I think the worst part about being bipolar 1 is the cognitive impairment. The level of impairment is different for every single bipolar, but we all experience it after having episodes of mania or depression. What I’ve been told is that it gets better with time. The longer you go without an episode, the better your brain becomes. I’ve been stable for 7 months from a period of 3 years of mania/psychosis. Hoping in the next 5-6 months I will start to feel myself again after all that damage.

@hasanmurtaza8339

Жыл бұрын

Can you please explain what you mean by 3 years of mania/psychosis. Did you stay in a manic state for all of that period?

@Projectliyah_592

Жыл бұрын

@@hasanmurtaza8339 You usually don’t stay in the mania the entire time however there are cases when you would. It’s usually a gap in between the mania & psychosis

I have bipolar disorder and had it since my teens. It’s so hard. This interviewer is so kind and I like how he guided the questions so they didn’t seem overbearing for him to answer. He did well with keeping the same speed with him. I did a podcast interview about my human trafficking testimony and interviews are hard. I was a nervous wreck. Thank you for bringing awareness. We have to speak up because it’s very hard for people to understand mental health.

@ryanwinston5066

2 жыл бұрын

instaBlaster...

@FoxinTaiwan

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kimmie. Where can I see your interview? Wish you're doing well.

@leepaul530

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, well done angel

@ronbenjamin4351

2 жыл бұрын

Well said

@funkyfun6308

Жыл бұрын

Kimmie Ann. I think I have it too, its awful 😢

Very good interview, but what they don’t talk about is the elephant in the room: the fact that a huge majority of people can’t afford medical care and prescriptions. I went for most of my life, unable to get help for that reason. I’ve worked with homeless people in cities, and it broke my heart because I know that so many of those people suffer from mental illness, and I’ve never been able to afford help for it. I’m sure the same as true for much of the prison population. Yes, help is available, but only if you have money.

Having an outlet is one of my #1 ways to survive/endure this disorder along with the right medication. I see it’s very common for those of us having been diagnosed with bipolar disorder to at first be in denial about it. Also to want to be secretive about having it. For me the part about being secretive isn’t because I feel ashamed . It is because I need to process what I have just learned about myself. I need to first be around those who understand and will not judge. I need to get on track with the right medication. I need to do research and learn as much about what’s going on with me as I can. There is also the part where certain people in your life with use this and any other weakness in your life against you, compounding things. All in all for me just recently having come out of denial into full acceptance of having the diagnosis of bipolar disorder and also having begun treatment…I am feeling myself to be in a good place. Those of us that suffer with bipolar disorder ought to give ourselves a pat on the back for enduring it and pushing through it. I don’t know about you but I thought it was normal. I guess it was and is normal…for me.

So peaceful interview. We need to speak up. Thankyou for bringing awareness.

Damn bro I am so sorry about you going through this disease! I have type I and it vas been horrible and has destroyed my life all of 2021 with a mixed manic episode with psychotic features in January/February that resulted in hospitalization. Then in April/May I was hospitalized for catatonic depression with severe suicidal thoughts. It is now August and I am still unable to function. My employer terminated me because of this disease which may have been a blessing in disguise so I can work on my recovery. I have started receiving the maximum amount of unemployment benefits since I didn’t do anything wrong to lose my job and the amount is because I made good money as an engineer. With this income I can support myself but I had $0 for a couple months and no medical insurance. Thankfully I was able to get a very high end medical insurance plan with a premium of $800 a month but I only pay a little over $100. So I am able to access my normal clinicians. That is my experience!

@thetwerkerscrew

2 жыл бұрын

Legally an employer can’t fire you because of a mental illness that’s discrimination I’m sorry you had to go through this is. I wish you luck in your recovery. Life will be better as you process 💜

@geoffreyharris5931

2 жыл бұрын

That is unusual among engineers. Engineers tend to be pretty steady. However, you are typical as an engineer in that you manage your finances well.

This along with doctors are helping me understand how I have become so unwell over the last 5 years. Hospitalised after serve mood switches and suicides attempts, blown a lot of money on manic episodes etc. Now I'm getting well and doing the suggested things.. This can be treated

I wish I could talk to someone who understands not people who judge

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3 жыл бұрын

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@NancyXia

2 жыл бұрын

I survived my suicidal attempt 18 years ago. I am so grateful that I didn’t die even though I became paralyzed. My mental health is excellent now. I hope you will not give up on yourself, be educated about your depression/mental illness. Sharing my experience here kzread.info/dash/bejne/qp1h0dBtgNCxpag.html

They forgot sexual beyhavior. Bipolarism also affects a person's sexual lifestyle dramatically.

@briannaarmendariz324

3 жыл бұрын

how so

@workingman5739

3 жыл бұрын

@@briannaarmendariz324 It blurrs their judgement and they end up engaging in risky behaviors such as sex with complete strangers, excessive hyper sexualism,. It can be said that it is impossible for someone who is bipolar to have a successful marriage. Bipolar people have a 90% divorce rate in the US. Those are real stats, btw

@aliciasmith4421

3 жыл бұрын

I dont think it always means issues of cheating. I have issues with porn while manic but would never cheat on my husband. Hypersexuality doesnt always mean going out of your marriage.

@kathrineprice8368

3 жыл бұрын

It's not just hypersexuality. For some people, it's also hyposexuality, especially during depressive stages. How confusing for a partner... Often relationships begin during manic or hypomanic phases with hypersexuality. Happy, giggly, euphoricly "in love" and ready for anything when it comes to sex can turn into irritability, and a drastically withdrawn state. For someone undiagnosed or who doesn't share their diagnosis with a new partner... Ugh. So confusing.

@kmullins3536

3 жыл бұрын

I need more sex...anyone? Lol Just kidding

GABA supplements have helped me. Stay away from cigarettes!! Ice cold water on the back of head/neck also help during episodes. Meditation also does wonders.

Hearing this story. He`s an all-American successful Guy. Now He will do more for people than he ever thought He Could. Thank You Father God for keeping Keith safe for a greater calling. He says "the meds are like Running a gauntlet", I wish Doctors could hear Him, Keith does not say that lightly He`s a very smart Guy. We understand how to hear and talk in BiPolar .Like Woman understand how to talk about having a baby.

@scottfranson4215

2 жыл бұрын

17,574 views • 8/2021

Thank you for this … it teared me up..relating to someone with similar symptoms as me made me feel like I’m not alone …

Thank You, I have so much respect for Keith O'Neil, for being so honest and sharing of his experiences. I almost cried a few times because I also have BiPolar and it's nice to hear from someone who relates and gets it! Thank You to Dr. Jeff Borenstein for his thoughtful questions!

Thanks u soo much for speaking out.

Taking psych medications, like going to an optometrist. This medication works, this one doesn't. Constant battle. Some of my bp medication interferes with my psych medications. I wanted to die. The mixture interfered with my other meds. My mother had bi polar and very abusive. I am afraid of women. When I was in the hospital with cancer. So many of the nurses were female. That was a challenge. Burkitts nhl is treated with long bouts in the hospital with high doses of chemo. Such a bad time in my life. Three life threatening events.(almost died). Right before I was diagnosed I had a dream that my mother kissed me on my cheek. She passed away 2007. I started chemo dec 15, 2018. When my mother was sane, she was kind, smart and thoughtful. When her bipolar was raging life was very hard. Seek treatment!

I've had bipopar ii wirh hypomanic agitation since I was a child but only just got diagnosed at 47. Because I don't get euphoric and don't get delusional (enough) I was misdiagnosed wirh anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I had to try to find my own ways to manage it... Some healthy, some not, but it's reached a point where it's really interfering with my life after causing me to lose relationships and opportunities and never gain traction in life. I'm usually in bed, unable to sleep, but too overwhelmed with terror and agitation and racing thoughts to do anything, or too exhausted and depressed to get up. If I'm lucky I get a couple good hours a day... I'm still waiting for an appointment to get some kind of treatment. I definitely don't want more pills. I'm already dependent on things that don't help and have unwanted side effects

Thanks gentlemen

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@lynnervin7816

3 жыл бұрын

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Very professional interview. Thank you for the interview

Im so glad God saved you from that fall man. You are a light here on earth. I'm diagnosed with bipolar too but sometimes I don't know what the heck is wrong with me. I'm thankful for God's grace cuz I fall and get back up again a lot

@bipolarkornbread2821

8 ай бұрын

Amen. Same here, thanks for the comment.

Thank you to give me some hope!

Ok. That is useful. Given that bpd is fairly common (Perhaps around 4% of the general population has it) an effort to treat it is very much needed. Note that he is helping to bring in much needed funding for research and treatment.

Crisis Intervention Team officers are cool too.

Thanks for sharing

This video was so encouraging. Especially the end. With help, there is hope. To everyone reading this, Jesus loves you.

Ive Been bipolar my whole life but just now getting treatment at 49. Unfortunately my insurance just ran out. Just seeking treatment for me was admitting defeat. To finally seek treatment was like fitting a sliver of hope. Loosing insurance is like having that hope ripped away. Now that I've begun to educate myself I'm more terrified than what I was

I divorced my ex husband because of his emotional and mental abuse. I am so glad i did. For me and my children. I am taking care of my mental health -- Not being medicated though is hard. I am taking that step again!

I am living with bi polar. It has been a blessing and a curse. One side I’m successful in my professional life I think due to my drive from the mania. The other side I have destroyed all my personal relationships and struggle with suicidal thoughts. I would like to start a support group online. Anyone who who is interested please drop email.

@modub1435

10 ай бұрын

We’re opposite sides of the coin because I wish I could focus on my professional life

I copied Keith's story from Bp Magazine - his comments on the value of faith in our struggles with bipolar disorder are so true, if only churches would stop equating mental illness with sin/ demons, etc,

@NotoriousRichie

Жыл бұрын

Jean, if the spiritual world is true then it’s absolutely possible that demons can manifest through mental illness.

@willowmorst8861

Жыл бұрын

If a church takes that attitude you are at the wrong church.

The name of the music? It’s amazing!

I love your name "4th And Forever"... Saw Palmetto in a natural powder herb 🌿 seems to help me. I wish somebody would research it.

This was good but I have something I need to say. NOT EVERYONE with bipolar disorder abuses alcohol or drugs!!!!! I happen to have that diagnosis and I've never had those issues. So many people make too many assumptions about people like me. And we are not "these people" we are human beings and in some ways we are no different than all those of you who think you're so normal.

@JohnSmith-ys4nl

3 жыл бұрын

Vast majority of bipolar people abuse alcohol or drugs. This has been shown in research countless times. I think it's some insanely high number (like 80%). I am with you, though. I am bipolar type 1 and I've never had a drinking problem at all. Luckily I have benzos prescribed "as needed" and those help when I'm in a tough spot.

@lynnmarieanderson1744

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSmith-ys4nl Well you are lucky in that regard, because I used to take Ativan for anxiety, now no doctor will give it to me. It helped!!!!

@patrickboruett6646

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insightful interview. I live with Bipolar type 1 and can relate with Keith's experience. There is hope and we need to reach out to others. I've founded Bipolar Heroes Foundation to help raise awareness and amplify voices of lived experience.

@mljohnson7192

Жыл бұрын

I have bipolar 1 and definitely have abused alcohol & marijuana like crazy. Hard to believe there’s another way lol

@janecoderre172

3 ай бұрын

So very well said ! Keep taking care of yourself and stay strong ❤

The only support I get is from my spouse - my parents are aging and do not have the capacity to understand what mania is. Depression is easy to recognize but my manic episodes are me becoming abusive and aggressive. My parents always think that I am just aggressive but it is the mania. In addition if something were to help my parents it is not comfortable to hear "you are manic". Sometimes I am real down the earth trying to help my parents. My credibility is going down the drain hence it is impossible for me to support my parents adequately. Anyone have the same experience than I with aging parents?

@kathrineprice8368

3 жыл бұрын

My mom moved in with me last year. She has late stage metastatic breast cancer. I'm also a single mom of three teens. Both hypomanic and depressive phases are horrible in terms of my capacity to take care of others. I do it... But not nearly as well as I want to. I hear you. ❤️

@jnr811

3 жыл бұрын

Hits close to home. I have been called "aggressive" so many times.

@bzzwiebel963

3 жыл бұрын

@Phillip Sumac thank you for offering your support. My mother is in the hospital right now. My parents live in Germany and I live in Canada. I cannot help but on the one side I would not be able to. I have a very distant relationship with my father but try to explain to him how bipolar feels like. Sometimes I am a little short with my parents because I do need the strength to make it through an episode. They have to understand that scenario. Currently I can just wait and see. The anger attacks have gone away for most of the time. I am taking Valproate ,Zyprexa and Seroquel. The Valproate sedates me whereas the Li did not do that. Li was my drug it really helped me a lot but kidney problems forced me to stop taking it. It can be that I write "contra indicating "stuff because things change so much. How do you deal with obsessive thinking? Thanks for reading this. With this pandemic one is so isolated. kind regards Barbara

@mtmg3648

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your words. I am on here trying to research/figure out what how to cope with my husband who has BD. Like you, his depression is easy to see, but his rage and aggression is what scares me. He has elderly parents who's aging is a trigger. A vicious cycle- anxiety, depression, drinking, rage, blackout. Repeat. He is on meds but lost his psychiatrist due to insurance change. Now we are on a six month wait list in NYC for an intake appt. Thus the cycle continues....

I have bipolar and ocd it not easy deal with when have family members tht like make of me they don't believe in bipolar they think all in my head then my aunt keep causing me have bad depression when she likes start drama every time her and her husband also my uncle just as bad I have a lot I deal with my family members cause me having day so I try staying away from them when they come over it not easy and going out in public just as bad

When my loved one had "incurable" "bipolar with psychosis" none of the psychiatrists even considered he might have Toxoplasmosis gondii. According to the NIH, this is a protozoal infection that causes 21% of cases of schizophrenia. It's unlikely they've even studied how it can also cause bipolar or they would post some statistics on it. The protozoa of T. gondii create cysts that can grow anywhere they like in the body which, of course, includes the brain. It's easy to see how the cysts could cause the brain to malfunction. The NIH also says that the herbal extract, artemisinin, kills these protozoa. So I'd like to know why psychiatrists don't routinely give each patient a trial of artemisinin to see if they're one of the 21%. That's one in every five cases! Again, my loved one didn't have "schizophrenia," he had "bipolar with psychosis." He's fine now, 100% well and free of lousy, for-profit American psychiatry. I wish everyone knew there are proven physical causes of "incurable" mental disorders/illnesses. T. gondii isn't the only one. - Linda from "Linda Van Zandt's Mental Health Recovery Channel" and author of e-book "Goodbye, Quacks - Hello, Homeopathy!, out soon in paperback. Don't be misled by "experts" who are saying "mental illness is incurable." It's only incurable if the only treatment is suppressive, synthetic, for-profit drugs.

I don’t believe in Bipolar Disorder…. I rebuke this in the name of Jesus !

If you are on meds, can you still have episodes ?

@israabaydoun192

Жыл бұрын

Yes, but less often and less sharp

@brianh1969

Жыл бұрын

My meds have leveled the playing field fairly well. I did experience recently a deep depression. It was intense and dark. Fatigue, everything required so much effort, any joy around an activity or person was short lived. I am back at status quo now. I was surprised about that episode. I'd much rather have a surprise hypomanic episode. Really focusing on how to keep my dopamine and serotonin levels up naturally in addition to my meds.

I'd like to argue he suffers from CTE/TBI probably more so than Bipolar. He has probably taken anywhere from 500-1000 hard hits to the head in his life. Not saying he isn't Bipolar but the symptoms overlap so much i can understand why he would think he is bipolar. I wonder if the brain became bipolar after receiving so many blows to the head.

Tradução em português 👀?

"I hate being Bi-Polar, it's amazing"

@mellimonacoOFF_tele_gram

2 жыл бұрын

I WAS IN SIMILAR SITUATION BUT I'M BETTER NOW AFTER USING PSYCHEDELICS...I ORDER FROM ☝️☝️ ABOVE

Is it a gut disorder????

Bipolar is a disorder Society is normal Lol

I need someone to talk to bad

my ex gf was bi polar schizophrenia the worse times of my life even tho i supported her it just got worse she left me and my child i won’t tolerate people like that if they can’t manage themselves you can get stuffed live with it yourself.

@numerology1138

2 жыл бұрын

that's schizoaffective

@sea7468

Жыл бұрын

She can’t help it if she is sick

@nickshow6876

Жыл бұрын

@@sea7468 wow awhile ago that was she now managing herself and my girl able to see her mother and I’ve reconciled as I’ve moved on stil I make sure my girl is safe around her mother .

Boy this is slick and shiny and smarmy (not the footballer) Be aware of slick shrinks.

@jeanmjones6610

2 жыл бұрын

D Stuart, I take it you’ve experienced a psychiatrist that had this same type of mannerism. Perhaps it wasn’t the best experience with that one for you. I have also had bad experiences with a psychiatrist who acted and sounded like this one. As I listen to him though he doesn’t say anything that’s wrong or off key. He just reminds me of the one I had bad experiences with. It is true though. We should be aware that some, like any human, can be, out of lack of better words, not for us.

Can we be real - football dude did not need to o out and buy a new suit and tie, neither of which fit him. Just throw on a sweater, dude. Or be naked.

@grandioso3507

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe he likes wearing a suit? Or felt like wearing one for such occasion even if he didn't have to

@heddalee

2 жыл бұрын

@@grandioso3507 Sure. Or he just likes ill-fitting clothes and looking bad on camera. Either way.

@debrarebello430

Жыл бұрын

@@heddalee just a little judgemental, who cares what he is wearing

@DGTelevsionNetwork

Жыл бұрын

I think commenter just used aggression to hide the fact they wanted him naked 🤣😂

@heddalee

Жыл бұрын

@@DGTelevsionNetwork Ew. Cis guys are gross. Don't be vile.

This video really hit the nail on the head…my problem is I’m in that stage where I’m stubborn and don’t want to let too much officials know because it will affect my job opportunities status which also ties in with now I’m a felon job opportunity for is beyond reach so I’m really having the worst days but really trying to do right things rather than looking for the easy way out. Which really triggers me indefinitely but I’m still here🙏🏿🥲