Are you trying to quit and going through Marijuana withdrawal?
You are not alone. Many heavy weed smokers go through some form of withdrawal when they haven’t smoked recently. This page describes the physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal from marijuana. I should know – I smoked weed for close to 10 years before I learned how to kick my addiction to marijuana. Knowing what to expect will help you succeed!
How Long Does Marijuana Withdrawal Take?
Most people who experience marijuana withdrawal symptoms get them between the second and tenth day of quitting weed. Symptoms can last for up to a month in some people. The most intense withdrawal period will be the first week to ten days after you quit smoking marijuana. Different symptoms will resolve themselves at different rates.
Remember that each day the negative symptoms will decrease until you are physically and mentally free from THC! When you know what to expect, you will be well equipped to deal with it!
Marijuana Withdrawal Anxiety
The most common symptom of withdrawal is a low grade anxiety. Although not severe, this feeling is not easily remedied by through distraction or just thinking happy thoughts. In my opinion, the anxiety felt when detoxing from weed is a combination of fear of being sober, and desire to return to a stoned state of mind. It’s almost like your mind is saying “Things aren’t normal, I don’t like this new state”. As you become accustomed to not smoking and the new state of mind, the anxiety will fade.\
Insomnia, Sleeping, and Dreaming
Whenever I quit smoking weed, I would always have disturbances in my sleep. In the beginning the insomnia can be quite severe. The worst for me was about 4 hours sleep in 60 hours. I have heard of some people sleeping less than 5 hours every night, but the worst of the insomnia symptoms tend to disappear about a week after quitting.
The dreams that you experience during marijuana withdrawal can be very intense and vivid, and many people (myself included) have had crazy end-of-the-world nightmares. When you smoke a lot of pot, you tend not to dream as much, or at least not remember them, so getting used to dreaming and interpreting dreams takes some time. I have found that my dreams stabilize after about a month, and the bad dreams subside within the first couple weeks.
Change of Appetite and Weight Loss
Another common marijuana detox symptom is the lack of an appetite. I have met a couple people who need to smoke before they eat. When they quit smoking, they don’t have the desire to eat. It’s almost like they needed the munchies to eat food.Let’s face it, marijuana withdrawal stresses the body out, and when you get stressed, you can lose your appetite and lose weight. The weight loss has got to be the best benefit of detox!
Cures for Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms
The best cure for Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms is time and patience. Having a plan to get through the withdrawal and avoid relapse is also one the keys in learning how to quit smoking marijuana. One thing that really helped me get through the withdrawal and cravings was the Cannabis Coach Easy Quit Audio series by Gary Evans. It guided me through first couple of weeks and gave me exercises to remove some of the stress from quitting.
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smoketomuch I hope you can just make it through 30 days that was the hardest for me. You might still have some withdrawl problems but it does get easier. what doesn’t kill ya makes you stronger. I had 21 years smoking still dealing with withdrawl symptom, but I just roll with them 61 days later. If you read what the morons have to say about it not being addictive they are still smoking. F..K THOSE IDIOTS. Good luck to all those that are trying to change their habits because that is what we are trying to do.
When you know what to expect such as the negative symptoms, you will be well equipped to deal with it! … At least you prepare about your mind, not worry too much.
weight loss is the best oart of Detox?? what the hell is that? if i lost any weight id be extremely unhealthy and to tell you the truth since ive quit smoking pot ive been eating alot more and alot healthier bags of chips arent as appealing as a chicken ceasear salad now ive tried b4 and it was hard and i experienced SOME of the symptoms you described up top but they were very mild i was still unsucesful though its all in your head if you want to do it itll be easier and everyday youll feel better anxiety and withdrawl from pot is all in your head your fighting with yourself wether you want to quit or not anyways Mind over Matter Be Strong!!
Wow…..I cannot thank this site and everyone for their comments! It is going on day 12 and I am still “sober”!!!! I have had the worst symptoms as people had prepared me for on this site and if it weren’t for all of you I might not have been able to do this, BUT I knew from you guys that it is “normal” to have insomnia, no appetite, ferocious mood swings, upset stomach to the MAXIUM, and did I mention not being able to sleep, haha, sarcasm there….OMG it is crazy the way your body is so wired and won’t sleep. IT KNOWS it is craving that pot to calm the brain down because of being so used to it. I still have insomnia most nights. For the first week I would dream every single night of scoring weed or being in a room with people smoking it and being excited to have it……but it was just a dream : ) And yeah, some other crazier then normal ones too! I feel like I have been given a new life though! The energy and feeling like I am clear headed for first time in 20 plus years is incredible. I am really sad about the “missed” years with my kids, but I can at least make here on out the best years ever for all of us. The idea that I will be able to eventually now pass a drug test and not be limited only to places that don’t test opens so many more opportunities for me
I am hoping some of this extra weight I have carried and gained over the years comes off and am a bit worried about it still being in my system however more then the usual 1 month period you always here it takes to leave. (because of how it stores the thc in your fat cells) I figured I could grab one of the over the counter tests and try it out in a month or so, just to see what shows up. Again, a bit worried about that! But hang in there everyone, if I can do it, you can too!!!! I WILL CHECK IN AGAIN SOON! Again, THANK YOU ALL, I know the journey is not over and I still have my moments of craving, but the clarity I feel is soooo worth it!
XOXO! Andrea
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