A question about pot...

[Lorilou]

hey all i just have a quick question, has anyone here experienced grumpiness or irritability, after not smoking for a day or so? i only ask because i do not smoke and my boyfriend does. he seems to get grumpy, and im not talking about him being grumpy about the lack of pot, but he just seems to get grumpy in general. im just curious if anyone else has experienced this situation before. he recently has cut back his intake, and i just wonder if this is maybe linked somehow. any ideas?

[moonjava]

i've experienced some of my friends becoming irratible when they can't toke...don't know if that helps
Peace!

[Pedata]

I suppose it's like anything else. I can't stay awake when I run out of coffee.

Peace,
Pedata

[toman]

Yeah, if you smoke every day and then stop suddenly it's kind of a bummer, because as we all know marijuana is somewhat mentally addictive or at least 'habit forming'. So yeah, being a little grumpy is probably pretty normal, but you're not going to get any bad effects like if you were to quit some other drugs or even alchohol.

[delta9]

Erowid Cannabis (Marijuana) Vault : Effects (http://www.erowid.org/plants/cannabis/cannabis_effects.shtml) [under the heading, "withdrawal symptoms"]
# mild to moderate, non life-threatening withdrawal symptoms occur after daily use in some users. These may last for 1-6 weeks after cessation of use and can include anxiety, anhedonia (reduced experience of pleasure), headaches, general unease/discomfort, difficulty sleeping, and a desire to smoke pot. Severity of symptoms is related to frequency of use and individual sensitivity.
# slight loss of appetite
# finding non-stoned life a bit dull, increased boredom
"finding non-stoned life a bit dull" is my favorite "withdrawal" symptom to pot. :P Grumpiness and such for a day or two is sad, but truly withdrawal from daily use of pot, but it's such a joke compared to withdrawal of daily use of many many other substances!

[Lorilou]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! Im glad to know im not crazy!! woohoo. Really thanks guys and gals it eases my mind to hear others say it.

[delta9]

You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome, and finally you're welcome (to speak for moonjava, pedata, toman, and myself). :)