Bas talks about how he stopped the addictions he had in his past
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- Bas has some crazy personality traits, like being impulsive, looking for sensation, Type A personality, ADD, etc, and all those can lead people to addiction, thankfully came out on top.
Over the years many people have asked Bas to talk about it and how he personally overcame it, so he made an episode about it.
Remember, this worked for Bas, he is not saying it will work for you but he truly believe it will help you for sure.
Like the video says in the opening, Bas is NOT a doctor, so please, consult a one before you stop any addiction
Godspeed, stay healthy!
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As a professional fighter, one of his favorite tactics was the liver shot (both punch and kick), and he popularized its use in MMA. Bas is known for his charisma and has capitalized on his celebrity status since retiring from fighting in 1999. He works as a color commentator in the MMA orginazation. He has appeared in numerous tv shows, movies, and video games. He also coaches MMA and has authored several instructional materials.
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We need more from this legend!!
I Second that
I third that
“What sucks is when you want to quit - and you can’t.” - Scott Hall
Bas, everything you touched upon was golden but we need more on the spiritual stuff, no one with a platform is talking about this. Thank you for what you’re doing Bredren.
It's coming my friend!
Respect from Florida 💪💯👍
Bas! I needed this video. I have been an alcoholic and hooked on kratom and nicotine for some time now and it is all I can do to get out of bed and start the day. I am also a bouncer and had my shoulder dislocated when I was jumped by some guys at the bar. It has ruined my drive to train and made me hopeless, making me even more dependent on this crap to just feel any sense of positivity. I also just beat a DUI case miraculously. Man, hearing this from such a legend as yourself is very reassuring. Blessings and much thanks!
Brother, I had the same, the only way you can stop Kratom with almost no problems is when you stop drinking. Because you know as well as I do, when you drink, the Kratom works better, so you need to stop drinking. That way you can start going down with the Kratom, get those kitchen measurement "spoons". (If you take the powder and not pills) so you know exactly what amount you take every single time. You have a full tea spoon, half, one 4th and 1/8. And then start going down slowly. If you take 1.5 teaspoon per time, just go to 1, you will be amazed, almost no difference and actually your pain will be going away as well (because it doesn't work for your pain anymore right, just a little) well, less will make it better for the pain, I just told this 5 in ago to a friend who takes it for gout. From one every week take 1/8 less. This means in a few months you are getting very close to stopping. ut, when you drink and enhance the feeling, you will go up in volume again. So try to stop drinking! Godspeed
I was getting addicted to kratom too, the first couple days off it sucked, but now I can use it rarely when I actually need it. Drinking for me took way longer
@@OfficialBasRutten hey bas! Addiction effects a lot of us. Always helpful when we hear other guys who we respect talk about their shit they had to work through. Have a great day sir
@@OfficialBasRutten very kind of you to provide support individually to the gentleman above, MusashiBlade.
Hey man, just checking on you. The Bas himself responded to you with his incredible and honest advice/experience, that's gotta be a bit of an inspiration to help you in the right direction. It did with me and pain medication. I didn't abuse it, nor do I drink, but I have been on it so long it didn't seem to do anything. I'd have to keep going Up and Up and UP. It's been a month since I took this advice, but I'm on 3/4 of the dose I was on. It's not 1/4, or 0, but it's a step in the right direction. The more you resist that urge to say "it hurts but.. well, a little more would help more!" The easier it is not to fall into it.
You can do it man. We're all "Rutten" for you.
Respect to one of the OGs..
It takes a lot of balls to admit all this. God bless you Brother!
Smoking addiction has been the biggest demon im facing. I wanna quit so badly but i dont remember what it was like when i didnt smoke. Im lost, turning 40 , and this addiction is horrifying me that i pray nightly for help but every morning i start all over again.
Uncle Bas is just the best.
You Went from one of the greatest pioneers of MMA, to one of the greatest commentators of all time. I love this video because so many people have dealt with addiction now. If not them, then a loved one. Not to mention all the tough love you're giving people inside your message. If the legend Bas can experience these problems and openly talk about it, then anyone can. This is exactly what I needed all those years ago when I was in active addiction. As I said in another comment, I'm ten years sober now. I have nothing but the utmost respect for you champ.
This makes more sense than anything I had heard. Have struggled with alcohol for years on and off and am recently sobor. Needed to hear this.
Yes sir, I can relate to that spiritual warfare. I had a lot of those experiences, but the closer I got to God the less it happened. I stopped cussing a long time ago because I didn't want my daughter hearing that language coming from me. Great advise on all points. Thank you for the motivation🙏🏻🥋
I love hearing about your life stories, Bas. Watching now!
Thank you Bas, God bless you
Thank you. I think this will hit home for me. I’ll listen now
Thanks bas I've been on subs for 15 years I'm on day 5 off of it using your talks for some inspiration
Hey Guapo it’s your old buddy RC 👍🏻 good video.
That's been a while, Godspeed, good to hear from you!
Massive respect for talking about addiction
Bas, you seriously need to tell your stories to kids, we need more of this kind of wisdom, I personally think that this talk would help me in dark times. You are an amazing storyteller and a positive example to all. I personally believe that in case of need people gotta go to see a psichologist, but not all people can afford that kind of treatment and not every state guarantees free healthcare and mental care. Sadly, lot of alchoolics believe that drinking means "man up", or bein violent, or got a bad attitude. We need more positive challenges and you are bringing a lot of good habits in this video. I work with publishers specialized in mental health, and you just summarised some very important topic in just one video. Amazing.
much appreciated!!
Bas is truly one of my heroes. Been a fan since 1997. Every one of his experiences around the vices and addiction mirror my own. This was a exceptional video!
Thanks Bas love your videos!
Bas,
I'm a recovering opioid addict myself so everything you spoke about resonates with me very much. Thank you for speaking on this subject as it's a very big problem affecting millions. Also I am 37 years old and have been considering going to the testosterone Dr as I climb cell phone towers for a living and I have 0 energy and have to drink lots of coffee as well
Over 100 cell phone tower climber deaths in past 4 years
Be careful man
Kenny, keep up the good work, I got prescribe methadone for a broken ankle from a inverted heel hook I'm still on the crap 5 years later but I'm back training, keep going Kenny God bless 🙏 your in my thoughts brother Godspeed!!!!!
Thank you Bas, needed to hear this from a legend like you right now.
Bas you're a legend.
tx, always a great word. My pastor said that GOD has given us the power to say NO.
Bas thank you so much for this !!! I am currently on buprenorphone ( suboxone ) after i was on Oxy Contin for 7 years!! The withdrawl is NO JOKE !! You are right about waiting as the suboxone will put you into a BAD withdrawl!! I am finally getting my life back on track its been a long time coming !! Keep spreading the positive message
Mr Rutten I've been a fan of yours for a long time and I had no idea about this aspect of your life and now I'm even more of a fan. Thank you for your story which has made an impact on me today. You're truly an amazing individual and big time inspiration. God bless you and all the best to you sir, I've got 3 weeks sobriety today and long journey ahead. I'm 52 and have struggled with addiction and mental health for decades, going back to when we asking for help wasn't a thing. I've felt like giving up many times and probably will again at least once but a testimony like yours from a hero like you is very encouraging and you are very appreciated 🙏
20:00 Precipitated withdrawal from suboxone is the definition of pain. I had the same experience but I injected the suboxone which made it 10x worse. Bas is right. I had goosebumps on my face!!! That is the single worst pain experience I have ever had. It truly feels like a demon is torturing you from within. Which is exactly what is happening oddly enough.
Oh yes. I've experienced this once myself. Suboxone is no joke, especially if you don't wait until you're in full blown withdrawal before you take it. 10 years completely sober now though.
yeah that was insane indeed, so scary right?
@@jamesdjl4359 good for you brother!!
@@OfficialBasRutten love you Bas! We houden van je!
Was not fun, i atest.
Winner, well done, family is everything
This is a great video, addiction is a seriously hard thing to overcome.
Listening to this for inspiration. I've been an addict for many years, I got clean eight months ago. It's hard sometimes
Thanks for sharing Bas, glad to see you are doing (and looking 😎) great old friend!
I quit smoking 17 years ago and alcohol a year ago, best thing I’ve done for myself. Nothing like conquering your demons.
Top om je zo te horen Bas!!! Groeten uit Tilburg
Maybe someone else asked this question but do you believe that your drug addiction robbed you of your fighting performance or cost you precious things in life? Your life stories help me. I've watched you since the 90s. Love you sir. Stay strong!
You will get his answer in 2000 years. Stay tuned.
Bedankt voor het zo openhartig en recht door zee delen van je boodschap. Een verslaving kan iedereen overkomen , maar ook iedereen kan er zelf weer vanaf komen. Precies wat je zegt: Wilskracht! Inspirerend verhaal.
That was so true. This are the things we should pass to our children. I regret of not knowing this when i was 20. Thank you Bass for sharing this, still it was also fun to hear.
Outstanding! Thank you for your courage, Bas!
You are a great guy!!! overall "be honest to yourself "is the best suggest to anyone.
When I challenged myself and my fortitude it changed my attitude.
Love this Bas i got clean almost 4 years ago and it was 100% will power. I had a daughter and there is no way i will ever go back and put her through all the BS. Appreciate the video man your a LEGEND
Thank you Bas. We need to hear what you have to say today more than ever. God Bless you.
Always a joy to listen to more Bas Rutten stories. Absolute inspiration.
Thank you, Mr Rutten. You truly are a legend.
Great advice Bas.
watched a lot of your fights when i was recovering from a broken back a few years ago. you helped motivate me to not give up on martial arts and the future. and in turn that helped steer me towards a much healthier lifestyle. im even back boxing. stopping an addiction may have been one the hardest things i’ve done. but it really is a freeing feeling. thanks for being such an incredible guy bas! great video
i wish this man had more fights, he is a legend in MMA.
His commentary on his fights are very good, a must watch.
Legend
Thank god for that man.
Really had to hear this. Thank you Bas
Very true.
Thank you bas! This here is a great video. Allahummabarik
Legend in every aspect!
El guapo! 🥳
What a dude!....thank you ❤️
Thank you Bas 🫡🫡🫡✝️
Thanks Brother for talking about this. It’s a eye opener for everyone!
Fukn rights man, I love how you challenged the spirit, so bad azz!
Thank you Bas!
Thank you Bas, I ended up on oxycodone, then methadone after that virtually exactly the same way you did, through training injuries and a couple of car accidents etc, and pills became a problem for me the same way too,
I wasn’t abusing them, I just had an irresponsible doctor, and was very naïve to what i was getting into, and before you know it you can’t do anything or go anywhere without them.
I was also physically addicted to Xanax at the same time, so I had a constant risk of seizure without them, and suffered about 20-30 before I successfully detoxed from them.
I’m still not completely free of methadone or benzos, but at a fraction of the dose I started on and dropping all the time,
I even had exactly the same testosterone problem as you, but in Australia I had no doctor willing to fix the problem they caused, and I have to self administer unfortunately, but as you know when your testosterone is through the floor things become impossible,
I never knew one of my favourite fighters had such a similar story, thanks heaps for the story and honesty Bas and the inspiration to keep pushing forward.
Love this guy's heart
Bas - Such strength IN and OUT of the ring. You're the BOSS!
Wish I could like this video a million times. Thank you thank you thank you.
Great video Bas. Recently started my own battle against my addictions and will start training and fighting again. The drugs have completely ruined my body and mentality.
I had 25 years addicted to heroin & cocaine now over 3 years clean. It can be done once you start caring about yourself. To anyone struggling,dont give up it get easier then it gets amazing. Much love Bas and all listening👌
Your ghost experience floored me! I had the same encounter with an unfriendly spirit in owensboro, ky. I was flattened to bed and it felt like an elephant was on my chest.......the room changed and felt very weird. I struggled and suddenly was able to free myself. I departed soon after. I told the story a few times and people always look at you with a half hearted smile. My son was little and he had told me prior to this event that there is something weird in this house. I never told him that I was pinned flat to the bed. I am glad to hear you mention the same experience. I am not alone...........
Thank you for this video Bas!
Thank you! Needed this!
That was really interesting. Thanks meng,
Great upload, Bas.
Addiction is a choice, not a disease.
Real inspiration.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
I love you bas you are one of a kind! Please make more
Bad you are such a great guru! God bless you sir 🙏
Love hearing you speak truth. I went through the same thing. Never got my T tested, but I can imagine it was similar. God bless you. You are the real GOAT. Stay strong.💪
Gold, thanks !
Bas, that was great!…I have a o2 breather….But I moved and can’t get to it!…You have inspired me to do better in life. I’m 74 and still working out all these years!…I’m going to tighten my diet and start a different approach to my workouts…Thanks again….my friend……😎
Best video I’ve ever seen probably.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS!!!!
The Chinese master that will give you life-lessons but also kick your ass if needed. A real-living one.
Big up Bas! In recovery as well. Keep on rolling.
Excellent video Bas! Thank You!
Love you, Basu! Godspeed!
Thanks brother 👈 😇 🙏 🙏 🙏
Great storyteller 🏆 and a great person
You still think in dutch, Love it!✌
The food (choices) is one of the problems Bas, Eat healthy and the bad stuff goes away(mostly) means it is a problem..
People eat crap and end up feeling like crap.. People today don't even know how to cook...
Bas, really great video!
Dank je, dit had ik net nodig, ga nog een paar keer luisteren... Sorry for Dutch, but it felt stronger for me.
Dude. Your the best bro. So effen real real.
thx for sharing
Thank you Bas. Definitely can relate to the drinking, was an alcoholic and sober now almost 1200 days from that, and right now working on my nicotine/weed addiction. Needed this, so i appreciate your perspective on addiction to vices we all seem to struggle with. OSU 👊🏼
I got attacked like you but I wasn’t as brave. Praying to be brave like you Bas. So inspirational that you squared up to that thing! I want to do that now ✝️✝️
Top guy!!! Thx for supporting FAC!!!
OSU
Thanks man!
Thank you Bas!!!
So happy I’ve found your channel, Bas
Awesome thanks very much!
Wish people made more content like this.
I needed to hear this.... Thx 🙏
nice to hear this,legend
the words of a King
Thankyou Bas... This was like a wake up message. Not go into detail. But can relate very much. God bless
Good lesson.