i always suspected.. - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

erilyn · 02-04-2007, 05:31 PM

that i was bipolar && would even joke about it.
i found out last week that i am.
it makes a lot of sense.
but i'm not going to go on any meds..
i am addictive to any substance
&& i don't want to be addicted to any thing else
anybody know of any good ways to stay alive

crazywoman77 · 02-05-2007, 12:05 PM

hi there and welcome to the board. Just a little advice but you will probably find alot of us here would agree on having an addictive personality and "not wanting to go there again" however you are still in early stages of diagnosis and you do need to talk to your doctor and discuss things with them most meds that are given for bp are not addictive anyhows but they are to be taken long term. take some time to think about your options and remember your health must come first good luck with your journey Debs x

Llama · 02-05-2007, 02:43 PM

Mood stabilizers are used to treat bipolar disorder. These meds are not addictive. They will help you feel better and help regulate your moods.

phaze_4 · 02-07-2007, 04:29 AM

yes there has been studys done that show bipolar and addictive personalities run in the same genetic chain and are very closely linked

hence the reason why some people who suffer with alcholism or any other addiction can sometime be misdiagnosed and really suffer with bipolar

my brother has had this problem and it came down to you can only treat one at a time

there is no med for bipolar that you can take one for 7days and tada your fixed it is normally for long term and sometimes for life as mine are

erilyn · 02-09-2007, 06:52 PM

thanks..maybe i will buut i don't think my parents will believe me that i'm bipolar..i've mentioned it before && they just laugh..