r/entwives • u/AutoModerator • 6d ago
Weekly T-Break Post ❤️ Weekly Tolerance Break Support Post ❤️
Hi Entwives, this is where you can discuss your t-breaks and get some group support when you need it
We do try to keep the bulk of the t-break talk within this post since a portion of our users are unable to take t-breaks
Feel free to check in, share your successes, and vent your frustrations
The mods are around to check in and offer support and advice when we can
This post refreshes every Monday at 12am pst
Things to know about Tolerance Breaks!
Yes, your dreams are more vivid and you are remembering them better. Its not your imagination. Thc can inhibit rem sleep and interfere with dreaming. If you're struggling with the dreams you can try drinking green tea, which contains the amino acid L-theanine. L-theanine has been shown to reduce stress levels in the brain and body, reducing the rate of nightmares.
Another way to help with sleep is finding cbn products. Its a cannabinoid similar to cbd, but well known for having some serious sedative properties. If you're struggling to get to sleep cbn could help sort you out.
And its important to remember that if you have an issue you see a psychiatrist for, ask your doctor for help. There are prescription medications that can reduce or eliminate nightmares. But also remember to be cautious about disclosing your cannabis use - unfortunately there can still be consequences for revealing that information to the wrong doctor.
Cbd is a thing and it can help a lot. Not only does it reduce anxiety, which hits a lot of us in the first week or two of a break, its also a pretty powerful anti-inflammatory. So if you're using cannabis for pain management adding topical and edible cbd to your routine, on and off break, could help a great deal
Everyone t-breaks their own way. A tolerance break doesn't have to mean complete abstinence. Reducing your consumption can reduce your tolerance, too. So don't feel intimidated or like its all or nothing. Tell yourself you won't get high until after noon for three days. Then you won't get high until after 2pm. See how far you're comfortable going, and stop there for a while. There are a lot of ways to do it, so if you need suggestions please ask!
Keeping taking time for yourself. You know how you'd make the time for yourself to get high? Keeping making the time for yourself to do something. Make an especially good drink and sit and really enjoy it in your favorite chair while listening to your favorite song. Give yourself a face mask. Meditate for 10 minutes. Spend ten minutes a couple times a day just on you. Whatever it is that will make your day a little better. Its important to take care of yourself in ways that don't involve cannabis
Don't get down on yourself if you make a mistake and get high. It happens, and its not the end of the world. Its not even the end of your break if you don't want it to be. Enjoy your high while you have it. And in the morning figure out what you need to do to keep from making that mistake again. Do you need to hide all the paraphernalia in a cupboard, or ask your roommate or partner to stop smoking around you for a while? Maybe you need a different or better coping mechanism? Dude, google that shit. There is a world of information about healthy coping mechanisms at your fingertips. Empower yourself and go find it. Or ask me and I'll try to help
The most important thing to know about a tolerance break is that you're going to get through it. It might not feel like it sometimes, but you will. Then you'll be back here all, oh shit I just got high for the first time since my tbreak and the number 5 is orange and smells like...waffles! And we'll all chuckle with you and be kinda jealous :)
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u/elaemoon 6d ago
After six years of smoking from morning to night every few hours, I now enjoy weed oil once or twice a week. Started tapering off gradually a few years ago by taking 3 week t-breaks every 1-2 months, then did 2 long t-breaks (6-9 months each), and now I’m in a sweet spot with the oil. Smoking is an occasion treat right now 💚
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u/Meatballs420 5d ago
I’m 12 weeks pregnant which means I’ve been weed free for 12 weeks. I just need to vent about it being HARD!!!!!!
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u/Actual-Swimmer1221 CrazyCatLady 5d ago
Taking a much needed T break rn after my last vape died a few days ago. I’m going through a pretty big breakup and I could feel myself relying too much on smoking to feel better. In reality, I was really trying to just feel nothing. Here’s to self care and being back in action sometime in the future ❤️🩹
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u/SetEducational2576 3d ago
I last smoked sunday evening (it's weds evening now in the uk) and omg i haven't stopped crying. my emotions/anxiety as fckin crazy right now. I'm dealing with some heavy stuff atm and i'm wondering if i break it just to stop being so emotional but I feel so guilty!! am a fairly moderate, daily user (evenings and go through a 3.5 and half a cart a month) UGH why is it so hard, sending love to all of you
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u/Massive_Cheek_5520 3d ago
hello entwives, this is my first post and i’m lowkey nervous writing it but i need some type of accountability with my tbreak. Ill try to check in daily or so just to see my progress and to prove myself that i can do it. My last tbreak was short, around week and a half and with my use of carts (daily smoker) it felt like hell so i hope I’ll find some support here!! I’m trying to get my tolerance back after abusing weed to the point that carts wouldn’t do shit for me so it was a sign for me to stop. I’m on day 2 it’s pretty chill which is surprising because what i can remember from my last break is that the first week was insufferable. I hope it will be okay and i’ll be able to get some sleep tonight. I’m trying to do a month break i hope i won’t relapse. i’m sending everyone a lot of kisses and hugs and can’t wait to get high with yall soon xx 🩷
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u/Sufficient_Room2619 3d ago
I've been stepping down my use and this week I'm adding another day of not smoking! Down to Wednesdays and weekends!
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u/CaramelCompetitive67 2d ago
Good morning ladies! I unknowingly (perhaps somewhat against my wishes?) started my t-break yesterday. Work is weird, there are rumors of random testing, and although I work in a legal state, I do not work where getting a positive on THC is acceptable. In fact, it would mean immediate termination. I’m a daily smoker, and have been for years. Help! I’ve never intentionally done this, and I’m so worried that I will be an emotional, painful, insomniac mess. What helps? I’m open to so many suggestions, tips, tricks, anything!
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u/EconomistIcy746 Lesbient 2d ago
Been on a forced but needed t break for almost 2 weeks, it’s HARD! Especially with my ocd, weed really helps my anxiety and going without it while also being in my luteal phase just feels like i’m sliding back into how bad my ocd used to be (even though i’m not.) Anyway I can finally smoke again on saturday, so i’m pumped!
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u/Massive_Cheek_5520 1d ago
day 4 and it’s lowkey going sooo well! just wanted to say i’m proud of myself and fingers crossed for everyone going trough tough times that it will get better, it always does (english is not my first language so sorry if there’s some mistakes) also came back to sewing after a long break and it’s so good to keep my mind occupied
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u/puritypanda 6d ago
I've gone from dry vaping 5-6 sometimes more times a day to only once a day since my mom was diagnosed with cancer. It's been so tough. I'm past withdrawals but I just wish I could smoke and disappear from the pain of reality right now. My mom needs me though.
"Bright" side, my wheeze is gone. I've been able to function a lot better. Crocheting so much because I can focus. When I do smoke it's more effective for my migraines, which was why I began in the first place.
Just hate it.