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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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Life after rehab - clean

MageMichael
MageMichael
Hi all,
Seems I am enjoying life clean for once.
It's been a while but seems life with-out drugs and alcohol can actually be pretty good. I feel much better than I have in a while. I also found out that my medication doesn't work if you add alcohol. It tends to cause mania.

Just wondered if anyone else out there can relate.

Thanks.
MM
sadiegirl13
sadiegirl13
So glad to hear you're feeling better!!
rubyblue
rubyblue
congratulations on your sobriety MM

I can relate a little with the alcohol but my beliefs around that are a little controversial and not for public consumption..... but good for you

I hope your life just keeps getting better and better... and remember one day at a time

well done :)
MageMichael
MageMichael
Thanks so much for the support.

Yes it is one day at a time.

I tell my sponsor, I need a drink and he says: great idea, lets do that tomorrow! Then tomorrow comes and he says the same thing;)...
dontwishdo84
dontwishdo84
I can not relate but well done..that's great news! :)
theatrediva
theatrediva
I can relate. When I lived in Chicago all I did was party. Started off with weed, pills and alcohol and progressed to coke which I loved. What finally made me want to be clean was going home to Missouri to my family for christmas. i had done coke the whole train ride there and was high as a kite. It is well known that I am a Christmas freak but that year I was so high and worried about staying that way that I did not enjoy Christmas or my family. It was after that, when I went back to chicago and soon decided i would move home to get away from the lifestyle and people and drugs. Once i moved home I got clean except for pot when I could get it. Things are much better now that I am sober and awake to enjoy them. Only bad thing is I have gained a shit ton of weight! But good for you and your sobriety! I know its hard to come by.
MoobbusT
MoobbusT
I am glad to hear you are coping ok with such a big change.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm glad your doing better. Stick with it you can do it.
rosiestorm
rosiestorm
Congrats on ur sobriety :-)
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
It's great that you're doing so well sweetie...xo
dobiedots
dobiedots
It keeps getting better magemichael....keep at it. You'll see!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
This is great news. Fresh starts are the best! Stay focused and things will feel alright again, I do believe.
dancingd
dancingd
Good job MM

Living life w/o booze or recreational drugs will lead to a better stability

My congrats and best wishes to you
DoorMAwss
DoorMAwss
We're pullin for ya, Michael :)
GinaWonders
GinaWonders
Yea!!!! Alcohol trumps bipolar - welcome to just one battle : ) LOL So proud and happy for you : )
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