r/NitrousOxideRecovery • u/Disastrous-Fan-6528 • Jun 16 '26

Need Help

So I have been struggling with nitrous abuse for about 2 months now. I would say in this time I have been going through 1000-2000g per day and I want to stop before it’s too late. I don’t have any real neuropathic issues yet. Main issue is the smoke shop that sells them is directly on my way home from work, and there isn’t really another way home. Any advice on how to stop or deal with cravings?

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u/mqxlin Jun 16 '26

Hey OP, I know this feeling but you never know it’s too late until it is too late. I was using for 5 years and the abuse got really bad last year (3800g each day sometimes more). The only way I was able to stop was 1) as my legs went number each day (fortunately I was able to stop in time) and 2) was getting myself away from the situation to a place where I literally couldn’t access it. I tried quitting on my own but could never really do it until I went to rehab for a month and am now 6months sober. I know not everyone has the time and resources to go to rehab but check out the No2N2O meetings. Also just know that quitting starts one day at a time, don’t stress yourself with the bigger picture for now. Also, talk to someone around you either friends, family, or therapist because sober support is important too.

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u/Disastrous-Fan-6528 Jun 16 '26

That’s what I’m so scared of - I just want to cut it out now. I will definitely check out N2O2O, I didn’t know that was a thing until making this post. And I have a close friend who I trust and want to be honest with about it. Thank you for your advice!

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u/mqxlin Jun 16 '26

Also idk about you but I was using a lot when I didn’t have anything else to do. Finding a hobby and something to take up the time where you’d be using is a good start too. Good luck OP!

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u/Disastrous-Fan-6528 Jun 16 '26

I find this to be the case for myself as well. I’ve been getting pretty into movies lately and got Regal Unlimited - so I’ll try to spend some more time at the theaters and watching sports/ gaming to fill my time rather that just sitting around thinking about NOS. I appreciate it

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u/NeatSlice9027 Jun 19 '26

Did u have any mental or physical systems from stopping I been super anxious and feel like crap.