Bipolar Disorder: 7 Things We Might Not Tell You!

It's amazing to see more people talking openly about living with Bipolar Disorder! Mental health awareness continues to grow and I'm so proud to be part of that with Polar Warriors. Even with all the things we DO talk about openly when it comes to Bipolar Disorder, there's still just as much that we DO NOT talk about... Things that still "go on behind closed doors."

Today I'd like to talk about 7 things people with Bipolar Disorder don't tell everyone. Things we might not want everyone to know. I'm no stranger to tackling difficult topics on this channel and take pride in being very transparent about my Bipolar experiences. If there's something important you feel I missed, join the conversation in the comments! I'd love to hear your thoughts and I hope you feel very welcome here.

My channel is completely dedicated to helping individuals, families, and friends who struggle with, or know someone living with Bipolar Disorder. My goal is to provide actual tools, tips, and discuss topics that can potentially help “Polar Warriors” grow to live a more balanced, peaceful, and fulfilling life.

-Rob Whittaker, Polar Warriors: Bipolar Support

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[sage]

People with bipolar also need to understand that when they say something hurtful towards someone else because they're having an episode, the other person may not want to be around them. It's hard for anyone to have sympathy when they're being insulted and screamed at over and over again.

[hannahchen]

‘we don’t need and usually don’t even have a reason for being upset’ THANK YOU

[tamarafaurot]

“We have no idea what we’re doing most of the time.” Hahaha That’s so awesome.

[Angela-jyel]

An emotionally unavailable partner is the most paiful thing to a person suffering from bipolar.

[leefray]

Never heard anyone explain my feelings into words before quite like you can. God Bless

[rayleight]

"#4 – We don’t need, and usually don’t even have a reason for being upset." I laughed out loud at this one, I think because it is so real. It is so common for me and those around me to not understand why I am in the mood I am in. Sadly it is difficult for those around me and can cause issues in relationships as they try to figure out what the reason is.

[tandembike]

Because of you, my marriage is stronger, my patience is more, my understanding has expanded phenomenally. I love my husband through everything and you have helped me sort through his bipolar symptoms. Thank you for all of your time and effort, you were meant to do this. You help so many people, I wish you knew your impact. 💚

[pattypierce]

I’m crying my eyes out as I write this because I have never heard someone know me on this level...you have literally spoke my life❤️tyvm I don’t feel so alone at the age 50...I was 15 when

[wsoftly]

the guilt i feel about my actions pre-meds is overwelming at times

[docacuwatson]

As the daughter of a bipolar (and untreated) mother, if you think you may be bipolar, please seek help. My mother's mood swings have entrained me to be distrustful of people, a need to assess situations as safe or not safe, and a subsequent tendency to need to see things in black & white, and a lifelong struggle to be my authentic self. My mother's refusal to seek help may have hurt her, but I'm collateral damage.

[operationada]

"the weight of the world feels heavier for us." #facts !

[cliftonashley]

My wife of 22 years just had her first Bipolar psychotic episode. She was hospitalized and has been there for a week. I'm scared, but optimistic...we have 5 kids together. I appreciate your videos, they give me a better understanding. At the same time, I get a dose of reality and what to expect - especially the denial.

[tonyabell]

Today is a bad bipolar day.... I've been in bed all day. I just found this channel. Thank you for the information. I appreciate that you are so open about your condition.

[bethschefe]

My husband is bipolar. It has been difficult but we have been together 45 years now, including a divorce and a 5 yr separation. All I know is he loved me enough to finally get help and I love him so much for that. It has been a wild and wonderful ride and I always remind myself how special it is to be loved so deeply. Thanks for helping me to understand him just a little bit better so I can return his precious love.

[joanjackabon]

I just found out my 50 year old son is bipolar...and it makes more sense to me why he is drowning in debt and going through a divorce. Thank you for the insights.

[Persepholeigh]

"Most of us are misdiagnosed at one point." Shout out to the therapist that decided I wasn't bipolar based on how I introduced myself to him!
"We all have our own brand of bipolar disorder." Shout out to my ex-friend who refused my diagnosis because I didn't act like her type one mother!

[geoffslumber]

Made me cry! Being bi-polar very is absolutely the hardest thing I’m trying to cope/control still at 30! I am bi-polar 1 with full blown psychosis catatonic depression at times and yes full blown check out of reality, at times it’s like having a out of body experience, when I’m manic and go psychotic I can’t remember any of it, times in life my bi polar has cost me great jobs, great people, I truly believe it takes years for a person to even start too grasp the concept and fill in the past un explainable acts, having to tell your loved ones all the time “I have no idea why I did that” gets old!

[stevecash]

Great video. As a fellow youtuber, I am envious that you're doing a channel that allows you to talk about the condition instead of hiding behind the stigma. I often get messages from fans wondering why I haven't uploaded in a while and I don't know how to tell them that I can only create videos when manic, and don't have the ability during a low nor any motivation to be creative. Thank you for doing this.

[roselittleaxe]

I swear I self sabotage to give myself a specific reason to feel pain so it’s not so directionless all the time. I related to this whole video sooo hard 😭 I also struggle with obsessive thoughts. Whether it’s cleaning, an argument, sex, a good experience, a test I took last week, and it’s so bad when I am manic 🙄