Some people suffer depression due to whatever is going on in their life.
- For others it is a chemical imbalance.
My brother Matt has always been a sensitive guy. Even when we were little, his moods would fluctuate suddenly. He would get unusually angry for a 10 year old. Once Matt grew up, depression started to bother him. My brother’s depression became so severe, he often found it difficult to get out of bed, get to work or even eat regularly. I started searching for solutions online. There are all different types of pills to treat depression. Since my brother has an addictive personality, the last thing he needs is to start taking pills. I also read that pills can actually make him more depressed. He was already struggling to get through the day, I couldn’t risk making him worse. I then learned that cannabis is often used to treat depression. Cannabis has shown to stabilize mood swings and is great for combatting depression. Matt was not capable enough to get himself to a recreational marijuana dispensary. I went without him. I spoke with the budtender at the shop. The girl was very knowledgeable. She sounded very much like a qualified doctor when recommending products. We spoke at length about the benefits & drawbacks of various strains. We considered whether edibles or smoking cannabis was better. I ended up buying my brother a vape & encouraged him to smoke. Matt’s depression is so much better now. He has become a big supporter of cannabis & tells everyone how it improved his quality of life. Matt is able to keep a steady job now.