New here...

[Kmccrank]

OK well I am 23 and have been an addict for about 1/2 my life.  I started when I was 12.  I am addicted to everything.  Just recently though I started using/abusing xanax.  I have been clean for 2wks.  I have BP disorder so its really hard but I am managing.  

[Kmccrank]

I am seeing a psychiatrist.  I am also seeing a drug counselor and a therapist.  When I say everything I mean everything I try I become hooked.  I know I have an addictive personality.

[toejam_muncher]

addicted to everything? what might everything be? not everyone who is addicted to a drug has an addictive personality...but if by chance you do have an addictive personality, then it may help to see a doctor who deals with those types of things. it's just a thought. i know BP disorder isn't fun. it makes everything, like addcition, more difficult to manage. is the doc you're seeing a family doc or a psychiatric doc?

[Kmccrank]

I havent stopped taking the one prescribed to me now.  He found out that I was abusing the xanax because I was trying to have him write bigger scripts.  He then sent me to detox due to possible seizures when coming off xanax.  I now only take serquel.  

[IBKleen]

Have you discussed with your doctor that you stopped taking your meds?