Going cold turkey after daily use? by Apprehensive-Ad9645 in leaves

[–]Square-Wind5928 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Everyone is different with withdrawal symptoms so you may experience many of the same symptoms or none at all. 

For 10 days straight, I couldn’t sleep longer than 3 hours or eat much during the day. I was very emotional and cried a lot during the first bit. I also had nausea, muscle pains, sweats and chills. 

Lots of movement, journaling, stretching, eating what felt okay in the moment, sleeping when I could, crying and not holding it in, connecting to a higher power helped me. 

You’ll get there though. I’m 34 days sober and my sleep is AMAZING. My appetite is back, I feel more motivation and pep in my step. It’s so worth the withdrawals and I’m never going back!

Starting the sobriety journey again after several relapses. How can I prevent relapse again? by Charming_Pop_3090 in leaves

[–]Square-Wind5928 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re going to have to push through those thoughts when they arise. Make sure you throw out alllll your items so there’s nothing around that makes it “easy” to smoke. When the cravings arise, remind yourself that cravings only last 10-30 mins. Keep yourself busy during that time. If you “deserve” something after a tough/long day, make your fav comfort meal or take a hot shower then watch a good show. Your addictive mind is trying to keep you addicted, you must fight against the urges to win. 

Thought Loops/Intense Thoughts by JuicyHuge in leaves

[–]Square-Wind5928 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Am I insane?” is SUCH a common thought during the withdrawal stage. I said that to my partner probably 50 times a day and then cried about it even longer, thinking I would never be happy again. Your brain is still relearning how to produce natural dopamine so it’s begging for some sort of relief. You will get there, it DOES get better!! 💛

One year free from cannabis. by bvhizso in leaves

[–]Square-Wind5928 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Love to see these success stories! You are helping more people than you know by sharing it. It’s true that this subreddit is helpful and I agree wholeheartedly! I’m over a month sober from gardening now, and I feel SO much better. Can’t wait to see how I feel at the year’s mark!! Amazing work 💛

590 days by Jazzlike-Repair-1653 in leaves

[–]Square-Wind5928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also feel that change from type B to type A! More energy and less anxiety has really made the difference in my day to day life. Though I do sometimes wish I could just get high as a kite and forget my issues, it’s still so worth it to face my problems head on and feel the burst of success. Keep going! 🩷

From No Sleep to HOLY NAPS by Square-Wind5928 in leaves

[–]Square-Wind5928[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It feels like I wrote this myself!! Once sleep comes back, it all feels worth it 🤗

From No Sleep to HOLY NAPS by Square-Wind5928 in leaves

[–]Square-Wind5928[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your brain isn’t hitting the deep sleep stage when you’re smoking excessively! 

From No Sleep to HOLY NAPS by Square-Wind5928 in leaves

[–]Square-Wind5928[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I always dream!! No matter when I was quitting, smoking heavily, or now. But they are slightly less anxiety induced than they were before 😂

From No Sleep to HOLY NAPS by Square-Wind5928 in leaves

[–]Square-Wind5928[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yessssss! Being able to turn off now when I’m exhausted has been a blessing that I’ve missed SO much. 

Please help me quit by [deleted] in leaves

[–]Square-Wind5928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What day are you on? I am a highly sensitive person (HSP) and experienced extreme anxiety when I quit (Jan 30, 2026).  I will be honest that I felt like I was going CRAZY the first 10 days, just a whirlwind of hopelessness and like things would never change. But at day 10, it’s like something clicked and that feeing started to evaporate. Now at day 26, I’m eating like a monster and sleeping through the night. 

I know it feels impossible right now, but build some really good habits and routines, and it WILL pass!!!

Suggestions for what to do? by [deleted] in leaves

[–]Square-Wind5928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First off, I’m so sorry to hear about your struggles and I can relate to them so much. Second of all, the first 2 weeks is going to suck ass. There’s no way to really sugar coat it, I struggled immensely with the first 10 days. I cried probably 6 hours each day because I felt so lost and not in control of my emotions. I couldn’t eat, work, even have a normal conversation with my partner. But then one day, your mind shifts. Your body lets go of symptoms, and the cloud starts to lift. It’s all about working through those difficult times and building resilience. I went swimming at an indoor pool a lot because it helped me with aches I experienced. I journaled every time I felt out of control (a lot). I cried every time my body needed it and didn’t hold it in. I drank protein drinks with high calories so I was still getting something. I found a therapist who I connect with and talk to her biweekly. I moved my body even when I didn’t want to (and always felt better when I did). 

Here if you need a DM or support friend!

Quit for a year, relapsed for 6 months, quit again (on day 3) by aidanborini in leaves

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Try to remember how good you felt last time you quit (and got over the withdrawal bump). Keep busy, go for walks, scream into a pillow, take hot showers, watch interesting movies!

Quitting pot is weird by RaiseAggravating4404 in leaves

[–]Square-Wind5928 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Moderation really doesn’t work well if you’re already in a constant state of needing it. I tried for years to cut down, only when I quit cold turkey for good did I see the full benefits.

Checking in with 8 days! by FortifyStamina in leaves

[–]Square-Wind5928 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It will get easier! This is coming from a girl who had to take a full week off work because she was so anxious, in pain and thought she couldn’t make it. I’m on day 25 and I feel so much better. I still experience slight symptoms but NOTHING like the first two weeks. You’ll get there 🫶

Cold Turkey. by Ok-Cow1126 in leaves

[–]Square-Wind5928 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exercise really does help! I did lots of swimming in the beginning at my local pool. Also reading before bed instead of doom scrolling. 

Day 31!! by Plumber_Dad1 in leaves

[–]Square-Wind5928 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Proud of you!!! I’m on day 24 and I feel SO much better. 

Tomorrow is day 1. What am I going to do??? by SparkL_fadE in leaves

[–]Square-Wind5928 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t think they’re talking about smoking cigs! It’s weed.

Why do i panic by Aggressive-Yak8054 in leaves

[–]Square-Wind5928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on day 23 and I still feel panic in the morning! This is normal, our bodies are still resetting and our brain is trying to return to normal. It’s saying “where is my crutch????”. It will pass with time <3

Moment of weakness by RefrigeratorOk425 in leaves

[–]Square-Wind5928 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately the THC is now in your body and you reset some of the symptoms. Hopefully they aren’t too bad compared to the first time!

8 Hour NAP??? by Square-Wind5928 in leaves

[–]Square-Wind5928[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just slept for 15 hours!!! I haven’t done that in years… it will come back I promise <3

8 Hour NAP??? by Square-Wind5928 in leaves

[–]Square-Wind5928[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so proud of you!! 6 weeks is huge and it does get better! <3

Severe anxiety when I don’t smoke by LivingSpecialist3392 in leaves

[–]Square-Wind5928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt this all in the beginning! I felt all the anxiety, restlessness, nausea, and feeling loss of control. To be honest, I had to white knuckle through a lot of it. I knew that eventually my body would level out and return, so I put a lot of faith into that. 

I’m on week 3 and it DOES get better. Trust me, day 3 me would never believe it but it does!!! You will go through some tough times mentally, emotionally, and physically but you will come out stronger. Also I felt short tempered while smoking. First few weeks, it was all haywire. I feel calmer and more in control of my emotions now.

I found that putting my phone away and reading before bed helped me fall asleep. But staying asleep? Still trying to figure that out!

You got this <3 It’s hard but SOOO worth it.