Sounds like you’re speaking with someone who knows first hand, so I wouldn’t be so quick to dismiss. In my own experience as well, wardaddy is correct, the pleasurable attributes that so many enjoy may not last. With extended regular use, effects tend to morph into being somewhat of a depressant and beyond that lies an exacerbation of the anxiety you’re attempting to avoid. That’s why I stopped in college. Unmotivated, but paranoid and jittery is no way to go through life, certainly not intentionally.
I’m of a mind that too much of anything is bad for us. Based on my personal experience as medicinal user & my observations of people I’ve known who’ve used cannabis daily for decades, none of these “claims” stand up.
I’ve experienced the opposite of what you & warrdaddy describe in every way. I’m much more motivated to accomplish goals & such than I ever was while under the anvil of depression/anxiety. The quality of my work has improved & I have new projects lined up to tackle after this year’s batch are completed. I’m much more active now & even play bass for the 10am Mass group. Something I would never have done prior to Feb 2015.
I even LOST 75 lbs while using cannabis. So much for the “all stoners get the munchies” thing, doesn’t it?
Do I believe some people experience what you describe? Certainly. People with addictive personalities should’t be using cannabis or any other mood altering drug. Same for people who are unable to set limits for themselves.