AnnaK wrote:This. You are 100% right.
It's why I think that some people, doctors, etc think there is no withdrawals/PAWS and it's all in our heads, because it IS! The drug metabolites leave the body in 30-90 days at the latest, but it's the effects on the brain and pathways that change that cause so many issues since the brain needs to learn how to do things without exogenous cannabinoids that hijack the ECS/anandamide. This doesn't happen over night, but due to neuroplasticity should hopefull rebalance to a level that is homeostatic.
We disrupted the natural homeostasis of the ECS by constantly bombarding it with THC and slew of other compounds, especially if you combusted/smoked it. It's amazing how much time can fly by when you get addicted to it, and you don't even think that there is anything wrong.
I honestly don't even think i'd enjoy the sensation again, but can't wait until these "mini episodes of being stoned" dissipate, and I start sleeping through the night again. That's the REAL drug and bliss...good healthy sober recovering sleep with proper sleep architecture.
This is also why THC withdrawals mirror other drugs including pharmaceuticals, it all just boils down to brain chemistry.
I don't know about all of you, but I want the BEST life possible, and not throw it away. With me?