Avatar Posted by mabel 83 days ago (Question)
My 20 year old daughter was recently admitted to hospital during an episode of mania. She is no longer manic, but is still confused. She signed a loving letter to us with the wrong name, similar to hers but not hers. Is confusion following mania normal?


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Written by Edahn 83 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

I'm not sure, but delusions of grandeur are common symptoms. Maybe she was signing thinking she was someone famous and important? I have a manic cousin who, in his manic states, claims that he's the messiah and changes his name. Another possibility is that the medication caused some confusion. (Not sure what they gave her.) Psychosis is also found in manic states, which can manifest as delusions or disorganized thinking, both of which could account for the name change.

Is there a way you can visit her in the hospital to see how she's doing?

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Written by zanzivar 83 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

I think that there is loads of confusion following a manic state. When I had one anyway I was very confused afterwards. I couldn't make sense of anything and hated being returned to normality. I still get times where I am very confused because it has such a profound effect on you. You feel as though you are in a different body and are a different person entirely. If I was allowed I would prefer to stay in a manic state but I know now that it is not possible. However confusion arises when you try to get back to that state or wish that you were in it.

Zanzivar

Written by Thumbelina 83 days ago Rating: 1 | Rate Answer: + -

Yes, as the other two answers indicate, mania can be very seductive because you feel so powerful and euphoric on the one hand, that once the medication takes hold, it's disappointing. Delusions of grandeur and psychosis are common, although not always part of mania. I would wait to see how the treatment develops and evens out. Many times, individuals who are medicated for the first time feel that their creativity is stunted and for that reason, don't stick to their medication regimen. Many bipolars choose to live without meds. But, in the majority of cases, it is wise to give the medications a chance because oftentimes it is difficult to function productively in our world without medication.

Written by Clyde 78 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Oh yeah, she could definitely be confused, or think she is some one else.

Please give it a bit of time and see how it works out.

Best,

Clyde


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