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In reply to the discussion: Does anyone else have a problem with weed? [View all]liberalmike27
(2,479 posts)Could be the type--some weeds are sleepy, and some are more active.
Could be the caffeine, if you drink a lot of coffee. When I got old, I had to begin cutting back on it, as it caused just the type of symptoms you describe.
Could be you're getting some sort of impure variety, cut with something. If others who smoke it aren't reacting the same, that probably isn't it.
My own personal journey led me to the same place, where I was agitated a lot, found I didn't care for the people I was forced to hang around with, they became kind of petty and back-biting. I just decided to stop.
While I recognize weed isn't as bad as alcohol, and does have helpful qualities, I would never go so far as to encourage anyone to start it, or use it regularly. If you do smoke, realize the difference between doing a bong hit once every week or so, and smoking daily. Bottom-line is, saying it has no down-side is bunk--but it shouldn't be illegal.
I've quit for 15 years now, so I'm living proof one can do it. I had to pretty much cut myself off from most everyone but my most respectful, closest friends, who do me the favor of not smoking around me.