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Posted by twinch42085 on September 1, 2007, at 18:21:07
first of all I am not labeling anyone. I just have a question about being bipolar. Do people who are bipolar tend to have a more addictive nature then those who are not bipolar?
Thanks,
Twinch : )
Posted by polarbear206 on September 1, 2007, at 19:13:05
In reply to Bipolar Addictions, posted by twinch42085 on September 1, 2007, at 18:21:07
> first of all I am not labeling anyone. I just have a question about being bipolar. Do people who are bipolar tend to have a more addictive nature then those who are not bipolar?
>
> Thanks,
> Twinch : )
T,Substance abuse is a big problem with Bipolar. I'm sure others will share their experiences with you. You might want to go the substances abuse board. You will probably be directed there.
Polarbear
Posted by Phillipa on September 1, 2007, at 19:23:23
In reply to Re: Bipolar Addictions » twinch42085, posted by polarbear206 on September 1, 2007, at 19:13:05
Polarbear why is that? Self-medicating? Phippipa
Posted by twinch42085 on September 1, 2007, at 20:30:57
In reply to Re: Bipolar Addictions » polarbear206, posted by Phillipa on September 1, 2007, at 19:23:23
I self medicate to feel better because im always down and depressed with life, so i need something to excite my life. I also think it has something to do with the risperdal that I take. It is a strong dopamine blocker which is a feel good chemical in the brain. I think im not getting the sufficient amount that I need since the risperdal is blocking so much of it. But is does help with the mania.
thanks : )
twinch
Posted by AnneL on September 1, 2007, at 21:24:15
In reply to Bipolar Addictions, posted by twinch42085 on September 1, 2007, at 18:21:07
I can only answer for myself. . . I have an addictive-type personality and have repeated overspending problems. I don't abuse drugs or alcohol so I suppose I should count this as a blessing. :) AnneL
Posted by clubfitter on September 1, 2007, at 22:20:05
In reply to Re: Bipolar Addictions, posted by AnneL on September 1, 2007, at 21:24:15
i have an addiction problem with opiates which help a ton with depression...also gambling in the past and other drugs....manic states where im doing drugs for 18 hours a day 6 months in a row then crashing and burning.....disturbing pattern to say the least...this was all before i knew i was biploar...
Posted by cumulative on September 2, 2007, at 8:30:37
In reply to Re: Bipolar Addictions » Phillipa, posted by twinch42085 on September 1, 2007, at 20:30:57
If antipsychotics are making you feel so emptied as to self-medicate, you should try a different drug.
Appropriate doses of mood stabilizers are so vastly superior to any antipsychotic in my opinion. So is cannabis.
They probably have some use in interrupting a manic state -- but for daily use? Ridiculous.
Posted by twinch42085 on September 2, 2007, at 11:06:09
In reply to Re: Bipolar Addictions )))twinch42085, posted by cumulative on September 2, 2007, at 8:30:37
Yes, I do use it on a daily basis. Ive been using risperdal for 7 months now. I am definitely telling my pdoc that I want to try something else for my mania. I am also taking 50mg of lamictal.
thanks : )
twinch
Posted by linkadge on September 2, 2007, at 20:16:18
In reply to Re: Bipolar Addictions )))twinch42085 » cumulative, posted by twinch42085 on September 2, 2007, at 11:06:09
I think its probably true. I think there is an unmet need in bipolars, especially in the depressed state where there can be a severe lack of pleasure.
The SSRI's probably don't quite hit the spot.
Bupropion might be a good option for bipolar depression.
Linkadge
Posted by rjlockhart on September 2, 2007, at 22:32:56
In reply to Bipolar Addictions, posted by twinch42085 on September 1, 2007, at 18:21:07
yes....... well from my extent, i have to Lithium or Zyprexa with out going on a crazy shopping spree.
When im with my frineds i will by so much, i have gone over drafted, then just went into the dressing room to change too look a new person.
Unstable ness, never enough, always something.
I do enjoy having mania but it causes problems in life. Even it feels good to me.
Always doing the same thing, i need to think of new things to do.
But when you have mania your mind feels expanded.
Posted by AnneL on September 2, 2007, at 23:21:32
In reply to Re: Ciggarrettes, Shopping, repetive behaviors, posted by rjlockhart on September 2, 2007, at 22:32:56
I so relate to the feeling of having an expanded mind when I am manic.
I need to put my expanded mind to better use than buying stuff I think I "need". I racked up over $10,000 in debt last month. The pain and shame (once I crashed and became depressed) has been so immense. It has been an incredible eye opener for me. I now finally believe that I have a mental illness, other than depression. AnneL
Posted by rjlockhart on September 2, 2007, at 23:47:00
In reply to Re: Ciggarrettes, Shopping, repetive behaviors » rjlockhart, posted by AnneL on September 2, 2007, at 23:21:32
How long did your mania last.
See the funny thing about my mania is that it happens in a matter of hours. Which is not documented in DSM.
It can last all day. I can you one thing Prozac increases mania with out a mood stabilzer.
I hate spending and smoking.
Anyways i do i have Manic depressive syndroms.
But not to full extent.
But for some reason when your manic you do things you dont usally do, i dont.... for some reason.
Well excuse me, i do things that are out of the "way" like usally im not in the mood to it like talk about a movie to someone at blockbuster.
Like that....kinda
rj
Posted by twinch42085 on September 6, 2007, at 17:51:35
In reply to Re: Ciggarrettes, Shopping, repetive behaviors, posted by rjlockhart on September 2, 2007, at 23:47:00
when I am manic I spend money, conduct in substance abuse and creat a lot of anxiety for myself. I just don't know the statistics if people who are bipolar tend to have a more addictive nature than those who are not bipolar?
thanks : )
twinch
Posted by SometimesBlue on September 7, 2007, at 15:02:47
In reply to Re: Ciggarrettes, Shopping, repetive behaviors » rjlockhart, posted by twinch42085 on September 6, 2007, at 17:51:35
Just this past month was bad enough for me [mentally & emotionally] to make me consider being bipolar, though i believe it's "subtle bipolar"....not too sure since I haven't been formally diagnosed, just according to literature and such.
In my experience though, i definately have an addictive personality, to drugs, shopping, cigarettes, alcohol.
So having an addictive personality is part of the criteria, count me in....
-SB
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