Many people treat their bipolar condition with alcohol. They feel that alcohol levels their moods.
But then, sadly, they may become addicted to alcohol. These are two very serious conditions: bipolar and alcholic. Each is difficult to treat on its own; treating both at the same time is a real killer.
“Many people treat their bipolar condition with alcohol”
I have thought this also. I think the depressive effect of alcohol represses the mania.
I would also caution anybody about laughing off bi-polar disorder. Some folks may just be overly moody, but many bi-polar people can become seriously delusional.