i'm 594 days sober from alcohol. i'm clean off of weed and have stopped smoking. the other day i had urges for alcohol and a smoke.. i cooked myself some soup.. cooking helps me redirect my focus.. cooking, gaming and editing have been my little bundle of saviours.
I am an addiction doctor and am impressed by your kindness and empathy. Those are critical in helping support people with addiction as well as lack of judgment, which you also bring. I believe in the all of the above approach so embrace all that is helpful, medications, counseling, support groups, ASMR. Thank you for such excellent content.
Growing up, my mom was an addict and I carried so much resentment and anger for her for so long. She passed away exactly 2 weeks ago from cancer. Once she got really sick, all I could do was wish I had spent more time loving her and trying to help instead of treating her like the bad guy. Like you said, Pat: it’s a disease. She needed help not animosity. I got to fix things with her there at the end, but I will never stop kicking myself for wasting so much time. Thanks for posting this video today, Pat ❤
Yeah def my mom let my stepdad abuse us and i still took care of her for a year straight when she had cancer. Changing diapers, cooking, cleaning, heling her wash herself everything. You might regret this for the rest of your life. My condolences btw.
Don't beat yourself up please. It can take inhuman strength to deal with an addict's behavior in a forgiving and compassionate way sometimes. I hope everything improves for you soon
This made me realize a lot of things... I struggle with self harm, which can get really addicting and it's sometimes hard for me to realize who i actually am When you mentioned meeting my younger self, and how they would feel to know that i do this, it broke me. It really made me realize who i am And especially when you mentioned the screaming voice, sometimes it gets so bad it's hard for me to talk properly. Thank you so much for making this, it's nice to cry again and get back to reality after feeling numb for too long I'll come back to this video whenever i might need to be reminded that I'm not a burden, i'm not unhelpful, i'm not a bad person, etc Again, thank you so unbelievably much for making this, words cannot describe how grateful i am for you making this video
I used to sh a lot too back in the day, I've struggled with many mental illnesses for years, and one day i decided to stop, even after almost 1 and a half year later i still struggle with the voice and the urges, it's so difficult to not do it, but then i count the days and realize how, even with my low points, it's amazing to not hurt myself for a moment that's going to pass, we deserve to love our bodies, our close future selves shouldn't interrupt their happiness for a past moment of sadness, i believe we can all heal and leave the scars as they're someday, closed❤️ edit: I'm v sorry for the awful grammar but I'm half asleep plus English isn't my first language so i hope this is at least readable loll
@@notreversezoo thats reasonable, i might try that too, counting the days and actually seeing how far i get and i agree that we deserve to love our bodies, i try to accept mine as much as i can, and i always feel bad when i do s/h, because im basically setting myself back 10 steps from where i was before in self improvement i hope eventually i can look at my scars and be honest and kind with myself about them, not look at them and be worried about what people will think of me when they see them also thats fair 😭idk if this made much sense either since im also pretty tired, i could read what you wrote easily tho!
For some reason I have been craving a cigarette so bad today and I have smoked only once or twice in my life. Was planning on buying a pack but seriously this video was all I needed.
You know i was gonna click off the video and then when he said, "theres a voice in your head, telling you to do it". That's exactly how it feels with an addiction and it felt good to hear it described in such a simple way that i never even thought of. This video has helped me pat. Thank you.
I have a really bad compulsive eating disorded and im also slowly becoming an alcoholic at 16, and ill make sure to watch this video whenever im struggling. Thanks pat. Youre awesome.
i don’t if this is relevant, but whenever i craved a drink, i just told myself no, like you would a dog 😂 as though i was my older self, instead id grab a fruity or sweet drink instead - you still enjoy yourself and your future self is happier! hopefully that wasnt too unwarranted, sending love and strength
I’m sorry to hear about your eating disorder that must be really frustrating, but like an alcoholic at 16, I feel at some point there had to be a point where you made the choice to do that to yourself, if your not happy about the choices you made then get off that shit and think about that made you do that in the first place cause like cmon, at 16, unless there was some other factor(which if there was this doesn’t all apply) but like I feel like you made that choice yourself, fix your mistakes, do whatever you have to do but don’t ruin the rest of your life because of a stupid decision you made as a teenager
Like I know I sound like a complete asshole but it’s just super fucking frustrating to see a 16 YEAR OLD, just throw away their life because they were too stupid to realize that their doing it, good luck and I wish you the best
Thank you Patrick. I watch your videos every night before I go to sleep. Ive been sober for a while now Ive fought addiction for many years. My faith in God has really saved me and helped me stay sober. Loved this video! Your awesome!
Don't usually comment but I have an insane addiction to vaping. Started off as a casual thing, thought I could just stop at any time but now I can't go a day without them. I wanna stop, I know it's not good for me or my wallet but it's tough. Really cool of you to make this man, I'm sure it helps a ton of people myself included
@@finleydeanshaw9089 nah I'm not in the US. I'm in SA. The good ones can set you back about 260 rand. Not sure how the exchange rates work in this case and I don't wanna do the math haha but pretty sure our currency is weaker which is why it may seem like a lot.
SHAME YOURSELF i know this sounds horrid but its worked for my friends. they shamed themselves and we "shamed" them and they have stopped. think about it you are relying of flavoured air that costs you and your health and for what? it looks embarrassing and it smells embarrassing and its hurting you. respect yourself. lots of love i hope this helps and not the other way around.
drew monson said the same thing about addiction being a disease and how horrible it would be to make someone feel bad about having cancer. it’s true, i didnt realize how badly addiction would ruin my life this way.
This really spoke to me as someone who's recovering from self harm. 2 months clean. All the love to you Patrick and those who are suffering from addiction or know someone who is suffering ❤
Just wanted to take a minute to tell you guys that if you are struggling with an addiction that it will get better. it's hard at first fighting those urges but the longer you go without the easier it gets if you can get clean a full month you can get clean for the rest of your life set a goal something that'll motivate you and work towards that theres so much to look forward to. Im proud of you. Thank you Patrick for this video ❤ Stay safe chat
very comforting video. I’m not addicted to anything crazy but just pretty bad nicotine addiction that I’m desperate to quit. it’s so expensive and my body is already fucked from health issues anyway so why am I enabling myself to step out and vape every 15 mins, like I need it. this is awesome, so comforting. thanks Pat you the goat fr
You’re using nicotine to emotionally self-regulate. You’re halfway there, you developed a self soothing behavior, you just need to develop a self soothing behavior that isn’t harmful to you.
I'm not suffering from addiction, but I found this to be both honest and comforting. ❤ I'm sure this will help/save so many and that's worth so many praises and thanks, Patrick!
i became addicted to weed very heavily, a lot argue and say you can’t get addicted to that… but when you link the substance to positive feelings, linking it to what makes you feel good..? it does. i used it ten times a day for two years straight. i’ve been sober for five months now and god it’s been tough but i am much more happier than whatever euphoria i thought i felt when taking it.
i just watched the basketball diaries, i dont struggle with addiction but my boyfriend does and its really hard to watch at times, or hear the stories of the past, i watch all your outside videos because they are comforting to me but this is definitely a coincidence to see tonight. thank you patrick for helping others and being there for us
Patrick you should pursue a career as a councilor or a head doctor imo you’d be great , you’re probably a good listener and full of knowledge and positive advice … you’re a good man
My addiction isnt drugs but self harm, but this still helps. Ive been using my friends all day to sorta distract myself. I feel bad for using people to fill a void, but its the only thing working right now. But now that alone with no distractions, I'm getting that urge again. Couldnt have been more perfect timing pat. You help a lot, all of your content, but this one especially.
I hope you get better. I sort of understand why you hurt yourself but I just want to say you're a great person and that you have the potential to do great things. Stop thinking you're worthless and the world will be better without you. I know I'm making assumptions but I'm making them because I have similar thoughts at times. Not wanting to cut my wrist but something else. Your friends and family love you. Make sure you get hugs and cry about it in your free time. If you don't feel better after crying to yourself. Try and explain your emotions to a close friend. Feel super free to let out your emotions. It will be for the better. That friend can give you clear headed advice or at the very least understand/listen to your problems. Please try and ask God for help. If all fails or even if it does succeed. Not trying to sound like a crazy Christian. Everytime I feel stressed or have those similar thoughts. I always ask Jesus for peace and I always get it. If you try and do good by him. Then he will give you blessings 100%. Even as a Christian that's still struggling. When I'm doing the right things, I get supernatural help or "luck". When I seriously need help even when I'm living in sin, Jesus still helps me. What I'm trying to say is give those things an honest chance because those issues are serious. None of us wants anything terrible happening
@@PatricksASMR managed to make it through the night without any relapses and the urge is mostly gone, thank you man. And yeah, thinking about it now, i know my friends wouldnt mind if they knew what was up. They care a lot for me and have their own struggles. Its just hard to notice that people care when ur heads a mess.
Recently hit my one year clean from alcohol, and I just hit 2 months clean from weed. I’ve seriously felt the best I’ve ever felt in my life. Love you Pat, hope you have a wonderful fulfilling week and eat some good food
4 weeks sober tomorrow and I already see how much better life is. I feel like I'm in so much more control of my emotions and negative thoughts, but most importantly (for me), I feel like I'm a much better father to my two boys. You can do it people. You can stop. I've been an addict to different substances since I was about 11, I'm turning 30 in January, and the thought of picking it up again really just makes me feel ill now. If I can get better, you can, I promise you. You've got this.
Addiction is the worst. Food is my way to curve other addictions, but then food can become an unhealthy addiction too. I’m rooting for anyone struggling. 🫶🩵
You are super talented and have impressive range. Every video is so wholesome and comforting. I always find myself having deep introspective thoughts and a good laugh (lol @ the dogs going wild). I have yet to find another channel like this one. TYSM for creating such amazing original content!
i’ve had some struggles with addiction, although recently i’ve found that surrounding yourself with positive people is a way to deter it. having people around that hold you accountable. edit: thanks pat, you are a great guy.
reading through these comments is really meaningful, wishing everyone the very best wherever they are in their journeys. i wanted to add: addiction can be the result your environment, development, personality traits (e.g., more impulsive, shy, anything really), genetic predisposition - usually a bunch of stuff put together to create the perfect storm. it can happen to anyone in the “right” circumstances. don’t be too hard on yourself yall ❤
You're amazing Patrick. That part where you mentioned your past self was ignorant to your future, thinking that it wouldn't be alive to suffer the consequences, that hit the nail on the hammer. It's so easy to live in the moment, but right now I suffer the consequences of my six year long adderall addiction that I started when I was 17. Now I suffer a destroyed stomach and a mindset that intertwines my favorite hobby with half a bottle of stimulants. I consider myself one of the lucky ones, too. For two years I told myself that I'd get help eventually, and then I hit rock bottom and told myself that I didn't need help because I was sure to overdose. I almost OD'd twice and the second time was when professionals stepped in. For anyone who needs to read this, please don't wait. You can't kick it yourself. Willpower will NOT be enough to rewire a brain that has physically altered itself to suit your addiction. You need help and you need help NOW.
God this video was well timed. My Grandma, who I was really close with, just passed away, and I've been struggling with it, and staying sober- thank you Patrick ❤️ Your videos always help me sleep, and get through life in general, along with thousands of other people - we love you! Keep doing your thang dude xx
Been dealing with a self harm addiction since my early teens, little bit different than the point of the video, but hit home all the same. Thanks Patrick 🤙
You were so right about the inner voice. It can make some really sound arguments, or at least ones that seem really sound. Nobody has ever pointed that out to me before. This has really helped me stop listening to that inner voice. Even when its making those "reasonable" arguments, I need to stop listening.
Been struggling with Cannabis addiction for 11 years now. For the past 5 years I’ve been trying non stop to quit, but can’t seem to figure it out. One day, I hope.
I overcame my drug and self harm addiction and I just want everyone to know that you can do it too❤ believe in yourself and NEVER give up. Remember that you are in control even if it doesn’t feel like it!
Thank you for sharing this one, Patrick. I lost my brother to a fentanyl overdose about two years ago. It can affect anyone from any upbringing. Thanks for talking about the tough stuff. I hope you're doing okay. You are a special kind of person. ❤
What’s helped me is anticipating doing it but not actually doing it, it’s weird but it’s helped me identify triggers and stressers easier. Another thing that’s helped it testing myself and seeing how long I could go without it, like making it a challenge. Last option that’s helped is looking up outside perspective, watching videos online of people and how they act on the substance. Seeing that you don’t want others to view you that way and to strive to be better
This is actually perfect. This past week, i’ve been using one of my weed smoking device that I bought last month (it doesn’t have a lot of *lettuce* compared to other smokable *lettuce* stuff) a lot more, recently. Before it was just once a week, but this past week or two. I’ve been doing it basically every night or when i’m not doing anything productive that requires my upmost focus. I know that this is not great for me. Smoking *anything*, is not good for your body. Probably fun to see the funny smoke clouds leave your lips and lungs. Smoking for me is just to get a good buzz. I enjoy it, even though I know that this is not ideal for my body to indulge on.
Patrick man your seriously perfect. I have been in recovery for 5 years :) My dad passed away from a Fentanyl overdose this year. I just had my son yesterday and gave him my dads name for his middle name. This video hits hard. Its good. Keep creating ♥️ I never leave comments, but finding myself commenting on all of your videos.
Never had a substance addiction, but sort of an addiction to harming myself through an eating disorder. Even though through it, i knew what i was doing was wrong, i was trapped in this idea that this was the one thing i could control and it would eventually be worth it. I couldn't imagine myself without it, it consumed me. I've been in recovery for about a year, and even though it is getting better, i do wish i could feel that sense if control again. It almost killed me and left a toll on my body for sure, but still my brain fantasies about the body i had and sense if accomplishment and control i thought i had. Anyways, all of this to say thank you for your reminder that i am stronger than these urges and how miserable my life was with my ed. And if anyone is reading this and struggling with an ed, substances, self harm in anyway, its lying to you. You do deserve love, you are strong, and your life is 100% better without it. I hope you find peace ❤️
I really needed this not only cause ive been having strugle to sleep but also i have been struggling with my nicotine addiction. Im 17 and been smoking for over 6 years and i lost 2 people to lung cancer cause of smoking n ive tried to quit many times but cant. But i know what I'm playing when i feel the need to smoke cause this has helped me
Thank you for this, I had to quit everything when I found out I was pregnant. Watching those around me use vapes or smoke plant or drink is tough to feel like I’m the only one left out. I struggled so hard to quit, but I had to not only for myself but for my baby. I struggle months into the pregnancy, months after quitting I still have cravings. This really helped me, thank you ❤
Not even gonna lie this shi made me cry 😭 I love you so much dude. You're my favorite person ever, you deserve the world and I'm so proud of how far you've made it. 💚
I have a self harm addiction. I was 41 days "clean" until I relapsed yesterday. It fucking sucks, I really hate myself for doing it but in the moment it feels so good. It takes all the pain away for a moment, as contradicting as that sounds. Thank you for the video 💚
41 days is SO good!! relapsing is not great, but it's a part of the process. Im proud of You for making it that far, and im 100% You can get there again. You've got this!!
@@x__dolorem__x6618 it's an asmr video, it's a comment that is to be expected on this video, it is well intentioned, pat liked the comment. it's a personal and tough subject for some but a good amount of people are watching this vid because it's patrick :)
thanks for this it could help someone get on the right path but it’s also important to remember (the ppl watching) that addiction doesn’t go away overnight from one video it’s a lot of biological & chemical factors that keep the brain craving more so please get professional help 🤍
Do I struggle with addiction? Yes. Am I gonna quit vaping and smoking? Probably not 😭 but I'll try Did this video help? Yes actually it did. Why am I commenting like this? Idk dawg I really don't know
I have quite a bad cocain addiction and I’ve had it for the last year and a little bit but I always come to your videos for peace while I’m high and also when I’m not high but thank you for this video it really does make me feel like someone cares if anyone can relate leave a comment below
Bro I’ve never dealt with addiction in my life but this ASMR video is truly helpful and reassuring on so many levels, thank you so much for making this video🫶🏽
thanks for this, i would use weed daily over the summer and although ive been sober more than 2 months, ive lately been getting super strong cravings thinking about it every day and this has really helped put things into perspective!
am i tripping or is his aura blue? anw love these types of videos, hand movements + talking aaa pls don't stop making these kinds of vids, thank youuuuu
im presenting a speech tomorrow on how systems need to be more empathetic rather than violent towards addicts and this is such a well timed video for it
vaping has turned my life into an utter nightmare. i hate nicotine so much and it rules my life. i needed this, to be told not to fuck up the chance i’ve been given, and that my addiction is lying and scheming against me. thank you patrick
i'm 594 days sober from alcohol. i'm clean off of weed and have stopped smoking. the other day i had urges for alcohol and a smoke.. i cooked myself some soup.. cooking helps me redirect my focus.. cooking, gaming and editing have been my little bundle of saviours.
So proud of you!!! 💕
great job! i strive to be like you
Good job!!! Impressive, stick to it
you’re doing great, keep going we are proud of you 🫶🏻
Bravo 🥰♥️
I am an addiction doctor and am impressed by your kindness and empathy. Those are critical in helping support people with addiction as well as lack of judgment, which you also bring. I believe in the all of the above approach so embrace all that is helpful, medications, counseling, support groups, ASMR. Thank you for such excellent content.
“We love you Pat” We all say in unison
We luv you Pat
We love you pat
Why is this perfectly timed? I relapsed earlier but was on the verge of doing it again..
I hope you're doing OK ❤
it’s gonna be okay, we’re all here for you even if you don’t know us. I hope you’re doing better
you've got this, cheeseflamingo
Growing up, my mom was an addict and I carried so much resentment and anger for her for so long. She passed away exactly 2 weeks ago from cancer.
Once she got really sick, all I could do was wish I had spent more time loving her and trying to help instead of treating her like the bad guy. Like you said, Pat: it’s a disease. She needed help not animosity.
I got to fix things with her there at the end, but I will never stop kicking myself for wasting so much time.
Thanks for posting this video today, Pat ❤
Yeah def my mom let my stepdad abuse us and i still took care of her for a year straight when she had cancer. Changing diapers, cooking, cleaning, heling her wash herself everything. You might regret this for the rest of your life. My condolences btw.
Don't beat yourself up please. It can take inhuman strength to deal with an addict's behavior in a forgiving and compassionate way sometimes. I hope everything improves for you soon
@@PatricksASMRWhat a beautiful human you are
This made me realize a lot of things...
I struggle with self harm, which can get really addicting and it's sometimes hard for me to realize who i actually am
When you mentioned meeting my younger self, and how they would feel to know that i do this, it broke me. It really made me realize who i am
And especially when you mentioned the screaming voice, sometimes it gets so bad it's hard for me to talk properly.
Thank you so much for making this, it's nice to cry again and get back to reality after feeling numb for too long
I'll come back to this video whenever i might need to be reminded that I'm not a burden, i'm not unhelpful, i'm not a bad person, etc
Again, thank you so unbelievably much for making this, words cannot describe how grateful i am for you making this video
You will find the strength to overcome. You're certainly not a bad person, you're doing your best. Keep going.
@@PatricksASMR thank you so much, i plan to keep going
you're super kind!
I used to sh a lot too back in the day, I've struggled with many mental illnesses for years, and one day i decided to stop, even after almost 1 and a half year later i still struggle with the voice and the urges, it's so difficult to not do it, but then i count the days and realize how, even with my low points, it's amazing to not hurt myself for a moment that's going to pass, we deserve to love our bodies, our close future selves shouldn't interrupt their happiness for a past moment of sadness, i believe we can all heal and leave the scars as they're someday, closed❤️
edit: I'm v sorry for the awful grammar but I'm half asleep plus English isn't my first language so i hope this is at least readable loll
@@notreversezoo thats reasonable, i might try that too, counting the days and actually seeing how far i get
and i agree that we deserve to love our bodies, i try to accept mine as much as i can, and i always feel bad when i do s/h, because im basically setting myself back 10 steps from where i was before in self improvement
i hope eventually i can look at my scars and be honest and kind with myself about them, not look at them and be worried about what people will think of me when they see them
also thats fair 😭idk if this made much sense either since im also pretty tired, i could read what you wrote easily tho!
For some reason I have been craving a cigarette so bad today and I have smoked only once or twice in my life. Was planning on buying a pack but seriously this video was all I needed.
good job!!
so proud of you!!
so happy for you!! wishing you all the best :))
let’s go so glad you didn’t
ayyy good vro
Do I currently struggle with addiction? No. Did I watch all of it anyway? Yes, it was superb
looking awfully handsome in this one patrick
i think it’s the black background and the lighting!
@@charlie-jd3lshes always handosme
Was just thinking that
You know i was gonna click off the video and then when he said, "theres a voice in your head, telling you to do it". That's exactly how it feels with an addiction and it felt good to hear it described in such a simple way that i never even thought of. This video has helped me pat. Thank you.
Jesus can help
Wishing love to everyone who reads this. ♡
To you too!!
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Thanks!! Wishing love to you too ❤
I have a really bad compulsive eating disorded and im also slowly becoming an alcoholic at 16, and ill make sure to watch this video whenever im struggling. Thanks pat. Youre awesome.
Wishing you the best. Been there. It gets better!
i don’t if this is relevant, but whenever i craved a drink, i just told myself no, like you would a dog 😂 as though i was my older self, instead id grab a fruity or sweet drink instead - you still enjoy yourself and your future self is happier! hopefully that wasnt too unwarranted, sending love and strength
I’m sorry to hear about your eating disorder that must be really frustrating, but like an alcoholic at 16, I feel at some point there had to be a point where you made the choice to do that to yourself, if your not happy about the choices you made then get off that shit and think about that made you do that in the first place cause like cmon, at 16, unless there was some other factor(which if there was this doesn’t all apply) but like I feel like you made that choice yourself, fix your mistakes, do whatever you have to do but don’t ruin the rest of your life because of a stupid decision you made as a teenager
Like I know I sound like a complete asshole but it’s just super fucking frustrating to see a 16 YEAR OLD, just throw away their life because they were too stupid to realize that their doing it, good luck and I wish you the best
Please be good to yourself and make an effort to solve this problem. That sounds serious and I wish you the best.
love you pat. these videos bring me more comfort than i could ever put into words. it's honestly helped me put all my addictions in the past
love these kinds of videos pat
Thank you Patrick. I watch your videos every night before I go to sleep. Ive been sober for a while now Ive fought addiction for many years. My faith in God has really saved me and helped me stay sober. Loved this video! Your awesome!
Don't usually comment but I have an insane addiction to vaping. Started off as a casual thing, thought I could just stop at any time but now I can't go a day without them. I wanna stop, I know it's not good for me or my wallet but it's tough. Really cool of you to make this man, I'm sure it helps a ton of people myself included
How much does a vape cost you I’m guessing your in the US a vape ( I get bar) cost 49$ is Australia which is 33 usd
@@finleydeanshaw9089 nah I'm not in the US. I'm in SA. The good ones can set you back about 260 rand. Not sure how the exchange rates work in this case and I don't wanna do the math haha but pretty sure our currency is weaker which is why it may seem like a lot.
SHAME YOURSELF i know this sounds horrid but its worked for my friends. they shamed themselves and we "shamed" them and they have stopped. think about it you are relying of flavoured air that costs you and your health and for what? it looks embarrassing and it smells embarrassing and its hurting you. respect yourself. lots of love i hope this helps and not the other way around.
drew monson said the same thing about addiction being a disease and how horrible it would be to make someone feel bad about having cancer. it’s true, i didnt realize how badly addiction would ruin my life this way.
Hoping you can keep watching this before your own next drink and that you can listen to your true self right here ❤
You are describing it so well! Im trying to quit and Im having cravings so bad rn 😭 this is perfect timing thank you pat
This really spoke to me as someone who's recovering from self harm. 2 months clean.
All the love to you Patrick and those who are suffering from addiction or know someone who is suffering ❤
2 months? That's amating!! Keep going please, you're worth it!!
Just wanted to take a minute to tell you guys that if you are struggling with an addiction that it will get better. it's hard at first fighting those urges but the longer you go without the easier it gets if you can get clean a full month you can get clean for the rest of your life set a goal something that'll motivate you and work towards that theres so much to look forward to. Im proud of you. Thank you Patrick for this video ❤ Stay safe chat
very comforting video. I’m not addicted to anything crazy but just pretty bad nicotine addiction that I’m desperate to quit. it’s so expensive and my body is already fucked from health issues anyway so why am I enabling myself to step out and vape every 15 mins, like I need it. this is awesome, so comforting. thanks Pat you the goat fr
You’re using nicotine to emotionally self-regulate. You’re halfway there, you developed a self soothing behavior, you just need to develop a self soothing behavior that isn’t harmful to you.
I have a compulsive skin picking disorder called dermatillomania, and it certainly behaves like an addiction sometimes. This video was a blessing
Saving this for when I need that extra help. Thank you for making this, Patrick. Seriously, youre awesome.
I'm not suffering from addiction, but I found this to be both honest and comforting. ❤ I'm sure this will help/save so many and that's worth so many praises and thanks, Patrick!
i became addicted to weed very heavily, a lot argue and say you can’t get addicted to that… but when you link the substance to positive feelings, linking it to what makes you feel good..? it does. i used it ten times a day for two years straight. i’ve been sober for five months now and god it’s been tough but i am much more happier than whatever euphoria i thought i felt when taking it.
i just watched the basketball diaries, i dont struggle with addiction but my boyfriend does and its really hard to watch at times, or hear the stories of the past, i watch all your outside videos because they are comforting to me but this is definitely a coincidence to see tonight. thank you patrick for helping others and being there for us
This is so wonderful i dont even have words. Your asmr is therapeutic to begin with. Everyone should see this one.
Patrick you should pursue a career as a councilor or a head doctor imo you’d be great , you’re probably a good listener and full of knowledge and positive advice … you’re a good man
You're a good man as well BigHarryJohnson420
I’ve been addicted to cigarettes since I lost my brother 8 years ago. I’m trying to quit. This video was perfect. ❤️
Wishing you all the luck! And I'm very sorry for your loss...
@@gabri3llaaa thank you so much❤️
you got this ❤️
I'm sorry. I wish you the best with that. You're more than capable
@@PatricksASMR thank you so much❤️
You're so good at this, it's actually insane! Thank you for creating such great content and for being you! ❤
My addiction isnt drugs but self harm, but this still helps.
Ive been using my friends all day to sorta distract myself. I feel bad for using people to fill a void, but its the only thing working right now. But now that alone with no distractions, I'm getting that urge again. Couldnt have been more perfect timing pat. You help a lot, all of your content, but this one especially.
I hope you get better. I sort of understand why you hurt yourself but I just want to say you're a great person and that you have the potential to do great things. Stop thinking you're worthless and the world will be better without you. I know I'm making assumptions but I'm making them because I have similar thoughts at times. Not wanting to cut my wrist but something else. Your friends and family love you. Make sure you get hugs and cry about it in your free time. If you don't feel better after crying to yourself. Try and explain your emotions to a close friend. Feel super free to let out your emotions. It will be for the better. That friend can give you clear headed advice or at the very least understand/listen to your problems. Please try and ask God for help. If all fails or even if it does succeed. Not trying to sound like a crazy Christian. Everytime I feel stressed or have those similar thoughts. I always ask Jesus for peace and I always get it. If you try and do good by him. Then he will give you blessings 100%. Even as a Christian that's still struggling. When I'm doing the right things, I get supernatural help or "luck". When I seriously need help even when I'm living in sin, Jesus still helps me. What I'm trying to say is give those things an honest chance because those issues are serious. None of us wants anything terrible happening
You’re not “using” your friends, I’m sure they’d be glad to help you. Finding an outlet in people you love is a good thing
Spending time with loved ones is such a healthy and great coping mechanism, no need to feel bad I think. You're loved. I hope you conquer this
@@PatricksASMR managed to make it through the night without any relapses and the urge is mostly gone, thank you man. And yeah, thinking about it now, i know my friends wouldnt mind if they knew what was up. They care a lot for me and have their own struggles. Its just hard to notice that people care when ur heads a mess.
I can see myself rewatching this video a few million times ❤
Recently hit my one year clean from alcohol, and I just hit 2 months clean from weed. I’ve seriously felt the best I’ve ever felt in my life. Love you Pat, hope you have a wonderful fulfilling week and eat some good food
4 weeks sober tomorrow and I already see how much better life is. I feel like I'm in so much more control of my emotions and negative thoughts, but most importantly (for me), I feel like I'm a much better father to my two boys.
You can do it people. You can stop. I've been an addict to different substances since I was about 11, I'm turning 30 in January, and the thought of picking it up again really just makes me feel ill now.
If I can get better, you can, I promise you. You've got this.
Addiction is the worst. Food is my way to curve other addictions, but then food can become an unhealthy addiction too. I’m rooting for anyone struggling. 🫶🩵
❤
I’m also sending BIG hugs to anyone struggling
Absoltely
@@asmrwales Wales! I didn’t expect to see you here. 2 AMAZING ASMRtists!
The sound of night insects is beautiful.
You are super talented and have impressive range. Every video is so wholesome and comforting. I always find myself having deep introspective thoughts and a good laugh (lol @ the dogs going wild). I have yet to find another channel like this one. TYSM for creating such amazing original content!
i’ve had some struggles with addiction, although recently i’ve found that surrounding yourself with positive people is a way to deter it. having people around that hold you accountable.
edit: thanks pat, you are a great guy.
reading through these comments is really meaningful, wishing everyone the very best wherever they are in their journeys. i wanted to add: addiction can be the result your environment, development, personality traits (e.g., more impulsive, shy, anything really), genetic predisposition - usually a bunch of stuff put together to create the perfect storm. it can happen to anyone in the “right” circumstances. don’t be too hard on yourself yall ❤
You're amazing Patrick. That part where you mentioned your past self was ignorant to your future, thinking that it wouldn't be alive to suffer the consequences, that hit the nail on the hammer.
It's so easy to live in the moment, but right now I suffer the consequences of my six year long adderall addiction that I started when I was 17. Now I suffer a destroyed stomach and a mindset that intertwines my favorite hobby with half a bottle of stimulants. I consider myself one of the lucky ones, too.
For two years I told myself that I'd get help eventually, and then I hit rock bottom and told myself that I didn't need help because I was sure to overdose. I almost OD'd twice and the second time was when professionals stepped in.
For anyone who needs to read this, please don't wait. You can't kick it yourself. Willpower will NOT be enough to rewire a brain that has physically altered itself to suit your addiction. You need help and you need help NOW.
i quit smoking around 3 months ago and this weekend, since i’ve been home alone, the urge has been soooo strong. this video helped me a lot. thankyou
I love your content because you're real, nothing ever feels like an act or anything like that. Stay awesome Patrick!
patrick you’re so wonderful 😭😭😭😭 im really going through a lot and your videos help so much when i just want to sleep.
Thanks for much for this video pat, so many people needed this ❤️❤️ Hope everyone is doing well, please keep fighting and dont give up :)
I watch your ASMR videos every night to help me relax and unwind. Thank you Patrick for your kindness ❤
patrick your asmr is so unique man ive been watching for a while now and bro i always go straight to you for asmr man your awesome ❤
I both struggle with addiction and work in addiction treatment/mental health. This was incredibly comforting. Thank you, Pat.
God this video was well timed. My Grandma, who I was really close with, just passed away, and I've been struggling with it, and staying sober- thank you Patrick ❤️
Your videos always help me sleep, and get through life in general, along with thousands of other people - we love you! Keep doing your thang dude xx
Such a sweet soul 🥹🫶🏼
thank you brother, i don't do drugs but it makes me want to take care of myself despite my toxic mentality
Been dealing with a self harm addiction since my early teens, little bit different than the point of the video, but hit home all the same. Thanks Patrick 🤙
Sending love from Scotland to you Patrick and all the viewers your videos help a lot :)
You were so right about the inner voice. It can make some really sound arguments, or at least ones that seem really sound. Nobody has ever pointed that out to me before. This has really helped me stop listening to that inner voice. Even when its making those "reasonable" arguments, I need to stop listening.
I’ve been showing signs of addiction to pain killers. This helped pat never doing it again
Youve got this! Go mirai! Never give up!
Please stay away from them. I'm 7 years in and it's done me no favours at all.
@@lbali2896 i am take care of yourself 🙏🏻
I so really liked this mate, I hope you keep making these simple talking videos more. it comes from heart.
Been struggling with Cannabis addiction for 11 years now. For the past 5 years I’ve been trying non stop to quit, but can’t seem to figure it out.
One day, I hope.
you will, you will find the strength somewhere
@@LOONACORE 🤞 thank you!!
Having a motivator helps tremendously. Something in your life that you care about too much to screw up by smoking weed all the time. Good luck
This vídeo was pure. That IS ALL we need.
I overcame my drug and self harm addiction and I just want everyone to know that you can do it too❤ believe in yourself and NEVER give up. Remember that you are in control even if it doesn’t feel like it!
I watch you daily.....love your videos.
Thank you for sharing this one, Patrick. I lost my brother to a fentanyl overdose about two years ago. It can affect anyone from any upbringing. Thanks for talking about the tough stuff. I hope you're doing okay. You are a special kind of person. ❤
What’s helped me is anticipating doing it but not actually doing it, it’s weird but it’s helped me identify triggers and stressers easier. Another thing that’s helped it testing myself and seeing how long I could go without it, like making it a challenge. Last option that’s helped is looking up outside perspective, watching videos online of people and how they act on the substance. Seeing that you don’t want others to view you that way and to strive to be better
josh hutcherson in the middle of the night visualizes ancient hieroglyphics with his hands while trying to aid your problems with addictions
LMFAOOOOOOO
I love this man fr like this kind of videos are so sweet 🥲🫶🏽
The certified GOAT of hand movements my boy Patrick 💪
This is actually perfect. This past week, i’ve been using one of my weed smoking device that I bought last month (it doesn’t have a lot of *lettuce* compared to other smokable *lettuce* stuff) a lot more, recently.
Before it was just once a week, but this past week or two. I’ve been doing it basically every night or when i’m not doing anything productive that requires my upmost focus.
I know that this is not great for me. Smoking *anything*, is not good for your body. Probably fun to see the funny smoke clouds leave your lips and lungs. Smoking for me is just to get a good buzz. I enjoy it, even though I know that this is not ideal for my body to indulge on.
Make sure it doesn't affect your life friend. Perhaps it's time for a break. Wishing you the best
I love the sound of planes and crickets
Patrick man your seriously perfect. I have been in recovery for 5 years :) My dad passed away from a Fentanyl overdose this year. I just had my son yesterday and gave him my dads name for his middle name. This video hits hard. Its good. Keep creating ♥️ I never leave comments, but finding myself commenting on all of your videos.
Never had a substance addiction, but sort of an addiction to harming myself through an eating disorder. Even though through it, i knew what i was doing was wrong, i was trapped in this idea that this was the one thing i could control and it would eventually be worth it. I couldn't imagine myself without it, it consumed me. I've been in recovery for about a year, and even though it is getting better, i do wish i could feel that sense if control again. It almost killed me and left a toll on my body for sure, but still my brain fantasies about the body i had and sense if accomplishment and control i thought i had. Anyways, all of this to say thank you for your reminder that i am stronger than these urges and how miserable my life was with my ed.
And if anyone is reading this and struggling with an ed, substances, self harm in anyway, its lying to you. You do deserve love, you are strong, and your life is 100% better without it. I hope you find peace ❤️
I really needed this not only cause ive been having strugle to sleep but also i have been struggling with my nicotine addiction. Im 17 and been smoking for over 6 years and i lost 2 people to lung cancer cause of smoking n ive tried to quit many times but cant. But i know what I'm playing when i feel the need to smoke cause this has helped me
Thanks Pat, you’re a legend. I really appreciate you.
I appreciate you to :)
Thank you for this, I had to quit everything when I found out I was pregnant. Watching those around me use vapes or smoke plant or drink is tough to feel like I’m the only one left out. I struggled so hard to quit, but I had to not only for myself but for my baby. I struggle months into the pregnancy, months after quitting I still have cravings. This really helped me, thank you ❤
Not even gonna lie this shi made me cry 😭 I love you so much dude. You're my favorite person ever, you deserve the world and I'm so proud of how far you've made it. 💚
I have a self harm addiction. I was 41 days "clean" until I relapsed yesterday. It fucking sucks, I really hate myself for doing it but in the moment it feels so good. It takes all the pain away for a moment, as contradicting as that sounds. Thank you for the video 💚
41 days is SO good!! relapsing is not great, but it's a part of the process. Im proud of You for making it that far, and im 100% You can get there again. You've got this!!
pat, if YOU are struggling i believe in you and i hope things get better
if i had a nickel for every time one of my favorite youtubers made a video about addiction in the last like 24 hours id have 2 nickels..
You remind me of Jesse Pinkman
HELP!! I'm addicted to ASMR videos!!!!
Read the room.
@@x__dolorem__x6618it ain't that deep
@@colehetzel5003 it is actually. It's literally addiction. It is that deep
@@x__dolorem__x6618 it's an asmr video, it's a comment that is to be expected on this video, it is well intentioned, pat liked the comment. it's a personal and tough subject for some but a good amount of people are watching this vid because it's patrick :)
thanks for this it could help someone get on the right path but it’s also important to remember (the ppl watching) that addiction doesn’t go away overnight from one video it’s a lot of biological & chemical factors that keep the brain craving more so please get professional help 🤍
these videos are so comforting
Do I struggle with addiction? Yes.
Am I gonna quit vaping and smoking? Probably not 😭 but I'll try
Did this video help? Yes actually it did.
Why am I commenting like this? Idk dawg I really don't know
bro this is so real i need to quit so bad but like idk 😭
I have quite a bad cocain addiction and I’ve had it for the last year and a little bit but I always come to your videos for peace while I’m high and also when I’m not high but thank you for this video it really does make me feel like someone cares if anyone can relate leave a comment below
24 days clean off alcohol and weed 🥰 thanks for the reminder to stay strong!
i have 2 mild addictions. so i appreciate it. im glad you mentioned addictions are the only disease you get shamed for
Thank you so much for this lovely video pat, i appreciate the hard work you put into these videos. :)
Your videos really helped me through my addiction last year ❤️,ill be 1 year sober October 15th 🥹 thanks so much patrick
Heyy!! it's 15/10ish, congrats on being one year sober, You're so cool for quitting
@@Girls4Cel thank u so much 🥹 means a lot
watchng ur vids in vr is so awesome brother
Thank you
I finally get to say that you uploaded right when I was looking for an ASMR video for the night
Love your empathy Patrick. ❤
Bro I’ve never dealt with addiction in my life but this ASMR video is truly helpful and reassuring on so many levels, thank you so much for making this video🫶🏽
thanks for this, i would use weed daily over the summer and although ive been sober more than 2 months, ive lately been getting super strong cravings thinking about it every day and this has really helped put things into perspective!
OMG VOID PATRICK 🗣️🗣️🔥🔥
I SEE "ADDICTION HELP", I CLICK!!!
am i tripping or is his aura blue? anw love these types of videos, hand movements + talking aaa pls don't stop making these kinds of vids, thank youuuuu
im presenting a speech tomorrow on how systems need to be more empathetic rather than violent towards addicts and this is such a well timed video for it
Thank you So much you make me feel recognised
vaping has turned my life into an utter nightmare. i hate nicotine so much and it rules my life. i needed this, to be told not to fuck up the chance i’ve been given, and that my addiction is lying and scheming against me. thank you patrick
Спасибо, Патрик, теперь я могу спать
давай дружить
u r so kind, thank u pat