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Different strokes. Something about smoking a specific hybrid strain helps me focus and keep my energy level way up so in the morning when I know ill have a busy

Different strokes. Something about smoking a specific hybrid strain helps me focus and keep my energy level way up so in the morning when I know ill have a busy day, I have coffee and a joint.

kkielhofner 2y ago
Genuinely curious about this - in my naive and uneducated understanding it seems regular use of anything that activates reward circuity as effectively as marijuana seems like an overall "bad thing" longterm? Anecdotally, I've noticed with friends and acquaintances that this leads to what basically comes down to a de-motivating effect, i.e. the "reward" via built-in mechanisms (like productivity, exercise, etc) gets attenuated over time as marijuana activates similar reward mechanisms very quickly and reliably via something as simple as inhaling. Basically "why bother going for a run, smoking makes me feel even better and I don't have to do anything". I don't want to seem critical or anything of the sort, I've just seen it myself in multiple cases and it "makes sense" to me. Your anecdote seems to counter this. Do you find the effectiveness of this strategy reduces over time? That said it's obvious daily drinking has similar reward system impact with significantly greater overall health consequences.
- ThunderBee 2y ago
  One commonly overlooked facet of Cannabis is the big difference between indica and sativa. The cannabinoids, and ratios of them, can be vastly different which leads indica to be a ‘downer’ and sativa to be an ‘upper.’ An indica can put me into a lethargic state while a good sativa gives me as much energy as a cup of coffee but provides 2-4x the head rush. I will frequently hit a sativa vape before going on a run or doing chores because it makes it a more pleasant experience with no downsides. If I were to swap to an indica it would not be enjoyable whatsoever.
- probably_jesus 2y ago
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- notesinthefield 2y ago
  So, you mean tolerances and addiction? Definitely occurs in some people I think. I personally did anabolic at a young age and understand the importance of cycling on and off any and all drugs. I do the same with marijuana. Things like running give me same high.
dole 2y ago
Menial, repetitive tasks and related chores like cleaning become more bearable if you don't smoke yourself stupid.

Different strokes. Something about smoking a specific hybrid strain helps me focus and keep my energy level way up so in the morning when I know ill have a busy day, I have coffee and a joint.

kkielhofner 2y ago

Genuinely curious about this - in my naive and uneducated understanding it seems regular use of anything that activates reward circuity as effectively as marijuana seems like an overall "bad thing" longterm? Anecdotally, I've noticed with friends and acquaintances that this leads to what basically comes down to a de-motivating effect, i.e. the "reward" via built-in mechanisms (like productivity, exercise, etc) gets attenuated over time as marijuana activates similar reward mechanisms very quickly and reliably via something as simple as inhaling. Basically "why bother going for a run, smoking makes me feel even better and I don't have to do anything". I don't want to seem critical or anything of the sort, I've just seen it myself in multiple cases and it "makes sense" to me. Your anecdote seems to counter this. Do you find the effectiveness of this strategy reduces over time? That said it's obvious daily drinking has similar reward system impact with significantly greater overall health consequences.

ThunderBee 2y ago
One commonly overlooked facet of Cannabis is the big difference between indica and sativa. The cannabinoids, and ratios of them, can be vastly different which leads indica to be a ‘downer’ and sativa to be an ‘upper.’ An indica can put me into a lethargic state while a good sativa gives me as much energy as a cup of coffee but provides 2-4x the head rush. I will frequently hit a sativa vape before going on a run or doing chores because it makes it a more pleasant experience with no downsides. If I were to swap to an indica it would not be enjoyable whatsoever.
probably_jesus 2y ago
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notesinthefield 2y ago
So, you mean tolerances and addiction? Definitely occurs in some people I think. I personally did anabolic at a young age and understand the importance of cycling on and off any and all drugs. I do the same with marijuana. Things like running give me same high.

dole 2y ago

Menial, repetitive tasks and related chores like cleaning become more bearable if you don't smoke yourself stupid.