Marijuana and depression

Marijuana. Here is a topic that is being brought up more and more. Does Marijuana help with depression? Many people who experience depression often treat it with prescription antidepressants. However, antidepressants themselves raise some concerns. So the question remains, does cannabis help when your depressed.

According to the Colorado pot guide (https://www.coloradopotguide.com/colorado-marijuana-blog/2015/march/16/cannabis-as-a-treatment-for-depression/) Cannabis has been shown to improve depressive symptoms by stimulating the endocannabinoid system and increase neurogenesis, similar to the way many anti-depressants do but without the required daily regimen. Cannabis also has more mild side effects compared to many popular anti-depressants (including, trouble sleeping, fatigue and sexual dysfunction; not to mention potential birth defects if taken during pregnancy).

As long as the strain is correct and the dosage is accurate, marijuana can be a very effective treatment for stress, depression and anxiety by allowing the person to either focus on the situation objectively or by offering peace of mind enough to forget it for a while. In other words, Bob Marley was right; "When you smoke the herb, it reveals you to yourself". This can be hugely beneficial to those suffering from depression, and can be used in a hurry (by smoking for vaping the product) or be maintained throughout the day (with patches or edibles) the way one might take an antidepressant. Best of all, withdraw symptoms are comparatively minor and include irritability, problems with focus, and difficulty eating and sleeping.

Alight so it seems okay but do you really know of anyone who has suffered from anxiety and depression that uses Marijuana to help. You do now! After doing the research and talking to doctors about my husband’s heart condition we decided to try it. It helped my husband get off of a few daily prescriptions that were harmful to his body (Zanex, Ambien etc.). I decided to try it for myself. It genuinely has helped and now I can’t help but spread the word. There are no harmful side effects and I’m a overall happier person.

More to come on this topic and more. Please feel free to leave questions and comments. I would love to hear from you!