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Symptoms of bipolar disorder: a thread on known and unknown aspects of it !
• Mania:
Entails a whole lot, here is a graphic I made but I will write them out in the thread
Entails a whole lot, here is a graphic I made but I will write them out in the thread
• Mania:
- Excess of energy with a lack of sleep, sometimes similar feeling to a "high"
- Rapid speech
- Being unable to concentrate
- Impaired judgement
- Hypersexuality
- Feeling irritable
- Risky behavior
- Overworking yourself
- Racing thoughts
- Excess of energy with a lack of sleep, sometimes similar feeling to a "high"
- Rapid speech
- Being unable to concentrate
- Impaired judgement
- Hypersexuality
- Feeling irritable
- Risky behavior
- Overworking yourself
- Racing thoughts
So what is it overall?
- a period of time where one feels full of energy and ready to take on x or y with little to no actual energy, and can cause harm to themselves and others with aforementioned symptoms. Can last a few days to months depending on how severe and untreated.
- a period of time where one feels full of energy and ready to take on x or y with little to no actual energy, and can cause harm to themselves and others with aforementioned symptoms. Can last a few days to months depending on how severe and untreated.
• Bipolar Psychosis
- Delusions & hallucinations that are usually increased with a lack of sleep
+ entails a lot but again here is a graphic I made with info from my personal perspective:
- Delusions & hallucinations that are usually increased with a lack of sleep
+ entails a lot but again here is a graphic I made with info from my personal perspective:
• Bipolar Psychosis
- Delusions & hallucinations that usually center around god/messiah like complexes
- You may feel you have "missions" you need to complete
- Connecting the dots on every and anything consumed (media like music, books, socials, etc.) to justify delusions--
- Delusions & hallucinations that usually center around god/messiah like complexes
- You may feel you have "missions" you need to complete
- Connecting the dots on every and anything consumed (media like music, books, socials, etc.) to justify delusions--
( cont. )
- Paranoia may arise as well as attachment to x or y person due to delusions
- Hallucinations such as hearing/seeing things that give comfort in delusions and deepen them
- Paranoia may arise as well as attachment to x or y person due to delusions
- Hallucinations such as hearing/seeing things that give comfort in delusions and deepen them
• So how could I spot psychosis in a friend/myself?
- Typically a person will not be aware of how outrageous/extreme their behavior is so this is where community care becomes key to helping someone with bipolar experiencing psychosis
- Typically a person will not be aware of how outrageous/extreme their behavior is so this is where community care becomes key to helping someone with bipolar experiencing psychosis
- Checking in with friends and reaching out in whatever ways possible is essential, reaching out to hotlines designated for this specifically may also help but I've personally found it's people closest to you who can help you snap out of it
- If engaging with a friend who is experiencing bipolar psychosis it's important to understand your version of reality and theirs are COMPLETELY different and warped, make sure to at least read up a little or reach out to someone knowledgeable to best asses the situation
- and that's all I got so far for y'all. Please reach out if any of this resonates with you and you're looking for a friend. I had to dig myself out of my manic episode on my own and it was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I am here to listen and help. <3
Here are some links with more information on
- mania: https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-recognize-a-manic-or-hypomanic-episode-380316
- bipolar psychosis: https://www.verywellmind.com/bipolar-psychosis-symptoms-379872
If you need any more help with resources feel free to DM!
- mania: https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-recognize-a-manic-or-hypomanic-episode-380316
- bipolar psychosis: https://www.verywellmind.com/bipolar-psychosis-symptoms-379872
If you need any more help with resources feel free to DM!
