I was a coke addict for 15 years until i was 40 when in the middle of the night my doorbell rang and it was my mom and dad at the door. They drove 800 miles to pick me up from my apt. in NY. They told me to get in the car and not to bring anything. They did let me take my bicycle, fit in the trunk. I was a mess and was at the lowest point in my life. They took me to the mountains of NC where they had retired to a lake house. It's been 20 years now and dad passed in 2008 and now for the past 5 years I have been taking care of my mom who has severe dementia. I love them more than anything and this has helped free me from this horrible addiction.
This deserves way more likes!! Absolutely beautiful story and I’m so proud of your accomplishments towards becoming not only a better man, but the son they knew you could be! Best of luck and love to you and your family
My wife just called my parents the other night while I was high smoking cocaine. They came to my house at 10 pm while I was high as hell. Totally embarrassing. I had stopped for a few years but I relapsed. I’m 44 I think it’s time I hang it up.
A month sober from any drugs and alcohol and I couldn't feel happier. Keep fighting for those struggling with addiction...you'll feel better in the long run even though it might suck now.
@@YungGun me too. It’s like self harm, when I’m down I swear I’ll never touch anything again, when I’m back to being perky and cheerful - straight down the pub and calling on a gram.
I am 4 months sober, and your line about becoming a man again rings true. I was a man child and alcohol had its grips on me. I have never been so happy to be free from something so debilitating.
You don’t understand how much genuine happiness you have given me. During the darkest times of my life I was introduced to your standup Bits and Pieces and you sir have provided me with more genuine laughter than any other comedian combined. Now that I’m sober no alcohol or drugs- your material makes me laugh harder! You are a hero to me and I love you man!
I lasted about three years off of drugs, only having coffee and the occasional after work beers. Went back to weed after it became legal in my state. I'm getting back to that point where I might want to quit again soon, it's just too influential on my life. If I may, I'd suggest just not even going back to drugs of any kind. It's not the end of the world, it's kind of nice but it's just not worth it. I feel like I'm wasting potential one way or the other. When I was totally sober I felt like I was missing that open mind now that I'm not I feel like I'm wasting my time, albeit I'm okay with it atm. 4/10, not really worth trying em again.
all the awesome comments on this video are so inspiring . I love that joey said he wants his buddy to check in every 6 weeks alot of his videos are very helpful for people going through it.
I relapsed on heroin and fentanyl. I'm a week sober today. Giving this a try again. God bless my brothers and sisters that will pick up for the first time and others that will use for the last.
The opening line! Noticing weather! Noticing animals! Thats how i know im Doing bad when i let the seasons pass me and i wake up one day and say “how is it winter already?”. When im sober i notice all seasons, animals, interactions!
Same I had something similar happen...I woke up after sleeping for 14hrs ish and was sober, went outside for a walk and noticed my location. I realized how out of it I had been...and the crazy thing is I was 14-15? Life is crazy
Uncle Joey…..your the truth man. Don’t think you realize how much your story helps people. There’s a lot of us that relate more to you than everyday people. Your words have helped me to take the path to change my life. Keep doing you.
Some people need to get sober from certain substances as that particular substance is causing problems in their life, when a different substance might not be causing problems. We're all different creatures from the same race. Peace out people.
I love that this just happened to come up on the TH-cam algorithm. Today I have 60 days off alcohol and I'm in rehab yet I'm struggling to find the positives of full sobriety. I can feel it coming soon though.....
Mr Diaz you have a Great podcast my friend.👍 All these years watching and listening to you, you never waver on being that honest caring individual when someone needs it. Hats off to you my friend. I Appreciate that.😏
I’ve been sober from alcohol today will be 8 months….never thought I see the day but no regrets for giving it up….life is better at times and when times are bad they aren’t as worse as it can be when drinking so I’m grateful for the bad days now because I can think clearly thru them and not do something ill rational….thank god
Yooo i did drugs from 18-27 (crack weed coke and pills) and bro i literaly feel like im 19 The things im starting to realize are almost childish like i should have been knowing that.
That’s the thing about addiction nobody really talks about. When you’re in the full blown addiction it seems like quitting is useless but I promise once you quit you literally feel a million times better than you would ever imagine. I’m over 2 years off fentanyl and life is great.
You got it. Believe it or not it does get much easier. You'll get to a point where you don't think about them. And holy shit the quality of life is so much better. Keep it up!
@@BIGT-tg4guIf you are an occasional smoker sure. Once you are hooked though it is very tough due to all the various triggers. It really does require a lifestyle change to a degree.
Surprised joey has never said anything about it. I have sensitive eyes and the lights in there would probably bother me but I still wouldn’t have the audacity to wear shades in a conversation like this.
@@middlebrook04 I smoke a lot of weed now but don't drink alcohol. I long for the first 5 years of my drug taking on a daily basis. I want to be better and have to stop smoking for work within the next month so onwards and upwards. Thank you for the concern brother and I hope this finds you well.
Going on 72 days sober rn struggling daily but not with not drinking. rebuilding relationships, overcoming mental debilitating anxiety, and gi issues is extremely difficult but celebrating the small victories. It’s not a continuous upward trend it’s a zig zag rollercoaster with a very slow but upward trend
@@gratus0824 I've just renewed my gym membership last week and go every day just turned 47 and recently lost my girlfriend of 9 years she didn't want to be with me anymore 😢 Stay strong 💪
I been sober 6 years come March 16th 2020. Got sober on my own violition, I came out and told mi famigilia, my pa I tell him, my ma side I don’t tell anyone about .. I smoke way too many cigarettes now. I get random urges when super depressed like more depressed than usual am
It got the point, when I got kicked out of priv school 8th grade halfway, kicked out high school, once I turned 18 the principle kept telling me I wasn’t going anywhere blah blah... fuck em, I got my ged a week later no tests
5 years completely addicted to dexamphetamine. Hidden under the guise that a doctor prescribed it to me. I didn't think it was that bad until it was to late....I am still struggling with this to this day.
I'm 1 month 4 days sober and feeling really down with no improvement in my mood Not working due to anxiety issues I feel like a complete worthless useless waste of space with suicidal thoughts 😢
recently i was up all night on coke and i hear some ppl trying to break into my room at 8 am in the morning.. turns out it was one of my dealers and their friends and now i had to move and live with my family now
I worked at a bar in parkland, wa called the haven, every bartender is on coke and it shows. People get shot in the parking lot, bartenders sell the shit there and I even got jumped from behind on a smoke break for no reason. I think it everyone there wasn't on Coke it would be a fun place to work, instead everyone is In a bad mood everyday especially if they Dont have Coke to snort In the walk in.
I'm at the darkest point of my life but I don't do drugs or drink alcohol so I don't really relate to anybody who says once they come off they become happy... I wish it was that easy for me but I can just stop taking a substance and then in a few days or a week I feel happier...
@angrysshark still the same. I feel fatigue most mornings, I do sauna, push ups. I'm not overweight at all so it's not a weight issue (150 pounds and I'm 5'10). I eat healthy but still feeling down and crappy
There’s always hope. Never forget that. You have to make a decision that you are not using anymore. Nothing else matters but that sentence. It’s not easy. But you have to change the way you feel about using the substance you’re hooked on. If you can’t change it the way you feel about it, then you have to change your actions.
Uh, that's pretty subjective. I never equated using Cannabis with doing drugs. Some people aren't capable of drinking/using cannabis without it negatively effecting their sobriety, some are. I smoked weed before, during, and after addiction and if anything Kratom & Cannabis were incredibly helpful in cleaning up. You guys sound like judgemental NA Circle-Jerkers. People aren't obligated to approach sobriety the same way as you.
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I was a coke addict for 15 years until i was 40 when in the middle of the night my doorbell rang and it was my mom and dad at the door. They drove 800 miles to pick me up from my apt. in NY. They told me to get in the car and not to bring anything. They did let me take my bicycle, fit in the trunk. I was a mess and was at the lowest point in my life. They took me to the mountains of NC where they had retired to a lake house. It's been 20 years now and dad passed in 2008 and now for the past 5 years I have been taking care of my mom who has severe dementia. I love them more than anything and this has helped free me from this horrible addiction.
This deserves way more likes!! Absolutely beautiful story and I’m so proud of your accomplishments towards becoming not only a better man, but the son they knew you could be! Best of luck and love to you and your family
My wife just called my parents the other night while I was high smoking cocaine. They came to my house at 10 pm while I was high as hell. Totally embarrassing. I had stopped for a few years but I relapsed. I’m 44 I think it’s time I hang it up.
@@yankees29 YES it is. GL
Cheers mate. I'm clean from dope two years. You're a strong dude, sound like a great man
Ny is better
God bless anyone who tries to get their life together from being dependant on drugs.
Yup
Made it two days without alcohol, but i realize i use it for a reason when i get sober and everything is blank and the littlest things get me heated.
@@noregrets8404 That's because you have a dependency, my friend. Dependance is the devil
@@noregrets8404 if you’re interested, check out the “stop drinking” subreddit. It’s actually helpful in my opinion!
You too bro 👌
A month sober from any drugs and alcohol and I couldn't feel happier. Keep fighting for those struggling with addiction...you'll feel better in the long run even though it might suck now.
Thing is even when I do start feeling better after being sober for a while I just go right back.
@@YungGun It sucks. I'm like a dog that returns to his vomit.
How's it going?
@@YungGun me too. It’s like self harm, when I’m down I swear I’ll never touch anything again, when I’m back to being perky and cheerful - straight down the pub and calling on a gram.
Are you still sober?
The biggest change I felt was LESS STRESS...
Life is soo calmer when sober
Not in the begging though.
3.5 years clean & sober here. Spent 7 years strung out on heroin and meth on the streets of Portland. Very proud to be where I am now...
Congratulations 👏
Keep it up bro! Don’t let them demons get a choke hold on u. U deserve better
That's amazing! Good going.
I am too my friend. Very proud you. Stay kicking ass
Congrats
I am 4 months sober, and your line about becoming a man again rings true. I was a man child and alcohol had its grips on me. I have never been so happy to be free from something so debilitating.
Congratulations , many people need a lot more than 4 months to finally get the feeling of being free.
Good on ya mate, its a tough thing to do. 👊💪
You still good?
@@BayAreaMike99 2 yrs 36 days 🙏
Man I love all of you that got sober- y’all are strong
Joey Diaz has helped me so much, These videos have helped me realize a pattern of addiction in my life and I feel like I'm healing through his videos.
Stay strong and stay sober! Ive been sober for 8 years now and every day is a new journey for me.
How did u do it ?
You don’t understand how much genuine happiness you have given me.
During the darkest times of my life I was introduced to your standup Bits and Pieces and you sir have provided me with more genuine laughter than any other comedian combined.
Now that I’m sober no alcohol or drugs- your material makes me laugh harder! You are a hero to me and I love you man!
Congrats on your new found path. Stay strong.
Netan1 well done bro good work stay good
Stay strong man, you can beat it.
I lasted about three years off of drugs, only having coffee and the occasional after work beers. Went back to weed after it became legal in my state. I'm getting back to that point where I might want to quit again soon, it's just too influential on my life. If I may, I'd suggest just not even going back to drugs of any kind. It's not the end of the world, it's kind of nice but it's just not worth it. I feel like I'm wasting potential one way or the other. When I was totally sober I felt like I was missing that open mind now that I'm not I feel like I'm wasting my time, albeit I'm okay with it atm. 4/10, not really worth trying em again.
@@descripto2586 then just quit cold turkey and try again, you have shown it can be done.
all the awesome comments on this video are so inspiring . I love that joey said he wants his buddy to check in every 6 weeks alot of his videos are very helpful for people going through it.
When one set of shades isn't enough.
LoooooL
He’s lucky Joey didn’t smack those shades off
I relapsed on heroin and fentanyl. I'm a week sober today. Giving this a try again. God bless my brothers and sisters that will pick up for the first time and others that will use for the last.
How has it gone
"i stopped showing my balls in 2002" is my new favourite quote!
The opening line! Noticing weather! Noticing animals! Thats how i know im Doing bad when i let the seasons pass me and i wake up one day and say “how is it winter already?”. When im sober i notice all seasons, animals, interactions!
Same I had something similar happen...I woke up after sleeping for 14hrs ish and was sober, went outside for a walk and noticed my location. I realized how out of it I had been...and the crazy thing is I was 14-15? Life is crazy
Getting sober rn
good for you man, me too - shit's hard af
@@sincerelyx2574 fuck x
Me too man. On the powder past 5yrs, just got my 3rd dwi in 4yrs. Time to get serious. Good luck
@@sincerelyx2574 anytime, sister
@@sincerelyx2574 so inspiring
I’m gonna be ok!!! This is proof. Thank you
Sober for a month and one day right now
Changes that happen when you get sober
*smokes a pound of weed a day*
Let someone genuinely reply it doesn’t count
Smoking weed is a step up from smoking weed and snorting coke and smoking heroin for the comedown
@joe smith u sound like a dumb pothead "dude"
@joe smith sounds like you dont know what a drug is....
Nobody ever sucked for weed. Unless you were a sucker to begin with
47 days today son!
You relapse?
Update
You suck a wiener for a bump yet?
Update
3 years today? 😂 prolly not
Pablo is great, I wish him the best in his recovery and new adventure, because getting sober is a definite adventure !!
Uncle Joey…..your the truth man. Don’t think you realize how much your story helps people. There’s a lot of us that relate more to you than everyday people. Your words have helped me to take the path to change my life. Keep doing you.
Facts. Cheers man !
Sober 11 months now
Can even get 1 month..
@@coolttrain you will get there . Prepare mentally
I’m struggling bad
@@fr3shfr3sh64 me too man
Sober for 13 hours
Some people need to get sober from certain substances as that particular substance is causing problems in their life, when a different substance might not be causing problems. We're all different creatures from the same race. Peace out people.
So true!
4 months clean from coke addiction. 11 year addiction but I made it and it’s lonely at the top, come on fellas we got this!
I hope you're still going brother
@@landontorppey I appreciate you my guys, yessir bouta be 2 years clean in June! 💪
@@manuelgarcia5961 Dude seeing that notification pop up and seeing 2 years clean made my damn day. Good on you man that's fucking beyond awesome
@@landontorppey aye brotha I appreciate you for the positivity! Hope you overcome any challenges you may face and best health! 💪
Joey Diaz is anything but sober.
Doing the lords work uncle Joey
i appreciate the videos Joey. truly helping me get sober & understand i am not alone.
Hope you're doing well friend
@@jlmckenna10 I am doing the best I have in a long time. 🙏🏽 all love from my end.
I love that this just happened to come up on the TH-cam algorithm. Today I have 60 days off alcohol and I'm in rehab yet I'm struggling to find the positives of full sobriety. I can feel it coming soon though.....
watching TCOWH gets me through anything THANK YOU 🙏🏼
You’ve helped alot of people Joey
Mr Diaz you have a Great podcast my friend.👍 All these years watching and listening to you, you never waver on being that honest caring individual when someone needs it. Hats off to you my friend. I Appreciate that.😏
Maurice Harris
Joey here, thanks for the nice comments!
it took me a good 4/6 months going sober to feel any positive in my life, but i started to enjoy other things and look foward to any distractions
I’ve been sober from alcohol today will be 8 months….never thought I see the day but no regrets for giving it up….life is better at times and when times are bad they aren’t as worse as it can be when drinking so I’m grateful for the bad days now because I can think clearly thru them and not do something ill rational….thank god
03:18 Joey hits the nail on the head Diaz
That would be cool if Bert stays sober. He has the personality to still be the life of the party type guy without the booze. Even if he is a racist.
Is he? Give an example
@John Dodson Just don't know the context behind it. Sorry?
Idk I think hell definitely need to change his act if he got sober. His whole set is drinking stories and taking his shirt off
Who doesn't like racist jokes?
These. Dayz everything is racist. You moron.
Yooo i did drugs from 18-27 (crack weed coke and pills) and bro i literaly feel like im 19
The things im starting to realize are almost childish like i should have been knowing that.
Like what?
@@gormsack chiken butt
Yeah like what I would love to know
@@chattinontheroad6542 did you know that if you go to work you will make constant money?
@@chattinontheroad6542 or if you treat people with respect that is how they will treat you
always perfect timing huh
That’s the thing about addiction nobody really talks about. When you’re in the full blown addiction it seems like quitting is useless but I promise once you quit you literally feel a million times better than you would ever imagine. I’m over 2 years off fentanyl and life is great.
9 days been tough af
This came right on time. I am on Day 6 from no cigs. The struggle is real.
U got this man one day at a time u already took a big step
You got it. Believe it or not it does get much easier. You'll get to a point where you don't think about them. And holy shit the quality of life is so much better. Keep it up!
Cigs lol they are no more addictive than caffeine.
The most difficult part is over but it aint easy. You got this man, you will look back on this as the best decision you ever made. :)
@@BIGT-tg4guIf you are an occasional smoker sure. Once you are hooked though it is very tough due to all the various triggers. It really does require a lifestyle change to a degree.
Joey look like Don Francisco alil bit right here lol
Missing Don Francisco and the sabado gigantes
Buenos times...
I just came back inside from hitting a bowl and this is the first video that's suggested
He’s lucky Joey didn’t smack those shades off
Or just dangle his balls in his face.
Surprised joey has never said anything about it. I have sensitive eyes and the lights in there would probably bother me but I still wouldn’t have the audacity to wear shades in a conversation like this.
@John Peaches Prescription? Prescription glasses with tint are hard to fine
Talk about this more please
9:35 Lee's laugh
The BMF uncle Joey
Wow Joey looks pretty sober pretty straight pretty healthy
zorroon milkavitch .. yeah he’s pretty
5 days off Coke and other uppers after 9 years of abuse. Lost 2 women I loved through drugs but I'm only looking forward from now on
how’s it going
@@middlebrook04 I smoke a lot of weed now but don't drink alcohol. I long for the first 5 years of my drug taking on a daily basis. I want to be better and have to stop smoking for work within the next month so onwards and upwards. Thank you for the concern brother and I hope this finds you well.
@@jordslifes hope your doing good my man. Life's hard and not giving up isn't getting any easier
@@cortion thank you brother
How ya doing now bro??
Going on 72 days sober rn struggling daily but not with not drinking. rebuilding relationships, overcoming mental debilitating anxiety, and gi issues is extremely difficult but celebrating the small victories. It’s not a continuous upward trend it’s a zig zag rollercoaster with a very slow but upward trend
how do you handle anxiety ?
Stay strong brotha at least that shit is out your system!
Exactly the same
1 month 3 days sober and feel terrible with crippling anxiety and feeling completely depressed worthless and useless
@@coolinism
Same here, how old is youaybe sports or working out?
@@gratus0824 I've just renewed my gym membership last week and go every day just turned 47 and recently lost my girlfriend of 9 years she didn't want to be with me anymore 😢
Stay strong 💪
I been sober 6 years come March 16th 2020. Got sober on my own violition, I came out and told mi famigilia, my pa I tell him, my ma side I don’t tell anyone about .. I smoke way too many cigarettes now. I get random urges when super depressed like more depressed than usual am
It got the point, when I got kicked out of priv school 8th grade halfway, kicked out high school, once I turned 18 the principle kept telling me I wasn’t going anywhere blah blah... fuck em, I got my ged a week later no tests
Stick at it homie. You can do it
5 years completely addicted to dexamphetamine. Hidden under the guise that a doctor prescribed it to me. I didn't think it was that bad until it was to late....I am still struggling with this to this day.
Been trying to be sober but having major withdrawals...
Alex Serrano feel the same way bro stay strong
Keep pushing bro one day at a time. You can do it!
Bert never did give it a shot ;')
Americans wearing hats and sunglasses inside. Pet peeve number 1.
Joey’s headphone cable is invisible
I feel more happy without drugs
Weird how that works! Haha same here
Sober 1 day now
Joey Diaz: "I stopped showing my balls in 2002."
Yo Joey!! Yous talking about Oxnard?? Come thru for some fishing and smoking!
Thx
TREMENDOUS
Me at 6am
I'm 1 month 4 days sober and feeling really down with no improvement in my mood
Not working due to anxiety issues I feel like a complete worthless useless waste of space with suicidal thoughts 😢
Sober lol you still high just in differnt way osssss respect joey
I don’t want people to confuse my sobriety with how I think the world. My two cents. Thanks Joey
This video is making me sober.......snoozzzzeeefest.
I do drugs at the moment but I do want to quit... it ain't easy by far but I am getting tired of it... anyway only time will tell..👌
Im addicted to weed, pray for me to quit
Almost two years from dope
Free me from weed addiction
So sad, its an end of an era. California evacuation of the worlds best comics.
Joey sober Diaz
recently i was up all night on coke and i hear some ppl trying to break into my room at 8 am in the morning.. turns out it was one of my dealers and their friends and now i had to move and live with my family now
Almost 14 months clean from an insane coke and dope addiction
We do recover 💪🏽🙏🏻❤️
nice 🤝 That's good 💯
lol Joey never been sober a day in his life
idk if i would stop smoking a lot of weed for a lot of cigs
Those 6 weeks went outta the window I guess
Day 2…..ugh this shit is hard but I’m sick of wasting my life and money and just overall that shit sucks
Am I Joey bananas or is this guy no where close to sober?
I worked at a bar in parkland, wa called the haven, every bartender is on coke and it shows. People get shot in the parking lot, bartenders sell the shit there and I even got jumped from behind on a smoke break for no reason. I think it everyone there wasn't on Coke it would be a fun place to work, instead everyone is In a bad mood everyday especially if they Dont have Coke to snort In the walk in.
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I'm at the darkest point of my life but I don't do drugs or drink alcohol so I don't really relate to anybody who says once they come off they become happy... I wish it was that easy for me but I can just stop taking a substance and then in a few days or a week I feel happier...
how you doing now? Life still hard?
@angrysshark still the same. I feel fatigue most mornings, I do sauna, push ups. I'm not overweight at all so it's not a weight issue (150 pounds and I'm 5'10). I eat healthy but still feeling down and crappy
Im doing "no booze November". 7 days today
Who is the guy? And what's his story? It took me like 16 years to get 14 months clean best decision of my life
What are the odds Joey flys me out to NOT be sober 🤨
Dude interviewing is still high
Drugs love me
I don't think the dude in the hat is really sober lol
Weed doesn’t kill you like cigarettes do. I’ll take a mellow day over lung cancer any day
I'm going back to rehab I love opiates too much
Gl buddy
I treat opiates like my ex gf I love her but I know she’s no good for me
Try DMT it cures addiction
@@frankiejames9971 I need 60 days in rehab and then a sober living house not joe Rogan's dream crack
Katame look into it! Studies show its more successful in rehabilitation than anything else
Special thanks to Carlito’s Way
Herion addiction is not fun whatsoever
Stop distorting what “sober” is. You clearly are not sober and you can give recovering addicts the wrong impression..
two goddam pairs of glasses,what are Steve McQueen`s son?
why does he seem like hes tweaking ?
It seems nice but unfortunately I don’t think there’s any hope for me . I’m strong I just don’t see it happening. I really just wish I never started.
There’s always hope. Never forget that. You have to make a decision that you are not using anymore. Nothing else matters but that sentence. It’s not easy. But you have to change the way you feel about using the substance you’re hooked on. If you can’t change it the way you feel about it, then you have to change your actions.
@@lillambmc9050Thank you I’ll keep fighting .
HI.......
Only real drug addicts think they’re sober when they smoke weed on a daily basis.
LolZzz I don’t think anyone’s debating the fact that Joey’s a real drug addict. Lmao you have no point.
Uh, that's pretty subjective. I never equated using Cannabis with doing drugs.
Some people aren't capable of drinking/using cannabis without it negatively effecting their sobriety, some are.
I smoked weed before, during, and after addiction and if anything Kratom & Cannabis were incredibly helpful in cleaning up.
You guys sound like judgemental NA Circle-Jerkers. People aren't obligated to approach sobriety the same way as you.
dcc Clinton he doesn’t just smoke weed he does pills .
@dcc Clinton you sound sober
@@jungiebrogan8544 yeah I thought same 😂😂😂
Spoiler alert you are still an addict Joey Diaz
Wouldn't smoking cigarettes defeat being sober.
fuck off
🤣
I get your point but it’s not changing the way you act and intoxicates you etc it just destroys your health
I know this is a year old, but the stupidity of this comment baffles me.
@@jer8279 Thank you, merry Christmas.