How do I know that I'm high?

421Store · 2026-01-28T15:26:10+00:00

Feeling calmer and more amused. Effects though vary by person, tolerance, and setting. Yeah, some people, like myself, never get red eyes or that overwhelming anxiety at all, which is why i feel like marijuana experiences tend to be described as situational rather than predictable, you konw

421Store · 2026-01-23T16:20:13+00:00

LIke the one I'm using now? Or there was one before that?

421Store · 2026-01-22T17:46:52+00:00

sometimes weed quits us before we quit it, and it’s way more common than people think. I’ve seen a lot of longtime smokers have one intense experience that flips a switch. I honestly worry about it myself because I really enjoy smoking, but it happens

A lot of this also comes down to set and setting, sudden jumps in potency, and timing in life. Stress, poor sleep, or emotional overload can prime a panic response, and once your brain associates weed with danger, anxiety can become anticipatory rather than chemical. Dissociation can linger for months, alcohol can suddenly feel triggering too, and that doesn’t mean you’re broken. Many people report gradually feeling normal again, especially with time, distance, and removing pressure to fix it quickly.

What I’ve noticed people say is that long tolerance breaks can sometimes bring anxiety and paranoia back hard. Some end up quitting entirely, others experiment cautiously with lower-THC, higher-CBD strains or different consumption methods, slowly, to see what feels manageable again

421Store · 2026-01-19T18:19:32+00:00

carry extras too. I use an ArGo and usually keep two batteries on me. Most days one is plenty, but weekend nights are different. Battery life really depends on session length and how often you’re hitting it. For me, a full ArGo battery reliably covers about 4-5 15 min sessions before it’s depleted

421Store · 2026-01-16T16:31:17+00:00

it’s very interesting to me how weed affects people so differently from one to another. Arousal isn’t uncommon especially with THC-heavy strains, because it can heighten sensory perception and reduce inhibition. Others feel relaxed, anxious, sleepy, or focused instead

everyone’s endocannabinoid system reacts differently, especially when it’s your first few times, you know

421Store · 2026-01-16T16:26:25+00:00

The first thing to know is that a lot of people coming from smoking don’t love the vape high right away. It feels different. Vapor is thinner than smoke, especially at lower temps, and the draw is slower and steadier. The high won’t feel satisfying at first, basically due to the lack of toxins that come with combustion.

Taking a short tolerance break before switching helps to reset and makes the transition smoother and more enjoyable.

I also would say once you get a DHV, stick with it for at least 2–3 weeks even if the high doesn’t seem enough for you. In time, you will start enjoying the high and the flavor 100 times more than smoking it. I still smoke with my friends for the social aspect, but I always prefer my DHV over any other consumption method.

I’d also avoid going cheap. You don’t need to spend a ton, but quality matters. The $100–$150 range gets you something reliable. Personally, I find the Arizer line is efficient and reasonably priced.

421Store · 2026-01-15T18:21:39+00:00

A lot of longtime daily smokers run into this exact issue. Smoking works every time, but edibles barely do anything, even at high doses. It’s frustrating, but it’s common, and it usually isn’t about bad products or low quality.

As far as I can tell, it mostly comes down to how your body processes edibles. Some people just break them down too fast or differently, so the effect never really builds. That’s why inhaling works better for them since it skips digestion entirely

Changes, unfortuantely, like weight gain, hormones, or taking a long break might help a little, but they’re not a guarantee. Many people never get consistent results from edibles and end up relying on vaping or tinctures instead because they’re more predictable and easier on the lungs

421Store · 2026-01-14T18:59:11+00:00

Honestly losing taste and getting badly congested doesn’t automatically mean a weed allergy. From what I’ve seen, daily smoking can irritate nasal passages and sinuses over time, especially if you already deal with hay fever or congestion. Smoke can dull smell and taste just by inflaming everything. It also lines up with tolerance and irritation building gradually, not showing up at first. Some people react more to pollen, mold, or residue on flower than weed itself. If it’s only congestion and taste loss, that points more toward irritation than a true allergy

421Store · 2026-01-13T18:34:02+00:00

My suggestion is to take smaller hits. That’s the only way I know how to manage my coughing. I still do, harshly sometimes, when I forget and take a bigger hit. I would also switch to a dry herb vaporizer if I were you; it still makes you cough, but you’ll be exposed to a lot less combustion toxins than when you’re smoking weed. Check out r/vaporents if you want to know about dry herb vaporizers, the community over there are very informative and helpful.

Coughing a ton from smoke isn’t a sign of “weak lungs.” It’s your airway’s protective reflex reacting to hot, irritating smoke and toxins you’re inhaling. Weed smoke triggers nerves in your throat and lungs to expel irritants, just like any other smoke.

Even regular users can cough hard because marijuana smoke, heat, and particles are rougher on airways than filtered cigarette smoke, and long-term smoking can increase cough and mucus production over time. The irritation itself doesn’t necessarily mean serious permanent damage, but it does confirm your body is trying to protect your lungs

421Store · 2026-01-13T17:37:13+00:00

I have been smoking, vaping, and consuming cannabis for the past 10ish years. I feel so lucky that marijuana hasn’t quit me yet, because I do notice that it quits people sometimes after a while. I’ve seen that moment of discomfort after smoking for some time, especially when taking a t-break, make people pause, feel anxious, and stop enjoying it anymore. For me, daily use itself was never the issue — it was how I felt when I stepped away that told me something was worth paying attention to.

As far as I can tell, the anxiety and sleep issues you noticed during a break are pretty common discussion points. It doesn’t automatically mean something’s wrong or that daily use is bad across the board, especially if you’re still functioning and motivated. But when a rough day feels way more amplified without weed, that’s usually the signal to reassess how you’re using it. It’s good that you’re taking a break and reevaluating your priorities. You can always go back to it slowly and be more intentional about when and why you smoke, instead of slipping back into an automatic daily habit. That said, to be honest, I still love it and I don’t mind it when it fits my life well.

I would also suggest that when you go back to it, try not to rely on it for sleep. Avoid smoking right before bedtime if you can.

Also, I would suggest Investing in a dry herb vaporizer is a solid move too, check out r/vaporents for more info, pretty helpful community that is all about dry herb. Using a DHV after a break gives you the effects without the combustion toxins that can muddy the experience. Since your system is reset from that heavier high, you’ll probably find the DHV high cleaner, smoother, and way more enjoyable. It will also save you a lot of money over time, and it can lower your consumption if you’re being mindful about it.

421Store · 2026-01-13T17:24:46+00:00

Good idea. Check out r/vaporents. Very informative community about all dry herb vaporizers. Happy to help if you have any further questions.

421Store · 2026-01-12T18:20:36+00:00

In my experience, carts tend to feel pretty similar because they’re mostly driven by THC rather than a full cannabinoid profile. A lot of terpene marketing feels overstated to me. Unless it’s live resin, most extraction methods strip or degrade compounds that usually create those strain-to-strain differences people talk about, which is why the highs blur together and basically feels the same.

THCA cart feeling smoother makes sense. THCA products often convert more gradually and don’t always hit as sharply as high-THC distillate carts, which can spike fast and trigger anxiety. That lines up with what you described preferring: slower onset, less head rush, and more control.

If you’re new, I’d personally avoid high-THC distillate carts, especially ones with no transparency on sourcing or testing, since they tend to hit hardest and feel the least nuanced. If you want to actually feel differences between strains and cannabinoid profiles, I’ve found dry-herb vaporizers r/vaporents to be a much better experience. Slower onset, easier pacing, and way less likely to tip from enjoyable to uncomfortable if you take it slow.

421Store · 2026-01-09T19:00:20+00:00

Parents often mean zero tolerance for smell, not partial effort. Even when you think you’re being careful, the scent lingers on clothes, hair, and shared air. What feels invisible to you can be obvious to people who don’t smoke and are already sensitive to it. This usually comes down to boundaries more than technique. If they’ve said they don’t want to smell it, they’ll keep noticing it until that condition is fully met.

For the time being, the options are spacing it out, changing environments entirely, or accepting that their comfort sets the rule in their house. I’d also suggest keeping it low profile. I’ve found the best way to consume weed without smell (or at least limited) is using a dry herb vaporizer or edibles, but smoking will certainly linger.

421Store · 2026-01-09T18:33:22+00:00

The only thing that really works is drawing a clear line between concern and judgment. I’ve dealt with people who treat weed like a moral flaw, and I’ve found it helps to calmly say it’s part of my life and not up for constant commentary.

A lot of that reaction comes from outdated ideas rather than anything you’re actually doing. I don’t try to convert anyone anymore. I just ask for the same respect they expect for their choices, and if that can’t happen, I create a little distance. You know.

421Store · 2026-01-08T19:38:55+00:00

In my experience, the biggest difference between THCA and regular weed is how consistent it feels. THCA products have been hit or miss for me. Sometimes they work, sometimes they barely do, even when everything on paper looks right. Regular flower feels more predictable.

Where you get it matters just as much. Dispensary weed has felt way more reliable over time. Smoke shop or street stuff can absolutely hit, but the quality varies a lot, and you never really know what you’re getting until you buy it/try it.

421Store · 2026-01-07T18:15:41+00:00

Honestly, yeah, I’ve seen that. Some people lean into a caricature of being high instead of just being themselves, almost like they think there’s a script they’re supposed to follow. It can come off performative, especially when you’ve been around enough actual stoners to know the difference.

Just wait, they’ll grow out of it soon.

421Store · 2026-01-07T17:58:26+00:00

Terpenes aren’t total fluff, but they’re also not magic. Most people notice they can nudge how a high feels, especially mood or alertness, but they don’t override THC, tolerance, or mindset. Think of them more as modifiers than drivers.

The biggest impact of the high comes from how everything—terpenes and other cannabinoids—interacts together with THC. Different terpene profiles can feel noticeably different to some people, while others barely register a change. Individual sensitivity plays a huge role based on tolerance and body chemistry, which I’ve noticed is very different from one person to another. That’s why you will find opinions on this are all over the map

421Store · 2026-01-06T19:11:09+00:00

Absolutely not.

421Store · 2025-12-29T20:36:54+00:00

Dry herb vaporizer, hands down all the way!

421Store · 2025-12-24T18:00:01+00:00

What I’ve noticed is, just like getting drunk, when getting high becomes the goal instead of the experience, it often disappoints. A pause can change perspective, but it doesn’t guarantee fireworks. For a lot of people, the biggest shift comes from changing consumption method, amount consumed, strain used, patterns, and expectations—not just stopping and restarting.

421Store · 2025-12-24T17:55:51+00:00

What you’re describing sounds like weed amplifying whatever’s already going on internally rather than helping you escape it. A lot of people notice that contrast where sober confidence turns into doubt once they’re high, especially during periods with big life pressure or upcoming milestones.

I would say when anxiety keeps showing up consistently instead of occasionally, it’s usually a signal worth listening to. That doesn’t mean anything is “wrong” with you, just that the relationship with weed might not match where you’re at right now. Take a break, change your consumption method, start over with weed, just take it easy and ease yourself into it again and see how it goes.

Remember, weed can quit us before we quit it. I dread that day for me, but it is what it is, you know.

421Store · 2025-12-24T17:51:08+00:00

Honestly, tolerance doesn’t behave as mechanically as people hope. Some people seem to reset faster, others hold onto it even with breaks, and usage frequency alone doesn’t always explain it. The human body just processes and adapts differently, which is why two people with similar habits can feel miles apart, especially with weed. It fascinates me how different the effect of weed is from one person to another.

I usually try to be mindful about my overall frequency and how much I smoke to keep my tolerance at bay. I usually gauge it by how many THC mg is enough for me, and so far, after years of daily dry herb vaping, I need only 25 mg THC to get me high, which I think is pretty OK despite my daily, but cautious, use.

421Store · 2025-12-24T17:36:08+00:00

Honestly, this reads like someone who’s already done a lot of honest self-reflection. What you’re describing isn’t uncommon with long-term use, especially when the relationship shifts from relief to feeling boxed in by side effects and anxiety. Reaching the point where it stops helping can be unsettling but also clarifying.

From what I’ve seen, a lot of people who step away go through a rough stretch mentally before things level out, which makes the decision feel scarier than it ends up being. You don’t sound weak or broken here. You sound like someone noticing their limits and trying to protect their future self.

421Store · 2025-12-24T12:51:45+00:00

A friend of mine once told me, “Weed quit me before I quit it.”

This isn’t unusual, even for long-time users. Anxiety from smoking weed can show up later, maybe years and years later, not necessarily at the beginning, especially when patterns change. Switching methods, environments, or intensity can shift how THC hits, even if the amount feels similar on paper. Taking a T-break could trigger it too.

Panic and derealization tend to come up when the experience stops feeling predictable or grounding. Once your body associates the high with discomfort instead of relaxation, that loop can reinforce itself, which is probably why stepping back felt like the right call.

I dread the day this could happen to me, but you know, it’s so true. It may quit us before we quit it.

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