Pat Clearmind

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[Pat Clearmind @QuitWeedPro]

I've smoked weed for 27 years.

I thought I knew everything there is to know about cannabis.

First, I believed it was harmless.

Then pure evil.

Turns out...

I was wrong.

Of course, I'm not trying to convince you that smoking weed is great.

But there's a lot of misinformation out there.

And if you're not yet ready to quit, it's important to know the facts.

You want to weed out the myths about cannabis.

(Yeah, I know—haha, right?)

When I was a heavy user, I believed cannabis was 'just a plant' that didn't do any harm.

Decades of low motivation, bad health, and poor finances taught me otherwise, and suddenly...

I found all the information I needed to convince myself cannabis was the worst.

I fooled myself—once again.

So, let's look at some of the most common myths about cannabis and see if we can bust them.

1. Smoking Weed Affects Your Motivation

Frequent cannabis use decreased my motivation—that's a fact.

I had a million goals and dreams, but for almost 30 years, I didn't even try to pursue them.

But does this anecdotal evidence prove that cannabis negatively affects motivation?

No, it doesn't.

Most studies that report low motivation miss other factors, such as anxiety or depression.

In fact, I know people who use cannabis to 'get into the zone.'

Smoking weed helps them focus better on tasks they're working on.

Sure, this is as little proof of the positive effects of weed as my personal experience.

But it does show one thing:

There's no proven connection between smoking weed and motivation.

2. Cannabis Destroys Your Brain Cells

When I was a teenager, my friends and I had the following theory:

Alcohol kills brain cells, while smoking weed only 'paralyzes' them.

This was long before the internet, so it was hard to disprove and very tempting to believe.

(So we all did.)

While we weren't right, we weren't completely wrong either.

Alcohol does kill brain cells, and there's no evidence that cannabis does the same.

It's true that weed can have short-term effects on brain function.

But that's not the same as killing brain cells.

Myth busted.

3. Daily Users Are Addicts

This is a tricky one...

The first problem is the word' addiction.'

While I tend to use it a lot, it's not correct and should be replaced by the term' cannabis use disorder.'

But this is more of a technicality.

You'll see why as we look at some signs of a use disorder:

• Increasing tolerance
• Withdrawal symptoms
• Continued use despite harm
• Neglect of major responsibilities
• Repeated unsuccessful efforts to control use

So, if you constantly need more to feel the same high, feel bad if you're not consuming, and can't quit even if you're messing up your life...

I'd say you have an addiction—even if most health professionals wouldn't use that word.

However...

The fact you're smoking every day alone means nothing.

That's why this one's a myth.

4. Cannabis Is a Gateway Drug

No. But also, yes.

Here's why:

Science doesn't support the idea that cannabis causes people to use other drugs.

More often than not, those who try weed will either stick with it or won't bother with it again.

Cannabis leading the way to cocaine, heroin, or fentanyl is definitely a myth.

However, when cannabis is heavily criminalized, it's a different story.

Forcing users to get weed illegally increases the likelihood of exposure to other drugs.

More exposure leads to more temptation and a higher chance of use.

(One of the main reasons I'm a legalization fan—even if I don't benefit from it anymore.)

No clear verdict.

But more a myth than not.

5. Smoking Weed Causes Psychosis

I could have lost a lot of money betting on whether cannabis causes psychosis or not.

Because I was wrong:

There's no conclusive evidence that cannabis causes psychosis.

None.

There seems to be some evidence that there's a correlation between heavy cannabis use and psychosis.

But correlation isn't causation.

It doesn't mean cannabis causes psychosis.

Clearly a myth.

Even if smoking weed isn't as bad as you might think, it's still worth thinking about quitting.

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[Pat Clearmind @QuitWeedPro]

I used to depend on weed to get through my day.

Looking back, I feel ashamed.

But then I remember: I changed.

I'm supposed to cringe at my old self.

[Pat Clearmind @QuitWeedPro]

Ask yourself:

"What am I missing out on if I keep smoking weed?"

If the honest answer is "nothing"...

Then you really don't have a reason to quit.

[Pat Clearmind @QuitWeedPro]

I didn't wake up one morning thinking:

"Oh, it's time to quit."

I knew it for a long time.

And kept convincing myself everything was fine.

[Pat Clearmind @QuitWeedPro]

@ozcagomer Same here.

The quality of time I spend with others definitely went through the roof once I quit weed.

[Pat Clearmind @QuitWeedPro]

I failed to quit weed at least 20 times.

My mistake?

I didn't know how to handle my triggers.

Understanding your urges is the key to success.

[Pat Clearmind @QuitWeedPro]

Weed made me creative, it's true.

At least when it came to finding new ways to procrastinate.

[Pat Clearmind @QuitWeedPro]

I quit weed and now have the brainpower to solve a Rubik’s Cube.

Well, almost.

[Pat Clearmind @QuitWeedPro]

@olahuzy Glad you agree!

And thanks for taking the time to leave a comment—I really appreciate it.

[Pat Clearmind @QuitWeedPro]

@missteathesiren That's true, Tea.

Giving in is, of course, the least favorable way to respond. You could also just ignore them, which is better.

But taking a closer look to find out what causes those cravings (and what you can do to avoid them in the future) really gets you a step ahead.

[Pat Clearmind @QuitWeedPro]

Cravings are not a setback.

They’re a sign of progress.

[Pat Clearmind @QuitWeedPro]

@ozcagomer Absolutely💯

[Pat Clearmind @QuitWeedPro]

Some of my friends tell me weed helps them focus.

But more often than not...

All I see are their unfinished projects.

[Pat Clearmind @QuitWeedPro]

For me, it was the feeling that I was wasting my life.

For years, I had all these plans and ideas in my head—but I never went after any of them.

Obviously, I ignored this for a long time😅But that changed when my first son was born. Not making good use of my time alone was one thing, but I didn’t want to look back and regret not enjoying time with my kids.

That’s when I quit for good.

[Pat Clearmind @QuitWeedPro]

@melissaomshanti I agree, Melissa💯

It might work for a while, but not long-term.

[Pat Clearmind @QuitWeedPro]

When I still smoke weed, my wife said I only laughed at my own jokes because I was high.

She was wrong.

My sense of humor is just hilarious.

[Pat Clearmind @QuitWeedPro]

Yeah, feeling angry would be a trigger. Mine is boredom—I can't just sit at home doing nothing (basically my favorite thing when I was still smoking😅).

I sometimes crave weed, but not that often. Just enough to remind me that I never want to start again.

But I had the same experience when I quit—hardcore cravings for months!

Thanks for sharing! It's good to hear from people with similar experiences.

[Pat Clearmind @QuitWeedPro]

@nikki_tomb Yeah, the cravings can get annoying af😅

I quit years ago, and they still hit from time to time—but it gets much better after a couple of weeks.

Just keep going—you’re doing great!