When i walked into the rooms of aa , i was a desperate alcoholic , all i wanted was to stop the booze . 2and a half years on im sober , and have stayed that way with the 12 steps and an amazing sponsor and some truly amazing people who by only a miracle are still here .ive also lost friends in aa to the evil poison . Whilst i was learning how not to pick that first drink up ,by working the twelve steps i was living a day at a time . But in all that time ive smoked pot daily . Now i am a drug addict , you see in the beginning of my journey my only problem (i thought ) was the drink , how very wrong i was . smoking has caused me so much pain , physically aswell as mentally . i come close to not having it , it can get to the of the day , am about to go bed and wam im smokin !!! Insanity . god of my understanding is doin his part , i have to do my bit and hand it all over , not just a bit here and there THE WHOLE LOT , i hand my life over daily , yet i keep snatching the pot back , i just dont seem to be letting go , its just the same as wen i was drinking that feeling , of wen im drinking i dont wanna be and when im not i want to , i thank God for for bringing me to the 12 steps of aa , ive learnt i have a disease of mind and body but also ive been provided with a plan , its there for the taking . im an addict full stop i pray i can hand a little bit more over to god ," hard by the yard , sinch by the inch " i hour at a time for me tomorro , god bless u a ll xx
Hang in there, Emie! I have struggled with addiction to alcohol, cigarettes, sugar and pot. I've gotten free from alcohol and cigarettes. Now, I'm working on letting go of pot and healing my sugar addiction. Two great resources that I've found are: www.radiantrecovery.com and www. lifering.org. Radiant Recovery is my current favorite, as I'm reading the book "Potatoes Not Prozac" which really helps me to understand how to stabilize my brain chemistry and blood sugar to minimize withdrawal symptoms. I have been a pothead for the better part of 16 years, and I'm finally ready to let it go! We can do this! All the best to you!
Quitting pot was the best decision I ever took in my life. I was a daily pot smoker for more than 25 years. I haven't touched the thing in more than 2,5 years and you know what... I'm still living and all is good. Yes, cravings come and go, but all in all, its a good decision not to touch it. Life is alot better without it.
Keep posting.
I enjoy reading all your posts.
Keep posting.
I enjoy reading all your posts.
Thanku to both delight seeker and fleur for ya responses we do not have to be alone there are so many who are in the pits of despair . by the grace of god and love and guidance of alcoholics anonymous i am today a very grateful recovering alcoholic .i must now hand over to my god , weed and cigarettes and the 4 litres of pepsi max i drink daily , after two years of doctors and hospial appointments ive been diagnosed with head and neck cancer . ive battled with the weed now for two years , but my selfwill has resisted every step of the way. the last few days have been a bit of a blurr , ive had to tell my work friends and family and my two daughters i have cancer xxx ive been able to do this one day at a time , i keep it simple .i work the 12 steps to the best of my ability each day . i dont think of yesterday or even tomorro xx ive got to have some surgery to remove the cancer from my nose and mouth , not to sure how much my face will change yet which is a bit daunting but thats another day ;) xx radiotherapy for six wks after surgery , theres a lot to go through in the next 12 months . even with all this ive been smoking that s*** today , the insanity of addiction !!ive emptied house of all smoking material now this is it . god will do for me what i cant do for myself xx ive gotta keep handing it over xxgod bless you all will keep posting as i aint getting to many meetings , i do have a sponsee and a sponsor you guys on here and a fantastic family all of which i would not have if i was still drinking xxxxxx
I am truly sorry to hear about your medical condition, ernie. Wow! You are a very strong man to take it the way you do. I wish you luck and I will remember you in my prayers tonight.
Take care of yourself.
Please keep posting.
Take care of yourself.
Please keep posting.
Hi Emie
God be with you and your family during your difficult time. Keep the faith. Full health be yours in Jesus name.
God be with you and your family during your difficult time. Keep the faith. Full health be yours in Jesus name.
hey i only discovered this site and am delighted i have. ive been a smoker for the past 9 years and im 26 now. i have two gorgeous dauthers aged 3 and 7. no smoke for two days and i hope this is the start of a new me. in the past ive turned to drink every time i quit and of course ive failed. i really want it this time tho for myself, my girls and my supportive girlfriend who has always tried to help me even when i pushed her away. im sick of being a slave to pot. speending money i dont have on it. but i think this site wil really help me and i look forward to reading your posts and geting some advice on ways to make things a little easier. wish me luck! im going to need it but i wont let myself fail this time. NO PAIN NO GAIN.
Hi Davey,
I think it is a beautiful decision that you have decided to quit smoking pot. Do it one hour at a time, one day at a time. Do it for yourself! Stick to your decision because you know deep in your heart that you no longer want to be a slave to weed.
Read all the posts you can on this site. I found it really helped me stick to my decision not to smoke pot anymore. Celebrate every month that you haven't smoked.
Keep posting.
I think it is a beautiful decision that you have decided to quit smoking pot. Do it one hour at a time, one day at a time. Do it for yourself! Stick to your decision because you know deep in your heart that you no longer want to be a slave to weed.
Read all the posts you can on this site. I found it really helped me stick to my decision not to smoke pot anymore. Celebrate every month that you haven't smoked.
Keep posting.
I just wanted to say thank you for your honesty about this. I have a family member who is addicted to weed. Admittedly he will never say that as he believes weed calms him down & he does it to relax. Sadly, this habit that used to be only on a weekend is now at least once a day or two to three times a day when he is not at work. And the belief that it calms him is a false as he becomes irrational &verbally abusive, sometimes worse after he smokes & it is now also occuring when he is not high. I have taken note of the websites listeda abouve & think that the radiant recovery will be a good palce to start as this is also another area of weakness for him. I just hope & pray that he will see the light soon & find the strength that you all have before things get any worse.
Love, prayers & strength to you all
Love, prayers & strength to you all
