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.
Hi There,
Thank you for reading my post:)! I did my fair share of dabbling with drugs in my twenties but this was before I was officially diagnosed as bi-polar and on medication. I now take Lithium, Topamax and Adavant (sp?).
A girl I've been dating and I talked about maybe trying E this weekend (something I haven't done in about 10 years). I'm a little nervous about doing this knowing I'm on pharmaceutical drugs now, whereas years ago I would have popped that pill in my mouth and not thought twice.
I am curious if anyone has done E while taking medication and how it's been for you. Does anyone know about this topic? I am thinking of going to Walgreens and speaking to a pharmacist there- feeling a little hesitant about speaking to my psychiatrist about it though I might.
I welcome any and all thoughts- thank you kindly! This would obviously be a once in a great while experience- not looking to regularly use any substances. I do occasionally have a beer or glass of wine now and again but that's about it and I've already discussed this with my psychiatrist.
Thanks:)
Thank you for reading my post:)! I did my fair share of dabbling with drugs in my twenties but this was before I was officially diagnosed as bi-polar and on medication. I now take Lithium, Topamax and Adavant (sp?).
A girl I've been dating and I talked about maybe trying E this weekend (something I haven't done in about 10 years). I'm a little nervous about doing this knowing I'm on pharmaceutical drugs now, whereas years ago I would have popped that pill in my mouth and not thought twice.
I am curious if anyone has done E while taking medication and how it's been for you. Does anyone know about this topic? I am thinking of going to Walgreens and speaking to a pharmacist there- feeling a little hesitant about speaking to my psychiatrist about it though I might.
I welcome any and all thoughts- thank you kindly! This would obviously be a once in a great while experience- not looking to regularly use any substances. I do occasionally have a beer or glass of wine now and again but that's about it and I've already discussed this with my psychiatrist.
Thanks:)
KatieAngel- One Bean. I've done it before, know it feels amazing and am not looking to become a regular user. I know how to regulate myself.
NyGirl- I think my pdoc will appreciate the honesty and it's the bay area-she can handle the fact that people do drugs recreationally.
idk- I have no words right now. First time today I am completely speechless.
Speechless ...ummm...Like , how BAD of an idea is this ?
BAD
I am genuinely curious if people have done E while on medication for bi-polar and if they had any implications. That is all. End of story.
I'd appreciate any input on the above- thank you!
Drinking alcohol and not eating right can mess with your meds, so we all take chances.....
I know someone that did party hard, went into a manic and got arrested.... He used the bipolar/drug thing in court, and still got a year for driving under the influence - so, there is a good example...
But I'm sure your reply is "I'm not going to drive.." LOL
Everyone that has given you advice you disagreed with, so I gave you a blunt other side of the coin = Advice.
It was meant to make you think - if I was mean, I wouldn't have taken the time to tell you - Arrest, illegal, dangerous... and WE UNDERSTAND....... You've received some good advice, sorry it was not what you wanted to hear : )
im bipolar1 with mania being extremely dominant. Im sensitive ta meds & don't want to "calm down" with bennies or be on such a fine line all the x, I get bad headaches too. soo here goes
I smoke pot here & there, usually not enough ta matter much cause more often than not ill take a ride on my bike ta calm down or get a massage.
well, I had my own circumstances & smoked way more than usual Saturday. Screwed me up bad. I thought it was sendin me into hypo mode. I had the jitters & didn't know if it was the flu, hypo, stress or what. Prob all, but moreso the pot. so well if you want that kind of worry, additional stress of it hurtin ur mind or chances at something important don't do it. Im a wreck & quitting the pot completely. if ur worried about it interfering with ur meds you really should b askin urself this question, not us