5 Gifts That Came From Quitting Weed (A Lot Happened In 365 Days)
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2023
- In today's solo episode, I share five amazing gifts that have come from quitting marijuana. My life changed a lot in the first 365 days (I’ve been in recovery for nearly 15 years).
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Getting on weed saved me. Getting off weed also saved me too.
Real talk
Wow bro I completely relate to this, Im 9 years deep into smoking my life away I think Is time I finally give it up. It sucks because I remember I started smoking during a very low point in my life where i felt like it was helping me.. now i just feel the opposite in many aspects
Beautiful comment...pure truth.
@kevinsander2681 I'll quit with you brother. I'm like you...let's do it.
@@GregtheGrey6969 Lets go brother we got this!
"Start hanging out with people with common futures instead of common pasts" damn 💀
hard as fuck
Yo that hit.
For real. Makes so much sense
Well said
He got me at that same comment!
Fing brilliant...I love that! Common future!
Like present future...
Not present past.
🙏🙏🙏
Been sober off weed and alcohol from close to 6 months this is the best I’ve ever felt
Good job dude
Did u stop both same time???
your body says thank you ! :)
2 days sober 20 y of smoking 💪💪💪💪💯
Hope you still going!! keep strong..
I’m 4 months sober after 20 years smoking. I’m going back to school and chasing my passions again. You got this man!
You got this!!!
Lmao I didn’t finish the video first 2-3 reasons seems tbh like his problem that he later blamed weed for lmao. Like sitting all day being late for work. Really bro? No working out? Sounds like it’s not weed lol. The brain thing idk I can’t relate either. Only thing was that instant gratification he said. Then being scare family knew you were high or aniexy another thing he blamed weed on Vs owning it himself tbh
@@FITNESSMOTIV.congratulations but weed shouldn’t have been the reason not to do those things. I smoke everyday day n I’m very productive and active but good luck to u
Psilocybin containing mushrooms save my life. They drastically reduced my benzodiazepine withdrawal allowing me to quite illicit pill addiction after three years of heavy daily use before it would had became medically dangerous to quit
Psychedelic is the answer to most severe anxiety and depression. The use of magic mushrooms completely helps one get over depression and makes you feel like yourself.
Malachi_trippp is your guy
Mushrooms completely turned my life around my anxiety and panic attack disappeared and my personality changed into a much more generous and loving person
@@collinsparker6627is he on Instagram or what??
Certainly, he’s an exceptional mycologist, and i highly recommend his expertise.
1 Year sober, best decision i ever made. My life improved drastically, after 13 years of smoking. Kind of insane, life is actually enjoyable now. Don't give up hope!
Did you notice improvement quickly?
I hope i feel this way too. been smoking for over 14 years, it’s now or never..
Right No !!!❤👍💪
So you don’t even do it every now and then ? You jus completely stopped ?
completely yes@@pauljunior7513
1) brain "healed"
2)improved quality of life
3)improved mental health
4)improvement in relationships
5) "beautiful gift of recovery"
I felt like everything he mentioned really was just a lack of disciplined in his life 😂
@@SuperBabyMario0C i agree
@@SuperBabyMario0Cweed is what causes a lot of people to not be disciplined. I already know you smoke weed all the time and you are still productive but the truth is you’re either in the minority or you are not as productive as you think you are being.
Nah I was productive I got a lot done over the past 5 years. In retrospect to the 5 years before but I don’t think weed change those aspects of life. My schedule was packed and because of those years my life rn is in a better place in a lot of aspects such as income, education, life lessons, fitness and just more discipline overall, I’ve experienced loss. So someone using weed as an excuse especially for things like being late for work something so easy like really? But I think if you’re already lacking in that weed will amplify it. Those are things that an adult like this guy should’ve been worked on since teenage years and my life wasn’t a walk in park, there was no room for a lot of set backs. Only thing is I’ve wasted money smoking lol. But I guess it doesn’t matter since now I’m a in a better spot. I wanna see my family be good too my parents to stop working and that won’t happen if I show up late to a job. I think if that’s a problem you should be overlooking other aspects in your lift don’t blame weed and if you can’t handle it then don’t do it. I started smoking because I stopped drinking it didn’t fit in my schedule to be lit, I could still skate, exercise, study, drive and many others things high much better than alcohol, and it’s healthier alcohol is so bad for you, try running a marathon drunk Vs high or skating the balance isn’t there. We’re all different but don’t say I’m not productive. If you cant do basic things to inprove your life then I suggest anyone stop doing any substances and work on them but small things like caring if you family knows you’re high or being late to job is ridiculous. But we all start at different points and some roller skate thru life, others have to walk thru it and I put myself in that.
@@SuperBabyMario0C you can feel however you want about smoking weed and it’s relationship to discipline, but the truth is that obviously this man didn’t have the same experience. Like someone else mentioned, smoking weed probably affected his discipline. There’s more to gain by accepting someone’s truth as they tell it rather than projecting yours. If you think he lacked discipline in his life because it improved when he stopped smoking, maybe that’s relative to your truth. But if he said he lacked discipline BECAUSE of all the weed he smoked, then that’s what it is, for him.
I’m 5 days off cannabis after smoking everyday for the last 4 years. I lied to myself forever that I need it and it makes me feel better… It’s been a little rough with withdrawal but I’m a man on a mission and will get this thc out of my system for good. Thank you for sharing your story.
It will feel so much better after the initial withdrawl! You can totally do it and I am sending you so much support. 🥰
Hope your still going. I'm here today to convince myself not to fill my script tomorrow. I've been off for 2 days. Love and Strength
@@love4h2oLB Thank you so much! I’m almost at 2 weeks sober!! I am already feeling better!
@@cjdesign4690 Thank you so much! I’m almost at 2 weeks sober!! If I can do it, you can do it too!! I wish you all the best in getting sober too!
It takes a long time to clear your lungs , our throats and bronchial tubes look like that dirty pipe we clean with 91 %0 rubbing alcohol to clean all that residue I'm still coughing up black tar .
I quit smoking two months ago when I realised my high state cost me a promotion at work. In a nutshell I failed strong eye contact during an interview even though my last joint was a week before. Constant smoking had fucked me up to where I was socially awkward and I couldn't even control it which was terrifying to realise. Constant blinking shuffling avoiding gazes, I knew the interviewer could see right through me and I was never going to get it and I didn't. Enough is enough. 2 months without weed my head is clearer my dreams are back and while I grieve the last couple years I spent in the dark cell of THC, I am grateful that I've stuck my head out the tunnel and taking control of my life again! Weed came into my life during grief and the irony is it was threatening to cause me even more down the line if I didn't have the reality check at work! My speech is getting better too. Less and less mumbling and jumbling up my words looking like an idiot and freezing mid sentence. Can't put a price on that! Never Again!
Exactly the same thing happened to me! I had a job interview, I convinced myself that the weed didn’t affect how I acted in the interview, honestly I think they saw right through me, even tho I didn’t do anything obvious, my answers were weak, my speech wasn’t as good as it used to be, and my ability to connect and finesse my way into the job was just not there. I wasn’t high that day, but in hindsight, my performance was entirely affected by the weed.
@@sarahmason8911 It's a painful reality check but one that was needed regardless for both of us. In the end I suppose it depends on what a person really wants out of life. For me professionally I couldn't get on in any serious capacity if I kept smoking and stayed high. As much as I miss the hits, the bubble, the pain numbing everything feels and looks so much better space that weed brought me. The hindsight regret of knowing what it would end up costing me was not worth thinking about. It's amazing how weed slowly takes over ones life if they are not careful. First is a hit in a blue moon socially then u learn how to roll then u want to hold ur own then u constantly checking ur phone wondering why the weed guy hasn't shown up yet then the solitude, being introverted and days turn to weeks weeks turn to months. U don't even recognise yourself anymore when u look in the mirror. I want more for myself so never again. Plus the withdrawals are brutal so won't put myself through that again 😂
God I want this. I keep doing what I don't want to do because it feels good. Good for you man! I even quit for 4 years in my 30s and went back to it the last 5 years
@@d_chatz8353 that means the next time you do quit properly, you’re gonna be stronger and better than before! Wish u the best
😂😂😂.
Day 1 sober wish me luck fam💪
How are you doing?
@@kirstycrawford6107did you manage to stop? And how are you doing?
Me 2
@@plunkettkeith mega faded rn bro I failed
@@Youtokstagram That's all right man, you can try again. Don't let it tell you you can't
I'm off for 4 days now and it's tough I tell ya
I started smoking since my teenage, got addicted to cigarettes. Spent my whole life fighting Cigarettes addiction. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.
Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Norway. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them
YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
100% agree I used to have Psychosis and paranoid thoughts like "people thinking about me talking about me etc. Very odd behavior after getting off Adderall from 7-16. Antidepressants at 18-29. 31 now. I took way to much, but took about 20g of Gold caps (Psilocybin containing mushroom) I analyzed my entire life. The emotions that came out helped me understand behavior etc more. Wont ever need to do it again because I'm happy and contempt forever, but I wish more people did this to alter their perception of reality. Would help with healing much trauma
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
Smoked my entire adult life, now at 39 years old finally gone 6 months without weed or nicotine. So worth it! Basically the interactions i have with others has improved so much. My self confidence has improved. Ive always worked out, but my physical well being has improved, mental clarity has improved. If you’re just starting to get clean or are thinking about getting quiting the devils lettuce, i encourage you to do it. It sounds silly but do you love yourself? Do you want to see how good things could be? Treat yourself right, only one life, dont live it holding yourself back because you like smoking. Be better, be who youre supposed to be!
Thank you , i m in the same shoes and it only been 7-8 days and my emotions are off the charts. I started crying when i read your post
I’m the same age brother and smoked for twenty two years but want to stop too . We sound similar in our lifestyle too . Good luck and well done 👍🏻
Very well put been smoking my whole life I don’t know if I can quit
ive seen so many comments like this but this one was exceptionally inspiring and really just hit. thank you
@@hawgprint You are welcome but i just shared what i am going through and to be honest im feeling much better, expect my sleep is still all over the place. I hope you are doing better.
Weed =Breathing problems. Forgetfulness. Laziness. Memory off. Crabby when not high.
Ended up Crabby when high. Very short and on the verge of rage always.
5 months sober and it’s the best thing I ever did to fix my life. Yall can’t imagine how your life will change for the better once you put drugs aside. Before I used to think my life was hard. Nah bro, I was making my life hard and miserable. Now I’m happier than ever and I don’t need no substance to change my mood and fix my way of thinking. The only think you have to accept is that you are AN ADDICT. AND THATS WHY YOU FEEL THAT WITHOUT WEED YOU JUST WONT BE ABLE TO BE HAPPY. ITS NOT TRUE. LIFE STARTS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF ADDICTION.
So real when y said i thought my life was hard but i was making it hard hahhaa BEAUTIFULLY SAID!
I quit weed 2 years ago for around 9 months to get back in shape and get my first big boy job out of college. Once I got the job, got more money, amazing shape, I thought I could relax and smoke again. Here I am 2 years later, out of shape, not doing my best in my job, etc. Quitting for good, can’t afford to he handicapped like this
what a common and sneaky trap !! beware of the addictive voice, when you say "I thought I could relax and smoke again" you are not separating your real "you" from your addictive voice. That one was not your thought, that was your addictive voice! , the lizard brain. Next time, you can recognize it as a not-you, and dismiss it, choosing your best judgment instead of listening to the lies of your addictive voice. Thanks for you honesty
Same happend to me
Did you go through accute sleep difficulties when you quit?
Sounds like a mindset issue, you messed up that balance.
Try actually doing things and just smoking less and maybe differently. You smoked blunts or joints? Switch to a bong.
@@AxelZara thank you, totally agree on the mindset issue
I went to jail for weed-related charges when I was 19 and was there for several months.
I’ve been serious about quitting ever since, but ultimately unsuccessful at staying off it. I actively struggled for over a decade without breaking free- but I never gave up on sobriety.
Now I’ve finally hit a turning point and have been off weed for nearly a year. Life has consistently gotten better for me in many of the ways you described.
God speed brother!
I hoping yo have the same results with both this and alcohol!
@@JTG313damn, how you know he a drunk
Good on you man!
Sacred secretion. See your need to abuse yourself vanish.
Keep going my dawg❤
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
Yes, dr.poras. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place.
Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac.
He's constantly talking about killing someone.
He's violent. Anyone reading this
Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Is he on instagram?
Yes he is dr.poras
I’ve been a weed smoker for about 20yrs. Only time I was sober for the yr I was on probation. During that time my art, music and spirituality exploded. But right after my yr was up I went right back. Now a few yrs later I’m ready to quit on my own. I have slowed down but haven’t completely stopped yet. This video helped me realize more it’s worth it
Most importantly...YOU are worth it!
I AGREE WITH YOU , i WAS ON THE SAME BOAT.
you can do it!...I stopped 4 months ago after 20 years...feel much better!
Been smoking non stop from 14 to 34 I’ve noticed it’s holding me back I got ideas but no poa it’s crazy that when I smoke and get high I notice that’s it’s no good for me but when I’m sober and I forget how bad it is then soon as I smoke I’m like shit this is bad for me I stopped for a couple weeks then my mind tricked me by saying just have a smoke to remind you how bad it is for you then bang strait back on it again
One of my professor on the first day of lecture said "Bad habits are your masters and good habits are your slaves". 10 days ago I decided to quit this after being an everyday regular for past 12 years. Have gone through the rough phase of insomnia, shakes, chills and what not after it. This made me realize how much of a servant I was to it. Watching this video made me more motivated to quit. I just hope I do not relapse. Thank You!!
Hope you're still doing well! I had CHS (cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome), trust me, you don't want to experience that
Most weed users sleep like a baby, probably it is just you. The only drug you really need is Christ.
Watch out for the boredom plan ahead
I quit smoking after doing it multiple times everyday for years. And I finally found myself again, the part of me I didn’t realize I had left behind but truly needed. I’ve changed in so many ways for the better. My advice to anyone who smokes like this and tells themself that it’s what they need, you have no idea what you’re missing.
Thanks
I’m sober 16 months now… let’s get it!
What made you quit?
Are you really? Sober? Wake up! You have lived behind the closed the door for 16 months... open it up... explore!
@@kwimmswhat do you mean by that ? 😂😂
Thank you ❤ I’m on day 5 sober and I can already feel my eyes opening up to the amount of opportunities that can come from sobriety, I want this so bad.
I’m gonna add to this, this video is great! I really hope everyone trying to get sober from weed gets to see this, cause this hits every single topic related to weed. Everything is so so accurate. THANKS.
Prayers ♥️
You can do it girl believe in urself
@@johnlally thank you! I’m on day 7 💚💚💚
One week in. Let’s gooooo!
I am so glad people are finally starting to talk about weed this way...i am so tired of hearing all the rhetoric around how amazing it is...and yes, I do feel it has some good things about it but wow, it is being overused and people are self-medicating an alarming rate...with weed that is stronger than ever. I support your path to healing. It is not easy.
it is great in the short-term, the problem is that it's habit forming, and the longterm effects are more bad than good...I stopped after 20 yrs and feel good finally.
Yeah, that's typical addiction, doesn't matter that much which drug. The brain will heal, mental health gets better, everything gets better. I have 4 and a half years off drugs.
29 days sober from weed, it’s been a rough road but I’m stickin to it
Lets GoOOOOOOOooo
how you getting on now bro
@@bennhenderson7898 72 days strong 💪🏾
Confidence and ambition instead of anxiety and lazyness... yeah
Why u say that??
Some people feel the first part when they are high
@@victorhardin2186I agree some people can and can’t I can’t
thank you so much for this video! I am a 36 yr old male that has been high and stoned for 23 years straight everyday multiple times non stop! today it is 12/10/23 and it is my second day weed-free! its the most heaviest thing I've ever had to overcome but I seriously believe the universe popped your vid on my UA-cam home page for the motivation and understanding about bettering ourselves for ourselves so we can better situations and relationships with friends and family! your the man Doug! I appreciate you a lot and I'm very very proud of you! Aloha from Maui!
Stay strong, it's worth it. My ex partner smoked for 25 years, every day, multiple times a day. He destroyed everything good in his life, including our relationship
Did you make it?
How you doing?
Cannabis addiction ruined my life for thirty years. I've been quit for two weeks now!
I started smoking pot when I was in my teens in the 70s and stopped when I turned 20 but now that I'm in my 60s I've started up again because of a few health reasons but for the most part I don't actually smoke, I vape at low temps and I eat edibles and it's helping a lot where the drugs they put me on just masked the symptoms and barely did that and came with a bunch of side effects. The one thing that I have to say is weed from the 70s was weak compared to what's out there today but I opt for lower THC flower or just take less of it then I would have back in the day. Because of it I've been able to cut back on prescription and over the counter drugs and I even stopped drinking alcohol which was never a real problem but when you get older you start being affected differently than when you're younger. Chronic anything isn't good for you! Good video!
Part of the mechanism for why weed amplifies anxiety is because weed dehydrates you. When you smoke, you're essentially introducing "contaminants" (THC, etc.) into the blood through the lungs, and in order for your body to clean everything up (aka become sober), it requires resources (water, minerals, vitamins, etc.). One of the most important minerals that you lose during this process is MAGNESIUM. Without sufficient magnesium, your sense of "calm" gets eroded and anxiety can easily skyrocket given the right environment and triggers. It also ties in with irritability and other mood disorders, but primarily, your thoughts will be scattered, you'll be less focused, more paranoid, and more fearful. Obviously this depends on your personal health status, hence why some people have absolutely no issue with anxiety or paranoia when smoking (at least not yet). This is also why long-term smokers have such higher likeliness for mental health issues. Each time you smoke, you're not only altering your brain and the way you think, but your body has to use vital nutrients to recover (note that this happens with ANY drug), and because you're high, your diet isn't the greatest anyway, so it's just a matter of time before you become chronically deficient in one thing or another, which will lead to various mood disorders and mental health issues, not to mention potential physical health issues.
How do I know all of this? I spent years studying nutrition and biochemistry (especially magnesium), as well as weed, after going through severe anxiety and insomnia which I was able to completely reverse naturally (no big pharma) with proper supplementation, diet, and lifestyle. I have no doubt that my regular weed use (1-6 times a week) was a major contributing factor, because once again, it DEPLETES minerals, especially MAGNESIUM
I started using weed because I developed bipolar disorder after my daughter was born. I had horrible anxiety and depression. The docs put me on meds but those take a while to work. They gave me Ativan because the anxiety was so bad. But after a while they didn’t want to give me anymore. As a last resort I started using cannabis and it immediately took all the mental pain away and made me feel good again. I used to vape flower a couple times a day but am down to micro dosing. Thanks for the info.I am going to incorporate that into my trying to quit
Whats your routine, if you'd be willing to explain?
It lowers my potassium levels like crazy
@@ma5takilla1The primary thing for me was simple magnesium supplementation. The products I used were MagSRT + Magnesium Breakthrough, two of the best on the market.
Dosage is roughly a total of 1000mg day between both supplements. Then I add magnesium-rich foods, magnesium lotion absorbed transdermally, and trace mineral drops.
I would advise anyone suffering mag deficiency symptoms look up Dr. Carolyn Dean on UA-cam. She's an expert on magnesium and she has many case studies. Would recommend her book as well, it's been an incredible resource for me.
The rest of my supplement stack is taken in part from Morley Robbin's Root Cause Protocol. I also take cod liver oil, beef liver pills (or multi-organs), bee pollen, ashwagandha and collagen. It's worth noting I'm a bodybuilder so some of the above may not apply to you.
Lifestyle changes including grounding/earthing as much as possible, EMF blocking canopy during sleep, maximizing sleep hygiene, as much exposure to natural sunlight as possible, maintaining a regular eating schedule (same times every day), and a ton of cognitive behavioral therapy for coping with the psychological aspect of anxiety. Took me quite a few months to recover, but consistency and perseverance was key, and it worked. I eventually got back to what I'd consider "normal".
Mind you, this is the SLOW, HARD, but LONG LASTING NATURAL METHOD that involves a lot of struggle, but it's far better than needing anti-anxiety meds for the rest of your life...at least for me. Everyone is different though.
@@poonlagoon9570 Any drug will ultimately lower the status of all minerals, as your body will always be aiming for balance via homeostasis, so it will dump what it doesn't need through your urine. Your body taps its bones and tissue for reserves, but when that depletes, you will start having noticeable issues.
I’ve had a love affair with weed for many years just like you brother, I feel so good that I don’t do it any more, my new hobby is going to the gym and staying fit, to anyone reading this you can do this, just put your mind heart and soul into it! ☮️❤️🙏🏼
same, i am 1 year off after smoking daily for 10 years. best decision ever made
I've found the gym to and love it. Well done you ❤
I do both, and it's a great balance. Once I realized the real issue was within myself and my mind I flourished. I still smoke everyday, do all the healthy things like eating right and going to the gym. Run a successful business worth 6 figures and am the healthiest I have been and I'm only 29.
My doctors tell me I am doing great, and thats multiple doctors as well.
Weed isn't for everyone, it probably wasn't something you should have stuck with in the first place. Glad you found your path.
Sounds so boring. Jesus. 😂
@@kirstycrawford6107 well done to you as well sister stay on your purpose! ☮️❤️🙏🏼
I've gone a full 24 hours...it feels different lol been smoking (basically) everyday for the past 14 years. The thing that made me want to quit is the social interactions, it made me not want to interact with people because I was content in my own head....fast forward a decade and it impacted me in a way that I didn't see it, I became a bit of a lone wolf at work, at my BJJ gym. And I started getting anxiety whenever I wanted to go talk to girl..I like weee but the problem for me is I can't just smoke once a month. If I hit the bong once I got to hit more..
I guess the longer you smoked daily(more years), the more harder it gets to have control over your weed addiction is it? I smoked for 3 years regularly and it started affecting me really bad into my last few months and I stopped smoking daily. Took a 2 months gap and then now I have much control over it. I started smoking in my 20s not like 16-17 I guess that plays a role too
Can relate.
Quite a lot of BJJ people smoke... just dont smell (general rule) and use eyedrops.
I’m still a lone wolf sober…people are lame as fuxk and only surface level. If it’s not fantasy football or gossip most don’t care.
@@kccts44why use eye drops? They aren’t your parents 😂😂
People also don’t realize that even if you only use once/day, there’s a big chance it is impacting you during the “other 20 hours” where you’re sober, in all the ways you detail in this video. Although I’ve noticed that is more of an issue with some people than with others.
It affects everyone differently. For some people it may be working to ease their pain or stress but for others (myself included) it does some other things besides that which I don’t want in my life
@@l_valgreenjust man up and face your pain and stress without weed man. Weed addicts have low pain tolerance. Just gotta be stronger
Screw off, bro. Cannabis is a huge anti-inflammatory and extremely healing and medicinal. Your experience isn’t everyone’s experience.
This is beyond true. When I smoked I usually was fine (most of the time), but I ALWAYS had residual after-effects that distorted my mood.
heard best is once all 3-4 days
I'm 4 days sober after 10 years of smoking!! i can do it
keep it up! throw out all your stuff...it takes time, but worth it!
Been sober for 13 months. I miss it every day. I was a functioning stoner, able to maintain a 9-5 and even getting a promotion for my hard work. I would only smoke during the evening. Since my depression has came back, and my performance at work is just the same as it was before but I no longer have anything to look forward too. I still go to the gym and do all the same things I have before. I’ve struggle with sleep and lack creativity. It feels like I’m dead inside and it’s hard to justify the benefits of stopping. My family hates it so my relationship with them has improved. I am between a rock and a hard place with marijuana, as I never actually had any problems with it in the first place, and It helped me crawl out of a dark place. I fear I am slowly returning
I think if you were on the outside looking in that you would see the negative effects.
I would ask your family and those that supported you quitting what they say you acted like on it and how it made them feel.
Maybe change what your doing too.
Read new books, gain insight on other parts of your brain and behavior and how to improve, maybe get out in nature more or develop a new skill.
Volunteer in the community.
There is a lot you can do with your life aside from still being good at your job. The journey doesn’t stop at your job.
Don’t let it control your life you are more than that
that is you addictive voice lying to you, telling you that life will be better using weed. It is not you, and it is not your friend. if you've got issues, they need to be addressed, but weed won't address them
Anytime i think about quiting weed, i need weed to think😢
😅😅😅😅😅
I always liked weed but when I was raped, it was all I could think about. I couldn’t visualize myself going one day without smoking because I couldn’t take the pain of what happened to me. I’m 8 days sober and even if it’s hard, I’ll keep holding on. Thank you for making this video and giving me hope 🤍
You got this
@@matthewprice5079 thank you so much. it means a lot :)
Day 1 for me you got this I'm so sorry that happened to you if you ever need someone to talk to, I'm here.
@@matthewprice5079 Thank you. it means a lot 🤍
@@rickeyhaynes6316 Thank you so much. It means a lot 🤍
this made me cry in two different parts. this is great i really appreciate you sharing your experience with the world . the amount of depth, honesty, and emotional vulnerability really made it hit home for me.
Initially I stopped bc I was looking for a job…it’s now day 12 and I feel amazing… I can’t believe it but I’m good on that Mary Jane…even after the drug test…I’m good! I feel high off life and realized how much more I get done now, I think clearer and I’ve even lost weight …y’all know them munchies are crazy 😅 Good luck to all ✨
Update: 30 days later and it’s not even a thought… feeling amazing ✨✨✨
@@moonempress8366thanks for the update
@@moonempress8366finna try tomorrow I gotta quit before 2024
Update: 60 days later and clarity is like it was in my 20’s… lost 10lbs and still feel amazing! Keep going… you can do it! ♥️
Hey bro, congrats to you man. That's amazing
I'm on day 1 a day just want to know what helped you during your first week to a month?
Thank you for making this video and i hope you strive towards your goal. From someone that recently abstained themself from consuming edibles, i can relate to your previous issues such as losing myself, more agitation towards others and not processing situations properly as i would now, even within few days of abstinence, i reap a few benefits already and wish to continue this habit as long as i can live. I hope everyone that’s in a similar situation as he was before can learn from this video, because it really will save yourself soo much time to work on yourself❤️
Having heard you completely out, and really can relate to you. I still smoke though. Having stated that, I ride with your reasoning. I also will mention how it does me different, especially in moderation. Now if someone does it with high frequency, it affects more than just the brain. I smoke to actually reduce my anxiety. I am also very active, so it cuts down opportunities to just sit around and smoke endlessly. Your take is valid to me because everything isn't for everyone, and perhaps someone who is abusing it can recognize their inner idiosyncrasies. Continue to be an ambassador. This is very helpful to many people. Kudos!
One of the best and possibly most vital life changing video I've watched. All three of my kids are addicted to cannabis and its destroyed us. Thank you so much for your hard work and for sharing.
More people need to hear this! God bless you man, keep up the good fight!
I quit smoking marijuana about 4 months ago and I’ll never go back to using it again. I used it for years. When I smoked it I never had any dreams and my sleep was never consistent. Now that I quit I have dreams every single night. I feel much better and think a lot more clearly.
how are you doing now:) I am 2 month in, but feel brain buzz from time to time, did you too?. if so, how long did it take you to feel better
yes cannabis affects your REM sleep, thats why its importnant not to smoke everyday. i only smoke on the weekends anf have dreams every night, helps me recover i feel (i train very hard in the gym so body gets pretty banged up).
Very well said!! I'm on the same journey, and hearing your words gave me some good encouragement! Thanks for that! And keep it up, this new flourishing journey that you are on!👌👍
Thank you so much for the kind words and really glad that hearing my story inspired you!
Happy for you man, and thank you for sharing this!
Hi Doug! Thanks so much for sharing your life and story.This is one of the best 20 minutes i've spent in a long time. I'm sharing with a bunch of friends. Thanks again!!
Yooooooooooo! Thank you for this video. I'm looking to quit weed and liquor and long to feel and operate how you do with a clear mind. I relate to the beginning of your video a lot and it is exactly what I'm looking to feel like and accomplish being that it is something I use to combat anxiety. Thank you for the confirmation that everything is going to be alright since I'm trying to succeed in my business. Thank you for being a testimony IF you ever read this.
I'm on a similar journey. I'm about 3 months sober. Looking forward to more positive changes. So far, it feels like calmer mind, and ability to live more intentionally moment to moment.
Dude, its a slow burn, the improvements creep. Going on two years after 3 decades of heavy blazing, im still seeing improvements.
Fantastic video man. Been looking for one like this. Excited for the new chapter
Good for you brother, keep up the positivity and keep moving forward!
For me, I know when I had my addictions I had a lot of the same problems, and in recovery, I received a lot of the same gifts.
I do use cannabis on occasion as I never had addiction issues with that substance and can have great medicinal purposes, especially as a veteran with PTSD.
But like anything in life, it's about moderation and the reason why you're doing it.
If any substances take over your life causing you to have a lower quality of life, then change is needed. Glad you found hope ❤
Stoppwd now for almost 3 weeks, and the most impactful thing so far is clarity of thought, and way better memory.
I’m a couple weeks clean from weed and a month clean from nicotine. Right now i constantly am being tested and in bad moods without. Glad to know that it gets better, I can’t wait to start feeling better. God bless all y’all ❤️💪🏻🙏🏻
Hey brother, how's it going? Have you managed and what's worked for you? I'm day 1 and really want this sober life
"I realized that I truly needed to spend time with people who have common futures andd not common pasts" this hit me right at home, very well said
Thanks for sharing. Im on the same path and haven't been smoking for only a month now. Im starting to feel many of the things you talk about in this video and it is highly encouraging to know that from your experience it does get better. I really appreciate it.
Thanks, Doug! As a Certified Peer Support Specialist who works alongside Recovery Coaches, your 5 Gifts video is an excellent positive and empowering message about not just the benefits of cannabis cessation, but the joys and tremendous consequences of recovery in general. Thanks for sharing your clarity!😀
Thanks for that, today is my first day and just happened to come across your video, it's what I needed to hear to stay sober
Hope your still holding strong brotha
00:03 Quitting cannabis led to my brain healing and better cognitive function.
02:07 Quitting weed improved my brain function and quality of life.
04:07 Quitting weed improved overall quality of life and mental health
06:24 Quitting weed led to improved mental health and self-confidence
08:39 Quitting weed improved mental health and relationships
10:46 Quitting weed allowed me to improve my relationships and choices.
12:51 Learning to prioritize self-discovery and surrounding myself with supportive relationships.
14:41 Quitting marijuana led to improved relationships and self-connection.
16:55 Recovery has brought me numerous gifts and opportunities
18:42 Quitting cannabis brought healing, improvement, and hope
Wow!!! Thank you so much for sharing this! You're an inspiration!
After 11 years (started at 13). I can see the good opportunities I gave up, Just so I could smoke and chill… also kept me from learning how to process stress/trauma and regulate my emotions in those times. Basically numbs you from important moments in life.
Like anything, ganj should be used in moderation. I haven't had to completely give up, but I have learnt to control the ganja instead of the ganja controlling me. It can be done, you don't have to say goodbye forever.
yeah i've come to understand that i shouldn't smoke weed every day, and don't. Conversely I've also come to understand that i also should never not smoke weed. It does have benefits.
Bro I wish I could do this but I am 23 soon 24 I live alone and weed takes over my lifestyle … ima quit for a few weeks and then come back and just smoke like 1 joint every now and then I’ll have to see how I feel these next few weeks but today my last day
The problem with this is that for addicts, there is no moderation. A lot of people don’t even relapse when they feel bad… it’s when they’ve been feeling good and haven’t smoked in a while and feel they “deserve” a joint because of said accomplishment. Moderation can spiral quickly. I do think telling yourself “I’m only stopping for x weeks” and moving the goalposts is a good psychological trick, but looking forward to moderation or social smoking isn’t always the best option.
@@User59419I totally agree with this!! I feel like telling mycellf I will do it in moderation but knowing I smoke everyday is very hard. Sooo hard to find a middle ground. Smoking multiple times a day to just once a week or something just doesn’t even seem plausible 😭
@@user-lo9gx8hg5c It didn't seem plausible to me either, trust me :) I'm only 2 weeks, but now rarely even think abt it. That first hump is usually hardest but I promise if you make urself busy it becomes way easier. Then it's just abt avoiding traps and pitfalls, u got this :)
Been smoking since 2008. Wounded in Iraq its helpped me with my phantom limb pain , dreams, and anxiety. I do believe there is a limit but still better then alcohol any day of the week
Thank you for your service.
thank you. I needed to hear this today.
Thank you so much for this. Like you have used it for anxiety and so much of what you have said resonates. I'm doing it legally but only in a few years am using it all day everyday. Two days clean and it feels scary to go out there without it as a safety blanket. What you said about family is huge. Thank you.
Very timely video, thank you for sharing your story!
Glad you enjoyed it!! What was your biggest takeaway?
After two weeks off weed my erections became more frequent and my penis seemed to grow a couple of inches. I'm not 100% sure because I didn't measure before and after and I don't have a girlfriend but if I did I would tell her this story.
Happy for you bro!
Smoking(vaping dry herb, not oils) weed seriously saved my life, but to each their own. I can't imagine where I'd be without it. If anything makes you lazy and unhealthy then you should do your best to cut that out of your life. I'm an athlete and I eat healthy and enjoy life all around. Cannabis helps me with so much and doesn't have that negative effect of being lazy and doing dumb stuff or get the munchies on candy and chips. Their also has to be a balance, such as micro dosing vs smoking blunt after blunt which is unnecessary in my opinion. Glad you were able to make better life changes.
Real talk man… I support this message
That’s very true.Micro dosing is the answer. I’ve been smoking off and on for nigh on 40 years.But as you say ,I’ve never sat there smoking joint after joint ( unnecessary) I will instead roll a number and take 3/4 tokes and I’m good.!
I feel this too. The psychiatrist and neurologist want to knock me out with sedatives to help anxiety. I definitely have huge stressors in my life. I do not get lazy off herb. I get highly motivated. So, instead of being a dead zombie on propranolol or other anxiety meds... I have settled for microdosing herb.
Thanks for sharing your story. And for helping others find their way.
Amen! Your video is so honest! thank you for making it!
I’ve been a chronic user for 10+ years but have wanted to quit for a long time now. I’m unable to get through the initial withdrawal every time. It keeps me trapped in this shame cycle of trying to quit and feeling like a failure because I can’t, then feeling shame for continuing and repeat. I constantly question what things would be like if I could ever stop? Now no time ever feels like the right time because I can’t control my emotions when withdrawing and take it out on the people I care about. Just stuck in my own high paranoid head all the time.
I was exactly in your shoes until 3 days ago. Just gotta stop being a pussy and man up. YOU control your mind, you literally have to just not hit the bong. How I know that’s what it is, is cause I made all the same excuses as you, heard my friend was 7 days clean and I stopped immediately because I don’t want to fall behind in terms of success. That easy. Man up bro you got this, no pussy shit
I find for myself that it’s much easier for me to quit / take a break if I still have some left.. ie if I still have some on-hand and decide to take a break it’s much easier than if I run out completely, which induces panic of “re-upping” or having it available still.
I have decided to give fully quitting a go after some things related to work and also after having had a bad flu. I was already feeling like shit from the flu / fever so I wasn’t in the mood to smoke up and feel even more delirious. If you have friends that have also quit (whether it’s booze or trees or something heavier..) talking to them about your intent to quit may help to garner some support from them. You can do it though dude just take it one day at a time. Get the first day of not having any out of the way, then stick to it for 2, before you know it you’ll have it out of the way and be through the worst of the withdrawal and cravings.
You can do it bro! I believe in you. I've been smoking weed (5-9 joints) every day for the last 12 years. I've been tapering myself off the weed for the last 2 weeks to quit. It has destroyed my life for long enough. I'm now 3 days without it. The first two days was really fucking difficult. I just slept throughout most of the day, but the insomnia was fucking crazy during the night. Then I just preoccupied myself with video games, anime, series and movies to just distract myself as much as possible, it really helped a lot. Also, I'd tell myself:"Okay, just another hour dude, just go another hour without weed." After an hour, I'd just reaffirm that to myself again and say "just another hour". This was extremely helpful for me. Just take it one step at a time.
Today I actually felt so much better already, I actually can't remember when last I felt this way. I actually enjoyed mundane and simple things I didn't even notice before. It's as if I was asleep all this time and I'm starting to awake slowly but surely. I can't wait to see how my life changes for the better without this drug. I had mad cravings the first 2 days, but oddly enough today only now at night do I feel a slight agitation, but it's not that bad compared to the previous days. I guess I'm sharing this just to tell you, you're much stronger than you think you are and don't give yourself enough credit. If I can do it, you can too! Believe in yourself, because you matter.
Broo under pressure the most beautiful diamonds are made. I say cold turkey.. and forget the rest. I say pass that point of no return..
I hope we both learn to forgive ourselves for our individual mistakes. Peace. And congratulations.
And also to be forgiving and understanding of others
Seeing the cast differences in my own life. … the pre trauma me … would be blaming and insulting my choices … the me now after trauma… has so much compassion… as I have lived different versions of life ..
Your tomorrow is somewhat based on your yesterday
So be conscientious of today… It doesn’t just go away… Part of it is there to stay… And it will impact you in a good or bad way…
I could write novels of the painful experiences and memories
After separation many said your free now … and expecting things to go back to old me
However .. it was just the start of another decline
Processing and facing all of that completely alone might have led me to other decisions
Just like they
Will induce a coma in a trauma patient to allow the body
To process the
Shock. … I think that’s what weed and alcohol did for me …
Yet I’ve always had a beautiful brain and achieved wonderful things … but I know that not happening now …
With everything I worked for, hoped for, and wanted out of life, gone… And looking at the state of the world, an utter decay… I don’t even want to live in my own country cause it’s a mess…
If you don’t have a Y, there’s nothing to make you try
But I finally found one … I want me back
Very inspirational, thank you so much for sharing this
I needed this today
A sincere thank you for this.
Thank you most for the deep down honest venerability’s shared it resonates with a human who says “I can be better “
You’re telling my whole story man. I can’t believe I finally broke the chains.
weed gives you fresh ideas but prevents you from getting anything done..
🎯💯
Cheers, thanks for sharing, thank you for this perspective😊
I needed this. Thank you for sharing 🙏
I don't think marijuana was intended to be used 24/7, in the same way alcohol shouldn't be used 24/7.
If you drink alcohol every day, especially in larger doses, if you have a sudden withdrawal, you will shake with seizures while seeing pink elephants.
Weed is a mild hallucinogen, and should be used with respect like with any other hallucinogen, with the proper set and setting.
In the 60s a term for smoking weed was 'getting high'. Then when stronger Columbian pot was used in the 70s, it changed to 'getting stoned'.
Then when modern Indica sinsemilla came along, it was 'getting faded'
But now that its legal, its lost the underground cult atmosphere of rebellion and secrecy, with the clique of friends that banded together to share their special interest and ways of obtaining.
Now that you can buy it at a store, its become conventional and boring, certainly not something to inoculate yourself with like a masochist.
The tricky part of weed is that you can get away with using it every day for a while before you even realize how much it is hindering you. It’s sneakier than alcohol or other addictive drugs in that way.
I truly wish I could enjoy it once a month or so, but it’s just too slippery of a slope, and I’ve had to learn that dozens of times over a dozen years.
I’ve been holding myself back with marijuana for the last four years, and what I’m realizing now that I’m a few days in recovery is that once it’s all out of my system, it would only be self-destructive to partake even occasionally. I keep thinking about how I’d feel AFTER I high and sobered up again, and I truly don’t think that I would feel good. Being totally sober is such a powerful thing, and I’m excited to get THC out of my system for good
Amazing Doug! I just quit 7 days ago(5 years of addiction). I can’t even tell how awesome I feel already. NEVER AGAIN!
Wish you well. I am on day 9 ( 45 years of addiction )
I'm on day 3
@@amzema3030 almost a month for me. Sleep is much better. Energy through the roof. Gym every day
@@MyKakasahow has it been going a month down the line? What has helped you?
thnk u so mch for taking your time to share this ! it is def helping me stay motivated as i continue to cut weed out of my life more and more as the days pass. Godbless you
I quit weed a long time ago all that came from it was depression and insomnia
Those are side effects from withdrawal....did you push through?
@@muffinatordlux I've been having these "symptoms" for over 2 years until I started smoking again
Do you stay away from alcohol as well? I’m not sure if I should stay away alcohol was never a problem but trying to be sober should that mean staying away from everything that alters your mind?
@@latinachick083109depends on your goals if you can use alcohol in moderation and it helps provide memories and experiences you deem worth the adverse side effects of drinking then make an educated decision whether or not it is worth keeping in your life
8 days clean this is a spiritual battle because. I really enjoyed smoking weed alot. As the days go its getting easier and I'm proud of myself. It got to a point i was smoking all day and depending on weed.
Hey brother, iv been smoking for a decade and on day 1 of quiting. How's it going with you?
@@darrenchoveaux8266 I'm on day 16 hang in there boss it gets easier as the days go. I use to smoke a lot lot so if I can do it, you can also mind over matter.
Thank you so much man! It helped me a lot
I 100% found myself here. Im on 2 weeks without weed and cigarettes, my eyes look better no fatigue, sleeping well,, wake up early after 7 hours of sleep totally fresh! Dont give up, guys! Just show how strong can you be. Enjoy rest of the life in the right way.
damn bro today my last day smoking then ima sort my life out 🙏
I decided to quit weed, alcohol, caffeine and suger from the 3rd of jan 2024 and its the hardest thing i ever tired to do. I also use to do alot of cocaine and i quit 5 years ago and from my experience it wasn't as hard as it is to quit weed and booze maybe becuase i was smoking ALL DAY for 20 years without breaks. In this process i also decided to switch to career so i started studying and ooh boy, i am having massive headaches. I can't sleep more than 3-5 hours which really effecting my studying. I cannt study more than 1h at time, i have to take breaks every hour or i m having headaches and also my eyes get blurry and i get very emotional and even crying. The only thing that i saving me is meditation which i been practicing since high school (thank you god if you exist). I have panic attacks and trying to focus on my heart rate. So far i don't have much positive effects after quitting but i am not a quitter (very ironic), although i enjoy things that i thought i wouldn't when getting high. Maybe it still too early ..
any advise would be greatly appreciated !!
God is real a water fast can really reset you
I don't believe in God because i don't think there's sitting up there and recording my life and than would be like; ok you were good or bad and you are allow to go in or not. Its sound like a fairy tale made by man in power to put fear in people in order to control them which would be a good thing like killing and stealing. So its the same thing as: Do you believe in Santa Claus?
But i appreciate your effort, thank you. @@johngibson821
@@johngibson821 Hmm I will try , thx :)
Are you feeling better?
@@khaleesi-lua Yes i do, much better, finally my sleep is coming back after almost 7 weeks of sleeping only 3-5 hrs a night.
Thank yo so much 💓
Weed and mushrooms are there to help, they will show you what you need to see even if it’s uncomfortable , deal with what’s wrong in your life that’s actually the cause of anxiety depression etc and the experience of being high will feel beautiful because you’ve dealt with your demons, I’ve been high my entire life and also been anxious and depressed my whole life but after facing my demons and truly looking into myself and having the things in my life I needed to face i now don’t have depression or anxiety and I’ve smoked weed the whole time so this is my experience, everyone’s different but the substance is being blamed for the individuals problems .
Ummm it's about usage intensity. No way anyone can sustain the positives when using daily. Also, there is an insane amount of difference between weed and mushrooms.
100%. I believe it’s about the intention you set and what you do when you consume both. In my experience, if you’re just using it to sit around and bullshit then it’s not going to work in the way that it was intended to. It wasn’t until I started becoming more intentional and actually working through my issues that it helped propel me forward. And this had just been from weed alone. I haven’t even tried shrooms yet, but I’m looking forward to that experience. I view both as teachers. Weed has helped me see the world for what it truly is and it’s really beautiful. I have so much more gratitude for life after spending the past 8 years depressed and weed/the intention I set while consuming it has aided me in that. I take an edible and go sit in nature which has worked best for me
@@TheMrVideoaddictOne thing to keep in my is your experience isn’t someone else’s. We often like to project our experiences, thoughts, emotions etc onto other people. From my experience, I agree with you that everything can be abused and using almost every day didn’t do much for me. I only consume weed 1-2 times a week now after doing it almost every day or every other day
Bruh weed is cool but it causes brain fog. take a tolerance break for three days you’ll realize your anxiety is shortened and you can form sentences better it’s not a theory it’s something I tested
Stop it even in CARLOS CASTENDA he had a MENTOR to show him how to use PEYOTE if you don't have that your self medicating
Amazing testimony thank you for sharing ! This hit home
Amazing!!!! Great video. Much love
Weigh the pros and cons to quitting. I quit while hiking the PCT. It takes about four days to get over bouts of anger or whatever. You know it was fun for a while on weed, but then it takes a toll on your circulatory system. I used to drink as well. It was fun for a while, but I just did dumb things on drugs and alcohol. I would get sleepy and not think clearly. So much wasted time!
That’s what it does to me
I have been working on quitting weed lately, it's not easy I have smoked it for more than fourty years, I do notice when I slip and smoke a little then anxioty really set's in, I will not give up on quitting!
Well done man! You motivated me so much.
Thanks Doug Bopst, it takes lots of guts. Continue the great work. You are appreciated.
Thanks for the pep talk day 3 no pot 🎉 first day completely suked day 3 still craving but better mood and very hopeful. Thanks
7 days sober , doing weed for 11 years
Thank you for making this! Go team!
Thank you so much for this video, I have been struggling with quitting weed, all you have said is facts and encourages me to stay more disciplined. Seriously thank you!
Weed isn't as harmless as people hope it is that's for sure. I've smoked it on and off over the span of my life but I don't anymore it was making me overthink and depressed. It can cause heart disease and other health problems.
Just use it 4x a month in forest for self love self development self realisation,, i mostly use it for learning new things, and keep tolerance level as much as possible
NEVER thought I’d quit weed but managed to do so about 8 months ago. Recently, I began to notice that I’m more mentally sharp than I used to be. I’m much more motivated and have a “get it done now” type of attitude with everything. Super happy I left the habit behind.
This video came at the perfect time.. God bless you, brother 🙏 😊
I stop smoking when I passed out from smoking and tiredness I hit the corner of a 14:17 table & cut my chin open had to get 10 stitches and messed my back up was laying on the floor for 4 hours bleeding that could’ve easily been my eye or knocked my teeth out or my throat that was the wake up call for me…good video
Why were you smoking if you were tired?? Sounds like weed isn't the problem but you guys are!!!
@@Drilla81 that’s a crazy question I was smoking because I wanted to get high at the moment 🤷🏽♂️
@@Drilla81reefer is poison