What is bipolar disorder? - Helen M. Farrell
2017 ж. 8 Ақп.
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Explore the medical condition known as bipolar disorder, and learn about its symptoms, causes, and treatments.
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The word bipolar means ‘two extremes.’ For the many millions experiencing bipolar disorder around the world, life is split between two different realities: elation and depression. So what causes this disorder? And can it be treated? Helen M. Farrell describes the root causes and treatments for bipolar disorder.
Lesson by Helen M Farrell, animation by Uncle Ginger.
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Moral of the story: The word "bipolar" is not just used as a *social media bio.*
Nor as a meme
That got me bro hahaha.
i certaintl'y would'nt display it as a badge
Lol
Well that's a pretty shallow and specific way to see this knowledge applied to your life
I've never seen so abstract images make so much sense
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Easier than honors geometry
so much beautiful doesn't it
Always get attracted by abstract images as they have much meaning than you guess and pictures.
This is why Ted is so special . Combining animation with khowledge to make learning easier.
My aunt is 43, shes bipolar, she made some radical decision that left her on the streets with nothing to her name, my whole family went silent, not a peep from anyone, my mom, sister, and I took it upon ourselves to give her a second shot at life, as of now we found her a place to stay and good medication, its really important for them to know that they have someone, even if they’re not your blood, be there.
You and your family are amazing for doing that. I really hope she will find more balance and stabilization in life and everything will work out for you, I for sure know that she'll be grateful for life, and I bet she knows how lucky she is to have you.
Bless you my friend well done
Sorry to read that. But I'm glad this story had a happy ending that you and your sister helped your aunt 🙏🏿
Look up Andrew Wommack's A Better Way To Pray and Within Heaven's Gates by Rebecca Springer 😇
Thank you for what you did for ur aunt. May God bless you and ur aunty feel happy and at peace always. ❤️
Psilocybin containing mushrooms saved my life. The drastically reduced my benzodiazepine withdrawal allowing me to quite illicit pill addiction after three years of heavy daily use before it would had became medically dangerous to quit. It has also helped me survive depression.
I have researched and found out that shrooms are very helpful , it has really helps to reduce anxiety and depression . I would love to try magic mushrooms but I can't easily get some , Is there any realiable source I can purchase one
@@Jennifer-bw7ku I was having this constant, unbearable anxiety because of university stress. Not until I came across dr.sporess, a very intelligent mycologist. He saved my life honestly
@@elizabethwilliams6651 Please how do I contact him?
@@Jennifer-bw7ku @dr.sporess
@@Jennifer-bw7ku He’s on Insta
gives middle finger to those who keep saying that they have bipolar without knowing the real meaning of it.
meirolt right. It's like they don't know it's a literal deadly disease
maeryon I understand where your anger is coming from Living with Bipolar is really hard Sometimes I think that nobody can understand how hard it is
Brady P *disorder But yeah
Like those "omg im soooo OCD,".
Yes, sometimes i feel like im in a constant battle with myself .. Its really tiring and hard when others don't get it
I wish psychology was a subject in schools just like math science etc.., it’s very important for people to know more about mental health issues
The Ink blot I believe mental illness falls more under psychiatry, not psychology
Rick Astley oh ok, thank you for correcting me 👍🏾
@@rickastley885 not true. psychologists also treat mental disorders with therapy. Psychiatrists are different because they can administer and prescribe drugs. Both are fields that study mental illness.
we think we have psych as a subject but in some schools, it's after the 11th year, in our case we have it from the 9th year, we guess?
Some schools actually do teach psychology... Some entire school boards give u a choice to learn it
I am a 16 year old girl with bipolar disorder. I’ve been dealing with this since I was 10, but wasn’t properly medicated until a year ago. Everyday I wake up praying that nothing triggers a depressive or manic episode. This video has definitely made me feel better about who I am and why I shouldn’t give up on myself. My parents are still trying to process that I have this disorder and really does try to help me out but sometimes ends up saying the wrong things which cause me to go into a depressive episode. Although it is hard, I hope to find a person that I can completely let down my guard with and tell them about my disorder. Every time I try to open up to one of my friends, I immediately get judged and they look at me as if I’m a psycho. It really hurts me deeply. I have been hospitalized for months at a time because of how bad my depressive/manic episodes were. I’ve missed just about a whole semester a school but thankfully caught up with the help of my wonderful and caring teachers. I now find myself graduating a year early and heading off to college to become a news reporter. Yes, it takes dedication to cope and find ways to deal with these difficult emotions, but in the long run, everything will be okay.
Same here, I'm mostly trying to prevent being soo depressed or crazy all the time and I can't even tell my bestfriend cause it'll seem soo weird.
can we talk? i am with bi polar disorder..
not sure if you’ll see this but I’m 27 and I have OCD. I was diagnosed at a very young age as well. you are SO young, and i know it seems like life is impossible to get through right now, but your family and friends are learning about your disorder and how you operate right alongside you. bipolar or not, some people may leave, but the ones that matter will stay, and someday your life will finally feel like it’s in cruise control 😂 just hang in there bc it gets better - much better - and you’ll finally appreciate the perspectives that your experiences have given you.
Just be normal
I get you. I’m 15, so we’re two years apart but still pretty close. It’s hard and when I have a day where I don’t think about dying is already a big deal. Sending love❤
I was diagnosed Bipolar 2 back in the year 2000, I am now 65. Medication and some talk therapy have helped me to do well. I have acquired many tools over the years to maintain good mental health. Thank you for this simple and informative video.
I hope you are doing well!
@ The Human Experience 💙 sending you the blue heart, filled with self love. I can tell you had a hard time growing up. Things get better. X
Thank you for sharing this, that makes me think I could make it till my 60-s and further too 🙏🏼
Look up Andrew Wommack's A Better Way To Pray and Within Heaven's Gates by Rebecca Springer 😇
@@helenaschair Thank you. I'm doing well.
My sister is bipolar. I once visited her apartment during one of her manic episodes. I walked in the door and there were hundreds of shopping bags full of stuff. She had gone out and maxed out all of her credit cards and then came home and didn't even look at any of the stuff she bought. She hadn't slept in days and was talking a mile a minute. That was when I finally realized how serious bipolar disorder is.
She needs to find a life partner to support her tbf
My bro committed suicide..he was diagnosed as bipolar 😓
@@5tyyu im sorry for your loss i hope he is in a better place now.
My friend commited suicide and he was bipolar for sure . In india there is no proper treatment and he was taking meds for depression....i also didn't knew about this i thought it was depression so i tried to help with all sort of depression releiving videos but when one of the famous actor sushant singh died i researched about this and told him but i suspected some of his symptoms mathcing with bipolar ...but doctors here had no idea finally on march 12 2021 he committed suicide. I saw him in a dream and was asking him that how he can be here when he is already dead ..he said it was all a joke ...i felt relieved. .but to wake up to reality it was disheartening.
@@chandel_rajputbundelkhand8490 🙏🙏🙏😰
I had a bipolar gf. During a maniac episode she lost all her friends, her job, her college, broke up with me, indebted herself, had psychosis, went to a clinic... Completely destroyed her life and she never recovered. People have no idea how serious is this disease, it can completely incapacitate a person.
During a manic episode that lasted a month, I got kicked out of college, broke up with my boyfriend, and almost lost my best friend. It completely changed the direction of my life. I'm doing much better now, but I'm not back in college yet and I've had a hard time holding a job due to my rapidly fluctuating mental health.
and u were mute spectator to all this PITY
@@lunapeters4593 what did u do tho I don’t understand
@@kiraff7002 he isn't her parent. Why should he be responsible? Youd have done the same.
She's also an ex
I've finally been able to admit that I'm bipolar, after destroying several marriages, I wasn't socially acceptable at all. Now that I've admitted it to myself, everything changes. So that people know how it is in the head of a bipolar person, as if a personality that does not live up to your actual character is crawling out of you and you are constantly trying to fight it. Unfortunately, you lose the fight very often.
Very well written
Same here bro. Hope you doing well. Look after yourself💪🏼
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My youngest daughter was diagnosed when she was 23 after giving birth to her 1st child. She struggled along for 18mths, thinking to herself she was a bad mum, her little girl would be taken away, she was crying one minute then over excited the nxt.. She sought help from her GP who referred her for more in depth diagnosis. She's on meds to help balance her emotions out, but she still feels like she is fighting her own demons that only she knows about. But at least she got the help & we as a family support her all the way with so much to ease her anxiety..
WHY would you force another life into this world suffering from such a crippling and debilitating illness? WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU. Get help and better yet get sterilized.
The music combined with the visuals is actually terrifying.
Creepy af
Nah it seems cool
I'm not the only one thank god but I could be scared a bit because of watching this at nighttime...
Hehe the music made me uncomfortable
A Heracross i found it relaxing 😂😂
The animation is pretty fucking good.
Fried Music the secret machines
Fried Music I agree
Owen gent is a very briliant illustrator
Fried Music thank you
*I know left*
"bipolar disorder is a medical condition, not a person's fault". that's so true. cause i have bipolar disorder and when i have manics episode i always think that every crazy thing i do is my fault and that im hurting my family and friends. so when i go from a manic episode to a depression episode i think a lot about what i did in the manic episode and its horrible because the guilt becomes sbigger.
idk if i explain myself, sorry for my english hahhsha
Another hardship of bipolar disorder: The tendency to self-medicate. It might be tough, but sobriety is one of the best mechanisms to keep the disorder under control.
I don't know if I have bipolar disorder but I am going through some problems like people not understanding me esp family and stuff.I always love psychology and I think that I am make my condition better by controlling my way of thinking it's helps a lottt but is very hard to do when no one supports u
you're so right. being depressed for months or what seems like years at a time, would make anybody use.
People often self medicate for years before getting any help. It’s very hard to be with your own thoughts as anything mind numbing can give you an instant relief. You have to be very strong and start taking care of yourself with right medication(if needed at least for the interval),exercise,diet and helpful tools to help you when times get tough. Good breathing techniques are very important. :)
@@Jacks_here 100%. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt
@@juensusan7476 very difficult. I can recommend going to support groups. There I found people that understand and be there for you during the tough times. Give a try :)
As someone who has bipolar disorder, this video is pretty much perfect. It’s not “oH i waS sAD yESterdaY bUt iM HapPy nOw”, it’s like being thrown into a washing machine and being constantly shaken around bouncing between different things
for me its like a "thought bomb" went off in my head and its non stop that without the constant flip flop of moods thats like a flip of the coin when you wake up
This is the best analogy for bipolar disorder. I've always thought my brain is on fire when I'm manic and just burned to ash when I'm depressed
Of a amusement park ride that only goes in one way with no end
yes washing machine is the perfect example. like one day you’ll be fine then you just explode and fall apart for days, weeks, months on end. it’s a terrible feeling
Try taking fish oil it help me so much!
I think the word bipolar is thrown around thoughtlessly too much, defining our sudden change in emotions
burningdonut agreed
Same with OCD as slang for being overly tidy or organized
Same with ocd and depression it’s tiring to hear people use these words inappropriately
Is there a link between bi polar and infj and infp types..i wonder..
Mike dvs is this just u asking it or have u read on about this before? Curious to know too
I'm bipolar and proud of it. I take my medication as prescribed and I manage it well. I've held a steady job. I'll admit my hardest weakness is the dark thoughts but I'm a workaholic until I shower and go to sleep. I keep busy as much as possible so I'm not alone with my thoughts.
I am proud too. You got to be proud of what you are, especially when you are somebody special. Being bipolar is hard but it is maybee a richness and it means maybee something in this crazy world
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After years of therapy and different medications my psychiatrist and I found the right recipe so I can manage my condition. The key for me was when I discovered Stoicism and being exposed to Buddhist thought on trips to Thailand. The two keep me grounded and put life in a better perspective. I have gone over 4 years now without any depression and enjoy a slightly elevated mood which suits my creativity and personality. It’s all about acceptance. Love yourself. ❤️
You should maybe give meditation a try. Really helped me a lot
I hate how young teens call themselves bipolar just because they had a mood swing once
TRUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
It's insulting I have Bipolar (actually diagnosed by multiple doctors) and I'm 14 and I absolutely hate those people they think it's funny but it's absolutely horrible I hate it I want it gone more than anything I hate it
@@MassachusettsTrainVideos1136 hopefully, more informative videos like this one or just anyone trying to educate themselves and then spread awareness will be of help slowly, but surely.
frrrr like i have mood swings all the time but i wont be like "uwu im so #bipolar rn"
young teens lol more like literally everyone. i’ve met 30 year olds say the same
Cried my eyes out the first time my psychiatrist told me I had Bipolar Depression. It used to make me feel broken and unfixable. I love at the end of this video the narrator says" Remember Bipolar Disorder is a medical condition, not a person's fault." I view my diagnosis the same way I view the eyeglasses I wear on my face everyday, my medication and therapy help me to see my life clearly.
Best of luck 👍👍
Just be careful not to get dependent on medication too much, the easiest way to feel better about yourself, and to empower yourself is to exercise, sleep well, avoid alcohol and (addictive) drugs and most importantly surround yourself with people who accept you the way you are and can talk with you about anything without judgement!
@@Noukz37 medication is a completely valid thing to use to feel better, prescribed ofc
@@kelsie6300 Sure, it just shouldn't be long term, like it usually is the case in the "western world".
@@Noukz37 why not? I've taken pills for a long time, and they really help my depression. If I dont take them my anxiety and depression are overwhelming and they help with it. They have no side effects for me and I really dont get the problem
My mom has this disorder and I feel like I can finally understand her feelings and thoughts,I struggled to understand her for a long time but now it's all over. I truly thank TEDED for their amazing work.Thank you very much ❤
I was diagnosed with ADHD, bipolar mania, and depression when I was 17. I'm 22 now, and never really understood it until I saw this video a couple years ago. I rewatch it sometimes and it helps being able to understand
I have bipolar disorder. This was a great video. Edit: I was diagnosed by a DOCTOR. Don't call yourself bipolar if you don't actually have it.
Internet doctor?
No proof tho
Yeetus Defeetus aren’t psychologists doctors
Yeetus Defeetus yeah they have a PHD so they are doctors even though they don’t have a MD
@@domson4158 bro what kinda proof u want ??? wtfs wrong w yall
I love how animation ties so perfectly into what he's saying, abstract as it is. It really helps to make this complex topic more approachable, especially for a visual learner like myself. Heheh, pretty too.
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ShePudding I especially loved the part where he moved on from the lack of neural pruning to the symptoms including hallucinations and paranoia, whilst showing that trippy optical illusion. Excellent animation. 👏
ShePudding worded so perfectly puddin'
i was medicated for years, i am now med free... 100% drug free... I don't smoke, and i'm financially stable with a stable living environment. it could have been so much easier than what i went through. I am willing to offer my insight for anyone who wants to understand it better
My sister has bipolar and she was diagnosed about 12 years ago when she was 18 I guess. Her doctor at the time didnt believe she could study further so told my mom to find some simple occupations for my sister, my sister recently finished her thesis and master on child development. Its sad how even doctors dont understand that bipolar doesnt mean someone's life is over. Due to her being ill since I was little, I never got to create a strong bond with her and I feel terrible about it everyday. I hope I can force myself to spend more time with her and create a strong bond, I hope its not too late. I want to be there for my only sister. Those who have bipolar disorder and those who live or closely deal with people who do, hang in there folks.
I was diagnosed with bipolar back when it was called manic-depressive disorder. Through the years, I've been on so many meds. When I was young, my manic episodes were ridiculous. Back then I would get married, get divorced, by a new car, buy a new house, go out drinking with people I barely knew, paint my whole house, stay up for days, start fights. I still have the racing thoughts and recklessness, but not as bad. The depression episodes weren't as bad as they are now. Now, I can't hardly dig my way out the hole. I know the signs and kind of head them off at the pass, so to speak. I look back on my life and there's so many regrets for some of the things that I've done. It seems like all of them were during one of my manic episodes. I can't imagine how my life would have turned out without the meds to take the edge off. Wow.
This also goes for OCD too. I really don't like it when people describe themselves as OCD without knowing what they undergo through. It's not that simple...
Katrina Retuya omgg ikr this guy in my class would always say "oh I have bipolar/OCD and I can be normal" it was so cringey
im bipolar asf 😪
I have OCD but I’m not bipolar. It takes up hours of my day so it’s annoying to hear people say they have OCD. People seem to say that a lot.
It is rude how casually say I'm so ocd. My wife's ocd is crippling if she doesn't conform to it she will have a panic attack which if not stopped will hyperventilate and pass out.
I know right! I was on some video and someone commented “I’m so ocd with this” like what is that even supposed to mean?
If I tell my friends about this, they would be like "yeah I definitely have that" :/
Then ask them to watch brain on fire movie
some of them may very well have it.
Im caretaking a sibling who is bipolar and Schizophrenic.. Called a Mixed Psychotic disorder. I sometimes wish God had given me death instead of this life .Everyday is a challenge and a fight for survival.. One thing No videos about BP explain is how much Fighting, Quarelling and hours of abuse these people do to their loved once when they are Hyper Manic .. My sister spent all her savings in months and lost her job. In the last 7 years she had had 1 Hyper Manic episode that lasted 1.5 years, 1 Mixed psychotic episode and prolonged depression and before that 3 episodes of actue psychosis and paranoia .. My father was also Bipolar and alcoholic he died and my mother is uneducted .. For Some people god decides to be a Tormentor than an Angel 🙂 Your friends have no idea how much people with Bipolar and their loved once suffer .. I have seen my father being drunk and tearing money apart in arrogance while fighting while my mother struggled to place 2 meals on the table ...
@@praveenvasistha247 I’m in a love with a girl who has a bipolar disorder and i’m still learning more about it, i seek your advice.
@@praveenvasistha247 same situation here. Can we talk?
Got bipolar 2, diagnosed around 2000. Now on carbamazepine and olanzapine, no alcohol or caffeine, regular exercise and meditation. Held down this job for over a decade now, well paid for the first time in my life. All is good. 😁
This girl I met has it so I’m trying to learn as much as I can about it in order to support her better.
You are a kind soul...
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@@Sparessare u sure.?dealing with a peraon who has Mental illness like biopolar is not a joke.
@@tamannatazz5800 Inbetween the time of my last comment and now, I'm actually diagnosed with BPD type I. So yes, I recognize this, and I appreciate people who support those who are suffering!
Kudos to the animator. This is brilliant.
musicalintentions bepolar its mean mental health
I know right!
What's kudos?
Kozak Ghost team it means great job
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That's why people shouldn't lightly say that they are bipolar. Also, great animation!
*I M B I P O L A R*
SanQuiSau no your no (maybe he is we don't know.)
im bipolar
Matthew Baker shut up
I think im bipolar because i have like all of these symptoms.
Thank you for shedding light on Bipolar Disorder. I have type 2 and it’s a costly thing to keep under control, and most people have no idea what it entails.
I love the use of colors and the sound effects in this video, as well as the narrative. It all ties together incredibly and is very informative. Thank you.
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder during the beginning of my senior year of highschool. The summer prior to senior year is where I experienced the depressive side of bipolar disorder. I partied a lot during this time and used alcohol and weed to try and ease my pain but it did not help. I had recently lost my grandmother that summer and also totaled my car. It was the lowest point of my life and i came close to taking my life. I was prescribed anti-depressants when school started but it only made me feel numb and i was still having suicidal thoughts. I hated everything about my life and ignored my girlfriend and my family the entire month of September. I stayed in my room as much as i could to sleep because it was the only way i would feel relief from the pain. It got so bad i could barely speak. There would be so many thoughts racing in my mind but nothing would come out of my mouth as if was mute. Then one night in early October comes around and wow that is when everything changed. Something clicked in my brain and i was suddenly the most hyperactive kid in the world. I remember staying up that night blasting music and just singing my heart out Lol. The next day of school was awesome. I no longer felt any anxiety and was singing in the cafeteria with my bluetooth speaker Lol. During my english class i read a a couple pages of the book we were reading (Fahrenheit 451) and i swear i sounded like Eminem on Rap God haha. I felt so good and i thought i was cured from my depression because i thought that everything was finally clearing up for me. I was having conversations with everyone i saw and i remember being so talkative. (I was so happy i could speak again) after that i partied all weekend and had so much fun. The next week i was called to my guidance counsellors office just to update her on how i was feeling. My teachers and everyone noticed my mood switched so they let my guidance counsellor know. She calls my physician and lets my doctor know that i seem fine and that i was super happy, active and talkative. My doctor informs my counsellor to call my parents and bring me to emergency because i was having my manic episode. I was then admitted into a psyc-ward and was there for a while. I remember being the most talkative kid there and just having a good time with my nurses, caregivers and other patients. I was also very active and couldnt stop moving around just because i had so much energy. I was given lithium as a mood stabilizer and after a month i was released and was still able to graduate that year. It has been almost 3 years since then and i am so thankful for everyone who supported and took care of me during that time. My mom is also bipolar and it just gave me such a different perspective because i never understood her condition and how she felt. I love her so much, she is so strong and was a huge part of my recovery. Thanks for reading :) damn i wrote a lot Lol.
Anthony Soriano wow
Anthony Soriano I’m glad you’re feeling better :) Also that seems like A LOT to go through ;-;
always take care !! 💞
this literally made me cry because my most recent manic episode started off by me staying up all night for days and just blasting music and dancing for literally hours like i have so many videos of me like screaming lyrics and dancing and it’s like scary watching back lol so when i read that you did exactly the same thing i just feel like validated idk so thank you
there’s nothing like sitting there with your mind going on like a racehorse but hands clamped around your throat. glad u are happy and well brother
It's amazing how a few simple shapes and hues can synergise to explain so much. The creative in me is buzzing. Kudos to the educator and the animator for this video!
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Jeryll Lee if you are a little into liguistics, you should look up semiology! It's the science on how we understand signs around us (like logos, color codes etc) It's one of the most interesting things I've learned at uni so far!
I have been diagnosed as bp1 months ago and this info is spot on. Makes a grown man cry. Now I notice my 15yo son has the traits😢
I have this and its really hard to describe to someone what it feels like, feeling good all day you talk to people you seem real happy then suddenly the all time low where I shut things down and feel like I shouldn't belong. Long feelings of negativity. You can fake a voice but you cant fake a face.
Mental conditions are so misunderstood. We all need to educate ourselves.
Nadiya Nanoha i agree with you
true. some people even mistake sadness as depression, which is a very serious illness.
I agree it's like when someone calls a person autistic without knowing what it means
Kawaii Doughnut I would say people think being sad for a time for a good reason is the same as being sad for years.
I'm so confused everyday I'm still determined even thou I have mental disorder.
I have a girlfriend with bipolar disorder, and I use this video regularly along with others to educate myself on the medical condition, so that I can use the proper words and emotions to help her whenever she has manic episodes. Even though I myself have autism, and finding the right words to say is difficult, I believe educating myself on bipolar disorder may be the step in the right direction. Thank you so much for this video.
You have a good heart
Carefully, he’s a hero!
You’re a hero
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could you give more recommendations if you find? on how to help and deal with it properly, i don't have any idea how it goes
both my brother and father have bipolar disorder. This has helped a lot in understanding them as people and also processing the whole thing in general. Thanks : )
I have bipolar 2 and this was an excellent presentation. My own psychological care provider has difficulty expressing to me what it does. Please keep up the good work. I was undiagnosed for 30 years and with antipsychotic and antiseizuure medications, my life is so much better.
Здравствуйте. Вы имели страх приема лекарств?
Please do Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Antisocial Personality Disorder!!!! Many people today claim they have these conditions or use it lightly without knowing what they actually are.
purificaation They have already done a vid on OCD
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Uratune life would be so much easier without ADHD
purificaation They already did OCD, but not APD.Try searching it
yes pls
People don't usually understand just how bad bipolar one can get. My dad had to take early retirement at 35 because of his. Multiple hospital stays, having to get him sectioned etc, it's horrible. Now he has Parkinson's and has been in hospital almost 2 years because of how parkinsons medications interact with dopamine levels in the brain which makes his bipolar even worse. I really enjoyed this video. The explanations, animation and music all worked brilliantly together.
My girlfriend who I live with has it and it can be really hard to deal with at times I try to be understanding but im only human
Thats sad😢
Same,like normal young People Are Become Our enemies and We need To destroy Them for sure for vandallism. For just hurting Our sociaty.
@@joshmaynard5223 stfup.
@@joshmaynard5223 That's why She broke Up with you
This animation was so good! And I loved how informative the video was
My fiance has it but no treatment and I was starting to lose it with her and didn't know how to help. We were each others support both being sober from alcoholism for over 5 years each. But I couldn't understand her constant emotional swings and unfortunately broke off the engagement which sent her into downward spiral resulting in her needing detox and inpatient. We truly love each other but I want her to get the proper help and treatment so I pray every day for her, I really hope she gets better over time I just had a hard time dealing with her having my own mental issues that are undiagnosed so I wanna get help too
5:13 'Remember bipolar disorder is a medical condition, not a persons fault''. So satisfying 2 hear sum1 say this
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2:58 Looks like an optical illusion. When you concentrate on one circle, the others will get darker
yeah it is one
3:59 too it looks like holes with colourful sides
It is
Yes it is an optical illusion
I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO NOTICED 😂😂😂
The animations and visuals here do a great job at expressing feelings, even being as simple as they are! The video is also really informative which is nice :)
You really nailed it with this video, the visuals and the sounds were amazing. Top quality, thanks.
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder four years ago. My family and close friends were extremely supportive (I am very lucky,) and I was hospitalized for a few months while they calibrated my medication. Now I have not had a manic or depressive episode in the last three years and am only taking small dosages of Abilify as treatment. I had to graduate very late from university and am still looking for a job, but I know I will get hired eventually and live as a fully functioning member of society. I hope anyone else with bipolar never give up and hang in there.
Great job!
@@AA123TD damn! 5 kids alone??? The father or fathers didn't want to help you?
Hi JWL. I wish you the best of luck and good fortune in life. You will find a good job, I'm sure. I have a very dear and very talented colleague, who is bipolar.
My family blacklisted me
Thank u
As someone that has bipolar 2, I can tell you that I always look forward to the next time I get manic/hypomanic because it’s the only thing that brings me out of my depression.
Bu- wuh- huh? HOW!?
it feels good in a manic episode but only to you not to anyone thats close because they know that you can cause anyone or yourself a lot of harm
@@AnkurSingh-bc3jd he means he's always depressed all the time. It's the only time he's not depressed.
@@loopymomy2532 if i am not wrong ur depression gets worse after the mania in bp2
@@AnkurSingh-bc3jd I can confirm this as my therapist, the expert in bipolar disorders in his office, told me when I said a pretty similar thing. I totally understand how you feel though, it can be rough. I’ve finally found a solid medication that works for me and because of that and some extra willpower, I’m able to hover around balance more often. Not always, but it’s better.
I have bipolar type 2 and the mood stabilizers definitely work so I’m not in bed all the time from depression but I’d definitely say I’m “sad” but it’s better than crushingly depressed to the point where I’d act on that. I’ve succumbed to the fact that im just a sad emo vibing through life
One of my closest friends has bipolar disorder, and they struggle every day. I have major depressive disorder, so I kinda empathize with them in a way. We both help each other through the thick and thin times, and we always call each other every day to check in on the other.
It's kinda of scary if you live in a family with a history of bipolar disorder like me. Every generation plays the waiting game to see how long it takes for the disorder to appear, or even if it will. You pray you got good genes from your other parent while you watch the impact the disorder has on the lives of your parents, grandparents, uncles,aunts, and cousins about your age.
I think I have this and I am going to the doctor finally to get diagnosed and if I do I would highly think about getting a vasectomy because I don't want any children of mine to suffer for what I go through, I can adopt in the future.
I know this sounds bad, but most professionals agree that bipolar people should not have children. They do not have the emotional stability that children need to thrive. However, if you’re bipolar and really want kids I suggest adopting instead. If you keep passing on your family’s bipolar genes it will just cause never ending suffering.
Seriously; if you are bipolar and want kids or aren't sure about it, read this. www.bphope.com/blog/i-am-bipolar-should-i-have-children/
Smh those people who put "Bipolar" in their Instagram bios without really knowing what it is and showing it off like its some award...
Finn Ross never saw someone do that
Zescio it happens a lot, more so on sites like Tumblr
Finn Ross Bipolar is like not knowing who you are or what to think and what you should think and how to think. It's hell in your mind you can't get rid of.
I do not think that bipolar people would confess to having this problem so easy and even write on their social media. They must be very brave.
Lol Tumblr is notorious for this. They do the same Borderline Personality Disorder. Like..... nah, you don't. Sit down.
Was diagnosed about a year ago with bipolar and manic depression needed to understand myself more thank you for the video.
I have the second type of this disorder, so I am thankful you are helping me and other people understand it better
my mom has bipolar type 2. Im 13 so ive been trying to learn about it to help her. This helped me understand lot thank u
good luck :)
That's really awesome of you. My dad has bipolar and I know that when I was younger and didn't understand that, it was sometimes hard to understand the changes in mood he would experience. I also have bipolar disorder and I can say that both from my childhood with my dad and my own personal experience that sometimes bipolar disorder doesn't make any sense even to the person experiencing it and sometimes all you can do for your loved one is to keep being there for them, and to encourage them to keep up with their treatment plan. I hope you and your mom are doing well.
I live with BP II as well. It's admirable that you're researching the topic to help your mother. Just being there for her will make a world of difference. Be patient, don't take anything said or done during hypomania personally, and show love & support (which it sounds like you're doing already.) I wish you and your mom the best, Milo. Thanks for being an ally.
best thing to do is be there as much or as little as she needs on her bad days and on those days try and stay ahead on things that your mom would tell you to do this alone is a huge help and will bring her anxiousness down
I'm 41 years old and my 75 years old father is bipolar II. He was finally diagnosed when I was 12 years old. I agree with what others had said here, but I'm going to add something that i hope no one takes personal: There is going to be some moments when things get rough. Do not be afraid to step aside and protect yourself. Understanding them is important but if you are not ok it's going to be difficult to help them when they need it. I wish you the best ❤️
Bipolar disorder is a medical condition , not a person's fault or their identity, I really felt that 🤧😭especially when people start treating you like an outcast, getting acceptance and empathy from family and friends does makes things much better.
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Tell that to Asian parents and they will smack the stupidity out of you. Bipolar doesn't exist in Asia. When I was a child, I suffered from lactose intolerance especially in the morning (Which I found out only when I was 30+ years old). Mom would prepare me drinks with milk each morning. the gastro pain would ensue when I got to school. It was really bad. Pain was awful. We didn't know the existence of lactose intolerance back then (1980s). I tried to pour the milk filled drinks into the basin in several occasion and was caught by either elder siblings and mom, I ended up getting punished, like getting canned or smacked until I cried. Cause telling parents I had stomach ache after consuming milk wasn't an option since other siblings had no such issue. it all depends on your luck where you are born.
@@ophyt2830 I'm sorry to hear that. At least you don't have to drink milk anymore..
@@ophyt2830 I'm so very sorry you had to go through that. That treatment is considered abuse of ignorance and can trigger mental and emotional disorders. Just think in the 1950s children were to be seen and not heard or else they got hit. I'm so glad we are learning more about mental health💜
As someone with ocd I fully agree. Where I live if I ever tell about my ocd to my parents, they will tell me I am a mental person and instead of helping me, they will call me names about that and would be more concerned about the fact that I am insane rather than helping. Man Asia really sucks 😔
the most hurting part about it is not what you actually go or have gone through.. it's that people don't get it ! whether they're close or just mean strangers.. and although you get strong enough by going through these phases even if you have strong beliefs.. it feels bad to be lonely in this life even if it is temporary.!
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I have this one from many years..But can't tell my family or anyone. The depression is so much...Ending life seems so much comfortable. Hope no one gets it..Stay healthy and happy🙏
I came here after my younger brother’s recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Thank you for helping me understand what he’s going through better!
Eliza Schuyler you’re a good sister for educating yourself and trying to understand his struggles; i don’t tell people that i have bipolar disorder in fear that they won’t understand and will invalidate what i go through so your brother is lucky to have a sibling like you:)
my best friend was recently diagnosed and it's been a rollercoaster so here I am learning about it so I can understand whats happening in her head a bit better
Hi Eliza, May God bless your brother
Don't try and tell him you know what's best for him, offer it more so as advice or consulship, and keep in mind his emotions are much more similar to pushing a rock up a hill you'll never be able to reach the top of, than they are similar to yours(assuming you don't have mental health issues correct me if I'm wrong) so his logic may not always make sense to you about why and how he feels that way. You're a good sister, wish I had siblings like you
The animations in this video are so visually pleasing
Lynn M ikr
The thing i love about ted ed is its intro kudos to the people who created this
Great explanation. Wish the knowledge was more spread worldwide.
This actually brought tears to my eyes. I feel so understood watching this.
Aliyah Abrahams k
You are not alone
Same here bro
I always come back to this video every few months or so, because I feel exactly that.
me too
I am *managing* my symptoms, not “controlling” them. I don’t say that to bum anyone. I simply don’t want anyone to get an idilic idea about treatment.
Actually, managing the symptoms is the best way to the cure, even if it is really painful. That's because BD isn't a part of yourself that needs to be controlled, but a disease that needs to be treated day after day. Severe BD sometimes takes a really long time to get treated, but there are some particular treatments that are more efficient (as in every disorder). Don't ever stop working on yourself.
Helen Sarkisian thank you for saying that. I am bipolar.
Honestly that's for physical conditions too. Someone with heart disorders/damage will most likely not go back to 100% function. But there are people out there with heart histories who are living wonderful lives due to their management. Cure is nothing. Managing is everything.
Yah, Ppl act like the meds will kind of cure you, but it actually just makes easy to understand that you're not ok and you have a bit of strength to fight it, but thats it
I feel the exact same way!
Besides the content of this video, it was wonderfully animated. Really admire the use of abstract shapes and the colour palette!
Im bipolar. thank you for explaining this in such a simple and profound way. I will show it to my closest people, Im sure it will help them understand. well done!
Ok the animation work on this is so mesmerizing
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Jordan Hurd ikr i rewind it every so often because i focus too much on the art.
as someone with a bipolar loved one, this helps me relax about helping them. thanks
As a person with bipolar disorder, seeing friends/family actively involved in understanding and supporting those suffering from bipolar disorder means a lot. The only reason I'm here today is because of my family's unconditional and overwhelming love has kept me sane when I needed it most. Best wishes to both you and the person who is very fortunate to have such a caring friend.
CheezitsChrist thanks. We luckily live in a region that actually has good mental health care.
I'm sorry for what you're going through :( I'm currently in love with a girl with bipolar
Tessa Cares don't worry though many make a joke of you and if this seems like pity talk, for me I just hope the best comes for you I just think you should believe
Same, im in love with a girl that has bipolar & man let me tell you, I'm so glad I watched this. If I didn't, I would broke off an engagement & just not get married & just live lonely rather that dealing with that. Now that i have watched and understand what to do, i change my mind...about everything.
I think this video should be shown to everyone. I have bi polar and it comes with such a stigma attached to it, my family don’t understand it and don’t really want too. It’s a difficult situation to be in and I feel really alone. This video gives me comfort tho
I really love the Ted ed animations that are geometric shapes, and a few years ago I knew what bipolar was but I didn’t really have a full picture of how it worked
Did anyone notice at around 2:55 the animator sneaked an illusion into the animation?
I didn't notice that. Thanks!
Xcyiterr VII ya
Yes
There were many illusions shown in the video like the geometric ones and also the perspective ones like the stairs that became a straight line
yea
Creator : How much geometry you want in the video? Ted Ex : yes
What
Lol all shapes and sizes. One day my gf and i attempted to do it on every different shape in the house we got threw 8 and she was entirely red there with puss and pimples forming and I was completely raw at this point. Skin was peeling off the head and everything sooo sensitive
@@ronnieturner6820 what
@@Andrew9908 ya ever done er that much Thomas ?
I studied very hard. I got 5 yrs bachelor.. I got an amazing job then suddenly bipolar started and since my life is a misery and my best years are gone without getting what I deserved and worked for.
What do u mean by ur best days are gone ... it's not an end, u still have chance to make ur days best ...my brother also has same problem and before 1month of his final semester exams he became sick ...and couldn't sit for... his exams..... talking a lot ....buying anything he sat his eyes on, getting angry... throughing things... sleeping less.... tormenting my younger brother etc etc...and yes it's really tough to witness all this..but thanks to God he has good grades in his five semester, before getting sick he attempted a entrance exam for his master's...and he did well in that..... because of that he will get some nice college for his master's...we don't know how much time it will take him to go back to normal but we will wait and hoping all things will turn out to be good" hope is good thing Maybe the best of things, And no good things ever dies."
I have bipolar 2 and bpd. I was in an unhealthy relationship, used and manipulated, cheated on. Being pushed to hurt myself, ECT. I eventually broke and when I did, I lost everyone and everything. I went on a rampage for months and months before getting sent to jail. I'm now on probation and facing homelessness. I once had a decent life, some money. All I will say is that if you know someone suffering from mental illness, and you can't quite understand what is happening to them, the least you can do is not break them more. GL.
The most depressing thing is: people around you are not aware of the fact you are ill. They thought you are just lack of sleep or just think too much. It's deadly especially when you don't have loved ones at all,you have to struggle alone till last breath.
My dad has it and sometimes it's really hard to live with him. But my mum is a strong woman and i know she'll take care of us no matter what. 💕
Anička Kolínová My Dad has it too. Wishing your family lots of love.
Monya Jones Thank you so much. Me too ❤
Anička Kolínová Both of my parents have Bipola.
Fizzy Cola stay strong :) ♡
I have a similar situation. My parents are actually divorced, and it's really hard to be around him sometimes, especially when he's manic. (I live with my mom though)
I hardly ever hear mention of the psychotic symptoms that can come along with bipolar disorder so I was pretty pleased by this video!
Thank you for making the video! The information is very useful and meaningful! Also, I LOVE the animation!
I have a bipolar disorder but I will embrace it and survive.
I am so proud of you and i can imagine how challenging can be but you‘re such a strong person❤️
Please do more of these! I'm tired of hearing all of the negative stigmas associated with mental illness. People without any sort of issues still make a joke of it.
I suffer from monopolar disorder. I only have the lows, but none of the highs. It's almost like having two different views of the world, and the switches are very hard and abrupt. It was hard because for a very, very, very long time; people told me I just was lazy, weak, and claimed that my problems were fake. It wasn't until I cut out all the negative people and looked into improving my mental health that I realized what I could do to help make my life better. The swings still happen, but now I have a grip on it. I can identify when I'm in a down swing or back to normal. I use this to help filter out the real reflections on the world, and what my disorder tries to tell me. It's hard, but every step forward gets a little bit easier. I got my associate degree in sociology, and now I'm working on my bachelor's with a minor in psychology. I want to help people who suffer from this as well to experience what it's like when you are able to take back some control.
Could you tell me some more about the experiences you have and thoughts in your day to day life?
@@meathead7145 Sure. It's hard to tell what end of the pendulum I am on at the beginning of each day. Once I identified that there were two lenses I could see through, I would hold back my reactions to events until I knew which phase I was in. Normally, the first 2 hours of each day are relatively clear. After that though, it's up to chance. When the dark phase comes, I find myself focusing too heavily on people's reactions to things. I interpret everything as a result of me instead of a result of their experience thus far, leaning heavily towards awkward or off putting as a result of me. Ironically, the more interaction I have with others, the better my mood is. The more my tasks isolate me, the more the negative thoughts permeate my mind. Once I disconnect socially (leaving work, being home alone, ect) My mind then retroactively will look back and find anything it can create a negative spin on. While I can't prevent them from happening in the moment, I've learned to filter them out retroactively as well. When any of these negative process begin at home, It's incredibly difficult for me to make myself do anything I am capable of putting off in any way. All my energy is consumed by the battle happening in my mind. This recovery process can take up to 6 hours at a time. During this I cannot eat, sleep, or enjoy any hobbies or pass times. I can only weather the storm until my brain finally yields. . . .Lately, my grasp on which of my memories are a result of my condition or of reality are beginning to come into question for me. I forget things either out of mental stress or time. This leads to me never really bringing it up when asked by health professionals, only when it comes to mind.
Either I was excessively alert through out the video or the explanation was marvellous!
My bestfriend suffers from bipolar disorder. I have been trying to understand the illness and this video helped a lot♡
My best friend and I both do, and we're both bîsexual and OCD. LOL we do everything together, my number one advice is if they're in a state of depression do something rapid and something that draws their attention away, I'm a thrill seeker but idk about your friend, it's just what helps me. Good luck
FOBSESSED GURL Sounds like you met your BFF, I'd avoid a relationship(Like attack helicopter + attack helicopter sorta relationship) though, it would probably get really messy xD
Can you really call "friend" someone who isn't interested in understanding you (their supposed friend)?
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I have bipolarism and I honestly feel depressed when I remember that my friend has to try and cheer me up. I've only got one friend left because of my violent behaviour, which makes me feel even worse. I remember crying, and then I started to laugh manically. I don't really wanna say the rest tho
The part "the family and friends acceptance" made me cry a lot,so many times I heard "you are dramatic" or "you are crazy,what's your problem?" And people getting away from me when they didn't know it must hurt my feelings,I put it on my mind and I tried to -- or I just fell on my bed and I didn't even get awake,crying and thinking about what I have and if the world really needs for my presence or even if it's better mine disappearing of the existence...I am drinking medicine,I'm trying to get better but the people are so incomprehensive,their judgement will never help me,but they do it because they wanna see my feelings burning just for fun...or even revenge on shits I did made 3 years before:/ and my mom is now,even being a person which has depression,she cannot comprehend what am I feeling and start making comparisons between me and others people.
I'm experiencing similar situation. And having a hard time trying to describe what I'm feeling...it's all senseless and sensitive at once... to be slighted off from the world in such a fragile state...HOWEVER PERSON ACTS IN THIS STATE SHOULDN'T BE CALLED CRAZY OR UNREASONABLE...it is the effect of a progressive cause which have far-seated roots.
Dont be friends you dont wanna be. Dont talk to people you dont want to. You clme to life once live it freely man.
me too, i m coming from a place where people see mental ilnesses as something unreal and taboo, people with that conditions are complete freaks to them, they dont want want to hear about it
The hardest part is explaining that those were not you and whatever you did and said were not within your control.
Remember one thing ur NOT useless and we want you! I hope you have a great life ahead
This has to be the most beautiful video I’ve seen on this channel
I recently lost a close friend who suffered from bi-polar disorder, and I can not emphasise enough to seek treatment, and to reach out to those close to you when things feel like they are becoming too much to handle.
Manic episodes are hard, yes, but not enough folks remember how difficult depression episodes are too. In my case, and probably a lot of type 2 folks too, the episodes can last so long, especially compared to a manic episode. It is just, so difficult to get through, since it slowly builds up, and eats everything in your life, so unnoticeable until you're practically already drowned, with everyone so far away it feels as if you're a island slowly sinking into the depths. Shout out to my type 2, despite everything, we will get through this, one day at the time.
Very well described
You described it so well, I'm in my depressed episode rn, I'm so tired and exhausted, it's been 5th month already
@@raven_lucy_k I know, sometimes it gets so awful you cant imagine how to go on, but it gets better. Check in with friends and family, asking for help and trying to take meds help a lot. Every new day is another win, take it easy and be gentle with yourself
It may sound a bit too simple, but if you reach rock bottom, the only way to move forward is to climb back up. So never lose hope even if you think there is nothing left ;)
It's really hard to deal with this. 😢
Can you please do a video on Borderline personality disorder or personality disorders in general?
My step sister has BPD. It can be really hard to live with her.
Rockingpox227 why does she have it?
now now. lets try to be kind to each other. i am a former patient and I went rogue and rejected all medications. It took 30 institutions, so much wasted taxpayer money, and alot more. i discuss on my channel some of what i went through. there are many factors.
Her life story is probably the worst of anyone I've ever met.
well mine has been quite miserable too... i'm willing to say i've probably had it far harder than most in my age group... but i'm humble enough to realize... that when i say that, its only because i'm living through my perspective
Thank you so much for making this amazing video! Very well made 👏🏽
I love how unsettling the visuals and the sounds are; it just goes to show how distressing this disorder is for people who have it.
Its scary how many people are bipolar.. and yet we don't get taught this stuff at school. I so badly wish that I had even known that mental illnesses exist when my uncle had his first manic episode. I wished that I could have atleast known what it was that's happening to him so that I could help him and everyone involved. Its scary how during the manic episode you feel like you are meeting a completely new person from the person you always knew... The human mind is a scary place.
@Mitch Rawe I agree
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My mom was clinically diagnosed with bipolar and she was so hard to deal with. I had restless night because every night she's having the manic attack and she's screaming all over the house. It was bipolar 2 and she's very anxious everyday. Her bipolar was so extreme that it had even caused me depression. But I believed that she will be okay someday and through all of my hardships understanding her. Talking to her everyday so that she won't feel alone and lonely, she improved and I'm now happy to broadcast how happy I'am to see my mom being like a normal mom now. ❤
I’m glad you and your mom are better, but from experience I’d suggest you stay on top of your mental health also because I myself have a parent that has several diagnoses and I’m the only child so I grew up very fast because I had taken care of my mom at such a young age now I have Bipolar 2(more depressed than manic) which developed over the years. By all means continue to love and care for your mom but please take care of yourself also🦋🦋
Awww thanks so much for being such a nice daughter
Wow. I am bipolar. This was so positive. Thank you.
I live with BP II as well. Thanks for being there for your mom. You don't know how much that simple act helps when we're dealing with an episode. You're good people
Amazing daugther
I have bipolar. And this is the best video I’ve seen to help others understand what goes on. My life is literally one huge up and down, round and round circuit of everything 😂
I like being bipolar most the time. I was on meds but feeling normal made life seem so boring. Most the time I can contain myself but sometimes the disorder really messes with me.