I am one to believe that alcohol and addictions are a form of self-medication.

In my case, the mania comes first. An increase to alcohol comsumption follows. So too do I become extremely social. Alcohol and going out for me go hand in hand. Perhaps it falls under the category of seeking risky behavior.

I've done some embarrasing things; mostly things associated with partying too hard. I admit I found myself permiscuous. This comes with Bipolar but I think the alcohol just adds more fuel to the fire.

I wish that I had friends sensible enough to hold me back or discourage me from acting in such a manner. But, I realize that this was also a symptom of the alcohol and mania. I was on a wild ride and I seemed to attract people who wanted to hang along while I rode it.