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Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping.
    #7848607 - 01/08/08 03:43 PM (16 years, 24 days ago)

my fiance and I are quitting smoking. we dont want to, however it is in our best interest when it comes to employment, soooooo we must. we have been having a hard time falling and staying asleep without it, luckily i planned on this happening and kept a little. we need something herbal to help us in its place. any suggestions outside of lotus?

any and all suggestions are welcome, smoking, tea, capsules, whatever works for you, or someone you know, i would love to hear about it. ive only got about a weeks worth of herb left, so i need to find something quick.


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: LeftyBurnz]
    #7848668 - 01/08/08 03:52 PM (16 years, 24 days ago)

no real suggestions outside of tough it out, man

i've been waking up a lot in the middle of the nite and struggling to get back to sleep, then waking up earlier than i had hoped

but within a week or so, your sleep schedule should be back to normal


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: demiu5]
    #7848706 - 01/08/08 04:00 PM (16 years, 24 days ago)

it sucks balls. we usually go to bed around 10, lately we havent been able to fall asleep till about 12-1, and we wake up every few hours. restless. i know there are things out there that work such as skullcap and lotus, im just trying to find which has had more success.


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: LeftyBurnz]
    #7849849 - 01/08/08 07:23 PM (16 years, 24 days ago)

Well, it's not herbal, but it's my understanding that smoking pot increases the level of melatonin in your brain, and the last time I quit smoking it's the only thing that'd let me sleep 8 hours without side effects or making me all groggy in the morning. I take 1.5mg to go to sleep. And it gives me some CRAZY dreams. I took it for a week then tapered the dose over 3 days (this may not be neccessary) and by then I was over the lack-o-weed insomnia.
You can find melatonin tablets in almost any pharmacy, grocery store, or health food store.


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: some1whoisntme]
    #7850211 - 01/08/08 08:25 PM (16 years, 24 days ago)

yeah, ive used melatonin in the past. it was ok. worked great the first time i used it, but quickly tapered off. maybe i can try it again and take two or three.


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: LeftyBurnz]
    #7850955 - 01/08/08 10:20 PM (16 years, 24 days ago)

There's always Diphenhydramine too, or Benadryl as it's more commonly known. Easy to get, cheap and it works.


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: ImperialCactus]
    #7851648 - 01/09/08 12:21 AM (16 years, 24 days ago)

Yea get some melatonin. I use that and it is great.


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: ImperialCactus]
    #7851661 - 01/09/08 12:23 AM (16 years, 24 days ago)

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ImperialCactus said:
There's always Diphenhydramine too, or Benadryl as it's more commonly known. Easy to get, cheap and it works.



This is what I use everynight I don't drink and it works like a charm


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: ImperialCactus]
    #7852354 - 01/09/08 04:17 AM (16 years, 23 days ago)

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ImperialCactus said:
There's always Diphenhydramine too, or Benadryl as it's more commonly known. Easy to get, cheap and it works.




i said HERBAL. :smile: i dont take pharms. or otc's.


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: LeftyBurnz]
    #7852372 - 01/09/08 04:36 AM (16 years, 23 days ago)

Sex is always good.. wears you out etc.

If you have your mind set on something herbal then try toking on some Nepeta cataria, commonly known as Catnip..



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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: JonnyDeformed]
    #7852655 - 01/09/08 08:24 AM (16 years, 23 days ago)

Another recommendation for melatonin.


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: JonnyDeformed]
    #7855591 - 01/09/08 07:29 PM (16 years, 23 days ago)

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Sex is always good.. wears you out etc.

If you have your mind set on something herbal then try toking on some Nepeta cataria, commonly known as Catnip..






sex is just about a given before bed. hasnt done the trick though.

smoke catnip huh? does it taste alright? ive got a pound of it. i suppose it wouldnt hurt to try it lol.


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: LeftyBurnz]
    #7856123 - 01/09/08 09:03 PM (16 years, 23 days ago)

Eat more carbohydrates :tongue: (Just kidding).

Go to the tea department in your local store and look for the "Sleepy Time" tea with the bears on it.  Don't know what's in it but it sure helped me get to sleep when I stopped smoking.


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: Jadian]
    #7856942 - 01/09/08 11:21 PM (16 years, 23 days ago)

Yep, catnip.
Helped me out greatly when quiting.
Taste great i think.
Give it a go.


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: Jadian]
    #7857607 - 01/10/08 02:27 AM (16 years, 23 days ago)

i remember seeing that at the health store. thanx.


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: LeftyBurnz]
    #7918663 - 01/23/08 03:34 AM (16 years, 10 days ago)

This is what I've done in the past and it worked absolute wonders. I've never felt so relaxed. I went to a health food store and bought powdered Valerian Root you can usually find it alongside bulk spices/dried herbs. I use two tablespoons and make a tea with that, usually it's enough to induce sleep on it's own. Other times if I'm feeling extra antsy I will purchase from the same store Kava Kava gel caps that are full spectrum standardized to 75 mg of lactones per pill. The recommended daily dose from this brand is 225mg or 3 pills over the course of the day, disregard this take anywhere from 6-10 at once. You will feel the effects. This combination, or either used alone is a safe alternative to sleeping pills, benzos, barbs and completely non-addictive, no hang over, no mental clouding, etc..


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: deadatdusk]
    #7918964 - 01/23/08 07:24 AM (16 years, 9 days ago)

Try valerian root


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: chaos05]
    #7920411 - 01/23/08 04:11 PM (16 years, 9 days ago)

a blend of chammomile and mint teas might help a little.
some aromatherapy stuff might help, not certain of any for sure, but lavender rings a bell.


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: flangenips]
    #7921255 - 01/23/08 07:08 PM (16 years, 9 days ago)

well id like to post that my sleep patterns are pretty much back to normal, i have smoked about 2-3 times since new years, only on the most restless of nights, and i sleep greaty now, a combination of melatonin, catnip and mint tea has helped alot.

thanx guys. :heart:


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: LeftyBurnz]
    #7921325 - 01/23/08 07:22 PM (16 years, 9 days ago)

xanax?


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: appleorange]
    #7921338 - 01/23/08 07:25 PM (16 years, 9 days ago)

haha. sorry no pharma for me.


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: appleorange]
    #7923792 - 01/24/08 11:04 AM (16 years, 8 days ago)

kava


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: Polyrhythmanaut]
    #7923795 - 01/24/08 11:05 AM (16 years, 8 days ago)

.........and a protein shake


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: Polyrhythmanaut]
    #7929270 - 01/25/08 10:56 AM (16 years, 7 days ago)

Not knowing what your lifestyle is like this may or may not make sense for you, but when I have trouble sleeping from stress or variable drug use, exercise really helps. like really helps. I know most people do not like to bother, but doing prolonged exercise like long jogs bike rides really help me out. I dont think weight lifting or strength training would help (dont for me) but depending on your relationship with exercise i think it could have a similar effect.
I also have inattentive ADD, and so smoking for me is a great way to quiet my mind and keep it from jumping around so much, and so when I am not smoking, running is how I keep my mind and body relaxed which is my problem with staying asleep.
good luck.:thumbup:


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: sander]
    #7929282 - 01/25/08 11:00 AM (16 years, 7 days ago)

uummm...did you guys miss the part where he said the problem was solved?


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: ApJunkie]
    #7929739 - 01/25/08 01:05 PM (16 years, 7 days ago)

When I'm not smoking I tend to drink more... anything to keep my mind from racing at night to go to sleep.


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Re: Quitting smoking cannabis, need help sleeping. [Re: ApJunkie]
    #7930526 - 01/25/08 03:52 PM (16 years, 7 days ago)

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uummm...did you guys miss the part where he said the problem was solved?




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