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on the fence about weed

gare
gare

I made an earlier post about weed titled "Does weed effect us differently?". I think I may have misjudged the situation. I had a bad trip on my first try, but I ended up smoking the rest and also tried "delta 8" (basically the same a weed). I ended up having a really good experience, but now I'm worried I may like it too much. I can't decide if I should completely abstain or not.

on the one hand, it is illegal in my state, It would be an extra expense, and I don't really accomplish anything meaningful when I'm high. on the other hand, it makes my depression much more livable, and I spend most of my time playing video games, so is being high any worse?

I've spent so much of my life buying into all the rhetoric about weed. I can't tell if my misgivings are mostly just from all that old BS or if it's actually justified. I feel like I would be letting people down. My mom was the source of most of that rhetoric, and for good reason. My dad abused both alcohol and weed for many many years. Thankfully he is sober now, but that anti-weed mentality that he created still lingers.

IDK! I'm all tied up in knots about it! to smoke, or not to smoke! That is the question!

Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
If a friend asked you this question and they said to you

"I had a bad trip on my first try"
"I'm worried I may like it too much"
"it is illegal in my state"
"It would be an extra expense"
"I don't really accomplish anything meaningful when I'm high"
"My dad abused both alcohol and weed for many many years."

What would you say?

It seems to me that you are only doing this because you've got nothing more positive to do, so maybe try and find something more meaningful that will do that actually makes you feel better? You can't really do that while you are high and when you are not high you are back where you started.

Plus all the stuff about it will interfere with your meds, it can give you cancer etc etc.
Maui1992
Maui1992
Exercise gives a natural high and is good for mental illness and physical health. Find something you would enjoy, like a sport if regular exercise does not appeal to you.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I think fish wrote it well..... I would really think about this.... Our meds are meant to balance out the disorder so any type of street substances may get in the way of that

You could always talk with your pdoc about it as well... Big hug....xo
gare
gare
Actually, it turns out that my current meds don't interact with THC in a negative way. I can also attest to this anecdotally.

having had more time, here's my thoughts: maybe weed in not right for me, but delta 8 might be. It's legal, it's cheap, and I'm more clear minded on it than with weed. I also think part of my misuse of weed had to do with it being new and exciting. I had a somewhat similar experience with alcohol. once the novelty of the experience wore off, I was able to easily moderate my drinking.
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
No weed for me ever. I deal with paranoia on its own ne don’t need further complexity with it. I was always in Hospitals with weed smokers - I definitely don’t think it’s a cure for mental illness. In observing a few other friendships and other acquaintances I feel like it’s used to mask real problems, but then some use it wisely and with no problems or excess at all. Even though it’s natural, and legal in places now, there are still regulations going to work etc. And you can still be impaired with driving. So please proceed with caution.
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
"Delta-8-THC is slightly less potent than Delta-9-THC, but its psychological and physiological effects are qualitatively similar, essentially meaning it will still intoxicate, but to a lesser degree. Delta-8-THC may cause increased heart rate, reddening of the eyes, dizziness, dryness of the mouth and throat, paresthesia, tinnitus, increased body awareness, weakness, muscle tension or tremor, reduced motor coordination, fatigue, sleepiness, changes in visual perception, altered visual imagery, enhancement of colors or contrasts, time distortion, changes in auditory perception, euphoria, tranquility, relaxation, racing thoughts, dreamy introspective states, or difficulty in thinking, speaking, reading, or remembering."

Oh yeah this sound wwaaayy better than weed. Its not federally legal and its just a slightly weaker version of THC.
gare
gare
If you read the possible side effects of anything it will sound like the cure is worse than the disease, but you never actually experience all or even most of the "possible" side effects. Though I have to say, rereading that list, most of those things are not a big deal or actually desired. anecdotally, I can say that weed and delta 8 feel very similar. The biggest difference I noticed is that I felt more clear headed, but that's completely subjective. The thing I like most about it besides the euphoria, is that everything contracts. I stop worrying about all the little, peripheral things. I ultimately feel less depressed.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I would discuss it with your pdoc then gare.... They are experts in psychiatric medication.... xo
abcdefghijklmop1
abcdefghijklmop1
Nowadays doctors are prescrbing it for many issues as well as mental illnesses.However, my personal opionion is that it is just a joke! I think it is dangerous for some people. My son is toatally addicted to it and I can see the damage that has caused him in just a few years. His self confidence is low and his memory not as it used to be. He was such a comfident kid!
I know week might not be a problem for others.., I wouldn't play with fire. If you have feelings of sadness perhaps an appointment with a general practioner or psychiatrist could be beneficial.
Weed has brought so much missery in my life that I dislike it to say the least .!
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