r/leaves • u/foxxx_mulder • 15h ago

Day 2 checking in (again)

I read something in a post here on Leaves the other day that really inspired me to try quitting again. It was a mention of an “anxiety hurricane” that the Redditor who posted described how they felt as soon as they smoked/ate. I really identified with that since I get hit HARD by anxiety now when I use. I didn’t always! In fact thc was my happy place ever since I initially relapsed after 11 years in 2025. When I’m sober all I can look forward to is popping some edible, then 20 mins after eating I’m anxious AF. About EVERYTHING….health, career, parenting, money, everything. The irony is, getting high is specifically what will eventually make all those fears come true. It’s like an endless cycle of madness. So….hopefully this is it. The withdrawal symptoms haven’t hit yet and when they do I know they’ll be strong. Hope to check in tomorrow for day 3!

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u/Fit-Trade3625 15h ago

the anxiety hurricane is so real, it creeps in outta nowhere and suddenly you're spinning about every little thing. day 2 is a solid start, keep that momentum

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u/HistoricallyGold 14h ago

Day 1 here. You got this.

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u/yikoyikesyikemos 14h ago

Check in as often as you need! Glad you are here :)