Marijuana and Depression

[BayAreaWomen]

Has anyone tried marijuana to help with feelings of depression? Can it be harmful to one while on treatment. I haven't smoked in 10 years, but the way I've been feeling lately, I've been thinking about it. It use to make me laugh alot. I just finish shot 7 and I actually don't feel bad at this time, but there's tomorrow. Has anyone's face gotten smaller during treatment. Thanks All. baw

[orleans]

There are anxiety and fibroitic issues to consider. jm

[pigeonca]

I've been smoking on and off since college in the 60's, especially when insomnia hits.  The arguments pro and con are infinite.  What bugs me is that all the negative findings seem to be based on people who smoke 2 or 3 joints daily!  (Back in the day I had a boyfriend who did that - his favorite movie was Easy Rider, and he was semi-functional.)  What about people who smoke 2 or 3 puffs a day?  Nobody has studied that, but I figure it's probably healthier for your lungs not to smoke, and healthier for your psyche to take a toke.  Who knows?  I'm an old hippy, so if it feels good, do it.  Anything that gets you through treatment in one piece.

[Magnum]

I smoked during my Kent State U. era in the 60's, along with the college professors, then stopped for many years. I started up again two years ago because of my persistent Insomnia. I have a Medical Marijuana Card and have literally two hits before going to sleep. It helps.

Now... just a few days ago, the Hepatologist said three tests have shown marijuana to accelerate Hepatitis C. Well now, two years later, I still have the same ALT and AST readings and as far as the hepatologist is concerned, I have not progressed in my disease.

This raging opinion from both sides will never die. As for "curing" depression. I feel it's an individual thing. when I was going to college and smoking, I was very paranoid and at times depressed. Now, very little paranoia and depression. Otherwise, it's up to you... Happy dreams...

Magnum

[scootertime]

I also use med mj I know for myself if I use alot or shall we say over medicate I get lethargic and fat. If I use my head and use mj reasonably and responsibly It's helps to calm me and relieve muscle and joint tension. If I over medicate It also increases joint pain.

Besides the mj topic, I am interested in alternative medicine for the treatment of Hepatitis C. I have done some research, then today I had a tele conference with a doctor from UCDavis for an experimental program they are doing. Disqualified. I spoke with him about alternative med. Being from Europe he was somewhat positive but said ther is no qualified research on the subject so would not recomend other than milk thistle. Does anyone have facts on this subject.

[beamishboy]

puff,puff...ahhh-chase dem blues away...

[cuteus]

it takes a foreigner to teach us a new variation of USA's favorite word!  I have used it once, at least.  BS does not have the same impact.