JacobMckinley Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 So every time i try to stop smoking pot for a while, I get this overwhelming feeling of anxiety in my stomach. This usually comes with a pretty maddening bout of insomnia as well. Does this ever happen to any of you fine folks, and if so any recommendations to alleviate it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I don't really have any advice to help with the anxiety but when I quit smoking I started working out, and doing a lot of cardio. On the days when I don't work out I tend to have a lot harder time falling asleep. Even just doing some push ups and sit ups before bed helps a lot. So if you aren't already that may help your sleep troubles, and in turn maybe help your anxiety as well. JacobMckinley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 slam a few beers. JacobMckinley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladew1ll1s1sdead Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Pot used to take away my anxiety and now it triggers anxiety/panic attacks so I'm probably not someone to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HybridxReality Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Pot used to take away my anxiety and now it triggers anxiety/panic attacks so I'm probably not someone to ask. SAAAAME. Which sucks, because weed is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkrtz Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I can't offer any advice on dealing with it, but I'm trying to quit smoking after half a decade of daily use and its destroying my emotions and my stability is shot, so if you ever wanna blab to someone who may understand were youre hcoming from you can hit me up friend JacobMckinley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I have an anxiety disorder - in fact had a bout so bad yesterday that I puked from the tightening in my chest. Awesome right? Insomnia comes with the anxiety. I have some good therapy tricks but like is noted above the best thing for me is exercise. I ran 7.5 miles last night, blew off steam and slept like a baby after a terrible rest the night before. I get way proactive in identifying the causes of my anxiety and what I can deal with and what I can't. Then I get off on missions to settle things to get them off my mind. A therapist early on taught me to use the word Stop when I was in the throws of an attack and to simply breath. Take a few minutes then start identifying the triggers and getting on the quickest to resolve and go from there. It's worked. I live a pretty good life with the occasional episode. I'm spending most of today dealing with the things I can to get this all off of me. I wish you the best, it sucks and most people don't understand it. "Don't worry so much..." I could smack the next person that says that to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkrtz Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 To the person above, you seem as though you've made extreme progress in halting circular thought processes and that you've gained controlled on stomping out intrusive thoughts. Without getting too deep into it, I've been told whenever I could afford a doctor, that my most prominent issue is an inability to stave off intrusive thoughts and an inability to break away from circular thought processes, which I was told was a more subtle but equally powerful version of ocd (which I'm iffy on believing). Of course anxiety and depression come in different stages (at age 14 they all began citing bipolar disorder as a cause, as I neared my twenties they started talking "mono-polar depression" with "intrusive ocd"..who knows.) But the point is, I've never comprehended truly controlling your thoughts. Any advice on managing that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladewillisisdead Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 SAAAAME. Which sucks, because weed is great. Same thing here and it's the worst. After 2.5 years I've been experimenting with taking tiny puffs once in awhile. So far a little anxiety, no panic...yet. I remember back when I smoked all the time if I went a day or two without it I'd barely be able to fall asleep. My advice would be to just wait it out. Your body/mind are just used to being stoned and will take some time to adjust. When I stopped for good I remember after a few days I started sleeping a bit better but having INSANE vivid dreams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobMckinley Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Thanks you guys! just knowing that i'm not the only person this is happening/has happened to is consolation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 To the person above, you seem as though you've made extreme progress in halting circular thought processes and that you've gained controlled on stomping out intrusive thoughts. Without getting too deep into it, I've been told whenever I could afford a doctor, that my most prominent issue is an inability to stave off intrusive thoughts and an inability to break away from circular thought processes, which I was told was a more subtle but equally powerful version of ocd (which I'm iffy on believing). Of course anxiety and depression come in different stages (at age 14 they all began citing bipolar disorder as a cause, as I neared my twenties they started talking "mono-polar depression" with "intrusive ocd"..who knows.) But the point is, I've never comprehended truly controlling your thoughts. Any advice on managing that? Truthfully, I don't believe in one-size fits all. I find being busy to be a plus and to put myself in a position where I take satisfaction in what I do or am helping others with my time/effort. The occasional bout is inevitable but 18 years after diagnosis they are fewer and fewer. Honestly, I don't recall half the clinical stuff that was spouted at me over the years but I know the drugs made me feel worse, physical activity made me feel better and filling my time on my terms with things I enjoy or get satisfaction from keeps me from so much of the bullshit that dragged me down at my worst. I had a personal trauma that exasserbated a lot of my issues so continuing to deal with that and understand how it worsened my depression / anxiety at least gives me a root cause to dip back to most times. I re-read the original post and realize my experience is pretty different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkrtz Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 The main thing o take away seems to be a necessity to keep active. Maybe that's where I've always slipped up lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnstypls Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Why would you want to stop smoking weed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkrtz Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I dunno about him, but off the top of my head, finances and employment. WereAllDudesHey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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