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Cannibis Indica.
It hurts your REM sleep so I'm hoping you take longer breaks or this will probably affect your mental health eventually.
Random thought that occurred after this comment, which I 100 percent agree with take breaks when you can.
Which medicine doesn’t have side effects? We balance the benefits with the risk in all things we consume.
I tell my father every time he brings up my consumption. You stop taking your blood pressure medication I’ll stop taking mine. It would be an interesting race to the bottom for both of us.
Well it is obvious your comment hits something deeper in me. So sorry to unload all my stuff here.
I didn’t take yours as judgement just “hey be aware of this effect where the solution could make your specific problem worse”.
Hope you don’t take this combative. Just sharing my experience.
I appreciate your situation. Been there. The weed seems to help sleep. But not dreaming is really bad for emotional processing and your cognitive health.
Weed for sleep is like deciding to walk in a marathon from the start hoping you can pick up the pace later in the race.
The point of not even being able to finish the race at all in time comes and goes without you even noticing.
If you can, try cutting back and finding additional support somewhere else. It sounds like your dad really cares about you. Maybe he will pay for a therapist if you don't want to talk to him? :)
Take care!