Doctor REACTS to MAID | Psychiatrist Analyzes Bipolar in Maid | Doctor Elliott

[@WillowJordan1979]

Oh man, I remember how "creative" I was on hypomania. I had so many story ideas, but looking back, I can hardly remember any of them. The ones I did type out were incoherent and there was no real planning involved, e.g. "a man becomes permanently stuck in a rocking chair". My thoughts were going too fast to write down. It felt amazing at the time. I do miss it sometimes, but being on meds now, I can hold a job and maintain relationships, so I prefer this.

[@thefifthaceassociation]

I try to focus my thoughts on one subject. Problem is, i will throw my whole life into that subject and wont shut up about it. I start writing and it turns into a book. I start playing a new immersive game and its all i will do. I start to clean my watch, next im welding junk onto my zippo and *bam* art. It helps tho, that the weed and lorazepam.

[@aisha-pv6sk]

I’m really glad to hear that you’re doing better now, and big ups to you. “a man becomes permanently stuck in a rocking chair” however, sounds like a hysterical story idea and i absolutely love it

[@emmygregory9474]

OK SO HERE'S THIS IDEA I HAD AT 3AM WHEN I COULDN'T SLEEP, RIGHT? BEAR WITH ME. WHAT IF I DESIGNED A KNITTED JUMPER WITH A CHESS SET ON THE FRONT AND BUTTONHOLES IN THE BOARD AND THEN THE PIECES HAVE BUTTONS AND YOU CAN LITERALLY PLAY CHESS ON THE PERSON'S CHEST SO I COULD CALL IT THE CHEST SET HOLY SHIT I'M GOING TO DO IT AND PUT THE PATTERN ON RAVELRY IT'S GONNA BE HUGE I'M GONNA MAKE SO MUCH MONEY AND THEN I CAN BUY ALL THOSE AMAZING WIGS I WANT... Ahem. Sorry about the all caps there. Yeah... it's a whole thing.

[@Skyisgoingbacktopluto]

If you gave that idea to an audience of writers as a writing prompt, I'm sure the majority of them could find something in that

[@tirzahjoy1452]

This show did a good job at showing the trauma that comes with some of the bureaucracy in receiving help(dv help, mental health services, food stamps). Thank you for another educational review!

[@LondonFadzai]

This was painful to watch. I remember taking my mom for a voluntary stay in the UK. She felt so betrayed - it's a feeling of distrust that still sits between us years later even though she knows how much I love her and has been well for a very long time. The bit i'd wish they'd shown more off is that you can see the ramp-up in to a manic state. My moms tells were that she'd make quick conclusions (very Yes/No, Right/Wrong) in the day to day mundane things of life. And her grandiose ideas wouldn't even register as grandiose to most. It came off as religious zeal and strict parenting. When my mom was well she was light and airy and nothing was ever too demanding of absolutes (there was a lot of space for 'maybe' & 'not yet') if that makes sense.

[@amelial3517]

Thank you for the validation regarding dissociation. Unfortunately a few mental health professionals I knew have reacted badly towards dissociation when it happens.. their reaction worsens self-stigma.

[@AmberWoodMusicx]

I agree and also FND which is never spoken about

[@minionsarebae2434]

I was dissociating in one of my appointment and my therapist slammed his hand so hard on the desk. I hate loud noises but he said that's how you're supposed to snap someone out of dissociating. I don't know if thats true or not

[@fable_enthusiast]

​@@minionsarebae2434THAT'S NOT TRUE, please change therapist, the best way to bring you back (not disrupt it) is if you do it through grounding techniques

[@fable_enthusiast]

The episode was a bit triggering, sometimes it's like having a rock on your back and you can't move, sometimes it's like a veil that doesn't let you see anything other than that scene over and over again...

[@emmygregory9474]

Dusty Springfield was bipolar and went in and out of hospitals all through the 1970s using her legal name Mary O'Brien. Her fame was waning at this point, and she was living in LA. She was an enormous star in the UK in the 1960s but not a big name in the USA. Her appearance had been drastically altered by years of mental illness and drug and alcohol abuse. One time she was talking to another patient about things like winning the Melody Maker award for World's Best Girl Singer several years in a row, and hanging out with the Beatles, Diana Ross and various big movie stars. All completely true. All immediately noted as delusions of grandeur by the hospital staff. It wasn't until she was talking to a stranger on the phone, and they recognised her voice, that everyone was put straight.

[@andreafeelsfantastic]

None of this was in the book at all. In the book, the mom had just remarried and moved to England and simply wasn’t particularly interested in helping her daughter. They came for a visit to help her move out of a homeless shelter and then were all “let’s go out for a burger” … and expected her to pay for her own burger at the end of the meal. Just coooooold.

[@stormylewis1030]

The one thing that was so heart breaking in Maid is that she couldn't take custody of her mother even if she wanted to because she and her daughter were already couch surfing themselves.

[@JacobDean88]

Pretty phenomenal for a very long time actress that hasn't really ever done anything like this. She was that side kick actress from comidies of the 80s and 90s.. So well done, Andie. Good breakdown! Thanks... And a very wonderful show based on a even better book.

[@myerixon9118]

What makes these scenes fun to watch is when you know that they are mother and daugther in real life :-)

[@amynehls4175]

I speed up to hypomania every few months , my mum is now in charge of my credit card and passport. High stress can force a shift , it's hard to explain being on a go fast during family funerals. just because because I'm "up" doesn't mean I'm happy . Just as when I'm slow in not always in crisis.

[@briancrawford8751]

It's damned near impossible to deal with a parent with psychiatric or neurological disorders. I'm a caretaker to two parents with neurological problems, and they're always going to play the "parent card," so it's very hard to get them to comply with what's best for them. It's a dangerous tightrope to walk. Where I live (West Virginia, United States), if someone is to be committed, a mental hygiene warrant must be sworn out, and oddly enough, it can be sworn out by ANYONE. Yes, anyone off the street can do it, and if approved, the warrant is executed by a sheriff's deputy, and the person is handcuffed and brought to the courthouse like a common criminal, chained to a chair and everything. The hearing takes place before a mental hygiene commissioner, an attorney trained in such matters, and the person is given defense counsel. Usually a psychologist or social worker evaluates the person being considered for commitment. There's usually no actual physician involved unless the person agrees to voluntary treatment or gets committed and arrives at the state hospital. It's a system ripe for abuse, and it's often used to get rid of unwanted or annoying relatives.

[@smolbean895]

I would love MORE of Maid!!!

[@ahjgbhlahgaohgl]

The yellow candle by the elephant on the shelf, kind of looks like a block of butter. I should probably eat lunch. Lol

[@sophiawhettingsteel3489]

I really loved this! I'm sure you probably already have a long list of shows to react to but the australian show Please Like Me talks about mental health a fair amount and has a few pretty cool episodes in a mental health clinic.

[@yumieke]

wonderful show! and a very thoughtful and realistic depiction of having a love one who is dealing with mental health problems

[@Chippeddiamonds2]

This was a really interesting take on the differences between US and UK psychiatric holding and safeguarding… Would have liked to see a reaction to the other characters, I know you touched on her dissociation but the recovery process would definitely be interesting. Would also definitely like to see an analysis of Arcane, the powder/Jinx decline and underlying issues, relationship to Silco etc.

[@joohannaz]

I'd love for you to react to bipolar 1 depicted in Shameless (US), especially how it manifests in Ian. As someone with bipolar 1 myself and very similar experiences with the disorder as it was depicted in the show I found it quite interesting, eye opening and rather terrifying to watch my symptoms play out on screen and would love to see a professionals opinion

[@daniellechoez3798]

I was gonna suggest that show too. I think Cameron Monaghan did a good portrayal of bipolar disorder.

[@Cull_Obsidian]

This a great explanation as ever. It’s been over 7 years since my last hypomanic episode and I definitely see some very real features in mania. One film I’d love you to analyse is Silver Linings Playbook. I think Bradley Cooper does a fantastic job portraying hypomania and Jennifer Lawrence too.

[@maryholmes184]

Please analyze Ian Gallagher's bipolar disorder 1. He's from the Series Shameless US and it's one of the best portrayals, in my opinion. I do have bipolar 1 as well and it's accuracy blewed my mind.

[@cahyasatixoxo7207]

This is also a pretty realistic look into mental healthcare in the US. I’ve been in psych wards that look very similar, except we wore these weird blue hospital clothes instead of sweats and the tv was broken and there were no books and all the puzzles had multiple pieces missing. And there were no doctors just nurses.

[@Hakuru15]

As someone with bipolar disorder they really nailed the hypermania and creativity.

[@beckag2286]

In Canada or at least where I live it’s three people as well, in my case my therapist (psychologist) and two doctors.

[@Hayley-sl9lm]

Watching that performance made me so upset! I can't imagine the anxiety I'd have if one of my parents had that condition :(

[@billykordas958]

Great video!I'm glad you introduce us to so many interesting series to watch. I was wondering when are you going to make a new Q&A and where can we ask the questions?

[@cutecheerfreak1]

Yeah my mom is a social worker here in the US and in our state that is pretty much how it works, social workers and doctors provide their expert opinion to a court/judge that decides it.

[@tree1568]

FND sucks so hard. It’s so widely misunderstood and receives so little help. On a year waiting list for a diagnosis after a 6 months of hospital visits, suicide attempts, amnesia, dozens of seizures daily, blindness, muteness and paralysis. And medical professionals still tell me “to behave myself” as if I’m faking.

[@karren2113]

Love this take since I'm bipolar it help me introspect on my own behaviour. Would be interested to hear your thoughts on Last Night in Soho!

[@madddie859]

I have autism so I dissociate when I'm severely anxious or dating someone who is emotionally abusive. It's so weird sometimes I have an out of body experience. My worst one caused a seizure at work with 20,000 people at my job.

[@camilledaeffler816]

What I like with this show is that it talk about psychological violence not only physical violence

[@deirdresokolowska5863]

You ever looked at Patrick Melrose? The first episode specifically?

[@EveryTimeV2]

I was lost in thought at the beginning so wasn't paying total attention, I was wondering what was going on and thinking we were watching a fantasy or something and then it became obvious. So I guess it depicts that sense of immersive manic fantasy world and then the crash of reality, "Mom, you are in severe debt."

[@dionysusapollo]

I get Greek myth themed flights of ideas too, I knew a guy who went drug induc3d psychotic and it was all about Coronation Street, a You reap what you sow.

[@athena450]

You should react to Anne Hathaway's episode of Modern Love, it's the first time I really felt represented as a young woman with bipolar 2

[@FIVESTARBLINK]

PLEASE REACT TO EPISODE 5 OF EUPHORIA (‘03 bonnie and clyde)

[@EveryTimeV2]

About that uneven power dynamic; depending on what the patient knows, trying to change that position where you're standing can actually make them aware of your thought process. It cements them in a weakened position, you are healthy, they aren't. That's just a natural uneven relationship, the fact that you're trying to make things easier can be condescending to some, though it does make you a distinctly different character to deal with than someone who isn't paying attention. The problem is that you're trying to manipulate their emotions. You are consciously objectifying this person in the bed and asking "what can I do to get a desired emotional response or state of mind from them?" isn't that definitionally manipulative? That's exercising a form of power over them. (Or trying to, if they deny that).

[@tahraethestoryteller6079]

Can you react to more of this show Since it also touches on abuse relationships

[@aprilmichel7816]

3:25 Can we as laymen do something or is this purely for professionals? Or in other words, what can we do if we recognise that someone is dissociating? 9:10 okay this is one of those things that I always wondered about - what's the best way to react to them telling you something like this? I know that with patients suffering from dementia or Alzheimers, as long as they appear content, you should just go along with their delusions, but what about this? Or what about the scene in the beginning with the painting? Is it appropriate to talk about it and react the way the guy (Shaun I presume) did? Should you tell them you like it even though it might encourage them to take it further?

[@mitchellharwood6111]

ive literally just watched this show and the whole time was sat thinking wow this would be really interesting for elliot to analyse

[@Jess-ix8do]

I love your videos I was wondering though If you could do something on trauma bond and how it influences behavior? Seeing this video about the maid (which features dv) was what made me think of this

[@bentayga2409]

my mom and I just started this show love it!

[@girlsurfingtheinternet8195]

Thank u so much! U really do great science work, or as somebody would say Gods work! I just subbed

[@rachelelliott2541]

I love these videos. Interesting and informative. Ty :)

[@coraliedubois5890]

season 1 finale of Homeland would make for an interesting video

[@lsmlife4402]

A pior parte é a que a Alex teve que fazer por ela tudo que ela não fez quando Alex precisou dela

[@dimitridamotte7298]

Please react to mr robot it's an incredible show and there is a lot to talk about from a psychological point of view

[@magda5846]

Can you react to Lexi's presentation of bipolar from Take Me as I am Whoever I am from Modern Love?

[@waynerock999]

Hi there, if duloxetine blocks the receptors in the brain, how will going up from 30mg to 60mg try and make you feel even more better ??? Wayne

[@seanwatkins8845]

Is Sodium Valproate also called ‘Epilim’??

[@blackbird5634]

If you've lived through it, you DON'T have to watch it. You really DON'T.

[@ximienlundquist8487]

Have you heard about the new show Arcane? There’s a character in there that I would love for you to react to! Very interesting psychologically!

[@pdxportlandia]

what type of bipolar do you think she is suffering from? Bipolar I?

[@DoctorElliottCarthy]

Yep. She has proper mania so it would be bipolar 1, unlike bipolar 2 which is hypomania with or without depressive episodes

[@izzetop1910]

You should do silver linings playbook or American sniper

[@guestb8389]

*The new maid anime lookin' real weird.*

[@jonrobson7414]

10:15 do you mean stop taking an antidepressant without tapering off the dose? Can this not be quite dangerous?

[@tymondabrowski12]

I have no expertise but iveheard antidepressqnts are quite dangerous for a bipolar person on their own so *maybe* it's still the "safer" option to quit them cold turkey. But I don't know.

[@DoctorElliottCarthy]

Great question! It's a very individualised decision based on the severity of mania, type of antidepressant, dose, what additional treatment e.g. mood stabilisers someone is on. Its much more nuanced than what I can talk through on a reaction vid. I'm always mindful of the risk of antidepressant withdrawals but the balance of risk can be tricky and needs to be very individualised.

[@jonrobson7414]

@@DoctorElliottCarthy thanks for the answer, I only know from experience of major depressive disorder and withdrawal from SSRIs that it can be very very destabilising. I realise the video is about bipolar but I would have expected that could be something to be careful of. I enjoy your videos a lot by the way! Thanks for what you do

[@mugetsu44]

Oh yeah in american psych wards you dont get to have any of your own stuff. No clothes, no phone, nothing

[@lunacouer]

Um, I did. As long as my clothes didn't have strings in them, they were fine. I had my journal and my drawing pencils too. My roommate had her teddy bear and some of her makeup. Unfortunately, we couldn't have our phones, but as long as our items weren't dangerous, we could have them. I think it depends on location and your mental state. Like, I was on the low-risk ward, meaning we were the suicidal ones, but not manic or psychotic. They may have had a different experience.

[@mugetsu44]

@@lunacouer quite possible.

[@klaythoring1326]

This is tough to watch. Especially the lack of insight into her own actions and the pressure on the daughter to fix everything. Telling you that everyone is wrong…not understanding that she’s the one who has distortion.

[@j.h.miretskay3430]

Hey, I’m curious at how you arrived at the diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, Manic Phase? The character’s behavior would also be consistent with, perhaps, Histrionic Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and maybe ADHD. Also, how would you distinguish ADHD from Bipolar Disorder?

[@macyr1132]

The show stated that the character has Bipolar Disorder.

[@monzed.3948]

Could you react to Princess Azula from the avatar of the last airbender? please. :D

[@kishashun2119]

The amount of money wasted on hypomania ideas🥴. I had 3 or 4 entrepreneurial ideas a day and of course you have to spend money to make money 😩. I’m unmedicated because I can’t find meds that don’t make me sleep the entire day and gain 20lbs in a month. I do have a partner who grounds me and forces me to think reasonably of my not so bright ideas.

[@Yertle_Turtle]

Yeah, I'm not watching this show, it's too much like the neglect of my own parent. Dr. Carthy is very attentive, and the medical system in England sounds much better than what I've got here.

[@Warcheiftan]

handsome doctor you say.....

[@serialvapist5807]

I always referred to being committed as going to prison without the crime. Giant metal doors, uniforms, strip searches, and all because you said you felt suicidal to a head shrinker. I'll tell you one thing: if I'm ever feeling suicidal again I sure as shit won't tell a soul

[@emmygregory9474]

Same. No, actually, I can tell my therapist and my psychiatrist. But they have a plan that they contact my wife, and she gets in touch with my dad, and between the two of them they make sure I'm supervised 24 hours a day. I've made it very clear that I'm not going back to hospital. If anyone tried to make me, I'd be the one fighting the police as they drag me out of my house.

[@hannalowercase5928]

@@emmygregory9474 it's very important to have a backup plan and this sounds great! i hope you're doing well

[@discordiangod]

Can you react to elliot from mr robot

[@Sandra-hc4vo]

very nice

[@lrose1046]

youre kidding right. this is such a cliche version of real life

[@MamaKnowsBest2023]

Isn't speaking fast associated with adhd? This person doesn't have adhd, but for other reasons.

[@radioactive.rabbit]

Paula is lefthanded...just saying

[@GirliestMammy]

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