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@sally12345 I have bipolar illness and type 2 diabetes but also suffer from two addiction problems. First off, I smoke too many cigarettes a day (20). Secondly, I am developing an addiction to "meth." Because I have COPD, I can't smoke weed... it makes me cough my lungs out like crazy. But "meth" is a nicer high with fewer side effects. Worst of all, being a senior, I have a huge pension from the government... so I can afford it, for now... until I get addicted to something stronger? I must admit that because of all the meds I take for my mental health and my diabetes, it takes something stronger to get me high enough to enjoy it. At least I realize I can't drink alcohol considering all the medications I take. Pray for me please. I do believe that prayer DOES work too.
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Welcome @micheljmarion1983. Your first two messages expressed such joie de vivre, happiness and peace. You've found treatment (medications and talk therapy) that works for your combination of conditions (bi-polar, depression, diabetes, epilepsy), which is no small feat. Congrats. And in your second message, you underlined the value of family and peer support for continued success. That's such a bonus.
In your third message, you speak openly of dealing with addictions and an addictive tendancy. Meth is highly addictive and dangerous. It is not legally available in Canada. (You mentioned that you live in a province, thus I believe you may be in Canada.) Have you been able to talk with your therapist about your developing addiction? Have you succussfully stopped an addiction in the past?