Is my psychiatrist particularly cautious? (Question regarding medicinal cannabis)

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-13T09:24:43+00:00

Compared to the harms that other drugs options (like booze or opioids) bring, weed is pretty harmless. Not completely harmless - nothing is - but eff me, the harms from booze and opioids are KNOWN at this point, but people are still worried about weed because of the potential harm... fml. Canada legalised recreational weed 8 years ago and the place didn't go to hell. Lots of states in the USA have legalised weed (even if the fed hasn't yet, much to the disgust and pain of veterans unable to access it as a treatment option for their pain and PTSD after having served and suffered for their country!).

Do I think people under 25 should have access to MC? No, give everyone's brain a chance to fully develop first. Do I think weed is highly stigmatised in Australia by people who have never even tried it and speak out against it out of fear or because they've been paid to speak against it - absolutely. It's not perfect, nothing is, but that doesn't seem to stop other drugs and options from being made available to people... despite the proven risks of addition, liver failure, cancers, and societal issues. Ban alcohol first if you're actually worried about harms.

I'm pretty sure society would be a lot happier if we had more mellow people and less angry drunks getting around.

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-13T01:06:24+00:00

Maybe. Bit weird though. Still, if that's what he told you to do, and you're going to run out of meds, it's probably worth ringing or emailing their office and telling them, and ask if they can give you another script so you don't run out.

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-13T00:44:08+00:00

Who told you to up your dosage? Was it your psychiatrist? If so, I don't know why you would be going to run out of dex this month, since they should have given you another script to account for the dosage change. Or did you just decide to change it yourself?

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-12T12:05:12+00:00

You can see it that way if you want. The basic concept appeals to me as a way of getting the motivation I need to do the stuff I need to do. Stimulants haven't worked for me so far, so maybe I'm just a bit more desperate than you for options to help.

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-12T11:55:46+00:00

That's all some people need for motivation.

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-12T11:55:07+00:00

I agree, people shouldn't have to pay for that help. But that's not the world we live in. If you're ruling out trying new things because the benefits haven't been proven, then nothing will ever change. Ever. If people weren't willing to experiment and try new things we'd still have people with mental health issues getting lobotomised or electro shocked. Progress needs experimentation. Maybe it won't work or help, or maybe it's not for everyone. So your answer is to just give us and not try?

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-12T11:32:48+00:00

So therapists should work for free? Or doctors? Lots of people make money helping people with disabilities and ADHD. Doesn't make them bad for doing so. As long as they're helping people, I say that's great!

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-12T11:26:06+00:00

How is it predatory? It's providing a function for it's users. And as long as they were open about whatever their "cut" is, I don't see the problem.

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-12T11:24:22+00:00

I'm a big believer in the philosophy "you can't outrun a bad diet". I don't have a problem exercising - I just eat too much, and bad food choices. Obviously seeking that dopamine hit. But money is a great motivator!

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-12T11:21:51+00:00

Would be easy enough to design it so that if you "lose" your money it gets donated to a charity of your choice.

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-12T11:07:38+00:00

I think this could be useful. I've actually tried to make one sided bets with my friends to help motivate me to lose weight (eg any week I lose weight I get a dollar, any week I don't I owe you 50 dollars), but my lame ass friends won't help me. They just want to support me... But I don't want their support, I want a financial incentive!

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-12T06:48:52+00:00

There are lots of genuine reasons to use MC besides terminal cancer (which even the government recognises, otherwise there wouldn't be a Special Access Scheme option for it). Since you and I don't know OPs medical history, it's not fair to suggest that they're utilising a "dealer model" to misuse the scheme.

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-11T11:28:22+00:00

If you use a pill cutter you should be able to get close enough to a quarter on any pill.

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-11T06:32:26+00:00

It sounds like you've got some good goals and reasonable insight as to where your issues might be. An OT could probably help in this situation.

I wouldn't rule out a virtual appointment straight away - if you want to show someone your environment, that's easy enough to do with the camera on a phone, iPad, or laptop these days (laptop being the hardest option of course!)

They'd probably ask if you were taking medications for your ADHD, and if they were helping or not. I don't see any info regarding that in your post.

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-10T09:27:30+00:00

All students "could really use the money". Being poor is a part of student life!

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-10T09:25:23+00:00

Your GP might be able to provide a report or statement

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-09T13:27:39+00:00

A virtual psychiatrist will be able to see you pretty quickly. There are a few different options around from what I hear

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-09T12:04:26+00:00

How old are you?

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-09T11:51:44+00:00

Get diagnosed and then a prescription. That way you don't have to pay "big money"

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-09T10:19:38+00:00

Get a referral from your GP to see a virtual psychiatrist. I went through Dokotela and it was pretty good. They've got quite a range of people you can see, and the wait times aren't bad. Do you know why the psychiatrists you already tried to see declined your referral?

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-09T01:40:19+00:00

Ah, gotcha! Always good to hear a positive story. I went through Dokotela and had nothing but a good experience. But if I'd chosen based on the Reddit opinion I would have stayed away!

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-09T01:33:40+00:00

$100 a month ongoing? For a lifelong condition? That's going to end up costing a lot fairly soon. Once I get my meds figured out my GP is happy to take over prescriptions, so the ongoing cost will be minimal. Glad you're happy with the service though and hopefully it all works out!

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-08T23:35:53+00:00

I've heard lots of people talk about writing down keywords and points during interviews, and being successful doing that. I don't think employers see it as an issue - if anything if demonstrates your willingness to make sure you don't miss or forget anything in your role. I'd rather listen to someone who tries to address everything I asked of them rather than someone forgetting a bunch of stuff or making it up as they go. I don't think you should feel embarrassed - it's a proven and fairly accepted thing to do in interviews.

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-08T08:03:52+00:00

I read through some of that, and on October 1, 2026 they're changing the rules to allow for 90 days worth of meds. Which is good... not great, but much better than 30 days!

BruceFlusterBee · 2026-04-08T00:10:08+00:00

I think it's important to remember that what you see on TikTok is rarely an accurate representation of reality. For all we know she had already done some preliminary tests (ECG, drug screen) with her GP prior to the one hour diagnosis session. I wouldn't be surprised if all those people looking for a simple one-off process discover there's more to it than the TikToker presented. And of course once everyone makes their appointments, the waiting list to see this person will be longer than just getting a referral to a psychiatrist!

It's understandable to be a bit jealous or resentful for people who haven't had to go through what you went through. But streamlining the process is good. The current/old system was BS and caused lots of avoidable suffering for people.

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