Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.
I've been doing some research and I think I've found something that might work for me. I found some articles that said some strains of marijuana does help people with bipolar disorder. It's natural and locally grown for the most part. I live in Oregon so there are marijuana dispensaries all over the place. I told my son about this and he didn't like the idea. It's not his decision to make. It's my brain, my body and my life and I'm tired of suffering.
This isn't something I will go into blindly, I will do a lot of research. I'm sure my current psychiatric nurse practioner wouldn't go for this. I asked her last about using marijuana and she said it was too dangerous. I would be good to have a pdoc closer to where I live. I've been trying to find a mental health professional who prescribes medical marijuana but haven't found anyone yet. I think what I need to do go to a nearby dispensary and ask someone there and other questions.
I'm not going to go around stoned out of my gourd all the time. I would us the recommended amount to stablize my moods.
May this be the answer I'm looking for.
Not everything that's natural is harmless. Hemlock and arsenic are natural, and they are poisons.
Medical marijuana has specific beneficial uses, but BP isn't one of them, neither is anxiety or depression, and God help you if you're alcoholic - it will speed up the deterioration of your liver.
I hope you find a better answer for yourself.
Love and Hugs...