Marijuana for depression?

[orangeman]

Well I was wondering can marijuana be perscribed for depression? I was asking this because I realize how depressed and not so hungry when I really am (hard to explain) when I'm sober but when I smoke and keep my high going for like an hour I start to get hungry and theres nothing but euphoria through my whole high. So I finally realized that me being high cures depression (temporarely, but those anti-depressiant pills are too) and it actually allows me to chomp down on a full meal without complaining about getting falsely full too soon .

orangeman Reviewed by orangeman on 06-23-2006. Marijuana for depression? Well I was wondering can marijuana be perscribed for depression? I was asking this because I realize how depressed and not so hungry when I really am (hard to explain) when I'm sober but when I smoke and keep my high going for like an hour I start to get hungry and theres nothing but euphoria through my whole high. So I finally realized that me being high cures depression (temporarely, but those anti-depressiant pills are too) and it actually allows me to chomp down on a full meal without Rating: 5

[Gothen]

Marijuana isn't exactly PRESCRIBED for depression but there is a large general concensus that marijuana can definitely be used for depression. It definitely helped me....

[orangeman]

Marijuana isn't exactly PRESCRIBED for depression but there is a large general concensus that marijuana can definitely be used for depression. It definitely helped me....

Yeah, same...I guess marijuana being targeted on anti-pot commericials as being "influence to young teens and suicidal thoughts" they wouldnt say it was used for depression xD.

[Az.]

Well in my honest opinion, I wouldn't say cannabis was good for depression....It may work while your high, but when your not im thinking it will make you feel worse than you initially did.......

I know weed dramatically increases the production of serotonin, but I dont know what the serotonin levels are like when you come down.....if they go lower than normal or go back to normal...?

It may help depression, I dont know.....that is just my opinion from what i know....just thought id make sure you understand im not 100%

But im interested in Beachguy or anyone else knows about Serotonin levels after you have come down from weed....

[beachguy in thongs]

"Not only does marijuana not cause depression, it looks like it may actually alleviate it," said Mitch Earleywine, co-author of the new study and associate professor of psychology at the University at Albany, State University of New York.

The new study adds to a growing body of knowledge suggesting that marijuana's active components, called cannabinoids, may be beneficial in certain psychological disorders. In a review published this May in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, researchers form the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in Great Britain noted, "Patient reports and observations, backed by known pharmacology, suggest that the cannabis derivatives delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) may have mood stabilizing properties," including anti-depressant and anti-anxiety effects.

http://www.mpp.org/releases/nr20051117.html

[beachguy in thongs]

Well in my honest opinion, I wouldn't say cannabis was good for depression....It may work while your high, but when your not im thinking it will make you feel worse than you initially did.......

I know weed dramatically increases the production of serotonin, but I dont know what the serotonin levels are like when you come down.....if they go lower than normal or go back to normal...?

It may help depression, I dont know.....that is just my opinion from what i know....just thought id make sure you understand im not 100%

But im interested in Beachguy or anyone else knows about Serotonin levels after you have come down from weed....

I believe, this study shows no affect on Serotonin levels except during migraines.
http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/.../cannabin1.htm

[m.g.]

it's on the list of ailments that'll get ya a license in nevada...

[Wesley Pipes]

Well I was wondering can marijuana be perscribed for depression? I was asking this because I realize how depressed and not so hungry when I really am (hard to explain) when I'm sober but when I smoke and keep my high going for like an hour I start to get hungry and theres nothing but euphoria through my whole high. So I finally realized that me being high cures depression (temporarely, but those anti-depressiant pills are too) and it actually allows me to chomp down on a full meal without complaining about getting falsely full too soon .

yeah man i know what u mean... when i have no weed i cant eat, sleep and am constantly on a downer.

When i'm stoned however and i'm the happiest motherfucker you will ever meet :dance: ,
and could eat you out of house and home lol

Question: Is Insomnia in anyway linked to depression?

[beachguy in thongs]

Yes, I'm sure it is.

http://www.scienceagogo.com/news/200...runc_sys.shtml

[m.g.]

yeah man i know what u mean... when i have no weed i cant eat, sleep and am constantly on a downer.

Question: Is Insomnia in anyway linked to depression?

constant sadness, insomnia, fatigue and eating disorders are all classic signs of depression...sorry to say.