Cat's Day: Living With Bipolar Disorder

It took 7 years of symptoms, 5 psychologists, and 12 therapists, before third year Cat Davis was finally diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder. Now, she's committed to ending the stigma surrounding mental illness and is spreading a message of positivity and awareness. Produced by Rachel Mayman

[MySunshine]

Hi I am bipolar 1 I was diagnosed at 25. I was in a mental hospital six month of my life. at 18 and 25. I spent a night in jail before because my aunt called the cops at me during a manic episode. I was severally bullied in high school which I think led to my bipolar disorder. I go to the gym I got my bachelors degree two years ago and now have a full time job. This story is inspiring.

[Kapplerartbloomingdale]

Blessings and support to you. I have ptsdc, adhd, depression, asd, Tourette’s syndrome. Mental health needs to be supported better in this country

[frankiem]

Bipolar 1 here. Also a multi millionaire. Don't let anyone make you feel bad sis

[kms]

My daughter has acute ocd anxiety
First episode at 15
You have to never give up on yourself
Mental diseases are so much harder then people know
God bless you !

[MrDcrules]

Thank you for your courage in sharing this. When I was at UVA many years ago, I suffered (and still do) with severe OCD, anxiety, and other stuff. Please hang in there and keep up the good work. Glad you are still here and teaching others through your experience Cat. Peace.

[grocnrollgrocnroll]

Cat, thanks so much for sharing your story with us! I have a family member who’s been diagnosed with BP1. Your story is very encouraging to me and gives me a great deal of hope! I wish you all the best!

[TheSapphireSprit]

Big hugs Cat! I can tell that you’re a strong, resilient woman. I just got diagnosed finally at the age of 61. I’ve done some incredible things in my life! I bet you will as well

[nathanmoon]

Bp 1 just newly diagnosed doing well after finding the right meds, but it was a battle for my life.

[WildRonny]

i have both bipolar disorder and bpd and its really hard too deal with em...thank you for sharing your story it can help alot of people including me

[stefyguereschi]

PLEASE NEVER GIVE UP ON YOURSELF,
WITH COMMITMENT, PATIENCE AND TRUST, YOU TOO CAN GO FROM A PLACE OF SURVIVING TO THRIVING💥

[ingodwetrust]

I have bipolar 1 too. Sucks because my family doesn't want me. Relationship struggles. It's Exhausting. On meds now after living with this for years.

[sandramwehrkamp]

Thanks, I will show it in Health Class

[christopherqueen]

Just hearing you speak about this helps me a lot. It relieves the pressure of being different I feel so much.

[Alex-ybpq]

So you’re telling me this is not a video about cats with bipolar disorder?

[milahall]

Do you still have your blog? Or did you publish your book? If so can you share the links please. Thanks

[LoadingJewelz]

I'm right along with her, Bipolar 1 with acute mania. It's so hard for my kids to understand. :(

[mariamalasadi]

I also was on prozac without knowing i have bipolar 1 disorder, it made my bipolar worse, thats how i found out and havent been the same since 😢

[jadenwitt]

I was diagnosed with being psychotic bipolar and yes the psychiatrist said psychotic. I went on medication but it didn’t make me feel great. I also don’t want to admit it and have been telling myself it’s not true because I do have a long history of severe abuse. I don’t want to be crazy

[travishager]

Your story and symptoms sound exactly like I'm having. I've been fighting with it for 17 years now, but some how I manage

[leanneellis]

Harder than you think...that's an understatement... hypermanic robbed me of my housing, my friends and a great partner .. left me broken and now I cannot even live on my own ... and i am 66 year old women to scared to live on my own. Criminal