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[–] Rampsquatch@sh.itjust.works 59 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)
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[–] infinitesunrise@slrpnk.net 45 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

It's me, I'm in this meme. Those are still technically medications, just self-prescribed.

Remember, it's society that is dysfunctional. We're accommodating it's dysfunction for our own safety and security.

[–] areakode@riskeratspizza.com 28 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

I love Adderall. But I didn't really feel right until I started using weed. The combination leave me with a blank, calm mind that allows me to focus. You'll take weed from my cold, dead hands.

[–] infinitesunrise@slrpnk.net 14 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I'm unfortunate because while weed is a great disassociative recreation for me and basically a part of my culture, it seriously suppresses my ability to think through complex issues in the way that's required for the technical work / hobbies I do, while adderal and other stimulant-type meds make me very tense and aggravated even at low doses. I've heard good things about clonadine though, non-stimulant adhd med, I've got plans to ask my doc about it.

[–] Almonds@mander.xyz 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm on clonidine because I have a multi-generational family history of aortic dissection. I was on vyvanse for about two years before my dad's aorta killed him. I've never been more on top of my life than when I was on a stimulant. But clonidine absolutely does help me focus, and it reduces the noise in my head, even if the effects are less profound than the stim.

I just added buproprion back into my daily meds, hoping that's going to help more with the executive dysfunction

[–] MonaySimpson@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

How many mg is of clonidine are people on?

[–] Almonds@mander.xyz 4 points 2 weeks ago

I was on 2mg/day patch, but had to switch to pills because my skin hated the adhesive. For some reason the pills hit me harder so I'm on 0.5mg/2x/day at present

[–] obvs@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I have an extended-release Ritalin prescription that I take every morning. It's amazing. Best stuff in the world.

But oh, man, adding an edible 2-3 times a week before bed leaves me SO much more able to function during the week.

Before those two, life was stressful as all hell.

But with those two things, I'm kicking ass and taking names all week long.

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[–] flandish@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

weed makes me anxious and panic. why? booze makes me puke. so ya. cheap date, i am.

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[–] turtlesareneat@piefed.ca 6 points 2 weeks ago

Actually self medication theory teaches us that some individuals will wind up choosing the correct medication, so yeah.

[–] Zink@programming.dev 16 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm a medicated ADHDer and I treat coffee like just yet another medication.

I was never a coffee drinker (or medicated in general) until my 40s. But now I literally prepare myself a cup of coffee in the morning and at lunch time, the same times I take my adderall. The combination is working great, even if it doesn't fix everything.

[–] WorldsDumbestMan@lemmy.today 5 points 2 weeks ago

I just quit my coffee, and roughing it out, so that the psych can see me in my true state.

Used to gulp down more coffee than water.

[–] BunScientist@lemmy.zip 12 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)

Coffee doesn't seem to do anything to me and idk what that means

[–] Themosthighstrange@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

how old are you ? It could be because you are young

[–] exu@feditown.com 6 points 2 weeks ago

It can also depend on your genes how heavily caffeine affects you. In my family my father, sister and I don't feel caffeine much but my mother reacts very strongly

[–] luokaton@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

coffee only started to do anything to me after i got on methylphenidate

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[–] SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

It’s a bong (water pipe) for smoking weed/dabs, or whatever else you want.

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Joke’s on you - I’m medicated and still do all that

[–] TheStaffmaster@lemmy.world 11 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

The dose makes the poison. Weed is not a panacea but it sure as hell isn't the devil. If you are getting F'd up you need to cut back the dose or switch to edibles; you don't get as functionally high, but it's more intense and lasts longer. Also know your weed: Indicas are more of a "body high" (Sleepy, pain reduction, relaxation, "vibes") where as Sativas are more of a "mental high" (mental "buzz," creativity, giggles, anxiety reduction) get a good hybrid that focuses more on the thing you want to fix. If you are in a funk, a Sativa dominant strain is what you need, if you are burnt out, you need an indica dominant one.

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Terpenes are where the health effects are, but they don't line up neatly with the indica / sativa dichotomy. I love a good hybrid with limonene and pinene but it's kind of hard to find both in the same flower out here

[–] TheStaffmaster@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

we really need to properly decriminalize so we can study these compounds. There was a study using some naturally derived psychotropics done in Brazil some years ago that showed promising benefits in reducing the mechanisms that activate PTSD triggers, for instance, but nothing ever really came of it, because of stigma surrounding the "recreational" uses.

Basically the study found that if you take a psychotropic shortly after the traumatizing event, it disrupts the amygdala's ability to parse and store the memory in a way that becomes malignant. This makes it FAR easier to process the event through therapy, and outcomes were greatly improved.

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[–] lordziv@lemmy.nz 10 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I just hit 6 months of being clean from weed after being a daily smoker for over 10 years!

[–] AbKingPro@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 weeks ago

Good job man!! This internet stranger is proud of you keep it up!

[–] deft@lemmy.wtf 4 points 2 weeks ago

1 month for me. Not sure if I'll stick or just reduce, been looking for a new job so I figured I'd get it out of my system. Honestly don't feel much different, I find reading a little harder to stick to.

[–] _fryerDan@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

i switched my coffee for a B complex gummy in the AM and a B12+D after lunch. It's been working gangbusters for my mood. Probably too much B vitamins but idgaf

[–] Lupus108@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Check whats in you B complex, if B6 is a high dosage you should check in with your doctor, prolonged intake of high B6 doses can cause minor nerve damage. While you're at it let them check your potassium levels, too much Vitamin D can lead to drastic Potassium levels which can cause health problems. At least in Germany the blood work for both is about 25€ and you tune your dose to what's safe :)

It's probably safe but some people metabolize those vitamins differently and the tests are quick and simple.

[–] DokPsy@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (28 children)

I wish I lived in a developed nation where I could just "go get blood work done" for a nominal fee or be able to afford to care about long term effects instead of surviving day to day. Not sarcastic, I legit wish that

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[–] whoisearth@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 weeks ago (11 children)

So glad I grew out of this. I still drink copious amounts of tea but any amount of weed is destructive.

I'll share something I posted a good decade ago on Reddit.

I used to smoke at least a joint a day sometimes multiple. I was consistently wake and bake outside of work. You know what weed does that no one wants to discuss? It makes you complacent. It sucks your drive to do anything. As a young person that's a horrible place to be. You are young, you should be taking risks and you should be striving for better.

[–] Zink@programming.dev 13 points 2 weeks ago

I agree with you, and I think weed really helped me even though I'm not using any right now.

Sometimes it's extremely beneficial to be chemically pushed into a good mood and satisfied with just existing, when otherwise existence just seems to be misery and pain.

But it is not a permanent fix. It's a band-aid while you find more permanent ways to improve your life. But band-aids can hurt to take off when you're done with them.

[–] IPeaceInYourFace@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It's the opposite for me. Weed gives me the motivation to do things.

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[–] btsax@reddthat.com 4 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

I smoke two joints in the morning

[–] EditsHisComments@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

"I smoke two joints in the morning,

And I smoke two joints at night.

I smoke two joints, before I smoke two joints,

And then I smoke two more!"

[–] TheStaffmaster@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

you missed a few lines. "I smoke two joints in the afternoon

and it makes me feel alright.

I smoke two joint in times of peace,

and two in times of war"

[–] EditsHisComments@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I smoked too much and forgot

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[–] Malyca@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

What does it mean if I still do it medicated!? 😭

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[–] pitiable_sandwich540@feddit.org 5 points 2 weeks ago

Ah yes, the good ol' hippie speedball. Was fun while it lasted but I'm glad I quit. Looking back, it didn't really make my ADD any easyier to handle, tbh. Just gave me a reward to focus on to do the mundane shit...

[–] tooks@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

In my late 40s, hippie speed balls every morning. Bad(?) habit I picked up (again) within the past five years. Like a few other have said, it really levels me out, giving me the ability to fine tune my focus first thing in the morning. The absurdities at work nearly require marijuana consumption. Being a midday slug has been the only downside.

[–] peteypete420@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago

I dont understand how my coworkers deal with the public without a wake and bake. Now given, not all of them are as nice to the customers as I am, but dam. Id have to kill someone if I was just rawdogging this job 5 days a week.

[–] Bakkoda@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

I'm 43 and TIL about a hippy speedball. I've been doing this shit for over half my life lol.

I was a little bummed to see so much half tobacco/half marijuana when i went to Amsterdam this spring. My lungs weren't thrilled but the nicotine was surprisingly nice especially after day drinking and walking literally all day.

[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Coffee makes me sleepy. Weed makes me anxious. Focalin is like walking through a peaceful meadow with a god holding my hand and a muse whispering in my ear.

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[–] Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Honestly both are fine as long as you stay within or below the average healthy limits (roughly 320mg/day for caffeine, weed might be less tested in that regard).

Just know your limits and make sure you have water with you.

[–] tetris11@feddit.uk 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

320mg/day

3.2 cups a day, for anyone wonderin'

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Unrelated to the post content but does your username have anything to do with giraffes?

[–] Ilixtze@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I thought the lower was some kind of spanking paddle and i felt attacked.

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