I started smoking weed in 1978 aged 17. Today it's been 365 days since I ditched the weed. No alcohol since 8th Dec 2022. I first got drunk in 1977 aged 16. I,m now 62 and I never imagined that been sober could feel so magical ,I feel like a kid again. Thanks for your video brother.
@josegarza7719
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations. I too quit all drugs. I almost have a year of not smoking weed. 7.8 years sober from alcohol. I did it to save my mental health. It’s gotten better but I still suffer from depression even before I drank or smoked. It’s not fun right now for me. Maybe because I got laid off and I got rejected by some woman. Idk keep pushing
@chuck-ne7uu
Жыл бұрын
Same store buddy, just turned 62. I smoked my whole life, a lot. Stopped September 1st 2023. Only just starting my journey, but WIIL NOT go back. Yes is is awesome, and I'm just getting started. Better everyday, whoever may read this and wants to do it. DI IT, you will not regret it.
@trulymental7651
Жыл бұрын
Im 61,45 years on it, thanks guys you have given me what I needed to go for it ❤
@OFFICIALBROTHERBOLDLYMUSICTV
Жыл бұрын
Praise the Lord bro! I’ve been sober for 3 years thanks to Jesus Yahusha!
@stanfen
Жыл бұрын
Same, think it's to do with age for me..
@MissAllyson707
Жыл бұрын
It’s so nice to see people actually admitting that weed is addictive. I’m almost 3 months free of weed, and I’m so afraid I’m going to go back to it. 😭 It’s extremely hard when your husband has it readily available around the house. Every time I quit in the past, I’d go back to it because my husband would tell me it’s no big deal and to just relax about it. Every time I’d try to quit it was harder than the time before. Praying I’ll never go back again. 🙏
@samsin34
Жыл бұрын
Yep I know the feeling.. I had quit for 3 years, my partner had bought some, the first few days she would have it , then eventually, I gave in after 3 years, just a couple of tokes.. noe I’ve been smoking daily ever since and trying to quit agsin .. keep it up and good luck
@PuppetMasterdaath144
Жыл бұрын
NOBODY CARES
@robperkins2674
Жыл бұрын
It’s important to say mentally addictive not physically addictive
@truthhasnofeelings5245
11 ай бұрын
@@robperkins2674it is clearly physically addictive.
@brandonroberts9917
11 ай бұрын
It is absolutely a big deal. You've hit a serious milestone! Current studies suggest it takes up to a YEAR for your brain to completely rewire and build new habits. Don't go back. push forward and redesign yourself into something you love.
@charleyweinhardt
Жыл бұрын
I was talking to someone who quit after 20+ years, he was still talking about 'the loud' he strictly smoked and how he smoked more than anyone he ever met, and started before all his friends, ect... I said "it takes 4 years to really overcome the delusions that weed instills in you." (I quit 8 years ago after 20yrs and I'm still learning what a perspective on life separate from weed's influence is) He responded "I disagree, it took me 2months!" I responded again- "Saying delusions is not descriptive enough of what I'm talking about. I'm talking about a vast array of other spiritual and emotional things. Right now you got your head cleared but it'll take a couple years for you to start really knowing what was the weed and what was you in retrospect. When you smoke weed for that long and from a young age you become one with the weed. Your speech and mannerisms, your honesty, your greed, your ego, your manner of friendliness, your submission to God, all that and more is just beginning to change. So many aspects of your emotional character do not grow when you're on weed. So many things are held back. So many social things, like being able to be close friends with someone who has never smoked weed or been around it. Plants like to chill, thrive, and cultivate in stillness, we take in and become one with these natures, plants are greedy but also harmonize with its surroundings in strange ways. It really takes a long time to really start to develop and grow with your true nature. This is such an in-depth and spiritual thing I'm barely scratching at the full scope. Like when you talking about loud, you're still expressing emotional and conceptual influence, you haven't had the time to grow in the way you grow when you're sober and differentiate what you were and what you could have been and that takes a lot of thinking. If you start to go towards God and give your life to him you'll continue to realize how far away you were, and then when you look at somebody who's still smoking you'll see how absolutely disconnected they are. Being under the influence is temporary 'being influenced' is long-term. Anyway too much to be said, God bless you bro!"
@bellaandbrownstreetmods1650
10 ай бұрын
Been burning since 1990 3 times a day. Finally done
@taylor-kenny
7 ай бұрын
This is what a lot of people don't understand about quitting. Weed keeps you from "growing" up.
@PredictionMMA
3 ай бұрын
@@taylor-kenny sorry this may be the wrong guy I’m replying to but didnt u make a vid saying u still do it here n there ?
@taylor-kenny
3 ай бұрын
@@PredictionMMA That is correct, what I'm referring to above is daily, or habitual usage. I've smoked with a friend of mine 2-3 times in the last year.
@jhood6931
Жыл бұрын
bro I'm sitting here smoking listening and I 100% agree with you. I've let decades slip away high and unmotivated to do anything that didn't have to do with weed Im 41 with seven children just now really starting to live and I absolutely know its time to be done with this habit, bumped into this by accident but it was divinely appointed I believe. this is confirmation. Thanks brother.
@jonnya3425
Жыл бұрын
I'm 40 with two kids that I don't want to be stoners. Gotta lead by example, so I quit 2 months ago. I feel better in so many ways already, and all my minor withdrawal symptoms are gone. I started to keep track in my head, and I came to the conclusion that I was only enjoying about 10% of the times I'd smoke. Yet, there I'd be, 3 hours later packing another couple hits. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results. I realized that if I wanted different results that I had to take different actions. You can beat this. Take the power back, brother.
@jameshall915
Жыл бұрын
seven kids? JESUS CHRIST!
@jameshall915
Жыл бұрын
when your kids start saying ''hey man'' be concerned@@jonnya3425
@ChRi5t0FuR
Жыл бұрын
You've got the strength brother!! Much blessings for you and your family!!
@jhood6931
Жыл бұрын
@@user-uv3gy7bq1o don't know why me mentioning my kids upset you but. Yea have a nice day 😂😂😂😂
@aaron9780
Жыл бұрын
Been smoking since I was a teenager. I'm 45 now. Just about everything you are saying is straight facts. Thank you brother for giving me more motivation. I can do this.
@jaylon.713
Жыл бұрын
You're not lying. Procrastination, laziness, memory loss, not caring about details, losing items, loss of opportunities, yellowing of teeth, and more were all symptoms I had. The hold was so strong I still didn't care to let it go
@ryanblanchard2508
Жыл бұрын
Better to go to the local liquor store, gas station or pub and grab a cold one. Am I right? 🤪
@barneygimble8984
Жыл бұрын
@@ryanblanchard2508 Inst it better to not rely on substances to cope?
@PathFind13
Жыл бұрын
what's your point?@@ryanblanchard2508
@offswitch1
Жыл бұрын
What were you smoking? lol teeth are more white than average told that by my dentist. I pay way more attention to detail when I'm high also.
@g.traurus9052
Жыл бұрын
@@offswitch1yep me too
@paperroutep
Жыл бұрын
Just wanna say , I been weed free for about 5 months after 8 years of smoking and I feel the best I’ve ever felt I’m never going back to that bs, I’ve experienced the “beat down” and it’s hard to separate but when you do you realize more and your world opens up for the better
@SuperThesavage
Жыл бұрын
what are u taking it its place if u dont mind me asking
@paperroutep
Жыл бұрын
@@SuperThesavage calisthenics exercises, highly limited social media/ healthy algorithms, but mostly the working out and changing my mindset
@carlbland68
7 ай бұрын
still clean ?@@paperroutep
@DouglasRoss1
11 ай бұрын
This has to be the best message I've received in my life. Thank you Bill, Your timing could'nt have been better.
@BobSacamano888
Жыл бұрын
Dude, thank you so much. No need to share my story - just know that it’s incredibly empowering to hear this from an older man who has been in my position. Thank you for creating and leading this community and narrative. Please know how much good you’re going to do and have already done for so many people. Sending love & praying for you.
@AP70293
Жыл бұрын
Day 1 sober for me finally after smoking about 8-10 dabs a day the past 5 years. Over it and pray for me
@rodellsiago9796
Жыл бұрын
keep it steady dont focus on counting days, you got this!
@RedBaronlives
Жыл бұрын
Great content Bill! Notice how our leadership wants everyone to embrace weed now? I know why.. A bunch of zombies are much easier to control! As a recovering weed addict, after 45 years and my body being destroyed, With the grace of Christ Jesus, I came to understand that it's a crutch, its a security blanket... God bless brother!
@gabrielcordeiro8679
Жыл бұрын
Hey, Bill! I’m from Brazil and I’ve just found your channel with this video. You have no idea how your message helped me. I’m 3 days clean after 3 years and half of daily smoking. I’m struggling with my sleep, but I keep 110% motivated. I won’t go back to that place, never again. I can’t wait to get clean for a couple of months, when I’ll probably start to sleep better . Thanks a lot for posting this. God bless you! 🇧🇷
@tmstani23
Жыл бұрын
It will cause insomnia for a few weeks then sleep issues for a couple months. Give it 3 months and you should be good. Also, look up the science of dopamine and weed addiction. Really interesting stuff that help me quit. I'm struggling with the sleep issues as well but they will get better. Part of what makes it so hard to quit is the tiredness from not being able to sleep well and also depression and other things. Those should resolve in a couple months. Good luck!
@happyman8488
Жыл бұрын
Been smoking , vaping cannabis for 12 years now. I was on anti- depressants on four occasions, since my teens, and I drank alcohol once or twice a week. Long story short, my alcohol usage and anti-depressants hurt me physically and psychologically. I am 40 years old and I have the physical fitness and mental clarity of people half my age. I run, mtb, gym and do motocross racing. I am always busy and motivated. I microdose cannabis daily, after work and before my big meal at dinner time. I don't drink any alcohol, take any anxiety medication or anti- depressants. I almost drank myself to suicide after my father died in a horrific motorcycle accident and my previous wife left me 4 months after that. I believe that cannabis helped me to form new relationships and helped me to live my life more in the moment. I, however, have found that over usage of cannabis can have an opposite effect ,and it can destroy your life if you use it carelessly. Cannabis saved my life and I will use it untill I die.
@SuperThesavage
Жыл бұрын
its a drug u can look forward to after hard day at work or like u said before dinner, come home after a long day at the office plop down and just get them drugs out and have a bit good shit just puff and relax
@ryanmoran2403
Жыл бұрын
It'll catch up with you one day dude. I also micro-dosed for many many years, but it slowly got worse and worse, because your THC tolerance WILL increase you WILL eventually need to increase your dosage to get the same effects. It may take a long time, but it WILL catch up with you eventually so be careful and be prepared.
@happyman8488
Жыл бұрын
Cool, no I am aware and careful, thanks. I take tolerance breaks about every 2 months. Like I said, I've been through that already, smoking big bongs and barely feeling anything. Got myself in check and now I know what the golden dosage is. Being a teacher in a very difficult working environment and seeing more than 90% of staff on pharma drugs is frightening. Society will not believe when they know what teachers do to cope these days. Many are alcoholics and "legal" drug addicts. The herb is the best choice if I want to live past 60. Golden rule, if you are under the age of 25 , stay away from any form of thc. It will cause long term brain problems, research backs that. I started at around 29.
@happyman8488
Жыл бұрын
@@ryanmoran2403 I am sure there are many stories like yours, but there are also stories like mine, stories of hope and about this herbal miracal of a medicine that works. Cannabis can be evil if you let it control you. Even water is bad for your health if you drink too much.
@nevencuca1680
Жыл бұрын
Good luck man.
@Stiger1022
Жыл бұрын
I did not start smoking until I was 20! I am now 36, will be turning 37 in Oct., Today is day 2 with nothing...I have a medical card and all that ...but ...i was just sick of being sick & tired, just like you were stating! Please keep making these videos..your earlier videos spoke to me and I just felt the need to give you some praise bc you're exactly right! Keep on keepin' on, brother! God Bless
@momar678
Жыл бұрын
BuT iTs YoUr MeDiCiNe! Jk man, but don't worry you can make it. After about a week if you hit weed you'll get uncomfortably stoned
@josephbearup4787
Жыл бұрын
The first 7days Sucks ! Insomnia and Irritability but You got this. Wait Till day 7-10 when the Dreams 🛌 come flooding back. That was the Best part of Stopping imo . The Dreams and the Clarity that comes with stopping weed way outweighs the Reasons for me to Smoke
@XboxSucks-g3k
Жыл бұрын
Imagine being addicted lmfao. Bet the people saying they quit take hella nicotine lmfao.
@Sober_Thoughts
Жыл бұрын
29 years old and I started smoking when I was 14. It led me to other illicit substances. Turns out that when bud was illegal, the people who sold it also sold other illicit goods (of course) When I stopped smoking regularly 2 years ago I was amazed how much my anxiety and insomnia were relieved (and let me be clear) it of course was worsened when I first quit. After a month or so though I began to improve far past where I was when I was smoking. It’s sad because most of my friends all smoke and we can hardly even hangout anymore. In fact most people I know my age don’t like when I talk about why I don’t do it. I’m not preachy but when they ask and I tell them you can hear there brains clicking off 😂 They don’t want to hear that my life is better without it.
@robertoramos8257
Жыл бұрын
I’m right there with ya buddy. 13 years of daily weed abuse. It’s been a little over a month since I quit and I don’t feel amazing or anything but I definitely feel more energized and motivated to actually do something with my life other than just have another smoke session.
@thecriticalnous
Жыл бұрын
I started smoking weed very late . I was 23 and against it all my life . Girlfriend at the time got me into it. Smoke weed from 23 to 42 with long breaks in between ranging from 3 months to a year. Always got back into it. Friends were doing it and it made activities that much more enjoyable. Passing it around the campfire with buddies, watching a movie , concert , golfing , etc . And although I made some mistakes a long the way I can say my life has been successful. Loving wife , kids , career , investments, good friends , health, and above all GOD. But in my late 30’s , I’d say at 38 it stopped working . Got me down , tired so i tried to quit .. without any success. In 2019 I almost managed to do it , was weed free until COVID plandemic hit. Then it was full force into it again. Smoking daily 3 times a day for a year before I was finally able to quit for good. Weed free now since 2021 and it’s gonna be 3 years now I haven’t touched it. The smell now bothers me for some reason. I believe praying helped me. Good luck and God bless!
@Duckvan79
Жыл бұрын
Between the ages of 16 - 22, 3 episodes of drug induced psychosis due to cannabis, mental health section each time and countless months of recovery. Aged 44 and not haven't desired it since and have never looked back. That being said I'm fully grateful for my experience as it has been instrumental in my career in mental health and i have recently completed my post grad CBT study. 🙏🏽
@stuartpaterson3016
Жыл бұрын
Telling my story. Keep speaking. So glad to not be alone in this. Quit drinking in my 30s soon picked up weed now 55 and have slipped innumerable times for that 5 min of relief. Hard to get others to understand the problem. Hard to come to terms with all the wasted potential. Dying to self seems like the only way out. Getting involved in community no matter how much it hurts. Growing up is really painful as an adult. To be grateful when you don’t feel grateful. ❤
@soulmate702000
Жыл бұрын
I think it's all about making a real decision for yourself. I started late but was a hopeless case, chain smoking life and opportunities away. Life goes by in time lapse & suddenly you have less time in front of you than you have lived. Quitting is like turning off the time lapse. I focused on the positive effects on my body, no more coughing, clarity of mind etc., After 1,5 years not even considering it I decided to partake, as a treat so to speak. This was just a few days ago actually. I enjoyed the effect as my tolerance was rock bottom, but by the end of the little bag I could feel that the tolerance was growing already. My mind is more rational now & can leave it behind me, because I know where it leads. I also know people who think and say they have it under control but that's just the weed talking. Be strong & celebrate yourself, you've already made it.✊
@cmb913
Жыл бұрын
Dealt with weed for over 20 years and like you said it beats you down, I got burnt out and disconnected from life itself. Glad I found your video and happy to put smoking weed behind me.
@DylanBond660
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Im 27 and have been addicted for 10 years. Ive probably tried to quit hundreds of times at this point, and each time i try to use it gradually then get sucked right back into daily smoking. Im in a daze now , but i watched your video start to finish. Thank you for your encouragement! I know i cam do it for good
@lukeandresen9856
Жыл бұрын
Veteran here, personal trainer, own a cafe etc. I’ve had some stressful times recently with selling my house on top of taking on way too many projects. I turned to weed more and more over the past couple years. Didn’t ever try it until I was 25. Only did it once every couple months at first to meditate deeper. Eventually I lost my respect for cannabis and I started to rely on it more for comfort. Ironically I just kept getting more hostile and lonely and depressed so I smoke more 😂. I realized what was happening so I just quit cannabis and coffee for the next 30 days. 3 days in and I feel SO MUCH BETTER. It’s definitely an addiction but I know I can kick it. Thanks for putting yourself out there brother!
@irocksup123
Жыл бұрын
You’re at a very tough spot and I imagine the craving’s are crazy. Stay strong! After a week it gets easier! Keep going!
@SuperThesavage
Жыл бұрын
what are you taking it its place if you dont mind me asking?
@Nbarbacc
Жыл бұрын
Hard time showing up for life. Quitting itself isnt too hard, but Its easy to be bitter and lean into the helplessness. Aimless
@pleckocat1833
Жыл бұрын
Well said
@barrelrole
Жыл бұрын
you have to stop feeling sorry for yourself. the only way is manning up to have a sober mind and discipline to not waste time or energy
@OvercomeThroughJesus301
Жыл бұрын
@@barrelroledon’t smoke it, ingest it. He talking like he doing mushrooms, not weed.
@deanayer3822
Жыл бұрын
You are doing great work here - you are the right voice with the right background, toss out a 30-day challenge of no weed and dare the folks who swear they arent addicted to see if they can just simply go a single damn month and then compare the last day stoned to the 30th day straight.
@alexcaldwell4811
Жыл бұрын
Thanks brother, really needed to hear this today, been off the drink for a few months now. And it’s made it clear to me that pot has to be next I want to reach my full potential. It really spoke to me when you talked about killing that person that advocates for smoking all the time and being such a part of my personality. I too started very young at 13 and I’ve been smoking now 12 years, it’s scary to kill that part of myself, not knowing who the person waiting on the other side is. But it’s time to meet myself, and deal with my inner demons, I’m ready to be truly happy again, thanks for the support
@jasonl5523
Жыл бұрын
It's all about self control. If you don't have good self control and practice moderation, there's a good chance you're going to abuse anything that makes you feel good.
@Liam-ke2hv
Жыл бұрын
True but there's other factors too. Often it centers around trauma, with the person locked in a battle of trying to escape their emotions, and feeling self-loathing over the fact that they can't seem to control themselves. Mental conditioning can be very extensive and hard to undo, we need to be understanding and supportive with those who struggle. As long as they are trying
@Holio88
Жыл бұрын
@@Liam-ke2hvso well said.
@chrisbelaen628
Жыл бұрын
Moderation is BS
@jasonl5523
Жыл бұрын
@@chrisbelaen628 No, it's true. Let me know when you have enough self control to make yourself run or workout 3-5 times a week. Count your calories, watch your weight and you will get ripped. Make sure you are getting enough protein. I don't use weed except when I want to relax or recover from run training for a 18min 5k at 40 years old,... I'm at 20mins now. Used to run them in the 16's in high school. Weed masks the muscle soreness and allows me to fall asleep without the use of an NSAID. That's what weed works the best for. Use weed like a supplement and you can reap the benefits. I only drink maybe 7 or 8 beers a week on a heavy week... When I wanted to get strong in my early 20s I worked out 3 or 4 times a week lifting heavy. It took me almost 7 years to go from 155 to 180 naturally. I'm 5'7 and lifted as much as 345 bench, 455 squat, and 540 deadlift. My profile pic is the first time I deadlift 405. I ended up going into the national guard at 28 years old and needed to run 2 miles and do all the rucking etc so I lost weight on purpose and got down to 165 and running 2 mile in 12:30 right before I went into basic training. Just by watching my calories and running. Humans are born to run and if you don't run in your workout plan, you're missing out. It changes your mitochondria if you do vo2 max training and an hour of zone 2 minimum every week.
@jasonl5523
Жыл бұрын
@@Liam-ke2hv my dad has 7 DUIs and was abusive to me and my mother. Used to come home black out drunk like 10 times a month! He blew engines in virtually all of our vehicles because he would over rev them while drunk. For example, he drove his work van in our yard and knocked over our own power/telephone pole and got his van stuck on top of it!!! He used to throw my mom around and I would try to intervene and I would end up getting thrown into walls etc I wasn't sexually abused in any way whatsoever but I was abused physically and we didn't have food or power or something because my father was extremely unreliable. I had a ton of trauma, used to cry myself to sleep wondering if he would come home drunk or who was he cheating on my mother or did he wreck his vehicle or something. When he did come home, very often I wished he had not come home. I would sit and listen to him freak out abd destroy the house wondering where my mom was and if he was coming to throw stuff around my side of the house. I lived in a very small town so it was super fun getting made fun of for his arrests and cheating on my mom.
@norwegiangaming
Жыл бұрын
I have been a weed smoker since i was 14 years old . I am 37 years old now and I understand exactly what you mean. when I'm sober I miss the high but when I smoke I don't get the good feeling. I used and took a break whenever I didn't get an effect from cannabis, then I started again later. but the high I get after let's say 2 months is not good either, the day after I will get a decent high. I've been high for so many years that I no longer know who I am sober.
@carlys8447
6 ай бұрын
Started smoking with friends at 17. Served me for a while but then like u said it stopped working and eventually it destroyed me. I’m 22 now, feel like I’m dying. Angry with myself that I keep using it as a crutch. I feel stuck in this pathetic place of weed numb. Ur channel is rly helping me confront this. It’s been 6 years, I can’t do this for decades. Day one today.
@PapaTrice360
Жыл бұрын
Tomorrow will be my 4th week weed free after smoking daily (all day except at work…sometimes) for 25 years. I had to admit to myself it’s boring and adds no value to my life anymore. It feels liberating to live life without that itch for weed not to mention all the money I’m saving. Looking forward to turning 4 weeks into 4 months and 4 months into 4 years and that into the rest of my life Update: I fell back
@PapaTrice360
Жыл бұрын
Not to mention weed stinks when you smoke it and I always hated that part even when I loved weed. I’m glad I don’t deal with that anymore as well.
@PapaTrice360
Жыл бұрын
@@wildcatcomms thank you, bro. Same to you. Enjoy your rebirth 🙏🏾
@CarlBlandy2024
7 ай бұрын
Sum boy
@viraltv1845
Жыл бұрын
The truth here my man is your not the only one. I’m here and experiencing the same thing. I do not feel like myself unless i’m high . It’s destroying many lives and we don’t see that because society wants to hide the truth. Helping the business thrive 👎🏽 This is love and i’m lovin it ❤
@SystemKhatam-A2Z
Жыл бұрын
Helping which business thrive? The money you spend on drugs is funding terrorists and terrorism
@DrWakeWalker
Жыл бұрын
people underestimate the ability to be completely independent from any substance or any need to get a buzz, to never have the craving of any kind. it is extremely liberating. i told my friends but they just keep going with the same old patterns.
@pleckocat1833
Жыл бұрын
This video was very meaningful to me. Hits right home with the self esteem issues and struggle to maintain a positive life. I'm very grateful you make the videos Bill. Congrats on 10k subs 👏
@elcanasgarov3187
Жыл бұрын
I stopped smoking in the beginning of April and haven’t got back it ever since but somehow I stumbled upon this video and honestly and wholeheartedly have to say that this is probably the most honest video I‘ve ever seen someone make about weed addiction. This just reaffirmed my own beliefs and I‘m really proud that I was able to quit this shit. Enjoy while it lasts cause it sure as hell won’t last forever fellas
@sapphirelane1714
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for bringing up serving God and people. I’ve been asking God about this for years, how to serve Him and others. Something always tugged at me about not being able to serve until I was away from THC. It’s conflicting: my mood is better with it, I’m more optimistic, I think of God more. Yet, maybe this video is here as a sign.
@devon_lol
Жыл бұрын
so proud of everyone in the comments and the lurkers too starting their journey. I've been off weed for 5 months and am starting my journey against alcohol. Lets knock some others off the list too, video game addiction, sleep addiction, pornography and sex. Our addictions are the devil playing us like puppets and when we get clean God finally starts to shine through.
@UkuleleZen
Жыл бұрын
Hey Bill, I’m grateful for YOU and I’m grateful to be free from the prison of Marijuana use. I enjoy your honest and 100% authentic videos and sharing of your experience, strength and hope. As far as negative (and the boastful)comments you mentioned - they’re just acting out their habit energies as we all do. It’s not easy to receive these harsh words when all you’re doing is just putting yourself out there and being vulnerable, but I’m sure you have touched the solidity within yourself enough times to let their views go. And YES, for everyone boastful “I’ve got it all together” comments there’s more like 1 MILLION of others who have been negatively impacted by overconsumption of weed. ‘Nuff from me. Keep on doing what you’re doing Bill Howie - you’re a beautiful soul 🙏🏻🤙💜
@alexjones7043
Жыл бұрын
Brother, I appreciate this video. I’ve been smoking for going on 15 years now. I stopped for a period of 18 months and thought I could come back and moderate. Nope - straight back into it. I’m now at a point where I’m only smoking on saturdays, and now just sundays and mondays suck compared to everyday. But now - I’m done. Thanks for this video. I sincerely hope you find/found peace. If you’re worried about “wasting decades”, maybe your purpose in life is this. I know my reasons for smoking weed was I didn’t feel like I had a purpose. I’m going to keep looking for mine and I’ll do it sober. All the best my man.
@bl2578
Жыл бұрын
Tomorrow marks my 4 month free of weed and nicotine after 20 years of daily use. I already feel and see so many physical changes for the good. Still fighting the battle everyday to recalibrate and rebalance my moods and find the joy in everything without the dope.... But pushing on. I know its going to be worth it.
@UnknownUser-kp6gs
4 ай бұрын
How are ya?
@bl2578
4 ай бұрын
@@UnknownUser-kp6gs Doing really good thanks. 1 year and 1 month smoke free. Smelled it a couple of times while out and about lately and it brought back some nice memories but doing really well without it. I turn 40 in a couple months and hoping I can get through the celebrations without blazing one with friends. But surprisingly... I never thought I would be replying to a comment over a year free of weed. Really surprised myself.
@roje777
10 ай бұрын
I love this I am 44 and sick and tired of being sick and tired. Thx for this God bless you sir i am definitely subscribing.
@kittycat6195
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for caring about others snd spending the time and effort to do something about it.
@Spvrdx
Жыл бұрын
Honestly weed is not the issue it’s the ones who run society Many smart ppl smoke The beat down is life in general with or without weed you gon get beat down Just can’t smoke all day everyday depending on what you trying to accomplish it takes you off track
@LovingGod1
8 ай бұрын
Yes, I need you to help my little Brother. This video means a lot to me. I appreciate it. My prayer is for my brother to change. Thanks a lot 🙏🙏🙏
@blase7733
Жыл бұрын
Smoked weed since I was 15; 75 now. I’m amazed I didn’t destroy my lungs. Have been weed and alcohol free for 9 months and have never felt better. No way I’m going back to that trap!
@lontoc4150
Жыл бұрын
I find what you say to be very insightful. The market has been pushing Type 1 ( Thc only) cannabis since day one. All Thc is not good long term for your mental well being. Type 2 (Thc and Cbd) is a great start to coming back to a better place mentally and physically. I personally now love Type 3 (high cbd, low thc) finally after a decade of only using Type 1s. I still appreciate the medical benefits, but now without the inebriation. Always continue aiming up. God bless.
@AliHussain-fz7pd
Жыл бұрын
I was a former addict but you know, those were good times. Now I don’t touch the stuff even occasionally, because every time I have in the past (since quitting), it hasn’t been what it once was. It was fun when things were super chill, relaxing, funny, and good switch off time after a long day. I’m not in the game for degrading self analysis and unpleasant prophecies of the future, I’m not in the game for guilt and paranoia. It should be about treating yourself, if it’s not then find something else like heroin..(I’m joking). The thing is, you should be on an upward trajectory in life, financially, your network, your contacts, etc. anything that detracts from that is just a voluntary waste of talent. If you are a Seth Rogan type, or a dispensary owner..more power to you. If not, stay in your lane.
@samsin34
Жыл бұрын
Well said brother
@TheCherokeeKidd
Ай бұрын
Thank you! I’ve been fighting myself to quit for the longest time because I’m so over it, but like many keep falling backwards. Weed is the most insidious drug and that’s why I keep losing the battle. My goal is to make it through one week no smoking and hoping that snowballs into years. Thank you for the videos
@trapboiii843
Жыл бұрын
Im 1 month clean and actually test myself yesterday and tested NEGATIVE! No body seems proud of me but me.. im trying to find how to be happy and really be alone alot since i stopped. I might need help. Btw i stopped after 11 years straight and im 27 now.
@trapboiii843
Жыл бұрын
@@wildcatcomms aye man I appreciate that bro and pray for u to receive all the best blessings family 🙏
@JKiNg-23
4 ай бұрын
i'm 22 years old God is helping me to leave this addiction and your vids helps with the mental bs for smoke "one more time". Thanks buddy, God bless u
@leoanderson4253
Жыл бұрын
Your like a father figure to me Bill. Much love
@toniazar
6 ай бұрын
Thank you Bill, God bless you and keep you well.
@Kwatson855
Жыл бұрын
Your helping! There is so much to be had, so much to do, the fun begins when your sober enough to understand.🍀❤️
@johnboy6594
Жыл бұрын
Morning Sunshine and a cup of Coffee is my drug of choice. Clarity and having a clear mind is under rated.
@Caddyrolling614
Жыл бұрын
It's not the weed,,if your mind isn't strong enough to get past that feeling then weed isn't for you I'm 50yrs old been smoking my whole adult life. I've never had that problem don't smoke before you have to do something. Don't wake and bake it sets the president for the day. Strengthen your mind,don't blame weed
@waynemaynard1567
5 ай бұрын
Totally agree with everything you said it went from helping with my problems to being the cause of my problems. It really is about growing up mentally. I'm enjoying things much more now things that I had lost interest in or had trouble focusing on when I was using weed.
@Edward-sp3tn
Жыл бұрын
I hear you man. It feels like something is missing. Mostly memories are pale and insipid but other times I briefly get the sense and feel and intimations of a more vivid experience of life from when I was younger. And the same applies to music. It feels like something is locked behind a glass wall. But I'm not even sure if I can blame weed for that. Something is missing from the music. It sounds bland when once it sounded sacred. I can't feel the richness now and the memories can't reach it but I know there are heights far beyond this current experience. There is beauty beyond all words somewhere. I want to readjust my estimation of the world but god doesn't seem to be playing fair. Whatever that means.
@b1swoll273
Жыл бұрын
That was fuckin beautiful man, right on ✊️
@larrytate1657
Жыл бұрын
Are you still getting high? If not how long have you been clean?
@joshc7865
Жыл бұрын
Subscribed. It took me many years of daily using cannabis to realise what you are saying here. Keep spreading the truth
@barexampasser
Жыл бұрын
im a 21 year old male, and ive been smoking daily for at least 4 years now. while I still smoke, I dont do it nearly as often (I'd say, twice a week now for the last 5ish months). Your stories have seriously helped me dude. Thank you for sharing your lessons with me. at the very least, you changed one mans life with these videos on weed. I see this shit happening to my little brother right now, and I just hope I can nudge him into a better direction. Thank you.
@stevenmichael3426
Жыл бұрын
Give it up totally. Sobriety will pay off big!
@vanchosin2132
Жыл бұрын
I am tired of being tired. I hear you and feel you my friend. I start as soon as I wake up and stop when I’m about to crash…I am noticing that I tend to waste most of my day chasing a high long lost felt…I stay productive but I chief all day..Time for a change. Much respect and stay motivated. Time to live!
@seanwagner7426
Жыл бұрын
its nice to see men waking up to the agenda. it destroys my motivation and def kills my mindset. im down to just smoking at night 2 bowls. this medical marijuana when i stop cold turkey gives me massive headaches. i will kick this crap tho im with yall im just over it. its holding me back my soul is waking up i git things to do and it doesnt involve weed. keep fighting guys we got this!
@rohanhitchcock4710
Жыл бұрын
Hi bill, the first video i saw of yours was your 40 minute video about your experience, even as a teen still i could relate to so much and it was quite emotional actually because it made me aware, it was pivotal for me even though i didn’t stop smoking straight away but the thought process was implanted in me and only grew and continued to have those thoughts until i eventually put it down and i can honestly give that credit to you Its changed my life thank-you so much from Australia cheers
@sarahfrancis4532
8 ай бұрын
I just wanted to say your Videos are awesome and have really helped me!🥰 35 years Smoking weed from age 13...i am 3 days in of what is many many attempts to quit....i couldn't agree more with the words you speak so wisely...thankyou Bill!!!🥰
@pamelatoombs4150
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much I've quit after another 3 years of smoking it after smoking for about 5 years 15 years ago, but, I can see just how "dodo" head I am smoking it, short term memory loss, lack of motivation, depression when I wasn't high, flat lined blah life. I WANT MORE, quit, got a good job pushing myself to make my dream lifestyle happen. For example, hanging out with wonderful people who dont smoke & I didn't want to be around high, traveling, sober clear mind, helping others I know that are addicted to even worse & want to get away from it. Making money, being creative again, I feel so alive & fulfilled without it.I so appreciate the affirmation from you. New subscriber 😊
@wordsoflife42
Жыл бұрын
I quit for 8 months after about 3 years of medical usage. I faced severe depression like I never had before. My wife said it was interesting that the only time she had seen me couch locked was when I stopped usage. I think for some it’s a medical herb, but I think this guys is speaking to something that is real for many. I also don’t take rips from bongs though or combust to where it turns to ashes. I only vaporize small amounts of the herb throughout the day. I am not sure if this would make much difference for people. Thanks for sharing your experience 🙏
@Jaapst
Жыл бұрын
Keep fooling yourself.
@shannoncat1984
Жыл бұрын
Im glad it makes your depression feel better. I know this is unsolicited advice but a high carb diet will really reduce anxiety and depression your brain just isnt getting the proper nutrition there are many studies that show links between food and depression. So high fat diet and lots of meat everyday is going to make anyone feel depressed. Carbohydrates help release seritonine in the brain ( makes you feel happy and less axcious) worked for me!!!! I dont do anymore then 30 grams of fat per day im a very lean person not much fat to me but my mind feels amazing and thats what matters not how i look also my sleep is BOMB can fall asleep easily and stay asleep which really helps with moods too.
@scottmills7337
Жыл бұрын
I have literally no idea how this channel turned up on my feed. But you know some times you dont even know what’s good for you… we’ll this is one of those times. Ive smoked an oz a week for 10 years and I have never Vibed with something quite like this. I’m so sick and tired of it. I regularly run 5km,10km so you’d think smoking would be straight out the window but I can’t even leave the house without a couple of joints blazed. It’s good to know there are people out there that have passed the stoner faze and want out the other side. Stay free brother.
@bonecracker77
Жыл бұрын
I started two years ago when I was in a bad spot. I didn't smoke every day or throughout the day. Weed did help me in some ways, but I am beginning to feel the positive effects are becoming redundant in my current life. I'm glad you put it into words to kickstart my quitting journey. I want my brain to operate as it was meant to and remember that feeling of normalcy.
@willanderson8596
Жыл бұрын
love it dude I was actually thinking of smoking again today after a long time off just under the impression of I wonder if I can handle it now and only smoke it once and a while and Ive tried that before lol, this video helped me thank you for what you do brother
@TanyaManzini
Жыл бұрын
Not as enjoyable if you take too many breaks
@DementiaJoe
Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised to find so many videos talking about giving up weed. I'm on my own journey away from the habit. It was a crutch for me when I was in a worse place in my life and now I want to move on. These videos help. I am determined and need to hear others speaking the same thing I'm thinking. Thanks
@Entaragen
Жыл бұрын
The people that don't agree haven't been deep enough into the rabbit hole yet. Just wait..
@markoputinja
Жыл бұрын
Bro. Everyone’s HIGH IS DIFFERENT. Its individual thing. For some people WEED is benefical 💪🏻❤️
@carlomarques6865
Жыл бұрын
Love people who can see thru the bs parts of society. Keep making videos man.
@joelwatkins4377
Жыл бұрын
“They Live”…Rowdy Roddy Piper… At 57, I know what you’re saying is true. I smoke daily and have for 30 years now. I used to do it all day long, even while working. I would go to my car at lunch and on breaks and take a couple ne hits just to cope with the rest of my day. Now I mainly do it at the end of the day or evening before bed ect. However, that little voice in my head is the same one you had. At some point I want to quit, but who am I without it? Can I enjoy time without it? That still remains to be seen. It has been my little reward for dealing with the ugly realities of life for so long.
@mountainhobbit1971
Жыл бұрын
bingo...'change is hard'. Very well said...most people avoid change until they have no choice and change is the only option left. And yeah, it sucks, and change is the hardest thing I have ever tried to do in my life. You made this choice for you and those that need to hear this will feel they are not alone. The fear of rejection...yep, that too.
@JR-tg1vg
Жыл бұрын
Hey man, no clue how I landed at your channel in my feed lol, but I just wanted to say that I respect and appreciate what you’re doing. It’s worth it, even if you reach out and change 1 person vs all of the people opposed to your view. I smoked when I was younger and gave it up, and it was an amazing change. It’s all about how bad you want it and surrounding yourself with positive people. I’m glad you turned it around dude. Cheers! 👍
@hellmunddegenhard
6 ай бұрын
0:23 just like the pre-chorus of Be Free by Papa Roach, sick and tired of being sick and tired. Good video.
@rocketdog7135
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for standing up against weed smoking. I smoked for over 20 years, believed the BS and was in denial about my addiction. I quit 10 months ago and never felt better. Now that I don't smoke I can see how detrimental it was to me. God told me to quit, throw it all out and dedicate my life to him. Weed IS the devil's lettuce, he uses it to imprison you. Keep up the brave work you're doing.
@VooDooMaGicMan81
Жыл бұрын
I smoked for a couple of decades. Can tell if someone I just met is a stoner within seconds of talking to them. More often than not they remind me of myself during a period of my life I grew so much from after I moved away from skunk. It increases creativity but at the same time prevents many breaks from repetition in terms of your lifestyle. Most long term smokers I know are also at least slightly OCD at their core, and the weed accentuates that trait.
@Flyboyminer
Жыл бұрын
I am a 100% disabled combat veteran. I recieved 2 tbi's while on active duty along with improperly stored vaccinations on my deployment. My skin is paper thin, i cannot gain muscle, and i barely remember anything, and my nerves hurt so bad there is no reason for me to live...that is why i smoke weed...constantly, because i truly am trying to trick my brain to want to live. But people who have no issues...should stay far away. You cannot live on a medicine meant for those who are dying.
@ryanjohns9264
Жыл бұрын
Sir. Thankyou.
@alvinyakatori83
Жыл бұрын
They Live is a great movie! Very eye opening and makes you wonder. Keep doing your purpose and spreading your knowledge and wisdom. Peace brother
@ayylmaoo2619
Жыл бұрын
When I started using edibles i used them for therapy. I noticed immediately how it would make me mentally and physically exhausted the next day, so i used it once a week. Edibles for me were a medicine that allowed me to fully connect with myself. After a couple of months I switched to way smaller doses 3 days a week - this continued for months. I got so used to mental and physical tiredness and brain fog that i attributed it mostly to my bad relationship i was in at the time. Once i fixed that problem i did not feel the need to use weed that much, and my tiredness improved greatly. Turns out i was using weed to mostly escape my painful and boring life at the time(when i was using small doses) Weed is a double edged sword, if you are getting into it please be extremely aware of your body and mind and track changes. It is not physically addictive but your mind will crave it.
@Undermineded-333
Жыл бұрын
It's my only pleasure besides my kids
@liesdiebibelbruder420
Жыл бұрын
If you love your kids stop it. Pray to Jesus to come into your life and heal you.
@TheK7aloha
Жыл бұрын
Nope… not the only one! Middle aged Dead Head here… I agree! I haven’t smoked in weeks! Months? I lost count because I’m also quitting nicotine which I always used weed to quit in the past. F!!! I miss so much of that feeling you’re talking about AND… I know exactly what you are speaking to! Thank you! Aloha from Colorado!
@flurdler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Bill appreciate the video & glad to see you happy
@carlbarker2708
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid. You are so right. I been smoking for 30 years. I ditched it three weeks ago. Feeling alert and happy, not stupified and brain dead anymore..
@corneliuslablah8901
5 ай бұрын
brother i love this video i laughed uncontrollably, thanks alot man the truth is always the funniest
@XOChristianaNicole
Жыл бұрын
It’s difficult for me, because I have a lot of stomach issues, due to missing most of my stomach - which, can cause me uncomfortableness, when I eat; and cannabis helps with that, greatly. Also, I can get easily nauseous, and cannabis has helped, greatly, also. However, I do agree - I am tired of feeling “blah,” after I smoke. I have smoked everyday, with the exception of one year, for about 15 years. And it has supported me, greatly. I have never - not once - have regretted the money I spent on in. Though, like you just said.. “It just stops working.” And that’s how I feel, mentally. I am so bored of smoking. I do take that as a good sign, mentally, though. I began to notice I would smoke, at certain stress-triggers. Well, I have done quite a bit of work to mitigate my responses, as well as change the circumstances to remove the majority of those stressors, in general. To which, I feel less inclined to smoke, as result. And it does help me sleep, though, again - it doesn’t do what it use to do. I have been telling my BFF I’d really like to not be dependent on weed, anymore. I don’t, necessarily, care to quit - I love smoking a bowl, that I can actually feel. Though, currently.. I’m not feeling too much, when I smoke - and it’s a bit boring. I have been trusting that since I have the desire to not be reliant on cannabis - God has been gradually removing the desire, allowing me to slowly break the habit. I think, even though this video isn’t, necessarily, directed at me - being I have relied on cannabis medically, to a degree.. Especially, being I can’t take ANY sort of pain management, as result of kidney/liver issues.. It’s, certainly, a sign - a sign that I am on the right track, to having my health improve.. Especially, after surviving over a decade of being bedridden/housebound.
@OFFICIALBROTHERBOLDLYMUSICTV
Жыл бұрын
Ex everyday pothead Been sober 3 years all glory to Jesus Yahusha I just found your page, new sub 👍
@alisaurusrex
Жыл бұрын
This is why I love Americans, there is the capacity of such individuality
@toomuchtooyoung8
Жыл бұрын
This is me at the moment. I've been smoking everyday for about 5 years now and it's so hard to stop. You build such a strong mental connection to it and for me, it lifts all the negatives from my mind. But I'm very much an addict and I want/need to stop. Being addicted to weed drains you of everything, eventually.
@richrivnak2682
Жыл бұрын
That observation is accurate, shyness with weed is a real thing. Made some good points
@johnboland5765
Жыл бұрын
I can't agree with you more, on every single point you made. Your story sounds very similar to mine. I used to be a huge advocate and smoked every day all day. I thought it was not only harmless, but helping me, like a medication. I decided one day that I no longer consent to the power it had over me. I said NO, no more of this, and it felt so amazing, like a spiritual experience. Ironically, I thought Marijuana was giving me that spirituality already. I am so grateful I was able to quit, and now my life is so full, I want nothing to do with it. I encourage all my friends who are on the fence about it to put it down.
@Ridendrty
Жыл бұрын
You speak from the heart. May God bless you and yours👊
@cac45200rg
Жыл бұрын
Love this video, finally broke free after 8 years and Life never felt any BETTER 😊
@xgtwb6473
Жыл бұрын
This is the uncle we all need, cheers mate
@Fireinmyeyes
Жыл бұрын
Hey buddy thanks for the message. It takes a certain level of maturity to reach this cobclusion. Most people just criticize you for using but dont explain the dire consequences of a lifelong habit such aa weed
@ChadMoosey
11 ай бұрын
Didn't start smoking anything until I was 25.... I am 37, quit cigarettes 3 years ago... I was only able to get off the weed for 3 months. Weed was way harder than the cigarettes. Thank you.
@joesewell309
Жыл бұрын
The film was called "They Live" I've used cannabis for 30 + years. I smoke between one and 4 joints a day almost every day. I'm now 56 yrs old, I can pass for been mid 40s.. I don't find it stops me from doing the things I need to do in my life. I understand for others that's not the same. I have never had a day off work due to cannabis or alcohol hangovers. I don't suffer with a lack of motivation. I really like to cycle after having a smoke and can cycle for hours. I like to research a lot too, in my case I find the cannabis slows things down from the speed of the "rat race" and helps me to focus more. This is how I retired early at 55, not because I had a well paying job, witch I didn't, but because I researched and also stopped watching tv over ten years ago, and stopped listening to the "government" too. I don't "wake and bake" either, I will get all the things I need to get done out the way early in the day before I smoke. I can easily go through the day without smoking If I have things on or places to go etc. I don't think anyone should try cannabis until at least minimum age 18-20 yrs old. That's just my short cannabis story. Good luck to anyone struggling to quit smoking.
@arfboucher3855
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, i smoke but i know i am in the sunset phase. The day is coming, i know that.. Jesus says no drugs. I need to hit the off ramp so i subscribed. I have started to listen to these kinds of videos to get me to accept quitting. Keep them coming, i need this message reinforced, fix your mind and the rest will follow i feel
@SanLuca1989
Жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy for your mission
@daweener1
Жыл бұрын
I watched the first 1:30 of the video and I started crying. I have been on and off, mostly on, for 30 years now. I just smoked one, and I am so tired, so tired of it. Now lets watch the rest of the video. Thank you sir.
@nathanielovaughn2145
Жыл бұрын
Same ages here and just found your channel. If only I could get back the 44 wasted years of my 57 so far and feel like I mean something.
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