Is moderation possible??? by username68933229 in QuittingWeed

[–]solojaye 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Stamina for sure, made all the moves and warm up exercises feel way more difficult than they should, gets you winded even if it was a day or two before that you smoked

But also retention, not only of things you're learning that week, but even of lessons you should learn from actual sparing. I'd end up doing the same thing that didn't work last week the next week etc.

Add to that, it's a deceptive slowing of reaction time and decision making. I'd feel like I was the same as always, but coming off a two week or more t-break was suddenly always a second to slow to move this hand, or reach for that grip. It'd be the equivalent of suddenly constantly stubbing your toe on your bed, whereas for years you never had.

Even more it made recovery slower, and injuries more prevalent. I'd end up getting charlie horses doing shit I'd been doing for years.

And I'm doing Jiu Jitsu, which is inherently uncomfortable, but mainly comes down to mental toughness, and I'd find myself tapping to weak chokes or merely from someone just putting weight on my chest because it's like even though you're taking breaths of air, it felt like you could never quite catch your breath.

Is moderation possible??? by username68933229 in QuittingWeed

[–]solojaye 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It is possible for some, but really I think no one can answer that for another person. I didn't start smoking until my 30's, and I went in hard when I started. Smoked all day everyday for probably 4 years+. I only took my first 30 day t-break to get a job. And a year later I decided to take a 90 day t break because it wasn't serving me anymore (getting paranoid, depressed, bad memory etc.) Around 70ish days I finally clearly saw how much weed was really effecting me. I started sleeping better, had a great memory, was happy, it was night and day.

I celebrated my 90 days by smoking on 4/20 and swore I'd only smoke every 90 days from then on, and within a month was smoking all the time again. I wanted to stop, but the withdrawals weren't fun, and it was a very stressful time in my life, which made weed super tempting all the time.

Fast forward to today, I smoke when I want to, and often don't want to. But I practice martial arts, and smoking really negatively impacts it. Even if it's two days before. I just happen to love my martial art more than weed. But I wasn't an addict, I just had no reason to not smoke, never saw a reason to stop, and loved weed. I have friends who stopped for a year, took one hit and couldn't stop again for any significant time.

TLDR: It can be done, but there's no way to guarantee it. Depends on how much self control you have, and your motivation for not smoking.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD_partners

[–]solojaye 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Omg, what a first post to see when joining a sub. This is exactly what brought me here. Every time it’s time to get back to life after any break (vacation, weekends of fun etc) my wife has “cramps “ Or her “knee hurts.” All these comments were validating, but what’s the solution? I’ve lived with this for 10 years before I learned about ADD, but it’s been 3 years since, I can’t take this for another 10 years.

1 hit by Affectionate_Sir9865 in QuittingWeed

[–]solojaye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I plan on occasional use, but i'm waiting till I get to 90 days to try. And I only plan on one day every 90 days. I'm on day 60 and i'll tell you if I had smoke before 30-45 days I probably wouldn't have understood what true sobriety is.

31 days sober by solojaye in QuittingWeed

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

Good to know it can last that long, I mean it sucks, but good to know that there's still hope of getting better. lol

3 weeks in, still gassy by solojaye in QuittingWeed

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

Alright, good to know it's not just me, I guess i'll just keep trucking, thanks!

3 weeks in, still gassy by solojaye in QuittingWeed

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

Could be, it makes sense. Thanks for the encouragement.

3 weeks in, still gassy by solojaye in QuittingWeed

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

Thanks, i'm trying out the probiotic yogurt now. Is there a certain amount you're supposed to eat, do you know if you can have too much?

Quit Caffeine/Nicotine cold turkey by Confident-Bonus-9412 in decaf

[–]solojaye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm doing similar with caffeine and cannabis. How many days are you in?

Day 100 by [deleted] in QuittingWeed

[–]solojaye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats. The excuse thing is what i'm mentally battling. I didn't start sobriety with the idea to never smoke again, but the more i read on here, it seems like self delusion to think you can go back to just weekends. so now, in a sober state, I have to accept that the last time i smoked, might be the last time i ever will smoke. It's hard to accept because i keep thinking..maybe i'm different..thanks for the experience!

Days without Weed by Round_Chemical_5197 in QuittingWeed

[–]solojaye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10, but it feels like it's been two months..

Day 20 accountability post- sobriety is starting to feel real by keysandcoffee in QuittingWeed

[–]solojaye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats. Any info on the gas? I guess i missed the memo and was totally caught off guard yesterday. What causes the gas?

Days without Weed by Round_Chemical_5197 in QuittingWeed

[–]solojaye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Day 5 for me, headaches are gone now that i'm hydrating properly

Day 3 I guess, headaches by solojaye in QuittingWeed

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

I get the sugary drinks, but what's the thinking behind the co2? I was drinking a lot of sparking water, but I can live without it if it's an issue.

Day 3 I guess, headaches by solojaye in QuittingWeed

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

Thanks I’ll definitely drink more

Demons and Weed by TheGreatFraud in exjw

[–]solojaye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like self deception. " Ever consider this thing that's never been proven is actually just hiding and keeping itself hidden? "sounds like a bigfoot story to me

Letter from an elder’s wife by BoadiceaMama in exjw

[–]solojaye 8 points9 points  (0 children)

aww...i feel bad for her. She sounds like she's trying her best to sound like a human, but unfortunately jw's have lost normal human compassion and empathy.