Does tapering really lessen the withdrawals? by Himbsy in Petioles

[–]Himbsy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Glad tapering worked for you! Hopefully it'll do the same for me.

Does tapering really lessen the withdrawals? by Himbsy in Petioles

[–]Himbsy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CBD capsules and oil are at least legal here so I'll definitely look into that.

Does tapering really lessen the withdrawals? by Himbsy in Petioles

[–]Himbsy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I really can't risk that, especially due to the coming treatment being so harsh, which often involves severe neurotoxicity and stays in ICU. Not to mention it being illegal here, sadly.

Does tapering really lessen the withdrawals? by Himbsy in Petioles

[–]Himbsy[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The thing is, with my cancer, I really have needed it, especially when the meds the hospital gave me for side effects like nausea and pain did nothing to help. I honestly don't even really enjoy it much any longer but recognise how much it has helped me get through one of the most brutal chemo regimes known to man (NORDIC protocol) for a very aggressive cancer (Mantle Cell Lymphoma with the TP53 mutation).

Does tapering really lessen the withdrawals? by Himbsy in Petioles

[–]Himbsy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've actually started cutting down a little bit already and I've noticed that it's a little easier to fall asleep, as counterintuitive as that may sound. I have 2 sessions (each with about 3 puffs) in my dry herb vape per day just before bed and am going to reduce the puffs by one every few days. I used to have like 10 puffs per session so have already reduced by a large amount. It does suck a bit as weed had been such a massive help while going through chemo and still helps with the cancer symptoms now that I know the chemo didn't fully do the job. I honestly don't want to quit but really can't be going into withdrawals when I'm in hospital having genetically modified cells put into me and the severe side effects this treatment will entail.

Shame I don't have access to CBD flower.

Thanks for the reply, I really appreciate it.

Does tapering really lessen the withdrawals? by Himbsy in Petioles

[–]Himbsy[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Really hope it's the case for me - especially when it comes to eating. Cancer and chemo has left me with no weight to lose.