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do you eat/smoke/vaporize marijuana?

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Anonymous

Nope. I have nothing against it morally, it just doesn’t vibe well with me. Not a fan of heady or hazy qualities in any experience, and more specifically to the green, it had the tendency to put me into a mode of existential anxiety in which I relentlessly questioned my life, and usually with no substantial merit. Not exactly my idea of a good time.

With the push for legalization and research in medical marijuana the common perspective has further deepened that it is relatively harmless and generally therapeutic. In the grand cornucopia of mind-altering substances, yes, this can be true, depending on the person and the situation. I believe in and support these possibilities, but consideration of the individual should be taken into account. I have been surprised over the years to find that some smokers experience what I have described to varying degrees, yet continue the habit anyway because they enjoy the high. I have my doubts about the integrity and benefit of such usage as it is indicative of some level of escapism. As it goes with all things, moderation and reflection of one’s inner state should always be in the foreground to maintain a healthy balance.

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  1. jetherit said: I also experience this intense anxiety, but I find that if, when I’m high, I acknowledge my fears without letting them build, I’m often rewarded with a deep sense of elation. Though I’ll admit that I’m guilty of some escapist tendencies as well.
  2. libre-sollus said: I find I often reconsider the state of my life and bring about much positive change in my life through cannabis use, combined with the appropriate resources and introspection. Often anxieties are born of unresolved psychological kinks, I find
  3. metaconscious posted this