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I started smoking Marijuana since my teenage. Got addicted to Crack for over 11 years. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom 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.
they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here. and mushrooms are one of the most amazing things on this planet i wish people would all realize. they could solve a lot of problems, more than just mental treatments, environmental clean up; the possibilities are endless with fungus.
Hey! Yes very sure of Dr.alishrooms. a single dose of shrooms saved me from Alcohol addiction. 6 years clean. no cravings. this doesn't sound weird to me in any way shape or form.
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.
33+ years smoking the weed, I quit 2nd Jan 2023. After 10 days of bad vibes not sleeping I feel like a new man. I always trained, boxing, Mauy Thai, running and weights and always held down a job. I just thought at 55 it was time to stop, i went cold turkey. Please keep at it, you can do it, I smoked everyday for all those years so if I can you can....👍
@ArgeNoticias mate, I can honestly say it's like I never smoked it. As I said I was always active, after I stopped I just picked the pace up. My wife and I even got a rescue dog. I think the best advice I can give is keep busy, not just your body but your brain too....👍
Ooh my goodness. It's been 2 weeks since I decided to stop and the insomnia has been torture. I'm so relieved to hear a sometime experiencing the same and it going away. You can sleep fine now right? I only used 1 small weed cracker a night to help me sleep for months. I'm so tempted to go back to doing that because I'm not sure how I can handle this lack of sleep much longer
@@victoriabell4284 I have more better night's than bad now. Reading all I could on going cold turkey, it can take up to 6 months. Please don't be scared, remember there was a time in your life when you didn't smoke. All that's happening is R.E.M returning, your sleep pattern will get better. Always think no, say it loud and often. We have all been there and the end result is worth it, your life back....❤️
This is a fact! I’ve had a passport for eight years now never used it. I also made pretty decent money the past couple years but when I’m not working I’m just burning with my buddies and have nothing to show for it lol I’m motivated this year to keep my 💰
I’m 14 days in to no marijuana. I’m 35 and have smoked heavily throughout the day more or less since I was 18. I didn’t even intend to “quit”, I wanted to take a break to reset my tolerance (lol). However, after the first few days I began to feel addicted to all of the benefits I was experiencing. The dreams are intense, and sleep has been the most challenging part. I never thought I’d be addicted to life like I feel right now. I feel like I’m finally awake. Thanks for sharing and to everyone out there, if you’re here and you’re reading this, do yourself a favor and keep going. You owe it to yourself, life is amazing beyond THC.
The dreams have me waking up middle of the night sweating and shitting myself. Going on 8 days no weed no liquor. I been smoking heavy for 20+ years. I had major dental surgery that caused me to stop.
Marijuana is an INSIDIOUS drug. This shit made me so depressed. 2 weeks sober and the depression is gone, motivation is back, and I'm more social now. When people say marijuana isnt addictive they are LYING. God bless everybody on their sobriety journey
Weed doesn’t make you depressed. You do. I smoked weed for 10 years and had that but that’s just laziness. Not being a dick but exercise and dayly life does come hard if you are smoking weed but so relaxing for the mind. Have to let it help you. Not control you
Omg it made me depressed to I lost my personality but every time I quit I sleep better less anxiety and I have more energy and talk to anyone without the social anxiety
@@calebwentker172 no it can cause depression for some people and schizophrenia/paranoia, a lot of that in behavioral centers I was in so pls do your research instead of just looking at articles that glorify it… it’s not all that good
Been smoking weed since I was 14! I'm about to be 30 this year and i cold turkey for the 3rd time. It's been a week now and my depression is through the roof! I hope I can do it this time. Im tired of pushing my family away and feeling like a loser. I really hope I don't relapse this time. Staying strong and pushing forward.
Same here brotha I started at 14 turning 31 next year. Been sober for 2 months hitting the gym 5 days a week, and going back to school. Stay strong 💪 you can do it !!
15 years of smoking, I quit it super easy, how? Replaced it with something I love - history, traveled to Italy on a historical tour for 10 days and didn't even had time to understand if I miss it or not, I was eating a lot(love italian food) I guess if you try to quit and stay at home not doing anything pleasant it will be very hard as we are "animals" of the habit.
It is so hard for me. My life was good. Prob belong to the 1% smokers with normal daily routine; woke up at 6, smoking a spliff, running 2,5 miles. Going to work while smoking a spliff, smoked 2 spliffs at work, after i finished I went to the gym with a spliff, finished, go back home with a spliff. Cooking some dinner for wife and kid, when finished started smoking again. Iam living in the Netherlands close to several coffeeshops and to be honest. I hate my life now. I say hello to people I don’t even know. I go outside when neighbor is also outside and coming in awkward situations.. like wtf
Thanks for sharing@@Sneakers-hi2ls, as painful as it is, it's a good thing you're seeing all this clearly now. Would be happy to help you get off weed and get your life back. Feel free to book a call with me and we can work to find a solution. calendly.com/sobrietyuniversity/sober-living-consult?month=2023-10
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.
bro u have the same life as me. literally going thru that same thing rn and i had to quit sales because the anxiety with the clients was overwhelming. I thought i was actually going crazy because my friends seem to smoke and not do anything to them but it takes over my me like crazy. thank you for that btw.
Your whole thread has been truly inspirational I can’t wait for your next update I sincerely mean that! I’m trying to make tomorrow day one For me I’m going to try studying for the LSAT goal I had when I was young, 28 now. Hopefully studying will keep me focused but I’ve Quit for two months once before and those dreams really are something to overcome! But I definitely know we can! Keep it up man 🎉
Really wish i had the same experience. But my story is a little different. My girlfriend of 5 years decided to leave me on january 8th, 2023. I decided to quit smoking right then and there after smoking for 14 years. I started when i was 12 years old and im 25 now. The loss of my ex while also quitting weed has been a mental blow like no other. I dont know if it was very wise to stop at the same time as a breakup, but its just the choice i made because i feel i really need to get my life together now more than ever. This last month and a half i have not felt much of a difference from quitting weed. Im slightly better mentally, but the depression and the anxiety is still a very big part of my day. My appetite has not returned and i have honestly probably gained a eating disorder from this experience. I cannot eat enough food as a 6'5 tall and somewhat skinnier build. Ive lost all the fat i had which took me years to gain. I have now lost about 35 pounds total. Maybe a little more. I feel hopeless at times and slightly better in other moments. This pain is something i really wouldnt wish on another human it is so debilitating. My only hope in the world that i have left, is that maybe if i get to month 3 4 or 5, maybe things will start getting better. Maybe the light is at the end of the tunnel, but my tunnel is longer due to the mixture of a breakup and ending a extremely big addiction to dabbing and smoking flower. I was going through a gram of rosin a day just about. I was so mentally unstable before i quit and i definitely have more clarity then i did before i quit, but the sharp pain in my chest and the vivid dreams of my ex consume me. Im having all these vivid nightmares and a lot involve this girl. Which makes it so hard when i wake up and realize that this is reality and i will never be with her again. Its so painful i almost wish i didnt have dreams. But this is how life is now and im going to keep pressing on and fighting this battle. One of the hardest things ive had to do. Ive quit weed for months at a time before and felt so many benefits even from a single month of being sober. This is different though. Its been a constant struggle for the past like 45 days. Just constant torment that doesnt seem to lesson with the days ahead. I hope and wish with every fiber of my being to experience some relief in the coming months..
Yooo. After two months I was having those same dreams and cold sweats. They been tampering with the weed. I'm 42 I been smoking all my life. I'm clean for two months now. Anxiety gone and no more mood swings. Keep it up
I’m 29 and been smoking everyday since I was 18. I’m on my 3rd day clean. It’s been difficult but I think I can do this. I don’t want to go into my 30s still being a slave to it.
30yrs of smoking cannabis, cigarettes, and drinking. And in between hard drugs I am sober from alcohol and nicotine. And 2 days off weed. Weed being the hardest for me. I’m motivated after quitting other harmful addictions in my life. Stay Strong All
@@tarpanc34 not true any drug is addicted even sugar some people are different and of course it’s not as bad as quitting drinking or cocaine or heroine but your mind wants it when you want to escape and numb yourself it actually hurts your soul spiritually and your personality I changed so much now that I’m off it I’m not 100 percent but working on it
@@jimcatanzaro7808 weed is a proven fact not addicting nor is coffee, chocoalate or mentose, they are all drugs but not addicting go the fuck back to school you fool
3 years this month. I did stop alcohol, nicotine and coffee too, same day Too !!!!! i went from miserable to humble and more compassion about my cravings, now i don t have time anymore for my old friends who didn t stop. Shame cause everything we done was around a ashtray, a bottle that timed my visit( full to empty), and getting F... or high to be alive . Anyway, my eyes and vision improved, my dreams, memory, stress contro, concentration at work, no more shaky hands or smelly mouth. I did battle and struggle with my anger management , but sports made me equalize that . Overall, i see clear now, the clouds are gone. Finally.
I quit over 6 months ago cold turkey and it was so easy. The withdraw symptoms were more about routines and not so much physical. Before I quit I didn’t have motivation issues or have lack of exercise, or loss of appetite. I did have severe anxiety and paranoia and always would feel like I wish I didn’t smoke out. The anxiety and paranoia would basically make me paralyzed to do social things so I basically became a hermit who felt a lot of shame about my smoking weed. I am doing so much better with making plans with people but still have a long way to go. Definitely the best decision I made was to quit and it improved my well being so much. Best of all this change cost nothing and had only positive side effects. My best to all of you on this journey.
Psychedelics saved me from years of uncontrollable depression, anxiety, and illicit pills addiction. Imagine carving heavy chains for over a decade and then all of a sudden that burden is gone. Believe it or not, in a couple of years they'll be all over for treatment of mental health related issues.
yes, that's right, I researched and found out that shrooms are helpful in many ways but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source I can reach out to
they've helped me a lot as well I'm a war vet diagnosed with PTSD. A lot of issues spun out of control when I came home. This is something i looked up and tried after trying the roller coaster of antidepressants. Day and night difference
I’m 42, smoked weed for 27yrs. I would smoke an oz in 4-5days. Quit cold turkey for a job. 14 days clean today, no withdrawals or any symptoms (which I never would’ve imagined!). It can be done! Keep going to anyone who’s trying.
I’m 20 now and have been smoking every day chronically for the past five years. I’m on day five of quitting and in such a short time I feel great and even though it is tough i honestly thought it was harder than it actually is. Every day its getting easier and if I can do it anyone can. I wish you all the best of luck on your journey to sobriety
Hey man I’m also 20 and been smoking for 5 years and I’ve been training everyday as well but for sum reason I don’t want to do anything but smoke after the gym
@@jesusarguello2601 it doesn’t make you lazy but it also doesnt give you motivation and you shouldn’t say that it does. Motivation comes from yourself and what you want and to achieve those goals you need consistency and discipline.
Hot showers help with chills Punching bag helps with the anger Games help with the boredom You won’t sleep the first/second night you quit, so just stay up and watch videos Quit right now, not later. Taper down your use for weeks before you quit. Things will happen that will derail you….keep trying!!
Facts. about the tapering part legit I did that and didn’t experience the same withdrawals I once did other times when I ran out of cannabis, I could eat normal , sleep I did get but still had some cold sweats and insomnia but still was so much better than other times I went from heavy toking to cold turkey
@@Summer-lq6xh ya I can also understand that since on the weekends I’d smoke all day but only ever did bong rips yet I was still baked from at least 10 am -bed and weekdays when I worked I’d keep it to 1-2 hits after work. So that helped me for the tapering process since I was already doing a small number of hits that 2 hits a day was enough to be comfortable feeding the addiction I didn’t realize I had. My situation is a bit different since I quit for a job so I had/have no choice but to stop to better myself, I’ve noticed everyone has different ways to stay away but cold turkey wasn’t an option for my addiction 🤦♂️ good times were bad but better times are yet to come. 🙏 I hope you are staying away and enjoying the process yet
I got so much respect for anyone that keep it real with themselves first. It's not easy for some people to get on Camera and speak truth about there lives. But this video you made about this, it's no telling how many lives you have help change. Keep doing you brother🙏
You’ll feel like shit for two weeks after quitting and then everything will be golden. Best advice I can give to anybody quitting is this: Get up as early as you can every single day (I did 4:30am) and go to bed around 10pm on a full stomach. You will sleep like a log and there won’t be any long nights of insomnia. P.s The dreams will be vivid and insane.
I’ve been a smoker since I was 15. Quit once in my 20s for a year or so. I’ve been smoking every since. Almost 39 now. Every day smoker, before work, after work, and a few times before bed. I’ve noticed in the last year or so, it’s been harder to get that same sensation as being “high”. I think for me, I just want to be more successful and more present in the moment. Day 4 today. Sleeps been crap, but I know in the end, it’ll be so worth it. Coming from a guy who loves to smoke, says a lot.
Similar boat as you, started at 13 and finally quite at 40, 2 weeks after my Mum passed away. The dreaming is the worst for me but is getting better. Been sober for 2.5 months now. Keep at it bro, your mind is gonna jank you around for awhile still but have a goal and go for it.
I started taking some supplements for mood like 5-HTP and Fish Oil and Magnesium Bisglycinate. I consumed THC from 20-45% THC joints and 90%+ THC vapes before and after the supplements. For some reason the high didn't feel nearly as strong with those supplements. It helped me stop cannabis because here I was feeling almost as good as when I was high...but I was sober and just lacking nutrients. I'm going to get my blood test done and actually see what nutrients and minerals I'm deficient in. Then I'll supplement for those. I highly consider you explore that route. Gary Brecka has some good information - same with Andrew Huberman.
5 days in. Lack of appetite and sleep. Also very aggravated with minimal disturbance. Depression is acting up too (I’m alright). I know this suffering is me earning my sobriety and it is also my addiction dying and letting me know. I WILL win this. I deserve to experience life, not survival while high. Keep up the quit!
@@SobrietyUniversity 14 days sober now. The acute symptoms have subsided quite a bit. I am actually having dreams again and no more nausia. I am dealing with back pain at the moment (from a previous injury), however I do not want THC to "help" with the pain. I appreciate these videos; they have really helped me conceptualize what I would be going through. It helps - "If you knew better, you would do better" really rings true! Thank you @sobrietyuniversity.
@@nicholasdsteil Congrats Nicolas, that's awesome. Great progress from last time we spoke. Ouch man, that sounds painful and good for you for catching your mind trying to trick you into using by justifying it with the pain. What's your experience with chiropractic work? There's some awesome chiropractor vids on YT where they seem to clear peoples back pain in one session. It's fascinating. I've used it personally for years and it's made a huge difference. You're welcome, I'm glad you're able to relate to them and that they're helping you get sober!
I will say that these videos helped me. Gong thru brain fog at 66 years old is the worst. Now at about day 45 and this time there is no returning to it. My smoking friends understand but I don't hang with them. I'm going all the way this time so that I can enjoy my senior years in peace and I am saving money too! I urge any senior to examine your life and get away from cannibus. You won't be sorry.
I really appreciate your honesty and insight overcoming your addiction. I'm only on day 2 of not smoking after twenty or twenty-five years of smoking everyday. I've been smoking from 6 a.m. until I go to sleep for the past few years. I use it to cope with daily stress as well as to fog out bad memories. Your video has given me the motivation to push through until tomorrow. As well as some knowledge on what I'm in for since it seems like we both went through some stuff as kids.
Love to hear it, you're welcome and glad you can relate. Yeah those traumatic memories were difficult to face, however well worth the pain getting to integrate them into my life and become a whole person again. Stay tough, you got this.
I’ve been smoking cannabis for over 10 years and just recently decided to make the internal decision to start a new chapter without smoking. I’ve stopped smoking a handful of times and the longest I’ve gone without consuming cannabis in the past decade was 90 days (consecutively). I remember those days, they were fun and clear and exciting. The only reason I started smoking again was because I quit for my ex-girlfriend aka (external reason). Now a couple years have passed and I’m back at square one again. I’d like to point out that I don’t guilt myself for returning to smoking weed like how did but It’s day 3 now of sobriety and I have to say that all of the described withdraw symptoms are my reality at the moment. The key motivator for me during these challenging times is that I know there is a better life than smoking weed everyday and getting high. It’s my internal decision to stay committed to sobriety and health. One day I’ll be able to tell a young soul to not spend too much time smoking away there youth. Life is too short and too beautiful to have an addiction to cannabis. Stay positive everyone. I’m routing for y’all . 😀
How are doing and feeling? Did you experience insomnia as a withdrawal symptoms? It's been 2 weeks since I decided to quit and I cannot sleep. I'm very tempted to going back. I would use 1 small weed cracker a night to help so running thoughts and calm my body.
I’m at 5 days so far and this is the best day I felt so far. Day 2,3,4 we’re so tough with withdrawals but I stayed tough and woke up today feeling better and hit the gym. Was just so tired of abusing it bc I did abuse it, since SR of high school in 2016/17 till Dec 30 2022, i smoked all day everyday and became way to dependent on it and would freak out when I ran out. Best decision I made and getting my life back now at 23. Moving to NY in the summer and had to do it now, did not want to go through withdrawals while being in a new setting.
That's what's up man, let's go. Doing all the right things, love it. Very important to start fresh in a new city. Plus you'll never associate your new city with weed and it will be a constant reminder of your progress.
I’m on day 2 of no weed, super nauseous and down.. but very hopeful since I’ve gotten sober for long periods of time before. Just wanted to say I appreciate this video. Thank you
Smoked 15 years. Clean one year and dealt with a ton of suppressed memories and events. Smoked again for maybe 6 months and am once again going sober. Currently 4 or 5 days clean laying in bed unable to sleep. Easily agitated or angry this week. The nauseousness lasted a few days. Head still feeling groggy in the mornings with dull headache at night. Pushing through!
I feel you, Budokai. Dealing with the memories from the past is one of the hardest parts of sobriety, however it also provides some of the greatest freedom. You got this man. If you got to 1 year already, you can do it again. Reach out anytime.
@The OtterBon being around it every day causes me to miss it. But sobriety is simply better. I personally am a better person when not smoking. I care and feel more and have better clarity in life. My relationships have improved after quitting. Life is just brighter, my body is healthier and I'm easily more productive. It's like transitioning from standard definition TV to 4K. You get to experience that 4K everyday. Or switching from dial up internet to high speed cable. Sobriety is just better and life is more beautiful. Weed numbs and dulls your life in ways you may not have even anticipated. So stay true to the course! After those two weeks, your sleep schedule will normalize. If the withdrawal symptoms are kicking your ass, take an Alive. I personally don't like pills but an occasional Alive was a lifesaver. It helps with the mental symptoms far better than any Ibuprofen or Tylenol. You can do this man. Love yourself enough to do it. Something I learned from Dr. Joe Dispenza. Loving yourself enough to do it is worth it. You owe it to yourself.
Your encouragement and guidance of what I’d face quitting helped me quit after 3 years of daily use a while ago. I stumbled back into it for half a year and am making great strides again. Really appreciate your guidance through the last quit and this current one.
You're welcome friend. Awesome that I've been able to help you. We're all in this together and if I can do it, so can you. Good vibes your way on this next round of quitting
I'm 40 days out of weed and SUCKS. I was not a long time smoker, just once a week.... And after i quit, i have less focus, less motivation, less control of what i eat. Weed help me, i'll smoke back
that's what I thought at first, when I started consuming, is that weed was helping me do my tasks better. But in the long run, it really doesn't, it'll drag you down eventually and you won't notice
Here now 3 yrs clean of weed. First 3 weeks were the worst ever. From the most terrifying nightmares and sweating to more decent sleep and rest. From 0 motivation of sport to 4 times a week in gym and a stable job. I'm happy, although I sometimes miss to be high as kite, I know if I do I'll fall back. So it's no no for me. For those who struggle: believe in yourself, YOU CAN DEFEAT THAT MONSTER CALLED ADDICTION.
Congrats man. That's awesome and thanks for your words of inspiration. Would love to have you in the community to share your wisdom and lmk if you ever want to come on a podcast
After smoking consistently for years, I finally decided to put it down. I'm on day 5 without it and I haven't craved it at all. My appetite sucks, I can't sleep, my body is having a hard time regulating temperature and I'm irritable as all hell but damn, I still feel better now than I did when I was high 24/7. Sometimes you just know when it's time to reset back to default mode. Wishing anyone seeking sobriety all the luck in the world, you're not alone & you can do this. ♡
@@BreckenridgeCoHomes it's been going great! Still sober. All withdrawal symptoms are gone and I feel clear headed. My memory is better, I have more energy and I'm saving more money haha. 😄
Watching this at Day 1 of quitting after 24 years of smoking daily.. mainly dire need of lifestyle change.. I can’t anymore.. please wish me luck-I really do need it
Hitting 7 days sober tomorrow blows my mind I’ve made it this far the longest I’ve been done with weed Im quitting it forever My girlfriend loves it I love it
I'm on day 6. Been a heavy dab user (concentrated THC) for 7+ years. The appetite and sleeping issue has been really tough so far but other than that its going great. What really helped me the most is staying active and not letting myself sit at home bored dwelling on the fact that I want to smoke but can't. Been doing recreational activities and chores like mad as well as focusing more on my work seems to have helped a ton with the entire process. Great video! Thanks for sharing your story. I'm anxious to see if my memories will come back/improve
@@fsully3379 Last time I tried I had the same feeling. For me I think it has to do with habits and motivation. I mean I like to study and do some work everyday but always while smoking. If I try to stop and I know I am not going to smoke I become even more lazy, not wanting to study, work, or get out of bed. Without thc my brain is probably still looking for stimuli which it is not getting and so it does revert back to wasting time on social media (which is known for killing concentration capabilities). As the guy said keep pushing and try to stimulate yourself by doing recreational activities which are actually good for you (or at least not detrimental as wasting time on social media). At least you'll enjoy your time as sober. Eventually I think you'll concentrate better than when having thc costantly in your brain.
I’m 27 and chronically smoked cannabis since I was 18. I quit two years ago and it was the best decision I ever made in my life. Your whole life perception changes: motivation, goal setting and finances improve. Marijuana is a drug that in the that in long term affects mental health, towards the end of my smoking I was getting so much anxiety and depression. I quit and life is so much better god bless.
The hardest for me was sleeping when I stopped. The first week I got 6 hrs in 7 days finally I was sitting and just fell asleep. After that the sleep got way better. Appetite will come back and the clarity, energy , motivation was almost instant. I love smoking but just can't anymore I want more in life and the pot was preventing it so its going to be a 10 year break till I retire or just don't pick it up again. Feel a lot more happy and more enjoyable to be around then burning out.
I hear you Tim. Those first few days/weeks are the real testing grounds. Thanks for your encouragement and congrats on letting go of the dro. Great to hear you’re feeling better
Same here. All i do is sleep when im high and i love it. Sleeping 10 or 11 hours straight after ingesting 100 mg plus would be normal. But i was getting nothing done and i need to make money. So i stopped. Going to start 16 hour shifts again and getting that other green
I’m on day 4 😫😫😫. It’s still very hard but I feel wayyy better than I’ve felt in a long while. I studied today, even took a walk and everything 😂. These videos keep me going fr even though I try not to be here too much cause I don’t want to keep obsessing over “not smoking”. Thank you for making them🫶
That’s great to hear mate! Awesome you’re taking proactive action. That’s what it takes to win in this game. Haha I hear you, probably good not to get addicted to vids on not getting addicted
@@luisjayson going strong 4 days clean rn and I'm starting to feel better. Felt like shit the past 3 days. Amos- tyler_v221. It's a lot to talk ab here 😭
@@luisjayson hey man I'm on day 3 currently, and I feel the same way just a heavy feeling of emptiness and like nothing matters and it's on and off and I'm really hoping I won't feel this way the rest of my life I can't do it its the worst pain in the world
the first couple days sober after non-stop use, I was super emotional - but, I knew my body and my mind and my spirit needed to get it all out - sometimes you gotta feel the feels to get past it - didn't realize how much I was using to numb vs. feeling - feeling is good for you!!
Bro this gave me the motivation I needed. I've been abusing thc for a minute now. Finally want to change. Been feeling depressed and feel like I'm not going anywhere. Thank you
Not much but it's day 2. The temptations is there I swear. What I try to help the temptations is I use an empty cbd pen (the pen is dead too). I try to recreate the motions of putting something in my mouth while sucking (that's what she said). Since the pen is dead no vapor is coming out.
I'm 28 I've been smoking since I've been 17. Spent thousands and thousands on smoking and ruined my mental health. I'm not sleeping more than an hour or two a night. But that hour or two actually leaves me feeling more refreshed than 8 hours of stoned sleep. I'm getting much better mentally already. I know things will get better soon.
Smoked weed heavy for 15 years! Decided I'm done and to go cold turkey! I am currently on Day 10 and already feeling better! I agree with all the symptoms you mentioned! But trust me, it's worth it! And I'm only on Day 10! Excited for the future!
Wow, I really appreciate the honesty in this video. The old memories are the hardest part for me personally and I hope to kick it this time around. Helps to know it's a normal part of the process and it will pass. Many thanks
Today is my 6 days of not touching weed. 12 years of smoking everyday. Recently I have been staying at mom's house. Today I got kicked out, Technically I'm homeless because of my behaviour. I'm easily triggered. I took time off work. I have no money saved up even for hotel. The struggle is real. My sleep is returning. I swim in the ocean everyday for 2 hours. I have fish bone soup every night to help sleep. It actually helps me to sleep. Remember me in your prayer I hope I don't get robbed Tonight sleeping outdoors in parks or coffee shops.
You’re welcome, thank you for sharing. I honestly can’t imagine the type of challenge that must be. Big props to you though for quitting, your kid will thank you one day
You're doing your child a massive favor, and you should take pride in choosing your baby's wellbeing and maturity over highly tempting short-term gratification. I hope things have gone well for you since commenting, and I wish you the best of luck with your newborn once she/he's arrived.
63 yr old here, best thing you can do is stop 🛑- insomnia, irritable, emotional etc and very heavy withdrawal symptoms will last a week or two - liberty awaits the brave ❤
11 days in and still very much in the thick of it. think it matters a lot on the amount you smoked before quitting and the length of time you are using
After smoking for over 30 years, I found myself reaching for a joint whenever I felt my high slipping away. However, I am proud to say that I am now almost three years clean. To those who believe that there are no withdrawal symptoms from marijuana, I must respectfully disagree. The first month of my journey was incredibly tough, as I battled depression to the point of tears. I am currently working on putting together resources to start a Marijuana Anonymous group in my area. My heart goes out to anyone going through the detox process - I want you to know that it does get better with time. Today, I am able to sleep better and recall my dreams at night, something I have not experienced in years.
That's great man. Congratulations. Withdrawals are real forsure, good to hear you made it through. That support group helped me a lot for many years. Lmk if you want any help as I can connect you with the person who set ours up in Madison, WI. Cheers
@@SobrietyUniversity I would love that and I appreciate it! I am looking for others in my area to join me as I have never facilitated a meeting before!
It’s surreal for sure, having the memories come back. I was abused as a kid, grew up having severe anger and anxiety issues. Dealing with letting that go has been the hardest. And lack of sleep doesn’t help. Stay strong.
You’re not alone my friend. Lots of folks, including myself, have self with intense trauma. You can get through this and live an amazing free life. Reach out anytime
It's ok to take breaks from weed to reset the body. Just remember once your tolerance drops and you smoke again it's like you smoked for the first time all over again. If you love it treat it like it's special for special holidays or moments.
Dreaming comes back with a vengeance, but this is good. It's very healthy to dream. It's the only natural form of altering your consciousness and I believe they have a healing aspect to them. For me THC blocks me from dreaming or being able to recall them in anyway. Returning to dreaming is incredibly life changing, at first it will feel like when you first had dreams as a little kid or toddler though. It's honestly one of the most fascinating aspects of this drug and I'm surprised it's not discussed more. If you've recently quit from long term use you're potentially in for some very interesting dreams that will stay with you most of your day.
@@nicholas_k I feel you 1000% man! part of the reason I started smoking Heavy in high school because weed would stop me from having nightmares and sleep paralysis. I thought it was awesome, since I could remember I would always get sleep paralysis and have nightmares that my brother would have to come wake me up out of in the middle of the night because of me screaming in my sleep. So for a long time I was afraid to go to sleep all throughout being a kid, till I found weed in high school and that changed! As long as I smoked before bed I slept with little issues but weed destroys other aspects in life that are more important than just bad dreams and not being able to move fora few minutes ya know
Day 3 of quitting weed cold turkey. Started smoking almost everyday when I was 14 and now I’m 19. Fearful I’ve done damage to my adolescent brain. I’m motivated but today has been super hard for me I’ve had pretty bad anxiety and having boarderline panic attacks it’s like an overwhelming sense of doom, feel like I’m literally going crazy lol. I won’t give up tho I’m in control of my life and I won’t let a plant dictate my life. Stay strong team
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I quit smoking two weeks ago and it hasn’t been easy! I decided to quit cold turkey because I felt it was affecting me physically and emotionally! I was being very lazy, gained a lot of weight, wasn’t eating or sleeping right and became a miserable person, I stopped doing things I enjoyed, avoided social situations, ruined relationships and friendships and would turn to smoking to make me feel better! The insomnia, nausea, anxiety and depression is real, it hurts but I know this pain is temporary and I look forward to many good days ahead! If you’re thinking about quitting do it, I know I made the right choice! Good luck to everyone on their journey to sobriety!
I've been smoking for 18 years. I'm 34 now. I've quit for a few months before and it was amazing. I'm now quitting for the long haul and I'm very excited about it. I box and do kickboxing and I'm going to go much harder. Eventually joining a league and winning a belt. Im not planning on counting days, but I guess I'm on day 5. Crazy dreams, but I'm doing just fine. Good luck to everyone going through the process.
I used to hit a vape pen daily after work and on the weekend. After a couple of years and bettering myself, I naturally quit and never looked back. That was 3 years ago. Also quit drinking and all other drugs that I would partake in from time to time. Most drugs do nothing but destroy your brain and body. Keep spreading this positive message 👏
I’m 49 been smoking full time since about 18, still smoking…. Love my hash… You are right about how it tranquilizes you and your motivation though. I personally think life is a piece of 💩 and we do what we can to cope. Being “high on life” never worked for me that’s why the escape…. I respect all who have quit, it’s no easy task. 🥴💨💨✌️
I'm 42 been smoking all my life since 13. Stopped a few times. Been sober for 2 months now. For me part of it was the risk in copping. Now it's legal, I don't get the rush I used to. Going down dark hallways and alleys in Trenton NJ, Atl and Brooklyn. I truly believe that it's being tampered with now that it's legal. It smells different and tastes different. I agree about the cold sweats, lucid dreaming and dealing with trauma. Im done with that shit. Wasted thousands of dollars on that stuff. We only have one life so we better not take it for granted and live our best life!
that's a good point, anything off the street can be laced these days. Scary to think of accidentally overdosing on something like fentayl. Amen, gotta make this life count!
I quit pot after 30+ years of almost daily smoking. It’s been 33 days now and I have no desire to smoke but my sleep is still terrible. Only 4 hours a night. I’m wondering if you experienced this or might it be more than just pot withdrawal? I’m asking because there’s not a lot of people that have smoked as long as us and quit. Any input would helpful. Thank you and congratulations on your sobriety.
One month and a half clean, I had a bad sentimental experience because of weed so now I despise it. I thought it would be harder to quit but that and going back to regular exercise has been a dream combo for my mind. Stay strong!
What happens when you quit is extremely variable among different individuals. When I gave up, my weight ballooned by 40% and as a result I developed metabolic syndrome. Had to go on blood pressure meds, my sugar levels exploded . By mid afternoon everyday I was exhausted. My doctor asks me what I had done to cause all these sudden issues. So I tell him I had stopped the cannabis. He doesn't believe me, so I restart on the cannabis and 2 months later Im off the all the pills and feeling 20 years younger. Some people just have an ideological bias when it comes to mind altering drugs, even the safest ones. For whatever reason, humans, even as tiny kids, have this desire to alter their consciousness. Personally, I was happy enough without the recreational aspects of the drug, and its the medicinal properties are whats important to me. And for those that think giving up is difficult, its not that bad and if you think giving up will improve your own situation then Id strongly recommend you do it. Something else Id like to add is that lots of people, myself included, find cannabis use actually ncreases ones motivation. So be careful of the generalisations being made here.
Today marks my 1 month clean and I can tell you it is All worth it ! Definatly on the decline and feel it only easier and easier. My mind feel so much more relaxed and I am not in my head like I used to be near as much! Thank you for the motivation and I hope this helps someone else out as well ! You can do it !🤜🤝
@@jayhowes6606 congrats jay! That’s amazing. Great you stayed disciplined and focus and now you get to experience the rewards. Welcome to life brother!
I haven’t been sleeping at all, things I love to do I’m forcing myself to do it now. I didn’t realize how angry I was, I had to pay a bill thru an automated system and it kept asking me the same question I went crazy. Outside of not sleeping, being unmotivated and aggravated I haven’t really experienced anything else.
The one things substances do well is mask emotions. I experienced a lot of anger too after I quit. Thankfully with the right inner work, it doesn’t have to control your life
I hope you're doing better, I'm in the same boat. The mental and physical pain all came back. But I know that working through it is the only way it'll get better. I smoked for over thirty years, that is way too long to bury your emotions.
Nice wording bud, you've stemmed out all the nonsense and planted a seed in everyone's minds to think about without clouding up to much of people's time. Not to be blunt, but this was a dope topic.
I’m 1 mouth clean after trying and for the 100 time … so true you go through the swearing stage while catching up with real sleeping pattern. What people also forget to mention is that weed cost MONEY I basically saved $400 this month …
I haven’t ripped my bong for a whole month and still going. I’m only dry herb vaporizing but even with that my usage is dwindling to a few days a week. Feeling much better, sleeping much better, my eyes are even looking brighter.
Let's go. That's a great perspective and approach taking it slow n steady. Still get to enjoy it some, however the withdrawals aren't as brutal. Keep it up
2 years sinking into Fentanyl. I lost my job and went to live in a tent. I stayed for another 6 months until I lost all my veins and started injecting into the groin arteries. There were 7 overdoses, 2 cardiac arrests and 1 heart attack. I was hospitalized after making the decision to stop that hell once and for all. I decided that I would stick with abstinence and that if I was going to die, I would die trying to get out of it. Today I say, marijuana is a holy medicine if used correctly. I've been clean for 1 year, in April it will be 2 years, and only using marijuana on my days off from work. Don't use drugs, in any way, don't want to experience this damn dirty world. But as a former opium addict, I can say with all certainty in this world, those who know how to dose cannabis will not become addicted. I mean legit cannabis, not that Spice shit! Smoke a green one when you have no obligations and cling to God. Marijuana is not a drug, using marijuana correctly is a holy medicine.
Good to hear marijuana has helped you in times of need. This channel is for people that don't find it useful and want to quit. Best of luck on your journey
That's exactly what I used to think but weed until one day it started feeling weird and then boom I couldn't even smell it because it was just hurting and my thoughts couldn't stop.
So I quit a few days ago cold turkey . I’ve been a daily smoker past 18 years , I have been through withdrawal before , but at 39 I have just been through the most difficult withdrawal of cannabis which made me realise how dangerous this drug is to the human body , hospitalised with heart Arrhythmia the past 2 days . It’s been an absolute nightmare . Things are starting to settle but it’s taking my body time to heal and rest . Insomnia is bad but time will heal eventually. I truly have always been a cannabis lover and only bought a new stash of medicinal last week for $380 and had a really bad panic attack and paranoia the last few sessions. Once I’m truly over this I’m gonna flush this crap down the toilet where it belongs and never look back
Sorry that happened mate and also glad it happened since it’s pushed you to quit. My cousin had a similar thing, she spent some time in the hospital due to pot. Cannabinoid hyperemisis. Not sure if that’s the same thing you experienced. Stay in touch with your progress, you got this.
Started smoking 2016,i quit and went back 2019,i was on lean,hookah,cigarettes and roofies... its 2023 and i have been sober for about two months now and i already see a massive change in my life,i feel really good,i wake up early,am more spritual and more religious,i exercise more(not lazy)am more productive and more focused.I wont say it's easy but i think is definately worth it. What i think helped me massively is i also quit listening to music(i know its hard) but music nowadays promotes adultery,use of drugs and all sort of negativity,if u listen u might get triggered or reminded of your old ways...replace it with audiobooks,podcasts or read books.Alhamdulillah am grateful to God for giving me the strenghth to go on this journey,i pray u also walk on this path and come out stronger and live a better,positive and a happy life
I’m 3 days sober and it fking sucks. I keep trying to talk myself into going to the dispensary. But I’m staying strong! I can’t wait till I hit a month
Stay strong it's very hard, I've been there, I've folded I've literally lectured myself the entire way to the store, and after smoking I cried and knew I was a failure. It's going to hurt its going to feel as if your body hurts in places it never has, that's because the mask we smoke covers up just enough reality so we think it's all good and great and I tell you what it's not
Hope your stayed out of the dispensary. I lasted three months after covid cut my withdrawals. Slept right through them it was great. Then I thought I miss it I’ll just do it at night. But people who knew I quit said I was more focused on stuff. I’m trying to slow the withdrawals by smoking my empty vapes. I still have stuff that needs to get done. But ya the mood and the not eating and still needing to work.
I smoked for 25 years and decided to quit after seeing my colleague develop cancer from smoking tobacco. I transitioned from smoking to vaping dry herb, completely eliminating tobacco from my routine. This change has been transformative. Previously smoking 3 grams a day, I now vape only 1 gram, and the impact on my health is evident-I can now walk for hours and recently completed a 30 km trail a month ago! For those who enjoy using weed and want to continue, I highly recommend switching to dry herb vaporizers (specifically, not the cartridge ones but the dry herb ones). It not only enhances your experience but also saves a significant amount of money!
I bought my last pack a week ago. Before I stopped I was able to cut it down to 7 grams a week of not the most potent stuff and I feel this has made it a lot easier, although sleeping and eating is a big issue at the moment I generally feel optimistic. I decided to spend my weed money on something more beneficial and it feels great.
I'm going to week three of not smoking weed. I really feel like it fried my brain. I have trouble remembering things I did a couple days ago and my lungs. I'm so ready to back to being normal again. I really hope my brain recovers.
Congrats on three weeks. I had that same fear too. Did a lot of other substances and also had a major concussion I hadn't recovered from. Promise your brain will recovery and will be better than you could have ever imagined.
I’ve been smoking weed everyday for the last 5 years or so. Tried to quite I would say 4 - 5 times for few days but with no success at the end. Now it has been 2 weeks since I stopped smoking weed so far, the first days I had sweat a lot during the nights, had problems to sleep, had nightmares too! (Haven’t dream in sooooo long) .. so in order not to consume again, I have deleted the phone number of my dealer, blocked him everywhere on social media so that I force myself not to contact him to get weed, I threw away all grinders, OCB papers, lighters, etc. I’m trying really hard this time .. gotta say that I feel much better now, I don’t eat as before, in fact my appetite has lowered down by a lot, I feel with more energy too. From time to time I get anxious because smoking became an habit in my life, so when I feel that way, I Just occupy my time by playing guitar or running to exhaust the anxiety. I feel confident that I won’t smoke again in my life.
Honestly, I feel that weed can be in the way, but the reality is, life is tough and most of the time stressful, ALOT of people use some sort of somthing to "take the edge off" - It takes a really strong will to accept the fact that it is not the weed, but it is the GOAL, or the true motivation that will keep you held down. Weed making it "Cloudy" to diagnose YOUR goals is a real thing, but considering there are a TON of successful marijuana smokers that have -0- problems with the substance, makes me place blame on other things for the percived ..."lack of motivation" - If you find yourself living to smoke, stop. - Live to Live.
I smoked for 30 years, heavily the last 10. I've always been very physically active and started jiu jitsu two years ago which is mostly why I quit 14 days ago to help improve my learning. Every night since I quit I wake up multiple times during my sleep and have had wild dreams if not nightmares. I'm hoping that it won't last much longer because I would really like to remain sober but dread going to sleep now. 🤞🏽🤙🏽
I was similar. Had crazy dreams and didn’t want to sleep. They are intense because the conscious is getting used to dreaming again. I got used to them over time and now wake up grateful that it was only a dream
I have been smoking for the past 10 years pretty much each day. I had a one year break in between and maybe weeks, months of not smoking trying to stop. Last year I really made it more of a goal to stop but I also was going through some hard things and kept relapsing. Like you said, it helps with trauma and not dealing with things. Since the 23rd of december I haven't had a smoke, so a good month now and I plan on sticking to it. I feel different like I can finally do it. I smoked in the evenings mostly to deal with anxiety and loneliness but now I think I am at the point where I can deal with my negative feelings coming up and am motivated to stay clean. Now I also have a clear head and energy in the evenings so I am wondering about a rutine I could set up for myself that would help me stay on track and to have some quality time before bed.
Congrats on over a month, that’s huge. Thank you for sharing. I think it’s wise of you to be noticing when you’re most tempted to use and create some boundaries and discipline around that. Best part here is you get to be creative and try some things out
@@BreckenridgeCoHomes I would say it is going good. I didn't smoke for 6 months at all but then I did get tempted and smoked a couple of times. I really wanted to see how I will feel and also just wanted to smoke again. It was ok, I don't think I will ever give up psychedelics because for me they are also tools for self-work but at the same time I saw the bad sides of weed. It makes me sluggish and kind of "sticky" and makes me anxious the next day. ATM I don't really see myself going back to smoking on a daily basis. I have never been a drinker but now I also stay away from alcohol and even gave up drinking coffee. I don't know if I have ever been so "clean" in my life and it's a good feeling.
For me it gets rid of the perpetual anxiety such as communicating with people, and increases motivation.... I should say, the marijuana can make you anxious about passing things like walking through the mall... seriously, and I've been a daily smoker for years... having said that I'm only 2 days clean but have taken months off in the past.
Day 3 and no appetite and I haven’t slept for all 3 days. My eyes hurt and I feel like I have the flu. Irritated with pretty much everything. This quitting s**t sucks.
I found that I would crave really carb and and really sugary foods when I used to smoke because those foods tasted the best and I also thing psychologically there is a correlation between the two as well. My problem is that I am intolerant to those kinds of food and I would end up getting really sick which made me feel even worse. Just by stopping smoking I didn't have any issues with being able to eat but I went back to being pescatarian and I have lost over 20 lbs pretty effortlessly just by simply going back to my diet where I eat as little inflammatory foods as possible to avoid getting sick. Regardless of where you are on your journey - you're doing great! keep it going. And remember, if you fall off the horse that is completely okay. Just make sure you get back up and keep on going. You got this!
I've only researched quitting, came across this video, very helpful, and your comments are inspiring to me, I can do this, I don't have a surport team , it's just myself, I'm going with every strength of my being, any tips are welcome, I've just run out and, tomorrow is a new day, day one of no weed , I really want this,💜🙏🙏
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A vision board could help. Put pictures of yourself on the board when you were at your best, and focus on your better life. Drink lots of water, exercise and think of yourself as a nonsmoker now. Not someone trying to quit. Someone who simply doesn't smoke anymore.
Thank you. I am currently going through marijuana withdrawal. As you described, it is an uncomfortable process. I am determined to get through this and am really looking forward to getting my lifge back.
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thank you so much, will look at this site.
Thank you so greatly as I am struggling and there’s not much help out there. You are a godsend ❤
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I started smoking Marijuana since my teenage. Got addicted to Crack for over 11 years. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom 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.
they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here. and mushrooms are one of the most amazing things on this planet i wish people would all realize. they could solve a lot of problems, more than just mental treatments, environmental clean up; the possibilities are endless with fungus.
Hey! Yes very sure of Dr.alishrooms. a single dose of shrooms saved me from Alcohol addiction. 6 years clean. no cravings. this doesn't sound weird to me in any way shape or form.
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
Yes he's Dr.alishrooms.Lsd and psilocybin are amazing teachers along its dmt mah dudes have safe trips all. Shrooms are blessings from nature.
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.
33+ years smoking the weed, I quit 2nd Jan 2023. After 10 days of bad vibes not sleeping I feel like a new man. I always trained, boxing, Mauy Thai, running and weights and always held down a job. I just thought at 55 it was time to stop, i went cold turkey. Please keep at it, you can do it, I smoked everyday for all those years so if I can you can....👍
@ArgeNoticias mate, I can honestly say it's like I never smoked it. As I said I was always active, after I stopped I just picked the pace up. My wife and I even got a rescue dog. I think the best advice I can give is keep busy, not just your body but your brain too....👍
Man I've been smoking for 18 years... really want to quit.. done it a few times.. lasting two weeks to maybe 9 months
Ooh my goodness. It's been 2 weeks since I decided to stop and the insomnia has been torture. I'm so relieved to hear a sometime experiencing the same and it going away. You can sleep fine now right? I only used 1 small weed cracker a night to help me sleep for months. I'm so tempted to go back to doing that because I'm not sure how I can handle this lack of sleep much longer
@Victoria Bell it gets better soon.. exercise and I find staying up really late till you falling over helps.. like 2am...
@@victoriabell4284 I have more better night's than bad now. Reading all I could on going cold turkey, it can take up to 6 months. Please don't be scared, remember there was a time in your life when you didn't smoke. All that's happening is R.E.M returning, your sleep pattern will get better. Always think no, say it loud and often. We have all been there and the end result is worth it, your life back....❤️
Hitting 10 days clean tomorrow morning and I feel amazing. Withdrawals are gone and I wake up full of energy tbh. Sobriety is the way to go!!
Congrats dude!! Amazing. Sobriety for life!
fuck i need to start
I’m on day 7 and I woke up with the urge to smoke today
@@ryancismesia3062 props to you for sharing about it instead of acting on the urge. Urges will lessen with time, hang strong
Day 11 and still very much going through it, congratulations on making it through !
Pro of not smoking. More money to save towards big purchases. No munchies. Motivation to do other things to stay busy.
amen
It’s a rough one tho
@@SimGTAandCOD yup of quitting was easy. No one would be smoking. Just like dieting and the gym. Hard work but takes dedication
This is a fact! I’ve had a passport for eight years now never used it. I also made pretty decent money the past couple years but when I’m not working I’m just burning with my buddies and have nothing to show for it lol I’m motivated this year to keep my 💰
I’m 14 days in to no marijuana. I’m 35 and have smoked heavily throughout the day more or less since I was 18. I didn’t even intend to “quit”, I wanted to take a break to reset my tolerance (lol). However, after the first few days I began to feel addicted to all of the benefits I was experiencing. The dreams are intense, and sleep has been the most challenging part. I never thought I’d be addicted to life like I feel right now. I feel like I’m finally awake. Thanks for sharing and to everyone out there, if you’re here and you’re reading this, do yourself a favor and keep going. You owe it to yourself, life is amazing beyond THC.
Love to hear it man! More evidence that an awesome weed free life is possible. Enjoy your new found freedom
Total bullshit, life is good with or without it. Your happiness has Nothing to do with weed.
The dreams have me waking up middle of the night sweating and shitting myself. Going on 8 days no weed no liquor. I been smoking heavy for 20+ years. I had major dental surgery that caused me to stop.
I dream when using cannabis. I guess we are all different.
If you are addicted to Marijuana, Marijuana isn't your problem...
Marijuana is an INSIDIOUS drug. This shit made me so depressed. 2 weeks sober and the depression is gone, motivation is back, and I'm more social now. When people say marijuana isnt addictive they are LYING. God bless everybody on their sobriety journey
Thanks man im on day 2 now I know whatever I put my mind into I will get it doje
Weed doesn’t make you depressed. You do. I smoked weed for 10 years and had that but that’s just laziness. Not being a dick but exercise and dayly life does come hard if you are smoking weed but so relaxing for the mind. Have to let it help you. Not control you
I go on streaks here and there of not smoking but when I did smoke I wasn’t depressed. That’s on u brodie
Omg it made me depressed to I lost my personality but every time I quit I sleep better less anxiety and I have more energy and talk to anyone without the social anxiety
@@calebwentker172 no it can cause depression for some people and schizophrenia/paranoia, a lot of that in behavioral centers I was in so pls do your research instead of just looking at articles that glorify it… it’s not all that good
Been smoking weed since I was 14! I'm about to be 30 this year and i cold turkey for the 3rd time. It's been a week now and my depression is through the roof! I hope I can do it this time. Im tired of pushing my family away and feeling like a loser. I really hope I don't relapse this time. Staying strong and pushing forward.
You got this Gustavo. Way to start seeing how your actions affect others. Sounds like you have a some strong motivation to quit this time
Checking in 3 weeks after this comment.
How is it going?
@@alsoknownas875he didn't answered probably started again
Your real Problem ist that you are a looser
Nothing to do with marijuna
Same here brotha I started at 14 turning 31 next year. Been sober for 2 months hitting the gym 5 days a week, and going back to school. Stay strong 💪 you can do it !!
Iam 34 and after 18 years of full time smoking weed I just finished my last joint and going cold turkey. All these messages already motivate me!!
You got this sneakers!
15 years of smoking, I quit it super easy, how? Replaced it with something I love - history, traveled to Italy on a historical tour for 10 days and didn't even had time to understand if I miss it or not, I was eating a lot(love italian food) I guess if you try to quit and stay at home not doing anything pleasant it will be very hard as we are "animals" of the habit.
Awesome, you have this !
It is so hard for me. My life was good. Prob belong to the 1% smokers with normal daily routine; woke up at 6, smoking a spliff, running 2,5 miles. Going to work while smoking a spliff, smoked 2 spliffs at work, after i finished I went to the gym with a spliff, finished, go back home with a spliff. Cooking some dinner for wife and kid, when finished started smoking again. Iam living in the Netherlands close to several coffeeshops and to be honest. I hate my life now. I say hello to people I don’t even know. I go outside when neighbor is also outside and coming in awkward situations.. like wtf
Thanks for sharing@@Sneakers-hi2ls, as painful as it is, it's a good thing you're seeing all this clearly now. Would be happy to help you get off weed and get your life back. Feel free to book a call with me and we can work to find a solution.
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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.
Keep it up man, thanks for sharing
bro u have the same life as me. literally going thru that same thing rn and i had to quit sales because the anxiety with the clients was overwhelming. I thought i was actually going crazy because my friends seem to smoke and not do anything to them but it takes over my me like crazy. thank you for that btw.
Your whole thread has been truly inspirational I can’t wait for your next update I sincerely mean that! I’m trying to make tomorrow day one For me I’m going to try studying for the LSAT goal I had when I was young, 28 now. Hopefully studying will keep me focused but I’ve Quit for two months once before and those dreams really are something to overcome! But I definitely know we can! Keep it up man 🎉
Really wish i had the same experience. But my story is a little different. My girlfriend of 5 years decided to leave me on january 8th, 2023. I decided to quit smoking right then and there after smoking for 14 years. I started when i was 12 years old and im 25 now. The loss of my ex while also quitting weed has been a mental blow like no other. I dont know if it was very wise to stop at the same time as a breakup, but its just the choice i made because i feel i really need to get my life together now more than ever. This last month and a half i have not felt much of a difference from quitting weed. Im slightly better mentally, but the depression and the anxiety is still a very big part of my day. My appetite has not returned and i have honestly probably gained a eating disorder from this experience. I cannot eat enough food as a 6'5 tall and somewhat skinnier build. Ive lost all the fat i had which took me years to gain. I have now lost about 35 pounds total. Maybe a little more. I feel hopeless at times and slightly better in other moments. This pain is something i really wouldnt wish on another human it is so debilitating. My only hope in the world that i have left, is that maybe if i get to month 3 4 or 5, maybe things will start getting better. Maybe the light is at the end of the tunnel, but my tunnel is longer due to the mixture of a breakup and ending a extremely big addiction to dabbing and smoking flower. I was going through a gram of rosin a day just about. I was so mentally unstable before i quit and i definitely have more clarity then i did before i quit, but the sharp pain in my chest and the vivid dreams of my ex consume me. Im having all these vivid nightmares and a lot involve this girl. Which makes it so hard when i wake up and realize that this is reality and i will never be with her again. Its so painful i almost wish i didnt have dreams. But this is how life is now and im going to keep pressing on and fighting this battle. One of the hardest things ive had to do. Ive quit weed for months at a time before and felt so many benefits even from a single month of being sober. This is different though. Its been a constant struggle for the past like 45 days. Just constant torment that doesnt seem to lesson with the days ahead. I hope and wish with every fiber of my being to experience some relief in the coming months..
Yooo. After two months I was having those same dreams and cold sweats. They been tampering with the weed. I'm 42 I been smoking all my life. I'm clean for two months now. Anxiety gone and no more mood swings. Keep it up
I’m 29 and been smoking everyday since I was 18. I’m on my 3rd day clean. It’s been difficult but I think I can do this. I don’t want to go into my 30s still being a slave to it.
Congrats Kate, that's a big step. You got this. Fear of wasting life is a great motivator. Stay in touch with your progress.
I’m almost 6 months clean now, in case anyone was curious!
@@kate3930great work🎉👊🏽
@@kate3930 wow am happy for u keep going!
@@kate3930congrats!🎉 keep going strong! ❤
30yrs of smoking cannabis, cigarettes, and drinking.
And in between hard drugs
I am sober from alcohol and nicotine.
And 2 days off weed. Weed being the hardest for me. I’m motivated after quitting other harmful addictions in my life. Stay Strong All
Congrats man, nicotine and booze are some of the hardest addictions to quit. No doubt you’ll quit weed too.
Awesome ! I'm really proud of anyone strong enough to kick those habits
@@janicealtamirano359 weed is not habit forming you all crack me up with your bullshit
@@tarpanc34 not true any drug is addicted even sugar some people are different and of course it’s not as bad as quitting drinking or cocaine or heroine but your mind wants it when you want to escape and numb yourself it actually hurts your soul spiritually and your personality I changed so much now that I’m off it I’m not 100 percent but working on it
@@jimcatanzaro7808 weed is a proven fact not addicting nor is coffee, chocoalate or mentose, they are all drugs but not addicting go the fuck back to school you fool
3 years this month. I did stop alcohol, nicotine and coffee too, same day Too !!!!!
i went from miserable to humble and more compassion about my cravings, now i don t have time anymore for my old friends who didn t stop.
Shame cause everything we done was around a ashtray, a bottle that timed my visit( full to empty), and getting F... or high to be alive .
Anyway, my eyes and vision improved, my dreams, memory, stress contro, concentration at work, no more shaky hands or smelly mouth.
I did battle and struggle with my anger management , but sports made me equalize that .
Overall, i see clear now, the clouds are gone. Finally.
Congrats man! that's awesome. Way to stick it out, take action and wait for the miracle. Inspiring
I quit over 6 months ago cold turkey and it was so easy. The withdraw symptoms were more about routines and not so much physical. Before I quit I didn’t have motivation issues or have lack of exercise, or loss of appetite. I did have severe anxiety and paranoia and always would feel like I wish I didn’t smoke out. The anxiety and paranoia would basically make me paralyzed to do social things so I basically became a hermit who felt a lot of shame about my smoking weed. I am doing so much better with making plans with people but still have a long way to go. Definitely the best decision I made was to quit and it improved my well being so much. Best of all this change cost nothing and had only positive side effects. My best to all of you on this journey.
Psychedelics saved me from years of uncontrollable depression, anxiety, and illicit pills addiction. Imagine carving heavy chains for over a decade and then all of a sudden that burden is gone. Believe it or not, in a couple of years they'll be all over for treatment of mental health related issues.
yes, that's right, I researched and found out that shrooms are helpful in many ways but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source I can reach out to
Sporeville... Is pretty commendable and a very intelligent mycologist. He saved my life honestly
they've helped me a lot as well I'm a war vet diagnosed with PTSD. A lot of issues spun out of control when I came home. This is something i looked up and tried after trying the roller coaster of antidepressants. Day and night difference
How do I reach out to him? Is he on Instagram
Yes, he is, Sporeville.
I’m 42, smoked weed for 27yrs. I would smoke an oz in 4-5days. Quit cold turkey for a job. 14 days clean today, no withdrawals or any symptoms (which I never would’ve imagined!).
It can be done! Keep going to anyone who’s trying.
let's go! huge. If you can find a way to teach people whatever happened to you, you'll be a billionaire
Thx so much❤
I’m 20 now and have been smoking every day chronically for the past five years. I’m on day five of quitting and in such a short time I feel great and even though it is tough i honestly thought it was harder than it actually is. Every day its getting easier and if I can do it anyone can. I wish you all the best of luck on your journey to sobriety
Awesome man I’m 20 as well . Made it three months last time now time to go forever . Good luck.
I needed to hear that 😔
Hey man I’m also 20 and been smoking for 5 years and I’ve been training everyday as well but for sum reason I don’t want to do anything but smoke after the gym
People say weed makes u lazy but it gives me energy and motivation
@@jesusarguello2601 it doesn’t make you lazy but it also doesnt give you motivation and you shouldn’t say that it does. Motivation comes from yourself and what you want and to achieve those goals you need consistency and discipline.
Hot showers help with chills
Punching bag helps with the anger
Games help with the boredom
You won’t sleep the first/second night you quit, so just stay up and watch videos
Quit right now, not later. Taper down your use for weeks before you quit. Things will happen that will derail you….keep trying!!
You probably won’t sleep well for a couple months depending on how much you were smoking before. I speak from experience lol
Spot on
Facts. about the tapering part legit I did that and didn’t experience the same withdrawals I once did other times when I ran out of cannabis, I could eat normal , sleep I did get but still had some cold sweats and insomnia but still was so much better than other times I went from heavy toking to cold turkey
@@CJelite1 I didn’t have the willpower to cut back lol I had to go cold turkey
@@Summer-lq6xh ya I can also understand that since on the weekends I’d smoke all day but only ever did bong rips yet I was still baked from at least 10 am -bed and weekdays when I worked I’d keep it to 1-2 hits after work. So that helped me for the tapering process since I was already doing a small number of hits that 2 hits a day was enough to be comfortable feeding the addiction I didn’t realize I had. My situation is a bit different since I quit for a job so I had/have no choice but to stop to better myself, I’ve noticed everyone has different ways to stay away but cold turkey wasn’t an option for my addiction 🤦♂️ good times were bad but better times are yet to come. 🙏 I hope you are staying away and enjoying the process yet
I got so much respect for anyone that keep it real with themselves first. It's not easy for some people to get on Camera and speak truth about there lives. But this video you made about this, it's no telling how many lives you have help change. Keep doing you brother🙏
Thank you brother, that means a lot.
You’ll feel like shit for two weeks after quitting and then everything will be golden. Best advice I can give to anybody quitting is this: Get up as early as you can every single day (I did 4:30am) and go to bed around 10pm on a full stomach. You will sleep like a log and there won’t be any long nights of insomnia.
P.s The dreams will be vivid and insane.
I’ve been a smoker since I was 15. Quit once in my 20s for a year or so. I’ve been smoking every since. Almost 39 now. Every day smoker, before work, after work, and a few times before bed. I’ve noticed in the last year or so, it’s been harder to get that same sensation as being “high”. I think for me, I just want to be more successful and more present in the moment. Day 4 today. Sleeps been crap, but I know in the end, it’ll be so worth it. Coming from a guy who loves to smoke, says a lot.
Good stuff man, awesome you're beginning this new journey. What are some of the areas of life you are looking forward to having success in?
Similar boat as you, started at 13 and finally quite at 40, 2 weeks after my Mum passed away. The dreaming is the worst for me but is getting better. Been sober for 2.5 months now. Keep at it bro, your mind is gonna jank you around for awhile still but have a goal and go for it.
I started taking some supplements for mood like 5-HTP and Fish Oil and Magnesium Bisglycinate. I consumed THC from 20-45% THC joints and 90%+ THC vapes before and after the supplements. For some reason the high didn't feel nearly as strong with those supplements. It helped me stop cannabis because here I was feeling almost as good as when I was high...but I was sober and just lacking nutrients.
I'm going to get my blood test done and actually see what nutrients and minerals I'm deficient in. Then I'll supplement for those. I highly consider you explore that route. Gary Brecka has some good information - same with Andrew Huberman.
5 days in. Lack of appetite and sleep. Also very aggravated with minimal disturbance. Depression is acting up too (I’m alright). I know this suffering is me earning my sobriety and it is also my addiction dying and letting me know. I WILL win this. I deserve to experience life, not survival while high. Keep up the quit!
Love the attitude Nicholas! Very simply no pain, no gain. You got this man
@@SobrietyUniversity 14 days sober now. The acute symptoms have subsided quite a bit. I am actually having dreams again and no more nausia. I am dealing with back pain at the moment (from a previous injury), however I do not want THC to "help" with the pain. I appreciate these videos; they have really helped me conceptualize what I would be going through. It helps - "If you knew better, you would do better" really rings true! Thank you @sobrietyuniversity.
@@nicholasdsteil Congrats Nicolas, that's awesome. Great progress from last time we spoke. Ouch man, that sounds painful and good for you for catching your mind trying to trick you into using by justifying it with the pain. What's your experience with chiropractic work? There's some awesome chiropractor vids on YT where they seem to clear peoples back pain in one session. It's fascinating. I've used it personally for years and it's made a huge difference.
You're welcome, I'm glad you're able to relate to them and that they're helping you get sober!
How are things now? An honest update would be greatly appreciated
Bro I swear it feels like I’m feeling emotions for the first time
That's awesome man. Your new life awaits, emotions are the shit
Vivid dreams after not smoking. Love it
You are the only one that mentions suppressed memories. Thank you.
De nada. You’re on of the few that acknowledges it in yourself. Thank you
I will say that these videos helped me. Gong thru brain fog at 66 years old is the worst. Now at about day 45 and this time there is no returning to it. My smoking friends understand but I don't hang with them. I'm going all the way this time so that I can enjoy my senior years in peace and I am saving money too! I urge any senior to examine your life and get away from cannibus. You won't be sorry.
Awesome attitude friend. You have lots of peaceful years ahead. Reach out anytime
I really appreciate your honesty and insight overcoming your addiction. I'm only on day 2 of not smoking after twenty or twenty-five years of smoking everyday. I've been smoking from 6 a.m. until I go to sleep for the past few years. I use it to cope with daily stress as well as to fog out bad memories. Your video has given me the motivation to push through until tomorrow. As well as some knowledge on what I'm in for since it seems like we both went through some stuff as kids.
Love to hear it, you're welcome and glad you can relate. Yeah those traumatic memories were difficult to face, however well worth the pain getting to integrate them into my life and become a whole person again. Stay tough, you got this.
I’ve been smoking cannabis for over 10 years and just recently decided to make the internal decision to start a new chapter without smoking. I’ve stopped smoking a handful of times and the longest I’ve gone without consuming cannabis in the past decade was 90 days (consecutively). I remember those days, they were fun and clear and exciting. The only reason I started smoking again was because I quit for my ex-girlfriend aka (external reason). Now a couple years have passed and I’m back at square one again. I’d like to point out that I don’t guilt myself for returning to smoking weed like how did but It’s day 3 now of sobriety and I have to say that all of the described withdraw symptoms are my reality at the moment. The key motivator for me during these challenging times is that I know there is a better life than smoking weed everyday and getting high. It’s my internal decision to stay committed to sobriety and health. One day I’ll be able to tell a young soul to not spend too much time smoking away there youth. Life is too short and too beautiful to have an addiction to cannabis. Stay positive everyone. I’m routing for y’all . 😀
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How are doing and feeling? Did you experience insomnia as a withdrawal symptoms? It's been 2 weeks since I decided to quit and I cannot sleep. I'm very tempted to going back. I would use 1 small weed cracker a night to help so running thoughts and calm my body.
Thank you for this, I'm quitting rn and your comment reassured me to keep going strong
I’m at 5 days so far and this is the best day I felt so far. Day 2,3,4 we’re so tough with withdrawals but I stayed tough and woke up today feeling better and hit the gym. Was just so tired of abusing it bc I did abuse it, since SR of high school in 2016/17 till Dec 30 2022, i smoked all day everyday and became way to dependent on it and would freak out when I ran out. Best decision I made and getting my life back now at 23. Moving to NY in the summer and had to do it now, did not want to go through withdrawals while being in a new setting.
That's what's up man, let's go. Doing all the right things, love it. Very important to start fresh in a new city. Plus you'll never associate your new city with weed and it will be a constant reminder of your progress.
I’m on day 2 of no weed, super nauseous and down.. but very hopeful since I’ve gotten sober for long periods of time before. Just wanted to say I appreciate this video. Thank you
You're welcome. Great job pushing through the pain and withdrawal. Freedom awaits you on the other side.
Same 3 days and we got this it’s for the better all that bad stuff out of us let’s feel healthy again
same man
How many days now?
Smoked 15 years. Clean one year and dealt with a ton of suppressed memories and events. Smoked again for maybe 6 months and am once again going sober. Currently 4 or 5 days clean laying in bed unable to sleep. Easily agitated or angry this week. The nauseousness lasted a few days. Head still feeling groggy in the mornings with dull headache at night. Pushing through!
I feel you, Budokai. Dealing with the memories from the past is one of the hardest parts of sobriety, however it also provides some of the greatest freedom. You got this man. If you got to 1 year already, you can do it again. Reach out anytime.
Keep focusing on yourself at your best and picture that when you want to smoke. Focus on your better life. You can do it and you will.🎯
@The OtterBon being around it every day causes me to miss it. But sobriety is simply better. I personally am a better person when not smoking. I care and feel more and have better clarity in life. My relationships have improved after quitting. Life is just brighter, my body is healthier and I'm easily more productive. It's like transitioning from standard definition TV to 4K. You get to experience that 4K everyday. Or switching from dial up internet to high speed cable. Sobriety is just better and life is more beautiful.
Weed numbs and dulls your life in ways you may not have even anticipated. So stay true to the course! After those two weeks, your sleep schedule will normalize. If the withdrawal symptoms are kicking your ass, take an Alive. I personally don't like pills but an occasional Alive was a lifesaver. It helps with the mental symptoms far better than any Ibuprofen or Tylenol. You can do this man. Love yourself enough to do it. Something I learned from Dr. Joe Dispenza. Loving yourself enough to do it is worth it. You owe it to yourself.
Id really appreciate an update on your progress. I find your experience helpful and it gives me some strength.@@budokai5904
Your encouragement and guidance of what I’d face quitting helped me quit after 3 years of daily use a while ago. I stumbled back into it for half a year and am making great strides again. Really appreciate your guidance through the last quit and this current one.
You're welcome friend. Awesome that I've been able to help you. We're all in this together and if I can do it, so can you. Good vibes your way on this next round of quitting
I'm 40 days out of weed and SUCKS. I was not a long time smoker, just once a week.... And after i quit, i have less focus, less motivation, less control of what i eat. Weed help me, i'll smoke back
that's what I thought at first, when I started consuming, is that weed was helping me do my tasks better. But in the long run, it really doesn't, it'll drag you down eventually and you won't notice
Loved this man. 44 days clean 💪
Let’s go, zemrics! Don’t stop 👊🏽
How are things going for you now?
329 days clean life is way better@@BreckenridgeCoHomes
Here now 3 yrs clean of weed. First 3 weeks were the worst ever. From the most terrifying nightmares and sweating to more decent sleep and rest. From 0 motivation of sport to 4 times a week in gym and a stable job. I'm happy, although I sometimes miss to be high as kite, I know if I do I'll fall back. So it's no no for me. For those who struggle: believe in yourself, YOU CAN DEFEAT THAT MONSTER CALLED ADDICTION.
Congrats man. That's awesome and thanks for your words of inspiration. Would love to have you in the community to share your wisdom and lmk if you ever want to come on a podcast
After smoking consistently for years, I finally decided to put it down. I'm on day 5 without it and I haven't craved it at all. My appetite sucks, I can't sleep, my body is having a hard time regulating temperature and I'm irritable as all hell but damn, I still feel better now than I did when I was high 24/7. Sometimes you just know when it's time to reset back to default mode. Wishing anyone seeking sobriety all the luck in the world, you're not alone & you can do this. ♡
Hows it going for you now?
@@BreckenridgeCoHomes it's been going great! Still sober. All withdrawal symptoms are gone and I feel clear headed. My memory is better, I have more energy and I'm saving more money haha. 😄
That's amazing. Congratulations of your success and newfound spirit!!@@tablechair3339
Watching this at Day 1 of quitting after 24 years of smoking daily.. mainly dire need of lifestyle change.. I can’t anymore.. please wish me luck-I really do need it
You got this man! Your new life awaits. Reach out anytime to share your progress
day 3 and the only difference is I'm more stressed. Was working out daily before but now that's the *only* thing keeping me calm
Congrats on day 3. These next couple weeks may be a bit rough, the freedom will come. Great you're staying active, that will help a lot
BTW...if you quit something your addicted to, and years later you go back to it, you start again right where you left off...drinking, drugs, anything.
That is the truth, one of the most baffling parts of addiction
Hitting 7 days sober tomorrow blows my mind I’ve made it this far the longest I’ve been done with weed
Im quitting it forever
My girlfriend loves it
I love it
Congrats man! That makes me happy. Stay tough. You're new life awaits you
My girlfiend loves it
I love it
😂😂
I'm on day 6. Been a heavy dab user (concentrated THC) for 7+ years. The appetite and sleeping issue has been really tough so far but other than that its going great.
What really helped me the most is staying active and not letting myself sit at home bored dwelling on the fact that I want to smoke but can't. Been doing recreational activities and chores like mad as well as focusing more on my work seems to have helped a ton with the entire process.
Great video!
Thanks for sharing your story.
I'm anxious to see if my memories will come back/improve
I find concentrating on anything is difficult. Day three today, been through this before and always end up going back to it.
@@fsully3379 Last time I tried I had the same feeling. For me I think it has to do with habits and motivation. I mean I like to study and do some work everyday but always while smoking.
If I try to stop and I know I am not going to smoke I become even more lazy, not wanting to study, work, or get out of bed. Without thc my brain is probably still looking for stimuli which it is not getting and so it does revert back to wasting time on social media (which is known for killing concentration capabilities).
As the guy said keep pushing and try to stimulate yourself by doing recreational activities which are actually good for you (or at least not detrimental as wasting time on social media). At least you'll enjoy your time as sober.
Eventually I think you'll concentrate better than when having thc costantly in your brain.
I’m 27 and chronically smoked cannabis since I was 18. I quit two years ago and it was the best decision I ever made in my life. Your whole life perception changes: motivation, goal setting and finances improve. Marijuana is a drug that in the that in long term affects mental health, towards the end of my smoking I was getting so much anxiety and depression. I quit and life is so much better god bless.
The hardest for me was sleeping when I stopped. The first week I got 6 hrs in 7 days finally I was sitting and just fell asleep. After that the sleep got way better. Appetite will come back and the clarity, energy , motivation was almost instant. I love smoking but just can't anymore I want more in life and the pot was preventing it so its going to be a 10 year break till I retire or just don't pick it up again. Feel a lot more happy and more enjoyable to be around then burning out.
I hear you Tim. Those first few days/weeks are the real testing grounds. Thanks for your encouragement and congrats on letting go of the dro. Great to hear you’re feeling better
Can you update for us how things have been?
Same here. All i do is sleep when im high and i love it. Sleeping 10 or 11 hours straight after ingesting 100 mg plus would be normal. But i was getting nothing done and i need to make money. So i stopped. Going to start 16 hour shifts again and getting that other green
I’m on day 4 😫😫😫. It’s still very hard but I feel wayyy better than I’ve felt in a long while. I studied today, even took a walk and everything 😂. These videos keep me going fr even though I try not to be here too much cause I don’t want to keep obsessing over “not smoking”. Thank you for making them🫶
That’s great to hear mate! Awesome you’re taking proactive action. That’s what it takes to win in this game. Haha I hear you, probably good not to get addicted to vids on not getting addicted
How you feel now? Did you stop or go back to it? I'm trying but I wake up every morning with the worst feeling in the world if I'm not high
@@tylervalentin-ue3obdid you finally make it? I'm in the same stage that you are.
@@luisjayson going strong 4 days clean rn and I'm starting to feel better. Felt like shit the past 3 days. Amos- tyler_v221. It's a lot to talk ab here 😭
@@luisjayson hey man I'm on day 3 currently, and I feel the same way just a heavy feeling of emptiness and like nothing matters and it's on and off and I'm really hoping I won't feel this way the rest of my life I can't do it its the worst pain in the world
Day 3, I was finally able to sleep for longer than 15 mins. I’m staying strong. This shit sucks, but it’s worth it!
Great job! Keep staying strong and success will be yours
It does but don't let your guard down, its hard but continue, you have this brother !
the first couple days sober after non-stop use, I was super emotional - but, I knew my body and my mind and my spirit needed to get it all out - sometimes you gotta feel the feels to get past it - didn't realize how much I was using to numb vs. feeling - feeling is good for you!!
Amen. Feel it to heal it. I’m working on that too even to this day
Bro this gave me the motivation I needed. I've been abusing thc for a minute now. Finally want to change. Been feeling depressed and feel like I'm not going anywhere. Thank you
You’re welcome man, that’s awesome. I can feel the determination in you, you got this. Keep in touch with your progress.
Not much but it's day 2. The temptations is there I swear. What I try to help the temptations is I use an empty cbd pen (the pen is dead too). I try to recreate the motions of putting something in my mouth while sucking (that's what she said). Since the pen is dead no vapor is coming out.
I'm 28 I've been smoking since I've been 17. Spent thousands and thousands on smoking and ruined my mental health. I'm not sleeping more than an hour or two a night. But that hour or two actually leaves me feeling more refreshed than 8 hours of stoned sleep. I'm getting much better mentally already. I know things will get better soon.
Two days of night sweats and loss of appetite honestly, nothing to write home about. In fact, it’s so insignificant it’s not even worth avoiding.
Thanks for sharing mate. Dig the attitude.
Smoked weed heavy for 15 years! Decided I'm done and to go cold turkey! I am currently on Day 10 and already feeling better! I agree with all the symptoms you mentioned! But trust me, it's worth it! And I'm only on Day 10! Excited for the future!
Congrats man, you got this! Welcome to your new life !
Wow, I really appreciate the honesty in this video. The old memories are the hardest part for me personally and I hope to kick it this time around. Helps to know it's a normal part of the process and it will pass. Many thanks
Hey you're welcome, friend. I know how hard it is to quit and on the other side of those memories is freedom. You got this, I believe in you
Today is my 6 days of not touching weed. 12 years of smoking everyday. Recently I have been staying at mom's house. Today I got kicked out, Technically I'm homeless because of my behaviour. I'm easily triggered. I took time off work. I have no money saved up even for hotel. The struggle is real. My sleep is returning. I swim in the ocean everyday for 2 hours. I have fish bone soup every night to help sleep. It actually helps me to sleep. Remember me in your prayer I hope I don't get robbed Tonight sleeping outdoors in parks or coffee shops.
Thanks for sharing man. Sounds like an important journey you’re on. Stay with it, don’t give up and watch the miracles begin to happen
Quitting now because I’m pregnant and it is so goddamn hard with all the nausea and inability to eat. Thank you for mentioning the trauma memories
You’re welcome, thank you for sharing. I honestly can’t imagine the type of challenge that must be. Big props to you though for quitting, your kid will thank you one day
You're doing your child a massive favor, and you should take pride in choosing your baby's wellbeing and maturity over highly tempting short-term gratification. I hope things have gone well for you since commenting, and I wish you the best of luck with your newborn once she/he's arrived.
Congratulations!!
63 yr old here, best thing you can do is stop 🛑- insomnia, irritable, emotional etc and very heavy withdrawal symptoms will last a week or two - liberty awaits the brave ❤
withdrawals only lasted me like 4 days, im pretty much 100% , hardest part will be not going back when I'm bored in a few months
nice, any things you did to speed up the withdrawal process?
11 days in and still very much in the thick of it. think it matters a lot on the amount you smoked before quitting and the length of time you are using
After smoking for over 30 years, I found myself reaching for a joint whenever I felt my high slipping away. However, I am proud to say that I am now almost three years clean. To those who believe that there are no withdrawal symptoms from marijuana, I must respectfully disagree. The first month of my journey was incredibly tough, as I battled depression to the point of tears.
I am currently working on putting together resources to start a Marijuana Anonymous group in my area. My heart goes out to anyone going through the detox process - I want you to know that it does get better with time. Today, I am able to sleep better and recall my dreams at night, something I have not experienced in years.
That's great man. Congratulations. Withdrawals are real forsure, good to hear you made it through.
That support group helped me a lot for many years. Lmk if you want any help as I can connect you with the person who set ours up in Madison, WI. Cheers
@@SobrietyUniversity I would love that and I appreciate it! I am looking for others in my area to join me as I have never facilitated a meeting before!
@@patrickh3395 You're welcome! That's great you're starting a meeting. Send me a email joel@sobrietyuniversity.com and i'll get you in touch
It’s surreal for sure, having the memories come back. I was abused as a kid, grew up having severe anger and anxiety issues. Dealing with letting that go has been the hardest. And lack of sleep doesn’t help. Stay strong.
You’re not alone my friend. Lots of folks, including myself, have self with intense trauma. You can get through this and live an amazing free life. Reach out anytime
I HAD to quit but never did, when I WANTED to quit it became a lot easier. Good luck everyone!!
Love this
3 weeks without smoking after 5 years doing it daily, I feel amazing I just appreciate that I'm alive and studying
How are things for you now?
It's ok to take breaks from weed to reset the body. Just remember once your tolerance drops and you smoke again it's like you smoked for the first time all over again. If you love it treat it like it's special for special holidays or moments.
Dreaming comes back with a vengeance, but this is good. It's very healthy to dream. It's the only natural form of altering your consciousness and I believe they have a healing aspect to them. For me THC blocks me from dreaming or being able to recall them in anyway. Returning to dreaming is incredibly life changing, at first it will feel like when you first had dreams as a little kid or toddler though. It's honestly one of the most fascinating aspects of this drug and I'm surprised it's not discussed more. If you've recently quit from long term use you're potentially in for some very interesting dreams that will stay with you most of your day.
@@nicholas_k I feel you 1000% man! part of the reason I started smoking Heavy in high school because weed would stop me from having nightmares and sleep paralysis. I thought it was awesome, since I could remember I would always get sleep paralysis and have nightmares that my brother would have to come wake me up out of in the middle of the night because of me screaming in my sleep. So for a long time I was afraid to go to sleep all throughout being a kid, till I found weed in high school and that changed! As long as I smoked before bed I slept with little issues but weed destroys other aspects in life that are more important than just bad dreams and not being able to move fora few minutes ya know
Meeting with the inner child is def somthing hard and most of people are too scared to do . Goood job keep it up.
Thanks mate. It’s not an easy feat, however potentially one the most freeing
Day 3 of quitting weed cold turkey. Started smoking almost everyday when I was 14 and now I’m 19. Fearful I’ve done damage to my adolescent brain. I’m motivated but today has been super hard for me I’ve had pretty bad anxiety and having boarderline panic attacks it’s like an overwhelming sense of doom, feel like I’m literally going crazy lol. I won’t give up tho I’m in control of my life and I won’t let a plant dictate my life. Stay strong team
You got this bro. Unless you’re dead, never too late to change your life
Thinking about quitting been smoking for 30 years every day all day
I'm a mess might document the journey
Finally I am trying to stop smoking. Barely 2 days and everything I’ve ignore during 10 years is finally coming back and I’m ready to face it! 💪💪
Let’s go brother, love it! This is the attitude that’s gonna bring you success in life, beyond recovery. Keep us posted with your progress
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@@SobrietyUniversity Thank you. I am an Indian.. timing issue. Please help me. Life is like hell.
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I quit smoking two weeks ago and it hasn’t been easy! I decided to quit cold turkey because I felt it was affecting me physically and emotionally! I was being very lazy, gained a lot of weight, wasn’t eating or sleeping right and became a miserable person, I stopped doing things I enjoyed, avoided social situations, ruined relationships and friendships and would turn to smoking to make me feel better! The insomnia, nausea, anxiety and depression is real, it hurts but I know this pain is temporary and I look forward to many good days ahead! If you’re thinking about quitting do it, I know I made the right choice! Good luck to everyone on their journey to sobriety!
Congrats Chris! Thank you for your words of encouragement
A week in and I feel amazing already
❤ let's stay strong and don't go back to weed
Let’s go. Welcome to your new life
I've been smoking for 18 years. I'm 34 now. I've quit for a few months before and it was amazing. I'm now quitting for the long haul and I'm very excited about it. I box and do kickboxing and I'm going to go much harder. Eventually joining a league and winning a belt. Im not planning on counting days, but I guess I'm on day 5. Crazy dreams, but I'm doing just fine. Good luck to everyone going through the process.
Great job homie. Love the freestyle in there too. Here's to a great life ahead of you
I used to hit a vape pen daily after work and on the weekend. After a couple of years and bettering myself, I naturally quit and never looked back. That was 3 years ago. Also quit drinking and all other drugs that I would partake in from time to time. Most drugs do nothing but destroy your brain and body. Keep spreading this positive message 👏
I loved your method of explanation. Thank you for taking the time to share this personal story.
You’re welcome. Great you resonated with it
I’m 49 been smoking full time since about 18, still smoking…. Love my hash…
You are right about how it tranquilizes you and your motivation though. I personally think life is a piece of 💩 and we do what we can to cope. Being “high on life” never worked for me that’s why the escape….
I respect all who have quit, it’s no easy task. 🥴💨💨✌️
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Hope your day is going good today. Hang in there homie.
I'm 42 been smoking all my life since 13. Stopped a few times. Been sober for 2 months now. For me part of it was the risk in copping. Now it's legal, I don't get the rush I used to. Going down dark hallways and alleys in Trenton NJ, Atl and Brooklyn. I truly believe that it's being tampered with now that it's legal. It smells different and tastes different. I agree about the cold sweats, lucid dreaming and dealing with trauma. Im done with that shit. Wasted thousands of dollars on that stuff. We only have one life so we better not take it for granted and live our best life!
that's a good point, anything off the street can be laced these days. Scary to think of accidentally overdosing on something like fentayl. Amen, gotta make this life count!
I quit pot after 30+ years of almost daily smoking. It’s been 33 days now and I have no desire to smoke but my sleep is still terrible. Only 4 hours a night. I’m wondering if you experienced this or might it be more than just pot withdrawal? I’m asking because there’s not a lot of people that have smoked as long as us and quit. Any input would helpful. Thank you and congratulations on your sobriety.
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One month and a half clean, I had a bad sentimental experience because of weed so now I despise it. I thought it would be harder to quit but that and going back to regular exercise has been a dream combo for my mind. Stay strong!
🦾 the world’s yours man. Get after it!
What happens when you quit is extremely variable among different individuals. When I gave up, my weight ballooned by 40% and as a result I developed metabolic syndrome. Had to go on blood pressure meds, my sugar levels exploded . By mid afternoon everyday I was exhausted. My doctor asks me what I had done to cause all these sudden issues. So I tell him I had stopped the cannabis. He doesn't believe me, so I restart on the cannabis and 2 months later Im off the all the pills and feeling 20 years younger. Some people just have an ideological bias when it comes to mind altering drugs, even the safest ones. For whatever reason, humans, even as tiny kids, have this desire to alter their consciousness. Personally, I was happy enough without the recreational aspects of the drug, and its the medicinal properties are whats important to me. And for those that think giving up is difficult, its not that bad and if you think giving up will improve your own situation then Id strongly recommend you do it. Something else Id like to add is that lots of people, myself included, find cannabis use actually ncreases ones motivation. So be careful of the generalisations being made here.
Day One. Wish me luck.
24 hrs in and man I feel it coming on but I am ready to take it all in so I can get it all out of me and get back to being me .Thank you
That's great Jay you're motivated to change. Run with that momentum and let it carry you to freedom
Today marks my 1 month clean and I can tell you it is All worth it ! Definatly on the decline and feel it only easier and easier. My mind feel so much more relaxed and I am not in my head like I used to be near as much! Thank you for the motivation and I hope this helps someone else out as well ! You can do it !🤜🤝
@@jayhowes6606 congrats jay! That’s amazing. Great you stayed disciplined and focus and now you get to experience the rewards. Welcome to life brother!
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Been of for 5 days! Longest in over 5 years. Massive Respect to Everyone. YOU CAN DO THIS!
Let’s go baby! Huge congrats
I haven’t been sleeping at all, things I love to do I’m forcing myself to do it now. I didn’t realize how angry I was, I had to pay a bill thru an automated system and it kept asking me the same question I went crazy. Outside of not sleeping, being unmotivated and aggravated I haven’t really experienced anything else.
The one things substances do well is mask emotions. I experienced a lot of anger too after I quit. Thankfully with the right inner work, it doesn’t have to control your life
I hope you're doing better, I'm in the same boat. The mental and physical pain all came back. But I know that working through it is the only way it'll get better. I smoked for over thirty years, that is way too long to bury your emotions.
Nice wording bud, you've stemmed out all the nonsense and planted a seed in everyone's minds to think about without clouding up to much of people's time. Not to be blunt, but this was a dope topic.
I appreciate the weed puns. Thanks for watching and supporting mate
I’m 1 mouth clean after trying and for the 100 time … so true you go through the swearing stage while catching up with real sleeping pattern. What people also forget to mention is that weed cost MONEY I basically saved $400 this month …
Right on loot, congrats on a month. Agreed, spent SO much money on weed. It's nice to have some extra cash in the bank every month
Everything this guy says is true. I don't think I'll ever go back to smoking weed habitually.
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I haven’t ripped my bong for a whole month and still going. I’m only dry herb vaporizing but even with that my usage is dwindling to a few days a week. Feeling much better, sleeping much better, my eyes are even looking brighter.
Let's go. That's a great perspective and approach taking it slow n steady. Still get to enjoy it some, however the withdrawals aren't as brutal. Keep it up
2 years sinking into Fentanyl. I lost my job and went to live in a tent. I stayed for another 6 months until I lost all my veins and started injecting into the groin arteries. There were 7 overdoses, 2 cardiac arrests and 1 heart attack. I was hospitalized after making the decision to stop that hell once and for all. I decided that I would stick with abstinence and that if I was going to die, I would die trying to get out of it. Today I say, marijuana is a holy medicine if used correctly. I've been clean for 1 year, in April it will be 2 years, and only using marijuana on my days off from work. Don't use drugs, in any way, don't want to experience this damn dirty world. But as a former opium addict, I can say with all certainty in this world, those who know how to dose cannabis will not become addicted. I mean legit cannabis, not that Spice shit! Smoke a green one when you have no obligations and cling to God. Marijuana is not a drug, using marijuana correctly is a holy medicine.
Good to hear marijuana has helped you in times of need. This channel is for people that don't find it useful and want to quit. Best of luck on your journey
That's exactly what I used to think but weed until one day it started feeling weird and then boom I couldn't even smell it because it was just hurting and my thoughts couldn't stop.
good for you keep it up
💯 10 months sober
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So I quit a few days ago cold turkey . I’ve been a daily smoker past 18 years , I have been through withdrawal before , but at 39 I have just been through the most difficult withdrawal of cannabis which made me realise how dangerous this drug is to the human body , hospitalised with heart Arrhythmia the past 2 days . It’s been an absolute nightmare . Things are starting to settle but it’s taking my body time to heal and rest . Insomnia is bad but time will heal eventually. I truly have always been a cannabis lover and only bought a new stash of medicinal last week for $380 and had a really bad panic attack and paranoia the last few sessions. Once I’m truly over this I’m gonna flush this crap down the toilet where it belongs and never look back
Sorry that happened mate and also glad it happened since it’s pushed you to quit. My cousin had a similar thing, she spent some time in the hospital due to pot. Cannabinoid hyperemisis. Not sure if that’s the same thing you experienced. Stay in touch with your progress, you got this.
@@SobrietyUniversity thanks mate
Sounds like CHS
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Any updates?
Started smoking 2016,i quit and went back 2019,i was on lean,hookah,cigarettes and roofies... its 2023 and i have been sober for about two months now and i already see a massive change in my life,i feel really good,i wake up early,am more spritual and more religious,i exercise more(not lazy)am more productive and more focused.I wont say it's easy but i think is definately worth it. What i think helped me massively is i also quit listening to music(i know its hard) but music nowadays promotes adultery,use of drugs and all sort of negativity,if u listen u might get triggered or reminded of your old ways...replace it with audiobooks,podcasts or read books.Alhamdulillah am grateful to God for giving me the strenghth to go on this journey,i pray u also walk on this path and come out stronger and live a better,positive and a happy life
Great to hear man. Inspiring. Getting clean often isn't enough, one must do all those things to succeed.
Amen
I’m 3 days sober and it fking sucks. I keep trying to talk myself into going to the dispensary. But I’m staying strong! I can’t wait till I hit a month
You're in the grind man, hang in there! Angel and demon on the shoulder, trust the angel. You got this.
Stay strong it's very hard, I've been there, I've folded I've literally lectured myself the entire way to the store, and after smoking I cried and knew I was a failure. It's going to hurt its going to feel as if your body hurts in places it never has, that's because the mask we smoke covers up just enough reality so we think it's all good and great and I tell you what it's not
Amen
Hope your stayed out of the dispensary. I lasted three months after covid cut my withdrawals. Slept right through them it was great. Then I thought I miss it I’ll just do it at night. But people who knew I quit said I was more focused on stuff. I’m trying to slow the withdrawals by smoking my empty vapes. I still have stuff that needs to get done. But ya the mood and the not eating and still needing to work.
Have you stayed off the green bitch?
I smoked for 25 years and decided to quit after seeing my colleague develop cancer from smoking tobacco. I transitioned from smoking to vaping dry herb, completely eliminating tobacco from my routine. This change has been transformative. Previously smoking 3 grams a day, I now vape only 1 gram, and the impact on my health is evident-I can now walk for hours and recently completed a 30 km trail a month ago! For those who enjoy using weed and want to continue, I highly recommend switching to dry herb vaporizers (specifically, not the cartridge ones but the dry herb ones). It not only enhances your experience but also saves a significant amount of money!
I bought my last pack a week ago. Before I stopped I was able to cut it down to 7 grams a week of not the most potent stuff and I feel this has made it a lot easier, although sleeping and eating is a big issue at the moment I generally feel optimistic. I decided to spend my weed money on something more beneficial and it feels great.
7 days after not smoking and I feel like I have the flu! But sleep is getting easier and I am eating everything in site! 😂
Still going 😅
How are things for you now?
I'm going to week three of not smoking weed. I really feel like it fried my brain. I have trouble remembering things I did a couple days ago and my lungs. I'm so ready to back to being normal again. I really hope my brain recovers.
Congrats on three weeks. I had that same fear too. Did a lot of other substances and also had a major concussion I hadn't recovered from. Promise your brain will recovery and will be better than you could have ever imagined.
I’ve been smoking weed everyday for the last 5 years or so. Tried to quite I would say 4 - 5 times for few days but with no success at the end.
Now it has been 2 weeks since I stopped smoking weed so far, the first days I had sweat a lot during the nights, had problems to sleep, had nightmares too! (Haven’t dream in sooooo long) .. so in order not to consume again, I have deleted the phone number of my dealer, blocked him everywhere on social media so that I force myself not to contact him to get weed, I threw away all grinders, OCB papers, lighters, etc. I’m trying really hard this time .. gotta say that I feel much better now, I don’t eat as before, in fact my appetite has lowered down by a lot, I feel with more energy too. From time to time I get anxious because smoking became an habit in my life, so when I feel that way, I Just occupy my time by playing guitar or running to exhaust the anxiety. I feel confident that I won’t smoke again in my life.
You got this Fernando. Thanks for sharing your experience
How have things been going for you?
Honestly, I feel that weed can be in the way, but the reality is, life is tough and most of the time stressful, ALOT of people use some sort of somthing to "take the edge off" - It takes a really strong will to accept the fact that it is not the weed, but it is the GOAL, or the true motivation that will keep you held down. Weed making it "Cloudy" to diagnose YOUR goals is a real thing, but considering there are a TON of successful marijuana smokers that have -0- problems with the substance, makes me place blame on other things for the percived ..."lack of motivation" - If you find yourself living to smoke, stop. - Live to Live.
I smoked for 30 years, heavily the last 10. I've always been very physically active and started jiu jitsu two years ago which is mostly why I quit 14 days ago to help improve my learning. Every night since I quit I wake up multiple times during my sleep and have had wild dreams if not nightmares. I'm hoping that it won't last much longer because I would really like to remain sober but dread going to sleep now. 🤞🏽🤙🏽
I was similar. Had crazy dreams and didn’t want to sleep. They are intense because the conscious is getting used to dreaming again. I got used to them over time and now wake up grateful that it was only a dream
I have been smoking for the past 10 years pretty much each day. I had a one year break in between and maybe weeks, months of not smoking trying to stop. Last year I really made it more of a goal to stop but I also was going through some hard things and kept relapsing. Like you said, it helps with trauma and not dealing with things. Since the 23rd of december I haven't had a smoke, so a good month now and I plan on sticking to it. I feel different like I can finally do it. I smoked in the evenings mostly to deal with anxiety and loneliness but now I think I am at the point where I can deal with my negative feelings coming up and am motivated to stay clean. Now I also have a clear head and energy in the evenings so I am wondering about a rutine I could set up for myself that would help me stay on track and to have some quality time before bed.
Congrats on over a month, that’s huge. Thank you for sharing. I think it’s wise of you to be noticing when you’re most tempted to use and create some boundaries and discipline around that. Best part here is you get to be creative and try some things out
How has it been going for you?
@@BreckenridgeCoHomes I would say it is going good. I didn't smoke for 6 months at all but then I did get tempted and smoked a couple of times. I really wanted to see how I will feel and also just wanted to smoke again. It was ok, I don't think I will ever give up psychedelics because for me they are also tools for self-work but at the same time I saw the bad sides of weed. It makes me sluggish and kind of "sticky" and makes me anxious the next day. ATM I don't really see myself going back to smoking on a daily basis. I have never been a drinker but now I also stay away from alcohol and even gave up drinking coffee. I don't know if I have ever been so "clean" in my life and it's a good feeling.
For me it gets rid of the perpetual anxiety such as communicating with people, and increases motivation.... I should say, the marijuana can make you anxious about passing things like walking through the mall... seriously, and I've been a daily smoker for years... having said that I'm only 2 days clean but have taken months off in the past.
Day 3 and no appetite and I haven’t slept for all 3 days. My eyes hurt and I feel like I have the flu. Irritated with pretty much everything. This quitting s**t sucks.
Hang in there brother. I know how it feels, it’s no fun. Thankfully the pain will pass and the relief will be well worth it
I found that I would crave really carb and and really sugary foods when I used to smoke because those foods tasted the best and I also thing psychologically there is a correlation between the two as well. My problem is that I am intolerant to those kinds of food and I would end up getting really sick which made me feel even worse. Just by stopping smoking I didn't have any issues with being able to eat but I went back to being pescatarian and I have lost over 20 lbs pretty effortlessly just by simply going back to my diet where I eat as little inflammatory foods as possible to avoid getting sick. Regardless of where you are on your journey - you're doing great! keep it going. And remember, if you fall off the horse that is completely okay. Just make sure you get back up and keep on going. You got this!
Inspiring❤thx
I've only researched quitting, came across this video, very helpful, and your comments are inspiring to me, I can do this, I don't have a surport team , it's just myself, I'm going with every strength of my being, any tips are welcome, I've just run out and, tomorrow is a new day, day one of no weed , I really want this,💜🙏🙏
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@@SobrietyUniversity thank you 😊👍
A vision board could help. Put pictures of yourself on the board when you were at your best, and focus on your better life. Drink lots of water, exercise and think of yourself as a nonsmoker now. Not someone trying to quit. Someone who simply doesn't smoke anymore.
@@pamelaslaughter thank you 😊👍
Thank you. I am currently going through marijuana withdrawal. As you described, it is an uncomfortable process. I am determined to get through this and am really looking forward to getting my lifge back.
hang strong John, you got this. Get through the pain and you'll never have to face it again