What I have found is this...
The Bipolar meds I take (with no guilt BTW)...are successfully
evening out the chemical imbalance..I take much less than
when I was diagnosed.
However..As a recovering alcoholic and addict I must maintain
an attitude of recovery that is for me active daily practice of
these principles and concepts...
An attitude of Gratitude
Acceptance
Honesty
Openness
Willingness
I firmly believe that I could not grasp and practice these
principles in the past before I was diagnosed.
The wild swings contributed to a "need" to self medicate by
drinking or using or both! Uppers, downers, booze...desperate
attempts to to escape the horrors of panic and or depression.
I also know that my Higher Power has miraculously helped
me to recover..not only from the mental and emotional
disorder but with physical infirmities I had brought upon
myself.
I must practice the principles of recovery and maintain a
positive open attitude or all my medications profit me nothing.
Love,
IO