I have become, in the past, extremely psychotic but only for a short time (although my bizarre delusions can last for months). Is that enveloped in my bp diagnosis? Are other types of psychosis diagnosed only if you have symptoms outside of a mood disorder (I have read something of the sorts)? I have always been curious about this. Why are some people who are psychotic during episodes diagnosed as BPI, some as BP with psychotic features, some as scizoeffective, and some as scizotypical. I've even wondered if my psychosis is actually psychosis and not actual occurrences and if my delusions are actually legitimate beliefs. Is it normal to wonder that long after psychosis has occurred? I saw a thread along these lines but I didn't want to high-jack that thread with a bunch of my own questions. Thoughts?