weed for depression?

[apg96]

Can u get weed for depression? Im usually kinda depressed and then when i smoke i feel better and dont think about it. Could i get a pysytrist to prescribe MJ for it?

apg96 Reviewed by apg96 on 09-10-2006. weed for depression? Can u get weed for depression? Im usually kinda depressed and then when i smoke i feel better and dont think about it. Could i get a pysytrist to prescribe MJ for it? Rating: 5

[orangeman]

The only time marijuana heals depression is when you are on a streak smokin or you smoke it everyday. As soon as you get off for like a month or maybe even 2 you will go back in that depression state. How do I know? Because I had the same question as you and thought marijuana was the cure but when I quit it just came back.

[johnnyAKABob]

The only time marijuana heals depression is when you are on a streak smokin or you smoke it everyday. As soon as you get off for like a month or maybe even 2 you will go back in that depression state. How do I know? Because I had the same question as you and thought marijuana was the cure but when I quit it just came back.

^^^^^^^^^true

[Trip06]

The only time marijuana heals depression is when you are on a streak smokin or you smoke it everyday. As soon as you get off for like a month or maybe even 2 you will go back in that depression state. How do I know? Because I had the same question as you and thought marijuana was the cure but when I quit it just came back.

I second this, I had the same kinda problume. Mj dont cure the problume it just takes you away from it. You cant run from your problumes.

[Crimson King]

The only time marijuana heals depression is when you are on a streak smokin or you smoke it everyday. As soon as you get off for like a month or maybe even 2 you will go back in that depression state. How do I know? Because I had the same question as you and thought marijuana was the cure but when I quit it just came back.

I have to disagree....for me it's the opposite.Smoke too often and I'll slip into that depressive state...clean up and I'll be more balanced.16 years of experimentation has taught me that much.

But last time I checked,I wasn't a Dr. and I'm guessing neither are you,so it's all a matter of opinion.

[Crimson King]

Can u get weed for depression? Im usually kinda depressed and then when i smoke i feel better and dont think about it. Could i get a pysytrist to prescribe MJ for it?

you're joking,right? Duh! A psychiatrist does NOT prescribe illicit drugs for depression.

A question as ignorant as that is why stoners have such a bad reputation!

[fikusroot]

I find that the alternate prespectives I get when I smoke almost act as mental stimulants when I'm sober. I'll keep playing an insight I had when I was stoned over and over in my head and this excites me intellectually. So I would have to say that in my case, grass helps with my depression by taking my mind off of it.

[Cas]

i smoke and am depressed, seeing a therapist right now and she says that weed is bad for depression because it is a depressant. i'm not sure what to believe cuz she is a professional and it makes sense, but my experience MIGHT make me think otherwise. i have trouble sleeping due to depression and the weed had actually helped with that. the day after i ran out of weed guess what? i started falling asleep at 4-5 a.m. Weed sometimes helps and sometimes doesn't help, IMO. the best way to use cannabis is with self control, don't smoke just to smoke. i had that problem, i'd be stoned all day. I found out that some restraint goes a long way.

[the image reaper]

you're joking,right? Duh! A psychiatrist does NOT prescribe illicit drugs for depression.

A question as ignorant as that is why stoners have such a bad reputation!

there's nothing ignorant about his question, only your un-informed answer ... depression is just one of the legitimate health problems I have a recommendation for ... this is from California Prop. 215:

WHAT ILLNESSES CAN MARIJUANA BE USED TO TREAT?

Prop. 215 lists "cancer, anorexia, AIDS, chronic pain, spasticity, glaucoma, arthritis, migraine, or any other illness for which marijuana provides relief." It qualifies this by stating that its purpose is "to ensure that seriously ill Californians have the right to obtain and use marijuana." A recent appellate court decision in People v. Spark ruled that the question of whether the patient's medical condition is "serious" is to be made by a physician only. Physicians have recommended marijuana for hundreds of indications, including such common complaints as insomnia, post-traumatic stress, PMS, depression, and substance abuse.

see? ... there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers ... :smokin:

[Its a Plant]

Interesting that this topic came up, as I have been playing with the idea for some time now. My dad is severly depressed, to say the least, and has tried to take his own life twice within the past 6 months. He goes to therapy off and on, but he still has a lot of trouble sleeping. He'll stay up all night, just worrying about this and that, and then go and drink himself to sleep the next few nights.

I have been thinking that he might benefit from marijuana, but at the same time, our family, including me, has very little money to buy it. I even had to stop buying it b/c money is so tight around the house that any extra money I get goes to my mom. But I think that even a few hitters before bed might do him wonders and let him either sleep or just "enjoy" life and not have to dwell on his troubles for a few hours. He used to smoke back in the 70's, but doesn't any more. I'm still unsure about whether to bring it up to him, but I just might. Thanks for the info guys! ~