Depression relief

[Magenta]

Hi all. i am new to the site. I have used for years and at 52 years I am using more for depression relief than pure enjoyment, although it is still an enjoyable thing to do. I generally grow my own but am looking at finding specific seeds for depression and wonder if any data has been collected on this. Cheers

[Psychonaut]

Hi Magenta.

 

I have looked into this myself before, some of the best info I ran across is here,

 

http://www.rollitup.org/seed-strain-reviews/297063-strains-bi-polar-anti-anxiety.html

 

Especially the information provided by the user Hobbes.

 

I have some Strawberry Cough going now myself, can not wait to try it, although its a stretchy plant and yield is not great. I want to get some TGA gear as well, especially some Jilly Bean, which does not appear to be mentioned there.

 

You should also look into some theanine,

 

http://www.web-us.com/l-theanine_anxiety_reducer.htm

 

Have been using this stuff the last month and its by far one of the best supplements I have ever tried, I have tried a lot. Should use a good fish/cod liver oil as well which would help mood in the longer term, on top of the fact its great for your heart and disease prevention.

 

Cheers mate.

[Magenta]

This place is brilliant. Thanks so much psychonaut. Will check it all out. cheers

[Gabzilla]

Hi magenta,

 

If you don't mind me asking, how long have you been smoking to combat depression? Did you try other things before deciding weed was the way to go?

I'm asking because I sometimes do the same thing, but I sort of see it as more of a short-term fix than anything.

[jabez]

Sativa dominated strains are the best for depression, imo. I find the high from Sativas to usually be far more inspirational than indicas, they seem to make you want to get active and into the world. Where as indicas just make you want to pike out in front of the tv and eat crap.

 

EDIT: btw, although I do personally use (and always will) cannabis to treat depression, it should be noted that I don't think drugs of any kind on there own will relieve depression in the longterm.

 

Best thing, honestly, eat healthy (lots of fruit and veggies, no saturated fat), drink lots of water, get atleast half an hour of sun everyday and exercise as much as you can. Easier said than done, I know. But it's the only thing that will work in the longterm, imo.

 

Peace

Edited April 16, 2011 by jabez

[Dallas]

I found that Mazar was a very uplifting, clear and energetic stone which ( for me ) was good for depression but every one is different so what works for me may not work for others..

 

Good luck on your search to find the perfect strain

 

Dallas.

[pisspotgrower]

hey hey , my wife been sick had bad anxiety and depression, i have been told i have it 2......weed keeps me sane more than piss n other drugs for sure.....what every pills docs give the mrs while thay help, weed helps moe i think.and when she runs out doesnt spaz out like on the meds

[everest]

need something to make you move , from experience i'd say

 

mexican sativa , colombian .. or any sativa dom cross plant .. look for the uplifting buds

 

good luck

 

ev

[vertexx]

Just for my two bits..I couldn't imagine smoking any Indica plant in order to reduce depression.

Increase it maybe..! Indica is great for pain relief,that's about it though..

I had the misfortune of actually smoking some "medical cannabis" from a visitin USA friend once. Dull heavy and depressing as all hell. But then it was prescribed for medical use, (pain).

 

Sativa seems to be the best for depression. It will uplift the spirits indeed.

[SHEEPinWOLFskin]

Best thing, honestly, eat healthy (lots of fruit and veggies, no saturated fat), drink lots of water, get atleast half an hour of sun everyday and exercise as much as you can. Easier said than done, I know. But it's the only thing that will work in the longterm, imo.Peace

 

Too true

[The Hash Nibbler]

Hey Magenta, White Widow, early harvested 70% clear trichs 30% amber. If that doesnt get you happy nothing will. Theres a reason its been a staple in the dam for so long, it makes people happy! Sure theres plenty more out there. I gotta admit, taking care of yourself and getting out in the sun helps a lot too to keep the black dog at bay. Peace. Gh72