Rahul Kapoor Rahul Kapoor Asked 9 months ago

Can't sleep without weed?

I used to smoke weed occasionally to help me relax and sleep, but I'm trying to quit now. The problem is, without it, I just lie awake for hours, my mind racing. I can't seem to switch off naturally anymore. Any advice?

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Bro, your brain has forgotten what natural sleep feels like, it only knows green dreams now! Try keeping the phone away and count some non-existent sheep. It takes a few frustrating, wide-awake nights but the normal sleep cycle does come back eventually, trust me.

Ananya Hegde Ananya Hegde Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I went to a specialist at Manipal Hospital when my sleep cycle went totally out of whack after quitting. Please talk to a doctor openly about this without any hesitation. They can guide you with a proper tapering schedule or mild, safe sleep aids for the transition phase.

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Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Hey yaar, don't stress too much about it, this is actually super common when you try to take a break. Your body just needs a couple of weeks to reset its natural melatonin. Try some warm milk or light music before bed, you will get through this phase easily!

Harbhajan Singh Harbhajan Singh Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Beta, relying on any substance for basic sleep is not good for the long run. Try having a cup of warm chamomile tea or warm milk with a pinch of nutmeg before you lie down. Make sure your room is quiet and completely dark, and try to wake up early to walk in the morning sun.

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Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I used to have terrible insomnia and thought of trying shortcuts, but when I got my blood work done, it turned out to be a severe thyroid imbalance causing the sleep issues. Please get a full health checkup done and consult a general physician to rule out any underlying hormonal issues.

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