Should I quit smoking pot?

CowMan · 12-31-2003, 08:17 AM

well, i recently finished my first semister of university, and it was a bummer. I failed 2 out of 5 of my courses, and didn't get higher than a 65% on the other 3.

If I am going to get my B. Comm. in the 5 years it normaly takes, I am gonna have to work my ass of this semister, the summer AND next semister just to stay in the faculty and on track.

My problem? I was lazy and stupid. instead of going to classes, i'd stay at home and get high, then go into campus, go to one class, then stay outside and play footbag untill i went home. then i'd go home, get more pot and more booze and get drunk, pass out, and start up the whole cycle again.

I got nothing done for 2 and a half months of the semister, living this way. i was going into my exams with a 14.3% average it was only because i shut myself into my house and studied everyday for 2 weeks that I managed to pass 3 of those courses.

So, i was thinking, perhaps i should quit smoking pot until this semister is over. I mean, i spent so much time and money on it last semister....

But that isn't my main reason for stopping smoking pot, that is just what plays on my mind sometimes. the main reason is the money. I spend alot of money on pot. FAR too much.

Besides growing my own (i've already investigated), what can i do to budget how much i smoke? should i put away a little bit every week and buy so much. Or maybe I should buy alot at the begining of a week and use it over the week?

I really love smoking pot. I mean, i love it like i'm married to it (no, it's not an unhealthy attraction). and i want to continue smoking it. i beleive there is a way that i can smoke pot in a responsible manner and do very well inschool.

any ideas?

kameelyun · 12-31-2003, 10:14 AM

You would do well to quit for anywhere for a week to a month - a long enough time for most if not all of the THC to leave your body. This will get your tolerance down, then the next time you smoke it'll be really strong. Then, you can limit your smoking to, say, just at the end of the day when Conan comes on.

Prophet Saddam · 12-31-2003, 11:00 AM

Whatever you do, don't blame the weed. Only you can decide to pick it up and smoke it. You're going to have to step back and look at the situation with an un-biased eye.

I decided to stop smoking a month ago because I found myself abusing it. It would be a matter of how many times I could smoke each day. I finally just said enough with it. I went cold-turkey, and haven't had any type of withdrawls or anything.

Not to say I wouldn't love to smoke a blunt right now...

Stay strong and keep us updated.

Only you can truly answer your question.

CowMan · 12-31-2003, 12:41 PM

thanks for the input!

i don't blame the weed, not at all. its never been a problem for me in the past, and it shouldn't be a problem in the future. i was just wondering if i should take a breather for a while inorder to slow down my consumption, or, should i just start right away with budgeting my weed more tightly?

and i'm in a hurry because i don't think things will be this great in society for that long. if something bad comes along, i want to be as prepared for it in everyway, including how much money i have in the bank. so the quicker i get out of university, the quicker i can start making money.

but thats in the future, right now, all i can allow focus on is getting my degree done as best and quick as possiable. anyways, thanks for the ideas on how to budget my weed, keep 'em coming if u got 'em.

CowMan · 12-31-2003, 01:01 PM

i do plan i being prepared in ALL ways.
i did some survival courses last summer and plan on continueing with that. i weight train and i also train in a few different martial arts(JKD, BJJ, Wing Chun). money is just one of many aspects i plan on doing my best in.

Prophet Saddam · 12-31-2003, 06:23 PM

pezdel5 · 01-01-2004, 05:13 PM

I wouldnt quit weed completely. just dont let it get in the way of doing your work. just make sure you have done your work before you smoke if you cant do it high. like UncleSadaam said dont blame the weed. its your decision when you smoke and what you do when you smoke. but its your decision, if you think you cant do good if you dont quit then maybe you should. no one here can tell you what you should do. you need to figure out whats best for you. good luck.

snapshot · 01-01-2004, 05:30 PM

Id say stop smoking for 2 weeks to clear your head a bit, spend all your money youd spend for weed on other people, then start a habit of 2 weeks on 2 weeks off. WHy the hell wouldnt you want to not smoke. It can be just as fun as smoking as long as theres a balance.

qaijinx · 01-01-2004, 07:55 PM

Dude, just dont smoke on days you go to school or days you need to take care of something school related untill it is taken care of, then you should smoke, also try cutting it down from a few joints a day to maybe 2 bowls, I hope things work out for you..

CowMan · 01-02-2004, 07:29 AM

i think i will try the 2 weeks on, 2 off.
first i am not touching anything for a few weeks, 3-4. then i'll decide on when or if i want to start it up again.

i've been a daily smoker for a little over 3 years and i'[ve been smoking it since i was 12 or 13.

this will be the first time in a long time that i won't be smokeing.

snapshot · 01-02-2004, 07:08 PM

You get higher when you smoke, and you get less foggy when you stop.

I actually feel special.

PAYCE

Zero-Gravity · 01-03-2004, 08:12 AM

When I had my exams I went to mist of them stoned, i failed most but that's what most people expected, but I had a high fail.
My teachers were happy with me and I think it helps me remeber with low doses and keeps me happy sitting for 2 and a half hours.
Just cut down, I abused pot for a while and got kicked out of school for a "cooling off period."
You don't need to quit,just don't do it in school or revision time.

-Aussie-Grower- · 01-05-2004, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CowMan
and i'm in a hurry because i don't think things will be this great in society for that long. if something bad comes along, i want to be as prepared for it in everyway, including how much money i have in the bank. so the quicker i get out of university, the quicker i can start making money.

I think that this paranoia is a sign that you need a break, a large one. I used to think in simillar ways when i was smoking every day.
I havent smoked in months and I feel great.
Its not the smartest Idea to chuck away a degree of some sort, lots of people out in the world missed out just because they didnt have the motivation to get to that level of education. Screw it up now and you will regret it.
Good Luck Mate,
In the end it comes down to you!

Lions & Christians (PB) · 01-06-2004, 09:05 PM

if you ever feel like asking yourself that question more than likely the answer is yes - you should.

PhishDude · 01-06-2004, 10:24 PM

I quit smoking because of college.
That's why there's the summer.
If you want to conserve your bud use a dugout and a one hitter and smoke the best stuff.

Rickie Cabeza · 01-19-2004, 08:38 PM

Gravity Bongs and study time my friend... = 3.7 GPA and a gram a week.

SAVAGE · 01-20-2004, 11:47 AM

All i can say is NO dont blame your f**king problems with grades on weed...blame it on social habbits other than smoking.

or drinking.

Study more.

SweetSativa · 01-20-2004, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by generic_hippie
Dude, when the shit hits the fan and the revolution comes the fuckin bankers are first against the wall...

Do you really see a place for money in the new world order?

Fuckin relax a bit dude, learn some real survival skills, like food, water and shelter provision, thats all that gonna be left... The mindless drones chasing ca$h will be at the mercy of people like myself who can catch food, grow food, and I ain't interested in money...

Yeah, people have really forgotten how to fend for themselves. I don't have an opinion about what others should do but I know the direction that I'm going. Money doesn't define me nor others for me.

KRONIK · 01-21-2004, 12:11 AM

dude, your PAYING for university right (unless you got a complete scholarship, which is unlikely)? Why the fuck would you pay and then not go? And it's not like high school where you can slack off and get high all the time and just kinda breeze through and roll with the rest of the class. In university you gotta actually know all this shit and everything.

Personally, I wouldn't quit altogether. Limit to weekends and once in a while after all your classes when you don't have much studying to do (which is probably almost never!)

I had similiar problems in high school because I'd get high before school everyday then not feel like going or leaving the house. I became almost an isolated hermit at one time (which is quite different from your situation). In the end I got Virtual School on the internet and that was good for me because there were no duedates or timelines. I know thats not an option for you though, and I don't know what I'm gonna do when I want to go to university or college. But best luck man,

p~ceout!

CowMan · 02-07-2004, 10:05 AM

dude, your PAYING for university right (unless you got a complete scholarship, which is unlikely)? Why the fuck would you pay and then not go? And it's not like high school where you can slack off and get high all the time and just kinda breeze through and roll with the rest of the class. In university you gotta actually know all this shit and everything.

this is the ultimitle conclusion i came to.
i am now in university 9-6 everyday except fridays. when i'm off early. i go out one night of the weekend, drinking, the other, i'll smoke some pot if i got any money left over from the week. i'll try and make that stretch if i can. or i'll buy a joint of something good, if it comes along.

and i'm studying and doing all the work assigned. which is the big thingn for me, getting assignments in. oh well.... it only gets harder from here, so i better buck up, right?

anyways, thanks for the support from you who suggested i quit for a while. i did stop for a few weeks before picking it up again, like i said.

but as above, my smoking habits have decreased immensly. i also find I get a better high now. Much more.... pleasent.

also to the guy who said i was starting to sound parinoid, maybe it was a bit of my confused perception of things, but better safe than sorry, plus there's nothing wrong with making money or getting in shape, which is all i'm really doing.

I NEVER "BLAMED WEED" for anythting. I do weed of my own accord, it's my decision to use it, so i should be responsible enough to handle the ammount. if i am high i find it hard to study, therefore it's not so great. but i don't blame it for the two corses i failed the first semister. that was all me baby!

so now i'm gonna make up for it.

12-31-2003, 08:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
CowMan Just a friend Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the other side Posts: 2,385 Thanks: 42 Thanked 107 Times in 32 Posts	Should I quit smoking pot? well, i recently finished my first semister of university, and it was a bummer. I failed 2 out of 5 of my courses, and didn't get higher than a 65% on the other 3. If I am going to get my B. Comm. in the 5 years it normaly takes, I am gonna have to work my ass of this semister, the summer AND next semister just to stay in the faculty and on track. My problem? I was lazy and stupid. instead of going to classes, i'd stay at home and get high, then go into campus, go to one class, then stay outside and play footbag untill i went home. then i'd go home, get more pot and more booze and get drunk, pass out, and start up the whole cycle again. I got nothing done for 2 and a half months of the semister, living this way. i was going into my exams with a 14.3% average it was only because i shut myself into my house and studied everyday for 2 weeks that I managed to pass 3 of those courses. So, i was thinking, perhaps i should quit smoking pot until this semister is over. I mean, i spent so much time and money on it last semister.... But that isn't my main reason for stopping smoking pot, that is just what plays on my mind sometimes. the main reason is the money. I spend alot of money on pot. FAR too much. Besides growing my own (i've already investigated), what can i do to budget how much i smoke? should i put away a little bit every week and buy so much. Or maybe I should buy alot at the begining of a week and use it over the week? I really love smoking pot. I mean, i love it like i'm married to it (no, it's not an unhealthy attraction). and i want to continue smoking it. i beleive there is a way that i can smoke pot in a responsible manner and do very well inschool. any ideas?

12-31-2003, 11:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Prophet Saddam YaHookan 2011 Winner Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CA, fuck yeah Posts: 16,345 Blog Entries: 11 Thanks: 3,702 Thanked 719 Times in 482 Posts	Whatever you do, don't blame the weed. Only you can decide to pick it up and smoke it. You're going to have to step back and look at the situation with an un-biased eye. I decided to stop smoking a month ago because I found myself abusing it. It would be a matter of how many times I could smoke each day. I finally just said enough with it. I went cold-turkey, and haven't had any type of withdrawls or anything. Not to say I wouldn't love to smoke a blunt right now... Stay strong and keep us updated. Only you can truly answer your question. __________________ SUPPORT THE TROOPS --------------------- BRING THEM HOME & FUCK THE WAR

12-31-2003, 06:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Prophet Saddam YaHookan 2011 Winner Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CA, fuck yeah Posts: 16,345 Blog Entries: 11 Thanks: 3,702 Thanked 719 Times in 482 Posts	__________________ SUPPORT THE TROOPS --------------------- BRING THEM HOME & FUCK THE WAR

01-01-2004, 05:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
pezdel5 Old School Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: "high"lands of western NY Posts: 235 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I wouldnt quit weed completely. just dont let it get in the way of doing your work. just make sure you have done your work before you smoke if you cant do it high. like UncleSadaam said dont blame the weed. its your decision when you smoke and what you do when you smoke. but its your decision, if you think you cant do good if you dont quit then maybe you should. no one here can tell you what you should do. you need to figure out whats best for you. good luck. __________________ "Oh, I got hallucinated, went around the world a few times... I refused to do it again. "

01-01-2004, 05:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
snapshot no custom. customize Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The unOriginal Rorschach. Posts: 19,302 Thanks: 15 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	Id say stop smoking for 2 weeks to clear your head a bit, spend all your money youd spend for weed on other people, then start a habit of 2 weeks on 2 weeks off. WHy the hell wouldnt you want to not smoke. It can be just as fun as smoking as long as theres a balance. __________________ We are all atheists about most of the gods that society has ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further. -Richard Dawkins

12-31-2003, 12:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
CowMan Just a friend Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the other side Posts: 2,385 Thanks: 42 Thanked 107 Times in 32 Posts	thanks for the input! i don't blame the weed, not at all. its never been a problem for me in the past, and it shouldn't be a problem in the future. i was just wondering if i should take a breather for a while inorder to slow down my consumption, or, should i just start right away with budgeting my weed more tightly? and i'm in a hurry because i don't think things will be this great in society for that long. if something bad comes along, i want to be as prepared for it in everyway, including how much money i have in the bank. so the quicker i get out of university, the quicker i can start making money. but thats in the future, right now, all i can allow focus on is getting my degree done as best and quick as possiable. anyways, thanks for the ideas on how to budget my weed, keep 'em coming if u got 'em.

12-31-2003, 01:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
CowMan Just a friend Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the other side Posts: 2,385 Thanks: 42 Thanked 107 Times in 32 Posts	i do plan i being prepared in ALL ways. i did some survival courses last summer and plan on continueing with that. i weight train and i also train in a few different martial arts(JKD, BJJ, Wing Chun). money is just one of many aspects i plan on doing my best in.

01-01-2004, 07:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
qaijinx All Toke No Choke Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 345 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dude, just dont smoke on days you go to school or days you need to take care of something school related untill it is taken care of, then you should smoke, also try cutting it down from a few joints a day to maybe 2 bowls, I hope things work out for you..

01-02-2004, 07:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
CowMan Just a friend Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the other side Posts: 2,385 Thanks: 42 Thanked 107 Times in 32 Posts	i think i will try the 2 weeks on, 2 off. first i am not touching anything for a few weeks, 3-4. then i'll decide on when or if i want to start it up again. i've been a daily smoker for a little over 3 years and i'[ve been smoking it since i was 12 or 13. this will be the first time in a long time that i won't be smokeing.

01-02-2004, 07:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
snapshot no custom. customize Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The unOriginal Rorschach. Posts: 19,302 Thanks: 15 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	You get higher when you smoke, and you get less foggy when you stop. I actually feel special. PAYCE __________________ We are all atheists about most of the gods that society has ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further. -Richard Dawkins

01-03-2004, 08:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
Zero-Gravity Long live Yahooka Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Wales Posts: 132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	When I had my exams I went to mist of them stoned, i failed most but that's what most people expected, but I had a high fail. My teachers were happy with me and I think it helps me remeber with low doses and keeps me happy sitting for 2 and a half hours. Just cut down, I abused pot for a while and got kicked out of school for a "cooling off period." You don't need to quit,just don't do it in school or revision time.

01-06-2004, 09:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
Lions & Christians (PB) former junky turned junky Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: evidently, here. Posts: 5,827 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 3 Posts	if you ever feel like asking yourself that question more than likely the answer is yes - you should. __________________ The most dangerous drug on this planet has to be oxygen. A gateway drug to say the least, further more people use without even consideration, not consenting to moderation in the least, and dont even get me started on the withdrawels. the goal of alchemy is to turn lead into gold. to take a substance and combine it with another substance that makes it more than it's origenal worth. in this sense, you really need to start making bronze statues of your pharmacist or local chemist, for they have made gods own medicine, morphine, and in contrast, a shiney rock doesnt seem to compete.

01-06-2004, 10:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
PhishDude Telepathic Jackal Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Mars Posts: 3,985 Thanks: 0 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts	I quit smoking because of college. That's why there's the summer. If you want to conserve your bud use a dugout and a one hitter and smoke the best stuff. __________________ Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for generations. But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it. -- Buddha

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Rickie Cabeza Slangin' Rocks Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: I Get Around Posts: 328 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gravity Bongs and study time my friend... = 3.7 GPA and a gram a week. __________________ "Killin ya'll niggas on that lyrical shit, mayonaise colored benz I push miracle whips" - Kanye West

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SAVAGE Rob Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In a Tye-Dye van floating in the clouds somewhere over the middle of the Pacific Ocean Posts: 286 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	All i can say is NO dont blame your f**king problems with grades on weed...blame it on social habbits other than smoking. or drinking. Study more. __________________ What you see is what you get/ never the less/ i do my best/ to maintain in this world of stress/ Cus' this world aint no joke/ and your destiny is what you provoke... (-Rob Savage-) Taste me you will see/More is all you need. You're dedicated to/How I'm killing you. Come crawling faster/ Obey your Master/Your life burns faster/ Obey your Master/ Master. (METALLICA)

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01-21-2004, 12:11 AM	#19 (permalink)
KRONIK >l I И O Я >l Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,207 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 1 Post	dude, your PAYING for university right (unless you got a complete scholarship, which is unlikely)? Why the fuck would you pay and then not go? And it's not like high school where you can slack off and get high all the time and just kinda breeze through and roll with the rest of the class. In university you gotta actually know all this shit and everything. Personally, I wouldn't quit altogether. Limit to weekends and once in a while after all your classes when you don't have much studying to do (which is probably almost never!) I had similiar problems in high school because I'd get high before school everyday then not feel like going or leaving the house. I became almost an isolated hermit at one time (which is quite different from your situation). In the end I got Virtual School on the internet and that was good for me because there were no duedates or timelines. I know thats not an option for you though, and I don't know what I'm gonna do when I want to go to university or college. But best luck man, p~ceout!

02-07-2004, 10:05 AM	#20 (permalink)
CowMan Just a friend Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the other side Posts: 2,385 Thanks: 42 Thanked 107 Times in 32 Posts	dude, your PAYING for university right (unless you got a complete scholarship, which is unlikely)? Why the fuck would you pay and then not go? And it's not like high school where you can slack off and get high all the time and just kinda breeze through and roll with the rest of the class. In university you gotta actually know all this shit and everything. this is the ultimitle conclusion i came to. i am now in university 9-6 everyday except fridays. when i'm off early. i go out one night of the weekend, drinking, the other, i'll smoke some pot if i got any money left over from the week. i'll try and make that stretch if i can. or i'll buy a joint of something good, if it comes along. and i'm studying and doing all the work assigned. which is the big thingn for me, getting assignments in. oh well.... it only gets harder from here, so i better buck up, right? anyways, thanks for the support from you who suggested i quit for a while. i did stop for a few weeks before picking it up again, like i said. but as above, my smoking habits have decreased immensly. i also find I get a better high now. Much more.... pleasent. also to the guy who said i was starting to sound parinoid, maybe it was a bit of my confused perception of things, but better safe than sorry, plus there's nothing wrong with making money or getting in shape, which is all i'm really doing. I NEVER "BLAMED WEED" for anythting. I do weed of my own accord, it's my decision to use it, so i should be responsible enough to handle the ammount. if i am high i find it hard to study, therefore it's not so great. but i don't blame it for the two corses i failed the first semister. that was all me baby! so now i'm gonna make up for it.