Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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How bad are delusions with bipolar?

AwkwardandAnxious
AwkwardandAnxious

I've had delusions before and I'm having them now, I'm really distressed by how real it feels. It feels like people are conspiring against me, even though I know it can't be true.


Is this level of paranoia normal for depressive episodes? Has anyone else experienced this?

malibumark
malibumark
the fact that you are so aware of them and also
challenging them that they 'can't be true' is a very good sign.
It's taken me a long time to cultivate that kind of awareness.
I don't know if you would call them bipolar delusions.
For me, I have schizoaffective disorder which has qualities of
both bipolar and schizophrenic type aspects.
I would consult your doctor if these paranoid thoughts increase.
I know they can be uncomfortable so you've done a good
job at taking care of yourself and coming on here to talk about them.
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
hi, no it's not normal in bipolar depression - but people can have psychotic depression.

You really need to talk to your psychiatrist. Do you have an anti-psychotic to take?
AwkwardandAnxious
AwkwardandAnxious
I'm already taking antipsychotics. I'm starting to wonder if they just aren't working or if I need a higher dose.
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Its not normal if your stable and your meds are working. You need to talk to your Psychiatrist, you may need a med tweak or change.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I have had psychosis when in a mixed state and was put on meds to bring me down... It took about a 6 days ... I would call your doc asap for you to get some help

Please hang onto this can and will get better with the right meds and you'll be okay again.... Big hug... xo
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