Misc Quit MJ after 17 yrs a 1/2 oz a week user. HELP - Page 3

Chief Roundup · 02-12-2006, 01:54 PM

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.

Eleazar · 02-12-2006, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefDave

I've always heard that. I never felt I ever really NEEDED it. I don't see how it could be chemically addicitive, just psychologically, I suppose...

Yeah, that's what I think too. I had my day with it, days long past now, but I know a few people who are smoking 24/7, and nobody can tell me they aren't addicted in some respect. If everybody they know is 'dry' they pretty much freak out.

teedubya · 02-12-2006, 03:33 PM

MJ is a good icing on the cake of life, but too many begin to make it the cake.

Working out really makes a huge difference... it makes you feel better than any substance can. I have been working out and man, I rarely even drink beer now.

**Bwana** · 02-12-2006, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

You bought a Peta fishing hat...

Indeed, but I didn't know it at the time. The only reason I found out the wench was a PETA member was from her return address label. The issue with the crushed has has been taken care of, the money had been returned through Papal and negative feedback has been left.

**BigMeatballDave** · 02-12-2006, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyHorse

Anything that your body is used to running on is an addiction. For example sugar. When you have maintained a certain sugar level and try to change that level your body is used to, your body will crave it until it reaches the sugar level it has become used to. Only after stopping for a couple weeks will your body aclimate to the new levels.

Never really thought of it that way. I've recently cut way back on my Dr. Pepper consumption. I had an easier time quitting smoking...

**Bowser** · 02-12-2006, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyHorse

Anything that your body is used to running on is an addiction. For example sugar. When you have maintained a certain sugar level and try to change that level your body is used to, your body will crave it until it reaches the sugar level it has become used to. Only after stopping for a couple weeks will your body aclimate to the new levels.

Until then, you will be irritable. The mood swings can be very severe. Nicotine is only an addiction because of the longevity that your body has run on it. You dont smoke one cigarette and are suddenly addicted. Your body has to aclimate to it. Once it does, and then you try to stop your body is starving for it. That applies whether it is nicotine, fat, sugar, whatever.

This is a good explanation as to why the Atkins diet is crap, as well.

**Nzoner** · 02-12-2006, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ali Chi3fs

MJ is a good icing on the cake of life, but too many begin to make it the cake.

Reminded of the guys I used to know that had to smoke it because they had it,so stoned they didn't know they were stoned so had to smoke it till it was gone.

kcfanXIII · 02-12-2006, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

Like biting your nails? As far as I know, biting yoru nails won't cause cancer or cost you a shit load of money. As far as quitting, quitting weed is easier than to quitting the Chew habit because of the physical addiction factor related to nicotine..........seriously, look it up.

this depends on who you ask. some psychologists think a mental addiction is harder to quit than the physical addiction. for example, if you want to quit cigs, or chew, all you have to do is get over the physical withdrawls that go along with it. no small task i know, i'm a smoker. on the other hand, a mental addiction is harder to convince yourself of the want to quit, and your mind will "make up" physical symptoms of withdrawl.
regardless of which is an easier habit to quit, both are mountains that are difficult to climb.

go bo · 02-12-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

Yeah, that's what I think too. I had my day with it, days long past now, but I know a few people who are smoking 24/7, and nobody can tell me they aren't addicted in some respect. If everybody they know is 'dry' they pretty much freak out.

that's why it's good to know lots of people...

CrazyHorse · 02-12-2006, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefDave

Never really thought of it that way. I've recently cut way back on my Dr. Pepper consumption. I had an easier time quitting smoking...

That's because you have cut back on it and not quit.

To cut back is the same as trying to quit smoking and every so often, you smoke a few cigs. You either quit, or you just prolong the torture. Eventually, you will get tired of the torture, and give up.

kcfanXIII · 02-12-2006, 04:03 PM

same here, only i'm out.

AND I'M FREAKIN OUT MAN!!!!

j/k actually. i'm out, but not freakin out

**Bwana** · 02-12-2006, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kcfanXIII

this depends on who you ask. some psychologists think a mental addiction is harder to quit than the physical addiction. for example, if you want to quit cigs, or chew, all you have to do is get over the physical withdrawls that go along with it. no small task i know, i'm a smoker. on the other hand, a mental addiction is harder to convince yourself of the want to quit, and your mind will "make up" physical symptoms of withdrawl.
regardless of which is an easier habit to quit, both are mountains that are difficult to climb.

Don't get me wrong, you make a valid point but there is a mental aspect that goes along with chewing as well. I know the first time I go out fly fishing this spring without chewing is going to be a bitch. The same goes for hunting and several other activities that one relates to putting in a dip. A person starts mentally incorporating various tasks in life with putting in a dip, lighting up, or downing a can of Mountain Dew.

The bottom line is, a person has to be ready to quit no matter what habit they are trying to break. If that's not the case, the probability of success is going to be limited at best.

**QuikSsurfer** · 02-12-2006, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by go bo

psssst...

if you're quitting, can i have your pipe?

kcfanXIII · 02-12-2006, 04:10 PM

i think fly fishing in itself is an addiction. the local trout season doesn't start till march 1 and i'm ready to go now. i'd say for sure not being able to go fishing is bothering me more right now than the fact i'm out of pot.

Demonpenz · 02-12-2006, 04:10 PM

there was a party at my house yesterday and people took pain pills before drinking. sooo 8th grade

**Bowser** · 02-12-2006, 04:11 PM

You could always take up golf, as well. Of course, you'd only be replacing one addiction for another.

02-12-2006, 01:54 PM
Chief Roundup Admitted Planet Junky Join Date: Oct 2000 Casino cash: $-1588373	Quit MJ after 17 yrs a 1/2 oz a week user. HELP 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.
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02-12-2006, 03:33 PM	#32
teedubya Most Valuable Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $8993042	MJ is a good icing on the cake of life, but too many begin to make it the cake. Working out really makes a huge difference... it makes you feel better than any substance can. I have been working out and man, I rarely even drink beer now.
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02-12-2006, 04:03 PM	#40
kcfanXIII Ride on! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Galaxy far far away Casino cash: $10013172	same here, only i'm out. AND I'M FREAKIN OUT MAN!!!! j/k actually. i'm out, but not freakin out __________________ Faster, faster, until the thrill of speed, overcomes the fear of death.
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02-12-2006, 04:10 PM	#43
kcfanXIII Ride on! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Galaxy far far away Casino cash: $10013172	i think fly fishing in itself is an addiction. the local trout season doesn't start till march 1 and i'm ready to go now. i'd say for sure not being able to go fishing is bothering me more right now than the fact i'm out of pot. __________________ Faster, faster, until the thrill of speed, overcomes the fear of death.
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02-12-2006, 04:10 PM	#44
Demonpenz Woman should only make babies Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Apartment "G UNIT!" Casino cash: $-403864	there was a party at my house yesterday and people took pain pills before drinking. sooo 8th grade __________________
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02-12-2006, 04:11 PM	#45
Bowser sorta mod-ish Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: KC North Casino cash: $-208384	You could always take up golf, as well. Of course, you'd only be replacing one addiction for another.
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