Battling severe depression & anxiety and weed is my only coping mechanism left

You can quit. Get a plan and stay busy. You’ll feel down for a bit (outside of the existing depression) but that’s perfectly normal for a heavy user. At the end of the day you have to realize that you cannot rely on weed to help you cope with your issues for the rest of your life. Because that time will go by so fast and you’ll get even more depressed thinking about your wasted life (I know I have!). I’ve also realized that having all of your chips invested in your significant other and not living your own life with your own friends is another trigger for your depression. When shit hits the fan in the relationship you won’t have anyone to talk to. Maybe start doing some manual labor as well to clear your head a bit. Get outside, volunteer - open your self up to new things. Depression is a lifelong thing that we will always have to deal with. There are going to be good days and bad. But I think there’s a real power in being able to deal with our feelings and thoughts in a healthy way. Goodluck and keep us updated! PM me if you need anything - although I’m only on like day 40 and I don’t have all the answers. Best wishes!

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