I stopped about 3 yrs ago, i used to smoke everyday..because of my job,i had to quit.i was surprised at how easy it was..if only it were that easy to quit drinking!
i also have high anxiety, last time i tried to smoke ( about 6 mo ago),it really triggered my anxiety witch made me realize its not worth it..take it from me though, do not go from one addiction to another
Nena

Sounds like you have a firm grasp on your situation. Speaking to your nurse is a good idea, maybe she'll give you some good advice.

You sound like you want to quit, and that's the most important element in achieving it. No one can stop you but you.

Accept that quitting is going to be awful, and move onward. After you detox and rehabituate you'll feel like so much better.

It is an active process. Just sitting around and waiting to feel better doesn't cut it. You need to retrain yourself to operate without herbal aid, and that can really test you. You'll feel empty, lackluster, and many shades of shyte. But once you get your body chemistry back in balance your going to feel great about what you've accomplished!

Obviously with your bipolar disorder, that balancing act might involve complications I can't speak too, but I'm sure your nurse will be able to give you some helpful information.

Also, and I might be preaching to the quire here (you look to be in shape judging from your image), proper diet and exercise are essential. Great for body chemistry, great for occupying time which was previously used for smoking.

Greetings, how did your conversation with the nurse go? Did you begin trying to quit the weed? The comments from the other members in the group make quite a bit of sense. I also used to associate weed with relaxation but have come to associate it with anxiety now. It is a fact that THC messes with the adrenal glands. Adrenaline can be a bit jarring. It is also a depressant. There is no place in ones life for such a mind-screwing downer, especially if we are already challenged with extreme emotions.
For sure there are many of other alternatives to weed.
Please keep coming back to this group, and keep us posted!