Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? 

Hi I was diagnosed as bipolar but was never told where I fall on the spectrum. I suffer more from depression but I have had 2 full blown manic episodes. It sounds like I am a mix of both? Or maybe I’m not understanding the difference between the two

So which one is worse I don't understand?

@@melnelson2587 If you've experienced mania, then you have bipolar I disorder.

@@joiscorpio6386 Both are similar, yet different. And neither are worse.

What is worse than the terrible side effects from so called anti depressants? I never had such intense suicidal feelings, since I was put on mirtazipine! Robin Williams was on a high dose of mirtazipine!

Hi Claire. I'm glad you've got some more insight now.

Same, I've been diagnosed with recurrent depressive episodes (depression I've suffered with since childhood hut only sought help at 18)... except I don't believe this to be the right diagnosis Is there an assessment for bipolar? I suffer more depressive episodes than manic/high-functioning. Used to have longer episodes that allowed me some level of stability (ability to dig myself out of a very dark place only to crash again) but now finding instead of months between the highs and lows it changes daily and I'm more exhauated than ever! Meds I've tried don't help and on top of that I have to deal with the side effect. Losing/lost all hope.

Mary Ponsford could I ask which meds you’re on? May not work for me, but I’m always interested in what works for others 😌...

AND,THE DIFFERENCE IN BIPOLAR AND ANXIETY IS TOO CLOSE TO CALL,AND MY SON IS 55 AND BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR YEARS AGO AND WE LIVE TOGETHER AS OF2006 AND I HAVE TWO YOUNG"ER CHILDREN THAT LIVE UP THE ROAD FROM US.AFTER MY SITUATION OF A MENTAL BREAK-DOWN AND HOSPITAL STAY OF ABOUT TWO MONTHS I BELIEVE BECAUSE HE IS THE ONE THAT BUILT THIS HOUSE ON MY LAND HIS DAD AND I PAID FOR AND WAS LIVING IN MY OLD TRAILER ALONE,I FELT AS THOUGH HE WOULD BE BETTER OFF HERE THEN BY HIMSELF AFTER HIS HIPS REPLACEMENT AND MY YOUNGEST SON AND HIS FAMILY FOUND OUT,I HAD ASKED HIM AS HE WAS IN HOSPITAL TO COME HERE AND STAY TILL HE GOT WELL,BUT THAT WAS NOT WHAT MY SON'S WIFE AND FAMILY THOUGHT SO THEY LEFT AND WENT BACK HOME NOW THEY OR MY DAUGHTER ISN'T COMING OVER OR CALLED ME UNLESS IM SICK,AND I'VE TRIED TO FIGURE IT OUT,BUT CAN NOT.THERE IS A LOVE CONNECTION BETWEEN US BUT IT IS STRUGGLING ON MY PART AND MY SON IS CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE.NEVER WOULD HAVE THOUGHT IT,AND WE ARE TRYING OUR BEST TO SAVE THE LAND AND HOUSE ,CAUSE TAXES WERE OWED AND WE ARE BEHIND AND TRYING TO CATCH UP. THE CAUSE IS A MISTAKE ON MY PART BUT TO NOWONES BLAME BUT MINE.THE DEPRESSION IS GREAT AND DERIVING I GUESS,AND WE ARE TRYING TO HANG ON BY THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH.

I was the same. I use to think my hypomania was how everyone felt normally and that I was just mostly depressed. So when I started my depression meds I was pretty shocked to find out I just felt neutral and not happy, lol.

Hi Sara. I tend to get defensive when I hear people throw around the term "bipolar" flippantly. "She's so bipolar." It really is poorly understood by the masses. Although it's still tough for you, I'm glad to hear you've been able to reach certain milestones like working and home ownership. Keep up the good fight. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.

@@DrTraceyMarks dealing with these types of diagnosis with my daughter except my daughter started issues at a very young age. She has had 3 inpatient stays, at this time is in inpatient which makes the 3rd time, she has many diagnosis and Drs are helpful and aware and say all over every spectrum possible so they watch her. Yet I hear alot from professionals, videos, and others that children should not and it is impossible for children 6and up or even younger to be be diagnosis with these severe type diagnosis yet if in 2 years a child has a psycosis 2 to 3 times, with many other diagnosis and family history of just about everything in the book do you at all feel it is possible for a young child to have early unset of say bipolar diagnosis, schizophrenia spectrum diagnosis,asd even though it's is seen but mood disorder takes over more. I'm currently dealing with this and doctors are cautious and I like that but if it is what they feel bit being cautious what will become of a child in later life with Drs that are cautious about diagnosis even if it's there and why is it that children having these disorders are not somewhat talked about more then it is in adults concidering there is more children with severe diagnosis

Sara Ceppos I applaud you! CONGRATULATIONS! Judgment is so condemning, yet your not just a survivor, you have overcome huge obstacles and continue to overcome everyday that you get up and go to work, every month that you pay your expenses, every time you stand up for yourself, every time you 😊 smile.

I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 when i was 13. I am currently 14 but my “metal health journey” started around the age of 11 and 12. Do you have any tips or symptoms because I begin to question myself about whether or not if i actually have bipolar.

@@katheryn3138 I would write a personal note to the Dr. for help with your questions.

you too

I recently found out that I’ve been diagnosed with Bipolar 2 disorder. I’ve dealt with this for over 40 years (I’m 52) and was originally diagnosed with major depressive disorder. I’ve been on a laundry list of the standard anti depressants over the years, nothing has worked successfully. I’ve developed an addiction to Paxil , (Paroxetine) that when I try to go off of it, I feel like I want to die, so I’m being weaned off of it very slowly while I’ve started a new drug called Lamotrigine. I’m praying this helps because Paxil makes me feel like a zombie and I work 12 hour shifts, things can get really brutal with being constantly tired. I just want to tell everyone suffering from any type of mental illness to stay positive and seek help and don’t suffer in silence. There are good people out there that can help you manage your symptoms. God bless you all.

I had a few manic/hypomanic episodes in my twenties,then mostly major depression there after. I'm 49, and the depression is so severe I have frequent suicidal thoughts. It's so difficult

Some of us won't.

Sorry 🥺

sorry

:( may she rest in peace

im so sorry about your sister

​@@SapiosoI'm very sorry.

I turned 23 a few months ago, I thought "oh, yeah I had those things happen before." But recently within a month or two I just started having them and my sleep quality has dropped like a rock. I feel like the hallucinations are a very underrated aspect. But I also could be Schizoaffective - so time will tell. I do appreicate you mentioning it, because it's 100% overlooked.

I am truly sorry My son suffers as well I wish I could take it away from you

I’m sorry for your loss ❤

Same, I never realize I’m manic until random and excessive packages start showing up at my home. No big deal, usually, because I can usually return them. UNLESS, I’ve been winning auctions on EBay at any cost, just to win.

I have bipolar 1 but I don’t really get hallucinations I mostly get delusional and paranoid like very bad, I start to get into a state of psychosis and it’s terrifying

You should have known the difference between your children long before a RU-vid channel discovery.

You made sense.

This was very relatable thank you for sharing. ❤

Can relate. I was Dx BPAD 2 Rapid Cycling, because my hypo/manic episodes usually last 3-4 days and then crash... Because it's hard to go without eating or sleeping much longer than that before your system shuts down. I also have some severe sleep conditions (UARS), central apneas and narcolepsy, so eventually sleep always wins, but the quality of sleep after a manic episode is worse than ever. I guess he couldn't give me bipolar one because my mania doesn't usually last for a week straight. Usually once I sleep it kind of resets me back to depressed, which is where i stay the rest of the time-extremely suicidal, nihilistic and angry at the world that never accepted or consoled me. My baseline is maybe a 2/10. My dog is the only reason i keep going-she relies on me and i owe her everything for giving me a reason to stay here for the last 16 years. But she's aging and it's almost over. We're trying everything, but nothing helps. Lamotrigine is barely noticeable. Abilify didn't do shit except give me terrible insomnia and broken sleep and irritability after quitting. Latuda knocked me out for almost 2 weeks straight, with severe manic irritability and lashing out at people unprovoked in events i didn't remember after my next narcoleptic fit/depressive nap in between naps and full days of sleep. Everybody seems to be confused which box to put me in for mood disorders, but I'm also ADHD-Autistic with CPTSD, BPD and fucking hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome so who knows why my stupid mood fluctuations don't fit the DSM rubrics written by white males with no problems. One psych says BPAD1 experiences depression without much/ severe suicidality and milder hypomania that doesn't include loss of sleep or losing your fucking shit on people... The next one like this lady says BPAD1 is depressed as a default and has hypomania but the cycles are more frequent than with BPAD2... Well which is it?! What about someone with severe daily suicidality even when manic, with textbook display of mania, a personal history of manic breakdowns but a family and social surrounding absent of anyone who actually cares enough to call the paramedics when the mania is at its worst? Why can't people who don't have a good support system be diagnosed properly just because they didn't have the awareness and ability to call 5150 on themselves? Which stupid subtype is "rapid cycling" and why, or can we get a fuckin "Type 3" designation to acknowledge that people can be both suicidal and manic at the same time, or hour by hour? DSM-5 is fkd bs.

Bottoming out. Totally. 💯

It made perfect sense.

The thing that I hate about taking the medication though is all the brain fog and loss for words I get during conversation. When I'm off my meds and getting hypomanic, I can think freely and the right words always seem to come out. I seem intellectual while still being respectful during conversation not cutting people off and rambling like full blown mania. When I'm on the meds however, sure my mood is stable and I'm super calm, but I can't think clearly and I stutter and pause in speech all the time thinking for the right wordage to use. I know it's for the better to stay on the meds, but that's the factor that always seems to trick me into not taking them is the free thinking . It's like I can never be a normal functioning human being no matter what meds I'm on (or off of), there's always an ongoing battle mentally and it all just sucks, but oh well I guess that's just how it is having this dreadful mental illness. I am on my meds currently and I completely hate it, and yes I've tried plenty of others with the same results. However, I understand doing it this way far outweighs the cons of being off them and going full blown manic back into hospitalization again, so I'm just gonna keep pushing on I guess!!

I cannot agree with you more about avoiding the "I'm fine trap" with medication. Ive been diagnosed Bipolar 1 since I was younger and have really just in the past few years been consistent with my medications and cannot stress enough how they have saved my life. And that combined with therapy work and educational content like these vids and books have also helped too.

I was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 last week. Man its really difficult. I just want to give up. I do everything to keep myself busy. I run, bike and do some research for my illness. I hope and pray that I can overcome this mental illness.

I'm so sorry! And I think the same. I'm bipolar 1 and never been committed or arrested.... I've been close many times tho. I'm rare according to her. I also have mixed states which apparently is bipolar 1 too. I dunno. I think everyone doesn't know much. Mental health is still so new

Praying for your healing ❤️‍🩹 🙏🏾

Yes these doctors unless they know you can't make a determination based on a broad consensus. I was diagnosed incorrectly by these doctors who in my opinion don't give a shit. I just went thru hell but they didn't know I was sexually assaulted by my ex. They treated me like I was crazy. These doctors don't care in my opinion to take the time to know why you lost your mind. We suffer in silence and their sick need to use harmful pharmaceutical drugs without caring why we act the way we do is criminal. I feel your pain. Only we know our bodies and our pain. I hope you get better I understand loss especially losing my mother in a car accident.

@@madd_megz the problem is, of they want you to give the wrong medicines, is that not gonna hurt even more? I was told I'm bipolar by a very young doctor and I don't recognise myself in such description. He wants me to take lithium but I refused...

Yes, very true. I say this by personal experience. Plus if you add anxiety to Bipolar disorder, it can make you do things you'll regret your entire life. That's a terrible combination, and sometimes deadly too.

Hi evenstar253. Thanks for this. Yes that agitated depression can be pretty bad. I'm glad you're on the other side and have some consistent stability. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel.🙂

Dr. Tracey Marks type one because it’s like a car trying to change its wheels on a track that never ends type two is like changing wheels every month or season on what episode happen or triggers.

Nice

evenstar253 can you help me find the video you made that was about what the difference is between bipolar 1 vs bipolar 2

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Great Tara. Now you’ve got a good starting point. I’m glad you’re on the right track. You may want to watch my bipolar playlist. I group all of my bipolar disorder videos. I continue to add more to it. Bipolar playlist goo.gl/1hKamL

Thanks, you're right.

There’s a third type - Cyclothymia.

i was told that there's a long list of various types of bipolar by a psychiatrist.

DOC, Can you give some example of Bipolar 1,Bipolar 2 and the Cyclothymia?... Thank you❤️

to be 3 specifically, then there are variations of those

It's always good to educate yourself and let it be on going because there's so much more research that needs to be done! 😊

You're welcome. I think the current climate of increasing suicides shows us how serious depression is.

I definitely agree. I myself am 17 and I've always found questionable the myth that "younger people are presenting more and more symptoms of mental disorders", but I'm no longer so sure... I assumed it was mainly due to the (slow but ongoing) destigmatization of mental illness and of the media coverage mental health is getting. Any thoughts, Dr. Marks?

I think you hit the nail on the head. Sometimes when we see an increase in the incidence of a disorder (like autism and others), the reason for the increase is because of more people being identified either through better testing or in the case with depression - removal of social barriers that make it easier for people to report their symptoms.

Great, thanks for responding!

typing as a 'patient' from the UK... and one who has been on a combo of meds for 12 ish years.. just dealing w the side effects and so on is enough to make me closer to suicide than I was when I was first 'diagnosed'. (that was in A&E). they are life sappers.

This is so true actually people with bipolar harm them selves more than other people ,this is why I hated that movie Bat man the last one is was about a man with mental health killing everyone ,it’s terrible ,it made us look terrible

I have Bipolar 1 disorder and people are always surprised when they hear that I have it because I'm a happy person. When I'm taking my meds I'm pretty stable.

Excellent. I'm glad to hear this. Best wishes to you.

Shay Lovely Still recently diagnosed myself. It’s a journey.

@@patricealexander9628 me too

@@DrTraceyMarks Mam can you tell if i had a mental illness or not as 2 YEARS BACK I WAS ALONE AND THERE WAS A LOT OF STRESS OF MY STUDIES FOR CLASS 10 AS I HAD TO DO FULL COURSE ALONE IN HOME WITHOUT FRIEND AND I ALSO DID IT..I SCORE BÊTTER MARKS IN THAT CLASS...BUT DUE TO THAT STRESS MY ALL ROUTINE WERE MESS UPS...AS I DONT URGE TO HAVE MY OWN NECESSARY PLEASURE TOO AS SEXUAL INTENTION AND ALL.MBUT I OVER COME IT IN LOCK DOWN BY MANAGING BETTER ROUTINE AS MY UNDERSTANDNG ...BUT AFTER 4 MONTHS TO 5 MONTHS WHEN OUR SCHOOL REIPEN I HAD ANXITY AS I WAS ALONE AT THAT TIME SINCE MY 10..AND AFTER THAT OMICRON VIRUS SPREAD AROUND AND I UNFORTUNITY I GET IT WITH JOUNDICE AND TYPHOID...AND FROM THEN I DID NT FET BETER SLEEP AS I WANT AND HAD DEPRESSIVE EPISODE AND ..UNABLE TO RRCOVER KY SELF...AS I DID ARLIER...FEEING GUILTY.M.BUT AT SAME TIME HAVE A FEELING OF THINGS WILL GET BETTER...CAN YOU SUGGEST WHAT THIS CAN BE.....OR NOTHING IS IT.

@@DrTraceyMarks plzz had reply it.mam

I’m not sure what you’re taking for yours and we’re all different. Latuda has really made a difference for me.

I'm so glad to hear that. The effort that goes into making these videos is all worth it when I hear comments like this. Thank you!

I am bipolar 2, successfully treated 30 yrs now. Even so I really struggle and only recently learned I’m not alone in this. I almost believed “the lies”. Thank you for sharing your knowledge on this topic.

HI PK I hear you. I hear that a lot from patients - "Why am I depressed? I have no reason for it?" It's one thing for the person to struggle with it and have to come to grips with that reality, but there's something a little offensive about someone else saying "what's your problem, you don't have a reason to be depressed?"

I can relate!

PK, My grandmother and her twin sister emigrated from Denmark many, many years ago. Just wanted to say "Hello"

P K that is so weird because here in Norway it is apparantly more known than in Denmark😳

Hi everybody.. I can relate to your story with the stigma and the aweful comments....and my depression it’s so exhausted 😩 .....I’m from Mexico and here most of the time if you tell someone that you have a mental illness is like you tell them.... You are crazy, you want to be depressed, that is your fault.... or it will be better...like you have a cold...things like that....it’s aweful and so sad. I think the main problem is that the society judge, don’t understand that it’s really and illness and is not our fault....we need more help like dr. Tracy, more information, talk about our story’s and be with people that really care, empathy and ....maybe they don’t understand everything but they could help a lot by just showing or being there for us!....you are not alone.....there’s a lot of us in this same journey 💪take care!

Same

You're so welcome Maddie. I'm glad it helped.

I seem to be bipolar 2 as well, and since the age of 11-12 its been severe depression about 75% of the time. I've only ever experienced a manic "high" maybe 1-2 times in my 32 years of life. For me, the hypomanic episodes are either extereme irritability or feeling as horny as a cat in heat

Am bp2 past 20 years and God am sick of life ..nothing gotten easy

@@saywhatyouwant888 same here.

YES 100%

Excellent, that's awesome Kelly! Thanks for chiming in.

I also have been diagnosed as bipolar 2. November 3rd this year, also on lamotrigine 50mg a day. I guess i had a hypo moment the other day..was irritable, then that made me angry cause i couldn't pinpoint why i was irritated. I tried to get in a better mood..utter fail, it only made me a lot more angry. Tried going to the store with my husband and sons, big mistake (i usually either stay in the car or stay home)..nope i went in..wrong move! The store was packed and yeah everything was rubbing me the wrong way, my hip was hurting (bursitis in right hip) and hubby was walking too fast and leaving me..oh man..i went off and walked back to the truck. Fuming and inventing a new cuss word dictionary..i hated everyone and anything at that moment. So yeah..hypomania has a few sides with me. Its a fun rollercoaster..not.

Are you guys always in either of these states... or is there a baseline time in between?

@@BradfordplainviewCre8iv there are periods where people are baseline

I'm sorry you've had that experience. Maybe some of them are mendable with second chances...

@@DrTraceyMarks unfortunately not. i just lost the woman that i was planning to propose to in November 2020. But in April 2020 the pandemic stress triggered a manic / hypomanic episode while under lockdown alone in a developing country and it lasted for over one year. It wiped out everything. I had been stable for almost 10 years. Now I am looking at the smoldering ruins of a life that seemed so promising in March 2020.

@@downtownfarm so I’m guessing that you’re on opioids

@@downtownfarm the longer a person is on those drugs the less happy they’re going to be

@@downtownfarm I used to be on that shit too but I’ve made the move to medical marijuana and I am better than I have ever been

Thanks so much Kristen!

Thank you Doctor Who🙂

Hi David! Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it. It's very satisfying to hear that the videos help you understand your illness better because that's EXACTLY why I do them. I hope you continue to good help so you can stay stable and do well. This doesn't not have to hold you back from doing the things you want to do. I plan to have more videos on Bipolar disorder based on lots of questions I've gotten in the comments. If you have any suggestions, let me know.

Thanks Rick. That's my goal to make it accurate, yet understandable. Thanks for watching.

Thanks a lot Janice. Let me know if there's something you'd like to hear about.

Hope you are feeling ok. I pray that God brings you peace that your symptoms are minimal n controlled in Jesus name. Amen

You're welcome. I'm so glad you got clarity from it.

Check out the Polar Warriors channel on RU-vid. Videos created by someone who actually has bipolar.

You're so welcome Betty! Generally for bipolar disorder, you don't get on and off meds - so good for you for staying on them and being stable. 🙂

You're welcome The Scott Sattler! I'm glad you finally got correctly diagnosed and treated.

The Scott Sattler I’m going through the same.. May I ask how it made your hypomania worse?

Than YOU! I appreciate the feedback.

Awesome. So glad to hear that. I'm open to suggestions if you have a question you want answered.

Thanks so much Danillo! That's so common for the diagnosis to happen like that. I hope you stay well. 🙂

Same, how’s it going?

Stay strong ❤️. I believe I have bipolar disorder or borderline personality disorder but in the country where I live nobody cares about mental issues. So, I just live like nothing is happening.

You’re welcome.

Glad to help Carrie. I hope he's getting help.

You're welcome Artistically Random! 🤗 I hope things are much better for you now.

@@DrTraceyMarks some days are still a struggle, but now it's only about 15% of the days instead of 95% being a huge struggle...

Ok, that's good reduction. But I get that the 15% is still hard.

You're so welcome Allison!

Soul I completely agree. Hope you are ok xx

Oh dear, I'm so sorry Cindy that it's been so hard for you. The medication trials can be a drag to have to go through - not to mention expensive. One suggestion is to talk with your doctor about genetic testing for medication metabolism. Depending on where your live and your insurance coverage, it may be covered and a reasonable cost. The test shows you what you're most likely to respond to (or metabolize normally) and what meds you're not likely to respond to. Here's a company that has some information on it if you want to read further genesight.com/

Dr. Tracey Marks Wow! I had no idea we had such capabilities. This is facinating. Thank you so much. That would be great. Even if I can't afford it, knowing that this test is available is encouraging, as I hope we continue to research this thing and talk about it as you're doing. It's my hope that people who struggle with their mental illness find relief and stability. I always knew something was wrong, but I didn't realize just how good "normal" people had it, until my symptoms were removed those few weeks. It was crushing for me when the meds stopped working. I know there is a remedy. Maybe this will lead me to it. Thank you so much.

Try weed

you're welcome Misty! 🙂

Asmangis - getting past the biases (especially when it's from your family) is extremely tough. I see a lot of people coming to a psychiatrist for the first time when they start college and can go to the doctor on their own.

My family is literally like yours and it’s so tough to handle

i feel ya, im in pretty much same situation

asmangis oh hun I feel ur pain. My dad knows what I’ve been diagnosed with however I get the same nasty comments that I’m just a lazy ass so and so 😢 so difficult without the support! Maybe look for support groups in your area. Sending good vibes ur way 💕✌️

I am so sorry that the people in your family have no understanding of your illness. I pray that will change at some point. I am glad you found Dr. Marks channel. I am glad that I did. We both need her help and understanding of our illness. I send you my wishes that your life improves asmangis.

You bring out some good points. I spend more time than I like pushing back against commenters who want me to diagnose them based on a few statements about them. I tell them I would need to do a full evaluation for the very reason you say: that simply saying you have racing thoughts does not mean you have bipolar disorder. so unfortunately jumping to a quick conclusion happens on both ends - those who want a quick diagnosis and the doctors who are moving too fast and not getting enough information.

Hi John! So glad this was helpful. I do have more videos coming - not all bipolar, but I already have some ideas for a few bipolar videos based on questions I've gotten in the comments. So hang in there.

I am glad you are doing more subjects for us out there floundering around. I started this ride when I was 13-14. I'm 57, been trying to ride that bronco for a long time. I watched a couple of video on this subject but they were not very clear or helpful. You I could understand. Thank you. I have one question though that has bothered me since I first looked into this bi polar thing. Everyone talks about cycles in terms of weeks or months. I cycle faster than you can shake your head. I would ask if that was normal... but what is normal?, lol No such thing. Is it something I should be concerned about ? A little late in life to change anything but I am curious.

Yep, I hear that a lot. The darkness of depression is horrible.

I have depressive psychosis as someone with bipolar 2. Had one episode of the psychosis two years ago and that's what was the final push for hospitalization. People with bp2 deffo can get psychosis, it's more depressive than manic from what was explained to me

@@lynnr8290 Yeah you can get hallucinations with depression + bipolar II. Not very common. You sure you don't have bipolar one? When I have depression I hear things. I see things and also have weird smells. This is the same as what I'm full-blown psychotic. The only difference is I'm talking so much everything runs together. I just got out of the hospital myself. Not very many people know that bipolar two people get hallucinations with completely normal. Try a older fast acting antidepressant. Not an SSRI. I've been dealing with this illness for 20 years. Abilify is good and they have a new drug called Vrylar. The Abilify is the only drug that's work for me in 5 years. Downside is it's 1200 a month. The Vrylar is 1600. These are the two best drugs on the market

I have type 2, I wouldn’t wish it on my worse enemy. The times I’m in the hypomania stage I feel more productive and I’m happy but it only lasts a few hours or a couple of days. Depression with type 2 is indescribable. I think about Suicide everyday I wake up. But anyways, nice explanation of the types in this video.

@@natefigueroa I'm sure it's not type one, not yet at least. I've had a few hypomania episodes but never full blown, and I've had a couple of doctors (most from an IOP program, and then one private business) said that's what it is. My hypomania is usually agitation, aggravation and restlessness- just a bit more extreme than someone's typical "woke up on the wrong side of the bed" day.

Wow worn out? I'll bet. Mania is exhausting for the person who's not manic. I"m glad you got help from a therapist to make better choices. That was really smart. Of course you can't beat having a dog either :)

Hi Kizzy. Thanks for continuing to want to watch despite being discouraged by my tone and choice of words. First - I do think it was a good choice for Patty to get out of a relationship where the dynamics exhausted her. That means it was not a good fit for her. Bipolar or not, a bad fit is a bad choice. So it's not only because he had bipolar disorder. Also I happen to know Patty outside of RU-vid, so I have a little more of a back story. Second - I don't agree that I shouldn't use the word "worse." Look at some of the other comments below or on my other bipolar videos. People talk about it being a "nightmare" and "horrible" etc. Untreated bipolar disorder CAN be those things. It doesn't have to be though. The disorder does not have to define you or ruin you. People can get help, I can't speak to access to care outside the US. But that doesn't mean there aren't alternative medicines or treatment approaches. There are drugs used in other countries that aren't available in the US. I did make a video on behavioral strategies to address bipolar disorder. You can see it here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-awPP5YrVGyY.html Lastly, thanks again for the feedback. I can't promise that I'll tip toe about my words - but I will take into account what you said. I don't want to my "education" to be a downer for you.

Hi Kizzy. Dr. Marks knows me away from her channel, so she knows my emotional makeup much better than someone casually commenting. Please understand that the person I was talking about was untreated and out of control. He was using all sorts of illegal drugs and engaging in a ton of risky behaviors. A lot of this I discovered after breaking up with him. So there was lying and cheating and all sorts of other things going on that put me at risk physically and emotionally. He loved his mania. He loved staying up for days at a time doing his hobbies and basically binging on whatever he was into at the moment. This is a totally different situation from your own. I have friends with the disorder who are on treatment and struggle with meds that cease to help them and are constantly struggling to feel good and to feel normal. I love these friends. But they don't do things to hurt me. He did. And there is a huge difference between people trying to take care of themselves, like yourself, and people who are just riding the wave and self medicating with whatever substance they can purchase at a concert. I would not date another bipolar person, because I've been through it now more than once, and it's not for me. And that's my choice. I'm not a bad person because I know I can't handle those ups and downs. I have to do what I need to do to take care of my health and well being just like you do.

Thanks Patty for the clarification!

I really didn't want to post all my personal business in a public forum like this, but I felt like Kizzy needed more of a back story. My ex was super destructive and it was a big deal for me to finally stand up and say no to him and to say I'd had enough. He was very difficult to break up with and even that part of it was exhausting. I have my own physical and mental health issues to take care of, so I put myself first. Finally. It was a good choice for me, and I stand by it. In fact, I should have done it well before I did and saved myself a ton of grief.

Excellent! I hope they understand better.

If you think you have bipolar I disorder instead of bipolar II disorder, please see a doctor or a therapist just to be certain that your diagnosis is correct.

Hi Ruby van der Kuil sorry for the trigger.

@@DrTraceyMarks wow you are good!

Hi yeddybear! I think it's a good idea to talk to someone to get some more insight on your own situation. Sometimes people can get by for a while without needing heavy duty help like medication. but if it's really bipolar disorder, the hypomanic states over time can result in greater negative consequences. You want to catch it before that happens. If you start a relationship with a doctor, even if you don't need to go to them regularly now, if that changes at some point in the future you can quickly go back to someone who has already met you and know your story. Best wishes to you.🙂

yeddybear , I’m right there with ya!

Hi Krista. That would be unipolar depression. Major depressive disorder recurs/cycles too.

Maybe it's major depressive disorder? Don't blindly trust me on this tho, but i can guess because all these time I thought that I have major depressive disorder but it turns out I'm just bipolar 2. Both of them are quite similar actually.

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Yep, I hear you. Depression is devastating. I hope you feel better soon.

Are you doing ok? i have bipolar 1 aswell and was thinking of quitting the meds too because now i follow schedule and much happier place..What made you want to quit?

Oh that's great to hear. Best wishes