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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Hi, my name is Lin, and I was diagnosed bi-polar a few years ago. I went on the medication merry-go round many times over. I also suffer from panic disorder and am currently just on Celexa 40 mg's per day.
I am just too scared to begin meds again and my life is spinning out of control.
Today is my 40th birthday and I'm entering the crash cycle of this maddening illness.
I also self medicate by drinking when I enter these depressive crashes. When I am manic I won't seek help, and deny any problems. I'm sure that's nothing new to any of you.
I don't know which way to turn now. I'm to point where I just know I have to do something.
I am just too scared to begin meds again and my life is spinning out of control.
Today is my 40th birthday and I'm entering the crash cycle of this maddening illness.
I also self medicate by drinking when I enter these depressive crashes. When I am manic I won't seek help, and deny any problems. I'm sure that's nothing new to any of you.
I don't know which way to turn now. I'm to point where I just know I have to do something.
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As for the meds. I've been on so many, all had such terrible side-effects. And because of the panic disorder sometimes I think my doctor feels I just want drugs! I'm at point where I just want to go to sleep and not get up.
My sister is also bi-polar, she became a heroin addict and finally after 11 years got help, meds and is on right path.
What is making you scared to take meds? It sounds like you already know the consequences if you don't...