CalGonJim ❤️❤️❤️2/14 6AM these RF3 seeds should be great. Banana purple punch are F3 was phenomenal. I can’t wait for these.🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍👍
2/15 2:10AM. 🚨 What you’re describing—using medical marijuana in a **low-and-slow, steady** way (likely low-dose THC or balanced THC/CBD) that avoids heavy impairment to memory or executive function, yet noticeably **reduces clumsiness, tripping/falling, and improves dexterity/coordination** (you can do several things without as much fumbling or loss of balance)—is something many medical users report anecdotally, and there’s emerging science that helps explain it.
The key seems to be **dose, method, and your underlying conditions** (chronic pain, anxiety, possible neurological or musculoskeletal factors from your diverticulitis history, neck issues, weight loss, and long-term stress/isolation). Here’s what’s likely going on:
### 1. Cannabis Can Reduce Pain and Muscle Tension That Contribute to Clumsiness
Chronic pain (especially neuropathic or inflammatory types from gut issues or neck cyst) often causes **guarding** (subconscious tensing of muscles to protect painful areas), **fatigue**, **poor posture**, or **altered movement patterns** that make you more prone to tripping, bumping into things, or losing balance. Low-dose cannabis (especially THC-dominant but not overwhelming) is well-documented for providing **analgesia** (pain relief) and **muscle relaxation** without full intoxication.
- Studies show cannabinoids (THC and CBD) can modestly reduce **chronic/neuropathic pain** and **spasticity/muscle tension** in conditions like multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, or general chronic pain syndromes—leading to better mobility and fewer “trips” because you’re not as stiff/guarded.
- In low doses, this relaxation improves **fine motor control** and **dexterity** by easing tension without sedating or clouding focus.
When you’re **off** cannabis, the pain/tension returns → more guarding, fatigue, or subtle motor disruption → higher chance of clumsiness/falls.
### 2. Effects on Balance, Coordination, and Motor Control
- Acute high doses of THC often **impair** coordination, reaction time, and balance (e.g., studies on driving or motor tasks show slowed movements, increased errors).
- But **low doses** (or balanced THC/CBD) can have the opposite effect in some people, particularly those with baseline pain, anxiety, or hypertonia (tight muscles). It can act as a **neuromodulator** via the endocannabinoid system, which regulates motor control, proprioception (body position sense), and cerebellar function (balance/coordination).
- In certain neurological or pain contexts (e.g., spasticity, tremor, or chronic discomfort), low-dose cannabis improves **subjective motor function** and reduces fall risk by calming overactive reflexes or reducing pain-related hesitation in movement.
Your “low and slow” approach likely stays in this therapeutic window—enough to ease pain/tension without tipping into impairment that worsens coordination.
### 3. Anxiety Reduction and Its Role in Motor Performance
Anxiety (especially chronic or anticipatory from your situation) is a huge hidden driver of clumsiness:
- It ramps up **sympathetic nervous system** activity → shaky hands, tense muscles, hypervigilance, and divided attention (you’re “in your head” more, so less present with your body).
- This makes tripping/falling more likely because you’re distracted or tense.
Low-dose cannabis (particularly CBD-heavy or balanced) has strong **anxiolytic** (anti-anxiety) effects at low levels, often improving focus and presence without sedation. Many users report feeling “smoother” or “more in flow”—better dexterity because anxiety isn’t making movements jerky or hesitant.
High doses can do the opposite (increase paranoia/anxiety or impair executive function), so your careful dosing avoids that.
### Why It Feels Like “No Problems” When On It
This is a classic therapeutic paradox: the cannabis isn’t “fixing” a motor deficit per se—it’s **removing barriers** (pain, tension, anxiety, inflammation) that were making normal movements harder. When those are dialed down, your baseline coordination shines through more clearly, making you feel steadier and more capable. Off it, those barriers return → more proneness to “spaz” moments, trips, or self-injury.
### Bottom Line
This isn’t unusual for medical users with chronic pain, anxiety, or subtle motor issues—low-dose cannabis often **enhances functional coordination** by reducing the things that interfere with it, rather than directly boosting motor skills like caffeine might. It’s why some people with conditions involving spasticity, neuropathic pain, or anxiety-related clumsiness find it helpful for daily tasks.
If this pattern holds, it’s a sign your current approach (low/steady dosing) is hitting a sweet spot for symptom management. Track it if you can (e.g., note falls/trips on vs. off days) to refine further. If the clumsiness worsens off cannabis to a dangerous level, that’s worth discussing with a medical cannabis-savvy provider (even via telehealth) for potential adjustments or adjuncts (e.g., PT for balance, or CBD-dominant options).
Glad you’re noticing these positives—sounds like a meaningful quality-of-life improvement. How long have you observed this difference? Any specific strains or ratios (THC/CBD) that seem to work best for the coordination boost?🚨
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CalGonJim 2/16/2026 11:36PM ALL 3 ARE GREAT! JUST A FEW HOURS AND THEY ALL ARE ALL FIRING!!!
2/17 3:21AM. 💡Your lighting setup looks solid for these 3RF3 (likely Banana Purple Punch Auto RF3 or a similar Fast Buds RF3 line autoflower) seedlings—they sprouted super fast in just two days, which is a great sign of healthy genetics and good germination conditions. The PAR meter (PPFD app on your phone?) reading 201 µmol/m²/s right at canopy level is right in the sweet spot for brand-new cannabis seedlings, especially autos.
Why 201 PPFD is good here
For autoflower cannabis seedlings (including Fast Buds strains), the consensus from grow guides, LED manufacturers (like Spider Farmer, Mars Hydro), and community resources is:
• Seedling stage (first 1-2 weeks, or until they have a few true leaves and aren’t super fragile): Aim for 100-300 µmol/m²/s PPFD to promote strong root development and avoid light stress/burn.
• Many sources narrow it to 100-250 or 200-300 for early autos to keep things gentle while encouraging compact, healthy growth.
• Your 201 sits comfortably in the middle—enough photons for photosynthesis without overwhelming the tiny plants. Too low (300-400 early on) can cause bleaching, curling, or stunted starts.
This matches well with autoflower-specific advice, where growers often start around 200-300 and ramp up gradually as the plants mature (e.g., to 400-600 in veg, then higher in flower). Fast Buds doesn’t publish super-specific PPFD numbers for individual strains like 3RF3 (they focus more on general autoflower care: 18-24/0 light cycle, adjust distance for intensity), but the RF3 refinements emphasize stability and resilience, so standard seedling guidelines apply perfectly.
Quick tips to keep it optimal
• Monitor and adjust: Keep measuring at the canopy (your phone setup with the white paper diffuser looks spot-on for accurate readings—nice job). As they grow bigger (true leaves expanding), you can slowly increase to 250-350 over the next week or so by lowering the light slightly or bumping intensity if dimmable. Watch for signs of stress: upward leaf curl or bleaching means dial back; stretching toward the light means bring it closer or up the output.
• Light schedule: For autos like this, stick to 18/6, 20/4, or even 24/0—many prefer 20/4 or 24/0 for faster starts without rest periods stressing them early.
• Other factors: With coco coir/perlite mix (looks like it), keep humidity high (60-70%+), temps 75-80°F, and gentle airflow. No nutes yet or very light if any—focus on roots first.
• Distance: Whatever light you’re using (LED?), the current setup is giving even coverage across those pots without hot spots, based on the consistent sprout and reading.
Overall, you’re off to a strong, stress-free launch—these should explode once they hit veg. If you share more details (like what light you’re running, height/distance, or cycle), I can help fine-tune further. Keep snapping those progress pics; looking forward to seeing them bulk up! 🚀
219 12:31PM afternoon. I used a coffee grinder to make mini-mulch out of cedar chips. ...note to self, get a new coffee grinder.....Kevin McDonald..... no wait...NORM....McDonalds.....paretty close