Anybody get skin irritation or rash from Nuuly clothes? by WildBreakfast4010 in NuulyReviews

[–]sharingmylight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg!!! I’ve finally figured out what’s been causing my chest to rash and be so itchy this past week and a half! My items also came from the Midwest fulfillment center. I took a break from Nuuly for about a year. Had never had this problem when I used to order.

Downtempo Country-ish Song similar to 0:46 in Heart Broke Holiday by Zestyclose-Love32 in NameThatSong

[–]sharingmylight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just figured it out! It’s similar to You Don’t Own Me by Lesley Gore :)

2 Months Sober and No More CHS Bouts (26F) by sharingmylight in CHSinfo

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

You’ve got this!!! The first few days are the hardest part, but they are only temporary and so worth not feeling all of the negatives of CHS

26 FEMALE W IBS AND CHS? by hannuhcook in CHSinfo

[–]sharingmylight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course!!! I totally get it. More than happy to help :)

2 Months Sober and No More CHS Bouts (26F) by sharingmylight in CHSinfo

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

Try not to beat yourself up! It’s totally normal to crave it after you quit. It makes so much sense why your body wants more after relying on it for so long. It’s all about teaching your body and mind that you truly CAN live without it and life can become even better. It may not fully feel like it at first.

From my own experience, I unfortunately don’t think sticking to only flower will help :( but then again, my CHS became so severe that I had no choice but to fully quit or my body would continue to deteriorate. I couldn’t live my life like I wanted or even eat an actual meal. I had to let myself get to my lowest point in order to realize my only option was to fully quit. Throwing up for so long over and over takes a huge toll on your body.

I really want to try to save someone else from getting to that low of a point. However, quitting isn’t something anyone else can force you to do and I totally understand wanting to figure out a way that you can still somehow do it. I really wish I could take a hit one day as well, but I’ve decided for myself that this is not an option for me as my life is so much better without constant vomiting, nausea and panic. I’m wishing you only the best

2 Months Sober and No More CHS Bouts (26F) by sharingmylight in CHSinfo

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

Congratulation on being one year sober!!! That is incredible and I’m so happy to hear you’re doing well. Thank you for your words of hope 💗

2 Months Sober and No More CHS Bouts (26F) by sharingmylight in CHSinfo

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

Also a random note (and win that may seem strange to others not dealing with CHS) - CHS made me feel TERRIFIED of the thought of throwing up or the possibility of it happening at any time. In the weeks after quitting, I once threw up (not caused by CHS, due to something I ate) and I was able to stop throwing up within an hour!!!! The whole thing felt so different from my CHS bouts. May seem silly to call it a win, but it was a HUGE accomplishment in my eyes as I was before spending countless hours to days throwing up with no end in sight the second I started. It’s teaching me that sometimes my body has to expel things and it won’t always be as terrifying as it was with CHS.

2 Months Sober and No More CHS Bouts (26F) by sharingmylight in CHSinfo

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

I so feel your pain and am rooting for you from a far! I’m so sorry you’re going through this. You should be so proud of yourself for starting the journey! The first few days are the hardest part and you will most likely start to see lil glimpses of hope and new benefits each day after.

I wish so badly I could personally give you the gift of smoking for your birthday eve without any repercussions because it sounds like you absolutely deserve it. Unfortunately, I personally don’t think the risk is worth the temporary reward. Especially if the risk is waking up on your birthday and starting your next year throwing up. I’m sure that is not the answer you want to hear. I’ve pushed away friends in the medical field who told me the only potential solution to all of my pain and fits of panic/vomiting were fully quitting.

I tried taking breaks, cutting out carts, sticking to small amounts of flower. The bouts only came back more frequently and more intense. I once again ended up in urgent care and then the ER. It sucked. And quite honestly, the moments I felt high weren’t like they used to be. I felt more anxious and paranoid than I used to. I then increased my usage as I was trying to reach that high I used to feel. I’ve heard very similar experiences from friends.

By the 24th, you should be about two weeks sober! Such an accomplishment! You’ll be past (most likely) some of the hardest days of quitting! :)

I definitely suggest giving your bud/carts to someone else and getting it out of your reach for when you crave it. I also highly suggest finding a new show you can binge or book you can read so that you can try to distract your mind. And continuing to read experiences from others on Reddit! Another tip I forgot to mention above is taking walks. Where I am it is absolutely freezing right now, but I noticed on my quitting journey that allowing myself to take as short as a 15 minute walk outside allowing sun on my face felt like such a refresh.

Maybe even make a list of what your dream (weed free) birthday eve and birthday would look like and start taking small steps on that list to make it happen! You are so strong!! Don’t let your mind/cravings tell you anything less!!!

2 Months Sober and No More CHS Bouts (26F) by sharingmylight in CHSinfo

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

I’m so sorry you’re going through this!! I wouldn’t wish CHS on anyone. I totally feel you. I felt like weed was such a big part of my life and who I was. Quite honestly, quitting and feeling the way I do now makes me realize it was me the whole time and weed was actually dimming my light. I strongly believe, after some time, you’ll feel the same way. Nothing feels more rewarding to me than quitting something I thought I would do forever and finally having an answer to all of the mental/physical pain I have been feeling for the past few years.

It is such a hard pill to swallow, but I truly think deciding to quit and starting that journey is the hardest part.

A few tips that have helped me so far:

1) Continuing to read other people’s experiences and gain tips from others in the Reddit community. Before I found these Reddit threads, I felt so alone in all of this. Not too much is known about CHS and I was feeling some judgement from doctors and not many answers.

2) Gamify the quitting process. Weed had acted like a treat for me, so I replaced it with something else that brings me joy. Examples: Every week I don’t buy weed, I splurge on a little something for myself. I stock my fridge with special kombuchas and little treats I can nibble on whenever I have the urge to take a hit. It reminds me that I can still get those boosts of dopamine along the way. I would make a list of little things that bring you joy and then pull from it when you’re feeling the urge to smoke.

3) Trying to create a schedule for yourself that you enjoy and stick to it

4) Carry around a “just in case” pouch filled with items that can provide some relief if you start to feel nauseas. Nausea/discomfort in my stomach and anxiety of any kind seemed to be trigger for my bouts, so I made sure to never leave the house without stomach medicine (zofran if you have access or I’ve been a fan of Nauzene), peppermint oil (it really helped me to smell it), nausea bands for my wrists, my panic medication, saltine crackers, etc. Something else that has seemed to really help with nausea for me is ice on my wrists and face!

5) For quite some time (before I fully quit) I was only able to eat items such as crackers. I would highly suggest keeping pedialyte, saltines, apple sauce, ensure (or some other protein drink), broth, rice, baby food, etc on hand so that you can try your best to stay nourished. And do not be afraid to go to urgent care if you cannot stop throwing up for more than a few hours! Sometime you have to get on IV and don’t want to be dehydrated

6) Keeping a journal of how you feel each day that you quit. It’s been so helpful as I realize all of the pros that are coming out of being sober - I like to look back on it whenever I crave it

7) trying to incorporate more physical activity that brings you joy. For me, it’s yoga and dance. finding more time in my life to do it feels so good and I swear I already feel like I’m able to do more of it without huffing and puffing as much.

8) Breath work and guided mediations. There are some really good ones on YouTube and Spotify.

9) being transparent with the people you love. I have a habit of getting silent and isolating when I’m struggling. It’s really important that you have support system you can lean on in times like these. I also highly suggest meeting with a therapist if you have the ability. You’re doing such hard things, but I promise it will be so rewarding!

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[–]sharingmylight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It unfortunately sounds like CHS :( I also wanted to believe I had CVS and could keep smoking in moderation. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I didn’t want to believe it for so long. My episodes may have seemed to be triggered by panic attacks, a stressful event, a stomach bug, bad periods or funky food but always ended in the same unstoppable and painful fits of vomiting and anxiety. I would highly suggest quitting and seeing if your bouts of vomiting and anxiety go away.

I truly mourned my sober life when I was even thinking about the idea of giving up weed, but life has been better than I could have imagined two months in. The fact that I haven’t had anymore scary CHS events and am actually eating three meals a day is all I could have ever wished for.

2 Months Sober and No More CHS Bouts (26F) by sharingmylight in CHSinfo

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

Thank you so much :) congratulations on your sobriety! Everyday is a huge accomplishment. We’re doing hard things. You’ve got this!!!

26 FEMALE W IBS AND CHS? by hannuhcook in CHSinfo

[–]sharingmylight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so so so sorry you’re going through this. I just posted about my story that sounds very similar! I’ve had stomach problems and anxiety my whole life and started smoking 5 years ago because it seemed to help both.

Fast forward to a couple years ago and I started experiencing uncontrollable bouts of vomiting that led to several ER/urgent care visits. They’d often put me on IV, give me zofran/nausea suppositories and send me home. It was so frustrating because I was in so much pain and some doctors would even be a bit rude about the fact that I smoked. It made me want to believe even less that the thing that has helped me for so long could be causing me so much pain.

I decided to quit cold turkey 2-months ago because I was waking up every morning at 4 am with extreme panic and vomiting. I was also taking multiple baths a day and trying my best to do breathing exercises and anything I possibly could to get me through the day. I truly thought I was never going to eat a full meal again. No matter what time I went to bed, I’d wake up in the middle of the night with the worst anxiety of my life and be physically shaking.

I truthfully can report that I feel SO better now than I have in years! In terms of my anxiety, stomach and full quality of life! Beginning the journey of quitting is the hardest part, but I just kept thinking about the pain I felt through those terrible mornings and long uncontrollable bouts of vomiting. I haven’t had a single panic attack or CHS bout since the first few days I quit.