Not necessarily. If it's related to Anxiety then Anxiety isn't part of BP, it's separate. Public speaking is stressful for BPs and non-BPs.

I constantly have that issue. It makes me think I'm not BP, 'cause yeah, I don't think I've ever read it as a listed symptom.

Ah...okay. lol good to know!

I do not think so.... I am all over the map when i have to speak in a board meeting. UNLESS it is a nuts and bolts review. I use power point to keep me on track. If it is a question and answer meeting all bets are off. I see other men that are not bp that do much worse than I.

OK..Now I'm confused..

Look here:
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Bipolar-Disorder/Confusion-and-disorganized-thinking-/show/1114117

word salad for lunch anyone?

i am pretty good with words, so this isnt something i have experienced, but i have read about it.

being with said that. hope i to you, challenge indeed the forthcoming prevail.

totally sounds like anxiety. Beta blockers could help in meetings x

I don't blame BP, I think for me it's my meds. They make it so I can't stay focused and organize my thoughts and I forget what I'm talking about.

I don't know about disorganized thoughts being a BP thing but racing thoughts definitely cause me issues when I have to speak. I can't figure out which thought to follow and I get lost. It's not that I can't come up with what to say, it's that I can't figure out which one to say first, if that makes sense.

I think disorganized thoughts affect me when I'm having anxiety issues though. I've always said that anxiety makes me stupid. I can't remember one darn thing I meant to have come out of my mouth. Now that's a totally different issue

I have more trouble speaking to my mate than if I were giving a speech in a room full of brains at the University lol

I'm like you in that I don't plan my words out ahead of time. Not sure that it's normal to plan them?

Wish speaking was more comfortable :D

Oh, and I have a wayyyy easier time typing what I want to say. I can go back and retype chit.

Yeah j I have no problem typing either lol.

And talking and not knowing which idea or thought to follow but often I'm speaking and without thinking ahead about what I'm saying it just comes out and then I have another idea I want to get out so I hurry and finish what I want to say before I forget before I say whatever I want next. Sometimes it doesn't sound right so I have to stop and correct myself.

Never thought it an anxiety at all....

Yes this happens to me. It may be a result of meds or my mental state I do not know.
These are some of the things I do to help keep my game on top .
Good luck..

I know that I organize my thoughts on paper before the meeting I pass out info on what ever the subject may be and I stick to it. I check off my points as I go either on note cards or on my outline. I bet you have alot on your mind before you go into those meetings
There is never enough time to get all of the ideas in my head and into their heads. HAHA...
I think it is normal to have your mind wander. Yes your thoughts will be different on different meds. Do you record your meetings so you can review your performance?
Sometimes if you are top dog you may not know how others are receiving the info you are trying to give to them. maybe try hiring someone to coach you or even a mentor. A person that is not afraid they will be fired if the give you criticism.

LOL Good advice!

I can try to write notes on a card..that may help. Oh yeah I'm sure its normal to have wandering thoughts. No question. lol It's just so annoying! To hire someone? LOL Donno how long it would be before they quit because I get so irritated sometimes over silly things or I toss them out just because.

It could be performance anxiety which is seperate to bp. Having said this I find that when I'm on manic mode that my thoughts race like mad & I can't keep on track of anything I'm saying or thinking.