I woke up hours ago feeling almost as good as new. Yay!
But I just lay in bed, trying to wake up, giggling like a schoolboy who had just ran into his first crush. Eventually, the giggles subsided. And the headache set in. Boo!
Which brings me to an important confession:
In addition to being a big fan of alliteration, I’m also a big fan of edibles. A little over a decade ago, I went to my doctor looking for help with insomnia. We talked about the pros and cons of traditional sleep meds. I was more than a little leery, so he suggested I try THC instead. I had never done any illegal drugs before. But it was technically legal in California, and my doctor suggested it, so off I went to a scary, back-alley dispensary.
With a dear friend chaperoning my first dose, I had my first edible a few days later. A chocolate brownie that tasted way too good for its own good.
My first high lasted about fourteen hours. Fourteen. Hours.
Being anything but horizontal during my inaugural high was…ambitious. Gravity had opinions. Walking required negotiation. My friend pointed and laughed at me. A lot.
After over a decade of regular usage, I’m a little more experienced with the dosage. Usually, it just helps me drift off and stay asleep. Mission accomplished.
But over the last few days, I haven’t been eating much thanks to this little mystery illness. Seems my tolerance reset itself and nobody told me. So my regular sleepy time dose hit me like a ton of bricks. Goofy, sponge bricks.
Hence the giggles.
And now the headache.
Still, there’s a silver lining.
If you’re recovering from being sick, a pounding head provides the perfect excuse to remain horizontal for most of the day. And honestly, that might be just what the good doctor ordered.
Keep calm and hydrated!
Clint 🌈✌️
P.S. Whether you partake or not, this video will probably crack you up. Ted made a way bigger boo-boo than I did. Silly, YouTuber!
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Here's to sleeping well. I have been "vaping" for the last year and it has made a wonder for me in my sleeping habits. It used to take two to three hours to drift off. Now, 15 minutes. Legal in Illinois. Take care, glad you are feeling better. Fondly, Michael
Poor silly Ed. We all make mistakes. Not fun at all for him.
Your sleepy time high was a miscalibration but certainly less traumatic. Glad that you are feeling better. Sending you love.