Thread: Progression of Bipolar Disorder
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Old Sep 15, 2014, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by pawn78 View Post
my dad was MUCH, MUCH worse when he was younger, due to drinking. He quit drinking and changed his lifestyle, eliminated all of his triggers and has been totally stable and med-free for almost 20 years. He uses lifestyle discipline instead of medication, and it works great for him.
So, it doesn't always get worse with age.
Looking back at when I was drinking and some of the things I did, I'm surprised my therapist didn't diagnose me as bipolar. But I think she attributed things I did to my drinking, or to my depression, which I don't think is quite right for a few of those things.

I'm glad to hear your dad is doing so well. He must have a ton of discipline, and that's awesome.
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Cymbalta, 60mg -- for the depression.
Latuda, 40mg -- for the paranoia (delusional type).
Adderall, 40mg XR & 5 mg reg -- for the ADD.
Xanax, .5 mg as needed -- for the anxiety.
Topamax, 50mg -- still figuring this one out.

MDD, but possibly have some form of Bipolar Disorder. Then again, I could be paranoid . . .

Well, at least I still have my sense of humor.
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