I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder a few years ago. Prior to that I had been misdiagnosed with major depression. I'm constantly researching, trying to educate myself so that I can better manage it. It took me awhile to accept that I need to be on medication to help stabilize me. Your videos have been so helpful, thank you!
I miss my mania too much. It has definitely changed & inspired me and I crave this state every single day. I've done a lot of stupid things (like going off my meds, sleep deprivation, drugs) just to try to induce it. And I miss it despite the fact that for me it's not at all pure euphoria, creativity and productivity. Honestly, I can't do anything productive then. It is extremely destructive. I tend to hurt myself, ruin my relationships and future possibilities. I do reckless, dangerous things that I should be ashamed of. It truly is like a drug (once when I was manic, I decided to write an article where I compared being manic to taking meth). I HATE MYSELF FOR LOVING THOSE EPISODES!
Thank you for sharing Lizzie! I'm on the beginning stage of fighting my bipolar disorder. You are absolutely amazing and inspiring! Best regards from Barcelona!
Hey there Lizzie. So, I was wondering, how would a person know if medication was repairing their brain? I know you're not a doctor or anything, but the thought that my brain might actually be healing itself is such a wonderful thought that I hope is true for me. I just wondered if you knew any signs that you might be healing, because my biggest problem with bipolar depression is the fatigue that sets in. I would get so tired that I literally couldn't get out of bed or even drive because it was too dangerous. My hope is that my brain will get better so that maybe I won't have to stay on this medication for too long and, instead, I can go onto a less mood-impacting medication in the future without the fear that I'll fall into fatigue again. Sorry for the paragraph of text, lol. I just had a lot to explain and get off of my chest. Love your videos as always! Keep up the great work! Also, thank you for being such an inspiration. You help make recovery seem possible and I really appreciate that. :)
I love your videos because I have bipolar depression and it’s really bad right now and I tell my parents I’m scared but they just don’t understand they know I have it I’ve been diagnosed but nothing helps my therapist only gives me meds for my ADHD not my depression so:( but your videos make me feel not alone and help me understand better
Wow you adjusted and learned so much relatively quickly I think. I lost my insurance coverage because I could afford to pay for it. I'm going back on meds till I run out. I'll have figure out how to reinstate my coverage. Thanks for the personal perspective.
Do you have suggestions on how to get into a healthy sleep cycle/schedule when you are off course? I am really struggling with this and have been trying since 2017. I love your videos and I’d be willing to donate if you have a paypal.
Hi! Here is a video that I made ALL about getting on a healthy sleep cycle: ua-cam.com/video/N82JokbFsP8/v-deo.html I also recommend trying out the medicine seroquel it’s an antipsychotic but also a powerful (but non-addictive) sleep medicine because it knocks you out! It has helped me soooo much the past couple months to get on the best sleep schedule, because if I’m more manic or have insomnia one night I take a double dosage of seroquel and it always knocks me out. Ask your psychiatrist! Also! YESSS that’d help me sooo much and I am so thankful you want to donate! Here is my paypal: lizziesanswers@gmail.com
I was happy to donate! I rewatched your insomnia video! One thing I could recommend to you and your viewers who use Windows and Android is an app called "flux". It gradually takes out the blue light out of computer and phone screens at sunset and adds it back in at sunrise. justgetflux.com/
P. O'Connell take 6-9mgs of melatonin and one to two capsules of non gmo magnesium malate. It’s all on Amazon. It will help get you to sleep during it until the normal sleep cycle returns. Also acupuncture does wonders. Helps me
Lizzie, The truth is you don't have mania, 'cause you don't alucinete. You have only hiponia, which is a good feeling. I also have memory lost now that you mentioned, but later I started to remenber the horrible thinks that happened during mania time.
Actually coming from someone who has bipolar and struggled with opioids mania is heroin but you are not going to go to withdrawl in mania id say i pick mania over heroin
What if I take antidepressants to combat my depression? Would this work? By the way, Lizzie, if you read this comment, I want you to know that I've never related so much to anyone about my emotions than I have with you and you helped me a lot! Most of the things I learned about bipolar are from you. I kinda feel connected to you if this makes sense =)) and most of your experiences are so relatable, it makes me feel understood and it's a great feeling to finally realize what's going on with me. With each video you post, you save or change many lives. You are amazing, I wish you all the best because you deserve it. Thank you for everything 💚
I don't have bipolar (though I know depression very well), but your discussion at 19:35 of "more than emotion" relating to God goes really well with a new song released just yesterday, Audrey Assad's "Drawn to You." I think you'll really like it: ua-cam.com/video/y6Yo_5KRQtI/v-deo.html .
Which link is for the videos? Awesome suggestion with lamictal bow vie heard good things an it. Love your videos just found them in using them as a guide to my treatment
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder a few years ago. Prior to that I had been misdiagnosed with major depression. I'm constantly researching, trying to educate myself so that I can better manage it. It took me awhile to accept that I need to be on medication to help stabilize me. Your videos have been so helpful, thank you!
Mossimen I'm sorry, I'm not sure I understand you're question.
"When im manic i know *exactly* what to say to hurt people"
Wow felt that
I miss my mania too much. It has definitely changed & inspired me and I crave this state every single day. I've done a lot of stupid things (like going off my meds, sleep deprivation, drugs) just to try to induce it. And I miss it despite the fact that for me it's not at all pure euphoria, creativity and productivity. Honestly, I can't do anything productive then. It is extremely destructive. I tend to hurt myself, ruin my relationships and future possibilities. I do reckless, dangerous things that I should be ashamed of. It truly is like a drug (once when I was manic, I decided to write an article where I compared being manic to taking meth). I HATE MYSELF FOR LOVING THOSE EPISODES!
Thank you for sharing Lizzie! I'm on the beginning stage of fighting my bipolar disorder. You are absolutely amazing and inspiring! Best regards from Barcelona!
Your vids are so helpful. I get so excited when I see them. :)
Hey there Lizzie. So, I was wondering, how would a person know if medication was repairing their brain? I know you're not a doctor or anything, but the thought that my brain might actually be healing itself is such a wonderful thought that I hope is true for me. I just wondered if you knew any signs that you might be healing, because my biggest problem with bipolar depression is the fatigue that sets in. I would get so tired that I literally couldn't get out of bed or even drive because it was too dangerous. My hope is that my brain will get better so that maybe I won't have to stay on this medication for too long and, instead, I can go onto a less mood-impacting medication in the future without the fear that I'll fall into fatigue again.
Sorry for the paragraph of text, lol. I just had a lot to explain and get off of my chest. Love your videos as always! Keep up the great work! Also, thank you for being such an inspiration. You help make recovery seem possible and I really appreciate that. :)
So difficult so sad but she has a wonderful faith that shines through
I love your channel, you really give a great perspective on being bipolar. Glad to hear your journey!
I don't understand a Christian advocating drug use, due to the warnings in the New Testament against "pharmakeia".
God, I miss mania. The violence, feeling invincible and unbreakable, getting shit done
I love your videos because I have bipolar depression and it’s really bad right now and I tell my parents I’m scared but they just don’t understand they know I have it I’ve been diagnosed but nothing helps my therapist only gives me meds for my ADHD not my depression so:( but your videos make me feel not alone and help me understand better
Wow you adjusted and learned so much relatively quickly I think. I lost my insurance coverage because I could afford to pay for it. I'm going back on meds till I run out. I'll have figure out how to reinstate my coverage. Thanks for the personal perspective.
Do you have suggestions on how to get into a healthy sleep cycle/schedule when you are off course? I am really struggling with this and have been trying since 2017. I love your videos and I’d be willing to donate if you have a paypal.
Hi! Here is a video that I made ALL about getting on a healthy sleep cycle: ua-cam.com/video/N82JokbFsP8/v-deo.html I also recommend trying out the medicine seroquel it’s an antipsychotic but also a powerful (but non-addictive) sleep medicine because it knocks you out! It has helped me soooo much the past couple months to get on the best sleep schedule, because if I’m more manic or have insomnia one night I take a double dosage of seroquel and it always knocks me out. Ask your psychiatrist! Also! YESSS that’d help me sooo much and I am so thankful you want to donate! Here is my paypal: lizziesanswers@gmail.com
I was happy to donate! I rewatched your insomnia video! One thing I could recommend to you and your viewers who use Windows and Android is an app called "flux". It gradually takes out the blue light out of computer and phone screens at sunset and adds it back in at sunrise. justgetflux.com/
I don't understand a Christian advocating drug use, due to the warnings in the New Testament against "pharmakeia".
P. O'Connell take 6-9mgs of melatonin and one to two capsules of non gmo magnesium malate. It’s all on Amazon. It will help get you to sleep during it until the normal sleep cycle returns. Also acupuncture does wonders. Helps me
Fucking sad think is that I can't write poetry anymore it's been 5 years I on medication and I can't write poetry😥
I hate who I am now that I’m on meds. I miss the mania. I miss the creativity. How do you get used to it?
Lizzie, The truth is you don't have mania, 'cause you don't alucinete.
You have only hiponia, which is a good feeling.
I also have memory lost now that you mentioned, but later I started to remenber the horrible thinks that happened during mania time.
Actually coming from someone who has bipolar and struggled with opioids mania is heroin but you are not going to go to withdrawl in mania id say i pick mania over heroin
What if I take antidepressants to combat my depression? Would this work?
By the way, Lizzie, if you read this comment, I want you to know that I've never related so much to anyone about my emotions than I have with you and you helped me a lot! Most of the things I learned about bipolar are from you. I kinda feel connected to you if this makes sense =)) and most of your experiences are so relatable, it makes me feel understood and it's a great feeling to finally realize what's going on with me. With each video you post, you save or change many lives. You are amazing, I wish you all the best because you deserve it. Thank you for everything 💚
I don't have bipolar (though I know depression very well), but your discussion at 19:35 of "more than emotion" relating to God goes really well with a new song released just yesterday, Audrey Assad's "Drawn to You." I think you'll really like it: ua-cam.com/video/y6Yo_5KRQtI/v-deo.html .
Love you girl
So inspiring. God bless you.
I love your hair Lizzie. You are very pretty 😊
With the online therapy, Can I get diagnosed for free and then stop using it
Thank you for this video it was great
Fuck mania can really cause brain damage? Shit my brain is fucked! Lol
Same
Which link is for the videos? Awesome suggestion with lamictal bow vie heard good things an it. Love your videos just found them in using them as a guide to my treatment
I mean which link has your medication review
Grant Kramer Oohh yeah yeah! I haven’t uploaded it yet, but I will tonight & I’ll link it here when I do 😊
You are not educated on the subject. The amount of views that you have had troubles me.
I thought betterhelp can’t diagnose?
Great video though as usual :)
Your the best
I feel the same,
👍👍👍👍