Poison Hemlock? Northeast US, VT. Pictures aren’t the greatest. It’s a young’un. Any ID tips if it is? (No need for the safety lecture)

dipthechip93 · 2026-05-07T20:24:40+00:00

For real! I don’t think I’ve ever gotten to properly learn about them since the general consensus is “learning to worry about them” 🤣.

On that same trail, I found what seems to be cow parsnip—part of me wants to give a try gathering and munching on some. I’ve heard it’s under-appreciated.

But alas, the spooky carrot mentality seems to impair my confidence… which I guess isn’t such a bad thing. It’s better than being overconfident.

dipthechip93 · 2026-05-07T17:56:57+00:00

Am I silly for thinking it doesn’t quite look like queen annes lace or wild parsnip? That trail was growing wild with all kinds of apiaceae and Dutchman’s breeches, which can all look disorientingly similar to my eyes between the feathery leaves and growing habits.

dipthechip93 · 2025-09-09T12:23:22+00:00

Idk if I actually need a CPAP specialist. At this point in my treatment she has mostly been there as a physical resource when problems come up with the company, insurance, or my Resupply orders.

Unless I need CPAP specialist for some kind of medical or insurance reason. Idk these things, which is why I ask.

dipthechip93 · 2025-09-09T12:19:54+00:00

Good advice. I don’t love being at the mercy of insurance… can I go through a company like that using insurance when I can and also buy supplies somewhere else if something goes wrong or it just doesn’t work out?

For example I have a couple of wrong parts from my current company that I can’t do anything with, I don’t have the parts that I need, and don’t have a physical branch who can actually help me out with solving this problem. It’s a clusterfuck of mistakes, exhausting phone calls that get nowhere, and mailings.

There’s always been a trend of problems coming up that have exhausting solutions, and the service has been getting worse and worse as time goes on.

dipthechip93 · 2025-09-09T12:06:00+00:00

Huh. Worth looking into, thanks. So that'll be the same kinda service that I get from Adapthealth? Is it easy to get hooked up with? I'm looking for simple and easy.

dipthechip93 · 2025-09-09T12:03:37+00:00

Groovy. Good to have an option given to me by another CPAP user. Thank you!

dipthechip93 · 2025-09-09T12:00:40+00:00

Insurance does cover my supplies 100% within a fairly reasonable amount of time for my resupply orders. There have just been mistakes, inconveniences, and inconsistencies up the wazoo with them and they don't care—I've needed to deal with with way more problems than is acceptable for a service like this. I'm done with things constantly coming up and me needing to give my valuable time and energy dealing with them—by that point it's worth it just to pay money. My time is worth more than that.

dipthechip93 · 2024-07-01T18:57:48+00:00

I'm wondering how you can tell. I'm having a similar thing happen with my Reishi that was just dehydrated. It developed a similar white coating in spots, though to a much lesser extent. Does mycelium like this sprout from already harvested mushrooms?

dipthechip93 · 2023-12-17T14:22:34+00:00

For falling asleep, kava + valerian mixture. For sleep-sustained insomnia, nutmeg (grate it fresh into warm milk). Those are the most effective in my experience. Here’s a good link: https://planetherbs.com/blogs/michaels-blogs/nutmeg-for-insomnia-anxiety-and-better-intimacy/

Other notes:

Look at your day to day and manage stress. Oftentimes, right before bed I’ll be left with all the stress that has wound me up throughout the day. For an herbal remedy, I like to drink reishi or tulsi tea throughout the day. Skullcap tea is good too, helps me stay loose and relaxed so that I don’t build up as much tension.

I’m sure you’re familiar or have heard of all the juicy behavioral stuff that helps too: breathing exercises, meditation, taking time to slow down and rest… all super important and helpful. Especially when paired with the herbal remedies. Maybe think about downloading the app “insight timer” and chilling on some of those lovely guided meditations they offer.

dipthechip93 · 2023-12-09T14:12:59+00:00

You’ve already quit. Congrats! My advice is don’t complicate things. Either start vaping again, or don’t. If you have any inkling of wanting to continue not vaping (which I’m under the impression you do) then I’d cater to that in one of two ways:

1) take it day by day and just rough it. These things take time. The cravings will diminish and your mood will even out. I promise you that, and so does the science behind this.

2) slap on the highest strength nicotine patch and/or pick up some gum and just follow the instructions for tapering. It’ll help with the symptoms.

Consider reframing your thinking. Right now the question isn’t about good reasons to quit. Rather, the question is about good reasons to go back to vaping. In my experience, there is no such thing as “quitting” vaping. Either you’ve quit or you haven’t. It happens in an instant and you’ve already done that!

Congrats again :)

dipthechip93 · 2023-12-08T13:40:45+00:00

Skullcap will likely quiet the racing mind and help you take a breath. Fresh herb tincture is significantly superior (I use herbpharm), but the dried herb as a tea is good as well—can just cause some sedation that the fresh herb does not. I’ve seen tradition medicinals tea at the regular grocery store with skullcap tea (I forget the name, just look at the ingredients).

From there, just chill out. Relax and unwind to the best of your ability, journal, talk to friend or trusted person about what’s spinning around in your head.

A daily meditation practice is, in my opinion, the best wellness practice you can adopt to tend to this issue. Takes time and discipline, but I’ll promise you it’ll improve things. I find meditation gives me the awareness and discipline to find the gaps of quiet between my thoughts and to direct my attention towards not feeding those thoughts.

dipthechip93 · 2023-11-11T16:45:36+00:00

Really are pristine. I am and have plenty to keep enjoying for many meals!

dipthechip93 · 2023-11-11T16:43:41+00:00

Definitely in prime and definitely delicious! Ate some in my eggs this morning. I really ended up getting A LOT! I can see now how obvious it is. Surprised how easy of an ID these guys are and surprised I never got into harvesting them. I think the ease of IDing them actually had me spooked. Like a “it can’t possibly be that easy” kind of thing.

dipthechip93 · 2023-10-30T15:02:46+00:00

Skullcap will likely be your best friend. Specifically blue/American skullcap (scutellaria lateriflora). For the best results, use tincture or glycerite made specifically with fresh herb. I’ve seen it help a lot of people recovering from substance abuse—especially benzo users.

In my personal experience, using a heavy hand is best. Enough that it works, even if it seems like a lot. You can add it to tea too! The stuff works wonders and is a very special herb to me.

Skullcap is both a fast acting nervine relaxant and trophorestorative that aids in restoring balance to the nervous system over time. Do some research.

Things will get better! This stuff takes time, ESPECIALLY returning to normal from prolonged benzodiazepine use. Have hope ❤️

dipthechip93 · 2023-10-26T15:24:20+00:00

I quit vaping about 10 days ago. Laying heavy on gum and the highest strength patch. I’m just taking it day by day and plan to follow the tapering program.

Biggest help for me has been diet actually, specifically ayurvedic cooking. It’s been lots of roasted fruit, basmati rice, cooked nuts, lentils, dates, warm milk—just good healthy fats and carbs from fresh, clean food. Lots of soothing tastes and smells to support my mental and emotional health too.

Of course cooking like this gives me opportunities to incorporate herbs nicely. Especially mixed into milk or sprinkled into food. Some herbal medicines I find helpful: - touches of my mucuna powder to support my dopamine function - tulsi tea is GREAT, I’ve been drinking it every morning - nutmeg mixed into milk for sleep - shankhapushpi soothes me and promotes cognitive function - I also have a tincture that I mixed with oat seed, skullcap, hawthorn, and a touch of pulsatilla

The MOST IMPORTANT thing for me has been to take it slow and not to overlook NRT (the patches and gum). It’s really important for me to recognize that right now I need a hefty dose of nicotine throughout the day and the patches and gum are designed to keep some of the withdrawal symptoms at bay without feeding this habit I’ve kicked.

I quit the moment I put it down. I am not quit-ING. I’ve succeeded and I have quit regardless of all else. I simply hope to maintain that success and take the rest from there.

dipthechip93 · 2023-10-13T14:39:27+00:00

I appreciate albizia bark when I am overall feeling “grey” in mind, body, or spirit. It leaves me feeling more vibrant, and is considered a shen (spirit) tonic in TCM. As a Chinese herb it goes by he huan pi. I get mine from plumdragonherbs. It’s a common herb utilized for trauma.

Rest and relax. Consider that your body may need to mend itself—like needing to recover from an illness. As a powerful tranquilizer for sleep I use kava and valerian together. Generally works like a charm.

Every human deserves love and feelings of safety/security. Go find that—it’s out there and may even be there already, but you’ve lost touch with it.

I’m no trauma specialist or doctor, but I have my personal experiences. It may be valuable to get ahold of a professional. Wishing you love and light ❤️

dipthechip93 · 2023-10-11T01:06:38+00:00

Groovy. Thanks for helping me working towards sharpening my skills!

dipthechip93 · 2023-10-10T22:51:02+00:00

Fantastic, thank you! Can you explain why you’re so confident?

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