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0 pointsmtlmtlmtlmtl2y ago0 comments

Is there anything other than THC in those gummies? Many of the effects might depend on non-THC cannabinoids. Also, for some reason, some effects happen upon smoking or vaping but not through edibles. There are various theories about why, but it's all very complicated.

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tasty_freeze2y ago

Part of my experimentation was to try many different doses, just thc, thc + cbd in various ratios, ones claiming to have "live rosin" or whatnot.

I did finally try a real joint -- of course it hits much faster, but the lung irritation and health concerns weren't worth it.

I'm a bit jealous of people who have a great time. A guy in the band I'm in is 45 and has been a daily smoker for 30 years. He is highly functioning -- has a good job, has kids -- and can work while high. I guess he knows exactly his response and does enough to feel good but not enough to cause problems. He also has a really high tolerance.

mtlmtlmtlmtlOP2y ago

Some people just don't have the brain chemistry for it, I suppose.

I'm kind of jealous of your friend. I've been a daily smoker before, and I'm usually able to like do simple tasks and such. But I just get too lazy and dysfunctional. And I feel dumber. Part of me is drawn to that because it's so much easier to be dumb. But I also depend on working memory to make a living and also for my favourite hobbies. Eventually I learned that the only thing that actually works is occasional use. I can't be completely abstinent because then I never actually learn moderation, and I just end up binging again. But if I know I can enjoy myself if I want to, I don't have to be constantly thinking "fuck I want some weed". And then when I do finally give in, there's this shame spiral about it that leads to binging. Whereas now I can just smoke if I feel like it, have a great night of sleep and go on with my life the next day.

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