Quitting Weed
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steezeknees
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I really really really fucking hate admitting it but as someone who smokes erryday if i am being honest i have to agree.
RubberSoul
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no it doesnt. nothing's worse than people blaming their own mistakes on weed. "oh well i smoked the mildest drug in the world, and am lazy, it must be the weed's fault." man up and take responsibility for your actions.
it's as if i told you guys the only time i blaze during the day is before running sometimes (that part is true), and since i run at least 5 miles every time, weed makes you energetic and good at running. of course it doesnt, it's just that im a person, making decisions to do things, after i happen to smoke some grass. don't be a lazy sack of shit and get your shit done and you wont have to blame your mistakes on something else like a child
that isnt directly to you, smashmouth, i really like a lot of your posts, this post is just directed at the multitudes of people who pull this shit. this "weed made me lazy" shit is just too stupid to read all the time. while we're at it, can all the people that suck ass at life just stop blazing? youre making us look bad
it's as if i told you guys the only time i blaze during the day is before running sometimes (that part is true), and since i run at least 5 miles every time, weed makes you energetic and good at running. of course it doesnt, it's just that im a person, making decisions to do things, after i happen to smoke some grass. don't be a lazy sack of shit and get your shit done and you wont have to blame your mistakes on something else like a child
that isnt directly to you, smashmouth, i really like a lot of your posts, this post is just directed at the multitudes of people who pull this shit. this "weed made me lazy" shit is just too stupid to read all the time. while we're at it, can all the people that suck ass at life just stop blazing? youre making us look bad
SketchyMike
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seriously just get a new hobby no one is going to hate you for it
EvanMeyer
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agree with you and sirfryanator completely ima daily smoker and its not that weed is addictive that youll go thru a withdrawl, but there are side effects to not smoking if you regulated it into your life. I have such a high tolerance now that i have to smoke ALOT to actually get high. eating and sleeping patterns are definitely one thing that it messes with. I dont get munchies anymore and never really did to be honest but with that being said I need to smoke to eat a descent sized meal not be high or baked or anything but enough to get the desire to eat if that makes sense im sure it does to you herb heads like myself. I also smoke every night before i goto sleep my doctor prescribed me ambien but i still have trouble sleeping if i only take 1 of those and dont smoke ill wake up in the middle of the night wanting to smoke or i wont fall into a deep sleep like i would if i blazed before. I KNOW weed is not addictive I had to quit for probation for a whole year slipping up here and there smoking but it was a rough year lost a descent amount of weight and never had a good nights rest unless i passed out from drinking or something else. I guess it all depends on the person, its a mental thing saying your "addicted" i prefer the terms marijuana dependent or marijuana depression. It may be pathetic in some of your eyes but look at an alcoholic most come home from a day of work and pour a glass or crack a beer right away just their way of unwinding, I dont even drink anymore or bother with other drugs like i used too in the past, its all personal preference and how your mental state is.
/end rant if any of you read that then e high five im bored as fuck in study hall
/end rant if any of you read that then e high five im bored as fuck in study hall
steezeknees
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The way that i still enjoy weed and also get my shit done is that i try to only smoke when i dont have alot of shit going on. Mabye it affects you differently but it removes a significant amount of my motivation.
RubberSoul
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right well there's no doubt it affects everyone differently, and like i said, i hardly ever smoke during the day. it's just laughable that people perceive someone smoking a joint at the end of a hard day's work any differently than a hard worker having a drink when they get home. sure, both of them could get super fucked up in the middle of the day and not be productive, but that is the fault of the person, not the thing they put in their body
point being, lazy shitty people need to stop propagating this shit that weed is the drug of lazy fuckups. obviously a ton of these types of people smoke, it's easy and fun, but there are just as many people like me who work hard jobs/do worthwhile shit, and responsibly smoke and/or drink. as soon as people are believing that grass is intrinsically responsible for laziness, there's misinformation being spread. that's all im saying. it's a correlation vs causation thing
point being, lazy shitty people need to stop propagating this shit that weed is the drug of lazy fuckups. obviously a ton of these types of people smoke, it's easy and fun, but there are just as many people like me who work hard jobs/do worthwhile shit, and responsibly smoke and/or drink. as soon as people are believing that grass is intrinsically responsible for laziness, there's misinformation being spread. that's all im saying. it's a correlation vs causation thing
Dirtyyy
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I kinda have to agree with smashmouth. It is kinda of demotivating but not to the point where your really fucking up your life unless your naturally an extremely lazy individual and in that case marijuana definitely isn't helping. I believe you can be pretty productive while high but its funner just to kick back, play a game, sport etc. something YOU want to do rather then to clean the house or something. Its one thing doing chores sober but doing them while high? now that's even worse. I guess if your really motivated and strive to reach more long term goals all the time then this argument is invalid but IMO most people like to live in the moment.
louie.mirags
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I've been clean for 5 weeks and I honestly have felt better than ever. I am more social and everything is fine. I have no problem sleeping since I work out and by bed time i am knocked. Problem is, I dream like a motherfucker. Usually not too bad of nightmares... sometimes the dreams are fucked though... Anybody else experience this problem? What have you done to stop it? I am a pretty positive person, usually in a great mood. No idea why the dreams are more on the negative side.
Btw I quit for a job. I'll be back
Btw I quit for a job. I'll be back
12966303:louie.mirags said:I've been clean for 5 weeks and I honestly have felt better than ever. I am more social and everything is fine. I have no problem sleeping since I work out and by bed time i am knocked. Problem is, I dream like a motherfucker. Usually not too bad of nightmares... sometimes the dreams are fucked though... Anybody else experience this problem? What have you done to stop it? I am a pretty positive person, usually in a great mood. No idea why the dreams are more on the negative side.
Btw I quit for a job. I'll be back
Marijuana suppresses memory of dreams. All that is happening is that you are now able to remember your dreams.
louie.mirags
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12966366:speedin said:
Word man that makes sense. Something to do with the short term memory loss perhaps? So people who never smoke weed dream that much?! I don't remember dreaming so much when I was in the service.
Heart
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I'm gonna dump my opinion which I feel like may get hated on.
Smoking weed occasionally is fine . If you like to smoke every once in awhile, great. But don't be one of those people who just spends every waking moment in a kush coma. Weed makes you satisfied with doing nothing, which in turn leads to people becoming vapid, boring people. For those of you that smoke heavily, try cutting back or stopping for a bit. I beg you'll feel a lot better about your life (and will probably be much more social).
Smoking weed occasionally is fine . If you like to smoke every once in awhile, great. But don't be one of those people who just spends every waking moment in a kush coma. Weed makes you satisfied with doing nothing, which in turn leads to people becoming vapid, boring people. For those of you that smoke heavily, try cutting back or stopping for a bit. I beg you'll feel a lot better about your life (and will probably be much more social).
fortyvalve
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12966392:louie.mirags said:
Pretty much, I haven't been able to smoke for about a week now and last night I had one of the most vivid dreams I can remember, and I haven't been able to recall dreams like that in months.
ABalls
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12966418:ObeseBunny said:
This, I used to be quite the regular (3-4 times a week) but I quit around the start of August so around 9 months ago. I feel great and my grades have gotten much better. I'm going to guess that if it doesn't make you lazy and boring then you're a regular and your body is quite used to it. I would smoke and then become a slug for 2 hours. Just my opinion though.
Toaster-Tony
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I quit every summer. It's nice to take 3-4 months off and know you're clean.
Tips: stop buying weed. It's really all it comes down to. Tell your friends you're taking a break, and if you guys can't find anything better to do than smoke, find some new friends.
I just a feel smoking non stop for years on end is extremely unhealthy and makes it so much more difficult to drop it completely if you find yourself pursing a career where you need to be clean.
Tips: stop buying weed. It's really all it comes down to. Tell your friends you're taking a break, and if you guys can't find anything better to do than smoke, find some new friends.
I just a feel smoking non stop for years on end is extremely unhealthy and makes it so much more difficult to drop it completely if you find yourself pursing a career where you need to be clean.
Mr.Huck
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I think the main reason to consider quitting smoking is COPD. Inhaling smoke of any description is not a good thing. COPD can show up years after you've quit, but the longer you smoke, the more likely it is that you will have lung issues later in life. Unless you have a desire to walk around attached to an oxygen bottle later in life, you might want to consider something else. I can't comment on edibles, but at least you won't be screwing up your lungs.
As for help with quitting anything, I recommend acupuncture. Worked like a charm for me.
As for help with quitting anything, I recommend acupuncture. Worked like a charm for me.
louie.mirags
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12966524:speedin said:
Before I quit I could not imagine being sober.. i had no idea what I would do, I figured I would always be bored. But, I have felt so much better. I look forward to smoking like I drink, occasionally. And for the stress, pot made me more anxious than anything. Now if I have something important to do, I don't have pot making me think of all the negative things that can happen. Pot is great for making you realize your actions. But, I realized a lot of the time it made me dwell on the negatives and not the positives.
Mr.Huck
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12966524:speedin said:
I chewed Skoal and tried quitting many times. In addition to the cravings, I experienced pretty serious physical withdrawal symptoms. Nicotine is supposed to be way more addictive than THC. One time I quit cold turkey and it felt like my spine was being ripped out: major cramps that felt like back pain.
Anyway, acupuncture releases specific endorphins that trick your body and mind into thinking there is no craving. When I quit while getting acupuncture, I had no cravings, no physical withdrawal symptoms and no urge to pick up the habit again later. It has been over 13 years since the last time I had a dip. I'd call that success.
Phil-X-
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10202013:FLBP said:
Holy shit this...... I fucking hate the whole "Weeds not addictive bro!!"
anyone who says that hasnt smoked daily for multiple years and gone cold turkey. Its not like i start having cold sweats from withdrawal or anything, but even falling asleep/eating can be a challenge. Straight up fuckin ignorance. Just because you dont build a physical need for nug doesnt mean you cant be 110% mentally in need.
McLS
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not that hard if you go by stages: first only smoke on weekends/holidays, then only smoke at parties, then stop buying weed, then you should already be smoking 2joints a weekend max if your friends are super cool, then get down to one and from there just stop or do watever you want!
weed is a ton time easier to quit than cigarettes, tried doing the same^^ for cigs and doesn't work, i keep buying em no matter what...
weed is a ton time easier to quit than cigarettes, tried doing the same^^ for cigs and doesn't work, i keep buying em no matter what...
PungentMelon
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Replace the weed with grass. It's a lot healthier and cheaper
Phil-X-
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Couple days in, holy fuck had the most amazing dream last night about launching rockets to various orbits and actually landing and returning... (been playing some KSP)
also had one where I was at the gas station (but it was the owner of one of our headshops working) and he let me try one of these things
it was strawberry banana!!
I know this post might seem stupid, but these are the first genuine dreams that I have remembered in months! Def will help stying away from the green
also had one where I was at the gas station (but it was the owner of one of our headshops working) and he let me try one of these things
it was strawberry banana!!
I know this post might seem stupid, but these are the first genuine dreams that I have remembered in months! Def will help stying away from the green
-benedetto
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I too have quit recently and the dreams I hate are like the episode ones where you wake up, fall asleep, wake up, fall asleep and it's dream after dream. I find myself running away from stuff a lot. Also, not sure if I'm actually awake but I'll dream about lucid dreaming and I'm almost in control. I never get laid in my dreams though, that'd be fun lol. The mind is a crazy thing. Dreaming is incomprehensible to me. Just out of this world.
louie.mirags
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12966662:Mr.Huck said:
def a success. Even if it was a placebo effect, fuck it! It works. The mind is a powerful tool
Sheets-mmm
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find females who like to suck dick
acualywasdolan
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Lol marawanas "addiction"
louie.mirags
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12968149:Spss said:
for the millionth time man.. It is a psychological addiction. Before I quit I could not imagine going without it. I smoked before school, after school, on break from school, I had to smoke sometime before work, before dinner, after dinner, all damn day. I don't know what I would do without it because I always made sure I had it. I imagined life to be dreadfully boring without it. Spending so much money on it. That's addiction. Sounds like you're in denial. When I was a stoner I was also afraid to admit I was addicted, even though I know I was. It definitely jacks your body's reward system.
Now I am aware of how freeing it feels to be sober, I can ease back into smoking occasionally (after I land this job). Perhaps the best thing is the social aspect. No more not being social or missing shit to smoke. No more replaying minor events in my head and making them negative. No more being paranoid about stupid shit; almost ruining my current relationship for example.
infedel_one
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taking a break from weed and cigs for the next month when i go home, probably wont stop smoking nugs all together when i get back, but tryna cut er back.
Phil-X-
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drinking last night and my friends friend came into town with a bunch of errl, so I brought my torch n rig over for them. After getting in two fights (friendly, no striking) i was chillin and asked the kid if I could get a dab.... and said no.
normally id be pissed this kid denied me just after he used my gear n tane. But now im at 4 days and couldnt be happier.
also was chillin with my biggest hippy friend yesterday and managed to deny his attempts at getting me to "just take one, bro" while he solo seshed
normally id be pissed this kid denied me just after he used my gear n tane. But now im at 4 days and couldnt be happier.
also was chillin with my biggest hippy friend yesterday and managed to deny his attempts at getting me to "just take one, bro" while he solo seshed
louie.mirags
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12970599:Labattski said:
Yup going thru it.. it's been 30+ days too. I'm happy not just me.
ISkiHarder
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Every psychoactive compound has a large range of effects on people both physical and especially psychological. I personally can stop weed no prob but for me (or anyone) to say that someones experience with quitting weed is false is complete crap.
When you consume a psychoactive chemical regularly and stop it is very common to experience physical withdrawal effects the opposite of the chemicals effect; for weed this means decreased appetite, insomnia, and irritability. That does not mean that weed is physically addictive because physical addiction requires %100 predictability and many people experience no physical symptoms (technically only opiates alcohol and other depressants like benzo's and tranquilizers are truly physically addictive). Stimulants like coke amphetamine and caffeine can cause physical withdrawal symptoms but are not considered physically addictive. Psychological addiction can be caused by anything but there is still a scale Opiates amphetamine and cocaine are way more psychologically addicting then canabis but its different for everyone i.e. someone with anxiety is way more likely to become psychologically addicted to benzo's.
Also I couldn't agree with RubberSoul more on people who say weed ruined there life.
When you consume a psychoactive chemical regularly and stop it is very common to experience physical withdrawal effects the opposite of the chemicals effect; for weed this means decreased appetite, insomnia, and irritability. That does not mean that weed is physically addictive because physical addiction requires %100 predictability and many people experience no physical symptoms (technically only opiates alcohol and other depressants like benzo's and tranquilizers are truly physically addictive). Stimulants like coke amphetamine and caffeine can cause physical withdrawal symptoms but are not considered physically addictive. Psychological addiction can be caused by anything but there is still a scale Opiates amphetamine and cocaine are way more psychologically addicting then canabis but its different for everyone i.e. someone with anxiety is way more likely to become psychologically addicted to benzo's.
Also I couldn't agree with RubberSoul more on people who say weed ruined there life.
Scott0_robot0
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rehab?
12966537:louie.mirags said:
As sad as this sounds. Especially since I am 30. I have gotten stoned almost everyday for the past 5 years. Embarrassing to say out loud, but it's the truth.
I think you nailed it, when you said that pot makes you more anxious. I smoke, then about 30 minutes later my mind begins to wander, and become very anxious. I then start to hate myself for being so weak, that I have smoke as much as I do.
Then, like you said I begin to dwell on all the negatives. Which, at the current time in my life is quite a lot.
I have been struggling with depression the past 2 years, and feel that I have fallen into a dark hole with the weed.
Nothing would make me happier then to be an occasional smoker, along with quitting cigs.
If I could cut down 90% of my blazing, and quit cigs, I KNOW I would feel tons better. But is soo fucking hard! I feel if I tried to quite weed and cigs at the same time I would have a nervous breakdown.
But then on the other hand I know I would feel better.
Like I said I have probably been stoned every day for 5 years. I work over 55 hrs a week, so it's not like I just sit around on my couch watching family guy toking away.
But every chance I get away from work, I smoke. Morning, lunch, and when I get home. Very very sad, I need a big big time break. I hope I have the will power to do so.
Side note. I have blazed today. Hopefully I can keep it going.
12973214:Zimmerman said:
I don't see much wrong with it as well. But when you do something every day, it is then a habit. Smoking cigs, or weed everyday is bad for your health.
Not to mention that I feel burnt out. I wish I could enjoy weed like alchol, do it on occasion, and sparingly.
When you have been in a stoned daze for 5 years, it begins to mess with you. I lost a lot of motivation to change my life, and ways, and now I am a 30 year old divorced loser that lives back at home with my parents. ( I haven't lived at my parents house since I was 20). So this is a big step backwards considering I own my own home, that is now being rented out.
-benedetto
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12973227:speedin said:
I hear ya man. I recently quit and it really helped to take a step back and get back to a social balance. My anxiety level is down considerably and almost non existent besides normal annoyances like the high price for electric haha. Being social is a lot easier not being stoned all the time as well. More outgoing and feel better at work not always thinking about getting out to smoke so it takes that stress away. I plan on going back for the occasional toke but taking the step back so it doesn't control your life is a great idea. Being sober and not needing maryjane attached to my hip all the time almost feels like a high
12973481:-benedetto said:
That's what I want to do. Make it a Sunday thing, or just a few times a month, or whatever. Treat it more like drinking.
I need to be more motivated to improve my life and I know that toking as much as I do, is not going to help. Just make me feel more down, and less motivated. Plus I really think its adding to my depression. After work, instead of hitting the gym, I go right home, blaze, and do absolutely nothing. I need to get out more, (especially since I just got divorced). But finding the motivation to go out, work out, eat better, work hard...ect, is very difficult, and I truly feel weed is hindering me.
-benedetto
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12973514:speedin said:
For sure it has kept me in a bunch of times. Now I look forward to going out for a drink on the weekends as a treat. The gym is a great release as well and will help in appetite and sleep after quitting. The munchies catch up with you quick. I used to eat a whole jar of peanut butter for fun when stoned.
I quit 6 years ago for medical reasons. It's weird at first to quit, sometimes you can't help but hit a bowl if somebodies passing it out of habit but if you can stick with it, it will become more and more normal to turn it down. Also will feel less weird being around it and not smoking.
I feel like the month or two detox once in a while is always fun for the hell of it. even if you're not trying to quit for good.
Good luck peoples regardless.
I feel like the month or two detox once in a while is always fun for the hell of it. even if you're not trying to quit for good.
Good luck peoples regardless.