Remember the Blair Witch Project? Well, star and filmmaker Heather Donahue is back with a slightly less scary stunt: A memoir about her year growing marijuana titled Grow Girl. Apparently the acting thing didn't work out -- plus that darn PMS kept turning her into a witch month after month. And that's how Heather hooked up with her medical marijuana license to treat her PMS and embarked on the grassy adventure of a lifetime.
Smoke Pot for PMS?!? At first glance that sounds like an EXCELLENT solution. Yes, we should definitely look into that. Sign me up for that medical study! But when I really think it through (while sober), I have to admit that maybe it's not for me.
Supposedly, pot is one of the few substances that can take on all the delightful array of PMS ailments: discomfort, bloating, cramps, backache and headaches, irrational desire to hatchet every human in sight. People swear by it, tea heads. I'm all for trying alternative medicine. And I totes believe you tokers, truly.
I'm just saying -- taking pot for PMS is so not going to help me in the long run. Why? Because no matter what's going on with my lady parts, I still have to show up for work every day and continue caring for my son like the semi-responsible parent I am. I cannot afford to just take a few days off watching Gilligan's Island re-runs and giggling to myself. I can't.
Oh -- you don't think it has to be that way? I've heard it before: "I'm a responsible professional! I'm 100 percent functional even while high!" Sure ... good for you, Miley. 'Tis not the case for me. Maybe you think these posts would sound exactly the same if I wrote them baked. And maybe you're right. (Don't think I haven't considered it.) BUT THEY WOULD TAKE ME TWICE AS LONG TO WRITE. And I would probably snack twice as much while writing.
Here's the thing: I can solve the same PMS problems with some calcium magnesium supplements and exercise. (Ask your doctor before trying it yourself.) They're legal, and they don't send me off to Planet Good Times, the Land Where Adriana Gets Lost. So thanks, really, but no. Please don't pass the dutchie on the left-hand side when it's that time of the month.
Have you ever used medical marijuana instead of traditional medicine? Do you think it should be legalized?
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So... does she ONLY use it during her pmsing times? Never during the rest of the month... otherwise, that seems like it would be a great excuse. I'd venture to guess she doesn't just 'medicate' as necessary. Not like a person with constant pain that uses it all the time!
Yes and it works miracles! I love it. After a while of smoking pot you actually get used to it and function completely normal! I can do everything better after I have smoked it because it helps me concentrate. Of course it should be :)
Why can't people just live with normal bodily functions anymore? every little this or that needs medicating and help. Medication is fine for major things, but even 'natural' drugs like marijuana shouldn't be relied on for every little pain. They have side effects and Bertha21, I hope you dont do things like drive high because even if you think you can totally function, it slows down your reaction time and you could end up hurting yourself or others.
yes and yes.
I think considering that studies show that pot is less harmful than both alcohol and cigarettes that not legalizing it is sort of ridiculous, especially when there are so many cancer patients and chronic pain sufferers that could benefit. It all boils down to people still having a stick up their butt about it being a "drug". Seriously? If that's a drug, so is booze and we should outlaw that. But it's a matter of personal opinion. I still don't think anyone should do it around children. I think people who smoke or drink in front of their kids need their head examined, so smoking pot with kids is a no go. But, to each their own. As long as the person behind me in traffic isn't high as a kite, let them do what they do.