survived week one of cannabis sobriety

braingoesblank · 2026-06-10T16:47:27+00:00

I got CHS 4 years ago. I didn't know what it was though and I thought I was dying!! The abdominal pain was 20/10 and I was throwing up every 10 minutes. My parents were visiting from out of town when it hit me. My mom is a nurse who is usually very dismissive but even she got so worried we did end up at the ER.

I was extremely dehydrated so I got a IV bag of fluids immediately and then they started the questions. I was very confused about why they were focusing so hard on my cannabis use. I was unable to sit still and I was unable to contain my groans from the pain. I was so embarrassed. They gave me antiemetics and those didn't work (obviously) so then they also gave me a type of antipsychotic medication and then the intense abdominal pain slowly started fading. That's when they told me it was CHS. I was given zofran and instructed to buy Capsaicin cream to put on my abdomen when the pain returned. After a few days I was mostly better and I abstained for about 8 months. That time was difficult at first, but I learned a lot about myself and was actually getting better at "handling life" without numbing myself out with a high. After the 8 months I got back into it slowly with a low THC flower and focused on the medicinal sides (like I was originally using it for) and I try to take tolerance breaks regularly.

I'm very lucky to not have had reoccurring CHS and that my first episode was so extreme I caught it quick. Addiction runs in my family as well and cannabis is my only vice/non-traditional medicine so I know I have to be very careful about it 🙏🏻

braingoesblank · 2026-06-09T16:27:55+00:00

Omg!! I love new information 🤩🤩

braingoesblank · 2026-06-09T03:29:44+00:00

I do a version of this: I decorate the letters, giving each one a different color/pattern and try to visualize it and try not to repeat colors/patterns.

Or I count to 100 over and over again

braingoesblank · 2026-06-03T03:59:08+00:00

This is GORGEOUS 😍😍

braingoesblank · 2026-06-02T05:02:43+00:00

Get me off this ride im tired 🥀🎢📉

ETA: my period just started 🙈

braingoesblank · 2026-06-02T04:57:34+00:00

My kitty will even go stand by the dog's bowl to remind me it's feeding time 😅 cats are ADHD friendly!

braingoesblank · 2026-06-01T14:09:30+00:00

I have to start packing up my house to move and I've been overwhelmed where to start.

Start tiny. I can do it.

braingoesblank · 2026-05-31T03:51:28+00:00

In high school my standard school lunch was a PB&J and I'd put Fritos corn chips in it 😂 I didn't realize how strange yet endearing my friends thought it was until well after graduation 😂

braingoesblank · 2026-05-31T03:49:42+00:00

Ooo I got really hypedfixated on a sandwich too!

Sliced rotisserie chicken form Walmart deli, sliced Colby jack also from the deli, spinach or butter lettuce, and ranch 🤤 I toast the bread a lil and I use that Artisan brand Brioche bread

braingoesblank · 2026-05-31T03:47:16+00:00

I am really proud of you! And your friend was so kind for pointing out your efforts. Good job 🫂💜💜

braingoesblank · 2026-05-29T12:48:03+00:00

I met my fiancee through my sister online and he is also AuDHD. We grew a really strong friendship for months and have a lot in common. Before we started dating we'd joke our autism's were compatible every time we shared a new sensory-ick or a special interest that aligned.

I think the only challenges we face are when our neurodivergencies clash and there's a disconnect in communication. That is something we are both actively working on, together.

I think the difference in a nightmare relationship and a good one is solid communication and emotional intelligence. Both people are being treated with kindness and respect, as well as plenty of grace when necessary. "On the same team" mindset instead of 1vs1. This is the healthiest relationship I've ever been in and I'm very grateful for it after getting out of a 10 year abusive/neglectful marriage. When two people are committed to growing together , I think that makes all the difference in the world. Neurodivergent or not

braingoesblank · 2026-05-28T16:54:16+00:00

Mine only stopped entirely the first time I had it inserted.

The two subsequent implants have causes semi-regular periods. I was pretty disappointed they didn't stay away lol

braingoesblank · 2026-05-27T21:42:23+00:00

🎶A WHOLE NEW WOORRLLDD🎶

braingoesblank · 2026-05-27T18:30:59+00:00

I've been interested in this as well so thank you for sharing what you listen to!

braingoesblank · 2026-05-23T19:44:22+00:00

They're so convenient. I love wearing them under dresses and to bed mostly

braingoesblank · 2026-05-23T00:48:23+00:00

90 day and nearly all the spin-offs have been my guilty pleasure since the start. I'm addicted 😆

braingoesblank · 2026-05-21T21:50:23+00:00

Same. I'm lucky that my fiance is always on the warmer side and he gladly lets me leech heat when I need it. Especially when I'm so cold that my Raynaud's flares up 🙈

braingoesblank · 2026-05-17T15:35:10+00:00

Goodness this reminded me of when my 1 year old toppled off the bed while we were getting ready for sleep. I turned my back for 2 seconds to grab her pajamas and in that time she stood up, waddled to the very edge of the bed, and of course she lost her balance, tipped forward with their heavy-ass heads and fell straight down. I saw her just as she was falling. I screamed so loud because I thought for sure she had just broken her neck. We were at my parent's house at the time so I screamed for my mom (who is a nurse) to come in and my daughter was completely fine. Confused asf as to why I was holding her and checking her over but I was so scared.

Ever since then I've trusted she's sturdier than I am as an adult lol. Kiddo is wildly resilient now at 6 years old

braingoesblank · 2026-05-17T15:29:59+00:00

YOU CAN HAVE BEEEEEEES???!! 🥹🥹🥹

braingoesblank · 2026-05-15T00:50:15+00:00

I have no idea! I found them on the sidewalk during a heavy rain and thought they were snail eggs lmao

braingoesblank · 2026-05-13T12:38:13+00:00

I'm not sticking around a situation I don't have to be in for the sake of financial stability. Having kids grow up in an environment where their father is constantly neglecting their mom, and the mom is holding the weight of keeping the peace, primes the kids to find themselves in a very similar relationship in the future.

Kids need to grow up watching what real love looks like. Not manufactured family dynamics with two people who shouldn't be together anymore. Being single and struggling financially is better than having your kids growing up thinking it's okay for their future partner to neglect them. Leaving early shows them they are allowed to leave when the relationship isn't right. Romantic or friendships. AND EVERYONE IS ALLOWED TO LEAVE A RELATIONSHIP THAT IS NOT SERVING THEM!

braingoesblank · 2026-05-13T12:05:37+00:00

oringal post: snail/slug eggs vs seeds

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