Weed was all I used to think about, now it is the furthest thing from my mind.
In fact, I cannot even remember the last time such a thought entered my mind.
Before May 2, 2022 I could not put 2 days together.
This is not me bragging, blowing my own horn, it is just me sharing that we are capable of personal achievements, we never thought possible.
If you believe it, embrace it, stick with it no matter how difficult it may be, you too can get to where you want to be, without Weed and any and all mind altering substances!
I believe that each and everyone of you can, Do You Believe In Yourself?
@stutaz As someone who has been sober for over a year now, can you offer some tips as to how to find joy in a life without weed?
The world seems very dark and gray to me right now. One of the things I love about getting high is how colorful things are, how amazing food tastes, how happy I feel. Iām much nicer to people, more agreeable with my family, and things that normally would bother me when Iām sober donāt bother me when Iām high. I would even say that I am funnier because I donāt filter my thoughts; and it seems like the people around me like me better that way.
Iām on day 7, but I donāt know if I can maintain this āpositive mental attitudeā and try to fake my mind into believing I can do this.
I wish I had some solutions, a solution for finding happiness, being happier, acting happier to your family, feeling that way for yourself, without being stoned.
First and foremost why have you decided to stop the Weed? Your description about yourself being high and not being stoned, sounds like two different personalities.
Perhaps you need to dig further into yourself with the help of a trained professional? They can help you find the answers to some of your whyās and guide you to a more fulfilled person, less the Weed.
From my experience the overall positive result from getting high, was very temporary. Until, the positives from being stoned, just were not there anymore.
For me, it was not until I abstained for 6 months, that I could begin to truly feel unadulterated emotions. And for me I had been covering up so much for so many years, that it was only with very hard work and the support of a professional, that I could find my way back to who I truly was.
I am 4 weeks. I smoked an ounce a week. Much less before l lost my child 5 years ago. I live smoking and loved weed. Although l think it was causing me anxiety and depression. At about 3 weeks no weed l started feeling better. I think you need to give yourself more time. Curious why did you quit weed?
I think you are right. I just needed to give myself more time and be patient. Iām at 12 days now and things are returning to normal. I had a grapefruit for breakfast today (itās great to be able to eat normally again and not have nausea or diarrhea) and I was reminded of a moment I had when I was high where a grapefruit looked so fascinating with its fibers and colors and the juice was amazing. Todayās grapefruit looked and tasted just as amazing as the one I had while high.
I realized lifeās color and flavor is actually better now that Iām fully alert and present. Lifeās little moments arenāt passing by me in a fog anymore. I have more energy and am losing weight (which is a good thing for me) because Iām not getting munchies anymore.
I guess ultimately the reason I quit is that I donāt want to be dependent on a substance to feel normal and happy. I had gone on vacation and was high for all my waking hours. When I woke up on the morning after returning from vacation, I realized how many edibles I was taking and I decided I needed to quit because I was constantly reaching for the gummies. As soon as I was starting to sober up, Iād pop another gummy.
So I decided to quit. The withdrawal was so bad I thought, this drug CANNOT be as harmless as everyone says it is. I want to be free of its painful clutches. I realized there is a bad side to weed that I hadnāt been aware of. Now I am starting to feel like the worst is over and I NEVER want to feel that bad again so I wonāt ever do that again.
Thank you all for the support. This place has been really helpful to me on this journey. Reading the stories of others shows me I am not alone and if other people are able to quit after more years of use than I have, I can quit too.
I am so happy to hear you are doing better. I have been a heavy pot user for the better part of 35 years. I have not had weed in any form for 31 days. I stopped because my anxiety and depression was killing me. I lost my youngest child 5 years ago . I just kept smoking more weed. I was smoking about an ounce per week, with gummies as extras. I think the weed or excessive use of my have been causing much of not helping with my anxiety and depression. Also l am 62 years old and when l lost my child, dieing would have been a gift. Now 5 years later dieing from smoking does not sound good at all. I really hope l never smoke again. You should be very proud of yourself. Maybe promise yourself a gift at the end of each potless week. Something you would not normal spend the money on. But now you can afford with your extra money. I got myself a kayak a few days ago. Now l need a rake to transport it. Keep up the good work
Congratulations on your smoke-free month! Youāve gone from āsmokinā to strokināā with that new kayak! Who wouldāve thought quitting weed would lead to becoming an aquatic adventurer? Just remember, if you ever tip over, you can use the kayak paddle to row your way back to sanity! Well done @Tracey
Youāre absolutely rocking this journey to a clearer, more vibrant life! Itās amazing how those everyday moments can become extraordinary when youāre fully present. And hey, who needs munchies when you can snack on the sweet taste of freedom and self-discovery? Keep up the fantastic work, and remember, youāve got a community of supporters cheering you on every step of the way!
Congratulation on 1 month and replacing the Weed with:
Paddling not only provides a complete body workout in beautiful and peaceful surroundings but can also enable you to unwind, recharge and forget your everyday troubles. Plus, **it is an easy, enjoyable and fun low-impact workout that provides a wide range of experiences!
Great way to really get in shape, overcome cravings, benefit spiritually from being out on the water and reinvent yourselfā:pray:
Youāve gone from āsmokinā to strokināā with that new kayak! Who wouldāve thought quitting weed would lead to becoming an aquatic adventurer? Just remember, if you ever tip over, you can use the kayak paddle to row your way back to sanity! Well done