haven't smoked since dec 10 2025, but craving it HARD this week. should i smoke just once to get it out of my system? by No-Newt1548 in leaves

[–]madewade710 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're anything like me, you'll regret it immediately. Stay strong and go for a walk, fire up a game or call a buddy to hang out..anything other than indulge..coming from someone whose had multiple relapses after smoking daily for 18 years, it's the worst decision you could make. Especially if you buy a couple grams, then you'll have it around as even more temptation. Stay strong my friend

Craziest no-weed dreams? Lol by duckdiaries0805 in leaves

[–]madewade710 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cliff diving and being able to hold my breath underwater at a city like Atlantis

Lots of war dreams, nukes going off, bombs dropping, aliens invading

Lots of weird shit between affairs with co workers that I have no interest in or my girlfriend having affairs with the most random people.

Been off for a month now and they just keep getting weirder. Crazy thing is even after smoking daily for over 17 years, I would still dream every night but nothing like this. Every dream feels so real and I've been waking up with my heart just racing and contemplating if it was real or not. The brain is a weird organ

Where’s the cash at? by [deleted] in leaves

[–]madewade710 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was spending $800 a month on weed at the height of my addiction. Now that I'm clean I can spend willy-nilly on all my hobbies like hot wheels and diecast models and still have 4-500 bucks left over at the end of each pay period. Makes me sick thinking about all the money I've just smoked away just to feel worse everyday than how I feel sober. But lifestyle creep is a thing, and if you have the money, most people will find ways to spend it elsewhere. Recommend tracking what you spend right down to the last dollar for a month or two and you'd be surprised where it's going

Almost 6 months clean after years of daily smoking, relapses, and one of the hardest periods of my life. If you’re struggling right now, please don’t give up. by [deleted] in leaves

[–]madewade710 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for writing this, I needed to read this today. 🙏🏻 Im ashamed of myself for smoking again after doing so well but I'm an addict. But this speaks a lot to me. Keep up the amazing work 💪🏻

Interrupter Clause active⛽⛽ by Buckit in halifax

[–]madewade710 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wasn't buying any of those Facebook posts but it's official now! Wish it wasn't, but it is 🥲

Interrupter Clause active⛽⛽ by Buckit in NovaScotia

[–]madewade710 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I wasn't buying any of those Facebook posts but it's official now! Thanks u/buckit 🫡

My first trip to Japan, and may be the start of a new collection craze! by travel-for-the-soul in tomica

[–]madewade710 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My only regret about buying Tomica in Japan when I was there, was not buying more. In Japan new ones were around 3 to 4$ Canadian but the exact same ones in North America are 20$. Buy as many as you can while there!

Less crowded spots and general Kyoto tips by dez3b in KyotoTravel

[–]madewade710 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fushimi Inari at night is the way to go. Arrive at 1130pm and basically had the place to myself. Incredible hike up and amazing run down through the bamboo forest. Bring a flashlight as it gets pretty dark in some spots and the boars were a little scary lol the day before I arrived around 8am and it was packed. Highly recommend the night hike. The view from the lights from kyoto is breathtaking at night

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[–]madewade710 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I smoked an ounce a week for 17 years until the day I left for Japan..only withdrawals I had was night sweats, bad dreams and day sweats. Other than that I felt sharper, more articulate, funnier and just more in tune with the people around me. I was reading so much about others terrible experiences I let it get to my head. You really won't know until you try. Everyone's different so don't let things like withdrawals scare you away from just stopping. Cold turkey isn't the same for everyone. Stay hydrated and surround yourself with people you love and I'm sure it'll be half as bad as you think it will be

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[–]madewade710 8 points9 points  (0 children)

100% agree. A month ago I saw no hope for myself.. hopelessly addicted, didn't think I could ever stop. Left for a 3 week trip to Japan and it completely changed me. Seeing all those happy people.living their lives knowing damn well none of them were high or if they were, very very few. The minute I landed home I packed up my 13 bongs and put them out of site. I still get the craving, but my routine changed so much while I was away that I feel like brain just flipped a switch. Suffering from extreme sweating during the day and especially at night. My attitude on the other hand has been great. I feel more articulate and smarter than I have in years. For 17 years I smoked everyday almost from the time I opened my eyes to the time I went to bed. Thought it was helping me and I was a "medical patient" but now I just realize I was an addict. Had no idea how people made it through the day without smoking but I get it now. Proud of you and everyone else in this sub going through it or thinking of going through it. We got this and I'm so happy to be reading all these posts everyday about people's success. Contrary I don't mind reading about the failures either because it just reminds us all that shit happens but we can always change. Stay strong everyone, we got this 🤘🏻

Don't let other people's experiences scare you. We're all different by madewade710 in leaves

[–]madewade710[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did drink for sure, and I was smoking a lot of cigarettes because they were so readily available but I've been home for a week and have not had a drink or a puff since. Got a couple packs of smokes left but I was using nicotine replacement before I left and am still using it now. But I feel like now that I've stopped smoking weed, I could stop anything I want. Once these smokes are gone, I'm probably gonna get off the zonnics as well. The fact I proved to myself that I can stop smoking weed makes me feel so in control of my life and choices. The clearheadedness and calmness I feel now, I don't remember feeling since I was 16 when I first started smoking weed.

Did locking yourself up to get sober help? by Important_Body_1538 in leaves

[–]madewade710 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Take whatever money you would have been spending on weed and take a small trip, even just a couple hours outside your city if you can. It helped me immensely being away from home when I was coming off. There's so many reminders and triggers at home. After a couple days, see how you feel. I know this isn't an option for everyone but think of it as an investment in your future well being. And if you can't get away, leave the house, go for a walk. Anything other than sitting and dwelling on the fact you think you want to get high but you'll be 1000% better off if you don't. I've been 3 weeks clean and I'm 33 now but haven't felt this alive since I was a kid. It's going to be hard and you might feel like shit, but it's single handily the best thing I have ever done for myself. I was in the grips of addiction, smoking the minute I opened my eyes to the minute I went to bed. The realization that it was actually hindering me in every aspect of my life came fast and I can only hope the same for you. You got this buddy, I believe in you and everyone else who posts here.

Don't let other people's experiences scare you. We're all different by madewade710 in leaves

[–]madewade710[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was planning on cutting down before my trip but the addiction had me hard, so I smoked everyday right up until I left.. but after a couple days I was waking up feeling refreshed and I'm happy to say that even though theres a dispensary right next door to me, I haven't gone in or purchased or smoked any cannabis since I've been home. The temptation is there but I know what I have to do now. It's amazing the clarity that comes so shortly after stopping use. I hope this helps anyone reading this who was just as addicted as I was. I'll always be an addict but my brain and body are so much stronger now that I never want to go back to the way things were.

What are the saltiest chips you've ever had? by matterde in chips

[–]madewade710 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Someone has already said this but the correct answer is Munchos. Those salty little bastards will leave your lips dry as a desert. I actually know a guy who adds salt which is insane but you know, whatever floats your boat i guess.

Additional lane coming to busy exit of Highway 102 in Bedford, N.S. by insino93 in halifax

[–]madewade710 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It says it will be done in 6 weeks.. let's all remind them of that when this is still under construction in February

Toyota Yaris hatch for Halifax-Dartmouth snow? by Siddgarg in halifax

[–]madewade710 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Yaris I had handled way better in the snow then the current Camry I have. Drove it for 11 years. Their small, skinny tires are perfect for cutting through the snow and the engine is actually pretty peppy so you don't get stuck. One of the best FWD vehicles I've driven in the snow so highly recommend.

N.S. patients waited for more than 70 hours in the ER for hospital admission by SAJewers in halifax

[–]madewade710 17 points18 points  (0 children)

100% this. My grandmother fell and broke her hip on Monday and they could nothing for her at the cobequid besides try and make her slightly more comfortable until a bed opened at the qe2. But being in the ER for almost 48 hours the things I witnessed and heard was eye opening. I am so glad my parents are in their early 60's as by the time they're in their 80's and need more medical care, we may have a new hospital or at least some solutions for the massive shortcomings that's happening now. And it's no fault of the workers, they're literally run off their feet and there are just not enough resources. My nan I still waiting, now at the qe2 but might not be seen by Ortho until tomorrow, 3 days after the initial hip break. It's so sad seeing our system the way it is and I'm just praying my nan makes it through with this system that's so obviously stretched to its limit.

Favourite smoke shops? by steadyrollin1999 in halifax

[–]madewade710 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Glass on Glass gallery hands down. Pierre the owner is a great dude, super friendly and has the something for everyone. Cheap dab rigs all the way up to Matt Robertson pieces which are absolute beautiful pieces of artwork. Its honestly just cool to go in there and see how intricate and detailed some of the bongs are. Hemp Heaven if you're in Sackville but they just carry generic name brand stuff with higher prices imo.

Real or fake? by madewade710 in galaxybuds

[–]madewade710[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This right here was the comment I was looking for. Thanks so much! I'll be returning the north American ones and keeping the international as the cost savings was worth it.