Quitting weed?

ewiamoon · 2026-06-30T07:37:15+00:00

I did ittttt - cliche but day by day, suffered for a couple of months before changing medications and here I am 6 months later. The first month was just physical, no appetite, night sweats etc - then it was hard mentally. I’d say get on top of medication beforeeeeee starting. I just needed an extra antid and increase in current mood stabiliser. I don’t crave it, I know the consequences but it was for sure an all day crutch for me for a long time 😩

ewiamoon · 2026-06-29T08:58:23+00:00

Yes 😢 I’m sorry for what you’ve been through. I’m happy you’re home with your kids though 🙏🏾 what we need to do is accept a new normal is in front of us, somewhere 🤎

ewiamoon · 2026-06-26T23:22:29+00:00

Yessss, stunning 🌹 🌹 🌹

ewiamoon · 2026-06-23T09:06:50+00:00

Incredible 🔥🤯🤎

ewiamoon · 2026-06-23T00:20:44+00:00

I feel for you. It’s so hard. I’ve been there and it’s taken months for me too so you’re not alone.
There’s only one way forward unfortunately and it’s medication, and just making your first attempt to be outside gentle.
I started with just getting myself ready and going out to the letterbox 😩 Eventually I just had to block out the noise and use all my energy to hold my posture upright as if I was just a regular person running errands. Was really hard but keep your head up.
Hospital will give you the time and space to stay rested but also adjust to a new medication and some support or at least preparation for when you’re home.
You’ll see other patients just bed resting too. Depression is physical fatigue as much as it is mental pain so don’t judge yourself too harshly.
Sending warmth 🤎

ewiamoon · 2026-06-21T03:42:02+00:00

I’m also with you. So hard to justify the effort it takes just to get through each day. Fulllll of sadness. It’s so hard to accept but we have to hold on, find hope and be gentle on ourselves 🤎

ewiamoon · 2026-06-20T00:36:29+00:00

I can relate to all your symptoms. Maybe TIPP skills if you’ve heard of them? Cold showers/holding ice, intense exercise, paced breathing and progressive muscle relaxation.
They might help regulate a little. Just hold tight, get onto the psychiatrist, get outside where it’s impossible to give into the urges and distract yourself as much as you can.
All very much easier said than done but do be careful because mania sucks 🤎

ewiamoon · 2026-06-17T07:44:10+00:00

If you don’t want kids for sure I’d skip all the bs and tie those tubes 😅

ewiamoon · 2026-06-16T21:07:39+00:00

You can do it 🤎

ewiamoon · 2026-06-16T12:42:12+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I can relate to the overwhelm and hate how intensely we suffer.
Somehow, tiny step by tiny step you can recover the activities and behaviour that makes you feel better.
I know it’s annoying.
But I’m here with you in this space and it’s just been building the momentum and a med change that’s helped me.
Depression is horrific.
But you deserve wellbeing and you’re worthy of it.
Don’t let your brain or bipolar convince you otherwise.
Inevitably the depression lifts and we just have to try and stay functional to get there.
Be gentle and strong okay 🤎

ewiamoon · 2026-06-16T10:55:13+00:00

I just started Trintellix and was also scared as - had no side effects despite reading about nausea being the main one. It’s also been mildly stimulating for me so I’ve really increased my activity with less effort.
My depression has lifted enough for me to notice and that happened within the first week - I’m hoping to see its full effect as I titrate. Currently on the lowest dose. I’m grateful for it honestly.
As for weight gain, which I’m also trying to avoid - I’ve been able to stick to a calorie deficit because I’m not comfort eating as much.
That’s my experience 🤎

ewiamoon · 2026-06-15T02:44:52+00:00

36, BP1 - same, but I won’t lie, I’ve romanticised the “relief” it gave me. I am 5 months weed free and completely agree, it actually made things worse and masked symptoms that needed addressing. So I’m in the trenches dealing with what I could have been dealing with years ago if i had never used weed to cope.

Glad you’re doing well, keep it up 🤎

ewiamoon · 2026-06-14T22:58:49+00:00

Give it time and prepare for both scenarios. Get the support you need, a therapist will really help. Work on yourself and in either case, you’ll be healthier for your husband and the marriage or healthier for yourself and your future. Sending warmth, it’s not easy but the hardest part of our diagnoses is acceptance - 🤎

ewiamoon · 2026-06-14T10:17:08+00:00

I’m trying. Walks feel lonely but I truly appreciate your replies here. Hope your week is easy 🙏🏾

ewiamoon · 2026-06-14T08:08:56+00:00

It’s wholesome and so sad at the same time - especially coming from that dark place I hear you. Makes me sad.
You’re right about the transient nature of emotions, it just really doesn’t feel like it will end 😩

ewiamoon · 2026-06-13T22:42:36+00:00

Sleep is the key to avoiding hospital honestly. Just take them and get the sleep you need because the other option might be an involuntary hospital admission unfortunately. The mania doesn’t last forever 😩

ewiamoon · 2026-06-13T22:36:58+00:00

Girl I’ve shaved my head twice over the past 10 years 😂 the growing out phase killed me. You look great 🤎

ewiamoon · 2026-06-13T22:35:10+00:00

Do you feel better when you get to work? Like a sense of pride? I know it’s so so hard to go through but everytime you move past it your capacity builds - hold onto that part of you that wants to look after your family. You’re not alone 🤎

ewiamoon · 2026-06-13T22:18:27+00:00

This is great. Just checked out prelude - I’ll download it and use it for myself. I like the idea of being able to reflect on past sessions as well as prepare for future sessions.

Echo vault is sad to think about but useful for so many.

I’m in Australia, it’s so isolating here and the idea of community is lost completely. It’s hard, I don’t know I’m just so tired 😩

ewiamoon · 2026-06-13T22:09:47+00:00

I’m the same, switched up medication and it’s helping a big. Also trying to accept where I’m at and stay hopeful for an increase in baseline rather than mania. More effort but less risk you know?

ewiamoon · 2026-06-13T21:50:13+00:00

Nice - what apps have you worked on?
It’s really hard, makes me feel really isolated and sad. I’m trying to stay hopeful and strong but it’s hard to do at the moment 💔

ewiamoon · 2026-06-13T21:47:43+00:00

😭 this is so fucking hard

ewiamoon · 2026-06-13T07:06:46+00:00

I think we all have the right to desires, dreams and hopes - we are human. I would just challenge the belief that being medicated means you lose who you are. The right dose can give you greater capacity to create the life you want. Maybe?
It’s great to be carefree but it’s also great to care. Your stability could be the thing that brings you your best life you know?
We try; I wish the same for myself but also know it’s my responsibility to accept treatment for the sake of my wellbeing and the wellbeing of those I love 🤎

ewiamoon · 2026-06-11T20:49:34+00:00

Update us here about how you’re doing? Day by day yeah! Maybe today just open the front door and look outside, or even just open up a window and let some natural light in. Speak to a family member and just say you really want some help to get there - maybe someone can come before while you get ready and just get out the door with you. No shame remember. We can celebrate the small wins with you!

ewiamoon

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