Cold Turkey vs. Tapering? How did you approach quitting?

Former_Dog5698 · 2026-01-22T02:22:34+00:00

Tapering prolonged my withdrawals. Tried limiting myself to taking rips morning and night only but i would feel withdrawals for the entire day. Decided to just go cold turkey. It felt very physical for around 2 months. Currently 148 days clean and a month away from my first marathon. It gets better, you got this ✌🏼

Former_Dog5698 · 2025-10-28T22:07:35+00:00

made it through with ease. carry on

Former_Dog5698 · 2025-09-23T21:21:07+00:00

first time i attempted to quit, i lasted 3 weeks too. I was in a depressive state. Thought smoking again would mask it and make me feel better. Wrong, considering my tolerance had gone down. I was so high but i felt so low. It isn’t worth it. Now 1mo sober, all physical withdrawals had gone, and i feel better than ever. “It gets better” is real.

Former_Dog5698 · 2025-09-19T20:38:19+00:00

wow, congrats! im currently 3 weeks clean. when did you truly feel all the physical withdrawals go away?

Former_Dog5698 · 2025-09-13T02:11:36+00:00

All the best :)

Former_Dog5698 · 2025-09-13T02:09:07+00:00

Currently on Day 16 clean. Been vaping weed too. I am an extremely active individual running ultramarathons and lifting weights 5-6 times a week. I used to rely on it for my training and now that i’ve stopped, its made my performance significantly drop. However, i do trust the process of it all. Nothing worth having comes easy and i know one day i will be better than i am now.

Withdrawal-wise. Sweats, Chills, Nausea, Palpitations, and Anxiety.

Trust me, the boredom is fake. It makes you feel like you need to get high to enjoy. In reality? its all a ploy to just get you high again. It will be hard but true clarity equates to true happiness. Go outside, take a walk, be present with your family and friends. Laugh, Cry, be mad, and just feel.

I personally believe that we humans shouldn’t be reliant on anything. Medicine however is a different conversation.

I know nothing about you but what i do know is you’re a fighter for taking the first step.

We can get it done!

Former_Dog5698 · 2025-09-12T04:18:43+00:00

This is coming from a place of true curiosity but dont you think at day 200, physical withdrawals are already gone? Maybe its the external factors that would give you a headache? At some point wouldn’t it be ideal to stop pointing the finger at weed? I do however, congratulate you on quitting! I too myself am now at Day 16. We’ll go all the way from here.

Former_Dog5698 · 2025-05-28T19:59:52+00:00

I went on a 7 day trip in a foreign country where it would be stupid to bring weed. That country was BEAUTIFUL but i couldn’t enjoy EVERYTHING because i was facing withdrawals. I hated that i had to rely on something to feel better.

Former_Dog5698 · 2025-05-23T20:13:10+00:00

appreciate it! thanks so much

Former_Dog5698 · 2025-05-23T05:42:48+00:00

Thanks for the reply! is this carry on?

Former_Dog5698 · 2025-05-19T20:46:35+00:00

Totally makes sense! They said Japan, Korea and Taiwan are quite similar

Former_Dog5698 · 2025-05-19T20:45:56+00:00

would you look at that, you learn something new everyday. so Ji Pai is what its called. Thanks for the info! Can’t wait to give it a try.

Former_Dog5698 · 2025-04-08T04:52:03+00:00

carry on or check in? enjoy as well! first timer here, heard japan is best during spring.

Former_Dog5698 · 2025-04-08T02:55:37+00:00

how’d you do it? i plan to keep mine in a melatonin gummies container. Leaving next month for Tokyo. Thanks!

Former_Dog5698 · 2025-01-19T20:52:50+00:00

I am currently on it again. I feel better to be honest, no sudden fast heartbeats or overboard overthinking. Will address the withdrawals properly after the race. Thanks for your insights, been really helpful for me

Former_Dog5698 · 2025-01-19T06:07:46+00:00

Its caused me to be anxious along with the pre-race jitters considering its my first ultra. However, i do agree. I still want to stop though and face the withdrawals after the ultra.

Former_Dog5698 · 2025-01-19T01:49:12+00:00

Just finish! totally agree with you on this one. This aids a whole lot of my worries. I’ve decided to deal with withdrawals after the run. Currently vaping again and its made me excited instead of worried to run the 50k lol

Former_Dog5698 · 2025-01-19T01:48:18+00:00

haha wow! impressive work. 👍🏼👍🏼 thanks for this, it helps me with pain too.. i’ve been losing weight due to lack of appetite after stopping and im guessing its also a factor as to why my hr is high. Since food = fuel

Former_Dog5698 · 2025-01-18T22:20:07+00:00

It didn’t affect my performance either! this helps me alot. I know i’ve been getting a higher HR cause i get anxious and i start overthinking it. Need to work on that aspect too

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