Marijuana Withdrawal
First of all, let me say right off the bat that any of my complaints are, I know, only a tiny thing compared to getting off harder drugs. However, I’m still suffering. I’m 50 years old, suffered from anxiety and depression my whole life. Antidepressants haven’t helped. Therapy hasn’t helped. Mindfulness has only helped a little. Weed has been my best friend for years. But during the pandemic, my use has reached ridiculous levels. Now I’m trying to cut back, to taper off. But the result has been constant anxiety, poor sleep, digestive problems, frequent panic attacks, and overall exhaustion. Again, I’m sorry to those who are really sick, I know my situation isn’t as bad. But I still feel pretty miserable. If anyone else here has gone through this, I would REALLY appreciate a quick word of solidarity. Many thanks.
@idiopath
Whatever the hardest thing for you is still the hardest thing for you, it's equal to anyone elses hardest thing. I'm 50 also. MJ is the hardest thing for me because I used it to get off other things and don't think I want to get off. Right now I'm afraid to.
Yes, I have also dealt with this. I have cut back tremendously but still am in the vicious loop of the daily cycle that I desperately wish to break. The problem is I also enjoy it. I have many reasons for why I have or continue to use but I find myself examining the reasons even more recently. It was digestive issues and lack of appetite but now I can manage my diet without it. I used for anxiety but it was a temporary solution and I still deal with anxiety high or not high. I used for depression but we all experience depression on different levels with or without it and it's still a band aid. I used for recreation but why when now it gives me allergies and mild asthma? I am in the process of weaning myself off again too so the answer to your question is no, you are not alone.
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