Wanting to be more publicly visible about my Bi-ness. So far, a bi sticker in my wallet. Not sure I want to wear a bi bracelet (those rubber things), as it seems a bit "try hard" or slightly "look at me".
What subtle or overt Bi signs do you display?
For context: early 50s, cis male in a monogamous relationship with a cis female.
Online forums are how I was able to quit weed back in 2006. July will mark 20 years cannabis free for me!
I have highs and lows of abstaining from weed. It's legal where I live, so I see dispensaries on a daily basis (have chosen to avoid actually going in one). I'm someone who lives with mild anxiety and depression (no meds), so there are times when I crave a quick alteration of mood.
Most of the people I spend time with are no longer heavy smokers. I have a good circle of friends, and weed is not a focus of any of our time together.
When I was a daily smoker, my world got smaller. It was the same shit day after day: work, look forward to smoking, have a few tokes once I got off work, and putter away the evening. In the mornings I'd be groggy. Somehow, by the end of the workday, I was always eager to repeat the cycle. Weekends, it was the same thing, except starting smoking much earlier in the day. I can recall many Sunday nights where I was smoking every hour or two just to have the "energy" to finish my laundry and make lunches for the work week. It makes me sad to think of how burnt out I was by the end of each weekend.
I had tried to quit many times, but was only able to step clear of the weed cloud once I had a supportive partner (and found community online). I believe that weed is not addictive for most people, but it definitely was for me. Some people seem to be able to take it or leave it. I loved it way too much to leave it. I suppose it's a bit like alcohol in that regard: many can drink socially and not develop a problem. Other folks, not so much . . .
I quit so long ago that I'm really not the person to ask about withdrawals or early recovery timelines. This post is more intended as a signal from someone who was absolutely addicted, and has now gone a long-assed time without consuming any cannabis products. Freed from weed, I have more confidence, less negative self talk, better health, a sharper mind, and more clarity to be present for the people I love.
The quitting tips I give to anyone who asks: stay busy doing things you enjoy, get outdoors and move your body, and surround yourself with people who really care about you.
I check in here every once in a while to remind myself of what addiction used to feel like. Honestly, it's a distant memory. I never want to get complacent and allow this seemingly-innocuous plant back into my life. Cannabis, for me, is like that toxic ex that I need to maintain a rock solid boundary with.
No weed for me, thanks. My life is WAY better without it!