are bi polar people more prone to being over sensitive and judgemental? i am dealing with a bi polar person in

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my life and would like to know.

i thank you for all of your help.

Answer 1

I'm not sure if there's a generalization on this, but I am Bipolar and am very much both of those. In fact, it's two of the things that I work the hardest on in therapy--over-empathizing and judging others and myself too harshly.

Answer 2

Bipolar folks are a bit more sensitive especially in the context of rejection. Then may even tend to decompensate a bit when a relationship breaks up for example. In terms of being judgemental I would suggest that over all bipolar folks can be more volatile with anger because of the mania (which can cause rage episodes) On the other hand, if they have a 'dysphoric mania' they may have problems with on going irritability. Be sure you know if the person you are with has Bipolar I or II. Bipolar I folks tend to get in trouble when they are manic if they are not being treated by a psychiatrist. This is a very serious illness; please be careful. Anger management is one of their more pronouced treatment need areas.
Naturally the depressive side of this illness will tend to impair judgement a bit and cause these folks to view things negatively with a more harsh view of the world and others as well as themselves. We can treat this illness very effectively but, again, many bipolar folks have made a decision at some level to not want to part with their manic episodes. This is one of the reasons they may avoid treatment.

Answer 3

TopHat nailed it. The stigma is what is most damaging.

Now, as to your question about whether or not an individual with bipolar disorder is oversensitive and judgmental, it's going to depend where that individual is along their mood spectrum. If (s)he is depressed, then oversensitivity is a normal part of the depression. If (s)he is at the opposite end of the spectrum then judgmental is again a common symptom.

Please treat your friend as a person. People have mental health disorders; they are not defined by their disorders.

Answer 4

Bi-polar sufferers have a rollercoaster ride of highs (mania) and lows (depression). They usually take meds to treat the different phases of the mood swing.

Such opposite medications, social stigma and unresolved life issues may all combine to make anyone sensitive or judgemental.

Answer 5

Usually, but not because of the illness itself.

There's a lot of stigma attached to mental illness. People have to deal with a lot of discrimination and a huge lack of support, even within their own family. This tends to leave them embittered and distrustful of just about everyone.

Answer 6

You of course know you are riding a Roller Coaster. Take him to the Dr and if he refuses you may have to leave or move. Because you had the guts to come to us for help, I commend your courage. And this part you do like I say...
If he is abusing you sexually, physically, or verbally, You
do whatever it takes to get out of there. Call the cops and
show him you mean business. You show him enough is enough.
God Bless You. I will be praying for you. Ask God for help and watch how he can change things faster than you can blink your eyes.

Answer 7

there are several levels of bipolar and yes we are judgemnetal in a way, we are more paranoid then anything. but oversensitive, that doesnt categorize ALL bipolar cases. mine is more i think people say things about me but they dont, and ive learned to cope by not reacting to people nearly as quickly as usual. so i avoid problems to avoid a reaction. hopes this helps.

Answer 8

hi derrick.... yes we are...and we don't like that we are that way. our feelings get hurt easily, we don't take to teasing because we have been teased so much already. we can be judgmental, in some ways to make ourselves feel better about our self... doesn't work anyway. to be involved with someone with bipolarism takes a lot of patience and understanding. i hope this helped. good luck!