How I found out... | Bipolar Disorder

[@ILoveMeeses84]

Thank you for trusting us to share your journey with. I have PTSD and I can understand how challenging it can be to open up about mental health and having to deal with the stigmas that go with it. I tend to keep my diagnosis private until I feel comfortable enough sharing it with people outside of my small circle because of how PTSD is portrayed in the movies and on TV. Please dont feel like you need to justify to anyone why you arent comfortable sharing all your personal parts of your story or life. You do not have to tell people anything you do not want to. If they arent happy not knowing then they do not respect boundaries and that is their problem, not yours.

[@ThriftedLiving]

Thank you for your kind words and for sharing with me!

[@eleanorcormier9755]

Your an amazing person yes trauma is hidden and not understood and it can appear at the most unexpected moments but until you become aware of these and understand how to cope you can work through them. Keep believing in yourself 🥰

[@ThriftedLiving]

Thank you!

[@kathleengill1273]

I'm happy to hear that you found out what your exact problem is. Now you can begin the work and treatment that you need. Please let us know how this is working for you and helping you. Very brave of you to share this and it's great that your husband is so supportive!🤗

[@ThriftedLiving]

Thank you!

[@SallyWargo]

It's like when your up you're really up and when you're down you're really down it's exhausting

[@jeanspeer4053]

All the best to you in finding out and dealing with what you are experiencing. You are under no obligation to share anything you are uncomfortable talking about. If and when you are ready that is on your timeline if you ever decide you want to everyone is here for you. ❤️

[@ThriftedLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

So proud of you first for reaching out to professionals for help and secondly for sharing your journey. It's cathartic for you and so helpful for others. I wish the best for you on your recovery. You are very strong. The U.S. Mental Health Crisis number is 988.

[@ThriftedLiving]

Thank you!

[@lynnd6305]

I am so proud of you. Your speaking out will help others. You are so genuine in your desire to help others. You are not an attention seeker as are many who share to "help." In my case my mother is the one who fought battles daily with her emotions. I was unable to ask for help or Mama would threaten to harm herself. Being alone in it was the worst part. I am so proud of you.

[@ThriftedLiving]

Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your story with me.

[@jenniferbarney4220]

So courageous of you to share. It's great that you have such a supportive husband.

[@connimace258]

Thank God for your husband. Not many men would stay. Please don't stop meds. I know people on bipolar meds who have. They think they don't need them anymore. You've come along way. You don't have to share everything. So glad you're getting the help you need. That's what counts

[@ThriftedLiving]

Thank you.

[@ThriftedLiving]

Thank you.

[@danejacobs1]

Hi Kieren, Now the work begins. Please keep us updated of what the recommendation will be for your treatment and how you feel it is working. Be kind to yourself during this journey.

[@ThriftedLiving]

Thank you!

[@MaryleaMemaw]

Thank you for sharing. Always make any med changes with your doctor's approval. One day at a time. You don't have to share everything if you don't feel comfortable doing it. It is your journey and I'm sure it's helping others also!

[@ThriftedLiving]

Thank you!

[@tammyenfinger8814]

Thank you for sharing with us.I hope things continue to get better for you.I love your channel and always enjoy when you post ❤😊

[@ThriftedLiving]

Thank you!

[@jamiemcdonald5152]

Your and amazing person. Let the therapy and meds work. It will change your life. Please know you need to stay on your meds. Cause if you go off. It will hurt you. So stay on them.

[@ThriftedLiving]

Thank you!

[@laurentaylor6391]

Thank you for articulating your journey!

[@lindasmith5190]

Glad you are reaching out.

[@ThriftedLiving]

Thank you!

[@laurentaylor6391]

You have left me intrigued!

[@jillianlea9690]

Thank you for sharing. The mind can be an unnerving place... the intrusive thoughts , the crowded brain , physical illness , possible psychosis ....i mean the list goes on and on . I understand. Thanks for sharing...

[@ThriftedLiving]

Thank you!

[@mrscb5303]

Please always remember YOUR health comes before sharing with us. We just want you to be ok. Sending love & hugs. 🧡🖤🧡

[@ThriftedLiving]

Thank you!

[@jillianlea9690]

When i dont feel well my ocd /anxiety ...goes off the charts ..i can get paranoid and so frightful

[@ThriftedLiving]

Thank you for sharing with me!

[@DahliaOlive]

I have emetophobia, too!

[@kaybourke7664]

You are very courageous

[@colleenoaksferrigno]

I am right there with you. ❤

[@laurentaylor6391]

The phobia may be OCD... thats a common theme for people with OCD...fear of vomitting

[@SallyWargo]

I have bipolar disorder also

[@donnalemmond5603]

Hugs to you!!!

[@ThriftedLiving]

Thank you!

[@CorinaChirilaArtist]

What's your COMT status? Do you have the met/met genotype?

[@laurentaylor6391]

What's COMT?

[@CorinaChirilaArtist]

@@laurentaylor6391 COMT is the gene for catecolamin-O-methyltransferase, the ensime that breaks down dopamine epinephrine and norepinephrine. People with met/met have 4 times more dopamine thand the val/val

[@CorinaChirilaArtist]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catechol-O-methyltransferase

[@SallyWargo]

Me too

[@PaulFlint-po9jl]

Pure psychosis sent me to hell

[@SallyWargo]

As happy 😊 as can be at one time and depressed super depressed at another time ⏲️ thank you for sharing

[@scotthullinger4684]

Sorry, but your bipolar video increases my own symptoms of bipolar disorder.