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I would like to know what's it's like not to have bipolar.

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

EpicHyatoGaming - Well said!!!!!!!! Meeee tooooo!!

@shanley89

5 жыл бұрын

EpicHyatoGaming it’s pretty good tbh

@pelvis_assley

5 жыл бұрын

@Angela saggy face how can you suddenly get biploar at 34? I thought it always starts at teen age

@robynhoodliving8862

5 жыл бұрын

Omg, me too! I’ve Been diagnosed since 12 yrs old I’m 38 and can’t remember my personality or life with out having bi-polar. Must be nice!

@ghostface9821

5 жыл бұрын

@@pelvis_assley do research on it. Usually starts in early twenties, gets more intense as years go by. Most of the time it starts simner down in middle 30's to 40. No I'm stating my own opinion I've done research on the topic for years I finished my therapist sentences half the time sometimes I feel I'm smarter than them have the DSM-5 memorize. I have bipolar 1 ultra rapid cycling will psychotic and schizophrenic features it's a living hell I lost my family my children most importantly myself it's a hell I I wish upon no one and like she said how I wish I could go back to my old self held down a job for 13 years but a house car family children. It's like a worst nightmare but it's reality. And yet it's so unfair how we're treated looked upon judged because we express our thoughts and feelings more than others what should we should! I struggled with depression next episodes contemplating suicide suicide attempts and some things I can't speak of it's a horrible horrible thing for anyone who has it it's something we cannot control and something you never feel you can never understand sorry for rambling just had to get that out for most of us who have bipolar don't have anyone to talk to for the people we do talk to just brush it off one ear and out the other when all we need is just someone to listen just sitting down with someone and letting them rent and rave well you just listen and actually listen is all it takes to save a Life at times thank you polar warriors for making these videos trying to get people to understand

I seriously hate being bipolar. Watching people like you help make it more tolerable. I appreciate you so much. Thank you.

@Lpmeff

Жыл бұрын

Try thinking about setting alarm in your head , I use 3 alerts for my life and make sure you get sleep when you can, also just remember your special and your work hard you can always make it,

@panthera50

9 ай бұрын

I hate it too. It drives me insane sometimes.🤮

@jeremyhennessee6604

2 ай бұрын

I completely understand/empathize Ms. Symone. (As a sufferer myself.) There's no easy solutions either because of how person-specific that it is. No one particular way helps every sufferer. For me (personally) I've found some success in managing symptoms with Mindfulness Techniques, tai chi and Art/Poetry. (Reading/writing/drawing/painting.) But then at times the art thing works against me because if I'm particularly manic at the time I become hyper-fixated and obsessed with the piece I'm on and even experience Paraedolia /apophenia episodes where I think the Universe is speaking to me or sending messages to me via my art work. (I'm also diagnosed with O.C.D./thoughts mostly but some ritualistic behavioral manifestations as well.) Over the years I've tried everything from binaural beats, to yoga, to meds of various label. As long as you are SAFE while doing so and it's not noticeably exacerbating symptoms in any way, I think it's good to try a variety of things. Management, like life, is a Journey. And there's always setbacks/disappointments, moments of despair where shit seems useless/pointless. (It's not however.) The hardest part for me personally is telling myself (and BELIEVING) "you have value, you're not insane, this isn't your fault, you CAN mend." Seems simple enough but it never is with bi-polarity of ANY type. I hope your well today ma'am .

"Whats wrong with you" "Why are you like this" jesus all the memories of that. Paranoia always has been there. As I get older it doesn't change. It only intensifies.

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Dylan G Absolutely. I have heard just about everything you can imagine from people who simply can’t “wrap their brains around mental illness” or even begin to understand what we go through. It is definitely a progressive illness that can get worse over time, so just the fact that you are aware of what you are dealing with at a young age puts you way ahead of the game Dylan! I have found the best way to stop people from saying things like that is to help educate them on what bipolar disorder really is. Some people just aren’t very open, but if you get the opportunity to teach someone about it and change the way they see it, it could help someone else in the future just like us! Hope you had a great weekend man!

@susanbrewington2920

6 жыл бұрын

Polar Warriors those people that can’t app there heads around it are those that Need the most help a little patience and a hell of a lot of support in six more nths and that person was nice for a awhile did everything for you gave you support when you needed it all the while you have a whole damn list of women you talk to you don’t try to understand anything your fucking mean have no compassion and blately said you was cheating and you have been this whole time I would be broke to all the shit your doing on top of getting a home you stopped including that person in your life over or almost two years how should s bypolar person act when intentionally hurt them and make them crazy on purpose you ate linked into my phone tv speakers audio microphone to much don’t you act innocent cause you are not I wished I would have died on that table I really do nunbelueveable I inconsiderate no compassion and can’t bring me a key

@freddyr439

5 жыл бұрын

You’re being weird”

@DEBSCULLY01

5 жыл бұрын

It does get worse with age, I know and even had a doctor tell me that once. I know I am worse. I used to sleep 10 hours a night, now I have to be medicated to even get enough to function each day and some days I do next to nothing like today.

@rebeccajohnson5658

4 жыл бұрын

My somewhat boyfriend Robert keeps saying that,what's wrong with me? I didn't know that was connected to bipolar disorder

I thought I was the only one that started out on top and by mid afternoon I'm done in bed and crying. It's so hard.

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

A GIRL AND A DOG I can really relate. Rapid cycling is not fun. All of bipolar disorder is not fun. You are definitely not alone here, and a very warm welcome to my channel. Stop back by anytime to learn more with me :-)

@nancyvanhoeck706

6 жыл бұрын

you really say everything that I feel and I have been following you for a wile now and really you have been the first one that makes bipolar disorder understandeble to me. I wish I had seen you much sooner my life and other people in my family and friends would have understood much earlier. My sister committed suicide 15 years ago and it was so misunderstood by other people that I never had the feeling that someone else would. you really saved my life and I can't thank you enough please keep up the good work ❤

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Nancy Van Hoeck wow! Thank you so much for the wonderful comment. It is people like you that motivate me to keep doing what I’m doing. It feels really good to help others not suffer so much. I spent so much time searching for answers and it was unbelievable how fragmented the information was... I have rationalized that it’s probably because there aren’t very many Bipolar people who have the consistency to do something like these videos. I struggle every week with my symptoms, and it’s definitely hard but helping people not go through what I have keeps me pushing forward! I’m so sorry to hear that you lost your sister like that. I’m sure that has left some scars. You can make a huge difference in other people’s lives by sharing your story and helping educate people like I am. We are all polar Warriors!😊

@nancyvanhoeck706

6 жыл бұрын

Polar Warriors your welkom and yes I couldn't do what you do. But I share with Friends and family I gues I am to shy, most people wouldn't understand it's unbeleaveble how big the stigma is stil about mental ilnes here in Belgium. I follow you on Facebook and little by little I share how it feels like. Thank you ❤

@Nene7641

5 жыл бұрын

Are you sure this is not borderline

What hurt a lot was when my parents said things similar to “Can’t you just pull up your bootstraps and get over this”, even though I’d been through treatment. Before I was diagnosed, it was even harder for this overachiever to accept I no longer had control myself and was becoming a “loser”.

@lindamastropietro4429

Жыл бұрын

You’re NOT a loser.!

@lindamastropietro4429

Жыл бұрын

When someone trivializes my disease it hurts so much that you don’t even want to talk about it to anyone else again, and I shrink back into myself again

@lisahall1989

Жыл бұрын

No one really knows unless they've lived through it or have compassion with those that are going through it. 🌻

@lindamastropietro4429

Жыл бұрын

Your problems sound similar to me although my father didn’t react that way. I actually didn’t tell him much about it because I didn’t wanna upset them. I was an overachiever in college I had a 5.0 average and I was going on to be a psychologist PhD in the hospital, but I lost it all because of my mental illness. Now I’m confined to the house mostly.

@lynnmonkres6451

Жыл бұрын

@@lindamastropietro4429 so sorry to hear about your situation. Is there no way you can continue as some sort of counselor? I’ve heard of other mental health people who have bipolar disorder continue their career in the field. I don’t claim to know your situation. I got 3 degrees after I was diagnosed, including a Doctorate in Music. I am not bragging- just saying it can be done to continue with your life.

Me, age 29, recent,y diagnosed with bipolar: This isn’t... normal??? Mentally healthy people... don’t... experience this...? Man, this is just my normal day to day life since I can remember. I can’t fathom what not being mentally ill must be like.

@ihuxo

2 жыл бұрын

SAME!!!!! omg!!!

My ex-daughter in law is Bi-polar, all I knew of her was the better part of her moods that’s when she and my son came to visit us. She was very pleasant and kind. Too bad I did not understand or know anything about this health problem, I just pretended ? that it did not exist (did not want to make her feel like she was different) and in fact did not know one think about it, all I knew was the meaning of the name Bi-polar ...extremes of emotional moods. I remember once I called them on the phone to say hi! And she was having a bad day she was sad and could not stop crying, I talked to her kindly and recommended her to make herself a little camomile tea. It breaks my heart that nor my son nor us as a family understood what was happening to her. Now I just miss her very much bc she and my son are not longer together.😢🌷💕

@robynhoodliving8862

5 жыл бұрын

Ya Trees chamomile was a nice suggestion. I’m sure she remembers and appreciate that.

@arielgallimore4607

5 жыл бұрын

You sound like a great mother in law. My ex mother in law was not so understanding. Her and my ex husband are both in the mental health field and didnt catch on to me being bipolar or even having depression. They both said i was lazy and crazy. I'm sure their good counselors...

@borges1016

4 жыл бұрын

💓💓

@marina.chayka

3 жыл бұрын

That's so sweet, you were kinder to her than my father is to me. And camomile tea does help.

@AB-bl1fb

3 жыл бұрын

Marina Romanelli Thank you!...I still miss her...

Emergency personal needs training on how to deal with bio polar illness

I can only speak to what it’s like to have had a (now deceased) partner who suffered from bipolar and to how this made my chronic severe unipolar depression far far worse. Having said that, I accepted their illness for what it was and remained supportive and loyal despite them exhibiting the very opposite during manic episodes. I look forward to the day when truly effective treatments are available for all mood disorders, because psychiatrists and their insufficient pharmaceuticals are still not yet up to the task (despite their exorbitant fees).

@rh5524

Жыл бұрын

I lost my husband to this illness this illness not knowing what it actually was what it actually was because he died 10 years ago and now my younger my younger daughter is presenting is likely the same symptoms with the same symptoms and she is diagnosed with bipolar but her treatment is not really good I worry that I'm gonna lose her to today's illness Because the medication and the psychiatrist and the psychiatrist I chose not sufficient also use the fish and also today with the privacy policy obviously did until family how to handle the situation I find myself lost and I don't and I don't wanna hurt her but I always say something wrong say something wrong sometimes just saying anything sometimes just saying anything seems like I said something wrong And nobody is really explaining how the pound can actually help our department can actually help and that is so frustrating they're so frustrating instead I always but I always end up making her more upset more upset they should should tell apparent what the approach should be but serious but seriously I think they're not telling us because I don't think they know Ida Teach us to travel an error and it's usually an error :(

@cookiescream6627

7 ай бұрын

🫂🫂🫂 hugs for us all 😢 omg there are no words .yet are brains keep them alive beyond the words.

People literally used to ask me if I was taking drugs like meth, because constantly talking 'at' people for a few days then withdrawing for weeks or more isn't normal, at least not to me. It took other people recognise that something is wrong. It's just like what you describe in the video, really good analogy.

@TheGhjgjgjgjgjg

4 жыл бұрын

It actually gets embarassing and pretty easy to be insecure about.It's bad when you know you are being loud and obnoxious but you JUST.CAN'T.STOP.

@katpurfect2592

2 жыл бұрын

I get that, ppl asking if I'm on drugs. Also get called mad.i don't care, as long as I'm not called that really normal woman. Lol

@julz9390

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video!! I just hate when I realize I've been talking rapid fire nonstop for however long and then it just gets worse. It's awful when I'm on a first date. I recently had a date with a guy who was actually on drugs and all I could think about is that's how people saw me.

@defnotmunch

6 ай бұрын

@@TheGhjgjgjgjgjgi say sorry and keep going 😂😂😂😂 it’s like i am on a high

@Truest_Music

4 ай бұрын

Thankfully my friends did what they had to to get me out of the state I was in. Without them I would probably be in a worse state. We isolate ourselves and it ends up to a point where we push everyone away..but the only way to get over it is to push yourself forward

Oh my gosh hearing how you describe this literally breaks my heart! I can’t imagine living like that. My heart goes out to everyone who lives with this horrible disorder!! Thank you for explaining this to us so we can better understand what bipolar sufferers go through!

@melissagarcialynn5465

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not horrible, like cancer or diabetes. I have it, it’s within my mind so I can control it . Don’t feel bad or sorry for bipolar people or minds. I don’t have friends but my family is small and I am able to take one one day at a time. You should read about adult separation anxiety disorder…

@lindamastropietro3469

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the interest Kelly.

@lindamastropietro3469

2 жыл бұрын

@@melissagarcialynn5465 You are lucky that you can control it Melissa because a lot of people can’t and I’m one of them. I suffer day and night. The medicines I take to not work the doctor changes them and they make me worse

@cellogirl11rw55

2 жыл бұрын

@@kush1000ful Lots of people with Bipolar Disorder have great success with hypnotherapy for emotion regulation. It's based largely on the idea that the mind is always in control, as well as the power of suggestion.

@cellogirl11rw55

2 жыл бұрын

@@lindamastropietro3469 Look up gene site testing. It's a genetic test for medication reactions. It has helped a lot of people find the right medication.

I was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder 2 last year. It was scary but it also was great putting a name to how I feel. I looked back and saw how inconsistent things like success and failure were in my life. I always thought I was lazy or undisciplined. Now with meds and therapy I've been having more normalcy in my life. Meds and therapy aren't a cure but they can be a great assistance. Now I surround myself with positive people and practice mindfulness and exercise as well. I've noticed exercise helps even when I feel like getting out of bed feels like climbing a mountain. Anyway thanks for the resource. It's nice knowing we aren't alone.

@lindamastropietro4429

Жыл бұрын

Im happy that you are doing better. If it wasn’t for my dog, I wouldn’t go out at all. She keeps me company and if I’m in bed, she lays by my side she won’t leave me and that helps me so much.

@kimberleymarkova3641

Жыл бұрын

​@@lindamastropietro4429 ditto 🌼🌸

@ligimathew7372

8 ай бұрын

I wonder how you can excercise when you can't even get out of your bed. Your condition seems different than that of mine.

@ligimathew7372

8 ай бұрын

And I am the laziest bipolar.

I cried from this.. thank you. It feels like no one understands me and I’ve been fighting this for so long. Thank you

Wow this was so validating. I feel like my depression is like past the point that most people understand. I feel really alone and this just made me feel so validated. Thank you

@PolarWarriors

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad Carley!!! 🙏

@lindamastropietro4429

Жыл бұрын

You ‘re not alone. I understand how you feel and we are all in this together.

THIS. THIS THIS THIS!!! THANK YOU for making this video. I suffer from rapid cycling bipolar 1, and I don't use the term "suffer" lightly. I stay completely isolated aside from work, and work is a special kind of hell because only a couple coworkers know I'm bipolar, but they are clueless as to what that actually entails. I'm definitely sharing this on all of my social media platforms. Thank you again SO SO much.

@lindamastropietro4429

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry you have to suffer. I had to leave work.

I met a girl that I started to really like. Some of her behaviour was confusing to me at first, and she had mentioned feelings of depression. Eventually she told me about being bi polar and since then I have been watching your videos in an attempt to better understand the situation. I care about her a lot and accept her as she is, I know it’s difficult for her everyday. I wish I could help, but I can’t really so trying to understand and learn is the best I can do. Thank you for the information, you explain things very well.

@PolarWarriors

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ps!!! Rob is available on patreon. You can message him, text or even have a call with him there. He also started doing cameo like shout out videos free for patreons! He also has shorter, more personal videos and posts on there. 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

@peterbalac1915

Жыл бұрын

PSBore I'm here for the same reason as you, I'm kind of grateful to read comments like yours. Me and my girlfriend have recently broken up because I just couldn't cope with her behaviour. I think ten days was an all time record without a major episode on her part, its like being a bomb disposal expert only it doesn't matter what wire you cut its still going off. The more I read up on polar warriors the more guilty I feel for letting her down. She blames the menopause but since watching this I'm convinced she has bipolar, shes either in denial or she knows and is frightened to tell me, I just wish she would fess up it wouldn't change the way I feel about her I still love her and want to help her.

@littlewoodchopper2659

11 ай бұрын

I'd run. But I'm a bipolar and thank God there are men out there like you

@ilovecheese111

11 ай бұрын

Been jn a relationship 7 years and I’m bipolar I know I make it difficult on my partner because of my anger and depression. Just be patient

@inka3435

10 ай бұрын

@PSBore You just gave me some hope... thank you 🙏

That is a crazy accurate metaphor for the emotional storm that comes up. I am bipolar 2, and its awful how difficult it is to deal with the flood of emotion than can come about from absolutely nothing but a thought. Trying to tell people this is impossible, they don't understand that they may snap out of it quickly, but mine stays around for days and weeks. It's easier to isolate from them and just deal with it on my own than to hear their reasons why I'm so upset or manically depressed.

@margiepudifin3609

2 жыл бұрын

Can people hold down a job with bi polar depression ?

@fleshhammer656

2 жыл бұрын

@@margiepudifin3609 my diagnosis changed to bipolar 1. And yes we can. I have had a job consistently for nearly 20 years. Just have to find what works for you.

@Catlily5

2 жыл бұрын

@@margiepudifin3609 Many bipolar people can hold down a job. Some can't.

@lindamastropietro4429

Жыл бұрын

I have intrusive thoughts that take me into the abyss again. I too isolate because I hate when people say go for a walk. People I know think they can put everything I feel in a little box and close it they put me down for the way I feel and say I’m just going with instead of trying to get rid of it and that pisses me off even worse.

@lindamastropietro4429

Жыл бұрын

@@margiepudifin3609 I can’t. I was so anxious and work one day that I stood up and left without even telling anybody I couldn’t take another minute of it, and I went straight to the emergency room with acute anxiety disorder.. once, when I was working, I got so anxious. I got pains in my chest and neck and I vomited all over.

Thank you for describing it so I can understand it better. My son Matthew had Bipolar 1 and I remember being angry with him for his decisions before his diagnosis and I was always so worried and confused for him. He struggled for two years after being on and off meds. He took his life two years ago and left a letter for us. I pray everyone here stays strong. It is the worst thing to see your child go through this and after the regret and guilt is unbearable. God bless everyone.

@roelinamackintosh5376

4 жыл бұрын

Angela Talarico Don’t feel guilty, it is difficult to understand bipolar. My niece is bipolar and even now that I understand it better, I still don’t know what to do to help. As mother you are totally emotionally involved and it is hurtful

@mybrotherkeeper1484

3 жыл бұрын

🙏

My emotions take control. I have no control over them and they are so strong, sometimes too strong (almost like I can't breathe), the only way to dampen them is medication

I was in denial about my bpd for a long time. I felt ashamed, like something wrong with me. The only thing that's helped me to accept myself and manage my mental health is listening to other people's experience with bpd. Thank you so so much for sharing this video. For taking the time to really talk about your experience and be so real

@PolarWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! Peer support is so important! I am going to suggest getting involved with the mental health community in your town or city. Support groups or help lines. It's amazing to be around others who just get us. Take care.🙏 - Rob For additional content consider joining us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

@rahnphillips5320

4 жыл бұрын

You can do this i understand polar warrior is the greatest

@shakimbush8827

Жыл бұрын

BPD is usually the acronym used for borderline personality disorder, not bipolar, two different things.

@lindamastropietro4429

Жыл бұрын

You’re not alone, we are all here for you

It feels like, everyday, I'm nervous my mood is going to swing. Or I have a few amazing days and I hope so much to keep it going. And then boom, out of nowhere, I dip down. And when I dip, its like everything goes out the window - my dreams, visions, desires, plans - its like they don't matter. I start to feel socially tapped and anxious, which leads me to cancel on plans. I want so badly to learn how to stabalize my mood, so I can actually build the life I dream of. I can't give up and I won't give up, but its just like, damn is it a bumpy road. Thanks for our video. I'm finally starting to accept that I may have this, and now am looking to connect with others who can relate.

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Lauren Rains i’m so glad you found my channel and give yourself some serious credit for realizing something isn’t right, and actually doing something about it. That’s huge. I hope my channel continues to help and check out the link at the top of my videos if you would like to become a patron. It will give you many more videos that aren’t on KZread, and a direct line of communication to me anytime :-)

@ianpreston7705

3 жыл бұрын

since I was teenager people think I'm funny happy not the case gambling drinking solvent abuse relationships failed this illness night terror

@ianpreston7705

3 жыл бұрын

always manic inside I'm not hide it well back on the medication finally getting support years I haven't been in hospital 2 suicides sitting here now book opening crazy

@ianpreston7705

3 жыл бұрын

@@PolarWarriors your helping a lot just wish there had been help lot earlier I feel the system has failed but on depekote 100mg day I came off the medication no support life damage and destruction drinking gambling I thought I was better that wasent the case now I'm getting support finally

Cyclothymia feels exactly like this. I always just thought I was highly sensitive but this makes so much more sense. When I was crashing recently I was getting paranoid about my work colleagues and thinking they were laughing at me, I was crying literally constantly but had no idea why, I couldn’t take any new information in at work, I kept making mistakes and I was a mess. 😢

@sleepypisceslove1586

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry you experience this. I do as well. I hear u and I feel your pain, literally. Thank u for sharing this.

@lornak504

Жыл бұрын

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I feel like I have to question or suppress every emotion I feel just to get through the day and it's exhausting. I've made an appointment to see a psychologist and having watched your incredibly informative videos I would not be surprised to find myself diagnosed with bipolar II or cyclothymia.

@PolarWarriors

4 жыл бұрын

sm1else you are very welcome here! Stop by the channel anytime and I’m so glad the videos are helpful :-)

Ripped out your heart and punched you in the stomach... I have finally found the words to explain what I am feeling right now in the midsts of my traditional depression downswing lost my other traditional yearly manic upswing - thanks to you, my follow polar Warrior. So happy I cake across your channel, I’m at the end of my rope and watching all your vids has been extremely comforting and therapeutic for me ❤️ catch you soon my friend x

Rob you are AMAZING!!! I'm an ex-girlfriend of a bipolar sufferer. I was with him for 5 years and would look things up on bipolar periodically but NOTHING has compared to your videos!! You are explaining things that I've been trying to understand about him for years! He was diagnosed with "1" same as you. Thank you so much for helping us "survivors". I don't mean that in a mean way just a real way. It was really hard to ride that roller coaster with him and we do still love each other. I don't know if we'll ever get back together again but at least now I'll be tons more educated! Thank you so much for taking the effort to make these videos! I know it must be hard on you at times but you are making a world of difference in my life. I've already texted "Faces of Bipolar part 8" to him bc that's where he is right now. Hopefully he'll listen to it. He said he would. So we'll see. Here's to hoping he takes the initiative to get better. I hate seeing him suffer. Take care.

Thank you so much for this. I'm newly diagnosed bipolar and it's a daily struggle. I never know how I'm going to feel from one moment to the next and a lot of times I wanna switch off my brain to get some peace. It's comforting to know I'm not the only one and that there's people like you to help others and myself better understand what we go through.

@lynnmonkres6451

3 жыл бұрын

I know. It feels awful not to be able to trust your emotions and thoughts. It makes you feel so cautious you’re almost paralyzed. As much as I like change, I try to keep things simpler and almost static so I can handle the bad times better. This causes problems also from burnout and loss of interest.

Thank you!! I've had family members say to me I choose to have bi polar it's all in my head which is exactly where it is and oh you need your meds you must be off your meds and snap out of it which are all very hurtful I thank God all my children are very understanding they have lived thru it with me and can understand some family members have said I'm crazy and that is very hurtful but they still won't take the time to read up on my bi polar I feel they don't care

@sabrinabrooks3459

4 жыл бұрын

My mum has bipolar and I read up on it and. stuff all the. time so I know how too deal with her and hw she. feels. She doesn't. know I do this and I'd be embarrassed telling her. So, I wouldn't be shocked if your children actually. do read up on bipolar and just don't tell you.

@TheGhjgjgjgjgjg

4 жыл бұрын

@@sabrinabrooks3459 I'm still floored at the fact that people remain completely ignorant towards mental illness,the worlds biggest problem.You wouldn't hold someones heart disease against them would you?

@sharonscraftsworld8614

3 жыл бұрын

Its really so sad. I think no one can help in this. May the person who is suffering should himself find out the underlying cause. Memory which is disturbing him. And i feel it may be due to some severe shocking incidences one after another where the victim would have been helpless. And may have gone through situations that would have forced him to hide his emotions towards the incidence. And to react in a pleasant way. May be this kind of underlying memories would be the cause. Some shocking incidences are so severe that we even cant cry. May be that deep memory is the cause of mood fluctuations in later life. So its better not think anything so seriously. Life itself is a blessing.

Rob, your videos make me feel so validated. Thank you!

What a great description. I always refer to my brain and moods as being like a computer that has gone haywire. It’s great to hear you describe something so similar. Many thanks Rob 😊

Great video! To everyone struggling as I do every single day, keep fighting. Keep fighting even when you feel you can't go on anymore. Keep fighting bc your stronger than you know. May God bless you all with love, peace and brighter days.

One of the best channels on KZread without a doubt. Thank you

Your videos have made a difference in my life and my family. Thank you.

and the way you state how HARD it is, just living, every day. thank you - I'm so sorry that you know this! An whole heartedly in favour of getting all out in the open :-)

Thank you Rob for educating. Your channel has been greatly needed for a very long time. You are a warrior and a champion!!! I appreciate your encouragement to those of us always seeking more answers. Keep it up!!!

Thank you for communicating in a simplicity of imagery language that just makes sense.

Thank you for putting what we go through so straightforward so non sufferers are a little more closer to understanding how debilitating the illness is xx

This is so perfect. It's so hard to put into words what we go through. Thank you Rob.

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Ryan Choi Awesome Ryan. So glad the video was helpful. It really is hard to put it into words, so I hope this analogy helps other people understand our struggles a little better :-)

I just found your channel today and am so happy I did! Your explanations are amazing and so very true! Thank you!

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Paula Kay i’m so glad and thank you for the kind words! A very warm welcome to my channel and I hope you will continue to stop back by :-)

This has to be my favorite video so far. They are all so good, but to be able to help others see what it's like to walk in our shoes is powerful and important. A million "thank you's" for this. - Jodi

I was near tears watching this... It’s so accurate, the rapid cycling, the extremes, the amplified emotions...

Well said! This is the BEST video I have seen on understanding bipolar. I decided to stop taking ALL of my bipolar and depression medication because it only made everything worse. I continue therapy and I do use medical marijuana that is specifically geared towards depression. I don’t use this often because I can’t afford it, but now that I’m off the 5 medications I feel more clear headed. How I handle my bipolar is to live as stress free as possible. I use self control and a lot of prayer. I exercise, eat healthier and that seems to be working for me at this time. As you say everyone’s bipolar symptoms are different. If my symptoms were more severe I would be handling my bipolar differently. I also pay attention to stressors that might bring on the severe depression. The main thing I would like to happen in my life is for the people I love dearly is to believe that my not being able to work every day is not my choice. I just wanted to be normal. In fact I don’t say that any more. I’m even telling more people that I have bipolar. In other words I am who I am, a kind hearted person who gives and expects respect. I’ve already heard things like “Can’t you be depressed at night so you can work during the day”? Or what my father says “Why can’t you just suck it up? You’ve never had a strong work ethic”? I believe I’ve had bipolar about 45 years now. I’ve suffered enough.

@borges1016

4 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

@jenniferburke9399

4 жыл бұрын

I hope to be brave enough and strong enough to makes these same changes in my life. I feel I've suffered enough as well.

@zp6097

3 жыл бұрын

Why can’t you be depressed at night so you can work during the day?! 😂 Holy Shit, that is some remark there! Sorry you don’t have a good support bubble, but it sounds like you are trudging along like the rest of us so good on you!

I have bipolar rapid cycle and I reached a breaking point not long ago. I came across one of your videos and it helped a lot. You are very educated and I love watching you. You help me better understand what I am going through and I really appreciate it. So thank you.

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Crystal Valachi i’m so glad I could help. You are very welcome here and I really appreciate the kind words very much :-)

5 Months ago i got diagnosed…. Just becouse my personal trainer made a comment that maybe i shall check bipolar disorder couse the feeling of guilt in her opinion was too large to be coused just by alkohol absue. 5 years earlier i got diagnosed with depression, the doctor spend 30min on research and called me an addict. The process of finding a proper help took me two weeks and hundred suicidal thoughts along…. I wanted to express my appreciation towards your channel. Psychologist i work now with is just asking everyday „so what have you done good that week” which drives me insane. You are the first person on my way that really explained me the details and brought tools to manage the states. After a year off i am still not able to be back to work, extremely afraid about what can i do in there under the stress circumstances. I am first time slowly getting out to repair the social contact, couse i killed them all… but people like you give me hope that the normal life is possible, and that after some more time will pass i can participate in society again. And bring some good instead of destroy everything on the way. Thank you for your work!

These are really good analogies to explain how we feel. People do not understand that we cannot control these things. Thank you for putting this out.

EXCELLENT VIDEO. I love the analogies you used Polar Warriors. You truly have a knack for communicating difficult feelings. This channel is a wonderful gift to the bipolar community.

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

James Bond What a wonderful comment James! Thanks for joining the conversation and I'm so glad the analogies help. Let me know if you ever have any questions or suggestions. :-)

My 13 year old son was recently diagnosed. I am grateful we have a name and options for him to get the help he needs. I am now learning about Bipolar from videos like yours and can't thank you enough for taking the time to educate parents like me. I just shared this with my husband because it truly does take the entire family to be on the same page. THANK YOUUUU!

@PolarWarriors

2 жыл бұрын

A very warm welcome to Polar Warriors! If you need to reach out to me, I'm here to help. There's a link below where you can message me directly and confidentially. It's also where you can join our private community and access content of a more personal nature. Consider checking it out.=) PATREON: www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors Take extra good care of yourself this week. -Rob

Thank you so much for these videos. They are tremendously helpful. My partner has Bipolar II and I was not familiar with this disorder. You have helped me be able to open a dialogue with my partner and establish a deeper connection with him. Thank you...

Well explained. People do not realize how intense our emotions are. Thank you.

this is super accurate. I feel more than anyone that i know. It makes me a great writer but its hard to manage.

I’ve watched a bunch of your videos, trying to find the right one to send my parents. This is it! Thank you. I cried the whole time, because you understand. Even I can't truly comprehend the depth of feeling I experience, unless it's happening.

@rustymarrs4832

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto. Im a grown man and it still is difficult. I wanted so badly to get my wife to understand before it was tolate. I literally cried when i found this channel trying to get her to watch. To see maybe im not ok at times. To understand to sheer wight of the emotions then added pressure from her. Naturally she quit on me and even my patents wouldnt try. I sincerely hope yours watched and understood. I think it gives us a boost knowing that someone we know gets it.

Hi,Rob. Bipolar Warrior Type 2 Here. Having a miserable time with crushing depression for months! Thank you for your empathy, understanding and videos. You uplifted me today. I wish you wellness

This is SO HELPFUL. Thank you for the metaphor.

So I tried turning a new leaf and think that everythings fine and happy but then at the end of the day it just wrecks you again and the thought of lying to yourself is much worse.

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Koko Moon I completely can relate to that. I think it is normal and healthy to get your hopes up if you see the prospect of life getting a little bit better. When I used to get manic, I would think “I’m better now, I’m cured, life is awesome!” It definitely lead to some disappointment when things changed for the worse again. It was really difficult sometimes to not think “this always happens to me, I have horrible luck, and my life sucks.” It actually took many years to get to a place where I enjoy the good mania, but I know just like the depression that it will eventually pass. I have never had perfect stability with everything I have tried… I just get longer and longer times where I remain stable. The crash will always come, but how hard the crash is can definitely be changed... and, how I look at crashing has changed a lot also. Turned out to be too hard on yourself my friend. I think it is fantastic that you have times where you feel like you are turning a new leaf and feeling better. Just keep learning about the disorder, your limitations, what works and what doesn’t, and you will experience lengthier Times of stability! I hope that helps a little bit and welcome to my channel. Thanks for jumping in the conversation and sharing a little bit :-)

@kokomoon2598

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I will try and learn more about what I can do to kind of relieve this 😊 also thanks for making these kinds of videos. It helps a lot of people

@j.morrow7902

6 жыл бұрын

I hear you and totally relate.

Best thing I've done in a very long time is subscribe to your channel. Day 4 of my diagnoses and on meds. I'm just starting to know about what I've dealt with over 15yrs.

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Alex Navarro that makes me so happy Alex! I’m so glad that you found my channel and I hope the videos continue to enrich your life. Take good care of yourself and you are on a wonderful path my friend! It’s a journey and that’s why we are all here to help each other.

This video gave the best explanation of Bipolar disorder that I have heard and the information was explained so well. Thank you for the continuous education, these videos are life changing!

This is so very accurate i have shared to my facebook for my friends and family to get a good understanding of me and one of my illnesses. Thank you sooo much you have been able to break it down for people who dont understand

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Kharlie Milham You are so very welcome!

Thank you- your videos have helped my situation so much. The answers for me being a suicide survivor and living with my spouses symptoms for 24 years gave me the “why” answer. He left me a journal and documented in length his feelings and he didn’t know why he was so up and down. But I loved him and accepted him- I knew there was something but not sure what was going on. The extremes you mention are very real. My adult daughter battles this and your videos we discuss and the info helps me relate with her so much more. Very thankful- so very helpful your information. I battle PTSD and depression.- so you’ve personally have helped me and relieved some of my survivors guilt. My husband was diagnosed late in life and the symptoms were interacting with OCD- it was terrible watching him suffer. We all suffered in the end- still are. At least I understand so much more- thank you for your straight forward information. I almost am angry when I think of the others that judged him-his choice of death did not define him, they did not know. I was in the dark about this too. Great videos- take care.

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Jean Khn Thank you for such an amazing wonderful comment. Your words mean a lot to me! I lost my dad when I was 18. He was only 50. My whole family wishes that they had more information about the illness. I really hope what I’m doing can help bridge some of that gap :-)

I would love the Spanish translation, for my family to see and understand.... Thank u for this videos!

I love your videos so much, you do an amazing job of expressing so many important concepts. I love the analogy of first love to describe mania and then the depth of depression, it’s so hard explaining our crazy to others and make them understand. I usually say the emotions are so strong that they’re physically painful..

You represent us well 😁. I "ride" the mania as much as possible.

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Diane Kennedy me too lol... I have learned to just drive a little slower when I am “riding the mania bus” so I don’t get off when the bus is still moving and crash! A very warm welcome to the channel :-)

@emmathompson6470

6 жыл бұрын

I do too but its unreliable, you never know how long the up is going to be before ....

@winterkrash

5 жыл бұрын

I understand this. When in “manic” mode, I try to get a lot of things done because I know when it gets really low, I won’t be able to do anything anymore.

Subscribed because you said subscribe. You are one of those real fighters. Btw, May I request yiu To make video on how to get along with bipolar family members (various kinds of relations) thank you. You are one of those real guys.

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Brave Heart Thank you so much for supporting what I am doing by subscribing. It really does increase the chances that other people might see my videos, and I want to help as many people as I can. Thank you for being a part of that! Your suggestion is a fantastic one and I will definitely make more videos that talk about Bipolar in regards to how it affects our relationships and people around us. I’m trying to finish up a series that I’m working on, but I will be also producing other videos in between that cover various topics. I hope you will continue to stop by and I wish you a very peaceful start to the new year :-)

@Braveheartwriter

6 жыл бұрын

Polar Warriors ! I cherish this reply Man! Happy New year to you and those who are near and dear!🍾

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Brave Heart Thank you so much and a wonderful new year to you as well my friend :-)

Perfectly worded. I'm really struggling on a daily bro but I'm trying my best to keep moving forward

My admiration for you in creating and spreading much needed awareness. Can you do a video on How can you tell an immediate close member that lives in the same house hold that they are Bipolar. She has been diagnosed (months ago)with Bipolar. I think she has #1. I definitely want to help her in accepting this challenging condition so she can live a happy healthy and manage her condition. Thanks for what you do!

Another great video 👍👍👍 I just wish I could turn back the clock armed with this information, maybe then I wouldn't have lost my soul mate 💔. I have told her about Polar Worriers and I hope one day she educates herself and by some twisted hand of fate reads this comment and gets in touch.

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Robert Faulkner Thank you so much for the great comment... I have lost many relationships in my life before I started figuring out what was going on with me. I can really relate and I'm sorry you lost someone that you really care about. I hope the situation improves as time goes on between the two of you my friend.

@jamescadzow9545

4 жыл бұрын

@@PolarWarriors great video. I've read several articles about people going through a spiritual awakening who have mental disorders such as bipolar and it literally healed them completely. I'd love to hear your perspective on this?

@lynnmonkres6451

3 жыл бұрын

I lost a fiancé. We were already having problems, but she quoted someone who said mental illness never goes away completely, and it sounded like “so why should I hook up with this loser!” Luckily I have a wife who has stayed with me for 47 years. I’ve put her through hell, but she has stuck it out. She is unipolar, so it can be bad when we are both presenting symptoms. Because of my struggle , I think I’m more understanding of her problems.

Yesterday was the worst day of my life Most of days I'm OK Some days I can't cope so I shut down and my body and sleep all day

So perfect work,thank you for your amazing support and efforts. You makes everything clear and perceptible 🌼thank you.

spot on! thank you so much for helping me to understand my diagnosis! your amazing!!!

I'm surprised I didn't think of this analogy with having a background in IT lol oh btw, I am also rapid cycling but one thing I learned recently is when you rapid cycle within a day or two it's more likely a mixed episode. Ultra rapid cycling is very rare and sometimes we confuse our "emotions" changing instead of our "moods" does that make sense? Just something to ponder about :) thanks for another great video my friend

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Emilia Lecter Hi there! I think the analogy was perfect and most people don't know that I sit in front of a computer all day, so I guess it makes sense to people like you that know me or are into IT also LOL. I really like what you said about cycling. I deal with both ultra rapid cycling, and mixed states… It can definitely be hard to sort out what is going on when it all just feels "blah!" Thank you so much for commenting as usual my dear friend. I hope you're having a great start to your week😊😊 -Rob

im bioolar 2 , i live with it every day . its so tiring and ive been to all the states of it . im one of the rare ones who cannot take antidepressants or antipsychotic meds . they take me out of depression to beyond a manic to a rage and crazyness and i had to get off it and take days to stabilize . ive tried them all , i am never more than hypomanic or on a low .

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Glenn Zlotowski I am extremely sensitive to medications also. It took me almost a decade to find a very small dose of a few medications that help. Medication is only a part of the equation. There is still so much that you can do through lifestyle changes, healthy living, self-awareness, and support to try and ease the symptoms. They never completely go away, but we can always make them a little less which is definitely something... I really hope some of my videos are helpful and maybe someday there will be a newer medication that might provide you with some relief. It’s definitely a journey.

Thank you for explaining so articulately. I have had friends who were in relationships with people affected by bipolar and eventually ended the relationships, telling me that they couldn't hack the episodes. My late mother could have been bipolar, now that I think of it. She was erratic, one day so happy, the next, she'd tell me she saw her coffin procession and she would cry and cry and nothing could bring her out of it. All of us would leave her alone until she 'recovered' but it was like walking around eggshells. One time, she checked herself into a psychiatric ward because she insisted to the Doctor that she was not well. My poor Mum. Today is International Bipolar Awareness Day and I shall do my best to spread the word around, at least in my part of the woods. Sending you much love and light in the hope that it will ease your predicament, even if it was in the smallest measure. Peace!

You're describing it very well, also the physical tiredness

Wow this is what I have been going through my whole life. I keep thinking about suicide like every day but I trying to be strong.

You have explained bipolar disorder better than anyone else! Because of you I understand now!! God bless you❤

Even though I do not know anyone here in the comments, I feel love, accepted and understood. Hearing your stories makes me feel like I am not alone.

It's so nice to hear someone tell me stories that I can relate to.

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Chris Hall right on! Thank you so much for all the positive comments. Lots more videos to come, so stop back by again soon :-)

She was smart, expressive, positive and planning a future together, after only 4 months, she became over sensitive, “paranoid and negative in every way”, inexpressive, irritation, sarcasm... total darkness. What happened later ? I was able to handle patiently her feelings, but she silently disappeared, i didn’t have a chance to adapt to her other side.

@dotcassilles1488

2 жыл бұрын

She may have felt embarrassed or guilty for showing you the bad side of her life. Most of the people in my life treat me differently once they see the depressive episodes of my life. They want me to always be the manic, bubbly, energetic person I am when my mood is elevated. Also she may be in the stage of recovering from the depressive episode where she thinks she is protecting herself and you from the inevitable breakup once you can't cope. Not saying that you would walk away because of the experience. Some people do after realising bipolar has no quick fix cure. It means constantly monitoring of moods and anything that triggers a change in mood. It took me 5 years to be diagnosed and another 10 years to find the right combination of medicine that would help me to be stable. In that time I lost many relationships as people found out and couldn't understand what was going on.

@amarangagunathilake8424

2 жыл бұрын

@@dotcassilles1488 I was going through the same with my girl who is suffering from bipolar. She wanted to breakup but I still keep in touch with her and always affirmed I didnt take anything personal and will be there for her. I also went on to research about the illness and now having a very good understanding about it. I just wanna be there for the rest of her life. Please suggest me how I can reconnect with her and tell that I know what shes going through ? Because I feel like she will be overwhelmed if I talk about her condition. Please show me a way. Grateful 🙏🏽

@goodpesar1744

Ай бұрын

Hi since this comment is for 2 years ago,i hope you found the solution.do you have any suggestions ?because I'm going through the same ​@@amarangagunathilake8424

I feel exactly like this.

I never thought I'd comment on a KZread video but an hour ago I clicked on another random video but it was titled "Bi-polar, something" and now here I am. I'll keep this short but this guy 100% the real deal and it's like listening to someone that's memorized a script of my life and is trying to describe me to myself. Case in point, the fact that he likes to use analogies and more importantly I can tell he's either making them up as he's talking OR his favorite ones are the analogies he himself came up with. Just like I did explaining him reading a script of me to myself. Man, please keep up the good work...you just changed my life.

Thank you Robert for this great video. You explain how bipolar disorder feels so well especially using your analogy. I am going to share this video with my family & friends.

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Danda Rinda I'm so glad! I was really excited when I thought about that analogy, and hoped it would make a really good video. Please share the video with anyone you like! Spreading awareness and helping educate other people about bipolar disorder is so important to me. I'm so glad more people are finally talking about mental illness openly and understanding the whole situation better. Welcome to the channel and thank you for taking the time to comment. That means a lot to me :-)

Sharing this to my fb page

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Jameelah Nasha Yay!!! Thank you for helping me help others by sharing the video! That really means a lot to me. Welcome to the channel Jameelah 😊😊😊

@joyaustin6088

6 жыл бұрын

Not a problem ....if I May help 1 person thats god and my glory so I know I ll save or make life easier for one person. :)

I feel bad for my husband. There is just so much he can take from me. I know my ex is happy he is away from me. When he left he said he is so glad to be done with this sh*t. BUT I had no idea and we as a team had no idea what I had or how to keep it at bay (if one can really do that). I just want to get better for my husband and I am trying.

Thank you so much for creating this channel and consistently putting out amazing clear concise helpful content for both those suffering from bipolar and those of us who love & support them

@PolarWarriors

Жыл бұрын

Hey there ! Rob is available on patreon. You can message him, text or even have a call with him there. For a very limited time he is offering free support phone calls for all patrons right now in which he can lend an ear, give advice or answer questions. 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

You are such a good teacher to explain a hard disorder. I have fibromyalgia which also has no cure. Thus I know how sensitive I have to be to listen to my body and run it on a day to day basis. All of us are a little different in a way with our own test of life. Thus tons of education, understanding and empathy run a long way. Thank you for making it happen.

Cant stick to jobs when I’m low cant stop my self from taking on numerous new projects and getting new jobs when I’m feeling great yea depressive states are horrible but my elevated states are the most anxiety ridden mess of confusion I dread them so much to be cognizant of the disease and to know the decisions you are making now the happiness the energy the brilliance all of that is a just a dupe sucks and on top of that regardless of my history regardless of the pattern I find my self always beyond optimistic convincing myself well this time things are different it’s not the illness I’m actually on roll I’m doing great it’s genuine this time it will last it’s so much energy and bounce with anxiety thrown in the frenzy and when I fail and lose everything I created the fucking lows kill me and it gets worse and worse the more I cycle through the more bridges I burn I was up to point where I was so fed up I though I wasn’t made to be alive I though I was just one of those people that could not possibly live a full life it’s not my design it was slowly killing me

@grammyd8361

2 жыл бұрын

Yes beloved, I go through it all too. But please understand, this is a "disease" affecting the hypothimus gland in our brains. No cure, just medication will help you. Sucks for sure but it is better than not having anything.

Also thinking about making youtube videos in my native language since I am from Ukraine, the purpose is just to find warriors... man... endogeneous depression as a part of bipolar is the worst EVER thing that the human being can undergo, no physical pain can be compared with the pain of low mood level ... lots of things to say ... man, you are the Warrior ... analogies is the only thing you can use to explain to mugles(I hope spealing is correct) what you are going through... only the intellegent people have the art of understanding and I am sure you will find lots of them through this channel ... keep going!

As usual,,, your work is amazing!!! Thank you for all of your work and love.!

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Kelly Hendrickson Thank you so much Kelly! I really appreciate my viewers who comment or join the conversation regularly like you do. I hope you're having a great start to your week so far. Lots more videos to come! It is definitely a lot of work, but the reward of helping other people is totally worth it for me. Talk to you soon :-)

Great explanation!!! Thank you for connecting it in a way that is understandable for those with it and without it. Been managing for 20+ years and sometimes I need the reminder of the basics.

@PolarWarriors

10 ай бұрын

I’m so glad the video resonated with you! You are most welcome. I hope you will continue to stop by the channel! - Rob

I have bipolar 2. Sometimes, I feel normal and can function like most other people. This is usually in the spring and summer. In the fall and winter - seasons that I adore - Seasonal Affective Disorder adds to the mix as regular as clockwork. Then, my depressive episodes worsen greatly. I become fearful, struggle to get out of bed. And when I do, I lack the energy to shower or dress or even eat. It's as if I'm operating in a plastic cylinder, out of touch of the rest of my support network. I'll have short spurts of normalcy when I can make plans and follow through on small projects (really small). Even in those moments, I feel restless and shaky inside. I don't trust myself with me, much less other people who are important in my life. I isolate and don't even risk attending church because I feel like everyone can see how I'm struggling and I dislike being vulnerable. What's keeping me alive? My accountability to my family and friends. Period. This is a very difficult way to live, and I'm determined to learn more about SAD, get meds to address it, and discuss this with my psychiatrist and therapist. I've taken steps to help myself and assembled the journals and notebooks I completed in psychiatric hospitalizations and notes I've written to myself. I'll put those into a binder over the next few days so that I have my own "Owner's Manual", detailing what works for me when I become dangerously depressed. (I have Julie Fast's two books in this, too - "Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder" and "Get It Done When You're Depressed". That first title is sort of my "bipolar Bible".)

@jonwebb6644

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for mentioning the dangers of alcoholism and drug addiction with bipolar disorder. This combination has led me to multiple suicide attempts. The last one has left me crippled for life.

maybe for an hour on a good day, my brain shuts off

You explain bipolar so well. I have rapid cycling bipolar with psychotic features. I have medication that helps but that's it, it only helps doesn't take it away. Thank you for your videos they're really comforting to know im not alone in this.

thank you. I am sharing this with friends and family

My brother in law who was diagnosed with bi polar disorder last year unfortunately shot and killed himself last week. I never thought it would happen to him. Just looking for some answers. Thank you!

@mitaalbino5312

6 жыл бұрын

Derrick Rocha sorry for your lost. May you and your family, find the peace and comfort you need, in your time of need.

Can it feel like your mind is going none stop then u feel like walking none stop..I've gone thru that it's horrible..

My son is bipolar and I go through hell and back with him ,I tried to understand him ,impossible,I feel for him,get mad, then go back to feel sorry. Thank you for explaining.😢

@janiecarter565

7 ай бұрын

I too have a son that is bipolar. It's exhausting to go through this with him. He refuses to take meds... I don't know what to do 😢

Thank you, Rob! I'm so grateful for this channel & the insight it provides! My mother & brother were both diagnosed with bipolar disorder over 30 years ago. She tends to be quite manic & he struggles more with depression. I also have a friend who's currently navigating a potential bipolar diagnosis. It's hard to see him so unhappy & to know that he suffers intense emotional anguish. I've also been on the receiving end of some of this harsh behavior. Not taking it personally can be challenging! He's told me more than once not to take his behavior personally; his video reinforces that point. I shared this channel with my friend in hopes it would be helpful for him. Thank you for your brave & vulnerable sharing about your personal journey! Keep up the great work! :)

@MrJelani1986

2 жыл бұрын

Got you in prayer. Keep going

Does this make you so lazy that you don’t feel like doing nothing? But yet I can sit up for days with out any sleep after two to three days (sometimes longer) Not eating doing nothing!!!!!. And then I crush down so hard I’ll sleep all day, and sometime longer.

@T_doodle_77

5 жыл бұрын

Oh my God... I never have any energy. NONE NADA ZIP. It's horrible. On the outside I just look like a lazy person. Which is sad because I'm not.

@kristiandena5690

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Sherri, I just happened to be watching a video and happened to see your little comment and I want you to know that I feel very much the way you do. You can't explain it unless you've got it right?

@bethlancaster4721

5 жыл бұрын

@@T_doodle_77 lazy is when you just can't be bothered to do anything even if you're not ill. Feeling unmotivated because of illness is different. Illnesses are draining course we're not going to feel like doing things when feeling like shit. I'm so sick of ignorant nasty people calling me lazy. I should've said learn about stuff then get back to me idiots.

Please tell me you all are hearing that other voice too.

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

thatsjustnuts i’m not sure I understand… Can you elaborate a little bit? Thank you for the comment :-)

@jessicaholt4824

6 жыл бұрын

Yeeees!!!! I thought I was going crazy! I've been scrolling through all these comments to see if anyone else heard it. I don't know if it's an echo or background noise🤷🏻‍♀️ but I can definitely hear it!

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Jessica Holt Jessica Holt LOL… I think it might be the way the audio was synced up in editing. I use an external recorder sometimes, and will sync it up for the best audio. It’s quite the process, but I think I know what you’re talking about. Almost sounds like a little bit of an echo or delay. Probably only audible with good headphones. That’s too funny… Thanks for letting me know! If it’s any consolation, we’re all a “little” crazy... me, more than most 😆😆... stop back by my channel anytime :-)

@jessicaholt4824

6 жыл бұрын

Polar Warriors ooh I've been back a bunch of times!! I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE your channel!! ❤️🔥❤️ I was diagnosed 2 1/2yrs ago with Type 1 Ultra Rapid Cycling, same as you, and it's definitely been a rough journey so far trying to understand all of this and trying to get my loved ones to understand sometimes feels like a losing battle because they just don't grasp the fact that it's an ILLNESS and not something I can just "snap out of" or "get over". So to actually hear someone explain it so clearly and hit the nail right on the head is extremely comforting!! I've been sharing your videos with my husband and ALLL my family and close friends. You can explain it so much more knowledgeabley( is that even a word🤷🏻‍♀️🤣) than I ever could and I am seriously so grateful that I found your channel. Please do not ever stop what you're doing because it is really helping people, like me. 😃Thank you!!!!

@PolarWarriors

6 жыл бұрын

Jessica Holt Wow!! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment like that. Your kind words mean the world to me. It is people like you that keep me motivated to continue making videos like this. I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon and I’m really glad you found my channel 😊😊😊

I've just discovered ur channel because a family member of mine is bipolar. Your really helping me understand it better. Thank you very much!

@PolarWarriors

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you're finding the channel to be so helpful! :) Welcome to the community here!! -Rachel (Polar Warriors team member)

Dear Rob, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this video and all your videos. It is so hard to explain what it is like and it hurts so much to sense when people don"t get it at all or even stigmatize me/us. Also i have been to psychiatric clinics many times and for sure i've crossed paths with people who had bp too but most people don't talk about their diagnosis so i never knew a person who had my diagnosis as well up until i found your channel and it was so heartwarming to not feel like i'm alone with it anymore and to even get advice from someone who knows how it is and didn't just reed about it in books... Thank you so much for all you do for us polar warriors 🙏❤ A warm greeting from switzerland (which probably explains some misspelling) :)

@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. 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