Originally Posted by
Untoxicated 
Hi mfrank,
I read your story and I'm rooting for ya!
...and yes, alcoholism can mimic the highs and lows of bi-polar disorder. Another reason to be concerned about her drinking because she has to be sober so the doctor can make the correct diagnosis or she may end up on medications she doesn't need or can cause more harm then good.
I'm not a doctor nor am I giving medical advice - just speaking from experience from being put an SSRI (anti-depressant) that I shouldn't have been on because I wasn't honest with my doctor about my drinking. The SSRI caused much more harm than good because my brain chemistry didn't need it.
Take care.
Na its all good Untoxicated that was the comment I made to her. I just don't feel it I care but you can tell she doesn't care. I want out! I work too hard and I want my kids to experience as much good as I can give them not disaster and disorder.