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No. Bipolar is a mood disorder that does not normally involve breaks with reality except in extreme cases of mania or depression. "Insanity" is a layman's term for conditions that involve mental instability. Professionals refer to them more specifically in terms that describe the particular symptoms, such as schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders.
Insane is actually a legal term meaning unable to tell right from wrong and thus cannot be held responsible for their actions. A plea of not guilty by reason of insanity in a criminal trial is basically admitting to committing the crime one is charged with, but claiming you cannot be held responsible and punished for it because you did not know the crime was wrong.
Since insane is a legal term and not a medical term, Bipolar disorder which is a medical condition has no connection at all to it.
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∙ 13y agoThey aren't crazy, they are just different, but everybody is in their own way, so technically speaking, they are not.
no one is crazy... i want someone to REALLY define crazy. bipolar is a type of disorder, and it can be regulated.
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∙ 14y agoNo, they are not considered legally insane.
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Why are there a lot of teen murders?
that's the age people fight alot and people with bipolar go crazy
Was Marilyn Monroe crazy?
She suffered from Bipolar Disorder and was depressed, but no she was not crazy.
Is rhiannon bipolar?
Rhiannon would need to be evaluated by a mental health professional to be properly diagnosed as Bipolar.
Is Jim Carrey bipolar?
not crazy but funny and goofy.
Bipolar disorders stereotypes?
Some common stereotypes about bipolar disorder include that it involves frequent mood swings, that everyone with bipolar disorder is violent or unstable, and that people with the disorder cannot lead successful lives. It is important to remember that individuals with bipolar disorder are unique and may experience a wide range of symptoms and levels of functioning.
Can bipolar people have psychoses If so why?
People with bipolar can have psychoses. They can have man of thoughts and feelings.
Someone told you you are passive aggressive What does that mean?
bipolar, wacko, crazy, lunatic. any questions?
What is the drug lithium prescribed for?
dont try to use it unless your crazy.
Is it bipolar disease or bipolar disorder?
The correct term is bipolar disorder. Some people call it a disease though.
What is a good discussion room for bipolar disorder?
there is a web site: http://bipolar.about.com and they have a lot of information about bipolar and there is a link to a chat room for bipolar people and their families or support people.
Is drama associated with bipolar disease?
Yes. People with bipolar disorder are very reactionary.
Where can you get someone to talk to about manic depressive illness before you go crazy?
NAMI This is the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. They are available to talk to online or on the phone. They will hook you up with real people who are close to your geographic area. There will most likely be a bipolar (That is Manic depressive-one and the same thing) support group within a few miles of you. There are many, many, many people with BiPolar. Do a google search with the words; Bipolar, help line, your city,state.
