Will I Ever Quit Marijuana?
My most recent sessions weren't just about trying to get a quick buzz. I wanted to do my own research to answer an important question: How can we teach people how to use marijuana safely, keep their priorities straight, and find a healthy balance? Living a smart life means asking yourself tough questions, like: What am I missing out on? What problems am I trying to avoid? When you take total control of your habits, they stop controlling you. Whether I decide to quit completely or just follow a very strict routine, the goal is always the same: protect your mind, stay healthy, and live your life with a clear purpose.
When people talk about changing their habits, they usually think it’s simple: you either quit completely forever, or you are totally stuck. But after using cannabis on and off for 16 years (and recently taking a long 1.5-year break), I realized that making healthy choices isn't about following strict rules. It is about understanding your own mind, learning the facts, and finding a balance that works for your life.
I am 30 years old now, and I started smoking when I was 14. I have seen the cannabis world change completely. When I was a teenager, it was illegal and I even got a youth police record for having it. Today, it is totally legal, and anyone can buy it from official stores. I have received bad canabis from both scenarios.
Did that stop me? No. Can I quit forever if I want to? Yes, easily. Will I? Who knows.
The Power of the Right Setting (The Positives)
Sitting alone in a dark room to smoke strong weed is not a good idea. Cannabis changes completely depending on where you are. In the right environment—like outside on a beautiful, sunny day—it can feel much better.
Instead of making me ignore real life, using it in the right way relaxes my body. It helps me focus deeply and acts like a mirror, showing me exactly where my body feels tired or what it needs to heal. It becomes a tool to think about my mental and physical health. The more careful and purposeful you are with it, the better the experience is.
Level 1: Choosing the Right Type (Old-School vs. Modern)
You do not need to buy the strongest stuff in the store to have a good experience. In fact, constantly chasing the strongest options can ruin the natural benefits of the plant.
After trying different types of modern, lab-made weed, nothing beats the one time i smoked "Old-School Sess". This is traditional cannabis grown outdoors in regular soil. The difference was huge. The feeling built up very slowly and gently, making it easy to handle and keep under control.
Comparing the Two Types
Natural, outdoor-grown plants affect your mind much differently than heavily engineered store brands.
Going back to old-school, natural plants is simple, but it works. Remember: you want to feel naturally relaxed, not overwhelmed by strong chemicals.
Level 2: Understanding the Bad Sides (Overthinking & Worry)
Every choice has a downside. Even when I am completely sober, my brain naturally races and overanalyzes every little detail of a situation. Cannabis makes that trait much louder. This is what people call paranoia—it takes your normal worries and turns up the volume.
| What Happens to Your Mind | The Reality of How It Feels |
|---|---|
| Loud Thoughts | It makes you overthink and worry (paranoia), which means you have to use your faith and positive thoughts to stay calm. |
| The Laziness Trap | It is easy to fall in love with feeling relaxed and doing nothing, even when real life requires you to get up and work. |
To fight those worried thoughts, I rely on my faith to stay calm. But there is no denying that the intense feeling still puts stress on your body. It is very easy to get trapped in the relaxed, lazy feeling that cannabis gives you. However, real life requires us to take action, be productive, and stay sharp. To avoid becoming lazy, you must set very strict and smart schedules.
My Plan: Rules for my Future
If I decide to keep smoking, it cannot just be a mindless, everyday habit. I need a smart plan based on science and personal responsibility:
- The Reward System (Only Once a Day): Cannabis should only be a reward for a job well done. It should only be used at the very end of the day, after a massive amount of goals have been achieved.
- Safe Buying Only: No buying unknown weed from the streets. The plan requires only buying organic.
- Taking Notes: Every single purchase and session must be written down. Customers need to be the quality check. Writing down how a batch makes me feel keeps the stores honest.
- Stay Sobriety First: Never let a habit control your daily schedule. Always keep the ability to walk away from it for years at a time. Being clear-headed is always your greatest strength.