Weed replaces perscription drugs

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First off, I wanna state that I had have depression, anxiety and OCD for a very long time. I was diagnosed many years ago and was placed on an antidepressant called Effexor (spelling?). I was on it for a while, but then I noticed I was gaining weight so I had to get off it, since that was part of what was making me depressed (getting fat). So I weaned myself off the drugs.

Well that was back in 2002. I was fine for a while, but then some really bad shit went down, and in 2007 I had top get back on the antidepressants. I explained to my doctor about the weight gain from the previous drugs, so she put me on Prozac, since it typically does not have that side effect.

The Prozec did wonders! Helped me a lot. The only bad thing about it was the price - very expensive. But at the time, I had drug coverage through work, so I only had to pay 20%% which wasn't that bad. 20%% of $250 is only $50, so I guess it could have been worse.

I stayed on Prozac for quite a while. Though some really BAD shit went down last year, including stuff with my family, friends and relationship. Not to mention people were harassing me a lot at work. I remained on the Prozac until Fall 2009. That's when I lost my job. The assholes let me go, without any warning. And my benefits were cut off.

So... it was either stay on the Prozac or eat. I was choosing the Prozac for a while, and I started losing a lot of weight. I finally couldn't do it anymore, so I weaned myself off the Prozac.

I was okay for a while but then the good old depression and anxiety returned in full force. I have a history of cutting myself, btw. It wasn't hard for me to find a new job, but it does not offer benefits for a while.

The good news is I'm working, but I still can't get my perscription drugs, which is BAD. It's now pay the power bill or freeze to death. So I still can't afford my meds.

I started going insane again. Like REALLY bad. I even took my curling iron and burnt my wrists really bad one night. I couldn't believe it. But that's what happens when I'm not on the meds.

A friend of mine suggest I start smoking pot, since it worked fot them. I tried it a couple times in 2004, but I didn't like it. Though this time in late 2009, I was desperate to try something. So I took a hit.

Guess what? It helped. Thankfully my friend is very nice and had a large supply, so I get a really awesome deal.

I never thought I would smoke pot, but here I am feeling so much better. I was told it's actually a healthy alternative to perscription drugs. What do you all think?

For the record, I would never sell it!!! I just need to smoke it to help me from killing myself.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    What ever gets you thru the night m'man...

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  • t7796
    13 years ago

    fuck yeah smoke all the weed you want, weed isnt exactly good for you but compared to anti depressants its alot better for your health. and no with drawals from weed

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  • Escapeeee23
    14 years ago

    I have general anxiety disorder and ADHD and used to take Prozac before switching to Lexapro. I still haven't noticed a difference, but I still take it. But on those nights where I can't sleep due to nerves (or when having a panic attack), I often wish I had some weed to smoke. Hopefully more states will allow medicinal marijuana.

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  • Anywho
    14 years ago

    a lot of people say this, I also smoke to help with depression and anxiety. Puff puff give!

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  • Dream_Catcher789
    14 years ago

    yea that's a great alternative if it helps you!

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  • Sentin3l
    13 years ago

    Get caught smoking that and you'll just have another thing on your mind to kill yourself over. Not to mention the fine you could receive, so although you think your getting a Deal, in the long run if you get caught it's gonna cost you bail and fines.

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    • TheSlipperyPig
      12 years ago

      the only stoners that get caught are the ones that are idiots and most likely also melt away their brain with crack.

      my uncle has been smoking weed in his basement for over 40 years and still hasn't been caught and probably never will because what are the chances of a cop knocking on your door to check up on you? zilch.

      the only reason it remains illegal is because corporate assholes realized it could be used to make gas(seeds) and its a more healthy hallucinogen than that of cigarettes or alcohol. that combined with it being a natural plant on the earth just makes it all the more hated by suits.

      so no, in the long run nothing will happen to you if you are smart about it and only take it occasionally around a time when most people are sleeping and there isn't much traffic (most cops steer clear of house streets and tend to stick to the main roads)

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