coffeeandloops

But you typically see "psychotic" delusions manifest with other psychotic features, correct? In that context, wouldn't it be more likely that the delusions are symptomatic of the psychosis itself?

If you had a client that held a bizarre belief, but exhibited no other evidence of a psychotic illness, would you treat them with an antipsychotic?

It's an interesting question, but it seems like from a treatment perspective delusions should be looked at as possible symptoms that can aid in diagnostic decisions but are not an illness in themselves. Mental health is a spectrum, and I think we start to define things as falling under the umbrella of "illness" when there's an evident impact on functioning.

Can you comment on the connection between circadian rhythm and mood disorders (bipolar in particular)?

Is there a connection between the sleep-wake cycle and timing of mood shifts?

I've had a lot of issues with sleep since my teens (24 now) in the form of difficulty falling asleep/waking up at earlier hours, sleeping uninterrupted for 12+ hours and insomnia. I've wondered if this has anything to do with my diagnosis of "Mood Disorder NOS" (Due to rapid day to day cycling and absence of euphoric mania).