Effects of giving up mj

Im taking a break from the smoke for a while, been about 2 weeks now. Im just wondering for those of you who were, or are everyday smokers what effect if any did it have on you?

My moods have been so fuckin high and low its rediculous I mean they always were slightly but they have become a lot more extreme. Like, ill be really positive about things one day then the next ill suddenly feel so down that ill cry in bed all night feeling extremly negative towards everything and everyone in my life.. accompanied by thoughts of wanting to die etc..
I feel silly afterwards when I feel positive again, its like its out of my control how I act and react sometimes!

 

I've been an everyday smoker for a few years and I've quit a few times. Nothing like that ever happened to me. Physical addiction to pot is a myth, but psychological addiction is very real. My suggestion is that you take it one day at a time and tell yourself all the time that you really ARE in control.

 

Sounds more like Alcohol symptoms not to do with MJ . I've been through a full Alch detox in the past and had a load of those effects when I tried to give up the bottle. Didn't have a prob giving up grass.

 

Did you used to be manic depressive? Maybe the marijuana covered up the symptoms of it.

Whatever it is, I agree with headymoechick, you are in control, but have forgotten. Try meditating, even, no...ESPECIALLY on your "bad" days. It will help center you.

 

i used to get that too when i went on my breaks. I smoke everyday or every second day. When i stopped I'd really feel depressed or overly happy, from extreme to extreme and i would think about smoking when i had ten dollars handy. Luckily i never had any rage or anger. like the moods swings were always internal rather than being bitchy or destructive.

 

Dum dee dum dee I've quit for several months at a time after smoking every day, and I get moody but I mean irritable, not overly happy. It only lasts for about a month while steadily diminishing, but I do get bad night sweats for the first few days dum.

 

When i gave up smoking for a bit i suffered severe appetite loss. I mean severe like i would wake up and if i ate anything till dinner it would make me feel like i had to puke. THen for dinner id eat half a bagel and be stuffed. LOL this was a good thing for me though cause since school started ive gone from wieghing 200lbs to 158.

 

well, im a pretty already emotional person as it is...but one time i didnt smoke for like 3 days because i went on a trip with my parents, and i didnt really notice...well all that happened to me was i thought about smoking alot and esp. when i saw all these headshops. but when i dont smoke for a few days, i can kinda breath easier, i dont feel as tired, nothing too major. i think it jus depends on the person! but then again there are mostly withdrawl symptons from everything! and a simpsons quote(the medical marijuana one) when homer didnt smoke for a few days:

Homer: It's been three days and my mind is clearer, my sperm count is up, and I'm able to recognize simple shapes and patterns.
Lisa: Dad, you just said that three minutes ago.

 

I've been going without pot for about a week and a half now. My moods are slightly unpredictable. But I'm manic depressive, and take St. John's Wort to help with that and it helps TREMENDOUSLY!

I've sustituted alcohol for pot, lately, but that's only because when I move to Hersey, I'll have to wait 2 years before i can legally drink, as opposed to living witha bartender, now! LOL

If you're having mood swings, chances are it's not the lack of THC in your system, it may be purely psychological. After all, pot is not physically addictive at all, but it is mentally addictive.

That really didn't help you much, but you can't blame me for trying. Hope it gets better for you! Best of luck!

 

Same..

 

I originally started out as a weekend toker but now its been everyday or almost everyday for a little while. I want to take a 2 week break because I am broke for one, and two I want to lower my tolerance, I am already thinking about smoking again, (last night was the last time, haha) But I think I can do it. If not 2 weeks at least 1. I will wait until the weekend.

I've noticed smoking everyday has really slowed down time, like the days last longer and everything, its awesome really.

 

Mmm I think I was always a bit manic depressive before I started smoking, that just dulled it,..and now its coming back again. At first when I quit I got bad anxiety by about 7 or so at night cos thats when I would usually start. After a few weeks that sort of went away and now this.
I hate myself as a non-smoker its horrible. But I am studying, so I really can't be smoking everyday anymore

 

what exactly is manic depressive? ....?

 

extreme highs and lows-moods
well now they call it bipolar disorder or some shit

 

Rideronthestorm what British TV Show is that in your signature?

 

You are very pretty crash and burn

 

haha am i the only one who feels great when not smoking?

ahh i hadnt smoked for like the last 3 weeks before last night and my mind was sooo much clear, better memory, felt better all around

i'm thinking after the last joint i have tonight, i'm done with weed for a longg time just because i feel alot better without it

 

I have quit for a while before and I got really irritable. I usually had smoked 1/8 to 1/4 a week. I got really crabby but that is about it. I usually run and I could tell a HUGE difference in my lung action. I could breathe so much better! But the important thing to remember is what everyone else has said. You are in control. It is just pot... you know? You can function without.
FYI most things seem really boring and monotonous without weed
chin up

 

Yeah i just remembered how manic i was before i started and it totally sucks..
im probably going to get start taking anti depressants soon anyway my psych thinks i need them.
anyone on or was on them? im curious to know if i start taking them how will it effect me if i do smoke sometimes?

 

I tried anti-depressants but they interfered with some of my abilities spiritual wise,so soon stopped taking them, tried a fair few different types too and all had different side effects like headaches etc. Just ended up using willpower in the end, I have up and down days, but in the end, it always comes down to ones willpower .