Misc Quit MJ after 17 yrs a 1/2 oz a week user. HELP

Chief Roundup · 02-12-2006, 01:54 PM

Have any of you guys ever quit and struggled like I am? I know it is what I want to do but I am alienating everyone around me. Man this sucks. I can't seem to control myself. I am not yelling but I am so confused and emotional like a woman right now it is horrible.

**Bowser** · 02-12-2006, 01:55 PM

Never tried the stuff. Really.

stumppy · 02-12-2006, 02:00 PM

How long ago did you quit?

Adept Havelock · 02-12-2006, 02:00 PM

It's tough. The main thing to remember is that your addiction is basically a perversion of the survival drives...somewhere along the line MJ got added in with Food, Water, Shelter, and Sex. Recognizing it as such makes it a bit easier, but nothing will make it a walk in the park.

Try finding a decent support group, but use your best judgement when "sounding" one out.

You also might try regular exercise. It will help flush the metabolites over time, and help you re-establish a normal wake-sleep cycle.

Hang in there, and good luck.

Katipan · 02-12-2006, 02:12 PM

I'd probably end up drinking a lot.

02-12-2006, 02:17 PM

I've tried the stuff, even regularly smoked as a youngster but it's never been a struggle for me. Quitting copenhagen was incredibly difficult. Most of the battle is sincerely making up your mind. Good luck.

**QuikSsurfer** · 02-12-2006, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

Have any of you guys ever quit and struggled like I am? I know it is what I want to do but I am alienating everyone around me. Man this sucks. I can't seem to control myself. I am not yelling but I am so confused and emotional like a woman right now it is horrible.

well hello

plbrdude · 02-12-2006, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

I've tried the stuff, even regularly smoked as a youngster but it's never been a struggle for me. Quitting copenhagen was incredibly difficult. Most of the battle is sincerely making up your mind. Good luck.

truth there. quitting cigs the 1st ten times literally made me a nut case. by the grace of God i finally got it done. by the mercy of God booze and dope wasn't a problem. strange thing was, i loved getting drunk, and hated cigs. nasty smell and taste in your mouth, that sort of stuff.
anyways best of luck. i'll say a prayer for you.

FAX · 02-12-2006, 02:24 PM

It's very difficult. Moreso than most people realize, Mr. Chief Roundup.

My recommendation is that you find a 12 step program. The yellow pages and a few phone calls will locate a meeting in your area. If you're serious about the change, dive into the program with everything you've got.

It's the best (and oftentimes the only) way to accomplish what you're after.

Best,

FAX

**KcMizzou** · 02-12-2006, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Most of the battle is sincerely making up your mind. Good luck.

Very true. Knowing you should quit doing something, and honestly wanting to are very different.

I believe most people fail because they only make a half-hearted attempt in the first place. I know that's been true of me in the past. (Concerning various bad habits.)

Sfeihc · 02-12-2006, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Adept Havelock

It's tough. The main thing to remember is that your addiction is basically a perversion of the survival drives...somewhere along the line MJ got added in with Food, Water, Shelter, and Sex. Recognizing it as such makes it a bit easier, but nothing will make it a walk in the park.

Try finding a decent support group, but use your best judgement when "sounding" one out.

You also might try regular exercise. It will help flush the metabolites over time, and help you re-establish a normal wake-sleep cycle.

Hang in there, and good luck.

Havelock offers you some sound advice. Exercise is key, even if it only is walking, it will help your body. For your mind, understand what you're doing is to help yourself and your REAL friends will "weed" themselves out time. Explore new interests and look for new hobbies. Good Luck and God Bless.

**QuikSsurfer** · 02-12-2006, 02:30 PM

I've quit a few times

I've smoked the ganj for about 8 years now. Only outside help i ever got that actually did anything was going to local NA meetings. here is a link with state listings to of group meetings: http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/meetings/a/blaa.htm

**Bwana** · 02-12-2006, 02:32 PM

I gave up Copenhagen a month ago after chewing for over 25 years. I just woke up one day and said fug this, I'm done and gave it up cold turkey. I had read in advance that giving up chew was equivalent to knocking a heroin habit because of the amount of nicotine in a single pinch of chew. I knew what I was in for in advance and it still kicked my ass. I ran the same emotional gamut you are going through and was a world class dick weed to be around. I am just now leveling off. It must have taken that long for all the nicotine to leave my system. There were days when I was about half crazy. I would go from zero to sixty on the pissed off scale in about two seconds. Now that it’s over with (knock on wood) I feel a lot better, have more energy and have been hitting the weights and kick boxing hard again. What you are going through is totally natural, a pain in the ass, but totally natural. Expect your emotions to be off the chart for a period of time. If you get pissed off around your family or friends, take a walk, get out of there. Just know you made the right choice, the smart choice, things will level off, and you will be a stronger person for having the rocks to kick the habit. Hang in there and good Luck!!

**QuikSsurfer** · 02-12-2006, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

I gave up Copenhagen a month ago after chewing for over 25 years. I just woke up one day and said fug this, I'm done and gave it up cold turkey. I had read in advance that giving up chew was equivalent to knocking a heroin habit because of the amount of nicotine in a single pinch of chew. I knew what I was in for in advance and it still kicked my ass. I ran the same emotional gamut you are going through and was a world class dick weed to be around. I am just now leveling off. It must have taken that long for all the nicotine to leave my system. There were days when I was about half crazy. I would go from zero to sixty on the pissed off scale in about two seconds. Now that it’s over with (knock on wood) I feel a lot better, have more energy and have been hitting the weights and kick boxing hard again. What you are going through is totally natural, a pain in the ass, but totally natural. Expect your emotions to be off the chart for a period of time. If you get pissed off around your family or friends, take a walk, get out of there. Just know you made the right choice, the smart choice, things will level off, and you will be a stronger person for having the rocks to kick the habit. Hang in there and good Luck!!

dip doesn't really affect you or the people around you like a marijuana addiction.. that's like biting your nails.

Chief Roundup · 02-12-2006, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by stumppy

How long ago did you quit?

9 days

02-12-2006, 01:54 PM
Chief Roundup Admitted Planet Junky Join Date: Oct 2000 Casino cash: $2071627	Quit MJ after 17 yrs a 1/2 oz a week user. HELP Have any of you guys ever quit and struggled like I am? I know it is what I want to do but I am alienating everyone around me. Man this sucks. I can't seem to control myself. I am not yelling but I am so confused and emotional like a woman right now it is horrible.
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Adept Havelock Obligatory Thoughtcriminal Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Flux,awaiting an observer Casino cash: $10004900	It's tough. The main thing to remember is that your addiction is basically a perversion of the survival drives...somewhere along the line MJ got added in with Food, Water, Shelter, and Sex. Recognizing it as such makes it a bit easier, but nothing will make it a walk in the park. Try finding a decent support group, but use your best judgement when "sounding" one out. You also might try regular exercise. It will help flush the metabolites over time, and help you re-establish a normal wake-sleep cycle. Hang in there, and good luck. __________________ No matter how cynical you are, it is impossible to keep up. -Lily Tomlin I'd rather be a climbing monkey than a falling angel. -Terry Pratchett
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02-12-2006, 02:17 PM	#6
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	I've tried the stuff, even regularly smoked as a youngster but it's never been a struggle for me. Quitting copenhagen was incredibly difficult. Most of the battle is sincerely making up your mind. Good luck.
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FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $6753759	It's very difficult. Moreso than most people realize, Mr. Chief Roundup. My recommendation is that you find a 12 step program. The yellow pages and a few phone calls will locate a meeting in your area. If you're serious about the change, dive into the program with everything you've got. It's the best (and oftentimes the only) way to accomplish what you're after. Best, FAX
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02-12-2006, 02:30 PM	#12
QuikSsurfer Got swag? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Madison, MS Casino cash: $10008287	I've quit a few times I've smoked the ganj for about 8 years now. Only outside help i ever got that actually did anything was going to local NA meetings. here is a link with state listings to of group meetings: http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/meetings/a/blaa.htm __________________
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02-12-2006, 02:32 PM	#13
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2139553647	I gave up Copenhagen a month ago after chewing for over 25 years. I just woke up one day and said fug this, I'm done and gave it up cold turkey. I had read in advance that giving up chew was equivalent to knocking a heroin habit because of the amount of nicotine in a single pinch of chew. I knew what I was in for in advance and it still kicked my ass. I ran the same emotional gamut you are going through and was a world class dick weed to be around. I am just now leveling off. It must have taken that long for all the nicotine to leave my system. There were days when I was about half crazy. I would go from zero to sixty on the pissed off scale in about two seconds. Now that it’s over with (knock on wood) I feel a lot better, have more energy and have been hitting the weights and kick boxing hard again. What you are going through is totally natural, a pain in the ass, but totally natural. Expect your emotions to be off the chart for a period of time. If you get pissed off around your family or friends, take a walk, get out of there. Just know you made the right choice, the smart choice, things will level off, and you will be a stronger person for having the rocks to kick the habit. Hang in there and good Luck!! __________________ Adventure is dangerous....but monotony can kill you.
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