[caramalama]

Hi all,

I'm new to this forum and have joined because I need advice on what helps when you start to get to the rough end of a manic episode. How do you deal with the paranoia and the ranting?

Please help!

[liveforsummer]

Welcome to PC!

I don't think I get the kind of paranoia your referring to. Mine usually gets triggered by an event that leads me down the path of over analyzing.
I'm sure there are others here that would be able to give you better feed back.
There's lots of helpful and knowledgeable people here

[xRavenx]

Hi. Welcome to PC. I am so sorry you're going through a difficult time. I wish I had great feedback, but I struggle with coping with this. However, I try to look out for the early signs, such as anxiety and racing thoughts getting especially bad, and also not sleeping. When I catch it early and go right to my pdoc, I am more likely to get better help, by having my meds increased....even if it's just for a brief period of time, then I'll go back to my maintenance doses.

It's so hard with paranoia, because I need constant reassurance about my delusions, and even then, it's still not enough to convince me that what I am thinking isn't real. That being said, it's better for me to release all of those thoughts by talking about it with a therapist, or if you have anybody you trust. Here at PC helps during those times too. Best wishes. Post whenever you need.

[ComfortablyNumb5]

My pdoc increased my vraylar dose because of my paranoia. Sometimes it causes a panic attack for me and then I’ll take a PRN like Ativan.

[Wild Coyote]

Welcome to PC!

I hope you find the information and the support you may be seeking.
Please make yourself at home here. I hope to see you around the forums.


WC

[Shazerac]

Welcome to psych central

[Victoria'smom]

It's hard you have to always think your brains against you. Check with facts you know. Ie. Has that happened before? Did they say that? Does that sound like x person? Why would X happen? If all else fails talk to someone you trust if they say X isn't happening and they have no reason to lie to you then what they say you have to believe them. If all else fails be honest with your Therapist and see what they say.

[rwwff]

Originally Posted by caramalama

How do you deal with the paranoia and the ranting?

Ranting in a safe place like here or reddit or some other forum seemed to work pretty well for me. It helps me see there's no rational basis for x or y... when I can't defend them. Its harder if logic fails and I can't tell its irrational.

Rant about the subject of your paranoia and then read the replies! iRealityTest Mark I. (patent pending) jk

ps: welcome to PC!

I'm so sorry you are dealing with this.....I relate so much. I did something so stupid yesterday that just made it all so much worse. I'm not recommending you do what I've done but I've had to increase my medications. AP, AD and added something for anxiety. Paranoia is so anxiety inducing I feel l won't make it much farther if something is not done. I'm very worried this could end me. I hope you find what works for you....I hope something does. Please see your doctor if you have one. Please be safe. Please be safe.

[~Christina]

Self ground and allow yourself to be angry about it.. Bipolar never plays fair , Its okay to be mad.

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