That happened to me about 3 months ago, and I thought I may have a different condition than bipolar disorder, and i had episodes where i would be overly paranoid for no reason, and i would hallucinate things i was afraid of in a form of a panic attack, but then i changed meds and i got a little better. Good luck at your appointment, i hope it goes well.

According to leading psychologist Richard Schwartz Ph D we are all multiples, DID is just one extreme case on the continuum we are all on. So try to hang off diagnosing yourself with it for a little while even though that can be hard when searching for answers.

A Psychiatrist normally concentrates on meds from my experiences, so i think maybe thats what you can expect. Normally therapy comes from a psychologist or counsellor or similar, a separate doctor --maybe that is where you could use some professional help framing your situation and nailing down some understanding of just where you are at?

Lastly dissacotiation is an affliction of mine and a number of others on the board, whether or not it's a bipolar thing, a co-morbidity, or possibly the result of meds I am not 100%. I combat mine pretty effectively by employing conscious breathing techniques when i find i have drifted to ground myself again. Here is an blog about them by expert Susan McConnell MA CHT http://www.selfleadership.org/blog/conscious-breathing-techniques/

Let me know what you think of any of that... just trying to help... best of luck

Multiple personalities is NOT a standard symptom of BiPolar Disorder. There are more severe factors of BiPolar Disorder, like BiPolar Psychosis that can cause these more severe symptoms, medication reactions or not cross-reacting with other medications can also cause severe side effects not normally seen with BiPolar.

Its very good that you are letting your Boyfriend go to your Pdoc appt. so that he can clearly explain to her what's going on. You might ask him to right down the symptoms as they happen, date them and briefly not what your doing or what triggered them, kind of like a diary, as this will give your Pdoc the kind of information she needs to sort out what's going on.

It is possible to have Multiple Mental Illnesses concurrently, but your Pdoc will need to assess you, do additional testing and make those Diagnosis'. For the time being, try to do calming things, don't be all over the Internet trying to diagnosis yourself, all that will do is increase your Stress levels and the increased Stress can make your symptoms worse.

When you start trying to self-diagnose with Mental Illnesses as difficult and complex as Multiple Personalites/DID/Alters, etc. you will drive yourself nuts....so do yourself a very big help and don't. That's what you have a Pdoc for.

Pdocs (Psychiatrists) do the Diagnosing of the Disorders and Illnesses and then prescribing meds and treatments for those illnesses. Psychologist "Tdocs" and Therapists do Talk Therapy. Since your new to town you may not have had time to find your Therapist yet, but a major part of successfully treating BiPolar Disorder is Talk Therapy, so the sooner you get that going, the better it is.

So until you see your Pdoc, try to do calming things, use Relaxation and Breathing exercises, keeping stress levels down helps. It sounds like your BF is a good guy who has no problem taking care of you if you need it....let him. Your Pdoc will help you get this figured out and get your Treatment on the right track soon.

Take care,
Kat

Thanks Kat... I didn't realise my wording could be interpreted as beepers are multiple according to a renowned expert, he of course maintains everyone is multiple. It is perfectly normal and ok to learn to relate to them. It is of course just an experts opinion.

The Power of Self to Heal Our Parts | Richard Schwartz, Soren Gordhamer | Wisdom 2.0 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuJLv98ks-I

And plenty of experts have been wrong i forgot to add

Moob I wasn't saying you were wrong, I was just giving the normal advice I'd give. It was not my intention to step on your toesys... :0)

Thanks for being nice Kat. I should have known. :-) Sorry to sidetrack the thread a little on a tangent miamichick. Please forgive me! take care and i hope to chat again one day soon.

Just to add I think the paranoia exhibited by people with bipolar tends to the delusions - ie beliefs that don't fit others reality - like everyone is an alien etc - your "paranoia" seems something that is more a judgement thing...

Hi MiamiChic! I don't really have a lot of advice to give aside from what has already been said, but what I can provide is validation-- I can identify with what you're going through. I wouldn't have been diagnosed if it wasn't for my husband seeing through the mania and knowing that I was still here under all of the symptoms.

You are so not alone, and no matter what happens at the appointment, know that you can always rely on the support you do have and come back to this page. Sending love and positive energy during these tough times.

Love, Jess

I think you've been given some good advise sweetie so I just wanted to give you a big hug......xo

Thanks all. I feel a little better.

Just wanted to wish you luck at your appt with your boyfriend and your Pdoc. Try not to be afraid of your appt. I know that's easier said than done. It's good you have a boyfriend that seems to care so much about you and attend your upcoming appt. with you. Take care.
Love, Catherine

Make sure to let us know how your appt goes. This is something I havent experienced but did have some blackouts during and severe delusions while manic.

Hope you can find some clarity and a solution.

I hope your appointment goes well. It’s great that your bf is going with you for added insight into what’s happening. During psychosis, in the past, I’ve had some delusional memory issues. I hope you are able to get some answers and treatment. Best and peace and support!

I believe I am mildly OCD so I decided to not do self diagnosis, not even research on other mental illnesses.
Have a journey and write down what you feel, not how sick you think you are. Use that journey to acknowledge what things are you doing wrong, why doesn't matter that much as what are you steps to improve.
Good to see you have a partner that supports you. That's the best therapy you can get.