hi..it's drew..are you watching this video right now? that moment when he's psychic.. okay but by the way I just wanted to say if u smoke I don't want this to feel like an attack or a condemnation of anyone smoking because all the years I did I know I was very quick to feel judged and it isn't helpful. for me it was a great idea to stop when I did but I also think it's important to tell people with any type of issue that they're okay even if they're making a bad decision! it might not be good but it doesn't mean YOU are bad.. but that's corny idk. I hope your day is good better call Saul is on tonight and I'm not exaggerating I can't believe it like I feel like I'm inside of a big fat dream right now. it's crazy that there are television shows that mean so much to me that I literally start breathing heavily when I talk or think about them but that's just life as usual I reveal too much on Patreon.com/drewmonson
@@SteakBoss1 way better, I had a lot of (Gross) mucus coming out for a while but it was good to see them clear a bit and I am noticeably breathing a lot better. I think a big thing I would tell myself to continue was that I was "too far gone" or had like too much for quitting to make a difference but that wasn't true at. all.
I wish my own mother and family felt that way too. I will forever be associated solely on the bad things I’ve done. I could do a million good things but will only be remembered for and reminded of the bad ones. It’s sad and it’s a lot to deal with. I’m 41. It doesn’t help to have my mother constantly telling me about everything I’ve ever done wrong, how it’s affected her and my grandmother, etc. It doesn’t make me want to strive to do better. It makes me want to crawl under a rock and never come out. This is why, regardless of any mistakes my own now grown children make, I’m not going to put them down, continuously throw their short comings/failures in their faces, or compare them to people who have accomplished more. I’m going to support them and build them up. I’m going to let them know I love them no matter what and that my love is UNconditional. I know my mother loves me but it feels conditional. I want my sons to know they can recover from any mistakes no matter how serious. I want them to know it’s ok to screw up and that their mistakes or bad decisions do not define them as a person, that they can be who they want to be and it’s never too late to do the right thing or become the person you want to be. I don’t want them to feel the constant, nagging guilt that I feel and live with on a daily basis just because they messed up or didn’t accomplish everything people expected them to.
I am an opiate addict and I have been for 5 or so years. I can’t imagine stopping but you talking about going longer and longer between using honestly has clicked something in my brain more than most addiction therapy I’ve had. I’m not saying I’m gonna be able to have a 100% linear and easy time but I am saying I’m going to try.
1 week later and I’m making significant progress with my weed addiction! I just spent 24 hrs sober! I haven’t done that in 4 yrs! Thank you drew! The stopwatch idea worked brilliantly. I’m not pushing myself to go cold turkey, I know I’ll smoke soon just to sleep, but holy shit, I see a life being sober and happy. Fucking happy. I am so fucking grateful Drew. I am so grateful. I was ready to hear this message, it was my final push. Thank you.
hey im also struggling with dependency on weed and i hope your journey has been treating you kindly!!! i just started my first day sober and its wild, but i know we'll get there!!
I was addicted to weed too for over 4 years. I’m over a year sober now and I thought I could never say that. I hope you’re doing well and if you’re not it’s ok. If you’re still on it then just try again. It took me multiple tries.
I was a homeless drug addict born of two homeless addict parents. Now 5 years sober, inside for 4, and just quit smoking cigarettes last month. This definitely resonated with me. Taking care of yourself to pilot the rest of the life you thought you'd end already is odd, but learning more about how to do it right is honestly what keeps me moving forward. Thanks for being so vulnerable on the internet. I appreciate you. Edit: thank you all, most likes i've ever gotten. Much love 💖💖💖
If there is ONE video of Drew that deserves to be saved, archived and shown for posterity, this one is it. Brilliantly said, your story matches those of thousands of underage people who are experiencing it right now, and I think you may just have saved some of them a lot of misery.
I FUCKING LOVE THE STOP WATCH IDEA!!! As a cannabis smoker that relies on it for sleep, I really wanna stop the heavy smoking i fall back on habitually to calm myself. I want to be able to take an edible to fall asleep, maybe smoke only at a party, but not rely on it every 4 hours. Thank you for this Drew. ❤
Drew is the only person who can hold my attention for 42 minutes while just talking. Such a profoundly introspective, funny, and down-to-earth person. I've been following this channel for over 7 years at this point and it just keeps getting better. Feels good, man.
"i never changed i just learned its not socially acceptable to freak out in a big way" that is meeee growing up with adhd, i also had violent meltdowns where i would impulsively inflict pain onto myself. i was pretty much shamed into "being normal" but not actually encouraged to get psychiatric help.
The one anti nicotine ad that ever stuck with me (and I actually have to credit for helping me quit) was one that said something along the lines of “you think this is helping your anxiety but it’s actually just making it 10 times worse” and then called a vape a depression stick lmaoooooo. But that genuinely made me take a step back and really view how vaping was impacting my brain, and it feels like a massive burden has now been lifted off my shoulders without it.
@@clairejasper1864 weed literally makes me forget about my nicotine cravings like ill be chillin thinking"damn why do i feel so damn shitty with a migrane lol" and not realize
I remember I used to go through the magazines at the hair salon my mom worked at as a kid. There was one page with a closeup of makeup, really beautiful eyeshadow and lipstick. Then when you flipped the page, it was the same photo but with wrinkles around the eyes and lips, and with yellow teeth. It was an anti-smoking ad and it really worked on me! I’ve never smoked and I don’t ever want to.
I never thought about it that way, 3 days of misery over being miserable everyday. I really relate to feeling like you want to quit so badly but also not wanting to/being terrified to quit. I also set random rules and boundaries to try and make myself feel better about the whole thing. This video was really comforting and eye opening, :')
the toxic relationship analogy is exactly how it feels to me with smoking weed! There were so many times where I decided to quit weed, but fail on day 1. Smoking is something that simultaneously brings me comfort, but also a lot of pain (higher anxiety levels, weed hangovers the next day, etc). Every time I smoked I couldn't control myself and would try to get as high as I possibly could. Turns out I developed the habit as a coping strategy when stressed lol. Learning how to manage stress has helped tremendously.
i never smoked a lot (like once a week usually) but i noticed i was getting extremely anxious sometimes especially when coming down from the high. my husband has ADHD and weed is like a godsend to him, so when i tried explaining to him that i think the weed is making my anxiety worse, he didn’t seem to believe me at all. but after a reaaaally bad anxiety attack after eating edibles, i started therapy, got on zoloft and stopped smoking weed. i’ve been feeling pretty good! i wish weed had a better reaction in me but i’m definitely not like my husband in that regard. caffeine fucks me up too. -_-
I’m 42, been smoking for 20 years & finally wanna quit. In the past month of trial & error, several CT attempts, research & reaching out, this is the most delightful delivery of inspiring insight I’ve happened across yet. A genuine joy to watch, thank you for sharing - happy thoughts!
Ive been smoking cigarettes for almost 15 years. I’m also a recovering alcoholic. Now that I’m sober, smoking is the next habit I need to get rid of, and Ive been terrified to even think about quitting. This made so much sense and really comforted me in a huge way. Thank you so much, Drew.
I just looked at long term and the pressure to quit vanished. The time between buying each pack just got longer and longer. I could have a weekend where I caved and smoked 3 packs but it was fine, I had bought one for weeks and didn’t beat myself up About it, haven’t bought one one over a year so I’ve accrued enough credits to smoke a whole carton next time I get messy but doubt I’d even want to now haha
i quit cigs cold turkey even though i smoked atleast like 2 packs, because i got a very very bad flu, was bed ridden for 2 weeks and basically thought im gonna die. only then i realized how much i dont wanna be sick and how much i dont wanna die. been more health conscious since, and valued life much more. sometimes it takes something to click for people, maybe someones words, maybe seeing something happening to someone, or being sick etc...hope youll get there the easy way💜
I highly, highly recommend reading about Intuitive Eating (especially the book by Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole)! It definitely incorporates some of the things Drew was talking about but in a more food-focused way. It has helped me and so many others deal with their binge eating and other eating issues! Good luck with your journey and I wish you the best!
I quit smoking cigarettes for a year cold turkey, picked up the bad habit again but dropped it just as quick. It was foul and didnt have the same affect on me when I tried again. I am so proud to say 6 months without nicotine 👏💖 mind over matter!!
The first time I tried it I added it to my bong, never again it was like three or four of these strands , lasted not long enough to be worthwhile, taste never went away ever I can still summon the nasty it feels like I rubbed salt on my exposed brain not a good feeling. I'm glad I'm a stoner at least it does something for pain lol, if I take a nice long break I can feel every weird little pain my body has from autoimmune issues. This year I found a reasonable desktop vaporizer that does everything under the sun moisture content or not. I can't wait to try it and breathe easier after I use it, I've tried others like the volcano ,this thing has a bag filler and will pump the vapor into your lungs like a nebulizer so you don't feel insane trying to work up to a hit so you don't suffocate
I’ve been vaping for 3 years, and am on day 12 of quitting, this video is a sign for the universe WOW. I found chewing gum for me was the best thing to help me. I really needed this Drew, I love you and all your videos!! To anyone who’s trying to quit, you got this!!
Heyyyy!!! Just checking up making sure you’re still sticking to it!! I’ve quit vaping so many times. But I’ve had friends ruin it for me. Not peer pressure but constantly asking then being like “r u sure?“ and then I’d be like fuck it just once and go right back to where I started. Now it’s ten times harder to quit and gum chewing really helps
@@alexandrarenee4323 as someone who rlly doesn't have a plan to quit if my friends wanna quit i always encourage them bc ik its better not to. ur friends suck
@@alexandrarenee4323 HEY BAE!! Yes!! I’m on Day 43 and I have never felt better! My boyfriend is a great support bc on my birthday I was so close to hitting a friends but he reminded me of the streak and I didn’t wanna loose it and go back to 0, I’m still going strong!
I avoided this video for awhile when I usually watch ur videos the day they drop (huge fan btw) only because I thought it’d make me feel bad and guilty about being addicted to nicotine. Not that you give off guilttripper RUclipsr energy but whenever someone talks about quitting smoking it always makes me evil and envious because I’m still tied to this thing. But wow this video really opened my eyes to my own behaviors and gave me a lot of hope without completely making me feel like if I don’t quit right now im a failure. One day I will quit smoking and this video will be the beginning to it all. Thank you so much drew im so glad I watched. Also you are very funny I like the bits
I finally sat down to watch this and had to comment. I am disgustingly addicted to smoking right now and already quit once, but started again a few months ago and have just lost myself since then… I resonated with every single thing u said here and sometimes I wish we could be best friends. Anyways just want to say thank you for putting my thoughts into words. I feel a lot less alone and a lot more hopeful after watching. And thank you so much for sharing your story Drew it means more to me than I could ever explain. ❤️ ILY
I don’t even smoke but Drew makes his videos so entertaining that he can talk about anything and I would still watch. My favorite youtuber on this whole website. Also ever time he talks about Hello Fresh I’m just jamming to the song he makes up, they sound so good need full version ,whole album. Speaking of his albums/music hope he makes more
I hope he collabs (even though it was a personal collab not professional) with Guster. They loved him in that video, they all are extremely talented and seemed to have a blast hanging out together.
Hey drew. I haven't watched this video yet, but I just thought I would have a chance that you read this. You are an incredible human being and I love you and your soul so deeply. I get a literal wave of relief when you post one of these. Not that you have to keep posting them, you do you. But while you do I enjoy every second of it. And to answer your question yes I make tiktoks lol. You make me feel like I can be myself.. I admire your awkwardness, your cute jokes and everything inbetween. The rants and the half rants, you truly are the most genuine youtuber in my eyes. Thank you for helping me feel more comfortable with myself. We are pretty much the same person with the same attitude, jokes, and half hearted humor that still lands as hilarious. I have always needed someone like you to watch and vibe with. Everyone else makes me feel, weird. Because I am NOT an extrovert and I never will be. And I am now becoming okay with that. It's overrated anyway. Gotta love myself and stop forcing myself to feel like shit because i dont fit in with everyone else.
@@mytoecold have you heard of youtubers like nostalgia critic, angry video game nerd, cinema snob, film brain, obscurus lupa, linkara, phelous, nostalgia chick, todd in the shadows, and rap critic
I love your self awareness Drew. This was so insightful and inspiring. Even to people who don't smoke, you've given us all ideas on how to quit addictive behaviours.
I’ve been following you since I was in high school and now I’m 23 years old and a smoker myself, I feel like I got to watch your videos through every walk of life not to be a big ol baby or whatever but I’m on day 2 of my quit journey and this has helped me so fking much 😭❤️ the way humans are able to grow and evolve and do what’s best for ourselves even when it’s hard is so amazing.
That's actually how cigs work, they make you anxious. It only feels relieving when you smoke because you're taking deep breaths, which turns on the parasympathetic response in your nervous system (the thing that calms you down.) But, shortly after a cig, you'll notice you're more stressed; you spend most of the time actually going through withdrawals. I used the Nicorette patches and gum. You can get them for free by calling the 1-800-quit-now number. I did it for like 4 months and slowlyyyyy weaned off, but it really worked. I tried so many times before, but the patches & gum and learning about it is what helped me. My mom almost died last summer, technically she died for 3 minutes and several times in the hospital. She had 2 heart attacks, went into heart failure, cardiac arrest, and the list goes on and on. She was even on life support at one point and eventually diagnosed with COPD/Emphysema. This all happened within a month and all caused by smoking. Seeing her go through all of that and the direct effects of smoking for years is what really made me never be able to pick up a cig again.
This is a great comment. I’m not a smoker or former smoker but I really relate to how when you’re trying to stop a bad habit or reach a goal, it can make all the difference to educate yourself on the subject and have those moments that open your eyes. To me understanding how something works makes all the difference
i started smoking weed every day at the beginning of the pandemic, it feels more like a dependency than an addiction (and ive been addicted to harder drugs before) and it does help me with some things, but it costs a lot of money, it fucks w my memory and ive been trying to ween off. hearing that you took your time with quitting made me feel good bc thats exactly what ive been doing! being patient with myself is very important and ive already cut my usage by more than half of what i was doing a few months ago! im proud of u and i hope i can follow ur example
I was extremely dependent during Covid and smoked all day, every day. I knew I wanted to get a job in the coming months so I quit cold turkey. It was actually easier than I thought honestly- since I was so used to being high all day, being completely sober was kind of like a different type of “high”. It was refreshing honestly- my head felt clear, my memory was better, I felt alive again. I gave up for 9 months and got my dream job, now I let myself smoke on weekends and I don’t even crave it during the week. Keep up the great work!
i feel like it is a dependancy for me but i was smoking like way too much flower when i was in college.. im just using carts right now and honestly i feel so much better. don't get me wrong ill roll for special times but like i just prefer carts for my daily usage
Damn Drew. I’m currently a smoker myself and have been for about 10 years on and off. As of now, I’ve been smoking constantly for about 4 years and this is exactly the video I needed to watch! In all honesty, I was only watching because I love your videos and didn’t think it would hit so hard to home about needing to quit. I loved how you said you were going to be patient with yourself because I think we can all get ahead of ourselves and think we aren’t doing our best. Thank you for this video and just know that it made an impact on someone today ❤️ also, please stopping killing animals with your car. That is not good as well 😊
Your description of not even being able to fathom a world where you aren't smoking is exactly how I felt a couple years ago about my phone. I chuckled at the idea of me staying off social media for even one single day because I thought it was impossibly hilarious to even consider the thought. I have gotten better with it, but still to this day I have visions of burying my phone deep underground and never thinking about it again. Maybe one day.
i think it’s so beautiful that u imagined urself being able to go to the movies and u actually accomplished it the other day. i have the same small desires of just being able to function “normal” in public. the way u worded quitting addictions as “stepping into a calmer world” is so beautiful. i just think u articulated urself very well in this video and something about the casualness of quitting made it sound possible. thank u, wishing u the best
im literally trying to stop to stop vaping and smoking weed, and while justifying it to my friend the other day i explained how i need to do small steps to be happy. this video really helps thank you 💕
@@F42220 “life is so boring without it” This is why most of us do drugs and why you’ll continue to prolly take some kind of mind altering substance throughout your life. As long as it’s not interfering with your ability to live a responsible life who cares. Everything in moderation
if you're trying to quit i wouldn't listen to all that ^^ LMAO. as someone who quit, i think changing your mindset towards it is fundamental to quitting and maintaining that, as opposed to continuing to think of it as an option up in the air at all times. small steps are good and ultimately it's important you do what's most effective for YOU - i wish you all the luck, you got this‼💯
I know this is mainly about cigs but I definitely needed this. I'm on day 2 of a tolerance break of weed and it's so damn hard, after smoking for 15+ years daily. but I know I got this. Thank you so much for posting this.
I’m on day 12 right now after 4 years of daily weed smoking. So far, day 10 was the most difficult but I got through it and made it to the next. One day at a time is far more doable than I thought. Using the idea of picturing myself in the future without the anxiety and shame and a healthier outlook has been incredibly helpful. Wishing everyone the best in their journey ❤️
This video changed my life honestly. It’s been working for me for the past few months, I have a rigid cigarette smoking schedule and it’s like a game to me now and all my friends and coworkers know about it too. Sometimes I tell people I’m using the drew monson method
I post once a month on here sweet bread! and usually once a week on my other channel..but u wouldn't know that bc youre too busy being eaten with spaghetti!
The timing of this is crazy. I decided a few days ago to quit, and specifically to try quitting slowly this time. It's going really well so far! Cigarettes make me feel so anxious and lethargic, like I actually hate them and they make my life worse. Since I got covid I've been having such bad lung pain every day and as a 22 year old that's really not good so I think it's time to kick it for good. Good luck to everyone else quitting right now, we got this!!
Good luck! I’m 22 years old and I’m on my third quitting streak. So far I’m 9 months free but it’s been a struggle. I’ve almost slipped twice and have some bad days but overall it’s been chill. I had to switch to my vape for a month before quitting nicotine altogether this time around.
I am two weeks clean from smoking (I was a pack-a-day smoker for the last three years), and this video just reaffirmed that I'm going in the right direction and made me feel less alone! I completely agree with your perspective and it's refreshing to see this kind of dialogue in regards to nicotine addiction. Love you Drew
This video is freaking brilliant on an atomic level!! every. single. moment. the storytelling, the thought processes, your energy, even the sponsorship content was captivating.
the “and i saw a movie last week” made me tear up DREW 😡 bc that’s where i’m trying to get i just wanna be able to go inside a grocery store without thinking my legs aren’t going to work if i need to escape
This is your grandma commenting Drew I just watched your video for the second time. I never smoked but It was still interesting to hear about how you quit. I am sure you have helped people quit so congratulations on a splendid video.
16:49 - i relate so hard to this, and it is scary. im someone who struggles with addiction and this is really how it feels. not being able to even fathom how my life will look without a substance/anything in particular in it is horrifying to me and hurts so much. i wouldn't wish it upon anybody. then there's the jealousy i feel knowing SO many people in the world are able to appreciate and do things in moderation which i'll never be able to personally do considering my disease of addiction.
I used to watch you as a teenager, now I’m 23. I developed into an addict unfortunately lol, my family didn’t w dept me for being gay. I feel alone alot. That’s my catalyst for my weed n alcohol abuse. To seem you come back and be honest; has helped me alot and means alot to me, thank you so much for this. I love you drew.
i dont deal with addiction, but i have a very bad skin picking disorder that ive had all my life and dont know how to stop. my therapist said that some parts of picking disorders are comparable to addiction and watching this video made me realize she was right. some of the advice you gave i can genuinely see myself integrating into my life and it really helping, so thank you. i absolutely love all these video, you make so many of us so happy just by being you on here ❤
you've always had great comedic timing but the way you're effortlessly able to tie the joke back to the start of the story/bring back the punchline is talent, it never feels forced but always like completes the bit and yeah ~
The hello fresh song/sponsorship and the new backdrop gave me the vibe of someone who's got his life together and brought light to my dark minded day thanks drew!
there is an elderly couple in their 60s and possibly 70s that are my neighbours. they sit on their poarch everyday, smoke, and talk. i have my window open at least by an inch to let fresh air in everyday because i am a teenager that stays in their room 24/7. because of me wanting fresh air- i end up hearing unwanted and honestly depressing conversations between the couple. in spring of 2022, i heard the wife talk to her doctor about stopping her smoking addiction on her poarch while sounding so fragile. the conversation made me want to get up and watch her from my second floor window... i was honestly watching out of guilt and empathy because i had always known them as just some old white people that smoked and constantly complained to my parents about my younger siblings making so much noise. now, everything seemed to click and paint a picture that was much more 3d. in the following weeks, i heard more of the wife and husband conversations with the doctors, and saw them improving with their adictions. i no longer saw them holding cigarettes in their hands while sitting back on the poarch. honestly, it made me euphoric for them. i thought i was secretly watching a recovering addict story in front of my eyes. unfortunately, what they were discussing to each other on the poarch was far from recovery. they already were giving up, and telling themselves and to each other that cigarettes were just destined to destroy their lives. in the present day, they are smoking like they were prior to attempting to quit. honestly, i'm hoping that if they don't end up quitting for the rest of their lives, that they at least can die together, and in the most ideal way heavily addicted smokers can.
i hope they get to share cigarettes in the afterlife together when they do go, and i hope they go close together because i bet they’re each others’ lifelong smoking buddiez :-(
Drew, I found you eight years ago when I was just a little lad going through my first heartbreak (I found your video, heartbreak). Now I’m an adult, heavily addicted to many things, and maybe this is my calling to try and stop. I trusted you before, I probably should again.
I believe in u,getting sober is truly one of the hardest things to do. But I promise it will be so fucking worth it and I wish you luck on this journey,remember even if u slip up that's okay too. Good luck!!
I went to art school and went outside to smoke with all the “cool kids” (I didn’t smoke) they quickly realized this when I couldn’t light it and all broke out into a laughing pointing riot being all “you don’t smoke do youuu!!” I never tried smoking again lol
@@ceeciecee9563 as a person who vapes, there are truly people who do it who think it makes them cool. Funnily enough, everytime I didn’t like a person in hs, they ended up the people that would “omg I NEED my vape rn 😩. Do you have a vape? Omg you don’t vape? Look at my new vape” Trust there’s nothing cool when u panic a little when u can’t find ur vape. There’s nothing cute abt being like “yea I want to inhale cancerous smoke rn” But I have a STRONG addictive personality as both sides of my family have addictions. I’ve been addicted to pills, I struggle with alc I have to avoid it or I get drunk for a week straight, when i used to smoke I didn’t stop. So for me, it wasn’t about being cool and it still isn’t. It was a way to curb my other addictive tendencies. It seems like a better option but I really just replaced them.
You beautifully worded the experience of getting caught up in addiction, especially in such a entertaining, dark humor (also light hearted and real) kind of way. Thank you for sharing Drew!
The back pain increasing could be your lung and lung muscles being tense. I used to smoke and on nights out, when I would smoke much more than during a usual day, I woke up and had very bad back pain. When I stopped smoking I never had that ever, even tough I still go out and drink just the same. Also: congrats on quitting, I know how hard it can be and I am proud of you
last year i went through a really bad breakup with a really emotionally abusive person and the only way i could get myself to be able to sleep was to smoke and i did every night. i couldn’t get myself to work so i took adderall. i’m still struggling but i still feel like getting back into it to make myself feel better. thank you for the encouragement i feel very comforted from your videos rn
you are divine ❤ i am so proud of you for getting through such a difficult situation. even if you are still struggling, it’s okay and valid! you are allowed to take as much time as you need to heal. but the most important part is you separated from someone who hurt you emotionally. i may not know you but i love u so much and i hope u have the most wonderful 2023 ever❤
I feel this so strongly. I started smoking heavily in 2018, gave it up in 2019, and fell right back into it due to Covid stress at the end of 2020. I felt so much shame for falling back into it. I decided a month ago, I didn’t want to be a smoker anymore. Took the steps to make that possible for me, and have been smoke free for a month. It’s still hard, but I’m taking it day by day.
i love u using more natural lighting and just in general making your recording area a more comfortable and raw setting for urself. idk i feel like you can tell that you’re easing into your videos better and im loving all the little changes to make your channel more you. love to see the authenticity
Drew, I was a smoker for 8 years, started when I was a teenager. I quit 4 years ago and I'm happier, but it has been hard sometimes because in my family everyone smokes. The firsts months were difficult, but it gets easier. Like everything in life I hope. Thanks for uploading ✨👌☺️
“I’m a better bad than the bad I was before.” YEESSSS!!! I have never related to something to much!! I love love love your videos, on this channel & your second! THANK YOU so so much for your videos💗 I truly do enjoy and relate to them✨
My mom is getting another heart catheterization today, she had a quadruple bypass at 37. She still can't stop smoking after 20 something stents and multiple heart attacks 💔 I'm proud of you
i smoked for 10 years. got a baaaad flu. i was like...ok no i do not wanna die anytime soon. stopped right there ,cold turkey, never went back. no withdrawals either tbh . but idk why that doesnt click for everyone.the thing that clicks is different for everyone....
i watch this video at LEAST once a month, i’m going to be four days sober this evening from nicotine:)) this video helped me SO much i quote so many parts to my friends who are quitting with me/still smoke all the time. I was finally ready to enter my calmer world:)
as someone currently addicted to smoking, this video really helped me and i appreciate drew sharing this with us. i hope i can follow the example and quit soon too :)
I've been wanting to stop vaping since I started and I haven't really had encouragement, just lectures on how bad it is for you and then I can't really encourage myself and just feel bad about it and really ashamed of myself. Watching you talk about this honestly just really encouraged me. You explained everything I feel about it perfectly. Thank you for this. You're awesome. Love you Drew🖤
34:23 i totally get what you mean by pain not feeling as bad when you know the reason like when i had an ED and i would feel horrible starving pains my brain would convince myself that the pain meant it was working and it would start to feel good. love you drew and proud of you for quitting!!
Thank you for putting this out. I've been trying to quit vaping and cut back on alcohol. This was so helpful and insightful to hear how you rationalized the addiction which I feel like we forget how deceptive our own minds can be. I appreciate your imput 🖤
this video actually made me tear up a couple times even tho i've never smoked. but i do get very obsessive with things & want to break habits a lot. i'm really happy for u!!
I know you won't see this comment among many Drew.. but you are a healer and so empathetic, you are the message I've been waiting for. You didn't judge or demand people not to smoke or be addicted, your path of compassion for yourself was truly beautiful. I don't want to call myself an addict, but I have depended on the devil's lettuce for more than two years now, it's not fun anymore but I can't stop. I told God to give me a sign and this entire video was it. Thank God and may he bless you and bring you prosperity, you speak your truth and help others.
I too am a heavy smoker, have been more than half of my life and I'm so bored of it but it's been tough to just drop it. This is really helpful, Drew, thank you! I've always been so hard on myself when I relapse but will try to be kinder when I do. I'm so happy for you, it's an amazing accomplishment!!
also since someone just asked my second channel is ruclips.net/user/drewmonson2 I guess I assume everyone knows that bc of algorithms but I guess there's no way they do. did u know that?
You picked the perfect habit to give up you can keep going!! I pray you feel freed! No nicotine is one less thing to make us feel tied down. It’s been almost two years since I quit and it’s made a difference in my skin, my appetite, and how often I get sick! Like drew said vaping made me gag and throw up in the mornings. You’ve made it through the hard part keep going!
SO bizarre to hear about this childhood view of cigarettes! I have some friends who have said similar things about growing up and thinking that cigarettes were like.. the devil's work or something lmao. Everybody in my family smokes, and I grew up around it. My mom, dad, grandparents on both sides, pretty much every aunt and uncle... Honestly, I think that growing up around it made me waaaayyyyy less likely to smoke. I've always hated the smell so much lol
drew even though you’re talking about being addicted to cigarettes, i definitely really relate it to my addiction to carts. i am so addicted to carts and my tolerance is so high that it barely does anything and yet i crave it so badly and it really is miserable. i really relate to all of the things you’re saying despite the difference in substance. a lot of people don’t treat carts or weed in general the same as nicotine but i’m able to hit other peoples vapes and stuff randomly sometimes and i had my own vape for a few months a long time ago and it didn’t get me as addicted as i am to carts. obviously the cognition surrounding the substances is basically the same, i feel like the difference in the way it’s treated by society effects the way that people become addicted to it and the way that they mentally overcome the addiction as well if that makes sense.
I relate so much. Carts are so horrible! They were so easy and convenient but now, like you, I can’t feel a thing smoking them anymore. You would think “feeling nothing” would make it easier to quit but I’m struggling so hard :/
@@creativechristinaa no literally same it's just that it's so easy to use them and it becomes so common and so frequent that, like drew said, you literally can't imagine your life without it. because, in contrast to cigarettes, dab pens barely smell at all and it's so easy to just bring them with you quite literally every where you go and it's so easy to hit them when you're inside and you don't have to worry about the smell and the smoke as much as actual cigarettes or literally any other form of weed that isn't an edible.
@@jayhouke so true I hit my cart several times every single hour … Im starting to buy a kart every week😭 I’m def going to start my break after this cart
I smoked cigs for almost 10 years. It was very difficult to quit. What got me was the chest pain. When that started, it scared me into quitting with the help of vapes. Last pack I smoked was 2015 at a BTS concert😂 proud of you for quitting! ALSO Your hello fresh productions are amazing! Great job Drew, so happy you posted! I was watching old videos of yours (Soulja boy era) ❤️❤️❤️
i'm 25, turning 26 this year. i smoked my first cigarette at 9, and i've gone between smokes and a vape mod since then. this has helped motivate me to finally take the steps to quit, or at least cut back. thanks, drew.
Ive been wanting to quit my weed addiction for years now. This advice, and hearing you speak so vulnerably is so helpful. Quitting suddenly feels possible for me. I’ve been trying to quit slowly for a while now, but I’ve been in a rut. The stopwatch idea is GENIUS. Thank you drew.
This popped up in my recommended and I’ve never watched any of your videos before, but i’ve been struggling with even attempting to quit smoking so i clicked on it, and it was really helpful i feel like most advice on how to stop smoking sounds like it comes from people who have never dealt with it before, but knowing that you’ve been through this and you being so personable was really nice and helpful. You seem like a genuinely cool and down to earth person that enjoys what they do, i think most youtubers who have been doing this for a while seem bored of it but you seem passionate about it . thanks for making this!
Not to be sappy but it’s honestly really touching seeing you so genuinely proud of yourself for overcoming that addiction. I feel like the reason a lot of people end up not being able to quit is that mainstream methods of quitting don’t work for everybody, so it’s really encouraging to see somebody finding creative ways that work for them individually
hi..it's drew..are you watching this video right now? that moment when he's psychic..
okay but by the way I just wanted to say
if u smoke I don't want this to feel like an attack or a condemnation of anyone smoking because all the years I did I know I was very quick to feel judged and it isn't helpful. for me it was a great idea to stop when I did but I also think it's important to tell people with any type of issue that they're okay even if they're making a bad decision! it might not be good but it doesn't mean YOU are bad.. but that's corny idk. I hope your day is good better call Saul is on tonight and I'm not exaggerating I can't believe it like I feel like I'm inside of a big fat dream right now. it's crazy that there are television shows that mean so much to me that I literally start breathing heavily when I talk or think about them but that's just life
as usual I reveal too much on Patreon.com/drewmonson
How do your lungs feel after quitting? Do they get better?
@@SteakBoss1 way better, I had a lot of (Gross) mucus coming out for a while but it was good to see them clear a bit and I am noticeably breathing a lot better. I think a big thing I would tell myself to continue was that I was "too far gone" or had like too much for quitting to make a difference but that wasn't true at. all.
ily
I feel very attacked...
I wish my own mother and family felt that way too. I will forever be associated solely on the bad things I’ve done. I could do a million good things but will only be remembered for and reminded of the bad ones. It’s sad and it’s a lot to deal with. I’m 41. It doesn’t help to have my mother constantly telling me about everything I’ve ever done wrong, how it’s affected her and my grandmother, etc. It doesn’t make me want to strive to do better. It makes me want to crawl under a rock and never come out. This is why, regardless of any mistakes my own now grown children make, I’m not going to put them down, continuously throw their short comings/failures in their faces, or compare them to people who have accomplished more. I’m going to support them and build them up. I’m going to let them know I love them no matter what and that my love is UNconditional. I know my mother loves me but it feels conditional. I want my sons to know they can recover from any mistakes no matter how serious. I want them to know it’s ok to screw up and that their mistakes or bad decisions do not define them as a person, that they can be who they want to be and it’s never too late to do the right thing or become the person you want to be. I don’t want them to feel the constant, nagging guilt that I feel and live with on a daily basis just because they messed up or didn’t accomplish everything people expected them to.
"There's a calmer world out there waiting for you to step into it when you're ready" Is such a beautiful sentiment
YES
shit made me cry
hit me out of NOWHERE, no warning 😭
I am an opiate addict and I have been for 5 or so years. I can’t imagine stopping but you talking about going longer and longer between using honestly has clicked something in my brain more than most addiction therapy I’ve had. I’m not saying I’m gonna be able to have a 100% linear and easy time but I am saying I’m going to try.
so incredibly proud of you just for trying, you got this.
good luck dude!
you got this!
You can do it and will do it. I believe in you!
Goodluck!! 💕
1 week later and I’m making significant progress with my weed addiction! I just spent 24 hrs sober! I haven’t done that in 4 yrs! Thank you drew! The stopwatch idea worked brilliantly. I’m not pushing myself to go cold turkey, I know I’ll smoke soon just to sleep, but holy shit, I see a life being sober and happy. Fucking happy. I am so fucking grateful Drew. I am so grateful. I was ready to hear this message, it was my final push. Thank you.
hey im also struggling with dependency on weed and i hope your journey has been treating you kindly!!! i just started my first day sober and its wild, but i know we'll get there!!
yo dude hows life now?
It’s weed dude relax
@@yomomma..literally doesn't matter you can still be addicted to it
I was addicted to weed too for over 4 years. I’m over a year sober now and I thought I could never say that. I hope you’re doing well and if you’re not it’s ok. If you’re still on it then just try again. It took me multiple tries.
I want Hello Fresh to know you are the only person on YT that makes an ad so entertaining that I cannot skip them. You should get paid double.
I agree better than any music on the radio too
Literally, that’s the first sponsorship ad that I haven’t skipped in a very long time
It actually made me want to try it out tbh
Yeah that was so good and now it stuck in my head 😂
I definitely relate to this comment!! 😂
this is the most realistic, down to earth, relatable, and inspirational “i quit my ____ addiction” story. we stan drew!!!
Omg it hits diff with his newest video
Drew is the only RUclipsr who’s sponsors I won’t skip through lol
I know right!!! that sponsor music was fire hahaha
he straight up wrote a whole song. Loved it 😂
They’re mesmerizing 😍
fr lol only drew can make me sit through a full what, 2 minutes? of hello fresh
In fact, I intentionally come back just to watch the sponsor song again 😂 (it honestly should be on Spotify or something hahaha)
I was a homeless drug addict born of two homeless addict parents. Now 5 years sober, inside for 4, and just quit smoking cigarettes last month. This definitely resonated with me. Taking care of yourself to pilot the rest of the life you thought you'd end already is odd, but learning more about how to do it right is honestly what keeps me moving forward. Thanks for being so vulnerable on the internet. I appreciate you.
Edit: thank you all, most likes i've ever gotten. Much love 💖💖💖
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@@darlanova5182 💖😊
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Congrats!!! What an accomplishment, I hope you are well
@@snarkishark thank you. Treading water but at least my head's afloat. 💖
If there is ONE video of Drew that deserves to be saved, archived and shown for posterity, this one is it. Brilliantly said, your story matches those of thousands of underage people who are experiencing it right now, and I think you may just have saved some of them a lot of misery.
by the way i love how creative your sponsor segments are. they're the only ones on youtube that i don't skip through.
Internet comment etiquette also has the best ads!
i literally watch this segment like once a day it's incredible
ice cream sandwich also does good ones
YES!!!! like finally someone who actually puts effort into their ads
My favorite part about being unemployed is that I always get to see your videos as soon as they’re uploaded
it sounds like you aren't unemployed then. youre a Drew Monson video tester. with no salary
@@mytoecold best job I’ve been had tbh you’re a great boss
@@mytoecold hire me daddy
Saaaame
Huge W
I FUCKING LOVE THE STOP WATCH IDEA!!! As a cannabis smoker that relies on it for sleep, I really wanna stop the heavy smoking i fall back on habitually to calm myself. I want to be able to take an edible to fall asleep, maybe smoke only at a party, but not rely on it every 4 hours. Thank you for this Drew. ❤
Drew is the only person who can hold my attention for 42 minutes while just talking. Such a profoundly introspective, funny, and down-to-earth person. I've been following this channel for over 7 years at this point and it just keeps getting better. Feels good, man.
Seriously me too, he needs to make a podcast!! @drew please
"i never changed i just learned its not socially acceptable to freak out in a big way"
that is meeee growing up with adhd, i also had violent meltdowns where i would impulsively inflict pain onto myself. i was pretty much shamed into "being normal" but not actually encouraged to get psychiatric help.
The one anti nicotine ad that ever stuck with me (and I actually have to credit for helping me quit) was one that said something along the lines of “you think this is helping your anxiety but it’s actually just making it 10 times worse” and then called a vape a depression stick lmaoooooo. But that genuinely made me take a step back and really view how vaping was impacting my brain, and it feels like a massive burden has now been lifted off my shoulders without it.
Literally same it did the same for me. Now I vape CBD to help me ween off the shit
@@clairejasper1864 weed literally makes me forget about my nicotine cravings like ill be chillin thinking"damn why do i feel so damn shitty with a migrane lol" and not realize
those ads suck wym
@@_peepee_ 💀😂 you still an immaturin
I remember I used to go through the magazines at the hair salon my mom worked at as a kid. There was one page with a closeup of makeup, really beautiful eyeshadow and lipstick. Then when you flipped the page, it was the same photo but with wrinkles around the eyes and lips, and with yellow teeth. It was an anti-smoking ad and it really worked on me! I’ve never smoked and I don’t ever want to.
I never thought about it that way, 3 days of misery over being miserable everyday. I really relate to feeling like you want to quit so badly but also not wanting to/being terrified to quit. I also set random rules and boundaries to try and make myself feel better about the whole thing. This video was really comforting and eye opening, :')
the toxic relationship analogy is exactly how it feels to me with smoking weed! There were so many times where I decided to quit weed, but fail on day 1. Smoking is something that simultaneously brings me comfort, but also a lot of pain (higher anxiety levels, weed hangovers the next day, etc). Every time I smoked I couldn't control myself and would try to get as high as I possibly could. Turns out I developed the habit as a coping strategy when stressed lol. Learning how to manage stress has helped tremendously.
How do you start learning to manage stress? Where did you start?
i never smoked a lot (like once a week usually) but i noticed i was getting extremely anxious sometimes especially when coming down from the high. my husband has ADHD and weed is like a godsend to him, so when i tried explaining to him that i think the weed is making my anxiety worse, he didn’t seem to believe me at all. but after a reaaaally bad anxiety attack after eating edibles, i started therapy, got on zoloft and stopped smoking weed. i’ve been feeling pretty good! i wish weed had a better reaction in me but i’m definitely not like my husband in that regard. caffeine fucks me up too. -_-
It made my anxiety so bad, that I had to stop. I just couldn't anymore. It wasn't even a choice.
Yoooo this me fr
Weed is literally the only thing that helps me if my anxiety is feeling extreme 😕
As someone with a horrible smoking problem, this was so relatable and honestly so comforting and helpful
I’m 42, been smoking for 20 years & finally wanna quit. In the past month of trial & error, several CT attempts, research & reaching out, this is the most delightful delivery of inspiring insight I’ve happened across yet. A genuine joy to watch, thank you for sharing - happy thoughts!
How’s it going? 😊❤
Good luck ! We all got this as long as we are patient with ourselves.
Hope you’re still at it ❤ good luck!
Ive been smoking cigarettes for almost 15 years. I’m also a recovering alcoholic. Now that I’m sober, smoking is the next habit I need to get rid of, and Ive been terrified to even think about quitting. This made so much sense and really comforted me in a huge way. Thank you so much, Drew.
I just looked at long term and the pressure to quit vanished. The time between buying each pack just got longer and longer. I could have a weekend where I caved and smoked 3 packs but it was fine, I had bought one for weeks and didn’t beat myself up About it, haven’t bought one one over a year so I’ve accrued enough credits to smoke a whole carton next time I get messy but doubt I’d even want to now haha
@@ArtyMars congratulations! That’s awesome. And thanks so much for sharing your experience!
i quit cigs cold turkey even though i smoked atleast like 2 packs, because i got a very very bad flu, was bed ridden for 2 weeks and basically thought im gonna die. only then i realized how much i dont wanna be sick and how much i dont wanna die. been more health conscious since, and valued life much more.
sometimes it takes something to click for people, maybe someones words, maybe seeing something happening to someone, or being sick etc...hope youll get there the easy way💜
i am so proud of you, congratulations on your amazing progress!
@@mindknives86 thank you so much!!!
I’m someone who’s addicted to binge eating and this was honestly eye opening it’s I’m going to apply some of these ideas to my eating habits
please take care not to swing too far in the other direction. and good luck!
Same here!!!
Vyvanse is an ADHD medication that is approved for binge eating. Just wasn't sure if anyone needed that info ❤️💜
I highly, highly recommend reading about Intuitive Eating (especially the book by Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole)! It definitely incorporates some of the things Drew was talking about but in a more food-focused way. It has helped me and so many others deal with their binge eating and other eating issues! Good luck with your journey and I wish you the best!
@@olivialevan3999 been there done that
I quit smoking cigarettes for a year cold turkey, picked up the bad habit again but dropped it just as quick. It was foul and didnt have the same affect on me when I tried again. I am so proud to say 6 months without nicotine 👏💖 mind over matter!!
ommmg congratss :000
The first time I tried it I added it to my bong, never again it was like three or four of these strands , lasted not long enough to be worthwhile, taste never went away ever I can still summon the nasty it feels like I rubbed salt on my exposed brain not a good feeling. I'm glad I'm a stoner at least it does something for pain lol, if I take a nice long break I can feel every weird little pain my body has from autoimmune issues. This year I found a reasonable desktop vaporizer that does everything under the sun moisture content or not. I can't wait to try it and breathe easier after I use it, I've tried others like the volcano ,this thing has a bag filler and will pump the vapor into your lungs like a nebulizer so you don't feel insane trying to work up to a hit so you don't suffocate
good for you! congratulations :)
PIDDD QUEEEN IM PROUD OF YOU
I’ve been vaping for 3 years, and am on day 12 of quitting, this video is a sign for the universe WOW. I found chewing gum for me was the best thing to help me. I really needed this Drew, I love you and all your videos!! To anyone who’s trying to quit, you got this!!
Heyyyy!!! Just checking up making sure you’re still sticking to it!! I’ve quit vaping so many times. But I’ve had friends ruin it for me. Not peer pressure but constantly asking then being like “r u sure?“ and then I’d be like fuck it just once and go right back to where I started.
Now it’s ten times harder to quit and gum chewing really helps
@@alexandrarenee4323 as someone who rlly doesn't have a plan to quit if my friends wanna quit i always encourage them bc ik its better not to. ur friends suck
@@alexandrarenee4323 HEY BAE!! Yes!! I’m on Day 43 and I have never felt better! My boyfriend is a great support bc on my birthday I was so close to hitting a friends but he reminded me of the streak and I didn’t wanna loose it and go back to 0, I’m still going strong!
@@Orlando20201 i am proud of you!!
@@taylorwhite246 THANKS BABE
I avoided this video for awhile when I usually watch ur videos the day they drop (huge fan btw) only because I thought it’d make me feel bad and guilty about being addicted to nicotine. Not that you give off guilttripper RUclipsr energy but whenever someone talks about quitting smoking it always makes me evil and envious because I’m still tied to this thing. But wow this video really opened my eyes to my own behaviors and gave me a lot of hope without completely making me feel like if I don’t quit right now im a failure. One day I will quit smoking and this video will be the beginning to it all. Thank you so much drew im so glad I watched. Also you are very funny I like the bits
I felt the same! I dodged this video for a bit but something in my brain brought me back
Omg! It's my first time watching it and I felt the same. Glad I wasn't alone in fearing guilt!
oh im glad i saw this comment bc im addicted to weed rn and wasnt sure if i wanted to watch this video rn or not
I finally sat down to watch this and had to comment. I am disgustingly addicted to smoking right now and already quit once, but started again a few months ago and have just lost myself since then… I resonated with every single thing u said here and sometimes I wish we could be best friends. Anyways just want to say thank you for putting my thoughts into words. I feel a lot less alone and a lot more hopeful after watching. And thank you so much for sharing your story Drew it means more to me than I could ever explain. ❤️ ILY
I wish you well on your recovery!
I don’t even smoke but Drew makes his videos so entertaining that he can talk about anything and I would still watch. My favorite youtuber on this whole website. Also ever time he talks about Hello Fresh I’m just jamming to the song he makes up, they sound so good need full version ,whole album. Speaking of his albums/music hope he makes more
I hope he collabs (even though it was a personal collab not professional) with Guster. They loved him in that video, they all are extremely talented and seemed to have a blast hanging out together.
@@boredonyoutube8289 who on earth is guster
@@IsraelLlerena an amazing band! Satellite & This is how it feels to have a broken heart are such touching songs.
hello fresh album yes plz
Hey drew. I haven't watched this video yet, but I just thought I would have a chance that you read this. You are an incredible human being and I love you and your soul so deeply. I get a literal wave of relief when you post one of these. Not that you have to keep posting them, you do you. But while you do I enjoy every second of it. And to answer your question yes I make tiktoks lol. You make me feel like I can be myself.. I admire your awkwardness, your cute jokes and everything inbetween. The rants and the half rants, you truly are the most genuine youtuber in my eyes. Thank you for helping me feel more comfortable with myself. We are pretty much the same person with the same attitude, jokes, and half hearted humor that still lands as hilarious. I have always needed someone like you to watch and vibe with. Everyone else makes me feel, weird. Because I am NOT an extrovert and I never will be. And I am now becoming okay with that. It's overrated anyway. Gotta love myself and stop forcing myself to feel like shit because i dont fit in with everyone else.
I read it and im glad I did thank you so much, now please close your eye
@@mytoecold have you heard of youtubers like nostalgia critic, angry video game nerd, cinema snob, film brain, obscurus lupa, linkara, phelous, nostalgia chick, todd in the shadows, and rap critic
I love your self awareness Drew. This was so insightful and inspiring. Even to people who don't smoke, you've given us all ideas on how to quit addictive behaviours.
The only ad I’ve ever rewinded and watched all the way through twice because that’s how amazing Drew is.
I’ve been following you since I was in high school and now I’m 23 years old and a smoker myself, I feel like I got to watch your videos through every walk of life not to be a big ol baby or whatever but I’m on day 2 of my quit journey and this has helped me so fking much 😭❤️ the way humans are able to grow and evolve and do what’s best for ourselves even when it’s hard is so amazing.
That's actually how cigs work, they make you anxious. It only feels relieving when you smoke because you're taking deep breaths, which turns on the parasympathetic response in your nervous system (the thing that calms you down.) But, shortly after a cig, you'll notice you're more stressed; you spend most of the time actually going through withdrawals. I used the Nicorette patches and gum. You can get them for free by calling the 1-800-quit-now number. I did it for like 4 months and slowlyyyyy weaned off, but it really worked. I tried so many times before, but the patches & gum and learning about it is what helped me. My mom almost died last summer, technically she died for 3 minutes and several times in the hospital. She had 2 heart attacks, went into heart failure, cardiac arrest, and the list goes on and on. She was even on life support at one point and eventually diagnosed with COPD/Emphysema. This all happened within a month and all caused by smoking. Seeing her go through all of that and the direct effects of smoking for years is what really made me never be able to pick up a cig again.
This is a great comment. I’m not a smoker or former smoker but I really relate to how when you’re trying to stop a bad habit or reach a goal, it can make all the difference to educate yourself on the subject and have those moments that open your eyes. To me understanding how something works makes all the difference
i started smoking weed every day at the beginning of the pandemic, it feels more like a dependency than an addiction (and ive been addicted to harder drugs before) and it does help me with some things, but it costs a lot of money, it fucks w my memory and ive been trying to ween off. hearing that you took your time with quitting made me feel good bc thats exactly what ive been doing! being patient with myself is very important and ive already cut my usage by more than half of what i was doing a few months ago! im proud of u and i hope i can follow ur example
I was extremely dependent during Covid and smoked all day, every day. I knew I wanted to get a job in the coming months so I quit cold turkey. It was actually easier than I thought honestly- since I was so used to being high all day, being completely sober was kind of like a different type of “high”. It was refreshing honestly- my head felt clear, my memory was better, I felt alive again. I gave up for 9 months and got my dream job, now I let myself smoke on weekends and I don’t even crave it during the week. Keep up the great work!
How I stopped smoking after a year, is that I slept for 2 days, practically straight.
i feel like it is a dependancy for me but i was smoking like way too much flower when i was in college.. im just using carts right now and honestly i feel so much better. don't get me wrong ill roll for special times but like i just prefer carts for my daily usage
Damn Drew. I’m currently a smoker myself and have been for about 10 years on and off. As of now, I’ve been smoking constantly for about 4 years and this is exactly the video I needed to watch! In all honesty, I was only watching because I love your videos and didn’t think it would hit so hard to home about needing to quit. I loved how you said you were going to be patient with yourself because I think we can all get ahead of ourselves and think we aren’t doing our best. Thank you for this video and just know that it made an impact on someone today ❤️ also, please stopping killing animals with your car. That is not good as well 😊
Your description of not even being able to fathom a world where you aren't smoking is exactly how I felt a couple years ago about my phone. I chuckled at the idea of me staying off social media for even one single day because I thought it was impossibly hilarious to even consider the thought. I have gotten better with it, but still to this day I have visions of burying my phone deep underground and never thinking about it again. Maybe one day.
i think it’s so beautiful that u imagined urself being able to go to the movies and u actually accomplished it the other day. i have the same small desires of just being able to function “normal” in public. the way u worded quitting addictions as “stepping into a calmer world” is so beautiful. i just think u articulated urself very well in this video and something about the casualness of quitting made it sound possible. thank u, wishing u the best
im literally trying to stop to stop vaping and smoking weed, and while justifying it to my friend the other day i explained how i need to do small steps to be happy. this video really helps thank you 💕
Quit vaping first it’s way easier when you still have weed to look forward to 😂 I’m trying to cut back too but life is so boring without it
@@F42220 “life is so boring without it” This is why most of us do drugs and why you’ll continue to prolly take some kind of mind altering substance throughout your life. As long as it’s not interfering with your ability to live a responsible life who cares. Everything in moderation
if you're trying to quit i wouldn't listen to all that ^^ LMAO. as someone who quit, i think changing your mindset towards it is fundamental to quitting and maintaining that, as opposed to continuing to think of it as an option up in the air at all times. small steps are good and ultimately it's important you do what's most effective for YOU - i wish you all the luck, you got this‼💯
I know this is mainly about cigs but I definitely needed this. I'm on day 2 of a tolerance break of weed and it's so damn hard, after smoking for 15+ years daily. but I know I got this. Thank you so much for posting this.
you got this!! starting my tolerance break the 21st after 4 years of being high and i feel for you. the video couldnt have come at a better time
I’m on day 1. It feels impossible right now, but I know it’ll get easier. We can do this. The benefits are gonna be so worth it
One day I will start this. One day. Good luck buddy
I’m on day 12 right now after 4 years of daily weed smoking. So far, day 10 was the most difficult but I got through it and made it to the next. One day at a time is far more doable than I thought. Using the idea of picturing myself in the future without the anxiety and shame and a healthier outlook has been incredibly helpful. Wishing everyone the best in their journey ❤️
Why are you hating on the ganja? :(or is it because of the psyche?
not addicted to anything but ur channel! and i’m not quitting that, baby!
I still listen to this all the time and it really helps me. I've never smoked but this is so applicable and relatable to so many addictions
This video changed my life honestly. It’s been working for me for the past few months, I have a rigid cigarette smoking schedule and it’s like a game to me now and all my friends and coworkers know about it too. Sometimes I tell people I’m using the drew monson method
I know it’s gonna be a good day when drew does his annual upload
RIGHT!!
Stopppp hahaha
drew has posted like 5 vids this year alone on this channel and it's april, not to mention the other channel
I post once a month on here sweet bread! and usually once a week on my other channel..but u wouldn't know that bc youre too busy being eaten with spaghetti!
@@mytoecold you know how it is :( it’s a hard life ✌️
The timing of this is crazy. I decided a few days ago to quit, and specifically to try quitting slowly this time. It's going really well so far! Cigarettes make me feel so anxious and lethargic, like I actually hate them and they make my life worse. Since I got covid I've been having such bad lung pain every day and as a 22 year old that's really not good so I think it's time to kick it for good. Good luck to everyone else quitting right now, we got this!!
Good luck! I’m 22 years old and I’m on my third quitting streak. So far I’m 9 months free but it’s been a struggle. I’ve almost slipped twice and have some bad days but overall it’s been chill. I had to switch to my vape for a month before quitting nicotine altogether this time around.
@@hayleighstonham8150 9 months is so impressive wow!! I hope it continues going well!
Sending good vibes your way and hope you start feeling better very soon! ✌️
@@deltapubroast7593 thank you so much!
I haven’t had a cig in 8 days…. This was a perfect upload. Honestly this gave me so much motivation!!!
I'm at day 10!! You got this!! :)
@@leighaeady awesome!! I feel like once I hit the 2 week mark it’ll be easier. Once I have a few beers it’ll be the true test..
the hello fresh song ate
I am two weeks clean from smoking (I was a pack-a-day smoker for the last three years), and this video just reaffirmed that I'm going in the right direction and made me feel less alone! I completely agree with your perspective and it's refreshing to see this kind of dialogue in regards to nicotine addiction. Love you Drew
This video is freaking brilliant on an atomic level!! every. single. moment. the storytelling, the thought processes, your energy, even the sponsorship content was captivating.
the “and i saw a movie last week” made me tear up DREW 😡 bc that’s where i’m trying to get i just wanna be able to go inside a grocery store without thinking my legs aren’t going to work if i need to escape
This is your grandma commenting Drew
I just watched your video for the second time. I never smoked but It was still interesting to hear about how you quit. I am sure you have helped people quit so congratulations on a splendid video.
16:49 - i relate so hard to this, and it is scary. im someone who struggles with addiction and this is really how it feels. not being able to even fathom how my life will look without a substance/anything in particular in it is horrifying to me and hurts so much. i wouldn't wish it upon anybody. then there's the jealousy i feel knowing SO many people in the world are able to appreciate and do things in moderation which i'll never be able to personally do considering my disease of addiction.
i can’t relate to what you’ve said here more like word for word
I used to watch you as a teenager, now I’m 23. I developed into an addict unfortunately lol, my family didn’t w dept me for being gay. I feel alone alot. That’s my catalyst for my weed n alcohol abuse. To seem you come back and be honest; has helped me alot and means alot to me, thank you so much for this. I love you drew.
i dont deal with addiction, but i have a very bad skin picking disorder that ive had all my life and dont know how to stop. my therapist said that some parts of picking disorders are comparable to addiction and watching this video made me realize she was right. some of the advice you gave i can genuinely see myself integrating into my life and it really helping, so thank you. i absolutely love all these video, you make so many of us so happy just by being you on here ❤
That sucks I hope you're doing well 💗
you've always had great comedic timing but the way you're effortlessly able to tie the joke back to the start of the story/bring back the punchline is talent, it never feels forced but always like completes the bit and yeah ~
The hello fresh song/sponsorship and the new backdrop gave me the vibe of someone who's got his life together and brought light to my dark minded day thanks drew!
That part about being addicted to your phone- I feel this so much! I fully hate being tethered to it too
Just really took myself seriously wanting to quit smoking, and so here I am I’m back to this video as this is my first resource!
there is an elderly couple in their 60s and possibly 70s that are my neighbours. they sit on their poarch everyday, smoke, and talk. i have my window open at least by an inch to let fresh air in everyday because i am a teenager that stays in their room 24/7. because of me wanting fresh air- i end up hearing unwanted and honestly depressing conversations between the couple.
in spring of 2022, i heard the wife talk to her doctor about stopping her smoking addiction on her poarch while sounding so fragile. the conversation made me want to get up and watch her from my second floor window... i was honestly watching out of guilt and empathy because i had always known them as just some old white people that smoked and constantly complained to my parents about my younger siblings making so much noise. now, everything seemed to click and paint a picture that was much more 3d.
in the following weeks, i heard more of the wife and husband conversations with the doctors, and saw them improving with their adictions. i no longer saw them holding cigarettes in their hands while sitting back on the poarch. honestly, it made me euphoric for them. i thought i was secretly watching a recovering addict story in front of my eyes. unfortunately, what they were discussing to each other on the poarch was far from recovery. they already were giving up, and telling themselves and to each other that cigarettes were just destined to destroy their lives.
in the present day, they are smoking like they were prior to attempting to quit. honestly, i'm hoping that if they don't end up quitting for the rest of their lives, that they at least can die together, and in the most ideal way heavily addicted smokers can.
i hope they get to share cigarettes in the afterlife together when they do go, and i hope they go close together because i bet they’re each others’ lifelong smoking buddiez :-(
Drew, I found you eight years ago when I was just a little lad going through my first heartbreak (I found your video, heartbreak). Now I’m an adult, heavily addicted to many things, and maybe this is my calling to try and stop. I trusted you before, I probably should again.
I believe in u,getting sober is truly one of the hardest things to do. But I promise it will be so fucking worth it and I wish you luck on this journey,remember even if u slip up that's okay too. Good luck!!
good luck
I went to art school and went outside to smoke with all the “cool kids” (I didn’t smoke) they quickly realized this when I couldn’t light it and all broke out into a laughing pointing riot being all “you don’t smoke do youuu!!” I never tried smoking again lol
Avoided both a nicotine addiction and being friends with people that think they’re cool for having one
@@ceeciecee9563 as a person who vapes, there are truly people who do it who think it makes them cool. Funnily enough, everytime I didn’t like a person in hs, they ended up the people that would “omg I NEED my vape rn 😩. Do you have a vape? Omg you don’t vape? Look at my new vape”
Trust there’s nothing cool when u panic a little when u can’t find ur vape. There’s nothing cute abt being like “yea I want to inhale cancerous smoke rn”
But I have a STRONG addictive personality as both sides of my family have addictions. I’ve been addicted to pills, I struggle with alc I have to avoid it or I get drunk for a week straight, when i used to smoke I didn’t stop.
So for me, it wasn’t about being cool and it still isn’t. It was a way to curb my other addictive tendencies. It seems like a better option but I really just replaced them.
You beautifully worded the experience of getting caught up in addiction, especially in such a entertaining, dark humor (also light hearted and real) kind of way. Thank you for sharing Drew!
The back pain increasing could be your lung and lung muscles being tense. I used to smoke and on nights out, when I would smoke much more than during a usual day, I woke up and had very bad back pain. When I stopped smoking I never had that ever, even tough I still go out and drink just the same.
Also: congrats on quitting, I know how hard it can be and I am proud of you
last year i went through a really bad breakup with a really emotionally abusive person and the only way i could get myself to be able to sleep was to smoke and i did every night. i couldn’t get myself to work so i took adderall. i’m still struggling but i still feel like getting back into it to make myself feel better. thank you for the encouragement i feel very comforted from your videos rn
you are divine ❤ i am so proud of you for getting through such a difficult situation. even if you are still struggling, it’s okay and valid! you are allowed to take as much time as you need to heal. but the most important part is you separated from someone who hurt you emotionally. i may not know you but i love u so much and i hope u have the most wonderful 2023 ever❤
I’m so sorry. I hope you’re doing better!
I feel this so strongly. I started smoking heavily in 2018, gave it up in 2019, and fell right back into it due to Covid stress at the end of 2020. I felt so much shame for falling back into it. I decided a month ago, I didn’t want to be a smoker anymore. Took the steps to make that possible for me, and have been smoke free for a month. It’s still hard, but I’m taking it day by day.
i love u using more natural lighting and just in general making your recording area a more comfortable and raw setting for urself. idk i feel like you can tell that you’re easing into your videos better and im loving all the little changes to make your channel more you. love to see the authenticity
Drew, I was a smoker for 8 years, started when I was a teenager. I quit 4 years ago and I'm happier, but it has been hard sometimes because in my family everyone smokes. The firsts months were difficult, but it gets easier. Like everything in life I hope. Thanks for uploading ✨👌☺️
the way you described the cravings/disappointment of smoking was sooo fucking true
I can’t understand to this day how Drew just crafts these immaculate stories out of his real life with the wittiest funniest phrasing and structure
I just discovered this human like fifteen minutes ago and he has had me in STITCHES multiple times already
Innate wit + a lifetime of practice and honing
@@Emile.gorgonZola so true
I LOVE THE LYRICS AND THE VIDEO EDITING i know you put so much work into this
“I’m a better bad than the bad I was before.” YEESSSS!!! I have never related to something to much!! I love love love your videos, on this channel & your second! THANK YOU so so much for your videos💗 I truly do enjoy and relate to them✨
My mom is getting another heart catheterization today, she had a quadruple bypass at 37. She still can't stop smoking after 20 something stents and multiple heart attacks 💔 I'm proud of you
Jesus, I'm so sorry 😭 Hope you're doing okay and that she recovers from her operation smoothly 💖
i smoked for 10 years. got a baaaad flu. i was like...ok no i do not wanna die anytime soon. stopped right there ,cold turkey, never went back. no withdrawals either tbh . but idk why that doesnt click for everyone.the thing that clicks is different for everyone....
i watch this video at LEAST once a month, i’m going to be four days sober this evening from nicotine:)) this video helped me SO much i quote so many parts to my friends who are quitting with me/still smoke all the time. I was finally ready to enter my calmer world:)
Sending love and good vibes from a fellow quitter-in-process
@@Emile.gorgonZola yayyy!! i hope things are going well😁 i hit three weeks yesterday
I hope you’re doing well!
@@RebaMcImTired thank you!! you as well!! i hit my 60 day a few days ago actually:))
Drew you always seem to post right when i need someone or something the MOST! Thank you!
i’ve been smoking for about 8 years and watching this is the only time i’ve ever felt like stopping and thought of it as something doable.
nice
Wow Drew. This is honestly a genius way to quit. I really hope this video gets a ton of eyes on it. It's such a helpful and inspiring video.
as someone currently addicted to smoking, this video really helped me and i appreciate drew sharing this with us. i hope i can follow the example and quit soon too :)
Bro that hello fresh song was an undeniable banger, I love your music drew
I LOVE YOU DREW!!! BEST RUclipsR EVER I LOVE THE VIDEO!! SO PROUD THAT YOU QUIT SMOKING!! LOVE YOU !!
thank you GK! lets all give GK a round of applause ! *a bunch of freaks clap*
@@mytoecold i’m gonna cry ily
I've been wanting to stop vaping since I started and I haven't really had encouragement, just lectures on how bad it is for you and then I can't really encourage myself and just feel bad about it and really ashamed of myself. Watching you talk about this honestly just really encouraged me. You explained everything I feel about it perfectly. Thank you for this. You're awesome. Love you Drew🖤
34:23 i totally get what you mean by pain not feeling as bad when you know the reason like when i had an ED and i would feel horrible starving pains my brain would convince myself that the pain meant it was working and it would start to feel good.
love you drew and proud of you for quitting!!
Thank you for putting this out. I've been trying to quit vaping and cut back on alcohol. This was so helpful and insightful to hear how you rationalized the addiction which I feel like we forget how deceptive our own minds can be. I appreciate your imput 🖤
The only sponsor promos I genuinely enjoy and don't skip. I'm gong to have this stick in my head lol
this video actually made me tear up a couple times even tho i've never smoked. but i do get very obsessive with things & want to break habits a lot. i'm really happy for u!!
I know you won't see this comment among many Drew.. but you are a healer and so empathetic, you are the message I've been waiting for. You didn't judge or demand people not to smoke or be addicted, your path of compassion for yourself was truly beautiful. I don't want to call myself an addict, but I have depended on the devil's lettuce for more than two years now, it's not fun anymore but I can't stop. I told God to give me a sign and this entire video was it. Thank God and may he bless you and bring you prosperity, you speak your truth and help others.
Honestly everything about this is so understanding and compassionate I love this thank you
im glad drew has stuck around hes so comforting to me
I too am a heavy smoker, have been more than half of my life and I'm so bored of it but it's been tough to just drop it. This is really helpful, Drew, thank you! I've always been so hard on myself when I relapse but will try to be kinder when I do. I'm so happy for you, it's an amazing accomplishment!!
also since someone just asked my second channel is ruclips.net/user/drewmonson2 I guess I assume everyone knows that bc of algorithms but I guess there's no way they do. did u know that?
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I gave up vaping for lent this year, and absolutely needed this video to keep it like that for good. Thank you drew!
You picked the perfect habit to give up you can keep going!! I pray you feel freed! No nicotine is one less thing to make us feel tied down. It’s been almost two years since I quit and it’s made a difference in my skin, my appetite, and how often I get sick! Like drew said vaping made me gag and throw up in the mornings. You’ve made it through the hard part keep going!
SO bizarre to hear about this childhood view of cigarettes! I have some friends who have said similar things about growing up and thinking that cigarettes were like.. the devil's work or something lmao. Everybody in my family smokes, and I grew up around it. My mom, dad, grandparents on both sides, pretty much every aunt and uncle... Honestly, I think that growing up around it made me waaaayyyyy less likely to smoke. I've always hated the smell so much lol
i’m 16 and have been vaping for a little bit now like almost 2 years. i started ironically enough when my mom got cancer as a way to sooth myself
The first three minutes were already so good and then a song??
drew even though you’re talking about being addicted to cigarettes, i definitely really relate it to my addiction to carts. i am so addicted to carts and my tolerance is so high that it barely does anything and yet i crave it so badly and it really is miserable. i really relate to all of the things you’re saying despite the difference in substance. a lot of people don’t treat carts or weed in general the same as nicotine but i’m able to hit other peoples vapes and stuff randomly sometimes and i had my own vape for a few months a long time ago and it didn’t get me as addicted as i am to carts. obviously the cognition surrounding the substances is basically the same, i feel like the difference in the way it’s treated by society effects the way that people become addicted to it and the way that they mentally overcome the addiction as well if that makes sense.
I relate so much. Carts are so horrible! They were so easy and convenient but now, like you, I can’t feel a thing smoking them anymore. You would think “feeling nothing” would make it easier to quit but I’m struggling so hard :/
@@creativechristinaa no literally same it's just that it's so easy to use them and it becomes so common and so frequent that, like drew said, you literally can't imagine your life without it. because, in contrast to cigarettes, dab pens barely smell at all and it's so easy to just bring them with you quite literally every where you go and it's so easy to hit them when you're inside and you don't have to worry about the smell and the smoke as much as actual cigarettes or literally any other form of weed that isn't an edible.
Yall built different fr, carts put me on my ass so fast
@@kippykimber3170 they used to, but after being addicted to carts for 2 years that tolerance builds
@@jayhouke so true I hit my cart several times every single hour … Im starting to buy a kart every week😭 I’m def going to start my break after this cart
I smoked cigs for almost 10 years. It was very difficult to quit. What got me was the chest pain. When that started, it scared me into quitting with the help of vapes. Last pack I smoked was 2015 at a BTS concert😂 proud of you for quitting! ALSO Your hello fresh productions are amazing! Great job Drew, so happy you posted! I was watching old videos of yours (Soulja boy era) ❤️❤️❤️
proud of you for quitting, army 💜
@@imokayurokay thank you fellow army! I’d like to think BTS would be proud of me so that helps too lol 🤣🥰💜
i'm 25, turning 26 this year. i smoked my first cigarette at 9, and i've gone between smokes and a vape mod since then. this has helped motivate me to finally take the steps to quit, or at least cut back. thanks, drew.
sorry but the hello fresh song is SUCH A BOP LIKE WHAT???? please release this somewhere I'm not even kidding Drew pls
You are seriously so well-spoken, and as a fellow anxious person, I love hearing you talk so openly about anxiety!
Ive been wanting to quit my weed addiction for years now. This advice, and hearing you speak so vulnerably is so helpful. Quitting suddenly feels possible for me. I’ve been trying to quit slowly for a while now, but I’ve been in a rut. The stopwatch idea is GENIUS. Thank you drew.
Drew truly noone is doing it like u. keep it up
God I'm so fucking glad you exist drew. I feel so seen, you make me love myself
Not to sound weird or anything but like yeah I'm too lazy to write this in a different way you get it
This popped up in my recommended and I’ve never watched any of your videos before, but i’ve been struggling with even attempting to quit smoking so i clicked on it, and it was really helpful i feel like most advice on how to stop smoking sounds like it comes from people who have never dealt with it before, but knowing that you’ve been through this and you being so personable was really nice and helpful. You seem like a genuinely cool and down to earth person that enjoys what they do, i think most youtubers who have been doing this for a while seem bored of it but you seem passionate about it . thanks for making this!
Not to be sappy but it’s honestly really touching seeing you so genuinely proud of yourself for overcoming that addiction. I feel like the reason a lot of people end up not being able to quit is that mainstream methods of quitting don’t work for everybody, so it’s really encouraging to see somebody finding creative ways that work for them individually
I've literally never smoked anything and don't plan to, but there was still a message of hope/perseverance to be learned here.