretly working against me. Only now that I’ve had a clearer mind set, have I noticed how paranoid I’d been and how I was feeding the episode. In reality she is very much there, she’s being patient, and not attacking me for my aggressive nature, and being a truly honest and loving woman. I’ve been adjusting to my meds that I recently got back on, after a severe depressive episode in which I was hospitalized for. I’ve been using your videos for self guidance. Something I am very desperate for right now, and so I don’t push the only person I have left out of my life. Thank you for all that you do

Thank you. It's all I can say for now

Thank you for being a voice for these issues, I don't think you know how much you help people. Keep up the good work.

I feel scared of life scared to lose scared to work because of failing in life scared of letting everyone down and I don’t really know what to do

THANK YOU for your positivity and encouragement. You help more than you may realize.

Once again, thanks!

Word!!!! Thanks for Charing, and caring. That’s the way. One of the ways anyway :) 4 years since I got diagnosed with bipolar type 1. Now I’m 37. It’s a blessing a curse in the same package. But in my best , balances and brightest days a can se that I’m a real warrior. Beautiful to se more of “us” getting out of the closet. Sharing is caring. Or like we say in Sweden. Dela är att hela . It means that Sharing is healing. But it doesn’t rhyme in English 😅🥰🙏🏼 Take care out there!

Thanks Rob. I've talked to my self a lot, in hopeful consideration of coming out of this. Much of the negativity crept in. This video was a help, keep up the good work and tips to help us.

Excellent advice even for people without mental Illness! I listen to your videos because my daughter was diagnosed with Bipolar. Your videos have helped me so much in understanding what is going on with her, and how to be helpful. Thank you.

Thanks Rob, your videos have been so very helpful, more than you can imagine. Ive just been diagnosed and being able to hear of your experiences and knowledge has made it a lot easier to confront, process and move through. Thanks so much 🙏

Definitely needed this today. Thank you so much! Your videos have helped me and my family so much.

I really need these vids they are a godsend right now for my chronic bipolar condition! Thank you sooooo much!

Thank you so much! I really needed this.

Thank you for articulating the anxiety that comes with this illness and how to approach it your work is so so amazing

Goddamn how I wish my wife with bp had your self awareness. It’s gotten so bad man, I can’t express. She doesn’t even think she really has bp or mania. Yet flys off the handle at the drop of a hat and constantly stressed. Its so crazy. I admire you so much. Your journey is so inspiring. Don’t give up on your path, it’s inspiring!

I am in the mental health field and appreciate your wise words for those who hurt!!

Great information and presentation

Thank you for your channel ❤️

Thanx so much for the inspiration & fresh ideas :)

You are such a great person.. thank you so much for what you are doing. I's truly life saving

Thank you for this video.

I started watching your videos this morning around 830 and it is now 430. Pounding coffee the whole time. I am so glad I found your channel. I want a T shirt!

I have only discovered this channel 3 months ago now as soon as I get up in the morning i have to see what you have to talk about always something new it really helps me understand myself and reading the comments thinking that's the same with me

@PolarWarriors

4 ай бұрын

Hi Sharon, I'm so glad to hear that Rob's channel has been so helpful to you, as well as reading the comments. If you haven't yet I'd encourage you to consider joining his community on Patreon. You can access exclusive content there as well as contact Rob directly and join live support groups through discord (for current patrons only).. I'll include the link below so you can check it out. All the best and take good care. -Rachel (Polar Warriors Team Member) www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

Thank you for the videos.

I learn as much about myself by watching your extremely thoughtful and intelligent videos as I do by watching DIY off grid or jungle survival videos. Your work does so much good to people, as I, who are going through rough patches they can’t quite understand. With years of pain, comes years of training. I sometimes felt as if when I went through a rough patch, I was shredded by life. Now I slowly accept my condition and feel more like Yoda after an x-Wing fighter force displacement : tired, but still alive. Thank you so much. Your candid and personal insight is truly generous.

Thank you for the video! I've just been recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder and your videos help me get through life easier. :)

Thanks so much for this video.

Thank you, Rob!!

I love this and your channel It has really helped me learn about my partner, so i can take care of them the best i possibly can every day is different But we like watching these together and learning how take care of eachother everyday

Thank you Robert for this which I can so relate to. Although I worry about real issues it’s x10 thinking about the worse outcome to the point that stress and worrying we’re making me physically sick and after 2 ER visits with X rays and every blood test under the sun nothing! After an exam with my Dr it was deemed it was all from stress and believe that! I’m going to practice your coping skills and pray they work! 🙏🏽

Thank You. I really needed this! My mom suggested i might need to go on another meds ( for certain female times as she put it) . I don't really want to but want to remain stable, so this was really needed and something that i know i can work on.

I understand. I have BP from Complex PTSD. This journey is hard sometimes, but I am learning to manage my symptoms better. Thank you Rob.

Thank you

Wow this dude is a God send.

firstly wellddone brother, i used to follow you in the beginning of your videos, glad to see you've rallied and helped more of us, best realest videos on youtube. i was struggling finding right meds when i last commented and we chatted about someone saying i should write a book about my life going wrong but at same time funny n crazy experiences I've had. you suggested a book i hope you can remember what was called as i can't sorry. in regards to this video, I've always been negative about my looks my ability in things I'm actually good at (when I'm depressed) but does anyone ever feel fine n all of sudden start feeling a horrible gut feeling about something you don't know what it is but its serious....so you start trying to go back in your thoughts as if you forgotten something serious n sad thats happening in your life n basically find something but its not that bad at all but at this point in time its the reason, i think its myself doing it, finding excuse for that horrible feeling only to then beat myself into major depression?? why do i get this feeling all of a sudden no triggers I'm usually top of the world when happens, sometimes however its a smell that triggers it sort reminds of a bad time i had but can't remember what!!! currently mcdonalds :/ anyway i was eventually diagnosed with type 2 i was taking meds but stopped n got back into making music again! but obsessively i.e. ppl saw less of me than when I'm depressed.....it made me forget about my head weather n i got approached by nike for my music to feature on an advert and capital records were interested too this was after 3 tracks in three months were charted in a monthly online electronic music site.....however i been down a lot lately n feel i fooled myself wit the hoe id get somewhere n I'm over everything n i was just on a high, i never got any of the deals but i got closer than most as was informed music was on desk of executives, i don if I'm talented or just thinking i am n all this was achieved via maniacs i dint feel interested n don't think I'm really all that after all. so confusing as think maybe I'm only good when I'm manic in which case is less than my depression :( two days ago i got a msg fromm abc radio 1 saying the panel had listened to tracks i sent to emerging artist n that it has been sent to senior dos,,,but also said this does not mean we will play it but its a good start.....we all know what part of that reply i went with. anyway my point is rowdies any of us decide whats our reality or our delusions? i.e. i always think I'm shit but ppl are shocked to hear it! they say your not ugly look at your previous gf or you are intelligent ... this isn't how i feel n obviously don't show it if ppl are shocked....i don't care if i am good looking or not stupid or genius i just wanna know whats real or if ppl trying to be nice because really I'm fucking nuts n don't know it. does n e one else go through this??? pleaseshare experience or coping techniques with me, this is doing my head in

This is a beautiful video. Thank you so much for sharing this crucial information. It resonated with me. Please also take gentle care with yourself and may your days be full of joy and peace.

@PolarWarriors

3 жыл бұрын

❤️🙏

I don’t mind to going to church every now and then, but this is more practical than any preaching I’ve ever heard!

good video!I also have been through a lot of trauma and tend to to woory about worst case scenerios.Im working hard on staying positive and im a lot more psitive than i used to be i am bipolar,we can realize when we were getting negative or manic and end it

Relate to everything said in this video, I’m working on this very thing. Being aware I’m upset, recognizing my negative self talk changing it to a positive. It will be great when I can get out of the muck quicker and not have so many episodes. Also my thoughts are paranoid and I can’t or won’t admit it. When I have a suspicious thought I convince myself I’m right or that it’s true until I don’t recognize the reality or “what could be true “ to quote my therapist. Love everything you said in this video.

@PolarWarriors

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad the video was helpful! Thank you for taking the time to share and comment. I love reading the comments and connecting with the community here. Hope you have a peaceful weekend :-) -Rob

My hardest obstacle is being in denial that I always have to remember I have bipolar disorder. Seeing a psychiatrist every 3 months and saying everything is ok even though I have situated problems. After too many situational problems at once , mania visited, making things even worse. My Dr and I are working on meds to better control my current bipolar reality. I’m 70 and have been diagnosed ; but of course wrongly as schizophrenic) since I was 21 and of course didn’t know what was happening before that. After 25 years on lithium, I grew toxic on it and had to change to something else. Another period of trial and error. Now I’m going through another need for med regulation. We have a lot of denial just to cope, but that also causes more problems. Luckily I’ve had a good and understanding doctor who has guided me through these changes. Thanks for your channel. It has really helped through this last crisis. I’d seen some of the videos before, but never really “tuned in”. It takes a while for things to soak in and understand that lots of people are experiencing what we are, in their own way.

Hi! I'm new to this channel. I just discovered this channel recently. And I have to admit I do relate a lot to soooo many of these situations. At this point I am trying to self diagnose in order to speak with a mental health professional and try to correctly figure out what the hell is going on in my brain. Sooo thank you soo much for creating these videos and explaining these situations. I'm so tired of hurting and being stuck in a depressive state. I still have a long road to go, but thankful for any advice I can get.

@PolarWarriors

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! Welcome to the channel! Even general practitioners can diagnose and treat Bipolar if you can't see a specialist. Take care.🙏 - Rob For additional content consider joining us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

i love u so much youre so amazing for helping us like that

@PolarWarriors

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment Gigi kayy! :) I hope you're doing really well today. If you'd like to connect with Rob 1:1 and access exclusive content as well as a wonderful little support community I'd encourage you to consider joining him on Patreon. I'll include the link so you can check it out! :) -Rachel (Polar Warriors team member) www.Patreon.com/PolarWarriors

Man! U really hit home with this 1 for me🥺 ... I have tried to start doing this with my neg thoughts, and it IS SO HARD. but the tips u give make me feel like I can really make a change in some time to come. Thanks, the one week at a time. That's great. Thanks.

@PolarWarriors

2 жыл бұрын

You can definitely do it! Keep on making the effort and you can get there! :) I'm so glad that Rob's tips were so helpful to you. Take good care and thank you for joining the conversation! -Rachel (Polar Warriors team member)

I'm so grateful for this channel.

@PolarWarriors

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for being such a long time subscriber Sabrina! ❤️🙏

@ellenburger6103

3 жыл бұрын

@@PolarWarriors You have helped me so many times! I'm glad to be a patron. Stay safe and healthy!

you might have just saved my life

@PolarWarriors

5 жыл бұрын

Shane Kerin I’m so glad I saw this comment Shane. I get so many, so it’s easy to miss some of them sometimes. Your comment really made my day and I’m so glad the channel made yours. That’s exactly why I make these videos. I felt so alone before I started this community and there are some incredible people here. You are very welcome here. -Rob Also, I have a really neat community on Patreon if you want to check it out. It would give you a way to contact me anytime if you need 😊. There is a link at the top of all my videos. Hope you have a peaceful remainder of the week my friend☀️☀️

First off, I'm finally early! I practically ran away with my phone when I saw the notification. Secondly, I have a lot of trouble with jumping to the worst case scenerio.. I also have these brief moments of clarity when I'm really upset, like you were talking about. In the middle of my negative thoughts spiraling I might think "this is getting out of hand, you're just going to get more upset" but I feel like I can't get ahold of the thoughts and it all slips out of my control. On the positive side, though, I've taken to looking in the mirror once a day and at least thinking (if I don't say it aloud) "you look good enough." Thanks for everything. I really look forward to your videos. ✌

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

4 psUche awe... thank you so much for sharing and for the kind words 😊😊

@4psuche911

6 жыл бұрын

Polar Warriors No problem at all. 😊

Thank you for your videos

@PolarWarriors

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

This reminds me of when my husband was possibly sick with colon cancer. I cried and worried for weeks until he got checked out. He was fine. It was just from stress.

Thanks for this! Progress is slow but it’s progress! Been dealing with bipolar since 30 I’m now 53, and it’s been much better! Just need to relax with the what if scenarios that are all negative!

@PolarWarriors

2 жыл бұрын

Great comment! Actually my counsellor has been getting me to ask what is the best possible outcome every time I obsess with the worst possible outcome. It's sad that our minds have to be trained not to go to the worst-case scenario. Anyway, take gentle care Ken! Please consider getting involved with peer support groups, there is so much we can learn from each other. Sometimes we all need someone to talk to: www.crisistextline.org/ teenlineonline.org/talk-now/ Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member (H)old (O)n (P)ain (E)nds On Patreon, you can message Rob directly, get a phone/video call, watch videos that are more personal in nature, and access a great community. www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

Great video sir!

@PolarWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Dude I do this for long as I can remember. Trying to fix things lord willing

Very wise!!

A thought turn to emotions... can’t imagine what all our worrying has done to our bodies... and mind... one day clarity.. one day nail biting pacing.. 🤪😅

Hi Robert can u do a video where u can tell us about yourself... like a bio data kinda thing ur education , why bipolar support and so on.... also plz provide ur social mefia links so that we can join u...like fb,instagram,twitter etc...

I'm glad my wife found your channel. I'm 51 and just recently found out I'm bipolar 1. Your videos really help me to understand what's going on. I'm starting to recognize the problems

@PolarWarriors

Жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, so glad to hear that Rob's videos have really helped you to understand what's going on with your bipolar disorder. If you'd like to help support him in what he does with Polar Warriors please consider joining him on Patreon. You can contact him directly there as well as access exclusive content and a wonderful little support community. I'll include the link below so you can check it out! :) -Rachel (Polar Warriors team member) www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

Thank you for this insightful video.from a fellow "Polar Warrior "

I've been doing this negative self talk been that way since I was single digits. This kind of thing is what my therapist is helping me with. Meds don't work on me actually they make me feel worse. Cognitive behavior therapy, to me, has helped me understand myself so much better and the skills are easy to practice.

Wandering thinking I would be evicted. Rent on time for my SRO. Did not matter nothing was there. Finally asked. Supreme waste of time and energy unrecoverable. I'm learning? That's for the timing on this.

Your videos help me a lot i don’t like pills they help me but side effects hate pills stay away from them thank you for videos

How do we know what we can't change, if we don't try changing it ?

I think about all the things I’ve done wrong throughout my life. Soooo hard to sleep sometimes.

@PolarWarriors

5 жыл бұрын

Please be gentle and kind to yourself. You did the best you could with what you had at the time. Take care.🙏 - Rob For additional content consider joining us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

Hi Robert! I haven't been commenting in a long time but I've continued to watch all of your amazing videos. This has nothing to do with the video itself but I need some advice and I'm trying to keep this as short as possible. I am utterly confused. First I saw a psychologist (I've mentioned this in a comment a long time ago) and talked about moodswings and other symptoms. she told me to write them down, which I did, and after a few sessions I asked her if it might be bipolar, She said "yes that's what I was thinking the whole time". She then referred me to a psychiatrist, which first put me on anti-depressants that didn't help (in my opinion made it worse, which I told her as well), then she put me on abilify and effexor but she would refuse to talk about any possible diagnosis. Later things got a bit intense (as I stopped taking the meds) and I got hospitalized. In the hospital I talked to a psychiatrist who was shocked that I didn't know why I take abilify. She asked me if I had any idea why, so I mentioned the bipolar thing, and she immediately asked me specific questions about bipolar disorder. Next session she said " I think that you have bipolar disorder, but you might be borderline as well", but she said then I should discuss that with my current psychiatrist. So I tried to talk about that with her, at first she didn't seem to like me adressing the issue, next session though she said it was either psychosis or bipolar disorder (or could be bit of both), but she never really asks specific questions nor did she talk about borderline. She's convinced it's either psychosis or bipolar. In general she's been avoiding most of my symptoms, not even taking in consideration that I have social anxiety and anxiety in general. So I figured I should change my psychiatrist. I did. I saw a new one, and he asked me about meds so I said I took abilify before, he seemed a little shocked , then he said "that's for psychosis, schizophrenia and bipolar" I said " I know" and then he responded with " but you're not bipolar though, are you..." I gotta admit I was a bit shocked. That's what he says after 15 minutes of talking to me , not even knowing all symptoms, telling me I got the wrong medication. I mean, it doesn't matter wether I am or not, how can he assume such things after a few minutes? It almost felt like he didn't WANT me to be bipolar so he just said "but you're not..." I am utterly confused to what's going on, and I feel very stupid on top of that. I get the feeling that because I am a woman, and because of the social anxiety I get very calm during sessions, they never take me serious. I don't know who to trust or believe , what to think or feel. I'm so confused. One tells me it's bipolar and possibly borderline, the other doesn't mention borderline but psychosis and bipolar, the other one straight-out assumes it's not bipolar without knowing me. I'm so sorry for this long-ass personal comment. I can't even decide for myself which psychiatrist is best anymore because they all confuse me. On top of that my mom still thinks it's something physical or that there's no issue at all and I should just deal with it myself. (which I've tried for years already) I know that at some points I was a hundred percent sure I'm bipolar, mostly when I felt great. I thought I saw the connections and everything, and that it made sense and I could relate so much, when I feel depressed I feel stupid thinking I'm bipolar because I think I'm probably not. All my thoughts constantly change with my moods. I can't deal with it anymore and I just cannot control it, but people around me think I should be able to control it. So I end up feeling more and more depressed. I really just want to give up and not see any therapist anymore. Oh I forgot to mention that I have a bipolar friend who says she thinks I am bipolar, and another friend who's mother is bipolar and he also told me he thinks that I am, and we've been spending so much time together. People around me are just confusing me. this comment is getting too long so I'll stop here... :) Sorry :)

@gawbieviking1716

3 жыл бұрын

Stop forcing religion

You know... one of the things that always keep me going is remembering when I feel negative that it is actually an advantage I have over people without bipolar disorder. We are able to FEEL MORE, regardless of the emotion. Each emotion we get to feel more than the average Joe. Probably why we tend to be more creative than others as well. Taking those strong emotions and putting them into words and on paper helps a bunch. I used to make a journal and sometimes I still do write occasionally. It serves as a safe outlet for the emotions. Get more creative and turn them into poems or song lyrics. Art of any sort is a great outlet for the strong feelings. At least for me it is.

@PolarWarriors

Жыл бұрын

Hey there ! Rob is available on patreon. You can message him, text or even have a call with him there. He is offering free support phone calls for all patrons right now. I think you may benefit from that. Take gentle care. Sometimes we all need someone to talk to: www.crisistextline.org/ teenlineonline.org/talk-now/ Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member (H)old (O)n (P)ain (E)nds On Patreon, you can message Rob directly, get a phone/video call, watch videos that are more personal in nature, and access a great community. www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

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I just noticed your couch is black and white. Nice 👍 I get it.

Dear Robert, your videos are precious. What kind of meds are the most efficient?

Let's meet and chat over coffee, lol! Seriously, you need to create a meet and greet type of event ;)

@Lindasromperroom

3 жыл бұрын

Live streams could be good but it might be hard to keep up with all the comments.

Thanks. I chased away the love of my life. She put up with way to much. The self medication I would spend bill money on and honestly even taking her money. I became a thief. Not proud of that. So a few months has passed and she is still encouraging me to get help and be strong. And I'm working on it. I get inpatient. I have a hernia which requires surgery. Bipolar 1 and severe depression. Just stuck in misery. No insurance no money. Rock bottom. So when I feel well I sent a sincere apology and owned up to the monster I was. This got her attention and she knew I meant it. But then when I'm not well I assumed she's just ignoring me and seeing someone else already. This got me nowhere cause it's not true. We have a child together and I blocked her phone #. So I unblocked it and as I caught myself she still understood me and told me only civil conversations will she respond. So today I'm not well at all. I'm biting my tongue and not gonna ruin my last chance with her. This video helped.

Own up your feeling. Mindfulness & being aware when you start being negative & replace it with positive ones. Put a sticker in the mirror what you like abt yourself Don't move the whole mountain 1 shovel a day over a period of time. Celebrate small victory Don't be too hard on yourself; celebrate even when you didn't do it the way you perceive it to be & give positive feedback

I know right away. Although I think my shrink has given up, not negatively, But everytime I ask try something new medically, since what I'm on isn't working, and been a year still haven't Nothing positive for a yr.

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Most of what we worry about does not even happen. Positive thinking helps alot. I change my negative thinking when i have no control over things. Yes it is awareness. Rob have your been reading Buddhism. It is reading such books which has helped me. Nothing to deep .I have read books for beginners

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

David Jones I love anything that has to do with Buddhism, mindfulness, philosophy, and just connecting to the spirit. Thank you for the comment my friend :-)

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Oh yes...Worrying about survival...One of my symptoms...

I went to see my nutricionist older lady my first time im in my weight but she said i was feeding myself like. Woman that mesures a meter and half i thought it was terrible stereotyping i took a step back listen thank you and i went home overwhelmed of her words felt i was run over by a truck i slept 3 hrs after that episode it sad that having my chart dosent measure the impact to say that to. Person that has a disorder

“Stable enough”. This addresses the need to know what “normal is. After years in therapy and various meds there finally is a diagnosis. But it is so damn late in this life. I can look back on decades of ups and downs. The question is who the hell am I? Is there an “I” or am I so scattered and gone to hell there never was a core personae? I’m not being suicidal, I’m just hoping each day I never wake up.

@PolarWarriors

5 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry your feeling this way. Many people get diagnosed later in life. It's a real shock. Your feelings are totally understandable and valid. Therapy is so beneficial to untangle these thoughts and feelings. Joining a support group is another idea. I swear you will find people diagnosed later in life as well. Be kind and patient with yourself. Take care.🙏 - Rob For additional content consider joining us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

@anneugartechea7650

5 жыл бұрын

Polar Warriors, thank you for your note! Getting diagnosed late is, in a way, a relief. I’m definitely following your channel. Odd what three letters can do to a person. So far I’m having flashbacks. One day a bird next a frisbee. The awareness is a big must. Again, thank you. Keep making videos! Am also a long time martial artist which gives me hope, if you can do it, so can I.

My new saying: keep doing what you've always done, you'll keep getting what you always got. Stinkin thinkin. Not going there today.

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