You should check out my new podcast The Bipolar OG. Completely free on every platform. It's a lot easier for me to put out content more regularly, so I started it about 2 months ago. ❤️
I just got diagnosed with Bipolar with Rapid Cycling and PTSD a few days ago. I have Epilepsy and think that played a role in "hiding" some of the bipolar symptoms I was having when I was younger. I am 30 and started having mood shifts more frequently and it hit a ceiling when I lost control out of irritability and I didn't know why. This video is amazing and so real. Thank you, you have probably changed my life.
Dear Laura, Wow...thank you so much for your kind words. If I can shed light and help to understand this (Bipolar) challenge, that is the greatest reward. Though I was never formally diagnosed with Epilepsy, I have had 'black-outs/seizures' during emotionally stressful times on several occasions. It was only after getting myself stabilized that I stopped having them. If you ever need to ask me anything - I'm here. Thank you again for your comment. 🙏🏻
Thank you for your comment. It took me a long time to take responsibility for my actions and my illness, but once I did, it made a big improvement in my relationships. ❤️
My ex girlfriend of 2 years broke up with me during an episode. It all came out that time with her condition. Before that she kinda would joke about it but I wasn't sure what to think since I had zero experience with this disorder. She accused me of everything, she says I abused her and manipulate her emotionally. We lived together also and her family picked up her stuff so I haven't seen her in a month. I wonder if she will ever come back to me, the last words she said to me was that she loved me but she has to leave me. I still love her and I have no idea what to make of all of this.
That story is very hard to hear and I am sorry you’ve gone through that. Those of us with bipolar disorder have amazing qualities too - we’re not always difficult, and how a huge factor in this is how well we are able to stabilize our emotions. If we do, and it’s can be done effectively with medication, it keeps you from having emotions that get so out of control. As for whether or not she will come back, that I can’t answer but if I can say but if you show her that you’re there for her in the good times and her worst times - that will mean a lot. Good luck. 🍀
I think I'm in the same situation as well. My boyfriend takes medication, but he left out of no where. He says he loves me and doesn't want to leave, but "has to." What does that even mean?
My situation is the same, long distance relationship of 10 months, i have been the perfect boyfriend, mever fought, she says she loves me forever, her first love and longest relationship, we always talked about the future and marriage, everything was good an healthy until on december 11, qell a couple of days before i saw she was kinda distant, but she broke up with me out of nowhere, she said im sorry but im not in love with you, you are so perfect for me which is why i hate that im feeling like this, she also said she cares for me and feels for me, that never changed, but she thinks its unfair to drag me in, i tried to get back with her, but she was a whole different person, so cold, treated me like a stranger, she never gave me closure or clarity of the breakup@Murph_gaming
I love your Channel. For years I lived in denial, wrecking havoc and running from everything. I have been so blessed to have a husband of 23 years stick by me. I am in the process of picking up the pieces of years of destruction and chaos. In between episodes was stability so he knows who I really am but untreated I blamed him for everything. I couldn’t see it. I am ready to heal. The hardest thing about acceptance is I never wanted meds or stigma. But I need to be an adult about this. Thank you ❤️
Thank you. I'm so proud of you! Comments like yours make me so happy because I know how you feel - sometimes it takes a lot of destruction before we realize and accept what we need to do. I say happy, because I also know you're now on the road to knowing how much better life can be .Stay the course, be patient, and be proud of yourself. 🤗👏❤️
I was misdiagnosed with MDD for the majority of my adult life. March 8-15 was my most recent hospital stay and got the diagnosis BD1. After wreaking havoc for 20 years, I'm needing to repair relationships.
Believe me when I say this: I ruined- completely- every relationship I had. But- I repaired every one. You should listen to my podcast, the one where I interview my brother. Here's the link for Apple but you can watch free on any platform: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maintaining-bipolar-stability-an-interview/id1553572498?i=1000510362842
My girlfriend broke up out of the blue and left job and moved out and fled to Tennessee to go with family. This is the 2nd time in less than a year. First time she fled to Illinois. I don’t know what to do. Crying and depressed she is when on phone.
@@TheOptimistikChic she bipolar. She takes medication for bipolar anxiety and depression and adhd. She says I don’t respect her feelings or something like that moved out in a day and drove to Tennessee where some family is. Calls crying then blocks saying she needs to. Very confusing and sad. She’s 23
@@jordantewari I have had the diagnosis for many years now. It can really affect relationships and I wish I could give you more positive answers. Even on medication, bipolar disorder is still a struggle to keep our emotions in balance. Impulse control is a big factor too. At least she’s on medication - and hopefully seeing her therapist regularly.
I've known people with bipolar/co-morbid borderline - however, personally I've never known anyone with the additional narcissistic personality disorder. Couldn't be an easy one to manage - not that any of ours are.
Me too, and it's not easy is it. But, I'm now in my late 50's and I'm still here. Life gets better...just don't ever forget that you're just as strong as the illness.
An actual “Im sorry” works wonders
Thank you for preaching accountability. It is on us to fix ourselves and our relationships, no one else.
Thank you for your story. My daughter has bipolar. It's taken this family to a level of hell I've never known. Your words give me hope 🙏 ♥
You should check out my new podcast The Bipolar OG. Completely free on every platform. It's a lot easier for me to put out content more regularly, so I started it about 2 months ago. ❤️
I just got diagnosed with Bipolar with Rapid Cycling and PTSD a few days ago. I have Epilepsy and think that played a role in "hiding" some of the bipolar symptoms I was having when I was younger. I am 30 and started having mood shifts more frequently and it hit a ceiling when I lost control out of irritability and I didn't know why. This video is amazing and so real. Thank you, you have probably changed my life.
Dear Laura,
Wow...thank you so much for your kind words. If I can shed light and help to understand this (Bipolar) challenge, that is the greatest reward. Though I was never formally diagnosed with Epilepsy, I have had 'black-outs/seizures' during emotionally stressful times on several occasions. It was only after getting myself stabilized that I stopped having them. If you ever need to ask me anything - I'm here. Thank you again for your comment. 🙏🏻
I could agree with you on the basis of taking responsibility for the actions and the hurt we put our love ones through
Thank you for your comment. It took me a long time to take responsibility for my actions and my illness, but once I did, it made a big improvement in my relationships. ❤️
My ex girlfriend of 2 years broke up with me during an episode. It all came out that time with her condition. Before that she kinda would joke about it but I wasn't sure what to think since I had zero experience with this disorder. She accused me of everything, she says I abused her and manipulate her emotionally. We lived together also and her family picked up her stuff so I haven't seen her in a month. I wonder if she will ever come back to me, the last words she said to me was that she loved me but she has to leave me. I still love her and I have no idea what to make of all of this.
That story is very hard to hear and I am sorry you’ve gone through that. Those of us with bipolar disorder have amazing qualities too - we’re not always difficult, and how a huge factor in this is how well we are able to stabilize our emotions. If we do, and it’s can be done effectively with medication, it keeps you from having emotions that get so out of control. As for whether or not she will come back, that I can’t answer but if I can say but if you show her that you’re there for her in the good times and her worst times - that will mean a lot. Good luck. 🍀
I am in same situation - have you heard from her and how are you dealing with this? It is heart breaking
I think I'm in the same situation as well. My boyfriend takes medication, but he left out of no where. He says he loves me and doesn't want to leave, but "has to." What does that even mean?
@@elletee3200 my guess is maybe he was stable but had a relapse. Do you have an update on things?
My situation is the same, long distance relationship of 10 months, i have been the perfect boyfriend, mever fought, she says she loves me forever, her first love and longest relationship, we always talked about the future and marriage, everything was good an healthy until on december 11, qell a couple of days before i saw she was kinda distant, but she broke up with me out of nowhere, she said im sorry but im not in love with you, you are so perfect for me which is why i hate that im feeling like this, she also said she cares for me and feels for me, that never changed, but she thinks its unfair to drag me in, i tried to get back with her, but she was a whole different person, so cold, treated me like a stranger, she never gave me closure or clarity of the breakup@Murph_gaming
I love your Channel. For years I lived in denial, wrecking havoc and running from everything. I have been so blessed to have a husband of 23 years stick by me. I am in the process of picking up the pieces of years of destruction and chaos. In between episodes was stability so he knows who I really am but untreated I blamed him for everything. I couldn’t see it. I am ready to heal. The hardest thing about acceptance is I never wanted meds or stigma. But I need to be an adult about this. Thank you ❤️
Thank you. I'm so proud of you! Comments like yours make me so happy because I know how you feel - sometimes it takes a lot of destruction before we realize and accept what we need to do. I say happy, because I also know you're now on the road to knowing how much better life can be .Stay the course, be patient, and be proud of yourself. 🤗👏❤️
I was misdiagnosed with MDD for the majority of my adult life. March 8-15 was my most recent hospital stay and got the diagnosis BD1. After wreaking havoc for 20 years, I'm needing to repair relationships.
Believe me when I say this: I ruined- completely- every relationship I had. But- I repaired every one. You should listen to my podcast, the one where I interview my brother. Here's the link for Apple but you can watch free on any platform:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maintaining-bipolar-stability-an-interview/id1553572498?i=1000510362842
Another wonderful video. 🌠🌟✌
Thank you so much Jason. I really appreciate your support.
You have to want to stop running away from problems
That's so true. I ran away most of my life - until life stopped me and made me face them. Now I'm so grateful.
My girlfriend broke up out of the blue and left job and moved out and fled to Tennessee to go with family. This is the 2nd time in less than a year. First time she fled to Illinois. I don’t know what to do. Crying and depressed she is when on phone.
I’m very sorry to hear that Jordan. Is your girlfriend bipolar, and if so, how is she managing (or not managing) it?
@@TheOptimistikChic she bipolar. She takes medication for bipolar anxiety and depression and adhd. She says I don’t respect her feelings or something like that moved out in a day and drove to Tennessee where some family is. Calls crying then blocks saying she needs to. Very confusing and sad. She’s 23
@@jordantewari I have had the diagnosis for many years now. It can really affect relationships and I wish I could give you more positive answers. Even on medication, bipolar disorder is still a struggle to keep our emotions in balance. Impulse control is a big factor too. At least she’s on medication - and hopefully seeing her therapist regularly.
Very good video!
Thank you - that means a lot to hear you enjoyed it. 🙏
I'm glad ! We, Bipolar folks, need to gather strength from hearing each other's stories!❤
I'm thinking about going live today....never done it before...@@estherherbert-crushingstigma
You will do amazing - you have the desire to set people free - you will be given the strength and wisdom for this new challenge @@TheOptimistikChic
what if a bipolar has off again on again with a borderline comorbid npd
I've known people with bipolar/co-morbid borderline - however, personally I've never known anyone with the additional narcissistic personality disorder.
Couldn't be an easy one to manage - not that any of ours are.
How does someone have two personality disorders plus a mood disorder, this is a Dr’s opinion ?
I'm bipolar
Me too, and it's not easy is it. But, I'm now in my late 50's and I'm still here. Life gets better...just don't ever forget that you're just as strong as the illness.