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Yes, when someone is in the depressed phase of Bipolar disorder it can make the depression worse. When someone is in the manic phase it can lead to them being more impulsive and lead to taking greater risks than either alcohol alone, or mania alone. Also alcohol can interact with many of the medications used to treat Bipolar illness adversely. It should also be noted that people with Bipolar disorder will often self medicate with alcohol and other non-prescribed drugs when not adequately being treated. The degree of ones Bipolar illness will also be a determining factor in how much alcohol will affect one with Bipolar Disorder.
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How does being bipolar affect an alcoholic?
With the exception of Antisocial Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder is the mental illness most commonly associated with alcoholism. Over 40% of individuals with Bipolar 1 have a history of alcohol abuse.Basically, Bipolar Disorder and alcoholism tend to go hand in hand. Being Bipolar can cause increased mood swings in alcoholics.
Does the bipolar disorder affect the eyes?
No.
Does birth control affect bipolar disorder?
No
How does bipolar disorder affect memory?
It doesn't. Get lost!
How does diet affect bipolar disorder?
no known effect
Can bipolar disorder affect a relationship?
can it? yes, dramatically.
Has mood shifts from high to severe lows that affect his attitude energy and ability to function?
bipolar disorderBipolar Disorder
How does polyunsaturated fatty acids affect bipolar disorder?
no known effect
What happens to your liver if you take too much lithium and alcohol?
Lithium is used to treat bipolar disorder that can cause liver toxicity. Drinking alcohol will give more damage to the liver.
How does bipolar affect behavior?
Bipolar is a complex illness. There are many different symptoms -- and several different types -- of bipolar disorder. The primary symptoms of the disorder are dramatic and unpredictable mood swings. The various types of bipolar disorder range from mild to severe. In other word it makes you moody and when your mood it also affects how you act
What disease or disorder affects the liver?
Diabetes & Alcohol affect the liver.
What effect do painkillers have on someone with bipolar disorder?
Bipolars are more likely to become addicted to drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, and other things than "normal" people - they have a bad habit of trying to alter their moods with drugs and alcohol. Bipolar people are more prone to abuse and addiction . Sometimes they can cause depression or mania. It is best to take non-narcotic painkillers. Bipolar people have a high tolerance for narcotics so it can take a very high dosage to affect them, thus endangering them.
