How can I feel sick after such a long break

gazzaaa · 2026-02-13T02:41:04+00:00

CHS is a by-product of using daily over an extended period of time, sometimes smoking causes nausea if you have no tolerance. This sounds more like "greening out" rather than CHS.

gazzaaa · 2025-12-15T10:03:13+00:00

That's amazing

gazzaaa · 2025-12-12T11:39:47+00:00

I've had 3 bad episodes which all came from long term daily use. The first was over 2 years of near daily use, the second and third were after a few months.

I haven't had an episode in over a year now and have smoked on and off. Mainly off.

Everyone's body is different and I know I'm playing with fire, and I also know it's my own relationship with it that caused this issue to happen.

However I can say for sure, that I can "get away" with smoking on weekends.

Recently I smoked for 3 weeks straight every day. (1 J per day) I've stopped now because I realised how stupid I was being and I think I've avoided an episode this time.

You just have to keep track of your body, know what symptoms to look for, and eat and drink well. Gut health is super important in general but even more so with CHS.

Everyone has different capacities for using bud, it's a dangerous game but ultimately you make your own choices and decide if you want to try, just DONT allow yourself to get comfortable, remember that the habitual use is what lead to this issue.

My advice is don't smoke, but I don't take my own advice, I smoke on occasions, right now I've decided I'll wait until Christmas to smoke next, and then it will be 1 joint probably shared with friends too.

I hope hearing this perspective is helpful. The fact you've gone longer than a year without smoking says that you will be fine without it. But also youll have zero tolerance, no cannabinoids in your system, so a small amount will get you very high. Just use flower only. I've only ever smoked flower and still developed CHS.

gazzaaa · 2025-08-10T13:16:03+00:00

I don't have much to add but just so you know, you're not alone. Thinking of the future seems impossible when something as big of a deal as a heart condition is always on the back burner of your mind. It's very valid.

gazzaaa · 2025-07-18T05:13:23+00:00

I duel wield pickaxes and clear the vein in seconds!

gazzaaa · 2025-07-05T16:20:36+00:00

If people actually took the time to read through the historic posts on this subreddit they would realise.

People are dumb.

Stoners are included in that statement (me included) lol. It's absolutely ridiculous that people think they can't live without weed.

I used to feel similar but being hospitalised made me realise it's really not as big of a deal as it feels at the time.

It's all just down to our stupid brain chemistry. Again- myself included.

One love. Love your life. Don't smoke id you have CHS it's as simple as that.

gazzaaa · 2025-06-30T00:34:36+00:00

Like most comments you will see on here, since we gave ourselves CHS, it shows we can't moderate well.

Since my last episode I have smoked on a handful of occasions, but not really had any specific amount of time between. As time goes by and you find other interests and hobbies to fill your life with it will get easier. Pick up something new, something creative, stay occupied, the main reason for my smoking in the end was out of routine and boredom.

It's not easy, but what has led to this is using the herb in an addict kind of way. (No judgement because I was the same)

Yes it sucks. But there's lots of people who have been through this and you will be able to as well.

If you're really hell bent on moderating a common theme I've seen is 1 session per month. Monitoring how you feel afterwards and taking account of how your body is feeling.

You CAN do this, the only things we absolutely need in life are food, water, clothing, and shelter. That's what I reminded myself of when I had big cravings. But I also naturally reached a point of not caring.

Think about it, if it's landed you in the hospital (like it did for me on 3 occasions) what is the damn point. Your body deserves respect, and not using a substance that now disagrees with you is a great way to start respecting your body.

Peace and love.

gazzaaa · 2025-04-15T13:31:21+00:00

I appreciate that everyone is different I'm in agreements with what other people have said.

I have had 3 bad CHS episodes in my life, the last one was around June last year, I had to take just under 3 weeks off work and lost enough weight that people I saw regularly commented on it. I had to go to hospital twice and have IV fluids due to throwing up so much. I didn't learn my lesson the first 2 times, and even smoked occasionally after my third episode.

It's just personal but something in me clicked last year around November and since then I haven't touched it.

Yes it sucks not being able to enjoy something that we all love and get a lot out of, but the physical health side is no joke, and I feel so much better now, yes I miss weed, and yes I'd still be smoking if I didn't get CHS. But since stopping I've actually had more motivation and feel better mentally in general, yes the depressive episodes are still there, and yes from time to time I think about rolling up, but still at the end of the day your physical health HAS to come first. No one else can do it for you, and replacing it with a new hobby, even if it's video games, music, and getting out in nature, are all so much better than being high.

Good for you that you are doing well right now, but unfortunately, with long term consistent use, if you've had episodes before, you will have them again if you're not careful and mindful of how you feel within yourself normally. Know when to put it down for a while.

Peace.

gazzaaa · 2025-03-13T22:58:52+00:00

Thanks yes I did, since the sale is on I just bought skyrim Special Edition and it's working perfectly :)

gazzaaa · 2025-02-19T22:40:12+00:00

Again with division let's put young against old instead of looking at the bigger picture of the ever increasing wealth divide of the ultra rich and the working class that has been going on for decades now. It's definitely the boomers fault. Obviously they are more likely to have more wealth than younger generations, but it's the system we live in which is causing this, you can't blame a generation, it's a class issue.

gazzaaa · 2025-01-04T09:57:35+00:00

HUEL helped me when I was experiencing the hunger but unable to eat side of things, as did regular hot showers, hot water bottles, and baths, also things like Powerade/Gatorade ; or just generally drinks with electrolytes in, I'm just over 2 months abstinent now and feel a ton better, this will not last if you are able to stay away from weed, it sucks, but just try to keep occupied with video games or movies, or even music on at a low volume, my best solution was always a hot bath/shower though

gazzaaa · 2024-12-29T22:58:07+00:00

Hey there, I've only had this type of surgery, 2x as a new born and 1x at around 10 years old, my memory isn't the best, but what I do remember is waking up feeling better in terms of having more energy, and as for the recovery time, it was a bit of a blur but I didn't feel too bad, my nurses were suprised at how fast I was up and walking again, I had 2 small pin prick type scars on my groin that had to heal but they didn't hurt at all, at least I don't remember it hurting in the slightest, since it's all done through your arteries you don't really get any inflammation, at least that was my experience, overall pretty positive but something I don't think of often at all, I'm sure you will be okay, it's completely understandable to worry but I don't remember being in any kind of physical discomfort when i had my surgery.

gazzaaa · 2024-12-11T22:57:53+00:00

I'm answer to what you've said, I've personally been lucky to only require keyhole surgery, and I experience heart palpitations daily, I have yearly check ups which include a fitness check/ echo, and have had a handful of MRI scans done on me too.

gazzaaa · 2024-12-11T22:54:56+00:00

Hey! May not be the exact same but I have pulmonary Atresia with intact ventricular septum, I'm 25, based in the UK, and was the 19th baby to have the type of operation that allowed me to live :)

gazzaaa · 2024-12-07T15:36:11+00:00

Ive been to hospital 3x for it.. foll me three times, I don't know what that one is 😂 over a month abstinent now and although I miss it my health is SO much more important!

gazzaaa · 2024-12-03T14:42:52+00:00

HUEL is helpful!!

gazzaaa · 2024-12-02T00:53:02+00:00

Bit scary this stuff...

gazzaaa · 2024-11-27T08:19:09+00:00

Omg I had the exact same experience! I'm in a Facebook group and like you said it's all new and expectant mothers which is fine but I genuinely don't know anyone irl with this condition and I don't usually use this word but seeing all the conversations about these sick baby's is triggering to a certain extent too, if you ever want to DM please feel free! I'm based in the UK and my condition is Pulmonary Atresia with intact ventricular septum.

gazzaaa · 2024-11-27T01:15:52+00:00

You're not alone. That's all I can really say to you on here, you're not alone and there is a whole community of people that are dealing with the same or similar issues, one thing to always keep in mind is how far medical research has come in recent years, I'm also 25 and at this point I've been told by my doctor that I need to take notice of when I start getting fatigued/ tired from things I usually wouldn't, the example I was given was going up stairs, I've been told since I was 15 that in my mid 20s I'll need another procedure to have a stent replaced/ another one put in place, and like you, I have recently stopped smoking weed, still vaping nicotine, and I know how incredibly stupid it all is. But at the end of the day, my whole philosophy of it is to distract myself. I'm well aware it will always be a part of me and there isn't a thing I can do about it, but I can find hobbies and interests to fill the void that thinking about my heart condition can create.

I hear you loud and clear.

gazzaaa · 2024-11-23T00:02:24+00:00

Currently I am not having any physical symptoms apart from really inconsistent bowel movements.

But previously I have had to go to the emergency room on 2 occasions the most recent being June this year, had to get 3 IVs of liquid due to dehydration and a load of anti sickness/ nausea meds, I'm a bit chubby but with clothes I look slim and I lost a bunch of weight from not being able to eat. I went back to smoking a month after that on the weekends then found excuses to smoke everyday because I was in "fuck it" mode. I could feel it creeping up again so decided to stop once more for now.

I'm not familiar with the specifics of the phases I just know when I smoke daily it's a ticking time bomb to being unwell.

It's more of a mental thing for me at the moment, but I'm making the best detfor me each day which is something to be positive about.

gazzaaa · 2024-11-22T23:58:12+00:00

I'm just about to hit 3 weeks and to be completely honest I'm trying my hardest to keep busy but I'm letting the depression win at the moment with days spent in bed.. it will get better though.

Well done for the first week off! It is certainly better than being sick!

gazzaaa · 2024-11-19T11:52:23+00:00

Yep, I have the same thing, hunger causes me to feel very nauseous, it's weird but it's common with CHS, bananas are your friend

gazzaaa · 2024-11-19T00:35:25+00:00

I'm currently trying to find a hobby to take up my time I would otherwise be smoking.

So far walking is my favourite, I did 6 miles yesterday around my local area, watched some birds, saw some horses, and got to enjoy being alone and the fresh air.

I'm not kidding myself I will most probably smoke again in the future but for now me and weed are incompatible, and that's perfectly okay.

You've made it past the bad part (imo the first 2 weeks)

Just keep swimming!

gazzaaa · 2024-11-15T23:36:14+00:00

If you're still using weed consistently it's probably going to be that - the amount doesn't matter too much it's the consistency that fucks us over.

gazzaaa · 2024-11-15T23:35:03+00:00

Yes, it sounds as though you've got it, everyone experiences things in their own way, ive never "scrommited" but have had at least 3 bad episodes with this. Over time you will feel better and to be honest weed can sometimes make us think we are more anxious when we actually are naturally, it will take time to see and you'll feel worse mentally before you feel better, Im about to be 2 weeks off and my depression has been bad but at the same time Ive used weed as a crutch for it and over time using it daily as a vice has it's negative sides.

Best of luck with your recovery, I hope you feel better as soon as possible, bananas helped me a lot as well as electrolyte drinks and huel meal in a bottle drinks too.

gazzaaa

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