Thanks for the Congrats.
emgreen, Congrats on quitting smoking cigs!
ticomsin, I totally understand what you mean by "Awakeness" weed gave you. I told myself that it was an "Activator" for me to get going and it was in a way. That morning hit made me very active and alert. Like you mentioned, all my senses were heightened. Second hit at noon was needed and one at 4 too. This was my typical work day. Weekends were more frequent. I did this while hiding it from everyone. Even my wife. I knew I had to stop and find a better way.
Now I'm very slow in the morning and have to push myself. I will say that my mood has stabilized and I'm not having deep dark lows with panic and anxiety. So that is very nice.