r/SMARTRecovery

Hey everyone,

I am currently on Day 6 of cold-turkeying heavy THC dabbing after over 2.5 years of daily use.

To make a brutal withdrawal timeline even harder, I am dealing with an active stomach ulcer at the exact same time. The physical symptoms keep fluctuating constantly. Because my cannabinoid receptors are so heavily tied to my gut, stopping the heavy concentrates has unleashed a lot of stomach chaos—acid, nausea, and cramping—which is completely aggravating my ulcer and testing my willpower today.

Despite the gut discomfort, I wanted to share a small milestone. Last night, I was finally able to fall asleep and catch about 4 to 5 hours of consecutive rest. After a week of intense insomnia, actually getting a block of sleep feels like a massive turning point.

I am just focusing on taking this journey hour by hour, keeping my head elevated at night, sipping warm water, and trying to mentally ride out the physical waves as my body clears everything out. Leaning heavily on this group for mutual support today. Thanks for reading.

I am currently on Day 7 of cold-turkeying heavy THC dabbing after over 2 years of daily use. I’m also dropping alcohol and cigarettes at the same time.

It is currently evening here, and I am awake pushing through the loneliest, hardest hours of the day. The physical symptoms are fluctuating constantly. Because my cannabinoid receptors are so heavily tied to my gut, stopping the heavy concentrates has unleashed a lot of stomach chaos—acid, nausea, and cramping—which is completely aggravating my active stomach ulcer and testing my willpower tonight.

Despite the gut discomfort, I am trying to focus on the wins. Last night I was finally able to catch a block of about 4 to 5 hours of consecutive rest, which felt like a massive turning point after a week of total insomnia. Even though I am wide awake right now, actually getting that sleep earlier gives me hope.

Right now, I am just focusing on taking this journey hour by hour, keeping my head elevated in bed, sipping warm water, and trying to mentally ride out the physical waves as my body clears everything out. Leaning heavily on this group for mutual support as I wait for the sunrise. Everyone has been so supportive. Thanks for reading. Thank you everyone.

Hey everyone. I am currently on Day 4 of quitting both cigarettes and a heavy, multi-year dabbing habit cold turkey at the same time. My primary catalyst for this change is that I was recently diagnosed with a severe stomach ulcer, so removing these substances is an absolute necessity for my physical healing.

Today has been an immense test of my resolve. The physical withdrawal peak is hitting me incredibly hard. Earlier today, my nervous system went into overdrive and my blood pressure spiked into a terrifying crisis zone. By forcing myself to sit completely still and practice slow, deep breathing, I was able to help my numbers stabilize down to 146/88.

Because of the ulcer, my options for physical comfort are highly restricted. I can't drink standard soothing things like peppermint tea due to acid reflux, and I can't take NSAIDs (like ibuprofen) for the withdrawal headaches because they will damage my stomach lining. I am strictly sticking to Tylenol and keeping my heating pad close to deal with severe bloating and trapped gas. My appetite is completely wiped out, making it hard to force down the bland, ulcer-safe foods I need.

I’m currently on a daily regimen of Carafate, Pepcid, and Zoloft, which requires strict timing rules that I am fighting to maintain while dealing with brutal insomnia tonight.

I am trying to apply SMART concepts to get through this minute by minute. I am practicing coping with urges by accepting that this physical discomfort is a temporary "storm" that will peak and fade, and I am using deep breathing as a tool for emotional and physiological regulation.

For anyone who has quit multiple substances at once: How did you use SMART tools to maintain your focus when physical symptoms and cravings were screaming at you simultaneously?

If you struggled with severe physical symptoms or insomnia early on: What practical techniques helped you accept the discomfort without giving in to the urge to escape it?

I am staying strong, keeping my heating pad close, and refusing to look back, but tonight is a massive mental and physical hurdle. I would deeply appreciate hearing about your experiences or any insights on how you pushed through the first critical week. Thank you.

Hi! From Ontario here. Every meeting I’ve found is hosted in the evenings- I struggle to attend them as I have small children.

How do I find meetings in different time zones? I know I can search in the US but I’m not sure what to put for a location.

Does anyone have any tips? Or know of a meeting that would work for me?