i have bipolar and it appears texting addiction is present. please inform if connected

Hi there,

In my experience those with Bipolar are susceptible to many different types of addiction, so yes it may be connected to Bipolar if you are already diagnosed!! If you are not diagnosed, I would avoid connecting it with Bipolar as there could be very normal reasons for your addiction- such as you have lots of friends and are very sociable!! Unless the addiction is causing you bother I wouldn't worry about it too much, many of us, whether Bipolar or not, go through phases like this. My non-Bipolar friend who is very sane (!) is completely addicted to Facebook!

If you are already diagnosed Bipolar Sheri suggested that it may be related to a manic or hypomanic episode- if so, it would be a good idea to see your doctor and try and identify any other symptoms you may be experiencing.