The "BlackHole" of Boredom After Quitting Weed.

In this brief video Dr. Frank (DC CARC) the founder of AddictionMindset Recovery coaching discusses how to cope with boredom and how to better manage boredom after you quit smoking weed.
After quitting smoking boredom is a common emotion and can often result in relapse. If you are trying to avoid a relapse let Addiction Mindset recovery coaching guide your relapse prevention and help you remain on a path of addiction recovery and sobriety this AddictionMindset video is for you!
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[@Mgoblue90272]

58 year old in Day 4 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

[@ktswindowcleaning]

I'm 40 days in and there is no looking back. You should say a prayer to heal your addictions. It will work. Jesus will come through if you are sincere. Get through the first 2 weeks and keep it moving!

[@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.

[@ktswindowcleaning]

Me too. I can't believe I was stuck in that cycle for 28 yrs. It's wild how much better I feel now.

[@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!

[@dreytonstrickland6302]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@Selimbeats]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@evildrmainstream...6767]

this is what im going thru rn

[@AddictionMindset]

I got you!

[@Amandahutch]

Me too 😢

[@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.

[@The.Overthinker2.0]

How lucky you are 😢

[@williamzirpoli6914]

@@The.Overthinker2.0 🫶🏻

[@karensurr258]

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

[@ClearPathProject]

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

[@chrisslate1506]

I like that. You gotta be comfortable with being uncomfortable. 👌

[@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

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

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

[@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!

[@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! ❤

[@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!

[@teal2913]

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

[@fishinghinny]

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

[@anthonypearl6698]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@ktswindowcleaning]

I took up boxing...but I am self employed and that will keep you busy!

[@EDDIESZISLAND]

Ppl are usually lonely when they use drugs

[@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

[@mateoclemente6751]

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

[@jenniferdavison483]

Love this take! Thanks Dr. Frank :)

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@KirbyUltra777]

God bless this channel!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@Bruhne]

Very good!

[@JennieJohnson-xx9tc]

Hello ready for the 4th of July

[@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

[@ColoCulture]

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

[@dimamitlenko1830]

Thank You!

[@AddictionMindset]

My pleasure, anytime

[@chrisslate1506]

One could learn from DBT information and techniques such as radical acceptance of your emotions.

[@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

[@WarrenC-kq1iq]

God bless you

[@cherilynreyes1043]

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

[@melaninfarmer]

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

[@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?

[@youratowel14]

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

[@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

[@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

[@Mr._Johns_Productions]

Let's go boredom 👊

[@licksnkicks1166]

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

[@nazywamsie2304]

🙏🏻

[@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

[@cuddlebug8106]

1 hour sober let’s do this

[@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).

[@Littleweenaman]

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

Take up a hobby

[@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!!

[@maxron6514]

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

[@licksnkicks1166]

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