CBT Techniques For BIPOLAR DISORDER (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

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It's been a little while since I've talked about "CBT" techniques. If you aren't familiar with CBT or “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,” it's a fantastic approach to literally changing the way we think. I'm not going to get deep into what CBT is. I'm going to stay focused on a few CBT tools you can add to your Bipolar toolbox.
PLEASE remember that I'm not a doctor or medical professional. However... I live with severe mental illness every day of my life. I speak from a place of lived experience. That makes a big difference sometimes.
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[@PolarWarriors]

PLEASE help me keep a good thing going by joining me on Patreon. Our channel is completely viewer supported by people like you. There’s a link in the video description where you can join us.❤️🙏

[@Bsong84]

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[@Cortisoulm8]

Thanks Rob. I recall a therapist sharing this acronym with me years ago: C - Catch the thought; B - Bash the thought; T - Transform the thought! (Or something like that...)

[@PolarWarriors]

THANK YOU for sharing that!!!

[@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe]

Or Visit your local Batting Cage.

[@ariatiki]

One thing a counselor said to me that has helped me implement a lot of my tools is to practice them when I notice my self going from level 1-3 because by the time I reach 10 I likely won't remember my tools any more. If I can practice them at level one and two and three, etc, eventually they become automatic and I'm be able to pull them out when I hit the ceiling and bring myself down. Thanks again for your awesome videos. They help me feel less alone in the world.

[@PolarWarriors]

Thanks for sharing that ariatiki!

[@jeaninen75]

I am so happy for your videos. I feel for once in my life that I have others that are going through similar stuff. It’s tough because I have no one to relate with in my life. Meds haven’t helped much and providers have given me very little insight. Most people think that I’m normal and that I’m faking it. But I am extremely sick of living this way!

[@dang7097]

Hang in there. The when I was hospitalized it took a couple days to crack and take the meds… it is a hole different world out there once I crawled out of the rabbit hole lol! Once you get your meds right life is pretty good. Some times I completely forget I have bipolar disorder until my alarm goes off when it is time for my meds. It will take a while but it will get better. There is more mental health awareness now and WAY better meds than there was a few years ago. I’m glad we aren’t living back in the day with 1st gen meds and have doctors using us as Lab rats

[@Contessa998]

I feel you. No one gets it, including the people who hand out meds, i.e. NP’s , psychiatrist’s. UGH

[@mrwater2033]

Have you heard of the carnivore diet? It helps my bpd alongside with meds. Its not fun tho

[@Sherryeckstrom]

@@mrwater2033 can you point me in the right direction for this diet

[@nancy8219]

Don't you find it amazing that people actually think that we choose to feel like s*** like who does that Which bring me to the conclusion that I can't hang out with anybody who has solvable problems it's irritating

[@AlienMythos79]

Thanks! I start a new job tomorrow and I was forgetting myself, getting lost in the anxiety. Thanks for reminding me to fall back on my CBT!

[@Jeancartmell]

I really needed this video right now. Thank you so much for your videos.

[@PolarWarriors]

I’m so glad the videos have been helpful. A lot of us have been struggling lately. If you’d like to connect or need some extra support, please do consider joining me on Patreon. There’s a link in the video description. Hope you have a peaceful start to your week Jean :-) -Rob

[@idontsimp5732]

Great content, i was diagnosed at 17 bipolar dis but something that helped me alot with depresion was to get busy with some kind of activity which i enjoyed(not drugs) like excercising with positive music when i felt lonely, cuz that made me chanel that negative energy into strong positive energy and i've was very introvert but doing excercise gave me alot of confidence and gave me a porpose, now im 30 years old and being patient worked for me cuz im not phisicly as trong as this past 10 year but i met my wife and im happy to be myself even if im not popular, thats ok.

[@PolarWarriors]

Hi, Rob offers one on one support on Patreon if you are interested. He also posts more personal information about his day to day struggles like his recent hospital stay. For the month of July he is offering free phone calls to patrons. Take gentle care! 🙏 Sometimes we all need someone to talk to: www.crisistextline.org/ teenlineonline.org/talk-now/ Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member (H)old (O)n (P)ain (E)nds www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

[@greasergaming156]

Hope to see more content, glad to see your back❤

[@PolarWarriors]

Working on it!

[@PolarWarriors]

Thank you. I will always keep uploading videos as long as I have viewer support through Patreon. Please do consider checking out the link to our Patreon community in the video description. i’ve been a little slow to upload content because I was recently hospitalized. Take good care and stop by the channel anytime :-) - Rob

[@speezygirl7496]

Thank you Rob! So good to have more content. CBT is saving my life.

[@sunshinelavender1663]

Deep breaths are key for me. Writing really helps as well I really like using the DBT tools as well like rationalizing and separating the extreme emotion from things

[@t.rieper]

Can't thank you enough for the videos, man. Seriously. I was recently diagnosed with Bipolar type 1 and it has been difficult lately. Every day is a victory right now, getting up in the morning is tough, and I'm getting used to life without Adderall since I'd been taking it for ADHD. Thank you again. You're a true warrior yourself.

[@PolarWarriors]

I’m so glad the videos have been helpful! I was just diagnosed myself with ADHD a few months ago. I am still exploring treatment options that don’t involve stimulants. I hope you will continue to stop by the channel. If you’d like to connect, there’s a link in the video description or you can reach me anytime :-) -Rob

[@Sherryk546]

It’s so interesting to have the techniques put into words. I do the first one during panic attacks by saying to my self that this has happened before and I survived it and I will survive this one. Thanks!

[@chickensdontsurf]

This is excellent, thank you so much for the effort you put in to educating us on this condition.

[@PolarWarriors]

You are most welcome. Thank you for the kind words! Stop by the channel anytime :-) -Rob

[@HBD47]

thank you. Hope you feeling well.

[@natashab3412]

Ty!!! Great post 🙏

[@heywatchthis1992]

Appreciate you brother

[@bobbymiller1509]

Can't remember the first time I watched on of Rob's videos but was immediately interested because my wife has struggled with bipolar for years. So hard to watch someone you know and love go through all the pain. At times, i doubted Rob wondering how he could seem so genuine yet present himself as this well-spoken, confident and certainly healthy looking person. But after a while I realized that I connected with what he was saying and had seen some of the very ideas through the struggles my wife and I have had. We see Robert at his very best but I know what it's like behind the scenes, so to speak, and have not doubt in his authenticity. Thank you so much for what you do and I have been an advocate for your work for awhile now. Thanks to others that watch this pod who have also posted kind or helpful words to me. bobby miller

[@PolarWarriors]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏 💖

[@RagGerRock888]

I really appreciate your channel, your path. My wife was just diagnosed and besides the diagnosis, I’m trying to learn how to help. Anger, talking too fast, and depression are her main symptoms. She’s been in the hospital for two months and is making progress. Thanks for the balanced advice, I’ve looked elsewhere and your channel has been very helpful. It kind of scares me, so this Cognitive Therapy was perfect timing! Blessings to everyone who has this! You are truly warriors.❤

[@PolarWarriors]

Thanks for watching droogie! I offer coaching and support on Patreon if you are interested. Take care! 🙏

[@tommacbride3654]

I Like that you are an owner. There are lots of doctors out there, your take is good to hear.@77 you never hear enough about BP. Make the appointments and take th meds. Cheers! well done show! good you manage :)

[@jeffaltier5582]

Some really great recommendations. I really needed to hear these things today. Thank you.

[@NatureHeadSupreme]

Its amazing that I learn more from your channel & KZbin than I do in therapy. Its something to frustratingly laugh at. Thanks again, Rob. A donation is on the way.

[@otr-https]

from not logical, super happy, talkative, distracted, then BOOM im so sad i can't even comprehend what happened then when i get happy i know i'll be sad soon so it's become weeks or months of insane sadness then a day of being happy, i can't do it much longer idek the pain feels like my body is burning and aching from the inside and i'm not even 20

[@PolarWarriors]

Hi, Rob offers one on one support on Patreon if you are interested. He also posts more personal information about his day to day struggles like his recent hospital stay. For the month of July he is offering free phone calls to patrons. Take gentle care! 🙏 Sometimes we all need someone to talk to: www.crisistextline.org/ teenlineonline.org/talk-now/ Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member (H)old (O)n (P)ain (E)nds www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

[@jefferylayfield5788]

Is it me or is it getting crazier out there

[@ALynch-jl2mg]

I've just recently found out that I use A LOT of CBT techniques on a daily basis, which was kind of surprising as I've never studied them in detail on purpose (though I am technically a counsellor/mental health practitioner). I suppose CBT suits me perfectly in many ways, and now I am taking a much closer look at some of those techniques (including the ones mentioned in the video) to benefit from them personally and, a little later and where/when applicable, at work. It's always great to get your videos exactly when you need them the most, thank you.

[@janisbrown2528]

Would it be good to share this video with my bipolar daughter without upsetting her?

[@kimfauth9542]

So wish my daughter would acknowledge she has a problem. Your videos are helping me tremendously - thank you so much!

[@roshanmr2662]

1st bipolar warrior 🪖🖤🌹

[@PolarWarriors]

Thank you so much for being the first one to comment! You are awesome and I hope you have a great weekend! 🤗❤️☀️☀️☀️ -Rob

[@roshanmr2662]

@@PolarWarriors im on cevier depression and suicide tendancy , self harming...pardon for triggers...i love my bipolar bears..love from kerala,india 🇮🇳🖤

[@liztaiNCAD]

Great stuff Rob! Sometimes what a fellow sufferer tells us seems to make a lot more sense than all the experts in the world.!

[@EmilyWhite-mq7rp]

I just got my diagnosis on the 18th of July. I was terrified. I found this channel and i now have hope that I can live with and survive this mental illnesses. Thank you.

[@PolarWarriors]

Hi, Rob offers one on one support on Patreon if you are interested. He also posts more personal information about his day to day struggles like his recent hospital stay. For the month of July he is offering free phone calls to patrons. Another Patreon exclusive is Rob hosting and moderating weekly support groups on discord! Take gentle care! 🙏 Sometimes we all need someone to talk to: www.crisistextline.org/ teenlineonline.org/talk-now/ Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member (H)old (O)n (P)ain (E)nds www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

[@patriciamoran7326]

Great

[@margaretglaser6227]

me too and know one understands

[@shadowz900]

Thank you for your videos. Having been hospitalized twice this year for manic/depressive episodes, I am learning how to live again after experiencing such hardship. You breaking it down and explaining what works for you and that we are still people too helps so much. Thank you.

[@dang7097]

Hope things get better for you.

[@petermcglone7172]

Some of our fears and jumping to conclusions us ptsd from child abuse so can be even harder to navigate cbt. I agree cbt does work but so does deep rooted fear. Lots of more people could benefit from the cbt if they could see past the 40 or more years of stinking thinking. I have bipolar, adhd, ptsd, and gad so far. I'm 49. I still loose control and my meds are good, it's hard.

[@saritapaloma8426]

In the name of Jesus: I decree that by the stripes of Jesus, I am healed, along with my family. Isaiah 53:5 I decree that God has not given my family the spirit of fear, but of power, love & a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 I decree no weapon formed against me or my family will prosper. Isaiah 54:17 I decree the anointing of the Holy Spirit will break out in my church to fill the building with glory. Miracles, signs, and wonders will follow. Hebrews 2:4 I decree peace in my city, state, nation, and Israel. Psalm 122:6

[@crystalreflections8822]

I came across your videos and wow! they are so helpful and informative. I'm seeing someone who is biopolar/schizoeffective. I have learned so much, and share them with him. He relates to so much of what you describe. One area we need help with is taking his meds when he starts to go into mania. He drinks a lot and will hole up with beer and crazy videos, and go sideways for several days. For the most part he is good with me calling him each night to remind him to take his vraylor and sleep meds; when he starts to get into mania he resists my calls and doesn't take his meds. How can I help him be more in control? Please advise...I will also subscribe to your Patreon channel as well.

[@PolarWarriors]

Hi, Rob offers one on one support on Patreon if you are interested. He also posts more personal information about his day to day struggles like his recent hospital stay. For the month of July he is offering free phone calls to patrons. Take gentle care! 🙏 Sometimes we all need someone to talk to: www.crisistextline.org/ teenlineonline.org/talk-now/ Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member (H)old (O)n (P)ain (E)nds www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

[@normacardello3717]

I was just introduced to CBT when my mom and fiancé passed two years apart. I was in partial program at our local hospital. I was very excited about it as I could see it would work for my intrusive thoughts, the one and only tool I was taught in 40 years of hospitalizations therapists and psychiatrists. I wrote them out on paper and could feel the change in mood and thoughts. The things you said in the video are very useful to help turn doom into a better frame of mind. Thank you

[@PolarWarriors]

Thanks Norma!

[@PolarWarriors]

I’m so glad the video has been helpful! Thank you for sharing some of your experience and process with the community. I love to see people joining the conversation here on KZbin. Please do consider joining me on Patreon. There’s a link in the video description and it will allow you to contact me directly anytime. I hope you had a peaceful weekend Norma :-) -Rob

[@kathleenkinneberg559]

You live this with us so yeah you know more than some book worm aka a doctor

[@dang7097]

Rob did you ever do a video on how people handled mental illness back in the day?

[@PolarWarriors]

I haven’t made a video discussing that, although it’s fascinating to me. I think I would hesitate making a video on it just because a lot of the procedures back then were very intrusive and scary for a lot of people. I hope you had a peaceful weekend Dan. If you’d like to connect, there’s a link in the video description where you can join me on Patreon. Do you consider checking it out. Stop by the channel anytime :-) - Rob

[@jenjohnson8287]

That was professionally delivered and I appreciated the content. Thank you 👍

[@PolarWarriors]

I appreciate that!

[@tsnickers9979]

Thanks so much for sharing so much wonderful help for so many. Hooe you know many care for you too and hope your joyrney is good now and in the future.

[@PolarWarriors]

Thank you! You too!

[@AshleyannChilton]

I’m bipolar 1 mixed bipolar depression I also have cptsd and ADHD

[@syambandi5247]

As a therapist, I found this video very insightful. I wonder if the whole video was just one take; how did you do that?

[@TassieJake]

The pros the con. It's a good concept, and a good practice if done in moderation. Too much optimism will lead to a sense of expectations. And they end in suffering. The more pros, the more suffering. Stay balance 🙏 one a piece

[@smiley9872]

very helpful, thank you.

[@PolarWarriors]

You are most welcome 🤗 😊☀️☀️

[@kimberlypless6923]

I am going to give these techniques to my sister I feel it would help her. Most of these have helped me

[@TassieJake]

DBT over CBT when it comes to mood disorders. Always.

[@andresmolina8913]

I read that too. I actually did an outpatient program that incorporated both and i feel that the CBT portion frustrated me but i had yet to be diagnosed with bipolar so i wonder if DBT should have been the focus only/first then CBT. I ended up feeling overwhelmed because how am i supposed to practice mindfulness when i cant even practice distress tolerance 😂

[@jeanettemcleese5394]

Whether im severely depressed, pissed at the world, and wanting to throw things, i watch your videos. As soon as i hear your voice,im almost instantly soothed and brought back to a euthemic state. Thank you for having such a helping voice. Im very audible, and listen to classical music. Your voice works so much better.

[@PolarWarriors]

Hi, Rob offers one on one support on Patreon if you are interested. He also posts more personal information about his day to day struggles like his recent hospital stay. All patrons can contact him directly by private message and he frequently offers free phone calls!!! If you decide to join, you can mention my name and he will give you a free call. Another Patreon exclusive is Rob hosting and moderating weekly support groups on discord! We have many family and friends take part. Take gentle care! 🙏 Sometimes we all need someone to talk to: www.crisistextline.org/ teenlineonline.org/talk-now/ Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member (H)old (O)n (P)ain (E)nds www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

[@dang7097]

Thanks! I need to get back in to cbt

[@MinuteMan4-ot9zq]

Ive just recently been diagnosed with bipolar in the past year. It been a 25 year uphill battle. Im now on depakote and im not so sure if its adjusted quite right. Ive been on depakote for months now. I was wondering if there are groups on social media for support.

[@PolarWarriors]

Hi, Rob offers one on one support on Patreon if you are interested. He also posts more personal information about his day to day struggles like his recent hospital stay. Until September 15th, he is offering free phone calls to patrons. Another Patreon exclusive is Rob hosting and moderating weekly support groups on discord! Take gentle care! 🙏 Sometimes we all need someone to talk to: www.crisistextline.org/ teenlineonline.org/talk-now/ Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member (H)old (O)n (P)ain (E)nds www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

[@scottpanek9159]

My friend kinda girlfriend has bi polar and she is terrible at calling or texting back. I try not to be mad about it. How should I respond to it do you think?

[@PolarWarriors]

Hi @scottpanek9159! Thanks for taking the time to comment (and a very warm welcome to the Polar Warrior Community). Timing is so important. I'm always more social when in an elevated mood, and much less social when I'm struggling with depression / anxiety / panic. Give her some time to respond, and when she's in a good place to talk, come up with a plan for the next time she loses communication with you. Take extra good care of yourself and I hope you will continue to stop by the channel. -Rob Whittaker, Polar Warriors

[@creatorofpizza]

"stinking thinking" i like that

[@mrstacyj9496]

Thank you for sharing. Just beginning our BD journey: our only daughter (b. 2003) is the dearest member of our household. The learning curve is steep (what to expect, what to do, what NOT to do). Please, pray for us.

[@PolarWarriors]

Hi, Rob offers one on one support on Patreon if you are interested. He also posts more personal information about his day to day struggles like his recent hospital stay. Take gentle care! 🙏 Sometimes we all need someone to talk to: www.crisistextline.org/ teenlineonline.org/talk-now/ Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member (H)old (O)n (P)ain (E)nds www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

[@ajantapaulchowdhury783]

My daughter is 27yrs old .She is suffering from bpad. She needs friends to share her feelings.

[@PolarWarriors]

Hi, Rob offers one on one support on Patreon if you are interested. He also posts more personal information about his day to day struggles like his recent hospital stay. Take gentle care! 🙏 Sometimes we all need someone to talk to: www.crisistextline.org/ teenlineonline.org/talk-now/ Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member (H)old (O)n (P)ain (E)nds www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

[@Jenny999KH]

great explanation! could you also explained how DBT can be applied in Bipolar situation?

[@PolarWarriors]

That's a good suggestion.. Thank you! =) -Rob

[@PetraSix]

Very BIG THANK YOU foor your videos 😘😁

[@PolarWarriors]

Hi, Rob offers one on one support on Patreon if you are interested. He also posts more personal information about his day to day struggles like his recent hospital stay. Take gentle care! 🙏 Sometimes we all need someone to talk to: www.crisistextline.org/ teenlineonline.org/talk-now/ Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member (H)old (O)n (P)ain (E)nds www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

[@dougpettey7144]

Thanks, boss! Timely and helpful,,as always!

[@PolarWarriors]

Right on. So glad that video was helpful :-) -Rob

[@robertdeanwillea5087]

Thank you I enjoy watching your videos ❤

[@PolarWarriors]

You are most welcome! Thanks for watching 😊😊☀️☀️ -Rob

[@SethEllis-o4b]

Thank you for those words of wisdom my friend...

[@PolarWarriors]

No problem, my friend! Happy to share the good vibes! -Rob www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

[@jbrat1967]

Ty

[@jbl2270]

I dont know how to get out of the grief of losing my loved one

[@PolarWarriors]

Hi, Rob offers one on one support on Patreon if you are interested. He also posts more personal information about his day to day struggles like his recent hospital stay. For the month of July he is offering free phone calls to patrons. Another Patreon exclusive is Rob hosting and moderating weekly support groups on discord! Take gentle care! 🙏 Sometimes we all need someone to talk to: www.crisistextline.org/ teenlineonline.org/talk-now/ Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member (H)old (O)n (P)ain (E)nds www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

[@stephanieshelby7954]

Thank you for your video! I definitely felt like there was this amazing reason to open up my youtube and see a new video posted. Truly inspirational

[@PolarWarriors]

Awe you are most welcome. Thank you so much for watching and stop by the channel anytime :-) - Rob

[@monicas2539]

Thanks

[@PolarWarriors]

You are most welcome 😊😊☀️☀️ -Rob

[@patrickkelly9022]

Thankyou

[@PolarWarriors]

You’re welcome 😊

[@racquelleryan2667]

Thank you

[@PolarWarriors]

You're welcome!

[@sorrelgossert6976]

So helpful! Thank you ❤

[@PolarWarriors]

You're so welcome!

[@JenniferxxxJoy]

Great video. I have gone through the CBT and DBT workbooks with my counselor and found some of it helpful. I do like what you have selected to highlight in this video with reframing. This helps particularly when you engage in the cognitive distortions of mind reading and black and white thinking which I am guilty of. I always put my mind reading thought in the worse light and coupled with the black and white thinking further ensures the black. It is so important to remember we can’t know what other people think or intend and to be reminded that we are biased due to our illness. Slow down and contemplate situations using these techniques and allow for the grey area to be possible. And who knows, maybe even the white! Thank you for your channel and sharing your struggles and triumphs.

[@PolarWarriors]

Hi, Rob offers one on one support on Patreon if you are interested. He also posts more personal information about his day to day struggles like his recent hospital stay. For the month of July he is offering free phone calls to patrons. Another Patreon exclusive is Rob hosting and moderating weekly support groups on discord! Take gentle care! 🙏 Sometimes we all need someone to talk to: www.crisistextline.org/ teenlineonline.org/talk-now/ Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member (H)old (O)n (P)ain (E)nds www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

[@zyprexamedssucks32]

I've suffered 5 small episodes this year due to too much stress & sometimes forgetting to take my meds on time I had to shut down social media accounts because I had some people who took me for granted which didn't help much one of my specialist suggested do a hobby so I'm building lego models that keeps me calm & busy also go for walks too - cheers 👍👍👍