Posted by linkadge on July 8, 2010, at 14:08:38
In reply to Re: Caffeine and Bipolar? » linkadge, posted by morgan miller on July 8, 2010, at 10:53:58
I don't know. I had been diagnosed with bipolar at one point. I don't know if I am or not... but nevertheless, I just feel better when I drink coffee. I don't mean slosh back 10 cups a day, but it seems to keep me afloat during particularly demanding times. It also helps offset some of the nasty side effects of medications.
When I was on lithium carbonate 1500mg, the depression and sense of blah was overwhelming. Coffee was about the only thing that helped combat the mood stabilizer blahs.
It also helped counteract certain side effects from SSRI's. It helped reduce SSRI sexual dysfunction. Not to mention, it helped offset SSRI apathy.
I'm just saying...know yourself and know how coffee affects you. I realize that some people can't have a cup without a panic attack. But I would argue that coffee is just part of the working mix for some bipolars.
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