Comments on: Day 1, Again – How do I stop smoking weed?

By: steve

steve — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:32:00 +0000

Hi, just found this and thought i would throw my two pence worth. I am 43 and have been smoking pot since i was 18 – at first it was now and again but i would say for the last 20 years there hasn’t a day gone by without a good few joints. I started off on solid before the advent and proliferation of green, for the last 15 years i have been smoking green roughly about 2-3 grams a day (maybe 7-8 joints). For the last 5 years or so i have grown my own.
I have passed numerous exams; a-levels, o-levels qualified as a spark, written for magazines and never let it slow me down. Or at least i don’t think so as i have not stopped smoking long enough to compare it to being straight. I don’t drink very often and take no other drugs, i don’t even smoke ciggies.
The memories i have lost along with brain cells and maybe hundreds of thousands of pounds doesn’t seem to be worth it anymore.
It does encompass your life and mine certainly revolved around weed, pretty pathetic really but i can’t complain as i have enjoyed the ride and it has shaped me into the person i am today. Whether that’s a good thing or not i don’t know.
I have recently moved onto a vaporizer and have been suffering with withdrawal symptoms for a couple of weeks, i tend to think it’s the nicotine withdrawal that is fucking me up more than the green as i’m still getting high off the vapo.
I don’t know the point i’m trying to make, i guess that’s a downside of being a pot head, only that some people have addictive personalities and some don’t, some can handle it and some can’t. it works for some and not for others; for me i knocked the E’s, coke, acid, speed and everything else i tried in to touch. I hope i’m getting healthier now i’m on the vapo, and my weed consumption has dropped dramatically plus i’m not smoking now so i’ll see how it goes. Thanks for listening!!!

By: Only Six Months Smoking

Only Six Months Smoking — Fri, 28 May 2010 17:54:47 +0000

Hi everyone,

Wow, I don’t know where to begin! Well, I started only six months ago and I can’t believe how addictive weed actually is! I’m a 32 yr old woman who has always lived a really super square life. I’m the person that people always call on to be the designated driver, or some other responsible role, because I never drink either (except on New Year’s Eve). I feel like I’m going through some kind of mid-life crisis for even starting this at such a late age when I clearly know better! (not that I think 32 is old, it’s just old enough to know better than to Get Started!) But in my defense, I didn’t believe that I would become addicted. Oh baby, THAT IS HOW IT GETS YOU!! I will be honest here because I desire to express myself, which eases the urge a little. I left a good paying job years ago in order to go back to school. This year (fall 09) was my third year in college and I was overwhelmed with stress. When I finished the fall semester, I was so spent that I began to crave an outlet to “act out”. So when my best friend of 20 years (who had also always been a non drug user/drinker) invited me over to smoke some weed, (on christmas vacation from school)I was like “you know what, Hell Yea, screw being miss goodie two shoes,” it was like an answer to my prayers! My God, there is so much to say! For starters the heavenly/hell effect of weed makes me rather sexually insatiable!!!!!!!!!! I literally cant get enough, even when my vagina is hurting from screwing for hours! My poor boyfriend, bless his heart, he’s the best I’ve ever had, but with the weed, he just can’t satisfy me! I’ve begun secretly desiring to cheat on him, but that’s where I must draw the line! I surf porn on the internet for hours when he is at work, I masturbate like five times a day, in addition to sex with him. (OMG, That was really embarrassing to admit, but I want to be really honest here.) I recognize that I am beginning to think out of character and become the things that I never ever want to be! A cheater, sex addict, drug addict, possible diseases, possible physical harm to myself, extremely lethargic, even ACNE. I can see how it can spiral out of control………. fast. Luckily, I have enough wisdom to recognize that I have a problem and that its not just “having fun” or “relaxing” like I always tell my boyfriend. So this is my 3rd day clean, but I think about it every minute of the day until I fall asleep. I still can’t believe the hard time that I am having! Just can’t believe it! Only for the last two months have I been smoking daily, or more like every 3hrs. Yikes! For me, the very first morning that I decided not to smoke for breakfast was really difficult, because after only an hour of being awake without taking a few puffs, I began to have a serious headache/ stomach ache that lasted for TWO WHOLE DAYS! That is what made me start to do research about marijuana withdrawl symptoms! Two days may seem short, but it was hell for me. Luckily, today, (which is the third day) that part seems to be gone, now, I have to deal with my emotions, which I know for sure led me to this addiction in the first place. I don’t want to lose everything because of this, I just can’t let that happen! I do really love my life and all of the wonderful supportive people in it! I just don’t know what’s going on with me, I guess I could use some professional therapy to figure out what I may not be facing/dealing with, although, besides the stress of school, which is over for the summer, everything else is fine……I’m just addicted! But, hopefully not for long! I really appreciated stumbling onto this blog and seeing all of the support, but I’m still fighting the urge to light up after I finish typing this. I think instead, I’m going to meditate, take a shower(love showers), then get the hell out of the house. So far, if I don’t sit at home I’m ok, but how long will I have to do that? I like it at home! Anyhow, I guess I will keep you guys posted, and I’m sure my words will help others just as your posts have helped me! Thanks for taking out the time to read my post. I wish you guys all the best! Truly!

By: Jesusfreak

Jesusfreak — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:08:47 +0000

Been clean for 5 days now, Im going through all the withdrawl symptoms, but Im keeping faith that’ll ill soon be completely free of these chains and bondage. I truly laugh at those who scorns us addicted to weed, they’re obviously nim-wits and haven’t researched the syndrome. Its now a scientific fact that the substense is addictive, Period. A lil advice for those trying to quit: take up the bible, read it a lil hear and there, its really helping me, My conscience is telling me im reading truth, i can feel that, and i need some Truth in my life, for i feel like Ive been living a lie, Like someone stole something from me during my High times. Well someone did im learning, The devil stole my right to be free. I hate this vice, But god willing, Im going to succeed in my full Recovery. I have faith. Ive tried so many times to quit before, it always eats at me to quit, cause i know its wrong. But reading what others write, and reading Gods word, its Key to recovery. God is faithful and good. Stay true to yourself and your family, drugs affect EVERYONE around you, it’d be selfish to not think that. Writing this i hope will help somebody out there, lotta stoned/lost fish in the sea. I dont know how i’d be stopping w/o the help of the Bible, dont get religious, get God. Hallelujah

By: JustMike

JustMike — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:55:04 +0000

I have been a user for almost 35 years, with some gaps. For the past almost ten tears I have been a heavy user and this foolishness has destroyed cost me my marriage and generaly ruined my life. My path was one of depression which I foolishly treated with the drug (pot) which led to debt and divorce.
It took a more or less complete breakdown to make me realize where the root of my problem was. In the past two and a half weeks I have smoked three times and each time the experience was most definatly not one of being high. Each time it was a very bad trip the last time the experience was so bad I’m sure I’ll never smoke again. Beleive me over the decades I have tried to quit many times always knowing in the back of my head that I would relapse.
What is different this time is this is just the first step in transforming my life. I have also been an abuser of sugar, junk food and a moderate drinker. Now I am completely free of all that. I used to be a mindless consumer addicted to debt. Now I’m learning to be a producer and am developing ways to make a positive contribution to society. I have a good doctor who is helping me deal with the physical affects of my various “addictions”. I also have two teenage children who need me to be a different person. Who need an example that it is possible to transform your life.
So in closing Merry Christmas to everyone out there, stay strong and don’t give up! I’ll check back in and let you know how I’m progressing.

By: Adisa

Adisa — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:15:36 +0000

Admin,

I have quit smoking for almost 5 months now, and I do not intend to smoke again.

The biggest factor in quitting marijuana was changing my circle of friends. A major reason for me being weed-dependent was beng surrounded by it, and the habit grew worse for me if I was dating a user.

Eventually I realized that I would ALWAYS be a weed addict, and that if I wanted to quit smoking and be more productive in my life, I could never associate with my former circle of potheads.

Another catalyst for kicking the habit was a desire to finally deal with my years long depression. I now know that by trying to run from my issues, I was only prolonging the day that they would catch up to me.

Good luck keeping sober. I hope you can keep it up. My biggest realization from quitting weed was realizing how I hadn’t really lived until now.