6 months without weed
Not a badge — what has actually changed by 6 months without cannabis, and who says so.
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What has happened so far
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1 day
Still in your system
THC lingers for days. Sleep is often the first thing to be disrupted.
NIDA
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3 days
The worst of it
Withdrawal usually peaks between days two and six: irritability, restlessness, appetite loss and very vivid dreams.
NIDA
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7 days
The edge comes off
Irritability and appetite start settling. Sleep is usually the slowest to come back and can stay broken for several more weeks.
NIDA
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2 weeks
Head clears
Short-term memory and concentration commonly sharpen around now.
Commonly reported
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4 weeks
Chest eases
If you smoked it, coughing and tightness reduce as the airways settle.
Commonly reported
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3 months
Back to baseline
Cognitive sharpness is commonly reported back to where it was.
Commonly reported
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6 months
Memory and focus settle
Six months. Concentration and short-term memory are commonly reported as noticeably better by now.
Commonly reported
What is next
1 year
A year without it
A full year. Sleep, mood and motivation have had time to find their own level.
Commonly reported
And what it has saved you
At the app's default of £10 a day, 6 months without cannabis is about £1,800 you did not spend. Put in your own figure — it takes a second.
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General guidance, not medical advice. Talk to a doctor before making changes if you have any health concerns. The whole timeline.