I was diagnosed with bipolar I disorder about a year ago. Ever since I was little, I've had a pretty extensive imagination. I had some imaginary friends when I was younger. I made up how they looked,...
Hi Carmen I was diagnosed with Bipolar I, but I have had frequent problems with delusions since I was about 10. Fantasies grew into reality way too quickly. At 21, I still have problems with...
I have talked to my doctor about it. I know it does appear in bipolar patients but mostly it seems to be in patients with schizophrenia. Catatonia can be really serious as it can last for hours,...
Is that a response to stress though? What your describing to me could be interpreted as some symptoms of being depressed. The kind of episode I was talking about was a brief amount of time...an...
I'm feeling pretty confused. A lot of the time, when I'm faced with a heavy amount of stress, I shut down. What happens is that it becomes almost impossible to talk. I stare off and am completely...
It seems as though you're doing all you can: dealing with it day by day. It's comforting that you acknowledge his mental illness and wonderful that you don't let him excuse himself because of it. It...
Well, this really isn't an urgent issue. When I'm in a relationship, I am very loyal, but when I'm out of one, everyone's for the taking. What I'm trying to do is come to terms with myself. I know it...
Thank you for all the helpful advice. I had a feeling that's what was going on, but I'm just so confused by it, particularly because my friends, family, and boyfriend are confused by it. They worry...
I have been dealing with bipolar disorder for about 11-12 years. I noticed a problem at a very early age and gave myself a guess diagnosis of bipolar at age 14. Since then, I've dealt with heavy...