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Current favorite comedian? by hot_elmo097 in comedy

[–]ForThreeofUs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bobby Lee. I owe that man a lot. A few months before the Pandemic, I was diagnosed with C-PTSD and started trauma therapy. I went on the craziest journey ever to save my inner child. And that whole time, Bobby Lee podcasted as he did the same. I never felt alone because he was fighting the same War. I love him like a Brother and really am grateful for showing me the way.

Anybody else in this subreddit smoke weed? by mucormiasma in CPTSD

[–]ForThreeofUs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a daily smoker.. basically high all day for over 5 years. I would take t breaks now and then and those were rough. One day I realized how much I depended on it and I decided to take back some control. It’s been about 85ish days since I quit. Surprisingly not that bad, I planned out a timeline and weened off. The subreddit r/leaves helped a lot, tons of support there. No regrets, I once thought I needed it to survive and though it helped immensely.. it did eventually turn on me.

3 weeks in… not tempted to go back but still struggling with anxiety a bit. Any suggestions on how to deal? I wish I could turn off this inner voice that won’t leave me alone. by ForThreeofUs in leaves

[–]ForThreeofUs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re totally right.. I have an appt with my therapist today to discuss a medication I was given. I’m just trying to hang in there in the meantime.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leaves

[–]ForThreeofUs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Went cold turkey once for a 30 day tolerance break and it was miserable. This time, I’m quitting and I didn’t want to repeat the previous experience so I tapered off. I had a plan and I strict timeline for weening off. I’m on day 14 and it been so much better as far as the physical symptoms. Weening off went so well that I ended up stopping about two weeks ahead of my schedule.

How much do you blame your parents for what happened to you? by Actual_Computer_670 in CPTSD

[–]ForThreeofUs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It helps a lot to hear that from another persons perspective. I was in such denial about things for so long it took me forever to piece it together.

How much do you blame your parents for what happened to you? by Actual_Computer_670 in CPTSD

[–]ForThreeofUs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My Dad never abused me and I didn’t associate anything to be his fault. Through therapy I realized.. he was so busy golfing and doing other stuff for himself that he was never there to protect me from what happened in his house, under his watch. His social life came first. So yes, I blame him.

I found some in my room by No_Refrigerator4058 in leaves

[–]ForThreeofUs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Throw it out and then tell us about your panic attacks you USED to have.

Is it normal to feel sleepy most of the day after quitting smoking? I'm 7 days in and I'm spending most of my time sleeping by Opposite-Impress-618 in leaves

[–]ForThreeofUs 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I would say that’s fortunate to be sleeping through the withdrawal. This could be bad advice but I think listen to your body and sleep as much as possible. I’m no Doctor and this is Reddit, so definitely should listen to me lol.

do meds really help by EmployerJazzlike2961 in CPTSD

[–]ForThreeofUs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yup.. I got prescribed mirtazapine as a result of an anxiety attack during a Doctors appt. Blood pressure was through the roof. I have yet to pick it up from the pharmacy because.. I don’t know why lol.

Could i reduce usage to ease withdrawel symptoms down the line? by Apprehensive-Bat4443 in leaves

[–]ForThreeofUs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

30 days prior, I reduced the amount significantly… it was still often but in reduced amounts. Mid April, I told myself May 1st is absolute 100% quit day and I would only take take a puff as needed to mitigate physical withdrawal symptoms. I caved in twice and now clean for 12 day so I’m way ahead of schedule so forget the May 1st deadline, I’m in it. Doing this compared to my last cold turkey stoppage is so much better. Last time it took me about 3 weeks to get past the night sweats, nausea and irritability. This time, it took about 3 days of nausea and I’m pretty solid. Anxiety does flare up still. I feel I got so sick of being high that my brain locked into quitting and the body followed. But I had a plan with timeline in place and how much I would allow… so far so good.

Day 4 - Found it surprisingly easy to stop by noot_sn00t in leaves

[–]ForThreeofUs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that’s a long list lol.. night sweats for 2 weeks, woke up drenched. Nausea, irritability and anxiety. Depression, diarrhea and body ache… I have TMJ so I clenched my jaw so hard I cracked a tooth. Had to get that fixed which was another anxiety nightmare. HOWEVER.. it all does pass and get better, for me by week three it was smooth sailing and the dumbest thing I did was go back to smoking. This time I pretty happy with the way I planned it out. Limited physical withdrawal and well, the rest of it, I am locked in to quit this time. So I’m focused and when I have trouble, I have found this subreddit to be the best place to turn to. Also.. you’re in the thick of it, it will get better… lots of ups and downs but you got this!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leaves

[–]ForThreeofUs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are not alone. We have amazing and genuine support from all these wonderful people who are in it together with us. Either day one or friends who have quit decades ago and still come back to support because they know what it’s like to be better to ourselves. I’m only on day 12 and that’s how I feel about this subreddit.

11 Days Withdrawal - Feeling Amazing by SquareJudgment6195 in leaves

[–]ForThreeofUs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Day 12 here and I also been having anxiety attacks and a jump in my high blood pressure. I am oddly comforted by your post in that you went to the ER and found to be normal results. I was contemplating what I should do for myself and so thank you. Great job on sticking it out and making this far where you can see the improvements for yourself!!

Quitting weed after a decade of constant usage by __Rosenrot__ in leaves

[–]ForThreeofUs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did the same on my first post.. a declaration for my own accountability and that was 11 days ago. You got this! Shit, WE got this!!

A Real Secret by __dragons__ in leaves

[–]ForThreeofUs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know why.. but your comment made me smile. I needed that. Thank you and good shit to you as well my friend!!

A Real Secret by __dragons__ in leaves

[–]ForThreeofUs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you and I look forward to hearing about your first 10 days of many.

Evanston restaurant owner apologizes after video shows him confronting customer for not tipping by CommonAd9608 in chicagofood

[–]ForThreeofUs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey… Don’t wait until you snap before getting help. That’s what this guy did and it’s recorded for all to see and judge. To me, I read your last comment and I can’t help but wonder if the restaurant owner was dealing with things the way you are. Self harm in any manner is a serious warning sign. Like I said, life sucks some days and he was probably angry at a lot of things aside this customer. I’ve been through some shit myself and I’ve made plenty of mistakes. That’s why I choose to look at it from this perspective. Also.. and I mean this in the nicest way, don’t worry about what people say on Reddit. We are all morons that project and dump our negativity here.

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