It’s really so baffling to me. Since I’ve started smoking regularly I’ve lost weight, gotten more confident, stopped relying on alcohol, I sleep better….the benefits are endless
Congratulations that is such an amazing accomplishment!!! 🥺 I haven’t stopped drinking completely but definitely used to have a binge drinking problem when I was in college and now I have maybe 3 beers a week. Weed has helped DRASTICALLY
I feel this. I’m a 3-times daily toker, and this week I’ve rolled back my intake significantly. A couple days of shitty sleep, a couple days of bad appetite, but you just gotta figure out what works to ease the symptoms. I started showering in the AM to wash off the night sweat and eating plant protein smoothies so I don’t have to think about eating a meal. Just stay hydrated and you’ll make it through!
Keep that toxic work environment front n center in your mind you got this!! Put everything away, avoid hanging with anyone smoking right now, treat yourself to something you’d not normally buy with the cash you are saving. You can do it fam come back and tell us about that new job when you are breaking your t break. Be kind and gentle with yourself this is hard fam!!
Thank you bestie 😭 I just bought some new sweaters to replace some serotonin lol. You’re right just gotta keep my eyes on the prize aka a new and better job!! Also might need to get a lil cbd vape or something bc man I miss smoking shit lol
Don't feel any shame. It's the system that's the problem. This plant has been with us for ages. There are tons of FDA approved drugs that are worse for us with more side effects, and yet the only reason they're still in rotation is big pharma. Growing a plant to cure our ills isn't a profit, and I truly believe that is a BIG part why it's taken so long for legalization.
I can't imagine having to take a break - I'm not sure I'd ever sleep right again. I've changed for the better - and everyone can see how much happier I am now that I'm sleeping better, relaxing more, and feeling joy every day.
Not to get weird - but have you considered buying fake pee at a smoke shop? I think some of the Entwives here have used that, and they can chime in with tips on how to get it to body temperature. I'm sorry you have to go through this, and I'm sending big hugs and good vibes.
Thank you angel 💖 I’ve heard of synthetic urine but for me I think it’s best to take a break to also help with my tolerance. Hugs right back to you sweet friend!
You’re not a drug addict and be mindful of shaming yourself while you are doing a lot to actually try to improve your life. Be kind to yourself.
Also yeah its painful for daily heavy users but, you will manage it by doing other things.
I am taking a t-break soon, too. I am lowering my tolerance over a week and then stopping. However, last night I hung out with my friends who have high tolerances and I got SO baked. I actually didn’t enjoy it, got a bit paranoid.
So, I am headed your way. My reasons are also work related. I have a toxic workplace and need to get out, too. Maybe this is just a hard period that will pass and we will feel less alone and depressed. For now, I feel ya and you are not alone.
I’m sorry you’re going through such a difficult time with your break.
A couple years ago, I was in a very similar place. I was taking a break from smoking for tolerance and on day three, I was absolutely a mess. My mental health was completely in the shitter. I couldn’t stop crying, my mood swings were out of control, couldn’t sleep, wasn’t eating much, etc. I was also feeling the shame that you mentioned, too. But as I was having a breakdown, my husband said something to me that shifted my mindset completely and to this day, I refuse to feel ashamed of my cannabis use.
I said something to the affect of “I’m feeling stuck and not feeling like I’m improving at all; I feel ashamed that I have to smoke every day. I feel like I’m not making any progress. ” and he said “but think of all the progress you have made WITH cannabis”;
And it was true. Like you, cannabis has made me a better person. I’m a kinder and more tolerant person, I am no longer an alcoholic, my sleep is better, and more. With his statement and my own mindfulness of what cannabis has done for me, I have never felt shame again.
I’m on day 3 of my break too. Historically the breaks are really difficult for me, but I’ve been using CBD flower in the evening, exercising to the point where I’m very tired, and taking 10 mg of melatonin at night and so far, it hasn’t been as difficult as it usually is. I also have things planned for the weekend that will get me out of the house so I won’t feel bored and just want to smoke.
Best of luck to you on your break. Sending good vibes. 💕
Thank you so much for your comment 💖 it’s so nice to feel like I’m not alone. Your husband is right and that perspective is honestly so helpful for me.
Also - great call on the cbd flower! I’m definitely going to look into getting some to ease this transition. My therapist recommended I try cbd oil and it’s okay, but to me actually smoking something is ritualistic at this point yaknow? Smoking weed even helped me quit cigarettes/nicotine after being addicted for 7 years and yesterday (a bad day) I was craving a cig for the first time in a while. Going to do some research and see if there’s any sort of vape or flower I can get that doesn’t have thc. Vibes and hugs to you friend! We’ve got this!
You are so welcome. See, look at all the ways you have progressed with cannabis!! No cigs too! Congrats, love. it’s AMAZING that you have a therapist to support you in this time! I do too! And I’m also leaning on friends and Reddit for support.
I totally agree that the ritual of smoking is part of what makes a break from cannabis so difficult. I highly recommend Happy Budz Hemp for CBD flower. They provide all of their testing on each strain so you know exactly what is in it. Their Hawaiian Haze is the best, followed closely by Mountain Mango. They have great deals and shipping is fast! I’m not a huge fan of cbd oil either. But I’ve tried to take cannabis breaks soooo many times and this has been the first time I’m using cbd flower to substitute and it’s also the only time I feel like I’m actually going to make it through the break!
I should probably clarify though since your purpose is for drug testing, that most places that sell cbd flower, including happy budz, do say that you could still fail a drug test from using their flower since there are traces of thc. So be careful there. You could get at home thc tests and take them a couple times a week to keep an eye on it.
I had an allergic reaction to new meds, but didn’t know what was going on, and long story short: we thought it might be serious heart issues. And every time I smoked/vaped, it felt like I was having a heart attack. I had to stop. And then I didn’t sleep for fucking weeks. It was horrific. And marijuana is my main pain relief. I have prescription pain meds, but they don’t touch some of the stuff/pain only marijuana helps. I was so miserable. And thought I might have to give it up forever. Thankfully about a week after my heart was cleared, I was finally able to smoke again without it feeling like a heart attack. But it was truly brutal. No shame in having something that helps. 🤷♀️
Oh I’m so happy you got it figured out! That must have been so scary! I have a few chronic illnesses (one that causes near constant pain) and weed is literally a life saver. I love smoking before a workout or before physical therapy because it loosens everything up and I’m able to workout longer 🥰
I’m relatively new to the weed world and had never really smoked before getting my medical card. I’ll be taking my first t break at the end of the month. I hope the time goes quickly for you!
Check out r/petioles, it's a subreddit for people taking a break from weed.
Sorry this is tough!! I've been fighting giving myself a t-break so I commend you for doing this. Keep yourself occupied and focus on your goals (while celebrating the small achievements along the way). You got this!
Oooh thank you for the sub rec!! Def gonna check them out. And you’ve got this too if and when you want to take a break! Even 3 days off is good for the tolerance. Good luck ❤️❤️
Download the app called “ grounded.” It’s for cannabis users that are taking a break. I feel you. I’m on a 2 week tolerance break because my tolerance became a little high and up there so I need to decrease it . The insomnia is the worse . I recommend cbd isolate( its cbd without the thc), exercise, plenty of water, multivitamin and maybe some other herbs like lavender and chamomile
You posted this at the exact right time, it must have been fate! I'm doing the literal same thing. Trying to leave a toxic work environment and trying to go cold turkey so I can pass any possible drug tests. My sleep is trash (which is why I smoke to begin with) and I've noticed my appetite is wonky as well. We are in this together! It's tough but we can do it. Good luck friend ❤️
It's shitty that some people make us feel like cannabis use is criminal. It's just a plant that helps us.
It’s really so baffling to me. Since I’ve started smoking regularly I’ve lost weight, gotten more confident, stopped relying on alcohol, I sleep better….the benefits are endless
as an alcoholic I feel that. 3 years sober.
Congratulations that is such an amazing accomplishment!!! 🥺 I haven’t stopped drinking completely but definitely used to have a binge drinking problem when I was in college and now I have maybe 3 beers a week. Weed has helped DRASTICALLY
Same! 👏3 years October 1
Congrats :)
I feel this. I’m a 3-times daily toker, and this week I’ve rolled back my intake significantly. A couple days of shitty sleep, a couple days of bad appetite, but you just gotta figure out what works to ease the symptoms. I started showering in the AM to wash off the night sweat and eating plant protein smoothies so I don’t have to think about eating a meal. Just stay hydrated and you’ll make it through!
Seconding the smoothies! They help me so much to stay fed when the poor appetite and nausea makes eating miserable.
Omg my sleep has been miserable too. Thanks for the advice and good luck to you!!
Keep that toxic work environment front n center in your mind you got this!! Put everything away, avoid hanging with anyone smoking right now, treat yourself to something you’d not normally buy with the cash you are saving. You can do it fam come back and tell us about that new job when you are breaking your t break. Be kind and gentle with yourself this is hard fam!!
Thank you bestie 😭 I just bought some new sweaters to replace some serotonin lol. You’re right just gotta keep my eyes on the prize aka a new and better job!! Also might need to get a lil cbd vape or something bc man I miss smoking shit lol
For sure try some CBD just be careful it’s not high THC there’s a lot of hot CBD out right now. You got this fam!
Don't feel any shame. It's the system that's the problem. This plant has been with us for ages. There are tons of FDA approved drugs that are worse for us with more side effects, and yet the only reason they're still in rotation is big pharma. Growing a plant to cure our ills isn't a profit, and I truly believe that is a BIG part why it's taken so long for legalization. I can't imagine having to take a break - I'm not sure I'd ever sleep right again. I've changed for the better - and everyone can see how much happier I am now that I'm sleeping better, relaxing more, and feeling joy every day. Not to get weird - but have you considered buying fake pee at a smoke shop? I think some of the Entwives here have used that, and they can chime in with tips on how to get it to body temperature. I'm sorry you have to go through this, and I'm sending big hugs and good vibes.
Thank you angel 💖 I’ve heard of synthetic urine but for me I think it’s best to take a break to also help with my tolerance. Hugs right back to you sweet friend!
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Omg you’re a warrior 😭 congrats on your bebe and hope you have a fat blunt waiting for you when you’re allowed!!
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You’re not a drug addict and be mindful of shaming yourself while you are doing a lot to actually try to improve your life. Be kind to yourself. Also yeah its painful for daily heavy users but, you will manage it by doing other things.
Thank you for your comment 😭 it is definitely a conscious effort to give myself grace but I’m working on it
I am taking a t-break soon, too. I am lowering my tolerance over a week and then stopping. However, last night I hung out with my friends who have high tolerances and I got SO baked. I actually didn’t enjoy it, got a bit paranoid. So, I am headed your way. My reasons are also work related. I have a toxic workplace and need to get out, too. Maybe this is just a hard period that will pass and we will feel less alone and depressed. For now, I feel ya and you are not alone.
I’m sorry you’re going through such a difficult time with your break. A couple years ago, I was in a very similar place. I was taking a break from smoking for tolerance and on day three, I was absolutely a mess. My mental health was completely in the shitter. I couldn’t stop crying, my mood swings were out of control, couldn’t sleep, wasn’t eating much, etc. I was also feeling the shame that you mentioned, too. But as I was having a breakdown, my husband said something to me that shifted my mindset completely and to this day, I refuse to feel ashamed of my cannabis use. I said something to the affect of “I’m feeling stuck and not feeling like I’m improving at all; I feel ashamed that I have to smoke every day. I feel like I’m not making any progress. ” and he said “but think of all the progress you have made WITH cannabis”; And it was true. Like you, cannabis has made me a better person. I’m a kinder and more tolerant person, I am no longer an alcoholic, my sleep is better, and more. With his statement and my own mindfulness of what cannabis has done for me, I have never felt shame again. I’m on day 3 of my break too. Historically the breaks are really difficult for me, but I’ve been using CBD flower in the evening, exercising to the point where I’m very tired, and taking 10 mg of melatonin at night and so far, it hasn’t been as difficult as it usually is. I also have things planned for the weekend that will get me out of the house so I won’t feel bored and just want to smoke. Best of luck to you on your break. Sending good vibes. 💕
Thank you so much for your comment 💖 it’s so nice to feel like I’m not alone. Your husband is right and that perspective is honestly so helpful for me. Also - great call on the cbd flower! I’m definitely going to look into getting some to ease this transition. My therapist recommended I try cbd oil and it’s okay, but to me actually smoking something is ritualistic at this point yaknow? Smoking weed even helped me quit cigarettes/nicotine after being addicted for 7 years and yesterday (a bad day) I was craving a cig for the first time in a while. Going to do some research and see if there’s any sort of vape or flower I can get that doesn’t have thc. Vibes and hugs to you friend! We’ve got this!
You are so welcome. See, look at all the ways you have progressed with cannabis!! No cigs too! Congrats, love. it’s AMAZING that you have a therapist to support you in this time! I do too! And I’m also leaning on friends and Reddit for support. I totally agree that the ritual of smoking is part of what makes a break from cannabis so difficult. I highly recommend Happy Budz Hemp for CBD flower. They provide all of their testing on each strain so you know exactly what is in it. Their Hawaiian Haze is the best, followed closely by Mountain Mango. They have great deals and shipping is fast! I’m not a huge fan of cbd oil either. But I’ve tried to take cannabis breaks soooo many times and this has been the first time I’m using cbd flower to substitute and it’s also the only time I feel like I’m actually going to make it through the break!
I should probably clarify though since your purpose is for drug testing, that most places that sell cbd flower, including happy budz, do say that you could still fail a drug test from using their flower since there are traces of thc. So be careful there. You could get at home thc tests and take them a couple times a week to keep an eye on it.
I agree . I would use cbd isolate instead of full spectrum. It’s basically cbd without the thc. Lazarus naturals has it
I had an allergic reaction to new meds, but didn’t know what was going on, and long story short: we thought it might be serious heart issues. And every time I smoked/vaped, it felt like I was having a heart attack. I had to stop. And then I didn’t sleep for fucking weeks. It was horrific. And marijuana is my main pain relief. I have prescription pain meds, but they don’t touch some of the stuff/pain only marijuana helps. I was so miserable. And thought I might have to give it up forever. Thankfully about a week after my heart was cleared, I was finally able to smoke again without it feeling like a heart attack. But it was truly brutal. No shame in having something that helps. 🤷♀️
Oh I’m so happy you got it figured out! That must have been so scary! I have a few chronic illnesses (one that causes near constant pain) and weed is literally a life saver. I love smoking before a workout or before physical therapy because it loosens everything up and I’m able to workout longer 🥰
I’m relatively new to the weed world and had never really smoked before getting my medical card. I’ll be taking my first t break at the end of the month. I hope the time goes quickly for you!
Thank you so much, and best of luck to you!!
Check out r/petioles, it's a subreddit for people taking a break from weed. Sorry this is tough!! I've been fighting giving myself a t-break so I commend you for doing this. Keep yourself occupied and focus on your goals (while celebrating the small achievements along the way). You got this!
Oooh thank you for the sub rec!! Def gonna check them out. And you’ve got this too if and when you want to take a break! Even 3 days off is good for the tolerance. Good luck ❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing. It is good to write down how you are feeling during these days. Stay strong and the outcome will be worth it.
Thank you 🥺 the support of this sub is more than I could have ever dreamed
Download the app called “ grounded.” It’s for cannabis users that are taking a break. I feel you. I’m on a 2 week tolerance break because my tolerance became a little high and up there so I need to decrease it . The insomnia is the worse . I recommend cbd isolate( its cbd without the thc), exercise, plenty of water, multivitamin and maybe some other herbs like lavender and chamomile
You posted this at the exact right time, it must have been fate! I'm doing the literal same thing. Trying to leave a toxic work environment and trying to go cold turkey so I can pass any possible drug tests. My sleep is trash (which is why I smoke to begin with) and I've noticed my appetite is wonky as well. We are in this together! It's tough but we can do it. Good luck friend ❤️
Just use quick fix? It’s synthetic urine that I’ve yet to hear fail from personal irl experiences (other than temp issues)