This is what Bipolar is like

[@Imalecchambers]

I think this needs to be said.. At the time of recording this video I was trying out 3 different Bipolar medications - Latuda, Rexulti & Abilify. The diagnosis was brand new for me & I wanted to make a video to help myself not feel so alone, and maybe provide some value to others who were going through the same thing. ADHD, Bipolar, Autism - all of these symptoms overlap each other. There is no one specific case for everyone & everyone’s experience with these disorders are different. Please do not watch this video & say “oh I guess I’m bipolar now” - that was not my intention. My intention was to express what I was feeling when I got the diagnosis & to see if other people may have been experiencing the same thing. Yes, these could be symptoms, but it all depends on you and your life. I was at a place where these things were heavily affecting my everyday life to the point where I was not able to function. If that is not you, then you’re good! 😊

[@qltGaming]

These are.. just things of life mate.... what is going on, lmfao.

[@vibewith_3lla]

​@@qltGaming don't be an ass bro, there are different levels of emotion and some aren't healthy. Maybe life is taking a toll on you and that's why you had to comment and be rude. Get better soon ❤

[@qltGaming]

@@vibewith_3lla You get better aswell.

[@paige_is_a_psychic]

I was in abilify for four years, starting in middle school. I was severely depressed and was sent to a mental hospital who put me on abilify without consulting my parents and when my mom tried to talk to the doctor he wouldn’t tell her anything, just that i would be starting some new medications and that i was doing a lot better. 4 years and 150 lbs later I was diagnosed as pre diabetic because for some individuals who take abilify, the Ghrelin and Leptin in their stomach stops working and stops being created. This is not talked about enough! I was 15 years old and pre diabetic because of abilify because i was always hungry (no leptin or ghrelin) and i thought i was doing something wrong. i didn’t realize it was because of my medication. before starting or stopping any medications do your research!!! abilify changed my life for the worse and caused so many more mental health issues than i started with. (also side note that mental hospital was ass and because of their actions i could be dead if i dint persistently tell my mom that something wasn’t right, also i am not bipolar and didn’t need to be on abilify in the first place)

[@ohhey9129]

I'm actually going to show my husband this video. He has BP type 1 and BPD symptoms and alexithymia (from a head injury that one). He got diagnosed last year after a really bad incident that happened (he's fine now! On meds and all!), and I'm going to show him this because sometimes he really beats himself up about his symptoms. Thinking he's the only one in the world and hating himself. A very toxic love for himself. And I think him seeing others with a mental health disorder like him might help him because I only have PTSD and ADHD, so I understand him but I don't. Ya know? Have a wonderful day! ♡♡♡

[@doodles1486]

As a diagnosed bipolar person, these can be true for "normal" people and other disorders. These are too vague for a diagnosis.

[@multimalves]

Sure. But man, that hit deep....

[@laurenanzelc549]

I think the thing to consider with a diagnosis of any kind is that any of these can be normal to anyone but if they are EXTREME, it can be indicative of a disorder. I’d rather have someone resonate with something like this and seek help, than see this comment and think that they shouldn’t seek help because their concerning behaviors are “normal” to some random person online. These symptoms and how they present themselves are also very relative, so it’s odd to say that anything should look a specific way because it is that way to you.

[@multimalves]

@@laurenanzelc549 yeeeeepp

[@jaysotho]

you shouldn't be diagnosing yourself from a youtube short regardless. Everyone is human and will experience human things. Moods are one of our human experiences. Being Bipolar effects something the majority of humans have and experience, of course they will say these things. It's apart of our vocab for a reason. Though, "normal" people won't think about these things as commonly, as harshly, and as intensely without having some sort of deeper rooted issue.

[@suhuakai]

thanx fir pointing this out.

[@leslierae6416]

I got diagnosed with bipolar 2 back in 2009. I had been misdiagnosed with anxiety and severe depression by my GP and was prescribed medications to treat those conditions, which made my bipolar disorder SIGNIFICANTLY worse. I had been on a wait list to see a psychiatrist for over a year at that point, my mental health kept declining until I woke up one day and just decided “I’m done”. I cleaned my room top to bottom, removed all the art from my walls, I packed all my clothes from my dresser and closet into black trash bags, I packed all the books on my shelves into boxes along with everything else. I took the sheets and blankets and pillow cases off my bed and washed them, dried them and folded them and put them in the trash bags too. I stacked all the boxes and bags in my closet. My Dad thought maybe I was just reorganizing my bedroom, as he was leaving the house to run an errand I hugged him and told him I loved him, and then I went to the upstairs bathroom, locked the door, I took a large quantity of a specific substance and took a bath, it was 3 pm. I’m not going to go into all the details, but my Dad got hit with “a really bad feeling” when he was about two blocks away from the house, he turned around and came home. I woke up in a hospital about two weeks later, I had been in a medically induced coma. I was finally moved up the waiting list and was paired with a psychiatrist, and after some testing I was diagnosed with type 2 bipolar disorder. It took a long time to figure out the right meds and the correct dosages, and I had slip ups, and some in patient stays, but I haven’t had a significant manic or depressive episode(or even really mood swings) since 2012. It took allot of work, allot of patience, allot of consistency, allot of trust, allot of love, allot of sheer will to get to where I am today, but it was worth it.

[@christinebrown179]

Wow this could be my exact story except I never attempted s. ❤

[@taradonelson9242]

Glad you're here

[@ZeeZee9]

Which meds helped?

[@_rainey]

I’m glad you’re still here and I’m glad your dad listened to his gut instinct

[@AnnabelleTheRecluse]

What medication

[@Catherine2085]

Now everyones gonna think they're bipolar

[@aoto8897]

Lol this! I literally relate to everything in the video, but I’m like? Is this really accurate to those with bipolar disorder?

[@Zmjjkkren]

EXACTLY

[@jayanthapera407]

Ikr??? I seriously got worried

[@julia_goddess3]

The difference is that with someone who is bipolar its really intense to a point where people think you are crazy

[@lacil8895]

​@@julia_goddess3and deflection. They take their frustrations, guilt, shame and rage out on either the person closest to them, or people they can't control. It's scary to be on the other side of that Lind of uncontrollable rage. Most people don't recognise they do this... and just focus on why they feel bad themselves. The real indication is how many people they've hurt or brought into their pain...how many others they've blamed because they can't comprehend the emotions. It's very important to get diagnosed properly...most won't. Why do I have this opinion? Being with someone with unmanaged bipolar was utterly life destroying. The right diagnosis, as early as possible...is the only way to get through it.

[@EyesOfErica]

These could all fall under PTSD. Some days you may not even think about what happened at all. Other days it’s like you’re frozen back in time and feels like everything is falling apart around you.

[@samysue10]

These are very similar symptoms of CPTSD as well, be careful self diagnosing yourself because I thought I had BPD and OCD but realized that the CPTSD was the cause of all of these problems now that I’m in therapy. I’ve realized that my childhood is more traumatic than I thought

[@mmikaojONE]

Came here to say this

[@outsidethewall8488]

This can be true for unipolar depression, adhd, BPD, anxiety disorders, PMDD, not really good indicators of bipolar.

[@Genni4862]

These traits can be an indicator that someone should seek therapy, but people shouldn't be self diagnosing off these.

[@outsidethewall8488]

@@Genni4862 agreed

[@DesertRose1224]

And CPTSD

[@chromicapop4595]

Anxiety also overlaps with autism in some people

[@outsidethewall8488]

Yeah my main point is that none of these are considered clinical signs of bipolar because they are not specific or unique to bipolar.

[@nonchalantdewiness]

As someone with diagnosed bipolar, These are wayyyyy to vague to say that it’s from being bipolar and really only the last one holds true. This will make people want to self diagnose because everyone has experience the rest and now they will think it’s from a severe mental illness when it may not be the case at all.

[@essennagerry]

I don't have bipolar and I agree these are too vague. I have ADHD and I could copy the text exactly but replace bipolar with ADHD and I'll get a ton of ADHDers relating and resonating. I don't think the way he's formulated these points communicates well what about his experience with these traits is linked to or caused by bipolar to people who don't have bipolar. But maybe that wasn't the intent of the short anyway? Maybe it was just meant to be enjoyed by people who have bipolar and already understand their condition to a certain extend?

[@That_Christian_Girl1214]

These are vauge

[@caarline654]

Don't think he's trying to diagnose people just talking from their own experience

[@kab9706]

Yep, these apply to me and I'm not bipolar, just autistic. It's scary because doctors are still likely to misdiagnosis autism in females. Being educated on different disorders is very important.

[@kristinalobzhanidze124]

I had a love one that I lost to thier battle with bipolar last year and you’re right, bipolar cannot become what adhd has become in the media, some watered down free for all diagnostic. Bipolar ends lives. I’ve seen it happen in front of me. We need to talk about the true severity of this chronic, life altering disorder.

[@improve1340]

This is true, but this can resonate with 99% of humans.... Easist way to tell if ur bipolar 101, #1: More than 1 person is telling you that you may have it. #2 A doctor or therapist tells you. ... the end

[@leotardbanshee]

3) ssris make you manic and mood stabilizers help you 🙃

[@cleangoblin2021]

Thank you. 1, i never heard someone told me that i was in a good mood or something. 2 a sham of a doctor diagnosed me of it out of nowhere. I got really surprised and now its causing me anxiety. I started acting out hypomania. Power of suggestion is truly powerful for someome whos unstable with anxiety. The 2nd doctor dismissed it.

[@Bigboi223GotEm]

@@leotardbansheeOpe I didn’t know that, lexapro (even tho it’s supposed to be the chill ssri) fucked me up anxiety wise 😅

[@muntimun1]

Try having bipolar and then saying 99% of people experience these symptoms. Ignorant.

[@saturnitiez]

i get what you're saying, but as a psych grad listening to a person "tell you" that you have it is not very good criteria to get diagnosed on. bipolar 1, 2 and the combo type are incredibly stigmatized still and people still stereotype them, even as health professionals.

[@DDofLove]

I have all of these…I don’t want to self-diagnose though. I’ll ask my doctor, but thank you for bringing awareness to this☺️

[@Warblertownsend]

These are symptoms that literally anyone can have

[@zoiealbers]

literally none of these qualities someone as bipolar. even though most of these can be present in someone with it, it can also be present in someone with anxiety. please stop encouraging people to turn to tiktok for a diagnosis instead of a dr (i also have bipolar)

[@zoiealbers]

@@Megasaurusify none of these are symptoms of bipolar

[@bbvynz3527]

yeah i agree i have all these except the highs and lows, But i just have crippling anxiety lol

[@Stupid_you_so_stoopid_UHF]

My dad and a couple of women i went out with were bipolar and this is nothing of the sort. These are symptoms of adhd and anxiety. What a dumb short 😆 🤣

[@jonahpavek8878]

He didnt encourage anyone to download tikok lol or to stop seeing a doctor what bro u pverthinkinf this video he just talking about a personal experience that he has been through

[@IAMPhoeniX888]

Not true as someone that been diagnosed with bipolar 2 some of them is

[@brown_Sug3r]

No doc, professional, or friend has ever put it like dat. 👏🤦🏽‍♀️😳😳

[@ManoBerg-mh5hc]

Ofc everyone can relate to those traits. But if you are bipolar you know whats going on

[@amynelson9016]

If have already received a bipolar diagnosis, you'd know. I didn't receive my diagnosis until age 44. My entire life I knew something was "different" about me, but I saw it as a character flaw that I just couldn't "cope with" life as effectively. It wasn't until I was diagnosed that all the pieces made sense. It seems this is what he has made the video about, not to diagnose anyone.

[@Dashpoint_M]

I have a crap ton of sympotms of autism, add, adhd, and now bipolar disorder I have none of them. Its literally just my personality

[@itiscrazey]

Have you been evaluated by therapists? I was at 13 for the first time and they said I was fine and with 18 a few things were diagnosed

[@Dashpoint_M]

@@itiscrazey yes. Only thing I have ever been diagnosed with was depression

[@UguisuAnko12]

As someone who is clinically diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I can confirm that all these are exactly true!! I do tend to overthink that everyone hates me and they're judging me even they're really not and it's pretty sucks to have this kind of condition especially living like this on a daily basis!!

[@aliceeve6421]

I was diagnosed just yesterday for manic depression didnt understand what it was until my friend pointed out its bpd. My doctor told me i met all five criteria Impulse behavior Lack of motivation Hyper change of focus Self harm Cannot sleep but cannot stay awake

[@butterybiscuit5418]

My character trait that ended up being a symptom was extreme paranoia 😂😂 thought people were following me everywhere. I just figured that was normal. I would even get extremely upset at the people at walmart that I thought were "following me." Yeaaaah it got worse hallucinating and shit but thank god for antipsychotics 😂

[@christinebrown179]

Yep, it can be exhausting without meds, both on the high end & low end 😢

[@MickeyRosa-41169]

Dude same. I just got diagnosed with bipolar last week. They be shooting in the dark bout meds

[@dianecleary1054]

Lithium really helped me . Antipsychotics should bé banned . Beware

[@kittykook737]

Bipolar disorder is so similar to borderline personality disorder. That's what I have and I relate to bipolar

[@bloodyhatchets]

I have all of these n I have BPD. Bipolar was a frequent topic throughout the onset of my symptoms but in the end it turns out it was borderline personality disorder. Nothing can determine whether you have BP or not apart from continuous tests and TRUSTED, qualified psychiatrists (they can only do that if you give them input and something to work with, it takes two).

[@Genni4862]

Ugh, the journey to diagnosis with borderline is hell. Took me until 26 to get a doctor to actually listen and diagnose (self diagnosed first, after years of research). Now they say I'm bp2 and bpd, but I still can't even get the therapy I need. 😅gotta love the American health care system

[@Meatstik0]

I feel ya brother, I'm struggling with bipolar too and it sucks when people don't have the patience or understand you. I was put on Latuda too, and some other mood stabilizers, but it just made me tired and shit

[@MobiusChains]

I didn't know my empathy was just an extra "gift" of my bipolar 2 🤯🤯🤯 Thanks mate

[@Thepixiebella]

I hate my empathy. It’s my weakness.

[@Rykuii]

Im bipolar and struggle HARD with empathy 99% of the time at least in the ways society frames it today , where i am apparently a terrible , manipulative person if i cannot put on a crying show for someone

[@AnnHelle]

Thank you. This is very helpful. A younger family member had her first acute manic episode with psychosis. She was always a very 'sensitive child' prior to that. This makes so much sense now.

[@MCPlatinum-MCP829]

Im bipolar. Its not all bad. I use excercise as my outlet. I have a lot more emergy than most of my peers. I put it all into my work and training. Im very social half of the time and the other half i just wanna be alone.

[@LoganJacobz]

Ay we the same brotha

[@lacil8895]

Just be careful in relationships. It's really easy for the other person to get hurt. Even if you know yourself, your rage and shame patterns may take over even uf you don't want it to. Sorry if that's triggering, but I've been an abuse victim of someone with bipolar. It ruined my life and I'm bitter af. Not meaning to insult, rather, I think if people know they have something wrong.. they must manage it. It seems like you know what you're doing. Which is great. However always be very mindful that the rage can creep up easily...even when it's totally unreasonable. I know it can't be helped...but there are victims out there. I had to say my piece. Peace. All best.🤘

[@JonclashHq]

Someone told me I might be bipolar and looking at it objectively and judging by what I do this might be the case. I'm gonna ask a therapist about this tho.

[@thegapmann5659]

Im just glad I’m not the only one man…thank you for sharing this.

[@ankaisdead]

i am diagnosed bipolar and i find it relatable. its a video about HIS symptoms of HIS BIPOLAR. Like what HE thought was his CHARACTER TRAIT

[@ankaisdead]

and it goes away with proper medication and therapy:)

[@andreaknisley154]

​@@ankaisdeadit does not "go away". It is a forever thing- a lifelong diagnosis. It can only be managed- not cured. 😊. Just wanted to make that clear. 👍

[@ankaisdead]

@@andreaknisley154 those "character traits "go away... with proper therapy and meds?

[@andreaknisley154]

@@ankaisdead again... it does not just "go away." It can only be MANAGED and/or MAINTAINED. With LIFELONG therapy and medication. Its not as if you do a few rounds of some therapy, take a round of anti depressants, and then youre cured and can stop. It's a lifelong illness, that requires a lifetime of treatment. I'm not trying to be offensive- just truthful. 👍. (My mother is severely bipolar, my brother was schizophrenic. So. 🤷‍♀️.) It's nothing personal against you!!👍🫶. It's dangerous to say that it can "go away"...... because it's very common for people with bipolar to stop taking their meds when they "feel a little better", and then they spiral again. They think they don't need the meds anymore- but they really do. So. I'm just sayin!!!! It is VERY dangerous for them, and for the people around them, to say that it "goes away"... bc it can encourage them that theyre fine now, and dont need anymore help. Its incredibly dangerous. So. Yeahhhh..... 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@ankaisdead]

@lithium047its not about criteria of diagnosis

[@avevee9708]

I have a lot of the same symptoms with OCD and I thought that these were character traits too for the longest time. I’m glad to be diagnosed and working through it now. Being anxious 90% of the time is not something that is supposed to be happening unfortunately

[@CactusKitty42]

Thanks for confirming to me that I do not have bipolar. 😂

[@sarahcampbell8071]

Noway!!! Have listened to your covers for years, JP Saxe was my favourite and never knew you were Bipolar. Me too! 😊 Sending loads of my manic strength and love for whenever you need it xx

[@ThatDataLady]

I think the last 2 points are the only ones that are sincere signs of bipolar disorder. Bipolar general contains all of these because it is anxiety & depression & intense mood changes all together But you also have to know when you’re person with anxiety & depression vs when you’re a person with bipolar disorder They are different things

[@isaa8521]

This! I have GAD and my friend has bipolar disorder. Before she was diagnosed, she would confide in me a lot because she started feeling very anxious and she wanted advice. I did however notice that she would have moments where she would go on what seemed to me like these “wild” adventures, where she would be promiscuous, she would do drugs, drink a lot, party a lot, etc. then she would have very low moments where she was very depressed and anxious and felt like she could not function. I couldn’t relate to that because GAD does not have such strong highs and lows like bipolar disorder. So yes there are some symptoms that are the same but they are not the same condition.

[@MayanPrincess3]

I’ve been on and off in denial but I can’t with the never ending thoughts of anxiety in my head and heart palpitations all day

[@divaofthedamned365]

He isnt telling people "if you have these symptoms, you're now bipolar". Hes saying these are HIS symptoms that he didnt understand whole growing up and instead thouhht they were his personality trates, not symptoms of a larger problem he would later be diagnosed with.

[@mastershake3040]

Nah, he is being vague and I know there will be people out these self diagnosing. I think ppl need to be held accountable to spreading this kind of non aggressive misinformation. These symptoms aren't specific enough to warrant a bipolar disorder. If they have this disorder and want to share their experience, then they should be more specific with their experiences and not say a bunch of buzz words.

[@elenchanted9904]

He is saying they are his symptoms, yes. However, we have seen this type of content on TikTok again and again being used as grounds for having tons of people self diagnose with serious disorders. By this point, content creators need to take into consideration how their content will be interpreted. If someone wants to make content like this they need to include either more specific disclaimers to discourage self diagnoses based on short clips about personal experience OR they need to give the content additional time & info to make it actually educational...

[@Kyiecutie]

@@mastershake3040thank you.

[@elizabethrose644]

yes exactly. i fuckin hate people sometimes

[@Mosfer_aldoseri]

Well, idk who lied to him and said these are symptoms of bipolar disorder, but they're not

[@kittymaximum2826]

Ugh, having comorbidities that FEED how bipolar does these to me is just the worst. Learning the venn diagram can just make some parts of a manic episode worse made Sherlocking "why am I being like this this week/month?" easier at least😅 Sometimes the answer is just "It's July, SAD/predictable part of the mood cycle."

[@ZivaGaines]

*tucks hair behind ears and scrolls*

[@JesseWifeBot]

I think one of the signs is a deep depression that doesn't make "sense". Also, being depressed in cycles. You can predict the timing.

[@Donotsellyourselfshort]

I wish the internet would have been around when I was diagnosed. You have such a better chance being diagnosed now

[@tiffanywalker713]

Yeah...they are actually connected with CPtSD and Borderline personality disorder (BPD). Bi-polar has further heightened breaks for extended periods and an actual psychosis vs personality disorder.. Not disputing your Bi-polar diagnosis, but even within 1 or 2 Bipolar versions there are intensity aspects, the traits alone don't indicate bi-polar. Also, I've noticed people confusing the acronym BPD as meaning Bi-Polar Disorder, when it indicate Borderline Personality Disorder, which people then confuse that with multiple personality disorder. Too much!

[@Genni4862]

Bpd and bipolar have big overlaps in symptoms, so this is actually accurate for bipolar too. I'd know, I have bipolar and bpd (diagnosed, not from tiktok 😅) But yeah, people don't know about bpd for the most part. And the ones who do, are generally villianizing us. It's.... tiring.

[@amynelson9016]

Bipolar doesn't always result in psychosis. It can happen during a hypomanic or manic phase, but it isn't something that always happens. I'm bipolar 2 and all the "symptoms" of this video I share. Many symptoms of CPTSD, ADHD, Anxiety/Depression and personality disorders are shared. The thing that separates bipolar are the manic/depressive phases. That doesn't mean there aren't a plethora of other symptoms of bipolar disorder.

[@Jay_Gut001]

Thank you Billy Butcher for your extremely useful and educational advice

[@ringaboo549]

I relate to all of this and I was diagnosed with manic depression. I have no understanding of it though. I had to move and I don’t have money to afford therapy. I stopped smoking and I drink less coffee. I feel more controlled now, but I still get really depressed with panic attacks and then I will also feel really happy. The information I find is so confusing. Sometimes I’m not sure if I was misdiagnosed and I’m really just going through a hard time or I am bipolar and it’s just normal to me.

[@AGsosa]

How did you get diagnosed? Do you have to pay to find these things out?

[@ringaboo549]

I had to have a few visits with a psychologist. Originally it was to see if had adhd. Which I do. He also stated that I had a mood disorder. Each season costed around $100. It’s best to call your insurance company and see who’s in their network. It can be tricky because me and my psychologist thought the appointments were insured, but then when the bill came, I had to pay the full price.

[@ringaboo549]

All I got was a diagnosis though. I can’t find any psychologist in my area that will work with my insurance.

[@lindseyjames6971]

Absolutely! Thank you it really feels good to see someone point it out

[@iwonderwhatmydognamedme4000]

The amount of people in this comment section who have no idea what bipolar is, is frightening. This ISNT bipolar!!! Do your research. Bipolar disorder is just as bad as schizophrenia (if you have type 1) the symptoms overlap each other. You must have atleast one episode of mania or hypomania to be properly clinically diagnosed with any form of bipolar. If this man had bipolar he most definitely would have stated that he experienced mania or hypomania!!! EDUCATE YOURSELVES BEFORE SELF DIAGNOSING.

[@Imalecchambers]

I said “bi polar depression” .. I didn’t say type 1- this is my personal experience

[@iwonderwhatmydognamedme4000]

@@Imalecchambers There’s no such thing as bipolar depression. You cannot have bipolar without the manias or hypomanias. Bipolar disorder is a VERY serious mental illness that you cannot just throw the word around. Please go to a doctor and get properly diagnosed. Your symptoms seem to be depressive disorder along with social anxiety disorder. Yes you can have mood swings of happy and sad when your depressed. There’s also other mood disorders out there that could best fit on how your feeling but bipolar is not the one. Even for bipolar 2 you need to experience atleast one hypomania.

[@lovelyhope2664]

Exactly

[@Mosfer_aldoseri]

Thank you so much for clarifying. Those symptoms are not found in any criteria for bipolar disorder. I'm not denying his suffering from these symptoms, I'm sure it's stressful and I wish him the best. What I'm saying is that these aren't related to bipolar disorder. Correct me if I'm wrong or please explain how they are symptoms of BD

[@Mosfer_aldoseri]

​@@Imalecchambers bipolar depression means an episode of depression, as opposed to bipolar mania, which's the second part of the disease. To help you understand, they used to call bipolar "manic depressive disorder"

[@Juquilatequila]

i think people forget that the listed SYMPTOMS are things people experience to an extreme where it makes life difficult…

[@aandeg-kwe]

As another Bipolar I felt this on another level ♡

[@cheriesergio7312]

I empathize with you. I have recently been diagnosed as of last Friday. The worst part for me is the extreme mood changes. When I'm good I am so good, when I'm down it stays like that for weeks.

[@JonathanRojas1993]

As a person with manic depression this was very interesting thank you for the video. Blessings

[@PeaceJourney...]

Blessings to you also. And hang in there, it gets better

[@Zero_IC.]

my favorite sign of bipolar disorder.. being empathetic!

[@ZachKettell]

These are not all symptoms of bipolar disorder and I feel some of them fit the criteria for borderline personality disorder, ocd, and even autosm. Bipolar disorder is characterized by fluctuations of manic or hypomanic and depressive episodes or mixed episodes which can present these symptoms depending on which mood swing but these symptoms standing alone are not bipolar disorder

[@tracybriskar7676]

WOW thank you for posting this..... I feel not so alone in this world❤

[@tiff7138]

Just been diagnosed with bipolar disorder & this video gives me so much clarity in understanding myself better. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@Cyntaria]

Mine was pretty stable for 2 years and all of the above things you mentioned have become debilitating again. Bipolar can relapse at any time with ir without triggers. 2 years of prolonged trauma made me relapse when that person finally succeeded in destroying my life. My only remaining friend made sure I didn't stop seeing my psychologist and I'm going for my 3rd med adjustment in 6 months. I'm doing much better but still struggling with the bipolar side of things now that my baseline is much lower and my care needs are much higher.

[@ExploringWithJermaine]

Yeah... I hate those feelings so much!!!

[@TheKatarinaGiselle]

I have most of those except the last, but I'm not bipolar. I hope this doesn't make younger people assuke they must have bipolar because that wouldn't be good!

[@franchescavandyk8149]

I felt this in my soul man, I'm bipolar as well.

[@Piscesqueen1]

Its good dude you have becoz rare people have this god loves you

[@beccak8166]

Guess what. I self diagnosed and if my doc had listened to me it would have saved me a manic/psychotic episode and a stint in the mental ward. Now i have the proper diagnosis that i knew was correct the whole time. Some of yall "self diagnosis is a scourge on the mental health community" need to relax.

[@lori11228]

The frequency of self diagnosis impacted my ability to get the help I needed. Nobody believed me.

[@beccak8166]

@@lori11228 preach

[@AS8643]

Finally seeing a therapist after 36yrs of those exact symptoms.

[@allyhanley7]

This. I am the same diagnoses and am so glad there are other people who feel the same. Thank you for making this less taboo.

[@gemeuax143]

i experience all of these, in very extreme ways, and I’m not bipolar-

[@gemeuax143]

@@dc56789 I have, but my mother thinks there I nothing wrong with me

[@gemeuax143]

@@dc56789 oh, alright, thank you.

[@BipolarBilly52]

Don't listen to that other dumbass. You don't have anything wrong with you. These are normal human emotions.

[@lambxchopped]

If you get it, you get it.

[@yeranishunor]

People with bipolar are very considerate and caring.

[@yeranishunor]

​@Ocorydonwhy?

[@BipolarBilly52]

​@@yeranishunorprobably because he actually has it and isn't looking for attention on the internet like you. Actual bipolar makes you paranoid as hell and isolates you from your peers due to the eccentric behavior.

[@yeranishunor]

​@andrewjohnston2601 I'm not looking for attention. Bipolar affects everyone differently. There are 3 different types and within those types, there is classic and atypical. So yes, it is a complex illness. It is prevalent in certain ethnicities too. Usually countries that have been through a lot of trauma, like war, famine, genocide, etc.

[@Sunny567-0]

@@BipolarBilly52the comment hit home, in a sad way lmao.

[@vegandolls]

that's not true but okay

[@muntimun1]

I’m in a severe bipolar mixed state currently. Forcing myself to RTMS clinic for treatment everyday. I’ve been on the edge for 3 years. Bipolar is a lethal condition. Praying I recover

[@iwonderwhatmydognamedme4000]

This isn’t bipolar lol this sounds like typical depression. Bipolar disorder you have to have high manias. Almost like you go into a state of psychosis. Feeling down and anxious is NOT bipolar. Stop self diagnosing.

[@iwonderwhatmydognamedme4000]

@@Megasaurusify I’m aware. But what he said in his video does not sound like bipolar. A lot of people get mixed up with mood swings or other mood disorders. Not all mood changes are bipolar.

[@DimitrisK_1924]

@@iwonderwhatmydognamedme4000 It seems to me that he's describing BPD , but sometimes BPD is being misdiagnosed for bipolar

[@iwonderwhatmydognamedme4000]

@@DimitrisK_1924 Yeah like I said

[@BakedBuddy]

Balancing my life was the most healing thing i could've done. Was really hard at first, but it got easier. Learning to catch and rewire bad habits too a lot of work.

[@ariannaschuler3556]

Why is this me tho 😐 ive been suspecting i have bipolar for a lil and brought it up wit my therapist and she said its a possibility bcuz my mom got it too 😐

[@abdelrahmantarek2697]

These are also symptoms of anxiety it doesn't have to be bipolar disorder, also might just be some symptoms of suppressed emotions that are leaking out in this type of energy don't believe everything u see on the internet specially about diagnosis, wish u all the best

[@AbbyLaporte]

how was your involuntary legal hold in the lock units? jk maybe you have it do an eval with a medical psychiatrist not a psychologist cuz this shit is lifelong and very medical, as you already know from you mom (which is very intense and I am senidn you a hug)

[@Ursulas_prey]

Got diagnosed at 21 and didn’t believe it, also tried to “work it out myself” cuz I didn’t like the meds I got then. Now 43 and got help for “adhd,” lol turns out I have both. I just started my meds yesterday. I have these symptoms and also thought it was just who I am and I need to “control” my mind. 😂 good luck to all on a mental health journey

[@Vaikida]

isn't this every single person on earth tho ?

[@onlyallegra]

Not if it causes a psych ward hold overnight. Bipolars almost always end there at least once in a lifetime. It's always a fear.

[@LittleRayofSunshine69750]

No talk to me when you’ve been locked in a mental unit

[@BaysideFL]

NO!!!!

[@oldandnew1234]

I hope not...I'm bipolar

[@LittleRayofSunshine69750]

No

[@ItsMeAmb3rly]

I was diagnosed 8 years ago, and I can relate to these. I'm thankful I am doing great! Congratulations on seeming to be doing well also.

[@ka_ka_kaelin]

As a person with bipolar...Can y'all quit with the drama. For the amount of people that see this, one could be bipolar and not know of it yet or not even understand that what they're feeling is okay. Awareness is awareness. You don't need to be all technical, it takes a doctor to diagnose bipolar so no one is taking anything from you.

[@AbbyLaporte]

Yeah and like, lets me real, this is so much more intense to like... No one will try to claim it if they dont have it hahaha for all that we're annoyed about, this is pretty much the least likely to become a trend other than scizophrenia. young internet kids are just less likely to overidentfy with a disorder that is over-represented in homelessness than tech or marketing (like autism and ADHD, respectively) no one will seek out zyrexa ya know. peopel who are here might actually have it. and, if they don't, once they google it they will not try to self-diagnose. Ya just can't fake bipolar, not even to yourself. end of story.

[@Genni4862]

The issue is children and teens are seeing these videos and self diagnosing, and running with it. This muddles the view society has on mental health and makes it SO much harder to be taken seriously. I've got BP and bpd, and I went through hell go get a diagnosis. We do NOT need kids self diagnosing and making shit harder on those of us who desperately need help and understanding.

[@Genni4862]

​@@AbbyLaporte kids and teens will self diagnose, and they'll believe it. It's happening all over the internet.

[@frogtime9164]

Recently got diagnosed with bpd and it honestly has made me discover so much about myself that I never questioned before

[@mr.knightthedetective7435]

Blood confused bipolar disorder with BPD 💀

[@Misticaraissa]

Not at all

[@anniex8435]

FACTS. I was diagnosed last year and started Latuda a few months back but I don’t think it’s really working for me. I feel like I still learn something new about myself/this disorder every day. Thanks for sharing!❤

[@austin8037]

I'm bipolar and yes all these symptoms are 💯 true!

[@BipolarBilly52]

These are not symptoms of bipolar. You just want attention.

[@austin8037]

@@BipolarBilly52 lmao okay!

[@autisticcaroline2005]

I’m so sorry you have to deal with that ! Count on me to be there for you! I’ll be praying for you!

[@jameswerley8445]

Honestly if y'all know God and understand there's no such thing it's bad spirits that's really affecting u .. surrender ur life to Jesus Christ u will understand what's true and what's society's truth !

[@whathappened7780]

James, Can you please explain this to me? This is really powerful. God Bless you.

[@jameswerley8445]

@@whathappened7780 the Bible doesn't mention anything mental illness these people were possessed by demons or had bad spirits example OCD Is the spirit of distraction

[@breanda]

god wont make my bipolar and adhd go away, but sure, lets just hurt me and everyone around myself because god is the answer and not my meds 😒

[@essennagerry]

There's the spirit and the spiritual things, but there's also the flesh, and the flesh is both the quasi strictly physical things and also the mind. Our thoughts have a literal physical expression in our physical brains. It's not ALL spiritual. Also, if you think it is, how do you know what? Please introspect. This is not what the bible teaches. The bible doesn't teach that every mental thing is a spiritual thing. Infact it teaches there's both spiritual reasons and "the flesh" as a reason. I've been Christian my whole life. The world is comlex, life is complex, and the enemy in the spiritual is trying to make things even more complex and confusing than they already are. We experience physical mental illness and the enemy uses that as a vulnerability and attacks us spiritually too so we deal with both. But when you take care of the spiritual you still have the physical to deal with. And sometimes it's only the physical and sometimes it's only the spiritual. For about a year I struggled with depressive phases which only got more frequent, longer and more intense overtime. I completely got rid of those and very quickly at that through just solely spiritual warfare. So that was only spiritual. I have ADHD, ADHD is not inherently an illness or "bad" but it can cause a lot of issues if a person doesn't know they have it, doesn't understand it, doesn't manage it appropriately. All of the ADHD issues I had and still have are just physical. There's nothing spiritual about it. Yes, God still helps with those things which are only physical and He's helped me with ADHD issues too. He's a God of the physical and of the spiritual, not just one or the other. But it's important to know there is a distinction between the two. They can br connected and they are connected but they are still distinct and failing to recognize thay and built a basic understanding of that is highly likely to cause you to mismange your own health or harm others, or even abuse others. And fail to solve problems, both problems based in the physical and in the spiritual. I would say my issues with stress are an example of the physical and the spiritual mixing. So I dare say I've experienced all three versions - something that was quasi only spiritual, something that was only physical and something that was mixed. There is an entire book in the bible dedicated to wisdom. God definitely values wisdom and emphasizes how important wisdom is for us humans. I believe God delights in the work all types of doctors do because it's a work of love.

[@Skaisnanak]

No

[@cheebusify]

Even though people say that these symptoms are too vague for diagnosis. I agree to these. What’s really behind my diagnosis is the high and low. You do overtime at your job, you can do anything. You don’t need to sleep, I was baking cookies at 3am. Spending excessive ampunts of money, credit card on limit. Being overly sexual. Being rude to your friends. Talking fast and loud, laughing at your own jokes. After all of this super flow you crash against a wall and have suicidal thoughts and can’t get up from bed or do any chores around the house. You regret everything you’ve done while manic. Suddenly your heavy depression is instantly cured and you feel like nothing can’t stop you. I always thought I am an extrovert. I had these ”traits”, that disappeared after my therapy and finding the right meds. Now I feel stable and balanced.

[@armagreggen6681]

The empath thing is me…..and then at 37 I’m diagnosed as bi polar. 😂🤷‍♀️ Bit of a nasty shock when I found out.

[@BaysideFL]

😂😂 me too!

[@shakeellone8106]

👍

[@iwonderwhatmydognamedme4000]

Did you ever have an extreme mania? Lasting for weeks or months? If not then your NOT bipolar. People think just because your sad or happy and have mood swings it means your bipolar this is NOT true. This typically means your depressed with anxiety.

[@DimitrisK_1924]

@@iwonderwhatmydognamedme4000 People with bipolar 2 have hypomania

[@iwonderwhatmydognamedme4000]

@@DimitrisK_1924 He did not mention anything in his video about having any kind of hypomania or extreme mania hence why I’m assuming he’s being misdiagnosed because the main signs of bipolar are the manias….he would have definitely mentioned that because it’s definitely not normal. Without them you do not have bipolar. You must experience atleast one mania to be properly diagnosed with bipolar. (This is a fact you can look it up) A lot of people think “oh no I’m experiencing being happy and then sad through out the day I must be bipolar!” They have no idea how truly bad it is and what other symptoms come with it. It frustrates me that this mental illness isn’t taught or focused on more. Everyone is accepting and understands depression and anxiety but when it comes to bipolar people don’t realize it’s just as bad as schizophrenia (when you have bipolar type 1 in some cases) it’s such an awful mental disorder that you cannot just live with. So a lot of ppl self diagnose or get misdiagnosed and it’s frustrating!!!

[@katsonfire88]

You opened my eyes today I think I need to be evaluated. My dad has bipolar disorder and I've just always thought I had anxiety and depression. I never thought about bipolar disorder because my dad's symptoms are different than mine. Thank you for posting this.

[@itiscrazey]

I thought I was Bipolar but it was just depression, anxiety, childhood trauma and adhd. I think I would have preferred Bipolar Jokes aside tho get it checked. Theres no worst case scenario if you get it checked out :)

[@rebeccawhite2931]

Kindness and respect to the maker of this video as these are his feelings and he was newly diagnosed.

[@whracing]

It’s all good until you have a bad episode of neither mania depression or mixed emotions, dysphoric mania

[@redxoluhvie]

I have like almost all symptoms for both autism, adhd and bipolar disorder and since they overlap eachother I'm trying future out wich one I got I hope I don't have them all 😢

[@irideaunicorn1620]

Before I was diagnosed I would literally feel like I was going to explode! Anything that went wrong triggered me. I would lash out at anyone when I was feeling frustrated, but would always apologize to them. That was in 2016... I'm on meds and see a psychiatrist and therapist. I'm doing good now

[@Knitte]

feels like some people just pick up the dsm or icd and use symptoms as checklists without knowing how it’s used

[@chance9521]

Videos like this are why so many people think they're fucked up. Stop thinking theirs something wrong with you guys. Bad moments dont define you. we aren't perfect. Stay up brothers and sisters!🫡

[@DepressedTransTherian]

As a officially diagnosed bipolar, this actually makes a lot more sense now

[@Lezzite]

My mom was diagnosed with bipolar last year and she has most of these

[@Fathomsohum432]

Yo i dig tha warning in ur comments. That bout covers it. I was gunna say homie spunds like ur just a good person whos aware of everything and maybe the overanalyzing is only when ur going thru sum stressor situations... meds or not ur spirit is ok my dude.

[@Moondog____7]

Omg literally I feel less alone

[@ChiquitaSpeaks]

Thanks for this, my dogs are bipolar…

[@jenelle11234]

Bro, I’m on a mental health journey right now and I am not a doctor. I’m not even really that educated. At least not in a helpful way right now. And I am just trying to figure it out on my own because I’m having a lot of struggles with doctors. And I am so confused. I hate that so many mental health symptoms overlap with each other because at this point, I either have ADHD, I’m autistic, I have bipolar disorder, or I am just overreacting from my already diagnosed anxiety, depression, and OCD that’s causing a lot of over, thinking that’s not helping anything.😂😢

[@clorby22]

My mum deals with bipolar and while she is on medication and seems much better nowadays, she still gets highs and lows and bad episodes every once in a while. This video made me realise that even though she might look okay on the outside most of the time, she could still be struggling internally. I can understand to a degree as I myself struggle with severe anxiety and depression, but obviously I can’t sympathise with her fully. I’m going to start asking her more frequently how she’s doing and if there’s anything I can help her with. Thanks for this video!

[@LaurenNHall77]

Dude, as someone who’s overcome just about every mental illness in existence, and it didn’t happen because of medication. Today I take NONE. I want to empower you by simply saying- Take your power back- And lastly, find your authentic self. Moments are just moments, you don’t have to stay.

[@av5468]

I’m medicated and still working on finding a balance when it comes to therapy people and changing my thinking pattern of myself and other peoples view of me.

[@Imagination121]

I think introvert and shy people can also relate with these symptoms 😅

[@bilstein2410]

I've read two or three studies that claimed that when it comes to empathy, people with bipolar disorder have a very limited or not much empathy at all. That's been my experience with dealing with a person who has bipolar and seems very common when you research it

[@evelynhaley6754]

I LOVE your hair! its so FLUFFY!

[@thechip2727]

this video has triggered me to put that old song on replay for the next week haha x good beats

[@HermioneGranger-pr6ig]

for anyone who needs this

[@DharmaChameleon333]

Much needed. I'm so glad the stigma has lifted alot on these topics ❤

[@Kase3322]

Pretty much everything I have, except a few.

[@gina7800]

Thank you so much for sharing your personal experience with this condition. It is certainly unique to every individual who struggles with it. ❤You are never ever alone and I love you for who you are. Stay positive and stay strong. ✨️