What Is Bipolar Disorder?

When properly treated, people with bipolar disorder live wonderful and fulfilling lives. So often it seems that people only want to talk about those who aren’t managing their symptoms or are publicly struggling and mention them as if they represent everyone with bipolar disorder, but they don’t. And I also want to mention that anyone with a mental illness is still personally responsible for themselves and what they do, they may just need some professional support to get them into a place where they can make positive choices, and that’s okay. Showing compassion and understanding as someone works to manage their symptoms and be better is the most helpful thing we can do.

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[emilyjane]

Thank you, for doing an updated version of Bipolar disorders I great appreciate Kati. I have Bipolar 1 and I'm glad you are bring clearly for people to better understand this disorder.

[Livvy]

Knowing the difference between the two types is SOO important too.

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Hypomania is often undetected 'cause it feels great.

[ilikemakeup]

I'm Bipolar. One thing that I absolutely HATE is when tv shows and movies use bipolar as an excuse for someone to be a crappy friend or a crappy parent. There is a HUGE difference between depression/hypomania/mania and being a shitty person. For example, the mother in spinning out and Claire's Mom in the good doctor.

[galatea]

I love how you say us instead of they. It really makes it feels like a comfortable conversation instead of a clinical address

[elenakalliste]

I love how you always use “we” instead of “you” to sounds like you’re in it with your patients instead of detached from the struggles of others

[Katimorton]

Just found out about the typo in the video intro. Sorry about that! 🤦🏼‍♀️ Mistakes happen.

[phoeni]

The real definition of crazy is: A label we put on those who we refuse to understand

it's sounds kinda corny, but it's honestly so true

bipolar patients, get called crazy
victims of abuse, get called crazy
people who lie about their ex, say their ex was crazy
depressed people, get called crazy by abusive people

'crazy' is one of an ignorant persons's tools to silence and belittle others they refuse to empathise with

I really appreciate Katie making to sure to let people know that bipolar doesn't mean you're crazy, it means you just need help

[amyleigh]

After 7 years of being gaslighted by my husband's family, who decided it was reasonable to blame me for his depression, my husband was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 today. I'm so grateful for this video. 🙏

[valefuentesf]

This “creative myth” of the artist who feels trapped by is so hurtful!
I’ve struggled with depression for years and felt a little unsure when my psychiatrist prescribed me antidepressants, because I’m an art student.
Turns out the meds were the best thing that happened to my art: my thoughts cleared out and I started feeling the strength to do the things I wanted.

[alluneedislessthan]

Bipolar II person here. It took me years to find the right medication (took a few years to realize it was bipolar II and not major depression, then a few months to find a medicine that brought down my hypomanic episodes and an antidepressant to keep me out of depression). I just want anyone who has been diagnosed recently to know that stability is possible. It’s been over a year and I’ve yet to experience any hypomania or depression for more than a few hours/a day.

I spent years thinking that I would be depressed and/or feeling out of my mind for the rest of my life and there was no way out, but that turned out to be totally untrue.

Help and stability are out there!! Resources are out there! Meds can help A LOT once you find the right ones. Don’t stop going to your psychologist/psychiatrist even if you think you’re good.

[autumncortez]

I was diagnosed with bipolar type 2 about 4 years ago. I had to stay in a psychiatric unit for a little while for my psychiatrist to understand and observe my depression.
I’m so grateful that someone listened to me and was able to accurately see my symptoms and patterns.

[ellahardy]

For the longest time I’ve just thought my hypomania was the normal parts in between depression :( literally haven’t known what normal feels like so its hard to differentiate

[Hesohi]

Your use of ‘we’ and ‘us’ is refreshing, encouraging and comforting.

[allisonhermann]

I was just diagnosed with bipolar 2 and put on a mood stabilizer. I’m just starting to feel... I don’t know, human? I just thought I wasn’t handling life as well as everyone else.

[mindylouise]

Thank you. My husband just checked himself into treatment due to mania with psychosis due to his Bipolar Disorder. It’s sucks and watching a loved one fight this disorder is heartbreaking.

[pplluv]

i love how you always say “we”. it’s a small thing but it’s so comforting. you said it a lot in your BPD episode but it’s so good. i love your channel ❤️ i’m going to tell my therapist about your channel

[fisherbredrup]

I used this video for my psyc 201 paper and boy was it helpful for my paper's sake but also for knowledge on this topic. You really have a gift of explaining things clearly.

[marisaswanson]

i’m going to share this with my therapist bc i was diagnosed w bipolar 1 and she said it’s not her speciality. thank you so so much!!!

[MissVioletSage]

Wow, this is helpful. I have bipolar 2. Was treated with just depression since a child until 8 years ago. It is a kind of emptiness I would not wish on anyone. Also I completely relate to the embarrassment (true shame) after a crazy episode. Keeps me up and racing & re-living it.

Also. Since quitting social media. I have not had access to post and post my crazy thoughts that just embarrass myself!