Manic Depression Awareness ~ Jeremy Brett ~ Bipolar Help (MDF)

[WilliamHoldenfan]

My best friend has this and when he's hyper it can be a trial to be with him(bless him he just has random outbreaks of laughter in public places).So good of Jeremy to make this broadcast,very helpful to sufferers.R.I.P Jeremy Brett.

[orca631]

I am almost out of my depression, I see light in the horisont. But it has been some hard years and I steel take medicine. Two serious times I have considered suicide.

My psychologist ones said to me that I was going mad. She said it when I told her that I sometimes believed that I could fly. I could jump from a bridge and then I would fly. I have been in a terrible state and I am actually surprised that I have survived.

I will always be grateful for the wisdom Jeremy Brett shares with me.

[rebeccawilde]

@orca631

I am glad to hear you are in a better psychological state currently. It must have been a very stressful and lonely time, as it is hard for others to understand.

[Dravenswraith]

I really didnt want to believe i have bipolar 2 but its very nice to hear ppl who are as great as jb talking about it and then its not so terrible to be in his kind of company

[2206411411]

The depth of feeling and the intensity he wanted to convey is louder than the words of his voice (or the hiss of the recording). Jeremy Brett was very brave to record this, but also astonishingly strong. He was dying, he likely knew it and he likely knew that these would be the last words the world heard. There's not one in a million who could put this much depth into caring for others at a time like that.

[MadamAdamDK]

Oh goodness...I wish he had lived.

[rebeccawilde]

@MadamAdamDK

While he lived he lived well. That is the thing to focus on.

[grimlund]

Jeremy brett....I miss you so much...You were the best Holmes ever....

[PerignonPop]

I find this comforting. Reassuring.

[dryadStone]

I've been lower than ever before this last month or so and the only thing that has had any power to make me smile has been Jeremy Brett as Holmes. (I've also got OCD) I had no idea until now that he was bipolar too but this has brought tears to my eyes.

Wish I could tell him thanks.

[aroundtheworlda]

Why do we put this stress on our system? We have depression and it tortures us and we have to act to get along properly to get some of the perks of the world which are so few compared to the hours (Which seem endless) of our misery. Is it worth the acting? Lazy people like myself can't change because we are far too stubborn and are already screaming our heads off with hurt. Ihave some problems physically which can't be changed anyway.I cry for help because I am too scared to commit suicide!

[Rossk]

i love you Mr Brett!!!

[haypenny]

Lovely, dear, dear man, Jeremy. Much beloved and desperately missed. The one true Holmes.

[MissPandora1967]

Sorry but I'm going to get slaughtered for saying this...I have BP..PLEASE .esp any women out there be ultra careful joining a BP group...my life has been ruined completely joining such a group..sadly some groups are not monitered properly (as what happened in my town) also women can fall prey to obsessive men...as I say,my personal opinion+my personal experience...I'm sure some groups out there are very well regulated but please be wary+stay safe+well

[MagnoliaLaBelle]

This is deeply poignant but brilliantly brave public message -- Jeremy Brett seems to be a forerunner to Stephen Fry for bringing attention to this 100:1 mental illness. I too have been diagnosed with a mild form of manic-depression (II) and thank all who are brave enough to share their story! It gives me hope! Thank you, Mr. Brett and thank you who ever you are for posting this message of hope!

[littlequeen64]

I am in a downward dark mood with agitation,somewhat void of emotion,not suicidal though.Last week i was on top of the world,full of creative ideas,quick wit and deeply,spiritually connected.This week I don't want to talk or hear talk or hear music, (which i adore).This will pass too.Always does.....After 18 yrs diagnosed,I am starting to realize i AM mentally ill,not just brilliant....Silly me.

[dryadStone]

@littlequeen64

I reckon you're probably brilliant as well.

[Imverycute2]

I don't have bipolar, but I have some good friends that do. And I know what it's like to struggle with a disorder in which you have little control over your own mind and you don't understand the rest of the world. So I can understand at least a little what our dear Jeremy went through. He was truly a hero, not just to BP sufferers, but to anybody that is struggling with any kind of mental or developmental disorder, like myself. Bravo, Jeremy.

[WJJ1968]

I took a long time to accept my diagnosis. I mean, I don't fight or yell at people (I isolate) so I can't be bipolar right? That's what I thought anyway. Just got put on Seroquel and at least I'm sleeping.

[buffykidd1971]

he is an inspiration to us all with bipolar

[SpiritualBeing100]

Dear Rebecca -- thank you for this video and I hope you are having more good days than bad. God bless Jeremy Brett, what a lovely man he was - I still watch SH and still miss him so much xx

[pixiewilson42]

Jeremy Brett an inspiration as an actor,a gentleman.....from a fellow bi-polar sufferer....sometimes this thing is scary,a curse in fact......the lows unimaginable.......a little elevation [hypomania] creativity,free thought,rapid ideas..... Arrr I'm in nirvana,,,,,full blown mania.....can't go there...RIP Jeremy xx

[WJJ1968]

Right there with you friend.

[Chakotaysmack]

so powerful!

[Computerdisplay]

Watson mentions in his memories that it was norlmal to see Holmes bein down, he could be very energetic sometimes and some others he wouldnt even move for days, or just play melancholic tunes on the violin, "like all artists could be easily impressed by the surrounding events",

[cuppacocoa]

Some of the most talented and gifted people are Bipolar. Perhaps knowing this can give you all who have it a bit of comfort during the black moods of despair.

It is believed Sherlock Holmes was Bipolar. This is what makes him so compelling a fictional character, makes him seem so real.

[Dravenswraith]

would be good to have subtitles, I have depression and the highs are states of anxiety its very hard to understand normal ppl..and the loneliness of it makes it hard, its good to know im not the only squirrel

[DanielBowden1975]

I have Bipolar/Manic Depression & its ruined my life.

All i do is read books, listen to music & watch films everyday it is no life for a 34 year old.

ISOLATION

[diamondcalves]

This is all very true!  O my gosh this is so true.

[davidgee100]

Bravo, Mr Brett.

[pcp4st7lbs]

Reminiscent of Richey Edwards in that he too was in a profession in which 'being a little mad helps' but both realised anybody could be struck by this illness, and this is very moving, especially considering he died not long after.

[SparkyGerbil]

Wonderful, wonderful man - gone too soon

[JamesTobiasStewart]

This is an admirable thing to do. Even with all the problems he had in his own health he wanted to help others, that is a very noble thing to do. The weakness in his voice contrasted with the passion with which he speaks is inspiring.

[LittleOldLady1]

Thank you for your very kind message. It's tough isn't it. I wish you all the very best. Be well.

[LittleOldLady1]

I have cried listening to this, because unfortunately I suffer with this awful, destructive illness. Society tends to mock those struck down with depression. Stephen Fry, Alastair Campbell and others are doing a great service.

[oneoriginalthought]

Riveting. R.I.P. Jeremy Brett. You are still my hero.

[starskhutchgel]

I'm speechless...

[ShawDAMAN]

Very nicely done. Poor guy

[SammyT100]

And just to add, people like Jeremy Brett and Stephen Fry really do help raise awarness for Manic Depression to help people, I salute both of them once again.

[SammyT100]

Y'know, it sickens me to the core when 'so called celebrities' make false claims to all these rubbish gossip magazines saying they have Manic Depression or have some horrible illness just to make money and publicity. Jeremy Brett really did have Manic Depression, he didn't lie about it and obviously didn't use it to make money or popularity.

[PhillyGirl1]

some of these things seem so familiar to me.

It was brave of him to have had done this

[Frenchaccro]

This is extremely moving ; Jeremy Brett is really worth to be loved and respected, because he was brave enough not only to fight illness, but to admit publicly that he suffered from mental disease; and he did it to help others, without wondering wether it was good or not for his image.

[SammyT100]

This is very sad. However, it was very brave and gracious of Jeremy Brett to make this broadcast.

[jeremyb4ever]

aww.. jeremy. it's so sad:( to think he was so deprest and even thought of comiting suiside!

R.I.P jeremy

[poppylv21]

I recommend watching actor Stephen Fry's moving documentary about his own struggle with manic depression/bipolar disorder. He describes the exact same things as JB. For example the fact that his own illness went unnoticed for so long partly because he -like JB- worked in the larger- than-life showbiz world.

Very open and touching documentary, it gave me a lot more insight into this illness.

[cheryllynnmc]

I also, have have suffered from Bi-polar disorder. I have always admired Jeremy Brett (God rest his soul) and had no idea that he was bi-polar also.

He was an excellent actor.

[WomaninBlack215]

Mr Brett, I take my hat off to you. You did an amazing amount of work trying to help other people, and you did not let your illness rule your life, which it would have been so easy for you to do. The work you did in your lifetime to spread awareness about manic depression was not in vain, and was by far your greatest achievment. You are sorely missed.

[poppylv21]

I have heard this many times, but every time I hear him say "all I could do was lie face down with my fists clenched in my face" my heart breaks. What a brave man and what a great loss to the world when he died.

[vanjw]

This is very touching I am a great fan of Brett, and my father was a manic depressive and its was stressful on all our family. So the more broadcasts like this and Stephen Fry's documentary the better. I don't recall there being much help in the 60s and 70s and 80s when my Pa had it. Well done anyway.

[Myryal]

I just learned that I suffer from manic depression. In fact I suffered from it for all my life, and no one ever noticed. I only found out about it after listening to this and looking it up. Now I'm in therapy... and owe J.B. my life, for I don't know how long I could have gone on without his wonderful example.

[poppylv21]

I never heard the first part of this broadcast, so thank you for putting it up. Very moving. I love the pics, especially that you made them look like old sepia photopgraphs (which I love).

[aarajula]

Thank you for this very touching and valuable video. As a great fan of Mr Brett and a fellow sufferer, I hope this video educates, comforts and encourages many many people. Thanks again, from the bottom of my heart!

[Sherlocksweetonme]

Practically my whole family is Manic depressive....it is a nice inherritance my grandfather gave to all of us! I hope that people do get help out there, I know that I am benefiting from therapy and medication myself, and in that turn, I also help my family to learn how to understand me, and I can also understand them. God bless.

[fruitcakeCT]

it's to bad other actors, singers and muscians of this current time don't make a statement like this.......there are so many who could help others suffering from this illness in the public eye___________bravo jeremy brett, may you rest in peace

[rmaiolo]

I discovered this show, recommended by a co-worker, about a year before JB's death. At the time I had been suffering depression and the show brought me such joy. It was about a decade later I learned how he suffered from depression himself. I wish I could thank him for bringing me such happiness. Instead I will thank you for posting this with all the sincerity of my soul.

[wadyano]

my first husband had bipolar disorder but refused to accept that he was ill and be treated. he nearly killed me in one of his depressive suicidal fits. he eventually died of a drug overdose after i divorced him to save my daughter. we need more people like brett.

i recommend also the book called A Brilliant Madness by patty duke. i found it exceedingly informative.

[annieganz]

Extraordinary talent and extraordinary compassion. Thats Jeremy Brett. It is when you meet people like Jeremy Brett, you really start to hope maybe Haven does exist and hed gone there. I have a close family member who suffers minor bipolar, who is not unlike Jeremy Brett in many ways, talented and compassionate. They do need family support and lots of love to help them get through their episodes.

[punkgemz]

I suffer from Bipolar disorder and although i suffer setbacks through my moodswings, i will never give in and let it control me...I am at university and i hope to succeed in all i attempt to succeed despite of this illness. Jeremy Brett left his mark on the world despite his condition and that hopefully drives hope and determination into all that have this illness. He is proof that nothing is impossible regardless of whatever seems to obstruct your dreams. God rest his soul.

[poppysdosh]

Well, I feel like crying my eyes out! He even sounds weak

[stocktonwood]

Thanks so much for posting this, and God Bless Mr. Brett for his incredible courage and bravery. I also have bipolar disorder, and I can honestly say that it can be very frightening and overwhelming. Sadly, many people are unaware of what bipolar disorder really is. I myself have been told that people with bipolar disorder are merely "insane," and should be, "locked up." Thank goodness for brave people like Mr. Brett, who worked to set the record straight.

He's an inspiration.

[pauly1138]

Jeremy is and always has been a great inspiration to me. I have suffered manic depression for as long as i can remember and take solace in every word Jeremy says.

Taking a knife to one's wrists recently, i thought of Jeremy and the scene of him jumping from the steps in THE SECOND STAIN and it brought me back from the brink.

Jeremy will be a rock for me and i actually had the chance to thank him through EDWARD HARDWICKE recently which was fabulous.

Kindness & love.

Pauly.

[roskierya321]

Touching. How brave he was. Imagine fighting such demons and still managing to produce such a brilliant body of work as he did. Inspiring man!

[AlexC2827]

what a lovely and dazzling voice. I admire him for this. It made me cry."I was so confused, I couldn't relate to anything or anyone around me. All I could do was lie facedown with my fists clentched in my face." Its so sad and it makes me admire him so much!! When i figured out he had passed away i was shocked and of course sad. I had wanted to meet him so much. What a truly wonderful person.

[xravenscroftx]

wonderful video and great effects! thank you for posting this!

HeySherlockHolmes- i have the same story... i was absolutely crushed. :(

[DTakersgurl]

Thank you so much for posting this.

I know that I'm not alone with this. Thank you so much.

[HeySherlockHolmes]

Brilliant. I was a Jeremy Brett fan for a while, I could not believe it when I learned that he had gone. I didn't relise. I was gutted...

[schweitzer006325]

It's such a terrible thing that such a wonderful man had to suffer so much in his life, especially during his last years. So it's extremely admirable that even when Jeremy was in the darkest time of his life, he still had the courage and the strength to encourage others who might be suffering like him. It's a pity his voice sounds so tired, I've noticed too that it lacked the energy we've grown used to in early SH episodes and so it only makes me even more depressed that he went too soon.

[moononwings]

It's a wondrous thing that even though Jeremy Brett died almost 13 years ago, his energy is still so very much present with us in the world. He desired to help others, and he's still doing it. This is truly amazing to watch and listen to, and the lovely antique effect of the pictures just lends so much to it.  Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to see and listen to this.

[merlinthegreat953]

I agree, his memory will carry on!

[detectivelover]

Thank you so much for this vid! JB is beautiful!

[mvaughan138]

A very touching and beautiful video, thank you for posting and I love the effects you've used on the pictures, highly appropriate.

[KaizokuShojo]

Oh, my, it's wonderful that he was so open about it, and so desirous to help others with it!

[bakerstreetbookworm]

Very touching and wonderful.  Thank you rebecca!

[WhataFineFellow]

It's so touching that the last public thing he did was help other people; it's so typical of him.

Words cannot express my gratitude to you for making and posting this. It was so moving.

[molierejeborec]

:´-(((

[bcbdrums]

well done rebecca. this was so painful to listen to...oh don't worry, i'd heard it before so you didn't cause me pain :-)

but it is also such an eye opener to the condition of manic depression, and a memorable glimpse of our dear jb.

and the vid is of course excellent. thanks for your effort and care...

[7prcntcocaine]

thanks for posting this. JB was a wonderful man, both in and outside. He's still with us and helping others

[RJDoll2]

You did a lovely job. :) I appreciate the thank you very much, but the thanks belong to Linda. The pictures really look vintage this way which is an excellent choice for our wonderful man. :) He helped many people in so many ways. Such a beautiful soul. Lovely...

[PoisonApple37]

Thank you for posting this. I love what you have done with the pictures ^_^

[brettishgal]

Really appreciate gettin to hear this,thanx so much. thats what i love so much about being in this group!

[glancesherlock]

"I was so confused, I couldn't relate to anything or anyone around me. All I could do was lie facedown with my fists clentched in my face." Poor Jeremy! I knew he had heart problems but I had know idea that he was manicly depressed! Thank you so much for this!

[slatkasrca]

thanks, you did a great job on the video:)