Beyond Bipolar Blog

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Episode 14 | Why Take Medication to Treat Mental Illness

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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

Mental Health Awareness:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQJpVy75r4xePYKiBQGpFG53

Classic Mental Health VLogs:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQLpJWAkECinI2pzlfpQi1S0

That's Mental:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQK0nfuSYXVZWL0hYi_e09dm

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http://www.twitter.com/beyondbipolari

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Episode 13 | Memoirs of Bipolar Disorder & Suicide: Why Is Life Precious?

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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

Mental Health Awareness:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQJpVy75r4xePYKiBQGpFG53

Classic Mental Health VLogs:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQLpJWAkECinI2pzlfpQi1S0

That's Mental:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQK0nfuSYXVZWL0hYi_e09dm

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http://www.facebook.com/beyondbipolarblog

http://www.twitter.com/beyondbipolari

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Episode 12 | FAQ: I want to commit suicide...

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call 1-800-273-8255

Available 24 hours everyday

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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

Mental Health Awareness:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQJpVy75r4xePYKiBQGpFG53

Classic Mental Health VLogs:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQLpJWAkECinI2pzlfpQi1S0

That's Mental:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQK0nfuSYXVZWL0hYi_e09dm

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http://www.facebook.com/beyondbipolarblog

http://www.twitter.com/beyondbipolari

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Episode 10 | Bipolar Disorder: What Medications Do I Take?

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call 1-800-273-8255

Available 24 hours everyday

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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

Mental Health Awareness:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQJpVy75r4xePYKiBQGpFG53

Classic Mental Health VLogs:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQLpJWAkECinI2pzlfpQi1S0

That's Mental:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQK0nfuSYXVZWL0hYi_e09dm

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http://www.facebook.com/beyondbipolarblog

http://www.twitter.com/beyondbipolari

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Episode 9 | Mania & Psychosis

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call 1-800-273-8255

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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

Mental Health Awareness:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQJpVy75r4xePYKiBQGpFG53

Classic Mental Health VLogs:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQLpJWAkECinI2pzlfpQi1S0

That's Mental:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQK0nfuSYXVZWL0hYi_e09dm

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http://www.facebook.com/beyondbipolarblog

http://www.twitter.com/beyondbipolari

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Episode 8 | Bipolar Disorder Type I: Struggles, Education, & Contract for Mental Health Awareness

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call 1-800-273-8255

Available 24 hours everyday

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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

Mental Health Awareness:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQJpVy75r4xePYKiBQGpFG53

Classic Mental Health VLogs:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQLpJWAkECinI2pzlfpQi1S0

That's Mental:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQK0nfuSYXVZWL0hYi_e09dm

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http://www.facebook.com/beyondbipolarblog

http://www.twitter.com/beyondbipolari

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Episode 7 | Why Suicide is NOT A Good Answer!

Please, for those suffering, cherish your life! Even if it feels like you want death and need it to be free. The reality is you can never escape this world. As your memories live on through every person you touch and meet. No matter how dark, depressing, hopeless, and waste of time it may seem to be. The reality is there are always two steps of the coin, some good, some bad. Things really do work out in the end and Travis Balitz is living proof! Do not give up! Have faith. The gift of people like us is that you can offer a different set of wisdom through suffering. Everyone has a unique purpose and meaning in life including the downtrodden. Suicide is a very difficult to topic to discuss. You understand these people are suffering, but the thing is not only the mentally ill suffer, but those loved one's around you especially. Just because you may go away in this realm, does not mean the pain of your death will not continue on until generations to come. Is that how you want your legacy or story you want to be? We start off as all empty slates, and sometimes the pages do get broken, in heart-break and suffering, but we still have the choice in what we truly want to write. In the end this way of thinking, of an inescapable tormented life, gives meaning to the fact death really does not solve anything. And perhaps makes only things worst. But sometimes you cannot understand the gift of life without loss, decay, and death. But the thing is, when you are gone, you are gone for good. You will not have a second chance. No matter what spiritual beliefs you believe in. It is true, your memories live on, and perhaps in altered dimensions, but in a way your soul will never be free. Live your life now, as best as you can. Take it easy. Love yourself and others. Breathe. Enjoy life as much as you can and those around you as best as you can. Take time off for yourself. And love yourself the most of all. Feel free to comment or message us in the box below. 

My Brother, Travis is stabilized and even though he is not completely recovered he wanted to provide and update on his health and offer advice for people with mental illnesses and suicidal issues.

Thank you,

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

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Episode 6 | My Road to Recovery: Tips & Advice for People with Mental Health & Suicidal Problems

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My Brother, Travis is stabilized and even though he is not completely recovered he wanted to provide and update on his health and offer advice for people with mental illnesses and suicidal issues.

Note: Even if mental health suffering is imminent, you ARE worth it to live. Even in those darkest times, there are always people willing to care enough about you and love you. Please have enough courage, strength, and wisdom to understand all lives matter, including the mentally ill, disabled, and imprisoned. The notion of life and death sometimes do not make sense but between it all, even in the admit of chaos and destruction is hope, love and light. No matter what, please choose to live, for the breathern of the people of humanity. Everyone has something to offer, no matter how big or small, whether that is wisdom, experience, courage. We just all walk a diferent path. Your life DOES matter. And Travis does stand as a meaning of hope and faith for people suffering from what seems to be an impossible inescapable doom. Love yourself most importantly my friends, no matter what. We are all humans, every person needs help, you just sometimes have to let go of these weaknesses and turn it into a strength, no matter how scary or hard or impossible it seems. Never give up! We believe in you!!!

Thank you,

Travis & Kyle Balitz

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call 1-800-273-8255

Available 24 hours everyday

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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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Episode 5 | Pre-Meds: Real Life Psychotic Episode

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This episode occurred in June 2014. I do not believe my Brother realized how bad his symptoms were. With my Dad's near death, the break up of his ex-girlfriend, and his decaying mind, he would poop on floors, punch holes in the wall, starve himself, isolate himself in the basement, would fail to meet any hygiene/basic-care needs, and unable to get up and move (catatonia). He lost a lot of weight. My family decided to put him in the hospital when he would experienced a psychotic break by yelling at ghosts, unable to control his body movements, and severe delusions in August. He was put in the hospital again in October for suicidal idealizations. He is slowly recovering.

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call 1-800-273-8255

Available 24 hours everyday

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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

Mental Health Awareness:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQJpVy75r4xePYKiBQGpFG53

Classic Mental Health VLogs:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQLpJWAkECinI2pzlfpQi1S0

That's Mental:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQK0nfuSYXVZWL0hYi_e09dm

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http://www.facebook.com/beyondbipolarblog

http://www.twitter.com/beyondbipolari

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Episode 4 | Interview with a Bipolar Person | The Bipolar Notes of Hell

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

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Available 24 hours everyday

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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

Mental Health Awareness:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQJpVy75r4xePYKiBQGpFG53

Classic Mental Health VLogs:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQLpJWAkECinI2pzlfpQi1S0

That's Mental:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXcd0dr7iQK0nfuSYXVZWL0hYi_e09dm

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http://www.facebook.com/beyondbipolarblog

http://www.twitter.com/beyondbipolari

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