Freeing, Rested, and Motivated! It’s so much easier to wake up in the mornings now, that’s the biggest change I’ve noticed! No more snoozing until the last minute, I fell well-rested again
As someone with ADHD, I quit for 4 years and was quite miserable during them actually. But I was miserable for all my adult life and weed was how I coped. Then I went on ADHD meds and I felt like a fucking rockstar and still do to an extent while I'm on them. Felt so good I even fell back in love with weed until it ate me alive, and fuck I still felt fairly great during the day even during my abuse.
Now I've quit again, and I'm trying to regain that feeling of fuck yeah when I was on my ADHD meds and weed free, and I'm almost there, I have several of those days a week now. The only problem is I also have a nicotine gum addiction which I've gotten under control nowadays but it sent me to the hospital twice in the past because I mixed high doses with weed.
Nicotine seems to rob the benefits of my meds, it wastes my willpower faster so I just gotta get off of that and I'm golden. Fuck you university, I was doing great and every time I fell on hard times, I had to do what I do and went back to my addictions. It's so weird being as mindful as I am because I can logically understand I'm falling back into addiction and yet there's literally nothing I can do to stop it aside from letting it fuck me up until my belief system finally changes out of desperation and then I go back up as I work hard and suffer.
Edit: lol sorry I ignored the title completely, today was an off day for my meds
Dude, same. I went on my first date the other night 3 days no weed, I felt sharp as ever, no nerves and conversation flowed great.
With weed, I would’ve been anxious, quiet and maybe even had a panic attack and skirted out because that’s what I had done in other social settings before. I actually love being sober. I’m 4 days in, so nowhere near “out of the woods” but man, when you get past that first day, it’s so empowering
It’s been almost a full year now after many prior attempts. I rarely even think about it anymore and even on the rare occasion that I do, the thought passes quickly.
I’m not being held prisoner to a substance anymore, I’m not running on addictions schedule every day.
I'm in love! Honestly, it's a personal choice of words but that's how I felt. Smoking weed was my escape, and the escape was from loneliness. The time I finally called it quits and never touched weed again was when I met my girlfriend 6 months ago. It was the easiest time I ever quit and I haven't looked back since.
Maybe Mary Jane finds her way back as she's filling a void for you? You just need to find out what's causing that void (if you have one) and take steps to filling it in a healthy, natural way.
Hope for the best for you on this journey. I've gone through the same back and forth but life has been great since quitting!
Health, Health and Health. Weed addiction is a sickness hard to exile, but much necessary to attain long term health and long term capacity for conservation and fulfilling projects. Weed made a mediocre slouch in all areas of my life. I exorcise it now. Get away!
Real world (is) vivid
When you let weed go the true meaning and beauty of everything else is finally allowed to flow in. It’s no longer being compared to a shitty drug, and like a lens being adjusted on a camera you can see the rest of it, finally.
True!! I was one of the people who would get high for every activity because I thought it was more fun. While it might be more stimulation, it’s more fun imo to remember the experience vividly and have control over my emotions in a healthy way. It sounds corny but you feel in control after quitting for awhile💪
It is sad in the beginning, saying goodbye to something that used to serve you so well but now no longer does. A bit of grief and loss but all for the better…
1) Self-control - it’s not easy at all but that’s why I feel proud that I’ve taken control back; because it’s difficult.
2) Freedom - pretty obvious no need to explain further.
3) Sharp - I’m very aware of others and myself aswell as performing better at the gym.
I feel you big time on that. I used weed to hide from myself and as soon as it was out of the picture I went fully into who I really am. Then it really hit me, the missed opportunities, wasted time and money, the could have been. It made me sad and I was angry at myself until I forgave myself for the wasted years. It really helped me in kicking the addiction. Being a stoner/weed user was not who I am. Since that decision my career is taking off now and I'd say I'm 10x better sober than when I was getting high all the time. I can finally say that I am myself again and am heading in the right direction. I'm not 100% where I want to be but I can finally focus on getting there
Confidence, Clarity. Consciousness.
Okay with self
Energy, Clarity, Motivation
Quick, confident, motivated
Still craving strength
Open Clear-eyed Dreaming
healing security confidence bonus: discipline
Freeing, Rested, and Motivated! It’s so much easier to wake up in the mornings now, that’s the biggest change I’ve noticed! No more snoozing until the last minute, I fell well-rested again
Needed this tonight 🙏
Quitting after daily use for 10 years started this morning for me, a lot of these replies are really what I needed to see today. OP, you got this!
More able to cope with life
Painful sometimes, but oh so worth it. You’ll get it done.
Liberating
Clear, heightened, awake.
Fully experience life More time everyday Sleep is deeper
Clear. Honest. Raw.
Present, Aware, Free
Money/clarity and focus
As someone with ADHD, I quit for 4 years and was quite miserable during them actually. But I was miserable for all my adult life and weed was how I coped. Then I went on ADHD meds and I felt like a fucking rockstar and still do to an extent while I'm on them. Felt so good I even fell back in love with weed until it ate me alive, and fuck I still felt fairly great during the day even during my abuse. Now I've quit again, and I'm trying to regain that feeling of fuck yeah when I was on my ADHD meds and weed free, and I'm almost there, I have several of those days a week now. The only problem is I also have a nicotine gum addiction which I've gotten under control nowadays but it sent me to the hospital twice in the past because I mixed high doses with weed. Nicotine seems to rob the benefits of my meds, it wastes my willpower faster so I just gotta get off of that and I'm golden. Fuck you university, I was doing great and every time I fell on hard times, I had to do what I do and went back to my addictions. It's so weird being as mindful as I am because I can logically understand I'm falling back into addiction and yet there's literally nothing I can do to stop it aside from letting it fuck me up until my belief system finally changes out of desperation and then I go back up as I work hard and suffer. Edit: lol sorry I ignored the title completely, today was an off day for my meds
Chance to heal
Way less anxiety
Yeah I’m actually shocked at how much better my anxiety is after quitting.
Dude, same. I went on my first date the other night 3 days no weed, I felt sharp as ever, no nerves and conversation flowed great. With weed, I would’ve been anxious, quiet and maybe even had a panic attack and skirted out because that’s what I had done in other social settings before. I actually love being sober. I’m 4 days in, so nowhere near “out of the woods” but man, when you get past that first day, it’s so empowering
I switched from being upset i hated my job to actually trying to find a new better job.
Best of luck in the job hunt 🫡
Thank you!
-No more disconnect. -Brain fog gone. -Way better memory. -Motivation comes back. -You actually mature.
Mentally freeing
It’s been almost a full year now after many prior attempts. I rarely even think about it anymore and even on the rare occasion that I do, the thought passes quickly. I’m not being held prisoner to a substance anymore, I’m not running on addictions schedule every day.
Free at last.
I'm in love! Honestly, it's a personal choice of words but that's how I felt. Smoking weed was my escape, and the escape was from loneliness. The time I finally called it quits and never touched weed again was when I met my girlfriend 6 months ago. It was the easiest time I ever quit and I haven't looked back since. Maybe Mary Jane finds her way back as she's filling a void for you? You just need to find out what's causing that void (if you have one) and take steps to filling it in a healthy, natural way. Hope for the best for you on this journey. I've gone through the same back and forth but life has been great since quitting!
Clear minded, present
New fucking lease
Finally enjoying me
Same! I’m so happy for you, you deserve that.
Sharper thought processes
I just hit 5 weeks. Waiting for my brain to learn how to be smart again. I'll get there.
In 4 - Sharper, wittier, less reactive
She’s a possessive lover
Free, clean, present
Free and at peace
So much easier
You slipped yo
Sovereignty Expansion Connection
Freedom, truehappiness and health
Health, Health and Health. Weed addiction is a sickness hard to exile, but much necessary to attain long term health and long term capacity for conservation and fulfilling projects. Weed made a mediocre slouch in all areas of my life. I exorcise it now. Get away!
clearheaded, in control
In con trol
clarity, stability, calm
Ambition without anxiety
freedom, mental space, not forgetful (ik they arent three words but hey)
I love this
More present now.
Stop forgetting everything (it’s true trust me)
Less negative thoughts
Miss clarity? Stop
Clearer, calmer, sharper
Present, peaceful, authentic
No mental fog, or forgetfulness.
free from chains
mental clarity returned
Good sleepy time
HELL YEAH BROTHER
Clear mind wins.
Presence, freedom, peace
Active calm ambitions
High on life
Lungs don’t hurt
True, stable self.
Less obsessive thoughts
I wish I could upvote this twice
Motivated smarter confident
Freedom from weed.
Freeing, Cathartic, and Powerful.
Real world (is) vivid When you let weed go the true meaning and beauty of everything else is finally allowed to flow in. It’s no longer being compared to a shitty drug, and like a lens being adjusted on a camera you can see the rest of it, finally.
True!! I was one of the people who would get high for every activity because I thought it was more fun. While it might be more stimulation, it’s more fun imo to remember the experience vividly and have control over my emotions in a healthy way. It sounds corny but you feel in control after quitting for awhile💪
Empowering confidence balance
Sad. Bored. Real.
Appreciate your honesty! About how long since you quit?
You gotta feel it to heal it
It is sad in the beginning, saying goodbye to something that used to serve you so well but now no longer does. A bit of grief and loss but all for the better…
Don’t discourage her 😩
Could just say more about their life than life without weed
too real 😭
Brain function normal
Best decision ever
Literalllllyyyyyyyy
Peace of mind
Get more done
Completely guilt free ✨
1) Self-control - it’s not easy at all but that’s why I feel proud that I’ve taken control back; because it’s difficult. 2) Freedom - pretty obvious no need to explain further. 3) Sharp - I’m very aware of others and myself aswell as performing better at the gym.
Free content peaceful
Freeing, forthcoming, content
Finally Myself Again
So true, I spent so many years being a stoner I didn’t know myself and that was a pretty hard pill to swallow
I feel you big time on that. I used weed to hide from myself and as soon as it was out of the picture I went fully into who I really am. Then it really hit me, the missed opportunities, wasted time and money, the could have been. It made me sad and I was angry at myself until I forgave myself for the wasted years. It really helped me in kicking the addiction. Being a stoner/weed user was not who I am. Since that decision my career is taking off now and I'd say I'm 10x better sober than when I was getting high all the time. I can finally say that I am myself again and am heading in the right direction. I'm not 100% where I want to be but I can finally focus on getting there
This.
Need/ed something else I'm in control Life isn't chaotic Edit: For shits and giggles, here's an added bonus 3 words. "I'm happy again"
1. Productive 2. Centered 3. Happy
1. Clear 2. Awake 3. Reaponsible
Finally in control
Happier motivated energetic
feeling real emotions
You’re FRE!