Anxiety and Low Level Depression

Marijuana is the most therepeutic substance on the planet for depression and anxiety in my opinion. I don't smoke to avoid my problems, rather when I smoke I can think clearly about my problems, and really put things in perspective. I am self-diagnosed with general anxiety disorder, which is mostly random disturbing or worrysome thoughts that affect me at times during the day, and smoking has been the best medicine.

It helps me think about the things I am worrying about and sort things out in my mind. There's no way I want to take any anti-depressants, or benzos. I've seen the damage those little pills can do to friends and family. I don't care that marijuana is illegal and considered by some people to be immoral.

The pain of severe anxiety, and low level depression is bad. Smoking a time or two a week, really helps me put things in perspective, and gives me such a feeling of relief. I really can't put into words how helpful marijuana has been to me with this problem.

 

I enjoy the taste of t3h ganja and do it recreational or when I just need to relax but what ever the reason you do it, just keep it real. ; ]

 

yeah man- i usta/still do have some problems in that similar field. Although i dont use weed that much (2-3 times/month), i definatly recognize the relaxing benefits of the herb. Basically, i've found over time that you can change your whole outlook on life if you just re-arrange a few things and think positivly. Becomming a vegan was a huge step forward and has positivly effected every aspect of my life- the saying "you are what you eat" certainly holds true, and the clarity you feel by staying away from meat and especially cheese is great. Also, meditation and breathing exercises as well as chakra meditations and yoga have helped me alot. Other herbs such as Valerian and Kava (some say its bad for your liver, i say yeah right) have also helped alot. Basically- if you drink alot of water, eat right, and suppliment that with important herbs (including marijuana), you'll feel clear and great.
Keep on tokin', keep on truckin', we WILL get by, we WILL survive

 

Same here, I always make sure I"m not smoking to avoid my problems, that is how new problems start. I have an extreme problem with stress which creates low level depression. I can get stressed over nothing.. A smoke a few times a week really just keeps it off my mind and lets me sort through things.

Good thread

 

wow, i was just having a major anxiety attack (Tears and terrible thoughts) and i think its because i recently took a break on smoking, perhaps i do rely on pot to keep my thoughts happy and care free, that or im having a hell of a withdrawl.

 

In regard to 1, I always make sure of that too, I find I can always enjoy my high more after I take a few minutes right after I start smoking to start thinking of things that bother me, then I sort things out. A lot of times the stupid things I'm worrying about, I can say to myself like "Dude, wtf? Why worry about that?"

In regard to 2, I do also. I think I have general anxiety disorder where random negative thoughts pop into my head and I worry about them, mostly like "Oh my god, what if <insert ridiculous thing here> happened to me??" It's stupid, but it's definitely lessened since I've been smoking.

In regard to 3, definitely man, there is no more therepeutic substance on the planet then marijuana, and it's a gift from god.

keep on tokin ya'll

 

Marijuana undoubtedly relieves any anxiety or stress I may have. Hell, I smoked a bar in a week when I split from a relationship two years ago and I can say that, at the time, it more than helped with any depressive feelings I was getting.
But even though I'm a stoner to the core, I question it's medicinal advantages towards those with genuine symptoms of anxiety and stress. It will work as a sedative but as soon as the effects wear off, the basis is back there for the anxiety to grow on.
If anything, from experience I can say Marijuana has contributed to anxiety and stress levels but I don't smoke it as you smoke (once or twice a week).
If what you are doing works for you though then that's cool to hear.

 

That is music to my ears; I hear people all the time saying thy use to ease depressive symptoms when it is clear all they are doing is trying to mask it.

Please have this confirmed by a doctor; until you know what you are dealing with yu cannot really make any real progress. Be aware that most mental conditions have symptoms which overlap, and you cannot possibly make an accurate self-diagnosis without professional input; even I can't do that, and I am a pro.

I'm in the same place as you, more or less; I now only take a maintenance dose of SSRI, and use weed for the other symptoms. However, not everyone has the same reactions to medications, and there are many out there. Don't be afraid to try it, if you ever feel you cannot cope. I have been on some that made me want to die, but my current one is a real breath of fresh air.

You're one of the lucky ones; normally, I'd never recommend dope to someone with anxiety issues.

I'd try and steer clear of indicas, mind; sativas are much more appropriate in mental health use.

 

Agreed.

My personal feeling is that those that become paranoid and anxious when stoned are those most at risk of triggering an underlying problem. I think smoking paranoia is like an 'early warning sign' to those peole..... yet many choose to ignore it and carry on toking, probably doing irrepairable damage.

 

a lot of teens i read on the board like to think they might have generalised anxiety disorder, i cant understand why its so high, everyone has anxiety; its a disorder when it disables you, not when it gives you a reason to take drugs.

i think its interesting that a lot of people say it relieves their stress, i dont know what to think without observing these people often. I dont know where I stand, sometimes i can have strong anxiety about things when stoned, but it depends on the situation. if youre just sitting around doing run of the mill activities, its easy to be apathetic, but being stoned can make a lot of people anxious when in awkward social situations that a lot of isolated stoners dont bother with.

marijuana allows the mind to flow more freely. this can lead it anywhere, for some people it flows though places that normal anxiety isnt significant for. for other people it flows into areas they wouldnt normally come across that make them more anxious. its different for everyone, and its not just different for everyone, its different for individuals throughout different tiems in their life, and depending on how much theyve been smoking lately

but whatever the case, i think there are a decent few people out there who mistake apathy for reduced anxiety. apathy is a different problem-causer in itself

 

I have extreme anxiety and mild depression too! I also have add, and I'm about to get put on a ton of medication.

Weed is theraputic for me too.

 

everyones got fuckin add these days

 

strange....

cos it made me depressed and I only smoked it a few times....

also I have a young male friend who smokes it every day and he says he has problems getting an erection now and says he knows its the dope...he also cant get his act together....he has probably been smoking it since he was early teens...he is 28 now

I dont think its all good to be honest...i have been around a lot of dope smokers and tbh they do, when smoking it for a long time, become apathetic...

Sorry....just bringing in another viewpoint...

I also know that any drug doesnt heal the problem .... it just masks it.....i studied healing and work with the energy fields.....dope does affect the energetic levels of a person....creating a density....a heaviness..

Are you all gonna shout at me now guys.....well....I have been around a while and seen lots of stuff....and just wanted to be honest!

And if there is anyone out there that may be thinking similar things, just wanted to say that its okay to speak of them too....dont have to follow the crowd all the time



Carry on...

 

I find it ridiculous and sad that people are getting diagnosed with ADD and put into special ed over it... just because some schools don't want to/can't deal with it.

As for me, I was diagnosed by my doctor to have moderate clinical depression and at times I was afraid it'd go manic at some point... but I really try to keep it down to a bowl or two a day... or a few gravity hits... or a big bong rip in the morning to start the day off right.

Music also helps... it's way better than the meds they were putting me on. Everyone I know who has the same diagnostics I do and has smoked/smokes as an alternative and has been issued meds say the meds did worse for them.

 

A hell of a lot of those diagnosed with an attention deficit condition are actually misdiagnosed; they'd benefit a lot from reviewing their ifestyle, eating habits etc.... as would most people who genuinely do have it, to be honest.

ADD/ADHD seems t be one of those things doctors say you have when they can't pinpoint a reason for the kids' behaviour (and can't be arsed to send them for psych evaluation), and often something kids diagnose themselves with as a way of excusing bad behaviour.

 

I agree with you zero...

the so called ADD thing is often the result of a highly creative person, who may struggle with the academic side of life....we have a boy who is a brilliant artist and musician. His teachers worry about his lack of attention for school work. I said to them he is an artist...why would his mind be on maths and history etc etc...

Maye parents might try to encourage their kids to channel their excess energy into being creative...painting, music, dance, sport or whatever. Also to let their anger out in an appropriate way....sometimes smoking and booze only supresses the feelings...

Where as banging on a drum or thrashing the hell out of a guitar lets it all OUT!!!!!

 

As a drummer and a guitarist, I more than agree

 

Cool pic....you look like you are heading for fame....?

When did you start to play music....did you begin as a young one?

What are your influences now and what sort of music do you compose....

If you dont mind me asking?