Well done on the quitting the drugs and booze. I did the same one year ago. Went from drinking loads, every nite, to giving it up. Its been hard - but I'm not turning back, and, in many ways: I'm happier. It's not easy; but perhaps it's better to live a Real life, with extra struggles, than live a False life, and never face-up to the world.
God damn I just found your channel 1 hour ago and you got me in tears dawg. Big ups to you bro, you are a warrior, and to do this on your public platform. Damn. You're helping so many people just by talking about it. I lost years to addiction, spent a handful of years in & out of hospitals, rehabs, detox... ODs.. 15 months clean now and just finally starting life, but damn proud of myself cause it's the hardest thing I've ever had to do in my life.
good on you. drugs are bad. green isn't awful in moderation, especially compared to harder stuff. but if you have struggles it may be best to stay away altogether. chin up, you won't regret it.
mr. webz, you have sincerely helped me enjoy skating more and get better. i constantly look forward to watching your vids daily. you have truly been a positive influence on the skate community and will forever remain as such. you deserve every bit of praise you receive in these comments. i truly hope for both your and your mothers recovery. i know its tough right now but it will get better. "Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. ” - John Lennon. stay strong and i wish you best of luck with all your endeavors, and truly hope you're able to come back as soon as possible. thank you for everything
my mom was an alcoholic and went to rehab when i was young. you'd think i'd have learned. for years, i insisted on not drinking, but at 23 i started and.... i've been to rehab five times, and have experienced numerous horrors. i managed to put together four years and am getting sober again now. thanks for sharing your story. the more we talk about it the less we stigmatize it. it's okay if we fall back down. as cliche as it is, what matters is getting back up. using again doesn't erase your accomplishments of sobriety. it just is a period where you aren't sober and that's okay, you can come back. you still get to own all the time you put together previously. wishing you the best of luck man. however bumpy the journey to not smoke is, keep at it!
i had crazy dreams when i quit drugs, i used to wake up in a panic because in my dream i had relapsed. But i think that only happens when you're really ready to quit, all the other times i tried i never got them, i guess somewhere deep down i knew i was gonna go back. It's been 4 years now since i've used anything and the dreams stopped after the first 6 months or so. I really hope you get through it, surround yourself with positive people and try to avoid activities that you associate with drugs at least for the first couple months and if it's not possible then have someone around who can keep you honest
I have a similar story. Except for my father decided to stay around and be an abusave drug addict. I was already prone to drug addiction, but when I was 19 my best friend shot himself. He was the closest person to me. That is when I decided The start my drug career...pretty successful career lol. 15 years addicted to drugs... It Went from oxycotton then heroine...from sniffing until that turned into banging it... During that time I lost 8 friends over a 5 year period from drug overdose and suicide. It is Obviously Very regrettable.... I've been sober over 7 years. It'll be 8 in the summer. It's sad to look back and think of all the time that I wasted with family with friends, my mother mostly. I wouldn't wish drug addiction on my worst enemy.... I love this channel. You're a genuine dude. Hands down my favorite UA-camr
I used to smoke and drink. Hell my birthday is 4/20. But I completely quit both.... it is tough. But you have to want to quit. you cant quit to prove a point. you cant quit because someone else wants you to quit. You have to do it for yourself. If you are having trouble sleeping. Do not use sleeping aids. Just try to wear yourself out through out the day. And yes the dreams get crazy when you quit smoking. Good luck Bro.
Good on you man! I'm the same way, it has to be a spur of the moment decision that you've had enough and that you're truly doing it for yourself. That's when it actually sticks. If you ever need a chat you know where I am bro
Stuff is hard. I'm glad you're taking positive steps. I feel like I just woke up 2 years ago and tons of family is gone in the grave and the ones left are partaking in these types of things you and I've already been through and it's tragic.
You got this, bud! I'm two days off alcohol. Not necessarily quitting as more of a challenge I'm putting on myself. Whatever your reasoning behind it, keep it up! 🤘🏼
Good luck, buddy!! I just found you but I’m subscribed and enjoy your content :). Quitting habits is hard but you are right about a girl keeping you right, mine helps me too.
As someone who recently stopped smoking weed, I can relate. I have tried other drugs but never really got into them but smoking weed really brought my speed down and now I have a family. This is the 3rd time I have stopped smoking weed and I'm 31 it's been about 2 months now. I had actually stopped for two years and got back into smoking weed like 6 months ago. I know I rambled but it's crazy when I hear you speaking and even with that little pen thing you did I completely relate. The fact you brought this to light and continue skateboarding. Your a good dude man and I see a lot of potential in you especially coming from such hardships.
Let’s go my brotha! I relate to you so much. I been addicted to the white stuff for 10 years plus other course. Now i been almost 2 years and half completely sober and it’s life changing. 😁
Yo man, I'm going through something similar. I'm not going to give you the same advice and tell you everything you know and have already heard. With regards to weed, you have got the right mindset. It's a far better crutch for you at this moment than the other options out there, and if you need it at this moment in time that's fine, acknowledge that and own it.. just don't go back to the hard stuff. I found cutting out the weed the most difficult as it was the point where I was finally getting properly sober - make sure you utilise the support you have in Holly to talk about your feelings because you are going to feel very sensitive to all of your emotions and your past and that's what causes the relapse. Good luck my brother 🤞
You’ve got this Dan! Honestly I was just talking to someone about relapse, and I’ll say the same thing I told them. I worked at a rehab for 4 years and what I learned from my patients, is that sobriety is not a perfect road, and it’s not something we beat, but something we learn to conquer. The more we beat ourselves up about our falls, the more likely we are to fall back to old patterns (usually with the “fuck it, I already messed up, why not start next week”; but next week turns into next month and so on). Think of it like skating. We never perfect skating, there is always a new trick to learn or clean up, and we will fall, but we always get back up and keep pushing.
I'm 29, my Dad did coke, is an alcoholic and has smoked weed since I was little. I totally understand, I started smoking and drinking at 18, partied hard did some harder drugs. Now I don't do hard drugs anymore but still have had a tough time getting off weed and alcohol. Today is my first day no dabs, a little bit of flower only. Trying hard to stay off alcohol. Man it's tough but I got this, you got this, we got this!
You can do this. I have been clean for 4 years this month from all the "stuff". Give yourself time and find people who are doing this thing too for you to hang around with. Don't do it alone, you are not alone. Lot's of us are out here doing it day by day. All you got to do is go to bed clean tonight and you win. Feel free to reach out if you need help.
Much love man all my birth family are also hard hard drug users and it’s not easy to deal with. You’ve got this man stay strong and you’ll reach amazing things!
Dawg my grandma told me she was a crack addict when she was emotional one time and I never knew. She grew up in the crack epidemic in America though so idc at all it was a normal thing.
You can do it Dan. I’ve been without drugs for 20 years. I went hard when I was in college. Just do it for yourself, and it’s nice to have a good partner to support you. You inspire people. And you are legit. Cheers man!
Hey man, just wanted to say you should be proud of yourself for taking these first steps. It will get easier with time, you have to be proud of the work you put in each day. For me, having an app to keep track of the days I’m sober has helped a ton as a reminder of they work. Each day passes and I’m more aware of the progress I’ve made and it far outweighs the cravings. I wish you all the best man, really (:
I got clean 4 years ago from opiates/opioids/heroin, anything with pain killers, it's been HARD because of mental illness and I grew up in a toxic, abusive family that I didn't know was toxic or abusive. I'm still on my Suboxone treatments, but I've had clean piss tests for 4 years, only taking the medications they give me through my doctors. I am currently looking for a place to test me for ASD. I have already been diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder and PTSD from the Iraq war. I have been piecing myself back together after 13+ years of drugs. It's horrible. I will be glad when I can cope well enough to stop the Suboxone treatments. Keep up the good work and you are right. If you slip up, that doesn't mean you didn't try, or don't want to quit. Relapse is part of it. I tried many, MANY, times during my 13 years of use to stop. As long as you keep trying to stop and still want to stop that is all that matters. Keep up the awesome work, you are going to make it!! You got this!!
You can do it. The first week is a bit of a rollercoaster from my experience. The flipping out, lack of sleep and nightmares gets a bit hectic for me. I have been thinking about quitting again myself after about 8 years without a break, it seems kinda scary. I hope you can stay off it, it might motivate me.
The older you get it seems like the easier it is to deal with the mental side of it, but also the older u get it gets harder to just not have that as something to do after being so used to it for so long. Be grateful u have that nagging voice inside saying u cant do this forever though man. Even if you fail this time or the next eventually that voice is gonna come out on top. Find some hobbies, burn that time and energy, the dreams go away after a week or so you got this
I can definitely relate. I'm 10 years sober myself now. I can definitely tell you it's gonna be very hard but that much more worth it. On another note, those dreams are normal. I still get them from time to time.love ya homie, and I believe in you.
Good job man. There's a bunch of younger skaters watching this and i'm sure you're guiding them down the right path to not get into drugs, and I honestly feel like that's awsome. Thank you so much for all the great content
You will feel a lot better in a few days more energy will come back to you, and it always feels better going thru daily life without it been there with you man with the Maryjane especially now that you can just walk into a shop. Just keep your head focus on breathing clean your lungs will thank you. And you just earned my sub.
At first I was like "wait what's a female hero?!" Then I figured it out a minute later. I lost a lot of good friends to that same female hero but I think "vent" was more of the cause. So sorry you had to go through all this stuff dude
Mad respect man. Honestly. It can be so hard to open up about this sort of shit but it really does help. Writing it down does as well. IT helps you look at things a little different. I lost everything in my life to drugs, I'm now 40, 8 years sober but still trying so hard to get my life back together. I can honestly say, even though I was already 7 years clean when I started to skateboard, skateboarding changed something in my mind that helped me in ways I cant really explain. It took years to feel like myself again, my mental state was a mess for so long. Skateboarding gave me a sense of freedom and feeling of nostalgia that just hit something in my brain and made connections I had been trying to make for years. I'm down to listen to more of your story man. Pot can be helpful at times, it is the only thing I didn't stop doing but I did cut back a lot. I find when it comes to weed, time of day has a huge impact on how it makes me feel. Over the past year I have slowly cut back to almost none, although I will smoke a little bit after dinner time, maybe a few tokes from a spliff or a little before bed (net even every night) Its nice to relax with at night. Personally I didn't slow down because I sat down and told myself I needed to, it was more of a natural thing. I personally don't see any problems with grass, as long as its in moderation. I used to ALWAYS tell people that it didn't effect my memory, ect but that's all lies. It really does effect your memory and many other things and I do believe that if some one is going to start to smoke, it should be later in life, not as a teenager. Also, i bet people seen the title and had a small freak out thinking it was about YT or skating lol, for some reason I knew what the general topic was going to be. Again man, nothing but respect. Oh yeah and "female hero" ?? Is that Heroine? That was the drug that took me down the dark road of addiction. It started with a bad injury and over prescribed painkillers.
I feel like skateboarding changes the mindset to face many of lifes struggles. Learning a new trick compares kinda well to working on something till its done. And that feeling realy lasts. Also switched from hanging around on couches getting higher every minute watching 5 movies in a row to hanging around with other skaters skating and chatting till night and then going to sleep so happy.
@@Paul43210 Yeah, you are right about that. There is a lot of good science behind the idea that the more you do things that make you feel uncomfortable or even fear, creates permanent positive changes to the brain and I think that's what skateboarding has done for me. The fear of trying something new, the possibility of injury and so on and then on top of that the dopamine release of landing a trick you have been working so hard at. ITs all around positive. Andrew Huberman has numerous podcasts on how things like that make positive changes to the brain. So much of our problems can be fixed with essentially what are simple steps, just taking those steps for some can seem impossible at times. Our brains are funny things.
Best thing you could ever do for yourself, I'm 30 now after being addicted for nearly 10 years to opiates, idk your situation but be glad you never got too bad into fent/H/oxy.. it is so awful worst withdrawals imaginable. And every days a struggle to get up and moving thru the pain. 6 months clean now and all it did was set my life back now all my friends from highschool/college years are all successful settled into life and I feel like im still at 0
you are my favorite skate youtuber love your content sad to see all these youtubers go but its for the good get better man with the skin cancer and your addictions. My sister has a addiction so she can probably relate that would be a real motivator man keep on skating
I wish you only the best mate. Lost my mum recently, stoped weed over 20 years ago - skateboarding is probabably the only thing I love so much that I feel comfy about to go outside on my own. Your dreams will intensify for the next weeks- especially at your young age, from my experience. Go out, talk to people as much as you can, maybe pick up a guitar or do martial arts, learn how to craft things would be my advice if it's any worth. For you skin condition I bet you can find some "solutions" or "salves" to solve it if you dig deep enough. Best of Luck
You are alive. you conquered a lot of dark times! that makes you a very important human to be around with. also you still batteling the damage that was done to you! the "Good" thing about it... you are an adult... not a kid that has to deal with drugs. its not cool either! But its a difference! AND! You got that!
Well done mate honestly mad respect to you, coming from someone who’s battled addictions since 18 I can strongly say your on the right path mate it feels so good when your off it all and moving foward all the best to you bro you deserve it !!!
I just started watching your channel a few days ago. And I love it. And I love this ,extremely truthful, and raw video. Keep fighting. That is amazing. Stronger person than me man. Fan for life.
I had to go to rehab for alcohol addiction and I’m 5 months and 25 days sober It’s really good that you’ve quit everything man, the therapists at rehab said basically the best way to stay sober is to just quit everything I’d imagine you’ll enjoy skating more too if you’re not completely zonked doing it, keep at it man ❤️
It takes a lot to put yourself out there and make yourself vulnerable in front of people. Especially putting it out there on the internet. So thank you for that. But anyways, I'm proud of you homie. It's a big step you're taking, but I know you can do it. And even if you stumble, don't let it take you down, get up and keep going. You got this!
well done bro, i had been smoking for 20 odd years since i was in high school, im 36 now and just gone 7 months sober, im saving so much money now and going to the gym and eating super clean, and feel so much better for it, keep on keeping on dude you got this
Good shit. Stay strong. I went through my party phase in my 20s and im in my 30s now trying to get my life back together. So far so good! You got this man.
this man proves that anything can be done in a bad house hold and growing up in a bad environment and we can always get to where we want to be in our lives. Keep it up man hope you can fully quit weed and hope you have a good rest of your days.
Thank you man,Is not Easy time for me,It never was,but with this video make decisions Is a Little bit Easy.Aniway,i support yuo and yuor decisions.come on man,let's do it.
good luck dan i cant relate the pain your going through but im glad to hear you quitting my uncle quit and he's a better man i hope you will be too much love dan
Man, i know I've been a little critical on your previous videos but with this one, you have my full support and mad props, brother. Sobriety is a tough thing to achieve (I'm almost at 3 years here from the female hero, alcohol, weed, and benzos). Like you, i also came from a tough place, where this was second nature to me. You can do it, homie. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability and inspiring countless others along with myself. 🙏💜
Un aplauso para este hombre que está haciendo lo mejor . Yo siendo una persona que está pasando por una adicción a la cocaína y con un par de intentos de quitarme la vida y es muy difícil todo esto
Anything all day every day is too much. Thankfully it's 'just' the kraut dude. Got me a bit scared for a sec readin that title. I immediately thought you're on some heavier stuff and good at hiding it getting some hints of your troublesome past here and there. Spend as much quality time with Holly these first few days just to get the thoughts out the system and you'll be good. A down to earth girlfriend saved a friend of mine too a few years ago, she allways gets a little extra love from the others in the gang for that haha. The jist is: don't underestimate the problem but no need to worry to much. I bet after a week you'll be much better 💪 I've recently thrown away my before bed habbits with 2/3 beers and the green smoke too and the feeling in the morning?? Good God, I feel like a newborn + streching more regulary my skating (tho still beginner) skyrocketed with board feel and trick-progress. I transitioned from a J-roller to a full blown foam-roller now and every inch of my body is thankfull for it 😎🤘 Heads up, a good pop is high enough and since it is 'just' the J the occasional right time moment shure won't set you back, just let it ripe for now
Hey Dan, I've been watching your videos for a while now and even landed my first pop shuv it thanks to them, and I just wanted to say I support and respect you so much, not just as a cool content creator on youtube who uploads sick skate vids but as an actual person. I've been through some stuff myself before and just very recently but I still couldn't imagine what it must have been like for you. You're story is similar to others that I've heard but *yours* sticks out to me. Anyway man I just wanted to say i support you and appreciate you 💯 Don't ever stop doing what you're doing man ❤
Wish I had discovered yr channel sooner. All love and best wishes to you and yr mom. I lost my mom to pancreatic cancer in 2019. She had mental illness most of her life, she had a hard life, but she was at her best when she died, she was amazing. As long as you're here, a part of her is still here too. She must be awesome.
I feel you man, alcohol and drugs runs in my family. Been going through a lot of stuff due to my drinking. Struggling but its part of the process. Stay strong bro
Nothing but love and respect for opening up and sharing difficult aspects of your life, best of luck with staying clean, I know you and Holly can get through it together ❤
Dude this is literally how I felt when I quit the exact same stuff ur talking about. I have been a year and 4 months sober. I use to smoke everyday to fill the gap of drinking and haveing snow storms. Then I started going thru some bad mental head space. Never rlly knew how bad mental health could get till I got to that point. So I quit smoking weed but ended up just picking back up drinking again cause I was just in constant anxiety. That's when I realized I had a problem lol. Ur not the only one man. The weird ass dreams and the dreams of relapsing for me seem to not be as many as time went on. Work on urself meditation helps me alot.
nothing but love for you homie. it takes lots of strength to open up to these things, let alone taking action on quitting. stay strong, you are more than capable of this! we got your back
All the best with staying clean Dan, I'm sorry for your past suffering. I personally am inspired by your skating skills, please use that as motivation to stay clean. Also please respect Holly, she's a great lady. Take care mate ✌️
got attracted to your channel by your double rock to fakie. Absolutely love your carefree attitude and your awesome freestyle tricks. Wish everything gets better.
Good on you dude! I feel like I'm in a similar situation with grass now after toking daily, usually for several hours, going through bowl after bowl and showing up high to work for the past couple years. Just got surgery done recently that prevented me from smoking and had a few scares while I was taking edibles during the recovery. I just started smoking again 3 days ago and felt as sick as a dog for the past couple of days, making me wonder if this is worth it. Either way, you got this! 👍
1 day at a time dude. I quit the green after 30 years of hammering the stuff day in day out. I believe that green can block your rem sleep and when you quit you just get flooded with everything stored up. Im clean nearly 4 years now and my dreams are still wild. Stick to your guns man and seek the support if you need it.👊🏻
I had to force my best lad into rehab. He failed out, relapsed, and doesn’t associate with me which is fine with me! I have a family and kids, I can’t handle his mess too! Coke is insane!
Good on you! I got heavily dependent on drugs at the end of high school, pills, powder, you name it, and almost ruined my life because of it. Got fully sober at 18 and remained completely sober for over 5 years. After having matured quite a bit and going through a lot of therapy, I occasionally use low amounts of marijuana to relax from time to time, but no more than once or twice a week. Proud of you man. Stay strong 🫶💪
Proud of you bro! Sober is the way we were intended to live. After battling the addiction demons myself I fully relate to this one. The first week is always the hardest but you got this 💪🙏💯.
I’ll be real, i’ve been smoking weed and it has been helping me, i took 2 years off, mostly to prove to myself i can quit and i am not addicted. I have ADHD and i’d rather smoke weed than take adderall. But i am happy for you making a the decision brotha ☺️
I was sober for 5 years between 23 and 28 after 10 years being an addict. I relapsed last year and within 10 months completely destroyed my entire life. Been clean again for 4 Months now and started skating again to keep motivated and busy. I fucking feel you bro but it just gets better and better the futher through the sobriety you get. you got this
The fact that you didn't edit this vid makes it way more realistic. I'm fourteen, so I can't tell any experiences, but I hope you'll get through it, and that you'll be in a healthier lifestyle :) By the way you're so close to 100k!
Drugs are really boring to everyone around you. It's like have you ever seen a band, usually they just stand their playing their instrument and people are going crazy and shaking the little butts off. It's called the apollonyan and dionysian dichotomy. People on drugs feel larger than life, but in reality, they just look like a big narcissist... (and every time I try to quit the minimal amount of weed I smoke, I get kicked out so I don't know who I am entirely. my family life is nice but I live with my grandparents too in a house, and it's a sinking ship in its own way also. sometimes I wish I didn't have to be here telling people what to do but I know I do, my grandpa has alzheimers and they wanted to send him away but I fought to get care for him here, and my mom is now his caretaker and gets paid well enough for me to buy skate stuff) I just exist... Idc about me. That's without going into all the friends I've lost over the years who died too young. I'm co-dependant and can no longer worry about myself too much. people are just... difficult. hang in there dude, you got this.
Stay up bredda one day at a time. I sold my soul to heroin for years, alcohol before that… it cost me everything. Lost friends and loved ones who used. Drugs are fuckin deadly and they’ll rob you of everything. Absolutely Everything. I went to AA n got my head right but I get that’s not for everyone. Grateful daily it worked for me. Stay up n bless up bredda, self improvement is always righteous ❤🙏
Estoy muy triste de ver este video. Todos tenemos problemas por desgracia, y sinó los tendremos en el futuro. La vida es corta, don't quit skateboarding
I grew up with a father who was a full blown alcoholic and drug. Watching him get black out or just not be there for me or my sister growing up is what made me not wanna do any hard stuff at all. Now I had a period of drinking hardcore when I was a teenager til early adult life and completely stopped and not pick it up ever again same with green too smoke allot allot for ages I drop that too I wouldn’t say I am completely sober I’ll still smoke here and there but only at a concert In my late 20s and I still learning. But yah good job on it man and I hope things gets better for ya.
I usually watch this on my TV or I cannot comment this is the first video that has made me get onto my phone so that I’m able to say something. I love your content and was afraid when you said you were going to quit it was about quitting UA-cam. I love hearing success stories, and even though you feel like you still have work to do, seems like you’re already a success. Whatever the next few Days months years have for you. Do you have an obligation to come right out and tell your audience work on yourself so you can give the best contact onto us keep pushing in my first and your skateboard second. Lol one love.
super rad man, as a society we definitely romanticize weed and its affect on our creativity and productivity its all person to person. ive started smoking at 14 and have smoked every day since i was 16 as long as i could afford it and im 22 now and starting to feel like it hinders me in some ways.
Well done on the quitting the drugs and booze. I did the same one year ago. Went from drinking loads, every nite, to giving it up. Its been hard - but I'm not turning back, and, in many ways: I'm happier. It's not easy; but perhaps it's better to live a Real life, with extra struggles, than live a False life, and never face-up to the world.
God damn I just found your channel 1 hour ago and you got me in tears dawg. Big ups to you bro, you are a warrior, and to do this on your public platform. Damn. You're helping so many people just by talking about it.
I lost years to addiction, spent a handful of years in & out of hospitals, rehabs, detox... ODs..
15 months clean now and just finally starting life, but damn proud of myself cause it's the hardest thing I've ever had to do in my life.
good on you. drugs are bad. green isn't awful in moderation, especially compared to harder stuff. but if you have struggles it may be best to stay away altogether. chin up, you won't regret it.
mr. webz, you have sincerely helped me enjoy skating more and get better. i constantly look forward to watching your vids daily. you have truly been a positive influence on the skate community and will forever remain as such. you deserve every bit of praise you receive in these comments. i truly hope for both your and your mothers recovery. i know its tough right now but it will get better. "Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. ” - John Lennon. stay strong and i wish you best of luck with all your endeavors, and truly hope you're able to come back as soon as possible. thank you for everything
my mom was an alcoholic and went to rehab when i was young. you'd think i'd have learned. for years, i insisted on not drinking, but at 23 i started and.... i've been to rehab five times, and have experienced numerous horrors.
i managed to put together four years and am getting sober again now. thanks for sharing your story. the more we talk about it the less we stigmatize it.
it's okay if we fall back down. as cliche as it is, what matters is getting back up. using again doesn't erase your accomplishments of sobriety. it just is a period where you aren't sober and that's okay, you can come back. you still get to own all the time you put together previously.
wishing you the best of luck man. however bumpy the journey to not smoke is, keep at it!
We learn so much through our falling down. Stay strong.
i had crazy dreams when i quit drugs, i used to wake up in a panic because in my dream i had relapsed. But i think that only happens when you're really ready to quit, all the other times i tried i never got them, i guess somewhere deep down i knew i was gonna go back.
It's been 4 years now since i've used anything and the dreams stopped after the first 6 months or so. I really hope you get through it, surround yourself with positive people and try to avoid activities that you associate with drugs at least for the first couple months and if it's not possible then have someone around who can keep you honest
I have a similar story.
Except for my father decided to stay around and be an abusave drug addict.
I was already prone to drug addiction, but when I was 19 my best friend shot himself. He was the closest person to me.
That is when I decided The start my drug career...pretty successful career lol. 15 years addicted to drugs...
It Went from oxycotton then heroine...from sniffing until that turned into banging it... During that time I lost 8 friends over a 5 year period from drug overdose and suicide. It is Obviously Very regrettable.... I've been sober over 7 years. It'll be 8 in the summer.
It's sad to look back and think of all the time that I wasted with family with friends, my mother mostly. I wouldn't wish drug addiction on my worst enemy.... I love this channel. You're a genuine dude. Hands down my favorite UA-camr
I used to smoke and drink. Hell my birthday is 4/20. But I completely quit both.... it is tough. But you have to want to quit. you cant quit to prove a point. you cant quit because someone else wants you to quit. You have to do it for yourself. If you are having trouble sleeping. Do not use sleeping aids. Just try to wear yourself out through out the day. And yes the dreams get crazy when you quit smoking. Good luck Bro.
Good on you man! I'm the same way, it has to be a spur of the moment decision that you've had enough and that you're truly doing it for yourself. That's when it actually sticks. If you ever need a chat you know where I am bro
Stuff is hard. I'm glad you're taking positive steps. I feel like I just woke up 2 years ago and tons of family is gone in the grave and the ones left are partaking in these types of things you and I've already been through and it's tragic.
You got this, bud! I'm two days off alcohol. Not necessarily quitting as more of a challenge I'm putting on myself. Whatever your reasoning behind it, keep it up! 🤘🏼
Good luck, buddy!! I just found you but I’m subscribed and enjoy your content :). Quitting habits is hard but you are right about a girl keeping you right, mine helps me too.
As someone who recently stopped smoking weed, I can relate. I have tried other drugs but never really got into them but smoking weed really brought my speed down and now I have a family. This is the 3rd time I have stopped smoking weed and I'm 31 it's been about 2 months now. I had actually stopped for two years and got back into smoking weed like 6 months ago. I know I rambled but it's crazy when I hear you speaking and even with that little pen thing you did I completely relate. The fact you brought this to light and continue skateboarding. Your a good dude man and I see a lot of potential in you especially coming from such hardships.
I believe in you webz, you can be the best, you can do anything dude, dont give up ❤
Let’s go my brotha! I relate to you so much. I been addicted to the white stuff for 10 years plus other course. Now i been almost 2 years and half completely sober and it’s life changing. 😁
The clarity you get when you get some distance from it, am I right?! Good job dude!!
Yo man, I'm going through something similar. I'm not going to give you the same advice and tell you everything you know and have already heard. With regards to weed, you have got the right mindset. It's a far better crutch for you at this moment than the other options out there, and if you need it at this moment in time that's fine, acknowledge that and own it.. just don't go back to the hard stuff. I found cutting out the weed the most difficult as it was the point where I was finally getting properly sober - make sure you utilise the support you have in Holly to talk about your feelings because you are going to feel very sensitive to all of your emotions and your past and that's what causes the relapse. Good luck my brother 🤞
You’ve got this Dan! Honestly I was just talking to someone about relapse, and I’ll say the same thing I told them. I worked at a rehab for 4 years and what I learned from my patients, is that sobriety is not a perfect road, and it’s not something we beat, but something we learn to conquer. The more we beat ourselves up about our falls, the more likely we are to fall back to old patterns (usually with the “fuck it, I already messed up, why not start next week”; but next week turns into next month and so on). Think of it like skating. We never perfect skating, there is always a new trick to learn or clean up, and we will fall, but we always get back up and keep pushing.
I'm 29, my Dad did coke, is an alcoholic and has smoked weed since I was little. I totally understand, I started smoking and drinking at 18, partied hard did some harder drugs. Now I don't do hard drugs anymore but still have had a tough time getting off weed and alcohol. Today is my first day no dabs, a little bit of flower only. Trying hard to stay off alcohol. Man it's tough but I got this, you got this, we got this!
One day at a time, one step turns into a thousand miles(km). ❤
Great video! One day at the time, been sober for 16 years now Just picked up skating again after 10 years off, you are an inspiration!
Props to you man for having this convo
You can do this. I have been clean for 4 years this month from all the "stuff". Give yourself time and find people who are doing this thing too for you to hang around with. Don't do it alone, you are not alone. Lot's of us are out here doing it day by day. All you got to do is go to bed clean tonight and you win.
Feel free to reach out if you need help.
Much love man all my birth family are also hard hard drug users and it’s not easy to deal with. You’ve got this man stay strong and you’ll reach amazing things!
Dawg my grandma told me she was a crack addict when she was emotional one time and I never knew. She grew up in the crack epidemic in America though so idc at all it was a normal thing.
You can do it Dan. I’ve been without drugs for 20 years. I went hard when I was in college. Just do it for yourself, and it’s nice to have a good partner to support you. You inspire people. And you are legit. Cheers man!
Hey man, just wanted to say you should be proud of yourself for taking these first steps. It will get easier with time, you have to be proud of the work you put in each day. For me, having an app to keep track of the days I’m sober has helped a ton as a reminder of they work. Each day passes and I’m more aware of the progress I’ve made and it far outweighs the cravings. I wish you all the best man, really (:
Skateboarding is the best drug of all
So gawdamn true!!!
I got clean 4 years ago from opiates/opioids/heroin, anything with pain killers, it's been HARD because of mental illness and I grew up in a toxic, abusive family that I didn't know was toxic or abusive. I'm still on my Suboxone treatments, but I've had clean piss tests for 4 years, only taking the medications they give me through my doctors. I am currently looking for a place to test me for ASD. I have already been diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder and PTSD from the Iraq war. I have been piecing myself back together after 13+ years of drugs. It's horrible. I will be glad when I can cope well enough to stop the Suboxone treatments. Keep up the good work and you are right. If you slip up, that doesn't mean you didn't try, or don't want to quit. Relapse is part of it. I tried many, MANY, times during my 13 years of use to stop. As long as you keep trying to stop and still want to stop that is all that matters. Keep up the awesome work, you are going to make it!! You got this!!
It takes a lifetime to learn yourself, keep going in this direction and im sure youll like the guy you meet at the other end
You can do it. The first week is a bit of a rollercoaster from my experience. The flipping out, lack of sleep and nightmares gets a bit hectic for me. I have been thinking about quitting again myself after about 8 years without a break, it seems kinda scary. I hope you can stay off it, it might motivate me.
You can do it!
The older you get it seems like the easier it is to deal with the mental side of it, but also the older u get it gets harder to just not have that as something to do after being so used to it for so long. Be grateful u have that nagging voice inside saying u cant do this forever though man. Even if you fail this time or the next eventually that voice is gonna come out on top. Find some hobbies, burn that time and energy, the dreams go away after a week or so you got this
I can definitely relate. I'm 10 years sober myself now. I can definitely tell you it's gonna be very hard but that much more worth it. On another note, those dreams are normal. I still get them from time to time.love ya homie, and I believe in you.
great job dude. I quit cigarettes and now i feel much much better. give yourself a pat in the back, you're a warrior
Good job man. There's a bunch of younger skaters watching this and i'm sure you're guiding them down the right path to not get into drugs, and I honestly feel like that's awsome. Thank you so much for all the great content
You will feel a lot better in a few days more energy will come back to you, and it always feels better going thru daily life without it been there with you man with the Maryjane especially now that you can just walk into a shop. Just keep your head focus on breathing clean your lungs will thank you. And you just earned my sub.
At first I was like "wait what's a female hero?!" Then I figured it out a minute later. I lost a lot of good friends to that same female hero but I think "vent" was more of the cause. So sorry you had to go through all this stuff dude
Stay strong Dan 👊the struggle is worth it.
And yes this did help bro. Cheers.
Good on you and best of luck Dan. You got this and you got a whole community to back me on this. Much love Dan!
Mad respect man. Honestly. It can be so hard to open up about this sort of shit but it really does help. Writing it down does as well. IT helps you look at things a little different.
I lost everything in my life to drugs, I'm now 40, 8 years sober but still trying so hard to get my life back together. I can honestly say, even though I was already 7 years clean when I started to skateboard, skateboarding changed something in my mind that helped me in ways I cant really explain. It took years to feel like myself again, my mental state was a mess for so long. Skateboarding gave me a sense of freedom and feeling of nostalgia that just hit something in my brain and made connections I had been trying to make for years.
I'm down to listen to more of your story man. Pot can be helpful at times, it is the only thing I didn't stop doing but I did cut back a lot. I find when it comes to weed, time of day has a huge impact on how it makes me feel. Over the past year I have slowly cut back to almost none, although I will smoke a little bit after dinner time, maybe a few tokes from a spliff or a little before bed (net even every night) Its nice to relax with at night. Personally I didn't slow down because I sat down and told myself I needed to, it was more of a natural thing.
I personally don't see any problems with grass, as long as its in moderation.
I used to ALWAYS tell people that it didn't effect my memory, ect but that's all lies. It really does effect your memory and many other things and I do believe that if some one is going to start to smoke, it should be later in life, not as a teenager.
Also, i bet people seen the title and had a small freak out thinking it was about YT or skating lol, for some reason I knew what the general topic was going to be. Again man, nothing but respect.
Oh yeah and "female hero" ?? Is that Heroine? That was the drug that took me down the dark road of addiction. It started with a bad injury and over prescribed painkillers.
I feel like skateboarding changes the mindset to face many of lifes struggles. Learning a new trick compares kinda well to working on something till its done. And that feeling realy lasts. Also switched from hanging around on couches getting higher every minute watching 5 movies in a row to hanging around with other skaters skating and chatting till night and then going to sleep so happy.
@@Paul43210 Yeah, you are right about that. There is a lot of good science behind the idea that the more you do things that make you feel uncomfortable or even fear, creates permanent positive changes to the brain and I think that's what skateboarding has done for me. The fear of trying something new, the possibility of injury and so on and then on top of that the dopamine release of landing a trick you have been working so hard at. ITs all around positive. Andrew Huberman has numerous podcasts on how things like that make positive changes to the brain.
So much of our problems can be fixed with essentially what are simple steps, just taking those steps for some can seem impossible at times. Our brains are funny things.
Thanks bro i really (like really) needet this right now. Keep it up man we got this
Hell yeah!!
Best thing you could ever do for yourself, I'm 30 now after being addicted for nearly 10 years to opiates, idk your situation but be glad you never got too bad into fent/H/oxy.. it is so awful worst withdrawals imaginable. And every days a struggle to get up and moving thru the pain. 6 months clean now and all it did was set my life back now all my friends from highschool/college years are all successful settled into life and I feel like im still at 0
Big props Dan! First step is admitting it, you done well mate! Keep on pushing and being strong:- ) Much love
you are my favorite skate youtuber love your content sad to see all these youtubers go but its for the good get better man with the skin cancer and your addictions. My sister has a addiction so she can probably relate that would be a real motivator man keep on skating
I wish you only the best mate. Lost my mum recently, stoped weed over 20 years ago - skateboarding is probabably the only thing I love so much that I feel comfy about to go outside on my own. Your dreams will intensify for the next weeks- especially at your young age, from my experience. Go out, talk to people as much as you can, maybe pick up a guitar or do martial arts, learn how to craft things would be my advice if it's any worth. For you skin condition I bet you can find some "solutions" or "salves" to solve it if you dig deep enough. Best of Luck
Very respectable. I've mostly quit the green due to costs, but am noticing I have become a lot more clear headed and less irritable or anxious
You are alive. you conquered a lot of dark times! that makes you a very important human to be around with. also you still batteling the damage that was done to you! the "Good" thing about it... you are an adult... not a kid that has to deal with drugs. its not cool either! But its a difference! AND! You got that!
Well done mate honestly mad respect to you, coming from someone who’s battled addictions since 18 I can strongly say your on the right path mate it feels so good when your off it all and moving foward all the best to you bro you deserve it !!!
I just started watching your channel a few days ago. And I love it. And I love this ,extremely truthful, and raw video. Keep fighting. That is amazing. Stronger person than me man. Fan for life.
I had to go to rehab for alcohol addiction and I’m 5 months and 25 days sober
It’s really good that you’ve quit everything man, the therapists at rehab said basically the best way to stay sober is to just quit everything
I’d imagine you’ll enjoy skating more too if you’re not completely zonked doing it, keep at it man ❤️
It takes a lot to put yourself out there and make yourself vulnerable in front of people. Especially putting it out there on the internet. So thank you for that. But anyways, I'm proud of you homie. It's a big step you're taking, but I know you can do it. And even if you stumble, don't let it take you down, get up and keep going. You got this!
well done bro, i had been smoking for 20 odd years since i was in high school, im 36 now and just gone 7 months sober, im saving so much money now and going to the gym and eating super clean, and feel so much better for it, keep on keeping on dude you got this
Respect for making this video!
I wish you the best on your trip to becoming sober. You got this man!
im so sorry man... i hope... I hope it will be good
❤❤❤❤❤ Its a long hard fight man, but the effort is worth it, YOU'RE WORTH IT
Good shit. Stay strong. I went through my party phase in my 20s and im in my 30s now trying to get my life back together. So far so good! You got this man.
this man proves that anything can be done in a bad house hold and growing up in a bad environment and we can always get to where we want to be in our lives. Keep it up man hope you can fully quit weed and hope you have a good rest of your days.
Thank you man,Is not Easy time for me,It never was,but with this video make decisions Is a Little bit Easy.Aniway,i support yuo and yuor decisions.come on man,let's do it.
Glad you made this video man. I'm currently in the same spot, almost exactly, so it's great timing for me to see this
good luck dan i cant relate the pain your going through but im glad to hear you quitting my uncle quit and he's a better man i hope you will be too much love dan
Man, i know I've been a little critical on your previous videos but with this one, you have my full support and mad props, brother. Sobriety is a tough thing to achieve (I'm almost at 3 years here from the female hero, alcohol, weed, and benzos). Like you, i also came from a tough place, where this was second nature to me. You can do it, homie. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability and inspiring countless others along with myself. 🙏💜
Un aplauso para este hombre que está haciendo lo mejor . Yo siendo una persona que está pasando por una adicción a la cocaína y con un par de intentos de quitarme la vida y es muy difícil todo esto
❤ you got this comrade!
@@za7ch gracias bro
Thank you Dan, i appreciate you for talking about an extremely hard subject but theres gonna be some people who will appreciate it. thank you dan.
Anything all day every day is too much. Thankfully it's 'just' the kraut dude. Got me a bit scared for a sec readin that title. I immediately thought you're on some heavier stuff and good at hiding it getting some hints of your troublesome past here and there. Spend as much quality time with Holly these first few days just to get the thoughts out the system and you'll be good. A down to earth girlfriend saved a friend of mine too a few years ago, she allways gets a little extra love from the others in the gang for that haha.
The jist is: don't underestimate the problem but no need to worry to much. I bet after a week you'll be much better 💪
I've recently thrown away my before bed habbits with 2/3 beers and the green smoke too and the feeling in the morning?? Good God, I feel like a newborn + streching more regulary my skating (tho still beginner) skyrocketed with board feel and trick-progress.
I transitioned from a J-roller to a full blown foam-roller now and every inch of my body is thankfull for it 😎🤘
Heads up, a good pop is high enough and since it is 'just' the J the occasional right time moment shure won't set you back, just let it ripe for now
Hey Dan, I've been watching your videos for a while now and even landed my first pop shuv it thanks to them, and I just wanted to say I support and respect you so much, not just as a cool content creator on youtube who uploads sick skate vids but as an actual person. I've been through some stuff myself before and just very recently but I still couldn't imagine what it must have been like for you. You're story is similar to others that I've heard but *yours* sticks out to me. Anyway man I just wanted to say i support you and appreciate you 💯 Don't ever stop doing what you're doing man ❤
Wish I had discovered yr channel sooner. All love and best wishes to you and yr mom. I lost my mom to pancreatic cancer in 2019. She had mental illness most of her life, she had a hard life, but she was at her best when she died, she was amazing. As long as you're here, a part of her is still here too. She must be awesome.
Fuck dude! 😢 sorry for your loss💔
I feel you man, alcohol and drugs runs in my family. Been going through a lot of stuff due to my drinking. Struggling but its part of the process. Stay strong bro
Been there. Be easy on yourself and know you are not in this alone. ✊🏾✊🏼✊🏽
Nothing but love and respect for opening up and sharing difficult aspects of your life, best of luck with staying clean, I know you and Holly can get through it together ❤
Dude this is literally how I felt when I quit the exact same stuff ur talking about. I have been a year and 4 months sober. I use to smoke everyday to fill the gap of drinking and haveing snow storms. Then I started going thru some bad mental head space. Never rlly knew how bad mental health could get till I got to that point. So I quit smoking weed but ended up just picking back up drinking again cause I was just in constant anxiety. That's when I realized I had a problem lol. Ur not the only one man. The weird ass dreams and the dreams of relapsing for me seem to not be as many as time went on. Work on urself meditation helps me alot.
nothing but love for you homie. it takes lots of strength to open up to these things, let alone taking action on quitting. stay strong, you are more than capable of this! we got your back
You got this man! I am sure it will be difficult. Recently found your channel and have really been enjoying it, keep rocking it!
Struggle is real homie, best of luck. One day at a time brother.
All the best with staying clean Dan, I'm sorry for your past suffering. I personally am inspired by your skating skills, please use that as motivation to stay clean. Also please respect Holly, she's a great lady. Take care mate ✌️
Wishing you the best, Im 28 y old too, from Brazil, thank you for the kick Flip vídeo, youre the best !
I belive in you G, you got this and we will be here for you m8 God bless you
I would love to hear your story I’m a recovered addict been several years now and I really love the video
got attracted to your channel by your double rock to fakie. Absolutely love your carefree attitude and your awesome freestyle tricks. Wish everything gets better.
BLESSINGS brotha , you can do it . Believe it
Good on you dude! I feel like I'm in a similar situation with grass now after toking daily, usually for several hours, going through bowl after bowl and showing up high to work for the past couple years. Just got surgery done recently that prevented me from smoking and had a few scares while I was taking edibles during the recovery. I just started smoking again 3 days ago and felt as sick as a dog for the past couple of days, making me wonder if this is worth it. Either way, you got this! 👍
1 day at a time dude. I quit the green after 30 years of hammering the stuff day in day out. I believe that green can block your rem sleep and when you quit you just get flooded with everything stored up. Im clean nearly 4 years now and my dreams are still wild. Stick to your guns man and seek the support if you need it.👊🏻
I had to force my best lad into rehab. He failed out, relapsed, and doesn’t associate with me which is fine with me! I have a family and kids, I can’t handle his mess too! Coke is insane!
Good luck on your journey. One day at a time. For the good of you.
we are with you Dan. You will come back stronger than ever. You are our reference
Good on you! I got heavily dependent on drugs at the end of high school, pills, powder, you name it, and almost ruined my life because of it. Got fully sober at 18 and remained completely sober for over 5 years. After having matured quite a bit and going through a lot of therapy, I occasionally use low amounts of marijuana to relax from time to time, but no more than once or twice a week. Proud of you man. Stay strong 🫶💪
big up to u for making this video im sorry for u bro keep up the work 💔
GOOD ON YOU! KEEP IT UP BROTHER CONGRATULATIONS 😢❤
I struggled with weed for a while now I use in moderation but I really do understand how difficult addiction can be. So proud of you man ❤
Proud of you bro! Sober is the way we were intended to live. After battling the addiction demons myself I fully relate to this one. The first week is always the hardest but you got this 💪🙏💯.
You got it dude! I'm trying the exact same thing!
I’ll be real, i’ve been smoking weed and it has been helping me, i took 2 years off, mostly to prove to myself i can quit and i am not addicted. I have ADHD and i’d rather smoke weed than take adderall. But i am happy for you making a the decision brotha ☺️
Much love bro ❤
just wanted to tell you I like your vids. You can do this!
I was sober for 5 years between 23 and 28 after 10 years being an addict. I relapsed last year and within 10 months completely destroyed my entire life. Been clean again for 4 Months now and started skating again to keep motivated and busy. I fucking feel you bro but it just gets better and better the futher through the sobriety you get. you got this
The fact that you didn't edit this vid makes it way more realistic. I'm fourteen, so I can't tell any experiences, but I hope you'll get through it, and that you'll be in a healthier lifestyle :) By the way you're so close to 100k!
Even deciding to quit is hard . Good on you
Drugs are really boring to everyone around you. It's like have you ever seen a band, usually they just stand their playing their instrument and people are going crazy and shaking the little butts off. It's called the apollonyan and dionysian dichotomy. People on drugs feel larger than life, but in reality, they just look like a big narcissist...
(and every time I try to quit the minimal amount of weed I smoke, I get kicked out so I don't know who I am entirely. my family life is nice but I live with my grandparents too in a house, and it's a sinking ship in its own way also. sometimes I wish I didn't have to be here telling people what to do but I know I do, my grandpa has alzheimers and they wanted to send him away but I fought to get care for him here, and my mom is now his caretaker and gets paid well enough for me to buy skate stuff) I just exist... Idc about me. That's without going into all the friends I've lost over the years who died too young. I'm co-dependant and can no longer worry about myself too much.
people are just... difficult. hang in there dude, you got this.
Stay up bredda one day at a time. I sold my soul to heroin for years, alcohol before that… it cost me everything. Lost friends and loved ones who used. Drugs are fuckin deadly and they’ll rob you of everything. Absolutely Everything. I went to AA n got my head right but I get that’s not for everyone. Grateful daily it worked for me.
Stay up n bless up bredda, self improvement is always righteous ❤🙏
Estoy muy triste de ver este video. Todos tenemos problemas por desgracia, y sinó los tendremos en el futuro. La vida es corta, don't quit skateboarding
I grew up with a father who was a full blown alcoholic and drug. Watching him get black out or just not be there for me or my sister growing up is what made me not wanna do any hard stuff at all. Now I had a period of drinking hardcore when I was a teenager til early adult life and completely stopped and not pick it up ever again same with green too smoke allot allot for ages I drop that too I wouldn’t say I am completely sober I’ll still smoke here and there but only at a concert In my late 20s and I still learning. But yah good job on it man and I hope things gets better for ya.
I usually watch this on my TV or I cannot comment this is the first video that has made me get onto my phone so that I’m able to say something. I love your content and was afraid when you said you were going to quit it was about quitting UA-cam. I love hearing success stories, and even though you feel like you still have work to do, seems like you’re already a success. Whatever the next few Days months years have for you. Do you have an obligation to come right out and tell your audience work on yourself so you can give the best contact onto us keep pushing in my first and your skateboard second. Lol one love.
Keep pushing in life first skateboarding second sorry my text messed up
Always here for you brother!!!
love you my guy!
super rad man, as a society we definitely romanticize weed and its affect on our creativity and productivity its all person to person. ive started smoking at 14 and have smoked every day since i was 16 as long as i could afford it and im 22 now and starting to feel like it hinders me in some ways.
you got this man, i belive in you 🔥❤🔥