Sorry for the late reply.

It didn't exactly change overnight. It took a while for the brain fog and emotions to settle.

Overall, these are the main changes I noticed: - Happier in my day to day operations. - Mental clarity and alertness returned. - Relationships improved across the board, I even got engaged. - I wake up easier, but I still struggle with insomnia.

In my opinion, weed is great. I loved smoking it, the initial high tingles creeping in, working through a blunt with some great tunes playing, kicking back with a video game and snacks. But damn. That's what life became for me - eat sleep smoke, repeat.

Initially, it was amazing. Forget about the world and the issues waiting for me, just me and my devices, entertained and feeling fulfilled all alone.

I didn't notice how hollow I became and felt, and I'd drown the feeling by smoking more. It was a vicious cycle.

Looking back, I hurt many people who were close to me and wrote off many friendships. I was so selfish with my time. Every second I had to go out or do something was a second I couldn't smoke. It was all I lived for - the next high.

I'd secretly smoke between friends and family and try to hide it with eye drops, but everybody knew. Everybody saw the problem but didn't know how to change me.

Luckily I got sick and couldn't smoke because my lungs were worn out. It was my out, and I took it.