tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133274008930083912.post985220514667217213..comments2024-01-10T03:21:38.250-08:00Comments on Secondary Blog of Jason Reed: Good News & Bad News; Part 2HomeGrownOutlawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13728330823259723096noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133274008930083912.post-15767305926904472842010-10-19T08:48:58.549-07:002010-10-19T08:48:58.549-07:00Thanks for your replies :D
Peter, Although i kind...Thanks for your replies :D<br /><br />Peter, Although i kind of frown on self diagnosis since i can be my own worst enemy, Aspergers rings so many bells for me, it has had me wondering for quite some time. <br />Ive read about this before which kind of prompted me to put together a list of links to medical reviews/papers on various treatments using cannabis. The list was gained freely from Granny StormCrow over at greenpassion.org i just translated it into a easily navigable web format here:<br />http://sites.google.com/site/archiveinfo2010/<br />maybe (with thanks to greenpassion.org) you/others could use it as reference? Although i haven't updated it recently, i should, AFK life takes over in a vicious way sometimes.<br /><br />Thanks for the reply, at first it kind of took me back a little you been so straight, but for that i thank you.I've enjoyed reading your blog before. Ive seen positive comments about your writing in quite a few places.<br /><br />HomeGrownOutlaw, well im glad i could affirm your accounts, i feel its so important to have a "real world" outlook rather than just constantly reading complicated medical journals. They may be very interesting but they loose me sometimes in the use of language and im kind of distracted from it sinking in.<br /><br />Thanks for reminding me im "not alone" I feel that sometimes im so isolated and the world around me has somehow gone cannabis insane, Harry Anslinger would've been a very proud man today.<br /><br />The one docufilm that opened my eyes about cannabis and its medicinal use was The Rick Simpson Story", it both filled me with joy to know cannabis and its extracts were doing so much good in small pockets of the world. At the same time the film depressed the sh*t outa me because of the attitude of official bodies towards Ricks discovery. A double edged amateur film but a good watch for those who have doubts about cannabis as a medicine.<br /><br />I think i've pretty much seen all the cannabis related media out there, i can be somewhat obsessive when im researching for something, as a result can be quite thorough on a mission ;). The union is a good film, i just wish we had something like it relating to the UK, a grass roots kinda docu rather than some mass media flowery(excuse pun)version. The BBC attempts are ok and the channel 4 one recently was good too. However i cant help feeling we need more from independent film makers that are good enough to air on major channels.<br /><br />Anyhow i feel like i have to say thanks again HGO, keep on writing your blog, your fighting the good fight. I was lead here by some random string of the internet, im sure you will help others in the same way.jimbobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133274008930083912.post-27383855284678037342010-10-18T12:46:12.306-07:002010-10-18T12:46:12.306-07:00Jimbob, brilliant, I am so over the moon you'v...Jimbob, brilliant, I am so over the moon you've got something out of this blog. That alone is enough for me and a reward for writing it, thank you.<br /><br />Don't ever question your sanity when it is others that are projecting misgivings onto you. It is too easy, and quite frankly lazy, to place onus on cannabis. If you were to have your appointments and such in North America or most European countries, you would not have had such a rocky ride. It is the pure ignorance and malaise of cannabis in the UK which is the problem. As a country, we should be embarrassed at our ignorance. <br /><br />You are very much not alone as Peter says. Cannabis has so many uses and properties. It is now being used for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome in North America with great success - hardly a psychotic substance when this degree of therapy is on offer from the plant. Sure, if you do not know what you are doing with cannabis you could have some adverse effects, but once more, it is reliant on the user to know what they are doing. This is why we desperately need education in the UK; to all walks of life!<br /><br />Just because an accusation is made, it doesn't make it true, but hammer away at the ignorant point long enough, and soon enough it will have an effect. Tell a child it is stupid enough times and it will be believed. This is why cannabis in the UK is so damaging, the perspective has become so twisted and way off that it is no longer making any rational sense. You'll be surprised how much sense is actually out there though JimBob, I think the UK is now waking up and holding their hands up to have gotten it wrong. It's coming.<br /><br />If you ever want some info or citations to combat the stigma of this Jimbob, my mail is at the bottom of the blog. I have quite a bit backed up that I will be using over time. Also, have you ever seen the Union; The Business Behind Getting High? The first port of call for any cannabis user I feel. <br /><br />Thank you again for your kind words, it is really appreciated. Here's wishing you and your wife the very best!HomeGrownOutlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13728330823259723096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133274008930083912.post-74788167492966264812010-10-18T10:07:27.231-07:002010-10-18T10:07:27.231-07:00@jimb0b
Cannabis is now being used by doctors to t...@jimb0b<br />Cannabis is now being used by doctors to treat ADHD, PTSD, Aspergers and psychosis. You are far from alone. <br /><br />The endocannabinoid system is fundamentally involved in all aspects of mood and stress management.<br /><br />http://peterreynolds.wordpress.com/2010/10/08/cannabis-is-a-wonderful-thing/Peter Reynoldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02181779476005970939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133274008930083912.post-67853781625214350842010-10-18T08:02:49.276-07:002010-10-18T08:02:49.276-07:00oh... my .. god!
Firstly i have to say thank you ...oh... my .. god!<br /><br />Firstly i have to say thank you HomeGrownOutlaw, you've just answered for me what years of doctors apps/psychologists couldn't!.<br />When i first mentioned to my doctor that i used cannabis to help with my anxieties and general mood control he literally laughed at me, as you can imagine this didn't help me one bit. He saw it as a problem that i should get over using pharmaceuticals as i so blatantly had a problem with cannabis use and i was "dependent" as he described. Even though my intake was around 3-7 grammes a week.<br /><br />Seen as i care for my wife who has had long standing problems with agoraphobia and panic attacks (different, long story altogether), ive seen first hand the damage that can be done with anti-depressants and pharma' mood controlling drugs etc so as you can imagine going down this road was a none starter for me.<br /><br />I had (up until reading your blog post) battled with the whole thing of the doctor telling me i had a problem with cannabis for ages and i had began to question myself and my train of thought for a long time, often wondering if i was actually going mad and the doctor had a point.<br />Life in general didn't help as i constantly came across people who apparently knew more than me and a constant barrage of abuse like "bloody stoner", "silly hippy", "lazy druggie" etc etc it is easy enough to ignore now and then in individual cases but when the news/media/governments enforce this attitude its sometimes very hard to go against it and i find myself questioning my whole credibility on this issue.<br /><br />The fact of just knowing that someone else has reason to use cannabis for treating anxiety is amazing and will in future stop me from becoming depressed when all around me seems to be utter madness. Lets face it when everything around you goes against your train of thought you start to think otherwise..., this is what was depressing me BADLY.<br /><br />I honestly do believe that cannabis helps with my mood swings and anxiety but when doctors say that im "dependent" on cannabis i agree to a certain extent but its nothing like addiction why don't they listen? Are they afraid? i just cant figure it out. In the mean time damage is been done for those who self medicate with cannabis.<br /><br />Sativa helps me "hyper focus" on my artistic distractions and helps me ignore the utter negativity and droll rubbish that ignorant people speak about. However i do find myself becoming quite angry and grieved at people for trying to label me as some cheech and chong type stoner who sits on his ass all day doing nothing, nothing could be futhur from the truth. I try as much as possible to stay away from people like this and just stay in my little safe bubble. This again is something doctors think i have a problem with ... with drawing from society, problems mixing socially apparently are all symptoms of psychosis. personally ( when i have the strength ) i do that because there's so much shite out there in the world i choose to stay inside rather than deal with the constant barrage of abuse and misguided ventures most people seem to pride themselves on continuing. This may sound a little arrogant but in my eyes its just self preservation.<br /><br />To end this ramble on id like to say its been great to know that someone else uses cannabis to help with "mental health issues" rather than a doctors point of view of "your dependent and semi psychotic".<br />Maybe im in denial, who knows but this is my reality, my life and i want to live it the way i want to and to be free to think the way i want to..., if it doesn't hurt anyone else.., whats the harm?<br />Thanks again HGO, you have no idea ( or maybe you do) how much you have helped with your blog post.jimb0bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133274008930083912.post-79586203951471476242010-10-16T16:00:24.536-07:002010-10-16T16:00:24.536-07:00Peter, thank you as always! I may well do that, wr...Peter, thank you as always! I may well do that, write to him with some conclusive information. Goodness knows I have enough of it stored on this laptop. It worries me just how little is known about cannabis in the UK, we really have had a media blackout and it's only just beginning to hit me just how far behind we actually are.<br /><br />Kat, thank you so much for stopping by and reading my lengthy ramble. I agree with you completely, I know exactly why I had anxiety, it was a mixture of coming off codeine that I had unwillingly been on for two decades, (a famous side effect of these tablets) mixed with pent up worry about my organs, and add a large dollop of the aggravation of law and the real personal circumstance that come with this; a fine brew to become slightly edgy over. It lasted a month and I'm pleased to say I'm back to my happy self now, but as you say, as soon as you bring cannabis up, everything will become projected onto it. And also as you said, because I know cannabis so well, the plant only helps with anxiety anyway. I'm very pleased you've had good results from cannabis treating anxiety, it's all about knowing the strains and traits of the plant isn't it? If you don't know what you're taking with regards to cannabis, then you don't know cannabis full stop; it's as simple as that. Thank you so much for the nice words again, pleasure to speak to you on here!HomeGrownOutlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13728330823259723096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133274008930083912.post-58838685035849795702010-10-14T16:37:28.869-07:002010-10-14T16:37:28.869-07:00That was wonderfully written I agree with the abov...That was wonderfully written I agree with the above poster. I was just browsing your link that you left on the thctalk forums. I'm glad you've got a doctor who you feel you can talk to so openly to. I wouldn't worry so much about the anxiety "diagnosis" though. It's not insanity it's just overanalysis of everything until you forget what you say. You could of had it previously if you overanalyse everything. I've had anxiety and to be perfectly honest since i've started smoking cannibis it's gotten so much better. I think on the mental illness side effects of smoking it truely is dependant on the person. Good luck sorry about the ramble! Ones again great blog, keep up with it!kathttp://beautyinthesmallthings.wordpress.com/author/beautyinthesmallthings/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133274008930083912.post-76756179381323196942010-10-13T13:11:06.881-07:002010-10-13T13:11:06.881-07:00Fabulous Jason. Beautifully written. You had me l...Fabulous Jason. Beautifully written. You had me laughing out loud and for a grumpy old git like me that doesn't happen often.<br /><br />Face it boyo, you're nuts. I think you should start work on that prohibitionist website straightaway! <br /><br />Either that or I think you need a bit of major supplementation on the ECSN front. I'd try that first If I was you. It usually works for me.<br /><br />Listen, you write vividly so why not write to your doctor? My only advice would be to keep it to just three or four hundred words and when you've got it as tight as you can, cut it by another third. Proper accreditation and references always impress a doctor. So add those on the end and do them properly.Peter Reynoldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02181779476005970939noreply@blogger.com