Ive been smoking marijuana for quite a while now since I was 16, I have had stints where I didnt smoke. Im now 29 years old and need to quit i have become such an introvert and anti social.
I couldnt get ahold of any for this week and i started stressing out and keep smoking a bunch of tabacco rolled cigrettes.
Im going really well with my alcohol free days im up to 9 for this month going to try make the rest of the month sober as I owe alot of money still on my holiday in July to Europe.
Thats a great motivation for me to quit because now I will be able to afford it rather than spending money on smoke and drink what a huge waste of money that is!
I need to become more social.
I am thankful for this site and my new found hypnosis tracks i have been listening to and exercise.
any other tips people can recommend on quitting this waste of money anti social drug.
thank you!
Hey there! Iām quitting pot too ( as well as alcohol). Itās definitely not easy, as it was one of the few ways I coped (or didnāt cope, rather) with bad feelings.
Getting social without social lubricants can be challenging, and Iām not sure how populated your area is. If itās fairly populated, look into classes regarding something youāve always wanted to delve into further (yoga, arts, etc) or volunteer for a local organization that is meaningful to you. Spending money on classes may seem counterintuitive if you owe money, but itās an investment in the betterment of yourself, which is a better use of money than escapism (in my opinion).
Personally, Iāve been reading a lot more, learning little crafts here and there, and looking for a new job without the terror of āwill I pass this urine testā. One great way to meet new people is having them teach you something, most generally love to share their knowledge.
Good luck on your journey! Being sober has been a lot better for me than I anticipated. I hope it is for you, too!
I feel you! What Iāve been doing is working out excessively and gavin motivation from the results you get to see after a while. Maybe thatāll work for u, too! Give it a try
Thank you, Ive been exercising this morning just doing workout dvds.
Im going to go lay out in the sun by the pool soon and then go to work.
Ive been applying for new jobs too but no phone calls back as yet.
I cant afford to do anything social now as im behind in payments for my europe trip, so all my work pay will be going towards that and then have to save for spending money.
I have a few activities that are free that I can do such as exercise, beach, take my dogs for a walk, theres a few free activities that the Gold Coast in Australia put on such as workshops, tai chi and yoga which is good.
I also have movies and shows I can watch and I have one of those colour in books that zens your mind.
Im looking at meeting new people but finding it hard as I am not sure where to go to meet other sober people. I have friends from school and work but there always busy and normally to catch up with them involves money or drinking which I can no longer do. I cant even go to the beach with them as I work wknds and thats there days off.
I just need a friend, I have my family which are great and even my ex boyfriend has been helping me and being a good friend, Im not sure if its a good idea to still keep in contact as we both dont want to hurt each other. I havent seen him this year so far just texting each other, hes given up drinking too. It really is such a huge problem alcohol and drugs.
Thanks for you support Phillip, I have been working out this morning I feel much better.
Im a bit scared about the coming weekend. Ive got work so that will keep me busy and will just rest and watch movies after work. I feel a bit depressed like ive lost a friend. How can weed be a friend?! its making me anti social and killing my brain cells and I am wasting money on it which should be going towards my europe adventure. Ive been chain smoking of just the thought of quitting weed. I dont care about alcohol today but I have a feeling on the wknd after work the feelings of drinking are going to haunt me. I hope not, Its such a shit pain to feel. I cant believe my life has come to this just focusing on quitting alcohol and drugs surely theres something better out there.
Im turning 30 this year. I have been partying way to much in my late teens and 20s. I really dont want to be this addict in my 30s. I want to be healthy and happy.
all the best to you and thanks again for listening.
Well, there you have it, dont you? It is a choice you make, a choice towards health and long-term happiness. Weed and alcohol cannot provide that. I really advise you to read āThis naked mindā by Annie Grace, it can help you stay on that path you are on and take away the anxieties linked to this seemingly enormous effort! Give it a try, whatās there for you to lose? 
Chin up, it will not always be cloudy!