Weed Withdrawal: How to Cope with Boredom

[@AddictionMindset]

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[@nasalies1292]

QNH BSM/Qaneh Bosem/Kaneh Bosm/Kannabis/Cannabis is in the Holy Anointing Oil, this is a sacred medicine from God so we don't have to use man-made synthetic junk (pharmakeia). Genesis 1:29 gives us permission to consume all plants. God spoke to Moses from the midst of a burning bush.. God appears as a pillar of smoke and as a pillar of fire.. There's an underlying theme here for those with discernment.

[@Green3ry]

@@nasalies1292yeah but my parents didn’t give me permission to so here I am miserable after 3 years of being high

[@AllDayBikes]

14 Days today. I realized exactly what you said. I was always bored, and weed filled that. It was so strong the first week. But now I spend my time eating better, and researching new potential hobbies, like starting a mini veggie garden. I had not noticed how much time was being taken from me.

[@joeypaisano9235]

nice! i do the same. you have to find something you are passionate about

[@AllDayBikes]

@@joeypaisano9235 Couldn't agree more. Passion is a very powerful override for quite a few other emotions I think.

[@AddictionMindset]

Love it!!! Glad you could relate

[@AllDayBikes]

@@AddictionMindset Thanks! You've been a major contributor to my success. Thanks Doc.

[@Fam-G-Thrills]

Think of thc as a correction officer in prison. It is his/her job to take that time away from you as you age and the world in front of you slips by. Missing out on all the great things you've missed cause you wanted to sit, be bored and smoke. Work isn't easy. It never was, but when you work you are rewarded with compassion, money, and great things to spend it on. Now you have that time out of prison of addiction you see how great and fun gardening is to you. You get delicious veggies and herbs from it. Not a bunch of burnt ashes. Enjoying life is what you make out of it and what you work towards. Your doing amazing my friend, keep it up!

[@onerider808]

I’d rather be bored and in control of myself, than happily medicated and a slave to ANY drug. SO glad I quit tobacco, weed, and recreational/prescription drugs. Keep up the good work, Doc!

[@AZZY_-BOBG]

I’m happy for you hope you keep it going forever

[@kent540]

How ya been lately?

[@ballislifeHUSTLE]

thats why nomore smoking or drinking for me ill indulge in every moment of life as i can

[@Fam-G-Thrills]

55 days off THC for 30 years. I watched this post before falling asleep last night. I had a dream that reminded me of something weed stole from me. That's time. The times I was bored I'd smoke, then smoke more, for hours. After years things dissappear in life. Think of the people in prison. I could have spent time with my dog who got cancer and died. I could have spent time giving my grandmother a call to just talk and say hello, she is now dead. I could have taken time to take enjoy my kids as kids, take them on vacation, but now there becoming teens and Disneyland just wouldn't be the same. I could have taken the time to go see my family in CT but I sit here in California my kids never meeting with my parents there entire lives. I hear the same from people telling the stories from prison. That time was taken from them. When prison time is over, so much time passed you can never get back. Don't let thc imprison you into thinking your bored. There is a whole world out there for you to see. Loved ones that wanna just spend time with you. Boredom is truly what you make out of life. It's easy to sit and smoke not notice until 30 years of sitting slip by. Then you see all the things you could have been doing during those boring times.

[@repunched106]

I like your outlook

[@Vapegodjr]

Appreciate the time it took to write this- thanks for sharing.

[@miguelgonzalez3028]

Thank you

[@Ayoka1009]

Thanks for writing this. As someone struggling to quit it helps

[@DSSPrxYeRzZ]

agreed. Big thanks from all of us for sharing!@@Ayoka1009

[@Kboss00]

Whether you see this or not, over the past 6 months I’ve been binging your videos. I have officially made it to one month FREE of THC. 3 years of dependents, psychotic feelings, just wanting it to all end. I was aware that Weed screwed up my life, but you made me wake up. You made me feel more secured about quitting, so thank you. My anxiety and depression has lessened so so much. I run 6-10 miles a day, and I feel great. Good sleep, good everything. Also CONGRATS on your RE License!!!!!!!!

[@laquitajenkins1099]

Hey I’m here trying to learn how to cope with withdrawals and I came upon your comment and wanted to say….Congratulations and that I am proud of you. Keep it up 👍

[@Kboss00]

@@laquitajenkins1099 you got this. Exercise= 🔑 to keeping you feel alive and not dead inside. I made the most brutal life changes in the past year than I could say. Life has improved so much.

[@addi_1119]

3 days sober after smoking for almost 4 years. I’m only 16 so I am doing my best to stop now.

[@AZZY_-BOBG]

Don’t ever touch it again I know people who smoked from young and it stunted their brain growth

[@addi_1119]

@Vanesh-u1b I'm 4 weeks sober!! I'm doing so much better!! I have improved so much with my productivity. I've been reading SO MUCH, I never thought I would like books this much, but I've read two whole book series within two weeks!

[@highendprogamer5138]

​@@addi_1119 That's incredible keep it up man!

[@carlbland68]

@@AZZY_-BOBG just a dirty disgusting tramps drug roll on 27th of december

[@addi_1119]

@@highendprogamer5138 Thank you!!

[@naveenshiranga2017]

Smoking from 16 years old, 24 now…was gonna relapsed twice and your channel kept me clean..15 days clean

[@ShadowMace89]

How's it going man?

[@MFS6793]

Good job man. If you relapse dont be too hard on uourself. You already turned over the leaf. Quitting can be a process.

[@AtoZb137]

Other than sleeplessness, boredom might be the roughest part. But your reminder that boredom is literally why I quit was so on point. I’m only on day 3 and this kept me from relapsing just now. Thanks for putting your experiences into words, it really helps. Good luck with the real estate exam!

[@AddictionMindset]

You made it till the end of the video! Glad to have ya here. 💪 GetThru72

[@lukebayshaw1958]

A month in and still suffering with both 😢

[@user-mo4ec7it8h]

This is like a sign from god , literally bored out of my entire mind at 5AM right now. Refreshed my KZbin this came first. This is a week into being completely sober.

[@gingerbrown2353]

This should be the first thing you say. That you put so much time and energy into it that it becomes a hobby. The problem is you’re not in a good mental state to learn new things. Nothing is stimulating.

[@r6nclassic875]

Going for long walks when feeling this way, has worked well for me. Walking super hard, really pushing the pace. I get slightly high from it and I feel released of my symptoms. Temporary stimulation but it’s healthy and does help. Good luck my friends with your recovery.

[@CyberSky]

10 days sober 💖 thank you dr. Frank

[@AddictionMindset]

Amazing !!!! 💪👍

[@trinityiris]

i have such an entrepreneurial mindset, and i have been so so so stuck because of my addiction. i have watched countless videos on quitting, sobriety, etc, but something about your content is waking me the heck up! it's time! thank you so much and i'm very excited to be on this journey, especially now finding you and this community!

[@AddictionMindset]

Glad to have you here and thank your for being a part of it all!

[@Bigbackedpimp]

I'm in the same boat as you and everytime I get high I fantasize about quitting haha this video has saved me

[@TeunR]

How are things going for you buddy? I'm on day 5 and your message resonates with me.

[@isabeli3755]

Boredom of this addiction and boredom with this standstill in my life is what is pushing me to quit.

[@473mishke]

Yes, addiction boredom seems inevitable after long use.

[@pablogats4627]

I'm on day 8 and for some reason the boredom really kicked in yesterday and today, plus the cravings, I was so focused on trying to sleep, eat and exercise to get over the sweats, I never thought about the boredom aspect. Determined to never smoke again tho fuck that, I'd rather be bored lol. Thanks for the motivation man! Gonna keep much busier now, already signed up to become an electrician. Salute to you bro and good luck to anyone else trying to quit! We got this

[@relytenyap]

How you getting on with the quitting after 8 months?

[@KashTheTorontoMan]

I’ve been in university since 18, I’m 26 now. Still in the same position. I must quit

[@WhatAWeedo]

I'm on day 6 of quitting weed you're videos give me strength and encouragement to keep on fighting thank you Dr Frank ❤

[@AddictionMindset]

Heck yes!!!! Thanks for being here

[@DDA532]

Hows it going you doing allright?

[@WhatAWeedo]

@@DDA532 Yeah I'm still going strong thanks coming onto 4 months know maybe longer I've stopped counting my sober days so I'm not sure how are you doing?

[@HasanAli-hm7jf]

@@WhatAWeedojust had my last one abit ago so bored and tired af

[@Slowly_surely]

So motivating! I am on day 3 today and felt so bored. But then in my boredom I ended up sorting out my pantry which I had neglected to do for about 6 months. Now it's super organised and I found all these supplements that I'd forgotten I had purchased. So in allowing my boredom I managed to achieve something I'd been procrastinating for months.

[@Slowly_surely]

I'll add that I quietly felt a bit ashamed of how my pantry looked so I'm getting a confidence boost now too

[@hju392]

excellent

[@GodisGracious1]

​@@Slowly_surelyhow are you doing now?

[@littlelizzymamaliz]

I gave up THC for 3 months with your help, then I relapsed. Today I begin again. The reason I failed was because I didn't have a plan to succeed. I had allowed myself to eat whatever I want and be extremely lazy and I put on an extreme amount of weight, which led me back to THC because I love to exercise on it and it helped me control my appetite. So basically I failed at my last attempt because I just channeled one unhealthy addiction into another. I've still been listening to your videos on and off because I find you so helpful and you were able to help me quit for three whole months after like 8 years of trying. This time I know I'm going to be successful because I'm planning to start my own business and I finally found my passion which is that I want to be a personal trainer and I want to help women and the elderly become strong and powerful. That passion will be my new addiction. I love your channel keep doing what you do.

[@timothymailloux7257]

My biggest issue is that I crave the feeling of being high. It made everything more interesting. It made simply sitting on the couch not as boring. I can't think of anything that will give you that same high feeling. Sure there's natural highs from working out etc but it's not the same mental state and feeling. Thats my biggest struggle with quitting right now is knowing no hobby will give me that same feeling of being high.

[@adriana77]

I think that’s common. You don’t want to lose the high feeling then why quit at all? What would make you research quitting weed? Just curious

[@timothymailloux7257]

@adriana77 well I enjoyed it so much that it made me neglect everything else I wanted to he pursuing at the same time. My hobbys went on the back burner and goals like losing weight because I was more interested in feeling high.

[@adriana77]

@@timothymailloux7257 ya time is so precious. You don’t want to see yourself in 5 years from now in the same position and regretting you didn’t pursue your goals. It’s having to deny yourself and give up that high for a more fulfilling life. I’m a Christian and I quit for the reason it was poisoning my body and I kept feeling chastised inside my spirit. I had a nagging feeling. I know the struggle to give up that particular high. It’s better than being drunk, because you just observe and feel things amplified. I think I lied to myself that the high was making me more spiritual because I was starting to depend on it. It was a struggle I never experienced but I hate addiction. I really hope you get free of this. These videos really help!

[@brittanayy26]

I feel that. 😓

[@calhouns.9017]

I quit smoking weed 3 days ago, but yesterday I convinced myself I could have an edible because it wasn’t “smoking” I immediately regretted it because I had told myself I was completely done. Now I’m back on day 1 without weed. It’s tough having urges throughout the day. Living with roommates who smoke it’s always around me and easy to access. I don’t want to relapse again though. I appreciate that you make almost daily videos I’m going to keep commenting on my progress with each new vid. Thank you for the advice and your comment section is very uplifting too.

[@DynamoDave134]

Hi bro, I haven’t smoked weed for a couple of days now. It’s hard enough knowing no one in my town that smokes weed. Living with folks that smoke, I really wouldn’t have the strength to say no so well done and keep going.

[@adrianacybele]

56 years old. Day Four and zero cravings. I’ve been watching your videos for added neural network support. This video is my fave. I’m a clinical hypnotherapist in my first year. Integrity and hours a day back to build my business is my why. Zero cravings, and am super focused on my learning curve. Thank you! ❤

[@KyleB978-0]

Day 10 and I’m already eating better, sleeping better, have a far better relationship with my immediate family and most noticeable of all, my drive and passion for life in general is back and stronger than ever. I’m fully aware there will be ups and downs but I intend to find new hobbies and tasks to keep me occupied and re balance my brain and mind. If it wasn’t for CHS I probably wouldn’t ever quit. A true blessing in disguise.

[@PlaylistProducertutorials]

32 days and bored yet doing a few things with my time.. Good luck everyone! Thanks for the encouragement dr frank

[@stanleesomanly9585]

Man I wanted to tell u thanks for these videos man you helped me get over from smoking weed I am now 1 month and 2 weeks sober

[@jamesball6377]

All I have to say is thank you!! You’ve saved my life!! Please don’t stop posting this content!! You helped me quit for good this time and now I’ve helped others!! ❤

[@kingmaverick4499]

Weed took a lot from me, now I’m trying to get it all back, I just want to claim myself back, it’s a journey but one I’m willing to take to claim what is mine in life.

[@AddictionMindset]

Damn right!!! Glad to have ya here

[@kingmaverick4499]

@@AddictionMindset glad I found the channel!, I couldn’t believe there’s people who’ve been battling this, instead of saying, “it’s just bud”.

[@Phoenix-vg8li]

I quit cigarettes 15 years ago. But I substituted it with cannabis. That worked. Now I’m trying to quit cannabis. I’m two weeks and three days clean. This is helping me intellectualizing what I’m going through.

[@deanbedetti5375]

I'm on 36 days clean and sober from a lifetime of weed addiction. Thank you, Doctor Frank. Your educational videos helped me to understand what types of hurdles I would come up against. Boredom being the primary driver. Exercising fills my boredom now and meditation helps me to get thru my aches and pains, as opposed to constant weed smoking. Thank you for your help.

[@griff1860]

So many things in this video ring true to me. I’m on day 6 of no smoking. I’ve always been athletic and fit but am starting to move my body every day through weights, jump rope, or going for hikes. Before I was only doing this maybe twice a week. I enrolled in a Google certification course for Data Analytics, and am finishing Real Estate Licensing courses as well that I started last year and then lost the motivation for. Completing these courses will open up new career paths and doors for me and will help fund my true love and hobby which is acting. Catch me on that silver screen one day in the future! Little steps every day! I’m so glad I found your channel. It came when I needed it most. I just turned 29 and have been smoking since I was 18.

[@obeymcb714]

How has that been going for you? Would love an update

[@CammyTheG]

That "Bored of smoking weed" got me saying YES!!!!!!!!

[@CatCollector04]

These videos are a massive life saver. I still smoke weed, but these help me actually do my T breaks, without ya I would still be smoking all day everyday.

[@vanessaprentice]

I'm on day 4 of no nicotine, and I am stopping weed soon as well. You have helped me so much and I am so thankful for you! :)

[@AddictionMindset]

Yes!!!!!💪

[@DDA532]

How are you doing now vanessa?

[@vanessaprentice]

@@DDA532 3 months today nicotine free!! 🥰

[@DDA532]

@@vanessaprentice Yessss thats music to my ears kinda😅😂 i dont know if anybody told you this but we are proud of you keep going strong🥰💯👊🏽

[@weluvcats888]

LITERALLY SAME RIGHT NOW BUT A YEAR LATERR

[@yahirestrada8060]

Day 3 im done with this Bs, thank you for this, it’s time to pour into my life, my family, my hobbies!

[@kmdkiki]

Thank you for your help. 3 weeks today. I think finding your channel was a miracle for me, keep up your work, you are helping so much.

[@danielkeznikl8622]

i first smoked weed when i was 13 and then when i was 16 i started smoking a lot more. I will be 18 in 3 months.I quit smoking 2 days ago so tomorrow it will be 3. I had 2 tries to quit this summer and it always lasted for 12 days.Your videos are so motivating.I know i will quit it this time. Keep doing these videos you are a great man. I will update after a month. See ya

[@djdanielross]

I think being bored as a result of stopping smoking weed has got more to do with how it affects dopamine in the brain, not having more time. If you smoke consistently for a period of time then eventually your brain will become dependent on it in order to seek enjoyment from activities and its hard to derive the same pleasure from those activities without it. So usually you have to wait a few days before you start enjoying the things you used to like without it again, hence the boredom.

[@Denielson77]

good comment i was a very occasional smoker would never have went out my way for weed but i went through a deep breakup not too long ago and started using weed as self soothing but in reality it just made everything worse but im starting my recovery today

[@djdanielross]

@@Denielson77 Good for you mate. I wish you the best of luck!

[@terencecoleman9208]

I almost relapsed today but doc got me through it...... thanx bro

[@lalunamedicine7389]

I guess boredom is a gift for inspiration to come

[@stvticsteve]

Thank you doc, every time I want to relapse I watch your videos and it keeps me from it 🙏🏻

[@Maris0L0L]

My quit date is tomorrow. This video is helpful bc boredom is my main cause for relapse of weed.

[@lilvegan]

I appreciate how frequently you upload.

[@ellapierre3606]

I’m on day 8- last night I slept!!!!! Guys I FCKING slept I’m so happy, and I had nice dreams too- no sweats I’m so happy I woke up and cried of happiness- I’m never going back

[@AddictionMindset]

Yes!!!!

[@ellapierre3606]

Update- day 14 still going strong 🎉 still sweating a lot sleeep isn’t always the best but I’m getting better everyday I feel so proud… I smoked for 15 years

[@HasanAli-hm7jf]

@@ellapierre3606 how do i break the habit

[@Dwilly494]

Much love and appreciation! I quit nicotine six months ago and I am 2 weeks without weed! I appreciate you so much man! I let all my friends/family know about your channel as soon as they mention wanting to give it up :) You should have 1m+ subs my man! It's kinda sad that jacobfingjones has more subs, watching him abuse substances, then you do getting people off. That is the reality of the world we live in these days. People rather view self destruction as apposed to self improvement. freakin nutty. My way to find relief and peace is getting back to meditation! After a good meditation it feels the same as smoking a bowl!

[@needmoresleep9041]

I dont like how some of the comments sound but the way you spoke about time and bordom touched me

[@Slingshotfx]

Yes... I hated the boredom it brought. When I wanted to smoke, I feel excited but after, I feel so regretful and I get bored. So I prefer the boredom of now than the boredom that comes with smoking

[@lilskillababy]

I almost relapsed today but after watching this video it helped me a lot thank u doc 4 days sober today

[@hotdoggington6962]

On weed, I’d often spend my evenings playing Nintendo 64 games from my youth. There was something about that combo of weed and nostalgia that felt like it was about to lead to pure joy, but it always stopped short. Then I quit, and now those games might be fun for a laugh once in a while or with friends, but major anhedonia in trying to marathon like I would on weed. People underestimate weed addiction. “Literally everything is a good bit less fun” is a hell of a side effect of quitting. But also, “eventually things balance out and then you don’t have to smoke weed in order to have fun” is a hell of a benefit.

[@danyaaldollie7850]

i am an Airbnb Real Estate Investor Trying to Quit My Nasty Weed Addiction This Video Is So Perfect Describing my Exact situation

[@lightball1414]

Celebrating, feeling good and letting your guard down has gotten me several times. I’ll be looking out for that this time around.

[@GodKing_Guts]

day 7 today no weed. boredom is a big one for me. thanks for the video

[@carghffhu3221]

At 15 years old to you helped me quit smoking carts. Carts caused me to get chs and then stomach ulcers that led to me getting h pylori that’s caused me to almost loose my life with having appendicitis that led to me getting my appendix removed because I waited so long to go to the ER bc of me constantly smoking the cart and numbing the pain the er doc said I was lucky to get there at the time I did or else I would’ve died that same night and it was 10pm when I went after that I got cleaned and you help me realize that there’s so much more to life and the life outside of addiction and life is beautiful and has so much to offer

[@Kitunae]

Need this video so bad. It's been 34 days since I smoked last.

[@KevinVeroneau]

I never framed "boredom" in this way before, but it's a good way to think of it.

[@Jjvic69]

I've quit for 6 months about 4 years ago and the withdrawl was insane at first. I fell into deep depression as I quit at the same time my 3 year long relationship ended. Fast forward: for the last year I have absolutely hated my addiction. I realized it no longer provided joy or release. It just brought me to a base level of being able to barely enjoy things. I finally pulled the trigger on quitting a week and a half ago after being an every day weed smoker since I was 15. The boredom is worst part but I must say my lifestyle is very different from 4 years ago. I workout 6 times a weeks and I eat clean real food. This time around I havent experienced trouble sleeping or appetite problems so far. The worst part is boredom as even when sober I dread boredom on behalf of my adhd and high functioning autism. I have a great support system in my Mother and fiance as well as her little girl who adores me and I her. I have noticed some positive changes and this time around I want to quit for good. In the past I viewd them as tolerance breaks with a full intent to smoke again eventually. This time I want to upgrade my life and it begins here ❤️

[@ThatGuyfrom93]

I completely understand that some people struggle with this more than others. I just started using cannabis last year and I love it! I am currently on day 2 of a tolerance break and yes the boredom is kinda hard.

[@justadude1477]

Yes the boredom was killer for me, But it does come back. Literally everything sucks, games, music, I just poured myself into the gym, and stuff I was slacking on. It took probably 150-170 days until I started to have fun playing games again.

[@justadude1477]

@TazzTalkProductions no problem, I’ve been trying to document the process, the boredom was probably the biggest thing. I didn’t have any other negative experiences.

[@kingmaverick4499]

150-170 days… damn that’s a little discouraging right there I hope mine isn’t that long. The gym lately hasn’t been the same but I’m pushing the hell outta myself anyway.

[@justadude1477]

@@kingmaverick4499 I’m overstating it but i just mean everything else was more important. Like I didn’t WANT to just sit and play video games for a long time. I had to do real things to get that high, see places, do things, excel in life. When I was high I could sit and watch csrtoons for hours and just die from laughter, then it was just tv. I’m at say 230 now bro just take it day by day

[@kingmaverick4499]

@@justadude1477 I’m at day 8 and I feel so sharp and on point in everything else but when time comes to relax that’s when it gets a little tough. I notice if I keep moving It’s better but I’ll get there.

[@justadude1477]

@@kingmaverick4499 yessir I had to keep moving, just say by day. But I also had a long list of things to do I had been avoiding

[@wakenflake9347]

Honestly was scared to look stuff like this up, but all facts I gotta give it up

[@Yosef123.]

Thanks Doc!You have helped me so much? I don’t know how I would’ve handled myself without this video. 😎

[@frankwas586]

I’m so glad I discovered your channel. Keep up the good work because you’re helping a lot of people.

[@Rafa-ik3oc]

You are such an amazing person and as someone who is struggling with quitting I’m so thankful for kind people like you

[@hilarylathrop4047]

On day 4!! I relapsed after 3 days last week so I’m hoping to go much much longer this time 🥺🥺

[@studiothoughts]

dang bro, the avenue in which you provide a career for people in recovery is incredibly honorable. I am considering real estate as well to fill my boredom!

[@473mishke]

I really appreciate your content -- straight to the point, no long plugs or asides....well done. And everything you say is so spot on. The boredom is truly the worst aspect. I'm on day 4, and I feel paralyzed and want to do nothing but pass the time so I can get to day 7 and then day 10 and on and on.....

[@antidiusegbert5562]

1 month and 3 weeks off weed but ohh God I feel so damn bad a lot of Boredom, fatigue, sore throat and much more spent a lot on money on medication just to feel better but end of the day I had to let my body heal itself and hopefully I’m hopefully hoping for the best with the best life after all this struggle

[@Boo-ito]

Did you also have the period where you drank a shit ton of water bc ur mouth was dry? Bc it happens to me every single tome

[@dust17111]

This is a hard one for me , cause literally everything I enjoyed doing I enjoyed it while stoned , playing guitar , walks , good food , uplifting info or entertainment, and second day in Its really hard for me to sit and watch something longer than five mins , your videos I'm binging on a lot right now .

[@gradybroughton532]

for real man im on day 2 off the ganj. So used to hitting the bong before I do literally anything, its hard to even sit on the couch and get through a show without being stoned right now

[@dust17111]

@@gradybroughton532 bro stay on path , I'm on day seven finally, appetite got so much better yesterday, and today my dude I jammed to Linkin park and tool for 20 mins I'm feeling my ambition and motivation come back for the things i love without the substance to motivate me to do them , I was smoking since I was 15 daily heavy user about a 8th a day the last two years or so and I finally gave it up seven days ago at age 38 , i dabbed regularly as well so if I can do it you can too anyone can , we're all one , connect to the part of yourself that's not dependent on anyone or anything, i wish you all the best I'm not demonizing it in my head it's , but for me it became my demon , and i had to decide what's more important getting high and experienceing life or just experiencing life with no attachments except for the bear necessities , how long have been smoking and how often ?

[@47aRealN]

@@gradybroughton532 you not supposed to sit and watch shows when trying to quit. try walking , exercising , gardening , figurine painting etc etc. got to fill that time up. basically dont do the things you used to do while high. not untill you are free . wish you well.

[@deankearney1374]

I’m about 7 days in and I’m so glad I’ve seen this video. I relapsed before after 3 months because I came across a nug in my room and smoked every day from that day on for about 6 months , but the boredom and lack of joy in things and also anger. My anger is crazy , it’s nice to know it’s also temporary and I can get back to my high point being off smoke

[@BrendensWoodWork]

Your videos really help me , thank you for all you do , I am 7 days clean and very proud to be a member of this Channel.

[@cr7goalz]

A quote I’ll never forget from you: Weed doesn’t get rid of boredom. It makes you content with being bored. (Or something along the lines of that). But it is so true Dr. Frank! ☺️💯

[@AddictionMindset]

That’s the quote Sarah!

[@AntonioRamirez-ne2jp]

That quote goes hard af! Damn!

[@Car-xi8pw]

2 weeks sober from weed and 1 week sober from nicotine, thank you for your assistance in my journey to recovery 🙏

[@j0shuanels0n]

How long did it take for weed withdrawals to subside? I’ve only been on for a year, but I quit nicotine a week ago

[@Car-xi8pw]

@@j0shuanels0n it takes about 3 months he said in another video, but for me if you just distract yourself everytime you get a craving it goes away faster

[@soloistbrahman]

3rd day of being sober after smoking weed for 3 years ,12-15 joints per day. Boredom, mood swing and sleepless night. I know I can make it and I will😊 want to be warrior in my eyes.

[@blazeffa7440]

Been going on a break because it’s affected my life negatively and these videos are a big help🙏🏼

[@StormyWeather93]

You have some good points. Personally I don't plan on stopping but I am very anti addiction. I take breaks every few months just to detox and know I'll never be in a place of addiction. I do the same with drinking as well. Personally I believe being able to control consumption without having to demonize it or be scared of it is the ultimate way. I don't have a fear of substances I have a fear of addiction. Knowing I can see when my consumption is increasing and just flat out stop cold turkey for an indefinite time is my favorite feeling. Sometimes I see how long I can go without pot might be a week, might be a month. Might hangout with friends and go wild.

[@isaacondrea]

I love you man starting tomorrow I'll be sober I grew up with my father always being a stoner so I had a major influence on me addiction isn't funny it makes your life a lot worse and ruins your emotions

[@dopeghosts3410]

this man is a entrepreneur and a pretty good one

[@Reliique]

Worst of all is boredom I agree, also can feel lonely

[@Wit-da-19]

For some reason I wasn’t bored I just had the overwhelming urge to get in online arguments and no I’m not quitting it’s a T break

[@Wit-da-19]

And didn’t sleep for 2 days

[@shwagshwaggerson]

I've been literally seeking out confrontation

[@Wit-da-19]

@@shwagshwaggerson fr? Thought it was just me

[@harelilan5681]

Thank you for helping us. I Really enjoy listening to you and it comfort me

[@PGOD1524]

2 weeks sober. I am beating the shit out of this ! And in 2-3 months time I know I will see drastic changes, I can’t wait to see what the future holds. I just want to be sober and happy without this stupid plant contaminating my mind and my personal life. I am so thankful I gave it up. I guess that strength was in me all along I just had to put my foot down and tell myself enough is enough !

[@GrandpaBudz-nt6rp]

Good video I have watched a couple, You do a good job with breaking it down. I have stopped a few times over the last forty years of using cannabis. Once for two years. I just came off a 6 month break. maybe its the ADHD i can't seem to get a balance. I all ways end up abusing before having to give it a break Best of luck to all ✌

[@davidallisonisaac]

Thank you so much. I’m preparing myself to quite and I did stumble on your video because of boredom. I’m a major introvert and I moved to a new state a couple years ago so boredom and loneliness are going to be a huge struggle. I’ve decided to use my time to try to work on my social skills. I honestly don’t know how im going to be social without substances but it’s a goal to work towards. To balance my social tone im getting really into fishing over the last few months so I have a healthy quiet activity that’s not smoking

[@jnagarya519]

Boredom is a choice. One can be interested in anything, but one must make the choice to be.

[@IKIDDAVIDI]

Thank you I needed this, day 2 for me today.

[@TheKickboxer818]

I started smoking because I was bored and wanted to try something new

[@cr0mble]

after I quit I have been doing nothing but cleaning my entire house.. i've washed my base boards twice this week

[@AddictionMindset]

Yup cleaning is a big hobby of mine!

[@cr0mble]

@AddictionMindset i quit at 20 after daily use sense I was 14, discovered I have hyper emesis cannabinoid syndrome.. i've gone through the violent nausea and throwing up 8 or 9 times and this last time was absolutely horrible and almost caused very serious injuries to me internally... I think its becauase of the high potency of delta 8 because thats all I ever smoked. Cant say i'll quit forever I dont think I could put weed down like that, but now that ive quit I see how its messed with my mental and how its been holding me back. Its crazy to see how quite literally so much is in your head

[@473mishke]

It's a mix of boredom and not wanting to do or finding pleasure in the things I did when I smoked - even making art. I know this feeling will pass, but all I feel like doing is just kind of sitting and doing nothing. I'm on day 4, so I'm very early into the process.

[@lex6794]

7th day I definitely have more energy. I started a gym program, and have activities planed to keep from being bored. Thanks for your help.👍🏽

[@dylanwalton2597]

Your a hero, lately I’ve been taking mini breaks and coming back but this channel gives me a lot of hope becuase I get really close to fully quitting and my dependencey has gone away alot of times but I just keep messing up. Thanks for this

[@mohsinhussaini3231]

you make the content so easy to digest👏👏

[@Godisfirst21]

Can you do a video about HOW TO COPE WITH PEOPLE and going out to get your basics....groceries, banking. It's so much harder to COPE with people and shopping. I am on day 3 and had a very rough day with RUDE people. I am not bored.

[@canadaclub8920]

Tell them to smoke weed lol

[@Godisfirst21]

@@canadaclub8920 haha

[@Phoenix-vg8li]

I would exercise stoned. I play guitar stoned. I do everything stoned so trying to do it not stoned, is proofing to be a challenge. I need encouragement.

[@joeywheeler9850]

Keep pushing yourself brother once that feeling goes away when you can exercise or play the guitar sober it gets easier you just gotta keep staying off weed/sober for awhile for your body to get used to it! I would always go to the gym high asf and when I go sober it’s like I can’t even lift or don’t have energy I kept pushing myself to not smoke and continue to workout and now when I workout I don’t need weed anymore! I smoke only when I go out with friends or my gf so like 1 a week when I do something fun! Keep up the hard work brother and don’t quit or fail from weed addiction god bless

[@Jl3215TOR]

Keeping push, were you able to kick the habit? I have been smoking for over 20 years daily and trying to quit for the first time , Encouragement is what i am looking for too

[@j0shuanels0n]

Thank you so much for the wise words. You truly are helping and saving lives

[@willw6196]

3 days sober from my weed addiction baby, oh yeah!

[@SPM934]

One of the best ways I've dealt with withdrawal is to completely disrupt my daily life and environment. One time i was driving across country and quit, lasted 2 months (couldn't deal with the anxiety dreams eventually relapsed.) Another time I traveled for 5 weeks to South America but smoked as soon as I got home. But both times I had almost no issues or discomfort except a little trouble sleeping. Which can be a real problem if you have a full time job. So vacations are an excellent time to get sober and rest as needed.

[@Robheinn]

New to your videos, but I was born in Rochester! Moved to Vegas as a young kid. Ready to start my journey to a THC free lifestyle.

[@galnyska]

This is such a great video and your channel is such a gift! 🙏

[@gunsoverglory]

Thank god for sending this angel to me

[@ByronBboyHovland2100]

you do a outstanding job on all your videos you make it easier to manage and easy understand . great job. and thank you Doctor .

[@yazyou3329]

Here goes day 1. I smoked since 16 31 now. Ready to get my life back

[@AdamTravelsTheWorld]

Hitting up your weed guy, waiting for him to respond, him making you wait hours before dropping off a bag, finally getting that bag and blazing, chilling. All that is gone now, which time is gained again lol. SO REAL.

[@nikkistillwell]

yes its the main reason for me. Boredom. I try to read but get bored with that. Clean but get bored with that.