Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 6 Location: SURREY, BC CANADA
Pot Withdrawal Posted: 08-04-07 00:47am
P.S. Please do not tell me it is
psychological, that was what I was led to
believe before I got addicted. It is b.s.
and the people who say that don't know
what they are talking about. It is
addictive and the withdrawals are real,
not in mine or anybody elses head. When
you smoke morning to night for years, your
body will let you know when you don't get
it.
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young Girl
Especially EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 13932 Location: everythings better in, texas USA
Posted: 08-04-07 01:08am
well this happened to my bf alot when he
started to quit and cut back
he went from 10 "blunts" (literally ) a
day to now haveing one or two bowls a day
he would get so mad and upset and edgy
he would feel sick and tired all the time
he got headaches and stuff
never wommited
im not sre whats wrong or why you are
haveing withdrawls
the best way to cut back is to start
smokeing a little in the morning a little
at noon and a little at night before bed
then cut out the noon and just smoke a
little in the morning and a little at
night
i dont think its a chemical dependancy as
its more of a mental dependancy of it all
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everyday_struggle
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 304
Posted: 08-06-07 17:59pm
i do not know about yall but ive stopped
smoking for drug tests and the only
withdrawal i ever feel is that, at a
certain time i normally smoke. I just
dont. Sometimes i do have insomnia but i
dont think its because of withdrawals. It
does help me relax and unwind from my day.
But who knows there arent any chemicals in
weed that cause physical dependance. Just
the "ritual" habit that comes from
smoking. =)
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thomas rogers
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Aug 2007 Posts: 1 Location: woodstock
Ganga Withdrawal Posted: 08-17-07 15:45pm
hello. im 53 and ive had a regular daily
habit since i was 19. i'm trying to stop
now. its my third day. i ve had a rough
time of it. spent most of my life playing
music on the streets and in small clubs.
hardly anybody smokes as much as me. i was
smoking about 4 or five joints a day. at
night i would stay up and watch dvd s and
eat. im trying to stop now. ive had
problems with depression since i was 9 yrs
old. at first ganga helped me come out of
my shell and play the guitar better. now i
get high and i dont even play. it has
really hurt my social life. i find myself
getting bored with people and runnning
home to smoke. my daughter and grandson
are here and im trying to be cheerful but
i feel a depression pain in my stomach and
im worried im gonna go nuts in front of
them. i dont want to be weak and dump on
them with all my problems cause i know it
doesnt help. its been great seeing other
people s reaction and know im not alone in
feeling hypochondria, paranoia, a sense of
being lost and most of all this sense that
im a real mess up. that ive messed up my
life, my relationships w/ my family and my
x's and my career. so thats the bad part
of it. lately at 53, i find that ganga
doesnt get me high it just dulls all these
feelings. so i shared.......on top of it
im not sure i want to stop. its become so
normal. it' s so expensive. i feeel
pathetic
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everyday_struggle
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 304
Posted: 08-17-07 15:51pm
seems like you are suffering from
depression. Weed is known to cause
depression when your coming off the high.
Why dont you take up a hobby that makes
you feel good about yourself? I mean the
only way to feel about life is if you have
purpose and you seem like you dont. Just
take it one day at a time. You may have
smoke 4 to 5 joints a day. But i smoke
that much in blunts. I can guarantee you,
that you havent smoked as much as me and i
dont get bummed. I suggest handling your
other issues before tackling weed.
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young Girl
Especially EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 13932 Location: everythings better in, texas USA
Posted: 08-17-07 16:16pm
everyday_struggle
wrote:
seems like you are suffering
from depression. Weed is known to cause
depression when your coming off the high.
Why dont you take up a hobby that makes
you feel good about yourself? I mean the
only way to feel about life is if you have
purpose and you seem like you dont. Just
take it one day at a time. You may have
smoke 4 to 5 joints a day. But i smoke
that much in blunts. I can guarantee you,
that you havent smoked as much as me and i
dont get bummed. I suggest handling your
other issues before tackling
weed.
you guarentee they havent smoked as much
as you...
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leavenodanbehind
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Aug 2007 Posts: 1
Posted: 08-25-07 16:09pm
I've been smoking pretty much everyday for
the past 2 years, the longest break being
about 2-3 days (you know, to study for
midterms, finals) and now as the summer is
ending i've decided to stop smoking. I've
stopped for 11 days so far and I've had
some withdrawal signs like everyone else
here has (mood swings, always felling
tired, headaches, coughing up all sorts of
weird crap) but i found that the thing
that helps the most is to exercise for at
least a half hour daily and to drink lots
and lots of water. also, if you eat alot
of fruits and vegetables it really helps
you feel better
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gabi13
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 6 Location: SURREY, BC CANADA
Pot Withdrawal Posted: 08-27-07 15:28pm
I have been without it for 3 weeks and was
getting sicker and sicker. I actually got
the flu, had pain in my bones, terrible
headaches, insomnia, low energy.....I
smoked a few times since and my flu and
aches disappeared almost immediately. My
husband got it for me because he saw how
sick I was and he likes me better when I
smoke. I am smoking very little now
compared to before, but am scared to quit
completely. It takes more than 3 weeks to
get better, and I feel like I am a better
and more productive person on it. Without
it i am slow, humorless and unmotivated to
do anything. I am not the typical pothead
people think most smokers are. I am very
active, go to the gym, educate myself,
raise a 2 year old, and keep the house
clean. I know many people like that, even
lawyers. I just hate needing it, that's
why I am trying to quit. And I only smoke
the good organic stuff and it is so good,
I feel like my body feels better when I
have it. Am I just an addict or is it my
solution to being a normal-functioning
human being?
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young Girl
Especially EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 13932 Location: everythings better in, texas USA
Re: Pot Withdrawal Posted: 08-27-07 15:45pm
gabi13
wrote:
I have been without it for 3
weeks and was getting sicker and sicker.
I actually got the flu, had pain in my
bones, terrible headaches, insomnia, low
energy.....I smoked a few times since and
my flu and aches disappeared almost
immediately. My husband got it for me
because he saw how sick I was and he likes
me better when I smoke. I am smoking very
little now compared to before, but am
scared to quit completely. It takes more
than 3 weeks to get better, and I feel
like I am a better and more productive
person on it. Without it i am slow,
humorless and unmotivated to do anything.
I am not the typical pothead people think
most smokers are. I am very active, go to
the gym, educate myself, raise a 2 year
old, and keep the house clean. I know
many people like that, even lawyers. I
just hate needing it, that's why I am
trying to quit. And I only smoke the good
organic stuff and it is so good, I feel
like my body feels better when I have it.
Am I just an addict or is it my solution
to being a normal-functioning human
being?
you cannot get phisically adicted to pot
its all mental
and i guarentee you that the flu you got
had nothing to do with stop smokeing
you cant get sick from quiting and you
cant get the flu or anything like that
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gabi13
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 6 Location: SURREY, BC CANADA
Pot Withdrawal Posted: 08-27-07 17:23pm
Yes you can get physically addicted. You
are putting THC and other chemicals into
your body steadily day by day for years,
your body goes into shock when it does not
get it. I believed this lie about not
being addictive before I smoked years ago
and when the withdrawal symptoms came I
could not figure it out. It took me weeks
to figure out why I am so sick. I was
looking up on the internet which symptoms
I had and what disease I possibly had.? I
went to the doctor many times. Then I
came across a website that talked about
withdrawal symptoms and the people
chatting had the same symptoms. There
were also very intelligent explanations
for all of this, I just know that it was
not in my head. It would be helpful if
people who have experience with quitting
after smoking for many years had an imput.
Also people who have knowledge about
marijuana, not the myths but the truth. Do
you know that it has been almost legalized
here in Canada, it is not like other drugs
at all, except it is addictive. I would
just appreciate some real advice, not a
lecture or telling me it is all in my
head.
Peace
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young Girl
Especially EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 13932 Location: everythings better in, texas USA
Re: Pot Withdrawal Posted: 08-27-07 17:32pm
gabi13
wrote:
Yes you can get physically
addicted. You are putting THC and other
chemicals into your body steadily day by
day for years, your body goes into shock
when it does not get it. I believed this
lie about not being addictive before I
smoked years ago and when the withdrawal
symptoms came I could not figure it out.
It took me weeks to figure out why I am so
sick. I was looking up on the internet
which symptoms I had and what disease I
possibly had.? I went to the doctor many
times. Then I came across a website that
talked about withdrawal symptoms and the
people chatting had the same symptoms.
There were also very intelligent
explanations for all of this, I just know
that it was not in my head. It would be
helpful if people who have experience
with quitting after smoking for many years
had an imput. Also people who have
knowledge about marijuana, not the myths
but the truth. Do you know that it has
been almost legalized here in Canada, it
is not like other drugs at all, except it
is addictive. I would just appreciate
some real advice, not a lecture or telling
me it is all in my head.
Peace
All I know that I get physically addicted
and many people I know who smoke heavily
as well. But I am not here to argue about
it, there are studies showing both. My
symptoms are real and many other smokers
will agree with me. The question is "How
do I get it out of my system without
feeling too sick? The coughing up stuff
and sweating means the body is getting rid
of the THC. It is stored in fat cells and
even hair follicles. I feel worse when I
detox my body too quick, that is why I
wanted to taper it down to make it easier,
but I get addictive when I have it at
home. I stop craving it after 2-3 days
but feel physically ill.
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jaydog225
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Atlanta
Weed Withdrawal Posted: 09-06-07 10:27am
Hey guys.. i just want to share a little
about me with yall...
Im 19 years old.. and ive been smoking
weed daily.. average of about 12 times a
week for 2 1/2 years now... and ive come
to realize that very few go far with
smoking weed... ive thought before it was
fine.. or its cool.. but few people have
the disipline to smoke weed very often..
and still do the things that they want to
do. I have began to see that I am lazy
because of it... i have less
concentration.. and i cant sleep well if i
dont smoke that day.. so i decided to kick
the habit about a week ago.. along with my
cigarette habit.. and yes it was hard...
but its mind over body.. and its actually
you who makes the withdrawal harder than
it really is.. because u dwell on it
instead of knowing that its 90% in your
head.. just keep yourself busy.. or chill
with friends... the first couple of days i
was anxious and annoyed... especially
dealing with having to quit cigarettes and
weed (newports which i smoked since i was
16 about half a pack a day).. but now a
week later.. ITS MUCH EASIER.. AND I AM A
FREE MAN BECAUSE OF IT. oh yea not to
mention about a hundred dollars that i
have saved in a week. Good luck all of
yall.. and trust me what ever they say
about weed being good for you and all
that... is wrong.. over a long period of
time it messes with your brain chemistry..
or the balance of different chemicals in
your brain.. there is no telling what will
happen and it all depends on every
person's physiology. Remember mind over
body.. keep your self busy.. quit.. u can
do it.
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Shaman Omaha
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Sep 2007 Posts: 2
Thc Withdrawal Posted: 09-12-07 12:56pm
Hello,
I just signed up after doing a Google
search for "marijuana + withdrawal +
headache."
Here's my story in brief. I smoked
heavily for many years and did everything
else. Then in 1990 I quit and did AA and
NA. for 15 years I used nothing, then
started drinking an occasional glass of
wine and smoking pot. I didn't have
problems with the wine, but the pot became
a daily experience. I live in Northern
California, and the pot here is extremely
strong. Like most people, I smoked GTs.
I could tell if was interfering with my
life, so I decided to quit, and Sunday was
my last day (9/9/07). Since then I've had
headaches and poor sleep. I get tired
during the day, but a brief rest helps.
Anybody have an idea of how long the
headaches last?
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everyday_struggle
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 304
Posted: 09-12-07 13:01pm
the_girlfreind
wrote:
everyday_struggle
wrote:
seems like you are suffering
from depression. Weed is known to cause
depression when your coming off the high.
Why dont you take up a hobby that makes
you feel good about yourself? I mean the
only way to feel about life is if you have
purpose and you seem like you dont. Just
take it one day at a time. You may have
smoke 4 to 5 joints a day. But i smoke
that much in blunts. I can guarantee you,
that you havent smoked as much as me and i
dont get bummed. I suggest handling your
other issues before tackling
weed.
you guarentee they havent smoked as much
as you...
i buy weed by the p0unds h0ney, get a
clue. suzy homemaker.
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everyday_struggle
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 304
Re: Thc Withdrawal Posted: 09-12-07 13:06pm
Shaman Omaha
wrote:
Hello,
I just signed up after doing a Google
search for "marijuana + withdrawal +
headache."
Here's my story in brief. I smoked
heavily for many years and did everything
else. Then in 1990 I quit and did AA and
NA. for 15 years I used nothing, then
started drinking an occasional glass of
wine and smoking pot. I didn't have
problems with the wine, but the pot became
a daily experience. I live in Northern
California, and the pot here is extremely
strong. Like most people, I smoked GTs.
I could tell if was interfering with my
life, so I decided to quit, and Sunday was
my last day (9/9/07). Since then I've had
headaches and poor sleep. I get tired
during the day, but a brief rest helps.
Anybody have an idea of how long the
headaches
last?
your headaches are caused by the lack of
poor sleep. I tried to read the bible
since its so boring to go to sleep. Also
dont go to your bed and force yourself to
sleep will not work, ive tried it.
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Ingi
Supporter
Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 8783 Location: Grinning like a Cheshire Cat,
http://www.healthcenter.txstate.edu/health
ed/atod/marijuana.htm
Is marijuana addictive?
No one would argue that marijuana is as
addictive as alcohol or cocaine; however,
it is wrong to say that marijuana is not
at all addictive. Recent studies have
found that marijuana has addictive
properties. Both animal and human studies
show physical and psychological withdrawal
symptoms from marijuana, including
irritability, restlessness, insomnia,
nausea and intense dreams. Tolerance to
marijuana also builds up rapidly. Heavy
users need an 8 times higher dose of
marijuana to get the same effect as
infrequent users.
For a small percentage of people who use
it, marijuana can be highly addictive. It
is estimated that 10 percent to 14 percent
of users become heavily dependent. More
than 120,000 people in the United States
seek treatment for marijuana addiction
every year. Because the consequences of
marijuana use can be subtle, it is more
difficult to recognize signs of addiction.
Cultural and societal beliefs that
marijuana is not addictive make it less
likely that people will seek help or find
support in order to quit.
http://www.healthcenter.txstate.edu/health
ed/atod/marijuana.htm
Is marijuana addictive?
No one would argue that marijuana is as
addictive as alcohol or cocaine; however,
it is wrong to say that marijuana is not
at all addictive. Recent studies have
found that marijuana has addictive
properties. Both animal and human studies
show physical and psychological withdrawal
symptoms from marijuana, including
irritability, restlessness, insomnia,
nausea and intense dreams. Tolerance to
marijuana also builds up rapidly. Heavy
users need an 8 times higher dose of
marijuana to get the same effect as
infrequent users.
For a small percentage of people who use
it, marijuana can be highly addictive. It
is estimated that 10 percent to 14 percent
of users become heavily dependent. More
than 120,000 people in the United States
seek treatment for marijuana addiction
every year. Because the consequences of
marijuana use can be subtle, it is more
difficult to recognize signs of addiction.
Cultural and societal beliefs that
marijuana is not addictive make it less
likely that people will seek help or find
support in order to quit.
As someone who smokes a lot, i would
agreee. I do get insomnia when i dont
smoke. But its not like cigarettes because
people who dont smoke get in a bad mood,
where as, i dont. I have freinds that
smoke and have stopped and they dont
change. I do have a high tolerance which
is why i smoke a lot. I stop for 3 days
sometimes, and then on the fourth day, the
high i get is like i never smoked before.
The only consequences of weed that i know
about is the health ofcourse and the fact
that you can go to jail because of it.
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young Girl
Especially EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 13932 Location: everythings better in, texas USA
Posted: 09-12-07 13:37pm
everyday_struggle
wrote:
the_girlfreind
wrote:
everyday_struggle
wrote:
seems like you are suffering
from depression. Weed is known to cause
depression when your coming off the high.
Why dont you take up a hobby that makes
you feel good about yourself? I mean the
only way to feel about life is if you have
purpose and you seem like you dont. Just
take it one day at a time. You may have
smoke 4 to 5 joints a day. But i smoke
that much in blunts. I can guarantee you,
that you havent smoked as much as me and i
dont get bummed. I suggest handling your
other issues before tackling
weed.
you guarentee they havent smoked as much
as you...
i buy weed by the p0unds h0ney, get a
clue. suzy
homemaker.
does you DAUGHTER know this?...
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everyday_struggle
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 304
Posted: 09-12-07 14:35pm
the_girlfreind
wrote:
everyday_struggle
wrote:
the_girlfreind
wrote:
everyday_struggle
wrote:
seems like you are suffering
from depression. Weed is known to cause
depression when your coming off the high.
Why dont you take up a hobby that makes
you feel good about yourself? I mean the
only way to feel about life is if you have
purpose and you seem like you dont. Just
take it one day at a time. You may have
smoke 4 to 5 joints a day. But i smoke
that much in blunts. I can guarantee you,
that you havent smoked as much as me and i
dont get bummed. I suggest handling your
other issues before tackling
weed.
you guarentee they havent smoked as much
as you...
i buy weed by the p0unds h0ney, get a
clue. suzy
homemaker.
does you DAUGHTER know this?...
my daughter is 4, would u also like me to
give her the details on how she was
concieved? I hope that you when your kid
is born, you become a mom and not your
kids best freind. My daughter does not and
will not know the things that i do. You
should learn that now before you start
being buddy buddies with your kid. You
have a lot to grow up and a lot more to
experiance before you can start commenting
on such subjects, i dont care even if you
google it.
As a wise man once said..
The only
source of knowledge is experience.
