This morning, I woke up, and packed a bowl before I left for school. I don't smoke a serious amount, only enough to feel it. I drove to school with any incident, and went to my first class. I took attentive notes, and I understand the concept that we learned. I studied for two hours in the lounge before starting this blog, with my high mostly worn off. I didn't worry about "meeting anyone new" today. I didn't stress out about not having a significant other. I didn't think random neurotic thoughts in class. In fact, my mind was clear enough to focus on classroom material, rather than the usual existential thoughts of life, death, and decisions. Yet, if I went to school every day high, I would be reviled as "self-destructive", and many would criticize me for "self-medicating". If I started taking an anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medication to "even myself out", it would be entirely socially acceptable.
This is a ridiculous double standard. Both substances are on an even keel in many ways. Both are psychoactive, so both alter your thinking. And yes, both are harmful. In fact, I could argue that anti-depressants are more harmful, considering that you can't even safely stop using them without putting your health in danger.
I'm beginning to see marijuana use as a way to control my depression and anxiety. And no, I don't want to be "high all the time", but one way or another, I'm going to need to be "high" in order to function in society.
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An interesting point. I actually never thought of it that way.
That said, I don't like the idea of self-medicating for any reason. Anti-depressants especially. They make you so unlike yourself it's scary. Some people find a balance of medication that works, but I'm not willing to risk losing myself in the process.
If it works for you, it works for you. Just don't let it get out of hand.
Hmm. Never thought of it that way. But... I see your point.
You're right. I'd rather smoke than take these damn pills, but I don't think my insurance would cover it :( I blame the government u.u The only "good" drugs are the ones they can make money off of.
It's usually the people that have never smoked that make such judgements.
What a shame.i prety much agree. but i still think you probly shouldnt have driven.
@starwisher05 - Yeah, down with the old white men's club! (the government)
@ecoutezmonhistoire - Exactly. Because most people that try it end up liking it.
@makethemakersmile - I agree. Though I text and drive all the time, which is way more dangerous. That's something I really shouldn't do.
Yeah, I think you're right. Whether or not we realize it, each of us doesn't something to deal with out lives. Most don't like to admit it or be forced to admit it.Â
Personally, I'd like to discover what it is I'm using to cope and try instead to figure out a different way to live and be stronger without it. I think it might be romantic relationships...:-\@iuv23 - There's a good vice, I'll tell you. I see that pretty often.. people that can't function without a significant other. I can only imagine how different that lifestyle as opposed to "eternally single".
i agree to the fullest
funny how i'm reading this as i'm getting blazed :)
Agreed. I refuse to take antidepressants because of all the side effects I've seen. My opinion on medicine is usually, "thanks, but I'll find my own way".
@Auxesis - yeah dude, me too... ive cut down a lot. trying to kick the habbit...
@mini601 - I wish I was. Especially since it is my stressful day at school.
Never thought of it that way. Funny people can take anti-depressant pills prescribed by a doctor. Or anti-anxiety pills. But if they smoke pot or drink to take the edge off then they're an "addict"...hmm....I mean I smoked pot a couple times in high school, it didn't really do anything for me, but I don't hold it against people who do. Though I'll agree with another commenter, who said you probably shouldn't have driven while under than influence. I honestly don't think I ever thought of this all this way....thanks for giving me something to think about.
It fries your lungs and makes you stupid. But seriously, It has a long half life as it's stored in the fat cells.It creates these gross black tar tracks in your brain. You can test positve for 30 days and it can take up to a year for it to clear the body. You probably know all this though. Plus unless you're growing your own, you never really know what the hell you're smoking. Having said all that, you're only young once so pack a bowl for me and enjoy it. I used to love that stuff.
I can understand where you're coming from. I think if you are using marijuana for medicinal purposes, like those you have stated here, as well as for pain management, that's more than a good enough reason to be using it. However, I cannot stand people who do it to be high, escape from life all the time, and be generally ridiculous and irresponsible. If you do it for fun, and you have kids, I think that's the worst thing you can do.
@jupiter312 - Personally, I take anti-anxiety meds to help with my insomnia and work stress. I was on a certain type of meds, that when I went off it cold turkey before, I had massive nausea and vertigo, which are the LEAST of the problems you can have with those drugs. I'm now on a far better drug (low dose) and I have no side effects whatsoever. I'm not advocating either or, but with some drugs you have to wade through a ton of different formulations.
Marijuana has less side effects and is less dangerous than anything your doctor will prescribe for anxiety or depression. And it works better, too. No wonder it's illegal. A happy, healthy, rational population is the worst thing for any government.
I agree with @josiebunny and definately with @haloed I don't tend to mind if people do the drug occasionally.. .but I've seen so many of my friends let weed become their lives, and that's where I see it being 'self-destructive.'
@Maxwellssilverhammer1 - Of course I know all of that, though some of those effects are overexaggerated. And the "who knows what you're smoking?" problem is usually cured by getting it off someone you trust. Additionally, there has been no tie between lung cancer and marijuana use.
@comet555 - I avoided using the word "criminal", but yeah, that's pretty much what you are in this society. A lot of states give you jail time on the first offense.
@haloed - I'm against that true. Nobody should be hooked on the escapism of a high. That's not really why I do it, it's not always "fun". It's relaxing for the most part.
@LeMepris - That's a very good point. The government uses prohibition to subjugate us.
@PetalsxPeril - That's a totally different issue entirely. Drugs aren't the demise of people. Irresponsibility is.
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It can contribute to COPD and cause other lung problems like chronic bronchitis. And I'm not sure that the problem is cured by buying from someone you trust because they may have gotten it from a wholesale dealer. I'm not against what you are saying. I just think there might be other alternatives to any type of drug use. If pharmaceuticals help one person with depression, that's great. If pot helps you, that's great as well. I think there have been a number of arguments for and against legalization of marijuana for decades. For me, I quit when it was no longer beneficial for my lungs or health and also when I had kids. I wish you the best.
@Maxwellssilverhammer1 - I should really invest in a vaporizer. When you take combustion out of the equation, a lot of the negative effects on your lungs are ameliorated.