Expert: Ivan Goldberg, M.D. - 10/2/2011

Question
I am 30 yrs old single guy and have been suffering from bipolar disorder for last 8 years and am on medication for the same. During the period, i have experienced delusions where i find that people talking about things with me in the center as if they are trying to imply something to me or my life directly or indirectly. I was doing well for the last six months but recently i have developed too much interest in sex. Also when some of my family members were talking on a different topic, i thought they were implying to me and i could find how exactly it matches with my situation. I am sure that if this goes on, i would completely turn insane, start considering others as enemies and conspirators and will lose any courage to live with this illness. Please advice.

Answer
Prashant . . .

Delusions plus increased sexual interest are often found in people with people with bipolar disorder. The combination of mood stabilizing and antipsychotic medications usually control such symptoms. If you have a psychiatrist discuss these symptoms with him/her . . . if you do not have a psychiatrist, find one who is experienced in treating people with bipolar disorder.

Best regards . . .

Ivan
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