• A greenhorn's marijuana enquiries.
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So, as the title says, I'm a drug greenhorn with a few questions about weed that I'm hoping people can answer. Since I've always been an advocate of the legalization of various drugs, I felt that it was time to practise as I preach. However, living in a sparsely populated area, my only known contact as a dealer was a man who is rumoured to have raped about four other guys, and this rumour is coming from one of the victims, who made the mistake of getting high at a party with the dealer. But finally there is a silver lining, and my friend's (14 year old) sister is scoring him some home-grown from one of her friends. Now as sad that it is that a 17 year old had to get his little sister to score for him, the point is that we have some on the way. So my key question is this: I have had several things which are close to what some may call an "anxiety attack" in the past, and I've also had a few paranoia spells. How risky is it for me to be smoking weed with these past issues? Also -and I know this is going to sound square as hell- Will smoking weed have any adverse long term affects on my concentration or creativity? I'm a fiction novellist and I'm coming up on an important English lit exam, so I need my ability to focus intact. Hopefully you guys can help me out on these issues. And I understand this is probably a frequent theme of threads on this section, but I figure it's best to ask and know than to avoid it and suffer any possible consequences
At least this question has more to it than just "HOW 2 SMOKE WEED??" Basically, weed isn't a psychedelic drug (like acid or shrooms), and the effects of psychedelic drugs massively depend on your set (mind set) and setting (are you in a comfortable familiar place) - so, technically, paranoia and anxiety aren't a problem. Veteran DD'ers, don't jump to the gun here, I'm on it. HOWEVER; it does have slight similar properties, you've probably heard of people getting paranoid that people know they're high etc, and if this is you're first time you've gotten high and you don't want people to know, parents/cops etc, then you might feel paranoid at times. Ignore that, it's natural, happens to almost everyone. As for anxiety, from what i've seen, marijuana chills people out to an extent where anxiety isn't a problem, but remember, I'm not a doctor. People seem to get very creative whilst high, you may/may not know about Jazz from the 40's upwards, in every single jazz bar people would smoke weed, it made them create and enjoy their music more. You'll wonder slightly into your mind whilst high, have mega daydreams. It won't have any negative effects against your creativity and story writing, if anything it will help you. Also, there are literally no long term side effects.
[QUOTE=Imaledgev2;25295880]At least this question has more to it than just "HOW 2 SMOKE WEED??" Basically, weed isn't a psychedelic drug (like acid or shrooms), and the effects of psychedelic drugs massively depend on your set (mind set) and setting (are you in a comfortable familiar place) - so, technically, paranoia and anxiety aren't a problem. Veteran DD'ers, don't jump to the gun here, I'm on it. HOWEVER; it does have slight similar properties, you've probably heard of people getting paranoid that people know they're high etc, and if this is you're first time you've gotten high and you don't want people to know, parents/cops etc, then you might feel paranoid at times. Ignore that, it's natural, happens to almost everyone. As for anxiety, from what i've seen, marijuana chills people out to an extent where anxiety isn't a problem, but remember, I'm not a doctor. People seem to get very creative whilst high, you may/may not know about Jazz from the 40's upwards, in every single jazz bar people would smoke weed, it made them create and enjoy their music more. You'll wonder slightly into your mind whilst high, have mega daydreams. It won't have any negative effects against your creativity and story writing, if anything it will help you. Also, there are literally no long term side effects.[/QUOTE] Thanks man, that's a really concise explanation that really clears up a lot of shit. I'm not really paranoid about my parents knowing about it, they're some sort of ultra-liberal woodstock throwbacks anyway, they're always regailing me with tails of acid and Mescaline. Again, thanks, this really clears me up about a few worries I had.
[QUOTE=strayebyrd;25295946]Thanks man, that's a really concise explanation that really clears up a lot of shit. I'm not really paranoid about my parents knowing about it, they're some sort of ultra-liberal woodstock throwbacks anyway, they're always regailing me with tails of acid and Mescaline. Again, thanks, this really clears me up about a few worries I had.[/QUOTE] Ahh that's brilliant then, not having to be worried about people knowing takes a massive weight off your shoulder. There really isn't anything bad from smoking marijuana, some people claim of short term memory loss, but myself and a lot of other people have not noticed this (however [i]chronic[/i] use might lead to it... but you'd need to have enough weed to supply yourself every day for fucking ages.) If you've got any other questions or whatever throw em at us, we don't bite :D
If you are feeling good and have no stress etc, you shouldn't even expect any harmful effects from smoking weed. [editline]11:42PM[/editline] Then again smoking weed is obviously not for everyone
I hate to undermine you Ledge, but weed IS a psychedelic.. It's not a very STRONG one, but it is a psychedelic. As has been said, if you go into it with positive mind and clear all thoughts of anything negative you should have no problems. Now, believe me when I say that everything that is a result of weed in my life makes everything "negative" from weed worth it [to me] (and chances are you will never have the "negatives" i have). Before you read the following, know that the odds of anything "bad" occurring are VERY small, but the chance is still there. You can not die from weed (or, as of yet a way has not been discovered) short of smoking moldy weed and unless you smoke too much (you should be smoking VERY little) you won't have a panic attack. if you have latent mental issues weed CAN bring them out. It can not give you conditions (other than anxiety disorders which is uncommon) but if you have them and they are simply inactive - weed can trigger the start. Some people do get a "hangover", essentially they are left feeling dazed and out of it the next day (though i have never heard of people feeling anything like that for longer than a couple days), specifically following what is known as a panic attack (which is what set off my DPD in it's entirety). Panic attacks [from smoking] are an overwhelming experience from being "too high" and trying to fight it. these experiences can be very traumatic and leaves many people with depersonalization - yes, anxiety disorders CAN occur from smoking weed. DPD and panic attacks [in daily life, specifically stressful situations] are very unlikely but possible side effects of smoking [though generally only afflict those who have had anxiety issues previously and then have a panic attack from smoking weed]. Personally, I have been left with depersonalization disorder after smoking. I had this problem and weed played it's part in making the problem considerably more prevalent (previously it would only happen in certain situations, almost never). Of course, this only came about (strongly) after having a panic attack. Don't let this post stop you, just take things slow and no matter what happens - LET IT HAPPEN. Don't fight anything and don't think negative. Know that whatever is happening is short term - a couple hours at most - and everything is going to be fine, weed can not kill you.
You don't wanna touch that pot shit man, it's bad for you, one time my friend touched a pot needle, he ended up in the hospital for a week...
[QUOTE=Kyle v3;25297176]You don't wanna touch that pot shit man, it's bad for you, one time my friend touched a pot needle, and he was in the hospital for a week...[/QUOTE] I nearly died off 3 weeds. Watch yourself guys
I heard if you do pot, you can get so high you think you fly and then try to fly off buildings and smash into the ground, be careful man
[QUOTE=Kyle v3;25297176]You don't wanna touch that pot shit man, it's bad for you, one time my friend touched a pot needle, he ended up in the hospital for a week...[/QUOTE] I had to go to rehab, by my withdraws got so bad that I was bleeding from scratching myself so much..
Don't get stuck into thinking you're having an anxiety attack when you aren't, because this is likely going to make you have one. Once you get the thought in your mind your heart rate is going to increase and to you this is going ton confirm that you're having one, but this is really you just working yourself up over if you're having one. Get what I'm saying? Go with any effects you feel, any bad effects just realize it is in your head and ignore it. As far as memory loss, you are likely to experience it while being high and this is very normal. When you are sober, this effect will not be there. Any creative impact will go away when sobering up as well.
[QUOTE=Smooth-e;25299442]I had to go to rehab, by my withdraws got so bad that I was bleeding from scratching myself so much..[/QUOTE] Shit man you're fucking lucky, pot withdrawls kill almost all their victims...
[QUOTE=RubberDuckeh;25296469]Personally, I have been left with depersonalization disorder after smoking. I had this problem and weed played it's part in making the problem considerably more prevalent (previously it would only happen in certain situations, almost never). Of course, this only came about (strongly) after having a panic attack.[/QUOTE] I also have that as well. Mine is more caused by my epilepsy. [QUOTE=Kyle v3;25299904]Shit man you're fucking lucky, pot withdrawls kill almost all their victims...[/QUOTE] Well that is why they now have a system to stop that. Just having someone stop smoking right off is the worst thing you can do. But the new rehabilitation centers administer less and less of a dose from the addicts typical dose so that their bodies become adept to the lower THC levels. The death rate has been cut in half.
Dunno man.. Don't think it would increase my chances of being raped no matter how stoned I was, no matter how blazed you are you would never not realize that a hairy man is trying to touch your paynis and it's UNCOOL BRO. Actually, I'd be alot more paranoid about rape if I was high I think, therefore more safe. Weed won't make you paranoid, if you don't have something to be paranoid about. It doesn't manifest shit for you to freak out and be anxious about, it just magnifies present fears and paranoia. If you're paranoid that your parents may find out for instance it will just magnify it that tenfold though when you get used to the wonderful drug it's easy just to squash it aka. Dun giev a fuk, basically it won't conjure up scary demons in your brain. When you toke up, make sure you're in a comfortable enviroment and you know there are going to be no "uncool" vibes and you'll enjoy it. As for focus and clearmindedness, obviously while you're smoking that's not going to happen but if you mean it affected your overall state of mind..Well I've never noticed much of an impact, sure a few days or more after smoked you may still be a little fuzzy and not too crisp but in the long term? Naaah.. Just don't smoke the week before and during your exams bro.
I'm pretty amazed that I've never gotten paranoid or panicked while high when I had plenty of reason to be. Like me lighting up a bowl and my grandmother trying to come into my room (she's really religious and would kill me). Thankfully that cinder block stopped her from getting in, but I didn't really have any reaction to it and was not worried at all. The other incident was getting in trouble with the cops for smoking in someones dorm room. I had an eighth in my pocket and I had to empty out my pockets. Don't really know how I got away with that. Anyway there was really no stress or anxiety from that, I wasn't at all freaking out.
I can't say that I've ever been paranoid or anxious to any extreme, I just know while I've been really stoned I've paniced about the smell and run around spraying deoderant and changing my clothes shit like that but I guess that's regular paranoia, never freaked out. [quote]Thankfully that cinder block stopped her from getting in[/quote] I lol'd I don't know why haha!
The main thing about being paranoid is that your thoughts are delusional. Like in that "they know" comic that I just can't happen to find.
I don't know if it's just me but from personal experience, taking a shower while baked out of my mind is a terrible idea. I always get a panic attack. this doesn't necessarily mean this will happen to you, just keep this in mind
[QUOTE=Sleepy Head;25302504]I don't know if it's just me but from personal experience, taking a shower while baked out of my mind is a terrible idea. I always get a panic attack. this doesn't necessarily mean this will happen to you, just keep this in mind[/QUOTE] showers are so small and cramped and it is terrible
[QUOTE=Goofa;25354712]showers are so small and cramped and it is terrible[/QUOTE] Fucking baloney! Having a shower is almost erotic when I'm high. So physically stimulating.
I have to agree, showers baked are fucking awesome.
I've taken showers while stoned, didn't feel anything though. Maybe I wasn't high enough...
Think to yourself it'll be the best shit ever and try not to think of anything negative. And try to take it slow the first time, I took 2 huge bong hits my first time and had some weird auditory shit going on.
I've have some weird thoughts showering baked Every drop was a person, containing like a thousand memories of a specific person, each of them unique and different That's what happened to me when I showered baked the first time
i hate when people get so sketched out by smoking or being high. you cant get in trouble for being high, unless you're acting retarded and doing stupid shit. im on a college campus and people are like "dude i dont wanna smoke here, lets to trek through the woods and find a secluded spot back there." im like dude im not gonna walk 20 minutes to find a spot in the woods, when you can just act as usual and smoke right here. theres no excuse to be in the woods standing with a circle of friends. you cant just say "we're just hanging out" because hanging out means smoking weed. cops aren't dumb they do their job every day. they know what potheads do and act.
There's nothing wrong with not wanting to smoke in a college campus at all I sure as hell wouldn't want to
Sit on the field or on a green spot away from other people where you can see if people are coming towards you, wats da big dealio? D:
[QUOTE=Kyle v3;25299904]Shit man you're fucking lucky, pot withdrawls kill almost all their victims...[/QUOTE] It's true, I heard it's around 0 out of 0.
[QUOTE=Lenni;25363177]It's true, I heard it's around 0 out of 0.[/QUOTE] My best friend Jimmy used to be an A+ student...he had a scholarship to Harvard waiting for him, lots of money saved up, and lots of friends....well... One day, Jimmy smoked weed...he started to not care about anything. His grades dropped drastically because he just didn't do his schoolwork, he was always stoned! His college dropped his scholarship offer, and he spent his savings on that evil herb. Now, Jimmy sits in the back of the class with a sad look on his face, depressed, lonely, and broke.
You forgot that he is also high.
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