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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Pad123
Pad123

Been finding everything a bit tough again. Been drinking to stabilise my mood but I now think it's becoming a problem. Drinking far to much. Feeling just so fearful. Had to visit a friend in hospital who is seriously ill but I had to drink before it because I just couldn't cope with it. Had to visit my mum because I have to see her once a week so she knows I'm okay and again I was under the influence. I know I'm self medicating, it was working for a while. But I don't think it's working for me anymore. Had to cancel two medical appointments because I was in no fit state to go to them. I don't know how to get myself out of this situation. Thank you for reading this 

Deckard
Deckard
Careful with the alcohol.
Pad123
Pad123
I know, I think it's got a bit out control. Thank you for your support x
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Sounds like it's time to see your Pdoc or Dr. and get some help. There's self-medicating and there's becoming and alcoholic....once you get too far down that road it quickly takes over your life, turns into hell and the exit ramp is a very difficult one.

Getting help now, while you can admit its a problem would be the best to do. And the alcohol isn't helping with the Mental Illness issues, its just letting you not deal with them.

Take care,
Kat
Pad123
Pad123
Thanks Kat! Just knowing that someone heard me helps a lot. Thank you for your support xx
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
No worries Pad, we're all here for you.

Kat
nocalove
nocalove
I agree contact your doctor. Also, you could look in your area and go to some support meetings. Great luck to you!
Ninja_Tonks
Ninja_Tonks
You've already done the first step: realizing there is an issue. Get help. Don't wait. Don't talk yourself out of it.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
I self medicated VERY heavily when I was first diagnosed. Luckily I was able to stop on my own. Sounds like you need the help of a therapist. Mine was incredibly helpful.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I agree as well to call your pdoc for an appt and if you need to see if he/she'll talk with you on the phone before going in and let the doctor know what's been going on

Your doctor only wants the best for you and there is good help for alcohol abuse.... There's also a good Alcoholism board on here that's very supportive

Big hug......xo
Pad123
Pad123
Thank you so much to every one of yous that have commented. I appreciate it. Sometimes u just need to get it out. Hope your all well. Pad x
Deckard
Deckard
I just hit Buffalo Wild Wings for three brews. I am mellow....I should not have ...but oh well.
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