Ennui wrote:I can't add much to z7z's excellent reply, except to reiterate that, as far as I know, thoughts of things communicating with you or sending hidden messages are usually classed as delusions, and form part of the psychosis which often accompanies full-blown mania (and less usually, bipolar depression).
I've had at least 3 manic psychoses in the 15 years or so since I was diagnosed, and one of them included the belief that I was getting coded messages through the TV. I also tend to marvel at nature when manic, so can understand why your thoughts are centred around trees.
I know how scary and confusing these unusual thoughts can be, but as z7z mentioned, the good news is that there are many meds out there which can treat these symptoms, such as the Zyprexa/Olanzapine I'm on. I'd make it a priority to be seen by a psychiatrist and start treatment with the meds that they prescribe. All the best of luck to you, and please let us know how you get on.
z7z wrote:Yes nature is very mood altering. Feelings that things are talking to you or there are hidden messages just for you are almost always delusions. I would seek help immediately and probably get on medication. The delusions usually get worse. Have you ever seen "A Beautiful Mind?" There was a scene where he saw all these patterns in nature and golden ratios. He was a schizophrenic but Bipolar is pretty similar in some ways. Bipolar is a mood disorder with delusions mostly when manic.
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