Why Quitting Smoking Feels Impossible! (DOPAMINE)

[@AddictionMindset]

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[@F4Insight-uq6nt]

Excuse me for saying this but I believe you to be an agent pushing an anti THC agenda. Do you agree with me when I state the FACT that the human brain has multiple receptors designed specifically for the uptake of the THC Molecule? Do you agree with me when I say that everyone has some THC naturally occurring in their Bodies? You see Bird Boy, these are all PROVEN FACTS. So do you acknowledge these FACTS or not?

[@F4Insight-uq6nt]

Proof of all your CLAIMS are Required. That goes for all the content on your channel. Proof of you actually being a DOCTOR is also Required too!!

[@Jacob6853]

Subscribed.. After 25 years I want to finally quit.

[@strobboskop]

@@F4Insight-uq6nt Today we live in capitalism for over 600+ years, we are fucked ! no way back !

[@repdom07]

Sober October going great!!! 5 days after 15 years!! Lord continue to be with me in this new life

[@vandalize3]

Awesome you got this. God is with you 🙏🏾❤

[@Grateful-1992]

Amen

[@Snibble]

Way to go man, we’ve quit at the same time. I wish I did it 15 years ago😢

[@doyouevenfloatbro]

You got this 🤙 im on day 12 after 10 years and it's definitely a roller coaster

[@vaynovak]

Day 31. I ended up in the ER at week 2 from severe panic attacks and I still didn't light up... I'm never going back. You got this. Keep going. ❤

[@Amicle]

To anyone watching this. I am a 19yo who has struggled with drug abuse for 5 years and my family has struggled with it for generations. Im here to let you know that you dont need the strongest will power. you dont need the right people around you either. All you need to do is take a step back in your own life. Look at yourself without any filters, and tell me. What is it that you see. Do you see someone making the most of their life, trying to fix the issues that pop up into their situations. Or Do you see Somone Smoking to avoid the feelings of dread and disatisfaction with your life. Ive been struggling with so many things in life. Im not going to say my position is worse than yours, because tbh its probably not. But there really is nothing else to say to the people trying to quit. You Need to really understand that no one. and i mean NO ONE is going to step forward and help you. So you must do it yourself.... just btw this was all typed in one string of thought so i apologize for incoherency if there is any.

[@leeh8845]

Very wise for a 19yr old 👏

[@Summer-lq6xh]

Amen to all of this! I quit and relapsed 4 times, at the end of my 20 year addiction to weed, before I finally got to where I am now. I have officially been sober off weed for 1 year and 2 months. Every time I relapsed I learned so much about the addiction, about withdrawals and about myself. Depending on how addicted you are, the withdrawal period can really suck and be so dang hard. I knew this going into quitting this last time and that helped me. It’s so important to have people in your corner that you can talk to as you’re withdrawing and having hard moments. Have things you can do to keep your mind and body busy. Take really good care of yourself. Take naps during the day, because sleeping at night is almost impossible. It can be done, you just have to get past that first 3-4 month withdrawals period. Keep saying no. Even when you think you’re in the clear, you will still have moments of your brain trying to talk you into smoking. Don’t do it! You will relapse from one hit, If you were previously addicted. Just keep saying no. And that moment will pass and you will be proud of yourself. You will realize you can live life without marijuana.

[@repdom07]

Awesome!! Thank you for the words of encouragement

[@RaduMadalin-mc1tp]

It is quite amazing. Even with cigarettes, it is a one hit disaster. If you retouch it, you will probably go back to it. I am saying this, to be underlying how perverse and dangerous it is to hang out with the same crowd.

[@Summer-lq6xh]

@@RaduMadalin-mc1tp I 100% agree with you. I have many friends who smoke weed. I have still been around them but not as much as I used to. And I definitely don’t go around them when I know I’m struggling internally. It’s not worth it to me to relapse. I don’t want to go through that again. I can live without weed and I keep reminding myself of that. I’m always going to assume that one hit will bring me back to where I was.

[@user-te7wc7lh4r]

It is crazy how detrimental to most people's lives weed is Here in Canada its positioned like tobacco essentially. No one cares I understand it has medical uses but overall it's definitely a problem

[@adamdeveau6311]

I’ve been almost two weeks and I’m completely miserable, irritable and out right angry! When will it stop!?!?

[@najeebkhoury1546]

Today marks my one-month sobriety after daily weed use for 3 years. The beginning is the hardest, especially the first three days. But with time, it does get better. I'm feeling energized and clear-headed now. Making this choice has been a game changer for me. Sending strength to those on a similar path!!! Thank you so much Dr. Frank, your videos motivated me to quit!

[@Bawlstacheo]

Quit thc and nic a week ago and I do feel better but I can't describe what this other feeling is. I feel like I'm high on THC without even smoking. It's like I can feel a little pressure behind my eyes similar to being high but I haven't smoked. Is this brain fog????

[@najeebkhoury1546]

@@Bawlstacheo Yes, I felt the same way, it's totally normal your body is still recovering and taking out the thc, first week is still early to feel normal but stay strong and give your self a couple days things will change for better, if you done a week you can do a month and a year.

[@deanbedetti]

@@Bawlstacheo Good chance it's your dopamine resetting . At least that's what I experienced . As you continue in your sobriety it balances itself out.

[@shinygaara1634]

bro im at week one and i cannot stop thinking about just buying some weed u think itll get better by week 2?

[@redkiller1xx]

happy 2 months i guess , I've been sober for 1 day

[@gp7405]

Day 81 here no weed after smoking constantly daily for 25 years. 💪💪

[@marcelaalfonso3318]

Congrats 🎉

[@rfrantzt]

how have you been

[@gp7405]

@@rfrantzt I ended up smoking again at day 90.

[@analyzepa]

@@gp7405why’d you smoke again if you don’t mind me asking

[@azadam1000]

Went through to day 89 but day 90 started again? Such a shame hope you try it again​@@gp7405

[@crazy]

So happy I found your channel, Dr. Frank. Perfect timing. I stopped using both THC and Nicotine yesterday for good. I'm 20 hours sober (longest in years!) and while cravings have been going strong, my motivation to stop is stronger. I am absolutely certain that I will be successful in my attempts to quit, largely thanks to the motivation gained from watching these videos!

[@yungdagga6005]

keep moving with it ;we’re all in it together; i’m 5 days off and i’m proud of u

[@crazy]

@@yungdagga6005 1 day, 13 hours, 23 minutes, 10 seconds in! Still going strong

[@HolyStreetSmoke]

I quit 4 a few days than did it and omg I eat healthy and I never feel withdraw even when I'm sober. I don't have chs syndrome

[@_icscata_]

First week is difficult and after that you will be like new! Stay strong on day 3 and keep going forward!!! 💪🏻

[@crazy]

3 days, 3 hours, 42 minutes, 10 seconds! Honestly has not been that bad so far! The cravings have definitely been relatively strong I cannot lie, but when you've got the right attitude about quitting, it doesn't matter. The cravings don't matter. They can easily be brushed off. Addiction is not rational so you cannot rationalize with the intrusive thoughts. You just need to do it. Or in this case, not do it. Not pick up a vape. Appreciate the motivation! @@_icscata_💪

[@slowsubaruBL]

hey doctor, just wanted to say I've been off weed for 74 days, your videos really helped me in the begenning and I appreciate what you do! (i was smoking 24/7 for the past 4 years, I'm only 17 now and I want to make my life better) edit: on 167 days, plan to stay sober

[@Jacob6853]

KEEP IT UP! If you fall get back on quitting, I wish I quit when I was 17. I was stuck on it for 25 years before I considered quitting.. . It hinders life when you are a grown up and an adult worker and saps away motivation and self esteem making it hard to excel.. Your future is bright if you quit now!

[@johnmcneil5238]

good shit

[@matthulleman9361]

Keep it up, but stop counting days. You are either done with it, or just want to tell people how long you lasted this time. It helped me

[@slowsubaruBL]

@@matthulleman9361 I only remember the date 7/27 too check how long its been if someone asks or I'm updating a comment like this, besides that I don't think about weed at all and it's really amazing being free from it. Glad we're living a sober life 💯

[@dannehcocoa3445]

Hello! I've tried to quit and relapsed so many times, but with the support of my girlfriend and my friends, I've been off cannabis for months. I should have kept track, but I felt like forgetting about it helped me so much. I estimate that it's been about 6 months now. I'm going through a time right now where I've been craving, but going back to your videos has reminded me time and time again of how bad it got for me, and how I can never return to that way of living. School has been great, life has been great, and I find my sense of humor and confidence have returned. Just wanna say thank you, from the bottom of my heart. You're doing God's work

[@branscombe_]

Im on day 34 of no weed after 25+ years of smoking.. Only now am I starting to feel some dopamine from doing everyday things like going to the gym, watching movies, spending time with family, playing guitar. It's actively seeking and working towards joy and dopamine instead of just hitting a thc cart and flooding my brain with easy street dopamine. Dr Frank, you and your guides and channel have saved me money and possibly even my relationships.

[@heaz32]

I quit smoking weed on 9/27/23. I was a daily smoker for about the last 6.5 years. Mostly at night, but there were absolutely times when I was abusing it and smoking throughout the entire day. Thankfully, it's been relatively easy. I'm beginning to remember my dreams! I haven't dreamt in years! I own my business and weed was impacting my motivation, self-worth, and discipline in doing the things that I KNOW are necessary to run a successful business. Yesterday while at work, I began to out of the blue have ideas flooding into my head about how to improve my marketing strategies and get my name out there. I'm so thankful that I'm moving in the right direction. This channel has been very helpful, thank you!

[@_icscata_]

God bless you on your path! 🙏

[@Emaalove]

I quit same day after 6 years smoking everyday 21 years or longer in general I’m glad I’m not the only one good luck

[@lukehurley8485]

33 days weed free and it's only been in the last few days I've started to feel somewhat normal again...depression and cravings wer the biggest issue for me but thank god I'm slowly starting to get happier thank you dr Frank for your videos ...I've been binge watching them for over a month now and god do they help !!!

[@tomengland299]

Hope things are going well

[@kingkamfa6257]

Im 30 days in feeling fatigue and demotivated very depressing having no interest In things I use to..

[@jamesschaller753]

@@kingkamfa6257 it’ll be like that for a while keep going man the light at the end of the tunnel is worth it you will think better feel better look better keep it up man

[@williamlantz320]

Hi im here to be honest with not just myself but with everyone. I suffered from a marijuana addiction since i was 12 , I'm 34 now and I just cant continue this lifestyle, especially being a father, I dont want my children to suffer for my lack of better decisions. I want to be free from these chains . I'm ready to be set free !!! I'm ready to master my discipline and my life . I'm so grateful like this gentleman here who dedicates himself to helping addicts to be stronger willed, God stay by myside please in this path i CHOOSE to take. Anyone reading this, thank you for your time and i pray you get to your better life goal as well!! We all got this... Lastly don't be depressed over your choice BE EXCITED!!!!!!!! BE MOTIVATED THAT YOUR LIFE IS GOING TO HAVE A BEAUTIFUL GIFT AFTER WHAT WE NOW FEEL IS A SACRIFICE!! ITS NOT A SACRIFICE ITS YOUR SOUL TELLING YOU THAT THEY WANT YOU BACK!! We got this. Stay on track. Stay motivated and be your own best friend ❤

[@bossmonl.a2035]

I've been feeling extra low all week because it's like it hit me. I can't stop, it's impossible. And then you drop this video...talk about perfect timing . Thank you 🙏🏾

[@maxvalentine8761]

You got this man! Stay positive ✌️🙏

[@bossmonl.a2035]

@@maxvalentine8761 Thanks 👍🏾

[@_icscata_]

Quitting addictions is the best thing that I did. You can do it! 💪🏻

[@javierburgos7]

Weed made my life much less boring while high, but it also made me extremely lazy and weak each time I smoked and I realized I would neglect daily chores and my life would be a mess if I didn't quit. So I decided to quit despite knowing my life would be boring but overall better balanced. Basically what I mostly learned is that you can't always have everything in life and you have to make hard decisions but ultimately there is always one decision which is better (or less worse than the other).

[@kjthomas4553]

I agree I fell weak lazy don’t wanna workout

[@Nita-kf3gh]

Thank you for this

[@bengalboypaco3140]

I workout being a stoner but i deff neglect my chores

[@evergreenforestwitch]

Your videos really helped me. I have tried to quit several times and relapsed, the last 3 times I had severe withdrawal symptoms (prolly due to habitual high thc edibles recently vs flower) and before your videos, I didn't know that was A Thing, so I just felt like crap and used and stopped feeling like crap in the immediate, but the overall issues of course remained. Your videos educated me and I was able to make a plan and taper down my dosage over a week which GREATLY reduced my symptoms. I'm 2 weeks sober tomorrow and have no desire to use rn. I've used daily for the last 20 years and started using 30 years ago. Everyone is different- your body, your habits etc - but having information that realistically broke down what happens in my body and brain during the process made me able to plan and execute my plan instead of waiting to feel motivated. Game changer. I'm definitely still in the active recovering stage but I feel confident about sobriety in a way I haven't for years. Thanks! This man knows of what he speaks.

[@_icscata_]

Stay strong and keep going forward! 👏🏻

[@evergreenforestwitch]

@@_icscata_ thanks!

[@gwapolindo8944]

After 6+ years of daily thc use, a decade of porn addiction, months of unemployment (I swear I've been trying), and I took a break from weed. After about 30 hours without THC, I suffered the first seizure of my entire life. BIG WAKE UP CALL. It's time to make a change in my life. Pray for me

[@crazy]

Terrible news bro. I recommend a pretty good supervised detox for that. Don’t even think about relapsing. Huge wake up call is right! Good luck bro ❤❤

[@aijazsiddique8713]

Hey. Sorry to hear that. How is it going? Prayers for you.

[@gwapolindo8944]

@@aijazsiddique8713 will be 10 months drug free this week. Got an IT job in January and it's going well. I dedicate all my spare time to my passion, competitive golf. I practice every day after work and compete most weekends. I take it day by day, but things are better now than before.

[@truckskidslife4952]

14 days and doin good thanks to you.

[@gwynwilliams3232]

It's 45 years for Me, Im 60 and to be honest Im worn out with the weed. At present Im going through the insomnia part of withdrawal and sweat's 🥵. Ive started walking and thats helping Me to get through this, thank you for your video's.👍

[@thefreeriders2335]

Don’t give up, we all going to go through it together cause we all understand each other

[@LoadinMosin]

I'm on my qutting journey, but it's not successful yet. It is my end goal and your videos are helping me a lot.

[@_icscata_]

Better to quit sooner than later. It only brings benefits and you will feel a lot better. Stay strong and get over it! 💪🏻

[@Claypoool]

Dr. FRANK is THE HELP I needed to quit!!!

[@NinjaNick636]

Finally after 10 years of basically being a daily smoker I’m 6 days clean! I still need to get off the Xanax I’ve been prescribed. Figured weed is gonna be easiest to kick. Benzodiazepines withdrawal SUCKS! Hopefully soon I’ll have that behind me. Your videos have truly helped me stay on track! Wishing everyone else nothing but success in becoming sober

[@_icscata_]

Xanax is not good for health. Stay strong and quit that bad habit and you will feel a lot better. You don’t need it! 💪🏻

[@NinjaNick636]

@@_icscata_ Thank you 🙏🏼 I know I don’t need it but I’ve been prescribed it since I was 18. I’m 30 years old now. I tried to cold turkey from 3 2mg bars a day when I was like 20. I woke up in the hospital from seizure and never stopped. I finally decided slowly taper down. I’m down to 1-1 and half 1mg a day. Big cut back but the last bit is SOOOO hard to cut 😥. I realized the weed was me anxiety so it was making it harder to cut back. That’s why I’m hoping after a month or so of being clean of weed I can really push myself through Xanax withdrawal. I appreciate the support! I ditched a lot of people in my life that weren’t good and been feeling lonely lately

[@feedtheflames1937]

Thanks to you I am now smoke and vape free thank you boss man

[@allhailexoticanimals8866]

Perfect timing man! I remain almost years nicotine free now, and I’m trying to quit thc and that is crazy hard.

[@vandalize3]

You got this. Try replacing it with fitness.

[@_icscata_]

Keep going forward. Stay strong! 👏🏻

[@MaliPundit]

Progressing towards day 4 after 6 years of smoking and this isn't all what I worked it out to be in my head. Slightly easier than I initially anticipated but the journey is just beginning. Mainly dealing with headaches/upset stomach/and insomnia but this too will pass. Finding comfort in the fact that this withdrawal process is a lot easier than quitting benzos. We move forward one day at a time and what doesn't kill us makes us stronger! 💪💪

[@FirePlugTV]

Same mane day 4 let’s keep it up!

[@_icscata_]

Insomnia will pass after 1-3 weeks, try taking melatonin first 1-2 weeks if you have issues sleeping but don’t take more than max 5 mg; you might wake up with headaches (start with 3 mg)

[@eric3007]

Yep, it’s because many people complain and bitch about the smallest withdrawal. Then people develop “Reddit hive mind” on cannabis quitting and withdrawal and constantly focus on it, so when they are actually in a minor withdrawal, it seems worse. Just remember, 20 years ago nobody EVER complained about weed withdrawals. True addicts just need any excuse not to quit… at the end of the day. I’ve done it myself.

[@_icscata_]

@@eric3007 People are different than 20 years ago and times are also different. Stop being an ignorant. If people quit I am proud of them and their battle. No matter how much they bitch about it or how small the addiction was. They are champions for quitting. 💪🏻

[@fortythreenorth2518]

My alcohol withdrawals landed me in the ER. Weed is not quite as nasty but has its own challenges. It is hard for the first week especially since it has been a daily activity.

[@branscombe_]

WORK TO HEAL, so very important.

[@freddiehall8773]

I'm 10 days deep feeling better already thanks for your videos bro

[@DrewMoore-eb7ic]

Thank you. You help everyone that cares but doesn't realize. Thank you!!!

[@kourtenayt1927]

Im on day 6 thanks to your videos. Its the weekend so its gonna be extra challenging but im ready for it! The first day was the hardest but if you keep going it does seem to get easier (for me anyways). We got this ! ❤

[@Marangelieee]

So happy to come across your content. On day 4 of being sober after smoking weed daily for 12 years. & about to be 1 year off nicotine on 1/3/24!! The last two days my dreams have been so memorable. I'm starting to get tired and hungry on my own!!! It feels good!!

[@Steven-p3p]

7 months and summer makes me want to smoke and relax Having a few hard episodes that come and go

[@SweetSunrising]

I’ve been weaning off of an eating disorder & phone addiction and even though mine’s not related to the topics your program is centered around healing, your videos are helping me tremendously managing my withdrawals. Thanks!

[@kennygrande9478]

I joined when there was 60k subscriptions now we are over 100! I knew Dr. Frank had it in him.

[@DingoDman]

cant thank you enough honestly you have done a world of wonder for not just me but thousands of people

[@theoutsider101]

I have watched a few of your videos. This one so far was my favorite

[@allies9788]

I can't thank you enough for tour videos Dr. Frank. Your channel motivated me to finally accept that I had a real problem and motivated me to do something about it. Today is day three and this is the first time in 10 years that I've gone this long without smoking. After using high concentration cartridges for the past 4 years on a daily basis I cannot believe how intense the withdrawal symptoms are. I am reminding myself that this is the addiction leaving my body just like you said and I just want to sincerely tell you how much you have helped me. I know I can get through this and I will never pick up again because I never want to experience this again. This is worse than the PTSD symptoms I was trying to avoid.

[@_icscata_]

Keep pushing forward! It will get a lot easier after day 3! 💪🏻

[@crazy]

Similar story over here! Dr. Frank gave me the wake up call I so desperately needed. Hope you see this Dr. Frank. You’re truly out here saving lives.

[@_icscata_]

@@crazy I also had a hard time with it… I just couldn’t continue after my last mental breakdown… I had severe anxiety from smoking… Quitting was the best thing that I did.

[@nickvstheuniverse]

Im on day 7 now of quitting weed! feeling strong!

[@akashbrahma4198]

All the best❣️❣️its day 3. For me

[@nickvstheuniverse]

@@akashbrahma4198 we got this stay strong 💪!

[@Jefferybanks]

How is it going

[@nickvstheuniverse]

its going good, I relapsed on weed on october 26th but I have not smoked since then, im over two weeks clean from nicotine as well :) @@Jefferybanks

[@luisayala6339]

Days 7 . For me feeling amazing

[@justinb1772]

Day 5 here…depression and anxiety are running rampant…appetite is all over the place. Super tired for no reason….dreams are back which is cool but they are seriously messed up dreams. Thank you for your help, I’m never going back

[@martyvirtue4051]

I quit both nicotine and marijuana already in 2016. It saved me so much money. I enjoy my new dog. I don’t mind having no friends. Realise yourself that being addicted is the place ‘they’ want you to be in. Don’t give in. Don’t be depending on anything. If I can quit ( as a heavy aka constant user) everybody can.

[@uncoolcat95]

Yeah it took me a long time. Over a year I think to stop riding the fence and committing to quit for good. I had to practice sobriety and dip my toes in that cold water for a while before I could jump in. I had to read the same book about addiction multiple times and watch tons of Frank's videos. I had to do lots of yoga and meditation and hypnosis. It didn't happen over night, but if you're stubborn about it, sooner or later you'll get there. Keep it up :)

[@siobhancoates2043]

8 months on Oct 1! This channel has been instrumental for my reovery.

[@J.OtisOfficial]

Been smoking for the last 3 years after relapsing from 8 years sobriety and trying to quit again. I feel like this video did provided a lot of help in my understanding of what’s actually happening and wanted to express my gratitude for this video. Thank you

[@JamesSteven-mb8zf]

Excellent, teachings ,The battle is too break the loop of habit.Dr.Frank thank again.

[@shaunlulz]

I've quit and failed before. Record is 42 days. I've decided to try cut down now and see how that goes as last time it sent me borderline suicidal as I really had no plan in action... it is scary quitting, but despite the sadness I never felt that alive and present for years. This time I wanna lower my dopamine highs and go from there. I've gotten rid of all social media bar KZbin, cutting out p*rn and just forcing myself to the gym. Im utterly convinced this is the way forward to happiness for me. At least short term till I find better footing. Weed is bad when consumed on such a level, but can be used in good way and be beneficial... I don't see that with things like adult content and alcohol tbh.

[@_icscata_]

Quitting addictions is the best thing that one can do. Life is so much more than that. Keep moving forward, I believe you will break your record! 🙏

[@xavpaquet4520]

16 days without thc (wax) all evening everyday for the past 3 years, going strong, I promise you guys 2 weeks mark is when things get way better! worst was the first 3-4 days

[@crazy]

I had a slip up last night. 5 days clean from nicotine, and I was trying to fall asleep, the insomnia was really getting to me. I was over tired and I wasn’t in the right headspace, that addictive voice got to me and made me think that if I hit the vape, I would be able to easily fall asleep. I pulled out my vape and hit it 3 times. I immediately realized my mistake, got mad at myself, and put it away. I hope this doesn’t happen again, but just for anyone else reading this, slip ups can happen. Just don’t let it turn into a full relapse. Don’t beat yourself up over a minor slip up if it happens, but also don’t let your addictive voice convince you that “just one hit” isn’t a big deal.

[@bengalboypaco3140]

Throw it away

[@Phlakaton88]

35 years using. Had a horrible night last night on day 8. No joke. Tough stuff.

[@heartdisciple]

Thank you thank you!

[@Darqwulph]

Everytime i crave im going to watch these videos thank you i must quit its been over 30 years for me i can't take it anymore i want a new life DAMMIT IM ANGRY

[@fortythreenorth2518]

Being here is proof in itself that we are on the right track. Knowing we need resources like this to help us stay strong. Weed is a more subtle destroyer than alcohol because it usually seems to be less harmful and we are often blinded by this so that we don't realize the damage it is really doing to our health and finances etc...

[@mcshreddy]

I'm on day 16 after 30 years of smoking all day every day. If I can do it anyone can. 😊

[@rustyshackleford3868]

9 days sober.. been a tough uphill battle. But I am bigger than my addiction !

[@andrewwhite6617]

This is me rn , struggling 😪 but thank u for this

[@tonedeaftakes]

Crazy how I found your channel right when my gut started telling me I should try to quit for good. Been hard, but I'm trying D:

[@_icscata_]

The journey of 1000 steps starts with 1 step. Keep going! 👏🏻

[@tarahmac4856]

I love you for the work you do! Keep it up. You make so much sense!

[@03PaK]

I just want the fog to clear😔I know it will, but it feels like I’m not in reality and I never will be. Thanks for these videos they keep me going everyday.

[@julianmoore1910]

Im quitting. Using weed has held me back since an athlete in highschool, part of the reason i wasnt able to finish college no matter how much i try to tell myself that it wasnt the problem. Now i keep trying to find ways around drug tests for jobs i want in the future, im tired of it. Im enlisting in the army and will actually do something with my life. Im not dying in the same place i was born in and im not dying 4000 miles away from home either

[@bartoszpiatkowski208]

Quitting seems impossible right now for me because: I've been sober for almost 3 years when I was 19-21, right now I came back for 2 years and I always felt that there is something good for me in weed. There is a chance I am right even though It destroys me in every other way possible. I'm doing psychological examinations and AdHD is suspected which can't be diagnosed without me getting sober. I know I can because I did it a few years ago but every try makes me weaker I feel. Watching right now your guide hopefully that will help. It's crazy that because one day a few years ago weed was able to boost my ability to focus and ignore the world around me, so as to increase my performance, I manipulated myself into believing that's the cure for me. Getting best grades at school under influence really made me feel like I was built different. Right now I am far from being able to attend lessons at Uni or work. Anxiety and lack of self-esteem driving me crazy...

[@TheOrangePatriot]

DAY 4 BABY!!!

[@Pavfixers]

Today 47 day weed free smoking for 11 years 7 years daily will never again smoke weed

[@garrettjones6793]

The merch store is looking 🔥

[@HasanAli-hm7jf]

6 day doing sober october no weed overthinking and anxiety and insomnia is the worst but we keep it moving

[@_icscata_]

That’s the champion spirit! 💪🏻

[@HasanAli-hm7jf]

@@_icscata_ thanks its 3am nearly just hanging on

[@-MiseryLovesCompany-]

@@HasanAli-hm7jf honestly yesterday was day one and it’s day 2 but I ain’t slept yet, just prepare for a week or 2 of no sleep in adbance I guess

[@peterKlauze]

I have been a daily user of pot for 40 years and I’m 54 years old. I was scared to try to give up thinking I would fail miserably. I’ve had enough and I want it out of my life for good so now I’ve made the first step. I’m only on day 5 of quitting but that is a huge achievement for me as I’m basically doing it all on my own due to being an introvert and not having much of a support base. I’m not sleeping, I have these weird nightmares every night and I’m only averaging 2 hours sleep per night. This is the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life but I’m determined to keep pushing through. I’ve finally handed my life over to Jesus and the shame of me continually sinning has to stop now! Tonight will be the first night I use sleeping pills to try and get a full nights sleep. Thank you for your videos and please pray for me as I will be praying for all of you guys going through the same thing.

[@antoniomlakic3070]

today is 24 days without cigarett, going strong 💪💪

[@luisaquebrisa]

thanks for these amazing information!

[@marianhristov8500]

Thank you for these videos.

[@BobbyBlackCountry]

23 years in. Daily smoker. Enough is enough. I need to do this!

[@swipeyobins]

i definitely rely on weed all day every day, i havent gone a day without smoking in the past decade. never had the urge to quit

[@_icscata_]

Quitting will make your life better. It will give you more motivation to achieve more from life. 🙂

[@davidhayes9045]

I guess youve not got a good reason to stop.. i was like that for over 30 years.. im 4 weeks clean and dealing with life better now.. no going back for me.💪

[@_icscata_]

@@davidhayes9045 It was affecting my life and motivation… I was lost in this addiction and now I try to help others understand how bad it is. I also had others who influenced me to quit and so far it’s the best decision that I made. Being addiction free means you are a lot healthier and with extra $ in the pocket. 😅💪🏻

[@deanhart1633]

Day 5 no smoking dope after 30+ years and I wish i could say it's easy but it's not, im struggling bad, but I'm never going to to break again. Id rather suffer these ruff couple weeks than suffer with addiction for the rest of my life. Cheers for video.

[@dylanpritchard1351]

16 days can’t wait to be able to piss clean 16 year daily smoker

[@TomasYuriSchuman]

Day 8 BOIS , i Smoked anywhere from 3.5G-7G a day , smoking a quarter pound a month for the past 15 years with my wife . I cant sleep , im not happy, im Mad all the time , i cant poop( i would wake and bake and almost instantly have a bowel movement . But togehtewr Fam we can get this done !! i would also drink a 750mL of vodka every 2-3 days and some wine everyday (2-3 glasses). I freaking hated my life before discovering you and Sober Leon. Mad respect for all the comforting words in times like this!!!

[@likeabosssavage3055]

I have this belief where I love smoking weed , and won't stop

[@Otherworldlyobjectives]

I was going on 3 months no weed and slipped up, starting over again and feeling sorry for myself

[@christianschairer1919]

Love this man thank you❤️

[@deanbedetti]

Same

[@akashbrahma4198]

Its. Day 3 without Weed. Feling. Fresh

[@RileyNA]

I’m on day 9 and I lost my job today. I guess it’s only up from here right? Everyone thinks I’m an idiot anyway so I might as well start over and start bettering myself

[@TestEverything1]

I just tried l-glutamine to increase dopamine. It helps you to get through it. Addiction sucks.

[@Edward.44]

The best way to beat any addiction is to taper off slowly.

[@legitgamerzz]

Hello everyone, I am doing well sober during the morning , at work, and evenings but.. I want to smoke weed and play video games. They’re so much more fun to me when stoned. Anyone else having this issue? I haven’t relapsed.

[@patrikreza9696]

Me I’m always wanting to get high before playing cod 😂😂

[@legitgamerzz]

everytime and runescape lol@@patrikreza9696

[@LurkingFear87]

Im trying quit weed and alcohol at the same and i know this will be one of the hardest things I've ever done

[@bonahfidequeen10]

Stumbling upon this when i need it the most. it's been 4yrs of smoking and 2 of chronic. It's day 2 and I cant say it's easy. Prepared though

[@StellaStarr-wb6ys]

Im on day 5 of weed and alcohol free. Had a meltdown this morning because i was so sensitive to every scrape, boom, clap. High lrvrls of irritation. Had to go home and get in bed. Try again to be outside in the world tomorrow. 🙏

[@StellaStarr-wb6ys]

Excited to get Lempkes book.

[@_icscata_]

Keep pushing hard! You got this! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JebediahRogers-wx7uo]

I quit a couple days ago i hope im making the right decision i miss it but it gives me anxiety now i used from morning to night i hope i made the right decision i need prayer im 40 smoked since i was 16.

[@steved4748]

Weed withdrawal is an interesting thing because other then the appetite, sleep disturbances and rare conditions, cannabis withdrawal is mostly mental but it can be one of the hardest drugs to get off of these days due to availability and price. I cold turkey kicked a pretty hardcore oxy/dilaudid habit years ago so I sort of understand the most extreme depths of withdrawal. I recently did a 6 week thc cleanse and aside from the lack of sleep I didn’t have many issues but going into it I was very mentally prepared. I’m trying to stop again but I’m dreading it this time and actually having a hard time with it. My advice is when the momentum is going good, don’t blow it.

[@sprocastersprocaster]

I’ve quit but I’m so miserable. Just stuck

[@repdom07]

Stay strong!!!

[@sprocastersprocaster]

@@repdom07 I will.

[@_icscata_]

Keep going forward! The path to freedom is only hard on the first steps! 💪🏻💪🏻

[@JAMINsTUBE]

Day 1 starts again. It starts now.

[@collinc77]

Let’s do this

[@Danthorn76]

Hit 3 week mark this morning. Quit drinking two years ago quit smoking 3 weeks ago.

[@georgesaucedo7929]

Day 14 of quitting week after 7 years and haven’t really felt any side effects but today for some reason Im really having trouble resisting, my brain is saying I did good and I should smoke just a little 😣

[@creatrix_child]

Wow!! 14 days is great! The two week mark is when the weed is really leaving your system and your brain should begin to heal regulate dopamine by week 3-4. It might take a little longer if you’ve been smoking for longer, but I just wanted to encourage you to stay strong! Your brain is tricking you lol, I’ve been there. You can do this!! :)

[@georgesaucedo7929]

@@creatrix_child thank you I really needed to hear this! I know my brain is just being a child wanting that dopamine hit. Good to hear weed leaves the system in a couple of weeks that motivates me to not pursue it any further

[@Bawlstacheo]

@@creatrix_child yea I just feel a light pressure behind my eyes almost as if I am high but I didn't smoke. I thought this is brain fog but it could also be DA(dopamine) re establishing. 1 week clean but in the future if I decide to recreational smoke, I'd rather use bud. Carts have gotten so strong/potent. My friends even said quitting bud for them was extremely ez and significantly less intense than carts

[@_icscata_]

Keep going forward, no turning back! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@davidhayes9045]

Stay strong you can do it.💪

[@DerekWicks]

I think going cold turkey is harder. I just slowly weaned myself off weed day by day untill my consumption was zero. Went from a gram a day to .66 of a gram to .33 of a gram to virtually zero, and now im at zero. Not really feeling any symptoms except for laziness.

[@user-ou4vv2ts2w]

Stopped 60 days ago. First 2 weeks was Hell. Crazy dreams, anxiety and just mentally off. 2 weeks till 6 weeks.... constipation and just overall stomach issues. 6 till 8 weeks.... starting to feel normal...pooping again 😮 feeling normal mentally again....im sure i can expect to get even better with more time but it was a solid 2 months before i could say ...i feel normal again. I was shocked at the stomach issues...wasnt expecting that.

[@mattw-cx50]

I am almost 7 months sober from heavily smoking weed dabs. A lot has changed and improved, but some hasn't yet. It's still very difficult to stay motivated and positive. My social anxiety and depression are still somewhat debilitating. I am wondering if I'm still going through a protracted withdrawal and it will improve naturally.

[@loveee38]

Similar boat I was smoking 5gs of wax a week to myself for about a year and I stopped because my mental health almost went into a psychosis stage and I realized I couldn't do it anymore, I have bad social anxiety and depression and it's through the roof currently and im worried that ill never return to normal after 15 days lol I'm hoping we get there

[@mattw-cx50]

@@loveee38 Yeah mine went through the roof for about the first month and then it started to get much more manageable. It took about 3 months for that anhedonic joylessness to start fading. Even though I still have some minor issues with anxiety, depression and motivation it's still way better then being on the weed. Having spending money helps too. Hang in there it's a marathon not a sprint.

[@_icscata_]

Stay strong! 💪🏻

[@WillWoods0527]

I Quit weed about 10 months ago and was smoking at least a gram of wax a day. My advice for the motivation is setting big goals that you truly want to accomplish. My advice for the staying positive and depression is to make sure that you are doing good daily habits, like exercise and meditation. One thing that will help with all three of those things is Cold Exposure.

[@AshAndreaggi]

You are a saint❤

[@jamesgrahamupey276]

I had a bad problem with alochol and quit that cold turkey no problem 2 years ago. For some reason, Im having the toughest of times with weed. The boredom always brings me back.

[@lipson_antony]

Think about a strong reason to quit weed every time you smoke weed . And do workout or hear metal songs to top up dopamine. After that quit weed and think about the reason for quitting weed. And don't be a pú$$y.

[@Murva97]

I've noticed that after 1 week of abstinence without vaporized weed I don't feel the same withdrawals from smoked weed, it's like vaporized thc in my blood has gone faster, I can sleep easier and no desperate need of purchasing more weed. When I'll hit 30 days clean I want to vape flowers just on friday and saturday nights, not even a bit on the other days, it works for me!

[@michaelcovington2306]

Day 2. Struggling

[@TCC_Cece]

I smoke 4 Years cannabis now Im 18 and quoting is so hard

[@bennewman4675]

Even if vaping might have less things in it what can give them cancer. Another thing is Vaping affecting the immune system could make them be more likely to get cancer

[@RednailVal]

Almost 5 months ago weed/pen started to really hit me hard with stress & anxiety, after 25+ years of smoking I put it down. I don’t miss the anxiety that it caused, my mind actually feels somewhat clearer. I don’t understand why I did that to myself for so long. Addiction or the fear of missing out on something, perhaps my crutch. Anyway, I’m finished.

[@JesperHellvik]

I just quit both alcohol and weed from one day to the next. I've had NO cravings AT ALL. Comparing it to when I quit coke and went to rehab...this is NOTHING.

[@scottschoppert9149]

My biggest issue was like when I would sit down after work and get bored, I wanted to fire up a one hitter but then I just thought about it and said "dang, I'm just bored." I'm in my third or fourth week and things are really going well.