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09-07-2008, 11:57 AM #1OPJunior Member
Anxiety and MMJ
Hi, newb questiosn here. I've been taking what is basically paxil (I have the generic paxil) for probably 6 or 7 years now. I'm looking for more natural alternatives and looking at MMJ. I just have a few questions.
How effective is it in controlling anxiety? How would I go about getting a perscription or recommendation? I live in Orange County, Fountain Valley. How traceable is having a doctor's recommendation. I would like to keep this privite if I go this route. I believe my medical information should be withheld from work and government. Will this show up on any background check?
Lastly, I don't have easy access to pas medical records. Being on medication for anxiety for the past 7 years, I've seen a few doctors. What should I try to supply?
Thank in advance for any answers to my newbie questions.farmerfred Reviewed by farmerfred on . Anxiety and MMJ Hi, newb questiosn here. I've been taking what is basically paxil (I have the generic paxil) for probably 6 or 7 years now. I'm looking for more natural alternatives and looking at MMJ. I just have a few questions. How effective is it in controlling anxiety? How would I go about getting a perscription or recommendation? I live in Orange County, Fountain Valley. How traceable is having a doctor's recommendation. I would like to keep this privite if I go this route. I believe my medical Rating: 5
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09-07-2008, 12:36 PM #2Senior Member
Anxiety and MMJ
I use Cannabis to treat my anxiety. It works wonders.
If you decide to stop your Paxil talk to your Doctor first.
Paxil can have severe withdrawal symptoms.
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09-07-2008, 03:42 PM #3Senior Member
Anxiety and MMJ
Your pill bottles will do- not as good as your records, but they are OK. Be sure to bring picture ID with you! And get the doc to write on the rec how much you can grow and possess! The law is changing and getting the numbers on the rec may save you grief later.
Now, about everyone knowing- no one needs to know but you and the doc! That's how I have it. I did NOT get a county card for several reasons- don't trust the county govmt, it might go on my driver's license (varies county to county), I like my privacy and my county doesn't issue them!
To be legal ALL you need is just the letter from the doctor! NO ONE ELSE NEEDS TO KNOW! Carry a copy in your wallet- friend of mine made a cute 1/2 sized copy- cops still honor it.
There are club cards, too. These are just for the club/dispensary that they were issued at. Government and insurance have nothing to do with them. There is a problem with them though- if the DEA raids- they got your records!
I just grow my own- no club, no problems! I work in education in a redneck, backwater town- my job would be history if I got found out (even though I am among the best aides at school! Teachers have gotten in arguments over getting my help in class! Yeah, I'm THAT good!)
So get the rec, grow yer own, and be happy! - Granny :hippy:
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09-07-2008, 04:13 PM #4Member
Anxiety and MMJ
hey there fred, I've known mmj to treat anxiety, but for some people, it can possibly trigger or increase anxiety and cause panic attacks. I knew one guy who didn't have an anxiety problem, but he had to be taken to the hospital his third time smoking because he freaked out felt like he couldn't breath. He no longer touches the mj.
On the bright side, most people who ask your question already know they're mj compatible :thumbsup:
Like Granny said, take your pill bottles with you and as long as they aren't over a year old, you should get your approval. Once you get your recommendation, the only immediate concern about people finding out is if YOU tell them. Other than that, unless your doctor or co-op gets raided by the feds, all records remain private.
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09-07-2008, 04:22 PM #5Member
Anxiety and MMJ
oh yeah, I live in the next city over from you and got my recommendation from Medicann in LB. It was super easy and I showed up to the place with less medical records in hand than what a pill bottle would provide. Sure I have a long history of chronic pain and insomnia, about 12 years now, but I didn't have even 1/10th of the details on hand. I had made my appointment with Medicann and it was like 2 days out. Then went to my HMO asking for copies of my medical record and was told it would take 2 weeks. I went to my appointment with print outs from my HMO's website showing my appointments and emails back and forth with my doctor regarding my medical condition. Medicann said i qualified for mmj, and gave me a recommendation for the full 12 months, but did ask that i send my records once i received them.
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09-07-2008, 08:48 PM #6OPJunior Member
Anxiety and MMJ
I was looking at Medicann's website and they want medical records and information from my PCP. The only thing is to get my medical records I'd have to ask my parents what doctors I've seen. Looking back, I've had 4 Psycologists, 2 that perscribed my meds. I don't want to ask my parents what the doctors were, because I don't want to bring up the subject of why I want my medical records. It's been years since I've seen a psychologists and currently my PCP perscribes my meds. Though, he doesn't have a medical history of my condition. I brought it my bottle and he said he'd be able to perscribe it for me.
To sum it up. Do I really need my medical history? Can't they just ask the state for the records of my perscription drugs I've been getting for 7 years? I don't want to show up and be turned away because I haven't provided enough information. I just don't want to go to my parents and ask them what doctors I've seen.
Sorry if I'm just repeating myself. This is all new to me. I'm just getting tired of Paroxetine. If you miss a pill you get bad withdrawls (dizzy, electic shocks when you move you eyes). Not fun. Plus it's hard to get off the stuff. Why isn't this stuff illegal?
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09-07-2008, 10:14 PM #7Member
Anxiety and MMJ
no they cannot ask the stae for your records, thats the very thing you mentioned as a concern in your first post...privacy. People cannot just go request your records, you have to initiate it.
Your situation is easy. Just bring in your bottles and make sure the prescription labels are on it from your PCP.
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09-11-2008, 12:25 AM #8Member
Anxiety and MMJ
Hey,
I didn't read the rest of the replies to this, but in my opinon it is not a good idea to treat anxiety with mj if you have severe anxiety. And believe me, I'm all for it as a medicine. I even did a huge sppech in my communication class at college on the medical benefits of mj. But some reputable studies say that it can increase anxiety in people who have anxiety people (and some people that don't). And I have to agree with that because I have seen a couple people have anxiety attack while on mj (in my experience mostly people with anxiety problems). But for a person with anxiety that is normal or a little above normal it can work wonders by reducing anxiety substantially. Some people get sketched out because they know they are doing something illegal (unless they have a card). If your anxiety is really bad i would suggest zanex, but it can be physically addictive for some people unlike mj which is not at all physically addictive(it can be emotionally addictive for some people in rare rare cases). good luck. I hope my advice helps.
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09-11-2008, 01:06 AM #9Senior Member
Anxiety and MMJ
u want indica's, sativia's are not good for anxiety
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09-11-2008, 01:23 AM #10Senior Member
Anxiety and MMJ
I have severe Anxiety and am Hypomanic. I have been on every pill out there, and wouldn't trade Mj for them all. I have had an occasional anxiety attack while medicated, butonly whilst trying sativa dominant strains. CBN is one of the cannabinoids you want for anxiety, and most sat/hazes have little to none. CBN or CBDs...just my :twocents:
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