Stopped smoking 45 days ago. Just came down with shingles. Anyone else have this happen?

Hello! I am 17 and tried weed 2 times in my life. The first time (a month ago) I had a panic attack and after that Ivstarted havung deep derealizations. It was like my sould was leaving my body for some time. It was super scary. I tried weed again the other Thursday and since then I have had derealizations. They weaken with the time but still have them when I go to bed it is like an anxiety attack. Will I ever be the same again? How long will it take to be "normal" again? It is very scary and am NEVER touching a joint in my life again

I’m needing to step away from using thc. I’m hoping that by joining this subreddit I can push through an obvious problem that I have with it.

I’m curious, at what moment in your sobriety did you feel like “yeah, this is what I was missing” or something along those lines? I think in having a hard time sticking it out for long enough to see a difference.

I'll start: I would have a university degree today.

I work in the healthcare space and will be applying to grad school which will require me to rotate in hospitals and work with patients. I’ll know where I’ll be going almost exactly 1 year from now and I know that schools will ask to submit a urine sample, however I do not know exact policies around weed, it could be based on state cannabis laws, though I’d rather not take the chance since I have been working towards this my whole adolescent/adult life.

I know that weed is not worth it, and it would be foolish to jeopardize grad school for it. But I find it to be an integral part of my personality.

I just need to grow up and drop it for a year right? I started smoking in high school at 16 and have pretty consistent smoke at least 60-70% of these days since. I am now 24. So I want to give myself a year to detox my urine and also have peace of mind that nothing will come back.

If you stopped for a similar situation, for career purposes, what were the mental gymnastics you played to convince yourself that you can stop.

I (38f 20yrs chronic, 3 months free) went out for a few drinks last night, walked home in a light spring rain and when I got home I was just dying to smoke one with my husband out on our anarondak chairs and have a heart to heart like we used to before we quit. I still have the stash in the basement and we were so, so close to caving. Just one will be fine right? It’s a Saturday night and I’m an adult. It’s all good… then I thought about how hard the first few days were, how I’ve thought I could keep to the weekend before and never succeeded, how I’d have to come on this Reddit and say I was back at day 1 (no shame in that) but I’d rather wake up today continuing my clean streak instead of starting over….or struggling to start over…

So glad I didn’t do it. I. Just. Didn’t. Do. It. 🖤stay strong out there Peeps.

I know there are likely outliers, but I’m curious if many of us are getting to this point of realization at around the same age.

I’m 25 and started smoking senior year of Hs and weed has been around in some way daily since. Last time I quit for a month was 4 years ago and the moment I took a hit I rationalized going balls deep again.

This time i’m 3 weeks in, quit to get better REM sleep so I wouldn’t be overthinking some of the most mundane easy-to-rationalize shit.

I threw out my grinder and storage bottle last night and didn’t feel a thing. Feeling in control and a stronger mental is so worth the pain of no sleep and borderline panic attack anxiety for the first few weeks.

I’ve realized that I was giving Mary Jane too much credit. Every time I would try and quit I would fantasize about her like she was the only one that mattered. I would feel as though I had lost something or even somebody. An empty feeling that brought a ton of emotion. I could pick a quit day and as normal I would get up and go to work (not baked) and I would get this overwhelming anxiety. At that point nothing had changed (I’m a night smoker). I hadn’t even attempted quitting yet. I just woke up and went to work like I always do. Yet I built this up in my head that today I’d lose her. Today is the day I’d lose Mary Jane.

It made me realize that like any relationship, how do I move on if I can’t even consider being without Mary Jane. I can’t. And you can’t.

After this realization it’s made quitting easier. It made me realize that I’m creating some of the withdrawal symptoms by fantasizing about her. The anxiety, frustration, the overwhelming feelings, those all come from me. And if I continue to think I don’t want to live without her, I should expect those feelings to continue on.

I’m not saying this mindset is easy. It’s taken over 20 years of daily use and many attempts to quit to get here. I just wish I had realized earlier the role I play in this relationship. That’s all. I wish I could have seen how much power I was giving Mary Jane.

Hope this helps others like it did me. Best of luck y’all. You got this!

When ur brain tells u, u can moderate u cannot. My brain is playing tricks on me that I can occasionally use weed and it’s not true. I’m like 10 days into a relapse and I’m using more than ever and I feel so crappy. Now I have to go cold turkey again. I have my resources, a sober community and I can do this. Just remember this if ur thinking about it.

Tuesday night will be my last night. 25(F) This time both me and my long term partner are quitting. I need things that helped you get through withdrawal I get really bad vomiting and disabling withdrawals while he’s usually fine -_- I am truly looking for unique things I know the gym helps but I want to hear unique rare things you don’t think are discussed enough here.

I’m so over the hold weed has on me and I think I need help realizing Tuesday should be my last day… weed is slowly killing me

I indulge in nicotine vapes while on it, I don’t eat for hours then binge eat garbage food and sweets. I consume dark media online and stay up until 5am every week night no sleep no proper nutrition I don’t work out I don’t clean a lot I feel tired all the time and nauseous all the time and I’m over it.

so yesterday I went to take a really important exam to get into university, and after a couple hours out I came back home and found my room completely clean which is not good because that means my mom found my weed. its been pretty hard for me these last months, I dont really have any friends and life is pretty boring I would say, like I dont have the energy to try new things or go out, usually my days are work and being in my room getting high. I really love to get high, feels like everything is fine, I get to laugh and laugh just watching tiktok, listening to music is the best and you know it feels like I completely forget how lonely I feel and how empty is my life. but since my mom threw away all my weed and seeing her really worried about me, Im just trying to I guess quit weed, I dont know for how long, I guess Iife will say, but Im just trynna do better. I know Im not where I want to be in life, I always thought as a kid that at this age I would be living my best life, having tons of friends, going to a lot of parties, maybe even having a girlfriend, and I guess just enjoying this part of my life. makes me real sad that Im not even close to that, I feel pretty empty, but I guess Its all in my head. All I want to is to feel better, maybe weed is holding me back, i dont even know .... but I just hope tomorrow to be a better day

My New Years resolution was to finally distance myself after years of abuse. Smoked my last joint with 2 of my best friends on New Year’s Eve and haven’t looked back since.

In 2024 I took two 45 day breaks and tried to only smoke on weekends, but eventually I would make excuses to smoke more and more and went back to daily use. Last year was the most progress I had made since I started smoking regularly in 2018.

For 2025, I wanted to seriously commit, and i’m proud to be approaching 100 days without weed! The withdrawals varied from the first day until about the 6 week mark and mostly included almost uncontrollable anxiety and depressive thoughts, poor concentration, short temper, and brain fog. As the days went by I noticed less and less of the withdrawals and since about 6 weeks in all of the symptoms have vanished.

I definitely still have thoughts of smoking every once in a while, but the thoughts seem to be more reminiscent of the past than genuine cravings. I forgot what it was like to go more than an hour without thinking about when the next time I could get high was. I’ve been consistent in the gym, more social, and doing very well in my current job (even got a $5k raise recently) since quitting.

There’s no doubt it’s been challenging at times. I always told myself i’d smoke forever. Taking a step back from weed to learn to focus on myself and living with a clear head has been one of the best choices i’ve made in my adult life. I surely miss the memories, but sure as hell don’t miss all the negatives.

I almost gave in but now that my pain has mostly subsided (burst ovarian cyst) I’m so glad I pushed through. Hope you all are doing well!

I've been a chronic smoker for probably 15 years now. Almost about a gram of oil a day.

today is the first day of not smoking, what can I expect? I know ill struggle to sleep, and don't have an apatite at all. I use to get headaches when I quit as well. Is this going to last for weeks?

I’m quitting after 5 years of constant abuse. what are some tips for getting through the boring hours at night where nothing is going on

i used to smoke everyday for about 15 years, then i tried to take a break just to see who i am without weed, i didnt know for how long i was gonna pause, i thought like 1 week would be a great start - that was in november 2024 i could go for about 2 months weed free, but than it was carnival (i live in brasil) and with some other drugs i wanted to smoke, so i did with some friends... since that time, when im with friends who smoke, i do some puffs and its so fun, i laugh and get stoned like i couldnt anymore... the hardest thing, for me, is to have weed at home - i cant decide if or when i want to smoke, if i have it, i will smoke it everyday and in a few weeks ill be at the same spot as i started, so thats my limit. i can smoke with friends, their weed, just a little - and enjoy a lot, but i wont buy for me and have at my house! thats what keep me wondering, is it always all or nothing? does any of you stopped smoking everyday, like, being addicted to it, and could live a life smoking sometimes? is it possible or am i fooling myself?

I like using weed because my brain keeps going and I use it for escaping (going through a breakup).

I need to be sober because I’m looking for work

How do you get your brain to quiet down without weed?

just relapsed on day 6. been a really rough week as i am also dealing with a breakup and i was reaching a breaking point mentally. currently dont know how to feel. :-(

Went 30 days smoke free. Had gotten my appetite back, Energy levels and overall mood had very much improved. Then I took ONE hit from my brothers vape. The paranoia and anxiety SWOOPED in and I didn’t like it one bit. But even after all that a few days later. I was itching for more so I bummed a few hits from my brother in law’s vape. And although I’m not buying any more bud the cravings are kicking in and all that work went down the drain. I’m back to square 1 with the cravings and slight mood swings.

Moral of the story: if you’re going strong with sobriety. Even taking one puff can be detrimental especially to those of us (like me) who abused weed. If this relates to you, take my advice and just say no because you can stay sober and still have a great time

Long story short, im three weeks sober i started smoking weed to help my ptsd and anxiety. My happiness is dependent on people pleasing and its crippling. Ive been smoking heavily for 6 years im 31 and started smoking to silence the thoughts. Now their back worse than ever. My anxiety is like never before. Does weed change you in the long run? Im having suicidal thoughts. Does the anxiety get better? Im not having insomnia or anything like that and havnt craved it at all.

hi idk where to start but i’ve been clean for 58 days!!! im really happy but idk i js wanted to share with someone :)

Hi everyone. Ok quick back story... About a year ago I got into edibles. Since then, I've become a regular user, strictly edibles/tablets/the like. My go-to's are hash rosin drops, using 50-100mg/day usually. Should probably note weed is legal where I am. Anyway, I'm going to the UK next month where weed is absolutely NOT legal, which made me realize I should stop. Tbh, weed has been very helpful in improving my mental health and getting me back on my feet, but I can't continue the habit I have now forever. I really have no qualms about quitting itself... But I do get fairly brutal withdrawal symptoms. Even after just 24 hours without use. If anyone could offer advice on how to manage these symptoms, that'd be awesome. My trip is the end of next month so I'm planning ahead in terms of quitting now so I don't feel like shit when I'm there. Thanks!

Ok took my last edible last night. Was going to go grab something to have on hand “Just incase” but decided against it. I quit once before for 3 months and then slowly it creeped its way back in and I’ve now been doing it again every night since September. In desperate need of some inspiration here. Please tell me what’s been the best thing since you stopped using or something unexpected you’ve experienced (positive or negative and if negative how did you deal with that) Would also love some tips on sleeping through the night without it (unless there are none and I just gotta wait this out) Thanks in advance, I really need the encouragement right about now.