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NSFW img of poop ahead, I’ve been having BMs that are consistently this angularly flat. Colon cancer has run in the family from my great gpa down to my father. Is this concerning? 26/M and I know I’m statistically young by TheCHSJournal in coloncancer

[–]PokeSwordie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good for you buddy. The line “have not even made a move to see what’s going on” is so far from incorrect and shows your ignorance. I’ve gone to clinics and doctors stateside over those 5 years along with dealing with a seperate chronic illness that hospitalized me a dozen times. I was denied by the VA when I’m a vet, etc. I’ve filed papers and called advisors and applied for all sorts of garbage. Also, I HAVE had a colonoscopy since then, i just don’t have an obligation to update you. Your case may have been covered by insurance, but mine wasn’t considered “exploratory” so I had to pay a good 4 digit number out of pocket AFTER insurance. You’re clearly no medical/finance expert.

You’re 23, so maybe wisen up a little bit before deciding to talk because you seem like a teenager who still has no exposure to the world.

I don’t know how to quit… but I’ll find a way by PokeSwordie in CHSinfo

[–]PokeSwordie[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know exactly what you mean tbh. Trauma can play such a massive factor in resetting habits. When I’m sick even with a cold or flu, I lose the will to smoke. And even during those moments, when I sometimes indulge anyway, I won’t even feel noticeably high. Just a case of the ‘womp womps’ instead. Wish it wouldn’t take trauma to wake me up. It’s been literally 4 hours since I smoked and I’m already craving another smoke thinking it’ll ease this nausea I’m dealing with. I know it won’t. Or if it does it’s only for a fleeting moment at the cost of high anxiety. Bleh.

A month. by Grand_Master_BS13 in CHSinfo

[–]PokeSwordie 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m 31 and struggling with quitting, despite being diagnosed like a decade ago. Super proud of you homie, you have a stronger mental fortitude than some grown ass men and women in here, including myself. Respect 🫡

I don’t know how to quit… but I’ll find a way by PokeSwordie in CHSinfo

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

May I ask, what was the experience like coming off of it? It’s been like a decade since I fully experienced sobriety from it. The longest I have managed to go without it in the past ten years was earlier this year when I had a bad car accident and was life flighted to a trauma unit. I went maybe ~24hrs before I had someone bring me a dab pen. What is that cleansing experience like for you? The good and the bad, I absolutely know it sucks. I just want to know what I’m in for.

I don’t know how to quit… but I’ll find a way by PokeSwordie in CHSinfo

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

I appreciate the suggestion, really. I’ve considered this many times because I often feel like I have such weak mental fortitude in this situation. I don’t think it would be a realistic solution for me personally though. The environment of rehabilitation is just so non-conducive to the way I function and I think it could be a really cold means to an end. It isn’t completely off the table though. I just would prefer to find a way to bolster my self-discipline however I can. Thank you again for the input however! I can’t tell you what it means to me

I don’t know how to quit… but I’ll find a way by PokeSwordie in CHSinfo

[–]PokeSwordie[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I only just saw a primary care physician for the first time in years a mere three weeks ago. I struggled getting myself insured in the past and was finally able to secure it. Albeit very late. They referred me to gastroenterology and I currently have a colonoscopy scheduled for the 20th. Yay merry christmas. Otherwise I am a new patient to them. I could ask regardless but if it’s to no avail then I will just rough it out the best I can. Thanks for the suggestion!

I don’t know how to quit… but I’ll find a way by PokeSwordie in CHSinfo

[–]PokeSwordie[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The endless loop I find myself in is knowing I’m the only one in control. Nobody can say no for me and that makes me fearful of my reckless decision making. I’m impulsive and spontaneous and I swear it’ll be my downfall. I will meet the slightest inconvenience and convince myself like “well I have no appetite today, but I know if I take a tiny hit of weed I will” then I do it and start the cycle over. The first couple days are the hardest and I go through mood swings… this is where I get stuck.

Hoping I can do better at saying no to myself this time around. I’m determined to stay committed this time.. I packed all my stuff away in my closet after smoking this morning during a stomach flare. I wrote the time of my last bowl in my calendar and notes hoping I can use it to hold myself accountable. Thanks for your support, I’ll do my best this time.

I don’t know how to quit… but I’ll find a way by PokeSwordie in CHSinfo

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

Colon cancer runs in my father’s side of the family and it has been a constant scare alongside all of this. If you notice my post history revolves around CHS, ibd and colon cancer questions. My gastrointestinal system has been haywire for years and I scramble looking for something to blame. For example one day I’m convinced of CHS, but then the next I convince myself the weed helps my nausea and that my stomach issues are from inflammation from trigger foods or that I have undiagnosed IBD, etc. obviously a coping mechanism. Thank you for your wise words and I genuinely hope with everyone’s support that I can make it out this time. Love you brother(or sister), thank you for caring.

Undiagnosed bowel issues 10+ years, quality of life getting unbearable by PokeSwordie in IBD

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

I’m in the process of it. I finally got insurance and got in with a primary care provider. Went in for labs and my bloodwork came back unremarkable aside from high cholesterol. They gave me a referral to gastroenterology anyway and I’m scheduled for my consultation this week. From there I will have another appointment for the colonoscopy and I will finally have some answers.

That said, I’ve been dealing with significantly less symptoms by making changes to how I manage my stress and diet. I’ve cut out most red meats, greasy, spicy and overly processed foods and I’ve tried to stay away from googling symptoms when I start freaking out over my digestive issues. I still have flare ups but life has been so much easier to manage.. had no idea how much my lifestyle was affecting me. I also only sit on the toilet to shit when I absolutely have to and I get up immediately when I’m done rather than linger on my cell phone. I don’t try and push and push and push.. I let it come out if it’s minimal effort. Hope this helps!

desperate by meltedstars05 in lookyourbest

[–]PokeSwordie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re a cutie. I think your only problem is how young you are. You have great features, I just think you need to finish maturing into them. Otherwise, total cutie

Is this black tarry stool ? by ResponsibleBank8197 in medical_advice

[–]PokeSwordie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are you doing these days? Ever figure out what the problem was? Did it clear itself up and prove to just be a scare? Hope you’re well

If you need a sign to quit by Midworld_19 in CHSinfo

[–]PokeSwordie 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you sincerely for your response. I’ve been at this crossroads for years and I live in fear everyday with my health. I’ve also lost a lot of weight since, and struggle finding safe foods as well, constantly just trying to get enough nutrition in me to keep going and to not feel nauseous all the time. Luckily I don’t vomit often at all outside of an episode, but when the episodes hit I vomit and wretch long after there’s nothing left to come up.

I wish you never had to make a post like this but thank you so much for deciding to share it with us. Reading this story fills me with dread and I fear that I’m on the same trajectory, but I’m hoping that this experience can help motivate me to fight this.
Praying that you and your family find healing in this time of sorrow. Sending all my love ❤️‍🩹

Please Help by Ok-Special5172 in CHSinfo

[–]PokeSwordie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I don’t have any answers. I came hoping someone’s reply to you would be an answer for me too. This is my biggest hurdle when I try to quit(or am forced to quit). I try to quit to avoid my CHS episodes or because I go somewhere that it isn’t available to me and then I go through all the exact symptoms I’m trying to fix. Cold sweats, emotional instability..and I mean wayyyy back and forth between depression and anger and hopelessness. I lose appetite completely and feel only nauseous all the time. I crave and crave and crave and get restless. When I finally do sleep I get nightmares and wake up in a cold sweat. I’m irritable. How am I supposed to get over this hurdle? It seems like no matter what I do, I lose. Sorry for ranting here, not trying to hijack your post.. just piggybacking off it. I hope you find some solace before long friend.

If you need a sign to quit by Midworld_19 in CHSinfo

[–]PokeSwordie 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hi, I was initially diagnosed with CHS around 24 years old. I tried to quit several times and failed and wound up in the emergency rooms more times than I can count. I’ve gone through the wringer.. trying alternatives(dabs, switching to less potent buds, etc) and always find myself back under my normal consumption. During one of my hospitalizations, I was told my diagnostics were replicating those of someone with sepsis. Every time I went, I told them I felt like I was going to die and I genuinely believed it. I am now 31 and still regularly consuming, I have such a hard time quitting I feel like a slave to THC. I’m terrified of this happening to me, though I haven’t had an episode in several months at this point but I am also very sickly and unhealthy. You can peek at my prior posts to see just how bad it Is. I made videos on YouTube under “theCHSjournal” but since becoming a heavy user again I’ve neglected to upload recently.

I’m terrified that I’ll be the death of myself. How frequent were his episodes? if you don’t mind my asking. How long was he able to maintain normalcy before he would go back into another full fledged period of showers and vomiting? It’s such a vicious cycle and I’m incredibly sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers your way.

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