To Smoke or Not to Smoke...that is the question

[Cure Ryus]

I am posting because of curiosity. I'm curious about pot. I guess I could hide my curiosity behind veiled questions and pretend to know what the hell I'm talking about, but to tell the truth, I'm 42 years old, and I've never tried pot before. I'm interested in it now because I've had a shitty year so far, and I'm tired of the pain and being stressed out. I sit here wondering if pot would somehow mellow me out a little, let me relax, and take away some pain.

Since January, I've had to deal with the following: I was diagnosed with diabetes; I had an MRI on my neck and found out I need spinal surgery again to remove bone spurs which came from a previous surgery and are now pressing on my spinal cord; my father had a stroke and is now paralyzed on one side; my uncle was diagnosed with breast cancer...yes, my UNCLE...and since my grandfather, his twin sister, and MY sister all had breast cancer, I have to get a mammogram because I am now genetically predisposed to it (ain't that a bitch?); I am a new father...which in and of itself is wonderful, but my son doesn't sleep much at night...so therefore, I don't sleep much at night; and finally, my wife has been understandably depressed since her mom's cancer recently spread to her brain.

I used to be a carefree, funny, and happy person...but not lately. Now, I'm just tired, in pain, and discouraged. Maybe pot would help...maybe not. I'm not even sure why I'm posting this. I'm really not looking for sympathy...I guess I'm just wondering if smoking a joint now and then would give me a brief respite from myself, or if it would just cause me to be paranoid worrying that I'm going to get busted with it.

Oh well...any thoughts?

Cure Ryus Reviewed by Cure Ryus on 10-27-2006. To Smoke or Not to Smoke...that is the question I am posting because of curiosity. I'm curious about pot. I guess I could hide my curiosity behind veiled questions and pretend to know what the hell I'm talking about, but to tell the truth, I'm 42 years old, and I've never tried pot before. I'm interested in it now because I've had a shitty year so far, and I'm tired of the pain and being stressed out. I sit here wondering if pot would somehow mellow me out a little, let me relax, and take away some pain. Since January, I've had to Rating: 5

[Reefer Rogue]

Buy some quality cannabis, make sure you inhale. It's possible you may not get high your first time. If you want to feel relaxed then I definately advise you give it a try. Why have you disregarded cannabis for so long? Was it all the negative government propaganda?

[Inferius]

Yeah, you should definately get some weed.
Take it real easy at first,
and remember that you can become just as psychologically addicted to it as anything. Especially if you use it as a crutch.
But yeah, give it a try. You're 42. Theres not much you can lose by toking up.

[steuk]

thats it mate get some nice green and then let us know wot it was like, r+r

[LIP]

I'd reccomend it for relaxing. It cant be compared to anything else.

But, as Billionfold said, its not for everyone, and while i like to kid myself that its a cure-all drug, for most people it is although it seems to do it for me.

Give it a go a few times, and at least try it. You wont die, as im sure your probably all ready aware. Pot is so much safer than anything else, including almost all legal drugs, even headache pills.

But dont go at it like crazy, take a small puff, and see how you feel. Then keep going untill you feel good.

I doubt you'll get caught, so theres no need to be paranoid. If you only ever have a small amount on you, and dont smoke it in public people will never know, meaning no cops knocking on your door.

Cannabis is an amazling plant, and can do sooo much good.

Give it ago, and if it doesnt work, at least you can be happy with yourself that you tryed it and decided it wasnt for you.

Im sorry to hear about your problems, i know how it feels to have cancer running in the family, I've lost quite a few of my family to cancer.

Take it easy man, and most importantly take care.

Alex.

[jamstigator]

Improves memory, helps reduce risk of cancer, helps alleviate or prevent the plaque that is one of the main causes of Alzheimer's, reduces stress, helps you laugh (which is very healthy), helps with pain, etc, etc. The question isn't whether you should smoke some, it's why *wouldn't* you want to smoke some. (Other than the legal issue, of course.)

[friendowl]

be sure and get the real expensive herb

[CityBoyGoneCountry]

Don't look to drugs, not even pot, to take away your problems. If that's what you expect it to do, then you will be sorely disappointed.

I smoke because I enjoy it. Maybe you will enjoy it too. Maybe you won't. If you want to give it a try, go ahead. If not, no big deal.

[iwantFUEGO]

Improves memory ROFL!

I am premed and i blaze before i study.

Currently taking genetics, microbio and physics and i have A's in all.

I was a C student in highschool before i started doing this.

[Testament]

no one here is really going to tell you not to man, lol. its like asking a cop if you should turn your self in after robbing a 711 or some shit.


however .


imho --



no one can answer the question but you, marijuana has very different effects on many people, and its effects will change to some or great degree as your tolerance increases. I find it to be great stress relief, but at the same time -- it is a "drug" or mind altering substance ...... if you have a conservative mind set and feel that turning to something like that would be negative, then don't do it. to me personally, its whatever. I'll have a crazy stressfull week, very similar to yours (relativly) and not want to smoke pot just to cope with shit. its a crutch. but you know what, it helps me plenty, and if its only aesthetic and not true help, then tough shit, cause i sure ain't seeking fucking shrinks, yoga, jogging, or pills lol. iunno. im blazed. make ur own decision not someone elses, thats what life is about.