Wow so this video is getting way more views than I originally anticipated. To all those dropping comments, liking the vid, and subscribing I really appreciate it. Whether you agree or disagree I appreciate the interaction and I'm happy to chat in the comments with anyone who has something to add. My regular content is about Books, Jiu Jitsu, Philosophy, and honestly just whatever I find interesting. Perhaps I'll make another weed video since this seems to have struck a chord. Regardles, Thanks Folks!
NPC found. Imagine ignoring all the demonstrated and studied medicinal avenues of cannabis all because you're too irresponsible to use it maturely. Lol you're missing out too bud, but you do you!
@@HondaFan470 I am being 100% honest when I say I appreciate the support. What have I said that is immature? If you provide some genuine feedback. I'm happy to respond :)
One of the biggest realizations I had with my relationship with weed over the years was that, when I started, I had a lot of good going on already. Weed wasn't as much of an escape as it was an "experience" enhancer. Working out twice a day, full time job, sex life, massive friend circles. I didn't need weed, I just enjoyed it as an extra to my already progressive life. Then, life happened. I fell off of everything. No friends, no job, barely a sex life, no working out. Huge fall out. BUT, I STILL smoked weed daily. I was seeking the same feelings of those good times, without those good things, within weed. Then, I became addicted to it (mentally). I quit smoking weed over a month ago and have taken on drastic changes that have done nothing but move me forward and make me a happier, more productive person again, doing a LOT of those things I used to do and feeling natural and unforced about it. Weed wouldn't have let me make the effort I've made.
The pandemic did this to me. It destroyed every good aspect of my life that I had in 2019, but I still had weed. In fact, it was the only positive thing that I had left after March 2020 was through with me. Now, weed is preventing me from rebuilding a new life. The pandemic is now four years ago and I'm now 40. I love weed, but I have to stop so I can reclaim my life. >"I was seeking the same feelings of those good times, without those good things, within weed. Then, I became addicted to it (mentally)." This is exactly where I'm at. Weed is an experience enhancer. During the good times it's amazing. During the bad times, well, it amplifies the bad times. Yet, we keep going back to it because we remember what it was during the good times and long for that.
what kills me is this young generation really believes that smoking weed everyday all day is okay I'm from the I'm an 80s baby and back in my day the highest potency that you could find was no more than 3 to 4% now 35 years later the potency of marijuana could reach anywhere between 28 to 30% of even heard they have strange that a 40% can you imagine that that's 10 times more then we used to have in my day I say that to I'm pretty sure the addiction percentage has skyrocketed so young people please understand this can cause a lot of psychological especially if you're already depressed or have anxiety it will make it worse believe me and it will take away your ambitions and keep you broke you can take my advice or you can live and learn.
My thoughts exactly, I got stuck in a mindset of thinking it was normal and ok to be high most of the day. I was able to get away with it for a couple years but eventually it caught up with me and I was so deep in at that point I didn't even realize weed was the culprit.
I’ve smoked weed all day every day since 13, I’m now 47 and it’s had no ill effects t on me. Cannabis has no addictive properties so any addiction you feel is psychological, that means it’s your weak mentality, NOT the weed. You can become psychologically addicted to anything, if I get addicted to wanking do penises need to be banned? Sex addicts exist, I’m guessing the act of sex is the problem, right? Thing that I find bananas about weed, it’s proven it has no addictive properties yet it’s the only thing that gets blamed for a psychological addiction rather than the person having a weak mentality
@@Graveyard_666 still going strong I feel much better, was at a party few days ago where weed was all around me and I didn’t smoke it’s a good feeling being able to push through it
Something I realized when reading over many comments on this video, is that literally every single person who has quit weed has experienced profound, positive change in their lives. And then there are people who criticize and/or admonish them for getting clean, likely because they are addicts, though they’d never admit it. Addiction, like misery, loves company.
I smoked for years on end then quit for 6 months and felt absolutely zero difference other than waking up faster and being more clear in the morning. I started smoking again and nothing has changed for the negative. The real problem is that a lot of weed smokers will automatically assume that any and all of their problems is due to weed when in reality most peoples problem is lack of sunlight proper nutrition and intense exercise and quitting weed will only give them a pink cloud effect that will wear off sooner or later.
I think it boils down to each individual and how their body reacts to weed and the amount of weed being consumed. I agree it also had to do with other factors like diet and exercise, as well.
I’m beyond grateful that I was able to stop before I turned 22. It was my easiest escape for 7 years and weed began to define me as an adult. When I quit I finally gained control over myself, my instincts and became able to see a good future. If you’re struggling or on the fence, just realize smoking is a habit that can be broken, no matter how near and dear it may be to your soul
@@stoned_kakapo8736 I completely agree. I don’t want to deny that weed can be genuinely helpful or the least harmful escape a person can have. But that’s not the case for everyone, some of us just use it as an addictive drug and can’t differentiate the good effects from the bad. Honestly dude, I still love being around my friends that smoke, seeing them happy and able to use it to relax. But I know that for me it was all-consuming and prevented me from being accountable (I could always get high to avoid feeling consequences).
@@thorrz47 while I was 21 I started to feel the weight of adulthood more. When I turned 18 I kind of saw being an adult as an excuse to do what I want. But I wasn’t ready to accept accountability. That’s when a lot of my substance abuse got worse, and when I stopped fucking around with the worse shit I ended up still smoking on the daily. At this point I wanna figure my life out and sobriety is the best way to see things clearly. I dabbed enough the past few years 😅
Weed is insidious. It’s perceived as benign which also makes it dangerous in comparison to drugs like heroin, cocaine and other harder drugs. It robs you of your ambition and mental faculties. Taking a 30 day break definitely puts things in perspective.
That was my experience as well. Once a month, its not so bad, but once a month can lead to everyday, and that's when you start to suffer the long term effects over time.
Smoked for 10 years straight, I’m only 25 and I was a heavy smoker. So heavy in fact that it’s been 45 days since I quit cold turkey and I’m still failing piss tests and I only weigh 125 at 5 foot 10 inches(no body fat whatsoever) but since I quit 45 days ago I quit my job and landed a actual career. The house has been clean every day bc I’m constantly in the mood to be productive. I’ve been waking up early every morning without an alarm clock with so much energy. Started working out again and got engaged. All in 45 days. Had to use synthetic pee to get the job but once it’s out of my system I’m gona be 100% clean with no plans to ever start back. So far has been the best decision I’ve made. Got me out of my comfort zone
I’m on my 1st week of my stopping chronic weed consumption… and I am truly looking forward for eliminating the habit 🙏🏼 It just hit me (hard) when I realized I’ve been smoking for literally 25 years!!! Thank you for the video 😊🌻
I’ve been smoking since 2003. I know the struggle. But we can do it! I recommend Louise Hay’s audiobooks here on youtube for positive affirmations. They helped me alot.
Did anybody else come out of the weed bubble after about 6 months of not smoking it?? And then realise, what the hell was I thinking being a pot-head!! Ten years of thinking I was sort of cool...... idiot!! 🤓
I work everyday, have a family, am a baseball coach and I smoke weed everyday when I am done with everything, in the evening. On weekends, I wake n bake. It’s awesome. I also love growing cannabis. I haven’t had a drink of alcohol in 16 years tho. Couldn’t be happier.
I started smoking weed since my teenage. Got addicted to crack for over 18 years. Crack addiction actually destroyed my life. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly.8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, Crack, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.
I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Psychedelics are a powerful mind altering and life changing type of drug. They have crazy potential to fix various areas of one’s life in many different ways. I’m so glad you kicked that habit and are doing way better now. No one deserves to go through that kind of addiction and be stuck in that vicious cycle. Love❤️
I'm 29 and I quit weed one year ago. I was smoking daily for 10 years. So pretty much the same as you. Only difference is that I had a panic attack last time I smoked which just put me off it for good. Although I was anyway starting to enjoy weed less and less and it was making me paranoid and overthink too much. One year on and it's the best thing I could have done. I'm sharper in work, much better socially, fitter and stronger, and much less anxiety. I'm actually greatful for the panic attack as I think I was too addicted to stop just on the basis of finances or social life. Thanks fot the video
Thanks for watching! Congrats on one year. I agree, the anxiety and over thinking seemed to get worse, or maybe I was more aware of it the older I got.
@guitarszen Hey, appreciate the input. I think this can be true, but I'd argue that for a lot of people the imbalance is actually that they are high all the time! Cannabis is not always the main issue, but it certainly can be. I am way less anxious, way more productive, and happier overall, sober. I don't blame cannabis for my problems, I abused it, but step 1 to handling my problems was quitting cannabis. Which allowed me to take the other steps I needed to take. Hope all is well my dude.
@guitarszenno you're wrong, man. Weed affects everyone differently. No one is trying to demonize it and treat it like it's the devil. I've had the worst most debilitating anxiety I've ever had on weed long term, and several people in my life have told me as much. If you're predisposed to anxiety, weed is wonderful in the short term, but seriously detrimental after long periods of usage. Maybe it doesn't affect you that way, but don't try and tell people what they do or don't feel.
Thanks Taylor. I’ve been feeling the same for a hot min. Everything is cool but I’m slumped.. I’ve been waking baking for more than a decade. I operate normal cause my tolerance is high and sh!t. I’m to the point where it’s not making feel good. I now realize that I’m inhaling my money. I am not against ganja but I believe it’s my time to quit. I give you mad respect and I wish you well brutha. 🤙🏼
Day-12 for me after almost 12 years smoking everyday. I had a period of being clean and sober (7 years) in my 20’s and started smoking again. After many years and getting sick way too often (colds that would travel from nose and head to my chest, took a good few weeks to get totally better) and feeling way too dependent on it. Lots of coughing and chest congestion. Nothing feels as good as the freedom from any kind of substance, addiction and dependency sucks! I’m through the worst of it but looking forward to being able to sleep without melatonin and also getting my energy back, which has a lot to do with the quality of sleep getting off it. I’m committed to riding it out, looking forward to seeing what I’m like (and feel) totally clean and sober!🌱
Thank you for posting this! Today after many unsuccessful attempts I've finally decided to quit for good and your reasons and story resonated with me. I don't need that shit in my life anymore
Hey that's great mate! My advice is to not pat yourself on the back on day 1. Give it a few months or even a year before saying you quit, especially since you've had unsuccessful attempts. It's a common mistake people make and it gives them a sense of accomplishment and then they relapse
I started smoking when I was 15. It was always with friends. Then 10 years went by, then 15. Next thing I knew I was 30 n I was working all the time n no time for friends so I was smoking alone. Which was cool. But then I started having these thoughts of death. And not self deletion, but I started going into deep thought at work and at home about how fast life is going. How I was already basically half way through my lifespan and how quick the first half went. and how I was scared to die. N I started getting panic attacks, depression, and even crying from it. Then I realized it was only happening directly after I smoked. N I would smoke like 5 times a day even at work. I dealt with that feeling for 5 more years. Once I realized it was the weed making me paranoid, I instantly said “well let me quit n see if I still have these thoughts.” So i stopped and whattaya know, the paranoia went away. I’m 36 now I don’t even know how long it’s been. Probably over a year now. I have so much more money too. N I was a hardcore smoker, people to this day still think I’m lying when I say I quit. N I wanna smoke again but I don’t want those thoughts, so I don’t. Also, I still only get 5 hours of sleep a night, but I have the craziest dreams every night. I actually reach REM sleep. I haven’t dreamt in like 20 years that’s wild. But the dreams are always creepy and full of anxiety. But at least I wake up feeling refreshed. I agree with your message. I’m still pro weed, and it helped me with anxiety and depression when I was younger, but it started having reverse affects as an adult, and as odd as it still is to say, it’s really not for me anymore.
Congrats! That's awesome you were able to make the change. I can concur, the dreams get wild haha. I also had similar thoughts happening about how fast life was going. How my 20s just seemed to go by in a flash. In reality so many good things happened but I also could have made better use of my time. That was definitely a driving force for me to quit. I have more thoughts, maybe I'll make a video about it.
I also quit weed over a year ago, I smoked a couple times this summer and overall I decided I just don't enjoy it. The reason I quit was because I was depressed and realized one time while I was high that it made me think about everything way too much and I decided right then and there I no longer enjoyed it or wanted to partake anymore.
Glad this connected Shane. I felt similarly. I used to think the deep thoughts I'd get from weed were helpful, and then one day I realized I needed to stop thinking so much and starting doing more. :)
Number one thing is being self aware. I'm 60 days sober and honestly not much different than when I was smoking. Granted, I wasn't a major pothead. I would only get high at nights. I would still eat clean, go to work, school, lift weights, walk outdoors, etc. It did cause sleep issues when I tried to quit, but I'm slowly recovering from that. I might try to do it once a week now, but if I start doing it multiple days in a row I'll probably quit again. The hardest part is making it to one week sober, after that, you forget about it.
I'm the same, I'd just smoke at night and functioned normally other times. But I can't moderate. I've tried a few times to limit myself, like only using on weekends. I just can't do it. The restricting makes me crave it more. I'm really struggling now deciding if I'm willing to give it up completely though.
I was smoking weed on & off for the last two years (almost every day last year) and I quit in November. I feel way different now just two months later. I think it chips away at your drive, motivation, & focus slowly over time. The dangerous thing about weed is the negatives feel so negligible.. You get stuck in a haze & don’t notice how it’s negatively affecting you in the moment. Honestly all that smoking wasn’t worth it at all. It takes away too much from your potential and I don’t think most daily smokers will see the real consequences a decade in. Let’s not even talk about what all those fumes will do to your lungs.. By the time you’ve been inhaling all that into your body, I’m sure you’ve done some type of irreversible damage. I honestly feel so lucky to have quit after just a year or two of smoking it. Most people who make it to that point continue for at least a couple more. It’s just not worth it in the end!
there are many, many potential negatives. Including heart attack, arrest, and STROKE. And who knows about cancer, that stuff you don't FIND OUT until it happens....often out of NOWHERE.
I've been smoking for 13 years, with brief periods of not, i stopped completely 1 year ago, and it was by far one of the best decisions i could've made in my life. What weed did for me is put a lid on my emotions, and i've been a consistent user, sometimes heavy, sometimes loose. The tricky part, once i would stop smoking, in 5 days approx. all emotions would come flowing, and sometimes if not often, in very nasty ways. Also, i've heard somewhere that smoking weed lowers the IQ by 5, do with that information what you will, so weed just might make one ''dumber''. What i exceptionally disliked about weed is that everything was revolving around it. I would neglect my relationships, my home, my hobbies regularly and put weed above it. Something i also disliked weed for is that it made me fine with being bored and doing nothing and wasting away. Also i would only hang around with other people who smoked weed, neglecting healthier people in my life. Also, i was hugely in denial, despite smoking for such a long time i didn't think i was being addicted. Also i was way more tolerant of things and behaviors that i usually wouldn't put up with, in myself and others. I was often paranoid and would have psychotic episodes, i was very paranoid and anxious. And despite all these negatives, and there is so many more i didn't name, i would keep smoking, which is arguably the worst part. Like i would light one up and my first thought would be ''you don't even like this, why are you doing this'' and next day i'd forget it and do it all over again. Like being able to think and see things clearly now for what feels like half a lifetime, is really a blessing. I think one just needs to make a list of negatives and positives, and see how much the negatives actually outweigh the positives. I could go on and on about how my life has improved but the point is- we delude ourselves that we need it, when life is better without it, by a longshot.
Hey dude, Incredible story. I relate to all of this big time. Congrats on 1 year! "It made me fine with being bored and doing nothing..." ain't that the truth.
I just want to say thank you 🙏 I’ve quit for a month before and decided hey let me celebrate I can control my urges now and I’ve relapsed for the entire year. I’m 4 days clean now and actually gonna give it another try because I’ve lost all creativity and productivity and it blows my mind because I’m a creative person by nature and it’s how I make money. I’m now broke and can’t even start a family because I’m broke and it depresses me. Thanks again for this detailed video, I wish myself the best.
Congrats on deciding to stop! That's the first step. My best piece of advice is to get used to being bored... for me that's when my urges to smoke came. When you feel the boredom start to settle in, pick up a book, start a new project, exercise etc. find some activity to fill that space. Over time those will become your new go to habits. Good luck :)
@@taylor-kenny it’s been working so far, still challenging but working as I have my partner to go along on this journey with me. We are 14 days clean today and still pushing through, thank you for the tips ❤️
@@chrissy8284 wow nice! I can relate to your story. What I can recommend is to buy CBD weed (if its available) which does give some relaxation but does not give you a high. Plus its cheap.
@guitarszen I think taking responsibility for your situation is always the first step. It just so happens for some of us that first step is quitting weed. I am not asking you or anyone else to quit weed, only providing the perspective that I gained through my own experience.
so glad i didnt get into weed at all until later in life, got all my goals done first! [lolz] --but yeah i'm sure i still should quit, yeahhhhhhh... I just wish I had a reason to be the better more clear version of myself, I dont think I have any real reason or anything to look forward to by quitting it sucks tho
The Water Hose is an excellent metaphor for the emotional blockage and how the pressure builds up. Ive had a huge rush of emotions that at first felt random but then the realization hit that it was how much I had been suppressing with getting high. Im almost three weeks sober and still dealing with the withdrawals. But I would rather stay sober than try to get sober again.
Exactly, it is very strange how certain feelings or thoughts will just come to the surface after spending a longer period of time sober. It's been a while for me, but I'm still having these epiphanies. I really do think that there was a whole area of my consciousness that got caught in the fog of being stoned for many years.
@@jakebeckmann9372 Delusional? Not really. It may not be your personal experience but I can absolutely say without a doubt that I’ve unknowingly used marijuana to suppress bad emotions. It only became clear to me when I quit that things in my life were in fact not okay and that I had been ignoring them because marijuana helped me put blinders on. Everybody’s bodies react different, my wife smokes all day everyday and functions extremely well. I on the other hand would get CHS, sleep issues, ignore issues in my life, etc. I’m happy to hear you never had any poor effects or withdrawal but your experience isn’t the experience of others.
I am ambivalent about my weed usage. I was never a heavy smoker, and in recent years I smoke once or twice a week on average, one little nug, not even half a joint's-worth. Weed gave me so much, in terms of creativity, and in terms of connection with my partners over the years. It made me a much better musician, not just by making me be really into the music I play when I'm high, but also by showing and reminding me how music should feel. Weed taught me a lot about myself. Despite all the positive, I'm pretty sure weed has its negative effects on me, even at my fairly moderate usage. I wonder how stopping weed would affect me. I did stop for a month here and there, but I can't say I felt much of a difference. I would probably have to stop for about 3 months next. But honestly, I don't want to stop. I feel that for the time being the positive still outweighs the negative.
If you don’t wanna stop because u see no difference just remember that quitting weed is not only for a feeling but you can also prevent liver cancer, lung cancer, them bronchitis type coughs etc 👍🏾
@@ifwrainbow190 Fair point, but I doubt that smoking 3-4 puffs of weed smoke through a bong once a week is gonna increase my cancer risk in any significant way.
100% this was me last year. After work the only thing I’d look forward to was smoking or popping an edible. Glad I was able to kick this habit to the curb. What’s scary is that most people are in denial about their addiction to marijuana.
My goal with this video was to hopefully reach a few people who might be in that state of denial. I certainly was for a long time. Congrats on getting things figured out!
It's been two months of not smoking and I still have these cravings. I try go to for long walks since I live nearby the park. I can actually use my lungs to my full capacity. I've noticed that I'm willing to try different things that I would have said no to just due to the weed that I was consuming. I waited till I was 21 to start smoking, but now being 25 I'm just now understanding the harm weed can have on your mental and how you interact with people.
Congrats on two months! That's awesome. I totally agree, weed can keep you entrenched in the same cyclical habits. Also I think it's much easier to confidently try new things when we aren't high 😅
quitting weed aint shit. you sleep bad for a week maybe, then you're golden. ez money. if you get any of these "anxiety" affects, thats on you, and weed isn't your ticket.
I’m 13 days into quitting and I hear about the trouble sleeping part a lot but so far for me it’s been the opposite.. I can fall asleep no problem but I find myself having issues staying asleep, I actually wake up a solid 2-4 hours earlier… it can definitely be a bit frustrating because melatonin doesn’t really do anything to keep me asleep it will make me pass out sure but I think it wears off by the time I wake up… Fingers crossed this will begin to fade with time
heyo thanks for watching! I found I had to wait around 30 days for the overall physical side effects of quitting to balance out. I didn't really have any acute issues with quitting, but I don't think my body "balanced" out until around the 30 day mark. Good luck!
@@taylor-kenny thanks man. It’s been a struggle but there is for sure a level of self pride in quitting as well. I started smoke weed when I was 11 years old… I’m 29. 18 years of my life man. End of an era. Couldn’t be happier to have made the decision to quit. These videos help a lot
@@taylor-kenny knew it ha! I work as a 3D freelancer myself and Gaea is great! I am in the process of quitting weed as well. Have you tried smoking herbs with little to no CBD ? in Holland it is legal to buy these.
If you need to quit weed to be more productive. That's fine Go with God. Be more productive it's your life. But advocating as if weed addiction is a real pathology Is the silliest first world problem I've ever heard from a Man
I wouldn't even really say I was "addicted" but it was a habit I had that kept me from achieving my full potential. I'm not trying to convince anyone to stop smoking weed but I think there are quite a few people who know they may benefit from cutting back. This video is for those people. It's all up to the individual.
I'm 42, I've been smoking weed consistently - I mean I have hardly missed a day since I was 15... I did quit for 9 months while on probation and my life got better quick.. Built a successful online business and found my beautiful wife...Started smoking weed again.... Business collapsed (cause i just didn't care) and my wife left me.... She fell in love with he sober me... I never thought to quit "Voluntarily" until this year when I read the New Testament. I Don't drink.... but I've never been much of a sober adult at all... Maybe SOBER should be the new drug
With the availability of carts these days, and given how discreet and concealable they are, it is insanely difficult to quit. The ability to become blasted within seconds without having to roll, without any combustion, flame, smelly smoke, smelly herb, or grueling cleanup of a bong, pipe etc. Crazy high THC% and terpene profiles make the withdrawals hell. I’m currently in a damn cycle of being on weed for a few weeks and then taking 1-2 months off, then repeat. It’s a love-hate relationship for sure.
That sounds way more like a YOU problem than a weed problem. 1. Do not smoke to numb the pains of life, do it to reflect and think about them, your brain is in a more creative state and will allow you to actually. 2. Do not abuse, obviously. You literally stopped for a month and, instead of going back to an enjoyable activity, you went straight to daily consumption 3. Do not go to bed high, wait until you're back down 4. Have control over the amounts of weed you put in your body, it's not just a nug, it's whatever it weighs 5. Do not smoke weed that f*cking young, your brain isn't even ready 6. It is vital you understand the % of different cannabinoids and terpenes in your weed and how each affects you And I say all of this because it baffles me that people still talk about productivity, sleep, eating disorders and numbness when those things are in your control. You can be productive on weed, you can use that creativity you fell to actually feel and be smarter, the munchies aren't real hunger, don't just get high because you're tired and sad. It's all about self control.
I've never been for or against weed, a lot of my freinds smoked it or whatever. But personally I am a very easily addicted person who falls into a lot of dependency, due to a lot of stages in my life I have always had a desire to partake in alcohol, smoking, drugs, but I am really fearful because I personally can be quite self destructive. Not saying weed would nececarily make me fall into that, but its more so the idea that I do not want to ever develop a dependency on anything other than myself. Going to the gym, doing bouldering every week - shit I may start BJJ like you have, have really helped me through a lot of my periods in life
Exactly, I wouldn't say I'm against weed, but I am against being dependent on a substance in order to enjoy life. Definitely try BJJ it's so much fun and a great too for self development!
I just turned 28 in August and my relationship with weed was eerily similar to yours apart from the fact that I already quit 3 times for 3 months each this year and last. But somehow I always went back and it all started with 1 joint. Its been 3 weeks and I'm off weed FOR GOOD. I'm getting my appetite back, my pumps in the gym are insane but mentally I still feel a bit depressed. I hope it will get better. Thank you
It's better to feel that depression than escape from it. It's counterintuitive but I think it's for the better if you can actually work through the tough feelings. You're not alone
I don't think anyone is saying its weeds fault or that its not a medicine if used correctly. That's pretty common and obvious knowledge. I think what he mean by "1 joint" is the scenario of "oh I will smoke this one time, and be okay" and then proceed to fall back into the habit. You don't need to defend weed. While weed CAN be beneficial, for a lot of people its objectively not compatible with their mindset, and function. @guitarszen
Very similar experience to me. I quit because I moved somewhere I couldn't get it anymore...... 3 years later I tried it again and it was a totally different experience..... Didn't consume for another 4 years, then went and smoked way too much in 1 go on holiday and had a crazy almost out of body experience. I then realized I actually don't like it anymore (which was sad). Feel like I grew out of it, I changed so much without it that when I smoked it, I didn't recognize myself. I think smoking weed for a long time every day makes things blurry which you don't notice , only after not smoking for some years, you realize how much clearer and fresher things are without it. BUT, all in all, 8 years later, I still have craving..... which is strange
Sounds very similar to me. I think for me a lot of it was definitely just growing up a bit... I just didn't like feeling hazy for large chunks of my day anymore. I've smoked twice in the past year with a friend of mine while watching the UFC and I did enjoy it, but I would never go back to daily consumption on my own again.
If you can not handle your shit than don't smoke.This only applys to some people, I am a huge stoner and very happy and doing very well in life! Going on 25 years!
I stoped because of my breathing, now I feel awesome, some of my old fiends can’t even play basketball cause they run out of breath, I said, hell no, not me. And also my mental health was getting worse.
I'm also on a "30 days" break challenge. First 2 weeks have been tough, but I already start feeling better in many ways, including motivation. I will try to keep this "break" going for longer. Thanks for sharing, we often hear from our smokers friend that weed is great, but tend to be in denial about the negative consequences.
The first two weeks are the hardest part. That was my experience as well, everyone tells us it's fine, it's no big deal... and it doesn't at first but eventually the negative side effects will catch up to you. Good luck with your break!
@@taylor-kenny - thanks for the encouragement and inspiration. It's good to have young "voices" who are relatable and share experiences like this. "Dry January" became a thing even for young people who enjoy going out. Maybe your "30 day challenge" could become the equivalent for smokers somehow.
For me its all a tradeoff, I have strong adhd and i can either take stimulants that make me loose my inner voice and stop all creattive thinking or risk procrastinating on weed but with the ability to focuse and be creative. For now, weed makes me more productive but also kinda lazy when it comes to anything containing going outside
Did it or did it make you more arrogant & delusional my experience is people think there better it's just arrogance, prove me wrong surpass Elon with your new found super intelligence.
haha its possible! This was just my experience. I wouldn't tell anyone to stop if they feel like it's not a problem. My goal with this video was to reach people who already feel like they have an issue but are having a hard time stopping.
holy moly this video is EXACTLY how ive felt, like you pulled the words out of my brain. i smoked a lot in high school, then in college i took a 6 year break from weed because of a difficult psychedelic experience. then after i started smoking again i began to really miss that clear feeling i had in college, where my sense of creativity wasnt intertwined with a drug, and actually my songwriting was better (but perhaps more infrequent). i go through waves where every now and then ill just binge for a few days, but my life is objectively better in every way when im away from weed for a long time (closer to my emotions, better with girls, more active, more productive). south park quote: “weed makes you okay with being bored” but when you’re bored is when you invent things and gain skills. my current hack: use environment to change habits. i move/travel a lot, so when im about to move to a new place, i can decide if it should be untainted by weed, or if im allowed to go off the deep end a bit.
So glad to hear this is connecting with you. I think you nailed it on the head "weed makes you okay with being bored"... I totally agree. Usually when boredom is about to hit, that's when you're primed to do something that could improve your life. Read a book, hit the gym, talk to a friend, or just sit and think by yourself. Sober boredom hits different than when your high or drunk.
@@taylor-kenny yes! there's an uncomfortable tension in being bored that's hard to muster through if you know in the back of your mind a way that you can release that tension (weed)
Didn’t make you smarter when your stoned your iq drops and I smoke for medical. You stopped smoking and now your iq is sober so your you when your sober.
I'm currently in college and I started smoking my senior year of high school. I smoked into my freshman year of college (which is this year), I decided to slow down/ quit because I've noticed my first semester I wasn't as diligent with my work or the material wasn't sticking to me. But so far all these youtube videos has shown me, only good comes from quitting but of course I would like to enjoy it here and there. The sleep factor has been the only reason why I would relapse a couple times but like you said melatonin has been helping a lot.
hey dude, If I could go back and stop smoking weed in college, I totally would. I don't regret anything per say because that's the journey I decided to go on in life... but I wish I had taken better advantage of the opportunities that were presented to me during school and in the years just afterwards. Your ability to think clearly is a much more valuable asset than you realize. That's not to say, don't have fun. Just don't get too carried away ahah
13 years of smoking, entering my second month of being pot free!! Tired of wasting my time being high all the time, I feel deep inside of having potentials of bettering my life that smoking weed just kept on hindering
Thats cool but im a construction workers with back and joint pain. I actually need it. And ive never felt better. You might feel clearer because youre not high😂 but your iq isn't going to change. But it's person to person. Get me some sativa and ill be more productive then all my co workers. Its personality. Some people just become blobs when high. Im on that Seth Rogan(gets high everyday all day) frequency. Ima get shit done regardless of weed. Im going to keep ripping bongs and smoking my cones.
Hey dude, I recently subscribed for your Malazan videos but I was very pleasantly surprised to see this video show up in my feed. My experience with weed was very similar to yours: 12+ years of daily usage (aside from short periods of attempted quitting or forced soberiety from travel), now just under 2 years weed free (Jan 10th). All the negatives and positives you experienced with weed resonated with me greatly. The disruption of sleep and night sweats when quitting were so horrible, melatonin was so helpful in that period. I feel I'm much better able to regulate my emotions and maintain focus now that my day doesn't revolve around getting high each day. According to the Quit Weed app I just passed 5K saved! Your video was very reaffirming and validating, so helpful to hear someone else had a similar experience as I did. Thanks for sharing!
Congrats that's so awesome! I really appreciate your comment. I was a bit nervous about uploading this video so it's great to know it connected with you. The ability to regulate our emotions and focus is something I no longer take for granted. Haha that's crazy you saved $5k I imagine I'm somewhere around there as well.
Yeah, well, yanno that's just like, uhh, your opinion man.. Nah in all seriousness, if quitting marijuana has helped you live your best life, more power to you and I'm happy as hell for you. However, there is something to be said for the positive experiences you've had because of it and this enlightenment it's brought you. A lot of people see great increases in their quality of life after quitting but a lot of people see great decreases as well. I am one of the latter. It's not so much of an escape or an enhancer as other comments have mentioned (and something I've heard from other people irl) for me but rather something that helps me get through my day. I have a lot of problems, mental & physical, that weed helps soothe. I don't think I could live my best life without it at this point in time. Granted, I know I am using it as medication as a way to get by but it works better than therapy and I hate taking pills. So it's cool to promote quitting but I don't think you should demonize marijuana entirely. Sure it might not be beneficial to binge all day for some but for others it definitely can be... I guess tldr; moderation is key for recreational use but it still serves a medical purpose for others
I agree with you! I think quitting would be very beneficial for a lot of people BUT that does not apply to everyone. It's up to each person to find a balance that's right for them.
I started smoking from the age of 15, am 22 now and i had the realisation that i had to quit about 2 weeks ago. I used to do everything high, going to school high, college high, rolling high, not even only open mat i was high every lesson. I am really feeling a lot better and i feel like i am becoming a better version of myself, i did start out with the intention to take a tolerance break, but i am starting to realise that if i start smoking again, i might go down the spiral of smoking every day again, it would be great to use it responsibly and only smoke once a week, but we will see how i will deal with it after a month, if i feel like i start making it a daily habit again, i might cut it out all together, forever, great video btw.
Thanks for watching! Ahaha I've done quite a few bjj lessons stoned and looking back I don't think I learned anything doing that. What's crazy is how even after 30, 60, 90 days no weed, you'll find new benefits. You'll realize that you've done so much more in work, at jiu jitsu, and with your education.
I think the bottom line is this: if you employ discipline and you have balance then anything can work. I hate generalisations about topics like this because if youre not one of those people who smoke all day every day then what’s the issue? If you are someone who smokes after work to unwind whilst maintaining a high speed lifestyle so for example job and hobbies etc… why would this be an issue especially if it helps? I am one of them. I am 21 and work in financial services and will be going to university soon to study. I go to the gym and have as good a social life as I need what the hell exactly should I stop smoking for when it helps me so much with problems I have experienced since long before trying it for the first time?
I agree to a certain extent. What matters most is that you find the balance that's right for you. I will say I consider myself a rather disciplined individual and had a lot of success when I was smoking weed. But the improvements I felt after I quit were undeniable. I felt very similar to you in my early twenties, but things changed as I got older. That's just my experience though and I can't speak for you or anyone else.
Do what works best for you. I’m 42, and growing my own buds since I was 17. My home and cars are paid for, and I got some great income streams. I still believe mushrooms are the great motivator.
@@taylor-kennyI think of weed and substances as a tool, you can build a house with it or you can smack yourself in the bollocks with it. It’s down to the person. Many elite athletes smoke weed. So I don’t really like when people generalise, that’s all.
My partner and I smoke and take edibles. I have had a successful career in engineering and she is a professor. We socialize, we have lovely dates, and retain healthy relationships with friends and family. I also have obtained 8 advanced certifications across cloud engineering and Linux. We are also mentally healthy. I say this because it's possible to smoke weed or edibles and live an active and productive life. In my personal experience, it does not effect my intelligence or creativity. With that said, it's not for everyone, and if it's affecting your life negatively, then it may be time to think about it. Anything in excess, and having no balance, with anything, will not be good for you.
Hey thanks for watching! I totally agree, this video is about my own personal experience. I know many people who can balance their relationship with weed fine. Happy to hear that you and your partner have found a good balance.
the Phrase "Quitting weed made me smarter" is an unintelligent one. im glad all these peoples lives are more enjoyable and "productive". but it sounds like your blaming cannabis for your problems and as some one whos dealt with real addictions like heroin and cocaine blaming a substance for your down falls or lack of motivation is ignoring the real problem. removing any one thing from your life can not "Fix" it. you all quit smoking weed while simultaneously putting in the emotional and physical effort to improve your life and reach what ever goals that made you feel accomplished. dont downplay your accomplishment by telling your self your past short comings were all weeds fault.
I see what you're saying. The substance is not the core issue per say... you run to the substance to escape whatever issue you're dealing with. For me the substance I used to escape was weed. Though I will say quitting weed, lead to me solving my issues because I had the energy to start addressing the things I needed to address. In regard to the title, obviously weed did not boost my IQ BUT quitting helped me regain control of my brain. I also began to feel much sharper.
2 weeks off it after 12 years bro. Time too quit and invest every cent I spent on weed into stocks and crypto. I was doing about 150£ a week around 200$
People often say weed isn't addictive. And yes, while weed isn't considered clinically addictive as there's no physiological dependency on it, anything can be an addiction when it consumes your life. I think people need to be much more cautious and responsible when recommending or speaking highly of weed. It's not the answer; it can make life a lot worse. You won't realize it, but those days of low functioning add up. That's not how anyone should live life.
There have been medical research on this that i have not read but i do not think it will say that it makes you smarter. It decreeses your sleep quality and that makes you dumber. And if you smoke while the brain is developing it will reduce the iq. And that makes you dumber
Eh, i dunno. I smoke daily but only at night really to help sleep. Im not walki g around all day waiting to get high. Im glad quitting helped this guy, but its not gunna do the same to everyone.
Has your weed addiction transferred over to any other areas of your life? Do you find yourself leaning on something else to make you feel good now that weed isn’t in the picture?
Quitting weed made me dumber. I loathe life sober and time is speeding by regardless. Time really sped up the last five years in my world. I wish I could find some old strains of weed. Yes to the needing weed for creativity, that made a huge difference.
U just changed ur life and weed had nothing to do with anything. Stop blaming weed for ur shortfalls you control ur life and you make your own decisions its not weed its just u period its all in ur head. This video is just stupid
Thanks for the comment and the support! I never demonized weed, it's a drug, and it's up to the individual consuming it to decide how they interact with it. My choice is to not partake anymore. I hope all is well with you.
Hey man, great vid! Next time ir would be interesting to get a bit more info about your habits. You smoked daily, but how much? At which times of the day? How long have you been smoking daily? I am an occasional smoker, and I have been smoking daily. I am considering to drop weed completely, but it doesn't have terrible side effects on me. On the other hand, smoking isn't as fun as it used to be. But still, I do enjoy a joint from time to time.
I smoke daily, 28 years old now. I just threw away all my weed, bongs, etc. Definitely want to drastically reduce my weed intake. For the remainder of the month, I won't smoke and go from there. Thanks for the inspiring video!!
There are quite a few things to be addicted to these days. Doesn't have to be drugs, but your phone is a pretty potent dopamine delivery system just on its own.
i have to make a change in 2024. Im quiting today , on day zero. Weed has changed my life for the worst. It has robbed my of my drive to compete and to better my life. I was always a very competitive and go getter type of person but after smoking weed for 6 years i almost cant recognize myself. Its time i get back t my original self.
Glad to hear it! When I was in the middle of my time smoking weed, I thought I was still competitive, man was I wrong. After quitting I have so much more fire to try and achieve my goals. Also I just generally enjoy trying to get the most out of my life. Whether it's my career or my hobbies (reading + Jiu Jitsu). Best of luck friend. Wishing you the best!
I’m in my first week cold Turkey after smoking basically everyday since 2020. With weed, I was able to lucid dream better! Now I don’t have any dreams… or sleep 😅
I sincerely appreciate you sharing your experience without shame. I just turned 28 last month and only started thinking about quitting my daily use of cannabis a few months ago. I started when I was 12 years old to better fit in with people and get away from my parents house as much as possible. My brother (adopted) is schizophrenic and growing up with him was violent and unpredictable. Weed helped me escape. At this stage I’ve just convinced myself I need it to sleep better, all while being fully aware of its effects on reducing REM. I’m still on the sauce but stories like these inspire me to make a change. Considering I’ve been using daily for 16 years now, 57% of my life, it’s time to get out. I am genuinely concerned that the wild nightmares, withdrawals, and lack of sleep I will endure in my cessation will affect my job performance and I’m the new guy. I only use once the sun is down and typically not until 8-9pm and not after 10:30 but it still affects me.
Hey! You're welcome, I'm so happy this resonated with you. Try not to think of it as a giant mountain you have to climb. It's just one foot in front of the other. Aim for 30 days and see how you feel. There will be some negative side effects but try to focus on the positive benefits that start to show themselves.
On like day 15/20 and I haven’t found it hard to quit maybe because I go to the gym on the daily just that small thought comes up when I’m bored “let me smoke a joint rq” but then it vanishes but I have been thinking more clear, more motivated and working to bettering my life so it has been positive af cause with weed I would prolong or procrastinate things
This is coming from someone who was smoking an ounce and 7 grams of wax a week for the past 2/3 years and was def smoking a joint +3 a day for the past 14 years
That's awesome to hear dude! Yeah I think if you can fill that "I'm bored, lemme smoke" space with healthy things like the gym, reading, cooking a good meal etc. it gets super easy to quit.
Thank you for making this video, I'm currently on day 4 of my 30 day break from bud but hoping to extend further especially after watching this. Your style is really down to earth and relatable and just wanted to say keep up the good work man!
Thank you! I'm glad it came across that way. I think once you get to 30 days you'll find it very easy to keep going if you want. The first two weeks are the hard part in my opinion. Just know that you're urges will start to subside.
idk man, weed seems like not for anyone, some do this for fun, some doing this for better life, the thing is, weed and shrooms (psilocybin, muscimol) seems giving powers to those, who suffer, not for those who had a life and smoked weed for fun, i know people who smoked first time and from then never tried, i know who smoked and fell in love with this plant spiritually, and those who smoked and liked the funny effect. Lots of people giving energy there where no needed and then complaining they got problems, the real comedy is, when a heavy heroin user starts talking shit how he started from weed, weed is the way to downfall, its depended on you fam, you have personallity like this. I dont know your lifestyle, its story and etc. but im proud as a viewer for you that you taking steps. Peace
hey! I agree, it all depends on the individual, and what you're looking to get out of life. For me, it was a great decision to stop and helped me to achieve many goals I had put off. That may not be necessary at all for other people, and I totally agree, for those who are suffering from illness or chronic pain weed may be a viable solution (I am not a doctor lol). Thanks for watching and giving some input.
Weed doesn't affect how smart you are at all it depends on the person, weak minded people with no will power stay stupid lazy growing even more stupid, I smoke 3 to 8 joints a day just under a Oz a week but since I've smoked heavily I've learnt basics of plumbing electricals chemistry which I didn't really get at high school at all but this vid is bull just a person who won't reach his whole potential weed just enhances deepest part see I like learning stuff I don't know, I get bored of everything so I've learnt and done loads, but weed doesn't do that he just is a lazy person and weed brought his true lazy self out and he messed his own life because he couldn't be asked but now choosing to blame weed because he has no one else to blame
Hey, thanks for the support! If weed works for you that's awesome. I just find I operate better without it. This was my own personal experience. If it doesn't resonate then it's not applicable to you :) I'm very proud of the things I accomplished during the time I was smoking weed... I started my own business, learned martial arts, got in great shape and followed many other curiosities... I just found that I enjoyed all of those things more sober. Hope all is well 🙏
Sorry bro, but you`re full of shit, some one has to tell it to you. You think weed is enhancing your learning, but it´s actually holding you back. You may have a stronger drive to learn shit than people who are sober, I will give you that, not being a potato while blazing 8 joints is a feat (that I would not believe at face value, but I´ll give you the benefit of the doubt). But what you fail to realize is that your potential would be improved by a large magnitude if you were sober. It is very sad that you think that you need an intoxicant to be able to learn. Marijuana impairs cognitive ability, it makes learning things WORSE not better. You would not make this excuse for any other drug, you would not make this excuse for someone popping 8 pain-killers a day, you would not make this excuse for someone drinking 8 beers a day. You are an addict and are trying to rationalize your addiction. I understand that you will probably respond to this with hostility and dismiss it completely, but as someone who also has the weed bug, I really am telling you this in hopes that you become a better person.
I've been in such a weird relationship with weed. I basically can't smoke anymore for many of the reasons you touched on, but I have a crazy love for being around high-quality weed, lol. But yeah, the paranoia/borderline psychosis that hit with every high was just too much. It robbed me of ambition, mental clarity, focus, and intelligence. However, instead of suppressing certain thoughts and emotions, it would instead bring them to the surface..violently lol.
Wow so this video is getting way more views than I originally anticipated. To all those dropping comments, liking the vid, and subscribing I really appreciate it. Whether you agree or disagree I appreciate the interaction and I'm happy to chat in the comments with anyone who has something to add.
My regular content is about Books, Jiu Jitsu, Philosophy, and honestly just whatever I find interesting. Perhaps I'll make another weed video since this seems to have struck a chord.
Regardles, Thanks Folks!
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NPC found. Imagine ignoring all the demonstrated and studied medicinal avenues of cannabis all because you're too irresponsible to use it maturely. Lol you're missing out too bud, but you do you!
@@HondaFan470 Thanks for commenting fellow NPC! Appreciate the support.
@@taylor-kenny Stay immature and thanks for supporting the prohibition of this amazing medicine with misinformation!
@@HondaFan470 I am being 100% honest when I say I appreciate the support. What have I said that is immature? If you provide some genuine feedback. I'm happy to respond :)
One of the biggest realizations I had with my relationship with weed over the years was that, when I started, I had a lot of good going on already. Weed wasn't as much of an escape as it was an "experience" enhancer. Working out twice a day, full time job, sex life, massive friend circles. I didn't need weed, I just enjoyed it as an extra to my already progressive life.
Then, life happened. I fell off of everything. No friends, no job, barely a sex life, no working out. Huge fall out. BUT, I STILL smoked weed daily.
I was seeking the same feelings of those good times, without those good things, within weed. Then, I became addicted to it (mentally).
I quit smoking weed over a month ago and have taken on drastic changes that have done nothing but move me forward and make me a happier, more productive person again, doing a LOT of those things I used to do and feeling natural and unforced about it. Weed wouldn't have let me make the effort I've made.
Hell yeah dude! Love to hear it. Get after it. Keep making those small incremental changes that push you in the right direction.
The pandemic did this to me. It destroyed every good aspect of my life that I had in 2019, but I still had weed. In fact, it was the only positive thing that I had left after March 2020 was through with me. Now, weed is preventing me from rebuilding a new life. The pandemic is now four years ago and I'm now 40. I love weed, but I have to stop so I can reclaim my life.
>"I was seeking the same feelings of those good times, without those good things, within weed. Then, I became addicted to it (mentally)."
This is exactly where I'm at. Weed is an experience enhancer. During the good times it's amazing. During the bad times, well, it amplifies the bad times. Yet, we keep going back to it because we remember what it was during the good times and long for that.
what kills me is this young generation really believes that smoking weed everyday all day is okay I'm from the I'm an 80s baby and back in my day the highest potency that you could find was no more than 3 to 4% now 35 years later the potency of marijuana could reach anywhere between 28 to 30% of even heard they have strange that a 40% can you imagine that that's 10 times more then we used to have in my day I say that to I'm pretty sure the addiction percentage has skyrocketed so young people please understand this can cause a lot of psychological especially if you're already depressed or have anxiety it will make it worse believe me and it will take away your ambitions and keep you broke you can take my advice or you can live and learn.
My thoughts exactly, I got stuck in a mindset of thinking it was normal and ok to be high most of the day. I was able to get away with it for a couple years but eventually it caught up with me and I was so deep in at that point I didn't even realize weed was the culprit.
Weed has now become a HARD DRUG causing more and more addictions with the high THC content..
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I’ve smoked weed all day every day since 13, I’m now 47 and it’s had no ill effects t on me. Cannabis has no addictive properties so any addiction you feel is psychological, that means it’s your weak mentality, NOT the weed. You can become psychologically addicted to anything, if I get addicted to wanking do penises need to be banned? Sex addicts exist, I’m guessing the act of sex is the problem, right? Thing that I find bananas about weed, it’s proven it has no addictive properties yet it’s the only thing that gets blamed for a psychological addiction rather than the person having a weak mentality
I am young and I am on my second day of quitting weed. Pray for me
Needed this today. Going on 27 years and today is the day I break the cycle.
How has it gone?
Godspeed brother
Update?
You got this!
? U ok
day 2, struggling, but im focusing at the bigger picture
we got this bro keep pushing, its day 3 for me
Stay strong. You will overcome and be a much stronger person soon.
@@Graveyard_666 still going strong I feel much better, was at a party few days ago where weed was all around me and I didn’t smoke it’s a good feeling being able to push through it
im 37, I smoked my first at 20 years old. Today I stopped.
Something I realized when reading over many comments on this video, is that literally every single person who has quit weed has experienced profound, positive change in their lives. And then there are people who criticize and/or admonish them for getting clean, likely because they are addicts, though they’d never admit it. Addiction, like misery, loves company.
I smoked for years on end then quit for 6 months and felt absolutely zero difference other than waking up faster and being more clear in the morning. I started smoking again and nothing has changed for the negative. The real problem is that a lot of weed smokers will automatically assume that any and all of their problems is due to weed when in reality most peoples problem is lack of sunlight proper nutrition and intense exercise and quitting weed will only give them a pink cloud effect that will wear off sooner or later.
I think it boils down to each individual and how their body reacts to weed and the amount of weed being consumed. I agree it also had to do with other factors like diet and exercise, as well.
I’m beyond grateful that I was able to stop before I turned 22. It was my easiest escape for 7 years and weed began to define me as an adult. When I quit I finally gained control over myself, my instincts and became able to see a good future. If you’re struggling or on the fence, just realize smoking is a habit that can be broken, no matter how near and dear it may be to your soul
you can easily smoke and still be very successful and get things accomplished.
@@stoned_kakapo8736 I completely agree. I don’t want to deny that weed can be genuinely helpful or the least harmful escape a person can have. But that’s not the case for everyone, some of us just use it as an addictive drug and can’t differentiate the good effects from the bad. Honestly dude, I still love being around my friends that smoke, seeing them happy and able to use it to relax. But I know that for me it was all-consuming and prevented me from being accountable (I could always get high to avoid feeling consequences).
why specifically before you turned 22
@@stoned_kakapo8736 Same with cocaine...
@@thorrz47 while I was 21 I started to feel the weight of adulthood more. When I turned 18 I kind of saw being an adult as an excuse to do what I want. But I wasn’t ready to accept accountability. That’s when a lot of my substance abuse got worse, and when I stopped fucking around with the worse shit I ended up still smoking on the daily. At this point I wanna figure my life out and sobriety is the best way to see things clearly. I dabbed enough the past few years 😅
Weed is insidious. It’s perceived as benign which also makes it dangerous in comparison to drugs like heroin, cocaine and other harder drugs. It robs you of your ambition and mental faculties. Taking a 30 day break definitely puts things in perspective.
That was my experience as well. Once a month, its not so bad, but once a month can lead to everyday, and that's when you start to suffer the long term effects over time.
Smoked for 10 years straight, I’m only 25 and I was a heavy smoker. So heavy in fact that it’s been 45 days since I quit cold turkey and I’m still failing piss tests and I only weigh 125 at 5 foot 10 inches(no body fat whatsoever) but since I quit 45 days ago I quit my job and landed a actual career. The house has been clean every day bc I’m constantly in the mood to be productive. I’ve been waking up early every morning without an alarm clock with so much energy. Started working out again and got engaged. All in 45 days. Had to use synthetic pee to get the job but once it’s out of my system I’m gona be 100% clean with no plans to ever start back. So far has been the best decision I’ve made. Got me out of my comfort zone
Congrats dude! That's awesome. Love to hear stories like this.
Yes good stuff thanks for sharing. I'm wondering if you could explain without being elaborate or too personal what pushed you to want to quit
Crazy you peed hot for so long. I smoked for 50 years, so maybe I’ll always fail piss tests, lol. Who cares; the freedom is worth it!
Great to hear man!
It took 100 days exactly to have clear urine
I’m on my 1st week of my stopping chronic weed consumption… and I am truly looking forward for eliminating the habit 🙏🏼
It just hit me (hard) when I realized I’ve been smoking for literally 25 years!!!
Thank you for the video 😊🌻
Congrats on 1 week and you're welcome! Best of luck :)
@@taylor-kenny thank you for the support 🤩🙏🏼
I still can't let go my habit that's the last one I need to break I quit alcohol finally but ŵeed is gonna be harder
I’ve been smoking since 2003. I know the struggle. But we can do it! I recommend Louise Hay’s audiobooks here on youtube for positive affirmations. They helped me alot.
I'll be 38 on Monday..been smoking for 24 years..un real to think it has been that long
Did anybody else come out of the weed bubble after about 6 months of not smoking it?? And then realise, what the hell was I thinking being a pot-head!! Ten years of thinking I was sort of cool...... idiot!! 🤓
Exactly! It wasn't until I stopped that I realized how much of a stoner I had been.
I hated how I couldn't dream anymore 😑 and the munchies were too intense
I work everyday, have a family, am a baseball coach and I smoke weed everyday when I am done with everything, in the evening. On weekends, I wake n bake. It’s awesome. I also love growing cannabis. I haven’t had a drink of alcohol in 16 years tho. Couldn’t be happier.
Appreciate the comment and the support! I'm happy you've found a balance that works for you.
You managed to have kids while smoking every day?
Regardless, you’re wasting your potential. I quit 4 months ago and I am much happier now. I still grow it but no longer consume.
Excellent video, brother. Pot was my 1st love, and it definitely affected my life negatively when used on a consistent basis.
Thank you! Exactly, the reason it became a problem was because I loved it haha.
I started smoking weed since my teenage. Got addicted to crack for over 18 years. Crack addiction actually destroyed my life. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly.8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, Crack, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.
I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
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Psychedelics are a powerful mind altering and life changing type of drug. They have crazy potential to fix various areas of one’s life in many different ways. I’m so glad you kicked that habit and are doing way better now. No one deserves to go through that kind of addiction and be stuck in that vicious cycle. Love❤️
@@mystepdadbeatsmeplz866I swear I keep seeing that same comment in other TH-cam videos. I wonder why they are botting comments for that.
I'm 29 and I quit weed one year ago. I was smoking daily for 10 years. So pretty much the same as you. Only difference is that I had a panic attack last time I smoked which just put me off it for good. Although I was anyway starting to enjoy weed less and less and it was making me paranoid and overthink too much. One year on and it's the best thing I could have done. I'm sharper in work, much better socially, fitter and stronger, and much less anxiety. I'm actually greatful for the panic attack as I think I was too addicted to stop just on the basis of finances or social life.
Thanks fot the video
Thanks for watching! Congrats on one year. I agree, the anxiety and over thinking seemed to get worse, or maybe I was more aware of it the older I got.
@guitarszen Hey, appreciate the input. I think this can be true, but I'd argue that for a lot of people the imbalance is actually that they are high all the time!
Cannabis is not always the main issue, but it certainly can be.
I am way less anxious, way more productive, and happier overall, sober.
I don't blame cannabis for my problems, I abused it, but step 1 to handling my problems was quitting cannabis. Which allowed me to take the other steps I needed to take. Hope all is well my dude.
@guitarszenno you're wrong, man. Weed affects everyone differently. No one is trying to demonize it and treat it like it's the devil. I've had the worst most debilitating anxiety I've ever had on weed long term, and several people in my life have told me as much. If you're predisposed to anxiety, weed is wonderful in the short term, but seriously detrimental after long periods of usage. Maybe it doesn't affect you that way, but don't try and tell people what they do or don't feel.
im 28 will be 29 in october i just threw all my shit out. im done i hate that i overthink like crazy.
I don't know anyone who stopped smoking and said "damn, that's was a bad decision I should have continued smoking".
😂😂😂 incredibly accurate.
Thanks Taylor. I’ve been feeling the same for a hot min. Everything is cool but I’m slumped.. I’ve been waking baking for more than a decade. I operate normal cause my tolerance is high and sh!t. I’m to the point where it’s not making feel good. I now realize that I’m inhaling my money. I am not against ganja but I believe it’s my time to quit. I give you mad respect and I wish you well brutha. 🤙🏼
Do it. I am 20 and I got stoned daily for years. 3 months sober and I've genuinely never felt better.
People should worry about being addicted to food more than anything. Its killing errbody up in here
Day-12 for me after almost 12 years smoking everyday. I had a period of being clean and sober (7 years) in my 20’s and started smoking again. After many years and getting sick way too often (colds that would travel from nose and head to my chest, took a good few weeks to get totally better) and feeling way too dependent on it. Lots of coughing and chest congestion. Nothing feels as good as the freedom from any kind of substance, addiction and dependency sucks! I’m through the worst of it but looking forward to being able to sleep without melatonin and also getting my energy back, which has a lot to do with the quality of sleep getting off it. I’m committed to riding it out, looking forward to seeing what I’m like (and feel) totally clean and sober!🌱
Thank you for posting this! Today after many unsuccessful attempts I've finally decided to quit for good and your reasons and story resonated with me. I don't need that shit in my life anymore
You're welcome! I'm happy you found it helpful.
Hey that's great mate! My advice is to not pat yourself on the back on day 1. Give it a few months or even a year before saying you quit, especially since you've had unsuccessful attempts. It's a common mistake people make and it gives them a sense of accomplishment and then they relapse
I started smoking when I was 15. It was always with friends. Then 10 years went by, then 15. Next thing I knew I was 30 n I was working all the time n no time for friends so I was smoking alone. Which was cool. But then I started having these thoughts of death. And not self deletion, but I started going into deep thought at work and at home about how fast life is going. How I was already basically half way through my lifespan and how quick the first half went. and how I was scared to die. N I started getting panic attacks, depression, and even crying from it. Then I realized it was only happening directly after I smoked. N I would smoke like 5 times a day even at work. I dealt with that feeling for 5 more years. Once I realized it was the weed making me paranoid, I instantly said “well let me quit n see if I still have these thoughts.” So i stopped and whattaya know, the paranoia went away. I’m 36 now I don’t even know how long it’s been. Probably over a year now. I have so much more money too. N I was a hardcore smoker, people to this day still think I’m lying when I say I quit. N I wanna smoke again but I don’t want those thoughts, so I don’t.
Also, I still only get 5 hours of sleep a night, but I have the craziest dreams every night. I actually reach REM sleep. I haven’t dreamt in like 20 years that’s wild. But the dreams are always creepy and full of anxiety. But at least I wake up feeling refreshed. I agree with your message. I’m still pro weed, and it helped me with anxiety and depression when I was younger, but it started having reverse affects as an adult, and as odd as it still is to say, it’s really not for me anymore.
Congrats! That's awesome you were able to make the change. I can concur, the dreams get wild haha. I also had similar thoughts happening about how fast life was going. How my 20s just seemed to go by in a flash. In reality so many good things happened but I also could have made better use of my time. That was definitely a driving force for me to quit. I have more thoughts, maybe I'll make a video about it.
Hey man, can i have your ig or fb or something? I want to talk to you
I also quit weed over a year ago, I smoked a couple times this summer and overall I decided I just don't enjoy it.
The reason I quit was because I was depressed and realized one time while I was high that it made me think about everything way too much and I decided right then and there I no longer enjoyed it or wanted to partake anymore.
Glad this connected Shane. I felt similarly. I used to think the deep thoughts I'd get from weed were helpful, and then one day I realized I needed to stop thinking so much and starting doing more. :)
You can’t handle the truth that’s why lmao 😂. What’s really depressing is are glorious leaders in the us are nothing but criminals and pedos.
Number one thing is being self aware. I'm 60 days sober and honestly not much different than when I was smoking. Granted, I wasn't a major pothead. I would only get high at nights. I would still eat clean, go to work, school, lift weights, walk outdoors, etc. It did cause sleep issues when I tried to quit, but I'm slowly recovering from that. I might try to do it once a week now, but if I start doing it multiple days in a row I'll probably quit again. The hardest part is making it to one week sober, after that, you forget about it.
Agreed, for me after 1-2 weeks it got much easier. Being self aware is much easier when you're not stoned all the time lol
I'm the same, I'd just smoke at night and functioned normally other times. But I can't moderate. I've tried a few times to limit myself, like only using on weekends. I just can't do it. The restricting makes me crave it more. I'm really struggling now deciding if I'm willing to give it up completely though.
this is exactly how im feeling rn. day 3 no weed from high THC use everyday. is a lot but i would like to remind everyone this is curable. much love ❤
I was smoking weed on & off for the last two years (almost every day last year) and I quit in November. I feel way different now just two months later. I think it chips away at your drive, motivation, & focus slowly over time. The dangerous thing about weed is the negatives feel so negligible.. You get stuck in a haze & don’t notice how it’s negatively affecting you in the moment. Honestly all that smoking wasn’t worth it at all. It takes away too much from your potential and I don’t think most daily smokers will see the real consequences a decade in. Let’s not even talk about what all those fumes will do to your lungs.. By the time you’ve been inhaling all that into your body, I’m sure you’ve done some type of irreversible damage. I honestly feel so lucky to have quit after just a year or two of smoking it. Most people who make it to that point continue for at least a couple more. It’s just not worth it in the end!
This was my experience exactly. Except I got stuck for much longer for various reasons haha congrats on quitting! Thanks for watching.
there are many, many potential negatives. Including heart attack, arrest, and STROKE. And who knows about cancer, that stuff you don't FIND OUT until it happens....often out of NOWHERE.
HBP, too
popular as it is, NO, we do NOT know everything about cannabis, even in 2024. Not so certain it is cracked up to be what people claim it is.
I've been smoking for 13 years, with brief periods of not, i stopped completely 1 year ago, and it was by far one of the best decisions i could've made in my life. What weed did for me is put a lid on my emotions, and i've been a consistent user, sometimes heavy, sometimes loose. The tricky part, once i would stop smoking, in 5 days approx. all emotions would come flowing, and sometimes if not often, in very nasty ways.
Also, i've heard somewhere that smoking weed lowers the IQ by 5, do with that information what you will, so weed just might make one ''dumber''.
What i exceptionally disliked about weed is that everything was revolving around it. I would neglect my relationships, my home, my hobbies regularly and put weed above it. Something i also disliked weed for is that it made me fine with being bored and doing nothing and wasting away.
Also i would only hang around with other people who smoked weed, neglecting healthier people in my life. Also, i was hugely in denial, despite smoking for such a long time i didn't think i was being addicted. Also i was way more tolerant of things and behaviors that i usually wouldn't put up with, in myself and others.
I was often paranoid and would have psychotic episodes, i was very paranoid and anxious. And despite all these negatives, and there is so many more i didn't name, i would keep smoking, which is arguably the worst part. Like i would light one up and my first thought would be ''you don't even like this, why are you doing this'' and next day i'd forget it and do it all over again. Like being able to think and see things clearly now for what feels like half a lifetime, is really a blessing. I think one just needs to make a list of negatives and positives, and see how much the negatives actually outweigh the positives.
I could go on and on about how my life has improved but the point is- we delude ourselves that we need it, when life is better without it, by a longshot.
Hey dude, Incredible story. I relate to all of this big time. Congrats on 1 year! "It made me fine with being bored and doing nothing..." ain't that the truth.
I just want to say thank you 🙏
I’ve quit for a month before and decided hey let me celebrate I can control my urges now and I’ve relapsed for the entire year. I’m 4 days clean now and actually gonna give it another try because I’ve lost all creativity and productivity and it blows my mind because I’m a creative person by nature and it’s how I make money. I’m now broke and can’t even start a family because I’m broke and it depresses me. Thanks again for this detailed video, I wish myself the best.
Congrats on deciding to stop! That's the first step.
My best piece of advice is to get used to being bored... for me that's when my urges to smoke came. When you feel the boredom start to settle in, pick up a book, start a new project, exercise etc. find some activity to fill that space.
Over time those will become your new go to habits.
Good luck :)
@@taylor-kenny it’s been working so far, still challenging but working as I have my partner to go along on this journey with me. We are 14 days clean today and still pushing through, thank you for the tips ❤️
@@chrissy8284 wow nice! I can relate to your story. What I can recommend is to buy CBD weed (if its available) which does give some relaxation but does not give you a high. Plus its cheap.
@guitarszen I think taking responsibility for your situation is always the first step. It just so happens for some of us that first step is quitting weed.
I am not asking you or anyone else to quit weed, only providing the perspective that I gained through my own experience.
@guitarszen I'm confused by this response, so are you saying I should keep smoking? I'm honestly trying to understand you're philosophy here.
so glad i didnt get into weed at all until later in life, got all my goals done first! [lolz] --but yeah i'm sure i still should quit, yeahhhhhhh... I just wish I had a reason to be the better more clear version of myself, I dont think I have any real reason or anything to look forward to by quitting it sucks tho
The Water Hose is an excellent metaphor for the emotional blockage and how the pressure builds up. Ive had a huge rush of emotions that at first felt random but then the realization hit that it was how much I had been suppressing with getting high. Im almost three weeks sober and still dealing with the withdrawals. But I would rather stay sober than try to get sober again.
Exactly, it is very strange how certain feelings or thoughts will just come to the surface after spending a longer period of time sober. It's been a while for me, but I'm still having these epiphanies.
I really do think that there was a whole area of my consciousness that got caught in the fog of being stoned for many years.
@@taylor-kennythat is delusional asf.. wtf?
Withdrawals for three weeks? Are you sure you weren’t smoking heroin
@@jakebeckmann9372 Elaborate, I'm curious!
@@jakebeckmann9372 Delusional? Not really. It may not be your personal experience but I can absolutely say without a doubt that I’ve unknowingly used marijuana to suppress bad emotions. It only became clear to me when I quit that things in my life were in fact not okay and that I had been ignoring them because marijuana helped me put blinders on. Everybody’s bodies react different, my wife smokes all day everyday and functions extremely well. I on the other hand would get CHS, sleep issues, ignore issues in my life, etc. I’m happy to hear you never had any poor effects or withdrawal but your experience isn’t the experience of others.
I am ambivalent about my weed usage. I was never a heavy smoker, and in recent years I smoke once or twice a week on average, one little nug, not even half a joint's-worth. Weed gave me so much, in terms of creativity, and in terms of connection with my partners over the years. It made me a much better musician, not just by making me be really into the music I play when I'm high, but also by showing and reminding me how music should feel. Weed taught me a lot about myself.
Despite all the positive, I'm pretty sure weed has its negative effects on me, even at my fairly moderate usage. I wonder how stopping weed would affect me. I did stop for a month here and there, but I can't say I felt much of a difference. I would probably have to stop for about 3 months next. But honestly, I don't want to stop. I feel that for the time being the positive still outweighs the negative.
If you don’t wanna stop because u see no difference just remember that quitting weed is not only for a feeling but you can also prevent liver cancer, lung cancer, them bronchitis type coughs etc 👍🏾
@@ifwrainbow190 Fair point, but I doubt that smoking 3-4 puffs of weed smoke through a bong once a week is gonna increase my cancer risk in any significant way.
100% this was me last year. After work the only thing I’d look forward to was smoking or popping an edible. Glad I was able to kick this habit to the curb. What’s scary is that most people are in denial about their addiction to marijuana.
My goal with this video was to hopefully reach a few people who might be in that state of denial. I certainly was for a long time. Congrats on getting things figured out!
It's been two months of not smoking and I still have these cravings. I try go to for long walks since I live nearby the park. I can actually use my lungs to my full capacity. I've noticed that I'm willing to try different things that I would have said no to just due to the weed that I was consuming. I waited till I was 21 to start smoking, but now being 25 I'm just now understanding the harm weed can have on your mental and how you interact with people.
Congrats on two months! That's awesome. I totally agree, weed can keep you entrenched in the same cyclical habits. Also I think it's much easier to confidently try new things when we aren't high 😅
Never smoke this shit again, im 25 too and smoked for 9 years, i just lose 9 years of my life that i will never get back, but the future is up to me.
imagine needing to smoke a plant to survive OMEGALUL XD
quitting weed aint shit. you sleep bad for a week maybe, then you're golden. ez money. if you get any of these "anxiety" affects, thats on you, and weed isn't your ticket.
I’m 13 days into quitting and I hear about the trouble sleeping part a lot but so far for me it’s been the opposite.. I can fall asleep no problem but I find myself having issues staying asleep, I actually wake up a solid 2-4 hours earlier… it can definitely be a bit frustrating because melatonin doesn’t really do anything to keep me asleep it will make me pass out sure but I think it wears off by the time I wake up…
Fingers crossed this will begin to fade with time
heyo thanks for watching! I found I had to wait around 30 days for the overall physical side effects of quitting to balance out. I didn't really have any acute issues with quitting, but I don't think my body "balanced" out until around the 30 day mark. Good luck!
@@taylor-kenny thanks man. It’s been a struggle but there is for sure a level of self pride in quitting as well. I started smoke weed when I was 11 years old… I’m 29. 18 years of my life man. End of an era. Couldn’t be happier to have made the decision to quit. These videos help a lot
bro is that Zbrush in the background ? or some kind of 3D program ? cheers
hahah good catch, it's actually Gaea, a terrain generation software. I have a 3D channel where I make C4D tutorials.
@@taylor-kenny knew it ha! I work as a 3D freelancer myself and Gaea is great! I am in the process of quitting weed as well. Have you tried smoking herbs with little to no CBD ? in Holland it is legal to buy these.
Fun for teens and twenties but in your 30s gotta slow down or even stop because you have bigger responsibilities and priorities
100% I definitely felt a huge shift as I hit my late twenties and then 30, just started feeling like a waste of time.
If you need to quit weed to be more productive. That's fine Go with God. Be more productive it's your life. But advocating as if weed addiction is a real pathology Is the silliest first world problem I've ever heard from a Man
I wouldn't even really say I was "addicted" but it was a habit I had that kept me from achieving my full potential. I'm not trying to convince anyone to stop smoking weed but I think there are quite a few people who know they may benefit from cutting back. This video is for those people. It's all up to the individual.
Weed addiction is 100% real my friend.
The excuses people make for not being able to handle life without weed is hilarious, imagine being controlled by a plant, pathetic
Weed has wasted so much of my time.
All that matters is that you choose to not waste your time moving forward :)
I'm 42, I've been smoking weed consistently - I mean I have hardly missed a day since I was 15... I did quit for 9 months while on probation and my life got better quick.. Built a successful online business and found my beautiful wife...Started smoking weed again.... Business collapsed (cause i just didn't care) and my wife left me.... She fell in love with he sober me... I never thought to quit "Voluntarily" until this year when I read the New Testament. I Don't drink.... but I've never been much of a sober adult at all... Maybe SOBER should be the new drug
Thank you for your comment, I would agree, that being sober is the best drug for living a fulfilling life in my opinion.
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With the availability of carts these days, and given how discreet and concealable they are, it is insanely difficult to quit. The ability to become blasted within seconds without having to roll, without any combustion, flame, smelly smoke, smelly herb, or grueling cleanup of a bong, pipe etc. Crazy high THC% and terpene profiles make the withdrawals hell. I’m currently in a damn cycle of being on weed for a few weeks and then taking 1-2 months off, then repeat. It’s a love-hate relationship for sure.
Thanks for the comment, dude! and appreicate the support with the other comments haha. I didn't realize how controversial my experience would be.
That sounds way more like a YOU problem than a weed problem.
1. Do not smoke to numb the pains of life, do it to reflect and think about them, your brain is in a more creative state and will allow you to actually.
2. Do not abuse, obviously. You literally stopped for a month and, instead of going back to an enjoyable activity, you went straight to daily consumption
3. Do not go to bed high, wait until you're back down
4. Have control over the amounts of weed you put in your body, it's not just a nug, it's whatever it weighs
5. Do not smoke weed that f*cking young, your brain isn't even ready
6. It is vital you understand the % of different cannabinoids and terpenes in your weed and how each affects you
And I say all of this because it baffles me that people still talk about productivity, sleep, eating disorders and numbness when those things are in your control. You can be productive on weed, you can use that creativity you fell to actually feel and be smarter, the munchies aren't real hunger, don't just get high because you're tired and sad. It's all about self control.
Thanks for watching and commenting! The video is about self-control which for me was quitting :)
Not smoking weed doesn't make you smarter lmfao tf
For you that may be true! Not here to tell anyone to quit who doesn't want to.
I've never been for or against weed, a lot of my freinds smoked it or whatever. But personally I am a very easily addicted person who falls into a lot of dependency, due to a lot of stages in my life I have always had a desire to partake in alcohol, smoking, drugs, but I am really fearful because I personally can be quite self destructive. Not saying weed would nececarily make me fall into that, but its more so the idea that I do not want to ever develop a dependency on anything other than myself. Going to the gym, doing bouldering every week - shit I may start BJJ like you have, have really helped me through a lot of my periods in life
Exactly, I wouldn't say I'm against weed, but I am against being dependent on a substance in order to enjoy life. Definitely try BJJ it's so much fun and a great too for self development!
I just turned 28 in August and my relationship with weed was eerily similar to yours apart from the fact that I already quit 3 times for 3 months each this year and last. But somehow I always went back and it all started with 1 joint. Its been 3 weeks and I'm off weed FOR GOOD. I'm getting my appetite back, my pumps in the gym are insane but mentally I still feel a bit depressed. I hope it will get better. Thank you
That's awesome, I bet things will start to feel much better soon! Keep it up.
Hope things have been better for you since you posted this!!
I hope things have improved! How do you feel now?
It's better to feel that depression than escape from it. It's counterintuitive but I think it's for the better if you can actually work through the tough feelings. You're not alone
I don't think anyone is saying its weeds fault or that its not a medicine if used correctly. That's pretty common and obvious knowledge. I think what he mean by "1 joint" is the scenario of "oh I will smoke this one time, and be okay" and then proceed to fall back into the habit. You don't need to defend weed. While weed CAN be beneficial, for a lot of people its objectively not compatible with their mindset, and function.
@guitarszen
Very similar experience to me. I quit because I moved somewhere I couldn't get it anymore...... 3 years later I tried it again and it was a totally different experience..... Didn't consume for another 4 years, then went and smoked way too much in 1 go on holiday and had a crazy almost out of body experience. I then realized I actually don't like it anymore (which was sad). Feel like I grew out of it, I changed so much without it that when I smoked it, I didn't recognize myself. I think smoking weed for a long time every day makes things blurry which you don't notice , only after not smoking for some years, you realize how much clearer and fresher things are without it. BUT, all in all, 8 years later, I still have craving..... which is strange
Sounds very similar to me. I think for me a lot of it was definitely just growing up a bit... I just didn't like feeling hazy for large chunks of my day anymore. I've smoked twice in the past year with a friend of mine while watching the UFC and I did enjoy it, but I would never go back to daily consumption on my own again.
It really depends on how your weed is grown and what strain it is
If you can not handle your shit than don't smoke.This only applys to some people, I am a huge stoner and very happy and doing very well in life! Going on 25 years!
It all depends on the individual and what you want out of life. My experience does not apply to everyone by any means.
@@taylor-kennyso, stop making shit posts and get a job
I stoped because of my breathing, now I feel awesome, some of my old fiends can’t even play basketball cause they run out of breath, I said, hell no, not me. And also my mental health was getting worse.
I'm also on a "30 days" break challenge.
First 2 weeks have been tough, but I already start feeling better in many ways, including motivation. I will try to keep this "break" going for longer.
Thanks for sharing, we often hear from our smokers friend that weed is great, but tend to be in denial about the negative consequences.
The first two weeks are the hardest part. That was my experience as well, everyone tells us it's fine, it's no big deal... and it doesn't at first but eventually the negative side effects will catch up to you. Good luck with your break!
@@taylor-kenny - thanks for the encouragement and inspiration.
It's good to have young "voices" who are relatable and share experiences like this.
"Dry January" became a thing even for young people who enjoy going out.
Maybe your "30 day challenge" could become the equivalent for smokers somehow.
@@camillecotillard8706 That would be interesting! I'll have to think on that some more.
For me its all a tradeoff,
I have strong adhd and i can either take stimulants that make me loose my inner voice and stop all creattive thinking or risk procrastinating on weed but with the ability to focuse and be creative.
For now, weed makes me more productive but also kinda lazy when it comes to anything containing going outside
Yeah definitely, I won't deny it had some benefits when I first started using it. Those were just outweighed by the cons eventually.
weed is medicine from the gods. sorry for your loss, maybe you will return at a different point in time and reconnect.
Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate the support. I think the gods have found another medicine for me.
However it is not the only medicine from the Gods, and everyone responds differently.
100% i do know booze is probably from the dark side
Did it or did it make you more arrogant & delusional my experience is people think there better it's just arrogance, prove me wrong surpass Elon with your new found super intelligence.
haha its possible! This was just my experience. I wouldn't tell anyone to stop if they feel like it's not a problem. My goal with this video was to reach people who already feel like they have an issue but are having a hard time stopping.
holy moly this video is EXACTLY how ive felt, like you pulled the words out of my brain. i smoked a lot in high school, then in college i took a 6 year break from weed because of a difficult psychedelic experience. then after i started smoking again i began to really miss that clear feeling i had in college, where my sense of creativity wasnt intertwined with a drug, and actually my songwriting was better (but perhaps more infrequent). i go through waves where every now and then ill just binge for a few days, but my life is objectively better in every way when im away from weed for a long time (closer to my emotions, better with girls, more active, more productive).
south park quote: “weed makes you okay with being bored” but when you’re bored is when you invent things and gain skills.
my current hack: use environment to change habits. i move/travel a lot, so when im about to move to a new place, i can decide if it should be untainted by weed, or if im allowed to go off the deep end a bit.
So glad to hear this is connecting with you. I think you nailed it on the head "weed makes you okay with being bored"... I totally agree. Usually when boredom is about to hit, that's when you're primed to do something that could improve your life. Read a book, hit the gym, talk to a friend, or just sit and think by yourself. Sober boredom hits different than when your high or drunk.
@@taylor-kenny yes! there's an uncomfortable tension in being bored that's hard to muster through if you know in the back of your mind a way that you can release that tension (weed)
Didn’t make you smarter when your stoned your iq drops and I smoke for medical. You stopped smoking and now your iq is sober so your you when your sober.
Exactly! That's precisely what I meant.
I'm currently in college and I started smoking my senior year of high school. I smoked into my freshman year of college (which is this year), I decided to slow down/ quit because I've noticed my first semester I wasn't as diligent with my work or the material wasn't sticking to me. But so far all these youtube videos has shown me, only good comes from quitting but of course I would like to enjoy it here and there. The sleep factor has been the only reason why I would relapse a couple times but like you said melatonin has been helping a lot.
hey dude, If I could go back and stop smoking weed in college, I totally would. I don't regret anything per say because that's the journey I decided to go on in life... but I wish I had taken better advantage of the opportunities that were presented to me during school and in the years just afterwards. Your ability to think clearly is a much more valuable asset than you realize.
That's not to say, don't have fun. Just don't get too carried away ahah
Fuck weed and alcohol. No man or substance will have control over me.
13 years of smoking, entering my second month of being pot free!! Tired of wasting my time being high all the time, I feel deep inside of having potentials of bettering my life that smoking weed just kept on hindering
“Durhang is a helluva drug”.
Leoman of the flails.
😂indeed it is.
This had me geekin 🤣.
Thats cool but im a construction workers with back and joint pain. I actually need it. And ive never felt better. You might feel clearer because youre not high😂 but your iq isn't going to change. But it's person to person. Get me some sativa and ill be more productive then all my co workers. Its personality. Some people just become blobs when high.
Im on that Seth Rogan(gets high everyday all day) frequency. Ima get shit done regardless of weed. Im going to keep ripping bongs and smoking my cones.
It's totally up to the individual, happy to hear you've got a balance that works for you!
Hey dude, I recently subscribed for your Malazan videos but I was very pleasantly surprised to see this video show up in my feed. My experience with weed was very similar to yours: 12+ years of daily usage (aside from short periods of attempted quitting or forced soberiety from travel), now just under 2 years weed free (Jan 10th). All the negatives and positives you experienced with weed resonated with me greatly. The disruption of sleep and night sweats when quitting were so horrible, melatonin was so helpful in that period. I feel I'm much better able to regulate my emotions and maintain focus now that my day doesn't revolve around getting high each day. According to the Quit Weed app I just passed 5K saved! Your video was very reaffirming and validating, so helpful to hear someone else had a similar experience as I did. Thanks for sharing!
Congrats that's so awesome! I really appreciate your comment. I was a bit nervous about uploading this video so it's great to know it connected with you. The ability to regulate our emotions and focus is something I no longer take for granted. Haha that's crazy you saved $5k I imagine I'm somewhere around there as well.
Yeah, well, yanno that's just like, uhh, your opinion man..
Nah in all seriousness, if quitting marijuana has helped you live your best life, more power to you and I'm happy as hell for you. However, there is something to be said for the positive experiences you've had because of it and this enlightenment it's brought you.
A lot of people see great increases in their quality of life after quitting but a lot of people see great decreases as well. I am one of the latter. It's not so much of an escape or an enhancer as other comments have mentioned (and something I've heard from other people irl) for me but rather something that helps me get through my day. I have a lot of problems, mental & physical, that weed helps soothe. I don't think I could live my best life without it at this point in time. Granted, I know I am using it as medication as a way to get by but it works better than therapy and I hate taking pills.
So it's cool to promote quitting but I don't think you should demonize marijuana entirely. Sure it might not be beneficial to binge all day for some but for others it definitely can be...
I guess tldr; moderation is key for recreational use but it still serves a medical purpose for others
I agree with you! I think quitting would be very beneficial for a lot of people BUT that does not apply to everyone. It's up to each person to find a balance that's right for them.
I started smoking from the age of 15, am 22 now and i had the realisation that i had to quit about 2 weeks ago. I used to do everything high, going to school high, college high, rolling high, not even only open mat i was high every lesson. I am really feeling a lot better and i feel like i am becoming a better version of myself, i did start out with the intention to take a tolerance break, but i am starting to realise that if i start smoking again, i might go down the spiral of smoking every day again, it would be great to use it responsibly and only smoke once a week, but we will see how i will deal with it after a month, if i feel like i start making it a daily habit again, i might cut it out all together, forever, great video btw.
Thanks for watching! Ahaha I've done quite a few bjj lessons stoned and looking back I don't think I learned anything doing that. What's crazy is how even after 30, 60, 90 days no weed, you'll find new benefits. You'll realize that you've done so much more in work, at jiu jitsu, and with your education.
I think the bottom line is this: if you employ discipline and you have balance then anything can work. I hate generalisations about topics like this because if youre not one of those people who smoke all day every day then what’s the issue?
If you are someone who smokes after work to unwind whilst maintaining a high speed lifestyle so for example job and hobbies etc… why would this be an issue especially if it helps?
I am one of them. I am 21 and work in financial services and will be going to university soon to study. I go to the gym and have as good a social life as I need what the hell exactly should I stop smoking for when it helps me so much with problems I have experienced since long before trying it for the first time?
I agree to a certain extent. What matters most is that you find the balance that's right for you.
I will say I consider myself a rather disciplined individual and had a lot of success when I was smoking weed. But the improvements I felt after I quit were undeniable. I felt very similar to you in my early twenties, but things changed as I got older.
That's just my experience though and I can't speak for you or anyone else.
Do what works best for you. I’m 42, and growing my own buds since I was 17. My home and cars are paid for, and I got some great income streams. I still believe mushrooms are the great motivator.
@@taylor-kennyI think of weed and substances as a tool, you can build a house with it or you can smack yourself in the bollocks with it. It’s down to the person. Many elite athletes smoke weed. So I don’t really like when people generalise, that’s all.
My partner and I smoke and take edibles. I have had a successful career in engineering and she is a professor. We socialize, we have lovely dates, and retain healthy relationships with friends and family. I also have obtained 8 advanced certifications across cloud engineering and Linux. We are also mentally healthy. I say this because it's possible to smoke weed or edibles and live an active and productive life. In my personal experience, it does not effect my intelligence or creativity. With that said, it's not for everyone, and if it's affecting your life negatively, then it may be time to think about it. Anything in excess, and having no balance, with anything, will not be good for you.
Hey thanks for watching! I totally agree, this video is about my own personal experience. I know many people who can balance their relationship with weed fine. Happy to hear that you and your partner have found a good balance.
@@taylor-kenny thank you for sharing your experience.
Thank you for this video! Same situation, around same age and you made it clear what I’m feeling. Thank you! 🙏🏽
You're welcome! I'm glad this resonated with you :) Best of luck.
the Phrase "Quitting weed made me smarter" is an unintelligent one. im glad all these peoples lives are more enjoyable and "productive". but it sounds like your blaming cannabis for your problems and as some one whos dealt with real addictions like heroin and cocaine blaming a substance for your down falls or lack of motivation is ignoring the real problem. removing any one thing from your life can not "Fix" it. you all quit smoking weed while simultaneously putting in the emotional and physical effort to improve your life and reach what ever goals that made you feel accomplished. dont downplay your accomplishment by telling your self your past short comings were all weeds fault.
I see what you're saying. The substance is not the core issue per say... you run to the substance to escape whatever issue you're dealing with. For me the substance I used to escape was weed.
Though I will say quitting weed, lead to me solving my issues because I had the energy to start addressing the things I needed to address.
In regard to the title, obviously weed did not boost my IQ BUT quitting helped me regain control of my brain. I also began to feel much sharper.
So how often is it okay to smoke
I think it's up to the individual!
2 weeks off it after 12 years bro.
Time too quit and invest every cent I spent on weed into stocks and crypto.
I was doing about 150£ a week around 200$
Good luck dude!
People often say weed isn't addictive. And yes, while weed isn't considered clinically addictive as there's no physiological dependency on it, anything can be an addiction when it consumes your life. I think people need to be much more cautious and responsible when recommending or speaking highly of weed. It's not the answer; it can make life a lot worse. You won't realize it, but those days of low functioning add up. That's not how anyone should live life.
Lol made me smarter. So many smart rich people smoke. Stop with the click bait.
There have been medical research on this that i have not read but i do not think it will say that it makes you smarter.
It decreeses your sleep quality and that makes you dumber.
And if you smoke while the brain is developing it will reduce the iq. And that makes you dumber
The people who give advice on weed forums must be maulding over this.
They are maulding indeed lmao I never knew my personal experience could be so offensive.
Smoking in teen years affects the brain development more than one who starts in their 20's
Why is TH-cam showing me everybody's problems -_- I don't even smoke weed..
I apologize that the algo fed this to you lol
watching while smoking
Blaze it!
I’m going through it right now smoked most of my life and I’m 44 and my mental health is really really bad I need too quit feeling positive.
Let's go my man! Acknowledging the issue is step 1. You've got this.
I like smoking weed when I know I can. I never do it if I got stuff to do, since I can't manage to be productive whilst high.
Sounds like a good balance to me!
Eh, i dunno. I smoke daily but only at night really to help sleep. Im not walki g around all day waiting to get high. Im glad quitting helped this guy, but its not gunna do the same to everyone.
Yeah, it's definitely up to the individual. My goal was to speak to those people who already feel like they might need to quit.
I feel really bad bc the shit you say is really sad lol sucks 2 suck tbh I'm Willie Nelson
All good, it's TH-cam I expect some wild comments lol
Has your weed addiction transferred over to any other areas of your life? Do you find yourself leaning on something else to make you feel good now that weed isn’t in the picture?
Definitely, these were things I was already doing but after quitting weed, I just leaned into them more. Mainly Jiu Jitsu and Reading.
Quitting weed made me dumber. I loathe life sober and time is speeding by regardless. Time really sped up the last five years in my world. I wish I could find some old strains of weed. Yes to the needing weed for creativity, that made a huge difference.
Excuses for not having the balls to quit lmao, you are controlled by a plant, pathetic.
Now you're a square 😅
TRUE!
U just changed ur life and weed had nothing to do with anything. Stop blaming weed for ur shortfalls you control ur life and you make your own decisions its not weed its just u period its all in ur head. This video is just stupid
Thanks for the comment and the support! I never demonized weed, it's a drug, and it's up to the individual consuming it to decide how they interact with it. My choice is to not partake anymore. I hope all is well with you.
@@NoClue-rat lol whatt
Hey man, great vid! Next time ir would be interesting to get a bit more info about your habits. You smoked daily, but how much? At which times of the day? How long have you been smoking daily?
I am an occasional smoker, and I have been smoking daily. I am considering to drop weed completely, but it doesn't have terrible side effects on me. On the other hand, smoking isn't as fun as it used to be. But still, I do enjoy a joint from time to time.
I smoke daily, 28 years old now. I just threw away all my weed, bongs, etc. Definitely want to drastically reduce my weed intake. For the remainder of the month, I won't smoke and go from there. Thanks for the inspiring video!!
Nice dude! Take things one step at a time. Appreciate the support.
28 here too and just did the same shit. we got this man.
It's crazy how the younger generation seems to get addicted to everything. lol
There are quite a few things to be addicted to these days. Doesn't have to be drugs, but your phone is a pretty potent dopamine delivery system just on its own.
i have to make a change in 2024. Im quiting today , on day zero. Weed has changed my life for the worst. It has robbed my of my drive to compete and to better my life. I was always a very competitive and go getter type of person but after smoking weed for 6 years i almost cant recognize myself. Its time i get back t my original self.
Glad to hear it! When I was in the middle of my time smoking weed, I thought I was still competitive, man was I wrong. After quitting I have so much more fire to try and achieve my goals. Also I just generally enjoy trying to get the most out of my life. Whether it's my career or my hobbies (reading + Jiu Jitsu). Best of luck friend. Wishing you the best!
I’m in my first week cold Turkey after smoking basically everyday since 2020. With weed, I was able to lucid dream better! Now I don’t have any dreams… or sleep 😅
haha give it some time! The first couple weeks are tough, but things will balance out. Best of luck :)
Keep a dream journal if you're not already it helps allot
Thank you so much for posting this. I’m quitting (again) on Jan 1st. OMG I needed so much to hear this today.
Hey David, thank you for watching and best of luck! I think once you better understand WHY you want to quit... it becomes much easier.
I sincerely appreciate you sharing your experience without shame. I just turned 28 last month and only started thinking about quitting my daily use of cannabis a few months ago. I started when I was 12 years old to better fit in with people and get away from my parents house as much as possible. My brother (adopted) is schizophrenic and growing up with him was violent and unpredictable. Weed helped me escape. At this stage I’ve just convinced myself I need it to sleep better, all while being fully aware of its effects on reducing REM. I’m still on the sauce but stories like these inspire me to make a change. Considering I’ve been using daily for 16 years now, 57% of my life, it’s time to get out. I am genuinely concerned that the wild nightmares, withdrawals, and lack of sleep I will endure in my cessation will affect my job performance and I’m the new guy. I only use once the sun is down and typically not until 8-9pm and not after 10:30 but it still affects me.
Hey! You're welcome, I'm so happy this resonated with you. Try not to think of it as a giant mountain you have to climb. It's just one foot in front of the other. Aim for 30 days and see how you feel. There will be some negative side effects but try to focus on the positive benefits that start to show themselves.
kids need to know you can def. get addicted to smoking weed and just like any addiction.. it will ruin you
100%
On like day 15/20 and I haven’t found it hard to quit maybe because I go to the gym on the daily just that small thought comes up when I’m bored “let me smoke a joint rq” but then it vanishes but I have been thinking more clear, more motivated and working to bettering my life so it has been positive af cause with weed I would prolong or procrastinate things
This is coming from someone who was smoking an ounce and 7 grams of wax a week for the past 2/3 years and was def smoking a joint +3 a day for the past 14 years
That's awesome to hear dude! Yeah I think if you can fill that "I'm bored, lemme smoke" space with healthy things like the gym, reading, cooking a good meal etc. it gets super easy to quit.
Thank you for making this video, I'm currently on day 4 of my 30 day break from bud but hoping to extend further especially after watching this. Your style is really down to earth and relatable and just wanted to say keep up the good work man!
Thank you! I'm glad it came across that way. I think once you get to 30 days you'll find it very easy to keep going if you want. The first two weeks are the hard part in my opinion. Just know that you're urges will start to subside.
Weed is a waste of money n time
thanks for the video, sometimes I feel like its too late and im in too deep to stop....im only 26 lol. Thanks again
It's never too late! I'm glad the video resonated with you.
I have 30 and i quitted yesterday, wish me luck, i know i can do this sh*tttttt
first week is the hardest after that you kinda get used to the real world again
idk man, weed seems like not for anyone, some do this for fun, some doing this for better life, the thing is, weed and shrooms (psilocybin, muscimol) seems giving powers to those, who suffer, not for those who had a life and smoked weed for fun, i know people who smoked first time and from then never tried, i know who smoked and fell in love with this plant spiritually, and those who smoked and liked the funny effect. Lots of people giving energy there where no needed and then complaining they got problems, the real comedy is, when a heavy heroin user starts talking shit how he started from weed, weed is the way to downfall, its depended on you fam, you have personallity like this. I dont know your lifestyle, its story and etc. but im proud as a viewer for you that you taking steps. Peace
hey! I agree, it all depends on the individual, and what you're looking to get out of life. For me, it was a great decision to stop and helped me to achieve many goals I had put off. That may not be necessary at all for other people, and I totally agree, for those who are suffering from illness or chronic pain weed may be a viable solution (I am not a doctor lol). Thanks for watching and giving some input.
Weed doesn't affect how smart you are at all it depends on the person, weak minded people with no will power stay stupid lazy growing even more stupid, I smoke 3 to 8 joints a day just under a Oz a week but since I've smoked heavily I've learnt basics of plumbing electricals chemistry which I didn't really get at high school at all but this vid is bull just a person who won't reach his whole potential weed just enhances deepest part see I like learning stuff I don't know, I get bored of everything so I've learnt and done loads, but weed doesn't do that he just is a lazy person and weed brought his true lazy self out and he messed his own life because he couldn't be asked but now choosing to blame weed because he has no one else to blame
Hey, thanks for the support! If weed works for you that's awesome. I just find I operate better without it. This was my own personal experience. If it doesn't resonate then it's not applicable to you :) I'm very proud of the things I accomplished during the time I was smoking weed... I started my own business, learned martial arts, got in great shape and followed many other curiosities... I just found that I enjoyed all of those things more sober. Hope all is well 🙏
Sorry bro, but you`re full of shit, some one has to tell it to you. You think weed is enhancing your learning, but it´s actually holding you back. You may have a stronger drive to learn shit than people who are sober, I will give you that, not being a potato while blazing 8 joints is a feat (that I would not believe at face value, but I´ll give you the benefit of the doubt). But what you fail to realize is that your potential would be improved by a large magnitude if you were sober. It is very sad that you think that you need an intoxicant to be able to learn. Marijuana impairs cognitive ability, it makes learning things WORSE not better. You would not make this excuse for any other drug, you would not make this excuse for someone popping 8 pain-killers a day, you would not make this excuse for someone drinking 8 beers a day. You are an addict and are trying to rationalize your addiction. I understand that you will probably respond to this with hostility and dismiss it completely, but as someone who also has the weed bug, I really am telling you this in hopes that you become a better person.
I've been in such a weird relationship with weed. I basically can't smoke anymore for many of the reasons you touched on, but I have a crazy love for being around high-quality weed, lol. But yeah, the paranoia/borderline psychosis that hit with every high was just too much. It robbed me of ambition, mental clarity, focus, and intelligence. However, instead of suppressing certain thoughts and emotions, it would instead bring them to the surface..violently lol.
Out of curiousity, how much you were smoking and at what times of the day?
Mostly it was after 6pm during the week but on the weekend, I would definitely wake up and smoke when I was in the thick of it.