This is the last post in this weeks series of posts on relaxation techniques for helping cope with the stress associated with marijuana withdrawal. A couple commentators, Meggers and Tani, have both recommended yoga for stress relief and a great nights sleep.
Yoga is an ancient path to spiritual growth, and originates out of India where hinduism is practiced. The practice and goal of yoga dates back to the Upanishads, written between 1000-5000 BC.
I have only performed one type of Yoga sequence before, and I think it is perfect for beginners. The Sun Salutation is a sequence of 12 movements that can be performed quickly whenever you need a boost. I just did a set to try it out – I like it. It feels more physically demanding than the moving meditation relaxation technique and gets the blood flowing quickly.
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Dude, you are doing pretty shitty. you keep relapsing. Now, I hate to call the kettle black, because I am sitting here taking hits out of my bong, but i am working on quitting as well. I cant go a day yet, but you have made somewhat of a comitment. get you shit together!
Excellent choice of sequence!
I also started with the sun salutation, and it is indeed an exercise that gets the heart going. You can also slow down and hold the poses for longer for a slightly different workout.
Thank you for the sun sequence, it is great.
I don’t think you are doing shitty because you are relapsing. It just proves how strong the addiction is. I think you are strong and awesome for wanting to stop and for giving us all inspiration and help. By telling us about your relapses it shows us that we are all on the same boat and that it is VERY FUCKING HARD TO STOP.
I don’t think your doing shitty either. I’ve been trying to quit for 6 years. It’s really hard. I have been smoking for 15, I quit for 5 and then started back. I am very functional but I think I can do better. It’s hard to judge because I’m going so well I’m not sure if I have a issue. Anyway good luck with you! Thanks for the site, don’t worry about the “haters”.
I smoked for 1 year and 6 months, just quit on the first, and man do I feel good. I dont have any urge to smoke, any anxiety, or any withdrawl symptoms at this point. Just dont keep smoking, dont look for it anymore. You can live happily without it.
I havent relapsed once so far.
Hi all,
I desperately need help and support to quit. I am a university student in the last 3 months of my degree and I have been smoking so much of late, I cannot focus on my thesis, and I dont like the feeling of it. Initally I started smoking just to relax at the end of the day. But now I have the urge to smoke in the morning and in the evenings, everyday, and I dont like it. Can someone please help me!!!