How long have you had a break from cannabis, experiences, comments.

[CannaBuilding]

Greetings all,

Just wondering if anyone here has had a long break from cannabis, 1 - 2 year break? and why did they start back up again?

Reason why i ask, its been about 2 years since i last vaped/smoked/ingested cannabis, and i will be starting again soon, due to some back pain and motivation issues (once the grow is complete, which should be in 2 - 3 months time ). I first started smoking back in 2005 at the age of 22, and only had a break once for about 1 year at the age of 27 and started up again for another 3 years and then quit again for 2.

When vaping cannabis at night before bed, the next morning i'd awake all refreshed and motivated for the day, I would then take some cannabis oil capsules with my breakfast and a coffee and just get lost in the days work.

But now, with out the above method, the day just stretches on and and on, and i feel like im going to drop dead, my back pain increases as the day goes on, and i get more fatigued, and i really cant be stuffed achieving anything when i get home, atleast with my old cannabis habit, i could come home, vape a little, be productive and then make some dinner and then vape some more before bed and have a beautiful restful night sleep.

In a way, me quitting has made me realize the benefits of cannabis has for us, and especially for someone that really needs it to function. My back problems stem from compress disks, and as a result of many injuries when in my teens, damage has been done and i really dont want to resort to surgery. As long as im active, everything seems ok, especially when on cannabis, which makes things alot easier, exercising is more enjoyable, life is just joy.

Any comments and thoughts would be much appreciated.

Peace to all

 

[aridbud]

Several years at a time due to job constraints, frequent random/spontaneous testing, was a break, or different life style. Would imbibe that night after a random "surprise" test. Then abstain. again

Now, older, jobs that don't require testing, imbibe a few times a week if that. And use primarily for chronic pain.

Yesterday went to 70th Anniversary of Nagasaki bombing, where else other than Los Alamos, NM, (home of the Fat Man & Little Boy atomic plutonium bombs made and dropped on Japan in August 1945), traveling several hours to be there as a peaceful rally/march.

Made some edibles for us, friends, a few in the crowd ....a day of solemn remembrance.

 

[St. Phatty]

I've taken breaks ranging from 7 months to just a week.

The first smoke, breaking the fast, is awesome.

 

[stoned-trout]

fuck no.....live to grow and smoke to live..death before sobriety..you can have my weed when you pry it from my cold dead hands...I hate quitters....yeehaw

 

[CannaBuilding]

thank you for the reply to all, much appreciated.

I hope some other folks have some comments/thoughts to add.

Peace to all, happy growing.

 

[Mikell]

Quitters always quit.

I always say that to ex-smokers. They love it.

They do not.


I've quit for up to two years at a time. Work, life, personal choice, etc. Recently had a self imposed break for two weeks and rediscovered lucid/clear dreaming within 48hrs. I had not noticed how completely cannabis fogged over my nights and will be taking an extensive break this year. Life is fun and all but a bit of a bore when you only have day time hours.

 

[JamieShoes]

spent the day at the vets with my dog from 9am til now (7pm) that's as long a break as I can remember and I don't like it.... not one little bit...**puff puff**

 

[Lester Beans]

One day in the last 15 years. My package didn't arrive at my hotel on time, was a boring crappy plastic day.

I sure as hell would not quit for a job, or anything else.

I used to not smoke on race days, until after the race of course.

 

[snuggles]

i've taken breaks numerous times, for different reasons.
the longest one was about a year and a half, which does not mean i wasn't growing at that time.
greets

 

[GreeeeN GRassss]

without cannabis i eat better sleep better and generally feel better, but i love been high, life is so boring without. i agree the dreams i have while not high are amazing

 

[stoned-trout]

I sleep like a log and eat like a pig...aint I aint tired or fat.....yeehaw...without weed I get angry quickly and a bunch of other stuff... I am best medicated...

 

[angelgoob]

fuck no.....live to grow and smoke to live..death before sobriety..you can have my weed when you pry it from my cold dead hands...I hate quitters....yeehaw

Hahahaha.

Aha.

Ah.

15 years from when I was a baby until I was 15.

 

[Green Squall]

I went a month a few years ago. Other than that I might miss a day or two now and then. Although I try not too.

 

[CannaBuilding]

Thank you all for the reply, top notch responses.

I agree quitting is not the best thing, i never enjoyed quitting but i had to, but quitting for that long was not a good idea, life just went down hill, i should of kept growing and had some stash on me for when it was needed.

But like i say, once a grower, always a grower, especially when you know how to grow some fine good meds, why would you throw that talent away, and im sure everyone or most on this forum can grow some dank bud

Happy growing and peace to all

 

[stoned-trout]

I use marijuana recreationally and medicinally.. its dual purpose..yeehaw

 

[CannaBuilding]

stoned-trout I totally agree mate, its a wonderful plant, with so many benefits.

If you know how to use it, choose the right strains, side effects are minimal to none, great way to medicate.

Recreational use is frowned upon by alot, but yet its okay to walk into a bar and grab a drink.

Peace, happy growing

 

[stoned-trout]

I might be going to jail hope they got a good selection....

 

[Lester Beans]

^Seriously??

 

[HempKat]

I quit once a few years back for about a year. Got busted for driving and smoking a joint. No jail time but a year of probation with regular UA tests.

 

[OhMyCannabis]

I had to stop at one point. Fortunately not by choice. Getting locked up during younger adult years, i actually didnt noticed too much. Probably had more on my mind then. Jail time was a bitch. Gladly we arent talking prison, yet. Nowadays, just thinking about quitting sets my ego off on myself. Voices in my head begins to sound smarter than i at this point, and i begin to feel society smooth talks invade my holy temple. My mind. Sure enough i have the will power to perservere through dry times but i begin to wonder how much hold marijuana has on me. Either way, the grip feels better than the unjust gnashing teeth america offers. Well, into the fray i go soon. Prison awaits me.
Glad tho, that i found this place. When i return with my freedom, i'll definately start this hobby growing once again. Like most thing, i had to quit due to limited friends who understood and could help, to also my own limited resource; genetics, funding, and knowledge-wise.
Sorry for the rant. Seeing this thread reminded me of what is to come. Locked up with no buddha... Hopefully it be like the last time, i got other shit to think about.
Light/love to all