Can I drink alcohol if I have bipolar disorder?

Alcohol is a mood-altering substance that some people with bipolar disorder use to self-medicate, which means that they use it to either drown their emotions or calm mania. When it comes to alcohol consumption, a good rule to follow is to have none at all because of its possible interaction with many medications. However, if you choose to drink, a safe guideline is to limit yourself to one drink per day, which is equal to one glass of wine, one ounce of spirits, or one 12-ounce can or bottle of beer.

Don't drink alcohol within an hour of taking your medications, to avoid possible interactions. The recommended daily intake of caffeine is 250 mg (12 ounces of coffee) or less, to avoid interference with sleep. Keeping a healthy sleep pattern is an important way to manage bipolar episodes.

So, your caffeine intake is very important to your overall mental health. If you find that your caffeine intake is above 250 mg, you'll want to cut back. Also restrict your caffeine intake to the early part of the day so your body will have time to process it before your bedtime.

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