Psychological Addiction?

I wasn't really sure where to post this - so I thought this would be the most relevant forum section.

So, after a week of extremely heavy smoking and 3 years of docile smoking I have come to the conclusion that I need to stop.

I have been experiencing allot of "watery headaches" - I'm not sure if you guys experience this but basically its like your skull acts as a bowl and cold liquid being poured inside - to give a swirling, liquid-kind of headache?
I'm not sure if this is associated with smoking but thats one of the minor issues.

A second issue, I am experiencing a total lack of self esteem, desire and motivation. Considering I have always been highly motivated from a very young age this morning was the worst. I cannot be asked to do anything - its like a permanent stone.

Cannabis is affecting my social life, work life, mental and physical health - Whereas before I would work myself to the bone, go out with friends, work out regularly and have a really good laugh - all of that has gone now that cannabis is now prominent in my life.

Now, there is enough evidence here to prove cannabis is affecting my life and needs the boot. But if it was that easy, I wouldn't be posting on a forum with people I have or will ever meet.

Should I boot cannabis for good? Should I move on? Do you guys experience this? Whats the best advice for cutting down? DO I need to cut down?(excuses)

I feel pretty much lost now, Hey - least I don't drink anymore

PS. Just to make things even harder, my friends smoke, all the music I listen to is directed linked to cannabis if not drugs in general ( Like all music infact) , my work colleges smoke and all I can think about is lighting up a Mushive Joint,jay,doobie,yazzo,blut,L-plate,one skin,rollie right now.

 

I think we all know what your talking about but it's not that big of a deal. It's just pot man. You like to smoke because it makes everything better. Like you said, it's just psychological so that mean's it's just mind over matter. If you don't wanna smoke, don't smoke. It's not easy as that sounds but it's definitely not that hard to "quit". Basically all you have to even do is slow down. Just start getting your shit done again. Work hard (but remember all work no play=nothing), work out, etc and then smoke a bowl on some nights. I can guarantee you smoking after all your shit done is even better then just burning "normally". No one can blame you for feeling down when it feels like your just treading water/ going nowhere and smoking yourself into oblivion. I kinda had the same problem and just stopped smoking for 2 weeks basically. I got everything back on track and started partaking The Herb and loved it just as much, if not more.

 

Just to let everyone know - managed to go yesterday without a smoke. It was luck really, I only smoke in the evening and tried to go without one. Couldn't manage and went to roll a big fat blunt, just to realize that I have to run out for work.

Work finally over - JOINT TIME. So, got home and ready to roll - walk in the door and my two weeks of drinking,smoking and not eating caught up with me and I passed out.

This now brings us up today. Woke up - everything felt odd - I could feel, see properly (I know it sounds abit pathetic, but it was like being born again) It was almost as-if i forgot what being sober felt like.

Normally, I would be rolling one now - but after that initial day the need for it has gone.

So you may ask yourself why am I reading this and more importantly, why am I posting this? My reasons are this, I am going to go with a week of no drink and smokes - my challenge is this. WHY DON'T YOU GUYS TRY IT?

 

Makes sense, if you stay high all the time, then being sober is gonna feel diffornt. I like taking a day or 2 off from smoking every wonce in a while, if your a cronic user then it really gives you a boost in energy, it also reminds me that i can always stop if i need to.

But the point is everything in moderation, if your smoking multiple times a day your just getting used to that high. All i need is to take 1 full day off from smoking, 48 hours, and then i get super baked when i smoke again:cheers2:

 

Well, I had a joint in the end last night. Rolled an L-plate, put a fair amount in - could say it was strong. I had 4 drags and nearly passed out.

I Was with some friends at the time that were really loud, typical youths. As I couldn't finish it I let them have it - within 7 seconds - complete silence

I feel so much better that I've gone a couple of days without solid smoking. The very first post i made I felt totally lost.. Although I am still feeling the effects of the crazy ass weeks - I'm feeling more alive, numb feeling is passing.

 

some people just aren't cut out for it
good luck with your quitting (if you chose to) all and all it's up to you.

 

Sounds like if your music and all your buddies smoke how is it affecting your life negatively?
sounds like a really nice combination.


and motivation wise.. just give it time you'll get back to your "normal" sober after youve stopped a short while

 

It's not the pot, it's you.

Pot just helps you realize the triviality of the every-day stuff that you do.

"Hmm, I could wake up early, go to a job that I hate and that doesn't inspire me creatively, for the rest of my life... Or, I could wake up and noon and learn to play the sitar."

-Bill Hicks

 

I personally just smoke at the weekends. I used to smoke more regularly but now limit it to Fridays and Saturdays. I suggest you do the same. Not only is it easier to get stoned then (As you don't build up a high tolerance), it gives your body a chance to flush out any shite (I don't smoke ciggarettes either), and gives you a better mind set in your working week.

If thats too hard, try to fill the gap with something else (But not something too unhealthy)

 

Hey Luke,

You have a major shift going on in your life right now. To abstain from things that have brought moments of joy is an uncomfortable change. Your body will change physically. You will change mentally, even if you go back to weed and alcohol. You start to see the positive things that can happen when you are sober and that stretches your mind to a new place as well.

I think a good way to distill what people are saying to you is, find balance. Your body was telling you that you needed balance. You have enough love for yourself to listen.

I am currently not smoking as I have a big project on my plate that will not be done for another month or so. I need to stay frosty and when I smoke for a few days and then quit, I can count on a "detox" in about two weeks. It involves a day of me being angry and irritable. I also don't feel like working those days and it sets me back on work and sets me back with my family.

I am finding that the more love and balance that I have regardless of weed or alcohol, the better my life is with them.

Best of luck to you Luke,

Sam F

 

Write down many copies of the negative effects and why you want to quit or cut down, and tape them to your smoking devices and stash. When my Uncle Antero decided to quit smoking, what he did was print out a disgusting picture of lung and mouth cancer, and taped it to his ashtray and pack of cigarettes. He quit in a month.

 

Thanks guys

I'm normally in a never ending cycle of depression - drink and depression. I'm getting there.. but its a war not just a simple problem with a quick fix. Your not only helping me but many other people that wont post but will read your solutions

Recently, I'm getting so tired of this. Like a constant battering ram but - hey, fingers crossed? =D

Thank you for all your posts, I may not have replied very quickly - but I have read them many times

 

hats off to you giving it up! I havent been able to smoke for close to a year now,yess some days are kinda hard but i have a family to help support,but its a good thing you realized this early in your life,we use to say this a lot a lottt back in the 60s. Pot is not for everybody,but for meeee ummmm well i do miss my joint at the end of a day he he. I really dont know squat about alcohol but from the reading on it it is almost a certanity that you will need help from some type of doctor,all i know about liquor is that it wasnt for me! some people just need help to kick booze because it is one serious CNS depressant. Good luck and we can be of help just drop us a line!

 

Well - What a rollercoster I have been on. Bit wiser thats all I can say. Recently Im starting to notice how much cannabis really is fucking up my life. I have always defended it but.. at the end of the day - you cant lie.

But with everything.. you over indeluge and become better for it. Im sticking to smoking once a week (TRYING) but yea. Its hard Better than getting pissed all the time =D

 

You get mad all the time from smoking a lot?

 

No, I get aggressive if I dont smoke.. If I do Im "Normal"

 

I think I understand this, but I think the same "agressiveness" happens to me when I don't do other stress-relieving things. For example: hangin out with friends (bein alone), exercise, staying busy, etc.

I feel for you man. This is like what me and my friend talked about today. I Just need a blunt, and then that blunt will help me [with my stress] until the next blunt lol

 

I've done this before (infact I am now, except I smoke spice so I can't really include myself)

but when I've stopped before, at first it may suck a little but after awhile, I feel refreshed and alive

 

i would smoke on only special occasions if i were you, slow down for a bit and then take it from there.