{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/bipolar/","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_12058-markdown","title":"Would medical cannabis help with symptoms of Biopolar II? ","slug":"would-medical-cannabis-help-with-symptoms-of-biopolar-ii","content":"\"Hello. I am 26 years old and have had experience with recreational weed in the past. However i found that medicated Weed has helped with my anxiety which is one of my main symptoms of Bipolar. Along with getting to sleep and staying asleep. I get very little to no sleep most nights without my current meds. Though they are working, i fear that i might not have access to them 6 months from now. Seeing as its my last year of being under my parents medical insurance and i only work part time which means no benifits. (Though i am looking for a better job atm.) I am also still in school. I have been trying to figure out if Medical Marijuana would be a good alternative. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.\"\n_____________________\n When using cannabis, it is very important to maintain a relationship with a mental health provider. I have followed many patients with bipolar disorder who have done well with cannabis therapy. CBD is great for reducing anxiety and appears to be a good mood stabilizer. THC is needed for mood elevation because CBD, by itself, sometimes makes depression worse. For type ll bipolar, I usually recommend a CBD:THC ratio of about 5:1-1:1.\n\ndrfrye\n_____________________\nI'm so sorry to hear that you are going through this difficult time.  I think cannabis can be a useful tool for you but only in the context of functioning mental health team.   If you haven't already, talk to you psychiatrist & other mental health providers and discuss your probable future situation and options that you might have.  Alot of providers I have worked with, if they've seen you for awhile, might still agree to see you during this transition time, even if money is short.   In terms of the cannabis, yes it can be useful but only if used properly.  I always warn pts that having mental health issues greatly increases the risk of abuse/ psychological dependency on cannabis so there has to be some discipline in usage.  In addition,  I have personally seen cannabis in high doses actually worsen anxiety, paranoia, & even psychosis;  usage of cannabis needs to be kept \"low & slow.\"  Besides anxiety & mood management,  one of the most important roles of cannabis is to improve sleep which is critical when dealing with any mental health disorder.  As an extra step, besides moderate use of cannabis, I highly recommend the following book that was recommended to me concerning bipolar management:   \n\"Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families\" by  Dr. Francis Mark Mondimore.  We wish you the best; please feel free to come back and let us know how you are doing!\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11938-markdown","title":"Is this product safe for depression and bipolar sufferers?","slug":"is-this-product-safe-for-depression-and-bipolar-sufferers","content":"\n_____________________\nHello, \nJack Herer would be a good choice during the depressive phase. However, because it is a sativa dominant hybrid, the Jack Herer strain might exacerbate the manic phase. For the manic phase, I recommend a more sedative strain, such as the Grand Daddy Purp or OG Kush cartridges also offered at Absolute Extracts. \n\nKeep in mind: heavy cannabis use can lead to the worsening of depression. \n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8214-markdown","title":"Hello Dr. Edmund. I am looking for a doctor that will support my using cannabis to treat my bipolar symptoms. ","slug":"hello-dr-edmund-i-am-looking-for-a-doctor-that-will-support-my-using-cannabis-to-treat-my-bipolar-symptoms","content":"\"Are you able to make a suggestion? Kaiser will no longer treat me unless I agree to take thier meds and stay off cannabis. But I have suffered from bipolar disorder my entire life and have tried all the various meds and feel strongly that cannabis has the least side affects and supports my ability to function the best. I am feeling very lost and would appreciate any suggestions you might have to help me licate a doctor to support my needs. Kindly, Tracy \"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9618-markdown","title":"Can I get medical marijuana for my bipolar disorder and PTSD?","slug":"can-i-get-medical-marijuana-for-my-bipolar-disorder-and-ptsd","content":"\n_____________________\nIt will depend on your Bipolar diagnosis. Some evidence points to cannabis helping bipolar, while other evidence reports that cannabis can exacerbate your symptoms and make your condition worse. Cannabis can and is currently prescribed for PTSD in CA.\n\nryan","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6791-markdown","title":"I am am looking for a doctor for my  PTSD, BiPolar Disorder.  I also have DDD and suffer with arthritis and Nervous Stomach and High Blood Pressure. Will cannabis help me?","slug":"i-am-am-looking-for-a-doctor-for-my-ptsd-bipolar-disorder-i-also-have-ddd-and-suffer-with-arthritis-and-nervous-stomach-and-high-blood-pressure-will-cannabis-help-me","content":"\"I am 53 and I have been diagnosed with PTSD BiPolarDisorder and I have DDD and suffer with arthritis and Nervous Stomach and High Blood Pressure. I have been or Standard medicines sense I was 19 years old medicine stop have any effects on me  in my 30s I have suffered because I refused to take the medicine because I knew it was harmful to my organs.. I have faith that medical marijuana is my last hope!! please help me get the card and the medicine that I need to have a somewhat normal life Pain free as much as can be anyways! \"\n_____________________\nIf you are in California - you can connect with a doctor right here on our website. Just click 'Talk to a Doctor' top right - and follow the instructions to get connected.\n\nIf you are outside of California, we will soon be a launching a national directory of local doctors that can help you.\n\nmark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6670-markdown","title":"family member suffering from schizophrenia since 19","slug":"family-member-suffering-from-schizophrenia-since-19","content":"\"1. My nephew has been battling schizophrenia since he was 19. He also has bipolar disorder. He's now 30 years old. He's been smoking marijuana since that time to cope with the symptoms. Unfortunately his lungs have become so inflamed, that he's developed a severe case of bronchitis and coughs constantly. Are there any alternative options to smoking, that would be easier on the lungs? Right now he says he cannot literally live without the marijuana, but unless he stops smoking it, he will lose his home this month.\n\n2. During these past 11 years, he's also grown more and more depressed and anxious. He's on many medications, including antipsychotics, and currently added antidepressants and anti-anxiety meds in the past 3-4 months. Can you recommend any types of cannabis that could alleviate the emotional suffering?\n\n3. He lives in Minnesota. If he were approved for medical marijuana through your consultation, would he have to travel to an approved MM state to purchase the marijuana recommended? If so, could he bring that purchase back to Minnesota? Then for each subsequent refill, would that require another trip back to the approved state?\n\n4. In addition to marijuana, would you recommend cognitive behavioral therapy? We're wondering if a mixed approached to care would help. \n\nThank you for your time and knowledge on this serious medical matter.\"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11355-markdown","title":"Can I get a medical card in a state that THC is not legally available? ","slug":"can-i-get-a-medical-card-in-a-state-that-thc-is-not-legally-available","content":"\"I live in SC but have my epileptic, bipolar, ADHD son on CBD and I personally take CBD for both fibromyalgia and vestibular migranes but we travel frequently to states that do allow MM, it would be convenient while we are there to source new products or experiment with treatments. Is obtaining a card possible without an address in a state that has this available?\"\n_____________________\nThis is a great question. This is highly dependent on the state and the laws in each state. Unfortunately, the laws are so different state by state that there is now way to know unless you look up the government regulations for that state. I would also do a back up check in with a dispensary within that state to make sure you do not go through the trouble and find no one will actually sell product to you.\n\nYou may not legally transport MM over state lines, this is illegal in every state.\n\nIn California, you can obtain a medical card as an out of state peron if you have the consultation with the doctor within state lines. That said, some dispensaries will still not serve you without a license. The dispensaries do not always follow the state laws, they often follow what they believe to be the state laws.\n\nI hope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11178-markdown","title":"Is it safe to use CBD oil while breastfeeding?","slug":"is-it-safe-to-use-cbd-oil-while-breastfeeding","content":"\"I would like to keep using a CBD oil that does not contain any THC while nursing. Does CBD pass through to the milk and if so, does CBD pose any risks to breastfeeding infants?\r\n\"\n_____________________\nWe have touched on this subject previously regarding cannabis use during pregnancy as well. For breast feeding while using cannabis there are \"studies\" and opinions from both side that you can find as to whether it effects the infant in any way. \n\nMarijuana is secreted in milk with a reported milk/plasma ratio of 8:1. In one study of 27 women who used cannabis daily during breastfeeding, no differences in growth, mental and motor development were noted in this study population. Most studies suggest a significant absorption in infants following exposure via breast milk. Since the measure is usually of THC, the CBD content was not mentioned, but can assume there is CBD present. \n\nWhile an analysis of breast milk samples in chronic heavy users revealed an eight-fold increase in accumulation in breast milk compared to plasma, the dose obtained is still insufficient to produce clinical effects in the infant. It may be, however, sufficient to alter long-term neurobehavioral functioning. Infants exposed to marijuana through breastmilk will test positive in urine screens for long periods of time (2-3 weeks)\n\nThis also touches on the fact that if your baby for some reason has their urine tested and it is in fact positive for cannabis, the pediatrician will most likely report this to police/child protection etc.\n\nThe main point being that some of the cannabis will be in your breast milk and will be fed to you child. Since you do not know the end result that this will have one your child, do you want to take that chance?\n\nPerry Solomon, MD\n_____________________\nCurrent research suggests that cannabinoids are passed through breast milk to children and can result in negative side effects for babies. CBD is an amazing cannabinoid and has been shown anecdotally and through new research to successfully treat a variety of medical conditions. Many of these conditions may be present or even become more difficult during pregnancy. Anxiety, for one, can often magnify during pregnancy and after birth due to fluctuating hormones. Nausea, is another condition that is often ever present during the first trimester of pregnancy as well.\n\nBut, what specifically do we know about the affect CBD may have on breastfeeding mothers? Unfortunately, there is little to no research on how CBD may affect a baby during breastfeeding. There is some research that indicates that THC becomes more concentrated in breastmilk, which is transferred to the baby. What is interesting, is that breastmilk naturally contains its own cannabinoids, which the baby ingests. These cannabinoids are thought to stimulate the desire to suckle and appetite development. They are also thought to help protect neurological development of a newborn.\n\nPrelimnary studies have shown that CBD has had no effect on developing embryos, however this study was done on mice. That said, there is no clinical study on the short or long term effects of ingesting CBD oil while breastfeeding.\n\nThese thoughts represent my opinion only.\n\nhttps://www.kalapa-clinic.com/en/cannabinoids-in-breast-milk/\n\n\n\npamelahadfield\n_____________________\nHello,  the effects of CBD components on infants are still  unknown (little to no research done on this subject) ( Binnian Wei, James E. McGuffey, Benjamin C. Blount, and Lanqing Wang); athe therefore, I would not recommend to use any cannabis products while nursing since it can potentially affect neurodevelopment of a newborn. \n\n Binnian Wei, James E. McGuffey, Benjamin C. Blount, and Lanqing Wang. Sensitive Quantification of Cannabinoids in Milk by Alkaline Saponification–Solid Phase Extraction Combined with Isotope Dilution UPLC–MS/MS. ACS Omega 2016 1 (6), 1307-1313 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.6b00253 \n\nkrabell14\n_____________________\nHello there!\n\nI couldn't find a lot of research on this subject, that is a very interesting question. While research is lacking, most doctors   agree cannabis should NOT be consumed while breastfeeding. As you may know, the breastfeeding diet can directly affect your baby.\n \nI’m not a doctor myself, but here's an article that states it is probably a good idea to be cautious as well as breastfeeding tips in regard to cannabis use. I believe there are also articles that state there are issues with marijuana use in teenagers.\n \nMaybe look into some other holistic relaxation methods with less potent   chemicals, such as teas or aromatics!\n \nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a8a1474f24d1300077ccb50/is-cannabis-safe-for-breastfeeding-moms    \n\natkanesh","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10997-markdown","title":"In Need Of Doctors Thoughts On Bipolar treatment with cannabis","slug":"in-need-of-doctors-thoughts-on-bipolar-treatment-with-cannabis","content":"\"Hi I have bipolar and my doctor told me I could explore the use of medical cannabis by myself because he only believes in pills ive used cannabis in the past and I did like alot of aspects of it but was limited to mainly sativa strains im medicated right now my constant mind state is very low but no mania my doctor told me he has no idea why the meds don't work I really think cannabis could help what are your thoughts on this? im a very intresting case ive seen tons and tons of doctors and noone can figure me out I have tried tons upon tons of medications\"\n_____________________\nCannabis can be very helpful in treating bipolar disorder. I would reccomend strains or products with a high level of CBD, as it has anti-psychotic properties. Utilize india strains when you need to get some sleep, and sativa dominant hybrids when your energy levels are low and you need some help with your depression. Experiment with various varieties of cannabis and methods of consumption. Use what works and forget the rest.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nOverall, I don't think much research has been put into this subject, although it's interesting to me.. I know of some medical studies about how CBD specifically affects Bi Polar disorder that you might be interested to check out here. www.cbdbipolar.com Hopefully this is helpful.\n\njudahhanh","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10817-markdown","title":"If I'm bipolar and use marijuana will this make my condition better or worse?","slug":"if-im-bipolar-and-use-marijuana-will-this-make-my-condition-better-or-worse","content":"\"So far, I've used pot successfully to deal with my anxiety and insomnia.\"\n_____________________\nThis is a difficult question to answer, because their is little research that has been done on the topic. The presentation and severity of bipolar disorder is highly variable, as are the treatment effects of cannabis. Anecdotally, there are a lot of patients with bipolar disorder that use cannabis for mood stabilization. On the other hand, one small study indicated that cannabis increased manic and depressive symptoms. If you are considering cannabis therapy, you may want to keep a journal to document your moods, activities, and timing of treatment, so that you will have a means of determining if it is helpful for you, or not.\n\ndredmunds","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":1,"currentPage":1,"id":4997,"name":"Bipolar","slug":"bipolar","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}