my shrink wants me to give up weed

[QUOTE=Nullific]Get the fuck off the anti-depressants while you still can, they may only be making things worse.
If you started having thoughts of suicide after you started taking anti-depressants, the marijuana probably isn't the problem. Look at this: http://www.newstarget.com/002082.html

Research your medication and all the physical and psychological hell it has put people through, then present your findings and tell the shrink to fuck off.[/QUOte Thanks for the imfo nullific i had heard that antidepressants can cause you to be suicidel when you come off them. yes it wasnt untill i went on the pills that i felt like killing myself i really dont think it is marijuana thats the problem like i said ive smoked for 10 years with no problems i just went through a bad patch .

Salvia, St. Johns Wort, Kava Kava, exercise, meditation, 5-htp and b-complex vitamin supplements, increased consumption of omega-3 fatty acids (found in things like fish and hemp oil) could all help you self-treat depression and anxiety.

thanks my brother swears by st.johns wort ive tried relaxation techniqes but they didnt work.Exercise could be the key i dont do any really so ill give it a go ta nullific.

I'm on mood stabilizers and anti-depressants and I know for a fact the thc will fuck with the chemicals that are being regulated by the meds. Will they ultimately hurt you though? Probably not. Is there a chance? Absolutely. Your shrink is only looking out for your best interests, dont bash him.

Since when do doctors look out for the best interest of their patients?
If they truly cared they should have tried recommending a change in diet, exercise and meditation techniques and even herbal remedies mentioned above before putting somebody on these addictive, potentially dangerous anti-depressants that the pharmaceutical companies are quick to create and market without proper research.
Even a low dose of hydrocodone or oxycodone could help to improve your mood and have lower side effects. I don't know about benzodiazepines, using for a couple consecutive weeks could present a problem since people say after repeated use they stop working and require a ridiculously high dose or switching to another benzo.

Stay away from benzodiazepines thats what my GP put me on first they did nothing for my mood and are highly addictive they really fucked me up and the GP just kept prescribing more and more while i was on a huge NHS waiting list they are a nasty drug and very difficult to get off.

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I'm on mood stabilizers and anti-depressants and I know for a fact the thc will fuck with the chemicals that are being regulated by the meds. Will they ultimately hurt you though? Probably not. Is there a chance? Absolutely. Your shrink is only looking out for your best interests, dont bash him.

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HI epic i would really like some imfo on thc effects on medication if you can help point me in the right direction. Thanks

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Originally Posted by Epic

I'm on mood stabilizers and anti-depressants and I know for a fact the thc will fuck with the chemicals that are being regulated by the meds. Will they ultimately hurt you though? Probably not. Is there a chance? Absolutely. Your shrink is only looking out for your best interests, dont bash him.

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I agree with EPIC on this one. Doctors DO look out for you, what everyone else says is BS, take it with salt. Are they on meds? Then they don't know. Maybe there friend or sister's friend is. If so....then shut your holes.
I've taken a few different pills till i found one that works (sort of). There is no pill out there that makes everything perfect. Don't think there is one and don't believe it if THEY say there is one. Doctors and Shrinks don't have any idea what the human mind is all about. They play around a bit with it. That's it! Just find one that works for you. The human body has over 2000 different chemicals that god put in there to make you function, no telling what adding one more (including THC) to the mix might do to you or the next person, we are all a bit different and unique. I know my sister is on meds and weed messes it all up. She can't smoke or she thinks M&M or BAM Magera is coming to marry her. No joke.
Listen up, if you think it might help, listen to the dip shit Doc. You know he did go to school for a bit and does do some more reading then you and i put together. It can't hurt right? I think you can give up the green for awhile just to see if it helps. If you can't i think you should give it up for a bit just to keep yourself in check. You know, just to keep yourself in check. We all need to be in control of our own bodyies. The green is GOOD but so is being the boss of your body. You need to be in control not the herb. One body...one mind. You need to control the temple.
Anyway, the meds help with the voices and the bad thoughts. I hope you just find something that works for YOU. It might take a few tries and each "try" might take up too 4 weeks to feel a result. So don't give up. But at least try. It is worth it, i promise. It's not easy but it is easyier. -Link

i have taken a few meds for depression and none of them seem to work well enough to make up for the shitty feeling they gave me.
this thing called "synergy" its the effect you get when you mix 2 drugs
any 2 drugs and it varys from person to person and drug to drug.
its almost impossible for your doctor to say that the synergy YOU get from mixing your meds and weed is messing you up. while at the same time he cant say its helping either.

the only one who can decide that is YOU because YOUR the one who feels it.

i say you should explain that to your doctor
and work with him some, quit for a week or to so you can honestly tell him if mixing the weed has any bad effect on you with those meds.

and you might want to try other meds if your doctor is any good he should change your meds for you but dont belive that b.s. about "you need to take these for a few months to get the full efect" they are told that by the drug companys because the drug companys want you to buy the pills for at least a few months

I think anti depressants are handed out way too readily by many docs. Start taking care of yourself, eat regularly and well, exercise, try to establish a good sleep pattern. And if at all possible, find yourself a good meditation teacher and set aside some time everyday to just meditate.

Do yourself a favour tho, seriously, try to get off those pills. OH, and find a new therapist - your one sounds like an arse. I hope things get better soon xx