i'm struggle to make the choice to quit i don't know if im able to stop smoking weed, cold turkey or if i should cut down, im a university student and i find when im faced with any pressure i trun to weed, i'm also social and allot of my peers and friends smoke. any advice on sources, books, websites? Thank You :)
You are doing the right thing by reaching out. And the 1st step is admitting you have a problem! Good for you!
You may want to post over on the pot board if you haven't already.
You may want to post over on the pot board if you haven't already.
We are moving your thread to the marijuana board, where there are people who can share their experience.
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- the moderators
Welcome to the "less active" board, but please know you are not alone with your questions, thoughts, feelings.....
When I first came here I was confused but there was a little spark ignited in me that has kept me from giving up on myself. There's plenty of heaping helpings of guilt and shame around this drug which kinda ruins the buzz...but I kept going back to it anyway which clued me in to the fact I may be an addict.
I hope you will read as much as you can on this board and when you feel like sharing again...someone will be here. If you find that cutting back isn't working for you, then I suggest you find somone who will support you face to face if you quit cold turkey....this website has awesome supports, suggestions and insights.
Go easy on yourself and kudos to you for the awareness.
When I first came here I was confused but there was a little spark ignited in me that has kept me from giving up on myself. There's plenty of heaping helpings of guilt and shame around this drug which kinda ruins the buzz...but I kept going back to it anyway which clued me in to the fact I may be an addict.
I hope you will read as much as you can on this board and when you feel like sharing again...someone will be here. If you find that cutting back isn't working for you, then I suggest you find somone who will support you face to face if you quit cold turkey....this website has awesome supports, suggestions and insights.
Go easy on yourself and kudos to you for the awareness.
Today is the 1 day,
thank you all for the kind words of support, today is my first day of being sober, its hard, im trying to avoid places and things where i would normally smoke, after finishing class today, i would normally go home and smoke, i stayed at the library, to try an avoid being tempted to smoke, i felt a tad shaken up when i got in today, started to cry, i almost feel like im lossing a close friend by stopping weed, i leave for work soon and when i come home im faced with the triggers again of any after work joint instead im heading back to the libraryto study for mid terms and reading supportive post. Thank you everyone!!
thank you all for the kind words of support, today is my first day of being sober, its hard, im trying to avoid places and things where i would normally smoke, after finishing class today, i would normally go home and smoke, i stayed at the library, to try an avoid being tempted to smoke, i felt a tad shaken up when i got in today, started to cry, i almost feel like im lossing a close friend by stopping weed, i leave for work soon and when i come home im faced with the triggers again of any after work joint instead im heading back to the libraryto study for mid terms and reading supportive post. Thank you everyone!!
....only problem now is i cant stop thinking about not smoking... and how this is going to effect things!
Hi My Soul, Glad to see your post on the board. You are doing the right thing by reaching out for support. I know I "thought" a lot about quitting before I actually quit. I have had my relapses and I'm only about a week into my latest attempt to quit, so I don't presume to give you any sage advice. I can really relate to your feeling of missing an old friend. When I was contemplating quitting I did a lot of reading on the internet about how bad pot is for your brain and memory. My memory was not that good to begin with. I always think of that Father Guido Sarducci skit "The 5 minutes I remember from college." I have to quit cold turkey when I do. I have friends that only smoke on the weekend but I was never that disciplined. Maybe try cutting back and see how that goes. I do think keeping busy and avoiding the places that you used to smoke are a good idea. Good luck.
You may need to find a group of peers that are not into drinking/drugs. Many universities have peer support groups that deal with drugs on campus. Ask around and you may be surprised at the number of students in the same dilemma as you. I am so proud of you searching for help. Keep it up. One day at a time. When you are having those thoughts and cravings, try calling the NA hotline and talking to other addicts who have been there and can relate and get you through. The number should be in the yellow pages or you can go to na.org and find information there also.
Best of Luck
Dawn
Best of Luck
Dawn
