Quitting weed can sometimes cause you to feel cranky and irritable, so it s a good idea to thinking about the possible ways to combat it. That way, you won t end up biting off the head of your friend, boss, partner or kids and regretting it later on!

Distract yourself

If you re finding a situation stressful, change up your surroundings and do something different. Head outside for a break, excuse yourself from a conversation and distract yourself with a different setting. Head to our boredom page here for some ideas on things to keep your mind occupied.

Breathing

Ok, this seems pretty obvious, but don t forget to breathe! When you feel agitated or frustrated, you end up taking short, sharp breaths. Sometimes just taking a few moments to compose yourself and focus on slow deep breaths is enough to shift focus and improve your mood.

Don t deny you are angry

Acknowledge the way you feel at this point in time. It s natural to get irritated sometimes, but the feeling WILL pass.

Record your thoughts

Write down exactly how you are feeling. Documenting it will not only help release some of the tension, but you will begin to recognise patterns in your emotions and see that they pass with time.