Posted by paxvox2000 on April 29, 2002, at 16:09:30
In reply to Re: LSD and Antidepressants.ALL who posted.., posted by jay on April 29, 2002, at 2:54:17
OK, Jay, ,I'm going to get the rest of my dime's worth, and thanks for not getting all defensive about my post to you. It was "harsh" but it was meant to be. My point, however, is that I think you are taking a needless risk for a little bit of fun. I know well about how drugs can make you feel, and I'll add this one little story, then I will leave you be to do what you will. About 20 years or so ago, I smoked pot ALL day long for about 5 years. So much so that being "high" became my "normal" state of mind. A older friend cautioned me that indeed, that was what I was doing, creating a separate reality. He added that one day I would wake up, and notice I had affected my brain so deeply that it would have long-term (life time?) effects. He was right. I never had anxiety or panic disorders before until I had run that pattern for years. Today, 20 some years later, I really belive that my thinking patterns,and my ability to deal with stress has been adversely changed. I do not think it is a coincidence. If I had a chance for a "do over", I'm pretty sure I would have layed off the heavy use. I'm not saying that smoking weed every now and then would have been a problem, but I honestly believe that my mental status today is at least partly attributable to my drug use then. Acid? I would rather be locked in a trunk for 12 hours than to take it. My point is, don't let meds or street drugs "become" you, or your life. It's just not worth it. Hope you will think about all of this, and I would be happy to respond to any questions you have.
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