Welcome to Rising to the Challenge, my new blog about living with ME/CFS, other chronic health conditions, and addiction.

I forgot to charge my vape battery…

This might not seem like a huge deal, but honestly, I’m lying here staring at the little red light and waiting for it to turn green so I can get high.

This addiction is all-consuming. I had no idea that marijuana was this addictive, but I guess if you’re predisposed, you’re predisposed.

It’s 1:30am and I’m lying here waiting for the comfort the act of vaping and the THC entering my body bring me. I can’t get it out of my mind…I can’t think, can’t sleep, and don’t know what to do.

And, of course, this entire situation is compounded by my other health issues. I have to be careful that I don’t crash my body, or I’m going to go nuts, especially with the drive I’m having to use weed right now. I don’t even like being high generally, but my body just needs it right now.

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Sophia Bennett is an art historian and freelance writer with a passion for exploring the intersections between nature, symbolism, and artistic expression. With a background in Renaissance and modern art, Sophia enjoys uncovering the hidden meanings behind iconic works and sharing her insights with art lovers of all levels.

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