Addressing Psychotic Symptoms in Bipolar Disorder
“Addressing Psychotic Symptoms in Bipolar Disorder” discusses the approaches and treatments used to handle the psychotic symptoms that can manifest in individuals with bipolar disorder. These symptoms may include hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized thoughts, and can occur during manic or depressive episodes. Psychosis is often characterized as a disconnection from reality. It’s crucial to understand that psychosis is a symptom of a condition, not a disorder itself. Despite its distressing nature, psychosis can be managed, treated, and even prevented with appropriate medications and therapy.
This great article from Amy Willer goes into greater detail:
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/June-2019/Responding-to-Bipolar-Psychotic-Symptoms