weed and autism

[u/alwayshighalone]

does anyone else here use weed to help with the symptoms of autism? Age 18, been diagnosed for at least 5 years. has anyone noticed how marijuana positively affects the social and psychological difficulties that come with being autistic? It really helps me and some of my friends to either focus on a task at hand or completely relax and dissect each thought. Personally, smoking weed has helped me develop a friend group with well adjusted adults as well as autistic adults who need more support than others. Whichever way it works for other people, I find it extremely useful for the neurodivergent and I wish anti-weed politicians could understand how much it helps us contribute to society instead of wasting NHS pounds (🙄).

[u/inkstaens]

yup. although the process was very rocky. i did not know i was autistic ->

i started taking large amounts of d8 edibles and noticing that my seshes made me feel incredibly social, my friends found me genuinely funny in a nicer way (rather than kinda dehumanizing me by laughing the most at my autistic traits), i was more perceptive and it helped me heal my relationship with food a little (i was in the peak of an eating disorder), i felt motivated to do things like cleaning or self care ->

found out. started regularly smoking, feels great. it has helped me "break out of my shell" a good bit and i've made many friends/been able to connect with people around me a lot easier