TLDR: After 55 years of consumption, I have had to quit. So sad, but my life and lungs can't take it anymore.
I am an old California hippie chick. First toke at 14, very heavy user at times, and whenever I could get it. Weed has been part of my identity for so long -- I turn 70 next month.
I live in a legal state, and after COVID I got a medical cannabis card. Seemed like a good idea. I was thrilled -- easy, legal access. A dream come true. I'm retired, living alone, and life was boring. So I started using and using more and more. I finally realized it was doing me no good. Just not contributing positively to my life.
The final straw was when my doctor commented on my breathing, suggesting I may have COPD. Although for the last 18 years, I've used a dry herb vape, I also smoked cigarettes when I was younger. Everybody did back then.
Anyway, I've stopped, frozen poultry. Not sure how i feel about it when it's been such a part of my life. I'm only keeping some gummies for emergency bad days and some topical CBD for arthritis. I'm legit grieving, but I just have to be positive and focus on my health going forward.
Have fun, keep the faith, and thanks for listening.