WHY TAKING BREAKS FROM WEED MAKES THE RELATIONSHIP BETTER

We’re just coming out of the winter holidays and I’ll be honest, the last few months have been a bit up and down for me.

I stopped using cannabis for a couple of months before winter and it wasn’t some clean, linear journey.

There were highs and lows, good days and shit days, and a lot of lessons in between.

I shared quite a bit of that process on my videos, so if you’re interested you can find it on YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok.

Now I’m back with Santa María, and honestly, it feels good.

But the relationship feels different.

First thing I noticed straight away was my tolerance.

It’s back to something that actually makes sense.

Before, I was puff puff puffing on the Puffco, smashing rosin every day, and barely feeling anything.

At one point I was spending three to four grand a month just to maintain a feeling that wasn’t even that enjoyable anymore.

That’s the moment where you have to get honest with yourself.

Because when something that once felt supportive starts feeling compulsive, it’s usually not the plant.

It’s the relationship.

Taking a break gave my nervous system space to reset.

It gave my body time to breathe.

And more importantly, it gave me clarity around why I was using in the first place.

This is why I talk about breaks so much.

Not quitting.

Not demonising cannabis.

And definitely not shaming anyone for using it.

I’ll probably never quit weed completely myself.

I don’t believe that’s the answer.

But I do believe that stepping back from time to time is one of the most respectful things you can do, both for yourself and for the plant.

Cannabis is not light.

It’s not just a casual habit.

It’s one of the strongest psychoactive medicines on the planet.

And when you treat it like background noise, it loses its power and you lose your connection to it.

Taking a break allows you to recalibrate.

Your tolerance drops.

Your sensitivity comes back.

Your intention sharpens.

And when you return, you’re not just consuming, you’re actually relating.

For me, that shift has been huge.

I’m using less.

I’m feeling more.

And I’m way more aware of when I’m choosing to connect and when I might be tempted to escape.

That awareness alone changes everything.

So no, this isn’t a message about quitting weed.

It’s about checking in with yourself.

It’s about asking whether the relationship you have with it is actually serving you right now.

Sometimes the most conscious thing you can do is step away for a bit.

Not to punish yourself.

But to come back cleaner, clearer, and more respectful.

That’s been my experience.

And it’s one I’m genuinely grateful for.

Happy New Year ;-)