How to quit smoking weed

How to quit smoking weed

Foreword: This document is quite extensive and it's not imperative to follow it to the last detail.
Everyone goes through it differently, I’m just documenting what I found to be most beneficial.
This process can be made easier with all of these practices put in place but at the end of the
day a lot of self-control is required and a good support network is paramount.

First steps:
It’s important to acknowledge that wanting to quit is already 70% of the battle so you deserve a
pat on the back already :)

Step 1. Tell people you want to quit (accountability) and set a date

Step 2. Some people find that one last sesh helps just to ease them in. The first time I quit I
ran a hot bath, got moderately stoned and just relaxed.

Step 3. Get rid of your bong/dryherb/papers/weed or at least don't have it in your reach. Give it
to a friend or family member but make sure they know you probably don't want it back and if
you do ask for it, they should convince you otherwise.

Step 4. Start the journey, complete the mental exercises and just wait it out. Any cravings or
unpleasantries typically come in waves with peaks that subside over time.
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What to stay away from

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What to stay away from
- Alcohol (hangovers are typically worse and will make you want to smoke)
- MDMA (same reason as alcohol)
- Caffeine (can induce panic/anxiety)

Things to keep doing

- Socialising
As hard as it can be its best to stay social, people might get on your nerves more and
relationships will be tested, it's also super important to know that even though you’re struggling
you have to treat it like a comedown and that a lot of the emotions you feel aren’t real. It’s
important to take a step back and think about things before you react.

- Working
Staying in routine even when it's super hard is important if you start changing habits to work
with how you’re feeling, you can find that your mind wonders back to “what if I just got high on
weekends”, which is normally just going to cause you to fall back into everyday smoking.

- Drinking water
Drink at least 3 litres of water a day

Relapsing is part of the process

It's okay to relapse! You might be tempted to throw in the towel and say “I tried, I guess I can’t”
but if anything it's normal and part of the process. Every time you fall down you will get up
stronger, you’ll understand a trigger and be super mindful. I relapsed more than 10 times when
I first quit... Hell, I relapsed again after 2 years and smoked for a year straight, all that did was
re-enforce how much weed doesn't agree with my brain and how much better I function off it.
(also how much I can't just keep it to weekends)

Mental exercises

Pros & cons list:

If you can, write up your own or print this page out. It’s really beneficial to have this on display
so that when things get tough, you can remind yourself why you started this journey.

Why should you keep smoking? Why should you stop?

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Meditation:
Meditation is one of the greatest tools available to calm your mind. One of the main side
effects of cannabis withdrawal is typically anxiety/paranoia, this also plays into why sleep can
get so difficult as well as social interactions and achieving a general sense of calm &
relaxation.

This youtube video is very in depth and helpful in understanding the reason why meditation is
beneficial and how to achieve the most efficacious results.
Mindfulness Meditation - A Complete Guide With Techniques & Examples
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Mindfulness Meditation - A Complete Guide With Techniques & Examples

Whilst initially attempting to meditate you will most likely find it impossible or just straight up
annoying. It's important to know that this is normal and it's very much akin to exercising, start
with just the bar and practice form, rather than expecting to bench 100kg on the first day.

Physical Exercise:
Exercise is important in a multitude of ways. It helps release hormones (dopamine, adrenaline)
as well as tiring out the body physically to engage in sleep.

Another consideration is body fat, Cannabinoids such as THC are fat soluble.

When detoxing from cannabis specifically, you will find that after heavy cardiovascular exercise
it is quite common to feel “High”, just based on the fact that you’ve broken down lipids that
were stored while you were smoking cannabis, this then releases into the bloodstream making
you feel stoned.
To help the detox process along it helps to burn your stored fat faster to remove all THC that is
still within your fat cells making your cannabinoid receptors bounce back without the constant
stimulation.
This was kinda tricky to explain but essentially the longer you have THC in your body, the
longer it takes to get rid of withdrawal effects, so burn your fat.

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Energy supplements:
Caffeine is a tricky one when quitting weed; because of the heightened anxiety while quitting,
you may find it hard to consume coffee and pre-workout. 9/10 times I relapsed on weed when I
first quit because I drank a coffee and had a panic attack, causing me to run to my dealer's
house.

The problem is that when you can't sleep… you’re tired.

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The problem is that when you can't sleep… you’re tired.

I, however, found an alternative to coffee that still gave me energy yet didn’t give me anywhere
near the anxiety I would associate with coffee.
A plant called “Yerba Mate”, This plant is said to contain more caffeine than green tea yet less
than coffee while also containing a very high amount of Theobromine (the mood-boosting
molecule found in chocolate).
This tea would boost mood, focus and concentration without causing jitters or interfering with
sleep… It's actually found to increase REM sleep cycles.

I highly recommend a shop in Smithfield called “My yerba mate world” and ask for “Oro Verde”.
This is the highest quality Yerba mate that I've personally found and
I’ve tried over 20 different brands.

I recommend buying a 1L thermos and french press, as typically it's best drunk constantly
throughout the day.

How to Make Yerba Mate with a French Press

Focus supplements:
All supplements are hyperlinked to sites that I trust to be of the highest quality.

Red = Caution; supplement may need to be cycled or can contradict other medications
suggested.

Citicoline 500mg-1000mg once per start of day

(helps to regenerate dopamine receptors and help with focus and attention)

Smart PS (Phosphatidylserine) 100mg once per start of day

(Aids short term memory and pairs well with Citicoline)

Huperzine A - 200mcg once per day with Citicoline

(This is a potent and reversible inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase causing the citicoline to be
more potent and longer lasting, try to use this on an as-needed basis rather than continually as
it can cause downregulation from prolonged use)

Fish oil 2500mg twice per day

(Helps with cognitive performance and boosts mood)

Mood supplements:
Red = Caution, the supplement may need to be cycled or can contradict other medications
suggested.

5-HTP: 100mg-200mg once to twice as needed with a 1:2 ratio alongside tyrosine &
EGCG
(This supplement is an absolute godsend for curing the blues, whenever i get into a crying fit,
wanting to run in front of a bus or just generally sit there wondering what the point of all of this
is, I just take 100mg of this bad boy and i feel normal again)

Because this supplement is so potent in its action it is cautioned to not be consumed with or
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Because this supplement is so potent in its action it is cautioned to not be consumed with or
close to; alcohol, MDMA, Psilocybin or amphetamine. This combination can cause mania or
anxiety as it generates an excess of serotonin.

LESS IS MORE, This supplement can also cause a general sense of excitement and you are
better off feeling a little bit sad on 100mg than jittery and manic on 200mg. Do not take with L-
tryptophan either as they both increase serotonin

L-tyrosine: 500mg-1000mg one to two times as needed

(Love this supplement, it’s a dopamine agonist so when you’re feeling demotivated it can pick
you up and give you the little kick you need to get on with the day. Be cautious when taking
this close to bedtime as it does give you energy, not as much as caffeine but it can make you
stay up if taken past 4pm.)

Again less is more with this one too, it is quite stimulating and with a high dose it has the
potential to make you a tad too energetic. I’ve never had a problem with 500mg but 1000mg+
has caused a little discomfort.

Berocca (Any B vitamin complex): Take as needed

(B vitamins are necessary to turn tyrosine into dopamine so it's handy to take it occasionally to
not bottleneck the effects of tyrosine yet overdoing vitamins is never good so take weekly or
when you feel the need)

Green Tea extract (ECGC): 1 tablet once per day with 5-HTP
(5-HTP can be cardiotoxic if taken too frequently and EGCG will prevent it from going
anywhere except the brain so it is important for them to be taken together)

p.s if you ever do ketamine, ECGC can prevent the kidney damage associated with heavy ket
use

L-Theanine: 100mg-500mg as needed

(this supplement has shown to negate the jittery effects of caffeine, it’s found abundantly in
green tea and can aid in calming the mind to help aid focus, targets the gabaergic system with
little chance of dependance, too much can make you feel sleepy and lethargic but helpful if
very high strung)

Kava root extract: 1200mg-5000mg once per day

(another one to calm the nerves, it can cause lethargy as well but is very good at helping sleep
and an alternative to drugs such as valium and xanax, works in a similar manner to
prescription anti anxiety meds but doesn’t have the risk of dependance. This can be combined
quite safely with other sleep supplements listed below)

Lion's Mane Mushroom: 500mg-1000mg daily

(helps with mood, social intelligence and focus) Some reports of lowered libido from this
supplement, I haven't noticed it but keep it in mind

Psilocybin microdose: 100mg-200mg once early morning 2 times a week

(Helps a lot with mood and energy, something to implement after a few months rather than just
quitting as it can cause you to think too much when in an anxious state but very good at giving
you an outward perspective to life. Very much how cannabis does but less ‘fun’ and more
actionable.)
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Hormone supplements:
“Its of note that these supplements can and should be taken by both men and women)

Tongkat Ali 200:1 extract: 200mg once per day

(Slight aromatase inhibitor doesn’t need cycling, will have a downstream effect on LH and
FSH)

Fadogia Agrestis:
(Increases FSH and LH and is possibly one of the most potent ingredients in this list)

Shilajit: 250mg-500mg daily

(Studies have indicated a large testosterone increase if levels are low)

Cistanche: 1-2 teaspoons per day (only mice studies on this but anecdotally it has given me
an awesome boost in mood and general effects of higher hormone levels)

All-inclusive stack: Gorilla Mode Sigma

Craving control:
N-ACETYLCYSTEINE: 1200mg twice daily
(weakens the intensity of cravings for most drugs, even sugar. Studied to have extremely
beneficial effects on adolescents quitting cannabis) When consuming this please drink a lot of
water as it can cause cystine stones if you don't drink enough water.

“N-acetylcysteine is likely to have modest effects for some patients who have a substance use
disorder, particularly for adults who use cocaine and adolescents who use marijuana. It may be
particularly useful in preventing relapse after an individual has achieved abstinence.”- N-
acetylcysteine: A potential treatment for substance use disorders

Sleep Supplements:
Tart cherry concentrate: 400mg 30 minutes before your bedtime
(This contains a natural source of melatonin and I find i have less side effects from this
supplement than i do pharmaceutical melatonin. This will set your circadian rhythm though so
make sure to take it at the same time every day to get into routine. Once you feel like youre
getting a consistent bed time discontinue use and only use it again if you've spent too many
days out of routine and need a reset)

Chamomile extract: 750mg once per evening

(similar to kava root extract, chamomile is also a GABA-A modulator so it has powerful
sedating properties without the potential to have a physical dependance, stack this with kava if
you are really having trouble sleeping as theyll both work together to become quite potent.)
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 L-Tryptophan: 1000mg-2000mg once per evening
(direct precursor to melatonin and serotonin, really good to get to sleep and won't mess with
your sleep/wake cycle unlike melatonin)

Magnesium L threonate: 3000mg once per evening

(the only magnesium supplement that's able to effectively cross the Blood brain barrier, very
good at relieving anxiety, can be used during the day for this reason as it won't cause
excessive drowsiness)

Sleep with me podcast:

(really good podcast to just have on in the background while trying to sleep, just some
comforting voice waffling on about nothing interesting. My go-to when i can't sleep)

Meditation
(Clearing the mind is super helpful when going to sleep)

DRUGS OF DEPENDANCE:
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Valerian root: 100mg-400mg per night as needed
(puts you to sleep but can cause dependance and may also make you drowsy the next day)

Phenibut: 750mg-1000mg per night as needed

(shit is super addictive but will give you the best sleep of your life, use maximum once a week,
but if you can once a month)
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