Does anyone else get depression from pot?

Question

Okay, I seem to live in a town where ALL, and I mean ALL my friends from school and neighborhood are potheads/casual smokers. So I every once or twice a month, smoke weed in a gathering aswell, it was first out of curiousity, than for fun when I actually could afford it. But here's my question to all the smokers. I could not find any reference to this issue of mine on the internet. Why the f*ck do I wake up depressed as sh*t in the morning? I wake up REAALLY sad and my muscles all aching, I sleep for like 5 extra hours and not feeling like doing ****. I just call up my girlfriend and talk to her for hours because I feel like nobody loves me. This feeling goes away in maybe 18 to 24 hours but I feel very stupid around this "hang-over" time aswell. I do computer programming, I can't concentrate on any solution whatsoever, so I make sure I have the next 2 days off before I smoke pot. But everyone tells me pot takes depression away, how come it "gives" me depression? Anyone?

I thought I had made that clear in my question, I apologize. When I don't smoke I am not depressed, I am pretty sure it's some sort of hang-over effect. And while I am having the hang-over depression I definately think, "Ugh, it wasn't worth it" but when it's done and say 2 weeks pass, I say to myself, "I guess it wasn't that bad", and just remember how much I laughed, and how good of times I spent with my girlfriend. Sure enough a friend comes over with pot, I someone is smoking pot when I go to a friend's house and I end up having the urge to have fun stronger than the half forgotten after effects. I tried to quit, but I just miss gettin high with friends and doing stupid crap, and nothing seems "as fun" anymore. So yea, it's tuff, but I guess I can quit this peticular time and try to enjoy simpler things.

Answer 1

That is a good question hun.I was a heavy pot smoker for 8 years from the ages of 14 to 22.I smoked it everyday.
One day, after a long day I sat down and took a bong rip.Before I knew it, My chest felt like it was caving in ,I got dizzy,nausaus,and real panicky.Anyways,I ended up in the ER and was told I was having a panic attack.
I thought OMG, No F@#$%* Way.I have been smoking for years and never had a problem.So I went on medicine to stop the panic and the creeping deppression that follows along with it.And to be honest I have never really been the same since.Sadly, that turned out to be the last day I ever smoked pot because I always started to get panic attacks after the fact.
Its been 5 years since I last smoked and God I miss it everyday lol.
I guess my point to you would be.... Allthough there is no real documentation out there to prove it does or doesnt cause depression.Use your bodys response to the drug as a barometer.If it doesnt feel good dont do it sweetie.
And as far as the people saying pot takes depression away.Im sure it does for some people.Other people it just makes them sleepy and other people it only makes them hungry.People metabolize drugs differently and there is really no norm as to how it affects the masses of people.
Hope you feel better!!

Answer 2

If you only smoke pot 1 or 2 times a month your tolerance is very low and it will affect your body and mind much more than a regular user. I get laid-off every winter and go Mexico, Jamacia, Carribbeans, or whereever and I smoke down. I stay drug free the rest of the year so when I first start smoking I get so high and when I go to bed and themn wake my body is toast and I cant think straight and forget stuff. But the more you smoke the more your body adjusts and you feel and come down more normal and easier. I dont suggest becoming a pothead full-time year-round but I find nothing more relaxing and safe. And dont believe these idiots that tell you long-term pot use causes depression, LIARS!

Answer 3

I am a VERY regular smoker and reading over your question reminded me of how I felt back when I first got started just not as severe(pushing 30 now). You really are hung over from the pot, these symptoms will go away eventually IF you continue to smoke. I would recommend, since your hangovers are so severe, that you really try to stay away from pot. Ask yourself if the way you feel after is worth it. If it is then you'll need to start using regularly before your hangovers lighten up.

Answer 4

Research has shown that smoking skunk causes depression in the long term. Your friends are misinformed if they think pot takes away depression. Pot suppresses your brain activity and only temporary dulls your senses so the depression is felt less. However, research continues with cannabis and we will only know in the future the full term effects of smoking cannabis. The good news is the risks of developing physical dependence to cannabis is lower and unlikely but you are probably addicted to the cigarettes you roll the cannabis with. Good luck in making the shift to being a non smoker. I have done it and believe me it is not as difficult as you would imagine it to be.

Answer 5

You must be smoking some sorry sh*t. I don't mean to be rude but that is what happens when u have regular. I would wake up really groggy when i smoke regular. And no it definetly does not give me depression. It in fact makes me feel more relaxed and happier. I am not really a morning person but when i smoke KB "kind bud" i wake up feelin refreshed and ready to start my day.

Answer 6

Well apparently you are not everybody...it is doing this to you and you do not want to change your brain chemistry...so maybe you better stop. I am a former 60/70s gal and saw this all around and the pot now is relly strong and laced with goodness knows what. If you really want to smoke it ....grow your own ...at least you have control. My last husband ruined his brain....who knew...we didn't and many have been affected adversely.

Answer 7

It is not a very known fact that smoking pot leads to such simptems as paranoia depression and eventualy scitzaphinia
I would talk to your local GP and try somthing else
S.G.

Answer 8

That's the reason I don't get drunk. It leaves me depressed the next day. No problems with herbal remedies. Maybe you should stay away from the stuff.

Answer 9

oit is depressant so that's probably why but if u dint like the way u feel dont smoke or smoke more then u will build up ur tolerance

Answer 10

So stop smoking and see after a month if you are still depressed..