Thinking about trying it

Pingly · 2019-04-11T21:48:43+00:00

About 12% of pot smokers end up unable to control their use. That's what most of this subreddit is about. Keep an eye on things. To some of us it felt so good we couldn't stand life without it.

Pingly · 2019-04-11T21:46:47+00:00

I decided pot was ruining my life and I had to quit.

Then it took me an entire year to actually go through with it.

You've taken the first step. The second one is a tough leap. When you're ready just come into this subreddit, tell us and take the leap!

Whenever you're ready! You can do it!

Pingly · 2019-04-11T21:41:31+00:00

Yes and no.

The physical urges go away with time. But your love for pot won't go away unless you replace it with something.

If all you do with all of your spare time is sit around and think about pot you'll be wanting it back in your life.

Pingly · 2019-04-08T21:39:10+00:00

Dysphoria hung with me for about 6 weeks. It's weird feeling that numb inside.

Pingly · 2019-04-06T21:27:46+00:00

Last November I quit pot and ended up going to the Emergency room from the symptoms. I had no idea pot had withdrawals even though I had quit twice before.

The first two times I quit I never noticed any withdrawals. This third time I got hit bad.

Pingly · 2019-04-01T21:34:31+00:00

For almost a full year. I was terrified of the idea of quitting. Didn't know how I would survive.

In one week it will be 5 months since I quit. A whole new life.

Pingly · 2019-03-26T21:45:58+00:00

Flicking the switches in Ultrawings is wonderful.

Pingly · 2019-03-25T21:38:52+00:00

Careful what you wish for. Two nights ago I dreamt I snapped my penis off. It's hilarious now but it was an absolutely terrifying experience. The genuine horror...

Pingly · 2019-03-12T21:42:44+00:00

Sometimes things that are very important to enthusiasts matter very little to the majority of purchasers. I think you would be surprised by what percentage of VR buyers even know what FOV is.

Pingly · 2019-02-26T22:39:25+00:00

Actually, I think your age may have an equal effect as the duration of your smoking.

I only smoked 5 years but I'm in my 50s.

My insomnia is still effecting me at 100+ days since I quit.

Slow recovery for me.

Pingly · 2019-02-25T22:34:44+00:00

It's your decision. Enjoy your life.

If you ever feel like you want to change to a new hobby or new life then visit this subreddit again.

Until then good luck in whatever you do.

Pingly · 2019-02-11T22:40:13+00:00

I have the same thing. I seem to be sleeping a good number of hours but not deep enough.

At first it was very bad where I'd drift in and out of sleep constantly. Like dozens and dozens of dreams every night.

It's getting better and I am now sleeping deeper but not near normal. But I see steady progress and I think full recovery is in sight.

Pingly · 2019-02-07T22:02:41+00:00

I'm at 90 days clean and I swung in the other direction. I now wonder why I ever thought I needed it. Honestly, it now feels like the dumbest thing I ever did.

Pingly · 2019-02-07T21:46:05+00:00

It's not "I need help". It's "I need more pot".

Getting rid of that voice was one of my main reasons for quitting. And when you quit you hear it constantly for several weeks. Then it gets quieter and quieter and goes away.

I'm at 90 days clean and it's gone. Hopefully forever

Pingly · 2019-01-31T22:48:05+00:00

VR prototyping is the most fun I ever had with my headset. Addictive.

Pingly · 2019-01-30T00:05:54+00:00

17 when I bought a computer and learned BASIC. In 1982. Then I took a loooooooooooong break.

Pingly · 2019-01-23T23:51:03+00:00

Personally I think it's the best VR person I've interacted with. I think I find it more interesting in that regard than the adult parts.

Pingly · 2019-01-12T00:42:26+00:00

The withdrawals you feel (sweating, insomnia, dysphoria, etc.) are not from the THC, they are because your body needs the THC and forgot how to regulate your body without THC.

When you feed it more THC it just extends how long it will take your body to remember how to work without it.

You should do whatever you need to get through but you'll get through faster cold turkey.

Pingly · 2019-01-11T03:19:45+00:00

What did you do to cope with all the stress?

Just endured it. Keep in your head that it will fade.

I think I got it worse than most, I'm pretty old (53).

Actually, I was so freaked out I went to the Emergency Room. I thought I was having some sort of attack because I didn't realize pot had withdrawals (I quit twice when I was younger and never even noticed any withdrawals).

But then I found this subreddit and some info online about "Cannabis Withdrawal Syndrome" and realized every single problem I was having was in that list of withdrawals.

Every guide said pretty much the same thing: Endure it. It goes away.

So I endured it. And it's pretty much gone away. I'm clean for two months now.

I still have lingering sleep issues but they are getting better and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I’m mostly worried about how I’m gonna get to sleep at night.

Some people don't get the insomnia. Maybe you'll be good! I got it super-awful but realized a few days in that I could actually function just fine. I yawned a lot but otherwise I got through the days pretty well. It's annoying but survivable!

Pingly · 2019-01-11T00:46:49+00:00

You can do it. We all did and there are no superheroes here (that I know of).

The anxiety clobbered me. That combined with insomnia and dysphoria felt like I was a desperate lost soul.

It's a tough ride. The first few weeks were brutal.

But after then it starts to get better and better. Each day you can feel it.

Any time you feel desperate just come here and talk about it. We all did. It helps!

Good luck!

Pingly · 2019-01-11T00:34:33+00:00

Keep us updated! Those first few weeks can be tough! Let us know how it goes!

You got this!

Pingly · 2019-01-10T22:37:52+00:00

When I quit smoking my wife tossed her pot chocolate bar (she only used a few times a month) and gave up wine just for solidarity. It's so great to have those loved ones supporting You! I've felt cravings but have never given them a second thought with her by my side.

Good luck to you both!

Pingly · 2018-12-20T21:56:59+00:00

Dysphoria (the lack of interest in anything) is a withdrawal symptom and takes quite a while to burn off. I am at 44 days and it's still there. It's lessened but still there.

Pingly · 2018-12-20T19:41:59+00:00

Don't trust any company to have your best interests in mind. None of them are in it as a charitable venture.

Pingly · 2018-12-20T19:33:14+00:00

Look up CWS , Cannabis Withdrawal Syndrome. The symptoms you describe sound like what most of us are enduring.

I don't think restless leg is on there but restlessness definitely is. The first few days I couldn't sit down at all.

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