A few years ago I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Since then I have kept my weed use quiet as to avoid being lectured by my doctors. However, I've been going through a bit of a 'fuck it' phase and last week I came clean to my doctors about smoking.

The first question out of the docs mouth was, "why?" I explained that weed is tremendously helpful in regulating my moods. I find that it really keeps me even when i smoke it daily. I even feel better during the day when i can't smoke. I don't know if it's just a buildup of the drug in my system over time or if it's that the relaxed mood simply carries over to when I'm not high. I told him that marijuana has been a great supplement to the Lithium and Seroquel I take each day.

Surprisingly, there was no lecture. The doc told me that if I truly felt it was helping me than he doesn't have a problem with it. He warned me that it may affect my memory over time, but overall he was very positive and supportive.

Now i feel a little silly for being afraid to mention it. I was convinced my admission would result in being sent to NA.

now if only PA would legalize medical marijuana AND have it approved to treat mood disorders. i ain't holding my breath.
insanechub Reviewed by insanechub on . I told my doc I smoke... A few years ago I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Since then I have kept my weed use quiet as to avoid being lectured by my doctors. However, I've been going through a bit of a 'fuck it' phase and last week I came clean to my doctors about smoking. The first question out of the docs mouth was, "why?" I explained that weed is tremendously helpful in regulating my moods. I find that it really keeps me even when i smoke it daily. I even feel better during the day when i can't smoke. I Rating: 5