BIPOLAR DISORDER DENIAL (10 Tips For Family & Friends)
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I recently asked members of my private Patreon Community what they would like me to talk about on the channel. We had some amazing suggestions. One of them in particular stood out from the rest because it resonated with so many people... It comes from Denise who writes: “How can I, a family member, encourage someone to get help and medication?” So, today on Polar Warriors, I'm going to talk about 10 ways you might help a loved one in denial of their Bipolar illness.
To keep expectations realistic, this is a really hard topic without a universal or easy answer. Sometimes your loved one can be so consumed by the illness that there isn't any room for anyone or anything else. It's horrible... It's like the person you love is temporarily gone, and you're talking to this monster of an illness instead. You can't reason with Bipolar Disorder. Sometimes you have to rely on outside intervention - up to and including hospitalization - to make any difference.
The tips I have are going to require some timing, love, and a lot of patience to be effective. If you have any tips of your own, or would like to share what's going on with your loved one, please join the conversation in the comments.
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Great informative post! Thank you! God bless you!
Ok thank you ♥️
Excellent job, Rob. My sister and I were both bipolar, but we never knew that about each other until later in life. I say "were" because she was one of the 20% who don't survive. I almost didn't survive, and I went through 7 hospitalizations in 9 years before I was prescribed the right meds (for me) in 2021. I call myself fortunate even though this disease cost me my marriage, home and savings, alienating countless friends and family along the way. Yet, here I am at 59, and I've never felt better from a mental health perspective. Like I said, I count myself fortunate, but I know there are so many who suffer in silence and shame unnecessarily. Always great to see a new video from you. Thanks!
Hi David! You have been through so much my friend. I’m so deeply sorry to hear about your sister. Thank you for your vulnerability and taking the time to share some of your story with the community here. Stop by the channel anytime!
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These tips are so helpful!
Sounds familiar.......my brother and I "were" both bipolar and he didn't make it..... honestly I'm not sure I will. I'm so tired and exhausted trying to survive every day. It's not that I want to die but I don't want to live anymore. It's comforting to know there are others out there like me and or in the same position. Thanks for sharing. I'm sorry about your sister. Stay well.
I’m so sorry about your sister
@@PolarWarriors Thanks!
It was a 15 or so year struggle to understand that I really did have Bipolar 2. I thought that people just didn't like me. That there was something wrong with them. That they just didn't accept me for who I was. It was me against the world, and the world was just trying to help me. It hurt to accept that there was something amiss in my mind, but family in combination with anatomy physiology classes, helped me understand that its ok to not have all my synapses firing properly, that its ok to have a mental imbalance. That I can still love myself for who I am, with this. Sending my love, thoughts and support to those struggling with this, and the family of those people.
In 2011 Jan I took my daughter to the best pshyciatrist of Mumbai India for the first time who had 40 years of experience still he misdiagnosed her and gave strong antidepressants it took him 4 months to understand that she had bipolar 1 disorder she was just 17 and we had never seen her before in totally out of control mania she roamed in the city alone at 12 pm she stopped studying spoiled her year and started making boyfriends we lost her on 3 july this year 🙏 I am feeling so bad that I totally relied on pshyciatrist and dint see this channel before
My heart hurts for you. I've learned we have to do our own investigation no matter what the illness is. I'm sorry for the loss of your daughter.
If I may ask how did you lose her ? Did she become psychotic ?
😢 Sorry about your beloved daughter's passing... I know and understand your pain.
🕊️🕊️🕊️ Sending you lots of love and light ❤
@@mirjhyderfrom last 1 year she was in depression this was her 3rd attempt to get rid of pain and she relieved herself and left us with lifelong pain
@@mirjhyderI don't think she was too pahycotic but she was in fear all the time that she wil not be able to do any thing without our support she had dreams but no energy counciling meds all were on but nothing worked
My husband was just diagnosed he has ADHD and was told he has bipolar depression, he has latuda he is starting tonight. Watching your videos has made me cry he has said a lot of hurtful things and is in such denial I love him and it just hurts knowing it was his disorder not his heart. I want him to know it's not him and together we can work through everything. Just hard when he's never wrong and doesn't have a problem. There is a lot happening.
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Rob you told my husband that bipolar brain chemistry can create a fear in the mind, and the brain will then try and assign a cause for the fear, but it’s not REAL. It can feel very real but it isn’t. This was very helpful and I remind my husband of this as he “feels” certain others intend him grave harm as he’s hospitalized, but it isn’t true. Thanks for that reality and wisdom and for the way you help so many suffering people
I’ve been diagnosed with bipolar for a while now but I’ve denied the diagnosis or underplay how bad it really is. Until I’ve watched your videos and realized it’s worse then I could ever could imagine.
Rob, this is so needed. People in (psychotic) mania always put *me* into fight/flight trauma. I've had to end relationships because of their behavior and denial/anosognosia. They tend to manipulate, exploit, project, play head games, and dismiss the pain they cause. The complete obviousness after a major episode....feels like gaslighting. I lost years to very debilitating ptsd symptoms exacerbated by manic, delusional people (plural) who think that denial makes it go away. Who think that my tolerance and friendship renders me deserving of abuse. I'm finally able to view this illness with compassion once again but only because I m finally safe and healing. I will never tolerate this kind of treatment again. No more chances.
I wish I could have heard your tips and taken them to heart half a lifetime ago. Maybe I could've communicated my concerns more rationally and not from a place of trauma and fear. I didn't know it's ok and necessary to protect myself. I was conditioned to put up with unacceptable behaviors in those I care for, and I had to learn the hard way to change that.
I'm so sorry for people contending with bipolar, and their often ruinous decisions, and all the other lives affected. The stigma needs to go! Treatments and medications need vast improvements, and an individual tailor made application! Finally, mental health support *must* be more accessible for everyone. Needing such support isn't shameful or weak. Had I sought this, I might've gained some lost years back. Much respect.
i hear you, as a partner of many years of a loved one with this disease, it was extremely hard to learn about this and set boundaries for self care and be supportive at the same time, specially if the person doesn´t fully accept the condition and take care of himself/herself. My big lesson is if the person doesn´t accept what its happening and learn to self care to figure out a strategy for crisis and ups and downs, healthy relationships are not possible, which explain why people end up keeping distance or leaving, if the person hasn´t already broken the relationship with you. All my love and compassion for the ones who suffer this, relatives and love ones! ❤🩹
I totally understand what you've been through! I've suffered for years because I thought I couldn't give up on them but I finally came to the conclusion that if I didn't separate myself for self preservation! I still feel guilty like I gave up on them but my life was consumed with their illness that they refuse to acknowledge. I just pray their eyes are opened and they get help!
@@christinastpierre3052perfectly said.
I think in my case it's my family and friends who are in denial about my bipolar disorder. I'm literally fighting my battle alone. Thanks for the videos, they speak out my experience.
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I feel I’m in it alone also
I'm sorry I hope you get some support. Psychotherapy is what I hear really helps BP. 🌻
I love you buddy. And sorry for everything you have been through. But if you did not go through it….. you could not be on here helping these people in such a way. Keep making these videos. Your doing something great. I don’t even know if you know all the good that is coming out of you going through it. Thank you very much.
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Very well said. Thank you.
I was never in denial before diagnosis, honestly didn’t know I’d been living with any mental illness for decades, even though I knew something “wasn’t right”. Denial came moments after diagnosis last year, it took weeks to even see the signs in the past. I’m under treatment now, actually have my last appointment in an hour here in North Texas, as I’m returning to South Texas in a week permanently.
I must be honest in saying I’ve still downplayed my bipolar 1 diagnosis over this last year. Wasn’t my intention, but I was grappling with multiple illnesses with going through social security disability process, which I was awarded last month, I think I haven’t prioritized this illness. The reason I won disability, to my shock, wasn’t my physical illnesses, but multiple unknown doctors reviewing my case saying mental illness was why they all said at 50+ years my mental illnesses were total and permanent.
I have found your videos very helpful to try to understand my family member. It has been extremely difficult and pretty hard on my own mental health being verbally abused over many years. While I want to be, and try to be supportive, it wears me down. I have found that timing is key to having conversations, however my family member is still in denial and refusing to be compliant with treatment including medications and counseling. So, I find myself walking around on eggshells. I took care of my mother who had Bipolar for most of my life and now my older brother. What I struggle with is that I don't want to give up on him but I also don't want to live in a toxic co-dependent relationship. I plan to watch your other vidoe on ansognosia as I have never heard of this term. Thank you for the work you put into educating people with Bipolar and their family members!
Thank you for your reply I can relate. My daughter and now grandson. Very disheartening for everyone. She is shunned by those that won't take the time to educate themselves. Such a stigma. One friend shared Mental health and drugs go hand in hand. Trying to feel better or escape.
Wow, Rob!
So great to hear you say that your channel is the biggest in the world for Bipolar Disorder!
That’s an amazing achievement!
I have found so much timely great content here.
Thanks for all you do!
Thank you so much! It’s still surreal 😅❤
You are such an amazing & compassionate force.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING SO SO MANY that are deeply hurting.
Every video I watch makes me feel more positive and not alone.
Hello Rob, I just got notification for this video and I'm so happy because I've been in my lowest low for 4 days now. Thank you Rob
Awe… I’m so glad the video is helping. I hope you feel better soon ❤️🙏🤗
Me too!
@@johnllewlyndavies222 Take extra good care of yourself 🤗🤗☀️☀️
Hold on friends. Hold on.🦋
Hello Rob, i want to say, your channel is very necessary. I never heard about bipolar until my ex started acting strange. I knew she had depressions episodes, but she always said they were social anxiety based. The last year we were together, she went out of control. Lots off bad and strange things happend. I tried to confront her, with her strange behavior, but she said nothing was wrong with her. Until today she denied being bipolar. But her mother showed me the diagnose document. She never told me about it. Even being her partner for many years. I consulted my dokter what i should do. He said I should inform the people that are close to her. They have to know. So I did. She was very very angry at me for telling her close friends and my family about her being bipolar.
As she denied, Some friends did not believe and did not support me. They said we were in a relation crisis. That makes things very complex. She left the house. When the person who has bipolar, completly denies the situation. It's very difficult. Your advies is good, but in my case, my ex got very angry. And wanted to leave. I think the shame was to much to handle. As she allways had social anxiety. I wunder if there are more man like me, who had this situation. And what could I have done to keep some kind of respect and trust, to eachother when you know your partner is behaving strange, huge change in behavior. After all these years, you just want to achieve some peace in the family for the kids. But she seems a divernt person. Cold as and stubbrn stone To me and also not that warm and interested towards our kids anymore. How could I achieve her respect or trust again?
Hi there! 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 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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Although I do not understand it, I have come to accept it. I was born this way and I will die this way. Yes, my life is hectic, but, I pay my own bills, feed myself, and do my best to not depend on anyone for anything. I enjoy traveling and meeting folks everywhere I go. The medication makes me fat, sleepy and dull. I am 64 years old. I do not self harm or wish harm on anyone.
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Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
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teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
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You are so wise with such good advises. 🙏💛
I have the opposite problem though. I'm having bipolar disorder, but my family (especially father) don't accept it to be true. This has driven us apart and we almost don't have any contact at all. Even though my family have seen me struggle with things sometimes during my life (especially adolescent time, still back in school), they haven't been able to put the two things together. I've also always felt left out from my family, even the times we've spent together (if that make any sense?). I've always felt myself different from them with different views in life and hobbies (I'm a huge animal lover, especially of cats). In fact my huge love for cats and the fact that I have 6 of my own and also help homeless cats (to get neutered, spayed, veterinary care and ultimately a new good home for themselves) with help from a cat organisation, has only made things worse between myself and my family. They used to complain that I spent too much time on my cats, like they didn't matter as much as other hobbies or interests do. Themselves are putting so much time in golf playing, it's ridiculous but if I would say the same thing, they don't get it! So I've always felt kind of worthless in their eyes. For them status, money and a good appearance is most important in life and I simply doesn't fit in. I think admitting that I'm having a psychiatric disease is too embarrassing for them, so they don't acknowledge my existence at all.
My uncle (om my father's side) also have bipolar disorder, but he has the worst kind (like you have) and I have a milder one without full blown manic periods. I've never been admitted to hospital but that doesn't mean I've been feeling OK. My type is mostly having a "constant" depression with very few hypomania episodes. People around me (in general) wouldn't make any or very little notice of me within one of those. I also live on the countryside (which I love) quite isolated so I don't meet people very much. I'm an introvert and comfortable with that, but that doesn't mean I don't care about my other family. Anyway, since my father's got used to his little brother having huge "highs and lows" and putting himself into trouble many times in his life, it's like can't understand or comprehend that his daughter also could have bipolar disorder. He's said it right to my face he doesn't believe I've got that disorder. I'm "too" normal, I guess. Even though I've told him there are several types of bipolar disorder and even handed him literature about it, he won't accept it. I think it's because he's ashamed of me having something he probably is partly responsible for (inheritance). There's just too much to tell about all this, but I'm so sad that things are like they are and I can't do anything about it. I've tried so many times forgiving them over and over but all they do is hurting me again and again. As much as it hurts I've realised I'm "happier" without them, because every time they hurt me all over again it takes time to get over it before starting feeling better again. I can't do that any longer. Besides, I know they're happier without me in their lives, since I'm such a disappointment anyway.
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:
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teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
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I absolutely love ALL your videos so for my sake don’t stop!!! 😊 My wife was the same as you, misdiagnosed as depression and many years later she got the bipolar diagnosis. Some of the medication made things worse or put her into a Zombie state. Now it’s so much better but always lots of work as you never “arrive”. Your tips help more then you could know & I consider you a dear friend. ☺️👍🏼
Thank you again Robert for your work and honesty during all the years 🙏❤
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. 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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Thank you very much@@PolarWarriors , he helped me many years ago during a crisis, unfortunately my partner are I are no longer together. Nevertheless I learnt and kept learning of course, as you never know who you may meet in life. Again thank you for your dedication and talk about very sensitive matters, the platform and Robert conversation was crucial for me to take care of myself and support my partner at the time as much as I could.
Stating facts about the person's behavior without judgement is cruciall! Lately my husband has been laughing when I get overwhelmed/frustrated, I tell him that by laughing during this time isn't helping me and it is only making things harder for me to process and move forward but he always says "I wasn't laughing at you I was laughing at the situation", I've pleaded several times to please stop but he doesn't get it and I don't know what to say to him to get this to stop.
I'm not in denial. I do have a challenge with being labeled but I can wave a white flag with this one. Very good video and pretty much spot on with me. The only thing I have a challenge was is labels. Great tools. Thanks for sharing
Hi Rob I first started watching your videos about a year ago when my wife started acting weird. I have been dealing with her denial for over a year now. The hardest thing I have ever been through in life so far is seeing her literally destroy herself and our family. I am 100% convinced that she has bipolar but have not been successful in getting her to see a doctor. As the divorce process goes forward I will make one last push to get her to see a doctor. Thank you so much for your time and effort for educating people about this debilitating disease.
Hi summit! I am so sorry that you are in such a tumultuous situation! Please know you are not alone! There are a lot of support groups for family and friends of people with bipolar. Nami has local lists. In case you are interested Rob offers one on one support on Patreon and we have a support group for patrons only on discord where we have a lot of spouses attend. Take care!
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Thank you for making these videos outside. It's almost like I went outside today when I watch them 😄
I love that you said that! I’ve been enjoying looking for new places to film outdoors, and it’s a little easier than setting up all the lights I need to film indoors. Stop by the channel anytime! If you ever have questions or would like to connect personally, there’s a link in the video description where I can be reached
- Rob
@@PolarWarriors thank you so much for the response. Your videos help me so much
Congratulations! I have been here since you started! The growth is amazing. I am a bipolar warrior with you and all others out there! May we all do what we need to to have a happy life despite this disorder.❤❤❤
Awe! Thank you so much for always watching. Means a lot to me.
It still blows my mind how many people follow the channel. A little intimidating actually 😅😅. Take extra good care and stop by the channel anytime 🤗☀️☀️
-Rob
Thank you for the information you are sharing! My significant other just told me that he struggles with bi-polar. I came here after our conversation in hopes that I could find tips on relationships with someone with bi-polar and even to learn more about it because I am not very familiar with it. Our relationship is special and very important to us which is why he said he told me of his diagnosis. I have subscribed and will definitely be watching more videos for clarity and understanding.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I’m glad the videos have been helpful. I think it’s amazing that you are going out of your way to learn about it so you can understand him better. I wish more partners would do that. Kudos to you! I have quite a few videos talking about relationship stuff. If you ever have any questions or would like to connect, there’s a link in the video description where I can be reached 🤗☀️☀️
-Rob
@@PolarWarriors Thank you! I will definitely keep that in mind.
My boyfriend and I both have bipolar disorder. We take our medicines.
Medicine can be difficult but it keeps us steady enough to stay together. We have lasted 12 years and still get along.
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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Just wanted to add that your point no 8 is one of the most effective and so correct.
I used third tip yesterday and it worked very well thank you.
You have a polar bear on your shirt, haha that's awesome. I just wanted to say thank you for this, thank you for all of your videos. I've shared this in the hope that family members will watch. Thanks again, still here, Andrew
Given anti depressants even after a bipolar diagnosis in 1988. Put on Elavil. Struggled for 30 years until Seroquel. It’s not a miracle drug but close.
The crime here is I wasn’t told I was bipolar in 1988. I found it on my health records 30 + years later.
Wow they should feel ashamed not telling you
I was on a medication for over 13 years, and it worked. These past 16 months I have been through four medications, and it's been HELL ON EARTH. I am trying a newone this past week, I hope it works. I need to move on with my life in so many ways.
My loved one is currently off meds and has decided they just need more vegetables and journaling. Wouldn’t be a problem if they didn’t drag me into their paranoia and addiction.
So needed this, thank you
Thank you - another great video
You've learned a lot over the years thanks for all your information.
My boyfriend has been diagnosed but he doesn't take care of it. Sometimes he recognizes that he has it and then all he needs to do is get healthy. He thinks fasting for ridiculous periods and going to the gym will solve this. He does this for a few weeks and then spirals. If I bring up seeing a doctor of any kind then I'm just calling him sick.... It's so overwhelming that we had to move out from living together and now he is in his car because he didn't find another solution....
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Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
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teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
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Thank you 💗
This is exactly what i needed! Thank you so much! My husband has Bipolar.he’s been told that since he was a teen, he is 54 and still doesn’t want to believe it. We’ve been married for 20 years but It’s been very difficult for him and me in the last couple years especially. I think it’s all coming to a head so to speak. Only recently I’ve been really doing deeper research and digging in to help. I have been keeping track of the mania and depressive episodes. I’ve tried sharing my research but he wasn’t open to it at the time. I will do what you suggested and keep trying. I SO want things to get better for us…. I am a sensitive person so it’s hard to not get hurt by everything but it helps to better understand what’s going on. Thank you! ❤
Hello Robert. Thanks again for your thoughtful video. Take care and GOD bless
Wow! Pretty much spot on
Timing and location is definitely the most important piece of advice. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank You for keeping this channel up Robert!
More to come!
Thank you for your work!
Thank you for watching 🤩🤗☀️
Thank you for your insight
You are so welcome!
An intelligent and much needed breakdown, as always.
Thank you so much for the kind words! 🥰
My mom has suffered from bipolar for many years. This last time she was down was the longest it was for almost 6 months. She had finally gone to a Dr and got on the right medicine. She was seeing a psychiatrist and counselor. She was feeling really good. She was messaging me every day at 6 am was in a great place and then boom down again. I don't know if there was a trigger or not. I just feel so helpless especially not being in the same state. Everyone tells me to just leave her alone and let them live their lives. Struggling hard and constantly worried.😢😢
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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Thank you so much for explaining 😢❤
Thank you so much for watching ❤️☀️☀️
Thank you for sharing. ( :
After having a bad tbi at work I became very mentally unstable and went into phycosis hallucinations and everything. The doctors thought I was just really depressed and gave me Prozac then zoloft it almost killed me I got serotonin syndrome finally my psychiatrist told me I'm bipolar #2 lithium helped but gave me hypothyroidism and made me fat I switched to depeakote it helped but I felt zombie like and eventually stopped all meds. Now exercise yoga meditation good foods and prayer is my new meds it's hard but is doable i hope everyone can find peace within the chaos of bipolar 🙏
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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So great full for you and your channel.
Thank you so much!
Thank you Sir. You have given me knowledge and understanding not to mention validation about our illness and that's huge! This channel is so helpful and very much needed.
Can bipolar people be mean, rude and aggresive, and a bit narcissistic too.
Definitely
Another great video ✌️
Thanks my friend! 🙌🤩
I was diagnosed with bipolar type one and 2020 and I keep denying my diagnosis haven’t been on medication for three years I’ve been spiraling out of control, suicidal self harming binging severely depressed, pretty much get suicidal on a daily basis I know this isn’t the place to really get help I’ve been diagnosed with many things recently diagnosed with autism, as well as BPD and ADHD I’m not on any medication at the moment I’m scared I was on Abilify and I ended up having some complication. I’m pretty sure I ended up with psychosis or I have some hallucinations and auditory. Not sure if it was due to medication, but it was terrifying.
But I always had that assumption with bipolar disorder mania it has the last 4 to 7 days and I always thought that it Hass to be where you have a lot of energy where you just feel happy. I’m never happy. I am always depressed crippling it’s like bedridden. To the point, I have to literally forced myself to get out of bed. I get agitated very easily. There’s periods where I’m very moody angry. My emotions are all over the place. I feel like I snap at people over the smallest things I have crying spells not sure what that is from cause I’ve been diagnosed with so much. But I recently had a seven minute audio with the person and they told me you’re all over the place in a seven minute audio conversation. You talked about 10 different topics and it made me feel bad about myself. I didn’t know I did that but there’s times where it’s like I’m talking really fast and it’s like you’re very excited and you can’t stop yourself because it’s like a motor running if I had to say it any way it’s like you’re a Ferrari going 200 miles an hour that’s how times you’re talking but that’s also how your brain is at times because it doesn’t shut off I’m just trying to make sense of all this and I don’t know. Drives me crazy. 😢
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@@PolarWarriors thank you I appreciate your feedback
Thank you so much I wish my family would understand this illness
You are amazing thank you
You are!
Yes Robert this can be tough. I knew there was something wrong but family didn’t care to know how deep the issue was and had to go it alone. BTW Robert you would make an excellent Therapist! 🤙🏽
Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge your explanation are making sense to me. I have been involved with a beautiful lady that suffers from bi polar and ADHD. Life wasn't always good but when it was it was amazing. One of the problems was that she could not take any responsibility for not admitting when she was wrong about a situation. A disagreement that she would not take responsibility for. Unfortunately we ended up separated because of it, despite me trying to make her see it from a different perspective, it did not help. I offered a few suggestions but no. I absolutely love this lady but when things are like this, it makes it super difficult and the stress that comes with it, is super painful. my question is, is this normal, even when she says that she is feeling normal and me seeing that sometime isn't right. I have been open minded and supported her through a few episodes that where not good. the other thing that she does is blaming me for everything and nit picking on everything ,blowing thing's out of proportion. I have learnt a lot but there is so much more to learn.
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I've just been diagnosed bipolar2 but i have had two manic episodes and they have terrified me iam so confused and feel the only help has been my psychiatrist the doctors have had me on three different types of medication after putting me on mirtazipine at first they made me worse and to the point i nearly ended up in hospital but i still cant sleep and i dont know why its the weekend here and cant do anything with doctors until tomorrow just grateful for videos helping explain what ive still to learn 😢
Good Points👍
Glad you think so!
Thanks !!
Welcome!
great advice thanks I have a daughter who I'm trying to help but I'm not sure what to do. She stay in her room hours and hours say she taking class on line all day . Yes she come out here and there.
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Hi Sir. new subscriber here.
Great content.
Question - Is it correct that bipolar type 1 or 2 in womem (in manía or depression) always cheat on their husbands?
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OH! Wow!
Thanks so much for taking the time to reply.
It's an honor Sir.
Question - How possible it'll be to misdiagnosed someone with bipolar disorder when in fact they are Covert - NPD?
I'm sorry for this question but I need help and I can't seem to find it anywhere.
My Son was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder, after dealing with many years of substance abuse, in and out of rehab several times, I just wonder how come any of the doctors that trested him never told us about this,and now It is hard for him to accept and for us to trust the prescribed meds, I feel lost 😔
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. 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:
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teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
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@@PolarWarriors thank you Dianna I will give this information to my son and try to convince him to make the phone call
I just gave my car keys to a neighbor and decided I need to stay home and detox. Staying away from coffee, and being social. Over talking gets me hyper. Just need to sit and listen. Best to communicate via writing vs talking.
I think my wife is having a manic episode. She says I’m weaponizing her mental health and too controlling. She had to stop taking her med for 2 month due to surgery and the med she had to take with that. And I’m the one who gives her meds. And she now has moved out now.
Hi there! I'm so sorry to hear about your wife! Rob offers one on one support on Patreon if you are interested and we have a support group for patrons only and we have a few spouses who attend. Take gentle care!
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I'm sorry
When someone is hospitalized during mania, how long does it typically last and should you back off until they are stabilized to visit if they seem agitated by your presence?
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teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
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Thank you for this content. Ive always known my mother has a mental illness, but never knew what it was. Everything on your channel hits the nail right on the head its unbelievable.
Your help and advice is so much appreciated thank you
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teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
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I waited till 50 to be diagnosed..ADHD diagnosis as a freshman in college..20yrs old.
When you have both..ADHD overlaps often..one starts one ends..I try to treat both but..one usually loses out.
I don't blame my son or throw in his face his symptoms..I try to use me..as an example...when they do this .when I'm like this..etc.. He's seen how much I've accomplished thru the yrs..even tho I'm sick and not treated..I got thru.
He's gotten so mean and hard lately..never was like this.
Doing nothing with his life..but at 16 he was a Dominoes asst manager . I can't even get him to get insurance..free now since he's unemployed..he won't do anything to help himself and it angers me...he truly needs help.
Living with his grandma, sleeps all day .goes to local bar each night...drinks all night.
Yet..he still is the 1st to offer help to anyone needing it.
Hi! I'm so sorry to hear that your son is troubled at the moment. Rob also attention deficit issues as well. In case you are interested Rob offers one on one support on Patreon and he has a weekly support group for patrons only on discord. He also has a specific support group for family and friends. Would love to have you there!
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rob I really need an answer can acne be the trigger for depressive episodes?
I FEEL IT WHEN I GET A BREAKOUT IT TRIGGER MY MANIA AND DEPPRESSION
ALSO DOES SEROQUEL CAUSE ACNE?
I’ve never seen any studies showing that acne is related to depressive episodes, however, it can be a trigger for some people to feel negatively. Some of us go for a longer periods of time without showering when we are depressed. That can cause acne. I’ve never heard of Seroquel causing acne.
Trigger warning..... hospitalisation....in France, I am terrified of this, have seen a friend 10 years ago walk this path, I was horrified and afraid for her (if anyone in France is reading this I am talking about the psychiatric hospital in Moisselles less than an hour from Paris.
Thank you for the trigger warning. I’m so sorry to hear that your friend went through such a bad experience. I hope you find my videos useful and continue to stop by the channel 🤗🙏☀️
-Rob
@@PolarWarriors thank you Rob. I find your Channel the most mind-changing, reassuring, lucidity-inducing, calming and helpful on all of TH-cam. I can watch in French, German, Russian and English but no other channel gets close to yours. Sending you encouragement, strength and thanks 💐
Subscribed! This is very helpful thank you. My ex partner is manic but taking ssri anti depressants, he refuses to stop taking them (they triggered the mania) and is refusing to get treatment. I have a bad feeling that he will remain manic for as long as he is taking anti depressants. It’s been torturous, because of all this I had to leave. I am afraid he will remain manic for as long as he takes ssri’s. Heartbreaking 💔 do you ever think he will come around?
This is a very familiar story to me unfortunately. I am so sorry that you are on the receiving end of a bipolar relationship. We are often the hardest on our partners. Setting boundaries is super important. Much of my change has come from the fear of losing something I care deeply about. I just uploaded a video recently talking about denial. Check it out when you have the chance. If you would like to connect and talk more, there’s a link in the video description where I can be reached. I am available and happy to help.
-Rob
@@PolarWarriorsThank you so much ❤
I have Bi polar and a TBI im already depressed watching this
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Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
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teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
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My BIL is diagnosed BP1 and he is in complete denial. His mother, who is Bordeline with strong narc tendencies, is also in denial as admitting he is ill would mean she *failed* as a mother. My husband, his mother's flying monkey, supports his mother. So I am dealing with an entire circle that's in complete denial. So to protect our kids, I had to set up a hard boundary and cut contact with my BIL, go very low contact with my MIL and I avoid the topic with my husband, unless the decision making affects our family somehow. Sad but I had to.
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 have a friend who tried one med - lithium - and hated how it made him flat. I’m just wondering if any newer meds for bipolar have helped anyone here? I know it’s different for everyone but just curious? Thanks!
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Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
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teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
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The oroblem is the horrible side effects and ineffectiveness of the medication.
Rob Is that a Redwood?
im going thru it now my wife yells at me and our grown kids simple things set her off
My loved one was diagnosed with Bipolar1 almost 3 years ago but is also addicted to stimulant Vyvanse. He is better this year but still not normal. How do I get him to understand he needs rehab and needs his meds regularly. Sometimes I also feel maybe his psychosis was brought over by his high dose of stimulant he has been taking for several years. Please help🙏
Hi there! 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 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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Hello, my partner has bipolar disorder and he refuses to take pills. the side effects of the drugs scared him. but at the same time he wants to smoke marijuana and snort ketamine bought on the black market.. he says it helps him and there are no side effects. Over the last 6 months, his episodes have changed more often. Depression lasts longer, about 2 weeks, and then mania for a week and then depression again.. How can I convince him to start treatment? He says bipolar has not cured, what with medications or without them. what to do? Help.
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. 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 was in denial 🥲
Hi there, that's understandable. It can be difficult to accept that you have a diagnosis like bipolar disorder. I hope that you're doing well today and that you have the support you need. Take good care. -Rachel (Polar Warriors Team Member)
I found reclusing with my dogs is my way to cope.
Hi Keone!! I can totally relate, I can isolate with two cats and a dog! When it comes to peer support though, I am all for it. I just think there are some things that only us bipolar folk can understand. In case you are interested Rob offers one on one support on Patreon and we have a support group for patrons only on discord. Take gentle care!
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
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teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
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My mom is autistic/bipolar with psychosis Jehovah Witness. She is consumed by the organization and we all live so she is comfortable because she is in denial that she is wrong about anything, if you disagree with her, she gets very angry. So we all just have to let her do what she wants. The only professional help she gets is the organization that only puts a bandage over the very out of control situation she is in. She thinks serving Jehovah is better than any doctor also that the kingdom is coming and everyone is going to die that’s not a JW and she will be fixed in the new system anyways.
I suffer in silence for her comfort. Harmful cuts need to be stopped
Hi Homeinblanket!! I'm so sorry to hear about your mum. My mother is undiagnosed, untreated bipolar and I can't imagine religious abuse thrown into the mix. I just wanted to say that you should take care of yourself, assemble your own support system, consider joining a support group because you are not alone! Rob has a weekly support group for patrons on discord if you are interested. Family members are welcome to join us. Take gentle care!
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
www.crisistextline.org/
teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member
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
Suicidal ideation was there since 12 rough child hood but this would explain the severity of the panic attacks my pupil dialed parents thought I was on drugs. Honestly still struggling to accept this I find any excuse to think no it isn’t true even get explosive anger at the thought of it
Hi! I had a hard time accepting my diagnosis as well. I think it's natural. I had to take a leap of faith and trust my doctors, being on a mood stabiliser changed my life. 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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I had a friend and we were pretty close, we did so much together for about 1.5 years. We had a conversation one evening and I revealed something to him he felt was a betrayal of our friendship. We didn’t have a romantic connection but it caused him to walk away from me and has not spoken to me since. I’m so heartbroken and don’t understand why he hasn’t spoken to me since. I have always suspected bipolar but of course, I don’t know for sure. Will he ever talk to me or if he is truly bipolar, will he forever write me off?
Hi jellybean!! I'm so sorry that you are having trouble with your friend! In case you are interested Rob offers one on one support on Patreon and we have a support group for patrons only on discord where you can ask us questions. Take gentle care!
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I adore you
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My son, 41, has ADHD..but also Bipolar..he refuses to admit it .won't get help..shuts me down. He's super smart..135IQ... I think he's afraid to admit it and he blames it all on ADHD..a lot is true .but Bipolar is hitting him hard now...he'd be so much better with therapy n meds..I'm a psych nurse .since he's 18.. I've known..and I have it too.
Is it possible to get thru this disorder without meds
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Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
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teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
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All the expectations me as a relative has to put up with make me think there is no meaning in my life anymore. Up until now my life was close to as happy as it gets. No complaints. Now I'll have to live with that for the rest of my life. I will never again be able to be myself. It's not a choice to live close (not together) to mentally sick person. There is no point in living a life like that. Health care doesn't care unfortunatelly. I'm drowning together with my relative...
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Sometimes we all need someone to talk to:
www.crisistextline.org/
teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
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Am bipolar but I have never taught of suicide am diagnosed 2013 is that means I will be suicidal in future?
Is ghosting common?
I'm growing tired of masking up and being "happy"
My Husband is by polar he break his phone and take alcohol alot I'm trying my best to be there but I'm very stressed up
Hi there! I'm so sorry to hear that you are having trouble with your husband! In case you are interested Rob offers one on one support on Patreon and he has a weekly support group for patrons only on discord and also a specific support group for partners and family. Take gentle care!
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How I contact u sir
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-Rachel (Polar Warriors team member)
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Hi fellow Polar warrior here. Looking for content that would help someone like me, a stay at home mom with bipolar disorder. I know you’re not a stay at home mom but just thought I’d go out on a limb to see if anyone knows info that would help my situation .
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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The meds make me sick, tired and fat and many other symptoms There should be more research on psilocybin
It's hard to diagnose someone who is in my shoes because look at how my life is. Can you imagine how frustrating all of this is .when I try and communicate my thoughts and true feelings and it falls on deaf ears. You people almost broke my hand today. It's constant warfare of the mind. What would YOUR life be like if it were YOU?
xxxxx
I hope you are feeling ok you are breathing hard and seems pale worried about you thank you for your help
It’s really hot outside filming in the summer. I am more than fine and healthy right now. Thank you for your concern ❤😊
He’s absolutely fine. Just doing Gods work and educating people. God bless. I didn’t notice any shortness of breath.
you are so good looking
really i am worried about you
OK 🤔.