Help smoking = other stress relief options

[Life_and_Death]

specifically smoking weed, i smoked cigarettes years ago and not for that long, but i think (aside from getting high) it has about the effect, holding it, inhaling, whatnot.

does anyone have any ideas on an equivalent that one could also use to reduce stress.

just thinking causes me stress, trying to write this, just to get to here ive stopped 2-3 times (and im having a good day, i typically stop at almost every word).
i get stressed and i just want a joint. ive tried smoking other things, that didnt work. i use to smoke a vape for my back pain, but they dont sell cbd anymore or else id just put more effort into grabbing that, i had zero nic one, but the government got rid of all the good flavours. i tried smoking other plants, didnt like it. typically id try meditation basically just repeatedly telling myself no, different affirmations and whatnot, but thats just no wheres near close enough for this.....

im gonna guess im out of luck but figured id throw the question out there

 

[Ares]

I don't have any equivalents to reduce stress, but for me personally when I need to discipline myself I jump in a cold shower and excercise until all the pent up stress exhausts itself. Even if it doesn't go away after all that, at least you'd be occupying your mind on something that will make you stronger in the long run. Replace one addiction for another, so to speak.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6819982/#:~:text=Taking%20regular%20exercise%2C%20whether%20cardiovascular,helping%20to%20manage%20weight%20gain.

How Long Does Nicotine Stay in Your System? Lab Test Results

When you're exposed to nicotine, it’s absorbed into your blood and metabolized by your liver. Find out how long it stays in your system.

www.healthline.com

Here's some sources on it with more information than I can provide off the top of my head. Couldn't hurt? Plus, the relief of devoting and expending all of your energy, stress, anger, etc. on something only to relax after with a cold drink and a comfortable place is incomparable to anything else... at least for me. Hope this helps somewhat, I wish you luck!! ^^

 

[theboy]

chewing gum
massotherapy
squeezing soft anti-stress objects
anti-nicotine patches

 

[Life_and_Death]

anti-nicotine patches

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6819982/#:~:text=Taking%20regular%20exercise%2C%20whether%20cardiovascular,helping%20to%20manage%20weight%20gain.

specifically smoking weed, i smoked cigarettes years ago and not for that long

 

[Ares]

Ah heck I just realized, that wouldn't have nicotine in it I'm dumb! Well, excercise ought to still be beneficial in the same way? It's more of a general habit breaker than being catered to specifically any one type of addiction. Either way though I found some more sources! Not sure if they'll be any more helpful, but I'm here if you need me either way!! ^^

How to break a habit? Try these 8 habit-changing steps — Calm Blog

If you've got yourself into a bad habit, try these 8 steps to break the habit cycle. Plus, learn how habits are formed and how long it takes to break a habit.

www.calm.com

Five action steps for quitting an addiction - Harvard Health

Because change is so difficult, it's useful to have a guide when attempting to kick an addiction to drugs, alcohol or behavior. Research shows that the following steps can help you move toward your recovery goals. You have the greatest chance of success if you adopt all five ...

www.health.harvard.edu

How to Quit Smoking Marijuana

Marijuana can lead to dependence and addiction. If you are trying to give up marijuana, there are self-help strategies that can help you stop smoking weed.

www.verywellmind.com

 

[Life_and_Death]

I'm here if you need me either way!!

May i message you?

 

[Linda]

specifically smoking weed, i smoked cigarettes years ago and not for that long, but i think (aside from getting high) it has about the effect, holding it, inhaling, whatnot.

does anyone have any ideas on an equivalent that one could also use to reduce stress.

just thinking causes me stress, trying to write this, just to get to here ive stopped 2-3 times (and im having a good day, i typically stop at almost every word).
i get stressed and i just want a joint. ive tried smoking other things, that didnt work. i use to smoke a vape for my back pain, but they dont sell cbd anymore or else id just put more effort into grabbing that, i had zero nic one, but the government got rid of all the good flavours. i tried smoking other plants, didnt like it. typically id try meditation basically just repeatedly telling myself no, different affirmations and whatnot, but thats just no wheres near close enough for this.....

im gonna guess im out of luck but figured id throw the question out there

Alcohol, in moderate quantities, may do it, but using alcohol to deal with stress is potentially dangerous. You could, perhaps, use alcohol for times when the stress is particularly bad, but avoid using it routinely.

 

[Mirrory Me]

 

[Ares]

May i message you?

Sure! ^^

 

[Deviisdreaming-]

specifically smoking weed, i smoked cigarettes years ago and not for that long, but i think (aside from getting high) it has about the effect, holding it, inhaling, whatnot.

does anyone have any ideas on an equivalent that one could also use to reduce stress.

just thinking causes me stress, trying to write this, just to get to here ive stopped 2-3 times (and im having a good day, i typically stop at almost every word).
i get stressed and i just want a joint. ive tried smoking other things, that didnt work. i use to smoke a vape for my back pain, but they dont sell cbd anymore or else id just put more effort into grabbing that, i had zero nic one, but the government got rid of all the good flavours. i tried smoking other plants, didnt like it. typically id try meditation basically just repeatedly telling myself no, different affirmations and whatnot, but thats just no wheres near close enough for this.....

im gonna guess im out of luck but figured id throw the question out there

As a person who smokes the one thing that helps me boggle cravings is chewing gum. Nothing else has come close to that, because smoking is a mouth fetish type thing that can be easily switched over to something else that has to do with that general area.

 

[Life_and_Death]

As a person who smokes the one thing that helps me boggle cravings is chewing gum. Nothing else has come close to that, because smoking is a mouth fetish type thing that can be easily switched over to something else that has to do with that general area.

in town its probably expensive (i havent gone shopping since the prices went crazy). its probably like $10 a pack by now XD
but amazon prices dont look too bad. if i get a couple $$ ill have to see about getting some.
thank you for the idea

 

[WhenTheyCry]

weed has a risk of developing psychosis later on in life. be careful