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[Life_and_Death]

Now isn't a good time for a craving. I left my stuff at home and didn't bring a pre rolled one. I thought I'd be fine. I went all day yesterday with only 1 joint.

 

[timf]

Pot is kind of like a time machine except it only goes to the future and when you get there you are older.

While pot may not accrue the physiological problems that alcohol does, you may wish to consider that deadening the world around you may provide short term relief at the expense of problems worsening through neglect.

If you through unexpected circumstances find yourself pot-less, it may be an opportunity to cultivate alternative coping strategies.

 

[saltshaker]

I've become more miserable since quitting pot, but a lot better at coping with the problems i face and doing what i need to.

 

[Life_and_Death]

I've become more miserable since quitting pot, but a lot better at coping with the problems i face and doing what i need to.

weed makes my problems worse. i dont have an option except to 'reset'

 

[Red]

I'm weaning off the weed too - I've smoked it all day every day, when I could, for around 2 decades!

I quit tobacco in July last year, and am now down to less than one a day. I still turn to it in times of stress though, and if I can't sleep...

But getting better bit by bit

Good luck, I hope it goes well for you

 

[Life_and_Death]

I'm weaning off the weed too - I've smoked it all day every day, when I could, for around 2 decades!

I quit tobacco in July last year, and am now down to less than one a day. I still turn to it in times of stress though, and if I can't sleep...

But getting better bit by bit

Good luck, I hope it goes well for you

thnx, ive only been alive for 2 decades so i havent been doing it as long but it has been a few years . i can say this lol

 

[UseItOrLoseIt]

In my late teens and early twenties I had severe social anxiety and weed made it much much worse. Also, made me too stupid to see it. I smoked it every day, all day.

I still smoke it every day, but only when I know I'm gonna be alone. And I'm not planning to stop. Don't see a reason why I should tbh.

 

[Life_and_Death]

In my late teens and early twenties I had severe social anxiety and weed made it much much worse. Also, made me too stupid to see it. I smoked it every day, all day.

I still smoke it every day, but only when I know I'm gonna be alone. And I'm not planning to stop. Don't see a reason why I should tbh.

i not quitting, im resetting. im currently addicted to it so i want to be able to enjoy it on the weekends, not care if i dont have one and not worry about any withdrawal if i dont.

 

[UseItOrLoseIt]

i not quitting, im resetting. im currently addicted to it so i want to be able to enjoy it on the weekends, not care if i dont have one and not worry about any withdrawal if i dont.

As soon as it dawned on me that getting high made every social interaction traumatizing and that I'm sick of that (took about 10 years) it really wasn't that difficult to get it under control. Given that social interactions take up most of my day, I don't smoke most of the time. When I work afternoon shifts, about 3 days a week, I don't smoke at all. I'm still dependent on it, but I can consciously decide to skip a day and not stress about it.

Good luck btw. I really have no advice to give, since for me it was a spur of the moment decision that just stuck. It's been almost 8 years since me and my weed had a stable and happy relationship.

 

[Red]

I think that as long as you're fully functional it doesn't matter too much if you use it a lot - just as long as you don't crumble without it. I know many people who are very operative and productive while using but they freak the fuck out when they can't get it - I never want to be like that.

My driving factors were my fella not really liking it and that it ruins my credibility when speaking to health "professionals"; I'm always honest about my usage and as soon as I mention it, my good character seems to be ignored and I'm labelled a "druggie", despite the fact that I have a good handle on it these days. Not a good look when you're relying on opioids to manage everyday pain...

In my family, it's like having a biscuit with a cuppa lol it took me a long time to realise that it's not at all normal to rely so heavily on something that takes the sharp edges off real life. As comforting and attractive as that prospect is, I found that it was actually harming me by numbing me. Yes it stopped me from reacting to things with quick, emotional responses but so does stepping back to cool down and taking time to reason with myself before putting anything out to anyone else - I shouldn't need any substance to allow me to do that. I need to be able to function without it, need to be able to cope alone, because I will always ultimately be alone with all my shit lol

That said, in times of stress and discomfort, I turn to it very quickly; just a little small skin zoot, mixed with damiana (which has its own calming properties in lieu of tobacco, rather than a massive carrot like the old days; also I cut it with the legal CBD stuff you can buy as "tea" to stop me getting muntered lol

Lots to be said for the green CBD stuff btw, very good for weaning off the naughty stuff. My mix went from a 3:1 naughty to legal ratio gradually down to 1:1; now a lot more lucid and productive with my time. Not sure if I want to stop completely, as I prefer it to alcohol and it is nice just to let go every once in a while, but definitely want to know that it's me that's in control and that I don't need it to get by.

Each to their own though. As long as you're in control, you're good

 

[Throwawaysoul]

I've smoked daily for about 25 years. I love it so much, it pains me to write this.
Certain strains help me so much and then they disappear forever. Last six months if been keeping notes. I'm starting to think most of my mental problems stem from cannabis use / withdrawal. Cannabis also makes me to live inside my head. I have a whole vacation home in my head when I'm on a weed bender.

Let's say one week I'm smoking 21% THC flower and the next week I get flower that's 18% THC, this difference alone will cause me to have psycho mood swings, suicidal ideations etc. When I change strains, it almost feels like I'm switching meds without a tapper. Looking at my notes I have episodes every two weeks or so and that happens to correlate with the time I'm getting a new bag. I'm sure my posts to SS coincide with my withdrawal times also.

Sigh.