Walking away from a habit, especially a bad one, can be more challenging than you think. One social media creator has now shared their honest truth about quitting smoking weed after a decade, and what happened in the harsh weeks that passed.
Bella Rose, known to millions online as OnlyJayus – who uses they, her, and him pronouns- has opened up about their challenging time following quitting smoking weed after more than ten years.
They explained in a YouTube video that they had reached a point where they couldn’t ignore how much weed was a part of daily life, and the bad things it brought with it. Moreover, Bella Rose pushed back against the common belief that marijuana isn’t addictive.
“No matter what anyone tries to say or tell you to convince themselves… it is,” Rose said. “After ten years of smoking, I’ve finally been able to acknowledge this and decide that it’s time for me to stop.”
Weed smoker of 10 years reveals what happened in the week after quitting
Bella Rose posted the video on YouTube three years ago, but it’s still as important today. They shared the brutal truth about the first week without smoking weed, explaining that it wasn’t as easy as it might seem.
Although many believe it’s probably an easy thing to simply stop smoking, withdrawal symptoms for those who have used it heavily or for a long time can.
Per the American Addiction Centers, symptoms begin within 24 to 72 hours. Common symptoms include trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, feeling down or having anxiety. Others might have to deal with sweating, headaches, nausea, stomach åain or shaking. Depending on how frequently the person used cannabis, the symptoms can have different intensities.
Luckily, within two weeks, the people usually start feeling better. On its website it says, “By the time the second week [of detoxing] is over, most people are feeling stable and strong again,” the American Addiction Centers explains.
Praised for her honesty
For Bella, the beginning of the process was the hardest. They said the first three days were especially rough and came with both physical and mental symptoms that were hard to ignore.
“My appetite was non-existent,” they said. “I was trying to force myself to eat and it just wasn’t happening. My insomnia, that I thought I had beaten a year ago, came back.
Bella continued, “My energy levels were just on the floor, I couldn’t get through any of my workouts and that was extremely frustrating for me. I was also extremely irritable, every little thing was setting me off.”
After the first, very challenging week, things began to change for Bella. They admitted they were “feeling better… but not great.”
Meanwhile, many have praised the YouTube star for her openness and willingness to reveal the brutal truth about quitting.
“Sobriety is a flex within itself! Be proud of taking the step away of needing a substance to help you live day to day,” one person commented on YouTube.
“Nothing can stop you”
Another added, “It takes insane willpower and determination to really quit something that you have been addicted to for years. If you are able to accomplish it, nothing can stop you.”
A third stated, “Kicking the bud is going to be a marathon, if you can only take a couple steps a day it’s still progress. You got this.”
Experts say anyone planning to stop using cannabis should give their body time to adjust and not be too hard on themselves during the process. Speaking with a doctor can also help, especially for people who have been using it regularly for years.
The CDC writes on its website, “If you are thinking about quitting smoking and would like some help, a quitline might be just what you need to succeed. Quitlines provide free coaching—over the phone—to help you quit smoking.“
When you call 1-800-QUIT-NOW , you can speak confidentially with a highly trained quit coach.
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