Can someone with bipolar disorder feel like they are not themselves, like an observer in their own body and not really in control?
Behavioral Change
<p>Hello, and thank you for your question. What you are describing sounds like dissociation, which can happen with folks who have bipolar disorder. To a certain extent, all people experience dissociation at some point, but it can become severe for some people. Dissociation takes different forms: 1. the feeling like you are detached from yourself, and 2. The feeling that you are detached from your environment. I would suggest looking up bipolar disorder and dissociation and see if these symptoms seem familiar. If so, you should consider discussing it with a mental health provider. </p><p><br></p><p>Be well,</p><p><br></p><p>Robin J. Landwehr, DBH, LPCC, NCC </p><p><br></p>