Yes, actually I do. Not like I use to by all means but I do from time to time. I have to be honest, it helps. On Saturday my body and mind were just working way overtime and I was depressed at the same time. I've been dealing with a mixed episode for 3-4 wks now. I just needed a break and it gave me the relief I so desperately needed

This is very controvercial and I'm really glad you started this thread. I think there are more BP closet smokers then we realize.

I actually admitted to my psychiatrist yesterday that I did smoke on the weekend. I told her how I was before and then after. She wasn't overly thrilled but said that as long as it's every once and awhile and it doesn't become a problem, then she's cool with it.

During my illness years ago, I did smoke quite a bit and those were the years my symptoms were manageable. I was self medicating, I didn't need medication then.

I'm really interested in the kind of response you get. Good post