I have been diagnosed with manic depressive disorder for a little over a year now. After trying several prescription medications that made me into a zombie, i gave up on the meds. I suffered the horrors of my disorder for a few month, finding temporary relief in alcohol. But it was never enough, and never lasted past the intoxication. A few months ago, i started smoking pot. :m: At first, i noticed a sharp decline in depressive and manic depressive episodes, at a few weeks later complete elimination of all of my symptoms. I decided to give it up for a week, and the symptoms returned. Im not the only one with this testamoney. For a very life changing and challenging diesease, pot is an amazing medical (and may i say, recreational) resource. Why is this shit not legal? I hate the government.
Im 22 and just got diagnosed with insultus or diabetes 1. I can't drink, eat, or even workout without my bgs raising only thing i can do is smoke....my bs levels ussually 10 points lower after i smoke
There are non - medicinal methods of dealing with bipolar disorder that have proven to be quite effective. Things like keeping a very regular daily schedule and getting plenty of light - especially in winter. Make sure to schedule sufficient rest periods and keep to a healthy diet. I have a friend who has battled Bipolar all of his adult life and another who deals with adult - onset type 1 diabetes as well. Good luck guys, and be careful.
I'm battling with my daughter about that right now. I think a regular schedule, exercise and eating properly would go 90% of the way to managing it...
Yes, but 100% of that first is admitting there is a problem that needs to be addressed. If I was ever diagnosed diabetic I would immediately give up EVERYTHING that had sugar in it which is everything. My mother-in-law had diabetes and did not accept it. She died within a few years. My father has diabetes and for the most part ignores it- wonder why he can't feel his toes anymore. I am bi-polar- have been for years. Good thing we have Effexor and Risperdal to manage it. I also use pot as a management tool and it is VERY effective at centering myself. But I don't believe pot is the answer to bi-polarism: effective medication is.
What were they? I'm on meds as well, Wellbutrin and Lithium but they don't make me into a "zombie". If you don't take them then why not ask a psychiatrist to try those on you for a month or so to see if they help or not. Having the correct medication does work for me and can work for you but you need to keep trying out medications until they find out what will help you the most. Stopping the treatment yourself isn't a good thing to do and you should get back to a professional ASAP.
wellbutrin and something else i believe. Just didnt make me feel right. Gave me witters block a lot. I told my doc about the pot, and he encourged it. Said the meds i was on could damage my heart and liver, while pot has no damaging affecets on anything but the lungs.
do yourself a favor and look into a vaporizer, they'll save your lungs tons. the du buddha was the best purchase i ever made. wont smoke anything ever again. Honestly if it were ever legal things like this would have to be doctor sponsored.
Agreed on the use of a vaporizer. The "hot box" (like Vapor Brothers) type are cheap and reliable. They not only save your lungs but - since combustion temperatures destroy approximately 58% of the active ingredients in cannabis - a vaporizer will pay for itself very quickly in savings. The higher CBD strains are best for most medicative purposes but those are not so good for getting real stoned. Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Yeah, my friend takes the lithium.
Lithium will cause liver problems sometimes but you should have your liver checked every 6 months , as I do, with a blood work up being done by your primary care doctor. When I first started taking the Lithium it had to be adjusted so that it didn't affect my liver but they got the amount right and I've been taking it ever since, over 5 years now, along with the Wellbutrin. The Lithium does shut down your creative side somewhat but if you can lower the amount and still keep in control of your manic state you can try that. I , at times, stopped taking the Lithium for a few months then went back when I couldn't take the manic depression any longer.
Hey, I don't care, whatever floats your boat! I only wanted to let you know what I use and it does help me so at least you have another viewpoint as to taking medications that for me work.
