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This is a space where we understand that marijuana can have both positive and negative impacts. It's not about demonizing marijuana; instead, it's about acknowledging when it starts to control your life and taking steps toward recovery. ➡️ I want to build a supportive community for those struggling with what's often mistakenly seen as a "non-addictive" substance. Through each video, I share the process of overcoming addiction, aiming to inspire and educate others about the joys and challenges of a life free from dependency. Whether you're newly sober, considering sobriety, or have been on this path for some time, you'll find valuable insights here. I share my experiences and challenges and invite experts and guests to discuss various aspects of addiction, recovery, and mental health.
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Addiction sucks. I love smoking weed too. I am on day 6. Its been so hard. I have no interest in doing anything. I keep wanting to go buy some but I don't follow through. I just want to be able to smoke every now and then. But then it consumes your mind. UGH
Dont be sorry Aaron, radical honesty like the one you just displayed says a lot about you and no doubt helps us and Im sure you as well. Keep posting, you're reach to help has affected positively way beyond you imagine. Keep at it man!
Happy birthday buddy! Glad you’re still with us and healthy. I’m also 35 and 20 days ish clean. It’s nice to see like minded people! I love your content, you seem like a natural infront of the camera and how you speak
Not really honestly it just felt like I was having a weird dream and I didn’t really think about or notice any of it until I woke up. I’ve been clinically dead at least twice in my life. But I’m still here!
Hi Aaron, it’s not easy, I’m back to 2 days sober after going to a wedding with and a friend was over that I haven’t seen for a while who had some weed and I had a great night, but I feel I’m getting closer to kicking it all together. One day at a time is so true. Thanks for your honestly, take it easy man
I love your videos buddy keep them coming. Did you find yourself losing weight during your weed addiction because of a lack of appetite? For me I only really cared about smoking so I’d never get much of an appetite, plus with the added anxiety of smoking also decreases appetite even more. 15 days in and starting to get hungry a lot more! Also taking vitamins incase I’ve made myself malnourished in the process.
@@Quittingtogether I’m the exact same, I’m sure I probably got malnourished during that time. 3 weeks in (after 13 years) and my hunger has come back with vengeance finally
I started smoking since my teenage, got addicted to cigarettes. Spent my whole life fighting Cigarettes addiction. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until my wife 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, cocaine, 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.
Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Germany. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them
YES very sure of Dr.alishrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
Congrats! I'm really happy for you that your wife decided to help you. I always admire those who beat their addiction. Knowing it's possible to fix your life knowing there's people out there that have done what I thought was impossible gives me hope I will make it through as well. Those who share their experiences don't know how much it helps when you're about to give up, it gives you the strength knowing somone who actully know what it's like to go through this tell you it's possible, it's not the same somone telling you you can do it when they have no idea what it's like, but hearing somone who knows what it's like that helps a lot since you understand it firsthand and made it out gives so much hope. so thanks for sharing.
i am 4 months in, quit alcohol coffee nicotine and weed all together, i relapsed on some shots of vodka but thats it. If i did, trust me that you can do it too bro. First 2 months is hell, the deep vivid dreaming/nightmares, lighthead, health anxiety, black crap coming up your throat, the hunger, the depression and anxiety, the sense of void and lack of focus. After you get over this hell you will be a new person, it is worth it!
Thanks man! Made it myself! If I’m going to take my sobriety seriously, I need to take this channel seriously as well. I am also on day nine. Technically day 10, but since we’re at the same day, please keep checking in and let’s hold each other accountable. I can’t wait to hear more about your story!
@@Quittingtogether i'll write you an email tomorrow. i have a lot of respect for you uploading the videos.a saying that helps me a lot : Addiction is like driving on the highway: the possibility of a relapse lurks at every exit. But if you continue on your path and avoid the exits, you'll get stronger with every exit you avoid.
I'm struggling a lot with boredom, as the job is paying me, but the admissions process isn't over yet. 3 months already. Then comes that little lie from the voice of addiction "just more today", "tomorrow you stop" etc leaving me in an infinite loop
I appreciate the honesty brother. Im also struggling to quit and holding on because I love the feeling. I know its all an illusion and I would actually feel way better if I stopped. The issue here is I still see cannabis as pleasure and not pain. Only when I can identify cannabis as pain, and not something enjoyable, is when I can truly quit. Thank you for inspiring me!
Yeah, man. It’s interesting because it is something that is temporarily enjoyable but long-term is causing pain. Like so many other voices in our life.
Hey Aaron, always grateful for your maturity and transparency with this channel, i was wondering if there is a way to contact you on instagram? but its fine if you wanna keep that private
Hey! I appreciate that. For now the best way to contact me is either by the Reddit group I made which is r/quittingtogether Or by email which is wearequittingtogether@gmail.com Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.
Love you brother. Proud of you for the honesty and courage to put your journey out there for everyone to see. You’re not in this alone and you have a support system to lean on whenever you need it!
Yeah, man. Now that this stuff is just available everywhere it’s much more difficult to abstain or say no. Because I know I can get it at any point and it’s going to be great and technically no one has to know.
@Quittingtogether I'm taking pseudoephedrine for gigs. I'm a musician too. I'm a singer and bass player and it gets me pepped up enough I can put on a good show. I quit alcohols years ago and weed has been my long time struggle. Kratom as well does a lot
Today marks 36 days of sobriety, I feel incredibly good. After many attempts to quit, this is the first time I have gone without withdrawal symptoms... The only difference this time compared to the other times I tried to quit is that I gave my life to Christ and then, everything changed. Much success, brother... Jesus loves you and is waiting for you to call on Him and ask for help. Blessings.
It’s really great that you even mentioned that. My studio is actually inside a church of which I am the creative Director! The more time I spend here and in this community, the easier it all is for me. We actually have a really big recovery program that meets here, although I am not a part of it. Thanks so much for your comment and your encouragement and I’m really glad to see how well you are doing! Please keep checking in and let me know how your progress goes!
Thanks! The way I look at it is I’ve been addicted for years and I’m glad to be on the side of the addiction where I’m actively trying to get better and holding myself accountable then on the side where I just don’t care
Hey Aaron, I relapsed several times too. I see a drug counsellor now. Seeing your videos helps me too. Always glad to see your videos! I also am an enabler for smoking to my friends. I know how you feel. For me it's my need to have social connections. A suppose you look up the concept of psychological base needs after grawe. This helps me to understand my addiction a lot.
I really appreciate that information and I’ll definitely check it out! Thanks for the comment and for filling me in! Please keep checking in and letting me know how your journey is going. The idea of a drug counselor sounds like a great idea. Do you enjoy it and do you see That it has helped?
@@Quittingtogether I think it helps. I saw him a few years back when my parents wanted to stage weed as the problem of their failed family. He knows my trauma, spoke to my parents and saw why I was/am neglected. In terms of accountability it is a step forward. I see him for 3 weeks once a week now. Today was hard but knowing I'm going to see him tomorrow helps staying clean.
and the 3 thing, Buy some omega 3 in a good quality take 3000 mg in the morning, the same in the night u also need vitamin b Niacin, and iron tablets (follow the description on the products) 1,5 liters of water and a little bit of salt in the morning as well,
That is a super product i have Bern on and off, g’et some more omega 3 and maybe ret to find a sleep hypnoses for quitti g smoking. The hardest battles is won by the toughest soldier
u can also buy some mushrooms before eating them make a note what u want the trip to due, on that note write help me quit and then just be with yourself go with the darkest deamon in the trip and see what it wanna tell u, take the hand of whatever going to happen and enjoy the ride, of course take your caussions but shrooms can also kill and addiction if u use them as a tool,
I’ve been thinking a little bit about that! I just don’t know if I’m at a spot in my life right now or I want to risk having a bad trip. But maybe in the future for sure!
@@Quittingtogether so nice we are starting a conversation about it, i am sober alcoholic on 4 year due to aa, u can call me cross adict because also weed and other drugs, then i shoulkd just try weed and then i have been active and non active and more active on the weed, then i did hypnosis more hypnosis and more hypnosis and instead of 15 spliffs i am on 3 and the mindset is easier to let it more go, but still saying to my self. dont fight it be gentle, and it is backrolls and there is 7000 chemicals in tobacco so of course it is getting more interest to quit,,, but the brain can be reprogrammed, never go cold turkey, just less and then the vitamins and minerals is also a huge helper, were in the world are u ?
nice video bro, try to find a hypnose therapist take four session tell u want to quit smoking it doesnt matter what u smoke, after the four sessions maybe take obne more, and then u find sleep hypnosis for quitting Mary here on youtube, and dont be sorry, i understand everything ion an addicts brain because i am an addict are u smoking backrolls ?,
i am on day 6 your videos have helped me to understand that there is no moderate cosmum for me. As soon as i smoke the first joint, i want to smoke the next one right away.
100%. We don't get "High enough" and need more. This video was actually filmed a week ago and I am now on day 7! I am really grateful that you're here. Lets try this again.
I am exactly like you too. This is day 6 for me and it sucks. I keep wanting it. I have called my connect but I never follow through. Its hard. I've smoke for the past 30 years.
No one that smokes weed every day understands how addicted they are until they try to quit. It’s very fascinating because I can count on one hand the amount of people I know that only smoke every once in a while. Everyone I know that smokes weed does so pretty much every day. That goes to show how addictive it is.
I have slipped up also and I don't care anymore. I enjoy marijuana and that is it. I don't drink or have any other vices so I'm not worrying about it anymore. I can't sleep without it, the nightmares never stopped and I missed that smoking time with my partner. We love it and I'm sorry that I quit. ❤ Rooting for your recovery.
Well, I’m proud of your honesty and being open! Ultimately, you only know what is best for you, but remember there’s a reason you wanted to quit in the first place. And while it might feel way better now, it always does in the beginning, who knows what the long-term payoff will be. Please keep checking in and keep me updated and whenever you’re ready to quit in the future, I’ll be here!
Have you tried a 12 step recovery program? Marijuana Anonymous is a great fellowship. There’s plenty of online Zoom meetings if you don’t have in-person meetings in your area. I highly recommend it if you haven’t given it a shot. Take care.
Yes! I actually have done a video on marijuana anonymous they are great! While I don’t check into the meetings regularly, I will jump on zoom calls whenever I’m able to! Have you found success through marijuana anonymous?
Hey Aaron, Welcome back man, I've been waiting for you to post again. It takes a lot of courage to be this honest and open about your struggles. It's inspiring to see you holding yourself accountable and recommitting. Relapses are a normal part of the recovery process, and what matters most is that you're picking yourself back up. Considering a counselor could be a fantastic step! You may get some tools that will not only help you continue your journey but also share them with everyone here who has become part of it. A small update on my journey, I complete 1 year sober from alcohol today and haven't smoked since February. I respect your honesty and we're all cheering for you. Keep making these videos!
That’s amazing! How do you feel without any of those vices? I have had a counselor before, and there have been pros and cons. A great counselor can change someone’s life and a not so great counselor may be incredibly depressed and much worse. I have a support system and a close friend who is holding me accountable and we’re gonna see how this goes. I’ve asked him to drug test me 40 days from now so it gives me something toHelp hold me accountable. I really appreciate your comment and I’m so proud of you for making it as long as you have already! I can’t wait to be there in the future
Feel pretty good and don’t really miss them. They have deemed to be unnecessary. Lost all my beer belly lol. I do find it difficult at times to deal with emotions that i was suppressing but navigating through it. Thats very true, finding a good counselor requires some shuffling around but i am very glad you have a healthy support system. Hah, that’s awesome! You should probably make a video of that test!
@@ThermoGenussWelt after the 3rd month, i began to feel really good about the decision. The clarity started to be noticeable. Lost a lot of water weight. I used to drink almost everyday. Wouldn’t say i was a morning drinker but on most weekends, yes! Would binge drink a lot.
I'm so proud of you! Unfortunately I relapsed, but have just posted a new video telling the story. Check it out and let's do this journey together! If you are on Reddit you can Join our community! www.reddit.com/r/quittingtogether/
Unfortunately I obviously fell back into it....hard...however...I posted a new video and am back on this journey! Check it out and if you're on Reddit feel free to join the group! Thanks for checking in on me! www.reddit.com/r/quittingtogether/
Today is day one for me. I feel good about deciding to stop after nearly two years of daily use. But I’m nervous about going without it. Glad I found these videos. I think they’ll be a good tool in the process.
I'm really proud of you! Are you still sober? I relapsed but just posted a new video all about it. Check it out and if you're on Reddit join the community! www.reddit.com/r/quittingtogether/ thanks for being here!
Not a smoker. At 73, I' m praying to loose some weight and get a mini tuck...BUT I LOVE WILLIE! So-o, I'd donate my turn to Willie!! Willie Nelson ...I have more life stories with Willie, his poetry music , my dad , " God Sent" Uncle Paul & N&W RR. One thing, Uncle Paul loved trucks. He gave his truck to my husband. In the cassette (yes,cassette) a 2000 Chev Silverado, he had the 4th SAME cassette he'd given to me for years! Uncle Paul showed us OBX, In about 1973 - 1974. Every since it became "our" place. When we cross the bridge onto the island now, we roll the windows down and blare "Willie Nelson " as we look for lights of late night fishers. Once we did see lights! lol To us, dad & Uncle Paul - with " Willie"...PERFECT!
i can relate to this! I am so proud of you man! Keep up doing these videos, i have subscribed to your channel and I am 100% committed to quitting together, will connect on reddit as well. Thank you man for opening up and your honesty.
Hey! Unfortunately I obviously fell back into it....hard...however...I posted a new video and am back on this journey! Together we got this! Are you smoking still?
@@Quittingtogether it’s ok man, I slipped up too after 17 days of sobriety and reseting the clock to day 1. Staying strong together 💪 no shame in that my brother, you don’t have to apologize or feel ashamed, you can fail a thousand times but you only need to succeed once.
