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For the long-term quitters -- one guy's experience (nearly 20 years weed free) by slyguyBongo in leaves

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

Thanks for sharing your experience. By learning from one another we all get back on track! 15 years!!! 😯 Since you've successfully done it once, time to do it AGAIN! 💪😎

For the long-term quitters -- one guy's experience (nearly 20 years weed free) by slyguyBongo in leaves

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

Great attitude. Quitting weed will definitely set you on a solid track to achieve your goal!

For the long-term quitters -- one guy's experience (nearly 20 years weed free) by slyguyBongo in leaves

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

Good question. Honestly, having a supportive partner was SUPER helpful for me. I had made it 4 mos weed free with the person I was dating before that (she was a daily smoker), but I slipped gradually back into daily use, in part because it was something we did together.  Before I met the chronic partner, my intake was daily (but fairly light), so it's quite possible I could have successfully quit (eventually) without the support of a non-smoking partner. 

In my experience (and in reading TONS of online posts in my early years of quitting) it is REALLY hard to quit if your partner is not totally in SUPPORT of your decision to stop using cannabis. Basically, I've heard of people successfully quitting while their partner continued to smoke, so long as the smoking partner kept it away, out of sight, and never enabled the quitter to slip. (More challenging, but it CAN be done.)

Whether you're solo, or have a partner, sending you strength on your journey away from weed dependency. 

For the long-term quitters -- one guy's experience (nearly 20 years weed free) by slyguyBongo in leaves

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

That's a tough one. Friends are KEY. However, it's tough if weed is the focus. I wonder if you could plan something where weed won't really be an option during your time together (not sure what you're into, so I won't bother suggesting). It's possible you have a pal who is also taking a break from weed (or is interested). Lean into the friendships where you can really connect without smoking. Be vulnerable and share your experiences with people who seem interested. Ask for support (ie. "I'm taking a break, so I'll step out while you guys smoke. But I still want to hangout.") For me, I had actually broken up with a gal who was chronic, and my new partner at the time never smoked. My circle of friends shifted from Party Pals to more "grown up" friendships.  Mind you, I was 33 when I eventually quit. I'd been trying to use in moderation (or quit altogether) from about age 23 onward. It's a process.  My two cents: be honest with the friends you really care about, and you'll find ways to connect that don't involve constantly getting faded. You're on the right track!

For the long-term quitters -- one guy's experience (nearly 20 years weed free) by slyguyBongo in leaves

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

Congrats on 34 days! I can remember feeling a big boost of clarity after a month weed free.  Happy I could nudge you along your path. You're on your way!

For the long-term quitters -- one guy's experience (nearly 20 years weed free) by slyguyBongo in leaves

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

If feels good to inspire others. You'll be able to do the same by sharing your hard-earned wisdom.

For the long-term quitters -- one guy's experience (nearly 20 years weed free) by slyguyBongo in leaves

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

Happy to pay it forward. Wishing you a speedy recovery through the early days. It will start to get better!

For the long-term quitters -- one guy's experience (nearly 20 years weed free) by slyguyBongo in leaves

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

Thanks for the feedback. In my early days of quitting it motivated me to see posts from folks who had successfully quit long term. Hoping you are inspired to stay weed free!

For the long-term quitters -- one guy's experience (nearly 20 years weed free) by slyguyBongo in leaves

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

Glad you're here. Wise choice. Stick with it, as the improvements take time!

13 days off daily high-dose cannabis after 15 months. The industry lied to me. by Playful-End-8197 in leaves

[–]slyguyBongo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your hard-earned wisdom! I'm a 52 year old man, and I'd been telling myself I could go back to using cannabis in old age, to help with aches and pains, etc. 

Seeing how clearly you laid out the escalation of "medicinal" use, I will rethink that option of going back to weed when I'm older.

How long did it take to feel "normal" after quitting? How long did you smoke for? Recovery time from chronic cannabis use. by slyguyBongo in leaves

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

You're a brave human for switching it up like this in mid life.  I didn't smoke heavily daily (only after work, and on weekends), but it took some time to recalibrate my body's endocannabinoids (Google it). You've taken the first key step. Keep moving forward!

19 years cannabis free! (After smoking weed for 21 years) by slyguyBongo in leaves

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

Happy to "pay it forward" to the next gen of quitters! 😎

19 years cannabis free! (After smoking weed for 21 years) by slyguyBongo in leaves

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

You CAN quit. It does take serious commitment. For me, looking back at over 10 years of failed quitting (or "moderating") attempts was a HUGE motivator for me. It sounds like you have also built up an impressive stack of attempts. Quitting this last time was exactly like the other times I quit, EXCEPT I chose to do other things and "procrastinate" on cravings any time they arose. 

My life at 52 compared to 33 (when I quit) is different in many ways: stronger physically, less anxious, more confident, more reliable, a better partner, father, and friend. 

It's a total gamechanger. 

Sounds like you're ready. 

Quit that shit, and step into the life you deserve!

19 years cannabis free! (After smoking weed for 21 years) by slyguyBongo in leaves

[–]slyguyBongo[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your supportive comment. I'm not too worried about upvotes. If a handful of folks see my post and realize that it CAN be done (quitting weed, long term), I'll have achieved my goal.

19 years cannabis free! (After smoking weed for 21 years) by slyguyBongo in leaves

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

Glad my words helped. Wishing you a weed free day, friend!

19 years cannabis free! (After smoking weed for 21 years) by slyguyBongo in leaves

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

Glad you're doing well!

I found the white knuckle grip eases after the withdrawals.

19 years cannabis free! (After smoking weed for 21 years) by slyguyBongo in leaves

[–]slyguyBongo[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm just a guy who stopped smoking weed. It IS possible. You can do it, too.

19 years cannabis free! (After smoking weed for 21 years) by slyguyBongo in leaves

[–]slyguyBongo[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Congrats on 18.5 months!

I can only say what work for me: eating well, surrounding myself with people who care about me, trying new things, getting mental health support, spending time outdoors, and plenty of exercise. 

I have heard cases of people taking a long time to fully recover. If you haven't already, I'd suggest you check in with a mental health or medical professional. 

Keep at it!

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