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Marijuana For Depression?

Discussion in 'Marijuana Consumption Q&A' started by yoyocoolbs2, Aug 30, 2014.

  1. #1 yoyocoolbs2, Aug 30, 2014
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    so I'm 18 and a junior in highschool and I suffer from debillitating anxiety and depression, I have for years, and also fibromyalgia which causes chronic pain all over, I was wondering if weed could be a good medical option, trust me I've gone the extra mile when it comes to traditional treatment,  I've never been suicide because I've had weed sense January it always helps me in the moment but I'm always back to where I started, I've been hospitalized twice for 15 days each which caused only more tramatization I've been reading lots of self help books for the last couple months, I've tried changing my cognitive distortions a but I don't have thoughts it's so fucking frustrating, I feel like I'm all nerves and impulse because I was never taught to wait for things or work for things, grew up with no responsibilitys, I have one tom boyish friend but other than her, I have absolutely no friends because I've dealt with debillitating social anxiety all my life, I don't have any self esteem and never have I've always seen a therapist and a psychiatrist to no avail, I'm trying to find out what you guys think I should do, because I'm miserable with out weed, anyways if you have seen my other posts don't listen to them because I wrote them during a panic attack, thanks for any advise.


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  2. have you tried talk therapy?
     
    it really helped me
     
  3. I think you need to spend a few weeks in nature. I always find peace and stability and reset my internal clock that way.

    If you have anxiety then a sativa wont help you, even though a sativa is a great help to depression.

    I think anyone with any kind of the problems you described should avoid social media. It should be called anti-social media.

    Make a promise to yourself everyday to do one accomplsihment for self. Baby steps. My disease is very similiar to fibromyalgia and i take it one day at a time. Best of luck to you.
     
  4. I'm really sorry to hear about your condition and all you've been through. It sounds like it's been a bit of a horror story, and you've gone through stuff that no person; man, woman, child, or weed plant should have to expierence. I haven't expierenced chronic depression, but only depression that is considered, "Yeah, he's depressed sometimes, but it's not a big deal." So, my insight will be from that position, as that's unfortunately the only insight I can give.
     
    Weed helps. It really does help. When I was depressed that's what I would go to, and it works; but, as I'm sure you've realised it doesn't solve any problems. Pokes is right. Baby steps are your best friend. Got any active hobbies you like? Any at all work. I've also found excerise is the -best- self-help form of asisstance. It teaches you will-power, responsibility, and gives you the ability to actually have the control of something in your life.
     
  5. Sorry that this is happening to you at such a young age. Cannabis with high CBD levels has been proven to help stimulate the endocannabinoids in our brains to control mood disorders and depression. If you can some how find a way to get a mmj card, dispensaries will carry those strains
     
  6. OP I understand how frustrating it can be, always in pain, no one to talk to. I find cannabis to help hugely with my chronic back pain herniated discs, fractured discs, "fybro. like pain all throughout my back"(as said by my rheumatologist), I can keep going as if it makes a difference.  There are some many different strains out there, all better for certain aliments than others. I'd suggest you try a sativa, indica, hybrid and see what works for you. I don't like something more sativa, pure indica intensifies my pain, a nice hybrid practically gets rid of it completely.  
    As for meeting people, it's not a huge deal you do not have a lot of friends. I suggest you find something YOU enjoy doing, I'm talking about a hobby or sport (no not video games in your bedroom). Maybe you like cycling, take your bike on a trail and toke a joint while your up there. Maybe you like painting or drawing? Then one day you go to a art gallery or art tutorial and end up meeting a new friend who has a similar interest. I still think you should try another psychiatrist, you will see many who don't do much, then find one who really understand you and can help you one a more personal note than someone can online.
     
  7. #7 emf3rd, Aug 31, 2014
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    Marijuana and depression is a slippery slope...
     
    Some people say it helps enormously, some people will argue it only adds to it.
     
    Me? I'm in the first group. Man, if I had to go through all the shit I go through, but sober...
     
    I don't like thinking about how intolerable that would be.
     
    I really hope you find something that works for you OP. Some good suggestions in this thread, I would definitely talk to a doctor about possibly getting a medical marijuana card.
     
  8. #8 sektr, Sep 1, 2014
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    Tread carefully man.
     
    When I was your age I already had intermittent severe depression, followed by times where I was extremely happy and content with my life, as well as consistent anxiety.
     
    Smoking regularly initially helped me greatly. After a year, I hit a point where my depression and anxiety got worse than it ever had before and that was the only time I contemplated suicide.
     
    Weed can definitely help, but it can also exacerbate mental health issues.
     
    I'd also say it depends how it affects you. My anxiety combined with my ADHD causes my thoughts to be damn near uncontrollable sometimes when I'm stoned, so if I'm alone I get uncontrollably introspective and if I'm depressed it's a damn disaster.
     

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