Gone about 100 days without smoking buds. Here's how I feel/AMA (SRS)

[tdub27]

For the past 2 years I'd averaged probably 3-5 "sessions" a week, and at school definitely closer to 5-6. For the past 100 days I haven't smoked because I fear a possible hair test for internships (~90 day screen). So here's my results:


The most noticeable positive effect:
-I wake up naturally much earlier with much more energy. No bags under the eyes, no taking an hour+ to feel "woken up", MUCH more energy throughout the day. And with that, I feel more motivated obviously. This has really been the only thing that I look back on and can really point out as being a dramatic effect of not blazing

Some Other noticeable Positive Effects:
-Maybe a little more mental clarity earlier in the day? That probably goes right in with the absence of morning grogginess, however.
-My lifts have increased a lot in the past 3 months, but there's no way to really associate that with not smoking.
-A bit of increased lung capacity obviously
-more cash that I'm not spending on los drogas
-knowing that I can resist the temptation (lol)

Most Noticeable Negative Effect:
-I still think about smoking a lot. Not because I "need to feel high" or "crave" it, but because there's a LOT (A LOT) of times when I think being baked would be really relaxing/fun at that current time (i.e. playing video games late at night, watching documentaries, listening to music, etc.). This is a really big one for me. Just being in situations where I WANT to blaze and just relax.

Some Other Noticeable Negative Effects
-Being in a situation after a night out when everyone else in the room is smoking
-Im an ecto, so being baked really helped me gain a ton of lean muscle mass. I've gained strength over the 100 days, but not as much mass as I would have if i'd been munching every night
-I think blazing helps expand your mind in a sense and lets you think outside of the box. But it can work the other way and make you think way too much into small things. I do sometimes miss the "out of the box" thinking from being baked, though


That's about it. In before smart ass comments. I'll just ignore those though

[i666]

good for you op. hope things stay like that forever. wish some of my friends who smoke a lot had the mentality you do. its inspirational.

[headturner1]

Not here to aya




But

Good job man. Keep it up.

[nickh04]

gjdm. love reading threads like this. repped

[WunSen]

ever used to get ganjovers op? (wake up really late feeling groggy af)

[justhime]

Holy chit OP, Repped!

I've been about 100 days now without buds as well. Prior to that I had been smoking everyday for about 5+ years. The past 2 years I would only smoke post workout, but pre that I was a pretty hardcore bong rat.

I agree with all your points stated! Good job mate.

The clarity I have both physically and mentally is amazing. It's not to say that I don't miss the feeling of getting high, but I feel great now that I'm not. I'm definitely more motivated in everything I do at the moment. Strong feels at the moment from reading this thread.

[xdestron]

Yeah, I really just need to do this. I've become dependent on it.

[AlliWantisLulz]

oh my god you're so awesome and an inspiration

ive gone 7300+ days without smoking buds

[sups31]

cool story bro.

i'm dedicating this next bowl to you.

[DirtyBrah]

I haven't smoked weed in 7 months and feel like such a white washed *******. I quit for legit reasons, hppd/SEVERE paranoia/panic attacks.

[4DVTEC]

Daily smoker checking in.

OP, Did you get the sweats?
Did you start dreaming?
Do you find it harder to get to sleep?


Will read OP now.

[justhime]

Daily smoker checking in.

OP, Did you get the sweats?
Did you start dreaming?
Do you find it harder to get to sleep?


Will read OP now.

Strong dreams were had and are still being had. This was a great factor in helping me keep of the buds...srs. I have been having the most surreal dreams since not smoking and have also started having very faint lucid dreams every now and then.

[GenericBro]

2 years not smoking checking in. keep it up op, one of the best things you could possibly do.

EDIT: thought you meant cigs, but good work anyways bro!

[aDoseOfFagley]

oh my god you're so awesome and an inspiration

ive gone 7300+ days without smoking buds

Nobody cares you stupid *******, go ahead and neg me. like little numbers are going to hurt. little pussy, take your sarcasm else where virgin

[4DVTEC]

Strong dreams were had and are still being had. This was a great factor in helping me keep of the buds...srs. I have been having the most surreal dreams since not smoking and have also started having very faint lucid dreams every now and then.

Wow, one of the reason's i smoke is to not dream..

What about your Skin OP? Did you go through a breakout first couple of weeks?

- I will take advantage of AMA as i am planning to give it up in the next couple of weeks..
Already cut down, only smoke a quarter a week now..

[tdub27]

ever used to get ganjovers op? (wake up really late feeling groggy af)

yeah i relied pretty heavily on using it to fall asleep, so i would wake up around noon very often when it was completely unnecessary

Daily smoker checking in.

OP, Did you get the sweats?
Did you start dreaming?
Do you find it harder to get to sleep?


Will read OP now.

not sure what your first 2 questions mean, but yeah it is harder to fall asleep. I have trouble falling to sleep normally, and being blazed for an hour or 2 would knock me right out. I just take a melatonin now if I can't sleep though

[aDoseOfFagley]

you gonna stay sober or go back smokin once you get your internship?

do you accept paypal for reps? message me i got srs $

[EaglesBrah10]

Taking a hopefully long term break myself. 2 weeks in, sleeping very well, lots of energy for morning lifts. I did make a few space cookies with my leftover buds for the weekends. Still nice to take an entire day off and chill without the negative effects of smoking it. I think eating it will keep me away from smoking it on the reg.

[4DVTEC]

yeah i relied pretty heavily on using it to fall asleep, so i would wake up around noon very often when it was completely unnecessary



not sure what your first 2 questions mean, but yeah it is harder to fall asleep. I have trouble falling to sleep normally, and being blazed for an hour or 2 would knock me right out. I just take a melatonin now if I can't sleep though

When i tried quitting, the first week every night i would wake up drenched in sweat, has happened to buddies to. Apparently it is the THC leaving your body (Strong brosci)

And question 2 is because i don't dream when i smoke pot.

[tdub27]

cool story bro.

i'm dedicating this next bowl to you.

right on haha

you gonna stay sober or go back smokin once you get your internship?

not quite sure yet. i'm leaning toward going as long as I can though

Wow, one of the reason's i smoke is to not dream..

What about your Skin OP? Did you go through a breakout first couple of weeks?

- I will take advantage of AMA as i am planning to give it up in the next couple of weeks..
Already cut down, only smoke a quarter a week now..

i normally have clear skin. I didn't really see any effect with it

[justhime]

Wow, one of the reason's i smoke is to not dream..

What about your Skin OP? Did you go through a breakout first couple of weeks?

- I will take advantage of AMA as i am planning to give it up in the next couple of weeks..
Already cut down, only smoke a quarter a week now..

Fuark, to be honest I love having vivid dreams. I thought it would subside, but probably 4-5 times a week I wake up being able to remember my dreams so well. Didn't have any break outs, then again I have dat dere baby asian smooth skin genetics of peace.

What is AMA? I'm unaware.

[sliceofbread]

GJDM, I vote you stay sober.

[sudokus]

I've noticed similar effects OP (cut down from 5ish times a week during the school year to 1-2 times now), but I don't think I would ever drop it completely unless I knew I was going to be tested for certain. I'm too big a fan of the outside of the box thinking+easy sleep.
What internships are you applying for that do hair testing though? Something in government?

[tdub27]

When i tried quitting, the first week every night i would wake up drenched in sweat, has happened to buddies to. Apparently it is the THC leaving your body (Strong brosci)

And question 2 is because i don't dream when i smoke pot.

oh damn haha no I didn't have any night sweats luckily. but I actually have pretty intense dreams when i fall asleep high, which I do miss a little bit. Melatonin gets you going with some good dreams though

Fuark, to be honest I love having vivid dreams. I thought it would subside, but probably 4-5 times a week I wake up being able to remember my dreams so well. Didn't have any break outs, then again I have dat dere baby asian smooth skin genetics of peace.

What is AMA? I'm unaware.

ama is ask me anything. i think its a ghey reddit thing

[WillNotBreak]

oh my god you're so awesome and an inspiration
ive gone 7300+ days without smoking buds

ZOMG! You are a god among men!

Im 10,500+ days without buds myself, you can do it!

Strong junky presence ITT.

[Dang3rZone]

Good chit opie. I havent smoked up in 25 days and it feels great. My main reason for quitting is because it adds no value to my life. I smoke up with friends, we sit there, dont even talk much and end up going home. And I hear you on the waking up relatively easy part. I dont feel groggy in the mornings anymore unless Im running on little sleep. But if I get a good amount around 6 hours, I feel fresh.

[ElCaballo33]

Good job OP. This October 12th will mark 2 years for me from not blazing.

[ScrillaVilla]

Smoked for about 10 years and I've only smoked about 5 or 6 times this year. Save money and don't have to deal with the anxiety. Miss listening to music and working out stoned though

[Rooney15]

At one point during my late teens I was high three times before 10am lol. I've only smoked once in the past 4-5 months now. Don't ever plan on smoking again.

Good job OP keep it up

[aDoseOfFagley]

not sure if srs

100% serious. how much to rep me?