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[Vickyford]

I think I've got bipolar but scared to go to my doctors because  I've got 3 children , I no there's something not right ... Someone advise me pls ??

[Vickyford]

I just feel like one big **** up ... I don't no what to do .. I'm making my family unhappy

[weaver71]

Losing my mind not kissing my mind.

[weaver71]

I didn't get any help for my bipolar, opiates had kept it manageable for a long time, so I didn't worry about it. Opiates dull the brain and emotions, as my brain healed from them, my bipolar escalated until I had a breakdown at 14 months. My point is, I think I could have avoided a lot of problems with a Bipolar doc on board. It may be embarrassing to talk about it or get help, but it wouldn't have been as embarrassing as not getting help. Anyway, I wish I had tackled opiates and bipolar at the same time.

On the other hand, opiate detox causes some bipolar symptoms, were you bipolar before addiction? My doctor said she would have started by detoxing opiates, watching closely in case meds are needed to prevent a severe bipolar cycle. That would have been easier than quitting solo and kissing my mind before getting bipolar help. Take care and keep posting. You may want to check out the bipolar forum her on medhelp, to get more opinions on this.

[gnarly_1]

Hi  I to have bipolar and it s u cks to have that and addiction at the same time but just know you can overcome it with medication the drugs they give you wont get you high but they will help with the racing thoughts and sleep the key is to find the right meds and stay on them I have 5 kids and 4 gran kids so I understand the 3 kid thing the key her is knowing that you need help so dont be scard of the doctor  if your tight on cash most states have free mental healthcare for this keep posting for support if you have questions post or message me........
.........................................Gnarly...................................