Trying a weed free weekend
Documenting this here as a reminder for when I feel like giving up
today I laughed...and I mean really laughed. Its been a while since I had a proper giggle with someone and felt it. Its made me realise weed has be killing my personality and sense of humour. I properly enjoyed conversations today and interacted with my clients instead of silently wishing I wasnt there. Iv missed that!
today I laughed...and I mean really laughed. Its been a while since I had a proper giggle with someone and felt it. Its made me realise weed has be killing my personality and sense of humour. I properly enjoyed conversations today and interacted with my clients instead of silently wishing I wasnt there. Iv missed that!
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And it was something which surprised me after getting sober.
This didn't happen over night and I needed AA meetings to give me something to do during my evenings and weekends. However, within a year I could see the quality of my life having improved.
Life certainly isn't an easy ride now that I am sober. But it is much less complicated without having to use a crutch in almost every social situation.
Still going strong. My brain trying to throw me curve balls but trying my best to ignore and carry on through.
im saving the money id spend on weed and planning on using it for a hobbie im interested in so this seems to be an incentive to keep going. Iv also not bought myself any new clothes for so long as all the extra cash I have goes on smoke so hoping to treat myself to a few new items once I save up. Trying to focus on the positives that will come from it.
im saving the money id spend on weed and planning on using it for a hobbie im interested in so this seems to be an incentive to keep going. Iv also not bought myself any new clothes for so long as all the extra cash I have goes on smoke so hoping to treat myself to a few new items once I save up. Trying to focus on the positives that will come from it.
That's fantastic, Lpg.
At nearly 1 1/2 years clean, my brain is still trying to throw me curve balls.
Yesterday (Thanksgiving) my sister was toking on the back porch. And I had that fleeting (like 1/2 a second) thought of "oh, just one toke".
I keep hoping that completely disappears. It's annoying but very manageable.
Keep focusing on the good things and you'll do fine.
And yeah, aren't the savings amazing?!
At nearly 1 1/2 years clean, my brain is still trying to throw me curve balls.
Yesterday (Thanksgiving) my sister was toking on the back porch. And I had that fleeting (like 1/2 a second) thought of "oh, just one toke".
I keep hoping that completely disappears. It's annoying but very manageable.
Keep focusing on the good things and you'll do fine.
And yeah, aren't the savings amazing?!
That's fantastic, Lpg.
At nearly 1 1/2 years clean, my brain is still trying to throw me curve balls.
Yesterday (Thanksgiving) my sister was toking on the back porch. And I had that fleeting (like 1/2 a second) thought of "oh, just one toke".
I keep hoping that completely disappears. It's annoying but very manageable.
Keep focusing on the good things and you'll do fine.
And yeah, aren't the savings amazing?!
At nearly 1 1/2 years clean, my brain is still trying to throw me curve balls.
Yesterday (Thanksgiving) my sister was toking on the back porch. And I had that fleeting (like 1/2 a second) thought of "oh, just one toke".
I keep hoping that completely disappears. It's annoying but very manageable.
Keep focusing on the good things and you'll do fine.
And yeah, aren't the savings amazing?!
Yeah savings will soon all add up
Day 7, longest time iv managed at home. Other times have been forced by a holiday.
Had a few tears last night giving it 'this isnt fair why cant I keep doing it' but I think that's because everyone is going out tonight including my fiance and fear of feeling left out. Normally if im high I dont give a hoot about being alone.
decided instead im going to enjoy my time alone, have a clear out in the house, and if its a clear night I might go out for a nice walk.
another positive, I was having stomach pains when I got up from over eating at night from the munchies and that seems to be gone.
Had a few tears last night giving it 'this isnt fair why cant I keep doing it' but I think that's because everyone is going out tonight including my fiance and fear of feeling left out. Normally if im high I dont give a hoot about being alone.
decided instead im going to enjoy my time alone, have a clear out in the house, and if its a clear night I might go out for a nice walk.
another positive, I was having stomach pains when I got up from over eating at night from the munchies and that seems to be gone.
Congrats on 1 week! That's so good!
But, it's still early days and your mood and emotions are going to be all over the place. Not only for social reasons but for physical reasons too. Detox is going to take a while, especially if you carry any extra weight.
The benefits of not smoking were subtler for me than giving up the drink. I never got the "pink cloud" effect with getting clean. And it seemed to take longer for me to get over the "poor me" attitude.
But, I'm not going back. I love being completely sober. It's awesome and worth the work.
Use this website. Complain all you want. We are here to support.
But, it's still early days and your mood and emotions are going to be all over the place. Not only for social reasons but for physical reasons too. Detox is going to take a while, especially if you carry any extra weight.
The benefits of not smoking were subtler for me than giving up the drink. I never got the "pink cloud" effect with getting clean. And it seemed to take longer for me to get over the "poor me" attitude.
But, I'm not going back. I love being completely sober. It's awesome and worth the work.
Use this website. Complain all you want. We are here to support.
Congrats on 1 week! That's so good!
But, it's still early days and your mood and emotions are going to be all over the place. Not only for social reasons but for physical reasons too. Detox is going to take a while, especially if you carry any extra weight.
The benefits of not smoking were subtler for me than giving up the drink. I never got the "pink cloud" effect with getting clean. And it seemed to take longer for me to get over the "poor me" attitude.
But, I'm not going back. I love being completely sober. It's awesome and worth the work.
Use this website. Complain all you want. We are here to support.
But, it's still early days and your mood and emotions are going to be all over the place. Not only for social reasons but for physical reasons too. Detox is going to take a while, especially if you carry any extra weight.
The benefits of not smoking were subtler for me than giving up the drink. I never got the "pink cloud" effect with getting clean. And it seemed to take longer for me to get over the "poor me" attitude.
But, I'm not going back. I love being completely sober. It's awesome and worth the work.
Use this website. Complain all you want. We are here to support.
its weird cos I feel like weed helps my moods but I know in the long run all im doing is masking them by smoking. I didnt have the pink cloud either stopping drinking I actually found it hell for the first 8 months, now I find it manageable and im happy about it as im now seeing the benefits from being 'sober'
I used to class booze free as sober but I realise smoking weed isnt sober either.
how long does detoxing take usually?
I managed to occupy myself, I want to take up ballet lessons so done some research on classes near me. I need to fill my time if this is going to stick. I only work 3 days a week so I have way too much free time.
I think my problem is I struggle with reality of life, I float through instead of being productive. So its time to get productive. Im good at saying im going to do things but never actually do them.
I think my problem is I struggle with reality of life, I float through instead of being productive. So its time to get productive. Im good at saying im going to do things but never actually do them.
Day 10 today, im happy with myself for sure. Didnt think I would last over the weekend especially since I was home alone saturday night. Something feels different this time.
nothings impossible, so I keep telling myself, im making such positive changes to my life this year this may the best year of my life if I get this licked. Id love to start a new year completely sober.
nothings impossible, so I keep telling myself, im making such positive changes to my life this year this may the best year of my life if I get this licked. Id love to start a new year completely sober.
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