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I've learned more from your channel than my therapist. What you are doing is a gift. I hope you don't stop making videos Polar Warriors. I look forward to them on Monday very much. Thank you from me and my family

I finally got my bipolar partner to sit down and watch a video!! He was super excited about finding someone who could talk to him about what he has been hiding from all his life. Mostly he has been exploiting the 4 worst mood stabilizers all his life. He has been told by his family that he is a ne'er do well, a failure, a drug and alcohol addict. He is 67 years old and finally willing to take a look at at his condition as a disease not a personality/character flaw as a result of your work. I am new to our relationship but these videos have helped me tremendously understand him and appreciate how terrible this disease is. Thank you.

I'm bipolar and a empath. Double whammy. I enjoyed your video, because you gave good information but also the way you presented it. You're like a BFF or better.

It easy to say "reduce stress level" but not so easy to do, especially when you even do not know what triggers the stress state.

Well this confirms my suspicions about my dad. He had a heart attack, a stroke and then a huge heart attack that killed him at age 58. Instead of recognizing that he had major mental illness and seeing help, he self-medicated with alcohol. At age 54, his workplace made the big change to computers and he had such a massive panic attack that I insisted he take a medical leave of absence until he could formerly retire at 55. Poor guy only got to enjoy 3 years of retirement. And you guessed it- I'm bipolar as well. Yay.

Just found you, recently. You MUST keep doing these. Please! A family member has been recently diagnosed and we, as a family, are utilizing your videos to help understand, and to heal. I am telling everyone I can about your channel! Bless you! ♥️

I want to thank you Rob for your dedication, but today I want to extend my thanks to everyone participating in the comment section. Reading you guys helps me a lot!

When I was doing research I read that untreated bipolar does damage to the brain. I am honestly surprised stress hasn't killed me, haha

I started having seizures due to stress. I can now say I haven't had a seizure in about 1 year now because I know to talk about my stress and it's helped me so much!

emotionalizing by attaching to wordifications = Stress ... relax and let go of attachments...thanks ❤

I am seeing a psych doctor next week. These videos have helped me to be certain that I am bipolar and I am just learning this at age 50. After wondering what is wrong with me and screwing up my life, this is both a Releif and scary. You helped me to see myself in color rather than the black and white textbook definitions which were unclear.

This video is 6 years old but it's still Gold, great work

I just found your video and plan to watch more! You are so good and helpful! I have had bipolar for many years, diagnosed about 35 years ago. There is always more to learn. Thank you, keep posting!

Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge. The last week or so was extremely bad for my stress wise and then i kept forgetting to get my meds, Aropax, from the pharmacy and by the 3rd day I suddenly got withdrawal symptoms. Felt like I had one foot in the grave already.. Tremors and a general feeling of unwellness... It was the weirdest experiences ever. Took a day and a half after drinking the pills for my system to return to normal. During that time i came across your channel and you have such a calming voice one just feels reassured that you are not suffering alone. My temper used to be extremely quick but with this meds at least it calms me down and levels the depression to some extent. I dont want to take full-blown bipolar meds anymore and I can really recommend it. Thank you so much for people like you who take the time to help others and unknowingly comfort someone half way around the world.

I have such admiration for you. You are helping so many people, including caregivers. Thank you.

Thank you for making these. This has recently affected my son and I’m learning so much.

Every good information, from one bipolar man to another. People find us very hard to understand, and we have hopes and dreams just like everyone else. Thank you.

From one bipolar to another. You are doing a great job with your video's. Keep it up. It's encouraging knowing we are not alone

Thank you so much for these videos. I have Bipolar 2 and you have given me so much information and a different outlook on this mental illness.

You are so amazing. I am so thankful I found you!!

I'm so glad I found your channel. this post is very interesting. I can total agree.

So thankful to find someone who can speak from experience. New to the channel. May not agree with everything, but thank you for what you do. It helps a lot.

I really appreciate you and your informative videos. Thank you for spreading awareness and kindness!🙂

I lost my soul with a huge depression in 2016 and 2017. I managed to cope with hard work and of course more stress came out. During this time I became a disgusting alcoholic, drug abusing. I was just trying to run out once again from the inside and I lost it all. I was so damn stressed that my focusing, my memory was no bad. I experience some kind of depersonalization, I was founding my self in places which I was not aware and I suffered many blackouts.

Wow, this is news to me too. I just found your channel this morning and am so happy you are making the videos! I did know about cortisol just never made the connection here. I've known forever that my threshold for riding life's waves of stress is very minimal compared to other people. I get overwhelmed and can't tell you how many times I freeze up, just unable to think straight. Then, this in turn, exacerbates stress!! I sooo need your videos, thank you!!!

Such a helpful video. Mania and the depression with stress afterwards feels deadly. I can't thank you enough.

I recently discovered your channel and so glad that I did..you're very good at explaining the content of your videos and with each video I watch I feel a little less "lost" if that makes sense, so thank you 😀

You are really such a sweet person . It reminds me of my son who is so kind, sweet person , wanting to help others but with his depression and mood swing it seems it’s defeating him when he is in depressing mood.I hope it’s not too late to help him take care of depression and I felt like with the signs of bipolar illness you mention my son and daughter had it. I’m really glad that I come to just check your channel by accident. I’m trying to catch up with your old videos but even it’s a year old it’s very relevant .Take care always . God Bless .

This is great information, so thank you! I have always recognised that there was a connection between stress and mood for me, and basically any sort of stress just snowballs to the point where I lose control of my ability to control and adjust my moods, so this really makes sense.

Smiled all the way watching your video. Such a gem of an advise. Keep it up. More videos wanted. Ciao.

Fantastic Channel! I learn more and more each time I watch. Thank You!

Thank u! That explains my first mental breakdown, the adrenaline and all, this is a great channel to learn from, thanks for doing it

Your talk is just awesome.How calmly & effortlessly you talk,Robert

I feel better ever time I watch one of your videos! Can't thank you enough for sharing. In my late 40's and still fighting bp. Mostly just down anymore. Definitely learning a lot from you and hope to find help before it does anymore damage. Thanks!!!

Just phenomenal, all this information is great I had very little info when I was diagnosed thank you!

Your videos are great. Saying we need to hit bipolar in multiple directions makes so much sense. Exercise helps me so very much. It is one way I fight.

Very helpful and useful information on an ofter overlooked aspect of manic depression. I have had many instances where there was way to much cortisol in my muscles. I am so glad to have found a new profession that is not so demanding on my body anomore. Great topic once more many thanks.

You are clearly a very lovely person. Well done!

These videos are spot on.Thanks for doing them. I learn a lot from them having just found them recently. I've suffered with this illness for over 30 years and I'm so over it now. I had my cortisol levels done along with others and not surprisingly my levels were way off. When I brought it up with my Dr he laughed and said your menopausal what'd you expect!! WTH? This is why I haven't seen another Dr for anything & I mean anything. Broke my foot didn't see a dr for 3 months. Don't trust any of them to care. I research things myself and your videos are very helpful. I'll be dead before I'm 60 but what does it matter. Try as I might to survive.

Such a helpful video, thank you so much! I have diagnosed bipolar just a few months ago. I just found your channel. What you are doing is a gift.

Thank you for your effort doing theses, they are beyond helpful xxxx

I'm recently diagnosed and I just want to thank you for putting the time and effort into these videos It's a really valuable resource and you give me hope

These videos are so informative! Thanks for this one. I'll think twice about skipping my meds from now on!

Hey man...keep it up! I'm learning more about myself than you can possibly imagine, and finally, FINALLY, there is some hope! Thank you!

This is interesting to learn. I was diagnosed this year with Congestive Heart Failure. I have been diagnosed with a couple different mental issues. Clinical depression and bipolar along with other. My son is bipolar as to why I'm here. I am SO thankful to have found your channel.

Thank You for sharing your thoughts and knowledge I appreciate your time and efforts very much. Look forward to more videos. ✌🙄👍

I have a loved one that suffers from bipolar disorder. He never complains about taking 4 sometimes 5 meds a day. Your videos help to remind me of his daily struggle. Keep up the good, informative videos,

Very informative video. I have gone untreated for my bipolar II for many years. Starting meds again next week. I am taking this advice seriously and plan to mitigate it from several angles - exercise, healthier eating, meditation and counseling to help me learn better how to minimize stress. Thank you!!

Dear Robert. Since I have found polar warriors I have been binge watching your videos and found them very useful in analyzing my conditions. I have experienced two heart attacks over the past 12 years and now able to correlate to bipolar events in my life. Thank you for all the time, energy and compassion you give to help others see the light

This is so helpful. You do a really great job sharing important information.

This is very much now my reality and because of you and these videos it has really helped me understand what my wife has been going through her whole life and the 8 years we have been married. Thank you so much for your time man

Thank you so much for doing this channel. I'm learning so much

Thank you Rob for sharing your research. This might be a life saver! Please take care of yourself, you are helping so many. Thank you!

This bipolar 2 grandma loves your videos and gets a lot out of them. Thank you for your sacrifice doing this. I hope you can always keep it up. Stay well.

My son was recently diagnosed with bipolar. I knew nothing of this until I discovered your videos, which have educated me so much as to how to deal with it. You have been right on and helped us so much. Thank you for these videos.

This is now the third of your videos I’ve commented on.. I’m currently under psych review with a psychiatrist for potential Cyclothymia and your channel has helped so so so much. I am understanding so much more about me and is really helping me deal with what may be my bipolar disorder. As you say and I agree I HAVE Bipolar and not I AM bipolar. Thanks for what your doing it is really helping.

Thank you for sharing this message!

Thank u , ur vídeos are So important in increasing my understanding of bipolar. I'll be hearing with lots people. Thank u

Thank you for the insightful video! I’ve been struggling with bipolar disorder for years now and suffered from extreme stress due to circumstances in my personal life. I went a long time keeping negative emotions to myself, not crying or being vulnerable with my loved ones. I made sure to only cry in private away from the public eye. I noticed that I always fell ill after an intense crying session. Fevers, migraine, throat infections etc. I told my therapist about it and she said that the stress I carried had nowhere to be let out so it affected my body instead. It took me a long time, but I have healthier coping skills now and I’ve learned to lean on my loved ones in my time of need. Sure enough, I haven’t had all those painful physical symptoms since then, even after crying into the arms of a loved one. It’s definitely not an easy battle to fight for the rest of my life, but I hope everyone will have an abundance of okay days.

Thankyou for your insightful posts. I have bi-polar and experienced two heart attacks and a stroke aged forty five. When my mental health is good l am capable of following good practise. I do yoga, eat sensibly and interact with friends, family and work colleagues. However, as my mood fluctuates l ricochet between obsessively excercising (for example) to being incapable of leaving my bed. I am diligent about taking my meds these days and it does help. I am fortunate in having an excellent Doctor and l live in the UK, with its free at point of contact health care. Finding your channel has been a sort of home coming. Constantly agreeing with shared experiences! Thank you so much for your efforts, l can send your videos to people to "explain" how l am,which is wonderful. X

I've read somewhere that research has shown that the spouses of those with bipolar are 70% more likely to struggle with mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression. Great video 👍

Thank you for these videos, they have made an immediate difference with the understanding of how to deal with the issue and our relationship!

Cortisol is such an interesting topic. I never knew how intricate this hormone is and how abnormal cortisol levels can affect a person! Thank you for this video!

Such an important video. You are so right on about each aspect. Thank you. Cortisol plays a huge part on many health issues.

I’ve only recently been diagnosed, and felt quite lost and helpless, this channel has really helped me, and helped me to see that I can live with this.

Robert that just cleared up some intense moments for me. I always wondered why my boyfriend would go haywire on jobs. We did property preservation - basically renovating houses. Any tiny bit of stress on the job would set him off and he would go into a screaming fit! It was really embarrassing! I would have to defend him to customers or neighbors of the customer all the time and swear to myself that I wasn't going to take him on another job but he would promise to behave and I believe he wanted to but just couldn't once the stress hit him. But he would be just fine at home where he was more comfortable. So thank you for clearing that up! Since we broke up I've been watching your videos every morning and sometimes throughout the day. You are a TREMENDOUS help to me and everyone else that cares to learn about this. I'm glad you're here for us!

The information that you share has been such a huge help for me. Thank you🙏🏽

This is really a great video. I really appreciate the series of information.

I can't say thank you enough for your videos. Very informative for a newly diagnosed bipolar.

Thank u!! I was on my own n off my meds. I was on my own journey of triggers n trying to explain to pep around me what not to bring around me. I love the info u share cuz I am feeling so much stronger in my own fight. It always seems that when i share my triggers it's like some pep want to challenge it like I'm making it up. Ugh so i decided to be a loner n not try to date cuz when i do pandora opens her box. So jus saying ty!! I will continue to fight to be my own normal!!

Very educational, thank you for sharing. You surprise me with every video I watch! You are true therapist and I am sending you meny blessings to you and your chanel❤❤❤❤

Your humility and knowledge based on experience touches me to the core. And I see you going places. Please aim to the highest of heights. From a new follower.

showing my mum this and your other videos,thanku

I went to a psychiatrist two months ago because I was needing an evaluation for adhd(diagnoses with 25 years ago), but also because I was in a horrible depression. She said I didn’t fit adhd anymore, but instead fit more with bipolar type 2. She wanted to get my sleep better and try some meds to see how I reacted and I go back in two weeks. In the meantime, I’ve been learning as much about bipolar 2 as I can and I have learned a lot from your channel. So much that I have seen makes me go “OMG that’s me!” and it kind of helps me to be able to start putting a name with what I’ve dealt with for so long. Thanks to your videos, I can tell her much more accurately what I need to tell her in order to get the proper treatment. Thank you for making your videos! They have helped me a lot!

Yup you are right, this SCARED THE SHIT OUT OF ME because I have been bipolar for over 20 years and didn't even know it until about a year ago when I was finally diagnosed....great......

Thank you. I have Bipolar disorder and this video is a life saver for me.

I love your brave approach. I wish something like your channel was around 25 years ago. My hopes for bpd is that insights and treatment for bpd will be as such as to elevate it to be considered normal in its own way. Thank you again.

Thank you! When I got finally treated I not only had no more chest pains. But my kidney crystals that gave me urinary track infections. I had to be on an anabiotic almost every month. We were just about to see a kidney specialist before I got medicated for bipolar disorder and now I have no chest pains and no problems with my kidneys.

I didn't either and you are right. This makes perfect sense. Thank you for these videos they are very helpful.

I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM YOUR VIDEOS.

Thank you for this video! I love your content!

This is actually encouraging. Reminds me I’m doing the right thing. Before medication, my anxiety was so bad that I already had a feeling it was going to kill me one day. I was at the point where therapy, exercise, diet, etc was not working. Now I’m medicated and feeling much better and doing all those things on top of it. You reminded me I’m doing the right thing 😊

Thank you for these videos. It's helping me understand what is going on with my boyfriend. I want to help him in any way I can

Wow. I get stressed a LOT. Good wake up call. Really good info. "Stress is a killer" =(

Great job keeping us informed

Cortisol and Stress are significantly important for Bipolar people to consider. I had 20 hospitalizations for Blood clots and high blood pressure and a swollen feet for years. During a mania I had a heart failure boarding a plane- luckily my mania actually did something good because I escaped the US and went to live in an island- good food no stress and lost 87 pounds. When I came out of the mania I was healthier for sure but couldn’t understand what I was doing on that island. The moral of the story- take care of your heart. Make your intention to heal and to love yourself and accepting that you are bipolar not freaking out about it. Many of us find a balance and become healthier than before because we are forced to pay attention to our actions and nutrients. Good luck everyone and thanks for another good video.

Very enlightening and valuable! Thank you!

Thank you for this important and crucial information.

Ur show has helped me greatly to understand my behavoir thank u for maken it

Very helpful. So glad I found you and thank you for sharing.

Thank you for your helpful channel, Rob W.! Another scary fact I learned from a psychiatrist is that untreated bipolar can eventually lead to bipolar dementia, so it is very important to treat

Way interesting, babe! Keep up the great work. Much love!

I think you are on the right path. Good luck.

Thanks for this information.I DO get sick alot when I have a bad depressive period,I always suspected there was a link with bipolar.Now I know why.

Chronically high cortisol made me gain so much weight. Once I treated my depression, my weight went back to a healthy range.

Thank you very much. I was just diagnosed with bi-polar it fits. But I've suffered many years with this. I've been very angry the last couple of years but they say it's depression turned out.

I’m so glad I heard this! Thank you

Thank you for making this video! If you haven’t done so yet, could you make a video on how to lower our cortisol levels? How to manage stress? How to make stressful situations less damaging to our bodies? Thank you so much! And God bless you and your efforts 😊 they are making a difference in my life and my family’s!

Thank you, so much . I got a lot of insights and the way you explain is amazing