Faces of Bipolar Disorder (PART 4) "Cyclothymia"

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What is CYCLOTHYMIA? If you or a loved one have recently been diagnosed with Cyclothymia, we're sure you have lots of questions like: how is it diagnosed, what are the common symptoms, how is it treated, and what's the difference between Cyclothymia and the other types of Bipolar Disorder? Well, you've come to the right place and welcome to Polar Warriors!
This is (PART 4) in our series titled “Faces of Bipolar Disorder.” We've already covered Bipolar Diagnosis, Bipolar Type 1, Bipolar Type 2, and now we're moving on to Cyclothymia. We will also extensively cover symptoms like Rapid Cycling, Mania, Hypomania, Mixed-States, Depression, Psychosis, and so much more! If you want to learn a LOT about Bipolar Disorder, stop back by for many more videos to come in this series.
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@michiganabigail 2 года назад

I love how you made sure to point out that “mild” does not mean “easy.”

@dougclendening5896 Год назад

I appreciate that too, but mild does not capture the grinding pain of swapping between moods multiple times a day, especially when you need to get stuff done and people in your family or work rely on you.

@sicsempertyrannis3271 6 лет назад

I was diagnosed today with Cyclothymia. For over 20 years or so, I will go through times of extreme motivation. I feel as if I am at the top of the world, as if there aren't enough hours in the day to accomplish all of the projects I eagerly start. Then out of nowhere, as if someone just threw water on a fire, I will lose all motivation and go into a depressive state. In these states, I will sleep for days, will barely eat or drink, and have no regard for my personal care. I have always knew this wasn't normal but have been too embarrassed to mention it before because I felt I was just weird. I thought, no one I knew was like this except for people that are bipolar. I wondered if there was a "bipolar light" or something like that. There is, and it's called - Cyclothymia. Knowing now what is wrong and that there is an actual diagnosis, makes me feel a lot more comfortable accepting with my newly named affliction.

@PolarWarriors 6 лет назад

Stepha Reno i’m so glad you found my channel and finally got a diagnosis. Thank you for sharing your story with everyone. The more people talk about what they’ve been through, the less alone others might feel. One of the reasons I started this channel was because of how afraid people are to talk about their struggles. Most peoples lives aren’t as perfect as they make them look on Facebook LOL. Everything you described is so normal, and it definitely feels great when you have a name for the monster. I hope you feel very welcome on this channel and stop back by anytime :-)

@Nat524Ricci 4 года назад

I feel like this MAY be what I’m experiencing. I’ve been diagnosed ADHD (no hyperactivity, only mentally) but my psych is wondering about bipolar. I was diagnosed bipolar in my early 20s and was put on Saphris and Lithium. The drugs made me suicidal within about 30 days which wasn’t normal for me. I’ve been depressed since age 10. 4th grade. I’ve NEVER experienced mania for longer than one day. I feel like those few times it wasn’t really mania. I’ve never had never ending energy nor not needed sleep. I def have dysthymia (constant depression) and want to believe my ADD diagnosis is correct but there’s no definitive way to tell I guess. Recently a psych put out a paper on this - suggesting there IS bipolar without mania or hypomania. Most don’t agree as then there would be no opposite POLES. Lol I am SO exhausted mentally and physically ALL of the time.

@TeamCat1128 4 года назад

Yes! Finally a way to describe it. -A roaring fire that’s been doused with water- I’ve been searching for a way to help my friends and family understand what it’s like and this is it.

@BengenixFitness 4 года назад

Hey. Read your comment and can relate to this. Today I had a conversation therapist and they said I have traits of Cyclothymia. I have never heard of this and I’m a health care professional. Looking through the symptoms and seeing what you have written all fits. It’s a difficult day and hard to swollow. But it is almost a relief to know there is a thing but I also don’t want this diagnosis as an excuse for how I behave from time to time. Scary times.

@elifkaya2356 3 года назад

reading your comment feels like i wrote myself!!! 😭

@brookevaughn7206 5 лет назад

You sound like you actually care. God bless you.

@queenofscots839 5 лет назад

Was 40 when I was finally diagnosed and given the proper treatment.. 9 years later having an absolutely fabulous mostly drama free existence!😅

@seaninlondon4424 5 лет назад

Hi Art, can I ask what treatment got you better?

@stephenfogerty9315 3 года назад

@@seaninlondon4424 was gonna ask the same, shame

@AidaRoshan 3 года назад

Can you please share the treatment that worked for you?

@nessanouj 3 года назад

Hi, curious to hear what worked for you

@queenofscots839 3 года назад

@@nessanouj sorry missed all the comments.... take a low dose of Lamagerine, 100mg, 10mg lexapro

@robbieramirez8273 4 года назад

I don’t think I’ve ever been so sad and happy knowing what I’m going through can be explained. Thank you!

@texasfight737 5 месяцев назад

Same here…

@heatherfoster9315 3 года назад

A note to my comrades: •you are never alone in this war •please do not give up seeking health, you DESERVE it •when you feel like letting go, hold fast I wish all of you, peace

@PolarWarriors 3 года назад

Thank you for your words of support to the community Heather. I wish you peace as well in your own life. Hope your week is going well! :) -Rachel (Polar Warriors Team Member)

@JolieGaronne 6 лет назад

I have just been diagnosed with Bipolar 2, after 30 years of feeling "moody". I'm pretty sure I had cyclothymia in the first place and due to a lack of diagnosis/treatment and me being over 40 now, it gotten worse. Thanks for this very informative video :)

@PolarWarriors 6 лет назад

Lynda Thank you for sharing and joining the conversation! You are very welcome here so stop by anytime :-)

@Analogicty 5 лет назад

Hey I just got diagnosed with bipolar 2 yesterday and I'm pretty confused. I thought that I had cyclothymia and the psychiatrist said that it seemed like I had bipolar2 and prescribed me olanzapine. What do you think I should do. I'm only 20 years old and I don't want to waste my life riding this rollercoaster. Any advice will be appreciated.

@AutomaticDuck300 5 лет назад

I'm sure I had cyclothymia until I took drugs at a party when I was 21 and that set me off to being full blown bipolar 2.

@AutomaticDuck300 4 года назад

@Fresh Beginnings I'm not saying that the drugs made me bipolar but that I was already pre-disposed to mental illness and the drugs either set it off or made it worse.

@Al_V 4 месяца назад

I come back to this video at times just to reinforce and assure that my condition exists, it's not my fault, and that I and my psychiatrist have an effective relationship and plan for the rest of my life. My father died at 56 due to a heart attack and his tragic life was severely impacted by Bipolar 1. Believing that mental illness in the Bipolar world was/is all or nothing (meaning Bipolar 1 or just being moody) is a big mistake, but if you don't know it, you can't address it. My condition was revealed when I started seeing a psychologist. I couldn't take the emotional outbursts that affected my family, the night sweats, the panic attacks, etc. He was the one who diagnosed me with Cyclothymia and since then, my life has improved. Thanks again for the content, your transparency, and a forum for us to help and talk together.

@PolarWarriors 4 месяца назад

What a great comment! In case you are interested Rob offers one on one support on Patreon and he has a weekly support group for patrons only on discord. Would love to have you there! Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

@orionhale788 5 лет назад

Diagnosed yesterday. I'm not surprised, as I've been struggling for years with an underlying issue I couldn't put my finger on.

@rebeccacalloway3552 6 лет назад

I'M BIPOLAR,I ENDED UP IN THE HOSPITAL,I WAS SEEING THINGS,I WAS SO SCARED I COULDN'T BREATH GOOD,IT FELT LIKE MY HEART WAS GOING TO BEAT OUT OF MY CHEST. COME TO FIND OUT I'VE BEEN SUFFERING WITH THIS ILLNESS SINCE I WAS A CHILD.

@PolarWarriors 6 лет назад

Rebecca Calloway doesn’t it feel good when you finally get an answer! A name for this monster! I’m really glad that you are finding some answers and even watching videos to learn more. A very warm welcome to my channel :-)

@DelaLivi 5 лет назад

I was diagnosed with cyclothymia when I was about 14. For me, it can be really debilitating. I can be fine one second, but then something can trigger me into a depressive state. Thank you for giving more information about this subject.

@stunzeed4899 2 года назад

how did you get diagnosed ? I’m 14 rn

@DelaLivi 2 года назад

@@stunzeed4899 you're going to have to see a psychiatrist to get diagnosed. Make triple sure that they check you for other stuff like ADHD, autism, and trauma first.

@aiyaethuil Год назад

@@DelaLivi 100%. I have cyclothymia, adhd, fibromyalgia, etc making legit everything difficult to diagnose. I hope you're managing well. Sending all the good vibes. ❤

@joanneroberts1529 2 года назад

I was diagnosed with cyclothymia 4 years ago, until then my diagnosis was depression and anxiety then I was honest with my doctor, sent to a psychiatrist and was diagnosed with this. A lot of people think its not s bad illness to have...live with it for a week or live with someone with someone who has it for a week (like my husband).. THEN tell me its not bad!!

@MrWelshman83 6 лет назад

I was diagnosed with Cyclothymia last year and I still struggle to accept that at times. It isn’t mild like a lot of people think and sometimes it just makes life that much harder to deal with.

@PolarWarriors 6 лет назад

Tom Banwell I think it’s great that you are searching for answers and watching videos to learn more about it. Definitely give yourself some credit for that. I wish more people would do what you are doing. What you said is absolutely true about cyclothymia being misunderstood as mild. It can be downright nasty for sure. A very warm welcome to my channel Tom :-)

@0110jess 6 лет назад

I got diagnosed two years ago with anxious distress and do cbt twice a month, you should definitely consider seeing a therapist! It really helps me work out my mood swings. Granted it can’t definitely be difficult to cope sometimes but it’s nice having that support.

@MsKiprusoff 6 лет назад

I have this, it sucks I get hypomania every month, I cant sleep, my mind races so bad, I feel like superman and feel like I can do anything, taking flights to different countries (when I had money), knifing a nike sign on my foot one time, breaking up with boyfriends, ditching friends, saying wierd things. I can't focus at work, hard to keep organized. It is seriously debilitating. I just got diagnosed in November at 33 years old.

@The1stMrJohn 4 года назад

Sounds familiar, I stabbed myself a couple of times and used to burn myself frequently, I also spent a LOT of money and didn't care what happened to me. I haven't done stuff like this for a while now. I hope you've got somebody in your life that you can talk to. Take care, John in England

@krissymarklewis1793 2 года назад

exactly the same as me!

@MsDavo123 2 года назад

i hope some life changes and meds i’ll help you when you feel hyper try meditation music it helps me a lot to come down ⛄️

@benbuurman254 5 лет назад

I have this, but was misdiagnosed for years! I got a lot of mixed states which were mistaken for ‘long’ panic attacks. Lamictal and proper therapy have changed my life. It can get better! It’s just like taking insulin and dieting for diabetes. Brains are organs too.

@chickenwang95 6 лет назад

This is the best video I've seen on Cyclothymia. Thank you.

@catmother4214 3 года назад

Fantastic video !!! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

@tanyatheriotlmt3002 5 лет назад

Thank you Robert. You are opening the eyes of so many people. Especially the caregivers. My daughter age 16 has attempted suicide twice and been inpatient both times. I recently discovered the hyper sexuality she experiences and it was devastating. What breaks my heart is she had no clue that this along with the other symptoms of bipolar is behind the reasons for her thoughts and actions. She felt ashamed and dirty lowering her self esteem even more. I’m trying to educate myself on everything I need to k ow about bipolar so I can help her understand what she is feeling and how to treat it. I’m ashamed to admit that I’ve said some nasty comments to her about acting out on her hyper sexuality by I didn’t understand it. I didn’t even know this existed. I assumed she was just self destructing bc she had boundaries or self worth. Like what we call a slut. She has been slipping through the cracks of the system and not being diagnosed properly.

@PolarWarriors 5 лет назад

Tanya Marie i’m so sorry that you have to watch your baby girl go through that. It was really hard for my mom to watch my life often fall apart and realistically not being able to do anything about it at the time. I have an amazing community on Patreon which is like an online tip jar for the channel. People can donate as little as a dollar a month and have access to contact me if they have any questions. If things get bad and you need to reach out, please don’t hesitate to contact me through there and you can always cancel at any time. I’d be more than happy to help! There is a link at the top of all my video descriptions if you’d like to check it out :-)

@ianpreston403 3 года назад

fully understand where your coming from 2 suicide attempt very serious thought it was attention seeking started give finally back on my medication helps much more you need to do

@mortizmetzger 3 года назад

I have ADHD but sometimes my mood swings feel so intense I wonder if I should go get tested for cyclothymia. Your advice on how to deal with doctors is SPOT on, I have not seen any mental health videos be so thorough about how to approach a process that is so often misunderstood. Thank you for your content!

@daddyduke4661 5 лет назад

i got diagnosed with bipolar 2 at a very young age. I was put on many different medications to try and find the correct key to help. I spent most of those years in juvenile detentions. once I turned 18, I stopped all the medication and took to smoking weed to try and even me out. well now I'm 26 and I'm struggling beyond anything I truly care to admit. I cant express how thankful I am to have come across your videos yesterday. I struggle opening up to people about my inner demons and the times i have it usually goes bad. I don't really know how to find the proper help that I know deep down I need. I just have such a strong hate for pills now that I'm older because of all the stuff I had experienced while I was a child. These videos are helping me understand what I've spent most of my life trying to run from. Its very difficult trying to understand something like this when you know you are a bit different then everyone else. It gives me hope in myself. Much Love, and to anyone else fighting these demons? you are a fucking warrior!!!! Never stop fighting!

@crichy 6 лет назад

This is the best video on Cyclothymia I've seen. Thank you so much for explaining it so straightforward! I relate to a lot of these symptoms, hopefully I can build up the courage to talk to a professional about it

@prettyhollypolly7553 6 лет назад

moonlightbae not rust me it works xxx you'll feel so much better for it but if not you're still awesome!

@vasantipunchoo3699 2 года назад

Im impressed with your coherence in spite of being bipolar

@seaninlondon4424 5 лет назад

I'm 50 male and just realised I have Cyclothymia. The rollercosater in the dark from hell. I'm going to the docs Monday. Good video.

@nicolaalford0 6 лет назад

I’ve opened Pandora’s box n can’t stop crying!! 🖤

@nicolaalford0 6 лет назад

Thanks 🙏🏽. Feeling much better released n now meditating x

@PolarWarriors 6 лет назад

Ain't Bipolar a BASTARD, alford.associates Awe... what’s going on? Can you trace anything back to a trigger that started it all? I have really been struggling myself the last couple of weeks. Things you don’t see in front of the camera… I absolutely go through my own struggles all the time. I can trace it back to a couple of nights where I didn’t sleep well, and then ended up manic without conserving my energy. I should know better, but a lack of clarity is definitely a symptom of the illness I still struggle with sometimes. I hope the feelings pass soon my friend :-)

@nicolaalford0 6 лет назад

Polar Warriors aw thank u for opening up I’m honoured Was triggered by going to see my daughter in Goodnight Mr Tom tonight at the theatre 🎭

@nicolaalford0 6 лет назад

Polar Warriors plus just out of 4 week Bipolar depression so hypersensitive next couple of days. I gotta poem to free write then shamanic music on n sleep 💤

@nonyabeezwax8693 5 лет назад

Ain't Bipolar a BASTARD, alford.associates hang in there hun

@vanessaw7464 4 года назад

got diagnosed w cyclothymia yesterday :/ i’ve never heard of it until now. glad i was able to find a video explaining what this is. i thought i was just going crazy.

@lisa32469 3 года назад

This is my husband. We have been having a rough go and I started searching for some support for myself to help him..he won't go to the doctor, so here we are. But, having a name makes us have hope and I will definitely be sharing this with him. Thank you so much for starting this channel. I am sure you have been told many times what a lifesaver this is💜

@ilias3511 3 года назад

As a teen I tought I was a psychopath because of the mood swings but I recently found out I have 2 family members (grandma and uncle) who are diagnosed with bipolar so it’s actually really likely I have cyclomania

@keristevenson2757 6 лет назад

Wow...I was diagnosed with bipolar at 50. All of those years I was trying to fi d someone to help me...so sad when I finally was diagnosed. All of those years I could have been treating bipolar, which undiagnosed almost took me down. I lost a lot of years I could have been working on treatment. I saw at least 20 doctors since my teens. No one saw it, until I found a young, knowledgable up to date Doctor. She diagnosed it after our second visit. Mood stabilizers were life changing. Not to mention 2 medications my regular g.p had put me on we're exacerbating the bipolar symptoms. Glad to be diagnosed, but still can't get past how much personal anguish I went through. It has the same feeling as ptsd.

@cocogomez2278 6 лет назад

Keri Stevenson Dont be yourself up or the docs. Im in the same boat and was only diagnosed with ADD...until now. Think of the next 50 years you have to live better and be thankful you had a knowledgeable doc. We know it hasnt been easy but we can both move forward. Namaste.

@keristevenson2757 6 лет назад

Much Dutch -Thank you for the nice message. You may be right.😊🤞

@cocogomez2278 6 лет назад

Keri Stevenson Thanks for your post because sometimes i felt like i was the only one with a late diagnosis. I'm within my first month and trying to figure out a med that works. Day by day i guess. Trying to be grateful for the good days. 💜

@kaylacain5707 3 года назад

which meds exacerbated your symptoms that your general dp gave you? were they SSRIs/antidepressants?

@helenhughes9821 5 лет назад

I was just diagnosed today with Cyclothymia. It makes a lot of sense to me because I’ve always struggled with controlling my moods. This last few weeks it seems to have been worse than usual with so much crying and anxiety. I was also finding it hard to concentrate at work and carry out tasks that I could easily do before. It was like a thick fog in my brain. Information was going in but not staying there! I also stopped going to the gym and started over-eating again 😞

@PolarWarriors 5 лет назад

I'm so glad you got a proper diagnosis! It leads the way to treatments and resources. Its nice to finally put a name to what you were experiencing. It also gives validation that your symptoms were "real". You sound incredibly self aware and that is a HUGE piece of the puzzle. Your on a beautiful path!😊🙏🌞🌞 - Rob For additional content consider joining us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

@thirstykayak246 Год назад

Cyclothymia describes exactly the zone I was in for years until I actually went euphorically manic with psychotic features and was hospitalized as Bipolar type 1. Everyone was blown away, I’ve never been described as “moody” bc the changes were more subtle with cyclothymia. I still have friends who can’t believe it.

@OofAvocado 3 года назад

I was misdiagnosed for years. I was given an SSRI for my “depression”, when I wasn’t really depressed. Therefore I got Serotonin Syndrome. Scariest time of my life, I couldn’t even speak. I was recently diagnosed with Cyclothymia, and I’m excited to treat this and have my life back.

@PolarWarriors 3 года назад

Hi Katie, I'm so glad you were able to get a proper diagnosis. Sometimes it takes a while. I hope you have a good support/care team. -Rachel (Polar Warriors Team Member)

@DanielomorenoGaming 2 года назад

What is the treatment you use for cyclothymia

@pablobratcat 4 года назад

I probably have cyclothemia, I've been tested for bipolar but they said I didn't have severe enough mania. I've been on antidepressants for years, and I have lost friends and jobs due to being moody and crazy, nobody wants to be around someone who is unpredictable. 😒

@NattyByNature- 3 года назад

I can relate

@peaceman9706 2 года назад

lol me too

@DanielomorenoGaming 2 года назад

What is the treatment you use for cyclothymia?

@nessanouj 3 года назад

This is well explained. Good video. I feel like I’m somewhere in between cyclothymia and Bp2. Your videos are the only comfort I have in these dark times of trying to navigate my mental health issues. Thank you for what you do Robert ♥️

@livinglifeoutdoorstv6550 5 лет назад

Try never knowing who you are from day to day. Never knowing what will trigger trips around the moon or falls into the pits of despair. Wake up happy and in an hour want to burn it all. Love your spouse one minute and hate them the next. Be motivated and excited about the future soon want to quit it all and die. Light dark light dark light dark... Its not fun.

@coisadaxxx 4 года назад

This is one of the best videos Ive seen about it. I could identify with all symptoms and I feel like I've finally understood myself. This is an important video for bipolar people bc sometimes pp think we're crazy, but actually we have a mental illness that need attention and care

@mallorybreanne4791 Месяц назад

Just got diagnosed yesterday at 30 years old. Thought I was just lazy when I was in depressive episodes because it wasn't bad enough to be full blown depression but I also was not able to function. Then I'll go through phases of getting everything done in two or three days. When it was explained to me, it was so validating and I'm on the road to getting control of everything.

@PolarWarriors Месяц назад

Hi @mallorybreanne4791! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I know this illness can be hard to navigate. For what it's worth - a warm welcome to the Polar Warrior community =). You are NOT alone in your experience. I'd love to offer any support I can... If it interests you, I have a private community where you can message me directly and network with other people who are going through similar struggles. No pressure of course, but it would be great to have you join us. I'll include a link below: www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors Take extra good care of yourself @mallorybreanne4791 and I hope you will continue to stop by the channel. I appreciate you =) -Rob Whittaker, Polar Warriors

@kathymcgirt8944 5 лет назад

Do one about parenting with bipolar disorder - and maybe one for dealing with child welfare; both sides could probably use some education on that front.

@raybom7448 4 года назад

This video is very helpful and informative. I have difficulty gathering information about cyclothymia, it makes me feel like nobody really knows what it's about, but I was diagnosed with it and I needed as much information I could get to understand it. And I found this video very calming because at last I could find somebody who knows what it's about. There are also fellow sufferes in the comments so I don't feel so alone anymore. Thank you so much for the video! Keep it up, Sir!

@dianamonteith9422 2 года назад

Thank you for doing all this. You are a calm in the storm. God Bless you and give you peace. Fellow warrior.

@AlmostLover18 6 лет назад

Thank you for creating this channel! It's so informative and helpful!

@bethhubbs9937 3 года назад

You come off as very kind and caring. I am sure you are helping many people. :) Thanks for sharing information about cyclothymia.

@Nazuna500 2 года назад

dealt with depression and hypomania since 7 yrs old. was only recently diagnosed as cyclothymia. and it's explained so much of my depression issues and subsequent mood swings. currently on meds now and it's been amazing for me.

@PolarWarriors 2 года назад

I'm so glad to hear that you finally received and accurate diagnosis and that your treatment has been helpful for you!! :) -Rachel (Polar Warriors team member)

@DanielomorenoGaming 2 года назад

What is the treatment you use for cyclothymia?

@pyro4151 5 лет назад

I have cyclothymia and this is truly the best video I've seen on this Thank you for doing this, it's like your telling people how i feel I may been seen as a 'moody' teen but actually I'm cyclothymic People say i am 'a hot head' but im not

@louiseashton 6 лет назад

My doc thinks this is what I have. Love this series dude!

@annaboucher7135 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this. Truly, you are the motivation I needed to finally get a psychiatrist and look into mood stabilizers.

@tlrinn 3 года назад

Wow. This was really helpful. As someone who has suffered my whole life, I can assure you this does progress. I am just now ( in my 60’s) starting tge proper treatment 🙏🏻for cyclothymia/ Bipolar. Can ‘t wait to watch the other videos. Thank you.

@laisa. 11 месяцев назад

Wow.. how are you now? I'm almost 46 and just recently started connecting the dots of my almost daily energy/mood swings since I was 14/15....

@susanritchey1849 4 года назад

I liked your explanation of cyclothymia. I have Bipolar 1 and my son was diagnosed with cyclothymia...I understand more about it now. Thanks...love your new background

@kimheadland9224 5 лет назад

This is the best video I have seen on cyclothymia thank you

@beano5925 5 лет назад

Brilliant! I was just diagnosed by my psychologist today and this was a really helpful video! thank you

@brendaross248 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for your time and help.

@cherylr4672 Год назад

I am watching a lot of your videos now (I know years after you put them out) my 15 year old daughter has recently been diagnosed with bipolar 1 after having a few manic episodes & going in-treatment hospitalization. It’s a scary new journey for us, but I am thankful for finding you & these videos, which are truly helping me understand more ❤

@PolarWarriors Год назад

I’m so glad you found my channel. I think it’s wonderful that you are doing research on the illness. I just wanted to let you know that I am accessible if you need to reach out or have questions. There is a link in the video description or you can reach me directly. Hope to hear from you. :-) - Rob

@cherylr4672 Год назад

@@PolarWarriors - I appreciate that! It’s a very scary new world, and want to do everything I can to support my daughter ❤️❤️ Your videos are amazing & have given me more insight & understanding than any book or doctor has given. I am so grateful

@jesseholcomb3147 3 года назад

All my life I've had anger issues with no real good justification. As a kid I would often break things because something didn't work for me such as a video game glitching and making me have to restart all my progress. Or other things such as math or simple things like a hair in my coffee. I struggled with math a lot, I would get super angry and frustrated over small things without any real reason to be, just becauseI couldn't do it right the first few attempts. I've self medicated for 11+ years just to escape my anger but it never really helped. I often drink when I feel good and most times it goes well, I enjoy the intoxication. but other times it causes me to be overly emotional and burst out with anger or depression. I notice the mania when it happens but there's not much I can do about it. For many years I've tried many types of antidepressants with very little success. I'm currently on mood stabilizers as well as antidepressants. But I still swing from mood to mood depending on the triggers. I'm easily overwhelmed and frustrated. It's been like this my whole life as far as I can remember. My mania isn't explosive, but it's noticeable enough compared to a calm and collected state of mind. Im convinced I have type 2 with hypomania, I do have what others consider delusions but they are real to me. I've had hallucinations and because of that I've sought out help. I dont want to become worse. I've had enough of this illness. I just want it fixed. I've spent most of my life anxious and over-worried, depressed, and angery for no good reason. I feel like my reasons are good enough but others just think I'm wrong or delusional or I'm not putting enough effort into things. I'm fairly educated, I've managed to graduate college with an associates degree in science and my mania made me think I could be some great scientist. Even though I didn't do as well as I had hoped in my classes. I feel disassociated with a lot of life, like I can't relate to anyone enough. I feel stuck and unable to surface from this hole I'm in.

@carmenvargas9899 11 месяцев назад

Look for Jesuscrist he is the healer. Join a reading bible and do sports. Stay away from toxic people, be safe you did a lot for your studies enjoy and be happy

@ellenkellam4201 6 лет назад

Very helpful video. Thanks for reminding us that we only have one life and deserve the best treatment possible.

@PolarWarriors 6 лет назад

Ellen Kellam you are most welcome and I’m glad you found my channel! Stop by anytime :-) -Robert www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

@tanyawilson729 5 лет назад

I was diagnosed as having Major Depressive Disorder so I was very confused as to whether I had bipolarity but thank you for the clarification.

@constant_change72 6 лет назад

It doesn't feel "mild"

@PolarWarriors 6 лет назад

Carmen Guy yes! That’s exactly why I made sure to emphasize that “mild does not mean easy.” All types of Bipolar can be incredibly difficult and we all have different thresholds or ways that we experience it. I really hope the videos are helpful on your journey and thank you for the comment :-)

@jamblesrasmussen3466 4 года назад

It's different for everyone. It so hard I've had friends tell me I'm just a negative Nancy or I'm too emotional. I've struggled for years until I got diagnosed. With the help of my therapist I'm starting to feel. Not normal but normal for me. Believe in yourself!! We can get through it together!! ❤️♥️♥️

@benjaminknudson5997 3 года назад

It must be extremely difficult to diagnose. I can't imagine how many people have gone their whole lives without any knowledge of the ways their brain chemicals betray them

@bennbekmuir 3 года назад

@@benjaminknudson5997 i recon ive had this for 10 years, only just found this a month ago.

@paulsharkey6576 3 года назад

It's not mild. Not even close. That word needs to removed. IT IS NOT MILD!!!!!!!

@francesmatisse9859 4 месяца назад

I appreciate the way you articulated this. It was informative and compassionate, thank you!

@PolarWarriors 4 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@monicamondragon5516 5 лет назад

So informative and supportive.

@Becca12345ful 5 лет назад

Where has this information been my whole life?

@missjddrage1111 2 года назад

Ikr.

@TassieJake 3 года назад

Cheers Rob 😎 Good help and the way you speak about it eases the load of it all 👍

@chrisburke2085 6 лет назад

Thank you for all the information

@aaliyahlareine 6 лет назад

I really appreciate your work!! Thank you so much for this information ❤️

@edusanesteban5868 3 года назад

Thanks for the video and your channel, we did really need it. I was diagnosed with cyclothymia last year, I have to say that to me is the biggest nightmare I can have. I feel like a have a bomb inside of me that never know when it's going to explode. If you are happy you know it is not going to last too much and If I feel depressed you feel like hell. I have insomnia for a few days and after that I sleep like an angel. Nobody really understands as much as they tell you they do, not your partners or friends or parents. Medication is the next worst thing, to me Lythium is not doing too much, I still feel the ups and downs and if I take a little bit more I feel like a toy without emotions. I want to encourage anyone who is in this journey to not loose your faith and keep on trying doctors until you find the right one with the right treatment to you.

@DanielomorenoGaming 2 года назад

What is the treatment you use for cyclothymia

@shehanpratt7831 4 года назад

I'm currently attending college to become a mental health nurse. This video is extremely helpful! Will be checking out your other ones and sharing with the class!

@PolarWarriors 4 года назад

Shehan Pratt That means so much to me! The world needs more people who are proactive on learning like you are. If you have any questions, I’ll always do my best to help :-)

@alyssab3953 3 года назад

Thanks man! I appreciate your video- you do great work here! Your video is easy to understand and genuine.

@PolarWarriors 3 года назад

Alyssa B Thank you so much! Stop by the channel any time 😊☀️☀️

@cocogomez2278 6 лет назад

Thank you Polar Pal for making these videos. 💛💜💙

@PolarWarriors 6 лет назад

Much Dutch You are very welcome! Thank you for watching my videos and taking the time to comment :-)

@emilylabarre3175 3 года назад

I got diagnosed with bipolar 2 today, i am 39. Additionally i have a borderline diagnosis and ADD. I don't know how to handle this, it's just a lot right now..... But thank you for your Videos, they give me something to hold on to..👏😘

@shirleyhowell3593 3 года назад

Thank you!!! 🙏💛 You really help us understand what's going on here!!! 🌻Such a great work you are doing!!! 💜

@PolarWarriors 3 года назад

I appreciate that Shirley!!

@shirleyhowell3593 3 года назад

@@PolarWarriors SUCH A GREAT WORK!!! 🙏💙💜💛💖

@blankblank5524 Год назад

Your videos are fantastic!My son,who’s 20, just got diagnosed with cyclothymia 8 weeks ago.Thanks so much🙃☺️

@PolarWarriors Год назад

Hi, Rob offers one on one support on Patreon if you are interested. He also posts more personal information about his day to day struggles like his recent hospital stay. Take gentle care! 🙏 Sometimes we all need someone to talk to: www.crisistextline.org/ teenlineonline.org/talk-now/ Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member (H)old (O)n (P)ain (E)nds www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

@Professional-ki2uk 5 лет назад

Vr short and smart. 100% to the point

@kobi2024 3 года назад

I was just diagnosed with BPD and Cyclothymia, I was aware of BPD but it was the first time I heard about Cyclothymia, thanks for the good explanation.

@PolarWarriors 3 года назад

You're so welcome!

@pamelavelillagarcia1764 4 года назад

Thank you for your support and info

@PolarWarriors 4 года назад

Pamela Velilla Garcia Thanks for taking the time to comment! I hope you feel very welcome here and stop by the channel again sometime 😊☀️☀️

@banwomer560 6 лет назад

Very well explained and pretty useful 🙌🏻

@ruthlessadmin 6 лет назад

I'm 35 and despite the patterns of mood and overall dysfunction in my life , I've found it hard to accept that it lives up to bipolar. However, I've taken a bunch of online tests, and always break their scales. I even took one for cyclothymia, and tried to be as conservative in my answers as was still honest, and it told me I surpass the criteria. Based on all the tests, and self-education, I'd say I'm bipolar II. What's really prompted me to start taking my symptoms more seriously, is that the moods recently went from maybe a handful per year to suddenly several per day, seemingly over night. It's rather distressing. The change happened after my latest (and what I can now only describe as) hypomanic episode. It was like a switch flipped or somebody suddenly turned a knob up to 11 in my brain. Thankfully, it has slowed back down a bit over the weeks since it started, but it's still too much. I suppose the main reason I've gone this long with it, is because very few people have had to live with me (outside of family, among whom some are bipolar and others...well, let's just say they're "some kinda crazy" but idk what) so I just blend in there. Romantic relationships are woefully unstable and never last. My one marriage didn't last more than a year (really only half) b/c I was out of control (pretty sure there's a nasty personality disorder at play too). Also, I'm an alcoholic which seems to go a long way toward managing my moods (but not so much in managing my life). I guess the CNS depressant keeps me from getting too wild when I'm up, while also keeping me upright and feeling good enough not to kill myself when I'm down. But I can't drink 24/7 even if I wanted to, so there's no way to manage it now that it's cycling so erratically. Trying to get the courage to go get help, buuuut...The alcoholism is making that very very difficult b/c I know it's one of the first things I have to face. I mean, I have to face it eventually one way or another whether I have bipolar or am just delusional or something, either way......

@KathyHussey063 6 лет назад

+statikreg There are usually Crisis Lines or Help Lines in most cities these days you can call and ask for a good doctor to call for appointment and/or call in times of crisis or bad depressions or manias. Or go online and enter 'Mental Health Clinic and your city, state' into whatever search bar (Google , Bing etc) is at the top of your computer or cell. A list should pop up of potential drs you could make an appointment with. When you go talk to the dr, take a list of : #1) your top 10 screwed up life events and #2) a list of the symptoms you have that worry you that you are bipolar. If you have hallucinations ever, if you have periods of time where you are so depressed it's very hard to keep doing whatever you are supposed to be doing, to get up or go to work or brush your teeth and bath, If you are excessively eating or not eating nearly enough, if you can't sleep or you go days just wanting to sleep and not get up. You need to write down if you have suicidal thinking or homicidal thoughts.If you can't control yourself -in what ways it is hard to control yourself. How often you cry, how long. #3) List what your top 3 closest relationships are like now and what the last 3 before now were like. Why did they end ? Did your behavior cause them to end or not ? Using this info, discuss the lists with a dr. and ask them to test and evaluate you. Doing all of this is your start, your first steps towards having a happier more fulfilling life and you owe it to yourself to be as happy as possible with this one life you have. A doctor is not going to make you quit drinking , but with the help of a good dr. , or therapist , you may come to that decision on your own, and then they can help you as you go through that . To treat the underlying mental health issue , it helps if there are not substances being added to you that are clouding your thinking and behavior because, for example, an alcoholic may say and do a lot of things they never would do or say sober , so it gets very difficult to know what parts of your life and emotions are due to a habit or addiction, versus being due to cyclothymia or bipolar disorder.You'd be amazed how much better you'll feel if you stopped self medicating with alcohol (because hangovers, liver damage, not to mention the cash expense that goes along with alcohol abuse and the relationships killed by alcoholism's results are NOT a good trade off for the calming effect alcohol has .) You need a medicine that actually works on the real problem without all the negative baggage alcoholism brings along with it , you need a med that actually works to calm the mind some and level out your thinking and reactivity, Get help , take charge of it and decide you want something better for yourself. You'll NEVER regret that decision. You will suffer so much less inside and so will everyone around you.

@minnthirteen.6534 Год назад

Thank you for this 🙏❤ been confused and searching for a long time and this makes a lot of sense. Great advice for seeking help. Thank you 🙏

@PolarWarriors Год назад

@laisa. 11 месяцев назад

@@PolarWarriorshi,would be so interested to read about the hospitalisation, where can it be read, please?

@loriomyoreo8224 4 года назад

Through your videos, I have learned that as a supportive partner of a polar warrior, I serve the relationship best if I remain flexible in every way possible. The more I withdraw expectations, judgements and even time together, greater the trust and less the stress for both of us.

@PolarWarriors 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing!

@ditacollins2038 Год назад

This is a very well done series. Thanks!!

@PolarWarriors Год назад

Thank you so much for watching! Stop by the channel anytime :-) - Rob

@mariamayub212 3 года назад

I want to do everything I can to help my friend. Thank you so much for these videos!

@PolarWarriors 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@markwatkins581 4 года назад

Well done, I am BPP1, I can relate to everything you say in your Videos, keep up the good work

@PolarWarriors 4 года назад

Thank you for watching! - Rob For additional content consider joining us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

@ritooraj 3 года назад

You are right! Our life depends on getting the correct treatment. I am struggling with mood swings....one doctor labels it as cyclothymia, second doctor labelled it as general anxiety disorder and third is working without a label. I am struggling for nearly 32 years now.

@DanielomorenoGaming 2 года назад

What is the treatment you use for cyclothymia

@ritooraj 2 года назад

@@DanielomorenoGaming I have used different medicines over the years. Moved to different medicines as the previous ones became ineffective over time.

@DanielomorenoGaming 2 года назад

@@ritooraj did you used medicines as lithium and lamictal and how much mg ratio

@ConoceUnAngel 6 лет назад

Once again :) another amazing master piece ✨😘

@JohnnyNada 8 месяцев назад

I got diagnosed with this today at age almost 31. I also have severe ADHD. rock on mother freakers

@Kaynos 5 лет назад

Exactly what i have. No full blast mania or depression but lots of mood swing between these 2 extreme. I'm taking lamotrigine (with welbutrin) and it really help with mood stabilization. Lamotrigine however takes a long time to really kick-in, in my case almost 3 months but once it happen, you can really feel the difference.

@davidcollins6050 5 лет назад

Thank you, Robert.

@alliedwolf 6 лет назад

Excellent, thank you.

@TBSGeoffVendetta22 Год назад

This was very powerful for me. I had Warped idea of bipolar disorder and what it is. I've had friend who was bipolar 1 saw him in psychos a couple times and mania. I recently believe I was misdiagnosed as depressive disorder. Took depression drug called zolof smoked weed on it and went into full blown psychos for two days which ive never experienced. After watching several videos on mental health diagnosis speaking to friends and family I believe now I have bipolar 2. I only went to see councilor during depressive state or after a depressive state during hyper mania state. So either appeared really depressed or like a really happy positive guy. I love the advice and videos thanks for sharing.

@ArtificialExperience 4 месяца назад

Thank you for this video.

@PolarWarriors 4 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@adrianjabs5752 3 года назад

Thx my friend I'm bipolar 1 good upload U touched on kindling theory bcuz I'm worried about brain damage or relapse I know mixed mood is the most dangerous we all have to be careful !! 👍😀

@stephenfermoyle4578 2 года назад

it is very scary so many versions thank you

@josyjosy7495 2 года назад

You are so kind. Thank u.

@belladonnapearl9066 2 года назад

Great video. My husband goes through this.

@baileyascot 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video. I was diagnosed just over a week ago. I have spent my whole life knowing that something was wrong with me. I was too arrogant to seek help. When I did, I was diagnosed with depression. It kept getting worse-I would self medicate with alcohol. I have left a path of destruction in my wake over the years. Knowing I am not alone on this journey is so comforting. Between getting this diagnosis and AA, I know that at some point, I will be truly happy. Thank you.

@PolarWarriors 5 месяцев назад

Hi Bailey! I'm so glad you found Rob's channel! I found it a week after I was first diagnosed as well and it's been a godsend for a lot of people! In case you are interested Rob offers one on one support on Patreon and he has a weekly support group for patrons only on discord. Would love to have you! Dianna Polar Warriors Team Member www.patreon.com/PolarWarriors

@Al_V 4 месяца назад

I'm rooting for you! I was diagnosed several years ago and found that when the diagnosis was revealed to me and a path to help was identified, it changed my life. My father was Bipolar 1 and I used him as a gauge for me, which was the worst thing I could have done all of those years. Who knew Cyclothymia existed? Not me. Anyway, know that there’s competent, effective help and that the use of medication can be effective, as long as you and your psychiatrist have a plan.

@jenniperkins4260 6 лет назад

Thank you for your service. God bless you

@PolarWarriors 6 лет назад

Jenni Perkins Thank you so much again for the kind words Jenni! I hope you’re having a good start to the week and blessings to you as well 😊😇 Robert

@jamesthomas561 6 лет назад

Thanks fir an informative expise

@tootsmay4420 3 года назад

Dude you are a blessing 🙏🏽

@PolarWarriors 3 года назад

I appreciate that, thank you so much for watching!

@amyfinn3834 5 лет назад

Thank you very much for explaining that. 💡... 💙

@nancymedlin3112 6 лет назад

I love ur channel, I have scitzoaffective bipolar

@charlesmaines6706 6 лет назад

Thank you for sharing this information, Rob. I have a hard time talking to folks about my depression. I am 36 years old and scared as heck about my anger and depression. These video's have helped me to better understand bipolar and bipolar's different types.

@PolarWarriors 6 лет назад

Charles Maines i’m so glad my friend. That makes me feel really good that the videos are helping you. I am definitely scared of going back to the person I know I can become if I’m not careful. I guess it takes knowing how bad things can get to have a healthy fear of going back there. Stop back by anytime :-)

@wendygoddard6610 2 года назад

Thank you I like your videos very educational

@lynnclark1972 6 лет назад

Thankyou

@nicolaalford0 6 лет назад

Thank you again x really appreciate these posts

@PolarWarriors 6 лет назад

Ain't Bipolar a BASTARD, alford.associates my pleasure! Thank you for the support and watching my videos :-) Robert

@rashifarsya 6 лет назад

i always feel insecure to talk about my mood experience, but your video makes me want to be open about it, i always tried to behave as normal as i could as i grew up but sometimes i just couldn't hold it, my friend said that i might be just a very moody person but i feel different, i always feel that i have something wrong within. emotionally, i feel like i am in roller coaster where there are so many ups and downs, but i don't have emotion pattern like bipolar type 1 or 2 where one episode can last for several weeks/months, the mood swing is real and it doesn't take a long time to change. i've been doing a research by reading journals and articles about personality disorder, and i ended up with this, cyclothymia. i don't want to self-diagnose since i don't have a competence to do so, and i do still doubt it since there are several other mental disorders that resemble my behaviour. i just want to talk about it with someone and i want them to know that it's real, i don't want to hurt anyone anymore, and i just can't stand with the guilty feeling every time i do something reckless that i hardly control.

@PolarWarriors 6 лет назад

Rashif Arsya i’m so glad you found my channel. I have so much information on here that will help you understand more about bipolar disorder. Try your best to check out some of the other videos as you have time. I have a video that talks about the top 10 signs of bipolar disorder… I would suggest going through that and write down all of the symptoms you experience so you can talk to a doctor and possibly get the ball rolling so you don’t have to feel like this. You are absolutely not alone here and a very warm welcome to my channel :-)