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Posted by yellowhat on December 5, 2004, at 20:02:20
Any bipolar I rapid-cyclers out there capable of inducing a manic episode? I've heard that lots of caffeine and sugar will induce mania. I don't believe I've ever consciously induced a manic episode with chemicals (legal or otherwise), but have definitely accidentally induced some extreme depressive episodes with constant use of deleterious sedatives. There must be chemicals/ vitamins/ herbs that work in the opposite direction, right?
Posted by Mr.Scott on December 6, 2004, at 22:59:29
In reply to inducing mania in bipolar, posted by yellowhat on December 5, 2004, at 20:02:20
More antidepressant and less mood stabilizer should do the trick. Any antidepressant or amphetamine/methylphenidate type stimulant should cut the mustard.
Just be advised what goes up always comes down and you'll probably destabilize yourself for more than just a few days...
Scott
Posted by gromit on December 7, 2004, at 2:59:59
In reply to inducing mania in bipolar, posted by yellowhat on December 5, 2004, at 20:02:20
> Any bipolar I rapid-cyclers out there capable of inducing a manic episode? I've heard that lots of caffeine and sugar will induce mania.
I'm not bipolar but for me eating very little and just existing on Coke and marijuana induced what could be called mania I guess. I did it for years without realizing it. I'm sure my co-workers thought I was crazy, they were definitely somewhat afraid of me.
Rick
Posted by gromit on December 8, 2004, at 0:17:56
In reply to Re: inducing mania in bipolar, posted by gromit on December 7, 2004, at 2:59:59
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