Author: 2 Old 2 B Buzzed Daily
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:54 pm
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Originally posted by Perilous3D
Thank you for this, 2O2BBD! Great idea btw.
Thanks Perilous..
Congratulations on your continued success..
Re:Marijuana addiction withdrawal
http://www.uncommonforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=8885&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=
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Oinky
Three weeks and still going - it gets so much easier compared to the first week or so. Just wanted to encourage those who are still fighting constant urges to join the wacky baccy club. I do get the odd urge, still miss my one before I close my eyes but am sleeping well without it.
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seniorsway
Re: How I quit smoking marijuana
I was able to quit smoking marijuana after 10 years!!
Please look at www.stopsmokingweed.com it really did work for me.
I tried and tried, used different methods NA / AA etc...Its the only thing that helped me.
Thanks,
Noman
quote:
Ruby7
Seniorsway - I've never heard of that product. Is it herbal? Synthetic? Safe? How did you find it? I'd like to hear more about your experience with it.
Oinky: A huge high five! Congratulations. How are you celebrating? I'm falling in love with hot baths filled with essential oils and girlie bath products. I'm on day 25 and am still having the craziest dreams. A friend told me that around day 30 things might get slightly more difficult, as that's when a big release occurs. Who knows if that's accurate, but I'm preparing myself...
Twilight: Keep coming to this board as much as you need to. There are many, many people in your same situation. I'd recommend talking to friends about how you're feeling, keeping a journal, exercising even if you think you can't stand it...taking it minute by minute. The craving to go buy a bag is the addiction. You have been smoke-free for nearly a week! That's a great achievement. The depression will most likely subside, as will the sweating, headaches, etc. From the research I've done the first eight days are the hardest w/withdrawal. From my experience that was the case. Things are MUCH better than they were just a few weeks ago. In fact I have not even thought of marijuana until I got on-line to check my messages and saw this site bookmarked. That's a HUGE shift from where I was 20 days ago.
PeggyJenna: Hello, dear woman! I think about you often and hope you're doing well. You're in my happiest thoughts and a recipient of my good vibe meditations.
To everyone: I pray every night that we all get the help that we need. Strength, encouragement, support, friendship, acceptance and LOVE. Especially self-love...we're all worth it.
oxo Ruby7
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twilight
Re: Day 5
I must say that today has been the easiest day so far. I went out shopping got things I needed and came home and now I've gotten the craving to smoke.
My mind says things like "you need a toke before you can eat supper" or "you need a toke before you clean" etc
It's ridiculous and it makes me angry because I know those things aren't true and I know that it is my addiction talking. I'm trying to be strong.
Some positive notes, I can already see my teeth getting whiter, I look healthier somewhat and I have more energy. I haven't sweated today so that's awesome.
I can't wait until I can put this behind me.
Keep on believing everybody
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Need to Quit
Hi Twilight,
I have been free from smoking for about 17 days now, and it really does get easier, the first 7 days for me were terrible, i felt real physical withdrawals as well as mental.
try and somehow get strength from what you are acheiving, i never thought i Would say it or admit it but I do prefer being straight now ( stillwould love a joint mind you )
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twilight
I failed
I didn't even come on here today because I had that bad of a day out.
As soon as I got home I called and went and got some.
I am so ashamed of myself for not being able to do it but at the same time the withdrawal syptoms that I am experiencing are that bad that I can't handle it.
I can't even explain how I've been feeling.
Need To Quit thanks for your response, I didn't even make it to seven days, this was my sixth day Is there anyway that I can quit slowly, like a toke or two a day for a month?
I want to quit so bad, I know that it doesn't offer me anything positive.
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PeggyJenna
You are getting ready...now you know more than you did...
We have to feel safe as we change. Prepare, now that you feel safer, for the time when you've gathered enough strength...think about it, regroup,
don't be a fool and hate yourself...regroup Twilight.
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seniorsway
Re: You can ease the withdrawls
The withdrawal syptoms that I am experiened were bad.....Until I tried Clarity.....
I am telling you it takes the edge right off....you dont have the urges to smoke. You feel content during the day and I was able to sleep at night too....
This is coming from a person who had a 3 - 4 joint routine which included smoking before bed....NOW ITS MUCH BETTER....
You dont have to endure the years of pain I did......QUIT NOW....
www.stopsmokingweed.com
Thanks all!!
Nomar
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Oinky
People are just better coming off it on their own, with support from others on this site. There is no easy way unfortunately. There are lots of herbal relaxants available at health shops that may or may not work, and the product you mention is jut another one of them.
quote:
Ruby7
Seniorsway - I've never heard of that product. Is it herbal? Synthetic? Safe? How did you find it? I'd like to hear more about your experience with it.
Oinky: A huge high five! Congratulations. How are you celebrating? I'm falling in love with hot baths filled with essential oils and girlie bath products. I'm on day 25 and am still having the craziest dreams. A friend told me that around day 30 things might get slightly more difficult, as that's when a big release occurs. Who knows if that's accurate, but I'm preparing myself...
Twilight: Keep coming to this board as much as you need to. There are many, many people in your same situation. I'd recommend talking to friends about how you're feeling, keeping a journal, exercising even if you think you can't stand it...taking it minute by minute. The craving to go buy a bag is the addiction. You have been smoke-free for nearly a week! That's a great achievement. The depression will most likely subside, as will the sweating, headaches, etc. From the research I've done the first eight days are the hardest w/withdrawal. From my experience that was the case. Things are MUCH better than they were just a few weeks ago. In fact I have not even thought of marijuana until I got on-line to check my messages and saw this site bookmarked. That's a HUGE shift from where I was 20 days ago.
PeggyJenna: Hello, dear woman! I think about you often and hope you're doing well. You're in my happiest thoughts and a recipient of my good vibe meditations.
To everyone: I pray every night that we all get the help that we need. Strength, encouragement, support, friendship, acceptance and LOVE. Especially self-love...we're all worth it.
oxo Ruby7
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Ruby7
Re: ONE MONTH!
For the first time in 13 years, I CAN PASS A DRUG TEST!
Not that I believe in the idea of a drug test. But if I were forced to take one, well, I would pass.
PeggyJenna: CONGRATS! I am SO happy for you. How exciting - you so deserve this. Keep us posted.
I never, ever thought I could get through the withdrawals but here I am. It's still hard; I just bumped into my dealer and he was high as...part of me was envious but the other part of me wondered if he was envious of me.
Exercise, meditation, structure, therapy, supportive friends - - they've all helped me through this. I'm working my way out of the marijuana-induced debt ($500/month) and am almost back on my feet. It feels good but it's still unstable - - I know that I am an addict and that my drug of choice is marijuana. I can't forget that or I will lapse into old nasty habits.
Ongoing luck to all of you who need it!
Ruby7
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seniorsway
Re: Clarification
I enjoyed it for many years. Some of the best times of my life were spent using. I was a functioning addict. I was able to support a family with nice home, etc. I have always known that I was hurting myself, but as I say I liked it too much.
My biggest problems have been the withdrawls. I was always mad...very, very angry. I cant explain it any other way. Therefore, I would go back to my "medicine". I just needed a way to feel good and be able to quit.
I wont metion how I did it again. I dont want any troubles from anyone.
I am just glad I am clean and healthy.
No matter what works for you, good luck.
I came here and started reading the stories. I can fully appreciate what many of you have gone through. I need to be reminded of what is still out there if I were to return to an active smoking lifestyle.
I just happed to come back to read some more and lo and behold!!! I'm addicted to the forum now....!!
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Ruby7
Re: Good thoughts
Hey everyone, Just checking in.
PeggyJenna: You are in my thoughts, I'm crossing my fingers and hoping that everything goes ok. I'd suggest drinking water nonstop to help flush out your system (it's good for you too!). I'm glad that you're not beating up yourself. That's the last thing you need right now. Take it one breath at a time and know that the universe is pulling for you.
Saddeyez: I can totally relate with you. That voice in your head can be so deceiving..."you deserve this" -- it seems like it actually cares for you, has your best interests in mind. My experience shows that it doesn't, that it's coming from a place of desperation and panic. Addiction will manipulate you until you don't know what's left and what's right. I like Rob's approach: reward yourself for being aware of the voice and ignoring it. If you ignore it long enough it will decrease in intensity and frequency, at least that's what I've found.
After 13 years of smoking every day and a little more than a month of being smoke-free, I can say that I'm still adjusting to my "new" self. She's more outgoing, more physically active and more focused. I do miss my stoner self - - she was funny, laid-back and spontaneous. But I think also - - aren't we always a work in progress? Our moods change, life changes, we grow and evolve and revert, stoned or sober. We're always in flux...marijuana just adds another layer to all of that. Your spirit/soul (your "true" essence) is always vibrating and giving off life, the smoke just clouds it. I guess my thought is: you are always you, sometimes we just need to reconnect (and remember that clearing the smoke sometimes makes us impatient, grouchy, anxious, sad and hopeless...but it does eventually pass).
Anyway, best wishes to everyone.
Ruby7
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Saddeyez
Re: Day Four
RUBY- thanks for your words of wisdom. I love coming to this forum and getting different perspectives from people this place is really really good moral support. I love being able to rant here and getting things out I think that is contributing to my success so far.
Well today is day four and it's been really good. i was so busy with classes today i didnt even have time to think about smoking which is a blessing i guess.. but the true test comes on those rainy boring days!
A couple things I noticed being sober today: I called an old friend I normally would never call. Instead of going home after school and lighting up like I normally would have done I just decided to pick up my cell phone.
Today I actually listened to my voicemail box. Something I used to love to avoid when stoned! Omg.. I'm not a phone person but I faced the 6 messages and it didn't kill me.
Normally in classes I would not speak up or say anything to draw attention to myself but I actually said a few things today in english crit class without feeling wierd and paranoid.
Now I have a confession to make. There was this girl I used to hang out with alot, almost everyday. She had a nice house and always had marijuana on hand, you know the type- a real user and not an abuser. I was the type of smoker that loved to smoke in isolation and smoke lots of it, but if I was out of marijuana I would go anywhere, anytime to smoke. That is one thing I hated about myself. Well I've come to realization that without pot I dont' even wanna be associated with this girl. we dont really have much in common and morally and ethically she does things i dont agree with. instead of fessing up to her and stuff i just ignored her calls and emails until finally she stopped calling. i feel so horrible and a coward but i dont know what to say to her. i cant just say, i dont wanna be your friend cause i quit pot. it's really awful this predictament and i hope being a sober person ill never have to shut someone out like that again.
I must admit I did use people alot for weed which is horrible and I'm very very sorry. It really is not my personality to use people and today i feel bad about it. ihope i stop thinking about it so i can sleep, i think the withdrawls make me a bit worried and nervous about stuff but i know its just the withdrawls..
well thanks all for reading this crazy post!!!
more later-
To Be Continued
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Quitting Resources
"A guide to quitting Marijuana and Hashish"
http://www.droginfo.com/pdf/guideuk.pdf
"Getting Out of It: How to Cut Down or Quit Cannabis" (Australian)
http://o.b5z.net/i/u/6136340/i/Getting_out_of_it.pdf
Thread: How to Quit Smoking Cannabis (Wakinglife)
http://www.uncommonforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=24480
Thread: Benefits of being off weed (Wakinglife)
http://www.uncommonforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=264268&highlight=#264268
Thread: Best Of Quitters Wisdom: 2
http://www.uncommonforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=541790#541790
Thread: "Quotes For Quitters"
http://www.uncommonforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=48120