full blast cold turkey after 27 years

[Phoenix]

i am in my 4th day of going cold turkey, i have smoked a ton of marijuana almost every single day of the last 27 years (i am 41 years old). the only interruptions were when i was travelling abroad and couldn't get access to any the drug or hash.

i used to always mix with tobacco and also smoked cigarettes. i have decided a week ago that i finally want a clear head and i know from experience that cutting down gradually doesn't work for me. so i have gone cold turkey all the way - no MJ, no cigarettes, no alcohol (i drank plenty of beer) and no coffee (drank plenty of that too).

the first 2 days were really hard, that empty feeling, heavy anxiety attacks, some rages, negative thoughts and emotions, etc. i was sweating like crazy during the last 3 nights and i couldn't sleep at all, i only managed to get a couple of hours of very nervous sleep in the morning. yesterday was a bit better, more positive emotions and thoughts and the craving was a little less, but still very strong.

i have a really strong motivation for doing this, i couldn't stand myself as a non-stop stoner anymore and it impacted my life in many negative ways. i am convinced that i'll make it this time (had a few previous attempts that failed immediately), i have never been that determined before. i knew it was going to be hard but the detox symptoms are even worse than i thought.

it has helped a lot me to read others' experiences on this cannabis rehab site and i'll be happy to share my experiences throughout this process. i am wondering for how long i will experience these detox symptoms...

[mungobeans]

Nice one phoenix your doing well mate. I'm now 1 month and 10 days without after smoking it for 20 years. I stopped just like you and went total cold turkey. The sweating at night does stop but i'm still having sleepless nights so my doctor put me on very light sleeping tablets wich are helping.
It's not an easy thing we've done mate but you've made the 1st step in the right direction. So keep it up and remember with everyday gone without a J your another day closer to your goal.
All the best mate, Adam.

[Finding my Center]

Well done on making the decision to quit, I am in the early stages like you, I haven't smoked for 8 days now. I have had some really strange dreams and the first few days I was experiencing rage. We did well not to cave in. I am also feeling really motivated and I really think that this cannabis rehab site is a Godsend.

I wish you all the luck in the world, and again well done