Posted by Garnet71 on January 3, 2009, at 2:33:00
In reply to Re: My Story- Looking For Some Opinions + Advice, posted by JadeKelly on November 1, 2008, at 15:29:01
When I first read your story, bipolar kept coming to mind...but think out of the box first.
Alcohol is pure sugar, hence your sugar addiction as a child. Some believe alcohoism is genetic, meaning perhaps you were born with the addictive traits.
It is possible that you could have ADD. Don't quote me on this number, but i've read that approx. 50% of ADDers have a substance abuse problem. Same with bipolars, though. Self-medicating is very common. Also, maybe you have a personality disorder? The point is, it doesn't have to be one 'thing'; it can be several issues. That makes it all more confusing and difficult to diagnose and treat. It will take some time. Please beware that most docs just want to give you a pill rather than determine what the real source of the symptoms are.
There are MANY pure biological problems that cause such symptoms. I know what it's like to have no quality of life--I feel for you. Please don't start taking Psych meds until you've gone to several docs and recieved at least 4 opinions. Sorry, I learned the hard way. I think SSRIs can mess you up after time, so I'm biased.
Best of luck to you.
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