A Struggle With Bipolar Disorder

Note: This is my view and my opinions regarding this chapter in my life. I miss my sister incredibly and would do anything to change how things are. She knows how much I love her.

To any family members who would like to complain about this video: because you would rather help aid the STIGMA attached to this disorder, please educate yourself for once or go back and bury your head in the sand. Your actions are reinforcing her SELF-STIGMA. Instead of thinking about YOUR EGO, start thinking about her LIFE!

Bipolar doesn't just go away. It is treated and managed just like ANY OTHER ILLNESS like diabetes, etc. An accepting support network is a big key factor regarding anyone's success with managing bipolar. People who would "like" to say they care should all be in the same boat. If all are floating around the boat and are not working together, we all drown. Meaning a "family" ends up being ripped apart because EGO's are used instead of our HEARTS.

Think before you speak. Think before you act. Families should always pull together, not push each other away or make some members feel less loved or needed.

And we wonder why society is so messed up, it starts at HOME.

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[lifestarmedic1]

I would like to thank everyone who have sent me personal messages regarding this video.

Your kind words and words of hope are a complete comfort to me.

To help rid the stigma towards mental illness, I would like to encourage all of you to leave a small comment here (and still definitely still send your your personal messages to me) so that others can see that they ARE NOT ALONE and that this is nothing to be ashamed of.

Once again, thank you to all of you.

[lifestarmedic1]

If it's watched in high quality, you can read the words alot easier.

[sGRIMM7]

this is touchey to the heart this video is a good example to bipolar

[lifestarmedic1]

Thank you sgrimm7.

~smiles~

[ElliottSmithForever]

Being diagnosed with bipolar type one disorder I can sincerely say I wish the best for your sister. She is lucky to have friends and family like you who truly understands the severity of this disease. As we know without treatment and support from loved ones it doesnt end very well. Unfortunately Im not as lucky.

[peacewogs]

what a wonderful gift your sister has.... you. i have one friend that believes in me no matter what,. no matter how dark i go.. shes there. im sure your sister feels it with you too. good luck to you both and thanks for this vid.

peace

syl/

[ANarrowBridge]

Thank you so much. I have rapid cycling BP and am an alcoholic/addict. You captured it all so well. Your support [both for your sister, and all of us you have this condition...] is a blessing. with gratitude, s

[RedBlackRose]

@GurnSi Dude, you're an ass-hole.

[thesimwoman]

You are not alone.

Peace & Tranquility to all.

[SPDLST]

Thank you for this. I struggle on a daily basis with bipolar disorder. My wife doesn't even believe me but I take meds that help only a little. I'm addicted to drugs to help me. It's a vicious cycle.

[MisterDiSeAsE]

@lifestarmedic1 Man........I wish my brothers and sisters cared enough about my diseases my bi-polar and ocd, but they tease and make fun of me when I cry they call me a baby when I tell them how I feel and that I just want to kill myself they just "Attention whore" they hate me I hate myself and these freakin' voices dont help either

I have an appointment soon until then I will be crying thinking of suicide and screaming in rage.......-Konner.

[MissySchitz]

this made me cry. gr8 video.

[imagineers0]

There is an new therapy that has had extensive research.

Keep taking your meds. If they aren't doing the trick, keep nudging them with your Psychiatrist.

Now, in addition to cognitive behavioral therapy, yoga, music therapy, art therapy, aroma therapy there is : drum roll please :

EMDR Eye movement desensitization reprossessing.

The Pshychologist helps your brain get untangled from switching back and forth, right brain, left brain, right brain, left brain, right brain, and back

[cclowe12345]

This has to be one of the best videos I have seen on Bi-polar, it made me cry because it so true. I love the end, it hits something so hard to explain!

[FindingKate87]

My brother has never been diagnosed but he began to exhibit symptoms before he was thirteen years old. He is going to be nineteen years old this year and he refuses to seek help despite the fact that he never made it past the 9th grade, he does not have a job, lives with my dad, and barely leaves their apartment. My little brother and I had an amazing relationship growing up and I barely get to see him any more :( I miss him like crazy every day and I fear that I may never truly know him again..

[playmond78]

This is a really good video. I have bipolar disorder and my story is sooo similar. Especially with the alcohol part. I never get better, I only get worse. Especially when I start going through alot of stress, or I quit taking my meds, which I hate the most. Then I'm right back where I started. But I know that taking the meds really helps. I've been battling it since I was 15, but over time, the illness gets worse if not treated. whats up with all the shitty comments on here?