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Posted by Lebowski on December 23, 2003, at 14:03:57
Does anyone out there have Type I Bipolar Disorder? If so, have you had a history of addictive type activities such as alcohol, drugs, etc.
I was diagnosed in July of this year with type I and I have really been struggling with a lot of things in my life since I found out about it. All my life I have been "different" not very social, always negative and down on myself, but then there were times I would be fine and full of energy and very outgoing. I had no idea what was going on. As I got older I began to drink more and more alcohol to the point where I was having blackouts in junior high school. When I got to college, I graduated into pot, then shrooms, acid, hash, mesclin, and about 4 years ago coke. It got worse and worse and worse until I hit rock bottom. I almost lost my job, my life, and now my family. I would like to think that this behavior is not my fault, but in reality it is and I know it. yes I have some illnesses, but they can be managed, it's just that I feel out of control sometimes and I do things that I know are wrong anyway.
I am currently taking 900 mg of lithium and 300 mg of Welbutrin SR per day. I have only had one manic episode since I started, but now I seem to be really depressed, but I think it's because the realization of what I've done has set in. I am going to AA meetings and putting all of my energy into showing my wife that I want to change and that I want to save our marriage. She is leaving anyway, but she doesn't know if she wants to get a divorce or not. I guess time will tell.
In any case, I just wanted to know if anyone out there has had or knows someone who has had a similar experience.
Thanks-
Posted by VitalSign on December 23, 2003, at 17:09:34
In reply to Bipolar Disorder, posted by Lebowski on December 23, 2003, at 14:03:57
Yup that's me.
I refuse to take medication though for bi-polar disorder. The labels scare me.
Posted by Lebowski on December 24, 2003, at 6:01:31
In reply to Re: Bipolar Disorder, posted by VitalSign on December 23, 2003, at 17:09:34
It seems there's no good way to turn, misery on either side......
Posted by mattdds on December 24, 2003, at 17:13:07
In reply to Re: Bipolar Disorder, posted by Lebowski on December 24, 2003, at 6:01:31
Sorry to hear you're having a tough time.
I can't help but ask about the name...Is that Lebowski, as in "The Big Lebowski"?
DUDE?
Feel better,
Matt
Posted by joebob on December 25, 2003, at 14:15:23
In reply to Bipolar Disorder, posted by Lebowski on December 23, 2003, at 14:03:57
with the bipolar but it will take time
best and good luck
Posted by taylor18 on December 26, 2003, at 11:05:23
In reply to Bipolar Disorder, posted by Lebowski on December 23, 2003, at 14:03:57
I'd talk with this guy:
Allen Darman
allen_dar@yahoo.comHe knows more about correcting bipolar nutritionally than anyone I know.
If you have the money, buy Omega-3 Fish Oils from www.naturespharmaceuticals.com for $50 for a standard month supply, but if you want to double the dosage and take 8 capsules per day, it'll be $100.
In my experience, it's the best fish oil brand. As opposed to others that make me hyper or stimulated, it smooths me out, calms me down, makes me happier, and induces feelings of well-being, along with more efficient mental function.
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