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addicted to marijuana ..
i've been a constant user of marijuana since i was 13 years old. im 20 now. i realize im dependent on it. i cant eat,sleep,have sex, or even a good day without it. im self diagnosed with depression because im afraid if i admit to it to a professional that they might try to take my kids. its really bad. ive NEVER BROUGHT ANY HARM TO MY FAMILY. however im always irritable or have an extreme attitude. so i smoke to keep me balanced and in tune. sometimes i cant focus or even remember what im supposed to do for the day. and i smoke to keep me laughing and keep me well i guess sane.
im looking for tips on quitting and remaining to happy person i normally am. before i started smoking i was top of my class always a star student. everyone liked me and i never had problems excelling. now i just feel worthless and unneeded . i even feel like myt children dont like me as much as i try to make them happy,
im looking for tips on quitting and remaining to happy person i normally am. before i started smoking i was top of my class always a star student. everyone liked me and i never had problems excelling. now i just feel worthless and unneeded . i even feel like myt children dont like me as much as i try to make them happy,
Hi, I stopped smoking pot a couple times in my life and the only symptom I had was night sweats for 3 nights. I didn't even desire it after 3 days. It was a lot easier to stop than cigarettes for me.
Congrats, half the battle is the desire to stop. When you do I bet it will be easier than you think. Don't ever start taking benzo's if there is a choice. I never thought a little pill like valium that you don't even feel when your on it, could make you feel so bad trying to get off them and I took less than prescribed. Stopping pot is nothing like that. You'll be fine, just hang on 3 days and let us know how much better you feel. That extra money in your pocket will be your reward.
Congrats, half the battle is the desire to stop. When you do I bet it will be easier than you think. Don't ever start taking benzo's if there is a choice. I never thought a little pill like valium that you don't even feel when your on it, could make you feel so bad trying to get off them and I took less than prescribed. Stopping pot is nothing like that. You'll be fine, just hang on 3 days and let us know how much better you feel. That extra money in your pocket will be your reward.
"You started your drug use at a time when your brain was still developing, and you were building core concept like self esteem, and how you fit into the world. No wonder you feel kinda lost right now. " Wise words Robin. So it's simply time to regroup, taper off the weed, and get back on track, centering yourself with therapy and if you are so inclined within your church. If the depressiion and anxiety continue, maybe consider seeing a psychiatrist because weed is obviously not the right "medicine" for these problems for you. It's gonna be okay - really. God Bless.
Hi sweetie:
I hope you know that you are NOT worthless and unneeded. Those are irrational feelings...you are a mom, and your children absolutely need you.
I know lots of folks who smoke weed 24/7 and think they are saving the world, but in truth, they end up VERY affected, and negatively, by being stoned all the time. You are to be congratulated for wanting a better life for yourself.
Have you thought about going to an NA meeting? I know you will find a lot of folks there on harder drugs, and there could be a few that make you feel like you dont' have a big problem because your Drug of Choice is pot, but I think 12 step programs are a great way to get sober. They offer MORE than just a way to get clean...they teach you a program for living.
You started your drug use at a time when your brain was still developing, and you were building core concept like self esteem, and how you fit into the world. No wonder you feel kinda lost right now.
There might even be a 12 step group for people addicted to marijuana...I'd research it if I were you. Do you have health insurance? Could you get into some therapy? How about family and close friends? Any of them willing to help you get and stay sober?
I know the weed out there is MUCH MUCH stronger than it was back in my day (I'm 52.) I can tell just from the few times I've smoked in the past 10 years. It's insane how strong the stuff is. Coming off it definitely will cause you some withdrawal symptoms. I agree with the above poster that if you can find a way to taper off it, decreasing your daily intake gradually, you will probably find it easier once you stop altogether.
Finally, though I have to say this: how about your physician? My doctor is very cool about pot; he even offered to sign for my medical marijuana card once I got off opiates (for back pain.) I said "no." since I didn't want to trade one substance for another. Can you talk to your doctor and explain that you don't want to smoke any more and ask for advice? What is your MD's age? The older doctors dont' seem to have a clue about MJ, but the younger ones usually are bit more enlightened.
Do you have a partner who can support you through this process?
Keep posting here...there is light at the end of the tunnel, sweetie...if you want it bad enough, there isn't anything you cannot accomplish.
Hugs,
-Robin
I hope you know that you are NOT worthless and unneeded. Those are irrational feelings...you are a mom, and your children absolutely need you.
I know lots of folks who smoke weed 24/7 and think they are saving the world, but in truth, they end up VERY affected, and negatively, by being stoned all the time. You are to be congratulated for wanting a better life for yourself.
Have you thought about going to an NA meeting? I know you will find a lot of folks there on harder drugs, and there could be a few that make you feel like you dont' have a big problem because your Drug of Choice is pot, but I think 12 step programs are a great way to get sober. They offer MORE than just a way to get clean...they teach you a program for living.
You started your drug use at a time when your brain was still developing, and you were building core concept like self esteem, and how you fit into the world. No wonder you feel kinda lost right now.
There might even be a 12 step group for people addicted to marijuana...I'd research it if I were you. Do you have health insurance? Could you get into some therapy? How about family and close friends? Any of them willing to help you get and stay sober?
I know the weed out there is MUCH MUCH stronger than it was back in my day (I'm 52.) I can tell just from the few times I've smoked in the past 10 years. It's insane how strong the stuff is. Coming off it definitely will cause you some withdrawal symptoms. I agree with the above poster that if you can find a way to taper off it, decreasing your daily intake gradually, you will probably find it easier once you stop altogether.
Finally, though I have to say this: how about your physician? My doctor is very cool about pot; he even offered to sign for my medical marijuana card once I got off opiates (for back pain.) I said "no." since I didn't want to trade one substance for another. Can you talk to your doctor and explain that you don't want to smoke any more and ask for advice? What is your MD's age? The older doctors dont' seem to have a clue about MJ, but the younger ones usually are bit more enlightened.
Do you have a partner who can support you through this process?
Keep posting here...there is light at the end of the tunnel, sweetie...if you want it bad enough, there isn't anything you cannot accomplish.
Hugs,
-Robin
Hello and welcome. Long term pot use can actually cause anxiety,
Depression, lack of motivation, memory loss.
I know it caused my son extreme anxiety, paranoia. to the point of mania.
Especially if you are predisposed to it.
I understand not being able to eat or sleep unless you smoke. When I quit I would gag if I tried to eat. It eventually got better as did my sleep.
Even though you think it keeps you balanced, it could actually be causing most of the symptoms you think it relieves.
Try to smoke less, do a taper before you completely stop.
Debbie
Depression, lack of motivation, memory loss.
I know it caused my son extreme anxiety, paranoia. to the point of mania.
Especially if you are predisposed to it.
I understand not being able to eat or sleep unless you smoke. When I quit I would gag if I tried to eat. It eventually got better as did my sleep.
Even though you think it keeps you balanced, it could actually be causing most of the symptoms you think it relieves.
Try to smoke less, do a taper before you completely stop.
Debbie
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