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Quitting Weed

May 19, 2020
A dedicated weed smoker grapples with health issues, specifically huge burps, prompting thoughts of quitting. The conversation dives into the balance of cannabis as a coping mechanism and its impact on new relationships during quarantine. Personal anecdotes reveal the challenges of navigating medical conditions like SIBO, humorous experiences with treatment, and insights into different cannabis strains. The dynamic between health and love is explored, emphasizing empathy and support. Ultimately, it's a journey of self-discovery and the pursuit of holistic wellness.
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INSIGHT

Coping Can Mask The Root Problem

  • Chronic symptom relief can become a coping dependency that masks root causes.
  • Stopping a coping behavior may be necessary to test if it blocks healing.
ANECDOTE

Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO And Loud Burps

  • The caller describes her SIBO variant that produces hydrogen sulfide gas.
  • Her most visible symptom is enormous, frequent burps that she has learned to accept.
ANECDOTE

Slower Treatment To Avoid Flare-Ups

  • Past treatments killed bacteria too fast and triggered severe flare-ups.
  • This time she extended treatment from two weeks to two months and paused work to focus fully.
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