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When cannabis depression relief conflicts with self-improvement expectations

Cannabis makes my depression manageable but everyone says I should just exercise and meditate and I feel weak for needing help.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The cultural narrative of willpower and self-optimization can shame legitimate needs for chemical support and external help.

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“Where Are You with Cannabis and the body across traditions?”

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