Hi all. I smoke MMJ mainly for depression/anxiety/ insomnia. Before I got my recommendation, I only smoked it once a month (if that). Since Feb '07 - the day I got my rec, I've pretty much smoked it every single day except maybe 4 days. I smoke about a joint a day Mon-Fri, two on both Sat & Sun, with hash on the side occasionally. Just wondering if anybody with any of my problems has experimented with taking it every day - like an anti-depressant vs. smoking it only on weekends, or a day break in between smokes. I'm getting good results from the MMJ. I'm happier, I'm much more friendly and polite to others. Only problem is, the tolerance. I just can't seem to catch a real heavy buzz without having to smoke about 1/3 of a gram at least. I miss being out of reality for a while, like when I first got on it. It was great for "deep-introspection"psychedelic trips, when I first got on it. Now, it's relaxing and very nice (not complaining) but it's kind of lost its punch unless I take a strong edible - which upsets my stomach and is very expensive, IMO. Taking money out of the equation, I'm hoping to find which way is more effective. So anybody else - is MMJ more effective as a daily med, or a only when you need it med? Should I take ANOTHER hit of hash? I think so.

[Cool Cat]

Originally Posted by senorlou

Hi all. I smoke MMJ mainly for depression/anxiety/ insomnia. Before I got my recommendation, I only smoked it once a month (if that). Since Feb '07 - the day I got my rec, I've pretty much smoked it every single day except maybe 4 days. I smoke about a joint a day Mon-Fri, two on both Sat & Sun, with hash on the side occasionally. Just wondering if anybody with any of my problems has experimented with taking it every day - like an anti-depressant vs. smoking it only on weekends, or a day break in between smokes. I'm getting good results from the MMJ. I'm happier, I'm much more friendly and polite to others. Only problem is, the tolerance. I just can't seem to catch a real heavy buzz without having to smoke about 1/3 of a gram at least. I miss being out of reality for a while, like when I first got on it. It was great for "deep-introspection"psychedelic trips, when I first got on it. Now, it's relaxing and very nice (not complaining) but it's kind of lost its punch unless I take a strong edible - which upsets my stomach and is very expensive, IMO. Taking money out of the equation, I'm hoping to find which way is more effective. So anybody else - is MMJ more effective as a daily med, or a only when you need it med? Should I take ANOTHER hit of hash? I think so.

I need to medicate all day, everday. The medication only works for me when my body is saturated in THC. The only time I ever have tolerance issues is when the weed is poor. Whenever the weed is real potent, it develop a reverse tolerance and I need to smoke less. Green Angel of Malibu has provided me with the most consistently potent medications.

[pogoismydog420]

Originally Posted by senorlou

Hi all. I smoke MMJ mainly for depression/anxiety/ insomnia. Before I got my recommendation, I only smoked it once a month (if that). Since Feb '07 - the day I got my rec, I've pretty much smoked it every single day except maybe 4 days. I smoke about a joint a day Mon-Fri, two on both Sat & Sun, with hash on the side occasionally. Just wondering if anybody with any of my problems has experimented with taking it every day - like an anti-depressant vs. smoking it only on weekends, or a day break in between smokes. I'm getting good results from the MMJ. I'm happier, I'm much more friendly and polite to others. Only problem is, the tolerance. I just can't seem to catch a real heavy buzz without having to smoke about 1/3 of a gram at least. I miss being out of reality for a while, like when I first got on it. It was great for "deep-introspection"psychedelic trips, when I first got on it. Now, it's relaxing and very nice (not complaining) but it's kind of lost its punch unless I take a strong edible - which upsets my stomach and is very expensive, IMO. Taking money out of the equation, I'm hoping to find which way is more effective. So anybody else - is MMJ more effective as a daily med, or a only when you need it med? Should I take ANOTHER hit of hash? I think so.

high tolerances suk.... get the strongest meds you can and inhale as little as posssible... been only smokin hash and been grubbin on sum of my daaaannnkk edibles the past few weeks -hash choclate today...2gs and im feelin pretty damn great rite noww
paece

[Bogart McKilo]

I rely on this plant everyday. It has been a great aid as I deal with many of the issues you do.
Just wondering...How do you smoke it? Maybe just a different method of delivery may help you out.

Thanks for asking. I smoke out of glass pipes and bongs, and joints. With hash, I smoke it in the bong with a glass screen and cold water. I also have tried many different edibles. I'm asking too much from MMJ, I guess. It still works for me, but I'm probably just uncomfortable with ANOTHER daily med, even one I love and has helped me every single day I've used it. Money is also getting to be an issue (insert humiliation here). I know MMJ is safer than almost any other substance known on earth, so I'm not worried about it giving me any kind of physical withdrawal so I'm just going to lay off it for a few days, then I'm going to smoke it and see what happens. But first, another bowl...

[Davyl]

I have been smoking pretty much regularly. i.e. every day w/ a few exceptions for the last 20+ years. After the shower I snap a bowl or two of some type of light Sativa or sometimes an OG. Then I usually don't medicate until I get home from work ...I need it. However, I do get tolerance issues from time to time, where I can smoke the strongest stuff I can find and still just not feel medicated and that leads to insomnia and a racing mind.

[pUrPlEkUsH]

I used to medicate up to 7 grams a day and i found that if you dont medicate all day or use less you get alot more effect. now i only need 1-2 grams a day. maybe tolerance is a good thing?

[OGHASHPLANT310]

Hey SenorLou I also suffer from Anxiety/Depression/Insomnia.I've found that its best to smoke Sativas during the day,and save your potent sleep inducing Indicas for the night.I like Sativas for the day because of there smell/effect the "up" high is nice for daytime Anxiety,Depression.You should try 'Cheese',or 'Grapefruit Haze' for daytime Depression/Anxiety.I like to keep it 'XXX OG' at nitetime,'Bananna Kush','Ingrid','Purple Erkle',the best sleep med for me is the 'HASHPLANT'.

Short breaks from smoking are terrible for the first 3 days for me. After that, I can take it or leave it, but usually almost always have returned so far. Less is more for the head effect you describe as being hard to recreate. I get it again after taking at least one full week off from smoking.

I am trying to convert to edibles as a "taper" right now. It does indeed help with the mood, but not too sure about the anxiety yet. Depends on so many things. This is day 7 on my reduced smoking "forced break". Sore throats are wickedly unpleasant.

[Pandorajones]

I find that MMJ works best for me when I take it on an as needed basis, but I take it for chronic pain and digestive problems. If depression were my problem (and it has been from time to time) I would take regular clarity breaks and a day off from time to time to avoid getting "stuck". Weed is good for arresting cycling, depressing thoughts, but everything has to be dealt with eventually.

Get out if you can, get some exercise if you're able, and learn something new. Get involved in some sort of spiritual practice, and don't be hard on yourself. Take a hit if you are on a downward spiral and need to arrest your fall. That's what worked best for me. Staying high didn't. Commune with nature!

You do develop a tolerance after a while resulting in a need for more and stronger weed. If you can't get high, take a break.

Good luck Sporadic, i hope you feel better soon.

[skidrow3]

Originally Posted by senorlou

Since Feb '07 - the day I got my rec, I've pretty much smoked it every single day except maybe 4 days. I smoke about a joint a day Mon-Fri, two on both Sat & Sun, with hash on the side occasionally. Just wondering if anybody with any of my problems has experimented with taking it every day - like an anti-depressant vs. smoking it only on weekends, or a day break in between smokes. I'm getting good results from the MMJ. I'm happier, I'm much more friendly and polite to others.

This sounds like me. I started out smoking a little @ night before bed. The longer I did that I thought, "Let's wake-n-bake & see what that's all about" I thought that was just the best!. The longer I smoked, the more benifits I saw to use everyday.

I smoke about the same amount as you, about 1/2 to 1g/d, 2x on weekends,-no hash though. I'm more happier, serene, thoughtful, & patient with my family thanks to it. As a diabetic it helps my appetite, keeps my BP low (119/68, 58pulse), & lowers pressure in my eyes which keeps my vision good.

[kanaloa]

I used to have major anxiety issues but smoking some good indica at night has helped me so much. Now most sativas don't work out for me. With the exception of 3rd eye, Ak47, and snow cap those are awesome daytime meds for me. To make a long story short. MMJ has helped me so much in the last year. I have stopped taking Lexapro and haven't needed Xanex at all because I have not had any anxiety attacks in a long time. I am not an all day smoker but I do like to light up around 7pm and relax and enjoy the rest of my evenings before bed. Oh and I always light up when I am enjoying a band at a club or a big concert.

Great posts. I'm drooling from all the strains mentioned. I did take some time off - a week - and then smoked a bunch of Mango. DAMN! is about all I can say. Felt like the first time. Now I know the secret to MMJ. Sometimes, less is more.

[ps-med]

I'm fairly new to medicating and have found that for my depression taking the occasional edible works best. I did have a strange experience about a week ago. I had taken a small amount of a brownie and had a good nights sleep, the next day I had a very "stoned" feeling that lasted for about 1/2 an hour. Haven't had that happen since.

[ps-med]

Originally Posted by Pandorajones

I find that MMJ works best for me when I take it on an as needed basis, but I take it for chronic pain and digestive problems. If depression were my problem (and it has been from time to time) I would take regular clarity breaks and a day off from time to time to avoid getting "stuck". Weed is good for arresting cycling, depressing thoughts, but everything has to be dealt with eventually.

Get out if you can, get some exercise if you're able, and learn something new. Get involved in some sort of spiritual practice, and don't be hard on yourself. Take a hit if you are on a downward spiral and need to arrest your fall. That's what worked best for me. Staying high didn't. Commune with nature!

You do develop a tolerance after a while resulting in a need for more and stronger weed. If you can't get high, take a break.

Good luck Sporadic, i hope you feel better soon.

I agree with this. I tend to have days where something sets me off and I start to spiral downwards. I take a capsule that I made with some good Indica and about an hour later I am able to stop spiraling and focus on *why* I am spiraling. I also am seeing a psychologist to deal with some issues and I think that the MMJ has been really helpful to keep me from spiraling out of control. Better than a pill-a-day anyday.

[onecrazyfoo]

Sometimes I feel like I should go cold turkey for a few days to make the next session all that much better but it never happens ...I am one cranky SOB if I dont medicate throughout the day....

[creeper]

I've been medicating for 2 yrs now and lavender still puts me to sleep stops the insomnia and muscle spasm in legs. it closes my eyes for me

[GoddessHerb]

I've been medicating for over a decade on and off. I use cannabis on an as needed basis. Some days or weeks it's 4-5 x's a day sometimes it's 2-3x's a day. I try and medicate according to the situation and how I am feeling that day. For me it's one of the best benefits of using cannabis as a medicine. I can adjust the dose based on what I need.

I too find occasional breaks to be very beneficial. Usually they are 3 days, sometimes 3 weeks. I especially like to use my break time to see how the symptoms of my conditions are without the use of any medication. It let's me get a feel for whether I'm getting better or worse or just staying the same. It also allows me to find out which varieties work best for me and my symptoms.

For depression I don't need to smoke all day every day. I can see a noticable improvement in my symptoms for a couple of days after I've medicated. For concentration and distraction I need to medicate more often.

Good luck finding what works best for you. I think it's the way medicine should be, do what works best for you. Hope this helps. Have a great day.

Blessed be~