Posted by Janice on March 12, 2000, at 21:57:07
In reply to Re:When unipolar becomes bipolar, posted by Scott L. Schofield on March 12, 2000, at 21:19:08
Hi Cam & Scott,
What you said stayed with me today, and I made a few connections.
I got mania before ADs, but after self-medicating with marijauna in university, in order to write papers and study for exams. ADs make me significantly worse.
My other bipolar sister got mania after using ADs. Maybe they did take the "brake" off of the mania, as you suggested.
My other sister and mother have never done ADs or recreational drugs. So they are probably are bipolar, without the mania.
schizophrenia +depression
at the lower end
mania +depression
My sister without the bipolar chats to me every January (depression time) about trying an AD. What should I suggest to her? Mood stabilizers?
I probably should be more careful with what I say around here. I guess that still doesn't mean Noa and juniper are or aren't bipolar.
Scott, you're a very smart guy, and you make me laugh. Thanks again for your imput.
I have the right to change my mind on that, too.
poster:Janice
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