From Broken to Blessed on the Bipolar Spectrum | Sara Schley

From Broken to Blessed on the Bipolar Spectrum | Sara Schley | TEDxDeerfield

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Sara Schley challenges stereotypes of Bipolar disorder and offers empathy, compassion, and community as tools to help those who are on the Bipolar spectrum. Sara Schley is a force of nature. Smart, thoughtful, bold, she works fearlessly to better the environment and make the world a kinder, more loving place. A tremendous writer as well as an engaging speaker, Sara is unafraid to share both her triumphs and her failures in order to help people and the planet heal. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@bubbercakes528 3 ай бұрын

I was diagnosed with bipolar II at 36. I’m now 60. I am divorced. I haven’t worked in 15 years. I survive but I do not live. The worst thing is the loneliness. We are social creatures and are not intended to be lonely and unloved.

@tyh.p.2798 Ай бұрын

Please don't be lonely. Look for support groups in your area. Any type of support group to start is better than nothing. Don't feel like you have to be alone. Do some research and find a group even if it's online to start with. Just don't think that you're alone blessings to you❤

@user-jf4nn4jv7b 27 күн бұрын

I read this and I am moved to reach out to you. You are a survivor and a Warrior. I have a bi polar brain type 2. You matter and you have worth. ❤

@JassiMoon 25 күн бұрын

I don’t know where you live but where I live we have a wonderful community for those affected by mental illness. If you have something like that it makes a big difference. ❤️ reach out.

@Simplymesf123 18 күн бұрын

I can relate to you very well. I’ve said the same things… I’m living a life but not actually living and I feel very alone.

@WhiskersAndFeathers-vr1vi 11 күн бұрын

Your talk was very motivating. I want to take a telephonic appointment from the doctor who diagnosed you. Can you pls post details of him pls.

@sammy8672 8 ай бұрын

If I could give u a billions likes I would thank u for being our voice . U helped me to have my voice now. Biopolor pride. Your a blessing from God . Keep doing what your doing . Your a saint .

@saralangley6691 5 ай бұрын

This helped me so much. I’ve been gaslighting myself and telling myself I was wrongly diagnosed. Because of the fear/stigma and also my misconceived notions. She explains how I feel perfectly

@tanvimalik0701 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for telling me I am not alone.

@bethcarls Жыл бұрын

Sara, thanks for sharing your journey and helping so many people on the Bipolar Spectrum and their family and friends.

@awesomeness1414 7 ай бұрын

Thank you I'm bipolar also

@sparkmama157 7 ай бұрын

thank you. i have been diagnosed with bipolar desorder 4 years ago following a breakup i went into psychosis. i was and i still am on a spiritual journey so i call it a dark night of the soul. the pain brings breakthroughs that allow us to get stronger and to fins self-love. i stopped all codependant relationship with friends who can't understand and i meditate a lot. that helps. the treatment is doing good. im no longer afraid to sleep. i sleep well. i spend a lot of time with my daughter. life is good. im grateful

@anneparkerbrigham1622 7 ай бұрын

Your story is inspiring….thanks for encouraging confidence with the truth. It hasn’t worked well for me as friends and family scatter and run! Finally diagnosed at 55…..I’m marching on at 65 ; ) Thanks again for encouragement ❤ Bipolar1

@rosalinafernandez7840 6 ай бұрын

May the Lord give you strength to all of you. I'm a mother of a son with BP, and it hasn't been easy for my son, he takes med, but he finds peace reading the Bible. God's love you!❤

@anniehosfeld59 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous. Bravo. Thank you for sharing your story and cheering on the rest of us in ‘the club’ You’re an inspiration.

@merrisol 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for articulating feelings shared by many of us on the spectrum. I have been diagnosed with BP1 and later SAD so my experiance is quite different however I am also a parent with a family. So many of us especially in the depressive state are unable to communicate despite our out most efforts so thank you so much.

@patrician3821 18 күн бұрын

I cried in the end. Bipolar II her since I was 15. Diagnosed at 40. Lost teenage years, colleges ( 3), failed marriages, debts from impulse buying. Finished medical school I don’t know why but even working hard I live with my parents and have no money or property at 54. That’s this disease. I am much better now, no antidepressants, only mood stabilizers and trying to exercise and sleep well. But sad for a life that I Could have had, scared of a future alone and with no money. At least is good that people were talking about us now. It will help the younger ones

@romanaaziz9946 9 ай бұрын

Thank You ❤

@OttoNormando 5 ай бұрын

I am BI Polar 2 and it gets easier . The first medication was in the late 1980's. Seeing a physiologist every four months is great. I first received one morning and one at night. Stable at 30 to today.

@HabibeBoyraz-hg2nk 3 ай бұрын

Are you still taking medication? What are symptom differences from bipolar -1?

@timurkodirov7483 16 күн бұрын

@@HabibeBoyraz-hg2nkin type 2 you get less severe form of mania(hypomania) and mostly depression

@daughterofthemosthigh3366 7 ай бұрын

This is a great talk! Thank you for sharing your story and important information about Bipolar.

@yourcareerclub8766 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. There's hope❤

@jimwilkey7294 8 ай бұрын

Well done, beautiful work 🙏

@muted22 4 ай бұрын

Sara, thank you so much for sharing your insight and journey with us. Very inspirational.

@gregsmith6373 10 ай бұрын

Beautuful! Im B2, this was THE most beautiful show about B2. It was a mirror how Im feeling every F day! Thank you

@elizabethvlach9902 5 ай бұрын

This woman is a Godsend. ❤ I can’t even describe how helpful this was. ❤❤❤

@Ianarling 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic 👏

@dougmckay5466 11 ай бұрын

Thank u Sara, day by day! Genetically predisposed, environmentally induced

@keepfaith4976 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for stressing the importance of a proper diagnosis. I was 24 when I was finally diagnosed. The first paychiatrist i had put me on Prozac... an antidepressant. Without a mood stabilizer.. Therefore I had a manic episode that landed me in the hospital. Im 31 now, on the right meds and have a therapist.. but still wishing I didnt feel so misunderstood.

@claredolman6003 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic talk Sara, thank you from all of us on all parts of the bipolar spectrum

@thephoenixlifewithliz3166 Ай бұрын

I just want to say a huge thank you for this video. Thank you for your bravery and for making me feel seen.

@Lea-Oh.007 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for bringing awareness to Bipolar Disorder 💙

@OLGALAZINDr 4 ай бұрын

Amazingly good talk. This helped with the distinctions , and correct diagnosis.

@elainetoohey1187 3 ай бұрын

Bipolar 1 diagnosis at 40 after blowing my life up many times. Somehow I made it to 40. All the symptoms were there starting at 13.

@anarakish 25 күн бұрын

Thank you for being incredible 💕

@aenaei Ай бұрын

Such an amazing video filled with learning and positivity. Thanks for sharing. I needed that.

@eddykuipers2971 9 ай бұрын

Great work. What a fantastic explanation of all things Bipolar and what an inspiration. I’m amped (well not too amped 😂)

@ShanLaShow 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for reminding me that I am a Pheonix ❤

@chandy521 Ай бұрын

Awesome talk and understanding about BP2, this was very helpful, and love the Phoneix description and the compassions of love. Thank you!

@christinevakas92 Ай бұрын

Thank you this was very useful and informative

@patrickboruett6646 7 ай бұрын

Excellent,this is a sure way to bust stigma

@jesperandersenjever 11 ай бұрын

Great video from a beautiful person. I have bipolar 2 as well and I really hope that I one day will recover as much as you have. But there is a long road ahead of me and iḿ very afraid. Thank you so much for being an inspiration.

@davidcooper4385 10 ай бұрын

If and only IF you want to control your bipolar medication is key trust me,my buddy has bi-polar really smart he takes Celexa, valproic acid and a sleeping pill,took him a month before he found himself at ease at back to being himself..

@BipolarCourage 3 ай бұрын

Multiple doctors said I had major depression & told me to stay on antidepressants "for life". In my 40s, my primary diagnoses changed to bipolar 1 & PTSD.

@nadzzz1018 9 ай бұрын

🙏❤

@stephanpeck6445 Ай бұрын

Remarkable, thank you. I live with bi-polar 2.

@alvareztarver5545 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I too am bp II. Right meds changed my life.

@jennanetroe607 5 ай бұрын

I cried I have been in denial for a while

@msaid7879 7 ай бұрын

My son is having very difficult time but we tray everything I don’t know what to do please we need help

@Maleboligia 7 ай бұрын

I am bipolar and I have immediate family who are. I disagree that my brain is broken, it is just a different type. I think the idea of calling it a disorder is wrong, just because I process things differently and have different moods does not mean I have any type of disorder. I am me and there is no broken brain or disorder involved unless you compare me to some idealistic standard of what I should be. Except I already am what I should be. I find the idea of a bipolar spectrum a useful tool for identifying how to help people enjoy their lives but I do not think the disorder/broken brain aspect is required at all.

@RustybeatShorts 7 ай бұрын

Yes I agree. I believe bipolar would have been a huge advantage in societies gone by, hundreds/thousands of years ago. The depressive side comes from having these qualities in a world that has little use for energy in abundance. There would only be one pole if all of this energy was put into healthy use

@BeeBee-tb2it 6 ай бұрын

I agree with you! Broken brain-is heavy name to use. I had brain injury and can't follow sequences.. I have big gaps( I call it ) .Inside my head I feel enormous , painful pressure to think, to follow sequences..I get sudden forgetfulness ,have to stop and leave the task for later on, often next day. I lost short memory. My brain feels easily very exhausted, and fatigued. I actually feel the brain to shutdown which happens unpredictably and l am not able to absorb any info or process with task. To push myself and think in this situations is impossible because brain is switched off . I need 2-3 weeks to recharge the brain and in that time , l have to avoid crowds,noises, calls,heavy appointments or one on one company. I need complete peace.All needed lots of trials to be able to function. BTW I am BP 2 and before brain injury sometimes I couldn't follow sequences but it wasn't dramatic at all in comparison to now, after BI. I had successful job . 10 years after Brain injury, BP 2 feels lot different, generally lot harder; deeper longer depressions , etc. BI is known to be unable to follow sequences .

@julianfranco3099 Ай бұрын

What always scares me, being uninsured, is that the prices of these medications are often so high. Having BP can feel like redeveloping skills for the workplace aren't attainable. Then it feels like so much of the budget goes towards said medications. Then having a proper budget or the thought of a "normal" life seems even less reachable :(

@DonnaCipollone-qz9xg 6 ай бұрын

What bipolar medicines have worked for bipolar 2

@msaid7879 7 ай бұрын

Thank you first how can we get help ?

@DIONYABA Ай бұрын

❤

@silva10oli 4 ай бұрын

Sometimes the person who is going through that awful disease must take a strong decision to stop it once and for all That's the only way to get to another lifestyle

@lyell6115 4 ай бұрын

My partner has Bipolar but she is in-denial. I am partly because I’m unsure if I can manage it. Is there any advice out there?

@fatimagerendasobiols6252 4 ай бұрын

How do you manage to keep a normal job having BP1?

@elainetoohey1187 3 ай бұрын

I've done so since medication treatment but it took until I was 40 to get the right diagnosis and so many wrong medications with serious side effects.

@poochini7272 26 күн бұрын

There is no way this woman has Bipolar the way most of us experience it. Her early years (pre 21) being glorious and normal simply isn’t characteristic of our illness. So those of u watching who may feel they are Bipolar (and do not identify with this video) please get your hands on material by Nassir Ghaemi and Jim Phelps. They are the real deal on all things Bipolar. Advice I wish I had earlier: Keep your circadian rhythms balanced by doing certain things at the same time each day!! Insert social rhythm therapy into this as well so you are interacting with people when your brain wants to retreat instead. Don’t drink or smoke. It’s tough at times, but never, ever give up.