I don’t know what to do with my time without weed. I feel like it was such a big part of me. I don’t know who I am today…
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We all filled our lives with our DOC’s when we were in active addiction. Now we don’t use no more, we have to find other, healthier, better and more useful ways to fill our time. Like living a good life! Keep going friend. You made it through day one, you can make it through day two as well. One day at a time for all of us. You’re doing excellent. Hugs.
Here’s some stuff to do to fill your time with right now and right here. Aimed at tobacco smokers who quit but it will work for you too. Success!
https://iuhealth.org/thrive/85-things-to-do-besides-smoking
PS. Gave up weed and tobacco myself ten years ago, alcohol took over after that and it took me another 3.5 years to really understand I’m an addict and the only way to have a better life is to live my life sober. Best thing I did in my life is quitting smoking as it started my road of discovery.
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Is it normal to feel this teary and sad
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Drugs mess with our neurotransmitters and hormones. So when you take THC away, it takes time for your brain and body to find a new balance, without the chemicals you added to your system by using weed. Patience friend. It will be better. It is a big change as well. Marijuana has been with you for years. It might feel like a loss right now. I assure you it is not.
There’s another possible answer too. For me personally, I’m a rather emotional guy who cries easily. I never cried when I was doing drugs and booze. This is the real me and it’s OK. But for you that’s a bit early now. Day two.
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Thank you for your words…I still haven’t stopped crying…I just feel so empty. I feel really just upset. I don’t know what to do.
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You’re here, you’re connecting. You’re not alone friend. You’re doing much better than you think. The emptiness you feel is what used to be filled by using. Which itself was emptiness, it just made you believe it was something. You’re preparing yourself to fill yourself with better stuff, with real life, real stuff. Tears aren’t bad. Emotions aren’t bad. You got this. We got you. 
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What brings you comfort or happiness besides drugs? Art, tv, crafts, games, reading? Distraction helps in the beginning
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It is completely normal to feel this way. It sucks, i know. I remember feeling unsure of who I was without drugs in my life. Soooo much time and energy went into using and thinking about using, that without it, I didnt know what to do with all this extra time.
Early recovery can be tricky for this reason, but it can also be exciting! I know for myself, I spent time discovering who I was again. I began trying new hobbies (baking, crochetting, painting, poetry, exercise, etc). Even tho some of these didnt work out, i began to discover that I really enjoyed exercising and baking.
Is there anything uv always wanted to try? Maybe some new hobbies?
Make sure u stick close to ur supports as well. Have u tried any meetings? That was always very helpful to spend some of that extra time. Plus the coffees after the meeting was always enjoyable 
Maybe worth a try
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You made solid points why quitting would be helpful
Quitting weed was the last and most difficult drug i quit
My friends and even best friends turned on me when i quit
Something i would have done different is be less angry at them and approach them with a different understanding approach.
Quit weed with a cereten empathy
But
Something i would have done the same was cut all errends associated with it like getting it or paying for it
Quitting was the best choice
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You’ll figure it out, I’m sure. It’ll be tough/slow going in the beginning. Stay focused
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I don’t actually know anymore
I’ve never been to a meeting…I don’t know how to find what I like to do. All I enjoyed doing for the past 15 years of my life is enjoying a secret addiction that only I know about.
It’s a weird one.
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Thank you…I feel a glimmer of hope that maybe I might agree with you eventually
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Theres many in-person meetings available but theres also online meetings. I use the Intherooms app. They havr a variety of meetings and diff times Maybe that would help?
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This is the first I’ve heard of this… is it an app? Can you explain to me how the meetings work please? And thank you for your kindness.
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Sure of course! Meetings are basically another forn of support. Theres many types of meetings but I would suggest NA (Narcotics Anonymous) or AA (Alcoholics Anonymous). Both are very good and focus on recovery. I am a recovery drug addict but used to attend AA meetings aswell as there was some really strong sobriety there. They both are based off of the 12 steps.
The Intherooms app looks like this:
You basically have to make an account for urself and then u can search for a meeting online at whatever time u like. You just join the online meeting and u can listen in or share if u want. You dont have to show ur face either if u dont want to. Theres usually a recovery based topic that everyone can comment on or u can share about where ur at in ur recovery
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Thats ok. Ive been there. Get curious and try something
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