I finally got the bipolar II diagnosis today. I'm happy with that, now I can relax more around my T and my psychiatrist. I have a drug problem, which I'm going to fix, but I was hoping someone had an answer to this question I have. Should I stop using alcohol or weed first? For me it seems logical to stop drinking alcohol now, because I feel the immediate depressing and destabilizing effects very clearly. However, I also know that weed has some serious longer term effects. I do experience some visual and auditory illusions, and I don't think the weed is making that any better (but it's not the only cause), I'm also often slightly paranoid. However, I'm sure I won't become psychotic.

I hope you will tell me your opinion on this matter, as I'm not 100% sure it's better to stop alcohol first. It would be easier for me to stop using alcohol than weed. I'm quite paranoid today so please write any criticism carefully. I know I need to quit both eventually, but I have to be realistic and if I can quit one of them and feel better, then that's a good thing.

Thank you!