My Experience of Being a Teenage Stoner

[@Itschaboylamari]

Bruh this is the clearest 480p I have ever seen

[@jonathandunn7189]

😂😂😂 had me ded when i checked🤣🤣

[@nathan-oz5lw]

Ya never watched gangstas dont live that long

[@honeyt77]

yeah i know right???

[@spicytoast6890]

Wtf, but hoow

[@janderlaurencio1042]

@@spicytoast6890 lighting

[@Fighterofthenightman_]

Crazy to think parents back in the 70s didn’t know the difference between a tomato and pot plant

[@armaandhillonn]

my indian parents still don’t know. i’m thinking of getting a pot plant and have for a while lol

[@seanmcelhaney6407]

@@armaandhillonn lmaooo

[@gkt4224]

Parents now days still don’t know

[@seanmcelhaney6407]

@@gkt4224 for the most part they do unless they’re mormon or something idk

[@Crazycoolgamer]

@@armaandhillonn my parents would rather me grow my own than payin some dude so much and not knowin what could be in it (cause regardless imma do it so might as well do it the safest way)

[@kajuskup375]

*Marijuana can cause memory loss* This guy: remembers the exact date of when he smoked pot for the first time at 12 years old, remembers a game he was playing before he went off to go smoke weed. Me: Locks door, 5 sec later... Did I lock the door?

[@knowitall3892]

Short term not long term bro bro still a funny comment tho

[@ViridianCityCards]

It’s funny, when I’m stoned I’ll forget everything like my keys or where I left my drink, but then the next day I remember it all. Kind weird how it works

[@nick0164]

@@ViridianCityCards lmao once i forget something while high there’s no chance of that thought coming back😭

[@babvino]

bro lmfaooooooo

[@lonelybythemoon]

Bruh the door thing is such a nuisance, I'll get up like 10 times just to make sure I locked it😹

[@tbvolcomskater]

“Weed is something to do, when there’s nothing to do, that makes nothing to do, something to do”

[@ellestee55]

That’s the best description of weed I ever heard

[@leonardomena5179]

Underrated

[@willAnderson-n3h]

🤯

[@michaelsMW2movies]

I don't know what's more depressing, this man's story, or the fact that I lit a joint after agreeing with everything this man says...

[@maestrooscuro5299]

Both 😂

[@george4111]

Agreed I don’t even know why I still smoke anymore, getting high just feels the same

[@NefariousStyx666]

@@george4111 the moment you ask yourself why you even smoke is when you know you're addicted. Same thing with cigarettes for me too, recently I noticed that I'll always light a cigarette at any given time, not cause I'm stressed or anything. I just do. And then I asked myself why I'm even smoking and realized that I was getting addicted so I just stopped. I was also in the same situation with weed for a looong time too until one day I asked myself the same question. Just quit man, if you feel it's the right thing to do. I mean you already said you don't know why you even smoke anymore so might as well take the step.

[@toastymemes9346]

@@NefariousStyx666 i think he meant like why do i even smoke if my tolerance so high it doesn’t even feel like shit anymore. that not necessarily beging addicted like when my tolerance gets high i just take a break for a few weeks and i never have withdrawals. like when my tolerance gets high im like bru why tf am i even smoking this don’t feel like shit so i j stop for a bit.

[@Alifesalife]

@@toastymemes9346 don’t even need weeks for a t break 3/4 days is usually fine for me. I’ve never been a guy who goes through ounces a week tho

[@lawabiding9152]

I really listened for 5 minutes thinking the title said my experience being a child soldier

[@elladungey9059]

hahaha

[@misskija]

LMAO

[@PurpleLemurs]

You are entirely too high my friend

[@elijahblair7747]

Fried

[@xeniousthe2nd432]

Lunatic hahaha

[@just_houle5703]

I learned to be productive when I'm high, and smoke in moderation. Yall are crazy I've never had this many likes on anything ever on any sort of internet or social media platform thanks for all the likes💜🤙

[@billyjoe4627]

more people need to learn how to do this lol

[@Iba0001]

Exactly, weed doesn't make you lazy, depends on the kind of discipline you have

[@quincylewis2553]

Facts, if used correctly marijuana can definitely boost productivity and overall can help

[@ballsisstraightupthic4312]

@William Adisho at one point I just got tired of doing the same shit and just started stepping out of my boundaries and did shit that made me uncomfortable. Just do something new everyday uncomfortable is good

[@joel3926]

I’m glad that there’s others that are productive and use in moderation you don’t need to have big bongs or joints even literally small bongs just to put you in a calm headspace where you can feel it is an advantage in life I believe

[@carbonell123]

24 year daily stoner here. Tomorrow I want to quit. This video made me cry man, in so scared to do it but I have no choice. I'm 40 next year and my whole life is a blur. Wish me luck

[@fabionovelli3136]

How are you now?

[@carbonell123]

@@fabionovelli3136 Hi Fabio! Thanks for asking 🙏 I managed to stop but relapsed several times. I did 3 months and then smoked again. Am now on day 12 of my fourth attempt... How are things with you? Are you smoking?

[@fabionovelli3136]

@@carbonell123 My story is very similar. I am quitting again on exactly 10 days. It is not easy but can be done.

[@carbonell123]

@@fabionovelli3136 we're not that fat apart! I found that each time I approach quitting it gets easier, and I see my failed attempts as rehearsals... This time I'm determined to be clean for the summer! What is motivating you to stop? For me it is money, health, pride, energy and relationships. Weed kills all those for me.

[@TheDyslexicFlamengo]

You got this brother

[@mosephhh]

I’m sure all of us stoners are able to relate to this guy in some extent. My advice, as someone who is able to have goals and self improve while also smoking everyday, would be to just keep it to smoking at night. That’s one things that’s really helped me, because smoking during the day can really mess up your productivity for the rest of the day, of course there are rare cases where the opposite is true, but for the majority of us, day smokes only result in lazy unproductive days. Also, if you keep it to mainly just nights it gives you something to look forward to and help you relax at the end of the day.

[@bigman-pm7xy]

this is so true!

[@christianmontano9540]

I do this, I work construction with my dad and I always wait for the end of the day to smoke and it feels so much better than smoking through out the whole day

[@CykeCyke99]

I do road construction and yeah smoking at night is definitely the way to go, it gives me something to look forward to and I don’t like operating a machine high cause I feel like I don’t do as good as when I’m sober

[@buvai_]

i 100% agree with this. i'm a full time uni-student with a ton of debt and just a lot of mental shit going on, smoking a cone or two at night has really helped with easing the senses and levelling out each day.

[@tannerkraft3778]

About a year ago I started smoking almost every night as something to look forward too and to take my mind off some mental health shit. I’ve been smoking about 2-3 times throughout the day and it just doesn’t hit the same. And leave me to feel worse later. Nights are the way to go

[@chadchadingston374]

The most addictive thing about weed is that feeling that things become a little different, the unfortunate thing is that feeling of difference doesn’t always feel good yet I can’t stop going back to it.

[@Ohiik]

Yeah the little things that are different when ur high make you wanna do it more

[@_RobBanks]

It increases novelty.

[@IndraShining]

yes you can. you can stop, you just have to be honest with yourself and FOLLOW YOUR HEART! NOT YOUR MIND

[@fredshropshire4718]

Realist shit I’ve read this week

[@dre1324]

its an escape from reality for a couple hours

[@Ilikedagames-rf2fx]

I’m so happy that I started smoking only for recreational purposes. As soon as you start using any substance to “fix” something about yourself, you start going down a slippery slope. Everything in moderation.

[@phoenixjones7191]

not to sound preachy or weird or whatever but what worked for me was looking at them as things to be used ritualistically, only when certain criteria are met and not outside of that. Moved from a "fuck it why not?" thing in my head to a, I'm doing this for X reason.

[@UsuallyCully]

Exactly, there is a difference between why people smoke, it's not always depression or whatever. We all have different reasons and some are more dysfunctional than others. For example psychedelics can be used for healing and spiritual purposes, and it can be a life-saver for some people.

[@fade5832]

What about psilocybin mushrooms? or shrooms. also what about micodosing that or lsd

[@phoenixjones7191]

@@fade5832 shrooms are mose useful than lsd imo. That what my original comment was about

[@jimjon2206]

i used to only smoke it recreationally but then i got over the fear of buying it by myself and ever since then i spend all the money i earn on it :(

[@E-shinobi]

It really sucks how many of us started smoking weed at 12 and 13. If I could take it all back I would.

[@ConfusedRevolutionary]

I would’ve avoided so many inconvenient and embarrassing situations if I never smoked Marijuana. I am speaking from my experience. I am aware others manage to maintain the habit without it interfering with their lives or at least they tell themselves that.

[@direwolfy1470]

I at least wish I waited longer before I started smoking 13 was way too early.

[@davidhebenstreit2666]

Me: “Man this guy is speaking the truth” Also me: *hits bowl*

[@milobrosamer272]

@@Sebastian-fo4ud never

[@clearcut.editing]

@@Sebastian-fo4ud u mad bro?

[@angelslive915]

😭😭high asf rn

[@angelslive915]

@@Sebastian-fo4ud weirdo

[@IasonCSGO]

Me: Hits the puffco

[@aidaneberle12]

i’m 18 years old and you just described my life in vivid detail like you’ve been watching over me; you might have just saved me from a life of trying to act sober

[@xcon93]

Same bro

[@sandersamu4655]

Same but just overseas

[@philipthompson7444]

same here

[@michaelcraven3564]

For real bro

[@AndrewHodel56]

I’m 18 and I’m one month and one day sober. Once you stop everything gets better but like the dude said it doesn’t solve all your problems you still need to apply yourself.

[@flareshamin4779]

I feel like smoking weed is perfectly fine as long as it doesn’t impact you negatively. I love to learn when I get high, and I could never see myself becoming an alcoholic or ever trying anything else because nothing gives me the same feeling as smoking a bowl.

[@crustycritters6148]

Exactly when I'm high I can actually drive to

[@benzo3084]

@@crustycritters6148 please don't

[@Pimpinbeetle]

@@crustycritters6148 lmaoo

[@crustycritters6148]

@100 mayonnaise stfu

[@MrIanEntertainment]

@@crustycritters6148 why are you saying stfu? operating a car impaired is irresponsible and stupid

[@Lord_Juvens]

"Weed makes you okay with being bored." -Random Dude on the Internet

[@LD21333]

Most true statement of all time

[@randomdude4578]

This is true my brother and Im proud you've kept my words with you.

[@Lord_Juvens]

Thats the statement which made me realise that weed became part of my identity, yet I have so much more to offer. It became a daily thing which I’d do before bed and after waking up just to be ok with the monotony of life. Then I started to just fill in my time with useful stuff and slowly took out the weed. I do smoke from time to time, but I’m not spending 200€/week anymore on lowering my mental and physical health on the long run. Weed is nice and I like it, but it’s a too easy escape which will eventually make you waste so much time with nothing useful. In particular if you start identifying yourself as Stoner or what not, for me it was “weed wizard” as by my friends, the issue with that then is that you’re ok with that and instead of identifying yourself by who you really are with all those different aspects you limit yourself and your capabilities to something trivial as a guy that knows how to waste money, time and health.

[@leo-gw2ft]

-Randy from South Park

[@smokinjoe4709]

Everyday life is rather boring. I mean I love my family and enjoy my job, but shit just get boring and routine. So I can blow my whole life up, or just spark one up...

[@andreibaicu8819]

The trick to be productive on weed is moderation and loving the feeling of uncomfortable. When u lay on your couch, high, think of something to do that will count as productive when you're sober. Then, stand up from ur couch and do it. No matter the hassle, you get better and better with time.

[@natedog805402]

Underrated comment

[@Spooky-4000]

Horrible idea unless you want to a " productive stoner " which doesn't seem best. Maybe do all that you have to do in a day and use smoking weed as a reward for hard work...

[@NotGilmore]

I used to work 12-14 hrs a day 2 jobs, tiring kitchen jobs when I was younger., when I get home I reward myself with a joint and listen to music then reset. I also smoke after my training/workouts. Makes me feel much more relaxed. Was never a couch potato stoner. I’ve thought of it as privilege. It’s all about the mindset, there are thousands of succesful professionals and athletes that do/did smoke. As long as it’s in moderation its fine. I still do smoke but only a couple or three times per week.

[@natedog805402]

@@NotGilmore thats how I am. I noticed that I'm way less sharp than my friends at doing normal things, even after years of everyday all day smoking. so I quit for 4 years and now I only do a couple times a week after work/workouts are done. I'm happy with my system now

[@natedog805402]

@@NotGilmore I feel you man strain is huge because I'm in illegal state and all the plugs literally don't know what kind of weed it is 99 percent f the time so nothing is consistent and I think that's why I couldn't get used to it all the way

[@prim0016]

for me, weed is one of the best things that ever happened to me. I smoke, the high me points out all the problems i need to fix, and i fix it. I also get super motivated to workout while high so i get up and workout. Dunno if i could give it up

[@lukeleonard1160]

Lazy people who smoke are just lazy people, this guy took a L

[@Cjesso3]

@@lukeleonard1160 Yeah that is not true. Everyone likes to pretend that weed is not addictive and has no effect on your work ethic or motivation or ability to think clearly, but it undeniably is and does, whether or not you like to workout when you're high. Yeah it's true that some people function better than others when they're high, but they aren't functioning at their best. This is coming from almost a decade of daily smoking that I have yet to shake the habit of. Everything this man said is true, and if you don't believe him than keep smoking and find out for yourself.

[@AyeAye-tw2hv]

@@Cjesso3 not at all bro, i also feel motivated when smoking, it also helps people with eating... it’s got many benefits. If you get addicted, you just have an addiction kind of personality

[@ScagAteHer]

ur one of the lucky ones

[@Cjesso3]

@@aztec6535 I hope you're right man, but being born and raised in San Francisco, I know far too many burnouts than I'd like to.

[@smigabruv1912]

u ppl saying “weed doesn’t make u lazy” like bro it literally depends on the person, it can be amazing for some ppl and heavily damaging to others jus stop bein so naive

[@pmclockwatcher2230]

You are the naive one, after all it’s a drug like all others. It definitely makes life more enjoyable but at what cost? Taking your mind off priorities? Being in your own head? In your own little world?

[@bigloc1779]

@@pmclockwatcher2230 all of those yeah...and thats oke. Alcohol is a drug too and the standard housewife stereotype can down 2-3 glasses of wine a day. I rather smoke weed than drink knowing that it doesnt affect the next day and i can still be productive the next day

[@bigloc1779]

How is that naive..the only thing that wouldve been better to say was “weed doesn’t necessarily make u lazy”

[@pmclockwatcher2230]

@@bigloc1779 yes you can but your subconscious is altered and overtime it all adds up shows up all at once.

[@ohnahitsu]

@@pmclockwatcher2230 bro look into research bc goddamn u dk what u talkin

[@snoopdgodoubleg2177]

I can’t smoke everyday anymore, but using it as a reward after a long ass day is groovy. Helps me sleep/recover from working out.

[@maxfinch4430]

this is so true and it’s so hard to stop especially when you have friends who all smoke weed everyday and it feels damn near impossible to break the cycle. you feel fucking trapped and anxious when you aren’t high, then when you are high you question whether this is really what you want to be doing with you life. i was depressed for a year because my social life was nonexistent outside of smoking weed with my friends, and honestly i’m still trying to heal from that. it’s just when your actually high you think it can’t be that bad, but after weeks months years you look back and it’s all just kind of a blur where you haven’t moved forward or improved yourself, you just search for being high again all day and that becomes you hobby and your purpose. really hard to quit especially the first month

[@slinkid9410]

Hello are you me?

[@gingey1853]

Yes. Me.

[@shisueeey7921]

fax man I feel this shit so hard

[@kekomedia4519]

Wtf this is me

[@slinkid9410]

I would like to say that for those who are looking to break from the weed trap there is a few things I did that helped a lot to stay away and self heal. This will be long. First of all just like the guy in the video I had terrible social skills before I smoked. When I was smoking this only made it worse. Everytime I was in a social situation I questioned everything I would say. I would overthink and not really be listening to what people said. When I was in social situations I realized my social skills deteriated each time which only made me question myself more. It's a viscous cycle that gets worse and worse. Confidence dropped, anxiety increased which led to depression, and the solution was more weed. So I questioned to myself, what can I do to re gain confidence, and happiness? I remembered the days when I was confident and questioned what I was doing other than not smoking. After all, when I started smoking I was still confident. And there were many people in the world who smoked everyday and were successful. And then it finally hit me. Personal growth. Yep, personal growth. The problem with weed is it makes you comfortable. It makes you comfortable with yourself and your life. It brings pleasure, and it makes it harder to do things that are "hard" like good habits such as excercise and cooking. I remembered I was terrible at having good habits but at my best just before I started smoking everyday I had lots of good habits, and even more importantly I was getting out of my comfort zone as much as possible. Practising new habits and getting out of your comfort zone helps you grow as a person. It sucks at the start but if your keep at it no matter what it is, eventually you see results. That was the key to improving my confidence, which brought me happiness and what stopped me being in my head and questioning everything. It was almost my purpose in life was to grow myself as a person. As a man, you need a purpose. I know it's corny but still. As someone who was young and had yet found my purpose, what I did to give me a purpose was self growth. I know how "become an alpha male youtube channel" bullshit that sounds but the one thing you will find in common with almost all stoner's who are not happy is they have no purpose, and they don't practice self growth.

[@Ellecramer]

Loneliness is the root cause of everything bro

[@nat3b]

hella true . reason people smoke😂

[@halolime117]

@@nat3b and drink 😂

[@rodneyhedrick3145]

Preach bro, what sucks it's alll this new innovation just making it easier to get high basically with anything, and seems as if it's really targeted to childeren.

[@Sketch_Sesh]

Yeah, most of my vices were driven by loneliness

[@XXassassin71]

@@rodneyhedrick3145 Yes and no, No cause teenagers will always find a way, a yes because carts now can be used in schools without alerting teachers or drug dogs

[@Alex-gl6re]

“5 minutes of epiphanies then ur a stone cold moron” damn that’s facts

[@nbalife5957]

there are things you can buy that are called dose

[@nbalife5957]

you can use it every couple weeks and it’s manages a dose for you and can be very helpful for creative work

[@TheFlyersguy12]

@@nbalife5957 im interested, where do i find this?

[@1998kid1]

They sell them at select dispensaries , little dose pens

[@jnqiw1554]

@@1998kid1 it's really not that helpful, you get a 3 second hit of a low THC concentrate when you could just limit yourself, plus dose pens are expensive as fuck

[@Mropop]

What hit me the most was when he said at 30 he was smoking and looking back he had his entire life still ahead of him. Im 26 and i feel like i haven’t accomplished shit due to weed and it feels like ive left it too late to be successful in ways that i want to, but this is exactly what i needed to hear. From today im quitting weed and cigarettes and getting my shit together, i still got so much time ahead of me and im not about to waste any more of it

[@mitchelgreen891]

Hope your journey since has been successful!

[@iankaminski7879]

Good look man you got this shit !

[@maxmax5018]

good luck you got this

[@icaroioi]

go for it, man! its not going to be a comfortable path but it will pay off! ask for help too... good luck

[@stocktalk9271]

I’m in exact same place and 26 thanks for commenting it inspired me to do the same I hope I can make it through 10 years of constant use all day everyday

[@markjiannino5643]

I can't imagine smoking at such a young age. If I smoked that early in life I would've been a completely different person

[@jakecalvert6728]

Where I live its normal for 12 year old to smoke weed

[@moshe7001]

@@jakecalvert6728 damnnn

[@ThatDudeDavid252]

@@jakecalvert6728 sorry to hear that brother that’s too young

[@jekxc2264]

i can it was definitely helping with social problems and home issues i still smoke but im glad i did when i was young it gave me a big boost in life and almost made me mature faster then all of the kids in my school that weren’t smoking at the time, and im not telling anybody to start young i just felt it really helped me

[@nathaneluchiha5141]

I started chiefn at 13 I’m 15 and still b cheifn daily I’m doing fine

[@tonyrodriguez9278]

We fr lived the same, couldn’t talk while high n can only socialize when drunk

[@jaketopia2652]

same

[@killtheZOG]

Same

[@cMind607]

Every time I’m high I just get sleepy and wanna be in my own space lmfaoo. Every type of weed, doesn’t matter which way I smoke it either.. shit sucks.

[@johnnyscorp5893]

That’s what u got from that? 😂

[@johnnyscorp5893]

But same

[@nolanbourgouin9500]

I'm 34 , started smoking Cannabis at 17. I will agree that it is not for kids in highscool. I barely graduated because I was just so enamored and distracted from studies. I wasn't even supposed to graduate. I was lucky to have a teacher that passed me anyway.I ended up growing a passion for growing. And giving to people for medical purposes. There are many directions cannabis can take you. It's all about making smart decisions in life.

[@YourMom-de3gj]

That’s me I’m putting other shit before school and I’m not doing good I’m school how do you get the teacher to pass you because mine would never 😔

[@nolanbourgouin9500]

@@YourMom-de3gj I was HIGHLY participating in class just never did my homework and failed tests. I had a twin sister in my class and I think he felt bad if we didnt graduate together. (It was economics class)There's plenty of time in your future to smoke. At least grad from hs, before part taking and see it as a reward,not a coping mechanism.

[@neekbot]

I wanna become a grower so bad

[@nolanbourgouin9500]

@@neekbot what's stopping you? Illegal state?

[@kingsera6856]

@@nolanbourgouin9500 even thats not stopping you

[@tylerhrenko6177]

I think anyone who started smoking at a young age can relate to this stories on MULTIPLE levels.

[@landino4624]

Feels kinda scary to relate to his story while you're a teenage stoner in these trying times.

[@calebhouser2729]

I hear you

[@arjunt973]

no fr bro

[@Karina4News]

It’ll get u thru it I promise. 21 now but started smoking when I was 15 and it got me thru some shit

[@connormarsh8923]

honestly same dude it’s crazy

[@loto7197]

You're not smoking the same thing he was smoking as a teenager. The stuff you're smoking much more potent and much more harmful for your still developing brain.

[@marcelw5797]

Hey I’m 16 years old, today is my sixth day sober after 2 years of smoking daily.

[@ginger1531]

Nice one

[@sam93639]

congrats bro keep going 💪🏼

[@derrickbosler9704]

Keep going bud

[@Jomama12]

You got this my guy

[@bambeau728]

Push on, you got it

[@mizuko6132]

This is a cool video. He’s not putting weed down like a PSA. Just telling his experience of being a dissociative stoner. Even talking about himself before smoking to give you an idea that it didn’t solve his social issues. Everyone is different.

[@franzbeckenbauer7170]

Great video, thx for posting. For the love of God to any kids out there wanting to experiment with cannabis please hold off until your 18/19. And secondly do not consume daily! Once a month at most. Good luck.

[@xXHighRiderzXx]

I smoked weed every single day since I was 12 years old. In high school i never stepped on the campus sober....I'm 23 years old now and I haven't smoked in 2 months... pray for me to keep this streak up!!!!!! It was hard to break off this addiction since I been smoking for 11-12 years ...

[@xXHighRiderzXx]

To anybody seeing this comment .. it took me 2-3 years of trying to quit and constantly failing due to my withdrawals ... trust me ... if I can do it ... so can you ... it just takes time .. but you have to honestly want change ..

[@BLN-xd9hz]

@@xXHighRiderzXx how you doing

[@shervon]

Still going?

[@xXHighRiderzXx]

@@BLN-xd9hz yes !!! And I'm changing my lifestyle and starting to workout , I've lost 30 pounds so far in these few months and still pushing strong to loose more. Thanks for checking in much love.

[@xXHighRiderzXx]

@@shervon ^^^^ appreciate checking in , 2021 is all about recovering from all the bad habits I've had my entire life. I'm doing great so far!

[@kachowsimpson2886]

Everyone keeps saying weed makes them antisocial. When i smoke I just keep rambling about shit. I love talking while high, but even when i'm sober i like explaining things so weed probably just exaggerates that

[@knowitall3892]

Who doesn’t get high and love hearing or telling a great story I’m with you

[@_RobBanks]

I hate talking when I’m high, but I am kind of quiet to begin with. When I get the perrico or alcohol I enjoy talking.

[@StarvingIndieDev]

I've got a friend like that. Doesnt say much when sober but man when he smokes he just doesnt stop. Bugs me out sometimes. I'm the opposite tho, can't think of anything to say when stoned.

[@gus6877]

I used to be like this but after a while I really became quite and reserved myself when I get high

[@adolescencetsportstv9199]

@@StarvingIndieDev that’s so true, it’s not that I don’t want to talk. I just don’t have anything important to say so I just don’t talk unless it’s for a reason

[@jeremymunene5304]

"Herb reveals you to yourself" - Bob Marley

[@trashboat2687]

More like LSD

[@ethan.taylor]

@@trashboat2687 more like shrooms

[@ozmaboom2585]

@@ethan.taylor fair enough statement

[@staticsyndrome2011]

more like all of those things

[@alonzo943]

I see that

[@pilot_mountain595]

4 months clean after quitting cold turkey. Everyday’s a battle but i’m happy with my choice. Sending love and prayers to anyone struggling with addiction ❤🙏

[@slinkid9410]

"My only desire was some outside validation. And then to just manage my emotions" That hit me in the heart

[@mimszanadunstedt441]

Thats how my older brother became hopeless on prescriptions and tried heroine and more, cuz the only attention he got was being the asshole who rips the biggest bong and stumbles around.

[@squigglygull1795]

I’m 17, quit weed about 4 month ago after starting at 13 pretty much daily. This guys story is pretty much identical to how I felt it’s crazy. If you’re in a similar boat, you CAN break the cycle❤️

[@scooterbongs7660]

17 to brother ouss ouss fuck weed

[@organic4millennials308]

Bro u just cant afford some bud

[@lilungus4875]

hey man, in the same situation as you. care to chat maybe?

[@rumpleforeskin7026]

ur 18 now how did things go

[@doga55shole92]

Dang watching this made me realize how smoking weed changed my life I’ve been smoking since I was 12 I’m 17 now and I’ve managed to smoke away a good portion of my brain I stoped talking to people I liked to be around I switched to AL-alternative learning because I couldn’t even think straight in school anymore it’s like everything I do is consumed by weed I really feel like a degenerate loser

[@maxabillionpotatoesandonio3936]

I think that weed affects people differently, I was a star student with a 4.0 gpa, but I was waking and baking every day...

[@castanho009]

@J13 there are functional alcoholics as there are functional stoners. Doesn’t mean you are not addicted and you are not suffering from the effects of the drug you are consuming.

[@halolime117]

Yeah same here, weed has improved everything for me, it’s honestly sad how some people get destroyed by it :/

[@castanho009]

@@halolime117 drugs do not destroy anyone. The reasons why one starts needing to use them regularly is what destroy us. I smoke since I was 14, which was a decade ago: I have a master degree, a girlfriend who I’ve been 5 years with and I’m now moving into my first house. Still I have to sometimes stop the daily use and control my addiction, because I start noticing side effects such as depression, tiredness, etc. I think it’s important to speak freely on these things and to be aware that nothing is only good or only bad, so knowledge is crucial. One thing I’d advise for new smokers or veteran smoker is to not smoke before sleep. It’s the worst time to smoke, since thc will impede the REM sleep phase and without it your body and mind will not recover well enough. (This is something I’ve been working on, since my favorite joint is the one I smoke in the silence of the night, alone, while I think about my day and life)

[@thesnipingspider3852]

@@castanho009 what if you can only smoke to sleep? Like I’m at a point where if I don’t smoke at night I can’t sleep

[@lukehendrickson8548]

nerd

[@PhilippeEzanno]

Thanks for being honest, i really can relate to your story. I’ve started when i was 16, it’s been 38 years for me. I’ve know for a while that i should stop, even though it wasn’t an everyday habit, it was constant and since the pandemic something else do alone, in the evening… sure i strech, workout, play music but the beatdown and the guilt is real afterwards like you mention it.Being, tired, zoned out, forgetful, disconnected,self centered are all part of the after effect and i’m done with it. I made a decision on my 54th bday to quit. It’s only been a week but it feel strong in my resolve. Time to see what my life is going to be without it !

[@juice1530]

This guy: **remembers what he did in the 1970s while high** Me: forgot what I had for breakfast this morning

[@ThisisStephennn]

Different kind of weed lol

[@alexheise110]

Not remembering what you ate is normal

[@pmclockwatcher2230]

@@alexheise110 no it’s not normal ....

[@SoushamyaMajumderUGENG]

Off da cali kush....

[@juandavidtrujilloaristizab3764]

Didn't even have breakfast homie

[@jackhall5913]

Wow, this guy literally just explained the last 10 years of my life since I started smoking. Ive been sober for 2 weeks and finally feel like myself again. Weed has given me so much, but taken so much away. Weed made me understand myself and my creative ability, with music, and looking at things from different perspectives. But the self isolation has robbed me of so many experiences and opportunities. Thank you for this message and the inspiration to continue to quit smoking.

[@mileshewitt7515]

How's sobriety going?

[@regularrandom6045]

What's ur taste in music?

[@jackhall5913]

@@mileshewitt7515 really well. I started my own hardscaping business, have been exercising a lot and going to school part time. Stopping It was one of the most painful things I’ve gone through. Having to actually go outside and face the world. But it gets easier and easier every day.

[@jackhall5913]

@@regularrandom6045 I like dream pop, indie alternative, indie folk, hard rock, lo fi, psychedelic rock and some others primarily.

[@G8tr1522]

​@@jackhall5913 your struggle sounds similar to mine. You have a hardscaping business? what's it like having an LLC? Does it make sobriety easier or harder? I'm an electrician trying to find positive outlets.

[@taimeuppe6174]

I started at 15 in 1970 and still smoke daily...own 2 houses raised 2 daughters and have 3 grandkids..weed isn't for everyone , but its a fact of life

[@ericroe8342]

@@2cautious nah

[@taimeuppe6174]

@@2cautious i might

[@bwil3112]

@@2cautious it’s weed not crack

[@Alexandrius_Caesar]

Weed was much weaker back in your day. Entirely different drug. The detrimental effects are far more noticeable when you’re smoking hydro for years.

[@riokhutchful]

@@Alexandrius_Caesar you spittin

[@ytcornlyfe6439]

The weed cycle and detaching yourself from relationships/people and being depressed I'm sure every teenage/early 20s smoker can relate too so so much. Thank you for sharing your experience

[@Pagan_Fears]

Cryptopsy fucking slaps

[@circles9275]

When i was younger, i always sent my friends messages. It was ALWAYS me trying to encourage everyone else to be social. You know what? Its not weeds fault they never called me or messaged me, they never did anyways. These people, this world, is awful. They were bad friends. I always put 10x more effort into my relationships than ANYONE else. Weed just said “hey, they arent going to change, they arent worth it, love yourself instead” and i say, ok to that!

[@ytcornlyfe6439]

​@@Pagan_Fearsfuck yes 🤙

[@caerulipes]

No

[@caerulipes]

My guy I’m pretty Shure you were just shitty and depressed already

[@cadenmarshall8751]

What resonated with me was when he mentioned weed creates habits (laziness) that are hard to break even when sober. I’ve quit for about two months now and even though I feel much better, I still lounge around wasting time way more than I should because that’s what I’m used to. I’m working on forcing myself to get up and do things I know I need to be doing, but it’s still uncomfortable and hard to break those old routines. Weed really becomes a lifestyle for a lot of people including myself.

[@tyronejones4245]

I had the same problem. Now I'm an extremely driven person to the point that I can't stand to sit idly without getting something done. You'll get there if you stay sober and really set your mind to becoming a motivated person. Goal setting is a skill that really helps the process as well.

[@dariomartinez6358]

Yeah weed just accentuates what you are, if you are a lazy, anxious, depressive person and you abuse weed (like smoking everyday) it will take a toll on you, i wouldnt say weed is the origin of the problems we already have mental health issues which get worse by abusing not just weed but any substance

[@erikl9146]

@@tyronejones4245 Any tips?

[@Gdsamplify]

@@dariomartinez6358 if it accentuates what you are then why don't high output people use it to increase their output.

[@Cbd_7ohm]

​@@dariomartinez6358 The research doesn't coincide with your claims.

[@austin3722]

You don’t know how much I needed this brother

[@cammejia5665]

good luck!

[@DJFaNaTiiC]

There’s a funny ass accurate meme that goes “I get stupid fucking high > I hyper-analyze my character flaws and vow to change them > I forget” and repeat lol. Crazy how the weed will give me that sense of clarity but if I start smoking constantly again I just become numb and the weed kind of tells me to lay off again. I guess that’s moderation but moderation is something I’m working on.

[@DJFaNaTiiC]

Yeah just smoked and it threw me off my shit. Back on the wagon lol

[@BaysideTub217]

It’s because when you analyze yourself, you start to notice the “shitty” things about yourself, and it leaves you with a feeling of damn… if that makes sense, which nothing like another hit won’t erase

[@erasumus]

You’ve got to write the epiphany down then work on it when sober

[@Mackathne]

Quitting was the best thing that ever happened to me. You get fake insights, but at the end of the day it means nothing when you do nothing about it

[@DJFaNaTiiC]

@@Mackathne yup. To a degree there’s some real insight, but when you’re high every day it’s a ton of overthinking damn near every situation in your life. There has to be direction to see what changes you can/should be applying to your life

[@oloxhossono1956]

I was a stoner through most of my teenage years, i quit when i was around 22. at my age now, 27, of i try and smoke I sit there and wonder how on EARTH i used to smoke this crap every day. it really throws a wet blanket over your cognitive and emotional function. it sure does make you creative that much is certain for me, but it’s just not worth the setbacks. i think it should be used as a tool, for creative purposes on occasion. but it has to be used as a tool. if you’re just doing it haphazardly it can be extremely detrimental to you. don’t let stoners who think they can function on it tell you it’s harmless. it’s not. just be careful and vigilant :)

[@PeyoteCoyote97]

It’s common for people to develop a superiority complex once they stop using flower. When you say “how did I smoke this crap” which crap do you mean? The spectrum of different strains is so vast that effects differ drastically. Some people can maintain a long term healthy relationship with weed. I guess you just didn’t have the will power for that. Don’t look down upon people who do

[@terrenceatk4682]

This is my life story and I’m only 17. I want to stop but I love weed too much.

[@235papi6]

Just smoke everyday Fuk it But control urself do wjat u gotta do in life like school or work

[@TayTheGodFather]

Nah bro if you want to stop it’s going to take discipline. Restrain yourself from smoking weed on certain days of the week. Example: don’t smoke during the week days and only smoke on weekends. During the week work toward your goals and what you need to do in the present such as school, work, and what ever it is you need to do. Also try to incorporate new hobbies in your life what ever you are interested in. It could be sports, reading, learning to play an instrument/ language, exercising, cars, and variety of other things man. Set goal and work towards them during the week, start of with small short term goals then make long term goals. Eventually you will build enough discipline to quit weed for good, and I’m not saying it will be easy because it’s not going to be easy. But it’s worth it. And if you don’t want to stop that’s ok just do it in moderation like I said only smoke on weekends and week days work on goals and things that need to be done to better you’re life. Hope this helped brother god bless 🙌🏾

[@sadboyteo6186]

Same exact situation here

[@Villlxn]

It’s gonna get bad dude

[@reackizback]

@@235papi6 not everybody is able to do that weed hit some people different

[@trainattendant5810]

Before I got into pot, I was heavily into glue sniffing & any kind of pill I could pop. This was at 13 in 1981. Incidentally my dad bought me my first bag of buds. I figured pot was safer than glue & pills. It is, but I still had bad consequences early on. By my sophomore year in high school I was dropping acid at least once a week. After I got an after-school job in a restaurant I had nightly access to cocaine thu my tips. In my junior year I was so coked up I couldn't see straight. As if the progression wasn't enough, I started smoking PCP & waking up in hospital emergency rooms after having seizures from the dust. Got clean & sober in 1993.

[@waya4202]

u was messed up man good u got sober

[@Owbly]

What a story man, thanks for sharing, I'm glad you changed

[@trainattendant5810]

@@Owbly Thank-You! By the Grace of God.

[@trainattendant5810]

@@waya4202 Thank-You!

[@anotherdeadguy12]

Hope ur still sober dude

[@nolightescapeshere]

One cannot wander in the forest for 10 years and walk out in 10 days. Thanks for the video. I've been a daily smoker since 16 and I'm 27 now. I look back and wish I'd spent that time developing skills or talents. I gave up drinking four years ago, and I know there's still time. Thanks for sharing friend

[@Iddo97]

I'm clean for 1.5 years. I used to look back in regret but I have learned to appreciate that it's part of my story. Unconsciously I use that regret to push me in life and I am doing well. Also, I know I could have been in a way different place now if I wasn't high 24/7 for all of my teens but I learned to appreciate all the great experiences and friends I made along the way. Stay strong brother.

[@andrewmeece8673]

Well said

[@mimszanadunstedt441]

Giving up drinking is big, congratulations!

[@YANNI_777]

This has given me the push to finally stop smoking weed, I’m 19 and was already getting tired of this cycle I’m that stuck in thank you for sharing your story you are planting the seed in many peoples heads that there’s more to life than this thank you Bill.

[@igorblyat7839]

Man I'm 19 too and I really wanna quit smoking...all my friends are doing exams and I'm just sitting on my ass at home watching KZbin all day and then going out and drinking with them later. I do absolutely fucking nothing all day when I know the things that I should be doing. I don't know if I'll have the power to quit.

[@sergioabloh4937]

@@igorblyat7839 i believe in you bro you’re meant for more than this

[@BurntBeanNoe]

@@igorblyat7839 same boat as you. Taking the school year off and just played games and smoked. Shits depressing really. The money wasted and just not doing nothing else. I hope i can break this cycle as well and find a different purpose

[@alexa4der632]

I feel you im 19 and have been in the cycle for 2 years. Trying to break it is hard

[@SaintsUnited]

I smoke weed once an a while. So does my dad but once I tried it when I was 18 he told me ground rules that 1. Never smoke when you're emotional or going through issues 2. Treat weed like alcohol, it's nice to have once and a while but don't abuse it 3. Don't smoke on your own And from then on I've made sure it's never grabbed a hold of me. If i'm going to smoke it will be with a group of friends usually on friday night so it doesn't interfere with my work. Great video though Bill, subbed :))

[@kobejones3869]

If you can't control your own self and you need papas rules you shouldn't be smoking, just dont be fucking dumb, his one rule should be "have common sense"

[@SaintsUnited]

@@kobejones3869 that's just obvious though, well at least in my eyes

[@SaintsUnited]

@@kobejones3869 also i never said i needed my dads rules. he's the one who showed me weed and he told me a few things before i done it back in the day. Don't be an arsehole about it

[@tomcadogan9047]

this the most virgin shit i’ve ever read

[@jonathandiaz-ef6th]

Thats sum bs smoke weed everyday

[@GSCfr]

Smoking has always been weird for me. On one hand, It killed my motivation to make any real progress in school or work. On the other, it relieved a lot of my social anxiety and gave me a new perspective on some of my negative characteristics. Weed opened my mind, it forced me to see and recognize character flaws of mine that i was ignorant to, and by addressing those flaws i truly believe i became a slightly better person. Simultaneously, weed killed my aspirations and career goals, i quit caring about school and i lost any direction i had in life.

[@bigtroll5229]

I feel this bro. Really helps my extreme social anxiety but makes me unmotivated and not care ab doin things that actually better myself. Hard to explain but I feel what u said 100%

[@sneakycactus8815]

Holy shit same. Exactly the same. That makes 3 of us.

[@gyro_elongated1285]

@@sneakycactus8815 well shit im dropping out rn but my mental health is better i guess that makes 4 of us

[@jennythewall2191]

well I guess that makes 5 of us bc as I was reading this I realized this is the best way to put my relationship with weed

[@thickship5392]

That’s six of us because before smoking I was dead set on college now I’m failing out of it and smoking every day

[@BrokenFingerzz]

if you’re reading this, everything will be ok

[@oscardavis3647]

thanks man. this a real underated comment but i needed that so much rn with whats going on

[@RyanL1430]

@@oscardavis3647 if u ever need to talk i’m a good listener!!!

[@kyleholt3733]

@@oscardavis3647 same here man same here

[@StoneIslandJezus]

@@oscardavis3647 yup hope youre doing oke brother 👊

[@aj3852]

@@oscardavis3647 hope you’re good man , I’m still here getting mad anxious about still smoking weed as I have my practice exams coming up soon in September onwards . Scary times man , I’m hoping for the best

[@spike8273]

It's honestly crushing how relatable this is. I'm 17 it feels like we have lived almost the same life. Thank you for posting this video

[@mmm-si5ih]

I can say exactly the same thing.

[@adrd208]

Ok if you're only 17 listen, stop now. No drugs dude just don't. I'm in my mid 40s and life is struggle, I'm broken. The rest of your life is much longer than you know.

[@grafit420]

I'm extremely glad that this video popped out in my recommended. I'm 20, I've been smoking weed since my 15 and you have described things and emotions that are extremely similar to my current situation. Although I still try to blame it on the current covid situation, I still have a feeling that something is bad even without it. So far, I never had a chance to talk with someone older that experienced it. I have so many questions that are unanswered... even though, it's just a video, I felt like I had a conversation with you. I don't think that you ever thought that some random guy from Slovakia could share so many feelings. Thank you for that man.

[@nicolasvuola5574]

If you ever feel like you need to quit but in the back of your head you think “I’m too far gone”, your not. Studies have proven that if you started smoking while you were adolescent you can stop smoking for about 1-2 years and your brain will fully redevelop and go back to normal

[@grafit420]

@@nicolasvuola5574 Sounds great, but it's mostly about the thoughts that went through my head, for example when I was high zoned out alone in my flat, looking at the wall, deep in my mind. Thoughts that you would never think about if you were sober, but fascinates you even when you're sober. It probably sounds kinda dumb but it's hard for me to describe.

[@BillHowie]

Thanks for commenting Stefan. I'm happy to know that you found some value in my story. And you'e right about not knowing what kind of impact it would have on someone from another part of the world.

[@bonvienhd9201]

In 20 smoking since i was 17... I felt mysef reborn... I had male friend ... Now i'm smoking ..... Dunno make me feel...normal....have a nice easter guys, smoke becouse you want not becouse you need.

[@Cod-specialcase]

Man I’m watching this at 15

[@IlmurOsp]

i started smoking at 13, now im 21 and i still smoke daily, i've been trying to take it down a notch lately, but it's hard af. can't sleep, always stressed out lol

[@IlmurOsp]

@@2cautious if it was that easy, I would've by now. Trust me my guy, I've tried but addiction is a bitch

[@chrisbrady7047]

That’s why you can’t sleep if you really think about it

[@IlmurOsp]

@@chrisbrady7047 yeah I know, I've had insomnia since I was a kid though, but the weed definitely didn't help lol

[@chrisbrady7047]

@@IlmurOsp ya I did to I quit smoking last September I feel like it’s ok to take a couple of hits with your friends once in awhile but when it comes down to it easy to quit smoking if you really want it

[@maxgolden8060]

Same. In the past couple weeks or so I’ve been trying to cut it down a bit. If I was smoking 3 times a day I’d try for 2 tomorrow. Once I get down to basically just smoking at night (where I’m at now) then I just smoke later and later into the night. Hopefully I’ll get to be able to go a full day without it and sleep well. I think it’s about realizing you don’t have to do it all at once.

[@basedprophet]

This comment section making me feel normal thought i was the only one having a negative experience from abusing weed

[@fionahodkinson8346]

Me too

[@Zanooz]

Idk what you're experiencing but, take about a month off from smoking, and then smoke only the littlest bit you can imagine, about 3 times a day, for another month. See if it helps. Goodluck!

[@JPort561]

@@Zanooz why?

[@c0rkum]

I’m twenty six, over a year sober and while my life has took off in a more positive direction I still see a lot of those problems I had from smoking weed from the ages of 13-25 in myself. To any younger people who are watching this and smoke I really hope that you can pay attention to how weed is affecting you in a completely honest way and kick it to the curb if it’s affecting you negatively especially in a social manner. I went from extremely social to being unable to express myself in any meaningful way. That’s one of my biggest regrets in life though I am proud of myself for where I’m at now.

[@wilhelmvg9978]

Also 26 with a bit over a month sober. Remember that if you were smoking weed habitually for years, then you likely had issues with anxiety/depression to begin with. These things will still need to be addressed once you get sober, and if you don’t you’ll be more tempted to backslide to smoking again

[@fiightergoat]

I’m 17 just stopped a week ago after 2 years of smoking 24/7 I still don’t feel quite like myself, and I have anger issues apparently

[@markray6113]

@@fiightergoat nah the anger is normal for people who quit after heavy use it will pass after week two or so at least it did for me, just think of it as your brain realigning itself after all that thc chilled it out lol

[@wilhelmvg9978]

@@fiightergoat dude you’re still in active withdrawal. The first two weeks are hell, and I’m proud of you for making it through a single week. Even though I’m a stranger, I sincerely implore you to keep going. Words cannot describe how much better you’ll feel once you are completely THC free. It literally feels like being reborn, and I’m not misusing the word “literally”. The difference is tremendous. You’re on the cusp of real adulthood. If you keep smoking you run the risk of seriously fucking up your life in terms of missed opportunities, and also fucking your brain up for years.

[@oletos7180]

i don’t get this it makes people less social i love meeting new people and smoking and talking even while not high i can socialize perfectly i would if you could elaborate your opinion more

[@minecraftkid-wk1vv]

For me, whenever I get high I get way more happy and more social in my experience. It makes me way more fun and accepting of other people. I just be vibing and upping the mood.

[@GafasTelevisivas]

one of the advantages of ADHD is that THC doesnt make you "slow", you just get focus and relaxed (at least me)

[@anon6706]

I'm pretty sure I have undiagnosed ADHD. Weed always does the same for me, I am far more focused and relaxed when I'm stoned, I can concentrate and not go off track on things and actually pay attention. I've taken MDMA and coke a few times too and they make me super chilled out even at some pretty high doses that would have most people super jittery and hyped up. If I recall correctly that's a super common ADHD side effect thats stimulants actually calm you down and why they prescribe things such as adderall. Maybe I should get checked.

[@GafasTelevisivas]

@@anon6706 dont eat sugar, at least it helps me to be less hyperactive

[@ad-xu2hp]

Yes!!

[@refreshh5]

@@anon6706 That has nothing to do with ADHD. Feels like that because stimulants help you focus but I don't have ADHD and coke does the same for me

[@AshLey-yf1qw]

@@refreshh5 yeah same with me I don’t have adhd but when I need to ace a test, I pop a couple of addys and I’ll have it in the bag lmao

[@ryanbledsoe3028]

Started april 2014 quit march 2020 and my words flow like a river and I can think straight so think I'm gonna stay straight

[@pmclockwatcher2230]

That’s what’s up, on my own journey right now, and I’m starting to see change.

[@ViridianCityCards]

Whatever works for you my friend.

[@JosiahLevandusky]

i quit oct262020 and my life has been accelerating ever since

[@ryanbledsoe3028]

I still think they should legalize it tho cause the time they spend locking up pothead is time They could spend locking up meth heads

[@richettoi8599]

@@ryanbledsoe3028 oh no lol. You should understand how addiction works if you've struggled with it yourself. You don't lock people up for being lost and broken, you nurture them and bring them back to normalcy. We can't keep acting like prison is the right place for people struggling with addiction.

[@jkbtv9838]

I never smoked until community college and for those three years I smoked every day. It has done a number on me when it comes to productivity. I am 23 now, graduated, been able to quit weed and alcohol, and focus on physical fitness and having real meaning and relationships! God bless you Mr. Howie

[@jackoroni4609]

The whole being more anti social while smoking hit me hard. Can relate a lot to this dude I'm about to be 18 and still smoke alot but maybe this vid is a wake up call to stop a little bit. Nice video bro

[@antonjonasson5871]

Omg same

[@l3goo00s4]

* asocial

[@ainsleyharriot3023]

I am 17 and have recently stopped smoking everyday. Trust me after two weeks, you start feeling way more confident, social, and just better in general. Its been around a month since I've last smoked, I feel great and I do not crave it whatsoever. Good luck, its worth it!

[@Comsidarates]

How is this so high quality

[@killcha_in]

it's 480p..

[@zackatron925]

@@killcha_in that’s why it’s impressive. Cleanest 480 p

[@wyattE415]

Punny

[@aidanamador8385]

It’s not that crazy

[@honeyt77]

is this a pun bruh

[@SuperSED18]

I’m 24, going to be 25 in a month. I just started smoking right after my 24th birthday. Now, I smoke everyday, 90% of the time is at night when I’m relaxing before bed. NorCal guy so there is weed everywhere and anywhere. Smoke responsibly friends 🤙🏾

[@Villlxn]

I’m 23 turning 24 in a month, I’ve been smoking weed since I was 16 (on weekends) & around 18 years old I started smoking daily, never stopped since

[@Ciantrades]

@@Villlxn has it affected you good or bad? I’m 17 n smoke sometimes but want to know if doing it too often will make me lazy n shit

[@pmclockwatcher2230]

@@Ciantrades In the same boat as you but started younger, came to the conclusion that life might seem and kind of be okay while high (I was motivated,happy, grateful etc..) it started to hinder me without me even realizing it. My subconscious mind was greatly altered. Personally I would take a reasonable break to see where you are at

[@indiaxlovee]

@@2cautious facts

[@Ciantrades]

@@pmclockwatcher2230 thanks for the advice bro👍 I don’t want to be the person to do it every day. Maybe just on weekends and stuff like that. Appreciate the advice g

[@ralphronald6296]

I want you to know, Bill, that this video was recommended to me at the most perfect time of my life. So much of what you said resonated with me, and I am just at this moment on the precipice of making that life changing decision of leaving cannabis in my past. I am 30 years old and have relied on cannabis since I was 16. Thank you, Bill. God speed.

[@jonathanroy9112]

I love this comment. Good luck with whatever happens in your life man ❤️

[@chrishelm7754]

I love how you mentioned stopping weed will not automatically fix everything you’ve been neglecting. Weed reinforces anti social behavior and it will persist even if you stop. But stopping smoking is the first step to healing

[@feefee6889]

I smoke then I go out and garden or work my horse. The attention to detail and calmness being outdoors stoned is my favorite.

[@terrancenorris8876]

Damn the part about drinking to build confidence to talk to girls hit home for me

[@heataj5498]

Thank you for making this. I’m 19 and I feel like people don’t talk about this side at all and it was taking over my life.

[@rhettduncan6631]

Loved your story, it was great. I’m 22 years old and can’t see myself ever stopping smoking weed. Both me and my girlfriend smoke everyday but I need to be more motivated and do something with my life. It’s been harder since COVID but I know I could be doing more than I’m doing.

[@ciscoc.4575]

My exact situation. Except the girl isn’t my girlfriend, so it’s been easier to set boundaries. Have I? Well if she’s gonna smoke me out why would I? Lmaoo terrible mindset

[@SirVanny1]

join the army for 2 years to give you a kick in the ass. or national guard. either way free collage. thing is if you cant have fun without weed then what kind of life is that.

[@rhettduncan6631]

@@SirVanny1 weed puts me in the moment. If I’m not high I’m just thinking about the future or the past but when I’m high I’m thinking only about the present and I can enjoy life

[@SirVanny1]

@@rhettduncan6631 you need to think about the future and learn from the past. That’s how we as humans move forward in life. Living in the moment is just as good sober, if you need weed to feel happy in the moment then you have bigger problems you need to look at.

[@Ethan-tw3uh]

@@SirVanny1 okay but that doesn't prove your point, weed is used for medicinal purposes, so maybe we do have bigger problems, anxiety or depression for example, but whats wrong with people using weed to help ease that? When I was younger I had about every prescription drug under the sun prescribed to me at some point, due to adhd, ocd, and some other bullshit and I can say with absolute certainty that, for me at least, weed does an astronomically better job at helping ease symptoms of these mental health problems. Now I'm obviously not saying weed is amazing and won't have any negative effects on your life, but its not the same situation person to person so you don't have any right telling someone that they are wrong for needing weed to relieve things like this.

[@Jackjack-kr1cz]

this could be a story about alcohol, porn, sex etc. the problem is bigger than the weed, it’s what’s making someone turn to any of those outlets thanks for posting this vid, great story

[@MrRoflfox]

18 pot plans, "they are tomato plants mom and dad", i understand that its messed up but holy shit that's based as fuck.

[@737am]

Based? Based on what?

[@AndiArbeit]

@@737am based is a term on its own. In my understanding it means to have an opinion whis is kinda ballsy/not the popular opinion

[@737am]

@@AndiArbeit i know. saying “based? based on what” is a meme/inside joke of itself, originated on twitch to make fun of those who don’t know what based means

[@mathiaskovendy7292]

Bro that's just a fat move

[@Stellarstaller]

@@737am based on deez nuts

[@rodrigocisneros3166]

Im grateful that i started smoking weed at 18,an age where i can be conscious enough of my actions and everything around me,i have so many goals in life and i love being an active person and working,especially when im high,its not like it helps but it makes me enjoy it even more

[@zbrownbb]

Try to keep that healthy relationship and never abuse the plant. Take breaks here and there. Having that good relationship makes it 100x better.

[@Shootershootn]

You can become addicted without even knowing it if u decide to make it an everyday thing. It’s the best drug in moderation

[@zbrownbb]

@@Shootershootn you are correct it happened to me. I’ve been smoking in moderation for a year now and I feel better physically and mentally. Going to the beach soon gonna spark up there lol

[@NiSE_Rafter]

I also first tried it at 18. After a year of college I had gotten bored of life and went into a "fuck it send it" phase of trying all sorts of stuff, partying, getting into rave culture, and etc. After a year of that I got bored of it and these days it's mainly like 1-2 drinks once or twice a month and LSD trips like twice a year. Don't really smoke much anymore, maybe every once in a while but eh doesn't appeal to me these days.

[@508films.]

Hell yes

[@D0M0C0RE]

I started at 14 and I'm 16 now and i am trying so hard not so smoke, It makes me lethargic, stupid, boring, useless, angry and overall unwanted. I genuinely believed I was the only person who got extreme social anxiety around everyone while stoned. I can't talk to my best friends without feeling shy while stoned. I want to give up weed more than I want to do anything in life but I just have no motivation

[@solodark5646]

Get real high and read Be here now by Ram Dass You'll cry yourself right off that plant.

[@lonelovell3443]

Ask yourself this; how bad do you want it? that life you envision? everything starts with an idea, just like the one you're trying to ignore

[@Zanooz]

I'm 23 now and I was basically the same. I didn't experience the social anxiety until later in life, and learned how to manage it. Take a few months off man, it's not that hard and will help you alot.

[@D0M0C0RE]

@@solodark5646 a book, exactly what I need to give it up. Thank you

[@D0M0C0RE]

@@lonelovell3443 I read this today and it hit me so hard I couldn't reply, I can't put into words why this affected me so severely. I'll show more zeal for my passions and less for weed

[@Sonoftheking77]

This man basically just described my life from 10 and on. I’m 17 now and I’m gonna stop smoking every day after this, thank you for sharing. Edit 2 years later. Check my reply

[@daughterslayer2308]

Give me updates bro , good luck

[@jarretv5438]

I’m 17 and I started at 10 as well lol

[@calios9715]

my best advice, just go for it. I started when i was 14. 19 now. I smoked everyday from 15 till about september last year. I entered college and realized it wasn't the smartest thing to do with my life. Cold turkey ever since and I don't really miss it. My friends still love me all the same. If you lose friends over it, they weren't friends in the first place :)

[@phantumm7196]

I agree with Caleb, went cold turkey last December and lost the "friends" I used to smoke with every day. first week sucks ngl but after that you'll be doing great and be the person you want to be. rooting for you g, wish you the best.

[@terrenceatk4682]

Same I’m 17 struggling with the same problem I started at 13

[@gavintokes2758]

This is crazy. You story literally applies to my life. Especially the whole anxiety thing while high. It’s truly crippling how hard it can be to be social. And it’s good to know I’m not alone on that🙏🙏

[@seang9738]

Kinda thought no one would be able to understand until i found this

[@beet0pp]

@@seang9738 I had that anxiety but I learned to work passed that, I learned it wasn’t the weed it was me just being inexperienced same thing with girls being stoned and not stoned. Being stoned just enhances feelings. It helps wipe away the voice that tells me don’t even try but that’s for me. I know I could do everything without weed but it also helps in bored situations plug and chug work. I don’t think it makes me stupid either, either not much of an impact or it just exacerbates what’s already there🤷‍♂️ cool video tho

[@kendallchristopherson1162]

I’m right here with ya buddy

[@dunno6442]

Yep same here, I turn into a nervous wreck second guessing everything I say but when I'm sober for a while I feel "myself" and normal..

[@tanneraldrich]

fr

[@mullet-man6956]

Thanks man I needed this. 23 years old, smoking for 6-7 years and stuck in the wanting to quit cycle for 3 years. I feel you so hard when you said it feels like depression. Smoking is so toxic and anyone who says different, idk… for some people being numb is enough I guess but I want to be happy, and weed does NOT do that at ALL. Makes me feel nothing, just numb

[@Fart_Simpson]

Right behind ya mullet-man, I'm turning 24 and still battling this stupid addiction. Weed is not worth it but my stupid body is convinced it is.

[@jahmatthew227]

I feel the same exact way. However, if I reframe from smoking during the day and just at night, I feel like I function great. I think moderation is key.

[@jerry5882]

To each their own started smoking at 18 I’m 21 now and I do not regret a thing. I only smoke at night to sleep. it helped me get over an eating disorder, helps me with anxiety, helps my attention span cuz I have adhd, and just makes life so much better I’m closer with my family and friends and open to new experiences.

[@skytron22]

Exactly. It’s not the weed that’s an issue necessarily, it’s the individual.

[@aAnubis7281]

@@skytron22 weed can be the issue still ngl

[@skytron22]

@@aAnubis7281 never said it can’t be. But when you consider that this dude, and many like him, start out at age 12 or younger, the problem becomes less the weed and more the individual and their environment.

[@alex-qn5xp]

@@skytron22 true, I'm 17 and on my way to getting qualifications to become a video game developer and lemme tell ya, weed has fucked most of it up. I have no self control so I end up smoking weed whenever and that usually leads to unproductive days and wasted time.

[@skytron22]

@@alex-qn5xp I’m not surprised. The problem is that you’re 17. Your prefrontal cortex, as well as reward and motivation pathways, are far from being well developed and mature. Good habits will be near impossible to form at such a young age when using cannabis. Keep off of it until you’re older, certainly past 21. All weed will do for you now is short cut your reward pathways in your brain, making short and long term goals nearly impossible to attain. Practicing delayed gratification will help you prepare for it once you’re older and more established in your career. It’s good you recognize the issue now, so try and just focus on becoming a video game developer

[@phraadon4010]

I relate with a a lot of what you said. My three best tips: - Stop hanging around "friends" you smoke weed with, most of the time you just share the same addiction and don't like each other as a person. Stop smoking for a few weeks and you will see that hanging around them sober is just shitty and boring. - When I turned 20, I thought to myself that I'm already an adult and not a teenager anymore and that many people my age a few generations ago already built their own family. Imagine telling your children that you couldn't stop smoking weed because you are too weak. What kind of mother/father is that. You should act as a role model and if you don't stop now, they will think that being a stoner is completely normal because they grew up around DRUG ADDICTED parents. - Act how you would want your son/daughter (depending if you are m/f) to act. I don't think you want your children to be smoking weed... It's hard but it's worth it. If you don't stop NOW, when will you stop instead? And if you cannot overcome this little burden, then how will you be able to overcome bigger obstacles? Good Luck to everyone struggling!

[@two2mass]

hi, in your third dot point, "Act how you would want your son/daughter (depending if you are m/f) to act." You must have stopped smoking weed and moved on to something harder cause having a son or daughter is a 50/50 chance no matter what sex you are lol.

[@zsebestien7050]

Cant say the first point enough, i was friends with this little crew for a few years of like 10 people. Sure enough me and my gf spent some time away from each other and now its just us these days. Learn to love your own company, cause no matter who is with you today you'll always be with yourself

[@padarousou]

I mean if you grow up with drug addict parents it messes you up and for me its probably better I didnt have kids and I think a lot of people think like that too

[@rileyhenderson267]

First point is spot on, wasted 8 years of my precious 20s smoking with a mate who’s going no where in life, every time I said I was quitting he would hit me up knowing I couldn’t say no, you can ruin your life hanging around the wrong people and it sucked it took 8 years to realise

[@MrLouithefly]

​@two2mass he means imagine yourself as a role model to a child version of you

[@aidenblasingame8701]

I’m 16 about to turn 17 and I’ve been smoking for about a year. In the last month I’ve started to realize that I have started to form more bad habits than I already had. I have pretty bad adhd and smoking has definitely not helped that. I also would procrastinate everything and since I started smoking it’s gotten so much worse. My grades have started to go down I’m barely passing my classes and I have been extremely stressed and worried about my future. I think this video was a wake up call. I’ve been considering quitting but never actually quite. I never get videos about weed on my recommended but when this popped up I think I was meant to see this. Thank you

[@simonvandergriff]

Absolutely invaluable insight and experience. Thank you for sharing, been smoking for probably 3-4 years, gonna turn 20 this September. I want to see myself stop before I turn 21. It’s helped me get through a rough spot in my life but now it’s time for me to let it go and be strong and productive. This video made me feel like that goal is more possible. Thank you so much!!

[@bwc-chvd]

Same.

[@babyjesus4317]

I was living a double life too when my parents didn’t know I smoke, now they know I smoke and they are not okay with it, but they don’t bother me too much, I also live by myself

[@nitolinilo9034]

I’m 20 and going thru this !!! Now that they know I’m a full blown pothead they don’t really ever bring it up but they do try the occasional intervention lol also live by myself

[@bigsasquatch7099]

Gang

[@ThreeNTheMornin]

As long as you’re able to pay your own bills and take care of your responsibilities then no one should bother you about how you like to spend your free time.

[@aroncastrejon4136]

I felt the same way that I knew it was handicapping me. It took me so long to realize that I was doing well in spite of using, not because I was using. I knew I could do better and it was incredibly difficult to break that habit. I was only able to break it because I had surgery on leg and I physically couldn't get more. I was forced into a type of rehab. Whatever greater force or entity that had that happen to me, I'll be forever grateful for. I'm a finance student now and I am more than happy with the direction I'm going being able to apply myself and consistently finish thoughts. TLDR; stopped smoking weed and I feel better now

[@RandomEvents_]

Im turning 40, i smoke in the morning, lunch, when i get home and before bed. Started smoking at 11 years old. I have a beautiful wife and daughter and run my own business. Weed has saved me from medical medications throughout my life. I had a traumatic childhood and weed helped me l9ok and deal with all those problems. If weed gives you axiety, its because you need to fix somethings in your life but your to scared to even look there so anxiety creeps in. I dont drink outside of having a beer once every 2 or 3 months with a good steak and i dont do any other drugs including tylonol or any other pharmaceuticals. To many people out there with undealt issues from their childhoods blaming substances instead of getting right with themselves. 🙏🤙🏼👊🏼

[@completelytransparent6320]

this is the hard truth. it will set you free

[@yomamacrib3297]

Idk man as a junior tennis player I find weed is a great way to relax after and I’ve probably hit my craziest shots high. I find if you start working on things you love (with weed) you become more in tune with them and it sort of makes you more creative in a way as it lowers your perception of risk. But if your mentally not strong then weed will definitely make you lazier and throw off your path, especially if your obsessed by being accepted and not personal success.

[@loch_o_len3594]

I mean weed just 'works' for some people, it enhances their creativity and relaxes them. While others like the guy said it "handicaps" their progress in life. Try it, see if it works for you. If it does, great! but approach with caution. If it doesn't work for you, then it doesn't, kick it to the curb.

[@chrisfilmeck5852]

100% when I play ball stoned I feel so locked in and loose

[@milesray634]

Yooo me too man I play tennis at a high national level and I swear I play my best when I stoned - I get into flow state almost instantly and my creativity on court is unreal

[@yomamacrib3297]

@@2cautious that’s cap I smoke for months on end everyday, then stop with ease. Not gonna lie the first 2-3 days are a bit hard but after that it’s no biggie lol.

[@yomamacrib3297]

@@2cautious yea I’ve done it since I was 12 and I’m about to turn 17.

[@2G2BX]

I started at 13, the habit I formed around the weed opened up the potential to try new substances (and regularly use on a daily basis) other substances as a young teenager. (nicotine, whippets, alcohol), and it's taken a severe toll on my mental and physical health. When experimentation becomes dependence, then addiction, it doesn't give you much of a choice to correct your behavior before it's too late. I was having fun and feeling good, so I didn't care nor spare no mind towards it. Not to mention the depressive and psychotic episodes from heavy substance abuse. (That comes later, don't stick around with drugs to find out.) It costs me relationships, my families trust, and plenty of money. My outbursts and senseless anger caused by my addictive behavior had really ruined many aspects of my day-to-day function. Everyone gets experimental, and that's OK. Just know what you're getting yourself into. Especially if you have a family history of substance use. Watch yourself. Love yourself. Take care of yourself. Kids are too young and still developing to know what full substance addiction is like.

[@nora96780]

I couldn't smoke weed as a teenager, I used to have anxiety and panic attacks constantly. Instead I was addicted to various opiates. Now I'm 21 and I smoke everyday, once you clear your mind of all negativity it feels nice and I don't feel that it's stopping me from doing anything. Thanks for the video! ❤️

[@DdoubleB03]

4 years late but I love your story and accountability. Can you be successful while using weed? Yes! Anything is possible. But using at such a young age is an entirely different threat from using it as an adult.

[@AB-gd1fb]

Wen he realised he’s was smokin weed all that’s what I get all the time “im smoking everyday that’s bad, think that’s time for another joint”

[@connormurphy6193]

Sucks to hear this dude didnt have a good experience with weed i started smoking ever day in high school and it was the best thing ever made a lot of great friends I still talk to and did cool stuff. Im in the military now and cant smoke but i cant wait to go back to it planning on opening my own dispensary when i retire and i hope weed becomes a positive thing for people

[@bruh_7166]

yeah unfortunately weed isnt for everyone. i dissociate when i smoke. still gonna smoke tho

[@fabiomino3506]

Nice

[@xavier440x]

@@bruh_7166 sumi best girl bruh

[@bruh_7166]

@@xavier440x exactly you got good taste

[@Llllillilililililillll]

You begin to tell yourself that navigating through the anxiety is "fun" and "challenging", like being high is a handicap that you enjoy because it means youre smart because you can face the uncomfortableness of being high in public and somehow that is an achievement... What a lie we tell ourselves.. Its not fun. Its not challenging. We arent smarter because we can be stoned and hide it well. A lie i believed throughout highschool.

[@toddholmes594]

I have noticed that people with a very strong intrapersonal connection seem to struggle with weed. It’s always the very self aware who hate it because they feel set back because of how aware and how much thinking they are doing all the time. Especially more introverted ones like you.

[@eymeen2054]

Your guidance is admirable my friend! As a 19-year old man who is constantly in search of meaning in life, this was an insight truly necessary for the preparations of my future endeavors. Much love my humble man, peace ✌🏼

[@nica1681]

I actually have days where I‘m way better at socializing, when I‘m high. I just enjoy the conversations so much.

[@scottt6710]

I can seriously relate to this guy so hard. 26 and finally kicking the habit.never was the type to be productive when I was smoking all the time. It’s been 2 weeks and I feel great gotta keep pushing 👊🏻

[@musicianluca]

Hey we are same aged ✌️ how are you doing now? Im almost a month clean and it really sucks

[@scottt6710]

@@musicianluca doing great thank you! It helps I now have a job where I’m randomly drug tested, that has definitely helped me really step away from it. It was tough at first had to cut off a lot of old “friends” and what not, it gets easier everyday, best of luck in your journey my friend.

[@icallyoucoolisme]

I’m 17 and started smoking when I was 16 September 2022. I got addicted to it and was smoking every day up until may 2023. I got lazy, always felt foggy in the brain, was angry without it, would have crazy anxiety, bad depression, couldn’t eat without it, cheated my entire way through junior year because I was in all advanced classes and my memory loss was and still is insane. I quit because I started hearing and seeing things that weren’t there and my last 2 times smoking weed I ate a shit ton of food and greened out both times because I kept having panic attacks during my high about greening out. It was terrible and I’ll probably never smoke again. I miss smoking with friends but it truly hurt me more than it benefited me. I’ve been completely sober for a couple of weeks now, not long but enough to notice a difference. I feel smarter and wake up less groggy and tired and am starting to get my memory back. I still go to parties and hang with friends that smoke but stay away from it and I’ll drink when I get the opportunity. I wish I would’ve never started tbh. I was too young. I know I didn’t start early and wasn’t addicted for long but it felt like I was addicted for years. It was tough to quit but it was worth it.

[@sander5601]

I can't really relate because im 15 but i also smoked some cigarettes and shit, luckily never smoked weed but i was close. Just wanted to say i believe in you and stay strong 😁