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Oh Dear
- Thread starter taoist
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first of all I'd like to say that I think there are many many very uptight people in the world who could benefit from smoking a little pot
I think there are 2 seperate issues going on here, taoist: smoking pot and anxiety, and they may or may not be related
as for the Pot smoking, you would definitely benefit from really studying the fact that "LESS IS MORE". alot of times what people enjoy almost as much as the high is the ritual, rolling the J or loading the bowl, toking up etc etc, they enjoy that too much and you get too high....you can achieve a nice buzz from just taking one or two hits instead of toking and toking
the anxiety is something you can learn to deal with on your own through yoga, meditation, excersice AND/OR with the help of a doctor
most definitely take care of your anxiety issues in ways other than smoking pot and seperate from your drug issues, EVEN IF a doctor puts you on pills...i.e. don't just rely on a drug to help with anxiety
I used to smoke Pot daily for years and I credit it with helping to save my sanity and my life in many ways...I rarely smoke anymore, and what I discovered is that whatever issues I struggled with when I smoked Pot were still there when I didn't smoke...they are sepearte issues and must be dealt with regardles off whether you do drugs or not
just my two cents...best of luck to you
I think there are 2 seperate issues going on here, taoist: smoking pot and anxiety, and they may or may not be related
as for the Pot smoking, you would definitely benefit from really studying the fact that "LESS IS MORE". alot of times what people enjoy almost as much as the high is the ritual, rolling the J or loading the bowl, toking up etc etc, they enjoy that too much and you get too high....you can achieve a nice buzz from just taking one or two hits instead of toking and toking
the anxiety is something you can learn to deal with on your own through yoga, meditation, excersice AND/OR with the help of a doctor
most definitely take care of your anxiety issues in ways other than smoking pot and seperate from your drug issues, EVEN IF a doctor puts you on pills...i.e. don't just rely on a drug to help with anxiety
I used to smoke Pot daily for years and I credit it with helping to save my sanity and my life in many ways...I rarely smoke anymore, and what I discovered is that whatever issues I struggled with when I smoked Pot were still there when I didn't smoke...they are sepearte issues and must be dealt with regardles off whether you do drugs or not
just my two cents...best of luck to you
I agree with that idea of moderation. I smoke weed but only do so every couple of weeks maybe, no where near every day. I do it cuz it makes me more sociable, when I'm sober im very shy and withdrawn. I think its better that way, smoking in moderation. I'm not saying I'm perfect but if it gets to your stage then I think you should do something about it.
A lot of people seem to have said just quit altogether straight away, but it's not as easy as that. It's hard just to stop a routine you've gotten into just like that. Try smoking oe spliff a day instead of three, then one everyother day, once a week etc etc. Try and find a happy balance between the fun of getting stoned but not taking it so far you have the side effects. I hope that helps and good luck to you.
hmm, was thinking about letting this thread drop, but I want to say something I think is important.
I have gotten quite a few private messages from people in almost the EXACT same boat as me. Knowing that I'm not alone and others share my problems makes me feel like....not so much of a loser or ****-up. I want to say to anyone else who might feel the way I do (maybe not so extreme...or possibly even worse off than me) that you are NOT alone.
Actually I feel like its not such a big problem knowing that their are others. I hope you guys know you're not alone, too?
Peace and love, brothers.
I have gotten quite a few private messages from people in almost the EXACT same boat as me. Knowing that I'm not alone and others share my problems makes me feel like....not so much of a loser or ****-up. I want to say to anyone else who might feel the way I do (maybe not so extreme...or possibly even worse off than me) that you are NOT alone.
Actually I feel like its not such a big problem knowing that their are others. I hope you guys know you're not alone, too?
Peace and love, brothers.
john turner
You don't want to do that. Trust me.
for what it's worth, i don't think you're a loser or a XXXX-up, but i do think that you're making a decision right now to engage in behaviour that you might regret down the road.
god, that just sounded like mr. frickin rogers, didn't it?
god, that just sounded like mr. frickin rogers, didn't it?
being as i smoked for many years, have been off of it for many years also, i say, stop smoking the pot. i will tell you, i got the paranoia and all going after a while being on pot. then i smoked a few years later adn it reminded me why i stopped. the anxiety levels kicked in even higher. not worth it since it is not a good high. plus well, time to grow up.
it is not weak to take an anti-depressant. i have been for a year. it has helped me tremendously with my anxiety levels. and i am borderline bi-polar. and they help. there is nothing weak about them. it is strength to realize you have a problem and you seek the medical help needed to get where you want to be. i am also ocd (obsessive compulsive disorder) due to my extremely abusive past. it took strength to deal with the past and get where i am today.
it is weak not to admit to yourself you have a problem. then get it taken care of. the right way.
it is not weak to take an anti-depressant. i have been for a year. it has helped me tremendously with my anxiety levels. and i am borderline bi-polar. and they help. there is nothing weak about them. it is strength to realize you have a problem and you seek the medical help needed to get where you want to be. i am also ocd (obsessive compulsive disorder) due to my extremely abusive past. it took strength to deal with the past and get where i am today.
it is weak not to admit to yourself you have a problem. then get it taken care of. the right way.
