Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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A new beginning

Garyjd80
Garyjd80

Bipolar honestly sucks, the anger and frustrations that come from this are sometimes unbearable. Over the last 2 years it has lead me to alcoholism and drug addiction. 


Kicking the drugs helped so now this coming Friday is my day to quit the booze as I really feel that this is my key to a better self universe.  I noticed alcohol keeps me in a deep depression so not sure what will happen with mania when I do quit but on my side is a great understanding girlfriend, hopefully I dont push her away.


I guess I'm on here because I figure there are people here I can maybe relate too and not feel to isolated and lost.  As I'm hoping to find the comfort I may need here I am also hoping there may be someone I could also help in return 


See how this goes I guess.

julietanannen
julietanannen
Hi, I hope you succeed
Maui1992
Maui1992
Hi Gary. Welcome to the group! I agree that having bipolar sucks. It's understandable how it could lead to alcohol and drug addiction. You have good insight and strength to be able to stop the drugs and have the goal of stopping the alcohol. You are fortunate to have a supportive girlfriend. You can do this!
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Welcome to the board Gary..... Good for you for getting off substances that are holding you back

Getting on the right med regime is going to help your life a lot.... are you seeing a psychiatrist if you don't mind my asking".... My pdoc has helped me so much

There is a good Alcoholism board on here if you wanted to check it out..... Big hug... xo
simplegirl75
simplegirl75
Quitting the drugs was a great start. Self medicating is never good because it can lead to long-term effects. I have been drinking a lot more than I ever have since Covid came around. Covid has really affected my life with all the lockdowns and mandates and it has cause me a lot of anxiety. I do plan to hopefully not drink like I do now. I know we can do this. You are lucky to have a supportive girlfriend in your life. I have a supportive husband as well and that helps a lot. Medications prescribed by your doctor help a lot once you find the right ones for you. Wishing you an easy journey on the quitting of the alcohol. I am very proud of how far you have come so far.
bywena
bywena
I had a beer habit for years could not figure it out I changed meds and it stopped

Have a beer every few months now

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SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
Best wishes on your journey. Good to hear you have good support - that makes a big difference.
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