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#487
BurningSkies said:
How so?
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I believe it's a blanket term for a range of issues that stem from the same place as bi-polar, depression, anxiety etc.

If you would like I can explain in more detail later through what I've experienced, however if I were to go to a psychologist, I would be diagnosed Schizophrenic. I have seen entities, experienced OBE's etc. When it was first predominate, I couldn't distinguish between certain entities and geometric patterns at times, however funnily enough, THC and psilocybin helped with that. I was already diagnosed as depressed and bi-polar in the past, however dealing with all of those things without drugs taught me more about myself, as has this experience.
I experienced DMT after going through the extremely paranoid phase and what have you, and that confirmed my beliefs on the matter.

I believe all of these are natural causes of evolution and understanding our minds and ourselves :)
 
#488
popinfresh said:
I believe it's a blanket term for a range of issues that stem from the same place as bi-polar, depression, anxiety etc.

If you would like I can explain in more detail later through what I've experienced, however if I were to go to a psychologist, I would be diagnosed Schizophrenic. I have seen entities, experienced OBE's etc. When it was first predominate, I couldn't distinguish between certain entities and geometric patterns at times, however funnily enough, THC and psilocybin helped with that. I was already diagnosed as depressed and bi-polar in the past, however dealing with all of those things without drugs taught me more about myself, as has this experience.

I believe all of these are natural causes of evolution and understanding our minds and ourselves :)
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While I understand and appreciate your personal experience in the realm, I feel that the actual codification of schizophrenia as presented in the DSM IV-TR with a long standing history of acceptance by the worldwide psychological and mental health communities holds more weight.

I can buy it if you suggest that Schizophrenia is a blanket term for a variety of mental and physiological disorders that should have specific identifications, but I don't agree with "doesn't exist".

Ok, back to the stoner talk.
 
#489
BurningSkies said:
While I understand and appreciate your personal experience in the realm, I feel that the actual codification of schizophrenia as presented in the DSM IV-TR with a long standing history of acceptance by the worldwide psychological and mental health communities holds more weight.

I can buy it if you suggest that Schizophrenia is a blanket term for a variety of mental and physiological disorders that should have specific identifications, but I agree with "doesn't exist".

Ok, back to the stoner talk.
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Did you mean, not agree? I can completely understand your thinking :)

If you are ever interested in reading more into it however, I highly suggest the book "DMT: The Spirit Molecule" by Strassman. He makes incredibly interesting links between hallucinogens and Psychosis, including the lack of MAO enzymes in Schizophrenic patients that leads to an inability to break down DMT. All of which is through intensive research and clinical trials in the 60's, before government and media intervention, as well as clinical trials with DMT and research into the pineal gland in the 90's.
It's not just my experiences, but a lot of research which has led me to the conclusion as well.

I am now much more on a path of thinking similar to Terrence McKenna, David Pinchbeck and the artwork of Alex Gray for example these days, than I ever was. As well as on a path of Reiki healing, Shamanism and expanding consciousness which is something I am extremely passionate about.

This is my stoner talk! I get high, eat organic foods and talk about the Universe :p
 
#490
I would like to start by saying I have never once smoked EVER. I have been in bands since I was 15. Both my brother did. My ex-wife did. My current wife did. Just about everyone around me except for my own 3 kids have used it. Since the US lost the war on Alcohol in the 1930's, they turned to a perfectly legal leaf. While I do not use it, nor do I wish my kids to use it, it is my choice. Also, I do 100% think it not only should be decriminalize it, but it should be legal AGAIN!!
 
#491
Popinfresh, edited to include don't.

For the record, since I've been mucking in this thread for a while.

I'm ok with safe and legal for use. Not really a user these days, but I don't have any problem with those who do. As a guy who plays reggae music, you may guess I'm frequently around it in many forms and formats. Just not my thing these days.

I'm much happier to be around collie smoke than I am tobacco.
 
#492
BurningSkies said:
Popinfresh, edited to include don't.

For the record, since I've been mucking in this thread for a while.

I'm ok with safe and legal for use. Not really a user these days, but I don't have any problem with those who do. As a guy who plays reggae music, you may guess I'm frequently around it in many forms and formats. Just not my thing these days.

I'm much happier to be around collie smoke than I am tobacco.
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Fair's fair :)

I appreciate people such as yourself giving insight into the matter a lot. It is sometimes hard to show the benefits of such an amazing plant when there are many people supporting legalisation who are relying on herb, and come across as a typical stoner, and/or are yelling expletives.

I as well, don't smoke that often these days. I generally toke if I am painting, meditating in an urban area or in a social setting I am comfortable with, otherwise I will pass. There's plenty of other things to be high about in life in general, IMO :)
 
#493
McKenna was a bright guy. Pinchbeck's a bit of a dweeb. Alex Grey is incredibly talented.

Ram Das once said something that's really struck me with regards to drug use in general:
"You know,I look out and I see half the audience and I think 'you need to loosen up. Go get high, take some LSD and learn something about yourself.' The other half of the room, they've already done that, and I'm looking at them thinking 'Ok, now its time for you to learn your zip code.'"

I'm paraphrasing, obviously.
 
#494
Update, the Govt. weighs in:
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Attorney General Eric Holder says the federal government will enforce its marijuana laws in California even if the state's voters approve a ballot measure to legalize the drug.

Holder says the Justice Department strongly opposes California's Proposition 19 and remains firmly committed to enforcing the federal Controlled Substances Act in all states.

He made the comments in a letter to former chiefs of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the letter, dated Wednesday.

"We will vigorously enforce the CSA against those individuals and organizations that possess, manufacture or distribute marijuana for recreational use, even if such activities are permitted under state law," Holder wrote.

He also said that legalizing recreational marijuana in California would be a "significant impediment" to the government's joint efforts with state and local law enforcement to target drug traffickers, who often distribute marijuana alongside cocaine and other drugs. Holder said approval of the ballot measure would "significantly undermine" efforts to keep California communities safe.

If Proposition 19 passes in November, California would become the first state to legalize and regulate recreational pot use. Adults could possess up to an ounce of the drug.

California, like 13 other states and the District of Columbia, has legalized medical marijuana. In that realm, federal agents have focused on busting dispensaries they said were using medical marijuana as a front for traditional drug-dealing.

"We will not tolerate drug traffickers who hide behind claims of compliance with state law to mask activities that are clearly illegal," Holder said in a statement a year ago. A Justice Department memo issued at the time urges federal prosecutors to pursue marijuana cases which involve violence, the illegal use of firearms, selling pot to minors, money laundering or involvement in other crimes.
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#496
Oh....My bad.

I guess I should have read the thread title again.
I thought we were talking about cannibals.
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