Well everyone is different and obviously, you want to try therapy, traditional medicine, etc. first. I have PTSD, depression, panic/anxiety, social aversion tendencies. Methamphetamine, 2c-_ and stuff like tryptamines tend to work best for my type of mental disorder. One dose and I am much happier afterward. The issue is that methamphetamine, 2c-_ type drugs are habit-forming for "some people", probably myself included. I don't get hooked on them but I will use them 2-3x a week; I used to use meth much heavier. I never felt depleted or damaged from using these substances (unlike people who feel "permanently down" after MDMA use, etc.) and I never had psychosis from meth use despite once staying awake for seven consecutive days. Six days one other time, five days twice, and 3-4 days countless times.
Most (read: 99 percent of) other people who use methamphetamine end up SERIOUSLY addicted, or in temporary OR permanent psychosis. Normally it doesn't go away. Also once psychotic on meth = always psychotic on meth, is what I've observed. Very thankful it's always been a nice high for me.
2c-_ substances are "too new" and I would not seriously recommend them. They are also intensely psychedelic visually and I imagine people may have different reactions to it than I have. I can imagine substances like 2c-_ and methamphetamine would probably cause anxiety, stomach pain, dehydration, agitation potentially in some people; these really aren't recommended for average people really.
Tryptamines I think are more worthy of exploration, i.e. psilocin containing mushrooms = this is, in my opinion, a safer, natural alternative to pharmaceutical treatment for depression. Some people will not respond positively to tryptamine psychedelics, but many will, and it normally helps people become a bit more well-adjusted afterward, and I've witnessed many people use mushrooms or other tryptamines.
The phenethylamines (MA, 2c-_) tend to be a bit more challenging/stimulating and what not.
I use cannabis every day. I don't use most of those other drugs anymore; I specifically haven't done tryptamines in many years and 2c-_ in equally as many. I rarely come across or use methamphetamine now and I'm quite thankful to just wake up feeling halfway decent, and go to sleep and wake up feeling decent again. It's a big change from where I have been for many years now.
[the above are passive recommendations for individuals choosing to self-medicate... and obviously, it's probably way better to go to the doctor; just get to a doctor people!]
I agree. If doctors actually listened to their patients, the world would be a heck of a lot better place. I’m in Canada where it only took the government eons to understand weed should not be illegal. Still so much red tape and restrictions around it. Not a fan but would like it available to those who find it helps.
You know what works for you, do it. I don’t agree with the whole illegal bullshit. If you don’t mind sharing, what does work for you? I have a 15 year old with mass depression/anxiety. No, I am not looking to give her drugs but it has really opened my eyes to others that suffer and I am always interested in their coping mechanisms.
Sheer volume of folks with PTSD should make the powers that be open up to more research and options to help, assist, or even cure people like yourself. It always feels like we are reactive rather than proactive.
I am so glad you are moving on and also recognizing your own accomplishments. The fact that you already feel you have led a full life can only open to doors to bigger and better opportunities, as well as equipping you to support or offer advice to others. That’s awesome!
In regards to someone who is 15 years old, they will likely grow out of it. However, people have committed suicide from depression at this age, before, after, and it's very sad and I don't want to tell you to just sit around and pretend as if it'll go away. Issues like this often don't go away for a lot of us. I've struggled with depression, anxiety at that age and I'm much older now and still do.
I'm assuming you have tried or are doing therapy for them? Have they tried medication?
The #1 thing that would have made me happier and did make me exceedingly happy in those years is when my parents would take me out to do physical activities, see nature i.e. local, state parks, hiking or camping, etc. Asking them what their activities are. Show them you care, let them know everyone hurts at times. Engagement with non-technological stuff will help a lot. The real world can be overwhelming and scary, but nature and being alone in it can help a lot, but I know not everyone is into that.
