tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142743152971096915.post1861362374751011645..comments2023-10-05T04:44:25.174-05:00Comments on Addiction Inbox: This Is Your Brain on DrugsDirk Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07429793255785560043noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142743152971096915.post-22958488395844510132012-07-21T07:28:43.341-05:002012-07-21T07:28:43.341-05:00Sasha said...
Hi, I am 39 this month and have been...Sasha said...<br />Hi, I am 39 this month and have been smoking for over ten years at this point i need to stop! I have all the flu like symptoms accompanied with excessive sweating with little exertion. Basically I sweat like a heroine addict which doesn't make good for employment nor social settings. The reason I would like to stop is I had day surgery and the Doctor's were concerned about the amount of morphine they had to give me. Basically, the doctor was concerned they where coming close to a controlled overdose of morphine. When we smoke weed we need twice as much pain killers as a non smoker. This was scary as the doctors were concerned i believe i should be concerned! But i am glad to see the flu symptoms are real; dizziness and nausea due to dehydration; dreams being suppressed; demotivated; anxiety; DEPRESSION; INSOMNIA; lack of appetite; introvert personality; mood swings; irritability; heighten sex drive; without weed lack of sex drive; bloating and gas; constipation; diarrhea; cognitive difficulties; skin blemishes and pimples; darkened lips and tainted eyes which now seem permanent; cold seats night and day; shortness of breath; COPD = chronic obstruction pulmonary disease; raspy voice. Even worst I just feel wasted and horrible. My plan is to stop this weekend and keep you all posted. My plan is to detox using herbal remedies combined with a brisk walk at least twice daily. Stopping cold turkey must be the way for me as a tried to cut down my usage but that doesn't seem to be the way for me as i revert back to heavy usage. My daughter is my motivation a\s she has had alot of tragedy and not once in her 20 years a\s she become an addict. So, I am assuming I can handle life pot free plus, its time for me to look at he world with great eyes and a sound mind thus my body should be at its finest. To all addicts regardless of the stage be strong and remain focus. I do not have family nor great friends but I have my religion and this website as an outlet and for strength. Later for now I'm on the road to recovery by the grace of God!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142743152971096915.post-473855693181726722012-06-01T06:33:52.408-05:002012-06-01T06:33:52.408-05:00Do your research. U become dependent and u damage ...Do your research. U become dependent and u damage neurochemical regulation of ur emotions and thoughts. Marrijuana will trap u inside ur own brain. Go a month without it and get back to me on this one.Pot quitter. Dont fall for illusion of chemical changenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142743152971096915.post-6576051879615728062012-04-08T10:05:43.123-05:002012-04-08T10:05:43.123-05:00You're welcome. Sounds like you're going t...You're welcome. Sounds like you're going thru a pretty typical course of withdrawal. Knowledge is power!Dirk Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07429793255785560043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142743152971096915.post-39107715941423099342012-04-08T04:09:24.856-05:002012-04-08T04:09:24.856-05:00This blog has kept me sane ! Without it I don'...This blog has kept me sane ! Without it I don't know how I'd cope ! <br /><br />I was a heavy smoker from the age of 18 till now, I'm now 27. I would smoke around 5 large joints after work and into the night on weekdays and from when I woke up till I fell asleep on weekends. There wasn't a task I would try to do without doing it with my good pal MJ.<br /><br />Slowly this turned me into an introvert. I'd choose to stay at home with MJ rather than go out with mates. Mostly because my mates were wasters and enjoyed taking pills and powder and drinking way too much ! I didn't even realise that this made me a waster.<br /><br />This is my second time quitting and it's as equally as horrible as the last ! I have horrible fatigue, aches and pains, terrible anxiety - usually in the mornings and around dinner time - almost no appetite, even water. My guts are in a mess, probably due to the anxiety, chest pains, tightness in the chest and I can't shake the feeling that theres something seriously wrong with me !<br /><br />Reading this blog reminds me that it's all part of withdrawal and damn that makes coping a whole lot easier. As I'm typing this I feel clear and I am typing incredibly efficient on this tiny iPhone keyboard which I never do when high.<br /><br />I'm now on day 9 and things are getting a bit better. I'm less anxious as I have been ut it's not totally gone. I have this constant feeling that I'm in another planet. Slight diziness a bit shaky. Knowing I'm not alone really helps ! The constant feeling of 'how long will this last' and 'is there something seriously wrong with me' is the worst and seems to magnify the fatigue and anxiety.<br /><br /><br />Even though I've been through this before and know that I'll be fine in a month or two doesn't help. The withdrawal doesn't make me think logically. Luckily I have a great gf and family helping me through this.<br /><br />Thanks Dirk ! This blog has saved me a lot of worry !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142743152971096915.post-45544253155326164572011-06-16T09:28:40.457-05:002011-06-16T09:28:40.457-05:00Bill S KY
i never thought qutting pot had withdr...Bill S KY<br /><br /> i never thought qutting pot had withdrawls but its true.<br /> i exsperence most of the symtems the worst one is diarerra man.<br />this is my 10th day without feeling better i am and will quit.<br /><br />i beleave exercise is a key thing for me go for a walk drink plenty of water. <br /><br /> the truth is facing realality that pot hides your true self covers alot of problems.<br />i beleave these people mocking others still smoking pot and i've smoked since the seventys good luckBill semonoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148328089935138054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142743152971096915.post-29100185927233293432011-04-20T12:02:54.363-05:002011-04-20T12:02:54.363-05:00If it's any consolation, there are a LOT of pe...If it's any consolation, there are a LOT of people your age who are now going through exactly what you're going through with pot and cigarettes.Dirk Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07429793255785560043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142743152971096915.post-64951885806559360842011-04-20T11:55:48.719-05:002011-04-20T11:55:48.719-05:00Hi,
I found this site researching the symptoms of...Hi,<br /><br />I found this site researching the symptoms of "pot withdrawal". Today is the fourth day without it. I have smoked pot for 42 years! YES, 42 YEARS. The reason that I quit is that I have anxiety issues, and on Saturday night when I lit up for the last time, I realized just how much it increases my anxiety. I feel thrilled that I am finally kicking the habit, but at the same time, I feel very anxious and unsettled. But I KNOW that if I lit up now, my anxiety would skyrocket, and I am not going to. I WILL BEAT THIS.<br />And then after I am successful in quitting the pot, I have to stop smoking cigarettes. I am 62, and I guess it's time to grow up. LOL<br />Good Luck to all of you. I hope the best for you. MikeMikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142743152971096915.post-3408380233193150402011-04-18T20:49:39.234-05:002011-04-18T20:49:39.234-05:00I have a friend who's been a heavy smoker and ...I have a friend who's been a heavy smoker and can go without when traveling no problem. I was a heavy smoker and stopped and had severe detox. <br /><br /> Just because one person doesn't have a problem quitting you can't go around mocking those who do. This is exactly why many who have issues with it stay away from NA or other 12 step groups. <br /><br />I'm also HIV positive. Now someone HIV positive may not need medications and not progress to any major clinical problems for a very long time, others are not so lucky and need to go on medication. Just because one person can go 18 years without meds, doesn't mean everyone can toss their medications out the window. <br /><br />That's a long way of saying you can't extrapolate one persons experience and say it's everyone. Additionally I've been into all the drugs, crystal meth, you name it. <br /><br />I found the pot the most difficult thing to quit. In fact I thought I was having night sweats because of HIV, worrying that somehow I was getting sick I started doing research to find out what I was experiencing was, for some, quite normal, and in fact had nothing to do with fact of being HIV positive. <br /><br />Unlike anonymous posters out there who spout crap and have no empathy for anyone other than themselves, I will post my real name. Now try that with your ice cream and let me know how it goes.Brian Finchhttp://www.positivelite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142743152971096915.post-67553517031449764682010-02-14T21:52:27.669-06:002010-02-14T21:52:27.669-06:00Marijuana is as addictive as eating ice cream. I b...Marijuana is as addictive as eating ice cream. I been smoking my half life and went without alot of times and just was a bit moody. lASTS THREE DAYS.Thats not addiction. Do heroin for a month then stop cold turkey. thats real withdrawl.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142743152971096915.post-11244705875976640932009-11-02T14:42:36.554-06:002009-11-02T14:42:36.554-06:00Hi,
It's good to know that I am not alone! It...Hi,<br /><br />It's good to know that I am not alone! It has been two weeks and I am felling alot better.To all those going through it, it does get better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com