The most impactful part of this video has been everyone sharing their experiences in the comments Genuinely, this has to be the most vulnerable & authentic comment section i've ever read through I was scared to post this honestly, but im very glad how it turned out & that it could be the host to such a meaningful conversation
I've been smokin for 10 yrs now, and one of the things I learnt from using ANY substance like weed, is that if you use it the point of not being able to think straight, you've taken too much. Weed is supposed to spice your life, not to be your life itself. It's wonderful to see you're talking about this topic, that you worry about people. I appreciate your work dude. cheers
@nothanks9503neither one is good. Weed makes you complacent. If it’s all you do all day 3 years will pass and you’ll see you’re in the same spot. There’s a balance to it
@nothanks9503 Honestly that does work. When I'm blitzed out of my mind the urge to drink goes out the window, instead I'm craving a milkshake or something lol
Dude, you deserve some respect for being real. Addiction is no joke and hearing kids want to start so young makes me so sad. I avoided ever trying weed until after I had graduated college and had my first real relationship and my second really steady job. That was the point where I felt that I could handle life well enough to finally do some experimenting. I was literally turning 30 when I started. Of course my initial reaction after smoking weed the first time was like "Holy shit! Where has _this_ been my whole life???" but looking back on it, I am definitely glad I waited. Having some real life experiences behind me really helped to keep me grounded and not constantly falling into the trap of 'gotta get high' everyday. Stay safe out there friends!
I started smoking at 8 cuz of my dumb cousins they were getting me and my younger cousin high and now we’re addicted im high rn but I kinda hate how I’m so addicted
@@Zahoots It's ok man. Just take it a step at a time, take days off where you don't have any and find joy in the times when you aren't on the stuff. I have loads of hobbies and things that I'm genuinely interested in either high or sober. Find joy in life bro.
@@Zahoots You don't have to quit, dude. Thinking of it in that absolute term is just a recipe for failure and quitting entirely is super hard even for stuff as simple as weed. I still smoke weed my guy, had some tonight actually, so I've got no business telling anyone to quit. But you can cut back on what you do consume so that it doesn't interfere with your life. Moderation. And that makes the times you do get high more special and more enjoyable because it's a reward.
I can tell you felt akward making this video, but being someone who is very prone to addiction and also watches alot of these "weed stickmen" youtubers, i knew all the negative effects of weed way before i even started smoking and because of that i keep a keen eye on how much i smoke and what settings i smoke in. I refuse to smoke alone, and when i do its only in a party setting or with friends. And i thought everyone had the same idea about weed that i do, but this video made me realize that alot of younger people actually dont know how dangerous weed can be for your mental and physical health, and would first be exposed to weed by watching these kinds of videos and just think its fun and games. Thats why i want to applaud you for making this video, even if it goes directly against your brand of content. It is so important to teach your younger fans that weed can be a very serious drug, and that is important to keep in mind if you ever start smoking. Thank you for making this :)
I am a first hand victim of exactly what you stated here i quick smoking at the beginning of September but the whole summer I couldn’t go a day without it and it sucked
I love that someone who already had a platform around the Za will speak up about the real things that come with it. I’ve watched my friends go from casual to everyday real fast and it’s a little scary. I try not to make everyday but it definitely helps with my mental health issues which is why most people get addicted, it’s a way to self medicate that won’t kill you cause you had too much. It’s honestly the safest option but that doesn’t mean it makes it any less real or an issue.
@@danieljones4407 oh for sure, found myself slipping into a routine where I smoked early as 12pm and went through carts in a week. It took me getting down to my last 50 dollars for me to wise up and take a break. It hasn’t been good for my sleep schedule but it’s better then becoming a drone.
I think that is one reason its so hard to quit, because its really not that bad. It does make most people super lazy and very dull tbh. I can handle it thankfully but I would still be more productive and probably more sharp if i didn't smoke. I need to stop because I would have a lot more money then I already have and I could use that money to invest in other hobbies I want to get into again or for the first time.
The problem of using weed to deal with anxiety and depression is that it only addresses the symptoms, not the underlying causes. Zaza certainly helped me get through some tough times, but I justified my use because of that until I got to the point of smoking every day, several times a day. As I smoked more and more often tho, I kept needing bigger doses, the effect kept being shorter and shorter, and my highs kept becoming less and less strong. Smoking paliated my mental health issues, but I didn't realise I was actually getting worse by the day because of it. Smoking allowed me to distract from my problems; I lit up and watched some series, played a game, went out with my friends. Sadly, all this leisure and drug intake took me to a point in which I threw up several times a week out of anxiety and did not go out at all, not to classes and not to see my friends or party. The reality is that I could not (and did not) get better until I started changing my habits. It wasn't until I started going to therapy, I changed my major, started generating my own money, and started to put myself out there and taking risks to hookup with girls that I finally began to see life from a less negative outlook. I never stopped smoking through my process, which highlights the fact that weed doesn't have a negative effect on metal health either. Nevertheless, my pot addiction definitely made it harder for me to get out of the hole that my life put me in, and that I helped dig deeper.
dont mess medicine with funny drugs there is no relation, alcohol helps with many kind of diseases too but it is not prescribed, once you understand that you already have everything that you need to solve your mental health, there is where you start realizing that you dont need nothing more to solve those issues
If you are a young smoker, you might get more perspective by reading this. TLDR at the end. I like that he made this video to show that its not only like those best moments that get made into videos, but instead, weed is highly variable depending on pretty much every condition while smoking. Many stoners might feel like him and I've been there too. At some point you just smoke because you dont know what else to do but when you're high you always find somethimg to put your attention on. Now obviously it wont always be the same. When you go into it excited and everybodys enjoying the upcoming shared experience, hyped to laugh and talk about the wildest stuff, you have a good chance of loving the experience. If you smoked monday through thursday and you are alone on friday you will wanna smoke because you have a blast most of the time and why not. It was fun the days prior but now you are kinda tired. You dont wanna sleep cause you just got high so you find something to do. This cycle is where it can get depressing because you dont just wanna smoke all the time, not smoking feels like you are constantly choosing to stay sober and i didnt really have a reason to. This is not because there is nothing more enjoyable to do or beacause you're physically addicted. There are lots of different cannabinoids like THC and CBD. They also exist in the brain where they affect memory and learning, but im not warning you that it can hinder development in young minds, im telling you that cannabinoids play a part in habit building. There is a great video by Healthy Gamer "The problem with weed" So the stuff you smoke is part of the brains habit function. This explains to me why smoking becomes a daily habit and is so addicing in a nice environment. Now, weed is not evil nor good, that is something we humans attribute it to be. That beeing said, the same is true for heroin and everything i consider to be bad. If you smoke weed and feel bad for it or if you suffer from restlessness when not smoking, that bad feeling makes it bad. Of course, thats oversimplified but if you are okay with the way you are when you smoke and you wanna smoke, but you dont wanna keep smoking the way you are now, then that is something you are always in control of to decide. The video is a bit pessimistic because thats how he feels, like many others. There is not a point where you become a weed addict, or a stoner, or clean, its something you do, every day, every moment, always. It can be hard gaining control, but it is so simple. You dont wanna smoke today, okay don't. Oh you did anyways? Okay. Just like any other day. Nothing bad happend, you just did something you didnt wanna do before. Maybe you think that that means you are not in control or that it will be a certain way in the future and youre scared. Control is hard, why shouldnt you do whatever you wanna do right now if you think its gonna benice and not that bad? To fulfill your wish from earlier? To show yourself? To ease the fear of not beeing in control? Yes, that was all true for me. If you wanna smoke right now and you think its okay, do it, or dont. It might feel like you change all the time between the motivated, future oriented you, and the you that doesnt care enough, you just wanna smoke. Both is you. Theres a rational logical side wich sees how selfish and reactive emotions are, and there is an emotional side wich doesnt care what you think to be right, this feeling is here now. They dont just randomly exist, they balance eachother. What you feel is the cryptic, compact version of what you want right now, wich can be hard to understand and what you want to do rationally is what guides you over the years. You still understand the importance of the vision you had and felt earlier when thinking about it, but you dont feel the same now. When youre dissatisfied its because you want to be something else or do something different, but this moment is already so different to the time when you first wanted to change. Change starts in the brain, with the way you think of stuff and what you want, your goals and motivation. Patience and trust in yourself are one of the most op things to aquire in life. Its unlikely that others will validate you the way you feel appropriate because they dont see you as what you are. Just like with weed, they have their own perception of you where you might be good, bad, lazy, lying, making excuses. You deeply know yourself and often what other people say is a fragmanted truth, filtered through their lense and sometimes that filter leaves little to none of what actually has something to do with you. People might sometimes see stuff in you wich you were never aware of but you are still the onlyone who has been with you all this time and always will be. Getting yourself on your side, guiding you and rewarding yourself for every little thing noone but you can see is true satisfaction to me. You set your direction and you will do the rest. Its not a straight path and it wont go as planned because the plan is a made up way to a real goal that approaches but never really fully mimics the true circumstances of your life, but the way strives for the goal so you will find your true path. Patience during a 'down phase' and trust in the process of failing, learning and improving. Living by your own goals is like creative mode, you dont have to be or do anything. You might still be bad at the game in some aspects but you are playing creative, there is no goal other than what you determine it to be. Beeing successful in others eyes is so important to us because we learn how to live from others. When you're born you dont know what kills or hurts you, but because our ancestors carry the knowledge of that pain, we dont have to go by trial and error. Sometimes we take away the wrong lesson, we see the outcome and some part of the circumstances that led to the trauma and we piece the cause together as best as we can. Truth is, we dont know a lot of stuff and so, sometimes we learn something we thought to understand, no matter if what we connected in our mind is the true cause tonthe trauma or not. Everyone just tells you what they learned and we often take it as is, especially when were young. When we grow up, we live by the rules we learned from your parents or whoever there was to show us how to satisfy our own needs. Its hard to differentiate between something we need for life and stuff that human brains thought up because of the limited understanding of the pain we endured and our desire to explain and learn from it. We might learn from trauma not to trust, or not to express yourself or that weed is gonna make you lazy and sad and we pass that knowledge on to each other so they dont have to suffer the same. We experience a lot in our time here and we learn what helps us be comfortable and secure. Nasty humans may make us think that people cannot be trusted, when in reality its much more complex, people are so different from one another, i dont even have a word for it. **optional side text** Its like eating a cake and it looked delicious but it had gravel and hotsauce in it. You might have learned not to do that again but in the twisted way like 'cake cannot be trusted' Every cake is different and to find out if some might really be worth your trust you just have to cautiously and patiently try more of cake in a way that you feel safe with everything youve learned so far. **optional side text over** You learn more everyday and even tho some is counterproductive to your fulfillment, that wich you experienced will stay the way it was back then, even tho your perception of it might change. Long ramble short: Weed changes the way your brain functions but it wont certainly make you feel a certain way you might like or dislike. Beeing conscious and clear in thought and feeling, right as you are about to and while getting high might not change what youre doing, but it damn well changes how you do it. As with everything, from working out to learning something new, the way you do it determines how you feel about it and what you gain from it. My biggest worry with weed was that i wanted to no want it. Today i still want i but the way i decide what to do with that desire satisfies me. I know it wont stay this way forever and it will be good when it changes because i will do it consciously and it will be just what i wanted, but today i choose to smoke because i like it.
been smoking for 6 years now and i appreciated this video a lot honestly, it highlights how ive become living everyday just to get high to deal with humanity, not feeling like myself if im sober
thats it lol get high to deal with the insufferable people but don't realize its you being overly sympathetic to everything and becoming more antisocial as a result 😂
This video really hit close to home to me man. I have so many people in my life struglling with za addiction, my brothers, my cousins, my friends, even my parents and seeing them have to do it everyday just to function and spending mass amounts of their money for it is so....deppresing. I still spark up with my friends every month or so just because its a good time but i can never smoke alone because all i can think about it is my family and friends who need this shit to survive and if i might end up that way if i get used to this feeling too much. Thanks for being one of the first of these "high influencers" to address this topic because ive been seeing my brothers do this shit since i was a kid
Ong as someone who’s high asf rn and who’s addicted, my main thing was doing it when I was sad. You should only smoke when you’re happy cause once I started doing it when I was sad and it cheered me up it made me do it every time I was sad. Best advice is to only smoke when you’re happy
@@KaraKubedYup. It’s very easy to get addicted imo. Esp for someone w a weak mind. I literally ran up cc debt for weed, debt I’m still paying off a year later 🤦♂️
In all my middle school days, i was anti drugs anti alcohol anti everything bro. Then in my freshman year, i started dating this one girl that got me into weed, specifically carts that were pesty asf that were also likely laced with other things. I got addicted without even realizing it. I started buying carts every 3-4 weeks. I then started smoking to drown out my thoughts and the things i would tell myself that would degrade my self respect. I mainly stopped after sophmore year and now im happy asf bro. I can finally be sober and not being all sad and shit dude. I also started following Jesus and he fr helps me out like crazy. If ur planning on smoking, never forget that ur supposed to use the drug, the drug isnt supposed to use you.
smoking for 3 years now and that last bit is so insanely accurate. The amount I hear people being all can't go 2 mins without ripping a cart or smth and they still don't get high. They have tolerance built up and then complain about how they aren't getting high or anything now when they quit it's just miserable. They are just being feinds
I’m 24. I’ve been smoking since 14 and smoking daily since 19, and I can tell you from my experience that you don’t see the addiction coming when you begin smoking daily and it’s not even a thought when you’re not a daily smoker. For me I think that made it worse because I always told myself that I couldn’t become addicted because it’s just weed right? But after having the za become a necessity rather than a reward or social thing I can say I fully regret ever becoming a stoner. I can’t keep track of conversations and it’s ruining my social life and personal relationships and feeling sober feels like a new kind of high but not in a good way. If I had advice for anyone that hasn’t got to that point yet it would be to think about how clear your thoughts and feelings are right now, and then think about how angering it would be to not be sure of any of that anymore. It’s never too late but there’s a point where you will feel lost and confused in the most simple situations so even if you don’t smoke daily or a large amount regularly I’d say to monitor your smoking and give yourself a break whenever you can because the fun dies really quick when you rely on it. Great video!
Yeah man, I’ve been smoking daily for the last 3 years and while I’ve chilled on it a little recently since I started going to college lemme tell you dude it can fuck with your motivation and social skills so hard when you over use it. (Like I have been) wish y’all the best of luck with managing the addiction tho
I agree with this. Never thought it would be in this path. But for now, I’m just gonna continue to lower my intake slowly until I can regain myself as well as just use it to have a good time. Because nausea is my number 1 symptom of this withdrawal. Best of luck to any of you on this path looking to quit or just reduce your dose. 🙌 Much love ❤
Not bein funny or anything. But try taking a meyers briggs personality quiz. Tellin u when i learned my personality type, it really helped me separate allot of those thoughts. I learned that im naturally introverted, for a long time I was thinking shit was wrong wit me cause i was comparing myself to other people, so I went to weed to kinda help me be social. All that to say learn about yourself first before you just throw your hands up. Sounds weird but I think it works IMO
It's about damn time a weedtuber tackled this subject in a video. For all the kids and curious tweens and teens, don't, and I mean DO NOT get started on this shit until you're at least 20. I started at 16 and smoked daily, on and off at few month intervals, until about 3 months after my 18th birthday. I cannot, and likely will not ever be able to remember huge gaps of time between those dates, and looking back those whole two years feel as short as two months now. I sacrificed a good chunk of my time, energy, relationships, and health all for the za. I'm not going to sit here and say that you should be a good kid and do everything your adults tell you because let's face it, your teenage years should be about beginning to make your own decisions, but I beg you for the sake of not wasting two or more years of your time, avoid this shit until you're older. Do like 20 sports or band, or spray paint on the nearby Walgreens or something, rebel in a way that doesn't steal your high school years from behind your back, regardless of how shitty they are. Also your brain still be developing, you don't want to be smoking this shit at 12 and then in a blink of an eye be 24 and have no hope of quitting. I base this off of people in my life, there is legit a guy I know who's been doing this DAILY for over 12 years now, don't become like him please. Stay safe kids, some weed is starting to get laced with fent now so if you are doing this MAKE SURE you know what you're getting and that it's from a trusted source.
I'll throw my experience in there. I'm 25 now but I started smoking at 14. I went through the phases similar to this video, I started smoking alone a lot more or just with random people around 15-16, and kept escalating. I really enjoyed it at first because I was enjoying the popularity that came from partying and smoking with the 'cool kids' and all the fun I was having. It didn't take long for that to go away, by sophomore year (15/16), I wasn't popular like that anymore but I kept smoking but now with just stoners instead of party people. I got deeper and besides maintaining good grades at school my whole life centered around getting high. This went into 17, but after a lot of bad events - I decided to try to quit. It was really hard. I was smoking a few grams a day at my peak and I couldn't even get myself to wait from Sunday to Friday to smoke again etc. I remember getting sweats, nightmares and/or dreams of 'getting high' that made the cravings hard, and just constantly craving to do it. I remember being even less motivated to do stuff everything had to be forced, luckily was still young and had that energy to fight this at 17, because at 25 my energy is pretty bleh IDK if I could do it now. Plus getting off addictions is way easier when ur just in hs without major responsibilities vs when ur older and have a job and things that have to be maintained. I kept going though, I had to completely give up like 95% of my friends because they all just smoked all day. I chose to be alone and finish high school trying to get sober, and I did. By the time I was 18 I was 6 months sober and haven't looked back since. I'm now 7.5 years sober as of today off weed, and even to this day I still have to fight some small cravings to not go back into smoking weed. I don't regret it, but I wish I was older now that I've read up on it. I would wait til ur in college at the very least, but if u can wait til 25 that'd be even better americanaddictioncenters.org/marijuana-rehab/effects-of-marijuana-on-teenage-brain
i’m 16 hitting that part, grades are fucked, worried about my graduation but man, really wish i never started doing it. Is it a life changer if you do quit?
I'm 20 and have smoked daily since I was 18, and I picked up the habit of smoking all day too halfway through 19. don't let it get out of control guys because once you accept that you're a stoner and you're not mentally ready to live the life you wanted sober, you're just going to be so complacent and accepting. If you want to get started with weed, I recommend waiting until you're clear on your future and you have developed responsibility skills and healthy habits because if you haven't, weed will take you down a very dark path. I've lived that life and it's been incredibly hard to get back on track, and that's the other thing, most of the time you don't even see the damage you have done to yourself because you're so in love with the feeling until you're too deep in. Took me just three days of sobriety to open my eyes and see the mess my mental health and overall life were becoming, and how many good relationships I lost because of my lack of care. Much love guys and please please please know that although it feels as if it's only you and your thoughts, there are regular everyday people willing and ready to listen.
I have done the same exact thing. No fucks given and I blew people off because I always felt great. I am not to far gone but i have messed up big time in some critical stages of my life. The complacency is real.
A plus bro well said. Just by being aware of your situation you've already taken big steps. It tough when you've been reliant on it but something as small as setting little goals for yourself will help you immensely. For example; clean your room, clean, cook, anything productive before you tackle the zaza, treat it as a 'reward' . In time you'll find yourself smoking less and less
As someone who is almost 2 month sober from zaza im very happy u made a video like this it so normalized now and days and much people dont realize that it can be addictive so thank u
This video is so real man, it was important to make it, thank you for speaking about this side of it. Also I'm glad you mentioned chronic pain as a reason people smoke. Weed is expensive but the prescription painkillers are a lot more expensive and fuck up my kidneys.
As someone who started smoking at probably 14 and quite literally went through all those levels u named (except the heroin one lmao), I can say you honestly explained it perfectly. The addiction can take you from one side of the scale to the other so quickly without you even realizing. I hope people don't have to see all this levels of the addiction for themselves. Word of advice to anyone wanting to or just starting smoking zaza, give yourself some limits/ground-rules and try not to change those because it can be easy to lose control the more lenient u are with zaza. Much love
Thanks for sharing man. It’s nothing wrong with smoking weed but don’t get to a point where it’s controlling you. I tore my ACL my senior year and smoking weed helped me heal super quickly. When I turned 21, I was smoking an ounce a week. I lost my woman, lost members, and a lot of money because on the dependency of weed. I’m 23 now, and I officially stopped this going on a month ago and the withdrawals is the hardest part but I’m staying strong. Thanks for everyone in the comments that were vulnerable just like me. ✊🏾 it might be a time where I do smoke again but not everyday!
@@Sebaa1337 I have a career, I graduated college, and got back into basketball a few times out the week. I also pray Almost everyday. I smoke only for accomplishments. But it’s hard fought accomplishments. But now I’m trying to get my woman back!
I've had an untreated chronic illness for the last two years, so I've gotten in the habit of smoking every day multiple times a day. Recently decided I needed to quit and jfc the withdrawals are brutal. Anxiety so bad I was worrying I'd have a heart attack type shit. Honestly inspiring that you've made it a month
this gives me hope for the next generation. we as a community have to stop acting like smoking all day is healthy. as someone who experienced the transition from casually smoking with friends to the inability to eat sleep or talk to people without being high, this video is real. for anyone wondering you CAN work yourself back down the levels with hard work. peace and love to all who read this.
This video was so needed, thank you so much. It got to the point for me where i couldn't remember who i was anymore. There were 3 songs that helped me remember who i was, and i listen to them over and over again just to cling onto the last part of my identity. After that my brain jumped to two solutions, get sober- or end my life. The only reason i didnt do the latter, is cus i wanted to discover who i was again. Withdrawal was hell, anxiety through the roof, not able to eat without feeling like i was about to throw up, i wouldnt sleep till 4 in the morning. And when ur already anxious, starving and now sleep deprived? Its recipe for spiraling. But i got through it, felt depressed for like 3 weeks and then felt the best i had ever felt. The natural high of being sober again was like no other, and omg- knowing that i NEVER have to have that stress of running out of weed was such a relief. Its not been easy tho, i ended up having to go through weed withdrawal another 4 times after, and it did also lead me to doing a shit ton of ket which then led onto me getting drug-induced psychosis. Any substance is a slippery slope, and i know its so hard to not crave that escape from reality. But you guys deserve the gift of sobriety, as soon as u see sobriety as a good thing- quitting weed seems less scary.
Yeah, all jokes aside, I’m on level 6 and probably on the fast track to lvl 7 but I really don’t see myself stopping anytime soon. You really nailed everything in this video man. Yall gotta stay strong and live smart
I appreciate you making this. I used to smoke a lot, and one thing that everyone downplays or acts like can't happen is crippling panic attacks and anxiety every time you smoke. But you know, I would always keep doing it due to social/peer pressure. It hit a point where I had to just stop because it was literally 50/50 whether I subjected myself to the worst panic attack Imaginable whiile trying to act normal in a social situation. Those same friends that I used to hang with now all spend $500 or so a month on it and cant function sober. Its honestly really sad, because I can''t even be around them anymore due to their habit being so intense.
omg yea it’s not just me i literally feel terrible anytime i smoke and get rly bad anxiety as well so i feel you i stopped but i do it only sometimes im sorry you feel that way too
I know a few people who started getting bad anxiety from weed, they used to be huge stoners but stopped smoking because of it. I never try to goad those folks into smoking, I can’t imagine how much it would suck!
I too had a lot of panic attacks while high. I feel like when Im going through some stuff, I always need to process it twice. One time sober, which works fine, and one time high which just fucks me up at times
I started smoking at around 16 years old and im now 23, once i got to 19, i was smoking every day of my life, when i’m alone, when i’m with friends, before eating, before seeing my girlfriend, before sleeping, while i was at college between 2 classes, every opportunities i had, i went to smoke. This shit is insidious, it starts real slow and at one point, you’re so addicted that you stop having values and you forget who you were before smoking weed, it can turn you into a whole different person when you’re past a certain point. I’ve now been sober for 3months and a half from weed, and i’m actually doing way better that i intended, don’t get me wrong, life feels kinda dull without weed, but you need to choose if you’re willing to let the za control your life or have control over yourself. Once you get the call, hang up. Incredible video bruv, one love 🤘🏼
This could actually be shown in health classes if it weren't for that part about Kim Kardashian 💀 You spoke about something so real in way that was fair to all sides and entertaining to watch. Thank you for starting the conversation for the kids 🤝♥️
Respect for you has gone through the roof. I feel like you could show this in a health class and it would actually get some of the kids smoking to think about what they're doing and potentially stop doing it at least during school.
Before I started smoking I had terrible anxiety to the point where I lost a ton of self-confidence. Now I can actually sit still, get stuff done, be confident in my thoughts and take more opportunities that come my way. There are areas where I've had to cut back a bit as well, but in the end, it all depends on the person using it. Knowing your limits and listening to your body is crucial in smoking the Zaza.
Being confidente about the goods of zaza was my downfall. You think you good until you need it so many times your plug or your wallet cant keep up I can be here the rest of my day discribing how zaza improves my music, food is tastier (actually it isnt tasty anymore without smoking), i even feels like im high when im sober. I just love smoking, but if you have people that smoke more than me (and im a lvl 6) saying its true you should trust them
@@whitechedda2231 I get what you're saying but for comparison: Walking can be done without a wheelchair, you shouldn't have to rely on it. While that is true for most people, we all know there are some that simply can't due to health problems. The problem is that we are moslty talking about mental health when talking about the Za and thus it's harder to assess, but it really depends from person to person. That being said, the majority of people that struggle with self-confidence really should find a different way to fix that instead of using drugs.
I live with chronic pain and I often find myself smoking every day to help then a month in I realize I’m in more pain than I started. Za can be helpful for a lot of reasons but listening to your body is the most important! Thank you for making this important video especially for your young audience! I’ve found the best way to break the cycle of dependency is to throw out the vape! It’s too easy. Make smoking harder for yourself!
this is honestly such a great video, especially for your younger audience. im someone who started smoking at 14, im 19 now. my entire life has kind of been a shitshow and i started smoking in an extremely traumatic time period. as a result, it immediately became and crutch and here i am at 19, ive smoked practically every day for the past 5 years. the only times ive gone without weed was because i just didnt have access, or my unsuccessful attempts to take a T break or quit. when im sober for too long i start feeling extremely anxious, i get fidgety, my mind feels like its racing forever. granted, its not like weed is a giant, addictive demon either like other substances. but with the amount of usage for someone like me, it does become an issue. like mentioned in the video, my tolerance is insane and things only hit me for a couple minutes, if even. i can go through bowls and bowls off bongs, pipes, i can smoke joint after joint, or dabs after dabs or even just cart rips and feel nothing. i fr have the biggest tolerance out of anybody ive ever met and its.. not good. weed can be seriously helpful for a lot of people, for me it *does* help a lot with my mental shit but only in moderation, because past that i become a vegetable when high or a paranoid shit when sober. remember kids, moderation and safety :,)
turned 21 this year, and started smoking because some friends offered me in a few parties, im not gonna tell you that i had awesome experiences because i didnt, my first joint made me green out hard, shit had me puking on the bathroom then passing out. it was because i was influeced by many youtube videos and other friends to smoke again that i picked up the habit of smoking in my free time, enjoying most of the highs alone in my bedroom and i can tell you that those 4 months were absolute hell. i could not wake up early beacuse for some reason i felt hungover over the ozs i was smoking weekly. didnt attend college. became even more antisocial than i was before, it was because my mother found me hitting the pipe that i realized how far have i gone. from smoking every now and then when i went to the skatepark to geeking hard like a crack addict. im currently 4 days into detox and plan to go further. i dont wanna quit this hobby, because i truly feel it actually helps with my creativity and productivity when used correctly. but smoking on a daily basis rotted my brain for what it seemed like a lifetime. stay safe when doing these kind of activities, do whatever you want to do but if it involves these kind of substances go slow or you'd end up an addict and probably homeless. no one wants to be friends with a drug addict.
just found this vid and your channel through the algorithm, really impressed by the animation quality and mature take on the possible consequences of frequent smoking. good shit man
I’m so glad you made a video addressing this topic, 8 months ago I started smoking and started smoking carts and still do. They are so simple and easy to use and it’s so convinient to just use and throw away, 7 months ago I bought my first cart cause I wanted to see what weed was like I just told my brother to cop a battery and cart and I got so baked my first time off like2 hits and I will never forget that day like it was yesterday.. I was watching a xozero video just like this (pre sure the 7 levels of high) and I thought damn I’m just on level 1 right now bro and it’s gotten to the point where I smoke 3 carts a week and all I feel is a little tired and get the munchies. Don’t start smoking it’s tough to quit and as a hobby he’s right it’s very fun but please don’t go out of your way to buy your own shit, if a friend whips it out sure smoke up, but please don’t buy your own shit that’s what really fs u up, thanks.
HUGE respect for you knowing your responsibility as a "weed channel" and warning people like me who are still pretty new to it all about the dangers if you're in too deep. Also your video quality is amazing and you just seem so real as a person. Massive respect for you, you got another sub!
Honestly this was an awesome watch, you really got into the realities- both negative and positive about smoking. I thought this was just another channel where getting high would be hella glorified but instead I actually found one I can relate more to w my experiences. Kudos to u not just for being honest but also clearly putting effort into editing and producing these vids. Thank you 🙏
thank you for this. because emotionally,i do depend on weed and people think i am being overdramatic. but after constantly smoking for 4+ years, it’s so incredibly hard to go a morning without a bowl.
Bro you could not have described it better. As a weed smoker you described the dependency very well, that you can’t really live without it, but you know it’s really taken over your life. I feel that.
Jesus, had no idea how close me and my BF were to weed addiction this past summer. We were at I'd say level 5.5. Not fully 6 but definitely sobriety was starting to feel stupid/overrated and we'd feel kinda down if we weren't high (no pun intended).
I be smoking that fuckin cali pack everyday. But i feel you. Ive been smoking since i was 14 but once i hit 15 i was chasing a crazy ass high and id get fuckin sick from how much id smoke. I would live to smoke. Im about to be 20 now and yes, i smoke everyday, but like Zero said. Sometimes it just helps mfs. I deal w alot of mental health stuff so being able to smoke and feel that relief of,”alright i can chill and get wtf i need to get done” is rewarding. Just be careful, everyones bodys different but im glad you and your boyfriend dialed it down a bit.🫡🫡
@@piotrulencja FOCUS ON COLLEGE MAN! As a college student myself, 2nd year in this hoe, i can assure you that the work load will be insane! Focus on school. Za always can come back later. Get those degrees!
I think it’s sorta like fast food. In moderation it’s okay! But all day everyday is where it can potentially become a problem. Thank you for talking about this 🗣️‼️
im glad u did a vid like this bro so kids can know it but ur animation are so cool that young ppl would get into(the message,not the zaza) i hope better. good job!
THANK YOU for this video! I relate a little too hard... especially the "Worst Case Scenario". I'm at level 6 sadly!!! Luckily I can go my whole work shift without smoking but right after, i'm getting my zaza. The days seem to blend together and memories are fuzzy. Last time I took a tolerance break, it was hell. No one talks about the "withdrawals" of zaza but it's REAL. These kiddos need to stay away from it until they're at least 18. I'm 23 now and started at 18. If I smoked during high school, I prob wouldn't have done too well honestly. Stay in school and stay away from za (for now)
Idk what to say but just keep your wallet in mind, idk if you're slowing down but just keeping the substance away from you/having none in your living space will do wonders
@@Fallen4theFallen2 ik this was meant for OPs comment but your stomach gets way too upset no signs of your appetite whatsoever and ingesting anything is literally torturing. your mental state is all fuzzy and fucked up oh and i almost forgot the insane insomnia with the chills and cold sweats.
Withdrawal for me is literally just siding on the edge of my bed for hours because I didn't feel motivated to do anything, I could only think about smoking just a little so I could get on with my day.
This is very well said, more videos like this need to exist. Needs to be part of the talk too, stay healthy out there everyone, be safe on your journey!
finally a video covering the negatives as well. i feel like all the za youtubers just idealize this plant, and it really loses its fun once you get addicted...
being too deep when you got the pen is too true man. it’s a slippery slope. too easily accessible and once you lose your self control, it’s impossible to set boundaries when it’s in your possession. i would wake up in the morning feeling like shit, being mad at myself for ripping it the night prior. then throughout the day i would gradually cave and bullshittingly justify “treating myself” at the end of the night when really all i was doing was delaying a confrontation with a real problem i had developed. it’s a nasty cycle. i appreciate you talking about this because it can lead to bad habits for a lot of us. glad you’re looking out for the younger fellas
I love the accuracy on this, I feel like too many young kids are getting into it because of the glorification. I was one of them and although my life hasn’t been per say ruined by it, it’s been largely affected. Personally i think the two most important aspects to the dependency and why it should definitely be avoided is one those regular things that you did sober, that were way more fun because of the pot; eventually become less then fun based on the dopamine output. I understand he probably wasn’t going to go into all of that based on the concept of this and his other videos but it does really take joy out of things, it’s also extremely expensive these days and I’ve heard certain shits being laced with fentanyl, granted idk the truth or accuracy on that but it’s definitely not worth starting it early. Learn coping mechanisms and play sports or invest time to study something.
I’m so happy to watch this video. This stuff is important to address, especially for the viewers who only see the positives of Zaza. Don’t get me wrong, smoking can be fun, but it can also get to the point where you’re nothing but a husk of the person you once were. Also another important note: The Withdraws. You may think that you can stop at any time and that you’re not addicted (you probably are), but when you stop after a long time… bro, worst experience ever. Please just be responsible with the za consumption. Keep some of your brain cells, please! Anyhow, this video was beautiful thank you!💕💕
Massive respect for this video I was level 4 for a while and about to get to level 5 when I decided to kick it back down because I didn’t want to become dependent on the za. I related with every level because I know people that are at level 6 and it’s just not somewhere you wanna be. Now I’m at a comfortable level 3 just vibin while occasionally crossing into level 4.
this is such an important video. It shows the responsibility, maturity, and genuine concern for others that you hold. You're a real one for uploading this. We should always our own worst critics - and it is always okay to admit that your content could potentially contribute to or influence others to make decisions that aren't the most informed, and which aren't the best for them. Making this video and leaving it here as an adequately informed and critical yet neutral disclaimer wasn't the easiest thing to do, but it was the right thing to do.
I think it’s a great thing to also talk about the negatives. I also believe when your content creation relies on the za (new level of addiction, ha) that you also shoulder the responsibility to occasionally educate your viewers on some of the negatives. As it is with everything, the best joy is in moderation.
thank you for talking about this man ❤ i went from being immensely anti-weed as a child to literally spending $100 a week on bud. don't get me wrong, i love the za but it's gotten to a point where i need to smoke for necessity, not even joy anymore. i went on my first out-of-country vacation a few months ago with my partner and was absolutely riddled with anxiety the whole time because i'd been smoking all day, every day for a few months and i was forced to go sober for the week. it'd gotten to a point where i was high so often that being sober started to feel like the drug, but one i was having a terrible reaction to. i could barely sleep that vacation, i was terribly moody and demotivated and couldn't even enjoy the all-inclusive food because my appetite was gone. i still managed to have a fantastic time despite that all but at the back of my mind, all i could think about was how long it'd be until i'd be able to smoke again. i'm still struggling but i hope one day i can finally learn how to be comfortable with sobriety again. :')
@@Boom0123 thank you man 🙏 sad to say i'm still trying to figure it out - tried to quit a couple times since this comment to no avail. weed addiction is no joke :( hopeful for a sober future regardless still
this is so real. I started smoking at 13 and quickly became dependent and I thought I was cool for it, but it really worsened my already terrible mental health. After a while of smoking, I would start to feel like I was gonna die without it when I was sober for only 3 days. At 14, I was diagnosed with cannabis use disorder as well as alcoholism which only confirmed how I thought I was addicted. To this day, it's hard for me to stop the cravings but I manage for the most part. Online, weed has been so incredibly glamorized and is made to be so desirable. Like my dad told me, weed won't kill you but it can definitely fuck your life up
These videos are defiantly why i started smoking again after going through a weed addiction. Amazing video i think it was needed to show how its not all fun and laughs
I think it‘s good to do toleranz breaks (2 - 4weeks) frequently in which you can see if you still can funktion normal without the zaa and observe your relationship with it.
Getting to level 6 made me realize how deep in I was. I was spending a fuckton of money just to exist basically and I barely felt anything in the way of a high at all. It's been a few weeks since I last did it since I've actually been losing weight and the munchies from bein geeked was interfering with that. Gonna still do it on special occasions of course but I def do not ever intend on going back to doing it every day again. Doing it every day not only made it less enjoyable, but it was costing me so much money, and I just felt like I was kind of going through the motions in life.
I started doing drugs since my teenage. Got addicted to heroin for over 16 years. Heroin addiction actually destroyed my life. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.
Can you help me with the reliable source A. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in France. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them. @@WooodTh
@@MilitaryBase-yk8vrI'm really happy for you that your mom decided to help you...I hear about alot of family members or so called friends shutting an addict out of their life, which since most addicts do it to mask emotions to me is the worse thing someone can do to an addict.
Yes he's Dr.jeffshroom. Shrooms to me is a natrual healer. I know a guy who has used mushrooms in the same way and they have really helped him. mah dudes have safe trips all. @@MilitaryBase-yk8vr
@@GinaFredI wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence. How can I get contact with him? Is he on insta??
as someone who is 37 and has been smoking for the last 20 years, i can tell you it gets worse the older you get. Im at the age now where i hate the way weed clogs my brain and makes it foggy, even days after not smoking. Everytime i take a break, i get more accomplished and get more social, than when i was smoking. This pattern of stopping and starting every few weeks has slowly got me to where i am now... ready to give it up for good, because i feel i have missed many opportunities by staying inside and smoking a lot.
I feel that. Like, I start to realize that I want that level of control back that weed inhibits on the brain. Hell, I tend to do the multi week break things, too, because that first one coming back is nice, but I know it’s not gonna last
You missed them because you got high and then sat around and did nothing. I'm a 20+ year user myself. Early on It causes me mild issues, but today, I'm entirely functional.. The big issue is people get high then sit around and do nothing.. If you actually get out and do things or stimulate yourself intellectually when your high, over time you will find yourself able to function more and more. Stones come in high functioning and low functioning varieties.. the only difference between them is apathy..
First joint at 13, started smoking daily at 15, now 18. I get insane anxiety if instop smoking, i am talking about full blown panic attacks that make me feel like im dying. I am trying to smoke a little less every week to reduce the anxiety that cold turkey gives me. I am at the stage where i can never feel like that first high ever again. I experienced everything while high and it is just not as fun anymore. I still enjoy sparking up with the homies once in a while and i have discovered that when i smoke by myself i can really reflect on life with a different perspective. I dont think i will stop anytime soon, but i think this addiction will slowly fade away. If you ask me, i would have never started smoking if i could go back.
I’m about 5 months sober now. Been smoking daily since 16. I’m 20 now. I quit cold turkey and shit sucked for about two weeks but after those two weeks I noticed that it was getting much easier as I went along. After you quit your gunna have hella bad cravings and you’ll give yourself any excuse to light up “just one more time” it’s a trap. After you get past the first two weeks (roughly) you’ll still have thoughts of smoking (hell, even 5 months off I’ll still think about smoking) but the cravings aren’t there yk? Thinking about it and actively craving it are two separate things. Not too sure if your into Andrew tate but he helped out a lot by the way he spoke about weed and what it does to people. He’s the type of dude to say shit like “just stop smoking, don’t be a bitch” it may be harsh but it’s honestly the truth. You’ll find every reason to smoke and even slowly reducing your intake of weed is an excuse in itself and you know it. Best thing to do is go cold turkey. Hold out for two weeks, chew some gum to reduce cravings, don’t hang with people who smoke (if all of your friends are stoners you should probably start looking for some new friends to hang with) in 2-3 weeks you’ll be thanking yourself.
You don’t need to give up on smoking completely but I think you would be alot happier if you didn’t depend on the za and you were in control. I recommend u try get help or support bro so you can cut down to a relatively healthier consumption. You’ve got this king❤
As someone who smokes weed occasionally, I grew up with a dad who smokes weed and he’s a stoner and he’s taught me a lot about weed and has made sure that I’d be safe with it and to always come to him with questions. I haven’t really told him that I smoke but he’s told me that if I ever was offered weed that I’m allowed to try it. I’m 15 currently and I only smoke every month (30-40days) or so because I go to the doctors a lot and don’t really want it showing up on tests and 2 I rather be kinda sparingly with weed because I don’t really see the point to being high 24/7 everyday and also this keeps my tolerance low so that I can enjoy the high without having to constantly smoke more and more. It’s what works for me and it helps me deal with some stress sometimes and other times it’s just for some fun. I personally could go without weed if I genuinely wanted to, I’m just comfortable where i’m at right now with it. Plus another advantage is that taking extended breaks gives my lungs some time to heal so that I can still have healthy lungs and not totally destroy them in my youth.
Yea broski you gotta be real careful smoking any amount of weed if ur not at least 18, tbh ideally 21. This coming from a 20 yr old who's smoked every day the last 2 years, that shits real bad for you if youre too young man
Honestly not worth it at your age man, started smoking around the same time now I’m 22. Im just now realizing the amount of time and money I’ve wasted, there’s good and bad with it of course but if you can be drug free now you’ll be unstoppable as long as you keep growing.
I smoke everyday and can confirm I’ve tried and failed multiple times to quit and it has cost me a lot, friends, family and partners. The hardest shi tho is sitting at home trying to quit and the boredom settles in and your dealer is literally one tap on a screen away. Agony. Thank you for making this video a lot of people always say ‘you’re not addicted to weed it’s not addictive’ and to those people I just shake my head and tell em to shut the fuck up.
Weed is not TOO addictive as long as nothing is added to it. However, it also depends on your own mental state. If you're doing terrible, even if its not AS addictive as alcohol for example, you will get hooked on it.
I was in it deep recently, the smoking every day not happy at all type, but I felt like I needed it to cope with stress and mental issues. Im on my way out of that hole and tryna keep it back to once a month. Its nice to hear someone talk about the negative side for once
Something from experience for smoking since 9th grade to college, i notice alot of people don't talk about it, but, the dissociation... is insane. If you already struggle with it, weed will make it so much worse. For those who don't know much about it, its like you feel like plastic living inside a tv. Your actions, life, and people feel fake. Also over time, the more seshes, the more weed, the more weed evovles and changes with you. It can start out very fun, but eventually it just crashes and you stay in a short denial phase. Everything you do on weed eventually will become "routine" in a way. Get high, do things to avoid being bored, sober, sleep. It begins to feel like you're "just high" and it has no euphoric feeling. Low-key shit can have you feeling depressed AND high. Although i have partaken in the zaza many times before, i haven't evovled to a "i can function" mf because i constantly take medium-long t-breaks. like rn haven't smokes in 3 months, prior, 2 and half weeks, prior to that, 1 month, just to set an example. Its like za and you have a relationship that you need to also be responsible for. Za will make you happy so long as your treating za responsibly. You're going to mature with za, and each step of za maturity will feel different when you do it. anyways, if you made it here, thank you for reading. ❤️
5:00 is super on point, stopped smoking after smoking about half a g of concentrate a day, couldnt eat, sleep, was anxious 24/7, and felt perma-high. don't let it get to that point, because if it does it takes weeks to go away
Facts man I was smoking a zip a week with a pen every week and every now and then I'd buy some concentrate once I quit getting high I wanted to quit for a t break but I wasn't prepared for all the insomnia and paranoia lmao
Im 28, I had smoked like 6 times in my life, prior to this year. This year I became a full on stoner. This video is accurate as fuck. You can go one of two ways and not function at all without the za in a bad way, or you can function better on it like you said, helping with pain and mental health. It can also really hurt your mental health, there's a percentage of people who can be more likely to get schizophrenia from smoking, or if you have a bad trip you can start to depersonalize and feel like your a floating head watching your own life from within. You have to keep a good balance.
You not a full stoner in a year. You lvl 3/4 maybe A full stoner doesnt even gets high anymore more than 20min Glad your not cause its hard to quit here
@@SolShaman bro for me a full stoner is snoop or Lil Wayne Not me that smokes 12/15 a day But he is right in many ways. A good balance is Key, this is not a competition to see who smokes more. Just find your own smoke rotine and try to stick to it cause if you do like me you end up Addicted and chasing Highs. Now im on a T break and trying to take THC out of my body so i can smoke way less
@@Lusty4k I wholeheartedly agree with the idea of moderation. Everyone needs to learn how their body responds to weed and adjust accordingly. That said, that's why I took issue with your initial comment. Especially in the weed community, I don't think we need to fight to define hierarchies. If someone feels like they're a full stoner then let them. It's all relative. My girl doesn't smoke that much, but she can smoke way more than me in general if she wanted to and I smoke regularly. My body is just extremely sensitive to weed even tho I smoke regularly, but I can stretch weed waaaaaaaaaay farther than most and still be high everyday. Let's just enjoy the weed man.
It's crazy how accurate this depicts me for several years and almost all my friends have gone through the same. Smoking regularly and even daily was fun for a long time, but there came the point when I had a lot of stress at work and in university and I couldn't keep my consumption up anymore. After that I went through months of anxiety and panic attacks, I couldn't sleep and entirely lost my appetite. When I smoked I became even more anxious up to completely paranoid. It definitely wasn't fun anymore. It still took me over a year to stop (almost) completely. I just realized after I quit how forgetful I became over the years and how I lost almost all interest in social activities. Now I'm back to drinking 4 times a week like before, which isn't good either, but at least it doesn't mess with my mind and relationships like smoking did.
Yeah but drinking is also really bad for your body, alcohol is pretty much poison, no other way to put it. If you can, try to reduce the consumption, you don’t have to quit altogether, but the less you do it the better for your body
As someone who has been in every Level, I need to say I miss the times before I got to Level 6. If you live in a country/state where Za is not legal, Level 7 with hard drugs isn't even that unrealistic. Been there, did that, still struggle with it to this day. When your weed plug kind of is your therapist at the same time and you Tell him about your lazyness, inabillity to eat without the Za or shit, he'll say something like 'Yo u can't sleep without da za and no money? Here's a xan it should help you sleep, don't worry bro I got you, it's cheaper and takes away some of that Paranoia and heart race stuff' and boom you go to Level 7 and if you don't stop at that exact moment you'll end up Being max Level.
@@cheehee808_ Truth, I've got a bad weed addiction but oxy is the one thing I could never shake. Had to wait til I ran out and hope no more ever comes my way, shit is just stronger than I am
I will say, kudos for honesty because not many stoners like to talk about this subjects and like litteraly everything, over indulgence is an addiction...acknowledging that there are signs of a habitual problem is probably the best start to heal, if I were to recommend a book (also in spotify and audible) it "atomic habits"
i started at 18 and went through all those phases pretty fast. im 22 now. this was super accurate and i think for the 8th level it's usually a crossroads between growing out of it, finding balance or blaming it for all your problems
Definitely. I’m 22 now & im that final 8th stage where I know I should only be smoking on the weekend at the most, and thats what I’ve been doing. It all comes down to self awareness and your goals in life. I’m at a point where I know I can be better, i want to be better, and smoking weed all day every day has been fun, but emotionally and with my personal relationships it has put me in the worst point of my life so far.
@@noahscxtt902 me too man, word for word, just quit for a week and im back, its like a war fr i know i shouldnt but i just do, its self discipline that i really need
this is the first ever video i see from your channel, while somking a j, and i approuve ur message so bad. Im level 5 tending to 6 and every thing you discribe is so REAL, like its cool sometimes but when its come to every day it is not anymore, and thats very important say ! Thanks for the vid bro 🙌 ps : i come from france, you are fr a worlwide star
Real af. I’m 22 and started smoking consistently at 16/17. I feel like ppl in my age range grew up during a time where the weed floodgates were opening and this new weed boom occurred. Since we all wanted it legal we all screamed about it’s benefits (which are still valid) but realistically everything has its bad sides. Anyone that tries to tell you weed has no negative effects are either naive or a liar
This is the most relatable video about smoking I have ever seen. I think there is an 8th and 9th level too. Where you reduce the amount to one joint a day and smoke it a few puffs at a time. And later to smoke only after done with all the job/responsibilities for the day.
this is some real shit dude, this afternoon I smoked the last joint, now I have no money and its true that smoking every day is like paying for existing. This video is so powerful, weed is not fun if abused and tolerance is fucking shit. Thank you so much I needed this.
this video has been needed for a while, people dont really understand that there are negatives, and all the youtube content just makes it seem all sunshine and rainbows when there is a dark side
I remember several years ago heroin addiction destroyed my life, I suffered from severe depression and a mental disorder until I was recommended to psilocybin mushroom treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly I'm 8 years clean now. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
To be honest, mushrooms are one of the most amazing things on the planet and it is natural, they serve in many ways not only for mental related issues.
Can you help me with a reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. It is very hard to get a reliable source here in New Zealand. Really need!
Yes, Sporeville. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction... Mushrooms definitely made a huge difference to why I'm clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He's 59 & has many mental health issues plus probably CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD knows if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Im like 15 and my friend does weed and offered it to me recently and watching this video really helped me solidify my choice in not trying it because ever since I started watching videos like yours (no offense) I thought doing weed was not that bad and ppl were overexaggerating on it but now seeing this video helped me understand the truth on weed additcion :D also ur animation is like crazy smooth in this video gj and hope ur doing well!
if your ever gonna get into it, make sure you have the mental of only doing it every now and then before you even take that hit, and STICK TO IT, dont ever go out of your way and buy some shit because im tellin you thats where it starts
I don’t think this community really understands how widespread weed addiction is. I smoked everyday from ages 15-17. I recently turned 18 and am now over a month sober. Quitting was pretty hellish at first. I experienced insomnia, anger, fatigue, depression, and a loss of my sense of self. I had to cut off my best friend because she was going in the other direction. I’ve watched it turn people into shells of themselves. The worst part is knowing that I probably screwed my brain for the rest of my life.
You didn’t screw your brain for life. I know exactly what that feeling of loss of self feels like. It slowly fades away in time. Don’t worry about it you’ll be okay.
@@Lilsoupey I think you might just need to practice focusing up for longer periods of time. Do things like hit the gym or get some form of exercise and have a decent sleep schedule. If you haven't done any of that consistently, I bet doing it will.
For me it helps with my anxiety and even without it I’m at the best point of my life. I was antisocial in high school due to my social anxiety and I was friends with a dude who did it every single day. I hit a bowl for the first time with him and when I went to college I really struggled talking to new people so, I got a pen. It helped just being able to talk to them and I started not even needing it to talk to new people which helped out immensely. I now take a week off after every time I do it just because it fucks with my memory. I think making sure you don’t rely on something is the best thing possible because it could ruin your life if it’s not in moderation
In my late teens & 20s my friends and I would do shrooms, Isd, and ecstasy occasionally. Good times! All were positive, fun, spiritual experiences. But, it's been decades. I don't know anyone who knows anyone who can get psychedelics from. I live in LA & there's a Kush store three blocks from my house, but I can't function alone on weed. I wish they sold psilocybin gummies. I'm a little depressed & a little anxious on a regular basis. I'm not a big drinker and I hate taking pills. A bite or two of a chocolate bar, or a cup of mushroom tea everyday would be a godsent for me.
I’ve been researching on psychedelics and it’s benefits to individuals dealing with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD and from my findings, they really work and I’ve been eager to get some for a while but its been difficult to get my hands on them.
The Trips I've been having really helped me a lot. I’m now able to meditate and I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well
@ohmakure4716 I feel the same way too. I put too much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels. I am also glad to be a part of this community.
I'm 30 years old, smoked on and off since my 20s. Nowadays I smoke 2 or 3 joints a day mainly in the afternoon and I approve this message. Everything in excess is bad
I have severe ADHD and the doctor gave me 30 mg of adderall a day. I quit that and started smoking and I can actually sit still. It helps me focus at work too
I have adhd too, adderall did help me be more focused but when i smoke i can actually enjoy the things i want to do and i get back into my special interests that i’ve lost
Man, I hit level 6 pretty hard over the summer but quit for final year of uni. But I felt that level 6 on a personal level 😂 Great vid! Editing was amazing too. Hit every stage perfectly on the dot
The most impactful part of this video has been everyone sharing their experiences in the comments
Genuinely, this has to be the most vulnerable & authentic comment section i've ever read through
I was scared to post this honestly, but im very glad how it turned out & that it could be the host to such a meaningful conversation
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u have a good point at least the level 7 begins lol
but smoke just by urself allday consummes yr mind
Smokin suckz
Bro I know it’s off topic but I got a horror/comedy short on THC you’ll love it bro watch the first episode 😂😂
Respect for doing this video man 💯❤️
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nah bro was speaking facts though, shit do be hard being sober
@@rise_once_more640been sober for like a month :(
Bro chains I love you
I've been smokin for 10 yrs now, and one of the things I learnt from using ANY substance like weed, is that if you use it the point of not being able to think straight, you've taken too much. Weed is supposed to spice your life, not to be your life itself.
It's wonderful to see you're talking about this topic, that you worry about people. I appreciate your work dude. cheers
@nothanks9503neither one is good. Weed makes you complacent. If it’s all you do all day 3 years will pass and you’ll see you’re in the same spot. There’s a balance to it
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@nothanks9503 Honestly that does work. When I'm blitzed out of my mind the urge to drink goes out the window, instead I'm craving a milkshake or something lol
Dude, you deserve some respect for being real. Addiction is no joke and hearing kids want to start so young makes me so sad.
I avoided ever trying weed until after I had graduated college and had my first real relationship and my second really steady job. That was the point where I felt that I could handle life well enough to finally do some experimenting. I was literally turning 30 when I started.
Of course my initial reaction after smoking weed the first time was like "Holy shit! Where has _this_ been my whole life???" but looking back on it, I am definitely glad I waited. Having some real life experiences behind me really helped to keep me grounded and not constantly falling into the trap of 'gotta get high' everyday.
Stay safe out there friends!
I started smoking at 8 cuz of my dumb cousins they were getting me and my younger cousin high and now we’re addicted im high rn but I kinda hate how I’m so addicted
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It's ok man. Just take it a step at a time, take days off where you don't have any and find joy in the times when you aren't on the stuff. I have loads of hobbies and things that I'm genuinely interested in either high or sober. Find joy in life bro.
@@themisfitowl2595 ok thanks I’ll try to quit
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You don't have to quit, dude. Thinking of it in that absolute term is just a recipe for failure and quitting entirely is super hard even for stuff as simple as weed.
I still smoke weed my guy, had some tonight actually, so I've got no business telling anyone to quit. But you can cut back on what you do consume so that it doesn't interfere with your life. Moderation. And that makes the times you do get high more special and more enjoyable because it's a reward.
I can tell you felt akward making this video, but being someone who is very prone to addiction and also watches alot of these "weed stickmen" youtubers, i knew all the negative effects of weed way before i even started smoking and because of that i keep a keen eye on how much i smoke and what settings i smoke in.
I refuse to smoke alone, and when i do its only in a party setting or with friends. And i thought everyone had the same idea about weed that i do, but this video made me realize that alot of younger people actually dont know how dangerous weed can be for your mental and physical health, and would first be exposed to weed by watching these kinds of videos and just think its fun and games.
Thats why i want to applaud you for making this video, even if it goes directly against your brand of content. It is so important to teach your younger fans that weed can be a very serious drug, and that is important to keep in mind if you ever start smoking.
Thank you for making this :)
I am a first hand victim of exactly what you stated here i quick smoking at the beginning of September but the whole summer I couldn’t go a day without it and it sucked
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Glazing is crazy bro Youre not different than anyone else
it really depends on the person and their experiences i think, i only smoke alone
Honestly good for you bro do your own shit
I love that someone who already had a platform around the Za will speak up about the real things that come with it. I’ve watched my friends go from casual to everyday real fast and it’s a little scary. I try not to make everyday but it definitely helps with my mental health issues which is why most people get addicted, it’s a way to self medicate that won’t kill you cause you had too much. It’s honestly the safest option but that doesn’t mean it makes it any less real or an issue.
Real shit right there it’s hard to slow down once you’re there too
@@danieljones4407 oh for sure, found myself slipping into a routine where I smoked early as 12pm and went through carts in a week. It took me getting down to my last 50 dollars for me to wise up and take a break. It hasn’t been good for my sleep schedule but it’s better then becoming a drone.
I think that is one reason its so hard to quit, because its really not that bad. It does make most people super lazy and very dull tbh. I can handle it thankfully but I would still be more productive and probably more sharp if i didn't smoke. I need to stop because I would have a lot more money then I already have and I could use that money to invest in other hobbies I want to get into again or for the first time.
The problem of using weed to deal with anxiety and depression is that it only addresses the symptoms, not the underlying causes. Zaza certainly helped me get through some tough times, but I justified my use because of that until I got to the point of smoking every day, several times a day. As I smoked more and more often tho, I kept needing bigger doses, the effect kept being shorter and shorter, and my highs kept becoming less and less strong. Smoking paliated my mental health issues, but I didn't realise I was actually getting worse by the day because of it. Smoking allowed me to distract from my problems; I lit up and watched some series, played a game, went out with my friends. Sadly, all this leisure and drug intake took me to a point in which I threw up several times a week out of anxiety and did not go out at all, not to classes and not to see my friends or party. The reality is that I could not (and did not) get better until I started changing my habits. It wasn't until I started going to therapy, I changed my major, started generating my own money, and started to put myself out there and taking risks to hookup with girls that I finally began to see life from a less negative outlook. I never stopped smoking through my process, which highlights the fact that weed doesn't have a negative effect on metal health either. Nevertheless, my pot addiction definitely made it harder for me to get out of the hole that my life put me in, and that I helped dig deeper.
dont mess medicine with funny drugs there is no relation, alcohol helps with many kind of diseases too but it is not prescribed, once you understand that you already have everything that you need to solve your mental health, there is where you start realizing that you dont need nothing more to solve those issues
If you are a young smoker, you might get more perspective by reading this. TLDR at the end.
I like that he made this video to show that its not only like those best moments that get made into videos, but instead, weed is highly variable depending on pretty much every condition while smoking.
Many stoners might feel like him and I've been there too. At some point you just smoke because you dont know what else to do but when you're high you always find somethimg to put your attention on.
Now obviously it wont always be the same. When you go into it excited and everybodys enjoying the upcoming shared experience, hyped to laugh and talk about the wildest stuff, you have a good chance of loving the experience.
If you smoked monday through thursday and you are alone on friday you will wanna smoke because you have a blast most of the time and why not. It was fun the days prior but now you are kinda tired. You dont wanna sleep cause you just got high so you find something to do.
This cycle is where it can get depressing because you dont just wanna smoke all the time, not smoking feels like you are constantly choosing to stay sober and i didnt really have a reason to.
This is not because there is nothing more enjoyable to do or beacause you're physically addicted.
There are lots of different cannabinoids like THC and CBD. They also exist in the brain where they affect memory and learning, but im not warning you that it can hinder development in young minds, im telling you that cannabinoids play a part in habit building. There is a great video by Healthy Gamer "The problem with weed"
So the stuff you smoke is part of the brains habit function. This explains to me why smoking becomes a daily habit and is so addicing in a nice environment.
Now, weed is not evil nor good, that is something we humans attribute it to be. That beeing said, the same is true for heroin and everything i consider to be bad. If you smoke weed and feel bad for it or if you suffer from restlessness when not smoking, that bad feeling makes it bad.
Of course, thats oversimplified but if you are okay with the way you are when you smoke and you wanna smoke, but you dont wanna keep smoking the way you are now, then that is something you are always in control of to decide.
The video is a bit pessimistic because thats how he feels, like many others. There is not a point where you become a weed addict, or a stoner, or clean, its something you do, every day, every moment, always.
It can be hard gaining control, but it is so simple. You dont wanna smoke today, okay don't. Oh you did anyways? Okay. Just like any other day. Nothing bad happend, you just did something you didnt wanna do before. Maybe you think that that means you are not in control or that it will be a certain way in the future and youre scared. Control is hard, why shouldnt you do whatever you wanna do right now if you think its gonna benice and not that bad? To fulfill your wish from earlier? To show yourself? To ease the fear of not beeing in control? Yes, that was all true for me. If you wanna smoke right now and you think its okay, do it, or dont. It might feel like you change all the time between the motivated, future oriented you, and the you that doesnt care enough, you just wanna smoke. Both is you.
Theres a rational logical side wich sees how selfish and reactive emotions are, and there is an emotional side wich doesnt care what you think to be right, this feeling is here now. They dont just randomly exist, they balance eachother. What you feel is the cryptic, compact version of what you want right now, wich can be hard to understand and what you want to do rationally is what guides you over the years. You still understand the importance of the vision you had and felt earlier when thinking about it, but you dont feel the same now.
When youre dissatisfied its because you want to be something else or do something different, but this moment is already so different to the time when you first wanted to change. Change starts in the brain, with the way you think of stuff and what you want, your goals and motivation. Patience and trust in yourself are one of the most op things to aquire in life. Its unlikely that others will validate you the way you feel appropriate because they dont see you as what you are. Just like with weed, they have their own perception of you where you might be good, bad, lazy, lying, making excuses. You deeply know yourself and often what other people say is a fragmanted truth, filtered through their lense and sometimes that filter leaves little to none of what actually has something to do with you. People might sometimes see stuff in you wich you were never aware of but you are still the onlyone who has been with you all this time and always will be. Getting yourself on your side, guiding you and rewarding yourself for every little thing noone but you can see is true satisfaction to me. You set your direction and you will do the rest. Its not a straight path and it wont go as planned because the plan is a made up way to a real goal that approaches but never really fully mimics the true circumstances of your life, but the way strives for the goal so you will find your true path. Patience during a 'down phase' and trust in the process of failing, learning and improving.
Living by your own goals is like creative mode, you dont have to be or do anything. You might still be bad at the game in some aspects but you are playing creative, there is no goal other than what you determine it to be. Beeing successful in others eyes is so important to us because we learn how to live from others. When you're born you dont know what kills or hurts you, but because our ancestors carry the knowledge of that pain, we dont have to go by trial and error.
Sometimes we take away the wrong lesson, we see the outcome and some part of the circumstances that led to the trauma and we piece the cause together as best as we can. Truth is, we dont know a lot of stuff and so, sometimes we learn something we thought to understand, no matter if what we connected in our mind is the true cause tonthe trauma or not.
Everyone just tells you what they learned and we often take it as is, especially when were young. When we grow up, we live by the rules we learned from your parents or whoever there was to show us how to satisfy our own needs. Its hard to differentiate between something we need for life and stuff that human brains thought up because of the limited understanding of the pain we endured and our desire to explain and learn from it. We might learn from trauma not to trust, or not to express yourself or that weed is gonna make you lazy and sad and we pass that knowledge on to each other so they dont have to suffer the same.
We experience a lot in our time here and we learn what helps us be comfortable and secure. Nasty humans may make us think that people cannot be trusted, when in reality its much more complex, people are so different from one another, i dont even have a word for it.
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Its like eating a cake and it looked delicious but it had gravel and hotsauce in it. You might have learned not to do that again but in the twisted way like 'cake cannot be trusted'
Every cake is different and to find out if some might really be worth your trust you just have to cautiously and patiently try more of cake in a way that you feel safe with everything youve learned so far.
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You learn more everyday and even tho some is counterproductive to your fulfillment, that wich you experienced will stay the way it was back then, even tho your perception of it might change.
Long ramble short: Weed changes the way your brain functions but it wont certainly make you feel a certain way you might like or dislike. Beeing conscious and clear in thought and feeling, right as you are about to and while getting high might not change what youre doing, but it damn well changes how you do it. As with everything, from working out to learning something new, the way you do it determines how you feel about it and what you gain from it. My biggest worry with weed was that i wanted to no want it. Today i still want i but the way i decide what to do with that desire satisfies me. I know it wont stay this way forever and it will be good when it changes because i will do it consciously and it will be just what i wanted, but today i choose to smoke because i like it.
bro you deserve more likes this shi is an essay 😭
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been smoking for 6 years now and i appreciated this video a lot honestly, it highlights how ive become living everyday just to get high to deal with humanity, not feeling like myself if im sober
thats it lol
get high to deal with the insufferable people but don't realize its you being overly sympathetic to everything and becoming more antisocial as a result 😂
New level of respect for you zero, level 6 was deep bro but it definitely needed to be talked about!! Keep up the videos man ‼️
This video really hit close to home to me man. I have so many people in my life struglling with za addiction, my brothers, my cousins, my friends, even my parents and seeing them have to do it everyday just to function and spending mass amounts of their money for it is so....deppresing. I still spark up with my friends every month or so just because its a good time but i can never smoke alone because all i can think about it is my family and friends who need this shit to survive and if i might end up that way if i get used to this feeling too much. Thanks for being one of the first of these "high influencers" to address this topic because ive been seeing my brothers do this shit since i was a kid
cannabis addiction is purely mental and placebo, I never had any withdrawl symptoms or dependancy on the za and never will.
Honestly
Ong as someone who’s high asf rn and who’s addicted, my main thing was doing it when I was sad. You should only smoke when you’re happy cause once I started doing it when I was sad and it cheered me up it made me do it every time I was sad. Best advice is to only smoke when you’re happy
@@KaraKubedYup. It’s very easy to get addicted imo. Esp for someone w a weak mind. I literally ran up cc debt for weed, debt I’m still paying off a year later 🤦♂️
so true
In all my middle school days, i was anti drugs anti alcohol anti everything bro. Then in my freshman year, i started dating this one girl that got me into weed, specifically carts that were pesty asf that were also likely laced with other things. I got addicted without even realizing it. I started buying carts every 3-4 weeks. I then started smoking to drown out my thoughts and the things i would tell myself that would degrade my self respect. I mainly stopped after sophmore year and now im happy asf bro. I can finally be sober and not being all sad and shit dude. I also started following Jesus and he fr helps me out like crazy. If ur planning on smoking, never forget that ur supposed to use the drug, the drug isnt supposed to use you.
My guy be grateful you got out early
smoking for 3 years now and that last bit is so insanely accurate. The amount I hear people being all can't go 2 mins without ripping a cart or smth and they still don't get high. They have tolerance built up and then complain about how they aren't getting high or anything now when they quit it's just miserable. They are just being feinds
I’m 24. I’ve been smoking since 14 and smoking daily since 19, and I can tell you from my experience that you don’t see the addiction coming when you begin smoking daily and it’s not even a thought when you’re not a daily smoker. For me I think that made it worse because I always told myself that I couldn’t become addicted because it’s just weed right? But after having the za become a necessity rather than a reward or social thing I can say I fully regret ever becoming a stoner. I can’t keep track of conversations and it’s ruining my social life and personal relationships and feeling sober feels like a new kind of high but not in a good way. If I had advice for anyone that hasn’t got to that point yet it would be to think about how clear your thoughts and feelings are right now, and then think about how angering it would be to not be sure of any of that anymore. It’s never too late but there’s a point where you will feel lost and confused in the most simple situations so even if you don’t smoke daily or a large amount regularly I’d say to monitor your smoking and give yourself a break whenever you can because the fun dies really quick when you rely on it. Great video!
same bro, nobody tells you how it fucks up your social life
I would go check out Cewpins he has a ton of great content on helping your tolerance and working on moderation and coming back down in usage level
Yeah man, I’ve been smoking daily for the last 3 years and while I’ve chilled on it a little recently since I started going to college lemme tell you dude it can fuck with your motivation and social skills so hard when you over use it. (Like I have been) wish y’all the best of luck with managing the addiction tho
I agree with this. Never thought it would be in this path. But for now, I’m just gonna continue to lower my intake slowly until I can regain myself as well as just use it to have a good time. Because nausea is my number 1 symptom of this withdrawal. Best of luck to any of you on this path looking to quit or just reduce your dose. 🙌 Much love ❤
Not bein funny or anything. But try taking a meyers briggs personality quiz. Tellin u when i learned my personality type, it really helped me separate allot of those thoughts. I learned that im naturally introverted, for a long time I was thinking shit was wrong wit me cause i was comparing myself to other people, so I went to weed to kinda help me be social. All that to say learn about yourself first before you just throw your hands up. Sounds weird but I think it works IMO
It's about damn time a weedtuber tackled this subject in a video. For all the kids and curious tweens and teens, don't, and I mean DO NOT get started on this shit until you're at least 20. I started at 16 and smoked daily, on and off at few month intervals, until about 3 months after my 18th birthday. I cannot, and likely will not ever be able to remember huge gaps of time between those dates, and looking back those whole two years feel as short as two months now. I sacrificed a good chunk of my time, energy, relationships, and health all for the za. I'm not going to sit here and say that you should be a good kid and do everything your adults tell you because let's face it, your teenage years should be about beginning to make your own decisions, but I beg you for the sake of not wasting two or more years of your time, avoid this shit until you're older. Do like 20 sports or band, or spray paint on the nearby Walgreens or something, rebel in a way that doesn't steal your high school years from behind your back, regardless of how shitty they are. Also your brain still be developing, you don't want to be smoking this shit at 12 and then in a blink of an eye be 24 and have no hope of quitting. I base this off of people in my life, there is legit a guy I know who's been doing this DAILY for over 12 years now, don't become like him please. Stay safe kids, some weed is starting to get laced with fent now so if you are doing this MAKE SURE you know what you're getting and that it's from a trusted source.
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seriously? have there been cases with fentanyl laced weed?
@@saiko4477 yeah actually, a girl in my class had a mild OD on the shit.
@@saiko4477 imagine living in a shithole with laced weed
i started at 15 currently 16 about to turn 17 and smoke everyday it lowk has affected time
I'll throw my experience in there.
I'm 25 now but I started smoking at 14.
I went through the phases similar to this video, I started smoking alone a lot more or just with random people around 15-16, and kept escalating. I really enjoyed it at first because I was enjoying the popularity that came from partying and smoking with the 'cool kids' and all the fun I was having.
It didn't take long for that to go away, by sophomore year (15/16), I wasn't popular like that anymore but I kept smoking but now with just stoners instead of party people. I got deeper and besides maintaining good grades at school my whole life centered around getting high.
This went into 17, but after a lot of bad events - I decided to try to quit. It was really hard. I was smoking a few grams a day at my peak and I couldn't even get myself to wait from Sunday to Friday to smoke again etc. I remember getting sweats, nightmares and/or dreams of 'getting high' that made the cravings hard, and just constantly craving to do it. I remember being even less motivated to do stuff everything had to be forced, luckily was still young and had that energy to fight this at 17, because at 25 my energy is pretty bleh IDK if I could do it now. Plus getting off addictions is way easier when ur just in hs without major responsibilities vs when ur older and have a job and things that have to be maintained.
I kept going though, I had to completely give up like 95% of my friends because they all just smoked all day. I chose to be alone and finish high school trying to get sober, and I did. By the time I was 18 I was 6 months sober and haven't looked back since. I'm now 7.5 years sober as of today off weed, and even to this day I still have to fight some small cravings to not go back into smoking weed.
I don't regret it, but I wish I was older now that I've read up on it. I would wait til ur in college at the very least, but if u can wait til 25 that'd be even better americanaddictioncenters.org/marijuana-rehab/effects-of-marijuana-on-teenage-brain
i’m 16 hitting that part, grades are fucked, worried about my graduation but man, really wish i never started doing it. Is it a life changer if you do quit?
@swazy7686 I hope you managed to quit man, I'm trying to quit now tbh
@@swazy7686quit man. Even if you gotta throw out any form of weed that you have. It’s gonna be hard but nothing worth having is easy.
I'm 20 and have smoked daily since I was 18, and I picked up the habit of smoking all day too halfway through 19. don't let it get out of control guys because once you accept that you're a stoner and you're not mentally ready to live the life you wanted sober, you're just going to be so complacent and accepting. If you want to get started with weed, I recommend waiting until you're clear on your future and you have developed responsibility skills and healthy habits because if you haven't, weed will take you down a very dark path. I've lived that life and it's been incredibly hard to get back on track, and that's the other thing, most of the time you don't even see the damage you have done to yourself because you're so in love with the feeling until you're too deep in. Took me just three days of sobriety to open my eyes and see the mess my mental health and overall life were becoming, and how many good relationships I lost because of my lack of care. Much love guys and please please please know that although it feels as if it's only you and your thoughts, there are regular everyday people willing and ready to listen.
I have done the same exact thing. No fucks given and I blew people off because I always felt great. I am not to far gone but i have messed up big time in some critical stages of my life. The complacency is real.
Bro is too real for posting this. The complacency you get from weed addiction is crippling.
Amen homie
A plus bro well said. Just by being aware of your situation you've already taken big steps.
It tough when you've been reliant on it but something as small as setting little goals for yourself will help you immensely. For example; clean your room, clean, cook, anything productive before you tackle the zaza, treat it as a 'reward' . In time you'll find yourself smoking less and less
I’m high asf so I read this whole comment 😭 making me rethink smoking so often
As someone who is almost 2 month sober from zaza im very happy u made a video like this it so normalized now and days and much people dont realize that it can be addictive so thank u
Congrats!!! Keep going I'm proud of you!!
This video is so real man, it was important to make it, thank you for speaking about this side of it.
Also I'm glad you mentioned chronic pain as a reason people smoke. Weed is expensive but the prescription painkillers are a lot more expensive and fuck up my kidneys.
As someone who started smoking at probably 14 and quite literally went through all those levels u named (except the heroin one lmao), I can say you honestly explained it perfectly. The addiction can take you from one side of the scale to the other so quickly without you even realizing. I hope people don't have to see all this levels of the addiction for themselves. Word of advice to anyone wanting to or just starting smoking zaza, give yourself some limits/ground-rules and try not to change those because it can be easy to lose control the more lenient u are with zaza. Much love
Thanks for sharing man. It’s nothing wrong with smoking weed but don’t get to a point where it’s controlling you. I tore my ACL my senior year and smoking weed helped me heal super quickly. When I turned 21, I was smoking an ounce a week. I lost my woman, lost members, and a lot of money because on the dependency of weed. I’m 23 now, and I officially stopped this going on a month ago and the withdrawals is the hardest part but I’m staying strong. Thanks for everyone in the comments that were vulnerable just like me. ✊🏾 it might be a time where I do smoke again but not everyday!
How you doing mate, I'm 22 and pretty much in the same situation you described
@@Sebaa1337 I have a career, I graduated college, and got back into basketball a few times out the week. I also pray
Almost everyday. I smoke only for accomplishments. But it’s hard fought accomplishments. But now I’m trying to get my woman back!
I've had an untreated chronic illness for the last two years, so I've gotten in the habit of smoking every day multiple times a day. Recently decided I needed to quit and jfc the withdrawals are brutal. Anxiety so bad I was worrying I'd have a heart attack type shit. Honestly inspiring that you've made it a month
keep it up bro
Where you at now?
this gives me hope for the next generation. we as a community have to stop acting like smoking all day is healthy. as someone who experienced the transition from casually smoking with friends to the inability to eat sleep or talk to people without being high, this video is real. for anyone wondering you CAN work yourself back down the levels with hard work. peace and love to all who read this.
This video was so needed, thank you so much. It got to the point for me where i couldn't remember who i was anymore. There were 3 songs that helped me remember who i was, and i listen to them over and over again just to cling onto the last part of my identity. After that my brain jumped to two solutions, get sober- or end my life. The only reason i didnt do the latter, is cus i wanted to discover who i was again.
Withdrawal was hell, anxiety through the roof, not able to eat without feeling like i was about to throw up, i wouldnt sleep till 4 in the morning. And when ur already anxious, starving and now sleep deprived? Its recipe for spiraling. But i got through it, felt depressed for like 3 weeks and then felt the best i had ever felt. The natural high of being sober again was like no other, and omg- knowing that i NEVER have to have that stress of running out of weed was such a relief.
Its not been easy tho, i ended up having to go through weed withdrawal another 4 times after, and it did also lead me to doing a shit ton of ket which then led onto me getting drug-induced psychosis. Any substance is a slippery slope, and i know its so hard to not crave that escape from reality. But you guys deserve the gift of sobriety, as soon as u see sobriety as a good thing- quitting weed seems less scary.
Worth the wait
Yooooo wassup burdie how ya doin'?
Brookwood so true
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Yeah, all jokes aside, I’m on level 6 and probably on the fast track to lvl 7 but I really don’t see myself stopping anytime soon. You really nailed everything in this video man. Yall gotta stay strong and live smart
I appreciate you making this. I used to smoke a lot, and one thing that everyone downplays or acts like can't happen is crippling panic attacks and anxiety every time you smoke. But you know, I would always keep doing it due to social/peer pressure. It hit a point where I had to just stop because it was literally 50/50 whether I subjected myself to the worst panic attack Imaginable whiile trying to act normal in a social situation.
Those same friends that I used to hang with now all spend $500 or so a month on it and cant function sober. Its honestly really sad, because I can''t even be around them anymore due to their habit being so intense.
omg yea it’s not just me i literally feel terrible anytime i smoke and get rly bad anxiety as well so i feel you i stopped but i do it only sometimes im sorry you feel that way too
I know a few people who started getting bad anxiety from weed, they used to be huge stoners but stopped smoking because of it. I never try to goad those folks into smoking, I can’t imagine how much it would suck!
bro i know what you mean i hate the way i talk and act while im high, but i still keep doing it.
I too had a lot of panic attacks while high. I feel like when Im going through some stuff, I always need to process it twice. One time sober, which works fine, and one time high which just fucks me up at times
@@Hendurthats it lol
you are stop thinking about ot or stop thinking about anything else than it and get stuck on the worst possible mindset ever 😂
I started smoking at around 16 years old and im now 23, once i got to 19, i was smoking every day of my life, when i’m alone, when i’m with friends, before eating, before seeing my girlfriend, before sleeping, while i was at college between 2 classes, every opportunities i had, i went to smoke. This shit is insidious, it starts real slow and at one point, you’re so addicted that you stop having values and you forget who you were before smoking weed, it can turn you into a whole different person when you’re past a certain point.
I’ve now been sober for 3months and a half from weed, and i’m actually doing way better that i intended, don’t get me wrong, life feels kinda dull without weed, but you need to choose if you’re willing to let the za control your life or have control over yourself.
Once you get the call, hang up.
Incredible video bruv, one love 🤘🏼
respect
how long have you been actively smoking and when did you realize you needed to stop? and how hard was stopping?
LOVE YOU ZERO! drop that merch fr.
YO WTF I DISNT EVEN KNOW YOU COULD DO THIS THANKS GANGY MUXH LOVE😤🖤
This could actually be shown in health classes if it weren't for that part about Kim Kardashian 💀
You spoke about something so real in way that was fair to all sides and entertaining to watch. Thank you for starting the conversation for the kids 🤝♥️
cursing + adult jokes all over
Thank you so much for uploading this video, gives me flashbacks fr
Respect for you has gone through the roof. I feel like you could show this in a health class and it would actually get some of the kids smoking to think about what they're doing and potentially stop doing it at least during school.
nah
Before I started smoking I had terrible anxiety to the point where I lost a ton of self-confidence. Now I can actually sit still, get stuff done, be confident in my thoughts and take more opportunities that come my way. There are areas where I've had to cut back a bit as well, but in the end, it all depends on the person using it. Knowing your limits and listening to your body is crucial in smoking the Zaza.
Being confidente about the goods of zaza was my downfall. You think you good until you need it so many times your plug or your wallet cant keep up
I can be here the rest of my day discribing how zaza improves my music, food is tastier (actually it isnt tasty anymore without smoking), i even feels like im high when im sober. I just love smoking, but if you have people that smoke more than me (and im a lvl 6) saying its true you should trust them
All that shit can be done sober. you shouldn’t have to rely on a drug to do normal things my boy.
@@whitechedda2231like bro said it always always depends on the person, shi that’s easy for me and you is damn near impossible for some people
@@whitechedda2231 I get what you're saying but for comparison: Walking can be done without a wheelchair, you shouldn't have to rely on it. While that is true for most people, we all know there are some that simply can't due to health problems. The problem is that we are moslty talking about mental health when talking about the Za and thus it's harder to assess, but it really depends from person to person.
That being said, the majority of people that struggle with self-confidence really should find a different way to fix that instead of using drugs.
za has helped with my adhd. I take 1-2 bong rips at night and the next day I can actually focus on work and school.
I live with chronic pain and I often find myself smoking every day to help then a month in I realize I’m in more pain than I started. Za can be helpful for a lot of reasons but listening to your body is the most important! Thank you for making this important video especially for your young audience! I’ve found the best way to break the cycle of dependency is to throw out the vape! It’s too easy. Make smoking harder for yourself!
this is honestly such a great video, especially for your younger audience. im someone who started smoking at 14, im 19 now. my entire life has kind of been a shitshow and i started smoking in an extremely traumatic time period. as a result, it immediately became and crutch and here i am at 19, ive smoked practically every day for the past 5 years. the only times ive gone without weed was because i just didnt have access, or my unsuccessful attempts to take a T break or quit.
when im sober for too long i start feeling extremely anxious, i get fidgety, my mind feels like its racing forever. granted, its not like weed is a giant, addictive demon either like other substances. but with the amount of usage for someone like me, it does become an issue. like mentioned in the video, my tolerance is insane and things only hit me for a couple minutes, if even. i can go through bowls and bowls off bongs, pipes, i can smoke joint after joint, or dabs after dabs or even just cart rips and feel nothing. i fr have the biggest tolerance out of anybody ive ever met and its.. not good. weed can be seriously helpful for a lot of people, for me it *does* help a lot with my mental shit but only in moderation, because past that i become a vegetable when high or a paranoid shit when sober.
remember kids, moderation and safety :,)
turned 21 this year, and started smoking because some friends offered me in a few parties, im not gonna tell you that i had awesome experiences because i didnt, my first joint made me green out hard, shit had me puking on the bathroom then passing out. it was because i was influeced by many youtube videos and other friends to smoke again that i picked up the habit of smoking in my free time, enjoying most of the highs alone in my bedroom and i can tell you that those 4 months were absolute hell. i could not wake up early beacuse for some reason i felt hungover over the ozs i was smoking weekly. didnt attend college. became even more antisocial than i was before, it was because my mother found me hitting the pipe that i realized how far have i gone. from smoking every now and then when i went to the skatepark to geeking hard like a crack addict. im currently 4 days into detox and plan to go further. i dont wanna quit this hobby, because i truly feel it actually helps with my creativity and productivity when used correctly. but smoking on a daily basis rotted my brain for what it seemed like a lifetime. stay safe when doing these kind of activities, do whatever you want to do but if it involves these kind of substances go slow or you'd end up an addict and probably homeless. no one wants to be friends with a drug addict.
U sure they gave u weed my Boi?
yea weed can be intense but losing your identity entirely is crazy, idk if that was just weed 😂
just found this vid and your channel through the algorithm, really impressed by the animation quality and mature take on the possible consequences of frequent smoking. good shit man
I’m so glad you made a video addressing this topic, 8 months ago I started smoking and started smoking carts and still do. They are so simple and easy to use and it’s so convinient to just use and throw away, 7 months ago I bought my first cart cause I wanted to see what weed was like I just told my brother to cop a battery and cart and I got so baked my first time off like2 hits and I will never forget that day like it was yesterday.. I was watching a xozero video just like this (pre sure the 7 levels of high) and I thought damn I’m just on level 1 right now bro and it’s gotten to the point where I smoke 3 carts a week and all I feel is a little tired and get the munchies. Don’t start smoking it’s tough to quit and as a hobby he’s right it’s very fun but please don’t go out of your way to buy your own shit, if a friend whips it out sure smoke up, but please don’t buy your own shit that’s what really fs u up, thanks.
Naahhh lmaoo ur cappin there’s no way u smoke 3 carts a week fuck outta here
The Legend has returned to us! I do use the zaza daily. But mine is medical MJ. Many use it for pain treatment and to help with mental health.
YESSSIRRR! MY TWIN FR.
respectfully! if its improving ya life its a W!
HUGE respect for you knowing your responsibility as a "weed channel" and warning people like me who are still pretty new to it all about the dangers if you're in too deep. Also your video quality is amazing and you just seem so real as a person. Massive respect for you, you got another sub!
Honestly this was an awesome watch, you really got into the realities- both negative and positive about smoking. I thought this was just another channel where getting high would be hella glorified but instead I actually found one I can relate more to w my experiences. Kudos to u not just for being honest but also clearly putting effort into editing and producing these vids. Thank you 🙏
thank you for this. because emotionally,i do depend on weed and people think i am being overdramatic. but after constantly smoking for 4+ years, it’s so incredibly hard to go a morning without a bowl.
I Hope it gets easier for you 💗
Bro you could not have described it better. As a weed smoker you described the dependency very well, that you can’t really live without it, but you know it’s really taken over your life. I feel that.
Jesus, had no idea how close me and my BF were to weed addiction this past summer. We were at I'd say level 5.5. Not fully 6 but definitely sobriety was starting to feel stupid/overrated and we'd feel kinda down if we weren't high (no pun intended).
I be smoking that fuckin cali pack everyday. But i feel you. Ive been smoking since i was 14 but once i hit 15 i was chasing a crazy ass high and id get fuckin sick from how much id smoke. I would live to smoke. Im about to be 20 now and yes, i smoke everyday, but like Zero said. Sometimes it just helps mfs. I deal w alot of mental health stuff so being able to smoke and feel that relief of,”alright i can chill and get wtf i need to get done” is rewarding. Just be careful, everyones bodys different but im glad you and your boyfriend dialed it down a bit.🫡🫡
youre literally talking about me and my gf, but were trying to stop now too, cause we start college in a few days
@@piotrulencja FOCUS ON COLLEGE MAN! As a college student myself, 2nd year in this hoe, i can assure you that the work load will be insane! Focus on school. Za always can come back later. Get those degrees!
THATS THE PLAN BRO. THEY AINT BELIEVE IN US. GOD DID
@@S1eepy.kidz_ nah this gotta be bait
I think it’s sorta like fast food. In moderation it’s okay! But all day everyday is where it can potentially become a problem. Thank you for talking about this 🗣️‼️
TALK YO SHIT TROY🗣️🗣️💯
well said well said
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im glad u did a vid like this bro so kids can know it but ur animation are so cool that young ppl would get into(the message,not the zaza) i hope better. good job!
THANK YOU for this video! I relate a little too hard... especially the "Worst Case Scenario". I'm at level 6 sadly!!! Luckily I can go my whole work shift without smoking but right after, i'm getting my zaza. The days seem to blend together and memories are fuzzy. Last time I took a tolerance break, it was hell. No one talks about the "withdrawals" of zaza but it's REAL. These kiddos need to stay away from it until they're at least 18. I'm 23 now and started at 18. If I smoked during high school, I prob wouldn't have done too well honestly. Stay in school and stay away from za (for now)
Idk what to say but just keep your wallet in mind, idk if you're slowing down but just keeping the substance away from you/having none in your living space will do wonders
What are the withdrawals like for you? Honestly curious
@@Fallen4theFallen2 ik this was meant for OPs comment but your stomach gets way too upset no signs of your appetite whatsoever and ingesting anything is literally torturing. your mental state is all fuzzy and fucked up
oh and i almost forgot the insane insomnia with the chills and cold sweats.
currently going through the exact same symptoms so i thought id share lol
Withdrawal for me is literally just siding on the edge of my bed for hours because I didn't feel motivated to do anything, I could only think about smoking just a little so I could get on with my day.
Return of the king!
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Love your videos , me beeing me high hitting the penjamin watching random af videos alone in my room at might night
LFG another banger
This is very well said, more videos like this need to exist. Needs to be part of the talk too, stay healthy out there everyone, be safe on your journey!
yeah man. the negatives of smoking arent covered enough, and i respect tf out of you for addressing this.
zero the GOAT doing god's work telling people the reality of addiction ! big props to you man, that's why you're my fav youtuber
finally a video covering the negatives as well. i feel like all the za youtubers just idealize this plant, and it really loses its fun once you get addicted...
being too deep when you got the pen is too true man. it’s a slippery slope. too easily accessible and once you lose your self control, it’s impossible to set boundaries when it’s in your possession. i would wake up in the morning feeling like shit, being mad at myself for ripping it the night prior. then throughout the day i would gradually cave and bullshittingly justify “treating myself” at the end of the night when really all i was doing was delaying a confrontation with a real problem i had developed. it’s a nasty cycle. i appreciate you talking about this because it can lead to bad habits for a lot of us. glad you’re looking out for the younger fellas
I love the accuracy on this, I feel like too many young kids are getting into it because of the glorification. I was one of them and although my life hasn’t been per say ruined by it, it’s been largely affected. Personally i think the two most important aspects to the dependency and why it should definitely be avoided is one those regular things that you did sober, that were way more fun because of the pot; eventually become less then fun based on the dopamine output. I understand he probably wasn’t going to go into all of that based on the concept of this and his other videos but it does really take joy out of things, it’s also extremely expensive these days and I’ve heard certain shits being laced with fentanyl, granted idk the truth or accuracy on that but it’s definitely not worth starting it early. Learn coping mechanisms and play sports or invest time to study something.
I’m so happy to watch this video. This stuff is important to address, especially for the viewers who only see the positives of Zaza. Don’t get me wrong, smoking can be fun, but it can also get to the point where you’re nothing but a husk of the person you once were. Also another important note: The Withdraws. You may think that you can stop at any time and that you’re not addicted (you probably are), but when you stop after a long time… bro, worst experience ever. Please just be responsible with the za consumption. Keep some of your brain cells, please! Anyhow, this video was beautiful thank you!💕💕
Massive respect for this video I was level 4 for a while and about to get to level 5 when I decided to kick it back down because I didn’t want to become dependent on the za. I related with every level because I know people that are at level 6 and it’s just not somewhere you wanna be. Now I’m at a comfortable level 3 just vibin while occasionally crossing into level 4.
this is such an important video. It shows the responsibility, maturity, and genuine concern for others that you hold. You're a real one for uploading this. We should always our own worst critics - and it is always okay to admit that your content could potentially contribute to or influence others to make decisions that aren't the most informed, and which aren't the best for them. Making this video and leaving it here as an adequately informed and critical yet neutral disclaimer wasn't the easiest thing to do, but it was the right thing to do.
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This mf.😭😭
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I think it’s a great thing to also talk about the negatives. I also believe when your content creation relies on the za (new level of addiction, ha) that you also shoulder the responsibility to occasionally educate your viewers on some of the negatives.
As it is with everything, the best joy is in moderation.
thank you for talking about this man ❤ i went from being immensely anti-weed as a child to literally spending $100 a week on bud. don't get me wrong, i love the za but it's gotten to a point where i need to smoke for necessity, not even joy anymore. i went on my first out-of-country vacation a few months ago with my partner and was absolutely riddled with anxiety the whole time because i'd been smoking all day, every day for a few months and i was forced to go sober for the week. it'd gotten to a point where i was high so often that being sober started to feel like the drug, but one i was having a terrible reaction to. i could barely sleep that vacation, i was terribly moody and demotivated and couldn't even enjoy the all-inclusive food because my appetite was gone. i still managed to have a fantastic time despite that all but at the back of my mind, all i could think about was how long it'd be until i'd be able to smoke again. i'm still struggling but i hope one day i can finally learn how to be comfortable with sobriety again. :')
Stay strong my brother
@@Boom0123 thank you man 🙏 sad to say i'm still trying to figure it out - tried to quit a couple times since this comment to no avail. weed addiction is no joke :( hopeful for a sober future regardless still
Same here brother. Struggle is really. But I’m gonna keep fighting it. Hope you do too.
this is so real. I started smoking at 13 and quickly became dependent and I thought I was cool for it, but it really worsened my already terrible mental health. After a while of smoking, I would start to feel like I was gonna die without it when I was sober for only 3 days. At 14, I was diagnosed with cannabis use disorder as well as alcoholism which only confirmed how I thought I was addicted. To this day, it's hard for me to stop the cravings but I manage for the most part. Online, weed has been so incredibly glamorized and is made to be so desirable. Like my dad told me, weed won't kill you but it can definitely fuck your life up
These videos are defiantly why i started smoking again after going through a weed addiction. Amazing video i think it was needed to show how its not all fun and laughs
I think it‘s good to do toleranz breaks (2 - 4weeks) frequently in which you can see if you still can funktion normal without the zaa and observe your relationship with it.
Tolerance break is good, and when you end up smoking again it hits like a truck once more😊
Even just a few days here and there definitely helps!
@@tikvahlanz6335 could not agree more. I stopped chiefing for like a week and the pen hits me with a right hook outta nowhere
This. Moderation and discipline is key. You have to be able to be happy without it, to be happy with it.
2 hard to do at stage 6 brother
Getting to level 6 made me realize how deep in I was. I was spending a fuckton of money just to exist basically and I barely felt anything in the way of a high at all.
It's been a few weeks since I last did it since I've actually been losing weight and the munchies from bein geeked was interfering with that. Gonna still do it on special occasions of course but I def do not ever intend on going back to doing it every day again. Doing it every day not only made it less enjoyable, but it was costing me so much money, and I just felt like I was kind of going through the motions in life.
I started doing drugs since my teenage. Got addicted to heroin for over 16 years. Heroin addiction actually destroyed my life. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.
Can you help me with the reliable source A. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in France. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.
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@@MilitaryBase-yk8vrI'm really happy for you that your mom decided to help you...I hear about alot of family members or so called friends shutting an addict out of their life, which since most addicts do it to mask emotions to me is the worse thing someone can do to an addict.
Yes he's Dr.jeffshroom. Shrooms to me is a natrual healer. I know a guy who has used mushrooms in the same way and they have really helped him. mah dudes have safe trips all.
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@@GinaFredI wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence. How can I get contact with him? Is he on insta??
as someone who is 37 and has been smoking for the last 20 years, i can tell you it gets worse the older you get. Im at the age now where i hate the way weed clogs my brain and makes it foggy, even days after not smoking. Everytime i take a break, i get more accomplished and get more social, than when i was smoking. This pattern of stopping and starting every few weeks has slowly got me to where i am now... ready to give it up for good, because i feel i have missed many opportunities by staying inside and smoking a lot.
I feel that. Like, I start to realize that I want that level of control back that weed inhibits on the brain. Hell, I tend to do the multi week break things, too, because that first one coming back is nice, but I know it’s not gonna last
I'm 32 and it's only gotten better with age. Sucks for you.
@@Derelict_Doug can you elaborate please?
You missed them because you got high and then sat around and did nothing.
I'm a 20+ year user myself.
Early on It causes me mild issues, but today, I'm entirely functional..
The big issue is people get high then sit around and do nothing..
If you actually get out and do things or stimulate yourself intellectually when your high, over time you will find yourself able to function more and more.
Stones come in high functioning and low functioning varieties.. the only difference between them is apathy..
@@FenexDragonis yo thanks man, it's a very helpful piece of advice
First joint at 13, started smoking daily at 15, now 18. I get insane anxiety if instop smoking, i am talking about full blown panic attacks that make me feel like im dying. I am trying to smoke a little less every week to reduce the anxiety that cold turkey gives me. I am at the stage where i can never feel like that first high ever again. I experienced everything while high and it is just not as fun anymore. I still enjoy sparking up with the homies once in a while and i have discovered that when i smoke by myself i can really reflect on life with a different perspective. I dont think i will stop anytime soon, but i think this addiction will slowly fade away. If you ask me, i would have never started smoking if i could go back.
I’m about 5 months sober now. Been smoking daily since 16. I’m 20 now. I quit cold turkey and shit sucked for about two weeks but after those two weeks I noticed that it was getting much easier as I went along. After you quit your gunna have hella bad cravings and you’ll give yourself any excuse to light up “just one more time” it’s a trap. After you get past the first two weeks (roughly) you’ll still have thoughts of smoking (hell, even 5 months off I’ll still think about smoking) but the cravings aren’t there yk? Thinking about it and actively craving it are two separate things. Not too sure if your into Andrew tate but he helped out a lot by the way he spoke about weed and what it does to people. He’s the type of dude to say shit like “just stop smoking, don’t be a bitch” it may be harsh but it’s honestly the truth. You’ll find every reason to smoke and even slowly reducing your intake of weed is an excuse in itself and you know it. Best thing to do is go cold turkey. Hold out for two weeks, chew some gum to reduce cravings, don’t hang with people who smoke (if all of your friends are stoners you should probably start looking for some new friends to hang with) in 2-3 weeks you’ll be thanking yourself.
You don’t need to give up on smoking completely but I think you would be alot happier if you didn’t depend on the za and you were in control. I recommend u try get help or support bro so you can cut down to a relatively healthier consumption. You’ve got this king❤
@@heartsmarksman9579how had you been doing?
this vid helped me. I was in my opinions at lvl 4 and the progresive levels made me think twice about when and how i hit the joint. Thankyou xoZero.
As someone who smokes weed occasionally, I grew up with a dad who smokes weed and he’s a stoner and he’s taught me a lot about weed and has made sure that I’d be safe with it and to always come to him with questions. I haven’t really told him that I smoke but he’s told me that if I ever was offered weed that I’m allowed to try it. I’m 15 currently and I only smoke every month (30-40days) or so because I go to the doctors a lot and don’t really want it showing up on tests and 2 I rather be kinda sparingly with weed because I don’t really see the point to being high 24/7 everyday and also this keeps my tolerance low so that I can enjoy the high without having to constantly smoke more and more. It’s what works for me and it helps me deal with some stress sometimes and other times it’s just for some fun. I personally could go without weed if I genuinely wanted to, I’m just comfortable where i’m at right now with it. Plus another advantage is that taking extended breaks gives my lungs some time to heal so that I can still have healthy lungs and not totally destroy them in my youth.
Yea broski you gotta be real careful smoking any amount of weed if ur not at least 18, tbh ideally 21. This coming from a 20 yr old who's smoked every day the last 2 years, that shits real bad for you if youre too young man
don’t start bro, ur not too far gone, don’t even touch anything again bro
Honestly not worth it at your age man, started smoking around the same time now I’m 22. Im just now realizing the amount of time and money I’ve wasted, there’s good and bad with it of course but if you can be drug free now you’ll be unstoppable as long as you keep growing.
Vibes man vibes, filling this video with harm reduction and educational content is really just the most cash money shit you could have done ❤🎉
Man, I'm super impressed by how you put this together. Spitting straight facts and in a hella funny way 🏁
I smoke everyday and can confirm I’ve tried and failed multiple times to quit and it has cost me a lot, friends, family and partners. The hardest shi tho is sitting at home trying to quit and the boredom settles in and your dealer is literally one tap on a screen away. Agony. Thank you for making this video a lot of people always say ‘you’re not addicted to weed it’s not addictive’ and to those people I just shake my head and tell em to shut the fuck up.
Weed is not TOO addictive as long as nothing is added to it.
However, it also depends on your own mental state. If you're doing terrible, even if its not AS addictive as alcohol for example, you will get hooked on it.
Awesome content as always, Zero! Keep up the good work! 💙💙💙
thank you for watching 🖤
I was in it deep recently, the smoking every day not happy at all type, but I felt like I needed it to cope with stress and mental issues. Im on my way out of that hole and tryna keep it back to once a month. Its nice to hear someone talk about the negative side for once
Something from experience for smoking since 9th grade to college, i notice alot of people don't talk about it, but, the dissociation... is insane. If you already struggle with it, weed will make it so much worse. For those who don't know much about it, its like you feel like plastic living inside a tv. Your actions, life, and people feel fake. Also over time, the more seshes, the more weed, the more weed evovles and changes with you. It can start out very fun, but eventually it just crashes and you stay in a short denial phase. Everything you do on weed eventually will become "routine" in a way. Get high, do things to avoid being bored, sober, sleep. It begins to feel like you're "just high" and it has no euphoric feeling. Low-key shit can have you feeling depressed AND high. Although i have partaken in the zaza many times before, i haven't evovled to a "i can function" mf because i constantly take medium-long t-breaks. like rn haven't smokes in 3 months, prior, 2 and half weeks, prior to that, 1 month, just to set an example. Its like za and you have a relationship that you need to also be responsible for. Za will make you happy so long as your treating za responsibly. You're going to mature with za, and each step of za maturity will feel different when you do it. anyways, if you made it here, thank you for reading. ❤️
That was beautifully said
5:00 is super on point, stopped smoking after smoking about half a g of concentrate a day, couldnt eat, sleep, was anxious 24/7, and felt perma-high. don't let it get to that point, because if it does it takes weeks to go away
Facts man I was smoking a zip a week with a pen every week and every now and then I'd buy some concentrate once I quit getting high I wanted to quit for a t break but I wasn't prepared for all the insomnia and paranoia lmao
3:45 “smoking by yourself is the same as smoking with the homies but you are by yourself” couldn’t have said it better myself 🥰😂
Im 28, I had smoked like 6 times in my life, prior to this year. This year I became a full on stoner. This video is accurate as fuck. You can go one of two ways and not function at all without the za in a bad way, or you can function better on it like you said, helping with pain and mental health. It can also really hurt your mental health, there's a percentage of people who can be more likely to get schizophrenia from smoking, or if you have a bad trip you can start to depersonalize and feel like your a floating head watching your own life from within. You have to keep a good balance.
You not a full stoner in a year. You lvl 3/4 maybe
A full stoner doesnt even gets high anymore more than 20min
Glad your not cause its hard to quit here
@@Lusty4k and who defines what a full stoner is?
@@SolShaman bro for me a full stoner is snoop or Lil Wayne
Not me that smokes 12/15 a day
But he is right in many ways. A good balance is Key, this is not a competition to see who smokes more. Just find your own smoke rotine and try to stick to it cause if you do like me you end up Addicted and chasing Highs. Now im on a T break and trying to take THC out of my body so i can smoke way less
@@Lusty4k I wholeheartedly agree with the idea of moderation. Everyone needs to learn how their body responds to weed and adjust accordingly. That said, that's why I took issue with your initial comment. Especially in the weed community, I don't think we need to fight to define hierarchies. If someone feels like they're a full stoner then let them. It's all relative. My girl doesn't smoke that much, but she can smoke way more than me in general if she wanted to and I smoke regularly. My body is just extremely sensitive to weed even tho I smoke regularly, but I can stretch weed waaaaaaaaaay farther than most and still be high everyday. Let's just enjoy the weed man.
It's crazy how accurate this depicts me for several years and almost all my friends have gone through the same. Smoking regularly and even daily was fun for a long time, but there came the point when I had a lot of stress at work and in university and I couldn't keep my consumption up anymore. After that I went through months of anxiety and panic attacks, I couldn't sleep and entirely lost my appetite. When I smoked I became even more anxious up to completely paranoid. It definitely wasn't fun anymore. It still took me over a year to stop (almost) completely. I just realized after I quit how forgetful I became over the years and how I lost almost all interest in social activities. Now I'm back to drinking 4 times a week like before, which isn't good either, but at least it doesn't mess with my mind and relationships like smoking did.
Yeah but drinking is also really bad for your body, alcohol is pretty much poison, no other way to put it. If you can, try to reduce the consumption, you don’t have to quit altogether, but the less you do it the better for your body
This video is so important man, thanks for spreading that message!!
absolutely respect for this guy. Thanks for this; your impact is crazy among young people than we imagine.
As someone who has been in every Level, I need to say I miss the times before I got to Level 6. If you live in a country/state where Za is not legal, Level 7 with hard drugs isn't even that unrealistic. Been there, did that, still struggle with it to this day. When your weed plug kind of is your therapist at the same time and you Tell him about your lazyness, inabillity to eat without the Za or shit, he'll say something like 'Yo u can't sleep without da za and no money? Here's a xan it should help you sleep, don't worry bro I got you, it's cheaper and takes away some of that Paranoia and heart race stuff' and boom you go to Level 7 and if you don't stop at that exact moment you'll end up Being max Level.
Facts, coming off the Percs and oxys will make you wish you were just addicted to weed. Shyt is the devil
@@cheehee808_ Truth, I've got a bad weed addiction but oxy is the one thing I could never shake. Had to wait til I ran out and hope no more ever comes my way, shit is just stronger than I am
@@cheehee808_ Yeah them percs are no joke fr!
I will say, kudos for honesty because not many stoners like to talk about this subjects and like litteraly everything, over indulgence is an addiction...acknowledging that there are signs of a habitual problem is probably the best start to heal, if I were to recommend a book (also in spotify and audible) it "atomic habits"
i started at 18 and went through all those phases pretty fast. im 22 now. this was super accurate and i think for the 8th level it's usually a crossroads between growing out of it, finding balance or blaming it for all your problems
Definitely. I’m 22 now & im that final 8th stage where I know I should only be smoking on the weekend at the most, and thats what I’ve been doing. It all comes down to self awareness and your goals in life. I’m at a point where I know I can be better, i want to be better, and smoking weed all day every day has been fun, but emotionally and with my personal relationships it has put me in the worst point of my life so far.
@@noahscxtt902 me too man, word for word, just quit for a week and im back, its like a war fr i know i shouldnt but i just do, its self discipline that i really need
this is the first ever video i see from your channel, while somking a j, and i approuve ur message so bad. Im level 5 tending to 6 and every thing you discribe is so REAL, like its cool sometimes but when its come to every day it is not anymore, and thats very important say !
Thanks for the vid bro 🙌
ps : i come from france, you are fr a worlwide star
Real af. I’m 22 and started smoking consistently at 16/17. I feel like ppl in my age range grew up during a time where the weed floodgates were opening and this new weed boom occurred. Since we all wanted it legal we all screamed about it’s benefits (which are still valid) but realistically everything has its bad sides. Anyone that tries to tell you weed has no negative effects are either naive or a liar
Fellow 01’ baby, dude dont even get me started on the Cartdemic for mfs in non legal states :/
crazy that im unironically sitting at a 6. Im even high watching this, honestly makes me want to quit or at least take a T break.
you can do it bro
This is the most relatable video about smoking I have ever seen. I think there is an 8th and 9th level too.
Where you reduce the amount to one joint a day and smoke it a few puffs at a time.
And later to smoke only after done with all the job/responsibilities for the day.
this is some real shit dude, this afternoon I smoked the last joint, now I have no money and its true that smoking every day is like paying for existing. This video is so powerful, weed is not fun if abused and tolerance is fucking shit. Thank you so much I needed this.
this video has been needed for a while, people dont really understand that there are negatives, and all the youtube content just makes it seem all sunshine and rainbows when there is a dark side
I remember several years ago heroin addiction destroyed my life, I suffered from severe depression and a mental disorder until I was recommended to psilocybin mushroom treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly I'm 8 years clean now. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
To be honest, mushrooms are one of the most amazing things on the planet and it is natural, they serve in many ways not only for mental related issues.
Can you help me with a reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. It is very hard to get a reliable source here in New Zealand. Really need!
Yes, Sporeville. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction... Mushrooms definitely made a huge difference to why I'm clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place.
Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He's 59 & has many mental health issues plus probably CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone.
He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD knows if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Is he on Instagram?
Im like 15 and my friend does weed and offered it to me recently and watching this video really helped me solidify my choice in not trying it because ever since I started watching videos like yours (no offense) I thought doing weed was not that bad and ppl were overexaggerating on it but now seeing this video helped me understand the truth on weed additcion :D also ur animation is like crazy smooth in this video gj and hope ur doing well!
if your ever gonna get into it, make sure you have the mental of only doing it every now and then before you even take that hit, and STICK TO IT, dont ever go out of your way and buy some shit because im tellin you thats where it starts
I don’t think this community really understands how widespread weed addiction is. I smoked everyday from ages 15-17. I recently turned 18 and am now over a month sober. Quitting was pretty hellish at first. I experienced insomnia, anger, fatigue, depression, and a loss of my sense of self. I had to cut off my best friend because she was going in the other direction. I’ve watched it turn people into shells of themselves. The worst part is knowing that I probably screwed my brain for the rest of my life.
Do you really screw your brain for the rest of your life? There's a lot of dawgs out there who used to be massive stoners.
You didn’t screw your brain for life. I know exactly what that feeling of loss of self feels like. It slowly fades away in time. Don’t worry about it you’ll be okay.
@@Isaistr8 I feel stupid yo 😭
@@Lilsoupey I think you might just need to practice focusing up for longer periods of time. Do things like hit the gym or get some form of exercise and have a decent sleep schedule. If you haven't done any of that consistently, I bet doing it will.
@@Lilsoupeyhow did it go?
For me it helps with my anxiety and even without it I’m at the best point of my life. I was antisocial in high school due to my social anxiety and I was friends with a dude who did it every single day. I hit a bowl for the first time with him and when I went to college I really struggled talking to new people so, I got a pen. It helped just being able to talk to them and I started not even needing it to talk to new people which helped out immensely. I now take a week off after every time I do it just because it fucks with my memory. I think making sure you don’t rely on something is the best thing possible because it could ruin your life if it’s not in moderation
An amazing video man love you for this. I have never seen any other videos you’ve done and this popped up.
In my late teens & 20s my friends and I would do shrooms, Isd, and ecstasy occasionally. Good times!
All were positive, fun, spiritual experiences. But, it's been decades. I don't know anyone who knows anyone who can get psychedelics from. I live in LA & there's a Kush store three blocks from my house, but I can't function alone on weed. I wish they sold psilocybin gummies. I'm a little depressed & a little anxious on a regular basis. I'm not a big drinker and I hate taking pills.
A bite or two of a chocolate bar, or a cup of mushroom tea everyday would be a godsent for me.
I’ve been researching on psychedelics and it’s benefits to individuals dealing with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD and from my findings, they really work and I’ve been eager to get some for a while but its been difficult to get my hands on them.
The Trips I've been having really helped me a lot. I’m now able to meditate and I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well
I was having this constant, unbearable anxiety due to work stress. Not until I came across a very intelligent mycologist. He saved my life honestly
His name is *DR Adolf Petter*
@ohmakure4716
I feel the same way too. I put too much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels. I am also glad to be a part of this community.
I'm 30 years old, smoked on and off since my 20s. Nowadays I smoke 2 or 3 joints a day mainly in the afternoon and I approve this message. Everything in excess is bad
Dude spot on!! I hope a lot of people watch and learn from this. 💯💗
I have severe ADHD and the doctor gave me 30 mg of adderall a day. I quit that and started smoking and I can actually sit still. It helps me focus at work too
I have adhd too, adderall did help me be more focused but when i smoke i can actually enjoy the things i want to do and i get back into my special interests that i’ve lost
Man, I hit level 6 pretty hard over the summer but quit for final year of uni. But I felt that level 6 on a personal level 😂
Great vid! Editing was amazing too. Hit every stage perfectly on the dot