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I was talking with Herzog about doing a journal to show my "progress".
I'd honestly like to start tracking my experiences.
How I felt before- anxiety levels, anger, pain, how relaxed i was...
reassess after smoking, then a few hours later. same scale for all 3.
Also including-
what I smoked, how much, which way...
I think it would really help me to track what helps ME the best.
Keeping things methodical and reference-able would probably be a great way to reflect.
Any ideas?
We`re talking about Crack here right?
Well duh.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam Bergeron
Interesting idea. Personally I wouldn't be able to do it, I'd have to hire a traveling stenographer.
This is a great idea for ya my brotha, I keep track of what strains do what to me. The prob I have is not being in a med state alot of time have no clue what strain I get. It will really help you to find what strains do the most good for you. There have been some that will fuck with my PTSD and others are good for it. Important shit for us to know lol. Example for me not sure what strain it was but very purple almost black and it really fucked with my head for some reason. I try to make sure I know exactly what it is if there is any purp in it. Good luck homie!!:cool:
You mean like this?Quote:
Originally Posted by Aaron Gustaveson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twRCId3kP8E
Only if you make it a video diary. That could be gold
i created a spreadsheet...needs a few tweeks, but its 95% there now...Quote:
Originally Posted by Brent Smith
Exactly what I was thinking of.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ehsan_Karam
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Originally Posted by Brandon Woolsey
Brandon,
I have a lot of experience/knowledge in this area. I can’t really list my credentials here but If you ever want any help/advice send me a pm. One of my friends came back with pretty bad PTSD as well. IME people with psychological issues like PTSD tend to prefer indica dominant strains. In reality nearly every cultivated strain today is a indica/sativa hybrid but landrace strains do still exist. The purple/black strain you mentioned was likely a indica dominant strain, given the color you described, but not necessarily. Remember that dose it very important. Even a strain that is perfectly suited to your condition will likely give undesirable results in too high a dose. Cannabis is a hallucinogen and if you take a large enough dose that becomes obvious. Feeling of anxiety and paranoia are also likely from too high a dose and as you know are the last things you want. Think of it this way, a pipe bowl of really dank weed is like two/three shoots of liquor. Now if you drink regularly that’s might be nothing, but imagine someone who never drinks just slamming those shots. The sudden and unusual intoxication is likely going to make them feel overwhelmed. I guess what I'm saying is, don't just assume that the amounts cannabis is typically used in are right for you. For example a joint, a pipe bowl etc. are thought of as normal amount to smoke but in fact they are way too much for most people just starting out.
Also, and very unfortunately, you can’t read too much into strain names. First off let me tell you as someone who has sold many pounds to clubs, the names get changed to make sells. I don’t like it but I can't tell you how many times they say, Yeah great, I think I'll call it blankety blank OG, or some shit. Also strain names are cool and fun just like the moves in 10th Planet, however even when the strain is being marketed under the actual name given by the breeder, they are typically not very useful in discerning linage or qualities. A good example is "purple". Now at one time up here everyone grew purple based on demand in SoCal (mostly driven by rap songs) So what is "purple" as a strain and what makes cannabis buds purple? To be accurate there is not strain called purple that was crossed with other strains and used to make all the "purples" we have today. Many strains of both sativa and indica can manifest a purple coloration due to one or more causes. Normally in plants purple coloration is associated with pigments called anthocyanin’s. Some cannabis strains are genetically predispositioned to express purple coloration and will do so under most conditions. (Namely indica dominant as they are originally from colder climates than sativa) Many strains are capable of turning purple if exposed to cold weather just like the plants outside during fall. Some “purple” strains are actually sativa dominant and genetically very distinct form the indica dominant strains most people think of as purple. I used to purposely chill my stuff to increases purple coloration and it was not an indica dominate strain. So when we say weed is purple it’s good to know that beyond coloration we might not be saying much. This can make shopping for medical cannabis very difficult.
I just picked the purple thing as one example of the misinformation that is out there on this subject. Like most topics your best bet is to read as much as possible with a skeptical disposition. Try to get close to the source of your medicine. For many sufferers of PTSD having dependable access to clean, legal cannabis is a tremendous quality of life issue. Consider moving to California or Colorado.
just take little bit of hemp oil homemade it will gife you a relaxed feeling and you still can fuction .Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken Madden
I´m still take it because of the side affects of my chemo . Just look it up http://www.squidoo.com/healing-hemp-oil
Most "hemp oil" contains no THC or cannabinoids. Thats why you can just buy it legally online. I'm not saying it couldnt have some medical use but any effects you feel from are probably placebo effect. If its homemade then it could have some THC and cannabinoids but if your making it from leaves or stems its doubtful theres enough in it to feel anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by jolanda olsthoorn
Cannabis extracts (not hemp) is the name commonly used for the extracts that do contain the active compounds. You cant buy them on the internet but you make your own. THC is very soluble in fats/oils.
so what DO you reccommend for him in colorado then? haha I'm moving there in a few days from now...Quote:
Originally Posted by Aaron Gustaveson
and, he and I are on the same page with things with 'problems'..haha
dude, i'll be your stenographer! what are the requirements? good lung capacity? experimental attitude? a love of sunshine and happiness? what do i gotta do?Quote:
Originally Posted by Aaron Gustaveson
i love this idea, i need a cameraQuote:
Originally Posted by Brent Smith
It all starts with seeing a doctor. If your primary care physician is willing to recommend cannabis for your condition(s) thats awesome. They will likely know what they need to do in that state but if not this will get them started, http://www.denverrelief.com/blog/wp-...ician-cert.pdfQuote:
Originally Posted by Ken Madden
Most people aren't so lucky to have their regular doctors sign off unless you have some seriously bad illness. In that case you need to find a cannabis friendly doctor. In populous urban areas of colorado you will likely find many ads in the local publications. I would recommend weedmaps,
http://legalmarijuanadispensary.com/doctors/
weedmaps also helps you find club/cooperatives/collectives/dispensaries depending on how your legislation is worded,
http://legalmarijuanadispensary.com/
These guys are your new best friends, http://norml.org/laws/co
LOL, If you ever head through humboldt definitely hit me up. I'd recommend some sort of hand stretching exercise regime to cope with cramping.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy Lara
When you go the bud tender "should" be able to recommend the kind you need.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken Madden
Aaron I only trust the names when I have direct contact & I have not had that since I left TX.
Yep. thing about bud tenders is just like any job some are great many suck. Often just a kid that just graduated HS or one of the girlfriends of a dude involved.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brandon Woolsey
Me and you have to network more..,Quote:
Originally Posted by Aaron Gustaveson