I have bipolar, am I psychotic, anxious, manic or depressed?

Hi my name is Sarah. First of all I want to thank you for speaking out that is such a brave move. Bipolarity is a disorder that affects the moods it can be caused by many factors that surround us too. However being bipolar is having to deal with all of these feelings that change frequently. I suggest you to do a research online for more specific answers. You may as well read the 7 cups Bipolarity guide. This will help you learn more about Bipolarity which might help you overcome your suffering. Thank you for reading. If you need any help, I would gladly be there for you.

Bipolar disorder does not generally result in someone being psychotic. Anxiety and depression are likely side-effects of being bipolar, but there is nothing wrong in that. Many disorders will result in some anxiety or depression.

Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). Most people feel anxious at times and have their ups and downs. It is natural for a mood to change or anxiety level to rise when a stressful or difficult event occurs. Psychosis is the inability to recognize what is real in the world around you. This is different from what your thoughts and perceptions tell you. People who are experiencing psychosis often have hallucinations or delusions.Psychosis in bipolar disorder can happen during manic or depressive phases. But it’s more common during manic episodes. Bipolar Disorder symptoms are also different for every person, so some may experience psychosis, anxiety, mania and depression. While some may experience just a combination of these.