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goingcrazy

Hello everyone...
I have been beating myself up over my love of smoking weed. I have been smoking almost daily for about 3 years. I like to smoke a little in the morning with my coffee, then again after lunch and then again in the evening with my husband. I really enjoy the relaxation I get from it. Lately however, my inner voice has been telling me to cut back. When I try to cut back I get real irritable and cranky. I think about it all the time. I've tried quitting, but I honestly do not want to. I never smoke to the point of getting stoned. When I get that relaxed feeling, I stop. Being a stay at home mom, smoking makes the day more enjoyable and the chores more fun. I also find that I'm very disorganized when I stop smoking. I've never smoked cigs and I really don't drink, except for the rare times we go out. I am concerned that I am hurting my health but honestly I am not happy without it. I usually smoke with a bong and only do 3 hits which is 9 hits a day. Am I messing with danger or beating myself up over nothing. Please tell me what you think. My friends, who smoke, think I am being crazy. I just turned 40. I have been smoking on and off for about 18 years. The last 3 years daily. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

t0ker

Don't quit. You should quit when smoking is interfering with your life, and from what I've read it's making your like better. So why quit. You really don't smoke that much. So relax, and smoke a bowl.

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weedzinger

I dont know if your addicted or not but I know your going crazy. Get it. LOL.

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Shaman

If you can reasonably explain to us WHY your inner voice is nagging you to quit, then by all means you must. If it is just because you have been brainwashed that "drugs are bad" then ferget it.

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Charon

I once was in a similar situation... I wanted to cut back but I found that I would feel like withdraws were comeing on.... What I did, and it worked for me... I ended up set a limit a day of the amount of weed I would smoke, and eventully about a month after the limit i set, I was able to cut back to only every couple of days.. and now I am able to when ever I want weather It goes a week without for a day. I didnt quit though...

It was hardest the first 3 week, but after that 3 week period its very easy for me with great self-control...
Hoped this helped

Charon

 

goingcrazy

A part of me is brain washed with worrying about marijuana being bad for my health. I have a little girl that I want to see grow up. I worry that smoking pot is as dangerous, or according to some studies worst, then smoking cigs. I've also read these boards and other studies where this has not been proven. All this misinformation is really disheartening. Sometimes you just don't know what to believe. I do know that I am a calmer more organized and efficient person when I am smoking.

I liked the post about putting a set amount on it and keeping to it. I will give that a try. I just don't like the crankiness I get when I'm out. Thanks everyone for replying.

jvthc

Hey goingcrazy:

The majority of the studies that addressed long term or chronic use clearly concluded that the health risks are minimal. Of the problems:

- you are going to suffer slight short term to long term memory function while you're high, but when you're not the brain functions normally, even after many years of daily use.

- you are going to suffer lung damage, somewhat relative to the extent you would under cigarette smoking of the same "volume" of smoke. The damage is, however, linked with cancer or emphazema, but to capacity and possible increases in infection.

- there is slight interference with immune function, but it's only while the active ingredients are in sufficient quantity to cause the "high"

- there is no recognizable "addiction" effect.

- there is a slight withdrawel effect, following chronic use, which include: sleeplessness, irritability, etc. and is so mild most subjects didn't notice it, and it's often not observed.



The fact you're concerned may be a result of either or both of two factors. Some people do have a "paranoia" side effect, which is also mild, during the high, and is likely fueled by concerns of it's legal status, and it may be a function of maturity of thought in sel regulation.

Daily use has it's drawbacks, though. Your quantity, if its represented honestly, is very low.

The long term health effects compare very favorably against tobacco and alcohol. There is no brain damage, as can occur with chronic alcohol use.

You may find it comforting to contemplate what happened when President Nixon first commissioned the study on MJ's effects. The research doctors returned a report to Nixon, which they summarized in conversation. The conversation is part of the "Nixon Tapes" now released to the public. Clearly, the doctors were recommending decriminalization, and pointedly claimed the health risks are lower than with alcohol and tobacco. Nixon went ballistic, forcing the commission to support his position that it was dangerous, at the threat of removing them from their jobs. He demanded to have wording that gave power to his arguments, so he could craft some of the most powerful laws ever created. It is the smoking gun, if there ever was one, regarding the nation's brainwashing on the subject.

You do, however, have much more to concern yourself with regarding your safety. Take note of the laws for possession in your state, and keep the quantity on hand within the limits of the lowest punishment, and please consider moving to a state that doesn't push incarceration, if that's possible. Always take the time to de-seed and de-stem your purchase, immediately! This drastically cuts the weight of your stash, and can be a significant means of keeping you and your daughter together, in tough times like these.

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Hensonic_Boom

you're a stay at home mom? i think it's good that you smoke if it helps you like you say it does, but don't overdo it since you have a kid to look after

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Conine

Hey GC. You sound a lot like my old lady. She too likes to maintain that level where she remains relaxed consistently throughout the day, but she rarely ever gets high.

She functions quite well in this capacity. It acts as a sort of anti-depressant for her and helps calm her nerves. Interestingly enough, she is usually in this state when dealing with relatives and other people outside of the immediate family. She manages quite well doing it - in fact, probably better than if she didn't.

OTOH, it's clear that she has developed a bit of a hack over the years. If you fear anything, fear the damage it could do to your lungs or general health. However, I suspect you would rather have some mental health today over some physical health down the line.

You probably do have a mental addiction to it. However, I don't really think that's necessarily a bad thing. I hold that people are mentally addicted to many of the better things in life. If the pros outweigh the cons of something, you just go with it.

Well, good luck with whatever you decide.

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Mamabudz

Personally I think...

You are 40... By Carl Jung's standards you are finally an adult now...

tell the nagging voice in your head to shut the heck up and do what you find best for yourself and in turn for your family.

You sound fine to me.

In fact, you sound like me... Are you me in disguise?

Take it easy...and have a cookie...in fact...take 2

Hugz

Mama Budz