I was actually misdiagnosed with Bipolar 1 when I was 18. 10 years later I got the right diagnosis of Bipolar 2. We honestly need to talk about Bipolar 2, it’s a silent killer
It took a long time to get a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. I was finally got one when I was 31. I was diagnosed with PTSD at 21. Its just seemed I only went to the doctor when I was feeling seriously down, until a manic episode landed me in the hospital. Thank you for your videos. I found out bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia run in my family.
Talking about mental health is causing a decline in mental health. Broken legs don’t spread socially like painful, toxic emotions. Our digital environment has evolved faster than our physical brains and that’s the issue.
@@KW4RL totally! It's been a long time since I didn't have a community which has helped my bipolar. It also helps to learn what you can about it! I just hope that confused others have an easier time with finding a community to help!
@@JoJoJoker yes our technology has developed faster than our DNA has adapted. But talking openly and publicly about mental health hasn't spread like a disease because we have begun discussing it on a social forum. A community for those with problems has paved the way for more of the people that would've suffered in silence and confusion to connect and receive support and guidance for managing their mental health problems. Just as a broken leg isn't communicable neither is mental health.
@@charlespentrose7834 awareness is the first step not the last. Mental health is definitely communicable. Anxiety causes anxiety. Hypochondria is a real thing and there are no tests to confirm specific mental health disorders. There are, conveniently enough, expensive drugs for them. I worked in mental health for 7 years…it’s about selling drugs not making people happier. Social media is a tool like nuclear energy: it can be used for productive or counter-productive purposes. Most people are using it for counter-productive purposes. That’s also known as (in spiritual terms) “addiction”… Screen addiction is causes more harm than chemical addiction. Literally. It’s all about imbalance.
Your page was a vital resource when my brother went into psychosis. I had never dealt with anything like that and was just plain overwhelmed but your videos provided such important knowledge! Thanks Dr. Tracy! Youre a valuable resource for us folks
I’ve had severe ocd, anxiety, unipolar depression, and early trauma my whole life (I’m in my 50s). I haven’t responded to the SSRIs. Anxiety and depression can look like certain bipolar spectrum disorders. It’s complicated.
Spiritual fungus has a 70% cure rate for those conditions. It costs about $100 for underground treatment. That’s why you stay sick…the cure is basically free.
Did you also get checked for ADHD? That can also be a big culprit that most people never consider. I'd recommend checking the Inattentive and Impulsive-Hyperactive criterias.
That’s a great suggestion. Thank you. I wonder how they treat adhd and anxiety disorders together? I imagine stimulants could exacerbate anxiety.. much appreciated.
@MrDcrules I had severe anxiety and we increased my stimulant, I was actually less anxious. There’s so many variables to say Do or Don’t Do, bc ya never know. Getting to know the mechanics behind the holy trinity of adhd anxiety depression was a game changer tho. It’s definitely complicated, esp when you factor in any trauma.
As another Psychiatrist, I can say that your presentations are wonderful. Thank you for mentioning the thoughts on spectrum. Unfortunately, though, in this world of short appointments and hitting everything with medication, I suspect some of the rise in incidence might be due to error. I have seen many patients in the midst of life turmoil and who have received mood stabilizers, uncertain why they were even prescribed. The benefit of a doctor/therapist who actually takes time and listens can do worlds of good.
I like the idea of calling it a spectrum because I feel like even with bp1 I experience symptoms throughout the day or week than lines up more with other types of bipolar.
I was diagnosed bipolar 2 , and then, i had surgery to remove my ovary cyst ( im still on hormonal medication, fasting on certain foods-mostly meat, drink vegetable broth everyday). I feel fine. My mood stabil, no ups down and no more manic eps. I read some articles that said there is correlation between ovary cyst with bipolar. Is it true, doc?
This is an amazing question I would love to hear about this. My daughter and I have both been diagnosed with bipolar but also respectively have had ovarian cysts PMDD and PCOS
I'm reading Gut and Psychology Syndrome, by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, maybe you've heard of it. I'm reading it because of my ADHD, but it also features the link between gut health and disorders like bipolar and schizophrenia. Maybe it's interesting for you as well :)
I have thyroid disease. Before I was diagnosed, I had multiple therapists tell me that they were assessing me for Bipolar Disorder. My TSH levels fluctuate, going through periods of stability. When they are within normal range, I am fine. But when they are too high or too low, it's a hell I wouldn't wish on anyone. So, personally, I think psychiatric diagnoses are handed out too liberally.
This was very eye opening for me! Diagnosed BiPolar II, on meds. However, I meet all the criteria you outlined, except for cannabis use. It’s almost like I was destined to develop it. Lifelong obesity, asthma, IBD, and my dad had BiPolar/Depression. Very interesting…like the perfect storm.
I got diagnosed bipolar 2 back when I was 17 and thought I understood what to look for. I ended up getting off my medication for a variety of factors and I started to do so many things that had long term effects on me and I didnt understand or comprehend why I did anything I did eventually had a fairly long psychosis, and I didn't understand what was happening until I stumbled on you bipolar playlist. At some point my medication stopped working last year and it just accelerated so much especially when I stopped taking my medication from hypomanic, to my first manic, to my first psychotic episode and it just didn't stop. I hadnt been functioning in almost every aspect of my life and I didn't know why I just wanted to thank you for being informative, and helping me realize what was going on.
Very interesting. My dad is still on the fence w mental health diagnosis/ treatment because of that notion of “this wasn’t as prevalent when I was growing up. Why is it now??” (Meanwhile he had two uncles commit suicide. I tried to explain that mental health wasn’t talked about or considered much back then which he acknowledged but kept wondering if todays environment was also a contributing factor. I’ll have to send him this to show it’s both!
Hope he'll get on board with mental health :) I for my part can just ask WHY was it NOT prevalent back then? Just seems so insane and ignorant to me :(
I find that people sometimes use this term casually to describe someone they don't like or has a bad attitude. The term OCD is also used frequently in conversations. It doesn't diminish the severity of the condition but sometimes it just become part of casual conversation . Thank you so much for your insightful and interesting videos . Have a great day .🙂
The ignorance surrounding marijuana is still with us since the movie ...REEFER MADNESS. Been using weed since 1970, 365 days a year, and am in top notch health, running a successful business for 45 years, customers bring me things to work on from chicago to my farmhouse. hmm, yup, folks sure ignorant on pot, they.....sure......are!!! Excellent video Dr. Tracey!
I have wondered the same thing. I have Bipolar 1 and was diagnosed in my late 20’s. I’m pretty sure my dad and his brother had this as well. My uncle killed himself when I was a teenager. He had severe depression at times and did the Highs and Lows. He also had a problem with drugs just about his whole life. It was very sad. If my dad and his brother weren’t Bipolar then they were very close to it. It may have been more Manic Depressive symptoms. I know they both used marijuana and pain pills. My dad was also very abusive verbally and physically with me. Having ADHD and Bipolar Disorder growing up made the abuse 100 times more severe for me. I never got any help until I moved out of their home when I was kicked out at 17 years old. I ended up in several abusive relationships as well and basically wanted to just die. I felt like why should I even care about myself if no one else does. It didn’t make it any easier that my mom just made excuses for my dad about the abuse and continued to let it happen. I’m a mother now of two young adult men and I know for a fact if my husband even thought about hurting my two sons the way I was hurt I would have strangled him myself and that would be the end to our relationship for good. Because it doesn’t get better without major help from counseling, prayer and true grit and determination to get better. My dad never thought he did anything wrong, that was and is the part that seems to hurt me most. I had a horrible childhood. I always felt alone, no good and unloveable because that’s how my dad made me feel. My mother now has turned her back on me since my father died and my sister too. Not really sure why this happened, I’m guessing with my dad alive they felt they had to put on a show that they cared about me, when really they didn’t. Them telling me they don’t want me in their lives was excruciatingly painful but in the end I have had more peace in my life than ever before. I don’t worry anymore about them talking about me behind my back to friends and family members. I did for a very long time and it was hurting them that I was so hurt by it, it was only destroying me and my happiness. What does that say? I have definitely learned these past few years that sometimes we may never know why they don’t love us but you walk away, head held high and know you did the best you could and loved them even when they didn’t love you back. Its been said, Pride comes before the fall and I believe that. It’s Pride that destroys a lot of relationships that could be salvaged sometimes. But, I will never know the answers so that’s ok with me now. I want to just say to everyone, God Bless to all of you out there dealing with Bipolar Disorder, it is treatable and it does get better just don’t ever quit and enjoy your Life because we only get one and hold those who love you close and never let go!
Your mother and sister sound narcissistic. It might be worth looking into as (if they are) it would explain a lot and things would make more sense to you. Just punch in Narcissistic Personality Disorder here on RU-vid and see if things start piecing together. The turning the family against you (isolating you) is a pretty classic sign. Best wishes to you! 💕
This day and age it is Scary that every doctor has there own opinion. Nothing against Dr Marks, just speaking in general. Every time we see a different doctor they will see things in their own perspective and treat the problem using their own prescriptions, while the previous doctor has prescribed their treatments and medications.
Never heard of bipolar until 2019 when my husband was diagnosed. He was on Paxil for over 15 years. His doctor kept saying he was just very depressed. Sadly it took my husband to mentally crash and burn at the age of 51 to get real help. I wish his doctors would have Listened to him instead of just here takes these😞 !!! Where’s your insurance card and pay the full bill before I see you again. 😢
I was diagnosed in my teens, at that time it was called manic depression. Mental illness is much easier to discuss today more so than years ago. However, people who seek help are still penalized in the insurance industry. This I do not understand. If you seek a life insurance policy they research medication history, if medications are found that treat any type of mental illness you are either denied or payable much higher premium. I would think that would be commended rather than condemned. Many crimes in society are committed by mentally ill persons who are not medicated or under the care of a doctor. Yet if you seek assistance you pay more for insurance if not denied. Several companies denied me coverage altogether. We still have a long way to go.
I was diagnosed with bipolar II and did show a lot of the issues growing up through adolescence. I mean on a dime I wanted to scrap all plans and interests to become a songwriter after briefly learning to play the guitar. Started acting uncharacteristically and after a month or so I came back to my senses. During that time it felt like I was on prednisone. Like time slows down and you feel great and happy and powerful for the first 48-72 hours. Then things start sliding off the rails as your feelings of ecstasy don't match the world around you and it feels like being gripped by madness. Thoughts flood and rush as the world sits still and time crawls in at an agonizing pace as you wait for life to continue. Then the worrying about if things are alright because the world no longer makes sense or feels real sets in and it tanks you into a deep depression. I have ADHD so sometimes it's hard to differentiate the two but I can tell more when it feels like mania cause it feels like driving a car on ice when the wheels start to slide out from underneath you. You know what's coming but can't do anything about it. Feels like someone else is taking the wheel and all you can do is try and wrestle back for control of the wheel.
I was diagnosed Bipolar type 1. I been open about my diagnosis since 17. Had my first manic episode in 16. The first 4 years was grueling after my first manic episode. Had 4 total. Dr. Marks, I love your teachings. You've helped me tremendously the last 2 years. I was in the best shape and actually lost a lot of weight from doing my manic walks. No sleep, ate very little. I was 27 when the mania first started. Writing as I'm listening. Pray everyone finds their way back to their potential selves, if their dealing with rough times. I honestly don't remember Kurt Cobain acknowledging he had Bipolar 🤔. Not saying I don't believe you, but I'm a fan, and honestly don't remember learning that. Could of missed that, honestly. My question Dr. Marks. I heard bad things from the medicine Lithium, over time. In your opinion, what's the best substitute for Lithium?
Hi! Thank you for your videos. Been watching for a few years and your work is invaluable, especially as a black guy. I've been wondering if maybe I have cyclothymia, however I didn't know that ADHD can look like bipolar. Can you add a video to your ADHD playlist about how the two overlap and the best practice for differentiating the two? Maybe with some articles in the about section on the topic? It is so hard to find helpful information about ADHD outside of ADDitude and (sometimes) Reddit. Regardless of whether you choose to go with the above at some point, we appreciate all the work you put in here. Thank you for being you and helping people make well-informed mental health decisions!!!
I for my part know that people who are bipolar usually have no reason to get like this/become so happy, but people with ADHD get excited about stuff for reasons etc. And Bipolar usually follows a pattern. But yup, a video there would be good also. BUT I think she has one like that already. Or it's just the BPD/BP one I remember x-x Also, Additute is sadly not that legit anymore nad can have lots of misinformation, so be careful :) And might be worth it making a post on the ADHD subreddit asking this (for people who have both) ;)
I was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 in 2014. I got my first manic episode after antidepresant use. I feel like because of bipolar 2, people are more often diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Because you dont have to experience full blown mania, to get a bipolar diagnosis. Edit: grammar
@@tonyburton419 True. But often, people who get diagnosed with BP2 turn out to have ADHD or BPD :'( So there's that also D: One can have both, ofc, but there are so many misdiagnoses out there where it's just one, usually.
@@Chizuru94 this is not my opinion but my current Psychiatrist thinks bipolar 2 is a diagnostic people get often, when the doctor doesnt know exactly what the Patient suffers from. I dont have an opinion on it, Im not a professional
@@ZeynepC1 my psychiatrist said that they can't officiate a diagnosis of bipolar type 2 since I haven't had a recognized hypomanic episode but since I have family history and no other medications did anything for me it seems likely.
In my case, I was dx'd in my twenties, however, I didn't seek treatment for it nor take meds until my fifties. I was miserable with chronic non-med responsive depression, hypo- manic episodes, self treating with drugs & alcohol early on. I am on an effective med regimen now & did counseling & life is great. Not easy, but really great. ❤❤❤
During disability pride month, in connection to neurodiversity I saw a lot of content á la "self-diagnoses are valid - disagreeing with this is ableist" .. and that didn't sit right with me at all for a whole number of reasons. I'm wondering how mental health professionals think about self-diagnoses.
This is not going to sit well and I don't mean it in a maliciously directed manner but pride months and events are for validating one's ego as much as they are about communicating. Some people out there will see the validation and leech onto it without any legitimate claim or evidence because they need the attention it brings because then they feel important or seen. They will go to drastic measures to defend themselves through scrutiny despite how detrimental they are to people who actually suffer. Self diagnoses are not valid because we as individuals can hardly see past our own personal biases within our perspectives. It is necessary for an unbiased and unfamiliar party to properly diagnose individuals.
@@matthewsander5887 I'd disagree in the sense that I see pride months as "validating one's right to exist", as a political and personal statement, and not so much "validating one's ego". But I agree that some people may not be able to tell the difference and then pursue validation for validation's sake. I also think this happens with both people who have a legitimate claim, and people who don't. But I don't really mind that part. Like, if someone feels they need validation for whatever reason, I see no reason to deny them that. If someone is self-diagnosed, you can validate their feelings and acknowledge they're struggling, but without affirming their self-diagnosis. The part that I do mind is what you point out about biases, where I fully agree with you. What I also mind is when someone self-diagnosed makes content á la "10 signs you're " - and then lists things that are _human_ traits, not neurodivergent traits, or spreads some other kind of misinformation, or false generalizations, or stereotypes, or give bad advice on how to cope with etc. Most importantly, on a surface level, claiming disability+amendments on account of self-diagnosis has the same effect as claiming disability+amendments for the sake of seeking personal gain. To a stranger who finds out they're claiming without legitimized (medical, legal) claim, they will be perceived as fakers. This in turn puts people with legitimized disabilities under extra scrutiny and hardship. For example, the permission for emotional support animals at some public spaces has been revoked, because too many people tried to pass off their pet as an "emotional support animal". Now it's the people who legitimately need one, who suffer the consequences.
@@Dr.Longest Yes and no. "eliminating symptoms" requires knowing the underlying cause. So long as you don't know the underlying cause, all you do is _manage_ the symptoms. And here there is an enormous risk that your management of symptoms may very well exacerbate the underlying cause. At the very least, not pursuing a professional diagnosis will hold you back in the sense that once you have a diagnosis, it might grant you access to medication, psychoeducation, therapy or to amendments at school/work etc. which would make your life or symptoms significantly more managable. One example: Someone has struggled with attention/distractability, impulsivity and racing thoughts ever since they can remember. They self-diagnose with ADHD, because it _seems_ plausible. A professional diagnostic would have caught that their struggles come periodically, and that these are hypomanic episodes, not ADHD. According mood stabilizers would've been given to prevent escalation of those episodes. They, their family and partner would've been instructed and prepared for the possbility that some day a manic episode, or psychosis, or severe depression might happen and how to deal with that. etc. But the person self-diagnosed with ADHD. Took online advice to cope with ADHD, and them and their family are unprepared when their bipolar disorder escalates. This has tragic consequences for all involved.
Hi dr Tracey, How young are most people when diagnosed with bipolar? I’ve heard of some people who get diagnosed at 14 or 15 but I’ve also heard a lot of people who say you can’t get diagnosed until their twenties. Also, does your age affect bipolar? Does it become more serious as you get older? Or does it stay the same? Love your videos, very easy to understand please keep it up!
What I know from my pychiatrist is "It can show up in early ages if you got it from someone in your family" also I got mine diagnosed at 16 with bipolar 1 and everybody is different not everyones stress levels in their lifes is the same soooo yeah you can get diagnosed at early ages too
I have had bipolar episodes since I was 13. Depressive episodes, hypomanic episodes, 1 psychotic/delusional episode at 15. I just kept it all to myself because I had a toxic and neglectful family so I didn’t want to become “another problem” Wasn’t diagnosed until a had a severe psychotic episode at 24 years old.
It’s not a mental illness but my disability was deemed really rare when I was diagnosed, most doctors had never heard of it and it took years to get diagnosed as a result. Two decades later and the scientific consensus has changed, it’s actually a pretty common disability, but was previously horrifically under-diagnosed. Now instead of doctors looking at me like I spoke gibberish they’ll go “oh I have a few other patients with that condition” so it’s definitely possible for a condition to seem like it’s suddenly more common, even tho all that’s really happened is more people are getting access to an accurate diagnosis of their medical conditions.
I’m 45 and only a couple months ago received a diagnosis of bipolar 2. I suffered for nearly m whole life from at least early adulthood and received numerous diagnoses from borderline to clinical depression. I also have CPTSD which has made getting an accurate diagnosis difficult
Have you ever met anyone who had both ADHD and Bipolar? I was diagnosed as a child with "ADD" but last year I was also diagnosed with Bipolar, and have tried to read about the comorbidity but have found very little about it.
I really appreciate this video. My brother was diagnosed with bipolar disorder years ago and his manic episodes are hard to deal with. All the risk factors seem to be there too-both my aunt and uncle had schizophrenia, my dad we believe had some form of adhd and depression before they passed away and I’ve been formally diagnosed with PTSD and anxiety myself. I’ve also battled depression on and off throughout my life, but it was more environmental and didn’t stay like my anxiety has. We also grew up in a very toxic and unhealthy home, so it doesn’t surprise me we both have issues. My brother had asthma growing up and did smoke with his friends on and off and I always wondered if that contributed to him getting it in his 20s besides our poor genetics. Any research on why cannabis increases the risk? Inflammation and obesity run deep in our family too. Neither of us are obese, but many of our family members have died young from heart disease. I’ve been hearing a lot about how inflammation can contribute a lot to mental health too. I actually had to get a small procedure on my legs because I was having issues with the veins and circulation, and I do get inflammation and joint issues if I’m not being active or I eat something I shouldn’t. I hate the feeling of inflammation it makes me feel gross and stiff. We had cats growing up too and my parents did eat a lot of shellfish, this is a very interesting video.
I agree with you, then there are people who just believe that they have bipolar disorder just in an attempt to identify with their favorite celebrity I grew up in a family who was taught that as long as you didn't answer yourself you are doing well
To continue I have Bipolar 1 and have been this way for over 30 years, my grandfather and father had it but that was back in a time if you were not dangerous it was ignored. I've gone through a variety of issues some that are not generally discussed by doctors in public. I feel that mental health is an issue that has a way to go to be better understand
Could you make a video explaining somatic symptom disorder? My husband gets so physically ill whenever he is presented with any situation he doesn’t want to do (even dishes or laundry), and the less I sympathize with him over his symptoms, the worse he gets. He goes to the emergency room and everything, but all tests always come back perfectly fine. He has symptoms like migraines, nausea, vomiting, chills, shivers, sweats, and muscle aches. He doesn’t believe you can “make yourself sick” with real symptoms without an underlying virus or bacteria to cause it, and I’m having a hard time finding easily understood information on it. Thank you for your videos, they are so informative!
Sometimes I hate when people are diagnosed with bipolar when they actually don't have it. It seems like an easy label to put on someone just to medicate someone and mess up the misdiagnosed persons system. I was first diagnosed with bipolar with psychosis, then since the DSM changed, I was diagnosed with Schizoaffective disorder bipolar type. I don't want my true manic symptoms to be compared to a misdiagnosed persons "manic" symptoms of staying up late to work on a song vs. my symptoms of believing I am the devil with evil powers or even where I believe I can choke demons out of people because I am sent by God to choke demons out, and gaining strength and power physically. That's my mania with psychosis. If I'm a musician and stay up til 6am, it's because I'm passionate and determined to finish before the deadline...I'm tired of everyone now having bipolar all of a sudden. Like doctors need to take the time to just treat the person and stop throwing labels on people that don't need it.
It’s not getting more prevalent. People get called bipolar now if they go thru a trauma & snap. Getting upset is a normal reaction to trauma. But a lot of people can’t control themselves & they get the bipolar diagnosis. I got called bipolar for a while but I actually have PTSD. I had 3 major traumas in 5 years as a teenager. I’ve never had most of the symptoms of bipolar disorder
It's crazy how family can be a big factor for bipolar. Me, my brother (different dad, same mom), dad, and great grandma (mother's side) have confirmed bipolar, so I have bipolar from both sides of the family. Brother and dad have type 1, I have type 2. My great grandma was diagnosed with the old term, 'manic depressive', I don't really know how severe it was for her back in the day, but until she developed dementia she did seem pretty functional. I can also see the type 2 symptoms in my grandma (mother's side) but she is undiagnosed, just passes it off as recurring depression rather than trying to get more help. Also, we are all rapid cycling, and I can see the symptoms of hypomania and depression cycling rapidly in my grandma as well. As I look back, me and my brother developed symptoms both right at 15, but went undiagnosed until our 20s when we got help. Not sure about the rest.
is problem the use of drugs or otherwise self medicating leading to mental problems, or the need to quiet the brain because there's a problem? That's my problem with docs, y'all see the outward effects, not the internal struggle. It's like someone who's never cooked giving recipe advice. There's roots to ot, when you pay attention
From a prognostic standpoint, dealing with substance abuse is vital to a good outcome. That is not to say an unquiet brain doesn't need attention. As any of the most hardened patients in recovery from a substance use disorder will tell you, there's always a good reason to use. If I have emphysema and smoke, smoking might quiet my craving. But in the balance, it does far more harm than good.
@@Andrew-pm5bg There are reasons to use. Treating mental disorders is VERY hard because brains are complicated and we don’t know a lot about why some people experience somethings and how they will react to treatments. Some people find that alcohol helps quiet their mind while maintaining certain things in thier life they value where some other medications don’t allow them to keep those things. There is a lot of judgment on how people choose to deal with their mental experiences. I think the comment above is trying to point out that we really don’t know what’s going on for someone.
i would note that a major factor is everyone i have met in outpatient and later on in life with it all share childhood trauma that was never spoke of until after their "first episode" in early 20s(generally speaking) perhaps it is the brains protection and then later awareness and inability to cope w the trauma being conscious so it disassociates and w/o therapy and added pressures of life handling it on your own, college and adding alcohol drugs, can aide the manic /psychotic break. i believe so that is how mine got better w age and w self awareness and therapy and acceptance and letting go of past... all of these things have been the tools that have really helped me. *as i only speak for myself*
Not to mention the artist/creative link. the brain as a child coped in ways differently, altered the traumatic story to deal and make it not real... the imagination is a powerful part of the brain... i have always found artist or musician or both like myself
The biological things you describe (e.g. enlarged ventricles, age of onset in 20s and 45-55, the latter of which is presumably mostly women hitting the menopause and the resultant change in hormones having an effect) remind me a lot of factors associated with schizophrenia. I also came across a paper on deafferentation proposed as a mechanism for the pathogenesis of bipolar disorder, which, at least to my eyes, seems like a protective factor (at least partially) from the massive synaptic pruning and consequent loosening of associations seen in schizophrenia.
I had my first manic episode when I was 30 (as far as I can tell). I only had mild depressive symptoms prior to that, mostly being treated for panic disorder + social anxiety. I think I have to thank fact that I study psychology (scholarly and recreationally) for helping me be able to recognize it and seeing my PsyD before it got worse (which it still did, but we cut my SSRI and I self-monitored for a wild 2 weeks or so.)
Thank you for suggesting possible solutions in your videos. I’m new to your channel and it’s really difficult to get any help besides a drug prescription.
I’ve been diagnosed with adhd, anxiety, depression, BPD and bipolar 2 in that order. Just want to preface it with that in case it’s related to any of that. When I was young I used to hear a woman’s voice in my head that would talk very fast, but monotone and she would always talk about how I will never do any good in my life and also about bad things that could possibly happen a lot of my anxieties when I was younger were voiced by this woman. She horrified me but I never told anyone about it. Eventually I stopped hearing her right around puberty. 2 days ago I heard her again I instantly recognized the voice as the same voice I heard as a child, scary to hear her again but I at least knew it was in my head right of the bat, the next morning I heard a man’s voice I’ve never heard before his focus is telling me that this world isn’t really it’s all a simulation and I need to get out of it by any means necessary. Anytime I see something that seems strange now he uses that as proof it’s not real. I’m going to talk to my psych about this but I’m just wondering if you have anything to say of voices from childhood coming back. Am I just making it all up? Or turning it into a bigger deal than it is?
Pretty sure my husband has late onset bipolar, he is 48 and is refusing treatment, he thinks everything is awesome because I believe he is in a manic episode...he was triggered I think after his sister passed away recently, she was bipolar and so was his mom. He's untreated but trying to convince him to get help has been hard. I feel like I am grieving for someone who is still alive.
Bipolar disorder leading to obesity would not surprise me. Remember if we are talking about addictions, that sugary substances (e.g., high fructose corn syrup) can be a bit addicting.
First, I want to thank you for this information that we need. Second, I want to thank you more for adding the Arabic language spoken by more than 300+ million people. This act will help many people.
My husbsnd has bipolar and does not have any of these lifestyle issues.....I agree with manic episodes......it destroys lives for the person having manic and all the loved ones around who are trying to help......there is no way not to notice......and followed by the low with no talking to anyone and no interest in communicating....and manic is all about communicating and boundry violating! Interesting sbout the 5 reasons......not sure if they are grasping for straws since they do not know what causes this.....I still believe it is mercury cycling the body trapped inn the body or heavy metals poisoning....or just trauma.....that snaps the brain because reality is too painful so the brain divides.....but manic there is no controll so it has to be chemicals producing that surge of energy like speed!...I think it is the worse illness in the world to have!! Or live around somebody with it....
Interesting video. I'm only 13 and DO show some Symptoms of BD. I feel like my Manic episodes are more severe than my Depressive episodes, but I am in a severe depressive episode right now because School for me is less than a month. My Uncle has Bipolar II Disorder, and my mom, who passed away at age 40, had Bipolar Disorder as well but I don't know what type. I do like you're channel though.
Can you do a video on Conspiracy Theorists. I work with a conspiracy theorist and it takes everything in me not to scream and say “I just don’t agree with anything you say and I wish you would keep those opinions to yourself!” What causes conspiracy theorists to become that way and how to you survive having to be in contact with them?
I wish celebrities diagnosed with bipolar would talk more about the manic episodes because isnt that is the only way a diagnosis of bipolar can be given?
video suggestion: can you talk about deep breathing techniques for anxiety & panic disorder. and what studies says about meditation, gratitude practice. just general skills we can try to acquire regardless of whatever diagnosis or if one suffers from a mental illness.
My sister Jane is a bubble or two off plumb 'n I think she's bipolar, but there's nothing anybody can do about this. She told me "Mom and Dad always thought, someday you'd commit suicide." As if what could she care, if I did. Nice sister. Can you believe she's college and married to a church minister
Well when someone with undiagnosed bipolar disorder have 3-5 kids, and it takes 15-17 years to start becoming more volatile.. There is going to be a greater population than before. Just now, people are getting help and know the words to use.
Thank you for amazing information. Can you please do a video talking about Bipolar II and psychosis? I found some research on it, but haven't seen anyone really talking about it too much. Thank you!
Thanks so much Tonya! I really appreciate your support. It would help if you sent me the link to what you saw. Because by definition if you become psychotic while manic, your episode is full mania and you have a bipolar one. People with bipolar 2 have hypo manic episodes without psychosis. i’m not always checking comments so it’s better to email the reference to drmarkscommunity@ gmail
Is it normal for a “psychodiagnostic assessment” to cost $1600??? Is this required before being treated by a psychologist? I feel like mental health services are prohibitively expensive and that scares me because how can I get mental health care if I can’t afford it?
Do you feel any of these mental health issues are spiritual? After studying spirituality and energy healing I have found an eerie connection. I think that would be a great topic as well.
I’ve been going to a trauma therapist for over 2 years and she’s very spiritual in her approach. Mind body connection are affected by trauma. I don’t care what anyone else says, there’s a physical release from my body that happens when I make break throughs. Regardless of whether you believe in a higher power or not, it’s very real.
@@gz625 then have fun not working through your traumas. It shows up in your life in more ways than you realize. Also, no one says “that’s gay” anymore that’s not okay. Grow up
With a rapid increase in human population depressive conditions and all other neurological, psychological conditions will naturally increase with the expansion of the overall population. I’m being reviewed for Cyclothymia or bipolar other as well ASD/C and ADHD (these have probably gone un/diagnosed since I was 3. I’m now 45.
Hi Dr. Marks, my name's Alex and I have Bipolar 1, for which I take lithium 750mg, prozac 10mg, and loxapine 10mg. Loxapine was the only antipsychotic I tried that I was able to tolerate. Could you please do a video about loxapine? Or maybe about first generation antipsychotics in general? There are very few videos about first generation antipsychotics, they are often portrayed as bad, but they work for some people, including me. Thanks, Alex.
If you asked any psychologist or psychiatrist they would tell you no... Because most of them believe we are all (or most of us) suffer from some level of mental illness
Hi Dr. Marks, I was wonder if you could help me distinguish the difference between unipolar depression and the depression associated with bipolar disorder? Could you please go over cluster B personality disorders? Lastly, are their resources for advice on referring an individual that is suspected of having an mental illness? I have a family member that my whole family suspects of having mental illness however, due to cultural stigma and their career own career as a nurse, they are reluctant to even notice that their behavior is beyond concerning. They are functional but their recklessness, brashness and grandiose and combative behavior resulted in them being terminated from several places of employment every 4-5 years. Now that they are retired they don’t have their ability to focus on something for a period of time and as a result inflict their wrath on the family. Because they aren’t a harm to their self or others and they think nothing is wrong we don’t know how to get them to see a psychologist/psychiatrist. Any resources would be greatly appreciated.
Smoking cannabis daily actually helps my bipolar 1 disorder. I don't smoke much when I am in a depressive episode, but if I get hypomanic or manic, it helps me chill out a bit more, and that help me from running around or doing too much. I noticed my decrease in stress and working on trauma eased my rapid cycling, and my continuing my usage like medicine, that I don't have very many episodes like I used to. I barely need my Ativan much these days, too. P.s. You're starting to sound like the scary doctors who are convinced that bipolar people need medicine in order to cope or live a happy life. Be careful with saying mania can't be controlled without intervention, because it can. I am sick of people trained to understand these disorders, but further stigmatize bipolar disorder, by convincing people they need you every time they have an episode. Bipolar can be controlled with routine, a healthy life style, balancing stress, and having positive coping mechanisms when episodes, like even mania pop up. Where are those videos? Stop over medicating people the minute they are diagnosed - talk therapy and finding the root some times are the medicine.
@@Catlily5 I understand some people need medication -my comment does not imply that medication is bad. My point is that it's the first thing that gets thrown at people, which makes them more sick, or have nasty adverse affects, or learn the hard way by trying 15 different medications like me, before I was even properly diagnosed...and then tried 5 more after being properly diagnosed. What worked best for me was talk therapy. I was thrown a LOT of bandaids in my life. I wish all that was offered from day one of my.first medication at age 12, that I was offered therapy instead....then I wouldn't Hava had to suffer until I was 25.... I'm 28...after years of therapy....only now things are coming together.
@@Catlily5 I really wish people would stop getting offended when people openly talk about their dislikes for medicine and their reasons why. It's extremely discouraging and feels extremely invalidating when some people have had horrible experiences. What works for some does not work for all. The mental health system is set up in a very cookie-cutter way at times. I've seen psychiatrists who fall into routine, and treat you on a clinical level, as if you'll be fixed with playing with the chemicals in your brain, and don't listen to you. I had a psychiatrist in a mental ward not listen to me, I tried a medication....and in an hour I was comatose, couldn't move or talk. Was only able to lie in my bed motionless in my room alone at night for HOURS until it wore off. I've seen only one psychiatrist whose ever listened to me, and gave me all the options I could to not have to take medications because I'm so sensitive. What's best for me is routine and therapy for my bipolar. I have as needed Ativan which I rarely even need to take at all. So no, I do not think medication is bad....it's been the ONLY thing that helps my severe panic attacks. I've tried A through Z, and it really killed a lot time between ages 18-23....years I should have been to college...instead I was on cocktails sleeping all the time, numbed out, zombied out, made so depressed, I was spiraling into a black abyss. I've only NOW been truly able to live my life fully.
@@Catlily5 I also think all those medicines on my developing brain made my mental health worse, while also traumatizing me. I'm not mad at the medicines, as much as I'm mad at myself for listening,, and mad at the mental health care system running me through the ringer and not giving more options until it was nearly too late....
What do I do if no one takes me seriously? They have changed meds so many times and I have issues with horrible irritability and anger issues with every single one. I’ve brought up my concerns several times and they just want to add new SSRIs or up my dosage which just increases the irritability. I finally gave up and got off my medication because I hate feeling this way.
I’m bothered by how easy it is to get diagnosed with bipolar, please if you read this do a video on difference of bipolar vs autism! Please !!!!! I got diagnosed with bipolar in a 5 min session with a phsyciatrist than a full eval with a psychologist diagnosed me autistic . I know my inability to communicate correctly makes it harder but this is traumatic !
I don't think I am bipolar but I don't know much about it before this. I tend to worry about my health alot and have gone through a lot of anxiety symptoms when it comes to mood. After seeing this video in my feed I know am afraid I might have it as ridiculous as it sounds.
Ugh..I just started using cannabis, but I'm definitely self medicating with it. I have stomach issues that have caused me to barely eat once a day for the past 2 weeks and i have an older half brother diagnosed with Bipolar. Trying to figure out if I have it as well. Diagnosed with ADHD, and have OCD tendencies.
What about the possibility of hormones and toxins in the food and animal products the change in the soil. More prescription drugs given and forced upon the undeveloped mind and body .
@Dr Tracey Marks ,This is very interesting because bi-polar runs in my family. My grandmother, two of my cousins and my uncle all have it. I recently was diagnosed with OCD repeating things over and over again. Also I gaved 40 lbs the past 2 years; and just got on OCD meds. I hope I don't develope it. I also have thyroide diesease.
I'm 60 and when I was in my early 20's I was diagnosed with Manic depression . Is bipolar the same and if so why the need to change the name of this illness?
The broader soft bipolar spectrum (without which there wouldn’t be as many well-rounded creatives) has always existed in significant numbers and been recognised in professional psychiatric circles (in-as-much as the understanding of it in the general public might’ve been limited until quite recently). But raging manic-depressive psychosis (hardcore bipolar) is probably still slightly less common than schizophrenia (at least the paranoid subtype).
