Dealing with Marijuana withdrawal symptoms

hi thanks for reading this... im a heavy smoker, ive smoked for over 15 years, with atleast 4-8 blunts a day containing atleast a gram each... i was a habitual smoker not only smoking to get high but to smoke because i liked it..

i just quit. i know that one needs a support system and all but i found out unless i removed my self from an area where i could find pot i was doomed. i had unsuccessfully tried to quit numerous times knowing that there was a out in it all id always relapse. i thank you all for your comments to each other for i have found them usefull and motivating. im currently on day 3 and doing pretty welll, since ive also moved out of the area when quiting i find the craving to smoke isnt as great because in my mind i know that i cant find it so theres no use wanting it. sleeping sucks, i was never a great sleeper and pot made it worse. but i just slept for the first time in years with out getting high or using sleep aids in about 4 years. major difference in the quality and duration of sleep. wish i could sleep longer and have that heavy i feel like laying down feeling when i hit the bed like i used to love after a pre bed bong hit... the second thing i miss the most is the morning bong hit or blunt when sitting on the toliet... my digestive system has taken a hit since quiting since pot is kinda a laxitive in a way allowing the muscles to relax.. but its one of those things that i kinda look forward to not being dependent on. i agree exercising is nice ut walking to me is a trigger bec i used to love to walk around and smoke a blunt. but the jogging has been my activity of choice... nausea is another killer for me, i havent figured how to combat it, i like the idea of fresh foods to help being a chef and all.. but i find my tastes are rapidly changing and what i used to love while being stoned is grose... thats hard because ive always had a limited taset of foods and very picky... so thats really hard..  anxiety is another story i used to have it because i was stoned now i have it because im not, same anxiety different causes.. i thank you all for your comments again.. but if anyone has any questions or expierences theyd like to share  itd be great to learn from others...good luck to you all and safe travels...

 

My boyfriend refuses to stop because he says its too hard and the withdrawl symptoms are horrible, but he was in jail for 2 month and managed to stop but as soon as he came out his brother gave him a 'bucket' and hes smoked loads since! its really pissing me off, even more so now that we have a 7 month old baby together..
i've told him to choose between me and the drugs and he says he'll try cut down but he isnt making any effort, i don't wanna be like 'ah well im leaving you cos you cant stop smoking green blah blah blah' but i hate it. its a vile disgusting habit.

Youre all ridiculous. Its pot for christ sake. Try kicking opiates or something that actually has a withdrawal to it. Ooooh you cant sleep for a few days and your cranky... Get over it

Jesus, after educating yourself a little better, why not smoke a bowl or two? It will help you to relax, and take the edge off the emotional abuse you suffered at the hands of your mother.

 

get into yoga and meditation!!! it really can help. my problem is il give up for a few months and then i get back on it when im surrounded by mates. but i went through a phase at one point where i give up weed and meditated everyday in the morning and it does really help your mind for the best. i have not had a joint for 2 days now and i have anxiety and am feeling really down and on edge. i dont like to go doctors for my anxiety as the medication they give are only short term solutions. im actually at work feeling like real sh*t but im just carrying on with the day and try n show everyone im ok. had my first meditation session this morning for 15 mins and am hoping to carry it on and build up my meditation time. it feels like its a long road but you just have to stick to it and be determined. The mind is a powerful tool so take good care of it and if you can stay off the sh*t and keep the mind healthy. if anyone is interested check out these web pages where they teach you and learn to understand meditation and how it can benefit you.

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To be honest, it sounds like he might be under the influence of another drug. I have been in a position where I thought it was merely marijuana withdrawal symptoms... but in the end it turned out it was harder drugs. GET OUT WHILE YOU CAN. It is extremely hard to do so, yes, but it is the only way you will be able to live peacefully. It took me over a year to finally get away, but my life has truly changed. I am finally feeling happy, truly happy. I hope that you can find courage quicker than it took me, but trust me: you do not want to put yourself in a position where you are around someone who has violent thoughts, and is vocalizing them. That in itself is a form of abusive behavior.

Why are you being so negative? One of the best ways to get your mind off of withdrawal symptoms is to surround yourself with positive people, and trying to emit positivity from yourself. I agree that marijuana withdrawals aren't as serious as opiate withdrawals, but it doesn't mean they don't exist. I'm sorry that you had to experience those harsh withdrawals, but don't take it out on people who are trying to find help.
I hope that things get better for you and that your are able to achieve your goals! Stay strong.

I'm so sorry that you are having to go through this experience. It will suck to leave him, as he is the father of your baby, but doing so might eventually give you peace of mind. It sounds like you are trying to do the right thing and not expose your baby to this habit. If your boyfriend isn't making any effort now, I can only imagine what problems will arise in the future.
Let's say you finally leave him. If he doesn't quit and start being responsible, it will be sad, yes. But at the least you will be free to move on in your life and be able to raise your baby in a healthy and safe environment. I'm not saying that people who smoke weed are all irresponsible or such ( I was a chronic smoker of 6 years), but sometimes you need to be responsible. If that means quitting smoking to make the mother of your child happy, then you must compromise and not just think about yourself. I had to quit on account that I want to make something of myself and want to begin a career, and need to be able to pass drug tests. It sucks, I agree with your bf on that, but I am trying to be positive and think about the benefits of not smoking anymore.

That being said, I do wish you luck, and I hope that you find happiness kelsiex :)

Ummm....you sound stupid. Anything you put into your body for an extended period of time affects you if taken away, even if it's temporary. Im 30 and have been smoking HEAVILY (5-8 blunts a day) and I've been clean for 4 days and it's terrible. I don't have the anxiousness because I still smoke ciggarettes (those are going next) but I constantly feel like I am going to throw up and get bouts of dizziness...when I wake up it;s the worst. You need to get educated before you make dumb comments. I don;t have the desire to smoke because I'm over it, but my body still wants it because it's used to having it morning, noon and night. It got to a point where I was smoking to feel normal. It's just not fun anymore.

matt.. it does get easer..a life long smoker here since age 13 too..it led me to the bottle and acid.. i said no finely opened the toilet, opened the mason jar and flushed it away.. just short of an oz .bad thing?/ idk...but your story helped me a lot..best of luck..its day 8 for me...thanx for sharing

Hey everyone, i want to start off by thanking everyone for the comments and replies in here, provided me with a great insight. Weed withdrawal is real and anyone who says otherwise is not wise. I started smoking when i was 19 and now i m 26, quit 3 days back (my second attempt).

The loss of appetite, nausea, chronic sleeplessness and body pains all hit me at once. I haven't sleep for more than 4 hrs at a stretch but i plan to continue on my "journey" of not going back.

I used to be a heavy smoker, high all the time i was awake and deciding to going cold turkey was def the way out for me. The worst part is headaches and the cravings coz ask any weed smoker and he/she will tell u, weed helps deal with all kinds of pain.I can't seem to keep the food down. I am dizzy at times. Painkillers help at times but then i don't wanna end up dependent on them.

The way i see it is deciding to give up is an important and the first step. The resolve to hold on to that decision is much much tougher. I had reached a point when smoking weed was causing me headaches. I flushed my stock down the toilet, though still have my various instruments, haven't been able to throw them away. I live alone now, earlier used to stay with friends, all this time my family could sense that there was something "wrong" with me but i never admitted to my dependence on drug(s) and lying to them and keeping them in the dark has hurt me more than anything else. I am doing this for them but i m hoping in the end it will help me get better.

A friend suggested me to read articles and talk about it and that's what i am trying to do here. Any thoughts and help will be highly appreciated.

I hope i can hold on to this resolve this time and not relapse.

 

Sam Austin

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I have decided to quit smoking dope, I am going to my doctor in the morning as I can't stop on my own I am also bipolar pot has made my 

Condition much worse.  I have smoked for 10years every day. Reading the posts on this website has really helped 

 

 

Hi, I kno it's been a while but yes,it is a symptom of withdrawal he's experiencing. firstly,he did not choose to stop smoking,he basically had to. Therefore,his mind hasn't come to terms with the fact that he cant smoke pot anymore. he still wants to do it but for the sake of his job he has to quit. that's what makes him angry,not being able to smoke when that's what he really wants to do. Sobriety cant be forced on anyone,no matter the circumstances. An individual has to make that decision for him/herself to quit. That's the only way it will work. That way,their mind and body is prepared for the change s to come. Best I can say is to enlighten him to this forum an just be as supportive as you can. As well as know that it's not you, he has the issues. listen to him rather than get confrontational. Best of luck!

I totally understand where you're coming from. Sounds like you care for him or else you would have been gone already. Try not to be accusatory towards him. just come from a place of love and concern. Also, remind him that it's in the best interest of your child. love on him an be as supportive as you can be. just remember, ultimatums and accusations will not help. I pray that he willgive it up for you and your lil one. God bless!