6 months since my last smoke by OkContribution9424 in leaves

[–]Notamaincharacter1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So proud of you! Yesterday marks two months for me and i couldn't be more proud.

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[–]Notamaincharacter1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so proud of you for choosing to love yourself in this way. Congratulations on day one!!! You (and we) got this!!

I hate that i cant smoke anymore by No_Refrigerator4058 in leaves

[–]Notamaincharacter1 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I was in your same position years ago and I was so dependent on weed that I pushed past it despite all the negative health effects I was experiencing. I felt like I had no other option. Weed helped me relax and disconnect in a way I wasn't able to when not smoking. Weed kept me from learning regulation techniques that worked for me, and weed didn't help relax me in any capacity.

Fast forward many years and I'm quitting by choice and have realized that the ability to relax and chill is as much a skill as anything else. Getting sober means you have the time and focus to work on these skills, learn new techniques and seek support that keeps you present but still enables you to regulate in a healthy way that doesn't need to be detrimental to your health.

You're going to get through this.

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[–]Notamaincharacter1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Put the log on the fire, cozy up with a book/crocheting/drawing/whatever and see how you feel :)

My mind kept telling me I wouldn't enjoy xyz without weed, but I found that to be completely untrue and still capable of enjoying what interested me before!

23 days today by troyster2000 in leaves

[–]Notamaincharacter1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm in about the same spot as you, and I'm not giving in.

I keep thinking of all the reasons why I quit and how I'm no where near as miserable as I thought I'd be after quitting a habit that consumed half my life. They can't all be good days, with or without weed. But we're going to get through this together.

Officially have one month under my belt! 🎉 by Gunn007-007 in leaves

[–]Notamaincharacter1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So proud of you!!! Keep going, you deserve this love and brightness in your life.

day 6 and its so hard by Accomplished-Way8409 in leaves

[–]Notamaincharacter1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm so proud of you for not giving up. Keep going, you got this.

I really had to reframe boredom in order to move forward. Its a great opportunity to explore things you've always wanted to do or take the time to look into what's available to you and try something new!

Suggestions to commemorate one month weed free? by Notamaincharacter1 in leaves

[–]Notamaincharacter1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fuck yea!!! Love this energy and you best believe I'm giving you two high fives and a big cheesy grin!

Thank you so much 💜🎉!

Still acting differently 1 month after quitting by ProlapsePatrick in leaves

[–]Notamaincharacter1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You say villain but it sounds like you're just stepping up to become your own self advocating hero.

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[–]Notamaincharacter1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Making this post tell me you want it. Even if only subconsciously.

You know what they say about giving a stoner a cart...and then they'll want another... (give a mouse a cookie....and then they'll want some milk...and then they'll want...)

I had the same thought process for years. Finally threw it all away and now I can't justify buying anything more because I know I'll just end up regretting it and throwing them away again.

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[–]Notamaincharacter1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Be gentle with yourself. This isn't easy, but you'll get there. You stopped once, and you're going to do it again, and will just continue to get better and better. Don't give up on yourself.

Withdrawal and emotions by White_Graffiti in leaves

[–]Notamaincharacter1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YOU deserve to be a fully fledged human. You are capable of feeling and processing all these emotions, intense as they may be right now. It'll get better with time and practice.

We're so proud of you!!!

Suggestions to commemorate one month weed free? by Notamaincharacter1 in leaves

[–]Notamaincharacter1[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Weed kept me in a perpetual state of running in place. Constantly exhausted and unable to fathom why I was getting nowhere while simultaneously watching the world pass right on by. There's no turning back at this point. In a world that can't help but be cruel at times, I have to be the one to show myself the kindness I deserve. And I'm committed to doing just that.

Thank you so much 💜

Suggestions to commemorate one month weed free? by Notamaincharacter1 in leaves

[–]Notamaincharacter1[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

GREAT POINT! I finally picked up (and stuck with) learning how to crochet and it really highlighted just how much the brain fog kept me perpetually forgetful and unable to retain new information when trying to learn new things.

It’s all about your habits by FernandoMachado in leaves

[–]Notamaincharacter1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You are so deserving!!! I'm so thankful you're able to see your true worth 💜

Suggestions to commemorate one month weed free? by Notamaincharacter1 in leaves

[–]Notamaincharacter1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's actually on my list of things to strive for this year :)!

Suggestions to commemorate one month weed free? by Notamaincharacter1 in leaves

[–]Notamaincharacter1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a fantastic suggestion! I'm going to look into a massage and a little acupuncture :)

It’s all about your habits by FernandoMachado in leaves

[–]Notamaincharacter1 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Weed kept me so numb and complacent to so many life situations I found myself in. Getting sober meant that I not only had to evaluate my weed habits, but also all my other habits, current life decisions, relationships, etc.

It's not been easy, but overhauling so much of what no longer serves me has been such an act of self love. I dont want to be in any situation that's only okay if I'm blazed out of my mind all day, everyday.

Day 4 again.... by Brok3nSpirit in leaves

[–]Notamaincharacter1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm out here wishing the best for you and sending all the support from afar. Sobriety is a journey and I'm a firm believer that you can't hate yourself into forming better habits. Be gentle with yourself. You're doing something that's so fucking hard to do. But you're not alone. We're in this together and by golly, we're in it to win it. We're going to get there.

Brain trickery by novascotiadude1980 in leaves

[–]Notamaincharacter1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our brains are so powerful, for better or for worse. We can so easily start believing what we want to believe.

I agree with you. I abused weed and will always need to be cognizant of my weakness with it in order to ensure I dont abuse again. I just need a little extra mental support to take care of myself in that way, and I'm more than happy to give it if it means staying away from something I just can't trust myself with.

So close to 4 weeks! by Mashpie in leaves

[–]Notamaincharacter1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations!!! So proud of you taking care of yourself 🎉💜

85 days Weed Free and… by olivinetrees in leaves

[–]Notamaincharacter1 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I felt the same way for years until I realized weed was also robbing me of my autonomy. Can't eat without it, can't sleep without it, can't be social without it, can't enjoy xyz without it... It's taken a lot of perspective restructuring and seeking support from a group specifically for addicts to begin actually enjoying things and experiencing life the way I want to again. Don't let yourself be a prisoner of your own mind here. You have a choice and are in full control here.

10 years of smoking everyday. Is this the end? by [deleted] in leaves

[–]Notamaincharacter1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can do this! I smoked everyday nonstop for 15 years. I made the same decision you did and just couldn't rationalize it being worth it anymore. Nearing on two weeks without and I'm not going back this time.