The Bipolar Spectrum | Explained

[@MedCircle]

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[@loveyashua237]

Great info

[@norapetty3355]

Sadly have dis disability insurance benefits and no I don’t have cash or card that I use. Dual diagnosis so pass labeling know it for helping Professionals with treatment , been in treatments even was on for 26 years straight Ha Ha Weight gain bad fat but very happy turtle live in the moment manageable, been in treatment since age 7 Hell on earth event no can’t revisiting treated that I’ve come content with living now unbalance life severe learning disabilities and mental disabilities don’t allow me to communicate correctly or sometimes at all! In my 20s having an autistic son and still being headstrong and him and having the power of God I was able to advocate better for myself and my son no no Believe it’s ugly that medical record lost Helen availability to social workers and people willing to come to your house cause you’re not physically or mentally stable enough to sit with an office setting I’ll be around public interest of just terrible things that happened to people that can’t express their teacher tearful prayers to God because he knows your heart 2016 terrible event happen that caused me to not even want to sit outside no more and still have to go get treatment and my doctor wasn’t able to give me that treatment because of posttraumatic stress syndrome wasn’t in his address like he didn’t he didn’t qualify and Bino treated had been my psychiatrist since I was 21 AOL back in the day when you get here no he’s not I don’t even think he’s alive I can’t even find him, tried for five other psychiatrists and can’t connect and communicate Kate without having somebody with me and everybody I have with me is gone and dead once I could go to church now I can hardly be in my car and be in line for the food bank without getting distracted and in a tizzy year I do a lot of singing and humming because back in the day we didn’t have all this technology and it was called music therapy 2019 was put in the hospital totally the worst experience ever but it was the epidemic and there were no social workers in the doctors on the computer I didn’t even get to see like get to see each person this is just a real disconnected world I’ll leave my house twice to go to the dollar store and a Piggly Wiggly in my daughters been a little over a year out of a no contact 770 relationship someone to love you because revenge is sick I’ve been in some poor groups and I’ve never seen anybody so ugly but there’s nothing wrong with me shit but I’m good my two friends say I’m stuck in spirit but I’ve been with creator is a safe place I’m staying there rebuilding myself and removing toxic words washed in my head by others excepting it OK not to be OK terrible speller so even if I look at my old journals I can’t even read them don’t question my misunderstanding have never sleep at night unless back in 2019 I fell sleep on a heating pad but I was on medication and I take Circle 100 mg for sleep and I got a third-degree burn up and down my spinal cord causing permanent and severe nerve damage much love driving no I hate it cause I get lost no matter where I go unless it’s to the dollar store or the pig even with the phone apps, fight hard to live a very peaceful life in the sticks with my son which is funny because he’s autistic and he’s like high energy and what I guess look well a lot aggressive but vote to stay connect I fight to stay connected in my own little world am I safe haven gardening trying music my friend emotional learning stability makes it where it’s hard to keep up with what day it is or the month the month I’m not too bad out but the day of the week not good I sleep from about 10 AM till about two the nights alone are awful and my son I can talk to him but being autistic is not all patch on the back mom we’re gonna make it we got this mom‘s got it I don’t have a choice but to have it that’s my jobBlush before Chihuahuas from people that come into my life and just figure they’re gonna leave but leave the dog for me to care for but they’re good therapy give you a reason to get out of bed i’m sure but I think my journal is my best friend like washers always there mastering gratitude in humble serenity just maybe you could like send a resource that does take disability insurance I have dirt poor than drinking during nothing to give even my dirty I don’t on my dirt life huge hugs love enjoy your program crazy you guys changed all the names of mental health again! Trying to reconnect to do a little bit of the outside world cause my daughter was talking to my son in the Midwest he was crying saying that she hope she never ends up like her mom and I hope she doesn’t try to help the wrong people because God is not in everyone! I’m sure if you’ll even get this cause like the messages are from over a year ago so learning to spell did you get it slow life history

[@alexwallace6120]

@@debb.3857 yes, just saw all the prices, I had thought like other Vloggers they would charge $5-10 a month. You are way over charging, which keeps people out. I am on medical disability stick to a budget.

[@Sunshine-zt8mj]

I love that MedCircle addresses mental health topics and people in such a non judgemental, non stigmatized and compassionate way. Thank you!!

[@tracy3812]

I was so surprised when Dr Ramani said she attends counseling for herself. Such openness & honesty!

[@aResoluteProtector]

I just love that they're all cultural Marxists.

[@Gavriel92]

I haven't felt this much truth in years.

[@X11CHASE]

@@aResoluteProtector wtf does that mean

[@judithmagill1449]

I wish there were more therapists like Dr. Ramani..........she certainly has a gift.

[@ThePokeHimOn]

My late father had bipolar disorder and was sectioned (I'm from the UK) multiple times, he passed away in 2018 the day after I turned 15. I've personally seen how it is such a difficult disorder especially when the patient is totally uncooperative with their treatment, it takes a toll on the spouse and the children

[@fireblade8905]

That's sad

[@gwendolynkaren5933]

That's terrible it's so mean to always be forcing people to go to these quack doctors

[@lawrenceluna5319]

I just found her, but I love this woman. Everything has become so clear. I have been in therapy a couple times and nobody ever mentioned I might be bipolar.

[@mirjamenny]

I was diagnosed Manic Depressive Type 2 almost 30 years ago (I agree with Dr. Marks that bipolar is a less accurate descriptor). I don't think it's a disorder at all - it's more easily understood to me as the sensitive/creative personality type most often associated with artists and spiritual types (science proves we're more creative on average). I'm living proof that after decades of suicidal ideation, healing is possible. With proper supports, personal accountability and mindfulness, Manic Depressives have lives which are arguably richer and more meaningful than a lot of people who fall into the neurotypical category. Now that I've focused on having healthy relationships and creating boundaries against the people who stigmatize mental illness (usually narcissistic types) and abuse our need to "fit in" by exploiting our people-pleasing, my life is wonderful and my unique creative skills have been properly channeled into my purpose and I've carved my own niche instead of struggling to fit in with our toxic culture. I don't miss the superficial people who made me feel like I was the problem because now I can see how empty their lives are and how threatened they were by authenticity and honesty.

[@thehitmaster102]

Excellent advice

[@alex.hidalgo]

Dang. Appreciate this framing. I’ve recently started rebuilding my relationship to work in a way that makes sense to me and not others preferences. People-pleasing can be tricky, and it takes some real effort to try and strike a balance leading with yourself in mind. But it definitely promotes a better and more sustained relationship with one’s true self. Which can often become an afterthought leading to some rough spots.

[@cory99998]

I struggle between feeling this and feeling like dang I need meds dont I

[@ipt3000]

😂😂 ok but this is a bit of grandiose comment - no?

[@ipt3000]

@medcircle can u use a sleeping aid to calm oncoming mania or use during mania?

[@haisesasaki3944]

I have Borderline Personality Disorder but I love Dr. Marks. That's why I'm here. ❤

[@claracarpenter8913]

Dr Marks has a very nice way of speaking to us. I really appreciate it. She's very straightforward and informative. Thank you Dr Marks.

[@anneisbeyond]

Social rhythm therapy and eating healthy, highly reduced use of alcohol, exercise, and stress management have made a huge difference for my symptoms. Thank you Dr. Marks for discussing these! Brain fog can also be exacerbated by diet. Cutting processed carbs and starches, processed vegetable oils can help.

[@KathBorup]

Good to know

[@Rin_Chawngthu]

Ty for your helpful comment

[@willabestorms6059]

I am making tremendous positive progress by watching my diet losing weight and a positive mental attitude and my social rhythm is very good.

[@seinfeld8812]

What is social rhythm therapy

[@deanasherrick9399]

When I experience disassociation its like my mind "vacates" or goes on vacation from the situation from seconds to minutes.

[@d.g.7582]

I have lost full days! Very disturbing. It only happens when extremely anxious. I won't remember a thing.

[@cheriessoblessedformerlyfear]

I've had that sometimes ..it freaka me out cause all the sudden I space and then I'm back and I feel awkward

[@lucentgirl]

Bipolar disorder is so difficult to live with. Especially dealing with psychosis.

[@Lidia.Bella.Italiana]

😢

[@BipolarCorner]

Agreed. I hope you're doing well

[@friedaprinzessinvonanstalt8068]

Difficult? It's a pain in the ass

[@gledwood9108]

I remember after I got diagnosed looking through library books on the subject and they were so annoying, full of generalisations and the kind of information that had allowed me to have the condition for more than a decade without really believing it. Like implying depression comes as some kind of crash after the manic high. With me I know the illness is coming but can't tell what direction it's going because at first it just feels like a bad mood! I tend to go down first and then up. And they hardly mentioned psychosis. The first sign of my mania was hearing voices! I met quite a few people who said they heard voices, saw strange things, smelled strange things etc when manic and depressed but the books made this sound like a rare complication and gave it about one paragraph each! Then they go on saying bipolar isn't just the ups and downs of life, but that's not how it felt to me from the inside. Except when it got really extreme, it felt exactly like big ups and downs and no way can you separate it from your life!

[@maddiAlice7094]

@@gledwood9108 When I deal with this I was told I was Bipolar 1, as well as Borderline personality AND schizoaffective

[@passionforhispeace1194]

Thanks for addressing bipolar. Dr. Marks and the Polar Warrior are two of the best channels with info on the topic on KZbin.

[@kimmieann316]

This is really good. I came here because of Dr. Tracey Marks I follow her on KZbin and like her and she explains things well. I appreciate this zoom video as a person who struggles with rapid cycling bipolar disorder and ptsd.

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[@angelalilly6191]

Having been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in my early teenage years, I can say you CAN go on to live a peaceful life without having to be medicated in your later years. I also believe it depends on how high on the spectrum your bipolar is as I have a cousin who still struggles in adulthood. What helped me was meditation, music, and self awareness, taking responsibility for your own actions and thoughts, never judging others, accepting myself for who and what I am and living by the motto that everything happens for a reason and everyone is here for a reason and the most important thing was to learn to just let shit go. We are ALL given this life because "WE" wanted to come to this Earth 🌎 and learn the lessons we are learning. I believe people with bipolar are just souls who have lived hard lives previous and now have forgotten who they were and why they are here now. We are ALL precious beings that have a purpose. Don't let the diagnosis of this "disorder" or the negativity that comes with living with this in this life make you think that your life is of any less importance. Look at it as a gift where.... you are strong fierce and protective when you need to be and sensitive enough for the times when people need to feel love or need a guiding light. It's YOUR life, take control of it. Much love to ALL that needed to hear this and remember their worth❤️ We are ALL ONE, and I hope this helps another soul searching for peace ✌️❤️😁

[@gwendolynkaren5933]

You know these dumb doctors got to be diagnosed in people and then of course they change the diagnosis they don't know what the hell they're doing I'm sorry but I have to say it

[@tanvi5378]

I got diagnosed 2 days ago. It's really hard right now. Thank you so much for this comment.

[@mab7175]

@@tanvi5378 Don't accept one diagnosis as written in stone. Seek diagnoses from one or more psychiatrists. Don't tell the other psychiatrists you have been diagnosed by other psychiatrists. Physicians, particularly psychiatrists, have rigidity not to override another psychiatrist's diagnosis. The significance of the advice I'm conferring is misdiagnoses in Psychiatry is pervasively rampant. Entailing many times too many, are arbitrary. The dire detriment of misdiagnoses is the prescribed medications will BE THE WRONG MEDICATIONS POSSIBLY THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.

[@nickcaption308]

Some people experience confusion, cognitive problems.

[@coolsigmaalpha]

@@mab7175 bro wtf just because some people are misdiagnosed doesnt mean this person is. youre just fueling a terrible cycle of imposter syndrome rn. let the person recieve help in peace

[@BipolarCorner]

Dr. Tracey Mark's is great! I have schizophrenia and Bipolar known as schizoaffective Disorder Bipolar Type and she has helped me understand a lot.

[@snuffyscorner]

Thank you I love watching Dr Tracey videos. I was just diagnosed with Bipolar and it wasn't diagnosed until my late 40's but have struggled most of my life. This was so informative.

[@LillllyPad]

If bipolar treatment doesn’t help please ask your doctor to look into other diagnoses. I was diagnosed as bipolar 2 with horrible results. The medicines made me so ill that I ended up in the hospital. I was diagnosed with ADHD two years later and the bipolar diagnose was removed. ADHD medication and treatment helped me a lot. I wish I had got it sooner.

[@jessayaki9496]

I had subscribed to both channels separately, so glad to see both of you together! Great content, as always.

[@blankblank5524]

My son is 20 and 9 weeks ago, he was diagnosed with cyclothymia.He has just started taking a mood stabiliser.He also has Asperger’s,non-epileptic seizures and ankylosing spondylitis.He is one brave person and my favourite person.

[@gledwood9108]

The term bipolar is good in that it has raised public awareness of what the condition really is. In Britain the term "bipolar" didn't really pick up among the general public until after the year 2000. Before then the public view of a "manic depressive" was someone who was prone to extremely serious depression and manic depression was seen as severe depression. Having said that I think bipolar is misleading in that people think of it as two faces of one person, one happy, one sad and it's not that way. Mania and depression aren't two separate extremes, they intermingle a great deal!!

[@gwendolynkaren5933]

The planet Earth is bipolar North and South Pole I'm over it

[@ChristianPsychedelica]

Kinda, not really. Manic Depression included Depression along with Depression and Mania. So I see where the misconceptions come from, but still it combines what we call bipolar and depression into one illness spectrum. Which is actually more accurate given 60%+ of depression patients actually experience mixed states really similar to bipolar and should be classified as another type of bipolar. Rebranding to bipolar spectrum or going back to manic depression would look like from pure depression to pure mania: Major Depression, Euthymia (chorionic mild depression,) Cyclothymia (mild depression to hypomania,) Mixed Depression (depression with mixed episodes,) Bipolar 2, Bipolar 1, Hyperthymia (chronic mania.)

[@ChristianPsychedelica]

@@gwendolynkaren5933 go back to FB, Karen.

[@MyPrayingmantis]

Dr. Marks is the best thing on the internet.

[@jimena6264]

I love Kyle as an interviewer he's really good and always gives a comfortable environment and very good questions

[@stephanierevard7716]

I've always thought this. Plus he shares his own struggles. I initially thought he started this in search of his own answers. Regardless, I'm so glad this is available to the general public.

[@stephanierevard7716]

At 12:00 he thanks her for speaking to him just like a friend in easy to understand terms. They are a great team!!

[@melaninandaura9713]

I appreciate Kyle trying to make Dr. Tracy feel more comfortable after the lil disruption. He’s trying to decrease her nerves by giving her compliments. I can tell the energy talking with her is vastly different than the energy is with Dr Ramani but I suppose their energies are vastly different too

[@SSJ0016]

Kyle is a very good interviewer. Always has good questions, listens intently. Asks good follow up questions as well to get into interesting details. He comes off as a very kind person as well.

[@monicabrown3017]

I love ❤️ this Doctor 👩‍⚕️!!! I have Bipolar 1, and I’m learning a lot of things here!!! I’m rocking my Bipolar!!! I’m not manic, because I’m learning a lot better treatment for myself here!!!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Awesome @Monica Brown your rock it! I do have a bipolar playlist where I group my bipolar videos kzbin.info/aero/PLazcP3-djRZ0IoYFWgkl0_tFtBVqA3bu

[@mostlypeacefulgaydy6396]

She's so right. My wife is bi polar and has bpd and ADHD. She lost it and had multiple affairs. All because she thought I was leaving her.

[@sciencenotstigma9534]

I have Bipolar 1 Disorder, and can relate.

[@oliviamartini9700]

As Dr Rsmadi (sp) says, "there's no special place in heaven for people who put up with ill treatment over and over again." You're worth more than that.

[@DarkEnergyHealer]

Sorry, a few things stand out in your comment. You have the word gay in your name.. Your wife thought you would leave her.. She lost it and had affairs? Are you sure you are not a narcissist my friend? My ex was one and could have said this easily. And maybe your wife is suffering from narc abuse? Narcs are always saying something is wrong with the other person. Make you doubt your reality and so on.. I'm saying this because to me it sounds very unlikely that she would go and have multiple affairs, because she thinks you are going to leave.. Being very empathic as a bpd I just cant see this happening. My friend is bipolar and when she loses it, she just wants to hurt herself, but never others. And ADHD in my humble opinion is not a real disorder.. I hope I'm wrong with my analysis. Wish you and your wife all the best

[@user-mm6dn9mx4z]

@@DarkEnergyHealerYou know that manic people can quite literally do anything right? It just sounds like you are trying to side with her because she's a woman like you or something

[@EveSalkey]

Dr. Tracey Marks speaks in "Layman" terms, which is a great way to engage with your patient's and the general public. I love when I can truly understand my practitioner's. A lot of people go from doctors office not understanding what they are told. Thank you Dr. Marks.

[@carrieshelton109]

I love Dr. Tracey and Medcircle! Thanks for putting this one together!

[@truthwarrior7934]

Ok, I need to weigh in on this topic. At 57 yrs. old I STARTED experiencing depression at 6yr. old. Meaning, everything was going great in my life but I was extremely sad. This sadness would last for a month & then it would lift. ( classic sign of a chemical imbalance ). I also suffered with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder at 10 yrs. old. By the grace of God, he set me free from this disorder. I also suffered with Anxiety & Panic attack as approach my 20's. When my grandmother died, I was 21 yrs. old & couldn't cope. Sought help & I was diagnosed with manic depression. Here is what ppl. need to know as far what the 2 main triggers that will put you into an episode of depression & the medical community has backed up what I have been saying for 35 yrs. in regards to triggers. The 2 biggest things that will trigger depression are LACK OF SLEEP & LACK OF FOOD!! Saw this pattern with me & when I recognized & connected the dots as far as these 2 triggers, I was able to stay ahead of it by getting enough sleep & eating. As far as the racing thoughts & repetitive thoughts, I had to teach myself to kick out any negative thought to avoid that repetitive thinking. As far as medications, the former Psychiatrists have stated that once you start an anti depressant & have been on it for a year, if you go off of it, your brain can no LONGER make the proper serotonin & you will guarantee crash & I can attest to this as I have gone off my meds & after a year, I crash & burn & I did this quite a few times in my 20's due to the weight gain. When I say weight gain, I am talking about the anti depressants increase your appetite & you eat more which leads to weight gain. Best way to avoid depression is straight up running!! It is a known fact that long distance running raises your serotonin levels. Been running since I was 22 yrs. old. Running is also an excellent stress reliever as well!! Ppl. who suffer with bipolar can spot other ppl. with bipolar faster than a Psychiatrists because we see the same behaviors in them that we saw in our selves!! Case in point, I recognized my Nephew with bipolar at age of 7 yrs. old & he later was diagnosed with bipolar. My own daughter, I was able to pick up on her bi polar at around 6 yrs. old & she was later diagnosed with bipolar when she was 7 yrs. old. When you are going through an episode of bipolar, it is NOT just mental, it's physical as well!! Your body is on Fight or Flight mode. Once you get through your episode, you feel like a MACK truck has hit you & your body is physically run down & NOW, your body needs to physical heal & that can TAKE months 2 FINALLY feal NORMAL!! Plz. EDUCATE yourselves with bipolar & most definitely EDUCATE yourself on the medications you take because the side effects can most definitely due more harm than good. I absolutely do NOT recommend any of the Newer drugs because we don't know the long term side effects!! My case in point is the drug, abilify. My Daughter's Psychiatrist wanted to put my daughter on abilify when it first came out & I told him " absolutely not because we Don't KNOW the long term side effects". 2 yrs. later, abilify side effect was LINKED to compulsive disorder!! I hope this information will help anyone out there who is still trying to understand bipolar. God Bless.

[@stacyramirez5459]

Oh wow, when you highlighted no food made my heart jump. 💔 my soon to be x husband of 20 years likes to control me with food and starve me when I don't have money because I can't get out to work. I had a blackout 3 weeks ago from his abuse.

[@truthwarrior7934]

@@stacyramirez5459 My heart goes out to you!! I pray you have gotten put of that relationship!! You deserve better. And I do understand how it feels when you are in abusive relationship & have a hard time trying to get out on your own. I am in that current situation. My elderly dad is my abuser & I am live with him because I am his caregiver & also because I went on disability 10 yrs. ago due to bi polar. Unless ppl. have gone through abuse than they have no idea what we go through. In short, the abuser, isolates you & verbally abuses you with their words such as; ' you are a loser. You are stupid. You are useless. No one wants you. In my case, my dad reminds me all the time that I am CRAZY & no one wants a nut job like you!! It's that constant verbal & physical abuse that starts to wear you down, physically & psychologically!! I pray God gives you the strength & an out to FINALLY leave this relationship if you ALREADY HAVEN'T left. God Bless.

[@happysloth3208]

Now a days people with bipolar disorder don’t take certain antidepressants because it can trigger mania. I have unipolar depression with a family history of bipolar disorder and I can’t take SSRI antidepressants because I react in a similar manner. I find just going on walks, practicing mindfulness, taking birth control and preventing chronic stress helps a lot. Therapy is also great for learning how to cope with negative thoughts and also anxiety that comes from it.I also have ADHD as well and I do take stimulant medication which is key in helping out with stress.

[@truthwarrior7934]

@@happysloth3208 apparently you DIDN'T read my comment. I run to help me cope with my ANXIETY & depression. As far as anti depressants. I was diagnosed in1986 & Prozac SAVED my life. But, I do understand what may work 4 one person, may not necessarily work 4 another person. Sounds like you are DOING a great job in managing your illness & I applaud you 4 taking the steps to help manage your life with the proper techniques. God Bless.

[@mab7175]

You don't have any sense..

[@whracing]

What about not been able to watch the full hour without distracting thoughts, writing and reading comments. And needing a break. Very informative, almost overwhelming but a good pace

[@erios1010]

One if the absolute best sessions I've ever heard on the topic! I'm bipolar and the info is solid! Great job!

[@maje4120]

I'd love an episode on drug addiction effects on mental health and personaly.

[@pattioconnor3075]

That’s a great suggestion, me too!

[@staceybarbe5122]

I just wrote that same question in my journal, so thank you!

[@jesseschbrt8769]

Absolutely.

[@sallyburnside2185]

Just a suggestion for you and others on the connection between addiction, trauma and mental health: Videos on KZbin with Dr. Gabor Mate. Really good research behind his perspective.

[@sciencenotstigma9534]

Yes!!! Substance Use Disorders are also in the DSM-V! And comorbid disorders are common, and extremely challenging!

[@jenniferhegwood2929]

Thank you for your help. I have schizophrenia and had delusional disorder before progressing to schizophrenia. I was 21 when it became reality but I thought I was normal in delusional disorder. I made poor choices early in life and now I can see that I have been ill for a very long time. Your videos help me to understand.

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[@yanan4249]

Oh, I love this doctor! I'm glad you have her too on this channel. Her series on ADHD helped me a lot, maybe you could make a video with her on that subject? Or maybe you have done this already?

[@jlynn4736]

I love how educated and helpful this content is, but also the comments!! Thank all y'all

[@jostoney6501]

I love this topic I love this conversation and the doctor you're having it with. In 2008 I was diagnosed with manic depression, bipolar schizophrenia with delusions and PTSD. My career was a field Archaeologist and Anthropologist and I lived through some very tragic death in my life. When my support team of husband and mother died nearly a month apart from each other I went into a tailspin. I had to shorten my education, discontinue my Archaeological Field work and admit that I could not cope with the loss of these dear loved ones. I ruined my career and ran on a reservation as though I had been there my whole life. As a fair white lady I was definitely having some issues and fought quite a bit in those early days. I lost control of everything and I still had three teenage kids to raise. Long story short I went into rehab where I spent 4 years in transitional housing and sobriety meetings. This time spent on the 90 day 90 meeting program was rehab taught me a great deal on how to create a mental toolbox to help me when I felt a relapse coming. I guess I forgot to mention I started heavy drug use and alcoholism. I got a great job made amends with my children and managed to move to the small town of my dreams I am in now. One thing I believe helped a great deal was looking into volunteering and I mean volunteering for anything that resonated with my sleepless manic routines, extreme codependency issues, and the reckless need for avengers. Because of my education in the earth sciences I was able to find wonderful diverse places to be and to help. The whole time I have been on medicine but as of 2 years ago my stomach and liver are starting to give in and I had to quit all but two of my medications. I quit 10 medications and used the anxiety and mania towards helping myself and others get ahead and whatever creative way I can think of. Now I am old and feeling ill but I am proud to say that even with all my mental and physical injuries I still enjoy life to the fullest and cannot ever find it again in my heart to hold the grudge and negative self talk like I grew up doing as my mother before me did. And yes I was raised by an extreme narcissistic father and a very doting but somewhat neglectful mother. I was the eldest of four and at the age of 11(I am 63 now) I began watching my siblings trying to teach them the ways of the outdoors, the streets and the people in them. I just love your program and watch quite a few of your videos thank you for being out there and teaching us the things that we may have never had the opportunity to learn about. And oh yes I have a question is there a way to determine an episode starting to happen because of something that triggered you and you knew it was coming?

[@IBRAHIM-ls8ex]

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful story. It,s very emotional and i am really inspire with you.

[@DanielE15]

❤️ Dr Marks

[@DONNACEDOHIOK12]

Thanks for great video. Very well spoken.

[@debb.3857]

Mood INSTABILITY IS ALSO BIPOLAR...HYPO-MANIA 4 DAYS TO WEEKS...DJ.DEB.USA SAYS..YES I KNOW A ALCOHOLIC NARCISSISTIC ABUSER PERSONALITY DISORDER, WHO ALSO HAS, (**BIPOLAR ** BORDER / POLAR IS WHAT???

[@debb.3857]

Thanks 🐾😊🙏🐾😊🙏WHERE'S YOUR THERAPY DOG 😻😻😻😻😇😇😇😇😇😇KYLE????

[@debb.3857]

So SHES A BIPOLAR EXPERT ON BIPOLAR DISORDER...THATS IT..RIGHT?

[@LillysConner]

I was excited when the mother asked how she can support her son with BP but didn't hear much on the subject except monitoring the symptoms versus daily interactions and displine. As a mother too am finding it challenging to offer support and be displinary too.

[@hannahrl]

Love that she makes reference to basically the subspecialty of Lifestyle Medicine. I'm seeing more studies coming out (I think Barnard at PCRM has some crossover interventional trials now) specifically looking at diet and mental or brain health (Ornish is running a large-scale new study with Alzheimer's). There is so much newer, kinda revolutionary stuff we've been learning about the microbiome as well as the role of a whole food, plant-based dietary pattern (meaning exclusive or nearly totally exclusive of all animal products, as well as avoidance of more highly refined plant ingredients or products) in respect to lowering inflammatory markers - in addition to sleep, exercise, social support and avoidance of toxic stress and chemicals, the dietary pillar of lifestyle medicine appears as linked to mental health and brain function as all the others. Not saying lifestyle intervention fix serious mental illness, but on the other hand, it reliably dramatically improves and even reverses some of our main chronic illnesses, so why not at least optimize that area in support of mental health, too? The Drs. Sherzai who have just written a new Alzheimer's book could be great to have on to talk about some of this, one day.

[@Love888G]

i hate bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder and ptsd, and scizophrenia it completely shuts me down , i literally have mental breakdowns i cant stop it from happening but its so bad things ive done for 10 years i cant do ex. filling out a school lunch form... my mental illnesses are very debilitating , i've slept all night this last month and a half and forced myself to sleep all day too cause i couldnt cope , having 3 mental illnesses makes coping hard

[@Taureanfitness]

I love doctor Tracy marks I've been following her on her channel for a while and have found many videos that have been helpful for me in finding recovery from past trauma and a very debilitating eating disorder

[@melaniearnold6336]

Currently training in RTT , really enjoying listening .

[@urieldaboamorte]

My first MedCircle video, saw Dr. Tracy on the thumbnail, "bipolar" in title, and clicked. Very informative, I loved it. Also Kyle's body expression is adorable!

[@heidiho5179]

I had no idea you had Bipolar Disorder. You make it look so easy! I have the same diagnosis.

[@sorad5791]

It's wild.. and maybe it was because there wasn't as much awareness in the psychology community at the time, but 17 years ago I was diagnosed with Bipolar and they put me on antidepressants. Had to try several different kinds. I was a total mess. They are saying here that antidepressants aren't good for people with Bipolar.

[@rodneuer4600]

On 2015 they put me on antidepressants I almost dye of this huge hypomania episode

[@chepkoechkiptoo]

God bless you Dr Marks. You are a beautiful soul

[@kristyl111685able]

I have "border polar" I was diagnosed with BPD at 21 and was just diagnosed with Bi Polar a month in a half ago...I'm here because I am on lithium but I have been depressed, tired, not wanting/able to work for about a week now...I contacted my doctor yesterday and waiting for a reply...I don't know what to do but I'm tired of feeling like this and if even medication don't help then what's the point!?!?!? I start therapy next month so hopefully that does help but who knows...it's been too many years feeling this way and I'm so exhausted 😩

[@brandib72]

Dr. Tracey Marks is amazing. I watch her videos every night and learn so much from her. I wish she was my doctor!!!!!!

[@Seremonii]

I was diagnosed by a dumb psychiatrist with Seasonal Depression (👎🏾) The Bipolar (👎🏾). I researched both and I did not fit either so I declined meds. Ten years later my gynecologist diagnosed me with PMDD(hormanal) and anxiety (high cortisal) after I noticed my mood swings were always 2-4 days (sometimes nearly a week before cycles) before my menstrual cycle. I just nap and take magnesium, omega 3 and St. Johns Wart as needed until symptoms level out.

[@melaninandaura9713]

I just realized this so when I listen to Dr. Ramani I feel like I’m hearing from a really smart friend of the family while when I listen to Dr. Tracy I feel as though I’m listening to a really smart aunt

[@michellemcgraw6780]

She is wonderful. She says it the way normal people understand it, and that is the best part

[@mrhappy208]

Tracey Marks contributed a lot to my recovery

[@millstreetteut7835]

Thank you so much for the Information!! Im on a bipolar spectrum. Much appreciated!!

[@swagymom]

Dr.Mark’s is the GOAT for real!

[@edmidford7484]

This is very good Tracey 👍

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thanks a lot Ed. I hope all is well with you 😊

[@edmidford7484]

@@DrTraceyMarks slowly but surely I hope.. I wish you alot of success on your Internet empire :-)

[@maryellensauve1912]

Your the best doctor that makes people feel better and your explanation make us understand why we feel like this I have a friend 58 years old was told at 40 he was BP 2 in and out of hospital now he quit taking his med again after taking them for year and a half keeps telling me he is not BP 2 I don't know how to help him thx your amazing

[@maryellensauve1912]

I have the same issue saying that he is not BP went off he's medication don't know how to help him

[@camilliadunn-ibar8197]

How do you help someone with symptoms of bipolar disorder but in denial?

[@lorianne4608]

I have Bipolar II. I experience severe severe depression plus I have PTSD after experiencing long term narcissistic abuse from some random guy who set his eyes on me + refused to understand that I was married + that I loved my husband. He threatened to tell my husband that we were having an affair (we weren’t). After being threatened for four years I left my home. My husband is paranoid as a result of long term marijuana use + refused to protect me from this man. That was 16 years ago. The man still trails me. No assistance from local authorities. I’m now 59 + alone.

[@Sewmanolo]

Omg they got my favorite doc on here yesss 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@vinodsingh-gr1xj]

Bipolar mental problems was explained in a absolutely right manner so everyone understands, thankyou Dr Tracy mark 😅

[@rashifarsya]

Thank you MedCircle for sharing it with us :)

[@Taureanfitness]

This is an amazing channel but why on earth would people pay for something they can get for free I watched all of the videos on KZbin and I have learned so much

[@ninaneenee3502]

Thank you so much you've helped me for my grandson. Very well spoke

[@abbiroberts6384]

This was very informative, thank you!!

[@bettyharris2174]

I'm 53, I don't sleep, I have mood swings all the time, I'm all in with something, then I'm all out and I've been given all kinds of anti depressants. My daughter is worst and my mom is about the same

[@claudinesteenberge4920]

Hey..just a thought to ya. Maybe something like a low dose of zyprexa would be of help to you, instead of solely taking an antidepressant. I had lots of bad side effects from them...and when finally given zyprexa, it helped with bringing down my anxiety, mood swings, etc. I'm going back to it shortly, as I'm going through a rut currently

[@lorisanpietro5560]

Great info thank you Im working on taking my LCPC exam and I find that hearing the cases are the way the exam is set up as it presents case studies thus these videos are much like the case presentations

[@simonelu2988]

Is there an "onset" or "preamble" to a manic episode that leads to psychosis? and if so, how would the "onset" look?

[@mab7175]

It varies with each individual. Most people diagnosed Bipolar are misdiagnosed.

[@wesleyolivier6010]

Thanks for all your amazing videos and wisdom, your such a star and help so many people

[@robinkishmiller2596]

I take Abilify, Wellbutrin, Lexapro and Gabebentin. I hear voices and have severe panic. Not sure what I have been diagnosed with. I stopped going to doctor because I can't afford my insurance.

[@badkittyem]

My Dr put me on Depakote. The meds were so intense it only intensified my symptoms. Made my ears pop constantly, couldn't sleep, thoughts all over the place, I was in a fog. I stopped taking it. Been off it for more than 10 yrs, but def feel like I need something. It's really hard to deal with at times. The one thing that's helps is knowing I'm not crazy. Since I been like this for so long it's become my norm...

[@reneecostanzo8058]

Dr. Marks you're my hero!!!! You're a genius.

[@woolfy02]

Anyone have symptoms related to SSRI-induced bipolar? (Some where on the bipolar spectrum) Very mild hypomania but, more agitation. I still don't have a diagnosis of bipolar, just have the issues with what I just mentioned. It's tough to explain to my doctor exactly how I feel with it. The problem is that its not 100% obvious of what's going on, for a fast diagnosis. It's frustrating. Throw the Treatment resistant depression / Quiet BPD and I don't even know what to think about it anymore. I just want it to stop. Besides that, Just want to talk to someone that can relate to this big mess of symptoms.

[@summerbreeze553]

Thank you both for doing this

[@susanneashton1340]

Hearing the term 'border-polar' , I pictured a border collie crossed with a polar bear.

[@navit3ch]

My favorite Dr in the whole world

[@evaknievel4449]

We are special beings so it is hard to harness this power! Don't let anyone make fun of you! Too often families are monsters to us due to no understanding or little patience. Too often family takes advantage of us!

[@t.terrell7037]

“Special” in what way exactly? Thanks

[@marlenacarrillo5446]

I think everyone should take the Mental Health First Aid class.

[@josecabrera2451]

hello Dr. Marks I love fallowing you're videos I'm actually majoring on psychology getting ready to received my Master on clinical psychology I love psychology you're videos are really helpful

[@pennyholgate1753]

I suffer with Bipolar 2 Also Anxiety.PTSD.Because I went through something very traumatic when I was 7 or 8 years.I struggle with Depression more and tired 😓 a lot.I just lost My Mother 3 years ago.Its been really difficult.I need to handle My Bipolar better.Also I was born with borderline dysfunction.Meaning mild retardation.From Birth. My Mother’s heart stopped during labor having me.So my oxygen was cut off.So it cause me to have Intellectual Learning disability.

[@xiloaduarte8505]

Great topic, thank you.

[@dopeblacktherapist]

Were the matching shirts planned? :)

[@sciencenotstigma9534]

I’m glad they’re clearing up misconceptions about CPTSD. Can we stop having p*ssing matches about, “I have PTSD.” “Oh yeah? Well, I have CPTSD, and that’s worse.” It’s my understanding that CPTSD is a newer, more specific term for PTSD. Anyone diagnosed before it was in popular use has “PTSD.” Any clarification would be appreciated! I also have Bipolar 1 Disorder…just a random thought!

[@jayeburd8184]

Hi Kyle! This is very interesting and important...I have a story for you. I am off all meds and happy about my choice. Very Rude Director at big hospital kicked me out of program for not taking meds since I thought weed was a good alternative at the time rather than the side effects from the pyschotropics I was prescribed....horrible time in my life. Thank God it's past. Also I believe therapy could perhaps use a more holistic approach and interview family and friends for more context if the patient is willing of course imo. Cheers

[@lightwalkerunknown9956]

Very true great statement..

[@jayeburd8184]

@@lightwalkerunknown9956I've since found a wonderful therapist whom I enjoy meeting with once a month and today was actually a break through I'm better understanding some issues. I hope for more successful journeys out there 🥸🫂🎸 personally my goal is to learn about the problem(s), practice solutions and grow 🪴 not dependant but resourceful.

[@Lidia-qf1uv]

My daughter is 15 yrs old. and is bipolar mania would you be able to direct me how or what you take for a holistic approach. Thx

[@jayeburd8184]

@@Lidia-qf1uv hi there! I wish I had a one step 🪜 solution to offer you. My journey has been a rocky one...but I know that my mom was praying to God 🙏 for me to get off of medications because she saw me changing and not for the better. I was still clinging to my medicine but she didn't stop praying for me. I soon realized the side effects the medicine was having and I had to get off. I've found relief in staying away from caffeine as much as possible, getting good sleep rythms helps and a good diet and excercise plan will help bring further balance (being healthy with the basics is what I learned in the Intensive Outpatient Program- seems simple right?) But even with it being simple sometimes we don't practice it. So keeping the right nutrients in your body and the bad ones out as much as possible helps sleep really can throw me into a depressive mode or manic mode at times. Taking nature trips, staying at the cabin in Idyllwild going, camping etc. (I love being outdoors your daughter might enjoy other activities she can get involved in), Being around loving and friendly people definitely helps too - my favorite are my friends with special needs they are the sweetest people in my life. There's so many ways to try to maintain healthy. With lots of love and prayer nothing is impossible. Feel free to email me [e-mail] I'd love to stay in touch!

[@jayeburd8184]

@@Lidia-qf1uv I also liked talk therapy. So I had seen a therapist for a couple years off and on once a month and it helps! Not every therapist is the right fit so find one she is comfortable with and is able to talk to that would be some of my suggestions. God bless you and your daughter

[@benjaminteodoro2815]

Very informative. Dr Marks explains the disorder well in plain English.

[@WELLTHYBABE]

I was diagnosed w Bipolar disorder when I was 14. Im currently 21 and don’t have many issues, although I’m a very spiritual person. My mania episodes don’t really plague me like they used.

[@Emma-dh1lx]

I met my wife when she was 22 years old. She has bipolar 1, it wasn't anywhere near as is today at age 37! It does get worse with age and not taking care of yourself. She's hardly a spec of the person I met almost 15 years ago. Learn as much as you can now while your stable so you're prepared for the future.

[@claudinesteenberge4920]

@@Emma-dh1lx good point..I'm 44, and have noticed my remissions are shorter in-between, but there is also a rhyme to the reason. I currently did alot of changes too fast. And notice I Need to make changes in my life, to get myself back on track

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[@fancykitty7245]

I have been treated now for 11 years with depression and anxiety. Now finally Dr thinks it is bipolar. Put me on Lithium on Friday. Starting to feel better. Does that mean I don't have anxiety and will not need meds. For that in time?

[@catiagirl7]

I have rapid cycling bipolar 1 disorder and adhd. I was diagnosed with adhd at 8 and bipolar 1 disorder at 31. I had a lot of hypomania and disassociation. I've had hypomania for the past 13 days. No more than 4 hours of sleep at night. I'm taking lithium and Latuda as well as welbuturin. I also have restless legs and that makes me crazy

[@paulcomerford1]

Thanks again Dr Tracey - my favourite psychiatrist !

[@JimiSurvivor]

I have been a LPC with Bipolar for almost 20 years. In the past when I was less stable it was harder although I do not find it to be stressful anymore

[@charissecoal]

My goodness this aired 2 days before i had the meltdown of all meltdowns that subsequently got me into the psychiatrists office who, given i was depressed and suicidal and has zero clue what bipolar mania was, then diagnosed me with clinical depression and placed me on sertraline and quetiapine. I did cbt for 6 months appreciating all the help and support i had recieved from the already stretched mental health system in my country. Yet for some reason i still wasnt feeling right. Four months later i began feeling sad before it would suddenly disappear. A few weeks later i find the perfect black coat online i had been looking for for years and bought it. Fast forward another 3 months and i cleaned out my bank account plus my savings and a $1000 dollar overdraft that for over six months i had so diligently avoided chipping into. It took a little more time for me to understand that what i had done was a problem. It wasnt until i started feeling my annual urge to give myself an awesome diy haircut only this time around (and for the first time ever), i put the clippers to my head. Never in my life had i ever imagined i would voluntarily run a buzzing clipper through my hair for a pixie cut.

[@stefanhoimes]

I view medication as a cushion that prevents me from flying to the moon or crashing so far that I take my own life. I still have pretty severe episodes, but haven't been hospitalized in a while. Treatment is essential to me breathing.

[@patriciatoney240]

Can you please do something on schizo affective thought disorder I really believe this is happening to my son he may be schizophrenic we are starting to seek treatment he was an average teen until 9 grade had to pull him out of school we need help

[@ARasputinaFan]

Are you in the US? In the state where I live, through the community mental health center, there's a new program called FEP (first episode psychosis) that help patients and families like yours.

[@patriciatoney240]

@@ARasputinaFan Yes

[@ARasputinaFan]

@@patriciatoney240 Please see if one on this list shows up for your state. I know of two more in my state but it only lists one. Your best bet would be to call each of your closest community mental health centers, not the private ones, who treat youth and ask if they have a first episode psychosis program or something similar. Best wishes to you! www.samhsa.gov/esmi-treatment-locator

[@daisy7066]

Where's his father?

[@ARasputinaFan]

@@daisy7066 The original comment said "We", so it sounds like a family unit already. What does a father have to do with it, other than possible genetic predisposition?

[@SA-ke8qc]

Sammy has recently been re-diagnosed with BPII. She has made a video on it. I got diagnosed with BPII, then diagnosed with BPD and now my BPII is in question.. guessing I'm going to be diagnosed with BPII. This seems to be a pattern for people with both.

[@toddm6999]

Very interesting and great information 👍

[@lynnemacvean9665]

Seroquel can be very bad for a Bipolar 2. Many of us have an adverse reaction and it increases anxiety. This doesn't apply to everyone, but it applied to both my father and myself. Risperdal had the same effect.

[@Emma-dh1lx]

Have you tried abilify? My wife has BP1 the antidepressants trigger her mania. I put her on Depakote, lithium, and 150mg seroquel. Seroquel knocks her out for 8 to 10 hours, which sleep deprived induces her mania. I wanna take her off seroquel but I can't! She won't sleep without it. But, I'm convinced if I can put her on a different medication for sleep that's not an antidepressant..She can reach remission!

[@lynnemacvean9665]

@@Emma-dh1lx I strongly suspect that BP1 and BP2 are not the same illness, they just get grouped together because they have a similar set of symptoms. Seroquel increased my anxiety to the point of panic attacks, same thing for my father. Abilify is another new antipsychotic and had the same effect. I have not tried it, but for my dad, it practically flatlined him: flat affect, sleeping all the time, no energy. They reduced the dose to the point where he was taking a homeopathic dose, a quarter of the smallest dose every other day. He was already into dementia by that point, so I took him and my mother to his psychiatrist and told him what I was on, convinced him to switch my dad to Gabapentin from Abilify and his energy and interest came back so well it was almost like his dementia went into remission for a while. Gabapentin is NOT recommended for BP1. In fact, they decided to take away its approval for use in bipolar at all, but that was based on research that was conducted exclusively on BP1s.

[@Emma-dh1lx]

@@lynnemacvean9665 The fact of the matter is, they are the same condition. Just opposite sides of the spectrum! Where is a Bp1 suffers extreme mania, a Bp2 suffers from extreme depression. My wife's depression is very minimal, but her highs? Are extreme to the point where she is capable of not only self harm but, inflicting harm towards others without thinking things through. Where there's a low, there's someone on the opposite side of the same illness. I've witnessed my wife be committed, hardly a spec of the person I met 15 years ago. As I sit her at the table.. shes going through depression! Something she rarely does. Her whole life the past 8 years have been pure mania! These meds are killing the mania and making her step out of her chaotic self. I won't disclosure the rollercoaster she put our family through, but this is for the best. We have 4 children and I've been the one supporting the kids, my wife, and holding down a full-time job all the while, cooking, cleaning, and paying the bills. My job is endless, but it's worth it if I can save my wife, our life, and our family. But, with that being said, I do regret that these meds are making her flat. It's a double edged sword, if not on the meds? She's capable of SO much damage! It's either she walks out on not only me, but our children as well. It's either a street life of crystal meth, alcohol, and all kinds of other drugs, missing birthdays, holidays and almost losing her life. Or she's here flat and sober. Keeping her on bp meds I'm keeping her from living her life. But without it? I'm saving her life and our children's mother. She's already had a stroke from the heavy drugs she did on the streets. Even that didn't change her perspective on life.

[@cheriessoblessedformerlyfear]

I was on seroquil and was raped by my husband while I was passed out and stopped breathing.. he said he was worried for a second so he stopped but then I started breathing again .. I never took it again

[@tonyburton419]

Great guest. Thanks.

[@kathleenhodgson4486]

I have bipolar 11 and let me tell you i need my meds..doctors have taken me off saying i dont need meds and eat healthy etc..my warning is every disorder is different and some of us have to stay on meds

[@jeannelima8281]

She is the best! I love her!

[@tabethaneeb5865]

How does a bipolar1 brain function in comparisent to a normal average brain? Is the neroulogical parts of a bipolar1 brain structured different incomparisent to a normal average brain?

[@erinnoelle4070]

@@MrSpecialized75 where did all of that come from? Uhh

[@kellyw8321]

@@MrSpecialized75 please educate yourself. Brain changes ARE shown in patients with bipolar. Also, if you have such a negative comment, please keep it for yourself :) clearly you haven't experienced this horrible illness by yourself so .... I live with this condition and I can assure you that I have a life much more structured and a lot more healthy habits than most people. Always wake up at 7 am with 8 hours of sleep, take medication everyday on time, exercise everyday, eat super clean, talk with friends, educate myself about my condition, have regular appointments with my psychiatrist, no drugs of any kind (except mood stabilizers of course). The first step for my recovery was medication, without it I wasn't able to sleep well and rest so I couldn't function, I wasn't able to think clearly, couldn't get out of bed, showering and eating were such hard things to do. When I started medication it was such a bliss. My life started to change in a way that made me able to do the changes that I needed to improve my life and ease the symptoms.

[@Anonymous_Anon882]

@@MrSpecialized75 and at the high end of manic-depressive psychosis [hardcore bipolar (affective) disorder] it looks ten times worse than schizophrenia. That degree of the illness isn’t something you can turn on and off like a switch all in the name of excusing bad behaviour. I don’t think you know that mania and melancholia are probably the oldest-noted (and most naturally-occurring) of mental illness that exist (and have been observed since literal antiquity). What makes you think you know better than the Ancient Greek observers and German psychiatrists of old? Were all those patients who thought they were transformed to animals and barked for 7 years (followed by periods of grandiose delirium and stupor) just people with complex P.T.S.D. or attitude issues? Are you sure you know what bipolar [affective] disorder really is?

[@KathBorup]

I love Dr Tracey Marks always keen to hear more about bipolar disorder. I don't love Zoom though 😂

[@morenamontes9504]

What are the signs of Unipolar Depression?

[@kayakins1709]

Wow this is so informative