OK you self medicators........ I got a ? - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

jgurl1976 · 09-03-2003, 01:43 PM

Been having these bad dreams can refer to other post if needed. I have now realized something that has changed in my life that could have somenting to do w/ the dreams. I quit smoking pot after YEARS 7...8...Im not sure how long Ive smoked it. I know we had this discussion a week or so ago about self medicating. there were a few of us more drinkers that smokers but If this hit's home to anyone. Write me back.
Jen

BP-2 · 09-04-2003, 02:01 PM

Hi Jen,

I self medicated for years, as I was undiagnosed my entire life until about 18 months ago. I didn't know then that I was self medicating, but now I understand that I was . . .because I felt like crap and was soooo edgy that I would drink some (okay, often more that "some")wine to calm myself. If you are just coming off pot after 7-8 years your body is detoxing, which when combined with your meds (not sure what you are taking - I'm new to the site,)could make for some bad dreams. My dreams were worse when I drank with the meds. Dreams are fine now.

BP II
Wellbutrin 150 mg SR
Lamictal 300 mg

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