Benefits of quitting cannabis

Trying to get through those first few weeks is tough, so post your fears, worries, problems and other new quitters can help you get through it!

Hey there, have been off it for 3 days now and honestly say i can see both positive and negative effects already. Positives include: Clearer head, Increased energy levels and sense of wellbeing. Negatves include: Anxiety (not too bad but evident), a lil depression and insomnia. Although the negatives are bad atm, i knew what to expect so im coping well and i know theyll pass over time

Thanks for your time and cant wait to hear stories from other quitters very soon

That is so awesome!! I'm so glad to hear it, you sound just like me, I had the exact same negative and positives, but now (I gave up on Nov 28th) I can honestly say that it's all positives, the negatives subside not quickly, but over time, and you will feel so bloody good for it. Keep it up mate, we're all here for you. :-)

Hello every one.

I'm worried about my fella. 12+ weeks ago he quit smoking cannabis. He was a very heavy user, (15 - 16 large J's every day) We'd had a wonderful 1st family holiday abroad and on our return he suddenly announced 'that was it. No more! '  he'd managed 10 days without so why not.. GREAT !! but as the weeks have gone on he's gradually got sadder and sadder and simply withdrawn in to him self. He has got no interest in anything anymore. Barely speaks and when he does it's so negative. I'm really worried, he refuses point blank to go to the Docs' for a check over.. Is it usual for this to be happening? I simply don't know what to do.

Carol

Hi Carol, How many weeks since your partner smoked?  This sounds pretty normal but there may be some underlying depressive issues which he will be able to combat with either cognitive methods , medication or both , but it's best to wait until he is at least 6 months clean from any other mind altering substances before embarking on this next stage .

Let us know how it's going .

ALl the best .

hi everyone I'm new to this chat room thing presume its my age, lol but I seriously need help with the side effects of quitting weed more specifically the insomnia, i've never been a good sleeper even before I started smoking weed, I could lay awake for hours unable to sleep but I work which is really hard when you're exhausted. I'm not a social smoker, in fact I'm really ashamed of the fact & very few people know, apart from my partner, who doesnt smoke so there's no temptation there. I've tried to stop many many times but have always gone back to it to get a decent nights sleep & then it all starts again. The longest I've stopped for is about 6 months. Any help would be much appreciated, ta.

I've a feeling this is going to be long, apologies. I'm on day 2 and it sucks. Big time. I don't know how I'm going to do this :(. Have never felt so shit in my life. Anxious and depressed just feeling really REALLY down in the dumps. I've been smoking basically all day every day for the past three years which I know is a LOT less then most of you (serious props for anyone who had the will power to stick this hell). I decided to quit because I want a normal life again. I want to be happy without having to smoke. I realised recently when I had to take a weekend trip without weed how completely dependant I am on it.

My day has revolved around smoking for so long that I can't remember what life was like before it. Suprisingly considering the amount I've been smoking my life hasn't completely fallen apart I've just become used to doing everything stoned. I work stoned, I drive stoned, I go to the gym stoned, I stil eat reasonably healthey, keep my house clean etc. It seems like everyone is saying that they became more productive when they quit but it seems like quiting is making me less productive. I can't concentrate at work anymore (never felt like I had a problem concentrating while I was smoking, being stoned made me feel more clear headed almost, I could focus on the task at hand and get it done when I was stoned but now my mind is racing, I'm anxious, restless, can't concentrate, can't get anything done).

I used to eat pretty healthey, now I have no apetite for anything, I've been forcing myself to eat but not really enjoying it like I used to when I was stoned.

Always had problems sleeping up until I started smoking. I was the type of person who'd lie in bed for hours every night trying to get to sleep and would wake several times a night. Weed helped so much with this problem. It's REALLY hard trying to get used to the idea that I'll never be able to drift off like that again. I barely slept last night and I know this will improve eventually when the withdrawl symtoms subside but it's never going to feel like stoned sleep again :(.

I'm really really doubting my ability to stick to this but I've tried to quit and failed so many times that it's making me depressed. I'm depressed when I'm smoking because I know i shouldn't be and I know I'm only putting off the inevitable and I have to quit some time, can't do this for the rest of my life as much as I'd love too. Smoking makes me feel guilty and pathetic, I'm ashamed and embarased that I've become this dependant on it but I'm a mess without it. So restless I can't even sit through a movie. It's like nothing is enjoyable without weed. I've been avoiding everyone because I'm so cranky, anixous, depressed that I'll only drag them down with me/annoy them/start a fight. I can't get any work done, I cant sleep, I don't want to eat or workout like I used to. In a really bad place right now. Sorry for rambling I just really can't imagine this ever getting better

You're not rambling you're saying how you feel..It's all part of the process. You're right where you need to be! I know it sounds weird, but believe me,you hang in there and it will get better. Take it from me I kicked and screamed all the way doing exactlly what youre doing. Talking about how badly it sucks but there was always someone here telling me that they went through it and they suceeded, just like I'm telling you now. Also and maybe most importantly know that you are not alone in this!! Take care, Just hang in there!!!

You're not rambling you're saying how you feel..It's all part of the process. You're right where you need to be! I know it sounds weird, but believe me,you hang in there and it will get better. Take it from me I kicked and screamed all the way doing exactlly what youre doing. Talking about how badly it sucks but there was always someone here telling me that they went through it and they suceeded, just like I'm telling you now. Also and maybe most importantly know that you are not alone in this!! Take care, Just hang in there!!!

DAY 9 & counting. I can so relate to what everyone on this site has to say & I REALLY sympathise with babygurl - how're you doing now?  I'm just about functioning but weed in back of my mind all the time, when it comes to front of my mind & I realise I cant have a smoke my stomach just plumets at thought I cant, I sometimes think my mind is clearer, but I'm sat writing this(20.41 pm) after a rough day at work & my eyes are so damned tired I can hardly see for them watering but I know I wont sleep, its depressing!  The upside is my appetite back now but I'm coughing up the most horrendous crap.  The 1 thing that keeps me going is knowing other people going through the same hell & worse. I'm still on nicotine patches which take the edge off the nicotine craving. Who the hell ever said weed isnt dangerous/addictive - they ought to try it & then try to give up!  I'm now drinking a very large gin & tonic to sleep which is creating another set of problems & reliance on another damned substance, although at least it isnt illegal. Sooooooo fed up of feeling like this but cant wait to lead a normal life. Keep up the good work everyone.

ThisIsIt at January 27, 2012 at 6:41 AM

Hi Carol, How many weeks since your partner smoked?  This sounds pretty normal but there may be some underlying depressive issues which he will be able to combat with either cognitive methods , medication or both , but it's best to wait until he is at least 6 months clean from any other mind altering substances before embarking on this next stage .

Let us know how it's going .

ALl the best .

Hi.. It's almost the end of April and things are so much better now. No relapses, a more positive outlook and he's beginning to find out who he really is without the dreaded weed ! It's been rocky, but so far so good xx

Hi Carol, that's fantastic news & for someone like me who's 13 days clean it's great to hear a success story, I'm doing ok apart from not sleeping & the hot sweats, its a long road but I intend to win the battle. Good luck for the future.

Hi guys,  Just checking in to wish everyone well , and to remind everyone to save links for the links thread  - I've edited a couple of threads to remove external links . 

Don't quit quitting .

Bruno