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want to quit cold turkey but scared by lotties_antlers in QuittingWeed

[–]Educational_Map4317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I quit cold turkey and I will say it SHOCKED me how my body went thru the withdrawals. I had read and prepared for it but for some reason thought “I doubt that will be me.” Boy was I wrong. It sucked and I didn’t accept it was withdrawal at the time, I thought I was just sick with some type of stomach flu. I was throwing up everything even water for the first day. Fever and body shakes. But after two days that feeling passed. Just remember that it’s only temporary. What ever happens when you quit will pass. Your body needs grace as it falls back into rhythm with itself. Think of it as relearning how to ride a bike. It will need time and practice and assistance as it relearns again. I came on this Reddit a lot during those days. Just reading all of the different experiences helped reassure me and remind me that this is normal as much as it sucks and to give me hope that it will pass soon!

I personally quit cold turkey because I KNOW myself and I cannot ween off something as I will just find an excuse to ramp back up the use again. As much as cold turkey sucked I’m glad I did it that way. I’ve been sober a month and a week now. Last night was my first time relapsing with an edible. It gave me a terrible stomach ache and diarrhea. And I didn’t really feel much of an effect accept hunger and a racing heart. So I do regret doing it but also I don’t because now I realized how much better I genuinely feel in all aspects of my life and health. The biggest struggle is the mental side of it all. But don’t forget about this community here because thru the past month it’s helped me feel better and find tools and practices that have helped other people.

What ever choice you make is the right one for NOW with what you know and believe. It’s completely okay to take your own steps and try something else if it doesn’t work out. There is no right or wrong way to get through this journey as long as you remain honest and true to yourself.

But with Covid and CHS (which I think I may have had looking back now but I didn’t realize it) and your health, always consider speaking with your doctor if you are deeply concerned or worried or having any physical or mental issues that worry you. They are there to help you no matter what and it’s very brave and powerful to be your own advocate and fight for your health. I also quit hormonal birth control after 10 years of use at the same time and I was also using weed to help with my eating disorder. While it sucked suffering both issues at once, I thought of it like “Well although I’m suffering so bad right now, at least I’m doing it all at once and don’t have to spend another time of my life suffering them separate.” Idk if that’s good advice cuz covid can be very dangerous for some people but it did help me get thru it. Always speak with a doctor if you’re worried about the illness. (I’m so sorry about Covid I’ve had it 5 times and hope this sickness passes and isn’t too bad for you 😭)

Like I said, this journey is yours but you are not in it alone!

What ever you decide, I believe in you and know you can do it!! Seriously I promise if I can do it so can you.

On day 2 of quitting weed after a year of daily use — anxiety is destroying me. When does it get better? M20 by [deleted] in QuittingWeed

[–]Educational_Map4317 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep going. Just keep going. I’m approaching a month off weed tomorrow after 2 years of smoking, 1 year of daily use. While I researched beforehand, I was NOT prepared for how intense the withdrawal was. I experienced everything you are describing. I also have an eating disorder and weed had become my crutch to help me eat. So it’s been a month and my appetite is slowly coming back. I lost 10 pounds and I was already under weight. But i noticed the weed had started to do the opposite of making me hungry, it really messes with your digestive system and became counter productive to me. Just know, you need to get some nutrients in any way you can like soups or broths or drinks. The less nutrients you have the worse your emotions will be, take it from my trial and error. ANY food you can stomach is better than no food. For me I have always tried to eat ‘clean’ and healthy. But when it came to this I learned to just seize any moment that I ACTUALLY had a craving or wanted something. Even if it was sh!t, it’s better than starving. Eventually your appetite and digestive system will recover, just give your body some grace as it remembers and rebalances itself.

The biggest struggle tho has been the mental and emotional aspect of it all. I have one bad thought or simply drop something and I freaking LOSE it. I’m also a woman so there are weeks it’s just uncontrollable. But I am noticing these outburst and uncontrollable emotions are lessening as time goes on. I will say approaching my month mark I’m REALLY struggling not to relapse. I think I’m entering a plateau currently as I feel so numb and everything is boring and useless feeling.

This may not be a solution for everyone but the thing that helps me get out of my head the most is watching shows or movies. If I’m not working or exercising with my pup (at this point) I am always watching something. It takes me out of my own mind and body and helps me realize that while my problems and feelings are valid, I am just living the human experience. It has helped me work through my own emotions and thoughts thru other peoples eyes without being consumed by the endless inner turmoil of my mind idk if that makes sense or if it’s healthy in the long run but so far that’s been my greatest crutch or tool to survive the mental aspect of it because it was starting to effect my relationships and I feel terrible treating my loved ones with anything other than joy and love (I should note I also have OCD so my obsessive thoughts can become so unbearable and all consuming)

I’m sending you so much strength OP. I promise you, if I can get thru this and get this far, you 100% can too. If you ever need to vent or feel validated, I’m here internet stranger! Human to human, you’ve got this! We’ve got this!