I have also experienced this. Once while I was contiuosly smoking for over 3-4 years. I've had a history of ulcers and anxiety before I started smoking and it really helped me cope with it. I'm assuming that the continous use only worsened the situation. Anyway I did manage to quit for about 2 months and the pains eased off. Then eventually someone came along with the best stuff I had seen and I couldn't pass it up. The cycle started again, a good 2 years later here I am. The pains had went away completely until I recently quit again. It wasn't really by choice, just everything went dry in my region. Now I am trying my best to deal with the indigestion and sharp pains all over again. I wanted to see a doctor, but being the slacker I am, never had the insurance to cover it. But I think it's a safe bet if you can make it 2 weeks this will go away, if not I would advise seeing a dr. This is my opinion from a heavy user standpoint.
Well, very interesting perspectives... I'm curious to hear more. I'm trying to quit too.. Been a regular weed smoker for around 8 years - though mostly just at night with a few beers, I did smoke during the days on weekends and some wake n bake when I was younger - but I'm a music nerd and of course, love weed and music and really have never considered quitting... But I recently moved to another state and have had a bit of a hard time finding a connection - which made me realize how unpleasant not having it was/is for me.. I just quit smoking cigarettes for good - Aug 13th! after tapering way way down. That's getting easier, every day - and I know I'm done with cigarettes forever, THANK GOODNESS. And since I've quit cigarettes - and ran out of weed - I decided I should 'try' to quit smoking pot. The weird thing is, my biggest concern is just with 'smoking' anything, really - lately I've considered, hey why not just get a vaporizer or whatever...The way we rationalize things... The hardest part for me is sleeping - and I guess perhaps I am much more irritable and more easily annoyed and angry at work. I'm only on day 3, and it's hard as hell. I've been taking a generic over the counter sleeping pill, like benadryl - honestly, if I didn't have to *smoke* pot and could eat/vaporize it - I think it would be better for me, physically, in the long run than sleeping pills.. But I guess the thing is that - hopefully - at some point I won't need any help wth the sleeping - like 30 days right?
Anyway, I'm curious why most people tried to quit - was it because you were worried about smoking stuff or because you think THC is bad for you personally, or in general? Because - even as hard as it is to quit -
I'm not as worried about THC as the act of smoking. Though I know, as hard as it is to quit - it's got to be having other effects on me. (but so does coffee, and I don't plan on quitting that...) My throat feels weird - and of course I'm convinced something is wrong - even though I know it's just my body getting used to not smoking...
The other thing that helps - is that even with being a stoner of sorts, I have always been active and athletic over the years... Have mostly run 3 miles a day a few times a week and played soccer for years, and one of the reasons I want to stop smoking everything is so I can run more and be healthier in general... So , I never really thought much about quitting pot (just cigarettes!) it was always my nice personal relaxant... But it is helping that I have greatly increased exercise.. Now I am running about 5 miles a day/4 times a week and I think the endorphins help with offsetting the lack of weed. So, if you are trying to quit and are in the first month like me - try even just walking a lot... it really could help.
Any ideas or thoughts anyone has would be appreciated... thanks!
Anyway, I'm curious why most people tried to quit - was it because you were worried about smoking stuff or because you think THC is bad for you personally, or in general? Because - even as hard as it is to quit -
I'm not as worried about THC as the act of smoking. Though I know, as hard as it is to quit - it's got to be having other effects on me. (but so does coffee, and I don't plan on quitting that...) My throat feels weird - and of course I'm convinced something is wrong - even though I know it's just my body getting used to not smoking...
The other thing that helps - is that even with being a stoner of sorts, I have always been active and athletic over the years... Have mostly run 3 miles a day a few times a week and played soccer for years, and one of the reasons I want to stop smoking everything is so I can run more and be healthier in general... So , I never really thought much about quitting pot (just cigarettes!) it was always my nice personal relaxant... But it is helping that I have greatly increased exercise.. Now I am running about 5 miles a day/4 times a week and I think the endorphins help with offsetting the lack of weed. So, if you are trying to quit and are in the first month like me - try even just walking a lot... it really could help.
Any ideas or thoughts anyone has would be appreciated... thanks!
I have been smoking pot on and off since I was thirteen and I am now 39. For the past 6 or 7 years I have been smoking mostly everyday. I have always thought that I needed to quit but have not been able to stop for long periods of time. Many times while being high I have had anxiety attacks usually starting with the thoughts of what am I doing, or focusing on the problems of the day. Friends I get high with never seem to have that problem. Today I have not been high for 5 days and the first three days were awful. I have slept long periods, and my digestion and appetite are horrible, I feel miserable and hopeless. I've read some previous comments and realize that I have also had unreasonable sweating periods. There does seem to be a difference with stopping this time though at least mentally. I feel now completely exhausted with the need to keep smoking pot. I think now more on avoiding the recurring withdrawal symptoms and I feel more excited with the idea of having a normal enthusiastic life. I have always felt that my potential has been held back by the need to be with my pot and my friends associated with pot smoking. A huge observation that I have had that I don't like is that my pot friends and myself have all suffered in relationships with their partners that do not smoke pot. I am tired of making excuses and not being emotionally connected to the loving people in my life. I think I have cheated them and myself of good and honest moments. It seems that I don't want to hear problems in our lives together and want the day just to be over and everyone asleep so I can be alone with my pot. I wish everyone the strength of character to realize a better life without smoking pot. Just believe in the need and the benefits of living free without this prison of drug addiction. My uncle gave me some interesting funny advice about life. When you wake up in the morning and you are staring at yourself in the bathroom mirror give that guy you see a slap in the face. I hope you get it....basically it means don't be stupid, don't kid yourself, and wake up, life is always a challenge but at least don't fool yourself.....Good Luck
im 17 and i got the same problem my stomach digests and doesnt sound good i get this while im high too
I smoked pot for many years, approx. 20 years morning, noon and night and when I decided to quit, I just quit. There were no withdrawal symptoms at all. You people who think you're having withdrawal symptoms are giving pot a bad name. It is NOT addictive and I know it for a fact. I quit, never missed it and I still have nothing against it. If you're having some kind of stomach problem, go see a doctor. There's alot of stomach pains going around these days and they aren't related to pot at all. I quit more than 10 years ago by the way and there was no problem at all
that last comment was just naive, there are things you dont realize, pot is an "Addiction" simply in the fact that after using it for years and not living a life not stoned, simply makes it mentally that. Based on what you said, im sure your about 15 and havnt been smoking for more then a few years. 8-| On top of the symptoms millions have, everyone is different, and we arnt giving pot a bad name, because why would marijuana supports and smokers give it that, if we thought pot was bad, why have we smoked it for years and years. people want to quit for their own reason, a job, money, time, kids, and such... Withdrawel symtpoms are REAL. they just dont accure in everyone. Its like medicine, some people are severally allergic to penicillen and some people arnt, it just depends on your body. It is not just a coincidence that a hell of a lot of people and people in medical test study groups all feel generally the same thing.
But anyways, im on day 14 now! and im thrilled, im feeling much better and the craving totally were gone about day 8. My sleeping is much better now, but it was all total hell for about 10 days. But stick with it,. many times i thought well just fxxx it, i cant do this, but i made myself and im glad i did. And yes., for long time smokers it will take generally a month or so to feel back to "normal"
The most difficlut part for me was the fact that i have been high for 7 years, and pretty much my entire "adolescent into adult" life, so just going about my days not high is weird and feels kinda boring, but i know i will learn how to cope as the days go....
Please stick with it guys, when your feeling like sh*t just remember "there are a lot of people doing the same thing, and feeling the same way you are right this minute, you are not alone"
But anyways, im on day 14 now! and im thrilled, im feeling much better and the craving totally were gone about day 8. My sleeping is much better now, but it was all total hell for about 10 days. But stick with it,. many times i thought well just fxxx it, i cant do this, but i made myself and im glad i did. And yes., for long time smokers it will take generally a month or so to feel back to "normal"
The most difficlut part for me was the fact that i have been high for 7 years, and pretty much my entire "adolescent into adult" life, so just going about my days not high is weird and feels kinda boring, but i know i will learn how to cope as the days go....
Please stick with it guys, when your feeling like sh*t just remember "there are a lot of people doing the same thing, and feeling the same way you are right this minute, you are not alone"
i did forget to mention about the one comment some one said before about the throat lump and stuff, i felt the same thing for quite a few days, and ive had several people tell me the same who had quit, so, unless it doesnt go away... and also, there is the very uncomfortable chest congestion and mucus breakups that will leave you hacking in the a.m. and stuff and make you not able to breathe, but dont worry it will go away! lol. o.O
First off, withdrawel symtoms are not made up - they're 100% real (and almost guaranteed to happen). If you feel stomach pains after you stop smoking when you've been smoking every day, you don't need to see a doctor - what you're feeling is normal, and will go away within time.
It's possible you smoked for 20 years, morning, noon, and night (that would be like lighting up 21,900 times). But it's also possible that you're uneducated, young, naive, and that you really don't know what you're talking about. If you're telling the truth, you're very lucky. You're a rare case; therefore your help is most definately not needed here because this thread is about pot addiction - which you claim doesn't exist. Thanks for trying though.
Now about me...
I posted a couple weeks ago saying I was quitting. I ended up going 6 full days and on the seventh I smoked. After that it got worse. I ended up smoking every day again and now I'm back where I started. I still wish to smoke (because I have time in my day for it) but I don't want to get hooked. I love the stuff so much once I smoke it I want more. I think the ideal situation (for people who wish to continue without getting the cravings) would be to firstly go without it for a month or so then come back to it and smoke 1 or less a week or so. For all those who are continuing the fight, there have been some great posts here and you should definately take a look at them.
My best advice for all who are quitting (to help relive withdrawel symtoms):
I hope this helps some of you. GL!
It's possible you smoked for 20 years, morning, noon, and night (that would be like lighting up 21,900 times). But it's also possible that you're uneducated, young, naive, and that you really don't know what you're talking about. If you're telling the truth, you're very lucky. You're a rare case; therefore your help is most definately not needed here because this thread is about pot addiction - which you claim doesn't exist. Thanks for trying though.
Now about me...
I posted a couple weeks ago saying I was quitting. I ended up going 6 full days and on the seventh I smoked. After that it got worse. I ended up smoking every day again and now I'm back where I started. I still wish to smoke (because I have time in my day for it) but I don't want to get hooked. I love the stuff so much once I smoke it I want more. I think the ideal situation (for people who wish to continue without getting the cravings) would be to firstly go without it for a month or so then come back to it and smoke 1 or less a week or so. For all those who are continuing the fight, there have been some great posts here and you should definately take a look at them.
My best advice for all who are quitting (to help relive withdrawel symtoms):
- Exersize and be as active as possible. This can make you hungry and tired which makes it easier to sleep. A simple run around the block will help a lot.
Plan your day with absoloutly no room to spare (and do things you like).
Stay away from friends or people who tend to smoke a lot.
Try hard to keep a balanced diet, even though the pains can sometimes be extreme - If you can't eat, dont worry. Drink something instead or wait a bit and then try to eat.
Keep a healthy mind (don't hang around negative people and keep yourself focused on the good things in life: girlfriend/boyfriend, family)
Nighttime can be extremely difficult. I used to smoke at night and when I stopped, going to sleep and staying asleep were nearly impossible for the first days off. Sometimes a beer or two can help for the first few days. Anything that remotely relaxes you (laying on the coutch watching tv, medidtation, yoga, a bath, anything mindless and unexciting)
I hope this helps some of you. GL!
I have been smoking weed on a daily basis for 20 years (I am 41 now). After the first 4 or 5 days my sleeping patterns improved. I am on day 9 now and the stomach pains are still acute. I have tried antacids and paracetamol but these dont seem to help. Can anyone give me an idea on how long these pains will continue?
Thanks for this site, it saved me a lot of stress. I was concerned I had something major wrong with my stomach until finding this site.
I will wait another week or two and see if the pains subside, if not I will visit a doctor.
In the meantime - any hints as to duration would be appreciated.
Thanks for this site, it saved me a lot of stress. I was concerned I had something major wrong with my stomach until finding this site.
I will wait another week or two and see if the pains subside, if not I will visit a doctor.
In the meantime - any hints as to duration would be appreciated.
Well, I can answer my own question now
Withdrawal stomach pains last about 2 to 3 weeks.
I have no more problems and am comfortable not smoking weed
:-P
Withdrawal stomach pains last about 2 to 3 weeks.
I have no more problems and am comfortable not smoking weed
:-P
I always thought that marijuana was a benign drug. WRONG! Yes the withdrawal is very real. I smoked for almost 2 years, about 3x a day. Slowly I began to feel ill whenever I didn't have it. I didn't realize that it was the problem at the time, so I just smoked more to try and help my stomach issues. The best way I can describe the way my stomach felt is like having hunger pains but with nausea and just not being able to eat. I too had the burping and would actually "vomit" air every morning. I underwent numerous tests with my doctor, who could never find anything. I lost 22 pounds, leaving me at only 98 lbs. Last February I decided to quit because I didn't like the way I had become dependant on it. I didn't like my money "going up in smoke" either. So I went to AZ to visit my parents because I knew I wouldn't have any available there and I could "detox" from it. Wow did the withdrawal suck. I spent a good amount of time researching the subject while I was there and finally I had the answer to all my problems. The symptoms of withdrawal I had were:
-my stomach problem became more severe
-sweating
-very vivid nightmares
-very irritable
-and in weeks 3 & 4 I began to expel all the c**p from my lungs, kind of like when I quit smoking cigarettes, it was like a bad cold.
After week four I just woke up one day feeling fine. I was suddenly hungry again and had no digestion problems. I have much more energy now and my memory has gotten a lot better too. Anyone who says that withdrawal is in your head doesn't know what they are talking about. Just look at all these posts. There's only 2 people that feel this way...
So stick with it! YOU CAN DO IT!! It's all worth it in the end!
-my stomach problem became more severe
-sweating
-very vivid nightmares
-very irritable
-and in weeks 3 & 4 I began to expel all the c**p from my lungs, kind of like when I quit smoking cigarettes, it was like a bad cold.
After week four I just woke up one day feeling fine. I was suddenly hungry again and had no digestion problems. I have much more energy now and my memory has gotten a lot better too. Anyone who says that withdrawal is in your head doesn't know what they are talking about. Just look at all these posts. There's only 2 people that feel this way...
So stick with it! YOU CAN DO IT!! It's all worth it in the end!
I've found these posts very helpful. I had no idea that there were withdrawal symptoms from quitting smoking weed. I have smoked weed casually for many years but in the past 2 years or so, it has increased to at least once a day (I am 24). For a long time, I would tell myself I don't like it anymore and I was going to stop (this would be in the mornings) and then by the time afternoon/evening rolled around, I would want to get high again. I finally quit about 10 days ago. I have been having extremely vivid dreams every night and I have been feeling extremely nauseous and experiencing what feels like hunger pains but I feel too nauseous to eat anything. I'm hoping these symptoms pass soon! Since I have quit, I feel really good about it and I haven't had any cravings except for one night when I was really drunk. Any advice would be appreciated!!
hi i had been smoking since i was about 16yrs old, heavily in the last 4 years (im 24 now) and the other week i decided to quit, i was sick of the control it had over my everyday life so on the first day, instead of the usual 20 cones, i had 4.. Day 2, i had 3, Day 3, i had 2, Day 4, i had 1 and Day 5 which was yesterday i also had none. today has also been pot free. however, to deal with the sleepless nights which i could not afford to have as i needed to be alert at work etc, my friend recommended Herbal Tablets which help you sleep. i have 1 Valerian Forte before bed each night but hope to get to sleep even without them. i know its usually best to go cold turkey without any help but the tablets are to help me get through the first week with the sleeping issue and then i wont have to take them anymore (hopefully) but atleast if i do, they are natural herbs and dont do any harm... i want to have kids one day and dont want to be one of those stoned mothers me and my friends used to despise when i was at school even though i now know how hard it is to quit, but i will quit as i am just over the money, the lack of motivation etc and i dont want to keep smoking and then 10 years from now wonder where my life would have led if i had of given up, i would rather have no regrets on how my life could have turned out and its that thought that keeps me going... Good Luck To All
hi i am on my fifth day quitting and i am not sleeping well but i feel that natural herbal tablets, valerian forte help me sleep, hope they help others
In all scientific research ever done on Marijuana, which is not minimal (but not extensive either) no Physical dependency has ever been found.
I am not doubting any of the feelings that those of you trying to quit are having, but I feel that many people have phantom withdrawal symptoms due to propaganda about marijuana being addictive. People think that it is addictive and expect to feel withdrawal symptoms and so they do. Its a psychosomatic response and is EXTREMELY common. If anybody knows anything about the placebo effect and how powerful it can be, they know that this is very possibly true.
The fact of the matter is, all scientific scholarly research on Marijuana has shown that withdrawal symptoms of heavy marijuana use, if any are minor, and can include loss of appetite, mild nausea, and mild insomnia that can persist up to two weeks after use.
There are a lot of misconceptions about Marijuana use, and Im not trying to start some sort of debate here or anything, but the scientific research has proven that marijuana is not harmful to ones mental or physical health, and if anything provides positive medical benefits from its ability to prevent cancer, vasodiliatory effects, promotion of neurogenesis (production of new brain cells in the hippocampus), and its protective effects against alcohol use.
To whomever said that Marijuana addiction is still being debated by scientists, that is a load of c**p, anybody who has ever seriously studied the biological effects of marijuana have concluded any addiction to marijuana is psychological, the same kind of psychological addiction people can get to sex, television, or computer games.
The only negative effects of responsible marijuana use is law enforcement.
I am not doubting any of the feelings that those of you trying to quit are having, but I feel that many people have phantom withdrawal symptoms due to propaganda about marijuana being addictive. People think that it is addictive and expect to feel withdrawal symptoms and so they do. Its a psychosomatic response and is EXTREMELY common. If anybody knows anything about the placebo effect and how powerful it can be, they know that this is very possibly true.
The fact of the matter is, all scientific scholarly research on Marijuana has shown that withdrawal symptoms of heavy marijuana use, if any are minor, and can include loss of appetite, mild nausea, and mild insomnia that can persist up to two weeks after use.
There are a lot of misconceptions about Marijuana use, and Im not trying to start some sort of debate here or anything, but the scientific research has proven that marijuana is not harmful to ones mental or physical health, and if anything provides positive medical benefits from its ability to prevent cancer, vasodiliatory effects, promotion of neurogenesis (production of new brain cells in the hippocampus), and its protective effects against alcohol use.
To whomever said that Marijuana addiction is still being debated by scientists, that is a load of c**p, anybody who has ever seriously studied the biological effects of marijuana have concluded any addiction to marijuana is psychological, the same kind of psychological addiction people can get to sex, television, or computer games.
The only negative effects of responsible marijuana use is law enforcement.