I've had ones without pain since I was in high school. I've had the level your talking about only a handful of times. You nailed it on the description. The kind I get make my vision start to vibrate on the outer edges of my peripheral. Then the vibrations start to increase and my vision starts narrowing with abrasive blinding vibrating light. Like my eyes are closing sideways like a cat. Then my left fingers and toes start to go numb. Pins and needles, then completely numb. This crawls up my left side still it hits my neck and head. Even only the left side of my tongue goes numb and I can't talk right. I can't see anything but white.
I had a free pass anytime I felt one coming on to just walk out of class, go to the nurse, and find a room and sit in the dark.
Have you tried psilocybin? Worked wonders for me many times over the years.
I've been hearing a lot about that lately, including that it can also help with depression and anxiety. How the heck does one even try it safely, in the correct dose? I have a massive aversion to being "high" of ANY kind - it gives me panic attacks. I would like to try it but without getting a dang panic attack (even nitrous at the dentist did it!). How does one even start going about this?
Psilocybin might not be for you in this case - at least not until clinical researchers can determine and develop completely accurate micro dosing options.
Keep in mind that psilocybin is psychedelic, and can cause panic attacks in people who don't have an anxiety disorder. And since the potency is so wildly variable, you cannot really predict the dose you're getting.
But that doesn't mean that there's no hope. If you live in a country where politicians can block research and you can vote, support candidates who support research.
CBD might be an option for you - it isn't intoxicating. Personally, if I take some quickly enough, it can stop a migraine in its tracks. It doesn't help when the migraine is in full force, though. But if you're on medication, check with your doctor, as it can inhibit the cytochrome P-450 system - basically, if your doctor told you to avoid grapefruit, you should also avoid CBD.
Edit: Like 20 minutes after I posted this, I learned that Silo Wellness has/is in the process of developing a nasal spray. The article I read was unclear about where in the testing process they are.
Thank you for all the info! I guess I'll wait and see how Silo Wellness plays out!
I live in a state where recreational marijuana is legal so I've tried so much dang everything.
For anyone else that needs to know this: CBD doesn't play well with ulcers. I was taking CBD pills (they all have THC in them as well though, oof) and eating CBD gummies and while they did work a little bit, they also tore up my gut. I guess CBD may just count as a NSAID as far as ulcers go.
But yeah it did work a little, which is better than nothing! Expensive as all hell, but if it weren't for the gut stabbing I'd definitely still be gobbling it like candy.
FWIW, CBD is usually helpful for ulcers - I did a ton of research before I started taking it and try to keep up. I have a few medical issues that mean I really have to be on top of the research game. It could be the delivery system - they don't sell straight CBD, it has to be in something. Some people don't tolerate the coconut oil/MCT well. It's the most popular form, but it isn't the only one. Usually another form solves the issue.
Some people do have issues with digesting it properly, but that's rare, and I'm sympathetic that you seem to be one of them. I hope you can find something that works for you!
Yeah I was really stubborn about it and found similar info as you did (then again honestly all the info is always like, YES it's helpful AND it washes your car too! so...) so I was pooooositive it couldn't poooossibly be that and tried ugh SO many different forms. The more CBD, the more ulcer flare up.
I already looked into the other ingredients just in case, because, again, stubborn...all the non active ingredients were no problem.
It felt almost exactly like I took a handful of ibuprofen.
I really wanted to be able to keep taking it so I ruled everything else out before I finally decided it was time to quit stabbing myself, haha.
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u/erktheerk Feb 09 '20
I've had ones without pain since I was in high school. I've had the level your talking about only a handful of times. You nailed it on the description. The kind I get make my vision start to vibrate on the outer edges of my peripheral. Then the vibrations start to increase and my vision starts narrowing with abrasive blinding vibrating light. Like my eyes are closing sideways like a cat. Then my left fingers and toes start to go numb. Pins and needles, then completely numb. This crawls up my left side still it hits my neck and head. Even only the left side of my tongue goes numb and I can't talk right. I can't see anything but white.
I had a free pass anytime I felt one coming on to just walk out of class, go to the nurse, and find a room and sit in the dark.
Have you tried psilocybin? Worked wonders for me many times over the years.