Does anyone have any information regarding cannabis use and mental well-being? I ask because as a user (not a heavy user ... a joint in the evening usually, mixed with tobacco as cigarette substitute), I get a little concerned that it could scramble my brain in the future. I Googled it but all the sites seem to be very biased ("If your teen smokes one puff of marijuana, they could die instantly in agony!" kinda thing!). Maybe I'm just being paranoid? ...
if you are prone to depression you might want to be careful, but if you're feeling fine i don't think grass has lasting effects like acid and such. but i'm no doctor. personally if i smoke for a couple of months straight it does me good to take a week or so off. . . plus the grass feels stronger when i go back.
it can create psychological problems, it may may reduce your memory in the future. but for the most part, i think marijuana is ok.
I think it really all comes down to the effects of each individual person on how the use of mjane effects the mental well being of each individual person and the underlying situational type things with the use of mjane. I know some ppl are more sensitive to it than others. I am really allergic to mjane since going on psyche meds back in the 90's. I know some ppl who are on meds and it helps them to relax and is a benifit to them and there are some ppl I have seen who are prone to parinoia (schizophrenia diagnosed persons) who totally go all freak out crazy fbi cia and all when they smoke and so in those persons it has a negative effect. I guess the main problem with reasearch with the effects of mjane in 'real' studies and effects are not technically known since ppl can not really keep a study on it as it is illegal most places and so no real doucumentation can be made or clinical trial type studies to research on. I think it should be legal in my opinion as I have seen many other things that are legal destroy ppl much more than mjane yet that is another topic. Peace LS
Spuff: In college, I smoked weed every day for about 10 years, then finally kicked the habit since I over did it. I graduated with top grades and went to work. My memory is fine but the problem is the anxiety and bipolar got worse. Now I realize that self medication can be way over done. 25 years have gone by and I'm trying some weed again in the evening about 3 days apart. I want to see if it has the same antianxiety effect. I'm worried too since I don't have a medical weed card and don't want to get going with a bad habit again.
if you are worried about this it means for you the warning bells are already ringing. no doubt mj affects people in different ways.
I smoked frequently (5x a week) from the time I was 16 or so till I was 18. I had some memory issues (some of which are still with me), and it worsened my anxiety problems. If I go easy and only do it once in a while (less than once a month) I'm fine, but it's not worth fiddling around with my mental health to go much more often than that. I know several people who are fine after smoking more than I did, but like others are saying, it affects everyone differently.
When I got through heavy smoking phases, I definetely get lazier. It varies by person, but the odds of it say triggering latent schizophrenia are pretty low.
now i come from adifferent vantage point from all this.... i have never been on any meds at all and could definitely have gotten plenty a script for them through the years.. i have however smoked about 2joints a day most every day for about 20 years now....... it chills my mind for me,,,, doesnt mask my troubles but allows my brain to slow down enough to decipher things in a more rational sort of way and allows me to do it without having some sort of emotional breakdown... i dont get lazy i will piddle all day long n get loads accomplished when i smoke in light doses throughout the day.... i sleep without recurring nightmares when i actually can sleep which can be a rarity at times... give me a day or two without smoking i am waking up with nite terrors.... sure my brain n memory have suffered a bit but when you have always had a photographic memory losing a bit of it isnt a bad thing........ form a totally different angle... it truly does help my ms flareups when they are bad and when i dont smoke i have alot more problems in a matter of a couple days with it....
Dilligaf: I know what you mean since I slow down and have the patience to fix things around the house. I don't feel so frantic or driven. I have troubles with mania and tend to speed through chores. My sleep is effected........wake up, sleep, wake up ......all night during periods of mania. My meds help and light doses of weed seems to help too. Can you work at your job when stoned?
yes i can,,, although i cant say its stoned so much as a lil buzz,,,, wouldnt do it stoned crazy,,, to much could happen,,,,, n i got responsibilities that i cant screw up any worse than i already have
Well, I've never been on any meds and, as far as I know, I've never had any mental conditions. I mean, I've had the odd periods of being depressed for a few days but that's life, I guess. Marijuana just helps me unwind and relax and just find things more entertaining. I've never dwelled on my mental well-being in relation to smoking ... it's just something that I would like to know more about so that I feel more 'in the know', sorta thing.
Marijuana is ok if used occasioanly, heavily or abused will cause psychological problems. This is the internet information I found after reading what seems millions of websites.
i dont necessarrily think it causes the problems it just allows peoples true self to shine through,,,,upon occasion,,,,,
Sounds like some paranoia to me... Hehe But seriously, do you think it is any worse then any prescription concoction these psyche dealers are pushing... ?
don't ever google for information, the information lies in the stories of other stoners not government related shite that suppoprts the profitable war on drugs. marijuana will cause psychological problems if used as an escape to the pressures of life, an anti-depressant, if used every night, if used to mask feelings that one has for any period of time. if you have the mind then you can hack it. those that can take pot or leave it are true marijuana users. people that feel addicted and always crave a joint, i.e. you wake up in the morning and you have to have that spliff or else you won't get out of bed - well that's abusing the herb and i suppose it's a bit like the adam and eve story and the tree with the forbidden fruit on.. weed is a tricky one it can be so good yet once you start getting a taste for it, problems can arise. mentally, cannabis will cause problems but quitting it will see them leave. there's no permanent damage and it's as easy as that. for quitters, fuck cutting down - cold turkey is the way forward.
