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I get a lot of sass from my buddies when we're hanging out and they're passing a joint while I pass and prefer my Δ8 vape (or gummies).

I used to be right there with them, often bogarting the hell out of it, but ever since I officially became old, I just don't enjoy getting "stupid" high anymore; I'm such a lightweight these days I can't even just take a small puff without it being more than I want. I'd much rather have a light head change and still be mostly clear headed.

I'm not a square, just old and happy with my less intense buzz :)

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[–] over_clox 7 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I'm actually with you on that one 👍

Confused though, am I supposed to upvote or downvote this post? Meh, too lazy to do either. Smoke whatever you want, or don't, all cool with me.

[–] Astronaut_M_Dexter 1 points 7 months ago

Hell yeah 💯 (and I dunno on the votes lol)

[–] YarHarSuperstar 2 points 6 months ago

Personally I used to enjoy a dab of d8 more than I would enjoy smoking weed, but since I've had access to cheap d9 concentrates I haven't really gone back to d8 at all. I like that d8 doesn't come with as many side effects like tingles in various parts of my body and anxiety in general. But I prefer the experience of d9 concentrates much more and I've come to appreciate flower more as well. I don't understand all the hate Delta 8 gets at all because it's hemp derived and extremely similar to "regular" THC and most people I think just misunderstand it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

That's understandable. I prefer vaping over a joint though simply due to the fact that it uses lower temperatures and so you get more of the THC.

[–] Astronaut_M_Dexter 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Yeah, I used to do the dry herb vapes. They were nice, but cleaning them was a chore. Never could afford a Volcano when I was still a regular smoker, but I inherited a dry herb pen vape from a buddy who upgraded. 10/10 would recommend (despite the cleaning required)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Definitely the first person I've personally seen say that, that's a long term weed user. I don't doubt there's plenty that would agree with you, I just haven't run into them.

I tried some cbd oil the my arthritis and such, and it worked okay without any weirdness (I can't smoke weed, it majorly screws me up in a bad way), so I've been thinking about trying D8 to see if it can add to the pain relief factor without messing with me. I'm just gunshy lol. A two hour descent into hell is not something I enjoy, and if the D8 hits me the same as regular weed does, I'd not be happy.

[–] Astronaut_M_Dexter 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

It definitely does hit you the same as regular delta-9 THC does, just not as strong/intense and doesn't last as long. For me, that's the draw. For my regular weed-smoking friends, it's a common complaint.

If you do decide to try it for pain relief, I'll warn you the distillate vapes are pretty harsh, so do little puffs. I like the gummies, myself, but they hit harder than the vapes (as with most THC edibles) and have to cut them into quarters to not get stupid high.

I have terrible knees that ache constantly, and these do help (though so did CBD, just without the head change I also wanted).

Please don't take this as medical advice, lol, just my own experience.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Hey I appreciate the tips, thank you!

[–] shyguyblue 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, same. I just don't have the time to carve out multiple hours getting high. With ∆8, I can take a hit before getting in the shower, and I'm basically sober when I head off to work.

[–] Astronaut_M_Dexter 1 points 7 months ago

yeah it's really easy to regulate or even micro-dose with the little d8 pens. Prob one of my favorite things about them. The gummies, though, will still get you plenty dumb. I usually cut them into quarters (they're fairly big) and that's about where I want to be.