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Oct 06, 2016, 02:39 PM
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So my life is pretty much blowing up in my face right now. A lot to do with finances. My dad and I were fighting because I had $800 a few months ago and I blew it all. In like... a week
  . My problem is going to the discount stores and blowing $100 in one visit. My bills aren't paid but I have 16 bars of soap! Wtf. I was drinking and under the influence this time too. Also when I get hypo I don't put down my phone. I will have it in my face all day and it will die multiple times. My bf pointed out that since I got out of IP, I haven't had my face in my phone. I'm realizing I was probably hypo back at this time and I messed up. I spent a crap load of money, drank, took substances etc. I never realize I'm in danger until it's to late. Anyone else do this??
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Oct 06, 2016, 02:47 PM
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I've done it in the past, but thankfully not recently. Ever since I stopped drinking and smoking weed, I've been 1,000x more stable.
When I was IP, I had a nurse who talked about this stuff. She said that in an over-simplified way of thinking, the alcohol and substances compete for the same receptors as the BP meds. They bind faster and tighter; therefore, if you're drinking and drugging it's basically the same as being "off your meds." I hate that phrase, but based on personal experience it seems she was right. I know it's not perfect neuroscience, but it works for me.
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Meds: Latuda, Lamictal XR, Vyvanse, Seroquel, Klonopin Supplements: Monster Energy replacement.  Also DLPA, tyrosine, glutamine, and tryptophan
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Oct 06, 2016, 04:35 PM
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No you're right. Using does feel like my meds aren't working as they should.
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Oct 06, 2016, 05:02 PM
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I happen to know that's a load of **** at least for weed. totally different receptors
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Oct 06, 2016, 06:52 PM
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