Getting through withdrawal after quitting marijuana
So if you're reading this post then I assumed that you've either made the decision to quit using marijuana or you have already quit and are going through withdrawal. I want to give some advice and tips which work for me when I decided to stop smoking weed.
When I was younger I used to smoke ALOT. I mean multiple times a day, everyday. I am not against marijuana nor do I dispute the wonders it can do for someone but marijuana, like all things, can be bad for you if abused.
That was the problem that I had and I am sure many of you can relate. Smoking weed every now and then was never an issue for me but I got to the point of smoking so much that I was dependent on it was an issue. I could not function if I was not able to get high. This is from the time I woke up until before I went to bed. I had to smoke weed. Any occasions or events became an excuse to get high. I could eat but I always wanted to smoke before eating a meal because I felt weed made food taste better.
Weed can be a great herb to enjoy but when you abuse it, you no longer get to experience the benefits. Instead it makes you feel normal, which is a sign that you are dependent on marijuana. If you need another substance to feel like your normal self then you have a dependency on that substance.
When quitting, the first step is to make the conscious decision that you want to quit or cut back. You have to put this proclamation in your head and make a commitment to yourself to stick to it. If you need to write it down or keep a journal of your progress then do it. However, you decide to commit, you want to make sure you have a way to remind yourself of the commitment and decision you made and why you made it.
That leads me to my second tip. Find a reason that is good enough to give you incentive to quit or cut back. It could be getting a job, your family, your children or spouse, your health, your finances, your time, or it could be a bigger goal that you want to achieve and you know continued use of marijuana will hold you back. Find that reason to stay on track and keep you from giving in.
Third tip is to find a way to replace your habit. If you habitually smoke weed as soon as you get home or wake up, replace this action with exercise, meditation, working on a side hustle or project, learning how to play an instrument or speak a new language. Find something that will replace that euphoric feeling you get from getting high. I personally like to hit the gym and exercise as a alternative to smoking week. When I work up a good sweat in the gym, I feel more mentally clear and I also get that extra boost of dopamine which gives you that 'runner's high' feeling. You can get this feeling from anything that you enjoy such as hiking, playing an instrument, reading, writing, painting, drawing, photography, going for a walk, traveling, etc. You'll notice that as you go through withdrawal, the longer you go without relapsing, the more you will find new or different activities that you enjoy doing.
A fourth tip, which is very important, is to remove all temptations from your surroundings. In other words, get rid or any immediate access to marijuana that you have. If you have some weed in your possession, give it away to a friend or just dump it if you really want to quit for good. If you don't remove all marijuana from your surroundings, in the back of your mind you will always have that thought of sneaking a quick puff or dab or edible. You'll look at the days, hours, and minutes since the last time you got high and will use the excuse of rewarding yourself for going a certain length of time without getting high. Once you relapse, one puff will turn into one bowl or joint, then that will turn into two then before you know, you're back to you're old habit again. So do yourself a favor and get rid of the weed if you're seriously trying to quit or cut back.
Fifth tip, is pretty obvious but should be mentioned anyway. Remove yourself from people who are smoking or getting high. Do put yourself in a position where your goal or commitment ca be compromised by before around others who are doing the same thing you are trying to refrain from. That's like committing to a no-junk food diet but strolling through the sections of the grocery store that has all the sweets and junk food that you are trying to cut out of your diet. You're setting yourself for failure. Let your friends know that you are trying to quit and if they are real friends, they will respect your decision.
Hope this helps. Withdrawal from marijuana can be really tough but it's really a mentally challenge more than a physical one. Prep your mind to be mentally ready for your challenge and keep setting goals until you are where you want to be. If you want to quit for a week, do it then try going for 2 weeks. If you can make it to 2 weeks then try for a month. If you can survive a month, go for 2 months, and so forth. Make sure you set a realistic goal that you can accomplish. Stick with it, no matter what and I promise you will feel much better and normal again after getting through withdrawal.
Hope this helps, be safe. Peace and Love.
When I was younger I used to smoke ALOT. I mean multiple times a day, everyday. I am not against marijuana nor do I dispute the wonders it can do for someone but marijuana, like all things, can be bad for you if abused.
That was the problem that I had and I am sure many of you can relate. Smoking weed every now and then was never an issue for me but I got to the point of smoking so much that I was dependent on it was an issue. I could not function if I was not able to get high. This is from the time I woke up until before I went to bed. I had to smoke weed. Any occasions or events became an excuse to get high. I could eat but I always wanted to smoke before eating a meal because I felt weed made food taste better.
Weed can be a great herb to enjoy but when you abuse it, you no longer get to experience the benefits. Instead it makes you feel normal, which is a sign that you are dependent on marijuana. If you need another substance to feel like your normal self then you have a dependency on that substance.
When quitting, the first step is to make the conscious decision that you want to quit or cut back. You have to put this proclamation in your head and make a commitment to yourself to stick to it. If you need to write it down or keep a journal of your progress then do it. However, you decide to commit, you want to make sure you have a way to remind yourself of the commitment and decision you made and why you made it.
That leads me to my second tip. Find a reason that is good enough to give you incentive to quit or cut back. It could be getting a job, your family, your children or spouse, your health, your finances, your time, or it could be a bigger goal that you want to achieve and you know continued use of marijuana will hold you back. Find that reason to stay on track and keep you from giving in.
Third tip is to find a way to replace your habit. If you habitually smoke weed as soon as you get home or wake up, replace this action with exercise, meditation, working on a side hustle or project, learning how to play an instrument or speak a new language. Find something that will replace that euphoric feeling you get from getting high. I personally like to hit the gym and exercise as a alternative to smoking week. When I work up a good sweat in the gym, I feel more mentally clear and I also get that extra boost of dopamine which gives you that 'runner's high' feeling. You can get this feeling from anything that you enjoy such as hiking, playing an instrument, reading, writing, painting, drawing, photography, going for a walk, traveling, etc. You'll notice that as you go through withdrawal, the longer you go without relapsing, the more you will find new or different activities that you enjoy doing.
A fourth tip, which is very important, is to remove all temptations from your surroundings. In other words, get rid or any immediate access to marijuana that you have. If you have some weed in your possession, give it away to a friend or just dump it if you really want to quit for good. If you don't remove all marijuana from your surroundings, in the back of your mind you will always have that thought of sneaking a quick puff or dab or edible. You'll look at the days, hours, and minutes since the last time you got high and will use the excuse of rewarding yourself for going a certain length of time without getting high. Once you relapse, one puff will turn into one bowl or joint, then that will turn into two then before you know, you're back to you're old habit again. So do yourself a favor and get rid of the weed if you're seriously trying to quit or cut back.
Fifth tip, is pretty obvious but should be mentioned anyway. Remove yourself from people who are smoking or getting high. Do put yourself in a position where your goal or commitment ca be compromised by before around others who are doing the same thing you are trying to refrain from. That's like committing to a no-junk food diet but strolling through the sections of the grocery store that has all the sweets and junk food that you are trying to cut out of your diet. You're setting yourself for failure. Let your friends know that you are trying to quit and if they are real friends, they will respect your decision.
Hope this helps. Withdrawal from marijuana can be really tough but it's really a mentally challenge more than a physical one. Prep your mind to be mentally ready for your challenge and keep setting goals until you are where you want to be. If you want to quit for a week, do it then try going for 2 weeks. If you can make it to 2 weeks then try for a month. If you can survive a month, go for 2 months, and so forth. Make sure you set a realistic goal that you can accomplish. Stick with it, no matter what and I promise you will feel much better and normal again after getting through withdrawal.
Hope this helps, be safe. Peace and Love.
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