Common misconceptions

There is a difference between bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis, and dissociative identity disorder.
Many people get them mixed up and if you are going to help or even be around someone with any of these, you should know the difference. So, let me help. To sum it all up:
Bipolar disorder=mood swings sometimes accompanied by psychosis (if the psychosis isn't during a manic or depressive state, it could be schizoaffective disorder). There are 2 different types. See a Dr. if you or anyone you know may have symptoms.
Schizophrenia=hallucinations(just because you have hallucinations doesn't mean you are schizophrenic and being schizophrenic doesn't mean you have hallucinations) ,delusions,paranoia,catatonia,confusion of reality and fantasy. If symptoms are present but not for as long it may be schizophreniform. There are many schizoid disorders. Once again, please seek help for yourself or anyone you know that may have this.
psychosis= some sort of hallucinations, maybe paranoia or delusions. Find help if someone you know or yourself may have this.
DID=multiple personalities. Seek help if you think you or someone you know may have this.
Going undiagnosed with anything like these conditions can be very dangerous, even deadly.