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Originally Posted by Wanderlust90
I want to stop because Im concerned its perpetuating my anxiety & depression. I don't want to stop because, well even though it often makes me more anxious & lazy, I feel compelled to do it. It sedating for me. I don't know how not to do it anymore.
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I live where it's legal. Last Christmas someone gifted me with an ample supply. It was great for a few evenings, but after awhile, well, some of us (due to anxiety) can't resist and overuse. In Feb. I gave up cannabis, tobacco and alcohol.An online community helped me get through the early tobacco quit. Around 6 months after quitting my doc gave me an SSRI for anxiety which drove me insane so I quit that and am on no medication. (I was refused benzos which I wanted - diazepam being first choice.) I'm now on the holistic path. Check out the "about me" section of my profile page for all the holistic stuff I am using.
I have no doubt in my mind that quitting unfriendly substances benefits mental health...but getting strong isn't easy. Quitting is the first step. Staying quit is a lifelong commitment. New coping skills need to be learned and practiced. That's how it is, my friend. It isn't easy, but it is so great...so so so great...to be free.