U.K Cocaine Addiction - My Story - 21 Years of Hell

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  • Hi All, a big thank you for watching My story on drug addiction, I feel it is very important to raise more awareness on addiction and hope my story shows people the dangers and risks involved and ultimately will deter people from ever using or letting it escalate to where it can take full control of your life like it did with me. I also hope to show people that no matter how far gone you think you are you can turn your life around. please feel free to drop me a message or comment if you have any questions on this subject. I hope for anyone watching this you find peace and good health in your life.
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  • @interesting2491
    @interesting2491 8 месяцев назад +480

    I’m addicted to watching people who are addicted talking about addiction

    • @kdlofty
      @kdlofty 7 месяцев назад +28

      Well it's addictive.

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  5 месяцев назад +28

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @Yeast85
      @Yeast85 Месяц назад +39

      I’ll give you a half hour of pure solid content for 50 quid.

    • @Uwilldyeeventually2
      @Uwilldyeeventually2 Месяц назад +8

      Addiction is a hell of a drug😂😂

    • @lisao6928
      @lisao6928 Месяц назад +3

      LOL. Great comment

  • @Anakin130506
    @Anakin130506 8 месяцев назад +157

    Had an addiction for almost 15 yrs. spent literally 10’s thousands on coke. Lost jobs, nearly my home and my wife and kids.. I made the decision that enough was enough and I cut everyone out of my life who encouraged me or sold it to me… my life changed instantly, now 7 years without touching it, the thought of it now makes me feel sick..

    • @xgtwb6473
      @xgtwb6473 2 месяца назад +2

      Cracking bit of sherbet

    • @Anakin130506
      @Anakin130506 Месяц назад +18

      Mate I don’t regret any of it, I had some fucked up times. Regret is to think about it and let it consume me further. It happened, I’m not proud of it, what I’m proud of is realising I had a problem and solving it. It can be done

    • @jeffrey4069
      @jeffrey4069 Месяц назад +1

      @Klm458alright man shut up he’s done with that stuff.

    • @jeffrey4069
      @jeffrey4069 Месяц назад

      @Klm458 alright man sorry

    • @unidaspandemia9936
      @unidaspandemia9936 Месяц назад

      @Klm458 10 k is cheap as fuck man... in 15 years regular coke user expend like 100k

  • @TehDawg
    @TehDawg 9 дней назад +21

    I’m 25 and feel like a complete no hoper. I have a little girl who’s birthday is today the 17th June… nothing to show for it… Hearing you be honest that your 20’s to 30’s was utter chaos brings me some slight peace and relief. I am borderline suicidal. I’ve actually kicked the coke habit, it’s drink that’s now killing me. Thankyou for this video mate, I will be returning. X

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  9 дней назад +12

      Yo, You need to pick yourself up mate, think of your little girl! You’ve got off the gear which is great now time to kick the poison of alcohol! Once you eliminate that you’ll feel much better and your life will pick up! You can do it 🙏

    • @TehDawg
      @TehDawg 8 дней назад +6

      @@DiariesofanAddict thankyou so much brother really appreciate the kind response and I’ll remember this advice, it’s my first day with this mindset I’m afraid but also hopeful. Of all drugs it’s literally only been alcohol and coke where I’ve made the endless mistakes and shame. Take care buddy

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 дней назад +5

      @@TehDawg no problem bro, you can do it, you have to put your sobriety above anything else! It’s number one from the moment you wake til you sleep! Once that’s on point the rest will follow brother 👌

    • @dannyH84
      @dannyH84 5 дней назад

      You have a child. Grow some balls for gods sake. Selfish man

    • @mrdeafa25
      @mrdeafa25 3 дня назад

      Nobody to blame but yourself. Get your head out of your arse, stop whingeing, stop looking for sympathy. Go and look after your child. You are 25, not 15 FFS.

  • @telonyoutube
    @telonyoutube 4 дня назад +4

    What a brilliant video! Thanks

  • @charlesswallow2137
    @charlesswallow2137 9 месяцев назад +110

    I definitely had the autopilot, terrible when you are desperate to stop, even when going to the dealer I was thinking "I don't want to buy any" but would buy anyway... I am 99 days clean today.
    Congrats on your recovery

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  9 месяцев назад +11

      wow amazing mate, keep it going :) so many people can relate to the story very nice to hear.totally agree autopilot could ware off then you think shit I've ordered it now its to late. horrible stuff, stay strong bro :)

    • @skipnasty8057
      @skipnasty8057 8 месяцев назад +3

      Hey man, good for you, seriously I mean that.

    • @andrearaver1384
      @andrearaver1384 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@DiariesofanAddictI was same eztascy mama raves .whizz .sniff never ends .lost count how many times I've said I've ad enough I'm done but then think and it let's get messy vicious circle

    • @andrearaver1384
      @andrearaver1384 8 месяцев назад +3

      I started at age 15 now 51 Still at it

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 месяцев назад +8

      that's a stretch mate hope your well @@andrearaver1384

  • @samp1312
    @samp1312 7 месяцев назад +120

    When I used to get cravings I forced myself to concentrate on how awful and dirty I felt after the comedown. That was a good trick for me.

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  7 месяцев назад +28

      very effective way, I was taught to role play it out in my head what will happen if I consume, which for me would be , spend load money / not turn up for work / end up in debt / kicked out of my house / no gym / tell lies / feel like shit after /. and regret it .. etc the list goes on and on.. :)

    • @deg6788
      @deg6788 3 месяца назад +2

      I had thé same tactics . Just feeling so awefull afterwards made me not want to do it again soon...

    • @frankthetank8216
      @frankthetank8216 Месяц назад +3

      Yea imagining the comedown kicking in when all the blow is gone. That sucks so hard you dont want to touch the stuff anymore

    • @latinadancerd
      @latinadancerd Месяц назад +1

      I used same tactic combined with chewing tobacco ​@DiariesofanAddict

    • @vazhaabdushelishvili9386
      @vazhaabdushelishvili9386 11 дней назад

      @@frankthetank8216 even reading this comment did the trick

  • @francocapitanini2411
    @francocapitanini2411 21 день назад +2

    one year sober here from coke!

  • @Linda-gw5pm
    @Linda-gw5pm 8 месяцев назад +86

    Dear Mark, I was a total speed freak in Bristol the the 80s. I have been sober for about 40 years. I had a psychotic break down, and at my worst I was 5 and a half stone. I am grateful for every day. I have a daughter and a grandson and a wonderful husband . I have been honest snd remain honest about my past. Some one recently asked me if I had ever tried drugs. I laughed and said there are not many I haven't.

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 месяцев назад +16

      hahah nice to hear and its great to have some humour about it also :) glad you are doing well you can live to tell the tale :)

    • @OMEGOOLIEBIRD
      @OMEGOOLIEBIRD 5 месяцев назад

      You replied to a BOT! Look at he user name and compare it to others.. see a pattern.. No idea why they would be on your video, but it is a bot for sure...@@DiariesofanAddict

    • @EternalEnemy
      @EternalEnemy 26 дней назад

      The last line made me laugh. I salute you 🙂

    • @billyboomstick8657
      @billyboomstick8657 22 дня назад

      I was first given speed in my early to mid teens 15 by my aunty, I was very immature for my age due to being born with a club foot I could barely walk until I was old enough to go to school always in a cast or on my zimmer frame so I missed interaction in my formative years, I never got off it till I was forty it was my obsession, boy did that dumb me down it should be reclassified from class b aswell as weed, combining the two is absolutely lethal for the young mind, it did dig me out of a few holes aswell tho to be fair and i had many a good time on it, im 41 now it holds little appeal, i could use it again but im not going to for a loooooooooonv while as i feel im only getting to know myself as an adult at my ripe age

    • @Linda-gw5pm
      @Linda-gw5pm 22 дня назад

      @@billyboomstick8657 Now life can begin x.

  • @benjammin987
    @benjammin987 4 дня назад +3

    Well done mate, really inspiring story. Loved listening to you talk!

  • @dominicconway1112
    @dominicconway1112 24 дня назад +6

    well done, bud. You’re not a new person - you’re the person you were always meant to be

  • @Vict0reeaH
    @Vict0reeaH 11 дней назад +2

    The key point for me was all the key points in this video

  • @user-tq8qw8hs3e
    @user-tq8qw8hs3e 7 месяцев назад +97

    My story is exactly the same as yours it's crazy. Cash point at 12, pay on a Thursday and not going to work on a Friday, payday loans it's mad I used to do all the things you do and I'm still doing it. I'm 33 now and relapsed last week after 4 months but I'm a week clean tomorrow again and just got to keep trying

    • @janelle009
      @janelle009 5 месяцев назад +6

      Hope you're doing well again! Keep on pushing... easier said than done of course. I let my mind and emotions get to me and feel hopeless then make my situation worse. I know I can do it though and have done it before and far worse but my circumstances and life situation is far worse which keeps me in a cycle that's bad. It's frustrating to be able to be fully self aware but seemingly not be able to control or change it and not knowing how without certain support but I've got to get over what I can't change and keep trying. Much love ❤

    • @hContentOftheInternet
      @hContentOftheInternet 5 месяцев назад +2

      Did you end up using again?

    • @OMEGOOLIEBIRD
      @OMEGOOLIEBIRD 5 месяцев назад

      It is rubbish, that is a BOT account! Why the hell are they here? What is going on with youtube these days?! Look at the user name, and look down the page, there are tons of them! always a name with a -74646 or some number after it... AI generated bots!@@hContentOftheInternet

    • @misterjones2u
      @misterjones2u Месяц назад +2

      good luck mate, you can beat this

    • @YesSir-ms3uk
      @YesSir-ms3uk Месяц назад +4

      Fuck it mate get back on it you gotta enjoy life g

  • @jakobpind
    @jakobpind 15 дней назад +9

    Thx for sharing mate. My story with drugs started when I was 17, in around 2003. Started having friends who used drugs. I was totally against drugs, but every weekend I had to say no many times. One Friday night I was at a party at my friends flat. I had my first snort of amfetamine. Game over. I was using every weekend the next year. Not only amfetamine, but also weed to be able to sleep the days after.
    I tried moving to another city, but I wound up getting similar type of friends in the new city.
    I ended up being saved by joining the military. I went from daily using weed, and using powder drugs in the weekends to using nothing. Best decision I have ever made. It was July 2007. Living a good life today, with wife, kids, job, house etc.

  • @user-bm7tr9sf5n
    @user-bm7tr9sf5n 8 дней назад +4

    I cannot stop drinking when i have the first one

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 дней назад +2

      I understand you need to do some prevention work mate asap! ❤️

    • @user-bm7tr9sf5n
      @user-bm7tr9sf5n 7 дней назад +2

      @@DiariesofanAddict I agree. I will start again tomorrow. Cravings are the worst

  • @godcock45
    @godcock45 8 месяцев назад +50

    I'm sitting here now after having fought off "the craving" . I'm determined to do the same tomorrow 'cos i know it'll be back. But , tonight , i win. Cheers & good luck mate.

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 месяцев назад +8

      You win bro and you keep winning, I told someone today, once I was driving and I went through a bad craving when it subsided as I was driving home i unwinded my window and shouted as loud as possible “ f**K you craving your not taking me” do what works for you bro I wish you strength to get through that shit 💪💪💪

    • @888ssss
      @888ssss 8 месяцев назад

      dont have a cheeky lifter.

    • @godcock45
      @godcock45 8 месяцев назад

      I won again! I'm gonna do this. Feel better already. Cheers.@@888ssss

    • @thereformedrayray
      @thereformedrayray 8 месяцев назад

      Bro..your name tag is f*ckin awesome 😂

  • @EMan-cu5zo
    @EMan-cu5zo Месяц назад +51

    My mid thirties was by far the worst part of my life as well. My body couldn’t take the abuse anymore. Thankfully that is behind me.

    • @six1manillakid159
      @six1manillakid159 21 день назад +2

      That's where I am mate well done getting out

    • @EMan-cu5zo
      @EMan-cu5zo 21 день назад

      @@six1manillakid159 the sooner the better but never to late as long as you’re under 80. Next time I plan on getting extremely high is while on my deathbed. I think that would be a proper occasion for that but who knows I might even reconsider that depending on how miserable I feel. Took me a while to dig myself out of my hole and many things can’t ever be repaired but you have to own it and move on. Hopefully to make better decisions in the future.

  • @ricochetsixtyten
    @ricochetsixtyten 7 месяцев назад +10

    Thanks for the video. Someone very dear to me has been struggling with this for 5-6 years now with no sign of stopping.

  • @imperial1237
    @imperial1237 7 месяцев назад +29

    I am sober from drugs and alcohol three years in January. I am 48 and took my first wrap of speed at 15ish. As it turns out alcohol never agreed with me but proved a gateway to debauched nights/days/weeks/months and years of drug abuse. I lied, I cheated and I even stole Es once.
    I opened the recycling bin one morning before collection and couldn't fit more cans of Stella in. This was the point I decided enough was enough and I stopped right there. I sought help, I received help, I was honest with myself and addiction to alcohol and cocaine, over time, with desire and discipline vanished over the horizon. I am disciplined, I work hard and I am grateful for the Universe conspiring in my favour now. Happy, healthy and truly alive.
    One Love and well done Sir ❤ ❤

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  7 месяцев назад +2

      Amazing words mate, I feel you! looking for alcohol in the bin is like wtf, I’ve done similar with Coke picking bits up from off the floor just to keep going!! Absolutely mental, I’m glad you are well to live and tell the tale!! We’ll dome amigo ♥️♥️♥️

    • @jackbrown4130
      @jackbrown4130 3 дня назад +1

      I was drinking two bottles of whiskey every day for 4 years. I was constantly puking and didn’t where.

  • @robynmarler1951
    @robynmarler1951 8 месяцев назад +23

    I can't describe how much I'm feeling for everyone here. I'm so glad mate that you're good now. I was crying about everything you went through. Decent of you to want to help others. I'm praying for us all my dear brothers.

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 месяцев назад +6

      Thank you very much yes wonderful people we are all connected 🫶🫶🫶

  • @jamesturner2603
    @jamesturner2603 6 дней назад +3

    this is incredible and inspiring. well done mate, all the best

  • @Greig287
    @Greig287 14 дней назад +5

    so similar to my story - now coming up 7 years sober. It can be done! Great work :)

  • @michellesmith1730
    @michellesmith1730 8 месяцев назад +10

    Your story is so close to mine and will help so many people I’m so grateful that you chose to share your experience and how you came out of the deepest place you can be with addiction x

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 месяцев назад +1

      Wow thank you, no problem important to share so many people in this situation and yet never talked about, now we can build a community I hope you are well 💪

  • @slunkeh
    @slunkeh 27 дней назад +7

    This is the best insight into addiction I have ever heard. Very well explained and can fully imagine how you must have felt. Well done with your recovery journey.

  • @TheCurtisdavies
    @TheCurtisdavies 8 месяцев назад +9

    thanks for this video man, watched the whole lot at nearly 4am, i’ve had a few sessions past 10 years or so but i’m pleased to say i’m sober now & looking to stay that way… respect to you

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 месяцев назад +1

      fair play mate, defo stay that way never worth it, appreciate your time :)

  • @alteo8588
    @alteo8588 8 месяцев назад +9

    Thank you for telling us your drug addiction story and your insights into addiction. I am working to get over my own addictions and educating myself on how addiction works has been a real help.

  • @romannicolai3628
    @romannicolai3628 8 месяцев назад +38

    Haven’t been able to relate to a video about addiction more than this one, I’m only 18 but I have suffered from addiction for 4 years. I can really relate to those 2 different personalities that you brought up later on in the video. I am a 6 months clean from cocaine use and I’ve found these videos have really helped. Great video mate, thankyou

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 месяцев назад +4

      Glad your doing well bro keep going 💪♥️

    • @ClamMan1989
      @ClamMan1989 5 месяцев назад

      It's good you became an addict so young but are also recovering young. I know you have suffered tremendously, but recovering addicts are some of wisest, deepest souls I know. In effect, with your struggles you have paid for very valuable XP that levels you up loads.
      And the best thing is you've got the hardest bit already out the way! Now you have a whole life of freedom, wisdom and adventure before you. You have been blessed and will bless others. You will feel the hand of God on your shoulder and you will know there's a reason you're here, you'll be certain that you have a purpose.
      I promise you, stranger, a great destiny is set before. Don't ever worry, try not to doubt and remember the virtue of patience. Prayers *often* get answered but not immediately.
      Whatever you believe, I want you to know you're blessed and you. God's Peace bless and keep you always, stranger.

    • @elchapooo6668
      @elchapooo6668 20 дней назад

      Keep going pal you have your whole life ahead of you

  • @user-hr5fc5jd2k
    @user-hr5fc5jd2k 25 дней назад +4

    I completely resonate with your description of oblivion.
    The part where you said that your addiction personality has been satisfied is so true for me. Its almost like it just says thank you im done now and your the one who has to pick up the pieces.
    Amazing video and upmost respect for sharing your story. I hope it helps others as much as it has me

  • @Yorrhto
    @Yorrhto 8 месяцев назад +10

    Congrats mate! 💪👏
    My best to anyone struggling out there, you're all far stronger you than you may think

  • @craggles7538
    @craggles7538 7 месяцев назад +23

    This story is amazing because I’ve been a heavy coke user for 20 years and this was like you telling me my life story on drugs it’s a sad existence when it gets a grip of you I hope everyone is doing well and stay healthy thanks for this

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  7 месяцев назад +5

      Hope your well bro, thanks for watching 😁

    • @craggles7538
      @craggles7538 7 месяцев назад +3

      @@DiariesofanAddict I am lad I still do relapse from time to time but I am doing better your video was great it scared me to hear what you where saying all of it rang true to me apart from going to Spain to volunteer 😂thanks so much for sharing and u look after yourself 👍

  • @dogbog99
    @dogbog99 8 месяцев назад +7

    Thanks for posting, everyone is so very different in this world and I think it’s important for people to understand people’s addiction stories.
    Take care man ❤️ 🤗

  • @guscunnilin
    @guscunnilin 8 месяцев назад +6

    Thank you for sharing. I'm glad you found your way out

  • @XpRnz
    @XpRnz 8 месяцев назад +10

    Perfectly put. You have literally the same journey as me (in my 18th year now) , Oblivion was one of my favourite games, ironically. Including the crying, binging and the damage routine. Very inspiring, I'll be with you on your journey of spreading the word to hopefully prevent harm to our younger brothers or sisters. Cheers mate 👍🏻

  • @jcopley6901
    @jcopley6901 7 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you so much for this video. After 17 years of addiction, ive never heard a better explanation of it. Very inspiring🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you very much I hope it helps ♥️♥️

  • @jamesh2123
    @jamesh2123 6 месяцев назад +13

    This just popped up on my feed and I thought I’d give it a watch since I was a coke addict for 5-6 year. Nearly 2 years sober now just stone cold quit one day and never looked back. It’s good to hear your story and how we all relate in how bad it had gotten. How you lie and do anything for a fix I would spend my pay same as you every Friday got riddled with Defaults and CCJ’s but I’m much happier where I am and looking back to where i used to be is scary

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  6 месяцев назад +1

      thanks for the watch 100 mate at the time you don't realise but from the outside looking in when you break it down how your life is/was to most people its very bad, glad your ok now sober life much better :)

  • @sleeplessinstockwell
    @sleeplessinstockwell 8 месяцев назад +15

    Excellent video bro. Always great to see a guy turn his life completely around after a couple of decades of chaos. Well done champ 🏆 keep inspiring

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you bro, really appreciate the positive feedback! 💪💪

  • @jamiekey8569
    @jamiekey8569 25 дней назад +5

    17 years I've struggled with drink and cocaine im 35 now i cant do it no more 😢 ive tried stopping twice 7 months and 2 months please lord give me strength this time 😢😢😢it will kill me if i don't stop i know that im exhausted with. it i hate it and myself

    • @lyrazilvertong
      @lyrazilvertong 11 дней назад

      when you feel most empty after coke that next day if you relapse that is the time to really say no remember the days before you could not and find all your strenght

    • @richardgarner2510
      @richardgarner2510 8 дней назад

      Good luck friend, I will pray for you...

  • @paulbartell38
    @paulbartell38 8 месяцев назад +6

    Hi Mark. One of the best posts on addiction I’ve seen. A brave, honest account. God Bless. 🙏🏻♥️💐

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 месяцев назад

      thanks you very much I appreciate your kindness :)

  • @rayeannebrewer1458
    @rayeannebrewer1458 15 дней назад +2

    You must have an understanding of addiction in order to overcome it. You must have the will to overcome it. When you fix the mind you can fix the body.

  • @Martin-kb6hz
    @Martin-kb6hz 2 месяца назад +4

    Man, thank you very much for your story! It is always important to hear that no matter what it is possible to change for better

  • @JN-vo2cp
    @JN-vo2cp 8 месяцев назад +6

    Well done for sharing Mark. Glad to hear you managed to turn it around.

  • @nicholaskoenig3106
    @nicholaskoenig3106 Месяц назад +3

    Mark thanks so much for sharing your story! Really a truly WILD RIDE thru addiction and best luck to extending your recovery one day... one moment at a time.

  • @ignoranceisstrengthpodcast3294
    @ignoranceisstrengthpodcast3294 Месяц назад +2

    Thank you for sharing your story. Happy you are back on a good path brother. 🎉👊

  • @lynn7005
    @lynn7005 9 часов назад

    Thankyou for being so open and honest and helping others ...well done for overcoming your addiction

  • @suzettecolombo4179
    @suzettecolombo4179 7 месяцев назад +5

    Cheers!!! Thank you so very much!!! I am so very grateful I found your video!!! I can relate 100%
    I have been in the Northeast USA my whole life, a few decades and addiction has been and continues to be prominent in my area. I know it is prominent across the globe as well. Thank you so much for your time!!!

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you glad you enjoyed and found useful!! Hope you are well ♥️♥️

    • @suzettecolombo4179
      @suzettecolombo4179 7 месяцев назад

      @@DiariesofanAddict Thank you so much...🙏🙏

  • @jack8988
    @jack8988 23 дня назад +3

    Raw, honest and inspiring! Respect bro

  • @jimmystack9999
    @jimmystack9999 9 дней назад +1

    Really honest and really inspirational... What a brilliant example... Really glad you overcame this awful addiction and won your battle... Good luck for the future!!

  • @GiftedGaz78
    @GiftedGaz78 8 месяцев назад +5

    Listening to you speak with clarity, I find it hard to imagine what you were like before you got soba.

  • @aloeblack8853
    @aloeblack8853 Месяц назад +3

    So honest. Thank you for this. My addiction was not as severe as yours but I am just coming to the end of 19 years of regular drug abuse. I can resonate with so much of what you said. Hope you are well

  • @noneyourbusiness341
    @noneyourbusiness341 8 месяцев назад +45

    it scares me how many people are going to go through similar addiction issues as you’ve experienced yourself. drug culture surrounding cocaine in the uk at the moment is absolutely fucking horrendous. good luck with your recovery.

  • @marisajackson9152
    @marisajackson9152 5 месяцев назад +6

    Wow man your video is incredible. Your honesty and just pure openness is amazing. I just left a cocaine and alcohol addict after 14 years, I figured he just didn’t love me enough to stop. Emotionless is an understatement of his character while using. Everything you described I’ve lived directly alongside him begging and pleading for him to stop, not having a clue he was on autopilot and definitely another person .. whew …. Currently recovering from the character I’ve become thanks to him… Bravo mister 💐

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for your comment, am sorry you had to experience it, sounds like he is unwell! I’m afraid the reality is unless he genuinely wants to stop and get off it the drugs will always come first, it’s very sad to watch! One day he may wake up and realise what he has lost. I wish you well ❤️

  • @Mrwaffles-gr3so
    @Mrwaffles-gr3so 26 дней назад +2

    Thanks for sharing your story. Hopefully it can be helpful to some struggling lads and a warning to others who are considering this lifestyle. Wishing you the best.

  • @gerarddoherty9389
    @gerarddoherty9389 Месяц назад +3

    Great video i must say explains everything in great detail i started of the exact same age now am 38 been 20 odd years of hell but going to get the help i need great to hear you came out the other side with so much good in your life well done

  • @michaelhawkins5855
    @michaelhawkins5855 7 месяцев назад +7

    Great video.
    I like the explanation about split personality, the addicted mind taking over the real you.
    Well done, this video is very honest, very helpful.

  • @ellenmeilee
    @ellenmeilee 2 месяца назад +3

    What a generous and brave act to share you story and to give such hope. Thank you and I wish you all the best with your life changing journey, turning things round from hideous drug darkness to light, and changing other peoples lives for the better not just your own.

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  2 месяца назад

      Thank you very much for your kind words I really appreciate ❤️

  • @HrjneEhehhe
    @HrjneEhehhe 8 месяцев назад +6

    Thankyou so much that explanation of cravings makes so much sense, and has given me the motivation to carry on, especially the depression part, it makes you think what’s the point of staying sober if you feel so depressed. I think previously just the thought of using (and knowing I could use) gave me the dopamine hit. this video came up for a reason to me ❤

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 месяцев назад +1

      💯 the excitement to use in itself can give you a buzz, many people still get excited about that! You need to flip it and think of all the negatives! Thanks for watching mate

    • @HrjneEhehhe
      @HrjneEhehhe 8 месяцев назад

      thanks so much i can relate to you so much in your videos its so refreshing, i was sober for 8 years and fell off the wagon 3 years ago- i cant wait to keep watching your vids, thank you!@@DiariesofanAddict

  • @Johnsmith20334
    @Johnsmith20334 2 месяца назад +5

    I am very proud of you man, thanks for sharing and motivating!

  • @DSnumber001
    @DSnumber001 5 месяцев назад +5

    Very lucid description, thanks for sharing it.
    You hero

  • @samuelsimmons8078
    @samuelsimmons8078 6 месяцев назад +4

    This has genuinely inspired me so thank you

  • @ecelepsy9124
    @ecelepsy9124 22 часа назад +1

    Sat here one month clean from all drugs after being given OxyContin age 16 after an operation. I’m 30 next month. I was lucky and kept things under control, even going a year or two clean, but in 2021 I started using every weekend and this continued until last month when I finally said enough is enough. I’m thinking about sharing my own story now after seeing your video. Thanks so much for sharing. I get to celebrate my month free from my chains with my first ever glasto. It’ll be my first festival completely drug free and in all honestly so excited to never have to worry about feeling sluggish and suicidal after a night on the pills.

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  19 часов назад

      Great to hear long may it continue! Share you story and spread the message. Let me know when done I will watch. 👌

  • @mv4424
    @mv4424 Месяц назад +2

    Proud of you man, it’s not easy to get out of addictions but if you are able to do it when you are in that deep it shows serious will power.

  • @bobothezombieslayer
    @bobothezombieslayer 8 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you for sharing your inspiring story!

  • @fabianfil
    @fabianfil 8 месяцев назад +7

    Wow... Very strong to talk about it so openly. I know that addictive personality part that takes over and you just don't have a chance anymore.... Just autopilot mode... You can be really proud to have done this.
    Good luck furthermore 👍
    Greetings from Germany.

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 месяцев назад +1

      thank you bro, hola Germany :) met dome great germans on my travels over the past few years :)

  • @missb1542
    @missb1542 20 дней назад +1

    Smart recovery- excellent program. Well done!

  • @sebd6027
    @sebd6027 Месяц назад +1

    I just want to express how relatable this was to me. Good on you for getting through it and being where you are now. Commendable mate.

  • @cw9721
    @cw9721 8 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you for sharing, hell of a story & very motivating. Congratulations on pulling though 🙏

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 месяцев назад +2

      thank you apparecte the support hope your well :)

  • @vinceh9837
    @vinceh9837 8 месяцев назад +5

    You’ve earned a sub from a fellow Bristolian 👍🏻,Hearing your story and how you’ve overcome it is certainly wild,Iv been one of those “functional” addicts as you described it as it’s only ever been a every other weekend thing for me or iv had breaks/long stop periods between but over the course of 10 years now and have always suffered pretty bad most times with the come downs after,Whether it’s just outside or closer to the centre Bristol its a cursed place it’s been far too accepting of drugs for too long and too many people get drawn in as a result still going at it up into older age,The last couple of years have been far better than previous for me but iv occasionally “give in” in certain circumstances unfortunately even if it’s not been as manic as before…All I’d say to anyone is from my experience is get to the gym feel healthier and if you can just not put yourself in a situation your at risk of slipping up in the 1st place just avoid that situation/people entirely..Can be difficult when you know some people who arnt “bad” but you all continue down the rabbit hole together,Just remember to do what’s good for you and your health,All the best to everyone battling on 👊🏻.

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 месяцев назад +1

      great message mate, I'm with you on that!! stay strong 💪💪💪

  • @CharlieFullyCaffeinated
    @CharlieFullyCaffeinated 8 месяцев назад +4

    This was intense. Thank you for sharing your experience.

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 месяцев назад

      No problem was an intense lifestyle now finally calm ♥️

  • @georgeofthejungle6095
    @georgeofthejungle6095 8 месяцев назад +16

    I went through 8 years of my life like this. I was a functional addict, but also had a bad problem with tolerance as I could bend it like Beckham. Just so glad I moved away and was able to kill the addiction.

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 месяцев назад +1

      Smart move mate 🫶

    • @kewins1234
      @kewins1234 7 месяцев назад +1

      Im trying to move, I know I have to get out of environment IM IN. Glad to hear this might help.

  • @vicviajando
    @vicviajando 26 дней назад +6

    Hey mark! It’s amazing to see how you are nowadays! I hope you enjoy your new life and journey, stay strong! Vic e lucca - Amazonas, Brazil! 💚

  • @aaroncunningham1280
    @aaroncunningham1280 8 месяцев назад +10

    Great video man, I’m the exact same age as you and my story is scarily similar to yours, I’ve mostly been sober the last year with one or two slips along the way, but feel I’m almost there.
    Appreciate the honestly of your story and well done on getting to where you are after all you’ve been through

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 месяцев назад +2

      great to here mate well done, if only you could just say im stopping and stop unfortunately it all takes time, determination, we all fail along the way but its about picking yourself straight back up and having another go, well done and keep going :)

    • @aaroncunningham1280
      @aaroncunningham1280 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@DiariesofanAddict exactly man, I’ve had a few tough months this year and unfortunately turned to alcohol as it was my usual default. It only made things worse, but I’m in a better place now. Keep up the great content

  • @vitotondo3274
    @vitotondo3274 26 дней назад +2

    Respect. Very informative. Real stuff

  • @OP_Chugging
    @OP_Chugging 8 месяцев назад +2

    really well put together video, congrats to you on your sobriety and success!

  • @rainerwahnsinn9672
    @rainerwahnsinn9672 8 месяцев назад +4

    very well spoken. had similar experiences. thx for sharing & all the best m8 !

  • @ramieoileus1544
    @ramieoileus1544 7 месяцев назад +4

    Absolutely outstanding! I was mesmerised watching this it takes a lot for me to cry but this really made me cry because I have a similar story and not many people understand the grip drugs and alcohol get on you
    When you said about the 2 personalities and going in to auto pilot...WOW just wow because that is the most SPOT ON description of it!
    You should be so proud of your self at getting over this and bettering yourself we are worth more we deserve to be healthy
    I'm so glad you studied about addiction etc..knowledge is power!
    You have a new fan here mark!!
    Marie finnigan from Liverpool u.k❤

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  7 месяцев назад +2

      Amazing!! Thank you very much I hope you are well ♥️♥️

  • @LikeWeDidOutdoors
    @LikeWeDidOutdoors 8 месяцев назад +1

    Sat here now remembering that payday fear. Top man thank you for this vid.

  • @malagafitnessrocks
    @malagafitnessrocks 11 месяцев назад +4

    Wow what a journey!! Your an inspiration ❤

  • @David-py4bo
    @David-py4bo 7 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you so much for your share you have done soooo well to get clean and sober i know how hard it is and for me i go to CA meetings three times a week got myself a sponser who i love and trust to help me get through my 12 steps im on step 6 with him and am 95 days clean and sober. Im know getting my life back and my lifes so managable now thanks to the CA fellowship. If your watching this share he is not lieing how bad drugs have took him through hell just like it did to me. The drugs are not the problem its it us amd have to learn to stay in recovery. If ya reading this ya blessed and still alive to get the support

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for your message… keep going you sound like you are in the right place :) I wish you all the best and sending you my strength ♥️

  • @roblaa..
    @roblaa.. 8 месяцев назад +5

    Absolutely brilliant well done.Enjoyed that.

  • @Underpassclown
    @Underpassclown Месяц назад +2

    bless your soul thanks for the words of wisdom

  • @invan99999
    @invan99999 14 дней назад +2

    Thank you for this❤

  • @KjetilNordal
    @KjetilNordal 6 месяцев назад +21

    Thank you for being so honest. My addiction started in my late 30’s. Breaking up with my girlfriend. Went down a spiral, and Couldn’t stop….luckily I have a family that has the funds to get me in to a private clinic. Because I was also doing Benzos for the comedown of cocaine. And the benzos are fare more worse.
    Very inspirational to see your recovery. Stay strong👍

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  6 месяцев назад +1

      thank you very much I'm glad your well now also :)

    • @janelle009
      @janelle009 5 месяцев назад +3

      Break ups can definitely do something to you. I'm sorry that happened but glad you've got that support and hope you're good today!! I've heard benzos are actually one of the very worse and most dangerous to stop. You just don't hear about it much like you do heroin or even alcohol.

    • @SAMEntalhealth
      @SAMEntalhealth 5 месяцев назад +3

      I did that too with the benzos, I wouldn't take High dosages but just enough to slow my heart a little bit. But I know people that take super high dosages of benzos to come down to the point where they're basically dried drunk and that is very very dangerous. I can't even imagine. But nowadays benzos are only if I'm having a panic attack or extreme insomnia, because I've had panic disorder since I was nine years old. I never really saw the addictive properties to benzos only because they're not necessarily actors on dopamine, but I see people that are alcoholics and get prescribed benzos, so they use them like alcohol and that's another really bad slippery slope. Proud of you by the way

    • @turtleanton6539
      @turtleanton6539 16 дней назад

      Had a friend who died of benzos

  • @flmct
    @flmct 25 дней назад +3

    One of the best accounts of sobriety i’ve ever watched mate, found this very engaging from start to finish. I find it interesting that you’re from Bristol as well, as in recent times i’ve associated this place with drugs quite a lot. Fascinating to hear the story of someone who’s been in your previous position and has grown up there, and with the impact the city’s drug culture has on a person.

  • @courtneyl203
    @courtneyl203 Месяц назад +1

    Bro I had to comment - 21 minutes in is the prefect explanation of a character within you that can take over from the smallest trigger - thank you for sharing it’s lit a fire in me

  • @Bandita2024
    @Bandita2024 Месяц назад +1

    Recently lost a friend through this. It’s awful and sad. Happy to hear that you are in recovery.

  • @DamianMoore-ne4jf
    @DamianMoore-ne4jf 8 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you for sharing your story. It is very brave.

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 месяцев назад

      no problem just to raise awareness of what may happen, especially to younger people :)

  • @kev7552
    @kev7552 8 месяцев назад +3

    Well done mate. Helping others is obviously your calling ,reason and purpose. God Bless.

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you mate appreciate your positivity ♥️♥️♥️

    • @kev7552
      @kev7552 8 месяцев назад

      You're obviously a fighter. You have turned your very traumatic experience in to a tool to help others you're a person to respect. @@DiariesofanAddict

  • @michaelyounes29
    @michaelyounes29 8 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic information and insight into your own addiction and subsequent education and recovery. You sir are very eloquent and knowledgeable. Much love from a fellow Bristolian!

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 месяцев назад

      thank you very mate I appreciate :) hope your well :)

  • @davidludford2164
    @davidludford2164 8 месяцев назад +4

    So watching you video brought so many things home,so I had a power walk for an hour at 06.30 and then drove an hour for a AA meeting at 09.O0 in pattaya Thailand,see just by watching you video reminded me that I am an alcoholic,thank you so much and keep up the good work,and never forget we are the winners

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 месяцев назад

      We’ll done mate, that’s motivational to me ❤❤❤

  • @MISSION315
    @MISSION315 8 месяцев назад +6

    Great video man

  • @luckym1580
    @luckym1580 Месяц назад +1

    Everyone who has just started taking drugs needs to see this, good job my dude!

  • @riseofthegammons3225
    @riseofthegammons3225 21 день назад +1

    Great you've got such a positive message out there to so many people. Without elaborating I can relate very closely to your story. It's really frightening how wide spread cocaine use is nowadays, so many addiction and health problems in the post for the uk in the next few years. I'm grateful everyday turned my life around.

  • @urbantarzanduh2876
    @urbantarzanduh2876 8 месяцев назад +3

    Great honest video, thanks

  • @jonathanworth2131
    @jonathanworth2131 9 месяцев назад +12

    Thank you for your wonderful share. Very similar timeline as myself with cocaine. After two years sober I fell off for the better part of a year, losing everything like all the times before. I'm 35 now. It's always great hearing others with similar experiences overcoming addiction, gives us hope.

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  9 месяцев назад +1

      Wow amigo, thanks for your feedback! I hope you Get yourself back on track and learn from it mate :) amazing you went 2 years clean, every-time we relapse the same thing happens we go back to losing everything, don't worry you will over come it and recover :) stay strong any questions let me know :)

  • @HealthyWealthy808
    @HealthyWealthy808 7 месяцев назад +5

    Well done brother, proud of you ❤️

  • @paulvallins5994
    @paulvallins5994 26 дней назад +2

    Top boy ,once you’ve really had enough,nothing can stop you 👊

  • @layersoftheonion8168
    @layersoftheonion8168 8 месяцев назад +5

    Thanks for sharing and congratulations turning your life around.

  • @welshhibby
    @welshhibby 8 месяцев назад +5

    Thanks for sharing. I did e's in the early 90's and needed a bad experience of paranoid to eventually stop.

  • @Lucas24379
    @Lucas24379 18 дней назад +2

    I used to have 3 sessions a month years ago, im 27 now but havent been deep in class A's for a good few years. I couldn't handle the come downs and the way it makes your mental health decline. Im just a cannabis smoker now everday after work, better than drinking 20 pints a weekend and 4 bags

  • @coney7916
    @coney7916 6 дней назад +2

    Fantastic video mate. I applaud you for you honesty and determination. Very inspiring

  • @user-jh8no1zb9e
    @user-jh8no1zb9e 8 месяцев назад +10

    ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT and congratulations Sir - very well spoken - i'm sure this video will help alot of people - PLEASE EVERYONE GIVE IT A THUMBS UP - Help get the word out , this will save some lives

    • @DiariesofanAddict
      @DiariesofanAddict  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks bro , I hope to highlight to people what potentially could happen if you keep using like myself it could have serious impact on rest of your life and is not worth it for 1 second! Thanks for positive feeedback :)