I Quit Smoking Weed. How I Feel After 3 Months of Sobriety
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- Опубліковано 25 жов 2022
- Three months weed-free and the change is REAL! Dive deep into my personal transformation journey after quitting cannabis. 🍃 Witness firsthand the highs and lows, the challenges, and the unexpected joys of sobriety. From actionable techniques to invaluable tips, gain insights that can pave your own path to quitting. Whether you're contemplating stopping or are already on the journey, let my story inspire and propel you toward positive change. Embark on this transformative adventure today and discover a brighter, clearer tomorrow.
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If you liked this video please check out the follow up video here.
5 Things Nobody Tells You When Quitting Weed
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bro if u was healthier before weed and unhealthy with weed and healthier when u were sober.. it WAS the weed, its just excuses brother. i smoked for 14 years and stopped 3 months also now so i know :D
Thank you so much I am going thru the same thing the panic attacks and anxiety so and I was thinking it might never go away and I got scared and this is amazing for me to hear again thank you I was honestly so scared I might not feel normal that I was wanting to kill myself I was getting intense chills and tremors
I quit smoking weed from December 2022 to December 2023.. After 1 full year of quitting, the only thing that changed, is my memory improved and it was easier to diet. I realized there were no big changes, so I started smoking again.
"I have proven to myself over and over and over again that I can not responsibly use weed". My problem exactly summed up
Same… just decided to quit 2 days ago. Threw away all my weed/pieces. I’m ready to really do this
It's nearly impossible due to your body stopping production of natural cannabinoids forming a dependency on cannabis cannabinoids. It only takes using thc twice a week for the body to learn this. I'd highly recommend Andrew Huberman's video on what THC does to the brain/body. Cheers
@@carterdewitt1292 You can do it. If I can for two weeks I swear anyone can. I smoked 7-8 joints a day easy. Big ass joints too!
@@pascalolesen5187 thanks for the encouragement! I’ve been struggling with a lack of appetite and just generally not feeling great, but honestly no really desire to smoke again. Mind feels much more clear
@@carterdewitt1292No problem I am proud of you. For me- I have been dreaming of some weird shit and sweating on my pillow like someone pissed on it. But after two weeks I feel better and already I am 400.00 richer from not buying a Z a week! I spent so much time and money on weed I am now ashamed but I will use that as motivation FOREVER.
I think weed really rewards you when you shouldn't be rewarding yourself and you become comfortably numb with everything unfortunately it leads to inaction and a lack of responsibility.
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@@lifeonplanetwalden8122 Absolutely everything in moderation. Life is more enjoyable that way anyway. Too much of anything can leave a person uninspired which can lead to depression.
Reminds me of a song..
Lazy people are lazy people. If I didn't smoke I'd find some excuse to do nothing. Smoking makes me get off my ass and get shit done.
You look high now
It's been over 5 years I quit smoking weed, 2 years of quitting smoking Cigarette and over 6 months of quitting Masturbation. Life is getting better and better.
Masturbating is good for you
Salute king I'm right behind you
❤ You got this .
Yes quit all vices. Including alcohol and food addictions. Sir you have no clue you are gaining energy and power and if you fasted and went without food and all those vices and sought out GOD. I guarantee you would have a higher power! Man is born into sin and temptations if man only knew if he resisted he would have more power and a GREATER EDGE ON LIFE. I've been struggling with masterbation every since my friend told me in college everyone does it. Honestly I never knew anything about masturbating and only had wet dreams then..after he told me at age 20 ( SEE DAM DEVIL DEMONS)..since then I m sadly addicted and been doing it since age 53. Pray for me. But your own the right track to purifying your SOUL and SPIRIT. CONGRATULATIONS 🎉👏...OH BY THE WAY HAVE A GIRLFRIEND AND SHE JERKS ME OFF BUT ITS Annoying to HER Because I BE DOING IT MANY TIMES A DAY.(almost broke here wrist)....GOTTA STOP...but someone told me SEX DRIVE KEEPS YOU MORE ALIVE AND LIVE LONGER!!!!!! RESEARCH IT! IM 53 NO KIDS BUT THEY SAY I LOOK LIKE IM 18! GO FIGURE WHY..thus I'm crossed at stopping because I don't want to look or grow old and so far...I'm still young at 53.
Holy shit keep it up
Been smoking for 22 yrs. I was the biggest proponent of weed. Really thought it was helping me. The last 6 months tho, I've started to realize that it is 100% holding me back. About to begin my sober journey. Wish me luck!
Good luck!! Yeah maybe at one point it was serving you but its great that you've realized it stopped doing that for you. The beginning is the hardest but it really does get easier. 1 Year later and I don't have any temptation to do it anymore. You got this!
It helps at first, and then it becomes the problem. I can't believe it took you 22 years to realize this tho. I realized it after only 1 year of everyday smoking it, but i've gone back to it multiple times and been in cycle of smoking everyday for either 5 months - 1 year and then quitting for a whole year etc. I still think it is good, and will smoke it for rest of my life, but it needs to be done with caution and moderation, and you need to take long breaks from it every once in a while. Everytime i quit it i can legit feel myself coming back to life, it's like before i was in some numb zombie state, and then once i quit it i can feel my emotions etc coming to life.
People who smoke it everyday for like 5 years + are either in severe denial, or very immune to it.
I stopped after 30 yrs solid it's easy look at your stash your skin up tray your lighter wtf is your smoke hardware and say why am I doing this and bin it trash it and walk away get on with your day before you know it 12 months have passed and you had 3 months of the greatest nightmares of all time ENJOY THEM THERR GREAT
Been smoking for 45 years, just turned 62. 23 days clean, do it you will not regret it. Hard at first, much easier now,
Goo luck man. I'm in the same boat. 22 years and it's holding me back SO much. Don't know why I'm so scared of living life without it. Probably because I can't remember life without it.
You still got them high eyes 😂I stopped Nov 17th, it’s been like 2 weeks.. I prayed now doors are opening. I have a job interview in another week. For some reason God rewards you when your attempting to make progress. The other day I was going to smoke and I check my email and I see that I have a job interview. That is a sign from above!
Thank you God!!!😊
Amen 🙏
Hope your still clean gangy
Awesome bro
Hey. 1 week sober so far after smoking daily 3 grams for 10 years every day all day, day started with a bong rip. Got my sleep and appetite back on day 5. You can do it guys I believe in you👏
How you doing 1 year later?
@@bcceo6913 how you getting on now pal?
1 year later. Still sober??
@@bi3azdb56 nope hes a addict again
Day 1 without weed & I can’t sleep! Up looking for videos from people who have quit.
Hope this video helps you see the bigger picture! I have updates from 6 months and at one year as well on my channel. It is possible and can be done! If I can do it then you can too 😊
Power through it! I’ve started and stopped so many times and now I’m done for good. no sleep is completely normal it’ll go away in 3-5 days depending how dependent you were on it. Drink an assload of water. Don’t replace it with alcohol. Be in a positive environment with positive people and you got it.
Bro I can relate! I took a 6 month break because It was giving me anxiety etc. My friend came in town on Thanksgiving and I smoked for the first time in months and it was great. But the next day the temptations to regularly smoke came again. I was able to recognize that, and be on top of it this time. Proud of myself.
Great, now just smoke weekends and never by just yourself and you'll have a great life
@@nodinodi46 if one time nearly set him back off it’s unlikely doing it every weekend will be sustainable.
@@larrytate1657 true
thats called dependency and addicition@@nodinodi46
Blaze more often and don't be afraid the naysayers aren't cool.
Smoked for 25 years. I knew it wasn’t the way the whole time and now I’m free from it. It’s like walking out of a time capsule at 45 years old. I’m excited about my new chance on life.
This is exactly my experience! Smoked for 25 years STRONG and quit this year at 45. Rebirth. Let’s go!
@@Sillypsybinista let’s go!!!!
Awesome 👍🏾
I have been smoking daily for at least the last 8-9 years until earlier this year I took a break for about two months. I honestly felt so much better - more motivation, less munchies/able to lose weight, less anxiety and paranoia and also my lungs felt better because I wouldn’t lay in bed and hear myself wheezing like I used to. Then around the 4th of July I started again and it didn’t take long before I fell back into it again and I was actually pretty disappointed with myself because I went back what felt like all the progress I made. I ended up giving the rest of the weed I had and my weed pen to my boyfriend and had him hide it for me since he can’t smoke, and while I have had cravings every day, it’s been about 4 days now and I’m glad I am finally getting on track again. When you smoke so much you don’t really realize how it is negatively affecting you because it is rewarding yourself with the instant gratification of getting high, but over time it sets you back (at least that’s how I feel about it now) and after having taken a break I know I can live without it and I liked the way I felt without it. Thank you for making this video it really helps to see other people who have quit it too.
2 years sober after smoking for 11 years, one of the great decisions ive made for my life
as soon as you said you felt like you couldn't responsibly use it... i felt SO validated. it's really hard to enjoy something but know you cant have it because of your addictive personality. im glad im not the only one. so real bro. thank u for this!
I'm 22 and I have been smoking since I was 14, daily for the past 2 years, otherwise on the weekends and on and off during weeks as well. I realized some months ago that it was actually holding me back and I wasn't enjoying it as much as before. Been sober for 2 months now, feeling great honestly. Withdrawal symptoms are real but aside some depression, night sweating and some real vivid dreams at first I haven't experienced nothing else. If you are doubting yourself it's easier than what you think, if you have some cravings during the first days go for long walks, I know it sounds stupid but it really helps. It's true that quitting doesn't solve all of your problems, I believe the source of our problems are ourselves not the substances we choose to use, but still it's the right thing to do ;)
Summed it up perfectly dude. I'm on a similar timeline of sobriety to you and it's just nice to hear someone else on the same path, experiencing the same hurdles and enjoying the same benefits. Keep us posted.
Quit on New Years ! Wishing everyone else on this journey good luck and strength !!!
Good luck with your journey! It’s okay if you slip up too! Just try to go right back to not doing it if you do.
Me too! And thank goodness I don’t crave it.
i smoked weed for 15 years from my teens to late 20's I gave it up, and after a few months i noticed a major difference in my motivation, as you said getting to sleep was really hard to begin with and i got bored very easily, but that faded after a while. I started rapidly progressing in my career and life got a lot better and better, its been 13 years off weed, I've had 1 or 2 spliffs over this time but i didn't really enjoy it in the same way, my tolerance is so low. I also stopped drinking 2 years ago, I'm practically T-total now and i don't miss it at all. I enjoyed my time with it but I'm glad it is in the past.
Heavy smoker here that doesn't have the money to indulge anymore. I've spent my time being unable to sleep watching these videos. Honestly, I've quit for long periods but always come back because I'm self medicating. It dulls my reality. Whether that is bad or not is entirely subjective.
This is one of the most helpful comment sections I’ve ever read. I can’t believe so many people are out there going through the exact same things at the same time. I felt like such a fool being so addicted to weed but now I see it’s such a common problem. I’m wishing the best for all of us. You’re my brothers and sisters now, recovering potheads of the comment section.
Going into my 3rd day 🥵 can't get to sleep for shit but its in my mind constantly. But I know its not for long 😄
Keep doing what you do!~ I am on your side and with you!
@@jasonsensation46 Brother I am on week two after smoking 40 years straight. I smoke more cigs now but that will be next for me. Keep fighting that shit! If I can do it, any person out there can
Coming into 3 months and I'm doing great 👍 I can finally sleep after 2 months of suffering 😴
118 days in and I'm doing great, I'm sleeping perfect and I've gained 16lb in muscle as I go to the gym 5 days a week. On top of all that I've quit smoking nicotine and vape too. Anyone reading this thinking they can't do it, just stick in there it will get easier.
dude thank you for this video. I am on my path of quitting smoking weed and I feel everything you said, breaking promises, panic attacks, all of it. Good content dude!
This was just what I need to hear, THANKS! 3 days in, but my mindset has really changed.
I’ve been smoking weed religiously for almost a year, smoking an ounce every fortnight.
I live with 10 guys who all smoke, we’re students and waking up to smoke throughout the day has just become our social norm.
I’ve been experiencing derealisation and social anxiety from weed, underachieving has become an acceptance as it doesn’t really feel like my life.
I’m going to go sober for a year and record the changes. Appreciate you documenting your journey!
Well, how'd u do?
Can we get an update
I’m four months off it now too after smoking it daily for around 23 years. I still miss it to be honest. I still smell it in the streets and get a little urge to just get baked 😂. My sleeping is still quite poor and I’m hoping things improve soon. I can’t be a frequent smoker, I’ve tried that in the past. I love it too much.
Yeah I’m all or nothing. If I could do it just occasionally I would but I know now that I can’t 😂 so I have to stay off it. My sleep is good enough at this point but I also never sleep super long in the first place. I hope it improves for you soon. Stay strong!
The sleep is what made me go back. After 5 months and sleep progressively getting worse instead of better, I didn't have a choice unfortunately. Everything was better but no sleep killed it for me
@@ITRiBUTEI Yeah regulating the sleep can be really hard to get back into. Especially if you relied on it to sleep. You could always try using cbd supplements and melatonin as a substitute.
@@kdtv94 i tried melatonin, no electronics, hot shower/bath , basically every single thing people will tell you to do and it didn't help. I had to get anxiety/sleep medicine and even that wasn't working really. Had to just go back to smoking. Not really what I wanted but 5 months with no sleep and progressive worsening when at the same time it was actually the healthiest and best effort I had made, i didnt have a choice unfortunately
Glad that you were able to stop tho. Always happy to see that
Yeah it sounds like you gave it an honest effort. Different solutions for different situations. As long as you don’t think it’s negatively impacting your life in other ways then I’m sure you’re fine. Just gotta figure out what works for you
was randomly reccomeneded on my page. im happy for you enjoy the clarity. this is a great video.
I appreciate this post, respect! Keep leading!
Great video. I really appreciated hearing your perspective and your experience. Really aligns with what I’ve been thinking about marijuana recently. Your balanced approach is hard to find on UA-cam nowadays.
Tonight I’ve been debating whether or not to keep going after a week off, and this is the video that reminded me why I’m doing this and put into words so eloquently what I want to regain in my life. Thank you so much. I’m so happy for you and can’t wait to be right there with you!
That’s great! I’m wishing for your success in this! I’m almost at 11 months now and it gets much easier as time goes on. I don’t even think about it anymore. You can do this!
Lol
I’ve had same thoughts, when I tried to stop smoking weed and tobacco. Part of me is like, do I really want to give up? Or do I need it? I’m really wanting to quit. Watching videos to prepare and just reading your comment about should you keep going, make me super anxious and I thought to myself, I’ll try and cut down on weed. 1 spliff per evening and then cut down to 1 or 2 at weekend. Yeh, I don’t think I can do it 😂
Thank you for this video! I quit 6 months ago and felt everything you described. Now I'm at my best. I'm so hapy that you know you're powerful and capable to do anything. Blessings for you!
Thank you for watching! I’m happy to hear you’re doing your best! Blessings for you too!
Thanks for making this video man! I’m in the same boat. I’m 28 and I’ve been a heavy smoker for years. It started off as fun, then I used it to meditate and expand my mind, but now I feel that it no longer serves a purpose in my life besides escaping and running away from the difficulties of life. It’s time to evolve and become the version of myself I’ve always dreamed of. Many thanks to you and good luck to anyone out there on this journey! Much love ❤️
Same here. I was smoking to escape the stresses of life but I needed to stop and become something greater. Been two weeks now since I quit and I feel great
This is the same boat I’ve been in, and it’s really still something I’m trying to separate myself from it more still. Here’s to those little win days brother, keep evolving
You are definitely on the right track! Exciting to hear your story. Happy for you. By 25 I was smoking every day. It wasn’t interfering with my work and actually help creatively. At 50, I quit for the same reasons you did. 69 now and no regrets. Like you a mushroom now and then is a learning experience, still.
Thank you! Yes a little mushroom here and there can quite beneficial to personal development 😉 I’ve found they are great perspective changers when feeling a little stagnant or stuck.
You made the right decision. I've smoked off and on since I was 12 (I'm 66) and definitely had times in my life that pot wasn't a good compilation. My life was full enough when I had my kids or being a college student. Pot is good for enhancing experiences but when it becomes a means in itself, it is a good idea to take a break. Good Luck
im glad you articulated this situation the way you did. the pot community wont speak like this and its scary. Weed is amazing and can hold you back at the same time. less is more for sure. and im a 15+ year smoker
Dude, holy crap, you spoke directly to my heart!!! I’m quitting weed now!! Just subscribed btw. I’m a fan of yours after coming across your beautiful and powerful message 💯
Thank you so much for watching and the sub! I’m glad the video resonated with you.
Quitting weed was the exact thing I needed in my life and although it didn’t solve all my problems it certainly set me on the right path to working on other things. Hopefully it can do the same for you 😊
I’m 27, I’ve smoked everyday for the last 2 years. I used it to relax and also spark creativity. On thanksgiving my best friend of 15 years passed away. I proceeded to smoke more then ever the following week to cope with the loss. I was numb. By the end of the week I was experiencing severe anxiety and panic attacks from smoking. This had never happened to me before. I took a couple days off and tried smoking again earlier this week. Within minutes my mind started to race, heart rate increased, chest got tight and the anxiety took over. The next morning I came to the conclusion that weed is no longer serving me in a positive way. Something that use to bring me so much joy is now effecting my life negatively. I look forward to the clarity sobriety may bring me. Thank you for this video & good luck on your journey
after you smoke for 35 years, the laughs go away, the good feeling only lasts a couple of minutes then you are reaching for your pipe again. 35 years married to Mary Jane and now we're divorced
Same here. I am just 12 days in. First time I have lasted this long and it was easier than my last 4 attempts in the last 12 months. The headaches were milder and I am NEVER going back.
Same here 7 days in after 26 years daily and it held me back in life. Now I am finally almost free of this absolute garbage
Great video. Appreciate you being clear on the withdrawal and effects of being a daily stoner. I've seen numerous people say there's no withdrawal or addiction to weed, and it's just not true for everyone. Hope it's going well and you're getting the things out of life you wanted to.
Thank you! Yes it’s very downplayed in the counter culture because there was so much fear mongering over made up myths that the real consequences get dismissed as apart of that bullshit.
I am and things are going well! Much better now than before I quit for sure.
i quit for 2 years now and my life keeps getting better and better. I look better, feel better, laugh naturally, and I do not want to go back there again because life now seems more meanigfull and change happens easier and more often in the direction I strive.
Great vid, thanks a lot. I'm 2 months in and feeling great, sorting my life out bit by bit and its all going much better than I would have imagined. Seeing people in the comments talk about still craving, I wanted to share an experience I had...the other day I really felt like smoking, so I sat with it, I felt the feeling in my body of what it was, it was quite easy to identify that some stress was coming up in my life and my sub conscious was rushing to numb it out before it happened. So I sat and dwelled it and felt it for ages, the next day I was watching a series and started crying at something that happened, I hadn't actually cried in so long I couldn't remember when the last time was, I was balling my eyes out. I noticed after sitting with it and having all those emotions come up in the space of a couple of days, I haven't had a craving since and really can't imagine having one. So try just sitting with it, crying, dancing, expressing whatever that emotion is that you are trying to numb out
I’m 24 just smoked h@sh for a month ago a week per time mainly on weekends (just for fun). Don’t know when i will get bored from it.
@@FoodRecipes108 you’re in the honeymoon phase, my friend. Enjoy it. But don’t let it become an abusive relationship.
Appreciate story you shared! Thinking of quitting smoking weed too, after about 17 years. I wouldn’t say it has obvious negative effects on me, but I am pretty sure I’ll get the benefits I don’t expect now. However the main reason is to get rid of the addiction/habit itself. It is just one more extra thing you can live without
great vid man, just started talking about this myself. your honesty is appreciated
Bro I am really proud of you You can do it! You are awesome!
What you described is exactly where I’m at now. I was actually coming to the same conclusion. I’m going to quit smoking now, thank you!
This is a comment for the algorithm because I want to support the growth of your channel! Seriously I would love to see you make this your career.
Best video on the subject I have seen yet. Completely relatable story, practically to the T! Thank you for posting this.
You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful for you ☺️
Respect man. Best video I've seen on this topic. Well done.
You seem really present and self aware, i love it. good stuff❤
hey bro I’m a heavy smoker also. Not ready to quit yet but I can tell I’m getting there. Thanks for sharing your experience
When the time comes if you feel that you should, you will know. Thanks for watching!
Does anyone else feel like weed has ruined their relationships in dating?
Yes, before I started smoking weed I there was a girl I really liked but we lost contact. As we got in contact again I was smoking min every two days, during some times daily. First time we met again I somehow didn’t really care about it, didn’t put any effort in having a good day with her and got high 1 hour before I met her. Didn’t go very well as you can imagine but I didn’t really care about it afterwards somehow. Now 5 months after, I still smoke nearly daily and somehow got kind of sad because I just noticed now that I really miss her. I have no clue how it took me almost half a year to notice that. So that’s why I’m here now trying to quit👍
Nah been single all my life and havent used weed all my life lol
Wasn’t successful, now smoking daily again👍
Much support to you on your journey I quit back in august and I seriously feel way better… breathing, sleeping, and clarity… the harsh part is now facing all the things that have been prolonged due to smoking and procrastination… relationship wise, professionally, and socially. It’s like you have to put yourself in new circles of people that don’t or won’t make everything about smoking. And the urge was hard for me for the first month and withdrawals are harder. If anyone needs tips or help through the process I’m here for you and rooting for ya!
That’s real! I’ve been working through that backlog since I quit and it really has been a journey but it’s been so fulfilling. I feel like I’m finishing this year strong as a result. I’m rooting for you too!
Congrats man! Keep going
Thanks for sharing! Many of your points & observations really resonate! Stay healthy & enlightened!
I’m seeing the light after 11 years..
I’ve been smoking weed everyday since 15 (I’m 25). Now It’s turned me into a skittish, antisocial and anxiety induced person. Every time I quit, I have nightmares wake up in sweat and often have panic attacks (i’ve noticed the panic attacks come after weeks of dab pen use). It’s kinda ruined my sex life with the anxiety... (a doctor would put me on pills right away but I will never do that)… I’ve been clean for about a week now and the crippling anxiety is starting to go away, and I feel like I’m seeing in 20/20 vision finally now.. going to the gym and picking up new hobbies help :) I feel like I’m closer to God as well. (No wonder the government is pushing weed on us all of a sudden).. For years, my aggression was gone because I was high every day. I would let people walk all over me. For young men, drive is important for career, relationships and life. Just 1 week and Im confident around new people, I don’t overthink and I feel sharper at work (I work in sales). I can’t wait for 30 days clean. I feel like my T-levels have risen just from 1 week of no weed.. it’s crazy how this is advertised as some kind of miracle drug. As someone who’s been using it for over a decade let me tell you it’s no miracle and I would be further in life if I never started. Thank you God for giving me the panic attacks to show me this
2.5 week update :
I’ve been waking up nearly every night in cold sweats from very very vivid dreams (and nightmares). Also noticed waves of anxiety at random times during the day - I have to channel it into music, working out, or creativity. Lost about 5lbs from lack of appetite, but the gym is keeping me in great shape at least.. some positive things : I’m a lot more focused at work, hobbies interest me, I’m sticking to a workout plan and feeling strong and I feel a much deeper connection to my family and the wonderful woman I’ve been talking to. I also noticed I’m a lot more emotional, in a good way.
Hoes it going? Did you maintain your sobriety?
how you getting on 1 year later pal?
Try quitting sugar and you’ll feel better.
Your journey is new and I wish you all the best.
thank you for your story! Im glad you are finding your higher self. I liked your micro dosing strategy.
Yeah in the beginning it was actually really helpful. Now I don’t do it as much but every once in awhile can be helpful regardless of trying to quit weed or not.
you really described how i've been feeling the past year of smoking weed most nights. I've been sober for 5 days and I already feel the exact same benefits you're describing. what's difficult for me is getting over the mental barrier of committing to this long term- life is going to get hard again soon and I know it's gonna be so tempting to fall back into my bad habits. i just feel like i can't trust myself to do what i know is right for me. thanks for sharing this video it was very helpful for me :)
You don’t have to commit to the long term at all. When I first quit I just knew I wanted to quit for at least a few months. Slowly I kept moving the goal posts and then at a certain point I knew I just didn’t want to do it anymore and quitting forever didn’t seem so scary. Build up that credibility slowly and eventually you’ll know you got it.
Even if you slip up just don’t fall back into it. Let it be one time and then go right back to not doing it. It’s key to not think you’re a failure if you do slip up. I’ve luckily not slipped up on this journey but I took many tolerance breaks over the years that prepared me for this. It wasn’t like this was the first time I took breaks from weed. This was the first time I committed to quitting for real.
Such a coincidence (or maybe the algo knows me too well) but I got recommended this just two days after my 3 months of sobriety(today)! I’m 18 and have been smoking for 3+ years and needed to stop for similar reasons. Best of luck to us both on this.
Funny enough I stopped after an eye opening shroom trip
Haha the algo can be so good sometimes. Right before I quit for real I saw several videos like mine and I found it to be super validating an encouraging. I’m glad I could repay the favor with this one. Good luck on your journey and keep going! You got this!
Great video, way to go man, inspiring..thank you!
Great video! I stopped doing weed a few weeks ago and psychedelics were a huge part of that by changing my habits, if you trip with a purpouse it can help a lot
Very well spoken. Great video.
It's like being superhuman. Memory, dreaming, energy, clarity, and about 5 hours extra a day to do stuff. I have an on again off again relationship with cannabis. Usually after the "low tolerance tripping balls phase" I tend to smoke 5-10 spliffs a day to the face. It's not the best. Less is better, none is great for those of us who compulsively alter consciousness
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love the video, keep it going man! congrats
Definitely an important story, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Psilocybin has been a massive help for me quitting smoking daily, highly recommend making caps around a 0.5 dose to have once in a while. Really helps on the days you’re thinking about a smoke and gets you to focus on other things and reset your mind a little. This is a once a month thing to be honest coupled with my 3/4 strong trips a year. Great video man ✌️
mushrooms raise cortisol, they are like a toxic cortisol tonic, after your bullshit shrooms leave your system your so thankful the poisen is out you feel more relaxed. please stop talkig about mushrooms helping you or spreading this b.s to the public.
Props to you man! I'm in the same place, It's great that you can see clearly what it does for and to you. It took a heavy mushroom trip for me to quit
Haha that can definitely do it for someone lol. Mushrooms have been instrumental in my perspective that I currently have about the world and the person I want to be.
Well stated. This helped me, to hear all that. Thank you. Sometimes it feels like other people don't understand. You seem to get it though. Thank you.
I was always one of those people who said I will smoke weed forever. My friends smoked a lot but I always the one that everyone knew smoked morning, noon and night. Throughout my teens and twenties a smoked A TON. Right around 31 I just kind of stopped. I didn’t make a point to stop or TRY to stop. It just happened. Which I know sounds kind of weird but that’s honestly how it happened. I am 39 now and I smoke occasionally like 2 or 3 times a year and I’m fine with that. The ironic thing is I was in better shape when I smoked weed! Haha. What I miss most about smoking weed was getting high and then going to the gym!!
Also I totally can relate about the sober high.. the high on life thing is great! Thanks for the story bro! I hit the like and the bell. As a fellow content creator stay connected and good luck growing your channel 💪😎
Thanks for watching and subscribing! Yeah sometimes people just grow out of it. A few times a year is probably totally fine based on what you described. Glad you’re doing well! Keep making content! Good luck growing yours too!
So I’m writing more AS I watch the video 9:28
I’ve created a habit for walking at like 4:30 am and I’ll walk for an hour at least then head to the gym to train and muscle build.
It’s made me way more fit and allowed me to push past old limits and take it more serious. It’s all about being committed to self! Great video and amazing content ! Need more of these videos maybe at 6 months and a year also!
Yes I will for sure do a 6 month follow up and a year as well. I think those are great milestones to reflect on how much has changed since.
As far as fitness goes I’ve finally made some breakthroughs and I’ll make a video on that when I reach my goal weight. That being said I’ve lost a solid chunk of the pandemic weight but I still have a little ways to go to get back to it.
My strategies have improved over time and my diet is way better and more regulated now. I’ve always eaten balanced meals but I’ve struggled with quantity and I never counted calories.
Now I’m more mindful of how much I’m eating and how many calories I can fit in the day without limiting the types of food I enjoy and in one week I’ve shed 3lbs. I’m excited to see what another month of that will yield.
Your experience is very similar to mine, the major thing I struggled with was vivid dreams, usually involving things I had probably been smoking too try and mentally avoid. All in all, it's not that hard though, anyone thinking they can't do it, you probably can.
Your comment is making me realize so much you have no idea
44 days sober for me! Was a heavy stoner for 4+ years. Was high all of the time. Thought I could never quit. But I did it. I’ve never been sober this long. First 3-4 days without weed were fucking rough!
Did you ever get "ghost" highs?? I feel high everyday at random times and I haven't smoked in 2 months. Like it feels like I smoked a whole blunt by myself
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Proud of you❤️ this is so inspiring
Thank you Amor 🙏❤️❤️
Great video man I feel like Im in the same situation you was in thank you. Needed to hear this
Im exactly on this same routine. 20 years though smokin on 6 weeks sober.. I do trips every 6 months.. Got a personnal trainer that I see 3 days a week......Occassionally ill MD for a week or 2.
Ive been struggling on my off days with time. I get bored fast. But I keep pushing. Discipline has been my best accomplishment and hardest.Awesome to hear your story. Lets getttt it.
Good stuff! On my journey with being completely sober. Gave up alcohol 1.5 years ago and recently weed. Just better overall! Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations on giving up alcohol and weed! Good luck on your next steps with weed. You got this!
I’ve tried quitting over 20 times since I was prolly 18. Started when I was 14. This videos helped me out more than any other one. I’m gonna commit and better my life because weed was using me for too long. Peace
You got this! I got a video for each milestone too so feel free to come back to it when you need the motivation to keep going! One year strong and I’m in a way better place. You will be too
I take tolerance breaks as well, and I feel like when you already take breaks its way easier to quit cold turkey. I'm happy for you being able to identify what it did to you.
for sure
Started smoking at 17 and quit 3 months ago at 22 I was so lazy, unmotivated, and incredibly anxious and I’d end up staying up till 3 am and having to go in to a plumbing job at 6 was unbearable I ended up calling off a lot I knew it needed to be cut out I may have the wrong personality to do it healthy but I’m so much better off most nights I go to bed at 10-11, gym/walks/ projects non stop once I get home appetite was much more balanced to the point I lost 60 pounds from not having munchies and the motivation is more then enough to get me to stay away if your on the fence of quitting just ask what the benefits are besides melting on the couch or your tummy/aches/pains feeling better till you sober up your body wants to heal itself I promise you
Bro I hope this gets more likes and views, I just quit about a week or so, I’m 29 turning 30 next year, been smoking daily for a year or so, trying to quit once and I failed, now I know I’ve quit for real, thanks for this my guy, and goodluck to us!
Thank you! Good luck to you in your journey! Once you make that commitment in your head just stick to it and don’t worry about the occasional slip up if it happens. It doesn’t take away from any progress you have made.
Thank you for those words brother 🤝🤝 there’s no turning back now!
i smoked yesterday because the cravings got to me. I needed this video a lot, your story is gonna help me achieve my goal of reaching full sobriety
I hope it does! A bump in the road doesn’t throw away all the progress you’ve made before. You got this!
I've felt the same way. It was great at first, because I found that it was a better alternative to alcohol. And yeah, in the beginning, it *was* quite nice to just sit back, practice piano, make musical arrangements, get creative, and I definitely discovered a lot of things about myself in the things I just mentioned… but then as of late, it just hasn't been fun.
To be fair, I was only somewhat consistent with weed for about a year and a half. I, too, took frequent breaks (because I'd run out of my supply). I also started very late, as I'd had my first experience with weed when I was 24, going on 25. However, in the last couple of months, it's just not been fun. I noticed I was becoming way more disorganized, way more forgetful, and I'd procrastinate more. But the real issue came when I started noticing the paranoia and the way it was affecting my relationships with my peers in general.
I'm only about three days off of it, and like you, it's not been that bad. I suppose having the late start along with the tolerance breaks made it easier for me to just say no once I've made the intentional decision to stop. Perhaps it was also the fact that I was primarily only consuming edibles and not really smoking it… whatever the reason may be, it's time that I take an indefinite break from this. No judgment for those who still use… hell I'd still do it if it still felt as fun as it did when I first started. But as of right now, it doesn't.
There’s a good quote that comes from Buddhism. Loosely it’s that all things, including truth itself, are like a raft, useful for getting from one shore to another, but once you get there you need to let it go. There is no point in carrying the raft along with you.
I've been on and off quitting for like 3 years. I'm 8 days clean now. 26 and probably an everyday user since 17-18. Every time I quit, I feel so good. My senses heighten and I smell things remind me of childhood. I'm way more confident and social. I also can't use responsibly. Every time I've gone back into it it's been me rewarding myself for being clean for x weeks or so. Within a few days I'm back to using everyday. Thanks for your story!
Hang in there! Just imagine yourself looking back on the last 4 years when you’re 30 - you have the option now on how they’ll play out & you just know the main difference between being proud of them and not is whether you give in
Loving this video
Thank you for sharing… so helpful
ever since Covid same, lost my meditations and yours habits and thank you because it helps to hear someone feels the same
Incredible video, ty for being so vulnerable and open! Coming up on my 2nd week not using after 2 years of basically everyday use and I'm starting to form that pink cloud. Hope you're doing well on your journey!
Thank you! Yes don’t let the pink cloud fool you into false sense of security but also let it guide you on why it’s worth quitting in the first place.
I am. Over 4 months now and I’m really not looking back. Still one of the best decisions I ever made.
Oh and get ready for the real ass dreams that come with the quits 😅
@The Kushness dreams? Psychotic hallusications more like!! It can be INTENSE once your rem sleep returns
@@ph-vf5hx fr i quit weed many times and i still remember all of my crazy dreams actually it’s something i look forward when i’m stopping, shit’s scary but it’s amazing how real it can feel
@@kdtv94 thank you for this video man!
growing up with ADHD. I remember before I started smoking weed (13 years old) I wasn't able to relax comfortably around anybody - and usually make people feel anxious because of how much energy I had (and still have).
Then I started smoking weed - it became a 'medicine' of sorts, to help me relax and be able to kind of act normal around people that love me. (Which I still have trouble feeling comfortable around people).
Now I am 30, usually take 3 breaks a year for a month at a time because weed isn't really helping me the way that it used to - and started doing the opposite because my dopamine receptors aren't connecting like they should.
I've been stoned for more than half of my life at this point, but thankfully the breaks help me realize the depression that comes with ADHD - and the underlying causes of ADHD/Depression isn't just from marijuana, but from other neurological reasons.
Im at a point where I think I should try some different medications because marijuana isn't helping anymore with feeling normal - and is probably a reason that I feel so down and low all the time.
thanks for making the vid and reading my long comment lol. Is inspiring - and is an accomplishment. congrats on feeling better, my guy.
Severe adhd lady here! I know exactly how you feel I loved the way you expressed it. Couldn’t agree more with all of it. I am 27.
Thank you for sharing ♥️♥️
Do you all take your meth pills for adhd?
Cause that seems it could cause serious depression to come down from meth
Yeah I switched to adderall from weed and yeah it DEFINITELY works haha. You can easily get a prescription with online doctors google it
@@user-ug9gd1jj7q have you found any useful treatments/medications/supplements/practices that help you with ADHD?
@@user-ug9gd1jj7q PS- like the weirdo that I am I checked out your UA-cam clips. I like your face. : )
Thank you for sharing!❤
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching! Be sure to check out my other updates from 6 months and a year if you want to see my progression. In late July I’ll hit 2 years without weed.
@@kdtv94 I'm watching those right now! Congratulations on your success 😊
Thank you! 🙏
Great explanation....you knoker still working good. 😊 Congrats.
wow man you have inspired me i have a chronic disease that causes a lot of pain and i would use weed as a cope but in reality it never helped with the pain i just told myself that because it felt nice and i was depressed but im gonna quit i just stashed my bong away and im no longer gonna use it im doing this for myself because getting high everyday has been such a detriment to my mental health and my overall success thank you man this video came at the perfect time
I’m so glad I could inspire you! It’s great that you can recognize how you were using it as an escape. That acknowledgment is a big step to change. I wish you luck on your journey! You got this!
I quit daily smoking 2 years ago but still smoked socially 2-3 times a week.. so I felt like I was never really getting back to my base level of normal dopamine function. 1 month ago I decided to give it up 100% for at least 3 months to assess how I feel. It's been hard but also so beneficial so far. Your video really echoes my own experience with it and gave me extra motivation to push it even longer! Well done and thanks for sharing
Good luck on your journey! In my experience it gets easier over time. I've stopped counting the months now and I don't miss it at all.
Awesome...One's true most powerful self is never reached through drugs!Thank you for this!
Absolutely!
So insightful! and very helpful.
After smoking weed since I was 15 I decided to quit at 18 years old.
When I started smoking it was great. I came home from the skatepark with some burger king chicken nuggets, sparked up a one hitter, and played some skate 3 till I fell asleep. This was pretty much every night.
After a while I started to smoke earlier in the day, sometimes even coming home early from the skatepark just to get high. This was unusual because riding at the skatepark was my absolute favorite thing to do. It's all I ever wanted to do.
Soon I started bringing weed with me to the park and getting high there. For a while I just rode high. But day after day I started riding less and getting high more.
This turned into completely skipping the park all together after school most days of the week. I was high pretty much 24-7 at this point.
It became a bigger problem when I was going home at lunch and getting high before my next classes or even skipping classes all together just to smoke. I would still go to the park occasionally but I'd never ride.
Long story short I ended up skipping multiple days eventually. Days turned into weeks which turned into pretty much dropping out.
This is when I started wanting to quit. I realized that it was seriously harming my mental health and my future and that it wasn't even fun anymore. I just got high so I could sleep and eat and not have constant anxiety.
It wasn't until two years later of living in that hole and not attending school that I decided to get serious about it.
The withdrawals lasted about 2 weeks. Insomnia, severe depression, and even nausea/vomiting at times. Some people breeze through withdrawals, others aren't so lucky.
But I'd say it's worth it. It's better to be in a clear state of mind. I'm 19 now and still trying to fix my sleep schedule. But I've made goals to get healthy again and maybe even start riding again this summer. Who knows.
I never graduated so I've decided to go for a GED program. Not sure which one it will be but I'm sure I'll do well. I did have a couple jobs over the years but both didn't last long. So I'm looking to start working full time at a trailer factory.
Fact of the matter is some people can control themselves when it comes to weed and alcohol. I can't. If you can't either it's best to just stay away from it.
Thank you for watching and sharing your story. I’m glad you’ve made that decision for yourself. I agree some people can moderate but some can’t and we gotta listen to ourselves when we realize which category we fall under.
@@kdtv94 for sure
Well done you! I'm on day 3 (again!) - videos like this are really inspiring : )
Thank you! Nothing wrong with restarting after a little slip up. It’s like meditation, part of the process is noticing and starting again. Good luck on your journey!
@@kdtv94 aw 100%, I'll do it as many times as it takes (good feeling this is the final time tho 😉) thanks for the kind and encouraging words, and good luck on your journey also !
Don't ever go back to smoking weed, it's literally a useless drug. All it does it make you content being broke and lazy, I smoked every day for 6 years
@@darraghsean5682 I hear you bud! I smoked almost every day for 10!
@@loveisallthatexists Just a little heads up. If you smoked again.. Just wanted to remind you!!
You dont have the subs (but you explain it much better than other channels) You are spot on! I have quit many times on and off, this time it hits diffrent. Thanks for your explanation, I am/was in the exact same boat
Oh yes I subbed for you!
Thank you for watching and the sub! I’m glad this video was helpful for you 😊
Thanks for this ❤
30 yrs of smoking and I quite 2 years ago. You pretty much nailed it brother. One thing that I experienced that you did not mention was how strong your mojo with girls comes back. That was a major positive that happened to me.
Haha hard for me to tell since I’ve been with my girlfriend for almost 4 years now 😂 maybe if I was single I would have noticed that 😂
@@kdtv94 guys , you gonna smoke sometimes or this is it with the smoking weed?
That's never been an issue, hell normally get high while fucking.
We all go through phases in life. I used to drink to enjoy myself and I stopped cold turkey. Smoked weed and decided that it wasn’t as fun anymore and quit. The withdrawals sucked for a bit, but I found many other things to do instead. For me it was more of a routine that I had to change. It’s not easy but definitely possible.
Alcohol was easy for me to quit and I was a big beer drinker for decades ,I do not want cancer because alcohol can be the cause of many cancers .
This video is so genuine, I love this!
Thank you. It was from the heart
needed to hear this. thank you
Good on you man. Withdrawals are real, weeds is definitely addictive! Todays my last day smoking too!
Yes it they really are. Not talked about enough. Good luck on your journey!
I've been trying to quit for the last 8 months. I am a chronic user, I smoked up 7 plus times a day. I've come to realise I am completely dependent on it now. I started smoking weed at a very young age ( 10yrs old ). I have a kid on the way and it has been a brutal process.
That’s a hard habit to break when it started so young but you have some good motivations that will help you. You got this! 😊
You can do it! You got this! 💪🏼🤗