eatpizzarolls

Well its been a week and a few days since I last got high (weed). I feel a little better physically, but I still am not feeling better about myself/life. I constantly feel inferior to my "medicated" self. When I was high I could easily clean up around the house, I could easily do things that I didnt want to do. Although I have gotten rid of the "i need to get high" feeling, I feel like I'm even more lost now than I was before.

doggonecarl

Welcome to SR.

I smoked all day, every day, for ten years. It takes more than a week to get back to feeling good about yourself "clean and sober." But you will. A week off the weed is awesome. Keep strong. What are you doing to ensure to stay off the pot?

Anna

I think it takes more than just stopping the drinking or drugs. Yes, that's the first step, but I had to make a lot of changes in my life to learn how to live on life's terms. Have you made any changes besides stopping?

Dee74

welcome eatpizzarolls

I think, if you smoked or drank as long as I did, you become used to being drunk or high - that becomes our default. Not being in that state becomes uncomfortable.

We have to re-learn a new default....and that takes a little time and effort.

Like Anna said I think just stopping smoking or drinking or whatever is just the first step...I had to make a lot of changes in my life to be sober, and happy with it

D

jocata

I was a heavy pot smoker for years too. Couldn't do hardly anything if I wasn't high.
Many people have the notion that weed is not addictive or you will not withdraw when you stop. That is a myth in my opinion. It may not be as addictive as many other drugs, but for me I was addicted nonetheless, and I had pretty uncomfortable withdrawals when I stopped.
It does do damage to our bodies and minds when we smoke it chronicallyl. Just think, for light users, it stay in the system for a month or so. For heavy users like me, it will take several months for it all to get out.
I am just now starting to feel better after 55 days since I last smoked. I was a chronic and daily smoker.

Hang in there.

God bless.

2granddaughters

We all feel that in the beginning, keep posting and telling us how you feel. It will pass.

Bob

sugarbear1

They say it takes 30 days for pot to leave the body. We all have a certain amount of thc in our fat cells. aa or ma program might help you-work the steps to help you. or another program. getting high was what I did to solve my problem, but the problem was me. mood follows action....

sugarbear1

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