How Many of You are Bi-Polar, and an Alcoholic?
By girljar
@girljar (287)
United States
November 3, 2007 1:15pm CST
I am Bi-Polar, and a recovering alcoholic. I have been sober for 5 years. I was very involved in AA, until I moved to Florida in January. In AA, was astounded by how many other women were Bi-Polar, and in the program. What do you think the common denominator is? Why is it that so many people with bi-polar disorder end up with substance problems, at some point? I would like to hear your thoughts and theories on this subject. Thank you. killmydebt.blogspot.com
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@lena_mae1983 (383)
• United States
4 Nov 07
Congratulations on 5 years! I have never been diagnosed with bi-polar but I jave had my share of people tell me I have all the symptoms.
@Dee351972 (743)
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4 Nov 07
First of all i would like to say good job on stying sober. Second i am not but i have a sister that is both of those. Far as i know she is still drinking, i am not to sure because i have no contact with her. I have one of h er sons, she lost rights to him and i adopted him. She has another that is 13 and i havent been able to seehimin like 7 years or so. She also just had twins, far as i know she still has them becuase she lied and changed names but she is being invasted. I wish she would get better, for the kids sake.
