Intro for leon#

[Leon#]

Hi people

I figured I'd introduce myself finally as I've been using the Nexus as a primary source for information for about 10 years or so id say. I've run extractions on several Acacia species after 4 years of research and a landcare/conservation cert 4 just for the Acacia identification module
a few cacti, poppies both somniferum and peony, everything and anything cannabis for going on 25 years + the medicinal extractions for mum she had Multiple System Atrophy and opiates did nothing for her pain management but my extractions did
5 mushrooms subs that I can confidently identify and played
with heaps of different herbs sacred and overlooked common sages

Plant's and chemistry are what makes me happy (it's the actual extractions and not the bioassays)

I'm a qualified tattoo artist but had $7000 my equipment stolen
so I can't tattoo until I can get funds for more equipment and that's not happening anytime soon
as I've been diagnosed with COPD or stage 2 emphysema with 40%lung capacity
and out of 6 specialists not one can tell me how I have lungs like a 60 year old chain smoker and I'm only 36.
Because life wasn't done with me just yet my mum and dog both passed away within a month of each other and then
I got raided because of a person who I helped constantly
even gave them a room when they were homeless and never asked for anything in return.
that individual went and informed the police about my grow because I wouldn't give him the last cone

So yeah sorry about the depressed stuff but that's the only "about me" I have
That seems to sum it up roughly anyway

I'll end on some advice I'll give everyone...
There's no such thing as a dumb question there's only an arsehole that won't answer it

Cheers

 

[Nydex]

Hello, Leon,

Welcome to the Nexus! I'm sorry to hear you've gone through all that hardship. My condolences for your mother and dog.

You've lived a difficult life, it seems, but from what I can tell through this short introduction, you carry a good heart, and that's what really counts in the end.

I think you'll fit right in here and find plenty of like-minded folk to exchange valuable experience with.

May your journey with us be fulfilling

 

[Skr9]

and out of 6 specialists not one can tell me how I have lungs like a 60 year old chain smoker and I'm only 36.

Have you been vaccinated against COVID? Have you worn FFP2 facemasks?

 

[Transform]

Have you been vaccinated against COVID? Have you worn FFP2 facemasks?

Aw, come on…

everything and anything cannabis for going on 25 years

I've been diagnosed with COPD or stage 2 emphysema with 40%lung capacity
and out of 6 specialists not one can tell me how I have lungs like a 60 year old chain smoker and I'm only 36

I mean, maybe, just maybe, these two things are linked…

36-25=11

Certain viral infections can also cause permanent lung damage in predisposed individuals. Like people who started smoking weed when they were 11, perhaps.

The effects of air pollution should not be overlooked either.

With that being said, and what's done being done, it's time to move on and join in with welcoming @Leon# to the fold. I hope your time at the Nexus has the best possible influence on your life

 

[Leon#]

Have you been vaccinated against COVID? Have you worn FFP2 facemasks?

No I haven't I got really sick about 6 months before COVID and my lungs haven't been right since
I wasn't vaccinated against COVID because of my bad lungs (besides I don't believe the rushed COVID vaccines had a long enough period of time to determine if they are actually safe I think it's a decade trial period before a vaccine is deemed safe)

 

[Leon#]

Aw, come on…


I mean, maybe, just maybe, these two things are linked…

36-25=11

Certain viral infections can also cause permanent lung damage in predisposed individuals. Like people who started smoking weed when they were 11, perhaps.

The effects of air pollution should not be overlooked either.

With that being said, and what's done being done, it's time to move on and join in with welcoming @Leon# to the fold. I hope your time at the Nexus has the best possible influence on your life

They said the damage looks like I've been in a house fire (I never have )
the specialist are adamant it's not damage from smoking they said it's impossible for me to have done that much damage I'm not old enough
and so are testing for tuberculosis type things but my blood tests are clear and they can't grow any culture's yet

 

[Tripolation]

Glad to have you here Leon!

 

[Skr9]

No I haven't I got really sick about 6 months before COVID and my lungs haven't been right since
I wasn't vaccinated against COVID because of my bad lungs (besides I don't believe the rushed COVID vaccines had a long enough period of time to determine if they are actually safe I think it's a decade trial period before a vaccine is deemed safe)

Exactly. Well done, I am glad you haven't.

 

[Transform]

They said the damage looks like I've been in a house fire (I never have )
the specialist are adamant it's not damage from smoking they said it's impossible for me to have done that much damage I'm not old enough
and so are testing for tuberculosis type things but my blood tests are clear and they can't grow any culture's yet

Of course, I may have been wrong that your cannabis consumption involves smoking, since you do mention extracts. Do you live somewhere with high air pollution, though?

I also wonder if you have a genetic predisposition to your lung condition, since you mention that your mother had multiple system atrophy, which at least sounds like it's in a similar ballpark.

Smoking on top of either, or especially both, of those situations quite conceivably could lead to above-average levels of lung impairment. It's also really bad for the gums in the long term. I could kick myself for the years I spent as an inveterate stoner…

 

[Pandora]

Leon#,

Welcome to formal Nexus membership. I'm glad you signed up after lurking for so long.

I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. Thank you for doing what you could to help relieve her suffering. I am sure she appreciated it. And condolences about your dog. Pets are family members and their loss is no small thing.

And also condolences over the loss of equipment and the betrayal by one whom you helped. I'm not a big fan of humanity myself, and am very lucky to be employed helping animals.

Do you still consume DMT? Can you given your lungs? Do you do oral doses? Or is that on hold as you deal with the long list of stressors?

What do you feel you have gotten from/learned from DMT?

Regardless, a warm welcome to you Leon#. Here's hoping you are now due for some good news . . . .