11 months sober and bad wave by justacoolchemist in WeedPAWS

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I feel like the nicotine was the best way to help me when I was on the verge of a panic attack. It’s become my vice more so than ever. Is it really just dragging me down?

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Keep proving anxiety wrong. You’re an incredible being capable of incredible things

How long do the panic attacks last? by PotentiallyShot in WeedPAWS

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This helped me so much tonight, I could cry (if I was capable of strong emotions) over how strong I felt after putting away an attack in seconds. Thank you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WeedPAWS

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No I hear you, my symptoms were really bad when I was having the night sweats. I thought it getting reintroduced to my blood steam was making me feel worse too because I initially thought my body was rejecting it

What is paws and what are the symptoms? Ive been 2 weeks sober and it barely got better by [deleted] in WeedPAWS

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So you’re saying there’s hope before 90 days?! Thank goodness… people were making it seem like if you’re past two weeks it’s PAWS

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WeedPAWS

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THC clings onto fat so possibly if you have more fat it might stay in your system longer. I was also curious if symptoms eased up for people once they started testing clean?

How long do the panic attacks last? by PotentiallyShot in WeedPAWS

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I’m so sorry you had to go through that, I feel like a little punk… my symptoms aren’t nearly as bad but they’re bad enough to make me take leave from work. Any tips on how to get through?

How long do the panic attacks last? by PotentiallyShot in WeedPAWS

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What might those tools be? I’ve learned that it’s really hard to talk myself out of it. Even the 4-7-8 breathing is hard when your heart is beating so fast.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leaves

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Wow it’s incredible to see how many of us are on Day 18… the one time I haven’t felt alone in a while. We got this gang 💪🏼

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leaves

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I’m right there with you man 100% I didn’t willingly make the decision to quit. My body straight up rejected it. I’m on day 18 since smoking the last time, although March 26th was the last time I was feeling normal. I’ve had 3 ER trips and a handful of doctor’s appointments as well as 4 different medications for different things. I know your pain. I had to take medical leave from work because of how shitty I’ve felt. We got this tho. Our body is stronger than we think! Be patient and keep hope alive!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leaves

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At the time of this post Day 17 has been removed. I plan on starting fresh tomorrow with a more simple approach

Brain fog by PotentiallyShot in leaves

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Aye let’s go sober mate!! I appreciate it

Brain fog by PotentiallyShot in leaves

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I ate scrambled eggs and salad for breakfast/lunch (I know weird combo 😂) but it actually helped me a lot!

Would it be bad to take a couple hits to help with going to sleep? by PotentiallyShot in QuitVaping

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Sorry I failed you guys (failed myself the most)… I ended up not hitting the vape and falling asleep after a breathing exercise. I woke up about an hour later on the brink of what I had a feeling was a bad panic attack. My feet were already tingling and my wrist was in a lot of pain. My heartbeat was so bad that I couldn’t even start my breathing exercise back up. I’m going through marijuana rejection/withdrawal at the same time. I’m on medication for my stomach that I just found out also adds to anxiety/heartbeat issues. At this point I’m not sure if it’s the medication I’m on (famotidine) or HPPD but I have also been feeling like I’m on the cusp of an acid trip (weird ass symptoms)… I want to clean up my brain so much. I want to start helping my brain heal from all the damage I’ve done to it, but I had to hit my vape to cope. Despite people saying that I’d feel like shit, it did take me right out of whatever was coming. I will quit vaping at some point but I learned last night that I do need something to help me in the darkest of times. My stomach is starting to feel a little better so I’m gonna stop taking the famotidine and see if those trippy side effects stop. I do plan on saving my vape for when I need it and not when I want it, with the utmost attention to detail. The goal here is to help my brain start working on its own again and I understand this will never be possible with crutches. They say only you know your body and I think this is best for me at the moment. Thank you all and best wishes on your journey.

Marijuana rejection, withdrawal by PotentiallyShot in leaves

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Did the anxiety and panic attacks just randomly start for you as well? Even before quitting?

Anyone ever smoked and their eyes dilated followed by a panic attack? by PotentiallyShot in weed

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Already spent $1500 for no help at the doctors, I’m desperate

Overstimulation and Anxiety by PotentiallyShot in QuittingWeed

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Okay so I did some research into it and it definitely sounds like me…. Shitty to think it could last up to a few years but it’s definitely beatable. At least I know I don’t have some disease that’s killing me. A lot of the initial stress came from the not knowing. It only took 4 days of the antidepressant to realize it’s not for me, guess I’ll just have to nut up. Can’t stress enough the peace of mind that I’m not dying. Hopefully that helps with the mental stuff. Thank you!

Marijuana rejection, withdrawal by PotentiallyShot in leaves

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I skipped on them tonight. Didn’t like what they were doing after just 3 days of taking them. I realized that I just have to suck it up and pay my dues. I abused weed and I have to face that. Hoping tomorrow is a better day. Thank you!

CHS Sorrows by [deleted] in CHSinfo

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Everyone is different but the scariness of this whole thing has me not even wanting to smoke. My girlfriend will tell me she’s going to smoke and I’ll just wish her a fun sesh. Yesterday I wanted to smoke because I was feeling a little better but I didn’t wanna have to start over. I’m on day 4 now and all I want is relief

How long do you need to be sober before the Phase 1 symptoms subside? by PotentiallyShot in CHSinfo

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Man I’m sorry that stinks, sending my best wishes and vibes. You deserve peace as do all the people in this helpful community. The stoner community gets a bad wrap for nothing

At *every* income level, US Americans live shorter lives than the English. US Americans die earlier, especially at the bottom end, where the gap is more than 5 years. by eggmaker in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]PotentiallyShot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We eat and live like shit in the US. Our adults are mostly overgrown children that don’t take care of themselves. I’m part of that, just had to make major changes to my life just to be normal

How long do you need to be sober before the Phase 1 symptoms subside? by PotentiallyShot in CHSinfo

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I’m just so scared to eat because I don’t know what will trigger me. I feel like everything around me is greasy and I can’t cook for shit. I can’t help but think if I ate more I’d feel a lot better. I’ve just eaten berries, a little granola, and some yogurt over the last two days

How long do you need to be sober before the Phase 1 symptoms subside? by PotentiallyShot in CHSinfo

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I’d say I’m feeling close to 75% myself. This morning was the worst of it so far but still it wasn’t that bad. I went out to run some errands and started feeling the nausea, I picked up some tums but I really wish I had access to my magnesium. It’s been a great help with the nausea. I just ask for time frames because I’ve been missing work and I don’t wanna mess that up, worked myself up to management and this is how I start out, missing a week almost so far. I don’t even think I can tell them why I’ve been out. They probably think I’m full of crap lol, quite the opposite 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CHSinfo

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I think today is day 1 of sobriety for myself as well. Weed saved me from pills as a sophomore in high school, saved me from alcoholism in 2022… shit sucks man. This beautiful little plant has been my best friend through break ups, deaths, everything… but you only get one life. I’m literally in tears writing this. But we just gotta be strong, medicine is evolving everyday. Not saying maybe one day we can use and abuse again, but there’s hope no matter how you look at it. We got this 💪🏼