Posted by Jen on July 22, 1999, at 18:30:24
In reply to bipolar and alcohol use, posted by Corike on July 7, 1999, at 17:30:03
Oh man! As we all know, alcohol is a drug. But realize that nicotine AND caffine are too! Caffine is the #1 most abused drug in the nation at this point! Realize also, that being a manic depressive myself that I have studied my disorder for a while (5 years) and that almost everything effects it, especially what you listed. It could be deadly!!!! IF you care about your sister, sit her down and let her know that because her disease is a chemical imballance in her system, everything she enters into her system will effect it too! It's hard being manic depressive, you get to those high points where you think your okay and dont need the drugs, but it's your mind fooling you. I wish you both the best of luck and if she would ever like to talk, I am here!
Hopefully helped,
Jen ; )
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