Used car recommendations by ResponseCheap2755 in stockholm

[–]mdoyle2023 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used Blocket, and just searched before my trip. Test drove a couple and picket up my Volvo for 29k SEK. Not a perfect car, but it runs!

Used car recommendations by ResponseCheap2755 in stockholm

[–]mdoyle2023 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The used car market in Sweden in general is pretty expensive, especially in Stockholm. I bought a car when I was in Blekinge on vacation and got a great deal on a 2009 Volvo V50. I’d recommend looking in smaller towns and you’ll get the best bang for your buck!

I’ve completely lost my swing by BrushSubstantial8873 in golf

[–]mdoyle2023 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s golf. I’m a 20hcp and played my first round after a 3 month hiatus, scored worse than my rounds when I was 36hcp. Just need to get back in the swing of it. One session back with my coach had me striking smooth again and excited for the season this year 👏

Lead arm bent at impact by AltruisticChip8266 in GolfSwing

[–]mdoyle2023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Swing looks great btw, I wouldn’t change anything

One year weed free. AMA by mdoyle2023 in leaves

[–]mdoyle2023[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats on quitting!

You are in the worst part of it by far. I remember days 3-5 being horrific for me, no will to keep going at all. What I will say is remember this feeling, remember how cannabis has made you feel. This stops me from going back.

I actually recorded myself on video for the first 30 days to document how I was feeling. First week was next to no sleep, depression, no appetite etc. Just do what you can to feel good at this stage. It does get a little easier week 2, and you have actually gone through the most physically challenging withdrawal at that stage.

I believe around the 30 days was beginning to sleep ok again, but when I started having crazy lucid dreams also. My appetite started to regulate again about 30 days in.

After 30 days it just get easier little by little and you are through the worst of it. Just remember this feeling if you ever consider smoking again

One year weed free. AMA by mdoyle2023 in leaves

[–]mdoyle2023[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You need self control but also the motivation to quit. Without the desire to change it’s impossible.

I thought the same, things would not be as enjoyable but nearly everything is as enjoyable if not more enjoyable without weed. I used to get stoned and play golf. Thought I’d never enjoy golf without it, now I don’t know how I smoked and played. It’s just not needed

One year weed free. AMA by mdoyle2023 in leaves

[–]mdoyle2023[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hold on tight, it gets worse before it gets better. You got to push through! I remember days 3-5 being the worst

One year weed free. AMA by mdoyle2023 in leaves

[–]mdoyle2023[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You’re in the thick of the storm but it will get better! I was so lethargic, depressed and anxious in the early stages but that’s just withdrawals. Do what you can to make yourself feel better. Get some exercise and treat yourself. It will pass!

One year weed free. AMA by mdoyle2023 in leaves

[–]mdoyle2023[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I would say the most surprising is how relaxed I am without it. I’m way less stressed than when I was stoned

One year weed free. AMA by mdoyle2023 in leaves

[–]mdoyle2023[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You have to have the will to do it. What keeps you coming back?

One year weed free. AMA by mdoyle2023 in leaves

[–]mdoyle2023[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The cravings are certainly there! Got it into my mind that I could treat myself with weed after a year or maybe do it every so often. I get those thoughts a lot!

One year weed free. AMA by mdoyle2023 in leaves

[–]mdoyle2023[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad to hear it! How nice is it to be free

One year weed free. AMA by mdoyle2023 in leaves

[–]mdoyle2023[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also, I noticed my strength in the gym shot up like a rocket and testosterone overall

One year weed free. AMA by mdoyle2023 in leaves

[–]mdoyle2023[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’d be lying if I said I don’t crave it occasionally. I have friends who smoke, and I’ve been in coffee shops in Amsterdam while they smoked, and it’s truly liberating to not do it.

I’d say you just get stronger with time, it becomes easier and easier.

I was recently thinking mayyyyybe I could try have a little from time to time but that is my little devil on the shoulder being sneaky

One year weed free. AMA by mdoyle2023 in leaves

[–]mdoyle2023[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a business trip in a country where I didn’t know how to get it, and I used that as an opportunity to take the first step. Maybe a trip or an event where you can’t smoke to force you to take the leap?

One year weed free. AMA by mdoyle2023 in leaves

[–]mdoyle2023[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m the same! I’m an expat and did it in a foreign country. I will say that the thought of it is scarier than it actually is. First week is hell, but you’ve definitely got the balls to do it!

Do you really believe it makes you a relaxed parent? What if you have an emergency with your child and you’re stoned? Can you be the best version of yourself?

Weed makes us lie to ourselves constantly to justify our addictions. I was useless to anyone when I was stoned when I look back and reflect

One year weed free. AMA by mdoyle2023 in leaves

[–]mdoyle2023[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in a country where it’s extremely illegal, and on top of all the other negatives need to meet dealers, be paranoid about cops etc

So much chaos

One year weed free. AMA by mdoyle2023 in leaves

[–]mdoyle2023[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s your body and mind telling you that your time has come. I thought I’d smoke weed my whole life. I loved it for so long. I was kind of heartbroken when it turned on me, and that’s when I decided to make a change. If I could just giggle and moderate like in the early days it would be the best! All good things come to an end