I’ve been trying to take breaks from weed for awhile now, but get really bad anxiety that’s hard to deal with and end up using it again. Normally I manage my mental health by running, but I’ve noticed that even when I’m in decent shape and can do like 10 miles, during the withdrawal period I have no stamina and my VO2 max tanks. I’ll get nauseous if I try to run even 5k for weeks.

Does anyone else experience something like this when working out? When I look up tips to cut back on weed online a lot of them recommend exercise. I’m not sure if it’s just because I’m not eating properly but the effect is so pronounced and lasts weeks which makes me think that’s not it? I’m training for a marathon so don’t want my fitness to tank but also want to cut back pretty badly.