Posted by Caper on May 18, 2004, at 2:12:44
In reply to Bipolars and Cocaine, posted by catmint on May 14, 2004, at 5:21:37
I just happened to come across a study today that said as many as 60% of bipolars end up with a substance abuse/dependence problem as well. It is that "self-medicating" thing that triggers the substance abuse problems, supposedly.
Makes sense to me, since I had a slight problem with Ritalin, Adderall, etc. and now have a MAJOR problem with alcohol.
So, please be very careful and try to remember how temporary that drug/alcohol "fix" is. I wish like hell I'd never touched either- the bipolar is bad enough but addiction is pure hell.
Good luck to you, and I hope I didn't come off sounding too preachy- I just couldn't help but warn you because I'd never want anyone else to fall into the same trap I did.
Caper
> I have Bipolar type II. I have been on many meds in the past. Right now what works for me is Lamictal monotherapy.
> Recently I have been partying with friends a lot. I have done cocaine twice in the past 10 days. I really like it and that worries me. There's always NA meeting I can go to.
> I'm just wondering if any other Bipolars out there like the high from cocaine. I've heard it's the drug of choice for many of us.
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