Toby Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Possible use of medical marijuana for depression Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Troy Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I deem it could work but I am more leaning towards a no , that said , pertaining the user is mentally strong enough to focus on positive thoughts and does not dwell and start focusing on the causes of his/her depression as that could possibly lead to a nervous break down. I would most likely recommend a pure sativa for an uplifting high or if the user battles to sleep at night due to his depression a pure indica to knock him/her out to have a good nights rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 I agree, its not a cure as its a stimulant to trigger the necessary chemicals that induces the various states of being. I am sure those who medicate for various reasons and selecting their strain of choice are well aware of the effects and it seems that science is catching on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyTheBear Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I can give a bit of insight on how cannabis has helped my depression. I've gone my whole life feeling a bit off, and over the last five years I've developed horrid bouts of depression. After countless shrinks and anti-depressants; it was determined that I actually have severe ADHD that I've been forced to function with untreated. This is why I become bored very quickly and more often than not this leads to a depressive bout. I understand the belief many have that it is merely a mindset but once you actually experience it; you realise it is more like a chemical imbalance. I explained it to my psychiatrist like this: My thought process travels at light years in comparison to other people and when I consume cannabis it assists my thought process to slow down and render me functional. This in turn helps me remain positive and prevents serious bouts of depression. I can confidently say that if I have the chance to puff once a day I am perfectly functional, but if I go a week or two without anything I tend to experience bouts of depression. I am no shrink, all I know is that I much prefer living like I am now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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