About Bipolar Disorder: Hallucinations and Delusions

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder As someone with bipolar II disorder, I've never personally experienced any of the psychotic features that can wreak havoc on the lives of people with bipolar I, schizophrenia and other illnesses that can have symptoms of psychosis. Hallucinations and delusions are common to all these conditions. Learn about them, and to help others understand what you go through, describe your own hallucinations and/or delusions. What Are Hallucinations? Hallucinations are most often associated with mental illness schizophrenia and similar conditions. They may also occur for those with bipolar disorder when either depression or mania has psychotic features. Here's a look at hallucinations. See More About:  hallucinations  psychosis  bipolar disorder symptoms Describe Your Hallucinations If you have hallucinations during your episodes, what are they like? Describe them here. See More About:  hallucinations  psychosis  What Are Delusions? Delusions are false beliefs that are firmly held. Like hallucinations, delusions are an aspect of the psychotic features of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and other illnesses. See More About:  delusions  psychosis  symptoms of bipolar disorder Describe Your Own Delusions Do you experience delusions during your episodes? Take this opportunity to describe them. See More About:  delusions  psychosis  symptoms of bipolar disorder Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Acute Schizophrenia Bipolar I Disorder Manic Depression Causes Schizophrenia Featured Articles Postpartum Psychosis Psychotic Symptom: Catatonia Paxil Side Effects Dialectical Behavioral Therapy About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Marcia Purse Bipolar Disorder Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Bipolar Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   What You're Talking About US Has Highest Rate of Bipolar Disorder What Is Wrong With Me? Bipolar Disorder and Marijuana Use Advertisement