SweetSue's Cannabis Oil Study Hall

[SweetSue]

Slightly Stoned Thoughts

- photo from Green Rush Daily

Your body can heal itself. This is scientific fact. The reason most of us don't heal spontaneously is probably because we don't understand that we have this ability, or have convinced ourselves that it's foolish to believe in something so magical. "Get real girl. You believe in unicorns too?"

Yeah, we're pretty well schooled in the art of disbelief.

But the truth is that you have this marvelous signaling system that regulates your entire body, from skin to bone marrow. It's capable of producing whatever the body needs to heal and maintain homeostasis. It regulates a system that we think of as individual body parts, when the reality is that you are one, big, interconnected fibrous web. That web responds instantaneously to impulses that travel so fast I can't even conceive of it and the ECS is the creative machine that uses this web to make you a stronger, healthier you. In a perfect world it would work perfectly.

But we don't live in a perfect world do we? Our world is rife with opportunity to create stress. And the big problem with succumbing to stress is that it effectively shuts off your body's ability to heal itself.

This should concern every one of us, don't you think? If we train ourselves to deliberately refuse to be frustrated or angry, to instead choose to express happiness, joy, gratitude, love as our response to the craziness that confronts us in our daily paths, we give our ECS the break it needs to heal the system. This isn't pie-in-the-sky thinking, this is science. The reason all the modalities that support the ECS work - yoga, meditation, acupuncture, a caring doctor who listens to you, time laughing with your friends, creative expression, etc - is because they release stress. They allow the body to relax. You can laugh your way to healing. This is science too. You could probably hug your way to healing. In fact, there's a woman out there who gained control over her autism by building herself a hugging machine akin to the one she designed to calm cattle in the chutes. So yes, hugs are a healing force all their own.

It's confusing that societies don't see the need to train our young in the ways of joy and gratitude. I suppose there's a good argument that this should be taught by parents, but we're kinda slipping on that one. I suspect if we made it a social responsibility to teach the children that life doesn't happen to you, it happens for you and it's all gonna be ok in the end anyway, so chill, we'd all have less need for healing modalities.

I'll get on with my Callanetics now and stop preaching. I've been thinking about that video I posted all day long.

 

[theairind]

Is there ever any talk about offering a milder form of marijuana at dispensaries or through caregivers?

For the love of god... all you can get is super potent herb these days.

I'm interested in the occasional calm, mellow, hot air balloon ride, but all that's ever offered is spaceship rides to Jupiter.

Everything is always in the plus 10% range. More people would use marijuana if something in the 5% range was offered. I miss the days of dirty Mexican brick weed. At least I could smoke it, then do productive stuff. Nowadays I take a hit and start questioning the proper pronunciation of words for the next hour.

 

[SweetSue]

Is there ever any talk about offering a milder form of marijuana at dispensaries or through caregivers?

For the love of god... all you can get is super potent herb these days.

I'm interested in the occasional calm, mellow, hot air balloon ride, but all that's ever offered is spaceship rides to Jupiter.

Everything is always in the plus 10% range. More people would use marijuana if something in the 5% range was offered. I miss the days of dirty Mexican brick weed. At least I could smoke it, then do productive stuff. Nowadays I take a hit and start questioning the proper pronunciation of words for the next hour.

I hear you the theairind. That rocket ride is my baseline, but I'm admittedly not your average consumer. I have no experience in dispensaries, but I do know there's been a new presence in seeds offered that have a balanced THC:CBD ratio where the values are in the 5-10% range. You might need to grow your own.

One would hope that the market will hear this message in time and respond with a broader choice.

Incidentally, welcome to the community. It's always good to meet a new member. Are you finding everything to your liking? If there's anything we can do to help you get settled please let us know.

 

[Shawnee]

Is there ever any talk about offering a milder form of marijuana at dispensaries or through caregivers?

For the love of god... all you can get is super potent herb these days.

I'm interested in the occasional calm, mellow, hot air balloon ride, but all that's ever offered is spaceship rides to Jupiter.

Everything is always in the plus 10% range. More people would use marijuana if something in the 5% range was offered. I miss the days of dirty Mexican brick weed. At least I could smoke it, then do productive stuff. Nowadays I take a hit and start questioning the proper pronunciation of words for the next hour.

Well, hello and welcome! There are 2300+ and counting strains out there....something for everyone....you might want to visit some of the sponsored seed banks on 420 and review the THC:CBD percentages listed with each strain....I am a caregiver and people come to me with their ailments, so I go off and research and come up with a strain match for them.....you could do the same for yourself....granted, strains are much higher these days, but I'm sure you can find the right match for yourself....in my travels I will keep you in mind to see what I can come up with. Cheers

 

[Canyon]

theairind,
Welcome, nice choice for a landing zone.

You may want to try AK 47. It is not that strong, is moderately high in CBD and an older strain. The high is about what you are asking for. The THC content runs around 15 to 17% so you probably would want to start with a hit and decide when you want another.

Not every dispensary will have it, but it should not be hard to find. Most seed banks will carry seeds.

Oh, and it's way better than brick weed.

Best,
canyon

 

[SweetSue]

theairind,
Welcome, nice choice for a landing zone.

You may want to try AK 47. It is not that strong, is moderately high in CBD and an older strain. The high is about what you are asking for. The THC content runs around 15 to 17% so you probably would want to start with a hit and decide when you want another.

Not every dispensary will have it, but it should not be hard to find. Most seed banks will carry seeds.

Oh, and it's way better than brick weed.

Best,
canyon

I hear this one recommended alot. It's probably one I should grow out at least once. Not everything I grow is for me.

 

[Rifleman]

Is there ever any talk about offering a milder form of marijuana at dispensaries or through caregivers?

For the love of god... all you can get is super potent herb these days.

I'm interested in the occasional calm, mellow, hot air balloon ride, but all that's ever offered is spaceship rides to Jupiter.

Everything is always in the plus 10% range. More people would use marijuana if something in the 5% range was offered. I miss the days of dirty Mexican brick weed. At least I could smoke it, then do productive stuff. Nowadays I take a hit and start questioning the proper pronunciation of words for the next hour.

Oh to have that problem. I get a mild buzz from my wake and bake and nothing from the half dozen or more joints I smoke daily after that. I'd be tempted to cut off my pinkie toe for a strain that would make my head spin while my body floated every time.

 

[Shawnee]

Oh to have that problem. I get a mild buzz from my wake and bake and nothing from the half dozen or more joints I smoke daily after that. I'd be tempted to cut off my pinkie toe for a strain that would make my head spin while my body floated every time.

Keep trying, Rifleman; the strains are getting more powerful everyday....the breeding community is off the charts...check out the cannabis cup winners around the country as well...it's almost a full time job to keep current with all the legal states, but I'll die trying....

 

[SL2222]

I feel the exact same way when i go over that fine line of being to stoned, Need to be moving or doing something to keep the mind occupied, for me it is my A.D.D, that's why i prefer a 1/4 -1/2 drop once in a while when i want to relax( does not make the mind race if i dose correctly).

That is so interesting! The transition period puts me into a weird place - and I let it send me into panic if I'm not careful. Even my old trust medicine has this weird in between time that makes me feel weird. Some people really appreciate that moment of alteration, but apparently I don't. Movement/pre-occupation is definitely a way to help!

I'm glad I'm not alone. Thank you for letting me know that.

For your A.D.D., what strain/ratio do you use? I have some of that happening, but considering my other issues, I never bothered with confronting it.

 

[SL2222]

Is there ever any talk about offering a milder form of marijuana at dispensaries or through caregivers?

For the love of god... all you can get is super potent herb these days.

I'm interested in the occasional calm, mellow, hot air balloon ride, but all that's ever offered is spaceship rides to Jupiter.

Everything is always in the plus 10% range. More people would use marijuana if something in the 5% range was offered. I miss the days of dirty Mexican brick weed. At least I could smoke it, then do productive stuff. Nowadays I take a hit and start questioning the proper pronunciation of words for the next hour.

YES!!! This is EXACTLY why I've struggled with finding a source for therapeutic use. Every dispensary is about the super high THC products or the gimmicky flavored whatever-in-the-heck they have. It's been an adventure finding a place that seems to specialize and care about healing properties.

 

[Shawnee]

YES!!! This is EXACTLY why I've struggled with finding a source for therapeutic use. Every dispensary is about the super high THC products or the gimmicky flavored whatever-in-the-heck they have. It's been an adventure finding a place that seems to specialize and care about healing properties.

SaraLinni, perhaps you have been sampling sativa strains and should look at some indicas........? Or hybrids....? If you want to PM me I can help you research if you like.....

 

[SL2222]

SaraLinni, perhaps you have been sampling sativa strains and should look at some indicas........? Or hybrids....? If you want to PM me I can help you research if you like.....

Hey, Shawnee! I haven't sampled any of them yet - I haven't been into any of the dispensaries because I live so far away. I've been looking at them online, which I know doesn't give the whole picture. But they focus on the "fun" stuff so it has been difficult to find the information.

I've been considering sending a family member into a couple since they live closer to try to get the full information. As a super newbie, I think the information offered by the dispensaries is pretty lame. I'm sure in person they are more help AND once I know what works for me I'll be able to find what I need easier... I hope!

 

[panacea]

That is so interesting! The transition period puts me into a weird place - and I let it send me into panic if I'm not careful. Even my old trust medicine has this weird in between time that makes me feel weird. Some people really appreciate that moment of alteration, but apparently I don't. Movement/pre-occupation is definitely a way to help!

I'm glad I'm not alone. Thank you for letting me know that.

For your A.D.D., what strain/ratio do you use? I have some of that happening, but considering my other issues, I never bothered with confronting it.

I like the Ak-47(mentioned on here), bubba kush, blue dream. But personally i think dosage is more the key, back in my early twenties when i smoked i felt i would have to stay in line and finish a whole joint and would always have a touch of anxiety or A.D.D 5 fold. I use to smoke until i felt high then stopped now i will take 3 little puffs( literally 1 sec puffs and stop), I know it don't sound like much but it works like a charm for me( it is a very fine line there). I would stick with a heavy indica , you will not be smoking enough for Couch lock,but enough for relaxation & serenity.

 

[kelticBlue]

Is there ever any talk about offering a milder form of marijuana at dispensaries or through caregivers?

Weaselcracker just asked this in the landrace thread. So it may be more commonly called for.

Here's a question that I see come up once in awhile on the forum, and it's actually an issue I face most days. Don't know why I haven't thought to do anything much about it before. Too stoned I guess. Forgot to remember...
Weaker weed. Does anyone sell a nice sativa landrace that's low thc- like 5%? Like most of the stuff we used to smoke?
I love Malawi. I love the Thai strains and various sativa crosses I have going. But they're all pretty strong. Mama Thai I can smoke a fair pile of if I ease into it a little and don't mind staying up all night. Malawi is wonderful but I just smoke little pipes full or it gets too speedy. I'd love to have a weaker Malawi that I could smoke fatties of.
There's a big space in my life for a weaker version of those sativas. I miss the weed I used to smoke in Thailand, and for that matter the imported Thai and Jamaican we used to get in the early 80s. Almost all of it was weak, but good- full of seeds. I didn't save any. It seems like such a simple thing, since the world is full of weak seeded pot. But do any seedbanks sell anything like this?

 

[SL2222]

I like the Ak-47(mentioned on here), bubba kush, blue dream. But personally i think dosage is more the key, back in my early twenties when i smoked i felt i would have to stay in line and finish a whole joint and would always have a touch of anxiety or A.D.D 5 fold. I use to smoke until i felt high then stopped now i will take 3 little puffs( literally 1 sec puffs and stop), I know it don't sound like much but it works like a charm for me( it is a very fine line there). I would stick with a heavy indica , you will not be smoking enough for Couch lock,but enough for relaxation & serenity.

Thank you so much for this information!! The company I found that I like gave the exact same advice on dosing - that there *can* be a drastic difference in the therapeutic benefits based on dosing - and that very often more is not better. And that's one reason I was drawn to them.

Is there a way to save these posts so I can find them easily?

Interestingly, last night after talking about these things I accidentally took too much of my hemp oil. I do it sublingually. However, I had the bottle in my pocket and it was very warm, so as the drops hit under my tongue, I didn't feel it until it was too late. Between too many drops and being warm, it entered my system in an instant. Talk about weird feelings. I tried to keep myself from panicking, and the good news is that I fell asleep and slept a solid 11 hours . It's just hilarious to me that I did that right after talking about it with you guys. Honestly - the transition feelings aren't too bad, it's my reaction to them that creates the most problems.

 

[SweetSue]

Thank you so much for this information!! The company I found that I like gave the exact same advice on dosing - that there *can* be a drastic difference in the therapeutic benefits based on dosing - and that very often more is not better. And that's one reason I was drawn to them.

Is there a way to save these posts so I can find them easily?

Interestingly, last night after talking about these things I accidentally took too much of my hemp oil. I do it sublingually. However, I had the bottle in my pocket and it was very warm, so as the drops hit under my tongue, I didn't feel it until it was too late. Between too many drops and being warm, it entered my system in an instant. Talk about weird feelings. I tried to keep myself from panicking, and the good news is that I fell asleep and slept a solid 11 hours . It's just hilarious to me that I did that right after talking about it with you guys. Honestly - the transition feelings aren't too bad, it's my reaction to them that creates the most problems.

Sara, you can blog the posts you want to keep track of. There's an icon for that on the lower left of all posts. You'll need to organize them somehow for easier retrieval.

Alternatively, I create folders on my home screen and then save related items to those folders.

Glad to hear you got a good nights sleep. You'll remember that warmth changes the consistency in future, so it turned out to be a good thing in the end. Now you also know how to get extra sleep when you get stretched too thin. Lol!

 

[panacea]

Wow, thanks Sue i did not have a clue about the blog either..Burnt or what.lol.

 

[SweetSue]

Wow, thanks Sue i did not have a clue about the blog either..Burnt or what.lol.

 

[SL2222]

Sara, you can blog the posts you want to keep track of. There's an icon for that on the lower left of all posts. You'll need to organize them somehow for easier retrieval.

Alternatively, I create folders on my home screen and then save related items to those folders.

Glad to hear you got a good nights sleep. You'll remember that warmth changes the consistency in future, so it turned out to be a good thing in the end. Now you also know how to get extra sleep when you get stretched too thin. Lol!

Oh, yes. I'll remember, for sure . And thank you for the information.

So, I had muscle twitches in my leg the instant I took the oil as well. I have nerve issues in my left foot/leg/hip and the whole complex was vibrating and slightly twitching. Is there any connection or just pure coincidence?

 

[KingstonRabbi]

Oh, yes. I'll remember, for sure . And thank you for the information.

So, I had muscle twitches in my leg the instant I took the oil as well. I have nerve issues in my left foot/leg/hip and the whole complex was vibrating and slightly twitching. Is there any connection or just pure coincidence?

I have neuropathy in my hands from chemo. (That's why my name is Rabbi and not, well, look at my avatar and have a laugh) It's not bad now but when I was first healing MMJ actually made it slightly worse. By worse I mean pain started mild throbbing. Most of the time I was just used to it and ignore it, but shortly after dose pain would increase slightly but the throbbing made it impossible to ignore. I don't know why. I have ideas but they're purely speculative. It may be related to healing process. When I had acupuncture treatments I had similar flare ups the following day but it was definitely healing from week to week.