Mania – Self Medicating – if You Have Not Experienced Mania Do Not Respond.?

Question by Keyser SoSo: Mania – Self Medicating – If you have not experienced mania do not respond.?
I have bipolar disorder and have for about 7 years. I just came to the realization that I truly do have it. I am ready to face it.

I’m taking Lamictal, Prozac and 1 mg Xanax for sleep.

I’m in despair, and have grandiose plans. The thing that keeps me from spending/destructive relationships is support from my parents.

I have a very specific question. This question is for people who have been there, and have self medicated, or are self medicating.

When I have racing thoughts during the day (every day) I come home and use vicodin to slow them down. This is much more effective than alcohol (alcohol destroys my productivity).

The health effects of vicodin are destroying your liver, tolerance and addiction.

My question: Has anyone found a way to use vicodin when necessary (for a week), discontinue use so tolerance goes down, then re-use when necessary?

Thank you. Please do not respond to this question unless you are actually answering the question, and not the circumstances.

For the “do gooders” or “yahoo therapists”.. I know the prescriptions and illicit drugs I am taking “by heart” and do not need the advice of “yahoo therapists.” I simply want experiences of this specific scenario. I know my liver will have problems with prolonged use, that it is addictive, etc. I need it right now, and want a specific answer to my specific question.

Thank you

Best answer:

Answer by lucy
I have No answer for you here. No experience in this specific scenario.
Better Luck with someone else

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