2 months 5 days weed free

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Postby bubleogve » Wed Oct 06, 2021 2:36 am

I am so happy I made it this far. I have been a heavy smoker (flower, concentrates) since 2019. I quit for a year before that in 2018, but ended up relapsing 2019. Before 2018, I smoked heavily for 5 - 6 years since I was about 21.

Anyway, I started getting panic attacks and I just felt like it was time to finally cut the cord. I felt like I deserved better than what I was doing to myself when I was getting high 24/7.

The first month was awful. I felt like I was dying..had constant panic attacks. I had weird physical sensations, acid reflux, headaches, etc.

Now at 2 months, the panic is gone. I just feel depressed... like nothing makes me happy anymore. The fact that its getting cold outside doesn't help either. I also feel tired 24/7. I can sleep the whole day if I could. Another thing is I feel extremely irritable. I snap quickly and at almost everything that pisses me off. The depression is really killing me. I have no motivation do much except for my school work and work. Nothing really brings me much joy. When I get into one of the angry moods (which is often), I want to fight whoever looks at me the wrong way. When will it stop.. I am so tired of this.
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Postby Elpino91 » Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:53 am

Hi Mate

Well done for quitting - I am myself in my 6th week of being sober after 10+ Years smoking. it’s been a rollercoaster of emotions for myself as well.


I like you don’t enjoy things like I used to. But I’m not surprised because for so many years we’ve been taking something that releases dopamine. Now we’ve stop all of sudden and our brain is like ‘wtf’ is going on ? So it’s not surprising we are experiencing all these emotions. Obviously this is just what I think.


Just keep powering through and things will get better with time. Everyday is a battle but I try to focus on the small wins where possible ( easier said than done)I personally being doing some meditation which has been helpful. (Headspace)

Keep up the fight bro - we will get through this !
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Postby MMJnomo » Thu Oct 07, 2021 2:02 am

Depression at this stage of PAWS is extremely common. So is anhedonia. It will pass eventually. I had both terribly bad for many months. Now I am 8 1/2 months into marijuana PAWS and 22 months into alcohol PAWS and the depression is lifting and I am gaining interest in and enjoyment from things again. You will heal and feel better as long as you don’t use any mind-altering substances. I wish you well.
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