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Don’t fall into the weed trap- small amounts may mimic an anti-depressant but large amounts may worsen depression. Why did he originally stop taking anti-depressants? I would insist on a psychiatrist and anti-depressants, once he is stabilized let him discuss marijuana use with his doctor. [/quote]

OP. I completely forgot to mention that. He is still on his anti depressants, but has been talking about how he misses the “highs” of his more manic periods. He recognizes that the medication levels him out overall so his lows aren’t as bad but he wants the highs again. This is very concerning to me, and I’m worried he’ll go off his meds without the guidance of a doctor. [/quote]

He sure sounds bipolar to me.  There's bipolar 1, with severe manic periods, and bipolar 2, with less severe manic periods.  And to confuse matters more, my ex-H was diagnosed with bipolar 2 even though he never had "up" periods, and it was explained to is that he experienced dysphoria instead of euphoria, so instead of feeling happy, his manic periods were marked by agitation, anxiety, and irritability.  So he sang between that and depression, which all just looked like depression really.  Anyway, my point is, he probably needs a cocktail of meds including a mood stabilizer.[/quote]

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