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Posted 8/18/2013 6:29 PM (GMT 0)
Is visual and auditory hallucinations a possible symptom for BP, or is it exclusively schizophrenic?

I have been having a very bad time and am having some troubling symptoms. I asked my doctor but he said that it is just a result of lack of sleep and too much coffee and that I should not worry about it. But I have a family history if schizophrenia and would prefer a heads-up.
Posted 8/18/2013 7:26 PM (GMT 0)
I have had visual hallucinations when I have had lack of sleep. I have actually seen things move across the floor. Auditory hallucinations are a symptom of schizophrenia but as the doc said other things as well. Even if it is schizophrenia with modern medication it is very treatable. Good luck, take care










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Posted 8/19/2013 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
First are you on Medication, is it new or a higher dose? This is usually the culprit because of the massive side effects to medications and its double with Psych Meds. 2nd are you having Manic lack of sleep? cause that's usually caused by a Lack of meds or you need to change meds. Last are you seeing a Psychiatrist for your meds or a GP/PCP?, cause if your Psych doc can't even help with your Mania or just Insomnia than I would find another Doc. pronto. And yes, I've had both audio and visual because of a Mania causing me to be awake for 3-4days at a time. That Sucks shakehead
Posted 8/25/2013 2:39 PM (GMT 0)
I am not on any medication since my healthcare is not the greatest and I have am on additional medication for asthma, allergy and blood pressure. It is thus a decision I made to go this med-free seeing as I am more likely to die from not taking any of my other medication rather than not taking something for my BP.

I have been making use of free psych consultations at my university with an actual psychiatrist who is very reluctant to prescribe sleeping aids due to a large number of students that fake symptoms to get drugs and sell them on the side.

I am BP II, so I generally don't get severe mania, so my insomnia is not caused by mania, but rather work related stress.

But it is good to hear that hallucinations are not uncommon in BP patients, but I will keep an eye on it. Thank you for the advice!
Posted 9/16/2013 5:49 PM (GMT 0)
My pdoc diagnosed me with BPII with psychotic features. At times of hypomania or bad depression, I will hallucinate. I see or hear things(most of the time they are disturbing). My sister is BP as well, and hallucinates. It is not uncommon at all. Good Luck :)
Posted 9/17/2013 12:34 PM (GMT 0)
Insomnia is common in all types of BP and within all states. Even during normal mood, bipolar can create insomnia. Psychosis is not related to any one mental illness. It is a tough gig to manage both physical and psychiatric illnesses in broken health care systems and I admire your fight, determination and pragmatic approach to your health care. Well done and all the best x
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