Posted by tecknohed on August 27, 2007, at 11:33:31
In reply to Re: MARIJUANA + MEMORY LOSS...any hope?, posted by SometimesBlue on August 27, 2007, at 10:06:28
> Jeeeez, you know a LOT about this...I see you've done your research :0) If you don't mind me asking, are you in the medical field?
I'm certainly no medic in no shape or form. Just get a craving for info from time-to-time. Find out as much as I can about something before I ingest it (most of the time). Not to mention bouts of 'obsessive' research!
> The last time I smoked, i realized how much I don't miss it. I hate the come down, sucks, and it always makes my depression a bit worse the next day. I'm starting to think that all drugs, or at least the come down, make my depression worse (i know, slow learner - don't laugh :0(For me the 'comedown' is the best part as it means the effects are wearing off. I prefere to call it a 'come-back'! Apart from the initial 'melting' feeling into relaxation it gives me, which is very nice, when cannabis reaches its peak is when I find it causes most problems, ie paranoia, guilt, social anxiety, depression, etc. So its a relief when this fades away! Are you sure its not this same 'peak' in effect that causes your problems with it, rather than a comedown which I'm not convinced it has anyway (I'm not arguing, just attempting to be thought provoking)?
Oh, and I'm a slow learner myself. My attention span is NIL unless something 'really' grabs my interest.> i think i'm going to try that link you sent me, btw, thanks for that. And I'll definately make sure it doesn't interact with Lexapro. By the info you provided, it should enhance it i think.
It should indeed enhance it, especially the phosphatidylserine. It shouldn't interact with your Lex but start low & increase slow just to be sure. I'd seriously consider adding a fish oil omega 3 supplement too. Aim for a total of at least 3-400mg/day of DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid). I'm not sure of the relevance of the EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) content in terms of brain function.
> BTW, i had a relapse myself (i hate using that word, "relapse"...it implies you have a problem), with coke, had a fabulous night, the next night was hell though...I don't know I'd ever go to one of those NA programs, but at least I have babble. It helps a lot.
I never go to NA or AA. I have tried them both but personally found relief when I stopped going!
A Relapse Prevention Programme is a kind of group which you attend weekly sessions for (usually) a limmited length of time. Group sizes range but may be about a dozen people who have had addiction problems in the past & need guidance in prenting a relapse. You learn skills & methods from both the facilitator & the other group members about how to cope without your vice. There is normally a rule that group members do not make contact with each other outside the group (during the programme). And its not based around religion or spirituality or any other 'higher power' at all, unlike NA/AA.
To sum it up, its simply not NA/AA at all.
My favourite method for relapse prevention has been to find a hobby - in my case fishing, which has now become my new addiction, lol. I'm also lucky enough to have a loving partner who I can rely on and turn to when things get tough.
As for the 'relapse' word, I agree it is a bit strong. Sounds like you had what I would call a 'minor lapse'. I see a 'lapse' as a slip-up which you can quickly learn from before the damage has been done. A 'relapse' on the other hand is when you give up sobriety & binge, binge, binge! Your back where you started and you'll need another wake-up call, ie get arrested, lose your family & friends, home & job and/or come close to death, etc. Quite a difference I'd say!I wish you all the best.
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