I would like to mention, too, that medical marijuana is prescribed for anxiety and depression (among other things) in the states where it is legal. And it is becoming legal in more and more states (finally). I only mention this because it alarms me to see people lumping pot in with alcohol...one is a hard drug and one simply is not. It may not be the best option for many people, but for some (including myself) it can be a lifesaver (literally). I'm not discounting what you saw as a problem in your life and I applaud you for being in recovery mode where you feel you have control over it. Kudos!! I think that's awesome...I just wanted to be a voice for the other side, so to speak. However, that you admit to a food addiction kind of seems to me to be trading in one addiction for another. It seems to me the root of the addiction issue is still there and very much alive and that needs to be addressed. That said, I am in no way an expert or a professional, so take anything I say with a grain of salt.

You said that you fit the profile for bipolar but that you are very functional. That functionality can be a hallmark of bipolar II in general or of a hypomanic phase, but also can be a hallmark of mania in bipolar I. Have you seen a psychiatrist yet? I think you should consider this. It would do you good to get these questions sorted out and be on your way to remedying them as best as you can. In addition, the addiction issues and whatnot may in some way be related to other issues...shedding light on all of it would be good.

I'm one of those highly functional but extremely bipolar people. It happens. It's very common actually. Depends on the day, the week, the month...you get the point.

Good luck to you!! Stick around here--this is a great group of people and a wonderful resource to have.