how long do marijuana withdrawal symptoms last

I been smoking since i was 16, It started off casual but then i got highly addicted to it, i go through a quart in less than 2 days, the only good thing about this is im making my dealer rich. this is my second day off and i feel like tearing down the house, its sh*t because i have a wife and daughter and i really wanna be better for them but as I'm typing im feeling the need to call up and order, nothing seems to help, Im trying the wine but im starting to consume the same amount  of wine to replace the weed. FML

5 days tomoz morn without no weed... KILLLER I cant sleep, my stomach feels like sh*t  and i keep getting colt swets its horrible any home remedies for this HELP

 

Last time I quit, was 7 years ago, for about 2 months.  Since then I've been smoking the best stuff around, multiple times daily.  I've taken a couple weeks off total during that time, no more than 5 days at a time.  It's now been about 2 weeks and I'm feeling pretty good.  Like others say, at first you won't sleep, appetite goes way down, everything sucks, but after about 10 days I started to feel better.  

Still have some minor symptoms now, but nothing like in the beginning.  I'm also in good shape and have been exercising regularly during this time, heavy cardio, saunas, and eating better, drinking juices high in antioxidants (pomegranate, blueberry, cranberry, etc), all of these help to speed up the process.  The people that are puking, etc. definitely have other issues with their health, I can't imagine smoking any more than I have in the last 7 years, and like I said, it's the best quality stuff and smoked damn near 10 times a day.  There's hope, just remain consistent and don't give up, staying busy is key, exercise.  Also sleeping aids help, nyquil, etc.  They helped me get through the first week or so of restless nights.  It's obviously not fun, but it's just about self control and mind over matter.

Hi All, I have read with interest the experiences many of you have had when trying to give up the weed. Most of the symptoms you all describe  are ALL linked to anxiety!! Nausea, headaches, stomach cramps, sweating etc.....these are NOT individual symptoms of giving up smoking weed but the overall symptoms of anxiety.  I am now 5 days into quitting after 11 years of chronic smoking, I was smoking 8-10 joints a day without having a break for years!! Obviously, stopping will hamper you getting to sleep at night due to weed naturally helping you to relax, when you give up your body has to drift off to sleep by itself without the help of the weed and THC! REMEMBER....the more you worry  about getting to sleep, the less sleep you will have....this is Anxiety!! There is no doubt that anyone who has smoked for years, without a break, will have trouble sleeping for the first few days but this will ease, especially if you exercise. You should also drink as much fluid as possible (water and cranberry juice) this will help the body get rid of the toxins the weed has left behind and make sure you eat well, green veg and fruit always helps! If you are really suffering with the anxiety then talk to someone you trust about what you are going through, talking always helps but if you are still suffering after about 3-4 weeks then you should definitely go and see your doctor as the weed may have been hiding additional issues! DON'T WORRY TOO MUCH, THIS WILL MAKE EVERYTHING A MILLION TIMES WORSE. Don't get me wrong....it's not easy, we have all been addicted to a drug that the body is now missing but your body is amazing and will adjust, just like it did when we started smoking the stuff!! 

I still haven't started having dreams again but I'm sure I will soon,maybe they will be a bit crazy at first, but that's your brain playing catch up! I am able to sleep better, I'm getting about 6-7 hours at the moment and the anxiety is lifting a little, especially if I keep myself busy. I'm hoping i will soon have my old brain back and start being more sociable, as weed usually kills that off.

Remember - you have not been taking heroin or crack just smoking weed!

i wish you all the very best on your recovery, stay positive, it will get much better!!

 

R

It's not an anxiety issue for me. 15+ years smoking weed pretty much every day, quit 4 days ago. I have every withdrawal symptom in the book, feel horrible, can't eat or sleep (been up all night again), and very irritable. I always told myself it'd be easy to quit..wrong. I sure hope it gets better soon because it's been rough so far.

I'm 32 years old and have been smoking weed roughly for about 14 years and next week will be 2 months sober.  I'll be dead honest with you guys it's not easy mainly because I have depression and anxiety right now and it's really hard not to fall back into my old ways and smoke in a isolated manner.  The reason I keep going and trying to be sober is because I want to see with time it may get better So hopefully in six months or so I will feel like a new person and very little anxiety.  I still hang out with my old friends and even last night they were enjoying some home grown buds and I decided not to drink or smoke which was very hard but I was very proud of myself to stay sober.  The first two weeks of me quitting weed was hell I ain't going to lie I had panic attacks constantly and was stuck in a manic depressed state but I do feel better than I was but I know that I can feel a lot better than now So I intend to stick with it.  I would love to be a leader and say don't worry everybody it gets better but I'm still recovering myself and hoping for someone to tell me it does get better That may have a lot more sobriety time under their belt. But what's funny is everyone says marijuana is not addictive but after skimming by all these replies and posts all over the Internet I realize that I'm not the only one struggling with this and marijuana is definitely psychologically and physically addictive.  I wish everybody the best of luck and as far as my advice it's definitely to stay strong no one wants to be a burnout relying on a substance to get by in life.   

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you need to start an exercise regime ASAP and learn to meditate. this will help a whole lot. that's my secret

I am not a weed smoker myself but my partner is a everyday smoker and smokes about 3-4 blunts a day all to himself. He and I know that he smokes alot and he has wanted to quit smoking but he is so addicted that i believe rehab will be the only option.

I dont think that he can do it on his own due to him starting to withdrawl after 3-4 hours after a session. He wakes up in a mild to moderate mood or sometimes he will have a hyper enegetic mood and plumit from there. When he gets moody within a hour he can be very mean and abusive verbally, as soon as  he smokes half of a blunt there is an immediate change and he apologises for everything.

He can be a wonderful person but that person is not real while he's under the influence. The other day he had not smoked for 12 hours and he could not sleep that night. I know its a major problem in our relationship but all i want to know is......

Does anyone suggest any type of treatment before considering rehab again to him or is it too far past that and rehab is the only option?

Sincerely a worried partner.

I thought I would reply to the mosr recent post, its nice to have some realtime fellowship....I have a wonderfully supportive wife whose help and love is making my efforts to quit weed possible...she stays awake with me when i cannot sleep, listens to my problems, and is putting me first throughout all of this....
So I am 3 weeks into no pot, and it has not been easy...harder than I thought for sure.....smoked 2-3 grams of quality Canadian weed for 20+ years, and had a heart attack while out racing road bikes with buddies 3 weeks ago (aged 44)....docs do not attribute the attack to smoking, but i don't want another one, so i decided to knock it on the head...
Since coming out of hospital, I have been going through heavy insomnia, and vivid nightmares when I do sleep...(usually manage to drift off at 4am ish for 2-3 hrs....
This is very slowly improving, last night the dreams were vivid but not scary, that was nice, LOL
Some depression, but not too bad...
Also experiencing an increased need to be social, calling up friends constantly, whereas when i was smoking I only saw friends very occasionally.....
No loss of appetite or cravings...
I think that the insomnia is responsible for a lot of the anxiety/depression....my wife helps to remind me that sleep deprivation is a dangerous enemy, and it may cause feelings of panic, despair, and helplessness....
My problem is that my cardiologist has advised me to limit exercise, at least in the first few weeks, and obviously this doesn't help the insomnia....
However, I went for a fast 1hr walk today, and I felt sooooo positive afterwards, even if its not enough to get me off to sleep it was worth it!
I'm determined not to give up though, its all going to be worth it, and I'm sure the symptoms I have described will gradually go away....
Anyways, reading everyone's stories has been interesting and helpful...and helps to pass the time when i can't fall asleep, lol...
Going to put another couple of posts up soon....thx for reading....

Also wanted to comment on the negative posts....don't listen to them!....it makes me laugh to hear these hatred describe anxiety as "all in your head"....well duh.....what did you think it was, a rash?....just because they don't experience a certain symptom, does not mean that it isn't very real for those who do......

I meant 'haters'

And 2-3 grams daily, just to clarify....btw, respect to the guy who said he smoked half an egg daily!, that's some serious smoking, lol, hope yer doing well mate

And to the lady who posted just before me, who is concerned for her husband,.....he has got to want it for himself for real if its gonna work, then he will do whatever it takes, whether that is toughing out withdrawal symptoms himself, or checking himself into rehab...if his desire is genuine, he will let you know what is needed....all you can do, and the best thing you can do, is shower him with love and support...good luck, I hope he finds his path..when he does, only then can you help him stay on it....hope that doesn't come out as patronizing or opinionated, its only belief based on my experience, may not resonate for you...

Hi Engdave, 

I think its great that you are sticking to not smoking. I am now 10 days into withdrawal and things are starting to get better....Thankfully.  I'm still not sleeping well, it takes me about 2.5-3 hrs to fall asleep and then I get about 6 hours, I'm not dreaming yet but as soon as I start to then this is a good sign as my brain is slowly catching up. Appetite is still poor and I feel nauseous after eating what I can. My anxiety is slowly reducing, I think this is due to me keeping busy and I try to get about an hour of exercise a day. I have taken St. John's wort when my anxiety is really bad but I don't want to have to take this daily. I know that i am never going to smoke weed again, 11 years is enough for anyone!!! When my anxiety is bad I can't eat a thing but when it subsides slightly I can eat a little without feeling nauseous. 

To everyone reading this and going through the same thing, KEEP GOING. It's not in your head these are real symptoms that are acknowledged by the medical profession, they won't last for ever. Withdrawal symptoms are signs that your body is adjusting and slowly getting better. 

All the best

r

Hey riccardo, thx for the support, same to you, hows the battle today?...keep posting, we're gonna be fine!, lol...
Wanted to say that this week has been way better for me...started falling asleep more easily on Monday, and that has continued...dreams are still there, but easier to take....
Best news is that I've been able to go for a run, and a long bike ride without feeling any stress on the heart...felt pretty tired after, but that's to be expected.....and that was the first times in many years that I've done hard exercise without getting baked first!
I was kinda terrified that I would lose the desire/ability to do all that stuff when not stoned, but its such a relief to know that i can...sure it felt a bit different, maybe harder, but I still got 'er done, and felt great after, and I'm sure it helps the sleeping....
Feel like life is about to open up big time after 20+ years of being stoned...that sometimes feels awesome, and sometimes kinda scary, but I'm gonna go with it....
Suffice to say life goes on without weed...and its actually pretty cool....liberating!
Anyways, got my chamomile tea and a good book, relaxed, tired, and happy....7 days ago I could barely cope...
Hope this helps someone.....for me, I can say that it gets better day by day, after 3 weeks, and I have no regrets about quitting right now...
For someone who is still in week 2 or 3, and struggling....don't give up!, hopefully your experience will be similar, and it will all start to get better, easier, more rewarding etc...
Cheers...
Dave