FlyingDutchMan

62 days is a nice streak! Congratulations on that.

This is my day 6, from both tobacco and marijuana. The AV has been unusually quiet. I wonder if it understands it's for real this time.

Dee74

I think that’s a factor FDM.
I won’t say I was never tempted again in a fleeting moment kind of way, but once I decided that was it, that really was it.

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FlyingDutchMan

Where is everybody? Surely I can't be the only one giving it a go in 2024?

Dee74

I hope we hear from some people FDM.

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biminiblue

Even if you're the only one, FDM, keep it going! It's worth it.

Lorax1981

Even with almost 13 years I’m still giving it a go in twentyfo!
We got Dee and Bimini holding it down! And there’s plenty more reading who are getting a little something from the thread I’m sure:-)
much love!

FlyingDutchMan

Thanks! I'm still rocking it thankfully. There was a lot of activity in this section earlier this year, and the lack of it always makes me wonder if those contributors have gone back to using marijuana again. I know first hand that I wasn't around a lot when I was actively using.

I hope everyone is just too busy doing other things. It's something I am experiencing as well. Time for a little guitar playing now. Hang tight everybody!

duane1

Still going at 75 day! Glad there have been some more posts since I last was here!
Having a great week! I’m feeling like I did when I knew I had put alcohol in the rear view mirror. Took 2 years to feel that way with alcohol and feeling that way at 75 days with pot. Seems real quick, but I am cautiously optimistic. What’s got me feeling that is I just haven’t been thinking about pot at all in the last couple weeks. At about 6 weeks, I was still getting the little glum feeling if I had a day off and feeling like it would be nice to get high on my day off. Now I just look forward to having some time off and getting to enjoy the moment. Pot hasn’t even been something I have been thinking of.
I also have this ongoing overwhelming feeling now of how as soon as I have that first hit, anxiety, fear and insecurity will take me over like a ton of bricks and I am now fearful of it.
I hope that fear will stay with me.

FlyingDutchMan

Sounds like you made proper progress Duane, very nice. On to the next 75 days.

Dee74

Congrats Duane

yeah I got to a point I didn’t like how weed made me feel….I also didn’t want to blow up the new life I was building…it certainly helped me stay quit.

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duane1

At about 130 days now. Had a close call a few weeks ago, but glad I got through it. This might be the longest I have been substance free in 37 years! Crazy to think about. Went right from alcohol to weed. I saw a study the other day on how much higher people’s risk of stroke and heart attack are when smoking weed regularly. I think it was something like 45% for stroke. It seems like this is being completely buried by our culture right now. It’s like cigarettes are bad, but smoking pot is harmless when nothing could be further from the truth. I always told myself when smoking that it was harmless and may in fact be good for you. Did the same with the wine drinking thing too being healthy…. Pot has been legal now a few years where I live. I see it all over bus stops and everywhere you go I smell it. Besides physical health, it’s going to lead to so many mental health issues over the long term.

Dee74

I agree with you on all points Duane. Congrats on 130 days

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FlyingDutchMan

Congratulations Duane, 130 days is impressive. I never really read into the health hazards, maybe I just didn't want to know about them. Keep trucking!

Dee74

How are things with you FDM?

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FlyingDutchMan

Still going, but a little less strong than before. I'm almost at 11 weeks, but it's been harder to keep up the motivation. It doesn't come as a complete surprise because I've always had difficulty with long(er) term sobriety. I pretty much cruised through the first few weeks but the obvious benefits are in the background and being sober has become normal. I tend to forget about the downsides of daily use. I start thinking about moderation, even though I know it's not an option. Must stay on top of things.

But 11 weeks is 11 weeks, and I haven't smoked anything. No joints, no cigarettes.

I hope all is well with you!

Dee74

I'm good thanks

If I was ever tempted to smoke again I'd read through this forum, your old threads, other peoples.

This marijuana crap draws a lot of us back in...we have to deal wth majorly mixed messages in society and media.

IMO it's not harmless... and it plays for keeps, y'know?

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FlyingDutchMan

It sure isn't. Thanks for lending an ear and checking up on me. I've been feeling a lot better but Friday was a tough day. It's fascinating how a tough day can feel endless, but when you look back on it, it wasn't a very big thing. Just a tough day. Everybody has those. They make the nice days feel nicer.

Dee74

I’m glad it was just one rough day FDM
it was a revelation to me to realise that rough days pass without me having to self medicate.

Hopefully not too many rough days in your immediate future FDM

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Dee74

How’s everyone doing?

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FlyingDutchMan

Thanks for stirring things up a little bit here. Doing quite well actually, haven't used any since the 7th of January and on top of that, I quit smoking cigarettes as well. It's become normal now. Fortunately the weather hasn't been great here. Sunshine and sitting outside are big triggers for me. I would be delighted to hear how our former posters are doing. Or anyone who hasn't posted before for that matter.