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@Slayer-7373 Сағат бұрын
Good stuff shades
@ShadesOClarity 5 минут бұрын
Thanks Slayer. I have a new one coming. I had to re-edit it because I didn't want an age-restriction thrown on it.
@Piru_Upnorth 21 сағат бұрын
I couldn't even imagine coming off benzos. The alcohol detox was pure hell and they gave me an Ativan taper to help with it. Just that little bit of Ativan had me having some scary thoughts after the taper was done. Never again!
@ShadesOClarity 17 сағат бұрын
Glad you are off. Yeah. I am going super slow from a smaller dose.
@Piru_Upnorth 17 сағат бұрын
@ShadesOClarity it gave me horrible suicidal thoughts. I went to an inpatient rehab called Avenues.
@ShadesOClarity 17 сағат бұрын
@@Piru_Upnorth I know what that's like. I hope you are better now.
@Piru_Upnorth 17 сағат бұрын
@ShadesOClarity Im doing pretty well I spent a month there back in March. Then I came across LD, and then you. Your content helps more than you know.
@ShadesOClarity 16 сағат бұрын
@@Piru_Upnorth I appreciate that, Piru. Thanks for watching and replying.
@AddictedToMore_ Күн бұрын
Did you ever watch Detroit Rock City? MATMOK Mothers against the music of KISS hahaha
@ShadesOClarity Күн бұрын
Yep. Funny stuff. All those 90s movies like that were cool. Or early 2000s.
@janetstadius1684 Күн бұрын
Good audio visual set up! Back in the day my Mother was given vallium. What a journey to get off that it was. Back then handed out like sweets. Hopefully doctors are more up to speed 🙏🏻 Well described by you Shades. Janet 🇬🇧
@ShadesOClarity Күн бұрын
Thank you, Janet. I am glad your mother finally got off. Thanks for watching and replying.
@davidlafond8327 Күн бұрын
Yeah I took Librium and Ativan years ago for alcohol withdrawal. They definitely helped with getting rid of the hallucinations, but they made me feel like a total zombie too! Luckily, I was able to get off them quickly and didn't become dependent on them! I've heard some serious horror stories about benzo withdrawal! 😱
@esther4706 Күн бұрын
I think her seeing you getting sober will speak more than thousand words...may just take time.
@Micru866 Күн бұрын
Very informative video Shades. Like the music and lighting too, very relaxing and peaceful 😌 ✌️. Also, it was nice chatting with you on LD’s live. It’s always a good time. Have a great night.
@ShadesOClarity Күн бұрын
Good to see you as well, Micru. Thanks for watching and replying. L.D. and I are planning on doing another interview pretty soon.
@Micru866 Күн бұрын
@ super cool…looking forward to it.
@esther4706 Күн бұрын
Thanks for your video Shades! Just wanted to ask if you have ever had that lump in your neck checked out? Under your jawline on the left?
@ShadesOClarity Күн бұрын
Wow. I appreciate your close study of my ugly face. I cut my beard a bit shorter and I think that is uneven cutting under my jawline. I even went and looked in the mirror. Are you referring to my "military" left - my left or your left. It's just the light and I have my head slightly turned to my right, I think. I have no enlarged lymph nodes or lumps. I appreciate your concern.
@esther4706 Күн бұрын
@ShadesOClarity Oh man! I'm sorry, didn't mean to cause you concern. Honestly don't know what side I'm talking about. It's on the right side of me looking at you, assuming it's your left side looking at me. Sorry to concern you! 😢
@ShadesOClarity Күн бұрын
@@esther4706 It didn't scare me. The first thought was that I didn't properly clipper my neck evenly. I was checking that more than looking for lumps. Heh. No problem.
@esther4706 Күн бұрын
@@ShadesOClarity Forget I said anything! 🙈😅 Apart from that, you are definitely looking healthier!
@ShadesOClarity Күн бұрын
@@esther4706 Thanks. The thumbnail is a testament to that.
@Laura-hk4th 2 күн бұрын
All cool bro 😎 Thanks for sharing
@ShadesOClarity 2 күн бұрын
Thank you Laura for watching and replying.
@tajcoffee1908 2 күн бұрын
Great video Shades and sadly enough I see this same situation with my folks. I have been on the "getting sober" band wagon now for 7 years but seriously for 3 years and I am 32 now. For me it is both the physical and mental situation of a long bender but getting back to my point at hand. My mom is late 60's my dad is 70 and seeing how alcohol is on them at their age most definitely scares me sober you could say. I lived with them for a time in Florida and that was a wild experience as my dad I believe suffers from aspects of bi-polar disorder which does not combine well with hangovers/withdrawals. My dad had a major heart attack ten years ago and his doctors told very little alcohol and coffee for the first two years, the agony of the withdrawal from both almost pushed him to brink of self-deletion. Eventually he improved began scuba diving after around 2 years following the heart attack. But the biggest difference I noticed in him was a much calmer and actually positive person than I see now which is likely more comparable to how he was in his 50's (heavy consumption of alcohol and coffee). Anyhow to each their own but I can't imagine at my folks age how difficult it would be to sober up considering how it has been for me at 30.
@ShadesOClarity 2 күн бұрын
I know. I just wish she would cut back a little - just see a little improvement. I know she's depressed and doesn't have a lot of friends or much to do. Her idea of fun is going to the grocery store and she goes every day whether she needs stuff or not.
@paulandrew4415 2 күн бұрын
I was prescribed Quatiapine years ago and I'm not even sure why. I'm going to speak to my doctor because I no longer want to take it nor any other drug with nasty side effects
@lemarbruun5817 2 күн бұрын
Good idea. There was a time some years ago i went to an urgent care center due to some major anxiety issues at the time and the doctor there prescribed me Seroquil, which is pretty much the same drug. She said i should take it to get a good night sleep and talking like it was just a sedative. Then when i looked up the drug, found out it is usually prescribed for schizophrenics, people with bipolar disorder, or people with psychosis issues. I was like WTF, and didn't take it. Unless you were prescribed that for one of those reasons, definitely, talk to a doctor.
@paulandrew4415 2 күн бұрын
@lemarbruun5817 thanks I also looked it up and found the same info, unfortunately I've been taking it for some time
@ShadesOClarity 2 күн бұрын
@@paulandrew4415 I don't want to be on any mind-altering drugs anymore.
@paulandrew4415 Күн бұрын
@@ShadesOClarity ya me neither shades I'm done with them
@paulandrew4415 2 күн бұрын
I was prescribed quatiapine
@AddictedToMore_ 2 күн бұрын
Love the thumbnail
@ShadesOClarity 2 күн бұрын
Thanks, ATM. I figured I would try a little AI generated stuff.
@Disappointingyourdemons 2 күн бұрын
Great video shades. As they say in AA, you can't take someone else's inventory for them. They have to make the decision all on their own, just like we did. How many times did other people say you should quit drinking? Or beg you with everything they had for you to slow down or stop? And what was the reaction every time? It sucks m, but there's really nothing you can do andni think the lesson to take away is now you feel how everyone else felt when trying to get you to get help. Anyways, that's just my two cents. Hope you're well and have a great day my friend.
@ShadesOClarity 2 күн бұрын
Thanks, Ron. My dad makes suggestions that she should quit. Technically it isn't my business since I am a guest in the house. However, I drop hints as well and should probably just stop. That's what I am talking about here. You can't force someone to get help unless they are about to die from alcohol. Then you might petition the magistrate for an involuntary commitment to a psych/detox facility. But what happens when they get out? That's going to cause a resentment and what about realizing they can't drink again? If they aren't receptive to recovery you are back at square one. You're right. The person isn't going to stop until they are ready including myself.
@Disappointingyourdemons 2 күн бұрын
@ShadesOClarity people tried to do that to me a long time ago. We call it "gettin sectioned". It didn't work and I probably just would have just started drinking again as soon as I got out had it worked. It's tough man, I get it.
@ShadesOClarity 2 күн бұрын
@@Disappointingyourdemons Yeah, I've heard of being "sectioned." Like Pyle in "Full Metal Jacket" - "I think Leonard is a Section 8." I guess it's a wait-and-see situation. Even though it is never too late to get sober and save money from drinking that shit she is 78 years old. Trying to reprogram someone's behavior at that age is tough.
@Disappointingyourdemons 2 күн бұрын
@ShadesOClarity yeah. Section 8 in the military means insanity. I believe in Mass it meant Section 9. Like the title or number of the law. As they say. It's hard to teach an old dog new tricks. I'm closing in on 50 andni know I am very resistant to learning new things lol. I can't imagine how ill be near 80 if I make it that long.
@ShadesOClarity 2 күн бұрын
@@Disappointingyourdemons Do you see yourself quitting smoking? Have you ever quit?
@Laura-hk4th 2 күн бұрын
A big no no for sure !!!
@ShadesOClarity 2 күн бұрын
Nope.
@Mmoose712 2 күн бұрын
My parents were both alcoholics when i was growing up. My mom drank straight vodka for years. She stopped when her health completely failed. She was emaciated, bleeding ulcer, completely non functional. On a positive note, because she quit, she lived to be 80. I don't have any words of wisdom. People quit when they want to quit. I loved that lady. My kids have no idea how much their grandmother struggled with alcholism. She stopped right before they were born, and i haven't shared that with them
@ShadesOClarity 2 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and replying. It is strange. My alcoholism comes from my dad's side of the family I am pretty sure. He's not alcoholic. My mother didn't get this way until later. Her mother drank a lot of wine and was actually prescribed two glasses by the family doctor for anxiety.
@napalmtomahawk 2 күн бұрын
I have an inlaw that drinks to blackout every holiday yet nobody talks to her about it or my blood relative. Its like everyone wants to pretend its not happening when its obvious there is a problem. I swore at the wedding I would forever hold my peace on the matter. I knew then when she was hurling before the ceremony. Its awful.
@ShadesOClarity 2 күн бұрын
Yes it is, Napalm. Thanks for watching and replying.
@Laura-hk4th 3 күн бұрын
♥️
@ShadesOClarity 3 күн бұрын
Thanks, Laura.
@ShadesOClarity 3 күн бұрын
Well if you liked who won. Don't go celebrate with a drink.
@janetstadius1684 3 күн бұрын
Mmmm...one of these days your Mum might go to far. Sounds very habit formed on the phone call side. Still time to turn it around hopefully. Janet
@ShadesOClarity 3 күн бұрын
@@janetstadius1684 Thank you, Janet. I just don't want it to get any worse. She's oblivious to the danger.
@Micru866 3 күн бұрын
Hey shades - dealing with loved ones and addiction is tough. Like you said people will stop when they’re ready to quit. Question for you, do you find it difficult to be around someone drinking? I would imagine it’s tough. I hope your mom realizes the benefits of stopping sooner rather than later. Hope you’re doing well.
@ShadesOClarity 3 күн бұрын
I can stand being around people drinking. The only time it's ok is when you are drinking and having fun and that isn't ok. We went out to a Mexican restaurant the other day and my dad had a beer. It doesn't trigger me. My mother had ginger ale. She only drinks at night at the same time. I've never been sure she's truly alcoholic.
@Micru866 3 күн бұрын
@@ShadesOClarityI get it, I think it’s difficult to really know whether you are an alcoholic or have AUD. It’s subjective because not all people fit into the box or check the boxes. Best way to look at it is staying away from it as it’s not giving you anything your body needs and is actually taking from you. Thanks for vid Shades 🕶️
@ShadesOClarity 3 күн бұрын
@@Micru866 Thanks, Micru.
@CMoore8539 3 күн бұрын
Good Morning Shades!☀️ Thumbs Up 👍 and Shared Out. I’m sorry to hear about your Mom.🙏
@ShadesOClarity 3 күн бұрын
Thanks, Cindy. Hopefully, she'll stop. She could probably quit cold turkey and be fine.
@lemarbruun5817 3 күн бұрын
The video aesthetic of you being over to the right, in a dimmer room with lights/candles in the back is cool. But yeah, Shades, people can't be talked into or being forced to quit, they have to genuinely want it themselves. That also applies to other bad habits or behaviors of people too. Important piece of life wisdom.
@ShadesOClarity 3 күн бұрын
Thank you, Lemar. I tend to fool around with different lighting, positioning (Here I am in the Rule of Thirds right), music, and old manual focus lenses and digital lenses. I know I can't do much. She said, "Leave me alone" last night, so we shut up. I know the situation. I just want to here it from my friends here.
@lemarbruun5817 3 күн бұрын
@@ShadesOClarity Add just to add, i have found too that sometimes people dig their heels in as an FU if they perceive that others are trying too hard or to force them. Maybe some carefully crafted words of encouragement or important facts/reality mentioned occasionally might help. Just tossing an idea your way.
@ShadesOClarity 3 күн бұрын
@@lemarbruun5817 She is in denial, but not in denial in a sense that she knows she needs to stop but gets defensive when you talk about it. Her friend on the phone doesn't help. She's switched to tomato juice when talking but always reverts back. I just want her to stop before she gets cirrhosis. I might go check out an Al Anon meeting and listen to them.
@CMoore8539 3 күн бұрын
@@ShadesOClarityI think that Anon would be the best source of dealing with her. Take good care of you.
@ShadesOClarity 2 күн бұрын
@@CMoore8539 Thanks, Cindy. I might check out a meeting. My old sponsors' wife does them here. Or she used to. Not sure.
@Laura-hk4th 4 күн бұрын
Sorry that happened & Oh yes it sure is humiliating!! 😫 Wow, but thanks be to God you’re sober now & helping people! ❤ Take care 😎
@ShadesOClarity 4 күн бұрын
Thank you, Laura. Yeah it sucked and I was pretty angry. I liked writing ads for that paper and taking photos. I came away from it wiser.
@Micru866 4 күн бұрын
Hey shades - nice to see you. I know how overwhelming a new job can be. It is what it is. I just take it as it’s not meant to be. Take care shades. To all the veterans or all family members of veterans, thank you for your service. 🇺🇸
@ShadesOClarity 4 күн бұрын
Hello, Micru. My brain was indeed scrambled eggs. It sucks to get fired but things do happen for a reason. I was able to get my job back even though it's part time right now. I'll either jump right into it when I get my license back or do the counseling thing. I'll make my decision after the holidays.
@francesalexander2545 5 күн бұрын
Happy Veterans day shades! I hope all is well with you. Addiction is destructive, it takes who we were away. ADr once told me that addiction changes our brain something about dopamine and that sometimes its irreversible. Its one of those if only i knew then what i know now situations. Peace
@ShadesOClarity 5 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching and replying, Frances. Alcohol is a poison and destroyer of lives. Take care!
@CMoore8539 5 күн бұрын
Thumbs Up!👍 & Shared Out. Have a Beautiful Day Shades and Everyone!!!🇺🇸
@lemarbruun5817 5 күн бұрын
You too!
@ShadesOClarity 5 күн бұрын
@@lemarbruun5817 You too. Heh.
@ShadesOClarity 5 күн бұрын
Thanks again, Cindy. Thanks for watching and sharing.
@lemarbruun5817 5 күн бұрын
@@ShadesOClarity 😂
@CMoore8539 5 күн бұрын
@@ShadesOClarity Thank you!
@CMoore8539 5 күн бұрын
#HappyVeteransDay!🇺🇸
@ShadesOClarity 5 күн бұрын
Right back at you, Cindy.
@davidlafond8327 5 күн бұрын
Ironically, job loss is one of the few things I managed to avoid throughout my alcoholism. I definitely wasted a ton of money though, and I racked up a crazy amount of credit card debt that I'm still paying off now!! I was a "high functioning alcoholic", which is such bs because you're not really functioning that well. Others can always tell there's something off about you even if they don't tell you to your face at work. Thanks for sharing, Shades! Happy Veterans Day and God bless our troops!! 🙂
@lemarbruun5817 5 күн бұрын
People know. It's just one of the countless lies those with AUD tell ourselves. I've become convinced in many ways that one of the things alcoholism REALLY is, is a thing of self deceit. Almost like a literal delusion. Great to run into you here too, David 🙂
@ShadesOClarity 5 күн бұрын
Thanks, David. I did blow a lot of money I'll never see again. I am fortunate that my currently employers took mercy on me.
@ShadesOClarity 5 күн бұрын
@@lemarbruun5817 Thanks, Lemar. Happy Veterans Day!
@davidlafond8327 5 күн бұрын
@@lemarbruun5817 Hey Lemar! Good to see you here, too! Glad to be sober and not have to worry about being hungover/drunk at work lol. It’s just not worth it!
@lemarbruun5817 5 күн бұрын
Haven't experienced job loss from drinking, but being a business owner/self employed type, i have definitely lost a LOT of revenue from drinking. Hangovers and withdrawals caused me a lot of lost time of work and profits. Wouldn't even want to know the total amount of dollars lost. If i did, i would get a temptation to drink, lol. Thanks for the quick but interesting upload, Shades, and hope you have a great week.
@ShadesOClarity 5 күн бұрын
I came close a few times to to thinking I lost my retail job. I don't think they wanted to get rid of me because I've been with them so long. Plus, even though I wouldn't have sued them if I had been terminated, they didn't want a potential lawsuit over alcoholism falling under a "disability" or "disease." If they had, I probably could have gotten a lawyer and filed suit. That stuff just isn't my bag. I think they stuck with me knowing I was coming to the end of the road with the drinking. I've wasted a lot of time. I've written my whole life and that's all I really can get paid to do other than retail. That's why I thought about becoming a counselor. Thanks for watching and replying, Lemar.
@Micru866 8 күн бұрын
Hey shades - I understand it’s human nature to gravitate to people you connect with when you’re at your lowest but I caution against it. Two addicts together is not a good mix. I’ve never needed a treatment center(thank goodness) but there are predators both male and female. I get it we feel what we feel. Just like the bff swooping in when you’re going through a hard time…it’s a douche bag move. Great video hope all is well with you.
@ShadesOClarity 8 күн бұрын
Thank you, Micru. I'm doing well.
@AddictedToMore_ 8 күн бұрын
That joke at the beginning made me laugh out loud
@ShadesOClarity 8 күн бұрын
Butchering Bat Country. Thanks, ATM.
@TheWillpowerPodcast 8 күн бұрын
There he is! 👏🤟🙌
@lemarbruun5817 8 күн бұрын
The same can be said about you! Remember you from some of your interview appearances. Hope you have a great day/evening!
@Sreybk 8 күн бұрын
@@lemarbruun5817 I was just about to say: "There you are." Will - the man with the fastest growth in this genre I have ever seen. Thanks for watching, the both of youse.
@TheWillpowerPodcast 8 күн бұрын
@@lemarbruun5817 That's awesome! You too!!
@TheWillpowerPodcast 7 күн бұрын
@@Sreybk Wow! Thank you for such a nice compliment! ❤❤
@ShadesOClarity 7 күн бұрын
@@TheWillpowerPodcast Sorry you had to go through what you did but your success is well-deserved.
@lemarbruun5817 8 күн бұрын
I can't speak for others, but while being in recovery, one of the last things i would want is to get hooked up with someone battling similar demons. It's like doubling the chance of relapsing. If they go down, they might take you with them. And of course there are the predators that target rehab too.
@ShadesOClarity 8 күн бұрын
I've been there. I did suffer a relape after a shaky relationship. The girl in treatment was just flirtatious and fun and I liked being around her. Even if she had invited me into her room, I wouldn't have done it. She had this on again off again relationship and I didn't want to mess with that. I also didn't want to get caught and possibly have us both kicked out.
@Slayer-7373 8 күн бұрын
Great video shades 👍
@CMoore8539 8 күн бұрын
@@Slayer-7373 Good Morning Slayer!☀️
@ShadesOClarity 8 күн бұрын
Thanks, Slayerman.
@Slayer-7373 8 күн бұрын
@@CMoore8539 morning!!
@lemarbruun5817 8 күн бұрын
A round of good mornings for everyone!
@ShadesOClarity 8 күн бұрын
@@lemarbruun5817 Good morning to you, Lemar.
@CMoore8539 8 күн бұрын
Thumbs Up!👍 and Shared Out! Have a Beautiful Day Shades!☀️ Excellent Advice!!💯
@ShadesOClarity 8 күн бұрын
Thanks, Cindy. I hope you have a great day as well and keep that sober thing going.
@CMoore8539 8 күн бұрын
@@ShadesOClarity 💯%!!
@Disappointingyourdemons 8 күн бұрын
Good stuff shades. Two sickies don't make a wellie!
@ShadesOClarity 8 күн бұрын
Exactly. Glad you made it. Ya got my creative juices going. I got some stuff I think you'll like. For free of course. The only problem might be customs issues and tax. I don't know if you have tried to email me but I have no other way of contacting you. Thanks for watching and replying, Ron.
@Disappointingyourdemons 8 күн бұрын
@ShadesOClarity nah. If you just mailed me something there's no customs or tax or anything. Even if I bought something from you it wouldn't have anything like that. We don't have sales tax down here. What's your email again? Maybe I put it in there wrong.
@ShadesOClarity 8 күн бұрын
@@Disappointingyourdemons Ron if you go to my page where my info is under the boldface "more" scroll down past my Instagram, you can click on my email and copy it.
@Disappointingyourdemons 8 күн бұрын
Hey man. Congrats on 500 subs. That's awesome. You've got a great channel and a great message. You're absolutely right. Don't let the election be the thing to send you over the edge. Especially not for either of those two nitwits. Or politicians in general. Or the government. Hope youre having a great day buddy. Keep up the good work.
@ShadesOClarity 8 күн бұрын
Thanks, D.D. I still haven't gotten an email. Why don't you drop yours below this line. You will have to write it in gaps/code. I'll delete it off when I receive it.
@Disappointingyourdemons 5 күн бұрын
Don't know if you sent anything but if you did I haven't gotten it yet. Hope all is well.
@CMoore8539 9 күн бұрын
Thumbs Up 👍 and Shared Out Shades!! Tell that mean devil that he’s never right!!😊
@ShadesOClarity 8 күн бұрын
There is a hint of truth in what he says. That's his power.
@CMoore8539 8 күн бұрын
@@ShadesOClarity I don’t think so.
@ShadesOClarity 8 күн бұрын
@@CMoore8539 Damn. The algorithm is hatin' on this one.
@Manos-de-Piedra 10 күн бұрын
The background music spoils the videos bro
@ShadesOClarity 9 күн бұрын
Duly noted. I've noticed it's mixed too loud. Maybe I'll try one with no music. I've just always put something underneath it.
@annabarram 10 күн бұрын
"Finally have 500 subscribers, THANK GOD" HAHAHAHAHA that's hilarious. I feel you on that. Congrats my friend! I love this video too. Really timely and encouraging. Thank you 🖤🖤🖤
@ShadesOClarity 10 күн бұрын
Thanks, Anna. It kept going back and forth. 496, 498, 495. ENOUGH! Damn bots. I appreciate you watching and responding.
@annabarram 9 күн бұрын
@@ShadesOClarity Those bots are such bullsh*t! I'm sorry. I feel your pain so much on that. Thank you so much for making a video about this. It was really comforting to come along with you on your walk and hear your informal words of warmth and comfort. Appreciate you!
@ShadesOClarity 9 күн бұрын
@@annabarram Thank you. I think those lost subs right at 500 were all bots and I thought I had screwed up on another video.
@annabarram 9 күн бұрын
@@ShadesOClarity It's seriously so stressful to wonder if a specific video made someone unsubscribe. It kills me lol. But I think you're wise to assume that they're bots. Your videos are awesome :)
@ShadesOClarity 9 күн бұрын
@@annabarram So are yours. I appreciate the kind words. Also, I understand the slow growth of my channel. I don't really follow any rules except titling thumbnails with keywords, using keywords in the title, using keywords in the description and using tags. My thumbnails are homemade as momma's biscuits. How cares? I even have you, L.D., Slayer, Bat Country, and Smiles for Miles in the tags, so one of my videos might jump out. I really don't care about the subs. This is a hobby for me. An experiment, if you will. Also, a way for me to stay accountable and sober and help the next person. I'd like to eventually reach 1k, but I am not looking to make a career out of this. Hell, I'll probably burn out and move on before 1k.
@lemarbruun5817 10 күн бұрын
The quote "Worrying works, because almost everything i worry about never actually happens" comes to mind. Regardless of one's political view or worldview, going into the bottle just isn't the answer, no matter what. Stay strong Shades, myself, and everyone.
@ShadesOClarity 10 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and replying, Lemar. It's all bad for any reason.
@Micru866 10 күн бұрын
Hey Shades - thanks for taking me along on the walk. Looks super peaceful which I need some extra peace this week. Regardless, of where we are in our journey, sobriety or just life, today is a new day so make the best of it! Take it easy and here’s ☕️ ☕️ to your continued growth.
@ShadesOClarity 10 күн бұрын
No problem. That's why I am here. Likewise to you as well.
@B_DOGG905 10 күн бұрын
Hey Shades I seen that one video you made about losing subscribers and strange KZbin activity. KZbin deleted my comment about the AI Bot. KZbin seems to be deleting like 75% of the comments I make I think Im just gonna wait till LD's lives to talk to the sober community. I dont even have an email right now im just using my wifes email lol. Ill make a new one soon so i can message u guys or email u guys directly. BTW love the music @3:15 👍🤣👍
@ShadesOClarity 10 күн бұрын
Thanks, BigDogg. I'm sorry about that. I don't know why I had her in my head. I'll send this stuff to whoever shoots that email first. You can try again. shadesoclarity219 @ gmail dot com.
@B_DOGG905 10 күн бұрын
@@ShadesOClarity LOL im not Micru. I commented on that AI Bot comment. You commented saying it actually wasnt an AI Bot. You commented your email address and told me to email you. My previous comment was no longer there. I wouldnt troll anybody especially not sober recovery channels. I follow you guys for inspiration cause im tryna kick beers 100% for good. Shame on anybody whos actually trolling any of these channels.
@ShadesOClarity 10 күн бұрын
@@B_DOGG905 Hahaa. I'm a fuggin' clown. see above. I think you should wait just a bit. I want to be fair even though I didn't foresee these cut comment problems.
@B_DOGG905 10 күн бұрын
@@ShadesOClarity LOL all good bro. You can give the prize to somebody else. Give it to somebody closer to you im in Northern Ontario Canada so there will most likely be a problem with shipping and handling. Not saying it would and it will 100% of the time but ask LD LOL! I ordered merch from him in May and it got lost and we both lost money had to refund money and then the merch randomly showed up at my door like 4 months later LOL!
@ShadesOClarity 10 күн бұрын
@@B_DOGG905 Ok. That could present a problem. I was wondering what would happen if it wasn't a domestic subscriber.
@esther4706 10 күн бұрын
Congratulations on 500..🎉
@ShadesOClarity 10 күн бұрын
Thank you. I know who the person is. The items are not going to her. I am going to pick somebody.
@CMoore8539 10 күн бұрын
Congratulations 🎉 On Your First 500 Subscribers Shades!!🎈 Thumbs Up!👍 and Shared Out There!!♥️ I agree. Nothing is worth throwing away our sobriety!! I’ve only got 10 days but believe me, I don’t ever want to go through another detox like the one I’m recovering from! It’s Not worth it Ever.
@ShadesOClarity 10 күн бұрын
How many cold turkey withdrawals have you experienced if you don't mind me asking? Those are never good and get worse every time (kindling). I hope you are feeling better. Congrats on the 10 days!
@CMoore8539 10 күн бұрын
@@ShadesOClarity I’ve definitely experienced my fair share and each time is worse than the last. I’ve also been to rehabs and hospitals for detoxing. It’s definitely safer to ask for medical help.
@ShadesOClarity 10 күн бұрын
@@CMoore8539 Yes it is. Unmedicated withdrawals are tougher on the brain and neurotransmitters, more dangerous, cause worse kindling and can result in seizures.
@RonsMom40-pu1en2gj4p 10 күн бұрын
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@CMoore8539 10 күн бұрын
Good Morning!❤
@ShadesOClarity 10 күн бұрын
@@CMoore8539 Good morning, Cindy. How are you?
@ShadesOClarity 10 күн бұрын
What's up, RonsMom. How you doing?
@RonsMom40-pu1en2gj4p 10 күн бұрын
The one year anniversary of my son's passing coming up on the 27th. Kind of dreading it.
@ShadesOClarity 10 күн бұрын
@@RonsMom40-pu1en2gj4p I am sorry. That is tough and I can't imagine it. How long have you been sober?
@Disappointingyourdemons 11 күн бұрын
Happy bday! There's nothing thats going to happen today that will require you to pick up a drink. Odaat!
@ShadesOClarity 11 күн бұрын
Well, it was on Saturday. I re-uploaded this video because there were problems with it. There still are imperfections. Yesterday, I got my DJI Pocket 2. It is awesome and has a gimbal head. You will see a difference in the walk and talk stuff. That's what I wanted to know. Do you want my phone gimbal? It's free. Thanks for the birthday wishes.
@Disappointingyourdemons 11 күн бұрын
@ShadesOClarity I mean, yeah, that would be cool.
@Laura-hk4th 2 күн бұрын
@@ShadesOClarity Happy Belated Birthday! God bless!
@ShadesOClarity 2 күн бұрын
@@Laura-hk4th Thank you, Laura. I appreciate it.
@gaylemcgillem8087 11 күн бұрын
Happy Birthday. Don't drink
@ShadesOClarity 11 күн бұрын
Thanks, Gayle. No way.
@CMoore8539 12 күн бұрын
Don’t forget we all have to get through this election week too! Another thing to aggravate peoples! May-Be it will all work out…. I’m trying not to look 👀.
@ShadesOClarity 12 күн бұрын
I voted. But I hate politics, politicians and the whole to do surrounding this stuff. As a journalist, I am tossed into it. I was asked to go to this Trump rally and shoot photos, but it conflicted with another assignment, thank God.
@CMoore8539 12 күн бұрын
Thumbs Up 👍 and Shared Out! Excellent Video Shades!!❤ That aggravating devil has a way of bothering everyone!! Terrible Monster 👿!!😊
@ShadesOClarity 12 күн бұрын
Yes. I even crop dusted him with a fart, but he continued, unabated.