I've been smoking pot now for 20+ yrs,with a regular breaks now and then.I'm just begun what i refer to as a sabbatical (break) from smoking to clear the system.My regular withdrawel symptoms consist of mild to medium headaches usually lasting between 1-7 days and some really vivid dreams.I find the best thing is to stay focused on what you are trying to achieve.Good luck as stay strong,always try to remember you control the drug,dont let the drug control you.
HOT BATHS will ease the sickness feeling and any pain in your upperbody from withdrawal effects the puking can last up to 6 months i have been to the hospital multiple times the only advice i can give you is RECTAL GRAVOL the ones that go up your anus and if you have a doctar that is sympathetic to you quitting ask for "TEVA-HALOPERIDOL 2MG (TAKE 1/2 TABLET BY MOUTH 4 TIMES DAILY) the HALOPERIDOL will help verymuch with the not being able to eat and also with the vomiting
I`ve been a daily smoker for more than 15 years.
Sometimes you simply run out or need to take a tolerance break.
Problems sleeping and heavy night sweats and vivid dreams for 2-3 day are common along with boredome and restlessness.
If you are having a rough period in your life quitting weed can be as hard as quitting heavy coffee drinking. Some of the problems mentioned in the previous posts can simply not stem from cannabis withdrawal alone. People talking about withdrawals lasting for a month, come on! I think many adult dailiy smokers often suffer from adhd or other underlying psychological problems and simply selfmedicate on cannabis and that is why quitting feels so bad for some. Been there myself.
Old school non addictive antihistamines like vallergan can help you to a deeper sleep and I dont see the problem in using something like zopiclone for the first 1-2 days instead of being unable to sleep at all.
dude f**k off ur a p***y
I totally agree with you. God is a major part of my recovery,could not deal with all this discomfort without Him. Best of luck to you and your family. May the Lord continue to give you strength and a peace of mind and heart.
I didn't know there were withdrawal effects. When I smoke, I can't eat or sleep. If I DON'T smoke, I can sleep normal and eat normal.
Seems like we are in the same boat. I am 33 and I've been smoking a lot of weed since I was 16. First I was in Brazil smoking a lighter version of this devil, but I am in the Uk for about 10 years.
I quit cold turkey 7 days ago, from there things just got worse. I am experiencing imnsonia, headache, loss of apetite, anger, stomach pain and serious brain fog. Paracetamol and antioxidants are helping me, along with a health diet and some exercising.
I went to a therapist and she said that "people who start smoking at early age, will have a lot of unresolved emotions" as we've never been able to deal with then clearly. She said that will be the greatest challenge after quitting.
I suggest everybody that quit to keep out of weed, no matter what, because despite of the smokers culture, weed is screwed and it's hard to quit. When I was a teen I've told that weed was ok, but it's not.
I am sorry, but I don't know how long it will last, but I've been told that your body should clear in about 30 days(from THC).
Gus Klemp
I've read through this entire thread. To all those suffering, I feel your pain.To all the arrogant, holier-than-thou douchebags who dropped by to say, "man up, pussies!" and "withdrawal is only in your mind", here is a giant f**k you. But at the same time, I sympathize with the nay-sayers because I used to be just like them. Truth is, I knew deep in my heart I mad a major addiction, and acting like that was a sort of defense mechanism. they are probably in pain, but just can't see it.
anyhow, the withdrawals are very real, and a lot of it doesn't even begin for 2-3 weeks, when the toxins truly start leaving your system.
I imagine that most of the people who say "quitting is easy! withdrawals are nothing!" haven't truly quit, but only took a short break.
in my experience, the first couple days are a bit rough and my mind is quite muddled. but on days 4-5 I actually feel incredible. I think this is partially because I smoked so much that having a somewhat clear mind is almost like using a new drug. At this point, I think a lot of people think to themselves "I am back to normal! quitting is easy!" and then go right back to smoking.
if only they knew that the first 1-2 weeks are only the beginning....
you see, marijuana withdrawal goes in waves, with peaks and valleys, periods of utter insanity/ periods of normalcy.. at times you feel spaced out and lethargic, at times you feel wired and speedy. it's a wild ride, and much of it doesn't begin until around week 2, which is a very difficult mark to reach. My drug counselor was a pothead/alcoholic/PCP head in the 70's. He is an incredibly smart and wise man. He claims that with marijuana, although much of the THC leaves your fat cells within a month, it takes a minimum of 10 months for your neurotransmitters to repair themselves. My therapist describes something to the same effect. She explained that our bodies naturally produce the feel-good chemical dopamine. she described an area of our brains that is essentially a dopamine harbor. she says that when we pump cannabis or alcohol into our brains in high levels, we dry out the harbor, and over time, the harbor stops producing its own dopamine. She said it takes many months-- not weeks-- for our brains to start naturally producing dopamine again. So if you feel depressed or angry or feel like you are going insane, there is a chemical reason for it; your harbor is dry. The good news is that you can get it back.
I have "quit" twice for three months, and once for seven months. This time, I want it to be forever. In my experience, as time passes and more and more THC leaves the body, some of the symptoms lessen, while some of the symptoms worsen.
I have experienced a host of symptoms, not limited to but including:
-anxiety/panic attacks (I've been to three doctors because of severe hypochondria)
-insomnia
-digestive problems (lack of appetite/constipation/diarrhea)
-chest tightness
-heart palpitations
-depression
-irritability/anger
-weight loss
-headaches/body aches
the worst part is the anxiety. it isn't too bad the first week, as my body is still flooded with cannabis chemicals, but after that it becomes a major problem. every day is a huge challenge (even though I have limited responsibilities at this point in my life). My days are stricken with constant anxiety and a sense of impending doom, and my nights are full of paranoia and despair.
and of course, there is a strong feeling that "something is missing". I know if I smoke weed, this will all go away. But I want to live my life to its fullest, and being a pothead is without a doubt holding me back. As bad as I would like to smoke, it's not even an option. Hell, I eliminated alcohol and coffee a while ago too, because I am so desperate to get my old, true self back, and not be live life through the melancholic lenses of substance addiction.
i feel for you guys, i am 33 now and have smoked for longer and more heavily than all of the above, i.e. since my 13th birthday, so just over 20 years..i have quit in the past, the longest time was for about 9 months..the only thing that has helped me is Real Shaolin chi kung which involves deep relaxation breathing exercises and meditation, similar to yoga, but i am sure any other genuine school of yoga or meditation would help alot, because you need to chill out and relax before you can drift off to sleep. i have just quit for about 2 weeks now and didnt have any sleepless nights so i feel very lucky to have learned from a genuine master. basically burn off energy with physical exercise and do something that relaxes you before bed, hope this helps.
just sounds like too much withdrawl to me. I am not saying this is not true, but , unusual and discouraging leading to one who wishes to stop try cutting back and we all know that is not part of quit. This sounds more like mild alcohol detox to me. Especially the not sleeping.
I have been smoking since i was 13 with only a few days between and quit cold turkey a few weeks ago
I am now 54 how long will these symptoms last me ( and I o have them ALL!)
First off to those of you that feel the need to make comments insisting that there is no such thing as withdrawal from marijuana and that those that are experiencing these symptoms are crazy or imagining it: your comments are rude and insensitive. If you haven't personally experienced any of the symptoms that others have discussed on this thread, than consider yourself blessed. Otherwise keep your condescension to yourself.
I've smoked daily for more than ten years. I have quit in the past without incident. It's now been fifteen days since I've smoked and I've been experiencing a number of symptoms including; nausea, upset stomach (especially in the morning), excessive sweating or coldness, loss of appetite, diarrhea and anxiety & depression. Although I have had little to no cravings to indulge. Luckily, I haven't had too many problems with sleeping, although my husband says that I toss and turn a lot.
The point is everyone has their own unique physiological and mental reactions to withdrawal from marijuana. I'm not certain how long the symptoms will linger but I did take a drug test yesterday, which indicated the THC was no longer present in my system. I'm not sure if that will have any impact on the severity of the symptoms or not.
Like others, I have found that keeping busy/distracted, exercise, reading etc. and, for those of you that are religious, prayer or meditation seems to help lessen the symptoms. Also, even if your stomach is upset it's best that you try to eat something, even if it's a small snack every three hours. Additionally, I can not stress the importance of staying hydrated! Obviously water is best, you should try and avoid caffeine, it won't help your stomach. If you become dehydrated it can be deadly. Lastly, I've been using pepto-bismol once daily to help with the upset stomach and diarrhea.
My very best to all of you! I'll keep you updated as fas as the duration of the symptoms. Good luck :)
Great reply - totally agree with your comments about others who like to make comments about the withdrawel not being real. They have obvisouly not evr experienced it because it's 100% real.
For your info - I quiet on December 30th, had all the withdrawel symptoms above and had a really bad 5 weeks. The Anxiety was the worst. Things that helped me were taking up Yoga and St Johns Wort tablets. Feeling much better now so stick with it. You will get better.