Hello, I’m new here and on Day 3 of being sober. For the last few months I’ve said to myself almost every weekend that it’ll be the weekend that I don’t get high and just enjoy the days. Today I finally did that. It was hard to not cave. Several times, because I was bored, I thought that maybe I just should, because why not? But I held out. I’m hitting a point though where I’m physically affected by not having fresh THC in my system, for reference I would usually have 10-40 mg in edibles each day of a weekend and smoke on top of that. Headache and stomach ache but going to push through. In a few hours it’ll be time to head to bed and with work as a distraction throughout the week I’ll only have to get through a few hours each evening. Weekends are going to continue to be the hard days but I know I need to do this.
A great start to a better way of living! Yeah, boredom and downtime were when my booze brain would try to sell me some bullshit. Had to stay busy and filled my time outside of work with meetings, hikes, fishing/hunting/journaling and all kinds of random things.
When we’re done, we are done! Glad you’re here and not out there.
Those symptoms will pass soon and if you stick with it, you won’t ever have to go through that again. Life is SO much more enjoyable now, stay with it my friend! I’m fully present, clear, and don’t need to get stoned to live my life. It’s honestly fabulous. Keep it going! If you just do whatever it takes to end your day sober today, you’ll keep your days adding up to live a life of freedom.
Yup, I’ve been there. Something that has been helping me is writing down a list of Why Not, reasons why I’m quitting. I have little notes posted around my apartment as a visual reminder, and my Big Reason is written down in a note in my wallet, so every time I’m tempted to get cash for weed, that reason is the first thing I see.
Great job on a sober weekend! I’m 10 days weed free and the weekends/free time are definitely the hardest. We got this! One day at a time
Welcome and how are you doing today?
Wasn’t a great day but made it though work. Physical symptoms going strong, but also didn’t sleep well last night. The crazy vivid dreams aren’t helping.
I am glad you made it through the day. Early days are tough but the extra work to remain sober will benefit you in so many days. Thanks for responding and stay connected here. It really is the key and can lessen the struggles.
Today is a fresh 7 dayssssssss I’m hype!! I see you, I hear you, I feel you just know this will be small stuff to a giant sooner than you think! Just keep swimming my heart this is the path for you, for us!! I don’t miss clouding my judgement, wasting my time, money nah this is where it’s at and if you ever doubt that inbox me I’ll help get you through!!
7 days is awesome. Keep on keeping on