YES!!!!!! I'm an addict as well so na n aa has taught me how to ask for help. I suggest that if bipolar is ur only issue to seek out bipolar support groups in ur area. U can find these by going on nami and dbsa websites and by contacting ur local mental health agency. U could also find counseling and medication treatment. Free counseling or low cost can be found on psychology today's website or ur local mental health agency. Please make some phone calls and grow ur support network with bipolar we need this. It is great to have support cuz bipolar is such a tricky illness that lies to u constantly through ur thoughts etc. Hospital stays have only been beneficial to me once and I've been there four times....don't be to hard on itself we have all been there and we love u here and understand what u r going through. Great job reaching out for help here. Keep up the good work and keep reaching out. Remember that ur pain is only temporary even though it feels like it's not it will pass I promise. It has for me. Keep trudging u will get through this. If u feel suicidal call ur local suicide helpline they will help too. Hope this helps. Good luck and god bless. Hugs berly