Calculus

So I had to go see a new psychiatrist since my insurance doesn't cover my previous one and I don't feel like dropping $300+ for just a session. Anyway I brought up the fact that I smoke everyday (at least for now) to deal with my anxiety. I also brought up all the pharmaceuticals I have taken in the past too. He still warned me about the long term effects with weed and how it might further bring out anxiety and other issues in the long run... it has more of a chance of giving me cancer from smoking, studies from the NIHM, blah, blah, blah. I just didn't feel like arguing with him. Looks like he already took the anti-medicinal marijuana stance. It's almost like the scoffed at the fact that I called it medicinal. It just makes me shake my head...

BTW, when I smoke everyday, it's usually a bowl just before I go to sleep. And that's usually enough since I'm not smoking mids, swag, or something like that.

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SleepyJohn

You must have an old issue psychiatrist. Probably a Main Stream Politically correct prejudice, non-informed Factory shrink! We wouldn't be surprised, if He became a psychiatrist who became a doctor of medicine, but didn't like washing His hands too much, so became a brain changer. There are good Doctors,and there are Really Great Physicians! Unfortunately there are some people, who have a piece of paper on the wall, who spend their time wasting Yours. (Non-Insurance Public Shrinks)

Buzzby

Your shrink isn't necessarily close-minded. He might just be ignorant. I'd collect all kinds of evidence for the efficacy of medical marijuana for your problem, print it out, and present it to him.

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Plaidheart

You could mention vaporizers to your doctor, it may change is decision its worth a shot.

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dirtbomb

Marijuana Uses - Dr. Lester Grinspoon's Marijuana Uses
Dr. Lester Grinspoon's website.
I can't guarantee that it will change your Psychiatrist's mind, but it's certainly worth a shot.

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marijuanavillle7

Show him the book "The emporer wears no clothes" by Jack Herer. It's pretty much the pot bible.

I'm sure there are several other physicians that would love to recommend that you use marijuana for your anxiety.

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Calculus

Here's the thing I don't get. He says he's lived in the bay area for about 3 years and he somewhat understands the movement, but he still thinks it will get in the way of treatment. Then he made comment to the point of "It's even more crazy in Southern California where they actually think marijuana can help with ADHD"... Well ff I had ADHD I'd rather not take an amphetamine-like drug like ritalin, but to each their own, right? Sigh.

I'm just happy that my parents are somewhat at least open to the fact that I use marijuana for medicinal purposes.