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snarp · 4 months

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Apothecary Diaries needs a very firm large-text disclaimer like "The author of these books did no research and is dangerously-wrong about a lot of the medical "facts" presented."

#there is no such thing as a 'virginity test' there is no such thing as 'intact'#it is impossible to drink so much alcohol that it stops being dangerous #alcohol is much more toxic than cannabis #so is caffeine #chocolate does not have magical fanfic sex pollen effects upon people who have never eaten it before #making a cooking fire in a small windowless room is not safe #depressing cw #medical cw #apothecary diaries #kusuriya no hitorigoto

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dovesndecay · 9 months

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It's deeply frustrating to live in a state where only medical marijuana has been legalized because I have to pay $125 twice a year, and $75 once a year, in order to be allowed to pay anywhere between $10 to $100 for the medication that makes it so I don't spend every moment in breathtaking pain.

My Cannabis Doctor: Hi I would like to renew your cannabis prescription Me, very broke: I would like that, as well, however I am very poor. Cannabis Doctor: oh nevermind come back when you're not poor.

#original post #medical marijuana #fibromyalgia #it's my least prioritized medication while also being the one i probably need the second most #the one i need the most being my cymbalta cuz a bitch is VERY clinically depressed #coffee carries me to about noon and then i die #no cannabis? no functional reyah

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sapphia · 7 months

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i'm going to scream. this study implies that cannabis use may increase the rate of recovery from depression regardless of whether or not you're taking an antidepressant or not but because it doesn't show the snri is also lowering cannabis addiction their conclusion is "venlafaxine-ER in cannibis users isn't effective at reducing depression".

#you just cannot trust medical literature on anything to do with cannabis i'm going insane #cannabis #depression #snri #tw drugs

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cannabisnewstoday · 9 months

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#pain management #pain #anxeity #depression #quality of life #cannabis #marijuana #weed #pot #legalization #medical marijuana #mmj #medical cannabis #legalize

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rosicheeks · 1 year

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#I’m v v v proud of myself tbh #I talked to my parents #and literally just shot everything straight #I was like cannabis/marijuana is a plant dude #it’s so much different than a chemically made substance like cigs and totally different than crack and meth #like they want to put all ‘drugs’ in the same area #and sorry but that’s not right #weed isn’t the same as crack and meth #weed is a FUCKING PLANT #I’m sorry but I don’t think weed is a drug #I think it’s a medication #I take it for my anxiety / depression/ chronic pain/ headaches #I take it for so many different reasons other than ‘just to get high’#I was like bro buddy pals if I ever get pulled over it would be a ticket maybe and they’d take away my shit - I would never get impounded or #any of that bullshit cause I would need pounds of fucking weed and I’m broke likeeeeee #I’m never going to have that much in my life #they are just blowing everything out to MAJOR proportions and I’m sorry but it’s just fucking weeeeeeeeed #we fine #I’m all over the place #but I’m so so so proud of myself #I’m happy I brought it up and was straight and to the point #also cause I was smoking before and a little high thank you weed 💖#shut up rosie

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karina-wr · 2 years

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Imma be real, I’ve always thought edibles just kind of don’t work for me. Overall I’ve had little experience because I’m in a non-legal state and again, just wasn’t interested due to past results.

I was advised to eat some clean(ish) fat with them a couple months ago at the legal dispensary in town.

Oh, they fucking work bro.

#ahhhhh #lol #edibles #medical cannabis #goodbye anxiety #goodbye depression #that one piece of info I needed

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modernst0nermagic · 1 month

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Dab Pen Codependency Getting You Down? You're Not Alone.

You know when you get a little too comfortable with your dab pen? Like, those times when you find yourself reaching for it even though you don’t need medicinal benefit, or when it seems to replace flower simply because of convenience? Yeah, that’s how I’ve been feeling recently. Continue reading Dab Pen Codependency Getting You Down? You’re Not Alone.

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#Bipolar #Bipolar and Weed #Cannabis #Cannabis and Bipolar #dab pen #depression #Mania #Marijuana #medical marijuana #smoking weed with bipolar #Stoner #Weed #weed and bipolar #Weed and mania #Weed and mental health

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wilwheaton · 1 month

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Why did that person wish you a happy 420 could it be... wil smokes wheat? :D

I've been a medical cannabis patient for years. When I quit alcohol, my doctor suggested I look into cannabis for help with my anxiety, insomnia, and depression.

I was VERY reluctant, but so many of my friends talked about their own positive experiences, I tried just a little edible, and slept better than I had in a decade. Then I smoked a little, and I felt this knot of anxiety loosen and unwind itself in my chest. I was like, "where have you been all my life?"

It's been a wonderful journey for me, and such a huge help in my therapy and mental health care. Cannabis is relaxing and gentle, and can be a whole lot of fun with the right people and silly movie. Alcohol can be a whole lot of fun, but for me is a poison that extracts a terrible cost I could no longer pay.

So, yeah, I'm enthusiastically on team 420, and I hope we get a national decriminalization so other people can safely benefit from the healing properties of the plant. And, speaking from experience, you think you've heard Dark Side of the Moon, you've probably listened to it hundreds of times, but you haven't really experienced it, until you have a little smoke, put on headphones, and take the ride.

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motherbloggerandwriter · 2 years

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chronicallycouchbound · 10 months

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Guide to interacting with people with psychosis spectrum disorders and psychotic symptoms

If someone who has psychotic symptoms is talking to you about their hallucinations or delusions, do not suggest:

That they are inherently violent or dangerous Why: Statistically, people with psychosis are more likely to be victims of violence, not perpetrators. They are more likely to be killed by police than people without mental illnesses.

That their hallucinations are actually reality and everyone else can’t experience it Why: this can cause further dissonance between reality for the person, especially if they’re actively experiencing symptoms. It can lead to derealization and depersonalization, and exasperate or trigger hallucinations and/or delusions.

That they are a prophet, god, all powerful, etc. Why: along with the above reason of causing further separation from reality, many people with psychotic spectrum disorders experience delusions, one common type of delusion is called delusions of grandeur, which is a specific delusion around perceiving oneself or one’s accomplishments as greatness or of higher status than others. This specific delusion can be dangerous because it can lead to the person believing that they are immune to consequences, including physical harm to oneself. By affirming beliefs of the person being god-like, it can trigger or exasperate this delusion. This is especially common with people who have Bipolar type 1 with psychotic features and they are in manic states.

That they should just meditate Why: Meditation often isn’t safe for people with psychosis! Studies show that unguided meditation is especially risky, because without focusing on reality, people with psychotic symptoms are more likely to have hallucinations, or have depersonalization/derealization.

That you can see/hear it too, when you can’t/lying to agree with their hallucinations Why: This will absolutely exasperate symptoms, also it’s lying and is wrong and a genuinely horrible thing to do. This one should be obvious.

That they should just use cannabis or other psychoactive drugs Why: THC and other psychoactive compounds, can trigger psychotic episodes in people who have or are predisposed to psychosis, and trigger anxiety and hallucinations, which can exasperate symptoms. That being said, individual experiences may differ greatly, and they may be able to use psychoactive substances with no issues, but to suggest it as a cure-all or without a proper understanding of its possible negative side effects can be dangerous. Also, many antipsychotics and other psychiatric medications interact with many psychoactive drugs, so it’s important to know if it’s physically safe for them to use both at once.

Things you can say/do instead!

When actively experiencing symptoms/episodes:

Maintain a calm and steady tone of voice, don’t yell.

Explain what you’re doing before you do it, and try to avoid sudden movements which can scare or jump someone

If they have an action plan, follow it. I also urge you to remember that they’re scared right now. They likely don’t want to hurt anyone, but they’re terrified. Find ways to be safe, preferably that don’t involve police (there are lots of statistics around why this is unhelpful and can be dangerous)

“I understand that you feel scared right now, let’s find ways to be safe through this.” Be supportive! Psychotic symptoms are similar to symptoms of any other mental illnesses, when someone is depressed or anxious, we often reach out with kindness, remember that people with psychosis also need that compassion and consideration.

“We are at [location], I am [name] we are [relationship to person], we are safe” Talking about reality can be really helpful, most people with symptoms need some guidance around basic understandings of reality, affirming what is real can help them distinguish what is and isn’t. An important note, reality checks can sometimes be more harmful than helpful. Usually, a person who needs a reality check will just ask the questions: “Who are you?”, “Where are we?”, Etc.

Sometimes, doing reasonable things to help them feel safer is necessary to help them calm down enough that they stop having severe symptoms. For example, someone who is afraid that people are watching them might want to cover windows and lock doors, help them create a safe space for them mentally by doing that. Some requests might be a bit odd, but harmless, like putting salt in the doorways so demons can’t get in, you can do that, or find alternatives to help them feel safe. It’s important to try to create this safe space while also affirming reality.

Try not to focus on the specific hallucination, but rather on their feelings, for example instead of talking about the demons or details about the demons, talk about their feelings about the demons, and how you can make them feel safer. It can help them feel secure to have someone in reality helping them stay safe while they cope with these scary symptoms.

Ask permission before touching, consent is particularly important for people with psychosis, we are often stripped of our right to consent while in episodes.

Offer snacks, stuffed animals, or other comfort items

When talking about their experiences, diagnosis, or when not in episodes:

Ask how you can be supportive, both in and outside of episodes, some people need help with remembering medications, or someone to call when they’re scared and having symptoms. Sometimes it just helps to be able to explain what they’re going through and have someone just listen. They know their needs best.

Help them come up with a crisis/safety plan for when they have episodes, it can literally save their life, or at least make it more manageable and sometimes less scary.

Check on them if they seem off, have life changes, or are isolating.

Learn their warning signs and help them stay safe before they have episodes, and hopefully prevent them from happening or being more unmanageable.

Offer to do reality checks if that's something that helps them

Offer to do medication reminders ( if you're able to)

I was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 with Psychosis when I was 18. I have many psychotic symptoms including hallucinations, delusions, derealization, and depersonalization. This was written from my own experiences, research, and recommendations from providers. I highly recommend seeking out more information and experiences about psychosis to gain a more comprehensive understanding of it. No guide is one-size-fits-all, and this is definitely incomplete in many ways, but hopefully, this provides some insight or education for you.

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brightlotusmoon · 7 months

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Cannabis is probably the least toxic therapeutically active substance known to man. Its Therapeutic Ratio (TR) is so high as to be virtually impossible to calculate but is believed to be between 1:20000 and 1:40000. Thus if 100mg of cannabis would produce an effect, between two to four kilos (taken at once) would be fatal. This amount is, of course, impossible to consume.

Therapeutic Ratio (TR) is the ratio of effective dose for 50% of users (ED50) to lethal dose for 50% of users (LD50). The TR of alcohol is 1:20. TR of heroin is 1:5.

Also, cannabis works on our body because it modulates the endocannabinoid system which consists of a network of CB1 and CB2 receptors throughout the body and endocannabinoids which are the body’s natural chemicals equivalent to the chemicals in the cannabis plant. The CB1 receptor is now believed to be the most prevalent receptor in the brain but does not exist in the brain stem which controls the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. This is why, unlike opiates, alcohol or other drugs, cannabis cannot depress basic life functions to the point of death.

Many doctors are unaware of the endcocannabinoid system because it was only discovered in 1988 and so has only recently been documented in medical education. It is now believed to be the most important physiological system in our body, regulating the central nervous system, immune, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and reproductive systems. This is why mankind has found cannabis such a safe and effective medicine for at least 5,000 years for such a wide variety of conditions.

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INTERESTING.

#hmmmm

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oneheadtoanother · 4 months

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I hope therapeutic ketamine goes the way of California's pre-legalization "medical" cannabis system. You know, get your major depressive disorder confirmed by like a 10 minute online questionnaire and a chat consult with a nurse practitioner who just hands out ket scripts 40 hours a week, and then when it comes the distro packaging is all "we're in on the joke bro here's the 'medicine' you ordered your horse gonna be tranquil as fuck bro jk stay safe"

#i enjoy seeing enterprising dirtbags subvert the law idk #obviously this would be a stupid system but it would be funny and that's what matters in the end

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mspitscorner · 23 days

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Exploring the Benefits of Marijuana for Mental Health

Marijuana has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments, including mental health conditions. With the rise of medical marijuana laws and increased research on the therapeutic benefits of cannabis, more and more people are turning to this plant for relief from anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. One of the main reasons why marijuana is effective for…

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#Cannabis #medical marijunan #mental health #PTSD

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cannabisnewstoday · 4 months

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#major depressive disorder #cannabis #marijuana #weed #pot #legalization #medical marijuana #mmj #medical cannabis #legalize

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manicplank · 3 months

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(silly one for sillies)

(obvious tw for mention of meds/drugs)

what kind of medications are they on?

Peppino: Probably Prozac. Doesn't really help him, but he doesn't want to try a different med because he's too afraid. Could probably benefit from Zoloft or Lexapro, maybe even some Xanax

Gustavo: No prescriptions, but probably takes a vitamin D tablet during the winter. The most he's ever been on is antibiotics.

Mr. Stick: I can see him on a light anti-anxiety like Buspar. Something very light.

Pepperman: No meds. Doesn't believe they do anything for anybody.

The Vigilante: No meds. Thinks they're a placebo.

The Noise: I can see him on a few different meds. Probably on Zoloft (for depression) and Seroquel (for bipolar). Used to be on a stimulant ADHD med, but stopped taking it because he didn't feel like himself (and his ADHD kind of fuels his career). Occasionally uses cannabis recreationally (keeps it a secret, even from Noisette).

Noisette: Much like The Noise, she used to be on a stimulant ADHD medication, but she didn't like the way they made her feel. Might take vitamin E for healthy hair.

Fake Peppino: They tried sedatives for him, but it didn't work. They tried stimulants for him, but it didn't work. So now he isn't on anything. He's immune to most medications.

Pizzahead: Used to be on Seroquel for bipolar but stopped taking it. He felt that he didn't need it. Absolute psychopath with or without them, so taking it was pointless. Doesn't really like medication in general.

Pillar John: No meds. Normal guy.

Gerome: Not on any meds, but could probably benefit from an SSRI (Prozac/Zoloft/Lexapro/etc).

#pizza tower #noise #the noise #headcanon #pizzahead #noisette #peppino #peppino spaghetti #fake peppino #pepperman #the vigilante #mr. stick #pillar john #pizza tower gustavo #pizza tower gerome

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modernst0nermagic · 2 months

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How a Stoner Deals With Bipolar Depression

So…I’ve been incredibly absent. Not just from my blog, but from my life. I recently went through one of my most severe manic episodes- the kind where you just can’t say no to impulsivity- and it exhausted me. Now I’ve been thrown head-first into a depression. Continue reading How a Stoner Deals With Bipolar Depression

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#Bipolar #bipolar and therapy #Bipolar and Weed #Bipolar Depression #Cannabis #Cannabis and Bipolar #depression #Marijuana #medical marijuana #smoking weed for depression #smoking weed with bipolar #Stoner #Weed #Weed and depression #Weed and mental health

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