Couchlock? You know this word right? Of course my fellow stoner how would you not have if you share the love for our marijuana plant, sometimes couchlock may come in handy especially if you are simply looking to melt off your worries and your stresses after a hard day at work, however, if you are looking to wake and bake for example, then becoming a lifeless inanimate object may not be the ideal goal to strive for. Worry not my fellow stoner, always we have got your back and here we are going to discuss what couchlock exactly is, why it occurs and what we can do to prevent it for us to be able to enjoy our lovely merry-juana plants without struggling to move a single muscle or do anything at all throughout the day.
So, What Is Couchlock?
It is normally a pretty much normal day, you have woken up, gone about your routine, started packing bowls and taking hits or maybe you have indulged in one of those freshly baked space cookies from last night. Suddenly, you feel it creeping onto you, you feel your muscles giving up any will to respond, you feel yourself getting too comfortable, and you take another hit, man you are screwed now! This can go one of two ways, one would be you end up in a non-moving bliss much needed to melt your stresses away or it may end up in an uninvited lethargy which you cannot wait for to end, we are trying to help you avoid the latter one.
The Normal Characteristics of Couchlock
- Heavy limbs
- Feeling extremely relaxed
- Sluggishness
- Tiredness
- Reduced motivation
- Difficulty concentrating
There are many factors which may determine how overly stoned you get, starting from your strain of choice to your unique biology and how much weed you consume.
What Causes Couchlock?
The subject of couchlock and getting stoned remains elusive due to a lack of research in the concerned field, however, one of the main reasons I would say people would get so stoned they cannot even move anymore would be the plant’s phytochemicals.THC the main cannabinoid in the cannabis plant is what induces the high which is so sought after by cannabis users.
The thing is, both strains will make you go to sleep like a baby and also strains which will energize you in order to be able to deal with your day in a higher way contain THC. So, you might ask, what might make them hit so differently? It’s terpenes my fellow Stoner!
Terpenes are what is responsible for the plant’s unique aroma and flavour. Terpenes also directly affect each strain’s particular effects. Many of these compounds are energizing and uplifting. Terpenes such as the ones below are known to provide energetic effects making you able to deal with your day in a higher way without knocking you out.
- Myrcene: This terpene produces an earthy and musky aroma. Early research shows that myrcene helps THC to cross the blood–brain barrier, resulting in more intense effects.
- Linalool: Researchers are probing this compound for sedative and anti-anxiety effects.
- Beta-caryophyllene: This physically soothing terpene produces flavours of pepper and wood. Scientists are testing it in models of inflammation and pain.
Another obvious factor for getting too stoned is undoubtedly, dose. No matter if you smoke a strain which is known to have energizing effects the likeliness is if you smoke a whole pound of it you are going to get knocked out being barely able to move a muscle.
Which Weed Strains Induce Couchlock?
Whether you are looking to get so stoned you cannot move a single muscle or whether you are looking to stay away from exactly that, it might be beneficial which strains or types of marijuana tend to induce that deep relaxation in order to stay away from it when your focus is most needed.
Blueberry
Master Kush
How To Deal With Couchlock?
Are you feeling that deep deep relaxation starting to set in? If this is what you wanted then enjoy it, buddy! However, if you now need to go to work, you may be looking to discover some ways which may help with your couchlock sometimes reducing it to a point where it is not noticeable any more.
Drink A Sugary Or Caffeinated Beverage
This is a no-brainer, grab yourself a beverage high in sugar or in caffeine, this may give you the boost you so desperately need in order not to let yourself dose off into a deep relaxation it may take some time to get back from. This will result in an increase in alertness and energy in order to be able to keep your mind sharp.
Stay Busy
You can always get rid of couchlock by occupying your mind and body into doing something you love. There is no better way to enjoy your high than to indulge in one of your favourite hobbies. Play a hard video game, Cook Something delicious for the munchies, write something creative, paint, Get outdoors, tend to your plants – DO SOMETHING- Do not let yourself fade out from the scene.
Try CBD Oil
CBD is believed to be able to help with the effects of THC such as getting couch-locked when you really need to be going to work, the next time you feel yourself getting so couch-locked you cannot even move anymore drop a few drops of CBD oil under your tongue, this way you’ll be letting the component directly into your blood streamline.
How To Prevent Couchlock
As they always say prevention is better than cure, and below you will find some help in order to be able to prevent couchlock and get high without waving your energy goodbye!
Eat Some Food Before You Medicate
Before you start hitting on blunts or joints, make sure to eat a whole-hearted meal full of calories. Even though this is not a definite cure this will definitely help regulate sugar levels in the blood which will help you make sure you are not put out of action so easily.
Switch To A Different Strain
As already expressed above, the unique combination of phytochemicals and terpenes on each strain will provide different types of highs allowing you to still enjoy marijuana without getting knocked out. Do your own research and focus on strains which have high-energising effects such as the ones below.
Durban Poison
Power Plant
The main rule to keep in mind is to check the terpenes and keep away from terpenes such as myrcene and opt for those which are higher in terpenes such as limonene and pinene which are known to have energising effects.
Learn To Pace Yourself
As expressed above, couchlock is something which is normally depending on how much marijuana you consume. Make sure to know your limits and consume strategically.If you are going to work right after your smoking session make sure you don’t go over your limit. You will most probably not enjoy getting paranoid at work because your boss simply keeps wondering why you have such red eyes.
How To Take Advantage Of Couchlock
You have not taken all the precautions in order to avoid couchlock, you have now called in sick for work or maybe you were really looking to get so stoned as to become a part of the couch, anyways now it is done and you are couch-locked, what to do? are you simply going to waste the whole day internalizing everything and becoming a victim of self-induced anxiety while you’re high? Hello No! I won’t let you do that my fellow stoner I want to make sure you learn how to enjoy every smoking session under every condition. With the advice below, the sensation of being stuck to the couch will turn into a warm and comfortable sensation of being cuddled by your blankets making sure all your stresses are melted away.
Watch Movies
Even when you’re not medicating watching a movie will transport you to a whole different world. Try watching a movie while you’re couch-locked you will feel yourself immersed in the experience so much you will start to notice stuff you would not have otherwise, you will be able to understand the story in a much better way and maybe watch the movie from a new perspective. It is also common for you to get new ideas which will benefit your life by simply watching movies when you are in such a state. You will be able to take in all the sounds, colours and narratives coming your way.
Listen To Music
The music feels great no matter what you are doing, doing so while you are couch locked you will be able to reach new vibes coming from your music, and you will be able to tune into the vibes coming out from the music you are listening to much easier. You will find yourself singing and bumping your head to it, if you can move a single muscle at all, that is. Listen to music with some great bass and you will feel it sending ripples through your soul.
Play Video Games
Similarly to watching movies, playing video games while high will immerse you so much into the experience it will be a whole other world. Many gamers have actually reported feeling a laser-like focus where all other distractions simply seem to fall to the side, they are not even relevant anymore. This actually assisted these gamers with their abilities being able to experience the game through a whole other scope. Anything from a slow-paced open-world exploration to a hardcore first-person shooting game will help your mind be alert and active.
While couchlock is definitely not anyone’s cup of tea some stoners do tend to particularly seek these types of effects. While the preventative measures above will help you prevent or even deal with couchlock whilst you are still under the effect. If you ever find yourself couch-locked, make sure you follow our guidelines in order to be able to make the most out of it.
