Hi. So I've been smoking weed for about 5 years on and off with the last 3 years bein heavy constant use. I'm now 25, (26 end of September) I have a job and a girlfriend. Which just seem to complicate the quitting process.
I also do not smoke tobacco (I have never) and I have drank since I was about 22 and that was just socially. I used other drugs to numb my mind when the opportunity has presented itself but the harshest was morphine and that's been along time ago.
I have quit a few times which lasted 3 to 4 days at the most. I remember feeling really good but something triggered my use again.
I suffer from depression. My father died of cancer when I was 2. My mum wasn't from this country so we didn't fit the right criteria for benifits. We grew up poor and alone as my mum was always tryin to make a living. I never got on with brother or sisters. I slept in the hall till I turned around 20. Which is when i left home.
I hate my job and having problems with girlfriend.
I have no hobby and just play on the playstation all day.
I used to love to drew so I thought if I quit and get back into it. In 2 years my debts will be paid off if I've mastered drewing by then to a certain degree then I could quit job and find one I enjoyed in this field. But I know I need to quit to be motivated.
Any help is appreciated. Also any questions I'll be happy to answer. Rushed writing this in the car before work.
Thank you all so much.
Hi there
I was a rebel when younger and coming from South Africa, grass was and still is everywhere to be found. I smoked for years and quit. In fact, I currently own a farm in South Africa and grow organic vegetables and herbs...now and then my hubby and I smoke a joint when working out on the land and that is where it ends! Grass is a psychological addiction and not physical in anyway. If you are feeling like it is, it is all mental. You are bored so you crave a high. I have an addictive personality and used coke and grass pretty much everyday in my 20's...so I know what I am talking about! Going back to you...grass can be beat. You need to keep busy and mentally active. You are still so young, go to gym, start running or find a hobby that is healthy, mental and physical. You at home playing play station and that is the real problem. NO direction! You need to find something to take up your time. I would consider finding a job and working 24/7 just to prove a point (make it an art project) that you can go a day without a joint and you can! For the first 2 days you might be moody and snappy but that is all. In fact, if you are so busy, you wont even miss it! Just remember that grass is not a physical addiction and you will be fine! I QUIT and I know you can too! Much luck and please just try it at least. xxxx
I was a rebel when younger and coming from South Africa, grass was and still is everywhere to be found. I smoked for years and quit. In fact, I currently own a farm in South Africa and grow organic vegetables and herbs...now and then my hubby and I smoke a joint when working out on the land and that is where it ends! Grass is a psychological addiction and not physical in anyway. If you are feeling like it is, it is all mental. You are bored so you crave a high. I have an addictive personality and used coke and grass pretty much everyday in my 20's...so I know what I am talking about! Going back to you...grass can be beat. You need to keep busy and mentally active. You are still so young, go to gym, start running or find a hobby that is healthy, mental and physical. You at home playing play station and that is the real problem. NO direction! You need to find something to take up your time. I would consider finding a job and working 24/7 just to prove a point (make it an art project) that you can go a day without a joint and you can! For the first 2 days you might be moody and snappy but that is all. In fact, if you are so busy, you wont even miss it! Just remember that grass is not a physical addiction and you will be fine! I QUIT and I know you can too! Much luck and please just try it at least. xxxx
Thank you so much for the response. It's funny that the person to help should be from South Africa. That's where my family were from before emigrating to England. Hou hondet met jou. Excuse the spelling.
So an update. I smoked some vaped bud last night. 1 small bowl and this morning when I left for work at 4:30 am I through my bong away.
I have a full time job so it's not a problem staying away while in work it's just I get so depressed. I am trying to be positive and I just knowing someone has read and listened to me is helping a lot. So thank you.
So an update. I smoked some vaped bud last night. 1 small bowl and this morning when I left for work at 4:30 am I through my bong away.
I have a full time job so it's not a problem staying away while in work it's just I get so depressed. I am trying to be positive and I just knowing someone has read and listened to me is helping a lot. So thank you.
Dit gaan goed dankie! lol!
Yes, grass will make you depressed if you smoke it everyday. I had to see a shrink and go on anti-depressants as all my dopamine and seratonin were depleted. Start hitting the gym to get it back and drink flax seed oil. In fact google seratonin increasing foods. If need be, go on something for a month or 2. I am not anti weed but I have seen it affect many when smoking it daily. It is a powerful drug when abused and it can cause a personality disorder. I am battling my own new demons now...In south Africa you can buy anything over the counter and can buy a bankie of weed for R50 on any street corner. Everyone smokes here! I don't have a weed problem but many South Africans do! Good Luck and let me know how it goes!
Yes, grass will make you depressed if you smoke it everyday. I had to see a shrink and go on anti-depressants as all my dopamine and seratonin were depleted. Start hitting the gym to get it back and drink flax seed oil. In fact google seratonin increasing foods. If need be, go on something for a month or 2. I am not anti weed but I have seen it affect many when smoking it daily. It is a powerful drug when abused and it can cause a personality disorder. I am battling my own new demons now...In south Africa you can buy anything over the counter and can buy a bankie of weed for R50 on any street corner. Everyone smokes here! I don't have a weed problem but many South Africans do! Good Luck and let me know how it goes!
My depression and appetite problems were around be for the green but after about a year weed didn't even help. And it was jus ups and down. I'm doing okay. Finish work soon. Then I'm going to go some art gallarys for a distraction. R50 is ridiculous. I was spending like r2000 a week if not more. You are making me miss South Africa. I want to go back in October as I have a week off. Hopefully I won't struggle sleeping too much later as I've only had 2 hours sleep each night for the past 2 nights. And I've been in work since 5am. Thanks again for contacting an checking up. I want to be weed free. I dont ever want to go back to daily use but I do hope one day in strong enough to enjoy it maybe a few times a year. As I don't drink or use anything else. Apart from lack of eating what I put in my body is pretty healthy. Have you used for fun since quitting at all?
