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FROM ONE BOOMER VET TO ANOTHER & THEIR ADULT
CHILDREN
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*You may
think using anything as an “aid” in life, somehow makes it an invalid or
un-necessary experience...
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OK, what aid are we talking about? Marijuana, my
glasses, my hearing aid, my meds that aid me with diabetes, cholesterol,
stroke, heart attack, anti-inflammatory, headache, thyroid, antibiotics,
depression, sleep, stress, allergies, colds, viruses, vitamins. I could go
on with the list but first I would like to know what aid do I stop taking to
make my life work better? Which one of the above aids come without a warning
on the label? Prescribed or over-the-counter? None! They all
have warning labels. ibuprofen has more warnings and long term
negative effects than pot does...
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Pot, makes my life work better! I mean, why
take all the other meds just to live a defeated life and then die? All the
meds I take keep my body functioning well at 71...
Pot gives me the passion for life and
motivation to be able to enjoy my good health. It's what gets me up each day
with excitement and great expectations because I know it's going to be a
great day with motivation! Ya gotta keep movin or nature will begin the
“death spiral” sequence. ...just sayin!
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The dilemma... I know, at 71, for some, movement of any
kind can be painful. It's no wonder why older folks can't get motivated to
do the very things that create better health and longevity... it hurts!
It hurts while you walk, shop or play with the grandkids. Now,
you have to recover. Then you have to try and sleep thru the night. Then you
have to get up the next day and do it all again. Or, sit in a chair for a
few days just to get mentally prepared to go thru the hours of pain and
insomnia caused by pain. This is where pain pills might be considered. Now
you are faced with possible addition, chronic constipation, immobility,
boredom and depression which will be remedied with more pills.
I use pot for the two things that take care of everything else... it gives
me a sense of well being and the motivation that it brings.
At this point, I don't think about the pain enough to stop me from "living"
while I'm alive. It makes me want to live a better lifestyle.
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I had prepared to die of ill health with no hope at 63.
I now plan on living till I'm 100+ because it's something to look forward to
now. Remember the feeling as a child when you woke up and morning smiled...
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Just
smoking grass isn’t like any other “stand alone” experience if you know what
to do with it and use the right strain of pot to get the right results.
After smoking pot for 50+ years I've learned just how diversified cannabis
is. When you consider sativa, indica and hybrids you're looking at several
hundred different strains and new hybrids coming out everyday. You learn
what strain can make you anxious, and which one is the opposite with it's
relaxing, sleepy, couch lock, hungry effects. If you don't want to get the
munchies and couch lock don't use pure Indica. If you don't want to be edgy
or shaky like an energy drink or too much coffee, don't use pure Sativa.
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If CBD's are important to you, just remember, The sense of well being and
motivation comes from THC. To me, THC is much more important for your frame
of mind, "plus" aid's in pain.
My wife and I tried CBD cannabis with no noticeable effect or benefit...
doesn't mean it won't work for others. There are strains that contain both.
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Hybrids find the sweet spot for each individuals desired effect. Don't get
me wrong, pure Indica and pure Sativa are very desirable... I just don't
recommend either for new users. If you don't know what to expect and
are determined to try pot, go with a recommended Hybrid first...
one toke at a time, keeps you from, one toke over the line!
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Important note: To
accurately evaluate an individuals first experience with cannabis, you must
not drink alcohol during this time. Alcohol will all but guarantee a bad
experience. No other meds either, i.e.; aspirin, cold med, allergy med. No
coffee, no energy drink. Don't try if depressed, emotional or alone. These
are the same precautions I would give to a first time driver of a car.
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Find out what hybrid is tailor-made for you and
your relationship. You may even want to use several different strains for
different effects as I do. Between the weather, news, your “to do list” and
everyday stresses, you find that your moods or needs can change at different
times of the day. I personally have several strains (10 to 12) at the ready
at all times. Why? I don't ever want another bad day!
If I can prevent a bad day... why shouldn't I, why wouldn't I, why couldn't
I, why can't I?
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Now, I have a “say” in what I'm going
through at the time. If my Lady or I don't want to be a “mood's victim”, we
can change the mood with one of the 12 strains that allow us to pick the
direction we want to go in for the rest of the day or evening. Being dialed
in with your spouse/partner at the end of the day is exactly where I want to
be.
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No man made drug can do that. In my opinion,
pot in a very positive way, can change your life, your marriage, your sex
life, your health, your negativity and anger issues. It’s great for just
being happy with a genuine sense of well being.
For me, it's just a healthier, happier
and better way of life. Please don't think I'm trying to encourage anyone to
take any substance they don't consider necessary. Remember, I've been using
pot for over 50 years, for everything. So naturally, as a healthy 71 year
old, it's hard for me to see or understand how people, even today, freak out
over the use of pot.
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Please note my
opinion: Anyone thinking of using cannabis as a lifestyle should
first educate themselves with a “personal feasibility study”. First, are you free to come and go as you please everyday? Are you retired or well
off? Do you or your partner know anything about pot and the effects of
hundreds of different strains and combinations of pot? How does pot effect
you and your partner as individuals and jointly in a relationship. Depending
on your age, what do you want from pot? Pot is the only substance on earth
that can “partner” with you and enhance whatever direction or experience you
choose to go with. At least for me.
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I went to a 30 day, in-house alcohol
treatment facility which nationally they had a cure rate of only 17%
(National Average). After, I was sober for one year. I celebrated this
milestone of achievement with two bottles of Champaign. I started drinking
again the next day and everyday after. That’s when I consciously chose pot
to quit drinking because my drinking was out of control again. I even drove
in black-out. It scared me to death. Since I stopped drinking and started
using pot. I have not driven drunk in over ten years, where it used to be
daily.
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I’ve gotten my diabetes to goal, high
blood pressure is gone, heart palpitations are gone, cholesterol at goal,
lost 50 pounds without going on a diet... thanks Sativa! I feel and look 20
years younger and getting younger everyday! Stress and anger are a thing of
the past and the family loves it. I no longer have chronic insomnia.
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I was a very unhappy, walking dead man before changing my
life style.
My life is fun again. I start everyday
using pot. I take it like a medical regimen. I have 2 to 3 tokes every 3.5
to 4 hours all through the day...everyday and have for years. I don’t get
baked or very stoned. Like any meds, you can’t over/under dose and expect
proper results. For me, pot is a med, to be taken correctly.
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Selecting the correct strain is also critical. For me, a hybrid pot strain
of 70 % sativa, with 30% indica is the way I start my day. I call it “get
off your ass grass”.
NOTE:, I've had to change the name to... get off your duff,
stuff". ( My lovely wife has brought it to my attention that, I no
longer have an ass! ) Thanks for the update, Sweetheart!
It keeps me active and in good spirits... It makes you
feel young again! I never use indica till night, makes me feel lazy and
sleepy all day, even depressed. I don’t use pot for recreation because I’m
already in recreation mode all day, everyday. Like I said it’s a lifestyle
change.
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I
could triple the dose of any of the many meds I take daily and wind up in
the hospital or dead. I could triple or quadruple my intake of pot and it
wouldn't do much more than put me to sleep, make me eat, dance, laugh,
brainstorm or just trip. The benefits in the proper use of pot should not
get mixed in with what people are doing to get it illegally.
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I am the most positive minded, focused, happiest, nicest and
full of great expectations for the day ahead. I’m that way all day everyday
as long as I use grass. I use it for pain relief, Insomnia, brain storming
new ideas and much more.
Why should I wait till “week-end
recreation” to enjoy all the attributes and benefits?
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Of course at 71 and retired with a med pot grower license,
it’s easy for me to live this life style. My lady is a baby boomer as well.
Like us, most older folks have a lot
of issues similar to ours. I finally got my lady to get on the same pot
regimen as me because she no longer works, plus it's legal now. She is
experiencing the same benefits as me. She’s lost 50 pounds as well. She has
stopped using prescribed Oxycodone for pain! (chronic regional pain
syndrome). Pot just prevented another person from the horrible effects of
prescribed Oxy addiction and saved me from alcohol addition.
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We’re like peas and carrots again!
Seriously, our relationship is like it was approx.. 28 years ago. We got our
groove back! We still have great fun and lots of love in our great
relationship.
That, will take us the rest of the way.
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Like I said, weed is absolutely unique. It can deliver what you seek. Be it
physical, emotional, sexual, self revelations, pain relief, mood altering,
artistic, focus, temperament enhancer, just having fun, a happier lifestyle,
well being, brain storming new ideas with focus and passion. What can you do
with all these features and benefit's? I can live a longer, healthier life
with fewer or no major organ or cancer issues.
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Why do I think this? Simple deduction. I have friends that have gone through
cancer treatment and beat it! They starved the cancer and it left their
body. One of the key counseling issues through out the entire treatment was
absolutely no stress, worry, anxiety, anger or thinking anything that would
trigger any of these emotions... ever! Which is debatably the very thing
that caused the cancer in the first place.
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Cancer feeds off all negative emotions that produce heavy stress loads on
different organs of the body. We all know how heavy that weight can become
after years of unresolved issues. In my opinion, pot is tailor made for
cancer patients as well as a proactive, pre-cancer med for high stress,
worry, anxiety, anger or thinking anything that would trigger any of these
emotions.
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I personally chose not to wait till I get a major organ breakdown or cancer
to go on a pot regimen. Being proactive in the elimination of negative
thoughts and lifestyle, make it possible to enjoy a healthier one. If you
are older... positive, emotional, physical and recreational motivation is
the key to enjoying a longer, healthier life! If you can't enjoy your life
when your healthy, what's the point to a longer life?
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It seems like the logical proactive thing to do. I've asked four doctors
this same question- if pot took away anxiety, anger or thinking anything
that would trigger any negative emotions, could you live longer and
healthier? They all said absolutely yes!
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They also added... stress can cause any
major health problems in anyone no matter how healthy they are.
Unchecked stress will not only kill you but it will also destroy
your life years before you die. Personally speaking, I don't want
to be miserable and unhappy with no motivation.
The right strain with proper amounts of THC is
what can prevent negativity, depression, stress, boredom, anger,
and isolation by changing your mindset, temperament and
attitude's.
Cannabis CBD only...
cannot! It does other great things!
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HOWEVER!!! If cannabis
"CBD"
works to eliminate pain... it could be the kiss of death. To my
knowledge, it is essential to remain relaxed and still to achieve
pain relief from the CBD in cannabis.
There is a huge "catch 22" no ones considering. You must remain
motivated and positive mentally, emotionally and physically to
achieve better health and longevity... I get that from
THC.
on the other hand, you must remain relaxed and still to
get the full pain relief and other benefit's from the CBD. What do
you do? First, you stop the "CBD vs. THC" campaign.
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The obvious choice is "both". I fail to see what's wrong with
enjoying the healthier, happier, motivated THC
side of cannabis while in less pain with the CBD
side.
Best course of action is to prescribe free cannabis to any and all
Veterans. WHY THE HELL NOT?!?! They already paid the
price... some still are.
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