Hi, I am a non bp person who recently lost my girlfriend to mania. I'm curious to ask if any sufferers believe your own lies when manic. I ask this because I recently had contact with my ex (I initiated) and it went awfully. She is a hate machine right now and has convinced herself I "held her down" and "controlled" her during our relationship. I assure you there was never a hint of any of the things she has slandered me with. I supported and encouraged her every single day and she had her own life outside of the relationship. She has convinced herself, and friends of this and also her family who are starting to figure out it is all a mirage. So, I'm curious if this is typical delusional type symptoms? She is creating a huge mess of her life right now and I'm broken to pieces as well. I hope this doesn't offend any sufferers. I am just trying to learn.