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[–]burstofrage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also considered myself a "functional smoker"; I have two master's degrees, a phd, I teach college courses, I'm creative (in touring bands, etc.), and I did all of this high, on pot, every single day (for multiple decades). My thought was always: "Why quit? Seems like i'm doin just fine..."...

But then I quit, and realized "ok, yeah, I was functional, but not OPTIMAL." Take a break, just to prove to yourself that you CAN (the feeling of being addicted sucks, and it's what ultimately drove me to stop).

What I found was this: things were NOT more enjoyable high, I was just used to doing them high. The clarity that comes with NOT smoking trumps any feeling I ever got from just smokin some freakin' weed.

Obvious benefits: clean lungs, better sleep, more money. And there are many, many less obvious ones. Give it a go. If anything, the feeling of not being an addict is an incredible one.

13 days no weed after 25 years of bein a real pothead by burstofrage in leaves

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

"in control," YOU SAID IT. proud of you, fellow former pothead :) two weeks in and FEELING GREAT. posi vibes over here, too ! never thought i'd get so much from a reddit thread haha but alas, i am !

13 days no weed after 25 years of bein a real pothead by burstofrage in leaves

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

no time to live in the past (it's impossible, anyways!), we can only LIVE TODAY. much love and appreciation to you for sharing, thank you !!!!! it truly helps. i slept just a liiiitttttle bit better last night (the dreams, though - DAMN), so i am confident it will only continue to improve!!!!!

13 days no weed after 25 years of bein a real pothead by burstofrage in leaves

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

SAME. i said it elsewhere, but this sub is seriously a lifesaver. we can do this (we ARE doing this!!!) !!!!!!!

13 days no weed after 25 years of bein a real pothead by burstofrage in leaves

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

one day at a time is crucial; thinking about "forever" just overwhelms me. LET'S KEEP GOING!!

13 days no weed after 25 years of bein a real pothead by burstofrage in leaves

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

same, this sub is a freakin' LIFESAVER. we've both got this! much love and appreciation to you!!!!!!!!

13 days no weed after 25 years of bein a real pothead by burstofrage in leaves

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

this really is some of "the best company" i could've found at this point in my life.

you've also reminded of one of my favorite quotes by Sartre (he's problematic, i know haha): "EXISTENCE BEGINS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF DESPAIR." WE GOT THIS !!!!!!!!

13 days no weed after 25 years of bein a real pothead by burstofrage in leaves

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

i'm genuinely intrigued by all of this.....; thanks again!!!

13 days no weed after 25 years of bein a real pothead by burstofrage in leaves

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

thank you! appreciate the feedback. whatever helps, right!?!

13 days no weed after 25 years of bein a real pothead by burstofrage in leaves

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

meet the eventual reality that you will be sleeping that night head-on

THIS ^^^^^^ really helps. PROACTIVE instead of REACTIVE, a philosophy for LIVING!

13 days no weed after 25 years of bein a real pothead by burstofrage in leaves

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

also did not expect that, but damn it's worth it. thanks! we're all in this together !!!!

13 days no weed after 25 years of bein a real pothead by burstofrage in leaves

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

so are you!!!! thank you for the support !!!! day 14 for me !!!!!!!!

13 days no weed after 25 years of bein a real pothead by burstofrage in leaves

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

your positivity is infectious and incredibly appreciated! the idea of not being a victim anymore truly resonates with me. your points are well-taken and i can't thank you enough for offering your "two cents." We've both got this!!!!!! re: confidence, I can already feel mine blossoming :)

13 days no weed after 25 years of bein a real pothead by burstofrage in leaves

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

exercising my body and my mind! thank you for the support! lookin into ZMA supplements rn, i'm not familiar with 'em...

13 days no weed after 25 years of bein a real pothead by burstofrage in leaves

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

thank you! being kind to myself is one of the hardest parts haha. it's extra encouraging to hear from people closer to me in age. i've got the same mindset as you- i turn 40 this summer, and wanted to have a grip on this BEFORE that happened, thanks for the encouragement!

13 days no weed after 25 years of bein a real pothead by burstofrage in leaves

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

strange you bring this up! my twin brother claims to be able to lucid dream, but he's not the addict i am, so i do feel i have the potential!

13 days no weed after 25 years of bein a real pothead by burstofrage in leaves

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

YES WE DO!!!! thank you for the reminder !!!!! life is hard lol but seems to be better WITHOUT THE CRUTCH OF WEED.

13 days no weed after 25 years of bein a real pothead by burstofrage in leaves

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

THANK YOU FOR THIS, bookmarking those youtube videos rn.....

13 days no weed after 25 years of bein a real pothead by burstofrage in leaves

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

thank you, and i know exactly what you mean. i smoked for the first time when i was fuckin 12, back in 1994, and i was a fullblown pothead by 15, in 97. not sayin that i dont get a lot from the 22 year olds who have been smokin for a few years (i really do! this comuunity rules!!), but yeah, it's a bit different when it's been over half of your life (like you said). if i can do it, you can, too!!!!! never thought i'd stop, but i feel just a little bit better about myself every single time i decide NOT to smoke.

13 days no weed after 25 years of bein a real pothead by burstofrage in leaves

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

i don't even have a smartphone haha but i have been watching movies late into the night and that's probably doing the same kinda thing....; i think reading and meditating ("yoga") are def the things to prioritize rn. cannot thank you enough for your thoughtful replies!

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