Anonymous #1 15h

So far from some research I did while in a manic state was that people who do drugs while bipolar actually do it because it mimics some of the missing neurotransmitters that they are missing in their brain. I can’t say this is a complete fact but it does spark some interest in my head

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Anonymous #1 15h

There’s this fantastic Peter watts book, blindsight, which is set in the nearish future (few hundred years from now I think?) and touches on this. On that society they’ve long ago stopped legally punishing drug users (as well as most criminals) as it is understood that drug use and crime have almost nothing to do with individual morality and everything to do with biology and uncontrollable circumstance. Always thought that was a fascinating idea and I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s where the

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Anonymous #1 15h

Science takes us

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Anonymous #1 15h

That’s actually very interesting! I would have to try reading this one day and maybe taking some notes

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Anonymous #2 14h

Honestly I’ve had this specific interest in bipolar disorder and cigarettes. I’ve done some research on it and have noticed some connections but I can’t exactly explain it clearly. I have read a lot of things as a kid and seen lots of real people interact with substances. I hope to attract more interest from other neurodivergent people out there so that I can find more resources and hopefully publish a paper one day

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Anonymous #3 14h

As someone who is diagnosed with adhd I have thought about looking into this as well. I feel like there is something in this habit that can be explained but I just don’t know what. I know from experience that stimulants are extremely useful in helping me focus so maybe there is a reason why those diagnosed have a higher usage of stimulants. I just can’t find it yet

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Anonymous OP 14h

I think it’s just self medicating esp if you’re undiagnosed. Before I was diagnosed I would drink close to 500mg of caffeine every day. Thats not the same as being addicted to harder drugs but people who want to be able to function end up finding something that makes them feel better, maybe even hyper-productive, and once you know it’s possible to feel that way it’s hard to quit the thing that helps.

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Anonymous OP 10h

i have adhd & after carefully observing my parents behaviors, i’m almost certain i got it from my dad. he’s undiagnosed though. he had been addicted to cigarettes for 30 years. he’s been 10 years sober.

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Anonymous #4 10h

i think they mean how many people who do drugs are using it to cope bc they’re undiagnosed.

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Anonymous #5 9h

Like prescription drugs?

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Anonymous #4 9h

OP said in a reply that their interest was bipolar disorder & cigarettes so i assume it’s any drug that’s used.

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