frustration,plus some !

Today, I fell again, I smoked, drank caffeine, ect.........then took Chantix, instead of leaning on God to help me stop. Pretty discouraged, but hoping to hear from others.....

Bet

I am bipolar and I have to say, I drink caffine and smoke cigarettes...I lean on God also to try and help me deal with things.

All I can say is I am here to support you and sometimes that means being an ear to listen to you. I don't have the answers but, there may be others here who do....hugs to you and again You are not alone.

I am not familiar with having a close relative in the service.

I am another of those that smoke and drink coffee. I do these knowing that it isn't always good for us but those are the two things in my life that I just won't give up at this time. If you are adament on quiting, don't get discouraged. We all fall at times.......

Welcome to the group. I am glad you are here.

Wow, you are going through alot right now. I think your priorites are messed up,though. My life falls apart when, I am unstable.

My god would not want me to stop my meds, and continue having episodes, and hurting others. God gave us good doctors, and medicines to keep us sane. God wouldn't want me to let my illness take over my life.

I used to think, I heard god tell me to do things, when, I was in my illness. I used to think god would take my bipolar away, and I just got more insane and tried to hurt my fiance, and myself.

My priorities would be to get on meds, get stable, so, I don't do things, like spend money, fight with my fiance, and have episodes, and then after that, try to quit sugar, caffeine, and cigarrettes. My god loves me no matter what. I smoke, and drink coffee, and eat sugar.

I am a recovering alcoholic. I do believe my relationship with god helps me with alot, and also works through people, places, and things to help me, become a better person. I have to do the work, though.

I have bipolar 1, with psychotic features. When my meds aren't right, I start doing the same things you described. I would get with your pdoc, and maybe see a therapist. This is what helps me stay sane, and keeps my life together. Hang in there, we are here for you.