Bipolar meds have so many side effects. wouldn't it be better 2 smoke marijuana as bi polar people tell me they feel better than the meds? is it harmful

DONT THINK SO: I have no idea what the long term effects are - possibly including psychosis. The goal should be to have as stable a life as possible and i doubt that pot will do that. Properly balanced meds and real support can help a whole lot. Very hard to live a productive life by being happy and out of it - and depressive and manic phases are most likely to recur anyway. Not the best solution.

Cannabis : Has numerous potential psychiatric side effects that can be very serious. There is a significant possibility that it could worsen your mood disorder. Do not recommend this.

Medical Marijuana: Yes and no. There are very few long term risks from using marijuana and this fact makes the use of marijuana for medical purposes fairly safe in general. If someone gets benefit to relieve the symptoms of a condition then i would advise using mj cautiously and to use it without smoking. But, marijuana can also cause anxiety, paranoia, nightmares and many other intolerable symptoms. Use caution.