I don't have many close friends without severe mental illness. It just so happened that wherever I went, I made friends and later learned that they had mental health issues or developed them later on. When I moved to another country a couple of years ago, I made friends who didn't have this experience. I then realized that we wouldn't be able to understand each other in some ways. They are kind and empathetic people, and we are still friends. Still, they don't know what it's like to experience episodes since the age of 13, being involuntarily hospitalized, having unaliving attempts, etc. I needed someone who could truly understand me on a deeper level, so I joined a program at the bipolar clinic, and now I'm making friends with like-minded people. The feeling of being understood without the need to explain yourself is priceless. We should stick together and support each other as much as we can
@BipolarPerson
Ай бұрын
Absolutely! ❤️
@tommakkoo1357
Ай бұрын
Hey Steph ❤ thanks for your vulnerability and humor it’s helping people
@PolymorphicPenguin
Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your life with us, Steph. Hearing your story makes me feel better about my own challenges with bipolar disorder. As for the negative comment, I don't know what to say other than it's a huge over-generalization. It's so annoying how in life one negative comment can affect us more than ten positive comments.
@BipolarPerson
Ай бұрын
The bad comments pale in comparison to the good comments from you guys. I wasn't looking at it that way and you know....I am now. Thank you so much for your support, I appreciate you! I love your screen name and I won't forget it! 😁❤️
@jacklinkz
Ай бұрын
Everyday is a crisis for me and its hard to have to be in recovery all the time cos then i feel like i get none of my personal goals done and time passes me by
@BipolarPerson
Ай бұрын
I feel the same way many times. I've been trying to release an album for two years but depression has interfered and stolen my time. I just try and use the time that's good to my best advantage but I feel you everyday is struggle. Thank you so much for your support! ❤️
@Omegared_o
Ай бұрын
i got followed one time ya glad its over now and i dont have to deal with ppl that cant control their illness (in a very extremely negative way) so glad its over now and yup i think that was it
@BipolarPerson
Ай бұрын
Yet you are here learning about bipolar after being hurt which is beautiful and makes you an awesome person. I will say it would be cruel to say to a person with Dementia I can't stand you because you cannot handle your illness. The same is true for bipolar, we do the best we can. We are not all the same. I'm sorry someone with mental illness hurt you, it can be very painful. Thank you for watching. ❤️
@ARighteousWrangler
Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing the hurtful comment someone left. You’re right. It was just a hurtful comment and not in any way true. Selfishness is a behavior that is not a symptom of bipolar. And bipolar is not a symptom of selfishness. The things aren’t connected.
@rongike
Ай бұрын
I wonder if that commenter has their own flawed idea of what makes a "good person" maybe they mean someone who always acts properly and politely and never causes anyone distress 🤨
@ptlovelight2971
Ай бұрын
Its hard sometimes to engage in meaningful discussion with victims of a disordered person...I deal with that quite a lot in the NPD community also. They have a lot of (righteous) anger at their abuse, and often take it out on others who are trying to shed some light in the disorder itself. I cannot blame them for their anger, however it is misplaced in your commenter example. I myself was horribly emotionally abused by my sibling whom i suspect had either NPD or BPD (she scored high marks for both) But i got past the anger stage, and am now in the understanding stage.....i seek to educate myself as much as possible to have a better understanding of what led her down this path. Itbis rarely as simple as being a "good" or "bad" person
@BipolarPerson
Ай бұрын
Hi! I appreciate your response thank you so much. The first thing I did when I responded to the person was I'm sorry someone with Bipolar hurt you and that I believe I am a good person and we are not all the same. So now they know a good person with a Bipolar diagnosis. We are very aware of the damage and pain our symptoms cause others. We have a diagnosis that ends in disorder but we are not disordered people. It really sucks for everyone involved and sometimes it's even harder on a loved one than the actual person with the disease. You must have really loved her, why else would you be investigating mental health so deeply. As I write this I am choking up about the pain I have caused. It's one of the main reasons I do this channel. I want loved ones to know when their loved one is having symptoms or being verbally abusive that those feelings are not real if the person is in psychosis they are reacting to fear because everything is upside down when you are delusional. Those mean things come from a place that simply does not exist 99% of the time. They are not deep seeded feelings that only come out in an episode. I'm sorry about your sister my brother hates me because of my psychosis and I hope one day he will forgive me. Because I miss him a lot. Thank you so much for your support and caring. ❤️
@kimberlymiller655
Ай бұрын
That persons comment could be a reflection of their situation and about their loved one and it was spoken out of frustration. I get frustrated or I used to with my son and all his issues. So was it about someone else altogether and they were just venting?
@BipolarPerson
Ай бұрын
Hi!!!! You are right. It's okay to get frustrated and it's completely understandable. Bipolar and mental illness is scary. I can only imagine how painful it is to watch your child suffer and be completely powerless. They were writing from a place of pain, I believe. I responded and told them I'm sorry someone with bipolar hurt them. I also told them I believe I am a good person and we are not all the same.
@ROME7852
Ай бұрын
I WANT TO CRY I THINK I HAVE bipolar, i have lost jobs i have no support they tell me i make things up because i am lazy. i need help i try to pray TREATMENT HAS BEEN A FAILURE i have not found right meds
@BipolarPerson
Ай бұрын
I'm so sorry... So many of us have been in your box or are in your box right now too. If you think you are Bipolar that should be a relief because that would mean you can treat your pain. Taking medication is a journey and if you haven't been diagnosed yet then you haven't been given the right medicine. I took 14 different medications before I found the right psychiatrist and medication. Don't give up, tommorow will be better. The sun will rise again, and if tomorrow sucks you'll get another chance the next day and so on. It WILL get better!!! Just hang on because the good days will be so worth it! Forget what other people say, they are small minded and who cares what they think. ❤️
@ROME7852
Ай бұрын
@@BipolarPerson thank you sweetie this means a lot but i am a scary cat i barely try meds and i am in still situation as years ago..this illness has caused me to live in abusive toxic home bc i cannot afford have hard time working. i am praying to save my soul...may GOD SAVE ME
@BipolarPerson
27 күн бұрын
Keeo trying the meds they work I promise, it just tales a while sometimes. I'm making a video next week on the power of meditation and how it's helped me I hope you get a chance to watch. ❤️
@ErikIng-jv7xr
Ай бұрын
When the going gets tough.. Did not see that comment, but would have given a reply if i did. Even if this is his eperience with BD it doesent mean that its ok to post trash like that. Its judgemental ingnorant shit coming from a insecure person who want to spread bad vibes. You should feel free to delete comments like that, cause they should not been taken seiously. When people generalise like that they have now clue about how many millions people they label, and they label them because of the one or two they had a bad experience with. There is sure a lack of intelilligens but there is also lack of heart and understanding with crap like that. And of course, if those crapheads only knew how many of the bands,artists,comedians,actors,athletes etc. that they love are Bipolar Disorder, they would probably not leave a comment. Anyway, when its over the edge,like i mean this coment was,please do not take it seiously and feel free to delete. That is mY opinion :)
@BipolarPerson
Ай бұрын
I would never delete one of your comments!!!! Thank you for your encouragement as always. Maybe I will delete that person's comment. It hurts people to see that, you are right. 😁
@ErikIng-jv7xr
Ай бұрын
Im greatful for that😎 But if my replys get any longer now, you might have too, before theyre turn into a fcking novel 🙃. Btw. I guess Not deleting comments like that can be useful for people to see some of the stigma we have to deal with. 🌊
@BipolarPerson
Ай бұрын
I don't read books but I read comments so send all the novels you want. You guys are pretty much my only friends. I have a few but we don't talk enough. Plus I like people with my same problems so I don't feel judged. 😁 Yeah, I was thinking the same thing about the comment.
@ErikIng-jv7xr
28 күн бұрын
@@BipolarPerson would like to get youre wiev on a couple of things, if youre up for an email,that would be Great, if not, No stress :)
@BipolarPerson
24 күн бұрын
You can email reveinfinifan@gmail.com but let me know on her that you emailed me so I make sure to see it. I also have a new Instagram @ABipolarPerson where you can also message me.
@jehanne5865
Ай бұрын
How long did your unmedicated psychotic episodes last? Did you find there was a short lived full blown mania followed by a long protracted period of hypomania accompanied by persistent delusions ?
@BipolarPerson
Ай бұрын
Hi!!! Nothing short lived. My psychotic episodes lasted months and the last one an entire year. In each case I needed medical intervention to come out of it. In my second episode I came out of it on my own after 8 months. I woke up one day depressed and all delusions were gone but a lot of blackout out memories. For me I get hypomania for about a day before I move to full psychosis. It starts with hypomania and then goes to mania and then psychosis and then back to severe depression. Some people have episodes that only last a few weeks and everyone is different so please don't get discouraged. Thank you for your support and comment question. I'm happy to answer any you have. ❤️
@amyberkner8525
22 күн бұрын
Don't forget, this person could be like 12 years old. I mean their English is terrible and they don't seem all that coherent to me.
@BipolarPerson
21 күн бұрын
I'm confused. ???? Who are you referring to?
@amyberkner8525
21 күн бұрын
Now I am not the coherent one. 😂I meant the mean commentor.
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