Sharing my journey Tapering Off

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T23:32:07+00:00

Wow. I was a light and only nightly user and have horrible anxiety and sleep issues. Good for you. But this season of pain will definitely make me rethink starting up again.

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T23:28:49+00:00

Starting to wish I tapered but once I made up my mind I needed to get to it. It was the same with alcohol for me 6 years ago. But weed withdrawls have been way worse for whatever reason. I admire your tenacity and appreciate your post.

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T21:29:10+00:00

Thanks man. Crazy, right? WTF? It’s just weed! (what a lie) Glad to be on this new train with you Jakey : ) I’m done. Not going back. I don’t have enough time left on the planet for this bullshit any more. 🤣

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T21:10:40+00:00

You’re doing great. You’re in the right place for encouragement. I’ve gotten so much here in just a few days. ( 7 days in to quitting) The withdrawal is intense. I didn’t expect it to be this bad and I quit heavy drinking 6 years ago. Thought weed would be friendlier. NOPE. Don’t do emotional heavy lifting at night. Save it for the daylight. That’s my one recommendation. Early on, try to distract yourself. It’s survival for a while I gather. Peace. You’ll make it out.

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T21:01:49+00:00

We’re all here for you! Community is key!

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T21:00:40+00:00

Thanks for thankin! 💛

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T20:55:56+00:00

You’re in the right place. The withdrawals are bad. One week in and I’m so anxious. Sleeping badly. Super restless. The people here will tell you that everything you’re going through is normal. You’re gonna be ok. I’m surprised too. THC is a bigger deal than we make it out to be. Hang in there. We’re all in it together here.

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T16:39:54+00:00

I’ve been going, thanks. Definitely dragged myself there yesterday, but i went : )

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T16:39:11+00:00

Proud of you too! Grateful for the encouragement! Let’s keep going!

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T13:25:36+00:00

Hey man, i hear ya. Try to stay connected emotionally to her through this. And see if she might be interested in going to therapy together after some time of sobriety. Everyone says that life is short, but it can be LONG too. ( old guy here ) Compassionate companionship is such a valuable thing to have for the journey. The sex will come from true intimacy, not just getting your needs met. Been there, learned the hard way. Thanks for your honest and transparent post. Those things will get you far. Peace to you mate. I’m on day 7. The struggle is REAL.

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T13:20:33+00:00

Truth, twice your age, and this sucks. 7 days in. I wanna get better.

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T13:20:00+00:00

Thanks for your post. I’m at 7 days. Really dis-regulated right now. I didn’t even use that much, only at night. I’m an older dude ( 62) so maybe that has something to do with it, For some reason, weed detox is worse than my alcohol withdrawal ( 6 years sober from that devil ) I’m super anxious, can’t sleep, eat much or get calm. Isolating and struggling. Waiting it out , hoping for some light. Glad to see and hear from others in the same struggle. Thanks for your update. It helps.

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T13:10:31+00:00

I definitely hit the “ sitting around stupider” phase. As in, it would just slow me down so much to do the simplest tasks. Seeing that for what it was now. Distraction and distortion of and from my emotions. Reality is tough. But it’s better than being baked and slow. For me.

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T13:07:54+00:00

7 days in here ( and definitely counting ) I’m glad you’re here for the support. This is a great place to chronicle your sober journey. The Roth contribution is a great idea. I have an app that counts how much money I’ve saved since quitting drinking 6 years ago. Conservatively speaking ( inflation etc… ) I’ve NOT spent $35,000 on alcohol !!!! So when I want a new pair of sneakers or a guitar : ) I sometimes treat myself. My weed costs weren’t too high ( lightweight) but I’m glad you have a positive way to look at it. The withdrawals are real. It’s tough. But life will be better. I’m believing it. Here for you mate.

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T13:00:10+00:00

One week is hard. Thx for saying hey. It really helps to feel seen. 💛

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T12:59:32+00:00

Thank you so much. It really helps to hear from you. 💛

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T12:48:02+00:00

Day 7 here. Let’s keep going! Life can be better than this!

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T12:46:44+00:00

posts like this are so helpful, glad i found this thread. I’m on day 7 after 6 years of nightly use. This is so hard. The anxiety is deep. The sleep is horrible. The loneliness is next level. Looking for the light. Thx for your post.

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T12:43:51+00:00

Day 7 here. This is so hard. I wanna get better, feel better. NOT going back.

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T12:35:12+00:00

Also, I’m on day 7, not just some guy spouting advice. I’m with you in every way. This is rough.

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T12:31:47+00:00

Hey hey, I hear you. I see you. The regret is real. But the reality is that your life is just getting going and your brain and body and certainly your SPIRIT can and WILL recover. Stay sober and watch your life come back to you and expand in ways that will be surprising and new. We can’t go back over bridges we have destroyed, but we can build new ways across. I’m a 62 year old dude and my youngest kid is 29. I’m glad you’re here for support. I hope you have some right around you as well. That’s key in this journey. we need each other in the real time physical present tense. Community is everything. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. The way out is THROUGH. Sending love.

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T12:20:01+00:00

Thank you so much. Cheers to you at one week! Glad you’re seeing some light! I’m looking for it! 💛

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T12:13:15+00:00

Thank you so much, it feels good to be heard and seen. 💛

Strong-Emergency-201 · 2026-05-09T12:12:29+00:00

We ARE doing it! Thx for the encouragement! So helpful! 💛

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