What Is Bipolar Disorder?

When properly treated, people with bipolar disorder live wonderful and fulfilling lives. So often it seems that people only want to talk about those who aren’t managing their symptoms or are publicly struggling and mention them as if they represent everyone with bipolar disorder, but they don’t. And I also want to mention that anyone with a mental illness is still personally responsible for themselves and what they do, they may just need some professional support to get them into a place where they can make positive choices, and that’s okay. Showing compassion and understanding as someone works to manage their symptoms and be better is the most helpful thing we can do.
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[@emilyjane6252]

Thank you, for doing an updated version of Bipolar disorders I great appreciate Kati. I have Bipolar 1 and I'm glad you are bring clearly for people to better understand this disorder.

[@emilyjane6252]

When the boarders open up Kati are you coming to Canada, if you do any meet and greets there? I would love to meet you one day that is on my bucket list.

[@Katimorton]

Of course! I am so glad you found this helpful :) And I will definitely be coming back to Canada when we can! usually we go to Montreal to see Sean's family, so if I do a meet up it would be there :) xoxo

[@emilyjane6252]

@@Katimorton I live in Ontario but it would be great to go there and take advance of the opportunity to go to Montreal again since I haven't been there since I was 11. Thank you, for responding have a great week Kati.

[@justicebfrazier]

I have bipolar 1 too.

[@lizandanorexia8827]

@@emilyjane6252 Im in Ontario hun

[@Livvy10981]

Knowing the difference between the two types is SOO important too.

[@Katimorton]

YES!!!! xoxo

[@ralfwashington1502]

Type 1 usually more damaging and may need to be in a hospital type 2 usually dont need hospital

[@ralfwashington1502]

@lemon water sorry to hear that but if you look I said usually, I didn't say never. Hope you are better now

[@watchthisheadspace]

@@Katimorton What about cyclothymia? Also important to know. And rapid cycling

[@leigh4810]

I thought there was 4 types?

[@Katimorton]

Just found out about the typo in the video intro. Sorry about that! 🤦🏼‍♀️ Mistakes happen.

[@natalieh1950]

You mean....you're human? I thought therapists were a special species. Guess i was wrong (heavy sarcasm plz don't send hate)

[@raywood8187]

That's okay, it isn't an OCD video lol.

[@natalieh1950]

@Amber p I'm sensitive, but come off as abrasive. Please don't yell at meeeeeeeer

[@RabbitHole2006]

@@natalieh1950 HACK AI BPD

[@natalieh1950]

@Amber p I know

[@21minute]

Hypomania is often undetected 'cause it feels great.

[@domingopgarcia8391]

Yeah, more often than not when I have an episode, its the people around me who make me notice. Then I think about it for a minute and go "yeah, that right" and start my techniques. Last year I had a really insidious one that lasted about 2 weeks, that was just enough to make me bolder but not enough to be noticed. I did so many stupid stuff during that 2 weeks time. It feels horrible afterwards. But during, its like every thought going a 100 an hour is a good idea and you should do that, you go get it. My brain becomes my most passionate and toxic cheerleader ever. It feels good. Its the aftermath that sucks.

[@Katimorton]

Yes agreed!! That's why people usually come in with depressed first. xoxo

[@connielillis6508]

Kati do you have a video that talks about how to distinguish bipolar 2 and depression? I'm undergoing treatment for depression and anxiety (and eating disorder(s) but feel I relate a lot to experiencing hypomania. I never felt like it was depression/anxiety in the first place especially as I have highs - which can be as destructive as my lows. Thank you for this!

[@stoffls]

so true. I can clearly point to my depressive episodes, but the hypomania is "feeling good" and in this sense overlooked. I've been diagnosed with bipolar II, which seems a good fit, though I think my medication is antidepressants. They make me stable, which is good.

[@suzannep]

@@connielillis6508 from what I've learned in my own case, and from friends, often one of the clearest signs of hypomania is change in sleep and energy. Like you have days on end where you don't need any sleep, or very little sleep, and yet you are able to function during the day, and may have loads of energy. You might find yourself starting lots of projects sudenly. Or you start a new hobby and spend days hyperfocused on every detail of the hobby. It may even start to cause you to ignore things that are actually important because you become so preoccupied with the activity. Racing thoughts are common too and some describe it as having hundreds of thoughts running through your head, but others feel almost like life is going in slow motion at the same time as having racing thoughts. Hypersexuality is a common problem but not all act out on it, it may only be in the form of thoughts of sex becoming unusually increased. I often find myself forgetting to eat or even forgetting to drink while hypomanic, it's not like with depression where people get loss of appetite, it's like your body just doesn't give you the cues to eat or drink because it's too busy in overactive behavior. Also risk taking that is outside of your normal behavior, or feeling like you are amazing and can do just about anything. And unless you get mixed episodes, you will probably absolutely love the hypomania, it feels like a drug almost to a lot of people. Mixed episodes are like hell because you have the hypomania and depression at the same time rapidly switching between them, and feeling totally paranoid and out of control. Not everyone has all these syptoms and there are tons more symptoms that people get, but most importantly you need to talk with healthcare providers to let them know how things are in your case, then they can help figure out what you have.

[@galatea742]

I love how you say us instead of they. It really makes it feels like a comfortable conversation instead of a clinical address

[@notinorder9630]

Didn't notice why she was doing that at first, and my mind said "she's depressed, has ADHD, and has bipolar disorder? Yikes" 😅

[@ilikemakeup134]

I'm Bipolar. One thing that I absolutely HATE is when tv shows and movies use bipolar as an excuse for someone to be a crappy friend or a crappy parent. There is a HUGE difference between depression/hypomania/mania and being a shitty person. For example, the mother in spinning out and Claire's Mom in the good doctor.

[@pascalecat]

Somewhat relevant, but I hate when I watch a true crime video/listen to a podcast and hear, “He murdered his whole family” or “cannibalized a stranger” followed with “and was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder.” Um, excuse me? I’m sure there’s more than bipolar going on there.

[@ilikemakeup134]

Felina Loya That’s also the worst!!! Using bipolar disorder as the “reason” behind violent crimes is just sooooo wrong ):

[@daisychain473]

Can mental illness never be the reason? My brother was often verbally abusive towards me, and other people noticed. Then one day, we were in the kitchen, and he was being verbally abusive. He was winding me up'. I was crying, and begging him to stop. He would not, so I picked up the knife, from the side, and I continued to beg him to stop. I stood there, shaking, with the knife in my hands. I did not put it near his body, or stab him. He would not stop, but I put the knife down anyway. I then, fell on the floor, crying. I have other reason's to believe, I was mentally ill. I know what I did was wrong. I know it is still my fault, but I needed help. I did not want to stab him, but I could not emotionally handle what he was saying. I did not feel completely in control.

[@daisychain473]

I know, I am a bad person. I do feel ashamed of myself

[@razorsharplifestyle101hard9]

@@pascalecat Exactly,that psychopathy or psychopathic or anti personality disorder.

[@phoeni3902]

The real definition of crazy is: A label we put on those who we refuse to understand it's sounds kinda corny, but it's honestly so true bipolar patients, get called crazy victims of abuse, get called crazy people who lie about their ex, say their ex was crazy depressed people, get called crazy by abusive people 'crazy' is one of an ignorant persons's tools to silence and belittle others they refuse to empathise with I really appreciate Katie making to sure to let people know that bipolar doesn't mean you're crazy, it means you just need help

[@Katimorton]

I love this!! Thank you so much for sharing :) xoxo

[@phoeni3902]

@@Katimorton you're welcome, and I love your shirt!

[@Mtz2604]

Ahhh talking for us with BPD, the stigma is such a crap that even psychiatrist or psychologist want to work with you sometimes... Is like "you're a hazardous material"

[@shreyasibasu622]

Wow i loved this comment so much !

[@alexandrugheorghe5610]

My thoughts exactly

[@elenakalliste]

I love how you always use “we” instead of “you” to sounds like you’re in it with your patients instead of detached from the struggles of others

[@leonorabrandscheit]

I'm wondering if she struggled with it as well at some point.

[@autumncortez6254]

I was diagnosed with bipolar type 2 about 4 years ago. I had to stay in a psychiatric unit for a little while for my psychiatrist to understand and observe my depression. I’m so grateful that someone listened to me and was able to accurately see my symptoms and patterns.

[@Katimorton]

Thank you for sharing!!! I am so glad you had such a great psychiatrist who observed you and made sure they were giving you a proper diagnosis :) xoxox

[@momoso143]

I wish someone cared for me or even took the time to see me in all of my 32 years

[@kaycormier9660]

I believe I have this but I’m scared of a diagnosis Bc I don’t want to be hospitalized I have kids.

[@DK-sg3oe]

Hi autumn avoid oil salt sugar ❤absolutely

[@amyleigh8394]

After 7 years of being gaslighted by my husband's family, who decided it was reasonable to blame me for his depression, my husband was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 today. I'm so grateful for this video. 🙏

[@Peanuts76]

probably im like your husband, but gaslighting are my peers behaviour, it destroy our reality and believe honeslty

[@DK-sg3oe]

Amy avoid oil salt sugar for ur husband he can't tolerate it genetically ❤

[@alluneedislessthan3]

Bipolar II person here. It took me years to find the right medication (took a few years to realize it was bipolar II and not major depression, then a few months to find a medicine that brought down my hypomanic episodes and an antidepressant to keep me out of depression). I just want anyone who has been diagnosed recently to know that stability is possible. It’s been over a year and I’ve yet to experience any hypomania or depression for more than a few hours/a day. I spent years thinking that I would be depressed and/or feeling out of my mind for the rest of my life and there was no way out, but that turned out to be totally untrue. Help and stability are out there!! Resources are out there! Meds can help A LOT once you find the right ones. Don’t stop going to your psychologist/psychiatrist even if you think you’re good.

[@_just_TK]

Anna S so glad you’re in a better place! ❤️

[@briannashanelle4858]

I want to second this! I also have bipolar 2 & medication has helped me feel the best I ever have! I thought I would feel suicidal for the rest of my life.

[@autumncortez6254]

What medicine works for you?

[@infA111ous]

Yes what medicine worked for you?

[@briannashanelle4858]

@@autumncortez6254 Everyone is different & your psychiatrist is the best person to consult. Personally I take 100mg Lamotrigine & 5mg Lexapro

[@Hesohi]

Your use of ‘we’ and ‘us’ is refreshing, encouraging and comforting.

[@ppl2luv]

i love how you always say “we”. it’s a small thing but it’s so comforting. you said it a lot in your BPD episode but it’s so good. i love your channel ❤️ i’m going to tell my therapist about your channel

[@valefuentesf]

This “creative myth” of the artist who feels trapped by is so hurtful! I’ve struggled with depression for years and felt a little unsure when my psychiatrist prescribed me antidepressants, because I’m an art student. Turns out the meds were the best thing that happened to my art: my thoughts cleared out and I started feeling the strength to do the things I wanted.

[@_just_TK]

So glad you’re in a better place! ❤️

[@valefuentesf]

TK thank you!

[@thehappyelephant8868]

Probably depends on the person. I think people should try the meds first and then determine whether it inhibits their creativity. I also know some people don't take them regularly and only when they need too based on what's going on in their life. But I am glad that they work for you!

[@memejuliyamemepuchkova4882]

The thing is that mood stabilizers (meds given to people who are bipolar) can cause apathy and it dulls the person’s emotions. And not just mania, but ANY emotion is watered down to the point where the person barely feels anything at all. Bipolar meds are kinda not good :/

[@Nancy-ow9wy]

So glad you're in a better place 😊

[@mindylouise665]

Thank you. My husband just checked himself into treatment due to mania with psychosis due to his Bipolar Disorder. It’s sucks and watching a loved one fight this disorder is heartbreaking.

[@marisaswanson2061]

i’m going to share this with my therapist bc i was diagnosed w bipolar 1 and she said it’s not her speciality. thank you so so much!!!

[@Katimorton]

Awe yay! of course! So happy to help :) xoxo

[@ralfwashington1502]

Wow that's actually awesome. She tells the truth knowing you will probably go to someone else! A therapist more worried about getting people help than keeping a client you probably can't.👍

[@_SarahElizabeth]

Thank you so much for making this Kati! My dad was bipolar and growing up, it was a "family secret" -- incredibly stigmatized. I wish I could talk with him about it now (he passed away in 2010) and I just remember in the winter -- in the Midwest -- he would stay in our parents bedroom for months and I didn't really see him much. Then in the summertime, he was "high" and things got kind of scary. When he tried medication, he wouldn't stick with it for long. Now as an adult and learning more about it, I just wish he was here and I could talk to him and support him.

[@beauty_in_chaos]

I understand how you are feeling. Maybe not 100% because experiences are subjective but I know the feeling. More power to you. Please take care.

[@fisherbredrup]

I used this video for my psyc 201 paper and boy was it helpful for my paper's sake but also for knowledge on this topic. You really have a gift of explaining things clearly.

[@ellahardy822]

For the longest time I’ve just thought my hypomania was the normal parts in between depression :( literally haven’t known what normal feels like so its hard to differentiate

[@braydenwallis9281]

I feel you on not knowing what normal is anymore :/

[@izabellabastos7007]

this made me cry because it’s actually what i said to my therapist the other day. i don’t know who i am vs what’s just a symptom of my disorder

[@DK-sg3oe]

Avoid oil salt sugar poisoning ❤

[@MissVioletSage]

Wow, this is helpful. I have bipolar 2. Was treated with just depression since a child until 8 years ago. It is a kind of emptiness I would not wish on anyone. Also I completely relate to the embarrassment (true shame) after a crazy episode. Keeps me up and racing & re-living it. Also. Since quitting social media. I have not had access to post and post my crazy thoughts that just embarrass myself!

[@blingbling574]

I watched my sister’s quality of life slowly deteriorate over the years. People and and businesses post stuff on social media that are untrue and mean. I wouldn’t touch social media with a ten foot poll. I dated a woman for 18 months with bi-polar, it was rough. Her shrink kept her on a pile of meds.

[@MissVioletSage]

Bling Bling This sounds a lot like my depressive episodes. So sad she suffered. And unfortunate you endured the moods and episodes. Partners deserve much respect for tolerance. Social media truly has ruined this world. And almost made me commit suicide from someone tagging me a awful humiliating post. complete humiliation and despair. Leaving that toxicity has been a relief. Its great you are learning about living with this. Shows true compassion. 🙏

[@k420princessmisssmokealot2]

Omg sound like me

[@dalepark7363]

Hi Kati, videos like this and sure;y a lot more are the reason I joined your site and have you KZbin videos in my favorites. I was diagnosed with BP 2 in 1974, and I added some diagnosis along the way and gratefully was able to work through them. I love your site and try to pull up videos you have on various topics I respond to on posts, I'm sure this one will be something I use as well. I won't get into my life story from 1974 till now, but I've been stable for 11 years now. I take my medication regularly, and live a full and productive life. There is no doubt it took a lot of therapy and working very hard on me, to get where I am today and it would have never happen without the help and support of people just like you from my past. Thank you so much for this video, you always explain things super great, your calm attitude and reassuring voice is just a delight to listen to. I'm grateful for you Kati, you help so many and you've helped me learn and understand things as well through your videos. Thank you for all you do, have done, and will do. Your totally awesome.

[@crazylanchen]

Kati is exactly talking about my story. I was hospitalized 8 weeks ago with depression. I've taken antidepressants and had 2 hypomania episodes. And now the doctors and me know that I am bipolar 2. If i haven't taken those pills I wouldn't know that i am bipolar because i always thought this episodes are normal and this is my charakter. Thanks for this video! :)

[@alisonmercieca1465]

Best succinct and clear description of bipolar II I have seen. Thank you so much 🖤 Also thank you for highlighting that people with bipolar mostly aren’t that person people imagine, that we’re not scary. And I fully endorse the squirrel comment. I actually found it funny. We need humour in our lives!

[@_just_TK]

❤️🐿

[@Mrshazey28]

This video makes me realize I need to see a therapist... thank you and I really mean that.

[@tal2290]

Thanks so much for the video. My mother is bipolar. One of the things that interests me is when she’s in both stages, is that in the first stage she does not remember the things she did or said that can be very aggressive. And when he is in state two, she sinks into a kind of helplessness and she remembers everything she goes through. even when she is in a balanced state. In her case, the first stage lasts for at least a month and the second condition can last for three months. My mother is a big role model to me. She have such an amazing talent and she is the best life guided thatcher for me that I could ever asked for.

[@lisasnoozy3749]

Thanks for the video Kati! I’m bipolar 1 and just came down from a manic spree, I was up for nearly 5 days and now I’ve sunk back into depression. I always feel so happy and euphoric when manic, then when I’m down I realize I was manic and feel like it was a fake happ.

[@skylargibson2963]

You saved my life by some of your videos. I appreciate you so much!

[@_just_TK]

Skylar Gibson ❤️

[@Katimorton]

Awe I am so glad I could help!!! xoxox

[@JKWise-mn7ij]

Bipolar Disorder has brought me to the psychiatric unit of a hospital and it has brought me to some of the darkest places mentally of my life. Thank you for making a video to share with the public all this information on Bipolar Disorder and the struggles and depression and mania. You broke it down very well. Hopefully we will see an end to so much stigma soon. Bipolar Disorder is something I'm actually kinda grateful for to be honest. I feel like, when properly "kept under control," it can be seen as a strength in certain ways. It gives me a strong sense of inner power.

[@toxiwrites]

I was diagnosed with Bipolar II when I was in high school. At the time, I felt like that was incorrect. Now I know for a fact I’m bipolar and have bipolar II. I have antidepressants, and a mood stabilizer to help keep me balanced. Thank you for making this video, I appreciate you educating people about Bipolar. I hope this helps people stop stigmatizing this disorder.

[@cristinagonzalez6591]

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 1 when I was 23. I took lithium and was on therapy for three years and got remission. After that I followed with lithium and never had another crisis since I was 43. Now I don't take any lithium and am pretty OK (61). The worst thing it happened is that there is plenty of stigma about mental illness, so it was very difficult to talk about that issue with other people, even friends.Great video.

[@ainzleyb-w1279]

With someone who has Bipolar 2, I LOVE this video!!! I sent this to my family so that they can have a better idea on what’s going on in my world. Thank you ❤️

[@Katimorton]

Awe I am so glad I could help!!!! xoxoxo

[@lorena33614]

I love that she brought up the topic of antidepressants causing hypomania in people with BP2. I sought help for my depression but after being prescribed 5mg of Prozac I was hypomanic for 2 weeks. My car broke down, I got fired, and I had a huge fight with my mom but when I was in that mindset I could brush all of that off and have the most cheerful attitude about life.

[@bettykilleen338]

Hi Lorena, I don't know if you'll see this comment but i am going through this now. I'm on antidepressants and have been feel hypo manic for the past week. I've never felt like this before. Did you get over the hypomania once you came off the antidepressants?

[@MrsWetdirt]

You sound like an amazing therapist. I love your videos and I love how empathetic and compassionate you are while describing some of these features.

[@lornatw]

My biggest struggle is explaining to people online that BPD is not 'basically the same' as Bipolar. I hear it all the time.I have such a passion for explaining disorders to people and how there are a variety of traits an classifications. *Thank you* for uploading an update, especially since there are so many misconceptions to this day. I feel like generally if (for example) a celebrity comes out with a disorder label, young people especially almost romanticise it and assume its just about two moods and productive success. When the reality is, it's the complex traits that come in each of these moods that makes it a disorder. Such as irritation, psychosis, intrusive thoughts, delusional thinking, feeling out of control and out of character, false sense of doing well etc. Bipolar can literally destroy a persons life plans, students for example can take years to finish their course or drop out completely despite having the academic capability to succeed.

[@Creative_contour]

Crying typing this.... I desperately needed to hear this video. When I turned 25 I felt something change in my brain and I didn’t know what it was but since then (I’m 29) I have gone down hill rapidly..I’ve gained 100 pounds and become a shut in without any explanation. I’ve toyed with the idea thst I may be bi polar but I have always brought that idea to my mom first and she has said no your not because if you are that means I am. I don’t think that’s true anymore. I think I’m bi polar. I’ve been embarrassed at the idea of being bi polar. I want an explenation for my behavior and bi polar is my explanation. This is the start of me breaking down the stigma and learning about bi polar. I have therapy wed and I’m going to talk slot more about it. Thank you for this video Kati

[@_just_TK]

❤️

[@susanyeadon6657]

I eventually found the right combination and it works great. Abilify saved my life

[@Katimorton]

I am so glad :) Yay!! xoxo

[@cassiepacheco4416]

I used to take abilify and lamaictal! but now i just take lamictal now and ive been doing well for so long now!

[@mr.sushi2221]

Thanks for helping me seek help Katie. I have been exporting hypomanic episodes for the last couple of years and thought I was bipolar but every time I mentioned it to my therapist they said because I didn’t have delusions I wasn’t bipolar I was just depressed. Good to know about bipolar 2. I want to hug you right now. I have wasted over $50000 in the last 2 years while in a hypomanic state.

[@Cokie1926]

I will always be thankful and love your videos. Your vids helped to save me. You were the one many years ago who actually made me understand Bipolar 2. No one really explained it to me. Your video with the whiteboard changed my life. I "saw" bp2 finally. it made me understand. Thank you.

[@cassiepacheco4416]

Hi Kati! Thank you so much for posting a new video on Bipolar disorders. I was diagnosed with bp2 about a year ago when I was 14 yrs old. Watching your videos have really helped me learn more about my diagnosis :)

[@Katimorton]

Awe I am so glad my videos on this topic have been helpful!!! xoxo

[@rayshanabrown3995]

Thank you for posting this because I have bipolar 1 disorder and I live a great life as long as I work with my psychiatrist.

[@larag1764]

Love your videos Kati ! You explain complicated and sensitive topics with simple language while showing kindness and compassion. Thanks from Australia 🤗

[@anongirl4180]

Thank you there’s not enough education out there about bipolar disorder. As someone with bipolar disorder I appreciate this video ❤️ Can you please make another video on how to deal with the guilt after a long lasting manic episode? I struggle with this often and have so many flashbacks that make me feel horrible.

[@yehyeh5066]

I'm bipolar 2... For 20 years I was diagnosed with clinical depression. No antidepressant medication worked.. I am on lithium now & so much more stable. Thank you for bringing awareness to this mental illness! 😊

[@IdkIdk-gw3qo]

are you married?? How often do you have episodes now since you are now medicated?? Only asking because my sister just got diagnosed with it she is 18 and wondering if she can have a normal life

[@alannajones9382]

thank u so much for this. i have bipolar II and while i haven’t been able to get back onto my mood stabilizers, i’ve also realized that a proper sleep schedule as well as meditation and avoiding stimulating situations/things can help in the mean time! 💘

[@MoriahDreams123]

Thank you very much for talking about this now. With everything going on in the media, people are saying a lot of things, and while I knew there was stigma, I never knew people could be so bold in their ignorance. It kinda hurts. I wish people could remember that we are more than our diagnosis. Yes, people with the same diagnosis will have things in common, but we're all different and the illness still manifests in different ways. Also, someone who is medication compliant, and hitting all their doctors visits, and who have a strong support system are going to have a very different experience from someone who is not in treatment and who doesn't acknowledge that there is a problem. One thing that has really helped me during this time is this online support group I found for people with Bipolar Disorder on a website called Support Groups Central. My financial circumstances prevent me from being in therapy at the moment, so having something like this where I can talk to others who understand has been amazing. Especially with the quarantine. I just thought I'd share that. Thanks again!

[@briellabeeable]

What a great video! The embarrassment coming back from an episode is always the worst and its what finally drove me back to my psych at 28 for a proper diagnosis. My MD tried a few different anti depressants when my irritability and anxiety would get bad, and I thought I was crazy because none of them worked. Happy I finally sought out a psychiatrist who was able to see it for what it was (bipolar 2) and put me on mood stabilizers. I'm hoping the next 28 years will be a little smoother lol

[@_just_TK]

Glad you’re in a better place! ❤️

[@briellabeeable]

@@_just_TK thanks so much, every day is a new day!

[@LunaHuxley]

Bipolar type 1. Currently in a very very manic state and I love it. I feel on top of the world and everything is going so great in my life right now.

[@smiley9872]

I hope you are okay!

[@chanelchanel25]

ME TOO!

[@CP-ll6qg]

Really appreciated your comment on medications. There's this cultural narrative about bipolar disorder and creative genius where the mental illness is basically the "price" you pay for being an artist and treating the illness means losing the genius, and that's such a harmful thing. Personally, I *feel* more creative and *think* I'm being more productive when manic. But the reality is that the work I do while in a full episode is actually much lower quality. And more importantly, the goals I'm chasing are not the goals I actually care about the rest of the time. But for a long time I resisted certain treatments because I felt they would kill my creativity, and popular culture definitely supported that line of thinking. The way we talk about artists and musicians matters! Thanks for this, and for all the work you do.

[@cassierobertson6157]

Hey Kati! Thanks for making a video on bipolar disorders. I especially appreciate that you talked about the medication element and how people with a bipolar disorder can feel more in control of their medication use. Thanks!

[@emilytail3997]

I have been diagnosed with both bi polar disorders. Your explanations helped me determine why and have been hospitalized for both depression and mania.

[@jadeqg98]

I love how you say those who HAVE bipolar, not those who ARE bipolar. It’s so annoying when ppl say that someone is bipolar. It’s not who I am, just a small part of me

[@erictrujillo2052]

I just want to say I found your channel a couple weeks ago when I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder and you have been a tremendous help, especially in knowing I'm not alone. You pretty much described my journey to diagnosis to a T, and although I am bipolar, I still want to be productive, be held accountable, and learn from my actions. Thank you for providing this public service, truly.

[@allisonhermann8794]

I was just diagnosed with bipolar 2 and put on a mood stabilizer. I’m just starting to feel... I don’t know, human? I just thought I wasn’t handling life as well as everyone else.

[@_just_TK]

Glad you’re doing better! ❤️

[@chez6623]

Hi I was just wondering how you are doing now 11 months on after starting your mood stabilizers, I am really struggling with mine

[@melinamartins4419]

Such a necessary video! I was diagnosed with bipolar I recentely and I'm afraid to tell others because of all misconception about this disorder. So thanks for sharing the right information to everybody. Hugs from Brazil :)

[@sarbear5129]

Thank you so much for clarifying Kati!!! As someone with Bipolar 2 the stigma is real! I really appreciate you breaking it down and the healthy way to manage yourself through difficult times. Mood tracker apps. Work well for me and I have my support system that can identify if I am in a mood episode because I don’t always know. Thank you!

[@Katimorton]

Of course! I am so glad you enjoyed the video!! and omg yes!! Mood tracker apps can help SO much!!! Thank you for mentioning them!!! xoxo

[@renostubbs8504]

This was explained perfectly, amazing presentation...thank you

[@hannahbrooks692]

I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 yesterday. Although I am terrified, I am grateful for grounded and clear explanations like this. Thank you.

[@RainbowKid71]

Check out Polar Warriors on KZbin. Way better videos from someone who actually has bipolar.

[@arimckellin1]

As a person w Bipolar II, thank you for talking about this and clearing things up!

[@Katimorton]

Awe of course!!! xoxo Always happy to help :) xoxo

[@A_ree_ta]

Thank you so much for this. I was diagnosed back in 2016ish but no doctor has actually explained all of this to me. You’ve just helped me crack years of questioning episodes and my shopping addiction makes sense and I wish I had of known then. (Bipolar II) I’m bankrupt now because of my actions 😬. I joined two mlms while manic as I drove from Nova Scotia to Boston after cutting all my hair off and taking 2 weeks off work.... it all makes much more sense than “I was just a little manic”. That you for helping me understand this better. I’m crying cause I can’t control it. Doctors have been shoving antidepressants down my throat since I was 14. I’m 24 now. 2 attempts and many episodes over the last 10 years. I’ve been on mood stabilizers before and they conk me out. But I’m going to go back to my doctor and get him to listen. Maybe I just need to try one more. Because I don’t want to live like this if I don’t have to. I just always thought I had to live like this. Sorry for my rant Hahahaha. A lot of emotions happening. Just thank you 🙏🏻.

[@miss._em96]

I don’t have bipolar disorders, but I appreciate you updating on this topic that “others” just sweep under the rug along with the other mental health illnesses people struggle with on the daily. CUTE shirt btw😊.

[@carlaellis4578]

Never clicked on any vid as fast. So excited to see some new stuff from Kati!

[@Katimorton]

Awe yay! I hope you liked it :) xoxo

[@kimmieann316]

You did such a good explaining this than most of the videos I’ve heard. I have struggled with bipolar since my teens and recently got diagnosed with rapid cycling and ptsd. This is so hard. I feel when I come down I have so much guilt and shame for stuff I’ve done when I was manic. I’m dealing with so much right now. i have been so self destructive with mania before my meds were adjusted. I got myself human trafficking ( told I was taking a modeling job), got involved in addiction issues, and even went homeless before I got back on meds and got adjusted. Some days I still have breakthrough and it’s draining . So true about medication. Off medication I end up somewhere in a bad situation and in psychosis. I know now I can’t be off meds.

[@saracoombs9724]

Thank you for this video! I live with bipolar 2 disorder. I really want people to understand the difference and the truth about both bipolar 1 and 2.

[@_just_TK]

Kati has videos on both of them! kzbin.info/aero/PL_loxoCVsWqx8Fo1kUZbyQGIPoRBKwqEg

[@xl0001]

Thank you for sharing. It helps me to raise awareness of my bipolar disorder when I listened to your video.

[@sparklycrone]

The best part of this for me was the statement that bipolar is not the same for all people. I struggled with folks and my loved one with bipolar consistently trying to justify denying support (people with bipolar are always a mess and never get better) or giving total support with no boundaries (you're just trying to control and manipulate me) for their illness instead of trying a measured approach. Drink water, take your medicine, see your therapist, check in with your psychiatrist, get good rest. It was an "all or nothing" approach for most of them for so long.

[@sezinulukan5852]

Doktorum dedi ki : Hastalık gelmek üzereyken ilk uyku bozulmaya başlar. Eğer o anda evinde doktordan daha önce aldığın bir uyku ilacın varsa ve uykunu koruyabilirsen hastalık geçirmezsin. Uyku çok önemli . Uykun bozulmaya başlarsa uyku ilacıyla kendini koru. Uykun bozulmazsa duygu durumun bozulmaz. Bipolar atağı yaşamazsın. Ankara da Hacettepe Üniversitesi Psikiyatri Bölüm Başkanı Prof .Berna ULUĞ sayesinde bipolardan kurtuldum.(12 yıldır hiç atak yaşamadım.) Bende eskiden mani atak olurdu sadece.

[@oshavanatta9533]

Once I started dealing with my cptsd my bipolar 1 symptoms have become more manageable. It does take work and is worth it. Changing my inner self talk, learning my mood cycles and what to do to take care of myself in them. It takes practice to learn how to live in balance with brain disorders. Of course for me there’s a lot more to it than what I have mentioned. We are resilient ❤️🙏❤️

[@jlkitz1775]

YOU are such a blessing Katy ❤️. Peace & blessings 100 fold to you and your loved ones ✌🏾

[@Jc22ny]

Thanks for another great video!!! I really feel empowered when you share with us the mental health knowledge. You're simply Awesome Kati xoxo

[@briannashanelle4858]

I have Bipolar 2 disorder and want to thank you for making this. It isn't the most common brain illness & so misunderstood. I've been worried that one celebrity's actions would make people generalize everyone with bipolar disorder. At least the people that watch this video have a chance to be properly educated about it.

[@meepinandmorpin]

BP2 here, and I'm finally giving in and getting medicated. I fought it since they tried giving me Lexapro and it didn't work so well, but I've dealt with it over the years and I'm just tired of the constant change. I want stability and happiness.

[@cindyc]

You are such a lovely young woman. I am certain that your understanding nature helps those who watch these videos and those who receive services from you.

[@JerrymichaelGreen-qy6tj]

it's good to be in treatment, therapy, counseling. For safety

[@idadelucia7779]

This is easy to understand. Thank you for explaining the differences in bipolar.

[@SebzDevYT]

I watched you old videos from bipolar disordes a long time ago and they were super helpful to me by informing me properly about the disorder.

[@pegagonza3784]

Hello, thank you for your videos . I’ve been struggling with mood , anger, lack of interest in life, self stem, school, relationships, impulse, sleep troubles, aggressive behavior and so on.

[@marjorinethescenequeen]

Thank you for making videos about bipolar and othere mental health topics just in general! your videos are very educational and amazing :)

[@Katimorton]

Awe of course!! I am so glad they are helpful :) xoxo

[@kimakotrotman6860]

The world should see these perspectives.

[@PiggyAzaleea]

I have bi polar 2 depressive disorder. Sucks it was always just "depression" for over 10 yrs. It finally got so bad it almost ruined my marriage and ended my life. I so happy I finally got the right meds and my marriage pulled through 😌

[@_just_TK]

So glad you’re in a better place!

[@angelaricherson9815]

Your best video 👍🏻 excellent explanation genuineness authenticity empathetic nailed it!!

[@parzivalsapprentice5665]

Your beauty is beyond explanation Kati. If I was asked to describe my dream woman it wouldn't be you. Simply because my mind could never imagine all your little quirks and idiosyncrasies. You have to see it to believe it. Man, I need therapy to get over the fact that I'll never meet a woman as incredible as you.

[@morgano9319]

Bipolar 2 here! This description is super accurate to what I've experienced in my symptom presentation. My depressions would last for weeks and then I'd have like 3 or 4 days where I felt good and I didn't need sleep or didn't want sleep. My therapist told me that what clued him in to me having bipolar disorder was that I described having a "feast and famine" cycle with both sleep and eating. Sometimes I would have a fairly healthy appetite and eat like a normal person, even getting hungry sometimes. But there were other times (usually the worst parts of my depressive episodes) where I wouldn't even notice that I hadn't eaten in two days but my body never sent signals (or my brain didn't receive them correctly) that I was hungry or needed food. The same thing happened with sleep. Sometimes I would have to sleep constantly and I was always SO TIRED but to me it was just a normal energy level for me since that was my experience for so long. Other times I would stay awake for days on end because I just.....didn't feel tired and there were so many things to DO! Now that I've had a taste of stability for two years.....it baffles me that those swings ever felt normal.

[@Stonely1974]

Bipolar 1 here and i had been well off med for 10 years now. Before that my life was a roller coaster... you wont believe me if i told u what i did! Its ridiculous! Was warded a few time and almost killed myself to say the least. Thanks for posting.

[@drypotatoandjam4180]

Thank you so much for your help!

[@Catcus5]

Thank you for sharing this. I’ve been dealing with my bipolar 1 for almost 20 years now and I still have adjust my meds every so often to find what works for me. And sometimes after years in one med, it just stops working. It’s important though to keep trying so I can live a more stable life.

[@kierranichole683]

Omg this video helped me sooo much. I was so happy to see something that describes me. I showed my husband to help him understand some of the things I described feeling when I’m having an episode.

[@corackadile]

I was diagnosed as bipolar 2 back in November. I'm forever grateful for my therapist as I am able to better manage my emotions and life. And take medication that helps make my life so much more manageable. The stigma of bipolar needs to be broke and fixed because I know I dont fit the typical "look" of someone who is bipolar. But it's important to understand that bipolar is experienced very differently from person to person. I wish there was a way to explain this to someone but thank you for this video.

[@MabelRD08]

When I first went to a psychiatrist,she said i wasnt bipolar and that i had severe depression and anxiety disorder. Having watched all this you explained now im worried that I was misdiagnosed. Thanks for this video and for all you do Kati♡

[@caramelunicorn8023]

Some of my loved ones think I have bipolar simply because I have mood swings. But your video made it clear to me that I don't experience such episodes where I'm acting recklessly or feel grandiosity at all. I just get annoyed often.

[@admirbarucija2018]

I’m excited for this video! ❤️ I’ve been exhibiting symptoms of bipolar disorder for quite some time, but have not been officially diagnosed with it

[@Katimorton]

I hope this video was helpful!!! xoxo

[@admirbarucija2018]

Kati Morton It was, thank you so much!!!

[@hfactor6429]

Kati......YOU ROCK!!!!

[@cemd22]

Thank you for explaining this. For years I thought I was depressed but suddenly it would go away and I’m on top of the world, people would say I have adhd but it never made sense to me because it wasn’t like that all the time. I was recently diagnosed with Bipolar 1 and with medication I’m starting to feel better.. not perfect but better at least. For 15 years I’ve struggled. Years ago I was put on a a migraine prevention medication and knowing now what it was, I was manic for months. Turns out that medication is the worst for bipolar, it triggers manic episodes. If you are struggling, seek help. It’s worth it.

[@shamaraclay2821]

Thanks Kati this vedio is very helpful. Xoxo

[@lisamarie7268]

Was diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder than diagnosed with bipolar 2. When I was you her I was into a partying lifestyle and became veryvgrandoise and manic. Made alot of stupid embarassing decisions. As an adult Ive many more depressive episodes. Sometimes I feel like im in slow motion. I hate that ppl get called "crazy". Bipolar is tough and I love Kati's channel.

[@thomaseskelsen1362]

Thanks for making a video on the 2 types of bipolar disorder. Also I really liked the music at the end. Very cool!

[@elizabethfizer3562]

I always thought I was bipolar, but I was an addict. So when I was high (opiates) I was super happy , excessively talkative etc. And when I ran out of my drugs, I was so depressed because I was in withdrawal. It wasn't until I got clean, I realized I'm pretty evenly tempered, although I still struggle with depression on a daily basis.

[@joelashtonfogle]

I really appreciate your work. My bipolar manifests by irritability

[@johannamcc96]

Thank you, Kati!

[@larissashen4874]

You read my mind! I have Bipolar 2 and it's been a while since you talked about it.

[@Katimorton]

Yes it had been too long!! I hope this was helpful :) xoxo

[@LEOPALOOZA2009]

Please do a full episode of bipolar 1 mixed episodes. They are so upsetting and my family doesn’t understand. I want to help them. Thank you for everything you do.