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Feb 27, 2015, 02:03 PM
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Hey all -- I just posted on the bipolar forum about this but figured I would here too:
I'm diagnosed bipolar 1 with psychotic features and have had my share of hallucinatory experiences that have increased in the past year or so. When I was really manic the hallucinations were frightening or mesmerizing to the point where I would end up staring at a wall for an hour watching the patterns change. Things are not as bad now that I am medicated (I was not at the time) but I still have what I call benign visual disturbances on a daily basis. My mood is far from stable right now (in a moderate mixed state) and I have an appointment next week for med adjustment. Have other people experienced hallucinations in states other than full-blown mania? Is this maybe typical in a mixed state? Or perhaps I am incorrectly identifying my moods. Any input would be appreciated! I have hallucinations almost every day. Does this sound familiar to anyone? |
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Feb 27, 2015, 02:07 PM
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The difference in Schizoaffective is you experience psychotic symptoms outside of manic or depressed episodes and I think at the very least for 2 weeks straight
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“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi Diagnosis: Schizoaffective disorder Bipolar type PTSD Social Anxiety Disorder Anorexia Binge/Purge type |
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Feb 27, 2015, 02:12 PM
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Ok thank you that is helpful. I have not had a stable period yet.
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