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Break The Chain
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 8 ต.ค. 2019
What would it feel like to be free?
Do you try to make changes in your life but constantly slip back into your old ways?
I know that I did and found myself constantly frustrated by my lack of willpower. What I never knew is that there was a reason why I could not control myself and that there are processes that you can follow to regain your freedom.
I interview some of the greatest, relatable, and compassionate minds; talking about breaking all varieties of bad habits and how to actually live a joyful and fulfilling life.
Listen now to free yourself from the shackles of the mind.
Do you try to make changes in your life but constantly slip back into your old ways?
I know that I did and found myself constantly frustrated by my lack of willpower. What I never knew is that there was a reason why I could not control myself and that there are processes that you can follow to regain your freedom.
I interview some of the greatest, relatable, and compassionate minds; talking about breaking all varieties of bad habits and how to actually live a joyful and fulfilling life.
Listen now to free yourself from the shackles of the mind.
If You Allow Someone Else's Thoughts to Control You, You Will Never Be Happy
Harry McGill is someone who has never been held back by what others think. James on the other hand feels that he was. They both discuss the benefits of not being held back by other's judgement.
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Brooke tells us that she had done some really bad things in her life which had caused harm to others. She felt like she could never tell anyone what she had done and thought that the best thing she could do was to die. Her Mum told her that she believed that if she got sober she could be forgiven.
How to Deal with Confrontation with Alyssa Sulli
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Mental Health & the Uncontrolled Mind with Acharya das
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Acharya das describes the deep and profound Vedic perspective and understanding of suffering and the reasons we suffer.
I Finally Made the Decision to Get Help After 27 Years of Addiction with Tim Lodgen
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After 27 years of addiction to alcohol and multiple suicide attempts, Tim Lodgen finally made the decision to get help.
What Were the Effects of Your Trauma? with Veteran and Psychotherapist Richard Margesson
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Overcoming Failure with Michael Hempseed
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Michael Hempseed states that a third to a half of all suicides are the result of a same-day crisis such as a breakup or getting fired from a job. He proceeds to tell us about his extremely public and widely broadcast failure on Britain's Got Talent. He states that his superpower is a failure because one of the hardest things to do is get back up after failing. To his surprise, people told Micha...
The Cost of Consumption
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What Ketamine Did to My Bladder
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I spoke with my friend and fellow ketamine addict Josh Rhodes to discuss the impact that ketamine had on our bladders. We describe what it was like during our heavy use as well as the recovery our bladders have made since ceasing to use.
Defining Psychological Violence
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Frank Hicks from Guardians of Our Children defines psychological violence in the context of New Zealand Law
Is Honesty Important in Recovery?
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Alika Gambill from Pro Recovery Power tells us about the link between honesty and recovery from addiction. He states that being honest with himself has been the hardest thing he has ever done.
Drug trends are changing and services need to move with the times
Thank God you started to mate changes when you did James 🎉 you may have been saved from the path of heroin crack and other drugs. Addiction is addiction, no matter what the drug is..
I didn’t learn anything at school about heroin and crack
I’ve been free for 15 years from 18 years of addiction and at my worst, I was trapped on heroin and methadone. I started using drugs and alcohol at the age of 13 year old. The 12 step program wouldn’t have been for me. I went to teen challenge, a faith based rehab centre. The beauty of recovery is everyone are individuals and no two peoples recovery journey is the same in “one shoe size doesn’t fit all” but the concept of being around others who are healing from addictions definitely gives hope and fuels your own recovery. James, I’ve written a book about my healing journey of getting free as I wanted the message out there for others. It wasn’t easy but I drew strength from a variety of different people, as people say recovery takes a village of others.
@@jacquireid6190 Congratulations! 15 years is an amazing achievement! I totally agree. The importance of a being around others on the journey is so important and getting out whilst I did almost certainly saved me from giving in to trying heroin. Very grateful. Thanks for sharing 🙏
This channel have made me go from doing K everyday, to only in the weekends, and in way smaller amounts. Thanks for enlightening. :)
@@Factory1313 that’s amazing to hear 😄 Best of luck with your journey! 🙏
Keep it up this is good content
Thanks for this video! I did K for a few years and about a year daily (maybe more, I can't remember) I stopped two weeks ago, because I started having bladder issues and my toilet routines changed and I promised myself since the beginning, I would stop the day that happened... I REALLY feel terrible, with daily suicide thoughts and I'm constantly tired, I've stopped using other drugs before (weed and coke) without professional help, so I know I can get off this too, but how long a period can I expect, before going back to some more normal daily routines? As I said, I am two weeks in, and are starting to get worried, because this is so heavy on me... Oh and I by the way stopped smoking weed also, to be able to heal better, as I hope for normal toilet habits again.
You will feel completely normal in about 3 more weeks.
It varies from person to person but it will get better. I didn’t get to the bladder issue stage but I was using daily for over a year. It’s been about five months now since stopping and gradually things are getting back. The first few weeks were terrible, big comedown and the reality of what I was trying to escape had to be faced. After the initial shock of not having it in your system and as part of your daily life, it absolutely does get better.
Thx G 🙏 From USA.
Most welcome 🙂🙏
Wow I grew up in Whangamata from 2000 to 2016 and sadly there was a few suicides including friends. Ive been suicidal for over 6 years now and its so hard. See no point in this world and it all seems impossible to have a good life as a Gen Z. Ive been to so many doctors and psychiatrists and they act like theres nothing you can do to to get relief. So messed up
Hey, I’m really sorry to hear that you’ve been experiencing that for so long. I find it really strange that doctors and psychiatrists would portray that there is nothing that you can do. I promise you that your life can get better and even be happy and fulfilling. What you find might not be what you expect though. Never give up the search 🙂
To me, it all comes down to intention. Are you using ketamine to escape or enhance your reality?
There was a time when I had this attitude. Unfortunately the chains of addiction are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.
It will inevitably lead to the former
as a long term opioid addict...it makes me smile when you seem to view heroin as a worse addiction...brother...we are looking at you guys and thinking..."tragic!" about you lot!
I can totally see why. I believe that in the future the public opinion of ketamine will shift and it will be viewed at least on par with opioids after the aftermath of its popularity unfolds.
We create these issues in our heads my friend people might giggle at a performance but your soon forgot and they talking about someone eles.Expectations are levels we create in our heads your a sensitive soul always trying to please.Be happy with yourself my friend the rest of life will then fall in to place.
Thanks for your service sir .
This gentleman didnt accept help he surrendered,realised he had issued and accepted he was powerless.The 27 years would have taken a toll on his body which will unfold over the next 5/10 years unfortunately.
Everything can be forgiven except child abuse or murder.People aint lost causes,adverse childhood can cause what this ladies feeling theres def trauma there ,trauma can be not whats done to someone but something thats not done.Attention as a child for example being nurtured and cared for the first 7 years of life we like a sponge we absorb everything.
Think of a stroke survivor that loses part of their mobility,they can build new pathways and learn to use limbs again.Your brain can learn new pathways you been stimilating your brain with dopamine your brains a clever bit of kit it stops making dopamine.Abstain for 90 says min may take a full year but you aint a lost cause you will normalise again.
Am currently an addict,addicted to tramadol. I currently take it in high dozes to forget about my failures of life and also forget dat I failed to pass high school and my dream of becoming a doctor came to un end. Recently I tried to get off it but I almost lost my mind. And the physical effects are more worse than the psychological effects. I guess am gonna be on it for my entire life. I now take it to survive and not lose my damn mind.
I am really sorry to hear that. Physical withdrawal is really rough but don’t give up hope. I know it can be done with the right support if you want to make the change. 🙂
@@breakthechain2645 It's really hard to get the right support in my country because most people's perception regarding such matters are extremely wild.
Aww love you mate xx
You too mate. I hope you’re well 😄🙏
Hey, yes I do remember. It’s absolutely incredible that you have 10 days sober. The timing of quitting/recovery are so difficult/unpredictable but when you finally decide things do seem to line up 😄. I always recommend this group for quitting k. I believe it is the best place possible to finding support and people who are experiencing relatable situation www.reddit.com/r/Ketamineaddiction/s/BXXM5roNqK I sincerely wish you the very best with your recovery. 🙂🙏
Yeah I think when the absolutely debilitating k-cramps started and I continued to use was when I realised that I was no longer using ket because I loved it, it was because psychologically I was dependent on it to function, going to work, social gatherings, needed it constantly, then last July I quit my job because my bladder was getting terrible, don't know if you'll remember but I messaged you briefly and you said I don't want to lose my bladder But you're right there is no choice, and giving up my job didn't stop me. I got worse, and with nothing else to occupy my time I was doing halfs to an oz every 1/2 days, 3 if I really tried to pace it So what started as needing the toilet frequently turned into backing out from pain and incontinence, my bladder is destroyed but finally have come around and decided no more. Same realisation as you. What the fuck am I doing, this isn't me, I'm not even having fun, sniffing ket that just makes me feel like a gross person It's early days, but 10 days clean in 2 hours. Longest time by 6 days, the cravings are there but for the first time since trying ket I'm saying no Pain fluctuates, I just wish when I messaged you I was strong enough to quit, but a bad relationship didn't help the mental state that enabled my addiction 🤷🏼♀️ Quit the ket & the relationship at the same time It's hard. Was funny seeing the notification for this video the other day though, hadn't had one since I first subscribed before I spoke to you, seems like when you want to live, things fall into place Wish you all the best, I think it's good what you're doing with your channel
Hey, Its Tom here! Well done to you both ! I listened to every second of this and I wish this podcast could be aired on UK radio ! So helpful having these conversations! ! X
Thank you Tom! 😄
This is an amazing and fascinating explanation. I love learning about the scientific side of conditions. Thank you for this James.
I am pleased you found it useful 😄🙏
lol at this channel. cringe. quit youtube man, just came here to say this
Fair play Joe good luck with it all
Ket really helps with my depression but it's definitely tough to control for me.
It definitely seemed to help with my depression short term as well. The long term consequences are very unfortunate.
Sensacional!
Ketamine is lame and ruining the psychedelic scene!!!
24:50 Yes, they're doing Ketamine infusions for depression. The dose is pretty heavy though if you don't have a tolerance. But the thing is, Ketamine has an immediate and a longer term anti-depressive effects, if you use daily, you won't get the sustained mental health benefits. I've been using about 500mg/month for the past few years, worked well, but started waning. Recently I figured out, that due to my petite physique I should only have done 300mg/month, now I'm a bit pissed off that the doctors in my country can't prescribe it or crunch the numbers with me for my clandestine use. Fun fact - I started doing K when my doc wanted to put me on lithium, which is even worse for the kidneys 🤣
Bruh dark web KET S / R or hybrid (aka racemic) isomer. 100% pure lab tested. Great for depression and ptsd and shit. Problem is 2 easy of access. If you got no self control. It is very similar to opiates. Went from opiates to KET. Then back to opiates. Done legal opaites and KET and benzos. Bin addicted to all 3 illegally and legally. Bin a 15 year journey. KET cramps are hell and the pains and aches. Omg fml.
No one is purifying enantiomers. You're being fooled if you think you're getting a single enantiomer.. 🤪
Is this on Spotify?
Hey Justin, yes it is on spotify open.spotify.com/episode/07BehP2DkWkvkwHSSOE7JE?si=TIQtQkfPRn2GSpQq9eFpxw
We seem to be on the same mission! I love the way you create your content. Let’s do a collaboration-I’d love to interview you.
Hey, thanks a lot. Sure I'd love to chat more about it. What is the best way to chat? Instagram @breakthechainworldmission or Facebook (James Dear) is easy.
Great pod👍🏻
Being a girlfriend of an addict, just getting out of that relationship is painful. I so feel you guys are amazingly honest and humble. Thank you for sharing and talking so openly. 🙏🏽
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i am going to donate when i get paid! i’ll be honest i have been binge watching these podcasts. honestly thank you for making them. they’ve helped me massively. much love❤
Hi Libs. Thanks so much for the feedback! I have actually not made a new episode for a little while because I've been so busy with studying but I guess I better get back to it :) Thank you for the inspiration. If I can ever help with anything then you are most welcome to drop me a message through our social media. Have a great day 🙏
I just want to say credit where credit is due. Alex helped me with my addiction and helped show me the road to get back on my feet, now instead to being what I was told was dead by now, I am over 5 years sober with a lovely family, partner and 2 kids, they are my world, and without Alex I truly believe I would not have this. That man has a heart of gold 💛
That's awesome. Alex is a legend :D
66 days off ket today. Addiction is a bollix and I know quite a few other people who also have/had problems with k. It can be so mentally addictive and does a fucking number on you. Big up to you guys for being so open about it and glad to hear you’re doing well.
It certainly does! Wow, 66 days is so rad. Well done and wishing you the absolute best of luck with your recovery :D
Ketamine kills the mind.
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Moving away definitely sounds like it's worked out well for you. I'm suffering with K addiction myself, I do not want to move away because the people I have around me are all I have in life. Not sure what it's going to take, something has to be done just not sure how. Addiction sucks. Thanks for the video, you guys are inspirational.
Sometimes taking a step into the unknown is scary. At one time I felt the same and was scared to leave behind my friends and lifestyle in the fear that I would be nothing without them. Now looking back it is the best thing I ever did. However, moving geographically doesn't solve addiction but if you make wise choices it can give you the break you need to figure out what to do about it. The best thing that I can recommend is finding some sort of 12-step program and getting involved. Some places do residential programs between 8 weeks and a year sometimes which can be totally transformational and give you freedom from dependence on intoxication. It is not an easy thing to do but from experience, it is practically impossible to get clean whilst in the same environment. Best of luck to you my friend :)
I think weed has had a huge impact on ppl my age from uk in there 30s
Bro I am on methadone and stopped heroin and crack 8 months ago and I’ve been using kett and it’s fucking horrible stuff
I used to be a fan but now I certainly agree with you!
@@breakthechain2645 any psychedelic can be extremely useful Iv taken ketamin lsd and Dmt I havnt tried mushrooms yet, Dmt was beautiful 🤩I felt god I really did understand life and what I learned was typical of what you hear man, my ego died a million deaths and your just left with your conscious and no distractions Al be it before you get there YOU WILL feel what insanity feels like, I just don’t think they are for everyday use that’s just another way for the govement to control thing and ultimately absolute power corrupts absalute sorry for the rant but I love psychedelics just not this idea that ohh the government controlling them like they always find a way of doing it angers me as you can tell lol rant over
I've been using k to get off suboxone and it really helps, but I do have a hard time not just doing k every 20 min... But stopping k is miles easier for me than stopping opiates, so once I get over the suboxone withdrawal, I'll stop doing the k all together
That’s interesting. I’ve had friend who have been badly addicted to k and as soon as they tried Heroin they didn’t care much about the K anymore. The main problem with using it as a substitute will be the heavy consequences on the body but it sounds like you have a plan. Getting off opiates sounds like hell. Good luck with getting clean my friend.
@@breakthechain2645 I'm not planing on staying on k for very long at all, just to get through the hell withdrawal of the suboxone then I'm going to stop. In comparison to opiates, k is much easier to stop taking "for me"
Hmm, Ideally, you'd still only use like 200mg a week in this phase. I've been doing it for years against depression, over 500mg/month causes more depression in the long run.
Don't people take like grams a day? I assume for opioid withdrawal you may have to go through a gram or so over a couple days for the acute phase. Is that bad? To do once?@@lrrrruleroftheplanetomicro6881
As a recovering addict, this podcast was incredibly helpful. To know I am not alone. At times your stories were 'painfully' relatable, but in a good way. Luckily, I have only been properly addicted (daily use) for a few months. it started with self-medicating because of PTSD. Maybe a future episode could also include underlying mental issues, at least my recovery process goed hand-in-hand with addressing these. Thank you so much and kind regards from the Netherlands :)
Hi Mel, I am really pleased that you found it helpful and it is amazing that you are trying to address the issue after only a few months of regular use. You have far more chance of turning it around easily at the beginning. Don't hesitate to reach out if you want any ideas about how to do that :) I did do a couple of episodes that might be what you are talking about with underlying issues. Both address PTSD one from a clinical angle and the other from personal experience. th-cam.com/video/uAx_pD3ya7I/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/ItAAdUeokZw/w-d-xo.html
Much love! K addict from belgium, message received!
You too Boris :D Best wishes my friend
It is so weird that I was never an everyday user. I use to do it years ago on weekends but that is it. I had 1 infusion at a ketamine clinic and got severe bladder, gallbladder, and stomach pains. I had to stop treatemnt. It does work for depression, but it has some pretty nasty side effects!
Wow that is super interesting that you got bad side effects from using it medically. What doses do they prescribe when you use it medically?
@@breakthechain2645 It was 50mg via IV infusion. I have done it at parties many times before years back and never got K cramps or bladder pain. I think the IV infusion was too much. It is 100% bioavailable and that going right into your blood like that. It was too much for my body. I am stopping the use for a year or two and may try another clinic and get a muscular injection instead. Stuff on the streets nowadays can't be trusted. I won't touch that stuff! After 4 days my bladder is much better, still have some kidney pain. It was scary.
@@breakthechain2645 I can 100% see how this can be addicting. The feeling helps me a lot with anxiety and depression. I have a few friends that have gotten off of it. One of my friends had to have bladder surgery, she is clean now and doing great. Another one needs a kidney transplant but denies it is from ketamine when he was a dealer and used heavy. Thank you for doing videos like this. <3
@@melaniemoore5635 That is really sad 😕They start out on quite a small dose then but the tolerance builds so fast. Do you think there is a lot of chance of people starting off medically and transitioning to using illegally?
@@melaniemoore5635 also, not sure if you saw this one. When we did this one we tried to keep it to the point because I was told we waffled a lot in the last one. I think it is very informative. th-cam.com/video/AmDQ66SnHRk/w-d-xo.html
struggling at the minute with an awful addiction to ketamine, I’ve lost my friends my partner and am slowly loosing the faith of my family as well, my body is absolutely ruined from it as well, im hoping to go to rehab for a couple of months, ketamine is such a difficult drug to get away from mentally more than anything and it needs more awareness 100 percent, so glad Josh is clean now, hoping I’ll get there some day
I'm so sorry to hear that you are in that position Kate. It's a nightmare and seems impossible to get out until you have but you can 100% do it. If you want any support with ideas for rehab, the process of recovery or just moral support please don't hesitate to get in touch. The easiest ways are via Instagram @breakthechainworldmission or email breakthechain.life@gmail.com. I wish you the absolute best of luck with your recovery! :)
Zombies in front of a rig , that's not the first time I've heard that description
Awesome share Tim, very proud of you my man! Grateful to know you!
Man something I need to watch and is pretty triggered by this but I'm done doing a bottle of k intermusculer by myself. It was turning monster on me. Thanks for the talk and channel. Take care ppl
I can't even imagine how difficult it is watching that whilst still using. You must be very determined to stop if you watched it though :) Best of luck to you my friend and feel free to reach out if you need any help.
@@breakthechain2645 I watched as much a possible then fell asleep. Thanks I will stay in touch and tune in when I get a notification. I'm very determined but I know how subtle ketamine is and it can call you in so lightly. I used to work in the drug field for 6 years and see alot of it never took heed to what was to come with it. I was introduced to ketlar vials and was off to the races. Pfffff it's very suductive that compound. I mean iv done other class a drugs and it's a whole different kind of ball game. Thanks
@@alexisaac1554 Absolutely, I didn't even like it to start with. Quite the opposite. Once you lose yourself in its world it's not easy. You can do it though!
@@breakthechain2645 yeah it's a crazy one just glad it's been a rough few days to say the least. I'm glad I'm not using it just for today. That's all we have is today.
🌭 🌭 WELL SAID AND ALWAYS PROUD OF YOU MY BROTHER FOR LIFE TIMMY 🌭 🌭 🌭
Thank you so much for doing this. I'm currently struggling with Ketamine addiction, and I'm researching all about it and the best way to quit. Not a lot of resources out there on Ketamine. Stumbled upon this video and found it extremely relatable and motiving to quit. I've acknowledged the early stages of my addiction and it has helped me make better decisions. I've gone 5 days without Ketamine and all went well till the 5th day... the mental battle is so real. Not going to give up this battle anytime soon though - so that's a good thing I guess
Thanks for taking the time to leave a message Daniel. I am really sorry to hear that you are struggling with addiction. It blows my mind how little information there is out there on it. If you want any help or advice on overcoming addiction I am always happy to assist you on that journey because I know it's not easy. Feel free to drop us a message on social media (Instagram is the easiest) @breakthechainworldmission. All the best mate and praying for your swift recovery :)