While he was in a Drug Rehab, during the open meetings there were speakers who said that 70% of addicts are Bipolar and are not aware of it. I'm trying to help my husband with all the possible resourses I can. He does have the symptoms of Bipolar although has never been seen by a doctor for this. Has anyone heard of the connection?
2006-11-11 05:43:18 · 11 answers · asked by txyankie 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Most but, not all people suffering from bi-polar disorder or depression, will try to self medicate at one point or another. If your husband is reluctant to go get help, maybe you should seek counseling for yourself to learn how to live with somebody living with a disability.
2006-11-11 06:03:05 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Wizard 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is a connection. I am a Bipolar/ Drug Addict and Alcoholic in Recovery since Oct. 2001. I teach Dual Recover Anonymous at MHMR (Mental Health and Mental Retardation).
2006-11-11 14:17:21 · answer #2 · answered by monar_sharyn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whats up Kalichick, i'm a convalescing addict. I even have long previous to rehab two times. From a private perspective existence can in no way be the way it grew to become into earlier I grew to grow to be an addict. I even have been off the drug for 11 months now, or maybe nonetheless i'm no longer making use of, I nevertheless sense like an addict. Its a tough call approximately your boyfriend. I even have my toddlers, my husband and my church helping me yet nevertheless its soo problematic. dependancy is a persistent relapsing ailment. those are the information, you're making the alternative.
2016-10-03 12:54:18 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Txyankie,
No there is no connection. Drug addiction is exactly what it is it's an addiction. There is nothing causing the addiction other than the fact of the drug it's self. The best way not to get pregnant is to not have sex. The best way to not get addicted to drugs is not to use them. It's not complicated any more than that. To blame addiction on anything else is just a cop out, sorry.
TDCWH
2006-11-11 05:53:22 · answer #4 · answered by TDCWH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't mean you'll become a drug addict if you are bipolar. But, in my experience, it happens quite often. The drug abuse "contributes", makes worse the mental illness. Many people just don't see themselves as "mentally" ill, or as a drug addict. Counseling is very important and family/Friend support.
2006-11-11 05:50:00 · answer #5 · answered by nanny4hap 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I knew someone on Meth, she was in her 30's with 3 kids and was vvveerrryyyyy Bipolar.
I think they get so depressed they want to find something to do that will take them away from their depression and I guess drugs work.
Take him to the doctor and get him some meds otherwise he'll just start up again.
2006-11-11 05:59:48 · answer #6 · answered by mattmaul92 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course there is a connection. You answered the question yourself.
The real issue here, though, is why do you continue to waste your money and emotions on such a loser? You cannot change him and he can definitely hurt you. Walk away and count your losses. You could be doing him a favor as well as yourself because the impact of losing you just might give him the incentive to stick with the therapy and overcome his problems.
2006-11-11 05:56:01 · answer #7 · answered by lifesbeautifulmelody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will put this very simply. Drugs introduce chemicals, and chemical reactions into the body. Bi-polar and depressions are chemical inbalances. I would have 2 say there is a direct Correlation. It could be however just your standard mood swings from adiction or coming down.
2006-11-11 05:48:14 · answer #8 · answered by blazingshades 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, many alcoholics and drug addicts have mental problems. It's called self-medicating.
2006-11-11 05:52:47 · answer #9 · answered by chante 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
caused by an imbalance of key chemicals in the brain. YES
2006-11-11 05:51:25 · answer #10 · answered by maryJO 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋