Comments: Q-Bombs And Kentucky Prozac
I agree the rain is a solid downer of late. Double dirty martini's knocked my rainy day blues down last week; and I could think in the morning[opposed to Seroquel].No pot stash here.Damn. My bar was far more dull sounding.
We do have Santana winds here; their called Chinook. I don't have a point, except to say, sorry you were feeling that bad, and am also sorry about your parent's cat, that's sad.
The sun was out today for a bit-hope you got to see it. Take care.
Posted by Stephany at March 27, 2007 12:19 AM
Yeah, there's stacks of anecdotal evidence in favour of cannabis use for bipolar, but as far as I know only one academic study into its efficacy and no clinical trials.
Of course, given the fact its unpatentable and would be just as hard to monopolise has it has been to eradicate, there is little commercial incentive for a proper trial.
My gut feeling (again) would be that it could be useful for some people if they know how to regulate their dosage and have a reliable supply.
But being forced to withdraw during a dope drought in the middle of a depressive downer doesn't bear contemplating - especially if the 'drought' is due to being in a cell for cannabis possession.
Probably best to eat it rather than smoke it, as the worst cannabis side effects are what it does to your lungs. But passing a spliff or bong around a circle of good friends might have a good therapeutic effect too.
Posted by michael at March 27, 2007 01:57 AM
Despite all the controversy surrounding legalization of marijuana, Michael reveals the truth: IT'S NOT PATENTABLE. (ergo, it won't enrich pharmaceutical corporations' bottom lines.) IF the product could be patented, it not only would become LEGAL, there would be voluminous studies showing how the entire population of the U.S.--no, make that the world--could benefit from regular use!
Posted by Melody at March 27, 2007 05:28 AM
I have no problem understanding that pot works for some, but it makes me psychotic. I'm literally having conversations with God when I smoke pot. I used to do because I liked it and thought it was for real. My disturbed little young mind!
Posted by Gianna at March 27, 2007 05:40 AM
I can't drink, never could, and pot is a very bad idea in Virginia and has never appealed to me, but I have found several cups of strong coffee with an Ativan to have the same effect as you describe. Starbucks Sumatra is my choice, politically incorrect as that may be...
Posted by Alison at March 27, 2007 06:37 AM
It's funny that you mention marijuana, because I have wondered for a long time why marijuana is illegal but antipsychotics aren't. Both sedate. Both give people the munchies.
Posted by anon at March 27, 2007 06:56 AM
Driving under the influence of a Q-Bomb,is legal. Driving under the influence of marijuana is not. Which driver weaving down the road would you suspect being under the influence of a legal and prescribed medication?[and being taken as directed]
From the Seroquel website:
"*Since drowsiness has been reported with SEROQUEL, you should not participate in activities such as driving or operating machinery until you know that you can do so safely."
I ask this: when would I know I could drive safely under the influence of a Q-Bomb? when I hit a tree? Unless you drive, you'll never find out.
IF I hit a tree loaded on pot I would surely make headlines and been hauled to jail, loss of license, etc.
IF I hit a tree on Seroquel, I'm legally driving in a coma state of mind, completely convinced that I am in control of my vehicle. Legally. The extended release version of Seroquel will be coming out on the market soon. Best watch out for the drivers under the influence and being treated for insomnia, anxiety, depression and last but not least bipolar disorder.[but it's an antipsychotic].
Posted by Stephany at March 27, 2007 08:35 AM
Stephany--
Don't you just LOVE FDA-approved warning-guidelines?
In his book "Too Profitable to Cure" author Hoadley has this to say:
"The list of adverse events was expanded from the seven or eight warnings that accompanied animal insulins to the current 25 warnings. The new warnings, approved by the FDA and implemented to protect pharmaceuticals from liability, covered such a wide spectrum as to be ridiculous. Warning symptoms of impending low-blood sugar levels range from sweating, weakness or tiredness, to seizure and coma. . . . At the other extreme. . . is the ridiculous warning that instructs diabetics to take precautions while in the throes of seizure or unconsciousness. A comatose diabetic has a great deal of difficulty walking to the refrigerator for a glass of orange juice! Diabetics might not be protected, but pharmaceuticals certainly are!"
Posted by Melody at March 27, 2007 09:54 AM
In the state I live in if you are pulled over and prescription drugs are interpreted to be the reason you were pulled over, (or in an accident) you can lose your license. I live in fear of being in an accident that IS NOT my fault, then asked if I've taken any meds. Lo and behold...I'm on a ton of shit...and then I can't drive anymore! I drive extremely cautiously. In any case, I know my state is not the only one that has laws about psych meds being a legit reason to get a DWI/DUI thrown at you.
Posted by Gianna at March 27, 2007 10:51 AM
I love the rain. When I think about the oppressive days of sun to come, it makes me anxious. I love Seattle when it's kinda misting and overcast. No torrential rainfall, just the comfortable haze of moisture in the air. Grey skies and the grey Sound are comforting to me.
I always try to get through my depressive episodes without pharmaceutical assistance. I don't smoke weed because I have a friend who is addicted and I now find the smell repulsive. However, a couple of Maker's and some good conversation are like aloe vera for the soul.
Posted by Chloe at March 27, 2007 11:05 AM
I like the rain, because it allows my darkness to reside within its natural environment. Thus the fear of sunlight.
Posted by Stephany at March 27, 2007 11:23 PM
Meek little wives feel the edge of the carving knife and study their husbands' necks
What happens when the wife isn't meek?
Posted by Stephany at March 27, 2007 11:26 PM
Moving away from Seattle after college was both very painful and very very nice.
I moved to DC, a real shit hole of a city, but for some bizzare reason, I find myself smiling and in a good mood all the time... except when I'm getting threatened by random black people on the streets.
I think it has something to do with the fact even in Winter it's sunny at least 80% of the time. Yay Sun, boo S.A.D... The Northwest is nice, but you can only take so much before you either become majorly depressed or devolve into a emo goth vampire that writes shitty poetry
Posted by Roy at March 28, 2007 06:20 AM