There is a very broad spectrum of psychiatric disorders. The term “schizophrenia” refers to a group of conditions that are thought to have a genetic basis. There is a large body of research that supports the idea that the majority of schizophrenics are caused by a malfunctioning brain. The term “bipolar disorder” refers to a group of conditions in which a person experiences major mood swings or cycles. People with these conditions have a heightened sensitivity to extreme situations.
A very broad spectrum of psychiatric disorders. Schizophrenia is the most common, though bipolar disorder is the most severe. I have not found any research on the prevalence of bipolar disorder, but I assume that it is more common than schizophrenia.
In bipolar disorder, the mood swings are severe enough that the individual may experience both depression and mania. Both mood swings are associated with psychosis in people with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is often accompanied by feelings of grandiosity, excessive guilt and self-centeredness. It is thought that bipolar disorder is more common than schizophrenia and is more likely to occur in people who have a family history of major mood swings.
It is thought that schizophrenia is an underlying illness, and that it is often associated with psychosis. In bipolar disorder, the manic episodes are the most common and the psychotic episodes are less common, but they are both more severe and more frequent (about 10% of people with bipolar disorder experience both types of episodes). The psychotic episodes are associated with delusions of grandeur. Bipolar disorder is estimated to affect between 1% and 5% of the population.
Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Disorders are all categories in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), a series of guidelines that are used to diagnose psychiatric conditions.
People with bipolar disorder are more likely to experience psychotic episodes. People with bipolar disorder have a higher risk of having another episode. The risk of a person with bipolar disorder suffering a psychotic episode is 3 times that of the general population. Psychotic episodes have a high mortality rate. A person with bipolar disorder who dies has a 1.6 times increased risk of suffering another psychotic episode.
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that can result in more than a few psychotic episodes. The prognosis is usually better when the person has mood fluctuations that don’t cause major disruption of life. The psychotic episodes that occur in bipolar disorder can cause severe damage to the person’s life. In addition to the life-threatening consequences from psychotic episodes, they can be extremely difficult to treat.
The treatment for bipolar disorder is very difficult and includes medication, group therapy, and psychotherapy.
My own experience with bipolar disorder, and the life-threatening consequences of psychotic episodes, began with a manic-depressive episode at age 10. That was the beginning of my battle with bipolar disorder. The battle never ended though. For me it’s an ongoing battle with mood swings that cause more problems than I can really describe. I have bipolar disorder and a history of bipolar disorder. I am both extremely intelligent and incredibly emotional.
This is an absolutely fascinating and heartbreaking account of this battle and how it has affected me since I was diagnosed. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2009. I was also diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. These experiences are not a mystery to me at all. I am not a normal person and neither are you. I had no idea how I went from being so emotionally intense to being so emotionally normal. I also want to add that I am not a fan of labels.