I have a past history of depression

[.Felix.]

Hello Cannabis Forums. I have a question. I was diagnosed with depression last year and went to both a Psychological therapist as well as a psychologist. I was wondering what steps I would have to take in order to get my Medical Marijuana card. I'm going to do research online but i find that Bluelighters are the best help.


Thank you

 

[MCMG]

Well if your in CA at least you can get it for depression and anxiety, but just call NORML.

California NORML
2215-R Market Street #278
San Francisco, CA 94144
(415) 563-5858
www.canorml.org

 

[burn out]

marijuana for depression. LOL.

 

[InTherapy82]

marijuana for depression. LOL.

In moderation...low doses and not everyday I find that MJ has some antidepressant properties. I smoked some the other day and it made me introspective kinda like LSD does. Made me motivated to look at some of the mental issues I'm facing and I did a few pages of a therapy book first time in a long time. I felt much better the next day. I use it only if I need something that will make me face my issues, I don't know how to explain it. So I think for me it's better than the standard antidepressants (SSRI, SNRI) since I don't take it everyday and MJ doesn't make me into a zombie but actually makes me face my problems.

 

[.Felix.]

In moderation...low doses and not everyday I find that MJ has some antidepressant properties. I smoked some the other day and it made me introspective kinda like LSD does. Made me motivated to look at some of the mental issues I'm facing and I did a few pages of a therapy book first time in a long time. I felt much better the next day. I use it only if I need something that will make me face my issues, I don't know how to explain it. So I think for me it's better than the standard antidepressants (SSRI, SNRI) since I don't take it everyday and MJ doesn't make me into a zombie but actually makes me face my problems.

Defiantly. Under the influence of Marijuana, normal dose, I tend to sit and think over my life's issues and how I can solve them rather than just push them aside. it helps me confront daily life and i find that after Marijuana use (as well as other psychoactives) My outlook is more optimistic.

 

[burningmine]

i live in Cali, and just went to the weed doctor i found in LA weekly and was like, "i'm so fucking sad and depressed, help meee," and told him a bit about my symptom history and he was like "yes, marijuana has excellent mood stabilizing properties" and i gave him some money and he gave me a card. i didn't even bring my medical records...

 

[burn out]

In moderation...low doses and not everyday I find that MJ has some antidepressant properties. I smoked some the other day and it made me introspective kinda like LSD does. Made me motivated to look at some of the mental issues I'm facing and I did a few pages of a therapy book first time in a long time. I felt much better the next day. I use it only if I need something that will make me face my issues, I don't know how to explain it. So I think for me it's better than the standard antidepressants (SSRI, SNRI) since I don't take it everyday and MJ doesn't make me into a zombie but actually makes me face my problems.

it's not that i haven't had experiences like yours, it's just that it seems like the way marijuana is being used medically in california right now is downright quackery. i think the poster above me illustrated exactly what i was talking about.

 

[.Felix.]

i live in Cali, and just went to the weed doctor i found in LA weekly and was like, "i'm so fucking sad and depressed, help meee," and told him a bit about my symptom history and he was like "yes, marijuana has excellent mood stabilizing properties" and i gave him some money and he gave me a card. i didn't even bring my medical records...

Really? So you can get your card on the spot? I would bring records just for proof because I am going to use this for medical use. If you could PM me the place I would appreciate it. I heard Venice too?

 

[InTherapy82]

^I'm sure the precious law will be abused but you can't avoid that since some people lie. But that will mean at least that the people who did need it will get it. And then possibly, far into the future, all drugs will be legalized, so they can be controlled(not sure if this is the right word here) responsibly by the state. Lots of problems would be solved for us average folks.

 

[expothead]

...Under the influence of Marijuana, normal dose, I tend to sit and think over my life's issues and how I can solve them rather than just push them aside.
...

I'm the complete opposite. It helps me zone out and shift focus away from life issues when I want to. Its one reason I like it.

Of course, if I feel like sitting around and pondering the meaning of life, its also good for that too.

So versatile...

 

[burningmine]

i actually wasn't lying, for the record, but yea, i didn't really bring any of my medical records.. and they didn't question me much... i mean, i have scars from cutting myself and i was having a massive anxiety attack because i had to TALK TO SOMEONE (lol) so maybe that's why he didn't question me..?

 

[toastedpanda]

it's not that i haven't had experiences like yours, it's just that it seems like the way marijuana is being used medically in california right now is downright quackery. i think the poster above me illustrated exactly what i was talking about.

I love the bud, and am happy that Medical Cannabis was just legalized in my state. But I have to agree with burn out, it seems like you can prescribed cannabis for just about anything in CA. Its just my opinion most of the patients just want to get high, and with the state and federal government taking $300 - $700 of my income in taxes every week, I find it offensive that risk my health and safety for someone's buzz.

 

[Ninjetic]

I used to have depression/seasonal affective mood disorder (from the age of 12 to until I was around 21) I smoked weed to alleviate it, but I was always smoking too much, buying ounces and just blazing til I would pass out (this eventually lead to poly substance abuse, but thats over with now) Now I can get 4 grams of medical grade that doesnt cost me more than I pay for gas. Plus its right down the street I moderate my usage bigtime these days (just came out of a 3 month break) I barely even cover the bottom of the bowl with what I do smoke (even stems can get me high if I'm in dire straits) Its s nowing right now and I could care less cuz its not gonna make me all down and mopey like it used to. Who needs a med card when ya got a med grower down the street?

 

[artic]

Cannabis has been highly successful in treatment of mood and anxiety disorders much more safely than pharms and often with much better results.

In California, medical marijuana cards are readily available. Look on NORML's website for full listings.

The availability of these cards is necessary because otherwise the DEA would be raiding the homes of every medical cannabis recipiant. The only thing that protects people from the DEA is the fact that there are so many people. It is too inefficient for them to raid people's homes anymore, and they have to concentrate on the clubs. Even the clubs are too much of a problem for them to handle now.

If you feel that your cannabis use is medical related and you live in Cali, I'd say it is your civic duty to get a card.

If you don't live in Cali, but your state has a supposed medical cannabis program, please wait and watch for a while before signing up. I've seen too many compassionate farmers and sick people arrested simply for attempting to join the medical cannabis program.

 

[jamaica0535]

marijuana for depression. LOL.

uh... when i first started using it i was depressed...

it made life seriously easier to live, i went from asking "why not shoot myself in the head?" to "alright, life is tolerable enough to not shoot myself"

it broke up the monotony of everyday life... i was a good kid, and hated life... it was the same routine every single god damned day, and i was getting sick of it. Get up, go to school, come home, do nothing, go to sleep. Rinse and repeat 5 times a week until the weekend, which still annoyed me because my home life kind of sucked....

And then i started smoking weed, life wasn't so boring... I would have to hide the smell of dank bud from my family, managed to smoke in the house for quite some time before getting caught... It was something i could do after i got home from school, get home at 4, pack a bowl and get high, and i was happy with that.

It has shown evidence of releasing small amounts of serotonin, as long as your not doing enough to give yourself an anxiety attack, it does seem to help depression. And it doesnt have any of the nasty side effects of typical depression medications... how many people just suddenly feel suicidal after smoking weed?