Bipolar & Marijuana

I gave up marijuana because it usually made me manic. Anyone else give up smoking pot and kind of miss it? Of course it messes with brain chemicals (dopamine?) and probably interferes with your meds, but I was usually ok if I just took a few puffs. Especially in the summertime it reminds me of high school. They are legalizing it in several places so it can't be all bad and it doesn't cause bipolar, but it does seem to affect bipolar symptoms. Paranoia, sleep, delusions, etc.

I smoke MJ. I am OK unless I am manic. I look for strains that do not cause paranoia. Indica. I read up about the specific strains. Some claim to help with anxiety and depression. So far, so good.

Marijuana is a depressant, not a stimulant, it shouldn't make you manic. If you're getting psychotic, maybe it's best to step off the the illegal substances.

I'm slightly allergic to it anyway, but I have smoked it a few times. Every time I wound up feeling in a lethargically manic low state. It wasn't the worst, but definitely wasn't pleasant either, so never missed it.

I smoked like a chimney from 45 years ago to 35 years ago and then less frequently for another 10. So 25 years since I last had any and I still miss it. If medical were available in my state, I would be asking pdoc, maybe begging. My first BP diagnosis was not long after I stopped. I am not convinced this is a coincidence. I also liked low dose psychedelics. I think I was self medicating with a fair amount of success.

About 10 years ago I tried to satisfy the old pot head urge by trying salvia, which was still legal OTC. I took only 3 or 4 hits and hallucinated. No substitute.

Marijuana is very unsafe if you have ANY mental health disorder. Avoid it like the plague.

MJ is a life saver for me, It keeps me calm and relaxed at all times. It has sexual perks also so I'm not gonna be giving it up anytime soon.

I have neuropathy. It is one of the few things that helps. I have been in pain everyday for about 12 years.

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I have neuropathy. It is one of the few things that helps. I have been in pain everyday for about 12 years.

Helps me get over my naseua which is caused by my nerves

I am bipolar and I never felt it caused depression or mania. It mellows me out and helps me sleep.