Medical Marijuana for Depression

threatlevelorange

threatlevelorange

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So I have an appointment to receive my medical marijuana license. The reason is depression. They want me to bring proof that I was diagnosed. How can I do this without shelling out an additional $200 for a doctor appointment. (I was diagnosed several times in the past as my medical records show) Is there a place I can pick up my records so I don't have to pay extra money and time to get my license?
 
Lacy

Lacy

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Getting a medical license for marijuana isn't as simple as that.
I have more than depression and have so many records I don't even remember half the doctors I have go to.
I am in the same sitaution you are however my specialist retired and my GP sent me to another specialist and it just did not go over well at all.
I don't want to bring you down or anything BUT don't expect this to be easy. Its NOT!!!
And a word of advise from my own personal experience. The term 'medical marijuana' is almost a swear word in this forum. For some reason it is not looked apon favourably

For physical conditions it is much easier for a diagnosis to be established and a card given but you are talking about a mental disorder and they are a lot more strict.:neutral: Justifyably so. Physical symtoms are obvious but these illnesses are not

What you will have to do is get all your past records and take them in to see the doctor. It is going to take you some time so learn to be patient. (no pun intended):mrgreen::blsmoke::peace:
threatlevelorange said:
So I have an appointment to receive my medical marijuana license. The reason is depression. They want me to bring proof that I was diagnosed. How can I do this without shelling out an additional $200 for a doctor appointment. (I was diagnosed several times in the past as my medical records show) Is there a place I can pick up my records so I don't have to pay extra money and time to get my license?
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fdd2blk

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threatlevelorange said:
So I have an appointment to receive my medical marijuana license. The reason is depression. They want me to bring proof that I was diagnosed. How can I do this without shelling out an additional $200 for a doctor appointment. (I was diagnosed several times in the past as my medical records show) Is there a place I can pick up my records so I don't have to pay extra money and time to get my license?
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go to the dr's office that diagnosed you in the past. request copies of your records. it may take a few days for them to dig them up. :peace:
 
Lacy

Lacy

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I had my Gp sent in records with proof of my diagnosis but it didn't do me any good. :-|
fdd2blk said:
go to the dr's office that diagnosed you in the past. request copies of your records. it may take a few days for them to dig them up. :peace:
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Lacy

Lacy

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I don't mean to sound negative or cynical but perhaps its just that psycological disorders are more difficult to process than people with physical disorders. At first I was kinda ticked about it but it does make sense.

People without depressive disorders can go through major depressions so you need to prove you have a history, not just a diagnosis. If you get what I mean.:roll:

I think it is going to take you more than a few days for them to dig them out.

I just don't want you to get your hopes up.
I sincerely wish you the best of luck and please keep us posted.:peace:

fdd2blk said:
go to the dr's office that diagnosed you in the past. request copies of your records. it may take a few days for them to dig them up. :peace:
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CALIGROWN

CALIGROWN

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yea in California the law is written states marijuana can be prescribed for any illness it helps....so depression n is very common. maybe its very hard to get it in Canada but not here..
 
Lacy

Lacy

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Yes I read about it in your posts FDD. I've also read about a lot of people having no problems BUT I have yet to find anyone with a 'mental disorder' OH:twisted: I hate that term, that has gotten through.
I know of a few here but I have not yet been ablke to get that info.
I think it is from old threads ro something.

I've have been actively at this for months now with no success. I'm not meaning to discourage, in the least since I have a similar disorder, but
just thought I would mention some road blocks that you may or may not be faced with.

But stay persistent!:peace:
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all i had to show was that i was taking some kind of meds.
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CALIGROWN

CALIGROWN

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that is why the law is abused so much because so many conditions fall under "any illness or condition"
 
Lacy

Lacy

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No kidding! Thats awesome. Thats is so NOT the case for me.
I have a number of psycological disorders and honestly did not think I was going to have any problem. In fact I was very confident that i was going to get one.

The difficult part about all this in Canada is that if you don't have a specialist currently treating you who can sign your papers, then you have to find a doctor on your own who will.

In the states you guys have a link to all the doctors who are willing to sign but in Canada there is no such thing.:?
Even approaching the subject of doctors who prescibe seems to be a real taboo subject because I have been in touch with so many people and haven't really gotten anywhere.

I'm just sent around in circles. :-|

Right now my plan is to join a compassion club forum and see if I can find any info. I don't know what else to do.
I have over 30 years of medical records.:confused:
CALIGROWN said:
yea in California the law is written states marijuana can be prescribed for any illness it helps....so depression n is very common. maybe its very hard to get it in Canada but not here..
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mockingbird131313

mockingbird131313

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I have heard that some Verterians Administration doctors are aware of and approve the use of mj for some paitent conditions. I am not aware of the VA prescribing it as yet. But a vet might get a VA doc to write a script for use outside the system. It seems much more possible now.
 
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fdd2blk

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Lacy said:
No kidding! Thats awesome. Thats is so NOT the case for me.
I have a number of psycological disorders and honestly did not think I was going to have any problem. In fact I was very confident that i was going to get one.

The difficult part about all this in Canada is that if you don't have a specialist currently treating you who can sign your papers, then you have to find a doctor on your own who will.

In the states you guys have a link to all the doctors who are willing to sign but in Canada there is no such thing.:?
Even approaching the subject of doctors who prescibe seems to be a real taboo subject because I have been in touch with so many people and haven't really gotten anywhere.

I'm just sent around in circles. :-|

Right now my plan is to join a compassion club forum and see if I can find any info. I don't know what else to do.
I have over 30 years of medical records.:confused:
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don't you guys have pot dr.s?
 
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Philly_Buddah

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I was diagnosed with anxiety and severe depression a couple years ago and I have proven to myself that marijuana helps ease both of them. I have a bunch of records with being diagnosed and all the psychiatrist and counselor appointments I had. I dont think I can get a medical marijuana license in Pennsylvania or Ohio but im not sure. If anyone gets a medical marijuana license for depression or any other mental disorder tell me how u got it and what u had to do becuz ive been wanting one for a while now. Im willing to move to another state or to canada if I cant get 1 here.
 
Lacy

Lacy

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Hi philly,
I am right there with you on this because I am seeking the same info. I live in Canada but I THINK from what I heave read in this forum that California gives out cards for depression and Florida but I could be wrong. I hope some others join this thread to help out because it can be very frustrating.:?

Philly_Buddah said:
I was diagnosed with anxiety and severe depression a couple years ago and I have proven to myself that marijuana helps ease both of them. I have a bunch of records with being diagnosed and all the psychiatrist and counselor appointments I had. I dont think I can get a medical marijuana license in Pennsylvania or Ohio but im not sure. If anyone gets a medical marijuana license for depression or any other mental disorder tell me how u got it and what u had to do becuz ive been wanting one for a while now. Im willing to move to another state or to canada if I cant get 1 here.
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fdd2blk

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Philly_Buddah said:
I was diagnosed with anxiety and severe depression a couple years ago and I have proven to myself that marijuana helps ease both of them. I have a bunch of records with being diagnosed and all the psychiatrist and counselor appointments I had. I dont think I can get a medical marijuana license in Pennsylvania or Ohio but im not sure. If anyone gets a medical marijuana license for depression or any other mental disorder tell me how u got it and what u had to do becuz ive been wanting one for a while now. Im willing to move to another state or to canada if I cant get 1 here.
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"select a state"...:blsmoke:....Marijuana Law Reform - NORML


looks like it's a no for both your states. :(
 
Lacy

Lacy

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That sux. I wonder why it is given out for physical symptoms but not psycological ones? :confused:
And I wonder how some people got theirs for psycologial ones.
Some people here have a card for depression and I know mogie has one for ADD. I suppose a lot of it does depend on where you live.

thanks Fdd:blsmoke::peace:
fdd2blk said:
"select a state"...:blsmoke:....Marijuana Law Reform - NORML


looks like it's a no for both your states. :(
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