Quit MJ after 17 yrs a 1/2 oz a week user. HELP

[Chief Roundup]

Have any of you guys ever quit and struggled like I am? I know it is what I want to do but I am alienating everyone around me. Man this sucks. I can't seem to control myself. I am not yelling but I am so confused and emotional like a woman right now it is horrible.

[King_Chief_Fan]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

If a person consumes large amounts of most any substances short of air and water they are going to become addicted in one form or fashion. Each person has there own abilities when it comes to self control.

true....good luck with kicking that horrible habit.
Be strong

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by Flachief58

It's really pretty simple. If you don't want to smoke, then don't. I hang out with people who smoke too and when they smoke I just say no thanks. If they're really your friends, they will respect you for saying no. If they give you shit about it, then they're not really your friends

This. I've been one of the nonsmokers in my social circle for going on 15 years, and they smoke a LOT of pot. If it helps you to not feel awkward, just tell people it's started making you paranoid or have anxiety attacks (true for me) or that you're allergic to the smoke (also true for me). People usually understand that and won't bother you about it.

[redshirt32]

To me quitting chew is far more harder than MJ. Cigs being the hardest of all. Never thought MJ was addictive, but to a lot of people it is.
I give anything to stop smoking cigs again
Drinking well that's another ballgame kills a lot of people I don't drink often but when I do I feel like I have to be the last man standing close to death several times.

good luck on quitting you will feel better and save some money also YOU Can DO IT!!!!

[King_Chief_Fan]

Originally Posted by Flachief58

I was referring to his comment about it being addictive and not being able to quit

really....you claim it is not addictive and can be quit?
I will agree marginally, maybe you can quit and maybe you aren't addicted, but I doubt it. The orginal post plus other comments suggest that it IS addictive and IS hard to quit.

Your comment did nothing to counter the remark as your comment is often used by someone who cannot quit and is addicted.

[TheUte]

I was a cope rep for years quitting was incredibly hard, I did not pay for it.

Man I miss a fresh can of Cope.

My old man gave me advise that sounds stupid but it works, Just don't think about it.

When ever you feel you mind drifting to it think about something else.

Completely move your attention completely engaging and if you really want to quit you will.

It's hard but it works, haven't had a dip in about 5 years.

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

really....you claim it is not addictive and can be quit?
I will agree marginally, maybe you can quit and maybe you aren't addictive, but I doubt it. The orginal post plus other comments suggest that it IS addictive and IS hard to quit.

Your comment did nothing to counter the remark as your comment is often used by someone who cannot quit and is addicted.

Is masturbation addictive? Looking at pornography? Sex? exercise? sugar?

Here's the deal (as I said earlier): just about anything can be psychologically "addictive" if it makes one feel good or helps relieve stress. People's brain chemistry and backgrounds are all different as well. One never knows what habit or substance is going to "stick" with a given person. For some, yes, pot becomes an addiction. It is not a physically addictive substance in the same way that opiates or alcohol are, though.

[stevieray]

funny how there are so many non smoking pot experts...

[FlaChief58]

Originally Posted by Flachief58

You smoked an oz in 10 days? Holy shit!
I typically get 1/4 of dro every 3 weeks or so and smoke a bowl after work just to relax

I quit 3 weeks ago because I'm about to switch jobs and need to be able to pass a piss test. Other than occasionally wanting a hit, I'm doing ok with not smoking. That said, I will re-upping once the job is secured.

Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

really....you claim it is not addictive and can be quit?
I will agree marginally, maybe you can quit and maybe you aren't addicted, but I doubt it. The orginal post plus other comments suggest that it IS addictive and IS hard to quit.

Your comment did nothing to counter the remark as your comment is often used by someone who cannot quit and is addicted.

Over the years I have stopped smoking for months at a time and have never had a hard time doing so. I smoke because I like it and it helps with the joint pain I suffer from not because I'm addicted to it. I'd much rather take a hit than eat a bunch of pain pills which do a lot more damage than good

[hometeam]

Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

really....you claim it is not addictive and can be quit?
I will agree marginally, maybe you can quit and maybe you aren't addicted, but I doubt it. The orginal post plus other comments suggest that it IS addictive and IS hard to quit.

Your comment did nothing to counter the remark as your comment is often used by someone who cannot quit and is addicted.

Studies have shown time and time again that addiction rate to MJ is EXTREMELY low.

You can be mentally addicted to ANYTHING. But MJ does not cause physical dependence.

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

Base on your postings it IS addictive and you can't quit it very easy.

That's not accurate at all. I know it may seem that way from these last few posts, but again, it's a mental thing and it's kind of hard to understand if you haven't experienced it.

Quitting an addiction to weed is much more like quitting an addiction to fast food.

There aren't any physical side effects to not smoking. I smoked a blunt last night and here i am at work just fine. No craving whatsoever. It's not like i feel the need to go out back and toke. When people say they "crave" it they don't mean it like, "OMG i have to have it", it's more akin to craving a bag of chips.

Think of it like this:

"Man, i'm having fun playing CoD. But I'd have even MORE fun if i were playing CoD....on weed". Hence the "crave".

It's NOTHING like fighting alcoholism or nicotine addiction. Not even close. It's much more like fighting your addiction to coffee every morning.

You're simply use to it and would rather have it than not.

Often times people who struggle to find that willpower are suffering from something else, like depression. Kinda like...you know....breaking up with your GF (buck).

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

There were a lot of benefits. I slept better, had more energy, wanted to get out even more than I already do, had more money to do things with. I seemed to enjoy most things, food, more than before.
I think a lot of it was more that I wanted to quit and I did so I felt good about myself for accomplishing that step. It was a confidence self building thing IMO. I can tell you that I feel many of those same things again now. I quit smoking cigarettes on 3/4/13. I am very proud of the fact that I have defeated cigarettes. You know what it was easy too. My mind was ready before my body was. When you mind is ready for the change you desire it will happen easily.
"What one man can do, another can do".

This is spot on if you were a pothead. If you were the kinda guy who smoked every day for years, this is exactly how one would feel. I know exactly what you're talking about.

But in the case of Bricks who claims he only smokes a joint a week....he won't experience this at all.

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

really....you claim it is not addictive and can be quit?
I will agree marginally, maybe you can quit and maybe you aren't addicted, but I doubt it. The orginal post plus other comments suggest that it IS addictive and IS hard to quit.

Your comment did nothing to counter the remark as your comment is often used by someone who cannot quit and is addicted.

Well, we're all telling you that you're misunderstanding what these posters are saying. Clearly you've come into this thread wanting to believe whatever preconceived notion you have.

If you want to run around in life believing that, that's on you.

Like i said, being addicted to weed is like being addicted to a cup of coffee.

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

really....you claim it is not addictive and can be quit?
I will agree marginally, maybe you can quit and maybe you aren't addicted, but I doubt it. The orginal post plus other comments suggest that it IS addictive and IS hard to quit.

Your comment did nothing to counter the remark as your comment is often used by someone who cannot quit and is addicted.

There have also been several posts from people who had little or no trouble stopping. It seems like you are putting more stock in the posts that tell you what you want to hear than those that don't. The truth seems to be that different people have different reactions.

[Buck]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

That's not accurate at all. I know it may seem that way from these last few posts, but again, it's a mental thing and it's kind of hard to understand if you haven't experienced it.

Quitting an addiction to weed is much more like quitting an addiction to fast food.

There aren't any physical side effects to not smoking. I smoked a blunt last night and here i am at work just fine. No craving whatsoever. It's not like i feel the need to go out back and toke. When people say they "crave" it they don't mean it like, "OMG i have to have it", it's more akin to craving a bag of chips.

Think of it like this:

"Man, i'm having fun playing CoD. But I'd have even MORE fun if i were playing CoD....on weed". Hence the "crave".

It's NOTHING like fighting alcoholism or nicotine addiction. Not even close. It's much more like fighting your addiction to coffee every morning.

You're simply use to it and would rather have it than not.

Often times people who struggle to find that willpower are suffering from something else, like depression. Kinda like...you know....breaking up with your GF (buck).

I literally broke up with her yesterday. That's not it. I have IBS....if I don't smoke, I shit my guts out every day. My actual real life physician recommended me for medical marijuana. The side effects of my medicine are that I feel really happy, so I smoke more than is recommended for my issue.

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by Buck

I literally broke up with her yesterday. That's not it. I have IBS....if I don't smoke, I shit my guts out every day. My actual real life physician recommended me for medical marijuana. The side effects of my medicine are that I feel really happy, so I smoke more than is recommended for my issue.

That's nasty.

So the issue is that you smoke TOO much and spend TOO much money?

Then go buy bong.

If you're smoking nothing but blunts then it's no wonder you're smoking a hole through your pocket. I can't stand blunts. They stink, taste bad and you use waaaay more weed.

Smoking that much weed in that amount of time is inconceivable to me. I smoke a bowl or two a night out of my bong and im good for the night.