I would say that mental illnesses are very different from cancer, because cancer is seen as this horrible disease that you didn’t choose and you have side effects and so much more, but mental illnesses are not taken as seriously/as serious as they should. Like said in this documentary, no one chooses to be depressed, bipolar or have any kind of mental illness. Still, society sees them as something you can easily overcome or worse, something you chose. I have cancer. It has taken many things from me and has caused me to have anxiety and other mental illnesses; and they make my life at least as difficult as my cancer does. I hope you will/are having/had fun in Italy xx

Dang this girl had cancer anorexia AND bipolar disorder. She's a queen and nobody can convince me otherwise.

I am so proud ❤❤ my bestie has bipolar and now I know her future will be amazing

I’m literally crying listening to her family 😭 reminds me of mine... the level of confusion and care. I was diagnosed in hospital as well during psychosis and at the time I remember thinking I one will ever speak to me again now. The love and support my family and friends have showed me still shocks me to my core. I just wish there was something incredible I could do to show them how much I appreciate them. I struggle to show it day to day as I’m still always a bit out of it. And the meds... I put on 20kg in a month.

Mental health is as important as physical health

Dam girl you have been through a lot. Much respect ✊

You have the literal face and voice of an angel! I'm so happy you're able to live a happy life now

Bipolar or depression, anorexia, and OCD are all linked. They are all due to abnormal levels of serotonin and norepinephrine.

I have bipolar and it can be hard at times, university was a nightmare and staying in the psych ward isn't a joke either. That said being on the right medication helps a lot and knowing how to take care of yourself is key.

Your not alone. I have bipolar,anxiety and major depression plus I have a chronic illness. Sending prayers and love your way.

Girl, you are an inspiration and so strong a person. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for letting the world know that mental illness isn't a taboo. Thanks for giving others hope in their life. I cried through it all cause I felt your pain and struggle. I have 5 mental illness and honestly I'm doing just fine and people as you gives me hope and strength about the future and dreaming. THANKS for being YOU!! ❤

Beautiful inside & out! I love you Brescia. Thank you for sharing & being so open about your journey. Giving hope to others with the same condition. You truly have a heart of gold!

Thank you. My son has bipolar polar. I have guilt and shame he moved out got really sick and suicidal. I feel so much guilt and shame he now lives with me it's still hard. Thank you for sharing.

You're so strong ❤❤❤

so proud of you and what you have been through 👐👏

She is the bravest most prettiest girl ever 😔 she doesn’t deserve to have these diseases 😭at all

Thank you for sharing. my daughter has been diagnosed with bi polar 2. You have a powerful story.

I was diagnosed with bipolar 1 in September. I have experienced full blown psychosis 3 times over the past 6 years. This video gave me a lot of hope.

You are so inspirational thank you for sharing ❤️

Dear Brescia, I think you are an amazing girl and now a young woman. You recovered from anorexia as a child, and now seem to be working to deal with bipolar disorder too. You are not only wonderful - you are also beautiful. My question is: Who took all the beautiful photographs of you? These are not snapshots; they are lovely portraits with wonderful backdrops. Was it a family member? It looks like someone who loves you!

Being bipolar is not a death sentence: I have bipolar disorder tipe 2 with comorbid ADHD. I have been through tough times in life, but I didn't accept being bipolar and didn't follow treatments, so I was always in crises. After being hospitalized for 12 days and undergoing treatment and convulsive therapy, I got better and accepted the diagnosis. Since then, I haven't had strong crises anymore. My life has changed: I went to university, studied Law, became a lawyer, did postgraduate studies, and work a lot. I live a normal life, but I avoid coffee, energy drinks, and alcohol. I exercise six times a week and sleep at least six hours a day. Additionally, I regularly see mental health professionals: I go to a psychologist twice a month and to a psychiatrist once a month. I take slow-release lithium carbonate as prescribed. We continue the fight with great determination. Disorder Type 2. My family does not know, even when I was hospitalised a few years ago. They did not find out because my two partners at my law firm organised everything with the psychologist and psychiatrist. Only my partners know about my bipolar disorder. My current girlfriend does not know that I have bipolar disorder. I am working with my psychologist to decide whether or not to tell my girlfriend. I believe the worst part of life for someone with bipolar disorder is the stigma and prejudice. Everyone thinks a person with bipolar disorder is always aggressive. I have never been aggressive with anyone, even during moments of crisis. I have never driven a car irresponsibly. I live a normal life, work a lot, and study constantly because my profession requires me to stay updated. However, I do take my medication. Never stop fighting for a better day, and believe in yourself. Hugs from Brazil.

Wait I just saw the anorexia one and the fact that you made it through that AND living happily with bipolar disorder is just amazing.

Thanks so much for making this video! I enjoyed hearing your story and appreciate your contribution to the Online Bipolar Community! Keep thriving!

So happy for you. You are an inspiration for those of us who have mental illness. Thanks for posting this

I know you love blue he still with you there is a heaven you'll be with him to you'll be happy riding with him again I know you love him

You are very smart and self-aware. I hope you will be an advocate for other young people with mental health issues. When I was young, and dealing with issues, it was hard due to lack of support and understanding. There certainly was no KZfaq! God bless you, and please keep sharing!👍❤

You have no idea how helpful your video is 💜

17:00-17:26 & 17:27-18:15 are the best speeches about mental health ever.

oh my god! this is just so sad i just barely watched the end we all love you no matter who you are even those who are no longer with us

You are a beautiful beautiful woman and you always will be your so brave and strong❤️💖❤️💖❤️💖❤️💖❤️💖❤️

Keep up the great work! I am struggling with bipolar to, it’s taking me a very long time to get used to taking meds but I am getting there.

Thank you for this video.Helped me so much.

I Was Diagnosed With Bipolar In 2017, & Have Been Struggling With It Since, But This Video Gave Me So Much Hope❣️Thank You So Much For Sharing Your Story. God Bless You ❣️🙏

Omg ur an amazing young woman and a massive inspiration to me BC I've been builied a lot for my weight and watching u video of ur eating disorder inspired me that ur r who u r and ur perfect how u r I have parts in my life where I have stopped eating BC of it. Watching this video has helped me with my Nana BC she has a mental disorder and now i know more stuff about it and I can help her. U and ur family stay strong and bleu will be in ur heart forever 💜💘

awesome video !! i have bipolar aswell. Was comforting to listen to a story very similar to my own. Keep up the good work 💪🏽

Thank you for sharing your story. It has given me hope.

❤YOU are truly a REAL WARRIOR!

I have Bipolar too! Thank you for this vid and God bless!!! 💖 from the Philippines 🇵🇭

Thank you so much for just being you

Hey this is super inspiring! I have struggled a lot and I totally want to raise awareness just like you! Creating beautiful pieces of art is how I want to communicate with others the raw, realistic truth about mental illness. I have found hope and music has been a really good way for me to cope with everything. Thank you for opening up! ❤️

I hope you overcome most of your ıllnesses and traumas

I got diagnosed bipolar 2 and you're motivation too me

Thank you for your video. Mental health is not spoken about enough and I’m sure it’s difficult to be so open but it makes such a difference :) Also, what does Grit mean?

Your so inspiring Brescia your such a strong and wonderful girl and have helped me so much your so wonderful and beautiful and I hope you see that ❤️❤️❤️

You are gorgeous!!! keep being you!

That’s awesome that your doing well but I wonder have you dealt with the ups in downs? Do you or have you fought going back in forth with manic or hypo manic and depression? Because psychosis and manic is one thing but a huge struggle with bi-polar is the everyday or every week of highs and lows. Thanks I would love to understand more how you over come such a hard battle In your everyday life

Omg I love you so much💖💖 your awesome and brave strong!!!!!! I love you so much you make me happy!!!💖💖

This really touched me..ty☺️🧡

These are the times when world seems irrelevant except the family. Family is everything. Friends and relatives distanced themselves during the bad times.

Thank you for video as a fellow bipolar I understand what you been through I been in and out of psychosis for years actually my wife wants to leave me due to it my whole family on my dad's side left they just told me to get over it my dad asked me how long I was going to use it as a crutch but thank you very much for your videos

God bless you 🙏 you are all amazing

Amazing you had parents who cared. 🙏🏻

Beautiful story I hope ours turns out as good, god willing

Warning for anyone who is thinking about going to Sierra Tucson now.. it's not how it use to be. It was taken over by a big corporation and just isn't the same. They're money hungry and it's like a jail, a very unorganized one. You dont get the help you need unless you're there for addiction because that's what makes money. You end up going to lectures for addiction and hardly get any type of therapy or treatment for the disorder you're there for. What you could have learned from there, what helped this girl here, is DBT skills. Dialectical behavioral therapy skills. Look it up. Buy a workbook for it or ask a therapist about it. It's the only proven successful treatment for bpd that works for everyone suffering from this disorder but you have to put your own effort into it for it to work. Gl.

Thank you my friend ❤

You are amazing unique and beautiful so keep it up blue is there for you were ever you go love you xx

Such an inspiration

Thanks I needed to hear this

Your cry is so beautiful

Nice family. Hope she is doing ok

you are so inspiring I hope you live long

I have bipolor disorder I got diagnosed when I was 4 and have been taking medication since I was 5 and it doesn't seem or feel like I have it. my only problems are I'm really hyper all the time and have periods of time were i can't control my emotions so I'll be sad 1sec and happy the next. im 11 now

I was skinny in high school. Right now I’m feeling sad because of how I changed over time. I have got called fat by my boyfriend dad . I got called fat by my grandpa

You have a beautiful family! Ur a beautiful woman as well. God bless you guys you all are not lucky your BLESSED!💙

Treatment costs alot. Many people can not afford it.

I feel so bad for her

I wish I could of had the resources you have. Very lucky. I am happy that you are conquering the Hell that Bi Polar brings. But this video is very depressing to me. Because of my reality. I dont have family or The money to pay for help I need. Im really Happy for you! I hope you maintain your achievements

Hello Brescia I was diagnosed with bipolar in 2017 and since then my life has been up and down... I am either in mania or depression and I really can't concentrate on anything. I have tried school or work and nothing seems to work. I am desperate to find out how you managed to control the episodes and got your life back

Yeah bipolar takes over your mind. Your mind doesn’t take over bipolar. It’s a chemical metabolic change. It’d be just like if you had any other illness. Studies show its unusual changes in the hippocampus and limbic system. So it’s just as medical as any other illness. When you think about it, it’s your brain asleep while it’s awake. Psychosis is basically dreaming during the day. And no one says when you go to sleep you choose your dreams. So just try and be helpful and treat the condition the way you would treat every condition out there.

Some things that the family feels from the patient, the patient may be ferling it already from the family but holds inside due to the intensity and the multiple things that interfere.

Thank u that was very encouraging

Bipolar is quit a challenge in Kenya. I'm bipolar myself .. the medication is very expensive! Very

I have Neurotic Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder type II. I know, it's not easy but we are trying right? :)

I relate to this SO HARD!!! 😭 But I refuse to allow this shit to define my life! Bipolar ppl have too much to offer the world!

I have ADHD

How could you deal with communication effectiveness, it is too difficult for me and I read my psychology results that mentions my lack of it.

I have bipolar Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) seasonal affective disorder (SAD), ADHD, PTSD, depression, and insomnia, alot of people like to tell me that its easy to live with all these disorders and i dont know what to believe anymore have i been lieing to my self is it really that easy

Hello. My parents unfortunately didn't except me. I was rejected bye my mother after I ld say about 20ish. I forgive her because she was unaware. I forgive you mommy. But I'm ok. Support is imperative.

Dear all. Can bipolar treat completely with medication?

What about bipolar and toxic family together

Hi I’m looking for a medication for my son, which are you taking ?

I have bipolar my name isKara Decker . I feel like I’m too fat I feel like I’m not skinny enough. I have been called fat.

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what happened to Blue

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I have bipolar it's o hard for me

Ifk what. That is but girl yaasssd

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معنی Grit چیه ؟

Ein hübscher amerikanischer Traum 😂 hat wenig mit der überwiegenden Realität von Bipolar disorder und dem täglichen Kampf damit , zu tun , von Glück weitentfernt

how many issues does this girl have

Thank you for video as a fellow bipolar I understand what you been through I been in and out of psychosis for years actually my wife wants to leave me due to it my whole family on my dad's side left they just told me to get over it my dad asked me how long I was going to use it as a crutch but thank you very much for your videos