Oh please, talk about hysterics, LOL...you make us all sound like a bunch of nutcases, we are not delusional, only those that have a severe manic episode go into psychosis, which is rare. Believe me, I know first hand...I was diagnosed as being schizophrenic as a child, but the diagnosis was a few years later changed to bipolar. I've lived with it all my life and never had a psychotic episode, I have had a very successful high-profile 20 year career and no one even realizes I have a problem. On the other hand, my daughter is also bipolar and has had bouts of severe mania that required hospitalization. A large number of bipolar people don't even realize they have a problem or that they have a family history of bipolar illness, we traced it back as far as my great grandmother. I understand that most lay people do not understand the condition, but watch the wide brush, will ya? The voices in my head might decide they don't like you, ROTFLMAO!
Your post was interesting. I have been wondering if they had redefined schizophrenia.
susie
No wonder you are so intelligent! :) (My dad is bipolar)