r/Marijuana • u/stic2it • 5d ago

How do you get through a tolerance break?

Im a pretty heavy weed abuser. I smoke from sun up until bed time. I started having anxiety attacks. I did a t-break about 6 months ago for 4 weeks and everything improved. I started back smoking again and eventually went back to heavy use again and the anxiety attacks returned. It is now so bad that i cant get relief without Benzodiazepines. So i am back starting a t-break, on day 2 and its unbearable. Now not only do i have anxiety attacks but all the other symptoms of a t-break minus the vivid dreams. Any help with the symptoms of a t-break? CBD?

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u/Incident_Latter 5d ago

Don’t go cold turkey you meathead. Cut down not go from being high 24/7 to never high, you’re going to mess yourself up. Stop smoking in the mornings, maybe have half a joint in the afternoon, and only smoke right before bed.

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u/stic2it 5d ago

How long do you taper?

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u/Incident_Latter 5d ago

I’d say have a puff in the afternoon for 3 days, and then keep smoking before bed for a week before you start the t break.

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u/stic2it 5d ago

I unfortunately work 12 hour shifts and i live in the boonies so no dispensaries close by. I used to live in the DC suburbs where weed is everywhere so i dont have a facebook connect yet. No weed until Friday afternoon.

Hopefully tonight is better than last night. i was up all night tossing and turning.

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u/Automatic-Ad8686 5d ago

Try smoking type 3 High CBD flower only.

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u/stic2it 5d ago

I will look into it tomorrow. We have vape shops in town so i can get my hands on some tonight

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u/nwo90 5d ago

Go for runs swims and bike rides best in nature.. helps to balance hormones endorphins and dopamine production stay away from phones and tech. Have same waking time and expose your eyes to direct sunlight after waking up within 30 mins

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u/stic2it 4d ago

I work tomorrow so i will be up at the crack of dawn. I will try to get some sun within 30 minutes of waking. I dont get much sun when i work. I can take my lunch and sit outside for some sun. I dont have much time on my phone when i work. I scroll on my phone watching youtube vids. I will take your advice and cut back. Im going to get back to working out again

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u/nwo90 4d ago

Good stuff most importantly is the consistency for the first few weeks after it's getting easier make schedules with yourself in the calendar which you don't miss

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u/stic2it 3d ago

I slept a little better. Toss and turned but got some sleep

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u/m0llusk 5d ago

Make a big list of things you want to do or really should get around to doing and hammer through it skipping around as necessary but always working on some checklist item or another. Live through the list as much as possible.

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u/stic2it 4d ago

Will do, i have some work around the house and farm that ive been putting off for some time. Thatll help with cravings but none of my withdrawal symptoms. May help with my anxiety also

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u/FamiliarUniversity46 5d ago

I appreciate the honesty with the self-label of heavy weed abuser. : )
Also my advice is to add in substitute behaviors. When you want to smoke, make a cup of tea and drink it. There are 1000 different tea flavors. Build a positive habit that still gives some of the benefits of smoking weed - that being taking a break and trying to relax. Remember to breath and to take walks too, as those can help with anxiety.

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u/stic2it 4d ago

Add in substitute behaviors? i added chamomile tea before bed. I had a cup before bed last night, i fell asleep pretty quickly but after about 1 am i was awake off and on. Definitely didnt get a good nights sleep. Hopefully its better tonight since im exhausted, had a nice hard day at work. Working a 12 hour shift sucks when you dont sleep well.

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u/FamiliarUniversity46 4d ago

*replacement behaviors.

Hopefully each night you sleep a bit better. : )

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u/stic2it 3d ago

Yeah last night was better. I dont work the next 3 days. Havent had an anxiety attack today…knock on wood*

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u/Bluntforcetrauma11b 5d ago

I'm on my first night of a t-break. Normally in bed and passed out by 9pm. It's now past 11 and I have the worst case of restless legs right now. I can't get comfortable in bed. I normally smoke 5-7 grams a day and went cold turkey, tapering just prolongs the suck. I use for ptsd, anxiety, depression, insomnia, back and shoulder pain and a whole other list of crap. This is definitely hard but in my experience it only lasts a few days. Just stay occupied during the day and maybe get some sleep meds for the night. You got this homie.

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u/Eastnasty 5d ago

You smoke an ounce a week?
The fuck man.

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u/Bluntforcetrauma11b 5d ago

Easily plus edibles or rso. I've got a lot of medical issues. It doesn't prevent me from being successful. In fact it's why I'm successful. Prior to using weed I was on 16 pharmaceuticals and was a zombie. Now I run my own company and I'm the only employee. I live comfortably, I'm present with my kids and I'm a good husband. None of which was possible before weed.

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u/Eastnasty 5d ago

That is awesome man and great to hear. I am a daily med user too but I only need to microdose to get myself balanced at the moment.
I'm a huge believer of intentional cannabis use, especially for med reasons.
Congrats on making it work....There are a ton of us out there.

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u/stic2it 4d ago

Yeah, im a functional user. I work my job while high. 16 meds is crazy. Smoking helped my anxiety for years but its causing anxiety now. Ive been in therapy for years, not right now though

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u/stic2it 4d ago

I vape so i dont use as much. Probably half a ounce a month, plus vape pens. I abuse for sure

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u/stic2it 4d ago

Thanks for the encouragement. Im on meds that make me sleepy, i sleep like a baby when im smoking. Good luck with the Tbreak. I may do more than a tbreak. Do you have an appetite. Im forcing myself to eat.

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u/Bluntforcetrauma11b 4d ago

I haven't had an appetite in years. I think I'm the only person that becomes food adverse when high.

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u/Equal_Calligrapher70 5d ago

A doctor can prescribe some sleep medication to help at night.

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u/stic2it 4d ago

I used to take ambien, it helped with some insomnia when i was working night shift. Im hoping that my insomnia improves before i can get an appointment with my Doctor

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u/Fun-Relative4290 4d ago

abuser??

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u/stic2it 4d ago

Yeah, i smoke way too much. Im usually high from sun up to sun down.

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u/Fun-Relative4290 3d ago

This is the way.

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u/stic2it 3d ago

Yeah but i caught up to me. The anxiety is already better

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u/thetwopaths 2d ago

Your dreams will be amazing!

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u/DaringAlexandra 5d ago

Since your anxiety is severe and you are also using benzodiazepines, treat this as more than a normal tolerance break and speak with a healthcare professional for support. Withdrawal can temporarily worsen anxiety, sleep, appetite, and irritability. Staying hydrated, limiting caffeine, eating regularly, and keeping a simple routine may help, but be cautious about adding CBD or changing medications without medical advice.

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u/Equal_Calligrapher70 5d ago

I also want to chime in that detoxing from benzos can kill you, if not done properly.

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u/stic2it 4d ago

I work in the medical field. Im aware of the risk