I'm a retired Army NCO with severe PTSD, anxiety, depression, TBI, insomnia, and pain from getting blown up in Iraq. THC has pretty much fixed every problem and gotten me off some high dose pharmaceuticals, especially opioids.

Great video! Take a break guys! I am 27 and have been smoking daily since 18. Everytime I take a break for a couple months, the overall quality of my life increases. Sleep, conversations, and motivation is much much better. Your body holds thc for as long as 90 days. But within a couple of weeks of not smoking the brain fogginess goes away. I get that it’s very difficult to quit or take a break, but it is most definitely necessary. Discipline yourself. Find a hobby like going to the gym, or something healthy along those lines. I hope this helps some of you(:

YES! Worth mentioning: If you're going to consume, try to go to bed as sober as POSSIBLE! Don't consume at least a few hours before bedtime. I know it becomes a habit to consume just before bedtime, but as someone who consumes daily this change has improved my sleep quality drastically.

Just turned 64 and have been a daily user of cannabis since the age of 13, I quit using after a major heart attack a year ago and went thru some insomnia issues after quitting. That was basically the only issue I was having but even now I don’t sleep the greatest but I do dream a lot so I do agree with a lot of the information this video provides. I have started to smoke every other day right before bedtime and the relaxation it provides is unmatched by anything else I have tried , I know it may make me sound like a stoner but I feel more in touch with nature and overall a better and more compassionate person and I truly believe it helps my heart relax like any other muscle in my body. I have found that if I smoke every night I do become lethargic during the day so every other night seems to work the best for me I do not consume any alcohol and never have and now believe everything in moderation.

I smoked (almost) every day all day with few exceptions since I was 16. I am 22 now. I quit in August, now it is mid-October 2023. I have never felt better. It was ruining my REM sleep, my ability to be clear, focused, I was anxious, and I never was fulfilled with life other than wanting to smoke. Best decision I’ve ever made 😊

This video is 100% accurate. If I quit THC for a week or two my dreams come rushing back explosively. It's incredible how lucid and frequent they become every single night for almost a month straight.

Great video. I’ve actually been through this many times over my 15 years of smoking. I’ve taken breaks for large periods of time and can say for certain that being sober improves my sleep, and I have more energy throughout the day.

Loved this channel for years. This was a video i clicked for my own sake. Thanks for covering it

I’ve been a heavy THC smoker for about 20 years. A few years ago, I moved to Texas and took a break from smoking. I almost never dream normally, in Texas however, I was dreaming, like A LOT, and my brain decided it wanted to relive my most painful memories while I dreamt. After a little under a year, I moved away, started smoking again and almost completely stopped dreaming This is the first time I have ever heard of a study backing my personal experience. Thank you, ASAP.

As someone who suffers from insomnia and almost daily nightmares when I finally fall asleep, THC helps me so much. I sleep and don't have any nightmares. I do develop a tolerance, which is why I usually take a 10 day break every month or so. For me personally, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. I've heard from veterans who suffer from night terrors that THC is an incredible solution for them, as well.

As someone with night terrors instead of dreams; I see this as an absolute win

Finally an answer to the crazy dreams! Thank you for answering that for once and for all 😊

You're exactly correct about dreams. When I regularly use, my dreams stop. I actually started a tolerance break last weekend and my dreams started to come back a couple nights ago. Happens every time like clockwork.

As a male with PTSD, this was been wayyy better for me than other prescription drugs like Quetiapine and SSRI's etc.

Excellent video, thanks for the info. It's all about making an informed choice and you are empowering people to do so. I also like that you are showing your face, makes it more personable.

Been smoking for years and honestly this makes a lot of sense and is very helpful

After being a daily smoker for over 3 years I quit a couple months ago for my pregnancy, and I was actually convinced my hormones were causing my dreams because I had never had so many dreams that I could remember so vividly in my life. Really interesting to learn this is the actual reason

I'd been smoking daily for the past 7 years, I've done it all, vapes, edibles, flower etc. I have a high tolerance so I'd have to smoke alot to even 'feel' high and it only got worse. Decided to quit last year and it's been the best yet toughest decision of my life. The first 2 weeks were an absolute nightmare, but I believe going cold turkey with marijuana is the only way to go if you're trying to quit. I have 0 regrets, I'm so glad I let go of it. Almost over a dozen aspects of my life have gotten better in ways I can't even describe. Biggest impact of all was my sleep, I can't believe I was choosing to miss out on such a good night's sleep for 7 whole years. Take the leap and just go for it, out of the blue. Trust me, if I can do it, so can you. Good luck!

I needed to hear this. Thank you.

Nice overview. No water, just facts. Respect and thnx!

Balance, avoiding overconsumption, and tolerance breaks are super important if you simply can't live without it.

Love the balanced approach to your explanation! As a chronic smoker I’m still working on my relationship with cannabis 😅 This video was super helpful, and I’ll definitely be smoking smaller amounts, less frequently and taking an extended break eventually

It just amazing how you put words (and drawings 🤪) on what I really experienced when smoking every night before going to sleep and how I am now as I quit for a while (especially dreams that kicked me back). Very great video !

I'm Brazilian, and I haven't ever seen a video specifically for that. Thanks for that.

as a junior in college now, i just wanted to come on and comment abt the impact you guys have had on me!! ive been watching you since i was a preteen, and your work interested me so much, that it sparked an interest in pursuing psychology (now in college i study cognitive science). coming from a public education system that didnt ever explore science more broadly into this field, you both were an integral part in that discovery of my passion. love yall

I started weed coincidentally right when the pandemic started and I've been a daily user since then, so over 3 years. It completely solved my insomnia and anxiety, but increased my experience of negative emotions in relation to society (I'm fine when I'm by myself). So it's one problem or the other, it seems. I'm taking a week off of work and life to try to quit for awhile. Moderation seems like the best idea, but my addictive personality has made this impossible up to this point. It's hard to give AF as you get older.

Everything you said is spot on

Knocks me right out. Best sleep i can get wake up feeling great!!!

I've had chronic insomnia my entire life. It's pretty bad at its worst I've been up longer than 48 hours. I started using pot as a sleep aid a while back. I really limit the use. 1 good pull off a bowl before bed, only on nights before I need to get up and be functional at a set time in the morning. It's worked a charm for me, I haven't had any need to up the dosage for the same effect, or really noticed any change in dreaming. It's worked better than anything else I've tried. As with all things, your mileage may vary.

I started using edibles to sleep about a year ago, always the same 10 mg dose. The longest break I've taken was a week. I feel better rested and still dream like I did before I consumed. I fall asleep faster. What used to take me 3-4 hours to shut off my brain now takes 30 minutes. I take a few days off if I don't have work, but it has helped when the thoughts won't be quiet and when I come home in pain from work.

im so proud of you

Thanks for the info, gave me things to relate with and think about.

I was diagnosed with Major Depressive disorder, moderate anxiety, and PTSD. I'll take the weed side effects over the dozens of other pills and stuff I used to have take with significantly worse side effects. With this, losing dreams, specifically my constant nightmares has been the best effect for me. I no longer only get a couple hours of sleep at most because I don't dream and therefore don't have nightmares waking me in a panic multiple times every night. I'm significantly happier, less angry, and more energized the next morning than I was literally my entire life until I started using.

As a neurodivergent person, I never particularly enjoyed my dreams as they were always incredibly intense, for better or worse. Weed allowed me to experience dreamless sleep for the first time in my life, and that was the most well rested I'd ever felt up to that point. Taking tolerance breaks brings me right back to where I was prior to that, and reminds me why I took up the habit in the first place.

OMG thank you. I could not understand what was happening to me… definitely a good introduction for my ongoing study. ✌🏽

Very informative, and entertaining video. Thanks!

I have PTSD and in addition to that I was subjected to heavy psychological abuse over a long duration of time. I smoked cannabis to help me cope but I never actually got over it until I stopped smoking and was able to get some good REM sleep and my dreams returned to me. Today I feel much more healthy and psychologically stable.

Ive been wondering about this lately. Crazy good timing, thanks for all the hard work 👍

Thanks for your channel!

Really good video, I got a lots of answers to questions

Right now I am on a 100 day tolerance break and I’m on day 75. I can vouch that insomnia does come with the early days of withdrawal. It took about two weeks for my sleep schedule to get back to normal. Then came the very vivid dreams but I can say better sleep is not really a thing I experienced myself. I’ve gotta about the same amount of rest and had the same amount of energy throughout my days but I can say cannabis is a helping tool to go to sleep faster and I will pick back up on day 100 to see the new feelings I might experience from taking this long break.

The best part of quitting is the dreams. They get insanely vivid and otherworldly

Been smoking for over 25 years. Everyday , All day smoker. You are exactly right in my experience. Well done

Cool video bro! Thanks

I actually notice way more vivid dreams when I use it personally. I have been using to help me sleep for almost a year and I wake feeling rested and am able to fall asleep much faster than I have my whole life

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

Thank you for this video! Apparently the info

This is spot on with my experience. Ive been a smoker for 20yrs or so and when I smoke too much or too often it has negative effects. Everything from foggy mind to irritability. I still vape a bit but way less and I find it much more enjoyable this way. Also if you end up quitting after smoking for a lot or for a long time, expect to have some crazy vivid dreams and some troubles falling asleep for a bit. However, it will pass and your sleep will return to normal. If you do choose to smoke, make sure you're not abusing it. Discipline and moderation are key. If you find that you have to constantly smoke when you have it, then definitely steer away from that shit. Some people spend their whole lives just learning that one lesson.

I’m doing sober October after 15 years of daily smoking. This explains having a hard time falling asleep and why my dreams have been so wild. Extremely helpful video!

I've always had incredibly intense vivid dreams that sometimes cause me to wake up in extreme emotional states. I've been using MJ to sleep for 15 years now, and I love how it's suppressed my dreams. I sleep much better and don't wake as much, and wake up more rested and less emotional.

GREAT INFORMATION THANK YOU

Excellent vid wonderful info

I am currently on day 5 of my week THC break, I wanted to take a brake because my tolerance was so high that weed no longer had the same kick, the first few days it was hard for me to get to sleep so I would stay awake for 19-20 hours, the last 2 days I have been sleeping about 8 hours but like you mentioned I have been having some CRAZY dreams. I also feel so much more mentally sharp. One thing I have noticed though is I now feel more agitated at small things, but not in a horrible way, mundane things that I overlook before bother me and I have to do them now.

as someone with ptsd and major depressive disorder I found that I clinged to marijuna and was high all day for about a year. I found that proper therapy and medication works better for not only sleep but also overall quality of life. It's easier to find weed than it is to find help, I know, but its so much more worth it brothers and sisters.

Thank you SO much for an unbiased, fact-dense, quick video on this topic. I appreciate it so much. Every other paper/video on this topic seems to have been trying to prove what they *want* to be true.

The last part is solid

I've been suffering from insomnia after not having an issue with it for about a year, my life completely crumbled since it came back but i'm doing my best to get out of the hole

great video! I love the little illustrations. I recently switched to using CBN and CBD products together to help me sleep , with minimal or no THC and that has really been a game changer for my chronic insomnia.

I've been an on and off user my whole life and I've experienced all of this first hand. This video is so spot on. I'm currently pregnant and haven't smoked for 4 months and I sleep so much better than when I'm using and I'm dreaming again. They were pretty intense to start with but they've settled to the normal level now x

Thank you for this

Wow, when this one came up in my algo I knew they had nailed my profile. I also really appreciate the relatable, judgement-free tone here. Important food for thought, thank you 🙏✌️

Thank you so much for this! I suffer from PTSD, insomnia, depression and anxiety (Yay repeated traumatic experiences growing up and being a first responder!) so I used THC for sleep. I went from 2-4 hours a night to 4-6 hours and even longer when I first started using last year. I have noticed I don't dream (which is nice, my dreams were not good ones) but I do feel okay. I took a 5 day break and the first day I was awake for 24 hours and had 2 hours of sleep. The next day was closer to 22 hours awake and like 2 or 3 hours of sleep. I was a heavy user. Very heavy. So I think I might try cutting down and seeing what happens. I am actually going to shower and smoke right now lol. Thanks for this awesome vid. I love how approachable you make science communication!

I love this video. Despite having always been a pro-cannabis person, I've only used it to fall asleep (almost daily) for a few years of my life. Breaking away from it resulted in a few very, very bad nights of sleep (think 2-4 hours bad) but afterwards I almost never had insomnia as bad as I did at the start (the whole reason I started). I will now use occasionally (again, at night only) for recreation (rare) or when I'm going through an extremely tough time as a (non-ideal) coping mechanism that allows me to at least fall asleep... Dropping the habit afterwards can be hard when such a period happens, but combining insomnia with extreme stress = the worst possible combination for me. Currently in one of those episodes, GF left me in the middle of an extremely high stress period, taking our doggo and resulting in me having to find another place to live etc. Not looking forward to dropping the habit again, but to be honest I'm happy to at least get some sleep and somewhat relax.

Great video. ❤

I am so glad I stumbled on this video. I've been currently suffering a lot of sleep issues lately. And I'm also a chronic smoker.. This has been very helpful. Thank you

I genuinely love the fact that cannabis messes with how often you dream. I pretty consistently have bad dreams, specifically about being chased, so not dealing with that is really nice. Yes, the sleep might be "worse" on average, but compared to how rested I'd feel after a nightmare I'll take the weed any day.

As a long term smoker i found this very interesting, thanks for the info✌️

I stopped consuming THC three weeks ago, and I went from a solid 7-8 hours a night to about 5-6 hours a night. I'm having very lucid dreams now. I'm sticking with it for three months, then I'll reevaluate. I miss it a lot. Thanks for the video.

I'm High Asf RN

This was the sign I was needing. Thanks

What a nice video to watch... you saying that you did it make it more real and trusty. I smoke everyday, and every year i choose 1 month to be off it. I'm doing it right now, and it's always so strange how I know I can do it, but it's always hard. But the energy during the day is no doubt so much better. Maybe it's about this rem sleep. Thanks dude!

Started my detox. Been 10days and just had my 1st remembered dreams. Been smoking for over 15yrs but lucky hasnt effected ❤

I've been smoking cannabis since I was 14 for insomnia due to childhood trauma. I'm 32 now. I'm actually surprised to learn from you that some people have dreamless nights and/or a disrupted sleep schedule. For as long as I've been using cannabis I've had nothing but deep, dream-filled sleep. But as the old saying goes, it affects everyone differently. This video was very informative and I appreciate the time you took to research everything. I'm going to now start binge watching your channel. Also, you have earned my sub.

This 100% fits with my experience. I'm a lifelong insomniac - I have memories of my struggle with sleep going back as early as 4-5 years old. It's well and truly part of my biology. The first time I tried THC gummies as a sleep aid, I was delighted with the effects. I have since tried THC & CBD gummies and found them to be even better. But from the very beginning, I've held them back for emergency use during the worst of my insomnia. For the regular day to day, I rely on my old standbys of melatonin and behavior therapy. I had wanted to start slowly out of an abundance of caution (and cost), but quickly found that while it was a tremendous help, it always felt like it wasn't a good idea to use it all the time, so I've kept it to emergencies only, when my insomnia gets really bad. I feel like this video supports all of my personal conclusions, so I feel even better about continuing to use it exactly as I have been. (Until and unless additional research comes out to change my perspective on it.)

Thank you. Daily smoker for the last 50 years. I never considered myself a chronic user because I only smoked a couple times a day but this has been helpful. I think I'll try taking a break... I'll start first thing in the morning because it's too late today.

My experiences with my 20year weed habit are exactly what all your studies showed…I now smoke way less and life is more enjoyable not being so high all the time especially the daily use. Now when I light up I’m super giggly and excited to smoke, and the experience is so much better.

Thank you!! Month sober from weed so I love learning about the benefits and my REM sleep and dreams have been crazy! So vivid I’m so thankful to heal from this addiction

Was in the military for 7yrs. Got out couldn’t sleep, wake up from anxiety and almost throwing up from it. Happened every night. I tried cbd and thc, both give me the best sleep of my life. Stopped for the last 2 months for employment- right back to horrible sleep. Had zero positives not taking cbd or thc. When I tried them I quickly gained a high tolerance for cbd and tried the thc, never really got a tolerance for that.

Thanks for the information,

🎉 amazing content - thank you Boss 😊

Love to know more about ADHD medication and Marijuana use for sleep

Since Edibles are a different chemical synthesized through the liver I'm wondering what effect it has versus smoking it would be really awesome to have a separate video for this

l have been a stoner since l was 12, but l use it now more for pain relief than anything else. l had a 4 wheeler accident when l was 15 and it helps me with my back and leg pain.

Excellent video. I'd be curious to how vaping at different temperatures effects sleep. I know the plant releases fewer chemicals if vaped at lower temps... The REM reduction is so evident once you know it's a mechanism induced by THC. I swear it affects my memory negatively.

my sleep is about 6hrs when i'm not working nights, then it drops to 3-4 whether sober or not. i started waking up super early after i started, but it's hard to correlate as it coincided again with working nights. i thought i had lots of energy when i used to wake up with that 'hangover', but when i detox for 5+ days, i REALLY feel the difference in "quality" of sleep

I'm up at 3am right now. Thanks for the video. My experience matches many of the negative side effects listed. Very interesting. This requires some introspection.

Wow this vid was really good. I've been a frequent smoker and never really considered how it would effect sleep tbh. Definitely explains why I felt like I haven't had a dream since high school. I think its time to stop taking puffs a few hours before bed for me lol.

I’m so happy I found this video! A decade ago I was thrown into acute benzodiazepine withdrawal and thc oil literally saved my life. Now I think I’ve traded weed for benzos so I need to take a break. At least cold-turkeying weed can’t kill you. But I can’t wait to dream again! I miss it so much.

I'm 60y.o. and retired... I started smoking pot for the first time about 5-6 years ago for medicinal reasons, and of course, to just enjoy the high. I do notice at times that I'm more lethargic than my norm, but, for the most part, I get things done now that before I would procrastinate over. I'm so glad it's legal here in Washington state. Should've been the case decades ago.

I really appreciate how balanced and informative your videos are, your content on sleep and weed have been enormously helpful to me in finding a healthy relationship with weed. I'd say I smoke or use edibles 2/3 times a week some months of the year then always have periods of a month or 2 where I don't consume any. So far it's working quite well for me!

Thanks for the video bro. I smoke crazy and my sleeping habits are horrible ima test it out.

Wow, your video really appeared at the right time! Me too! Took the last month off, with the exception of a few gummies, but not every day. Like about three 5mg gummies per week. Feeling better, singing better, the dreams came in a huge wave but have mostly passed now. Going to plot a much more moderate future. Awesome fact about Canadian weed stores; in my little town we have no McDonald's, no Wendy's, no Starbucks, no big chains except a Subway shop...but we have two cannabis stores! Be well!

The dream part is most relatable to me. When I have a break from smoking, my dreams become wild and are often nightmarish. Very interesting.

This was an excellent video and right on the money, although I was surprised you didn’t go into a little more detail about the differences between Indica and sativa strains. I have taken Indica for sleep for many years now and it has been a lifesaver! But I do need to take a break every once in a while due to increased tolerance, and those brakes are never fun.

I had various problems, nothing I could pin down, but didn't sleep a lot, and felt tired quite a lot of the time. Out like a light now, wake up with the dawn, without an alarm. I still don't sleep a huge amount, but feel the sleep I do get refreshes me more.

I am 26 and have been smoking weed since I was 15 ish. I’m 27 days sober TODAY. I’m glad I watched this video, I was kinda curious about sleep as I’ve noticed a huge difference in my relationship with sleep since I stopped smoking. Last night I had a WILD dream and prior to deciding that I needed to quit smoking, I can’t remember the last time I actually dreamt…which is super weird. Also I would constantly take naps during the day but now I feel more energized and don’t need those naps anymore. Totally unrelated but everyone tells me I look different, granted I have lost some weight (the munchies were killing me lol) but I’ve also been told that I look much brighter - idk just what I’ve been hearing. I’m still debating whether I want to completely quit or just smoke maybe once a month or so. The only downside is I have been one of those people who can just smoke after work or whatever, I think if I go back to smoking, it will be even harder to quit again. So leaning towards never smoking again and maybe I need new friends 😅

I've seen this video on my feed like 4 or 5 times since it posted and I finally ended watching it. I was afraid it was going to be a weed-bashing video but I was happy to find that it wasn't! Full of great facts and made me see my own habits through a slightly different light, thank you for this video!

I've been off of marijuana for about 10 days now and my dreams have been so vivid lately, so this explains alot...I would say it has overall helped my sleep over the past few years but I agree, it's good to take a break from anything you consume frequently 🙏🏾

yes to this! I hate it when I raise my tolerance everything goes to the toilet. I smoked yesterday and I feel the drag everywhere. NOt even coffee woke me up as I expected...

All accurate to my experience. PTSD, insomnia, some anxiety and depression....It took me 2+ hours to go to sleep; can't shut off my brain. Indica knocks me out in 5-10 minutes. But the cons of dreams/less quality sleep is still a problem. I start waking up at 3-4 and often don't go back to sleep. I don't get REM until late morning, usually if I can get back to sleep (trackers are great). I've been considering trying to stop, but I also have to address some fairly mild sleep apnea. Was hoping to stay on the weed until I get use to whatever device I end up with. Suppose I can always go back to trazadone.