TheBoost said:

bkev said:

I'm starting to seriously consider getting a medical marijuana card. I've been really depressed lately, and for some reason smoking tends to motivate me - in other words, everything feels less hopeless and I remember I have a semblance of direction in my life. The only reservation I have is that I want to go into the field of education, which is technically a government job. Also, I might abuse it. I'd like to think I'm smart enough not to, but that's what I (falsely) said about alcohol.

Marijuana is generally not the best choice, as it tends to increase depression. Starting a depressant that you might likely abuse might be a bad choice.

If you're willing to get a card a go through a dispensary, perhaps you might be better off with something that treats depression.

It depends, some doctors perscribe marijuana as an anti-depressant. This is what a school doctor perscribed to a friend of mine and it was fairly effective. A friend of mine self-medicates this way as well because she says it helps clear her mind and not focus on negative things. Like any medication for psychological issues, it's always case by case. To cure depression you usually have to try more than one drug until you find one right for you.