Well, I have OCPD which is completely different than regular old OCD. Thats right you suckers, I got lucky and got the extra letter in there.

So, does anyone treat their OCD, OCPD, ADD, ADHD, or anything else with alcohol. I found alcohol makes my mind slow down, and I dont care so much about stupid little things. I can actually enjoy myself without feeling like I am running out of time.

2b2t..what is ocpd??

Its OCD with Personality thrown in there. It means instead of having traditional OCD with outward symptoms (touching, counting, etc...) Its all inside my head, like perfectionism to the point where I cannot accomplish anything (no wonder I spend 6 hours on typing a one page paper), and being obsessed with orderliness, and always thinking about the future.
Sucks to be me Tracy! Hey Tracy, I like you - you seem to be a frequent poster and you have a good attitude. Thanks for being a part of this forum.

Thanks 2b2t...
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To answer your question, yes. Many nonmedicated and even some sporatically medicated tend to address their mental issues with alcohol and/or drug use. In the end, doesn't the two serve the same master in slowing the firing of neurons gone awry? Perhaps, but what I have learned personally is that alcohol and/or drugs, play a more caustic effect on the hyperactive mind than on a normal mind.
Alocholism especially leads to depression and/or dimentia. Granted, aren't all hyperactives depressed and borderline goofy?
I used drugs on and off throughout my teens and into my early 20s. I became an alcoholic through the latter part of my 20's. I am now drinking a beer a week, don't do any drugs that aren't subscribed, stick to an honest daily vitamin and exercise regiment. I also am doing counseling for the first time in many years.
The reason I bring any of this up is to tell you that this is what it takes to rebuild the bridges that dependancy on alcohol, drugs, etc, will do to you if you allow it. And the first lie that you tell yourself is "I won't let that happen to me." The symptoms of an abuser is withdrawal, depression, lethargy, and moodiness. Tell me one night after a binder you didn't feel like this?
Yes its done. Yes, in ways alcohol and/or say marijuana, is cheaper to self medicate with. However, you have to look at the health risks, the emotional risks (depression, dementia), and the spiritual aspects of it as well.
Some bridges that have been burned can be rebuilt. Others, well, those you have to find a different route to build upon. Not sure if this helps.

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