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This is a video documentary trailer in which I attempt to break down my mental health story. The short film is called, Madness: A Bipolar Documentary.
For full video click here: https://youtu.be/lm9n7XQtgRQ
Hi my name is Travis Balitz. I was born in 1987 and I have been suffering from bipolar disorder since 2008. My very first episode was a reaction to Paxil which I got very manic. I was giddy and had no care in the world. But that is just a tip of the iceberg. I have had pretty severe depression and I struggled immensely with suicide and suicidal ideations. The mania put me through several nights where I wouldn't sleep at all. But the think that kicked people out of my life was my very impulsive nature and my unrelenting mix moods that drew a lot of aggression, anger and disruption for myself and others around me. This is a very vulnerable documentary and I tried to capture the various flavors of my life struggling with a mental illness. I don't expect anyone to like the video, but I do want people to acknowledge the struggle of mental health and how it can affect someone suffering with a mental illness such as bipolar disorder. I have some very raw footage of my career living with bipolar disorder since I was avid in documenting my very life whether good or bad. Though the label has been significantly different many times and I address that here, I still have had a life of ups and downs and I feel it is time I share it. Just a side note, the med list is not complete here but I will update my med list as soon as possible. I recently had a med change not to long ago and the date is March 2020.
With high regards,
Travis Balitz
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My name is Travis Balitz. I have been living with Bipolar Disorder since 2008. I have had many other diagnosis such as anxiety, depression, schizoaffective disorder and bipolar type 2 . I am currently diagnosed with bipolar type 1. There have been many ups and downs in my life. Here on this channel I am advocate for Mental Health. I share my experiences, good and bad and in between. I also give advice and share my general experience with hospitalizations, partial hospitalizations, group homes (IRTS), dialectical behavioral therapy, personal therapy, psychiatric experiences and my knowledge on all of the medications I have been on. I hope you can learn something from my channel. Also do not be afraid to reach out if you are in a dire situation. Please contact the suicide hotline if you are at a risk for your mental health. Number is here: 800-273-8255. Text BRAVE to 741741. Thank you.
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Mental Illness Music I Composed, Wrote And Sung:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQJvrN0f_pjYaNqr18Ttr7Dk
Beyond Bipolar Fitness:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7xQ50UMUs4&list=PLYXcd0dr7iQKbY-f5beoLXWq7dgG9INi_
Motivational Speeches:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQKRb6AJFaoz1AY2SP5kn5_G
Reaction Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQIAdkmpdmf3tScWYDvSO8AL
Mental Health Video Documentaries:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQIGmtoA1fqZCx_NgLrUSkyr
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