When I Say Bipolar Disorder, What Comes to Your Mind?

When I say "bipolar disorder," what comes to your mind?

It's World Bipolar Day and I went out on the street to get reaction to that question. My goal wasn't to be confrontational, but to get honest reactions and see how some people perceive bipolar disorder.

Obviously, bipolar stigma is still around ... a lot! But I was also surprised by the number of people who seemed to at least have some understanding and acceptance of bipolar disorder.

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And Passover! So now I get to celebrate two things!

[aimeeblum]

Your messages to the whole community are awesome, Hannah. Thank you! I'm so happy that you are showing it to everyone. It is super difficult for me every time there is any kind of violence and the blame goes to mental illness. Either they do not understand or they call out the person for using it as an excuse.

[happydonita]

Beauty, Empathy, Creativity! Hannah, once again, another amazing video! This is VERY IMPORTANT! Keep up the good work!!

[IBRAHIM-lsex]

Thank you Hannah for making this video. you are my inspiration.

[xoinfatuated]

The stigma is REAL! People out there definitely associate violent acts/behavior with bipolar disorder! I used to babysit for extra cash, and I had one instance where someone told the parents not to bring the child to me anymore because I was "bipolar and dangerous" and "capable of drowning the child". Isn't that just ridiculous? They don't know me at all, but based on my diagnosis they just assume the worst!

[bethanyj]

Happy World Bipolar Day!
Update: I received my bipolar II diagnosis today. I'm so relieved to finally have some answers!

[mittenmiamitravels]

Hannah, thank you for your videos especially this one. It reminds me how I also, have to work to reduce the stigma. I have a travel channel but, I eventually plan on speaking about my diagnosis as well in at least one of my videos :) Hugsxo

[adrianalexxander]

Hey Hannah! Love your videos. You’ve helped some much and answered so many questions I didn’t even think had an answer! So grateful to have found your videos on bipolar type 2 since it’s not really talked much about compared to other mental illnesses. I’m also curious as to what your zodiac sign is!? I feel like you’re an air sign maybe an Aquarius? Idk I just relate a lot to your personality in general. But thanks again!! Keep on making these motivational videos love em so much 😁😁

[jeromeycole]

The stigma with being bi polar is nowhere close to the facts of bi polar. Lots of folks, including myself, will not seek because they don't know what bi polar actually is. So sad. Keep fightin to inform Hannah