Bipolar Disorder - What is it?
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Date: 2023-08-20
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Sept,
Please help me, i think i have Bipolar Disorder. I have all of the symptoms and they're really clearly. I want to seek for help or at least being diagnosed by a professional first but i'm really scared. I have a very old-fashioned mother and she doesn't know what are mental illnesses and how terrible they can be, so i'm scared that if i actually have a mental illness, she would take it lightly and say It's just a teenage phase. I don't know what to do, i don't want to suffer like this, i just want to clear everything out but i'm too young to go to a therapist by myself and i don't want my mom to know it. I have some suicidal thoughts lately and i'm really scared of them, i don't know how to get away from them. Please someone tell me what to do, should i tell it to my teacher or my dad? Should i try to talk to my sister so she could say to our dad that we should go to a therapist? Or should i keep it, try to make it better by getting some help on the internet and hope i would be okay? Please just tell me what to do, i'm realky scared
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Please help me, i think i have Bipolar Disorder. I have all of the symptoms and they're really clearly. I want to seek for help or at least being diagnosed by a professional first but i'm really scared. I have a very old-fashioned mother and she doesn't know what are mental illnesses and how terrible they can be, so i'm scared that if i actually have a mental illness, she would take it lightly and say It's just a teenage phase. I don't know what to do, i don't want to suffer like this, i just want to clear everything out but i'm too young to go to a therapist by myself and i don't want my mom to know it. I have some suicidal thoughts lately and i'm really scared of them, i don't know how to get away from them. Please someone tell me what to do, should i tell it to my teacher or my dad? Should i try to talk to my sister so she could say to our dad that we should go to a therapist? Or should i keep it, try to make it better by getting some help on the internet and hope i would be okay? Please just tell me what to do, i'm realky scared
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Seri
Was diagnosed with Bipolar 2 when I was 13. I had the worst years of my life from 13-15. I was on so many different types of medications to find the right treatment for me, meanwhile trying to go to school and maintain a normal life. Fast forward to 18. I got into a wonderful relationship, and was extremely happy and productive. From 18-19, I stopped taking medication because I was doing so well. Then, I had a gigantic depressive episode that rocked my world. I went back to my psychiatrist and got prescribed a new medication, and an anti-anxiety as well since I had other issues that were manifesting as me scratching my skin, pulling my hair and grinding my teeth. Im 21 now and my medication has balanced my mood for the most part. I am still struggling every day, but Im always learning more about myself and what my needs are. If you are suffering from a disorder where medication is prescribed, please, do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor. Most mental illnesses require a lifetime of care. Be safe everyone!
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Was diagnosed with Bipolar 2 when I was 13. I had the worst years of my life from 13-15. I was on so many different types of medications to find the right treatment for me, meanwhile trying to go to school and maintain a normal life. Fast forward to 18. I got into a wonderful relationship, and was extremely happy and productive. From 18-19, I stopped taking medication because I was doing so well. Then, I had a gigantic depressive episode that rocked my world. I went back to my psychiatrist and got prescribed a new medication, and an anti-anxiety as well since I had other issues that were manifesting as me scratching my skin, pulling my hair and grinding my teeth. Im 21 now and my medication has balanced my mood for the most part. I am still struggling every day, but Im always learning more about myself and what my needs are. If you are suffering from a disorder where medication is prescribed, please, do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor. Most mental illnesses require a lifetime of care. Be safe everyone!
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Deanna
What's it like being bipolar you ask? The way I explained it to my husband is like this. Imagine the best thing to ever happen to you, now multiply that feeling by 10. Then think about how it would feel losing your family all at once, now multiply that by 10. Think about how it feels to be filled with blinding rage that no matter what it doesn't get better. Now imagine going through those feelings all in 1 day, back to back. Also keep in mind, I'm bipolar 1 and ultra rapid cycle (that meaning I go thru depression, mania, hypo mania, and stable DAILY) I have times I feel like each episode is a different person taking over and I can't stop it. It's honestly terrifying some days, thinking about how I have to keep it together in public. So next time someone is acting a little out there and you go to say omg they are so bipolar Just remember, that's no where close to the struggle or severity of the disorder and all of us wish we could have a normal freak out so like everyone else.
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What's it like being bipolar you ask? The way I explained it to my husband is like this. Imagine the best thing to ever happen to you, now multiply that feeling by 10. Then think about how it would feel losing your family all at once, now multiply that by 10. Think about how it feels to be filled with blinding rage that no matter what it doesn't get better. Now imagine going through those feelings all in 1 day, back to back. Also keep in mind, I'm bipolar 1 and ultra rapid cycle (that meaning I go thru depression, mania, hypo mania, and stable DAILY) I have times I feel like each episode is a different person taking over and I can't stop it. It's honestly terrifying some days, thinking about how I have to keep it together in public. So next time someone is acting a little out there and you go to say omg they are so bipolar Just remember, that's no where close to the struggle or severity of the disorder and all of us wish we could have a normal freak out so like everyone else.
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Pavithra
I don't know but I think I might have something like this. some times I am very energetic and in a mood where I cannot even sit properly because of the energy. I jumb I rum and I do all the weird things and I also annoy the hell out of people around me. And even though I don't want to I don't have control over it. And then there is this depressed side where I feel like literally ending everything. I feel sad and I think about things I don't want to and I feel something that I hate.
But the problem is I have no big issues in my life, yea I got some problems that makes me sad but that's it.
Everyone goes through this right. I mean I don't know if I am imagining things or if I am actually feeling this. If I have depression then why do I feel okay sometimes. isn't we supposed to always feel sad.
Can some one help me figure this out. Should I see a doctor or not.
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I don't know but I think I might have something like this. some times I am very energetic and in a mood where I cannot even sit properly because of the energy. I jumb I rum and I do all the weird things and I also annoy the hell out of people around me. And even though I don't want to I don't have control over it. And then there is this depressed side where I feel like literally ending everything. I feel sad and I think about things I don't want to and I feel something that I hate.
But the problem is I have no big issues in my life, yea I got some problems that makes me sad but that's it.
Everyone goes through this right. I mean I don't know if I am imagining things or if I am actually feeling this. If I have depression then why do I feel okay sometimes. isn't we supposed to always feel sad.
Can some one help me figure this out. Should I see a doctor or not.
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CODY
To everyone suffering pain, regardless of it's source, regardless of what mental health diagnosis it turns out to be, you owe it to yourself to tell your doctor and get help. I suffered anxiety problems my entire life thinking it was normal, and when shit hit the fan in my life it turned to bipolar 2. I waited until I was 28 years old to get help, by then I was suffering permanent butterflies in my stomach, body shakes I couldn't control, headaches, panic attacks, less than a meal per day, 2-3 hours of sleep. It almost completely destroyed me. I could have stopped it so much earlier, but I chose to do it alone. Don't be like me, don't hold out until you can't anymore, it's not worth it. Just go get the help you deserve and feel free And stable again. I promise life WILL NOT be as hard, things do in fact get better. Just go get help, please.
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To everyone suffering pain, regardless of it's source, regardless of what mental health diagnosis it turns out to be, you owe it to yourself to tell your doctor and get help. I suffered anxiety problems my entire life thinking it was normal, and when shit hit the fan in my life it turned to bipolar 2. I waited until I was 28 years old to get help, by then I was suffering permanent butterflies in my stomach, body shakes I couldn't control, headaches, panic attacks, less than a meal per day, 2-3 hours of sleep. It almost completely destroyed me. I could have stopped it so much earlier, but I chose to do it alone. Don't be like me, don't hold out until you can't anymore, it's not worth it. Just go get the help you deserve and feel free And stable again. I promise life WILL NOT be as hard, things do in fact get better. Just go get help, please.
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Pj
I was 16 when i was officially diagnosed they waited a year to diagnose me because i was too young. I was put on anti depressants and adhd medication it made me violent and hateful and i cant remember anything other than those feelings. Im 22 now and have been in therapy since i was 9 so i know how to handle myself and my feelings pretty well but not without my family my friends and my doctors. Kids and other young adults that deal with this disorder it doesnt get easier and it does change ive switched up meds more times than i can count. but you do get better at handling it, i can promise that. sending love to everyone
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I was 16 when i was officially diagnosed they waited a year to diagnose me because i was too young. I was put on anti depressants and adhd medication it made me violent and hateful and i cant remember anything other than those feelings. Im 22 now and have been in therapy since i was 9 so i know how to handle myself and my feelings pretty well but not without my family my friends and my doctors. Kids and other young adults that deal with this disorder it doesnt get easier and it does change ive switched up meds more times than i can count. but you do get better at handling it, i can promise that. sending love to everyone
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Soup
Some cant really talk to a therapist, for example me, i have toxic parents they always say when people do self harm or have depression are not okay in the head as if they are psychopaths, they are homophobic and transphobic too, which means i cant be a boy which is what i would be comfortable with, i cant do anything at all if they find out im trans or that i have bad grades, they would hit me, im scared to call cps because i feel ungrateful maybe i should be thankful atleast i have parents
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Some cant really talk to a therapist, for example me, i have toxic parents they always say when people do self harm or have depression are not okay in the head as if they are psychopaths, they are homophobic and transphobic too, which means i cant be a boy which is what i would be comfortable with, i cant do anything at all if they find out im trans or that i have bad grades, they would hit me, im scared to call cps because i feel ungrateful maybe i should be thankful atleast i have parents
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Most_hated_dork-_-
Yes, I have bipolar 2 and ptsd, I was diagnosed when I was hospitalized for saying I felt suicidal.
. Honestly the mania parts are great, and I wouldnt trade them.
It allows me to work hard and get things done, which makes me feel good about myself.
Im not a big fan of taking medication.
I have inherited genetic heart issues from my father.
I try to be mindful and manage things.
Thanks for making these videos to spread awareness.
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Yes, I have bipolar 2 and ptsd, I was diagnosed when I was hospitalized for saying I felt suicidal.
. Honestly the mania parts are great, and I wouldnt trade them.
It allows me to work hard and get things done, which makes me feel good about myself.
Im not a big fan of taking medication.
I have inherited genetic heart issues from my father.
I try to be mindful and manage things.
Thanks for making these videos to spread awareness.
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Willow
my psychiatrist is currently trying to figure out wether i have BPD or bipolar. he asked me to do my own research and see with one i related to more. i tried reading articles but i couldnt bc 1: i have adhd so i have the attention span the size of a peanut and 2: they were very complicated and i didnt understand much of what they were saying. these videos are rly easy for me to understand and are helping figure out my own head so thank you: )
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my psychiatrist is currently trying to figure out wether i have BPD or bipolar. he asked me to do my own research and see with one i related to more. i tried reading articles but i couldnt bc 1: i have adhd so i have the attention span the size of a peanut and 2: they were very complicated and i didnt understand much of what they were saying. these videos are rly easy for me to understand and are helping figure out my own head so thank you: )
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MoniqueLea08
Back in grade 8 we've experience a fellow students go through the cycle of finding out the cause of his thoughts and emotions. Near the end of the year we discovered the chemical imbalance was causing the erratic behavior that has been going on in his life so he got back on check graduated went to college and is working his jobs and his life closer with his family then ever, he travels. He's a good mortal citizen.
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Back in grade 8 we've experience a fellow students go through the cycle of finding out the cause of his thoughts and emotions. Near the end of the year we discovered the chemical imbalance was causing the erratic behavior that has been going on in his life so he got back on check graduated went to college and is working his jobs and his life closer with his family then ever, he travels. He's a good mortal citizen.
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Push
I have bipolar disorder and I lost a few people due to how I was in mania, Its very confusing cause theres nobody else to blame but myself but at the same time the person I was in that situation wasnt me which is hard for some of my friends to understand. What helped me was attending peer to peer support groups, surrounding yourself with people that are more understanding of mental health I feel is key to recovery.
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I have bipolar disorder and I lost a few people due to how I was in mania, Its very confusing cause theres nobody else to blame but myself but at the same time the person I was in that situation wasnt me which is hard for some of my friends to understand. What helped me was attending peer to peer support groups, surrounding yourself with people that are more understanding of mental health I feel is key to recovery.
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Turtle
As someone who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder my junior year of highschool, I thank you guys for making this. Honestly, I didn't even know excessive spending was a sign of mania; I thought I just had poor impulse control, but it makes sense now.
The statistic that 20% of bipolar patients commit suicide is scary to me, simply because I've attempted four or five times. Statistically, I should be dead.
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As someone who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder my junior year of highschool, I thank you guys for making this. Honestly, I didn't even know excessive spending was a sign of mania; I thought I just had poor impulse control, but it makes sense now.
The statistic that 20% of bipolar patients commit suicide is scary to me, simply because I've attempted four or five times. Statistically, I should be dead.
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Mikkel
I was diagnosed as a type II bipolar really early, at 11. Now I'm 32. My manic / depression swings are usually 3 to 6 months in general, usually with a neutral phase between the two, and a big crash during the fall. Since it's pretty much always raining at that point of the year, the lack of sunlight is enough to unbalance me, and I always get severe depression. It's like a clock. Every single year.
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I was diagnosed as a type II bipolar really early, at 11. Now I'm 32. My manic / depression swings are usually 3 to 6 months in general, usually with a neutral phase between the two, and a big crash during the fall. Since it's pretty much always raining at that point of the year, the lack of sunlight is enough to unbalance me, and I always get severe depression. It's like a clock. Every single year.
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Fe'ao
I was diagnosed by a mental health professional as having bipolar disorder but I still am trying to understand my feelings, thoughts and emotions well because they vary alot especially depending on my mood - at times it can be confusing and challenging trying to cope somedays. often cause most days. i am on my own in my house so yeah.
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I was diagnosed by a mental health professional as having bipolar disorder but I still am trying to understand my feelings, thoughts and emotions well because they vary alot especially depending on my mood - at times it can be confusing and challenging trying to cope somedays. often cause most days. i am on my own in my house so yeah.
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Riya
I was diagnosed with Bipolar2 In 2019. I was depressed since childhood and I started to keep a track of my changing mood since 2017. Hypomania is difficult but for me depression has been more difficult to handle. Self harm and suicidal thoughts were common to me. I'm on medications rn and ngl they helped but I still relapse at times.
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I was diagnosed with Bipolar2 In 2019. I was depressed since childhood and I started to keep a track of my changing mood since 2017. Hypomania is difficult but for me depression has been more difficult to handle. Self harm and suicidal thoughts were common to me. I'm on medications rn and ngl they helped but I still relapse at times.
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Abigail
Wow, I really appreciate this. I was diagnosed about a year ago, and already, Ive heard so many untrue statements about bipolar. The amount of misinformation out there is sickening, but I dont want to remove anyones right to say something ignorant. I want to educate them. Your videos further that goal!
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Wow, I really appreciate this. I was diagnosed about a year ago, and already, Ive heard so many untrue statements about bipolar. The amount of misinformation out there is sickening, but I dont want to remove anyones right to say something ignorant. I want to educate them. Your videos further that goal!
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Max. LB
since I was very young my mom has noticed symptoms of a bipolar disorder with me and I wanted to educate myself about ir. I can see myself in everything that Psych2Go explains here but I'm afraid to ask my therapist about it because I feel like shed think I'm diagnosing myself.
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since I was very young my mom has noticed symptoms of a bipolar disorder with me and I wanted to educate myself about ir. I can see myself in everything that Psych2Go explains here but I'm afraid to ask my therapist about it because I feel like shed think I'm diagnosing myself.
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Vivas
videos like these provide a lot of information but I'd love it if people from psych2go actually tried to help people who are suffering from mental illnesses because not everyone is free enough to seek help in mental health due to the stereotypic society in which they live in
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videos like these provide a lot of information but I'd love it if people from psych2go actually tried to help people who are suffering from mental illnesses because not everyone is free enough to seek help in mental health due to the stereotypic society in which they live in
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maisie
Im not trying to self diagnose myself, but im very confused. It runs in my family, i have HUGE mood swings, extreme anger, manic and depressed episodes, and when I think about it my depressed episodes dont last to long, but they might last longer than i think
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Im not trying to self diagnose myself, but im very confused. It runs in my family, i have HUGE mood swings, extreme anger, manic and depressed episodes, and when I think about it my depressed episodes dont last to long, but they might last longer than i think
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ghostskulls
I feel like I have this so bad but my mania lasts way shorter then mentioned, I've watched allot off video's I have all the things but the only difference is that my mania will last way shorter, like mostly 1 week or a few days but really severe then
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I feel like I have this so bad but my mania lasts way shorter then mentioned, I've watched allot off video's I have all the things but the only difference is that my mania will last way shorter, like mostly 1 week or a few days but really severe then
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Natasha
W rapid cycling ( & ultra rapid) depression/ angst can last much shorter periods
No mentions of types of.
Type 2 don't have the 5 in 1 rates you mentioned. Good for ppl unfamiliar or newly diagnosed to know
Also no mention of cyclothymia
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W rapid cycling ( & ultra rapid) depression/ angst can last much shorter periods
No mentions of types of.
Type 2 don't have the 5 in 1 rates you mentioned. Good for ppl unfamiliar or newly diagnosed to know
Also no mention of cyclothymia
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Michael
I just wish I would of known this sooner bc my last manic episode I got shot by my dad is it normal for someone with bipolar disorder to have unexpected, unprecedented, unwarranted rage during a manic episode or did I just get incorrectly diagnosed?
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I just wish I would of known this sooner bc my last manic episode I got shot by my dad is it normal for someone with bipolar disorder to have unexpected, unprecedented, unwarranted rage during a manic episode or did I just get incorrectly diagnosed?
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Redennce
I am going through treatment with bipolar disorder, and it's lovely to see that others are spreading awareness like this, normally I get sudden outbursts anywhere and people in school normally look at me like a freak when they don't know the truth.
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I am going through treatment with bipolar disorder, and it's lovely to see that others are spreading awareness like this, normally I get sudden outbursts anywhere and people in school normally look at me like a freak when they don't know the truth.
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_Tay. tay23_
BIPOLAR GANG!
whispers I'm sorry, I know this is a really important mental issue that affects thousands of people and I shouldn't joke about it. Joking about it tho is a coping mechanism of mine and I apologize if I've offended anyone.
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BIPOLAR GANG!
whispers I'm sorry, I know this is a really important mental issue that affects thousands of people and I shouldn't joke about it. Joking about it tho is a coping mechanism of mine and I apologize if I've offended anyone.
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ella
my mom has bipolar disorder, ive learned how to help or calm people down in stressful situations such as an intense breakup or loosing a familly member, etc. when i get all my mental problems fixed up and grow up i hope to be a theripist
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my mom has bipolar disorder, ive learned how to help or calm people down in stressful situations such as an intense breakup or loosing a familly member, etc. when i get all my mental problems fixed up and grow up i hope to be a theripist
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