[haleylaurel]

does anyone else use cannabis when they're feeling hypomanic or manic?

[pawn78]

I use it when I feel irritable or down, and it works great as an anti-depressant. I think it might be more dangerous to use when manic, but for some people it might work well.

[Skitz13]

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

[Beepee]

I smoked a but recently because I wanted to compare it to the effects if psych meds. Felt like a benzodiazepine. Wish I lived in Colorado.

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[Angry1541]

I can't anymore, used to a lot when I was younger -- but whenver I have over the last 10 years, I get extremely paranoid -- like CRAZY everyone is out to get me paranoid -- and then I get depressed afterwards.

[Dix888]

It's legal in my state (recreational & medical). I use it if I am in a real bad streak of insomnia, Indica, smoke it. I tried edibles but even a small amount threw me into a horrible dizzy spell. Felt like the entire world was spinning. So I smoke 2 puffs & feel calmer. Also helps vs. pain I have from a shoulder injury!

Originally Posted by haleylaurel

does anyone else use cannabis when they're feeling hypomanic or manic?

[thegirlinpurple]

Originally Posted by haleylaurel

does anyone else use cannabis when they're feeling hypomanic or manic?

I use it every once in awhile when I am really down...It has a tendency to perk me up and make things more manageable for me. I used to use it all the time but now I have a job that drug tests.

[pawn78]

I don't like the smoking part, and edibles are even more expensive.

I am hoping Lamictal works out, or if not, Lamictal+antidepressant, which is my pdoc's current plan.

I don't want to keep using cannabis, but if I don't find anything else, I will.

I've used it manic in the past but I dont remember it having too much of an effect on me in that state. It is more useful for me in depression. My pdocs know I do it on occassion and they dont mind. But I have to be aware myself not to get into bad habits, it is easy to smoke every day and before you know it its been a month without a day off.

[cool09]

I've used it the last six yrs and it has helped balance me out at times but it's not the healthiest thing for my body. If I have to rely on it in the future I definitely will. I bought a cheap vape pen but it really burns and does not vaporize. I think the filter makes it much less harsh and smoother than other ways of smoking. I have somewhat of a hangover in the morning which I hate so I pump myself with nutrients (raw orange or grapefruit) as soon as I get up and I'm better within an hour.

[pawn78]

Wow, it's really helping me right now. I had the irritability and bad temper, tired, depressed this afternoon... I just smoked a good chunk and now I feel... Fine.

[pepperlynne]

I use it on either end of the spectrum, whether I am feeling up or down. It works very well in calming down my angry hypomanic tendencies. I often become very irritable and snappy, and marijuana just relaxes everything. If it was legal in my state, I would definitely try to get a prescription. I am not underestimating other forms of medication, but I am saying that I would consider marijuana to be a satisfying option. The medication I am currently on has been linked to a high percentage of birth defects. I am in the child bearing age and do not wish to be under additional stress when getting off this drug in the near future in order to conceive. But it is what it is. I do notice though that when I take half of my dosage, (because I sometimes forget at night) it effects me greatly the next day. I work in an industry that is very demanding and it is very difficult at times to keep my cool when people are being idiots around me. I am referring to the restaurant industry. Honestly I don't think it is a healthy job for me to be in....

[Beepee]

Wish I could use it for sleep. Don't know where to get any.

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[haleylaurel]

Originally Posted by Beepee

Wish I could use it for sleep. Don't know where to get any.

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what state do you live in?

[Hbomb0903]

Depending on what state im in it gets me very paranoid sometimes. Other times I'm good and love it.

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[cubshadow]

I used it for a while, but eventually it always just amplifies my worst fears and anxieties. mostly it's a sedative, but I get into the practice of sedating every day, and it takes it's toll.

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[blackmagic]

Originally Posted by pawn78

I use it when I feel irritable or down, and it works great as an anti-depressant. I think it might be more dangerous to use when manic, but for some people it might work well.

I don't get a manic cycle, but I do use it to help with depressive bouts. I quit smoking while on buspiron for anxiety, but started again after going off meds. They did not do much for me, but with cannabis i can SMILE again, which is huge, and laugh at myself and shrug off small things that shouldn't bother me anyway.

My issues come from my personal relationships, as some people close to me are concerned that it's the only way I can be happy for awhile. I'm not sure that's true, but it sure does feel like it sometimes when I'm in a very dark mood.

[haleylaurel]

Originally Posted by pawn78

Wow, it's really helping me right now. I had the irritability and bad temper, tired, depressed this afternoon... I just smoked a good chunk and now I feel... Fine.

glad it's helping you too

[honestman]

I used cannabis every day for 13 years and stopped as it was bad for me! lol. Paranoia