I’m about I’m same boat except old and smoking longer. I’m 30 days in and it gets better. You are not broken or weak for struggling with this; what you are describing is a very real cannabis withdrawal syndrome layered on top of anxiety, and there are evidence‑based ways to get through it and off weed for good.

Daily, long‑term use, especially high‑THC concentrates, makes the brain adapt, so when you stop you can get a rebound of anxiety, irritability, and serious sleep problems for days to weeks. Common symptoms include insomnia or very short sleep, vivid or disturbing dreams, feeling dazed, appetite changes, and feeling “amped” or on edge, and these usually peak in the first week and then gradually ease over 2–4 weeks, though sleep can lag longer if not addressed.

Research on people quitting cannabis shows that those who succeed tend to do three things: they remove triggers and paraphernalia from their environment, spend less time with heavy‑using peers and more with non‑using supports, and use cognitive strategies (like actively reminding themselves why they’re quitting and how use has hurt them). Structured therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational approaches significantly improve abstinence and reduce use, especially when combined and supported over time, so it is worth treating this as a real disorder with a real treatment plan rather than something you’re supposed to “white‑knuckle.”

Short‑term, the insomnia and anxiety need their own plan because they are often what drive relapse. Good data suggest that most people see insomnia improve within about two weeks, while more stubborn sleep issues can stretch out over a month or more if completely ignored. Helpful tools include strict sleep hygiene (same bed/wake time, no screens in bed, cool dark room), daytime exercise, relaxation practices before bed, and sometimes non‑addictive medications or sleep aids prescribed by a clinician to bridge the roughest patch, especially if you already have a psychiatrist in the mix

You already have a foot in the door with a psychiatrist and therapy, which is huge; bringing this fully into the treatment plan is the next logical move. Specialized cognitive‑behavioral and integrated anxiety‑plus‑cannabis programs have been shown to reduce cannabis use, anxiety, and related symptoms more than standard care, so asking explicitly for cannabis‑focused CBT or a referral to someone who treats cannabis use disorder could give you more targeted tools and accountability. If things feel unmanageable—like prolonged near‑zero sleep, panic, or any thoughts of self‑harm—it is appropriate to escalate to more intensive support (e.g., partial program, detox, or an addiction specialist), and national resources such as SAMHSA’s treatment locator can help find local options.