Smile your doing it (quitting marijuana)

[Detox Me]

Quitting pot is hell. the withdrawl, the emptiness etc. So we all are focusing on the crapy part of doing this hughmungess change. But there definantly have to be good things to it or else nobody would have done it. So what are the positive angles?

[pursuit of happiness]

i think that the good things about quitting the drug is at the moment too far at least for me to really appreciate , but i have quit for a month in the past and i could tell you that inspiration from life is what comes when you wake up in the morning, not that need to use drugs or alcohol to make you feel alive and right with yourself. you feel free and lets not take our internal freedom lightly. this is really living and not worrying about , oh im an addict or why do i do this? or is this gonna be my life? forget all that stuff, im startting to getoff this drug myself and it aint easy but if you stick to the plan, life is definitely around the corner.

[Cannabis Rehab Admin]

As far of the benefits of giving up smoking cannabis go for me I would say, improved memory and cognitive abilities, healthier lungs, increased motivation, better mental health (less anxiety, paranoia and depression), no longer potentially being in trouble with the law, better home and family life, saving money, not been dependent or no longer feeling the need to have to take the drug, not having to constantly worry about running out and having to pick up all the time, not having to live the drug taking lifestyle or have my life revolve around the drug, to name just a few.

[needabreak]

ur right tonka-its so important to look at the positives-the best part of not smoking dope is being able to look my oldest son (13) in the eye and be able to focus and show him i love him just by lookin-wen i'm stoned i avoid his eyes-his company-i dont want him to see me a mess-screwed up-wen i'm off it we go to the park-walk along the river-laugh-smile-be happy for a while-i'm able to talk to my boys and share their life-its a total bag of shi't wen i'm on a smoke bender-i know he sees wat i'm doin-it makes me feel bad now just thinkin about it-wen stoned, stuff dont matter-problems can be left on a todo list which gets lost time and again-

its a good question dude and a good way of lookin at it-this time instead of thinkin about all the bad things i decided to concentrate on the positives of not spendin my days wasted-thinkin of the things i could do rather than the things i do and dont want to-focus needs to be on life-not avoidin it-and if life aint no good then we gotta think why and change it-

[R3XXY]

There are many positives:

Knowing I'm in control again is a biggy for me.

Not coughing up lumps of brown tar everyday.

Mental clarity.

More energy and general feeling of being healthier.

Regained abilty to get things done as and when they need doing, instead of a
month after the absolute final deadline.

Power of speech, no more umms and errs.

Free from worrying about the damage to my lungs and all the other horrible effects of the tobacco I smoked with my weed.

SELF RESPECT.

[Detox Me]

R3XXY said it! SELF RESPECT. When I was using I did not feel respect for my self. That is something everybody senses so in turn they do not respect you. And that turns in to a vicious cycle. Having self respect for myself has really made me happy.

[Detox Me]

Another thing I had to open a hole in my belt last week, I am growing thinner!

[Detox Me]

Another great thing about quitting is feeling how your willpower grows day by day. Not only your willpower to say no to drugs, but to do more things have more fun, enjoy sports.

[Patricia]

And waking up in the morning to find the kitchen isn't like a war zone anymore....

(chocolate wrappers, melon skins, crisp packets, coke cans, takeaway cartons......not to mention the popcorn on the floor that used to stick to my feet and make me look like a hobbit)

[Cannabis Rehab Guest]

For me it’s about getting control of my life back!

[Detox Me]

I love the fact that now I am in control of my emotions. I can define them (sad, happy, angry) and think I am going to control this, and I do. Not as fast as somebody that did not use but a lot better than before.

[Cannabis Rehab Admin]

Good stuff Tonka, the emotions will vary sometimes good sometimes bad, but it’s how we deal with them that give us our control. It’s good to hear you are feeling more in control, well done mate, stay the course you are doing great!

[Cannabis Rehab Guest]

All good points, it’s important to focus on the positive. I am sure there are more positive aspects to quitting than negative.

[Detox Me]

Hey Guys Just wannted to share: Last friday I passed the two month point. Yeah two months without pot. None at all!!!!

And the positives I have been thinking of are: Mentally Free (of course theres always the threat of relapse). Order, I have order in my life doing things on time.
I dont get lost so much any more... I remember more stuff, I think faster.

And bunches of stuff that are great!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Detox Me]

Some of the great stuff about having quit pot is demonstrating to yourself that you can do without it. Next friday will be the 3 month off. So I guess I am gonna celebrate it.

I can also add that I am a now mellow guy. I handle stress a lot better!