So now that pot is legal in California and you can buy it starting January 2017, I’m thinking of trying it again. What have been your experiences on weed post-diagnosis?
I used to smoke alot when I started over 11 years ago then every now and then. I started having spiritual experiences on it after my cousin died and used it to cope then I started seeing people who apeared glowing white and then started hearing voices, this got bad and I was diagnosed with schizophrenia. To this day I beleive they are spirits I don’t smoke anymore because of its effects on my lungs and it is illegal where I am from.
Do you think pot triggered the voices or did they come on there own? I’m not scared of my voices anymore but I’m terrified of seeing demons and monsters. Never have seen them but I have to imagine it’s one of the scariest experiences you can have. But in the end it’s just fear and it’ll eventually fade away.
Marijuana is an entheogen which means something like spiritually Devine within or possesed. I know i have spirits within me that call themselves demons. If you are taking it you really got to know what you are doing its like playing with fire I guess. If you do don’t smoke it use a vape.
why do I need to use a vape?
Smoking can cause cancer I started having breathing issues from smoking but lucky my lungs are ok now. Vaping is much more healthy you can find info online.
Some people tolerate weed with this illness, but it’s not the norm. Most people find it prejuditial to their mental health, I would advise against this decision.
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Maybe you should get some CBD rich strains with thc also. 50/50 thc/cbd ratio. Just to be on the safe side.
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Yes the voices came the same time I had this sesh and was meditating
thanks for your concern, but I’m going to risk it.
That’s what I’m thinking of doing. AC DC is a good mix of cbd and thc
Bro my life is ■■■■■■ seemed like a good idea but…
lol sorry meant to reply to @Green. I’m going to do it mostly to relax and think in new ways. I’ll monitor it so that new thinking doesn’t turn into a delusion.
Horrible I’m freaked out on it scared vulnerable and paranoid I used to enjoy it pre illness
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Seems like a really bad idea quite honestly. Just because pot is going to be legal doesn’t mean you should use it.
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If your going to do it then do it. But you shouldn’t talk about it on here
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If you do decide to try it, have some friends around the first time just in case you react badly to it. They should hopefully be able to calm you down. Also buy a bunch of junk food before hand, so you don’t feel tempted to drive while intoxicated to buy food. If you’re anything like me, you’ll get more hungry than you’ve been at any point before in your entire life and food will taste amazing.
But I agree with most other people said, it’s probably not a good idea for someone with a SZ dx to mess around w/ MJ to begin with.
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Not a great idea if your skitzaphernic in my expierence … I use to smoke loads of weed the reason I went sycotic and maybe a reason im skitzaphernic now
Gotta say man my first impulse is that that is dumb for a schizo unless you are just going to tamper about with a small amount and put it away afterwards.
Long term use of weed won’t get you anywhere. For a sz it jeopardizes stability and introduces what is indeed a hallucinogen into the brain. That on top of having a hallucinatory disorder… is unwise my friend.
But it’s your call boss. Neat it’s legal over there.
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I think I would try smoking again if it were legal. Just to see if my paranoia was solely due to the fact that it was illegal and its smell unmistakable. But at the first hint of paranoia I would stop.
TBH I think there is a good chance I would get paranoid.