How many of y'all self medicated because of bipolar?

It's one of the biggest reasons that I drank and drugged for the past 30 years. It's so embarrassing and it just about ruined my life. I didn't start getting meds till 3.5 years ago, and it helped to decrease the need for adulterants. Usually, when my meds aren't working, I'm finding myself drinking more or I end up starting again.

I'm betting that most of us has self medicated at one time or another.