tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38441119.post6278892387597185243..comments2023-10-31T07:43:55.127-07:00Comments on Bi Polar: "Can you drink when youhave bipolar disorder"Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09793792829148051260noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38441119.post-3681513503558725652014-02-20T04:56:38.706-08:002014-02-20T04:56:38.706-08:00Ok...so I've been in AA for 4 years now and ha...Ok...so I've been in AA for 4 years now and have 16 months sobriety now. My life is now boring...only friends I have are in AA...miss the bar scene, nightlife, excitement of high energy activities (concerts, sporting events, etc.). I was diagnosed bi-polar 8 months ago and it SUCKS because I don't like the fact that psychologists/psychiatrists make 'diagnoses' with written tests. I prefer taking a blood sample or some brain scan to say 'yes' or 'no'. I also think I drank the way I did for 20 years because my ex wife 'drove me to drink'...she was high maintenance, emotional, sensitive, and lacked any sexual drive. I think ANYONE would drink in that situation (to escape). I've been on these meds for bi-polar and now know it is DANGEROUS to drink on them. Soooo, what's the problem with weaning myself off of them and going back to alcohol and re-start my life with people like the old days? I am divorced for 5 years now, have 2 boys (10 and 17) and a good job in outside sales. I would like to drink like I used to (would always wind up drunk or heavily buzzed but I was never a fall-down, severe blackout drinker.Does this make sense because I really miss the alcohol in my life and have trouble relating to women since my divorce (because I'm sober). I've had 2 very short-term relationships, 1<3 months the other <1 month...both said I was too pushy and smothered them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38441119.post-26581564313120753702013-02-12T10:55:17.822-08:002013-02-12T10:55:17.822-08:00James
Diagnosed with bipolar two years ago. At th...James<br /><br />Diagnosed with bipolar two years ago. At the time I was so worried about hiding the disorder thinking I would loose my job. Or not be able to continue in my current field. Drinking was social and a great time with friends. But when I'd be in the lows of depression I'd drink to just feel happy. I also drank heavily for years before diagnosed, I was self medicating to even out. In the long run it delayed me getting properly medication to treat my disease. The studies say 60 percent of bipolar diagnosed people like us have problems with alcohol. This illness compounded with bipolar is dangerous it almost ruined my marriage and life. I recomend not even drinking socially once or twice a month there's a huge chance 60 percent!!! I've lived it and just wanted to give a heads up. Thanks for this site I've gotten some good info and it allways helps I'm not the only one living with this.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38441119.post-10941436408885897402012-05-09T16:59:39.684-07:002012-05-09T16:59:39.684-07:00I have bipolar and I am able to drink but I think ...I have bipolar and I am able to drink but I think it depends on how in control you are. I have learned to control my bipolar symptoms with help from http://onlineceucredit.com/edu/social-work-ceus-ba. I hope this is helpful!Deberanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38441119.post-52601822308710337472012-04-28T17:46:28.916-07:002012-04-28T17:46:28.916-07:00I have bipolar disorder and I drink, my doctor say...I have bipolar disorder and I drink, my doctor says not to but I do anyway, I am a fool and I know it. But sometimes I guess every human being takes a chance. Why because we are idiots. Why? I guess it is the unknown, if someone says NO, we do it? Why I guess we are just fools and like to see what happens, we like to experiment. When things are going well, we want things to go better, so we drink. Does it make a difference maybe? I guess it all depends if you get depressed when you drink or not? If you want to talk to a doctor call Doctor Ortel at Human Services in Walworth County in Wisconsin he will give you really good advice.. His number is 262-741-3200 just ask for Ortell.. GOOD LUCK??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38441119.post-79171367682938746592012-04-28T17:46:26.307-07:002012-04-28T17:46:26.307-07:00I have bipolar disorder and I drink, my doctor say...I have bipolar disorder and I drink, my doctor says not to but I do anyway, I am a fool and I know it. But sometimes I guess every human being takes a chance. Why because we are idiots. Why? I guess it is the unknown, if someone says NO, we do it? Why I guess we are just fools and like to see what happens, we like to experiment. When things are going well, we want things to go better, so we drink. Does it make a difference maybe? I guess it all depends if you get depressed when you drink or not? If you want to talk to a doctor call Doctor Ortel at Human Services in Walworth County in Wisconsin he will give you really good advice.. His number is 262-741-3200 just ask for Ortell.. GOOD LUCK??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38441119.post-81072126535781783562012-02-06T10:39:24.767-08:002012-02-06T10:39:24.767-08:00Last night I drank.
I lashed out and screamed at...Last night I drank. <br />I lashed out and screamed at my husband. I called him bad words and screamed like a maniac. I dont know if I hace bipolar...but I might.<br /><br />I rarely drink.<br /><br />I drink once a month and last month I drank, I was okay.<br /><br />But the month before....i was a suicidal maniac.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38441119.post-70662267501523395472010-12-08T04:45:34.998-08:002010-12-08T04:45:34.998-08:00Im 38 years old and only discovered i have bipolar...Im 38 years old and only discovered i have bipolar in april this year. It explins a lot i could never 'hold' my drink. I could cringe when i think of things i have done. At 16 i took an overdose after drinking, over a boy i was obsessed with since i was 12. That was the real start of problem. Everytime i drank i was either very manic; life a soul and slept with strangers. Id become abusive, obsessive and say ridiculous things ranting telling strangers my life story! At 18 i became pregnant and couldnt drink my emotional problems were a little less. The next after i drank i was always depresses and had the sinking feeling i knew i had done and said thibgs i shouldnt. Ppl were very weary of me and i got a reputation of being a 'bad' drunk. In my 20's i got done for drink driving but i never learned, i nearly lost my job too. I continued to have one night stands ive now lost count of how many. This year after i stopped taking my drugs i had a complete melt down on a drinking session. I was nearly sectioned as was suicidal, ranting and saying crazy things. I vowed in july to never drink again its now december and ive gone out with no drink. I stick to cola, alcohol free wine and beer. I dont feel i miss out and i of course have kept my friends no one avoids me now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38441119.post-35108912238408972432010-05-18T03:36:06.936-07:002010-05-18T03:36:06.936-07:00Hi Great read im going to show my partner she has ...Hi Great read im going to show my partner she has bipolar and she has started drinking heavly and i am worried sick about her she wont see sense about it she is fine most the time and has the odd bad day but when she drinks she changes into a totally diff person who is without sounding harsh a monster she starts abusing everybody hits people and even seen her push over a pregnant woman because she thought she smiled at me we now only have a handfull of friends and never get invited to anything because of her behavour. drinking with this medication is the worst thing i have ever experienced and would urge others to consider avoiding the drink, I love my girlfriend to bits and support her fully look after and care for her as not her fault but when you drink she is hitting the self destruct button. I wish i could help her to se just because she has this doesnt mean that she can not live a normal life just need to make a few lifestyle adjustments to live with thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38441119.post-9884590663985545502010-01-18T02:32:38.548-08:002010-01-18T02:32:38.548-08:00Amiable dispatch and this fill someone in on helpe...Amiable dispatch and this fill someone in on helped me alot in my college assignement. Thank you on your information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38441119.post-22101107872447423462010-01-14T06:13:37.121-08:002010-01-14T06:13:37.121-08:00I will not approve on it. I think polite post. Esp...I will not approve on it. I think polite post. Especially the appellation attracted me to review the intact story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38441119.post-50238834675635147242010-01-10T21:23:36.110-08:002010-01-10T21:23:36.110-08:00I have bipolar disorder and I drink, but only soci...I have bipolar disorder and I drink, but only socially. I have never had a substance abuse problem and I honestly wouldn't drink at all if I wasn't doing it with friends. My doc has said I shouldn't do it, but I honestly haven't had problems with it. I've even gotten semi-drunk, and done stupid things, yet at the same time I know when to stop. I rarely drink, maybe once every one or two months, and when I do it's probably no more than a couple of beers. The feeling can be kind of fun, but overall it's not the feeling I do it for its the camaraderie. Many (most?) places I go to don't offer alcohol free drinks but if they did I'd take that instead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38441119.post-63612094577656390902008-09-17T02:32:00.000-07:002008-09-17T02:32:00.000-07:00Bipolar disorder is an illness of severe mood swin...Bipolar disorder is an illness of severe mood swings. Mania and depression are the highs and lows of this disorder. Typically it is diagnosed in young adults age 18 years and older. It affects men and women equally. The disorder can run in families. <A HREF="http://www.xanax-effects.com/" REL="nofollow"> http://www.xanax-effects.com/ </A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38441119.post-66215950617912299732008-06-21T04:41:00.000-07:002008-06-21T04:41:00.000-07:00Bipolar disorder is an illness that causes extreme...Bipolar disorder is an illness that causes extreme mood swings. This condition is also called manic-depressive illness. It may be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain.If you are drink with bipolar disorder to help manage symptoms, even if it's anxiety be aware that we actually have much better.<BR/>=====================<BR/>sabina<BR/><BR/>Dual Diagnosis <BR/><A HREF="http://www.dual-diagnosis.net" REL="nofollow">Dual Diagnosis</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38441119.post-22600703761445605612007-09-18T17:17:00.000-07:002007-09-18T17:17:00.000-07:00Hi Jim,I think that is good to know about these bl...Hi Jim,<BR/>I think that is good to know about these blogs and Dr Deb is really an Angel. <BR/>People with this kind of problem need help, but it is not easy.<BR/>Wishind you happiness!krystynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00414934451957810534noreply@blogger.com