this is bipolar | 01 GROWING UP - breakdowns & breakups

In this very first episode of 'this is bipolar', mental health advocates Shaley Hoogendoorn and Julie Kraft introduce themselves and reveal the passion and purpose behind their show. They then dive head first into their pasts- sharing their experiences as children, teens, and young adults (embarrassing photos included!) Were there any signs that set them apart? Any symptoms that foreshadowed their decades-later bipolar diagnoses? Nothing is off limits as they both share about emotional reactions, big heartbreaks, and defining moments. Unfiltered and authentic. This is bipolar...
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[@WooilJB]

I’m looking forward to see where this channel goes, mainly do to aspects of relatability but also because of the lack of “content” that covers Bipolar disorder. I wish you guys the best of luck and stay safe during these times.

[@thisisbipolar]

Thank you so much for your support & encouragement as we venture out on this new journey! We are so excited! It is our greatest hope that our sharing will resonate with you! Stay safe and healthy too!

[@KevinTspirit]

Recently diagnosed Bipolar 1, 1 month now. Your podcast was one of the very first I listened to after diagnosis. Sharing your lived experiences helped me accept the diagnosis. It is so nice to put faces to the voices. Thank you for being here.

[@thisisbipolar]

Thank you so much for listening and sharing! That means so much. Think of you and sending strength as you journey through this. You are not alone. Much love, Shaley

[@maryduncan-roach6600]

❤ I love this conversation!!! I was finally diagnosed bipolar 2 over a decade ago. Not addressed properly for a long time though. I actually identify with both of you in my childhood. What I do know is I honestly felt the symptoms very young. Honestly at least as far back as pre-k! I didn't know what to do with all of my thoughts on it as a grade school child! I always felt the switches in moods, reactions and coping, it definately would have been realized had the research and medical diagnosis been in existance in the early 70's. I am only now this past almost 2 yrs, I am finally researching for myself, like listening to you both! 🎉 it feels really good to learn and grow with others with this battle for breakthroughs and acceptance of self and perpetual work ahead of me.

[@snowbirdsassenach5652]

So good to see & hear relatable situations. I hope you have another video soon. Thank you.

[@thisisbipolar]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch! Thrilled to hear that you could relate! More episodes are on the way! :)

[@gsmokeandfire]

Love that you guys shared the stories for the first time 🥰 this was really cool to listen to. Thinking of everyone watching this 💗💗🙏🏼🧘🏻‍♀️

[@thisisbipolar]

Glad you enjoyed it! We are so grateful when the podcast/vlog reaches even one person. You made my day. Love, Shaley

[@TFGcine]

I was just diagnosed with cyclothymia (bipolar disorder III). I’m learning more about this condition and I thank you for this channel.

[@thisisbipolar]

How are you feeling about your diagnosis. I have interviewed one other person with cyclothymia in the motherhood episode and hope to share more stories. Sending love & strength. Shaley xx

[@TFGcine]

@@thisisbipolar I'm feeling ok. It's good to know what has been going on and the cause of my constant mood swings since a child. I've been meditating more, not having much caffeine, and definitely limiting the alcohol to once a week.

[@lalito298609]

Thanks, thanks, thanks 🙏💗

[@thisisbipolar]

Thank YOU for watching It means the world.

[@anyone-f2r]

The first thing I tell a potential girlfriend is that I suffer from bipolar 1. I'm sure these potential girlfriends have problems they keep secret.

[@CindyPalombo-j4n]

Bipolor is diffent for every person who has this disorder thats what my bf says bc he has it he has type one he's 56 lately he's been having mix episodes I try my best to understand it my bf says u will never understand inless u have it I love him but it's getting to be to much to for me I try to help and be supportive of him he can't be left along bc he has cucidal idactions his throughts of cucidal are so strong at times he hasent tryd to do any thing to him self that I know of but he mostly talks loude yelling talking about how he Hates ppl some times he lookes at ppl with weard expressions ,my dad lives in georgia and I can't go visit him bc of my bf disorder thats becoming a issue for me but in a nut shell this what it's been with a bipolor person there's a lot of ups and downs more downs thats my experience

[@Katiesalivedoingnothing]

When I lost my virginity @ 14 it was to a guy w a gf. When he tried to break things off w me, I had my first self exit attempt. Then like 3 years later a dude I was really into & dating broke up with me. Hospital again.

[@thisisbipolar]

the bipolar brain is so tricky that way. Changes in romantic relationships can trigger episodes for sure. We hear you. Thanks for sharing. Love, Shaley xx