Addiction: Tomorrow Is Going To Be Better Brandon Novak's Story

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To keep up with The Addiction Series please go to / theaddictionseries . Do not take my content and upload it under any video channels. Brandon Novak is probably know to most people as a pro skater, actor on Viva La Bam, Jackass and author of the addiction book Dreamseller. Brandon has done it all and lost it all. He's been sober for over two years at the time of this interview. This is his story. You can call Brandon to get help at this number 610 314 6747 Recorded in the studio at www.ac-tv.org
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@hfernandez88 Жыл бұрын

I watched this video a year ago with 1 day sober. I'm watching it again tonight with 1 year sober.

@TrouserTrumpet Жыл бұрын

Awesome work! Be very proud of yourself!

@motorheadschwaby8087 11 ай бұрын

Amazing!!!!! Congratulations

@Vaiphui 7 ай бұрын

Continue the genre at job.

@hunterfpv5201 7 ай бұрын

Congratz I’m proud of u man

@JunkNGrind 6 ай бұрын

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️

@jonahshank8900 Жыл бұрын

“Sobriety has given me everything drugs and alcohol promised me” 109 days sober today 💙

@charleneellis9261 Жыл бұрын

How you doing?

@carlosbent5046 Жыл бұрын

Well done my ,g, 🙏

@OrangeDiamond33 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been sober for about 2 years. Don’t know how many days that is and I don’t care. For me keeping track of the days was a reminder of exactly how long ago I was a fuck up. I believe at a certain point you should just put it behind you and forget about it instead of constantly reminding yourself of your mistakes and white knuckling your way through life.

@austinpaquin2465 Жыл бұрын

Going through opiate withdrawal right now at 30 years old. Sad af... but I'm going through withdraw because I'm choosing too.

@mikealvarez3651 Жыл бұрын

@@austinpaquin2465 stick with it. You’re saving your life

@Screwytea69 Ай бұрын

Who here in 2024 and listening to it over and over because of how powerful Brandon’s message is

@brittanyraines6508 10 ай бұрын

20 years of addiction, lost it all a million times. Treatments after programs, after county jails… And here I am. Will be sober 1 year in 3 days, on my mother’s 61st birthday. 09/01.

@dickmullen3750 9 ай бұрын

Thats a miracle.

@milky55 3 ай бұрын

Legend - bless you - we will make it.. congradulations and wishing you the best

@danielkarnestad840 Ай бұрын

❤️

@budz.1274 4 жыл бұрын

I’m starting my heroin detox TODAY. Pray for me, please. I will get through this.

@armandocast4962 4 жыл бұрын

Was up man you good

@Mistwalker67 4 жыл бұрын

Its worth it.

@TMMPdumbasses 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you are clean bud

@chrischepulis5670 3 жыл бұрын

Hope all is well my friend

@morganvi598 3 жыл бұрын

hell yeah brother. 6 months later i hope this went well for you..

@TheGrayWarbler 6 жыл бұрын

"sobriety has given me everything drugs and alcohol promised me" powerful

@pspence1963 5 жыл бұрын

That would be a nice tattoo if you're into tattoos

@bubbles8874 5 жыл бұрын

Words to live by

@nightmare50g 5 жыл бұрын

Can somebody explain to me what this mean l feel l need to know 🤷🤷🤷

@shanepowers4887 5 жыл бұрын

Nightmare50g he’s basically saying that every time he got drunk and high was because he was “promised” a better life from the drugs, that he would be happier. But in reality sobriety has given him all those things he was looking for when he was getting high. Now he is happy without drugs and alcohol.

@meltingpotmeme6181 5 жыл бұрын

Negative, if drugs were legal not only would prices be a tiny fraction of what they currently cost. But the ill affects from them would be lessened to such a degree that they would be as easy as antidepressants to get off of and as impacting as a cup of coffee. This is both subjective and factual. Some stances ive never let up on over the years. This is one of them. Good day.

@77tr776 9 ай бұрын

When he said “Somewhere along the line that party became a full time job that paid nothing but pain and misery.” That hit close man.

@mumik1750 Жыл бұрын

Watched this in rehab. 3 years ago Thank you, Brandon. 885 days sober today. You are not alone.

@DAYDR3AMA Жыл бұрын

I watched this in Rehab too

@michaelhawking9510 Жыл бұрын

Fucking A 885 is crazy congratulations man. Hopefully I can get to one

@AlmightyLoud Жыл бұрын

how did u watch youtube at rehab, they gave us tablets but no youtube😒. im about to probably go back cuz i started opiates, my ex left me so ive been indulging more to cover up that heartbreak but its not just her, its everything i been thru life just beat tf outa me.

@kipronokiprotich2351 Жыл бұрын

@@AlmightyLoudHey there! It's the hardest thing overcoming stuff like heartbreaks and disappointments especially when you're an addict but believe that it's always darkest before the light. Seek help if you have to, talk to someone and most importantly take it in stride. Always remember that people are out here going through worse stuff than you. You gotta seize your destiny by putting your recovery first. Godspeed!

@joshs7981 11 ай бұрын

fuck yeah homie

@briandolan949 3 жыл бұрын

This video is saving me from relapse, right at this very moment...

@dantemagliari1073 3 жыл бұрын

How’s it going man you still good?

@BS-dq1kz 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you’re still doing well! It’s no fun going through withdrawals.

@ngiamps9341 3 жыл бұрын

Hang in there bro!

@thegoats20 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it homie.

@tripp9304 3 жыл бұрын

If I can do it, you can do it. Don’t give up. There is light @ the end of the tunnel.

@jimmycole855 3 жыл бұрын

“Sobriety has given me everything that drugs and alcohol promised me”

@CrystalNicole13 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing.

@chrisarm3047 3 жыл бұрын

True shit my man! The other side is beautiful when you stay strong and give it a chance

@christinaainsworth7781 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 8 days clean!!!! I felt this

@katieaherne9933 3 жыл бұрын

how did you do it ? was it N/A ? i’m in na and love it well done 👏

@itzAurora_Xoxo 3 жыл бұрын

I swear that made me tear up ..I'm not an addict, but I have ppl close to Me who are

@ryliearensdorf6039 Жыл бұрын

been sober for 43 days today. we do recover. if you’re reading this and are thinking of going sober, this is your sign. i have it on my heart to give someone courage and encouragement. you can do this. never give up.

@Bob-kk2vg Жыл бұрын

I hope you’re right Rylie because this stuff is getting old.

@briantarkington4785 Жыл бұрын

The withdrawls are gone, but does the depression ever go away? It's been almost a month

@jessie9708 Жыл бұрын

Im havung an extremely hard time rn im almost at rock bottom :( rdy to give in and give up

@Mehjustforfun Жыл бұрын

don't give up Jessie u got this,

@AverageJoe1006 Жыл бұрын

@@jessie9708 hi there i am at day 10 or so but its terrible i feel so fatigued. How are you doing?

@crazybub11 Жыл бұрын

Spent 2 months in hell to get sober. First 10 days with zero sleep, laying in bed crying to myself. It's been almost 8 years now and I remind myself every day of what I had to go through to be free again. I love seeing people on this side of the line.

@tyronwhite5739 Жыл бұрын

Can u help me I want to be normal so bad

@willthomas7666 Жыл бұрын

^ get clean, get out of your comfort zone by telling ppl/ at meetings what is going on, that imo will be the first step, pray and mean what you say, ^ all of this I’m saying is going to be hard at first, but from my experience you have to get out of your comfort zone and do things you would normally not do or nothing is going to change, each day after this will likely get easier, but your likely going to have multiple hard days it’s just the reality

@brendaleary9281 Жыл бұрын

@@tyronwhite5739 You are normal. It’s what you do and what it does to you that’s not normal. You are worth living free. I’ve been clean and sober for over 18 years. I focused on the ‘ No Matter What “ slogan and I have never use again. Love yourself. You are worth it just like him , me and everyone else 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@loveistheanswer5924 11 ай бұрын

To what drug you have been addicted too? 🙂

@loveistheanswer5924 11 ай бұрын

@@tyronwhite5739What drug are you on? 🙂

@trippstephens6934 4 жыл бұрын

1 month clean of Fentanyl & Heroin. Stay strong to everyone that needs to hear it.

@alexandersamuelsson8753 4 жыл бұрын

Good job! I’m hooked on benzo, it’s hard as hell to quit. Stay strong brother 🙏🏽

@anro1924 4 жыл бұрын

One day at a time:-). Keep going!!!!

@kenji101onspot 4 жыл бұрын

Hell ya dude keep strong

@davidschmidt270 3 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏

@Vicari0usly 3 жыл бұрын

keep going strong. there’s always light at the end of the tunnel❤️

@veirstim 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Brandon. My name is Tim. I'm an alcoholic. I'm sitting in my room right now watching this because my virtual AA meeting got cancelled. Im trying really hard. People like you help.

@TyFactorCGI 3 жыл бұрын

Love you man

@daniellytle9289 3 жыл бұрын

keep it up from, a fellow alcoholic

@maxcarter8080 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yea Tim. Proud of you. Keep it up

@asharperimage 3 жыл бұрын

Hey how can i get into this virtual AA?

@jamesmartin3533 3 жыл бұрын

I'm clean an sober,my name is James martin text me,I'll be ur friend,I got 2 years sober off alcohol,weed,cigarettes!

@RelentlessOhiox Жыл бұрын

I remember watching this in the living room in rehab with about 8 of my mates about 3 years ago. I was the only alcoholic. Everyone else was there for heroin or meth. And it didn't matter. He spoke volumes to all of us. 2 years sober now.

@danielkarnestad840 Ай бұрын

❤️

@CodysCountry 9 ай бұрын

5 months sober thanks to this 5 years ago I found out the power of sobriety and knowing I’m not alone.

@MyMakersMarker 7 ай бұрын

That's amazing! I pray you got 6 months now! If not, keep coming back!

@danielkarnestad840 Ай бұрын

❤️

@kellsbellls 4 жыл бұрын

"My triggers are when my eyelids open" so true

@bossmonl.a2035 3 жыл бұрын

Word

@Jugg215 3 жыл бұрын

As real as it gets

@jessilynn4952 3 жыл бұрын

I almost fell off my chair! So incredibly true!

@ryanpatrickwhite97 3 жыл бұрын

Bet that son, all day, all night. Turn away from the Occult and do a 180 towards Jesus Christ, it is the only way. Stay away from Catholicism and call NO MAN Father. Word.

@BuckeyeCory 3 жыл бұрын

@Einsatzgruppen B ever had a dream ur getting high, then wake up & u don’t really have any & get pissed?

@nathanarievlis3985 3 жыл бұрын

If anyone is curious... Brandon just celebrated 5 years of sobriety. Good luck to anyone trying to start or continue their own. I think about you guys everyday.

@luckyme7611 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was very curious and was gonna look it up 😊

@brandysigmon9066 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!! God for Brandon. I have had one relapse in 12 years clean, I'm only human, we all are only human

@c.elizabeth4503 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that

@nanali7245 3 жыл бұрын

HELL F*CK YEAH!!! CONGRATS BRANDON!!!

@davidmaslow399 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathan! I overdosed last Thursday. Im staying away from shit.

@vaanbeats6159 Жыл бұрын

540 days sober today 🙏🏽 I watch this every once in a while when I feel down and want to use.

@ReeseChown Жыл бұрын

This guy is so fluid, sharp and well spoken. Bam needs to hear this.

@asylumDAYS 7 ай бұрын

Bam is a kid inside an adult…🤷🏻‍♂️

@jamesmason9016 7 ай бұрын

Bam don't give a fu

@alexmurphy5289 3 ай бұрын

Bam is intensely mentally ill at this point

@riadean 3 жыл бұрын

This was brutally honest. When he said I didn't lose it, I gave it away. I felt that shit in my spirit.

@chrishinz537 2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@blackdonaldtrump3869 2 жыл бұрын

Me too holy shit

@lg0592 Жыл бұрын

Same here

@sykez5916 Жыл бұрын

Same

@scottsnell6538 Жыл бұрын

Same

@mikeprong2426 4 жыл бұрын

100 weeks + 1 day alcohol free. Typing this brings tears to my eyes. If I can stop, anyone can.

@n3wy3ar83 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike for being sober! I’m 2 days clean and I can’t wait to be 100 weeks

@kylechrestman6955 3 жыл бұрын

I tell people that all the time Mike. I was as bad as I could be without being dead. Treatment, meetings, and higher powers, and I’ve been clean since August 23, 2016. Thank God. So yeah, anyone can do it!!!

@terrancewilliamsdonnawilli4691 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful real story

@terrancewilliamsdonnawilli4691 3 жыл бұрын

Wow

@dollyjeanstevens 3 жыл бұрын

I hope I can do it. I am tired and begging God!

@tomplevin34 9 ай бұрын

Just getting back into sobriety after a minor slip up. This video is helping and will continue to help.

@simonpitt7204 8 ай бұрын

Keep going, bro. Take it a Day at a time. Have you tried a 12 step programme?

@Julienbeaudry89 8 ай бұрын

One day at a time tom, keep up the good work!

@fergal2424 8 ай бұрын

you got this. keep it up.

@Sncedayone 3 ай бұрын

Minor? It's always major

@meggy10 11 ай бұрын

My son gave up 3 moths ago.Died at the hospital.My ❤ broke into a milion pieces😢😢😢.Mama of a young beautiful boy.I can't live, don't want to live without him.

@mattdickey2717 6 жыл бұрын

Novak is the most real, generous guy I’ve ever talked to. Last year I called the number on his FB page. He talked to me for an hour and 20 more times over the next month. He offered any help I needed, and showed me there is more to life than pills.

@unshelledgaming5348 6 жыл бұрын

Matt Dickey where is his number

@PessoRx 6 жыл бұрын

thats freaking kool dude! hope ur doing well

@bonzo 6 жыл бұрын

That's genius fair play to him

@dazzads859 6 жыл бұрын

Matt that's amazing. I hope you're doing well

@D9Beats 6 жыл бұрын

Hey, Matt. Hope you are doing better!! Pills are a dangerous road. Much love! Keep it up.

@reddiver7293 4 жыл бұрын

69 years old, working on year 22 of sobriety. Everyone has their own recovery talk. But once you've got some clean time, Life becomes a friend instead of a test of endurance.

@randalgibbons8822 3 жыл бұрын

22 years for me also. The simple life..God's either everything or he's nothing. Be blessed.

@BB-fv2nf 3 жыл бұрын

Great. You give me hope ❤️

@steviesells8 3 жыл бұрын

@@BB-fv2nf 💪grab life

@jeffallyear 3 жыл бұрын

Well said sir!!! I needed to read this for me personally rn...Ive been ran thru the wash so to speak and faced some tough challenges but i will use this as a mantra for me now....that last sentence is power fulll

@jeffallyear 3 жыл бұрын

there is a lot of wisdom and experience in that short sentence.....#SALUTE #TIPSHAT

@skvdi 3 ай бұрын

Being addicted is like being at a party that never ends, and you’re not allowed to leave until you find out why.. 😓

@Knightcommander69 Жыл бұрын

I really hit rock bottom a few weeks ago. I lost my 3rd job in a row, was in deep tax debt and unemployable. I blamed everything except the fact I drank 20-30 units of alcohol a day. As soon as I embraced sobriety, things have drastically improved. I was having daily panic attacks when I woke up that would last 20 minutes and would leave me exhausted. I now jump out of bed full of energy. I used to throw up every single morning pure bile and acid, now I can actually eat again. If you are struggling, know you are not alone. There are 130m+ alcoholics in the world, and millions of drug addicts. Know you are not your addiction, you will beat it, and you will be free!

@natlyfranks6856 11 ай бұрын

This is BEAUTIFUL ❤️❤️❤️ THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS! I WILL PASS ALONG TO ENCOURAGE MY DAUGHTER, WE ARE REALLY TRYING TO START BEING SOBER, TODAY

@jasondavidson9744 7 ай бұрын

I’m right there now. Lost 3 jobs in row, throwing up yellow bile and panic attacks. Going to seek treatment.

@franklingonzalez6057 7 ай бұрын

This broke me because I want to quit and can't.. I'm scared that I get a panic attack

@hollywoodsfinest399 6 ай бұрын

@@franklingonzalez6057Go see your doctor for help!

@nicolem1535 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been telling myself for years that I’m not an alcoholic. & for the first time ever....today..... I can admit my addiction to myself. I’m less than 24 hours sober. But you guys help me not feel alone in my struggle. Thank you to everyone who’s reading this.

@lsactive8006 3 жыл бұрын

For years I did the same went by thinking I was okay! That I can control my self! Go by years till now I can admit it I been wrong! Takes loosing it all to realize your an issue. The pain can change you potentially ! But the remembering the what “if’s” will deff hit you!

@aaronwoodhead2964 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Nicole..I'm 3 hours with no drink, I'm about to go to bed. Tonight I'm praying for myself and now you that tomorrow we have no desire to use .... please pray for me tonight thank you x

@fitomena6426 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Remember one day at a time. Those days stack up n become months then the months become yrs and the control u finally have in life is the best feeling you will ever have or have ever felt from those days of alcoholism. God looking back I dont miss it

@nicolehasting9995 3 жыл бұрын

@@aaronwoodhead2964 I'm in the same boat! You are not alone. I hope you're doing okay. Sobriety is the only way out of the black hole of alcoholism. It's so scary and uncomfortable to get sober, but please know you are NOT alone. I appreciate your honesty and vulnerability. ❤ I'm thinking and praying for you tonight and am thankful for your comment.

@jeskah8zy0u 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Nicole ! I’m an alcoholic in recovery . All we have to do is get another 24 , but by the grace of God , we will

@aarononstott3777 5 жыл бұрын

I’m lost. I’m tired but I’m on my way. 10 days sober 😔

@shannong.8094 5 жыл бұрын

It truly does get easier. You just have to stick it out.

@Mr707videos 4 жыл бұрын

Update

@amandanegrete1306 4 жыл бұрын

Aaron Onstott one day at a time.

@primozropret759 4 жыл бұрын

Keep it up, dont give up, gonna get better.

@geet77777 4 жыл бұрын

The gym, lifting weights, heavy ass shit. transforms ya.

@murphymilk689 Жыл бұрын

5 days clean and sober. No alcohol no meth no pornography no over eating only had a few cigarettes in these 5 days.

@OhioRiverFisherman Жыл бұрын

I'm happy for u, I'm praying for u, and I believe in u. U can do this, we can do this. I'm rooting for u, take care and God bless u.

@waynes1549 Жыл бұрын

You still good?

@MrBeefyweefs Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah dude

@crystalparker2542 Жыл бұрын

Stay strong! It will be worth it, I promise.

@jamesmason9016 Жыл бұрын

That damn alcohol man. I'm on day 2 no alcohol and 1 week today from meth. The alcohol makes me want meth when I get drunk then by early morning I'm feelin like shit watching porn. I hate who I am when I get on that stuff. Don't give up

@nyc7727 2 жыл бұрын

It’s 2022 and I’ve supported my son’s attempts to recover from addiction for 11 years to no end. I have now stepped away and left him to find his own path back. Praying for God’s intervention. I’m so encouraged by this video.

@n8y538 Жыл бұрын

You can’t help someone who doesn’t want to be helped unfortunately

@livpizzano3044 Жыл бұрын

Stay strong mom!! Never give up, a motheres love is a motheres love

@FrankDaBank25 Жыл бұрын

I hope he gets better

@zlwe01 Жыл бұрын

You are a great parent … mine gave up long before that

@PaigeBarrentine 11 ай бұрын

I hope your son is living his very best life these days ❤️

@angelay6718 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 9 days clean today and I’m going through it. I’ve been using since 18 years old I’m now 28. This the longest I’ve been clean. Looking for some inspiration thank you.

@pitbikehype5281 3 жыл бұрын

Keep it up it might seem like things are terrible and wont get better but they slowly do just take it day by day step by step. I've been in recovery for almost a year now.

@angelay6718 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys. Still goin strong 😊 feelin better day by day!

@janaicarter954 3 жыл бұрын

Keep pushing sis. Take it a minute at a time.

@jacobbarjam1873 3 жыл бұрын

How are you doing ?

@Damo-hp7bc 3 жыл бұрын

The short version of your is Angel for a reason.....Mind yourself

@gianmarcoperez3249 5 жыл бұрын

12 days clean, I believe in me.

@suzukiclaus3028 5 жыл бұрын

Gianmarco Perez i do to 🙌🏻

@highonheroin5352 5 жыл бұрын

So do I

@caesar349 5 жыл бұрын

Gianmarco Perez yes!! Keep going!!!!

@ttown702 5 жыл бұрын

I believe in you

@sonniejohnson4142 5 жыл бұрын

I believe in you too!

@PhazonGamer90 Жыл бұрын

Almost a month sober. It's been a struggle. I needed to hear this. Grace be to God.

@kieranbe Жыл бұрын

Big love. How are you doing today?

@crownedmelaninqueen Жыл бұрын

Keep going !

@iainhill492 10 ай бұрын

Wow, youtube comments gave up on ya after a month ? Keep trying, don't accept the unnacceptable about yourself, you ARE worth it !

@MarkDoesThings. 9 ай бұрын

Tomorrow is my one month

@treyhochgertle6257 2 жыл бұрын

I doubt Brandon will see this but I got arrested last year and left fulton county jail, homeless on christmas eve of 2020. I slept outside in a parking garage before I was picked up by two Georgia tech police officers. I was freezing to death. I had a Shirt pulled over my knees. I wound up back on methadone for 10 days before entering treatment and during that time I watched this video. the similarities were uncanny! We had almost the exact same story of addiction right down to sleeping outside on Christmas eve! I was in tears watching this and entered rehab. I have now been out of rehab for a while and am still active in recovery. I have even taken a couple guys through the 12 steps. I start Monday as a halfway house manager. You have no idea how much this story meant to me brandon. Maybe our paths will cross one day. Trey Hochgertle sobriety date 1/4/2021.

@SuzukiXbase 2 жыл бұрын

Brotha you are strong and this inspired me so dang much. You WILL succeed in your goals

@henrycooper2401 2 жыл бұрын

Trey absolutely brilliant. Hope your job is going well. Stay Strong

@tesco-cs 2 жыл бұрын

Stay strong Trey, i believe in you , one step at a time... remember we all have our ups and downs.. its not always going too easy on the recovery front. Just try your hardest too keep clean and by happy in life. We only get one.

@wearealladdicts1444 2 жыл бұрын

Still clean negroni?

@wearealladdicts1444 2 жыл бұрын

@@henrycooper2401 he got fired for stealing and using the money to shoot

@austins.2495 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sober, but also still very depressed. I'll tell you though, when everything seems shitty I can always tell myself at least I'm sober today. At least I walk the line. Stay strong everyone

@a.b.5169 3 жыл бұрын

PAWS is a bitch. Don't lose hope keep pushing

@r-kellyspeesheets908 3 жыл бұрын

I been sober many times but I had enough this time and I'm on day 22 today, I am always very depressed for months after I get sober, it gets somewhat better. Keep it up

@laguerrera2902 3 жыл бұрын

The depression can last quite awhile in PAWS of opiate addiction. I’ve been there brother. Don’t let your brain lie to you!! It will become healed and whole in its own time- takes longer for some than others. Keep going brother I’m telling you you’ll get to that peace.

@itzAurora_Xoxo 3 жыл бұрын

Keep going man 💪

@ashotofmercury 3 жыл бұрын

Hang in there buddy! 👌🏻🤗

@Bv1an 5 жыл бұрын

"I have a disease that tells me I do not have a disease" Never a truer word said

@marks678 2 жыл бұрын

Amen!!!!!

@JD-ds6ph Жыл бұрын

Amen

@nilvy1233 Жыл бұрын

I first saw this video in rehab. It had a big impact on me there. I was called to watch it again and it’s just as powerful. On this date I am 110 days sober after relapsing for a year and a half. Nothing compares to waking up sober. Prayers for everyone struggling; never give up

@melissamullins8640 Жыл бұрын

It's sooooo good wish I would have watched it sooner. Not because I haven't remained sober but because it's easy to let the mentality slip back. There's still work I need to do that I haven't been. Glad you are back on track and sober today. Keep on 👍😊

@Space_Ghost_Hunter Жыл бұрын

I relapsed recently after 6 months clean. Not giving up. ✊

@kimberlysomething9012 Жыл бұрын

I hope you're doing well ❤

@redhotchilifan98 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to this man I'm 2 years sober when I saw that he was sober I truly believed that I could be sober

@StrangeTripNH 3 жыл бұрын

To be able to wake up in the morning, and not feel like there’s a 50 pound box of despair and desperation resting on your chest is a beautiful thing.

@BS-dq1kz 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I’d love to have that weight lifted.

@krystah_painfreeprison5984 3 жыл бұрын

U can! It is possible! Hell with that demon! You're too good for it, I don't even know u and I know that. I promise heaven on earth is possible @BS17 u know this, cuz you've probably seen hell. Take that box off, and rise with that middle finger and scream "f##k you addiction, not today". I love y'all, my fellow warriors.

@krystalpena3711 3 жыл бұрын

This shit hit so hard💔

@michaell.2744 2 жыл бұрын

@@BS-dq1kz gotta get sober brotha I'm trying too I wake up after a night of getting fxked up and it's the worst feeling in the world takes me days to recover the anxiety the sadness the guilt knowing I'm falling further and further behind each time.

@Ukraineaissance2014 2 жыл бұрын

@@BS-dq1kz its the most amazing thing of being sober by far. Just not waking up every morning feeling like shit and having to think ''i have to do that shit allll over again for another day"

@boondocktaint7736 6 жыл бұрын

Day 1. Im 30 and I have nothing to show for myself because of addiction. Im tired. Im checking into rehab. Thanks Novak

@garretmcferren2523 5 жыл бұрын

Boondock Taint how did you make out

@cadii9649 5 жыл бұрын

hope youre better man, god bless your journey . you can do it!.

@Annie1962 5 жыл бұрын

This comment is 9 months old.. I hope you come back and give us an update . Best wishes.

@kras230 5 жыл бұрын

Hope you're still sober my friend!

@Mikeemike2121 5 жыл бұрын

Hope you are living clean and easy!

@sciiidup4047 2 жыл бұрын

4 years 7 months clean and still feel this struggle everyday of my life. Addiction chewed me up, spit me out, and still had a hold on my mind I can't shake. Keep going 1 day at a time but keep searching for the light

@zlwe01 Жыл бұрын

I needed to hear this

@JamesWynnReal 9 ай бұрын

239 days today. What drove me to watch this tonight was a panic attack that I had a couple of hours ago. The panic attack brought memories back of when they used to be far more frequent when I would drink alcohol to excess. Please get sober and stay sober everyone. No matter how many times you’ve failed, keep trying. No shame in going back to day 1. Tools and helps are out there. YT videos like this can help massively too.

@giggledropsmore 6 жыл бұрын

He talks like a guy who has run out of lies and bullshit. All that's left is real talk.

@PlusMinusAll 6 жыл бұрын

this comment is on point

@Nameless-bp8wz 6 жыл бұрын

well put

@MaxBeamer 6 жыл бұрын

David Ellwood he talks like a rehab tech that's memorized lines from being institutionalized

@nethandelwampa116 6 жыл бұрын

FUck yeah dude well put

@user-vf5ng2nc3z 6 жыл бұрын

That's accurate for sure

@jessenapientek8962 3 жыл бұрын

I watched this video while withdrawing, looking for light at the end of the tunnel somehow no matter how impossible It seemed. I can proudly say I’m 2 years sober right now!🙏

@ratelhoneybadger 3 жыл бұрын

Jesse Napientek I'm VERY happy for you... I am on my day 1 again, how did you go about getting to 2 years? Please include details like how you dealt with boredom and cravings.

@sashaburton9042 3 жыл бұрын

That’s so AMAZING 🤩

@byff2 2 жыл бұрын

I’m doing it now. Day four. Praying it gets easier. And I stay strong

@ouTdouL 2 жыл бұрын

@@byff2 update?

@edwardhanley6681 2 жыл бұрын

Fuck bro that’s awesome I’m currently kicking 140 of methadone it tells me I can use other drugs to feel better I have been shooting meth for 3 days I’m in psychosis 3 weeks off the methadone I can’t keep a fucking needle out my arm I’d sell my soul for one fucking minute of peace

@ericnelson5321 Жыл бұрын

This needs to be shown at rehabs everywhere

@robingriffith277 Жыл бұрын

@Eric Nelson I agree ✔️

@tims_always_fishing7117 Жыл бұрын

I found it after sadly, it would have helped more than a will Smith movie during class

@peterrouse5523 Жыл бұрын

37 days sober today ❤️

@JunkNGrind 6 ай бұрын

❤❤❤🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@eduardojuarez1593 4 ай бұрын

Excellent 👏

@Notmyrealname69420 3 жыл бұрын

This share actually helped get me Into rehab and now I’m 100 days clean

@Dylan-su8sj 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats! I wish you the best of luck keeping your streak going.

@DjViceroy 3 жыл бұрын

Big up and welcome back to Labour.

@SoupFX 3 жыл бұрын

Well done 🙏🏻

@Hunter-xy7sc 3 жыл бұрын

How are you doing?

@beefy3996 3 жыл бұрын

Love that .. tomorrow will be my first day...

@bmoni3663 5 жыл бұрын

He actually answers his calls! I just talked to him. He's awesome!

@chicofromph33nix64 5 жыл бұрын

@Chad Spinelli what's ur bro dealing with?

@SPEC1ALSAUC3 5 жыл бұрын

Chad Spinelli his Twitter has 610-635-9092. I texted him but never heard back. Feel weird calling

@SHANEWHEATON 4 жыл бұрын

@@Billy13346 fr what time did y'all talk?

@ianjohnson458 4 жыл бұрын

I just talked to him, too! What a guy!

@kennyblare1734 4 жыл бұрын

@Chad Spinelli how is your brother? U ok?

@ghoty6338 Жыл бұрын

My son is in rehab right now. He called me and told me to watch your documentary. Very inspiring. I've been through years of heart ache with my brothet who we always thought we would have to bury him. After many years of treatment he is finally sober. I am so proud of my son to go to treatment on his own before he became my brother. Thank you for this video. God is giving you a job to help others and you will.

@flightofthebumblebee9529 Жыл бұрын

Please check back and let us know how he is doing. I been there especially at a younger age. If it's happening to you and him it's happening to all of us. ❤️ ✌️

@DSCVRY7 Жыл бұрын

My name is Brandon and seeing this video helped a lot today I used to and still do struggle with alcoholism but I just touched 60 days sober yesterday and I’m so blessed I never thought I could make it happen . Sobriety is one of the best things I could’ve done for myself . If your reading this your not alone you don’t have to give up .

@SobrietyMatters2023 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽

@rosaliazamora6675 3 жыл бұрын

24 hours sober from alcohol. One day at a time. 🙏🏻

@leampovey2154 3 жыл бұрын

That’s the hardest day to get ! Keep it up

@Willoby 3 жыл бұрын

Hope ur still well.

@TeflonBarbie 3 жыл бұрын

How’s it going?

@adamdespot4159 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t stop

@aaronwoodhead2964 3 жыл бұрын

How are you today Rosalia??

@taylorfranks1846 3 жыл бұрын

To anyone that is reading this and struggling with addiction, you can win this fight and I love you.

@BS-dq1kz 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you but it sure doesn’t feel like a fight I can win. Not even going to battle anymore. I think I’ve surrendered.

@krystah_painfreeprison5984 3 жыл бұрын

@@BS-dq1kz if help is wanted, reply to this, ill send you my email. No surrender, no excuses. That's not you talking, your disease is telling you this shit. But while ur disease is doing push ups, your fellow warriors are polishing their swords. My heart is finding your comments for a reason, not cuz the universe is playing. Look

@oliverbloor1029 3 жыл бұрын

This helps so much. Really, thankyou.

@miapya2026 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I want this fight to be over 1st day starting now

@erinhughes2138 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@kennytouris1487 7 ай бұрын

39 days sober, had a 11 years clean before this slip up. Once again finding the light in the darkness.

@CindyLakeLasVegas Жыл бұрын

You’re here for this reason, Brandon. You went through all of it so you could authentically tell your story and thus, save countless lives. ❤

@onoscusine3311 3 жыл бұрын

Today is my day one, prayers to everyone on this journey.

@ryanlion8848 3 жыл бұрын

Keep going man! And just be proud of you’re self when you lay in bed sober at night. 🙏🏽

@melissacunningham3211 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great, one day at a time, you can do this.

@ww2guy782 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully ur on day 6 now

@satishdeonarain 3 жыл бұрын

Keep it up friend , we need you in this world!!

@nlceguy 3 жыл бұрын

congratulations!!!

@User-un7so 4 жыл бұрын

My triggers are when my eyelids open. So true. If you haven’t lived it you just don’t know.

@slimseamster6171 4 жыл бұрын

Valerie Barriere u said it best.

@davidholt2589 4 жыл бұрын

My triggers are people it seems. I don't think about H or othet opiates when I'm away from them..Its always the people, places and things

@AlyssaQ420 4 жыл бұрын

Word.

@rodneysekerakjr3494 4 жыл бұрын

It's about removing triggers

@billie9754 4 жыл бұрын

@@davidholt2589 I totally get that for sure!!!

@tyjohnson692 Жыл бұрын

“Yea that’s great. Your goals, your dreams, and ambitions. But I’m sorry boy, you don’t have time because right now I’m calling and you answer” That’s so powerful because that’s exactly what the voice of addiction inside your heads says to you

@stacyh.1548 Жыл бұрын

"Trying to fill an internal void with an external solution." Oh buddy, you spoke to my soul just then. God bless you, Brandon. You're doing so many great things for others but more importantly, you've done yourself a great service by getting clean and sober and telling your story.

@Aquietdreamer11 Жыл бұрын

In the sopranos Christopher says “ There is no chemical solution to a spiritual problem”

@Indi_Incredible Жыл бұрын

It's NA talk 😊

@user-ei9vd3hh8g 6 ай бұрын

I have been struggling with meth and alcohol addiction. For years. Gave my life to Jesus Christ. Because I know I can't do it by myself.i prayed hard for deliverance. I know the Holy Spirit guides us on how to walk in spirit and truth. He led me to this video. I know from listening I am delivered. Thank you Jesus Christ!!

@dirtyalrock8344 3 жыл бұрын

1 month sober of heroin and coke. I've been doing so good that one of my ex-friend offered heroin to me and I denied it.

@paulwhitley21 3 жыл бұрын

Damn your better than me so hard to deny. half the time i want to.stop but when i start getting sick that all goes put the window

@FrostCores 3 жыл бұрын

Good shit homie. Keep it going bro

@blxckandjaded127 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats Man stay on your Path

@nlceguy 3 жыл бұрын

and keep denying denying and denying. you have made it this far, dont fuck it up again!!!! do yourself and your loved ones that favor!! You can do it!

@michaelmorgan9601 3 жыл бұрын

Fucking amazing man, love ya hope you’re doing well

@auburnwithalake 5 жыл бұрын

"Drinking and drugging is not your problem, it's your solution. Your problem is your thinking, attitude, and behavior." 24:20 ish. That hit me hard.

@ryanlara603 4 жыл бұрын

I really get that. I do meth, usually a few times a day. I don't have a physical addiction to it but the psychological addiction is something I've never really experienced on this level before.

@SensitiveSage 4 жыл бұрын

@@ryanlara603 how do u know ur physically not addicted if u dont stop......?

@TheDakota37073 4 жыл бұрын

@@ryanlara603 Bro, I'm not busting your balls I promise. In fact I wish the best for you. That shit feels amazing,I get it. But it will kill you. And it changes the chemistry in your brain and brings on depression. that technically is a physical addiction. I wish you the best of luck.

@thedrunkenramblingsnorthea4201 4 жыл бұрын

@@ryanlara603 your addiction is just as serious as an opiate addiction. Meth is EXTREMELY addictive. Please seek help. It will be hard, but dont think that far ahead for now. Just please make the first step.This stranger on the internet believes in you

@thedrunkenramblingsnorthea4201 4 жыл бұрын

@@SensitiveSage what he means is that meth IS a mental addiction. Every addiction is in the mind. Dependancy is the word for when you get physical symptoms of Withdrawal i.e shaking, sweating etc. so this is why addiction is so powerful. If you watch the actual video this is what Brandon talks about.

@arhafrench5319 7 ай бұрын

I watched this in rehab for crystal meth a year and 8 months ago, and was completely mesmerized the WHOLE time. This documentary has helped me so much.

@TheNinjaLuv Жыл бұрын

Sober 18 days today and that's the longest I've been sober in the past 6 years. I wanna come back to this video and say I'm 1 year sober, 2 years, 3 years and on and on.

@graciechris1104 Жыл бұрын

Did you make 28 days?

@TheNinjaLuv Жыл бұрын

@Gracie Chris today is 31! Never thought I'd make it a month. So very thankful for my support.

@luvWWE1023 Жыл бұрын

Are you attending NA or AA meetings? They changed my life!

@andreaditullio9403 Жыл бұрын

Amazing. So proud of you. Sending you all the love and strength. You are fucking worthy.

@Tameeekababy Жыл бұрын

You are inspiring, I am ready ! 🙌🏽🙏🏽💓

@wulyf4lyf 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched this 3 times. I just got out of detox yesterday. It was hell. I hallucinated the entire time..opioids...over 500 mgs of oxy a day, about 22 a day.. didn’t care, are them like candy, stole, lied., lost a ton of shit. This video GOT ME INTO DETOX. Your life is so worth it. I’m in a bunch of great recovery programs now. 6 days sober, but I’m going a day at a time: thank you, Brandon. You helped save my fucking life. With tears in my eyes, i thank you from the bottom of my heart. If you are struggling..... you can do it. You are worth it.

@wodiberappin8624 3 жыл бұрын

I’m in same dose it’s hard smh idk what to do or who to ask for help

@dkaio1389 3 жыл бұрын

thats a hefty dose, i couldnt maintain the oxy anymore and the fentynal monster took over. month and a half clean. praying for ya

@andrewboyle3770 3 жыл бұрын

You still doing good?

@andrewboyle3770 3 жыл бұрын

@@wodiberappin8624 Attend AA or NA meetings bro

@showmeomaha 3 жыл бұрын

Trust me trust me get locked into a treatment for 75 days

@parkerregan9231 3 жыл бұрын

My name is Parker and I'm an alcoholic crack addict. 35 days sober today and 4 days into rehab. It's not that I can't use; I don't use. I am not a product of my circumstances; I am a product of MY decisions. 💜

@itzAurora_Xoxo 3 жыл бұрын

I really love how u worded that....I hope ur still going strong

@sashaburton9042 3 жыл бұрын

That’s so beautifully said 🥰

@litebrite3030 3 жыл бұрын

I hope your still doing well 🥰🥰

@ashotofmercury 3 жыл бұрын

Stay strong there buddy! 🙌🏻🤘🏻🤗

@carolgeorgeson9632 2 жыл бұрын

Parker Regan hope you are doing great!

@jlee1936 Жыл бұрын

Listened to this the first time may 17th 2019. Sober ever since. I have not had the desire to drink since that day praise God. Going into 5 years sober

@cleanandsober Жыл бұрын

Laying here in bed watching your KZfaq story because I'm tired of drinking and I just wanted to hear someone's story. I'm a 48 year old alcoholic who's been in treatment 22 times. I'm laying in bed self detoxing off a 2 week alcohol Binger and it sucks. So I Google to see how you're doing and see that today is your birthday. Something brought me to watch this story on your birthday. Happy Birthday.

@charleneellis9261 Жыл бұрын

How you doing now?

@cleanandsober Жыл бұрын

@Charlene Ellis I haven't drank in 3 weeks. I feel good but very bored.

@charleneellis9261 Жыл бұрын

@@cleanandsober please dont give up! You may be bored but you are saving your life! Could you find meetings to go along to? Or try something new like mediation? Praying for another sober day for you!

@johnnyscifi 5 жыл бұрын

Brandon, you are a huge inspiration to me!!! 295 days sober!!

@caesar349 5 жыл бұрын

johnnyscifi awesome job, my friend.

@toukka4 4 жыл бұрын

Hows it going?

@katerilevasseur8119 4 жыл бұрын

We are Strangers......but I am PROUD OF YOU..

@fakiola9184 4 жыл бұрын

johnnyscifi keep it going, one day at a time is all you can do

@atomusbliss 6 жыл бұрын

"My trigger is when my eyelids are open" Brilliant. Hear that..

@JustJesstheMess 5 жыл бұрын

My trigger is breathing. Hear that too, my friend.

@patrickhanson712 5 жыл бұрын

OUCH yep, my therapist asked me about triggers and I said I was way past that "just walking down the sidewalk"

@Stingray-ly2om 2 жыл бұрын

I lost my son to Heroin when he was 17. I've been an alcoholic for years. I'm 30 days sober now. Out of all of the AA meetings I've been to, and countless videos about addiction, this one is the most inspirational, and the most powerful. I will watch this many times. God Bless you Brandon, and thank you.

@zlwe01 Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry for your loss . I’m someone’s son and I’m 22 … I almost died 2 days ago… I really hope you hang in there man

@trentheintz4415 2 жыл бұрын

i’m 16 years old, i am 108 days sober from opioids, benzos, psychs, liquor. you name it i’ve done it, this started when i was 11. it took me 5 years to get my shit together. This video helps so much thank you brandon.

@ChiTownGuerrilla Жыл бұрын

How you doing man. I got into all the same shit you got into at the same age. I'm 27 and still can't shake the shit

@realyreals2689 Жыл бұрын

Wow 😢 my heart goes out to you guys. I’m 25 addicted to 30 mg Oxycodone. One day we will win this battle

@huyen3110 Жыл бұрын

😢 please be strong, be kind and be patient to yourself. Seek out for help if you need. You are doing the right thing.

@wyattblair9436 3 жыл бұрын

2 weeks clean from alcohol, porn and binge eating. Year off of harder drugs. If I can quit all that you can too. Stay the course everyone!

@andrewbriggs5248 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations man keep going, hope to say the same in 2 weeks.

@itzAurora_Xoxo 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that's alot to overcome ..u shud be very proud of urselves guys

@kujat3944 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you're still doing well my brother

@jerrysanchez8361 3 жыл бұрын

Porn is the hardest

@mariahconklin4150 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you don’t see it happening until it’s too late. Sucks. I’m starting to see it now

@pawspagrooming 3 жыл бұрын

i had my whole rehab watch this. 15 plus people. loved it. this is our 3rd time watching it. 8 months clean

@smokeasack8782 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a powerful video for sure

@RokasCH 3 жыл бұрын

Thinking about sobriety currently, thanks for the comment.

@anythingspossible. 3 жыл бұрын

Something about Novak is so familiar. Reminds me of the person I once was or maybe still is. That part of my life lives right next to me at all times waiting for their time to finish me off for good. BUT NOT TODAY SATAN, IM COVER IN THE BLOOD OF THOSE WHO WEREN'T SO LUCKY. THEY SHEILD ME FROM EVIL AND CAST ME THE STRENGTH TO CONTINUE OF ANOTHER DAY. LET GO AND LET JESUS HANDLE IT.

@Damo-hp7bc 3 жыл бұрын

@@anythingspossible. He is us all that's why we are here my friend

@deemoneycashletsdebate432 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good group of guys your lucky hope your clean

@deadeyedblack2350 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this last year during my active use and it put the idea in my head that I wamted to get help. Now a year later I am 16 days clean off fentanyl and meth and attending a one year inpatient program. Thanks novak

@carolgeorgeson9632 2 жыл бұрын

Carlos Mathews I hope you are kicking ass with a new life!! I'll have 6yrs in June and I'm loving life

@louisedatrice3927 2 жыл бұрын

Thank God for all those who helped.

@brandonbain6197 Жыл бұрын

Hi Brandon, my name is Brandon. I'm 10 years clean, and I'm so happy I am. Mr Novak sir, you nailed this video. It's not easy to get clean but it is so worth it. Look at all we give away,(not lose). The worst part is we do know better. So let's never go down that dark path again. Strength to all, but especially to those in recovery. Good luck and much love 🙏

@521179943 4 жыл бұрын

(crying right now) Brother, you just saved a life tonight, mine. Thank you.

@ladykb9729 4 жыл бұрын

How are you doing?

@daviddownes6402 4 жыл бұрын

Lady KB that was nice of you to ask

@KatieDeGo 4 жыл бұрын

Michael, I hope you are doing ok. Please reply if you need help. I have 30 months clean and am here if you need help

@darylzepeda3512 4 жыл бұрын

Keep your head up!

@jabibgalt5551 4 жыл бұрын

How are you doing? Just another addict here, staying sober just for today, and every "today".

@Liquid_Mike 6 жыл бұрын

I CAN'T BELIEVE I'm hearing Brandon Novak speaking like this, I would have NEVER guessed he was so bright and well-spoken. and the fact he is willing to give his phone number out to help strangers nationwide is a true testament to the quality of his character. as a fellow recovering addict, I approve his message.

@jcm1453 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, same here Mike .

@drmrben2112 5 жыл бұрын

I just called him and he picked up right away. It blew my mind and spoke with him for a few then thanked him. Still pretty shocked i got to talk to him and that he was so willing to help.

@melanie8167 5 жыл бұрын

Mike, My thoughts exactly! Good for You Brandon.. God Bless..

@tylerperkinson1677 5 жыл бұрын

@@drmrben2112 he actually picked up? I'm from east Tennessee, just like the Jackass crew. I have struggled with mental illness, and alcohol to the point that its iffy as to whether or not i am an alcoholic.

@lillylazer429 5 жыл бұрын

That's great. I didn't like him at all when he was on drugs. He was such a jerk. I would have never though he was going to be the one to get clean. I'm so proud of him and this is the Brandon Novak I like. He's so humble. Hes now trying to get Bam clean but Bam doesn't want to listen..I didn't like how he used Brandon as a punching bag yes he did try and get him help but still liked it when he was down and out. Now Novak is sober and Bam doesn't like it

@blackdonaldtrump3869 2 жыл бұрын

My doctor had me watch this video when I was in rehab. This video right here changed my entire life around. Trembling, throwing up every hour, no sleep, restless leg syndrome, diarrhea all the time, no appetite deep dark depression/ suicidal thoughts all of that happening at one time but for some reason this video completely saved me. Thank you Brandon I hope you’re doing well man. One day at a time.

@laza6141 2 жыл бұрын

Did you have post acute withdrawal syndrome and if you did how long did it take you to feel normal again ?

@blackdonaldtrump3869 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not going to lie man It’s a really hard journey. I’ve been off H and fent for almost 3 years and I still have it from time to time. Im still on MAT but it really does get better day but day. I hope you can stay clean man. One day at a time.

@blackdonaldtrump3869 2 жыл бұрын

@@laza6141 I also naturally have anxiety and depression so I was self medicating so it was slightly worse for me

@blackdonaldtrump3869 2 жыл бұрын

I was also coming off of 2-4 mg of klonopin/Xanax a day plus the heroin so it was not pretty but I was done living like that.

@alymccurry8688 2 жыл бұрын

are you on methadone or Suboxone? I'm in your situation right now and I'm terrified but want to stay clean, how do you do it?

@gurdenator85 Жыл бұрын

Almost 2 year clean from alcohol. 14 months from all other drugs . God bless anyone fighting this disease

@zlwe01 Жыл бұрын

Got a number ? I need someone to talk to … I’m 22 and I’ve been addicted to fentanyl for 2 years…. I’m tired… I want to just be free

@nobo.314 4 жыл бұрын

Almost 30 days sober :)

@ianoconnor2579 4 жыл бұрын

God Bless you always x

@meganz6382 4 жыл бұрын

Good job! Are you still going strong? Ive gotten sober before but relapsing this time, im struggling just trying to get the first day.

@kylerandell8852 3 жыл бұрын

Hey how are y'all doing with your battles? I hope and pray each and every one of y'all have beat the demons and come out on top! God bless and stay strong, I know exactly how it feels

@traptalkwithchedda7267 3 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯

@meganpetitto 3 жыл бұрын

30 days is awesome! Every day is!! I hope you're still doing well!☺️🖤

@sinaal1685 4 жыл бұрын

“drugs and alcohol aren’t you’re problem, they’re your solutions” that hit

@jerryonlychild7003 4 жыл бұрын

sinaa L facts. That one got me. I’m 6 days into a cold turkey heroin detox and it’s awful.

@AlowstayLowKNOWZ 4 жыл бұрын

@@jerryonlychild7003 how are you doin?

@august2235 4 жыл бұрын

That hit me hard too cuz I’ve always used drugs cuz I thought it was helping me from my pain and problems I have but it is all just a trick your mind does and it takes a long time to defeat it.

@cj5273 3 жыл бұрын

your problem*

@IvanIlev 3 жыл бұрын

"Your problem is your thinking and your attitude." I literally wrote it down (along with a few other phrases from the video) cause to be completely honest I'm having difficulty understanding it at the current moment.

@biancabregand4391 9 ай бұрын

"I have a disease that tells me I don't have a disease" has stuck with me. I am incredibly proud of you . I appreciate your story more than you could know. My DOC is alcohol but could have easily become other things despite who I am as a person at my core. In my soul. I pass your story along to anyone I can. I am 29 days....again. I have struggled with relapse and rehab. But I am not a bad person. We are sick people. I am finding myself this time in the hardest and most real way than I have ever pursued in the past. I thank you Brandon. I hope someday our paths will cross in recovery. My passion is loving, helping and supporting others, especially those who others may see as lost causes. ❤️❤️❤️ No one is a lost cause. Everyone deserves love, support and happiness.

@melissamartin9615 2 жыл бұрын

I have never heard addiction/alcoholism explained so realistically. I felt like he was sitting in the room in this chair across from me talking like we've been friends for years. That's powerful right there.

@laurenlupogotts3077 5 жыл бұрын

Struggling 42 days clean off heroin with no methadone no suboxone

@dustinweller8615 5 жыл бұрын

You got it girl! Dont give up❤

@VetriVade 5 жыл бұрын

No matter how bad shit gets you can always turn it around. Dont give up!

@billgotti8037 4 жыл бұрын

U got this

@Mr707videos 4 жыл бұрын

Update

@thedrunkenramblingsnorthea4201 4 жыл бұрын

youre doing amazing. Sometimes dont think of it as one day. Think of it as one HOUR at a time. We get waves o panic and doubt and huge NEED for our drug, but remember thats how the disease affects your brain. It still is telling you that you NEED the H like you need water to survive. But try to remember this is what your brain has been mis-WIRED to do. Try to remember those wires have to be fixed and re-wired into a healthy place. Youre still in the process. It sadly takes a while to do, but DONTthrow it all away! You went through the hardest part with the physical withdrawals and now you gotta keep fighting! Youve got this! Please update and let us know how youre doing! Us fellow addicts are here for you!

@jamieschumacher7989 3 жыл бұрын

Watching this has inspired me to go into treatment for my alcoholism and anxiety. I sent Brandon a msg on Instagram thanking him, he replied back within 3 hours sending me luck. What a legend!

@VV-ig1po 3 жыл бұрын

Wow what awesome dude

@leax6968 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a good dude

@jc7887 Жыл бұрын

"I gave it away, I didn't lose anything." When you have humility like that, you know you are on the right track. Keep it up.

@janiceda8644 11 ай бұрын

As a mom....with one son an addict and one military and police officer career, I needed to hear this.

@Skoopyghost 10 ай бұрын

I have to say you are a hero. I was the addict son who was the reason why my mother had sleep less nights. What we addicts put our family through is awful, and they get it the worst.

@biNoelle 5 жыл бұрын

I’m so proud of everyone who is staying sober. You are strong!

@scottdavidson7001 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. U made me tear up. Thank you for that. My heart matches my brain. GOD BLESS YOU IN EVERY AREA OF UR LIFE. THERE IS A GOD. HIS NAME IS JESUS CHRIST. 12 STEPS OF AA WORKS EVERY TIME A PERSON EMBRACES THE STEPS. ANYTHIN ELSE U HEAR IS A LIE. THE DISEASE OF ADDICTION IS A KILLER AND A DESTROYER. ITS A LIAR A CHEAT AND A THEIF. ITS A MURDERER.

@playdough691 4 жыл бұрын

Scott Davidson amen thank you for speaking the truth tonight! May it cast out all lies and darkness, I pray my resolve to escape this hell strengthens as I’m worn out.🙏🏼

@scottdavidson7001 4 жыл бұрын

@@playdough691 If someone has NOT told u recently...I LOVE YOU. GO TO ANY LENGTH BABE. I DO. YOU ARE WORTH IT. 💘

@roberttrester4030 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks that means so much just hearing someone saying it.

@tangelamarshall379 4 жыл бұрын

Thx

@karissazoellner3941 5 жыл бұрын

I’m 2 and a half years sober , and i listen to this pretty much everyday . It honestly keeps me clean . Thank you Brandon . 🖤

@fatzlong6051 Жыл бұрын

Today June 1st 2023 I'm 3 weeks & 5 days clean. Saturday June 3rd 2023 will be 30 days clean. When I told myself at a meeting I would get that first 30 days clean I meant it. Now I'm going for all of them, I'm finally Happy and I'm not turning back.

@greeneyesrawesome Жыл бұрын

This video really makes me cry every time I watch because it helped me get sober. I am almost 3 years it is possible ❤

@johnroberts4647 4 жыл бұрын

This is the least boring talk on drugs I've ever seen. His stories and examples come from a place of truth with no sugar coating. I have nothing but respect for his want to help others and having the strength to overcome his battles. Your my hero man!

@blxckandjaded127 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing how honest he was in this Video

@berthamanley1854 3 жыл бұрын

The Lord works in mysterious ways

@Jonathan-0001 4 жыл бұрын

I'm clean from meth 1 year. 2 yrs now. Thanks guys.

@amandanegrete1306 4 жыл бұрын

jack 0001 amazing. AA or NA? How are you today?

@matty6848 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

@kylerowland1227 3 жыл бұрын

Coming up on 2 years?

@Jonathan-0001 3 жыл бұрын

@@amandanegrete1306 it's been 2 yrs now. I'm going to be 30. Neither I just let it go. I was depressed. I Locked myself in a room doing it.Stealing from stores to trade things to my drug dealer. how I'm not in jail I have no idea. I'm serious I got bad. I have good parents, good family but meth dint care it changed me to whole opposite me.

@riverratrvr9225 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jonathan-0001 feels good to be free right? I'm happy for you!

@corymatthew6840 2 жыл бұрын

I’m now 1 day sober. I know it’s only the beginning it isn’t much, compared to others who have been sober for years but everyone’s story is different. It’s already tough and I know it won’t be easy but it needs to be done. I needed to watch this. Much respect and love to Novak and all you recovering addicts. God bless to whoever reads this

@jimmydean5663 2 жыл бұрын

How you doing Corey

@colinjames8682 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you are well Cory

@ethangarcia9786 2 жыл бұрын

1 day or 10 years… it makes no difference we’re all 1 bad day from relapse brotha. I wouldn’t compare your sobriety to another’s it’s never worked for me, trying to achieve someone else’s accomplishments. Try to keep your head up and stay pushing. Always remember relapse is a part of recovery don’t let that stop you, much love!

@nairda5102 2 жыл бұрын

How are you bud?

@alinasmit4311 Жыл бұрын

U got this & just keep going

@Noah-wk7ik 5 ай бұрын

This video helped me tremendously, and was one of the most eye opening stories to me when I was trying to get sober. I’m revisiting this at 190 days sober. I have NO desire to pick the bottle back up. Thank you so much for sharing your story Brandon. I don’t ever comment on videos, but I am on this to let anyone know who may read this… sobriety is possible. Addiction is a disease, and once you beat it- you realize YOU are in charge of your destiny. For anyone still struggling.. my heart goes to you. It is possible to overcome. Stay strong! I wish y’all luck and happiness in this journey we call life.

@dylbre3773 5 жыл бұрын

2 years off of opiates today.

@francineemma2051 5 жыл бұрын

How long would you say it took to feel normal again? Did you do it cold Turkey?

@suzygriffin3597 5 жыл бұрын

Well fuckin done!

@lillylazer429 5 жыл бұрын

That's great. Well done..Good job you should be proud

@missyr797 5 жыл бұрын

Great job! My 2 year is 6/30!

@jaggirl 5 жыл бұрын

@@francineemma2051 takes roughly a week tops. If you're only on heroin. But you can start feeling a lot better after about 3 or 4 days... Better if you can do it cold Turkey. As using other drugs to lessen the withdrawals will only stretch out the detoxing process. I inow 3-4 days can seem like forever when you're actually going through it. But hang in there.. Maybe s sleeping pill at night after the 4th day. But I wouldn't try it much sooner. I've done a medicated detox and a non medicated detox.. The medicated was rapid reduction using Subutex. They gave it yo me 3 times a day for 3 days. She only took it twice a day and 3rd day once. The remainder of the 4 days was them monitoring me. Thst was s pretty easy detox. Although some left after the 3rd day. To go shoot up the subutex, that they were diverting. They must have been doing it tough. To go yo detox yo get drugs...lol. But they were there for the wrong reasons. Good luck to you..

@davidortiz8090 3 жыл бұрын

3 years ago i was addicted to pin killers... my life was falling apart rapidly.. my girlfriend of 7 years left me. Because of my addiction i lost my mind my car my job.. the only one who didnt give up on me was my mother. No matter how bad the devil had his hand on my soul.. she truly belived i could fight off the demons.... i was jeading towards death fast. God rest her soul she passed away last Christmas... im now 3 years sobor and stronger then ever. I have her ashes in a gold cross necklace that i wear ever day. To remind me of how much she has made me a better person. My mind has been a blur i forget things sometimes and i feel that all i can do is push forward and keep my faith with her and god.. this meditating music has helped keep me at peace. Stay alive strive for better theres alwaysgoing to be a rainy day.

@sethnicholls7861 3 жыл бұрын

That's beautiful words brother I hope it stuck.

@deborahrenteria702 6 ай бұрын

I have 38 days clean today. They play your story at the rehab I went to in the men's group. I heard so much about it that I had to listen to it. I've been home 4 days. I've been to 7 meetings. I'm being put back together and the world is falling in place. Thank you 💞