Detoxing from weed is like being at the edge of a big change in one’s life and to be honest, change is sometimes scary. Weed may have become part of one’s daily routine, a coping mechanism, or even a “friend,” but the body is now responding in ways that are unfamiliar to one. During Detox Weed, the human body and brain are not falling apart, though sometimes it may seem like that, especially during the process.
Rather, the human body is working hard and this timeline helps one understand what is happening, making the process less confusing, less lonely and more bearable.
What Is Detox Weed?
Detox Weed is like a cleanup process in the human body, in which THC, the active ingredient in weed, is stored in fat cells of the human body. When one decides to stop using weed, the human body begins to flush out THC, while the brain is learning to cope again without the THC that had become part of its routine functioning. This is why one’s emotions, sleep and cravings all of a sudden become all over the place, though it is not a sign of weakness, just a sign that the human brain is learning to cope again.
- First 0–3 Days
In the first few days, your body will really notice the change. The THC level in your blood begins to decrease and your brain goes, “Wait a minute, something has changed.” In this phase, it is totally normal to be on edge or easily annoyed. Your sleep patterns may be all over the place and you may even find it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. Your appetite may also decrease and food may taste less than desirable or even “meh.” If you feel like something is missing, that’s totally normal.
- Days 4-7: Peak Withdrawal
This phase is probably going to be the most difficult and it’s totally okay to admit that. In this phase, your cravings may reach their peak and your moods may flip-flop from anger to sadness to anxiety all in one day. Night sweats, chills and even crazy dreams may occur. Although this phase feels like it’s never going to end, it will. Every day counts, even if it doesn’t feel like it.
- Weeks 2-4: The Gradual Reset
After that first week, things tend to start to ease up gradually. Your sleep patterns improve, your appetite returns and your cravings begin to dissipate. Emotionally, you may still have good days and bad days, especially if you were a heavy or long-term user. However, you may start to notice that you’re making more intentional choices and that your life feels less controlled by your habits.
Why The Luminous Care Matters?
If all of this seems overwhelming, too much to deal with on one’s own, then that’s perfectly fine. Help can make the detox and healing process easier, less stressful and more hopeful. The Luminous Care offers a luxury drug rehab and intensive outpatient treatment that uses evidence-based treatment, flexible treatment options and holistic treatment.