I went through a similar experience in 2021, I went through a really bad manic episode where I basically beefed with everyone that i could, lost my apartment, lost friends, lost my freedom as they forced me to go to the hospital and it took me over a year to rebuild. And im still rebuilding slowly. I wouldn't wish this illness upon everybody. On the brightside, when I trusted the slow process my life got inherently better. I'm 3 years sober, I take my meds every night and I try to avoid stress and get enough sleep. I have hypomanic episodes here and there but I never really get all that depressed anymore. I'm so sorry for everything you been through, but it always gets better even if it doesn't seem like it. Love your videos keep it up!

@BipolarPerson

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you're still here on my channel!!! Yay! Thank you for your support. It's been really hard with the loss of Freddy but I'm hanging on!

This is the first video of yours I have seen, and for the first time I feel like I am not alone. You are so authentic and I feel like you are describing my life. Bipolar consumes me so much, that I feel like I can't do this world. I'm am having a mixed episode right now, I have spent all my saving, been severely agitated and angry, cry and then drive crazy speeds on the highway. And I feel so out of control. I thought I heard a voice last week, I was not sure. It spooked me a bit. My Dr's want to book me into cli ic but I have been refusing. Added antipsychotics, and I am also vegan and feel you there too. You had me in tears, I just wanted to hug you. Thank you for your channel, you have given me a sense of that I am not alone. Wish there was a way to chat. Big hugs to you. Thank you for sharing your soul..

@BipolarPerson

Жыл бұрын

I know it sucks to take medication but it helps so much. I just had to add an antipsychotic, I didn't want to but it's so dangerous to have an episode. And it's not permanent once I get past the death of my dog I'll go back to just lamictil.

I am sorry your suffering. I suffer too.

I have Bipolar 1 - although, I haven’t had so much trouble as you. I can relate to many things you talk about. I’m sorry your life is such a struggle. I got to thinking when you were talking about my cousin who has had a life-long struggle. It’s good to talk about these issues and hear from others. Thanks 🙏

@BipolarPerson

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm sorry about your cousin. Medication has really changed my life, it bums me out to not be normal sometimes but I am so much better than before. I'm grateful to still be alive. I hope your struggle only lessens even more, mental illness is never easy especially bipolar.

Hey I'm bipolar myself I understand the struggles. Keep your head up and I appreciate you being so honest in your videos. Keep up the great work!

Sending you so much love, ❤❤i got diagnosed last year at 19, i’ve been having thoughts of going off my medication because it’s thrown my hormones off balance and i’ve gained so much weight. It’s been really hard but i just want to remind you that you are just as much human as the next person and God loves you deeply, Jesus has been my greatest help with this illness, take Him every step along the way, He cares for you.

@BipolarPerson

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Can you try a different medication? Please don't go off your meds intil you find something else it really is life or death for us. ❤️

Thanks you so much for charging you life with bipolar 1. I have a daughter ho is been diagnosed with bipolar 1 and I want to understand everything about this illness so I can help my daughter.

@BipolarPerson

Жыл бұрын

You're a good Mom! A lot parents just say take your pills and that's it. I recommend this video to anyone with a loved one with a psychotic illness like Bipolar or Schitzophrenia. It helped my husband. He does a demonstration with the audience that really explains what is happening in our heads. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gIys29afZs7MgLA.html

Sending hugs. ❤ You’re doing everything you can.

@BipolarPerson

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your support. ❤️

Don't give up ... being healthy is the goal my wife alert says and there's no stigma with medication.. although that's usually our own bias

@BipolarPerson

Жыл бұрын

Some lady on here attacked me for taking medication...said "you take that poison" ☹️

I got out of outpatient last year after being in the mental hospital. I get it. I was in there for a month I would have stayed longer but my job needed me back at work. I still should have taken more time off though. Hope things get better for you. 🙏

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I was just diagnosed as bipolar 1 and it was very frightening due to the stigma. I’ve done lots of research and we are not alone. I’ve decided not to tell my family (we are not close anyway) because they will just “used it” against me. Im Christian (they are Catholic) and they use that against me so can you imagine the “psychological arsenal” that gives them? The stigma is deadly and 20% succeed in taking their lives. Please educate yourself and learn more about mental illness and save lives.

@BipolarPerson

Жыл бұрын

Family is so hard sometimes..

But, pharmaceutical companies are responsible for making better medications and not only think about profits.

My wife recently passed away as a result of quitting her meds cold turkey.

@BipolarPerson

11 ай бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you have support around you. Losing someone is so confusing and when it comes out of nowhere and from such an awful cause that didn't have to happen. I am so sorry. I know there is nothing I can really say... When the last one I deeply loved died abruptly I was angry and left to think.. What is the lesson here, Why???? Now I think maybe my love was needed elsewhere and I'll catch up with him one day when I am needed elsewhere. I am so sorry. Maybe if there is something or somewhete else, your wife is there because she is needed, and you'll catch up one day. Sending my love, positive vibes, hope and healing energy your way. ❤️

@wizardofahhhs759

11 ай бұрын

@@BipolarPerson Thank you for the kind words. No I don't really have support, I've just been trying to push forward the best way I know how and do the best with what I have left.

@BipolarPerson

11 ай бұрын

It's hard to go through things without support. I'm sorry. Most people don't want to join support groups but NAMI is a resource for Bipolar individuals and their loved ones. Sometimes, it feels better to get things out nami.org/Home ❤️

I take gedonn and I did develop tar dive dyskinesia but I dont have a choice. I get paranoid if I dont take it.

@BipolarPerson

Жыл бұрын

Doo you take something else to treat the tardive dyskinesia?

@nancygee3137

Жыл бұрын

@@BipolarPerson yes, it made me suicidal. I couldn't drive or walk so I decided I didn't want to live that way. Homebound. SO I tried unsuccessfully to end my life. Now I take no meds for TD. It's not severe yet so I just deal with the fact that it looks like I am chewing gum.

@BipolarPerson

Жыл бұрын

@@nancygee3137 That's really hard, I'm sorry. Did you mean "new meds for TD?"

@nancygee3137

Жыл бұрын

@@BipolarPerson the meds for TD are terrible and high sedating and cause Parkinson's. so I am not taking them anymore

@BipolarPerson

Жыл бұрын

Fcuk!!! you can't win!!! If it were me I'd be frustrated too!!! Can you request another doctor, they are so different. My current psychiatrist is so different for all the others in what she prescribes. TD is scary!!!