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by socillion 4590 days ago
While that is possible, marijuana can affect motivation and it is a very good idea to quit for a month or more before reevaluating the situation.

Long term marijuana users have been shown to have lower dopamine levels [1] which can (does?) affect motivation.

Daily exercise is what has helped me mentally more than anything else - at this point I can't imagine ever going without it.

1. http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-athletes-way/201307/...