Addiction - don’t let the bear catch you | Steve Gill

Addiction - don’t let the bear catch you | Steve Gill | TEDxStanleyPark

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Addiction is universal and costs individuals, families and societies dearly. Around the world addicts are told that their recovery is up to them. But, with low self-esteem, they couldn’t care less about themselves. Not surprisingly, these addiction recovery approaches have a dreadful success rate. I learned a better way to recovery from addictions on the hard anvil of my personal experience.
Steve Gill is a peak performance results coach specializing in drug and alcohol addiction. His mission in life is to empower others to make massive shifts and find their purpose. He can be reached at steveresultscoach@gmail.com
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@pauldebruyn4389 2 жыл бұрын

I can totally relate to how I felt in to addiction that started at age 14 and only ended at age 40. I have been sober 8 years(2013 till current). I founded something to love more. My family. Now I strive to stay sober after praying "God help me, I can not do this on my own". Seven day's in rehab I had a incounter with God. I made a promise I will never drink alcohol again. Now it's my life commitment not to brake that promise. I pray for everyone known and unknown on this path to everlasting recovery. God bless.

@bordercollie1140 11 ай бұрын

I think that basically deep down that all human beings are selfish and the people who try to deny this are the most dangerous. If you want to get clear of any addiction it has to be for yourself, because if you're doing it for anyone else then you're doomed to failure. Accept your selfishness and then you can move forward.

@davidschofield7351 3 жыл бұрын

One of my big issues being an addict is I'll feel a need to drink before doing something difficult. Even when I accomplished the task at hand, instead of people around me respecting my accomplishment, they pitied or despised me because I got drunk first.

@iBangGOODMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Man I feel the same way about weed

@KneelBeforeZod. Жыл бұрын

They pitied you because you are pitiable. They despised you because you are despicable. Now go get yourself a drink.

@charlottehanna3860 3 жыл бұрын

Steve Gill. I've been running as fast as I can for 56 years. I hope that I won the race! "That six years old days", both parents were addicts. I forgive my mother. My dad, not so much.

@MT-tx7bu 5 жыл бұрын

Addiction is a shame train and once on that train, the path a head gets unclear. I can see where it would be important to find purpose, but to also understand that no matter what the purpose is, it's important, more important than drinking.

@PorshaOnAJourney 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I started my channel to help others struggling with addiction and recovery like I was. Please feel free to check it out. Thanks in advance 😘

@GabrielSantos_28 7 жыл бұрын

THAT'S MY COACH RIGHT THERE BABY!!!! STEVE GILL!!!

@kieshadobie8143 2 жыл бұрын

This really made sense to my conscience.. ty girl blessings to everyone that is suffering and ty those choosing not to suffer....

@A.O.K-Jamie 2 жыл бұрын

Can't get enough of this video. I wish there were more. Your way that you deliver blows my mind still to this day. He is the first person to move me with a differnt story he told my class. First time I cried in 10 years it was a joyful cry behind the centre in the field for once I was happy to be alone.

@proudrosemom 5 жыл бұрын

Amazingly I had many bear dreams in my early months of recovery. Powerful

@ravindrasinghkushwaha1803 3 жыл бұрын

Did you see the dream of alcohol or any drug?

@gw593 2 жыл бұрын

Jeez I can really relate to the cookie jar story..I was that kid. Constantly. 2 years sober now tho.

@ericdewitt8142 3 жыл бұрын

I can relate. I'm off to rehab soon

@amparowalsh 2 жыл бұрын

You are a blessing …. Thank you for your brave testimony and you work

@robertmurdock8164 Жыл бұрын

The true nature of addiction is something that is intensely felt when it becomes chronic Everything becomes blurred and your own perceptions are the only ones that matter When the stigma and shame becomes intense one loses his or hers self esteem and sense of self worth Even today I find it difficult to look back because it’s hard to deal with When the thought of ones real condition becomes conscious a person can never be the same Recovery isn’t a celebration no it’s like climbing a mountain that you never scale but it’s one step and one day at a time

@asha36636 2 жыл бұрын

Mind blowing

@hairbydh8059 5 жыл бұрын

Incredible🙏 Five years sobriety🙏 and you put so much into words...what would be the cost? Thankyou, for the reminder and those words🙏

@rankaburzan1871 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing speaker with a powerful message. Please listen and learn.

@MattONeillRealEstate 4 жыл бұрын

This is powerful. Steve Gill is an inspiration to the world, and to me

@chabella123 Жыл бұрын

He has alot of significant points. In the end of the day you can't help an addict who does not want to work on their recovery. Alot of what he is saying sounds like AA. call it what you want to call it.

@bordercollie1140 11 ай бұрын

Totally agree with your comment.

@jacquelineway 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve for sharing your story. Be honest about your addiction it will truly inspire so many.

@ehbaboo 7 жыл бұрын

Personal, passionate and powerful!

@maddyv4840 5 жыл бұрын

I have a fiend who is battling addiction, but he is in denial so I feel a little helpless. What can I do on my end to help?I am so glad that you are recovered. God Bless You!

@dadsandsons 5 жыл бұрын

Maddy V give him a book on recovery and/or take him to a 12 Step meeting

@maddyv4840 5 жыл бұрын

sundip ghedia, Thank you. I will. Bless you.

@dadsandsons 5 жыл бұрын

Check out Recovery by Rami Shapiro

@mcsorley78 5 жыл бұрын

if you want to truly help him, them simply show love for him whether he is using or not. Tell him you will love him regardless and do so. Show affection for him either way, and just support him and his actions in any way that you can. Addicts tend to use drugs to fill a void, to essentially replace love. When we are loved our bodies release Oxycontin, which makes us feel amazing, this happens in both the giver and receiver of love. Honestly if you show him unconditional love no matter if he is using or not, you will see a massive step in recovery. Addiction has nothing to do with free will, it isn't a sickness, it isn't a dependence, it is essentially a coping mechanism for the lack of love, whether it's due to lack of self esteem, parents not caring for them in the present or past, lack of a relationship, love them no matter what and they will use the substance less and less. The more a person feels the need to stop the use of a drug yet uses it anyway (addiction) the less they eventually love themselves, which is what spirals out of control, you need to be the love for them that they lack for themselves. This is coming from a current addict who is trying to recovery, honestly give my advice a go. I promise/can almost guarantee significant results.

@PorshaOnAJourney 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I started my channel to help others struggling with addiction and recovery like I was. Please feel free to check it out. Thanks in advance 😘

@lorizigler9084 7 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing! love you!

@joyputnam7714 6 жыл бұрын

You are so inspiring Steve. I'm so grateful you keep choosing recovery, because you are powerfully impacting so many people.

@PorshaOnAJourney 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I started my channel to help others struggling with addiction and recovery like I was. Please feel free to check it out. Thanks in advance 😘

@brettmaletic7337 7 жыл бұрын

Way to go, Steve! Keep it up, brother.

@DaylinBoucher 7 жыл бұрын

Well done man. I am happy your doing what you love and are passionate about. Your awesome 😆

@cedarcove9728 3 жыл бұрын

OPPOSITE OF ADDICTION IS CONNECTION

@ratabahbinteqamarrbq4660 3 жыл бұрын

Nop bro don't believe what one person's opinion says ,believe in thousand years of experienced psychology and neuroscience

@mauricioBrunsMd 3 жыл бұрын

So I have a “conected adiction “to alcohol? Thanks for the great comment

@brookedraper9296 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I agree, the opposite of addiction is true connection!

@Lost-n-fount 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could get the help I need . I know I have a problem and need help. I listen to these to try and stay sober. Any positive comments or help would wonderful

@stephansnow7777 2 жыл бұрын

Never give up my friend. You rock!

@rowanfrancis9011 2 жыл бұрын

Pray

@KJoe28 2 жыл бұрын

Never give up. You’re worth it. Sending love and hugs

@rowanfrancis9011 2 жыл бұрын

Day 1

@gailoleagaonthemove 11 ай бұрын

I love your approach to helping those who are addicted. I am not addicted but have loved ones who are. Are you available by phone?

@Phuqmang 7 жыл бұрын

Good job Steve.

@Nithion 3 жыл бұрын

i feel like ted talks are subtle way to flex

@jackedkerouac4414 3 жыл бұрын

They are and so are AA meetings

@chikaobichukwu1430 3 жыл бұрын

This is powerful. Have learnt a lot from it. Inspiring

@georgehenry4435 2 жыл бұрын

Just got out of rehab

@SunShine-yk9ge 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@melissajhaynes 7 жыл бұрын

Steve, was such a pleasure to meet you and hear your heartfelt message

@PorshaOnAJourney 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I started my channel to help others struggling with addiction and recovery like I was. Please feel free to check it out. Thanks in advance 😘

@christiancamargo5871 Жыл бұрын

I hate this sickness. I dont want it. I hope this time is for good. My fam needs me.i need them

@francisgallant1479 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@notoriouslyfamousmusic7270 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah man but some people need something else. I didn’t find anything in this video. I wish I would’ve but I didn’t...

@brooksdejour22 3 жыл бұрын

Looking for self esteem recovery and found this... keep searching brother

@lurocc 7 жыл бұрын

Great lessons...Jay didn't die in vain

@charlottehanna3860 3 жыл бұрын

Parrotta?

@BUGZYLUCKS Жыл бұрын

thx

@downbntout 2 жыл бұрын

I knew cookies were a gateway drug!

@downbntout 2 жыл бұрын

(truer for me than you know)

@jc8258 3 жыл бұрын

12th January 2021 8:54 p. m.

@terranhealer 3 жыл бұрын

A sobering thought: this is the garden of Eden, and there is a snake in the garden, and Cain is my brother - or am I Cain?

@benjobonto7085 4 жыл бұрын

Nice👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@BasedJew Жыл бұрын

He shouldn’t have had his old best friend as his client as it’s bad practice

@ilikepasta99 2 жыл бұрын

Dude I can garentee u your addiction did not begin when you snuck a few cookies as a toddler.

@jaredapplehans3692 3 жыл бұрын

There is no adrenaline rush going into addiction!! And its not a choice!!! I didn't wake up one day and say "hmm, I feel like loosing all my friends. Pushing away all my family. Spending all my money. Selling my cars and all my stuff. Loosing my job. And ultimately going down the path towards death for the next 3 years!" This really makes me mad!

@eddiespagetti8395 2 жыл бұрын

Your a victim of 12 step brainwash. Or just blind. You had CHOICE all along. Grow up take responsibility. Stop the nonsense excuse how bad you lost everything.. we all have lost. Now sober and clean we CHOOSE to never use again. Your a victim of you believe you have.a disease. Ya jackass disease coward disease. Man up and stop make excuse for your behaviour. Using drugs has ALLWAYS been a choice. I see you still choose to be a victim , so chances are you relapse in and out of 12 step groups ?? I am right. Grow up and think for yourself because using and addiction is allways a choice. Such a cop out. Your a victim of disease ya sure

@rowanfrancis9011 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm 🙏

@eustab.anas-mann9510 Жыл бұрын

He makes it seem so easy. *Just go to rehab bro, just find your motivation to stop using bro. Just stop doing drugs bro*

@tarawasinger 2 жыл бұрын

🔥

@TTolland 3 жыл бұрын

Not everyone has the luxury of being sent to rehab and this guy couldn’t be more unrelatable, how much more can one person be “Horray for me!”

@jatee8242 2 жыл бұрын

Eh I mean everyone struggles bro. Dude is still a human. ✌🏼

@QuinnStone 2 жыл бұрын

You totally missed the message bro 🤦

@azblondi2730 2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing..super happy he is doing good, successful, etc. But, sometimes, a person who is big into their own ego, that needs it to be feed, just means he possibly replaced his addiction to substances to his addiction to acceptance, popularity, being praised, adored by others, etc. Hope he keeps doing well. He does have great ideas, but it just feels weird to listen to if you have ever dealt with narcissism.

@QuinnStone 2 жыл бұрын

@@azblondi2730 I think y’all are missing the message here. And isn’t everyone switching addictions for other addictions? Working out, school, work, hobbies… don’t forget that habits/ addictions mean the exact same thing. If this guys addiction is sharing his story and how he stays sober so others can see it’s possible… than my only thought is that maybe this message wasn’t meant for you, and that’s ok. Not everyone is on the same level or same path. That’s not saying one is better than the other, we’re all just on different journeys. 🥰

@misssblissxxx Жыл бұрын

I use to think the same thing until I was sent to rehab. I jumped through hoops by going to an addictions clinic and it took a few months of asking MSP, but finally they approved it. The second time I went 3 years later, I maxed out my visa to go because my life is worth more than 20k. My visa is still maxed out and that was last summer, but I’m alive. There is no luxury when it comes to rehab, you just have to choose what is important.

@danieldonascimentoaraujo3221 4 жыл бұрын

deferente

@JD-iu2xh 3 жыл бұрын

This was the biggest self congratulatory Ted Talk I've ever heard. It's truly cringe worthy, the guy is hilarious.

@LakeMusicx 3 жыл бұрын

really cringy

@eustab.anas-mann9510 Жыл бұрын

*CURE your ADDICTION with ONE WEIRD LITTLE TRICK*

@gho6239 7 жыл бұрын

Big ups bro..get at me if u ever wanna talk

@PorshaOnAJourney 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I started my channel to help others struggling with addiction and recovery like I was. Please feel free to check it out. Thanks in advance 😘

@maxjulien7353 2 жыл бұрын

I want a joint

@vincentdublino7136 5 жыл бұрын

Same old Rehab mbo,jbo

@dondressel4802 5 жыл бұрын

Shiawasenaneko maybe so but at least he’s trying to make a change

@chriswinter7561 3 жыл бұрын

Not the best Talk about recovery...

@TheSpicyPotatoe 4 жыл бұрын

who else feels like they swallowed a red pill?😂

@PorshaOnAJourney 4 жыл бұрын

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@aliqureshi2494 4 жыл бұрын

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@PorshaOnAJourney 4 жыл бұрын

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