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Cannabis Withdrawl?

ecstasyboy717

ecstasyboy717

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Could I be experiencing withdrawl? I've been sober from cannabis for two weeks tomorrow and I have been having horrible anxiety and panic attacks. Is this normal?
 
It is possible, but highly unlikely. When I stopped smoking marijuana (habitual user, used to smoke 1/4+/day) during college I experienced insomnia, irritability, anxiety and other effects. People who say marijuana has no withdrawal symptoms have not smoked enough marijuana to experience them. That being said, experiencing these symptoms two weeks after quitting is quite a long withdrawal period, but not unheard of. I would give it another 5-7 days and if you are still experiencing symptoms I would rule out marijuana withdrawal as the sole cause.

Also, take note that many people, including myself, formerly used marijuana to cope with other issues. Perhaps it is the fact that you are no longer in a constant haze (high) that is causing you more anxiety.
 
Marijuana withdrawl is only known to last maybe up to a week tops .
And to experience the withdrawls u would probably have to be at least a daily smoker .

I take a week break from weed every month at least (I smoke 1-4 times daily) and the withdrawl effects that I face are usually just extreme irratibility and increased aggression/manlyness haha .

I don't really get anxiety . Infact my anxiety goes down. I feel more extroverted and confident actually .
however my friends get anxiety when coming off weed so its prolly different for everyone..


Or maybe your experiencing panic attacks from something else ?? Maybe you having a worrying or stressful time In your life right now .
 
yup. the severity of withdrawl will depend, as with all drugs, on how often you used.

xtc isn't going to help your anxiety either. ime anxiety caused by x was alot worse than anxiety from smoking. healthy diet, exercise, and just being active in general while abstaining from drug use is your best bet.
 
It could be some sort of psychological withdrawal. A change in habits and lifestyle making you deal with stress and such in new ways. What caused you to stop smoking? Did you use marijuana to help with...psychobabble ad nauseum.
 
I was a daily smoker for 2 years. I quit because one day it i smoked and it threw me into a panic attack. It feels like the pot just triggered my anxiety.
 
for me i never really got any WD from cannabis..... maybe some mental stuff when i was younger......

it is possible though, but as other have said that is pretty unlikely.....
 
Physical withdrawals for over a week is a rare occurrence- but I've heard reports of W/Ds of some sort - generally apatite or overall mood- can last up to 30 days. Beyond that, it could be any number of external factors that have suddenly increased your anxiety and resulted in more frequent panic attacks or depression.

I suppose it is quiet possible for a psychological dependency to last, well, as long as you let it last. Psychological withdrawals could certainly effect anxiety levels, which would vary heavily from person to person... maybe you should try some introspection, read in the Cannabis Quitting Thread, and check out Anxiety management techniques in Anxiety Management Thread.

My personal advice is you've made it two weeks, the worst should be over, give it another two weeks and gauge the progress you've made or lost in regards to your quality of life as well as if the reason you quit still is relevant. You'll probably have enough evidence to make the choice to continue avoiding cannabis or if you can or should smoke again. IMO - fully psychological at this point.
 
While pot doesn't cause serious withdrawals like opiates or depressants, some people do experience mild symptoms like appetite loss, anxiety, irritability and pot cravings after long-term or heavy use. Insomnia, depression and restlessness have also been reported.

It all depends on why you used pot in the first place. If it's for a chronic pain condition, obviously quitting will result in a return of the pain; the same goes for mental conditions like anxiety and depression. Finding new ways to fight those symptoms, like regular exercise, sunlight exposure and a healthy diet can be helpful, as can relaxing supplements like valerian root or passionflower.
 
when i had to quit smoking due to drug testing last year I def. experienced a sort of 'withdrawl'. One week in wasn't bad, but by the end of the second week I had major depression, anxiety, insomnia, and restlessness. The depression/cravings lasted a week or 2 more but the end of the second week was def. the peak. After that, I kind of forgot about it/pushed it into the back of my mind. I think these symptoms have to do somewhat with where you are and who you're with. I was surrounded by people that smoke (I would get offered doobies so many times a day and have to refuse...worst feeling ever :/) If you're not in an environment where people around you are still using, I think it's easier to take your mind off it and the withdrawl' isn't so bad.
 
after reading this thread im surprised...

i have never, nor has anyone i known, suffered from cannabis WD
 
^^agreed. Not sure if we are just the lucky ones or what.

I've been smoking for 35 years (medicinal). The last 20 have been daily. The ONLY time I miss a day is when I go away on holiday. I can spend 50 weeks of daily smoking and two weeks dry. I have no ill effects at all.
 
nomy said:
^^agreed. Not sure if we are just the lucky ones or what.

I've been smoking for 35 years (medicinal). The last 20 have been daily. The ONLY time I miss a day is when I go away on holiday. I can spend 50 weeks of daily smoking and two weeks dry. I have no ill effects at all.
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i completely agree, except i have been smoking for only a decade....
 
SkagKush said:
i completely agree, except i have been smoking for only a decade....
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Yeah, 35 years is one hell of a statement of age 8o

Although I don't feel any ill effects when I stop, I must admit to being psychologically dependant. I wished I wasn't, but after so many long years of use it's now a solid lifestyle. But I guess that's a whole new thread...
 
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