post apocoliptic survial of a cannabis addict

[frodo]

I found this form today(9-17-07). It is my hope to find insight, soultions, and better understandings of the cannibis cure(or cannibis addiction).

As one of the people who find relief of depression/anxiety thru the use of cannibis, I can tell you it is more than just a high. It is an effective treatment of a serious problem. I went thru a 12 step program in the past that was some what conforting from the aspect of daily human interaction, but totally ineffective as a way to solve my peticular cannibis addiction/cure.

For me it became a choice between anxiety, depression, and unshakeable thoughts of suicide. The medical establishment offered Paxel, Zoloft. and a parade of other zombie drugs that cannot be used long term without permanent brain/liver dammage. While cannabis effectivly controls all these symtoms with out the dramatic brain/liver damage that medical accepted treatments inflict.

I live a happy productive life because of cannabis and I don't apprieciate in the least that the government wants to make me a criminal just because I find relief from this controlled substance. I will admit that my dependance on cannabis is a weakness that I would love to be rid of, but not in exchange for liver/brain damage...not by taking government approved drugs that make you a zombie.

About will power! After a serious leagal problem(growing herb) I was able to stop using for six weeks. For me it was minute by minute agony...constant depression that escalated to panic attacks. Suicide seemed like my only option; then I took one little puff of marajauana and I was happy...depression gone...no thoughts of suicide. The "war on drugs" should be called the "pharmacological inquestion". A witch hunt to benifit only the big drug companies.

Still I would like to be free of the need for cannibis.

I invite any speculation, solutions, insights, discussion...ect.

Sincerly Frodo

[hazephase]

I smoked weed for 8 years and I have stopped for three months with out any treatment . The only thing that I kept in mind is that I want to be free .
I do meditation and tai chi every day so that would mean that I am in a diffrent zone , so I don't know if that made the diffrence .

[websurfpro]

I smoked weed for 8 years and I have stopped for three months with out any treatment . The only thing that I kept in mind is that I want to be free .
I do meditation and tai chi every day so that would mean that I am in a diffrent zone , so I don't know if that made the diffrence .

You have been smoking week for 8 years and quit cold turkey? I cannot believe that, it is strange you got to have a strong character there fellow :) meditation is good , just tell us a little about the tai chi , i have heard about it but don`t know how to do it.

[quitter]

wow it seems there are other issues beyond the weed, it seems like you have some other phsycological issues to deal with, I would seek a professional.

[valleygirl13]

we are all human but very different and unique in our own way - there has been some research on the use of cannibis to treat symptoms of PTSD - and it did help alleviate symptoms for many. why do you think so many veterans use it? not everyone reacts to any drug in the same way - the problem is that pharmecuetical companies are the biggest pusher of drugs in the country - and often they only study the effectiveness of these drugs on one sort of group/population - prescription meds aren't for everyone - they also have many side effects, some very nasty- more than 3 meds can also effect the functioning of you liver


do not let others opinions define what works best for you and how you feel about it - i also suffer PTSD and i find that it also helps alleviate my anxiety - i would though recommend cognitive therapy to evaluate and address some of the issues possibly influencing your depression - talking to someone in a non-judgmental environment can really helpful - and help you address some of your pain with emotional support and compassion. take care of yourself and don't be harsh with yourself - everything is as it should be and you are perfect the way you are.




I found this form today(9-17-07). It is my hope to find insight, soultions, and better understandings of the cannibis cure(or cannibis addiction).

As one of the people who find relief of depression/anxiety thru the use of cannibis, I can tell you it is more than just a high. It is an effective treatment of a serious problem. I went thru a 12 step program in the past that was some what conforting from the aspect of daily human interaction, but totally ineffective as a way to solve my peticular cannibis addiction/cure.

For me it became a choice between anxiety, depression, and unshakeable thoughts of suicide. The medical establishment offered Paxel, Zoloft. and a parade of other zombie drugs that cannot be used long term without permanent brain/liver dammage. While cannabis effectivly controls all these symtoms with out the dramatic brain/liver damage that medical accepted treatments inflict.

I live a happy productive life because of cannabis and I don't apprieciate in the least that the government wants to make me a criminal just because I find relief from this controlled substance. I will admit that my dependance on cannabis is a weakness that I would love to be rid of, but not in exchange for liver/brain damage...not by taking government approved drugs that make you a zombie.

About will power! After a serious leagal problem(growing herb) I was able to stop using for six weeks. For me it was minute by minute agony...constant depression that escalated to panic attacks. Suicide seemed like my only option; then I took one little puff of marajauana and I was happy...depression gone...no thoughts of suicide. The "war on drugs" should be called the "pharmacological inquestion". A witch hunt to benifit only the big drug companies.

Still I would like to be free of the need for cannibis.

I invite any speculation, solutions, insights, discussion...ect.

Sincerly Frodo