Marijuana has changed my life.

[danthepoetman]

When I was a constant user, I’m not sure laziness was the problem for me, more that I couldn’t find anything funny anymore without smoking. Even making love, even books or film or tv, even the news were boring without being at least a little stone…

But with depression, anything can be good if it makes you feel good. Stavros and Grim, you’re definitely right. But depression is a state in which you can’t get yourself to find anything fun or rewarding or pleasant anymore. Life becomes such a burden that it gets to be unbearable. The first thing you have to do, is hurry up and find something that gets you going at least a little; the rest, well you see later on. Same thing with food: you can’t get yourself to eat anything good? just eat anything that you find good, just eat chocolate or ice cream; it’s a start! You just have to rediscover how to enjoy life first; the rest comes after.

[maxpower]

I support decriminalization. Keep it illegal, but disallow local, state, and federal police from fining or arresting people found in possession of any amount of marijuana. Street prices would stay the same, growers wouldn't need to find a new source of income, and most importantly; the government doesn't take over a market that has belonged almost exclusively to "we, the people" for the last 50 years.

I agree. Big Tobacco companies would swoop in and persuade the government to allow them to be the sole manufacturers and distributors of marijuana; after all, they already have the land for growing, the factories for manufacturing, and the distribution network. And hey, they deserve a new income stream to make up for all the lawsuits and shrinking number of tobacco smokers, right? The quality of the pot would end up being severely mitigated as they add fillers and who knows what other kind of crap to the marijuana cigarettes in order to maximize profits, the same way they do with tobacco. And, of course, the federal and state governments are going to want their tax cut, inflating the cost to the consumer.

[SammiValentine]

Best way to learn to cope, fight and deal with panic attacks and anxiety is to learn to understand,control your mind, lifestyle changes . Easier said than done, obviously is also the hardest route - but the best way to do things usually are.

[GrimFusion]

Best way to learn to cope, fight and deal with panic attacks and anxiety is to learn to understand,control your mind, lifestyle changes . Easier said than done, obviously is also the hardest route - but the best way to do things usually are.

You're right. Marijuana should never be considered a fix-all even if it's personally obvious that it helps. It's a coping mechanism and in cases where it's used as a means of self-medication, it's only real benefit is temporary alleviation. If nothing else, it can make learning to manage a disorder while sober a little easier.

[SammiValentine]

You're right. Marijuana should never be considered a fix-all even if it's personally obvious that it helps. It's a coping mechanism and in cases where it's used as a means of self-medication, it's only real benefit is temporary alleviation. If nothing else, it can make learning to manage a disorder while sober a little easier.

Cognitive behavioral therapy changed my life with regards to anxiety/panic attacks etc. It is something I would advise people to be of an open mind with.. its not easy and takes time but it does yield results
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[Prospero]

Wise words from Sammi (and it's not just cos i think she is sex on legs). Smart girl.

[loveboof]

Best way to learn to cope, fight and deal with panic attacks and anxiety is to learn to understand,control your mind, lifestyle changes . Easier said than done, obviously is also the hardest route - but the best way to do things usually are.

I totally agree!

[rockabilly]

Changed mine too.





















So did ice .... 8 hour Fuck session and made me talkative and outgoing.
All things in moderation though

[BellaBellucci]

Cognitive behavioral therapy changed my life with regards to anxiety/panic attacks etc. It is something I would advise people to be of an open mind with.. its not easy and takes time but it does yield results
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Too much work, not enough return, and you still have to treat the physical symptoms of years, sometimes decades of constant panic.

I'm sorry, but depression and anxiety are chronic. CBT treats the acute symptoms, but it doesn't repair the long-term damage. It usually needs to be taken in combination with pharmaceuticals regardless, so in that event, I'd still choose THC over other medications.

Personally, I only smoke about 2 grams a week anyway.

~BB~

[Chaos]

Too much work, not enough return, and you still have to treat the physical symptoms of years, sometimes decades of constant panic.

I'm sorry, but depression and anxiety are chronic. CBT treats the acute symptoms, but it doesn't repair the long-term damage. It usually needs to be taken in combination with pharmaceuticals regardless, so in that event, I'd still choose THC over other medications.

Personally, I only smoke about 2 grams a week anyway.

~BB~

This!!! I smoke far less than I want but enough to keep me from becoming a total hermit. About 5 grams a month keeps me sane (kind of)