medical marijuana n depression

[concernedwife31705]

ok i know marijuana is a downer type of drug,but instead of takin antipsychotics n antidepressants will smoking help with someone with bipolar disorder....or is there a specific kinda bipolar that could tolerate it better than other diff stages of bipolar? i know its a stupid question n noone should do drugs but im a curious human being ya kno.

[Jade59]

I just meant I've smoked twice in the last couple of weeks.  Had the same negative effect as always.  

[patient49]

Yeah, I'd stay away from marijuana.. I caused me a nervous breakdown once and I don't think it is a good solution honestly. But then again I'm against all drugs. Stay as clean as possible, that's my advice!

[M4Y0U]

Withdrawal could include high irritability and various other psychological symptoms. Pain perception can also be increased.

M4

[concernedwife31705]

when i first read your post i was lost hehe, CB1 n GABA i was thinkin what the hell is all that jabber hehe. i understand tho, well sorta, but for the most part i comprehend. so ok what are the withdrawl symptoms of a user that used everyday every hour for 8 years. and when i mean everyday i mean no breaks in between, and smoked at least as soon as the high started to diminish

[M4Y0U]

Yes it can work really good as a relaxer but note that adequate dosing is the key. Activating the CB1 receptors (cannabinoid) by smoking weed decreases the release of GABA. Drugs that act as agonists of GABA receptors (known as GABA analogues or GABAergic drugs) or increase the available amount of GABA typically have relaxing, anti-anxiety and anti-convulsive effects. So there's a paradox here. I think relatively small amount could have relaxing proprieties without having anxiety symptoms attributed to the lower GABA actvity.

M4

[concernedwife31705]

to M4YOU
wow thats some information........alot of people say it makes them relaxed. i understand that doctors use marijuane for those that have eating disorders....and sleeping problems.

to Jade59
what do u mean u felt the need to test urself. do u mean uve tried to smoke?
i kno some ppl can be pretty agressive due to paranoia. but ive also met with older ppl that were/are still users and they lived some amazing lives and have some happy families and no signs of any emotional distress..how can anyone explain that? can there be functioning smokers