I had to vote yes, as I self medicated with pot for quite a few years. Then, one day...I just stopped. Unfortunately I find myself taking prescription drugs now to deaden the pain each evening.

I didn't know, at the time of the pot, that was what I was doing. But through therapy, it has definitely been identifed as such. I needed to not feel the anger and pain of my past, and by smoking pot I was able to escape it for awhile. I used to laugh a lot-it felt good, as I rarely laugh at all (unless it is a forced acted laugh). Then one day, I didn't laugh anymore and became quite paranoid and frightened.

I have taken to the meds in the early evening, to ease me from thoughts arising while watching TV. But, I know that wasn't what you asked for.

I stopped smoking pot close to 25 years ago.