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Posted by andreachem on July 19, 2011, at 6:30:49
Hi 'crowd'. My resistant OCD is still ruining my life. i've tried every every every med in the italian market. I sometimes smoke marijuana, and i feel great, emotional, calm, rational, but very drowsy and weak. how does cannabis work in the brain? it is like an anticonvulsants plus an increase release in dopamine? someone can help me with documents or other ways to understand better its mechanism of action? thanks to everybody replies.
Posted by lifelover on July 19, 2011, at 14:35:32
In reply to cannabis, OCD., posted by andreachem on July 19, 2011, at 6:30:49
From what i understand it acts on the THC receptors in the brain, which I believe is what creates the "stoned" effect. From what Ive read It also raises seratonin levels in the brain.
Posted by sigismund on July 19, 2011, at 15:03:48
In reply to Re: cannabis, OCD., posted by lifelover on July 19, 2011, at 14:35:32
It certainly increases melatonin levels.
Posted by europerep on July 19, 2011, at 15:19:49
In reply to cannabis, OCD., posted by andreachem on July 19, 2011, at 6:30:49
I have to admit I am not particularly knowledgeable in neurobiology of OCD, but I wouldn't be surprised if cannabinoids would have some beneficial effect if other treatments have failed.
If you want to learn about endocannabinoids, the easiest thing would be to start with wikipedia and work your way from there. The sources at the bottom of wiki pages are usually quite helpful.
One more thing:
If you want to try treating your OCD with cannabinoids, but you're not comfortable with using cannabis, there are countries in which dronabinol (synthetic THC) is available on prescription. The closest one to Italy would be Austria. Theoretically, your doctor can give you a prescription for it which you could then hand in at an Austrian pharmacy.
Posted by andreachem on July 20, 2011, at 3:48:32
In reply to Re: cannabis, OCD. » andreachem, posted by europerep on July 19, 2011, at 15:19:49
I have poor faith in wikipedia, but sometimes something goes right. I've tried all SSRIs, neuroleptics and antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, anxiolitics, anticholinergics, and Provigil as a stimulant. Provigil is great for mental fog induced by SSRIs meds, but it increase a bit my anxiety and it crashes after a few hours, and i feel more depressed than before. I would try Vyvanse, but in italy anphetamines are illegal. any suggestions? i want my life and my brain back.
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