When someone is delusional, they may believe something is happening that is not real. It could be something big like believing that they are invincible or something smaller like becoming overly paranoid. Some people experiencing bipolar psychosis may believe that there are people out to get them,...
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What bipolar disorder is not? While someone living with bipolar disorder may sometimes experience delusions or paranoia, as can occur in schizophrenia, the two are not the same. However, someone can be diagnosed with both bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Understanding the differences between ...
As you may have noticed, all along, I’ve been saying you should be talking about your personal experience to help someone understand a mental illness. Hopefully, you’ve been doing that. Regardless, now is the time to talk about your current state. Are you struggling? Are you plateauing?
Nearly one in 25 American adults has serious mental illness, which means odds are someone in your life is coping with anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder or another debilitating condition. Still, shame about mental illness — likely a holdover from when people wrongly believed such...
to communicate with that person’s doctor and/or therapist. Sometimes people with bipolar disorder present themselves inaccurately while at the doctor’s, under-reporting their symptoms or, if they become paranoid when in crisis, intentionally hiding symptoms from their caregivers. Having someone who ...
For World Bipolar Day, Michelle Dickinson shares her raw personal story—and how that struggle has inspired her to help others affected by mental illness. Learn more.
No man, or bipolar, is an island. Even if you really don’t feel like it, spending time with others is essential. Make yourself do it. It will help in the long run. Aplan has also been shown to be critical in preventing mood relapse.How can this be? Well, you see, after you’...
Kim Mills: Up to 4% of people in the US live with bipolar disorder, what used to be called manic depression, but as common as this mood disorder is, it is also often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Indeed, many people with bipolar disorder wait years between experiencing their first symptom...
If you behave badly, regardless of the reason, own up to it when needed. Bipolar or Not, Maintaining Friendships Can Be Challenging All relationships can have their rough patches, whether or not someone has bipolar disorder. Understanding the specific challenges of this condition can help prevent...