Originally Posted by FlyingDutchMan

I am with Dee on the exercise-tip. It does wonders for my mind. Calms it down, makes me feel at ease. Cardio works best for me, especially outdoors.

Thankfully I more or less quit drinking alcohol automatically when I quit smoking (both cigarettes and pot at the same time). I don't think it's a good idea to substitute one for the other, as you've said yourself. I do know that it can be hard to relax with kids around!

But there is hope! I am at the six-week-mark today and I can truly say I am much better in dealing with stress when I don't smoke pot. I hope you can say the same in a short while.