Why do you Smoke?

AssDan

Member
I don't know if this question has been asked before, but I'm wondering what draws everyone to marijuana. I'm hoping for deeper answers than "I like to get fucked up."

I'll go first since I started the thread. I love a good head high or stone because it inspires ne to do something other than sit around, watch TV, and feel down on myself. I feel like I have a need to work with my hands or play music. These things, I feel, genuinely enrich my life. I also feel 1000x more outgoing and personable. I feel like I have the will to solve or at least tackle problems I normally wouldn't. I don't feel like it impairs my ability to think at all as I have done many projects while high.

MY TANGENT

I hate going to home depot while high. Not because I can't decide what to buy or anything related to being impaired. Home depot has a sign out front that says something like, "We drug test. Drug users need not apply." Here's what really gets me; I function better high and know the store better than the employees that work there,and I'm a CUSTOMER. I don't expect everyone to know what a surge arrestor or a #12 machine screw is, but I do expect someone who is paid by home depot to know what these things are and where to find them. I can't even recall all the times I've gone there high (or not) and been so frustrated with help if I asked for it. I think to myself, "How could they possibly reject drug users over the staff they have on hand? Could they possibly be worse?" Then I remember the best job these people can find is at home depot, and I need to keep that in mind. If they had better skills, they would be doing something better. Then, I feel bad for even thinking like
this.

END TANGENT

Ok, I got off track in my own post. I would love to know why you smoke. I understand that many people smoke to relax and do the opposite of what I do while high. That's ok too. I figure there's no right or wrong way to use this wonderful plant. I am not judging. Please indulge me.
 

massah

Well-Known Member
I enjoy marijuana for the following reasons:

a) its a nice relaxant at the end of a long stressful day
b) it has residual effects that curb my adhd
c) food tastes soo much better on it lol
d) it's much safer than alcohol to relax, and i don't feel like shit the next day
 

Cannabisworks

Active Member
it keeps me alive and moving forward every day. helps me eat. stops my pain. slows my disease that is killing me slowly, stress. depression....i could go on for a week on how it helps me
 

sixteenounces

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Marijuana helps me stay in tune with everything around me, it inspires me to live a deeper life. Marijuana makes me think outside of the box when i work, it elevates me to a higher level of thinking(pun intended). I also believe marijuana allows me the ability to think more humbly, again, outside of the box, from lets say a fly on the wall point of view. Analyzing not only my position, but others.

I have a million other reasons, i like to use marijuana, including my deep beliefs in its medicinal value, beyond just treating, but preventing disease.
 

theexpress

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it calms me down and keeps me grounded.......... it makes everything better from movies-games-food-sex, ect...... it slows down my thinking process so i make the best choices for myself.... it keeps me out of trouble more then gets me into shit...... i love being high off diffrent strains, with there diffrent tastes, and diffrent medicinal properties..... i could make it threw anything in life with just a lil herb... i also love growing it and watching them grow and caring for the plants
 

Slivers

Active Member
All of the ones that work at the one near mine are all great...maybe the people in general where you live suck...cmon up to Maine: The Way Life Should Be :D
Oh you're tryin to flame me bro... I just know it. lol. I've lived in Maine... I know why the marijuana rates of use are so high there... It's because there is nothing else to do! Ohhhh Flame war flame war. lol
 

Slivers

Active Member
it calms me down and keeps me grounded.......... it makes everything better from movies-games-food-sex, ect...... it slows down my thinking process so i make the best choices for myself.... it keeps me out of trouble more then gets me into shit...... i love being high off diffrent strains, with there diffrent tastes, and diffrent medicinal properties..... i could make it threw anything in life with just a lil herb... i also love growing it and watching them grow and caring for the plants
I can also see the whole 'growing aspect.' Since i've started growing I'm like a little kid waiting outside a candy store... Just waiting for that light to flip on. Growing is amazing, I don't think I'll be able to stop.
 

ML75

Active Member
for me I feel like my mind moves 100miles a min, pot slows me down and helps me to think more clearly, slowly, not feeling rushed or on edge. it helps me sleep better and makes my stomach feel better when I have nausea.
also I love the way it taste and smells
 

ML75

Active Member
it calms me down and keeps me grounded.......... it makes everything better from movies-games-food-sex, ect...... it slows down my thinking process so i make the best choices for myself.... it keeps me out of trouble more then gets me into shit...... i love being high off diffrent strains, with there diffrent tastes, and diffrent medicinal properties..... i could make it threw anything in life with just a lil herb... i also love growing it and watching them grow and caring for the plants

I dub thee best answer. or at least the one I feel most connected with . HI 5
 

AssDan

Member
I enjoy marijuana for the following reasons:

a) its a nice relaxant at the end of a long stressful day
b) it has residual effects that curb my adhd
c) food tastes soo much better on it lol
d) it's much safer than alcohol to relax, and i don't feel like shit the next day
I second you on the alcohol. I get my drink on when I don't have bud, but it's not nearly as enjoyable.

It's funny that you mention adhd. Does that mean you are able to focus better on just one thing? I have great focus after I smoke.
 

AssDan

Member
I can also see the whole 'growing aspect.' Since i've started growing I'm like a little kid waiting outside a candy store... Just waiting for that light to flip on. Growing is amazing, I don't think I'll be able to stop.
My candy store is almost ready to open. I've always loved gardening and weed. I don't know why it took me so long to put them together. I'm about to have the most weed I've ever had at one time.
 

Slivers

Active Member
My candy store is almost ready to open. I've always loved gardening and weed. I don't know why it took me so long to put them together. I'm about to have the most weed I've ever had at one time.
I think it feels good just to have something that shows you so much progress just visually.

Also to respond to most of these posts... You guys know you're talking about anxiety right? That racing feeling you get in your mind... that feeling that something is wrong, for no specific reason... That feeling that you get is pot releasing you of anxiety and making you euphoric. Hence the debate as to it's medical use for more than just the regular "Oh it's great for cancer, or aids." Depression is on that list, so is Bi-Polar. I wouldn't smoke it if I didn't have both.
 

UnbridledCannabis

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i came to weed when i had to drop my health insurance at work. went up to 275 a month with a 4k deductable. i have adhd, bi-polar disorder, and a fucked up arm from high school and college baseball. if it wasnt for a plant, i wouldnt have a job right now. unmedicated bi-polar disorder messes alot up. so i said hell, i can grow my own meds and save money!
 

AssDan

Member
I think it feels good just to have something that shows you so much progress just visually.

Also to respond to most of these posts... You guys know you're talking about anxiety right? That racing feeling you get in your mind... that feeling that something is wrong, for no specific reason... That feeling that you get is pot releasing you of anxiety and making you euphoric. Hence the debate as to it's medical use for more than just the regular "Oh it's great for cancer, or aids." Depression is on that list, so is Bi-Polar. I wouldn't smoke it if I didn't have both.
I am a bit of an anxious and lazy person. The end result is me sitting around feeling bad about myself for not doing more. Pot really helps me function better. What you are saying makes complete sense.
 

BA142

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Well for starters I have ulcerative colitis, and it helps that a TON

Also, my brain is always moving at 1000 mph. Smoking slows my thought process down so I can function better. When I'm sober I can't focus...although I never had trouble in school growing up...I just can't focus
 
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