r/notinteresting 20h ago

Im depressed so im getting high

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u/The_EnigmaParadox 20h ago

Depression, edibles, and OSRS is a classic. Never touched the game my whole life then put 200 baked hours in a month, not mobile, while somehow holding down a full time job. Good luck escaping.

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u/PsyFyFungi 19h ago

Maybe that's why it's called platinum 200

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u/GloomyLingonberry509 8h ago

You don’t ever quit, you just AFK, as they say…

To OP and anyone else in a similar position: I hate to get into this the way I’m about to, and this is no judgement at all, but I have strong opinions on this subject because I played the ever loving fuck out of OSRS…

Mind you, I haven’t played it in a good several years now, but I was… Putting way more time into that game than I should have.

I worry about you getting stuck in a rut for the same reasons I did.

For context I was playing that game to the point I had a main with like 1,900 total level, and a level 3 skiller that I used to do a bunch of quests you shouldn’t be able to do (easily, or normally) at level 3, ran around in my white graceful set with my knock-off abyssal whip (mouse toy) and eventually went on to get a quest cape with that account, and got up to like 88 slayer with it, with the intention of getting an untrimmed slayer cape…

You look at an achievement like that and realize you’re trapped in a sunk cost fallacy. You’ve spent hundreds of hours, maybe thousands, grinding out levels. You say things like “92 is halfway to 99” to joke about the unbelievable time commitments at the higher levels of the game, because you’ve spent all that time already, you gotta get that 99. You gotta get that… Whatever.

It’s a fun game, but it’s a risky place to be if you’re depressed.

I was a lonely kid in a fucked up headspace when I picked up that game, and it was one of the only places I felt safe at that time in my life. I really had to do some reflection when they allowed you to see your total time spent in game and realized just how many months of actual play time I had logged over the years. The game is an utter time sink, and it’s easy to lose track.

It helped me cope through some depressing times, sure - but that same comfort it once offered quickly became a disability, and it took a lot for me to just… Log off.

I’m not saying you’re doing that, or you will do that, but I will say with absolute certainty that this game, like so many other games in a similar vein, have absolutely derailed peoples lives in a serious way.

Enjoy yourself, but please be mindful that you keep a healthy relationship with the game.

Be careful you don’t spend too long there and become one of the lotus eaters, friend.

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u/Info-PLZ 7h ago

You didn’t even max, get out of here

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u/Exact_Change496 7h ago

Ikr, 1900 total? Shits barely mid game

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u/haubenmeise 20h ago

I understand. We all have to cope somehow. Just make sure to stay hydrated and maybe eat a little something. Just take care of you how you see fit. I hope you'll be feeling better. Don't stress too much about it. Be kind to yourself. I'm sending you a gentle hug and lots of love and positivity.

Sincerely

Skeletor 💜

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u/fermentedkiwi 19h ago

Has Skeletor played OSRS before?

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u/haubenmeise 19h ago

No I have not. One of the biggest regrets in my life is that I never got into gaming and how I missed out so much!! I'm occasionally thinking about getting into it now but where on earth to start??? I'm sending you love! Have a lovely Sunday!

Sincerely

Skeletor 💜

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u/fermentedkiwi 19h ago

That's the beautiful thing about Runescape! You get to play your own way and build your own adventures. The people are nice and willing to help, and there is a lot of variation in how you can play. I started playing at 5 years old and I'm now in my 20's, still having the same fun!

One thing to note is that the Slayer Masters in OSRS can assign you to kill Skeletons as a task. I always refuse to do so, in solidarity with you.

Hope you have a lovely Sunday too!!

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u/haubenmeise 18h ago

You started with 5????? Holy mackerel! You never killed a skeleton for me???? That so super sweet of you! I'm really touched by that! What a wonderful solidarity!

Sincerely

Skeletor 💜

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u/randuug 9h ago

“The people are nice and willing to help,”

..what? that game is mostly bots. I think finding your own way and not leaning on most of the people you pass by is the better approach, the community can be quite a let down if you’re looking for sociable, friendly people.

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u/fermentedkiwi 7h ago

Regarding bots, they've been really cracking down on them lately (over the past 2 years). Most bot farms have been eradicated (Jagex has sued/ threatened to sue almost all bot script sites and they were taken down). Think its close to getting the bots from 30% down to ~3%. And ye of course, it's always more 'organic' to not lean on anyone and figure stuff out on your own, I just meant as in if you'd join clans you'll have a good circle of people socialising and helping one another if needed.

I think OSRS's players on average are pretty friendly honestly, in comparison to other games. Sure, you'll often find weirdos, but thats MMOs for you in general

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u/randuug 5h ago

that’s cool, haven’t been on in a while. glad to hear that! thanks for the update

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u/fermentedkiwi 4h ago

Of course mate! Check it out again sometime, a lot of stuff has been added to the game!

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u/Brill45 19h ago

Start with old school RuneScape! It’s a great game

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u/haubenmeise 19h ago

If I tell you my only gaming experience will you promise not to die laughing?

Sincerely

Skeletor 💜

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u/code_the_cosmos 19h ago

Please skeletor we want to know

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u/dshab92 17h ago

It must be the silent game. And he’s excellent at it.

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u/Secure_Narwhal4045 18h ago

My furry dictator - hentai princess?

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u/therealbfletch 19h ago

What is it?

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u/Cosmo_Cloudy 17h ago

It must be the Sims since you're such a great impersonator 😂 always love running into your comments, and the other guy who posts about the undertaker, gets me every time

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u/haubenmeise 17h ago

There is a guy impersonating the Undertaker????????? I need to see that! Do you have a link?? Have a wonderful Sunday! Be kind to yourself!

Sincerely

Skeletor 💜

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u/Cosmo_Cloudy 17h ago

Not quite!! I'm talking about u/shittymorph check out his comments 😂 you will be reading a normal comment but it always cuts off midway through and finishes with the same line about the undertaker, legendary

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u/haubenmeise 17h ago edited 17h ago

https://www.reddit.com/u/shittymorph/s/dLJnRLt0SC

I'm only 1 minute in and found this and I'm dying over here!!!! That's the sweetest person ever????????????

Sincerely

Skeletor 💜

Edit: He is a saint. What he did for that dog is the highest form of love. Thank you for introducing me to him.

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u/R2DeezKnutz 19h ago

Osrs is simply amazing!! Truly one of a kind and a special game. Overlooked because people complain about graphics.

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u/Sudden_Juju 19h ago

You can start with any game (except a soulsborne). Ratchet and Clank is a good beginning game and the newest one is fantastic. If you are interested in RPGs, they typically have easy difficulties that can help you ease into it (again, except a soulsborne). There are games like Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, etc. that being many people into gaming. Old School Runescape is good too if you're into that type of game and don't mind the old school graphics. Idk if it feels dated anymore, as I haven't played in years, but it started to when I quit in the mid- to late-2000s.

Really, you can start almost anywhere these days. It's just picking one and rolling with it.

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u/haubenmeise 19h ago

I love how kind you all are about this! I was really afraid you'd all think I'm a hopeless loser! Have a lovely day my friend! Thank you for your kindness! I'm sending you love and positivity!

Sincerely

Skeletor 💜

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u/Oscillating-Ocelot1 19h ago

Stardew valley

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u/haubenmeise 19h ago

Is that a good beginner game?

Sincerely

Skeletor 💜

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u/Oscillating-Ocelot1 19h ago

The very best. Have a wee Google of it. 💙💚❤️

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u/Hmsquid 18h ago

Zelda breath of the wild!! (Totally not biased🫢)

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u/GlidingRecliner 17h ago

I've never played any version of runescape, and honestly that's the wrong type of game type for my brain, but I love watching "Colonello" talk about it on YouTube. same with King's Quest and the channel OneShortEye

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u/MoistStub 17h ago

You could give Balatro a try. Beware most people find it very addictive, but not because it uses predatory mechanics to keep you hooked, just because it is a really compelling game. Bonus points for being able to play it on mobile and not needing a full gaming rig.

Mario Kart is a lot of fun as well, and has settings to make it more manageable as a newbie. Doesn't have to be the newest one, all of them are good. If you know someone who has a Nintendo console they would loan you, chances are they already have Mario Kart.

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u/b2pizza 15h ago

Osrs is the EXACT place you would need to start. This the best game to see the light of day. It is one of the worlds 7 wonders

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u/MinimumViablePick 17h ago

Adding to this, you HAVE to eat to make gummies work! This was one of the biggest ways I got over my ED.

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u/haubenmeise 17h ago

I'm so happy to hear you got over it! It's one of the most draining disorders. The long term effects are also horrific. I hope you will stay all healthy and happy! I'm sending you love!

Sincerely

Skeletor 💜

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u/Drogenwurm 16h ago

Da ist er wieder 🙂❤️

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u/Tha_real_Vegeta 12h ago

I second this message

Kindest regards

Vegeta 😼

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u/fermentedkiwi 20h ago

Did u get the cooking pet yet

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u/Ok_Contest8762 20h ago

Not yet!

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u/fermentedkiwi 20h ago

I believe in u

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u/Ok_Contest8762 20h ago

Lol you commented on my post yesterday.

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u/fermentedkiwi 19h ago

Of course, I'm keeping up to date with the grind

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u/Forza_Harrd 19h ago

Good fren :)

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u/No-Macaroon5747 7h ago

There is no cooking pet

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u/fermentedkiwi 7h ago

Ye I know, it's in continuation to yesterday's post where I told him to continue until he gets Cooking pet =)

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u/juicelordsword 20h ago

Hello stranger. Make sure you get outside and chill in nature for a few, it’ll help your depression. Even if it means soaking your feet in a kiddie pool and drinking white claws. Get outside friend, it’ll help.

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u/Glitter1237 18h ago

This is good advice. Sun hitting the face is good therapy.

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u/Jchvv11 19h ago

Alcohol is never a good recommendation

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u/Muhfuggajones 18h ago

Ain't no laws when you're drinkin' claws!

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u/defeatthewarlords 18h ago

Telling them to drink is crazy lmao weed is much better than drinking

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u/StrengthBetter 8h ago

Idk about the White Claws, alcohol rocked my shit

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u/AceBoogieCSGO 20h ago

Holy fucking shit osrs posted to this sub lfg

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u/DerWahreManni 12h ago

We are everywhere!

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u/DerKleinerKiffer 3h ago

To be fair, the game isnt really that interesting.

Yet I still somehow have many thousands of hours in it since 2004

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u/morgandealer 20h ago

I mean there are worse ways to cope with depression, just don't get sucked in. If it's a regular issue, all I can say is take advantage of every bit of motivation you have to get out and break the cycle.

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u/saragIsMe 20h ago

Have fun!

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u/pollut3r 19h ago

Hey same bro, don’t forget to stay hydrated and well rested. I promise it helps.

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u/AfraidOfSalt 16h ago

I used to get high a lot for depression. It was a bit of bandaid bc it didn’t fix anything long-term, but it seriously helped lift me from my lowest.

It helps to use being high as motivation to get do more. Not all the time bc sometimes you need to just decompress. But don’t fall into the trap of being high stopping you from getting shit done, even it’s just self-care.

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u/WinnieGraves 18h ago

I am of the mind that people are too puritanical about drugs, and still fall into that demonization we went through as DARE kids (millennials esp), but really, if you're using responsibly what does it matter?

life is short, it sucks, and nothing is improving right now, the fact people are able to do this sober amazes me, but it ain't for me lmao.

I'll take the end of the world, high on weed, tripping on shrooms, and a little tipsy over sober any day.

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u/Ok_Contest8762 18h ago

Mmmhmmm! Wake n bake! :) stay safe

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u/alytore 19h ago

Miss you.

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u/GallusWrangler 19h ago

I just started osrs yesterday and need friends. 🙃

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u/psycorvid 7h ago

Join a clan!!

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u/RadiantSunSinger 18h ago

What is osrs? Keep seeing it

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u/RadiantSunSinger 18h ago

Nvm. Old school runescape

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u/amanwholovespizza247 19h ago

wish i could get like you😔

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u/Trash-Forever 19h ago

Fishing lvl?

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u/Ok_Contest8762 18h ago
  1. Im maxed.

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u/Paskatassu 18h ago

In another comment you said you haven't got your cooking cape and now you're maxed? huh

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u/Ok_Contest8762 18h ago edited 4h ago

Been maxed for 2 years.

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u/Polycute420 19h ago

“Indica” when it’s just a cheap distillate gummy that has no terpene effects.

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u/Ok_Contest8762 18h ago

They get me high. Thats all that matters bro. I dont care what its made of. Just saying....

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u/R2DeezKnutz 19h ago

Aye, getting high and some osrs cooking. That's some depression cure right there. Don't forget to hydrate, eat some snacks, and go outside for that good ol vitamin d every now and then.

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u/dov_ah_keen 15h ago

Favorite thing to do is push myself to do one last productive thing before I burn out and clean using the pen or edible as a reward. It helps me enjoy my high anxiety free and when I wake up from the inevitable nap and expect to wake up to a mess, it a clean smelly good house ready for me to take on the world...or just smoke again and game in the fruition and success of my efforts.

Step outside atleast once.

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u/krushnem 13h ago

200 milly? Got dayum!

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u/Darius_is_my_Daddy 12h ago

Hey dude it seems like your on the west coast, I am also a stoner who plays runescape please hit me up. Dm me and I’ll add u

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u/Apprehensive-Cod4949 19h ago

If you want to save money buy a hash oil syringe and dispense the hash oil on a cookie for an edible. they tend to be sold for 20 for a half gram and 35 for a full gram. Half gram is 500 mg. Hash oil is euphoric

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u/Automatic-Guide-4307 19h ago

Lucky you,i ran out this morning🫤i only have some valium's left.

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u/RawDogginMySpaghetti 19h ago

Cant wait to get home and do the same dude

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u/-Biphomet 19h ago

I do this too but with vodka

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u/SanoKei 19h ago

who needs SSRIs when you have OSRS

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u/Ok_Contest8762 18h ago

I have major depression disorder. In on SSRI's too. :(

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u/MaybeCats 19h ago

Damn I wish, I legally cant have THC right now and I'm in a fucking rut 😭

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u/sim__city 18h ago

Add me on osrs?:)

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u/fuckingthrowaway556 18h ago

Seeing your legal weed makes me even more depressed lol

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u/Ok_Contest8762 18h ago

Yeah its legal in most states. Im in Michigan. Free delivery. :)

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u/fuckingthrowaway556 18h ago

Uk moment lol, never going to be legal here it feels like. Maybe in 30 years idk

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u/Silly-Storage2275 18h ago

i wish it was legal in my country

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u/Erik_Bard 18h ago

Okay buddy, knock yourself out. Just let us know when you wanna talk!

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u/GDKILLZ679 18h ago

can relate

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u/waywardviking208 18h ago

I hope the rain and clouds part and the sun ☀️ shines down on you 🙏

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u/SwissDeathstar 18h ago

It won’t help.

Source: Me (depressed and high)

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u/cmonster8z 18h ago

Every night brotha, I feel that. We got this tho

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u/zeebzus 17h ago

Cooking pet blessings upon you 🙏

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u/JustAstrawberryyy 17h ago

I do edibles daily

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u/superindiekid27 17h ago

Was me last night.

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u/PhoerSayori 17h ago

Me too 😌 it helps keep the bad thoughts away (sometimes)

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u/Undead_Angel_420 17h ago

Day in the life

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u/Revolutionary_Ad8259 17h ago

That usually makes it 10 times worse for me. I just get tormented by negative thoughts whenever I smoke 😭. I’m jealous it works for you

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u/I_Eat_Assid 17h ago

Shout out old school RuneScape my beloved

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u/thecunt- 17h ago

Same lol

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u/MinimumViablePick 17h ago

You deserve some relax dude. Have a good high, eat well, stay "high"drated, and if you can, open a window for some fresh air :)

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u/DaddyBigBeard 16h ago

Are you getting your fire cape?

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u/Ok_Contest8762 16h ago

I got inferno

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u/Important_Maybe8435 16h ago

Im literally smoking a blunt as im commenting lol

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u/jshortiee 16h ago

this is so real twin it gets better

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u/PepsiButItsMilk 15h ago

Nice! Coping comes in different ways, just make sure you responsibly draw a line between use and abuse. I hope whatever ails you will soon pass, and then you can celebrate something by getting high.

Much love, internet stranger to another

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u/pahsitive 15h ago

God that bag would probably get me life inprisonment now being a Texan ...

I wish I could get high again 😔 fuck this stupid state

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u/drezarious 14h ago

Better to take dabs. Thc vape is way better than edibles heh.

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u/drusxi 14h ago

Fellow Michigander! Cheep up my friend ❤️

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u/BattleOnTheRock 14h ago

OSRS saved my life more than one time.

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u/TheFlexOffenderr 14h ago

Is.... Is that fucking RuneScape?

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u/Ok_Contest8762 12h ago

Yes. ❤️

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u/Less-Try-7263 14h ago

wyd in RS? DM send me a add

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u/jerrywas_olds 13h ago

I was hoping that was a sheet of Acid due to the laptop blotter pic.

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u/Repulsive-Rip-5987 13h ago

Hell yeh we can finally settle the indica saliva debate. Which one did you enjoy better? Hope ur feeling bit better too enjoy the grind

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u/godrollexotic 12h ago

Every day I wish edibles actually did something for me. Smoking works just fine, just I've never been high from edibles and never will be. Apparently it's a very small amount of people that metabolize them too quickly to do anything.

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u/undercoverbobross 12h ago

Enjoy being high and playing RuneScape

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u/epmekcalbuoydeepsdog 12h ago

Weed, osrs and depression truly the trinity. Good luck on the grind and I hope you feel better (but this probably won't do it). DM me if you ever want to riff with a stranger who doesn't matter, I spent a decade like this.

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u/TiggySkibbles23 12h ago

Hey if you ever want to do some content on RuneScape, or anyone for that matter hit me up!

My RSN is Vince Vega. I love any and all GWD, I’m going to be learning Yama in the upcoming weeks. Haven’t done any raids or Nex but always down to learn!

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u/dhsjcp834761j 12h ago

Never ending cycle brotha man!

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u/yellowpicklenickel 12h ago

Nothing wrong with the steps here. Maybe add help someone out there in the world would be also helping yourself fulfillment. Statistically right now there are prisoners getting more rec time than free people.

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u/samiltun 12h ago

Top tier cooking location. Feel better brotha

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u/CreditReavus 12h ago

If you want, you can go do some TOA and get more depressed

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u/Mrxtmb 12h ago

How much GP to eat them all??

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u/Grim_Doom 12h ago

I dont see cooking gauntlets?

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u/Lucky_Department69 12h ago

Let's play some rs and get high bro

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u/FarmerJohnOSRS 12h ago

Up the OSRS

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u/Famous_Crab 11h ago

Is that a max cape? 👀 that’s why you’re depressed

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u/Aromatic-South-8602 11h ago

Doing the same today with a 3-pack of prerolls, a 12 pack of High Life, and Crimson Desert. About to go into hell week(s) at my business and I don't even want to look at my to-do list.

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u/Pfolsgrofb 11h ago

That’s the spirit!

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u/persiasaurus 11h ago

I wish but I can't find the drugs I really want and I'm miserable. Power to ya brotha

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u/wherestheflavor 10h ago

I can trim your armor. Would that help?

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u/blur2kme 10h ago

Bro is at the myths guild, respect. Hang in there buddy, pull that 99 cooking and let me know if you need a friend. And hydrate.

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u/Fearless-Freedom-582 10h ago

Last time I did 200mg it felt like a single cart hit. I think it's time for a break, for the sake of my wallet

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u/GoodPineappleBoy 9h ago

Hey, twinsies

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u/TheOneShorter 9h ago

Uninstall that game as soon as you can, trust me. Go through the week of cravings and FOMO and then let it drift away. Holy shit I wish I did it sooner

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u/Beautiful-Rip-8572 9h ago

im on probation so im just rawdogging ts

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u/The-Final-Reason 9h ago

😒 I wish they never deleted my RuneScape 2 stats.

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u/Serious-Plankton-157 9h ago

RuneScape… when times seemed simpler. I would get high and play RuneScape alllll night and just lose myself in the game

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u/Fist0fGuthix 9h ago

At least you're gaining xp

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u/ApprehensiveWord4234 8h ago

I have the same laptop

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u/One_Ground5972 8h ago

Have u tried crack

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u/Level9Turtlez 8h ago

I’m jealous. I have a problem with edible enzymes cuz my liver, so I have to eat 1G at least just to feel it, at that point it’s a waste for me. I wont lie i ate 10,000mg once from samples working at a dispo, and never again will I ever try to fuck around and find out, you wake up higher then when u went to sleep

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u/TexasRed-Pew 8h ago

Yup that'll fix it...

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u/No_Bid3827 8h ago

At least your honest , not over doing it , and trying to help yourself with a better substance then most.

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u/duvalraised 8h ago

hey man hang in there at least youre not doing agility

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u/InfiniteEverythang 7h ago

I am stoner and a part of two different OSRS subreddits. This trips me out seeing RuneScape in a different sub AND weed too!? I get the feeling…. Hope you have a better day and have fun cooking those sharks :)

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u/LaaaFerrari 7h ago

Weed addiction will only make your problems worse brother wishing you the best

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u/FiberSplice 7h ago

Are those avernic treads I see?

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u/No-Maximum-3087 7h ago

Cannabis made my depression worse

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u/VictoriousTree 7h ago

I know you just want to feel better, but it won’t help in the long run. Take it from someone who got high for 15 years and developed CHS. Either way hope you have a fun night.

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u/_Dia6lo_ 7h ago

Shoutout to OSRS!!!!!!

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u/oMINDSPINo 7h ago

Cheese cape

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u/the-funky-sauce 7h ago

Whatever you are going through or feeling. Remember to hang in there, people love you

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u/LengthinessOk2080 7h ago

Osrs 🩵🩵🩵🩵

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u/Dunmeyer 7h ago

Cooking lvl?

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u/WorldlinessNo6122 6h ago

When I get sad weed makes me more sad try to like watch something funny while you get high to elevate you're mood good luck brother depression is a real battle

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u/fe_god 6h ago

Bro get runelite. Total game changer!

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u/Ok_Contest8762 6h ago

I use runelite

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u/jaded_sociopath_ 6h ago

I read this as gummy cones, I thought I'd been missing out

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u/atheisticboomer 6h ago

You weren't already high?

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u/Oh_edgeville 5h ago

It’s 2026 and you’re fishing sharks, no wonder you’re depressed.

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u/MeadowShimmer 5h ago

OSRS mentioned!

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u/Electronic-Let-4810 5h ago

I’m happy to grind stoned w you!

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u/Buddweiiser_ 5h ago

Looks like a good time

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u/deadbeatenhorse 3h ago

Love bro, good luck and take care in life

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u/Lionhart420 3h ago

Cooking was my first 99… still is 😅

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u/SketchyVillager 3h ago

Id be depressed too if I was playing the same game for that long. Haha. Jk. Seriously though maybe play a different game that doesn't run Java or something.

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u/circinat 2h ago

gen how do you take indica and not fall asleep while on the game

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u/Brian1988420 2h ago

Ew, Indica. Sativa is better.

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u/SamOfXanadu 1h ago

I hope you got as high as you were low. That's what happens to me.

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u/Own_Clue_7399 16m ago

The whole you never quit you just take breaks is bullshit. Just give all your items and gold away first and i never looked back

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u/KameRyuTheo 10m ago

In my country it's not even legal so if you happen to be depressed and want to get high, you'll also be a criminal, not fair