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I get extremely paranoid on marijuana, and if I don't it just makes me feel lazy and tired. Not sure if it's genetic or what but have never been able to enjoy it.

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Try to use less. A lot less. Like a whole lot less. One puff only. MJ can intoxicate you and its effects are nasty and very non enjoyable in high doses. Try one puff and wait for 10 minutes and if you want more try another one. Once buzzed learn its effects. Don't look for more unless experienced. Also, i remember when i first started using it, it took me a month of smoking to get to enjoy it fully. Same goes with alcohol. Remember the first time you got drunk? Im sure it came with some consequences...

This is a good idea. You can easily have too much, especially with the stronger consumption methods we have today.

Also, think up some things you'd like to try while under the influence... Do you have a favorite album or movie? Many things may be found to be invigorating and enjoyable in a way you couldn't have described before.

I second this! It's much more enjoyable in moderation than excess. If you're sensitive, then one smallish puff might be plenty.

I get this way (paranoid, tired, etc) on one puff. It's all so strong now. When I was a semi-regular user in the late 90's, the potency was dramatically less. At least what I got was.

That said, I can tolerate low-dose edibles. And, I believe most people who are in my shoes could enjoy it that way. Unfortunately, it's nearly impossible for most of us on the Eastern part of the US. The edibles I tried were brought back from people who went to Colorado.

I enjoyed it quite a bit in my teens and twenties, but not so much anymore in my 50s and 60s.

I am one of the founding members of New South Botanicals, which sells CBD oil exclusively because we're not in a marijuana state. Our average customer is aged 55-60 years old.

This is probably because the cannabis you used had too much THC in it and not enough CBD.

Or neurochemically it just doesn't have the typical effect. Sensitivities to substances and actually in-vitro effects vary widely from person to person.

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