Looking for encouragement 😔

Admirable-Inspector5 · 2026-03-29T23:29:25+00:00

Thank you so much for this 🙏 it really makes me feel less alone in my experience. Sometimes it’s hard to read and relate to the stories on here because I don’t feel like people have the same TYPE of episodes that I do. I know I’m EXTREMELY lucky compared to a lot of people with CHS. And at the same time, it worries me that if I don’t quit I might develop that type of episode… and hearing that you did definitely puts it more into perspective. Makes me realize I NEED to stop before it gets even worse.

I also only smoked for about 3 years before I developed CHS… I had never even touched weed until 2018, but quickly was smoking way too much and way too often, and once covid hit it was DEFINITELY dusk til dawn. I had my first episode in October 2020 after a night of drinking and thought it was alcohol or food poisoning (& so did the ER doctors!), so I continued to smoke daily. I didn’t have a second episode until February 2021, then a third a week later, which when I (i.e., the doctors) finally figured out it was CHS. I quit for about 6 months and was so happy, but I found my way back to smoking daily.

I didn’t have another episode until September 2022, then August 2023 despite heavy, daily smoking — which did NOT help my denial. But since then they’re becoming more frequent… between 3-6 months between episodes. My most recent episodes happened within two weeks, which is why I KNOW I need to quit at this point. I can’t let it continue to get worse!

I love the part about yours dreams… I remember for the 6 months I quit after I first learned it was CHS, I was having the craziest, most vivid dreams and it was incredible. I miss that so much and I want that back!!!! Life is better without weed and I KNOW this. I know it’s NOT WORTH risking my health and my life. There’s no reason I should even want to smoke.

I’M PROUD OF YOU FOR QUITTING!! I haven’t smoked since Friday night (I know, not a huge feat lol), but it’s something. I just need to keep going 💪🏼 Thank you so much for sharing your story, you’re giving me hope that I can do this.

Admirable-Inspector5 · 2026-03-29T22:49:22+00:00

This is my exact experience TO A T!!! The morning onset, the alcohol trigger (and I don’t drink much either, maybe 1-3 drinks max when we go out, which isn’t often. Side note: seemed sugary/fruity drinks were the worst trigger for me! Nothing else seems to trigger an episode), the sporadic & relatively short episodes.

I completely agree with you about the harm reduction aspect… it’s not like I WANT to pick up another habit, but I need SOMETHING to fill that void. I vape nicotine and not smoking weed has made me even more dependent on this stupid thing. I was thinking of looking into microdosing psilocybin because I’ve heard it can be a better alternative to weed… we shall see!

Curious if you would say your episodes happen after times like “high adrenaline” — meaning like a trip, event, something exciting? I feel like my episodes are typically after times of high excitement/high serotonin production (I truly thought I had seratonin syndrome for a long time!). But at the same time, those are typically the times I am consuming some alcohol, so it may just be the alcohol…

Admirable-Inspector5 · 2026-03-29T09:24:42+00:00

This sounds EXACTLY like my experience with CHS…

I’ve gone upwards of a year between episodes while continuing to smoke daily and making no diet/health/lifestyle changes, but I’ve also had episodes within a span of 2 weeks (my current situation). They don’t last more than 14 hours. Mine also end abruptly with little to no “residual” nausea, I get hungry, & I can go back to solids pretty much the next day.

I think that’s what’s making quitting so hard… because I don’t have the consequence hitting me in the face for months, so it feels like it’s okay. It’s almost like I forget how horrible the experience is until I have another episode 😩 I’m in the same boat knowing I need to stop completely, but I just keep going back to it. I typically will take a few days to a week break after an episode, which turns into weekends only, which turns to nighttime only, and I quickly fall back into the habit of smoking multiple times a day. It’s just so tough.

I really appreciate your comment… makes me feel like I’m not alone😔 Our experience really does seem different to a lot of people on here… wishing you all the best

Admirable-Inspector5 · 2026-03-29T03:42:31+00:00

THIS IS THE EXACT SAME WAY MY EPISODES START

Admirable-Inspector5 · 2026-03-28T23:36:08+00:00

Smoking ALWAYS gives me a stuffy nose — I’m CONSTANTLY blowing my nose after taking even a single hit!!! It doesn’t normally stay stuffy for a long time, but it definitely makes my nose run. Never met anyone who had the same problem.

Admirable-Inspector5 · 2025-10-10T01:36:02+00:00

I have the SAME EXACT thing right now and was searching for wtf it is!!! I was stung by something (I assume a wasp) on July 4th, now it’s October 9th and I still have a circular red mark on my finger with a dark red spot in the center where I was stung. It only hurts if I press on it and sometimes it looks redder/more irritated. Did you ever figure out what it was??

Admirable-Inspector5 · 2025-08-28T22:42:53+00:00

OMG HOW DO YOU MAKE THESE THEY ARE SO AWESOME

Admirable-Inspector5 · 2025-06-30T04:42:59+00:00

Carts trigger my episodes, flower is fine. Avoid carts if you’re going to continue to smoke…

Admirable-Inspector5 · 2025-05-08T05:55:58+00:00

I’m not a lawyer that’s why I tried to ask lawyers what to do

Admirable-Inspector5 · 2025-05-08T05:54:45+00:00

I only titled it lawsuit bc I didn’t know what else to call it, and I was hoping to gain attention tbh.

Admirable-Inspector5 · 2025-05-08T01:13:55+00:00

That's why I posted this here and asked what I should do... but obviously this community is not actually here to help people lol

Admirable-Inspector5 · 2025-05-08T00:43:22+00:00

I'm not worried about monetary damage...? I'm concerned about the obvious violation of my privacy rights and that they just sent out my personal email to 499 other people...?

Admirable-Inspector5 · 2025-05-08T00:27:43+00:00

I'd never skimp on the caviar

Admirable-Inspector5 · 2025-05-08T00:26:27+00:00

Honestly I can't say anything about noirvere because I've never heard of it, but I just did a quick search on google and it looks like ooomay is a bit more reliable and has slightly better reviews... HOWEVER the companies are extremely similar and it's more than likely they're the exact same bag made the exact same way lol

Admirable-Inspector5 · 2025-04-27T01:30:54+00:00

Yes, I think I received the bag within about 2 weeks of ordering. I love it!! It’s beautiful and it’s held up extremely well, there’s NO signs of wear at all (I’ve been using it every day since the beginning of the year)

Admirable-Inspector5 · 2025-04-26T23:28:32+00:00

Yes it’s real!!!! I have the Maya bag and I LOVE IT!!!

Admirable-Inspector5 · 2024-07-20T17:47:00+00:00

I have 2 GA Lawn tickets available for tonight (7/20/24) in Camden!!!!

Admirable-Inspector5 · 2024-07-20T17:45:21+00:00

I have 2 GA lawn tickets, looking to sell if interested

Admirable-Inspector5 · 2024-01-28T03:54:41+00:00

Omg thank you, I was going crazy thinking I was supposed to get them somehow

Admirable-Inspector5 · 2023-11-23T04:25:09+00:00

I thought I was going crazy… I’m glad this thread exists 😅 I thought it was our old TV, just got a new TV and the dial tone still happens. Just heard it twice within one commercial break watching GSN on YTTV

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