There’s always a guy who watches in silence and never commented online before. This time it’s me. Just wanted to say thanks for opening up for us because I can really relate to everything you say and it feels incredibly good that others feel the same way. I’m sure it is very helpful for many others even though they don’t comment or like anything as I usually do. Thanks for the video. Hope you keep going and let us be part of your journey.
45 days clean from weed, your 6 months video was the inspiration i needed to begin this journey. I had thought about quitting many times and would always say tomorrow is the day but never follow through
hey man, could you tell me how its been going? How long did the widrawal symptons last, also have you noticed any benefits like more productivity after those 45 days?
Ex heroin & cocaine addict here. Dorian, I’m proud of you brother! I’m about 2 months clean. You are an inspiration, my guy. Keep doing what you are doing…you’re killing it
I’m just over a year sober from weed and alcohol, and I can confirm, everything he said hit the mark. You feel in control of your life, and you accomplish things you couldn’t before.
I’ve watched many videos searching for motivation to quit something. The battle is scary but listening to you speak was a very genuine experience man. Your reasons for quitting and smoking are so similar to my struggles. It helps to know that you got through your struggles and it makes me feel like I can too. Don’t worry about the way you’re conveying the message because the way you speak is very understandable
Brilliant, relateable comment❤this man is helping sooo many people be able to not only imagine quitting pot, but actually fooking Doing It! I havent felt Hope in....in umm...idk actually (since i started smoking pot?!😅) We Got Dis🎉
on day 6 of sobriety from marijuana, and day 10 for alcohol. thank you for sharing your story. the part where you mentioned really wanting and being ready to quit resonated so much with me, it's like I knew this time I could commit and do it. I know I have a long way ahead of me but videos like this are making me feel like it's possible. thank you and I wish you all the best on your continued journey of sobriety.
I have been smoking weed habitually (all day) since i was probably 20 years old. Im almost 38 and throughout those years i have quit for 4 years, two years, 1 years a few months, but always went back. I always did me best to maintain a certain level of success and prioritize accordingly. The truth is that the times when im not smoking my success levels sky rocket, my relationships imrove and so does my health, both mental and physical. Your videos strike a cord with me. Its like we think we get to a point where you think you can take a hit or two here and there, then its every weekend, then its every night, then its during the day on the weekends, then its all freaking day, within a month or so it just always goes back. I really think it takes alot of courage to admit that once you start you just arent in control at all. I just quit again yesterday before stumbling onto your videos and this time its for good. I understand that im way better off without it and that i cant regulate my intake and that its never going to change, Its way too accessible. Drinking however ive been able to keep to a weekend or occasional thing in recent years, but thats the next one that needs to go. I have a great family, successful business and honestly i want to just breath that all in clean and sober 100% of the time one day. I dont understand why we self medicate and i just want it to end. I appreciate your videos, congrats on one year and i hope one day i too have the courage to make a video, even if it helps one person. Keep it up man. Your better off. Thank you
Bro this video and your comment truly mean so much. Thank you for this cause just like the video, it’s helping me continue my journey. Been off and on weed myself and finally made the choice to move on for good🙏🏾 came across your comment and it really helped push me
Congratulations on your sobriety! I watched your 6 month video 3 months ago when I made the decision to quit for good. I'm now 8 days sober. At 58 I realized how negatively smoking weed has affected ALL aspects of my life. I smoked every day since around 19 years old up until now, with the exception of 2 inpatient rehabs and a few periods of short sobriety. It's not possible to be more addicted to it than I was. Both inpatient's I was the only one there for weed addiction. Marijuana is SO seductive. It was my best friend, my lover, my religion, and my top priority all waking hours. Thank you for you help! xoxo
@LisbonLadd it sucks. You need to recognize that it's going to suck but also recognize that the reason you want to quit is because the addiction sucks too. Personally I contacted a pharmacist and explained the situation. I explained that sleep was the biggest issue I had when I tried to stop previously. They recommended Doxylamine, an OTC antihistamine that promotes drowsiness. It took a big longer to kick it but I slept great last night without weed for the first time in a while. Just know that Doxylamine can increase your likelihood for Alzheimer's and dementia if abused. Use it for the first week to get past the worse of it. Then Chuck that too.
You are definitely helping people in the same addictive situation like myself. I am 2 days in and already trying to bargain by telling myself I can buy the cartridge now & wait to smoke when my rib pain dissipates. Stupid bargain. Just setting myself up for more pain. It's time for me to do the same. Hang up my smoking belt and call it quits. Thanks again for sharing. Your right ....this first week is Hell Week.
Only 2 days in without weed. I’ve been smoking everyday for a few years now. It’s been rough, but videos like this really help me to keep going. Your 6 month sobriety video is what inspired me to stop. I feel like I’ve lost myself over the years and it’s quite scary. I really look forward to getting to know myself again
I used opioids/cocaine and alcohol since I was 18 . I quit the last 2 years ago but my alcohol addiction got completely out of control. I drank every day for 2 years straight. Alcohol turned me into a monster. My love of my life is on the verge of leaving me . I destroyed everything I loved . Sober for 82 days now
Just wanted to say that your first 6 month video was so inspiring. I watched it two days and then this video now. The first video blew my mind. Literally everything u said like literally was me. It felt like I was the one talking. U took all the emotions feeling and words I couldn’t say and said it. Were the same age and been smoking for 25 years. Also same as u I was a high functioning stoner. Like nobody would guess I was amoking 20 times a day. Did bodybuilding competitions two jobs kids and all other kinds of activities. Your first video is what gave me the motivation to wanna stop. I mean I already wanted to do it but when I saw your video something just clicked. I’m day 4 no weed and it does suck bad but doing it for the right reasons is making it a bit easier. Thanks for sharing!
“I felt like I didn’t know who I was sober. I felt like I didn’t know who I was period.” Resonated with me heavily. This is the kind of self-awareness that arises when you commit to sobriety and force yourself to live life without the crutches of substance that used to define you. Way to go man and wishing you many more years of self-actualization! Nearing 6 months myself and feel like an entirely different person in the best way…
@ I feel you on that! It was definitely an adjustment for me to get back to only having sex sober and tbh it felt a little underwhelming at first BUT now 10 months into sobriety I can honestly say sex feels great again. (I’ve also tried to cut out masturbation which personally I needed to do … Have had a few relapses but not giving up)
I've been smoking for the last 14 years, I'm 29 now, and I think about quitting every day. I already know for sure that it's destroying my life and me, but every time it gets to evening my brain finds excuses and we are already standing in the store buying pot.... I really want to get rid of it, hopefully someday I'll be able to do it. Thank you for this video...congratulations on this success.
I feel ya. I live in Oregon, its everywhere, its highgrade, its dirtcheap. Makes it dbly hard to quit, even tho i dont get stoned ever, tolerance so damn high, smoke all day all night and i feel trapped in my life. I know God put this man in my face when i typed "i cant quit pot". I feel inspired. And less afraid to do it!
@@Yossiloveu that is what i do not get... after a few days, the HIGH, is not even real anymore. my cousin got me into it, and i always tell him "cmone dude, take a break with me, its WAYYYY better after" i am glad i manage do do it for a few days, then atleast a week break. this way you get the best high, and you have no depri/grumpy phase after. maybe it is also because people in the US, generally smoke WAY more? hope you guys make it, good luck!
It takes a lot to open up like this man. I resonate with what you said many times. It’s not easy to control those things as they are made to control you & you are an inspiration. I hope this message finds you well. Keep up the great quality work.
Dorian, thank you for your motivation, it is so important right now. I have seen myself in every word you told. Today is my 2nd day of quitting weed...last time I lasted 38 days. I am 33 years old now. I have been smoking every day for 11 years and now I have come to understand how much weed is ruining my life. I have noticed that with marijuana it is becoming more and more difficult to make decisions. It turns you into a soft personality who cannot even decide what to eat today, let alone more serious things. My problem is that I do not see the balance, if I smoke, I smoke a lot, even though I do it in the evenings. Waking up in the morning I feel like shit and swear to quit. With the onset of evening, all I can think about is smoking and throwing off this mental stress from my head. I have brought myself to the point where now I have problems with mental health, problems in relationships with my lovely girlfriend, problems at work. Now I have come to the conclusion again that weed is distancing me from facing these problems and solving them. I became an unstable crybaby. So that's enough. Maybe when I'm 70 I'll go back to it. But as long as I can do something meaningful in my prime ages, I'll try to kick this bad habit. The weed won't dissapear but my best ages will. So I want to live this life freely and be the one who takes control. Today is my 2nd day of quitting smoking... wish me good luck! I believe in myself!
@@adrianperez4955 Hi, bro it's 19th day now. The first 10 days were so bad and my emotional state was so unstable so I quarrel with my girlfriend so hard. But this became some kind of a mirror for me. I looked at myself from aside and said: "You see how much your brain is f*cked up because this? You just lie on the couch every day when smoke and now you blow up like a nuclear bomb. Are you sure that you want it to be in your life?". After that I got ill due to such strong emotional impact. But now I see how much I've missed because of weed - it's realy seems like you've been living you life like 25%. But good news is that every day I feel better and I don't want weed in my life again. I choose sport (now I do boxing after 15 years brake), yoga, morning walks, meditition, reading books, having a good time with my girlfriend, playing guitar, being more careful to my parents, tracking in beautiful places. When I deleted weed from my brain I have time and energy. And I just enjoy this new state of mind. So if you thinking about quitting - give it a try. If you are afraid - just know that you are not alone in this.
@@adrianperez4955 hey bro! Today is 20th day, I am still holding up! Sometimes I feel gloomy and anxious, but every day, little by little I get better. Now I have more energy and time but I don’t now how to handle it yet. There are new thoughts in my head. It’s like you’ve got superpowers but can’t curb it, like Peter Parker 3 days after spider bite lol.
6 months so far for me. Looking forward to one year sober. The hardest part of it is that it's a very lonely journey and it's crazy how hard it is to find sober people with the same mindset. I'm happy though it's Sunday and I went for a long walk at 7am when most people I know are hangover in their beds 😊
i will start my alc absence today. did some really bad shit when i was drunk couple days ago... i regret everything. i think its better to stop drinking
18 years daily pot use here...i've been low key wanting to quit for a while (quit for nearly a year and a half a few years ago but still managed to fall back into it being around friends that did it and letting that get to me, thinking I could weekend warrior it, etc.) and finding your weed video was a nail in the coffin on knowing it was time again. A little over a week off it this time as of writing this, and it's shockingly less difficult than last time. I was so worried about the night sweats and nightmares that i remember lasting over a month last time quitting but I'm getting almost none of that this time. What you said about not being "ready" back then but being ready now makes a lot of sense. Thanks for sharing this stuff, it can definitely help people. We are not alone, and we can conquer this shit :)
@@worduprussia8298 yeah, about 12 days in. Doing really well, thanks for checking in with me. The nightmares have ramped up a little though. I think it might've been still saturated in my system from such heavy use, especially the past year or so. And so it took longer for my dreams to return this time. I'm still sleeping relatively well despite that, and my overall sense of self and confidence are better than they've been in years honestly. Being physical definitely helps for me, I've gotten back into calisthenics strength training and trying to start most days with a solid morning mobility routine. And it's easier to stay consistent on those now. My eye was twitching pretty badly for like 4-5 days, physical anxiety i guess but that seems mostly passed now thankfully.
Thank you for sharing your story and putting yourself in such a vulnerable position. Your words resonate with me! And they motivate me, and have stuck with me. I appreciate all of the truths that you speak.
I relate to your story and am on a similar journey. Your identity loss while on weed etc. and not knowing who you are sober - or, dreading the day you run out of stuff because you'll have to face who you are sober. I feel you
Thank you so much for providing an update. I've been so curious on how you have been doing with the addictions. Weed addiction is no joke and the detox from it is awful. Keep following your instincts on what to post on this channel, you are going in the right direction!
Hey brother, I have to say sharing your story is much appreciate and it genuinely helps people! I’m 3 days into quitting and I know for sure this time it will be permanent! I am much closer to god, I finally learned to enjoy doing the things which help to detach from addiction (meditation, yoga, workouts or simply happy in my own company when I feel lonely). This is also a great time to do it as I’m shifting my career from marketing to software development and damn do I need all the brain capacity I have to achieve it! 🙂 Stay blessed!
Sober life is so amazing. Im not even a former addict which every sober resource seems to presume. Its enough to look at the trajectory of your life and see that when substances are there your happiness is lower than when they are not. Theres nothing better than going to bed every night knowing every decision you made, good or bad, belongs to you fully, you showed up to your life and were the best version of yourself for the people that need you. What a blessing to be alive.
I'm three days sober (aiming to quit entirely but its been so hard) and the way you articulated this just gave me the second wind I needed. As difficult as its been throughout the day to fight the urge to take ONE hit, there truly is nothing better than reaching the end of your day and realizing every decision made was 100% me. Thanks for that wisdom!
Great message my friend. The serenity I have now that I'm alcohol and drug free is simply amazing. I think about how I used to feel every damn morning and It quite honestly turns my stomach. I have a bad drinking and drug problem and have for most of my life too. I know how much it takes to make this content as I have a channel about sobriety too. So thank you. Thank-you for putting yourself out there. These videos really help. ODAAT!
I'm 18 years sober from alcohol and cocaine. If you made it a year, you're in the clear. It only keeps getting better. Also you will go from craving it to begin disgusted by it. I can't stand the smell of alcohol now. Just seeing people do shots makes my stomach turn. Grats man.
Consider that A blessing from god. Imagine getting sick from the very thing you want to keep doing. Im Lucky cause i have IBS i was never able to become an alcoholic because i could never truly keep it all down without getting really sick. Stay strong Brother Proud of you
That video brought me to this one. You hit everything spot on in the quitting smoking video. I’m quitting today and was searching for videos. I’ve quit before, go off for few years then finding my way back. It’s strictly work related as I need more focus at work. Tax season is approaching. Thank you for sharing your journey. It brought more clarity to my situation.
RIGHT ON man. You telling your story sounds EXACTLY like mine would be. Weed and alcohol mostly daily for the last 20+ years myself. I've done other things along the way as well as you mentioned. I knew I need to quit both for years. Quitting alcohol came first for me as of 7 months ago. I had a hard time quitting weed at the same exact time but knew I needed to as well. So now I've not smoked in 21 days, which may not sound like a long time, but after smoking practically every day for over 20 years, it's huge. I did stop smoking for a month at the longest for a job hire 10 years ago but got right back at it. Your story sounds so much like mine it's incredible. I've not yet reached a year as you have but I am certainly looking forward to doing so. Thanks for sharing man, you've helped me deal with some of these shitty days in thinking this is stupid and that being high and drunk is how I'm truly happy and coming close to just smoking a bowl. As you said, if I did just smoke one bowl, it would be no time until I'm back to the way things were... Nope, can't do it... All this work would be wasted. I'm now learning that this way, sober, is best for me, my life, my wife and kids. Thanks man.
Thank you! This has definitely helped reinforce what I’ve recently come to terms with about my 30 year marijuana addiction. I’m 5 days sober & already feel that I made the right decision to test my discipline so I can flourish & accomplish my health and wellness goals.
I could remember few years back after my wife died, I was left alone with 3 kids. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment changed my life for better. I can proudly say i'm totally clean for 6 years and still counting. Always look to nature for solution to tough problems, Shrooms are phenomenal.
I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏
YES sure of mycologist Predroshrooms. Mushrooms literally got me off my feet and turned my whole life around. I am currently a housing manager for a recovery program. I wouldn't have been able to do that shit without psilocybin.
Thanks for sharing your story. That's rough I sympathize. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health. I will pray for you all.
Introduction and Reflection on Sobriety Journey - 00:00:00 Addressing Comments and Sharing Past Usage - 00:00:34 Struggles and Challenges with Sobriety - 00:01:08 Past Experiences with Various Substances - 00:01:43 Breaking Free from Addiction Identity - 00:02:54 First Few Months of Sobriety and Withdrawal Symptoms - 00:04:13 Emotional and Mental Changes - 00:06:12 Reflecting on Long-Term Sobriety and Personal Growth - 00:06:39 Changes in Happiness and Life Perspective - 00:07:53 Understanding the Impact of Substances on Well-being - 00:09:04 Improved Mental Health and Relationships - 00:09:44 Recognizing Addiction and Developing Healthy Habits - 00:10:16 Realizations About Past Behavior and Its Effects - 00:11:21 Guilt and Motivation to Stay Sober - 00:11:53 Acceptance of Being an Addict and Managing It - 00:12:30 Sharing Personal Experience to Help Others - 00:13:52 Final Thoughts and Encouragement - 00:22:04 Conclusion and Future Plans - 00:24:17
100% respect to you for being so open and honest, congratulations on the one year and keep going strong, no doubt youve helped countless people with your message, thanks 👍.
Thanks for sharing your story and experiences. It takes a lot of guts to do what you've done. Happy for you and your family. Huge congratulations on your 1 year sober! Keep kicking ass!
Thankyou for sharing your story. I'm on day three and the only way I keep going is to hyper focus on something to distract myself. hearing your story helps me stay motivated. Too much of a good thing is can be bad.
Thank you man. You are def helping. I am one of them. It is not easy to stop unless you been through it. You should be super proud and I hope I make to a year and then keep going as well. Your video def helping my will power to stay strong. So appreciate you brother
Although I'm currently going through a very difficult withdrawal phase and can hardly believe that things will get better, it does me a lot of good to listen to you and gives me a little hope. Thank you very much!
Thank you Dorian, it takes a lot of courage and intro perspective to admit to yourself and others that oneself is an addict. Myself is in the same situation, I am also exactly the same, I could not just have a beer or one toke. This year I quit smoking, drinking and now this week i quit nicotine (snus, a swedish thing). Same for me, rough upbringing, I also switched career path, to become a coder, so I see many similarities. So this video really resonated with me. I want to tell you and everybody else in similiar situations that YOU are the captain of your life, YOU have more power that you know and that YOU ARE NOT alone. God Bless everybody & stay strong!
Im so thankful for your transparency. Your videos on quitting weed are so motivating and relatable. I'm going on 48 hours quitting weed. My mind already feels so much clearer. My lungs are hurting, though. I can't wait for them to heal and be enjoy my cardio workouts so much more without getting winded 🎉
@@dancrunk1063I'd like the answer to this too 😭 I'm on day 27, approaching that month mark+my brain is still fried. Everything seems difficult without the instant blast of weed dopamine.
I just had my 27year anneversy of sobriety from alcohol and weed on August 1st. I'm 60 and never felt better!!! Congrats man on your 1 year!! Family is where it's at.💪
I identified with a lot of what you said in the 6 months without marijuana video. I'd like to thank you because several times I've thought about quitting, but I've never taken action... Your story helps me get an idea of the barriers I'll have to overcome. Thank you!
Congratulations 🎉 you made it this far. Keep going.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The impact your positive changes are making on your family and people in the world is impeccable
Thank you for sharing this. I’ve just gone a few days without smoking… I was smoking a lot and all the time, and I don’t want to be that person anymore. I want to be clear headed and motivated, and present in my relationships. Your videos inspire me to keep the course- it’ll get easier and the effort will have big payoffs.
Dude I woke to you on my tv. It was your 6 month sober video. It was like watching myself as you on TH-cam discussing your difficulties with addiction. I really needed this video as an eye opener. Every single thing you said about this topic was so accurate to my life as well. I am a struggling addict who has done all drugs other than H as well. I’m going to try so hard to make it happen this time. For me and my family I feel this is what I need to do. Thanks for making these videos man it has made a huge impact on me bro 😎. Stay strong brother.
no cap i saw you first video when u did the 6 months and i was already feeling the same exact way thank you for this videos fam they woke me up , already a year we proud of you.
Thanks for keeping it real Dorian, I've been sober for 7 1/2 years myself and I know how hard the journey is, thank you for sharing your experience!!!!
The ones that make fun of you, are the ones that don’t know how getting out of the addiction son. You are amazing in every aspect of your life, continue fighting, because you are helping so many others. Believe, the struggle is real, but the hope that you bring has no price. Congratulations 🎊🎈! God bless you!🙏🏻❤️🙏🏽
Not many people do what you are doing, helping people understand what to expect, i.e the positives. Your video is helping me on my journey and will probably help more. I'm sure these videos help you too by keeping you occupied, knowing you might help another person. Keep it up and thank you.
Good for you man. Happy to hear your story. I’m always keeping my guard up and knowing I can always fall back into the old ways. Life is worth celebrating sober and I’m glad you see that. Great job
I love to hear this man, I just watched the 6 month video and a lot of things you’ve said are very true. I used to smoke every single day and would have the constant self realizations that I needed to stop. I quit smoking and now I just grow it I found that it gives me the same satisfaction with no negative effects. I’m proud of you man, congratulations.
Your video was in my recommended for a reason, brother. I am so proud of you and I am looking forward to checking out the rest of your content. Don't be worried that you're not making any sense because I can relate to every single word and thought that you've expressed in this video.
Thanks man ! very very thank you! you are the reason why I can move on everyday! its been a month for me and its so very uncomfortable but you man! just thankful !
I watched your 6 month check in vid and this one back to back. The change in your face(brighter and uplifted) is drastic, Thanks for the encouragement and sharing your story and struggles.
I will be 6 months sober from weed in 2 days, and 5 years sober from alcohol next month. It has definitely been a journey, but it does get easier. I still think about it, but the desire is not as much. Your videos are motivaton and i hope that you continue doing so. We have more in common than we know, and you are doing a good thing here. No matter what others may think, or say, you are good person and nobody can take that away from you. Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Hi, thank you for documenting this journey, I'm 6 months sober and it sometimes feels a little lonely! I have a BIG TIP for everyone trying to go sober: get help from a therapist or a social worker specializing in addiction! I've been doing this journey with a therapist specialized in addiction and it's so awakening to get a better understanding of addiction while working on the issues that make me want to smoke. I'm rooting for all of you ❤
Thanks for posting this even though it's hard. I really needed to hear this today and am on my own journey of self discovery after I realized we were fed a lie thinking that drinking every time you go out, or brunch, or client dinners is normal. It's not and it only perpetuates the cycle of anxiety and depression you're stuck in. It is insanely hard to get out of but worth every second of freedom. Everything you say resonates and is what I'm experiencing myself after cutting substance out of my life. I was so focused on what I would lose, that I never realized what I could gain.
Dorian, I absolutely appreciate your testimony and it really is helping to finally learn to let go of something that has been robbing me of peace. Best wishes, love you brother.
What’s helping me stay weed free for the rest of this year is an app called grounded . It keeps track from the very second. It’s a cool countdown . My mind is telling myself that I can control it to only being at night / just weekend nights etc . Having a budget to stick to per month and if it’s gone by then I believe I have the will power . I have dreams now about smoking which is wild . I’ve hit 4 months free from weed a couple of days ago.
Hi Dorian, congrats on 1 year! Thank you for your words, it helped me, I have been quiting weed now for about 6 months, have had some weekends where I couldn't resist the urge, but I'm finding that I need it less and less over time, my body and mind are saying I have had enough of it! And I have been smoking weed for 25 years. Just found and watched your other video of 6 months ago, and I just wanted to say thanks, you made some good points and made me realize some things to about being stoned all the time, and keeping yourself at that lvl of highness, wanting to sleep more but having worse sleep over all, that your sleeping is worse off then when your sober. Again just wanting to say thank you for making me more aware of certain things! So glad I have the strength now to say no to myself.
I had a 6 week break from the end of January till March and I really don’t know why I started again . Met the love of my life and lost her due to my priorities being a mess . I’m gonna get myself back build back my life and trust the universe plans I need to leave this chapter behind me and do what’s best for my life .
Thanks for sharing man. Myself and many others have gone through the same thing you are explaining and many of us can relate and its nice to know that we're not alone.
M8, 365 days of sobriety? You ARE controlling those addictions. Long live your inner strength and you are an inspiration to all of us attacking similar issues.
Congrats man, that's truly amazing you made it a year. I am coming up on four months, but when the weekends roll around I always get fearful I am going to go back. One day at a time...
Thank you for telling your story. You're helping people more than you probably know. I can't wait to be one year sober, you make it sound so dreamy. I'm three years alcohol free but weed is next to go. I'm collecting reasons to take this on and you are helping me.
I am currently just a week in but after seeing the changes in your videos it makes me hopeful for the future. I’ve been smoking for 7 years and I realized that it’s been doing more harm than good and so now I want to end my 20s on a healthier note and I can’t wait to hit my one year mark! Again thank you for sharing your experience and for being transparent about the challenges that come with cutting weed out but it makes me happy to see that it is possible and that I’m not alone❤
Watched both your 6 month and one year vids. I'm 41 and pretty much just like you (about addiction). Been doing it since I was about 17. Tried quitting for a year in 2019, but started again after a year cuz I felt too bored with life. You've inspired me to try again. All the best.
Brother, thank you for the courage you show and the knowledge you give😃. I actually never was a heavy smoker, started with a bad company 7 years ago I high school, but I always quit for months and then come back for months and the cycle never ends. But just knowing that you’re not alone is something that can make your heart warm and makes you feel like everyone is a family that’s trying to help each other specially with videos like this. Yesterday was finally the day I quit weed for good. Thanks for the help man and stay strong you and everyone else who is watching you❤❤
UI/Web Designer for 15+ years and the last 5 years I have been practicing front-end/back-end/full-stack development hardcore and spending a lot less of my time designing. I just wanted to say I really appreciate all your videos. They have inspired me, but I think the most important thing I got from your videos is comfort. I am going through alcohol and weed withdrawals right now and am only in my first week of sobriety from alcohol and weed. I've been here before like you had said. I always quit when it gets a little tough, so these videos are helping me through these really tough moments in the beginning stages. So thank you a lot for allowing yourself to be vulnerable online to share your story and give others hope. It's awesome. Keep it up, look forward to more videos.
F the haters and shitty comments. You're helping those who matter. Thank you dude. It's so relieving to know what I'm going through, is not just me being weak or emotionally fkd.
Your 6 month video may have just done it for me . I resonated with everything
literally everything was so on point with how i've been feeling
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100% reasons
@@StevenJones-n7n so everybody here quit weed imidietly or what??
There’s always a guy who watches in silence and never commented online before. This time it’s me. Just wanted to say thanks for opening up for us because I can really relate to everything you say and it feels incredibly good that others feel the same way. I’m sure it is very helpful for many others even though they don’t comment or like anything as I usually do. Thanks for the video. Hope you keep going and let us be part of your journey.
What’s the point on mentioning that guys like you don’t comment? Sounds more like you’re attention seeking then anything 🤷🏽🤡🤦🏽♂️
Amen. So agree man!
Same here agree
Appreciate this comment
Thank you for this honesty and vulnerability! It’s beautiful. We need it. So helpful!
45 days clean from weed, your 6 months video was the inspiration i needed to begin this journey. I had thought about quitting many times and would always say tomorrow is the day but never follow through
hey man, could you tell me how its been going? How long did the widrawal symptons last, also have you noticed any benefits like more productivity after those 45 days?
Good Luck 😅
Good luck brotha it's tough but Christ can heal you
How are you doing now Brother. You still staying Strong. Prayin for you
@matthewpiper171 hell yeah don't have any cravings, 4 months clean now and have picked up much healthier hobbies like painting and reading
Ex heroin & cocaine addict here. Dorian, I’m proud of you brother! I’m about 2 months clean. You are an inspiration, my guy. Keep doing what you are doing…you’re killing it
Remember, everyday is a victory!
I’m just over a year sober from weed and alcohol, and I can confirm, everything he said hit the mark. You feel in control of your life, and you accomplish things you couldn’t before.
I’ve watched many videos searching for motivation to quit something. The battle is scary but listening to you speak was a very genuine experience man. Your reasons for quitting and smoking are so similar to my struggles. It helps to know that you got through your struggles and it makes me feel like I can too. Don’t worry about the way you’re conveying the message because the way you speak is very understandable
Brilliant, relateable comment❤this man is helping sooo many people be able to not only imagine quitting pot, but actually fooking Doing It!
I havent felt Hope in....in umm...idk actually (since i started smoking pot?!😅)
We Got Dis🎉
on day 6 of sobriety from marijuana, and day 10 for alcohol. thank you for sharing your story. the part where you mentioned really wanting and being ready to quit resonated so much with me, it's like I knew this time I could commit and do it. I know I have a long way ahead of me but videos like this are making me feel like it's possible. thank you and I wish you all the best on your continued journey of sobriety.
You got this! Keep this video handy if you're start getting any cravings. It's so worth quitting. You get your real self back.
I have been smoking weed habitually (all day) since i was probably 20 years old. Im almost 38 and throughout those years i have quit for 4 years, two years, 1 years a few months, but always went back. I always did me best to maintain a certain level of success and prioritize accordingly. The truth is that the times when im not smoking my success levels sky rocket, my relationships imrove and so does my health, both mental and physical. Your videos strike a cord with me. Its like we think we get to a point where you think you can take a hit or two here and there, then its every weekend, then its every night, then its during the day on the weekends, then its all freaking day, within a month or so it just always goes back. I really think it takes alot of courage to admit that once you start you just arent in control at all. I just quit again yesterday before stumbling onto your videos and this time its for good. I understand that im way better off without it and that i cant regulate my intake and that its never going to change,
Its way too accessible. Drinking however ive been able to keep to a weekend or occasional thing in recent years, but thats the next one that needs to go. I have a great family, successful business and honestly i want to just breath that all in clean and sober 100% of the time one day. I dont understand why we self medicate and i just want it to end. I appreciate your videos, congrats on one year and i hope one day i too have the courage to make a video, even if it helps one person. Keep it up man. Your better off. Thank you
Great post! They can both be insidious.
Bro this video and your comment truly mean so much. Thank you for this cause just like the video, it’s helping me continue my journey. Been off and on weed myself and finally made the choice to move on for good🙏🏾 came across your comment and it really helped push me
@ShadowxDj thats great man! Im still going strong. I appreciate the kind words and stay on the wagon. Good luck!
I dig what you've written, it's really struck a chord with me. All the best
We need to work on our root issues/anxiousness that make us have an addictive personality.
Thank you for having the courage to post this.
Congratulations on your sobriety! I watched your 6 month video 3 months ago when I made the decision to quit for good. I'm now 8 days sober. At 58 I realized how negatively smoking weed has affected ALL aspects of my life. I smoked every day since around 19 years old up until now, with the exception of 2 inpatient rehabs and a few periods of short sobriety. It's not possible to be more addicted to it than I was. Both inpatient's I was the only one there for weed addiction. Marijuana is SO seductive. It was my best friend, my lover, my religion, and my top priority all waking hours. Thank you for you help! xoxo
Congratulations man. Your weed video was a HUGE help for me as I’m sure it was for many others. Just over a month in. I think I’m done for good 👍🏻
Can I ask how you got over the 5 day hump ? Congrats btw
Weed sucks ass, never smoking it again tbh, only stimulants for me!
@LisbonLadd it sucks. You need to recognize that it's going to suck but also recognize that the reason you want to quit is because the addiction sucks too. Personally I contacted a pharmacist and explained the situation. I explained that sleep was the biggest issue I had when I tried to stop previously. They recommended Doxylamine, an OTC antihistamine that promotes drowsiness. It took a big longer to kick it but I slept great last night without weed for the first time in a while. Just know that Doxylamine can increase your likelihood for Alzheimer's and dementia if abused. Use it for the first week to get past the worse of it. Then Chuck that too.
You are definitely helping people in the same addictive situation like myself. I am 2 days in and already trying to bargain by telling myself I can buy the cartridge now & wait to smoke when my rib pain dissipates. Stupid bargain. Just setting myself up for more pain. It's time for me to do the same. Hang up my smoking belt and call it quits. Thanks again for sharing. Your right ....this first week is Hell Week.
@@dav08salter on night 2 rn and been up all night, wouldn't wish this insomnia on my worst enemy, we got it brother
Only 2 days in without weed. I’ve been smoking everyday for a few years now. It’s been rough, but videos like this really help me to keep going. Your 6 month sobriety video is what inspired me to stop. I feel like I’ve lost myself over the years and it’s quite scary. I really look forward to getting to know myself again
Wow, just watched the 6 months sober vid You look even healthier now That is motivation for me ty for being an example
That's exactly what I thought. You look healthy!
I used opioids/cocaine and alcohol since I was 18 . I quit the last 2 years ago but my alcohol addiction got completely out of control. I drank every day for 2 years straight. Alcohol turned me into a monster. My love of my life is on the verge of leaving me . I destroyed everything I loved . Sober for 82 days now
How is it going, Still staying Strong?
Yeah im also curious@@matthewpiper171
I love what you do here brother!! Resonating a lot with me! Thanks a lot, and good luck in future!
Just wanted to say that your first 6 month video was so inspiring. I watched it two days and then this video now. The first video blew my mind. Literally everything u said like literally was me. It felt like I was the one talking. U took all the emotions feeling and words I couldn’t say and said it. Were the same age and been smoking for 25 years. Also same as u I was a high functioning stoner. Like nobody would guess I was amoking 20 times a day. Did bodybuilding competitions two jobs kids and all other kinds of activities. Your first video is what gave me the motivation to wanna stop. I mean I already wanted to do it but when I saw your video something just clicked. I’m day 4 no weed and it does suck bad but doing it for the right reasons is making it a bit easier. Thanks for sharing!
“I felt like I didn’t know who I was sober. I felt like I didn’t know who I was period.” Resonated with me heavily. This is the kind of self-awareness that arises when you commit to sobriety and force yourself to live life without the crutches of substance that used to define you. Way to go man and wishing you many more years of self-actualization! Nearing 6 months myself and feel like an entirely different person in the best way…
Please how about sex?.. did sex improve or get worse?.. i feel i cant have sex without smoking weed
@ I feel you on that! It was definitely an adjustment for me to get back to only having sex sober and tbh it felt a little underwhelming at first BUT now 10 months into sobriety I can honestly say sex feels great again. (I’ve also tried to cut out masturbation which personally I needed to do … Have had a few relapses but not giving up)
I've been smoking for the last 14 years, I'm 29 now, and I think about quitting every day. I already know for sure that it's destroying my life and me, but every time it gets to evening my brain finds excuses and we are already standing in the store buying pot.... I really want to get rid of it, hopefully someday I'll be able to do it. Thank you for this video...congratulations on this success.
Just lsiten to this video again and again ... and you will do it ...If you havent already done it ;)
I feel ya. I live in Oregon, its everywhere, its highgrade, its dirtcheap. Makes it dbly hard to quit, even tho i dont get stoned ever, tolerance so damn high, smoke all day all night and i feel trapped in my life. I know God put this man in my face when i typed "i cant quit pot". I feel inspired. And less afraid to do it!
@@Yossiloveu that is what i do not get... after a few days, the HIGH, is not even real anymore. my cousin got me into it, and i always tell him "cmone dude, take a break with me, its WAYYYY better after" i am glad i manage do do it for a few days, then atleast a week break. this way you get the best high, and you have no depri/grumpy phase after. maybe it is also because people in the US, generally smoke WAY more? hope you guys make it, good luck!
It takes a lot to open up like this man. I resonate with what you said many times. It’s not easy to control those things as they are made to control you & you are an inspiration. I hope this message finds you well. Keep up the great quality work.
Dorian, thank you for your motivation, it is so important right now. I have seen myself in every word you told.
Today is my 2nd day of quitting weed...last time I lasted 38 days.
I am 33 years old now. I have been smoking every day for 11 years and now I have come to understand how much weed is ruining my life. I have noticed that with marijuana it is becoming more and more difficult to make decisions. It turns you into a soft personality who cannot even decide what to eat today, let alone more serious things. My problem is that I do not see the balance, if I smoke, I smoke a lot, even though I do it in the evenings. Waking up in the morning I feel like shit and swear to quit. With the onset of evening, all I can think about is smoking and throwing off this mental stress from my head. I have brought myself to the point where now I have problems with mental health, problems in relationships with my lovely girlfriend, problems at work. Now I have come to the conclusion again that weed is distancing me from facing these problems and solving them. I became an unstable crybaby. So that's enough. Maybe when I'm 70 I'll go back to it. But as long as I can do something meaningful in my prime ages, I'll try to kick this bad habit. The weed won't dissapear but my best ages will. So I want to live this life freely and be the one who takes control.
Today is my 2nd day of quitting smoking... wish me good luck! I believe in myself!
I hope it’s still going good bro. You got this
@@adrianperez4955 Hi, bro it's 19th day now. The first 10 days were so bad and my emotional state was so unstable so I quarrel with my girlfriend so hard. But this became some kind of a mirror for me. I looked at myself from aside and said: "You see how much your brain is f*cked up because this? You just lie on the couch every day when smoke and now you blow up like a nuclear bomb. Are you sure that you want it to be in your life?". After that I got ill due to such strong emotional impact. But now I see how much I've missed because of weed - it's realy seems like you've been living you life like 25%. But good news is that every day I feel better and I don't want weed in my life again. I choose sport (now I do boxing after 15 years brake), yoga, morning walks, meditition, reading books, having a good time with my girlfriend, playing guitar, being more careful to my parents, tracking in beautiful places. When I deleted weed from my brain I have time and energy. And I just enjoy this new state of mind. So if you thinking about quitting - give it a try. If you are afraid - just know that you are not alone in this.
Your second sentence is exactly how i feel/felt
@@VirginiaTrailCams hey:) which sentence are u talking about? what do u feel?
@@adrianperez4955 hey bro! Today is 20th day, I am still holding up! Sometimes I feel gloomy and anxious, but every day, little by little I get better. Now I have more energy and time but I don’t now how to handle it yet. There are new thoughts in my head. It’s like you’ve got superpowers but can’t curb it, like Peter Parker 3 days after spider bite lol.
6 months so far for me. Looking forward to one year sober. The hardest part of it is that it's a very lonely journey and it's crazy how hard it is to find sober people with the same mindset. I'm happy though it's Sunday and I went for a long walk at 7am when most people I know are hangover in their beds 😊
i will start my alc absence today. did some really bad shit when i was drunk couple days ago... i regret everything. i think its better to stop drinking
@NightLife094 same here. I'm tired of myself getting drunk and MAKING BAD decisions.
@@Alex-f9x4w lets go on a journey of not drinking. I mean completely not drinking a single drop of alcohol
@@NightLife094 let's do it!
18 years daily pot use here...i've been low key wanting to quit for a while (quit for nearly a year and a half a few years ago but still managed to fall back into it being around friends that did it and letting that get to me, thinking I could weekend warrior it, etc.) and finding your weed video was a nail in the coffin on knowing it was time again.
A little over a week off it this time as of writing this, and it's shockingly less difficult than last time. I was so worried about the night sweats and nightmares that i remember lasting over a month last time quitting but I'm getting almost none of that this time. What you said about not being "ready" back then but being ready now makes a lot of sense. Thanks for sharing this stuff, it can definitely help people. We are not alone, and we can conquer this shit :)
@@worduprussia8298 yeah, about 12 days in. Doing really well, thanks for checking in with me. The nightmares have ramped up a little though. I think it might've been still saturated in my system from such heavy use, especially the past year or so. And so it took longer for my dreams to return this time. I'm still sleeping relatively well despite that, and my overall sense of self and confidence are better than they've been in years honestly. Being physical definitely helps for me, I've gotten back into calisthenics strength training and trying to start most days with a solid morning mobility routine. And it's easier to stay consistent on those now. My eye was twitching pretty badly for like 4-5 days, physical anxiety i guess but that seems mostly passed now thankfully.
Thank you for sharing your story and putting yourself in such a vulnerable position. Your words resonate with me! And they motivate me, and have stuck with me. I appreciate all of the truths that you speak.
I relate to your story and am on a similar journey.
Your identity loss while on weed etc. and not knowing who you are sober - or, dreading the day you run out of stuff because you'll have to face who you are sober. I feel you
Thank you so much for providing an update. I've been so curious on how you have been doing with the addictions. Weed addiction is no joke and the detox from it is awful. Keep following your instincts on what to post on this channel, you are going in the right direction!
Hey brother, I have to say sharing your story is much appreciate and it genuinely helps people! I’m 3 days into quitting and I know for sure this time it will be permanent! I am much closer to god, I finally learned to enjoy doing the things which help to detach from addiction (meditation, yoga, workouts or simply happy in my own company when I feel lonely).
This is also a great time to do it as I’m shifting my career from marketing to software development and damn do I need all the brain capacity I have to achieve it! 🙂 Stay blessed!
Hows it going
Thank you for making this video, it’s great to hear someone speak about struggles that a lot of people are going through
9 months today 🎉congratulations 🎈 ❤🎉
Sober life is so amazing. Im not even a former addict which every sober resource seems to presume. Its enough to look at the trajectory of your life and see that when substances are there your happiness is lower than when they are not. Theres nothing better than going to bed every night knowing every decision you made, good or bad, belongs to you fully, you showed up to your life and were the best version of yourself for the people that need you. What a blessing to be alive.
Thank you ❤
@@toxicandsick ❤️
Beautiful words, thank you.
That’s like a Gold Star addict in recovery.😂 Right on brother.
I'm three days sober (aiming to quit entirely but its been so hard) and the way you articulated this just gave me the second wind I needed. As difficult as its been throughout the day to fight the urge to take ONE hit, there truly is nothing better than reaching the end of your day and realizing every decision made was 100% me. Thanks for that wisdom!
Thank You
Great message my friend. The serenity I have now that I'm alcohol and drug free is simply amazing. I think about how I used to feel every damn morning and It quite honestly turns my stomach. I have a bad drinking and drug problem and have for most of my life too. I know how much it takes to make this content as I have a channel about sobriety too. So thank you. Thank-you for putting yourself out there. These videos really help. ODAAT!
I'm 18 years sober from alcohol and cocaine. If you made it a year, you're in the clear. It only keeps getting better. Also you will go from craving it to begin disgusted by it. I can't stand the smell of alcohol now. Just seeing people do shots makes my stomach turn. Grats man.
Been drinking 40 years , sober now and feel anger that I did it so long 😏, what I could of achieved if I hadn’t 😑
Congrats! @@AmandaPerks-e9h
That is bad ass
Consider that A blessing from god. Imagine getting sick from the very thing you want to keep doing. Im Lucky cause i have IBS i was never able to become an alcoholic because i could never truly keep it all down without getting really sick. Stay strong Brother Proud of you
Thank YOU for your honesty and vulnerability!!! Stay Strong FAMILY!!
That video brought me to this one. You hit everything spot on in the quitting smoking video. I’m quitting today and was searching for videos. I’ve quit before, go off for few years then finding my way back. It’s strictly work related as I need more focus at work. Tax season is approaching. Thank you for sharing your journey. It brought more clarity to my situation.
RIGHT ON man. You telling your story sounds EXACTLY like mine would be. Weed and alcohol mostly daily for the last 20+ years myself. I've done other things along the way as well as you mentioned. I knew I need to quit both for years. Quitting alcohol came first for me as of 7 months ago. I had a hard time quitting weed at the same exact time but knew I needed to as well. So now I've not smoked in 21 days, which may not sound like a long time, but after smoking practically every day for over 20 years, it's huge. I did stop smoking for a month at the longest for a job hire 10 years ago but got right back at it. Your story sounds so much like mine it's incredible. I've not yet reached a year as you have but I am certainly looking forward to doing so. Thanks for sharing man, you've helped me deal with some of these shitty days in thinking this is stupid and that being high and drunk is how I'm truly happy and coming close to just smoking a bowl. As you said, if I did just smoke one bowl, it would be no time until I'm back to the way things were... Nope, can't do it... All this work would be wasted. I'm now learning that this way, sober, is best for me, my life, my wife and kids. Thanks man.
Thank you! This has definitely helped reinforce what I’ve recently come to terms with about my 30 year marijuana addiction. I’m 5 days sober & already feel that I made the right decision to test my discipline so I can flourish & accomplish my health and wellness goals.
These are so powerful. Thank you very much. You're helping me on my journey of sobriety
congrats on 1 year clean Dorian massive accomplishment keep it up man
I could remember few years back after my wife died, I was left alone with 3 kids. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment changed my life for better. I can proudly say i'm totally clean for 6 years and still counting. Always look to nature for solution to tough problems, Shrooms are phenomenal.
I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏
YES sure of mycologist Predroshrooms. Mushrooms literally got me off my feet and turned my whole life around. I am currently a housing manager for a recovery program. I wouldn't have been able to do that shit without psilocybin.
Thanks for sharing your story. That's rough I sympathize. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health. I will pray for you all.
Where do I reach this dude? If possible can I find him on Google
Introduction and Reflection on Sobriety Journey - 00:00:00
Addressing Comments and Sharing Past Usage - 00:00:34
Struggles and Challenges with Sobriety - 00:01:08
Past Experiences with Various Substances - 00:01:43
Breaking Free from Addiction Identity - 00:02:54
First Few Months of Sobriety and Withdrawal Symptoms - 00:04:13
Emotional and Mental Changes - 00:06:12
Reflecting on Long-Term Sobriety and Personal Growth - 00:06:39
Changes in Happiness and Life Perspective - 00:07:53
Understanding the Impact of Substances on Well-being - 00:09:04
Improved Mental Health and Relationships - 00:09:44
Recognizing Addiction and Developing Healthy Habits - 00:10:16
Realizations About Past Behavior and Its Effects - 00:11:21
Guilt and Motivation to Stay Sober - 00:11:53
Acceptance of Being an Addict and Managing It - 00:12:30
Sharing Personal Experience to Help Others - 00:13:52
Final Thoughts and Encouragement - 00:22:04
Conclusion and Future Plans - 00:24:17
100% respect to you for being so open and honest, congratulations on the one year and keep going strong, no doubt youve helped countless people with your message, thanks 👍.
Thank you for sharing your story - it resonates with a mass of listeners (whether they know it or deny it) 💚✨
Thanks for sharing your story and experiences. It takes a lot of guts to do what you've done. Happy for you and your family. Huge congratulations on your 1 year sober! Keep kicking ass!
Thank you bud, you are not alone and you made me feel better. I am happy you are getting better for your family and yourself!
Thankyou for sharing your story. I'm on day three and the only way I keep going is to hyper focus on something to distract myself. hearing your story helps me stay motivated. Too much of a good thing is can be bad.
Thank you man. You are def helping. I am one of them. It is not easy to stop unless you been through it. You should be super proud and I hope I make to a year and then keep going as well. Your video def helping my will power to stay strong. So appreciate you brother
Good job my guy. I've been sober for a little over two months now and I feel so much happier. I don't even have any cravings anymore
5 days for me… still having cravings. But I go for a walk in the park when this happens.
Although I'm currently going through a very difficult withdrawal phase and can hardly believe that things will get better, it does me a lot of good to listen to you and gives me a little hope. Thank you very much!
Congrats man! Glad you feel better.
I stopped 2years ago, best thing I ever did.
Do you still not drinking?
@@bebakpro4504 yeah im still not drinking or smoking, not even once.
At this point It never even crosses my mind.
Thank you Dorian, it takes a lot of courage and intro perspective to admit to yourself and others that oneself is an addict. Myself is in the same situation, I am also exactly the same, I could not just have a beer or one toke. This year I quit smoking, drinking and now this week i quit nicotine (snus, a swedish thing). Same for me, rough upbringing, I also switched career path, to become a coder, so I see many similarities. So this video really resonated with me. I want to tell you and everybody else in similiar situations that YOU are the captain of your life, YOU have more power that you know and that YOU ARE NOT alone. God Bless everybody & stay strong!
Im so thankful for your transparency. Your videos on quitting weed are so motivating and relatable. I'm going on 48 hours quitting weed. My mind already feels so much clearer. My lungs are hurting, though. I can't wait for them to heal and be enjoy my cardio workouts so much more without getting winded 🎉
29 days sober today. I feel great and feel better everyday.
Well done!
How do you get dopamine now pls share anything U can 🙏🙏
35 days brother❤
@@dancrunk1063I'd like the answer to this too 😭 I'm on day 27, approaching that month mark+my brain is still fried. Everything seems difficult without the instant blast of weed dopamine.
Dude I’m 10 days in it’s just starting to get better
This is day one for me after 25 years. Thanks for the lessons and encouragement it will help alot off ppl 💪💪
Cheers, man! You really opened up for all your fellow addicts. Keep up the good life!
I just had my 27year anneversy of sobriety from alcohol and weed on August 1st. I'm 60 and never felt better!!! Congrats man on your 1 year!! Family is where it's at.💪
I felt and connected with every inch of what you said. Keep up with your magic brother! 🎉
Thank you so much. You did put yourself out there, and impacted me, and many people! Authenticity is amazing
I identified with a lot of what you said in the 6 months without marijuana video. I'd like to thank you because several times I've thought about quitting, but I've never taken action... Your story helps me get an idea of the barriers I'll have to overcome. Thank you!
Congratulations 🎉 you made it this far. Keep going.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The impact your positive changes are making on your family and people in the world is impeccable
Thank you for sharing this. I’ve just gone a few days without smoking… I was smoking a lot and all the time, and I don’t want to be that person anymore. I want to be clear headed and motivated, and present in my relationships. Your videos inspire me to keep the course- it’ll get easier and the effort will have big payoffs.
Dude I woke to you on my tv. It was your 6 month sober video. It was like watching myself as you on TH-cam discussing your difficulties with addiction. I really needed this video as an eye opener. Every single thing you said about this topic was so accurate to my life as well. I am a struggling addict who has done all drugs other than H as well. I’m going to try so hard to make it happen this time. For me and my family I feel this is what I need to do. Thanks for making these videos man it has made a huge impact on me bro 😎. Stay strong brother.
no cap i saw you first video when u did the 6 months and i was already feeling the same exact way thank you for this videos fam they woke me up , already a year we proud of you.
Just remember, it's super easy to go back into it. So don't let your guard down
obviously, no need to even say that
@@zenstiller8938 why say or do anything? just sit in one place, don't eat don't speak and die. Nice logic dude
@@zenstiller8938 theres heaps of reasons to say that and its not obvious to everyone. go smoke a cone
@@CrazyPromt waste of words , wastge of time, say things that arent so obvious next time
@@jjvs9 theres not, say things that arent obvious to everyone. yeah no shit its easy to get back into.captain obvious
Thanks for keeping it real Dorian, I've been sober for 7 1/2 years myself and I know how hard the journey is, thank you for sharing your experience!!!!
The ones that make fun of you, are the ones that don’t know how getting out of the addiction son. You are amazing in every aspect of your life, continue fighting, because you are helping so many others. Believe, the struggle is real, but the hope that you bring has no price. Congratulations 🎊🎈! God bless you!🙏🏻❤️🙏🏽
Not many people do what you are doing, helping people understand what to expect, i.e the positives.
Your video is helping me on my journey and will probably help more.
I'm sure these videos help you too by keeping you occupied, knowing you might help another person.
Keep it up and thank you.
Good for you man. Happy to hear your story. I’m always keeping my guard up and knowing I can always fall back into the old ways. Life is worth celebrating sober and I’m glad you see that. Great job
I love to hear this man, I just watched the 6 month video and a lot of things you’ve said are very true. I used to smoke every single day and would have the constant self realizations that I needed to stop. I quit smoking and now I just grow it I found that it gives me the same satisfaction with no negative effects. I’m proud of you man, congratulations.
I know you took some shit making these videos, but I am so glad you did.
You are appreciated
Your video was in my recommended for a reason, brother. I am so proud of you and I am looking forward to checking out the rest of your content. Don't be worried that you're not making any sense because I can relate to every single word and thought that you've expressed in this video.
Thanks man ! very very thank you! you are the reason why I can move on everyday! its been a month for me and its so very uncomfortable but you man! just thankful !
I watched your 6 month check in vid and this one back to back. The change in your face(brighter and uplifted) is drastic, Thanks for the encouragement and sharing your story and struggles.
Been up and down the past couple months , feeling good coming back to this video.:)
I will be 6 months sober from weed in 2 days, and 5 years sober from alcohol next month. It has definitely been a journey, but it does get easier. I still think about it, but the desire is not as much. Your videos are motivaton and i hope that you continue doing so. We have more in common than we know, and you are doing a good thing here. No matter what others may think, or say, you are good person and nobody can take that away from you. Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Hi, thank you for documenting this journey, I'm 6 months sober and it sometimes feels a little lonely! I have a BIG TIP for everyone trying to go sober: get help from a therapist or a social worker specializing in addiction! I've been doing this journey with a therapist specialized in addiction and it's so awakening to get a better understanding of addiction while working on the issues that make me want to smoke. I'm rooting for all of you ❤
Thanks for posting this even though it's hard. I really needed to hear this today and am on my own journey of self discovery after I realized we were fed a lie thinking that drinking every time you go out, or brunch, or client dinners is normal. It's not and it only perpetuates the cycle of anxiety and depression you're stuck in. It is insanely hard to get out of but worth every second of freedom. Everything you say resonates and is what I'm experiencing myself after cutting substance out of my life. I was so focused on what I would lose, that I never realized what I could gain.
Dorian, I absolutely appreciate your testimony and it really is helping to finally learn to let go of something that has been robbing me of peace. Best wishes, love you brother.
What’s helping me stay weed free for the rest of this year is an app called grounded . It keeps track from the very second. It’s a cool countdown .
My mind is telling myself that I can control it to only being at night / just weekend nights etc . Having a budget to stick to per month and if it’s gone by then I believe I have the will power . I have dreams now about smoking which is wild . I’ve hit 4 months free from weed a couple of days ago.
I hope you are proud of yourself, because you should be ❤ amazing job. Keep going like this!
Hi Dorian, congrats on 1 year! Thank you for your words, it helped me, I have been quiting weed now for about 6 months, have had some weekends where I couldn't resist the urge, but I'm finding that I need it less and less over time, my body and mind are saying I have had enough of it! And I have been smoking weed for 25 years.
Just found and watched your other video of 6 months ago, and I just wanted to say thanks, you made some good points and made me realize some things to about being stoned all the time, and keeping yourself at that lvl of highness, wanting to sleep more but having worse sleep over all, that your sleeping is worse off then when your sober.
Again just wanting to say thank you for making me more aware of certain things! So glad I have the strength now to say no to myself.
Please how about sex?.. did sex improve or get worse?.. i feel i cant have sex without smoking weed
I had a 6 week break from the end of January till March and I really don’t know why I started again . Met the love of my life and lost her due to my priorities being a mess . I’m gonna get myself back build back my life and trust the universe plans I need to leave this chapter behind me and do what’s best for my life .
You got it!
Ive just watched your previous video and am now watching this one. The difference in your appearance is amazing. You look so much more healthy.
Thanks for sharing man. Myself and many others have gone through the same thing you are explaining and many of us can relate and its nice to know that we're not alone.
M8, 365 days of sobriety? You ARE controlling those addictions. Long live your inner strength and you are an inspiration to all of us attacking similar issues.
Congrats man, that's truly amazing you made it a year. I am coming up on four months, but when the weekends roll around I always get fearful I am going to go back. One day at a time...
Great sharing your story, love hearing it, thank you. 5 years myself, fully relate
Thank you for telling your story. You're helping people more than you probably know. I can't wait to be one year sober, you make it sound so dreamy. I'm three years alcohol free but weed is next to go. I'm collecting reasons to take this on and you are helping me.
Big Respect for This Dorian! This was the best podcast i saw in 2024! A++++ Keep up The Great Work! Thank You!!!!!!!!
i like the content that you talk about and the way and sound of your voice is calming nice .
Thank you for being brave and trying to share your experience
I am currently just a week in but after seeing the changes in your videos it makes me hopeful for the future. I’ve been smoking for 7 years and I realized that it’s been doing more harm than good and so now I want to end my 20s on a healthier note and I can’t wait to hit my one year mark!
Again thank you for sharing your experience and for being transparent about the challenges that come with cutting weed out but it makes me happy to see that it is possible and that I’m not alone❤
Excellent video. Thank you for sharing all of the positive things that've happened with you. Congrats on 1 year sober!
Watched both your 6 month and one year vids. I'm 41 and pretty much just like you (about addiction). Been doing it since I was about 17. Tried quitting for a year in 2019, but started again after a year cuz I felt too bored with life. You've inspired me to try again. All the best.
Congratulations man! Screw all of the noise! And just know that you are helping and leading by example l. Thank you for this!
67 days today. Your video was insanely relatable. If you know, you know. Keep up the good work dude, we are all in this together.
Brother, thank you for the courage you show and the knowledge you give😃.
I actually never was a heavy smoker, started with a bad company 7 years ago I high school, but I always quit for months and then come back for months and the cycle never ends. But just knowing that you’re not alone is something that can make your heart warm and makes you feel like everyone is a family that’s trying to help each other specially with videos like this.
Yesterday was finally the day I quit weed for good.
Thanks for the help man and stay strong you and everyone else who is watching you❤❤
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I just wanted to say I really appreciate all your videos. They have inspired me, but I think the most important thing I got from your videos is comfort. I am going through alcohol and weed withdrawals right now and am only in my first week of sobriety from alcohol and weed. I've been here before like you had said. I always quit when it gets a little tough, so these videos are helping me through these really tough moments in the beginning stages. So thank you a lot for allowing yourself to be vulnerable online to share your story and give others hope. It's awesome. Keep it up, look forward to more videos.
Thank you for your honesty and openness. Appreciated and very inspiring.
F the haters and shitty comments. You're helping those who matter. Thank you dude. It's so relieving to know what I'm going through, is not just me being weak or emotionally fkd.
i thank God for you bro. You really helped me with your story.