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Originally Posted by Floydian
Oh yeah, it is sad, but more in the 'feel bad for you' kind of sad. I don't see why someone who's having a rough life and can't really have any other fun than getting high should be called pathetic for using weed to try and make their life a bit happier... if just seems more sensible then sitting in your own miserableness, ya know?
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I'm going to disagree with you, here.
As a MH pro, I can tell you that anyone who smokes to alleviate misery is going to do themselves no favours in the long term, as dope and mental problems seldom mix well. Not just that, but the best thing one can do for oneself in a depresion situation, is try and do something, no matter how much you think you can't be bothered. Nine times out of ten, once you are out there, engaging in some activity, being with people etc you will feel better for it. Trust me on this; I've been through it myself, and have treated many others for similar things, so I do understand 100%, but many years of trial and error have shown me that hiding yourself away is the worst thing to do..
I do not agree that a 'rough life' is an excuse to do nothing except smoke; that is very defeatist, and will never yield positive results. Many of us have had what one might consider a rough time, myself included, but this is life, and you have two options; fall by the wayside, or get on with it. Getting on with it takes more effort, but is way more rewarding, and definitely more healthy in the long run. It stands to reaon tat if one isolates oneself, with a problem like that, all one will do is think, analyse, persecute....and generally exacerbate all the existing 'bad thoughts'.
Just as a footnote, the only effective way to treat depressive illness is with a combination of meds and cognitive therapy.