Hi everyone,
I don't want to go into details about my life but I'm a 26 years old student and I've been smoking weed for 4 years now.
I've decided to quit because I realize that other than the time that I'm stoned and happy, I'm mostly feeling miserable. I also realized that coping with my feelings by smoking weed comes with a cost, which I'm paying now.
I've never had any depression or anxiety problems before in my life (well, maybe minor ones that went away in a few days count) but now I'm on my first week of quitting and the withdrawal symptoms are too much to bear.
I'd like to explain what I'm going through because just talking about it helps and I'm hoping it would help others as it helps me.
I've tried quitting weed a few times before and I couldn't last more than a week...every time I relapse and I start smoking more than I used to.
The first time was the most difficult - I felt lost and it felt like I don't know who I am anymore. I lived the day minute by minute waiting for it to end so I can go to sleep and shut my brain down, but ironically, when I do go to sleep, the only thing I could think of is how miserable tomorrow would be. I had many panic attacks, headaches, constant stomach pains and I had no idea what I like to do and what I don't since nothing made me happy anymore...and so I relapsed.
The second time was also difficult - I kind of had a sense of who I am but I had no idea what to do with my life. I had no ambitions whatsoever and no willpower to work and get what I need in my life. I've also had a few panic attacks (less than before), stomach pain and headaches... and so I relapsed, again.
I'd like to believe that the third time is a charm since this is my third time trying to quit. It's been a week now and I feel a much better progress than the first 2 times. I started exercising , forcing myself to go out with friends and laugh and I started learning how to cook.
I don't feel any headaches and I don't have any panic attacks anymore but the stomach pain and the lost in appetite just won't go away...I do take that as progress though
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I'd like to ask for tips from people who could overcome their addiction and had similar symptoms to mine...It would really help.
To be honest, I don't regret smoking weed. It's been one of the best experiences I've had in my life before I got to know the consequences.
Deep down I don't want to quit for good. I want to come to a point where I can control my weed income and only smoke on occasions.
I'm sorry for the long post... I didn't realize I'd type this much since I'm not much of a talker.
I wish everyone good luck with their quitting and I want to say that I'm glad I found this place
I don't want to go into details about my life but I'm a 26 years old student and I've been smoking weed for 4 years now.
I've decided to quit because I realize that other than the time that I'm stoned and happy, I'm mostly feeling miserable. I also realized that coping with my feelings by smoking weed comes with a cost, which I'm paying now.
I've never had any depression or anxiety problems before in my life (well, maybe minor ones that went away in a few days count) but now I'm on my first week of quitting and the withdrawal symptoms are too much to bear.
I'd like to explain what I'm going through because just talking about it helps and I'm hoping it would help others as it helps me.
I've tried quitting weed a few times before and I couldn't last more than a week...every time I relapse and I start smoking more than I used to.
The first time was the most difficult - I felt lost and it felt like I don't know who I am anymore. I lived the day minute by minute waiting for it to end so I can go to sleep and shut my brain down, but ironically, when I do go to sleep, the only thing I could think of is how miserable tomorrow would be. I had many panic attacks, headaches, constant stomach pains and I had no idea what I like to do and what I don't since nothing made me happy anymore...and so I relapsed.
The second time was also difficult - I kind of had a sense of who I am but I had no idea what to do with my life. I had no ambitions whatsoever and no willpower to work and get what I need in my life. I've also had a few panic attacks (less than before), stomach pain and headaches... and so I relapsed, again.
I'd like to believe that the third time is a charm since this is my third time trying to quit. It's been a week now and I feel a much better progress than the first 2 times. I started exercising , forcing myself to go out with friends and laugh and I started learning how to cook.
I don't feel any headaches and I don't have any panic attacks anymore but the stomach pain and the lost in appetite just won't go away...I do take that as progress though

I'd like to ask for tips from people who could overcome their addiction and had similar symptoms to mine...It would really help.
To be honest, I don't regret smoking weed. It's been one of the best experiences I've had in my life before I got to know the consequences.
Deep down I don't want to quit for good. I want to come to a point where I can control my weed income and only smoke on occasions.
I'm sorry for the long post... I didn't realize I'd type this much since I'm not much of a talker.
I wish everyone good luck with their quitting and I want to say that I'm glad I found this place

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