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Old Jan 08, 2010, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MickG View Post
When I was in a state of psychosis I noticed my pupils were dilated and had the impression that the docs thought I was high on something initially. I was not taking drugs. I think though it had to do with adrenaline and the rush I was getting from feeling persecuted, paranoid and feeling a need to protect myself.

I am wondering if someone who is bipolar may experience a similar rush of adrenaline when manic.
That's a good point. i think when someone is in a state of stress and the fight or flight response happens, the pupils dilate so that sight can be more precise. I think I read that somewhere once.
Thanks for this!
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