Kara David, ibinahagi ang karanasan sa bipolar disorder, ipinaliwanag kung paano ito pinamamahalaan
- Kara David shared her experience of living with bipolar disorder during her appearance on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” on Wednesday, July 29
- She said accepting her condition and seeking help from doctors have helped her better manage her mental health
- Kara explained that the condition has depressive and manic phases, with the latter sometimes making her more creative, productive, and confident
- She also urged people to stop using derogatory labels against those with mental health conditions and instead show greater understanding
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Kara David opened up about living with bipolar disorder and how she has learned to manage the condition through acceptance, professional help, and the support of her family.
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The multi-awarded journalist and documentarist discussed her mental health during her appearance on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” on Wednesday, July 29. Kara said accepting her condition helped her develop a different perspective on bipolar disorder, which she no longer sees solely as something negative.
She shared that seeking help from doctors and explaining her condition to her family have been important parts of managing her mental health. Because of this, Kara said she has learned to view her condition as something that can also work to her advantage.
“It’s a gift, it’s not a curse. It’s a condition, it is called a disorder, but in my case, because I’ve learned to accept my condition and asked for help from doctors, and explained it to my family, I actually view it as a gift. It’s my superpower,” she said in Filipino.
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She explained that the disorder has depressive and manic phases. She said the manic phase can sometimes bring heightened creativity, faster thinking, and increased productivity, which she experiences in her work as a journalist and documentarist.
During these periods, she said she can write scripts more quickly and feels more confident and courageous when taking on tasks. However, Kara stressed that these heightened states still need to be managed because reaching an extreme manic phase can eventually result in a crash.
“Actually, when I’m at that somehow high point, I can think fast. I write scripts fast. I’m bolder, I’m braver to do things. But you need to manage it, so you won’t reach the very manic point where you crash.”
Beyond understanding her own condition, Kara also emphasized the importance of getting professional assistance when dealing with mental health concerns. She pointed out that people should not be expected to manage such conditions entirely on their own.
Kara also addressed the stigma surrounding mental health disorders. She expressed hope that people living with conditions such as bipolar disorder would not be dismissed or mocked through derogatory labels.
“Hopefully, the community does not see us as crazy, loka-loka, krung-krung, things like that. Because if you learn to accept your condition, you can make it work for you, not against you," she said.
Watch the full interview below:
Kara David is an acclaimed Filipino broadcast journalist, television host, and professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman, widely recognized for her investigative work on GMA Network's "i-Witness." Beyond her award-winning documentary career—which includes a Peabody Award—she is also the founder of Project Malasakit, a non-profit foundation providing education and aid to underprivileged communities featured in her stories.
During the same interview, Kara talked about being recognized three times at the recent FAMAS Broadcast Arts Awards, including a Best Host for Public Service award she received with Ivana Alawi. She emphasized that recognition should not overshadow the primary purpose of public service, which is to help others. Her comments followed online discussions about calls to distinguish journalists and content creators through separate award categories. Kara also took home awards for “i-Listen” and “Embalsamador de Motor,” and said she intends to continue learning and improving through her work.
Kara also shared her take on Apple David and Chad Gammad’s relationship, particularly the public interest in their age difference. She made it clear that their age gap was not the aspect that concerned her most, as she looked at other factors in assessing their relationship.
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