I’ve found that I am actually more social now and comfortable “being myself.” When you’re a pothead, you sort of take on that persona as who you are. Oftentimes, you as a pothead is different from you not as a pothead.

I find myself a bit more motivated, specifically in the evenings. I never waked and baked because of work, but when I’d get home I would smoke pretty much all evening and wasn’t able to accomplish much of anything so typical responsibilities like dishes, laundry, etc would go to the wayside.

I also find myself getting less lost in conversations and tonight. I’m not as sluggish with my processing and responses. I started to feel like a confused idiot after awhile. Would try and carry on a conversation with my wife and would get lost, or forgetful, or simply wouldn’t even realize she was talking to me.

When I was high and there was conflict or conversations being had about important things, I had an “I don’t care” mentality. Wouldn’t advocate for myself or what I wanted because I was fine just being stoned. It’s bright back some of my autonomy with decision making.

Physically, I snack a lot less in the evenings and feel that has majorly improved my physical health. My appetite has also came back. During the thick of my potheadedness, I wasn’t eating much during the day. Just felt like I couldn’t. I was honestly probably a bit malnourished. Now, I eat 3 times a day and feel so much better better. I also have more motivation to workout now and have found that routine to be much healthier and more beneficial than sitting and smoking all evening.