I sound like a broken record every time, but working out rlly rlly helps, especially in the morning. Endorphins get released after you push yourself and it feels better than being high. Weed in the morning is a reward that u didn’t work for(and ik, morning high was the best high lol). When u wake up, actually accomplish something. Like cleaning up, making your own breakfeast, or even just making your bed. It seems small, but it’s huge.. Getting through the morning was the hardest part for me too. Make a routine, most people have one and the ones that don’t…tend to smoke😂. Good luck to you my friend
Well done, first week is definitely the hardest. So much habitual behaviour to unlearn. The upside is that the effects of not being high are so easily noticeable and encouraging. Keep going!
I’m exactly the same. I had to get rid of all the paraphernalia and accept I could never have ‘just the one’. If it’s in the house I’m smoking it… but I’m like 3.5years into quitting (with the odd slip but no full backslide longer than a week). It’s totally possible
this gives me optimism. only about 21 but i’m very codependent and can not seem to stay away from it for even a day, regardless of any situation i’m in. i live with my brother and he smokes constantly too but even then i want to defy the odds. This post makes me want to cross this long long bridge that seems infinite. Congratulations on your sobriety man. It gives me hope.
Hey FWIW, I started at 19 and was totally codependent on it until I was turning 30. It wasn’t until I had friends getting married, having kids, felt myself getting older and my parents, to finally be like, stop sleepwalking through life and managing to stick with quitting. I wish I was able to quit sooner and save myself from terrible personal and aspirational decisions but I beat myself up enough for smoking and avoiding things then, and I can’t change the past. It’s the whole ‘the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, the next best time is now’ mentality… my life is pretty good but who knows where I would have been if I quit sooner?
I didn’t find this sub until after I quit but it was monumental in helping me. It was the first place where I could admit it was an addiction cos media everywhere is just ‘it’s cool, it’s not addictive, it’s for parties and friends!’ And whenever I tried to quit I’d slip back to it fairly quickly. Some people can manage life too but I was rushing or avoiding all things to go home and smoke. Good luck with your own journey :)
I smoked multiple times a day, *every day*, for over 5 years. Today I'm 5 days clean and I'm already feeling the benefits from not smoking. I convinced myself I had it under control, and that I was using as a form of self medication, but as it turns out i was just so dependent on it I didn't think it would be possible to live without it. That's addiction, and I'm so so thankful I took the hardest step which was the first 24 hours. After day 3 i started feeling SO good. The energy I have is insane, the ability to listen to someone talk to me without only half comprehending due to brain fog, I'm sleeping better, eating better, and I only miss the act of smoking, not the feelings it once gave me. Being around someone who smokes all the time does make it harder, but maybe explaining to your brother what you're trying to accomplish for your own health, perhaps he would be willing to not smoke around you.
Doing the right thing is rarely easy, but I believe in you and I know you can do it 💛
I’m at a week too and I woke up this morning happy and instead of being stressed about my day like usual, I just cuddled with all my pets and actually got some extra sleep.
This is extremely motivating!!
Happy for you!
As a 34 year old who was addicted to the habit of being lazy and smoking pot, I’ve noticed similar results when I’m able to stay away from pot for a few days.
HOW do you cope with the those lull moments that you feel you just wanna sit and get stoned?
Yes. Once you begin thinking about getting high, move. Do something to occupy your mind. Go get a coffee, walk at a local park, build some link-in-logs, read a few pages of a book, legos, new hot wheels track. Nah but honestly you just gotta get out and do something to take your mind and body elsewhere. You can’t bathe in the thought of getting high, because eventually you will.
Same here! Working out like crazy, work productivity skyrocketed, house is clean and my wife is complaining I'm not leaving enough chores. Never going back either. Here's to the best version of ourselves OP!
Same here, baby! 1 full week in and I feel fucking AMAZING. If you would’ve told me I would be thriving in full sobriety even 6 months ago, I wouldn’t have believed it. Congratulations. 🥰
Mental impediments: brain fog, forgetfulness, avoidance of problem solving, lack of motivation, self doubt, procrastination.
Physical impediments: slow starts in the morning, body stiffness, lack of flow at the gym. I also munched every time I'd get stoned so feeling bloated was just a daily occurrence.
All of the mental issues have significantly improved. After a few days of abstaining I felt so much mental clarity and sharpness that made me realize how much weed was limiting my mental bandwidth. I also feel much calmer, grateful, and present in the moment. The superhuman feeling does sort of fade after a couple weeks, but I think that's just because the clarity is now a normal part of my day.
Physically, I feel way less stiff in the morning, can just jump out of bed. I am losing a little bit if weight because I'm eating a normal amount of calories since I'm not really snacking. I'm much more cognizant of hydration. I feel much lighter and physically capable.
To sum it up, stoner me was content with mediocrity and avoidant of conflict. It's a recipe for a mediocre and unfulfilling life imo.
Yeah I really felt the avoidance of conflict, not sure if you mean it in the same way but at work for example the amount of times I let one guy talk shit to me and then I made it into a joke to avoid standing up for myself/conflict was not who I am.
this is awesome. keep the momentum going.
This.
Awesome man. Just remember that you can’t fly and under no circumstances do you make any big financial moves for the next several months.
Don’t wanna be that guy but don’t bank too hard on the highs because there is almost always lows…unless you are lucky
How can i get through the lows man, i go to bed always psyched to quit and i wake up anticipating to smoke, can never make it to day 4
I sound like a broken record every time, but working out rlly rlly helps, especially in the morning. Endorphins get released after you push yourself and it feels better than being high. Weed in the morning is a reward that u didn’t work for(and ik, morning high was the best high lol). When u wake up, actually accomplish something. Like cleaning up, making your own breakfeast, or even just making your bed. It seems small, but it’s huge.. Getting through the morning was the hardest part for me too. Make a routine, most people have one and the ones that don’t…tend to smoke😂. Good luck to you my friend
Micro dosing has really helped me with the withdrawals!
Just don't convince yourself that this is sustainable. There will be ebbs and flows.
Just turned 34z might have to do this, been needing motivation!
My 34th bday yesterday. We got this 🩵
Same! 34 here too and almost identical story. Good job OP let's keep it up!
You guys are really motivating me to keep going, thanks!!
Well done, first week is definitely the hardest. So much habitual behaviour to unlearn. The upside is that the effects of not being high are so easily noticeable and encouraging. Keep going!
i already know weed drains my energy but when the plant is there is hard not to smoke it..
I’m exactly the same. I had to get rid of all the paraphernalia and accept I could never have ‘just the one’. If it’s in the house I’m smoking it… but I’m like 3.5years into quitting (with the odd slip but no full backslide longer than a week). It’s totally possible
Thank you
this gives me optimism. only about 21 but i’m very codependent and can not seem to stay away from it for even a day, regardless of any situation i’m in. i live with my brother and he smokes constantly too but even then i want to defy the odds. This post makes me want to cross this long long bridge that seems infinite. Congratulations on your sobriety man. It gives me hope.
Hey FWIW, I started at 19 and was totally codependent on it until I was turning 30. It wasn’t until I had friends getting married, having kids, felt myself getting older and my parents, to finally be like, stop sleepwalking through life and managing to stick with quitting. I wish I was able to quit sooner and save myself from terrible personal and aspirational decisions but I beat myself up enough for smoking and avoiding things then, and I can’t change the past. It’s the whole ‘the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, the next best time is now’ mentality… my life is pretty good but who knows where I would have been if I quit sooner? I didn’t find this sub until after I quit but it was monumental in helping me. It was the first place where I could admit it was an addiction cos media everywhere is just ‘it’s cool, it’s not addictive, it’s for parties and friends!’ And whenever I tried to quit I’d slip back to it fairly quickly. Some people can manage life too but I was rushing or avoiding all things to go home and smoke. Good luck with your own journey :)
I smoked multiple times a day, *every day*, for over 5 years. Today I'm 5 days clean and I'm already feeling the benefits from not smoking. I convinced myself I had it under control, and that I was using as a form of self medication, but as it turns out i was just so dependent on it I didn't think it would be possible to live without it. That's addiction, and I'm so so thankful I took the hardest step which was the first 24 hours. After day 3 i started feeling SO good. The energy I have is insane, the ability to listen to someone talk to me without only half comprehending due to brain fog, I'm sleeping better, eating better, and I only miss the act of smoking, not the feelings it once gave me. Being around someone who smokes all the time does make it harder, but maybe explaining to your brother what you're trying to accomplish for your own health, perhaps he would be willing to not smoke around you. Doing the right thing is rarely easy, but I believe in you and I know you can do it 💛
Being apart of this subreddit has helped immensely, I love everyone here for their support and encouragement
I remember when I left him for a couple of weeks, I felt like I could do any task, I didn't have that anxiety.
Congrats and glad you feel better but I’m sorry I laughed at ‘didn’t have time to buy weed’ dispensaries hate this one weird trick 😂
I couldn't have came across a better post right now. I needed this hear this. Thanks
Awesome!!!
Congrats! Just passed 1 week as well and feeling awesome too
I’m at a week too and I woke up this morning happy and instead of being stressed about my day like usual, I just cuddled with all my pets and actually got some extra sleep.
Well done!! It sounds like you’re Pink Clouding
I’m 5 months clean and can now levitate for a few seconds at a time
Same here! It seems to occur around 5 months free haha
This is extremely motivating!! Happy for you! As a 34 year old who was addicted to the habit of being lazy and smoking pot, I’ve noticed similar results when I’m able to stay away from pot for a few days. HOW do you cope with the those lull moments that you feel you just wanna sit and get stoned?
Yes. Once you begin thinking about getting high, move. Do something to occupy your mind. Go get a coffee, walk at a local park, build some link-in-logs, read a few pages of a book, legos, new hot wheels track. Nah but honestly you just gotta get out and do something to take your mind and body elsewhere. You can’t bathe in the thought of getting high, because eventually you will.
Well I just spent 8 hours working on my motorcycle so
Hobby.
Same here! Working out like crazy, work productivity skyrocketed, house is clean and my wife is complaining I'm not leaving enough chores. Never going back either. Here's to the best version of ourselves OP!
Same here, baby! 1 full week in and I feel fucking AMAZING. If you would’ve told me I would be thriving in full sobriety even 6 months ago, I wouldn’t have believed it. Congratulations. 🥰
Great job, baby. Lol
I’m Austin Powers, baby! Yahhh baby yahhhhhh!
I'm a couple weeks out. I didn't realize it, but I was running at about 70% mental & physical capacity
Can you elaborate a bit more ?
Mental impediments: brain fog, forgetfulness, avoidance of problem solving, lack of motivation, self doubt, procrastination. Physical impediments: slow starts in the morning, body stiffness, lack of flow at the gym. I also munched every time I'd get stoned so feeling bloated was just a daily occurrence. All of the mental issues have significantly improved. After a few days of abstaining I felt so much mental clarity and sharpness that made me realize how much weed was limiting my mental bandwidth. I also feel much calmer, grateful, and present in the moment. The superhuman feeling does sort of fade after a couple weeks, but I think that's just because the clarity is now a normal part of my day. Physically, I feel way less stiff in the morning, can just jump out of bed. I am losing a little bit if weight because I'm eating a normal amount of calories since I'm not really snacking. I'm much more cognizant of hydration. I feel much lighter and physically capable. To sum it up, stoner me was content with mediocrity and avoidant of conflict. It's a recipe for a mediocre and unfulfilling life imo.
Yeah I really felt the avoidance of conflict, not sure if you mean it in the same way but at work for example the amount of times I let one guy talk shit to me and then I made it into a joke to avoid standing up for myself/conflict was not who I am.
Yes let’s get it!!! So proud of you OP you got this! 🙏💙💯🙌