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HandofDoom · 08-27-2006, 09:50 AM

Hey guys and gals,

I stopped smoking marijuana about 25 days ago. I had to stop because of a drug test, and i figured why not? Tolerance breaker.

I really can't sleep that well, at all. I was so used to being completely wrecked, and just crashing. Well when i tried to sleep, it was like i was completely awake, and it was impossible. It got better, slowly, and with the help of beer and other alcoholic beverages, its somewhat better. I do sleep, but its not as heavy, and not as long.

Anyway, the reason i started this whole post, is because i noticed something very odd. When i went to bed completely stoned, or coming down, it was more like a coma than anything. I didnt toss and turn, i didnt get up at random hours, and most of all, i didnt dream. No dreams, no nightmares, nothing.

But ever since i've been clean, i've had vivid dreams almost every night. And i never really noticed the fact that i didnt dream before, until all these random crazy dreams started popping up. I find it extremely odd, and was wondering if anyone else had this same 'problem'?

Comments are definatly appreciated, i'd like to solve this little mystery

HANDOFDOOM

MTF-Sandman · 08-27-2006, 11:13 AM

It was just the short term memory loss that kept you from remembering your dreams :wink:

I actually have the opposite story...was clean for 6 months and never remembered any dreams...started smoking again a while back and voila - I'm remembering the dreams again...really don't have any idea why either.

NG2k · 08-27-2006, 12:00 PM

no im with u handofdoom, when i smoke i never dream. people say its that you dont remember the dreams, but i read its actually that u dont dream, something to do with a side effect THC has on your brain.

i do find however that alcohol does the opposite and i have really vivid "in your face" dreams so maybe thats what u are experiencing now.

Peace

HandofDoom · 08-27-2006, 12:10 PM

alcohol and spicy food apparently make you have sex dreams, so i've heard.. but its nothing like that. Its just i'm dreaming again, and its weird. To be honest, i kinda liked it better when i DIDN'T dream ... i don't really know how to explain my reasoning. Maybe i like the fact that when i'm conscious, i am in control of my thoughts, and when i'm asleep and dreaming, i have no control whatsoever. So when i was smoking, i was in control of my thoughts at all times.

Thanks for your replies, if anyone else has anything to say, let's hear it, this is very intriguing!

HANDOFDOOM

Moppel · 08-27-2006, 02:26 PM

i have the noticed that also. but we stoners can dream at daytime also....

jaykush · 08-27-2006, 08:24 PM

really thats odd, when i drink i have NONE, just knocked the F&%# out. when stoned i have the craziest dreams ever. so intense and vivid i love em!

just looked up sandman good stuff! gotta love them dreams.

Verite · 08-27-2006, 10:54 PM

Its pretty common for tokers to just 'blink out' their dreams. The dreams still happen and all but your ability to recall them is impaired. It happens to me every time I curb my intake.

The only strain I found that doesnt impair the recall ability and produces some really whacked nightime dreams is C99.

HandofDoom · 08-28-2006, 05:40 AM

wow that's weird, i wonder if there are certain strains that are good for dreaming. I find it odd that marijuana would suppress dreams, especially since it's considered a mild hallucinogen.

HANDOFDOOM

TBug · 08-28-2006, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by HandofDoom

wow that's weird, i wonder if there are certain strains that are good for dreaming. I find it odd that marijuana would suppress dreams, especially since it's considered a mild hallucinogen.

HANDOFDOOM

high hand! it doesnt surrpress whats experienced just rememdered.

08-28-2006, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by HandofDoom

Hey guys and gals,

I stopped smoking marijuana about 25 days ago. I had to stop because of a drug test, and i figured why not? Tolerance breaker.

I really can't sleep that well, at all. I was so used to being completely wrecked, and just crashing. Well when i tried to sleep, it was like i was completely awake, and it was impossible. It got better, slowly, and with the help of beer and other alcoholic beverages, its somewhat better. I do sleep, but its not as heavy, and not as long.

Anyway, the reason i started this whole post, is because i noticed something very odd. When i went to bed completely stoned, or coming down, it was more like a coma than anything. I didnt toss and turn, i didnt get up at random hours, and most of all, i didnt dream. No dreams, no nightmares, nothing.

But ever since i've been clean, i've had vivid dreams almost every night. And i never really noticed the fact that i didnt dream before, until all these random crazy dreams started popping up. I find it extremely odd, and was wondering if anyone else had this same 'problem'?

Comments are definatly appreciated, i'd like to solve this little mystery

HANDOFDOOM

I have the same real-dreams when i stop smoking, along with some cold sweats.
Seems lots of other friends who quit when i did had the same weird dreams.
Peace
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08-27-2006, 09:50 AM	#1
HandofDoom Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 42	Smoking and dreaming Hey guys and gals, I stopped smoking marijuana about 25 days ago. I had to stop because of a drug test, and i figured why not? Tolerance breaker. I really can't sleep that well, at all. I was so used to being completely wrecked, and just crashing. Well when i tried to sleep, it was like i was completely awake, and it was impossible. It got better, slowly, and with the help of beer and other alcoholic beverages, its somewhat better. I do sleep, but its not as heavy, and not as long. Anyway, the reason i started this whole post, is because i noticed something very odd. When i went to bed completely stoned, or coming down, it was more like a coma than anything. I didnt toss and turn, i didnt get up at random hours, and most of all, i didnt dream. No dreams, no nightmares, nothing. But ever since i've been clean, i've had vivid dreams almost every night. And i never really noticed the fact that i didnt dream before, until all these random crazy dreams started popping up. I find it extremely odd, and was wondering if anyone else had this same 'problem'? Comments are definatly appreciated, i'd like to solve this little mystery HANDOFDOOM

08-27-2006, 02:26 PM	#5
Moppel Grower for Life Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,916	i have the noticed that also. but we stoners can dream at daytime also.... __________________ It's good to be good.....it's nice to be nice....

08-27-2006, 08:24 PM	#6
jaykush dirty black hands Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the old growth forest Posts: 4,990	really thats odd, when i drink i have NONE, just knocked the F&%# out. when stoned i have the craziest dreams ever. so intense and vivid i love em! just looked up sandman good stuff! gotta love them dreams. __________________ “Everything is written in the book of nature. This book is always open.” sepp holzer

08-27-2006, 10:54 PM	#7
Verite My little pony.. my little pony Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4,750	Its pretty common for tokers to just 'blink out' their dreams. The dreams still happen and all but your ability to recall them is impaired. It happens to me every time I curb my intake. The only strain I found that doesnt impair the recall ability and produces some really whacked nightime dreams is C99. __________________ Strains by Verite .......................... Holy Grail Intro, Seeds at Seebay, Private Breeders Orange Diesel Intro, Seeds now at Seedbay

08-27-2006, 11:13 AM	#2
MTF-Sandman OG Refugee Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Over yonder... Posts: 2,001	It was just the short term memory loss that kept you from remembering your dreams :wink: I actually have the opposite story...was clean for 6 months and never remembered any dreams...started smoking again a while back and voila - I'm remembering the dreams again...really don't have any idea why either.

08-27-2006, 12:00 PM	#3
NG2k Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 326	no im with u handofdoom, when i smoke i never dream. people say its that you dont remember the dreams, but i read its actually that u dont dream, something to do with a side effect THC has on your brain. i do find however that alcohol does the opposite and i have really vivid "in your face" dreams so maybe thats what u are experiencing now. Peace

08-27-2006, 12:10 PM	#4
HandofDoom Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 42	alcohol and spicy food apparently make you have sex dreams, so i've heard.. but its nothing like that. Its just i'm dreaming again, and its weird. To be honest, i kinda liked it better when i DIDN'T dream ... i don't really know how to explain my reasoning. Maybe i like the fact that when i'm conscious, i am in control of my thoughts, and when i'm asleep and dreaming, i have no control whatsoever. So when i was smoking, i was in control of my thoughts at all times. Thanks for your replies, if anyone else has anything to say, let's hear it, this is very intriguing! HANDOFDOOM

08-28-2006, 05:40 AM	#8
HandofDoom Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 42	wow that's weird, i wonder if there are certain strains that are good for dreaming. I find it odd that marijuana would suppress dreams, especially since it's considered a mild hallucinogen. HANDOFDOOM