My Experience of Being a Teenage Stoner
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 พ.ค. 2020
- This is my story about growing up smoking weed. I'm sharing it so that others may learn from my experience. I started smoking weed at 12 and was a daily user by 13. It became a decades long habit. In this video I document my experience and point of view. th-cam.com/users/BillHowie
Bruh this is the clearest 480p I have ever seen
😂😂😂 had me ded when i checked🤣🤣
Ya never watched gangstas dont live that long
yeah i know right???
Wtf, but hoow
@@spicytoast6890 lighting
Crazy to think parents back in the 70s didn’t know the difference between a tomato and pot plant
my indian parents still don’t know. i’m thinking of getting a pot plant and have for a while lol
@@armaandhillon6371 lmaooo
Parents now days still don’t know
@@gkt4224 for the most part they do unless they’re mormon or something idk
@@armaandhillon6371 my parents would rather me grow my own than payin some dude so much and not knowin what could be in it (cause regardless imma do it so might as well do it the safest way)
“Weed is something to do, when there’s nothing to do, that makes nothing to do, something to do”
That’s the best description of weed I ever heard
Underrated
It really sucks how many of us started smoking weed at 12 and 13. If I could take it all back I would.
I would’ve avoided so many inconvenient and embarrassing situations if I never smoked Marijuana. I am speaking from my experience. I am aware others manage to maintain the habit without it interfering with their lives or at least they tell themselves that.
I at least wish I waited longer before I started smoking 13 was way too early.
I really listened for 5 minutes thinking the title said my experience being a child soldier
hahaha
LMAO
You are entirely too high my friend
Fried
Lunatic hahaha
I don't know what's more depressing, this man's story, or the fact that I lit a joint after agreeing with everything this man says...
Both 😂
Agreed I don’t even know why I still smoke anymore, getting high just feels the same
@@george4111 the moment you ask yourself why you even smoke is when you know you're addicted. Same thing with cigarettes for me too, recently I noticed that I'll always light a cigarette at any given time, not cause I'm stressed or anything. I just do. And then I asked myself why I'm even smoking and realized that I was getting addicted so I just stopped. I was also in the same situation with weed for a looong time too until one day I asked myself the same question. Just quit man, if you feel it's the right thing to do. I mean you already said you don't know why you even smoke anymore so might as well take the step.
@@NefariousStyx123 i think he meant like why do i even smoke if my tolerance so high it doesn’t even feel like shit anymore. that not necessarily beging addicted like when my tolerance gets high i just take a break for a few weeks and i never have withdrawals. like when my tolerance gets high im like bru why tf am i even smoking this don’t feel like shit so i j stop for a bit.
@@toastymemes9346 don’t even need weeks for a t break 3/4 days is usually fine for me. I’ve never been a guy who goes through ounces a week tho
24 year daily stoner here. Tomorrow I want to quit. This video made me cry man, in so scared to do it but I have no choice. I'm 40 next year and my whole life is a blur.
Wish me luck
How are you now?
@@fabionovelli3136 Hi Fabio! Thanks for asking 🙏
I managed to stop but relapsed several times. I did 3 months and then smoked again. Am now on day 12 of my fourth attempt...
How are things with you? Are you smoking?
@@carbonell123 My story is very similar. I am quitting again on exactly 10 days. It is not easy but can be done.
@@fabionovelli3136 we're not that fat apart! I found that each time I approach quitting it gets easier, and I see my failed attempts as rehearsals... This time I'm determined to be clean for the summer!
What is motivating you to stop?
For me it is money, health, pride, energy and relationships. Weed kills all those for me.
"Weed makes you okay with being bored." -Random Dude on the Internet
Most true statement of all time
This is true my brother and Im proud you've kept my words with you.
Thats the statement which made me realise that weed became part of my identity, yet I have so much more to offer. It became a daily thing which I’d do before bed and after waking up just to be ok with the monotony of life.
Then I started to just fill in my time with useful stuff and slowly took out the weed. I do smoke from time to time, but I’m not spending 200€/week anymore on lowering my mental and physical health on the long run.
Weed is nice and I like it, but it’s a too easy escape which will eventually make you waste so much time with nothing useful. In particular if you start identifying yourself as Stoner or what not, for me it was “weed wizard” as by my friends, the issue with that then is that you’re ok with that and instead of identifying yourself by who you really are with all those different aspects you limit yourself and your capabilities to something trivial as a guy that knows how to waste money, time and health.
-Randy from South Park
Everyday life is rather boring. I mean I love my family and enjoy my job, but shit just get boring and routine. So I can blow my whole life up, or just spark one up...
*Marijuana can cause memory loss*
This guy: remembers the exact date of when he smoked pot for the first time at 12 years old, remembers a game he was playing before he went off to go smoke weed.
Me: Locks door, 5 sec later... Did I lock the door?
Short term not long term bro bro still a funny comment tho
It’s funny, when I’m stoned I’ll forget everything like my keys or where I left my drink, but then the next day I remember it all. Kind weird how it works
@@ericalexanderson3442 lmao once i forget something while high there’s no chance of that thought coming back😭
bro lmfaooooooo
Bruh the door thing is such a nuisance, I'll get up like 10 times just to make sure I locked it😹
Me: “Man this guy is speaking the truth”
Also me: *hits bowl*
@@Sebastian-fo4ud never
@@Sebastian-fo4ud u mad bro?
😭😭high asf rn
@@Sebastian-fo4ud weirdo
Me: Hits the puffco
What hit me the most was when he said at 30 he was smoking and looking back he had his entire life still ahead of him. Im 26 and i feel like i haven’t accomplished shit due to weed and it feels like ive left it too late to be successful in ways that i want to, but this is exactly what i needed to hear. From today im quitting weed and cigarettes and getting my shit together, i still got so much time ahead of me and im not about to waste any more of it
Hope your journey since has been successful!
Good look man you got this shit !
good luck you got this
go for it, man! its not going to be a comfortable path but it will pay off! ask for help too... good luck
I’m in exact same place and 26 thanks for commenting it inspired me to do the same I hope I can make it through 10 years of constant use all day everyday
I can’t smoke everyday anymore, but using it as a reward after a long ass day is groovy. Helps me sleep/recover from working out.
I’m sure all of us stoners are able to relate to this guy in some extent. My advice, as someone who is able to have goals and self improve while also smoking everyday, would be to just keep it to smoking at night. That’s one things that’s really helped me, because smoking during the day can really mess up your productivity for the rest of the day, of course there are rare cases where the opposite is true, but for the majority of us, day smokes only result in lazy unproductive days. Also, if you keep it to mainly just nights it gives you something to look forward to and help you relax at the end of the day.
this is so true!
I do this, I work construction with my dad and I always wait for the end of the day to smoke and it feels so much better than smoking through out the whole day
I do road construction and yeah smoking at night is definitely the way to go, it gives me something to look forward to and I don’t like operating a machine high cause I feel like I don’t do as good as when I’m sober
i 100% agree with this. i'm a full time uni-student with a ton of debt and just a lot of mental shit going on, smoking a cone or two at night has really helped with easing the senses and levelling out each day.
About a year ago I started smoking almost every night as something to look forward too and to take my mind off some mental health shit. I’ve been smoking about 2-3 times throughout the day and it just doesn’t hit the same. And leave me to feel worse later. Nights are the way to go
The most addictive thing about weed is that feeling that things become a little different, the unfortunate thing is that feeling of difference doesn’t always feel good yet I can’t stop going back to it.
Yeah the little things that are different when ur high make you wanna do it more
It increases novelty.
yes you can. you can stop, you just have to be honest with yourself and FOLLOW YOUR HEART! NOT YOUR MIND
Realist shit I’ve read this week
its an escape from reality for a couple hours
I started smoking at 13. I graduated high school, went to college and got a degree, worked full time and paid off my student loans. Then worked entry level jobs in my field, built up my experience and eventually landed a 6 figure career with a megacorp. I've worked for that same company for 13 years.
My wife and I recently built a house on a lake, after paying the land off first. I've been smoking daily the entire time. It's called motivation, and it's an aspect of the human condition. It's in your mind, and you have the ability to choose the life you want to live - regardless of if you smoke or not. If you don't like the life you live, change it. There is no authority but yourself. Not a plant, a bean or a liquid... only you.
i like hearing this. i feel as if you have self control and motivation you should be just fine!
What is your field of work? It sounds like you knew what you wanted to do and went for it
@@danshee5002 IT. You're correct, I did a lot of soul searching in my late teens to figure out how to survive in this crazy world and IT was the easiest fit. I've had a deep curiosity for technology my entire life so be honest, at first I mainly wanted to learn how the internet worked and how to hack 🤣 After the first semester I started to realize it was the perfect career fit for me and never looked back.
@antiratrace currently studying aerospace and mechanical engineering at NMSU. first semester was the first time I'd moved out. I failed all 4 of my classes including English because I spent every single night drunk. went home winter break at my lowest of lows, spent that whole month fucked off ketamine, came back, met a girl, figured out the world doesn't hate me it hates everybody, and I continued to use drugs weekly throughout my 2nd semester. whippets, ket, coke, LSD, shrooms, molly, weed, nicotine and alcohol got me through my 2nd semester with a 3.5 gpa, I'm still a fucking addict, just threw away the vape because my lungs are fucked. but honestly I fully believe that even on drugs people can still function. I have a lot of brain cells so I got a couple more to lose than other people I've met but it really just comes down to your motivation and what your goals are. you can sit around and blame the drugs, or you can work with them and still blaze up
A lot of stoners aren’t like this at all though lol
The weed cycle and detaching yourself from relationships/people and being depressed I'm sure every teenage/early 20s smoker can relate too so so much. Thank you for sharing your experience
Cryptopsy fucking slaps
When i was younger, i always sent my friends messages. It was ALWAYS me trying to encourage everyone else to be social. You know what? Its not weeds fault they never called me or messaged me, they never did anyways. These people, this world, is awful. They were bad friends. I always put 10x more effort into my relationships than ANYONE else. Weed just said “hey, they arent going to change, they arent worth it, love yourself instead” and i say, ok to that!
@@Pagan_Fearsfuck yes 🤙
No
My guy I’m pretty Shure you were just shitty and depressed already
i’m 18 years old and you just described my life in vivid detail like you’ve been watching over me; you might have just saved me from a life of trying to act sober
Same bro
Same but just overseas
same here
For real bro
I’m 18 and I’m one month and one day sober. Once you stop everything gets better but like the dude said it doesn’t solve all your problems you still need to apply yourself.
I’m so happy that I started smoking only for recreational purposes. As soon as you start using any substance to “fix” something about yourself, you start going down a slippery slope. Everything in moderation.
not to sound preachy or weird or whatever but what worked for me was looking at them as things to be used ritualistically, only when certain criteria are met and not outside of that. Moved from a "fuck it why not?" thing in my head to a, I'm doing this for X reason.
Exactly, there is a difference between why people smoke, it's not always depression or whatever. We all have different reasons and some are more dysfunctional than others.
For example psychedelics can be used for healing and spiritual purposes, and it can be a life-saver for some people.
What about psilocybin mushrooms? or shrooms. also what about micodosing that or lsd
@@fade5832 shrooms are mose useful than lsd imo. That what my original comment was about
i used to only smoke it recreationally but then i got over the fear of buying it by myself and ever since then i spend all the money i earn on it :(
This has given me the push to finally stop smoking weed, I’m 19 and was already getting tired of this cycle I’m that stuck in thank you for sharing your story you are planting the seed in many peoples heads that there’s more to life than this thank you Bill.
Man I'm 19 too and I really wanna quit smoking...all my friends are doing exams and I'm just sitting on my ass at home watching TH-cam all day and then going out and drinking with them later. I do absolutely fucking nothing all day when I know the things that I should be doing. I don't know if I'll have the power to quit.
@@igorblyat7839 i believe in you bro you’re meant for more than this
@@igorblyat7839 same boat as you. Taking the school year off and just played games and smoked. Shits depressing really. The money wasted and just not doing nothing else. I hope i can break this cycle as well and find a different purpose
I feel you im 19 and have been in the cycle for 2 years. Trying to break it is hard
Thank you for your very honest sharing Bill! So glad you’re free….You are clearly making your purpose come true! It’s so much better living w/o the shackles of weed addiction. One day at a time, 24 brand new hours are here for us all. May our actions be of benefit to ourselves and others. 🙌🙏🏻 Much Love and thanks for your honesty 💜
this is so true and it’s so hard to stop especially when you have friends who all smoke weed everyday and it feels damn near impossible to break the cycle. you feel fucking trapped and anxious when you aren’t high, then when you are high you question whether this is really what you want to be doing with you life. i was depressed for a year because my social life was nonexistent outside of smoking weed with my friends, and honestly i’m still trying to heal from that. it’s just when your actually high you think it can’t be that bad, but after weeks months years you look back and it’s all just kind of a blur where you haven’t moved forward or improved yourself, you just search for being high again all day and that becomes you hobby and your purpose. really hard to quit especially the first month
Hello are you me?
Yes. Me.
fax man I feel this shit so hard
Wtf this is me
I would like to say that for those who are looking to break from the weed trap there is a few things I did that helped a lot to stay away and self heal. This will be long.
First of all just like the guy in the video I had terrible social skills before I smoked. When I was smoking this only made it worse. Everytime I was in a social situation I questioned everything I would say. I would overthink and not really be listening to what people said. When I was in social situations I realized my social skills deteriated each time which only made me question myself more. It's a viscous cycle that gets worse and worse. Confidence dropped, anxiety increased which led to depression, and the solution was more weed. So I questioned to myself, what can I do to re gain confidence, and happiness? I remembered the days when I was confident and questioned what I was doing other than not smoking. After all, when I started smoking I was still confident. And there were many people in the world who smoked everyday and were successful. And then it finally hit me.
Personal growth.
Yep, personal growth. The problem with weed is it makes you comfortable. It makes you comfortable with yourself and your life. It brings pleasure, and it makes it harder to do things that are "hard" like good habits such as excercise and cooking. I remembered I was terrible at having good habits but at my best just before I started smoking everyday I had lots of good habits, and even more importantly I was getting out of my comfort zone as much as possible. Practising new habits and getting out of your comfort zone helps you grow as a person. It sucks at the start but if your keep at it no matter what it is, eventually you see results. That was the key to improving my confidence, which brought me happiness and what stopped me being in my head and questioning everything. It was almost my purpose in life was to grow myself as a person.
As a man, you need a purpose. I know it's corny but still. As someone who was young and had yet found my purpose, what I did to give me a purpose was self growth. I know how "become an alpha male youtube channel" bullshit that sounds but the one thing you will find in common with almost all stoner's who are not happy is they have no purpose, and they don't practice self growth.
“5 minutes of epiphanies then ur a stone cold moron” damn that’s facts
there are things you can buy that are called dose
you can use it every couple weeks and it’s manages a dose for you and can be very helpful for creative work
@@nbalife5957 im interested, where do i find this?
They sell them at select dispensaries , little dose pens
@@1998kid1 it's really not that helpful, you get a 3 second hit of a low THC concentrate when you could just limit yourself, plus dose pens are expensive as fuck
This is crazy. You story literally applies to my life. Especially the whole anxiety thing while high. It’s truly crippling how hard it can be to be social. And it’s good to know I’m not alone on that🙏🙏
Kinda thought no one would be able to understand until i found this
@@seang9738 I had that anxiety but I learned to work passed that, I learned it wasn’t the weed it was me just being inexperienced same thing with girls being stoned and not stoned. Being stoned just enhances feelings. It helps wipe away the voice that tells me don’t even try but that’s for me. I know I could do everything without weed but it also helps in bored situations plug and chug work. I don’t think it makes me stupid either, either not much of an impact or it just exacerbates what’s already there🤷♂️ cool video tho
I’m right here with ya buddy
Yep same here, I turn into a nervous wreck second guessing everything I say but when I'm sober for a while I feel "myself" and normal..
fr
Thank you for making this. I’m 19 and I feel like people don’t talk about this side at all and it was taking over my life.
I learned to be productive when I'm high, and smoke in moderation.
Yall are crazy I've never had this many likes on anything ever on any sort of internet or social media platform thanks for all the likes💜🤙
more people need to learn how to do this lol
Exactly, weed doesn't make you lazy, depends on the kind of discipline you have
Facts, if used correctly marijuana can definitely boost productivity and overall can help
@William Adisho at one point I just got tired of doing the same shit and just started stepping out of my boundaries and did shit that made me uncomfortable. Just do something new everyday uncomfortable is good
I’m glad that there’s others that are productive and use in moderation you don’t need to have big bongs or joints even literally small bongs just to put you in a calm headspace where you can feel it is an advantage in life I believe
We fr lived the same, couldn’t talk while high n can only socialize when drunk
same
Same
Every time I’m high I just get sleepy and wanna be in my own space lmfaoo. Every type of weed, doesn’t matter which way I smoke it either.. shit sucks.
That’s what u got from that? 😂
But same
It's honestly crushing how relatable this is. I'm 17 it feels like we have lived almost the same life. Thank you for posting this video
I can say exactly the same thing.
Ok if you're only 17 listen, stop now. No drugs dude just don't. I'm in my mid 40s and life is struggle, I'm broken. The rest of your life is much longer than you know.
Thank you Bill. This really motivates me. I appreciate you for sharing your experience as you were as young as us kids are. I’m sure a lot of kids like me have seen this and made better actions. You’re a hero brother.
I feel like smoking weed is perfectly fine as long as it doesn’t impact you negatively. I love to learn when I get high, and I could never see myself becoming an alcoholic or ever trying anything else because nothing gives me the same feeling as smoking a bowl.
Exactly when I'm high I can actually drive to
@@crustycritters6148 please don't
@@crustycritters6148 lmaoo
@100 mayonnaise stfu
@@crustycritters6148 why are you saying stfu? operating a car impaired is irresponsible and stupid
Feels kinda scary to relate to his story while you're a teenage stoner in these trying times.
I hear you
no fr bro
It’ll get u thru it I promise. 21 now but started smoking when I was 15 and it got me thru some shit
honestly same dude it’s crazy
You're not smoking the same thing he was smoking as a teenager.
The stuff you're smoking much more potent and much more harmful for your still developing brain.
Your guidance is admirable my friend!
As a 19-year old man who is constantly in search of meaning in life, this was an insight truly necessary for the preparations of my future endeavors.
Much love my humble man, peace ✌🏼
Thanks for being honest, i really can relate to your story.
I’ve started when i was 16, it’s been 38 years for me.
I’ve know for a while that i should stop, even though it wasn’t an everyday habit, it was constant and since the pandemic something else do alone, in the evening… sure i strech, workout, play music but the beatdown and the guilt is real afterwards like you mention it.Being, tired, zoned out, forgetful, disconnected,self centered are all part of the after effect and i’m done with it.
I made a decision on my 54th bday to quit.
It’s only been a week but it feel strong in my resolve.
Time to see what my life is going to be without it !
The trick to be productive on weed is moderation and loving the feeling of uncomfortable. When u lay on your couch, high, think of something to do that will count as productive when you're sober. Then, stand up from ur couch and do it. No matter the hassle, you get better and better with time.
Underrated comment
Horrible idea unless you want to a " productive stoner " which doesn't seem best. Maybe do all that you have to do in a day and use smoking weed as a reward for hard work...
I used to work 12-14 hrs a day 2 jobs, tiring kitchen jobs when I was younger., when I get home I reward myself with a joint and listen to music then reset. I also smoke after my training/workouts. Makes me feel much more relaxed. Was never a couch potato stoner. I’ve thought of it as privilege. It’s all about the mindset, there are thousands of succesful professionals and athletes that do/did smoke. As long as it’s in moderation its fine. I still do smoke but only a couple or three times per week.
@@NotGilmore thats how I am. I noticed that I'm way less sharp than my friends at doing normal things, even after years of everyday all day smoking. so I quit for 4 years and now I only do a couple times a week after work/workouts are done. I'm happy with my system now
@@NotGilmore I feel you man strain is huge because I'm in illegal state and all the plugs literally don't know what kind of weed it is 99 percent f the time so nothing is consistent and I think that's why I couldn't get used to it all the way
for me, weed is one of the best things that ever happened to me. I smoke, the high me points out all the problems i need to fix, and i fix it. I also get super motivated to workout while high so i get up and workout. Dunno if i could give it up
Lazy people who smoke are just lazy people, this guy took a L
@@lukeleonard1160 Yeah that is not true. Everyone likes to pretend that weed is not addictive and has no effect on your work ethic or motivation or ability to think clearly, but it undeniably is and does, whether or not you like to workout when you're high. Yeah it's true that some people function better than others when they're high, but they aren't functioning at their best. This is coming from almost a decade of daily smoking that I have yet to shake the habit of. Everything this man said is true, and if you don't believe him than keep smoking and find out for yourself.
@@Cjesso3 not at all bro, i also feel motivated when smoking, it also helps people with eating... it’s got many benefits. If you get addicted, you just have an addiction kind of personality
ur one of the lucky ones
@@aztec6535 I hope you're right man, but being born and raised in San Francisco, I know far too many burnouts than I'd like to.
as a 26 y.o. who stopped about 1,5 years ago and started about the same age as you did, i can relate a lot and it feels good to feel like ive won my social side again and to experience how i changed my perception on a lot of things i am dealing with . weed kept me stuck in my process and i chose to stay stuck in that familiar uncomfortable place (as if i was a victim, like u said) because it felt comfortable to be able to controll what i feel like (kind of). thanks for your story!
I think anyone who started smoking at a young age can relate to this stories on MULTIPLE levels.
This guy: **remembers what he did in the 1970s while high**
Me: forgot what I had for breakfast this morning
Different kind of weed lol
Not remembering what you ate is normal
@@alexheise110 no it’s not normal ....
Off da cali kush....
Didn't even have breakfast homie
Loneliness is the root cause of everything bro
hella true . reason people smoke😂
@@nat3b and drink 😂
Preach bro, what sucks it's alll this new innovation just making it easier to get high basically with anything, and seems as if it's really targeted to childeren.
Yeah, most of my vices were driven by loneliness
@@rodneyhedrick3145 Yes and no, No cause teenagers will always find a way, a yes because carts now can be used in schools without alerting teachers or drug dogs
19 now lived the same life you did since I was 14 and it's time to change. EVERYTHING you were saying is exactly on target with what I feel on a daily basis. Thank you for making this video it really resonated with me🤙
Damn I'm 23 and also started smoking when I was 12 so much of what you said just resonated with me man. I really appreciate you posting a video like this, it's definitely something I've been reflecting on and battling with and for a long time I just accepted that it was part of my identity but just like you said, I struggled to apply myself too and I really wana just give meaning to my life
I can't imagine smoking at such a young age. If I smoked that early in life I would've been a completely different person
Where I live its normal for 12 year old to smoke weed
@@jakecalvert6728 damnnn
@@jakecalvert6728 sorry to hear that brother that’s too young
i can it was definitely helping with social problems and home issues i still smoke but im glad i did when i was young it gave me a big boost in life and almost made me mature faster then all of the kids in my school that weren’t smoking at the time, and im not telling anybody to start young i just felt it really helped me
I started chiefn at 13 I’m 15 and still b cheifn daily I’m doing fine
"My only desire was some outside validation. And then to just manage my emotions" That hit me in the heart
Thats how my older brother became hopeless on prescriptions and tried heroine and more, cuz the only attention he got was being the asshole who rips the biggest bong and stumbles around.
I want you to know, Bill, that this video was recommended to me at the most perfect time of my life. So much of what you said resonated with me, and I am just at this moment on the precipice of making that life changing decision of leaving cannabis in my past.
I am 30 years old and have relied on cannabis since I was 16. Thank you, Bill. God speed.
I love this comment. Good luck with whatever happens in your life man ❤️
thank you for voicing this, i’ve needed to hear someone say it out loud
Hey I’m 16 years old, today is my sixth day sober after 2 years of smoking daily.
Nice one
congrats bro keep going 💪🏼
Keep going bud
You got this my guy
Push on, you got it
I smoked weed every single day since I was 12 years old. In high school i never stepped on the campus sober....I'm 23 years old now and I haven't smoked in 2 months... pray for me to keep this streak up!!!!!! It was hard to break off this addiction since I been smoking for 11-12 years ...
To anybody seeing this comment .. it took me 2-3 years of trying to quit and constantly failing due to my withdrawals ... trust me ... if I can do it ... so can you ... it just takes time .. but you have to honestly want change ..
@@xXHighRiderzXx how you doing
Still going?
@@BLN-xd9hz yes !!! And I'm changing my lifestyle and starting to workout , I've lost 30 pounds so far in these few months and still pushing strong to loose more. Thanks for checking in much love.
@@shervon ^^^^ appreciate checking in , 2021 is all about recovering from all the bad habits I've had my entire life. I'm doing great so far!
You just earned a new follower brother! I can relate to your story in many ways and viewing a couple other bids of yours, your channel looks right up my alley! Thank you so much for what you are doing on this channel. Seriously, give yourself a pat on the back. Im sure it is helping way more people than you think!!
Your story is very similar to mine, im a young man and watching this put a sick feeling in my stomach. Everything you said is true, and I know if I continue down this path i'll end up forgetting most of my life and have nothing to show for. Thank you for telling us your story.
This is a cool video. He’s not putting weed down like a PSA. Just telling his experience of being a dissociative stoner. Even talking about himself before smoking to give you an idea that it didn’t solve his social issues. Everyone is different.
I’m 17, quit weed about 4 month ago after starting at 13 pretty much daily. This guys story is pretty much identical to how I felt it’s crazy. If you’re in a similar boat, you CAN break the cycle❤️
17 to brother ouss ouss fuck weed
Bro u just cant afford some bud
hey man, in the same situation as you. care to chat maybe?
ur 18 now how did things go
Dang watching this made me realize how smoking weed changed my life I’ve been smoking since I was 12 I’m 17 now and I’ve managed to smoke away a good portion of my brain I stoped talking to people I liked to be around I switched to AL-alternative learning because I couldn’t even think straight in school anymore it’s like everything I do is consumed by weed I really feel like a degenerate loser
videos like these really help me through my own experiences as an adolecent that smokes weed regularly. These sorts of videos where people talk about their experiences with weed make me realize that my own experience with pot is a lot healthier than i sometimes think it is. It's relieving to have a different perspective from a grown person instead of my other stoned friends.
Big respect, clear example of “you gotta go through it to understand it”
u ppl saying “weed doesn’t make u lazy” like bro it literally depends on the person, it can be amazing for some ppl and heavily damaging to others jus stop bein so naive
You are the naive one, after all it’s a drug like all others. It definitely makes life more enjoyable but at what cost? Taking your mind off priorities? Being in your own head? In your own little world?
@@pmclockwatcher2230 all of those yeah...and thats oke. Alcohol is a drug too and the standard housewife stereotype can down 2-3 glasses of wine a day. I rather smoke weed than drink knowing that it doesnt affect the next day and i can still be productive the next day
How is that naive..the only thing that wouldve been better to say was “weed doesn’t necessarily make u lazy”
@@bigloc1779 yes you can but your subconscious is altered and overtime it all adds up shows up all at once.
@@pmclockwatcher2230 bro look into research bc goddamn u dk what u talkin
"Herb reveals you to yourself" - Bob Marley
More like LSD
@@trashboat2687 more like shrooms
@@ethan.taylor fair enough statement
more like all of those things
I see that
I really appreciate this video as a young adult that got a bit lost in drugs and in weed specifically its nice to hear that other people have had the same feeling that I get from smoking weed! so thank you so much for the video!👍
Found this video right when I needed it, ty sir. Peace, love and positivity to you and yours. ✊️✌️
I'm 34 , started smoking Cannabis at 17. I will agree that it is not for kids in highscool. I barely graduated because I was just so enamored and distracted from studies. I wasn't even supposed to graduate. I was lucky to have a teacher that passed me anyway.I ended up growing a passion for growing. And giving to people for medical purposes. There are many directions cannabis can take you. It's all about making smart decisions in life.
That’s me I’m putting other shit before school and I’m not doing good I’m school how do you get the teacher to pass you because mine would never 😔
@@YourMom-de3gj I was HIGHLY participating in class just never did my homework and failed tests. I had a twin sister in my class and I think he felt bad if we didnt graduate together. (It was economics class)There's plenty of time in your future to smoke. At least grad from hs, before part taking and see it as a reward,not a coping mechanism.
I wanna become a grower so bad
@@neekbot what's stopping you? Illegal state?
@@nolanbourgouin9500 even thats not stopping you
There’s a funny ass accurate meme that goes “I get stupid fucking high > I hyper-analyze my character flaws and vow to change them > I forget” and repeat lol. Crazy how the weed will give me that sense of clarity but if I start smoking constantly again I just become numb and the weed kind of tells me to lay off again. I guess that’s moderation but moderation is something I’m working on.
Yeah just smoked and it threw me off my shit. Back on the wagon lol
It’s because when you analyze yourself, you start to notice the “shitty” things about yourself, and it leaves you with a feeling of damn… if that makes sense, which nothing like another hit won’t erase
You’ve got to write the epiphany down then work on it when sober
Quitting was the best thing that ever happened to me. You get fake insights, but at the end of the day it means nothing when you do nothing about it
@@Mackathne yup. To a degree there’s some real insight, but when you’re high every day it’s a ton of overthinking damn near every situation in your life. There has to be direction to see what changes you can/should be applying to your life
Thanks man I needed this. 23 years old, smoking for 6-7 years and stuck in the wanting to quit cycle for 3 years. I feel you so hard when you said it feels like depression. Smoking is so toxic and anyone who says different, idk… for some people being numb is enough I guess but I want to be happy, and weed does NOT do that at ALL. Makes me feel nothing, just numb
Right behind ya mullet-man, I'm turning 24 and still battling this stupid addiction. Weed is not worth it but my stupid body is convinced it is.
I love you so much. thanks for sharing your story, in which I heavily related to many things. Being only 20 and having finally decided to quit after periodic on/off daily smoking for the last 4 years, I am so grateful I managed to do this before it had taken away so many more years of my life. I hope you have found meaning and purpose in the decades after you managed to stop. And I hope you continue to be well with yourself. Much love
You don’t know how much I needed this brother
good luck!
Wow, this guy literally just explained the last 10 years of my life since I started smoking. Ive been sober for 2 weeks and finally feel like myself again. Weed has given me so much, but taken so much away. Weed made me understand myself and my creative ability, with music, and looking at things from different perspectives. But the self isolation has robbed me of so many experiences and opportunities. Thank you for this message and the inspiration to continue to quit smoking.
How's sobriety going?
What's ur taste in music?
@@mileshewitt7515 really well. I started my own hardscaping business, have been exercising a lot and going to school part time. Stopping It was one of the most painful things I’ve gone through. Having to actually go outside and face the world. But it gets easier and easier every day.
@@regularrandom6045 I like dream pop, indie alternative, indie folk, hard rock, lo fi, psychedelic rock and some others primarily.
@@jackhall5913 your struggle sounds similar to mine. You have a hardscaping business? what's it like having an LLC? Does it make sobriety easier or harder?
I'm an electrician trying to find positive outlets.
came back into my recommended, thanks for sharing.
4 months clean after quitting cold turkey. Everyday’s a battle but i’m happy with my choice. Sending love and prayers to anyone struggling with addiction ❤🙏
Everyone keeps saying weed makes them antisocial. When i smoke I just keep rambling about shit. I love talking while high, but even when i'm sober i like explaining things so weed probably just exaggerates that
Who doesn’t get high and love hearing or telling a great story I’m with you
I hate talking when I’m high, but I am kind of quiet to begin with.
When I get the perrico or alcohol I enjoy talking.
I've got a friend like that. Doesnt say much when sober but man when he smokes he just doesnt stop. Bugs me out sometimes. I'm the opposite tho, can't think of anything to say when stoned.
I used to be like this but after a while I really became quite and reserved myself when I get high
@@StarvingIndieDev that’s so true, it’s not that I don’t want to talk. I just don’t have anything important to say so I just don’t talk unless it’s for a reason
What resonated with me was when he mentioned weed creates habits (laziness) that are hard to break even when sober. I’ve quit for about two months now and even though I feel much better, I still lounge around wasting time way more than I should because that’s what I’m used to. I’m working on forcing myself to get up and do things I know I need to be doing, but it’s still uncomfortable and hard to break those old routines. Weed really becomes a lifestyle for a lot of people including myself.
I had the same problem. Now I'm an extremely driven person to the point that I can't stand to sit idly without getting something done. You'll get there if you stay sober and really set your mind to becoming a motivated person. Goal setting is a skill that really helps the process as well.
Yeah weed just accentuates what you are, if you are a lazy, anxious, depressive person and you abuse weed (like smoking everyday) it will take a toll on you, i wouldnt say weed is the origin of the problems we already have mental health issues which get worse by abusing not just weed but any substance
@@tyronejones4245 Any tips?
@@dariomartinez6358 if it accentuates what you are then why don't high output people use it to increase their output.
@@dariomartinez6358 The research doesn't coincide with your claims.
I felt the same way that I knew it was handicapping me. It took me so long to realize that I was doing well in spite of using, not because I was using. I knew I could do better and it was incredibly difficult to break that habit. I was only able to break it because I had surgery on leg and I physically couldn't get more. I was forced into a type of rehab. Whatever greater force or entity that had that happen to me, I'll be forever grateful for. I'm a finance student now and I am more than happy with the direction I'm going being able to apply myself and consistently finish thoughts.
TLDR; stopped smoking weed and I feel better now
I resonated with this so much! I also started smoking at 12 and have also felt many of those feelings you felt which is kinda comforting in a way. Catching myself now in the loop of weed and im sick and tired of being sick and tired (got that from another one of your videos) and hopefully I can fully break this habit that has been holding me back for quite sometime! On day 3 and struggling but I know it will be worth it! Also to anyone else trying to kick it we got this I believe in you!!!
i started smoking at 13, now im 21 and i still smoke daily, i've been trying to take it down a notch lately, but it's hard af. can't sleep, always stressed out lol
@@2cautious if it was that easy, I would've by now. Trust me my guy, I've tried but addiction is a bitch
That’s why you can’t sleep if you really think about it
@@chrisbrady7047 yeah I know, I've had insomnia since I was a kid though, but the weed definitely didn't help lol
@@IlmurOsp ya I did to I quit smoking last September I feel like it’s ok to take a couple of hits with your friends once in awhile but when it comes down to it easy to quit smoking if you really want it
Same. In the past couple weeks or so I’ve been trying to cut it down a bit. If I was smoking 3 times a day I’d try for 2 tomorrow. Once I get down to basically just smoking at night (where I’m at now) then I just smoke later and later into the night. Hopefully I’ll get to be able to go a full day without it and sleep well. I think it’s about realizing you don’t have to do it all at once.
One cannot wander in the forest for 10 years and walk out in 10 days.
Thanks for the video. I've been a daily smoker since 16 and I'm 27 now. I look back and wish I'd spent that time developing skills or talents. I gave up drinking four years ago, and I know there's still time. Thanks for sharing friend
I'm clean for 1.5 years.
I used to look back in regret but I have learned to appreciate that it's part of my story.
Unconsciously I use that regret to push me in life and I am doing well.
Also, I know I could have been in a way different place now if I wasn't high 24/7 for all of my teens but I learned to appreciate all the great experiences and friends I made along the way.
Stay strong brother.
Well said
Giving up drinking is big, congratulations!
Thanks bro so much you don’t know how much I relate to your story
This is a really old video by now but just listening to you talk for a couple minutes about your experience has really helped me, im about at the college level you were at but i started a little later in life and i am putting myself down by doing so thank you so much
I smoke weed once an a while. So does my dad but once I tried it when I was 18 he told me ground rules that
1. Never smoke when you're emotional or going through issues
2. Treat weed like alcohol, it's nice to have once and a while but don't abuse it
3. Don't smoke on your own
And from then on I've made sure it's never grabbed a hold of me. If i'm going to smoke it will be with a group of friends usually on friday night so it doesn't interfere with my work. Great video though Bill, subbed :))
If you can't control your own self and you need papas rules you shouldn't be smoking, just dont be fucking dumb, his one rule should be "have common sense"
@@kobejones3869 that's just obvious though, well at least in my eyes
@@kobejones3869 also i never said i needed my dads rules. he's the one who showed me weed and he told me a few things before i done it back in the day. Don't be an arsehole about it
this the most virgin shit i’ve ever read
Thats sum bs smoke weed everyday
I'm extremely glad that this video popped out in my recommended. I'm 20, I've been smoking weed since my 15 and you have described things and emotions that are extremely similar to my current situation. Although I still try to blame it on the current covid situation, I still have a feeling that something is bad even without it. So far, I never had a chance to talk with someone older that experienced it. I have so many questions that are unanswered... even though, it's just a video, I felt like I had a conversation with you. I don't think that you ever thought that some random guy from Slovakia could share so many feelings. Thank you for that man.
If you ever feel like you need to quit but in the back of your head you think “I’m too far gone”, your not. Studies have proven that if you started smoking while you were adolescent you can stop smoking for about 1-2 years and your brain will fully redevelop and go back to normal
@@nicolasvuola5574 Sounds great, but it's mostly about the thoughts that went through my head, for example when I was high zoned out alone in my flat, looking at the wall, deep in my mind. Thoughts that you would never think about if you were sober, but fascinates you even when you're sober. It probably sounds kinda dumb but it's hard for me to describe.
Thanks for commenting Stefan. I'm happy to know that you found some value in my story. And you'e right about not knowing what kind of impact it would have on someone from another part of the world.
In 20 smoking since i was 17... I felt mysef reborn... I had male friend ... Now i'm smoking
..... Dunno make me feel...normal....have a nice easter guys, smoke becouse you want not becouse you need.
Man I’m watching this at 15
Thanks for sharing brother. I quit smoking about 2 months ago after doing it 3-4 times a day for about 3.5 years. It wasn’t an instant fix, just like you said, but at least now I can recognize where I am behind in life.
I'm glad you figured it out before too long brother. God bless you bro!!
I think that weed affects people differently, I was a star student with a 4.0 gpa, but I was waking and baking every day...
Yeah man its just some people are lazy asf and smoke the people compare us to them pooki smokers and alcoholic's which is way more dangerous herb for life
@@amcboxingfanatic303 there are functional alcoholics as there are functional stoners. Doesn’t mean you are not addicted and you are not suffering from the effects of the drug you are consuming.
Yeah same here, weed has improved everything for me, it’s honestly sad how some people get destroyed by it :/
@@halolime117 drugs do not destroy anyone. The reasons why one starts needing to use them regularly is what destroy us. I smoke since I was 14, which was a decade ago: I have a master degree, a girlfriend who I’ve been 5 years with and I’m now moving into my first house. Still I have to sometimes stop the daily use and control my addiction, because I start noticing side effects such as depression, tiredness, etc. I think it’s important to speak freely on these things and to be aware that nothing is only good or only bad, so knowledge is crucial.
One thing I’d advise for new smokers or veteran smoker is to not smoke before sleep. It’s the worst time to smoke, since thc will impede the REM sleep phase and without it your body and mind will not recover well enough. (This is something I’ve been working on, since my favorite joint is the one I smoke in the silence of the night, alone, while I think about my day and life)
@@castanho009 what if you can only smoke to sleep? Like I’m at a point where if I don’t smoke at night I can’t sleep
How is this so high quality
it's 480p..
@@killcha_in that’s why it’s impressive. Cleanest 480 p
Punny
It’s not that crazy
is this a pun bruh
I can’t even describe how relatable this video is. Every single point and experience you relayed resonates with me. I’m 19 and I’ve known that weed doesn’t mesh well with me for years now. But I kept fighting that feeling for various reasons (friends, media, success stories where weed usage was a non issue, etc.) I really need to quit this time around, as I now know that moderation is not an option for me. Thank you for sharing man.
I’m twenty six, over a year sober and while my life has took off in a more positive direction I still see a lot of those problems I had from smoking weed from the ages of 13-25 in myself. To any younger people who are watching this and smoke I really hope that you can pay attention to how weed is affecting you in a completely honest way and kick it to the curb if it’s affecting you negatively especially in a social manner. I went from extremely social to being unable to express myself in any meaningful way. That’s one of my biggest regrets in life though I am proud of myself for where I’m at now.
Also 26 with a bit over a month sober. Remember that if you were smoking weed habitually for years, then you likely had issues with anxiety/depression to begin with. These things will still need to be addressed once you get sober, and if you don’t you’ll be more tempted to backslide to smoking again
I’m 17 just stopped a week ago after 2 years of smoking 24/7 I still don’t feel quite like myself, and I have anger issues apparently
@@fiightergoat nah the anger is normal for people who quit after heavy use it will pass after week two or so at least it did for me, just think of it as your brain realigning itself after all that thc chilled it out lol
@@fiightergoat dude you’re still in active withdrawal. The first two weeks are hell, and I’m proud of you for making it through a single week. Even though I’m a stranger, I sincerely implore you to keep going. Words cannot describe how much better you’ll feel once you are completely THC free. It literally feels like being reborn, and I’m not misusing the word “literally”. The difference is tremendous.
You’re on the cusp of real adulthood. If you keep smoking you run the risk of seriously fucking up your life in terms of missed opportunities, and also fucking your brain up for years.
i don’t get this it makes people less social i love meeting new people and smoking and talking even while not high i can socialize perfectly i would if you could elaborate your opinion more
Before I got into pot, I was heavily into glue sniffing & any kind of pill I could pop. This was at 13 in 1981. Incidentally my dad bought me my first bag of buds. I figured pot was safer than glue & pills. It is, but I still had bad consequences early on. By my sophomore year in high school I was dropping acid at least once a week. After I got an after-school job in a restaurant I had nightly access to cocaine thu my tips. In my junior year I was so coked up I couldn't see straight. As if the progression wasn't enough, I started smoking PCP & waking up in hospital emergency rooms after having seizures from the dust. Got clean & sober in 1993.
u was messed up man good u got sober
What a story man, thanks for sharing, I'm glad you changed
@@Owbly Thank-You! By the Grace of God.
@@waya4202 Thank-You!
Hope ur still sober dude
Damn the part about drinking to build confidence to talk to girls hit home for me
Can relate to a lot of this stuff. Started when I was 15 and it really opened up a whole world of magic for me. It felt as close to being 'born again' as I've ever felt. Music sounded great, I was creative, I was more free-thinking... But it did cost me a lot of money, and kind of made me shy and alienated like you. It fucked with my memory and I think led to a lot of psychological second-guessing. After a really beautiful, spiritual phase of smoking weed, taking acid, writing loads of songs, etc, I had to pretty much give it up last year. I do miss those days but quitting saved me a lot of money and also allowed me to feel more confident and get into a relationship. Maybe I'm less spiritually happy now, I'm not sure. Godbless weed, but if you know you can't really afford it and you're feeling depressed and like your mind's not really there, quitting will be a really positive thing.
Hey man appreciate you sharing this story
This is my life story and I’m only 17. I want to stop but I love weed too much.
Just smoke everyday Fuk it But control urself do wjat u gotta do in life like school or work
Nah bro if you want to stop it’s going to take discipline. Restrain yourself from smoking weed on certain days of the week. Example: don’t smoke during the week days and only smoke on weekends. During the week work toward your goals and what you need to do in the present such as school, work, and what ever it is you need to do. Also try to incorporate new hobbies in your life what ever you are interested in. It could be sports, reading, learning to play an instrument/ language, exercising, cars, and variety of other things man. Set goal and work towards them during the week, start of with small short term goals then make long term goals. Eventually you will build enough discipline to quit weed for good, and I’m not saying it will be easy because it’s not going to be easy. But it’s worth it. And if you don’t want to stop that’s ok just do it in moderation like I said only smoke on weekends and week days work on goals and things that need to be done to better you’re life. Hope this helped brother god bless 🙌🏾
Same exact situation here
It’s gonna get bad dude
@@235papi6 not everybody is able to do that weed hit some people different
The whole being more anti social while smoking hit me hard. Can relate a lot to this dude I'm about to be 18 and still smoke alot but maybe this vid is a wake up call to stop a little bit. Nice video bro
Omg same
* asocial
I am 17 and have recently stopped smoking everyday. Trust me after two weeks, you start feeling way more confident, social, and just better in general. Its been around a month since I've last smoked, I feel great and I do not crave it whatsoever. Good luck, its worth it!
it looks like you are me in the future telling me to change! tnks for the video, much love!
I really needed to hear this man. Thank you.
if you’re reading this, everything will be ok
thanks man. this a real underated comment but i needed that so much rn with whats going on
@@oscardavis3647 if u ever need to talk i’m a good listener!!!
@@oscardavis3647 same here man same here
@@oscardavis3647 yup hope youre doing oke brother 👊
@@oscardavis3647 hope you’re good man , I’m still here getting mad anxious about still smoking weed as I have my practice exams coming up soon in September onwards . Scary times man , I’m hoping for the best
I started at 15 in 1970 and still smoke daily...own 2 houses raised 2 daughters and have 3 grandkids..weed isn't for everyone , but its a fact of life
@@2cautious nah
@@2cautious i might
@@2cautious it’s weed not crack
Weed was much weaker back in your day. Entirely different drug. The detrimental effects are far more noticeable when you’re smoking hydro for years.
@@GHotSauceAnd1 you spittin
Great video! I'm glad to hear that. There's other people that relate. I'm in the process of trying to quit myself. It's hard... I quit for about 2 years and then I relapsed and I like smoking weed by myself but it it stops me from achieving my goals in meeting people and living in a real world and creating a life for myself. This is a great video. Thank you
We’ll said man. You put into words some thoughts in my head that I haven’t been able to piece together.
For me, whenever I get high I get way more happy and more social in my experience. It makes me way more fun and accepting of other people. I just be vibing and upping the mood.
he smoked so much he became a bodiless head
just a pothead
@@jibblitswallower1931 good one
Smoking weed makes me very antisocial when I’m around people ion know but if I’m with my friends it makes me talk uncontrollably about any and everything
This is the most relatable story I've ever heard, I mean down to every detail I went through and am still currently im that horrible cycle. Its what I would imagine hell being like
"You stoned?
Idk
You look stoned huhuhuh"
*skates away
Best interaction of all time...
Also am i the only one that finds this guy hilarious?
Na this guy is too funny
Very funny and doesn't try. Noble humor
He truly is 😂
I’m crying at this 😂😂😂😂
I feel like we’ve all been at that moment where someone ask if we’re stoned
This man basically just described my life from 10 and on. I’m 17 now and I’m gonna stop smoking every day after this, thank you for sharing.
Edit 2 years later. Check my reply
Give me updates bro , good luck
I’m 17 and I started at 10 as well lol
my best advice, just go for it. I started when i was 14. 19 now. I smoked everyday from 15 till about september last year. I entered college and realized it wasn't the smartest thing to do with my life. Cold turkey ever since and I don't really miss it. My friends still love me all the same. If you lose friends over it, they weren't friends in the first place :)
I agree with Caleb, went cold turkey last December and lost the "friends" I used to smoke with every day. first week sucks ngl but after that you'll be doing great and be the person you want to be. rooting for you g, wish you the best.
Same I’m 17 struggling with the same problem I started at 13
I’m 16 about to turn 17 and I’ve been smoking for about a year. In the last month I’ve started to realize that I have started to form more bad habits than I already had. I have pretty bad adhd and smoking has definitely not helped that. I also would procrastinate everything and since I started smoking it’s gotten so much worse. My grades have started to go down I’m barely passing my classes and I have been extremely stressed and worried about my future. I think this video was a wake up call. I’ve been considering quitting but never actually quite. I never get videos about weed on my recommended but when this popped up I think I was meant to see this. Thank you
I still on it, It's a habit now, and I can control it more than before but its just so hard to leave it, even more when you struggle with depression, thank you for sharing your story!