I attempted moderation. I didn't use cannabis for about 6 months and decided to give it a try again. After that first session trying it again, I proceeded to have nothing but getting high be the only thing on my mind for the next 3 months. After that I decided to quit for good and I'm currently 1.5 years sober.
good job sir! i was struggling with cannabis addiction for 7 years. I quit and started to flight school 4 months later found out that my gf of 5 years has been cheating on me and i started to struggling with depression, fought to not restart again and decided to smoke "once" then i relapsed and started to smoke every day i failed drug test at flight school lost my career path too. Went into even deeper depression. Now i'm on my way to quit again, started theraphy and taking things slowly but after i quit this time i will never ever touch grass under any circumstances. My life is destroyed but when i think about how good i was performing when i wasn't smoking i get excited about re building my life. Stay strong my guys!
I’ve officially come full circle. I was probably 17 or 18 when I first saw your videos and thought they were corny and what not and here I am crawling back for help to overcome my addiction at 21. Thank you for spreading this message as long as you have and essentially not giving up on me and the rest of us. I know you who’s reading this wants to quit as well and I’m here to tell you that you got this shit!
“crawling back to overcome weed addiction” you ever think about just not ingesting it? taper off? be responsible for your own actions instead of blaming them on weed? you’re the one who is refusing to just stop because you fear the week of very mild withdrawals. if i was able to force myself to quit opioids and benzos, surely you can quit weed. or else you shouldn’t be allowed to make any adult decisions since you can’t even control what YOU YOURSELF INGEST.
@@LIVEMETRIX187 I'm aware I commented on a Marijuana video, but my addiction was not to marijuana it was to nicotine, and I've officially kicked it first time trying without the patches or gum due to the knowledge I've been able to receive from these videos. I don't think you understand everyone is different in the first place, so it goes without saying you definitely don't understand everyone deals with addiction differently! I think you should be a little more considerate to people's knowledge and will power because not everyone might be as strong as you were to quit. (which hell yeah for kicking that shit). also, no! If someone is addicted to THC as we've seen people can be I believe they should find the proper help to quit!
@@LIVEMETRIX187this is a pretty fucked up thing to say to someone who is clearly trying to fix a usage disorder in their life. You especially should know this. Do better
@@J533 the damage overconsumption and addiction is much worse then a damage of hearing the truth. many people just lack the willpower to taper off or quit. if you’re not even attempting to fix the usage disorder and are continuing to use without thinking ahead that’s not “clearly trying to fix” it’s “having a fantasy of addiction magically going away” but to let a chemical make you it’s slave? that’s something you personally should want to overcome, not expect magic to make it disappear.
yes you can. it’s literally what medicine is, moderating dosages. if you yourself cant control what you ingest, okay. that’s a you problem. many people can take their meds and not overindulge, you’re just ignoring the fact you’re compulsive and trying to blame your actions on human nature.
It’s taken some time but I think moderation works best for me than total abstinence . No bongs, vapes, just some prerolls that I’ll use a few times a month when seeing my smoker friends
Everyone is their own person yes, however do note that Anna Lembke - author of dopamine nation said herself most individuals do succeed in moderation after only a 30 day abstinence. Addiction is real and some people have it bad but not everyone. remember to whoever reads this, what’s bad for you isn’t bad for everyone. remember not to push your beliefs and just believe them.
its very odd how our past addictions work, I have found moderation in smoking weed after a 4 year daily addiction, I can happily have a small spliff one every couple weeks. Alcohol however…. one fucking drink and im messaging everyone whos on going out tonight.
I love your work. I haven’t quit yet but man I’m trying and this stuff helps a lot. I am the same as you. I am not moderate. I appreciate the honesty and the realness when talking about addiction and what it was like for you and what you personally experienced.. it’s so refreshing. God bless you and your beautiful sweet family you have. Loads of respect for being able to quit in the name of love and fight for the betterment and longevity of your relationships. I am inspired and I will continue to try until it sticks. Fall down 7 times, get up 8. ❤❤❤
Honestly I have overcome an addiction from alcohol, but the coffee, weed and cigarettes remain. I think I have a hard time admitting it’s as big a problem as it really is. I know you’re right when you say it detracts from nearly every area of your life. I just feel so deep into it, and I know from past experience that I automatically want to revert back to drinking when I’m trying to quit smoking. What a vicious cycle I have been in for years. Sometimes I wonder if I just haven’t truly decided that I want to stop, maybe I don’t have the mental strength and fortitude, and truly I worry about withdrawals. I can usually make it to 3 days but that means I haven’t slept in 2 and typically I cave at that point because I literally can’t function without sleep not to mention I’m an emotional wreck, which unfortunately is an understatement. I don’t want to make excuses. I just feel like I’m trapped. But I will continue listening with an open heart and open mind and with God’s help and grace, I know I’m going to quit! I have to believe in myself. I’ve quit thousands of times. I know I can do it again. Thank you for the encouragement! ❤
@@g.paradise5972I have the same problem it’s so hard to sleep my sleep schedule gets so messed up. But that’s how you know you’re hooked. When you try to quit everything is thrown off. But then I think damn I used to function without any of this (weed and nicotine) and function better. It’s just they we are so used to it. Damn it’s so fucking hard.
day 5 of me not consuming weed and feeling amazing, a lot of more energy, way more social, more focused and overall just feeling better. I used to smoke casually up until 11 months ago when I injured myself and I ended up having a herniated disk that chipped off into my left statica nerve in my left leg. I started abusing weed for the pain but also mainly for the fact that I was so overly frustrated with me not being able to be active, barely walk, couldn’t sit down and eat dinner with my family, couldn’t go out with the love of my life and even to the point where I started having incontinence because of the chipped bone pressing on my nerve. Regardless, I’m aiming for a month off of weed and seeing how I feel after but I don’t think I have plans of smoking casually for awhile.
I couldn't moderate either. So I quit my job which forced me to quit buying weed. Now I can only afford it every once in a while and life is fantastic. However I did learn how to grow it and if it comes out right I might be smoking a lot again
I stoped smoking after smoking a ounce every 2 week for over a year. I quit for about 6 months the picked it back up and I was down to half a oz every 2 months. Then I quit again and started back up and I was down to a quarter of an ounce for 6 months with weeks where I don’t touch anything. Over the years I’ve dropped to less and less. Eventually I got to where I have a 8th probably for the whole year. So yea you can moderate it. Just don’t hang around with people that smoke. A few months ago I hung out with an old friend that wanted to smoke after we all got through going out to a state park. I’m not opposed to smoking entirely like I said I smoke about a 8th a year but I definitely do see myself losing that moderation I built up if I’m around the wrong people or wrong environments. My best advice don’t spend more that 100$ a year on weed.
I mean i used to smoke/vape all day everyday for like 10 years... and now only a little at end of night. Look at it as a treat at the end of the night. And most nights I just use an edible just to help me sleep so I don't even need to vape or smoke it.
Some people have control over their mind and body and some people don't! You wouldn't know it until it's too late! The ones who have control, can use it and benefit from it, the ones who can't, apparently can't stop using it all day long? But, the vast majority of people enjoy the benefits of this natural medicine! I'm one of them!
I myself am actually trying to stick the smoke one a day. Do I slip? Yes i had, mentally I have to consider the risk. Coming from frequent 5 year smoker. I decided to slow down because of my health it show I feel it impacting my lungs. I seek the restraint for my own good. It is doable but not easy.
it is if you're addicted and lying about what moderation actually looks like. if you're incapable of abstaining from something, you're incapable from using it in moderation.
it depends on how it affected your life before, and what your addiction was for me. I was on opiates, but there is no way I would be off opiates right now if I could not smoke weed it never destroyed my life or made me unable to do school or work but if you were a person that cannot just smoke at night after work or feel like you need to be high all the time then maybe you can't
lol according to this guy weed has no use for anything, so the benzos and opioids we took before were healthier to him in his eyes lmfao. just shows how doctors work!
Mary-J isn't for everybody.. it has its uses but everyone's physiology is different. If you can't use it moderately or are dysfunctional while using it, it might not be for you.
It really depends on the person i feel. I was once addicted to weed and i came off of it with no issue. If i dont have any for weeks or months or even a year, im okay without it. so smoking it moderately is a breeze, i could have a blunt one day and not fiend for more, im okay with sobriety.
How often is "moderate". I smoke like 2 or 3 times a week and it hasn't destroyed my life. My biggest concern is health side effects and damage on my lungs so I'm trying to just stick to edibles.
Truth, I agree I think it's possible just highly unlikely. W/ liq I decided I actually dont like the person am I while drinking + it's legit poison so I said that was it since then about two years ago I've had one (singular) drink at an outing and didn't desire anymore than that one i actually kinda regretted it but that was that haven't had another since, now for weed i can't say still working on it lol but currently 4 days free :)
I've tried 3 different times to moderate and failed because I did not have any self control, but after quitting for 10 months I can now proudly say it's only something I do on the weekends. Don't let anyone tell you it's impossible to moderate, it just takes a high level of discipline.
This is like reefer madness all over again. If you don't like weed then don't smoke it. If you don't like people that use it don't be around them. But don't spread misinformation. This is absolutely not a drug that causes the kind of addiction this channel is playing it out to be. I also get cop vibes from this dude.
You obviously have not smoked a lot of weed lmao. Try smoking everyday for years then come back here when you have night sweats, insomnia, anxiety, irrability, you’re not thinking about anything other than smoking weed and tell me it’s not addictive
I attempted moderation. I didn't use cannabis for about 6 months and decided to give it a try again. After that first session trying it again, I proceeded to have nothing but getting high be the only thing on my mind for the next 3 months. After that I decided to quit for good and I'm currently 1.5 years sober.
perfect choice, u were honest with yourself.
👍👍
good job sir!
i was struggling with cannabis addiction for 7 years. I quit and started to flight school 4 months later found out that my gf of 5 years has been cheating on me and i started to struggling with depression, fought to not restart again and decided to smoke "once" then i relapsed and started to smoke every day i failed drug test at flight school lost my career path too. Went into even deeper depression. Now i'm on my way to quit again, started theraphy and taking things slowly but after i quit this time i will never ever touch grass under any circumstances. My life is destroyed but when i think about how good i was performing when i wasn't smoking i get excited about re building my life. Stay strong my guys!
Keep it up, fuck drugs.
I’ve officially come full circle. I was probably 17 or 18 when I first saw your videos and thought they were corny and what not and here I am crawling back for help to overcome my addiction at 21. Thank you for spreading this message as long as you have and essentially not giving up on me and the rest of us. I know you who’s reading this wants to quit as well and I’m here to tell you that you got this shit!
“crawling back to overcome weed addiction”
you ever think about just not ingesting it? taper off? be responsible for your own actions instead of blaming them on weed? you’re the one who is refusing to just stop because you fear the week of very mild withdrawals. if i was able to force myself to quit opioids and benzos, surely you can quit weed. or else you shouldn’t be allowed to make any adult decisions since you can’t even control what YOU YOURSELF INGEST.
@@LIVEMETRIX187 I'm aware I commented on a Marijuana video, but my addiction was not to marijuana it was to nicotine, and I've officially kicked it first time trying without the patches or gum due to the knowledge I've been able to receive from these videos. I don't think you understand everyone is different in the first place, so it goes without saying you definitely don't understand everyone deals with addiction differently! I think you should be a little more considerate to people's knowledge and will power because not everyone might be as strong as you were to quit. (which hell yeah for kicking that shit). also, no! If someone is addicted to THC as we've seen people can be I believe they should find the proper help to quit!
@@LIVEMETRIX187this is a pretty fucked up thing to say to someone who is clearly trying to fix a usage disorder in their life. You especially should know this. Do better
@@J533 the damage overconsumption and addiction is much worse then a damage of hearing the truth. many people just lack the willpower to taper off or quit. if you’re not even attempting to fix the usage disorder and are continuing to use without thinking ahead that’s not “clearly trying to fix” it’s “having a fantasy of addiction magically going away”
but to let a chemical make you it’s slave? that’s something you personally should want to overcome, not expect magic to make it disappear.
@@LIVEMETRIX187 then why did you let Xans and opioids make you a slave to them?
I totally agree with you and I say this after having miraculously been able to quit weed after 45years of addiction
You can't moderate something you have no control over doing.
1 small roll up worth at nite time only is best tough to maintain but doable but obviously none at all is better if u can do it
yes you can. it’s literally what medicine is, moderating dosages. if you yourself cant control what you ingest, okay. that’s a you problem. many people can take their meds and not overindulge, you’re just ignoring the fact you’re compulsive and trying to blame your actions on human nature.
Yep it’s like porn
It’s taken some time but I think moderation works best for me than total abstinence . No bongs, vapes, just some prerolls that I’ll use a few times a month when seeing my smoker friends
AA says "Half Measures Avail Us Nothing."
AA says a lot of shit
Everyone is their own person yes, however do note that Anna Lembke - author of dopamine nation said herself most individuals do succeed in moderation after only a 30 day abstinence. Addiction is real and some people have it bad but not everyone. remember to whoever reads this, what’s bad for you isn’t bad for everyone. remember not to push your beliefs and just believe them.
Why do hardcore stoners/addicts always look like they are stoned 24/7 even years after quitting
its very odd how our past addictions work, I have found moderation in smoking weed after a 4 year daily addiction, I can happily have a small spliff one every couple weeks. Alcohol however…. one fucking drink and im messaging everyone whos on going out tonight.
I love your work. I haven’t quit yet but man I’m trying and this stuff helps a lot. I am the same as you. I am not moderate. I appreciate the honesty and the realness when talking about addiction and what it was like for you and what you personally experienced.. it’s so refreshing.
God bless you and your beautiful sweet family you have. Loads of respect for being able to quit in the name of love and fight for the betterment and longevity of your relationships.
I am inspired and I will continue to try until it sticks. Fall down 7 times, get up 8.
❤❤❤
Honestly I have overcome an addiction from alcohol, but the coffee, weed and cigarettes remain. I think I have a hard time admitting it’s as big a problem as it really is. I know you’re right when you say it detracts from nearly every area of your life. I just feel so deep into it, and I know from past experience that I automatically want to revert back to drinking when I’m trying to quit smoking. What a vicious cycle I have been in for years. Sometimes I wonder if I just haven’t truly decided that I want to stop, maybe I don’t have the mental strength and fortitude, and truly I worry about withdrawals. I can usually make it to 3 days but that means I haven’t slept in 2 and typically I cave at that point because I literally can’t function without sleep not to mention I’m an emotional wreck, which unfortunately is an understatement.
I don’t want to make excuses. I just feel like I’m trapped. But I will continue listening with an open heart and open mind and with God’s help and grace, I know I’m going to quit! I have to believe in myself.
I’ve quit thousands of times. I know I can do it again. Thank you for the encouragement! ❤
@@g.paradise5972I have the same problem it’s so hard to sleep my sleep schedule gets so messed up. But that’s how you know you’re hooked. When you try to quit everything is thrown off. But then I think damn I used to function without any of this (weed and nicotine) and function better. It’s just they we are so used to it. Damn it’s so fucking hard.
We can do it, man! May you be strong!@@g.paradise5972
It’s better be free for that painful overthinking on when will be that moment again when all went to hell again
day 5 of me not consuming weed and feeling amazing, a lot of
more energy, way more social, more focused and overall just feeling better. I used to smoke casually up until 11 months ago when I injured myself and I ended up having a herniated disk that chipped off into my left statica nerve in my left leg. I started abusing weed for the pain but also mainly for the fact that I was so overly frustrated with me not being able to be active, barely walk, couldn’t sit down and eat dinner with my family, couldn’t go out with the love of my life and even to the point where I started having incontinence because of the chipped bone pressing on my nerve. Regardless, I’m aiming for a month off of weed and seeing how I feel after but I don’t think I have plans of smoking casually for awhile.
Valid point for me as well.
I couldn't moderate either. So I quit my job which forced me to quit buying weed. Now I can only afford it every once in a while and life is fantastic. However I did learn how to grow it and if it comes out right I might be smoking a lot again
I stoped smoking after smoking a ounce every 2 week for over a year. I quit for about 6 months the picked it back up and I was down to half a oz every 2 months. Then I quit again and started back up and I was down to a quarter of an ounce for 6 months with weeks where I don’t touch anything. Over the years I’ve dropped to less and less. Eventually I got to where I have a 8th probably for the whole year. So yea you can moderate it. Just don’t hang around with people that smoke. A few months ago I hung out with an old friend that wanted to smoke after we all got through going out to a state park. I’m not opposed to smoking entirely like I said I smoke about a 8th a year but I definitely do see myself losing that moderation I built up if I’m around the wrong people or wrong environments. My best advice don’t spend more that 100$ a year on weed.
Doing God's work. Thanks for your content, I'm definitely in need of it 😭
6 months clean from weed your videos helped me a ton
I mean i used to smoke/vape all day everyday for like 10 years... and now only a little at end of night. Look at it as a treat at the end of the night. And most nights I just use an edible just to help me sleep so I don't even need to vape or smoke it.
Some people have control over their mind and body and some people don't! You wouldn't know it until it's too late! The ones who have control, can use it and benefit from it, the ones who can't, apparently can't stop using it all day long? But, the vast majority of people enjoy the benefits of this natural medicine! I'm one of them!
I myself am actually trying to stick the smoke one a day. Do I slip? Yes i had, mentally I have to consider the risk. Coming from frequent 5 year smoker. I decided to slow down because of my health it show I feel it impacting my lungs. I seek the restraint for my own good. It is doable but not easy.
Moderation feels like a cope
it is if you're addicted and lying about what moderation actually looks like. if you're incapable of abstaining from something, you're incapable from using it in moderation.
Well made, I see u elevating the content🔥
it depends on how it affected your life before, and what your addiction was for me. I was on opiates, but there is no way I would be off opiates right now if I could not smoke weed it never destroyed my life or made me unable to do school or work but if you were a person that cannot just smoke at night after work or feel like you need to be high all the time then maybe you can't
lol according to this guy weed has no use for anything, so the benzos and opioids we took before were healthier to him in his eyes lmfao. just shows how doctors work!
Mary-J isn't for everybody.. it has its uses but everyone's physiology is different. If you can't use it moderately or are dysfunctional while using it, it might not be for you.
Because of you I quit! Been going strong 3 weeks. Soon 3 decades 😂🎉🎉🎉
It really depends on the person i feel. I was once addicted to weed and i came off of it with no issue. If i dont have any for weeks or months or even a year, im okay without it. so smoking it moderately is a breeze, i could have a blunt one day and not fiend for more, im okay with sobriety.
Great man.
Its all about your mindset
Amen this is good !!
I CANNOT "just smoke a little weed" or "just do some nicotine". For those substances I just do nothing.
One word......... Discipline.
ive tried 2 or 3 times and it always becomes and everyday constant thing
Can I have the joint ig you don't want it I'll buy it 😊
Weed is medicine. Plain and simple
“My main chick” so you still messing around 😂
Interesting. Because I’ve been addicted to everything under the sun and thc couldn’t grab me.
How often is "moderate". I smoke like 2 or 3 times a week and it hasn't destroyed my life. My biggest concern is health side effects and damage on my lungs so I'm trying to just stick to edibles.
2_3 times a week is good
I smoke 3_4 times a day
Truth, I agree I think it's possible just highly unlikely. W/ liq I decided I actually dont like the person am I while drinking + it's legit poison so I said that was it since then about two years ago I've had one (singular) drink at an outing and didn't desire anymore than that one i actually kinda regretted it but that was that haven't had another since, now for weed i can't say still working on it lol but currently 4 days free :)
Like for even touching on the matter.
Never works
God and mind over matter
Benzo detox your built diff
It’s a no for me
I've tried 3 different times to moderate and failed because I did not have any self control, but after quitting for 10 months I can now proudly say it's only something I do on the weekends. Don't let anyone tell you it's impossible to moderate, it just takes a high level of discipline.
No
Go hard or go home!
Hello how is your day I hope you are doing well
I got a disease. . . Its called more
Neverrrrr
Moderation (or use when *needed*) is much easier when only using tinctures or edibles.
Skill issue
I hate weed evertime I smoke i get really bad Anxiety my mind races I think about all these things I wanna do and then I don’t end up doing shit 😂.
It’s possible to enjoy weed and be fine
You never had a weed problem 😂 get over yourself
This is like reefer madness all over again. If you don't like weed then don't smoke it. If you don't like people that use it don't be around them. But don't spread misinformation. This is absolutely not a drug that causes the kind of addiction this channel is playing it out to be. I also get cop vibes from this dude.
Stop spreading misinformation nick
@@elliot1784 if this stuff was true it would be in medical literature and it's not.
@@NickLinke that’s a very naive comfy take on a reality that is much more messy and nuanced.
@@elliot1784 provide legitimate references
You obviously have not smoked a lot of weed lmao. Try smoking everyday for years then come back here when you have night sweats, insomnia, anxiety, irrability, you’re not thinking about anything other than smoking weed and tell me it’s not addictive