66 days weed free PAWS

**Posts:** 47 · by **Longduckdong** » Sat Apr 24, 2021 5:28 pm

Hey everyone, I know I am new to this forum but I am going to break it down for you. I need help and some feedback.

I have been smoking on and off since I was 14(now 33). I started heavy usage when I was 18. This past three years is when I really started smoking high thc concentrates. Literally high from wake up till sleep. I was high at work at home and basically when I did anything. I never gave it a second thought due to all the comments about harmlessness. So on to the reason I decided to stop.

About two years ago I wanted a new job and said I would go cold turkey. I did and don't even know how long i lasted. Not this long that's for sure. I suffered from headaches, head pressure, nausea among other things. I started smoking and I went back to normal. This time I was in a store and stood up fast and almost passed out due to the blood pressure issue. It made me freak out and I was super stoned at the time and ended up having a horrible anxiety attack. I said screw this and stopped cold turkey the next day. First few days were ok with some loss.of appetite and nausea. Then the second week came and I started getting daily headaches, light sensitivity, dizzy spells and horrible panic attacks. It was so bad for about 40 days I couldn't even leave the house. I would have a panic attack everyday. It has gotten better but I am still dealing with the headaches and nausea. My legs also feel weak sometimes which could be related to the anxiety.

I understand this takes time to heal but it really sucks. I am going to get a full blood screen just to be sure but I doubt anything is wrong. I am slightly overweight but eat healthy and exercise weekly. I appreciate everyone's post and am just asking for some feedback if anyone else has these symptoms and if there is a way to alleviate them or just waiting for more time to pass.

Thank you all.

**Posts:** 16 · by **Luna824** » Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:05 pm

I’m going on day 65 and have had very similar symptom. Headaches, straight up anxiety attacks/panic attacks. I also can’t leave the house due to the fear of passing out or having something wrong happen in public. I couldn’t even go to the grocery store for a few weeks. I’ve had on and off nausea, lightheaded, dizziness. The hardest symptom is anxiety/panic attacks. It literally drains me. Luckily my symptoms come in waves so I have a few good days in between to help me mentally prepare for the next wave.

Hot showers have helped. Mindfulness- I know it sounds silly but whenever I’m in my head I try to force myself out of it and think of exactly what’s happening around me. What I’m wearing, the weather, sounds I hear. Distract myself with TV, movies and video games. Whenever I actually have an appetite I try to eat a good chunk of food because I never know when I’ll go days without barely eating. (I’ve lost 10 pounds already without working out) I also started taking fish oil. I’ve read it helps with your overall health and mental state of mind.

I’ve read that a lot of people notice a turning point at month 3. We are both almost there! I know we can do it. I hope both of us find some relief soon. Keep my updated on your progress.

**Posts:** 47 · by **Longduckdong** » Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:35 pm

The major plus I have noticed is weight loss. At first I got concerned but once my appetite came back I leveled off. In about two weeks I lost 15 lbs. Which is a good thing since I am considered overweight. I think a lot of my issues stem from me having health anxiety and jumping to unrealistic conclusions that I must be dying. I also have great few days then some bad days. I think mentally preparing myself would be useful. I am hoping by the time 4 months hit I am only dealing with some symptoms. The wierdest thing that came out of this is alcohol intake. I use to be high and get drunk along with it and loved it. Now when I attempt to drink I get super drunk feeling but only after a strong beer. I'm just over this. I am glad to hear you are getting closer to success as I am also. Our brains got super messed up and now it is all about equilibrium. Keep me posted and updated on changes.

**Posts:** 16 · by **Luna824** » Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:51 pm

That’s so crazy you mentioned healthy anxiety because I’m in the same boat! I gained a ton of weight when I started smoking and was considered overweight at one point. I honestly enjoyed eating high. Everything taste soo goood! A few months before I quit cold turkey I was really feeling it physically. Just overall tried, major heart burn, indigestion etc. So those months leading up to me quitting in the back of my mind I felt like my body was going to give in any day. 2 weeks before I quit I was having SOB and finally the day before quit I had a major panic attack like I was going to die. The first month after I quit I was having SOB, chest pain, heart palpitations. Eventually I figured out it was just my anxiety. Also I would highly recommend the book d.a.r.e it addresses anxiety and ways to deal with it and even overcome it. I have a very active mind and I’m constantly thinking so I think that’s part of why I have anxiety.

Also great idea on the blood work. I’m sure when it comes back normal your anxiety will subside.

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