Reasons to Quit Marijuana #2 - Psychological

Posted by admin on November 26, 2007

This is Part #2 of a 4 part series on Reasons to Quit Marijuana.

As stated in Part 1, I believe that it is a great idea to create an inventory of all of the reasons that I want to quit smoking weed. This servers 2 purposes: To clarify the negative effects of marijuana addiction in my life, and to use as a reference guide when I crave smoking pot, and think about relapsing.

The Negative Psychological Effects of Marijuana:

Motivation: Smoking pot heavily makes me super lazy. I struggle to get the most basic tasks, like housework done on time. I was always a procrastinator, but smoking pot and being a procrastinator is a horrible combination. This has been called A-motivational syndrome. I need to focus some research on a motivational syndrome.

Concentration: I can’t get in, and stay in ‘the zone’ very well when I am high on marijuana. I am become easily distracted and struggle to get tasks finished. I used to be able to work for hours without noticing the time go by. I now glance at the clock every few minutes and work feels like more a chore than way I have been sober for a few days or more. Sometimes I fade out when people are talking to me and I begin to daydream, or just shut down altogether. This had never been an issue in the past.

Memory Lapses: I forget things. Wallet, Keys, clothing, important dates, birth dates, names of people I was just introduced to, or the fact that I was just introduced to them. Smoking marijuana seems to affect my ability to transfer thoughts or ideas from short term - to long term memory.

Stress: Forgetting things, being late, falling behind, and being anxious and paranoid all of the time is stressful. I am sure you know what I do to relieve the stress. This really is a vicious cycle. I also have to hide this part of my life from coworkers and family which can cause a of stress as well. There is also the fear of being busted by the police, going to jail, or having to deal with sketchy dealers. I don’t like people to know I am stoned in public, so I stress out if I think they do know.

Mood Swings: There is the joy of scoring, and rolling up a fresh spliff, the anxiety of almost being out of weed, the anger and frustration of not being able to find a hookup and many other rollercoaster rides. There is an emotional high knowing you are going to get high, and a low after you are high, knowing you don’t want to do it anymore. I sometimes feel empty when I can’t find anything and am completely out of pot.

Depression: For me, I feel depressed because I eat terribly, break promises to myself, and am highly stressed when trying to maintain an addiction and normal life. When I fall behind and procrastinate, I feel like shit. Keeping busy is the best way for me to break this mindset. When I eat well, exercise and don’t smoke, I feel great. I am usually a positive person, and make sure that my inner monologue is positive as well.

Anger: I feel angry when I am not in control of when, where, and how I smoke weed. I also feel angry and anxious if I have weed, but am doing an activity other than smoking it. This has been a struggle in relationships when I would rather get out of bed, and get stoned, than cuddle up with someone for the rest of the night. I have resented people for interfering with my addiction.

See Also 

How to Quit Smoking Marijuana

Part 1 Physical Reasons to Quit Marijuana 

Part 3 Reasons to Quit Marijuana - Relationships

Part 4 Financial Reasons to Quit Marijuana

The Procrastination Flow Chart

Posted by admin on November 23, 2007

I found this today and thought it was hilarious.

The Procrastination Flow Chart.

Procrastination is a major problem in my life. Marijuana and procrastination go together very well. I hope that this area of my life improves when the pot smoking has been eliminated for good.

I have to get ready to quit smoking marijuana

Posted by admin on November 19, 2007

This is basically how my mind functions when I am stoned and need to get something important accomplished.

I have gone through days of being stuck in a stoned stupor with a loop like this playing in my head. This is one of my major reasons for wanting to quit smoking marijuana. A-motivational syndrome is real and has been devastating to my personal and work life. Sometimes, I will let my laundry stack up for weeks at time, while I sit in front of the computer or TV stoned and bored. Bills and Rent dont get paid on time, I don’t know how much money is in my bank account, and I eat fast food instead of preparing meals. Anything to do less, while I sit in my cannabis coma. When I run out of pot, one of the first things I do is clean up my house! Finding the next bag has been something I am good at. I will have to formulate so strategies for avoiding and deflecting those situations.

Imagine what it is like to always be telling yourself “I have to do this”, “I am going to do that”, and never getting off of your ass to do it. It feel guilty for not following through on the promises to myself. Learning how to quit smoking marijuana will help me grow in other areas of my life and accomplish other goals.

It has taken me years to actually do something constructive and and quit smoking pot by tackling the issue head on.

With the hours counting down……..