The first week off was not great...i was in such bad mood all the time, and everything just seemed so bland and pointless, but the last few days i've noticed things clearly getting better. I'm calmer, happier, less angry, more productive with work, have more energy in the mornings, and I need less coffee.
42M, I was a daily smoker (Flower, not huge amounts, but recently starting most days around lunchtime). I have stopped before, but then fallen back into it, but this time it feels different.
I didn't think of myself as an addict before, but have accepted thats what i am, and that reframing has helped me.....i would love to smoke a bit of weed every now and then, but experience tells me that i'm not able to do that, and i have to choose between smoking every day, and being off it completely, and given thats the choice, my choice is clear.
The only lingering sadness is that I have wasted so much time being stoned - lost in thoughts that lead nowhere, a false sense of comfort, and less connection and presence with my wife and kids. Boredom and discomfort are supposed to lead you somewhere better, not just covered up in a haze.
Someone here recommended the MA Speaker Tapes on Spotify/ Podcasts, and they were really useful to me in the first few days. so check them out if you're struggling.
well, it's only day 11, but I'm excited about what the future holds for a sober me.
Good luck to everyone.
That acceptance piece is huge, admitting you're an addict and that moderation isn't in the cards. Took me way too long to get there myself and honestly once that clicked the whole process felt less like deprivation and more like just a clear decision The bit about boredom being a signal and not something to smother hits home too. It's wild how much of life opens up when you stop hiding from those quiet moments Day 11 is still early days but that early clarity is a great sign, keep at it
I’m on day 14. And what you wrote pretty much rhymes true for me, too. Thanks for sharing. Good luck!
Thanks. You too! 💪
Day 11 is solid. The second week is usually when they start noticing the small stuff - better sleep, clearer thinking, not feeling foggy all day. Those positives are real and they matter. Keep tracking what you're noticing. A lot of people I work with say writing down these wins helps when things get harder later.
I just started Day 1 wish me luck.
Good luck! You have to tough out the first couple of days, but it’s worth it, and it definitely gets easier with every day that passes