‘The missing link in caring is mentoring for carers so they know what to expect and how to cope’

In this highly emotive episode, Rob is in conversation with his Mum. They are raising awareness of Bi-polar and the vital role of the carer during National Mental Health Awareness week. They talk candidly and with personal experience about what it’s like to live with Rob’s Dad who is Bi-polar.

This episode highlights the challenges that carers face and also the love and humour that binds families together.



KEY TAKEAWAYS
Living with Bi-polar is very challenging but when the individual is experiencing an episode it is the carer who has to cope with living with a completely different person.
The missing link in caring is mentoring for carers so they know what to expect and how to cope.
If the mental health profession directed resources to train and support carers of those with Bi-polar more families would be able to stay together.

When did you first notice changes?
The initial changes were very small, it was as if a magpie had come along and stolen a little part of his personality and replaced it with someone else’s.
Every time the magpie took a small piece it was as if it replaced it with the opposite until eventually, he was the opposite of who he was, he was everything he had previously abhorred.
As a carer, you have to understand that your loved one has disappeared for a holiday, but they will return. You have to accept you will be living with a stranger for a period of time.

What do you think caused it?
It can happen to anyone, a really hard life over a period of 28 years coupled with bottling up everything emotional has resulted in this mental illness.
Mental illness is like any other illness that you might suffer from and you do get better.
Being proud and strong and not asking for help were key factors.

What help do carers need?
It is vital that a carer learns that a Bi-polar person needs some money to waste, they also need to know how to effectively protect and safeguard all other money from a person with Bipolar or risk losing it all.
Bi-polar people are relentless they will look for other ways to access money during an episode.
There can be long periods where the person is well but triggers such as poor sleep patterns or not taking medicine can trigger an episode and there is no help until the illness affects the person’s physical health.
Getting help is very challenging and it is important that carers know that currently help is based on whether the individual is a danger to themselves or others.
When an individual is admitted to hospital it is vital to organise family and friends as often people don’t know how to respond and help.
It all gradually stops when they are in hospital and in an environment of peace. When they return home recovery can begin.
My quest in life is to try and get people who are carers access to better and more useful help, you need the training to be able to cope with someone who is Bi-polar.



BEST MOMENTS

‘I was looking at someone I had to explicitly trust and didn’t initially realise he wasn’t there at that point’

‘People go through sh#t’

‘If you don’t reach out things will go wrong’

‘The Bi-polar mind is a very strong and determined mind’

[Business, mindset, entrepreneur, disruptors]

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://robmoore.com/

bit.ly/Robsupporter

https://robmoore.com/podbooks

rob.team

ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK’s No.1 business podcast “Disruptors”

“If you don't risk anything, you risk everything”

CONTACT METHOD

Rob’s official website: https://robmoore.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979

‘The missing link in caring is mentoring for carers so they know what to expect and how to cope’
In this highly emotive episode, Rob is in conversation with his Mum. They are raising awareness of Bi-polar and the vital role of the carer during National Mental Health Awareness week. They talk candidly and with personal experience about what it’s like to live with Rob’s Dad who is Bi-polar.
This episode highlights the challenges that carers face and also the love and humour that binds families together.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>Living with Bi-polar is very challenging but when the individual is experiencing an episode it is the carer who has to cope with living with a completely different person.</li>
<li>The missing link in caring is mentoring for carers so they know what to expect and how to cope.</li>
<li>If the mental health profession directed resources to train and support carers of those with Bi-polar more families would be able to stay together.</li>
</ul>
When did you first notice changes?
<ul>
<li>The initial changes were very small, it was as if a magpie had come along and stolen a little part of his personality and replaced it with someone else’s.</li>
<li>Every time the magpie took a small piece it was as if it replaced it with the opposite until eventually, he was the opposite of who he was, he was everything he had previously abhorred.</li>
<li>As a carer, you have to understand that your loved one has disappeared for a holiday, but they will return. You have to accept you will be living with a stranger for a period of time.</li>
</ul>
What do you think caused it?
<ul>
<li>It can happen to anyone, a really hard life over a period of 28 years coupled with bottling up everything emotional has resulted in this mental illness.</li>
<li>Mental illness is like any other illness that you might suffer from and you do get better.</li>
<li>Being proud and strong and not asking for help were key factors.</li>
</ul>
What help do carers need?
<ul>
<li>It is vital that a carer learns that a Bi-polar person needs some money to waste, they also need to know how to effectively protect and safeguard all other money from a person with Bipolar or risk losing it all.</li>
<li>Bi-polar people are relentless they will look for other ways to access money during an episode.</li>
<li>There can be long periods where the person is well but triggers such as poor sleep patterns or not taking medicine can trigger an episode and there is no help until the illness affects the person’s physical health.</li>
<li>Getting help is very challenging and it is important that carers know that currently help is based on whether the individual is a danger to themselves or others.</li>
<li>When an individual is admitted to hospital it is vital to organise family and friends as often people don’t know how to respond and help.</li>
<li>It all gradually stops when they are in hospital and in an environment of peace. When they return home recovery can begin.</li>
<li>My quest in life is to try and get people who are carers access to better and more useful help, you need the training to be able to cope with someone who is Bi-polar.</li>
</ul>
 
BEST MOMENTS
‘I was looking at someone I had to explicitly trust and didn’t initially realise he wasn’t there at that point’
‘People go through sh#t’
‘If you don’t reach out things will go wrong’
‘The Bi-polar mind is a very strong and determined mind’
[Business, mindset, entrepreneur, disruptors]
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="https://robmoore.com/">https://robmoore.com/</a>
<a href="applewebdata://50AF3C5C-3922-4B24-9832-4FDB3D2589D4/bit.ly/Robsupporter">bit.ly/Robsupporter</a>  
<a href="https://robmoore.com/podbooks">https://robmoore.com/podbooks</a>
 <a href="applewebdata://50AF3C5C-3922-4B24-9832-4FDB3D2589D4/rob.team">rob.team</a>
ABOUT THE HOST
Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK’s No.1 business podcast “Disruptors”
“If you don't risk anything, you risk everything”
CONTACT METHOD
Rob’s official website: <a href="https://robmoore.com/">https://robmoore.com/</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs">https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979">https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979</a>

Welcome to the Disruptors Podcast. This podcast features the most disruptive individuals on the planet no matter what niche or industry they are in, if you want thought provoking conversation with some of the most successful & controversial people alive then the disruptors podcast is a must listen to. Your host Rob Moore is a best selling author, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestsellers “Life Leverage” & “Money” A self-made multi-millionaire by the age of 30, having risen to riches from being heavily in debt in his 20s, Rob has retired and un-retired countless times each time creating a new innovation, vision, book or entire company. Rob started the Disruptors Podcast in 2016 & grew it to to the UK largest business podcast, Rob is a prolific podcaster & is additionally the creator & host of the ‘Money’ podcast. 

The Disruptors podcast features deep and details conversation with Rob, the show features disruptive guests from billionaires, authors, entrepreneur, investors, social commentators, athletes, inventors all disruptors in their niches, all this published every single week. Additionally Rob records extra weekly content essential for start & scale up entrepreneurs, and the most vital & current business advice. Get ready to be disrupted. If you don’t risk anything you risk everything!

Welcome to the Disruptors Podcast. This podcast features the most disruptive individuals on the planet no matter what niche or industry they are in, if you want thought provoking conversation with some of the most successful &amp; controversial people alive then the disruptors podcast is a must listen to. Your host Rob Moore is a best selling author, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestsellers “Life Leverage” &amp; “Money” A self-made multi-millionaire by the age of 30, having risen to riches from being heavily in debt in his 20s, Rob has retired and un-retired countless times each time creating a new innovation, vision, book or entire company. Rob started the Disruptors Podcast in 2016 &amp; grew it to to the UK largest business podcast, Rob is a prolific podcaster &amp; is additionally the creator &amp; host of the ‘Money’ podcast. 
The Disruptors podcast features deep and details conversation with Rob, the show features disruptive guests from billionaires, authors, entrepreneur, investors, social commentators, athletes, inventors all disruptors in their niches, all this published every single week. Additionally Rob records extra weekly content essential for start &amp; scale up entrepreneurs, and the most vital &amp; current business advice. Get ready to be disrupted. If you don’t risk anything you risk everything!

For anyone who wants to make money and make a difference

Disruptors

Disruptors, hosted by entrepreneur, investor and British businessman, Rob Moore, offers a mix of disruptive content and a totally unique concept: unscripted and unedited interviews with both world famous and left-field successful entrepreneurs, exclusive “Caffeine Casts” episodes and blunt "Rob’s Rants". The host, world record holder and multi-millionaire Rob Moore, claims that anyone can be a successful entrepreneur if you learn from those already winning. Rob believes that success in all walks of life leaves clues, and it’s his mission on this podcast to reveal these traits, insights and experiences to help you unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and success. Subscribe now

Disruptors, hosted by entrepreneur, investor and British businessman, Rob Moore, offers a mix of disruptive content and a totally unique concept: unscripted and unedited interviews with both world famous and left-field successful entrepreneurs, exclusive “Caffeine Casts” episodes and blunt "Rob’s Rants". The host, world record holder and multi-millionaire Rob Moore, claims that anyone can be a successful entrepreneur if you learn from those already winning. Rob believes that success in all walks of life leaves clues, and it’s his mission on this podcast to reveal these traits, insights and experiences to help you unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and success. Subscribe now

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