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Originally Posted by dmoore03
I have very recently been diagnosed with Bipolar 1 and PTSD and I have a question that I tried to ask my pdoc but he didn't know what I was talking about.
There are times that I feel hypomanic and I can function okay (relatively speaking) at work or school but when I'm hypomanic I get psychotic symptoms (namely paranoia and hearing voices). Is this technically mania?
I'm not asking for any diagnosis, just objective opinions. Thank you!
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I agree with bpcyclist. The psychosis can occur alongside hypomania, mania, depression or in a stable mood state. It is good in your case you know what triggers it for you and that you can be on the lookout for psychosis when you start feeling your mood swing into the hypo zone.
I would write this question down just as you've phrased it here and ask your doctor again. Of your doc cannot answer this, maybe seek out another doctor.
What meds are you on? I also agree an antipsychotic might be a good choice depending on how often the psychosis affects you and to what degree.
I wish you well and hope you stick around. There is a lot of good support here and tons of knowledge.
