What is Bipolar Disorder?

[@akiya7753]

I'm Bipolar 1, diagnosed 2 years ago. These don't help for once an episode (either mania or depression) has started, but I've learned that the following can significantly decrease my chances of having an episode. Most of these were learned the hard way!! --Get a reasonable amount of sleep every night, according to your body's needs. For me, this is around 8 hrs. --Keep a regular schedule as much as possible, especially for when you go to bed and get up. Your brain chemistry is more sensitive to disruptions than someone without bipolar, and for those who are very sensitive, even getting to bed 2-3 hrs later than normal can start an episode. --Get some sort of exercise every day. This doesn't have to be anything elaborate like a 5K or going to the gym. Even a walk in the neighborhood or some sit-ups and jumping jacks work. If you have other medical conditions, talk with your doctor to try and find something that works for you. If you end up in a psych unit (it happens! Sometimes even just for med adjustments), walking the halls will be your best friend for this. --Have other people in your life that know you're bipolar, preferably people that you see on at least a semi-regular basis. My fiancé, roommate, and a few close friends know, and I've let them know how I start acting leading up to both a depression and manic episode. The reason for this? Others will sometimes notice the behaviors and signs before you do. My fiancé was able to notice me getting more introverted and short tempered, and less hungry about 3 days before I did, but I trusted him when he told me. It let me talk to someone sooner and stave off what could have been a severe and possibly deadly depression crash. --Eat nutritiously. By this, I don't mean no junk food, nor do I mean only all natural, or vegetarian, or anything like that. I'm talking about vitamins and minerals. Your brain chemistry is already a little off (dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, etc), and not giving your body and brain the ingredients to make said chemicals just makes it worse. If you know that you don't eat that great, a good multivitamin can help. Or you can see if your doctor is able to refer you to a dietician (make sure they're certified!! "Nutritionist" means a person who gives nutrition advice, no degree or training needed. "Dietician" means fully educated and certified.), even if for only 1 visit, to give you some pointers. If that's not an option for any reason, the FDA website has some good information as a starting point. Again, this is just what I've learned from my 2 years of trial and error (and another 10 years of Major Depressive Disorder). I'm still a student, and while a health science field major, I'm not actually certified in anything yet. I'm more than willing to answer questions though :).

[@ronpushkaran4341]

Wow .....very descriptive and true.....its actually a process of discovering urself ...u will find ur way out all this. And lead a great life by the experiences u had during ur maniac and depressing days ..

[@rockevan]

How can a regular person relate to what happens during a mania or close to mania episode?

[@Priyar68]

Useful information. Thank you. How do I connect with you ?

[@SarahSmith-df7ny]

Thank you ❤️

[@truthtruthtruth6795]

I was told you will always need meds it was a lie i have been healed since 15 years How was i healed after being in many hospitals ? Watching dr abram hoffer dr andrew saul life regenerator dr schulze dr glidden dr axe cristofer herbalist

[@Sbmhdk]

For anyone who has experienced a mania as nightmarish, deeply painful and lonely, and extremely scary, and then felt saddened to hear mania equated to “feeling so good” …You’re not alone. 💙

[@saigeskinner6535]

nonono thats the depressive episodes babe. mania is me rn at 2am feeling like a fucking GOD.

[@user-bb5bf2tp4w]

@@saigeskinner6535 You can feel unhappy about your mania. It's not always feeling good.

[@cigdemme]

FANTASTIC!! Learned more in 10 mins than I did in my Masters course.. lmao

[@dannyt3522]

Honestly she better than my old abnormal psych teacher lmao

[@stopreportingmyplaylists6536]

lol

[@songoflovemetalofficial]

I was healed since 15 years thank God i made my researxh i cousel to watch 1 dr abram hoffer 2 dr glidden 3 making a kilking 4 masks of madness 5 life regenerstor and any juicing video

[@MsLhuntMartinez79]

I'm bipolar 1 with comorbit PTSD. The thing that works for me is Lamictal. My symptoms are not completely gone but it prolongs the time between episodes.

[@jartuchester8635]

Yes good explanation...in master program now..n this is good explanation..

[@midnight9386]

Omg she really did explain it like a teacher - she said she isn’t an artist and everything Btw great video

[@acvrana]

Katie- Love that you used the white board. I am a visual learner

[@tauresattauresa7137]

Katy, you should start an online clinic, people can pay you via PayPal, you can also mentor newly qualified therapists worldwide.Maybe start like a franchise :). I think this type of online therapy is what people need nowadays, it's more flexible for different time zones and people's work/school patterns. :)...I hope you give this idea a thought.

[@bvbarmybritneybear]

tauresa ttauresa Oof I agree

[@TheAlbinoNugget]

That’s what BetterHelp is for. It’s already a thing. Maybe she’s a therapist on that app and you can add her as your therapist but I don’t know how all of that works. Honestly, I just picked the first therapist they gave me and he’s worked out great so far.

[@MsYajvi]

I agree.

[@leeco9811]

excellent comment, not all of society can afford high priced treatment centres and psychiatrists fees.

[@lavishlizardslife2277]

Medication is Definitely key to starting treatment for bi-polar. I suffer with psychosis (paranoid delusions) with my bipolar diagnosis. It's really hard to know what is real or not sometimes. Meds are the only thing that keeps me from going full out delusional. And my support system. You need supportive and loving people to fall back on. Your support system also can help let you know if you may be headed towards a manic or deppressive episode.

[@Mika_etal]

Kati, I'm bilingual and I think you could reach so much more people if you had Spanish subtitles. I don't know how to put the subtitles but I'd love to translate and interpret for us, Spanish speakers your work, for free, for people like me that go through a lot fighting against it

[@haton3847]

bigbrownshinyeyes and I can do Arabic

[@vivianvdn3260]

I could do german

[@shadforthw3535]

ever try the CC or subtitles option on the bottom right corner of the video?

[@120-l3l]

She already does have captions as an option

[@zairegosain]

Yes Kati Morton is my go to for mental health I am fluent in Spanish & English. & I think you can agree with me that in Hispanic culture mental health is just not accepted, it’s not a thing. If you can’t see it, it’s not there.

[@OrbGoblin]

Probably the most concise explanation I've ever seen. Medication is tough though, had to go through a lot more misses than hits and some of those misses made things much worse than better. Of all the things, exercise, diet, and sleep seemed to help the most, stupid as that may sound.

[@davidbillyard6629]

Good sleep is fundamental for optimal mental health,but most 'medications' disrupt sleep patterns !

[@reneecampbell9113]

I have Bipolar and am on meds which have seemed to need adjusting every 7 months or so. I hate meds as I also have 4 comorbid diagnosis which require other meds too. I feel like a walking pill box. I find sleep a big problem so I take either valium or temasepam lately but that just makes me tired all day. I had a hospital procedure recently and didnt take my meds the night before or the morning of the procedure and I was so irritable and sleepy I bit my daughters head off when she woke me from a nap on the couch and I said to her really angrily "Shut up Im on the phone" which was in hind sight hilarious as she said um no your not" i find myself wishing for a manic episode just to feel good as I am in a depressive one and dont want to do anything for at least the last 6 weeks. Im cutting myself off socially, daydreams about violence (which I would never act on), and basically feeling crappy. I started having what I think are panic attacks now too but I dont know the triggers. I get sweaty and hot and cold suddenly, I feel nausea, dizzy and shaky like Im having a hypo -but I check my sugar levels and they are fine. I am also scared of heights and avoid anything like stairs Will I ever feel better or should I go off meds to at least experience a manic episode that will feel good. I know in the long run the outcome of this would be either hospitalisation, embarassment publically or even worse - self harm. But maybe thats better than a constant depression half life. My last visit to my cousellor said I should question my thoughts as they arent waht defines me and i have control over them but that CBT stuff is so foreign to me. My thoughts are who I am and thats how its always been. Sorry if i have brought anyone else down.

[@davidbillyard6629]

It's not much fun being controlled by a chemical brain..

[@ggwtf9696]

Renee Campbell No you haven't brought anyone else down.😇 GOD BLESS YOU & YOURS ❣ XO'S💕💕💕 (MEDICATION SUCKS!😬)

[@ohmwaterfalls]

CBT is a long process but used in combination with the right meds & counseling it is an amazing tool to help manage bipolar and depression. It took years of trying different meds for me to find the right combo & everyone reacts differently to meds. Make sure your Dr is taking your input into consideration and adjusting meds accordingly. I would encourage you to learn about CBT. It is a difficult process as you have to let yourself experience a lot of emotions that we with bipolar tend to want to hide and suppress or medicate. Don't rush it, take your time. It will help. A good sleep schedule & exercise help too (even though working out takes a monumental effort & I fail most of the time).

[@ernestoparada5711]

You should do a video that describes the difference between mania and hypomania. Thanks 😃 -great video though.

[@emmuhwholou9445]

I agree! this would be awesome!!

[@paulflint6254]

I agree, mania is a higher state of energy and mood than hypomania

[@paulflint6254]

bbop aloobop, agree. After my mania, i was suicidal.

[@dannyt3522]

bbop aloobop I have depression and.. boy did I ever get sort of sexist treatment for being a guy with it. That’s what I mean when I talk about toxic masculinity. When you’re masculinity makes you feel like you and other men have to basically be in a prison... that’s when it’s toxic. Or when you feel like you have always be the alpha which is just so stupid.

[@truthtruthtruth6795]

How was i healed after being in many hospitals ? Watching dr abram hoffer dr andrew saul life regenerator dr schulze dr glidden dr axe cristofer herbalist

[@galenjones9529]

How I would describe my bipolar experience would be much like this: When entering the manic episode imagine you spontaneously become a rocket about to launch and that anticipation and energy building. Then boom, you launch at 30,000 miles per hour and you're just flying. You feel elated, you don't care where you're going, you just know that you're going and you won't stop until your fuel tank runs out. When you run out of fuel there's a few moments of stabilization and then you try to deploy a chute to catch your fall. but the chute doesn't work so you crash right down, full speed; to the bottom. Now repeat that over and over with different time cycles. Also, sometimes that manic rocket is multistage. So just when that first thruster gives out and stabilises. Just as you think you're about to crash, the first stage detaches and another thruster kicks in to shoot you even higher.

[@bryantppierce]

I started keeping a weekly journal of all the events that triggered me to mania and then I revisit these entries and try to define what my unreasonable expectations were. I try to recognize these feelings the next time they occur and realize that I need to breathe and relax and once I have experienced them they usually subside and I feel more in control. This has been hugely helpful in at least containing some of the arrogant symptoms of a manic phase...

[@truthtruthtruth6795]

I have been healed since 15 years i have been healed since 15 years How was i healed after being in many hospitals ? Watching dr abram hoffer dr andrew saul life regenerator dr schulze dr glidden dr axe cristofer herbalist making a killing and psychiatry industry of death documentary

[@davidburden2360]

how to you cope with the unwanted boners?

[@jeffpro8]

This video very educational Although I don't suffer from Bipolar Disorder, I have been diagnosed with clinical depression and ADHD but my condition is well managed and has improved. I no longer take any anti depressants anymore and couldn't anymore happier in my life.

[@tigerbend1964]

jeffpro18 just saying but bipolar is often misdiagnosed as depression and ADHD/ADD

[@dailywad4987]

+tiger bend true da!

[@tigerbend1964]

Daily Wad I've been diagnosed with ADD and depression, but people keep asking me if I'm bipolar xD I probably am, but I don't like taking meds so I don't go to the doctor for it.

[@Jennifr1966]

Sometimes it's harder to see in yourself, but the fact that OTHERS are seeing it, it's worth talking with your doctor. Perhaps as long as you're doing okay, you won't need to do anything differently. But a few suggestions: cut down until you can get off all caffeine. Have someone who sees you at least twice/week, and ask them to be HONEST with you if they ever notice a drastic difference. Maybe you just won something and you SHOULD be excited. But when someone tells you that your very good friend or family member had a heart attack and doesn't know if he's gonna make it, and you're running around euphoric, it helps if someone else can say, "Hey, Jeff, are you okay?"

[@alex34533]

jeffpro18 this seems to be more common than I thought, I have ADD and anxiety/depression too.

[@lilbebe6566]

Thank you so much for this. I’m 28 and finally pushed myself to be diagnosed two months ago. I’ve been taking Prozac and never felt more normal and stable in my life! I’m high functioning and in management at my job. I do agree that it makes it hard on those around us not being treated, the ups and downs can be rough on both sides

[@davidburden2360]

gets u a massive hard on 247

[@Supermanohman]

The reason why medication is first line treatment in bipolar disorder is because of its unpredictable nature. The scary thing about having this is that you can't predict when or how severe a symptom may be in the future. That being said, you simply can't do any sort of CBT or talk therapy for the disorder if you're not stable. It's not like normal depression or something like ADHD where you can maybe maintain without meds. I've been bipolar for a long time and that's the one thing I have come to understand. This disorder must be medicated.

[@staciecook5217]

Negan that's awesome u know u need to take meds to be stable . I wish my mom would

[@BlackLabelSlushie]

I'm new to this. Which meds for bipolar do you take?

[@annewilkinson7781]

BlackLabelSlushie I take abilify. I just got diagnoseed with Bipolar disorder.

[@ohmwaterfalls]

This was one of the absolute hardest things for me to accept about my diagnosis and treatment of bipolar 2. I hate being dependent on meds but it is tricky, once you feel good you think you can back off them and then BAM you've got yourself all up in a major depression. Once I accepted the meds are permanent I was able to focus on all the CBT and talk therapy & now I'm learning mindfulness. I've found having a consistent sleep pattern, exercise, and eating healthy (not easy, sugar is super addictive & I struggle) all help in the management of bipolar disorder as well.

[@kyliefarrell4864]

Patrick bipolar isn't curable but managable so I feel really sorry for you ;-;

[@ariehell3683]

Thank you for all you do! I watched this video in the spring of 2017 when I was desperately trying to figure out why I was feeling the way I was feeling. My cousin has bipolar 1 and I could not see her symptoms in me. Your video showed me that there is another form of bipolar disorder that fit my symptoms. After watching this video I made an appointment with my GP who referred me out. I saw a therapist for months and tried alternative treatments until the winter of 2017 when I realized that it just wasn’t cutting it. I made an appointment with a psychiatrist and have been on medication since March of 2018. I strongly believe that my determination to figure things out, your video, medication and therapy have saved my life. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@evarbrown3065]

Thank you. My pain is overwhelming and I am hurting as I try to educate myself about me.

[@dotcassilles1488]

Do you feel like you have to get to know yourself again? That was the weirdest part for me once the meds levelled me out.

[@vegasvoss2670]

@@dotcassilles1488 yes. I feel messed up and sober at the same time.

[@ChelseaRae011]

Helpful and love your relatable, lively personality. I have bipolar disorder. Just one issue I have with this: there are more states in bipolar disorder than just mania or depression. Mania is NOT always happy and great. It can be extreme irritability - it’s an elevation in energy not always joy. So there’s also dysphoric mania, agitates depression and manic stupor.

[@nevinthomas7231]

Wow this helped!!!! Diagnosed bipolar to go along with my PTSD and I am a type one diabetic...talk about a cluster. Funny thing is all the great things I've accomplished in life, yet now I can understand how all those wonderful accomplishments came crumbling down. Putting all these things together can really help make informed plans for the future. Thanks for the information. We must be our own advocates for our treatment.

[@robscott2387]

I had mania when I went to school on the last day and I was so full of energy I started twisting a tap and burst the water pipes causing the school to flood.. I honestly couldn't think straight I just did it on impulse yeah it was stupid but there you go :/

[@crybabyphan2263]

Rob Scott I've been recently going through a (self and friend diagnosed) manic episode and yesterday I decided I wanted to dye my hair black so I did. I did it on impulse. So I totally get youuu

[@vixen1173]

Not quite the same (crybabyphan)

[@lor9752]

Baby Katie helping me learn new things about myself during such a tough time right now. I am thankful that you haven't taken old content down so there are more ways to understand it all.

[@waynepret142]

damn. it's a long fall from mania to MDE. like a plane crash from 30k ft to the ground

[@RandomlyKatie7]

That's how it feels too lol

[@carlbland68]

can mania come back?

[@RandomlyKatie7]

@@carlbland68 yes. It usually hits after you come out of depression.

[@carlbland68]

@@RandomlyKatie7 thank god want that feeling back man it was incredible

[@carlbland68]

@@RandomlyKatie7 and does the feeling ever come back?

[@naomilasby7744]

I'm 41 and have bipolar 2 but have had an amazing career as a nurse and have my own family, not that the struggle wasn't real real especially in my 20s. With a lot(like, a pharmacy)of trial of error with medications over the years and a lot of truly excellent pesronal and family therapy Ive been at my happiest, most even keeled, best sleep patterns and least medicated over the last five years. Looking forward to yoyr vids, just found you thru the Shane series, just started watching your bipolar series.

[@stephaniehuckabee4270]

I have bipolar 1 disorder. I was diagnosed with it along with anxiety, sleep disorder, and depression. I used to take around 5 different medicines for it all and people around me notice more mood swings and irritianol behaviors and so forth. In March my PCP and I together took me off all the meds and I have been amazing ever since. When I have what I call a flare up I will go on a walk and listen to music to help calm me down. The only thing that I still wonder about is my anxiety being out if control. I have really enjoyed your videos. I have made a few on my mental illness problems as well. you should check them out. I hope you have a wonderful day! ---Stephanie

[@dailywad4987]

I think if you tried Fish Oils it may help a lot!

[@angelole6568]

good for you and I wish you the best of luck about your anxiety that is a tough one

[@onlyallegra]

I have Bipolar I and was just diagnosed this January. I was put on meds that had me in and out of the ER for a week or so and then had to be admitted to the hospital to stay until they found the right meds for me to sleep. When I was there, they had a sound machine that patients in the wing could check out to help them sleep. I only slept 3-4 hours and never hit rem sleep but the sound machine helped more than the right meds. The nurse wrote down which model it was and I went home and purchased it. Sometimes when my anxiety is high and I would start ruminating, I would put on the machine and listen to running water until I calm down. You might want to try it.

[@aliciashedeck6131]

This video was so helpful. I was diagnosed with bipolar 11 years ago and never got this detailed of an explanation from any of my providers. I'm so glad I happened upon it. Thank you!

[@3m086]

I'm in school now for psychology and this is super helpful. Thank you!!

[@sandra5422]

Kati, I cannot believe it has taken me so long to find you. You are truly amazing. Bi-Polar 2 here and was diagnosed recently. I was so scared to take medication and needed to learn more, I did a search but I guess I must have missed you. Been up since 2am - Found your God-given gift (and hard work) shows in your talent and knowledge. WE MUST GET YOU TO ONE MILLION VIEWERS!!!!! I will begin doing my part NOW! Thanks, this is awesome!

[@ariehell3683]

I highly recommend giving medication in combination with therapy a try. I am a huge fan of natural remedies but they just didn’t cut it. I am now on prescription medication and my life is soooo much better. I still have to watch out I get enough sleep, stay on a schedule and listen to my body and brain. I have learned to draw boundaries and not let others suck the energy out of me. I am able to be physically active on a consistent basis and it has been extremely helpful. All the best to you!

[@anniehoneycomb7105]

My issue is my psychiatrist asks me, “are you bipolar?” I’m like idk you tell me? It’s hard.

[@ksogood4792]

I would love a video on manic depressive bipolar disorder. My bf’s close relative has been diagnosed with this for a few years now. It’s taken a huge toll on the family and the resources for them just don’t seem to exist. It would be so helpful to hear more about the disorder, your perspective on it and any resources for loved ones. How similar is the disorder to schizophrenia? Because I’ve always felt that his delusions and paranoia were significant. I have been loving your videos! Shane brought me here but I keep watching because mental health is so important. Don’t stop the great work!

[@annetrefil5799]

Quitting alcohol completely really helped me to keep a more "normal" baseline. But, I still get some mania during ovulation.

[@juaanwick4402]

Anne Trefil hey Anne my girlfriend has type 1 and drinks every weekend from what I can tell. How quick did you see the change when you stopped drinking?

[@nataliesilar8859]

Just want to say, I took a test for one of my Psychology classes today, and this helped me on 2 of the questions. I was watching this on a study break, and it turned out to help me more than the book! Thank you!

[@happyface1369]

Thanks Katie. I have bipolar 1 and take meds. They help keep me in the middle(normal) it took years to get the right medicine for it but I now have meds that work!

[@taylorlatter4488]

This layout/teaching-like style is amazing! Because I am a visual learner this really clearly illustrates things that get usually get overlapped/combined/confused!

[@epicgamequest8286]

I like the descriptive nature of this video. I have seen this type of visual representation before and you are right that there is no better way to explain the different types or BP disease. However, I wish you had touched on the mixed Bipolar disorder. There is a percentage of people who hit rock bottom and then feel like Superman/Superwoman. So they go over the manic line and also drop below the extreme depression line. The mixed can be the hardest to diagnose and while not as common, it can be extremely dangerous. Then you throw in rapid cycling and you can literally have one hour of intense suicidal thoughts followed by an hour of invincibility cycling several times through a week or even a day. The point of switch in the cycle is difficult because imagine a hyper-manic person feeling extremely good cycling into a state of extreme self loathing or a suicidal situation. That moment in the cycle is horrible...because the difference in the two is so great, and the depression seems so intense. I really like your videos and you are doing a great service.

[@jadeauburn9220]

My husband has hypomania (with pretty high and long mania) and we've come to a decision that when he is manic, I'm the one in control and he has to do what I say, for example take a day off from work, call a doctor, eat etc. It has made things much more simple!

[@mynameiscaptain]

This honestly helped me quite a bit. I thought for a long time I had dysthymia, but I see now that I'm more in the realm of cyclothymia because I have episodes of mild mania. My mother is bipolar 1 and we tend to feed off of each other's episodes so when we're both in a mania, it drives the family absolutely nuts. Even me if I catch myself.

[@kevinbedford1456]

Thank you so much for this video. I plan on showing this to my Mom. She has been suffering from bi polar disorder for over 20 years, and hits episodes every so often. She has recently divorced, and I have had to step up to help her with her medications. She hates taking her medications, because of how lethargic it makes her feel, but if she doesn't she is all over the place. If left to her own accord she wont take them. I'm hoping she watches this and realizes this affects a lot of people, and it really doesn't need to define her life. Thanks, Kevin

[@faithmorante]

Hey Kati, loved your video. I'm diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. In my place, they don't specify which kind though. What helped me, is being mindful of my own thoughts, and catching them to see if it's negative or positive. So what I would think before I say something. Cos from my observation, whatever I say, I'm affected whether it's negative or positive. Rgrds

[@keithhutchins8803]

I have bipolar 2, and borderline personality disorder. Thanks for all your videos they make me feel not so alone! I am very glad I found you! :)

[@toritori7624]

I've been diagnosed with severe bipolar disorder type 2 without psychosis. I'm 24 now which is right about the age it flares up, prompting me to be committed to psych hospitals for suicidal ideation and alcohol detox because I drank to curb the intense anxiety of a trauma I experienced at that time, which I believe triggered the disorder to surface. I didn't have the happy hypomania, mine manifested as anger, irritability and anxiety, rarely did I have the reckless mania where I'd engage in reckless behavior and it was almost always brought on when I went out at night and drank. If you have a loved one with an angry bipolar disorder, the best way to cope is when they're being mean and angry say look I know this isn't you right now, you are so sweet, this is the bipolar disorder, come sit next to me and lets talk about ways that could make you feel better right now. Not in a patronizing voice but in a loving one that shows recognition of the disorder and support throughout. If they aren't a loved one, you should move out if possible. I'm not bashing those with the disorder. Its very hard to deal with when there is no emotional connection to them and can lead to animosity and arguments. With medication and therapy it is possible that the angry/irritable incidences can be quite minimal and the sadness at a tolerable level.

[@laurenlewis1294]

Tori Tori Maybe you aren’t bipolar. Those symptoms sound familiar to me and I wouldn’t guess them as bipolar. Potentially Borderline ...

[@Sawasunshine]

@@laurenlewis1294 Mania can manifest that way for some. I was diagnosed with Bipolar 2 at 25. I'm now 32 and while I do sometimes get the happy, top of the world mania, the majority of my manic episodes manifest as extreme irritability and anxiety.

[@boominlikeabenizierosa4361]

I like your technique. I have family with this disorder. Mental illness is just a subject i am really interested in. There are so many people who are suffering who have no idea or haven't been diagnosed. It helps me to understand how to deal and recognize

[@carlkitchen]

It helped me just knowing I had the disorder and understanding what it was. I didn't bring myself down furtherin my depressive stage looking for reasons of depression that weren't there. Knowing also empowered me to say to myself "It will pass" and eventually it will. Mania or hypomania can still get the best of me though. Normally comes about if something prevents me from sleeping at my normal time. Kind of a catch 22, I need to sleep but my body/mind's response is to go into mania :/

[@Tiffmidon]

I'm Bipolar II and you explained everything so well. I'm one of the ones who asked you to make this video and I'm so glad you did. It was so informative. 7:50 - mania is so hard because everything you do is a "spur of the moment", like you said. I do things that I regret later and although mania feels great, or hypo-mania as you said, it's hard. Again, like I said, thank you so much for making this video. You're so nice and sweet and helpful! Thank you x1000!

[@Holycow94WoW]

Kati I Love your videos I feel like I’m being talked to by a teacher back in elementary and I love it! Ever since Mariah Carey came out with Bipolar 2 I connected with something she was saying and I realized I need to see a therapist. I’m really trying to go in now but your videos have made things so clear and I’m definitely subscribing! Thank you again!

[@truthtruthtruth6795]

Meds dont cure i have been healed since 15 years i made my research watch read 1 making a killing 2 psychiatry industry of death 3 masks of madness 4 dr abram hoffer 5 dr andrew saul 6 dr schulze 7 dr glidden 8 life regenerator

[@thechelseachannel794]

I wish I could find a therapist as smart and as good as you.

[@briddybear]

Thank You Kati! I finally went to my doctor and told her about my problems. I've been struggling with depression for a very long time and this shed a little light on a fear that I have. I've always been kind of different. I've always known that. I've had a lot of these symptoms of Bipolar disorder. Is there a certain age it begins? I could handle my depression for years but over time it started to spiral out of control. I noticed major changes in highschool. It practically doubled by the time I'd entered college. I'm not really sure if it was stress or anxiety, or maybe it's all in my head? I've been researching a lot recently because I'm at a point where I can't trust myself anymore. I feel like I'm in a vicious cycle! I've talked to my doctor and hopefully together we can figure this out. Your videos are very helpful!

[@jordancoughenour6552]

Hi Brittany. I am looking into Walsh Research Institute. They are doing really cool things in regards to bipolar. KZbin it!

[@breec3346]

I love your videos! They will really help people in my life understand my mental illnesses! I saved them in a playlist!! I feel better knowing that there is someone who can explain what I can’t! It’s hard for me to explain my mental illnesses to people. Thank you kati!!

[@RRFTB]

I’m bipolar as f*ck and I wouldn’t change a thing if I could. There’s a heartache that comes in unison with bipolar but there’s also a magic that is unparalleled. My bipolar has taken all the pain, sadness and rejection and used that shit like a chisel to carve out a well defined, confident and seemingly happy human entity.

[@scochran3265]

Thank you for your clear-cut explanation. I have never seen this explained this way before. I already knew most of it from reading medical records books, but in ten minutes, you laid it all out plain and simple.

[@Wolfen__]

i suffer from bipolar 2 disorder since 16, im now 20. Now, i know ussualy it occurs about 23-25 years of age, but living in a abusive enviroment, where parents, class mates, teachers and even your so called ''friends'' beat you down both with words and action daily since you remember yourself, it can happen a lot earlier. It really started to happen when i lost my dearly beloved dog, that was really my only friend (parents were forced to keep her, they didnt like her cuz she was aggresive), and i started to go to high school, thats where shit went down. I met guys i fell in love, but because of the disorder, they left me, pushing be more down, i didnt knew i had it, i just thought it was normal for teenagers. Then started to love creepy pasta, scary urban stories, top 10 creepy stuff, all started when i just by curiosity wanted to listen to jeff the killer story on youtube, that was on my recommended. After doing that for several months, it pushed me in deep, extreme paranoia from everything, especially being alone in dark, for a long period of time and i almoust killed myself how much i felt hopeless to feel better. But then life gave me a person in that right moment, that did gave me a chance to be better, now im struggling with myself from trying my best because that person means a lot to me, to again sinking in panic attacks that can last even more than a month. Im right now in my depressive episode, slowly getting back to hypomania.

[@quackkillboy]

Hey, my email is [e-mail] if you ever want to talk, going through this as well and it's tough, keep going bud.

[@emofranky2528]

kati this video has cleared so much up for me i have lived many years in denial after being told i suffer from type 1 tried medicatin and a manic moment decided i no longer need it leading to the biggest scariest major dep moment lasting years now with watching the video im not as scared anymore to seek help

[@BoilingFrogs2050]

exercise really helps me when hypo or depressed, just harder to get thru a workout.

[@truthtruthtruth6795]

There are other natural treatments i have been healed since 15 years How was i healed after being in many hospitals ? Watching dr abram hoffer dr andrew saul life regenerator dr schulze dr glidden dr axe cristofer herbalist making a killing and psychiatry industry of death documentary

[@xmasthyme]

Thanks for the video! I got diagnosed Bipolar 1 with psychotic features a year and a half ago after what might have been a manic episode (from my experience you can't really tell you just feel great) and then I became catatonically depressed so my family sent me to a mental hospital. As lonely as I felt in the hospital I'm glad I got the help I needed and I agree that being on meds is the best course of action. When I first got diagnosed I wanted to go the holistic route but it just didn't work for me so if anyone reads this who's struggling with bipolar disorder take your meds no matter what, even if you feel like you're better off without them cause I feel that way myself on occasion.

[@ailim5580]

Would you do a video to give tips of how to act when you are living with a person with bipolar disorder??? thanks

[@toritori7624]

If it is a loved one, When they're being mean and angry say look I know this isn't you right now, you are so sweet, this is the bipolar disorder, come sit next to me and lets talk about ways that could make you feel better right now. Not in a patronizing voice but in a loving one that shows recognition of the disorder and support throughout. If they aren't a loved one, you should move out if possible. I'm not bashing those with the disorder, I have bipolar 2 so I am talking about myself. Its very hard to deal with when there is no emotional connection to them and can lead to animosity and arguments. With medication and therapy the incidences it is possible that the angry/irritable incidences can be quite minimal and the sadness at a tolerable level.

[@alicehallam7949]

Tori Tori That was very interesting comment. Had a family member with this, even with emotional connection it is very hard. Thank you. ☺

[@truthtruthtruth6795]

I was lied to they said i shall be always sick i researched i have been healed since 15 years How was i healed after being in many hospitals ? Watching dr abram hoffer dr andrew saul life regenerator dr schulze dr glidden dr axe cristofer herbalist making a killing and psychiatry industry of death documentary

[@wisterwilson8774]

Bipolar runs in my family. My grandma had it, my dad has it, I have it. Its emotionally exhausting. My father being from generation x was not given the support and push for treatment like I was, this means he was treated at 32. I've seen his ups and downs. I've seen him angry and sad and ecstatic. My mother has stuck by his side for 27 years now. She says to be patient, remind them that this mindset is temporary and its not their fault, and to just let them be unless they get a little too crazy. Cases vary on extremities.

[@truthtruthtruth6795]

@@wisterwilson8774 i have been healed since 15 years doing mostly juicing 1 liter a day vegetables and fruits and supplements watxh dr abram hoffer dr andrew saul life regenerator making a killing masks of madness

[@LindaHicksLAH90]

I was diagnosed as Bipolar II back in 2011. What has helped is working on a weekly basis with my nurse to do a weekly medication set. I get those weekly pill boxes that we fill with my meds each week. That has definitely been the most helpful in maintaining my medication. Also by working with my therapist I have found ways to ground myself when I am going through hypomania. My depressions are horrible so hospitalization is usually a good choice. Great video!!!

[@littlemeanbunny547]

we need sooo many more therapists like you!!!!! :) srsly!!!! I am binge watching your vids now bc 'm a new subbie. I love learning more about human minds and psychology. I had an x who had bipolar disorder. I was seeing if he also had psychosis which made him act completley opposite of who he was like every 2 weeks. one side was romantic as hell swept me off my feet. another side..he acted like a demon, however, I don't think he ever took meds for this. it was awful and the breakup is a brutal and very sad story. Great person, iill always miss him, but I couldn't change him and I didn't want to, I just couldn't give him the help he needed....and I am lucky to be alive today bc of how much i went through and how I had to get away. I was literally in love with 2 diff people, but only seen the amazing side of him that felt like my soulmate, the other i was scared to death of. I loved him, so I had to learn the hard way. He said he had bipolar 2, and that the meds made him a zombie...his mom had it as well, not sure 1 or 2... she said his came every 2 weeks or so. Wish he could've found a therapist like you.

[@haneulwiro]

Going to bookmark this because it's the best video I've ever seen for explaining the bipolar spectrum. As someone who's had bipolar since childhood, it's sometimes hard to explain to people exactly how the spectrum works. I really appreciate this, Kati, thank you

[@samuelbarringer715]

I am reading a book about Virginia Woolf, and how at time she had psychotic mania, but she also at times had psychotic depression. Other times Virginia Woolf felt normal, or had dysthymia or hypomania. So it was very complicated.

[@herewegokids7]

Samuel Barringer wow thats why i like her....

[@sappho8857]

I’m not sure if you will see this but what was the book called? I’m interested in it

[@Love2nurse93]

I was diagnosed with Disthyemia " not sure of the spelling" when I was 17 years old. Then at 20 I got diagnosed with Bipolar 1 disorder. Kati I love your videos so much. Coming from someone that has bipolar you explained everything right. It's been a constant struggle for me to stay healthy. I work on it everyday. If anyone needs advice please feel free to email me. :)

[@indoorteamperformance9789]

Some days I feel normal, the next day I'm the best I've been, then I get super depressed. Advice?

[@keithhutchins8803]

I have bipolar 2, and borderline personality disorder. I really like your videos, they make me feel not so alone! Thank you very much!!!

[@Sadmaanz]

when you always at mania... so much so that your name is Maania... 😂😂😂 #storyofmylife

[@bethscott9671]

Thank you for describing things in easy terms and you're so comforting thank you. Ive gone thru so many therapy and therapists and meds becatse I've lived with depression all my life and I recently checked myself into a mental care hospital for two weeks and I'm doing out patient therapy right now. I've been diagnosed with ptsd and major depressive disorder. It's all frustrating but I'm finally hopeful and I love your videos

[@songoflovemetalofficial]

I was healed since 15 years thank God i made my researxh i cousel to watch 1 dr abram hoffer 2 dr glidden 3 making a kilking 4 masks of madness 5 life regenerstor and any juicing video

[@zouzhuqi]

I have been dealing with bipolar disorder for 6 years now and Kati is right...medication is the solution. I hated meds in the beginning and I was hospitalized 9 times throughout my life, but now medication is really helping. Currently Im on an injection on a monthly basis and I take an antidepressant. It really balances me out. I'm now 24 and about to graduate from college (took me 7 yrs). I really regret not listening to my psychiatrist earlier. I hope those of you out there don't make the same mistake I did.

[@JT-hl6zd]

Hi I'm 13 I don't know if I'm bipolar or not but everyday I alternate between happy energetic confident and talkative to being sad, negative thoughts, being quite and ect. I alternate like twice or more per day.

[@notsobright7257]

J T I'm the same too. I'm 13 and i also have sudden mood changes. From being sad to happy, negative thoughts and being confident.

[@justjoxo]

Bipolar usually means having long periods of a mood. So for example my depressive episodes last 3-6 months and my hypomania from 1-3 months. There is something called rapid cycling bipolar though, I'd look into that. Being a teenager is hard anyway though because your brain is flooded with hormones, so that could also be it. Your best bet is to go to your gp/pcp and ask them for help because hey will be able to refer you the right specialist and give you medication

[@petermarsella6537]

I’m 14, and I haven’t been diagnosed with bipolar or cyclothymia or anything like that by a doctor, it’s all been self diagnosis because my parents think that thinking about this is a bad thing, and that in order to be happy I need to not think about this at all, and then I tell them that if I do have it then I should be treated for it and then they say that I don’t have it and then we get over an argument because they couldn’t take me to my GP about getting diagnosed so that I’m not constantly worrying and making life even more stressful than it already is with exams and such I advise sitting down with them, and talking to them calmly about getting a diagnosis for bipolar or cyclothymia (that’s what it sounds like you might have, but I’m no doctor), and if they refuse... best of luck

[@leighthedweeb9968]

J T OMG SAMEEE

[@Rob-cv7xg]

Noelle 12 you're just kids. It's normal.

[@ladyhellhypnotic3834]

Thankyou for doing the explanation this way I'm sure for many of us who need a visual layout to learn anything appreciate this massively.

[@jenniferschipper8024]

awesome visuals..thank you!

[@BedlamAndBones]

Excellent video! As someone who suffers from Bipolar I, I feel you nailed it on the head for those who are new to this disorder...

[@keepsmilingboy]

i think im bipolar. i was diagnosed with depression 4 years ago. i dont have a therapist. sometimes i get so manic tho that it scares ppl. i know i need to get a new diagnosis but i only see my psychiatrist twice a year

[@Nevernow721]

You probably should see your psychiatrist as soon as possible.

[@reneecampbell9113]

I have bipolar but first i was diagnosed with depression and they prescribed antidepressants this led to my first big manic episode that led to psychosis and hospitalisation so yes gete a diagnosis. I had to read up and then tell the dr the manic symptoms i had been having and then i was referred to a clinic called the black dog institute (australian) they diagnosed me with bipolar. then i started on antipsychotics and mood stabilisers. Its been a bumpy ride getting the meds right as they have had to be changed every so often. One thing i have noticed though and im not sure if others have experienced this is that I got skin lesions and sores from taking lithium. This could have been because the drs did not do any level testing on a regular basis so I may have had toxic levels. But years later and now I have psoriatic arthritis which is basically arthritis related to psoriasis - a skin condition. I think this was caused by the lithium. So if you or anyone in your family have skin conditions I would be careful about lithium.

[@alexandrawilson2965]

Thank you, Katy. You are an incredible teacher! Ten years ago I was correctly diagnosed with BP1. My psychiatrist prescribed the exact medications and dosage which works best for me. That said, everyone's condition is unique, and I would strongly recommend that folks should work closely with a psychiatrist who specializes in psychopharmacology. In my experience, I found that my GP's understanding of mood disorders was quite limited, but she smartly recommended that I work with a specialist. Everyone's condition is unique, so taking the correct medications are better handled by an expert in their field!! Cheers!

[@glamiangy]

I was diagnosed with Bipolar type 2 a few months ago but honestly none of these describe me. I just have this constant feeling of emptiness and I do get depressed sometimes but im mostly anger and rittled with anxiety.

[@rachelrose955]

Angy G generalized anxiety?

[@toritori7624]

I have bipolar type 2 as well, its the depressive type. The hypomania can manifest as anxiety and irritability. The medication I take has gotten rid of the intense anger and irritability that would make me lash out at others. Rarely did I ever have a "happy" hypomania because it was anger and thats normal for bipolar type 2 .

[@ValentineWan]

That sounds like BPD

[@SCP--os5sc]

Sounds like borderline

[@EtaruMusic]

Thank you for taking the time to put all this information out there in an accessible place. I only wish these sorts of resources had been readily available when I started really struggling with Bipolar.

[@hellomelissasue]

Great video :) It helped me realize I really do have bipolar 2 because I always just think that I have Major depressive disorder because I am mainly depressed but I do get hypomanic once in a while. I love your shirt! Where is it from? Do you film these ones in your office?

[@armancha23]

I am starting this process with my bride, thank you for presenting information to help her work through it and allow for help.

[@alexandralarsson5531]

Uhm, but what if I've reached the "Mania state" AND the "Major Depressive episode"? And it's not just "Ah, today I feel good. Today is great!" or "My life fuxking sucks. I'm ugly. I'm hungry. I'm going to sleep". It's more like "I WILL RULE THE WORLD, I AM FANTASTIC, I AM THE BEST, I AM A GREAT INDIVIDUAL AND I HAVE BEEN PRODUCTIVE ALL DAY!" or I feel like I absolutely CAN'T talk with anyone, I hate everything and everyone, I don't like the light, any kind of noise and I can't get anything done during these "Depressive times". So my question is, what am I? Should I seek any kind of help or just let it be?

[@clarisaluque7980]

that's most likely bipolar 1. i say most likely because i am not trained, but a loved one has 1 and that's him. he has experienced an episode of full blown mania though, had to be hospitalized. bipolar one doesn't mean that you'll never experience full blown depression. you can with bipolar 1, it just means that mania has to be present at least once.

[@herewegokids7]

Mixed state. Not fun.

[@carlbland68]

or i feel like i have sniffed loads of coke

[@erichedrick5546]

I feel these changes almost daily..

[@ellaharris9335]

Alexandra Larsson I struggle with this also. I find it’s like climbing a mountain and not trying to drag your life down with you.

[@danielbanando5167]

Great presentatuon I am Bipolar I Mixed and I been stable on a daily dose of Depakote for several years I wish you continued good health and stability

[@kamrankamal9429]

How can you tell the difference between a person that occasionally feels happy or sad from someone with Cyclothymia?

[@kamrankamal9429]

Thanks for the reply. Still feel that these definitions between depressed, bi-polar and cyclothymia are abit hazy at best. Glad I don't have the responsibility of diagnosing anybody with any of these conditions. I'd make a real mess of it. ps: Where's Emek Yezreel?

[@kamrankamal9429]

***** This is how I feel when I have a cigarette craving

[@angellove8233]

+Katie Hallel i never feel way up but sometimes i feel stress or depressed naturally and i admit I get angry when people do things to me or try and use me and people say i have bipolar. What do you think?

[@Olivetree80]

I think the "normal" state includes those emotions, and hypomania is still incredibly different from feeling really excited and jittery.

[@maddiesullivan588]

I just got the diagnosis of Cyclothymia added to my diagnosis of General Anxiety Disorder. My psychiatrist added a mood stabilizer to my anti-anxiety med and it has done wonders. I know when I'm in hypomania when I don't have any appetite, and I have to force myself to go to sleep at night. I also have a hard time sitting still and focusing on one task sometimes. When I'm in dysthymia, I will legit sleep all day if I can, and constantly feel hungry. I also don't want to be around anyone, and feel really irritable. My mom is my big supporter, and I have started opening up more about how I feeling. She will make a point to not let me sleep all day, and manage my symptoms.

[@PeterBondeVillain]

Hi Kati! I was just diagnosed with bipolar disorder yesterday, and it completely broke my heart. In the past I've been treated for depression multiple times, but it has never made me feel better, or really addressed the symptoms that I had. Thank you for making this video! It made me feel like I understand my diagnosis even better than when it was explained to me yesterday. You are the best! If I could, I would give you a big, long, embarrassing hug :-) ... Oh, and I hope that you know that you have a huge dude-fanbase! We're watching your videos, too! All the best from cold Scandinavia.

[@Ninitschga]

It's the 4th night in this week without sleep... I wonder how you can be bipolar I and not notice that A) you are not NORMAL and B) you need to do something about it. So what I like to focus on during my manic episodes are projects that release a lot of energy: gardening, renovating, building things - any sort of sport as well as music and painting. Manic periods are also perfect for learning new things! (Or preparing for an exam... duh.) BUT - no matter what you do, bear in mind, that your thoughts are all over the place. So what ever you do: prepare for it BEFORE you go manic. Especially if it's something complex or / and important. That way you don't screw yourself over. Also: who says you can't have a dance-out session in your bathroom at 2am? wear your headphones, go for a run, do what gets that energy out of your body!

[@Ninitschga]

As for MY depressive episodes: I also survived trauma and still struggle with PTSD symptoms... So when ever I do hit a low point I turn to certain resources to not only make me feel good about myself again but to re-boost my motivation: - listening to uplifting music (start low, give your mind some time to get into it and respond) - keep a "treasure" box of things I achieved or am grateful for and remind myself of those things by looking and touching them - open communication about my feelings / lack of emotions / the "numb" (I know it's really really hard and you think: nobody can change this for me anyway - why even bother talking? but you can and should have an open conversation or at least let your loved ones know that you are at a low... - get on a regular work out routine - maintain sleeping patterns (get out of bed in the morning!) - remember. life goes on. what motivates me the most are probably the memories that partially trigger my fight / flight mode. If I look back on my childhood years - I see both: a shaking, fragile, little girl AND a fighter of adversity! A survivor of neglect, abuse, child abduction, mental illness divorce, domestic violence... and no matter how high the stakes are and how low I feel... I will never let this girl down!

[@mhy61]

I was diagnosed with bipolar NOS last summer. However, I don't know what that means. But I've been doing a lot better. I stayed in a behavioral unit for a week and was taught so many ways to help myself. I've learned to look at situations clearly by simply asking myself "what evidence do I have for this thought?" I think deeply into everything I come across. I always thought that was my weakness, but my therapist helped me see it as my strength. Although my deep thinking gets me in a lot of trouble mood wise, it also helps me get out of those bad moods as well. I have found the best therapy for me is doing things hands on. I've taken up painting and music. But the most important change I've made in my life is balance. I used to be all over the place. Thoughts running wild, sleep schedule changing nightly, workouts being skipped, etc. now I have calmed down. I think slower, and when my thoughts do speed up, I stop and reevaluate situations. I have followed a schedule and kept to it. It was so hard at first. I hated myself, I hated how I thought, I hated to think I was different. My friends would go out but I'd stay in bc of my schedule. But my true friends adapted to my schedule. It's made such a positive difference for me. :)

[@Joy-xz2fx]

I feel like saying manic is a good feeling isnt accurate. I am definitely bipolar and they never differentiated between. I'm high functioning since my break in 2008 when hospitalized but I hate meds. I function well as long as I have my anxiety meds and I've tried a billion different mood stabilizers and they made me fat and so depressed I couldn't function. Meds are a bitch and in the US bc I'm on state insurance I'm treated like crap. It's so hard.

[@nicokaine250]

it feels good to be a maniac its like you r so arrogant and you can do anything u want and you are beautiful and cool and you feel so badass and sassy, i love that feeling and it sucks when ur on depressive mod because u feel like shit and u wanna throw yourself from a window because u are not worth it and ur never gonna make anything right and being maniac is better than being depressive and feeling like shit

[@ManoharYerramYT]

How much weight have you gained from the meds in how long?

[@Joy-xz2fx]

@@ManoharYerramYT hey I also suffer from an autoimmune thyroid disease called hashimoto's and that's a big part of weight gain, anxiety and depression. I gained about 20 lbs when I got on mood stabilizers. What we put into our bodies are huge and dyes like red 40 cause me to flare up and get puffy, so does wheat. You have to figure out what foods are bad for you. Good luck.

[@LorraineGrant]

I have heard the manic phase can make people aggressive and paranoid. They are so hyper active they become exhausted, not a great feeling.

[@jeanmarchetti5966]

I stopped taking seroquel cause of weight gain

[@israelsahagun1518]

You're a good teacher. You dumb it down for the rest of us idiots thank you. I finally get bipolar. Thanks again it was a really big help.

[@lissett3817]

I think I'm bipolar

[@makaylaw3730]

I have Bipolar disorder II and Medication has helped me tremendously. much love for your channel

[@anjalinangia8504]

Do you have a way I can get in contact with you. I think my husband is having issues. He is constantly anger and sad and lashed out at me. Also he has a big ego and thinks he is better then everyone. He stays up all night and can’t get up in the mornings for work and to help the care of the family

[@iminh_x1705]

Anjali Nangia wish you and him the best

[@peronvey]

sticking to a routine of maintenance like continuing to make my bed first thing in the morning, then right to brushing/washing face and putting on makeup then preparing breakfast right after that, making sure to eat 3 full meals, then in the evening washing my face again, showering, and trying to keep a set bedtime and wake up time helps A LOT. focusing on simply maintaining self care as well as keeping my room clutter free has been really helping me get through depressive phases. and of course, medication helped profoundly with this maintenance. I take lamictal, which really helps significantly for the racing thoughts and irritability and especially for rapid cycling, and it keeps me fairly euthymic (stable).

[@moniforsed857]

I love that you, Kati, is educating people on mental health issues! But some things bothers me about this video. You say that a person with bipolar type 1 only has to experience one or more manic episodes... doesn't it also have to contain one or more depressive episodes? Another thing is that the bipolar type 2 diagnosis has to contain reocurring depressive episodes AND hypomanic episode/-s. You don't explain hypomania to people who don't know what it is. I also feel as if this video lacks some when it comes to explaining the manic/hypomanic episodes. What differenses are there? Psychotic traits? Hospitalization? Rapid cyclings? MIxed period/dysphoria?

[@wschippr1]

it is my understanding that the difference between hypomania and mania is intensity and intensity alone. Basically mania requires hospitalisation and hypomania doesn't (under ideal circumstances and how often does that happen). That's what the cut off is or that is what I was told by my pdoc.

[@blazingbunny2976]

Also diagnosing based on one mania sucks because certain substances can mimic it. I had too much mountain dew in college and was weird for a week. I withdrew from am over-the-counter sleep herbal and had my first hospitalization then ended up on lithium which you almost can't withdraw from without going crazy. I was allergic to it so I had to stop. Even slowly tapering put me back into the hospital and on more meds which also didn't work but could not be withdrawn from. Just saying yes to meds without educating yourself can give you years of hurt. If there's a risk of withdraw that can make you psychotic, it's super risky medication or herbal. People have to stop meds for medical reasons sometimes. And at a mental hospital it's rare to get diagnosed with "withdrawal side effects" I was on Ativan for 3 years and basically forgot who I was and stopped feeling pain. This stuff is no joke! I'm going to look up if there are any safe sleep aids.... everyone goes nuts if they don't sleep....

[@katrinaa2384]

Thank you!! I was diagnosed bi polar yesterday....... This really helps me to understand so much better. You are amazing!

[@TheMausymaus]

6:02 cute lol

[@traceydeakin6055]

Kati. - The simplicity It's truly magical:) Excellent delivery.

[@malikathueler2529]

So then whats the difference between someone with bipolar II and someone who have major depressive episodes? the hypomania?

[@Freeman-sf5vo]

That would be correct, that's how my psychiatrist explained it to me.

[@shelby7540]

Yes, there's a major difference between normalcy and hypomania. That's how you would decipher if it's bipolar II/cyclothymia.

[@shelby7540]

One's normalcy would be depicted by their own behaviors, but I suppose misdiagnosis could certainly occur by judging one's normalcy against a prototype. What I mean is that, as shown in the video, there's a deep low, a high, and a baseline for measurement. The baseline can definitely be variable among different people, but there are symptoms to classify both major depression and hypomania/mania. So, a baseline would be determined by a series of behaviors that don't meet the criteria for classification as MDD or hypo/mania.

[@truthtruthtruth6795]

Ithere are solutions have been healed since 15 years i made my research watch read 1 making a killing 2 psychiatry industry of death 3 masks of madness 4 dr abram hoffer 5 dr andrew saul 6 dr schulze 7 dr glidden 8 life regenerator

[@Joy-xz2fx]

What has helped is doing yoga every day and getting outside and being at the beach. I need to move to a warmer climate. Also living from my to do list and checking things off all day so I feel more accomplished. Bipolar is hard as hell.

[@hishouha]

I’ve had a major depression episode and also once I had (probably) a manic episode but that was because I was on anti-depressant medication and the dose was probably too high because when we lowered it, it stopped. My psychiatrist told me it’s not supposed to make me manic though, even if the dose is a bit too high. I was diagnosed with dysthymia too.. So what I’m wondering, would this be considered Bipolar || or cyclothymia ? Or none of them? I don’t have diagnosis of bipolar, but we didn’t exclude the possibility. It’s just hard to tell because I’m 17

[@truthtruthtruth6795]

The medications and psy dont have real solutions I have been healed since 15 years i made my research watch read 1 making a killing 2 psychiatry industry of death 3 masks of madness 4 dr abram hoffer 5 dr andrew saul 6 dr schulze 7 dr glidden 8 life regenerator

[@Errorharacter]

I am not well diagnosed This is really informative I wished you have online theraphy sessions. Never been in a theraphy my mom just brought me to the hospital and i have been drinking seroquel for 10 years I don't want to drink this medicine but because of obedience to my mom i just accepted it.

[@magmski]

Would love your feedback on getting a loved one to get a neuropsych to determine a diagnosis. Especially if they are always in denial bc they have zero empathy skills.

[@truthtruthtruth6795]

Diagnosis don.t exist i have been healed since 15 years

[@truthtruthtruth6795]

i have been healed since 15 years How was i healed after being in many hospitals ? Watching dr abram hoffer dr andrew saul life regenerator dr schulze dr glidden dr axe cristofer herbalist making a killing and psychiatry industry of death documentary's

[@adrianjarvinen]

I just saw my therapist today and I think she's diagnosed me with bipolar disorder with psychotic symptoms :0 I'm happy I finally was brave enough to talk to her about everything I've been experiencing even if it means more meds. Thank you so much for making these videos! I'm going to use them to teach my mom what it means

[@kayleeslater6345]

What are the time intervals for these different types of bipolar? Do you feel happy for a few days and then sad for a few, or can someone switch between states over a couple of months? I have experienced a pattern of happy/positive and motivated behaviour for 1-3 months followed by a large bout of depression for 1-3 months for the last year or so.

[@EtaruMusic]

+Kaylee Slater I've been diagnosed Bipolar II and it's actually fairly rare for me to notice the transition between my hypomanic and depressive episodes because it's usually really gradual. If I were better about taking note of my state of mind, I'd probably be able to gauge the transition better, but usually I'll get hypomanic for a few weeks and then drop to a depressive state for a few to several months. I'd say it takes me about a month for the complete transition. I have a friend who is rapid cycling and he is much more aware of the transitions and he has a distinct shift in mood about every month. Hopefully that helps a bit.

[@onlyUj13]

+ReachEtaru excuse me, may i ask you about what makes you "changes" from hypomanic to depressive or from depressive to hypomanic?? i mean is there a factor or an event that makes you "change" from hypomanic to depressive or from depressive to hypomanic?

[@EtaruMusic]

Julia Hadi The simple answer is that sometimes there are no observable triggers and sometimes strong stressors can lead to fundamental mood shift. When there are triggers that lead to a mood shift towards hypomania or depression, they're strong and last for a while. Things like being in a bad financial situation, death of a loved one, or degrading relationships are the sorts of stressors I'm talking about. Environmental factors like the waning daytime hours during the transition from summer to winter play a consistent, powerful role as well. Hopefully that helps a bit.

[@fariharashid7585]

I am so grateful for having stumbled on your videos today.

[@stephaniea8467]

What if you hit mania and a major depressive episode?

[@natkaswieta]

then it's bipolar 1, you just have to have manic and depressive episodes (it can be major but most often it's not) but the main criterium is still full blown mania

[@dotcassilles1488]

I am diagnosed as having bipolar spectrum disorder because i rapid cycle between mania and major depression. Sometimes I fit into bipolar 1 and sometimes into bipolar 2. Medication has made a huge difference in the 10 years i have been diagnosed for.

[@tjbohmier46]

Great video!! One of the best I have seen yet of anyone on YT to clairify the important details of mental disorders. Bravo!