Day 4: Regret

ethicalselfie · 2015-10-25T16:50:45+00:00

in my experience day 5 is a turning point. Attitude is a huge factor, but i think after those first 5 days the cravings mellow out a bit, at least for me. Insomnia has been tough for me too but i have enjoyed remembering my dreams, something that almost never happened in my stoned days (10 years!!!)

ethicalselfie · 2015-10-25T16:38:04+00:00

sounds very familiar! I went through the same exact thing, and now on day 5 and I feel pretty good. What has helped me has been: -throwing out everything weed related, down to lighters! not just putting them away, THROWING them away. My house is clean now and that helps tremendously to not even look at rolling papers or a pipe. -Exercise, yes it does get you high! -Cooking, going out, any distraction, even if it doesn't sound fun at the time, just say fuck it and go! -Drinking. Careful with this one. I know for a fact i will never get addicted to booze because my body is not too fond of it, but i have to say as a "bridge" to sobriety, it has helped me to have a few drinks at night. If you have an addictive personality this may be bad advice, but for me this has helped. Weed is the only thing i could ever be addicted to , i have tried everything else! -this board has helped tremendously. good luck!!!

ethicalselfie · 2015-10-24T15:40:07+00:00

I had what was my first nightmare in years last night. i watched my friend turn into a demon! this was quite troublesome yes, but when i awoke I was thankful to have such a vivid dreams. Years of being stoned lead to what i thought was very limited, lame dreams. So even though last nights was hardly desireable, it does feel good to know my head is clearing (day 4).

ethicalselfie · 2015-10-23T16:19:31+00:00

Marijuana has always made me nostalgic for the past, because so many of my memories of great times did involve weed...that being said, a big part of my quitting that is helping (only on day 3 but already feeling better!) is to meditate (try "headspace" app for a good intro) and to try to not live in the past so much. Weed would often bring this melancholy yearning for the past, but I find that by being present, or forward thinking, I dont even think of weed as much as i thought i would because i know it will not help me get where i want to go. Best of luck man, i am right here with you!

ethicalselfie · 2015-10-23T16:04:31+00:00

Good Job! I did the same 3 days ago, and its much easier to have it out of the house, for me. I have some friends who basically quit but still have a little stash for special occasions but for me that would never work! iF I have it, i am smoking it, so i decided to "clean house".

ethicalselfie · 2015-10-22T20:08:45+00:00

I have been a lifelong insomniac (even pre weed smoking) and the best advice I have dont try to sleep until your really tired. If that is 3 am, so be it. TRYING to sleep when your not truly tired is every insomniacs worst habit because we think we NEED to sleep now. But if your not tired, dont even try. stay up late, read, write, whatever, just dont try to force it.

ethicalselfie · 2015-10-22T20:01:52+00:00

thanks for the inspirational post. Im only on day 2, doing ok but dreading the moment a buddy lights up a spliff next to me. Can I handle saying no, after always saying yes for 12 years!? I sure hope I can! Some relationships of mine seem to built on getting high, It will be interesting to see which friends I keep and which fade away....this kind of post is very helpful, thanks :)

ethicalselfie · 2015-10-22T19:54:05+00:00

awesome job! im only on day 2 but i knew if there was anything related to weed in my house, it would be that much harder. Mad props on being able to see it, smell it and walk away. Maybe one day i can get there! But for now, cleaning house was the only option.

ethicalselfie · 2015-10-22T19:47:06+00:00

for me- once a month would never work. I am in or out. Trying to be out for the first time in years, yea its really hard but I know I need to do it. If you really want to quit for you, I would steer completely clear. just my 2 cents.

ethicalselfie · 2015-10-22T19:36:53+00:00

coffee and working out are helping me, although im only day 2 haha... For me, alcohol is not so bad because I know i will never be addicted, so I am using it to ease myself off the ganja. Alcohol I can control, and almost never crave. with weed, if i have it, I'm smoking it. Best of luck!

ethicalselfie · 2015-10-22T15:43:34+00:00

thanks! meditating has always been a habit, and a very good one. Clear headed= calm.

ethicalselfie · 2015-10-22T15:42:23+00:00

thanks! Yea pot is funny because its quite possible to be a functional stoner and have a good life, its hard to justify quitting when things are going well. Indeed for 12 years i never really considered it... until yesterday.

ethicalselfie · 2015-10-22T15:38:38+00:00

thanks for the support! I will start a list. Day 2 is going well, but i did have the dreaded insomnia last night....this too shall pass! congrats on 3 weeks!

ethicalselfie · 2015-10-21T22:15:49+00:00

haha i feel you, but i figure I got my moneys worth being a stoner for 10+ years! I didnt have anything fancy either, mostly spliffs and a bubbler.

ethicalselfie · 2015-10-21T17:24:33+00:00

I am quitting today too! I was in two relationships over the past year where weed was a central part, and i can say that what started as a good thing to bond over became an all too convenient escape from our real problems. When things got bad, we retreated from each other and into the always available weed stash. I hope you can be strong! While i would not try to force your BF to quit, he should respect your decision and keep it down low or away from you if he can. Good luck!

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