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Did you mention the drug use to the psychiatrist? If not, let him/her know so they can better diagnose you.
I believe that drug use can mimic symptoms of mental illness; I also believe, as a bipolar sufferer, that people with mental illness often turn to drugs to self-medicate. I did it to "calm" my brain, so the mood swings would flatten out. Doesn't help in the long run.
Just make sure you give you dr. all information and make sure they're good and caring and willing to take the time with a proper diagnosis.
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