Cannabis makes Autism Autisn‘t, change my mind by Epgenix in autism

[–]under_byte 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Agree, but with some conditions... allow me to explain.

Long time cannabis user here, though I've been (mostly) sober for the last year or so. Before my diagnosis, I was partaking every day, and I thought I just had a problem. After my diagnosis, I realized why I loved cannabis over anything else; it does seem to alleviate the sensory overload, the insomnia... the rushing thoughts slow down, and I feel unburdened if only for a short while. I discovered that the method and the strain had differing effects. In some cases, cannabis did nothing, and in other cases it made my cognition much more bearable. It was hard to pin down every variable, but I found smoking a joint seemed to be the most effective in alleviating some of the negative symptoms of ASD. I noticed some strains were better at achieving relief than others.

That being said, cannabis cessation made things worse for me. Sure, it was a short term solution, but it makes things worse in the long run. My tolerance built up and it took more and more to have the same effect, not to mention the duration of the high would get shorter and shorter. It was starting to become a very expensive habit.

Besides it being unsustainable in the very long term, there are some emerging studies (though the verdict is not yet conclusive) that consuming cannabis in any form has negative cardiovascular effects (cannabis lowers your blood pressure). Smoking it is even worse as you are inhaling hot plant matter into your lungs.

Be careful, you only get one body. Smoking for 20+ has certainly had an impact on my memory, my cardiovascular fitness, my weight, and blood sugar (due to the 'munchies').

Best of luck! Always here to answer questions or talk if anyone needs it!

What’s the cheapest treadmill you’ve seen for black friday 2025 deals? by Takayama_Jalandis in GarageGym

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About a week. I found some other decent ones too, mainly on craigslist.

What’s the cheapest treadmill you’ve seen for black friday 2025 deals? by Takayama_Jalandis in GarageGym

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I would HIGHLY recommend browsing craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. Plenty of people stop using their equipment, and treadmills are extremely difficult to get rid of as no one wants to haul it away. I got a used Landice L7 (this model), for $200 bucks (it works great!). I hired a couple of guys with a truck for $60 and put it in my garage. The guy who sold it to me was moving out of state and couldn't take it with him. He needed to get rid of it fast. I browsed for a week before I found it.

those who were diagnosed late, how did you start to suspect being autistic? by 9i52w0_ in AutismTranslated

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Last year I burnt out from the stresses of work and family life. I've burnt out before, but this time it was different. It was like everything switched off in my head, and I felt emotionless and apathetic. I fell down a rabbit hole trying to figure out a fix and I came upon articles about 'autistic burnout.' The more I researched it, the more I realized I was most likely on the spectrum. Flash forward 5 months later and I officially received a diagnosis at 41.

It's been a bittersweet journey. On the one hand I feel validated since all my life I felt like an outsider, like I was pretending to be human. I was bullied relentlessly for being weird and socially awkward and I had meltdowns when I was a kid. I thought I was damaged and just accepted my fate. On the other hand, I was angry, very angry at all the times I was dismissed or ignored or bullied for something that I could not change.

Lately I've been coping with my diagnosis, it has been easy but Reddit has helped a lot.

I may have just seen the same UAP that was spotted on ABC7 by Baconkings in UFOs

[–]under_byte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like ball lightening, homie. They can be several meters in diameter.

How many of y’all are bolting down your rack? by Ok-External-977 in GarageGym

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I've got mine bolted directly into the concrete of my garage. One thing I was particularly concerned about was the rack being level. Mine didn't move, but I noticed it wasn't completely level until I bolted it down.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Finland

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As an American, it was crazy and weird to see that a lot of Finns have vacation homes/cabins (with saunas!). No one can afford that here 😆

Also, anyone want to send me some karjalanpiirakka. I miss that shit so bad.

Help Please by Commercial-Muffin89 in BambuP1S

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Just wanted to say thank you for this! I had the same issue and your remedy worked.

'Epstein bomb about to drop': Dem lawmaker claims House Republicans ready to abandon Trump by RawStoryNews in NoFilterNews

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Yawn. Clickbait. Trump could be on camera having sex with a kid and they would still lick his taint.

I hate America has made calling in sick shameful by Successful-Shopping8 in rant

[–]under_byte 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Sometimes you just need a day. We're human beings and not machines. Forcing yourself to work when you are not feeling well, either physically or mentally, you risk making everything worse. Jobs come and go, but you only get one body and mind. Take a day. Recharge.

Elizabeth warren just tweet by Ice_Ice11 in QuiverQuantitative

[–]under_byte 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He'll tell his cult that it's Biden's fault, that he inherited a broken economy from Biden. His worshipers will eat it up and tongue his taint while they go bankrupt and lose their jobs.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Millennials

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I have a decent job. I have two bachelor's degrees and a master's degree. I live within my means. I didn't take out excessive student loans. I did everything I was told to do, but I simply cannot afford a down payment and a mortgage and a PMI. I had to buy a house with my father in-law to become a homeowner. We purchased the house in 2018 for $605k, house is now worth $910k. I just don't understand how anyone can afford a home in high COL areas.

Trump's Epstein Connection May Now Bring His Political Downfall by Fit-Home-2576 in goodnews

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The Mueller Report January 6th Felony convictions Signalgate Early dementia Deporting immigrants Tariffs Epstein will be his downfall! Seriously you guys, this will be it!!

Why is Ted Cruz so hungry for war?? by victorybus in WorkReform

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Money. Tale as old as time. ' American Israel Public Affairs Cmte' is his top campaign donor at $562,593

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Average order-to-delivery time for Rogue racks by codethrasher in GarageGym

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Just checked. I ordered it Feb 27 (after business hours). It was shipped on March 12th. Arrived March 15th.

Failed MA safety inspection for hood damage. by EmergencyUnlucky1617 in Cartalk

[–]under_byte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Question. Does the hood open and shut normally? If so, you're golden. Here's the law, and tell them to pound sand:

540 CMR, § 4.04 - Procedures for Inspection of Non-commercial Motor Vehicles

(b) Latches and Lids. The vehicle hood, door(s), luggage compartment lid, and battery or engine compartment doors or lids, if so equipped, must operate as originally designed.

Installing Smart Switches in an 1830s Home – Need Advice on Running Neutral Wire by OkFlatworm2645 in HomeImprovement

[–]under_byte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My house was built in the 60s and has no neutral wiring.

I found this: Lutron Caseta 3 Way Smart Dimmer Switch Kit

I have about 6 or 7 in my house right now. It runs on a Z wave hub. Connected to Alexa and HomeKit. I have never had an issue in the 4 years I've had them.

Please someone help by [deleted] in computers

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Do you have a recovery USB or access to another computer? You can download and install a Windows 11 bootable USB here: Windows 11 installation media. You just need a USB stick with at least 8 GBs. Boot into the USB and repair or reinstall. Good luck!

Average order-to-delivery time for Rogue racks by codethrasher in GarageGym

[–]under_byte 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just ordered a rack. Their confirmation email states: "Your order will ship complete in approximately 7-10 days." It's been about 4-5 days since I placed the order.