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iicyysaberr t1_j5djv0t wrote

Reply to comment by ifitfartsitsharts in Scientists are beginning to unravel the effects of psilocybin mushrooms on bipolar disorder: Findings indicate that many people with bipolar disorder who consume psilocybin, the primary psychoactive component of psychedelic “magic mushrooms,” believe that the experience is helpful. by lolfuys

Finally, A educated comment. I also wanted to say people treating mental issues with Marijuana can be very bad too depending on the person.

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ifitfartsitsharts t1_j5dksl7 wrote

Agree. Evidence is lacking for cannabis in most of what people say it is helpful for. If people find it helpful, that’s great! It’s still an exogenous psychoactive compound with its own set of risks.

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iicyysaberr t1_j5dkzux wrote

Agreed, And we can do more testing if the government would federally legalize it but until then we can't fully test it. But for people saying it's a miracle plant and has not problems is absolute nonsense.

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pineapplepredator t1_j5fj8d9 wrote

I never knew this but knew a guy who had some paranoia and delusion in his reasoning generally and he started smoking weed every day to help with his tantrums. It helped his moods while he was high but overall, his delusions and paranoia became way worse so that when he wasn’t high, he was acting psychotic more often than not. It was scary. If someone you know is having issues with their reasoning, keep them away from weed

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RiChessReadit t1_j5dr9f5 wrote

If I smoke regularly for more than a week or two it can move my usual mild depression into suicidal territory. I also get really severe weeks long insomnia whenever I stop using it.

Finally had to swear off it completely.

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New_Revenue_4_U t1_j5ev91j wrote

Agree. Have bipolar and smoked weed for over 15 year's. Never again.

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iicyysaberr t1_j5f6j8m wrote

What happened when you smoked

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roberto1 t1_j5fdzla wrote

The reason he is bipolar probably because of the weed..

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New_Revenue_4_U t1_j5frjsn wrote

i actually don't know if it is drug induced but tbh i wouldn't discount the possibility.

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