Bipolar and alcoholic

Mental Health
#1

I try to quit but that makes me think and I am bipolar so I panic and say if I am going to die I want to be drunk

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#2

Hello, I was diagnosed bipolar and ADHD, but I think I was misdiagnosed. I lost my medical insurance and consequently my meds, and my drinking became much heavier. I’m terrified and on day five of sobriety. I’d be happy to chat with you anytime.

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#3

I am bipolar, BPD, and have pmdd. I know what you mean. As annoying as it sounds the crisis center was a good distraction for me when I was feeling this way. They always talked me off the ledge... U will find yourself .. perspective is key

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#4

I am diagnosed also, with Bipolar II AdHD and suffer from severe PTSD. You have a brother in the battle here with you if you ever need to talk

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#5

I am bipolar II and noticed I would have manic episodes wayyyy more frequently while drinking. Now that I’m 31 months sober and properly medicated I get zero manic episodes. Keep taking it one day at a time

#6

I am 48 and I have known as long as you have and I am a performing musician so......

#7

I am drunk and I will sing you songs

#8

Have you talked to a dr about your bipolar?

#9

I have had manic episode from the time I was 10 and I am 48 and I play guitar and sing and I have to be drunk to perform in front of ppl....I never thought I was any good and it's just the drunken me that ppl like

#10

Do you think that is because there is a personality shift when you’re drunk or are you nervous in front of people?

#11

I think I am going to make ppl upset and you can see me and ppl think I am this or that but I just like making ppl happy