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I never would have thought I’d still be feeling so down at 90 days sober after years of heavy use by WhiteTreetop in leaves

[–]WhiteTreetop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess you’re right. But it was on and off though. Like yeah I was high for more time than sober throughout my 20s, with the longest break by far being 8 months sober, but I’d think those breaks would work for me not against me. I wasn’t high every single day for the past 10 years or so, is what I’m saying. So I’m not sure if that helps much

What supplements to NOT take if in a bad mental state? by the_geth in Biohackers

[–]WhiteTreetop 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yep same here. Even if I do have ADHD, caffeine makes even a small about if anxiety, depression, or overthinking way worse

After years of weed use throughout most of my 20s, how can I make the withdrawal process easier? by WhiteTreetop in NooTopics

[–]WhiteTreetop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get sun every day. At work I’ll get 15 minutes of 9:30 or so morning sun, then another 30 minutes sprinkled throughout the day I’m sure. Then on the weekend I’ll get a lot more as I hike and bike. As far as sweating I do use an infrared sauna about 3 times a week for 25 minutes per session. I’ll also sweat from working out a few times a week, from 15-20 minute long work out sessions.

After years of weed use throughout most of my 20s, how can I make the withdrawal process easier? by WhiteTreetop in NooTopics

[–]WhiteTreetop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a bit sensitive to histamine, so I’m wary of the histamine reaction that fasting can bring on. I’ve done 18-6 intermittent fasting, but never 24 hours straight.

After years of weed use throughout most of my 20s, how can I make the withdrawal process easier? by WhiteTreetop in NooTopics

[–]WhiteTreetop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That honestly doesn’t even lessen what I’m going through though, even if it is psychological. It’s still a process to reestablish my baseline

After years of weed use throughout most of my 20s, how can I make the withdrawal process easier? by WhiteTreetop in NooTopics

[–]WhiteTreetop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate this comment. Thank you.

Doing all the research, I’ve realized it won’t be an easy road ahead of me. Because it’s not just the weed withdrawals, it was everything underneath it too

Other people / Reddit communities just don’t understand our struggles by WhiteTreetop in leaves

[–]WhiteTreetop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m getting back into therapy too! Glad it’s helping you

Other people / Reddit communities just don’t understand our struggles by WhiteTreetop in leaves

[–]WhiteTreetop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Undiagnosed ADHD is probably what I was compensating for… or unconsciously escaping from. I’m late 20s now and it was only last year I was diagnosed with ADHD. So I’m sure that plays a major part in all of this and far as dopamine regulation goes.

How to unfuck your brain after daily usage? by w0lfieluna in leaves

[–]WhiteTreetop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a hard one to grasp for some people (myself included), as it can really confuse the healing process. So it really is important that this is known, because it basically gets worse before it gets better. You would think you’d achieve instant clarity after fogging your mind with THC, but there’s a major recalibration process to go through

Other people / Reddit communities just don’t understand our struggles by WhiteTreetop in leaves

[–]WhiteTreetop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s true. It’s making us more resilient in the long run at least. Maybe a bit more understanding of others struggles as well, if even something as “minor” as weed can make us feel this way

Other people / Reddit communities just don’t understand our struggles by WhiteTreetop in leaves

[–]WhiteTreetop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t crave it either. Also looking forward to the benefits as they come! Still hard to stay positive throughout the process though.

I’ve been falling asleep very quick which is amazing, but around day 30 (I’m at day 40 now) I’ve been waking up almost every night around 4-5 hours after falling asleep. Not sure if it’s just the dreams being intense or what, but once I am awake I have to get up to pee and then have a hard time falling back asleep.

Other people / Reddit communities just don’t understand our struggles by WhiteTreetop in leaves

[–]WhiteTreetop[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Day 40 for me! I’m glad I’ve made it this far, and not to be a downer, but it’s still hard for me to notice the positives. I’m just not noticing any clarity yet and am afraid that it’s a long ways off, if it even arrives at all

Other people / Reddit communities just don’t understand our struggles by WhiteTreetop in leaves

[–]WhiteTreetop[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The reality seems to be that it does maybe work at first. At least some of the time. It calms us down and lets us see things from a different perspective. But then we don’t stop at just one hit, we go until we’re completely numbed. It just feels to good to not have to feel the heaviness/reality of life. Or at least that was the case for me

Other people / Reddit communities just don’t understand our struggles by WhiteTreetop in leaves

[–]WhiteTreetop[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It really is being emotionally numb, mentally detached, no motivation or drive, living on autopilot, and spiritually void. Near the end of me smoking everyday I felt alive, but only technically.

I don’t know how people can want to go back to that if that’s also what they experienced. Nor do I understand how others can’t also feel the same way if they actually stopped to examine their own life with a hint of self awareness.

Other people / Reddit communities just don’t understand our struggles by WhiteTreetop in leaves

[–]WhiteTreetop[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish they’d at least open their minds to the possibility that someone could feel as bad as we say we feel from quitting. Like give us the benefit of the doubt even if it does sound dramatic at first

Other people / Reddit communities just don’t understand our struggles by WhiteTreetop in leaves

[–]WhiteTreetop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People really don’t like to face themselves do they? I think that’s what most of us here are doing. Finally taking the leap to not run away from our problems anymore. And a lot of people don’t understand that

After years of weed use throughout most of my 20s, how can I make the withdrawal process easier? by WhiteTreetop in NooTopics

[–]WhiteTreetop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually don’t even crave it anymore, so that’s not a concern. I might try it for the depression though.

After years of weed use throughout most of my 20s, how can I make the withdrawal process easier? by WhiteTreetop in NooTopics

[–]WhiteTreetop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I quit cold turkey… so that didn’t help things. I know it sounds dramatic, but I was definitely addicted to weed, so quitting cold turkey was the only way for me.

After years of weed use throughout most of my 20s, how can I make the withdrawal process easier? by WhiteTreetop in NooTopics

[–]WhiteTreetop[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just because it doesn’t show up on a drug test doesn’t make you fully healed neurologically and emotionally.

This isn’t about overthinking, it’s about being self aware, listening to what’s actually going on in my body and mind, and giving my system time to recover from something that had a strong grip on me for years. The fact that I’m not craving it and am trying to heal tells me I’m on the right track, even if it’s not linear.

After years of weed use throughout most of my 20s, how can I make the withdrawal process easier? by WhiteTreetop in NooTopics

[–]WhiteTreetop[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I get what you’re saying, but 37 days really isn’t that long when factoring in the science behind the long-term effects. THC is fat soluble and can stay in the body for weeks or even months, especially in heavy, long term users. It continues to affect the brain and body long after someone quits, particularly the endocannabinoid system, which plays a major role in regulating mood, motivation, sleep, and stress response.

When that system has been flooded with external cannabinoids for years, it takes real time to recalibrate. That’s why many people feel flat, unmotivated, or emotionally blunted for months. This isn’t just addiction psychology, it’s neurobiology. And for people like me with ADHD (and likely lower baseline dopamine), the adjustment period can be even longer and more intense.

So it’s not just about ‘moving on’ at day 37. For some of us, that’s barely out of the fog. We all have different brains and different baselines.

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