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Can Using Crystal Meth Cause Bipolar Discorder?

I would like to know if and how I can find out about possiblely getting answers and help about weather or not I mite be bipolar or worse or if its just the unfortunate choices I have made in the past to consume crystal meth I got introduced to it when I was 13 by 2 adults I did go through a 13 year trial in the supreme court in british columbia newwest minister , and after being a victem of child porn and taken advantage of at young age and given those mind altering drugs , I had used crystal meth for a long time , but I m very normal i swear its just the meth but could you please help me find a few answers as all these years i have had no counciling and no help with therapy or anything . thanks aot jade mcdonell 27 years old .
Fri, 10 Jan 2014
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Hi Jade,

You have been through a lot of stress in life and the meth dependence just made it worse. It can cause psychotic symptoms an abnormal behavior. In addition, it can also worsen pre-existing mental illness. Whether your symptoms are due to meth only or due to bipolar disorder can be clarified after taking a detailed history. If the symptoms were meth related, they would be present only in periods of heavy meth use and absent in periods of abstinence. Symptoms of bipolar disorder, if not related to meth, would be present irrespective of meth use.

Hope this helps you. Best wishes.
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Can Using Crystal Meth Cause Bipolar Discorder?

Hi Jade, You have been through a lot of stress in life and the meth dependence just made it worse. It can cause psychotic symptoms an abnormal behavior. In addition, it can also worsen pre-existing mental illness. Whether your symptoms are due to meth only or due to bipolar disorder can be clarified after taking a detailed history. If the symptoms were meth related, they would be present only in periods of heavy meth use and absent in periods of abstinence. Symptoms of bipolar disorder, if not related to meth, would be present irrespective of meth use. Hope this helps you. Best wishes.