Faces of Bipolar Disorder (PART 8) "DRUG & ALCOHOL Addiction - Dual Diagnosis"

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If you have Bipolar Disorder and are abusing drugs or alcohol, this can add rocket fuel to the symptoms. Unfortunately, it's estimated that around 50-60% of people who have Bipolar Disorder will experience drug or alcohol addiction in their lifetime. Alcohol being the most commonly abused substance among Bipolar individuals. This makes video #8 in our series “Faces of Bipolar Disorder.” We've covered everything from diagnosis, to the different types of Bipolar, major symptoms, and much more. If you want to know a LOT about Bipolar Disorder, check out the other videos in this series.
So, why does substance abuse happen so often and what can be done about it? Hopefully by the end of this video, you'll have a much better understanding of what's called “Dual Diagnosis” or “Co-occurring Disorders” and why they happen. Those are the technical names given to those of us who have been diagnosed with a mental disorder and who abuse substances at the same time.
Substance abuse is extremely common among those who have learned to “self-medicate” in order to “escape” the suffering associated with Bipolar symptoms. If we can learn to treat the Bipolar symptoms FIRST, the desire to escape becomes less and less.
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  • @robertbroderick18
    @robertbroderick185 жыл бұрын

    The anxiety of being around people was excruciating but after a few beers look out I was the life of the party. I drank and did drugs like a mad man and everyone thought I was just a party animal. I was hurting and had to soothe it

  • @sarpsays

    @sarpsays

    8 ай бұрын

    I relate with this hard

  • @ms.realityspace
    @ms.realityspace3 жыл бұрын

    I'd like to mention gambling addiction. After I stopped drinking, I started gambling hardcore. It took me down so hard and fast it was unbelievable! Talk about chasing a feeling... the money aspect and constant adrenaline, coupled with the anxiety of the chase, kept me in a perpetual mixed state. A very uncomfortable existence! I just passed eight years without placing a bet. Yay! Thank you so much for being here.

  • @PolarWarriors

    @PolarWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your comment Melissa!!!!

  • @kimmieann316
    @kimmieann3163 жыл бұрын

    When I struggled with active addiction while struggling with bipolar disorder I ruined my whole life and relationships with everybody around me. Getting sober and managing my bipolar helped me so much. I’m still trying to repair relationships I messed up.

  • @70.sabarinathajith80

    @70.sabarinathajith80

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here. But only try to be with nice peoples not going to continue toxic relations

  • @MidwestBoxin

    @MidwestBoxin

    2 жыл бұрын

    My ex girlfriend as of 2 days ago is BPD and a severe alcoholic. She drinks 1 bottle of champagne per day, 7 bottles a week. Before i met her, she cheated on her husband years ago, i still dont understand the story. Then she told me she as BP and i thought nothing of it because i can handle peoples tempers very well. Then recently she started exploding in impulsively and going on in middle of night. She ruined her entire family, her kids love her and when i see her so emotionally unavailable for them and myself, i told myzelf i had to leave. Enough is enough, i cant help her, and i have tried. I pray for her and people like yourself.

  • @703kwood703

    @703kwood703

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope you are doing well. I’m in the same boat. 1 day sober

  • @mauricebrocklehurst2358

    @mauricebrocklehurst2358

    Жыл бұрын

    Same thing here.

  • @mauricebrocklehurst2358

    @mauricebrocklehurst2358

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@MidwestBoxin alcohol addiction can get out of control so quickly I ended up with alcohol poisoning.

  • @taraellis8279
    @taraellis82796 жыл бұрын

    I really feel less lonely thank you

  • @PolarWarriors

    @PolarWarriors

    6 жыл бұрын

    tara gorby i’m so glad! A very warm welcome to my channel :-)

  • @taraellis8279

    @taraellis8279

    6 жыл бұрын

    Polar Warriors omg! You actually replied! You have no idea how much i relate to your vids! Im actually cyclothymic and struggle with mania a lot. This means a lot to me!

  • @PolarWarriors

    @PolarWarriors

    6 жыл бұрын

    tara gorby it’s my pleasure! I have actually managed to respond to every comment on my channel so far. I think there are only a few that I haven’t. Literally thousands LOL. It takes quite a bit of time, but I enjoy developing relationships with people and helping others. As the channel grows, I’m going to try and find a way to do this full-time so I can continue to respond to everyone. Right now it is just a very time-consuming hobby LOL. If you ever have any questions, I will always do my best to help😊😊

  • @dianna1976

    @dianna1976

    6 жыл бұрын

    :)

  • @ashleyrose1763
    @ashleyrose17634 жыл бұрын

    Because the feelings are so scary and intense u just want to dull it down

  • @ponchomuzick
    @ponchomuzick6 жыл бұрын

    You are helping me so much through one of the toughest points of my life I can't thank you enough

  • @PolarWarriors

    @PolarWarriors

    6 жыл бұрын

    Poncho i’m so glad I can help, and I’m sorry you are struggling right now. A very warm welcome to my channel. It makes me feel so good when people let me know that what I’m doing is helping. Definitely motivates me to keep making videos 😊😊😊

  • @bemeeklezvelveeta6719
    @bemeeklezvelveeta67194 жыл бұрын

    "It's not like I went on a mission to fuck up my life, I just didn't want to hurt anymore" That's almost my thought exactly every time I take the Valium or drink, I hate this. I want to quit Valium so badly but every time I try, I always relapse within 14 days. My whole mind and body feels like I'm actually dying now that I'm physically addicted. My dr is helping me though. Thank you so much for your videos and allowing comments so we can just get it out and talk with each other

  • @sarpsays

    @sarpsays

    8 ай бұрын

    How are you doing now? It must be extremely hard to get off benzos. I know what GABA withdrawal feels like, and other withdrawals. How are you keeping up? You got this.

  • @joleneterkla2262
    @joleneterkla22626 жыл бұрын

    PLEASE DON’T STOP MAKING VIDEOS ROB!!

  • @Gryph0nHound32

    @Gryph0nHound32

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why?

  • @kara-ryanfitzgerald1708
    @kara-ryanfitzgerald17085 жыл бұрын

    You may do well to consider writing a book. You are needed. I would buy it. 🌸💖

  • @rwheels6471

    @rwheels6471

    5 жыл бұрын

    I would too...

  • @warrenduffey1021

    @warrenduffey1021

    4 жыл бұрын

    This video absolutely saved my life today- Thanks Rob. Saturday I ran to the hood and got some Heroin and it lasted thru the next day and now today I really needed to hear every word on that video. Excellent. I got off a really severe hellacious drug binge 10months ago and I'm way stabilized. My psychiatrist has not come close to explaining my bipolar in such clear, concise, down to earth ways. I was a hyped out, drugged out street animal on my last big binge and of course I had no real understanding about any of it. I did that 3 days ago almost so I could stop obsessing and prove to myself that I could do it and sure, it wasn't that good but I knew from hard experience I will never go down that long road to hell again BUT I still had some kind of bipolar withdrawals today and this video helped me calm down- thanks sincerely

  • @dirtydog1313132000

    @dirtydog1313132000

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would buy it and read it!!!

  • @yehyeh5066
    @yehyeh50666 жыл бұрын

    I used to drink a fair bit. I've been on Lithium for around three years now and haven't drank for around the same time... Use to use some other drugs as well especially when manic.. Gave up smoking 6 months ago 😀...

  • @over50fab20

    @over50fab20

    6 жыл бұрын

    yehyeh Does the Lithium help with the depression episodes? I can't seem to get a grip on the depression and the episodes are getting longer and stronger.

  • @yehyeh5066

    @yehyeh5066

    6 жыл бұрын

    Stephanie Russell Hi. I still have episodes of depression. Perhaps not as frequent or long. From what i understand Lithium has a very mild anti depression in it.. I still get a little manic at times too. I think i have a bit of both at times (depression and mania like anxiety really).. This is getting a little long winded lol.... Are you on Lithium? Maybe go see your psychiatrist as i know it's not uncommon to have Lithium as well an an anti depressant to help with the depression if you suffer it. 😊

  • @over50fab20

    @over50fab20

    6 жыл бұрын

    yehyeh Im not on lithium but if it will help, I'll take it. I'm going to ask my doctor as you suggest. My depression is debilitating. It can last a week at a time and it's ugly. I can hardly hold onto my job. I lost my last job because of this illness. Of course I made excuses with my employer but the truth was the bipolar disease.

  • @over50fab20

    @over50fab20

    6 жыл бұрын

    yehyeh thank you for your reply. I appreciate it very much 😇

  • @yehyeh5066

    @yehyeh5066

    6 жыл бұрын

    Not a worry😊. Yes best to see your Doc and let them know. Good luck.

  • @shanepoteate
    @shanepoteate2 жыл бұрын

    Well, after 10 years of dealing with this with my son and after dollars and time for therapist, you explained it all in 1 video. You rock. Thanks.

  • @melindawollitz6878
    @melindawollitz68785 жыл бұрын

    You give me hope for my 25 year-old son out on the street. I hope he gets a moment of clarity to accept the help we are waiting to give him....

  • @jenniferchambers549

    @jenniferchambers549

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope your son has accepted the help you've offered him

  • @Joliveras1626
    @Joliveras16266 жыл бұрын

    Im a caregiver andI really appreciate that you take the time to help others understand this illness .... you are saving lives and families,. God bless you and your family,.💓

  • @kara-ryanfitzgerald1708

    @kara-ryanfitzgerald1708

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jacqueline well said!🌹

  • @PolarWarriors

    @PolarWarriors

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your kind words🤗

  • @dianna1976
    @dianna19766 жыл бұрын

    I am so glad you talked about caffeine.

  • @PolarWarriors

    @PolarWarriors

    6 жыл бұрын

    dianna totally! In the past, I could drink a pot of coffee and sleep just fine. I was self-medicating like crazy. Now that I am sober, I have to be so careful with the timing and amount of caffeine I consume. If I don’t sleep, everything falls apart. So glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @sohtech7723
    @sohtech7723Ай бұрын

    knocked it out the park mate. a lot of gold within this for anyone else mining for info.

  • @user-tv6bv4ot1f
    @user-tv6bv4ot1f6 жыл бұрын

    Theres not alot out there for the alcoholic/bipolar problem. Thank you for your own personal knowledge and struggles. I believe that God is working thru you to reach me. Your videos may save my life. I barely realized that i am the manic deppressive type from the Big Book itself. Its eye opening and a relief.

  • @Rittendaux
    @Rittendaux2 күн бұрын

    This is 100% my reality ❤ Thank you for letting me know that this is infact the harsh reality of where I've gotten myself. It's such a relief hearing someone else say this because I now know that this isn't just me, or a dark spiral where I'm feeling disconnected from myself and the people around. Hearing the cycle from beginning to end and back again helps so I can see a timeline of where I am when trying to pull out and where I just need to stop and try again. It's hard to brainstorm what to do when researching can lead down some ridiculous rabbit holes, like that one time I went online to get directions and ended up "volunteering hours of "research" that had me initially believing that I pinpointed the origin of COVID-19🤦🏾 This was extremely helpful, thank you again!😂

  • @joerostkowski7313
    @joerostkowski73133 жыл бұрын

    It almost like you were put on this earth to help millions.

  • @carriemunnick9980
    @carriemunnick99806 жыл бұрын

    I found out about bipolar disorder when I quit smoking. It destabilized my mood and I had a hypomanic episode. I didn't even know it was happening until I became so depressed I couldn't stop crying. Thanks for the video

  • @lapaginadelapaloma2041

    @lapaginadelapaloma2041

    4 жыл бұрын

    do you still smoke? if you do, do you take medication too? what kind of bipolar do you have? I'm trying to get information, thanks for your help

  • @Nancy-pc6sf

    @Nancy-pc6sf

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too i consume tobacco which i soon resist to let go 😭😭😭

  • @dodgdurango6128

    @dodgdurango6128

    11 ай бұрын

    That’s exactly how mine happened 😐. I was also an alcoholic. I abused cbd priducts as well 😐

  • @theprodigalsun__

    @theprodigalsun__

    4 ай бұрын

    I stopped smoking weed and drinking then went into mania and a psychotic episode smh

  • @Barczak91
    @Barczak912 жыл бұрын

    I've found myself juggling an addiction to stimulants and depressants. Like you described, stims during the day and downers at night. I quit drinking a little over a year ago, but now I need cannabis even more than before. And now I deal with the consequences of a cocaine addiction to boot.

  • @thezeropoint7645

    @thezeropoint7645

    4 ай бұрын

    How u doing now ?

  • @Barczak91

    @Barczak91

    4 ай бұрын

    @@thezeropoint7645 admittedly, not much better still no drinking, I've dramatically cut down the cocaine use, but still using it habitualy, and I've been dosing either LSD or mushrooms several times a week.

  • @davidjones3493
    @davidjones34936 жыл бұрын

    Most of us who have Bi polar are on strong meds.Drugs and Alcohol only makes things worse in the long term.

  • @PolarWarriors

    @PolarWarriors

    6 жыл бұрын

    David Jones absolutely! It took me years to learn that lesson the hard way.

  • @Nancy-pc6sf

    @Nancy-pc6sf

    2 жыл бұрын

    What about tobacco I'm finding it hard to let go

  • @jacnglen
    @jacnglen6 жыл бұрын

    Robert, This is my first introduction to your Polar Warrior videos. Thank you so much. You are a gift , not only to people with bi polar disorder, but to the family and friends that love them. Keep sending the message. You are making a difference!

  • @PolarWarriors

    @PolarWarriors

    6 жыл бұрын

    Glen Ferrier wow - thank you so very much for the kind words Glen! A very warm welcome to my channel and I hope you will continue to stop back by :-)

  • @chrisbarker2700
    @chrisbarker27003 жыл бұрын

    I've had bipolar disorder for 30 years now and you make more sense than anyone I have ever listened too.

  • @icravehealthyliving8295
    @icravehealthyliving82953 жыл бұрын

    Tx Rob. As a person with a late diagnosis of BP and a lifelong addiction to risk, drugs and alcohol this is resonating really with me. I am medicated, not smoking, trying to give up my long term relationship with substances and have started to be kind to myself and my body. I am now studying mental health to better understand my diagnosis and hopefully help others. I am so happy people can talk more openly about these issues today. It is still a daily challenge, but thank you for sharing as I don't feel so alone, ashamed or mad.

  • @lauravanmorlegan6480
    @lauravanmorlegan64803 жыл бұрын

    Recently my psychiatrist told me that old school phrase "I can't help you If you keep drinking" and today watching this video again made me realize that although my doctor phrase is correct, alcohol (even in little amounts) is part of how I (wrongly) cope with things. Making it short : I am looking for another psychiatrist who might give me more help from a different perspective.

  • @msjudyb123
    @msjudyb12310 ай бұрын

    What a great channel. I am the mom to a 28 year old daughter who struggles with bipolar. She is adopted and my husband and I did not get a health history. So when she became hyper sexual at puberty I thought it was hormones on steroids, so to speak. She was diagnosed bipolar at age 14. That’s a whole ‘nother topic! We are very close and she manages her meds herself and does pretty well. The smartest thing I did was to get her on birth control at age 13. I knew she would have unprotected sex due to hypersexualiity and impulsivity. She never got pregnant and now at age 28 is taking college classes and is optimistic about a career in psychology.

  • @PolarWarriors

    @PolarWarriors

    10 ай бұрын

    Hi, Rob offers one on one support on Patreon if you are interested. He also posts more personal information about his day to day struggles like his recent hospital stay. For the month of July he is offering free phone calls to patrons. Another Patreon exclusive is Rob hosting and moderating weekly support groups on discord! Take gentle care! 🙏 Sometimes we all need someone to talk to: www.crisistextline.org/ teenlineonline.org/talk-now/ Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member (H)old (O)n (P)ain (E)nds www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

  • @johnsolo8933
    @johnsolo893324 күн бұрын

    Thank you for these videos. I was diagnosed at a late age, I'm only 9 months into it, you have helped me so much. I was sober for 7 years, then went into my first manic episode. I thought quitting drinking and using would solve all my problems. It only revealed them.

  • @PolarWarriors

    @PolarWarriors

    15 күн бұрын

    You are so welcome! 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

  • @fallen894
    @fallen8946 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much for this. its been so hard to find proper treatment for bipolar because either the doctors or my family think i'm just a drug addict, or that substance abuse comes before bipolar disorder (for me, it didn't) but this video gives me hope and reassurance that one day everyone will understand. thank you again x100000000 :)

  • @sicilyny5375

    @sicilyny5375

    6 жыл бұрын

    Madison Franks Sad how even Drs don't know what's up..lots for them to learn. I know as a psych nurse this disease is Still misunderstood.

  • @rid1cul0us

    @rid1cul0us

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can imagine hearing that was discouraging/frustrating. I hope things have improved for you now compared to when you posted.

  • @gregfehr598
    @gregfehr598 Жыл бұрын

    “Slam coffee during the day and get stoned on top of my medications just to sleep” those first couple lines hit home. I was literally chugging a coffee trying to find energy for the day.

  • @angelicahernandez8267
    @angelicahernandez82673 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this. Loving someone with bipolar disorder is not easy. But if they see themselves in you I think they can trust that there is light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been praying for an answer 💝 a lot of people quit and abandon them. It’s important that they have people show compassion and unconditional love. So hard when you really get nothing out of it or you have no ties. But they need me (you). I ask that God gives me the strength to be a good friend as God has commanded us to. Faith really helps him I hope it helps some of you too! God bless!

  • @AutomaticDuck300
    @AutomaticDuck3005 жыл бұрын

    I don't just like drugs and alcohol, I love them. This is why I'm clean and sober now. Or trying to be.

  • @rid1cul0us

    @rid1cul0us

    3 жыл бұрын

    Keep on keepin on! Nobody is perfect...2 steps forward, 1 step back is still progress!!

  • @AutomaticDuck300

    @AutomaticDuck300

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rid1cul0us I'm not clean and sober any more. I love the dopamine too much. But I'm not doing it much these days, especially with Covid.

  • @solidasconcrete

    @solidasconcrete

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AutomaticDuck300 thinking of writing a book to help me with depression and addiction. First thought , I should get a gram to concentrate 🤔

  • @AutomaticDuck300

    @AutomaticDuck300

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@solidasconcrete I'm the same with stimulants. Clean now though.

  • @Nancy-pc6sf

    @Nancy-pc6sf

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too i consume tobacco

  • @JohnS-sl8sk
    @JohnS-sl8sk5 жыл бұрын

    “It’s not like I set out on a mission to fuck up my life” No truer words were ever spoken. I just wish people would understand that. Thanks for this channel.

  • @Godisfirst21
    @Godisfirst2128 күн бұрын

    I'm so addicted to weed. I spent a ridiculous amount of money on it. I'm quitting....again.

  • @leaf6623
    @leaf66232 ай бұрын

    as a teen who was recently just put in the ward and diagnosed bipolar after a manic episode plus psychosis from days w/o sleep trying to get work done using caffeine and weed to self medicate bc i was only on adhd meds at the time thank you for making this definitely the most informational and helpful video i have found on my recently found mental illnesses

  • @PolarWarriors

    @PolarWarriors

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad you found Rob's channel! 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! Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

  • @sicilyny5375
    @sicilyny53756 жыл бұрын

    Thank you soooo much for describing my adult son Perfectly. Oh, how he is suffering but afraid to admit there's a disorder going on. I sent this to his grandmother who suffers his antics daily. Thank you for describing this so wonderfully easy to get.

  • @PolarWarriors

    @PolarWarriors

    6 жыл бұрын

    de marullo i’m so glad the video helped! I know it can be so painful and frustrating for our loved ones to watch us go through these self-destructive cycles and behavior. I will have a video coming out soon talks about what to do if people are in denial or not willing to get help. I hope my videos help and that you will continue to stop back by and learn more with me :-)

  • @tulpamedia
    @tulpamedia2 ай бұрын

    Oh God this was a huge part of my bipolar story. I was severely addicted to heroin and meth when I was untreated/undiagnosed bipolar 1. Meth ripped me out of depression and heroin calmed me down when I was manic. I lost so much weight that you could see my ribs, I was experiencing severe withdrawals when I couldn't get heroin, I was smoking meth everyday, and worst of all, meth threw me into severe manic psychosis. I was only addicted for 10.5 months and it completely destroyed my life and my psyche. I'm proud to say that I have 5 months sober now. The bipolar symptoms have calmed down a lot now since I'm on the right meds and I'm completely sober! I feel so much better and stable every day, it's remarkable. I send all of my love to those who are still suffering. Keep doing your best

  • @brose344
    @brose3446 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos, your honesty and wisdom.

  • @Ninachild100
    @Ninachild1004 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for all this work! It's helping me a lot! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @vanidaknutson4616
    @vanidaknutson46165 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you're getting the information out to the public. Thank you

  • @jonathangolden9299
    @jonathangolden92993 жыл бұрын

    I abused opiates! I finally got relief from taking vraylar. I enjoy your videos. The vraylar has taken most of the depression and fatigue away.

  • @xXxDisplayNamexXx
    @xXxDisplayNamexXx6 жыл бұрын

    You don't understand (or maybe you do actually) how helpful you have been to me. You need to be a counselor, hands down.

  • @PolarWarriors

    @PolarWarriors

    6 жыл бұрын

    Wow - thanks so much Nick! I guess I consider myself more of a Coach. I might go back to school and take some psychology classes when I get more time. This is the most rewarding thing I've ever done. Maybe think about starting a channel to document your journey. We need more people talking about this. Hope you are doing well this week Nick =) -Rob

  • @iceberg1560
    @iceberg15606 жыл бұрын

    You just said everything I went through

  • @PolarWarriors

    @PolarWarriors

    6 жыл бұрын

    Aliyah Roane I know it feels really good when you finally hear someone else share the same experience. I felt so alone until I heard that I wasn’t the only one who lives like this. I really hope my videos are helping and a very warm welcome to my channel. Stop back by anytime :-)

  • @iceberg1560

    @iceberg1560

    6 жыл бұрын

    Polar Warriors you are a sweetheart and you showed me I should tell my doctor's the truth and why my medication wasn't working this month makes one year since I stopped taking pain medications for pleasure but I still smoke weed and I'm going to tell my doctor the truth you help me a lot just to know somebody knows how it feels

  • @PolarWarriors

    @PolarWarriors

    6 жыл бұрын

    Aliyah Roane i’m so glad! I had a huge struggle with pain medications, and I still utilize cannabis as an emergency medication when I am getting close to psychosis. I think it is so wonderful that you are feeling comfortable talking to your doctor about all of that. I’m so glad! You are definitely on a good path. Please keep me posted on how everything goes. I care a lot about everyone on my channel :-)

  • @hollycline2427

    @hollycline2427

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same back and forth So miserable. It is a vicious circle One day at a time warriors. Robert's honesty is saving lives for sure.

  • @iceberg1560

    @iceberg1560

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@PolarWarriors I'm doing a lot better at handling things without drugs that was my way to get through life but that ain't me now I'm working and that helps a lot some days are better then others thanks for your concerns cause my family don't believe in a lot of stuff so they look at me like a weak link but I'm getting stronger more and more every day 💪 thanks GOD!!

  • @selfreflect8171
    @selfreflect81714 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all your hard work! I find your content very helpful.

  • @___sssebastiannn___
    @___sssebastiannn___6 жыл бұрын

    What you're doing is monumental. Thank you.

  • @tashaaragon3921
    @tashaaragon39216 жыл бұрын

    Keep doing the videos, you are helping a lot and are Appreciated

  • @ReneeFunes
    @ReneeFunes4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your journey!

  • @stephenmacisaac5820
    @stephenmacisaac58203 ай бұрын

    My mind goes a million miles an hour so I drink. My brain needs to heal from the drugs...thank you. I really appreciate this.

  • @edwardbak4459
    @edwardbak44596 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your openness and candor in this video. You are helping more than you may know.

  • @adamsoto8895
    @adamsoto889511 ай бұрын

    Finally. At 58 getting some understanding.

  • @zlatkovuckovic6443
    @zlatkovuckovic64435 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate your efforts.As a fellow bipolar sufferer your videos have helped me understand and thus manage my symptoms a lot better than I had before.

  • @carolannechebarria6629
    @carolannechebarria66296 жыл бұрын

    I so appreciate your honesty and openness And sharing your difficult journey and giving us the tools to understand and help the ones in our lives that struggle with bipolar.. I can't begin to thank you for what your channel has done for me and my partner.. I have shared with friends and family.. Please continue to educate and share.. It has even helped me to know and to not think upon myself as the person who was not doing enough.. I have begun to feel better about myself and understand my partner struggle.. Again thank you so much 😇

  • @leximccabe4249
    @leximccabe42496 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are helping me more than I could ever express. Thank you, it has helped pull me out of the drowning isolation engulfing me

  • @Dan7751
    @Dan77513 жыл бұрын

    You are such a natural communicator Rob! Fantastic.

  • @jackivacha
    @jackivacha5 жыл бұрын

    You are awesome! This video resonates so loudly with me.

  • @nicholasousby4042
    @nicholasousby40423 жыл бұрын

    OH MY GOD!! You have just pretty much summed up my life! Thank you so so so much for sharing! I feel like I can understand myself so much better now and I can go and get some help. I can't tell you how much this means to me, I'll be an avid follower and sharer. Thank you Rob!

  • @kk-yf4ew
    @kk-yf4ew2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being brave enough to talk about this

  • @lisa-ie9nu
    @lisa-ie9nu3 жыл бұрын

    This is my 2nd video ive watched of yours in less than a hour at 25 i was diagnosed as bipolar in the almost 25 years since i have never been able to articulate how to even begin to make people understand or even imagine what I was going thru and under a hour you have summed it up perfectly thankyou

  • @spexae
    @spexae7 ай бұрын

    3:43 bro I felt this in my Soul.

  • @robsonstroud1871
    @robsonstroud18714 жыл бұрын

    Bless you man :) Thanks for explaining it to me in a way I can finally get a grip of

  • @kara-ryanfitzgerald1708
    @kara-ryanfitzgerald17085 жыл бұрын

    Your honesty is so helpful. 🌸🌹💖❤️

  • @askaribr1
    @askaribr15 жыл бұрын

    thank you brother. i am from saudi diagnose with Bipolar 1 and whatever you are saying is just me. in here very little knows about bipolar cus its a shame to go to a psychiatric and i have hard time dealing with that. you are my family who talks about my problems and yet im 40 and never married nor have any life. depression is killing me and i am always alone at my apartment. i only wish find a better with medication of aripirazole and fluoxtine. i cant find better life than living my dreams of being a hero or the saver to the world yet i know its not real. i lost most of my friends because of my aggressive words and attitude. everyone is running from me ....me driving is the worst that could happen to guys driving next to me i took other medicines and it was terrible those i have now hope make a change in my life. thank you for making the video. i wait for any video you guys post. take care,

  • @PolarWarriors

    @PolarWarriors

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awww. I'm very moved by your story. I'm sorry your in a rough spot. I hope there is a doctor or therapist you can reach out too. Please don't suffer in silence. Take gentle care friend. 🙏🙏 - Rob For additional content consider joining us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

  • @askaribr1

    @askaribr1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Polar Warriors thank you so much. I am doing my best and i am not afraid to go to doctors anymore. I am much much better and i feel good

  • @tonymedina6493

    @tonymedina6493

    Жыл бұрын

    Medications working?

  • @palazzo1113
    @palazzo11133 жыл бұрын

    Man. I'm glad I found this video. I only now found out that I have bipolar disorder, and likely have had it since I was 16 (I'm 40 now). Alcohol was my go to cure all because it helped me feel better fast. It was quick, cheap, and easy. So I've been dealing with that AND a recent bipolar and general anxiety diagnosis. This "perfect storm" almost cost me my marriage. Researching, getting help, going through treatment, etc has helped both my wife and I identify the monster, so to speak, and knowing it makes it easier to defeat.

  • @PolarWarriors

    @PolarWarriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing that with us! 🙏

  • @jeylful
    @jeylful5 жыл бұрын

    You speak very well - THanks for your videos!

  • @James-fs4rn
    @James-fs4rn5 жыл бұрын

    You are so good at speaking and conveying your experiences. I'm sure you're helping masses. I truly hope it is helping you as well. Much love and respect my friend.

  • @GalenSchultzSA
    @GalenSchultzSA Жыл бұрын

    I've re-watched this one so many times. I can even say that this is the best KZread channel I have ever discovered. (When I'm not in a different state playing games or trying to enjoy comedy)! Thank you once again xxxx

  • @GhettoCowboy
    @GhettoCowboy6 жыл бұрын

    You explain everything very truthful and percise. I suffer from bipolar with manic episodes and depression. On a shot now but feeling the depression side of things right now thank you for your advice I'm seeking more help threw my support group and just striving to get better to get back to enjoying what I love doing.

  • @PolarWarriors

    @PolarWarriors

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ghetto Cowboy i’m so glad you enjoyed the videos and you are most welcome. Stop back by my channel anytime :-)

  • @Serasen3
    @Serasen33 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. Please don’t stop making these kinds of educational videos. It’s hard to think of what to say when your family or partner doesn’t understand your illness. It helps to have these to reference and link. Because we’re all just struggling to survive. I appreciate these so much and feel much less frustrated and alone after watching them.

  • @darkchild5
    @darkchild52 жыл бұрын

    Your vids are still helping people all over the world , thank you 🙏 It’s taken me a long time to come to terms with my diagnosis.

  • @caseybernier1669
    @caseybernier16695 жыл бұрын

    Robert, I'm so happy that you have these videos. I've been fortunate with the doctors that have. Of course it only took 20 years to get the right doctors that were able to diagnose me correctly. Your videos definitely help in many ways and I appreciate it. I've been sharing with family and friends to try and help them understand.

  • @leisaengeling3283
    @leisaengeling328311 ай бұрын

    You have me so much more about bi polar than I learned in any therapy session. Thank you again!!!

  • @kellyflores8177
    @kellyflores81772 жыл бұрын

    GOD BLESS YOU FOR ALL YOUR TIME ON MAKING THESE VIDEOS! They mean a lot!

  • @tashaaragon3921
    @tashaaragon39216 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos, helps me understand myself more and more every time I watch, also has opened my eyes to others around me and how I can talk and help them. Thank You!!!

  • @estiswart2076
    @estiswart20764 жыл бұрын

    I relate so much to your video. You articulate so well. Thank you.

  • @thebeattribe
    @thebeattribe5 жыл бұрын

    Hi there, I wanted to say thank you for what you do. Although not diagnosed bipolar, I am diagnosed with major depressive disorder and over the years, due to some substance abuse problems in trying to self-medicate, have experienced many of the same issues. Your videos are helpful and comforting in the fact that I am not alone in these issues. Thanks again and keep doing what you're doing bud!

  • @katielaurenmoss7538
    @katielaurenmoss75385 жыл бұрын

    you are spot on with no answers

  • @marcomaroclo95
    @marcomaroclo954 жыл бұрын

    Thank you again for your support helping me and others to work on themselves to have a better life... that’s a really good job!

  • @globaltraveller7.771
    @globaltraveller7.7715 жыл бұрын

    I think you are one of the most courageous individuals I ever seen on you tube. Be blessed . . .

  • @Tilliedelaney
    @Tilliedelaney5 жыл бұрын

    I have just been diagnosed with “unspecified bipolar” as of right now and I’ve been feel this way for years. But I think it’s so important. I just found your videos and this has already made me feel so much better. I’ve been feeling so lost since. It’s nice to feel like I’m not in this alone because no one understands. Thank you so much!

  • @nikosPL
    @nikosPL3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome in so many ways. Huge thanks for these videos, they are extremely helpful.

  • @k1773ns
    @k1773ns3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your informational videos! My boyfriend went thru a manic episode this past month and he does have an alcohol and cannabis problem. Ive been educating myself on this and your videos are the BEST because you give really good perspectives as someone who's BEEN there and knows exactly what it's like. It helps me feel that I can understand him a bit better. I always just thought well he's using alcohol and weed to cope with some other traumas but now I see it's even more related to his mental health.

  • @marketinginternational2738
    @marketinginternational2738 Жыл бұрын

    Bravo.......you are better than most doktors. Thanks for your input. Im a mom and has a son with addiction. I now can relate why he started drugs as early as grade 6. He is now 27 yrs old and in his 7th rehab. Only now they discovered his mental disorder. We all pray that this break through can now gide us to help him better. You are a star. God bless.

  • @ashatan4554

    @ashatan4554

    10 ай бұрын

    I hope your son is doing well.

  • @kara-ryanfitzgerald1708
    @kara-ryanfitzgerald17085 жыл бұрын

    I am so grateful for your channel. This channel and the information you give has helped me more than you’ll ever know. Your channel on this subject is the best. 🌸🌹💖❤️

  • @keinaweiler232
    @keinaweiler232 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video. It’s been hard to find proper information about bipolar disorder. This one helped me a lot.

  • @maryhamm6970
    @maryhamm6970 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making these videos. It helps me to understand my friend who’s suffering bipolar.

  • @babyblue61549
    @babyblue615493 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Dead on. And I’ve never heard this explained so well. This aspect of bipolar.

  • @uterotourettes15
    @uterotourettes155 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, you may have saved my relationship with my mother. Going to show her this asap..

  • @csanchez3961
    @csanchez39613 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your testimony 💖

  • @jimmyhazard7837
    @jimmyhazard78375 жыл бұрын

    I have to comment because I have seen a couple of your videos and seen a bunch of titles that lure you into a channel about Bi-Polar, but this video hits home. I've been diagnosed for some years now and just like many had to figure it out the hard way when it comes to any substances. I thought alcohol was awesome very young because I saw other family and friends who were masking their problems. So I thought it would help with my fears and what I didn't know at the time was episodes of manic or depression, but it took a long time and many people thought that if my drug of choice wasn't no longer a issue that I should be able to drink without incident and so did I at first. I watched as my mood would change soo fast that I couldn't control any feelings at all except that I have a right to feel angry or sad and that everyone should know it. This video about craving the mania it spot on, I love my manic feelings of energy or not feeling like crap and everyone likes me better this way so why shouldn't I chase this instead of the other. That's my addictive behavior coming through and unless I catch myself I could go on for days without sleep or food and then I have to be taken in. Thank you for this one and I have let my doc and my close ones know that this channel is genuine.

  • @lenasegura7894
    @lenasegura78943 жыл бұрын

    I feel fortunate to have stumbled on to this channel. This disorder is a nightmare to deal with, all of us sufferers have the grave misfortune to have this in common but it's nice to not feel in this alone with noone who understands along with the pain of feeling like a constant outcast

  • @georgiapeach1327
    @georgiapeach13274 жыл бұрын

    🙏 thank you for explaining this! Having lived with 3 undiagnosed bi polars.

  • @andrewconcepcion2660
    @andrewconcepcion26605 жыл бұрын

    This SO Meee, thank you for sharing 🙏🙏🙏

  • @milenastr4385
    @milenastr43855 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such an informative content. Now I have better understanding of what my loved one was going through🙏🏻

  • @kara-ryanfitzgerald1708
    @kara-ryanfitzgerald17085 жыл бұрын

    You have given me answers no health professional can give me. I have searched and searched and asked and asked and only until I found your channel do I finally have a grip on this. I can’t thank you enough.🌸💖🌹❤️🌷💞🌺🌞

  • @Scspencer25
    @Scspencer256 жыл бұрын

    Everything is this video was top notch! Thank you again! I had a hard time admitting to my battle with alcoholism as a way of self medicating. Even when I was on meds and in therapy. I never truly admitted to it. It took a long time. I have now been sober for two years. It isn't easy and sometimes feels very isolating. But I know it's best for me and my health.

  • @NightMystique13
    @NightMystique135 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for these videos. They are very informative.

  • @gleesa364
    @gleesa3645 жыл бұрын

    I've gotten more info on several hours watching your videos than all yrs of therapy !!

  • @timepassages2484
    @timepassages24842 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your truth with others, helping them to find their power again over their lives. Slapping a bandage on something is not a cure, going deep into your family history, generational abuse stored in your DNA. Digging deep, doing the work, healing yourself with self love. Thank you for helping so many by sharing your experiences. Keep going.. 🙏💕❤

  • @timturingia9484
    @timturingia94843 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video. It has help to understand what is going on with a loved one.

  • @valerietheuns5535
    @valerietheuns55354 жыл бұрын

    I love your channel. Thank you for putting in all this effort!! It really does help a lot

  • @PolarWarriors

    @PolarWarriors

    4 жыл бұрын

    Valerie Theuns thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment! 🤗🤗

  • @christopheraucoin5956
    @christopheraucoin59562 жыл бұрын

    I have to say you hit the nail on the head. I didn’t realize that I was doing these things but now that I have seen this it makes sense. I showed this to my wife and she understands now. I just need to get my dr and everything else in place so I can move forward. Thank you, you don’t know how much this helped me.