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CaliKronik007

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Well i been clean since last wednesday morning December 14, 'cause I got word that a new company buying the small company i work for was doing random drug tests. I am a daily smoker I go through at least 1 oz of regs(not schwag) and 1/8 a week of Kind(Purple=Dusually).

Since i stopped smoking I have been having trouble eating and keeping myself at my normal weight of 150; now down to about 130. Also my sleeping habits have changed i dont sleep as comfortably or as consistently as i did before i stopped smokin. Keep waking up at all hours of the night, sometimes getting less then 4-6 hours a night.

THis ever to any of you? Thought, Theories or concerns? Could it be THC withdrawls?(which is probably not possible.)

I just took my drug test yesterday dec 22 but im wating for the results in case they come back dirty and I demand a retest@!
 
Typical heavy marijuana use withdrawals. And chances are they will come back 'dirty' as you put it, a week isnt enough time to get rid of THC in your system if you were using daily before that
 
CaliKronik007 said:
Could it be THC withdrawls?(which is probably not possible.)
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Well it is. The problems you're experiencing have everything to do with withdrawing from cannabis.
 
Yeah, it sucks. For me the next day these same effects begin to happen. I don't sleep much, i sweat alot in the night, im not hungry really.
 
They're definitely withdrawal symptoms, but I don't think it's a case of THC lingering in your system as much as your body adjusting to the sudden absence of THC. If I was to guess, i'd say the balance of the serotoninergic system has a lot to do with it.
 
it sux......i used 2 get withdrawals from not smoking pot as well, then afta 6 weeks wiv no pot they went away so i started smoking again in a more controlled way afta that
i got nightmares and weird dreams, night sweats and i felt pissed off and had no appetite
i never understand why ppl think cannabis doesnt hav withdrawals
 
I go through the same thing man and I honestly cant say I would be able to quit for a drug test unless I switched to something else. I lose my appetite and can not sleep at all without it. Gotta have some sleep aid if I aint got it (which is rare, when my dude runs out of supply for a few days).

I think some people say there are no withdrawel symptoms because they have not smoked enough themself to know what they are talking about. When you get hardcore into it keeping your high day in and day out for some years then you are going to have some hella withdrawels, nothing like withdrawels from other shit, not quite as bad but withdrawels are withdrawels so it sucks either way around.
 
i agree with other posters, i experinced the same, especially lack of appetite, but after a month you regain your normal eating habits, and sleep pattern, i find i get into a deeper sleep now and have some wild dreams!
 
Well thats all behind me and out of the way cause i took my test already and i celebrated with the purchasing of a 1/4 oz of purp. Its a great glorious high and I shall return to it i said, and that it was shall happen. I diagnosed myself and administered herbal doses of thc to cure my symptoms. Cased closed Ive gotten clean in less time so i have no worries on the results being positive. I am glad it aint only me that i wasnt just trippin' on having those symptoms.
 
withdrawl? symptoms? this is weed were talking about here not heroin. the most ive experienced is being bored a lot. thats about it. anything else is just in your mind.
 
starcommanderX said:
withdrawl? symptoms? this is weed were talking about here not heroin. the most ive experienced is being bored a lot. thats about it. anything else is just in your mind.
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You're just fried man that's all.
 
starcommanderX said:
withdrawl? symptoms? this is weed were talking about here not heroin.
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Well duh. Heroin withdrawals are a lot worse than cannabis withdrawals, but this does NOT mean they're non-existant. Do some reading, before you make statements like that, seriously.
 
Marijuana withdrawals can last as long as THC is available in your system. Heavy pot smokers can experience withdrawal long after the 5 day standard. In my case, it's been 3 weeks and I still feel kinda nutty every now and again.
 
drug_wench said:
it sux......i used 2 get withdrawals from not smoking pot as well, then afta 6 weeks wiv no pot they went away so i started smoking again in a more controlled way afta that
i got nightmares and weird dreams, night sweats and i felt pissed off and had no appetite
i never understand why ppl think cannabis doesnt hav withdrawals
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When people quit drugs that have REAL withdrawals such as opiates, then they find out "cannabis withdrawals" are a walk in the park.. it all depends how much you smoke and how you feel about the drug psychologically. Someone who smokes all day and loves to get high is going to have more trouble stopping then somone who smokes only at parties and doesn't find it to be that great, or likes something better such as alcohol. I'm normally a daily smoker but I can stop for up to a week without any problems. Sure, I don't eat as much and it might be a LITTLE bit harder to sleep at night, but it's no big deal. I'll take "cannabis withdrawals" over narcotic withdrawals any day.. or even SSRI withdrawals (which are some of the worst withdrawals you can go through, I find them even worse then opiate withdrawals)
 
i can stay high all day and have a feeling of not being hungry.....it seems weed dont really give me the munchies.......also if im not high while i go to sleep then i wont be able to go to sleep

your withdrawl is all in your head....12mg melatonin will help you sleep like no other
 
psychotiKK said:
When people quit drugs that have REAL withdrawals such as opiates, then they find out "cannabis withdrawals" are a walk in the park..
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How is this relevant? People will have problems with the withdrawals regardless. People here sound like a broken record comparing the withdrawal symptoms of one drug with the other.. Cannabis withdrawals are real and they are worse for some people then for others. Quit talking it down.

your withdrawl is all in your head
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As in psychological, no, they're not. Please search the forums to get a better understanding.
 
^^^^

Cannabis does not interfere with the normal functioning of things such as dopamine and GABA ala opiates, beznos

it definetly is all in your head IMO
 
cire113 said:
Cannabis does not interfere with the normal functioning of things such as dopamine and GABA ala opiates, beznos
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Cannabis has activity on a wide range of neurotransmitters (including GABA and dopamine), their action is not the same as that of benzo's or opiates, but neither is that of SSRI's for example, not everything that is physically addicting works in the same manner as opiates or benzo's do, that's false logic.

Meanwhile, I think it's about time this link popped up again as some people are having trouble understanding:
http://www.bluelight.ru/vb/showthread.php?t=104857
 
Lol... I agree. Comparing the cannabis withdrawal to opiate clucking is a physiological pissing contest, imo. It's pretty obvious a bit of fear concerning cannabis is present in this thread- maybe the fear/desire to lay off the herb is clouding some judgement on the issue. The physical side of cannabis withdrawal is real and documented, and I'm going through it right now!!
 
oh baby this is right up my alley way!!!

Ok , ive been smoking daily for 1 year which i concider for my weight & (especially) age is concidered Heavy smoking. Problem is ive lost my Will power & almost always fold in to the WD's (hence quitting every 2nd day ) I know for real & many a time the effects of THC withdrawl & i would firstly like to compliment the user that stated the absence of THC causing disruptions in GABA ,Dopamine & seretogenic systems.(and endorphine release) you smart cookie! These are true & my doc has explained to me about the defeciencys caused by ceased use of thc.

Basic theory explenation from my family GP:

The body releases various amounts of neurotransmitters within a certain range, THC effects these ranges within MANY parts of the brain , hence the varied effect of cannabis. Also Endorphine release is also THC regulated after prolonged daily/heavy use and is responcible for the " wake up-morning depression" when the nerological regulation systems notice that these neurotransmitter levels are NOT being influenced by outside substances & therefore not in their (comfort range) as they are when you are high, the brain reacts to the lower ( normal ) release of these transmitters & this is translated into Mild - Moderate withdrawl symptoms noted by smokers suddely ceasing intake of cannabinoids. These symptoms include :

Amotivational syndrome
Lack of sleep/disturbed sleep
lack or disruption in appetite
loss of weight & body mass
Mood fluctuations
Depressive states
etc.
 
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