The "BlackHole" of Boredom After Quitting Weed.

[@AddictionMindset]

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[@Mgoblue90272]

58 year old in day 11 of cold turkey after 40 years of regular (3-4x per day); leaning into the withdrawals (insomnia, occasionally sobbing to my wife, mild depression). Embarrasses me to think of all the times I would throw it away only to reach back into the trash to fish it out a day later. Coming to terms with being an addict, helps a lot to “own it” and declare it to my loved ones. Getting high for me started with childhood trauma, running and hiding. My “why” is wanting to avoid severe mental health problems in old age (Dad died of suicide, Mom diagnosed bi-polar, schizophrenic, abusive alcoholic stepfather). I have five children, can’t have my legacy be as a lifetime stoner. I know there are harder days ahead, and fearful of relapse. I keep telling myself that there is NOTHING more important than my sobriety, and am determined to stack as many days as possible.

[@anthonypearl6698]

You should try a rehab program or perhaps one of those housings that help

[@dreytonstrickland6302]

I'm on day 30 after smoking every day for 5 years since I was 14. I'm at the point now where some days it doesn't even cross my mind. You can do it.

[@Skateandcreate9]

You are an inspiration sir! Im 44 days in after 8 years all day every day use and my previous attempt ended at 6 days from the insomnia and i never thought i could get the amount of days clean that i have right now. I have cravings almost every day but am staying clean. Thank you for the motivation friend.

[@marinaclark2242]

I wish you nothing but the best of luck in your journey. As a young 20 year old girl who’s smoked and drank since 11 years old, i hope to follow in your footsteps on the road to recovery

[@royalmailer]

Stick with it. I’m also 58 and have rummaged through the bin to retrieve my weed after quitting many times. It’s difficult but worth it. Stay strong

[@dreytonstrickland6302]

Nothing makes more sense than when you say "addiction takes everything and gives you nothing"

[@diendadees9426]

Idk man my “addiction” (which it was) to weed made my life a lot better more mentally stable happier productive better grades and all

[@DankTank374]

I feel like the herb allowed me to not care about my past and just cope with life as crappy as it is day to day stuff. The herb gives so much but also takes away allot.

[@branscombe_]

Please do not quit the things you like to do when high when you’re no longer high. It takes a bit of priming, meaning you have to force yourself to play guitar or write that book or play that game or go for that walk, you won’t get the excitement of thinking about it anymore you have to get up and prime yourself to enjoy it. Live in the moment. Thanks, Dr. Frank

[@AddictionMindset]

Facts

[@andrewgordon4782]

I completely agree my interests are still there. it just takes a bit of effort to get back in to them apart from the odd tv show that I now find Boring but that's no big loss

[@chrisgrennan3288]

I was just writing in my journal the other day about how my addictions have led to me not engaging in other activities that I enjoy. It IS tough just to start a new video game!

[@mutawi3i]

Man i feel u. If im waisted i start the games up But cant play them for more then 20min. Without weed i dont even open my gaming laptop anymore. ​@@chrisgrennan3288

[@ciaraskeleton]

I needed to see this. I'm a month in, and I'm realising that I'm gonna have to grit my teeth in terms of motivation. I just have to drag myself to do my fav activities and stop expecting myself to be as hyped as when I was high 247. Exercise is fine but the slower tasks like playing guitar/piano, painting, writing etc are coming slow. Of course I still enjoy them once I'm in the zone but getting in the zone feels like climbing a mountain.

[@473mishke]

Day 25 for me. I thought I was over the hump of cravings, but it doesn't seem to go away. Almost bought THC gummies today (saying to myself it's not the same as smoking) until I realized it was my addictive brain talking. I overcame it, thankfully.

[@mathiasagbo8117]

You’re so strong

[@KateMorra]

So proud of you!

[@cuddlebug8106]

1 hour sober let’s do this

[@CarlBland-l8l]

A 3 month later?

[@Manou-tf8dx]

​@@CarlBland-l8l he's at 1 hour sober STILL lol

[@happyboireste]

@@Manou-tf8dxgod I shouldn’t laugh 😭 but LOL

[@pawelwis7215]

Over a month without weed. I feel better than ever, although I know this is just the beginning. I wake up well rested and have great energy

[@EUCvibes]

You got this!

[@NewNormalWorldOrder]

Take a rip

[@dreytonstrickland6302]

No one ever told me my sleep would become a hundred times better just from stopping smoking weed. lol, I've had multiple dreams every day for the past month and it's awesome.

[@HailMaryyyy]

@@NewNormalWorldOrderur weird

[@xavpaquet4520]

I did 2 month, then went back for 2 week smoking every night, was feeling like I was going back to the addiction and still can’t control myself, so now 5 days in and its like im starting back from zero:( Insomnia, nausea etc, Take care everyone! never go back even if you think you can control it

[@Small_flower07]

Last night, i was so desperate, looking for weed in my house, i found some, and i smoked some, i finally I don't have anymore, so i will keep myself strong

[@loj-o8u]

I quit today for good. Started smoking at 18 almost 19 in September 2014 as a casual thing on the weekends and within 7 months was doing it daily. The longest I've gone not smoking is about 6 weeks. Good luck to everyone!

[@thegreenbreak]

Yup. Gotta be Comfortable with being uncomfortable, for some time, when quitting.

[@mutawi3i]

Man i relapse every year and then i come back to you man. Uve helped me several times i still fuck up everytime. Well im back so lets try not to fock this up this time.

[@Smaildz16]

Hi, why do you end up relapsing and how long do you end up smoking till u decide to quit again ?

[@Eddieszisland]

Ppl are usually lonely when they use drugs

[@wattsnottaken1]

Got clean from cocaine and OxyContin 4 years ago only to get hooked on weed and Kratom. God dammit. Currently trying to quit weed. Yesterday gave my parents all my weed and paraphernalia. Told them please keep it away from me. Need to finally make a change in my Life. Something I can actually be proud of.

[@Eddieszisland]

@@wattsnottaken1 you can quit everything, it is possible

[@palestar828]

​​@@wattsnottaken1I'm proud of you!! Please, please keep going. My story is similar. Been addicted to everything even fetynal. Got clean from that just to get hooked on pot which is actually ruining my health. You sound young still, so that's a really good thing to get sober when you are younger. I wish I did that. I could have been a better person. I could have saved my health. But yes, I'm really proud of you! I hope you are still going strong! You deserve to be happy and healthy

[@palestar828]

​@@EddieszislandI think you may be correct about the lonely thing. Also, of course many other factors at play like trauma ect

[@Losttracks2]

True. I remember saying to someone “people leave, drugs don’t.” Well, drugs can and will turn on you, and will leave you worse off in the end.

[@charlescisco6145]

Yea my “one spliff a day” justification is 7 years strong now with 20 years of overall addiction. I have struggled with addiction to weed, alcohol, porn, social and have turned my health around with diet and competing in various sports again at 32. But still have that looming habit that has turned into an all day everyday habit yet again. I am getting rid of all the apps and throwin everything out so I can reach my peak potential

[@Sjb2524]

This is what causes me to “relapse” most of the times, but getting back on the bike and not letting the fall impact me from the end goal

[@mariahconklin4150]

This is why I go hiking so I’m not bored. Like you said in one video to replace the substance with a positive activity so I chose hiking and so far it’s working.

[@EUCvibes]

Barerly anything brings me joy and I don’t like being around people .. even cringe at the thought of going to get a haircut .. I never used to be like this.. my dopamine is demolished

[@wheelz191]

Damn. Stick with it

[@sirmad2222]

Don't worry bro take time to rest, do something to distract u will be good this isn't forever

[@sirmad2222]

And rember u are not alone, we can all help one another stay strong

[@FriendlyAC130Online]

anhedonia is a bitch! Just never give up trying man

[@joeykelly6385]

I’m so glad this channel exists I just quit 2 weeks ago I don’t want to smoke at all anymore but I find everything so damn boring

[@chuckyboy1217]

My exact thoughts at the moment. Going to my car and taking bong rips was my primary source of fun, and I’m in the middle of a one month tolerance break. The boredom is crazy right now

[@AddictionMindset]

I got you... I was there once too.

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

Man i csnt believe i found your channel, its absolutely amazing. Im 50 and smoking weed since 16

[@taharais5304]

You're the King! 👑 I've quit smoking weed, and I started going through withdrawal. I was cranky all the time, and had anger management issues, even broke my phone over a stupid argument. A close friend of mine asked me 'when was the last time you smoked up?', n I said '2 weeks ago', n he's like either go get your weed, or just try to understand whatever it is you're going through is withdrawal and deal with it right. That's how I came across your videos.

[@anthonypearl6698]

You can do it bro!! It’s so worth it. Not being dependent on something is amazing

[@AddictionMindset]

Facts right here, that’s a good friend

[@Naturefixx19]

Weed sucks, I started smoking it at just 14 years and developed psychosis from it over the years. Super horrible stuff, really sucks that people think it's healthy and say "it's just a plant" stuff ruined me.

[@shadowclonejutsu8500]

I’m 2 weeks into my second attempt (last was 4 months then I fell back in amidst job stress) The first 2 weeks are always the most painful, yet emotionally profound and beautiful when you look back, my mood and energy is still recovering so I still get the depressive waves and anxiety personally, but ultimately you feel new but like yourself again at the same time. If you’re struggling, look at this abrupt time of change like a one time gift.

[@chriscarrillo808]

This man made it so easy for me to put the vape down. Gum and toothpicks worked great for me

[@eddiezatt5481]

i planned to quit next week. I have two weeks break, i know i will feel sick and bored. Your vid is very well timed. Thx

[@AddictionMindset]

I got you, I planned this one around the holiday!

[@eddiezatt5481]

@@AddictionMindset genius

[@williamzirpoli6914]

Dr Frank - smoked heavily for the last few years and your videos have saved my life, thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart.

[@Mauritania.Global]

How lucky you are 😢

[@williamzirpoli6914]

@@Mauritania.Global 🫶🏻

[@TryingToRelaxx]

Stopped me last night from relapsing, day 11 today and they last two days the cravings where unbearable but i found a video of yours fron 2 years ago and it really snapped me out of it at least for now ty

[@ClaudioMuniz-j8f]

I quit cold turkey back in November and stumbled across your videos the next day. It took about 5 months to get over the boredom and desire. I’m 9 months sober now and have been feeling great! Running is a good activity to take on!

[@iscream2232]

Thanks Dr Frank! I have ADD and quit booze and opiates and have been clean from those for years but still allowed myself cannabis in the evenings. I recently got a nice promotion and its going to require my full attention span and I no longer feel like I can coast like I was. Almost hitting two weeks now. Definitely going through some of this now but my attention span is better and im getting better lean gains in the gym. Appreciate all your vids brother, youre making a difference in many peoples lives 🤘

[@AddictionMindset]

Props on the promotion and all your current successes!

[@crisisjack]

I think I'm about 5 days in, and I'm in this constant malaise of boredom and frustration. I'm trying my best, but I just feel aggravated all the time. All I want to do is have beer on July 4th, but I'm going to have to whiteknucle it.

[@NARUTOthe6THh0kage]

15+ years of smoking and I decided to quit on the 19th of July.. kind of pissed at weed rn because I lost my license to it Lmao gotta do a drug screen road test now, have no clue what that is but Imma stick through it till i get them back. Can’t wait for the crazy dreams

[@PJDobbs]

Started smoking in high school on occasion. Went over 20 years without it. At 40 years old, I started having dreams about smoking, so I started again and loved it. I'm almost 46 and have lost about 40 pounds in less than a year and having massive nausea. CHS. I watched your video this morning on CHS. I just want to say thank you. I would never have thought my symptoms were from smoking. Your video has changed my mindset. Today is the first day of sobriety.

[@user-mg9mk7bq7v]

Day one of My Journey on quit marijuana. I did quit in the past, But I allowed myself to fall in the same bad habits

[@jazmincook4940]

A whole week without weed, I've gone longer before without it, but this time feels so right and clear of this path! Thank you so much for these videos! It helps so much and am learning alot about the journey my head/body goes through and to be kinder to myself by understanding what's happening!

[@Crispy1434]

Thank you. Since finding your channel it has given me the strength to quit. Today is day 1 of quitting both weed & nicotine. Tomorrow will be my first real day of not haven taken anything. Nervous but excited for the future.

[@ColoCulture]

Week 4 clean from weed but getting away from fast food is waaaay harder it’s everywhere

[@fishinghinny]

Great advice I’m sure your videos are helping lots of people, myself included

[@andrewgordon4782]

I'm off weed 3 months after 30 years of weed 24/7 I have tried quitting b4 but this time it's different for some reason this time my mind and my body are working together and I'm finding it easy to stay away from weed I look forward to the crazy Dreams and waking up saying wtf!

[@mateoclemente6751]

Thanks Dr Frank. I’m so glad I found your channel.

[@stadinm1]

Thank you for saying this boredom is good. I worry something is wrong for with me.

[@reellegacy]

3 months clean after 15 years of daily usage. Was just sitting here thinking how nothing is fun anymore. Bored as hell. I miss it. But not worth starting back up. Been having constant bad dreams since quitting too.

[@jameshorton3692]

Lean into the bad dreams. Life is getting more vivid for you.

[@masterofkebabs]

Thank you so much for helping me understand I have CHS, i'm finally taking my recovery seriously and i'm so glad to say i've started to feel much better, like my old self (after 8 years of daily smoking I thought I wouldnt remember that person) anyway, just a MASSIVE THANK YOU. I was in serious denial for years! ❤

[@dreytonstrickland6302]

I made the decision to stop for myself which is the best thing I ever could have done. You can tell me to my face and show me the indisputable facts that I have a problem and it goes in one ear comes out the other always thinking that I know what I'm doing. But when I can make that decision for myself when I can honestly look in the mirror and tell myself that I have a problem and i need to fix it it hits way more personal. One thing the weed did to me that I never really had the feeling of is the feeling that I just don't care. I didn't care about my health I didn't care if my room looked like shit I didn't care if I didn't shower in a couple days and I definitely didn't care about my attendance at school. But I really really cared about my next hit.

[@evildrmainstream...6767]

this is what im going thru rn

[@AddictionMindset]

I got you!

[@Amandahutch]

Me too 😢

[@CarlBland-l8l]

Did u stop?

[@KateMorra]

You are helping me so much! I could not do this without your information

[@Plingdom]

I never realized how much boredom would be a challenge. It was a long weekend last weekend and I just couldn’t take it. Without having to go to work for 4 days by the fourth day I caved. It felt like nothing at all was interesting. Going for a walk or drive, watching movies. Even watched a ton of “adult media content” but nothing made it better… I’m avoiding taking long weekends where I can now for that reason

[@teal2913]

Thanks for covering this topic this is an underrated part of overcoming it, great video Dr. Frank, I HATE WEED!

[@keyboardcarrot]

For me its not so much the boredom, its more like i cant enjoy the stuff i enjoyed when i was high, personally i do music composition/production and after years after doing it high on weed ,doing it sober is like torture,it doesnt feel as magical and its tragic because this is my favourite thing to do and i cant enjoy it and this has led to many relapses unfortunately,but one thing I can say to ppl struggling with the same thing is that after a while when I was getting high i got lazy and didnt have the motivation to do it even when I was high and just binge watched youtube and wasted my time and that`s what led me to stop for good.

[@Jay_super310]

Im so bored nothing interests me unless im high (i stopped smoking) and i constantly think about getting high when doing activities i used to do high. Im almost two weeks sober and i hope it gets better because i never want to go back to weed

[@anthonypearl6698]

Great video. Question for the sober ones, how long did the boredom truly last?

[@dreytonstrickland6302]

In my experience when I was smoking weed it felt like all of my experiences were dull without it. I think about it all the time about how instead of doing things and at least somewhat enjoying them like yard work or reading a book I would completely avoid those things and just smoke weed instead. It was always the much more appealing option but now me being 30 days without it those same dull experiences can give me enjoyment which just wasn't the case 30 days ago.

[@jenniferdavison483]

Love this take! Thanks Dr. Frank :)

[@KhomotsoXobile-sp5yk]

Day 3 and i nearly relapsed my anxiety is all over the place. But im not doing it i got this.

[@Beaver_Rapsmith]

Your videos are very informative. I hope I can stay vigilant on my journey. I will be looking for more of your videos along my way. Thank you again

[@AKHENATEN-r9e]

the boardem makes me fein in the garage for cigarettes and halfie joints. To smoke out of thr bong

[@Teaandhoney38]

Great points here! Thanks

[@timothyadams7638]

Omg thank you!! I’m glad i found your channel.

[@ChetManly2047]

Great video. I’m 6 months into my journey of sobriety and I owe a lot of credit to you and your content. Was terrified of quitting and now I’m living life again and don’t even think about cannabis anymore. Everyone I know says I’m a completely different person for the better. Thank you.

[@nicholas32]

Great vid bro.....keep up the good wirk

[@licksnkicks1166]

Quitting for a year. I can’t do this anymore. Too Many arguments with my better half over this. I am done.

[@pabs5270]

I’m just starting Gummies at 69 years old. Married to a horrible woman. It helps make life bearable, so far. 4:11 I guess the beginning days of this ‘trip’ are nice, but from what I’m hearing, weed addiction can be bad. I know I can’t drive after ingesting. Mostly take a night. Music sound better. I relax and enjoy a different a pleasant perspective. Wife is in front of the TV, I’m in my room, chillin. I realize the beginnings of any drug or alcohol journey is the ‘fun part’, so to speak. I’m sticking with it for now. I’m retired. I worked hard all my life. My wife has changed and become a real bitch. Not going to divorce because of the grandkids and financially would be tough. So, little old me will live my little old life, a little high on life, such as it is.

[@Amandahutch]

I’m struggling so bad..on day 4 of smoking no blunts..I’m 30 and started at 13 to help with Trauma & anxiety…😢 it’s so hard.

[@Prodbyride]

Started at 14, daily at 18, I am 28 , stopped the 20th march , you can do it

[@zerodrawdrew]

Blunts or weed in gen, looks like ur quitting nicotine… look for cbd hemp wraps , they help at first

[@Amandahutch]

@@zerodrawdrew agreed*

[@KirbyUltra777]

God bless this channel!

[@charlotte_xcx]

Good things come from boredom. Including the realization that comes from getting bored of weed.

[@leolibre31]

Thank you very much king!

[@wrestlingmadeese]

Exciting again…

[@Irani_guy]

I quit smoking cold turkey after 20 years of daily weed use. During the 6 weeks my immune system attacked itself and a lump grew on my temple I had to have surgery to remove it. Now I have an ugly scarr. My gums also got damaged and will not grow back to where they were. Becareful about cold turkey. I've relapsed but trying to quit mildly. I will do a video about it on my channel.

[@justcallmemoses]

Dude, you got me

[@skibidirizz-e2l]

very helpful video thank you

[@RhettStrawbridge]

8 months today weed free

[@Joni.b.]

Really interesting and helpful!

[@JannyBesmircher]

Hey man, just started my sober journey yesterday and I have been binge watching your videos! THank you for doing what you do and helping me get my life back. I have a question though, I take 15 mg of adderall a day for my ADHD. Will I still see benefits to my dopamine when I quit weed. Or will the adderall just nullify any good ill be doing? THanks!

[@AddictionMindset]

You should 100% still see benefits, just takes time, but that’s for most everyone. 🙌 don’t stress over that just stay focused on the weed part for now. That’s enough on your plate as is

[@elliottr-zx7iv]

I was bored and came across this video. 👍

[@doevenrealestate]

Great channel.

[@JennieJohnson-xx9tc]

Hello ready for the 4th of July

[@cmdrdyland]

I wonder how this changes if you have ADHD and an addiction at the same time.... I feel myself compulsively drawn towards avoiding boredom, even when I consciously acknowledge my need to cope with bordeom.

[@e18terrrones58]

Whenever I try to stop smoking I feel like life isn’t real and I don’t even know who I am as a person what I like or don’t like and I just feel like my life isn’t real. That I’m just here but not here and I’m always in my head haha. Anyone else experience this ??

[@youratowel14]

On day 54 and I have not experienced this I feel as if time is moving faster if anything

[@glitchfactory404]

Thank You!

[@AddictionMindset]

My pleasure, anytime

[@Bruhne]

Very good!

[@LulJodayA]

Bro I stopped smoking but my heart beat increased and so did my blood pressure it’s like getting healthy is gonna kill me

[@bethcomeau2464]

How? Been done with nicotine & weed for months. NEVER felt worse

[@Rcknives]

Ive been through weed withdrawals a few times in the past and they were hell, but for 6 months now I have been taking hhc oil every day and it is starting to have the same negative effect as smoking thc I had in the past, I'm worried about quitting because I am dreading the withdrawals will be as bad as the the withdrawals I've been through before, like Insomnia for 3 weeks, intense mood swings and anger that caused me to get arrested by the police, I became extremely manic and psychotic, it was HELL, I dont want to go through it again, help! Is hhc withdrawals as bad?

[@kelvinvandenberg6221]

After 12 years of daily smoking weed, i’m now in day 10 of stopping. I thought the first days would be horrible but since the last 2 days i feel really depressed and tired. Any tips?

[@areebahshakeel2409]

Can you research on cannabis and animals especially dogs and demons?

[@stefaanfearon5427]

Im day 1 of cold turkey im tryna change my life if there any sponsors in this chat i can lean on or talk to lmkkk

[@EmilyBracket]

I'm dealing with hemmoroids and it appears my weed addiction is making them worse? Do you think the weed is stopping them from healing? Or does it make a difference if I quit it not? Please respond Edited spelling

[@JAJITJIT-ri7rv]

I quit weed 3 weeks ago, but I haven't been bored. Still doing the same things I was doing when I was still getting stoned (walk in the morning, work, watching TV when I'm off from work).

[@WarrenC-kq1iq]

God bless you

[@hichaelhyers]

Bro forgot to call it consuming AMC for a second 💀

[@Mr._Johns_Productions]

Let's go boredom 👊

[@nazywamsie2304]

🙏🏻

[@hubadj]

I wish I could sit and do nothing

[@sincerelyme7423]

👍🙏💪

[@Littleweenaman]

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

Take up a hobby

[@MichaelHopkins-l7l]

When I found out he was married I was amazed. I thought he was still a virgin

[@anonamous4782]

Hey bro you do know that there is a part of you that comes off as a total condescending douche rite? I mean what you say is helpful but there is no way I am the only one. Much love no disrespect. Keep doing what you do!!

[@UnknownUser-kp6gs]

Bizarre comment

[@austinholt1535]

So trying to help people is condescending? He’s not rude. He’s not attacking anybody if you’re getting offended by the things he’s saying chances are you’re the one that should be listening

[@maxron6514]

Almost 14 months off of nicotine addicti8n. Worth any effort.

[@beautifuldisaster3333]

3 days for me but I stopped before for 6 years.