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It's pretty much impossible for me to get back into it. Since I stopped smoking for so long, one hit will get me super high and send me into a panicky frenzy.
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Robostyle
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Try edibles.
It's easier to dose, doesn't hit as hard and no coughing. More predictable. At least imho.
But start low! I've taken too many edibles before and it can be a bad time.
It's easier to dose, doesn't hit as hard and no coughing. More predictable. At least imho.
But start low! I've taken too many edibles before and it can be a bad time.
JDs Couch
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Mushrooms are higher vibration. Occasional heroic doses is the way to go. 5 grams in silent darkness.
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Mushrooms intrigue me, but I feel like if I can't handle the weed then mushrooms would be worse. Idk.
JDs Couch
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If you've never done them and are an adult, I would suggest a few months of a meditation practice first. Because a deep mushroom trip will put you in direct contact with the most uncomfortable aspects of yourself for several hours, and the only way out is through. This can be challenging but also incredibly healing. However, often the mushrooms are pretty gentle with beginners so if you keep a positive mindset you'll be fine.
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I’ve only done them once. About 14 years ago. Was a crazy trip.
I’ve got a lot of demons so I’m definitely hesitant. But I did read from many many people that it pretty much cured their depression and completely changed their outlook in life. So the curiosity will always be there. Because I’ve been through hell and back over the years, no doubt.
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You can overdo the 'shrooms to the point of strychnine poisoning, then you're basically-done with 'em.
Ask me how I know.
The interviewee said he thought vaping was worse than smoking. You can't debate with that level of stupid. I vape my home-made juice and it's food-grade. IOW, you can eat it. 100% non-toxic.
Also, even smokin' itself ain't smokin', just as oils ain't oils. The ciggies The Kid posted earlier are a good example. Only water is used in the preparation, zero chemicals. Only a fool would lump something like that in with the run-of-the-mill, 4 ->5000-chemical shit that most peeps think is the only option when they go to buy. For thousands of years peeps smoked and enjoyed long lives, then along came big tobacco with its "big-brained" ideas around chemical additives, I'm guessing around the '50s or '60s, and whaddaya know 5000 chemicals later? Yeah.
It's the dissolution of the ego that makes peeps uncomfortable. You can feel it returning slowly after several hours in the form of comfort / familiarity. Part of it is that we label everything and as those labels return, so do comfort and the feelings of familiarity and control.
Ask me how I know.
The interviewee said he thought vaping was worse than smoking. You can't debate with that level of stupid. I vape my home-made juice and it's food-grade. IOW, you can eat it. 100% non-toxic.
Also, even smokin' itself ain't smokin', just as oils ain't oils. The ciggies The Kid posted earlier are a good example. Only water is used in the preparation, zero chemicals. Only a fool would lump something like that in with the run-of-the-mill, 4 ->5000-chemical shit that most peeps think is the only option when they go to buy. For thousands of years peeps smoked and enjoyed long lives, then along came big tobacco with its "big-brained" ideas around chemical additives, I'm guessing around the '50s or '60s, and whaddaya know 5000 chemicals later? Yeah.
Good advice.
It's the dissolution of the ego that makes peeps uncomfortable. You can feel it returning slowly after several hours in the form of comfort / familiarity. Part of it is that we label everything and as those labels return, so do comfort and the feelings of familiarity and control.
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My grandfather on my dad’s side grew and rolled his own tobacco. He lived to 98. My uncle on my dad’s side smoked Marlboro reds and died at 62 from cancer.
Regarding the shrooms, if I do happen to come across some, I’ll definitely have to look into preparation before trying them. I’ve got a war in my mind and sometimes I feel it’s unwinnable. But I feel a bit desperate to try something that has the potential to help. It’s a long story…
Regarding the shrooms, if I do happen to come across some, I’ll definitely have to look into preparation before trying them. I’ve got a war in my mind and sometimes I feel it’s unwinnable. But I feel a bit desperate to try something that has the potential to help. It’s a long story…
JDs Couch
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Some of the most difficult yet powerful and healing experiences I've had are the 2 times I drank ayahuasca. The shaman was a local guy who had gone and lived in Peru and learned shamanism for a few years with the Qechua.
Total ego dissolution. Ever since that experience I have been pretty sure that there are dimensions in the universe that we cannot perceive in our base consciousness. You can call it God, Brahman, the Collective Unconscious, Universal Mind, Gaia, or whatever you like, but I experienced myself as a part of the undifferentiated whole, and that was truly profound. Pretty much impossible to explain.
Anyhow, take it easy brothers!
JDs Couch
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Whatever works for you man!
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I have faith. But it’s either weak or constantly wavering. I’ve been to church plenty of times. I also have quite the collection of bibles, although I haven’t done much reading lately. And last year I attended a Catholic ACTS retreat with a friend of mine. That was quite an experience for sure.
Problem is I have far too many questions that I feel most cannot give a good enough response to. So I have a rather complicated relationship with God, if that makes sense.
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Robostyle
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This explains a lot
No wonder you're a fruit loop.
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VonBonfire
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So you have consulted your spiritual father with those questions? You've made confession and received holy communion in the recent past? Not trying to create offense at all here but collections of bibles and retreats aren't substitutes for the sacraments. If you aren't engaging in a regular prayer rule then you'll become untethered from what is most important in this life, and the next.
I speak from substantial personal experience when I say that psychedelics and psychiatric drugs aren't something that are worthy of our time in this life. They are things of darkness and will lead you to dark places. Opening spiritual doors to the unknown guided by people on internet and elsewhere is extremely unwise. You are welcome to contact me privately if that would be of any assistance otherwise regardless of your choices you have my prayers my non judgement of your situation.
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I’ve heard of the micro dosing thing. Honestly it’s probably not likely I’d go the mushroom route. I’d like to be substance free. I’ve managed to give up weed and I had a tumultuous relationship with alcohol, though I still have a drink here and there. I do feel the negative reactions I started to have with weed, and now even alcohol, were a blessing. Next I’d like to let go of my dependence on caffeine and ditch tobacco as well.
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I haven’t consulted nor done confession nor communion recently, no. I tend to be quite prideful, and that definitely does get in the way. My girlfriend is also ex catholic, and isn’t exactly a fan of the Catholic Church in general. She however attends a messianic church which I’ve been to quite a few times, however I haven’t gone there recently either. I do pray, just not as often as I should because as I said, it’s my pride. In fact this is a conversation I had with my significant other not long ago. She always tells me I need to let go of that pride.
Oh I know all about the psychiatric drugs believe me. In fact they had been the cause of a significant amount of my problems. They caused me significant harm, after being on them for 8 years straight, about 10-11 years combined. I no longer take any of them, and now I’m adjusting to life after what I consider akin to torture.
I appreciate the prayers. We can definitely chat privately. I feel as though I’ve already said too much out in the open lol.
The~Kid
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Come on man I thought you were cool
Jk but yeah in College I would micro dose LSD to study for midterms and Calc...... That shit actually helped and was surprised it actually made it easier to understand too especially when dealing with limits, derivatives and the concept of infinity and BS. Shrooms are cool but yeah not my thing but not bad. Haven't fucked around too much lately especially after COVID and whatever.
It was funny one time I dropped a tab....... And I forgot I had a midterm..... I think this happened twice, once for speech and another for an art class....... Shit sucked for the speech because it hit me hard right when I was giving it but I passed. The art one was funny because the test was visual. We had to look at art and guess what form it was. For one of the questions we had to look at a parody of The Scream for example and answer what type of art it was, in this case Appropriation.
This isn't the exact image but close enough, the one on the test had a little mouse the cat was staring at on the bottom left corner........I remember everyone was so silent and I had to bite my lip so hard not to laugh I drew blood
Nowadays I just smoke weed, cigs and drink beer
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Come on man I thought you were cool
Jk but yeah in College I would micro dose LSD to study for midterms and Calc...... That shit actually helped and was surprised it actually made it easier to understand too especially when dealing with limits, derivatives and the concept of infinity and BS. Shrooms are cool but yeah not my thing but not bad. Haven't fucked around too much lately especially after COVID and whatever.
It was funny one time I dropped a tab....... And I forgot I had a midterm..... I think this happened twice, once for speech and another for an art class....... Shit sucked for the speech because it hit me hard right when I was giving it but I passed. The art one was funny because the test was visual. We had to look at art and guess what form it was. For one of the questions we had to look at a parody of The Scream for example and answer what type of art it was, in this case Appropriation.
This isn't the exact image but close enough, the one on the test had a little mouse the cat was staring at on the bottom left corner........I remember everyone was so silent and I had to bite my lip so hard not to laugh I drew blood
Nowadays I just smoke weed, cigs and drink beer
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VonBonfire
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I appreciate your honesty. Pride is a passion we are all pretty much guilty of. There is the core of your problem so you've recognized the issue. I would contact my spiritual father before doing anything else and start becoming routine in prayer and the sacraments with his guidance. The Kingdom of heaven won't just fall into your lap, it must be taken by force so ultimately it's on you to act. Have a good night and be well.
