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Medicinal Marijuana and Anxiety/Depression
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Feb 4, 2023 | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
@flow65 There are many of us in our age group who are confused about the different forms in which you can purchase marijuana (cannabis). I decided to give edibles "gummies" a try because I have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Cannabis is legal where I live (Michigan). I talked with my primary care physician about it since she's the person who knows my medical history and the other medications that she prescribes. While she did not recommend anything in particular she said it was OK if I wanted to try edibles. I already had a recommendation for a particular product from my stepdaughter so I searched online and found a local cannabis dispensary that carries the product. When I got the courage (!) to go to the store I found a welcoming atmosphere with a very congenial and knowledgable young woman at the counter. She made recommendations of how I should start (with a very small dose and at least an hour or two before bed) and then if I wanted to increase the dose how to do that. For edibles in the form of gummies this just means cutting the gummy into smaller pieces which is easy to do. She was right as my goal was to get sleepy not to get high!
Since one of your doctors made the recommendation given your medical history I think you are at a good starting point to do your research. I hope you find a dispensary as I did with someone knowledgeable about the products. By the way, I've talked with others in my age group who had similar experiences to my own.
Feel free to ask other questions as I expect that there are other members who will benefit from this discussion.
When do you think you might investigate the possibility of cannabis for yourself?
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Thank you all for having this conversation. Something that’s so small can seem really difficult when you don’t have the right info. I asked about med mar and nobody in the group gave this great advice.
If you’re afraid at first, I was worried about the effects so I planned a time I could be alone, cut a tiny piece and waited. And it was just as the young lady said…it made me hungry/lessened the nausea and allowed my brain to relax. My only side effect is that I think funny thoughts and occasionally giggle to myself.
I have another question. Does it have to be medical marijuana store? Can it be a regular dispensary? To just try a marijuana gummie. My psychiatrist thought it would be better to try a low dose since I’m so sensitive. The hematologist suggested to get a medical marijuana card. The psychiatrist said you have to pay for one. Supposedly it’s the same product at a medical
marijuana and a dispensary. Just wondering how safe either place is and what dosage? Who would be the one to tell you what dosage? Thank you for any info.
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I’m not sure when and if it will happen. My husband researched and found a medical marijuana shop nearby. The drs have to go over the meds I’m taking. I know it’s suppose to be a small amount in the beginning. I’m
afraid of side effects on everything. Don’t know what to expect. Does it affect your heart or brain? I need to get rid of my nausea and anxiety/depression. Just wondering if a person has to take it consistently or when symptoms appear. Would it be a lifetime on it? Does it have any withdrawal effects? Such a scary thing to attempt. Since I’m so sensitive. Thank you for all your info. Please give me as much info you have.