Bi-Polar and Alcoholic
I have heard a lot of opinions on being, "bi-polar" and how AA and the twelve steps has showed that it was just alcoholism running rampant and that bi polar was just a cover up diagnosis. I have heard debates on if you can take psch. meds and be sober. personally for me I am really Bi-polar. I was diagnosed when I was 16, long before I drank. I believe Bipolar can be caused by alcoholism but alcoholism can also be a result of bipolar and "self medicating". I need my medication and the therapy for my mental illness. I am just tired of people saying I cant be Sober if I am taking them or that I really don't need them. Personally I think that is between and individual and their respective doctors. Today I know if I want to stay sober I need to treat my alcoholism AND my mental disorders.