been sober for 43 days today. we do recover. if you’re reading this and are thinking of going sober, this is your sign. i have it on my heart to give someone courage and encouragement. you can do this. never give up.
I’ve been sober for about 2 years. Don’t know how many days that is and I don’t care. For me keeping track of the days was a reminder of exactly how long ago I was a fuck up. I believe at a certain point you should just put it behind you and forget about it instead of constantly reminding yourself of your mistakes and white knuckling your way through life.
I just threw away over 2 years of sobriety 8 months ago. Now I'm 15 days sober and that fentanyl withdrawal was no joke. I aim to keep it this time. This story really hits home.
I'm sober, but also still very depressed. I'll tell you though, when everything seems shitty I can always tell myself at least I'm sober today. At least I walk the line. Stay strong everyone
I been sober many times but I had enough this time and I'm on day 22 today, I am always very depressed for months after I get sober, it gets somewhat better. Keep it up
The depression can last quite awhile in PAWS of opiate addiction. I’ve been there brother. Don’t let your brain lie to you!! It will become healed and whole in its own time- takes longer for some than others. Keep going brother I’m telling you you’ll get to that peace.
Bet that son, all day, all night. Turn away from the Occult and do a 180 towards Jesus Christ, it is the only way. Stay away from Catholicism and call NO MAN Father. Word.
I’m 9 days clean today and I’m going through it. I’ve been using since 18 years old I’m now 28. This the longest I’ve been clean. Looking for some inspiration thank you.
Keep it up it might seem like things are terrible and wont get better but they slowly do just take it day by day step by step. I've been in recovery for almost a year now.
Who here in 2024 and listening to it over and over because of how powerful Brandon’s message is Edit: for those who have liked and commented I’ve relapsed on my addictions by my own decisions BUT you all give me hope for a better future and I’m going to get over everything I love you all and hope everyone else can learn from my mistakes and be better than I ❤
I’m listening. I’m detoxing and getting better. Cold turkey. Never been to rehab. I never been to a group. So I’ve been watching people talk but I love his story
Thank you, Brandon. My name is Tim. I'm an alcoholic. I'm sitting in my room right now watching this because my virtual AA meeting got cancelled. Im trying really hard. People like you help.
Nightmare50g he’s basically saying that every time he got drunk and high was because he was “promised” a better life from the drugs, that he would be happier. But in reality sobriety has given him all those things he was looking for when he was getting high. Now he is happy without drugs and alcohol.
Negative, if drugs were legal not only would prices be a tiny fraction of what they currently cost. But the ill affects from them would be lessened to such a degree that they would be as easy as antidepressants to get off of and as impacting as a cup of coffee. This is both subjective and factual. Some stances ive never let up on over the years. This is one of them. Good day.
I first saw this video in rehab. It had a big impact on me there. I was called to watch it again and it’s just as powerful. On this date I am 110 days sober after relapsing for a year and a half. Nothing compares to waking up sober. Prayers for everyone struggling; never give up
It's sooooo good wish I would have watched it sooner. Not because I haven't remained sober but because it's easy to let the mentality slip back. There's still work I need to do that I haven't been. Glad you are back on track and sober today. Keep on 👍😊
I really get that. I do meth, usually a few times a day. I don't have a physical addiction to it but the psychological addiction is something I've never really experienced on this level before.
@@ryanlara603 Bro, I'm not busting your balls I promise. In fact I wish the best for you. That shit feels amazing,I get it. But it will kill you. And it changes the chemistry in your brain and brings on depression. that technically is a physical addiction. I wish you the best of luck.
@@ryanlara603 your addiction is just as serious as an opiate addiction. Meth is EXTREMELY addictive. Please seek help. It will be hard, but dont think that far ahead for now. Just please make the first step.This stranger on the internet believes in you
@@Melsphilosophy what he means is that meth IS a mental addiction. Every addiction is in the mind. Dependancy is the word for when you get physical symptoms of Withdrawal i.e shaking, sweating etc. so this is why addiction is so powerful. If you watch the actual video this is what Brandon talks about.
I really hit rock bottom a few weeks ago. I lost my 3rd job in a row, was in deep tax debt and unemployable. I blamed everything except the fact I drank 20-30 units of alcohol a day. As soon as I embraced sobriety, things have drastically improved. I was having daily panic attacks when I woke up that would last 20 minutes and would leave me exhausted. I now jump out of bed full of energy. I used to throw up every single morning pure bile and acid, now I can actually eat again. If you are struggling, know you are not alone. There are 130m+ alcoholics in the world, and millions of drug addicts. Know you are not your addiction, you will beat it, and you will be free!
Novak is the most real, generous guy I’ve ever talked to. Last year I called the number on his FB page. He talked to me for an hour and 20 more times over the next month. He offered any help I needed, and showed me there is more to life than pills.
I doubt Brandon will see this but I got arrested last year and left fulton county jail, homeless on christmas eve of 2020. I slept outside in a parking garage before I was picked up by two Georgia tech police officers. I was freezing to death. I had a Shirt pulled over my knees. I wound up back on methadone for 10 days before entering treatment and during that time I watched this video. the similarities were uncanny! We had almost the exact same story of addiction right down to sleeping outside on Christmas eve! I was in tears watching this and entered rehab. I have now been out of rehab for a while and am still active in recovery. I have even taken a couple guys through the 12 steps. I start Monday as a halfway house manager. You have no idea how much this story meant to me brandon. Maybe our paths will cross one day. Trey Hochgertle sobriety date 1/4/2021.
Stay strong Trey, i believe in you , one step at a time... remember we all have our ups and downs.. its not always going too easy on the recovery front. Just try your hardest too keep clean and by happy in life. We only get one.
If anyone is curious... Brandon just celebrated 5 years of sobriety. Good luck to anyone trying to start or continue their own. I think about you guys everyday.
20 years of addiction, lost it all a million times. Treatments after programs, after county jails… And here I am. Will be sober 1 year in 3 days, on my mother’s 61st birthday. 09/01.
I work in addiction counseling. No matter how many times you've been in rehab, in treatment, in intensive outpatient, don't give up hope. I've seen folks fail for years, then suddenly put themselves back together, sober up, and have a truly free life. It's never too late to rebuild who you are into who you want to be. We're all cheering you on. We might be corny, naive, or whatever, but we honestly care about you, and want for you to succeed. It hurts when you don't, but it makes everything worthwhile when you do. Get help today.
Watching this has inspired me to go into treatment for my alcoholism and anxiety. I sent Brandon a msg on Instagram thanking him, he replied back within 3 hours sending me luck. What a legend!
I’ve been telling myself for years that I’m not an alcoholic. & for the first time ever....today..... I can admit my addiction to myself. I’m less than 24 hours sober. But you guys help me not feel alone in my struggle. Thank you to everyone who’s reading this.
For years I did the same went by thinking I was okay! That I can control my self! Go by years till now I can admit it I been wrong! Takes loosing it all to realize your an issue. The pain can change you potentially ! But the remembering the what “if’s” will deff hit you!
Hello Nicole..I'm 3 hours with no drink, I'm about to go to bed. Tonight I'm praying for myself and now you that tomorrow we have no desire to use .... please pray for me tonight thank you x
Awesome! Remember one day at a time. Those days stack up n become months then the months become yrs and the control u finally have in life is the best feeling you will ever have or have ever felt from those days of alcoholism. God looking back I dont miss it
@@aaronwoodhead2964 I'm in the same boat! You are not alone. I hope you're doing okay. Sobriety is the only way out of the black hole of alcoholism. It's so scary and uncomfortable to get sober, but please know you are NOT alone. I appreciate your honesty and vulnerability. ❤ I'm thinking and praying for you tonight and am thankful for your comment.
My son is in rehab right now. He called me and told me to watch your documentary. Very inspiring. I've been through years of heart ache with my brothet who we always thought we would have to bury him. After many years of treatment he is finally sober. I am so proud of my son to go to treatment on his own before he became my brother. Thank you for this video. God is giving you a job to help others and you will.
Please check back and let us know how he is doing. I been there especially at a younger age. If it's happening to you and him it's happening to all of us. ❤️ ✌️
69 years old, working on year 22 of sobriety. Everyone has their own recovery talk. But once you've got some clean time, Life becomes a friend instead of a test of endurance.
Well said sir!!! I needed to read this for me personally rn...Ive been ran thru the wash so to speak and faced some tough challenges but i will use this as a mantra for me now....that last sentence is power fulll
@@francineemma2051 takes roughly a week tops. If you're only on heroin. But you can start feeling a lot better after about 3 or 4 days... Better if you can do it cold Turkey. As using other drugs to lessen the withdrawals will only stretch out the detoxing process. I inow 3-4 days can seem like forever when you're actually going through it. But hang in there.. Maybe s sleeping pill at night after the 4th day. But I wouldn't try it much sooner. I've done a medicated detox and a non medicated detox.. The medicated was rapid reduction using Subutex. They gave it yo me 3 times a day for 3 days. She only took it twice a day and 3rd day once. The remainder of the 4 days was them monitoring me. Thst was s pretty easy detox. Although some left after the 3rd day. To go shoot up the subutex, that they were diverting. They must have been doing it tough. To go yo detox yo get drugs...lol. But they were there for the wrong reasons. Good luck to you..
My name is Brandon and seeing this video helped a lot today I used to and still do struggle with alcoholism but I just touched 60 days sober yesterday and I’m so blessed I never thought I could make it happen . Sobriety is one of the best things I could’ve done for myself . If your reading this your not alone you don’t have to give up .
I tell people that all the time Mike. I was as bad as I could be without being dead. Treatment, meetings, and higher powers, and I’ve been clean since August 23, 2016. Thank God. So yeah, anyone can do it!!!
Thank you. U made me tear up. Thank you for that. My heart matches my brain. GOD BLESS YOU IN EVERY AREA OF UR LIFE. THERE IS A GOD. HIS NAME IS JESUS CHRIST. 12 STEPS OF AA WORKS EVERY TIME A PERSON EMBRACES THE STEPS. ANYTHIN ELSE U HEAR IS A LIE. THE DISEASE OF ADDICTION IS A KILLER AND A DESTROYER. ITS A LIAR A CHEAT AND A THEIF. ITS A MURDERER.
Scott Davidson amen thank you for speaking the truth tonight! May it cast out all lies and darkness, I pray my resolve to escape this hell strengthens as I’m worn out.🙏🏼
youre doing amazing. Sometimes dont think of it as one day. Think of it as one HOUR at a time. We get waves o panic and doubt and huge NEED for our drug, but remember thats how the disease affects your brain. It still is telling you that you NEED the H like you need water to survive. But try to remember this is what your brain has been mis-WIRED to do. Try to remember those wires have to be fixed and re-wired into a healthy place. Youre still in the process. It sadly takes a while to do, but DONTthrow it all away! You went through the hardest part with the physical withdrawals and now you gotta keep fighting! Youve got this! Please update and let us know how youre doing! Us fellow addicts are here for you!
I remember watching this in the living room in rehab with about 8 of my mates about 3 years ago. I was the only alcoholic. Everyone else was there for heroin or meth. And it didn't matter. He spoke volumes to all of us. 2 years sober now.
As a struggling addict ( 30 days sober now ), this is the most powerful speech about addiction that I have ever seen. So real, so true. Brandon, thank you. You are a treasure. Here's to a sober life - it is now my number one priority.
I watched this video while withdrawing, looking for light at the end of the tunnel somehow no matter how impossible It seemed. I can proudly say I’m 2 years sober right now!🙏
Jesse Napientek I'm VERY happy for you... I am on my day 1 again, how did you go about getting to 2 years? Please include details like how you dealt with boredom and cravings.
Fuck bro that’s awesome I’m currently kicking 140 of methadone it tells me I can use other drugs to feel better I have been shooting meth for 3 days I’m in psychosis 3 weeks off the methadone I can’t keep a fucking needle out my arm I’d sell my soul for one fucking minute of peace
How are yall today?! My name is Chase and I'm an alcoholic, but I'm not today. I had to start small, like 'I'm not drinking right now'. A while back I moved up a bit to 'I'm not drinking today'. I quit worrying about 'tomorrow' because it will take care of itself if I stay sober today. Yall have a great today.
you’ll always be an alcoholic. this is a life time disease. it will never go away but there are remedies. things such as the steps that teach valuable lessons to combat this illness. don’t let it fool you, by saying you are no longer an alcoholic is when things go south.
"I have a disease that tells me I don't have a disease" has stuck with me. I am incredibly proud of you . I appreciate your story more than you could know. My DOC is alcohol but could have easily become other things despite who I am as a person at my core. In my soul. I pass your story along to anyone I can. I am 29 days....again. I have struggled with relapse and rehab. But I am not a bad person. We are sick people. I am finding myself this time in the hardest and most real way than I have ever pursued in the past. I thank you Brandon. I hope someday our paths will cross in recovery. My passion is loving, helping and supporting others, especially those who others may see as lost causes. ❤️❤️❤️ No one is a lost cause. Everyone deserves love, support and happiness.
U can! It is possible! Hell with that demon! You're too good for it, I don't even know u and I know that. I promise heaven on earth is possible @BS17 u know this, cuz you've probably seen hell. Take that box off, and rise with that middle finger and scream "f##k you addiction, not today". I love y'all, my fellow warriors.
@@BS-dq1kz gotta get sober brotha I'm trying too I wake up after a night of getting fxked up and it's the worst feeling in the world takes me days to recover the anxiety the sadness the guilt knowing I'm falling further and further behind each time.
@@BS-dq1kz its the most amazing thing of being sober by far. Just not waking up every morning feeling like shit and having to think ''i have to do that shit allll over again for another day"
Michael Dececco can i please get that number? i need help so fucking bad. i’m reaching for anything. i’m currently sleeping in my car in a walmart parking lot with no heat. and instead of trying to better my situation i’m worried about my next shot. i’m begging for help. i want my fuckin mom. i have no one. please let me get this number.
@@aphysique Kratom helped me get off of suboxone after 4 years. It's a Wonderful plant. However, addicts need to be vigilant with their recovery. Don't try to turn kratom into a crutch the same way we used pills, heroin, methadone or suboxone. Best of luck to everyone.
how did u watch youtube at rehab, they gave us tablets but no youtube😒. im about to probably go back cuz i started opiates, my ex left me so ive been indulging more to cover up that heartbreak but its not just her, its everything i been thru life just beat tf outa me.
@@AlmightyLoudHey there! It's the hardest thing overcoming stuff like heartbreaks and disappointments especially when you're an addict but believe that it's always darkest before the light. Seek help if you have to, talk to someone and most importantly take it in stride. Always remember that people are out here going through worse stuff than you. You gotta seize your destiny by putting your recovery first. Godspeed!
I have 38 days clean today. They play your story at the rehab I went to in the men's group. I heard so much about it that I had to listen to it. I've been home 4 days. I've been to 7 meetings. I'm being put back together and the world is falling in place. Thank you 💞
This is the least boring talk on drugs I've ever seen. His stories and examples come from a place of truth with no sugar coating. I have nothing but respect for his want to help others and having the strength to overcome his battles. Your my hero man!
Haven't counted but the times I've watched this and not picked up the bottle is probably in the hundreds. 4 years on July 29th. Thank you Brandon Novack.
Spent 2 months in hell to get sober. First 10 days with zero sleep, laying in bed crying to myself. It's been almost 8 years now and I remind myself every day of what I had to go through to be free again. I love seeing people on this side of the line.
^ get clean, get out of your comfort zone by telling ppl/ at meetings what is going on, that imo will be the first step, pray and mean what you say, ^ all of this I’m saying is going to be hard at first, but from my experience you have to get out of your comfort zone and do things you would normally not do or nothing is going to change, each day after this will likely get easier, but your likely going to have multiple hard days it’s just the reality
@@tyronwhite5739 You are normal. It’s what you do and what it does to you that’s not normal. You are worth living free. I’ve been clean and sober for over 18 years. I focused on the ‘ No Matter What “ slogan and I have never use again. Love yourself. You are worth it just like him , me and everyone else 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Aussie_Trekka You might have a few of those. Each one is a new chance. Stumbling will happen so don't be ashamed if you do. Just keep it in your head that you want change and picture it. And each day do this. It gives you direction and planning. Keeping your mind busy on useful things to you works well. Look up behavioral conditioning if you want more science backed info on how to stay the course and meet your goals.
I watch this video a ton of times, i love the way he puts addiction into words and how this disease works, im sitting here 10 days clean after 3 decades of addiction to every drug known, drs left me on methadone for 27 years out my 30 years addiction which NEVER helped, drs treat drug problems with more drugs? Its crazy!! But i always come back to this video every week because i get so much out brandons share.. thank you to narcotics anonymous & your share Brandon.. Xx
Hey! Are you having trouble with Sleep & Anxiety?? Right now, I'm giving away (FREE Sample) of "any" of my Potent (All Natural) supplements. I'm a local company in Lexington, NC, looking to help the community. Too many people are on pharmaceutical prescriptions that don't do the job, and cause terrible side effects. My supplements are (Very Potent & All Natural) and currently changing the lives of many people. If you have (Any) questions feel free to contact and receive your (Free Sample)
Remember bro, this video stopped you, if your struggle any more this video will still be here. Best wishes!¡! It's sad that we addicts waisted our life's and money on our addiction!! As addicts we spent all we had on it. We didn't eat sleep or have anything, but waisted life. Anyway imma cut this short. Sobriety is the only way, you'll never be happy or have anything being active in addiction!!! Hope you're still sober, if not try again.
Hey how are y'all doing with your battles? I hope and pray each and every one of y'all have beat the demons and come out on top! God bless and stay strong, I know exactly how it feels
I met Novak, and Bam, in the philly airport years ago. He was a very nice guy, and talked to me when he didn't need to. I hope he is doing well and still fighting the good fight.
Made me cry! I have been clean18 months!! N I needed to hear this story. To keep me my head up. Ppl have been beating me down bc of me being clean n dealing with my life. Thank you for sharing your story!!
I watched this video right before picking up my 9 month chip in a Crystal Meth Anonymous meeting. It really inspired me to share openly about my story. 🏅🏅🏅
Congrats! Your comments a few months old so you should have got your one year or coming up soon? You are a warrior, the mental agony of meth is one of the worst experiences ever and sometimes I still don't feel normal. Hope you are still kicking ass 💟
Sure is . On my as we speak to try sort my head out and get help from this centre I know. Not aloud see my 4 yr old son cos of all this . Watching this on the way x
Me too. I'd come out of detox or rehab . Easily have everything set up in the palm of my hand to get back on my feet, and blow it every time until I understood. And it took me 30 years to "understand " Addiction is a bitch
God bless you. My parents left me alone ...im 40. When you wake up and realize you're alone..and no one is going to enable you or entertain the sickness.......forced me to survive and pick myself up . Me and God. Long journey. I pray God gives you strength to be tough when need be...it will save their lives
Something about Novak is so familiar. Reminds me of the person I once was or maybe still is. That part of my life lives right next to me at all times waiting for their time to finish me off for good. BUT NOT TODAY SATAN, IM COVER IN THE BLOOD OF THOSE WHO WEREN'T SO LUCKY. THEY SHEILD ME FROM EVIL AND CAST ME THE STRENGTH TO CONTINUE OF ANOTHER DAY. LET GO AND LET JESUS HANDLE IT.
I’ve watched this 3 times. I just got out of detox yesterday. It was hell. I hallucinated the entire time..opioids...over 500 mgs of oxy a day, about 22 a day.. didn’t care, are them like candy, stole, lied., lost a ton of shit. This video GOT ME INTO DETOX. Your life is so worth it. I’m in a bunch of great recovery programs now. 6 days sober, but I’m going a day at a time: thank you, Brandon. You helped save my fucking life. With tears in my eyes, i thank you from the bottom of my heart. If you are struggling..... you can do it. You are worth it.
My name is Parker and I'm an alcoholic crack addict. 35 days sober today and 4 days into rehab. It's not that I can't use; I don't use. I am not a product of my circumstances; I am a product of MY decisions. 💜
Remember what Novak said about the guy who saw him at 17 18 leave it behind now and you can have all the beauty in the world that you don't know exists.
3 years ago i was addicted to pin killers... my life was falling apart rapidly.. my girlfriend of 7 years left me. Because of my addiction i lost my mind my car my job.. the only one who didnt give up on me was my mother. No matter how bad the devil had his hand on my soul.. she truly belived i could fight off the demons.... i was jeading towards death fast. God rest her soul she passed away last Christmas... im now 3 years sobor and stronger then ever. I have her ashes in a gold cross necklace that i wear ever day. To remind me of how much she has made me a better person. My mind has been a blur i forget things sometimes and i feel that all i can do is push forward and keep my faith with her and god.. this meditating music has helped keep me at peace. Stay alive strive for better theres alwaysgoing to be a rainy day.
His story is making me cry because I am at my rock bottom with alcohol and addiction standing on top of an overpass a week ago about ready to jump but something told me not to
Hadley Savory its definitely a heavy subject especially if you've been through it like I have personally. Its hard for me not to tear up at times when I watch things like this. So ur not alone. I'm in the US but have family in Cornwall. Do u guys have as big a drug problem over there like we do here in the US or is it about the same? Just curious
David Mays I think England is the worst in Europe for drugs. I think it could be about the same as the USA, I guess we are lucky that our medical system is not trying too get us addict as well.
I am an alcoholic. It’s hard to just be “done” with alcohol. My drinks just wash away who I was, I don’t even know who I am. I’ve lost friends when I’ve opened up, because I just front a sober life and appearance. I’m a loser drunk, who functions well but knows how shitty they’ve become. A ghost of themselves. I’ve grown to hate myself, because I drink, and know I can change. I don’t change, and it’s a horrible cycle. I don’t know how to live life without alcohol... “just don’t drink” right? I will try again.
Hey there, I’m with you, I understand exactly how you feel. It suck!! Hopefully tomorrow will be the day I get fixed right? I feel the intensity about everything you said. But my thing isn’t alcohol, it’s all drugs. Anything that will change the way I feel. Even if I don’t like the feeling of a certain substance, I’m ok with it as long as it’s creating a different feeling inside my mind. I’d prefer ANYTHING to normalcy. It’s sad.... I don’t know anything else about you hun, and I don’t think I need to. That’s you.... and I’m not a therapist or counselor and I’m definitely nothing of importance. but Gods honest truth, my Father has the cure for us. Hit me up if you can. Insurectmetal@gmail.com my name is Joe
I feel such empathy for other people like me who have been cursed with addictive personalities, I've been an alcoholic since I was seventeen years old. If there is one thing I am thankful for, it's that I never picked up heroin, because I know I would be dead by now.
It's okay not to know who you are, you have time to figure it out. Keep trying, one day at a time, and if that is too much, one minute at a time. Sending you love, hugs, and strength.
Oh, my sweet love! I know understand your hurt. I'm a high functioning alcoholic so I too, hit the wine everynight and since I'm a closet drinker..so, only my husband and kids know my suffer and have seen me at my worst, when I drink to much. I try soooo much but, I just want to give up on life at time. Keep trying and hang in there. ❤
I saw this years ago and thought to myself "13 times in rehab. Ive got forever to go...". Sobriety just never seemed possible. I should have known better, my earliest memories were going to the methadone clinic with my grandparents (they raised me as their son), they warned me. Obviously i didn't listen. I remember all the times i was in tears telling my grandfather i was never going to become something other than a junkie and him telling me i didnt know what life would bring ans he never gave up on me. Lost the relationship with the girl ive never stopped loving, i should be married. Dope changed all that. Once youre strung out for so long you dont understand that the gray world you see before you doesn't stay that way. I got clean with the help of methadone, peer support, sober living etc. I realized how many years id not felt happiness. I woke up this morning at 5 and was thrilled to go to work, i believe ill go back to school in the not too distant future and become a chemical dependency counselor and give people like myself the chamce to be happy and give their kids the childhood i was blessed to have and went to waste because of dope. On the 21st of this month ill have a year. If you read this, I love you and wish you the best
Easily one of the most profound, real, and just heartbreaking stories about addiction. Brandon is a very wise man and his way of showing you his world with words is just... Visceral.
Holy shit Ive always thought of this guy as the greasy dude from Viva La Bam and Jackass, but I was wrong. He's a amazingly intelligent, articulate human being with important lessons to teach.
I first watched this video after one year of sobriety four years ago today. I come back to this video every year on this date. I will always tell people that quitting drinking was the best decision I ever made. I'll drink presence/consistency over alcohol/poison any day. Keep fighting!
I watched this video a year ago with 1 day sober. I'm watching it again tonight with 1 year sober.
Awesome work! Be very proud of yourself!
Amazing!!!!! Congratulations
Continue the genre at job.
Congratz I’m proud of u man
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
I’m starting my heroin detox TODAY. Pray for me, please. I will get through this.
Was up man you good
Its worth it.
Hope you are clean bud
Hope all is well my friend
hell yeah brother. 6 months later i hope this went well for you..
been sober for 43 days today. we do recover. if you’re reading this and are thinking of going sober, this is your sign. i have it on my heart to give someone courage and encouragement. you can do this. never give up.
I hope you’re right Rylie because this stuff is getting old.
The withdrawls are gone, but does the depression ever go away? It's been almost a month
Im havung an extremely hard time rn im almost at rock bottom :( rdy to give in and give up
don't give up Jessie u got this,
@@jessie9708 hi there i am at day 10 or so but its terrible i feel so fatigued. How are you doing?
“Sobriety has given me everything drugs and alcohol promised me” 109 days sober today 💙
How you doing?
Well done my ,g, 🙏
I’ve been sober for about 2 years. Don’t know how many days that is and I don’t care. For me keeping track of the days was a reminder of exactly how long ago I was a fuck up. I believe at a certain point you should just put it behind you and forget about it instead of constantly reminding yourself of your mistakes and white knuckling your way through life.
Going through opiate withdrawal right now at 30 years old. Sad af... but I'm going through withdraw because I'm choosing too.
@@austinpaquin2465 stick with it. You’re saving your life
This video is saving me from relapse, right at this very moment...
How’s it going man you still good?
Hope you’re still doing well! It’s no fun going through withdrawals.
Hang in there bro!
You can do it homie.
If I can do it, you can do it. Don’t give up. There is light @ the end of the tunnel.
This was brutally honest. When he said I didn't lose it, I gave it away. I felt that shit in my spirit.
Me too
Me too holy shit
Same here
Same
Same
I’m lost. I’m tired but I’m on my way.
10 days sober 😔
It truly does get easier. You just have to stick it out.
Update
Aaron Onstott one day at a time.
Keep it up, dont give up, gonna get better.
The gym, lifting weights, heavy ass shit. transforms ya.
I just threw away over 2 years of sobriety 8 months ago. Now I'm 15 days sober and that fentanyl withdrawal was no joke. I aim to keep it this time. This story really hits home.
I'm sober, but also still very depressed. I'll tell you though, when everything seems shitty I can always tell myself at least I'm sober today. At least I walk the line. Stay strong everyone
PAWS is a bitch. Don't lose hope keep pushing
I been sober many times but I had enough this time and I'm on day 22 today, I am always very depressed for months after I get sober, it gets somewhat better. Keep it up
The depression can last quite awhile in PAWS of opiate addiction. I’ve been there brother. Don’t let your brain lie to you!! It will become healed and whole in its own time- takes longer for some than others. Keep going brother I’m telling you you’ll get to that peace.
Keep going man 💪
Hang in there buddy! 👌🏻🤗
"My triggers are when my eyelids open" so true
Word
As real as it gets
I almost fell off my chair! So incredibly true!
Bet that son, all day, all night. Turn away from the Occult and do a 180 towards Jesus Christ, it is the only way. Stay away from Catholicism and call NO MAN Father. Word.
@Einsatzgruppen B ever had a dream ur getting high, then wake up & u don’t really have any & get pissed?
I’m 9 days clean today and I’m going through it. I’ve been using since 18 years old I’m now 28. This the longest I’ve been clean. Looking for some inspiration thank you.
Keep it up it might seem like things are terrible and wont get better but they slowly do just take it day by day step by step. I've been in recovery for almost a year now.
Thank you guys. Still goin strong 😊 feelin better day by day!
Keep pushing sis. Take it a minute at a time.
How are you doing ?
The short version of your is Angel for a reason.....Mind yourself
Who here in 2024 and listening to it over and over because of how powerful Brandon’s message is
Edit: for those who have liked and commented I’ve relapsed on my addictions by my own decisions BUT you all give me hope for a better future and I’m going to get over everything I love you all and hope everyone else can learn from my mistakes and be better than I ❤
Checking into a facility today. My 16 year old son needs a sober father in his life
@@Chocolate_NightmareYesssssssss
I’m listening. I’m detoxing and getting better. Cold turkey. Never been to rehab. I never been to a group. So I’ve been watching people talk but I love his story
@@Chocolate_Nightmare Welcome to a livable life... Excellent decision, you have now chosen to be on the wining side!
Always come back to this video
Thank you, Brandon. My name is Tim. I'm an alcoholic. I'm sitting in my room right now watching this because my virtual AA meeting got cancelled. Im trying really hard. People like you help.
Love you man
keep it up from, a fellow alcoholic
Hell yea Tim. Proud of you. Keep it up
Hey how can i get into this virtual AA?
I'm clean an sober,my name is James martin text me,I'll be ur friend,I got 2 years sober off alcohol,weed,cigarettes!
"sobriety has given me everything drugs and alcohol promised me" powerful
That would be a nice tattoo if you're into tattoos
Words to live by
Can somebody explain to me what this mean l feel l need to know 🤷🤷🤷
Nightmare50g he’s basically saying that every time he got drunk and high was because he was “promised” a better life from the drugs, that he would be happier. But in reality sobriety has given him all those things he was looking for when he was getting high. Now he is happy without drugs and alcohol.
Negative, if drugs were legal not only would prices be a tiny fraction of what they currently cost. But the ill affects from them would be lessened to such a degree that they would be as easy as antidepressants to get off of and as impacting as a cup of coffee. This is both subjective and factual. Some stances ive never let up on over the years. This is one of them. Good day.
He talks like a guy who has run out of lies and bullshit. All that's left is real talk.
this comment is on point
well put
David Ellwood he talks like a rehab tech that's memorized lines from being institutionalized
FUck yeah dude well put
That's accurate for sure
I first saw this video in rehab. It had a big impact on me there. I was called to watch it again and it’s just as powerful. On this date I am 110 days sober after relapsing for a year and a half. Nothing compares to waking up sober. Prayers for everyone struggling; never give up
It's sooooo good wish I would have watched it sooner. Not because I haven't remained sober but because it's easy to let the mentality slip back. There's still work I need to do that I haven't been. Glad you are back on track and sober today. Keep on 👍😊
I relapsed recently after 6 months clean. Not giving up. ✊
I hope you're doing well ❤
This share actually helped get me Into rehab and now I’m 100 days clean
Congrats! I wish you the best of luck keeping your streak going.
Big up and welcome back to Labour.
Well done 🙏🏻
How are you doing?
Love that .. tomorrow will be my first day...
(crying right now) Brother, you just saved a life tonight, mine. Thank you.
How are you doing?
Lady KB that was nice of you to ask
Michael, I hope you are doing ok. Please reply if you need help. I have 30 months clean and am here if you need help
Keep your head up!
How are you doing? Just another addict here, staying sober just for today, and every "today".
"Drinking and drugging is not your problem, it's your solution. Your problem is your thinking, attitude, and behavior." 24:20 ish. That hit me hard.
I really get that. I do meth, usually a few times a day. I don't have a physical addiction to it but the psychological addiction is something I've never really experienced on this level before.
@@ryanlara603 how do u know ur physically not addicted if u dont stop......?
@@ryanlara603 Bro, I'm not busting your balls I promise. In fact I wish the best for you. That shit feels amazing,I get it. But it will kill you. And it changes the chemistry in your brain and brings on depression. that technically is a physical addiction. I wish you the best of luck.
@@ryanlara603 your addiction is just as serious as an opiate addiction. Meth is EXTREMELY addictive. Please seek help. It will be hard, but dont think that far ahead for now. Just please make the first step.This stranger on the internet believes in you
@@Melsphilosophy what he means is that meth IS a mental addiction. Every addiction is in the mind. Dependancy is the word for when you get physical symptoms of Withdrawal i.e shaking, sweating etc. so this is why addiction is so powerful. If you watch the actual video this is what Brandon talks about.
I really hit rock bottom a few weeks ago. I lost my 3rd job in a row, was in deep tax debt and unemployable. I blamed everything except the fact I drank 20-30 units of alcohol a day. As soon as I embraced sobriety, things have drastically improved. I was having daily panic attacks when I woke up that would last 20 minutes and would leave me exhausted. I now jump out of bed full of energy. I used to throw up every single morning pure bile and acid, now I can actually eat again. If you are struggling, know you are not alone. There are 130m+ alcoholics in the world, and millions of drug addicts. Know you are not your addiction, you will beat it, and you will be free!
This is BEAUTIFUL ❤️❤️❤️
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS!
I WILL PASS ALONG TO ENCOURAGE MY DAUGHTER, WE ARE REALLY TRYING TO START BEING SOBER, TODAY
I’m right there now. Lost 3 jobs in row, throwing up yellow bile and panic attacks. Going to seek treatment.
This broke me because I want to quit and can't.. I'm scared that I get a panic attack
@@franklingonzalez6057Go see your doctor for help!
“Sobriety has given me everything that drugs and alcohol promised me”
Amazing.
True shit my man! The other side is beautiful when you stay strong and give it a chance
I'm 8 days clean!!!! I felt this
how did you do it ? was it N/A ? i’m in na and love it well done 👏
I swear that made me tear up ..I'm not an addict, but I have ppl close to Me who are
He actually answers his calls! I just talked to him. He's awesome!
@Chad Spinelli what's ur bro dealing with?
Chad Spinelli his Twitter has 610-635-9092. I texted him but never heard back. Feel weird calling
@@Billy13346 fr what time did y'all talk?
I just talked to him, too! What a guy!
@Chad Spinelli how is your brother? U ok?
Novak is the most real, generous guy I’ve ever talked to. Last year I called the number on his FB page. He talked to me for an hour and 20 more times over the next month. He offered any help I needed, and showed me there is more to life than pills.
Matt Dickey where is his number
thats freaking kool dude! hope ur doing well
That's genius fair play to him
Matt that's amazing. I hope you're doing well
Hey, Matt. Hope you are doing better!! Pills are a dangerous road. Much love! Keep it up.
I doubt Brandon will see this but I got arrested last year and left fulton county jail, homeless on christmas eve of 2020. I slept outside in a parking garage before I was picked up by two Georgia tech police officers. I was freezing to death. I had a Shirt pulled over my knees. I wound up back on methadone for 10 days before entering treatment and during that time I watched this video. the similarities were uncanny! We had almost the exact same story of addiction right down to sleeping outside on Christmas eve! I was in tears watching this and entered rehab. I have now been out of rehab for a while and am still active in recovery. I have even taken a couple guys through the 12 steps. I start Monday as a halfway house manager. You have no idea how much this story meant to me brandon. Maybe our paths will cross one day.
Trey Hochgertle sobriety date 1/4/2021.
Brotha you are strong and this inspired me so dang much. You WILL succeed in your goals
Trey absolutely brilliant. Hope your job is going well. Stay Strong
Stay strong Trey, i believe in you , one step at a time... remember we all have our ups and downs.. its not always going too easy on the recovery front. Just try your hardest too keep clean and by happy in life. We only get one.
Still clean negroni?
@@henrycooper2401 he got fired for stealing and using the money to shoot
My triggers are when my eyelids open. So true. If you haven’t lived it you just don’t know.
Valerie Barriere u said it best.
My triggers are people it seems. I don't think about H or othet opiates when I'm away from them..Its always the people, places and things
Word.
It's about removing triggers
@@davidholt2589 I totally get that for sure!!!
1 month clean of Fentanyl & Heroin. Stay strong to everyone that needs to hear it.
Good job! I’m hooked on benzo, it’s hard as hell to quit. Stay strong brother 🙏🏽
One day at a time:-). Keep going!!!!
Hell ya dude keep strong
👏👏👏👏
keep going strong. there’s always light at the end of the tunnel❤️
If anyone is curious... Brandon just celebrated 5 years of sobriety.
Good luck to anyone trying to start or continue their own. I think about you guys everyday.
Thank you! I was very curious and was gonna look it up 😊
Nice!! God for Brandon. I have had one relapse in 12 years clean, I'm only human, we all are only human
So glad to hear that
HELL F*CK YEAH!!! CONGRATS BRANDON!!!
Thanks Nathan! I overdosed last Thursday. Im staying away from shit.
20 years of addiction, lost it all a million times. Treatments after programs, after county jails…
And here I am. Will be sober 1 year in 3 days, on my mother’s 61st birthday. 09/01.
Thats a miracle.
Legend - bless you - we will make it.. congradulations and wishing you the best
❤️
Congratulations can’t wait to say that
I work in addiction counseling.
No matter how many times you've been in rehab, in treatment, in intensive outpatient, don't give up hope. I've seen folks fail for years, then suddenly put themselves back together, sober up, and have a truly free life.
It's never too late to rebuild who you are into who you want to be.
We're all cheering you on. We might be corny, naive, or whatever, but we honestly care about you, and want for you to succeed. It hurts when you don't, but it makes everything worthwhile when you do.
Get help today.
8 months sober, 12 years and numerous treament centers later. I have never stayed sober this long
I can't count how many times I've been to detox for alcohol, been to hell and back. Over 9 months sober now.
Never give up.
This helped to today. Bless you
@@thatsthat7418 amazing!! Are you still sober?
Watching this has inspired me to go into treatment for my alcoholism and anxiety. I sent Brandon a msg on Instagram thanking him, he replied back within 3 hours sending me luck. What a legend!
Wow what awesome dude
Wow, what a good dude
I’ve been telling myself for years that I’m not an alcoholic.
& for the first time ever....today..... I can admit my addiction to myself.
I’m less than 24 hours sober. But you guys help me not feel alone in my struggle.
Thank you to everyone who’s reading this.
For years I did the same went by thinking I was okay! That I can control my self! Go by years till now I can admit it I been wrong! Takes loosing it all to realize your an issue. The pain can change you potentially ! But the remembering the what “if’s” will deff hit you!
Hello Nicole..I'm 3 hours with no drink, I'm about to go to bed. Tonight I'm praying for myself and now you that tomorrow we have no desire to use .... please pray for me tonight thank you x
Awesome! Remember one day at a time. Those days stack up n become months then the months become yrs and the control u finally have in life is the best feeling you will ever have or have ever felt from those days of alcoholism. God looking back I dont miss it
@@aaronwoodhead2964 I'm in the same boat! You are not alone.
I hope you're doing okay. Sobriety is the only way out of the black hole of alcoholism. It's so scary and uncomfortable to get sober, but please know you are NOT alone.
I appreciate your honesty and vulnerability. ❤
I'm thinking and praying for you tonight and am thankful for your comment.
Great job Nicole ! I’m an alcoholic in recovery . All we have to do is get another 24 , but by the grace of God , we will
My son is in rehab right now. He called me and told me to watch your documentary. Very inspiring. I've been through years of heart ache with my brothet who we always thought we would have to bury him. After many years of treatment he is finally sober. I am so proud of my son to go to treatment on his own before he became my brother. Thank you for this video. God is giving you a job to help others and you will.
Please check back and let us know how he is doing. I been there especially at a younger age. If it's happening to you and him it's happening to all of us. ❤️ ✌️
69 years old, working on year 22 of sobriety. Everyone has their own recovery talk.
But once you've got some clean time, Life becomes a friend instead of a test of endurance.
22 years for me also. The simple life..God's either everything or he's nothing. Be blessed.
Great. You give me hope ❤️
@@BB-fv2nf 💪grab life
Well said sir!!! I needed to read this for me personally rn...Ive been ran thru the wash so to speak and faced some tough challenges but i will use this as a mantra for me now....that last sentence is power fulll
there is a lot of wisdom and experience in that short sentence.....#SALUTE #TIPSHAT
1 month sober of heroin and coke. I've been doing so good that one of my ex-friend offered heroin to me and I denied it.
Damn your better than me so hard to deny. half the time i want to.stop but when i start getting sick that all goes put the window
Good shit homie. Keep it going bro
Congrats Man stay on your Path
and keep denying denying and denying. you have made it this far, dont fuck it up again!!!! do yourself and your loved ones that favor!! You can do it!
Fucking amazing man, love ya hope you’re doing well
2 years off of opiates today.
How long would you say it took to feel normal again? Did you do it cold Turkey?
Well fuckin done!
That's great. Well done..Good job you should be proud
Great job! My 2 year is 6/30!
@@francineemma2051 takes roughly a week tops. If you're only on heroin. But you can start feeling a lot better after about 3 or 4 days... Better if you can do it cold Turkey. As using other drugs to lessen the withdrawals will only stretch out the detoxing process. I inow 3-4 days can seem like forever when you're actually going through it. But hang in there.. Maybe s sleeping pill at night after the 4th day. But I wouldn't try it much sooner. I've done a medicated detox and a non medicated detox.. The medicated was rapid reduction using Subutex. They gave it yo me 3 times a day for 3 days. She only took it twice a day and 3rd day once. The remainder of the 4 days was them monitoring me. Thst was s pretty easy detox. Although some left after the 3rd day. To go shoot up the subutex, that they were diverting. They must have been doing it tough. To go yo detox yo get drugs...lol.
But they were there for the wrong reasons.
Good luck to you..
My name is Brandon and seeing this video helped a lot today I used to and still do struggle with alcoholism but I just touched 60 days sober yesterday and I’m so blessed I never thought I could make it happen . Sobriety is one of the best things I could’ve done for myself . If your reading this your not alone you don’t have to give up .
Thank you 🙏🏽
100 weeks + 1 day alcohol free. Typing this brings tears to my eyes. If I can stop, anyone can.
Thank you Mike for being sober! I’m 2 days clean and I can’t wait to be 100 weeks
I tell people that all the time Mike. I was as bad as I could be without being dead. Treatment, meetings, and higher powers, and I’ve been clean since August 23, 2016. Thank God. So yeah, anyone can do it!!!
Wonderful real story
Wow
I hope I can do it. I am tired and begging God!
I’m so proud of everyone who is staying sober. You are strong!
Thank you. U made me tear up. Thank you for that. My heart matches my brain. GOD BLESS YOU IN EVERY AREA OF UR LIFE. THERE IS A GOD. HIS NAME IS JESUS CHRIST. 12 STEPS OF AA WORKS EVERY TIME A PERSON EMBRACES THE STEPS. ANYTHIN ELSE U HEAR IS A LIE. THE DISEASE OF ADDICTION IS A KILLER AND A DESTROYER. ITS A LIAR A CHEAT AND A THEIF. ITS A MURDERER.
Scott Davidson amen thank you for speaking the truth tonight! May it cast out all lies and darkness, I pray my resolve to escape this hell strengthens as I’m worn out.🙏🏼
@@playdough691 If someone has NOT told u recently...I LOVE YOU. GO TO ANY LENGTH BABE. I DO. YOU ARE WORTH IT. 💘
Thanks that means so much just hearing someone saying it.
Thx
Struggling 42 days clean off heroin with no methadone no suboxone
You got it girl! Dont give up❤
No matter how bad shit gets you can always turn it around. Dont give up!
U got this
Update
youre doing amazing. Sometimes dont think of it as one day. Think of it as one HOUR at a time. We get waves o panic and doubt and huge NEED for our drug, but remember thats how the disease affects your brain. It still is telling you that you NEED the H like you need water to survive. But try to remember this is what your brain has been mis-WIRED to do. Try to remember those wires have to be fixed and re-wired into a healthy place. Youre still in the process. It sadly takes a while to do, but DONTthrow it all away! You went through the hardest part with the physical withdrawals and now you gotta keep fighting! Youve got this! Please update and let us know how youre doing! Us fellow addicts are here for you!
When he said “Somewhere along the line that party became a full time job that paid nothing but pain and misery.” That hit close man.
2 weeks clean from alcohol, porn and binge eating. Year off of harder drugs. If I can quit all that you can too. Stay the course everyone!
Congratulations man keep going, hope to say the same in 2 weeks.
Wow that's alot to overcome ..u shud be very proud of urselves guys
Hope you're still doing well my brother
Porn is the hardest
Sometimes you don’t see it happening until it’s too late. Sucks. I’m starting to see it now
Brandon, you are a huge inspiration to me!!!
295 days sober!!
johnnyscifi awesome job, my friend.
Hows it going?
We are Strangers......but I am PROUD OF YOU..
johnnyscifi keep it going, one day at a time is all you can do
12 days clean, I believe in me.
Gianmarco Perez i do to 🙌🏻
So do I
Gianmarco Perez yes!! Keep going!!!!
I believe in you
I believe in you too!
I remember watching this in the living room in rehab with about 8 of my mates about 3 years ago. I was the only alcoholic. Everyone else was there for heroin or meth. And it didn't matter. He spoke volumes to all of us.
2 years sober now.
❤️
As a struggling addict ( 30 days sober now ), this is the most powerful speech about addiction that I have ever seen. So real, so true. Brandon, thank you. You are a treasure. Here's to a sober life - it is now my number one priority.
4 months sober. I listen to Brandon Novak everyday. You are quick to forget.
I watched this video while withdrawing, looking for light at the end of the tunnel somehow no matter how impossible It seemed. I can proudly say I’m 2 years sober right now!🙏
Jesse Napientek I'm VERY happy for you... I am on my day 1 again, how did you go about getting to 2 years? Please include details like how you dealt with boredom and cravings.
That’s so AMAZING 🤩
I’m doing it now. Day four. Praying it gets easier. And I stay strong
@@Jamiegirl79 update?
Fuck bro that’s awesome I’m currently kicking 140 of methadone it tells me I can use other drugs to feel better I have been shooting meth for 3 days I’m in psychosis 3 weeks off the methadone I can’t keep a fucking needle out my arm I’d sell my soul for one fucking minute of peace
How are yall today?! My name is Chase and I'm an alcoholic, but I'm not today. I had to start small, like 'I'm not drinking right now'. A while back I moved up a bit to 'I'm not drinking today'. I quit worrying about 'tomorrow' because it will take care of itself if I stay sober today. Yall have a great today.
Excellent. Thank you.
you’ll always be an alcoholic. this is a life time disease. it will never go away but there are remedies. things such as the steps that teach valuable lessons to combat this illness. don’t let it fool you, by saying you are no longer an alcoholic is when things go south.
"I have a disease that tells me I don't have a disease" has stuck with me. I am incredibly proud of you . I appreciate your story more than you could know. My DOC is alcohol but could have easily become other things despite who I am as a person at my core. In my soul. I pass your story along to anyone I can. I am 29 days....again. I have struggled with relapse and rehab. But I am not a bad person. We are sick people. I am finding myself this time in the hardest and most real way than I have ever pursued in the past. I thank you Brandon. I hope someday our paths will cross in recovery. My passion is loving, helping and supporting others, especially those who others may see as lost causes. ❤️❤️❤️ No one is a lost cause. Everyone deserves love, support and happiness.
To be able to wake up in the morning, and not feel like there’s a 50 pound box of despair and desperation resting on your chest is a beautiful thing.
Wow. I’d love to have that weight lifted.
U can! It is possible! Hell with that demon! You're too good for it, I don't even know u and I know that. I promise heaven on earth is possible @BS17 u know this, cuz you've probably seen hell. Take that box off, and rise with that middle finger and scream "f##k you addiction, not today". I love y'all, my fellow warriors.
This shit hit so hard💔
@@BS-dq1kz gotta get sober brotha I'm trying too I wake up after a night of getting fxked up and it's the worst feeling in the world takes me days to recover the anxiety the sadness the guilt knowing I'm falling further and further behind each time.
@@BS-dq1kz its the most amazing thing of being sober by far. Just not waking up every morning feeling like shit and having to think ''i have to do that shit allll over again for another day"
He picked up the first time I called... thats whats up. An addict helping another addict stay clean.
He is the real deal!
Michael Dececco can i please get that number? i need help so fucking bad. i’m reaching for anything. i’m currently sleeping in my car in a walmart parking lot with no heat. and instead of trying to better my situation i’m worried about my next shot. i’m begging for help. i want my fuckin mom. i have no one. please let me get this number.
610-635-9092
Jeff VanWinkle's I Want Oblivion All The Time 610-635-9092 Wishing you all the best!
That is very cool of him, brother. I wish you well in your recovery process. I plan on beginning mine in the near days to come.
Day 1. Im 30 and I have nothing to show for myself because of addiction.
Im tired. Im checking into rehab.
Thanks Novak
Boondock Taint how did you make out
hope youre better man, god bless your journey . you can do it!.
This comment is 9 months old.. I hope you come back and give us an update . Best wishes.
Hope you're still sober my friend!
Hope you are living clean and easy!
I’m 1 day sober .I’m going to continue working hard day by day . God please help me not turn back🙏🏼
How’s it going so far?
I've been there myself i was hooked on heroin Xanax and methadone today im happy to say im a business owner and clean for years
How?
That methadone is hard to get off of.
I'm in the process of getting off of it for good.
@@MyCatInABox Try Kratom
@@aphysique Kratom helped me get off of suboxone after 4 years. It's a Wonderful plant. However, addicts need to be vigilant with their recovery. Don't try to turn kratom into a crutch the same way we used pills, heroin, methadone or suboxone. Best of luck to everyone.
That's great.
I was just in a treatment center and Brandon Novak came and spoke to us. Hes really good
He spoke last month at my daughters rehab in Florida
Glad to know he’s doing well
Watched this in rehab. 3 years ago
Thank you, Brandon. 885 days sober today.
You are not alone.
I watched this in Rehab too
Fucking A 885 is crazy congratulations man. Hopefully I can get to one
how did u watch youtube at rehab, they gave us tablets but no youtube😒. im about to probably go back cuz i started opiates, my ex left me so ive been indulging more to cover up that heartbreak but its not just her, its everything i been thru life just beat tf outa me.
@@AlmightyLoudHey there! It's the hardest thing overcoming stuff like heartbreaks and disappointments especially when you're an addict but believe that it's always darkest before the light. Seek help if you have to, talk to someone and most importantly take it in stride. Always remember that people are out here going through worse stuff than you. You gotta seize your destiny by putting your recovery first. Godspeed!
fuck yeah homie
I have 38 days clean today. They play your story at the rehab I went to in the men's group. I heard so much about it that I had to listen to it. I've been home 4 days. I've been to 7 meetings. I'm being put back together and the world is falling in place. Thank you 💞
This is the least boring talk on drugs I've ever seen. His stories and examples come from a place of truth with no sugar coating. I have nothing but respect for his want to help others and having the strength to overcome his battles. Your my hero man!
Amazing how honest he was in this Video
The Lord works in mysterious ways
I’m 2 and a half years sober , and i listen to this pretty much everyday . It honestly keeps me clean . Thank you Brandon . 🖤
"I have a disease that tells me I do not have a disease"
Never a truer word said
Amen!!!!!
Amen
Just getting back into sobriety after a minor slip up. This video is helping and will continue to help.
Keep going, bro. Take it a Day at a time. Have you tried a 12 step programme?
One day at a time tom, keep up the good work!
you got this. keep it up.
Minor? It's always major
Haven't counted but the times I've watched this and not picked up the bottle is probably in the hundreds. 4 years on July 29th. Thank you Brandon Novack.
This video has saved me from relapsing as well. It’s so powerful.
A year ago i was crying while watching this... now i am 80 days sober buy realize i am an addict for life
Today is my day one, prayers to everyone on this journey.
Keep going man! And just be proud of you’re self when you lay in bed sober at night. 🙏🏽
That’s great, one day at a time, you can do this.
Hopefully ur on day 6 now
Keep it up friend , we need you in this world!!
congratulations!!!
Spent 2 months in hell to get sober. First 10 days with zero sleep, laying in bed crying to myself. It's been almost 8 years now and I remind myself every day of what I had to go through to be free again. I love seeing people on this side of the line.
Can u help me I want to be normal so bad
^ get clean, get out of your comfort zone by telling ppl/ at meetings what is going on, that imo will be the first step, pray and mean what you say, ^ all of this I’m saying is going to be hard at first, but from my experience you have to get out of your comfort zone and do things you would normally not do or nothing is going to change, each day after this will likely get easier, but your likely going to have multiple hard days it’s just the reality
@@tyronwhite5739
You are normal. It’s what you do and what it does to you that’s not normal. You are worth living free. I’ve been clean and sober for over 18 years. I focused on the ‘ No Matter What “ slogan and I have never use again. Love yourself. You are worth it just like him , me and everyone else
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
To what drug you have been addicted too? 🙂
@@tyronwhite5739What drug are you on? 🙂
Today is my day one.
AWESOME!
Aussie_Trekka You might have a few of those. Each one is a new chance. Stumbling will happen so don't be ashamed if you do. Just keep it in your head that you want change and picture it. And each day do this. It gives you direction and planning. Keeping your mind busy on useful things to you works well. Look up behavioral conditioning if you want more science backed info on how to stay the course and meet your goals.
make a meeting
call me 3478013041
Aussie_Trekka stay strong brother. Every day is a new opportunity to be the person YOU want to be.
29 days clean from years of IV fentanyl use. Every day I’m further from that hell, the easier it gets.
This is awesome, best wishes to you bro, stay strong no matter what
29 days is right around when I started sleeping again semi normally awesome! That’s when it’s gets way better
@@xmikeox your username and the op's username lmfaooooo
Update?
Still doing well man?
24 hours sober from alcohol. One day at a time. 🙏🏻
That’s the hardest day to get ! Keep it up
Hope ur still well.
How’s it going?
Don’t stop
How are you today Rosalia??
I watch this video a ton of times, i love the way he puts addiction into words and how this disease works, im sitting here 10 days clean after 3 decades of addiction to every drug known, drs left me on methadone for 27 years out my 30 years addiction which NEVER helped, drs treat drug problems with more drugs? Its crazy!! But i always come back to this video every week because i get so much out brandons share.. thank you to narcotics anonymous & your share Brandon.. Xx
Put this on to fall asleep to something...never fell asleep. Deep stuff, to anybody battling addiction, YOU GOT THIS 💪🏼🙏🏼
My 5 years clean date is the 21st of October 2020
Congratulations God bless
Huge achievement, congratulations🙏🏼❤️
Happy anniversary
Happy 5 years man. Grats
Congratulations. You have no idea how much happiness you bring to the people around you
5 years clean from oxy and alcohol.
Keep up the good work....
Hey! Are you having trouble with Sleep & Anxiety?? Right now, I'm giving away (FREE Sample) of "any" of my Potent (All Natural) supplements. I'm a local company in Lexington, NC, looking to help the community. Too many people are on pharmaceutical prescriptions that don't do the job, and cause terrible side effects. My supplements are (Very Potent & All Natural) and currently changing the lives of many people. If you have (Any) questions feel free to contact and receive your (Free Sample)
Well done! You should be proud
@@SrtKillz12345 i would like to know more about your free samples wilcoxdrake25@gmail.com
Good job my friend ❤ stay strong
Almost 2 year clean from alcohol. 14 months from all other drugs . God bless anyone fighting this disease
Got a number ? I need someone to talk to … I’m 22 and I’ve been addicted to fentanyl for 2 years…. I’m tired… I want to just be free
this video just stoped me from picking up a bag
Hope your still sober and doing well!
Hey man, use Kratom in the short term to help ease the withdrawal.
Remember bro, this video stopped you, if your struggle any more this video will still be here.
Best wishes!¡!
It's sad that we addicts waisted our life's and money on our addiction!! As addicts we spent all we had on it. We didn't eat sleep or have anything, but waisted life.
Anyway imma cut this short.
Sobriety is the only way, you'll never be happy or have anything being active in addiction!!!
Hope you're still sober, if not try again.
Looseel Scott I’ve been using Kratom for a few months now. It helps a lot.
That's great. Keep it up and you will get there
Almost 30 days sober :)
God Bless you always x
Good job! Are you still going strong? Ive gotten sober before but relapsing this time, im struggling just trying to get the first day.
Hey how are y'all doing with your battles? I hope and pray each and every one of y'all have beat the demons and come out on top! God bless and stay strong, I know exactly how it feels
💯💯💯
30 days is awesome! Every day is!! I hope you're still doing well!☺️🖤
I met Novak, and Bam, in the philly airport years ago. He was a very nice guy, and talked to me when he didn't need to. I hope he is doing well and still fighting the good fight.
Made me cry! I have been clean18 months!! N I needed to hear this story. To keep me my head up. Ppl have been beating me down bc of me being clean n dealing with my life. Thank you for sharing your story!!
“loitering with the intent to recover” that hit me hard. Thank you Novak
"My trigger is when my eyelids are open" Brilliant. Hear that..
My trigger is breathing. Hear that too, my friend.
OUCH yep, my therapist asked me about triggers and I said I was way past that "just walking down the sidewalk"
I watched this video right before picking up my 9 month chip in a Crystal Meth Anonymous meeting. It really inspired me to share openly about my story. 🏅🏅🏅
How... how'd you do it?!!
Congratulations sweetheart. 💗⚘🕊
Congrats! Your comments a few months old so you should have got your one year or coming up soon? You are a warrior, the mental agony of meth is one of the worst experiences ever and sometimes I still don't feel normal. Hope you are still kicking ass 💟
All the best in life!
heather zirkle Were all warriors as long as we don’t give up the fight! How long were you in addiction and how much time do you have?
5 months sober thanks to this 5 years ago I found out the power of sobriety and knowing I’m not alone.
That's amazing! I pray you got 6 months now! If not, keep coming back!
❤️
This is honestly the most accurate video about addiction I’ve ever watched. Everything he says I can relate too. This is fucking powerful
Sure is . On my as we speak to try sort my head out and get help from this centre I know. Not aloud see my 4 yr old son cos of all this . Watching this on the way x
On my way * meant
I guess we’are beating around rhe bush there. Around details. No deep detrminants
Same.I needed to hear this man speak
Me too. I'd come out of detox or rehab . Easily have everything set up in the palm of my hand to get back on my feet, and blow it every time until I understood. And it took me 30 years to "understand " Addiction is a bitch
As a mother of an addict, of multiple addicted children. This truly helped me understand. Thank you
Strong mom
Same here
God bless you. My parents left me alone ...im 40. When you wake up and realize you're alone..and no one is going to enable you or entertain the sickness.......forced me to survive and pick myself up . Me and God. Long journey. I pray God gives you strength to be tough when need be...it will save their lives
I'm on my third a day clean of alcohol please pray for me. I'm tired of this demon I wanna live sober again.
How u doin bud
Same here
I am here with you once it starts it dont stop
Juanita Dunn, I am on day 1... again, got you in my prayers. We will win this❤💪🏿
My second day withdrawing off of fentanyl this story speaks for a lot of people
update?
I'm on day two also my friend I needed to hear this
Whenever I feel like going back I watch this video, 7 years clean and 3 kids that love me, you can do this, you can overcome that addiction
i had my whole rehab watch this. 15 plus people. loved it. this is our 3rd time watching it. 8 months clean
It’s a powerful video for sure
Thinking about sobriety currently, thanks for the comment.
Something about Novak is so familiar. Reminds me of the person I once was or maybe still is. That part of my life lives right next to me at all times waiting for their time to finish me off for good. BUT NOT TODAY SATAN, IM COVER IN THE BLOOD OF THOSE WHO WEREN'T SO LUCKY. THEY SHEILD ME FROM EVIL AND CAST ME THE STRENGTH TO CONTINUE OF ANOTHER DAY. LET GO AND LET JESUS HANDLE IT.
@@anythingspossible. He is us all that's why we are here my friend
Sounds like a good group of guys your lucky hope your clean
I’ve watched this 3 times. I just got out of detox yesterday. It was hell. I hallucinated the entire time..opioids...over 500 mgs of oxy a day, about 22 a day.. didn’t care, are them like candy, stole, lied., lost a ton of shit. This video GOT ME INTO DETOX. Your life is so worth it. I’m in a bunch of great recovery programs now. 6 days sober, but I’m going a day at a time: thank you, Brandon. You helped save my fucking life. With tears in my eyes, i thank you from the bottom of my heart. If you are struggling..... you can do it. You are worth it.
I’m in same dose it’s hard smh idk what to do or who to ask for help
thats a hefty dose, i couldnt maintain the oxy anymore and the fentynal monster took over. month and a half clean. praying for ya
You still doing good?
@@wodiberappin8624 Attend AA or NA meetings bro
Trust me trust me get locked into a treatment for 75 days
Only the greatest admiration for you Brandon I am in recovery 14 months and life is just womdeeful
My name is Parker and I'm an alcoholic crack addict. 35 days sober today and 4 days into rehab. It's not that I can't use; I don't use. I am not a product of my circumstances; I am a product of MY decisions. 💜
I really love how u worded that....I hope ur still going strong
That’s so beautifully said 🥰
I hope your still doing well 🥰🥰
Stay strong there buddy! 🙌🏻🤘🏻🤗
Parker Regan hope you are doing great!
25 days clean from Suboxone! Feeling better than ever!
Keep it up :)
Good job ,keep it up!
Remember what Novak said about the guy who saw him at 17 18 leave it behind now and you can have all the beauty in the world that you don't know exists.
Shawna Love . How did you do it sweetheart ? I've been on this shit for 8 years and I can't see a end
That's awesome...don't look back...be a good statistic....God bless you...
3 years ago i was addicted to pin killers... my life was falling apart rapidly.. my girlfriend of 7 years left me. Because of my addiction i lost my mind my car my job.. the only one who didnt give up on me was my mother. No matter how bad the devil had his hand on my soul.. she truly belived i could fight off the demons.... i was jeading towards death fast. God rest her soul she passed away last Christmas... im now 3 years sobor and stronger then ever. I have her ashes in a gold cross necklace that i wear ever day. To remind me of how much she has made me a better person. My mind has been a blur i forget things sometimes and i feel that all i can do is push forward and keep my faith with her and god.. this meditating music has helped keep me at peace. Stay alive strive for better theres alwaysgoing to be a rainy day.
That's beautiful words brother I hope it stuck.
His story is making me cry because I am at my rock bottom with alcohol and addiction standing on top of an overpass a week ago about ready to jump but something told me not to
I hope you are doing better. Please stay safe. We believe in you ❤
God bless you 🙏
Wishing you all the best.
Congratz Novak. Ryan would be proud.
This made me cry and I'm a grown ass man, well done Novak your future is now looking bright! Much love brother from England..
Hadley Savory its definitely a heavy subject especially if you've been through it like I have personally. Its hard for me not to tear up at times when I watch things like this. So ur not alone. I'm in the US but have family in Cornwall. Do u guys have as big a drug problem over there like we do here in the US or is it about the same? Just curious
David Mays Binge drinking is our major problem in England
David Mays I think England is the worst in Europe for drugs. I think it could be about the same as the USA, I guess we are lucky that our medical system is not trying too get us addict as well.
I am an alcoholic.
It’s hard to just be “done” with alcohol.
My drinks just wash away who I was, I don’t even know who I am.
I’ve lost friends when I’ve opened up, because I just front a sober life and appearance.
I’m a loser drunk, who functions well but knows how shitty they’ve become.
A ghost of themselves.
I’ve grown to hate myself, because I drink, and know I can change. I don’t change, and it’s a horrible cycle.
I don’t know how to live life without alcohol... “just don’t drink” right?
I will try again.
You can do it one day at a time!
Hey there, I’m with you, I understand exactly how you feel. It suck!! Hopefully tomorrow will be the day I get fixed right? I feel the intensity about everything you said. But my thing isn’t alcohol, it’s all drugs. Anything that will change the way I feel. Even if I don’t like the feeling of a certain substance, I’m ok with it as long as it’s creating a different feeling inside my mind. I’d prefer ANYTHING to normalcy. It’s sad....
I don’t know anything else about you hun, and I don’t think I need to. That’s you.... and I’m not a therapist or counselor and I’m definitely nothing of importance. but Gods honest truth, my Father has the cure for us. Hit me up if you can. Insurectmetal@gmail.com my name is Joe
I feel such empathy for other people like me who have been cursed with addictive personalities, I've been an alcoholic since I was seventeen years old. If there is one thing I am thankful for, it's that I never picked up heroin, because I know I would be dead by now.
It's okay not to know who you are, you have time to figure it out. Keep trying, one day at a time, and if that is too much, one minute at a time. Sending you love, hugs, and strength.
Oh, my sweet love! I know understand your hurt. I'm a high functioning alcoholic so I too, hit the wine everynight and since I'm a closet drinker..so, only my husband and kids know my suffer and have seen me at my worst, when I drink to much. I try soooo much but, I just want to give up on life at time. Keep trying and hang in there. ❤
I saw this years ago and thought to myself "13 times in rehab. Ive got forever to go...". Sobriety just never seemed possible. I should have known better, my earliest memories were going to the methadone clinic with my grandparents (they raised me as their son), they warned me. Obviously i didn't listen. I remember all the times i was in tears telling my grandfather i was never going to become something other than a junkie and him telling me i didnt know what life would bring ans he never gave up on me. Lost the relationship with the girl ive never stopped loving, i should be married. Dope changed all that. Once youre strung out for so long you dont understand that the gray world you see before you doesn't stay that way. I got clean with the help of methadone, peer support, sober living etc. I realized how many years id not felt happiness. I woke up this morning at 5 and was thrilled to go to work, i believe ill go back to school in the not too distant future and become a chemical dependency counselor and give people like myself the chamce to be happy and give their kids the childhood i was blessed to have and went to waste because of dope. On the 21st of this month ill have a year. If you read this, I love you and wish you the best
That's awesome 👍
Easily one of the most profound, real, and just heartbreaking stories about addiction. Brandon is a very wise man and his way of showing you his world with words is just... Visceral.
Holy shit Ive always thought of this guy as the greasy dude from Viva La Bam and Jackass, but I was wrong. He's a amazingly intelligent, articulate human being with important lessons to teach.
Same. I thought he was some loser dirtbag junkie. I'm glad he got his life together and has a purpose in life. Well done Brandon
@Katrina From Aus i thought bam got clean
Katrina From Aus Steveo is doing very, very well!!!
He’s a really engaging speaker. He holds your attention very well. That’s a talent. Kinda sad tho.
Well he was a greasy dude back in the day on Viva la Bam. But not anymore
I first watched this video after one year of sobriety four years ago today. I come back to this video every year on this date. I will always tell people that quitting drinking was the best decision I ever made. I'll drink presence/consistency over alcohol/poison any day. Keep fighting!