2/2/2022 Hi everyone I'm so grateful for watching this movie because it reminds me Of my childhood when no one understood me and my mother and teachers would tell me I was a lost cause, so when I was 13 I ran away and my mother didn't even care to find me. So I got married at 15 and things just got worse Because my X husband was violent with me but thank God I left him and all My prayers helped me through with out doctors or medication. After years I got married again and I was diagnosed with cancer but I fought it with Faith and Now I'm turning 46 this Saturday 2/5/1976 and I feel so blessed. I just wish I could help others believe In miracles so they can fight all evil and cast them away with Prayers. AMEN. From Houston Texas May God Bless you all.
Powerful movie! People really don't realize how common mental health problems are! The stigma needs to be removed and treatment needs to be sought out! God bless!
yes but, it's so strange that insurances cover so little of the costs for expensive treatment. it would be great if a certain type of 'group therapy' was required in schools. it would be an eye opener for so many ppl. they could teach at least enough about mental illness so ppl could recognize it in others. my uncle was a very angry & jealous person. He murdered my aunt & it could have been prevented if family had realized he was mentally ill...!
SOmetimes kids dont have mental illness they are just spoiled. If you spend him one year in Serbia and let him survive in the wilderness he would come home a man. Stop to shower kids with love and protect them from danger.
True glad I did you never know what people will turn and never want you around anymore people turn their backs and disappear with no answers after many years of life, you think I did something wrong I never treated them bad in the first
Love is rare... Spread it, anger is bad... Drop it, life is short... Live it. Being a mother is priceless and a life time job. She portraits it in this movie. Thanks for sharing coz so many families under go such circumstances
A tear jerker which I am glad I watched. As a person affected by mental illness my prayer is for more knowledge, adequate healthcare treatment, diagnosis and facilities.
Only Jesus Christ can set you free, whoever the son sets free is free indeed. Repentance towards God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is what is required of us. Jesus finished it all on the cross, death, sin, sickness, was defeated by the blood of Jesus Christ upon that Cross. Christ crucified for the salvation of mankind, raised from the dead for our justification.
Very good movie. Hit me deeply on a personal level. Being from a large African American family I was the the only one that struggles with mental illness. I'm 60 now and this brought back she many painful memories.
First and foremost, I want to thank all the people who put this project/movie, actors together. It is a must watch for families going through anxiety, Depression, and bipolar disorder. I have them. It hurts to watch but LEARNED so much from it. It is a beautiful movie even when it is about sad reality of what life offers to some of us. Watch it with a "grain of salt". Love & Peace!
There are so many people who are suffering from mental disorders and this isn’t easy not only for them but for their families. Tim’s Mom has been so very tough and very loving and patient. This movie is very touching and dramatic. It’s really a beautiful film. Thank your for the upload
I have anxiety and depression problems but not bipolar. I feel for this family and everything they went through. I'm very glad the husband and wife were able to stay married throughout the rough journey, some parents couldn't.
Some ..I know of no one who makes it through the bi polar takes it all their is nothing left but self hate for failing and in America its all every bit about money!!!
Once Harry and Catherine understood how bipolar disorder works, they stopped taking their frustrations with Tim's behavior out on one another. Education is the key to understanding.
Great movie, outstanding acting. No matter how frustrating it can be for parents/a parent or it makes them feel like a failure, sometimes you just don’t have the tools to help your own child. The only way to help them then is to always be there and/or seek professional help. This movie is a perfect showcase of this, with no dramatizations or romanizations. A mental illness affects the entire family and the stress of it can cause other diseases.
Mental health doesn’t just affect the individual!! It affects the entire family. I know firsthand. My dad was very mentally disturbed, I am also, but am medicated and it’s made a really positive difference.
NEVER UNDERESTIMATE EVEN THE SLIGHTEST SADNESS. NEVER, NEVER TELL A PERSON WHO SUFFERS FROM DEPRESSION IS TO "SNAP OUT OF IT." IT'S NOT A TRANCE. THE WORD HERE THAT HELPS IS COMPASSION; VALIDATING THE PERSON, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
I had a doctor tell me I needed to snap out of it once. I just looked at him because I didn't know snapping out of it was an option. All I knew is that I was spending every second of every day trying to keep my head from going under. Living this way is a lot of work and filters through every aspect of your life, the way you think, work, relate to others etc. etc. Everything feels like too much work and you spend every second of every day just keeping afloat. I liked that doctor but for me "snapping out of it" was no more an option that asking a serial killer to "snap out of it".
Yeah Rita oooh well and todays kids more often than not start to see a psychiatrist at the age of 3....and btw...writing all capital letters is considered SCREAMING! So much for your hypothesis!!!
This is the second time watching this movie and have forgotten how it turns out so looking forward to watching again. Hi from Australia. My depression and anxiety that l experienced as a child never went away and now as an adult in my 50's have 20 years of therapy wahen l found the right therapist in my late 20's. Despite my parents having preofessional careers, early intervention would have been preferable and l often wonder why they didn't.
From the states Melanie hope you are doing well, keep your head up and your heart open. ❤ first time watching this movie I've been binge watching these movies for a while, run into a few good ones. Take care young lady..
Hello Melanie. I’m from SC and anxiety and depression run in my family. It’s unfortunate and some parents choose to ignore it or just Not wanna deal with it. I’m so sorry that you have gone through this. But you are not alone: I promise you that. There are so many of us here that have went through their own hell and no one was willing to help. I love you from SC ❤️
@@canditamcguckian1031 ZThat is very very sweet of you Candita. l hope and wish for you a safe, peacful and happy life. :) :) :) ps...pets are grate for anxiety
لاان ان القلق والاكتئاب ياتيان من العدم اكيد هنالك سبب ما،فانا عشتها ومزالت اثارها تلازمني لكنني قاومتها في صمت لم اجد احدا بجانبي و مزلت والسبب اكتىابي هو شجار ابي و أمي اللذي لا بنتي أبدا عشت طفولة صعبة جدا لكنني اتظاهر بالقوة و الثقة بالنفس حتى لا اكون لقمة صاغية لأحد اتمنى حظا سعيدا لكم جميعا.
Hi There Jesus loves you and you can be set free from anxiety and depression! surrender to him.He died on the cross for you and I and bore all our sickness and deseases once and for all took it upon himself on the cross. Many do not know the truth which is sad and rely on modern medicine and ability of human powers doctors medicine etc. Never underestimate the power of Jesus Christ. He can do the impossible. When you know the truth it shall set you free. Blessing from Melbourne Australia.
I love this. Thank you for making such a movie to educate the public and showing that mental illness is no one's fault. Additionally, thank you for showing that it is not an individual problem but a family problem to be navigated as a family.
No ones fault ?? You sure have a lot to learn. Injecting people of all with toxic crap and eating toxic crap etc, and all forms of abuse. Lyme Disease also and other medical conditions
Yes, I was in the Lyme clinic with my daughter. Most patients are nice and very educated people till they have the attack of sickness. You can observe in them not only psychical symptoms like fabromalagia, seizures, migraines etc but psychological like rage, bipolar, depression. When they are in rage their faces are completely changing, sometimes they eyes look very scary. Read about Lyme and in many instances you will find the reason of your sickness.
When I read, nobody's fault, I thought, ignorance. I was raped, sodomized and other horrific sex acts at 4 yrs old for a year by my mom's 40 yr old friend. The detectives, prosecutor, judge and all my doctors over decades strongly disagree with you. Wouldn't shocke me if you were in the mental health realm. It's chalked full of incompetant morons
Well mental issues can still be the fault of someone cause people can get them because of smt that happened Like my friend got sexualy harrased and because of this she is deppresed
This resonates with me and my family. We went through this with my oldest daughter...she didn't have bipolar, but suffer with Depression and panic attacks. It was a heart breaker not knowing what it was at first...oh if I cried, she was not that social in school, but she did great with her grades. There was something we could not put our finger on, she hided really well then, until 8th grade. I was able to take her to a therapist, but she was good at lying to them, telling them that she was fine. Then she decided to get into gymnastics she was a bit old for it, but she exhale on it, competed and all, but there was something within her that she was not happy. We struggled to get the right people to let us know exactly what was wrong with her, I never felt so alone. My husband was not good at dealing with it either, it was on me to take her places for help. Then HS didn't help much, on her sophomore year she started to hang out with the wrong crowd, it was devastating. Lots of things happened she even cut her wrist one day at my house, I almost die. It's not fun to have a child with anxiety and depression, plus if they put then in meds that don't work for them. I use to punished myself all the time, the guilt I carried for not understanding at first, I use to question my parenting skills but it was not my fault. We also have another daughter a year younger, she is ok and seen a lot. Since I was not able to help her and she didn't want our help much, I went on to work with people with Autism and mental illness, till the day I still do it, that help me to learn how to help my own daughter. I got the training of how to deal with behavior and situations, I learned so much with other parents. Now a days we have a great relationship with her, she learn skills of how to cope with her anxiety. Awesome movie by the way!
My best friend developed mental health problems as a young teen,the episodes would come and go .In between would be the most amazing ,fun loving heart of gold I ever new. Over time it wore him down but his spirit never disappeared. It was standing room only at his funeral and tears flowed openly as a young man of 39 was laid to rest. RIP Mike.
A strong family who held it together during the worst of times .The parents were very strong ,I love the fact the Dad did not leave but stayed when something like this can tear a family apart.Mental illness has such a stigma when it is an illness and needs treatment.
Mental illness runs in my family and it can ruin lives if left untreated. 😒 I have seen it wreak havoc and found the courage to speak about it. Hope others do to. I'm here for anyone who needs prayer or support 🙏
Runs in mine too, mom was diagnosed Paranoid Schizophrenic she was around 27 but wasn’t diagnosed until she was admitted to a mental institution at age 32…..dad divorced and left me with mom, Dad lived & worked in a town 3 hours away, so he didn’t have any idea how bad off she was, back in the 60s girl children could not pick dads to live with until the age of 14 but boys could live with either parent ( times have changed) and I was also learning disabled stayed back in the 7th grade…….I’m lucky to be here today, I decided not to have kids, bad gene Pool……and didn’t get the tools in life to become a good parent……….
This is such a good movie. My only child was diagnosed with autism and ADHD. So we know how hard it can get. I feel her pain, I feel her fear, I just pray that I stay well.
As a parent of a 22 year old son, also diagnosed when he was a child, when you go to the IEP Meetings, concentrate on PROGRESS. Your child might go slower than other kids, but I assure you, he is progressing. My son is also on the Autism Spectrum and has also been diagnosed with ADHD and emotional disabilities. Just remember to promote his talents and do not let the school staff and special education staff lower your standards. There is flexibility and reasonable accommodations for students. For example, even though Algebra may be a requirement for Computer Skills, the School can relax the requirements Also, trust yourself; find videos in TH-cam that may be useful for him, or websites with appropriate "educational" games. You can be surprised at the variety of videos that can enhance his school or workplace development learning. Most importantly, do not forget entertainment activities, groups (try Parks and Recreation), and free community activities, such as movies, music, festivals, etc. Although my son graduated from high school 2018, he did not complete the "normal" academic load; so now he is taking GED classes two evenings a week at Arlington Community Learning (for adults). He also signed up for some cooking classes and trade classes (faucet repair, replacing electrical outlets), also at the Arlington Community Learning. This really will enhance his job opportunities. My son now has been working full-time for more than a year, and he was working part-time while he was attending the Program for Employment Preparedness (Arlington County, VA). Fortunately he has come a long way and probably could live independently, with guidance. As my daughter tells me, EVERYBODY needs guidance in certain aspects of their lives. GOOD LUCK!
I hear you when you pray that you stay well. I'm now suffering from an attack from a person who suffers with bipolar disorder; she tried to poison me during one of her "spells". It's not just the person with the bipolar who suffers; the whole family suffers in differing ways due to this disease.
I work with people with autism, 30 years now. Have a nephew with autism. Someone very close to me has Bipolar disorder. It has been hard. But it has not beat us down. Our faith in God and God himself has held us in His very compassionate care. This is a great movie, showing the great hardships of mental illness and the fight to not give up. We are worth it.
@@maverick2222 There *IS* a God Who knows your every thought, who knows each word you've ever uttered, and heard every prayer you've prayed. He loves you with so much passion, He sent His only Son to die in your place on the Cross. I am a sinner. I have broken God's Moral Law. Jesus paid my fine. My Heavenly Father won't put my "in jail" when I die. Jesus paid my fine. *I tell you all this over the extreme seriousness of the situation you are in.* I care about you! If this person has another "spell" and succeeds, you WILL die. You deserve to know the truth about where you might spend eternity. I am praying for you. Peace
The child became an irritant at some point not until I found out he had disorder, the mum stood solidly behind him all thru💕👌 mothers are priceless💎 Great movie!
Not just a movie. Im half way thru it and this is so much my life except i didnt, dont have the money they had. I still dont know what to do. I hope to see something that can help by end of film.
Very beautiful ! Love how his eldest sibling stood up for him😍 mom's always believed in their kids. The dad very supportive over all happy I watched ❤️
Great movie, thank you. I really enjoyed it. What a great united family, especially the husband, he always agreed to pay for therapy, private school, private place to help his kid. Great husband and a great mom !
What a touching movie and to find out 1 in 5 children in the US are affected/afflicted very sad. Every family struggling with a bipolar child needs to see. Heartbreaking trying to figure out how to get help. Even seeing someone else's struggles and realizing you are not alone in dealing with this disease would be a salve.
I can relate to this movie as a single-mom I had to deal with a chemical in-balance with my son early in the 80s. no one had a clue he's still in and out of therapy as a grown man... this movie is relevant due to the crisis and the pandemic United States is dealing with Mental Health it's going to be greatly needed !!I plan to get my Master's Degree so I can be able to help families.
That’s one good film I sat crying brought back memories very hard to go through but when you get there worth it in the end family love helping talking helps and nothing can get in the way true to life👍♥️
Such a great movie !!! I cried and laugh so many emotions !! I can relate with the struggle because I have a son with similar issues. Prayers for every family going through this!!
I remember the constant fights for my mo with both my father and I. This movie is profound and educational. God Bless You Mom. I know you are finding your happyness in heaven. Thank you goes out to all those involved in creating and sharing this incredible movie.
It's not a joke being a mother/parent of Tim. She is working a very hard time with her son. She is doing whatever she can do to take care and sacrifice that kind of problematic child. It's not easy, I'm crying huhuhu. I salute to her and to all mother who has the same problem with Tim.
I did also, I classified myself as a functional depress individual. The saddest thing for me is that those who may have some understanding of what you may be going through, use it against you. I believe knowing they want me to fail is what's motivating me to keep going. Therefore, I am surviving by the skin of my teeth.
@@ariebasie6252 I hear you and I want you to know you are not alone. I too have spent my lifetime totally alone without understanding from the world. I have tried to make the world care but they won't so. Just know you are OK and understand you and care for you. I know it is shameful but you do what you have to do. Love yourself most of all and enjoy your company.
Or what your going thru. The schools just want to send you to court for truancy, the courts just want to declare you unfit.... ur kid refuses to go to therapy of any kind, and to beat it all... you are dealing with TWO kids like this... NOT ONE.... its like absolutely no one gets it... any of it... sometimes I wish the courts would find me unfit so they could see and deal with them, then tell me how to proceed with these kids....
@@ariebasie6252 yes, just learned the hard way, it is a problem because we started not trusting anyone. People love a cancer survivor story, but we battled to stay alive everyday, and people think you are just crazy. We are not crazy, and nobody asked to be born with any health challenges. I am a winner, day to day.
So sad, yes I cried. It's so hard to see families going thru what they go thru. I've been thru a lot but I'm blessed to have a great dad who has been here for me. Family is everything. Forgive, love and be there for one another. Let things go, cause it's not worth dwelling on it.
I’m 50 years old and have suffered from chronic stress disorder, Bipolar,Anxiety and Depression has ruled my life since childhood…Every day is a challenge 😢
Hello Bobby my name is Jennifer & I’m 54 have suffered from Depression Anxiety having a Learning Disability ADHD my whole life even though I wasn’t diagnosed until age 13. As now being 54 years old these 4 haven’t gone away or became easier as time has passed. I take medications & do the best one day at a time but my quality of life because of these difficulties make things harder in all aspects of life & when I was younger my life was more social had friends did fun activities more & things just seemed a little easier even when I went through certain times that were especially hard from experiences that came up which I had to deal with take care of & what I remember then & still do now is the feeling of being alone in times of stress when things are extra tough to manage & I wish so much that there was 1 friend with me by my side for moral support to help me get through something or get something done & when they are in the same or similar situation I would gladly do the same in return because that’s what friends are for it would make life so much easier & I wouldn’t feel so alone isolated like I’m the only person who feels this way because every time when I’m in this exact situation nobody else I know feels this way or has ever & Im all by myself but I do have a couple friends they don’t have any of the things I have had my whole life & cope with every day so a person can’t really understand how that feels. I have a cat & a dog but spend lot of time alone as far as humans it’s not the best way don’t think so. Thanks for letting me share this was long but I read things in what u wrote that I related to felt a little less alone thank you. 😊
I get it I'm 50 as well I have found who my family and friends were and it's hard doing it alone when I found all these years that a lot of them were phony fake malicious intent, hateful and most of all like I said I just missed it all, it helps when you have true sincere people that really unconditionally Love you that I once believe do you think I did something wrong to others I didn't that's the worst part, other way around it gave them an excuse to find a doormat to abuse to the nasty ones that don't want to look at themselves anyway😢 thank God for kind decent people out there because it is very rare
This movie pulled my guts through my heart with tears. (Poor guy) Not to mention the poor Mom going through the trauma and sacrifice of separating him from her heart..., (Sending him away) feeling as if she didn't have what it took to be a mom to him.
I'm so glad they made this movie. I think everyone should watch it. Mental illness in a family, rather it's core comes from a child or a parent, it effects everyone in that family! It casts shame and sometimes terror and isolation into a household. But with help and especially with understanding and lack of judgement from friends, extended family, community etc. there is hope! If you're struggling you are not alone and you're in my prayers
Great movie brings back a lot of memory for me I was a divorced mother bringing up a son with the same illness. It was so very hard. And went through a lot of trouble my son all grown up now but with a lot of problems.
Strong family, have a brother with the same disorder, its really so bad. Its so great that are certain people who are able yo get such treatment and they get ok.
I'm bipolar and it's been hard on my life. I'm currently taking a medication that is so far working for me. I'm one of the 20% that take their meds. It still doesn't got me from thinking wanting somebody to kill me instantly. When I'm driving I hope somebody hits me so hard that I passed away. That will always be in my head no matter how much medication I take. So I got three dogs and a cat that really helped me alot. God bless everyone that has to go through somebody with bipolar. As long as you can be supportive it would be all right. Thank you so much for this movie
While I'm here trying till now for years, I talked that I need help, but my mom always stay quiet and she said she scared whenever I feel bored, angry, annoyed, sad, crying. Even though I've NEVER do anything dangerous to anyone, what I did was only talk and talk with my mouth, never even brave to angry to my parents. I feel like she just use "Scared" as a reason because she don't like the situations & didn't wanna be involved. Always wanted a perfect mood & expression of me, while she's the often-changing-mood and all and I HAVE to understand & be here for her. Sucks that it's only me for here so I couldn't do anything except listen & accompany her. 2nd Sucks is that it's not each other unless she interested with the topics.
@@purplementhol3388 so sorry. Sit mom down and have a heart to heart talk. THEY NEED TO KNOW. It is a parent's moral obligation to do something. Good luck sweetie
Beautiful movie.. its really a hard job for a mother to raise her children.. its not that easy,.. but with love, patience and understanding with one another in the family everything will be alright,. That makes a mother to be strong💪💪💪
I recommend this movie to be watched by a parent who has a child with a mental illness. This was up awesome movie. The mother was great. She had to have patience, strong and she was determine to help child. On top of this she was diagnosed with Cancer. She was beast. I work with people with mental illness, substance abuse, drug addiction are very serious illness. I love this movie because it is a educational.. Thanks for sharing.
This movie was based on a true story and is something that happens in many families today. I think it's perfectly natural to have an emotional response to it. Of course not everyone has compassion for others.
This movie sure educated me. When I came to America, I never heard of this bipolar before. I met a few people here that were inflicted with this. I only witnessed one time a episode of bipolar. Watching this movie, I learned more. This family went through hell. It's a wonder they all stuck together and helped that boy. On top of all of this, the mom ends up with breast cancer. I know about cancer. I lost my husband to that dreaded decease. The doctor gave him 8 months to live, and that is exactly how long he had. 8 months later he was dead. It's been almost 14 years since he passed away, and I still miss my darling husband very much. Are American people aware of this illness? It said only 20 % get help. When you poor, you won't get that kind of help from any one. This was an excellent movie. I'm glad I watched it. Thank you MC, John.
thanks for the treatment. at least, there is still an option for the best recovery. But anyway, this movie makes me a little bit sad for those who have a bipolar disorder. how much are they going through. I hope everyone have so much understanding for those who are suffering with this kind of illness. Godbless us all
I have the attention span of about 1 minute. I was born in 1951 and nothings changed. When watching a TH-cam movie I will drift off. I will rewind a little past the part I missed. By time it gets to that part I had already drifted off again. I suffer from depression. Childhood friends thought I was intelligent and wonder why I didn't do more with my life. I don't try to explain because they do not believe depression exists. I'm stuck mentally as if I were tied to a chair and can't get up. I can't watch the rest of this.
This is a great movie, there should be more like this. Mental Health is equally important as physical, in fact it goes hand in hand. I work in Mental Health as a therapist it's my passion. There can be very sad situations but also can be rewarding seeing people RECOVER. It's tough not just for the individual but particularly their families. The therapist is right there isn't a "magic pill" but we can learn how to manage and cope with the illness and still live a good life. ❤❤👍🙂
I hope your daughter is doing well. I'm watching this movie for the first time. My aunt has bipolar. I was always wondering if she acts like this kid in the movie. I understand why she doesn't really talk to me. Sometimes my guts tell me she self isolates from me. I mean I don't really hear from her much. This movie definitely hits me hard hits home. I know she still loves and cares about me. Bipolar is depressing scary. I can imagine what my aunt does when I'm not around.
This was Deep. As parents we sometimes have to endure SO much. What your child goes through is even more difficult for a parent...A mom. It effects the whole family. Strong woman she is.❤😔🍿
Mental illness requires a lot of every member in a family. In many cases families divide or separate and it is never easy. This movie is very educational and shows the reality many families are living with every day.
Covid-19 brought me here buuu from the looks of the comments. I need to tune in, as I suffer from depression, PTSD, anxiety and some health issues 😕.... looking forward to this 😊
A very sad movie but a lot of parents deal with children with mental illness . I am so blessed that I never experienced any of these problems. God bless all that have . Prayer is all I know to do for anyone who has had to deal with this mental disease. May God bless you......❤
Sadly this is my life:( my 17 yr old has went through this since he was 7yrs old he struggles on a daily basis it is so sad and stressful 😔 all u can do is stay strong and keep on going!!!
l love this film even it is a sad one,but it shows the kindness of mother.I always believe that mother is created to give not to take,but she is very happy .
It was hard watching this movie. Most people dont understand how hard it can be having a child with mental illness. Making excuses for them, them being ostracized by their peers, and other parents/kids talking behind your back. And sometimes we (parents)are the last one to realize that help is available.
Prancella Minor i have a son with severe mental illnesses that hit him while a junior in college. After finding out, our close friends suddenly began making lame excuses not to see us anymore.
Timothy is a fortunate boy. I was in pressure in my days with my two sons. Still I am but this story made me alert thou my sons are older enough. I'll try to give them the quality time as per my time permits. Love you Tim and family. I'm wishing, Stay safe all the kids entire the world. Love you kids.
Amazing acting!! Can't imagine how well all of these people played their roles, especially Tim and mom, so realistic!!! I was really touched by this movie. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard on this movie
It took them 14yrs to diagnose my son with asbergers which is a form of autism i always knew something was wrong but anyway his aniexty was so off the charts he was hospitalized for it this is a hard pill to swallow seeing your child like this
This movie is so moving with a hopeful ending. My brother suffers from the same as Tim but his prognosis wasn't treated correctly for many years. He isn't able to live on his own. God Bless all those experiencing the same.🙏
My mom had scitaphieia. She did not get the right help either.cause back 82 years ago there was no help and they gave my mom shock treatments which did not help.
My son not only has Bi Polar disorder he also has schizophrenia. Having the two together is called Schizoeffective disorder. He also suffers with severe anxiety. He lives with us and is somewhat stable. While in his junior of university headed to medical school he was felled with these disorders. So sad. It was so good to hear the therapist say that Tim had Bi Polar disorder, he is not Bi Polar. It's a disease not a human trait.
Oh my goodness,this Story left mebreathless and brought my own memories back.Out there are too many families going through hell but can,t afford real good trreatments.Thank you for this upload
I am watching this movie and crying to see Tim pleading not to be sent away. He thinks he is hated and can't discern situations. I am a person struggling with BPD and I know so well what it means not to be able to control your emotions and not being understood by your own family. Please, if you can't deal with your emotions, get help. Please, if you have someone struggling with mental illness, be patient and don't give up. We deal with pain everyday. God bless you all.
I'm 52 and have bipolar, finding reasons to live and stay alive are so hard!.. The love for your family and friends just don't cut it when your on the downward slope!.. People think your mad! I don't see it as madness, Im intelligent, I just don't have control of the highs or lows! It takes it out of you! Being told to pull yourself together is the worst?.. I mean, Duh, If it were that simple we wouldn't be ill...
Thank you for being brave in sharing..... Do you feel like the highs and lows are really just your honest souls acknowledgment of your true feelings? I often feel like people who are "normal" are almost robotic... There are so many beautiful wonders in the world to be elated about, but/and, also , so much sadness... How could we not be affected?.... I think that people who feel in a huge way are actually people who are very awake... I don't think "bipolar" is something to be ashamed of/something is "wrong"...... I actually think it's a big wake up call for everyone else ........ What are your thoughts?... Listening when you're ready... Warmly, Tracey
My daughter has bipolar disorder. She lost her dad when she was 13 years old and she was a daddy’s girl then later she started drinking beer a lot and dui two times and wrecked three of my cars. She wasn’t acting like this boy in movie but she got bad then I admitted her in a place to help her on she take lithium. She is good now and a lot older and expecting her first baby and going to get married. She a beautiful and so helpful daughter. She has an older sister that’s seven years older married and a beautiful granddaughter in kindergarten. I love 💕 them more than anything in the world. Never lose hope and never give up💞
As a child, I had a slight learning disability. In my teens, I had a hormone imbalance which made me develop quicker than everyone else. At 13 I grew a beard, and shot up to 6’3. I was bullied by my peers because of it. My dad would class me as thick. Now in my late 30’s, I struggle with depression and anxiety. Loneliness is with me everyday, and the thought of suicide is constantly on my mind. Maybe I will never find my place in this world.
you should visit the lonely people in nursing homes I worked in one and a lot of them are very lonely you could make some good friends call around and see what they say GOD bless you
Kyle, please realize you do not need to find your place in this world...you are here for a reason and perfect as you are. Just try your best to find things which give you some pleasure and satisfaction and a feeling of measurable progress. Even if you do not have money you could probably get help at a community hospital to deal with what you feel bothers you such as loneliness or not fitting in. By the way progress is determined only by you. I do hope like the young man in the story you can find a place to go to and group to identify with. It does help to make a few friends with similar circumstances.
Too bad today there is a lot of adult bullies that are very ignorant, I just learned it a little bit too late in life, how many there really is.. thank you for the movie, the sincere in heart spirit soul, kind people on this Earth, that's rare
Thanks a million MC for this outstanding movie!!! I was fighting off tears many times, happy tears. and sad! This is a keeper, definitely placing this movie in my “keeper” folder” as I intend to watch it again!!
The struggle families go through until a diagnosis is incredible. Such a stigma. The real cure is the acceptance despite it. Once it's accepted as 'what is', life becomes so much easier. I've social anxiety. Got better at handling it after watching Beautiful Mind.. Seems weird but I just learned to control it 'with my mind'
I struggle with bipolar disorder and wasn’t diagnosed until I was in my 30’s. I knew things weren’t right with me since I was a child and was relieved to get a diagnosis.
Very good movie, such a mix of emotions through this movie. I'm so glad that Tim received therapy and well needed help. I know how debilitating mental illness can be, having seen friends and family suffer. I pray that more help would be available for children and adults with mental health issues, as well as more awareness and the need to break down the social stigma.
I was diagnosed of Bipolar 1 Disorder. Life is so hard for me, I even tried to kill myself many times before. I'm still on medication but untill now it's really hard for me to get my life. I can really relate to this movie. Thanks for sharing this movie.
Very powerful film 🎥 the best part is that the parents stayed together that saved and made the family strong From where I come from the father would’ve become a drunk and abusive parent leading to divorce and the other boys would have to turned to drug abuse and leave the last boy a foster child Through it all this movie showed that loving and caring surpasses the though challenges ❤🙏
Loved the movie. It’s unfortunate that for a good education you need money, for a good lawyer you need money, for this kind of therapy/assessments you need money. They were paying six figures for this place. ☮️
Always get the right help for you or someone you you care about and love. As a parent I will always worry about my kids cuz I care and love them anything in this world. I’m so proud of both my daughters. Always be there fir your children!!💖
I suffered with psychosis,chronic depression and hearing voices for 15 years. But I surrended my life to Jesus Christ and was filled with His Holy Spirit and spent time seeking His face in prayer and worship and bible reading and obeying and I am free for 7 years now, completely free! All because Christ died on the cross for the salvation of mankind and rose again, so we can be forgiven and made new and have eternal life.. if truly repent and believe.
I walk with Christ as my redeemer, however I still endure mental health challenges - not through a lack of faith. He empowers me to thrive in the face of it, however I still need medication to maintain my stability. As soon as I come off the antipsychotics I relapse. I maintain my stability whilst on medication. That is that pathway of recovery God has empowered
Wonderful testimony. I'm truly happy for you. But please be careful how you share it. Some great born again Christians who have a real relationship with God do struggle with mental health issues. God's works in different ways with different people.
@@juliehowman3912 God has given people wisdom to make some medications which can help us because sometimes it's chemical imbalances in our minds due to sins damaging effects but sometimes it is spiritual and only prayer and deliverance will do it
Dear lord I am 53 had deppression anxiety all my life. I'm never going to get better. Too many meds bad side affects.. my son was this way to. I love you lord we still need you
You made it this far by Gods grace and I know it isn't easy by any means but Keep holding on my sister don't give up .God will continue to take care of you
I may not be diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but I heard it is very misunderstood. This movie shows the reality of mental illness in not just the individual but to families also. This is deeply emotional and impactful.
27 April 2020- a powerfully moving story of a family torn apart over a middle child's anxiety and mental problems. Great storyline and incredible cast. Thank you for the remarkable upload. Enjoying this from Fiji.
Having bipolar along with ptsd is definitely a curse. And much of the time has felt like punishment. I learned that for me having the least amount of humans in my life is best. People are overrated and life is overrated but I make my world worth living
I quit school at 14 and was placed in forester care then a Catholic home for children. I was sent to school sick many times . I wasn’t allowed to stay home unless I had a fever . Thank god I found the theater which I did well in . My son suffered the same illness and after I couldn’t afford the drugs the doctor put him on . In fact he got worse . Thank God for home schooling. I took him out . I did not want the same pain of being removed from his home as I experienced. We do the best we can .
My heart so went out to this family. I cried my eyes out as I so relate to this families dilemma. We had a son who got into terrible things and had struggles and eventually died and also a severely mentally handicapped daughter with some pretty serious problems so I can understand this....
18:15 for the sake of her other children she needs to let him go to the residential place. I wish that had been available for us. My eldest son had mental health problems but I didn't understand at the time. (I had a debilitating brain disease during his teenage years, but thats a different part of the story, so to speak.) I tried everything, I could. His brother is a completely different character...same love, same parenting. I love them both very, very much. He eventually took his own life, one christmas day. My first grandson was born the following day, bless him. He looks so much like his uncle. Broke my heart and his brother was devastated, but at least now we know he's in a happy place and free. We miss him but we will meet again. Words on the screen, sound flat and emotionless but behind them is a whole lot of love.
Exactly! I like to remind people that the law states "One persons rights end where another persons rights begin". The same holds true with families when one member jeopardizes everyone else in one way or another. Parental obligation is to all children equally and at times one child needs extra time, attention, etc but this isn't temporary. There are many options to try and all of them are beneficial to the other children.
Kid pushes his brother and he deserves to go to a residential place? With that logic, any kid who yells and tries to keep doing what he wants would be locked up somewhere. Of what I saw on both father and mother side, the mother was just too soft and the father not involved. She taught him he could get away with things. Even if he does look to have adhd or is maybe a bit bipolar, it would have all been much less extreme and very manageable if the mom had treated him like the other kids. (just to be clear, this is a comment about the 18 minute time stamp, and not the movie)
My stepson has bipolar disorder and thermoregulatory fear of harm. This movie shows his struggles which are familiar to his mother and me, struggles which every single person living should be given 'the lens' to see. Watching this was like watching the last 5 years of our lives, especially because we only recently found the correct diagnosis for him and now we have far more methods to help him and ourselves. Any person can and will change their lives drastically even if only the most elementary principles of the impacts of mental illness are understood. Leave no one behind.
2/2/2022
Hi everyone
I'm so grateful for watching
this movie because it reminds me
Of my childhood when no one understood me and my mother and teachers would tell me I was a lost
cause, so when I was 13 I ran away and my mother didn't even care to
find me. So I got married at 15 and things just got worse
Because my X husband was violent with me but thank
God I left him and all
My prayers helped me through
with out doctors or medication.
After years I got married again and I was diagnosed with cancer but I fought it with Faith and Now I'm
turning 46 this Saturday
2/5/1976 and I feel so blessed.
I just wish I could help others believe
In miracles so they can fight all
evil and cast them away with
Prayers. AMEN.
From Houston Texas
May
God Bless you all.
Powerful movie! People really don't realize how common mental health problems are! The stigma needs to be removed and treatment needs to be sought out! God bless!
yes but, it's so strange that insurances cover so little of the costs for expensive treatment. it would be great if a certain type of 'group therapy' was required in schools. it would be an eye opener for so many ppl. they could teach at least enough about mental illness so ppl could recognize it in others. my uncle was a very angry & jealous person. He murdered my aunt & it could have been prevented if family had realized he was mentally ill...!
SOmetimes kids dont have mental illness they are just spoiled. If you spend him one year in Serbia and let him survive in the wilderness he would come home a man. Stop to shower kids with love and protect them from danger.
"Life is short, live it.
Love is rare, grab it.
Anger is bad, dump it.
Fear is awful, face it.
Memories are sweet, cherish them."
True glad I did you never know what people will turn and never want you around anymore people turn their backs and disappear with no answers after many years of life, you think I did something wrong I never treated them bad in the first
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Love is rare... Spread it, anger is bad... Drop it, life is short... Live it. Being a mother is priceless and a life time job. She portraits it in this movie. Thanks for sharing coz so many families under go such circumstances
A tear jerker which I am glad I watched. As a person affected by mental illness my prayer is for more knowledge, adequate healthcare treatment, diagnosis and facilities.
Only Jesus Christ can set you free, whoever the son sets free is free indeed. Repentance towards God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is what is required of us. Jesus finished it all on the cross, death, sin, sickness, was defeated by the blood of Jesus Christ upon that Cross. Christ crucified for the salvation of mankind, raised from the dead for our justification.
IS HEREDITARY THIS SICNES???
Very good movie. Hit me deeply on a personal level. Being from a large African American family I was the the only one that struggles with mental illness. I'm 60 now and this brought back she many painful memories.
First and foremost, I want to thank all the people who put this project/movie, actors together. It is a must watch for families going through anxiety, Depression, and bipolar disorder. I have them. It hurts to watch but LEARNED so much from it. It is a beautiful movie even when it is about sad reality of what life offers to some of us. Watch it with a "grain of salt". Love & Peace!
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There are so many people who are suffering from mental disorders and this isn’t easy not only for them but for their families. Tim’s Mom has been so very tough and very loving and patient.
This movie is very touching and dramatic. It’s really a beautiful film. Thank your for the upload
I have anxiety and depression problems but not bipolar. I feel for this family and everything they went through. I'm very glad the husband and wife were able to stay married throughout the rough journey, some parents couldn't.
Some ..I know of no one who makes it through the bi polar takes it all their is nothing left but self hate for failing and in America its all every bit about money!!!
Its too bad it cost so much money to get help
@@hopeking3588 In Australia its free
Is it free in France ? I dont remeber but i think it is
But your get get diagnosed when your a kid or a teen
Once Harry and Catherine understood how bipolar disorder works, they stopped taking their frustrations with Tim's behavior out on one another. Education is the key to understanding.
Great movie, outstanding acting. No matter how frustrating it can be for parents/a parent or it makes them feel like a failure, sometimes you just don’t have the tools to help your own child. The only way to help them then is to always be there and/or seek professional help. This movie is a perfect showcase of this, with no dramatizations or romanizations. A mental illness affects the entire family and the stress of it can cause other diseases.
Loved it, I have complex ptsd, anxiety disorder and major depression, can feel so much for anybody suffering mental health
Mental health doesn’t just affect the individual!! It affects the entire family. I know firsthand. My dad was very mentally disturbed, I am also, but am medicated and it’s made a really positive difference.
Thank you for sharing hope you are doing well during the coronavirus times.
I’m thankful for my meds! Made the difference!
NEVER UNDERESTIMATE EVEN THE SLIGHTEST SADNESS. NEVER, NEVER TELL A PERSON WHO SUFFERS FROM DEPRESSION IS TO "SNAP OUT OF IT." IT'S NOT A TRANCE. THE WORD HERE THAT HELPS IS COMPASSION; VALIDATING THE PERSON, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
I had a doctor tell me I needed to snap out of it once. I just looked at him because I didn't know snapping out of it was an option. All I knew is that I was spending every second of every day trying to keep my head from going under. Living this way is a lot of work and filters through every aspect of your life, the way you think, work, relate to others etc. etc. Everything feels like too much work and you spend every second of every day just keeping afloat. I liked that doctor but for me "snapping out of it" was no more an option that asking a serial killer to "snap out of it".
Very true
@@margl6635 I think you are quite right. "snap out of it' is the most futile advice ever, especially coming from a doctor. Best of luck.
Yeah Rita oooh well and todays kids more often than not start to see a psychiatrist at the age of 3....and btw...writing all capital letters is considered SCREAMING! So much for your hypothesis!!!
Amen sis !
This is the second time watching this movie and have forgotten how it turns out so looking forward to watching again. Hi from Australia. My depression and anxiety that l experienced as a child never went away and now as an adult in my 50's have 20 years of therapy wahen l found the right therapist in my late 20's. Despite my parents having preofessional careers, early intervention would have been preferable and l often wonder why they didn't.
From the states Melanie hope you are doing well, keep your head up and your heart open. ❤ first time watching this movie I've been binge watching these movies for a while, run into a few good ones. Take care young lady..
Hello Melanie. I’m from SC and anxiety and depression run in my family. It’s unfortunate and some parents choose to ignore it or just Not wanna deal with it. I’m so sorry that you have gone through this. But you are not alone: I promise you that. There are so many of us here that have went through their own hell and no one was willing to help. I love you from SC ❤️
@@canditamcguckian1031 ZThat is very very sweet of you Candita. l hope and wish for you a safe, peacful and happy life. :) :) :) ps...pets are grate for anxiety
لاان ان القلق والاكتئاب ياتيان من العدم اكيد هنالك سبب ما،فانا عشتها ومزالت اثارها تلازمني لكنني قاومتها في صمت لم اجد احدا بجانبي و مزلت
والسبب اكتىابي هو شجار ابي و أمي اللذي لا بنتي أبدا عشت طفولة صعبة جدا لكنني اتظاهر بالقوة و الثقة بالنفس حتى لا اكون لقمة صاغية لأحد اتمنى حظا سعيدا لكم جميعا.
Hi There
Jesus loves you and you can be set free from anxiety and depression! surrender to him.He died on the cross for you and I and bore all our sickness and deseases once and for all took it upon himself on the cross. Many do not know the truth which is sad and rely on modern medicine and ability of human powers doctors medicine etc. Never underestimate the power of Jesus Christ. He can do the impossible. When you know the truth it shall set you free. Blessing from Melbourne Australia.
I love this. Thank you for making such a movie to educate the public and showing that mental illness is no one's fault. Additionally, thank you for showing that it is not an individual problem but a family problem to be navigated as a family.
No ones fault ?? You sure have a lot to learn. Injecting people of all with toxic crap and eating toxic crap etc, and all forms of abuse. Lyme Disease also and other medical conditions
Yes, I was in the Lyme clinic with my daughter. Most patients are nice and very educated people till they have the attack of sickness. You can observe in them not only psychical symptoms like fabromalagia, seizures, migraines etc but psychological like rage, bipolar, depression. When they are in rage their faces are completely changing, sometimes they eyes look very scary. Read about Lyme and in many instances you will find the reason of your sickness.
And mental health issues is not a disease…
When I read, nobody's fault, I thought, ignorance. I was raped, sodomized and other horrific sex acts at 4 yrs old for a year by my mom's 40 yr old friend. The detectives, prosecutor, judge and all my doctors over decades strongly disagree with you. Wouldn't shocke me if you were in the mental health realm. It's chalked full of incompetant morons
Well mental issues can still be the fault of someone cause people can get them because of smt that happened
Like my friend got sexualy harrased and because of this she is deppresed
This resonates with me and my family. We went through this with my oldest daughter...she didn't have bipolar, but suffer with Depression and panic attacks. It was a heart breaker not knowing what it was at first...oh if I cried, she was not that social in school, but she did great with her grades. There was something we could not put our finger on, she hided really well then, until 8th grade. I was able to take her to a therapist, but she was good at lying to them, telling them that she was fine. Then she decided to get into gymnastics she was a bit old for it, but she exhale on it, competed and all, but there was something within her that she was not happy. We struggled to get the right people to let us know exactly what was wrong with her, I never felt so alone. My husband was not good at dealing with it either, it was on me to take her places for help. Then HS didn't help much, on her sophomore year she started to hang out with the wrong crowd, it was devastating. Lots of things happened she even cut her wrist one day at my house, I almost die. It's not fun to have a child with anxiety and depression, plus if they put then in meds that don't work for them. I use to punished myself all the time, the guilt I carried for not understanding at first, I use to question my parenting skills but it was not my fault. We also have another daughter a year younger, she is ok and seen a lot. Since I was not able to help her and she didn't want our help much, I went on to work with people with Autism and mental illness, till the day I still do it, that help me to learn how to help my own daughter. I got the training of how to deal with behavior and situations, I learned so much with other parents. Now a days we have a great relationship with her, she learn skills of how to cope with her anxiety. Awesome movie by the way!
And she's blessed to have someone like you that unconditionally and sincerely loves her
@@Leannot35 Thank you 🥰
My best friend developed mental health problems as a young teen,the episodes would come and go .In between would be the most amazing ,fun loving heart of gold I ever new. Over time it wore him down but his spirit never disappeared. It was standing room only at his funeral and tears flowed openly as a young man of 39 was laid to rest. RIP Mike.
A strong family who held it together during the worst of times .The parents were very strong ,I love the fact the Dad did not leave but stayed when something like this can tear a family apart.Mental illness has such a stigma when it is an illness and needs treatment.
Mental illness runs in my family and it can ruin lives if left untreated. 😒 I have seen it wreak havoc and found the courage to speak about it. Hope others do to. I'm here for anyone who needs prayer or support 🙏
Runs in mine too, mom was diagnosed Paranoid Schizophrenic she was around 27 but wasn’t diagnosed until she was admitted to a mental institution at age 32…..dad divorced and left me with mom, Dad lived & worked in a town 3 hours away, so he didn’t have any idea how bad off she was, back in the 60s girl children could not pick dads to live with until the age of 14 but boys could live with either parent ( times have changed) and I was also learning disabled stayed back in the 7th grade…….I’m lucky to be here today, I decided not to have kids, bad gene Pool……and didn’t get the tools in life to become a good parent……….
You’re very lovely. Hope you’re doing well ❤️
I need a prayer. 🙏 Love and prayers for you.❤️🙏🕊️
@@liviamoon Sending grace, prayers, support, and positive energy your way.
@@teetrav Thank you from the bottom of my heart.🌹
Love, light, positive energy, grace and my prayers for you.♥️🕯🦋🙏🕊
This is such a good movie. My only child was diagnosed with autism and ADHD. So we know how hard it can get. I feel her pain, I feel her fear, I just pray that I stay well.
As a parent of a 22 year old son, also diagnosed when he was a child, when you go to the IEP Meetings, concentrate on PROGRESS. Your child might go slower than other kids, but I assure you, he is progressing. My son is also on the Autism Spectrum and has also been diagnosed with ADHD and emotional disabilities. Just remember to promote his talents and do not let the school staff and special education staff lower your standards. There is flexibility and reasonable accommodations for students. For example, even though Algebra may be a requirement for Computer Skills, the School can relax the requirements Also, trust yourself; find videos in TH-cam that may be useful for him, or websites with appropriate "educational" games. You can be surprised at the variety of videos that can enhance his school or workplace development learning. Most importantly, do not forget entertainment activities, groups (try Parks and Recreation), and free community activities, such as movies, music, festivals, etc.
Although my son graduated from high school 2018, he did not complete the "normal" academic load; so now he is taking GED classes two evenings a week at Arlington Community Learning (for adults). He also signed up for some cooking classes and trade classes (faucet repair, replacing electrical outlets), also at the Arlington Community Learning. This really will enhance his job opportunities. My son now has been working full-time for more than a year, and he was working part-time while he was attending the Program for Employment Preparedness (Arlington County, VA). Fortunately he has come a long way and probably could live independently, with guidance. As my daughter tells me, EVERYBODY needs guidance in certain aspects of their lives.
GOOD LUCK!
I hear you when you pray that you stay well. I'm now suffering from an attack from a person who suffers with bipolar disorder; she tried to poison me during one of her "spells". It's not just the person with the bipolar who suffers; the whole family suffers in differing ways due to this disease.
My great grandson has autisam and adhd.but my grandaughter doesn't think about herself.she works and does everything to try to help him
I work with people with autism, 30 years now. Have a nephew with autism. Someone very close to me has Bipolar disorder. It has been hard. But it has not beat us down. Our faith in God and God himself has held us in His very compassionate care. This is a great movie, showing the great hardships of mental illness and the fight to not give up. We are worth it.
@@maverick2222 There *IS* a God Who knows your every thought, who knows each word you've ever uttered, and heard every prayer you've prayed. He loves you with so much passion, He sent His only Son to die in your place on the Cross. I am a sinner. I have broken God's Moral Law. Jesus paid my fine. My Heavenly Father won't put my "in jail" when I die. Jesus paid my fine. *I tell you all this over the extreme seriousness of the situation you are in.* I care about you! If this person has another "spell" and succeeds, you WILL die. You deserve to know the truth about where you might spend eternity. I am praying for you. Peace
The child became an irritant at some point not until I found out he had disorder, the mum stood solidly behind him all thru💕👌 mothers are priceless💎
Great movie!
Not just a movie. Im half way thru it and this is so much my life except i didnt, dont have the money they had. I still dont know what to do. I hope to see something that can help by end of film.
Very beautiful ! Love how his eldest sibling stood up for him😍 mom's always believed in their kids. The dad very supportive over all happy I watched ❤️
True. I've heard many homeless teens had to leave because of bad home life. Heartbreaking.
Great movie, thank you. I really enjoyed it. What a great united family, especially the husband, he always agreed to pay for therapy, private school, private place to help his kid. Great husband and a great mom !
What a touching movie and to find out 1 in 5 children in the US are affected/afflicted very sad. Every family struggling with a bipolar child needs to see. Heartbreaking trying to figure out how to get help. Even seeing someone else's struggles and realizing you are not alone in dealing with this disease would be a salve.
This movie deserved many awards well written; directed and acted out love it.
I can relate to this movie as a single-mom I had to deal with a chemical in-balance with my son early in the 80s. no one had a clue he's still in and out of therapy as a grown man... this movie is relevant due to the crisis and the pandemic United States is dealing with Mental Health it's going to be greatly needed !!I plan to get my Master's Degree so I can be able to help families.
Admirable . Good luck to you.
I am so sorry you had to deal with your son’s illness as a single-mom. A huge hug to you.
That’s one good film I sat crying brought back memories very hard to go through but when you get there worth it in the end family love helping talking helps and nothing can get in the way true to life👍♥️
I feel so sorry for the younger child,it's so traumatising to watch all that.
Such a great movie !!! I cried and laugh so many emotions !! I can relate with the struggle because I have a son with similar issues. Prayers for every family going through this!!
I remember the constant fights for my mo with both my father and I. This movie is profound and educational. God Bless You Mom. I know you are finding your happyness in heaven. Thank you goes out to all those involved in creating and sharing this incredible movie.
It's not a joke being a mother/parent of Tim. She is working a very hard time with her son. She is doing whatever she can do to take care and sacrifice that kind of problematic child. It's not easy, I'm crying huhuhu. I salute to her and to all mother who has the same problem with Tim.
as a mother who has a son with autism i really felt for the parents in this, the struggle is very real
I cried so much watching this movie It's awful when nobody understands you.
I did also, I classified myself as a functional depress individual. The saddest thing for me is that those who may have some understanding of what you may be going through, use it against you. I believe knowing they want me to fail is what's motivating me to keep going. Therefore, I am surviving by the skin of my teeth.
Yea it is very hard 😢
@@ariebasie6252 I hear you and I want you to know you are not alone. I too have spent my lifetime totally alone without understanding from the world. I have tried to make the world care but they won't so. Just know you are OK and understand you and care for you. I know it is shameful but you do what you have to do. Love yourself most of all and enjoy your company.
Or what your going thru. The schools just want to send you to court for truancy, the courts just want to declare you unfit.... ur kid refuses to go to therapy of any kind, and to beat it all... you are dealing with TWO kids like this... NOT ONE.... its like absolutely no one gets it... any of it... sometimes I wish the courts would find me unfit so they could see and deal with them, then tell me how to proceed with these kids....
@@ariebasie6252 yes, just learned the hard way, it is a problem because we started not trusting anyone. People love a cancer survivor story, but we battled to stay alive everyday, and people think you are just crazy. We are not crazy, and nobody asked to be born with any health challenges. I am a winner, day to day.
So sad, yes I cried. It's so hard to see families going thru what they go thru. I've been thru a lot but I'm blessed to have a great dad who has been here for me. Family is everything. Forgive, love and be there for one another. Let things go, cause it's not worth dwelling on it.
I’m 50 years old and have suffered from chronic stress disorder, Bipolar,Anxiety and Depression has ruled my life since childhood…Every day is a challenge 😢
Hello Bobby my name is Jennifer & I’m 54 have suffered from Depression Anxiety having a Learning Disability ADHD my whole life even though I wasn’t diagnosed until age 13. As now being 54 years old these 4 haven’t gone away or became easier as time has passed. I take medications & do the best one day at a time but my quality of life because of these difficulties make things harder in all aspects of life & when I was younger my life was more social had friends did fun activities more & things just seemed a little easier even when I went through certain times that were especially hard from experiences that came up which I had to deal with take care of & what I remember then & still do now is the feeling of being alone in times of stress when things are extra tough to manage & I wish so much that there was 1 friend with me by my side for moral support to help me get through something or get something done & when they are in the same or similar situation I would gladly do the same in return because that’s what friends are for it would make life so much easier & I wouldn’t feel so alone isolated like I’m the only person who feels this way because every time when I’m in this exact situation nobody else I know feels this way or has ever & Im all by myself but I do have a couple friends they don’t have any of the things I have had my whole life & cope with every day so a person can’t really understand how that feels. I have a cat & a dog but spend lot of time alone as far as humans it’s not the best way don’t think so.
Thanks for letting me share this was long but I read things in what u wrote that I related to felt a little less alone thank you. 😊
I get it I'm 50 as well I have found who my family and friends were and it's hard doing it alone when I found all these years that a lot of them were phony fake malicious intent, hateful and most of all like I said I just missed it all, it helps when you have true sincere people that really unconditionally Love you that I once believe do you think I did something wrong to others I didn't that's the worst part, other way around it gave them an excuse to find a doormat to abuse to the nasty ones that don't want to look at themselves anyway😢 thank God for kind decent people out there because it is very rare
This movie pulled my guts through my heart with tears. (Poor guy) Not to mention the poor Mom going through the trauma and sacrifice of separating him from her heart..., (Sending him away) feeling as if she didn't have what it took to be a mom to him.
spoiler alwer now l know what's goingt o happen in the movie
This is a A class film with professional actors tackling a mental illness in a sympathetic, professional approachc well done cast and crew.
lshare your views a great understanding is what we all need
I'm so glad they made this movie. I think everyone should watch it.
Mental illness in a family, rather it's core comes from a child or a parent, it effects everyone in that family! It casts shame and sometimes terror and isolation into a household. But with help and especially with understanding and lack of judgement from friends, extended family, community etc. there is hope!
If you're struggling you are not alone and you're in my prayers
Great movie brings back a lot of memory for me I was a divorced mother bringing up a son with the same illness. It was so very hard. And went through a lot of trouble my son all grown up now but with a lot of problems.
Strong family, have a brother with the same disorder, its really so bad. Its so great that are certain people who are able yo get such treatment and they get ok.
I'm bipolar and it's been hard on my life. I'm currently taking a medication that is so far working for me. I'm one of the 20% that take their meds. It still doesn't got me from thinking wanting somebody to kill me instantly. When I'm driving I hope somebody hits me so hard that I passed away. That will always be in my head no matter how much medication I take. So I got three dogs and a cat that really helped me alot. God bless everyone that has to go through somebody with bipolar. As long as you can be supportive it would be all right. Thank you so much for this movie
May the Lord God help you and guid you always.
Wish every "Tim" had a mother as good as this.
Oh I'm sorry..😪. You must know a Tim with a bad mom...
While I'm here trying till now for years, I talked that I need help, but my mom always stay quiet and she said she scared whenever I feel bored, angry, annoyed, sad, crying. Even though I've NEVER do anything dangerous to anyone, what I did was only talk and talk with my mouth, never even brave to angry to my parents. I feel like she just use "Scared" as a reason because she don't like the situations & didn't wanna be involved. Always wanted a perfect mood & expression of me, while she's the often-changing-mood and all and I HAVE to understand & be here for her. Sucks that it's only me for here so I couldn't do anything except listen & accompany her. 2nd Sucks is that it's not each other unless she interested with the topics.
@@purplementhol3388 so sorry. Sit mom down and have a heart to heart talk. THEY NEED TO KNOW. It is a parent's moral obligation to do something. Good luck sweetie
@@lilwinged5291 actually alot of us "Tim's " have bas moms. I had a horrible mom.
I wish everybody had the access to care like them.
These parents tried everything, I can see how much this mother loves her son it's heartbreaking.
Beautiful movie.. its really a hard job for a mother to raise her children.. its not that easy,.. but with love, patience and understanding with one another in the family everything will be alright,. That makes a mother to be strong💪💪💪
I recommend this movie to be watched by a parent who has a child with a mental illness. This was up awesome movie. The mother was great. She had to have patience, strong and she was determine to help child. On top of this she was diagnosed with Cancer. She was beast. I work with people with mental illness, substance abuse, drug addiction are very serious illness. I love this movie because it is a educational.. Thanks for sharing.
I’m crying 😭 to this movie . The family facing a lots of problems. But the mother stay strong for her kids . And she has understanding husband 😭
Live your life ! You cry over make believe...BUT, your sub-conscious does not understand it is fake. Very unhealthy for you. be wise.
Hi estala
I thought he would give up and divorce her or cheat on her.
@@YourMom-ds9su Read it again. I did not belittle !
This movie was based on a true story and is something that happens in many families today. I think it's perfectly natural to have an emotional response to it. Of course not everyone has compassion for others.
This movie sure educated me. When I came to America, I never heard of this bipolar before. I met a few people here that were inflicted with this. I only witnessed one time a episode of bipolar. Watching this movie, I learned more. This family went through hell. It's a wonder they all stuck together and helped that boy. On top of all of this, the mom ends up with breast cancer. I know about cancer. I lost my husband to that dreaded decease. The doctor gave him 8 months to live, and that is exactly how long he had. 8 months later he was dead. It's been almost 14 years since he passed away, and I still miss my darling husband very much. Are American people aware of this illness? It said only 20 % get help. When you poor, you won't get that kind of help from any one. This was an excellent movie. I'm glad I watched it. Thank you MC, John.
thanks for the treatment. at least, there is still an option for the best recovery. But anyway, this movie makes me a little bit sad for those who have a bipolar disorder. how much are they going through. I hope everyone have so much understanding for those who are suffering with this kind of illness. Godbless us all
I have the attention span of about 1 minute. I was born in 1951 and nothings changed. When watching a TH-cam movie I will drift off. I will rewind a little past the part I missed. By time it gets to that part I had already drifted off again. I suffer from depression. Childhood friends thought I was intelligent and wonder why I didn't do more with my life. I don't try to explain because they do not believe depression exists. I'm stuck mentally as if I were tied to a chair and can't get up. I can't watch the rest of this.
You gave words to my feelings. :(
This is a great movie, there should be more like this. Mental Health is equally important as physical, in fact it goes hand in hand. I work in Mental Health as a therapist it's my passion. There can be very sad situations but also can be rewarding seeing people RECOVER. It's tough not just for the individual but particularly their families. The therapist is right there isn't a "magic pill" but we can learn how to manage and cope with the illness and still live a good life. ❤❤👍🙂
I hope your daughter is doing well. I'm watching this movie for the first time. My aunt has bipolar. I was always wondering if she acts like this kid in the movie. I understand why she doesn't really talk to me. Sometimes my guts tell me she self isolates from me. I mean I don't really hear from her much. This movie definitely hits me hard hits home. I know she still loves and cares about me. Bipolar is depressing scary. I can imagine what my aunt does when I'm not around.
This was Deep. As parents we sometimes have to endure SO much. What your child goes through is even more difficult for a parent...A mom. It effects the whole family. Strong woman she is.❤😔🍿
You don't give 30 pile a day for bipolar
This was so emotional 😭 I felt his mum’s pain and I loved how they understood him . Nice movie
Mental illness requires a lot of every member in a family. In many cases families divide or separate and it is never easy. This movie is very educational and shows the reality many families are living with every day.
Covid-19 brought me here buuu from the looks of the comments. I need to tune in, as I suffer from depression, PTSD, anxiety and some health issues 😕.... looking forward to this 😊
A very sad movie but a lot of parents deal with children with mental illness . I am so blessed that I never experienced any of these problems. God bless all that have . Prayer is all I know to do for anyone who has had to deal with this mental disease. May God bless you......❤
Sadly this is my life:( my 17 yr old has went through this since he was 7yrs old he struggles on a daily basis it is so sad and stressful 😔 all u can do is stay strong and keep on going!!!
l love this film even it is a sad one,but it shows the kindness of mother.I always believe that mother is created to give not to take,but she is very happy .
It was hard watching this movie. Most people dont understand how hard it can be having a child with mental illness. Making excuses for them, them being ostracized by their peers, and other parents/kids talking behind your back. And sometimes we (parents)are the last one to realize that help is available.
Prancella Minor i have a son with severe mental illnesses that hit him while a junior in college. After finding out, our close friends suddenly began making lame excuses not to see us anymore.
Its harder for the kid
He know all of this is his fault and blame himself
Ik cause my friend have deppresion
Timothy is a fortunate boy. I was in pressure in my days with my two sons. Still I am but this story made me alert thou my sons are older enough. I'll try to give them the quality time as per my time permits. Love you Tim and family. I'm wishing, Stay safe all the kids entire the world. Love you kids.
One of the best dramas i've seen in a while. Acting ,everything, superb the subject matter relevent and current
Amazing acting!! Can't imagine how well all of these people played their roles, especially Tim and mom, so realistic!!! I was really touched by this movie. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard on this movie
Such a loving family. That is a big part of winning anything actually.
100%
It took them 14yrs to diagnose my son with asbergers which is a form of autism i always knew something was wrong but anyway his aniexty was so off the charts he was hospitalized for it this is a hard pill to swallow seeing your child like this
This movie is so moving with a hopeful ending. My brother suffers from the same as Tim but his prognosis wasn't treated correctly for many years. He isn't able to live on his own. God Bless all those experiencing the same.🙏
My mom had scitaphieia. She did not get the right help either.cause back 82 years ago there was no help and they gave my mom shock treatments which did not help.
My son not only has Bi Polar disorder he also has schizophrenia. Having the two together is called Schizoeffective disorder.
He also suffers with severe anxiety. He lives with us and is somewhat stable.
While in his junior of university headed to medical school he was felled with these disorders. So sad.
It was so good to hear the therapist say that Tim had Bi Polar disorder, he is not Bi Polar. It's a disease not a human trait.
Oh my goodness,this Story left mebreathless and brought my own memories back.Out there are too many families going through hell but can,t afford real good trreatments.Thank you for this upload
I can relate with this, very true.
I am watching this movie and crying to see Tim pleading not to be sent away. He thinks he is hated and can't discern situations. I am a person struggling with BPD and I know so well what it means not to be able to control your emotions and not being understood by your own family. Please, if you can't deal with your emotions, get help. Please, if you have someone struggling with mental illness, be patient and don't give up. We deal with pain everyday. God bless you all.
I'm 52 and have bipolar, finding reasons to live and stay alive are so hard!.. The love for your family and friends just don't cut it when your on the downward slope!.. People think your mad! I don't see it as madness, Im intelligent, I just don't have control of the highs or lows! It takes it out of you! Being told to pull yourself together is the worst?.. I mean, Duh, If it were that simple we wouldn't be ill...
Thank you for being brave in sharing..... Do you feel like the highs and lows are really just your honest souls acknowledgment of your true feelings? I often feel like people who are "normal" are almost robotic... There are so many beautiful wonders in the world to be elated about, but/and, also , so much sadness... How could we not be affected?.... I think that people who feel in a huge way are actually people who are very awake...
I don't think "bipolar" is something to be ashamed of/something is "wrong"...... I actually think it's a big wake up call for everyone else ........ What are your thoughts?... Listening when you're ready...
Warmly, Tracey
A beautiful movie that every parent should watch ! Thank you for uploading this beautiful movie !
I wish all people understood that this problem is real
Me too.
My daughter has bipolar disorder. She lost her dad when she was 13 years old and she was a daddy’s girl then later she started drinking beer a lot and dui two times and wrecked three of my cars. She wasn’t acting like this boy in movie but she got bad then I admitted her in a place to help her on she take lithium. She is good now and a lot older and expecting her first baby and going to get married. She a beautiful and so helpful daughter. She has an older sister that’s seven years older married and a beautiful granddaughter in kindergarten. I love 💕 them more than anything in the world. Never lose hope and never give up💞
As a child, I had a slight learning disability. In my teens, I had a hormone imbalance which made me develop quicker than everyone else. At 13 I grew a beard, and shot up to 6’3.
I was bullied by my peers because of it. My dad would class me as thick. Now in my late 30’s, I struggle with depression and anxiety. Loneliness is with me everyday, and the thought of suicide is constantly on my mind. Maybe I will never find my place in this world.
I pray for you .... Kyle
Hang in there Kyle, you are worthy of love. May your heart be healed and be filled with God’s peace
I understand what you're going through and I'm praying for you Kyle 💜 no one deserves this 💜 chin up and I hope it gets better.
you should visit the lonely people in nursing homes I worked in one and a lot of them are very lonely you could make some good friends call around and see what they say GOD bless you
Kyle, please realize you do not need to find your place in this world...you are here for a reason and perfect as you are. Just try your best to find things which give you some pleasure and satisfaction and a feeling of measurable progress. Even if you do not have money you could probably get help at a community hospital to deal with what you feel bothers you such as loneliness or not fitting in. By the way progress is determined only by you. I do hope like the young man in the story you can find a place to go to and group to identify with. It does help to make a few friends with similar circumstances.
Too bad today there is a lot of adult bullies that are very ignorant, I just learned it a little bit too late in life, how many there really is.. thank you for the movie, the sincere in heart spirit soul, kind people on this Earth, that's rare
Thanks a million MC for this outstanding movie!!!
I was fighting off tears many times, happy tears. and sad! This is a keeper, definitely placing this movie in my “keeper” folder” as I intend to watch it again!!
I see 🙄 you can identify yourself with this movie? You were fighting off tears?😔
Empress Prinezio unlike you, many of us have a heart and empathy for others!!
The struggle families go through until a diagnosis is incredible. Such a stigma. The real cure is the acceptance despite it. Once it's accepted as 'what is', life becomes so much easier. I've social anxiety. Got better at handling it after watching Beautiful Mind.. Seems weird but I just learned to control it
'with my mind'
Beautiful movie... lot's of people are suffering from bipolar.....
I struggle with bipolar disorder and wasn’t diagnosed until I was in my 30’s. I knew things weren’t right with me since I was a child and was relieved to get a diagnosis.
Beautiful Movie, Hugs to every parent, brother, sister, friend walking in these shoes today. Xo
Very good movie, such a mix of emotions through this movie. I'm so glad that Tim received therapy and well needed help. I know how debilitating mental illness can be, having seen friends and family suffer. I pray that more help would be available for children and adults with mental health issues, as well as more awareness and the need to break down the social stigma.
A really eye-opening movie. Thank you and hope for all those suffering.
It's a great "sit down and watch" movie... very touching
I was diagnosed of Bipolar 1 Disorder. Life is so hard for me, I even tried to kill myself many times before. I'm still on medication but untill now it's really hard for me to get my life. I can really relate to this movie. Thanks for sharing this movie.
Very powerful film 🎥 the best part is that the parents stayed together that saved and made the family strong From where I come from the father would’ve become a drunk and abusive parent leading to divorce and the other boys would have to turned to drug abuse and leave the last boy a foster child Through it all this movie showed that loving and caring surpasses the though challenges ❤🙏
Loved the movie. It’s unfortunate that for a good education you need money, for a good lawyer you need money, for this kind of therapy/assessments you need money. They were paying six figures for this place. ☮️
Very true!!! Or exceptional health insurance that my husband had. We sent our son to several facilities.
There is help out there available for everyone if you look hard enough. Do not feel like you're alone on this. That's not true.
@@ishp2 : If you were familiar with THE SYSTEM you wouldn’t be so optimistic.
@@elainakosmidis8657 you're right, I WAS BEING OPTIMISTIC...you seem to have missed my whole point.
Sons, daughters, all are subjected and the elder ones, no $/×, families gone, we are angry. That's it.
Always get the right help for you or someone you you care about and love. As a parent I will always worry about my kids cuz I care and love them anything in this world. I’m so proud of both my daughters. Always be there fir your children!!💖
I suffered with psychosis,chronic depression and hearing voices for 15 years. But I surrended my life to Jesus Christ and was filled with His Holy Spirit and spent time seeking His face in prayer and worship and bible reading and obeying and I am free for 7 years now, completely free! All because Christ died on the cross for the salvation of mankind and rose again, so we can be forgiven and made new and have eternal life.. if truly repent and believe.
That is a great testimony of the goodness of Christ Jesus. Hallelujah ❤
I walk with Christ as my redeemer, however I still endure mental health challenges - not through a lack of faith. He empowers me to thrive in the face of it, however I still need medication to maintain my stability. As soon as I come off the antipsychotics I relapse. I maintain my stability whilst on medication. That is that pathway of recovery God has empowered
Wonderful testimony. I'm truly happy for you. But please be careful how you share it. Some great born again Christians who have a real relationship with God do struggle with mental health issues. God's works in different ways with different people.
Not how, it works
@@juliehowman3912 God has given people wisdom to make some medications which can help us because sometimes it's chemical imbalances in our minds due to sins damaging effects but sometimes it is spiritual and only prayer and deliverance will do it
This is a sad movie and good movie, had me crying from the start, and have me very emotional😢
Dear lord I am 53 had deppression anxiety all my life. I'm never going to get better. Too many meds bad side affects.. my son was this way to. I love you lord we still need you
You made it this far by Gods grace and I know it isn't easy by any means but Keep holding on my sister don't give up .God will continue to take care of you
I may not be diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but I heard it is very misunderstood. This movie shows the reality of mental illness in not just the individual but to families also. This is deeply emotional and impactful.
27 April 2020- a powerfully moving story of a family torn apart over a middle child's anxiety and mental problems. Great storyline and incredible cast. Thank you for the remarkable upload. Enjoying this from Fiji.
Having bipolar along with ptsd is definitely a curse. And much of the time has felt like punishment. I learned that for me having the least amount of humans in my life is best. People are overrated and life is overrated but I make my world worth living
I had to go through same thing with my son. I relate to this movie 100%. As parents, my advice is HAVE AS MUCH PATIENCE or you'll go bonkers
I quit school at 14 and was placed in forester care then a Catholic home for children. I was sent to school sick many times . I wasn’t allowed to stay home unless I had a fever . Thank god I found the theater which I did well in . My son suffered the same illness and after I couldn’t afford the drugs the doctor put him on . In fact he got worse . Thank God for home schooling. I took him out . I did not want the same pain of being removed from his home as I experienced. We do the best we can .
This is real tough. Spencer family is strong enough to get through all of this . God bless 😇🙏.
My heart so went out to this family. I cried my eyes out as I so relate to this families dilemma. We had a son who got into terrible things and had struggles and eventually died and also a severely mentally handicapped daughter with some pretty serious problems so I can understand this....
18:15 for the sake of her other children she needs to let him go to the residential place.
I wish that had been available for us.
My eldest son had mental health problems but I didn't understand at the time. (I had a debilitating brain disease during his teenage years, but thats a different part of the story, so to speak.)
I tried everything, I could.
His brother is a completely different character...same love, same parenting.
I love them both very, very much.
He eventually took his own life, one christmas day. My first grandson was born the following day, bless him. He looks so much like his uncle. Broke my heart and his brother was devastated, but at least now we know he's in a happy place and free.
We miss him but we will meet again.
Words on the screen, sound flat and emotionless but behind them is a whole lot of love.
Exactly! I like to remind people that the law states "One persons rights end where another persons rights begin". The same holds true with families when one member jeopardizes everyone else in one way or another. Parental obligation is to all children equally and at times one child needs extra time, attention, etc but this isn't temporary. There are many options to try and all of them are beneficial to the other children.
@@nunyabuisness7552 That law does not apply to families, at least, it shouldn't.
Kid pushes his brother and he deserves to go to a residential place? With that logic, any kid who yells and tries to keep doing what he wants would be locked up somewhere. Of what I saw on both father and mother side, the mother was just too soft and the father not involved. She taught him he could get away with things. Even if he does look to have adhd or is maybe a bit bipolar, it would have all been much less extreme and very manageable if the mom had treated him like the other kids. (just to be clear, this is a comment about the 18 minute time stamp, and not the movie)
the comments on the series made me watch this movie...
now I m going to watch and download this ... be happy I all
A great movie and a happy ending. Thanks for sharing this movie. I can definitely relate. My son suffers from this illness also.
this is honestly the both the saddest and best movie i was crying all through 😢😥😭😭😭😭 they went through sooooooo much
Really good film,had me in tears,ending was lovely.
My stepson has bipolar disorder and thermoregulatory fear of harm. This movie shows his struggles which are familiar to his mother and me, struggles which every single person living should be given 'the lens' to see. Watching this was like watching the last 5 years of our lives, especially because we only recently found the correct diagnosis for him and now we have far more methods to help him and ourselves. Any person can and will change their lives drastically even if only the most elementary principles of the impacts of mental illness are understood.
Leave no one behind.