10 (UNEXPECTED) Signs of Bipolar Disorder Depression
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If you live with Bipolar Disorder like I do, you're probably familiar with the typical signs of depression... things like feeling hopeless, losing interest in doing things, crying, isolating, fatigue, low mood, trouble concentrating, worrying, fear... We're all familiar with these right?
Today I'd like to explore some “other” signs of depression. The unexpected ones. Symptoms which are often misinterpreted as someone being in a bad mood or having some kind of personality flaw. I think this video will help us - and our loved ones - to have a greater understanding of these symptoms - should they manifest.
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WHERE ARE YOU GUYS FROM? I'm in California =)
Alberta, Canada.
Same 😂😮
London, England. 💕
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 🇨🇦
You look great Rob ,Slay 🙌👍
You know how hard it is to stay on a weight loss routine with Bipolar and BPD. Pray for me. I'm 60 and need to get 90 lbs off for my health. Had VSG 9 years ago, still weigh 222, way to much for 5'3"
One day, I was completely overweight. 260 5’8 tall, depressed and had stayed home for 2 years not taking to anyone. I remember going for a run one day, and thinking “why tf am I even doing this pointless shit?” Then it dawned on me. When you have bpd, even the things you enjoy are pointless. There’s no reason to think about it anymore. Do things “because” they’re pointless, I started running 1 mile, then 3, then I’d do 3 more, then went on to doing marathons. Running turns off my brain, and hurts me. Both things I want for myself when I’m depressed. Go run your ass off, I promise it won’t be for nothing
I have both so I completely understand . Just remember to be kind to yourself. Anything is possible 🫶🏽 you got this 🥰
@@Rez_97crazy, I’m the same way. I didn’t realize why I loved simple running or cycling so much mentally. But running made me focus on simple breathing for about 40 mins straight. My brain would stfu! Unfortunately the crash of compulsive eating, binging and not caring (self destruct) can outpace any weight loss through running.
I am so thankful for these videos. I was diagnosed late in life at 38, although I've had symptoms all my life. I don't feel so alone anymore 🥰
Hello I’m from Louisiana. I have read several of Julie’s articles. They have really helped.
I too was diagnosed late in life, you never know what will happen, so it’s good that you reach out to God sources and this is definitely a good one! Welcome! You’re never alone.
I’m 38 and am wondering.
I've definitely had it all my life too but wrongly diagnosed with depression and anxiety. 2 weeks ago my psychiatrist of 12 years, told me I actually have type 2 bipolar 😪
I’m 38 now and I was diagnosed 3 years ago. It ruined my life and still really suffer even when medicated. I have rapid cycling. Iv been in low mood now for what feels like months.
Denmark, Europe. Thank you for showing not only the stuff about mania
I‘m from Munich, Germany. And I wish more than anything that my bipolar husband was still alive and we could put all your precious information into practice. I appreciate your work very, very much.
What happened to him? If I may ask
@@cinnyboy2943 Welp since im in the same shht with bipolar disorder, my bet will be, he did prob kill himself... Sometimes the downs in this god damn disorder, are so down, u feel like, u just want to end yourself, and be done with all this shht...
The seed in your heart shall blossom ....
@@cinnyboy2943he did kill himself in a very psychotic moment. Couldn‘t stand the pain anymore. 😢
Hi Rob! I’m in Florida. Thanks for all you do. Helps knowing I’m not alone in this brutal disease.
Yes!!! It’s such an encouragement to know we are not alone !
Can i ask one thing? Do people with bipolar disorder know they are mentally ill?
@@AlJihAdIGuY They know when they are severely depressed and unable to be well in their lives. These people have often lived with the critical judgements of family members, friends and employers for decades. Many have learned to believe that they are - for example, reckless, thoughtless, uncaring, irresponsible, chaotic personalities - long before any consultation with a doctor or psychiatrist, and accurate diagnosis. /Just as your own physical and mental state can fluctuate across your life - so it does the same for a person living with BP. But - the fluctuations and triggers may be more extreme for them, and more challenging to manage. /When you look at historical records, all the 'varieties' of human being can be located. BP is but one of these versions. These people are represented amongst the talented, heroic, inventive and famous names - just as much as any other.
@@comealongcomealong4480 thanks for telling but can bipolar disorder cure
@@juliekooiker3408 it really is, im 16 and was diagnosed a couple months ago after a hospitalization. im too sad for most of my peers so its good to know its not just me =)
Hello Rob! I'm from Brunei but I'm currently living in Japan. For most of my life I was misdiagnosed with clinical depression but when I moved to Japan, that was when I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and it makes A LOT of sense.😺
The infamous “clinical depression”… hate those words. 5 years wasted trying to treat that what I did not have and making worse the unbalance of my bipolar disorder. During those years I destroyed my finances, made some very time and energy consuming engagement towards people I do not want to disappoint which ruins my self daily and most of all I thoroughly destroyed my mariage with the love of my life. By the time I was medicated and realized all that it was 2 years later and there was no way back.
Misdiagnosis is one of the worst things about this disease.
I live in Germany 🇩🇪, but originally from Russia. You channel is the only one I support on Patreon. Your videos were (and still are!) the GREAT support for me when I went through the darkest time if my life in 2018. When my husband asked me why I never skip your videos I told him "because when I listen to this guy I feel like someone is holding me with a cozy blanket telling that everything will be good" 😊
Thanks for that! 🙏 ❤️
the more reliable educational resources the bipolar community has the better, thank you for providing these videos. Virginia here
We're from Lebanon! Me and my girlfriend love your videos and it helps her navigate bipolar and helps me to know how to deal with it as well. Thank you!
Rob, your vids have been so helpful for our family! My youngest daughter deals with ultra ultra rapid cycling. A full cycle of manic to low and back again is 5 days, week after week.
Get her help, so she feels better.
@Freetobeme Me that comment, although I hope you did not mean it to be, sounded unkind.
Unkind, because it was stated without any knowledge of the time, effort, counseling, medical appointments, sleepless nights, difficult days and meds that have been our life with her for the past 5.5 years.
It's so valuable that you believe what she tells you about her feelings and problems and you do so much to support her! Just thank you and stay strong
@@lauraefpunkt1933 thank you.❤️
Lately I have been feeling like a burden towards everyone around me. It’s really hard to manage this diagnosis while on bed rest for 3 months.. I hurts when I seek for help or express myself, I get judge on the diagnosis. It brings me so down that I feel worthless at times. I can’t stress this enough the people you’re surrounded with can either make it worse or help you for better. I thank you for this video. We are not alone! I hope we manage it so well we forget we ever had it, so we can become to best version for ourselves ❤
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Hello Rob. I'm 64, really late in life diagnosis. I'm from Melbourne Australia. Thanks for doing these videos. It gives me hope. Tells me I am not the only one who feels this way! 🤔
I was diagnosed 12 years ago, I'm so happy someone told me about you, I feel validated now, my family find it difficult to understanding bipolar, hopefully by sharing your simple way of explaining this disorder, they might find it easier to understand, for me you're my hero, thank you so much sweetie, Lynda, from Milton Keynes in the UK 🇬🇧 🙏
Hey there ! Rob is available on patreon. You can message him, text or even have a call with him there. He is offering free support phone calls for all patrons right now. I think you may benefit from that. Take gentle care.
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
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We are many here I think I have bipolar disorder. I have seizures , headache that comes and go , sadness and anger, anxiety as well. Not feeling my environment as I used to before. Joy and happiness is gone now. Only when I gamble and make money I feel a little happy or maybe when I play snooker and win then later I’m back to square one. 🤦♂️ God save me 🤲. Pull me out of this miry clay. I can’t even sleep.
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. All patrons can contact him directly by private message and he frequently offers free phone calls!!! If you decide to join, you can mention my name and he will give you a free call. Another Patreon exclusive is Rob hosting and moderating weekly support groups on discord! We have many family and friends take part. Take gentle care! 🙏
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Glad I just found your channel. I was diagnosed at 14 with ‘manic depression’ known today as Bipolar disorder. Last week I was in my manic stage: having a ton of energy, goals and accomplishing them, on the constant move and positive thoughts. This week I’m down and have all of the systems you described. I’m 47 and the older I get with this disorder, the harder it feels to handle at times. Thank you for your channel. I’m going to share it with others so they can better understand me.
Hey there ! Rob is available on patreon. You can message him, text or even have a call with him there. He is offering free support phone calls for all patrons right now. I think you may benefit from that. Take gentle care.
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
www.crisistextline.org/
teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
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Germany here, very much appreciate your work! 🙏
Hey, Rob! I noticed that physical pain as a manifectation of depression too... whenever I'm depressed I have such a significant lower back pain that I went to check my kindeys and spine and nothing was found, I'm absolutely healthy, but suffering all the time... I searched for these symptoms on reddit/bipolar and a lot of guys have it too... My bipolar mom had huuuuuge headaches and was treated for all kinds of neuro conditions, and was never treated for bipolar depression, she spent 30 years untreated. Only when I got diagnosed she was too.
I decided to start my own channel about my struggles with bipolar. The first video is coming if I remain stable...
Thank you for all the effort you put into these videos! They're a lot of help for me!
Recently discovered your channel through my therapist. I've been diagnosed bi-polar II for a couple of years now but I never had the strength to face it, I've always been and still am scared of my diagnosis. But your channel has helped me understand that it's not so scary and I don't have to do it alone. I hope that leaving a comment will drive engagement and help grow your channel to the size it deserves, thank you
Jacksonville Florida. I've been following this channel for about a year now and am so grateful that you do these, thank you! I'm 57, was diagnosed in my early 30s... which explained so much about the behaviors I'd been experiencing my entire life before the diagnosis; my family and friends always rolled their eyes and made fun of my "moods" or blatantly told me to "get over it! Enough with your moods! Man up"
This video especially hit home for me; I am in and have been in the exact irritable/angry space you describe for over a year now, I know what the trigger was, and do my best to calm myself... but it's fucking exhausting.
As so many others have said, just knowing I'm not the only one is a great relief!!
D
Great conversation and information I’ve lived with bipolar my entire life, and only found out as a teenager, even though I saw things that weren’t right with me at very early age all these and more are bipolar!
I also forgot to say where I’m from Arizona
I am from Johannesburg, South Africa. I have a family member with bipolar and have found your talks most helpfull in understanding this disease and supporting them. Baie dankie! ( afrikaans for thank you) Elsie
Hey there ! Rob is available on patreon. You can message him, text or even have a call with him there. He is offering free support phone calls for all patrons right now. I think you may benefit from that. Take gentle care.
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
www.crisistextline.org/
teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
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Hi from Türkiye. I was diagnosed with major depression and over 10 years I got medication and therapy but it didn’t helped me. Also when I felt great I cut the meds and therapy and I got worse every year. Finally I met my current doctor and she suggested that I might have bd because of my some behaviours that depressed people don’t have. I’m taking my antidepresant as well as lithium. My lithium level is still low but I’m also having weekly thearpy with a psycologist. I feel better each day. I think correct diagnosis is the key.
Love the videos thanks ☺️
Have you tried Altuda?
Thank you. I'm showing this to my partner. She already sees these signs from me on a regular basis. It's nice for her to see it's not just me, but these are common things for many of us.
I'm from Sydney, Australia and have met someone with Bipolar. It helps me understand what I can do to help her along her journey and be mindful of my thoughts and actions.
Poland, Warsaw
Hello Rob!
You are amazing. I love your compassion and empathy. You've been saying things that matter to me for a long time. Thank you so much for sharing your advice and experiences.
It's really worth hearing about bipolar from a man. Because men usually don't talk about it publicly because they're afraid of their image. Good luck to you!
Greetings from Poland
Agatha
I'm so glad that I have JUST found your channel. I live in Tasmania Australia. I'm 56. At 30, I was wrongly diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder with Generalised Anxiety Disorder. After seeing the same psychiatrist for the past 12 years, just 2 weeks ago, he diagnosed me with type TWO bipolar and generalised anxiety disorder. I'm currently in a bipolar depression and only leave the house if I MUST. I get everything delivered to my house. I have 4 adult married son's and 7 Grandchildren. I don't get very much hypomania but absolutely LOVE it when I do. It devastates me when I crash again and YES I always attract narcissistic men who gaslight me. I wish I could just go off to sleep and not wake up. I have trouble GETTING to sleep but then sleep for HOURS. I also sleep for about 4 hours every afternoon. When I have hypomania, I only sleep for about 4 hours in a whole day and wake up feeling on top of the Earth !!
This lifelong illness just SUCKS 💔
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Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
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teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
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Hi from Umhlanga..South Africa. Always such a pleasure to watch your videos Rob...gives me hope and I know I don't suffer Alone..
Hello, please respond. I am also from Durban and don't know anyone in Durban who has Bipolar.
Hi! I'm from Colombia! Your videos truly help me to understand my bipolar disorder. Thanks a lot!
Houston! Thank you, your videos helped me tremendously at a time I had no clue about BD, in complete darkness. It helped me better understand my husband and understand what I was dealing with. I know how overwhelming it is and that is why I am so thankful that you still take the time to do this work. Julie is amazing! I must have read everything she has said and written, I remember this article. You both have been tremendously helpful, many many thanks.
I am from Iowa. I am almost 78 and have had bipolar 1 disorder since I was in high school. Doctors could treat my depression but I was very high functioning during my manic cycles and and thought nothing of going on 2-3 hours of sleep for weeks at a time. Now that I have found a good cocktail of medication and therapy I have much more depression and very rare slight manic episodes. Your videos are such a good help for an understanding of what I have been experiencing my whole life.
Thank you for all the effort you put into this valuable work that you share with us.
I truly appreciate your kind words! It means a lot to know that my videos resonate with you and provide some understanding. Your journey is important, and I'm honored to be a part of it.
-Rob
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From the US in Georgia and I’ve been watching and studying your videos for 4-5 years now ever since my diagnosis. I always knew I was different but having an actual diagnosis on paper with a plan in progress really helped validate my feelings and perspective. Seeing vlogs like yours makes me feel less alone and lets me know that I’m not the only one who feels all sorts of ways sometimes.
Thanks!!
Washington State here. I seem to be most in denial about the depressive side of BPD I deal with if I am able to get out if bed, but this reminds me there is so much more to it and I need to broaden my idea and definition of a depressive episode. That helps me be less hard on myself, so often when I am behaving with some or all of these symptoms, I feel it's a moral failing... This reminds me I am dealing with something bigger than me and be gentler with myself. Thank you so much for this channel. 😊
I decided to watch some of your videos today. I’m 63, and I was not diagnosed correctly until my forties.
Today I was feeling very depressed, after weeks of being manic. I resonated with all you ( and Julie A Fast) had to say. You do important work for all of us who watch your channel. Thanks so much!❤
Hi sunflowers! I'm so glad you found Rob's channel! In case you are interested Rob offers one on one support on Patreon and he has a support group for patrons only on discord. Would love to have you there!
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Hi Im Joanna and Im in Cornwall, UK. I was diagnosed at 15 (I'm 46) with Bipolar 1. My Bipolar has been managed for 20 years. Your channel is great, thank you 😀
Hi Rob. I'm from Pennsylvania but I live in New York state. Thank you for sharing your videos. I have learned a lot from them.
Thanks for this very simple and easy to listen to video. I’m in this current state right now and found your video while I was scrolling thru Julie’s past articles.
Southwest Minnesota/snowstorm in March.
Michigan warrior! Thank you for always explaining bi polar in an easy to understand format.
Yorkshire UK - your videos are extremely helpful. Thank you for the work you do.
Thank you for the videos. This all makes so much sense. I didn't know those feelings were part of depression. I really appreciate all you do. Thanks again from Ontario, Canada.
Iowa, United States. Thank you for the video. They make me feel less alone in struggling with bipolar disorder
I am from Washington state moved to Tulsa Oklahoma in 2013, blessed with a ruptured brain aneurysm and stroke in 2015 and diagnosed Bipolar type 1 in March of 2020- your videos saw me through the worst of it Isolated and alone through covid.
Finland here. I am not bipolar but my wife is. This channel has helped me support and understand her better in her struggles. I have ADHD though.
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. Another Patreon exclusive is Rob hosting and moderating weekly support groups on discord! Take gentle care! 🙏
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
www.crisistextline.org/
teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
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I'm in Florida. Great vlog. Hard to accept truth sometimes...but it is important to know what is going on. Thank you
Indiana here, and I love this channel. It’s always helpful!
Hi! Im from Ermelo, South Africa 🇿🇦. Thank you for sharing this video. Ive been diagnosed with bipolar type 2 this year. For the past 6 years i was misdiagnosed as MDD. Having a mental disorder sucks, but its comforting knowing I'm not alone in the struggle ❤
Greetings from California! Thank you for taking the time to watch! We have a really amazing community of people here. I hope you will continue to stop by. If you’d like to connect, there’s a link in the video description to my private community where you can reach me directly anytime. Take extra good care of yourself!
- Rob
I'm near Sydney in Australia.
I really appreciate your content. I've never known much about bipolar, even though I was diagnosed over 10yrs ago. Thanks for the education and support
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
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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.
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Hi, I'm in Scotland, UK. I think I'm in a mixed/on the way down after a hypo state just now. All very confusing but I find the compassion in your videos very comforting. Thank you.
Hey there ! Rob is available on patreon. You can message him, text or even have a call with him there. He is offering free support phone calls for all patrons right now. I think you may benefit from that. Take gentle care.
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
www.crisistextline.org/
teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member
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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.
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Trine from Århus, Danmark.
Your videos are so good 🙂🌱
Just sent a link to a friend, who is wondering, if he is bipolar.
My Bipolar spirituality has come a long way and now I am praying that my wife can heal too. Your videos show me what she is facing. Thank you.
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Thank you so much. All these videos are great complements to my therapy :)
Just watched this video. Read the article. Needed this. It hit the nail on the head the last few days. Taking to my psychiatrist on Monday. Thankfully I have an appointment
Awesome to hear you found it helpful! Good luck at your appointment on Monday! You got this!
-Rob
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Hey Rob, Netherlands here, was diagnosed type 2 when I was 16, and 5 years later they found out it wasnt bipolar, my meds where stopped and I fell down a depresion for about 20 years. Now im out of that and rebuiling everyting. Officialy I have nothing just and use pills (crissis doc gave to me) But when I came out of my deprsion I was almost instand in a hypo manie.. These days im well the most stable I ever been. I reconize so much but i lost almost every hope in the psychiatry world. Its good to see more people strugleing but make it work annyhow! Maby when im stronger ill go back and let myself test again, Thanks for your videos they really help! Big hugs
From the Philippines but now in Alabama. Thank you so much for this channel! You've helped me understand so much about myself. I have bipolar II, anxiety, and major depressive disorder.
Hi Rob, listening to you from Australia. Keep up the great work & suggestions.
I'm from Nevada. Thank you for your videos and all the work you do to help bipolar people.
Canada girl here. Thank you so much for the video. I can totally see myself in these sometimes. Looking forward to reading the others. Thanks again for your time finding and sharing resources. Take care. ❤
You have helped me so much through my struggles. I just started eating carnivore and my bipolar symptoms have diminished in frequency and magnitude quite a bit. It was difficult to start but I’m glad I did. I hope it helps others.
Try Grass fed beef organ supplements. Life changing.
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
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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.
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@@michaelmartinx714 yes! And sugar-free bacon. I was 3 weeks in before I noticed sugar was the 2nd and 3rd ingredient in most store bacon. Thanks!!
What?!? According to my blood type I’m not supposed to eat meat but I’ve always loved it. Now I know why. Definitely going to try that.
@@carinapienaar8052 yep! We compared blood types of people at work eating carno and we all have different blood types. So I can’t say it works for all or everyone but it’s been impressive with our results.
I am from South Africa. I am so grateful to have found your wonderful videos very recently.
My belief was I had been incorrectly diagnosed. Your videos have convinced me I was wrong.
The meds are a life long commitment and so are keeping in touch with my feelings and moods.
I was diagnosed at the ripe old age of 65 which is nine years ago.
It surfaced after a new relationship with a narcissist. The wheels came off totally, including an attempted suicide.
There is no white washing only complete honesty from you.
Thank you Rob for making me feel less of a pariah. I have lost the respect of my family, but fortunately have a few supportive friends.
Illinois. I am pretty sure I am bipolar and have never been diagnosed as such. It’s always dysthymia or cyclothymia which seems pretty under the radar. No one in my family accepts me because I’m moody. I just don’t fit in
Hi Rob,
Deb here we're in Sydney Australia.
My partner is BP2 so your vids help me to understand it better. Thanks!
❤ from the Netherlands
BP Hope has been my bible when i was diagnosed at age 53
Thanks for what you're doing 🙏🏻
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. All patrons can contact him directly by private message and he frequently offers free phone calls!!! If you decide to join, you can mention my name and he will give you a free call. Another Patreon exclusive is Rob hosting and moderating weekly support groups on discord! We have many family and friends take part. Take gentle care! 🙏
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
www.crisistextline.org/
teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
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I'm Belgian, residing in South Africa, love your channel, thank you!
Was born in L.A....now living in France,
long story! Sometimes in a depressive mode I can't see the wood for the trees! I know I'm depressed and it's so difficult to get the positive motivated...fight it or ride the tide??? Thanks for another insightful video :)
Wyoming here. Your channel has been and is so very helpful. I appreciate what you do Rob in bringing so much information. You are awesome and thank you!
I'm in NJ. Actually hated CA sorry lol But I have bipolar disorder and my brother just got diagnosed. I hope I can help him after watching this. I try not to get sucked in but it's so hard watching someone you love have the same disorder as you. I hope I can be an effective supporter without neglecting my own self care.
That's really sweet of you to try and your help your brother. I also wish you the best and hope you can help yourself and keep yourself well too.
Hi, Rob. I'm one of your followers from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Thanks so much for posting this video.
I feel so alone in my illness. My family has no ideal and cares not to. My wife has stage 4 cancer. I am lost, I just wish my family would understand what hell I am going through with all of this. I love my wife more than anything in my life. I just live the best I can and know that they don't care about me. One day at a time. for me. My wife is the only one who understands my illness.
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. All patrons can contact him directly by private message and he frequently offers free phone calls!!! If you decide to join, you can mention my name and he will give you a free call. Another Patreon exclusive is Rob hosting and moderating weekly support groups on discord! We have many family and friends take part. Take gentle care! 🙏
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
www.crisistextline.org/
teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member
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Nice to see you again since I left Patreon ....will be joining again soon...I miss your videos.....❤
I'm in Arkansas Robert. Sorry I haven't written in awhile. I have been finding ways to make it without med's and I thank you pointing out the agitated state of depression. I have had some of those feelings but I don't act on them like I used to... but I still have my moments. You are and have been a tremendous help to me and I thank you on behalf of myself and the whole bipolar community. Stay well brother!
Virginia : Bipolar Rapid Cycling , cPTSD , OCD , Anxiety disorder ........ yeah I have a lot I have dealt with and what you're doing is awesome
From the Philippines. I've been listening to your videos for quite sometime now. And having listened to this video I think my wife is in Bipolar Disorder Depression. Hopefully she will agree for follow-up consult to her psychiatrist this time. Thank you so much for all the info you are sharing about this mental illness. God bless you always.
Hi there! I'm so glad you found Rob's channel! Robs partner is from Asia as well. In case you are interested Rob offers one on one support on Patreon and he has a support group for patrons only on discord where we have a lot of loved ones who attend. He also has a specific group for partners and family as well. Would love to have you there!
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Eagle Creek Oregon
Thanks for this video.
Me 53 and am just now learning that I might “most likely” am bipolar.
The simple examples you mention are easy to understand & identify with.
I am from Sichuan, China. Thanks so much for sharing all these knowledge with us. It helps me and my husband a lot, it’s him who shared your channel with me. At the beginning, I was unhappy about this, because I did not want him to analyze me by these videos, but then I found out that he just wants to be there for me. All the best for you.❤❤
Hi Li, 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. Take gentle care! 🙏
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
www.crisistextline.org/
teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
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Hello Rob, I am in New York but i was in texas for a while before my bipolar disorder just got too much for me to handle alone. Your videos have been spot on for the past 4 years and i thank you for helping me see the need for help!!
Hi Rob! I'm in Nebraska. These videos help so much. On Sunday I realized I'm starting to crash again. The extreme sadness, the hopelessness, also the anger. I ran to the gas station for a pop and was pissed off at everyone and everything I saw. I said to myself, "I hate nouns.!" I see my doctor tomorrow and I'm nervous about that as well. Thanks for the recommendation for the book ❤
I'm from Canada, thank you for these wonderful videos. You've really helped me. Understand bipolar
Greetings from California! I’m so glad the videos have been helpful to you. Stop by the channel anytime! If you ever have any questions or would like to connect, there’s a link in the video description where you can reach me 🤗☀️☀️
Thanks, you may have known idea that you were a chosen angel 😇
I watched your videos years ago when I was in a terrible state thinking I may be bi polar. Started therapy over a year ago and we got through a lot of the trauma work just to realize I may have bipolar as well. While I don’t match a lot of the typical manic symptoms I do match all of these. I was referred to a psychiatrist but thankful for these videos in the meantime
One problem with symptoms of being irritable, and some of the other symptoms, is that can be depression but it can also be hypomania. Being hyped up for too long has some bad consequences. So much is happening and you get very tired. One thing is that you should discuss with your psych the presence of mixed states. NSW, Australia.
Hi Rob, I haven't commented on your videos yet, but since I came across your channel a few weeks ago I've listened to some of them here and there. I think through watching your videos I can now realize that perhaps I've been afflicted with Bipolar. I may never be able to get a diagnosis, but that's alright. Just the knowledge of that and admitting to myself that I have this is enough for me to take precautions. In a way, I already have been adapting to it for a long time, just not always in the most healthy of ways. I have my own routine that allows me to function in what I call a middle zone.
Anyway, I meant to comment on this video simply to say thank you for your videos and for making this channel. I appreciate it and it has helped.
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
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Paris, France… I will also thank you for showing stuff about low phases (depression). While in Mania I am “functioning” which makes it easy for people around me to forget I have a serious illness. Even though the manic episodes are the most dangerous because that is when you destroy your life by making the worst decisions and you do it so thoroughly that there is not coming back, people still do not see it, they see that you have done exercise, rearranged the house, advanced on your work, socialised… then they are ok with your disease and just feel sorry for the side effects of your medication. But with low phases, you do not answer calls or text and then understanding disappears and you realize that they have seen your illness as a bad case of the flu: you will be down for 2 days and then up and running like always. 😨
So those videos are very helpful . When I feel strong enough I send a link to them to some of the closest people I have hoping they will understand. Thank you.
This was really good to hear. All of these components to the bipolar depression resonated with how my own struggles have presented. So its good to know that this is apart of the illness and not a defect in character in myself. Although, I am responsible for what I may so, think, or even do, this helped me today.
Hi. I stumbled across your channel mid to late last year, after a 24 hour no sleep binge of every Bi-Polar type 2 video I find. TH-cam basically said 'youve watched over 100 videos on this topic, you should check this channel out.' Been here ever since. I'm from the frozen tundra of South Canada. a.k.a. North Dakota.
I was just diagnosed with bipolar and pointed to your channel by my therapist.
I just found ypur channel, I'm in tears bc this explains me so much. I finally managed to get into therapy. Thank you for this insightful content from Upstate NY!
I'm just becoming self aware and yeah. Omg thats me too😢 I really appreciate your videos, I found them in a bad bad dip. I'm on the mend for now, but that have played an invaluable role in helping me see the patterns. Thank you and all the polar warriors who make this channel possible ❤
Hey there ! Rob is available on patreon. You can message him, text or even have a call with him there. He is offering free support phone calls for all patrons right now. I think you may benefit from that. 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
Virginia. Your content has helped me navigate my life in more effective ways, now that I understand what I’m working with.
France here. I always thought the "pissed-off for nothing and at everything" episodes were part of mania 🤨 Interesting vid, thanks.
You are the best l hear all my life describing so good bipolar is like explaining all my life till now.
Thank you very much for helping others , you definitely helped me more than any psychologist l have seen in decades.
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
Hey Rob, I’m from Melbourne australia, freshly diagnosed as bp2 , your channel has been a huge help to me on understanding this illness, thanks for your work ❤
Hi! I'm from the Bronx, NYC. I'm happy to hear an explanation for why everything and everyone has been stinking lately...
Hey Rob,
I'm originally from NYC, but I live for almost 20 years now in Germany.
This video was very helpful, thank you. I've also been a fan of Julie's for a while now too.
Northern California. I have been confused if irritability is depression or mania. all of a sudden i was hissing like a snake this morning all into the evening. so now i know why. thank you. i see my psychiatrist next week. she just increased my antidepressant 3 weeks ago and i was feeling much better. if wasn't for you i never would have thought to say anything to her.
Hey there ! Rob is available on patreon. You can message him, text or even have a call with him there. He is offering free support phone calls for all patrons right now. I think you may benefit from that. 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
Hi Rob! Here from New Jersey and I can’t thank you enough for your videos! I’ve known my SO since I was 15, we were BEST friends my whole life and for the past 10 years. About 2 years ago things started changing and I KNOW him so well I knew something was not right. Turns out after he gets the girl of his dreams apparently (me) and a family of his own…our fairy tale turned into a bi polar nightmare. I’m so grateful for your videos because they are truly helping me make sense of ALOT that didn’t make any sense at all. I can’t express how much that means and helps me currently!! Thank you a million times for your amazing videos! ❤ With things like the videos to help us gain knowledge I’m hoping we can make it through another 10 years.! Hope your well!!
Baton Rouge, LA. It’s funny that I would come across this video today, because I just read the article by Julie today. Thanks for all you do.
Super helpful - thanks for sharing! I'm from Australia
The mania is usually worse in the morning. Something will trigger me and i'll get the panicky feelings and of course i am usually alone. I get really mad at myself for stuff that is not in my control.
Hi there. I’m from South Afrika and was diagnosed 2 years ago with Bipolar 1 at the age of 46. It’s been a tough ride and lost almost everything. I watched basically all your videos and find them extremely helpful. I do very regular research and found a big gap on how our brains are different. I did find 2 available books but they are ridiculously expensive. Do you perhaps have more information on the subject?
Regards
Carina
Where in SA
@@ilseackerman7097 I’m in Hartbeespoort, North West.
Great video!❤️ Im from Denmark 🇩🇰
Cape town South Africa-I stumbled upon your videos 18/07/23 it has helped me so much to make sense of myself, Thank you,!!