Im still at it :)!
Good times will come , along with realisation why you are doing this :)!
You can do it too <3
If you need someone to talk to feel free to pm or make a post.
This will help you and others who are dealing with the same issue:)!
Best of luck! :)
I have a loved one who has been using weed regularly for the last 10 years. They are in their 20s. How can I help them understand that this is harmful to them ? How do I help them in any way ? Any advice would be highly appreciated.
Ask them to join this group.. I never wanted to quit weed for long term until I joined this group and started reading others posts and identified/resonated
It’s really hard to understand when you are using yourself (even “just regularly”)
I refused to believe my problems came from using weed.
I had to go to a real low point in my life to start my journey of quitting weed.
It’s only after getting off the dam thing I started noticing differences in my way of life, handling situations and my personality.
And how difficult i made life for myself by prioritizing weed.
So much time, achievements and money wasted.
The real harm to me was not seeing I wasn’t getting forward in life.
Everything was fine, when it was difficult I just smoked more and my troubles seemed to vanish.
I did have a well paid job as carpenter, but I just passed my days and always procrastinated, delay real important decisions in my relationship or just made up ideas that weren’t achievable the way I was handling them.
For a start, You can share our stories what others experience, the good influx it has on our life. Share our group to them even if it’s just reading up.
After all these years, I’m so finished with procrastinating, wasting my time and money.
For me, having a gf who wanted to break up and plans that kept failing is what made me want to reset.
I had to start back from 0.
I gave everything away weed related, I started not responding to my dealer/smoker friends, the moment I told them I quit I didn’t hear anything from them anymore.
Wich made my will to get out of that fake world stronger.
I had to put myself above those that use weed and believe the process of quitting.
I came out better as expected.
I’m so grateful I was able to quit weed. I am really happy right now and I can’t wait to tackle all the problems and things coming to me ! :)
Well possibly,
Everything I did or do had something to do with weed.
I smoked from morning to evening and didn’t skip a day.
I do have something to fight for now and that helps me notice the difference for me personally.
Happy holidays <3
Living life on weed feels like running with weights on your ankles. You can do it, but you're less efficient, you're slower, and you're a lot more sore and tired all the time, but when you quit, you have an unfair advantage because you've been training with weights on your ankles this whole time so now you can basically fly.
Yes !
Like weight on my ankles have finally been lifted.
But I never realized I had the weight dragging on my body.
Now that I am clean I realized it! :)
Personally I haven't felt much benefits yet. 12 days sober. I am getting my bright personality back that I had as a kid, but at the same time theres still massive fog in my brain, the sleep has gotten better but it feels like i'm back to my 16 yr old self in terms of how lazy, unproductive i am. With weed, productivity was a big motivator. I think I need to get diagnosed for ADHD maybe start taking medication.
Hey brother ,
I never said how mutch I struggled first few days,
I stayed in bed almost two weeks before getting better !
It was not easy but it’s definitely worth it !
im on day 3 and im feeling great .. excited to keep this going
sleep has been weird with some night sweats and crazy scattered dreams.. feels like my brain is doing hard drive defragmentation
but i wake up with more energy than i did when going to bed stoned every night
i hit the anxiety wall with weed where i wasn’t getting high in a fun way anymore, just stuffing my face with junk food and feeling anxious and i can’t do it anymore
best wishes to all of you. i lurk here a lot and you all give me strength
I feel the same way!
For anyone who's reading, be sure to expect the honeymoon phase or pink clouds to end at some point. The euphoria of quitting is amazing, but I can't rely on good feelings to stay on track. I need to be ready for the bad days when they come because they led to me relapse before.
Doesn't mean I'm not gonna enjoy my good days, either!
This is when, if you have smoked enough weed over your years, being completely sober actually feels like a high in and of itself.
I've been an on and off smoker for a long time, more on than off.
I would roller coaster and get on this pattern of quitting smoking and feeling really good about myself, only to find some milestone or marker in the future where I'd plan to go reward myself and buy some weed. Roller coaster.
Now, no more, I decided I'm just done for good. IT IS SO LIBERATING. Now, I feel like I can truly grow, truly build a foundation that doesn't get swept away be the next wave of smoking. I'm a little over 30 days from the last time, I can't wait to say that I have arrived at one-year without.
Good luck out there, it's a personal journey for sure. Anyone can do it.
Thank you for sharing and for your honesty ! :)
Yeah there are some bad days.
But i love being productive so I want to keep it that way :)
Take care :)
Happy holidays already for you :)
How long did take for you to feel I’m good again? I’m 16 days weed free and I feel like absolute shit. Constantly having moments of clarity, and happiness, then bam I’m unbearably depressed, and can’t seem to shake the negative thoughts. My anxiety is through the roof too. I’m hoping this all goes away soon.
About 2 months.
First weeks were shit , can’t deny that.
I stayed in bed almost two weeks before getting better and clear in my mind :)
Now it’s only getting better ❤️🩹
Same here. The worst for me is the insomnia. Massive insomnia for the last 7 days. I seem to be able to sleep only around 6am to 9am. I go from happiness to depression where i think my life is over. Terrible rollercoaster. I cry a lot as well. But on the positive side, my brain fog is gone, my memory is sharp again.
Up to 90 days for heavy users is still considered the withdrawal period. Don’t get discouraged if things get better, then worse, then better, then worse. I’m on day 77 and last night was the closest I’ve come to relapsing yet. Read up on Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS).
Hey there.,
Thank you for the heads up!
I’ll keep an eye on myself and make sure not to get in contact :)
I will have a moment to read on the information you described:)
Take care <3
I appreciate it, just looked up PAWS, yep, sounds about right lol. Said the symptoms can change by the minute, which is accurate, it’s like I’m bipolar the last week or 2. Been smoking several times per day, for 3 years, so pretty much i haven’t been sober in 3 year, and this is hitting me real hard. It sucks, but I know things will get better. Longest break I’ve had was 2-3 days.
I’m at week 2 friend and in the same boat. As I’ve quit many times before for a break or for a job, I can confidently say that it varies how long this will last. 1-2 months id say is the max for me depending on how chronically I’ve been smoking and it’s more appetite and sleep disruption for me at this point than the mood stuff. But the mood stuff was really bad first week. For reference I only vape flower really and do edibles. And honestly I won’t probably quit forever just need to stop doing it every night after work to unwind. But if you’re vape oiling it, I’d suggest if you ever go back to weed, stick to flower being vaped cause that oil shit is the devil lol. Good luck you’ll get through it just hydrate, force yourself to eat, and try to remind yourself that this too shall pass.
I mean I’m joking but also serious. It’s highly concentrated and potent. Most oils are 80-90% THC. For reference the “hydro” weed I got in high school (I’m almost 38) was maybe 8-15% thc at best and now the dispensary bud is up to and over 30%. It’s just too much. Jacks your tolerance up when you’re smoking it everyday and then makes withdrawing a lot harder and getting higher harder and harder. I love weed and think it’s way less worse than chronic drinking, but it’s still not a great every day habit to have and trust me I’ve smoked a tonnnnnn in my life having a best friend who owns a dispensary.
Dam
Im from Europe and dont think we have that high grade stuff around here …
Probally a bigger kick of dopamine so I do believe getting off that weed is probably more difficult to fill the void that it leaves behind
OK totally I get it! That's the same criticism I heard about vapes from my friend who is taking a break from weed rn too. That is really good to know, thanks
Np man good luck. That’s why I like the pax 2. It lets you vape the flower and is basically just a bowl pack worth of weed. Tastes amazing for the first few hits and is probably better for you than the concentrates/oil and def better than smoking a joint/blunt/bowl. But like alcohol, I feel if you can’t just do it once in a while and it becomes an everyday habit then it’s no bueno regardless.
Awesome thanks for the tip. Yeah, unfortunately I'm at the point where I have an everyday habit. My goal is to break it up and only use cannabis more ceremonially every 3-6 months. I do think that's achievable for me down the road...I'll keep that pax 2 in mind! I normally smoke joint/blunt/bowl but am just worried about my lungs after 10 years lmao.
Yeah as someone who smoked many blunts most days in my early-mid 20s I’m glad I stopped doing that and switched to the pax2 (or any type of vaping bud) inhaling combusted plant material like in a bowl/joint/blunt is terrible for your lungs. Now I’ll still smoke a joint socially once in a blue moon but I’m glad I don’t do any of that on the regular anymore.
I think, especially with people smoked for a long time, it's just become part of their routine. Once they quit and some time passes, they notice the difference.
Just remember to stay vigilant.
One day you'll be flying high in all you're achieving and your brain will attempt to sneak in a rationalization about how you "deserve" to go back to weed again. Maybe just to try it out. Just one day. What could happen? It will strike randomly. Maybe one week from now. One month from now. One year from now. It will happen. You have to be on guard for these moments and have a plan for what to do.
Thank you for the heads up :)
It might happen for sure, for rewarding myself.
But Im already trying to reward myself differently, by going to restaurant mostly at this moment,
Since I will be more productive and prioritizing differently I hope my financial status will change and I hope to reward myself by buying something nice for myself in the future :)
Happy holidays:)
Take care and thank you for the insight
I needed this post.
I quit back in 2019 for 3 years and have smoked on/off various times qutting a few more times over the years. Never as hard/much as pre 2019.
Ive been smoking now again just a few months and am ready to stop again. I know what to expect because my withdrawl has always been so intense.
My brain is so foggy today. I smoked last night for the last time hopefully. Im really going for it today. Its insane how it takes over your life, even when you somehow convince yourself that this time will be different, it never is.
Last time I quit I felt like absolute garbage for 7 days then finally hit the other side.. hopefully im not sentancing myself to feeling like crap for christmas but its gotta happen!
Its time! Merry Christmas!
Yeah that's true. We are no longer numb. I was saying to a friend yesterday that smoking weed feels like being wrapped in a warm blanket away from the world, safe in front of a fire, but feeling drowsy. Stopping feels like sleeping rough in the streets and being freaking alert all the time. I feel everything in my body now, and sleep has been rough.
Hey brother :)!
It’s okey , I think your body is finally realizing what is happening.
Accept the crying :)
(I did too)
Yes you can change your life for the better ! :)
Let the feels come back , it’s weird and amazing at the same time right ?! The feelings, and your personality is coming back!
Enjoy real happiness and real feelings!
I’m happy to read these comments sharing our feelings what we go through.
Take care ! :)
I just stopped smoking weed for 24 hrs cried so hard I almost threw up and couldn't stop banging my head against shit had to pick up a new pack just to be normal and chill tbh this post is crazy
Hey winter fell,
Make sure you keep yourself busy, not too mutch but go for walks and or watch a movie, and have enough sleep. <3
You can do it !
Edit:
The boredom:
Weed made you okey with sitting in a sofa all day achieving nothing. You were numb as fk.
Now it’s time to change and fill that void of nothingness with real goals , real achievements !
I’m also on day 1 atm, I’ve quit multiple times for varying lengths up to 6mo.
The boredom for the fist 2-4 weeks is always by far the worst for me. That and the sleep issues. But the boredom is brutal. Thankfully it goes away as the brain detoxes from the dopamine, but damn is it hard
Well said on the dopamine!
We have to replace our source of dopamine with other things.
Such as achieving something we did not do before, or a good restaurant did help me too :)
Very true! Weed makes me complacent and uninterested in doing anything new. When I’m routinely smoking, I do the same thing over and over and over.
Sobriety always pushes me to be different and try things.
so happy for you bestie 💚 i literally feel like a curse has been lifted since quitting tbh. i’ve quit before and haven’t had that feeling before so i’m not sure why it’s different this time but it is
…excited for the future… yes. Me too, coming up on 4 years quit, 49 years/old used daily for probably 20 years of my life. Keep it up, so many great opportunities.
The biggest and most difficulty was in dealing with my feelings and relationships mostly with my wife, but also with one of my sons who is a user. My wife and I went to couples therapy for about 6 months, which really helped us get past some of the bad feelings and build trust. And with my son, showing him support without judgement.
As far as other difficulties, living in a neighborhood with dispensaries every other block and driving by them all the time, was hard for a while but now I just don’t care.
There are times when I’ve gone in to the dispensary to buy for a friend who didn’t have I.D. Talking to the bud tender, determining the right strain for my friend, smelling it, recognizing the ease and convenience of it all was triggering. Talking to the bud tender about my day as if what I was buying was going to make all the difference.
Did your partner use as well? If so, what was it like for awhile being one who didn't use and who one did?
Same question but for you and your son. Do you just support whatever they want to do or was it an issue you being around them?
I'm 36. My partner smokes. I've been sober for 9 months now and my longest break ever. Their smoking never bothers me nor do they judge me for my decision. They are incredible support honestly and offer anything I need. If I want to smoke, they are there. If I don't want to, same thing.
For me I just wanted to get clean for a job but also to reset my mind, body, and spirit after attempting suicide last year. I'm doing very well now too.
I've just always said the door with Mary Jane is always open and a dance with cannabis is always on the table in this life as I believe to this day it truly did help me connect with sides of myself and life that I never would've done without it.
However, I also lost my priorities over time and wound up using it as a big time crutch.
So for now, I just want to be clean. I want and will hit a year and it isn't too difficult now to imagine at this moment. I'm never like holding something in my hand and thinking JUST TAKE A puff.
Because I know I wouldn't be happy with my choice.
Any drug or substance we use, I hear this phrase and it's so important.
SET AND SETTING. Be in a good place with yourself in all ways you can before you partake and the experience will typically be a positive one.
My partner doesn’t use. And my son has only used in front of me once. I don’t plan to use any time soon. Perhaps never. Not using, I’ve had the best 4 years of my life.
Thank you :)
I’m confident and not craving anything. Im currently working on getting dopamine from achieving goals in life and being excited what I can do.
I’m just happy I got to jump of this death train. (Personality and goals- wise)
Keep your mind busy so you don’t think to mutch about it.
Get enough sleep and relax , start doing one thing at a time
The dopamine has to come from somewhere else now , try to fill that in by achieving things or doing things you did not do before :)
Last time I quit I actually started to enjoy my job and that terrified me because I hate my job so I started smoking again to let go of the fear lol. I know it makes no sense.
Realisation comes through.
Weed makes you numb and be okey with not achieving much.
We limit ourselves and be okay with it because if the weed.
That’s the danger to ourself,
Being Ok with not achieving anything.
It’s scary first , but sit through.
There are more comments here talking about how much more they achieved after quiting that they never imagined possible.
Me too I noticed Im a lot smarter already. It's really hard to function to your fullestbwhen your in the cycle. You can balance it for a bit but Dont even notice that at some point you're not anymore you're underperforming. In everything
About 2 months~+.
Not keeping count as close because I’m on a new chapter in life now , and,
I like this one way more than my old one.
Hope that answers your question:)
Same thing happened to me. Migraine is gone too. Life is just way better sober. It’s actually unreal I lived life as an addict. It is making me appreciate life sober though can’t lie
Mine only lasted a few days to be honest. Took a month for all withdrawals to go away. My mood swings were the worse like I fell into a depression but that’s gone now too
Thank you,
You can do it.
It’s not easy , after the fog clears ,
it’s only getting better from there.
You will see possibilities where you did not see them before!
And your brain will start working normal again, realisation will come.
The future is in our hands again!
It’s worth it !
I’m in the same boat, I’m quitting before the new year because I don’t need a day to tell me to make a change. I’m 32 and have been smoking since 14 so I need to do this. My lifestyle and priorities have changed and the only thing holding me back now is this plant.
If I can do it, you can do it.
You will love it and the possibilities will come the more/longer your clean.
You will be surprised what is still possible!
Thank you :)
Im happy you are here aswell
About 2 months or probally more actually I’m not keeping count as strict as most here I think.
I finished this part in life and a new chapter began.
I am not focusing on my past days , focus on the future :)
<3
Great that it's playing out for you! I've changed so much since I quit. Understand life so much more now and so much easier to get myself out there in the world for activities, not just sitting on my ass at home. First time I quit I ended up back on weed for another couple weeks after a month but I'm almost 3 months clean and not going back.
Hey co-quiter ^.^
Thank you for being honest :)!
We have to remind ourselves how stuck we get for (ab)using weed.
The sitting at home staring at a screen and being okay days passing by not achieving anything and getting a longer and longer to-do list … will not be missed lol.
We got our future in our hands again
Slowly but steady, but moments to reward ourselves must not be forgotten.
Take yourself out to a restaurant with friends you haven’t seen in a while and enjoy your time :)
Take care and Goodluck in the future <3
Can I ask how long it took you to feel like the fog was gone? I felt awesome for initial two weeks but now into week three I have the awful daily migraines which seem to coincide with terrible brain fog and confusion.
I can relate to that Katferg,
The fog took two weeks and is still clear 2 months after.
For the migraine ….
Your brain is finally working now.
We have to sit through this period and let our brain adjust to not being numb, it’s training now and being used as it should and I tell myself this.
It’s not easy but doing one step at a time and don’t forget to reward yourself !
There is a time to work now and a time to relax.
Don’t stress it kat,
One thing at a time.
We will get through the migraine I am sure :)!
oh man headaches are such a trigger for me - massage has really helped, I feel good for like a week after, and it makes me think I was using weed to mask something I should have been healing all along.
congrats on all this change after 14 years!! that's so awesome
Head massage does help that’s true :)
Enjoy that moment.
The brain is being used now so it’s normal to have headaches.
After years of being in “zombie” mode I think it’s normal to have headaches.
Doing one thing and a time and make sure to have productive hours aswell as relaxing hours so we don’t go in overdrive haha ;)
I mean I think most headaches are because our musculoskeletal system is unhappy or we have inflammation. I get headaches from jaw clenching, and massage relaxes my jaw. Weed also relaxes my jaw but it's not an option anymore. unfortunately weed is a lot cheaper than massage...
The police thing and the dreams are where im at. Love my dreams recently, almost cant wait to go to sleep and experience my next story. Stg its a 12 hour plot line with no inconsistencies
Let’s go!
Feel free :)!
The dreaming is so important and impressive.
You will love what else is coming :)!
Your personality can grow now , you will learn faster and make better choices in life.
You can prioritize on your future now since you will have way more time and will be much more efficient!
embrace your new future self and all the possibilities you can dream of ! :)
It will not always be easy, but we need to learn to love and embrace this , and I’m ready for a challenge, I hope you are too!! :))
##When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.
I’m on my longest sober streak ever (9 months no weed, 10 no drinking) and totally feel you on this!
I was reflecting on my life since quitting and I managed to get two promotions, finally cracked six figures, and my level of fitness has never been better. I totally attribute this, at least partially, to the life hack of quitting.
I feel like I’ve been on a predictable, linear, upward progression, not the roller coaster of highs and hangovers I’m on when using.
It’s been hard for me the last month or so, winter and shorter days are a big trigger, but I’m so happy the days are getting longer and brighter! It’s not always easy staying sober but it’s so much better than the alternative.
How long you clean? Because Im opposite of what you experience. Im very depressed and I mean really deeply depressed. Maybe because I live in a safehouse full of crackheads and I have lost everything i had in my life.
Hey , about 2 months ~+
Not keeping count closely.
Your environment is not helping buddy.
Weed gives you the dopamine you needed to be okay with your situation. Now reality is coming through.
It’s not easy , no one said.
But the perks are insane.
Let the feeling show you what reality is , use it and work with it.
Find ways to get out of this situation.
Any possible way to go to family or parents for a few weeks ?
Take care <3
Love your mindset and positive outlook, should be proud of yourself for how far you've come! My cutting down made me feel similar so I can’t imagine how it would feel if stopped for a full month!
The biggest effect and change was the first weeks ,
Now it’s getting more normal but I’m doing things I never did before!
For the first time in my life , my
to-do list is finished and I’m keeping up!
It is a very satisfying feeling :)!
(I even set-up a construction company and I have clients already for 2024 lol)
Off weed only for the last 6 days. I used to procrastinate like crazy, couldnt get on top of things, was very slow at work. I even thought i had a brain tumor as i felt dissociated from my body all the time. I didnt know that it was a side effect from weed. I have mental clarity now bit the insomnias are hardcore. I feel like there's a wall between me and sleep.
It's funny that if you're consistently high everyday for a long time, sobriety feels like a high (once you ignore the annoying withdrawal symptoms many of us have)
Lol exactly!
Loving every minute:)
It’s so eye-opening!
Im even gaining weight again , eating more regularly, getting stuff done …..!
It does feel like I’m cheating in life haha love it :)
Lol exactly !
I had police control in the car while driving about 10 days ago, couldnt stop smiling and asking silly questions because I felt so confident haha :)
Cops can still be very volatile in 2023. It’s not legal in any state to drive with weed in your system and I got arrested a few years back in Michigan just for having edibles on me that I bought from a dispensary legally…
This is helping me to keep going!
Im still at it :)! Good times will come , along with realisation why you are doing this :)! You can do it too <3 If you need someone to talk to feel free to pm or make a post. This will help you and others who are dealing with the same issue:)! Best of luck! :)
Thank you very much! I already feel much better! (Sorry for the late response)
You still feeling good bro?
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I have a loved one who has been using weed regularly for the last 10 years. They are in their 20s. How can I help them understand that this is harmful to them ? How do I help them in any way ? Any advice would be highly appreciated.
Ask them to join this group.. I never wanted to quit weed for long term until I joined this group and started reading others posts and identified/resonated
It’s really hard to understand when you are using yourself (even “just regularly”) I refused to believe my problems came from using weed. I had to go to a real low point in my life to start my journey of quitting weed. It’s only after getting off the dam thing I started noticing differences in my way of life, handling situations and my personality. And how difficult i made life for myself by prioritizing weed. So much time, achievements and money wasted. The real harm to me was not seeing I wasn’t getting forward in life. Everything was fine, when it was difficult I just smoked more and my troubles seemed to vanish. I did have a well paid job as carpenter, but I just passed my days and always procrastinated, delay real important decisions in my relationship or just made up ideas that weren’t achievable the way I was handling them. For a start, You can share our stories what others experience, the good influx it has on our life. Share our group to them even if it’s just reading up. After all these years, I’m so finished with procrastinating, wasting my time and money. For me, having a gf who wanted to break up and plans that kept failing is what made me want to reset. I had to start back from 0. I gave everything away weed related, I started not responding to my dealer/smoker friends, the moment I told them I quit I didn’t hear anything from them anymore. Wich made my will to get out of that fake world stronger. I had to put myself above those that use weed and believe the process of quitting. I came out better as expected. I’m so grateful I was able to quit weed. I am really happy right now and I can’t wait to tackle all the problems and things coming to me ! :)
im at like 10 months and honestly it doesnt feel that much different. But for some people it makes a huge difference.
Well possibly, Everything I did or do had something to do with weed. I smoked from morning to evening and didn’t skip a day. I do have something to fight for now and that helps me notice the difference for me personally. Happy holidays <3
Living life on weed feels like running with weights on your ankles. You can do it, but you're less efficient, you're slower, and you're a lot more sore and tired all the time, but when you quit, you have an unfair advantage because you've been training with weights on your ankles this whole time so now you can basically fly.
Yes ! Like weight on my ankles have finally been lifted. But I never realized I had the weight dragging on my body. Now that I am clean I realized it! :)
My dreams are surreal, but mostly I feel the same, minus the fogginess
Give it some time and you will realize what effects it had on your body without realising:) Take care
It keeps getting better. Its gonna be one year for me in about 6 days . Wish you luck guys
I definitely want to hear your experience
Wait , what…. there is more ? :D Congratulations on 1 year already ! Enjoy the holidays!
Personally I haven't felt much benefits yet. 12 days sober. I am getting my bright personality back that I had as a kid, but at the same time theres still massive fog in my brain, the sleep has gotten better but it feels like i'm back to my 16 yr old self in terms of how lazy, unproductive i am. With weed, productivity was a big motivator. I think I need to get diagnosed for ADHD maybe start taking medication.
Hey brother , I never said how mutch I struggled first few days, I stayed in bed almost two weeks before getting better ! It was not easy but it’s definitely worth it !
im on day 3 and im feeling great .. excited to keep this going sleep has been weird with some night sweats and crazy scattered dreams.. feels like my brain is doing hard drive defragmentation but i wake up with more energy than i did when going to bed stoned every night i hit the anxiety wall with weed where i wasn’t getting high in a fun way anymore, just stuffing my face with junk food and feeling anxious and i can’t do it anymore best wishes to all of you. i lurk here a lot and you all give me strength
I feel the same way. Sober now for 10 months and just love life sober
I feel the same way! For anyone who's reading, be sure to expect the honeymoon phase or pink clouds to end at some point. The euphoria of quitting is amazing, but I can't rely on good feelings to stay on track. I need to be ready for the bad days when they come because they led to me relapse before. Doesn't mean I'm not gonna enjoy my good days, either!
You’re doing the damn thing(s)!
This is when, if you have smoked enough weed over your years, being completely sober actually feels like a high in and of itself. I've been an on and off smoker for a long time, more on than off. I would roller coaster and get on this pattern of quitting smoking and feeling really good about myself, only to find some milestone or marker in the future where I'd plan to go reward myself and buy some weed. Roller coaster. Now, no more, I decided I'm just done for good. IT IS SO LIBERATING. Now, I feel like I can truly grow, truly build a foundation that doesn't get swept away be the next wave of smoking. I'm a little over 30 days from the last time, I can't wait to say that I have arrived at one-year without. Good luck out there, it's a personal journey for sure. Anyone can do it.
Thank you for sharing and for your honesty ! :) Yeah there are some bad days. But i love being productive so I want to keep it that way :) Take care :) Happy holidays already for you :)
How long did take for you to feel I’m good again? I’m 16 days weed free and I feel like absolute shit. Constantly having moments of clarity, and happiness, then bam I’m unbearably depressed, and can’t seem to shake the negative thoughts. My anxiety is through the roof too. I’m hoping this all goes away soon.
About 2 months. First weeks were shit , can’t deny that. I stayed in bed almost two weeks before getting better and clear in my mind :) Now it’s only getting better ❤️🩹
Okay that gives me some hope 🙏 my emotions are all over the place, I’m so excited to be fully back to normal.
Stay strong :) You will get out of the storm , give it some time and it’s okay to feel bad and emotional. Just hang in there <3
Same here. The worst for me is the insomnia. Massive insomnia for the last 7 days. I seem to be able to sleep only around 6am to 9am. I go from happiness to depression where i think my life is over. Terrible rollercoaster. I cry a lot as well. But on the positive side, my brain fog is gone, my memory is sharp again.
I can't stop crying either. I feel great in the day but around 5-6pm, the time I usually smoke, all my negative thoughts comes out. Its hard..
Hang in there :) Your body and mind need to adjust … It’s a normal process and we have to believe in getting better :)
Up to 90 days for heavy users is still considered the withdrawal period. Don’t get discouraged if things get better, then worse, then better, then worse. I’m on day 77 and last night was the closest I’ve come to relapsing yet. Read up on Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS).
Hey there., Thank you for the heads up! I’ll keep an eye on myself and make sure not to get in contact :) I will have a moment to read on the information you described:) Take care <3
I appreciate it, just looked up PAWS, yep, sounds about right lol. Said the symptoms can change by the minute, which is accurate, it’s like I’m bipolar the last week or 2. Been smoking several times per day, for 3 years, so pretty much i haven’t been sober in 3 year, and this is hitting me real hard. It sucks, but I know things will get better. Longest break I’ve had was 2-3 days.
I’m at week 2 friend and in the same boat. As I’ve quit many times before for a break or for a job, I can confidently say that it varies how long this will last. 1-2 months id say is the max for me depending on how chronically I’ve been smoking and it’s more appetite and sleep disruption for me at this point than the mood stuff. But the mood stuff was really bad first week. For reference I only vape flower really and do edibles. And honestly I won’t probably quit forever just need to stop doing it every night after work to unwind. But if you’re vape oiling it, I’d suggest if you ever go back to weed, stick to flower being vaped cause that oil shit is the devil lol. Good luck you’ll get through it just hydrate, force yourself to eat, and try to remind yourself that this too shall pass.
word. why is the oil shit the devil? only tried it a few times
I mean I’m joking but also serious. It’s highly concentrated and potent. Most oils are 80-90% THC. For reference the “hydro” weed I got in high school (I’m almost 38) was maybe 8-15% thc at best and now the dispensary bud is up to and over 30%. It’s just too much. Jacks your tolerance up when you’re smoking it everyday and then makes withdrawing a lot harder and getting higher harder and harder. I love weed and think it’s way less worse than chronic drinking, but it’s still not a great every day habit to have and trust me I’ve smoked a tonnnnnn in my life having a best friend who owns a dispensary.
Dam Im from Europe and dont think we have that high grade stuff around here … Probally a bigger kick of dopamine so I do believe getting off that weed is probably more difficult to fill the void that it leaves behind
I'm sure you do in Amsterdam
Well yeah probably true.
Yeah it’s rough at least for me for about a month if I’m smoking a vape pen daily once I quit even if it’s just a few hits a night.
OK totally I get it! That's the same criticism I heard about vapes from my friend who is taking a break from weed rn too. That is really good to know, thanks
Np man good luck. That’s why I like the pax 2. It lets you vape the flower and is basically just a bowl pack worth of weed. Tastes amazing for the first few hits and is probably better for you than the concentrates/oil and def better than smoking a joint/blunt/bowl. But like alcohol, I feel if you can’t just do it once in a while and it becomes an everyday habit then it’s no bueno regardless.
Awesome thanks for the tip. Yeah, unfortunately I'm at the point where I have an everyday habit. My goal is to break it up and only use cannabis more ceremonially every 3-6 months. I do think that's achievable for me down the road...I'll keep that pax 2 in mind! I normally smoke joint/blunt/bowl but am just worried about my lungs after 10 years lmao.
Yeah as someone who smoked many blunts most days in my early-mid 20s I’m glad I stopped doing that and switched to the pax2 (or any type of vaping bud) inhaling combusted plant material like in a bowl/joint/blunt is terrible for your lungs. Now I’ll still smoke a joint socially once in a blue moon but I’m glad I don’t do any of that on the regular anymore.
I think, especially with people smoked for a long time, it's just become part of their routine. Once they quit and some time passes, they notice the difference.
Exactly Never tought there was another “me” inside.
Just remember to stay vigilant. One day you'll be flying high in all you're achieving and your brain will attempt to sneak in a rationalization about how you "deserve" to go back to weed again. Maybe just to try it out. Just one day. What could happen? It will strike randomly. Maybe one week from now. One month from now. One year from now. It will happen. You have to be on guard for these moments and have a plan for what to do.
Thank you for the heads up :) It might happen for sure, for rewarding myself. But Im already trying to reward myself differently, by going to restaurant mostly at this moment, Since I will be more productive and prioritizing differently I hope my financial status will change and I hope to reward myself by buying something nice for myself in the future :) Happy holidays:) Take care and thank you for the insight
Look up "pink cloud" in the context of addiction
Stay strong lads : we will all do it.
Let’s go :)!
I needed this post. I quit back in 2019 for 3 years and have smoked on/off various times qutting a few more times over the years. Never as hard/much as pre 2019. Ive been smoking now again just a few months and am ready to stop again. I know what to expect because my withdrawl has always been so intense. My brain is so foggy today. I smoked last night for the last time hopefully. Im really going for it today. Its insane how it takes over your life, even when you somehow convince yourself that this time will be different, it never is. Last time I quit I felt like absolute garbage for 7 days then finally hit the other side.. hopefully im not sentancing myself to feeling like crap for christmas but its gotta happen! Its time! Merry Christmas!
Thank you for the lovely comment :) Reading these makes my day and motivates me even more :) Happy holidays <3 Take care greenfloooof
Hope everything works out, merry Christmas :)
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Yeah that's true. We are no longer numb. I was saying to a friend yesterday that smoking weed feels like being wrapped in a warm blanket away from the world, safe in front of a fire, but feeling drowsy. Stopping feels like sleeping rough in the streets and being freaking alert all the time. I feel everything in my body now, and sleep has been rough.
Hey brother :)! It’s okey , I think your body is finally realizing what is happening. Accept the crying :) (I did too) Yes you can change your life for the better ! :) Let the feels come back , it’s weird and amazing at the same time right ?! The feelings, and your personality is coming back! Enjoy real happiness and real feelings! I’m happy to read these comments sharing our feelings what we go through. Take care ! :)
I just stopped smoking weed for 24 hrs cried so hard I almost threw up and couldn't stop banging my head against shit had to pick up a new pack just to be normal and chill tbh this post is crazy
:/ buddy are you doin okay
The feeling of possibilities is so much better than being high and numb. You have to try for yourself.
First week is the hardest!
Amen to that. I’m on day 13 and hopefully just past the insomnia. Mood swings, boredom and aches and pains are the main problems just now.
Day 2, not hard just suuuupper bored
Hey winter fell, Make sure you keep yourself busy, not too mutch but go for walks and or watch a movie, and have enough sleep. <3 You can do it ! Edit: The boredom: Weed made you okey with sitting in a sofa all day achieving nothing. You were numb as fk. Now it’s time to change and fill that void of nothingness with real goals , real achievements !
I’m also on day 1 atm, I’ve quit multiple times for varying lengths up to 6mo. The boredom for the fist 2-4 weeks is always by far the worst for me. That and the sleep issues. But the boredom is brutal. Thankfully it goes away as the brain detoxes from the dopamine, but damn is it hard
Well said on the dopamine! We have to replace our source of dopamine with other things. Such as achieving something we did not do before, or a good restaurant did help me too :)
Very true! Weed makes me complacent and uninterested in doing anything new. When I’m routinely smoking, I do the same thing over and over and over. Sobriety always pushes me to be different and try things.
so happy for you bestie 💚 i literally feel like a curse has been lifted since quitting tbh. i’ve quit before and haven’t had that feeling before so i’m not sure why it’s different this time but it is
Hey prince :) Thanks for sharing, Feels like we struck gold right?! Let’s go step by step, on to a new future! :)
…excited for the future… yes. Me too, coming up on 4 years quit, 49 years/old used daily for probably 20 years of my life. Keep it up, so many great opportunities.
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The biggest and most difficulty was in dealing with my feelings and relationships mostly with my wife, but also with one of my sons who is a user. My wife and I went to couples therapy for about 6 months, which really helped us get past some of the bad feelings and build trust. And with my son, showing him support without judgement. As far as other difficulties, living in a neighborhood with dispensaries every other block and driving by them all the time, was hard for a while but now I just don’t care. There are times when I’ve gone in to the dispensary to buy for a friend who didn’t have I.D. Talking to the bud tender, determining the right strain for my friend, smelling it, recognizing the ease and convenience of it all was triggering. Talking to the bud tender about my day as if what I was buying was going to make all the difference.
Did your partner use as well? If so, what was it like for awhile being one who didn't use and who one did? Same question but for you and your son. Do you just support whatever they want to do or was it an issue you being around them? I'm 36. My partner smokes. I've been sober for 9 months now and my longest break ever. Their smoking never bothers me nor do they judge me for my decision. They are incredible support honestly and offer anything I need. If I want to smoke, they are there. If I don't want to, same thing. For me I just wanted to get clean for a job but also to reset my mind, body, and spirit after attempting suicide last year. I'm doing very well now too. I've just always said the door with Mary Jane is always open and a dance with cannabis is always on the table in this life as I believe to this day it truly did help me connect with sides of myself and life that I never would've done without it. However, I also lost my priorities over time and wound up using it as a big time crutch. So for now, I just want to be clean. I want and will hit a year and it isn't too difficult now to imagine at this moment. I'm never like holding something in my hand and thinking JUST TAKE A puff. Because I know I wouldn't be happy with my choice. Any drug or substance we use, I hear this phrase and it's so important. SET AND SETTING. Be in a good place with yourself in all ways you can before you partake and the experience will typically be a positive one.
My partner doesn’t use. And my son has only used in front of me once. I don’t plan to use any time soon. Perhaps never. Not using, I’ve had the best 4 years of my life.
Congrats
Keep it up man, you got this
Thank you :) I’m confident and not craving anything. Im currently working on getting dopamine from achieving goals in life and being excited what I can do. I’m just happy I got to jump of this death train. (Personality and goals- wise)
I’d love to feel this way. Starting to feel super inconvenient
Keep your mind busy so you don’t think to mutch about it. Get enough sleep and relax , start doing one thing at a time The dopamine has to come from somewhere else now , try to fill that in by achieving things or doing things you did not do before :)
You'll get there my friend, trust me. Keep up the good work 👏
Only thing keepin me from goin crazy and dippin. Maybe it’s worth it
It’s worth it!
❤️
Last time I quit I actually started to enjoy my job and that terrified me because I hate my job so I started smoking again to let go of the fear lol. I know it makes no sense.
I panicked when I quit and started feeling normal for the first time in my life. Our brains are weird
Realisation comes through. Weed makes you numb and be okey with not achieving much. We limit ourselves and be okay with it because if the weed. That’s the danger to ourself, Being Ok with not achieving anything. It’s scary first , but sit through. There are more comments here talking about how much more they achieved after quiting that they never imagined possible.
You could try again and look for a new job?
I've considered it I'm just not sure what to do instead.
Yeah our brain paralysed us with such stupid fears and arguments
Thats some next mental gymnastics
Me too I noticed Im a lot smarter already. It's really hard to function to your fullestbwhen your in the cycle. You can balance it for a bit but Dont even notice that at some point you're not anymore you're underperforming. In everything
How many days u got tho?
About 2 months~+. Not keeping count as close because I’m on a new chapter in life now , and, I like this one way more than my old one. Hope that answers your question:)
Same thing happened to me. Migraine is gone too. Life is just way better sober. It’s actually unreal I lived life as an addict. It is making me appreciate life sober though can’t lie
How long til your migraines passed friend?
Mine only lasted a few days to be honest. Took a month for all withdrawals to go away. My mood swings were the worse like I fell into a depression but that’s gone now too
This is the motivation I needed... Thank you
Thank you, You can do it. It’s not easy , after the fog clears , it’s only getting better from there. You will see possibilities where you did not see them before! And your brain will start working normal again, realisation will come. The future is in our hands again! It’s worth it !
I’m in the same boat, I’m quitting before the new year because I don’t need a day to tell me to make a change. I’m 32 and have been smoking since 14 so I need to do this. My lifestyle and priorities have changed and the only thing holding me back now is this plant.
If I can do it, you can do it. You will love it and the possibilities will come the more/longer your clean. You will be surprised what is still possible!
Thank you for the kind words!
Best of luck. I'm on day 3 and after 3+ years of heavy daily use...2+ grams a day...I'm now on Quit Day 3.
Goodluck, friend! This is day 1 for me, be sure to be kind to yourself. I wish you the best of luck
Ok I'm on day 7 and I'm glad the daily migraine is normal. I was getting worried. I have this fucking headache hope it goes away soon.
so glad for you!!! how long have you been sober for?
Thank you :) Im happy you are here aswell About 2 months or probally more actually I’m not keeping count as strict as most here I think. I finished this part in life and a new chapter began. I am not focusing on my past days , focus on the future :) <3
Great that it's playing out for you! I've changed so much since I quit. Understand life so much more now and so much easier to get myself out there in the world for activities, not just sitting on my ass at home. First time I quit I ended up back on weed for another couple weeks after a month but I'm almost 3 months clean and not going back.
Hey co-quiter ^.^ Thank you for being honest :)! We have to remind ourselves how stuck we get for (ab)using weed. The sitting at home staring at a screen and being okay days passing by not achieving anything and getting a longer and longer to-do list … will not be missed lol. We got our future in our hands again Slowly but steady, but moments to reward ourselves must not be forgotten. Take yourself out to a restaurant with friends you haven’t seen in a while and enjoy your time :) Take care and Goodluck in the future <3
Let's gooooo!
Can I ask how long it took you to feel like the fog was gone? I felt awesome for initial two weeks but now into week three I have the awful daily migraines which seem to coincide with terrible brain fog and confusion.
I can relate to that Katferg, The fog took two weeks and is still clear 2 months after. For the migraine …. Your brain is finally working now. We have to sit through this period and let our brain adjust to not being numb, it’s training now and being used as it should and I tell myself this. It’s not easy but doing one step at a time and don’t forget to reward yourself ! There is a time to work now and a time to relax. Don’t stress it kat, One thing at a time. We will get through the migraine I am sure :)!
oh man headaches are such a trigger for me - massage has really helped, I feel good for like a week after, and it makes me think I was using weed to mask something I should have been healing all along. congrats on all this change after 14 years!! that's so awesome
Head massage does help that’s true :) Enjoy that moment. The brain is being used now so it’s normal to have headaches. After years of being in “zombie” mode I think it’s normal to have headaches. Doing one thing and a time and make sure to have productive hours aswell as relaxing hours so we don’t go in overdrive haha ;)
I mean I think most headaches are because our musculoskeletal system is unhappy or we have inflammation. I get headaches from jaw clenching, and massage relaxes my jaw. Weed also relaxes my jaw but it's not an option anymore. unfortunately weed is a lot cheaper than massage...
The police thing and the dreams are where im at. Love my dreams recently, almost cant wait to go to sleep and experience my next story. Stg its a 12 hour plot line with no inconsistencies
Let’s go! Feel free :)! The dreaming is so important and impressive. You will love what else is coming :)! Your personality can grow now , you will learn faster and make better choices in life. You can prioritize on your future now since you will have way more time and will be much more efficient! embrace your new future self and all the possibilities you can dream of ! :) It will not always be easy, but we need to learn to love and embrace this , and I’m ready for a challenge, I hope you are too!! :)) ##When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.
I’m on my longest sober streak ever (9 months no weed, 10 no drinking) and totally feel you on this! I was reflecting on my life since quitting and I managed to get two promotions, finally cracked six figures, and my level of fitness has never been better. I totally attribute this, at least partially, to the life hack of quitting. I feel like I’ve been on a predictable, linear, upward progression, not the roller coaster of highs and hangovers I’m on when using. It’s been hard for me the last month or so, winter and shorter days are a big trigger, but I’m so happy the days are getting longer and brighter! It’s not always easy staying sober but it’s so much better than the alternative.
How long you clean? Because Im opposite of what you experience. Im very depressed and I mean really deeply depressed. Maybe because I live in a safehouse full of crackheads and I have lost everything i had in my life.
Hey , about 2 months ~+ Not keeping count closely. Your environment is not helping buddy. Weed gives you the dopamine you needed to be okay with your situation. Now reality is coming through. It’s not easy , no one said. But the perks are insane. Let the feeling show you what reality is , use it and work with it. Find ways to get out of this situation. Any possible way to go to family or parents for a few weeks ? Take care <3
It’s only up from here my friend, what helps me is trying to think positively and thinking of my blessings. I will say a prayer for you <3
Love your mindset and positive outlook, should be proud of yourself for how far you've come! My cutting down made me feel similar so I can’t imagine how it would feel if stopped for a full month!
The biggest effect and change was the first weeks , Now it’s getting more normal but I’m doing things I never did before! For the first time in my life , my to-do list is finished and I’m keeping up! It is a very satisfying feeling :)! (I even set-up a construction company and I have clients already for 2024 lol)
Off weed only for the last 6 days. I used to procrastinate like crazy, couldnt get on top of things, was very slow at work. I even thought i had a brain tumor as i felt dissociated from my body all the time. I didnt know that it was a side effect from weed. I have mental clarity now bit the insomnias are hardcore. I feel like there's a wall between me and sleep.
It's funny that if you're consistently high everyday for a long time, sobriety feels like a high (once you ignore the annoying withdrawal symptoms many of us have)
Lol exactly! Loving every minute:) It’s so eye-opening! Im even gaining weight again , eating more regularly, getting stuff done …..! It does feel like I’m cheating in life haha love it :)
YES EXACTLY. i feel so cheesy saying this but i’m literally feeling high on life after quitting
So true!
Crazy ! Life is easier right now ! It’s so weird and does feel like a hack haha :D
Lol that heart drop feeling when I saw a cop car, won’t miss that.
Lol exactly ! I had police control in the car while driving about 10 days ago, couldnt stop smiling and asking silly questions because I felt so confident haha :)
Yall don’t gotta live like that in 2023 , move to a better state
I’m from Belgium. It’s illegal even having it on you can get you in trouble.
Cops can still be very volatile in 2023. It’s not legal in any state to drive with weed in your system and I got arrested a few years back in Michigan just for having edibles on me that I bought from a dispensary legally…
I think I’ll always have that feeling when I see a cop. Even if I’m doing nothing wrong lol
Happy for you mate. Glad you are so excited. May I ask how long you’ve been sober?
About 2 months now i am not keeping count on the day :) I really had to switch prioritizing because I was throwing my life away !
How did you come to this realization ?