Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 05:40 PM:
Laurie H. from Mira Loma, CA wrote:
"I've suffered with Bipolar I disorder my entire life (finally diagnosed at 16). I've been institutionalized twice.

I've used many traditional medications for Bipolar Disorder. I have had terrible experiences with most of them. Some make me so drowsy I can't function, others worsened my mood swings and induced mania. I've had to deal with side effects ranging from insomnia and dry mouth to kidney problems and facial tics.

I've found that a combination of a low dose antidepressant used along side with cannabis has given me substantial relief from my symptoms. I'm a happy, productive indivdual with two happy, healthy kids. I'm a normal person, who can finally lead a normal life.

I keep me cannabis use private. I wish I didn't have to feel like a criminal, though. I'm not a burnout or a doper... Our views about cannabis need to change. It's a very powerful drug with many health benefits and without the unpleasant side effects of the poisons that the big drug companies are pushing down our throats. "

Friday, March 28, 2008 at 01:30 AM:
Jade from Hell wrote:
"all i wanna know is if there is a way that i can get medical pot for my bipolar disorder. it seems to be the only thing that controls it enough to keep me out of jail or the loony bin. and this damn site is pissing me off something fierce cause i can't find a simple yes or no on if you can get it for this reason or not. i would be extremely greatful if someone could e-mail me at satanicjadexxx420@yahoo.com with a simple yes or no answer, and if yes where i can go in the state of california to find the right doc that will perscribe it to me. thank you all for letting me waste your time. :) "

Wednesday, March 19 at 08:53 PM:
Matthew Foret from Oklahoma wrote:
" I was needing to talk to someone about finding answers. I have several questions on medicinal marijuana and bipolar 2 disorder and deppression. If anyone can give me info or direct me to the right physician than I would be greatly appreciated. I am a 26 byr old male that has been diagnosed w/ bipolar 2, depression and intermitent explosive disorder since I was 15 yrs old "

Tuesday, March 18 at 09:12 PM:
kevin mc bride from poulsbo, washington wrote:
" i am 22 years old and have bipolar disorder the doc have given me lithium and as far as i can say is it does not work with me,oter it might me it does not i was useing marijuana to medicate it and it worked great to subdue my manic rage episodes but i got in trouble with the law and now am forced to quite and now iam worse then ever my manic episode i cant controll at all even now that they have me on lithium i have tried to get it precribed to me but i have no insurence to get to the doc i need to get it but marijuana still in my eyes the best medication for my manic biboar disorder "

Thursday, January 31 at 12:17 PM:
Steve from BC wrote:
" I feel I should add that as all medications are not for everyone, so is cannibis. Some people "zone out" while others (like myself) get relief. Don't make judgements on one persons reactions. I am able to smoke and then be sociable while others sleep. Some of the meds used to control Bi- polar are antipsychotics which cause severe drowsiness. So what is worse? Legal meds which cause a person to be semi concious or cannibis which leaves the user buzzing but then available to family and friends? Either way please don't drive under the influence. "

Thursday, January 31 at 12:01 PM:
Steve from BC wrote:
"As a bipolar patient of 17 years I have found that cannibis "mellows" the highs and lifts the lows. Only when severerly depressed I choose not to use cannibis. It's too bad that the actions of a few has ruined the possibiblity of free access to a less toxic medication. "

Thursday, January 31 at 12:36 AM:
Ali from Bay Area wrote:
"This is complete bullshit and all of you are incapable of making wise and healthy decisions for yourselves and your conditions. You are all slowly killing yourself and your brains even more. "

Wednesday, January 23 at 09:58 AM:
Jonathan from Washington wrote:
" My wife is bipolar and suffers from anxiety as well and is highly medicated for all. At times her biggest problem is anxiety and out of despairation we had her try some cannabis and it controls her anxiety better than anything sold by the pharaceutical industry! It seems to interrupt the repetitive thoughts (big surprise!) that take over and cause her so much distress. "

Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 05:41 PM:
frank, again, from Colorado wrote:
"when i really get down on myself [ie depressed ] negative options start forming drugs; alcohol; etc., I go and score one pinner joint and boom, I'm snapped back to a seperate reality; a good place, my doctor wont come across with a script she says people commit suicide on mj been smokin since i was 14 aint done myself yet. yes you can blast to many bowls and it can become a drag, have medical proof of bi-polarism and advanced glaucoma in right eye is anybody out there who can help me "

Sunday, December 30 at 05:19 PM:
frank a from Colorado wrote:
" i have glaucoma and am bipolar need persciption for medical marijauna help me on how to obtain mj legal like. "

Tuesday, November 27 at 08:36 PM:
stan "stanamo" eremiah from Washington State wrote:
" I have been battling with bipolar and ADD and numerous other mental problems all my life. all the deppression and manic episodes. for people who do not have these disorders I envy you but marijuana helps some people with mentle illnesses. I just don't see why we cant get medical marijuana for our disease. we did not ask to be born with it. medical marijuana might not be for everyone, but I know It helps me with my illneses. we need to get it passed so we to can have some peace. "

Tuesday, November 27 at 08:34 PM:
stan eremiah from wahington state wrote:
" I have been batteling with bipolar and ADD and numerous other mental problems all my life all the deppression and manic episodes for peole who do not have these disorders I envy you but marijuana helps some people with mentle illnesses I just dont see why we cant get medical marijuana for our disease we did not ask to be born with it, medical mrijuana might no be for everyone but I no It helps me with my illneses we need to get it passed so we to can have some peace. "

Tuesday, October 30 at 07:44 PM:
big red from florida wrote:
"i hope one day i can drop all my expensive chemicals that keep me alive and turn to an alternative treatment for bipolar disorder. with help this is possible"

Saturday, October 27 at 07:25 AM:
joe from san diego wrote:
"you all are in denial - give the weed up and find better mental health. "

Saturday, October 27 at 07:22 AM:
victoria b purdy from san francisco bay area wrote:
"Having just been to th e hospital this week, for mania - i'm done with marijuana. i have to be - it's not a choice. i have smoked pot for 35 years and i am bipolar 2. i never thought it was a problem till i saw my pysicatrist and told her the truth. also, this is the only website i've seen that is proactive for marijuana use amongst bipolar people. try NOT smoking and watch her mental health clear up - i'm not kidding. you are kidding yourself if you think the pot is helping.....take it from someone who knows, pot is harmful to bipolar candidates. anything less of that is called denial!!! "

Thursday, October 18 at 12:50 PM:
Martha, RN from Oregon wrote:
" My husband is bipolar (his father and brother were diagnosed bipolar, but he has never been 'officially' evaluated) and manages his symptoms with marijuana. As far as I am concerned, it is a miracle medication for him. It does not affect him the way it affects normal people; he does not act "stoned" and is able to function much better with it than without it (plus he is a hundred times easier to get along with). Someday, when we are out of the dark ages of pharmaceutical drug pushing and into the realm of common sense, this will be a legitimate use of medical marijuana for people like my husband. "

Saturday, October 13 at 11:51 PM:
Kimberly Smith from NY but currently living in AR wrote:
"I was diagnosed with Bi- polar in Jan. of 2007. I have been a every day smoker of cannabis and believe that this has prevented me from a manic episode. My therapists don't believe that smoking pot is good for me but it helps me relax since I am very anxious and have a lot of energy. I have also written some amazing poetry while on pot. Arkansas does not have a law that permits medicinal usage of marajuana and I believe in it. It is natural and I would like help. I don't want to smoke it every day but I would like to have it when I am feeling anxious. I am a successful career woman, I'm 32, healthy and I am a recreational therapist. I work with the elderly and they happen to have mental illness as well. How Ironic? My e-mail is ksmithsilly1@yahoo.com. I would love to hear back from you for I believe in it and it should be legalized. "

Monday, August 27 at 07:54 PM:
Ronald from Canada Quebec wrote:
" I am rarley in a depressed state, I have gained grain confidence, because of having BiPolar and living a different life from those who do not understand. I love to smoke, I m in my Zone. It lets me go to parts of the brain and find things ....I think it should be a neccesity to smoke, we should all raze are spiritual belief...If you beleive... I beleive the clover is actually gods way of presenting this weed ...The heart the diamond the spade and the club or marijuana bush .. Smoke be well..... I am, so.... tacpans@msn.com Have you ever heard the Song, that says.. Signs, signs, everywhere signs, can't you read the signs... When I smoke I can read the hidden sign, that Bipolar helped me to see deeper into nothing and finding something"

Monday, July 9, 2007 at 01:21 AM:
Matt Lorenc from San Jose, CA wrote:
" I wanted to know about medical marijuana and Bipolar 2 disorder. Thanks."

Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 02:33 PM:
Clive Dobson from Hopefield, Western Cape, South Africa wrote:
" I am bi-polar, on lithium, and the joint takes away naussea, gives me attitude and make me horny, what better thing from sweet mj.

Clive"

Thursday, June 7 at 06:32 AM:
Bob from someplace wrote:
"I'm replying to Sue C. in Australia. Just because he smoked some cannibus does not mean it was the cause for his psychosis. I thought that alchohol caused one of my major manic episodes, but what I figured out was that my episodes come on slowly and unless you are looking for them when they happen you don't catch it in the slow stage. I think that I as a regular cannibus user am able to see when an episode is comming on me. You just have to have knowledge pertaining to what a manic episode is and always look for it because it is a life long illness.

Bob "

Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 06:17 PM:
sheila from USA wrote:
" I have Bi-Polar and anxiety disorder and have suffered for 17 years, being dianosed as manic depressive. I have family members that also suffer w/ Bi-polar, its genetic and I've been on every drug they could think of until I had a siezure and ended up in the hospital. Since I started smoking MJ I have a life back. I am able to go outside my home and go in public which I couldnt do for years. Now with very little medication and MJ I am a functioning human with a relationship with my family. I thank God for my treatment and helping me to have a life again. "

Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 11:55 AM:
Susan from USA wrote:
"My husband was diagnosed with bipolar seven years ago. Smoking marijuana in small doses is the only thing that has ever helped to stabalize him. The other drugs turned him into a mechanical robot. In moderation the marijuana has allowed him to have a balanced life."

Friday, October 13, 2006 at 05:28 AM:
Taryn from Sydney, Australia wrote:
" I'm Epileptic and also have mild Bipolar disorder. My opinion is that these two disorders are linked but I am yet to find any information on the subject. Pot stopped my seizures and also reduces my manic states better than the drugs that they prescribed me. Epilim is used to treat bipolar as well as epilepsy. The epilim prescribed made me very depressed, needy and vulnerable and didn't help the epilepsy where as the Pot seemed to be just right."

Saturday, October 7 at 05:00 AM:
Sue C from Australia wrote:
" My husband suffers from bipolar disorder and has just been hospitalised in the local psychiatric ward because he used cannabis which caused a drug induced pychosis. How can you possibly advocate the use of this crap to help bipolar, obviously you've never seen what harm it can do. "

Wednesday, October 4 at 03:47 PM:
Lisa from Australia wrote:
"I have just started exploring sites like this. I have had depression for 3 years. I have found that using marijuana when I am feeling very low / stressed / suicidal provides instant relief. I think researchers are missing something. Not all medication is suited to all individuals. What suits one does not suit the other. Marijuana gives me insight into my situation, which in turn, allows me to take control of what is happening, and I cope much better. "

Sunday, October 30, 2005 at 12:49 PM:
JAN from ROHNERT PARK, CA. wrote:
"TWO TEENAGERS WITH BI-POLAR AND DEPRESSION. THEY TAKE LOTS OF MEDS. COULD THIS HELP RELIEVE THEIR NEED?? "

Tuesday, June 14 at 10:51 PM:
Marcus from Oregon wrote:
" My doctors have tried all kinds of drugs for my depession and i still self medicate because cannabis really helps my problem my doctors think I'm border line bi-polar and I can't sllep one time for 48 days straight it effects my job my life and unless i'm using i'm not productive at all my balance comes from pot. "