Is smoking weed bad for depression?
Maybe it will help you for a little while. I'd say it could be very helpful if it provides relief from depression and you need to take a “day off” to collect yourself.Otherwise smoking weed will not help your depression at all, regardless of what anybody tells you. You may think it does, but in the long term, it won't. If you want to resolve your depression look for the cause, and make a change in your life. The way we live these days makes us very miserable. I don't want this for you, or anybody. Find something real and tangible that brings you true happiness. Don't be afraid to remove or add major aspects to your life.In the mean time, here are some things that will help until you can steer your life into the direction you want:Proper dietRegular exerciseMeditationYogaContemplationSelflessnessVolunteer workCooking for friends and familyFeeding wild animals (birds, squirrels, whatever you like)Strengthening important relationships (with parents/family, lifetime friends)If you're religious connect with God in a true and meaningful wayIf you're spiritual connect with yourself in a true and meaningful wayIf you're not spiritual become a little more spiritual and do not neglect this aspect of your humanityPracticing the above list will help you greatly and give you the tools and strength to improve your life. If you feel depressed it is because you are unsatisfied and unenthusiastic about your life and your future. You are the captain of your own ship. If you don't want to feel this way then you must steer your life into calmer, nicer waters. Create and shape the life you want for yourself. Do not rely on cannabis or other drugs, your problems will only get worse with time. The real problem is in your life. Fix it.Also do not try hard to eat well, exercise, practice positivity etc, and then become complacent because you start to feel good! Use the opportunity to improve your life so you feel really good forever! Being truly happy.. every day.. this is something worth fighting for. I hope you realise this :)
Self harming vs smoking weed?
Unfortunately though weed can act as anti depressant, funnily enough some anti-depressant's have depression listed as a side effect i wouldn't read to much into that, but although weed can help you relax and act as an anti-depressant, it only works short term and some doctor's consider it "Self Medicating" and stop your meds for it i know a lot of people with depression and a few who have tried to commit suicide and self harm. smoking weed unlike all the propaganda says is not that harmful, it is considered to be linked to schizophrenia but not proven and during the prohibition it was even though illegal, was used as a substitute for alcohol because it didn't lead to domestic abuse. just be careful when smoking as not all weed is actually weed. especially when bought of the streets, though weed is not that harmful, the pesticides and crushed glass used by some growers is most definatly dangerous, out of the self-harming and weed i'd say weed, just buy it off someone you know and trust, or someone who grows his/her own.
Is smoking weed good or bad?
Both.Smoking weed is bad for you because of the smoking; the burning produces waste products which you then inhale. The smoke is also hot, which can slightly burn your throat, but this shouldn't be an issue unless you smoke a lot. Keep a water bottle handy.As for the effects of the drug itself, in my opinion it depends on how you deal with it. If you're getting stoned and watching cartoons all day, yes that's bad for you. Your brain is like a muscle, you need to exercise it. If you smoke in moderation and are otherwise a healthy, happy, functional human being, I don't see a problem.Using cannabis often (every day) for a long period of time can lead to substance dependence, or addiction. Personally I have never felt like I "had to" smoke weed, but I've met people who seemed quite desperate. I also think this depends on how responsible you are; if you're getting stoned to forget about your problems you're doing something wrong.Marijuana is correlated with psychosis, and it is thought to trigger psychotic symptoms in people who are already vulnerable. Likewise, it is associated with depression, paranoia, weight gain/loss, but it is not clear whether marijuana use is the cause, brought out an issue already present, or just another symptom.Weed does have some benefits, but I wouldn't believe anyone who tells you it's some miracle drug. It doesn't get rid of my headaches for me, it sometimes causes them. I get sick about as much as anyone else, and although it has been shown to trigger the "self destruct" mechanism in cancer cells, I think this is outweighed by the carcinogens in the smoke.When I am stoned, I am able to see problems in my life from a different angle, often one that is less emotional and more understanding. It calms me down, and makes me feel more comfortable - I am autistic and usually tense without there being any reason for it. I usually worry a lot, when I smoke marijuana I am able to let go of things. I find it easier to concentrate, and personally I don't suffer from forgetfulness much - although most smokers I know do.Besides that, it is also social and fun. Never underestimate the effect of feeling happy on your health.
Is smoking cannabis whilst taking sertraline (anti depressant) bad for your brain?
Everyone seems to have in depth answers and they are good . Mine is simple. I quit smoking years ago and my need for seratraline went away soon afterwards. I know people will disagree with me put cannibus causes anxiety, and lack of motivation. Anxiety also leads to depression.I'm pushing 45 I know many many smokers and ex smokers . Like myself , they went down the same road as I did in my teens and early 20s. I would say 60% of us developed anxiety and 80% a lack of motivation. All was temporary. When I say temporary I mean a few months. Smoking a gram a day is a lot especially with these strong strains nowadays.I'll bet if you were smoking before the seratraline that may have caused the symptoms that got you prescribed it. Just so you know , the withdrawal from that is not very pleasant. When you are on that it changes your enjoyment of getting a natural high or a rush from doing something you love and have a passion for. Let's say if your a fisherman, catching a nice fish won't be as rewarding in your mind. But… it also keeps you from getting very low. It also messes with your sex drive terribly.Just cut back on the THC and keep the seratraline at as low a dose as possible.That's my personal experience. I'm 100% happier without either. Asking me to take a puff off a joint is equivalent to asking me if I would like the flu for a few hours. I'm done with it.
Can you smoke pot while taking depression pills?
Probably not a good idea. Here's why. Alcohol is a depressant, and depression pills are trying to combat depression. This is why the two don't go together because the cancel each other out. Marijuana has some of alcohol’s depressant and disinhibiting properties, so smoking it can undo all the of positive things that your anti-depressant is trying to accomplish. I know it's fun to do, but if you are being treated for depression you're going to get different effects than your friends who aren't on meds...fun for about half an hour but making you feel worse in the long run.
Mixing a little bit of weed with the antidepressants sertraline and abilify?
It will be my first time smoking weed on sunday and I take 100mg of sertraline and 5mg of abilfy and I'm wondering if something dangerous could happen if I smoke while on those two antidepressants. I've read a lot of things online and some people say it's fine and I might get a headache or no it's dangerous and I'm just unsure so will anything dangerous happen to me if I smoke weed while on antidepressants?
Is it safe to smoke weed and/or drink while taking prescription pills?
You know it's not safe. It's never safe. In fact: smoking weed and/or drinking is bad for the body. Why would you take it with your medicine? Only if you ask to die. -______________-