Marijuana Detox

Jordy · Newbie Joined: Dec 03, 2007 Posts: 21 Location: NZ

I'm a heaver smoker 3-6 times. I use it for a number of reasons, to relive bordom, to enhance daily activities, kick in other drugs, keep my depression and anxiety at bay etc. However I stopped smoking a week ago and have had broken sleeping patterns, irrtablity and alot of sweating. This is the second time i've tried to cut down (I've tried hundreds of times but failed miserably). Of course there are upsides to not smoking, but I want to know what to do to make this easier. Does anyone who has stopped or cut down have any tips on how they did it. Also is there any cannabis alternatives that work besides spice and youre standard herbs ie blue lotus, passion flower.

Tony · Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 8:10 pm

Jordy · Newbie Joined: Dec 03, 2007 Posts: 21 Location: NZ

Awesome, cheers for the info man I just go some omega 3 and it seems to be helping. I been a week without out it now and it's getting a bit easier, might go see the doctor about that those medications though.

appreacite the advice

leif · Newbie Joined: Mar 13, 2006 Posts: 17 Location: nz

yeh man i know how your feeling i gave up after heavy use awhile ago and suffered major irratability and increased depression symptoms including loosing my temper at the slightest instigation. i just realised that this is withdrawal and just hardened up and saw it thru its an experience that convinced me that i didnt want to become that heavy smoker again.Mental medication. Fuk doctors they never helped me when i had all sorts of energy depriving physycal and mental conditions, all they did was try and prescribe me anti-depressants. I walked out.
But through it all it was worth it without a doubt you dont realize how much heavy smoking actually effects you until you stop and see how much energy returns as well as focus and motivation, having more self esteem and confidence. i gave up for three months then (because i didnt dislike smoking just realized i was abusing it) started just smoking on the odd occasion when i feel the time is right and its great. everything in moderation. good luck man.

Jordy · Newbie Joined: Dec 03, 2007 Posts: 21 Location: NZ

Yea man anti depressants don't do it for me they just mess me up even more, that's why I started smoking heavy cause you're stonned all the time and don't have the energy to worry bout anything. Im getting my energy back however and feel more compelled to do more with my life. I almost caved in tonight though, had a jug of beer and felt like it didn't matter if I smoke, all I wanted was that lovely cerebal feeling but "just" managed to avoid it (thank god). I fully agree it should be in moderation though, But I think i'll have to stay away from my cannibis using mates for a bit.

Cheers for the support

Luckman

Velocitor · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 11:34 pm

I just stopped smoking, no withdrawal symptoms, no wants, no nothing, just sleep like a baby.

Suppose everyones different, I just never seen anyone who's actually failed to quit it, if they put their mind to it?

A bit like, having a beer everyday you physiologically just pick up a beer every day perhaps?

Could it be partially that you've always got weed around and its just so easy to have a sesh?
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Jordy · Newbie Joined: Dec 03, 2007 Posts: 21 Location: NZ

Yea that's pretty lucky, I guess it just depends on the person, I suffer from depression ocd and anxiety quite badly so I think that makes a difference. I just got dependent on smoking to escape my problems and my obessiveness makes it hard to break away from that cycle. Having the herb around me does make it real easy to have a sesh tho, so I just trying to dinstance myself from it for now.

Paul13 · Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 3:21 pm

daddyO · Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 6:52 pm

"Detox" is the wrong term for what you are trying to do.

To "detox" or detoxify is the removal of poison or toxic stuff.

Cannabis is extremely non-toxic which is one of the reasons our bodys dont work overtime to get rid of it like they do with other real poisons like alcohol.

.............. and you drank a jug of beer and it made you want some pot.

Sounds like one drug ( booze ) made you have a craving for another drug.

I get the feeling be it ciggies, coffe, booze or cannabis ................... some people will always use a drug as a bit of a crutch .

Jordy · Newbie Joined: Dec 03, 2007 Posts: 21 Location: NZ

My bad dude, I should have said flush my system out. In no way do I think the herb is posion, I believe when used in the right ways it's very benifical spiritually mentally and physically. I don't think i'll be drinking for awhile if it's going to make me crave.

Jordy · Newbie Joined: Dec 03, 2007 Posts: 21 Location: NZ

Ahhhh well I didn't last I had a session but I feel It is okay as long as I can stop again. I also think it's better to cut down down bit by bit than to go totally cold turkey. sorry if these posts are annoying but It's just good to get my feelings out.


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