I’m currently smoking cannabis to help with minor pain relief but most of all my mental health. I find it helps relax my mind and helps so much with my anxiety. Due to the current climate it’s something that isn’t a priority food heating etc comes first. I really need to cut down and stop for a while but I’m worried that if I stopped my anxiety will spiral out of control again is there anything I can do that would help thank you
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- someone who replied
Thank you for sharing. Would it be safe to say that getting high helps relax you or perhaps the distancing or break from the non high mental state in which you occupy is actually what is desired?
- the person who asked
I do find getting high helps me relax a lot and when I’ve tried tolerance breaks my anxiety gets a lot worse I know that may be due to my body wanting it.
- someone who replied, again
Might I ask how much you smoke or how often? And what means cutting back to you? What’s your goal?
- the person who asked
When I started 8 years ago I smoked 2/3 times a day but gradually over time I now smoke from the minute I wake up right untill I fall asleep. Ideally I’d like to stop all together as my health isn’t too great either and I’d benefit from not smoking
- someone who replied, again
Understandable. Cold turkey is one way. It’s possible, marijuana should have any adverse physical effects like alcohol or opiates. Reducing frequency is another way. Which feels more desirable and realistic such that you think you could or want to accomplish it? Also, have you thought about narcotics anonymous or https://virtual-na.org? Could be a good way to get free support from others who have made the switch to abstinence
