I still have about a year of no smoking. But has anyone ever come back to it after an episode of schizophrenia or psychosis? I do believe I experienced this, which has let's just say put me in a situation where I cannot partake for a period of time. But when I am once again able, I think I may, of course more occasionally. Anyone have thoughts?
why did you go a year with no smoking, hooly? it's pretty safe to say that trying it again, even a few times, won't make you dramatically worse, worst case scenario. it might make you a little worse, might be neutral, or it may be a positive influence for you like it seems to be for PL. it's not like acid though where it's a potential big risk, i'd say it appears that it's different for everyone... for so long i told myself that just because for other people smoking was happy and mellowing and vibratory it would be like that for me, but time and time again i just got terrified and i hallucinated and would get delusional and unable to handle simple things... so i had to stop, but that's me just watch yourself, notice how you're reacting, and be honest with yourself... that's really the best you can do, should you decide it's worth exploring
Thanks this is most likely what I'd do, after having experienced mushies a few times and enjoying them and I can say I think there is no way I can "try" them again. Weed was always an "exploration" type thing but then it become a consistent habit. having not smoked it I can still sense what I would've sensed during my episodes but really just want to see if I get fully immersed in the delusions or can hold off or figure out what exactly it was. And I can not smoke because I am currently on probation. I am excited to "re-explore" but that's not really the thing. I know what it is. and I enjoy(ed) it but it fucked me up. Guess I'll just have to see
do you have a diagnosis of schizophrenia or have you just had a psychotic episode in the past? you can't really have an 'episode' of schizophrenia - you either have it or you don't, from what i understand. a psychotic episode could be a symptom of schizophrenia, but isn't always. my advice would be to not bother smoking pot again if you've had an actual psychotic episode. you might be fine, but it also might trigger another episode, as it is known to do with some people. it's up to you to weigh the possible risks and rewards but, personally, i'd say it isn't worth it.
