Depression

[Jason Rimbaud]

3 hours ago, chris191070 said:

A great article @Jason Rimbaud.

I've been with my partner for 25 years (married for 10 of them) and he has suffered from stress, depression and numerous other illnesses all his life. So I totally understand where you are coming from.

Chris

I wrote such a long comment, I actually edited myself. I might turn it into a blog entry as I cut so much in regards to being a spouse walking alongside someone who struggles with this.   
 

thank you.  

[Mikiesboy]

On 8/27/2024 at 2:55 PM, LJCC said:

CBD has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a drug for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy, suggesting that the compound has a satisfactory long-term safety profile for this neurological condition.

Yes, it's effective. But you have to be aware of what kind of mental problem you specifically have where you'd still want to discuss it with a professional.

Most licensed therapists will provide prescriptions for it.

Talk to your psychiatrist before using CBD, as it can affect your liver, as do some antidepressants.  Combining them can increase the drug's (SSRI) side effects and raise the risk of liver damage. 

My meds are quite balanced (knock on wood; they remain that way a bit longer), so I haven't considered adding CBD. My shrink is still on the fence about prescribing it.