I need some SERIOUS help...

[chrons]

I have been smoking for about 3 years, at first it was fun every now and again, but slowly became an everyday affair because it helped me with anxiety and depression.

Zolofts are the devil!

They ruined me and my personality, marijuana seems to be the only natural and real way for me to feel my best and live a normal life. These drugs the doctor gives me are killing my stomach because I am very thin and they affect me a lot worse.

Marijuana seems to be a Gods gift to my life and I want to pursue it.

My question is. Is it possible to move to california and get a medical marijuana card? I am ready to start a new life out there, but is it practical? I honestly can't keep trying these random medications and I dont like dealing with shady dealers around my area, I even was held up recently, this does NOT help anxiety!!

All I want is to live healthy and happy.

Please help, is this rare or common? I have no idea where to start, I know I am new to this forum but please any feedback would be very appreciated.

Thanks in advance I really hope to find a way..

peace.love

chrons Reviewed by chrons on 03-12-2008. I need some SERIOUS help... I have been smoking for about 3 years, at first it was fun every now and again, but slowly became an everyday affair because it helped me with anxiety and depression. Zolofts are the devil! They ruined me and my personality, marijuana seems to be the only natural and real way for me to feel my best and live a normal life. These drugs the doctor gives me are killing my stomach because I am very thin and they affect me a lot worse. Marijuana seems to be a Gods gift to my life and I want Rating: 5

[hybridlove420]

im sorry, but what exactly is a zoloft?

[TheSmokingMonkey]

Zoloft is a medication marketed as an anti-depressant. It is a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI). It is similar to Prozac and Celexa.

Here is a luscious use of the word "Zoloft" in context:

YouTube - Zoloft - Ween in Atlanta - 4/10/06

[chrons]

YES, they are a very common anti-depressant for teens and what not, I've come to find many of my friends being prescribed them too, and they are horrible, they make you emotionless, numb, they suck...

This video explains it best from an Anti-Zoloft medical marijuana user [YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkuNJ6pE1Ik[/YOUTUBE]

But can anyone explain if it is uncommon for a person like myself to move to california and obtain a medical marijuana card and begin a new life there? Please help, I've dreamed of moving to Cali since I was young, this just truly gives me a reason..

[legalize_it420_4ever]

i tried dozens of this kind of medication when i was younger and the side effects allways seemed to greatly outweight the positive helpful effects of the drugs for me anyway. every1 is different with these things. recently when i went to a shrink he told me that there is nothing left that i can try that i wont get addicted to allmost instantly. i dont think that you can get a medicinal permit for anxiety n depression but im also not very familiar with american drug policy. my advice would be not to take any of those pills they are totally a crap shoot. keep in mind im not a doctor or anythin so please dont act souly on my advice but i have been on many of these medications n found that none of them made it better i think its easyer just to try to deal with your problems on your own learn to live with them if u can i had a couple rough years after stopping to take medications(addictions, legal trouble, financial, social, everything)so it did kinda get worse for me when i refused to take my meds until but im doing better now my life is slowly getting back on track and i feel better about myself then i ussed to im not the best at putting my thaughts into words but ive had similar problems to what u describe my whole life weed does help but dont abuse it or use it in combination with any other psycoatives because this could have many unpredictable effects on your mind/body give therapy a try? i was in a wilderness therapy program my psyciatrist totally lied to get me there but it helped me allot n in the end i belive i am a much stronger person because of it mind body n soul i still have issues but they definatly seem allot less significant to me then they used to

[NextLineIsMine]

Anxiety and depression arn't usually things that marijuana gets prescribed for youd probably just get k'pins for it. However if you had some back pain...


Seriously though id reccomend do a little search for a good dealer. You would really pick up everything and move just for herb? Its not any cheaper buying it from dispensaries.

[Storm Crow]

California is expensive to live in! Avoid Del Norte and Siskiyou counties. Getting relocated is never easy! But if you do decide to move, yes, you can get a recommendation! First thing you need to do is get a copy of your medical records. Just ask!

Next get yourself out here! Getting "legal", when you have a legit medical problem is quite easy. You make an appointment with the doctor (NORML has a list). Bring about $200, ID and proof of residency (phone bill, etc) and your medical records. You get a check up. You chat with the doctor. You pay the doctor and he hands you a letter that makes you legal! You may now grow 6 mature plants and have 8 ounces of dried bud.

Cards are not mandatory - there are 2 types. County cards- put out buy the local government...or not...depending on the county. I don't have one since (a) my county has yet to give them out (they are finally talking about it, though). And (b) I trust my local (corrupt) government about as far as I could heft the county court house!

Then there are the club/dispensary cards- I don't have one of these, either (my county's only dispensary was raided and closed). They are for a specific dispensary and nowhere else.

And psychological problems ARE covered by recommendations! My hubby's is mainly for depression. The law reads- any medical symptom that "If not alleviated, may cause serious harm to the patient's safety or physical or mental health." Depression certainly qualifies!

And wait til you have that first "legal" joint! :stoned: You won't believe how high you will get! Paranoia is a BIG bring-down! - Granny:hippy:

[WhiteWindica]

just grow your own, plain and simple.

[chrons]

i tried dozens of this kind of medication when i was younger and the side effects allways seemed to greatly outweight the positive helpful effects of the drugs for me anyway. every1 is different with these things. recently when i went to a shrink he told me that there is nothing left that i can try that i wont get addicted to allmost instantly. i dont think that you can get a medicinal permit for anxiety n depression but im also not very familiar with american drug policy. my advice would be not to take any of those pills they are totally a crap shoot. keep in mind im not a doctor or anythin so please dont act souly on my advice but i have been on many of these medications n found that none of them made it better i think its easyer just to try to deal with your problems on your own learn to live with them if u can i had a couple rough years after stopping to take medications(addictions, legal trouble, financial, social, everything)so it did kinda get worse for me when i refused to take my meds until but im doing better now my life is slowly getting back on track and i feel better about myself then i ussed to im not the best at putting my thaughts into words but ive had similar problems to what u describe my whole life weed does help but dont abuse it or use it in combination with any other psycoatives because this could have many unpredictable effects on your mind/body give therapy a try? i was in a wilderness therapy program my psyciatrist totally lied to get me there but it helped me allot n in the end i belive i am a much stronger person because of it mind body n soul i still have issues but they definatly seem allot less significant to me then they used to

Yes, very similar to me, I've tried 6 medications so far, I'm so over it. Marijuana is so natural and causes so harmful effects to my body like the pills, and it helps so much.

California is expensive to live in! Avoid Del Norte and Siskiyou counties. Getting relocated is never easy! But if you do decide to move, yes, you can get a recommendation! First thing you need to do is get a copy of your medical records. Just ask!

Next get yourself out here! Getting "legal", when you have a legit medical problem is quite easy. You make an appointment with the doctor (NORML has a list). Bring about $200, ID and proof of residency (phone bill, etc) and your medical records. You get a check up. You chat with the doctor. You pay the doctor and he hands you a letter that makes you legal! You may now grow 6 mature plants and have 8 ounces of dried bud.

Cards are not mandatory - there are 2 types. County cards- put out buy the local government...or not...depending on the county. I don't have one since (a) my county has yet to give them out (they are finally talking about it, though). And (b) I trust my local (corrupt) government about as far as I could heft the county court house!

Then there are the club/dispensary cards- I don't have one of these, either (my county's only dispensary was raided and closed). They are for a specific dispensary and nowhere else.

And psychological problems ARE covered by recommendations! My hubby's is mainly for depression. The law reads- any medical symptom that "If not alleviated, may cause serious harm to the patient's safety or physical or mental health." Depression certainly qualifies!

And wait til you have that first "legal" joint! :stoned: You won't believe how high you will get! Paranoia is a BIG bring-down! - Granny:hippy:

This is what I needed to here! Thanks SO much! I hope I can do it :jointsmile:

just grow your own, plain and simple.

It's cheaper to just move than grow where it is illegal and get caught! NO thanks...

peace.love

[stinkyattic]

A shitty experience with Zoloft was a very defining event in my turn to cannabis as a better treatment for my own psych-medded issues. I feel that when a patient comes in with both depression and anxiety, Zoloft is not a good choice, as it seems to exacerbate the anxiety portion in many people I've talked to or seen posts from.
Since you do in fact have an existing medical history, with documentation, that you have tried other options for medicating your troubles, you have an even stronger case for a card.
Best of luck!