Treating Depression w/ Weed

[HoldFastHope]

I've found a study stating that THC-like chemicals, and even THC itself, may stimulate cell growth in the hippocampus and thus help to treat depression and anxiety disorders.

I believe I am clinically depressed, which is very possible because my entire family has it.

My mom is pretty relaxed about weed, she believes it should be legal but probably doesn't want me smoking it, nor does she smoke. She doesn't know that I do, and lately we've been discussing depression.

I brought the study to her attention and she was interested. Essentially, I'm asking her for permission to self-medicate (no MMJ in MA) for my depression, because I have found that it really does help me feel more positive to smoke weed, even when I'm not actually high.

I'm not doing this just to get a "free ticket to smoke weed" from my parents; I really believe it could help me. Even if she says no, I'm going to continue to smoke pot, but it would be nice to have it out in the open and not have to hide it from her.

Could you guys direct me to other studies showing the viability of weed to help treat depression? Any other ways to help convince my mom?

Thanks a bunch, guys.

[graffwriter]

i have nothing to help you with...im in the same boat as you im bipolar and my most of my family has depression too and i use smoking to help treat it also thanks for making this thread

[samusandmtolb]

i feel you guys totally, i was told by the doctor that i was bipolar last wednseday. All the medication that was givin to me has side effects like suicidal thoughts and a huge list of other side effects. Maybe one day people will understand how beneficial marijuana can be for psycologically sick people.

Not to change subjects but my ex girlfriend is bipolar. It was difficult to handle her mood swings and her anger issues. Especially when she refused to take medication. Her parents didn't give a care about her which wasn't helping the situation. When we smoked together, we were always happy. At ease with our minds and the current situation.

[Tical00]

I read through the first sentance really fast and thought it said hippopotamus instead of hippocampus and I was confused throughout the rest of your post haha.

But yeah man, I actually do the SAME thing. I have borderline personality disorder (which is bipolar on crack for those who don't know) and the bud helps to medicate that shit, ALOT. I actually stopped taking all of my meds except for a SSRI and things are fine aslong as I keep up with the ganja.