Quiting Weed Today after 30 years of getting high

[stu61860]

After 30 years of smoking pot Iam going to try to quit.Anybody have any suggestions that might help.How long do the withdrawals last?

[In Treatment]

HEY!

I quit yesterday. This is technically day 1. I'll assume your a little older since youve smoked for 30 years (im 23 so its not hard to be older than I).

All i can suggest is do something that you enjoy to occupy the time that you would usually spend getting baked. I'm in the middle of exams so its pretty impossible for me to do that, but once im done im going to spend alot of time with friends and family. Most of them dont know whats going on but at least everyone on here does.

I'm still looking into the L-Theanine product to see if it can actually help. For now im drinking alot of green tea to help with anxiety. The biggest thing i found when quitting (ive done it a few times 0.o) is getting anxious and antsy.

[Cannabis Rehab Admin]

Hi stu61860 and welcome to the forum.

It’s hard to say about the withdrawals different people can have such different experiences, there are plenty of tips and advice throughout the rehab group on how best to quit, but you may want to check out this thread that’s dedicated to it.

http://www.forummatters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285

Thanks for posting, take care and please keep us posted.

All the best

[Vixsin]

Well done!!!!!

Hey Stu,

Welcome to our home away from home! You will find support and guidance here. You are among friends. Congratulations on your decision to quit. It's not an easy road but it sure is rewarding. I hope you continue to post and keep us updated on your progress. Reading posts on this cannabis rehab site will be very helpful as well. It really helps to know that you're not alone.

I am on day 36 now and exercise has been the biggest help for me. I have been working out almost everyday. I also don't hang out with my stoner friends anymore. I can still talk to them, but can't be at their houses right now. Not yet....too many memories. In truth, I don't trust myself. I try to find anything and everything else to keep me busy. Lately, I have been tackling my spring cleaning projects. It feels really great when you can accomplish things without the need for weed.

I still have bouts with some withdrawals. Most nights I still have a hard time sleeping soundly and I wake up alot at night but I chock that up to the MANY years I spent smoking at night and my brain is just trying to get back to normal. I still have some pretty vivid dreams although not as much as they once were so I am confident that those will taper off in time. I also try to surround myself with people that are positive. Family and sober friends. it feels great to be reconnecting to those who are truly important and can offer me great advice and understanding.

I wish you all the best with your journey and applaud your strength to undertake it. Like I said, it's not an easy road but it is SO worth it. I am excited for you to start seeing and feeling the benefits from quitting. I hope you keep us posted.

Be free.