The truth about "Bipolar Disorder" (manic depression)
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- A veteran psychotherapist explains common symptons of manic-depressive mood swings, and what REALLY causes them: reactive personality "subselves." Medicating "bipolar" mood swings may reduce the symptoms, but will NOT retrain and harmonize your subselves. An effective non-chemical way to reduce mood swings to normal is via "internal-family system" (IFS) therapy. "The truth" in this video's title refers to the outdated and misleading "medical model" of psychiatry. For more info, see sfhelp.org/gwc/....
Rest in peace doctor. This and many of other videos contain immensely valuable information for anyone struggling with their mental well-being.
I watch this channel daily. My entire life falls into perspective and my joyful True Self emerges :)
Beautifully said.
Thank you
I have to say the whole 'subselves' thing is accurate. It doesn't even necessarily have to be called that, all I know is that before I had any self-esteem, I felt split into so many different directions, like I wasn't whole or internally consistent, like I was comprised of many different unglued pieces.
After I did some extensive inner work, one particular day (although I had been building momentum and getting better for a while before), I actually FELT it all coming together into one (I suppose my True Self emerging) and I knew I had integrated loosely at the very least, but the selves were definitely "holding hands" so to speak. It was awesome. Although it ebbs and flows, less intense with every occurrence until you can truly feel whole. I'm still not 100% there yet but I get closer every day.
Dude i feel you ...i used to (semijokingly) call myself mpd (multiple personality disorder) and one was schizophrenic one was adhd one was having gender identity issues etc etc ...the point is allowing each of these aspects of ME to occassionally have the stage allowed the other mes to identify with these feelings in a constructive manner and since having been diagnosed as bipolar 2 ...that has allowed me to forgive myself and move on with my life...i wish the speaker was still putting out videos
Thank you. I'm sorry to read that this gentleman passed away. He speaks truth.
I finally realized that there is nothing inherently wrong with me. Meditation helps reveal the inner dialoge. Now there is peace in the silence. Disturbing thoughts caused by chaotic environments lead to sleep deprivation and a host of behaviors that perpetuate the cycle of suffering. Unraveling the knots of our childhood scripting is key.
Thank you
Ed G: Your comment was 5 years ago,I now see...but: What does "Unravelling the knots of our childhood scriptures.." do to be key? Is it that one becomes aware then of one's false paradigm, misconceptions,false beliefs and interpretations of others and of reality?
@@Medietos Scripting. Not scripture. The mental chatter in our minds, the inner dialogue we maintain, is largely a repetition of scripts we have learned in the past. They are scripts. Recognizing this is the beginning of unraveling them.
@@edgabrielsen4725 Sorry and thank you.Gosh, you saw my comment after 5 years!
Lucky you if you have "just" those chatter/inner dialogue/scripts to get rid of. I have been attracting increasingly more trauma/abuse/sadism/unfairness /criminal acts by professionals/abandonment/withholding of health care of all kinds, even the alternative ones have been immoral hard to believe. With severe biochemical imbalance including toxic heavy metals and lack of good one's (partly due to life-long stress/trauma) and decades of sleeplessness, I have gathered some knowledge and techniques towards freeing and healing, but am too sick, fearful/unsafe (partly soul-wise, partly in the malfunctions of the stressed organs themselves, partly in many years of being isolated and shut out of the community, as well as shutting myself out due to sleep deprivation and trauma exhaustion. All my chakras were imbalanced in -98, and I shouldn't think I have managed to balance them very much. Or the effects I have got have been counteracted by a steady stream of new stressors, people's actions and my own unfortunate stuckness in burnout behaviours that aggravate it all, which I don't see at the time. Like the strange burnout-behaviour of
* staying up in the PC all night,
* listening to uplifting spiritual
* and health teachings,
* writing with people to help or be social(instead of the real thing: live loving contacts, support and friends),
* getting info about treatments /therapies
* or self-help methods,
* Repetition and deepening of knowledge that I am too exhausted to rememeber well and therefore think I "must" hear and take in again, to be sure not to deviate too much. Which I do out of exhaustion depression where my life's struggle seems pointless, never yet leading to long-term good results.
I am looking for a Change - or Healing Comrade, or someone to support m self-work. I nened someone to walk me through my actual self, sabotage, the fears i kjnow i have that may be unnecessary hindrances for at least improvement. (Because I can't possibly heal without a home of my own again, my money, honour and rights.)
I have a lot of theoroy and some awareness, but can't practise the new because of the chronic lack of sleep, of borders in practice often, Regular day rhythm, eat and sleep at the same times. Preferably also meditation and outdoor movement. Are you interested?
@@Medietos Well, having the basic necessities of life such as housing, food, health, work, etc, and insights gained through meditation are two very different goals. It's pretty hard to have the latter without the former.
I have no words for describing the feelings of gratitude for that perspective and insight ! Thank you very much.
Wait a minute has this been investigated? Because I can not relate to a trauma with my oldest son between his 0-6 years of age. If this rule should be applied it would have been more logical if his younger brother should have a bipolar diagnosis. Moreover during a stressful period in our divorce, marriage my oldest son was on surveillance of a specialist psychiatrist. These ideas and information should get checked on a larger, international scale… I look certainly at lesson 1. Much respect 🙌🏼.
I wish this man was still alive so I could inquire so much more from him. I’ve been researching this forever because of my severe family of origin toxic dynamic. This dear man has the deepest most profound observations and understanding of all mental anomalies I’ve ever witnessed or studied. What a gift from God he was to all of us. He actually has a remedy for this. Amazing. I will be looking into this personality sub selves. Thank you for keeping this wonderful man’s videos uploaded here. Rip mr Gerlach. I wish I could have thanked him in person.
Sad to hear this man passed way. Anyway, I thought I should share this with you.
What people don't realize is conditions like Bipolar, Schizophrenia, etc. can be caused by reaction to certain foods.
I had a friend of mine who had bipolar disorder. But his bipolar disorder was caused by Dairy and Gluten (Wheat, Rye, Barley, etc.). Corn gluten can also be dangerous as well.
When he stopped both, he became a lot better. For example, check youtube video "The Milk Protein Casein and Bipolar Disorder" by Dr. David J. Clark.
There is also a youtube video by Dr. David Clark called "Cheese causes seizures" on how seizure was gone after dairy was eliminated.
Check youtube video "What Dairy Industry Doesn't want you to know - Neal Barnard MD- Full Talk" which will give further details on the deception behind the promotion of dairy.
Lara: MAybe if you search trauma therapists on YT
check out Teal Swan. Completion process, especially with certified practitioner, is amazing. It is in fact very similar to method Peter Gerlach proposes. Very healing.
In my experience, it's common for Grown Wounded Children (GWCs) to believe their childhood was "normal" and "fine" when it wasn't. This happens because of a mix of denial, repression, "forgetting," and unawareness. I suggest your medication may be masking inherited psychological wounds that promote the symptoms of BPD. I would be glad to be wrong in your case.
I need your help , I bee laced and raped and I been diagnosed with bipolar since a kid and now u had a psychosis
The [psychological wounds + unawareness] that promoite most non-organic "mental disorders" silently pass down the generations untill someone intentiomnally stops this unseen inheritance. There may be a genetic predisposition to BP that gets activated by early-childhood trauma.
Peter, you saved my life. I wish you were still here so I could tell you. Praying for you. Thank you.
This is my first video i ever saw of your videos.
It is by far the best video and most important, the best approach and understanding of bipolar disorder. scientific knowledge as in my case about what's going on inside my head was the biggest help i have.
I wish i had you as my doctor 20 years ago 😄
Thank you very much .i will look at your videos with a great smile.
Best,amir.
Thank you, Amir. I encourage you to study this self-improvement Web site - sfhelp.org/gwc/guide1.htm
I really like how you break it down in a way that it relatable. You know what you are talking about . You are appreciated
Dr. I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder in the late '90's. I was put on 3 mg klonopin and 200 mg. imipramine and was on it for 17 years. I had no trauma as a child. I have to mention that I'm a true empath. I didn't know until 5 yrs ago. But manic, oh how I loved my manic moments. Euphoria. I'm under a doctors care now. I'm on Seroquel, what ever....but I truly need even the smallest .05 mg of klonopin. It's the only thing that makes me feel human.
Interesting video. My own story is being diagnosed 24 years ago with major depression, being hospitalized and entering adult children of alcoholics and growing and stabilizing somewhat- I healed from many childhood wounds and my life improved significantly. 24 years later I had symptoms much more profound in a manic depressive manner. I was diagnosed with Bi Polar. I was placed on a mood stabilizer and have never felt better. I find this video helpful BUT with a huge caveat- one can have 20-33 years of experience and have profound insights and yet no one is exhaustively knowledgeable on any subject. I always have a red flag on all or nothing statements made by anyone. The fact is most psychologists recommend a combination of therapy- individual, group, 12 step, and med's in whatever combination may be needed. The cookie cutter approach to these issues is always fallacious because no two humans are exactly alike. I have met people in all camps on this and find the most balanced ones open to what works for each individual. I am sure the tendency to medicate and doing nothing else occurs but if that individual is around true professionals that approach is not acceptable.
In my opinion, true cases of Bi-polar is extremely rare. Most doctors are very quick to diagnose people with this mental illness without really knowing a patient. I do feel the drugs prescribed for bi-polar, disrupted a normal person's neurotransmitter's making them appear or feel as if they do have this mental illness, when they probably do not. There really is not a quick fix for anyone experiencing psychological problems, especially if something in a persons life trigger's these emotions. I have found that talking to a true friend helps me and my friend's every time. Feeling alone can be the key factor. If I had to seek out therapy, a patient psychotherapist who was willing to identify the root cause of my problems would be my choice in therapy. anti psychotics and anti-depressant's medications cause our sub selves to take control while suppressing our true selves. Basically masking a person's root problem. I saw red flags in the mid to late nineties ...
This!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing
I believe "Bipolar Disorder" is a symptom of inherited psychological wounds, not genes. See sfhelp.org/gwc/gwc.htm.
gerlach i know what caused mine.
Interesting that there is a view Personalities can change! Must be a miracle because there is evidence that once a Psychopath, always a Psychopath! Personality Disorders do not respond to treatment but can learn to justify their behaviours.! If you are in a Psychotic phase of Bipolar does that mean you are amenable for Psychotheraoy?
Ameniable
Through Jesus Christ people become "a new creation", "old things pass away".
Through Him, the ministry of deliverance and the "renewing of my mind" through His words (the bible) I was cured of "treatment resistant" bipolar depression, heroin addiction , being self absorbed and consumed with the pursuit of success and monetary gain.
I am a totally new person now and every one around me recognizes it. I am filled with joy and peace, live to serve God and others and could care less about money. If the Holy Spirit can raise someone from the dead He most certainly can change someone.
@@gandglvThat's wonderful. Glory to God!
I cant beleive how defensive some of these replys are. This guy has not said to STOP medicating yourselfs. Hes sugesting you try something different
No, he is not saying to stop but he said that Bipolar is a psychological rather than neurological based condition and that it therefore requires psychotherapy/counseling. With inner healing medications will supposedly become unnecessary. That is the implication. You cannot expect people to accept all this without challenging it.
BearShasta Of course, everything is debatable and open to challenge, especially as there's no scientific proof that bipolar is either neurological or psychological as yet. But defensive? Most of the replies are almost attacking his oppinion.
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In addition to volumes of genetic correlational studies have you looked at neuroimaging studies that compare how bipolar brains work compared to those of people who do not have BD? The bipolar brain when dealing with cognitive tasks of attention show executive centers working very hard to filter out emotional interference and being unable to function as well. The brain structures of people with BD are also affected after many episodes of mania and depression. The total volume of gray matter tends to decrease. Having fewer episodes is thought to prevent this. There really is strong evidence that BD is a genetically inherited of complex genetic factors that are probably set into a pattern of pathological mood episodes through environmental stressors. These recurring pattern are usually controlled though medicines many times the same ones that control epilepsy - another episodic neurological disease. I don't know if this is true but I think the Doc has a philosophical problem with the brain being able to act apart from apart from personality as it was thought in Freud's day.
JimiSurvivor You know, credit where credit is due. You all seem very smart. But while I like the sound of really strong evidence, I prefere proof when choosing to feel so strongly about somethings.
I think its time to accept that while you are all conciously smart. Your brain is smarter. Its capable of doing so much more then your even aware of. Including self healing capabilities. You heard of placebo effect right?
Ok so his title could do with changing, but other then that, this guys offering a complete self help programe, which to me sounds encouraging, optomistic and helpfull. Stop being so smart with everybodys flamboyant arguments and let someone find their light.
JimiSurvivor sorry Jimi. I realize that my kneejerk response to what you said, was not appropriate. So let me start over, but please bare with me as Im not as smart as you and will struggle to answer your statements directly. To answer your question, on whether I had seen any neuroimaging studies that apparently show the brains inability to process imformation properly. The answer is no.
All that i know about bd, which isn't much, is experience based mixed up with a general interest in psychology.
Im not sure I agree that BD is genetic. Depending on what they mean. Are they saying that if you have a certain genetic code that you WILL be bipolar or that your more susceptible to become bipolar or any other condition for that matter? i feel that we all have the potential to be every possible version of ourselves , we are moulded by our perception of our surroundings and our perception is moulded by our feelings, so what the doc is saying makes sense to me. Yes medicine obviously help to control the pathological mood episodes but I feel they will never be the source of the cure. I feel the docs approache is closer then medicine can ever be. My hope is that this video also makes sense to sufferes of BD who have been on supressive medication for years with no change at all and not just this video. Any source of information out there that may help.
Again I apologise if Ive not addressed what you had said fully. But I will get there ;)
Thank you so much for your invaluable work and your generosity in making this inner family therapy available to all. It has been life-changing for me, and I hope I can help others around me through this brilliant, beautiful approach to our human condition.
There are a number of possible organic and psychological causes for insomnia. BPD is a SYMPTOM of underlying psychological wounds from early-childhood trauma, in my opinion.
hello from the Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago. I've been observing someone I love dearly and I realised something was a bit "abnormal" about his behaviour. Finally in a conversation he mentions bi polar disorder was diagnosed by his therapist after a divorce that devastated him. And I realised it came from childhood wounds. He never felt loved etc in his marriage, and developed coping mechanisms by blocking out his life. has a lot of moments he does not remember. This is so interesting! and along the thought processes I've had observing people since my childhood. I will be starting my ore entry to a psychology degree. So nice to have found your channel💜 It's nice to hear you explain it all deeper and with such clarity🙏🏼 You are now my official role model to help me pull through with my degree after major health issues.
Ahhhhhhhhhhh. Finally someone who is competent and knows what's up!!!! Thank you for making me feel less alone, finally understood and at peace. God bless your soul!
I believe mania, depression, introversion, and extraversion are all symptoms of personality subselves that don't trust and follow the guidance of the resident "true Self." See sfhelp.org/gwc/personality.htm.
amazing
This actually makes total sense in relation to my own experience of having Bipolar disorder.
Interesting that I come across this video now... I've been reading a great deal about breakdowns, trauma, transitions into new life stages, medication, healing from trauma, etc, and it all points to pretty much exactly what this man is saying here, that a huge percentage of mental illnesses, disorders, etc, are SYMPTOMS of unresolved childhood trauma, that medications merely treat these symptoms, and that healing the original trauma can often CURE the illness/disorder! There are many, many remarkable anecdotes out there to substantiate this along with many seasoned experts like Gerlach who've observed such things in their own practice.
One of the best videos on UA-cam 💕
agreed
My biased opinion is that any "psychotropic" mood-control drugs are expensive bandaids at best, and do not reduce the underlying psychological wounds. Individual and family therapy are bettefr long-0term solutions..
First time I saw "biased" used in a positive sense.
Medicine is 30 percent. The rest is therapy
Psychological wounds from early-childhood trauma are real, and promote most non-organic "mental illness" like BPD. Medication will not heal these wounds. Skilled inner-family therapy can reduce them.
They say, when the student is ready the teacher will appear. This is so true. Now I can get my healing to the next level. Thank you very much Gerlach
The neuropsychiatrist I was seeing recently passed away... he was amazing... a pioneer... I have been struggling to find a new doctor who is as competent.. watched a few of your videos and appreciate your perspective of reality...
manc dedpression is often a symptom of inherited psychological wounds ffrom early childhood. I encourage you both to study and discuss online "lesson 1" at sfhelp.org/gwc/guide1.htm (cut and paste this URL)
I am bipolar and wanted to thank you for this video.
This is a great message. I too believe that medicine is doled out too quickly for such conditions, treat only the symptoms, while the disorder and wounds remain active and unhealed. Great video!
Thank you for your insight and knowledge. This is a delicate subject in which my husband and I struggle with. He dismissed our 15 year old daughters bipolar disorder diagnosis and refuses to acknowledge that she is troubled and is constantly in distress , even after her failed suicide attempt and past cutting episodes.
I'm stuck somewhere in the middle and cannot find peace, sanity, solutions or comfort from anyone. Im supportive and understanding and try to do good by everyone, but the decention is killing me slowly and taking everything of value from me. I'm a mess and simply forgot how to live. as joy is void from my life.
I want to understand her condition and do all I can to support her. even if she is "faking it." She's going through something and is pleading for help.
Yikes! You have described my issue perfectly. I have been so confused. I have been medicated with antipsychotics, and everything else, nothing helped. I am greatful for you. Thank you.
I feel like I get manic a lot but it is almost never an "optomistic" mania. It definitely is fast thinking though and it makes it much harder to sleep.
At least 4 women I have known intimately are living proof of the accuracy of your model, sir. All were sexually abused as children and emotionally abused as well. I have gotten to know their sub-selves in various situations and how they get triggered to emerge. Your application of this "sub-selves" model to Bipolar Disorder makes perfect sense. I applaud your courage in asserting it despite the medical community's fierce adherence to the ludicrously limited idea of biological determinism.
Thanks for your suggestion. I have not studied chakras, and know little of the philosophy or science (?) behind/about them. I'm not in a place to study them now, and must leave any congruence of ideas to others like you. Namaste.
Thank you so much for this video! After watching this, I watched many others of yob videos and observed how I feel and react in every-day situations: I can see how the sub-selves take action and lead, it's pretty obvious by being aware of what is going on under the surface. This could finally explain why I have so many psychological conditions, disorders etc, and this can explain them all together. So thank you so so much for your time and work
Thank you so much for using your precious time to share your wisdom with me. I have spent all day watching the videos and it makes so much sense now. I am going through ptsd since 2/24/2013 and I need to find myself, I miss me. I am so glad I have found your videos. I pray God bless you as much as you have been blessing me. All the best. Daniella
I be4lieve "ptsd" is a symptom of the underlying REAL problem - a disabled true Self. I encourage you to study online "lesson 1" to see how to free your Self to guide you: sfhelp.org/gwc/guide1.htm
I was violated at hospital when I was having my little girl and have serious physical damages. I just wish I have died that day. Before that I never had a problem, I was full of life and happy. Grief is a though thing. I hate the person I am since then.
DB DeSousa I'm so sorry you were violated. I'm a childhood sexual abuse survivor. I wish you peace and happiness.
just discovered your channel through this video. Needless to say, I instantly subscribed after watching this. Very good information and for some reason your voice also works as a sleep aid(no insult intended) :) sleep isn't easy for me when I don't self medicate.
jeg har sluttet med medisiner.jeg unngår stressede situasjoner og det har gjort at jeg har blitt helt bra.jeg ble nylig operert og det var for meg en stresende tid.men jeg klarte meg veldig bra.jeg har lært meg å tenke over hva jeg føler i en situasjon, og hva slags signaler jeg også sender ut til omverdenen.å bli klar over hvordan man kan reagere i diverse situasjoner hjelper en til å oppføre seg på en måte som er akseptabel for andre.jeg klarer meg i allefall veldig bra.men holder meg unna stress som sagt.
Thank you sir ! You are a gift to humanity :)
Thanks Doc! I was labeled "Bipolar" and what you say about the true cause resonates with me quite a bit. I'm going to skip the youtube videos and go straight to lesson 1 on your website. Thank you for sharing your truth!!!!
Love, Light, Belssings & Fun on Planet Earth! :)
I admire the informed insight into Bipolar Disorder, but I am compelled to point out that It doesn't make any sense for us to talk about personality Disorders if we don't study personality. Personality Tests like the MBTI have helped me to understand myself and others more than therapists have and it didn't cost me anything other than my time. Even as far as identifying individuals who could truly provide me with what I needed i.e. a contrary perspective, or a healthy role model.
The bit about personality subtypes that are 'split' correlates well with the INFP and ENFP. While the Guardians correlate well with ESTJ and ISTJ. There are compartments of information that need to be sorted out. Lastly, there are many strengths to these personalities and the only way your going to help people is if accentuate the good out the their life story.
Good point about MBTI. Except the 'split' you speak of can show up in any type. When someone experiences neglect, abuse, or abandonment in childhood, their cognitive functions don't work in harmony. I went through that as an INTP, and I integrated all of my lopsided functions as I healed from depression/anxiety, which then led to the development of self-esteem.
I think the MBTI is the foundation, because while we all as human beings share the need to grow in a positive environment, and we're all negatively affected by shame and abuse, the 'solution' to those things is more individual and based on personality type--each of us having different preferences and personal boundary levels.
Pete is still right on the money though, for most cases I believe. Personality disorders don't just arise from nothing, same goes for depression. And I mean generally, since I know there's exceptions. They are rooted in the past (mainly childhood).
Meds, therapy, diet, community, exercise are all good. When someone with bipolar can get stabilized on meds and therapy, they are able to work on other areas of their lives. There is no one trick pony with 'the answer.' Inflammation is being implicated in mental illness. There's a lot at play.
Thank You Pete. We love you.
I have been diagnosed with bipolar I take medication willing and don't or never had used street drugs. And I feel sick mostly it is hard to work life or function. I really am happy I found this video I went through childhood trauma early on so this explains a lot.
This guy is so smart
As someone who has bipolar disorder in the absence of childhood trauma with a large genetic component, I disagree with you regarding meds. I think it is necessary in cases like mine to incorporate meds into treatment because, before I got on the right meds, I went through a couple of manic/hypomanic episodes where I attempted to run away despite it being dark outside with nothing but the clothes on my back simply because my parents said something that pissed me off. I then had another one where I nearly stabbed myself with a knife because I was angry and ready to get off the rollercoaster. That's the one that landed me in the hospital for three weeks. There, I learned some coping skills and tried some different medications until I was stable enough to conduct myself properly. I then went through an intense outpatient program through that hospital. Upon graduation, I began seeing a different psychiatrist, as well as entering a year-long DBT program. I am now able to regulate my emotions much better, I am much more confident, I feel comfortable in my own skin most of the time, I am much more social, I haven't had a hypomanic episode in over two weeks, and the best part is that I am actually excited about my life now!!!
"large genetic component" -- there is no evidence for this
Crazy, go on get addicted. I've seen what cowards like you end up like, years of meds got them addicted, trembling and stuttering, let's see you disagree then. Good luck. Being scammed by the drug industry and loving it, there are many idiots in this world
@@ShadowsMasquerade yes there is
There is a lot of evidence for it having a huge hereditary component. The analogy is the biology loads the gun, the environment pulls the trigger. That said it could be more a predisposition and many who are labeled would have managed better in society with more social support /structure. The idea that mental illness is purely biological is kinda lame as it basically medicalizes some temperaments more vulnerable to the cracks in our society. There is probably significant overlap with cptsd for that reason than adverse circumstances cause trauma over long periods of which the patient can't make sense as easily and may also exploit the bp vulnerabilities.
Prof Gerlach. My sweet daughter had and died as a result of Bipolar Disorder, mainly due to mismanagement of the aggressive drugs she was put on
A weird issue she had for at least a year was a constant visual disturbance similar to interference on a old b&q television. She would have to sit in a darkened room with blackout curtains and even wear a sleep mask. We could NEVER find ANY informations out it but it haunted her day & night! Have you any clues??
Peter died some years ago, unfortunately. These videos were actually filmed in a care center due to his health condition. Visual snow could have been caused by anxiety, or a possible neurological problem.
@@ebookjapan8054 oh I am SO sorry to hear of Peter’s death! He was a real hero to so many people! God rest his soul and bless his family 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much, very calm and clear. I always wish there was more images to describing something, not sure if you could give that a try. Thank you Maria :)
Wonderful video from a therapist that speaks to the soul
Thank you and keep helping people:-)
This is a great video thankyou so much for all the info. I've been trying to help a man for nearly 7 years but he refuses to get help and has already been diagnosed with bipolar 1. Do you have any advice on how to encourage him to see a specialist?
Unless there is an organic dysfunction, all the symptoms and labels you mention come from inherited psychological wounds from early-childhood neglect, abandonment, and abuse ("trauma").. See sfhelp.org/gwc/gwc.htm.
My hero= Peter Gerlach
Nice to have a professional with a point of view! I have ADHD, and i have a down periode (first 1 week in my life) and i have just had a manic period, where i felt the best... My mum has adviced me to seek out a mental health professional, which i do... Do you think i am bi polar...
I have / i am:
- positive at times, trying to "fight" the negative because i believe that negative is an exuse..
- i usually feel suicidal, when i feel hopelessness..
- In situations where i am expected to be happy, i always end up numb before situation (party, dinner - something longer than 1 - 2 hours)
- A LOT of mood swings
- Irritation
- control of eating / non control, careless of eating
- have cutted once
- achiever in school
Your symptoms suggest you've survived early-childhood neglect, abandonment, and abuse (trauma) If so, I encourage you to learn about healing yourself here: sfhelp.org/gwc/guide1.htm
Thank you!
Neil Elliker From your description, you are not "bipolar,"
you are a "Grown Wounded Child" (GWC) - a survivor of early-childhood abandonment, neglect, and abuse. See sfhelp.org/gwc/gwc.htm
How can you deal with a person that has Bipolar Disorder? One day they tell you they need you and are sorry for what they did. The next day they tell you to go away and blame you for everything.
Gorgorita32 Gorgorita BPD is a *symptom* of underlying psychological wounds inherited from early-childhood trauma. See thus for relationship options: sfhelp.org/relate/gwc.htm
Just to echo the comment made by Gahanika....
'I agree with what you say about Bpd, but this... my father suffers from bipolar desease and he as no childhood traumas at all'.
Cold you respond to this please? I am a psychiatrist and have seen cases whereby patients have mania / BPD without the presence of childhood trauma. Likewise, lots have people have childhood trauma without developing BPD.
How do you make sense of this in your model?
Love the videos btw...
+Mike Smith How would somebody know whether somebody else had no childhood traumas?
+Nautilus1972 in bipolar disorder trauma triggers bipolar disorder, but the cause isn't the trauma. they are born with it. but the symptoms don't really show until something terrible happens and triggers it.
Try (a) identifing your talented subselves, and (b) learning which of them bring you certain feelings - eg guilt, anxietry, hurt, frustration, and anger. "Lesson 1" in my free Web site will show you what to do: See sfhelp.org.
this resonates with how ive come to interpret my "atypical affective disorder." the question i'm left with is - what do you think about the "psychotic" component of the bipolar spectrum? i've not experienced it myself but an ex-partner w/ otherwise typical bipolar sometimes experienced hallucinations etc. only in her worst manias and i've never understood the connection to what i experience, which has never progressed beyond depression, "hypomania," and non-psychotic intense dysphoria.
Love it!!! My grandson has just been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and he got into using cocaine. He is presently hospitalized here in Brazil. I am going to get this information to my daughter and her husband because I can see the tragedy of drugs. Thank you so much
Hi Gerlach, thank u for your enlightening video. How do I get someone to know that they have BPD and get them to see a psychiatrist or visit your website? Esp if the person has BP Manic and is highly sensitive/ emotional now.
You can't "get" someone to act unless they're motivated by significant discomfort. You CAN give respectful feedback on what you think and feel: sfhelp.org/cx'feedbaxk.htm
I need advice about the possibility that I have bipolar. I do not know when it all started but I for atleast the last year, had mood swings one day I talk to anyone, and the second day I just want to be in peace. Then when I almost was "manic" I have lost friends because I've said a lot of racist things without even being a racist, which feels sad. Sometimes I can talk for hours almost all the time and not let my friends talk. Then when I am "manic" I have difficulty falling asleep and turns entirely on the clock. I think anyway, moreover, that I at greater risk of suffering from bipolar considering that my grandfather had it and killed himself at a young age, and my mother has either bipolar or borderline and she has thoughts of suicide. Otherwise, I have had quite as tough childhood, even compared to other, I would say.
It had never occured to me that the concept of subselves could actually be true,until I watched your video on bipolarity.
I witnessed a hypomanic episode-my ex mate shifting from funny,loving and witty to jealous,
paranoid,suspicious, irritable over trivial things...
The concept you propose provides an answer to what must be going on in a bipolar brain.
I tried explaining to my doctor that i have problems with sleeping i get 3 hrs per night with only 1 sometimes 2 nights sleep that is often interupted by night terror episodes, i am very inward about my moods i , i keep my feeling of self loathing to myself in that i beat myself up mentally with thoughts of worthless, insignificant, unresponsive to positive stimuli, from others family,friends,i also lack consentration, food intake, i do not like being around or in the company of others, i walk away or out of shops, interviews important meetings, with no reason or feeling why i did or do it, i watch films and i know what is going to happen and do not see why i would need to watch the acting in it i loose interest, my own family think i am a very deep person and i am looking for attention and that i am a actor of i bring it on myself, i am a black sheep in there minds. I have only one thing that stimulates my productive side in that i use art as a coping medium that lasts around 2 hours after that i loose my interest in whatever the subject may be that i am conveying or expressing.
Don't mean to be intrusive, but, I am curious if you have ever tried medications? I am bi-polar, DEFINITELY, through a father who is also, bi-polar. My ''bad'' symptoms didn't really show themselves (to me) until my mid-40's. After first suicide attempt, I have since been involved with my mental health in great depth. I was NOT, as you describe, troubled by the symptoms you mention, UNTIL, DEPRESSION, took over, what I had always thought was my very happy, and happy-hearted life. Long story short, it took almost 2 years on different medications to get the 'right' one, but, Thank God, I stuck with it, as it helps me TREMENDOUSLY, along with several different types of therapies. I now see a therapist, once a week, WHICH I BELIEVE EVERYONE SHOULD DO FOR AT LEAST A YEAR OF THEIR LIFE, thinking I might even join a group therapy group, as I Love the feedback, from those who understand what I deal with on a daily basis, is very, very helpfull for Me. I hope and pray you try at least 1 of these helpful manners, in which to help you live a more, lively and happy life. One on one therapy would perhaps be best for you in the beginning, as you state you don't really care to be around others, and then down the line, try (at least 1 or 2 meetings) Group therapy. I ALSO, agree that having Art as a coping method is very advantageous, as I do a paper art called 'QuiLLing', and it is VERY therapeutic for me. Best wishes to you, and please excuse me, if I have over-stepped Your boundaries!! Kat
How does thiseffect bipolar manic depressive phycosis
Where can I get help!" This is so me and makes sence.
Wow... you hit the nail on the head... thank you so much for posting this...
An alternative understanding of the biological genetic model is that of miasms. Evidence is beginning to accrue of the persistence of energetic patterns ("miasms") which are passed down through family lines. Quantum physics, shamanic experience, and our current bio-medical model will soon of necessity synthesize these new understandings of our energetic bodies and miasms as important aspects of our realities.
Thank you for your videos .Very rewarding !!
I tend to agree with many of the concepts you put forth but i wondered if you have studied Eastern philosophies with respect to the role of each chakras (energy centres). It offers many different perspectives complementing your model. I recommend "Eastern Body, Western Mind" by Anodea Judith. Just the introduction is worth a look and can give you insights in planes you may not have thought of until now. The subselves you talk about are essentially energy patterns which can be easily recognized.
I just went on this link he gave us and it is mindblowing synopsis of what causes ALL MENTAL DISORDERS (6 factors) I do t
I do not have a printer so I wrote it all down Can anyone tell me if Gerlach wrote any books??
Thoughtful and excellent. I grew up in a neglectful, turbulent home. I married a turbulent, abusive person. I stopped sleeping 13 years ago and everything went downhill for about 8 years. I was put on Seroquel and started sleeping again. I'm not sure if I'm bipolar or suffer from anxiety. I'm sure psychological stress has changed the structure of my brian in some regard.
Hi doctor!! Your videos make a lot of sensei to me
Why would the inner children and the guardiana NOT TRUST THE TRUE SELF????
Is it because the TRUE SELF was unable to manager life and an insane environment in early childhood?
Thank you for the comfort
Try changing the diet. It may make you feel better.
What people don't realize is conditions like Bipolar, Schizophrenia, etc. can be caused by reaction to certain foods.
I had a friend of mine who had bipolar disorder. But his bipolar disorder was caused by Dairy and Gluten (Wheat, Rye, Barley, etc.). Corn gluten can also be dangerous as well.
When he stopped both, he became a lot better. For example, check youtube video "The Milk Protein Casein and Bipolar Disorder" by Dr. David J. Clark.
There is also a youtube video by Dr. David Clark called "Cheese causes seizures" on how seizure was gone after dairy was eliminated.
Check youtube video "What Dairy Industry Doesn't want you to know - Neal Barnard MD- Full Talk" which will give further details on the deception behind the promotion of dairy.
So is this the same thing as multiple personalities or is that a more extreme version of a normal 'sub self' scenario. I had a friend who thought he was bi-polar until he had a major personality take-over and decided he must have multiple personality 'disorder'.
we all have multiple personalities (fragmented personality) ..but dissociative personality disorder is the most extreme case where it shows up even on the outside. We usually experience this inside of our minds.
Friends- Be careful! Don't go off of your medication without a doctor's approval.
The subcells this guy wants you to have dialogue's with is very alternative and is
not researched much.
I can totally get behind this.
But I also wonder how/if this relates to spirituality - if it ever does.
The Greeks saw mania as a state of inspiration.
When I first had an episode I had trouble explaining it to people.
No one seems to understand that you can have a lot of energy and not feel tired/sleepy. It was pretty new to me too at first. It actually stressed me out because I couldn't sleep much at all.
Now I am a little more accepting of it and just let it be.
If only people would realize I am not trying to distant myself. It just seems to be a product of its mechanism. Or I have just learned to not bother explaining it to anyone.
OMG…thats exactly what is happening to my wife..well ex wife now…thanks for the clarity..i feel so sorry for her.
but she won't let anyone help her, including me.
different perspective than what I’m used to but very intuitive and empowering
my father thinks I have bipolar disorder. but I think my moods change throughout the day too rapidly and intensely. I've noticed this for the past year.
I can better understand your position. In my experience, the treatment you experienced is at the far end of the climicdal bell curve. I don't believe it is typical of the majority of psychiatrists. I hopoe you'll consider reducing your wounds by studying online "lesson 1" at sfhelp.org/gwc/guide1.htm. It's free.
dr grelach, how does someone use your program and continue to function in the world? I have people who depend on me. I cant just hide in my closet and cry 24 hrs a day. you have a good idea. but some of us have obligations that cannot be bypassed.
The answer is "balance." If you arrange your time to make an hour or two a week dedicated to healing psychological wounds, you'll progress over time. The further you progress on healing your wounds, the more productive you'll be with your other obligations.
gerlach
Every single time he gets challenged, he resorts to a redirect and calls out the challenger as having "unhealed wounds". Do you know what redirect actually means in reference to a question and an answer? Ask Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, and so on. It means I have no data to create a legitimate argument against you, so instead I will just not answer the question and instead focus on you. Problem solved. I don't have to explain anything. Well, yeah, gerlach, you do. When you post something with such a bold title you lure people in and then feed them your website with your alternative medicine techniques. I am all for alt. medicine, but it should be done after seeing people with the appropriate degrees, experience, and finally guidance on the issue. Not "Well, the truth about this mental illness is that my website can heal it, because I have pseudoscience with plenty of evidence to back it up". It is NOT fair and not ethical. If you are indeed a mental health professional, you should know better. This is the equivalent of me posting a video called "The Truth Behind Pimples" and then use credentials (which I do not provide specifics of) to send people to a website I created that focuses on treating pimples by applying daily coatings of prayer and reflection. It is NOT FAIR to people who do not have a full understanding of a disorder they do not understand, especially those who have been recently diagnosed with said disorder.
There is no point in replying to your attack, John, because your mind is closed and you're burdened with anger, hostility, distrust, and cynicism. I wonder why you're so threatened by my videos.
gerlach
I am in no way threatened by your videos because they do not apply to me. I take issue with them because they are misleading and can ultimately hurt someone who is suffering from mental illness because you are encouraging a method of treatment that is not scientifically backed and does not have a a history of success stories. You are misleading people and that is going to hurt someone at some point. If you want to promote your program, I commend you for that - It's your idea, take it and run with it. But do NOT compare it to modern psychiatry and psychotherapy because there really cannot be a comparison. Instead of saying "The Truth About...." - Say "My Take On....", and offer your information and opinions as supplements to existing knowledge of mental health issues.
I have studied this subject for 36 years professionally. I have practiced Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with hundreds of people since 1992. I suspect I know more about this subject than you do. If so, you aren't qualified to judge me or my work.
PS - I realize I've not explained that "The Truth..." in the titles of my videos refers to the obsolete, misleading "medical model" of psychiatry (which you apparently subscribe to).
Thank you some relief from stigma and shame.
Gahanika - I encourage you to assess your father for psychological wounds with an open mind: sfhelp.org/gwc/assess.htm
Hi Romeo Popaz, i would love to conne t with you, your story is very inspiring. Denise
I think it is easier to harmonize with yourself when the moods wings have been brought under control. Otherwise pathological moods which have their beginning in neurological dysfunction (hard wiring) will interfere with whatever emotional issues a person is trying to deal with. There is such a thing as being divided. I used to have dissociated elements in my own personality. It was when BD was stabilized that I was able to deal with childhood issues. The idea that BD is psychogenic is absurd and refuted by hard data which you seem determined to ignore.
i feel like when i have manic episodes that i lose all ability to rationalize with myself. i have tried talking to myself to calm down when i experience these episodes and its like the panic attack and the inability to breathe just take over and i just want to breathe and stop crying. so whenever i have these episodes i just get really impulsive and end up doing the dumbest things because it feels like the only thing that will help. its almost like i have a late reaction to the stupid things i do because when im in the moment, my extreme paranoid racing thoughts make so much sense! i had a manic epsiode that lasted from 1am to 6am and i felt like i couldnt breathe and i kept crying so i left the house 4 times within that time period and ended up doing some pretty crazy things. my body was so tired and i wanted to sleep but my mind would not stop with the crazy paranoid thoughts. i dont know how i fell asleep
You probably need to speak to that subpersonality while you are "sane" because when it takes over you may lose control to rationalize. The same happens in Borderline. They switch and there is no way to act normally, they will act out the subpersonality character until it switches back again. So maybe the main work needs to be done when your true self is leading, you need to take time to relax, close your eyes and speak deeply to that sub-selve which is switching and making you manic. Good luck.
I don't care what it's called or what the theory about its origin is. If meds work and make my life better I won't waste my time on lifetime of psychotherapy with questionable results.
I encourage you to patiently study online "lesson 1" at
sfhelp.org/gwc/guide1.htm. It's about healing without medicatiion. Questions = welcome.
A psychotherapist is not a doctor. I'm bipolar 1. What do you suggest I do to stop the seizures and manic episodes that can lead to psychosis in lieu of taking Lamictal? First, hypomania always precedes a full manic episode. You're not a doctor and should not be not telling anyone not to use medication. You might research bipolar, but I've lived with being Bipolar 1 since my manic/psychotic break in 2007. I had PTSD and manic depression for a decade before that. When I'd get stable, I'd have friends and relatives telling me to stop my medication since I was feeling better, so I did, then back to being suicidal. Repeat the pattern until I had my first major manic episode that turned psychotic.
I don't have any childhood trauma how did I develop manic depression with psychotic features?
Idk how I got to your video, but I am Def impressed and I want to learn more. I do want to be a psychologist, helping rehabilitate children and adults who are victims of abuse. I love your descriptions and I want to learn so much more. I'm reminded, as I watch this video of a recent video I saw of a woman who is schizophrenic... she was able to have different personalities take over or become the host. I noticed within myself that I have different personalities as well, but I didn't fully address it, bc honestly it frightened me to think that I could be schizophrenic as well. Changing the topic, I also notice that when I would have sex with my fiance, for some reason, I would become very nervous and start talking a lot abt random things...i never understood why I did this, but as I continue to study what you've shown, maybe I'll get a better understanding.
Also good luck with getting a real bipolar person when they are manic to try to talk to their mind...."squirrel!"
Its seems like my husband has 5 personalities. One is good ,one is mixed, one is bad, one depressed one is obsessed with different accomplishments in life.
Thank you for your brilliant work.
hey my name is gg can you do a video on unpolar and on PTSD in other such
Great video.
What people don't realize is conditions like Bipolar, Schizophrenia, etc. can be caused by reaction to certain foods.
I had a friend of mine who had bipolar disorder. But his bipolar disorder was caused by Dairy and Gluten (Wheat, Rye, Barley, etc.). Corn gluten can also be dangerous as well.
When he stopped both, he became a lot better. For example, check youtube video "The Milk Protein Casein and Bipolar Disorder" by Dr. David J. Clark.
There is also a youtube video by Dr. David Clark called "Cheese causes seizures" on how seizure was gone after dairy was eliminated.
Check youtube video "What Dairy Industry Doesn't want you to know - Neal Barnard MD- Full Talk" which will give further details on the deception behind the promotion of dairy.
Interesting theory, In one time of my life, i get in touch of my inner child, but I don't know how to manage it yet.
Hey Gerlach , just sending this comment in to show my appreciation. Thank you..
I agree with what you say about Bpd, but this... my father suffers from bipolar desease and he as no childhood taumas at all.
+Gahanika how do you know for sure?
Childhood trauma comes even in a "healthy" looking family where child doesn't get any emotional reassurance from parents. Something like a cold love. It is will also develop strong traumatic event for a child (which may also appear normal and healthy in adulthood, but it is not) That's what may be confusing you.
Lithium is for bipolar one only. Bipolar 2 is a whole other story. I do believe though what Gerlach has to say. It is definitely true in my case.