/r/leaves

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This is a support and recovery community for practical discussions about how to quit pot, weed, cannabis, edibles, BHO, shatter, Delta 8, or whatever THC-related product you're using, and getting support in staying stopped.

People smoking weed when they want without recrimination? Good. Not being able to stop smoking weed even when you want to? Bad.

This subreddit is for practical discussions about how to stop smoking if you've decided to and support in staying stopped from your fellow leaves. The only requirement for being here is that you have decided it's time to quit for good.

If you're looking for meetings or additional help try Marijuana Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, or SMART Recovery.


Please note: Our first and most important rule is that we be kind, courteous, and supportive with each other. Even (and maybe especially) people that aren't being kind to us. If someone is breaking this rule, please use the report button and we'll sort it out. Remember that you're here to actively inspire people toward success, yourself included.

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You're welcome to talk about bad experiences, but they have to be yours, not other people's, society's, or general anti-smoking opinion. If your post doesn't have "I" or "me" in it you should question whether you're describing your own experience or just talking about others.

Also, this is a politics-free zone. There are lots of thoughts on legalization and plenty of places to debate them, but they are a distraction from the mission of this subreddit which is to help people stop smoking.

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15 days in and looking forward to the rest of my life

My husband and I came to conclusion we needed to quit around the same time. We are 15 days in, and it seems like so much longer. That's life when it's not on fast forward because of daily use. I've done some shameful things to get pot while withdrawing and I am eager to leave all that in the past. Hopefully the worst of the acute withdrawal symptoms are over with, but based on the research I've read I'm maybe halfway through those. Writing this post in the middle of another sleepless night.

Like many here, this is not my first time trying to quit, but this time it feels quite different. It's as if my mind has finally accepted it's no longer an option and not something which provides healing or relief. I got proof of that when my cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome symptoms finally started going away after years of agony. I feel so foolish for not really committing to this before. Finding the words to express the symptoms and frustrations was the first step to making it possible. It feels similar to how I've come to manage my PTSD in that way. Cannabis was never helping me sleep or making things better. It made me an insufferable loser and someone who was easy to take advantage of.

The first few days were by far the worst, but journaling the positive trends has made me realize all the ways things have gotten better. I cook and clean more. When something around the house is broken, I take the five minutes to fix it instead of ignoring it for months or years. I play with the cats more often, and am more successful when I play games.

There are bad moments, but the craving is not one of them, thankfully. We got rid of most of our glass and all our weed connections. Our local friend group who smokes together is being influenced by us and more of them are taking breaks. My anxiety feels way worse, but reading a research paper about cannabis withdrawal made me realize that eventually that will get better too. It's so satisfying making the mark in my journal each night signifying that I haven't smoked. I genuinely look forward to it and I hope to fill the page with them!

I honestly still feel like a loser, but if I keep putting my feet down one in front of the other, I'll someday be looking back on all this with pride and helping others do the same. Eventually the sleep will return, same with the hunger sensation, and life will feel full again. Just need to make it through these dark days.
Thanks for reading.

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2024/03/29
09:29 UTC

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Leaving

My mom recently had a stroke. I spent that whole week with her in the hospital and as a result didn’t smoke or drink or even have a cup of coffee once. My dad ( once my hero [i still look up to the man but now recognize he’s only human], and a former fighter pilot) stayed home and drank the entire time, talking about how much smarter than the doctors he is and how my mom should be at home so he could “take care of her” (sit on the couch drunk and complain to her about the tv or how inconvenient for HIM her medical event was).

A few days after mom got discharged and we were back home, my dad asked if my mom got any piercings or tattoos she was hiding that got infected causing her to get so sick. Not fully over my first week of withdrawals (I get nauseous, sleepless, and irritable as my main symptoms), I blew up at that point. Crying was all I could do to not scream my head off at my dad for not only not being there for my mom, but scrutinizing the diagnosis of the medical professionals that cared for her until she was healthy. I expressed this to him and went to cool off on the back patio.

While I was cooling off on the back patio I decided to open the back door and tell him “I can’t wait for the day you face your problems like a fucking man instead of hiding in a bottle”. It’s been a week and he hasn’t had a drink since that day. He went through a binge-sized hangover and since my mom’s still recovering I did what I could to help him take care of himself because that’s what a son (at least this one) does. That comment I made to him wasn’t only for him though, it was for all of us here.

Cannabis can be an amazing tool for different physiological and psychological problems, but sometimes you have to step back and evaluate things. A Philips head screwdriver is a perfectly reasonable tool until you see that you’ve been stripping your flathead screw because you use the Philips for everything. I started using weed to help myself deal with some of the internal strife that I couldn’t figure out how to otherwise deal with, it did help me gain some new perspectives and eat more and maybe a few other things, but it also provided drawbacks to my life. I quit working and my academic performance took a hit, my social life was absorbed by whether or not I could be/get stoned with/around people I cared about. I’m done with that.

It’s time for me to grow up and face my problems with the tools I came with rather than outsourcing them to drugs and alcohol. I’ve been a lurker here for a while and make the occasional comment, I have a lot of love for this community and it’s helpful to read things along the lines of “we’re not alone”, “instead of back to day one, say 55/56 days”, and even on that PhD student’s post where I read the comments that effectively said “man up”.

I believe in you all and hope you’re giving yourselves the love and grace you deserve as my fellow humans.

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2024/03/29
08:16 UTC

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join my new sober vegan sub!

r/sobervegans

tryna create a safe community of sober animal lovers :)) please join if ur interested

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2024/03/29
07:59 UTC

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Dealing with someone that gets high all the time

So im clean nearly 8 months in 3 days i have a friend online an old school friend funny thing was she never used to like weed or stoners straight as they come fast forward to today she now smokes i dont have a problem with people that use my only problem is she has to message me and say oh im so blazed im sooo wasted she knows i had to quit but it doesnt stop her tonight i messaged her what was going on in my life and she replied with she was too wasted to read all that!!! Omg sooo rude.. i was the biggest stoner out for 5 years me and hubby used to get stoned all day long but...i never once messaged or spoke to any of my friends about being high or that i was so high i kept that to myself...moving forward whats the best thing to do.. sometimes ive gotten her messages and ive had big cravings to get high but i would just laugh along...now im getting annoyed by this behaviour like seriously whats the big deal about being high???

2 Comments
2024/03/29
07:41 UTC

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Slept like a baby

Whoever suggested hot shower just before bed, thank you so much, I've had so many day 1 in my life, but they never sticked. Lol I did have clear dreams, they weren't nightmares and I slept for straight 7 hours, no interruptions.

It's probably because of that hot shower or because of the kind words I received from this group, it was my first time here yesterday.

I just woke up and I'm feeling so fresh, just a little headache, other than I'm good. Let's see what day 2 has in store for us.

Thank you so much, I'm so pumped up for the next coming weeks.

Let's Go!!!

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2024/03/29
06:37 UTC

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Chronic smoker, how to quit without side effects.

Two months ago i completely cut out tobacco which is good but now i find myself smoking at least 5G-8G a day. Ive been doing this for the past year and a half.

I tried quitting weed around the same time, the first few days was fine but then i got: heart palpatations, body aches, muscle aches, electrical shocks, migraines, nerve pains throughout the body, enlarged lymph nodes, extreme detailed nightmares, panic attacks, shooting pain through back of the neck, leg and arm pain especially.

Has anyone else experienced this? And if so is there anyway to wind off without feeling like my body is shutting down? Thanks :)

2 Comments
2024/03/29
05:15 UTC

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It’s so cool how I can’t just have a normal high

Every time I start smoking I get both half anxious and just have had enough after like 1-2 solid hits, but also want to push myself to hit more and get higher and just get uncomfortably high every time and will still keep going lol, normal people are content with a certain high and are set stopping at a certain point, meanwhile I gotta get so high i’m scared every time it rocks

2 Comments
2024/03/29
04:50 UTC

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Does weed actually made you dumb?

I’ve done tons of googling and got mixed answers. “Yes it lowers iq”, “studies have found marijuana use does not lower iq” etc. I’m a day clean and going through withdrawals already. But due to why I’ve been smoking, I feel like I can’t go a day without it. Sometimes my mind is foggy, but I also have to wake up at 4 every day for work, which could also be the case, but idk. I’m really just looking for answers from people who’ve experienced this.

Thank you!

13 Comments
2024/03/29
04:21 UTC

3

When will my brain start working again

I’m a musician. Smokin everyday since 14. A couple month long breaks since. I can’t remember the chords I play after I play them. I’m a shell of the musician I used to be. 10 days in. Music hardly makes me happy like it used to. This is hell. Goddamnit. Makes me wanna kms on the low.

3 Comments
2024/03/29
04:09 UTC

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Day 28 - Still can't sleep

I've been dependent (especially for sleep) on weed for about 5 years. Heavy dosage, edibles and multiple joints every night.

I know I may just still be in some kind of acute period still at 28 days, but I am starting to fear I will never be able to sleep again without it.

Nightsweats, going hot/cold, turning fan on, turning fan off, changing towels on bed, as they are drenched in sweat, muscle pain, torturous nightmares, waking up every 20 minutes... best sleep so far is 3.5 hours.

I had no idea it would be this bad after an entire month. Is this really the weed..?

The days are long and boring enough without weed, let alone with only sleeping 3.5 hours... I am starting to go a bit crazy I think...

Will this ever go away? Will I ever be able to sleep without it? When?

6 Comments
2024/03/29
03:41 UTC

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Day 8 and im really struggling

Looking for a little bit of motivation today. Im 23m and have been smoking on and off since I was 15. I've had plenty of 'quits' in that time, the longest being the last at over a year. I relapsed last year after an overseas trip where smoke was in abundance. I brought the habit back home with me and here we are nearly 9 months later.

In the past, the withdrawals have been the typical : night sweats, insomnia, lack of appetite and just generally not feeling great. But this time seems very different.

Since day 3 I've had no physical symptoms such as sweats or insomnia, that seemed to pass quite quickly. But instead since around day 3, I've been riddled with this constant feeling of angst and restlessness. I'm not sure if it's anxiety as I am not anxious about anything, but I can't relate the feeling to anything else.

Things seemed to take a turn for the better on day 6, I was able to manage this feeling to an extent. But day 7 and today I'm absolutely riddled with this feeling again from the moment I wake up and I cannot shake it.

I understand these things take time, but I'm struggling with the fact that I am feeling this way after only being back on the smoke for 9 months. And to add to that, the feeling of getting better on day 6 then falling straight back has me feeling like this not something that will go away with the rest of the withdrawals. I might also add this is my 4th quit attempt in the last 3 months, each time making it to around day 5/6 and giving up because of this same feeling.

Has anybody experienced something similar? If so when did it pass and are there any tips to help fight this feeling off in the meantime?

5 Comments
2024/03/29
03:31 UTC

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Cravings/perfect storm tonight

8 days in, the cravings tonight are exceptionally brutal. It's my first night back home, I'm completely alone and I want a smoke, so, so badly. I'm trying to keep busy but my jerk brain keeps making noise about how this evening would be so much more pleasant if I could just smoke half a joint. Or a quarter. Hell, even just a puff or three. My partner removed all my paraphernalia while I was away but I forgot to tell them about all the damn stashes I hid, like a lil stoner squirrel.

All of the things I love to do when alone - puzzle, paint, read, watch existential crisis inducing videos about our universe, I would do them high af. I just want to enjoy my evening but I'm so fucking hyperfocused on how easy it would be to smoke and how it would make the night so much more enjoyable. How there's 3 stores within a 5 minute radius. How I could drag out the step ladder, to get to the top shelf, to remove all the crap that's in front of/on top of the box, where I could then get to my newly consolidated squirrel stash. How I'm pretty sure there's a pack of pre-rolls buried somewhere in the center console of my car and that I should definitely go check.

Normally I would call my partner but they're visiting family and not a lot of people in my life know that I smoke because I'm very much the product of the D.A.R.E. generation and the child of immigrant parents, hence the ranting into the internet void.

I thought the first few days of physical withdrawal would be the hardest but boy, this is the worst. I feel like I'm about to vibrate out of my skin. I want to scream but that would definitely alarm the neighbours.

If you read this far - thanks, I appreciate it. I'm going to aggressively clean something now.

4 Comments
2024/03/29
03:26 UTC

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The real struggle is also substitution of addiction

Anyone else experience this? My brain is substituting the dopamine and pleasure from weed to short term gratification… I’m on my phone mindlessly swiping, I’m eating spicy foods, I’m eating junk food…

Is it better to do this? I see it as me easing out the withdrawals from weed. I’m so used to hammering my brain with the high that my brain seeks it elsewhere.

Is it possible to reprogram the brain in the process? Who knows. It’s difficult. I feel depressed. I feel brain fog. I need short term content. I need to be warped into something. I can’t sleep at night, I find myself chasing something. Pleasure? Content? Not sure what.

I will get through this but just thought I’d share and see if anyone dealt with this. I’m not doing any substances however even being addicted to my phone can detriment my future…

4 Comments
2024/03/29
03:16 UTC

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We are not alone...

I was telling my wife about this group today and how I had no idea so many were struggling with this addiction and withdrawals. The potency nowadays has truly made it a game changer. That's all I was doing every day: Getting high or anticipating my next session.

My weight dropped significantly. I was no longer eating (much). My mood became cold and uninviting. Not every moment, but enough. It got to where I felt alone, even while smoking with others. None of that is me! I became something/someone else. I began feeling ashamed & hiding carts for no reason, lol. Getting mad or anxious when I couldn't find them. Running low was a clown show 😂 "Okay, there's definitely 10 good hits left. Do 2 now instead of 4. Leave 6 for winding down/sleep." It was a full time job after my full time job.

Fast forward, here I am. Day 10 surrounded by incredibly supportive people. This forum is evidence that where two or more are gathered, true strength and change can occur.

Here's to hoping we all get a good night's sleep with whacked out dreams! Keep going

19 Comments
2024/03/29
03:12 UTC

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Day 72 withdrawal symptoms to date

So I'm a bit on the extreme side when it comes to the withdrawals so I write this in hopes to help other people that also deal with more extreme withdrawals. I'm 33yo and have been a heavy daily smoker in a legal state (OREGON) for over 15 years, flower, concentrates and edibles. First month for me was absolutely miserable. No appetite, vivid dreams, hypochondria, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, irregular bowel movements (thin stools) and stomach pains. All of these lasted over a month and did not subside until I believe the THC started leaving my body, which it still hasn't completely. First thing to subside was my appetite and sleep, both came back with a vengeance 🤣🤣 the anxiety and bowel movements were the last things to subside which wasn't until recently. Now I have some of the healthiest bowel movements I've ever had in my entire life and my anxiety is almost completely gone. I did lose my aunt and my best friend(dog) during these past two months so I contribute some of the anxiety and depression to that. If anyone is going through something similar please feel free to reach out to me. I've been to the E.R twice and started seeing a primary care Dr thinking something was seriously wrong with my stomach and everything has come back fine ( besides a fatty liver). I couldn't believe these things were simply withdrawal symptoms and I didn't believe they were going to go away. After 2 months I know it was all completely from the bud. Hope this helps anyone having health anxiety or hypochondria..... Much love 💕💕💕

3 Comments
2024/03/29
03:08 UTC

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post-gall bladder surgery

was a daily medical user before surgery 12 days ago- not, after 30years i'm absolutely terrified of it! i tried one gummie and had the biggest panic attack of my life.

anyone else???

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2024/03/29
00:49 UTC

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A little vent …

I (22F) rejected a birthday party (probs weed available) and another friends invite to chill and smoke. I told myself I’d not smoke during March and see where I go- I’m always testing the waters to see if I can do it here and there…

I said no because I have obsessive thoughts that I’m pregnant and couldn’t imagine enjoying my time and not basically having a three hour panic attack.

Anyway, I ended up arguing with my sister and thankfully I’ve developed some mental strength to not spiral and feel sorry for myself and angry.

I think my point is: I feel grateful to myself that I was able to not put myself in environments where I know I’d be tempted because I am at the point of my journey where these moments make me feel grateful for the mental clarity and habits I’ve been able to maintain because I haven’t been high every other day.

I also reached a point that, whether I was busy socialising and partying and drinking and smoking, I wasn’t building any mental resilience and moving forward into adult life having internalised my life lessons- it all seemed kind of pointless.

I have this thing where I cannot really remember living and my memory is very poor. I have had bad anxiety since about 15 and I’ve been smoking since then also. I do not want to be 60 and not remember who I was and what mattered to me and how I changed over time.

I am wishing everyone on this journey peace and love ✌️❤️

6 Comments
2024/03/29
00:13 UTC

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1 week sober. Cravings have decreased. Feeling hope.

I just turned 20(M) March 12th. I’ve been smoking on & off since I was 14. Here are 20 benefits I’m experiencing.

-Decreased Brain Fog -Clarity from a sober mind -Urge to spark up conversation & be social again -Feeling proud of myself, confidence is high. -Saving more money -Dopamine receptors are working better -Connection with my higher power (Yeshua/Yahwhey) -Not feeling stuck on stupid. -Getting excited about things again -Better gains in workouts -Hope for the future -Making better music -Easier to cut off toxic friends -More drive & ambition -Joy when I wake up, not feeling as groggy or irritated -Dreams are vivid. -A better understanding of addicts -Relationship with myself has become great. -No more headaches or stomach problems. -I can look people in the eye now.

But of course that is just the benefits, it’s not all sunshine & rainbows but it gets easier with each day. The longer I go the more I find evidence that I don’t need it.

Tips on how i’ve managed anxiety & depressive thoughts.

-Having an accountability partner/bestfriend who’s quitting with me -Keeping myself busy with Sunbathing, Exercise, & making music. Taking walks to the park to play basketball as well. -Meditating & breathing deeply. -Practicing Celibacy & Semen Retention(Catalyst) -Started posting youtube shorts -Talking to people on the same journey -Focusing on the postive. -Cooking dinner every night for my family. -Watching youtube videos on quitting weed(MarcTheMessenger) -Praying & studying God’s Word(The Bible) -Allowing myself to feel negative thoughts but not dwell on them. -Shifting my consciousness & highering my vibration naturally.

  • Cleaning up my diet, eating fruits.

-Cold showers( Big one ) -Transmuting Anxiety into Excitement

The only cons I’m experiencing is

-Irritability around family (Deep breathing & Gratitude helps) -Craving the activity of smoking (Implement new habits) -Insomnia (Gets better each day, get enough Sun in the day) -No appetite (Workout to gain one) -Night time overthinking (Play some video games, I play Minecraft with the boys) -Overstimulation of feelings (Meditate & transmute) -Feeling physically sick (Also gets better with each day -Death Anxiety (Praying & reading the Bible helps)

I hope this helps someone. You can do it!!! I was a stoner stoner, If I can do it so can you. It gets easier by each day. Just take it one step at a time. Peace & Love to you all💯📈🔥🫂🤍

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2024/03/28
23:32 UTC

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24 hours in and already struggling

I haven’t been sober for more than ~48 hours in several years.

looking back, the last time I felt truly happy was when I was in outpatient treatment and was sober for 4 months.

i’m really trying this time. anyone got any suggestions or tips, I’ve tried before and I never get past day 2.

8 Comments
2024/03/28
23:24 UTC

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Mad depressed today

10-11 days in. Just got a bout of mad depression today. Went and walked around the town by myself and had a few beers, none of my friends wanted to join. Kinda put me in the worst mood. Feel like a sap rn

10 Comments
2024/03/28
23:19 UTC

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Saved $2,379.39

Apparently I have saved $2,379.39 (NZD) / $1,421.80 (USD) over 2 months of no longer smoking.

I am feeling very mixed, mainly anger at myself.

How much has everyone else saved after quitting? And how are you feeling about it?

1 Comment
2024/03/28
22:46 UTC

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Posting this because I don’t want to smoke tonight

Just something for me to look back on and remind myself to go to bed sober tonight. I hope it helps some others here too!

4 Comments
2024/03/28
22:36 UTC

4

Day 68 The benefits

A huge one is facing up to tasks. Not that I am Johnny jumnping on the cleaning, but the house was cleaned thouroughly a week ago, so I didn't mind the heat and air guy coming in on short notice to install new in my unit. Just finished up the dishes. Going to sort laundry and put in bags to go to the mat early bird 7 am. Best is able to focus. I was poisoned for 4-5 years with mercury from tuna and lead from tinted chapstick and possible old dishes. Anywho, it came to a point I could hardly read. I was tested and at the 6th grade level. My God, I read at the 6th grade level as a 3rd grader. I am 61. It was weird because I was thinking hmmm, I keep repeating the same paragraph. Learning new skills like changing my signature on MSFT Outlook was too complicated. My tech person who I kept asking to help for last 5 years was really tired of me. My memory was o.k. So then smoking pot on top of the poisoning was over the top. I hadn't smoked for like 6 months because unavailable. Guest at cousins offered me a toke like 18 months ago. I remember I just completely forgot what I was saying. Stone cold stupified. That was before I knew I was poisoned, but smoking after a huge break really takes out the thinking cap. Anyway, I am on the move going through papers and taking care of business. I was able to clean and organize o.k. with a slow mind. I was able to execute ok on critical thinking stuff that was in memory. But learning new stuff stoned is like taking a jog and dragging a couple rocks behind on a rope. So happy to be 65 days free of the bud. There are so many other ways to relax, keep my mind intact, my sense of humor and wit. Everyone give yourself a literal pat on the back, we are doing a big job with a giant payoff.

0 Comments
2024/03/28
22:29 UTC

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After how many months if ever has your memory returned to normal?

For those of you who smoked for more than 5 years did you gain your cognitive skills and memory back? I feel like I am really stupid, slow and life feels painful when you can’t grasp things. It’s been more than 6 months since I quit, there surely is improvement but I still feel very much stupid.

So I would really appreciate it if I could learn about your stories.

18 Comments
2024/03/28
22:24 UTC

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Regret asking doctor for help

I told my dr 10 years ago that I took med mj every night for sleep. He was supportive. Put it in my records and we never discussed. Fast forward 10 years later.. I have a new dr, same clinic. I have seen her 3 times or so. I never brought up my pot usage because why would I, I never had before., it was in my records if she wanted to bring it up and I was also in denial until now. Well..so today I asked for help to quit and of course I was wrong for not disclosing my usage in past appts. She straight up said that I withheld info from her and I did. I am so embarrassed. I regret going to her for help. I am on the verge of a panic attack and am sick to my stomach. I just want to disappear. I am so ashamed. In hindsight, yes, I should have made a bigger deal out of my mj usage but I didn't and now I just am riddled with regret, paranoia, depression...all the uglies. Plus no MJ.

45 Comments
2024/03/28
22:05 UTC

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REM Sleep

How long after quitting does it take for your REM sleep to return to normal? I tried searching online but can't find any solid information about this.

2 Comments
2024/03/28
21:59 UTC

34

Over 130 days

Hey everyone, I have been meaning to post here and say thanks for all the help. I started smoking when I was 14, daily user when I was 16 and its been almost 20 years. I'm turning 35 this year and I think I've finally quit.

A couple things that I found that got me to this point.

  1. Don't let your guard down. I've tried quitting so many times , it took so many tries. Don't go back to thinking you can moderate. Most people can't and I am one of them. I'm an addict when I start smoking and nothing will change that

  2. Use this community. Each day I was sober I read posts on here and know I wasn't alone. Weed is addictive. It helps to have other people going through the same things. People who have the same feelings and experiences. You aren't alone

  3. Forgive yourself for your past. The past is over and it helps to think of where you want to be in the future. If you want to be sober, then you need to quit some day.

  4. Take small steps. For me, it started with skipping the wake and bake. I used to blaze all day every day. If you can just take a few steps , lower your intake, and it will make quitting easier

  5. Be kind to yourself. The first week is tough and it isn't going to be easy. It's normal to have dark thoughts. I would get extremely angry or depressed. It helps if you have loved ones or close friends to talk to. But know that the dark thoughts will pass

  6. Alot of my stoner friends are great friends. Most do want to quit. It's just so hard. Be the light for them and let them know they can do it too. If they are true friends they won't encourage you to smoke again and they will respect you more. You can be a great role model for them. Alot of people don't think it's possible to quit but if you can do it then your friends can believe they can do it too

Some things I have noticed since quitting that are great positives. I have way more time for my hobbies. I do indoor gardening, I go for walks and exercise now. More time to make good healthy meals. When I smoked I always felt like I had no time because I was burnt out , or I needed a few more hits to do anything. I was just lying to myself though. Smoking just burnt me out.

This community has been great and I owe alot to everyone here. Even to this day I still read the posts and comments because I know I can't go back. I can't moderate because deep down I know I'll go back to being a daily user. Thanks for all the kind comments and the inspirational posts on here. If you are trying to quit I believe in you. Be kind to yourself and know you can quit. It may take several tries but you can do it!

7 Comments
2024/03/28
21:55 UTC

5

day 6

I am so stoked. I feel better everyday. Noticeably more optimistic, I bounce back from inconvenience way more quickly. My goals feel attainable.

Let's keep it going, yall! we deserve so much more than just a bag of weed at the end of the day.

3 Comments
2024/03/28
21:52 UTC

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Isolation

In early January, I made the decision to try to pass a drug test using fake urine. I knew it was coming several months in advance but I still decided to take this risk instead of putting down the weed. I knew it would be devastating if I lost this job, but I didn’t truly understand the extent of the regret I would feel. After that, I decided I would never again lose something dear to me as a result of smoking weed. I’m in the process of getting my life back on track and soon will be passing a drug test for the first time. I don’t miss it nearly as much as I thought I would, but I miss spending time with my friends and not feeling alienated. I’m not tempted to go back to it, but it is just really hard for me to be completely alone in this. I’m only 19, and while my peers are enjoying their youth, I’m already way past that stage. No one can understand why I would give up weed after being a high- functioning pothead for so many years.

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2024/03/28
20:07 UTC

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My life is falling apart because of weed

I (28m) moved to a legal state two years ago to start my PhD. I was highly motivated in the beginning and was considered to be one of the top students in my program. I had been very optimistic about my career before I got addicted to weed. Now, I feel like a zombie. I have no motivation to do anything other than getting weed. This is literally the only thing now that makes me excited enough to get out of bed. Everything seemed okay in the beginning and I thought I could keep my recreational habit under control but after a while, my entire life became centered around smoking.

I get paid every other week. Once I receive the salary, I go buy weed and smoke all day until I run out of money after 7-10 days. Then, I try to finish my work till the next paycheck arrives. I binge eat alot when I'm am high and I can stay for days without food after spending all my money. This has been my life for the last few months. My credit score went from 700+ to a little over 500. My bank account is overdrawn most of the time. I currently have no savings and over 7000$ in debt.

I am on the autism spectrum and have been struggling with mental health since I was a teenager. I am currently on prescription medication for depression but they aren't helping with the addiction. I am not sure I will be able to achieve anything while being addicted. I have tried to stop but I fail every time. I am not sure I will ever be able to break this pattern. I have been miserable most of my life and It doesn't seem that it will get any better. I am thinking about suicide all the time but I don't know how I would do it.

Thank you for reading

65 Comments
2024/03/28
20:21 UTC

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