Addiction: Tomorrow Is Going To Be Better Brandon Novak's Story

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  • @hfernandez88
    @hfernandez88 Рік тому +707

    I watched this video a year ago with 1 day sober. I'm watching it again tonight with 1 year sober.

  • @jonahshank8900
    @jonahshank8900 2 роки тому +813

    “Sobriety has given me everything drugs and alcohol promised me” 109 days sober today 💙

    • @charleneellis9261
      @charleneellis9261 2 роки тому +3

      How you doing?

    • @carlosbent5046
      @carlosbent5046 2 роки тому +4

      Well done my ,g, 🙏

    • @OrangeDiamond33
      @OrangeDiamond33 2 роки тому +6

      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.

    • @austinpaquin2465
      @austinpaquin2465 2 роки тому +8

      Going through opiate withdrawal right now at 30 years old. Sad af... but I'm going through withdraw because I'm choosing too.

    • @mikealvarez3651
      @mikealvarez3651 2 роки тому +1

      @@austinpaquin2465 stick with it. You’re saving your life

  • @tylerdavis8834
    @tylerdavis8834 11 місяців тому +30

    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.

    • @LennyMarcusNY
      @LennyMarcusNY 14 днів тому

      I hope you are still doing well Tyler

  • @77tr776
    @77tr776 Рік тому +66

    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.

  • @budz.1274
    @budz.1274 5 років тому +2920

    I’m starting my heroin detox TODAY. Pray for me, please. I will get through this.

  • @TheGrayWarbler
    @TheGrayWarbler 7 років тому +2914

    "sobriety has given me everything drugs and alcohol promised me" powerful

    • @pspence1963
      @pspence1963 5 років тому +23

      That would be a nice tattoo if you're into tattoos

    • @bubbles8874
      @bubbles8874 5 років тому +12

      Words to live by

    • @nightmare50g
      @nightmare50g 5 років тому +5

      Can somebody explain to me what this mean l feel l need to know 🤷🤷🤷

    • @shanepowers4887
      @shanepowers4887 5 років тому +46

      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.

    • @meltingpotmeme6181
      @meltingpotmeme6181 5 років тому +13

      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.

  • @briandolan949
    @briandolan949 3 роки тому +2354

    This video is saving me from relapse, right at this very moment...

    • @dantemagliari1073
      @dantemagliari1073 3 роки тому +48

      How’s it going man you still good?

    • @BS-dq1kz
      @BS-dq1kz 3 роки тому +42

      Hope you’re still doing well! It’s no fun going through withdrawals.

    • @ngiamps9341
      @ngiamps9341 3 роки тому +14

      Hang in there bro!

    • @thegoats20
      @thegoats20 3 роки тому +10

      You can do it homie.

    • @tripp9304
      @tripp9304 3 роки тому +20

      If I can do it, you can do it. Don’t give up. There is light @ the end of the tunnel.

  • @skvdi
    @skvdi 10 місяців тому +26

    Being addicted is like being at a party that never ends, and you’re not allowed to leave until you find out why.. 😓

  • @veirstim
    @veirstim 4 роки тому +973

    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.

    • @TyFactorCGI
      @TyFactorCGI 4 роки тому +20

      Love you man

    • @daniellytle9289
      @daniellytle9289 4 роки тому +16

      keep it up from, a fellow alcoholic

    • @maxcarter8080
      @maxcarter8080 4 роки тому +13

      Hell yea Tim. Proud of you. Keep it up

    • @asharperimage
      @asharperimage 4 роки тому +8

      Hey how can i get into this virtual AA?

    • @jamesmartin3533
      @jamesmartin3533 4 роки тому +16

      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!

  • @mattdickey2717
    @mattdickey2717 7 років тому +2155

    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.

    • @unshelledgaming5348
      @unshelledgaming5348 7 років тому +7

      Matt Dickey where is his number

    • @PessoRx
      @PessoRx 7 років тому +13

      thats freaking kool dude! hope ur doing well

    • @bonzo
      @bonzo 7 років тому +3

      That's genius fair play to him

    • @dazzads859
      @dazzads859 7 років тому +4

      Matt that's amazing. I hope you're doing well

    • @D9Beats
      @D9Beats 7 років тому +13

      Hey, Matt. Hope you are doing better!! Pills are a dangerous road. Much love! Keep it up.

  • @ryliearensdorf6039
    @ryliearensdorf6039 2 роки тому +314

    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.

    • @Bob-kk2vg
      @Bob-kk2vg 2 роки тому +2

      I hope you’re right Rylie because this stuff is getting old.

    • @briantarkington4785
      @briantarkington4785 Рік тому +3

      The withdrawls are gone, but does the depression ever go away? It's been almost a month

    • @jessie9708
      @jessie9708 Рік тому +3

      Im havung an extremely hard time rn im almost at rock bottom :( rdy to give in and give up

    • @Mehjustforfun
      @Mehjustforfun Рік тому

      ​​​don't give up Jessie u got this,

    • @brokendreamchaser39s
      @brokendreamchaser39s Рік тому

      ​@@jessie9708 hi there i am at day 10 or so but its terrible i feel so fatigued. How are you doing?

  • @brittanyraines6508
    @brittanyraines6508 Рік тому +92

    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.

    • @dickmullen3750
      @dickmullen3750 Рік тому +1

      Thats a miracle.

    • @milky55
      @milky55 9 місяців тому

      Legend - bless you - we will make it.. congradulations and wishing you the best

    • @danielkarnestad840
      @danielkarnestad840 7 місяців тому

      ❤️

    • @JackTheAviator
      @JackTheAviator 4 місяці тому

      Congratulations can’t wait to say that

  • @riadean
    @riadean 4 роки тому +377

    This was brutally honest. When he said I didn't lose it, I gave it away. I felt that shit in my spirit.

  • @Screwytea69
    @Screwytea69 8 місяців тому +96

    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 ❤

    • @Chocolate_Nightmare
      @Chocolate_Nightmare 5 місяців тому +9

      Checking into a facility today. My 16 year old son needs a sober father in his life

    • @piscessun3087
      @piscessun3087 5 місяців тому +4

      ​@@Chocolate_NightmareYesssssssss

    • @BB-78
      @BB-78 5 місяців тому +4

      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

    • @Glenn_Sweden
      @Glenn_Sweden 5 місяців тому +1

      @@Chocolate_Nightmare Welcome to a livable life... Excellent decision, you have now chosen to be on the wining side!

    • @tomsock218
      @tomsock218 4 місяці тому +2

      Always come back to this video

  • @nathanarievlis3985
    @nathanarievlis3985 4 роки тому +550

    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.

    • @luckyme7611
      @luckyme7611 4 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I was very curious and was gonna look it up 😊

    • @brandysigmon9066
      @brandysigmon9066 4 роки тому +10

      Nice!! God for Brandon. I have had one relapse in 12 years clean, I'm only human, we all are only human

    • @c.elizabeth4503
      @c.elizabeth4503 4 роки тому +1

      So glad to hear that

    • @nanali7245
      @nanali7245 4 роки тому +1

      HELL F*CK YEAH!!! CONGRATS BRANDON!!!

    • @davidmaslow399
      @davidmaslow399 3 роки тому

      Thanks Nathan! I overdosed last Thursday. Im staying away from shit.

  • @chrisnunez111
    @chrisnunez111 Місяць тому +5

    It's almost exactly 3 years since I watched this video..withdrawing off fentanyl naked in my bathroom on the ground with this audio blasting in the background. Gave me the strength I need to stay off fentanyl. Never touched it since...thanks Brandon

  • @jimmycole855
    @jimmycole855 4 роки тому +769

    “Sobriety has given me everything that drugs and alcohol promised me”

    • @CrystalNicole13
      @CrystalNicole13 3 роки тому +6

      Amazing.

    • @chrisarm3047
      @chrisarm3047 3 роки тому +15

      True shit my man! The other side is beautiful when you stay strong and give it a chance

    • @christinaainsworth7781
      @christinaainsworth7781 3 роки тому +17

      I'm 8 days clean!!!! I felt this

    • @katieaherne9933
      @katieaherne9933 3 роки тому +2

      how did you do it ? was it N/A ? i’m in na and love it well done 👏

    • @itzAurora_Xoxo
      @itzAurora_Xoxo 3 роки тому +5

      I swear that made me tear up ..I'm not an addict, but I have ppl close to Me who are

  • @nicolem1535
    @nicolem1535 3 роки тому +488

    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.

    • @lsactive8006
      @lsactive8006 3 роки тому +7

      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!

    • @aaronwoodhead2964
      @aaronwoodhead2964 3 роки тому +8

      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

    • @fitomena6426
      @fitomena6426 3 роки тому +5

      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

    • @nicolehasting9995
      @nicolehasting9995 3 роки тому +6

      @@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.

    • @jeskah8zy0u
      @jeskah8zy0u 3 роки тому +2

      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

  • @trippstephens6934
    @trippstephens6934 4 роки тому +1078

    1 month clean of Fentanyl & Heroin. Stay strong to everyone that needs to hear it.

    • @alexandersamuelsson8753
      @alexandersamuelsson8753 4 роки тому +22

      Good job! I’m hooked on benzo, it’s hard as hell to quit. Stay strong brother 🙏🏽

    • @anro1924
      @anro1924 4 роки тому +7

      One day at a time:-). Keep going!!!!

    • @kenji101onspot
      @kenji101onspot 4 роки тому +4

      Hell ya dude keep strong

    • @davidschmidt270
      @davidschmidt270 4 роки тому +1

      👏👏👏👏

    • @Vicari0usly
      @Vicari0usly 4 роки тому +2

      keep going strong. there’s always light at the end of the tunnel❤️

  • @RelentlessOhiox
    @RelentlessOhiox 2 роки тому +113

    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.

  • @kellsbellls
    @kellsbellls 4 роки тому +483

    "My triggers are when my eyelids open" so true

    • @bossmonl.a2035
      @bossmonl.a2035 4 роки тому +4

      Word

    • @Jugg215
      @Jugg215 4 роки тому +4

      As real as it gets

    • @jessilynn4952
      @jessilynn4952 4 роки тому +5

      I almost fell off my chair! So incredibly true!

    • @ryanpatrickwhite97
      @ryanpatrickwhite97 4 роки тому +7

      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.

    • @T4YT0R
      @T4YT0R 4 роки тому +13

      @Einsatzgruppen B ever had a dream ur getting high, then wake up & u don’t really have any & get pissed?

  • @mumik1750
    @mumik1750 Рік тому +373

    Watched this in rehab. 3 years ago
    Thank you, Brandon. 885 days sober today.
    You are not alone.

    • @DAYDR3AMA
      @DAYDR3AMA Рік тому +1

      I watched this in Rehab too

    • @michaelhawking9510
      @michaelhawking9510 Рік тому +4

      Fucking A 885 is crazy congratulations man. Hopefully I can get to one

    • @OfficialLoudSoundz
      @OfficialLoudSoundz Рік тому +2

      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.

    • @kipronokiprotich2351
      @kipronokiprotich2351 Рік тому +2

      ​@@OfficialLoudSoundzHey 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!

    • @joshs7981
      @joshs7981 Рік тому +1

      fuck yeah homie

  • @mikeprong2426
    @mikeprong2426 4 роки тому +422

    100 weeks + 1 day alcohol free. Typing this brings tears to my eyes. If I can stop, anyone can.

    • @n3wy3ar83
      @n3wy3ar83 4 роки тому +14

      Thank you Mike for being sober! I’m 2 days clean and I can’t wait to be 100 weeks

    • @kylechrestman6955
      @kylechrestman6955 4 роки тому +9

      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!!!

    • @terrancewilliamsdonnawilli4691
      @terrancewilliamsdonnawilli4691 4 роки тому +3

      Wonderful real story

    • @terrancewilliamsdonnawilli4691
      @terrancewilliamsdonnawilli4691 4 роки тому +1

      Wow

    • @dollyjeanstevens
      @dollyjeanstevens 4 роки тому +2

      I hope I can do it. I am tired and begging God!

  • @mjmartinez3244
    @mjmartinez3244 5 місяців тому +10

    My son (25) is in jail right now. He is an addict and he told me to watch this. He has been watching Brandon from jail. Please pray for my son. He went from a ❄️ addiction to an 💉🧊 user. God bless you for telling your story and from reading the comments, you have been helping so many people.

  • @reddiver7293
    @reddiver7293 4 роки тому +376

    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.

    • @randalgibbons8822
      @randalgibbons8822 4 роки тому +6

      22 years for me also. The simple life..God's either everything or he's nothing. Be blessed.

    • @BB-fv2nf
      @BB-fv2nf 4 роки тому

      Great. You give me hope ❤️

    • @steviesells8
      @steviesells8 4 роки тому

      @@BB-fv2nf 💪grab life

    • @jeffallyear
      @jeffallyear 4 роки тому

      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

    • @jeffallyear
      @jeffallyear 4 роки тому

      there is a lot of wisdom and experience in that short sentence.....#SALUTE #TIPSHAT

  • @StrangeTripNH
    @StrangeTripNH 3 роки тому +265

    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.

    • @BS-dq1kz
      @BS-dq1kz 3 роки тому +7

      Wow. I’d love to have that weight lifted.

    • @krystah_painfreeprison5984
      @krystah_painfreeprison5984 3 роки тому +6

      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.

    • @krystalpena3711
      @krystalpena3711 3 роки тому +1

      This shit hit so hard💔

    • @michaell.2744
      @michaell.2744 3 роки тому +5

      @@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.

    • @Ukraineaissance2014
      @Ukraineaissance2014 2 роки тому

      @@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"

  • @Notmyrealname69420
    @Notmyrealname69420 4 роки тому +273

    This share actually helped get me Into rehab and now I’m 100 days clean

    • @Dylan-su8sj
      @Dylan-su8sj 4 роки тому +1

      Congrats! I wish you the best of luck keeping your streak going.

    • @DjViceroy
      @DjViceroy 4 роки тому

      Big up and welcome back to Labour.

    • @SoupFX
      @SoupFX 4 роки тому

      Well done 🙏🏻

    • @Hunter-xy7sc
      @Hunter-xy7sc 4 роки тому

      How are you doing?

    • @beefy3996
      @beefy3996 4 роки тому +1

      Love that .. tomorrow will be my first day...

  • @alissarosea
    @alissarosea 7 місяців тому +8

    I’m watching this because I went through my brother’s youtube watch history and found this. He died a few weeks ago as a result of the long-term organ damage he suffered from as a result of his decade long battle with chronic alcoholism.
    Please let my brother inspire you to commit to sobriety. He did not go down without a fight, I’m proud of him for that.

  • @angelay6718
    @angelay6718 4 роки тому +834

    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.

    • @pitbikehype5281
      @pitbikehype5281 4 роки тому +15

      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.

    • @angelay6718
      @angelay6718 4 роки тому +51

      Thank you guys. Still goin strong 😊 feelin better day by day!

    • @janaicarter954
      @janaicarter954 4 роки тому +7

      Keep pushing sis. Take it a minute at a time.

    • @jacobbarjam1873
      @jacobbarjam1873 4 роки тому +1

      How are you doing ?

    • @Damo-hp7bc
      @Damo-hp7bc 4 роки тому +2

      The short version of your is Angel for a reason.....Mind yourself

  • @austins.2495
    @austins.2495 4 роки тому +615

    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

    • @a.b.5169
      @a.b.5169 4 роки тому +7

      PAWS is a bitch. Don't lose hope keep pushing

    • @r-kellyspeesheets908
      @r-kellyspeesheets908 4 роки тому +16

      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

    • @laguerrera2902
      @laguerrera2902 3 роки тому +19

      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.

    • @itzAurora_Xoxo
      @itzAurora_Xoxo 3 роки тому +3

      Keep going man 💪

    • @ashotofmercury
      @ashotofmercury 3 роки тому

      Hang in there buddy! 👌🏻🤗

  • @wulyf4lyf
    @wulyf4lyf 4 роки тому +180

    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.

    • @wodiberappin8624
      @wodiberappin8624 4 роки тому +4

      I’m in same dose it’s hard smh idk what to do or who to ask for help

    • @dkaio1389
      @dkaio1389 4 роки тому +2

      thats a hefty dose, i couldnt maintain the oxy anymore and the fentynal monster took over. month and a half clean. praying for ya

    • @andrewboyle3770
      @andrewboyle3770 4 роки тому

      You still doing good?

    • @andrewboyle3770
      @andrewboyle3770 4 роки тому

      @@wodiberappin8624 Attend AA or NA meetings bro

    • @showmeomaha
      @showmeomaha 4 роки тому +3

      Trust me trust me get locked into a treatment for 75 days

  • @franciscoarenas412
    @franciscoarenas412 11 місяців тому +6

    Today I have 7days clean & sober I'm 44yrs old and this is the longest I've been clean since I was 12yrs old except prison and I don't count that as being sober. But I'm going to give it my all

  • @aarononstott3777
    @aarononstott3777 5 років тому +697

    I’m lost. I’m tired but I’m on my way.
    10 days sober 😔

    • @shannong.8094
      @shannong.8094 5 років тому +14

      It truly does get easier. You just have to stick it out.

    • @MR707videos
      @MR707videos 5 років тому +8

      Update

    • @amandanegrete1306
      @amandanegrete1306 5 років тому +7

      Aaron Onstott one day at a time.

    • @primozropret759
      @primozropret759 5 років тому +4

      Keep it up, dont give up, gonna get better.

    • @geet77777
      @geet77777 5 років тому +16

      The gym, lifting weights, heavy ass shit. transforms ya.

  • @taylorfranks1846
    @taylorfranks1846 4 роки тому +128

    To anyone that is reading this and struggling with addiction, you can win this fight and I love you.

    • @BS-dq1kz
      @BS-dq1kz 3 роки тому +3

      Thank you but it sure doesn’t feel like a fight I can win. Not even going to battle anymore. I think I’ve surrendered.

    • @krystah_painfreeprison5984
      @krystah_painfreeprison5984 3 роки тому +2

      @@BS-dq1kz if help is wanted, reply to this, ill send you my email. No surrender, no excuses. That's not you talking, your disease is telling you this shit. But while ur disease is doing push ups, your fellow warriors are polishing their swords. My heart is finding your comments for a reason, not cuz the universe is playing. Look

    • @oliverbloor1029
      @oliverbloor1029 3 роки тому

      This helps so much. Really, thankyou.

    • @miapya2026
      @miapya2026 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you I want this fight to be over 1st day starting now

    • @erinhughes2138
      @erinhughes2138 3 роки тому

      Thank you

  • @Liquid_Mike
    @Liquid_Mike 6 років тому +348

    I CAN'T BELIEVE I'm hearing Brandon Novak speaking like this, I would have NEVER guessed he was so bright and well-spoken. and the fact he is willing to give his phone number out to help strangers nationwide is a true testament to the quality of his character. as a fellow recovering addict, I approve his message.

    • @jcm1453
      @jcm1453 6 років тому +1

      Yeah, same here Mike .

    • @drmrben2112
      @drmrben2112 6 років тому +10

      I just called him and he picked up right away. It blew my mind and spoke with him for a few then thanked him. Still pretty shocked i got to talk to him and that he was so willing to help.

    • @melanie8167
      @melanie8167 6 років тому +5

      Mike,
      My thoughts exactly!
      Good for You Brandon..
      God Bless..

    • @tylerperkinson1677
      @tylerperkinson1677 5 років тому +3

      @@drmrben2112 he actually picked up? I'm from east Tennessee, just like the Jackass crew. I have struggled with mental illness, and alcohol to the point that its iffy as to whether or not i am an alcoholic.

    • @lillylazer429
      @lillylazer429 5 років тому +3

      That's great. I didn't like him at all when he was on drugs. He was such a jerk. I would have never though he was going to be the one to get clean. I'm so proud of him and this is the Brandon Novak I like. He's so humble. Hes now trying to get Bam clean but Bam doesn't want to listen..I didn't like how he used Brandon as a punching bag yes he did try and get him help but still liked it when he was down and out. Now Novak is sober and Bam doesn't like it

  • @CodysCountry
    @CodysCountry Рік тому +58

    5 months sober thanks to this 5 years ago I found out the power of sobriety and knowing I’m not alone.

  • @jessenapientek8962
    @jessenapientek8962 3 роки тому +326

    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!🙏

    • @ratelhoneybadger
      @ratelhoneybadger 3 роки тому +2

      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.

    • @sashaburton9042
      @sashaburton9042 3 роки тому +1

      That’s so AMAZING 🤩

    • @Jamiegirl79
      @Jamiegirl79 3 роки тому +4

      I’m doing it now. Day four. Praying it gets easier. And I stay strong

    • @ouTdouL
      @ouTdouL 2 роки тому +2

      @@Jamiegirl79 update?

    • @edwardhanley6681
      @edwardhanley6681 2 роки тому

      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

  • @johnroberts4647
    @johnroberts4647 4 роки тому +171

    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!

  • @johnnyscifi
    @johnnyscifi 5 років тому +277

    Brandon, you are a huge inspiration to me!!!
    295 days sober!!

    • @commander1982
      @commander1982 5 років тому +1

      johnnyscifi awesome job, my friend.

    • @toukka4
      @toukka4 5 років тому +2

      Hows it going?

    • @katerilevasseur8119
      @katerilevasseur8119 5 років тому +1

      We are Strangers......but I am PROUD OF YOU..

    • @fakiola9184
      @fakiola9184 5 років тому

      johnnyscifi keep it going, one day at a time is all you can do

  • @roystidomsthe2nd336
    @roystidomsthe2nd336 Місяць тому +2

    I want to thank you for recording this and putting it out.
    My councilor at the time in a methadone clinic, had me sit down with her and watch this. It really made an impact and months later, I left the clinic and quit cold turkey at 52 milligrams. It was the hardest month and a half of my life. I didn’t sleep or hardly eat for that month and a half but…. Now I’m off it and have been for over 3 years.
    It’s the best thing I ever did. Even though I saw plenty of people going through the same thing, I still felt alone. When I watched this video, for whatever reason, I didn’t feel as alone anymore.
    Thank you my brother and I hope you continue to do well. The world’s a better place with you in it.

    • @shane8109
      @shane8109  Місяць тому +2

      I'm so glad this was shared with you and the difference you made by getting clean. Congratulations on your sobriety

  • @boondocktaint7736
    @boondocktaint7736 7 років тому +685

    Day 1. Im 30 and I have nothing to show for myself because of addiction.
    Im tired. Im checking into rehab.
    Thanks Novak

    • @garretmcferren2523
      @garretmcferren2523 6 років тому +10

      Boondock Taint how did you make out

    • @cadii9649
      @cadii9649 6 років тому +9

      hope youre better man, god bless your journey . you can do it!.

    • @Annie1962
      @Annie1962 6 років тому +13

      This comment is 9 months old.. I hope you come back and give us an update . Best wishes.

    • @kras230
      @kras230 6 років тому +7

      Hope you're still sober my friend!

    • @Mikeemike2121
      @Mikeemike2121 6 років тому +7

      Hope you are living clean and easy!

  • @crazybub11
    @crazybub11 Рік тому +136

    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.

    • @tyronwhite5739
      @tyronwhite5739 Рік тому +4

      Can u help me I want to be normal so bad

    • @willthomas7666
      @willthomas7666 Рік тому +3

      ^ 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

    • @brendaleary9281
      @brendaleary9281 Рік тому +1

      @@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
      🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @loveistheanswer5924
      @loveistheanswer5924 Рік тому

      To what drug you have been addicted too? 🙂

    • @loveistheanswer5924
      @loveistheanswer5924 Рік тому

      ​@@tyronwhite5739What drug are you on? 🙂

  • @davidortiz8090
    @davidortiz8090 4 роки тому +48

    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.

    • @sethnicholls7861
      @sethnicholls7861 4 роки тому

      That's beautiful words brother I hope it stuck.

  • @tazmati9
    @tazmati9 6 місяців тому +7

    Alcoholic that is 3 days sober, and taking notes watching this video. Been following Novak from the outside looking in for a while, and now taking notes desperately trying to take as much from this as I can. I believe one of the best speakers on addiction.

  • @nilvy1233
    @nilvy1233 2 роки тому +104

    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

    • @melissamullins8640
      @melissamullins8640 Рік тому +2

      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 👍😊

    • @Space_Ghost_Hunter
      @Space_Ghost_Hunter Рік тому +2

      I relapsed recently after 6 months clean. Not giving up. ✊

    • @kimberlysomething9012
      @kimberlysomething9012 Рік тому

      I hope you're doing well ❤

  • @giggledropsmore
    @giggledropsmore 7 років тому +925

    He talks like a guy who has run out of lies and bullshit. All that's left is real talk.

    • @PlusMinusAll
      @PlusMinusAll 7 років тому +28

      this comment is on point

    • @Nameless-bp8wz
      @Nameless-bp8wz 7 років тому +3

      well put

    • @MaxBeamer
      @MaxBeamer 7 років тому +12

      David Ellwood he talks like a rehab tech that's memorized lines from being institutionalized

    • @nethandelwampa116
      @nethandelwampa116 7 років тому

      FUck yeah dude well put

    • @user-vf5ng2nc3z
      @user-vf5ng2nc3z 7 років тому +1

      That's accurate for sure

  • @vaanbeats6159
    @vaanbeats6159 Рік тому +29

    540 days sober today 🙏🏽 I watch this every once in a while when I feel down and want to use.

  • @nyc7727
    @nyc7727 2 роки тому +88

    It’s 2022 and I’ve supported my son’s attempts to recover from addiction for 11 years to no end. I have now stepped away and left him to find his own path back. Praying for God’s intervention. I’m so encouraged by this video.

    • @n8y538
      @n8y538 Рік тому +7

      You can’t help someone who doesn’t want to be helped unfortunately

    • @livpizzano3044
      @livpizzano3044 Рік тому +5

      Stay strong mom!! Never give up, a motheres love is a motheres love

    • @FrankDaBank25
      @FrankDaBank25 Рік тому +2

      I hope he gets better

    • @zlwe01
      @zlwe01 Рік тому +1

      You are a great parent … mine gave up long before that

    • @PaigeBarrentine
      @PaigeBarrentine Рік тому +2

      I hope your son is living his very best life these days ❤️

  • @gianmarcoperez3249
    @gianmarcoperez3249 5 років тому +779

    12 days clean, I believe in me.

  • @auburnwithalake
    @auburnwithalake 5 років тому +463

    "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.

    • @ryanlara603
      @ryanlara603 5 років тому +5

      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.

    • @SpiritualAttitudeSage
      @SpiritualAttitudeSage 5 років тому +3

      @@ryanlara603 how do u know ur physically not addicted if u dont stop......?

    • @TheDakota37073
      @TheDakota37073 5 років тому +9

      @@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.

    • @thedrunkenramblingsnorthea4201
      @thedrunkenramblingsnorthea4201 5 років тому +7

      @@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

    • @thedrunkenramblingsnorthea4201
      @thedrunkenramblingsnorthea4201 5 років тому +1

      @@SpiritualAttitudeSage 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.

  • @ReeseChown
    @ReeseChown Рік тому +49

    This guy is so fluid, sharp and well spoken. Bam needs to hear this.

    • @asylumDAYS
      @asylumDAYS Рік тому +4

      Bam is a kid inside an adult…🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @jamesmason9016
      @jamesmason9016 Рік тому +3

      Bam don't give a fu

    • @alexmurphy5289
      @alexmurphy5289 9 місяців тому +1

      Bam is intensely mentally ill at this point

  • @arhafrench5319
    @arhafrench5319 Рік тому +10

    I watched this in rehab for crystal meth a year and 8 months ago, and was completely mesmerized the WHOLE time. This documentary has helped me so much.

  • @pawspagrooming
    @pawspagrooming 4 роки тому +181

    i had my whole rehab watch this. 15 plus people. loved it. this is our 3rd time watching it. 8 months clean

    • @DMC2806
      @DMC2806 4 роки тому +5

      It’s a powerful video for sure

    • @RokasCH
      @RokasCH 4 роки тому +3

      Thinking about sobriety currently, thanks for the comment.

    • @anythingspossible.
      @anythingspossible. 4 роки тому +2

      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.

    • @Damo-hp7bc
      @Damo-hp7bc 4 роки тому +2

      @@anythingspossible. He is us all that's why we are here my friend

    • @deemoneycashletsdebate432
      @deemoneycashletsdebate432 4 роки тому

      Sounds like a good group of guys your lucky hope your clean

  • @karissazoellner3941
    @karissazoellner3941 6 років тому +110

    I’m 2 and a half years sober , and i listen to this pretty much everyday . It honestly keeps me clean . Thank you Brandon . 🖤

  • @jamieschumacher7989
    @jamieschumacher7989 3 роки тому +186

    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!

    • @VV-ig1po
      @VV-ig1po 3 роки тому +6

      Wow what awesome dude

    • @leax6968
      @leax6968 3 роки тому +4

      Wow, what a good dude

  • @tomplevin34
    @tomplevin34 Рік тому +57

    Just getting back into sobriety after a minor slip up. This video is helping and will continue to help.

    • @simonpitt7204
      @simonpitt7204 Рік тому

      Keep going, bro. Take it a Day at a time. Have you tried a 12 step programme?

    • @Julienbeaudry89
      @Julienbeaudry89 Рік тому

      One day at a time tom, keep up the good work!

    • @fergal2424
      @fergal2424 Рік тому

      you got this. keep it up.

    • @Sncedayone
      @Sncedayone 9 місяців тому

      Minor? It's always major

  • @dirtyalrock8344
    @dirtyalrock8344 4 роки тому +431

    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.

    • @paulwhitley21
      @paulwhitley21 4 роки тому +12

      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

    • @FrostCores
      @FrostCores 4 роки тому +7

      Good shit homie. Keep it going bro

    • @blxckandjaded127
      @blxckandjaded127 4 роки тому +2

      Congrats Man stay on your Path

    • @nlceguy
      @nlceguy 4 роки тому +5

      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!

    • @michaelmorgan9601
      @michaelmorgan9601 4 роки тому +2

      Fucking amazing man, love ya hope you’re doing well

  • @donnamarx7591
    @donnamarx7591 7 років тому +130

    As a mother of an addict, of multiple addicted children. This truly helped me understand. Thank you

    • @ladykb9729
      @ladykb9729 5 років тому +2

      Strong mom

    • @Nikolella
      @Nikolella 4 роки тому +1

      Same here

    • @gotcha9983
      @gotcha9983 4 роки тому +2

      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

  • @ValouQc
    @ValouQc 5 років тому +608

    My triggers are when my eyelids open. So true. If you haven’t lived it you just don’t know.

    • @slimseamster6171
      @slimseamster6171 5 років тому +2

      Valerie Barriere u said it best.

    • @davidholt2589
      @davidholt2589 5 років тому +11

      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

    • @AlyssaQ420
      @AlyssaQ420 5 років тому

      Word.

    • @rodneysekerakjr3494
      @rodneysekerakjr3494 5 років тому +5

      It's about removing triggers

    • @billie9754
      @billie9754 5 років тому

      @@davidholt2589 I totally get that for sure!!!

  • @cynthiablalock7876
    @cynthiablalock7876 2 місяці тому +2

    I am your mother. I battled for my son’s life for 24 years. He is sober now for 6 months. Sobriety DID give him what heroin, meth, and cocaine could not. I pray for the addicts and their search for sobriety. God bless you.

  • @bmoni3663
    @bmoni3663 6 років тому +392

    He actually answers his calls! I just talked to him. He's awesome!

    • @chicofromph33nix64
      @chicofromph33nix64 5 років тому +3

      @Chad Spinelli what's ur bro dealing with?

    • @SPEC1ALSAUC3
      @SPEC1ALSAUC3 5 років тому +1

      Chad Spinelli his Twitter has 610-635-9092. I texted him but never heard back. Feel weird calling

    • @SHANEWHEATON
      @SHANEWHEATON 5 років тому +2

      @@Billy13346 fr what time did y'all talk?

    • @ianjohnson458
      @ianjohnson458 5 років тому +3

      I just talked to him, too! What a guy!

    • @kennyblare1734
      @kennyblare1734 5 років тому

      @Chad Spinelli how is your brother? U ok?

  • @Bv1an
    @Bv1an 6 років тому +78

    "I have a disease that tells me I do not have a disease"
    Never a truer word said

  • @521179943
    @521179943 5 років тому +722

    (crying right now) Brother, you just saved a life tonight, mine. Thank you.

    • @ladykb9729
      @ladykb9729 5 років тому +23

      How are you doing?

    • @daviddownes6402
      @daviddownes6402 4 роки тому +10

      Lady KB that was nice of you to ask

    • @KatieDeGo
      @KatieDeGo 4 роки тому +17

      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

    • @darylzepeda3512
      @darylzepeda3512 4 роки тому +2

      Keep your head up!

    • @jabibgalt5551
      @jabibgalt5551 4 роки тому +17

      How are you doing? Just another addict here, staying sober just for today, and every "today".

  • @sciiidup4047
    @sciiidup4047 2 роки тому +43

    4 years 7 months clean and still feel this struggle everyday of my life. Addiction chewed me up, spit me out, and still had a hold on my mind I can't shake. Keep going 1 day at a time but keep searching for the light

    • @zlwe01
      @zlwe01 Рік тому

      I needed to hear this

  • @biNoelle
    @biNoelle 5 років тому +361

    I’m so proud of everyone who is staying sober. You are strong!

    • @scottdavidson7001
      @scottdavidson7001 5 років тому +5

      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.

    • @playdough691
      @playdough691 5 років тому +1

      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.🙏🏼

    • @scottdavidson7001
      @scottdavidson7001 5 років тому

      @@playdough691 If someone has NOT told u recently...I LOVE YOU. GO TO ANY LENGTH BABE. I DO. YOU ARE WORTH IT. 💘

    • @roberttrester4030
      @roberttrester4030 5 років тому

      Thanks that means so much just hearing someone saying it.

    • @tangelamarshall379
      @tangelamarshall379 5 років тому

      Thx

  • @parkerregan9231
    @parkerregan9231 3 роки тому +79

    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. 💜

    • @itzAurora_Xoxo
      @itzAurora_Xoxo 3 роки тому +4

      I really love how u worded that....I hope ur still going strong

    • @sashaburton9042
      @sashaburton9042 3 роки тому

      That’s so beautifully said 🥰

    • @litebrite3030
      @litebrite3030 3 роки тому

      I hope your still doing well 🥰🥰

    • @ashotofmercury
      @ashotofmercury 3 роки тому

      Stay strong there buddy! 🙌🏻🤘🏻🤗

    • @carolgeorgeson9632
      @carolgeorgeson9632 3 роки тому

      Parker Regan hope you are doing great!

  • @wyattblair9436
    @wyattblair9436 3 роки тому +126

    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!

    • @andrewbriggs5248
      @andrewbriggs5248 3 роки тому +2

      Congratulations man keep going, hope to say the same in 2 weeks.

    • @itzAurora_Xoxo
      @itzAurora_Xoxo 3 роки тому

      Wow that's alot to overcome ..u shud be very proud of urselves guys

    • @kujat3944
      @kujat3944 3 роки тому +1

      Hope you're still doing well my brother

    • @jerrysanchez8361
      @jerrysanchez8361 3 роки тому +5

      Porn is the hardest

    • @mariahconklin4150
      @mariahconklin4150 3 роки тому

      Sometimes you don’t see it happening until it’s too late. Sucks. I’m starting to see it now

  • @Noah-wk7ik
    @Noah-wk7ik 11 місяців тому +8

    This video helped me tremendously, and was one of the most eye opening stories to me when I was trying to get sober. I’m revisiting this at 190 days sober. I have NO desire to pick the bottle back up. Thank you so much for sharing your story Brandon. I don’t ever comment on videos, but I am on this to let anyone know who may read this… sobriety is possible. Addiction is a disease, and once you beat it- you realize YOU are in charge of your destiny. For anyone still struggling.. my heart goes to you. It is possible to overcome. Stay strong! I wish y’all luck and happiness in this journey we call life.

  • @tyjohnson692
    @tyjohnson692 2 роки тому +23

    “Yea that’s great. Your goals, your dreams, and ambitions. But I’m sorry boy, you don’t have time because right now I’m calling and you answer” That’s so powerful because that’s exactly what the voice of addiction inside your heads says to you

  • @Theresatatum17374
    @Theresatatum17374 2 роки тому +24

    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.

    • @flightofthebumblebee9529
      @flightofthebumblebee9529 2 роки тому

      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. ❤️ ✌️

  • @Jonathan-0001
    @Jonathan-0001 5 років тому +91

    I'm clean from meth 1 year.
    2 yrs now. Thanks guys.

    • @amandanegrete1306
      @amandanegrete1306 5 років тому

      jack 0001 amazing. AA or NA? How are you today?

    • @matty6848
      @matty6848 4 роки тому

      Congratulations!

    • @kylerowland1227
      @kylerowland1227 4 роки тому +1

      Coming up on 2 years?

    • @Jonathan-0001
      @Jonathan-0001 4 роки тому +3

      @@amandanegrete1306 it's been 2 yrs now. I'm going to be 30. Neither I just let it go. I was depressed. I Locked myself in a room doing it.Stealing from stores to trade things to my drug dealer. how I'm not in jail I have no idea. I'm serious I got bad. I have good parents, good family but meth dint care it changed me to whole opposite me.

    • @riverratrvr9225
      @riverratrvr9225 4 роки тому

      @@Jonathan-0001 feels good to be free right? I'm happy for you!

  • @jlee1936
    @jlee1936 Рік тому +9

    Listened to this the first time may 17th 2019. Sober ever since. I have not had the desire to drink since that day praise God. Going into 5 years sober

  • @onoscusine3311
    @onoscusine3311 4 роки тому +165

    Today is my day one, prayers to everyone on this journey.

    • @ryanlion8848
      @ryanlion8848 4 роки тому +2

      Keep going man! And just be proud of you’re self when you lay in bed sober at night. 🙏🏽

    • @melissacunningham3211
      @melissacunningham3211 4 роки тому

      That’s great, one day at a time, you can do this.

    • @ww2guy782
      @ww2guy782 4 роки тому +2

      Hopefully ur on day 6 now

    • @satishdeonarain
      @satishdeonarain 4 роки тому +2

      Keep it up friend , we need you in this world!!

    • @nlceguy
      @nlceguy 4 роки тому +1

      congratulations!!!

  • @craigory87
    @craigory87 3 роки тому +71

    I love this. I watched this about 2 years ago and when Brandon's number came up at the end I thought "What the hell... ill call him". Not only did Brandon answer... he spoke with me for an hour or so. Sometimes about recovery... sometimes just shooting the shit... but he made me feel like someone cared. Now over two years later I'm here clean and sober. Thank you Brandon for helping me and taking time out of your life to talk to an alcoholic like me.

    • @jordanlong836
      @jordanlong836 2 роки тому +2

      I wish it was that easy for everyone. Just have a talk with someone and your good to go.

    • @craigory87
      @craigory87 2 роки тому +2

      @@jordanlong836 calling him was the easy part.... Doing the work was much more difficult... But it was worth it.

    • @ewoknroll
      @ewoknroll 2 роки тому +1

      this is awesome. I was scrolling through the comments to see if anyone called the number. What a good dude. Congrats mang
      P.S. sober ween shows are just as fun ;)

  • @stacyh.1548
    @stacyh.1548 2 роки тому +47

    "Trying to fill an internal void with an external solution." Oh buddy, you spoke to my soul just then. God bless you, Brandon. You're doing so many great things for others but more importantly, you've done yourself a great service by getting clean and sober and telling your story.

    • @Aquietdreamer11
      @Aquietdreamer11 2 роки тому +3

      In the sopranos Christopher says “ There is no chemical solution to a spiritual problem”

    • @Sky.DRAGONZ
      @Sky.DRAGONZ Рік тому

      It's NA talk 😊

    • @SamikaHuff-c4m
      @SamikaHuff-c4m Рік тому

      I have been struggling with meth and alcohol addiction. For years. Gave my life to Jesus Christ. Because I know I can't do it by myself.i prayed hard for deliverance. I know the Holy Spirit guides us on how to walk in spirit and truth. He led me to this video. I know from listening I am delivered. Thank you Jesus Christ!!

  • @brandonbain6197
    @brandonbain6197 Рік тому +9

    Hi Brandon, my name is Brandon. I'm 10 years clean, and I'm so happy I am. Mr Novak sir, you nailed this video. It's not easy to get clean but it is so worth it. Look at all we give away,(not lose). The worst part is we do know better. So let's never go down that dark path again. Strength to all, but especially to those in recovery. Good luck and much love 🙏

  • @dylbre3773
    @dylbre3773 6 років тому +768

    2 years off of opiates today.

    • @francineemma2051
      @francineemma2051 5 років тому +6

      How long would you say it took to feel normal again? Did you do it cold Turkey?

    • @suzygriffin3597
      @suzygriffin3597 5 років тому +4

      Well fuckin done!

    • @lillylazer429
      @lillylazer429 5 років тому +5

      That's great. Well done..Good job you should be proud

    • @missyr797
      @missyr797 5 років тому +4

      Great job! My 2 year is 6/30!

    • @jaggirl
      @jaggirl 5 років тому +6

      @@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..

  • @oliviaeyre1716
    @oliviaeyre1716 5 років тому +278

    This is honestly the most accurate video about addiction I’ve ever watched. Everything he says I can relate too. This is fucking powerful

    • @daveyb2275
      @daveyb2275 5 років тому +1

      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

    • @daveyb2275
      @daveyb2275 5 років тому

      On my way * meant

    • @FrancisRael
      @FrancisRael 5 років тому

      I guess we’are beating around rhe bush there. Around details. No deep detrminants

    • @djlucero123
      @djlucero123 5 років тому +1

      Same.I needed to hear this man speak

    • @johnnypools6971
      @johnnypools6971 4 роки тому

      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

  • @sinaal1685
    @sinaal1685 4 роки тому +207

    “drugs and alcohol aren’t you’re problem, they’re your solutions”
    that hit

    • @jerryonlychild7003
      @jerryonlychild7003 4 роки тому +5

      sinaa L facts. That one got me. I’m 6 days into a cold turkey heroin detox and it’s awful.

    • @AlowstayLowKNOWZ
      @AlowstayLowKNOWZ 4 роки тому +2

      @@jerryonlychild7003 how are you doin?

    • @august2235
      @august2235 4 роки тому +6

      That hit me hard too cuz I’ve always used drugs cuz I thought it was helping me from my pain and problems I have but it is all just a trick your mind does and it takes a long time to defeat it.

    • @cj5273
      @cj5273 4 роки тому

      your problem*

    • @IvanIlev
      @IvanIlev 4 роки тому

      "Your problem is your thinking and your attitude." I literally wrote it down (along with a few other phrases from the video) cause to be completely honest I'm having difficulty understanding it at the current moment.

  • @bqokalright
    @bqokalright Рік тому +24

    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 .

  • @lucidsense5223
    @lucidsense5223 4 роки тому +88

    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.

    • @thatsthat7418
      @thatsthat7418 3 роки тому +1

      8 months sober, 12 years and numerous treament centers later. I have never stayed sober this long

    • @christinatourangeau3895
      @christinatourangeau3895 3 роки тому +2

      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.

    • @npolly5911
      @npolly5911 3 роки тому

      This helped to today. Bless you

    • @francisseguin9712
      @francisseguin9712 2 роки тому

      @@thatsthat7418 amazing!! Are you still sober?

  • @CindyLakeLasVegas
    @CindyLakeLasVegas Рік тому +26

    You’re here for this reason, Brandon. You went through all of it so you could authentically tell your story and thus, save countless lives. ❤

  • @noathijssens2690
    @noathijssens2690 5 років тому +94

    This made me cry tears of pain and showed me a mirror with an image of myself i have never seen before. Time for change

    • @Pathfinder11
      @Pathfinder11 5 років тому +7

      Noa Thijssens you’re not alone! We all had to start at Day 1.

    • @stacib1199
      @stacib1199 5 років тому

      Same. Xoxo

    • @Onlinesully
      @Onlinesully 5 років тому

      Noa Thijssens
      Good for you. Go for it. Wish you well.

    • @andrewcamp8769
      @andrewcamp8769 4 роки тому

      I hope you’re doing well

  • @jennymay6969
    @jennymay6969 2 місяці тому +3

    I been watching this for years on and off, 4 years sober now ❤

  • @laurenlupogotts3077
    @laurenlupogotts3077 5 років тому +433

    Struggling 42 days clean off heroin with no methadone no suboxone

    • @dustinweller8615
      @dustinweller8615 5 років тому +10

      You got it girl! Dont give up❤

    • @VetriVade
      @VetriVade 5 років тому +5

      No matter how bad shit gets you can always turn it around. Dont give up!

    • @billgotti8037
      @billgotti8037 5 років тому +1

      U got this

    • @MR707videos
      @MR707videos 5 років тому +2

      Update

    • @thedrunkenramblingsnorthea4201
      @thedrunkenramblingsnorthea4201 5 років тому +11

      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!

  • @murphymilk689
    @murphymilk689 2 роки тому +49

    5 days clean and sober. No alcohol no meth no pornography no over eating only had a few cigarettes in these 5 days.

    • @OhioRiverFisherman
      @OhioRiverFisherman 2 роки тому +2

      I'm happy for u, I'm praying for u, and I believe in u. U can do this, we can do this. I'm rooting for u, take care and God bless u.

    • @waynes1549
      @waynes1549 2 роки тому +1

      You still good?

    • @MrBeefyweefs
      @MrBeefyweefs 2 роки тому

      Hell yeah dude

    • @crystalparker2542
      @crystalparker2542 2 роки тому

      Stay strong! It will be worth it, I promise.

    • @jamesmason9016
      @jamesmason9016 2 роки тому +1

      That damn alcohol man. I'm on day 2 no alcohol and 1 week today from meth. The alcohol makes me want meth when I get drunk then by early morning I'm feelin like shit watching porn. I hate who I am when I get on that stuff. Don't give up

  • @MsBossy-fo7pz
    @MsBossy-fo7pz 4 роки тому +45

    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.

  • @hightower3434
    @hightower3434 3 місяці тому +4

    What a powerful story and it will help someone without a doubt. Please keep fighting for your sobriety you and it is so worth it!!

  • @rosaliazamora6675
    @rosaliazamora6675 4 роки тому +72

    24 hours sober from alcohol. One day at a time. 🙏🏻

  • @SmartHerSparty
    @SmartHerSparty 5 років тому +102

    "You put the man back together, the world falls into place." Deep

    • @NEO_RKX
      @NEO_RKX 5 років тому

      SmartHerSparty McGee middle school ?

  • @blackdonaldtrump3869
    @blackdonaldtrump3869 2 роки тому +62

    My doctor had me watch this video when I was in rehab. This video right here changed my entire life around. Trembling, throwing up every hour, no sleep, restless leg syndrome, diarrhea all the time, no appetite deep dark depression/ suicidal thoughts all of that happening at one time but for some reason this video completely saved me. Thank you Brandon I hope you’re doing well man. One day at a time.

    • @laza6141
      @laza6141 2 роки тому +1

      Did you have post acute withdrawal syndrome and if you did how long did it take you to feel normal again ?

    • @blackdonaldtrump3869
      @blackdonaldtrump3869 2 роки тому +4

      I’m not going to lie man It’s a really hard journey. I’ve been off H and fent for almost 3 years and I still have it from time to time. Im still on MAT but it really does get better day but day. I hope you can stay clean man. One day at a time.

    • @blackdonaldtrump3869
      @blackdonaldtrump3869 2 роки тому +2

      @@laza6141 I also naturally have anxiety and depression so I was self medicating so it was slightly worse for me

    • @blackdonaldtrump3869
      @blackdonaldtrump3869 2 роки тому +4

      I was also coming off of 2-4 mg of klonopin/Xanax a day plus the heroin so it was not pretty but I was done living like that.

    • @alymccurry8688
      @alymccurry8688 2 роки тому +2

      are you on methadone or Suboxone? I'm in your situation right now and I'm terrified but want to stay clean, how do you do it?

  • @fatzlong6051
    @fatzlong6051 Рік тому +7

    Today June 1st 2023 I'm 3 weeks & 5 days clean. Saturday June 3rd 2023 will be 30 days clean. When I told myself at a meeting I would get that first 30 days clean I meant it. Now I'm going for all of them, I'm finally Happy and I'm not turning back.

  • @ingramr88
    @ingramr88 4 роки тому +17

    My momma always told me that I should walk to God and serve him while willingly instead of having life knock me to the ground and have to crawl to God. Thank God I'm still standing momma!!!! Keep standing brandon!!! God bless us all!

  • @redhotchilifan98
    @redhotchilifan98 2 роки тому +19

    Thanks to this man I'm 2 years sober when I saw that he was sober I truly believed that I could be sober

  • @Knightcommander69
    @Knightcommander69 Рік тому +48

    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!

    • @natlyfranks6856
      @natlyfranks6856 Рік тому +3

      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

    • @jasondavidson9744
      @jasondavidson9744 Рік тому +1

      I’m right there now. Lost 3 jobs in row, throwing up yellow bile and panic attacks. Going to seek treatment.

    • @franklingonzalez6057
      @franklingonzalez6057 Рік тому

      This broke me because I want to quit and can't.. I'm scared that I get a panic attack

    • @hollywoodsfinest399
      @hollywoodsfinest399 Рік тому

      @@franklingonzalez6057Go see your doctor for help!

  • @alvaroayuso5435
    @alvaroayuso5435 4 місяці тому +4

    Whenever I feel down, I watch this video, and it gives me such a boost of gratefulness inside my body... Such a pain some people go through... Fighting yourself is the hardest thing in this world...

  • @215zigzag
    @215zigzag 5 років тому +92

    This is the most powerful testimony of drug and alcohol addiction I have ever viewed. I needed this.

    • @FrancisRael
      @FrancisRael 5 років тому

      Alcohol, mdma, thc end grass, cocaine opiops are kind of the problem i guess

    • @Onlinesully
      @Onlinesully 5 років тому

      Ryan Ziegler
      I was about to turn it off and just saw your comment.
      Will watch it fully now thanks.

    • @tangelamarshall379
      @tangelamarshall379 5 років тому

      Sweet

    • @DMC2806
      @DMC2806 4 роки тому

      Laurent Dissard yah dude they are

  • @NEKORID
    @NEKORID 4 роки тому +24

    The comments on this video are by far the most hopeful and beautiful I’ve seen on youtube.

  • @atomusbliss
    @atomusbliss 6 років тому +152

    "My trigger is when my eyelids are open" Brilliant. Hear that..

    • @CITUAS
      @CITUAS 5 років тому +5

      My trigger is breathing. Hear that too, my friend.

    • @patrickhanson712
      @patrickhanson712 5 років тому +4

      OUCH yep, my therapist asked me about triggers and I said I was way past that "just walking down the sidewalk"