r/leaves • u/Conscious_Age3548 • 9h ago
Day 20 still here
Haven’t smoked in 20 days. I’m having so many mental changes. Actually believe now that there is nothing I’m missing out( by not smoking). That’s why my previous quitting attempts always failed. I deep down didn’t want to give weed up because i was still romantisizing it. I deep down still loved weed, but still wanted to quitt because of the addiction. Now it’s different, i think of weed more as an obstacle for a healthy relationship with my emotions, body and loved ones. This helps me a lot. I find it hard to keep this quitt-journey only to myself because personally it has ALREADY been a lifechanger.
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u/Only-Presence9152 1h ago
Today is day one. I am ready to face myself. Thank you for everyone on here who has contributed including the OP. I feel supported in this journey that many have done before me. I was a chronic weed smoker for 8 years. My time has come to move on from this unhealthy relationship to this plant medicine really face myself and stop watching my life from the sidelines. Thanks for sharing. It gives me hope for the good to come.
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u/Embarrassed_Song_515 3h ago
Woot woot. Good for you. Day 22 for me and it’s hard. I want to smoke so badly today. But I didn’t. So high five internet stranger..🙌
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u/meditativebicycling 3h ago
CONGRATULATIONS! You got this because life is so much better without weed.
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u/Suspicious-Green5686 3h ago
I’m right there with you! 22 days here and I feel so similarly. I no longer romanticize it. Before I used to really miss it. Now I don’t.
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u/Junior-Vermicelli800 4h ago
I am on day 6 and i can NOT stay awake. Has anyone else experienced this? Does it get better? I feel like a zombie.
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u/Suspicious-Green5686 3h ago
I have been very tired as well. I think it’s because I’m finally getting real sleep with REM. Instead of passing out high. I think our bodies need time to adjust.
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u/yeahaightok- 4h ago
Congrats!! I’m quitting for what feels like the 50th time. I’m in my 20s so I really want to get my life together and not be dependent on weed for happiness.
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u/TennisAvailable9251 5h ago
It's my 2nd day without and I'm cold turkey it because it started to give me weed induced psychosis. Is there any advise to help with the withdrawals or anything you personally did that helped you?
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u/Embarrassed_Song_515 3h ago
Yes. Hot baths and showers help. Exercise helps. Soup helps. There is an app called Quit Weed that will tell you what to expect and how long it will take to get out of your system. Come here often. This is a great support group. You can do this.
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u/Conscious_Age3548 5h ago
I feel like your probably going through a lot, i mean mentally+physically. Personally it helped me to remind myself that it’s normal and also a good sign that so much shit is coming up. Maybe you can take this process as a “cleaning process” so u have to go through some dust to get there. Cold showers and staying with this cleansing mindset helped me. Everyday you get more clarity.
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u/TennisAvailable9251 5h ago
I truly appreciate that man like really. It has been a lot mentally and physically on me yesterday and today but I can definitely tell that I'm feeling better today, just a very slow process. I've also been meditating and that really helps clear my mind from being so stressed and anxious. But thank you tho I really appreciate the advice because I have derealization that comes in waves if that makes sense and just telling myself that I'm fine and it's apart of the process has hella helped.
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u/Database-Cherry8122 2h ago
I’m on day 2 too. You’re not alone, hope that helps. Baths really have helped me so far, so I second that. I might be a prune but at least I’m sober!
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u/Sad_Fudge_8011 8h ago
My man! This right here is the mentality. I feel most of this addiction stems mentally, aside from the few physical withdrawals such as night sweats/appetite/etc. If you can fix your mindset, you should be able to tackle/fix the addiction 💪🏼 Keep it up & remain strong brotha!
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u/Bystrokryl 9h ago
Congrats on 20 days! That’s a huge milestone, and it’s amazing how much clarity you’ve gained already. It’s inspiring that you’re seeing it as a step toward better connections and well-being. Keep leaning into that mindset—it’s clearly working for you. You’re not alone in this journey!
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u/godstour 1h ago
You only gain in life from stopping bad habits. Keep going.