do you regret it?

How many years later is it since that first hit? 1-5-10-20? This is question is directed to any veterans out there that wouldnt mind sharing their knowledge with us. Alot of adults in my life have experienced with the herb some to the point of being a teenage stoner grown into a functioning adult making 100k+ a year. But they all say that weed has held them back in some way, my question is simple but the answer should be more. Do you feel weed has held you back? I'm really curious to see how the years make one look back at those childish years and what emotions they bring up.

It's been about 3 years. While weed's caused me enough unnecessary trouble, cost me plenty of money, and not really moved me forward in life in general, a lot of the social connections I have are thanks to it. When I started high school, I didn't honestly have that many friends. Pretty much everyone I hang out with today, however, I either met through a stoner friend or introduced them to smoking myself. And I really can't think of how my life would be different without MJ.

Good question. I've been smoking for about 6 years or so now. And my life has definitely changed since my first toke. Don't get me wrong, I love bud. But sometimes I wonder if I'd be better off without it.

Some people say Marijuana is a gateway drug, others say it's not. From personal experience, it seems that new users say it's not. And more experienced users have said that it led them to try to chase the high, and move onto a harder drug.

It happened to me, I used to say "Weed isn't a gateway drug, I could smoke it forever and be perfectly fine!" That was until my tolerance began to build up. Eventually getting less and less stoned. When curiosity goes through your head, wondering what this or that drug will feel like, that's how it gets you.

I cant blame weed though for my choices, just because I've experimented with other drugs, and some I actually really like, and some I don't, doesn't necessarily mean weed made me do it. It was my choice to put them into my body, not weed. It was my choice to chase the high, and attempt to get higher than ever before.

But it's an endless cycle. And eventually you'll keep escalating up to harder drugs. That is unless you stop to think how it will affect your future. That's the only reason I sort of think marijuana was a mistake. Sure it opened my mind a little, but I slacked off in school, and now I'm royally screwed over in that department.

but it was my choice that I have to live with, and my mindset it, just keep moving forward. Don't get too stuck on a certain subject in your head for too long. The past is unchangeable, but the future is up to you.

Good question. I've been smoking for about 6 years or so now. And my life has definitely changed since my first toke. Don't get me wrong, I love bud. But sometimes I wonder if I'd be better off without it.

Some people say Marijuana is a gateway drug, others say it's not. From personal experience, it seems that new users say it's not. And more experienced users have said that it led them to try to chase the high, and move onto a harder drug.

It happened to me, I used to say "Weed isn't a gateway drug, I could smoke it forever and be perfectly fine!" That was until my tolerance began to build up. Eventually getting less and less stoned. When curiosity goes through your head, wondering what this or that drug will feel like, that's how it gets you.

I cant blame weed though for my choices, just because I've experimented with other drugs, and some I actually really like, and some I don't, doesn't necessarily mean weed made me do it. It was my choice to put them into my body, not weed. It was my choice to chase the high, and attempt to get higher than ever before.

But it's an endless cycle. And eventually you'll keep escalating up to harder drugs. That is unless you stop to think how it will affect your future. That's the only reason I sort of think marijuana was a mistake. Sure it opened my mind a little, but I slacked off in school, and now I'm royally screwed over in that department.

but it was my choice that I have to live with, and my mindset it, just keep moving forward. Don't get too stuck on a certain subject in your head for too long. The past is unchangeable, but the future is up to you.

That was really deep and made me think. Well done.

Good question. I've been smoking for about 6 years or so now. And my life has definitely changed since my first toke. Don't get me wrong, I love bud. But sometimes I wonder if I'd be better off without it.

Some people say Marijuana is a gateway drug, others say it's not. From personal experience, it seems that new users say it's not. And more experienced users have said that it led them to try to chase the high, and move onto a harder drug.

It happened to me, I used to say "Weed isn't a gateway drug, I could smoke it forever and be perfectly fine!" That was until my tolerance began to build up. Eventually getting less and less stoned. When curiosity goes through your head, wondering what this or that drug will feel like, that's how it gets you.

I cant blame weed though for my choices, just because I've experimented with other drugs, and some I actually really like, and some I don't, doesn't necessarily mean weed made me do it. It was my choice to put them into my body, not weed. It was my choice to chase the high, and attempt to get higher than ever before.

But it's an endless cycle. And eventually you'll keep escalating up to harder drugs. That is unless you stop to think how it will affect your future. That's the only reason I sort of think marijuana was a mistake. Sure it opened my mind a little, but I slacked off in school, and now I'm royally screwed over in that department.

but it was my choice that I have to live with, and my mindset it, just keep moving forward. Don't get too stuck on a certain subject in your head for too long. The past is unchangeable, but the future is up to you.

Dude that's really moving im glad you replied. I can kind of relate because i was starting to question wether or not i wanted to move on to harder drugs which is why i posted this question more or less. Im starting to doubt wether or not to smoke weed I enjoy it but when i think of it in the long run other things should have my attention more

Dude that's really moving im glad you replied. I can kind of relate because i was starting to question wether or not i wanted to move on to harder drugs which is why i posted this question more or less. Im starting to doubt wether or not to smoke weed I enjoy it but when i think of it in the long run other things should have my attention more

Harder stuff can seriously send you spinning down. If i was you i would get my life in order(if it a mess) and see what life was like before the herb came in. 1. It'll reduce your tolerance and 2. You might be more successful. Hey, a lot of "hippies" stopped after awhile and are picking it back up now that their older or retired. Just some thoughts.

I live with no regrets.

Yea my life is fine right now and my older sister kinda screwed up her life with harder drugs so she'd smack the shit outta me if i touched them xD But just the fact that the thought about doing them tweeked me out, I doubt i'll ever move onto them though I like where i'm at in life.

I feel like it has taken a toll on me over the years and has made me kind of depressed sometimes. Just all the money spent on it, all the times burning out and feeling lazy and tired.

But like the other poster said, it's a choice that I made and you just gotta deal with it one way or another.

When I started smoking weed in high-school it was the best time of my life. Me and my friends would always smoke in my garage every single day almost and didn't really have to worry about anything but being caught by our parents.

Now it's like I don't get as high, it's not as fun if you lose touch with your friends because you (or me at-least) was so used to seeing them and smoking with them and just being in that atmosphere having my best-friends around. It sucks that it might not last for some people, but why else would they say high-school is the best four years of your life ? Lol.

All in all it just makes me think sometimes "What's the point?"


but i still smoke so whatever

idk man i don't regret it.. but my life would be NOTHING like it is now i can tell you that.

Very nice, yea I don't think i'll ever really stop smoking but i'll definitly ease up on it later on. But im definitly not looking forward to those days without my friends around :/ it happens eventually theres no helping it

Golfwang hits it on the head......... Odd future whattup

I live with no regrets.

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I can solely blame me failing Highschool on weed and lack of motivation/willpower..

Marijuana broke me out of a box I was stuck in highschool, Social isolation, and not being able to view the bigger picture blocked me from achieving what I wanted to do. In a way I sit around smoking my grass blowing off shit, but as long as I cherish sobriety along with high side by side equally and as soon as I start losing that I'll know I should stop before I regret devoting to my life to an expensive plant.

That first puff, in my room and the second one in the factory changed my life, and developed me into who I am, I don't regret what I have made of myself.

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I can solely blame me failing Highschool on weed and lack of motivation/willpower..

Yea im definitly not motivated to do anything outside of marijuana conquest. Im not failing highschool but a C-B average isnt the best v.v

I dont regret it. Whether i had started toking or not i think my life would be the same. I started smoking when i turned 18, I am 20 now. I have been a stoner for 2 years, i managed to graduate high school even though i was getting high during school, and smoking all the time. I go to college, im a sophomore, but my grades freshman year were mediocre when i was still getting high everyday. Now i have toned it down, and my grades this year are much better since i study and keep up on my work and shit. I only toke every couple days now, and i think that helps me stay focused instead of getting high all the time and going to class and shit high. Moderation is key. I also owe most of my social life to weed, everyone i am friends with i met thru smoking. Made some like best friends because of marijuana. Long as you can keep your priorities in check, it shouldn't really be a problem if you ask me. I dont regret it one bit.

I dont regret it. Whether i had started toking or not i think my life would be the same. I started smoking when i turned 18, I am 20 now. I have been a stoner for 2 years, i managed to graduate high school even though i was getting high during school, and smoking all the time. I go to college, im a sophomore, but my grades freshman year were mediocre when i was still getting high everyday. Now i have toned it down, and my grades this year are much better since i study and keep up on my work and shit. I only toke every couple days now, and i think that helps me stay focused instead of getting high all the time and going to class and shit high. Moderation is key. I also owe most of my social life to weed, everyone i am friends with i met thru smoking. Made some like best friends because of marijuana. Long as you can keep your priorities in check, it shouldn't really be a problem if you ask me. I dont regret it one bit.

Yea i tried focusing on my grades a little too its hard though its just so fuckin boring.

this is a cool thread.

yeah i kinda do regret it cause theres alot of other things i could spend my money on and there is other things my mind could be on. i smoke everyday but if i think about it my life wouldnt really be much different with out it...i would still have to go to work and do shit everyday either way. the only difference would be is i would have more money but i smoke weed to make doing those daily responsililities more enyjoyable. so i guess in the long run i dont regret it.

Edited by Ileishaaa420, 08 October 2011 - 04:34 AM.

Yea im definitly not motivated to do anything outside of marijuana conquest. Im not failing highschool but a C-B average isnt the best v.v

See this is the reason I cut down on my smoking. I used to be a total stoner in high school, making B's and C's like you, but then after a while I realized my life wasn't going in a positive direction so I made the decision to smoke maybe once a week at most. My grades and motivation rose quickly after this and eventually made my way through college with good grades and got into med school. I still toke it up every once in a while and respect the herb, but I'm a firm believer that weed should be PART of your life, not your whole life. Smoking tree is great and all, but there is so much more to life, and smoking 24/7 isn't going to let you experience all those things. Just my $.02

Peace and respect

How many years later is it since that first hit? 1-5-10-20? This is question is directed to any veterans out there that wouldnt mind sharing their knowledge with us. Alot of adults in my life have experienced with the herb some to the point of being a teenage stoner grown into a functioning adult making 100k+ a year. But they all say that weed has held them back in some way, my question is simple but the answer should be more. Do you feel weed has held you back? I'm really curious to see how the years make one look back at those childish years and what emotions they bring up.

this is from a vetran smoker I am sorry dont mean to offend but the peaple who answered your question seem real young. so i figure what the hell I will answer, you did ask for a vetran and I am a grandma and mother of 8. I have been smoking weed for 29 years now. I am also a recovering addict been clean from (crank,(meth),coke,herion and anything else i could get my hand on back then) for about 21 years now. well I will tell you what I told my kids. I think i would have gone farther faster in my life if i would have started smoking when I was alot older. waited till I was done with all schooling and got my self set up. I wasted alot of time having fun back then. but i do not beleave weed made me get involved in heavier drugs personally it was peer pressure and my need to rebel. I dont feel weed is a addictive drug like the rest and I have been through withdraws and hell getting off the powders and pills but i have always been able to stop smoking. if I was all of you stay away from the hard stuff completly you should be fine. when you get involved in the other crap thats what makes life really hard. trust me it sucks to lose everything because of addiction. even if you are not done getting yourself set up in life no matter what you do the key is moderation dont do it all the time , dont make it your focus, have goals and get off your ass and do them, you will be ok. also about tolerance if you do it moderation your tolerance does not go up that much, if you smoke it alot change the strains up so your not always smoking the same stuff. also take a couple days off from smoking once in awhile