2007-04-30 15:55:18 · 21 answers · asked by boiseman 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
That's not true at all!
2007-04-30 15:58:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is not always true. In most cases of bipolar disorder, there is some element of "wildness" present in the subject but this is not necessarially exhibited with the abuse of alcohol or with sexual promiscuity. Signs of a bipolar individual can also be exhibited in the way a person dresses, eating habits and even in simple daily conversations.
2007-04-30 23:00:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not all have those symptoms, but many people with Bi-Polar disorder do. Because people with BP disorder tend to be more susceptible to the affects of the alcohol and drugs, it is best to stay away from them completely if at all possible. Regarding the promiscuity, that tends to be a symptom when one is in the manic mode of the disorder. One can take control and fight it, but if alcohol is involved, restraint may be more difficult.
2007-04-30 23:09:58 · answer #3 · answered by Curiusly Interested 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a psychologist, I can tell you that this is not true for everyone with a bi-polar diagnosis, however some people with this disorder use things like alcohol, drugs and sex as a means for self medicating when the depression is really bad. This occurs mostly in people who are not being treated properly for their disorder.
2007-05-01 09:38:13 · answer #4 · answered by sweetie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. Some people drink when they are either hypomanic or Manic. Hypersexuality could be a symptom in some patients. People could have Bipolar Disorder without having the symptoms that you mentioned.
2007-04-30 23:01:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say not always. I do believe, and take this from someone who has bipolar disorder, that a person with bipolar is more susceptible to having addictive tendencies.
2007-04-30 22:59:22 · answer #6 · answered by Annette R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No but if you believe those are symptoms of being bipolar I guess I should be evaluated. Show me to the clinic.
Next time you want to ask a question like this, please keep this in mind...If the question begins with the phrase "Do all..." then the answer is no. People, disease, feelings...nothing is every always, except for "do all people die." Stop generalizing.
2007-04-30 23:01:24 · answer #7 · answered by Karin 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
all the ones i have known have been that way until they start their medication. they are ok for a while, then quit the medication because they dont feel they need it anymore and turn right back into the way they were. it usually takes a relapse or 2 before they are convinced they need the medication. after that sets in, they can do everything everyone else does with no problem.
2007-04-30 23:16:42 · answer #8 · answered by chris l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, however it is common for bipolar to have impulsive behaviors. This is true with they are in a hypermanic or manic. So, using alchol or drugs or sex would be an impulsive behavior.
Another reason they may take part in such behaviors would be their desire to "self-medicate". Sometimes when people are depressed they engage in coping behaviors. ex. drinking alcohol
2007-04-30 22:59:39 · answer #9 · answered by AJ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I'm bi-polar with psychosis.
I don't have an addictive personality at all. Easy to stop drinking. Easy to quit smoking.
Sexually promiscuous-- I'm the opposite. I go for years without a boyfriend.
2007-05-02 02:00:57 · answer #10 · answered by lexi m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.When in their high moods, they might have those problems. There are some people who in their high moods(mania) might even have financial problems. There's no way to know what someone with bipolar might do when in their manic moods.It differs from person to person.Someone people might do reckless behavior.
2007-04-30 23:37:53 · answer #11 · answered by no name 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋