How many nights a week do you drink?

[MugNight]

Used to drink much more and realized I was doing it as self medication for anxiety, depression, and coping against stress. I switched jobs this year from an “always on” 24/7 manufacturing role with a ****** commute to something much more predictable with lower stress. I still like a beer every now and then, but I’m enjoying it. I’m not drinking until I can’t see straight, trying to push down the demons.

In general I like the hobby of tasting new beers. I like sipping a nice cocktail before a weekend dinner. I will still crush 8 Busch lights over 12 hours on a Saturday if the Clones are on.

Started therapy this year, and that’s been especially helpful too. Sleeping through the night consistently now.

Saw someone mention mushrooms. Have tried micro doses 3 times and they’re pretty fun. Make you fart like a pregnant horse though.

Recently read this metaphor: Pretend depression is a house fire. Mushrooms don’t put out the fire. Instead they’re a safe tent to sleep in while you work on putting out the fire.

 

[Cyinthenorth]

Eh, I'd argue anything being "more fun" is pretty subjective. As someone who has and does consume both, I would agree with Al that alcohol is more fun most of the time.

My only experiences with THC have involved a lot of sitting around and watching a movie or play video games. Mostly just get super relaxed and don't want to move or talk. It's fine, it's relaxing...but I'm not sure I'd call it fun.

I've had some pretty damn fun times where alcohol has been involved. Usually can do things like dance, play games (actual games, not video games), act like a fool etc under the influence of alcohol that I generally don't think to do or want to do when stoned. I say drinking is more fun.

 

[CyCrazy]

Gummies are my go to. I will drink a few beers especialy when ISU plays. Gummies are the way to go. F you Kimmy for not leaglizing it.

 

[ClonerJams]

Definitely don't blame you. I was just stating what I recall seeing. It was relatively recent and information is always changing. Hell one day coffee is great for you, the next day the studies say the opposite.

Last I heard coffee with no sugar or cream has benefits, including helping to prevent diabetes. Is this no longer the case?

 

[Gunnerclone]

I’ve used THC plenty. I enjoy alcohol far more. I realize THC is much healthier, but I personally don’t enjoy it’s effects more.

THC is relaxing to me, and that’s it. I do nothing. I over eat drastically. I’m quiet and uninterested in socializing. I’m not hungover the next day, but I don’t feel like anything interesting or worthwhile happened.

Alcohol, in the proper dose, makes me relaxed but very eager to socially engage. I’m far more likely to have an enjoyable conversation, and just enjoy socializing. I understand it’s more damaging and excessive doses lead to unpleasantness.

Younger generations are drawn more to THC because they’re generally drawn to less social interactions. They spend less time interacting in person and socializing in general. THC jives better with that

Pretty common thing. Alcohol can make you be someone else. Cannabis makes you think about who you actually are.

 

[ClonerJams]

I've heard they're also close to Psilocybin being used as a prescription treatment for anxiety. Hopefully that comes along soon.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Also you weed noobs need to educate yourself on strains.

 

[ClonerJams]

Also you weed noobs need to educate yourself on strains.

Do you know if delta 9 is helpful with anxiety and depression? It looks like despenceries in Iowa sell that. I've heard delta 8 is better for those and is legal nationally but not in Iowa (thanks to our idiot governor).

 

[deadeyededric]

Do you know if delta 9 is helpful with anxiety and depression? It looks like despenceries in Iowa sell that. I've heard delta 8 is better for those and is legal nationally but not in Iowa (thanks to our idiot governor).

It's not like Delta 8 imo. Delta 8 is basically just like weed without the psychological effects of it. It mellows you out just like weed and everything. Reduces pain, helps you sleep, etc...

 

[snowcraig2.0]

Also you weed noobs need to educate yourself on strains.

Galena dispensary is great about that.

 

[snowcraig2.0]

The responses in this thread have been great

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

I drank myself nearly to death during college my freshman year. Not cause I was addicted but because I was partying so hard. I started smoking weed and never looked back. I maybe have 1 drink a week. If I do drink it's socially and almost never have more than two at once.

 

[ClonesFTW]

My fitness tracker really shows how tough booze is on my body.

My pulse stays very elevated. Stress level increases. Sleep is not deep

Plus I wake up with raging headaches now when I drink more than a couple. It's weird. Almost like I'm allergic to the booze.

This. I never realized how much my heart was affected until I got an Apple Watch and saw how different my heart rate was on weekends.

 

[deadeyededric]

I drank myself nearly to death during college my freshman year. Not cause I was addicted but because I was partying so hard. I started smoking weed and never looked back. I maybe have 1 drink a week. If I do drink it's socially and almost never have more than two at once.

I had to quit drinking completely when I was 29(13 years ago). Got pancreatitis and detoxed on morphine in the hospital. I was a ******* mess. I cant believe it got that out of control. I never drank again. I'd been to rehab a few times, had a few dui's and everything. Weed is a better option if its legal.

 

[NorthCyd]

Also you weed noobs need to educate yourself on strains.

We are your padawans. What are your go to strains?

 

[Bipolarcy]

What I'm noticing is there's a lot of alcoholics on this board. 7 nights a week? Really? I'll admit, when I was younger, getting soused on the weekends was one of my priorities in life and sometimes it was more than just the weekends, but I found as I got older and started having kids, drinking became less and less important to me. Eventually, I went from making the beer aisle my first stop in a grocery store to where I never even think about it anymore. If I have a drink anymore, it's just one and it's usually an afterthought. "Oh, they have beer here?" Or, "oh, they make bloody Mary's here?" I mean the party's gotta stop some time, right?

 

[davegilbertson]

It's not like Delta 8 imo. Delta 8 is basically just like weed without the psychological effects of it. It mellows you out just like weed and everything. Reduces pain, helps you sleep, etc...

just googled and FDA seems freaked out by it.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Do you know if delta 9 is helpful with anxiety and depression? It looks like despenceries in Iowa sell that. I've heard delta 8 is better for those and is legal nationally but not in Iowa (thanks to our idiot governor).

I know nothing of these derivatives.

 

[FallOf81]

Thread has officially taken over discussion of the state of the FB program. Nicely done Cyclone family. Never change.

 

[CycloneNorth]

Big dogs only drink on days that end with “Y”