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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 3:48 pm
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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:07 pm
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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:43 pm
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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:11 pm
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 5:11 am
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Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 10:07 pm
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Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 6:32 am
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Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 2:24 pm
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Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 4:34 pm
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Hmm, well, speaking from the point of view if a person with Rapid Change Bipolar Disorder, I must say that drinking in a state of depression will typically deepen the depression. Vice versa, drinking during manic episodes, generally, causes more mania. Either way, it can be problematic.
I personally, having had an alcoholic stepfather, understand how hard it is to watch your family hurt themselves like that. It saddens me that you would choose to follow in their footsteps rather than learn from the experience. Only you can make that choice. You really should seek help for your own depression. There are lots of alternatives to drugs and alcohol. Groups such as Al-anon and Al-ateen are not just for the substance abusers, but also for the families who suffer the effects.
I was diagnosed with RCBD 6 years ago. I was taking several medications but have since decided to seek other treatments as the side-effects of Depakote can lead to the inability to have children. I've been doing very will for the last 3 years unmedicated with the help and understanding of friends and loved ones.
I am more than happy to listen and offer any advice I might have. Sometimes just having someone to listen helps more than you might think. If there is anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask.
*hugs you* Things do get better. I promise.
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:51 pm
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Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 12:14 am
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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:33 am
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Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:51 pm
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:36 pm
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Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:53 am
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