The Quit Team
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Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 87
Thanks for the welcomes, I need this to stick. On the surface I have so much to live for beautiful kids, mrs and life but I feel like a crying clown on the inside sometimes. We all moved to the countryside 3 years ago and I got better but I soon found a source for my vices. You can’t escape yourself though I guess
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 754
Recognizable stuff in quite a few aspects, although I do wish I lived in the countryside. Even if you have so much to stay sober for, it can be hard at times and for me, that adds to the frustration.
Country side…I am thinking long walks. What I’ve learnt is that my mind really calms down from longer-duration-mild-intensity-exercise. What’s your situation in the department of hobbies?
Country side…I am thinking long walks. What I’ve learnt is that my mind really calms down from longer-duration-mild-intensity-exercise. What’s your situation in the department of hobbies?
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Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 87
It can be, sobriety under no threat right now as had 3 teeth out today and sore! Yes lots of beautiful places to visit round here on the border of the Cotswolds can start enjoying it more now I won’t be stoned / hungover with no energy. Covid certainly didn’t help my addictions whatsoever I think that’s similar to a lot of people in active addiction
hopping for freedom
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 847
I'm just popping in to say hi. I started my big quit attempt in 2014, after smoking daily for over 20 years. I wanted to share that it is possible to quit and be happy without it. I don't remember all the details from quitting but I remember that I sat on the couch under a blanket, wallowing in discomfort and depression for months while my brain rewired. I sat with it, accepted it. I had to put a lot of work in - thinking thinking thinking, deep conversations with myself about my relationship with weed. It was the hardest thing I had ever done. However, I did it!. I learned that I was a lot more relaxed without weed (once I had adjusted). That was the biggest shocker.
Over the years I did relapse a few times. One time I think I was back on it for over a year. But each time I quit it was a bit easier because I had learned a lot the previous times. I think being highly motivated is necessary. I wanted badly to be free from being a slave to weed. I didn't want to be constantly planning my life around when I was going to smoke, where I would get it from, if I could get it when I went on holiday, how I would hide it from friends who may judge me... on and on and on. Don't even get me started on the lethargy or shame.
That was an amazing eight years ago. Where has the time gone? I'll always be grateful for the help I got here and hoping the best for others. I wish I could be here more to help encourage others as I was when I was in the dark days.
Over the years I did relapse a few times. One time I think I was back on it for over a year. But each time I quit it was a bit easier because I had learned a lot the previous times. I think being highly motivated is necessary. I wanted badly to be free from being a slave to weed. I didn't want to be constantly planning my life around when I was going to smoke, where I would get it from, if I could get it when I went on holiday, how I would hide it from friends who may judge me... on and on and on. Don't even get me started on the lethargy or shame.
That was an amazing eight years ago. Where has the time gone? I'll always be grateful for the help I got here and hoping the best for others. I wish I could be here more to help encourage others as I was when I was in the dark days.
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 754
Small update from The Netherlands. Didn’t use any, which I consider to be a small miracle, given the amounts of stress I experienced this week. It’s probably due to detox or whatever so I tried to label it as a useful experience, but it was in no way enjoyable. Things seem to have calmed down somewhat now.
Sober weekend number 5 awaits. Let’s make the best of it.
Sober weekend number 5 awaits. Let’s make the best of it.
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 754
Just checking in to see how everyone is doing? This place has gone really quiet over time and I’ve had my share in that as well.
I’m still hanging in there, almost seven weeks now. It’s going quite smooth actually at the moment, until all of a sudden it isn’t. Today has been one of those days where I feel my motivation waning. Maybe that’s why I am checking in
Hope to hear from you and wishing you all the very best.
I’m still hanging in there, almost seven weeks now. It’s going quite smooth actually at the moment, until all of a sudden it isn’t. Today has been one of those days where I feel my motivation waning. Maybe that’s why I am checking in
Hope to hear from you and wishing you all the very best.
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Washington state
Posts: 571
Congrats FDM! That's a wonderful beginning!
When you feel your motivation falling, remember how you'd feel if you picked up again.
Don't let temporary emotions derail your hard work of the last 7 weeks.
Find other means to adjust your attitude.
It will be worth it.
When you feel your motivation falling, remember how you'd feel if you picked up again.
Don't let temporary emotions derail your hard work of the last 7 weeks.
Find other means to adjust your attitude.
It will be worth it.
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 983
I’m doing good thanks FDM, best I’ve been mentally and otherwise for a long time. I do get the odd sensation that I feel slightly emotional less sometimes but I think that’s just because it’s such an unfamiliar feeling to be so stable if that makes sense 😂 I have had a lot of difficult situations to deal with over the last 4 months and I’ve handled all extremely well, rationally and completely sober aswell.
baby girl due in 2 weeks so very excited to meet her now. How you doing this week?
baby girl due in 2 weeks so very excited to meet her now. How you doing this week?
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