Smoking weed is fun. It helps you relax, it’s a great way to spend time with friends and it can also be incredibly fun to do in various settings like at the beach during sunset or in your backyard as you watch fireworks on July 4th. But what happens when smoking weed leads to feeling hungover the next day? It might not always be pleasant, but there are ways to deal with them so that they’re easier on both your body and mind. Here are some tips for dealing with that weed hangover:
Don’t freak out, you’re fine
So you’ve woken up with a headache and a stomachache, and you’re feeling guilty that your bad decisions last night are making the rest of your day miserable. But don’t worry: these are totally normal side effects of marijuana, and they’ll pass soon enough.
You’re not alone in feeling this way, although it may seem like an eternity when you’re going through it, hangovers from cannabis don’t last forever!
Sip some water
It may seem like a no-brainer, but it’s worth repeating: drink more water. According to Molly Rice, a certified holistic health and nutrition coach and author of [Heal Your Gut], “Water helps dilute the psychoactive cannabinoids in your system and also helps with nausea or brain fog that can come from overindulging.” To prevent dehydration, she recommends drinking one glass of water every hour you spend consuming marijuana, so if you smoke or vape for four hours straight (or longer), expect to consume at least four additional glasses of water throughout that period of time.
Don’t drink too much water. We’re all taught to avoid alcohol hangovers by staying hydrated while drinking; however, there’s an equally important caveat: don’t drink too much H2O because then you could end up with hyponatremia, an electrolyte imbalance caused by excessive water intake that can result in severe symptoms like seizures and brain damage if left untreated.* Don’t drink too little water.* The same goes for not drinking enough H2O, if your body isn’t properly hydrated during cannabis consumption, it’ll likely be even harder for it to process all those cannabinoids once they start taking effect (which means even more chances for headaches). Hydration is key!
Take a shower
Showering is one of the best things you can do to help yourself feel more awake and alert. It will also help reduce some of the symptoms associated with weed hangovers, like nausea, headaches, and fatigue. Plus, it’ll make you feel clean and less stoned!
Go outside and get some air
The next time you’re feeling a little under the weather, do yourself a favor and go outside. Fresh air is one of the best things you can do for yourself when coming down from an intense high.
If possible, get out in the sun! It may seem counterintuitive to be soaking up UV rays while trying to recover from your latest session of smoking weed, but according to some research, getting some sunshine can help alleviate some of the negative physical effects of marijuana use (such as depression).
If fresh air isn’t an option for whatever reason (maybe it’s too cold or rainy outside), open up a window or turn on a fan so that you can at least get some fresh air circulating in your home.