Bipolar 2 and Psychosis: Anyone Else Experience Hallucinations?

hi there, does anyone with Bipolar 2 experience heavy psychosis episodes that sometimes come with hallucinations?

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sprite

2y ago

not necessarily “normal”, but since hallucinations can occur during either mania or depression, it could be a symptom of either bp1 or bp2. if you think you’re hypomanic but you’re experiencing hallucinations, that may be a sign that it’s actually mania.

nugget625

2y ago

Are hallucinations normal for bp2?

sprite

2y ago

* or in a mixed episode

sprite

2y ago

are you experiencing psychosis while depressed or hypomanic?

softseabun

2y ago

my impression is that is what makes it bipolar 1 actually. like the difference is psychosis vs hypomania

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