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Medical Marijuana
November 22, 2014 at 7:13 pm
Anyone use it?
I've tried it. Smoking a high THC sativa exacerbates my anxiety. Smoking indica improves depression but increases dissociation. Eating it has good effects but increases sleepiness and lowers motivation. CBD oil...I don't think it has done anything for my health, but I've read that CBD is supposed to assist in the reducing of anxiety.
But so far it works like alcohol. Once in a long while in very small doses helps relieve stress before crisis situations...but high doses in multiple weekly frequencies worsens symptomatic episodes. Seems like a false promise for those in the mental health world after my experience and reading a couple articles.
Anyone have better experiences or have some good educational material and sources?
Perhaps I have approached this entire situation fallaciously...
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RE: Medical Marijuana
November 22, 2014 at 7:22 pm
Have you accessed any of the several videos on YouTube that specifically address medical marijuana?
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RE: Medical Marijuana
November 22, 2014 at 7:28 pm
Works for me, for insomnia, anxiety, and pain management. Contrary to popular belief, I actually use it pretty sparingly. I don't care for the glue-me-to-the-couch-I'm-wasted feeling. Sativa during the day on the rare occasions that I use it during the day, or a little Indica at bedtime.
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RE: Medical Marijuana
November 23, 2014 at 1:10 am
(November 22, 2014 at 7:28 pm)Cthulhu Dreaming Wrote: Works for me, for insomnia, anxiety, and pain management. Contrary to popular belief, I actually use it pretty sparingly. I don't care for the glue-me-to-the-couch-I'm-wasted feeling. Sativa during the day on the rare occasions that I use it during the day, or a little Indica at bedtime.
^^This is exactly me, except add appetite-stimulant (I'm a REALLY bad eater) in either indica or sativa.
Q, are you trying to self-medicate? You should probably talk to a professional before you do that. Mary Jane can be really fun, but if you're using it for medication, you should get some real advice on what to use and how to use it.
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RE: Medical Marijuana
November 23, 2014 at 1:36 am
Whatever happened to smoking just to get high? 
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RE: Medical Marijuana
November 23, 2014 at 1:36 am
I have schizophrenia, and I believe that marijuana never helped me at all, in fact it made me more depressed.
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RE: Medical Marijuana
November 23, 2014 at 1:54 am
(November 23, 2014 at 1:10 am)rexbeccarox Wrote: (November 22, 2014 at 7:28 pm)Cthulhu Dreaming Wrote: Works for me, for insomnia, anxiety, and pain management. Contrary to popular belief, I actually use it pretty sparingly. I don't care for the glue-me-to-the-couch-I'm-wasted feeling. Sativa during the day on the rare occasions that I use it during the day, or a little Indica at bedtime.
^^This is exactly me, except add appetite-stimulant (I'm a REALLY bad eater) in either indica or sativa.
Q, are you trying to self-medicate? You should probably talk to a professional before you do that. Mary Jane can be really fun, but if you're using it for medication, you should get some real advice on what to use and how to use it.
Well I spoke to the doctor that authorized my card and he just said to go after a high CBD strain but also an indica to get some THC in for the depression.
I got it with the same intentions as I get any medication really. I havent smoked in a week after I had a pretty bad dissociation episode after smoking a pretty big dose of sativa 20%.
I'm having a hard time getting some concise information on someone with my problems and the benefits of cannabis use. Maybe I should look into smaller doses?
Marijuana is really fun but I got it with a higher intention of evening out, not having fun.
I used to self medicate with alcohol but now only have 2-4 drinks a month. But as I am losing interest in mind altering substances, it'll probably near zero pretty soon.
I quit cigarrettes 8 weeks ago this tuesday. So no, I don't really self medicate. Not even with food since I became diabetic.
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RE: Medical Marijuana
November 23, 2014 at 5:46 pm
(November 23, 2014 at 1:10 am)rexbeccarox Wrote: Q, are you trying to self-medicate? You should probably talk to a professional before you do that. Mary Jane can be really fun, but if you're using it for medication, you should get some real advice on what to use and how to use it.
Yep, I am seeing a professional.
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RE: Medical Marijuana
November 23, 2014 at 5:47 pm
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(November 23, 2014 at 1:36 am)Rhythm Wrote: Whatever happened to smoking just to get high?
It's still a thing. Relax. Roll a blunt.
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RE: Medical Marijuana
November 23, 2014 at 5:59 pm
I've tried MJ years ago and didn't like it.
I do, however, know that it does a lot of good for some people. As a result, I have no problem with it whatsoever.
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