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| Burned Out on Pot | Category: Ask The Old Hippy | Topic: Drugs | Books about Drugs | Print E-Mail This page has been viewed 70425 times | Dear old hippy,
I have smoked weed for about three years. At first it was great but for the past year or so it hasn't been very pleasant. Everything gets distorted and I'm so nervous I can hardly talk and I get weird beats in my heart area that almost make me twitch. I would really appreciate your help on this. It got so bad I stopped smoking all together.
Thank you
It's not unusual for smoking to become unpleasant at times. It's a burnout syndrome which occurs after prolonged use. You've done the right thing by stopping. I recommend you lay off for at least a month or more. Perhaps you're under more pressure than you used to be. Job and other responsibilities can make getting high less enjoyable and smoking adds to your stress rather than relieving it (thanks to paranoia and guilt).
If stress is a major factor in you life then you need to deal with it,
rather than try to mask it with mj or alcohol (I'm not saying you do it,
just that it's not a good thing). As far as your overall health goes,
perhaps it's time for a checkup. As we age we go through physical changes,
and smoking certainly isn't good for our health. Some people are more
sensitive to smoke and you might be one.
In any case it's always good to give ourselves a "breather" from smoke and let our body recuperate. It's nice to get another view of life now and then (remember - that's why we smoke in the first place!). Respect the herb, and respect yourself and everything will work out.
Peace,
The Old Hippy.
| Suggested Reading Memoirs of an Ex-Hippie: Seven Years in the Counterculture By Robert RoskindJust as the Beats immortalized their lives and times in such books as On The Road, Robert Roskind likewise commemorates the liberated lifestyle of the hippie era. This look back, while very personal, is also the archetype for a whole generation whose quest for freedom and the meaning of life led to some mind-blowing experiences. Read Skip's Review! |
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