Looking for Support

[Cannabis Rehab Guest]

I just quit yesterday, I have been smoking pot for 24 yrs now. I don't think I have gone more than a week in that time without smoking every day. I'm looking for a support group because I don't have any friends that don't smoke and I my boyfriend I live with has no intentions of ever quitting (he sees nothing wrong with this lifestyle). Which makes it very difficult to detox because I don't feel I have any one that I can talk to about what it is like to quit. If I don't quit, I will never have the great job that I want because all the good paying jobs which I am qualified for do drug testing. I'm certain that I did not go to college so that I could clean toilets or any other entry level job just to continue to smoke pot now! Since I am unable to pass a drug test, I have been stuck at home with lots of time on my hands and am not sure how I will be able to do this without some sort of a support group. Reading about every one else seems to help to know that I am not alone in my thoughts of how pot can ruin your life. So, to all the other people out there trying to quit, please keep coming back and telling your stories because it does help!

Hope I can make this long journey with you!

[Finding my Center]

Hi
You are in the right place. WELL DONE on making the decision to quit. I have smoked for the past 16 years and I quit 16 days ago. I wont lie to you it has been hard, but not as hard as I convinced myself it was going to be. This group is a godsend. The people here actually care and I know what you mean about reading other peoples stories, it really helps. I find myself here every few hours checking for new posts and seeing if anyone has replied to mine.

I found day one the hardest day I had a battle with myself for hours I kept telling myself that I would quit tomorrow, but as you know tomorrow never comes. You have to take things one day at a time. I will tell you a few things that happened to me, (And are still happening) I have has hot sweats, especially at night, severe headaches and serious mood swings, and really strange vivid dreams. If you are prepared for these you will be able to understand what is happening and it does get easier. The first 3-4 days are the worst.

I think a really important thing is to keep yourself busy, try to fill your time that you would usually spend smoking with other things. Personally I have been reading and watching movies. Hot baths are really good to relax you when you are feeling tense and Green Tea is brilliant for detox and relaxation, it tastes pretty good too.

You mentioned that your boyfriend does not want to quit, maybe he will get the incentive to detox himself when he sees that you are trying. You sound really determined and I think that this is half the battle won. It will be hard as you will still be around it but just try not to give in. I can't tell you how good I feel at this moment and its only been just over two weeks, some people on here have been sober for years and they will tell you that a life without the drug is so much better than the time they spent stoned.

I really wish you the best of luck, and just remember that we are here for you. we are all going through the same thing and its nice to discuss how we feel, if we are struggling there is always support here. Keep us updated on your progress.

Together we can do it

[Detoxer]

well done I found day 1 really scary, the drug was my life and never thought i could quit,

weed was ruining all kinds of things in my life, and i'm so glad i quit. 2 months without the drug now and going strong - i still miss it but i know now that i don't need it and am better off without it

the first 2 weeks will be difficult, i was sweaty, irritable and had crazy-dreams, i also felt very bored, restless and disconected - but it soon gets better and is really worth it!

i feel so much better and wish i'd quit years ago - this cannabis rehab site really made the difference for me

good luck and keep us posted on how you do!

[Cannabis Rehab Guest]

In the same boat

I am on day 11 after quitting a 25+ year daily habit. The first few days were the toughest. The craving seemed to go away for me after a few days but the w/drawal symptoms a lot of us get hit me like a truck. (anxiety, anger, depression, insomnia especially.)

This rehab group provided a wealth of information and a feeling that I was not alone.
Speaking for myself, I have also found the online meetings at ma-online (google it) to be very helpful. I don't really feel comfortable running around all over town just yet so the online meetings were good for me as was chatting when I couldn't sleep w/ folks in the same boat as me.

I kind of "floated" through the first week. It was painful. I just reminded myself that it was the poison leaving my body & mind. On day 9....i seemed to feel a bit better although my emotions are (still) all over the place. I came here and read and read and read. It was my story w/ different circumstances (but same feelings) over & over. I took what I thought I could use and used it the best I could.

Each day, you are one step closer. Just keep reminding yourself that....it DOES get better!

All the best.

[Cannabis Rehab Guest]

Looking for Support

I just wanted to thank both Cath and Hummer, your replies were very helpful. I also have the same problems with regard to being sweaty(especially at night), irritable, bored, loss of appetite and seem to be very anxious for some reason.

I'm also having a problem getting set up on CannabisRehab.org for some reason. I posted earlier as an unregistered guest and then decided to register as "24yrslater" but for some reason I am not able to post or reply under that account. I did e-mail the administrator and they are trying to fix it. I do hope they can fix it because I think CannabisRehab.org will be a great support for me.

I hope tomorrow is better, since I seem very angry and emotional today.

P.S. Cath how do you keep such a positive attitude?-I really feel like you are a very compassionate person, thank you for that!

And Hummer, I also feel very alone and isolated since I do not have any non-smoking friends or family members for that matter. Thanks for the words of encouragement.

[Detoxer]

I just wanted to thank both Cath and Hummer, your replies were very helpful. I also have the same problems with regard to being sweaty(especially at night), irritable, bored, loss of appetite and seem to be very anxious for some reason.

I'm also having a problem getting set up on CannabisRehab.org for some reason. I posted earlier as an unregistered guest and then decided to register as "24yrslater" but for some reason I am not able to post or reply under that account. I did e-mail the administrator and they are trying to fix it. I do hope they can fix it because I think CannabisRehab.org will be a great support for me.

I hope tomorrow is better, since I seem very angry and emotional today.

P.S. Cath how do you keep such a positive attitude?-I really feel like you are a very compassionate person, thank you for that!

And Hummer, I also feel very alone and isolated since I do not have any non-smoking friends or family members for that matter. Thanks for the words of encouragement.

Hey

I also felt quite emotional at times during the first month, cried a few times for no reason!

After 2 months I am still working on making new friends and finding a new routine, it isn't really something that can change over night because it takes time to make new friends - i'm more able to approach people and strike up a conversation now and i've met some new people but things are moving slowly, so don't give up or be hard on yourself if you don't make loads of new friends immediately!

when i couldn't sleep I would just lay in bed in listen to my ipod (slow calming music) and i found that helped. the sweating will stop soon enough in my experience it was one of the first withdrawl symptoms to stop

i also felt a rise in anxiety in the first part of quitting, for some reason i felt way more paranoid as well - i can't explain in but once again it is temporary!

it all seems so much at the start, but i promise you that if you keep going soon enough you begin to feel great! you'll have loads more energy and confidece and money! life is just so much better without weed!

hope you have a good day

[Finding my Center]

Hi new life 24.
I had a feeling that it was you last night, i tried to add you as a friend but it wouldn't let me. Hummer is lovely, he has helped me a lot. Everybody here is great, they are all rooting for each other. I hope that you are having a good day. I have ups and downs and as far as being positive goes. I was positive when i wrote to you, i have had some really bad days. Last tuesday was my worst. I'm lucky that my husband is so supportive the way i was he would have every right to divorce me, i was a *****. But the day after was much better. I am sure i will have other bad days, but its much better than being stoned.

You said i was a very compassionate person i suppose i am but we re all going through the same thing i just understand that is all. It was nice to feel appreciated though. remember we are here anytime

Together we can do it

[Cannabis Rehab Admin]

Hi 24yrslater and unregistered guest, welcome to the forum.

Sorry about the trouble you are having posting, we may be having a problem with our email confirmation system, we are working on it at the moment and trying to get it fixed, please bear with us.

It can be really tough, especially if you have no non smoking friends and family, it’s going to take some real work to build some new relationships, but it can be done, you can become part of a new culture, in the mean time I hope we can offer some support. Positivity really is the key, hang in there and things will start to get better soon.

Take care people and please keep us posted.