Mom Confessions
Does it help you? I've struggled with anxiety my whole life, & depression for the past 5 years. Antidepressants seem to only work for a while before losing effectiveness, & Zoloft is the only one that actually works WELL. I do yoga, watch what I eat, journal, etc., but I still struggle, especially in fall/winter.
I don't live in a state where it's legal, but I've read some studies saying it has good effects for depression, & few or no negative side effects compared to traditional meds. So, does it help? How hard was it to get the prescription? Is it expensive? Do people know you use it? Basically, I'm interested, so please share your story.
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My cousin has no depression and is always smoking marijauna. He has no prescription but he does it anyways. He also gets really depressed during his highs. When he is not using he is really cool, and more energetic.
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BUMP!
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Darn, I was sure somebody would have personal experience.
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Not much help here but if you are in CA I know it is very easy to get a px. Whether it would decrease or increase your depression/anxiety I have no idea.
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BUMP!
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No but I def qualify if I wanted it,
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I qualify for a number of reasons but don't have the money to get my card at the moment. so I just do it without the card when i feel the need. I have depression, anxiety, scoliosis, arthritis, degenrative jaw disorder fibromyalgia and more qualifications.
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& it does help you? I'm sorry you've got so much going on, yikes!
Quoting elliotmommytobe:
I qualify for a number of reasons but don't have the money to get my card at the moment. so I just do it without the card when i feel the need. I have depression, anxiety, scoliosis, arthritis, degenrative jaw disorder fibromyalgia and more qualifications.
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Do you live in a Northern climate where you get less direct and less overall sunlight in the fall and winter? If you do then you might have better luck taking a supplement of Vitamin D-3 at least 1,000 units.
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Um. My DH uses it for his depression. It's illegal here so no prescription, but the pot works better than his meds do.