Marijuana: Heavy Users Risk Changes to Brain

A new study finds that heavy marijuana use by adults could have long-term effects on the brain. What kinds of effects? WSJ's Jason Bellini has #TheShortAnswer.
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[@jochemvanoosten9350]

I would like to see the brain of people who drink alcohol 11x a week.

[@Hellraiser988]

Jack Woods I would as I get to rub it in your face

[@spancashew2018]

Jochem van Oosten

[@Graemedico]

Jochem van Oosten ..WORD!!

[@suparki12]

Can we stop comparing marijuana to alcohol? They're 2 completely different drugs, and have very different positives and negatives. Which drug is "better" or "worse" depends heavily on the circumstances, and how different people value these positives and negatives, which is a thing of opinion, not science.

[@HarryBermuda]

conner mate just backing your point up further not disagreeing.

[@jeffandersen7397]

i did a 35 yr study on daily usage of moderate to heavy levels. in the end it was determined that Black Sabbath is the greatest rock band ever.

[@hanseldsilva2393]

😂 this is gold

[@bennettharvey5162]

Hahaha

[@dustinperrier502]

Floyd or zeppelin

[@whynow7020]

i love you man

[@jeffandersen7397]

@@whynow7020 i love you too bro

[@thisplacedoesntevensellcheese]

I’ve smoked all throughout high school heavily, and let me tell you, this is no lie. It comes to a point where you don’t smoke for fun anymore, more to just satisfy a craving like a cigarette. I’m always in my head when i’m not high, and I use this to cope. Am I making excuses why I can’t quit? Yes I am, and these excuses and despairs only became stronger through continued use. If you’re a young kid like me who smokes, stop now, or at least moderate. Don’t do what I did and smoke everyday to impress your friends. This is my story, I hope it’ll inspire you to change yours.

[@killingmewillnotbringbacky9177]

I'm a daily stoner and I feel like I was addicted to weed before I ever tried it because my brain was desperate for new input as my depression had blocked out all of the fun in life.

[@alrightybud6862]

Same here man, you still smoke daily

[@Kinviction]

Thank you for your words. I am a frequent user and use it to justify my emotions towards most conflicts in my life. I hope to commit to a tolerance break at least after reading this.

[@bobsaget8395]

@@Kinviction Cocaine is goof

[@sofiar6548]

i dont want to smoke but my migraines are awful when i stop and i feel like its better than prescription pills that gave me bad side effects but i feel addicted bc i rely on it to not get migraines

[@resurrectiongrace]

Right I am realizing how much my addiction to marijuana is ruining me and my life. I feel dead all the time, I don’t know how to fully live in the moment always day dreaming and overthinking… don’t let it become an addiction.

[@shiiiiii]

The same shi is happening to me idk anymore 😫

[@TheCheechFamily]

I feel you

[@Dabotuboman]

It happens to the best of us I’m also struggling to go back to the gym but I just can’t even start running it’s very hard to stay a day without weed for me I can’t be myself idk why it’s very hard I like marijuana a lot but I would like not to smoke anymore if I have a chance

[@dariuswiggins9217]

Facts and constant anxiety like really bad anxiety

[@jt4369]

Early middle aged. Started using MJ five years ago, just recently started smoking. Because smoking gets you the effects much faster, you start getting stupid and smoking more. Been daily for several months now. I think your comment jolted me as I discover that I have multiple bongs. I’ll Clean them up and put them away in a box. Out of sight for a year should cement my newfound perspective.

[@Leon6584]

I used to think weed made people stupid, but in reality they were just stupid people who so happen to smoke this weed.

[@KaveManZA]

That's so true, majority of people are stupid to begin with. Can't cure stupidity with weed.

[@sopudo9999]

facts

[@Tom-py8ym]

I'm stupid sober so this is true😂

[@baconpandas1659]

If you’re dumb sober you’re gonna be dumb high if you’re smart sober you’re gonna be smart high

[@TooCalm_Ty]

Exactly 😂😂💯

[@diggdogg5378]

I use it morning noon and night. For the past 30 years. I have a lucrative career that earns me more than 80k. I have a bachelors degree. I read, exercise and meditate daily. I stopped drinking a few years ago and I feel mentally sharper now than ever.

[@Howhighsquad001]

That’s how you do it and ppl still won’t give you your credit

[@sbludba]

I have been smoking for 45 years. Stopped drinking 10 yrs ago. When I retired at 50. I am a successful business man. I fast For 30 days once per year. Still very active, reading, exercising And relaxing.

[@seanhaarhoff3726]

I'm so with you on that, I've been smoking for 35 years and have absolutely no intention of ever stopping. I work in sales and you have to be in top form to perform all the time and weed has had no negative effects on me at all.

[@Krezmick]

Weed has nothing to do with IQ, even Elon Musk smoked it once. If anything it slows the mind and opens it up to more ideas.

[@sbludba]

@@Krezmick The user of cannabis commits a victimless crime.

[@Michelle-qq6jm]

To all the younger generation: smoking weed is so difficult to quit after many years and the tolerance grows. It’s not “cool” and I wish I never started. It makes you addicted contrary to what certain articles say. You start to use it to regulate lows and sleep instead of processing emotions in a healthy way. Get into fitness and don’t hang out with the pot crowd. If they insist tell them it makes you nauseous. This is the advice I would give my younger self.

[@ChrisF_1982]

Mine has diminished at least 5 fold.

[@sosomelodies659]

I know a pot head who coughs regularly as if to clear his air passages and he does have trouble sleeping as well.

[@racingfan]

but it does not kill u like alcohol..FACTS

[@ryangrissom1948]

I'm 45 and trying really hard to stop smoking weed. Started when I was a senior in high school. I don't even smoke to get high anymore, just to prevent myself from being irritated.

[@richardlavigne6382]

@@ryangrissom1948 I feel you , I smoke to relax , I can’t relax without a smoke

[@DELL.ACNT.]

Dammit I'm so different when I'm sober, I was so different before I started smoking daily. I'm definitely starting to worry about the long term effects.

[@josh3of4]

Just breathe and learn to vibe in the ever-changing happening. There isn’t much point in trying to apply words to everything happening, or understanding everything. It just creates useless anxiety. Bottomline it will be okay homie lol.

[@ixxxxxxx]

​@@josh3of4 sounds like youre a person who enjoys alan watts nice. take care id like to add in, meditation changes the structure of the brain just how weed might do so

[@josh3of4]

@@ixxxxxxx it’s awesome seeing more people waking up to the benefits and effects of these ancient practices. We’re getting closer to coming together with nature rather than just destroying and profiting off it.

[@mystereo9041]

And you probably should. I’m 42 and I’ve done a lot since I was young. Starting around 39 I went into a downward spiral mentally. Mad trauma surfaced. But I do believe that my excessive use of herb (for sure) and alcohol altered my brain. I’ve done MAD work in rebuilding my brain (food, yoga, meditation, working out, doing difficult things, constantly learning) the past couple years and it is working. So if I could give advice. No doubt that herb is beneficial. Zero doubt. But with everything good there could be a negative. For ME it has become negative. So focus on maintaining your physical and mental health and you will be good. I wish someone told me that when I was younger. Would’ve saved a few years of my life trying to fix it. Blaze it up! 😂

[@DELL.ACNT.]

@@guitar-jo same. You think you're happy until you quit, then you realize you've actually been missing out the whole time.

[@trillmaticgames3216]

who else is smoking a bowl while watching this bs

[@myview5840]

Im eating a bowl of cereal cause i got the munchies

[@madisonpeterson738]

I just smoked 4

[@mike12jrw1111113]

You don't even know weather the science behind this is accurate or not, you just hear someone saying something negative about weed and get defensive. Weeds cool but the pot community is so annoying. Stfu.

[@youtubeuser7614]

Lol

[@sethdowling3336]

Bout to

[@mentorbeats1380]

well... here goes.. in one more year, i will complete a decade of smoking & this substance has helped me... i used to be 350 lb, i lost weight, reducing down to 160 in just 2 years... heart attack, stroke.. any other illness from being overweight defeated... i owe my life to this plant that GOD left for us on this planet.

[@jamhay1000]

It may say I only left one thumbs up, but it is really ten thumbs up.

[@stinkycatz]

Great work ! God Bless .......and pass it .

[@TheKrblum]

How on earth did smoking help you lose weight

[@gillenzfluff8380]

Maverick33 Fit Cannabis is an appetite suppressant until it wears off!

[@Mattchu.the.Pikachu]

yo hope you made the one decade. I just reached that. started at 13 and now 23 about to be 24

[@mmommo-hx4dx]

I had a teacher in college (around 1983) who gave us all a little written handout/advice at the end of the class. I thought it was cheesy but I never forgot the last line: AVOID MOOD-ALTERING DRUGS.

[@latbeast]

Try telling that to almost all Olympic 100 metre winners lol

[@cade9632]

Bro was informed directly by reagan

[@ryangrissom1948]

@@cade9632 and his wife, Nancy.😄

[@byo4648]

Literally everything alters your mood btw. if it is some specific substance or people around you. its all just chemical compounds just existing and interacting to their environment of your brain. But true.. especially young people should rather avoid that, some might struggle with moderating in life.

[@byo4648]

like literally. eating some super spicy chinese food gets me high for about 1h. getting the sauna does the same. THC happens do it too, so what? Just do many more studies to really find out how harmful anything is.

[@Matt-sf4hi]

This is a complicated subject. For me personally, I felt like sort of a different person in a good way after smoking weed the first few times. It changed my perspectives on a lot of things and opened my mind up to new possibilities. I’m not sure if everyone goes though those types of changes but that’s what happened to me. Then a few years down the line nothing else changed much weed wise besides me cutting down on my usage slowly due to tolerance reasons.

[@icewave8278]

Yes it does make life more interesting initially but over time it does have certain issues, does weed make you feel a bit down and leaves you with a sort of faded headache? I feel that way but maybe because the marijuana was of bad quality.

[@wedontsmokemids5224]

@@icewave8278 headaches usually have to do with cannabis terpenes, dosage , thc percentage, contaminates, seeds, and stems. Also dehydration. Try next time to research terpene profiles that match the effects you are trying to enjoy. Then search for strains that have those terpenes that you are searching for! Make sure you are hydrated as well and see if you still have a headache :)

[@wedontsmokemids5224]

@@icewave8278 a long curing process after a solid flush and a slow dry ensures enzymes break down certain molecules in the bud and give the buds the best possible environment to be smoked

[@ct7853]

Yes, I know. The concepts u can see, and understanding it’s perplexing aspects, as it’s slowly broken down like seeing a dominos effect of information visualized. Maybe I’m saying it wrong but I totally get what ur saying. I seem more intelligent in areas such as attention to detail or noticing the most unlikely thing’s anywhere at any moment. I’m just painting a picture

[@imjustaguy4340]

Yea i think im a better person on it (at least just micro doseing) and getting high high latter when nothing is going on. Tho i have lost a lot of concentration so thats scary

[@sachyktothea]

I'm a chronic pot smoker and idk why this video has so many dislikes. Y'all in denial. Ofc its going to have some side effects like almost everything. Everything that comes up must come down. However I still think it's safer than sugar especially if vaporized or eaten aka not smoked. Sugar has been shown to also have effects on the brains reward system. However, from experience, Marijuana even when used chronically has so many less side effects than booze, sugar, so many meds, rec drugs, sitting down all day and much more.

[@andrewhernandez9857]

sachyktothea anything is harmful in large amounts. You can die from an h2o overdose. Point is, uhhh dammit I forgot.

[@cryptopian507]

sachyktothea Stop using the Holy Herb. You are a disgrace to our community. How dare you speak ill of God's Holiest of plants. She's the healing of the nations.

[@camerontheseagull3040]

sachyktothea z

[@greenthizzle4]

Mr.A VR Freak God makes many plants, so you think we should all be eating a bunch of opium? God makes plants, but scriptures show he has made at least one forbidden.

[@dirtbike165]

Been smoking for 10 years. I know my brain is a little more sluggish because of it. But I need help with chronic pain, and my entire adult life I've spent looking for the best option. Marijuana is by far the most beneficial and least harmful when considering the other options for chronic pain relief.

[@kronedog]

Majority of stoners are in incredible denial, if you can’t eat or sleep before smoking you have a problem, simple as that.

[@youngmarcio]

I don't see how that's not a problem

[@radio_aggression]

You're 100% right

[@ShadowMan64572]

Nice job taking a vast group of varied individuals and assign a problem to them they probably don't have lol

[@wildboyonamish7634]

Smoked daily for last 25+years today is my 3rd day of quitting 👍🙏🙏good luck me

[@joanyroany2612]

Your not alone

[@wildboyonamish7634]

What is it with all the Michael Jackson songs 🤔😂😂😂 good luck joany 👌🙏👍

[@harryjd9603]

Good luck - the love affair with Mary is a tough one to break - can be done though.

[@wildboyonamish7634]

So far so good 👌👍

[@aguy7039]

Good for you wild boy!!! Mind over matter!

[@Internet007.]

I recently quit and I feel pretty positive about it.

[@psychiclovespells630]

Congrats! Any tips?

[@Internet007.]

@@psychiclovespells630 Replace it with something else. Get back to a hobby or fund some new ones. Put effort into basically anything else and keep moving. That first month was sort of hard but right after that I felt great.

[@onekendo]

God bless you

[@Internet007.]

@Ruth Esther I had brain fog all the time and then had a REALLY bad trip and it made me realize that I was on the wrong path. Feel better now 😌

[@daddydickum]

@@Internet007. Great tip

[@DanielaL702]

Just don’t smoke excessively, moderation is key.

[@athreas]

Exotic Flower I’d like to think this way

[@prodigygetgud7921]

Exotic Flower sorry I need 100 blunts to the face a day

[@rainsfall2494]

@@prodigygetgud7921 id smoke an ounce a day if I could I love weed

[@bluewaves4188]

Or not at all..

[@theejoeylee]

Define smoking excessively

[@smolscale]

I've smoked every day for the last 3 years it definitely changes something in your head

[@hasbullahtheg.o.a.t9415]

Tyler Harrington yeah welcome to the real world u can see clearly now my friend its a joy isn't it

[@saultorres7452]

Tyler Harrington no more worrying about it

[@gabrielgagne3850]

I’m pretty sure going through life without it your brain will change as well over the years

[@BumminTrout]

@@gabrielgagne3850 Agreed - look "neuro-plasticity"

[@tommy2842]

or... u just got older?

[@RumAndWhiskey]

There is a big difference between use and abuse. Someone who has a beer with friends occasionally is not the same as an alcoholic. Someone who enjoys a joint with friends is not the same as someone who gets baked every day. Moderation is the key, people.

[@yacoobmanjoo2514]

Agree

[@torisworld428]

I smoke for various reasons as an adult, to cope with depression and trauma, I can say it has helped me conquer certain anxieties and will often lift me from a depressive state that otherwise can feel unshakable for me. Until I smoked for the first time nothing worked to help me calm myself as much as smoking has and I can personally say it has helped me prevent myself from self harming. Of course its my opinion that its not for everyone and everyone has different reactions to it, so this is just me. I find smoking has significantly increased my quality of life, but I do admit my dependency can be unhealthy at times creating feelings of anxiety when I run low or out.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Brain Food

[@pauldavisschlichting3726]

Best answer goes to you!

[@jeffbezos3942]

What age did you start?

[@Goofballhero]

The anxiety from running out is real and I’ve had episodes from not coordinating re-ups properly. Weed is best used as an occasional crutch if you use it for trauma. As someone who also suffers from an inability to cope, weed can make it so you never truly develop other coping mechanisms. And eventually, like in my case, weed loses its initial efficacy and once that happens that’s even MORE anxiety, realizing you have to stay on top of your tolerance and have little else to turn… Talk about scary. As someone grappling with a dependency due to trauma, I don’t think regular smoking is suitable for the vast majority of people. It’s not sustainable in my mind, and you’re best off building more stable coping mechanisms in lieu of weed use (picking up guitar for instance was difficult but one of the best decisions I made this year).

[@reapergrim207]

Did u ever consider therapy? Beforehand

[@siiizlin4917]

It’s not good if you’re smoking it all the time but like anything in life, moderation is key.

[@scottyhamilton1624]

I like being my own judge of what I put in my body. Why can't everyone else do the same 🙄

[@twinturbo5212]

I agree, unfortunately for me I have a very addictive personality so I could never take days off. If I could I'd still use weed in today.

[@lancethomas5701]

@@twinturbo5212 😂😂😂

[@soul741xD]

Is not good if you smoke any amount of time... You are placing heavy tartar in your lungs and becoming dependable of a external substance to relax

[@jlogg8738]

@@soul741xD sources?

[@Brendan4128]

Use to be a heavy smoker for 4 years, multiple bowls a day. I found myself in a psychosis state of mind where I was paranoid and filled with anxiety. Nothing extreme but I realized how much money I blown on part time euphoria. Anything in excess will destroy you in one way or another. The greatest thing about pot is you can stop at any time and won't have drastic withdrawal. Honestly life feels more clear without it now after smoking so much. Whenever I started smoking I said the same thing "life feels more clear". Now the tables are turned. The lesson learned is moderation and prioritize life to your current condition.

[@elyasshussain5988]

Everything you just explained perfectly I am going through right now... Tryna cut down to 1 or 2 a day.

[@zentum2206]

@@elyasshussain5988 same here brother trying to cut down

[@hvz0078]

Yo Tengo UN mes que deje de fumar despues de UN año y aun siento Mucha ansiedad y depresion hay dias que me siento Bien pero aveces no. Ya quiero sentirme bien😢

[@icebreaker9006]

REPENT OF YOUR SIN AND TURN TO JESUS CHRIST, OBEY GOD'S COMMANDMENTS OR YOU WILL NOT GO TO HEAVEN, TURN FROM SIN AND READ THE BIBLE.

[@EmeraldEyesEsoteric]

JESUS IS LUCIFER hosea 13:7-8 revelation 13:1-8

[@ThePrimo323]

Ok so here's my experience forgetting things, sleep problems, stutter here and there, anxiety sometimes but rare

[@surfmotor]

The stutter is the worst. It's from not being able to think clearly and having a hard time pulling out the right word. After about 11 years of smoke every day I had all these same issues. Stopping and getting healthy again and drinking a lot of water clears up most mental issues.

[@lancoschino731]

Mood and anxiety issues for sure💨

[@ahmadx1998]

Facts

[@nolimararce557]

Word

[@Jack-zj1ug]

what kind of mood issues?

[@mightytattz6752]

@@nolimararce557 that's cuz weed be increasing eostrogen levels n u start feelin like a female. Glad i stopped

[@scottyhamilton1624]

Speak for yourself ✌️

[@thrillsbreh]

My brain has changed so much, i do not think the same. I feel so different to who I was before and i hate it

[@Unimaginablegaming]

Same I feel like a different person more out of reality I don't think it's lowered my IQ though because I'm still pretty smart compared to a lot of people and my brain still functions well. 😂

[@hydaali6244]

Feel like you lost your personality and character..

[@cameronratliff1036]

Then stop...why would u do somthing if it changes u

[@4am446]

Unimaginable Gaming it definitely effects some people more than others i know people who havent really been effected mentally by weed but i have heavily

[@thrillsbreh]

Cameron Ratliff i like the high and the euphoria, i mean who doesnt

[@E.TGropeHome]

11x a week is enough to go crazy?! I smoke every 50 minutes

[@user-me8hm9bf5d]

U a rapper of some sorts?

[@aprioriontoast704]

how do you afford it?

[@andymexicano]

Hahahahaja xD im new at growing it

[@raythebaggchaser]

We must linc up double the dose lol

[@EnigmaticPeanut]

thats kind of the normal rate for . its the time the effects wear off. thats my rate too if i start early. 3.5g a day.

[@sergiolandz6056]

as a chronic of 23 years, i just quit last week and the anxiety is out of this world.. but i have to get threw this because being a slave to addiction is the worst.

[@idrather7953]

I hope you we’re successful and you’re happy now man

[@WhiskeyTactical]

any teens watching this video please wait until you are 21-25 to try marijuana. i wish i waited.

[@mrshadow4637]

I was smoking for 6 years 5 joint per day Now it has been 11 months i leave it behind

[@shoptlg6758]

Did you have withdraws?

[@drack6701]

Yea bro, I started in 2020 at 19 just to be a cool kid. And best believe I did become way more popular. Over the past 4 months I thought about how I was becoming completely a different person, so I’m clean now, I wanna be myself that’s it

[@inspiredlimits]

That’s good you’ve been committed to quitting I’m going to this just ain’t it thought was but not

[@heybeter5935]

@@drack6701 lol you sound like you’re talking about heroin let alone weed

[@jacobsetser4669]

@@heybeter5935 you must not understand some of the psychological affects of marijuana, so you even smoke bro?

[@shadyshade3598]

I don't care i'ma still smoke a that shit

[@Waldo-Manfred]

of course you are only human

[@514KickiniT]

please do! please make all your friends smoke it too! It will make the already overpopulated world less competitive.

[@danielb1621]

Tyler... you'd probably fall off the planet and any ideology you left behind in your family along with your death... Sad thing is... down the line in your family's descendants... im sure a few will NEED this plant. I'm sure you have ancestors that have used it as medicine at one point as well as the plant originated in central asia...

[@greveeen]

shady shade already brain dead

[@annefrank6473]

Life is too painful for us plebs. Medicinal herb helps.

[@nickbrizFull]

Tbh weed screwed me up bad. It’s sad the democrat party pushes it so much c

[@logansoulard4777]

I honestly agree with putting a warning label, just so ppl can be more responsible with it and not turn it into a problem for themselves like myself

[@jossuearias3509]

They won't listen. Everyone thinks this is the best thing since overstocked overabundant bread.

[@NickSealPueo]

Let’s put similar labels on products with sugar. That stuff is deadly. More than 700k Americans die each year from its associated heart disease and diabetes.

[@nikninja2233]

Liquor should also have one, saying things like if you drink this whole bottle there is a possibility of death. Like idk why the Canadian government thinks I should only be able to buy 30 grams at once, and the say 4 seeds is equivalent to 5 grams of my allotted 30, it's wack, I can go into a liquor store and buy a small keg, a case of beer, bottle and bottles of spirits and more if I wanted, no questions asked other than, having a party? It's wild, plus they treat it like we're childeren, too many people who never smoke try edibles first, which is dumb, I've never greened out, and I find most people who started young dont, and never really have, like we expect people to just drink responsibly but we have the government telling us how much we can buy of something that can't kill you, it's weird

[@Channel24377]

@@jossuearias3509 lol honestly it doesn’t even feel that amazing I’ve tried it and I get panick attacks and I know not everyone does but still it doesn’t feel that great mostly like when your drunk and that’s it beside maybe seeing things and other stuff but not much of a difference.

[@u.e.2672]

They do that for cigs and people still smoke em

[@mattnuciforo4921]

the fact is that I'm smoking weed right now

[@emily_thebasegod]

Same dawg

[@michealjovanie7143]

Facts bruh 😤😩

[@sptxiwnl]

wanna play fifa bro hahahaha

[@the___dude]

Yeah bruh

[@FreTvx]

How you feeling now?

[@SkepticalJesusOfficial]

This video took a long time to say “we don’t really know” lol What substance doesn’t change the brain over time? I’ll take the damage from weed over the damage of stress, thx

[@puttana]

You can fix stress without weed

[@nikitachakravarti5564]

Alice Borry with what? Exercise? And risk cardiac arrest? Nah I’mma stick to weed thnx

[@puttana]

@@nikitachakravarti5564 That's the biggest excuse I've ever heard about exercising

[@thesteezylifeofdrew]

Amen Skeptical Jesus, amen.

[@RedEyes_95]

jeff L - Not true my friend, I have smoked & vaporized this wonderful plant for 14+ years. I have an MBA and decent bank account, I’m stress free and perfectly healthy. I will use it for the rest of my life. My friend!!!

[@MillennialCuts]

It’s been exactly 48 hours since I’ve smoked as I type this comment! I feel great, much more communicable, the mental dog has been lifted and I feel as if all the things I wanted to do when I was using flower I can actually do now without the overthinking. I couldn’t sleep the first night.. I tossed and turned every 10 minutes until I finally fell asleep at 2am and woke up every 45 mins. I’ve smoked just about every day for the past 5 years and I’ll definitely say that kush is the one thing that you can quit cold turkey and have no long lasting withdraw effects other than losing sleep that first night. It’s all in your head!! You can put the weed down and move forward with your life.

[@MillennialCuts]

@@Dr.SmegmaJones nah I folded. I’m managing my habit a bit better but still using.

[@lillypad2096]

Honestly I’m genuinely surprised after smoking that long you didn’t have many side effects! I’ve only done it every day for 3 months and I’m on my second day and it suckssssss

[@brisas33]

I used to smoke everyday for 4 years, in the beginning I’d experience the nice pleasant high that marijuana was known for. Over the past year, I started noticing that instead of experiencing feelings of happiness while high, it started doing the opposite. I started to experience a lot of anxiety and paranoia even when I was alone. I decided that it was a sign for me to quit and I have, and I feel a lot happier sober now than when I used to smoke. Weird how things work lol but I don’t regret my decision. Its been about a month since I quit, it wasn’t easy tho. I used to vape nicotine too, and smoking weed felt like satisfying a craving more than to actually feel good. I quit both this year. I don’t think weed is bad, it’s definitely better than alcohol and cigarettes or vaping, but it’s not for everyone

[@thatgvb]

Weed consumed frequent and in high doses might downregulate our body's natural endocannabinoid production, just a theory but I stopped and feel normal again somewhat to before I started using chronic..chronically I'm micro-dosing D8 THC Sublingual Tablets from LEVEL1, which seems to give all benefits without the b.s.

[@pato_bbdr6261]

Some peoples systems goes with it some dont if u having anxiety that aint for you

[@thefireplacenetwork]

How has it been after one year?

[@ElViperr408]

Me too. It’s use fun and gave me a better mood but after I returned to it it was no longer fun but made me anxious and paranoid. Today marks my one week of quitting weed and I feel much better. Anxiety or being anxious is going down every day

[@ShadowMan64572]

Crazy how subjective it is, I'm the opposite where it started off badly, then I got used to it.

[@ZIPCODEBEATS]

I’ve been smoking for 9 years and I’m now noticing these effects, and it’s crazy how spot on this video was. I find it hard to focus on long term goals, and I am always looking for the short term gratification (usually smoking and doing whatever). It’s hard to NOT focus on the short term. Really hard. Don’t get me wrong, I haven’t quit smoking. But I significantly cut back and just vape and I am feeling like I am returning to my base line self again. Like everything, moderation is key

[@queenirodel9281]

ZIPCODE BEATS I totally understand you.... Same here

[@texmexspm]

I was thinking Dam this dude smoke for 9 year and then I reflected and iv smoked for 10 years😂😌 time to stop

[@elliotthedissident6077]

I've "quit" now, by the way, since the anxiety and cloudy thinking it gave me was just so taxing.

[@boostedrex9460]

@Reichsflugscheibenchemtrailpilot der NWO dude you are not fine even when people miss use "there" or "thier" they usually type out some coherent sentences and you are typing like a moron. Of course you act like you are 25 when you are 40 years old, you have never let your brain grow, you are too busy being clouded in the mind that you do not understand how stupid you sound through your text

[@joey9511]

tbh everyone i hear say this never had any plans before ever touching weed. They smoke for awhile then blame weed for not being a doctor or lawyer, like nah son you were a loser before you started smoking why would that change cus you smoke 20x a day????

[@isthisarice]

Which strain(s) have been used? Indica/Hybrid/Sativa/Medical? THC how high/low, CBD included? Don't just classify it as 'one marijuana thing' because there's thousands different of them which all have completely different effects. This is not educating anyone and manipulating people who know little about this great plant.

[@aidanluap1066]

Yes, different strains, different affects

[@seriousb3449]

Right. Were they also using other drugs? Alcohol? The real controlled test would take scans of non smokers then successive scans of those people who then consume on a regular basis

[@Randybobandy024]

Should have more likes ...

[@petemurphy222]

THC is THC stupid

[@shirsteve8491]

@@petemurphy222 there is a difference between smoking a 10% strain to a ultra killer death strain that is laced and has 20% thc

[@Unawesomenessness]

this is just my testimony; i smoked weed semi heavily during my college years because a lot of my friends had. i have had breaks here and there, but always seemed to come back to it and was getting high every day. i havent smoked in 50 days and my abilities to focus on tasks, remember to complete assignments and apply common sense has been noticeably apparent in my new job. i have considered that perhaps i have adhd but have never been diagnosed by a clinical professional. i blame the weed because when i would smoke i would get so stupid and absolutely forgetful, then i would still feel groggy in the morning after. i dont think weed is a horrible drug by any means, but it definitely has a detrimental effect on chronic users

[@edgarSmile]

Has your memory improved by now? I'm really interested to know, this is my main issue

[@Unawesomenessness]

@@edgarSmile yes sir, my short term memory has been reborn in a sense lol. After a month or so without smoking, the benefits are definitely noticeable.

[@BronzeJfkay]

@@Unawesomenessness Did you quit or just do it moderately now?

[@YumYums26]

Same

[@pinkbubba6452]

Lol so ur not a true stoner. Stoners always stoners

[@jbrake-kp5gj]

Who else watched this while smoking weed

[@HackMetalRuleWorld]

Me... while trading stocks...

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

I feel like I’ve reached the end of my addiction. I’ve grown out of smoking daily. I feel like there’s no point to life.

[@TheGhjgjgjgjgjg]

Here's a song for you man kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5-UiJV4lryHmsU

[@JL-rg8lt]

I hope you find your purpose, brother

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

J L Thanks mate!

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

TheGhjgjgjgjgjg wow thank you. I loved it

[@danfra9863]

I dream to grow out of smoking daily. Did you just... decide?

[@TheDreamsypher]

I’m a more-than-daily smoker for a couple years now. I have to say I can relate to the instant gratification section (and a little bit the anxiety, but i already have anxiety so im not a good control). Ever since I started I’ve noticed it has been much more difficult to sit myself down and work vs taking the instant gratification of smoking/wasting time. That said, I think this could happen to any addictant, not just weed

[@icebreaker9006]

REPENT OF YOUR SIN AND TURN TO JESUS CHRIST, OBEY GOD'S COMMANDMENTS OR YOU WILL NOT GO TO HEAVEN, TURN FROM SIN AND READ THE BIBLE.

[@etebong]

@@icebreaker9006 bro then why god make this goofy ah plant

[@VaushTheEquestrian]

​@@etebongthey can't handle questions

[@aussieraver7182]

I've had some great times smoking weed for years. But I still wish I never touched it. It definitely has changed me for the worse.

[@db5145]

Dang, how so?

[@symdatta4048]

Yes buddy. How?

[@aussieraver7182]

@@db5145 Sorry for the late reply. I'm not blaming weed specifically, but my own self control with weed. Everything is better when stoned. After playing video games, listening to music, watching porn and even eating food while stoned, I find everything boring now. I'd rather not do those things while sober because they mean nothing to me now. I got so addicted, that I even ditched social events just to stay home and smoke. I've tried quitting several times but life feels so boring without it now. It's made be very lazy and unmotivated. But hey, everyones experience is different.

[@aussieraver7182]

@@symdatta4048 if you are interested, I replied to the other person explaining why.

[@XRemARx]

hey aussie I felt the same way. I tried quitting multiple times by myself since “you can’t get addicted to weed” and I had to join MA (marijuana annoymous) and its so healing. I really reccomend you join us as well because it seems you want to quit which is the only requirement. It is 100% free. Hope to see you there dude the people are so supportive and great. I feel higher than I’ve ever, ever been smoking weed all day everyday

[@CMDR-Ashtar]

Smoked for 25 years every day all day, never remembered a dream. For the past year I've been working a job that is shift work where I work a week on week off. Every week while I was at work and not smoking like clockwork on day 3 or 4 my dreams would start getting intense or at least I would remember parts of them. I'm now on day 26 without smoking for the first time since I was 15 and my dreams are crazy, it's like I go to sleep and wake up in a dream even if it's a nap. Now they are now so intense and real and it's not like I remember pieces of dreams I remember everything. I find this amazing and just wanted to share it with the world.

[@edgarSmile]

I havent experienced nice dreams since 3 tears ago that I started smoking heavily

[@James-ck4bg]

Good for you man. I'm genuinely happy for you.👍👍👍

[@HuubHeesakkers]

I am a smoker practically half my life. I've always had vivid dreams, even as a kid. Ever since the weed was introduced I am experiencing lucid dreams and oftentimes I am flying (which is really cool). It must have had the opposite effect for you then. Weed made my dreams even more intense and oftentimes lucid, in your case it lessened them? It could also be due to the memory weed impacts, every person actually dreams every single night - but if we remember them, that is a different thing entirely. Seems to me that weed just made you forgetful.

[@katyymaexoxo]

I’ve been smoking HIGH amounts on THC every single day, multiple times a day since I was 16. I’m turning 20 in 2 days and I can honestly say I’ve never regretted something so much. My brain is practically like scrambled eggs. I can’t hold long/meaningful conversations anymore and My memory is absolutely horrible. I’m truly scared that my brain will never recover. I would love to talk to someone about this.. (stoners don’t come for me I know weed affects everyone differently, this is just from my experience)

[@umudi9669]

hello, been through the same. I found it helpful when I switched to smoking only at night and a small amount. If you don't want to quit, you can try this. Stop smoking during the day and pick up a book. Reading will help your memory eventually. Smoke only after 9 pm and with a small amount. You'll realize your tolerance will be lower so you will enjoy your weed more and it's much more cheaper to smoke this way. Sorry for bad english, take care

[@blemblemo]

Hi, how are you now?

[@eternallylucky]

Mushrooms help. The legal ones. Lion's mane. There are companies that make Chinese herbal powder with mushroom blends for nootropics

[@fergas0081]

Curious too, 22 turning 23, started when I was 19 had the thing where I won't talk to anyone. How did you manage?

[@ilir4429]

You have to quit. I seems like life will be miserable without it but after a couple of weeks you will be suprised how good you feel. Do not forget to pray to god and read the bible (biblical arheology as well which prooves the bible).

[@l9878]

I think the reality is that some people can use lots of marijuana and not have long term problems and some people use it and have problems. Just like everything else in life, we are all different people and there is no "one size fits all" answer to almost anything.

[@DavidRodriguez-jy2kn]

If I touch fire I get burned, just like you do, and anybody else. In bigger degree the more you touch it. I ain't saying MJ is fire, but i'll affect you the more you use it, just like anything else. Use it wisely.

[@prahyectzeh7031]

I always knew equality was a lie.

[@aakashduvva9303]

@eric Spencer agree 💯💯

[@charondesousa8868]

@eric Spencer Facts! It all depends on the individual. An extremem example is that some people who smoke weed end up schizophrenic due to a family history of or genetic predisposition to schizophrenia but those who are not predisposed/have no family history can smoke as much as they like without any consequences, i.e snoop or wiz khalifa.

[@latbeast]

If you want a career then you’ll need to quit, if you want a job then carry on. Weed frazzles your memory, clouds reality, makes you lazy, slows reaction times, clouds decision making, gives you the outlook of I’ll do it tomorrow, induces paranoia, whether you realise it or not is down to how much in denial you are, makes you moody, destroys motor skills and coordination. It’s only when you start to mix with intelligent people that you start to get exposed badly! Whilst your hanging around other pot heads you will continue living in a pipe dream

[@alexschwartz8815]

my friends and i smoked during high school and i was astonished how stupid they got. I quit but, one kid got so burnt out he could barely make jokes, finish thoughts, and he lost most all sense of humor. It was honestly really sad, people who say weed is harmless are saying it because they've lost to many brain cells to realize they've lost to many brain cells.

[@2isa]

i just realized i’m that friend

[@alexschwartz8815]

@@2isa well you could always quit bro 👍

[@chickentikka7890]

So true, when I was a stoner and got heavily into it I became so dull and couldn't find any humour in anything

[@lakshdeepnaik1108]

​@@chickentikka7890same here, i am on 4th day without za, how to reverse those effects

[@bennevans44]

I've been a heavy weed smoker for 15/20 years, after watching this video I'm thinking that they could be correct in thier assumptions of being driven by immediate reward and higher anxiety and mood swings. I've found these to be something I'm experiencing myself. It's become worrying as I don't think I have the drive and will power to actually quit but I know the weed is contributing to the problem. If anyone has any tips to help it would be greatly appreciated. Good luck to anyone trying to better themselves!

[@bennevans44]

@@requiem19 thanks mate 👍 I appreciate the info, it's better coming from someone in the dame boat and had the same experience. I'll use this advice and ill let you know how I get on. Thanks again mate 👍

[@minkutak2095]

If you have a large supply and want to quit smoking.. turn it into cannabutter. I did this last winter. Bake the weed very briefly in the oven on low heat, then melt it into butter and sugar (make fudge and put it in the freezer). Having nothing on hand to smoke it cut my usage right down but when I felt I needed a boost I eat a little bit of fudge instead, when taken in moderation (not every day!) it gives anxiety release, calm happy feeling and better ability to focus on hard tasks gently. But they aren't a magic bullet, sometimes you are better sober. Stupidly I grew more plants last summer and have a supply again.. thinking I need to do this again, but going for a good 8 months or so over the summer without smoking showed me its possible. It requires a lot of self acceptance. It's a shame(?) that harvest time coincides with the dark cold winters.. I think going for a walk and getting sunshine in darker months is helpful for managing anxiety. Ultimately it's finding another way to deal with whatever the feeling is that makes you want to smoke in the first place. Sitting thru anxiety etc.

[@realitycheck2669]

@@minkutak2095 If you put the weed into an oven on a low temp, the oven will act like a vaporiser. You're just going to evaporate all the THC and destroy the weed.

[@aaronfitzpatrick1349]

I didn't think it was possible to quit either, the psychological grip is strong , just like my addiction to alcohol I cut down my consumption over a two week period to a point where I was barely intoxicated. This allows you to experience what sobriety will feel like and to be honest, it felt great, instead of trepidation I felt optimistic, I felt like the old me. That feeling was more gratifying than any high. Then I simply stopped altogether.realizing these moments of clarity are few and far in between has helped me stay drug and alcohol free permanently. You can do it brother.

[@patriot9487]

@@realitycheck2669 you've never made edibles

[@KickTheBabyKAF]

if you consume in moderation, then you have nothing to worry about.

[@Young_jimmy12345]

Half Oz a week

[@flyfe]

@@Young_jimmy12345 that isnt really moderate lol .. weed can also be microdosed

[@2FlyyENT]

bruh i only did it 6times and i didn't even smoke the whole joint so am gucci

[@xsanguine]

Reichsflugscheibenchemtrailpilot der NWO you type like a 4 year old on crack.

[@georgegomez6457]

@@Young_jimmy12345 Those are rookie numbers dawg

[@jayrenolds1952]

One of the oldest cultivated plants known to man. But "More research needed". Ill let them figure that one out while I smoke this kush.

[@kronedog]

Jay Renolds poppy plants have been cultivated for a long time as well... doesn’t mean it’s good for you smh

[@abswithdabs3229]

Facts!!!

[@o.g.1love479]

@@kronedog talking bout weed bro

[@Pwanx0w]

You forgot the fact that we live in a completely different society. Smoking weed while searching for coconuts might be fun but today you have to get a job, pay the bills etc

[@Chxzz1]

Just because we don't know everything about the way mary jane affects the brain, doesn't mean there isn't evidence pointing towards it being negative in some ways. But hey, I smoke weed and marijuana has made me open to new ways of thinking, so it's not all bad, but we can't keep saying "Oh people have used it for so long, it can't be bad". I'm also a recovering opiate addict.. People have used opium for god knows how many years, but that doesn't really prove anything at all. Have a good one.

[@cadenadkinson8729]

I was a heavy user. 4-5 times a day over the summer last year for months because covid hit I had more free time. I smoked myself to have Anxiety I’ve never experienced before. I over think so much at work. I go over situations that aren’t even happening but they could be realistic so I start over thinking.

[@Bleach420]

I dont think 4-5 times a day over a summer can be considered heavy use.

[@Daftpanthergameing]

@@Bleach420 it’s heavy use during the summer but if it was just over the summer than it’s not really chronic use

[@kurtcocaine5531]

Cbd man cbd. Mix it with your flower

[@rotwolf5722]

I just turned 73 and have been using cannabis since I was 19, so 54 years now. I have a doctorate in veterinary medicine and have run my own veterinary practice for more than 27 years with good commercial and professional success. I obtained the necessary qualifications on the second educational path, at the age of 73 I am fit: I am in nature every day and cut my own firewood in my own forest with the chainsaw. I enjoy every day of my life and enjoy my good weed every day! I have traveled all over the world and not as a tourist but have lived in the countries and earned my living there, speak four languages ​​fluently and look back on a colorful wild beautiful life that couldn't have been nicer!

[@usernameinsane3]

period doctor Rot Wolf

[@classygary]

and what’s your point because it’s not self evident ?

[@rotwolf5722]

@@classygary using Cannabis makes you think different, facts are networked in many ways and arouse a large number of associations! but it doesn't make you stupid at all.🕉🔥🌈⚡️🌙🌞😇

[@rotwolf5722]

I have stopped using cannabis multiple times over the course of these many years. For various reasons from one day to the next. If the intention was strong enough, I had no problems with that. Apart from a certain irritability for a few days, which you could definitely deal with.

[@rotwolf5722]

In the times when I was working as a vet, I had working days of 14 hours, after that on-call dutys and night operations.I had no problem at all stopping cannabis use during this time. But in my free time I consumed again with great pleasure.🙂🙃😊😇.

[@TheGames4U]

Im high af rn

[@Howhighsquad001]

I’m telling ya

[@robsummers7747]

😂😂😂

[@munawarkhan9496]

This comment section is high

[@stanleesomanly9585]

Bro weed gives the Brain powers u good g

[@v.n.kstudios2912]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@ThePanshow10]

Anxiety is definitely triggered by smoking too much and after quitting or taking a tolerance break.

[@Lucas-ev5xx]

I quit for 3 months and then smoked an entire blunt. Bad idea.

[@HuubHeesakkers]

@@Lucas-ev5xx Oof!

[@HuubHeesakkers]

I actually got a few panic attacks from it (convincing myself I had suffered a stroke). Though.. granted, I am suffering from severe depression following the continual loss of vision (and other mental effects such as lethargy, brain fog, difficulty to concentrate, reading is bothersome).

[@HuubHeesakkers]

@eric Spencer Nope, but I do smoke daily!

[@bluetube5991]

@@HuubHeesakkers that’s happening to me too 😑💀

[@docbrown3139]

I used to be a heavy smoker for 20 plus years, literally everyday all day since a teenager and this is so true. I believed it was good for me because I like being creative and it took away negative feelings but i started to realize the negative effects mentioned here combined with severe depression due to the brain not being able to produce dopamine on its own. I have Adhd so that’s probably why I got addicted in the first place because of low levels of dopamine. it’s just made it worst. It’s been a year since I quit and I wish I hadn’t abused my brain so much. I’m not against weed just don’t do it everyday (like alcohol) it will damage your brain and time will just pass and hold you back without you even noticing it.

[@SmokeShow9969]

As a long term user I can say it’s way more harmful than people think…. I quit after 25 years and the withdrawals were horrible… I don’t know how people get off harsher drugs bc pot was bad enough

[@Mr.__Sofi]

wow 25 years.. how the heck did you quit?? very impressive you pulled that off my man 👍

[@etebong]

@@Mr.__Sofi bro did not quit

[@Boomer045]

It doesn’t matter what it is, too much of anything is bad for you. This is coming from someone who is dependent on weed and has been abusing it for a couple years. I’m trying to fix that now and hopefully in the future I can have a healthier relationship with cannabis.

[@Nuggiefresh420]

This is possibly the worst study that I've seen.

[@_swagmeister]

Ignorance is bliss

[@pinecone9619]

Douglas Folen They even made up names for parts of the brain

[@vladpuriy]

where did they make up names for the brain?

[@curioussoul6059]

Elan Struble You know of a human who is a non-hedonist? A person who pursues pain and avoids pleasure? Why would anyone do that?

[@TheGreatnessHD]

Then simply place an argument as to why. No point saying it's wrong without evidence

[@stranger9328]

I smoked for 4 years weed does change your brain 🧠 unfortunately mostly for the worst, I used to think of it as a break for your brain but the problem your brain will want more of those breaks and that’s not ideal if you want to get somewhere in life, my advice you should quit before it becomes a part of life.

[@mmommo-hx4dx]

my brother started at age 12, he's now homeless since he was 55 (about 6 years now). yep, its harmless.

[@rayj1232]

It’s funny how typical marijuana smokers portray themselves to be open minded but when it comes to marijuana they are so obstinate and hold their ground. They don’t care about the negatives at all.

[@scooterpro1111]

Ummmm look in the comments a little more so many admit to how much it’s changed them or given them health problems. From what I see people who smoke weed are brutally honest

[@mrtortoisedude]

Better for me than my amphetamine addiction lol

[@hsanc72598]

That's gross.

[@kohenjames768]

Hector Sanchez disgust

[@asrr62]

still better than a energy drink or alcohol addiction.

[@x-a-]

Hope you get better bro

[@skylerroy6256]

When I used it daily for a while I did notice mood changes

[@HuubHeesakkers]

Such as?

[@scottyhamilton1624]

Uh that's kinda the idea 🤔

[@Jp-gc6bh]

I’ve been smoking for 11 years. I agree, I’ve taken tolerance breaks. Plan on doing another one

[@queennef6188]

Tolerance breaks are great for keeping your mind stable I’ve been smoking more during this pandemic and I can tell it’s time for a break I liked the way it felt when I first started 🤣

[@ytbaker1038]

smoke when you're happy, not sad

[@patricecomedy]

As a frequent smoker who is at the end of a month long detox, I can kind of see how this video is sort of accurate. It should be treated like a beer if you ask me now. I would not have said that a month ago.

[@XRemARx]

Youre a badass and such an inspiration

[@electroluva4eva]

I love weed and I smoke a few times a day. But it's true it makes u lazier if u can't handle ot

[@onekendo]

God bless you

[@Whiterun_Gaurd]

Are you still off it? How to you sgay off it?

[@patricecomedy]

@@Whiterun_Gaurd If you are struggling then go cold turkey and stay busy. Use chewing gum when you crave it and wait 10 mins for it to pass. Trust me it'll work!

[@xXxWeezyFirexXx]

been smoking weed for almost 20 years and i was a honor roll student graduated with a 3.7 GPA wat brain changes have been done? besides making me smarter?

[@SpykerZaggato84]

You've been a slave to a plant for 20 years. Sad.

[@xXxWeezyFirexXx]

Clarence VonDusenberg how am i a slave if i choose to smoke it and can stop whenever i want to? are you stupid ?

[@SpykerZaggato84]

***** Oh. I guess it was your choice to smoke for 20 years. That takes a lot of strength. I'm sure you can stop whenever you want to, you just choose not to. Right.

[@SENNYWAVEKID]

be quiet

[@Chazz155511]

+xXxWeezyFirexXx Wow that's a good point.

[@James-ck4bg]

Just a quick tip. If you quit weed, try to take 10.000 steps a day. At least 7.500 before you stop walking (unless there's traffic light ofcourse). Preferably walk in the sun. You'll feel some sort of high afterwards. I'm now on day 4 of abstinence and it helped me to keep my cool. If I don't take these long walks I'll be very depressed and anxious.

[@fishymiki8470]

People consider me smart and I have been smoking for 10 years almost daily,take that

[@geovanialvarez7744]

I used to smoke around an 8th a day before(got clean and joined the marines) but before getting clean marijuana would give me such horrid anxiety. I wouldn't want to go out and going to school was an absolute nightmare. I wouldn't be able to speak to people and my confidence went downhill. When I stopped smoking weed all of that stopped. Before that happened though I loved weed. I don't know what caused me to start having anxiety on weed. Well that's just my story.

[@rn6045]

I haven't smoked in 2 months now. I can move things with my mind and I hear colours...

[@violettelovesjesus8888]

I believe it.

[@futahentai2619]

So I'm guessing you smoke again ? 👀

[@djbigffish02]

Its best perfect kind of meditation

[@zakikbu5188]

Av been smocking weed since I was 19 am 30 now. I smoke at least 5 spliff day. Now it's been 2 days av not smoked and am going cold turkey Al the way. I can already see abit of difference, I feel more energy am talking more now at work with customer and I feel little more happy now inside, which av not felt in years. I know I can do this and want to carry on and find my life again, I already feel like av been sleeping for the last 11 year's. I know it's only been two days but I can honestly feel the difference. Only down side am having is am eating little bit because my appetite is Al over the place atm, can't get on the munches anymore lol. If u out there reading this and want to quit, u can it's Al in Ur head it's not addictive. U can do this we can do this.

[@anthonytravis8999]

Updates? This helped me on my journey

[@tsl_finesse_6025]

Well your smoking spliffs that’s withdraws from tobacco

[@blakbeauti4275]

I love to smoke and work out. 3 hrs at a gym flies by.

[@urielibarra1213]

i don't think smoking weed is bad, but smoking less or not smoking is only a positive outcome

[@CthuluSleeping]

The series of videos that is, 'The Short Answer' is definitely the best this channel has to offer, I love them!

[@KarlyKom]

I used to do high concentrates of thc every single day for about a year and I had a really bad high off one of them and it triggered an anxiety disorder in me. It's been almost 2 years since that day and im getting better and I smoke only flower now. Moderation is key, and know your limits!

[@Flips44]

Similar thing happened to me on shrooms I haven’t touched them since. No LSD no nothing just flower

[@hyperbolicdelirium]

@@Flips44 weed has long term affects mentally. lsd can only long term affect you psychologically which is why im doingt the opposite to you.

[@twinsunpredator7998]

This world and all is Madness have an effect on my brain Legalise WEED , FREE 2021

[@twinsunpredator7998]

@Joe say the warrior behind a keyboard with all his prejudice

[@daniperez3448]

after 8 years of daily smoking im more in the moment I can see things falling from the corner of my eye and i catch it before it falls

[@mcozy333]

Ninja!

[@joshm3064]

after 10 years of continuous inhalation of marijuana I can finally say I have reached enlightenment and also have superpowers

[@UsuallyCully]

Josh M Do you even know what enlightenment is?

[@Ant-yj4pt]

You being serious about this post cuz I have noticed this also it’s almost like a spike in my cognitive function

[@saulgarcia1405]

That's because when you smoke things sloooow down.

[@symbioticparasite6268]

This *damage* is reversed within a month, not worth to mention .....

[@trismegistus3461]

I think you don't understand what structural changes in the brain actually implies. In short, no, you don't reduce those changes, they're irreversible.

[@symbioticparasite6268]

@@trismegistus3461 yes they do. Your brain changes all the time.

[@trismegistus3461]

@@symbioticparasite6268 Then you sir should publish your findings on neurogenesis in adult brain, and win a Nobel prize.

[@symbioticparasite6268]

@@trismegistus3461 that has already been done, so your lagging behind mate.

[@symbioticparasite6268]

adult neurogenesis has been shown to occur at low levels compared with development, and in only two regions of the brain: the adult subventricular zone (SVZ) of the lateral ventricles, and the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus.

[@iceman5882]

Anyone in doubt smoke weed and play a strategy game. You can't win

[@mmommo-hx4dx]

my brother started smoking weed in around 7th grade. My mom died when he was 11. He got expelled from catholic school in 7th grade. He didn't finish high school, never had girlfriends (but was a straight A student in first grade and all the cheerleaders at our school chased after him, he was popular and handsome and smart. He never finished high school. Never married. No children. No college. No new cars. Never owned a home, probably never had a credit card. Had only one steady enjoyable job but got fired. He became homeless at around age 55. He dabbled in speed and alcohol. But pot has been constant since a young age. He forgets things like crazy and then has an outburst because of it. No one wants to be around him because his patience is just not there. But he's super cool.

[@myview2543]

Anyone who has smoked and been around other long term stoners knows its bad for your mental health

[@trippyhndrxbeatz1381]

MYviewMYview its really not

[@jp100780]

hey did you just blow in from stupid town

[@trippyhndrxbeatz1381]

jp100780 you forgot a question mark.

[@fchillaxing]

MYviewMYview recreational yes medical no

[@codywheeler429]

It’s not what people want to hear but true.

[@PrawnzHD]

Link to the references in description please, it's very useful being able to read the entire articles yourself

[@michallamb8389]

I just quit smoking about a month and 20 days ago all because I had a 4-day-long anxiety and panic attack episode it was truly one of the hardest mental challenges I've had in my life so far and I'm only 15 and before that, I smoked 4-5 times a day every day for about 2 and half years I went full-on cold turkey after my first anxiety attack and haven't smoked since then the withdrawals were terrible and I couldn't eat for days. Ever since I quit I have lost friends and have faced some very serious urges to smoke but I stayed strong and my mental health is the best it’s been in a long time and I haven’t had any bad anxiety and panic attacks in a quite a while I feel great now I still have the urge to smoke all the time but I just listen to music and try my best not to think about it.

[@elchaparralboi]

I totally understand you buddy, im 100 days clean & i experienced some really bad anxiety & panic attacks! Horrible feeling. I never even knew that was a thing before it happened to me. I still have anxiety & mini panic attacks here & there. I’m hoping it will go away soon.

[@4.30gutyp]

hey man recognizing that you had a problem and being able to stop it is something that most ppl can’t do so make sure to be easy on yourself

[@cosborne06]

How long after you quit did it take you to start to feel and think clearly and sharply? I’m a week sober after being a heavy daily smoker and I feel terrible. Mentally unfocused and irritable. My eyes do feel physically stronger weird enough but other than that I just feel in a moment by moment haze. I totally relate on the loss of an appetite as well as my body temp is out of whack.

[@annmarshall3091]

@@cosborne06 Lots of exercises. Dont stop sweating. Do this consistently for three weeks to a month it will regulate your body temp. While at it, try as much as possible to avoid sex and stroking your meat. You need all the energy to overcome the withdrawal phase.

[@nbayak302]

Do y’all get headaches everyday with these panic attacks ?

[@mattsheezy5469]

I’m pretty sure that smoking pot at age 13 caused issues with anxiety later in life. It’s also interesting how Almost everyone I know has had panic attacks while smoking pot, & it never gets discussed.

[@mistercool3859]

Yes and smoking at an early age can potentially lead to schizophrenia.

[@inharmonywithearth9982]

​@@mistercool3859Most of the crazies out there don't even touch weed.

[@johnathansmithery2165]

hard to swallow pills: using medical terminology doesn't make your statements true

[@Ossian-dr1vr]

Johnathan Smithery that's true but what gives you a reason to doubt them? Just because you like weed?

[@Stenchx]

Sweet I got 5-7 years before my brain turns to mush. Until then “ smoke weed everyday”

[@oilburner9989]

2 years down. Now you only have 3-5.

[@NeighborhoodBasketCase]

I have been heavily smoking for about 10 years now. Honestly I hardly get high anymore but instead it just makes me feel normal now. About every 2 hours at work I start to crave it and get irritable and anxious, so I take a smoke break like a cigarette smoker. My mental health is a wreck, but I have been through a lot of trauma and have had mental health issues before weed anyways. I am doing well in life working as a manager, living in my own apartment, and going to therapy. Honestly I would like to quit for my health and wallet but I’ve become addicted at this point

[@JamalFuckinKilla]

That's actually why mushrooms and weed, to an extent, helps with cognitive behaviors and brain functioning. A seizure is what happens when the 2 hemispheres of your brain aren't interacting the way they're supposed to. So, in comes weed or shrooms to light up different neural paths for the brain to connect the 2 hemispheres, thus stopping the seizure. Besides that, people just like to hate. Doesn't matter if its weed or politics. People are always going to hate no matter what.

[@mcozy333]

cannabis fills lipid voids in our cells( endocannabinoid deficient) ... as to seizures = depolarization induced suppression of excitation ( DSE) . phytocannabinoids metabolize into signaling that stops out of control cell signaling ( homeostasis)

[@xblack901]

BUT YOU KNOW THIS DUDE GETS ALCOHOL WASTED DRUNK

[@DymonBeats]

David Black this isn't about getting stoned it's about daily usage and it's effect on the, which you'd have to be an idiot to simply ignore them

[@adamrose6969]

Watching this while waiting for my wax plug 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@ZolekaMncwabe]

I became more spiritual...it made me calmer. I think it has helped with my suicidal thoughts, I feel more of the meaning of life.... Oh by the way I have a Masters in Biochemistry and my brain function is sharp as a Japanese knife

[@jaelyn104]

“is as sharp as a Japanese knife” *makes typo while talking about how weed isn’t effecting your grammar*

[@neurofiedyamato8763]

If you truly have a masters in biochemistry, you'd realize that the effects of weed isn't so overt. While it is not as harmful as other substances, it doesn't mean it is safe. Two wrong doesn't make a right. One unhealthy thing being socially accepted doesn't mean the other should too. Ideally neither should be accepted.

[@ZolekaMncwabe]

@@neurofiedyamato8763 that is an undeniable truth. Excess is not good ( I.e synthetic TCHs, and other THC concentrates) , but that being said, I think people fear drugs coz of some preconceived notions. Other than research based knowledge. To each their own.

[@blackbaron2572]

@@jaelyn104 yeah, its pretty clear she wasnt making any claims about her grammar.

[@onekendo]

God bless you

[@lovejesus7775]

7 years later I can confirm. This is 100 percent true

[@robnas6939]

marijuana defenetly changes your brain's chemistry. I've noticed changes in my behavior and in my way of dealing with life in general. I use to do a ton of edibles and in only one year and i have noticed that i struggle with memory, I lack motivation, and im more impulsive. Now im just focusing on leaving that mess behind. the idea that weed is harmless is just not true.

[@ryanfraine5586]

you noticing changes in your lifestyle isn't exactly valid proof of pot being bad. Besides, how you can directly blame those changes on marijuana? I could say "wow my life has gotten so much better since I started going for a 30 minute run before work every day", doesn't mean that the changes are a direct effect of the runs, just shows a random correlation for me as an individual.

[@jake98161]

Lol

[@BoringDad88]

Robert Cardenas Me too man. You're not alone. It can be hard to find support, but it's out there.

[@JohnDoe-us1ek]

David Townshend Different body different reaction. You might be a motivated individual off weed but I know a lot of lazy losers who do nothing but sit on their ass and smoke. Nothing on this earth is definitively good on a regular basis for everyone.

[@kingsantos6344]

Robert Cardenas you aint ready weed aint for u just for me😂🤣🤣

[@conormcgregorsretrdedfggot7780]

dont drink and drive dont smoke weed and be dumb take psychedelics and grow huge

[@fearlesswarrior8022]

That's my man

[@user-rr5ex7lo6b]

Think thats testosterone

[@djnoname3922]

weed and psychedelics tho

[@sunsetcatcha6842]

I smoked every day for almost 10 years. I come from a dysfunctional family, so I had many psychological problems, including an alcohol problem. The herb helped me understand that this is not the way and win over my damaged psyche. But now, after many years, I felt that it had served its purpose. I stopped rolling joints every day, out of respect for this beautiful plant. This is not as tobacco, this is a powerful tool, given to us by God to use properly. If you don't respect the herb, the herb will no longer respect you. Period.

[@CoolBeanzSon]

I started using weed once every couple weeks when it legalized in my state. I really loved the state it put me in and the perspective it gave me. It felt great almost every time. So I started using it more frequently until I was up to maybe 2-3 times per week. Then, out of the blue, I had the bad trip of a lifetime that put me so deep in a hole that I felt like I was never going to get out and had thoughts that I might have to kill myself to get out. I was having a vision of myself as a homeless person on the street with a completely fried brain, and my wife and daughter having left me. It was terrifying. It’s been 6 months since that incident. Part of me would like to believe it was just anomaly, but I’m scared to put it to the test…

[@darianv6774]

It s normal u had just a bad trip 🤣 but tbh i can t bealive it was rly that bad because i had bad trips on mdma lsd and mushrooms and this are bad trips because u can t sleap but on canabis u can sleap so why didn t u ?

[@zosmoove7986]

@@darianv6774 bro honestly sum of these comments are ridiculous I smoke weed daily and have for about 2 years graduated high school high asf the whole way thru and I have my own business I’m building now and still smoke weed daily guess erybody different

[@stayinganonymous.3172]

Seek therapy. It's not the weed. 'trip' lol

[@ChrisF_1982]

Weed isn't supposed to give you a trip.

[@robertfrost6421]

Call it a vision, many times my dreams are scary accurate or related very closely to things happening in the present or near future. I just think that it Crazy that we live in a society that feels that it Needs to do these things for enjoyment. I'm not talking about every once in a while so much, but really how many people do you know that smoke weed all the time or for years. Focus on your health and your hobbies and you will be much better off in the long run

[@Shrapnel-sq2uk]

Im a pretty heavy user but i work 40 hours a week and go to work sober as a dog. I don’t depend on marijuana for anything i honestly just enjoy smoking weed. all though i noticed it slightly help with my ADD. Ive never had symptoms of looking for quick reward or any mood problems other than a couple years ago i was going through hard times and i did depend on marijuana heavily then i started to have those symptoms. Id say its much more of a mindset problem. Specifically the mindset of “im stressed let me smoke some weed” or “im feeling down let me smoke some weed” and ect.

[@dallymoo7816]

Try taking a month off and come back lol.. not easy .. withdrawls are real.. insomnia I haven't slept or ate much this week and am rly not ok

[@lucusgriffith]

I've been smoking pot for years and I'm still smarter than 90% of ppl I talk to everyday.

[@Unimaginablegaming]

Same I'm a heavy user but I'm still smarter than a lot of people and have always done good in school. 😂

[@sebastiaan6161]

Omg you are so cool my man can i be you please?

[@jorgemeows]

Big big facts . Soberness comes only 1-10 days in a year 😂

[@spiffyspifferson8434]

Sad thing is... I believe you. No lie, most people walk around just DURRRRRRRR

[@mrjaredsoccer]

lucusgriffith you think you are but you’re probably stupid

[@mmommo-hx4dx]

like any addiction, it starts out slowly and harmless.

[@gimygaming8655]

So I got a question. What do you do if you smoke like everyday and feel like you can't remember basic things and are getting headaches often. Will you be able to go back if you stop and when. Also, how do you stop? I'm 14 about to be 15, btw. TW Background info: I used to cut really bad and it almost took my life. I have a very addictive personality and I stopped cutting and just started smoking and smoking. I am scared to stop cause I'm worried I'll go back to cutting. I just need to feel relaxed. When I get mad it's so uncontrollable trying to manage my emotions so getting rid of that was great, but now it's effecting my memory and skill. But I also feel like I need it cause it helps chronic pain. I have a bladder condition that causes constant bladder spasms, but the doctors can't find what's wrong so I like I'm in constant pain with a burning bladder and weed made it slightly better. Sorry for bad grammar, I'm too high to understand what is happening

[@gimygaming8655]

@Hush Money yea. That's the thing. They checked for infection and nothing. They did the cystoscopy test and it came out negative so they literally think nothing is wrong. Weed helped, but now even after how ever long ago I posted that (3 weeks) off of weed, I'm still not retaining the same information and I lose touch with reality a lot.