[cutie77]

I just had a baby 7months ago, dealing with a 13yr. teenager, husband working double shift, plus I am in school. I am having a hard time with everthing on my plate. I already talk to my doctors, and they would like for me to seek help. I know I smoke day in and day out, but to see a shrink, I don't know about that. I don't want to add more meds to my list of what I am all ready taking. I got digonas with cancer in 1/03, and just got into remission just a yr ago, and trying not to go back, but the type of cancer I have is very rare and not treatable. I feel like I am losing my mind here, sometimes I can smoke and not take my pills, but other time I need to take my meds and not smoke. But when I go to see this shrink, will they tell me that I can't smoke my meds. How can I seek help without having to stop smoking. If any suggestion will help, please feel free to contact me.


Love and Peace to all

[delta9gamma]

Originally Posted by cutie77

How can I seek help without having to stop smoking. If any suggestion will help, please feel free to contact me.

Hey Cutie <3


The only advice i can give is VACATION! MOMMIES DAY-OFF! SPA-DAY! Also i wouldnt mind ever babysitting for ya =) They would love my puppy lool Basically take some time off and take advantage of my offer anytime


Hugs and Kisses mommma

[Kushy420]

Hey Cutie77,

It can’t hurt to go and talk to someone. Keeping stress bottled up is the worst thing for you. What they say is not written in stone. Make an appointment with a few different psychologists so you can compare what they have to say. You might actually find one that you like and want to see on a regular basis. Just be honest with them and let them know how you feel about marijuana. Tell them about all your other medications and see if they can help you put together a plan.

I wish you and your family all the best and hope to see the happy, upbeat Cutie77 I have come to know. If there is anything I can do to help, just say the word.


Best Wishes,


Kushy420

[onecrazyfoo]

You definately need a break ...even it's just for a couple of hours...dont stop smoking period no matter what"advice"you get from any doctors or so called"shrinks"it's probably the only thing saving you from the brink of insanity....try another natural remedy,St.Johns Wort...I've heard that it works for depression,anxiety amongst other things.It's worth a shot...I hope and pray that things turn around for you.Remember, having a new baby is probably the most stressful thing on earth(that AND having 13 year old) and I'm a parent of two little ones so I know....your feelings are perfectly natural

[OttoKontrol]

If you do decide to talk to a professional, you might do better with a pyscolgist instead of a pschritrist (sorry about the spelling). The latter is a medical Dr. and will typically proscribe drugs (not always though). the pschcolgist or counsellor will just help talk you through things. You shouldn't have to quit any meds - just don't add anymore.

Just my 2 cents


Otto

It couldn't hurt to see if they can help. Remember it's always your choice as to what your treatment plan is. I know a number of people that seek help from MD's who use MMJ. Rx Medicine is always your option, your choice. Talking could't hurt. No one is going to take your choices away by talking.. I see a psy doc since my colon cancer. He has never asked me to stop using cannabis or forced medications on me. They just want to see you happy and free.

The best advice I can give is no one on this board is treating you. It's strictly between you and your Doc. So weigh advice carefully.

Kushy420 really said it best.

Originally Posted by cutie77

I just had a baby 7months ago, dealing with a 13yr. teenager, husband working double shift, plus I am in school. I am having a hard time with everthing on my plate. I already talk to my doctors, and they would like for me to seek help. I know I smoke day in and day out, but to see a shrink, I don't know about that. I don't want to add more meds to my list of what I am all ready taking. I got digonas with cancer in 1/03, and just got into remission just a yr ago, and trying not to go back, but the type of cancer I have is very rare and not treatable. I feel like I am losing my mind here, sometimes I can smoke and not take my pills, but other time I need to take my meds and not smoke. But when I go to see this shrink, will they tell me that I can't smoke my meds. How can I seek help without having to stop smoking. If any suggestion will help, please feel free to contact me.


Love and Peace to all

Hey there. I'm so sorry to hear that you're going through such a rough time.

That's a good question, about psychologists and smoking. I went to one about 3 years ago who knew I was a patient, knew my diagnosis, yet requested that I not smoke for 24 hours prior to a session. Needless to say, I didn't sleep the nights before appointments, which made it hard to make any progress at 7 the next morning...

Personally, I'd walk away from any shrink that tells you to alter your mmj intake to accommodate them. If doctors and nurses can accept the legitimacy of medicinal cannabis, psychiatrists/psychologists should be able to as well.

If you do end up seeking this kind of help, I would personally go to a psychologist as opposed to a psychiatrist. It sounds like what you need is someone to listen to what's going on in your head right now, not a cocktail of new medicine with a wide range of side effects. I've been to a few doctors who are of the mindset that if the pill they decide on for you doesn't work, another one will. This can be VERY frustrating, going through 7 or 8 different meds, oftentimes with very noticeable side effects, watching for signs of it working/being detrimental, all the while trying to work through the problems of your day to day life.

The bottom line is, every doctor is different, and some will most certainly be biased towards certain kinds of treatment. If you feel you're at a point where you absolutely need a change, maybe you should look into making an appointment with someone.

Just my 8 cents. I hope things look up for you soon. Keep us posted on how things are going, we are here to listen.

~Sky

[cutie77]

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and idea, from what I am reading of your replys it is very helpful. Yes I will go and see the doctors, before I go I know I am going to have to before the appt. It is so much better to talk when I have taken my meds. Don't you guys agree?

I am kind worry if I talk to the shrink about my problems and my family. Will it affect the doctors to interven and take my kids away? What is that I can say to be careful, so I do not lose my kids, because they are the joy of my life. And to tell the truth when I was going through chemo I had 2 miscarragies, but that didn't stop me from smoking or trying to have a baby. I had gotten pregant while I was smoking, and during chemo. My OB said if it helps with the nausea and vomiting go ahead but try to cut down. But my baby was born as a premie, because I was in a lot of pain when I stoped smoking in my 7th month, but beyond that my son was born healthy. I love my children, but I don't want to lose them if I go and see the shrink, all my others doctors know I smoke, will smoke, and contuine to smoke (until I die). How can I be safe?

[cutie77]

Originally Posted by delta9gamma

Hey Cutie <3


The only advice i can give is VACATION! MOMMIES DAY-OFF! SPA-DAY! Also i wouldnt mind ever babysitting for ya =) They would love my puppy lool Basically take some time off and take advantage of my offer anytime


Hugs and Kisses mommma

Thank you for your advice, I might take upon your offer one of these days to watch my kids. :partysmile: