Surviving Full-Blown Mania Abroad | My Unforgettable Study Trip to Italy in 2001|Our Bipolar Journey

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  • @Moss-Teigh
    @Moss-Teigh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Travel is always a challenge with any health condition. I adore traveling, but have definitely learned to respect the fact that I have bipolar when I do travel. I had a psychotic mixed episode brought on by a sleepless red eye once. Thank you for sharing your experience and raising awareness of the importance of considering our mental health when we travel. ❤

    • @ourbipolar
      @ourbipolar  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Ugh the plane rides to Europe can be so tough on those of us with bipolar. ❤️
      I have traveled overseas successfully since this trip. Lots of planning was involved. I still didn’t sleep on the redeye but had proper meds. 👍🏼

  • @keithbieberly6445
    @keithbieberly6445 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "It was an experience"
    From your story, that sounds like an understatement.
    Sorry to hear about your troubles, but you got through it.

    • @ourbipolar
      @ourbipolar  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I got through it, but I should have stayed home. I’ve learned a lot about bipolar since then. 🙌🏼

  • @trixiestreatstreasuresfoxannva
    @trixiestreatstreasuresfoxannva 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for having the courage to share this difficult time

  • @SchizoKitzo
    @SchizoKitzo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks so much for sharing this part of your life. It blows my mind how different mania presents, and agony and ecstasy is a great was to describe the dichotomy I feel with it as well. Awesome vid, keep it up!

    • @ourbipolar
      @ourbipolar  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And how different mania can present even in the same person. 🤯 Thanks, Kit! ❤️

  • @Thomas-sl9vx
    @Thomas-sl9vx 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have bipolar 1 with psychotic features and I also unfortunately went on a trip before i was on the right meds (my doctor thought i only had OCD so i was on lexapro only. Yikes). My family and I went to Arizona when I was 20 and it was one of the most traumatizing, embarrassing periods of my life. I just remember being so paranoid and having "revelations" about how people work. I thought the hotel staff was out to get me and I started to freak out my family members. I had to scream into a pillow in the hotel room because I felt like I couldn't go on, and my family stood there watching me, horrified. I can definitely relate about what you said about feeling overstimulated. That's exactly how it was being on antidepressants. Anyway, thanks for sharing, I really like your content its very relatable.

    • @ourbipolar
      @ourbipolar  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m so sorry that happened. I understand. I went on a family trip after my bipolar diagnosis but before Italy. This time I was in severe depression. Terrible in a different way. I saw all the beauty of El Capitan in Yosemite and felt absolutely nothing. It was surreal.
      Thanks for commenting. Don’t be a stranger. ❤️

  • @samurii47
    @samurii47 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I resonate so much with your story ❤❤❤ thank you for sharing and hope you are having a lovely Sunday ☺️✨💫

    • @ourbipolar
      @ourbipolar  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m so glad. You’re welcome. Pretty great Sunday. I hope yours is too.

  • @angelaarmstrong9430
    @angelaarmstrong9430 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing your story, your Amazing!!!

    • @ourbipolar
      @ourbipolar  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Okkal464
    @Okkal464 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great story. Thanks for sharing.

    • @ourbipolar
      @ourbipolar  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching and commenting ❤️

  • @WWS322
    @WWS322 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good to see you. I was wondering where you were! I have depression and occasional mania and take a low dose of lexapro. I would like to do a channel and think I have good ideas to share but I don't like the way my eyes look. I'm kind of zombiefied. I thought I'd get a discussion about whether people who have extreme psychosis can read and enjoy a book. I don't think it's possible. I lost my love of reading slowly over several decades and feel fortunate I can play a musical instrument. I am learning to draw too. I can write a simple letter and I use snail mail. That gets me to thinking. Overall I'm doing well and only on low doses of two medications. I think exercise is the best thing I can do for myself but sadly it is not my top priority, which is unreasonable.

    • @ourbipolar
      @ourbipolar  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m still here! I’d love to check out your channel if you decide to do it. We need more bipolar creators. Glad you’re doing well overall. ❤️

  • @crishuez
    @crishuez 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Depakote was such an awful drug! It did nothing but made me sleep. Also, I recently had to go on a trip while manic (unmedicated) and I was a complete anxious wreck the whole time. I live in Pittsburgh and barely remember anything but the airport. Depakote is a horrible drug.

    • @ourbipolar
      @ourbipolar  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Depakote was horrible to me as well. It works for some though. Trips can be so tricky with bipolar. I’m also in Pgh! I guess I said that in the video. 🤪

    • @crishuez
      @crishuez 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ourbipolar We have some of the best doctors (thankfully!)

  • @BipolarPerson
    @BipolarPerson 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    HEY Jess!! When you say full blown mania what does that look like without psychosis? I've only ever experienced hypomania and psychosis or I don't know... but I think only psychosis and hypomania. Traveling over time zones is so scary...

    • @ourbipolar
      @ourbipolar  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve had full-blown mania with and without psychosis. For me psychosis is an add-on to these mania symptoms, usually based on how little sleep I’m getting:
      -greatly decreased need for sleep
      -much more talkative than usual with pressured speech
      -ultra racing thoughts that cause headaches
      -higher energy
      -grandiosity
      -distractibility
      -risky behavior (putting myself or others in danger)
      -spending lots of money
      I’m sure I left out symptoms. Anyone can add more to the list.