Medical Marijuana....

[weatherboi]

I have been smoking pot since I was about 14. I had a Biology teacher that grew his own and sold me some. I had/have a lot of high strung anxiety due to some stuff from my childhood. When I turned 8 years old sleeping became an issue for me. The doctor/therapist at the time prescribed me some anti anxiety meds and sleeping pills to help relieve my angst and the insomnia. The next several years I felt like I was always struggling physically. Like everything about me was 100 times heavier and simple tasks like chores/work/sports were now giant physical efforts for me. It did relieve my anxiety but my brain still ruminated constantly. Smoking pot helped slow my thoughts down enough for me to do something with all my mental energy. I recognized this and stopped taking the meds that I had been on for far to long. My grades went from fair to pretty damn good over the next few years and so did my passion, growth, and outlook on life. At the time, for me, it boiled down to two choices.

1- 2 small pills in the am, 1 small pill at lunch, and 2 small pills at night. Feel tired and shitty all day.
2- Smoke some pot, embrace the lifestyle and all that comes with it.

Two was a better choice for me at the time. Dealing with my folks hassling me about smoking and the inconvenience it created in daily life was easier than fighting the fog the pills brought on.

Strain is not something I have a choice in when purchasing. I do prefer Sativa

I am not advocating children smoking pot or anything of that nature. I am speaking about my own personal experience and reflective opinion.

Grant

[christie]

[quote=wolfwalker;143400]

Originally Posted by wolfwalker

Hi there everyone,

i would like to revive this thread. now that I am in a legal medical marijuana state. I will soon have my paper work back and will be a medical marijuana provider. I love, love being legal because I am fully aware of what a wonderful healing herb this is.

but I would like to hear from people who use it for a medical purpose.

what are you using it to treat?

what has been the results for you?

what strains are you using?

this will help me learn more and refine my choices of strains.


thanks

wolfwalker[/QUOTe



this was my post in reviving this thread. I want to thank everyone for their comments but I would like to use this as an educational tool.

So sticking to the topic at hand would be most helpful.

thanks

wolfwalker

I don't think that the intent of the thread when Jess started it was to exclusively talk about the different strains. To be perfectly honest, I have no clue most times as to the details of what I buy - I could care less - its either gonna take a little bit (the more expensive) to get the job done - or more. Either way, I'm good. Additionally, some of the most expensive, proclaimed to be all that and the bag of chips was no better (or worse) than the cheap stuff - at least to me and the way my body responds. I'm sure its different for everyone.

Additionally, I would think it would be the place to talk about the legalization efforts in states that don't currently have a medical law on the books.

I do think that most of the comments have been positive in perhaps dismissing some of the myths surrounding people who imbibe. I think that a lot of folks don't understand how beneficial, with relative few side effects, MJ can be as opposed to traditional pharmaceuticals and the absolute cluster fuck "pain management specialists" can get you physically dependent upon.

It might be most helpful to you to visit other local growers since you are now in a medical state. I would think they would have a better grasp on the local demographic and there should be grower groups/co-ops. It may be that the demand is for certain strains and if it were me starting a business in a new state, I would look to established folks for the proper guidance.

[wolfwalker]

[QUOTE=christie0918;143736][quote=wolfwalker;143400]

I don't think that the intent of the thread when Jess started it was to exclusively talk about the different strains. To be perfectly honest, I have no clue most times as to the details of what I buy - I could care less - its either gonna take a little bit (the more expensive) to get the job done - or more. Either way, I'm good. Additionally, some of the most expensive, proclaimed to be all that and the bag of chips was no better (or worse) than the cheap stuff - at least to me and the way my body responds. I'm sure its different for everyone.

Additionally, I would think it would be the place to talk about the legalization efforts in states that don't currently have a medical law on the books.

I do think that most of the comments have been positive in perhaps dismissing some of the myths surrounding people who imbibe. I think that a lot of folks don't understand how beneficial, with relative few side effects, MJ can be as opposed to traditional pharmaceuticals and the absolute cluster fuck "pain management specialists" can get you physically dependent upon.

It might be most helpful to you to visit other local growers since you are now in a medical state. I would think they would have a better grasp on the local demographic and there should be grower groups/co-ops. It may be that the demand is for certain strains and if it were me starting a business in a new state, I would look to established folks for the proper guidance.


[/QUOT


strains are not my primary interest. tho in MM states, different strains are used for different types of aliments. sativas tend to help with depression etc, indicas with pain, sleep issues etc.

my main interest is how people using it for medical relief. and yes, discussing legal issues and how to work for more legal states would be great.

yes, I have talked with many local growers and have been provided with a lot of info.

for those who are growing, are you growing in soil or hydro?

wolf

[AtLast]

[quote=wolfwalker;144151][QUOTE=christie0918;143736]

Originally Posted by wolfwalker

I don't think that the intent of the thread when Jess started it was to exclusively talk about the different strains. To be perfectly honest, I have no clue most times as to the details of what I buy - I could care less - its either gonna take a little bit (the more expensive) to get the job done - or more. Either way, I'm good. Additionally, some of the most expensive, proclaimed to be all that and the bag of chips was no better (or worse) than the cheap stuff - at least to me and the way my body responds. I'm sure its different for everyone.

Additionally, I would think it would be the place to talk about the legalization efforts in states that don't currently have a medical law on the books.

I sure hope this is discussed.

I do think that most of the comments have been positive in perhaps dismissing some of the myths surrounding people who imbibe. I think that a lot of folks don't understand how beneficial, with relative few side effects, MJ can be as opposed to traditional pharmaceuticals and the absolute cluster fuck "pain management specialists" can get you physically dependent upon.

Yes, there is a wealth of data now available to put down the myths! And these studies are long-term.

I know this cluster fuck well. Sometimes I really don't think that people that have just never had to deal with chronic pain get it at all. There is far more on top of the pain, there is disability, loss of work, depression, what it can do to your sex life, how it can effect temperment, etc. And there is no end! It is a part of one's life forever. I employ many relaxation and self-hypnotic techniques along with things like swimming (non-weight bearing exercise) - all of which do help. I do use pain meds when needed (and hate the side effects and how they keep me from doing things like driving because it just isn't safe). Yet, some forms of chronic pain continue to worsen and the fact is as we age, our bodies change and this pain becomes more and more of a problem.

I have heard from friends that MJ does help their pain with less side effects. I am going to try it for mine and see. I really haven't used MJ for many years and actually never have liked getting stoned. Don't drink much, either. But, it seems to me that the pain meds are really no different in terms of any altered states. So, if MJ works better, I'm going to sign up!

It might be most helpful to you to visit other local growers since you are now in a medical state. I would think they would have a better grasp on the local demographic and there should be grower groups/co-ops. It may be that the demand is for certain strains and if it were me starting a business in a new state, I would look to established folks for the proper guidance.


[/QUOT


strains are not my primary interest. tho in MM states, different strains are used for different types of aliments. sativas tend to help with depression etc, indicas with pain, sleep issues etc.

my main interest is how people using it for medical relief. and yes, discussing legal issues and how to work for more legal states would be great.

yes, I have talked with many local growers and have been provided with a lot of info.

for those who are growing, are you growing in soil or hydro?

wolf

Thanks for links/info here- I have had chronic pain in some form since I was 16 and all the acute pain of multiple surgeries and nerve damage due surgical procedures. I am so damn tired of able-bodied and pain free people not having a clue about what this is all about. And it isn't like I don't have some pharmaceutical background. In CA, psychologists can script prescriptions under the supervision of a psychiatrist. In reading literature, I just don’t see a problem with medical MJ. And it is time we made it available and subject to regulation nation-wide just like any other medication. And those with addictive personalities will always be fighting a battle with any form of medication that can be addictive.

And fergoddessakes…. Look at people on chemo that can actually eat something using MJ! Talk to people having had cancer treatment about this!

[afixer]

Originally Posted by christie0918

Like Sachita, I think that it is something that needs moderation. I have a hard time seeing it being beneficial to be baked all day.

there are benefits...not everyday mind you...yes ma'am just ask my people.

[Mitmo01]

Im of the mind everyone is responsible for themselves...drugs have existed for thousands of years and are not going away...if i can kill myself with ciggarettes why cant we manage our pain with marijuana....at least marijuana has medicinal and i would argue emotional and mental benefits...

I think that Marijuana should be totally legal for all uses and that people need to regulate themselves...thats the way adults in society should be treated, not penalized for trying to feel better...

[Starbuck]

As a person with anxiety, depression, and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), I have found it immensely helpful to smoke marijuana to calm myself when I have felt out of control, impulsive, or like I wanted to self harm (not suicidal, self harm, there's a difference! Thank God those days are over!)

The only negative side effect I have come up with is that I now memory problems! Big time. And from what I understand that is common with smoking weed. But I still think it should be legal, or at least the medical use definition expanded to include mental health issues such as I listed above.

[deb_U_taunt]

Yipppeeee for medicinal!!!! Making brownies now.

[Mr Nice Guy]

I support 420 people 100%!!!
Ok where's my brownie? Lol

[deb_U_taunt]

Originally Posted by ElusiveButch

I support 420 people 100%!!!
Ok where's my brownie? Lol

Turtle ones too!! Could mail ya one? lol

[Mr Nice Guy]

Sounds good. I'll take a dozen. lmao.

[Daywalker]

Oh, hell yes.


Let's talk about a few new California Laws.



I now have a letter that allows me to possess/grow more than the
County limitations. You see, they have figured out that there are
some conditions that are very unpredictable; Compassion laws
have been put in place that will keep folks from
pre-determining the amount of Medicinal
relief I may need.


There are a host of new ways to indulge this Herb.
Anywhere from a dropper of Elixir, lol...to a birthday cake!




I just got a Hybrid clone.
It's a strain of Blue Dream and Hash.
Can't wait to see what it grows up to be!

[Toughy]

Day my friend........I am a tad confused here.......

Blue Dream I understand, but hash is made from cannabis. So you must be talking two different strains of cannabis. Do you know the name of the second strain?

[Daywalker]

Originally Posted by Toughy

Day my friend........I am a tad confused here.......

Blue Dream I understand, but hash is made from cannabis. So you must be talking two different strains of cannabis. Do you know the name of the second strain?

No.


Me n Sabra were hella laughing about that cuz both of us completely
forgot the full name, but had to have it cuz I already haz
a Head Band, a Train Wreck, etc...out back now.

She named off that one and I jumped on it.




I been 'sampling' stuff since then, and I'm pretty sure Sabra was
supposed to be in charge of remembering stuff on our field trip that day.





Funny


I can remember the part number to a clutch cable for a CBR600R,
or a KZ1000P Series...but ask me about last week in
the 'canna-candy' store and I go blank.




What was the question?

[Daywalker]

I do believe this is what I will end up with:

[Andrew, Jr.]

At NIH, there were many many folks who were smoking or taking it in some form or fashion when my sister was there. The treatment plans that the docs take you right next to death and bring you back, the people need to recover. And recovery is not easy by any stretch of the imagination. Science can only do so much, and is limiting humans. I am all for the legalization of it.

[Mr Nice Guy]

They should legalize it and sell it like cigarettes. Just saying.

[Okiebug61]

I would never drink another drop of alcohol if they would legalize.

[deb_U_taunt]

16 States. Getting there.

[Mr Nice Guy]

I just want to say I'm jealous for those who live in states that legalized it. You lucky peeps!! I love this thread. Now back to what I was doing.