marijuana vs anti-depressants. which would you choose if your doctor gave you a choice?

Question 1
marijuana vs anti-depressants. which would you choose if your doctor gave you a choice?...  lets say you went to your doctor and he diagnosed you with depression. he then gives you two choices to choose from to treat your depression, to either use marijuana (assuming you live in a state where its medically legal), or standard prescription anti-depressants? explain your choice.


also note:
-marijuana can worsen depression for some people, but research has shown that in low doses it can be effective for depression.
-anti-depressants have helped many people for depression, but can instantly worsen depression and cause suicidal thoughts and other side-effects.
-anti-depressants work for some people but not others, and the exact same thing goes for marijuana.

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1)   anti depression pills... if they work... weed can make u more depressed. - Megan V

2)   why not a sublingual b12 under the tongue or a shot and away with the depression and no hang over or ill effects from either drug! - John Whittington

3)   I would see both as equals in view of depression, both can also be misused. But from personal experience, i would choose marijuana. When i was on anti-depressants treating a mild case of depression, i felt completely torn apart when i was on anti- depressants, i was not myself and felt horrible all the time. But on the wider range of things, marijuana is more versatile and can treat more things. - Greg Faircloth

4)   Having been severely depressed for a few years, and somewhat depressed for many years, I have an opinion.
I believe that depression should be treated with counseling. Using meds alone, whether is anti-depressants or legal marijuana just doesn't work well. I am sure there is research that supports what I am saying.

I was on prozac twice for a few years. It really helped me get the energy to help myself. I went to counseling and did a lot of self-help techniques.

No to directly answer the question you asked. I would pick marijuana because it is easier on the liver and has fewer possible negative health side effects. - Shamama

5)   Drugs are bad - Slimm

6)   i would choose to ditch the "doctors" advice and run a mile ...... then i would go get another professional opinion from a naturopath and follow their advice to do things like clean the junk food out of my diet including sodas, alcohol, caffeine and fake food and drink more freshly juiced green juices like carrott and celery juice ...... and i would do some meditation and practice mindfullness ... practice being aware of my thoughts and acknowledging them as just that ..... thoughts, ideas, notions that have been imprinted by society, television, media, family, teachers, friends.... thoughts are only words..... and can be changed.

i would also try and pinpoint any food and / or chemical intolerances and address them.

but i would never listen to anybody who suggested i take antidepressants or mj ever again.

bless
x - Minx

7)   Anti-Depressants - Tigger

8)   marijuana...I've tried so many anti-depressants and have to deal with all these annoying side effects. If one anti-depressant doesn't work they just try another one...and another one...and another...it just keeps on going. I think I'd rather save my liver the trouble and just use marijuana - HempHumper


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Question 2
how can i prevent a yeast infection?...  
vaginal yeast infection

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2)   Eat healthier. YI are usually from chemical imbalances. Learn your body and the effects it has from drink too much sodas, fried, junk food, etc. - Pregnant Mommy!

3)   You Can Prevent And Yeast Infection by Washing Down There Every Single Day With Soap And Water

There Are Vag Products You Can Use To Be Extra Clean But Just Wash Up Everyday And You'll Be Fine....No Worries :) - Ella

4)   rub yourself with hydrogen peroxide you slutty sluttly girl

disclaimer: don't rub yourself with hydrogen peroxide - polskidance

5)   Wear cotton panties . Avoid tampons. Allow everything to drain naturally.Avoid antibiotics as they upset the natural ph in the vagina and expose you to infections. - oldknowitall

6)   Wear cotton panties ONLY - they need to be breathable and that polyester/rayon whatever is not breathable! On that note, keep from wearing pants that are too tight around your crotch-area. Don't use scented tampons/pads. Eat healthier and drink plenty of water. If you are taking some sort of antibiotic that could be causing multiple yeast infections, talk to your doctor. - Christine g

7)   The biggest thing I did to prevent yeast infection was to stop wearing synthetic underwear and wear cotton instead.

Next when you take antibiotics eat yogurt about two to three hours after the antibiotic is taken. If you do get one use OTC yeast medication. If you almost always get them when taking antibiotics, then use the OTC medication probabilistically. Towards the end of the antibiotic cycle. If you know a particular antibiotic nearly always causes you to get an infection ask to be prescribed medication to keep from getting one. - ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥


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Question 3
What are the effects from the Drug METH?...  This is for a paper on drugs, I got meth like in breaking bad lol but my teacher said not the blue shit haha :P. What are the effects of the drug meth? Like does it keep you awake and for how long? Side effects? And the high? What does it feel like?
Also is it addicting if so physically or mentally?

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1)   methamphetamine is a potent psychostimulant drug of the amphetamine and phenethylamine families. It is closely related to the drug amphetamine and lisdexamfetamine. Methamphetamine, amphetamine, and lisdexamfetamine are all used as ADHD medications under the trade names of Desoxyn, Adderall, and Vyvanse, respectively. It tends to increase wakefulness, lessen fatigue, and induce euphoria by acting on the monoamine neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. The reason it tends to be more euphoric than amphetamine or lisdexamfetamine is its mechanism of action on serotonin; while amphetamine and lisdexamfetamine are known to induce euphoria, meth does so to a much more extreme extent. chemically it is a methylated version of amphetamine. - Jordan

2)   Dude...there is tonnes of information about this online. You should check out www.erowid.com which is the best site to use to find this sort of information. You want to know if it's physically or mentally addictive...google meth user in the picture section and then you tell me what sort of effect it has. It's an evil drug. It takes your life and your youth and as it does this, you don't care. - Minky

3)   It makes you steal from other people. You lose all sense of right and wrong and have no conscience. You would steal from your own mother if you were a regular user. In fact, meth users steal from their own mothers quite often, actually... as often as they have the chance.

Also, it makes all your teeth fall out, and be literally rotting. A corpse usually has a cleaner, prettier mouth than a meth user, if you've ever seen the photos of meth users. Your immune system becomes weak and you are much more likely to catch viral and bacterial infections to which normal, healthy people would be immune even on a junk food diet.

It is horrible for your health. Meth users make the cigarette smokers look like health nuts by comparison. In a few short years, not only do teeth start to fall out but aging happens at many times the normal, natural rate of a non-meth user. After 5 years of meth use a 30 year old would look liek a walking corpse. Also the cheeks shrink in as well, like a corpse. This condition cannot be reversed even if meth use is stopped.

Also it is a stimulant and is not good for hearth health either. It raises blood pressure significantly. An overdose can be fatal.

It is usually "cut" with car battery acid, which contains significant amounts of lead.

It is addictive both mentally and physically.

It will destroy any sense of ambition and capability to accomplish goals. You can have an addiction to coffee or cigarettes and still do fine at a job. Most meth users are unemployed and get by in life by leeching off their parents (even at 25+ years old) or anyone else who will help them. Or they will steal anything they can get their hands on. - CrocoDuck


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Question 4
To cure Hernia is there an alternative to surgery?...  Due to ankylosing spondylytus doctors are not able to administer anesthesia in my spine is there any medicine or exercise to cure hernia on my right side?

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1)   Laying on of hands. Sorry couldn't help it.

Exercise to strengthen the muscle structures. Wear a hernia truss.

But why do you have to have spinal anesthesia? Can't you have a general anesthesia instead? That's what was used during my hernia procedure. - ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥

2)   I guess it really depends on the location and severity of the hernia. Exercise doesn't seem like a good way to fix this, as most forms of exertion will increase the pressure inside your abdomen and may worsen your condition.

What I don't get is why a contraindication to spinal block is preventing you from pursuing a surgical repair. Is there some reason general anesthesia isn't an option? How far has the AS progressed? - Gary

3)   Perhaps the Gerson Therapy could help this. The Gerson Therapy helps heal many things including tissue and wounds. There is an interesting film called The Gerson Miracle you can also watch it or rent it from Netflix.

Good luck - soren


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Question 5
What are some side effects of sleeping pills?...  I have to take them cuz I have insomnia.

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1)   they usually effect people in the day time instead of the night time when people want to sleep. why not some comfy tea to settle your nerves and let you sleep.health food stores have many different items that will help sleep teas especially. - John Whittington

2)   Decreased mental alertness (be careful driving, operating machinery), dry mouth, dizziness, nausea, and possible withdrawl symptoms when discontinuing the meds.

Some patients develop tolerances to these drugs, so if you feel like they aren't working as well as they used to, be sure to contact your doctor. Do not increase the dosage on your own.

There is also a risk of dependence with some varieties.

Avoid alcholol completely. Drink plenty of water. - Gary

3)   Chamomile tea will really help! Sleeping pills usually cause dependency, making it difficult for you to sleep without the pills. Also I heard certain kinds have strange effects like sleep-walking or things like that. You should find out what kind you take and google it! - Christine g


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