Weed

Also it depends on the strain… Different strains have varying affects. So some strains are much better than others for bp disorder. I know of certains strains that are known to help bp disorder.

However known to help bp
Disorder as a drug to use in addition to an antidepressant and mood stabilizer.

Really? I don't know if it comes in different strains over here. There's a lot of pollen about but didn't like that at all!

Yes weed can help a lot however it is like other bp meds..not all meds work for all bp people each bp person needs their own unique med combo. So weed might not be good for all bp people everyone is different.

It's great for anxiety, insomnia and pain management. It's not for everyone though.

Worked for my son for a long time. Wouldn't take Meds but pot calmed him down when needed and helped him sleep..

I have smoked pot since I got diagnosed with bipolar. Sometimes my meds can make me feel sick so I will part take in a puff . If my nights are too long and I need to chill I smoke a bowl ' but if I do smoke too much my head will hurt and I will some times be in a bad mood. If you want to smoke stick to sativa"s :) and good luck bud

It helps me get relaxed for bed at night, or wind down after being extremely agitated (say after driving in rush hour). I get to a point though if I smoke too much in a day it's hardcore anxiety and paranoia until it wears off. I've cut back and I'm sure by next year I won't at all. I kinda agree with John try other things first yoga and meditation work wonders if ya got the time for them!

It's not for me. I absolutely hated it in every possible way, but I honestly think this is a "to each their own." type of issue. I know a lot of people who swear by it.

i think you're right!

It works for me

I used to and it was awful. Only a temporary fix. In the short term, it made me happy. In the long term, it caused me to cycle faster, be more prone to psychotic episodes, and have more anxiety.
As a general rule of thumb, marijuana is contraindicated for bipolar disorder.

I quit drinking 3 years ago for the same reason. I was unable to control my emotions & anger. I'm unable to relax without medication & hyper most of the time. I'm beginning yoga next week in the attempt to help me switch off.

I would give the yoga a try for a while before marijuana. I would go for anything else before the marijuana, especially if you have a past with addiction. No matter what people say, marijuana can be addictive.

It gives me anxiety.