Theo Von and John Mulaney on Being Sober

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  • Опубликовано: 19 янв 2025

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  • @joalco3
    @joalco3 Год назад +1102

    "please make it about you, there's only two of us" is a great saying

    • @Bananas-kt6nx
      @Bananas-kt6nx 10 месяцев назад +2

      Exactly what I thought

    • @SelectRomping
      @SelectRomping 10 месяцев назад

      time stamp? :)

    • @kingabear
      @kingabear 9 месяцев назад +25

      @@SelectRomping like 30 seconds in dawg

    • @VEGAS-NERVE
      @VEGAS-NERVE 7 месяцев назад +6

      @@kingabear😂

    • @MyBoomStick1
      @MyBoomStick1 7 месяцев назад +7

      @@VEGAS-NERVE bruh went straight to the comments and didnt even register the noise from the video 😂

  • @Bostonbob3
    @Bostonbob3 Год назад +2925

    13.5 years. I never thought I'd make it 13.5 hours.

    • @joaolemes8757
      @joaolemes8757 Год назад +44

      That's awesome to read.

    • @lj6284
      @lj6284 Год назад +21

      powerful

    • @lauraroman4193
      @lauraroman4193 Год назад +35

      Just finished 6 months of internal treatment on a 12 step program. My real battle starts now.

    • @affalada6868
      @affalada6868 Год назад +13

      I've been green and sober 10 years

    • @Ryan-gv7gy
      @Ryan-gv7gy Год назад +11

      7 years myself. Keep it up.

  • @fletcher1995
    @fletcher1995 Год назад +1578

    9 months sober for 4th time. This time I actually am doing the steps. Got a sponsor and taking advice from the people I can tell have a solid sobriety. Changed my world once I fully committed.
    Made it to the 1 year on July 29th!

    • @HowieDuwett
      @HowieDuwett Год назад +19

      Best decision I’ve ever made. Just over 20 months ago. Keep it up brother!

    • @jessmanp
      @jessmanp Год назад +8

      Fucking rights buddy. I’m in the same boat, coming up on 10 months. Staying on top of my program is the most important thing in my life.

    • @FinehomesofNewHampshire
      @FinehomesofNewHampshire Год назад +8

      Do your steps. Huge freedom and understanding comes with each.
      6 years last week.
      Stay strong boys!

    • @LuneyTune72
      @LuneyTune72 Год назад +5

      Congratulations, man, keep it up

    • @MongoLikeBeer
      @MongoLikeBeer Год назад +7

      I had a few "stints" of sobriety before I'd fall back in(nothing close to 9 months, amazing job!), but just couldn't keep it going. Biggest help for me was telling myself "I don't have to be sober forever, just today." Strung a lot of those together for maximum effect lol.

  • @thewhitekirby3973
    @thewhitekirby3973 Год назад +555

    Isn't it a blessing that these two men are alive, sharing their stories, making us laugh rather than one of them or both of them losing to their addiction, dying, making us cry? Anyone that has an addiction, think about that. Make those around you smile when they think about you. You can get help, you are all you need.

    • @AlmightyPi
      @AlmightyPi Год назад +1

      this is a dangerous thing to say because many people dont ask for help as they are afraid they would be a burden or annoying with their troubles

    • @Blueslushie333
      @Blueslushie333 Год назад +1

      easier said than done.. this is kinda insensitive

    • @uniqueusername22337
      @uniqueusername22337 10 дней назад

      making us cry? isnt that selfish of you? to think that your happiness is more important than them having a good time?

  • @jonnyk4669
    @jonnyk4669 Год назад +611

    i dont want to air my dirty laundry to strangers but this was very inspirational to me, thank y'all for being real ones

    • @trentrushmusic
      @trentrushmusic Год назад +15

      I believe in you man.

    • @waxtrax_
      @waxtrax_ Год назад +5

      Much love and respect to you and everything you're dealing with

    • @mendaciousreality8459
      @mendaciousreality8459 Год назад +1

      Get off your high horse (and get off the drugs while your at it)

    • @jonnyk4669
      @jonnyk4669 Год назад +9

      @@mendaciousreality8459 you dont know me dawg mind ya damn business

    • @mendaciousreality8459
      @mendaciousreality8459 Год назад

      @@jonnyk4669 just lay off the drugs pal

  • @clanbigger4
    @clanbigger4 Год назад +522

    drinking got really bad over the pandemic cause i was so good at working drunk. sober 3 times now, new life partner & doing well. watching stuff like this helps a lot.

    • @kquiriconi
      @kquiriconi Год назад +3

      You got this! Always just gotta take it one day at a time

    • @th3gr81
      @th3gr81 Год назад +2

      I feel that. You’ve got it! I’ve been sober since my last relapse in October 2021.

    • @domleah1987
      @domleah1987 Год назад +3

      I need to get sober. I’ve always been a drinker but it got worse over the Pandemic as well. It’s affecting my memory and my happiness.

    • @th3gr81
      @th3gr81 Год назад +1

      @@domleah1987
      Dude, I feel you, it's not an easy thing to do.
      It took me seven years to really kick the habit. I've been clean since my last relapse from June - October of 2021.

    • @seallofapproval
      @seallofapproval Год назад +1

      you got this ❤

  • @brettsgotmail
    @brettsgotmail Год назад +68

    Almost 2 years sober from alcohol…love hearing people be vulnerable, talking openly about their struggles, in the video and also in the comments. Proud of all of you 😌

  • @hibryd7481
    @hibryd7481 Год назад +276

    Man, that whole dialogue at 5:14 just hit the last year of my life on the head. This is what I love about Theo, he's not afraid to wander off the trail and into the tall grasses just to see what's out there. Sometimes he comes back with something really profound.
    I got really self-destructive and fearful cuz after working way too hard for 4 years I finally got the solitude I had craved for so long and I just ended up flushing months of my life and money down the toilet, then cascading down this whirlpool of self-hatred. I don't know that "weak" is the word I'd use but it definitely makes you feel like you're irreparably broken when the conditions are perfect and you just can't engage at all. It's like waking up on a beautiful day and discovering you've gone blind.

    • @ruth6596
      @ruth6596 Год назад +2

      yeah

    • @Ceno-2k
      @Ceno-2k Год назад +4

      'its like waking up on a beautiful day and discovering you've gone blind' is a great analogy, i feel this for sure

    • @sheridan891
      @sheridan891 Год назад

      For someone who takes pride in their independence, it takes strength to admit weakness or that you need help. That sort of counter intuitive but it’s true.

    • @TheKnightXavier
      @TheKnightXavier Год назад +2

      ​@@Ceno-2ksounds a whole lot like depression 😕 veerrry good analogy.

    • @OfArgento
      @OfArgento Год назад +1

      Sounds like you were in the military?

  • @NC0Q
    @NC0Q 11 месяцев назад +39

    “I did well in spite of drugs, not because of drugs.” I remember coming to that realization, and it actually made me even more sad.

  • @redhotchilifan98
    @redhotchilifan98 10 месяцев назад +18

    Being sober has felt absolutely incredible

  • @pollynlyubenova8365
    @pollynlyubenova8365 Год назад +49

    "I did well in spite of the drugs, not because of them"...took me ages to realise that

  • @Birkirrey
    @Birkirrey Год назад +55

    Three years sober this summer after a few missteps. The "weakness" Theo was referring to is vulnerability, which is a strength, not a weakness. It takes courage to trust and I have to remind myself of that all the time.

  • @fearsomebeard4290
    @fearsomebeard4290 Год назад +64

    Congrats on a year! (albeit a month late as I just found this video) I appreciate you two talking so candidly. I know exactly of what you speak. Sober 11.5 years now myself. I still go to at least 3 meetings a week, have a sponsor, work the 12 steps and sponsor other men. It works for me, so much better than the life I had before. So so so much better.

  • @neutralview8788
    @neutralview8788 Год назад +102

    "A full bag, half coke, half adderoll, another bag full of xanax. I had reached equilibrium!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @aliyahholloway422
    @aliyahholloway422 10 месяцев назад +26

    “I’ve overrided the desire to survive”. Wow. Perfectly said.

  • @Mako1989
    @Mako1989 10 месяцев назад +3

    What a real conversation. It's refreshing to watch two people share and actually listen to each other. Great stuff.

  • @zoaayyy6370
    @zoaayyy6370 8 месяцев назад +12

    Only been sober for about a week but these two have already helped so much

    • @asong4thedead
      @asong4thedead 8 месяцев назад +2

      Hope you're still hanging in there

  • @Tigersuplex
    @Tigersuplex Год назад +11

    Coming up on 4 years, 9/11/2019 is my sobriety date. Hasn’t been easy but it has been worth it. Congrats to anyone with a day, or a decade. Recovery is a gift

  • @keaganterry6916
    @keaganterry6916 Год назад +56

    Congrats to everyone in the comments sharing their sobriety. Keep with it. In sure you're stories will inspire others in the comments to make changes for the better.

    • @midnut9036
      @midnut9036 11 месяцев назад +1

      thank you uncle iroh

  • @Spacecrust
    @Spacecrust Год назад +52

    I'm so grateful I was sober 2 years before the pandemic hit. I would have been deep in the rabbit hole as well. Just celebrated 5 years clean. If your on the fence today about getting sober, there isn't a single thing I regret....besides doing the crazy shit I did drunk or high.

  • @tpammt8276
    @tpammt8276 Год назад +12

    Half my love for theo is how genuine he is. He has success but has internal struggles the same way us normal folk do. Goat.

  • @comedianincharge8869
    @comedianincharge8869 Год назад +15

    107 days clean from meth today.. johns baby j special was so fucking relatable and funny I cried

  • @Swagtildawn
    @Swagtildawn 4 месяца назад +2

    Never ever feel week for saying you need help. Especially as men we need to support each other. You aren't weak. It takes a massive amount of strength and maturity to admit you have a problem.

  • @snydicus
    @snydicus Год назад +9

    He's right about doing well in spite of drugs and not because of them bc his set about getting sober and his addiction is his best special ever imo

  • @Chrispbacon94
    @Chrispbacon94 Год назад +294

    There’s a weird honesty I never expected out of the tall child now that the secret is out he has to just openly talk in a way he didn’t before.

    • @wesleysmith2700
      @wesleysmith2700 Год назад

      That’s not very nice

    • @Chrispbacon94
      @Chrispbacon94 Год назад +30

      @@wesleysmith2700 no you’re right, but recovery isn’t nice; facing yourself in the mirror and saying I wasn’t okay is a big step of modesty that you don’t see in celebrities. That’s all I’m saying it’s a big compliment on his part that he already is coming out and advocating for recovery by telling his story.

    • @Chrispbacon94
      @Chrispbacon94 Год назад +44

      @Matt M because that was an entire bit in his stand up routine from 9 years ago, I’ve been a fan the entire time. “Honestly when I’m walking down the street no one’s ever like “hey look at that man” I think they’re just like whoa! That tall child looks terrible! Get some rest tell child you can’t keep burning the candle at both ends.” I’m glad he finally got the rest and recovery he needed ruclips.net/video/3pfKuZUiBJo/видео.html

    • @keenfrizzle
      @keenfrizzle Год назад +7

      You would think it's the opposite - that drug users love talking about doing drugs, and that the prudeish or recovering people would keep quiet about it. No, it's important to talk about it. Those connections in our brain between drug addiction and recovery aren't formed out of nothing - most of the time, it takes socialized commitment to a cause to improve yourself, and to do that, it takes understanding how far you fell.

    • @Chrispbacon94
      @Chrispbacon94 Год назад +3

      @@keenfrizzle exactly! I didn’t think my comment would strike up this much conversation but I’m all for it. The more we talk about it the less secrets and mess there is. We need to bring it all out in the open and get rid of the stigma around “help”. Thank you for explaining it better than I ever could! That was what was so striking to me, hearing him talk about it made me think deeper about my own views too.

  • @a1d3nh0
    @a1d3nh0 Год назад +57

    14 years sober in September. It’s possible and it feels great. I took DMT just one time and it cured my addiction. 14 years of alcohol and substance abuse and a single 20 min DMT trip literally made me realise I was killing myself and I just never did anything from that moment. Amazing stuff highly recommend if you’re struggling

    • @tcggggg
      @tcggggg Год назад +7

      Damn i had a similar experience with shrooms but now I just cant eat fast food anymore.

    • @a1d3nh0
      @a1d3nh0 Год назад +2

      @@tcggggg I need to do DMT again regarding fast food. I know I have an issue but it’s far too easy and cheap. I know I’m damaging myself but haven’t found the motivation to stop. Congratulations however if that’s worked out well for you. I absolutely wish I could eat healthy at this moment

    • @roachies4242
      @roachies4242 Год назад +2

      @@tcgggggdid you concentrate on fast food specifically or on your body and fast food appeared as the problem

    • @xXMapleVodkaXx
      @xXMapleVodkaXx Год назад

      Lucky you. I've been wanting to do DMT for a while now because everyone I've known that did it has become a better person but I've got no connections and no friends, so I'm here sitting in my bathtub hating myself knowing mentally, this shit just won't get any better and I've got no way to feel better or enjoy myself. At least I'm sober(?)

    • @a1d3nh0
      @a1d3nh0 Год назад

      @@xXMapleVodkaXx make it yourself, brother. everything you need is legal to buy. and it's easy. I wish you all the best with your research. if you want it bad enough it'll come to you. There's a saying in the dmt community that you don't find dmt, it finds you when you need it most.

  • @Evankayden-z7y
    @Evankayden-z7y 11 месяцев назад +119

    I started drinking alcohol since my teenage, spent my whole life fighting alcohol addiction. Also suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. This is something that really need to be use globally to help people with related health challenges.

    • @ErnestoHorner88
      @ErnestoHorner88 11 месяцев назад

      Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Germany. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.

    • @DonnDenisse
      @DonnDenisse 11 месяцев назад +1

      YES very sure of Dr.medshrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

    • @Woodjackson-tf8ov
      @Woodjackson-tf8ov 11 месяцев назад

      How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta

    • @TomSanders-qv8bv
      @TomSanders-qv8bv 11 месяцев назад

      Yes he's Dr.medshrooms. Shrooms to me is a natrual healer. I know a guy who has used mushrooms in the same way and they have really helped him. mah dudes have safe trips all.

    • @JesseJason-qc7ug
      @JesseJason-qc7ug 11 месяцев назад

      I love shrooms. Congrats on the 8 years, that's awesome! I'm clean 4 years now. Good luck.just micro dose and you won't trip. Same story just that mine is with fentanyl and anxiety. Mushrooms literally got me off my feet and turned my whole life around. I am currently a housing manager for a recovery program. I wouldn't have been able to do that shit without the help of psilocybin.

  • @austinbarnes5476
    @austinbarnes5476 10 месяцев назад +5

    48 days sober today! One day at a time friends you guys got this!!!

  • @timolivo3493
    @timolivo3493 Год назад +92

    I relapsed from being clean 7 yrs during the pandemic and was also high the entire time.. I have 1 yr 4 months sober now, but yeah relate to experiencing the pandemic differently.

    • @83gemm
      @83gemm Год назад +17

      There is an uncounted toll from the pandemic. We count those who suffered/passed from the virus and those numbers are jarring. But then there are those who had to fight other diseases like addiction and couldn’t get the help they needed. I am so glad you are still here and hope you are doing well.

    • @ThermomixTm6Edition
      @ThermomixTm6Edition 4 месяца назад

      were did u slip ?`i am sober on 4 year and on the rehab they say like there will be more chance of relapse when things is going good

  • @joshisaacson3154
    @joshisaacson3154 11 месяцев назад +3

    Two of my most favorite comics. And to hear them open up and the honesty about being sober. Makes me happy to hear I am on the good team with them. Thanks Gentlemen.😊

  • @keeganroot7376
    @keeganroot7376 Год назад +11

    Just hit two months sober from alcohol and it’s tough but I’m getting somewhere.

    • @Guzzimaine
      @Guzzimaine Год назад +3

      Congratulations man!! You got this

  • @abikuneebus
    @abikuneebus 10 месяцев назад +3

    Theo talking about miserable nights trying to fall asleep is relatable af. Have 7 years clean now, but during my brief stint in FL (over a decade ago) I had constant access to blow, very inconsistent access to the Sackler family’s magnum opus (OC). Can’t tell you how many nights I legitimately contemplated jumping in front of an 18 wheeler. Unfortunately, I learned the wrong lesson from these experiences; I built my network up so I’d never have one and not the other, and always had an emergency bottle of Crystal Palace vodka in case I couldn’t get what I needed.
    Bad times.

  • @DeathDad
    @DeathDad Год назад +11

    5 yrs continuous here and so support both of you. Would value knowing both of you.

  • @RoyasCloset
    @RoyasCloset Год назад +39

    Such a good clip. Thanks for being honest and open, gentlemen.

  • @JustinSparkable
    @JustinSparkable Год назад +4

    Struggling atm w my addiction. I'm proud of everyone here and in the video for giving it your best. God bless all of you

  • @ceciisuppose1530
    @ceciisuppose1530 11 месяцев назад +9

    watching this trying to convince myself to get sober. ive been really breaking down this past week, back to drinking over a handle a week after a brief improvement, and realising that this just isnt working and just how severe of a problem i have, but Im struggling to start and commit. i hope one day i can get sober

    • @danchovanes2612
      @danchovanes2612 11 месяцев назад +1

      One day a time. The times you spend away from the substance can grant insight into what causes the addiction/compulsive behavior. After a while you'll know that it never improves anything.
      Please be aware that alcohol withdrawal can have serious health risks, so take it slow and focus on caring for yourself!

    • @olleolausson
      @olleolausson 11 месяцев назад

      How old are you?

    • @lois9263
      @lois9263 11 месяцев назад +1

      You matter, and you can do it!!! Almost 2 years here and it’s hard at first but so worth it!!!

    • @twoshirts1842
      @twoshirts1842 10 месяцев назад +1

      I couldn't imagine alcohol being my vice and trying to get clean. It'd be so hard considering every gas station snd and grocery store has it. I wouldn't be able to stay clean if Wal-Mart sold Meth and herion I enjoy smoking shit off tin foil too much. Im in the best shape mentally since I started using at 17. I'm almost 30 now. I really hope you're able to at the very least control or slow down drinking.

  • @maskingtables
    @maskingtables Год назад +43

    I did a month and fell apart.
    I am on my 1st week of starting again❤❤ Staying strong

  • @lindseyenglehart8670
    @lindseyenglehart8670 Год назад +14

    Hang in there man. I read a very famous book that help me quit smoking. It’s called “The Easy way to Quit smoking” by Allen Carr. He has one for drinking too. “The easy way to quit drinking.” A lot of people became sober instantly after they read the book. Good luck, dig deep and get uncomfortable to get comfortable. There will be people rooting for you.

    • @jonschlegel2961
      @jonschlegel2961 Год назад +2

      I second the alcohol version. 6 months for me

  • @dead666jezebel
    @dead666jezebel Год назад +4

    On May 5, I hit 8 years clean. It's hard but it's the best thing I've ever done. I feel so much better about life. Congrats on your 1 year!!

  • @savagefishstick
    @savagefishstick Год назад +23

    Mad props to both these guys, and Steve-O and the jackass guys as well. Thank you for promoting sobriety

  • @jakegolston1610
    @jakegolston1610 11 месяцев назад +3

    I got sober during the pandemic as well and I can relate 100% with John. I wasn’t affected like others were with COVID, it’s almost like it didn’t exist.

  • @anaaviles80
    @anaaviles80 7 месяцев назад +1

    A week sober. Been here many times. But i know this will be the last. Its crazy how u hit rock bottom and are tited of being tired of the same old feeling of going nowhere. I already went through withdrawal i feel great now. Just sleeping and eating alot. A bit of anxiety but i can handle it. Listening to talks like this i believe helps many of us. Were not alone. ❤

  • @Youaretheactionsofgod
    @Youaretheactionsofgod Год назад +22

    John Mulaney is filled with all the words Theo is missing.

  • @Slim.Shaggy
    @Slim.Shaggy Год назад +5

    Theos got the right mind set, don’t do drugs but if you do not mix up’s with the downs

    • @mix-r9g
      @mix-r9g Год назад +1

      Why is that ? I thought it balances you out

    • @Slim.Shaggy
      @Slim.Shaggy Год назад

      ​@@mix-r9g Speed Balling (Mixing uppers and downers) Can cause Cardiac Arrest and among other things that could literally make you never wake up. I urge you too please watch some tv and sweat that shit out if you're too wired to sleep.

  • @essential_listening
    @essential_listening Год назад +11

    2 1/2 years sober from the exact shit John was doing. It was crazy when he listed everything he was doing. I was on pharmaceuticals speedballs everyday for a long time.

  • @MongoLikeBeer
    @MongoLikeBeer Год назад +118

    I started following Theo in the dark depths of heroin addiction, and have been truly "sober" since November. Hard to be happy about, because like the rest of you, one bad day ends the ride.

    • @willrussell2583
      @willrussell2583 Год назад +6

      Theo does have a way of putting things that makes your shit seem a little less heavy somehow. Good job!!

    • @marcelaperez4126
      @marcelaperez4126 Год назад +5

      Dude, that’s fucking badass! Im so proud of you! Everyday is its own journey. My dad is a recovering addict as well, and he started when I was 12, im 27 now and he’s been clean since I was 13. Good job!!!

    • @jimsta06
      @jimsta06 Год назад +1

      Mate that’s awesome to hear just day at a time and that’s all we can do ! Also was in the depths of heroin watching Theo , it’s been 19 months clean next week, some days harder than others but the feeling of being free from addiction is like No other

    • @MongoLikeBeer
      @MongoLikeBeer Год назад +1

      @JimmyJames 19 months is huge, congrats. I'm still not at the point where I'm feeling free, but maybe someday. I don't even keep track of my sober time like most seem to, because my strategy is "I don't have to be sober forever, just for today" and hopefully repeat tomorrow, etc.

    • @Ericviking2019
      @Ericviking2019 Год назад

      Keep following the steps and that one bad day won’t happen, 39 years next month.

  • @griffin7770
    @griffin7770 Год назад +2

    It's not weak to recognize that you are doing poorly. You gotta have insight into yourself and what you're doing, in order to have a good life.

  • @user-fq2gp3ne9f
    @user-fq2gp3ne9f 3 месяца назад +1

    Fitting video, I’m 2 days away from 1 year sober, been a great year. Boring at times but so much better over all, slow and steady

  • @DaxRandalman
    @DaxRandalman 8 месяцев назад +2

    Seeing these guys who have so many resources to deal with their addictions such as the financial ability to go to multiple rehabs, still struggle with sobriety makes me feel like normal people have absolutely no chance.

  • @kyleg7296
    @kyleg7296 Год назад +11

    Sober from alcohol 11 years after pancreatitis nearly killed me
    Sober from hard drugs 17 yrs

    • @BrokeMalone
      @BrokeMalone Год назад +2

      damn u quit drugs to drink hard for 6 more years 😂

  • @jamesspencer1463
    @jamesspencer1463 10 месяцев назад +1

    No matter how long your sober, it can be gone in a flash. Remain vigilant!!

  • @christopherjackson2816
    @christopherjackson2816 Год назад +5

    18 years, the best 1/3 of my life.

  • @A.Radwick
    @A.Radwick Год назад +24

    "A doctor at rehab said that it's scary how good you are at presenting like everything is okay".
    Yeah. Feel that.

  • @brax300
    @brax300 5 месяцев назад +3

    John is the LAST person I’d expect to freebase coke lmao. He looks so clean cut.

  • @Zippy-the_Pinhead
    @Zippy-the_Pinhead Год назад +9

    Yesterday I celebrated 10 years of Sobriety. Alcohol, cocaine, opioids. After abusing all the aforementioned for 35 years I am astonished that I made it here. I wouldn't be alive today if I didn't quit everything 10 years plus 1 day ago today. 🎉😊

  • @Munthegun
    @Munthegun 11 месяцев назад +1

    Almost 4 months. 4th time quitting. Been sober a year and a half once, comes right back. Good luck everyone

  • @haroldfinch8481
    @haroldfinch8481 11 месяцев назад +2

    22 years this last December. Do the next right thing, one day at a time.

  • @YFIOFtho
    @YFIOFtho 7 месяцев назад +3

    I smoked meth for two years and burned my life down. Lost everyone. My job, my house. Been sober 2 years now & employed again for a year and a half. I don't miss it and the way it made me feel because it surrounded me with the most toxic people I've ever met and turned me into one. Nice to have my family back and friends around me again.

  • @keenfrizzle
    @keenfrizzle Год назад +22

    Totally understand what John is saying about being successful in spite of drugs. He brings up in Baby J that he has a new vibe now, which isn't as peppy and jumpy. You can tell he really lets a moment breathe, which he didn't used to do. Watching some of John's older work - especially Kid Gorgeous at Radio City, as an example - is borderline unwatchable by comparison.

  • @dakotasconiers4626
    @dakotasconiers4626 Год назад +3

    What a great video to watch as I’ve relapsed and haven’t gone a day without weed 🥲

  • @occasionallyperiodical5323
    @occasionallyperiodical5323 Год назад +18

    Wow - John’s sentiment at the end, that I was doing well in life in spite of the drugs, not because of them…. Well that’s something I needed to hear. Thanks m8 and godspeed

  • @rockyroad8992
    @rockyroad8992 9 месяцев назад +1

    Trying to be sober is really hard. I was sober for over a year and half but then just fell back into it. My sister said I thought you were sober all I could say is it’s harder to be sober for me cause I’ve never been sober

  • @w.m.8126
    @w.m.8126 Месяц назад

    To everyone who may relate, you're wonderful and cared for

  • @transcendingreality7597
    @transcendingreality7597 11 месяцев назад +3

    Cali sober still got my weed drink in moderation!!!! Just try to keep it in moderation!!!! Graduated AA about to get off probation!!!

  • @JeffRebornNow
    @JeffRebornNow Год назад +2

    I love that Mulaney was fully-stocked when he walked into his intervention. Don't say God doesn't have a sense of humor!

  • @ericrodriguez7856
    @ericrodriguez7856 11 месяцев назад +4

    10 years sober in April

  • @michaelloftus249
    @michaelloftus249 Год назад +11

    Very happy for these guys. Keep going. Any thing is possible. Keep going.

  • @sofakingmoney4010
    @sofakingmoney4010 Год назад +2

    10 years. Never thought it would happen

  • @marcosvictoria8815
    @marcosvictoria8815 6 дней назад

    This is my 6th day quitting, i hate going to bed, the nightmares, the sweat, the anxiety , i rather been working

  • @countdoogula2781
    @countdoogula2781 Год назад +2

    Major IV meth addiction that I quit cold turkey July 22nd 2021.
    Problem is I havent addressed any of the underlying issues that caused the addiction, so I'm definitely building a house of cards over here. Hanging on by the seat of my pants bros.

    • @Jason-qx9hn
      @Jason-qx9hn 7 месяцев назад

      Damn. That's rough... I feel like content (learning in general) really helped me get to a point where I can understand what's happening, and take 2 steps back to slowly build a solid foundation. Must be real rough though. Hope things have improved in the 10 months.

  • @aidanjackfinnecy2293
    @aidanjackfinnecy2293 6 месяцев назад +1

    If I make it through tonight, I’ll have 307 days abstained from alcohol. Just wanted to contribute to this beautiful collection of sobriety markers here. Stay strong everyone. The bad thoughts will come but they WILL pass💙

  • @twoshirts1842
    @twoshirts1842 10 месяцев назад +3

    Last time i got high i regretted it horribly. So i think im actually done using. It helps i was able to go to a doctor and get prescribed medication for my ADHD and Im on methdone. So i guess you can say im just clean off of street drugs. Its been a while since ive used street drugs though.

  • @dmtdreamz7706
    @dmtdreamz7706 10 месяцев назад +1

    "Good night, folks. Believe me, it's going to be the best night ever. You're going to sleep so well, you won't believe it. Tremendous dreams, really tremendous. Make sleep great again! Good night, everybody."

  • @Mcvthree3
    @Mcvthree3 Год назад +3

    Glad these men are clean. God bless!

  • @ColemanJRimer
    @ColemanJRimer 3 месяца назад

    Everything John lists is something I got hooked on for a while. I haven't done these in over a decade, but I drink way too much. I replaced one thing with another. I hold down two jobs, I'm a model employee, but I've gotta figure out how to kick the booze. My wife has been very patient. And I'm not out at bars or parties, I'm just getting drunk and watching RUclips or writing. I drink when bored. I'm always bored lol.

  • @raylang4608
    @raylang4608 Год назад +3

    John is my favorite comedian now always was a, fan but his new, special and his honesty lately has mase hom more of a genius

  • @kathis6840
    @kathis6840 Год назад +4

    Currently withdrawing from benzos. It's so hard.

  • @MOONARCH420
    @MOONARCH420 10 месяцев назад +34

    I think weed is ruining my life.

    • @lolievars
      @lolievars 8 месяцев назад +6

      Make a plan to get off it if you think it is. Dont go into it thinking your quitting and slowly drop the amount you smoke, however long it takes whatever works for you. As you start to build more motivation, take on the things your struggling with, youll think clearer. The final step is when you feel better again to take time to asess your relationship with weed. Determine whether it can actually benefit you in your life or give yourself limits so you dont end up in the sprial again.

    • @Jackson-eb2jj
      @Jackson-eb2jj 8 месяцев назад +4

      How's the battle going bro? I've been dealing with it too. Start one hour at a time

    • @ozziefern2738
      @ozziefern2738 8 месяцев назад

      Shit me too

    • @yungbanshee7651
      @yungbanshee7651 8 месяцев назад +1

      Quit

    • @rtc22619
      @rtc22619 7 месяцев назад +5

      Its not the weed, its you

  • @criticalmass613
    @criticalmass613 Год назад +2

    It's good to hear this. Thanks for posting.

  • @-C.S.R
    @-C.S.R Год назад +5

    Just hit 3 months yesterday.
    One day at a time!

  • @ThomSonnyYeah
    @ThomSonnyYeah 11 месяцев назад

    Theo talking abiut how despite having the material success, he still couldnt cope and fhat coming across weak is very relatable

  • @Bananabagel123
    @Bananabagel123 Год назад +6

    I thought theo was sober for over a decade? Not to discredit his sobriety! Any amount achieved is earned! ❤️

  • @Baebae44MX1
    @Baebae44MX1 8 месяцев назад

    no wonder so many people love theo he is so relatable

  • @LifeAsIKnowIt96
    @LifeAsIKnowIt96 Год назад +3

    2 months sober from alcohol for what must be the 6th time. This time felt different because of the support system I had when I made the decision to quit. After I stopped drinking it seems like the other substances followed suit minus some cannabis and the occasional mushroom experience.

  • @cousinwil5808
    @cousinwil5808 Год назад +2

    John over here advocating for speedballs… which has killed so many people. Glad my dude pulled through all that ish

  • @STR34KZ
    @STR34KZ Год назад +10

    Here's my issue... there are certain substances that I struggle with... but there are also substances that have lots of positive and/or medicinal effects. I want the support and accountability that comes with attending AA meetings or something like that but I also don't want to feel like a liar. I'm abstaining from the hard shit, that's true, but I still want to drink mushroom tea occasionally without any judgment... Or take painkillers (only as prescribed) if I have a particularly bad injury... Or be able to take my ADHD medication... Or take an ativan if I'm legitimately having a panic attack. It seems most people have a more rigid definition of sobriety/overcoming addictions than that though. So now I feel out of place in environments where substance use is encouraged as well as in environments where it isn't. What can ya do.

    • @NASkeywest
      @NASkeywest Год назад +3

      You can still go to meetings and do the steps and everything and just have a “sober off alcohol since.” Etc.
      If you feel as if it benefits you go. You don’t have to pick up chips or anything

    • @zacgallenlover911
      @zacgallenlover911 Год назад +2

      Feel you. I’m 5 and half years sober but don’t feel like i fit in because i use cannabis for my eating disorder

    • @zacgallenlover911
      @zacgallenlover911 Год назад +1

      Some people may hate, but if YOU know these are helpful things you have under control, f em! Coffee and cigarettes are addictions too. Good luck on your journey

    • @STR34KZ
      @STR34KZ Год назад

      @@zacgallenlover911 Good for you man, I see you

  • @shweetart
    @shweetart Год назад

    It was my partner’s 1 year yesterday, and mine is on the 1st of August!!!! We do recover! ❤

  • @Makinmyway
    @Makinmyway Год назад +18

    Loving the vibes. 9 years for me. Jan 20th 2014. Sober from all mind altering and mood altering chemicals, this includes alcohol. Went from homeless, broken family, being an absentee father, lost, ex-con, etc.
    Can’t even begin to describe my life today. Still attend my home group, sponsor guys, work with my sponsor, and continue working a program. God has restored my life and family. Married, father again, homeowner, business owner, heart full of gratitude.
    But for the grace of god!❤

  • @trishdelaney1075
    @trishdelaney1075 Год назад

    I have 10 months clean. NA has saved my life. I’m working steps and my Sponsor is awesome.

  • @affalada6868
    @affalada6868 Год назад +8

    Theos drug addiction was like a high-school crush and John had a man's Addiction. Gotta get up to get down

  • @CageFreeLowFatSugarFreeRange
    @CageFreeLowFatSugarFreeRange Год назад

    Regardless of how different life circumstances are people, everyone can still learn something from fhis 7 minute video.

  • @derrickmoore9180
    @derrickmoore9180 Год назад +2

    This is a great conversation.

  • @scalpESNQ
    @scalpESNQ Год назад +1

    august 26th this year i have 10 years clean. all drugs, but mainly opiates. if i can do it, YOU can do it.

  • @SongJLikes
    @SongJLikes 8 месяцев назад +1

    What a balanced and sober conversation about cocaine abuse

  • @emilyshadler3056
    @emilyshadler3056 Месяц назад

    This was very relatable, thank you.

  • @CoreyJohnson193
    @CoreyJohnson193 Месяц назад

    After seeing my ex suffer from simple alcohol addiction, I stopped enjoying the casual use of "advanced substances". Weed, all day every day... Alcohol, beer or two after work. Now I'm the old guy at parties making sure eveyone is being responsible and has a ride home...

  • @mgmegt5920
    @mgmegt5920 Год назад +2

    5 and half for me 🤙 nice to see you both speaking my language. We're all connected through this disease no matter the story. Congrats to both you 🎉

  • @nobodyreally1361
    @nobodyreally1361 Год назад +4

    I'm still on a 6 -7 year battle with suboxone and gabapentin It's pretty much made me have seizures almost during sleep

    • @spacemonkey9000
      @spacemonkey9000 Год назад +2

      Hang in there buddy! Dig deep you can do this! Be smart and be safe I know that's not easy.

    • @shanelamkie4755
      @shanelamkie4755 Год назад +1

      It makes me so upset when doctors prescribe suboxone for addiction issues. It just substitutes one for the other. Hang in there and remember that you don’t need any foreign chemicals to make you happy. You got this!

    • @nobodyreally1361
      @nobodyreally1361 Год назад

      I have been fortunate enough to be blessed with 3 daughters so far, their all that matters really , I'm 27, and feel like I'm born to lose, made to fail, but regardless I get up and go, I will only give up when my body fails me, I am too stubborn to let this be the end,

    • @spacemonkey9000
      @spacemonkey9000 Год назад

      @@nobodyreally1361 that is the test. Did I get up and try after I failed. Never been much for religion but I do think we are sinful at birth and we juat have to try our best to be better examples for our kids. 34, 2 sons.

    • @colintmcneill
      @colintmcneill Год назад

      @@shanelamkie4755idk, I feel like it makes sense in some cases. I know someone who used to be seriously addicted to fentanyl and percocet, but once a doctor prescribed suboxone he hasn’t touched any of that stuff. Sure, he may be addicted to suboxone now, but harm reduction is important. He might have been dead by now otherwise.

  • @gooneybird808
    @gooneybird808 Год назад +12

    The gov gave me so much money to stay home from work I did so so so much coke...I drank all the beer...I’ve been sober for three months now after the popo got me. I’m going to jail for 10 days here soon but I really don’t want to go back to the real jail that is my addiction problem. Its fucked

    • @toastedt140
      @toastedt140 Год назад +1

      Lol i wonder how much of that stimulus went to dealers. Not judging, i plead the fifth haha.

    • @andrewrowlinson4272
      @andrewrowlinson4272 Год назад

      Stay strong!

    • @creasedhorizon8931
      @creasedhorizon8931 Год назад

      You know now that you mention it a good chunk of my stimulus checks went to my marijuana habit lol I hadn't really thought much about it but that's kinda funny lol
      Hope you get sober though and never have to go back to jail 👍🏻

  • @samischwartz7696
    @samischwartz7696 Год назад +2

    Way to go guys! 4 years for me! Best decision ever! ❤❤