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Posted by CA 2 NJ on May 22, 2007, at 22:54:10
Hey everyone. I just have a quick question. Why is it that I get manic/wide-awake and hyper when I drink?
I have been diagnosed as Bipolar I with Mixed, Ultra Rapid Cycling, Borderline Pers. Dis, Generalized Anxiety Dis., Panic Dis., Obsessive-Comp. Dis., and more.
I am currently taking 5mg of Lexapro (Just started), 250mg of Depakote ER at night and 125mg of the Delayed Release Version during the day, 100mg Seroquel at bedtime, 3mg Lunesta at bedtime and 1mg of Xanax XR 3x a day.
I think I'm gonna go back to taking my 500mg of Depakote ER in the evening instead of 250 at night and 125 during the day.
I have ALWAYS gotten hyper when I drink. Even WAY before ever taiking medication. Does that mean it makes me manic? I don't really know a lot about it except I don't like to sleep when I drink and could literally drink for days on end if I wanted.
Anyone have any insight? By the way this is the 1st time I've drank in a couple months. I don't very often but when I do I drink a lot and it wires me up.
Thanks in advance. I hope all is well for you and take care.
Hugs,
CA 2 NJ
Posted by Phillipa on May 22, 2007, at 23:03:21
In reply to Why Do I Get Manic/Hyper When I Drink? I'm Bipolar, posted by CA 2 NJ on May 22, 2007, at 22:54:10
Irreguardless of your diagnosis you should not be drinking with the benzos. So since it is infrequent I think you should just stop drinking altogetger Does your pdoc know about this? Love Phillipa
Posted by CA 2 NJ on May 23, 2007, at 14:51:46
In reply to Re: Why Do I Get Manic/Hyper When I Drink? I'm Bipolar » CA 2 NJ, posted by Phillipa on May 22, 2007, at 23:03:21
Hi there! Thanks so much for your response. :)
Actually I am in between Psychiatrists at the moment with an upcoming appointment to see a new one on the 29th of this month. I can't wait! I have been waiting for a month and a half to get in to see someone.
The problem is where I live there are too many patients and not enough psychiatrists readily available to take new patients. Plus I know that many Psychiatrists only schedule so much time to devote to new patients as those appointments are more lengthy.
In regard to my drinking. Last night was the first time in at least two months I've had anything to drink. So it's not something I do often. But it is a crutch when I'm going through a particularly rough time, which I know is not a good thing. But I have no one to call or see and am kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place.
I also need to get back into therapy as I feel that might help my occasional wanting of alcohol as I have many unresolved issues which need to be addressed. In a nutshell I have had a pretty tough life. Not as bad as some but worse than most and I need to get true closure on all of it.
Actually I think I'll make some call right now to get in to see a Therapist who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as I have some experience with that and feel it's the most productive type of therapy for me.
Thanks for your concern. It is greatly appreciated. You're always so kind to everyone. You're a beautiful soul and hope you realize that even through all of the rough times. :)
Love and hugs,
CA 2 NJ
> Irreguardless of your diagnosis you should not be drinking with the benzos. So since it is infrequent I think you should just stop drinking altogetger Does your pdoc know about this? Love Phillipa
Posted by elanor roosevelt on May 27, 2007, at 15:37:40
In reply to Re: Why Do I Get Manic/Hyper When I Drink? I'm Bipolar » Phillipa, posted by CA 2 NJ on May 23, 2007, at 14:51:46
I was the same when I drank -- and I drank daily for 20 years.
I was so happy when I could trigger the manic side with the drinking. Wild drunk and surfing through the universe.
no stopping me.
fabulous.
lucky to have survived.
drinking is a nightmare for your emotional well being
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