decided to quit cold turkey after smoking weed since I was 14. I'm 35 years old now and it's been close to ten days and I don't plan on smoking again. God bless all of us in our pursuit of sobriety 🙏
@@Ohzeeyaydang guys it's so hard for me and I've only been smoking since I was 16 and I'm 21 almost 22 I quit vaping and it's not nearly as hard as this yeah you don't get much physical withdrawals like nicotine but you literally have to relearn how to do life without weed, about to go to work so I smoke a bowl well not now so what do I do before work, In between games go smoke a bowl not anymore all those times you'd be high is missing on top of not being able to enjoy things even if you tried so you're forced to just be depressed until it fixes itself or go back to smoking
How bro. I keep relapsing after 2 or 3 days. It’s so hard, I’m nearly 30 been smoking since 13, daily smoking since 16. I fucking love weed but I know I need to quit and I want to.
I think its also just that my life isnt what i want it to be and thats depressing... the "stuff" was a coping mechanism and now i have to just deal with reality
@@TheRealDTV that's what the weed tells me too 🙃 so yea, no. If it's making your life worse, please put yourself first above it. I'm working on this daily. Difficult but it will be worth it.
Hey guys, I quit from smoking 2 weeks ago and it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever had. You become a whole different person and your best version of you gets closer and closer.
After smoking weed for over 10 years. I recently quit cold turkey and have been clean for 33 days now and I have been noticing I've been getting sad and mad alot and I have nightmares often. Also I have been getting headaches alot, but its time to take control of my life so I'm pushing through...
@Vahid that is awesome!! Congrats to you :) I just recently hit 6 months. I definitely feel normal. But struggling with boredom and still needing to find new things to do with my time. Also have to constantly tell myself “no” to smoking weed. Because I’m still surrounded by people who smoke a lot. Feels good though not letting that addictive voice win
@Vahid yeah thinking about the withdrawals and not wanting to go through that again, is a big thing that’s helping me to not relapse. It was really intense. Got no sleep. Emotions completely unregulated. Deep depression. Yeah, I don’t want that again lol keep up the good work though! I hope we can both find new hobbies and what not to replace the weed smoking 😆
Don’t even try smoking weed kids. It’s not even worth it and I would love to restart my life and choose to never of picked up that pipe. Smoking marijuana ruined my life and it made me so insecure but I got plenty of girlfriends and It made me paranoid paranoid around police. I am here back in high school in the late 90s we would roll around in our drop top Lowrider Hondas and just smoke blonde after blonde after blonde after blonde and I smoked way too much and that’s why I felt the way I did. And that’s too much for a growing mind. nowadays I take a few hits of the best weed on the planet and I’m good for hours. Everything is all about moderation, so I’m not here to try to teach you guys anything like some my thing in their little brains. Just try to do the right thing in life and do everything in moderation because I did way too much of it and I really wish I would not have.
@@nbfjay1608 yes I have quit smoking weed every day back in 2004 and now I’ll take a hit once in a while if it’s around and I’m usually drinking with it so it enhances the alcohol buzz but yeah I don’t ever have pot in my possession because I’d rather drink otherwise no drugs at all
Im 21 years old and am on day 5 of quitting marijuana. I’ve been experiencing crippling anxiety, depression, and uncomfortable even around family. I’m able to sleep pretty well for the most part thx to melatonin, but it’s like I haven’t been able to enjoy anything and anxiety is making it all worse. I’m visiting New York from TX for the first time, so the pure chaos of this place has triggered panic attacks and borderline fear (ESPECIALLY ON THE TRAINS💀) I’m going to stay on the sober path and see where it takes me!
I'm 30, quitting after 15 years, half my life, and it is not a joke. Lots of people make fun of people quitting weed and say there's no repercussions to weed, but fuck man, that just isn't true. I used to say shit like that too, so I know. Truth is, weed is just a money pit that makes being bored okay and that's stupid. We gotta live our lives, not smoke it all away. I know you posted 9 months ago, but I hope you're doing well now. Cheers, buddy.
Currently on week 1 of quitting crying my eyes out for at least two hours of day. Its fun. But i know i rather be sad then “fake” Happy and calm. It just numbed me nothing more.
Just finished crying my f*cking eyes out for like 20 minutes for no reason, I feel this. I'm currently on day 3 after 15 years (half my life) of heavy weed use. I feel awful, but keeping my eyes on the prize. I hope you're doing well!
Im on 2 months clean and feel great you cant tell your in a hole while in the hole I lost both my life long friends to depression and feel weed played a role 😢
Same the smallest things will set me off into a rage and I have no control over it. Been off it for 3 months and I do plan on returning to it I love my bud.
The first time I quit I didn't get either of those things. I just had really bad cravings and withdrawals mostly with a bit of depression and anger in there but not that much. Coffee also helps you calm down too and helps your brain be active in a way.
It’s the opposite for me, I am depressed when I am always smoking and it’s because I’m smoking and doing nothing active, productive, or creative. When I stop, my spirit opens back up to actually doing things and I’m not longer depressed. Because I’m not smoking.
That's exactly like me... I've smoked it for over 10yrs had my good times with it.. but now I'm done.. Its held me back for years.. Go to work all I think about is getting home to get stoned then all the stuff I wanna do in my life gets left till tomorrow which never comes... I don't smoke at work obv and I'm full of good intentions and think I'm going to do this and that but never happens... I'm determined to stop and I know my life will change drastically for the better... Just gotta do it.. Easier said than done... Good luck to u👍
Thank you for this. I quit smoking 5 days ago (longest I’ve gone without THC in 6 years, which is when I started) and I was so shocked from how depressed and unmotivated I felt the first couple of days. It’s already started getting better. I’m so happy I’m taking control of my life again.
Day 30 for me and the body aches, fatigue, depression are still lingering. I just want to sleep all day. I never used to be like this. Praying for all of us 🙏🏼
Just quit carts after 3 years everyday all day. Not depressed but I don’t really find anything fun anymore not even playing warzone or gta I’m just bored out of my mind but I just signed up for the gym so I hope that becomes something I can enjoy
I have quit weed before so I understand the depression part but man I do not miss it...Im a month into my second time quitting and almost nothing helps when the depression hits but those days are getting fewer and far between! Wish everybody the best on there quitting journeys WE GOT THIS!!!
@@shakariwebster embrace it i was sober for 6 months too and still felt disinterested ive been smoking again since a month or two ago and instantly went back to permastoned. Quitting again cus i again realized that its not how i wanna live You might be alittle unmotivated but on the plus side (and i hope u can agree) its alot easier to be productive regardless of the no interest and ur anxiety will be super low again and youll feel alot more confident generally
i did notice it was alot easier to appreciate the little things without it. i would be super depressed at times but something silly like a nice lookin sky or talking to an older person would really make me happy
I’m 28 and on day 3, I’ve smoked pretty much everyday since I was 17/18 I have stopped weed twice in that time for 6 months and a month here 2 weeks there so I’m used to it, I always go back to it when I’m “normal again” because I think right I’ve stopped now I’m fine again, I’ll have 1 to enjoy and not make it a habit, but long and behold the cycle always continues, weed has both positives and negatives for me, or I’m just tellling myself there’s positives lol, I just like smoking weed I like the feeing of being high, it is the ultimate boredom solver,I’ve smoked it for that long that it doesn’t effect my work what so ever and I can drive fast cars whilst smoking a joint and be totally fine and in control 100 percent but my relationship with my girlfriend and family suffer when I smoke weed, I’m short tempered, paranoid, abit delusional, emotionally unavailable, I can control the weed for a short while but it always gets out of hand, and the other big problem is money, I could of saved 10s of thousands over the years and now I have a baby daughter I feel so guilty spending any money on weed knowing I could be saving it for her and my dreams, I’ve already got a really nice car but other than that I could be sooo much further on in life, I’m lucky to have a few nice things somehow cos I could be absolutely fucked and homeless if I wasn’t lucky, this time I’m gonna try stopping for good or until I’m rich enough where money doesn’t matter
Dude im 28 and my situation us exactly the same. Only difference is that I have a a son. I feel guilty spending money on weed when I could be spending it on him and experiences. Right now is not our time to be high. We have too many people depending in our success bro 💯
Ur story looks like my husbands story..but we have Son and daughter...im tierd of him have 6 chances over 13 years....this is the last time I'm giving him chance ... Last time I left home didn't want to be wit him..but family reUnited us..
Dr Frank, thank you so much for your videos. I find a lot of help and support in them. I am on day 2 cold turkey. My first night of sleep surprisingly wasnt horrendous but i know many challenges are ahead.
The problem is when it interferes with you ability to work. My work is heavily intellectual and based on problem solving. It's hard to get anything done
This right here. When I started my job I had been clean for 3 months. Then I regressed into doing multiple dabs a day every day. It's just not sustainable. I make more mistakes at work, and I'm completely unmotivated if not checked out because all I want to do is smoke and stay inside. Did you end up staying clean? If so, how you doing? Edit: I quit, and while I noticed that I'm more stress-reactive (for now, as my brain receptors return to normal), I am more motivated and productive both in and out of work.
@@strelok5661 well seeing as the one thing everyone can agree on is that weed inhibits creative problem solving , learning and working memory. I'd say that the weed isn't helping you focus, it's probably helping you mentally forget negative feelings. Which negative feelings can make it basically impossible to code (i know from experience)
I don’t even get enjoyment from a smoking a 3.5+ a day atm or multiple strains a day which is my current habit , fed up of it tbf sometimes it’s more than a z a week
I take notes I enjoy learning about my body systems, these videos have kept me so motivated to quit and now it feels like I have a real reason other than just my conscious😂. (Been addicted for a year and since my last relapse 2-3 months ago was smoking every day) now that I understand my body system and why I “really” feel the way I do it is very helpful.
Lmao Same! I was trying to figure out what he was going to do with the eggs the whole time 🤦🏻♀️ and why is there so many!? Dude, fucking eat them or put the lid back on!
i tried to quit a lot of times but never make it through...i dont have any close friend around me anymore and that makes life so boring and lonely when you stop smoking weed...i hate what i have become
I’m on day 3 right now and I feel so unmotivated. This is extremely annoying because I need to be studying . I had to look up these videos to tell myself it gets better . Can’t wait until I feel back normal and excited to learn .
I've become a mental mess lately and for the past months I've felt really bad from smoking. Now I'm on day 4 and although yesterday was absolutte hell, Im feeling positive rn. Today I gave away my bong and my tray to a friend, and I actually don't even want to smoke agien, because I know that it will only lead to the same repetitive and loanly days home alone with noone to talk to
I have quite weed 1 week ago. It is very true that you find no joy in anything when you first put it down, you can literally stand in a corner for seven hours straight and do nothing, no joy 😂
I found an easy way to quit. Switch to the Reggie where you gotta pick seeds and stems out. Do that for about 2 weeks. Watch how easy it is to stop then
It was so easy to go cold turkey on cocaine, but pills or weed slow you down so i feel like it’s a lot harder. But weed makes you so comfortable with everything going wrong
Be careful who you help quit. Traumatic stress often leads to chronic stress disorders. Stress produces cortisol. An overabundance destroys the brain. People with chronic stress are likely to have brain damage due to this. The symptoms mimic those attributed to the stereotypical stoner. Furthermore, one part of the brain that is damaged is the endocannabinoid system. One correcting this deficiency with natural cannabis - consuming as medicine - should not just quit. Now, there have been 100s of millions of violent alcohol related crimes over the past 60 years, including the sexual abuse of 10s of millions of children, all primary causes of PTSD and other stress disorders. However, the war on cannabis, the only competitor to alcohol, and most chosen alternative of the traumatically stressed, added decades of trauma upon trauma and stress upon stress, sending multitudes into chronic stress. You know how those were historically treated. In other words, multitudes need cannabis. 10s of millions of Americans are strung out on prescription psych meds because of these things. I would argue half of them wouldn't be if they had access to high quality cannabis. They certainly wouldn't be traumatizing one another by the millions a year with alcohol related violence and sexual perversion.
I started smoking weed when i was 19 or 20, and I'm now 48. The problem I have with giving it up is that I just don't know how to enjoy life normally without it. I can usually go for a couple of weeks or a month without smoking anything before I just cave in and buy some more. It would perhaps be easier for me to quit if I could distract myself with other things, but my social life (and a desire to have one) vanished years ago. I keep thinking how cool it would be for me to get back into doing artwork and producing something that I can feel proud of, but beyond that I just can't visualise what it is exactly that I want to do with my life. Most of the time I just want to go to sleep and never wake up. And that's the big problem for me. I just don't know how to live. I never have done. I'm gonna be this way until the day I die, which fills me with absolute despair.
First time trying to give up weed since I start smoking 17 years ago, haven’t smoked it in a few weeks now replaced it with hash to help as I didn’t like it but kept the cravings at bay now that’s gone too the depression starting to kick in but that ok I know it’s to be expected looking to start 2023 clean and focused on what I want in life
I feel the same as you. I'm on day 6 and I feel so terrible. Crying, suicidal and my emotions are so intense. I hope it gets better for the both of us 😢
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 months 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.
it's crazy because i've gotten to a point that i don't enjoy things when i'm smoking, i enjoy them much more when i'm sober... i only continue to go back to avoid feelings
I stopped a month ago.. I don’t want to ever smoke again bc I was concerned about my lung health. I find my anxiety and depression are so much worse than they were before weed. How long will this last?! It was my only friend, my companion. It was my comfort every single time a person broke my heart. I hate being without it as my life is miserable and lonely and the negative thoughts about how ugly and fat I am never end. 💨 stopped me from overthinking too much but I knew I couldn’t do it forever. Anyone have any advise? I wish I never started.
I’ve been smoking weed every day since age 13 I’m 29 now…. Im quitting cold turkey it’s been almost a week I can’t sleep, my stomach hurts and I been crying so much. I just want to have control of my life. I’m quitting not just for myself but also for my family ❤
I was depressed before I even started 😭. That’s the bad part. 🤦♂️ Use has been twice in the past 2 months. Sheesh. Still big progress from everyday use for years.
Here because ive been smoking since i was 14 im 22 now an today is my first day trying to stop im loosing my mind feeling sad an stuck to my bed but i feel good knowing im in control an can do things without depending on a substance even if you have to do it sad 💯
Been off for 2 and a half weeks now (been smoking since high school now 22) and damn hes not wrong. Not depressed or anythin even tho it was kinda worse on it i feel more bored and not feeling that same feeling i did b4 which is super accurate but I've lost weight from it (i work out 3 hours when i lift) and even on the mind it feels different 2. Here's hoping i can last on more for a better future
I remember getting some probation from a misdemeanor charge of weed back in the day. Definitely felt depressed. I'm a weak ones so just watching half baked threw me off the wagon. Funyuns man.
I had all of that before I started smoking weed. Then I started smoking, kept smoking constantly for 4 years, and now the weed doesn’t prevent it anymore.
I used to think this guy was a goober, but after 5 years of heavy marijuana use, this dude is spitting facts. I still smoke but definitely want to quit before I turn 25.
I've been off weed for 3 weeks and 2 days. At first it was withdrawal, but after this break, I just realised lots of shits sucks without it. Back to the joints
I'm on day two again, the last time was a pure hell, swore to never go back. About a month later, someone offered me some and that was it. I started up again. Been smoking over 25 years. Got myself homeless twice to date. The boredom is the worst for me. I just can't concentrate on doing anything, and nothing is enjoyable anymore. Been just sleeping staying in bed when I don't have to work. God willing I will make this the last time. I've come to the realization that I can't have it and not smoke it for a few days.
All those struggling with the withdrawal symptoms Learn n practice a breath work technique like wimhof or pranayamas to start activating indocanabanoids naturally in the brain. Also drink more water n indulge in a new hobby like climbing or dancing Pray n Practice self love Alots of it 🙏🌞
I have been doing it for about 4 months, I used to do it while playing the game with my friends, after a while it just doesn’t feel the same no more, the zaza don’t make me relax it just makes me lazy now, I rather be in the real world than on zaza, im telling y’all it’s only good for a bit
I was depressed on the weed would get high just to forget who i am but now that im 2 months sober after 10 years of smoking im starting to love myself more and not live in fear idk what it was weed use to calm down now all it did was make me paranoid and depressed
I can't tolerate THC in the slightest but I tried it and got all bad symptoms right away, and now I developed depression and anhedonia after a few days.
I did weed about 3 times a week but if I did it more than that I’d feel depressed because it used up all my dopamine. After stopping for a few days I always felt better. Then I wondered why I was doing it in the first place
I hate who i became i forgot who i was
me too man
Man im in that phase right now, it feels like I can’t relate to no one and I’m living life in a box I can’t escape out of
recently quit smoking i dont know what to do with my free time i just dont want to do anything and i just feel like i need to kill time
@@nxkks1687 it’s not worth it just keep smoking
@@nyzwit2stixks312 what's your plan to get back to normal
decided to quit cold turkey after smoking weed since I was 14. I'm 35 years old now and it's been close to ten days and I don't plan on smoking again. God bless all of us in our pursuit of sobriety 🙏
Bless you my guy . Thx for sharing your experience
Same I’ve been smoking since I was about 21 and I’m now 37
@@Ohzeeyaydang guys it's so hard for me and I've only been smoking since I was 16 and I'm 21 almost 22 I quit vaping and it's not nearly as hard as this yeah you don't get much physical withdrawals like nicotine but you literally have to relearn how to do life without weed, about to go to work so I smoke a bowl well not now so what do I do before work, In between games go smoke a bowl not anymore all those times you'd be high is missing on top of not being able to enjoy things even if you tried so you're forced to just be depressed until it fixes itself or go back to smoking
How bro. I keep relapsing after 2 or 3 days. It’s so hard, I’m nearly 30 been smoking since 13, daily smoking since 16. I fucking love weed but I know I need to quit and I want to.
How is everybody because I’m hour two and I already feel like I’m losing it. Smoking daily since 13, I’m 35 now 😭😭😭
I think its also just that my life isnt what i want it to be and thats depressing... the "stuff" was a coping mechanism and now i have to just deal with reality
Well said
That’s your perception .. it’s not necessarily your reality
@@TheRealDTV that's what the weed tells me too 🙃 so yea, no. If it's making your life worse, please put yourself first above it. I'm working on this daily. Difficult but it will be worth it.
Quitting will allow you to gain the life you want, and weed got you to where you are now
you not alone
i hate the fact that i feel like i need weed just to feel okay
I agree
That’s why I quit
@@2gullyy good shit bro. I been smoking for 25 years. I’m trying to quit. It’s tough when you been doing it that long. It’s a part of you.
@@2gullyysame here
@@jmzan how you holding up bro? I’m 5 months sober but I don’t think I’ve fully recovered yet.
Hey guys, I quit from smoking 2 weeks ago and it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever had. You become a whole different person and your best version of you gets closer and closer.
I'm in 11days of quitting I feel like shit getting irritated and annoyed
@@amenxamin6813how are you now ❤ ?
@@i_Am_Nyxxhe relapsed
Wow honestly thank you so much for thsi comment , it’s so simple what you just wrote but it makes so much sense !
@@i_Am_Nyxx im failed relapse again
After smoking weed for over 10 years. I recently quit cold turkey and have been clean for 33 days now and I have been noticing I've been getting sad and mad alot and I have nightmares often. Also I have been getting headaches alot, but its time to take control of my life so I'm pushing through...
@Javier give it another month and you’ll start to feel normal again but better than you did when on weed. I’m currently 4 months sober.
@Vahid that is awesome!! Congrats to you :) I just recently hit 6 months. I definitely feel normal. But struggling with boredom and still needing to find new things to do with my time. Also have to constantly tell myself “no” to smoking weed. Because I’m still surrounded by people who smoke a lot. Feels good though not letting that addictive voice win
@Vahid yeah thinking about the withdrawals and not wanting to go through that again, is a big thing that’s helping me to not relapse. It was really intense. Got no sleep. Emotions completely unregulated. Deep depression. Yeah, I don’t want that again lol keep up the good work though! I hope we can both find new hobbies and what not to replace the weed smoking 😆
@Hannah Martinez cool story bro. Want a cookie?
How is it
Don’t even try smoking weed kids. It’s not even worth it and I would love to restart my life and choose to never of picked up that pipe. Smoking marijuana ruined my life and it made me so insecure but I got plenty of girlfriends and It made me paranoid paranoid around police. I am here back in high school in the late 90s we would roll around in our drop top Lowrider Hondas and just smoke blonde after blonde after blonde after blonde and I smoked way too much and that’s why I felt the way I did. And that’s too much for a growing mind. nowadays I take a few hits of the best weed on the planet and I’m good for hours. Everything is all about moderation, so I’m not here to try to teach you guys anything like some my thing in their little brains. Just try to do the right thing in life and do everything in moderation because I did way too much of it and I really wish I would not have.
Have you quit?
@@nbfjay1608 yes I have quit smoking weed every day back in 2004 and now I’ll take a hit once in a while if it’s around and I’m usually drinking with it so it enhances the alcohol buzz but yeah I don’t ever have pot in my possession because I’d rather drink otherwise no drugs at all
Amen to that
Weed is not for everyone ,if it gets you paranoid then it probably isn’t for you.
skill issue
Besides, weed and carts keep you even more depressed when you're hooked!!
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Im 21 years old and am on day 5 of quitting marijuana. I’ve been experiencing crippling anxiety, depression, and uncomfortable even around family. I’m able to sleep pretty well for the most part thx to melatonin, but it’s like I haven’t been able to enjoy anything and anxiety is making it all worse. I’m visiting New York from TX for the first time, so the pure chaos of this place has triggered panic attacks and borderline fear (ESPECIALLY ON THE TRAINS💀) I’m going to stay on the sober path and see where it takes me!
I'm 30, quitting after 15 years, half my life, and it is not a joke. Lots of people make fun of people quitting weed and say there's no repercussions to weed, but fuck man, that just isn't true. I used to say shit like that too, so I know. Truth is, weed is just a money pit that makes being bored okay and that's stupid. We gotta live our lives, not smoke it all away. I know you posted 9 months ago, but I hope you're doing well now. Cheers, buddy.
How you are now buddy tell me after being 9 months sober these all made me thoughts of suicide will it go after some months
Currently on week 1 of quitting crying my eyes out for at least two hours of day. Its fun. But i know i rather be sad then “fake” Happy and calm. It just numbed me nothing more.
💯
Damn, it's medical for me. I gotta enjoy that Mario kart 64 somehow......
@@skriznacrunthunner2178haha I hear you. Can't anymore tho.
Just finished crying my f*cking eyes out for like 20 minutes for no reason, I feel this. I'm currently on day 3 after 15 years (half my life) of heavy weed use. I feel awful, but keeping my eyes on the prize. I hope you're doing well!
@@MesozoicZac update??
The eggs are irrelevant asf lol
The eggs are literally the stars of the show
I already ate 3 eggs hoping that it'd give me a good high. (I'm stoned af rn)
so why u talking about them
@@RessurectTheRagecause they irrelevant meaning it has nothing to do with the vid
@@pickitup00 bro can’t eat lunch?
Nearly a year free now after many years of smoking, it does get better.
Im on 2 months clean and feel great you cant tell your in a hole while in the hole
I lost both my life long friends to depression and feel weed played a role 😢
I don't get depressed I get violently angry
Same the smallest things will set me off into a rage and I have no control over it. Been off it for 3 months and I do plan on returning to it I love my bud.
Anger is considered a secondary emotion, Usually brought on by other feelings. Look into the cause of the anger. Look up the Anger Iceberg
The first time I quit I didn't get either of those things. I just had really bad cravings and withdrawals mostly with a bit of depression and anger in there but not that much. Coffee also helps you calm down too and helps your brain be active in a way.
@@sensfan7550coffee does NOT help you calm down caffeine increases anxiety and jitters
It’s the opposite for me, I am depressed when I am always smoking and it’s because I’m smoking and doing nothing active, productive, or creative. When I stop, my spirit opens back up to actually doing things and I’m not longer depressed. Because I’m not smoking.
That's exactly like me... I've smoked it for over 10yrs had my good times with it.. but now I'm done.. Its held me back for years.. Go to work all I think about is getting home to get stoned then all the stuff I wanna do in my life gets left till tomorrow which never comes... I don't smoke at work obv and I'm full of good intentions and think I'm going to do this and that but never happens... I'm determined to stop and I know my life will change drastically for the better... Just gotta do it.. Easier said than done... Good luck to u👍
@@Bigbob458did u do it
Same for me. I can have the best day, as soon, as i light one up, i get depressed, anxiety, and sad. Thats why im stopping now.
Thank you for this. I quit smoking 5 days ago (longest I’ve gone without THC in 6 years, which is when I started) and I was so shocked from how depressed and unmotivated I felt the first couple of days. It’s already started getting better. I’m so happy I’m taking control of my life again.
I’m on day 7! I’m starting to feel depressed again but I am telling myself not to lean into it because it’s just a symptom
I'm on day 21 and I still feel some of the depression, but all other withdrawal symptoms are entirely gone 🥳
Day 30 for me and the body aches, fatigue, depression are still lingering. I just want to sleep all day. I never used to be like this. Praying for all of us 🙏🏼
@@FrancescaFrancescaCan i ask where you're at now?
@@FrancescaFrancescawe gonna be okay !!
Just quit carts after 3 years everyday all day. Not depressed but I don’t really find anything fun anymore not even playing warzone or gta I’m just bored out of my mind but I just signed up for the gym so I hope that becomes something I can enjoy
Mega props friendo! How you doing now?
@@rehanfarooqui2071 I’m doing great bro. Caught Covid though so I’ve just been inside for the past week
Me too I just want to stay home and not see anyone. But I had to stop because I was quitting jobs just to smoke and that’s not good
@@916nene you got this man!
@@ryqnn how’s it been man? You still clean? How r u feeling?
I have quit weed before so I understand the depression part but man I do not miss it...Im a month into my second time quitting and almost nothing helps when the depression hits but those days are getting fewer and far between! Wish everybody the best on there quitting journeys WE GOT THIS!!!
This found my recommendations right after a depression attack.
Been clean for 3 weeks.
I really needed this video thank you
Im 6 months clean of weed and still disinterested in most everything.
Keep going
Bro any update 6 months of feeling like that it painful. I’m only a week in I can imagine feeling like this after 6 months
How u doing man @@shakariwebster
@@shakariwebster embrace it i was sober for 6 months too and still felt disinterested ive been smoking again since a month or two ago and instantly went back to permastoned. Quitting again cus i again realized that its not how i wanna live
You might be alittle unmotivated but on the plus side (and i hope u can agree) its alot easier to be productive regardless of the no interest and ur anxiety will be super low again and youll feel alot more confident generally
i did notice it was alot easier to appreciate the little things without it. i would be super depressed at times but something silly like a nice lookin sky or talking to an older person would really make me happy
Thank u been clean for almost a month now and still feeling a bit depressed
How are you now, Mike ? Did you relapse ?
I’ve dealt with depression since early high school and I’m 52- I’ve been doing weed edibles for around 2 years and I’ve never felt better
I’m 28 and on day 3, I’ve smoked pretty much everyday since I was 17/18 I have stopped weed twice in that time for 6 months and a month here 2 weeks there so I’m used to it, I always go back to it when I’m “normal again” because I think right I’ve stopped now I’m fine again, I’ll have 1 to enjoy and not make it a habit, but long and behold the cycle always continues, weed has both positives and negatives for me, or I’m just tellling myself there’s positives lol, I just like smoking weed I like the feeing of being high, it is the ultimate boredom solver,I’ve smoked it for that long that it doesn’t effect my work what so ever and I can drive fast cars whilst smoking a joint and be totally fine and in control 100 percent but my relationship with my girlfriend and family suffer when I smoke weed, I’m short tempered, paranoid, abit delusional, emotionally unavailable, I can control the weed for a short while but it always gets out of hand, and the other big problem is money, I could of saved 10s of thousands over the years and now I have a baby daughter I feel so guilty spending any money on weed knowing I could be saving it for her and my dreams, I’ve already got a really nice car but other than that I could be sooo much further on in life, I’m lucky to have a few nice things somehow cos I could be absolutely fucked and homeless if I wasn’t lucky, this time I’m gonna try stopping for good or until I’m rich enough where money doesn’t matter
Dude im 28 and my situation us exactly the same. Only difference is that I have a a son. I feel guilty spending money on weed when I could be spending it on him and experiences. Right now is not our time to be high. We have too many people depending in our success bro 💯
Ur story looks like my husbands story..but we have
Son and daughter...im tierd of him have 6 chances over 13 years....this is the last time I'm giving him chance ... Last time I left home didn't want to be wit him..but family reUnited us..
Dr Frank, thank you so much for your videos. I find a lot of help and support in them. I am on day 2 cold turkey. My first night of sleep surprisingly wasnt horrendous but i know many challenges are ahead.
Commenting for the algorithm. Thanks as always, Doc.
The problem is when it interferes with you ability to work. My work is heavily intellectual and based on problem solving. It's hard to get anything done
This right here. When I started my job I had been clean for 3 months. Then I regressed into doing multiple dabs a day every day. It's just not sustainable. I make more mistakes at work, and I'm completely unmotivated if not checked out because all I want to do is smoke and stay inside. Did you end up staying clean? If so, how you doing?
Edit: I quit, and while I noticed that I'm more stress-reactive (for now, as my brain receptors return to normal), I am more motivated and productive both in and out of work.
i work as a backend engineer and feel the opposite i cant focus sober
@@strelok5661 well seeing as the one thing everyone can agree on is that weed inhibits creative problem solving , learning and working memory. I'd say that the weed isn't helping you focus, it's probably helping you mentally forget negative feelings. Which negative feelings can make it basically impossible to code (i know from experience)
I don’t even get enjoyment from a smoking a 3.5+ a day atm or multiple strains a day which is my current habit , fed up of it tbf sometimes it’s more than a z a week
you're a life savor mate, keep doing what you do!!!!
I take notes I enjoy learning about my body systems, these videos have kept me so motivated to quit and now it feels like I have a real reason other than just my conscious😂. (Been addicted for a year and since my last relapse 2-3 months ago was smoking every day) now that I understand my body system and why I “really” feel the way I do it is very helpful.
Instructions unclear, I'm now walking around with a container of eggs
😂😂😂
lol
Lmao Same! I was trying to figure out what he was going to do with the eggs the whole time 🤦🏻♀️ and why is there so many!? Dude, fucking eat them or put the lid back on!
i tried to quit a lot of times but never make it through...i dont have any close friend around me anymore and that makes life so boring and lonely when you stop smoking weed...i hate what i have become
This man have opened my eyes. Damn!!
I’m a month and a half sober and I have zero motivation for anything. I’m just so blah all the time now
It makes me the person Ive always wanted to become✌️😁👍
I figured it was just because I have bipolar and this’s my life now
Same
I’m on day 3 right now and I feel so unmotivated.
This is extremely annoying because I need to be studying . I had to look up these videos to tell myself it gets better .
Can’t wait until I feel back normal and excited to learn .
remember weeds not for everyone
I've become a mental mess lately and for the past months I've felt really bad from smoking. Now I'm on day 4 and although yesterday was absolutte hell, Im feeling positive rn. Today I gave away my bong and my tray to a friend, and I actually don't even want to smoke agien, because I know that it will only lead to the same repetitive and loanly days home alone with noone to talk to
Thanks doc :) went 5 days without weed then I smoked abit and got bad anxiety (like usual) now I’m back on track again almost at a week again!
I have quite weed 1 week ago. It is very true that you find no joy in anything when you first put it down, you can literally stand in a corner for seven hours straight and do nothing, no joy 😂
I found an easy way to quit. Switch to the Reggie where you gotta pick seeds and stems out. Do that for about 2 weeks.
Watch how easy it is to stop then
I figured sum like that
It was so easy to go cold turkey on cocaine, but pills or weed slow you down so i feel like it’s a lot harder. But weed makes you so comfortable with everything going wrong
So true that weed makes you comfortable with everything going wrong.
What’s up with the eggs 😅
Bruh 😂😂😂😂
Possibly as they contain Tyrosine...which contributes to the synthesis of dopamine...may help with withdrawal...
mans can’t even eat his lunch
Dude just opened it to look healthy... 🤡
@@100kie whole eggs aren’t health eggs whites are
The reason why is because life is a bunch of bullshit and weed helps the existential dread that comes with it
Be careful who you help quit. Traumatic stress often leads to chronic stress disorders. Stress produces cortisol. An overabundance destroys the brain. People with chronic stress are likely to have brain damage due to this. The symptoms mimic those attributed to the stereotypical stoner.
Furthermore, one part of the brain that is damaged is the endocannabinoid system. One correcting this deficiency with natural cannabis - consuming as medicine - should not just quit.
Now, there have been 100s of millions of violent alcohol related crimes over the past 60 years, including the sexual abuse of 10s of millions of children, all primary causes of PTSD and other stress disorders.
However, the war on cannabis, the only competitor to alcohol, and most chosen alternative of the traumatically stressed, added decades of trauma upon trauma and stress upon stress, sending multitudes into chronic stress.
You know how those were historically treated.
In other words, multitudes need cannabis.
10s of millions of Americans are strung out on prescription psych meds because of these things.
I would argue half of them wouldn't be if they had access to high quality cannabis. They certainly wouldn't be traumatizing one another by the millions a year with alcohol related violence and sexual perversion.
I’m getting around quitting after 15+ years nonstop smoking.
I’m scared, but I’m looking forward to reuniting with my sober self.
Two weeks out, still very depressed. Thank you for these videos.
🔥🔥 Master ROM back in his bag all praises!!
3 weeks sober and it’s hard. I’m 26, been a stoner since 15. One day at a time
I started smoking weed when i was 19 or 20, and I'm now 48. The problem I have with giving it up is that I just don't know how to enjoy life normally without it. I can usually go for a couple of weeks or a month without smoking anything before I just cave in and buy some more. It would perhaps be easier for me to quit if I could distract myself with other things, but my social life (and a desire to have one) vanished years ago. I keep thinking how cool it would be for me to get back into doing artwork and producing something that I can feel proud of, but beyond that I just can't visualise what it is exactly that I want to do with my life. Most of the time I just want to go to sleep and never wake up. And that's the big problem for me. I just don't know how to live. I never have done. I'm gonna be this way until the day I die, which fills me with absolute despair.
First time trying to give up weed since I start smoking 17 years ago, haven’t smoked it in a few weeks now replaced it with hash to help as I didn’t like it but kept the cravings at bay now that’s gone too the depression starting to kick in but that ok I know it’s to be expected looking to start 2023 clean and focused on what I want in life
Stopped 5- days and I feel like im an emotional wreck today. I just want to cry.
Then cry. Stop and manifest your life
I hope your are still not smoking .. al the best ❤❤
@@sandman4191 haven’t smoked since august 14th . They’d actually the day I stopped
I feel the same as you. I'm on day 6 and I feel so terrible. Crying, suicidal and my emotions are so intense. I hope it gets better for the both of us 😢
LET IT ALL OUT BRO/SIS XX..IT GETS BETTER..BE STRONG
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 months 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.
Being sober for 6 months after 15 years of daily use I gotta say reflecting on life and experiencing all those emotions is hard but soooooo worth it
Whim hoff breathing doing wonders for my anxiety on day 7, stops panic attacks thank god 🙏
"Cannabus" interupted my withdrawal feelings for a moment xD
it's crazy because i've gotten to a point that i don't enjoy things when i'm smoking, i enjoy them much more when i'm sober... i only continue to go back to avoid feelings
I stopped a month ago.. I don’t want to ever smoke again bc I was concerned about my lung health. I find my anxiety and depression are so much worse than they were before weed. How long will this last?! It was my only friend, my companion. It was my comfort every single time a person broke my heart. I hate being without it as my life is miserable and lonely and the negative thoughts about how ugly and fat I am never end. 💨 stopped me from overthinking too much but I knew I couldn’t do it forever. Anyone have any advise? I wish I never started.
Eat healthy,go jogging or walking, and give your life to the lord 🙏💯
My that’s a relief I thought I was losing it I stopped I’m on day 5 I thought I would never get my h humor back thank u
I’ve been smoking weed every day since age 13 I’m 29 now…. Im quitting cold turkey it’s been almost a week I can’t sleep, my stomach hurts and I been crying so much. I just want to have control of my life. I’m quitting not just for myself but also for my family ❤
How’s things brother ?
Try chamomile tea! I drink it every night! I’m 7 days in and my sleep has been fantastic!!
For me, the most powerful motivation is that I fogot who I was.
What if you already had Anhedonia before ever trying weed ?
Even after going a year sober I still find life a lot less enjoyable than it once was before I smoked. Will this feeling ever end?
How’s it going?
I was depressed before I even started 😭. That’s the bad part. 🤦♂️ Use has been twice in the past 2 months. Sheesh. Still big progress from everyday use for years.
I stopped smokeing weed and 6 months later I still find little happiness in things. I think weed fights depression not gives depression.
Lowkey
Big thank you for these insightful and relatable videos. What's going on with the eggs?
5 months into being sober and this is how I feel I don’t want to kill myself but I don’t enjoy living this is so hard
Day 4 off weed and nicotine. Love all the support you bring us.
Every time he says quitting carts, this is the second time I’ve watched this. I keep thinking he says quitting carbs. 😅
Here because ive been smoking since i was 14 im 22 now an today is my first day trying to stop im loosing my mind feeling sad an stuck to my bed but i feel good knowing im in control an can do things without depending on a substance even if you have to do it sad 💯
Being depressed under the infuence of weed... Maybe its time to change drugs xd
Been off for 2 and a half weeks now (been smoking since high school now 22) and damn hes not wrong. Not depressed or anythin even tho it was kinda worse on it i feel more bored and not feeling that same feeling i did b4 which is super accurate but I've lost weight from it (i work out 3 hours when i lift) and even on the mind it feels different 2. Here's hoping i can last on more for a better future
I remember getting some probation from a misdemeanor charge of weed back in the day. Definitely felt depressed. I'm a weak ones so just watching half baked threw me off the wagon. Funyuns man.
I had all of that before I started smoking weed. Then I started smoking, kept smoking constantly for 4 years, and now the weed doesn’t prevent it anymore.
I think I'm going through that now I've been trying to figure out what's wrong with me It feels like I don't have a personality anymore
Damn that’s why I be feeling that way 😂
Each to there own it’s helping me get of opiates it’s the only thing that helps
I used to think this guy was a goober, but after 5 years of heavy marijuana use, this dude is spitting facts. I still smoke but definitely want to quit before I turn 25.
I've been off weed for 3 weeks and 2 days. At first it was withdrawal, but after this break, I just realised lots of shits sucks without it. Back to the joints
This js completely taken over my brother life and fuck me his personal hygiene has a lot to answer for it’s making me sick
Its been 6 months and i still feel this way, what should i do?
It could be countered by an infrared lamp/sauna. Your hormonale balance is restored much faster.
I'm on day two again, the last time was a pure hell, swore to never go back. About a month later, someone offered me some and that was it. I started up again. Been smoking over 25 years. Got myself homeless twice to date. The boredom is the worst for me. I just can't concentrate on doing anything, and nothing is enjoyable anymore. Been just sleeping staying in bed when I don't have to work. God willing I will make this the last time. I've come to the realization that I can't have it and not smoke it for a few days.
All those struggling with the withdrawal symptoms
Learn n practice a breath work technique like wimhof or pranayamas to start activating indocanabanoids naturally in the brain.
Also drink more water n indulge in a new hobby like climbing or dancing
Pray n Practice self love
Alots of it
🙏🌞
Nah, I'd rather pray to God. That worked better for me
@@cg5491did he not say pray?
I have been doing it for about 4 months, I used to do it while playing the game with my friends, after a while it just doesn’t feel the same no more, the zaza don’t make me relax it just makes me lazy now, I rather be in the real world than on zaza, im telling y’all it’s only good for a bit
Thank you
Yeah, I have a much harder time caring about chores since I quit. But eventually it will be better.
Damn this guy is smart ❤
I was depressed on the weed would get high just to forget who i am but now that im 2 months sober after 10 years of smoking im starting to love myself more and not live in fear idk what it was weed use to calm down now all it did was make me paranoid and depressed
I can't tolerate THC in the slightest but I tried it
and got all bad symptoms right away, and now I developed depression and anhedonia after a few days.
I did weed about 3 times a week but if I did it more than that I’d feel depressed because it used up all my dopamine. After stopping for a few days I always felt better. Then I wondered why I was doing it in the first place
I don't know what's more depressing, quitting weed or that depressing ass boiled eggs n bacon
If you don't smoke for a couple days, then smoke a little bit, does it set you all the way back or is your brain still in progression mode?
These withdrawals gonna be lasting me months
Been smoking 🚬 and trees since I was 14 dailyI’m 39 now and been free of this and sober for 60 days 🔥🔥🔥
Any tips for someone quitting weed + Kratom cold turkey same time . I got to handle both withdrawals at once 😮 I’m going through hell bro
It’s day 7 and feel like I can’t hold on anymore this sucks.
its been about 3 years since i quit and i havent felt this awful ever. life is just getting worse and worse
On a 2 month break and haven’t felt anything bad even the first week
Just finished today. I’m doing it this time.
How you go?
So what happened