Bipolarized: Rethinking Mental Illness
Apr 21, 2014 · 1h 15m
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Rita KotziaOverview
BIPOLARIZED is about one man's personal journey to heal. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Ross' psychiatrist told him he would live with the disorder for the rest of his life and that he would have to take lithium to control symptoms. To Ross, taking the drug daily felt like a chemical lobotomy, leaving him in a foggy, drug-induced haze. Ross ultimately decided to resolve his symptoms outside of conventional medicine. He progressively reduced his use of the psychotropic drug lithium, at an experimental clinic in Costa Rica. What ensued was a self-exploration into alternative treatments to treat his condition and a journey delving into the root cause of his mental breakdown. The film uses Ross' personal experiences to tell a larger story about medication. It will reveal how we are labelling more and more people with mental illnesses and how, in tandem, we are prescribing more and more toxic psychotropic drugs to treat these illnesses.
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What is Bipolarized: Rethinking Mental Illness about?
BIPOLARIZED is about one man's personal journey to heal. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Ross' psychiatrist told him he would live with the disorder for the rest of his life and that he would have to take lithium to control symptoms. To Ross, taking the drug daily felt like a chemical lobotomy, leaving him in a foggy, drug-induced haze. Ross ultimately decided to resolve his symptoms outside of…
When was Bipolarized: Rethinking Mental Illness released?
Bipolarized: Rethinking Mental Illness was released on April 21, 2014.
Where can I watch Bipolarized: Rethinking Mental Illness?
Bipolarized: Rethinking Mental Illness is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Bipolarized: Rethinking Mental Illness?
Bipolarized: Rethinking Mental Illness runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
Who directed Bipolarized: Rethinking Mental Illness?
Bipolarized: Rethinking Mental Illness was directed by Rita Kotzia.
Who is in the cast of Bipolarized: Rethinking Mental Illness?
The cast of Bipolarized: Rethinking Mental Illness includes Gordon Henderson and Rita Kotzia.
Is Bipolarized: Rethinking Mental Illness on Netflix?
No, Bipolarized: Rethinking Mental Illness is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.