10 Signs of BIPOLAR Disorder: How To Tell if Someone is Bipolar!

How to tell if someone is Bipolar... This video will go over 10 signs of mania AND 10 signs of Bipolar depression to help people identify common symptoms of Bipolar Disorder. Please keep in mind that this is a GENERAL GUIDE and not a definitive diagnosis. If you feel like you or a loved one might be experiencing Bipolar Disorder, it's very important that you speak with a medical professional as soon as possible. If you found this video helpful, let me know what you think in the comments section!

Welcome Polar Warriors! This channel is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and friends who struggle with, or know someone living “the Bipolar experience.” My goal is to provide actual tools, tips, and discuss topics that can potentially help you grow and live a more balanced, peaceful life. I truly hope you enjoy my videos and remember to subscribe so you don't miss a video that could help change your life!

-Rob Whittaker, Polar Warriors: Bipolar Support

[emmafredman]

I just feel like my depression or my mania isn’t a mood swing, because they’re not moods, they are states of mind. They are MIND SWINGS.

[mariaali]

True. I get so happy around people and act super weird and then talk like a lot. Then all of sudden the switch switches up, and I want to be alone because I'm irritated for no specific or the stupidest thing.

[vikkipaulinediamond]

My daughter has bi polar and hung herself 5 months ago, she was found in the garage by my 12 yearold grandson who managed to get her down and breathing again, how he did that I'll never know but I thank God he did. Five months on she's still living her own personal daily nightmare and showing no signs of getting better and it affects the whole family and we live in fear she's never going to be able to cope with this awful debilitating illness and one day she's going to succumb to it. We just hope and pray she's going to get better and get through it. To everyone who suffers from this illness I pray to God that they and their families get through this and my heart goes out to all of you. God bless.

[mikemix]

Manic

1. Unusually happy- mania
2. Insomnia
3. Talking faster than usual
4. Restlessness/ can’t sit still.
5. Easily distracted
6. Overconfident in ability
7. Taking risks
8. Increase in substance abuse, excessive drinking/ overeating
9. Inability to complete tasks.
10. Over aggressive/ anger management issues

Depressive

1. prolonged sadness
2. Withdrawal from those around,
3. Losing interest in activities you normally enjoy
4. Fatigue
5. Talking slower than usual
6. Physical pain
7. Lack of personal hygiene
8. Feeling like you’re never going to meet your goals
9. Inability to experience pleasure
10. Suicidal ideation

[deeprollingriver]

People with bipolar disorder have a life filled with loss: lost family members, lost jobs, lost friends, lost relationships, lost homes, lost credit, lost dreams, lost hope. You can spot us because we live a hundred different lives in a hundred different places, untold number of different phone numbers. We just can’t seem to find where we belong. No place feels right for very long.

[kenwigginsii]

Being Black with mental illness is something we in Black culture don't talk about. I have had this problem for 30 plus years and my folks still don't know. Im on meds and I have talked to mental health professionals also. But, it's still a struggle to get through each day. I go to Church weekly, read the Holy Bible, again, it's a struggle...I take it one day at a time...

[allyburg]

My wife has bipolar but after a year of help and months in hospital she is now stable and 99% back to normality. If you have someone you know that you think is bipolar help them, the first thing to do is listen, don’t panic and get help, it can be beaten

[kitt-mopw]

I always like to be alone. My room has dark curtains so my room stay dark. I don't like talking on the phone. I can talk to someone for 5minutes then all of sudden I dont want to talk anymore I be ready for them to leave. I get really irritated really fast. I take at least 6 meds a day for mood swings, anxiety, and PTSD . I don't even have friends. Its lonely sometimes but when people want to talk to me I dont wont to be bothered. I want to be bothered when i want to be bothered. I just wish people would understand that. I have to tell my family dont take it personal it's just how I feel.

[Dontcare_at_all]

I love the highs. It's just scary when they mix with lows and you can't sleep for or eat but nothing seems worth doing. It's like being trapped in a self made prison

[psuche]

Hey you.
If you're reading this.. Please stay alive (no matter how bad it gets). There's something in this world for you.

[evienelson]

My son was bi-polar, took his life on his 40th birthday. One thing I noticed was when he was down, you could barely read his writing, otherwise he had a very good legible handwriting. It’s 20 years now that he left us, miss him so much 😓

[ms.realityspace]

Thank you. I'm glad you mention obsession with death. It feels like such a taboo subject. Death thoughts are ever present in my mind, since I was a child. I'm trying to figure out how to manage it. Self loathing and death obsession are a dangerous combination.

[marianainiguez]

I was just diagnosed and I’m crying watching this because I went so long believing I was a terrible human being for feeling and being the way I am. I just sent this to everyone I’m close to . This video really reassured me that I’m going to get through this . Thanks ❤️

[kiara-wuli]

Being Bipolar. Nobody will understand you. (That's how I feel)

[SAVEYOFACE]

I just wanted to say that this video made me cry. Listening to you explain my exact feelings and struggles overwhelmed me with relief and its very rare to feel so understood. I've been pushing away therapy and meds for years. Recently I have realized that I can't do this alone. People like you encourage people like me to reach out for help. Thank you.

[naturelovingfroggy]

To anyone who is watching this video but not diagnosed yet, I am bipolar and this video is so true and honest! I loved my highs but had a great hubby that made sure I was safe, when I started medication I was so happy that the lows were mostly not as bad but hated the fact I didn't have my highs like they used to be! But after talking to family and my G.P they helped me realise that it was not good for me or those around me and after that I had an easier time embracing the medication! Remember everyone is different, but there's light at the end of the tunnel! Sending you all a great big hug x also we are all here for you xx

[damiengonterman]

My mom accused me of being on cocain when I was manic because I decided at three in the morning that I was going to clean the house. When she confronted me I got angry and snapped at her but almost immediately went back to laughing and shrugging off her claims. I almost got fired at work because I was accused of being on methamphetamine due to my intense energy and erratic behaviour. Mania can cause a lot of issues in day to day life

[youcantseeme]

Was crying the whole time watching the video.. I don't want people to think I'm insane. :(

[kaylimoon]

As someone who has Type 2 Bipolar Disorder, this was actually the best and most accurate video I have seen on YouTube and I’ve watched a lot. Thank you so much for raising awareness and helping me feel like I’m not alone. Your story matters. God bless you fr fr. 🥺

[halidapoudjak]

I’ve just had another crushing manic episode where I’ve messed up everything good that was going for me again, but I’m not going to let this condition define me or keep me down in my life. This last episode really had me come to terms with the fact that I AM bipolar because I had not accepted the diagnosis up until this last one which happens to be my 4th manic episode. Mine are usually very extreme getting to the point of psychosis. Good luck to everyone out there dealing with this condition. It’s not easy but it’s not the end of our lives as well. God Bless 🙏🏾❤️✨