Cannabis users (advice needed)

been smoking resin everyday for 4yrs now

desparate to stop need help whats the symptoms of suddenly stopping does any1 know

ive done well up 2now :-) been 3days without a smoke but pulling my hair out :-(

how long does it take for sum1 to feel as though they dont need 1 im doing this all alone and need sum advice please

cheers any1

Its supposed to be non addictive, do you mix it with tobacco?

If so then its probably the nicotine cravings that may be the problem.

Smoking dope can be psychologically addictive but not physically addictive.

If you've been having tabacco with it then the withdrawal symptoms you are suffering will be nicotine related, however if you smoke cigs anyway and are having symptoms then it is probably because you aren't coping with not being chilled out! This is often the case with people who stop after doing it everyday for a long time, they feel agrovated more easily and angry, annoyed, etc when usually they'd just be stoned and not bothered to feel those emotions.

Good Luck

Every time you feel the need for a smoke, stick the walkman on and go for a stomp. Remember why you are doing it and dwell on that.

Also get gum, as that is a pacifier (chewing releases happiness chems).

Or maybe switch to herbal products, as they are less likely to be contaminated by datura, nicotiana rustica, shoe polish, excrement and other nice things.

The effects of stopping long term cannabis smoking are as follows

loss of appitite

insomnia

they are however temporay effects and will only last a few weeks good luck with stopping

Try here for some advice

http://www.cannabis.net/withdrawal/

or here

http://www.thegooddrugsguide.com/cannabis/addiction.htm

hi,

You need to substitute one habit for another small things, if you no longer have a 'cig' resting between your two fingers substitute it with your thumb, make that a habit, its like a comforter- or a dummy for a nipple. simple but very effective (I still do it even now) Also when you crave that inhalation remind yourself why you've stopped, purse your lips together as if to whistle then try taking a deep breath (of life giving healthy oxygen) the reasons for this are two fold. 1. it simulates drawing (harmful ) smoke (particles) through a cig/joint in action and 2nd ly it acts in a sideways similar action to the brain. (smoke reduces the size of the blood vessels reducing oxygen to the brain - failing and smoking that first fag and getting dizzy highlights this effect - but includes the effects of all the poisons you are also inhaling) whereas trying to desperately suck in air to an expectant brain but limiting its flow (dont let it in any faster than you can tightly hold your lips and go for a full lung full) creates a similar(ish) effect by limiting the oxygen and starving the brain of oxygen - without it having to cope with any poisons and only giving it a decent if limited supply.

If you get caught out infront of friends and dont want to feel foolish then go second best and take a subtle deep breath and hold it. you can let it out before you keel over but this also has similar effects (plus with all this filling of lungs you are also aiding in the slow cleaning up process of you lung airways - smoke particles resemble the multi spiked pick - up 'jacks you used to play with when younger and so 'lock' together)

and remember to mentally give yourself a pat on the back every time you take ANY action other than reaching for a joint/cig

It does take time for your senses to readjust to the fact that THIS is reality and normal as opposed to false acustomed feeling induced by the resin. Try and take time out to appreciate things you like, as suggested by phanerothyme put your favouite music on and take time out to listen to it again and appreciate it in this state - if you are into nice things then go look for some be it art flowers buterflys trains or whathaveyou. and again enjoy lastly, perhaps you could start carrying a small lucazade or such bottle with you as and alternative to turning to chocolate! as most of us dont drink enough (non alcoholic) fluids anyway (if your poor just refil it with dilute pop)

pheeewwww! (you could always substitute it with sex!! that tends to keep my mind ocupied for long periods!! )