Id love to be sober for life from it but rn it doesn’t feel realistic bc i enjoy the positive aspects it provides, the negative ones that physically/psychologically and emotionally affect me are why i know i need to stop permanently. But i do have to give myself grace in the relapse/detoxing-sobriety journey with weed. I stopped drinking 4 months ago and haven’t missed it at all! Weed and i dont have a good relationship rn bc im in a really deep healing phase rn. I threw some stuff out, gave it to friends and i have a cart left i found thats new im trying to give to someone asap b4 i relapse. My therapist and i talked last sunday and i feel like the last thing i wanna go back and say is “i relapsed, i smoked, i caved.” But i gotta stop being hard on myself bc otherwise im doing good and keeping busy. We all are gonna hit our sobriety or detox goals, just be gentle and patient with ourselves yall and we got this fr
Ugh Same… Especially when I know for a fact how much better I’d be without it, it’s hard man. I’ve started the cut down process went from smoking Before work, lunch time, on my way home, when I get home and before bed. To Now When I Get Home and Before Bed.
I quit smoking about 5 months ago and just want to come here to say that if you are starting this journey, you can do this! Changing your environment is going to be the most powerful thing you can do to help destroy cues/triggers
@@FooShiestyOG All depends on what you value most. I don't have all the answers, I just know what helped me. You can kick the habit with sheer willpower but its going to be a lot tougher. You have many courses of action but only you can decide what way you will go
@@FooShiestyOGask her to help you bro. Make a commitment between the both of you where she won’t let you smoke as much if at all. If that makes it hard between you two, plan ahead, choose a day together where you only smoke once a week, maybe a fortnight, or a month etc. more than once a week is too much to eliminate the craving on the off days i think. At least in the first week or 2. But you do you. Good luck man. I’m trying to quit too.
This actually worked for me myself and another thing is to start by taking an hour or 2 of your daily smoke sesh. It took me around the 3 weeks to actually quit so I hope that people who are reading or trying to figure out how to quit don't put themselves down.
Getting rid of expensive bongs is actually quite difficult. I could sell them probably fast in a ridiculous price but otherwise selling them aint that ez for me. And destroying... I feel like what a waste...
@@overi6659nah bro.. I’ve had the same plastic bong for almost 3 years now ever since I first started smoking, I’ve looked after it so much but unfortunately my area has a drought for weed and an even bigger drought for people ballsy enough to sell it… so as of today I just found out there’s no more dealers so my little plastic baby for the last 3 years will be saying goodbye, moral of my story it’s not about the money.. I bet everyone’s bong helped them more then anyone else did cause mine sure as shit did
I stopped and I’ve never felt better. Habitual smoker for 7 years and I have random cravings but I feel so much better that I don’t. No more anxiety. No more haunting thoughts and overthinking. Just good vibes. Low key feel like I’m better than those who smoke 😂😂😂 lol jk I’ve been there. Stopping is hard but you won’t regret it ❤ good luck
@@brazil9287 He didn't mention how many years or months ago he quit! You can do it my friend. I'm on day four and it's hard as hell. I've done it in the past and thing get way better after the first month. Wish you the best.
Ppl always say weed isn't addictive and yes that's true it's not physically addictive. But you can mentally get addicted to anything and mental addiction is still addiction
Gambling or porn isn't "physically addictive" but its also proven to be extremely mentally addictive. I'm a pot addict myself and I wish I wasn't so tricked by the media into thinking it's "nonaddictive", cause if gambling and porn are so addictive without even putting something in your body, just imagine how mentally addictive pot can become.
@412spikeface exactly I've been trying to cut down how much I smoke to once a day atleast and it's very hard when you've been smoking 5/6 joints a day for a year and a half straight
Agree. I used to think I wasn’t addicted until I tried to quit. Still trying. I think cannabis is an amazing plant that has benefits but being dependent on it has hurt me
Thankyou for the last part!! It was honestly comforting to hear you say "dont be to hard on yourself" if you relapse. Telling me to get back on the horse and continue. Thankyou for acknowledging its not just a easy thing and takes some people many attempts
I didn't start until I was 18-19. I've been a heavy or hard-core pot head for 15 plus years now. I have thought about quitting for the past year or so. I don't think I gain anything from it anymore. The high don't last long no matter the amount. I feel like I just get used to functioning high. I find it hard to do a normal daily task without being high. This is one of the many road blocks preventing me from just giving it up. I do feel addicted at this point.
Started smoking when I was about 15, and have gotten high nearly every day since. I'm 24 now, haven't worked in 3 years, live with my parents, and am miserable beyond comprehension. I'm depressed, anxious, can't think straight, can't sleep, can barely breathe, overweight, sick all the time, and overall concerned for my health. I want to quit more than anything and take control of my life again, or I'm afraid it will be too late someday. Knowing that I'm not alone though helps🤙🏻
i've been sober from weed for 8 days straight now , I been smoking weed ever since I was 14 and im 18 now. Getting shot at 16 made me want to smoke even more... Wish me luck ya'll!
I work at a smoke shop, which pays alright I guess, but I think it’s definitely time for me to leave and find a better environment. Every time I try to quit smoking THC, it’s so hard to resist the temptation being around it 6 days a week. I feel so good when I’m not on it and so productive so idk why I always have these urges to go back to it. They say weed isn’t addicting but honestly it really can be.
Man I relate. I loved it so much I made my way to being a budtender. I quit because I wanted to quit and drive semi trucks. That was 2 years ago and the only thing I quit was that job getting the weed for cheaper. I need to make this fuckin happen.
i started smoking weed daily since im 12... im 40 nw... i had one big brake... one tip i can give is do alot of activities over the day till late in the night...first night will be horrible but if u do the same activities ont he next day u will fall asleep easier... u will be surprised... also dont try to reduce ur daily dose just quit right away!!!
Almost same story.. started at 13 smoked off and on, but gradually “needed it” daily. Now am 64 and on my 5th day without. I’m a little amazed that I can do this because I tried so many times to give it up. I think it’s gonna stick this time, bong under the sink outta sight (will give it away or toss it eventually.) Already feel better! Thank you for sharing @teabagNBG
It literally ruined my life. All I cared about was smoking because my life was completely shit at the time. I got my shit together and use way less now, but I just smoke out of habit and I feel absolutely disconnected with reality.
I agree but be careful not to overdo it with the juices because too much sugar in your bloodstream doesn’t help anything. But you are correct, lots of water and Vitamin C and also AEROBIC exercise is great especially for bringing the withdrawal symptoms down to a tolerable level. I also recommend Turmeric and Fish Oil supplements they can help with your mood and make the withdrawal a little bit less intense
Obviously i dont know you .. but salute to you for wanting to stop smoking cuz you'll be pregnant .. saying this cuz i know a lot of women who smoked while pregnant and for me thats a no go .. good luck to you hope everything turnes out great 😊
Day 170 for me. I have developed so much, but i still get cravings & temptation to use as a coping mechanism from time to time. The good thing is that they dont last very long.Distract yourself when you get tempted. You'll always be happy you didn't give in🙌🏿
I don’t plan on quitting forever. I smoked chronically from ages 12-23, im 20ish days clean i stopped counting because i don’t see myself going back. I know that sounds contradictory but i just never want to be a stoner again. Years from now i have no problem smoking a blunt at somebody’s wedding or something but i refuse to let it consume me again. I got too much time to make up for
i took a week break and it felt like the good old days, just gotta keep it on moderation, its not a weed problem, its a you problem. Weed is MANAGEABLE through discipline
If you smoke blunts, cut down to just pipes - one hit can take the edge off after a hard day of work. Also, it really helped me to quit by staying REALLY busy - clean anything and everything, go for a walk in the woods, treat yourself to a movie or a trip somewhere fun, and exercise. All of these helped me to quit a few years ago, but I started smoking again once I was in a better place financially and mentally.
I've tried to start again 3 times after quitting 4 times. I never controlled it long term the way I wanted to it meant I had to quit permanently. Lots of people fall for this trap.
1st things is, realize you don't need it anymore & stop. That's it! Dropping those friends will be extremely helpful but, rely on yourself,don't look to blame others for your mistakes.
i’ve tried to get help for my mental health issues and have been historically invalidated and rejected. weed is the only thing i can legally get my hands on that helps me. this is my 5th day sober though after smoking everyday for almost 3 years. i hope im able to improve my mental health without it but im feeling really discouraged without the help of any mental health providers.
2 months off weed and honestly I feel great. Now I'm starting to quit smoking cigarettes, I feel as though I was only doing it out of habit and to self medicate and to escape trauma
After 13 years of 4-8 joints a day including bongs and stuff I quit with total abstinence I had 2 main side effects terrible Night sweats and broken sleep for about 10 days but after that I felt amazing never realised how foggy it maid my brain and thought process I thought I was absolutely fine on it as I never got anxiety etc
Yo this is the best reply right here, this makes me think why just after I smoke my brain gets foggy and I may do something I’m not supposed to. Been smoking for 30 + years on and off, more on than off. I’ve made up my mind. Thank you ❤
Most weed smokers (here in the Netherlands) also use Tabaco in a joint. So they also adducted to nicotine. Most forget. Best way is the hard way. Just stop cold turkey. And when you got the need to smoke, go outside, go sport, go work
It is the same in Ireland, tobacco in joints, and your advice is perfect, go for a run, swim, go gym, get in the car get away from whatever situation.. it is easier said than done tho as I’m sure we all know
Stopped in 2007 and have never gone back. Nothing against it, I just didn't like the introspection and self critical thoughts when high. Had a week or two of insomnia but it was worth it. Lost a ton of weight as well.
I stopped smoking abt 7 months ago and I get literally no urge to smoke plus I still live with heavy daily users. I’d say what helped me was to find a ‘why’, a reason more important than the high itself. As long as you love to get high above almost everything it’s gonna be hard to stop. Find yourself a good enough reason to stop
I was clean for 2 weeks until I relapsed. When I did I thought that was it for me in terms of quitting weed. Right now I’m on day 3. Reason why I’m quitting is because I hate the idea of being a slave to a substance so much that I would lash out at anyone when I didn’t get a fix.
I suffered from mental illness 20 years ago. Ive been smoking for 20 years. Now that Im trying to stop my pain and trauma hits hard. Im crying right now and nothings wrong. 😅
Swears men I’m so much of a better person wen I smoke 💨 some weed, but is there a way to smoke weed that doesn’t mess with your health?, I don’t know maybe like a blunt a week or something?
I can do this. Ive quit before when i had different things in my life motivating me but now that ive settled at a good job in my mid 20s, I've been smoking a lot, and it's time that i stop.
Swears men I’m so much of a better person wen I smoke 💨 some weed, but is there a way to smoke weed that doesn’t mess with your health?, I don’t know maybe like a blunt a week or something?
I used to smoke all thru out the day for several years. Now, I take two hits half an hour before bed. And I only do it because it deadens the bad dreams I tend to have otherwise. You can quit or taper down to almost zero if you want and it’s easier than you think. Stay busy thru the day with things you enjoy.
I had over 17.5 years weed free, when it became legal, I relapsed, big mistake, 8 yrs of relapsing, but I notice now doing Keto Diet w/ intermittent fasting I feel so much better in fasting that I am able to reduce the cravings, also taking naps wherein I detox, glad for the loss of brain fog, anger and poor judgement, and this is 4 days now, a long road ahead, but the first 72 hours are the most difficult
@@creek5688 I’m on day 7 still sober, have some cravings here and there but I’m staying strong. Keeping myself busy and I’ve already been super productive this week, I would recommend getting some type of CBD/CBN or some type of supplement to help with sleep. The only hard part really is the insomnia.
as a 23yo, when i started smoking at 17, i thought i cant get addicted bla bla bla, now i smoke everyday, while still doing all the things that im supposed to do, but its limiting thinking process for sure, feeling like i HAVE TO smoke to feel ok, its hard to quit, dont believe people who say its cool as hell to stay stoned everytime
Swears men I’m so much of a better person wen I smoke 💨 some weed, but is there a way to smoke weed that doesn’t mess with your health?, I don’t know maybe like a blunt a week or something?
@@TAEVONTOONS blunt a week is definetly nothing bro i do 4 of these daily and still do all my shit and am motivated just getting some anxiey and overall bad thoughts thats why i need to drop it
I get aggressive without it but I will stop anyway. Find a better way to get calm and keep my energie levels low at night so I can sleep well, excersice as you said, different types to be precise. In the morning, afternoon and in the evening with a cold shower in the morning and be super disciplined. I think this is the best way to quit because without weed you can get bored very quick and this way you get productive in the process. You can always turn a down into a ip
One of the most important things you forgot to add, don’t substitute one addition for another. Don’t start hanging at the bar drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes, saying you’re a better person for quitting weed, if you still depend on alcohol!
I smoked 21 years, 7 till 10 a day. Stopped a month ago. Except for my sleep and dreams its not that hard. The harder the body struggles the more you know you're winning. See it as a little child which doesnt get what it wants. If i can do it, you can do it!
This was the first thing i see when on shorts and im not quitting weed anytime soon maybe when im like 50 actually nah im smokin joints on my deathbed thx for the tips tho
i need to quit for employment reasons, and also to be more active in life, it is hard but possible. As a 6 year every day heavy smoker I find this extremely difficult.
I'm in the same boat. 6 years smoking and i go through a half oz in a week. I've tried quitting a few times but that lack of sleeping 2-3 days later is terrible
How you making out? I'm on day 6. Finally sleeping through the night. I'm probably gonna mess with edibles on occasion as I cannot see me giving up THC for life but I'm done smoking
@@cesaraugustodelossantosher7711 day 15. Not sure how I feel about it. I don't want to smoke but I want to feel something. This has made me realize how boring my life is. Don't beat yourself up bro. You're human. It's all apart of your journey. Wishing you luck. I'm around 💪🏾
Swears men I’m so much of a better person wen I smoke 💨 some weed, but is there a way to smoke weed that doesn’t mess with your health?, I don’t know maybe like a blunt a week or something?
@@TAEVONTOONSI love smoking weed but I started young like 14 I don’t know if I should be telling people but I’ll tell you right now my memory could be better and my cardio could be better I don’t smoke blunts tho that’s different
Contrary to common belief, there ARE THC withdrawals. Not everyone experiences them, but for me, I experience immense loss of appetite and sleep. I get chills, and start to feel extremely anxious even when I’m just sitting in my own house. THC withdrawal does exist, and though it may not affect everyone, for some it makes it extremely hard to quit because those are the effects that can sometimes come with trying to quit.
This honestly helps. I’ve been trying to quit this month and have been STRUGGLING! I LITERALLY just bought some and I wanna beat myself up for it :’) Instead of trying to just flat out quit, imma gonna try cutting back slowly. 3 times a day then slowly work down to 2, then 1, and hopefully none afterwards
Z3r_Art, I've found it best to go cold turkey. Stopped weed & cigarettes at the same time by going on a cruise. Cigarettes smelled SO bad going through the casino & hooch just wasn't available. I'm 13 days out now & going strong. My sister still smoking both in my glassed in patio & I hate it, but won't give in... all his tips are really good in the video. Just do it! Good luck! RPM
I want to smoke so bad since I got arrested I’m on a serious charge and so many inmates told me it’s the weed. I have bad anxiety and now I’m depressed because it’s been a week and I’m not coping very well. I’m really trying I’m just stressed. I feel like it has a hold over me I’m scared ima relapse. God Help Me
If you don't have it and you can't find it it's easy to quit now with opiates you go through major withdrawals where it's unbearable unless if you wean yourself down daily to where you're taking a small amount then the withdrawals are almost bearable
Swears men I’m so much of a better person wen I smoke 💨 some weed, but is there a way to smoke weed that doesn’t mess with your health?, I don’t know maybe like a blunt a week or something?
Swears men I’m so much of a better person wen I smoke 💨 some weed, but is there a way to smoke weed that doesn’t mess with your health?, I don’t know maybe like a blunt a week or something?
I purposly leave my bong within site cause if i have to hide things that persuade me to smoke then really its just dancing around the problem. Being able to control yourself while being around it is how you really teach yourself. Cause what happens when all your friends are smoking lol youll just cave and smoke.
So many arguments about this!! Wow idk if I agree or disagree!! The Hottest pepper or even if another hot pepper can cause a hallucinations to a state of mind after consuming! It’s fine! But a beer you go to jail!
I want to smoke so bad since I got arrested I’m on a serious charge and so many inmates told me it’s the weed. I have bad anxiety and now I’m depressed because it’s been a week and I’m not coping very well. I’m really trying I’m just stressed. I feel like it has a hold over me I’m scared ima relapse. God Help Me
Lol. Everyone should be smoking a little. I smoked for over 30 years and quit for a job. Only side effect was not being able to knock myself out at bedtime but it's better. Melatonin helps. Taper down lol. Relapse lol
I found out I am pregnant and desperately need this. I don't want to affect my baby at all, but my underlying mental illness probably will harm her more. I don't want to take anti depressants or anything while pregnant either. Sigh.
I understand completely. I'm not condoning or giving advise but I had to take my antidepressants with my last two pregnancies. I was also prescribed methadone. Both babies were born healthy and didn't withdrawal thank goodness. With my last pregnancy I was super super sick, couldn't keep down water. The only thing that helped was weed. I didn't smoke it but took some gummies and liquid THC stuff that you add to a drink. I had a medical marijuana card and didn't get in trouble. But good luck!!
Swears men I’m so much of a better person wen I smoke 💨 some weed, but is there a way to smoke weed that doesn’t mess with your health?, I don’t know maybe like a blunt a week or something?
Legalizing weed was the worst joke we played on ourselves. It's almost like the "just say no" was a practical recommendation, not a violation of your rights.
Been 8 days longest 8 days of my life but I definitely am pushing on it’s gonna take time but I believe I will snap out of it one day and continue to pursue my dreams never really liked any other drug don’t like drinking so coming off weed is so hard but I still smoke a ciggerattes here and there it helps me calm down if I’m having a panic attack
Swears men I’m so much of a better person wen I smoke 💨 some weed, but is there a way to smoke weed that doesn’t mess with your health?, I don’t know maybe like a blunt a week or something?
@@TAEVONTOONS theoretically no bro apparently I read an article to be considered a non smoker and reduce cancer tumours you have to be smoke free for 10-15 years this means after that amount of time your considered perfectly healthy compared to someone that has never smoked also saw another video that smoking is probably the worse form of drug you can take it might not be as harmful as crack but the chances of cardiovascular disorder, heart disease, stroke , collapsed lungs, circulation cutting off from hands to feet increases from like a 2% chance to a 40% chance obviously you can get lucky and be that 60% but do you really wanna risk it ? My mates dad got throat cancer had a 4% chance of surving and he did survive but trust me he wants to be dead now because he’s been smoking for 40 years and now he can’t smoke at all so in my opinion quit now before you reach 50 years old and you have to quit anyway if you know what I mean like I’m sure you could smoke a joint like on super special accusations but you gotta think like weed is a temporary high not a permanent fix what are you actually smoking weed for is it a habit or your brain just telling you to do it, you see if you can get down to one joint a week what’s the point of even smoking your just setting yourself up for failure because if you can make it the other 6 days without a joint why not just not smoke at all
I smoke more than an ounce or more and I have been trying to stop smoking and it’s a bitch it’s hard especially not being able to sleep I have a high tolerance for it now I don’t even get high no more but it calms me down since I have anxiety and suffer with depression
I have hypermobility as well. Weed actually makes my pain worse sometimes, like it makes me more aware of it. I weirdly feel better off of it. But if it helps you with your pain and let’s you live a more normal life then keep using it. If you feel a tug to quit though, you should. Have you tried a muscle strengthening protocol, or look up jeannie di Bon she has a great program that’s helped me and tons of others with EDS a lot!
