5. Why We're Bipolar: Normal Life Sucks!

http://bipolarORwakingUP.com/
Bipolar Disorder happens for some pretty predictable reasons.

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[Takuchan13]

THIS is what we should be told about mental 'disorders', not the medication and alienation psychiatrists and therapists so endorse.

This video made so much sense to me, I feel so free now.

[bipolarorwakingup]

@Takuchan13 Enjoy it! There´s lot´s more.

[PureAquarius]

Amazing. I'm excited to hear my thoughts come out of your mouth. I wish the whole world would watch this video.

[bipolarorwakingup]

@PureAquarius Thanks you. You never know. Maybe one day, they will!

[KickinShadows]

The only discrepancies I have with this otherwise thoughtful examination of "Why we're Bipolar" is, 1. The very mention of the word religion, as religion is taught, followed, and does not require the "follower" to truly "Know Thyself", which is key, as personal experience is the best teacher, imho. Perhaps mysticism is the term to stick to? 2. What was mentioned about "the need for borders" (as far as nations are concerned), as borders seperate, isolate, and control by design, as does religion.

[bipolarorwakingup]

@KickinShadows Thoughtful criticism. I forget how i used the word religion. As for, "borders seperate, isolate, and control by design, as does religion." I think the same point can be made for both...Both borders and religion also give people structure, meaning and security. Are they limiting, yes. But, at this point in our development, some people need them (and some don't). And, as I mentioned, if all of the world's borders were dropped today, we would fall into total chaos.

[GeoffTheGiraff]

I actually lol'd HARD at the George Bush picture. Can't wait for 2012 nonduality....

[merico22]

I agree with your idealistic perspective of our peculiar ways of filtering the world. Eradicate the stigma! Unfortunately, I did what you suggested -- my principles R unshakable; Not a good career decision. I refused to move to the back of the bus and became a Pariah in retaliation. I have internalized the experiences you point out. So my question is, now what? that's rhetorical, of course.

[Ragnarok187]

I love this video and the rest of yours, but you have one thing slightly inaccurate. At around 5:30 you speak of the ego and soul. Yes the ego is the false self and soul more akin to the true Self, that part's accurate, but more ego than soul is not depression just as mania is not more soul than ego. Both states are ego. The true Self is found within when balanced and whole. So mania and depression are polarized states of up and down the ego experiences. The soul or Self is balanced and within.

[merico22]

Very clever video! Kudos. It takes a lot of intellectual effort to talk about bipolar disorder in a non-threatening, lighthearted, and deadly serious about its message. Very impressive.

[zen699]

Tim Leary was a quack, Ram Das made a lot more sense.

[Fanatic2020]

@PureAquarius

Fashion designer lol

Enjoy wasting space on this earth.

[PureAquarius]

@Fanatic2020 It's unfortunate that you didn't have a good experience with psychedelics. I hear both sides happen, good and bad. I ate shrooms once, about a year ago and it was the most wonderful thing that has happend to me yet in my life. I felt connected spiritually in a way I've never felt, an all knowingness had overcome me. Fortunately for me I had a good experience and because of it I have a succesful carreer as a fashion designer. I hope one day you will experience such a happiness.