Posted by snapper on May 23, 2005, at 2:01:23
In reply to Re: Manic behavior induced by drugs or desperation... » TomG, posted by Colleen D. on May 22, 2005, at 8:26:47
Colleen, BTW...yes, Gambling/compulsive... is listed in the DSM-IV as a single entity or a co-morbid mental health issue as a disorder.. and/or illness. Just like alcoholism, and sexual addiction, drug addiction etc. The sad thing is is that when you do win...as you will on occasion,the losses hurt and exacerbate, any underlying mental disorder. When I was hypo-manic, and winning and had a good buzz from booze,it at times made the act of Sex seem usesless and un-pleasurable.But.. when I lost and my buzz and mania and "winnings" went down; very soon there after so also came down my mood- sometimes suicidally depressed. Bi-polar...mania , hypo-mania, OCD, MDD, and all the other crud are simply just not a good mix!
I do hope you can do what is the right thing! Please call your pdoc asap !
I'll be thinking hopeful things and praying for a good outcome to your problems and situation! :)
Take Care
Snapper
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