What substances a bipolar person can consume will vary by the individual. Some can use alcohol moderately, others must completely abstain.

Bipolar is a progressive illness. I have taken psychedelics a handful of times and experienced the purported benefits that last a lifetime. Other times I have experienced extreme paranoia. I guess it depends on what state I’m in (mania, depression, mixed, stable).

I used amphetamines and THC for many years to self medicate before being diagnosed. Self medication is extremely common for bipolar folks, especially alcohol. It only makes things worse.

I’m still figuring out what I can and cannot consume, along with dosage. Since being on a mood stabilizer, I absolutely cannot consume any amount of THC, as it will induce mania. Alcohol will make me incredibly depressed the next day. Medication is new to me this year.