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I think i am experiencing sleep paralysis while i am dreaming of overdosing(description). is this a sign of bipolar disorder?
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? Sleep Paralysis?: Although sleep disorders can co-occur with bipolar disorder, sleep paralysis isn't a diagnostic criteria for bipolar. If you are concerned that you have symptoms consistent with bipolar disorder - seek diagnostic assessment with a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist. If the sleep experience isn't a 1-time incident than talk with your doctor about a sleep medicine consultation.
Answered 4/5/2015
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