Benefits of quitting cannabis

Hi, just thought I would start a new thread because I am still waiting for the rush of new found energy that I thought I would have by now - it's been 14 days since my last joint.

Does anybody have any idea when I will stop obsessing about it?  I can still taste and smell it in my head, it's driving me mad.  Trying to stay positive and focus on the improvements I have noticed so far ...... I can drive at any time of the day or night, my house doesn't smell any more, I can have a normal conversation with family and friends.  It's only inside my head that the negatives creep in and spoil things.

It's been a long 2 weeks but I AM NEVER GOING TO SMOKE WEED AGAIN, that's my mantra. 

Hey Louise, you've come so far in those 14 days.  It's incredible!!!  You've done so great externally that the rest should be following in no time at all.

I dread the weekends, that's the worst for me. Everyone in the building at least gets stoned.  Last Sunday was the worst, but i got through it.  Just figured how fast i could lose all that i've gained and how i despised myself at my lowest point.  Haven't really craved since. (so far anyways) It's a battle and i plan on winning it!  It really does get easier with time.  So good hearing from you, keep up the good work!!  Till another time, terri

Hey everyone, today i made 9 wks. clean and it's hard to describe how i feel!  It's like Huey Lewis and " wanting a new drug!"  It's a high in of it's self.

So glad that i decided to do this thing-hoping the best for all of you too!  Thankyou, i couldn't have made it without you!  Hang in everyone, particularly those of you finding it extra difficult, you are not alone... 

terri prescott at March 24, 2011 at 11:56 AM

Hey everyone, today i made 9 wks. clean and it's hard to describe how i feel!  It's like Huey Lewis and " wanting a new drug!"  It's a high in of it's self.

So glad that i decided to do this thing-hoping the best for all of you too!  Thankyou, i couldn't have made it without you!  Hang in everyone, particularly those of you finding it extra difficult, you are not alone... 

A great big huge WELL DONE to you.  That's amazing - hope I make it that far too.  I would sell my soul for a smoke today - but only because I am tired and the kids are playing up.  Keep it up - you have been such an inspiration.  I will follow in your footsteps. xxx

Oh Louise, You have brought tears to my eyes, and i'm by no means a weeper.  You have been an inspiration for me also... thankyou.  Couldn't begin to count how many times i wanted to light up.  Lately those cravings have become less and less.  I get the feeling that you can do anything you set your mind to, so you keep up the good work!!!

Thank you Terri, it's so lovely to have someone understand what I'm going through.  I had hidden it so well from friends and work colleagues that its difficult to find the right support.  It's nice to not feel ashamed of myself anymore - just sorry I wasted so many years being a zombie.  Now it's time to claim back my life, my friends and some family love.  It's wonderful that you are doing so well and I always think of you when the difficult moments engulf my brain.  Cheers mate. xxx

ahhh...you ladies are so sweet! I love it here...I have been smoking a bit here and there so it's hard for me to post. 

I love the huey lewis reference...that was a song I grew up on.  That image in itself could inspire a new quit for me. 

I have to start all over.  I tried to let the one time be the one time and then it turned into 2, 3, 4...

"It's so hard to do, and so easy to say...but sometimes, sometimes, you just have to walk away..walk away" Ben Harper

Keep up the great work! Who know how many countless people get inspired just by reading this...they don't post..but they're out there, reading and wishing they could do what you are doing/have done.

So glad to have heard something from you, Wasted life!  Recovery starts off most times with just a sincere desire to quit.  You totally have that!  Getting honest with yourself is another biggie-sounds like you are brutally that.  Keep the faith, you can do this!!

Keep up the good work too, Louise.  You are really doing great!  It's a true pleasure to know you guys!!

I agree, it is great to see Wasted Life back on here - even just to catch up with how everybody else is getting on.  You have taken the first huge step in admitting that you have a problem .... it may take time but you will get to the point when thing just have to change. Just a few months ago I would have been horrified at the thought of never smoking again but I am now 17 days clean and starting to enjoy it.  Let the bad times pass by and know that good times are ahead. And by the way WL - my house is a flippin mess an all but hey - tomorrow is another day. And Terri - thanks for just being there and spurring everybody on.  Means the world to me and I'm sure to a lot of others too. xxx

Had one of those nights-just couldn't sleep.  It happens,it's called the real life.  So used to numbing out to avoid life's ups and downs, and now reality is staring me in the face and i'm proud to say i have not backed down!  What's really amazing to me is that i have no cravings and it's Friday!!!  Like Louise, i'm beginning to enjoy being sober.

You guys keep at it, there's much life to live.  luv ya!

Way to go Terri - one sleepless night is nothing compared to facing life with a clear head.  Something I am just starting to realise myself. 

Well, it's Friday night again (my third without weed).  I'm bored and just gonna go to bed and read a book.  Sounds boring but I can't seem to settle watching TV unstoned.  But on the plus side - I don't have to keep reading the same page of my book over and over - the words are actually sinking in - now that's progress - my brain is healing slowly - ha ha.  Til next time - chin up. xxxx

Louise - thank you for your note - it's nice to know that anything I've been through has helped you - and YES = it does get easier - MUCH easier.  I think with the night sweats and vivid dreams, the first 4 months I was at least AWARE that I had quit.  At this point I can honestly say I rarely ever even think about it except to say to myself "good grief, how did I ever let that substance control my LIFE for 10+ years!"

I'm glad you are sticking with it.  There is a wonderful world beyond addiction.  I've been away from the forum because all my focus has been on my grandchildren - one born two weeks ago with severe complications (she's now doing much better but I'm taking care of her sisters while she and her mommy recover).  Her name is Piper, be the way!!! 

THen I also have custody of a another grandson who has severe heart problems. His mother has been addicted to pot, meth, cocaine and various other drugs and hasn't seen him in over 10 years - just a cautionary tale about where addiction can lead.  Anyway, he has been having problems so we are also dealing with that - just buying time until he's old enough and strong enough for a heart transplant.

So life is full of adventures - and I'm just SO happy to be AWARE and able to focus on it all - to travel where I need to be without the panic attacks of where I'm going to find my next joint.  And I really look forward to be able to get on an airplane in the future and crossing the pond to visit all my of you in the UK!!!!  LOVE YOU ALL!!!

yet another benefit of quitting....TV is no longer appealing (it's all crap on there anyhow) and you can read a book without having to keep going back and re-reading...I love it!!

Ugh...so I was smoking a j with a girlfriend last night and she's telling me about this great hook up she has and I was just about to give her money to get some for me and then I remembered you guys and that even thought I was smoking, I'm trying to quit.  It's was an odd moment.  Like..."ooh that's such good stuff, get me some...oh shit I just remembered...I quit."

This is a longer road than I had anticipated...

Keep up the good work!

xx

Hey Grandma, glad to hear from you!  Congratulations on your new grandchild!!  With all that's going on with you,thanx for taking the time to reach out, you have been missed.

A long and bumpy road but so worth it.  Just keep doing what you're doing, you're bound to succeed!!!

Where is everyone?  Hope that we're all having a fun filled, or interesting weekend!  I'm having a rather boring one but still no cravings.  Two in a row, am i over the hump?  Had thought wanting to get high would last forever for me but i've been lucky lately.  Good thing i got a lot of wood furniture!!

Anyways, hope to hear from some of you guys today.  like to post at least once a day even when there's not much to say.  All the best to everyone!  Till the next time...

hey louise i can totally relate to you i gave up 3 weeks ago after 20 years of smoking and like you ihave yet to feel the benifits ive had a bad day today i carnt stop thinking about it i just need something to make me think yes its worth it :(x

Hi Folks, great to hear from you all.  Wonderful to hear from you Grandma - sorry that life is throwing some nasties your way - but great that you are able to deal with them with a clear head.  It's also good to hear that this does get easier with time.... it's difficult to see it that way when all I can think about is getting stoned.  Fags taste yuk - roll-ups have something missing.

Great to see someone new on here too - welcome tamaris.  You have come to the right place - we all know exactly how difficult this is.  It is definitely worth it, even through the bad times.  I have been trying to keep busy, tidying up my messy house and planning on doing some decorating.  Also got plans for garden, stuff that I've always been too stoned to bother with before.  Terri - I always visit this site everyday, even if I don't post I still like to hear how everyone else is getting on.  Hate to use the J word (not joint) but this really is a journey with lots of ups and downs.  Today is an 'up' day, tomorrow may be a down day but we shall travel this journey together.  Blimey - this clear head of mine is thinking some profound thoughts!

Keep strong my friends, we will win. xxxxx

Hello all,

It does get easier!! Yes, yes...looks like the first month is the hardest one...

I'm not even sure where I'm at with my quit.  I've had so many slip ups I don't know where to set my start date, it was on the 9th...last smoke was friday night...still smoking the nasty fags..

It's a good weekend.  Trying to remember why I need to quit and get through that first month so I can see some real benefits..

Lovin' all the posts on here..doing my part to keep it active.

WL

So glad to hear from you all. And yes, welcome tamaris, i agree you've come to the right place.

All the positive coming from you two-i'm loving it!  Was kind of bummin today cause i was bored, but things are feeling much better.  It's like it's contagious or something...i'll take it!!

Been reading more and i too am amazed that i can get through a paragraph and actually remembered what i've read.  It's downright remarkable!!!

I'm thrilled for you guys, keep up the good work!!!!  Till another time, all the best..

day three for me...I decided I needed to start over and coudn't use my old quit date.

don't miss it yet.  hard part is thinking..I will never smoke weed ever again..

And I smoked too many fags last night so I'm ready to give that up as well. 

Perserverance is the key...day by day...it will all slowly lose it's appeal..

staying busy.