There’s always a guy who watches in silence and never commented online before. This time it’s me. Just wanted to say thanks for opening up for us because I can really relate to everything you say and it feels incredibly good that others feel the same way. I’m sure it is very helpful for many others even though they don’t comment or like anything as I usually do. Thanks for the video. Hope you keep going and let us be part of your journey.
45 days clean from weed, your 6 months video was the inspiration i needed to begin this journey. I had thought about quitting many times and would always say tomorrow is the day but never follow through
hey man, could you tell me how its been going? How long did the widrawal symptons last, also have you noticed any benefits like more productivity after those 45 days?
@LisbonLadd it sucks. You need to recognize that it's going to suck but also recognize that the reason you want to quit is because the addiction sucks too. Personally I contacted a pharmacist and explained the situation. I explained that sleep was the biggest issue I had when I tried to stop previously. They recommended Doxylamine, an OTC antihistamine that promotes drowsiness. It took a big longer to kick it but I slept great last night without weed for the first time in a while. Just know that Doxylamine can increase your likelihood for Alzheimer's and dementia if abused. Use it for the first week to get past the worse of it. Then Chuck that too.
You are definitely helping people in the same addictive situation like myself. I am 2 days in and already trying to bargain by telling myself I can buy the cartridge now & wait to smoke when my rib pain dissipates. Stupid bargain. Just setting myself up for more pain. It's time for me to do the same. Hang up my smoking belt and call it quits. Thanks again for sharing. Your right ....this first week is Hell Week.
I’m just over a year sober from weed and alcohol, and I can confirm, everything he said hit the mark. You feel in control of your life, and you accomplish things you couldn’t before.
I used opioids/cocaine and alcohol since I was 18 . I quit the last 2 years ago but my alcohol addiction got completely out of control. I drank every day for 2 years straight. Alcohol turned me into a monster. My love of my life is on the verge of leaving me . I destroyed everything I loved . Sober for 82 days now
on day 6 of sobriety from marijuana, and day 10 for alcohol. thank you for sharing your story. the part where you mentioned really wanting and being ready to quit resonated so much with me, it's like I knew this time I could commit and do it. I know I have a long way ahead of me but videos like this are making me feel like it's possible. thank you and I wish you all the best on your continued journey of sobriety.
I have been smoking weed habitually (all day) since i was probably 20 years old. Im almost 38 and throughout those years i have quit for 4 years, two years, 1 years a few months, but always went back. I always did me best to maintain a certain level of success and prioritize accordingly. The truth is that the times when im not smoking my success levels sky rocket, my relationships imrove and so does my health, both mental and physical. Your videos strike a cord with me. Its like we think we get to a point where you think you can take a hit or two here and there, then its every weekend, then its every night, then its during the day on the weekends, then its all freaking day, within a month or so it just always goes back. I really think it takes alot of courage to admit that once you start you just arent in control at all. I just quit again yesterday before stumbling onto your videos and this time its for good. I understand that im way better off without it and that i cant regulate my intake and that its never going to change, Its way too accessible. Drinking however ive been able to keep to a weekend or occasional thing in recent years, but thats the next one that needs to go. I have a great family, successful business and honestly i want to just breath that all in clean and sober 100% of the time one day. I dont understand why we self medicate and i just want it to end. I appreciate your videos, congrats on one year and i hope one day i too have the courage to make a video, even if it helps one person. Keep it up man. Your better off. Thank you
Bro this video and your comment truly mean so much. Thank you for this cause just like the video, it’s helping me continue my journey. Been off and on weed myself and finally made the choice to move on for good🙏🏾 came across your comment and it really helped push me
I could remember few years back after my wife died, I was left alone with 3 kids. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment changed my life for better. I can proudly say i'm totally clean for 6 years and still counting. Always look to nature for solution to tough problems, Shrooms are phenomenal.
I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏
Thanks for sharing your story. That's rough I sympathize. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health. I will pray for you all.
I'm 18 years sober from alcohol and cocaine. If you made it a year, you're in the clear. It only keeps getting better. Also you will go from craving it to begin disgusted by it. I can't stand the smell of alcohol now. Just seeing people do shots makes my stomach turn. Grats man.
Consider that A blessing from god. Imagine getting sick from the very thing you want to keep doing. Im Lucky cause i have IBS i was never able to become an alcoholic because i could never truly keep it all down without getting really sick. Stay strong Brother Proud of you
I’ve watched many videos searching for motivation to quit something. The battle is scary but listening to you speak was a very genuine experience man. Your reasons for quitting and smoking are so similar to my struggles. It helps to know that you got through your struggles and it makes me feel like I can too. Don’t worry about the way you’re conveying the message because the way you speak is very understandable
Sober life is so amazing. Im not even a former addict which every sober resource seems to presume. Its enough to look at the trajectory of your life and see that when substances are there your happiness is lower than when they are not. Theres nothing better than going to bed every night knowing every decision you made, good or bad, belongs to you fully, you showed up to your life and were the best version of yourself for the people that need you. What a blessing to be alive.
I'm three days sober (aiming to quit entirely but its been so hard) and the way you articulated this just gave me the second wind I needed. As difficult as its been throughout the day to fight the urge to take ONE hit, there truly is nothing better than reaching the end of your day and realizing every decision made was 100% me. Thanks for that wisdom!
I relate to your story and am on a similar journey. Your identity loss while on weed etc. and not knowing who you are sober - or, dreading the day you run out of stuff because you'll have to face who you are sober. I feel you
Dorian, thank you for your motivation, it is so important right now. I have seen myself in every word you told. Today is my 2nd day of quitting weed...last time I lasted 38 days. I am 33 years old now. I have been smoking every day for 11 years and now I have come to understand how much weed is ruining my life. I have noticed that with marijuana it is becoming more and more difficult to make decisions. It turns you into a soft personality who cannot even decide what to eat today, let alone more serious things. My problem is that I do not see the balance, if I smoke, I smoke a lot, even though I do it in the evenings. Waking up in the morning I feel like shit and swear to quit. With the onset of evening, all I can think about is smoking and throwing off this mental stress from my head. I have brought myself to the point where now I have problems with mental health, problems in relationships with my lovely girlfriend, problems at work. Now I have come to the conclusion again that weed is distancing me from facing these problems and solving them. I became an unstable crybaby. So that's enough. Maybe when I'm 70 I'll go back to it. But as long as I can do something meaningful in my prime ages, I'll try to kick this bad habit. The weed won't dissapear but my best ages will. So I want to live this life freely and be the one who takes control. Today is my 2nd day of quitting smoking... wish me good luck! I believe in myself!
@@adrianperez4955 Hi, bro it's 19th day now. The first 10 days were so bad and my emotional state was so unstable so I quarrel with my girlfriend so hard. But this became some kind of a mirror for me. I looked at myself from aside and said: "You see how much your brain is f*cked up because this? You just lie on the couch every day when smoke and now you blow up like a nuclear bomb. Are you sure that you want it to be in your life?". After that I got ill due to such strong emotional impact. But now I see how much I've missed because of weed - it's realy seems like you've been living you life like 25%. But good news is that every day I feel better and I don't want weed in my life again. I choose sport (now I do boxing after 15 years brake), yoga, morning walks, meditition, reading books, having a good time with my girlfriend, playing guitar, being more careful to my parents, tracking in beautiful places. When I deleted weed from my brain I have time and energy. And I just enjoy this new state of mind. So if you thinking about quitting - give it a try. If you are afraid - just know that you are not alone in this.
@@adrianperez4955 hey bro! Today is 20th day, I am still holding up! Sometimes I feel gloomy and anxious, but every day, little by little I get better. Now I have more energy and time but I don’t now how to handle it yet. There are new thoughts in my head. It’s like you’ve got superpowers but can’t curb it, like Peter Parker 3 days after spider bite lol.
6 months so far for me. Looking forward to one year sober. The hardest part of it is that it's a very lonely journey and it's crazy how hard it is to find sober people with the same mindset. I'm happy though it's Sunday and I went for a long walk at 7am when most people I know are hangover in their beds 😊
i will start my alc absence today. did some really bad shit when i was drunk couple days ago... i regret everything. i think its better to stop drinking
Hey brother, I have to say sharing your story is much appreciate and it genuinely helps people! I’m 3 days into quitting and I know for sure this time it will be permanent! I am much closer to god, I finally learned to enjoy doing the things which help to detach from addiction (meditation, yoga, workouts or simply happy in my own company when I feel lonely). This is also a great time to do it as I’m shifting my career from marketing to software development and damn do I need all the brain capacity I have to achieve it! 🙂 Stay blessed!
Thanks for sharing your story and experiences. It takes a lot of guts to do what you've done. Happy for you and your family. Huge congratulations on your 1 year sober! Keep kicking ass!
@@dancrunk1063I'd like the answer to this too 😭 I'm on day 27, approaching that month mark+my brain is still fried. Everything seems difficult without the instant blast of weed dopamine.
Thank you so much for providing an update. I've been so curious on how you have been doing with the addictions. Weed addiction is no joke and the detox from it is awful. Keep following your instincts on what to post on this channel, you are going in the right direction!
Thank you for sharing your story and putting yourself in such a vulnerable position. Your words resonate with me! And they motivate me, and have stuck with me. I appreciate all of the truths that you speak.
It takes a lot to open up like this man. I resonate with what you said many times. It’s not easy to control those things as they are made to control you & you are an inspiration. I hope this message finds you well. Keep up the great quality work.
Great message my friend. The serenity I have now that I'm alcohol and drug free is simply amazing. I think about how I used to feel every damn morning and It quite honestly turns my stomach. I have a bad drinking and drug problem and have for most of my life too. I know how much it takes to make this content as I have a channel about sobriety too. So thank you. Thank-you for putting yourself out there. These videos really help. ODAAT!
Thank you man. You are def helping. I am one of them. It is not easy to stop unless you been through it. You should be super proud and I hope I make to a year and then keep going as well. Your video def helping my will power to stay strong. So appreciate you brother
Just wanted to say that your first 6 month video was so inspiring. I watched it two days and then this video now. The first video blew my mind. Literally everything u said like literally was me. It felt like I was the one talking. U took all the emotions feeling and words I couldn’t say and said it. Were the same age and been smoking for 25 years. Also same as u I was a high functioning stoner. Like nobody would guess I was amoking 20 times a day. Did bodybuilding competitions two jobs kids and all other kinds of activities. Your first video is what gave me the motivation to wanna stop. I mean I already wanted to do it but when I saw your video something just clicked. I’m day 4 no weed and it does suck bad but doing it for the right reasons is making it a bit easier. Thanks for sharing!
RIGHT ON man. You telling your story sounds EXACTLY like mine would be. Weed and alcohol mostly daily for the last 20+ years myself. I've done other things along the way as well as you mentioned. I knew I need to quit both for years. Quitting alcohol came first for me as of 7 months ago. I had a hard time quitting weed at the same exact time but knew I needed to as well. So now I've not smoked in 21 days, which may not sound like a long time, but after smoking practically every day for over 20 years, it's huge. I did stop smoking for a month at the longest for a job hire 10 years ago but got right back at it. Your story sounds so much like mine it's incredible. I've not yet reached a year as you have but I am certainly looking forward to doing so. Thanks for sharing man, you've helped me deal with some of these shitty days in thinking this is stupid and that being high and drunk is how I'm truly happy and coming close to just smoking a bowl. As you said, if I did just smoke one bowl, it would be no time until I'm back to the way things were... Nope, can't do it... All this work would be wasted. I'm now learning that this way, sober, is best for me, my life, my wife and kids. Thanks man.
18 years daily pot use here...i've been low key wanting to quit for a while (quit for nearly a year and a half a few years ago but still managed to fall back into it being around friends that did it and letting that get to me, thinking I could weekend warrior it, etc.) and finding your weed video was a nail in the coffin on knowing it was time again. A little over a week off it this time as of writing this, and it's shockingly less difficult than last time. I was so worried about the night sweats and nightmares that i remember lasting over a month last time quitting but I'm getting almost none of that this time. What you said about not being "ready" back then but being ready now makes a lot of sense. Thanks for sharing this stuff, it can definitely help people. We are not alone, and we can conquer this shit :)
@@worduprussia8298 yeah, about 12 days in. Doing really well, thanks for checking in with me. The nightmares have ramped up a little though. I think it might've been still saturated in my system from such heavy use, especially the past year or so. And so it took longer for my dreams to return this time. I'm still sleeping relatively well despite that, and my overall sense of self and confidence are better than they've been in years honestly. Being physical definitely helps for me, I've gotten back into calisthenics strength training and trying to start most days with a solid morning mobility routine. And it's easier to stay consistent on those now. My eye was twitching pretty badly for like 4-5 days, physical anxiety i guess but that seems mostly passed now thankfully.
I've been smoking for the last 14 years, I'm 29 now, and I think about quitting every day. I already know for sure that it's destroying my life and me, but every time it gets to evening my brain finds excuses and we are already standing in the store buying pot.... I really want to get rid of it, hopefully someday I'll be able to do it. Thank you for this video...congratulations on this success.
100% respect to you for being so open and honest, congratulations on the one year and keep going strong, no doubt youve helped countless people with your message, thanks 👍.
Thank you! This has definitely helped reinforce what I’ve recently come to terms with about my 30 year marijuana addiction. I’m 5 days sober & already feel that I made the right decision to test my discipline so I can flourish & accomplish my health and wellness goals.
Thanks for keeping it real Dorian, I've been sober for 7 1/2 years myself and I know how hard the journey is, thank you for sharing your experience!!!!
Thank you Dorian, it takes a lot of courage and intro perspective to admit to yourself and others that oneself is an addict. Myself is in the same situation, I am also exactly the same, I could not just have a beer or one toke. This year I quit smoking, drinking and now this week i quit nicotine (snus, a swedish thing). Same for me, rough upbringing, I also switched career path, to become a coder, so I see many similarities. So this video really resonated with me. I want to tell you and everybody else in similiar situations that YOU are the captain of your life, YOU have more power that you know and that YOU ARE NOT alone. God Bless everybody & stay strong!
Good for you man. Happy to hear your story. I’m always keeping my guard up and knowing I can always fall back into the old ways. Life is worth celebrating sober and I’m glad you see that. Great job
My friend, your new identity is that of a great person who is a nonsmoker and nondrinker. That's it. If someone offers you weed or a drink, your natural answer should be, "I don't smoke or drink." This is who you are now. Saying, "No thanks, I'm trying to quit," implies to your self that you are still that person. Wishing you all the best, Your friend from Kuwait 🌹🇰🇼
I just had my 27year anneversy of sobriety from alcohol and weed on August 1st. I'm 60 and never felt better!!! Congrats man on your 1 year!! Family is where it's at.💪
The ones that make fun of you, are the ones that don’t know how getting out of the addiction son. You are amazing in every aspect of your life, continue fighting, because you are helping so many others. Believe, the struggle is real, but the hope that you bring has no price. Congratulations 🎊🎈! God bless you!🙏🏻❤️🙏🏽
Your video was in my recommended for a reason, brother. I am so proud of you and I am looking forward to checking out the rest of your content. Don't be worried that you're not making any sense because I can relate to every single word and thought that you've expressed in this video.
Congrats Dorian! I am officially like 7 months off weed and I am pretty sure seeing your video helped me quit 💯 it wasn’t right after seeing your video but your video must have planted a seed
I love to hear this man, I just watched the 6 month video and a lot of things you’ve said are very true. I used to smoke every single day and would have the constant self realizations that I needed to stop. I quit smoking and now I just grow it I found that it gives me the same satisfaction with no negative effects. I’m proud of you man, congratulations.
Not many people do what you are doing, helping people understand what to expect, i.e the positives. Your video is helping me on my journey and will probably help more. I'm sure these videos help you too by keeping you occupied, knowing you might help another person. Keep it up and thank you.
M8, 365 days of sobriety? You ARE controlling those addictions. Long live your inner strength and you are an inspiration to all of us attacking similar issues.
Although I'm currently going through a very difficult withdrawal phase and can hardly believe that things will get better, it does me a lot of good to listen to you and gives me a little hope. Thank you very much!
I watched your 6 month check in vid and this one back to back. The change in your face(brighter and uplifted) is drastic, Thanks for the encouragement and sharing your story and struggles.
Dude I woke to you on my tv. It was your 6 month sober video. It was like watching myself as you on RUclips discussing your difficulties with addiction. I really needed this video as an eye opener. Every single thing you said about this topic was so accurate to my life as well. I am a struggling addict who has done all drugs other than H as well. I’m going to try so hard to make it happen this time. For me and my family I feel this is what I need to do. Thanks for making these videos man it has made a huge impact on me bro 😎. Stay strong brother.
Dorian, I absolutely appreciate your testimony and it really is helping to finally learn to let go of something that has been robbing me of peace. Best wishes, love you brother.
Thank you for sharing this. I’ve just gone a few days without smoking… I was smoking a lot and all the time, and I don’t want to be that person anymore. I want to be clear headed and motivated, and present in my relationships. Your videos inspire me to keep the course- it’ll get easier and the effort will have big payoffs.
Congrats man, that's truly amazing you made it a year. I am coming up on four months, but when the weekends roll around I always get fearful I am going to go back. One day at a time...
Hi Dorian, congrats on 1 year! Thank you for your words, it helped me, I have been quiting weed now for about 6 months, have had some weekends where I couldn't resist the urge, but I'm finding that I need it less and less over time, my body and mind are saying I have had enough of it! And I have been smoking weed for 25 years. Just found and watched your other video of 6 months ago, and I just wanted to say thanks, you made some good points and made me realize some things to about being stoned all the time, and keeping yourself at that lvl of highness, wanting to sleep more but having worse sleep over all, that your sleeping is worse off then when your sober. Again just wanting to say thank you for making me more aware of certain things! So glad I have the strength now to say no to myself.
Thank you for telling your story. You're helping people more than you probably know. I can't wait to be one year sober, you make it sound so dreamy. I'm three years alcohol free but weed is next to go. I'm collecting reasons to take this on and you are helping me.
I identified with a lot of what you said in the 6 months without marijuana video. I'd like to thank you because several times I've thought about quitting, but I've never taken action... Your story helps me get an idea of the barriers I'll have to overcome. Thank you!
I am currently just a week in but after seeing the changes in your videos it makes me hopeful for the future. I’ve been smoking for 7 years and I realized that it’s been doing more harm than good and so now I want to end my 20s on a healthier note and I can’t wait to hit my one year mark! Again thank you for sharing your experience and for being transparent about the challenges that come with cutting weed out but it makes me happy to see that it is possible and that I’m not alone❤
keep up the good work brother! i am 3 months in weed free and i feel amazing! drepression anxiety gone! cognitivley thinking so much clearer, definitely the best decision i have ever made in my life :)
Hi, thank you for documenting this journey, I'm 6 months sober and it sometimes feels a little lonely! I have a BIG TIP for everyone trying to go sober: get help from a therapist or a social worker specializing in addiction! I've been doing this journey with a therapist specialized in addiction and it's so awakening to get a better understanding of addiction while working on the issues that make me want to smoke. I'm rooting for all of you ❤
Im so happy for you. This was my son in law. A very nice and talented man. He lost his family and a stepson who adored him . He asks me why his??????doesnt call him. He loved that man. Happy, happy, for you. You can make it. Keep the updates.❤🎉
Thanks for sharing man. Myself and many others have gone through the same thing you are explaining and many of us can relate and its nice to know that we're not alone.
Watched both your 6 month and one year vids. I'm 41 and pretty much just like you (about addiction). Been doing it since I was about 17. Tried quitting for a year in 2019, but started again after a year cuz I felt too bored with life. You've inspired me to try again. All the best.
This is good stuff, I have a lot of similar experience, I gave up alcohol at about 60 years old, after 45 years of all stops out partying. I just quit, I didn’t try, I quit-a one step program, and never looked back. You seem to almost have as much self control as I do. I grow high end cannabis, and smoke the same, like you I prefer blunts. But not smoking all day like you. Just this Saturday I ran out of bud, in my CV so rather than go to my store room and pull out some more bud, that I have jarred and cured, I decided to stop for a while, maybe quit. I’m 75 now, and always have a great attitude, up, happy, busy etc. I love myself and think it might be time to quit, and give my lungs a rest. My oxygen is still 98-99% like to keep it that way. So I just might quit, not TRY to quit…QUIT. Your videos are spot on. Thank you
Good job bro, thank you so much for sharing your experiences. In 2 days ill have 8 months sobriety and alot of the explanations you gave hit home for me.
Inspiring and insightful! This is coming from one of the biggest weed addicts. It's time for me to experience my clear-headed side for once. I am happy that you won the battle for you and your family! Congrats!
Honestly mate I heard your video 6 months ago and it really got to me like no other “sober” one has. I’m in a very similar situation. Haven’t been able to kick the habit yet but having a few sober days here and there to start. Congrats on one year and keep doing what your doing it’s helping people 💪
Congratulations on your first year of sobriety. I know from seeing various friends and to a lesser degree myself that quitting anything addictive is hard. Allen Carr, who wrote about quitting smoking , and drinking , plus various other things like sugar (my thing at the moment) said that saying "I don't " is a better way than saying "I can't" as regards the thing you've quit.
Congrats on your journey and thank you so much for sharing and encouraging us that need the help. Not associating with the poison is a smart move. And even looking at them in a negative light is good. They are terrible for us. It’s not fun. It’s miserable.
it's tough to accept being an addict, but once it's in the open it's so much easer to move forward. i'm the same and it's a total bummer, but as the days progress being substance free. living life is such a relief. keep goin! good for you!
I tried quitting. 3 months down the road... I got severe anxiety, sudden heart sink feeling, sudden elevated heart rate... And I was sure I'm gonna get a heart attack anytime
Brother, thank you for the courage you show and the knowledge you give😃. I actually never was a heavy smoker, started with a bad company 7 years ago I high school, but I always quit for months and then come back for months and the cycle never ends. But just knowing that you’re not alone is something that can make your heart warm and makes you feel like everyone is a family that’s trying to help each other specially with videos like this. Yesterday was finally the day I quit weed for good. Thanks for the help man and stay strong you and everyone else who is watching you❤❤
hey Dorian, i just want you to know that i hope this video blows up just as much as the 6 months video. you seriously Are doing the work that a lot of us have been struggling with coming to terms with. truly an inspiration man
There’s always a guy who watches in silence and never commented online before. This time it’s me. Just wanted to say thanks for opening up for us because I can really relate to everything you say and it feels incredibly good that others feel the same way. I’m sure it is very helpful for many others even though they don’t comment or like anything as I usually do. Thanks for the video. Hope you keep going and let us be part of your journey.
What’s the point on mentioning that guys like you don’t comment? Sounds more like you’re attention seeking then anything 🤷🏽🤡🤦🏽♂️
Amen. So agree man!
45 days clean from weed, your 6 months video was the inspiration i needed to begin this journey. I had thought about quitting many times and would always say tomorrow is the day but never follow through
hey man, could you tell me how its been going? How long did the widrawal symptons last, also have you noticed any benefits like more productivity after those 45 days?
Good Luck 😅
Good luck brotha it's tough but Christ can heal you
How are you doing now Brother. You still staying Strong. Prayin for you
Congratulations man. Your weed video was a HUGE help for me as I’m sure it was for many others. Just over a month in. I think I’m done for good 👍🏻
Can I ask how you got over the 5 day hump ? Congrats btw
Weed sucks ass, never smoking it again tbh, only stimulants for me!
@LisbonLadd it sucks. You need to recognize that it's going to suck but also recognize that the reason you want to quit is because the addiction sucks too. Personally I contacted a pharmacist and explained the situation. I explained that sleep was the biggest issue I had when I tried to stop previously. They recommended Doxylamine, an OTC antihistamine that promotes drowsiness. It took a big longer to kick it but I slept great last night without weed for the first time in a while. Just know that Doxylamine can increase your likelihood for Alzheimer's and dementia if abused. Use it for the first week to get past the worse of it. Then Chuck that too.
You are definitely helping people in the same addictive situation like myself. I am 2 days in and already trying to bargain by telling myself I can buy the cartridge now & wait to smoke when my rib pain dissipates. Stupid bargain. Just setting myself up for more pain. It's time for me to do the same. Hang up my smoking belt and call it quits. Thanks again for sharing. Your right ....this first week is Hell Week.
@@dav08salter on night 2 rn and been up all night, wouldn't wish this insomnia on my worst enemy, we got it brother
I’m just over a year sober from weed and alcohol, and I can confirm, everything he said hit the mark. You feel in control of your life, and you accomplish things you couldn’t before.
I used opioids/cocaine and alcohol since I was 18 . I quit the last 2 years ago but my alcohol addiction got completely out of control. I drank every day for 2 years straight. Alcohol turned me into a monster. My love of my life is on the verge of leaving me . I destroyed everything I loved . Sober for 82 days now
How is it going, Still staying Strong?
on day 6 of sobriety from marijuana, and day 10 for alcohol. thank you for sharing your story. the part where you mentioned really wanting and being ready to quit resonated so much with me, it's like I knew this time I could commit and do it. I know I have a long way ahead of me but videos like this are making me feel like it's possible. thank you and I wish you all the best on your continued journey of sobriety.
You got this! Keep this video handy if you're start getting any cravings. It's so worth quitting. You get your real self back.
I have been smoking weed habitually (all day) since i was probably 20 years old. Im almost 38 and throughout those years i have quit for 4 years, two years, 1 years a few months, but always went back. I always did me best to maintain a certain level of success and prioritize accordingly. The truth is that the times when im not smoking my success levels sky rocket, my relationships imrove and so does my health, both mental and physical. Your videos strike a cord with me. Its like we think we get to a point where you think you can take a hit or two here and there, then its every weekend, then its every night, then its during the day on the weekends, then its all freaking day, within a month or so it just always goes back. I really think it takes alot of courage to admit that once you start you just arent in control at all. I just quit again yesterday before stumbling onto your videos and this time its for good. I understand that im way better off without it and that i cant regulate my intake and that its never going to change,
Its way too accessible. Drinking however ive been able to keep to a weekend or occasional thing in recent years, but thats the next one that needs to go. I have a great family, successful business and honestly i want to just breath that all in clean and sober 100% of the time one day. I dont understand why we self medicate and i just want it to end. I appreciate your videos, congrats on one year and i hope one day i too have the courage to make a video, even if it helps one person. Keep it up man. Your better off. Thank you
Great post! They can both be insidious.
Bro this video and your comment truly mean so much. Thank you for this cause just like the video, it’s helping me continue my journey. Been off and on weed myself and finally made the choice to move on for good🙏🏾 came across your comment and it really helped push me
@ShadowxDj thats great man! Im still going strong. I appreciate the kind words and stay on the wagon. Good luck!
I dig what you've written, it's really struck a chord with me. All the best
We need to work on our root issues/anxiousness that make us have an addictive personality.
9 months today 🎉congratulations 🎈 ❤🎉
I could remember few years back after my wife died, I was left alone with 3 kids. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment changed my life for better. I can proudly say i'm totally clean for 6 years and still counting. Always look to nature for solution to tough problems, Shrooms are phenomenal.
I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏
YES very sure of mycologist Predroavaro. This treatment worked for me. Helped me got rid of my anxiety and BPD.
Thanks for sharing your story. That's rough I sympathize. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health. I will pray for you all.
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
I'm 18 years sober from alcohol and cocaine. If you made it a year, you're in the clear. It only keeps getting better. Also you will go from craving it to begin disgusted by it. I can't stand the smell of alcohol now. Just seeing people do shots makes my stomach turn. Grats man.
Been drinking 40 years , sober now and feel anger that I did it so long 😏, what I could of achieved if I hadn’t 😑
Congrats! @@AmandaPerks-e9h
That is bad ass
Consider that A blessing from god. Imagine getting sick from the very thing you want to keep doing. Im Lucky cause i have IBS i was never able to become an alcoholic because i could never truly keep it all down without getting really sick. Stay strong Brother Proud of you
I’ve watched many videos searching for motivation to quit something. The battle is scary but listening to you speak was a very genuine experience man. Your reasons for quitting and smoking are so similar to my struggles. It helps to know that you got through your struggles and it makes me feel like I can too. Don’t worry about the way you’re conveying the message because the way you speak is very understandable
Sober life is so amazing. Im not even a former addict which every sober resource seems to presume. Its enough to look at the trajectory of your life and see that when substances are there your happiness is lower than when they are not. Theres nothing better than going to bed every night knowing every decision you made, good or bad, belongs to you fully, you showed up to your life and were the best version of yourself for the people that need you. What a blessing to be alive.
Thank you ❤
@@toxicandsick ❤️
Beautiful words, thank you.
That’s like a Gold Star addict in recovery.😂 Right on brother.
I'm three days sober (aiming to quit entirely but its been so hard) and the way you articulated this just gave me the second wind I needed. As difficult as its been throughout the day to fight the urge to take ONE hit, there truly is nothing better than reaching the end of your day and realizing every decision made was 100% me. Thanks for that wisdom!
I relate to your story and am on a similar journey.
Your identity loss while on weed etc. and not knowing who you are sober - or, dreading the day you run out of stuff because you'll have to face who you are sober. I feel you
Dorian, thank you for your motivation, it is so important right now. I have seen myself in every word you told.
Today is my 2nd day of quitting weed...last time I lasted 38 days.
I am 33 years old now. I have been smoking every day for 11 years and now I have come to understand how much weed is ruining my life. I have noticed that with marijuana it is becoming more and more difficult to make decisions. It turns you into a soft personality who cannot even decide what to eat today, let alone more serious things. My problem is that I do not see the balance, if I smoke, I smoke a lot, even though I do it in the evenings. Waking up in the morning I feel like shit and swear to quit. With the onset of evening, all I can think about is smoking and throwing off this mental stress from my head. I have brought myself to the point where now I have problems with mental health, problems in relationships with my lovely girlfriend, problems at work. Now I have come to the conclusion again that weed is distancing me from facing these problems and solving them. I became an unstable crybaby. So that's enough. Maybe when I'm 70 I'll go back to it. But as long as I can do something meaningful in my prime ages, I'll try to kick this bad habit. The weed won't dissapear but my best ages will. So I want to live this life freely and be the one who takes control.
Today is my 2nd day of quitting smoking... wish me good luck! I believe in myself!
I hope it’s still going good bro. You got this
@@adrianperez4955 Hi, bro it's 19th day now. The first 10 days were so bad and my emotional state was so unstable so I quarrel with my girlfriend so hard. But this became some kind of a mirror for me. I looked at myself from aside and said: "You see how much your brain is f*cked up because this? You just lie on the couch every day when smoke and now you blow up like a nuclear bomb. Are you sure that you want it to be in your life?". After that I got ill due to such strong emotional impact. But now I see how much I've missed because of weed - it's realy seems like you've been living you life like 25%. But good news is that every day I feel better and I don't want weed in my life again. I choose sport (now I do boxing after 15 years brake), yoga, morning walks, meditition, reading books, having a good time with my girlfriend, playing guitar, being more careful to my parents, tracking in beautiful places. When I deleted weed from my brain I have time and energy. And I just enjoy this new state of mind. So if you thinking about quitting - give it a try. If you are afraid - just know that you are not alone in this.
Your second sentence is exactly how i feel/felt
@@VirginiaTrailCams hey:) which sentence are u talking about? what do u feel?
@@adrianperez4955 hey bro! Today is 20th day, I am still holding up! Sometimes I feel gloomy and anxious, but every day, little by little I get better. Now I have more energy and time but I don’t now how to handle it yet. There are new thoughts in my head. It’s like you’ve got superpowers but can’t curb it, like Peter Parker 3 days after spider bite lol.
Thank you for having the courage to post this.
6 months so far for me. Looking forward to one year sober. The hardest part of it is that it's a very lonely journey and it's crazy how hard it is to find sober people with the same mindset. I'm happy though it's Sunday and I went for a long walk at 7am when most people I know are hangover in their beds 😊
i will start my alc absence today. did some really bad shit when i was drunk couple days ago... i regret everything. i think its better to stop drinking
@NightLife094 same here. I'm tired of myself getting drunk and MAKING BAD decisions.
@@Alex-f9x4w lets go on a journey of not drinking. I mean completely not drinking a single drop of alcohol
@@NightLife094 let's do it!
Hey brother, I have to say sharing your story is much appreciate and it genuinely helps people! I’m 3 days into quitting and I know for sure this time it will be permanent! I am much closer to god, I finally learned to enjoy doing the things which help to detach from addiction (meditation, yoga, workouts or simply happy in my own company when I feel lonely).
This is also a great time to do it as I’m shifting my career from marketing to software development and damn do I need all the brain capacity I have to achieve it! 🙂 Stay blessed!
Hows it going
Thanks for sharing your story and experiences. It takes a lot of guts to do what you've done. Happy for you and your family. Huge congratulations on your 1 year sober! Keep kicking ass!
29 days sober today. I feel great and feel better everyday.
Well done!
How do you get dopamine now pls share anything U can 🙏🙏
35 days brother❤
@@dancrunk1063I'd like the answer to this too 😭 I'm on day 27, approaching that month mark+my brain is still fried. Everything seems difficult without the instant blast of weed dopamine.
Dude I’m 10 days in it’s just starting to get better
Thank you so much for providing an update. I've been so curious on how you have been doing with the addictions. Weed addiction is no joke and the detox from it is awful. Keep following your instincts on what to post on this channel, you are going in the right direction!
Thank you for making this video, it’s great to hear someone speak about struggles that a lot of people are going through
Thank you for sharing your story and putting yourself in such a vulnerable position. Your words resonate with me! And they motivate me, and have stuck with me. I appreciate all of the truths that you speak.
congrats on 1 year clean Dorian massive accomplishment keep it up man
It takes a lot to open up like this man. I resonate with what you said many times. It’s not easy to control those things as they are made to control you & you are an inspiration. I hope this message finds you well. Keep up the great quality work.
Great message my friend. The serenity I have now that I'm alcohol and drug free is simply amazing. I think about how I used to feel every damn morning and It quite honestly turns my stomach. I have a bad drinking and drug problem and have for most of my life too. I know how much it takes to make this content as I have a channel about sobriety too. So thank you. Thank-you for putting yourself out there. These videos really help. ODAAT!
Thank you man. You are def helping. I am one of them. It is not easy to stop unless you been through it. You should be super proud and I hope I make to a year and then keep going as well. Your video def helping my will power to stay strong. So appreciate you brother
Just wanted to say that your first 6 month video was so inspiring. I watched it two days and then this video now. The first video blew my mind. Literally everything u said like literally was me. It felt like I was the one talking. U took all the emotions feeling and words I couldn’t say and said it. Were the same age and been smoking for 25 years. Also same as u I was a high functioning stoner. Like nobody would guess I was amoking 20 times a day. Did bodybuilding competitions two jobs kids and all other kinds of activities. Your first video is what gave me the motivation to wanna stop. I mean I already wanted to do it but when I saw your video something just clicked. I’m day 4 no weed and it does suck bad but doing it for the right reasons is making it a bit easier. Thanks for sharing!
RIGHT ON man. You telling your story sounds EXACTLY like mine would be. Weed and alcohol mostly daily for the last 20+ years myself. I've done other things along the way as well as you mentioned. I knew I need to quit both for years. Quitting alcohol came first for me as of 7 months ago. I had a hard time quitting weed at the same exact time but knew I needed to as well. So now I've not smoked in 21 days, which may not sound like a long time, but after smoking practically every day for over 20 years, it's huge. I did stop smoking for a month at the longest for a job hire 10 years ago but got right back at it. Your story sounds so much like mine it's incredible. I've not yet reached a year as you have but I am certainly looking forward to doing so. Thanks for sharing man, you've helped me deal with some of these shitty days in thinking this is stupid and that being high and drunk is how I'm truly happy and coming close to just smoking a bowl. As you said, if I did just smoke one bowl, it would be no time until I'm back to the way things were... Nope, can't do it... All this work would be wasted. I'm now learning that this way, sober, is best for me, my life, my wife and kids. Thanks man.
Thank you bud, you are not alone and you made me feel better. I am happy you are getting better for your family and yourself!
18 years daily pot use here...i've been low key wanting to quit for a while (quit for nearly a year and a half a few years ago but still managed to fall back into it being around friends that did it and letting that get to me, thinking I could weekend warrior it, etc.) and finding your weed video was a nail in the coffin on knowing it was time again.
A little over a week off it this time as of writing this, and it's shockingly less difficult than last time. I was so worried about the night sweats and nightmares that i remember lasting over a month last time quitting but I'm getting almost none of that this time. What you said about not being "ready" back then but being ready now makes a lot of sense. Thanks for sharing this stuff, it can definitely help people. We are not alone, and we can conquer this shit :)
@@worduprussia8298 yeah, about 12 days in. Doing really well, thanks for checking in with me. The nightmares have ramped up a little though. I think it might've been still saturated in my system from such heavy use, especially the past year or so. And so it took longer for my dreams to return this time. I'm still sleeping relatively well despite that, and my overall sense of self and confidence are better than they've been in years honestly. Being physical definitely helps for me, I've gotten back into calisthenics strength training and trying to start most days with a solid morning mobility routine. And it's easier to stay consistent on those now. My eye was twitching pretty badly for like 4-5 days, physical anxiety i guess but that seems mostly passed now thankfully.
I felt and connected with every inch of what you said. Keep up with your magic brother! 🎉
I've been smoking for the last 14 years, I'm 29 now, and I think about quitting every day. I already know for sure that it's destroying my life and me, but every time it gets to evening my brain finds excuses and we are already standing in the store buying pot.... I really want to get rid of it, hopefully someday I'll be able to do it. Thank you for this video...congratulations on this success.
100% respect to you for being so open and honest, congratulations on the one year and keep going strong, no doubt youve helped countless people with your message, thanks 👍.
Thank you! This has definitely helped reinforce what I’ve recently come to terms with about my 30 year marijuana addiction. I’m 5 days sober & already feel that I made the right decision to test my discipline so I can flourish & accomplish my health and wellness goals.
Thanks for keeping it real Dorian, I've been sober for 7 1/2 years myself and I know how hard the journey is, thank you for sharing your experience!!!!
Thank you Dorian, it takes a lot of courage and intro perspective to admit to yourself and others that oneself is an addict. Myself is in the same situation, I am also exactly the same, I could not just have a beer or one toke. This year I quit smoking, drinking and now this week i quit nicotine (snus, a swedish thing). Same for me, rough upbringing, I also switched career path, to become a coder, so I see many similarities. So this video really resonated with me. I want to tell you and everybody else in similiar situations that YOU are the captain of your life, YOU have more power that you know and that YOU ARE NOT alone. God Bless everybody & stay strong!
Just remember, it's super easy to go back into it. So don't let your guard down
obviously, no need to even say that
@@zenstiller8938 why say or do anything? just sit in one place, don't eat don't speak and die. Nice logic dude
@@zenstiller8938 theres heaps of reasons to say that and its not obvious to everyone. go smoke a cone
@@CrazyPromt waste of words , wastge of time, say things that arent so obvious next time
@@jjvs9 theres not, say things that arent obvious to everyone. yeah no shit its easy to get back into.captain obvious
Wow, just watched the 6 months sober vid You look even healthier now That is motivation for me ty for being an example
Good for you man. Happy to hear your story. I’m always keeping my guard up and knowing I can always fall back into the old ways. Life is worth celebrating sober and I’m glad you see that. Great job
My friend, your new identity is that of a great person who is a nonsmoker and nondrinker. That's it. If someone offers you weed or a drink, your natural answer should be, "I don't smoke or drink." This is who you are now.
Saying, "No thanks, I'm trying to quit," implies to your self that you are still that person.
Wishing you all the best,
Your friend from Kuwait 🌹🇰🇼
I just had my 27year anneversy of sobriety from alcohol and weed on August 1st. I'm 60 and never felt better!!! Congrats man on your 1 year!! Family is where it's at.💪
The ones that make fun of you, are the ones that don’t know how getting out of the addiction son. You are amazing in every aspect of your life, continue fighting, because you are helping so many others. Believe, the struggle is real, but the hope that you bring has no price. Congratulations 🎊🎈! God bless you!🙏🏻❤️🙏🏽
Your video was in my recommended for a reason, brother. I am so proud of you and I am looking forward to checking out the rest of your content. Don't be worried that you're not making any sense because I can relate to every single word and thought that you've expressed in this video.
Congrats Dorian! I am officially like 7 months off weed and I am pretty sure seeing your video helped me quit 💯 it wasn’t right after seeing your video but your video must have planted a seed
Dude says nothing but the truth great video man you’re an inspiration to all of us 💯
You’re helping me finally change my life. Thank you.
I love to hear this man, I just watched the 6 month video and a lot of things you’ve said are very true. I used to smoke every single day and would have the constant self realizations that I needed to stop. I quit smoking and now I just grow it I found that it gives me the same satisfaction with no negative effects. I’m proud of you man, congratulations.
Not many people do what you are doing, helping people understand what to expect, i.e the positives.
Your video is helping me on my journey and will probably help more.
I'm sure these videos help you too by keeping you occupied, knowing you might help another person.
Keep it up and thank you.
M8, 365 days of sobriety? You ARE controlling those addictions. Long live your inner strength and you are an inspiration to all of us attacking similar issues.
Although I'm currently going through a very difficult withdrawal phase and can hardly believe that things will get better, it does me a lot of good to listen to you and gives me a little hope. Thank you very much!
Ive just watched your previous video and am now watching this one. The difference in your appearance is amazing. You look so much more healthy.
Congrats man! Glad you feel better.
I stopped 2years ago, best thing I ever did.
Do you still not drinking?
@@bebakpro4504 yeah im still not drinking or smoking, not even once.
At this point It never even crosses my mind.
This does help. Thank you. Staying away from the triggers is key.
I watched your 6 month check in vid and this one back to back. The change in your face(brighter and uplifted) is drastic, Thanks for the encouragement and sharing your story and struggles.
Dude I woke to you on my tv. It was your 6 month sober video. It was like watching myself as you on RUclips discussing your difficulties with addiction. I really needed this video as an eye opener. Every single thing you said about this topic was so accurate to my life as well. I am a struggling addict who has done all drugs other than H as well. I’m going to try so hard to make it happen this time. For me and my family I feel this is what I need to do. Thanks for making these videos man it has made a huge impact on me bro 😎. Stay strong brother.
Dorian, I absolutely appreciate your testimony and it really is helping to finally learn to let go of something that has been robbing me of peace. Best wishes, love you brother.
Thank you for sharing this. I’ve just gone a few days without smoking… I was smoking a lot and all the time, and I don’t want to be that person anymore. I want to be clear headed and motivated, and present in my relationships. Your videos inspire me to keep the course- it’ll get easier and the effort will have big payoffs.
Congrats man, that's truly amazing you made it a year. I am coming up on four months, but when the weekends roll around I always get fearful I am going to go back. One day at a time...
Good job my guy. I've been sober for a little over two months now and I feel so much happier. I don't even have any cravings anymore
5 days for me… still having cravings. But I go for a walk in the park when this happens.
Hi Dorian, congrats on 1 year! Thank you for your words, it helped me, I have been quiting weed now for about 6 months, have had some weekends where I couldn't resist the urge, but I'm finding that I need it less and less over time, my body and mind are saying I have had enough of it! And I have been smoking weed for 25 years.
Just found and watched your other video of 6 months ago, and I just wanted to say thanks, you made some good points and made me realize some things to about being stoned all the time, and keeping yourself at that lvl of highness, wanting to sleep more but having worse sleep over all, that your sleeping is worse off then when your sober.
Again just wanting to say thank you for making me more aware of certain things! So glad I have the strength now to say no to myself.
Thank you for telling your story. You're helping people more than you probably know. I can't wait to be one year sober, you make it sound so dreamy. I'm three years alcohol free but weed is next to go. I'm collecting reasons to take this on and you are helping me.
67 days today. Your video was insanely relatable. If you know, you know. Keep up the good work dude, we are all in this together.
I identified with a lot of what you said in the 6 months without marijuana video. I'd like to thank you because several times I've thought about quitting, but I've never taken action... Your story helps me get an idea of the barriers I'll have to overcome. Thank you!
Cheers, man! You really opened up for all your fellow addicts. Keep up the good life!
I am currently just a week in but after seeing the changes in your videos it makes me hopeful for the future. I’ve been smoking for 7 years and I realized that it’s been doing more harm than good and so now I want to end my 20s on a healthier note and I can’t wait to hit my one year mark!
Again thank you for sharing your experience and for being transparent about the challenges that come with cutting weed out but it makes me happy to see that it is possible and that I’m not alone❤
keep up the good work brother! i am 3 months in weed free and i feel amazing! drepression anxiety gone! cognitivley thinking so much clearer, definitely the best decision i have ever made in my life :)
Well done. 5 months here. It’s a better life ❤
Hi, thank you for documenting this journey, I'm 6 months sober and it sometimes feels a little lonely! I have a BIG TIP for everyone trying to go sober: get help from a therapist or a social worker specializing in addiction! I've been doing this journey with a therapist specialized in addiction and it's so awakening to get a better understanding of addiction while working on the issues that make me want to smoke. I'm rooting for all of you ❤
I just watched the 6 months video and now I saw that you uploaded this 4 days ago, very inspirational.
Same
Im so happy for you. This was my son in law. A very nice and talented
man. He lost his family and a stepson who adored him . He asks me why his??????doesnt call him.
He loved that man. Happy, happy,
for you. You can make it. Keep the updates.❤🎉
Your video was in my recommended for a reason, brother. I am so proud of you and I am looking forward to checking out the rest of your content.
congratulations man im proud of you im trying to quit right now and you’re really helping me geth through this much love
Thanks for sharing man. Myself and many others have gone through the same thing you are explaining and many of us can relate and its nice to know that we're not alone.
Congratulations man! Screw all of the noise! And just know that you are helping and leading by example l. Thank you for this!
So cool that you are so self aware. Almost everyone is addicted to something, they just don't realize it. You're strong and you're helping others.❤
Thank you! Congratulations on 1 year!🎉❤😊
Great sharing your story, love hearing it, thank you. 5 years myself, fully relate
Watched both your 6 month and one year vids. I'm 41 and pretty much just like you (about addiction). Been doing it since I was about 17. Tried quitting for a year in 2019, but started again after a year cuz I felt too bored with life. You've inspired me to try again. All the best.
I’m with you with the same lifestyle brother , and been in these thoughts for 15 years. Thank you for sharing .
Excellent video. Thank you for sharing all of the positive things that've happened with you. Congrats on 1 year sober!
This is good stuff, I have a lot of similar experience, I gave up alcohol at about 60 years old, after 45 years of all stops out partying. I just quit, I didn’t try, I quit-a one step program, and never looked back. You seem to almost have as much self control as I do. I grow high end cannabis, and smoke the same, like you I prefer blunts. But not smoking all day like you. Just this Saturday I ran out of bud, in my CV so rather than go to my store room and pull out some more bud, that I have jarred and cured, I decided to stop for a while, maybe quit. I’m 75 now, and always have a great attitude, up, happy, busy etc. I love myself and think it might be time to quit, and give my lungs a rest. My oxygen is still 98-99% like to keep it that way. So I just might quit, not TRY to quit…QUIT. Your videos are spot on. Thank you
Really inspiring, thank you very much for putting this kind of content. Best.
i thank God for you bro. You really helped me with your story.
Big Respect for This Dorian! This was the best podcast i saw in 2024! A++++ Keep up The Great Work! Thank You!!!!!!!!
So proud for you keep up good work ❤
Good job bro, thank you so much for sharing your experiences. In 2 days ill have 8 months sobriety and alot of the explanations you gave hit home for me.
Inspiring and insightful! This is coming from one of the biggest weed addicts. It's time for me to experience my clear-headed side for once. I am happy that you won the battle for you and your family! Congrats!
Honestly mate I heard your video 6 months ago and it really got to me like no other “sober” one has. I’m in a very similar situation. Haven’t been able to kick the habit yet but having a few sober days here and there to start. Congrats on one year and keep doing what your doing it’s helping people 💪
Congratulations on your first year of sobriety.
I know from seeing various friends and to a lesser degree myself that quitting anything addictive is hard.
Allen Carr, who wrote about quitting smoking , and drinking , plus various other things like sugar (my thing at the moment) said that saying "I don't " is a better way than saying "I can't" as regards the thing you've quit.
Thank you for your honesty and openness. Appreciated and very inspiring.
God bless you and your family
This is a banger for sure
Congrats on your journey and thank you so much for sharing and encouraging us that need the help.
Not associating with the poison is a smart move. And even looking at them in a negative light is good. They are terrible for us. It’s not fun. It’s miserable.
God Bless you for your honesty and bravery.
I’m in the process now, and ready to truly live. 🙏
Man!? Well said 👍 Straight from your heart..❤ That your no longer destroying.
Your family means more than Substance Abuse. Man! Your doing it.. Yay! 🦋👍😀
it's tough to accept being an addict, but once it's in the open it's so much easer to move forward. i'm the same and it's a total bummer, but as the days progress being substance free. living life is such a relief. keep goin! good for you!
I forgot who I was too and I’m glad to be on this journey because of how much grounded I feel and how much I am in touch with roots
I tried quitting. 3 months down the road... I got severe anxiety, sudden heart sink feeling, sudden elevated heart rate... And I was sure I'm gonna get a heart attack anytime
You sound very intelligent and well spoken! thanks for your take on everything
Brother, thank you for the courage you show and the knowledge you give😃.
I actually never was a heavy smoker, started with a bad company 7 years ago I high school, but I always quit for months and then come back for months and the cycle never ends. But just knowing that you’re not alone is something that can make your heart warm and makes you feel like everyone is a family that’s trying to help each other specially with videos like this.
Yesterday was finally the day I quit weed for good.
Thanks for the help man and stay strong you and everyone else who is watching you❤❤
hey Dorian, i just want you to know that i hope this video blows up just as much as the 6 months video. you seriously Are doing the work that a lot of us have been struggling with coming to terms with. truly an inspiration man