What do you all think about alcoholics taking gummies? A friend who is also an alcoholic recommended I use them for my anxiety, but Im not sure what to think. Thanks for your input!
2 Likes
I assume you mean THC gummies? For me, it would be trading one addiction for another.
12 Likes
If you have to ask… But I think that’s a personal question. We can only answer it honestly for ourselves.
For me, it’s still taking something to change how I feel. I also know me well enough that taking one would turn into a whole bag. Either end up drinking again or just hooked on something new.
If the anxiety is intense, working with a doctor in tandem with some recovery support group may help get through that bump. Certainly I found working a recovery program and staying sober has done more for my anxiety in the long run than anything I had tried before.
6 Likes
For me. Nope. Nope. Nope.
What @Thirdmonkey said.
Gratitude can have such a powerful impact on your life because it engages your brain in a virtuous cycle. Your brain has only so much power to focus its attention. It cannot easily focus on both positive and negative stimuli
How Gratitude Can Help Combat Anxiety & Depression - Soberish
7 Likes
I’m going to answer by assuming you mean THC edibles. It’s your life so I’m not going to attempt to tell you what to do however since you asked, my opinion is that it’s the same thing as smoking marijuana. Actually, the people I’ve seen take edibles tend to get far more messed up than people who smoke.
Like I said, just my opinion. Take it or leave it 
5 Likes
My son uses THC gummies for anxiety and suggested that I try them for the first week or so after quitting alcohol to help get through the detox. I actually spent $25 on a small bag of 5mg ones, but then thought I’d better research before using. I learned that THC can inhibit the limbic system from repairing itself, because we’re simply replacing one addiction with another. I ended up throwing them away. Besides, I’ve never smoked marijuana or taken THC products, so I was concerned about how they would affect me. I opted for meditation and mindfulness. My mind is still too all over the place for truly beneficial meditation, but practicing mindfulness has been a huge help with anxiety. Ultimately, it’s up to you, and I wish you well. 
11 Likes
I’ve tried them for anxiety and used indica. I found they made my anxiety way worse and threw me into panic attacks. I tried flower, gummies, vape, edibles. I react negatively to THC I assume and it’s also a depressant and I can tell after 2-3 days my depression gets worse.
4 Likes
Not my thing but each to their own
I’m all aboard on what @Thirdmonkey Said, your trading one addiction for another,
The method you choose for sobriety is a personal choice, the road to recovery is not always easy but the end destination is phenomenal
4 Likes
Thank you all - that’s what I needed to hear. Much appreciated.
7 Likes
Gummies will 100% hit you harder and worse than smoking or vaping, will last MUCH LONGER, and can potentially have some really adverse side effects. Every bad trip I’ve had was an edible. Terrible, horrible, no good, very bad trips.
Gummies are not a “friendlier” alternative to smoking weed. They are much more potent and even dangerous. Don’t let the marketing or the cute colors fool you. If you need to avoid weed, you NEED to avoid weed Gummies.
That said, some people swear by CBD Gummies. They definitely do not have any psychoactive effects. I personally find they don’t really have any other effects either, so it’s a waste of time and money. But some people find them relaxing without being impairing!
A good rule of thumb is, if you can can buy it on the internet (and have it shipped to your house) it has no THC in it and is federally legal because it’s not a psychoactive drug. [edit- IN THE UNITED STATES! no clue about other countries]
2 Likes
My mind too! Whenever I try meditation all I can think about is how I’m not feeling at all like those images of people meditating look 
I’ve found walking meditation is helpful. The physical movement gives me something to attend to, and helps me stay in my body (where I can feel grounded, even if it’s off and on) as opposed to sitting meditation, which is all in my head (and therefore like herding cats).
Is there a problem with me? I don’t think so. I have to believe it’s possible to be mindful and meditative while having a “roomful of cats” brain. Millions of people do, around the world, and it has to be possible for them, so it must be possible for me, right?
I use Insight Timer & I’ve found the meditations helpful:
https://insighttimer.com/meditation-topics/walkingmeditation
How do you do your meditation? (If you want to explore it there’s a thread about it here: Motivation and meditation posts and also the tags about it are helpful - there’s a few good threads: Topics tagged meditation)
2 Likes
That’s so interesting! I’m certain I’ve practiced walking meditation many times before. I didn’t know it was a thing. 
Thanks so much for the Insight Timer and info! I’ll definitely be checking it out. 
P.S. I don’t even wanna think about how I look when trying to meditate. I’m sure it’s something like a Pre-K kid during circle time. 
2 Likes
Currently trying to go sober for gummies and flower. Don’t recommend replacing one vice with the other. Best of luck to you.
1 Like
Its however you feel about it. I for one know i dont act stupid or do stupid ass things while i have them, like i do with alcohol, I’ll eat one before bed at times i dont do it everyday and it just helps me rest. Occasionally ill have one out golfing or if im out fishing by myself. I didnt feel right about it at first and i also asked about it in a thread. But i know it doesn’t have an affect on me like alcohol does, not even close.
1 Like
Bahahaha yes! Me too! The thoughts…
“Am I sitting right? Lean more on the left cheek, ok no, right cheek, ok no - zen on both cheeks. Am I supposed to have a cushion under my butt? I read somewhere that was the traditional thing. Where was that? Oh yes that introduction to Hinduism book. What did it say… yes the actual thing traditionally used is a fragrant grass. I wonder if the fragrance helps with the breathing, like gives you something to focus on. Someone once said to me you breathe in and focus on the cool air coming in and then breathe out and feel the difference in temperature and that helps. That was at that Living with Adult ADHD group I attended two years ago… the guy that sat next to me was a firefighter. I thought he was really cool.
Wait am I meditating yet? My leg’s asleep.”
My mind is like that basically every moment of every day. I’ve made peace with it 
4 Likes
I’m laughing so hard over here!
Thanks for the silly grins you gave me. 
1 Like
Def nope . other ways to cope with Anxiety
5 Likes
I think it’s a personal decision. They have saved me when I’ve had horrible bouts of panic and also with insomnia, though I have had to be very careful because like others have said it can go the opposite way and just fuel more anxiety. But desperate times call for desperate measures and I am not about to take pharmaceuticals to treat my anxiety. Another personal choice. I have found that I do not have the addictive tendencies when it comes to THC products and use them as a last resort. So, I think you’ll have to make the decision that is best for you.
1 Like
I am only sober from alcohol because of THC. I had to stop drinking for health reasons, as I have liver and stomach problems from 20+ years of drinking. It’s not a favorite subject here among most, but some here are accepting. Marijuana is much less harmful, at this point for me. Do I want to rid myself of all dependent substances, of course. But right now this is my strategy for staying alive. Best of luck!
2 Likes
