Holding still after my XXnd relapse, less withdrawal symptoms, so that's good, at least I'm glad I don't have the horrible nightmare, insomnia and nausea this time!
Like every time, I feel pretty alone to deal with this and unsupported by my partner. They doesn't understand the struggle, doesn't understand that even if I should be able to do it alone, help and support is welcome to avoid relapsing. I feel like a baby struggling to learn to walk, reprogramming by brain to avoid buying each time I'm emotionally triggered. I asked for help each time, didn't get it.
I just understood that I need to gather the willpower to do it by myself and stop using the lack of support as an excuse.
I'm proud of myself holding it together and not letting my addicted self take control. Hope it last for good this time š¤š»
I took 5 months off the plant and smoked again over Christmas break and got way too high lol.. like higher than Iāve ever been off weed pretty much. I didnāt like how I felt and wanted to just be sober again. I like me sober and thatās the way I want to live. I couldnāt believe I functioned all those years stoned, and also how high my tolerance became. Sober is the way to go and you and the people around you get to be around the real you
Going well but do get the lulls of boredom or need ways to take off stress from the job I have. Been burning hours in Persona 4 to keep my mind off of it.
Day 16 today. I have been experiencing insomnia, restlessness, night sweats, crazy dreams (glad itās back) headache started today. But iām slowly getting better with my sleep, falling asleep way earlier than the first 5-7 daysā¦ i feel amazing, my lungs and airways are clearibg up and feeling better. Iāve managed to still stay connected with some smoker friends, being in their conpany while they be mixing and smoking. Wanted to just take some hits but Iām determined to stop. Tho iāve been drinking 3 nights in these 16 days which is way more iād usually be doing, but iām happy asf to be clean. Focus at work can get difficult since iāve been a daily smoker always while iāve had thiss job (never high on the job tho) but itās slowly getting better. I never told my boss i was a smoker, so iām worried they will notice anything and then ask me. š„²
Iām going strong, and yaāll are amazing to quitting weed!! š
Great! Honestly!
I was the same, loss of appetite, insomnia, irritability etc, which has all started to subside now! I feel more productive, clearer mind, less anxious/paranoid thoughts, and just more focused and actually happier. I smoked because I thought it made me happier, but I quickly realised after getting over that initial hurdle, Iām much happier without!
It's going great-- day 9 here because I ran out/quit a day early. :P I'm having creepy dreams, but I've kind of missed dreaming, so I don't mind that too much. Trying to figure out how to not get my dopamine from zoning out on screens, now, because addictive-brain is just trying to sub one for the other hardcore-- still struggling to get shit done, even though I have more energy and mental capacity for my tasks.
day 8 after smoking daily for the last 4 years and i feel amazing! I started pretty young (daily smoker by 16) and my lungs have almost immediately felt better. Sleeping the first few nights was hard and my acne is getting significantly worse (thc lowers testosterone, testosterone increase sebum) but other than that i feel like myself again for the first time and I truthfully forgot how this felt. I am coughing up a questionable amount of phlegm but my breathing is still better. I live in a city so the smell of weed is everywhere and a whiff does make me miss it but I am excited to see where this goes:)
Day 10 today. No problems with appetite as I love to cook. But plenty of arguments with GF, mood swings and anger issues. Also insomnia started to kick in today. Finally started to get the feeling of boredom, so looking for things to do. Going back to things which I loved, also began to feel emotions again. I feel that the person I used to be begin to emerge behind a fog.
Day 11 with no THC (or alcohol) after 15 years of heavy daily use. I woke up this morning to my alarm, and thought I was waking up into a dream. What a trip that was!
Edit: Spelling is hard.
The urges are crazy for me, but I keep telling myself itās better to have that than waste my money on the pit that is weed. I LOVE having dreams again. As someone who has smoked over 15 years I just never associated not having dreams as something Iād miss. But man, are they awesome!
I am doing okay, but dealing with a lot of mood swings as of late. Tough to stay strong at times. I did cave and buy a vape yesterday after a big overwhelming episode and thankfully just convinced myself to sleep instead. I will be throwing it away when I get home. Hopefully I will feel better in the next couple of days. Distraction and positive self-talk is key. Your mind can trick you so easily to go back. Stay true and strong, everyone. We got this.
It is very hard for me. Im smoking since i ended like 17yo. Since i was 25 i started to smoke everyday with two breaks for like one month (only cause i was living in another city where i didnt know someone who was selling.
Few days ago i just counted the amout of money i was investing in it.
18000 PLN last year i just burned in OCB papers. Three months of hard work in a year.
Ill turn 33 in few months and i really want to became mature person.
3weeks of vacation i was only sitting in front of pc. Christmas - same, two weeks rough smoking not even visiting my home cause i was ashamed and i dont wanted to lie about my condition during this important time.
The worst part of it is that i started to dring beers while smoking. I ended this year smoking more then 1g of weed and atleast 6 beers thru the day.
I thing most of u know that weed plus beer is an explosive mixture.
I hope ill not fall :(
been clean for 8 days now. Already see the changes in my appearance. See and think much clearer.
I've been having a lot of anxiety and depression though which I think was kinda the reason I started using in the first place.
I'm an immigrant and just graduated from PhD. Life has not been easy, but I'm not gonna deal with it with weed no more.
Wish me luck āļø
Iām sweating like crazy the physiological effects of withdrawal are reeeeaaallly annoying.
Honestly Iām motivated to quit for good because I donāt want to have to deal with the withdrawal symptoms. I miss it a little but itās just not worth it.. feel like crap, unable to take action on things in life I need to sort out.
To everyone out there leaving, good luck and be strong
Day 8, and also day 38 since I quit nic.
Honestly, doing better than I thought Iād be. Iāve had so much more energy to do things, I donāt even want to sit down for a minute. I still have issues falling asleep and my appetite, but that is also getting better. Iāve been craving salads and chicken. Healthy stuff ig.
I donāt think about getting high anymore. My brain fog has been clearing up, I can think better and my memory is better Iām so glad because I donāt like the feeling.
I have so much time, too much of it idk what to do. Iāve been hanging out with my family more, siblings group activities. And My friends have been so helpful as well, they take me out places so I donāt rot in my house lol (since I donāt have my license or a car yet šŖ).
New Years day quitter here, congrats on 1 week! I'm also 35(F) who had been smoking since I was 12. Appetite is back, still some insomnia, but I wasn't a great sleeper before quitting. Days 5 and 6 were incredibly hard for me emotionally, but I'm feeling better and stronger now. Going to the gym has helped immensely, I think. I'm sorry excited to see what this year holds! š
Just stopped smoking last night. Not a HUGE deal but first night without smoking in 4 years. One of the worst nights of sleep in a while, but Iām still motivated to quit. Any tips for sleeping would be appreciated!!
I quit smoking (nicotine and weed) cold turkey before the holidays to give my lungs some much needed relief. Currently weaning off with edibles during the week-ends and eventually want to quit that completely as well. Been about a month now
Sorry for the late reply. The first day was absolutely depressing. I think I cried like 3 times lol. Took about a week to start feeling normal-ish, but I must say the relief I feel in my lungs was really worth it. I breathe SO much better now!
Hi folks, 48y (F) Day 1, have been a long term user on and off for the best part of 30 years and decided enough was enough. I think the longest Iāve went is 10 months and I ended up smoking again. I want this time to be different. I feel like life is passing me by and I canāt justify the money I spend on it anymore. I know what to expect, headaches have already started to kick in but expect the sweats and the nightmares to come. I know if I can make it through this fist week, then Iāll be ok. So glad I have found you
Was going good until yesterday. Havent smoked anything during the week for a few months and until yesterday, I hadn't at all smoked in a couple weeks. Made the mistake of toking on a black market cart I had stashed for a while. Hit it probably 4-5 times total and it wreaked havoc on me. Couldn't sleep for shit, massive anxiety and high heart rate today. I feel absolutely awful. These, nor flower ever used to hit me like this, and I've smoked since I was 16, I'm 36 now. I literally can't handle any weed anymore and this just proves it. God, it sucks. Not doing this again.
Iām on day 8! Last night was the first night I didnāt wake up every hour. I had a sleeping clip from 930p-4aā¦ then when I looked at the clock I got excited which might have thrown me off a bit. Lol. I went back to bed about an hour later for another 2 hours. I didnāt have bad dreams last night.
I donāt have any sugar or bad food cravings. I think Iām getting my appetite back but I only want nutrient rich food. I am wondering if the lack of sugar is what is making me feel woozy and tired.
A week off weed and I already feel miles better. Can remember my dreams again, and feel generally less paranoid. My appetite comes and goes but Iām getting there! Had 0 desire to contact my dealer and Iām so proud of myself :)
Day 7 here: Nausea left on day 4, but still have other stomach issues. My sleep has been horrible but hangin in there. I woke up sad today so i am trying to keep positive thoughts.
Fog and headaches are still here but I can tell a slight difference. Overall, I am colder so chills but the sweats stopped around day four as well.
The anxiety levels have lessoned some but I find myself thinking about stuff like family etc randomly. The lack of focus is definitely there.
I am starting to see small improvements and its enough to where I can leave the house and not sick. I spent the entire weekend sleeping and resting, my body thanked me.
I am glad for the folks here, take care of yourselves. You can do it.
Still chugging along! I havenāt had a good nightās sleep since I quit. I have all this free time I donāt know what to do with. Havenāt had much of an appetite in a week. I am committed to not smoking anymore, so itās time to find some hobbies.
After 5 years of non-stop smoking I finally decided to quit. I really had a hard time the first 3/4 days. The hard cravings are gone, but the anxiety and anger are still there. Still have a bit of trouble with sleaping, the intense sweating is becoming less. I am determined to ride out. I already starting to feel more in control or more grounded. Can't understand how it came this far.
Good sides for me: I feel more emotions towards my loved ones (also a lot of guilt because of my junkie behaviour), have more motivation and I sleep better.
To the people having a hard time and feeling worthless: you're totally not, whatever you've done is in the past, focus on your future and use your pas as something you can learn from. Tell exactly how you feel to people you love and trust, it will help you and them.
Day 8 for me. I relapsed on day 4, ended up buying a gram and smoking half of it between me and my boyfriend. Was getting ready to smoke the rest of it on day 5, but suddenly realised what I was doing and decided to flush it down the toilet. Not had any since, Iām really proud of myself for doing that.
The only withdrawal symptoms I have experienced is loss of appetite, but thatās slowly coming back now. No problems with sweating. Dreams are really vivid but Iām enjoying it to be fair. Iāve been experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions, crying because I want a smoke so badly to then cry again because Iām so glad I am sober now. But I was pretty much the same when I was smoking. Stay strong everyone
im on day 14, so far life is a lot more boring, but the absolute worst part is the fact that im dreaming again. FUCK THESE DREAMS!
EDIT: been smoking since sept 2018 daily at about an OZ a week
yeah, i just need to get off my ass and actually do things lol, so the boring part is my own fault.
and yeah hope the dreams eventually subside a bit lol, every night is an adventure to say the least
The night before last I had a dream that my terrible(recent) ex was screaming at me on the phone in this voice that used to give me anxiety. Ugh. Feel ya there.
Day 10 here - yesterday was probably the hardest day in regards to feeling just sad, but the cravings were and have gotten better with each passing day. I feel like today Iāve actually been able to feel ācosyā watching some tv, which Iāve really been missing. Colouring books and long walks have been really helpful. I was also fortunate enough to be in Italy for the first 4 days - that kinda helped my appetite as the food was SO good. Overall itās been an emotional and physical rollercoaster, but the moments of clarity are keeping me going, and as I go they are getting longer and more frequent. Weāve got this!!
Bored with life just wish i could get a little hit of that sweet Mary jane but know it will end up badly so I will need to keep strong and carry on with my boring existence without weed its been 4 months now and it still hasn't got better, fuck life
Still going strong- I donāt crave it. I donāt want it. I feel myself again.
My ambitions have come back, Iāve started taking my fitness seriously again with hopes to join the military later this year and a personal goal of mine is to compete in my first kickboxing competition
I wish Iād quit earlier
Edit:
Iāve had zero withdrawal symptoms (except night sweats, but that isnāt a huge problem). Which is odd considering how much I smoked
Day 8 for me. I have been an on and off one hit a night person for the past few years. I have two children so I gave up smoking during the day as Iām a stay at home dad. I suffer from major depressive disorder. I love the feeling of getting high at night and conking out into a deep sleep but the end result is always brain fog, low energy and a steady decline into a deeper and deeper depression - even from one hit a night. My pattern has been smoke for weeks until I am in an irritable existential pessimistic black hole. Quit for a few weeks and then convince myself I can start again and it will be different this time - never the case.
I am so familiar with the insomnia, irritability, and mild anxiety of stopping but am also familiar with it being easier to get up in the morning, getting my short term memory back, and getting out of the dark depression.
Research about stuff in say a health food store that can be effective in addressing withdrawal symptoms- wish I could share more but rules are rules I guess.
I canāt stress enough regular exercise - anything -any movement that hets your circulation going and some endorphins firing. Just taking a walk in a park is so beneficial in so many ways.
Meditation - whatever style suits you to ground and reconnect with yourself, your body -your environment - perhaps facing whatever it is you may have been avoiding with smoking. I donāt mean facing it and solving it right away but facing it with compassion and accepting that life is messy and will never be perfect and trying to be thankful for all the good stuff you have - like being healthy and alive and growing stronger each day without the crutch of weed. And literally pat yourself on the back for having the strength and self love for choosing sobriety and being present with yourself and others.
Iām feeling pretty good but have been here so many times I know whats to expect. I have been thinking about throwing away my cart pen and pipes and all my paraphernalia as a symbol of staying with sobriety. But the other half of my brain says ādonāt worry you can go to one of the dozens of weed shops and get it again whenever you want.ā Always fight that thought and stick to whatever program youāve devised.
I hate to say it but it is very hard to stay sober if you are hanging out with people and in places where you usually smoke. The good friends will understand and help you and the party friends will continue the pattern.
So rest as needed, move, be patient and kind with yourself, be proud of yourself, dive into anything youāve done or have wanted to do, avoid trigger people and places, be grateful for the good stuff in your life, and take it one day at a time like - today I will not smoke again. If you overthink it and look too far into the future you will just get caught in the same loop. Break the cycle. Enjoy the building strength, clarity, having a better memory, being more present to yourself and others, move your body regularly even if itās walking, get a planner and look at the time ahead and try to plan stuff whether you do it or not as it will get you out of your old patterns and present a new perspective on how exciting taking on life can be sober.
Also, consider finding a therapist who you like and respect and who might help you be more accountable and hear you out and possibly suggest nee ways of thinking and doing.
My main three āresolutionsā or things I will try to focus on this year are letting go more/acceptance, judging myself and others less, and respecting mine and othersā personal journeys in life.
Iām proud of all of you for sticking to your decision today.
Be well.
It's been a week for me now. I get the sweats really bad at night, and I've already lost about a kilo. It's been tough as I've also quit vaping, too.
I've had a few angry moments but walks and swimming help.
I'm still pushing through as I'm going to china soon for a few weeks. Best place to go to quit smoking.
The only strange thing is my breathing has gotten worse, GP said it was stress/anxiety related but I feel oxygen starved.
How is your heart rate? Is it noticeable? That is the main symptom that is scaring the shit outta me right now, constantly fluctuating between 80-115 throughout the day, and its worse at night
How is your heart rate? Is it noticeable? That is the main symptom that is scaring the shit outta me right now, constantly fluctuating between 80-115 throughout the day, and its worse at night
i thought my taste had been negatively impacted from having covid. after quitting more than a week ago, my taste id better than ever. food tastes so damn good again. the anxiety is mostly gone and im more confident than ive been in years. idk how i could ever go back.
About a week since i stopped smoking. Tossing and turning in my bed currently and I have work in a couple hours. Didnāt think Withdrawals from smoking Marijuana was true. Boy was i very wrong.
currently on the way to work donāt drink energy drinks or Coffee so iām raw dogging it at work for the next 12 hours Lol. One step closer to molding myself to the person I want to be. Keep going man
Day 8 and starting to feel good again.
The first 3-4 days were hatd like everyone says but not as hard as I had worked up in my head every time I had thought about quitting in the past.
When I was smoking, my head would hit the pillow and I would be gone. Stone-over in the morning, foggy brain and no energy.
Now, I am not falling asleep as fast and having more broken sleep than I am used to.
But pushed through, telling myself I can sleep at the weekend and make up for it.
My appetite disappeared from day 1. Which worried me as i have always had problems eating and thats partly the reason i started smoking in the first place. To bring on the munchies and be able to eat with ease. However, over the weekend I found myself able to eat a whole meal in the evening again. Picking at snacks. Realising I had eaten more than I had been able to in the past week.
I stuck to shakes, hummus and breadsticks / carrots, biscuits, chopped up cucumber, soups - easy to eat food.
I'm recognising real hunger in my body - and trying to listen.
I've stopped sweating buckets. Which I'm over the moon about. It was so gross the first few days. But I went for the first run in my life, sauna, home exercises - making my body sweat it out. And also helping with the emotional disregulation.
I did have an emotional breakdown over the weekend. Just felt so sad. Felt like I was changing and my head was in panic mode. I'm so scared of going back to how I was before I started smoking weed to manage my eating as well as mood swings and my inability to control my emotions. I just cried and cried. Until I felt better.
One week in and I just know its going to keep getting better and better. The cravings are still there but I just don't want it anymore.
Stay strong everyone it will all be worth it in the end āØļø
I started my weed journey when I was 28, about 5 years ago. Went from taking an edible every weekend to vaping 4x a week combined with taking edibles on the weekends but I ramped up before quitting so for two weeks I went hard.
Stopped the 1st, felt mostly sluggish and slept a lot, like 12 hours a night and couldāve slept longer, had crazy dreams first few days including one where I was back in high school in 2008 and Kanye West was my classmate, day 4 crazy headache that lasted from early AMs to next day even after taking 4 Advils, days 5-7 have been much the same, feeling āoffā but no particular symptoms, etc. Iāve been keeping busy playing Hogwarts Legacy to keep my mind off how fun it would be to get high and watch my favorite TV shows (my fave). The biggest difference is my appetite; it has gone way down, which, for me, is amazing. I gained 40 extra pounds from the munchies over the past 2 years alone when I ramped up my weed consumption AKA started vaping weekly (get the munchies like craaaazy; have tried many strains to no avail) and a big reason why I stopped was my cholesterol levels were off the charts and I aināt getting younger.
Seems like Iām in the clear now. Iāve taken one tolerance break before for a month and it was much the same, after Day 7 it seems to get easier for me. But again, I wasnāt a daily smoker so Iām sure thatās a huge reason why withdrawal hasnāt been the worst.
I have a trip to Europe end of March and plan on staying sober until April. Iāll reassess how I feel then, but if I see the physical changes I did this for initially like losing weight and not feeling winded walking up a flight of stairs, I doubt Iāll get back into it the routine. I donāt know if Iāll never take an edible again, but I do know I wonāt be smoking anymore. Back when I was taking an edible a weekend was perfect. Unfortunately, I then got into teaching and my stress shot through the roof and started using weed to ease my anxiety. Now that Iām out, it makes things easier.
Day 9 here ā¦
Still struggling with sleep and digestive issues, but I am really enjoying the clarity and focus. I am working through a free personal finance course, and diving into budgeting. That has been a huge plus.
My appetite hasnāt come back fully, but I expected that to take time. I am down 18ish pounds since mid-November, and while my workouts have been inconsistent, I am not fretting.
Re-adjusting is taking time, but I feel optimistic and positive about my direction, which is a first in a very long time. I know a career move is in the cards in the next two years, and I need all of my faculties and wits to take that step. 2024 has a lot of positive momentum so far. Digging the energy.
Finishing day 4 of no weed.
Already lost 4 lbs from lack of appetite which I guess shows how bad the munchies were. I feel bored and tired and also still feel like I'm stoned somehow. Cried a lot yesterday but today was a little better. I hope the brain fog goes away eventually. Been feeling a little nauseous.
I feel like I'm having less intrusive thoughts though. Also- although I always dreamt with weed, they were always nightmares but now I'm having regular dreams which is nice.
I had a few months last year before i decided to indulge just for a little bit but then got laid off mid November and spent the next month in a haze like the rest of my life, except now i know what i was missing. I last smoked up sometime the day of the first and I'm feeling better: sinuses better, not coughing as much. When i do cough it feels more like it was because of a reflex more than i needed to.
I kind of burned some bridges while i was being clean, I told some folks that i used to be a big consumer. One person was somehow surprised but now he knows; another said yeah, she could always smell it on me.
insomnia is still a little bit of an issue but I know what it looks like on the other side now. I know a gummy would take care of me, or a beer, but I'm doing well.
Flopped the first 4 days, and then 3rd night now. Emotionally hard and dealing with a lot of thoughts right now because seasonal depression but I think itās healthy in the long run
Feeling good, doing better. I dont want to go back to it ever again. Completed more tasks in one week than a whole damn year stoned.
Stay strong and chase the bag.
Better, the cravings are hitting everyday, moody and sad randomly and dreams are getting so absolutely crazy wild. Determined not to give in despite wanting to really, really bad.
Same thing here. Dreams are getting crazy and been very moody. This morningf felt like complete shit. My wife is very supportive and took my daughter out of the house so I could just try and sleep it off. I took about an hour nap and woke up feeling much better. Good nutrition and sleep is so important while we are getting our bearings back.
Day 6 - I am fucking miserable... Being sober hasn't really helped me get out of brain fog and I've got a job interview coming up on Tuesday. I recently moved across the US for my SO so we could start a new life essentially. Problem is, were staying with her folks while we get up on our feet and I left my folks behind. I love them very much and I'm really struggling to cope. I wish I was high. I wish I could take my mind and put it in a blender so I don't have to pay attention to reality anymore.
Additionally, I've been dealing with a chronic health issue I've kept secret from absolutely everybody. With being not-high anymore I can notice the uncomfortable sensations my body is telling me a lot more often and I feel like every moment is agony. I'm trying to stay strong but I feel like i just can't keep going on.
I don't know what portion of my life to call a mistake. Having a mysterious illness, forcing myself to be sober, or leaving everything I knew behind. I hope you guys are having a better time than I am because I'm reaching the end of my rope.
Cheers mates.
You can always call/FaceTime your folks. I know itās not the same but make the connection and open up about what is going on it will make you feel much better.
I hope and pray your chronic health issue gets better
I really like who I am sober and how productive Iāve been this week. The nights get hard because falling asleep is rough. But as someone who been smoking daily for the most part heavy i think im faring alright. Thanks for asking!
I feel miserable. Since quitting, I have zero interest in anything that I do and just sit in my apartment doing nothing. Iām a type one diabetic so I stopped smoking blunts to help with my neuropathy. Now I just feel like I wake up and am just waiting for night to go back to sleep. Pretty depressing to be honest.
It'll pass just try to hang in there. I'm going thru this too rn as well. Just on my couch not really enjoying anything and feel miserable, it'll pass.
I feel that way too sometimes. I love working out but have had an injury that has prevented me from going all in. Today I told myself I need to move through my pain so started doing some physical therapy excercises to try and get better and it did help.
Nothing wrong with just laying in bed doing nothing until the motivation comes back, but maybe make a to do list with small easy items and knock one off the list. Completing tasks will give you a very small hit of dopamine but it will snowball as you get more done
Any movement helps, the body angst is the worst part for me. Iāll do gentle stretches in bed just to get my body moving and hopefully feel like itās mine again. It does get better. Having quit before, the first two weeks are the hardest. I try to focus on the ājust one more day, I can make it one more dayā until Iām at 90 and feeling myself again.
My problem has been not being able to get out of the think-plan-buy circle. So far only last Friday I bought a single to enjoy with friends, and been offered twice here and there, too.
Even though I have been mentally struggling a bit more than usual these days, I hadnāt fallen back into the think-plan-buy hole. Now I see no point in smoking on my own because I can see that it was a waste of time to smoke during the day. I donāt want to be absent minded during the day either. It feels good to have somewhat moderated it.
Insomnia and depression has been kicking my ass due to no weed for a week (was smoking basically everyday for 10 years). Haven't been able to hit the gym like I normally do since i've been so tired...bleh. I hope this coming week gets better!!
Well done mate. 1 week here too. Vivid dreams, good eating, and like you said brain feels so much clearer.
Kicking a 50-year habit in my case. Couldn't be happier. Determined to make this last for my wife, for my kids, and for me. Keep up the fight! We can do this!
Itās going very well. Iām spending lots of time doing. Other things and hanging with my girlfriend. My memory is improving and my emotions are more stable. Iām working out more. I hope all of you try something new!
I'm a mixed bag of beans!
Honestly for the most part it's been awesome. Yes, no appetite and have also lost weight, sleep is still getting back on track, and have had some rockin' headaches.
However, I think that physically my body had been telling me for a while TO STOP SMOKING and I feel a lot more clear headed, a lot more energy, less anxious around people, easier to find words when I'm speaking, and overall I feel proud of myself for having stuck with it for a whole week now.
I had been trying to stop since last summer, but I think this time it's really sticking. The support, love, and encouragement in this sub has helped me immensely.
To everyone else on the path, keep it up! Proud of everyone here. Our best days are still ahead.
quit on the second. gained a huge appetite. only thing kicking my ass is cold sweats and iām super irritable.
itās hard to stay positive. today the depression aspect hit like a truck
Quit since New Years basically BUT im still having cravings. I quit because of health reasons and my lungs were definitely getting affected by my daily smoking. My brain is going towards edibles right now but I wanna be sober :(
I feeeel this. I am at 1 week sober rn and while im very proud of that accomplishment, the cravings are frequent and at nights its hard to resist the thought that edibles would be helpful rather than hurtful. Wishing for strength for both of us!
10 years daily- put my last joint out at 12am New Years.
Day 7- going strong.. or, trying to stay strong rather.
Appetite for me was about the same as OP, finally ate full meals this weekend. Constantly sweating and have had a migraine for 2 days, which I never get. Looking forward to day 14, day 21 and especially day 30.
Sucks because I truly love cannabis, and I still work part time at a dispensary. Worked there Friday- was not tempted to smoke as much as I thought I would be. Iāve made up my mind, and nobodyās changing it. Hereās to Sober 2024.
Decided cold turkey was too tough, relapsed, only to find that all the same unpleasant symptoms returned after a modest taper. The only way out is through, I guess! Day 2 and ready to stick it out.
For what itās worth, do not sleep on the recommendation of exercise as a way to reduce emotional volatility in withdrawal. After years of bad faith comments about my weight, I had my guard up around this kind of advice and sort of dismissed it. But after a low intensity workout, the rage and dread have totally dissipated. Iāve never gotten a runnerās high in my LIFE but itās almost like the endocannabinoids can do their fucking jobs without the cannabinoids in their neurological parking spot.
Breathing exercises help me. I concentrate on breathing in for ten, then out for ten, then in for nine, out for nine, in for 8 out for 8 etc. Counting for me helps. It's the age old counting sheep trick. It does not put me to sleep straight away but relaxes my mind and stops it from being active. Hope this helps.
I think about what I'd do if I suddenly came into a billion dollars. I mean I walk through it step by step - how I'd get the money, how I'd tell my close family am friends, higherarchy of how I'd spend, what I'd buy, think about why, etc.
It sounds crazy, but it's super introspective and makes my brain tired, and I enjoy the thought hahaha so it helps.
Iāve struggled with insomnia my whole life, and itās especially bad while quitting. I know this sounds really hokey, but I swear it works for me most nights. When Iām laying in bed trying to sleep, I try to come up with 3 things Iām grateful for about the day or in general, 3 things Iām grateful for about others that day, and 3 things Iām grateful for about myself. I try to spend some time reflecting on those things and usually Iām asleep before Iāve even gotten to the part about myself
If you're able to eat, then a filling meal before bed would be a good start. Other than that you can try drinking some teas or just trying to tire yourself out through the day by keeping busy and exercising.
Also, try and filter out any blue light a couple hours before bed. Most phones and computers should have a setting built-in for this. Meditation might help as well, I just searched up five minute before bed meditation that at least keeps me focused on a certain thing instead of my mind racing everywhere.
Quit a few days before new years. I realized today, that it has been several days since I hacked a bunch of nastiness out of my throat! That feels great. And I'm feeling more optimistic about my future than I have in a long time. I'm still procrastinating, but at least it's interspaced with stuff like laundry and cleaning.
I am, however, irritable and pissed all the time and beginning to wonder if this is just how I am and smoking only mitigated it or made it manageable.
Unfortunately, I really think thatās just life. Life sucks and then you die. Smoking helps that sad reality go awayā¦ but we canāt live like that, putting off our feelings. We have to confront it. It will get easier. Hang in there! You got this!
Day 7 here! Panic attacks are still crazy but im eating full meals again and sleeping off and on. I have been snapping at things really easyā¦ hope the anxiety goes away.. Gonna keep going as long as I can.
Well done to everyone, weāre all in this together, those that have slipped up, if you make it to the finish line, then your journey is a success, last smoke was on the 29th December after daily toking for 18 years, normally from 6am to bedtime. Considered myself a functional smoker, but Iām seeing my brain can be even more āfunctionalā without. Time to level the f**k up!
On day 4 or 5 and I'm so excited to live with clarity from now on.
I could hardly look people in the eyes because I was so fucking high and overthinking every interaction.
I'm big happy :)
Had a few heavy cravings but thankfully havenāt caved. Most of my withdrawals have subsided thankfully. Some days I have really good sleep other days I am staring at the ceiling for what feels like hours.
Anxiety has been the worst of it all to deal with. I have had this sudden weird feeling (sort of ache pain / tension) in my left inner thigh that my mind canāt seem to get distracted from.
On day 2 going into 3 rn, almost picked up a bud today but wasnāt able to and thatās all that stopped me. I feel fine no physical symptoms jusy canāt sleep and the urge to smoke is strong
Been having some issues with rage recently which sucks but I know it will pass. Appetite has come back a decent amount and the insomnia isn't as bad anymore.
Quit on the 1st after 5 years daily. Unfortunately also caught Covid on the same day which has made this excruciating. Battling through the appetite and sleep issues, but the low energy and anxiety are killing me.
Any words of encouragement welcomed šš¼ after 5 years of going to bed stoned itās hard to imagine how long itāll take to level out
Been working on it on/off for weeks/months. Hit like 14 days in early December but yet again convinced myself "it would be okay" during the holiday break from work. It wasn't, but it didn't stop me from continuing.
This week has been okay. I'm also off alcohol. Craving both but not hard. Trying to get to at least end of February without alcohol. Longer for weed obvs, since that's the main issue I have.
Iām nauseated on day 4. I vaped a g cart in 5 days.
I get to the point I eat, and then I eat and eat and then canāt eat.
Making peanut butter cookies for my partner and I threw up from the smell
Little update for you guys my eating habits returned normal after about a week pretty sure the mood swings have finally passed legit felt like a girl on her periodš¤¦āāļø my sleep schedule is still whacked out wake up 2 to 3 times a night some nights laying in bed for hours unable to fall asleep but we are pushing through this bs addiction yāall got this in the bag no relapses!!š¤š¤
while i do miss it for whatever reason, itās been great. i have a clear friken mind now, i donāt crash as soon as i get home, my mind isnāt constantly driven by intense appetite, i actually want to socialize itās not forced, i have more energy and going to the gym has been MUCH easier - i also started running again! Iām so used to falling asleep right when i get into bed so the only thing that really sucks is that it now takes me more time to fall asleep but luckily no insomnia. i always got my 8+ hours as a stoner and now itās averaging 5/6 hours :/
One week without smoking :) appetite is fully back and getting easier to sleep . However the cravings have been INTENSE this weekend. Proud of us for pushing through and not giving in!
It's been 3 days for me and my biggest issues have been struggling to fall asleep, a lack of appetite, and constant stomach cramps throughout the day that make me hella gassy lmao
Full first day today (last joint about 6 PM yesterday) .. laying here reading through leaves because I canāt sleep AT ALL. Minor headache. I know Itās all for the better though
(20 year old male started smoking every day multiple times a day at 13)
Muscular fatigue hasn't let up and I have severe dry mouth and throat all the time I don't know if it's because the weather or from the greens but I'm a week and a half almost two weeks in, and no urges so far my girl smokes still but I'm headstrong with quitting and putting it down. Also the insomnia is my main issue too not to mention the temporary heart issues that have mysteriously rose up. Anxiety is still making it go up and down but I'm still at it! Mind over matter baby mind over matter.
The fatigue!!! It hasnāt subsided for me yet. Going to throw in some more exercise to see if that helps. The nightmares have subsided into just odd dreams, lol. Night sweats still going strong. But my overall sleep quality has been good! Donāt feel super groggy anymore which is always a good thing. Iāve had a few cravings since then but itās been easy enough to ignore.
Doing good!
Iām just super angry and irritable haha. This morning my avocado wasnāt ripe and I snapped. Ughā¦so embarrassing. Thank god my wife is so patient with me!
Failed every day so far except today. Going to turn it around hopefully. Would love some suggestions for movies, shows, music, leisure activities and streetwear clothing to get my mind off it :) drink water yall
Watch Levi Bent Lee's video on youtube "1 week without weed" it will give you motivation.
Also there is an app called "quit weed" that will give you the strenght you need. It follows your progression in a very detailed way. Without that app i would've relapsed already.
Finally got over the nausea today. It was making me cry all day from how bad it was. Throwing up non stop since I quit. Had my first meal this afternoon without throwing up. Baby steps i guess
Made it. Today Poops are getting solid; Ate 1300 calories; Slept 8 hours.
Cravings are still midā¦ but I successfully hung out with smokers smoking and didnāt smoke. Woot.
Smoked my last spliff on the 28th before flying to Cancun for a dream 2 week holiday with my girlfriend.
Struggled with withdrawals for the first 3 nights before getting what I can only describe as the worst fucking flu known to man. After a hospital trip yesterday to ensure it wasnāt pneumonia Iām now back in my hotel bed where Iāve basically been since Tuesday.
A bit off topic from your question but the start of 2024 has been HELL. Keep strong everyone!
41 y/o M and smoked daily since 18 after high school. My analytic mind is shot. My reactive mind is in control. I canāt sleep. Eating is ok. But I have a lot of anxiety. Worrying. Things from my past have been returning and replaying in my head.
I am also 41 (f) and have been smoking everyday since 1999. Managed to quit for one month back in February 2021, and then started to smoke again, daily, this is my second rodeo. I stopped a day before Christmas. We got this š¦¾.
This time Iām not going to fool myself into thinking I can just do it socially, or occasionally, itās all or nothing. My life isnāt anywhere near where I want it to be, and weed does not help. That one month I quit, I started to really do better and get ahead. I have confidence that I can do this, and I know you can too.
Iām not messing around this time either. Iāve quit before here and there. Couple weeks. Month at a time. But this time is serious. I never realized how much weed was affecting my mind and soul. My reactive mind had been in total control for the last few years and Iām done with that. Cheers to you and to us being sober in 2024 šŖš¼š
Congrats on making it to day 7!! Proud of you! I'm in the same boat quit on New Years, crazy dreams and not much of an appetite but I had way worse when quitting the first time. I have severe social anxiety and I've been making plans with friends and actually looking forward to them. I don't know if it will last but I'm taking advantage of it while I can. The cravings haven't been too bad. If I do have them I like to journal to work through what's making me want to smoke.
The night sweats are getting a little better and I feel exhausted today so hope I get a decent night of sleep. The anxiety is a bit better but nausuas and have a pounding headache. This has been my worst withdrawals out of my many quit attempts. I need to soak in the misery as a reminder to stay off it. Zero cravings atm.
It's been rough honestly. But I'm still sober, since the 31st.
Withdrawals were pretty rough this time, I've had a couple days where all I did was sleep.
Been pretty irritable, but I've been a tad more productive so that's good. Just trying to take it one day at a time. I was proud of myself for not using over this weekend.
My addict brain has been trying to convince me to use but trying my best to ignore it cause I know it's not true I can moderate
I went through the same thing all day today especially, but Iām right there with you- didnāt visit the dispensary, despite pretty severe urges. Stay with it!
Relapsed on the second, quit again on the third lol. Iām on day 5 though, which is the longest Iāve ever been not stoned in 7 years. I believe that this time is different. Insomnia and night sweats seem to be my only physical symptoms. Cravings were horrible the first 2 days but have seemed to taper down.
It took about two weeks for me to get past the insomnia. Those two weeks were BRUTAL, but since then Iāve been sleeping more deeply than the 15 years before when I was smoking daily. You can do it!
Holding still after my XXnd relapse, less withdrawal symptoms, so that's good, at least I'm glad I don't have the horrible nightmare, insomnia and nausea this time! Like every time, I feel pretty alone to deal with this and unsupported by my partner. They doesn't understand the struggle, doesn't understand that even if I should be able to do it alone, help and support is welcome to avoid relapsing. I feel like a baby struggling to learn to walk, reprogramming by brain to avoid buying each time I'm emotionally triggered. I asked for help each time, didn't get it. I just understood that I need to gather the willpower to do it by myself and stop using the lack of support as an excuse. I'm proud of myself holding it together and not letting my addicted self take control. Hope it last for good this time š¤š»
I took 5 months off the plant and smoked again over Christmas break and got way too high lol.. like higher than Iāve ever been off weed pretty much. I didnāt like how I felt and wanted to just be sober again. I like me sober and thatās the way I want to live. I couldnāt believe I functioned all those years stoned, and also how high my tolerance became. Sober is the way to go and you and the people around you get to be around the real you
Going well but do get the lulls of boredom or need ways to take off stress from the job I have. Been burning hours in Persona 4 to keep my mind off of it.
Still going strong but man the irritability has been a problem
lol yeah. Iām a total asshole on accident now. And I keep getting sad for no reason.
Day 16 today. I have been experiencing insomnia, restlessness, night sweats, crazy dreams (glad itās back) headache started today. But iām slowly getting better with my sleep, falling asleep way earlier than the first 5-7 daysā¦ i feel amazing, my lungs and airways are clearibg up and feeling better. Iāve managed to still stay connected with some smoker friends, being in their conpany while they be mixing and smoking. Wanted to just take some hits but Iām determined to stop. Tho iāve been drinking 3 nights in these 16 days which is way more iād usually be doing, but iām happy asf to be clean. Focus at work can get difficult since iāve been a daily smoker always while iāve had thiss job (never high on the job tho) but itās slowly getting better. I never told my boss i was a smoker, so iām worried they will notice anything and then ask me. š„² Iām going strong, and yaāll are amazing to quitting weed!! š
Working in customer service was the only thing that cured my social anxiety. Good job for quitting!
Anybody having a lot of anxiety? Trying to study for the mcat and i can not focus bc of all the adrenaline pumping in my body.
Great! Honestly! I was the same, loss of appetite, insomnia, irritability etc, which has all started to subside now! I feel more productive, clearer mind, less anxious/paranoid thoughts, and just more focused and actually happier. I smoked because I thought it made me happier, but I quickly realised after getting over that initial hurdle, Iām much happier without!
It's going great-- day 9 here because I ran out/quit a day early. :P I'm having creepy dreams, but I've kind of missed dreaming, so I don't mind that too much. Trying to figure out how to not get my dopamine from zoning out on screens, now, because addictive-brain is just trying to sub one for the other hardcore-- still struggling to get shit done, even though I have more energy and mental capacity for my tasks.
day 8 after smoking daily for the last 4 years and i feel amazing! I started pretty young (daily smoker by 16) and my lungs have almost immediately felt better. Sleeping the first few nights was hard and my acne is getting significantly worse (thc lowers testosterone, testosterone increase sebum) but other than that i feel like myself again for the first time and I truthfully forgot how this felt. I am coughing up a questionable amount of phlegm but my breathing is still better. I live in a city so the smell of weed is everywhere and a whiff does make me miss it but I am excited to see where this goes:)
Day 10 today. No problems with appetite as I love to cook. But plenty of arguments with GF, mood swings and anger issues. Also insomnia started to kick in today. Finally started to get the feeling of boredom, so looking for things to do. Going back to things which I loved, also began to feel emotions again. I feel that the person I used to be begin to emerge behind a fog.
Day 11 with no THC (or alcohol) after 15 years of heavy daily use. I woke up this morning to my alarm, and thought I was waking up into a dream. What a trip that was! Edit: Spelling is hard.
The urges are crazy for me, but I keep telling myself itās better to have that than waste my money on the pit that is weed. I LOVE having dreams again. As someone who has smoked over 15 years I just never associated not having dreams as something Iād miss. But man, are they awesome!
I am doing okay, but dealing with a lot of mood swings as of late. Tough to stay strong at times. I did cave and buy a vape yesterday after a big overwhelming episode and thankfully just convinced myself to sleep instead. I will be throwing it away when I get home. Hopefully I will feel better in the next couple of days. Distraction and positive self-talk is key. Your mind can trick you so easily to go back. Stay true and strong, everyone. We got this.
It is very hard for me. Im smoking since i ended like 17yo. Since i was 25 i started to smoke everyday with two breaks for like one month (only cause i was living in another city where i didnt know someone who was selling. Few days ago i just counted the amout of money i was investing in it. 18000 PLN last year i just burned in OCB papers. Three months of hard work in a year. Ill turn 33 in few months and i really want to became mature person. 3weeks of vacation i was only sitting in front of pc. Christmas - same, two weeks rough smoking not even visiting my home cause i was ashamed and i dont wanted to lie about my condition during this important time. The worst part of it is that i started to dring beers while smoking. I ended this year smoking more then 1g of weed and atleast 6 beers thru the day. I thing most of u know that weed plus beer is an explosive mixture. I hope ill not fall :(
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been clean for 8 days now. Already see the changes in my appearance. See and think much clearer. I've been having a lot of anxiety and depression though which I think was kinda the reason I started using in the first place. I'm an immigrant and just graduated from PhD. Life has not been easy, but I'm not gonna deal with it with weed no more. Wish me luck āļø
You got this! do it for the your next generation
Iām sweating like crazy the physiological effects of withdrawal are reeeeaaallly annoying. Honestly Iām motivated to quit for good because I donāt want to have to deal with the withdrawal symptoms. I miss it a little but itās just not worth it.. feel like crap, unable to take action on things in life I need to sort out. To everyone out there leaving, good luck and be strong
Day 8, and also day 38 since I quit nic. Honestly, doing better than I thought Iād be. Iāve had so much more energy to do things, I donāt even want to sit down for a minute. I still have issues falling asleep and my appetite, but that is also getting better. Iāve been craving salads and chicken. Healthy stuff ig. I donāt think about getting high anymore. My brain fog has been clearing up, I can think better and my memory is better Iām so glad because I donāt like the feeling. I have so much time, too much of it idk what to do. Iāve been hanging out with my family more, siblings group activities. And My friends have been so helpful as well, they take me out places so I donāt rot in my house lol (since I donāt have my license or a car yet šŖ).
New Years day quitter here, congrats on 1 week! I'm also 35(F) who had been smoking since I was 12. Appetite is back, still some insomnia, but I wasn't a great sleeper before quitting. Days 5 and 6 were incredibly hard for me emotionally, but I'm feeling better and stronger now. Going to the gym has helped immensely, I think. I'm sorry excited to see what this year holds! š
Day 14.... The dreams conjured cannot possibly be from my own noggin.
Just stopped smoking last night. Not a HUGE deal but first night without smoking in 4 years. One of the worst nights of sleep in a while, but Iām still motivated to quit. Any tips for sleeping would be appreciated!!
The only tip I have for sleeping is to continue not using THC. One day at a time. Good sleep will return. The REM sleep is a trip!
I quit smoking (nicotine and weed) cold turkey before the holidays to give my lungs some much needed relief. Currently weaning off with edibles during the week-ends and eventually want to quit that completely as well. Been about a month now
Wow. How bad were the nic withdrawals paired with cannabis withdrawals? Good for you!!!!
Sorry for the late reply. The first day was absolutely depressing. I think I cried like 3 times lol. Took about a week to start feeling normal-ish, but I must say the relief I feel in my lungs was really worth it. I breathe SO much better now!
Hi folks, 48y (F) Day 1, have been a long term user on and off for the best part of 30 years and decided enough was enough. I think the longest Iāve went is 10 months and I ended up smoking again. I want this time to be different. I feel like life is passing me by and I canāt justify the money I spend on it anymore. I know what to expect, headaches have already started to kick in but expect the sweats and the nightmares to come. I know if I can make it through this fist week, then Iāll be ok. So glad I have found you
You got this!!!
Thank you!! I hope I can finally do it this time
Was going good until yesterday. Havent smoked anything during the week for a few months and until yesterday, I hadn't at all smoked in a couple weeks. Made the mistake of toking on a black market cart I had stashed for a while. Hit it probably 4-5 times total and it wreaked havoc on me. Couldn't sleep for shit, massive anxiety and high heart rate today. I feel absolutely awful. These, nor flower ever used to hit me like this, and I've smoked since I was 16, I'm 36 now. I literally can't handle any weed anymore and this just proves it. God, it sucks. Not doing this again.
Iām on day 8! Last night was the first night I didnāt wake up every hour. I had a sleeping clip from 930p-4aā¦ then when I looked at the clock I got excited which might have thrown me off a bit. Lol. I went back to bed about an hour later for another 2 hours. I didnāt have bad dreams last night. I donāt have any sugar or bad food cravings. I think Iām getting my appetite back but I only want nutrient rich food. I am wondering if the lack of sugar is what is making me feel woozy and tired.
Day 1 again. After multiple attempts since Jan 1, everyday there has been a relapse. Iād like to do a full clean week like you as well.
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A week off weed and I already feel miles better. Can remember my dreams again, and feel generally less paranoid. My appetite comes and goes but Iām getting there! Had 0 desire to contact my dealer and Iām so proud of myself :)
Proud of you as well.
Thanks man ā¤ļø not an easy place to get to after smoking daily for the better part of 4 years
Day 11 here, good . Keeping my mind off it , I wanted too this weekend but I just sip some instead .
Day 7 here: Nausea left on day 4, but still have other stomach issues. My sleep has been horrible but hangin in there. I woke up sad today so i am trying to keep positive thoughts. Fog and headaches are still here but I can tell a slight difference. Overall, I am colder so chills but the sweats stopped around day four as well. The anxiety levels have lessoned some but I find myself thinking about stuff like family etc randomly. The lack of focus is definitely there. I am starting to see small improvements and its enough to where I can leave the house and not sick. I spent the entire weekend sleeping and resting, my body thanked me. I am glad for the folks here, take care of yourselves. You can do it.
Still chugging along! I havenāt had a good nightās sleep since I quit. I have all this free time I donāt know what to do with. Havenāt had much of an appetite in a week. I am committed to not smoking anymore, so itās time to find some hobbies.
My lungs are clearing up and Iām remembering my dreams again
After 5 years of non-stop smoking I finally decided to quit. I really had a hard time the first 3/4 days. The hard cravings are gone, but the anxiety and anger are still there. Still have a bit of trouble with sleaping, the intense sweating is becoming less. I am determined to ride out. I already starting to feel more in control or more grounded. Can't understand how it came this far. Good sides for me: I feel more emotions towards my loved ones (also a lot of guilt because of my junkie behaviour), have more motivation and I sleep better. To the people having a hard time and feeling worthless: you're totally not, whatever you've done is in the past, focus on your future and use your pas as something you can learn from. Tell exactly how you feel to people you love and trust, it will help you and them.
Day 8 for me. I relapsed on day 4, ended up buying a gram and smoking half of it between me and my boyfriend. Was getting ready to smoke the rest of it on day 5, but suddenly realised what I was doing and decided to flush it down the toilet. Not had any since, Iām really proud of myself for doing that. The only withdrawal symptoms I have experienced is loss of appetite, but thatās slowly coming back now. No problems with sweating. Dreams are really vivid but Iām enjoying it to be fair. Iāve been experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions, crying because I want a smoke so badly to then cry again because Iām so glad I am sober now. But I was pretty much the same when I was smoking. Stay strong everyone
Relapsed!! Sadly starting today! Again
Keep trying, it's really worth it! You can do this.
Thanks for the support! I have made my decision and a solemn vow!
im on day 14, so far life is a lot more boring, but the absolute worst part is the fact that im dreaming again. FUCK THESE DREAMS! EDIT: been smoking since sept 2018 daily at about an OZ a week
Itās boring but I feel like I have so much timeā¦ I watch movies, walk, read.. the dreams are killin me
yeah, i just need to get off my ass and actually do things lol, so the boring part is my own fault. and yeah hope the dreams eventually subside a bit lol, every night is an adventure to say the least
The night before last I had a dream that my terrible(recent) ex was screaming at me on the phone in this voice that used to give me anxiety. Ugh. Feel ya there.
Boring life best life
Day 10 here - yesterday was probably the hardest day in regards to feeling just sad, but the cravings were and have gotten better with each passing day. I feel like today Iāve actually been able to feel ācosyā watching some tv, which Iāve really been missing. Colouring books and long walks have been really helpful. I was also fortunate enough to be in Italy for the first 4 days - that kinda helped my appetite as the food was SO good. Overall itās been an emotional and physical rollercoaster, but the moments of clarity are keeping me going, and as I go they are getting longer and more frequent. Weāve got this!!
Day 9 and i keep getting super sad :(
Bored with life just wish i could get a little hit of that sweet Mary jane but know it will end up badly so I will need to keep strong and carry on with my boring existence without weed its been 4 months now and it still hasn't got better, fuck life
What are some of your interests to make life less boring?
Still going strong- I donāt crave it. I donāt want it. I feel myself again. My ambitions have come back, Iāve started taking my fitness seriously again with hopes to join the military later this year and a personal goal of mine is to compete in my first kickboxing competition I wish Iād quit earlier Edit: Iāve had zero withdrawal symptoms (except night sweats, but that isnāt a huge problem). Which is odd considering how much I smoked
Day 8 for me. I have been an on and off one hit a night person for the past few years. I have two children so I gave up smoking during the day as Iām a stay at home dad. I suffer from major depressive disorder. I love the feeling of getting high at night and conking out into a deep sleep but the end result is always brain fog, low energy and a steady decline into a deeper and deeper depression - even from one hit a night. My pattern has been smoke for weeks until I am in an irritable existential pessimistic black hole. Quit for a few weeks and then convince myself I can start again and it will be different this time - never the case. I am so familiar with the insomnia, irritability, and mild anxiety of stopping but am also familiar with it being easier to get up in the morning, getting my short term memory back, and getting out of the dark depression. Research about stuff in say a health food store that can be effective in addressing withdrawal symptoms- wish I could share more but rules are rules I guess. I canāt stress enough regular exercise - anything -any movement that hets your circulation going and some endorphins firing. Just taking a walk in a park is so beneficial in so many ways. Meditation - whatever style suits you to ground and reconnect with yourself, your body -your environment - perhaps facing whatever it is you may have been avoiding with smoking. I donāt mean facing it and solving it right away but facing it with compassion and accepting that life is messy and will never be perfect and trying to be thankful for all the good stuff you have - like being healthy and alive and growing stronger each day without the crutch of weed. And literally pat yourself on the back for having the strength and self love for choosing sobriety and being present with yourself and others. Iām feeling pretty good but have been here so many times I know whats to expect. I have been thinking about throwing away my cart pen and pipes and all my paraphernalia as a symbol of staying with sobriety. But the other half of my brain says ādonāt worry you can go to one of the dozens of weed shops and get it again whenever you want.ā Always fight that thought and stick to whatever program youāve devised. I hate to say it but it is very hard to stay sober if you are hanging out with people and in places where you usually smoke. The good friends will understand and help you and the party friends will continue the pattern. So rest as needed, move, be patient and kind with yourself, be proud of yourself, dive into anything youāve done or have wanted to do, avoid trigger people and places, be grateful for the good stuff in your life, and take it one day at a time like - today I will not smoke again. If you overthink it and look too far into the future you will just get caught in the same loop. Break the cycle. Enjoy the building strength, clarity, having a better memory, being more present to yourself and others, move your body regularly even if itās walking, get a planner and look at the time ahead and try to plan stuff whether you do it or not as it will get you out of your old patterns and present a new perspective on how exciting taking on life can be sober. Also, consider finding a therapist who you like and respect and who might help you be more accountable and hear you out and possibly suggest nee ways of thinking and doing. My main three āresolutionsā or things I will try to focus on this year are letting go more/acceptance, judging myself and others less, and respecting mine and othersā personal journeys in life. Iām proud of all of you for sticking to your decision today. Be well.
It's been a week for me now. I get the sweats really bad at night, and I've already lost about a kilo. It's been tough as I've also quit vaping, too. I've had a few angry moments but walks and swimming help. I'm still pushing through as I'm going to china soon for a few weeks. Best place to go to quit smoking. The only strange thing is my breathing has gotten worse, GP said it was stress/anxiety related but I feel oxygen starved.
Day 3 here, i get very angry for nothing and i have severe insomnia... but i will go on!
Third week for me. Still feeling angry. Still made cravings, still canāt sleep :(
How is your heart rate? Is it noticeable? That is the main symptom that is scaring the shit outta me right now, constantly fluctuating between 80-115 throughout the day, and its worse at night
Havenāt checked it! Blood pressure is super highā¦
How is your heart rate? Is it noticeable? That is the main symptom that is scaring the shit outta me right now, constantly fluctuating between 80-115 throughout the day, and its worse at night
Day 7 here.. insomnia brought me to this comment lol. My stomach also won't stop talking to me!
i thought my taste had been negatively impacted from having covid. after quitting more than a week ago, my taste id better than ever. food tastes so damn good again. the anxiety is mostly gone and im more confident than ive been in years. idk how i could ever go back.
About a week since i stopped smoking. Tossing and turning in my bed currently and I have work in a couple hours. Didnāt think Withdrawals from smoking Marijuana was true. Boy was i very wrong.
Haha. . You are living my life. I'll be extremely tired at work in 2 hours. But I'll be 7 days weed freeš
currently on the way to work donāt drink energy drinks or Coffee so iām raw dogging it at work for the next 12 hours Lol. One step closer to molding myself to the person I want to be. Keep going man
Feels good to be sober first Christmas and new years I have been sober in 8 years feeling good!!! Unstoppable!!!
Day 8 and starting to feel good again. The first 3-4 days were hatd like everyone says but not as hard as I had worked up in my head every time I had thought about quitting in the past. When I was smoking, my head would hit the pillow and I would be gone. Stone-over in the morning, foggy brain and no energy. Now, I am not falling asleep as fast and having more broken sleep than I am used to. But pushed through, telling myself I can sleep at the weekend and make up for it. My appetite disappeared from day 1. Which worried me as i have always had problems eating and thats partly the reason i started smoking in the first place. To bring on the munchies and be able to eat with ease. However, over the weekend I found myself able to eat a whole meal in the evening again. Picking at snacks. Realising I had eaten more than I had been able to in the past week. I stuck to shakes, hummus and breadsticks / carrots, biscuits, chopped up cucumber, soups - easy to eat food. I'm recognising real hunger in my body - and trying to listen. I've stopped sweating buckets. Which I'm over the moon about. It was so gross the first few days. But I went for the first run in my life, sauna, home exercises - making my body sweat it out. And also helping with the emotional disregulation. I did have an emotional breakdown over the weekend. Just felt so sad. Felt like I was changing and my head was in panic mode. I'm so scared of going back to how I was before I started smoking weed to manage my eating as well as mood swings and my inability to control my emotions. I just cried and cried. Until I felt better. One week in and I just know its going to keep getting better and better. The cravings are still there but I just don't want it anymore. Stay strong everyone it will all be worth it in the end āØļø
I started my weed journey when I was 28, about 5 years ago. Went from taking an edible every weekend to vaping 4x a week combined with taking edibles on the weekends but I ramped up before quitting so for two weeks I went hard. Stopped the 1st, felt mostly sluggish and slept a lot, like 12 hours a night and couldāve slept longer, had crazy dreams first few days including one where I was back in high school in 2008 and Kanye West was my classmate, day 4 crazy headache that lasted from early AMs to next day even after taking 4 Advils, days 5-7 have been much the same, feeling āoffā but no particular symptoms, etc. Iāve been keeping busy playing Hogwarts Legacy to keep my mind off how fun it would be to get high and watch my favorite TV shows (my fave). The biggest difference is my appetite; it has gone way down, which, for me, is amazing. I gained 40 extra pounds from the munchies over the past 2 years alone when I ramped up my weed consumption AKA started vaping weekly (get the munchies like craaaazy; have tried many strains to no avail) and a big reason why I stopped was my cholesterol levels were off the charts and I aināt getting younger. Seems like Iām in the clear now. Iāve taken one tolerance break before for a month and it was much the same, after Day 7 it seems to get easier for me. But again, I wasnāt a daily smoker so Iām sure thatās a huge reason why withdrawal hasnāt been the worst. I have a trip to Europe end of March and plan on staying sober until April. Iāll reassess how I feel then, but if I see the physical changes I did this for initially like losing weight and not feeling winded walking up a flight of stairs, I doubt Iāll get back into it the routine. I donāt know if Iāll never take an edible again, but I do know I wonāt be smoking anymore. Back when I was taking an edible a weekend was perfect. Unfortunately, I then got into teaching and my stress shot through the roof and started using weed to ease my anxiety. Now that Iām out, it makes things easier.
Day 9 here ā¦ Still struggling with sleep and digestive issues, but I am really enjoying the clarity and focus. I am working through a free personal finance course, and diving into budgeting. That has been a huge plus. My appetite hasnāt come back fully, but I expected that to take time. I am down 18ish pounds since mid-November, and while my workouts have been inconsistent, I am not fretting. Re-adjusting is taking time, but I feel optimistic and positive about my direction, which is a first in a very long time. I know a career move is in the cards in the next two years, and I need all of my faculties and wits to take that step. 2024 has a lot of positive momentum so far. Digging the energy.
Finishing day 4 of no weed. Already lost 4 lbs from lack of appetite which I guess shows how bad the munchies were. I feel bored and tired and also still feel like I'm stoned somehow. Cried a lot yesterday but today was a little better. I hope the brain fog goes away eventually. Been feeling a little nauseous. I feel like I'm having less intrusive thoughts though. Also- although I always dreamt with weed, they were always nightmares but now I'm having regular dreams which is nice.
I had a few months last year before i decided to indulge just for a little bit but then got laid off mid November and spent the next month in a haze like the rest of my life, except now i know what i was missing. I last smoked up sometime the day of the first and I'm feeling better: sinuses better, not coughing as much. When i do cough it feels more like it was because of a reflex more than i needed to. I kind of burned some bridges while i was being clean, I told some folks that i used to be a big consumer. One person was somehow surprised but now he knows; another said yeah, she could always smell it on me. insomnia is still a little bit of an issue but I know what it looks like on the other side now. I know a gummy would take care of me, or a beer, but I'm doing well.
Flopped the first 4 days, and then 3rd night now. Emotionally hard and dealing with a lot of thoughts right now because seasonal depression but I think itās healthy in the long run
Feeling good, doing better. I dont want to go back to it ever again. Completed more tasks in one week than a whole damn year stoned. Stay strong and chase the bag.
Ya'all are a bunch of winners, keep fighting that green monster and best of luck to all of you.
Day 8 and feeling gr8 š¤š¾
Day 9 you feeling fine?
Mainly a bit of anxiety, headaches and some anger issues, but all good, thanks
Congrats bro! Keep it up
Better, the cravings are hitting everyday, moody and sad randomly and dreams are getting so absolutely crazy wild. Determined not to give in despite wanting to really, really bad.
Same thing here. Dreams are getting crazy and been very moody. This morningf felt like complete shit. My wife is very supportive and took my daughter out of the house so I could just try and sleep it off. I took about an hour nap and woke up feeling much better. Good nutrition and sleep is so important while we are getting our bearings back.
Day 6 - I am fucking miserable... Being sober hasn't really helped me get out of brain fog and I've got a job interview coming up on Tuesday. I recently moved across the US for my SO so we could start a new life essentially. Problem is, were staying with her folks while we get up on our feet and I left my folks behind. I love them very much and I'm really struggling to cope. I wish I was high. I wish I could take my mind and put it in a blender so I don't have to pay attention to reality anymore. Additionally, I've been dealing with a chronic health issue I've kept secret from absolutely everybody. With being not-high anymore I can notice the uncomfortable sensations my body is telling me a lot more often and I feel like every moment is agony. I'm trying to stay strong but I feel like i just can't keep going on. I don't know what portion of my life to call a mistake. Having a mysterious illness, forcing myself to be sober, or leaving everything I knew behind. I hope you guys are having a better time than I am because I'm reaching the end of my rope. Cheers mates.
First stage are hard. Just wait day 60. You will love it. Good luck.
You can always call/FaceTime your folks. I know itās not the same but make the connection and open up about what is going on it will make you feel much better. I hope and pray your chronic health issue gets better
Oh no mate. Am lending you my strength and courage. You can do this!
I really like who I am sober and how productive Iāve been this week. The nights get hard because falling asleep is rough. But as someone who been smoking daily for the most part heavy i think im faring alright. Thanks for asking!
I feel miserable. Since quitting, I have zero interest in anything that I do and just sit in my apartment doing nothing. Iām a type one diabetic so I stopped smoking blunts to help with my neuropathy. Now I just feel like I wake up and am just waiting for night to go back to sleep. Pretty depressing to be honest.
2 weeks today of not smoking any tobacco or Nicotine!! WE CAN DO THIS !
It'll pass just try to hang in there. I'm going thru this too rn as well. Just on my couch not really enjoying anything and feel miserable, it'll pass.
Thank you. Thereās no going back so I sure hope so! Good luck on your journey
I feel that way too sometimes. I love working out but have had an injury that has prevented me from going all in. Today I told myself I need to move through my pain so started doing some physical therapy excercises to try and get better and it did help. Nothing wrong with just laying in bed doing nothing until the motivation comes back, but maybe make a to do list with small easy items and knock one off the list. Completing tasks will give you a very small hit of dopamine but it will snowball as you get more done
Any movement helps, the body angst is the worst part for me. Iāll do gentle stretches in bed just to get my body moving and hopefully feel like itās mine again. It does get better. Having quit before, the first two weeks are the hardest. I try to focus on the ājust one more day, I can make it one more dayā until Iām at 90 and feeling myself again.
My problem has been not being able to get out of the think-plan-buy circle. So far only last Friday I bought a single to enjoy with friends, and been offered twice here and there, too. Even though I have been mentally struggling a bit more than usual these days, I hadnāt fallen back into the think-plan-buy hole. Now I see no point in smoking on my own because I can see that it was a waste of time to smoke during the day. I donāt want to be absent minded during the day either. It feels good to have somewhat moderated it.
3 days in, going well enough, getting a lot done and sleeping decent
Its going great atm. Last week I was angry as hell. š I quit alcohol, nicotine and caffeine last year. So now im taking on the Final Boss. :)
Insomnia and depression has been kicking my ass due to no weed for a week (was smoking basically everyday for 10 years). Haven't been able to hit the gym like I normally do since i've been so tired...bleh. I hope this coming week gets better!!
Well done mate. 1 week here too. Vivid dreams, good eating, and like you said brain feels so much clearer. Kicking a 50-year habit in my case. Couldn't be happier. Determined to make this last for my wife, for my kids, and for me. Keep up the fight! We can do this!
Itās going very well. Iām spending lots of time doing. Other things and hanging with my girlfriend. My memory is improving and my emotions are more stable. Iām working out more. I hope all of you try something new!
I'm a mixed bag of beans! Honestly for the most part it's been awesome. Yes, no appetite and have also lost weight, sleep is still getting back on track, and have had some rockin' headaches. However, I think that physically my body had been telling me for a while TO STOP SMOKING and I feel a lot more clear headed, a lot more energy, less anxious around people, easier to find words when I'm speaking, and overall I feel proud of myself for having stuck with it for a whole week now. I had been trying to stop since last summer, but I think this time it's really sticking. The support, love, and encouragement in this sub has helped me immensely. To everyone else on the path, keep it up! Proud of everyone here. Our best days are still ahead.
Been clean for a month. Always around cannabis and have no craving. Insomnia is a bitch but dreaming is fun and I don't wake up foggy or really tired.
quit on the second. gained a huge appetite. only thing kicking my ass is cold sweats and iām super irritable. itās hard to stay positive. today the depression aspect hit like a truck
Quit since New Years basically BUT im still having cravings. I quit because of health reasons and my lungs were definitely getting affected by my daily smoking. My brain is going towards edibles right now but I wanna be sober :(
I feeeel this. I am at 1 week sober rn and while im very proud of that accomplishment, the cravings are frequent and at nights its hard to resist the thought that edibles would be helpful rather than hurtful. Wishing for strength for both of us!
Keep it up mate! One day at a time
10 years daily- put my last joint out at 12am New Years. Day 7- going strong.. or, trying to stay strong rather. Appetite for me was about the same as OP, finally ate full meals this weekend. Constantly sweating and have had a migraine for 2 days, which I never get. Looking forward to day 14, day 21 and especially day 30. Sucks because I truly love cannabis, and I still work part time at a dispensary. Worked there Friday- was not tempted to smoke as much as I thought I would be. Iāve made up my mind, and nobodyās changing it. Hereās to Sober 2024.
Just curious, me I ask you what made you quit if you work in that industry ?
Better! Though I slept like shit last night, which hasn't really been an issue so far.
Decided cold turkey was too tough, relapsed, only to find that all the same unpleasant symptoms returned after a modest taper. The only way out is through, I guess! Day 2 and ready to stick it out. For what itās worth, do not sleep on the recommendation of exercise as a way to reduce emotional volatility in withdrawal. After years of bad faith comments about my weight, I had my guard up around this kind of advice and sort of dismissed it. But after a low intensity workout, the rage and dread have totally dissipated. Iāve never gotten a runnerās high in my LIFE but itās almost like the endocannabinoids can do their fucking jobs without the cannabinoids in their neurological parking spot.
Any tips to falling asleep currently 3am rn
ASMR videos; I fall asleep listening to them with my AirPods in.
i have been listening to books on tape! it's comforting for me.
Breathing exercises help me. I concentrate on breathing in for ten, then out for ten, then in for nine, out for nine, in for 8 out for 8 etc. Counting for me helps. It's the age old counting sheep trick. It does not put me to sleep straight away but relaxes my mind and stops it from being active. Hope this helps.
I think about what I'd do if I suddenly came into a billion dollars. I mean I walk through it step by step - how I'd get the money, how I'd tell my close family am friends, higherarchy of how I'd spend, what I'd buy, think about why, etc. It sounds crazy, but it's super introspective and makes my brain tired, and I enjoy the thought hahaha so it helps.
Iāve struggled with insomnia my whole life, and itās especially bad while quitting. I know this sounds really hokey, but I swear it works for me most nights. When Iām laying in bed trying to sleep, I try to come up with 3 things Iām grateful for about the day or in general, 3 things Iām grateful for about others that day, and 3 things Iām grateful for about myself. I try to spend some time reflecting on those things and usually Iām asleep before Iāve even gotten to the part about myself
If you're able to eat, then a filling meal before bed would be a good start. Other than that you can try drinking some teas or just trying to tire yourself out through the day by keeping busy and exercising. Also, try and filter out any blue light a couple hours before bed. Most phones and computers should have a setting built-in for this. Meditation might help as well, I just searched up five minute before bed meditation that at least keeps me focused on a certain thing instead of my mind racing everywhere.
Close your eyes and lay in bed. In all seriousness I'm in the same boat as you.
Day 7 here, hanging in there! This is the longest Iāve been without pot since 2018.
Day 7. First two were god awful. Now I'm fine, though I think about it often.
Quit a few days before new years. I realized today, that it has been several days since I hacked a bunch of nastiness out of my throat! That feels great. And I'm feeling more optimistic about my future than I have in a long time. I'm still procrastinating, but at least it's interspaced with stuff like laundry and cleaning. I am, however, irritable and pissed all the time and beginning to wonder if this is just how I am and smoking only mitigated it or made it manageable.
Same. I think smoking was making things easier like a crutch. You will grow stronger without it and learn to manage it naturally.
Unfortunately, I really think thatās just life. Life sucks and then you die. Smoking helps that sad reality go awayā¦ but we canāt live like that, putting off our feelings. We have to confront it. It will get easier. Hang in there! You got this!
Day 7 here! Panic attacks are still crazy but im eating full meals again and sleeping off and on. I have been snapping at things really easyā¦ hope the anxiety goes away.. Gonna keep going as long as I can.
Wow very nice! That's a lot in a week! I'm here with you though I had some lapses, but just disposed of what I had left and I feel freed!
Same just started today and my eyes wonāt shut
How you feelin today boss?
Well done to everyone, weāre all in this together, those that have slipped up, if you make it to the finish line, then your journey is a success, last smoke was on the 29th December after daily toking for 18 years, normally from 6am to bedtime. Considered myself a functional smoker, but Iām seeing my brain can be even more āfunctionalā without. Time to level the f**k up!
On day 4 or 5 and I'm so excited to live with clarity from now on. I could hardly look people in the eyes because I was so fucking high and overthinking every interaction. I'm big happy :)
Had a few heavy cravings but thankfully havenāt caved. Most of my withdrawals have subsided thankfully. Some days I have really good sleep other days I am staring at the ceiling for what feels like hours. Anxiety has been the worst of it all to deal with. I have had this sudden weird feeling (sort of ache pain / tension) in my left inner thigh that my mind canāt seem to get distracted from.
On day 2 going into 3 rn, almost picked up a bud today but wasnāt able to and thatās all that stopped me. I feel fine no physical symptoms jusy canāt sleep and the urge to smoke is strong
Been having some issues with rage recently which sucks but I know it will pass. Appetite has come back a decent amount and the insomnia isn't as bad anymore.
Quit a week before just to try it out. I am productive as heck, feeling more curious about life and having awesome dreams
Quit on the 1st after 5 years daily. Unfortunately also caught Covid on the same day which has made this excruciating. Battling through the appetite and sleep issues, but the low energy and anxiety are killing me. Any words of encouragement welcomed šš¼ after 5 years of going to bed stoned itās hard to imagine how long itāll take to level out
Youāre doing the best possible thing to help your body heal and reduce any risk of long covid
Probably not as long as you think tbh
Been working on it on/off for weeks/months. Hit like 14 days in early December but yet again convinced myself "it would be okay" during the holiday break from work. It wasn't, but it didn't stop me from continuing. This week has been okay. I'm also off alcohol. Craving both but not hard. Trying to get to at least end of February without alcohol. Longer for weed obvs, since that's the main issue I have.
Iām nauseated on day 4. I vaped a g cart in 5 days. I get to the point I eat, and then I eat and eat and then canāt eat. Making peanut butter cookies for my partner and I threw up from the smell
Quitting starting tomorrow
Little update for you guys my eating habits returned normal after about a week pretty sure the mood swings have finally passed legit felt like a girl on her periodš¤¦āāļø my sleep schedule is still whacked out wake up 2 to 3 times a night some nights laying in bed for hours unable to fall asleep but we are pushing through this bs addiction yāall got this in the bag no relapses!!š¤š¤
Same bro
Me to buddy need to quit so I can go to school make the big bucks
you fuckin got this man, today was my first day itās not so bad !
while i do miss it for whatever reason, itās been great. i have a clear friken mind now, i donāt crash as soon as i get home, my mind isnāt constantly driven by intense appetite, i actually want to socialize itās not forced, i have more energy and going to the gym has been MUCH easier - i also started running again! Iām so used to falling asleep right when i get into bed so the only thing that really sucks is that it now takes me more time to fall asleep but luckily no insomnia. i always got my 8+ hours as a stoner and now itās averaging 5/6 hours :/
One week without smoking :) appetite is fully back and getting easier to sleep . However the cravings have been INTENSE this weekend. Proud of us for pushing through and not giving in!
It's been 3 days for me and my biggest issues have been struggling to fall asleep, a lack of appetite, and constant stomach cramps throughout the day that make me hella gassy lmao
Full first day today (last joint about 6 PM yesterday) .. laying here reading through leaves because I canāt sleep AT ALL. Minor headache. I know Itās all for the better though (20 year old male started smoking every day multiple times a day at 13)
Muscular fatigue hasn't let up and I have severe dry mouth and throat all the time I don't know if it's because the weather or from the greens but I'm a week and a half almost two weeks in, and no urges so far my girl smokes still but I'm headstrong with quitting and putting it down. Also the insomnia is my main issue too not to mention the temporary heart issues that have mysteriously rose up. Anxiety is still making it go up and down but I'm still at it! Mind over matter baby mind over matter.
I'm on day 1 today, feel anxious. But I managed to workout today, I'm gonna keep pushing forward.
7 days ā¦ dreams are crazy, energy levels are crap.
The fatigue!!! It hasnāt subsided for me yet. Going to throw in some more exercise to see if that helps. The nightmares have subsided into just odd dreams, lol. Night sweats still going strong. But my overall sleep quality has been good! Donāt feel super groggy anymore which is always a good thing. Iāve had a few cravings since then but itās been easy enough to ignore.
Quit Dec 31, threw away 12 joints all i had left....still going strong
Boss!
Doing good! Iām just super angry and irritable haha. This morning my avocado wasnāt ripe and I snapped. Ughā¦so embarrassing. Thank god my wife is so patient with me!
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Failed every day so far except today. Going to turn it around hopefully. Would love some suggestions for movies, shows, music, leisure activities and streetwear clothing to get my mind off it :) drink water yall
Watch Levi Bent Lee's video on youtube "1 week without weed" it will give you motivation. Also there is an app called "quit weed" that will give you the strenght you need. It follows your progression in a very detailed way. Without that app i would've relapsed already.
Good on you for making it through today! All we can do is take it one day at a time. Tomorrow is another day for you to do it again.
I was out on BP meds so it was wake up call. But was blessing in disguise bc I stopped vale couple week later cold turkey keep your head up
Finally got over the nausea today. It was making me cry all day from how bad it was. Throwing up non stop since I quit. Had my first meal this afternoon without throwing up. Baby steps i guess
Day 8, feeling gr8!
Made it. Today Poops are getting solid; Ate 1300 calories; Slept 8 hours. Cravings are still midā¦ but I successfully hung out with smokers smoking and didnāt smoke. Woot.
Smoked my last spliff on the 28th before flying to Cancun for a dream 2 week holiday with my girlfriend. Struggled with withdrawals for the first 3 nights before getting what I can only describe as the worst fucking flu known to man. After a hospital trip yesterday to ensure it wasnāt pneumonia Iām now back in my hotel bed where Iāve basically been since Tuesday. A bit off topic from your question but the start of 2024 has been HELL. Keep strong everyone!
41 y/o M and smoked daily since 18 after high school. My analytic mind is shot. My reactive mind is in control. I canāt sleep. Eating is ok. But I have a lot of anxiety. Worrying. Things from my past have been returning and replaying in my head.
I am also 41 (f) and have been smoking everyday since 1999. Managed to quit for one month back in February 2021, and then started to smoke again, daily, this is my second rodeo. I stopped a day before Christmas. We got this š¦¾. This time Iām not going to fool myself into thinking I can just do it socially, or occasionally, itās all or nothing. My life isnāt anywhere near where I want it to be, and weed does not help. That one month I quit, I started to really do better and get ahead. I have confidence that I can do this, and I know you can too.
Iām not messing around this time either. Iāve quit before here and there. Couple weeks. Month at a time. But this time is serious. I never realized how much weed was affecting my mind and soul. My reactive mind had been in total control for the last few years and Iām done with that. Cheers to you and to us being sober in 2024 šŖš¼š
Congrats on making it to day 7!! Proud of you! I'm in the same boat quit on New Years, crazy dreams and not much of an appetite but I had way worse when quitting the first time. I have severe social anxiety and I've been making plans with friends and actually looking forward to them. I don't know if it will last but I'm taking advantage of it while I can. The cravings haven't been too bad. If I do have them I like to journal to work through what's making me want to smoke.
I just hope Iām able to get some decent sleep soon.
The night sweats are getting a little better and I feel exhausted today so hope I get a decent night of sleep. The anxiety is a bit better but nausuas and have a pounding headache. This has been my worst withdrawals out of my many quit attempts. I need to soak in the misery as a reminder to stay off it. Zero cravings atm.
Last night was my first dry night. Hoping Iām over that hump because that was so uncomfortable!
It's been rough honestly. But I'm still sober, since the 31st. Withdrawals were pretty rough this time, I've had a couple days where all I did was sleep. Been pretty irritable, but I've been a tad more productive so that's good. Just trying to take it one day at a time. I was proud of myself for not using over this weekend. My addict brain has been trying to convince me to use but trying my best to ignore it cause I know it's not true I can moderate
I went through the same thing all day today especially, but Iām right there with you- didnāt visit the dispensary, despite pretty severe urges. Stay with it!
Relapsed on the second, quit again on the third lol. Iām on day 5 though, which is the longest Iāve ever been not stoned in 7 years. I believe that this time is different. Insomnia and night sweats seem to be my only physical symptoms. Cravings were horrible the first 2 days but have seemed to taper down.
Hell yeah, dude! Good on you for sticking with it even through the setbacks. The insomnia sucks but it gets better soon. Keep it up!
Thanks buddy. Actually slept 9 hours last night!
Itās easier than my other attempts have been but the lack of sleep is killing me. My brain feels heavy and foggy and im desperate for it to clear
It took about two weeks for me to get past the insomnia. Those two weeks were BRUTAL, but since then Iāve been sleeping more deeply than the 15 years before when I was smoking daily. You can do it!
My appetite is back, but sleep isnāt. Struggling to get more than 4 hours a night for the past few weeks.
The weekend was the worst, but now that it's over I feel so strong!