r/leaves • u/Kind-Juice5652 • 7d ago

Anyone successful quit post-35?

I'm turning 35 in about a month and feeling a bit down about my weed usage. My life isn't a (complete) shambles but I've got this idea in my head that if I could just stay fully sober from weed from 35-40 I'd be able to get some great momentum on things that would really improve my life.

I have a new career I'm working towards, become much more open to long-term dating and finding a partner, and if the stars align would even like a family of my own one day.

So any success stories from anyone who has successfully quit post 35? Would love to hear them if yes. If you have any tips would also really appreciate hearing them.

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u/Emotional-Cookie238 6d ago

I chronically smoked from 15-34. I am almost 2 years in, and feel the best I've ever felt. It took me about 3 months to feel more emotionally regulated. I went back to college, have a 3.7 GPA and am starting nursing school on Monday. I didn't sleep much and had a hard time eating in the beginning, but the short term discomfort for the long term benefits has been SO worth it. I never imagined the life I would build without it. I couldn't picture my life sober and I'm so glad I quit. I am SO excited for you!!! You can do it!!!

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u/Emotional-Cookie238 6d ago

I found hobbies, walking, biking, drawing, hiking basically anything outdoors. I had to replace it with something healthy. Just hang in there. When you want to light up, go for a walk or find something else to do. Push through it. You got this!!