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Originally Posted by dvious00
Understand where you are coming from...some of the issues I wrestle with is they say(meaning medical field) or at least some do.. That chronic or long time use can contribute to paranoia, psychosis and in some cases schizophrenia in some users...
I have experienced the paranoia, and psychosis to some extent .... But was it from not taking my meds regularly like I should have which resulted in a manic episode or was it from the years of use....who's to know not for sure.... I am now just trying to take a break and find some clarity for a while...and if I ever choose to start again.... I definitely have to weigh out the risk versus the reward. Per say... If that is even a healthy way to look at it.
I definitely had strong beliefs on the reasons I used...but it could have just been a very clouded judgment. .... Anybody else can chime in if they would like  |
I am sure you rationalized your use if you were using a lot. That is what we do. I am not sure it causes psychosis. I guess it could if you are very predisposed to that. I have experienced paranoia quite a bit which is counterproductive to treating anxiety which is why I say it has to be the exact right strain.
In all honesty I think everyday use vs the benefits is not worth it if it is smoked. Maybe very small doses taken orally or with a vaporizer three or four times a week as needed for anxiety is the most I would ever do. As it is I go for many weeks without smoking and then I do so that is really a recreational thing.
Smoking is extremely hard on the lungs. Much worse than cigarettes I think. From an addicts point of view the smoking ritual is a part of the addiction. Which is why I say very small doses orally for medical use. I hear of people smoking one or two grams a day for medical which is way way too much unless you are getting chemo or something but not for psyche reasons.
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Anxiety Disorder with some paranoid delusions thrown in for fun.
Recovering Alcoholic and Addict
Possibly on low end of bi polar spectrum...trying to decide.
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Last edited by Altered Moment; Jul 27, 2014 at 06:04 AM.
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