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weed, adhd meds, you are scrambling and desensitizing the already compromised executive function center of your brain. you essentially need to do a dopamine de

weed, adhd meds, you are scrambling and desensitizing the already compromised executive function center of your brain. you essentially need to do a dopamine detox and start back from ground zero. for weaning yourself off THC my strategy is to buy high-end CBD flower (online mail order in the US) and then taper my usage. At this point I am consuming about 1g of CBD flower every morning and loving it. Some vendors I like are holy city farms, beleafer and flow gardens.

water554 4y ago
Agree with half of this. Speaking from experience the weed is toxic. The (correct for you) adhd meds are crucial but make sure you can take a break for a day weekly.
- whalesalad 4y ago
  trips me out the number of folks who will call something like weed toxic but then pop a 30mg adderall xr every single day for years like its no problem
  - water554 4y ago
    I’m not a fan of adderall I find it harsh and pushy. Stimulants seem to be the clear path to restoring balance. It is after all the most effective treatment. Weed is toxic in a “bad habit that scrambles what little executive function we have” way. Absolute devil drug and more addictive than methamphetamine for those with adhd IMO.
    - whalesalad 4y ago
      toxic from a relationship standpoint I can totally agree
  - bee_rider 4y ago
    I'm pretty sure the expectation is that people will have the "is this working for me" conversation with their doctor or psychologist or whatever, when it comes to prescribed medications. Weed probably has fewer side-effects than adderall, but the person selling it doesn't have any obligation to take your well-being into account. So there's more of a reason for random internet strangers to point out the obvious.
rtuin 4y ago
> …, adhd meds, you are scrambling and desensitizing the already compromised executive function center of your brain. Any references to prove or substantiate this? I’m specifically interested in the claim about adhd meds
- whalesalad 4y ago
  any psych will tell you this. stimulants lose their effectiveness over time. your brain adapts, more is required. pretty soon you cannot function without it. breaks are important, as-is using them as a single tool in a complete toolbox of strategies. it is not a magic bullet, although anyone who has been on it a month or two will lead you to believe that it is.
- LocalPCGuy 4y ago
  Most references will state the opposite, that in general ADHD meds, used for people who actually do have an imbalance, do not tend toward desensitization over time. I'd find a doc you trust to get that answer.
supuestobasura 4y ago
I’m in a very similar situation to the original poster. My ADHD is strong I refuse to take meds for it after a bad experience. I have a doctorate level degree but early on in my career got sidetracked and now make more money in database management than I ever would have if I used my degree. However, my job is boring and meaningless. It is also easy enough that it is fine to be a little buzzed from weed the previous day. I quit on and off and try to take breaks but have never been free from it for over a year. My last return to use helped me confirm that weed really isn’t that exciting or useful for me. My most recent successful quitting cold turkey was the result of a mis-dose of RSO oil. I took way too much and blasted off to the cosmos. I realized the only way out of the “trip” was to work on what I needed to change about my habits. During my session I made a list of changes I wanted to make in life and decided (or rather was told by the universe) that I needed a break from weed and everything else could wait. I woke up the next day and threw everything out related to mj use with the exception of a 10 mg edible in case I had any sort of withdrawal. After a couple days with no withdrawal symptoms I threw that out. A month in and I can say there is SO much to look forward to after cutting out weed. The dreams alone are worth it. I had a single dream last week that seemed like a gift from the universe. It’s too subjective to share but it altered the way I react to and perceive any anxiety-inducing stimuli. I still have so much to work on but it all seems manageable after this one win. TLDR; Try to focus on one single thing you want/need to change the most and don’t let anything else overwhelm you. You need a win right now. The rest can wait.

water554 4y ago

Agree with half of this. Speaking from experience the weed is toxic. The (correct for you) adhd meds are crucial but make sure you can take a break for a day weekly.

whalesalad 4y ago
trips me out the number of folks who will call something like weed toxic but then pop a 30mg adderall xr every single day for years like its no problem
- water554 4y ago
  I’m not a fan of adderall I find it harsh and pushy. Stimulants seem to be the clear path to restoring balance. It is after all the most effective treatment. Weed is toxic in a “bad habit that scrambles what little executive function we have” way. Absolute devil drug and more addictive than methamphetamine for those with adhd IMO.
  - whalesalad 4y ago
    toxic from a relationship standpoint I can totally agree
- bee_rider 4y ago
  I'm pretty sure the expectation is that people will have the "is this working for me" conversation with their doctor or psychologist or whatever, when it comes to prescribed medications. Weed probably has fewer side-effects than adderall, but the person selling it doesn't have any obligation to take your well-being into account. So there's more of a reason for random internet strangers to point out the obvious.

rtuin 4y ago

> …, adhd meds, you are scrambling and desensitizing the already compromised executive function center of your brain. Any references to prove or substantiate this? I’m specifically interested in the claim about adhd meds

whalesalad 4y ago
any psych will tell you this. stimulants lose their effectiveness over time. your brain adapts, more is required. pretty soon you cannot function without it. breaks are important, as-is using them as a single tool in a complete toolbox of strategies. it is not a magic bullet, although anyone who has been on it a month or two will lead you to believe that it is.
LocalPCGuy 4y ago
Most references will state the opposite, that in general ADHD meds, used for people who actually do have an imbalance, do not tend toward desensitization over time. I'd find a doc you trust to get that answer.

supuestobasura 4y ago

I’m in a very similar situation to the original poster. My ADHD is strong I refuse to take meds for it after a bad experience. I have a doctorate level degree but early on in my career got sidetracked and now make more money in database management than I ever would have if I used my degree. However, my job is boring and meaningless. It is also easy enough that it is fine to be a little buzzed from weed the previous day. I quit on and off and try to take breaks but have never been free from it for over a year. My last return to use helped me confirm that weed really isn’t that exciting or useful for me. My most recent successful quitting cold turkey was the result of a mis-dose of RSO oil. I took way too much and blasted off to the cosmos. I realized the only way out of the “trip” was to work on what I needed to change about my habits. During my session I made a list of changes I wanted to make in life and decided (or rather was told by the universe) that I needed a break from weed and everything else could wait. I woke up the next day and threw everything out related to mj use with the exception of a 10 mg edible in case I had any sort of withdrawal. After a couple days with no withdrawal symptoms I threw that out. A month in and I can say there is SO much to look forward to after cutting out weed. The dreams alone are worth it. I had a single dream last week that seemed like a gift from the universe. It’s too subjective to share but it altered the way I react to and perceive any anxiety-inducing stimuli. I still have so much to work on but it all seems manageable after this one win. TLDR; Try to focus on one single thing you want/need to change the most and don’t let anything else overwhelm you. You need a win right now. The rest can wait.