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bipolar and pot

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I have a friend who is BP and thinking of checking into an inpatient place for her use of marajiuana and prescription addictions in the past. She doesn't really want to stop but her husband says he has had enough. How can I be a support to her? Her manias make her really hard to deal with sometimes, even for me, a very close friend. Also, her depressions become really intense. Any advice on what I could do to be suppotive?
tommymott
tommymott
Before I was ever diagnosed and on meds I smoked pot and abused speed. I think the best way to treat BP is with a doctor and meds. To me the problem with pot is that no source is consistent, and it made me worse.

I'd encourage your friend to go inpatient now instead of waiting for the crisis that is sure to come and support her with your presence, phone calls and visits. Visits from my friends meant a lot to me when I was in hospital. They didn't have to be cheerleaders, we just talked about regular stuff and that was enough. You'll be remembered as a friend, just as I remember mine!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I sometimes get high being a BP person. But also been smoking the stuff for the most part of 30 something years. That combined with many years of other drugs and alcohol abuse, is the reason I feel I'm BP now. ???
deleted_user
deleted_user
thank you for your replies, i am going to continue to try to be there for her. i would like to know other ways you think pot may mess you up worse as BP person?
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