can quitting weed make you more tired then you felt before hand?

guys this is called depression lmao

I quite about 2 weeks ago and I find the same effect. Have no problem sleeping, when I wake from 7 hours of sleep an hour later feel like I could go right back to sleep, I eat very healthy. I cook all my foods mostly fresh I rarely eat out .. So to your answer YES I have the same problem

Thanks for your post. I stopped smoking weed just a few days ago and now I feel constantly tired and irritable and tempted to start again to feel better. The paradox is, even though I feel drained and tired, I have real difficulties trying to get a good nights sleep.

Pot smokers don't dream? That's definitely not true.

I'm currently experiencing the same symptoms, I've been a heavy smoker since I was 14 (I'm 21 now) and have taken multiple short breaks throughout that time period (anywhere from a week to a few months) and this has been my experience thus far.

I typically smoke joints or spliffs and go through atleast 3-5 a day. Each and every time I take a break I've noticed I'm typically significantly more tired for the first 4-6 days after quitting due to a combination of lack of appetite, insomnia, and a change in sleep cycles. I'm a very active individual and pay close attention to my fitness and health through diet and exercise so I'm pretty transparent when it comes to any bias on any possible side effects pertaining to my well being and weed. What I've noticed and researched for myself (this may change per individual) is that when I am smoking I spend more time in stage 4 sleep opposed to REM sleep - why you typically have fewer or no dreams while sleeping after smoking. Within the first 3 days of quitting I typically go through a phase that is known as REM sleep backup in which I have a lot of crazy and vivid dreams often waking me up in the middle of the night. It typically takes my body at least a week to return to it's normal restored state in which I am no longer tired or sluggish. I do however notice after about that week or so my sleep cycle returns to normal and my energy levels are more balanced opposed to the constant burnt out feeling I experience when smoking. It's a lot easier to get up in the morning and I am significantly more motivated to get my day started.

On another note, I do believe there is some correlation between your body excreting the toxins and your energy level as mentioned throughout this forum in that, I've noticed the times I quit at home and have access to a sauna at my local gym the transition period between quitting and getting back to my normal energy levels is expedited.

AGAIN THIS INFORMATION PERTAINS TO ME SPECIFICALLY, I HAVE COME ACROSS POSTS OR PEOPLE WHO FEEL OTHERWISE. The only way to know for sure is to experiment with it and take note of what you personally are experiencing as it may change per person. Take note of how you sleep at night, whether you dream, your diet etc.

Hi everyone I been a smoker since 20 now I'm 32.I stoped because I encounter a bad anxiety attack out of no where I began to feel very dizzy and panic attacks also paranoia.I recently stoped some time in June but I still have anxiety and panics but most of all I'm so sleepy and I lost interest in activities such as gym,dating or friends.The good effect is I'm more clear minded rather then slow reaction movements.I hope to heal soon because when I get anxious &I tired it's such a bad combo I don't believe I ever felt this ill physically in my life as a user. Any advice to a cure ??

I am one week off weed and have never felt this tired. It almost seems like I have been drugged.
I have been smoking every night for 13 years. First three days I had night sweats and leg cramps. Crazy jonsing when I was in my home where I used to smoke. But it is the fatigue that has me concerned. Only felt like this once before. I caught a bad cold 3 days before going to Hawaii. My friends did not smoke so I was without weed. first three nights I had night sweats and leg cramps. I thought it had to do with my cold. Now I know I was in withdraw but too stupid to know what was going on at the time. I was crazy tired and my vacation sucked!

Thank you. I just quit and I've been yawning and feeling so tired. This helped me see I'm not the only one going though this.

Long time user here. Started smoking hash/weed at 16 and was pretty much a solid user until last Friday (11 August, 2017). I'm now 38.

First, I just want to say that the feedback on here is tremendous, and that I really hope everyone who has previously posted has come through the worse. Cannabis is insidious in the sense that its addiction creeps up on you. I had my first withdrawal experience when on holiday in Switzerland about 5 years ago. The experience fits into what others have wrote - waking up in a pool of sweat, intense crazy dreams, and feeling very low, irritable, and lethargic. I am now trying to come off the hash for good, and in doing so earlier on I jotted down periods when I was forced to not smoke, i.e. being out of the country and/or staying over someone's house where smoking is a big no no. It's strange, but other holidays I have taken I did not experience the same experiences as my withdrawal in Switzerland, only a touch of insomnia. Going back over my diaries, one thing was clear - when I went to Switzerland, beforehand I had put quite a lot of weight on. On subsequent holidays, I was a lot slimmer. I am just wondering whether the withdrawal effect is stronger when body fat content is higher? Makes sense given THC is stored in fat cells, which means perhaps a good way to kick off quitting is losing weight BEFORE coming off the mary jane. Just a thought. Also, I have found some ways to deal with the lethargy: L-Tyrosine and n-acetylcysteine helped me get through a fair bit of DIY this afternoon. They helped boost my energy notably, not a lot, but enough to help me get my backside off the chair. I've crashed now and feel very lethargic, but don't feel so bad given I managed to dig myself out of a lethargic hole and accomplished some small tasks today. Also, I have found that L-Theanine helps with the jitters and falling asleep issue. There is a small element of mind over matter too in my experience. Before I started reading the posts here, I felt like c**p. Now my mind is engaged on something, that lethargy isn't so present. Puzzles, computer games, talking with others - keep your mind focused on INTERACTIVE activities. Passive activities like watching TV might make you reach for that bowl again!

So, if you're reading this thread and suffering, take some heart in knowing that others are going through EXACTLY the same. And take heart knowing that you WILL feel better. One day at a time though. Work the problem. Keep talking to other sufferers. And above all else, don't be too hard on yourself and expect yourself to feel 100% within a few days or even a few weeks. It might take a bit longer but, my brothers and sisters, it is worth it. Take control of your life again. I wish everyone reading this the very best.

I am having the exact same symptoms, I am twenty nine and I have smoked it pretty heavily since I was 15. I read the first guys reply about being anemic and started panicking thinking there was something wrong ! Luckily I took the time to scroll down and carry on reading and your post has given me a lot of hope so thanks. I get the restless irritable feeling at night time when I'm supposed to be sleeping but in the day I feel more tired than I ever have done in my life !! I just can't wait to get my energy back and start to feel the positive effects of quitting !! Please keep in touch and let me know how the long term work out for you,

Many regards

Danny

Im on day 8 after smoking everyday for the last 2 years and exhausted every day. Night sweats. Loss of appetite. I'm a competitive athlete so I push through it, but my workouts have become 10 x's harder ....

Hey, same here!! I ran out months back for a week and that whole week In felt like I was under the influence of sleeping pills and very tired all day and night. I ran out 3 days ago and same thing is happening.

your a medical student that smokes dope, dud

Any advice to help your body detox faster?

This happens to me too, when I take activated charcoal it helps take this away I assume it's all the heavy metals and pesticides on the weed detoxing from your body. I also notice a sore throat when detoxing.