I smoked weed for about 4 years everyday 2017-2021. From about 18-21, it ruined my relationship with an awesome girl, damaged my relationship with my parent’s, ended up changing friend groups from my real friends to just “smoke buddies”, cost me loads of $150-$200 dollars a month, didn’t even want to go to family dinners such as thanksgiving because I wanted to sit by myself and get high, lost touch of who I even was or wanted to do. Well on may 13th 2021 I took my last hit and haven’t looked back since. Ever since then I have lost all the “smoke buddy’s” and got real friends back, got my $ right, got a good job, workout almost everyday, awesome relationships with my family, learned new skills, I can breath better now, im not always in my freaking head, I think pot should be legal but, it’s definitely not something I want to be around or use.
Dude! Thanks for all this and sharing your story! I’m glad you’re doing better now! Yeah you definitely made the right decision. I’m at almost 3 months and have never felt better! I’ve gained 25 lbs and been working out everyday!
I am 63 and smoked weed every day for 48 straight years. Today I am 56 days without weed. I am not going to lie, the first 2 to 3 weeks were pure hell. If you are a long time smoker expect to go through withdrawls. After almost 2 months, I am starting to level out. I figure in my lifetime I have spent over $200K on weed. Think about that if you are a young person.
Same with me, smoked almost every day for 26 years, then god said enough of you wasting the money I give you, and like you said, the longer you have smoked, the longer it takes to get back to normal, 1 week clean for me, but the first 2 to 5 days was a living hell with boredom and my mind racing with thoughts and sleepless nights, its getting easier although I don't ever want to have to go through it again, an incentive in itself to never go back, once I threw away my pipe and grinders, God began opening doors for me in jobs and money, yes God is that involved in our lives
Oh yeah! The constant struggle between trying to quit and then just giving up and smoking as much as I want. It’s messed up haha are you trying to quit?
@Quitting Weed Together It's such a mental battle. I swear I've been going through the whole trying to quit process since I was 19. I'm 29 now and am on my first day tryna quit again. I've tried maybe like 7 times through the years but can never make it past 6 months. Hopefully this time will be easier. Great video btw. You got yourself a new sub.
@@freddysavage thanks so much and thanks for sharing your story! If you go through my channel, I’ve put up a bunch of shorts and longer videos that really delve into my experience so far and tips and tricks I’ve been using to quit. This is the longest I’ve made it so far and I’m right at about three months but I will say I’m finally at the spot where every once in a while I start to think that I could do it just once and be fine but luckily that thought passes pretty quickly.
I’m 26 and I’ve been smoking for over 15 years now and I’m not sure about it anymore. As I’m reading other people’s comments and stories, that 15 years seems like a drop in the bucket. When I smoke I get health anxiety and I’m starting to feel like the weed is affecting my cardiovascular health.
Hey, thanks so much for commenting! I actually have a lot of heart conditions and they got significantly worse once I started smoking weed. I never wanted to admit it to myself but looking back all my problems started getting really bad once I started smoking. You probably don’t remember what it feels like to not smoke as you’ve been smoking for more than half of your life. But this gives you an opportunity to start to find yourself and discover who you are without marijuana. It’s scary and will be really difficult at first but it’s so worth it in the long run. Make sure you subscribe and keep checking back so we can hold each other accountable! I look forward to seeing you succeed on this journey.
I just recently turned 19 years old, I smoked for the first time at 17 and only did it a handful of times until this year. About 6 months ago i decided to start smoking to cope with excruciating pain I was experiencing from a tooth that desperately needed a root canal, but after that, I just kept going. I've been smoking pretty much every day since then, and with my twin brother being a major pothead, and my slightly older brother also smoking everyday, it became really hard to escape. Living with consistent smokers makes it VERY hard to stay off of it, but i knew something needed to change. My relationship started to deteriorate, and my mental health was declining rapidly, and I've decided that I can't live with it anymore. I've played sports all my life, and after consistently smoking, I stopped playing a sport that I've been playing for my entire life, and even turned down a Division 1 scholarship because of it. In just this short time, weed has made so many impactful changes on my life that will have lasting consequences. Very glad I found this channel, and i'm hoping I can progress alongside you.
Thanks so much for sharing your story! You’re smart to realize the impact it’s having on you already! Check out the other videos for more advice and feel free to ask any questions. I’m so proud of you for taking this step!
I'm 43 and I've been smoking almost daily since I was 16. I have taken breaks before but I always end up going back. I am currently on day of being sober. Hopefully I can keep my ass in line and stay weed free.
Commenting here is a great first step! We’re building this little community that really starts to help each other and keep each other accountable. Have you tried going to an MA meeting? They really helped me in the beginning. It helps you realize that there’s a lot of people going through the same thing as you. I’m really proud of you for taking this first step. Just know the first few weeks will be really difficult, but it will get better.
I just watched your first video and I’m so happy to hear that it’s stuck! A lot of your points about the excuses, instant regret as soon as you get high, the worsening anxiety… all resonate with me. I started in earnest when I was about 20 and had moved away from most of my friends and wasn’t particularly happy. Weed helped me cope a lot with that situation (something I found quite sad at the time) and like you didn’t make me a lazy stoner. I was still active, kept in good shape, went through a phase of lifting, and even learnt a decent amount of music (just as a hobby though). I even made it through law school while still smoking which comes with a whole host of challenges. Now I’m turning 30 this year and I’ve been thinking about how the main character in the Great Gatsby starts the book by reflecting on this milestone. Transitioning into more “serious” adult life (the age doesn’t actually matter but it’s worked out that way for me) and I’m finally serious about quitting. I want weed to be a chapter in my life that I can close out because there are no more new paths for me to discover with it. I’ve done all the challenges, shown that I can “handle” smoking and getting high and not ruining my life. Now I want to experience life sober again like I did up until my early 20s. Keep up the great content man - you have a great way of storytelling and clearly your message resonates with people!
Dude…. Thank you so much for your story. That’s a great way to word it! It really does need to be the closing of a chapter. I think of it as every action we take, is a vote for who we want to become. Every time I smoked , I was voting to become a stoner. To feed my addiction. Most of my 20s I watched pass by in a haze. Even though I was “doing stuff” I wasn’t truly experiencing it. Although weed definitely made music really cool haha. Thanks for commenting and keep checking back for more tips and stories!
Thanks so much! I think in the next few years we will see a lot more people, especially younger people looking to break free. I’m all for legalization, but with that will come more addiction. We just have to spread the word. Know what you’re getting yourself into.
I am on day 19! Smoked for around 6-7 years, and it's insane to think I would be 19 days weed free - I still miss it but instead of smoking I've been working out and playing video games. My relationship with my partner has gotten so much stronger, as she said every evening I wouldn't be 'present' and in my head. I haven't had very bad side effects, hot sweats at night and broken sleep. Still pushing through! Good luck to anyone wanting to make this change, its going to suck but it gets easier.
Yesss!!! Congrats on 19 days! And yes. Filling that void with working out is fantastic! My wife is happy I quit for sure! I’ve gained 25lbs since my first video here. Feels good for sure!
If you cant go a few days without smoking weed, then its time to stop quit smoking weed. I Convinced myself for 10 years that i wasnt addicted until i actually needed to stop, and I couldnt. I smoked everyday, and couldnt go even 12 hours without smoking after years. Ruined my life. Finally quit this year after many attempts. If you dont get addicted, then smoking is fine. But addiction is the most dangerous aspect.
Keep it going! Looking so much healthier now that in the first vid! I have lost count of days but think I am day 59. Your vids keep me going more than MA meetings.
@@Quittingtogether that’s nothing. I am becoming a right fatty so think I may have to start to put exercise into my recovery plan! It’s taken a while but emotions are starting to level out now. Weed would hide lots of emotions and it’s just about learning to face and deal with them
@@craignash6621 oh no I mean I’m trying to gain weight! I lost like 40 lbs when I was doing really bad mentally. Been working out every day and eating well. I was starving myself.
You commenting is already a huge deal, and a great first step! Are you planning to quit on April First? I’m really proud of you for picking a quit date! Please check out my newer videos, and keep commenting with your journey. I will always try to respond, and together we can keep each other accountable!
This really hit me, I feel like you were calling me out on all my bullshit. I constantly make excuses. Sad part is im high right now and I really want to stop. so I am going to try and take a leap and keep myself off permanently. I think this was a sign for me.
Thanks for sharing! It felt that way because with addiction, we all have very similar stories and struggles. I tried to quit so many times and failed. Honestly, this channel is what keeps me accountable. Seeing how many others are struggling has created a great support system. How long have you been smoking regularly?
Weedism is a thing, people want to act like it's not we call that denial. Building a tolerance and functional doesn't make it better than alcoholism there's functioning alcoholics as well. I'm just glad somebody is looking at the opposite end of weed, how it's "medicine" not saying it's not a medicine but there's no dose chart, there's no real rules as to how to dose weed also not saying people that need it for health reasons, different case but saying rec users might have a problem without knowing it is not an understatement.
Absolutely! We’d can be a medicine, but Tylenol is also medicine. If you’re taking it all day every day your liver is going to fail. I don’t understand why people don’t understand that.
i need to stop and i HAVE to stop it hurts so bad but i think i can do it. im kind of excited to see the change in myself being sober for a year. that is all
You got this! The beginning definitely sucks. But if you can make it through the first few weeks, it gets so much easier! And you will love getting to know yourself again! I’m proud of you. Keep checking in!
I’ve gone through periods in my life (started in my teens) when I smoked everyday and I’ve gone years when I didn’t smoke at all. It was the daily use that became an issue for me and for many others.… I just became lazy, unmotivated, cloudy etc. unfortunately many people who smoke daily don’t realize how significant it’s messing them up until after they quit. And then after a couple of months of not smoking they see the light. In my life, I can honestly say I was waay more productive when I wasn’t smoking. God bless the rare ones that can smoke daily and still get shit done and be successful. I wasn’t one of those lucky people . Is daily smoking worse than being addicted to Opiates ? No way, not even close. Is daily smoking worse than drinking everyday ? I’ll say No but some may disagree. Even if addictions to other substances are worse, that doesn’t mean daily weed use isn’t an issue for many people. Just need to avoid daily use and people should be able to enjoy weed safely. Maybe on a Fri night can be okay. These days, I happily smoke once or twice per month (or less) and I have no issues with it at all. If I don’t smoke for weeks, I don’t even think about it.
Thanks for sharing your story! I am just about three months, free of marijuana, and I totally agree! You don’t realize the harm it is doing until you are free from it! And yes, there are absolutely drugs that are worse, but comparing just allows people to make excuses. “ at least I’m not on heroin.” Sure. That’s great. But if you don’t feel good with what you’re doing now, I should quit this as well. I really appreciate your story!
@@Quittingtogether .. my pleasure, happy to shed some light after my 30+ years of experience. And you’re right, it’s not good to compare. If daily weed use is an issue for someone, that’s all that matters. If you’re like me then at some point , you should be able to do it once in a while without the risk of going back to daily use. Still better off not doing it at all tbh but it’s not a perfect world 🍻
@@Quittingtogether baseline is feeling numb/a little pissed off but with moments of happiness mixed in… feel like I’m about to have a productive 2023 let’s keep going!
@@TylerJ726 you’re in the worst of it right now man! After 2 weeks it’s starts to get a lot better! After a month you have so much time built up that you don’t want to break it. After 6 weeks all the thc has left your body and you will feel so much better
@@Quittingtogether I'm still hanging in there. Starting to get back to a good nights sleep. I love the dreams. I was not a heavy user(notice I said was) a joint a day, but a long time user. I started at 13 I'm now 69.
Ahhhhhhh . I gotta stop . The more I've lowered the amount of blunts I smoke in a day, I have def been drinking more and Im on a mission to not be a alcoholic . I started smoking just to do it as I was 12 but when I started buying it and rollin it myself I started using it for my borderline personality disorder and to anyone who has it knows it's hell when your not going through therapy or actively working on that . I couldn't regulate my emotions AT ALL and weed just fixed everything . Now years later my bpd is not a excuse because I have it under control and barely have episodes so I need to stop smoking it's nothing here for me any more and Im starting see just of a gateway drug it really is
How do you use your sacred spot now? I'm curious did you take up new hobbies, rearranging it maybe? or do you see yourself less at your spot these days? Curious because I know the mind just becomes used to being fixated on whatever it is we constantly give it however when we disrupt this process we tend to need to start focusing our attention elsewhere so wondering if you are seeing any new changes? Nice video!
Hey great question! What are used to be the one room in the house that my daughter was never allowed to go and has now become her playroom. We rearranged it and made it really nice down there and set up all her toys. With Christmas coming we needed a good spot anyway so this worked out and now it makes it so that I can never smoke there. Turned it into something new!
@@Quittingtogether that's awesome! Yeah now a totally new environment and even better that it was for your daughter. Thank you for the reply and Merry Christmas to your family!
I am 30. Been smokeing since I was 13 every day tuff as fuck. And this shit is ducking Real ass shit. Boy need jesus and just for reference I spend about 4 grand on weed a year. That’s ducking Crazy. In reference to Sunset real ass shit. Shit adds up after a while. I’m trying to stop cold turkey by 31. Less then a mont away as I’m allready dreading the day lol and I’m not lol and I haven’t even started and I allready know shit going suck and feel like a brand new man. Like leaving more then 15 year old baggage just carrying around and I remember just about everything In between my tolerance is level majestic I smoke just to smoke really. Smdh Money on the back is too realof an expression. 4G gentlemen of some of the best California weed lol. SMH But I will stand victorious upon my past defeats and failures regrets everything soon as I step over that hump that crutch we call Mary Jane. I use and abuse. And goes both ways think I need a better hobby. God bless brother stay strong love long.
Weed isn't for everyone but it's not such a determent to everyone who uses it. If used properly it is an ally in this life not an impediment but in my experience to do this long term it needs to be a spiritual connection not just simply "recreational" use. All the same good luck man sounds like it's not for you.
You’re right everyone is different. All of my closest friends smoke and love it. Hell, I love it. But I have a very hard time doing it in moderation, and objectively it’s better to not constantly fill your lungs and brain with a foreign object if you don’t have to. This is specifically for those who feel it has had a negative impact on their life.
@@Quittingtogether Definitely almost any substance is going to be different for every individual. Moderation is key but it's good you know that you have a hard time with this that's part of growth. I agree on your point that if you feel you have to do it that's not a good sign. I know this video and probably this channel is for people who are struggling with some of the difficulties you mentioned. I've heard reports of people having bad experience's with weed and quitting but haven't had the chance to talk with someone about it in my personal life so wanted to hear you're thoughts on it. But seriously good luck man we're all just trying to be the best we can be and hope you get to the place you want to be.🙏
@@nickhunsaker3810 totally! I wish more than anything I could have a healthy relationship with weed one day. And it’s easy to think I could when I’m sober. But once I start, it goes back to daily use so quickly.
@@Quittingtogether I hope so too man but if you're happier without it then that's the important part. I used to struggle with that in my younger years friends wanting to smoke and stuff but now I'll hold off til I'm ready I'll just say I'm good. II's easy to slip into daily use but an important thing to keep in mind is you get a lot more out of it when you do it more occasionally. Either way hope it goes well for you man.
Smoking weed day in day out is à lonely world and cause many issues with relationships or friendships it’s evil . And moody always angry always jerking it all day 🍆 less motivation in life wasted years of my life couldn’t of been more ahead in my business. I’m happy to be off I tried to quit for over 8 months and realapse 6 times and finally i realized it’s not getting me ahead in life . And you feel very alone and always cancelling plans and needed to smoke for anything I would do it was something else many was smoking many bongs per day over 6 oz per month it was insane amounts
😂 no I have horrible allergies this time of year. Hell yeah! Congratulations on quitting! I’m proud of you man! It only gets better from here! You made it through the toughest part.
