Now on the wrong side of half a century, the lungs are starting to complain a bit. Need to cut down on the smoke but don't want to abstain as the gange helps me think, concentrate and focus (won't go into undiagnosed neuodiversity but i am sure there are others using for exactly the same reason, whether recognised or not). Thought this product could be the answer to my prayers. HL got a package out within 24 hours of my order, with good stealth so it got here no problem. I was ready to give it a bash.
I tend to have a doob within an hour of getting up (sure i'm not the only one) but wanted to start fresh, so didn't have a j before trying the tincture; just so i knew what effects i felt could only be attributed to the spray.
In my haste to get on with it, i didn't test the pump beforehand. I aimed at my open gob and on first press i got nothing. Prime the pump, i thought. So pumped the nozzle a couple of times and got some liquid under my tongue, didn't feel like much so pumped another, again just a little, there's me thinking the spray doesnt work; so gave it another pump and only a little came out. Decided to test the amount coming out by spraying on to a plate - not much came out, so licked that up. I then realised that 7.4mg spray dose at 1.36mg per drop is only 5.5 drops - which isn't very much liquid at all! The intention was to start small (ie one spray) and find my balance - I've gone and given myself at least 30mg and its only 0830!
The taste of the tincture was pleasant, which is good as HL advised to spray under the tongue and keep it there a couple of minutes before swallowing.
After around 45 mins, i started to feel the beginning of the effects. My eyes became heavier at 1 hour and at 1 hour 30 its like there's a fountain of THC going off in the middle of my brain. Physically, the body is capable of getting up and doing stuff but the brain is saying 'chill, bro, you deserve it'. The fountain feeling continues on for the duration of the high and despite wanting to chill, i was able to get up and function, dealing with the mundane and tedious housework tasks of a Saturday morning that normally take at least 3 doobs to do; somewhat more spaced out than usual though.
At around 3 hours after feeling the first effects, i started thinking about having a j, although i would say that was the nicotine craving becoming stronger (normally had at least 2 by midday). Probobably could have pushed it a bit longer, if i had distracted myself, as the high rolled on but felt like it maybe was starting to ease off a little. Had the doob anyway, bloody hell, that knocked me for six. Obviously the high wasn"t easing off at all. Now i had the effects of the spray and some top notch gear, oh dear, Boring Mum's not going to be too impressed if i'm dribblig in front of the kids at lunchtime. Managed to bumble through the next couple of hours without any incident and had straightened out by early afternoon - phew, got away with that one. Glad I didn't have to drive anywhere - there should be a 'do not operate heavy machinery' sticker on the bottle, lol.
The point of the exercise was to find something that could replace inhaling super heated stuff, and this product certainly does that. My noob adventure detailed above helped me to understand how it needs to be planned, carefully dosed and respected! Each person is different and finding a suitable dose will no doubt be a personal journey - I tried three sprays this morning (Sunday) and although feeling similar effects, they are a lot more mellow and more attune to day/ work time use; just what i wanted.
Won't be giving up combustion just yet, as i have recently purchased an oz of some cracking strains; however this is the start of my booting tobacco into the long grass, it could be yours too - just make sure you prime and test the pump first.
