🇯🇵 Slept 20 hours to escape reality. My story. | Bipolar Life in Japan

Today, I’d like to talk about my bipolar disorder. When my symptoms were at their worst, I used to sleep for 20 hours a day as a way to escape reality. But now, I’m looking forward and living my life. If there’s anyone out there struggling with their symptoms, I want you to know that things can get better—just like they did for me. --- If you’d like, I’d really appreciate it if you could subscribe to my channel and give me a Hype from your smartphone! --- 00:00 Introduction 00:12 Hello from Japan! 00:21 Mental illness in Japan — how the stigma has changed 01:27 When my symptoms were at their worst 02:01 Sleeping 20 hours a day to escape reality 03:20 Falling asleep at work 04:26 The day I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 05:00 How medication changed things 06:35 "My mind is sick, but my body isn't" 07:00 Taking responsibility for my own life 08:28 Still struggling — but still moving forward --- Hi, I'm Masa — a 37-year-old Japanese man living alone in Japan. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but I'm learning to live with it, one quiet day at a time. On this channel, I share my real daily life — morning routines, meals, work, and small moments that make life worth living. If you're also living with bipolar disorder, or just enjoy the calm side of life in Japan, I'd love for you to join me. 🇯🇵 --- #BipolarDisorder #JapanVlog #JapaneseLife