Bipolar disorder can fuel looping, intrusive thoughts. Here’s how to break free from their grip and quiet your mind.
I have found that bipolar disorder and obsessive thoughts are linked. The obsessive thoughts are a result of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Cleveland Clinic defines OCD as “a mental health condition in which you have frequent unwanted thoughts that cause you to perform repetitive behaviors.”
In my experience, the obsessive, compulsive behaviors are at their worst when I am hypomanic. Once I get an idea in my head, I can’t let go...
Authored: Jan. 23, 2011
Updated: April 23, 2025
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