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A model who smoked weed every day for nine years has revealed the horrific withdrawal symptoms she went through after giving it up for good.
Suede Brooks, from Las Vegas, Nevada, took to TikTok to speak candidly about her cannabis use that saw her going through a pound of marijuana every three months.
The 22-year-old, who indicated she had been smoking the substance since age just 13, shared how she had suffered cold sweats, vomiting and insomnia after kicking the habit.
But Suede said that quitting was ‘the best thing that she could have ever done’ as followers rushed to praise her for moving forward with her life.
Suede Brooks, from Las Vegas, Nevada, took to TikTok to speak candidly about her cannabis use that saw her going through a pound of marijuana every three months
The 22-year-old, who indicated she had been smoking the substance since age just 13, shared how she had suffered cold sweats, vomiting and insomnia after kicking the habit
In the clip, which has been viewed more than two million times, Suede sits in her room wearing a white bra as she talks to camera about her struggles.
She begins: ‘I’m officially two months sober from smoking. Let’s talk about it.’
The YouTuber continued: ‘I’ve been smoking every single day for the past nine years and I haven’t taken a break. It finally got to me.
‘The hardest part was the first week. I was getting cold sweats, vomiting, I couldn’t sleep – it was seriously the worst. I genuinely never wish that feeling upon anyone.
‘I never drink ever. I think it’s disgusting. I’ve just never been a fan of it so anytime I would go out, I would just smoke…
‘And for the longest time I never thought I had a problem with it until I realized the amount of money I was spending.
‘I was going through a pound every three months – and if you smoke weed, you know how expensive that is.’
As of January 2023, a pound of cannabis was said to cost $1,298, according to Statista, but the price has fluctuated in recent years.
This means that Suede has been spending upwards of $5,100 a year on marijuana.
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The influencer continued: ‘Now we’re going to get into the changes I’ve felt just this past two months of being sober. Like I said, the first week was absolutely miserable but once you get over the first week it gets easier and easier.
‘I feel so much more confident. I feel like I’m actually on the same wavelength as everyone in the universe, which is a very weird feeling.
‘I’m actually able to leave my house now without having anxiety attacks… Overall I feel so much more energetic, I feel so much more inspired to make content – I always felt like I never wanted to film when I was high, and basically I was high all the time.’
Suede said she and her best friend quit at the same time, and that having the mutual support ‘helps so much’
Suede said that quitting was ‘the best thing that she could have ever done’ as followers rushed to praise her for moving forward with her life
She uploaded the clip alongside a caption that read ‘thought I would open up a bit’ – and dozens of followers flooded the comments with praise over her decision
Suede said she and her best friend quit at the same time, and that having the mutual support ‘helps so much.’
The social media star concluded: ‘I genuinely think it was the best thing that I could have ever done and if you are out there wanting to stop smoking I’m telling you, just get through the first four days and your life will change.’
She uploaded the clip alongside a caption that read ‘thought I would open up a bit’ – and dozens of followers flooded the comments with praise over her decision.
One wrote: ‘I feel like no one shares their addiction so this was amazing. So much more relatable.’
Another added: ‘I’m so proud of you babe. I’m glad you feel better.’
And a third simply said: ‘Thank you queen for sharing.’
Suede is a well-known figure in the social media space who rose to fame in her early teenage years after starting her own YouTube channel ‘as an escape from severe bullying’
Suede is a well-known figure in the social media space who rose to fame in her early teenage years after starting her own YouTube channel ‘as an escape from severe bullying.’
In her videos, Suede would open up about her day-to-day life as well as show off her personal style, skincare routine and her go-to makeup looks.
In 2022, she was romantically linked with rapper Drake, who is nearly 15 years her senior.
A source told ET at the time that the pair were ‘having fun together’ and had been ‘yacht hopping.’
The duo, who have many friends in common, were reportedly seen looking ‘sweet’ while ‘whispering in each other’s ears and laughing’ during a hangout in St. Tropez – but it is not thought that the relationship developed further.
