Beating Addiction - with JP Sears

Beating Addiction - with JP Sears
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This video is about overcoming addiction, principally alcohol addiction. I bring one of my best friends with me, Karen Solt, so she can share her legitimate life experience in what it takes to beat addiction, and what steps you can take to help yourself through the struggles of your addiction.

[@IndicaDreaming]

As someone who has substance abuse problems, I have come across others who were homeless and didn't even know they had a problem. I have learnt a lot about myself and a lot about humanity, but one of the most important things I learnt is that some people have a severe and debilitating lack of self awareness. First step is always accepting the problem.

[@pearlsbeforeswine60]

Sober 11 years now..most worthwhile journey ever!

[@Anonymous-rx9lp]

How is the journey now, 3 years later? ❤😊

[@truth1901]

Headband...= parody No headband..= . Serious.

[@AnnaLuna]

I'm watching this with my Facebook addiction in mind. It still applies.

[@suzanne77ification]

I always hear that drinking is a way to escape from one's emotions, but my least favorite part of drinking is how freaking emotional it makes me, and others.

[@windsordrums]

To anyone moving through to the other side of addiction, I send much love - you got this!! ✨💖✨

[@AngryKittens]

Coping. It's a coping mechanism. There are two kinds of coping mechanisms: positive and negative. Addiction to recreational drugs falls within the negative one, as a form of escapism (that ironically becomes difficult to escape).. But yes, the implication is the same. Substance abuse is usually a symptom of a larger problem.

[@addictedtoelf]

Love that you mentioned the shame and taboo factor. That seems to be one of, if not THE, biggest reason that many people don't seek help. In areas where either government or society remove that stigma, more people seek help. It's really a beautiful thing to normalize human problems. I live with an addict (sober, thankfully) and a large majority of the people in our lives are recovering addicts. Everyone is addicted, to some extent, to something. Sex, food, shopping, TV; all have the possibility to be addictive and many people truly are addicted to them. But we see cigarettes, drugs and alcohol as being taboo which is ridiculous! An unmanageable life is unmanageable, regardless of the substance being used. I'm glad to see this video, thanks for all of your perspectives and using a platform to help normalize our human condition! :)

[@whmozart]

the key is being more like the dog.

[@tMatt5M]

The dog is clearly addicted to being pet.

[@whmozart]

nah, the dog knows what's important.

[@2m7b5]

+tMattLZ And crack. Poor fella.

[@jacksonhetzman9873]

Drugs did save my life when I was going through traumatic events in my life for years. But now I think it's time to move on. They helped me learn more about my self and reminded me of all the small beauties in every day life that makes it worth living for. This video brought up many useful points for me, particularly the part about beating your self up about your use and it leading to more use. Much love from an addicted teen looking for a more fulfilling brighter future. P.S. A little something I wrote a year ago don't stop playing and celebrating the small things in life because you don't have/use drugs anymore. Live each day like your high;learn from the lessons drugs have taught you and grow from them,with out them

[@KarenSolt]

Thanks for those comments Jackson. A clean life can be challenging, but totally beautiful and worth it. Peace to you brother :-)

[@rciufo]

you are wonderful people for bringing this difficult and relevant topic to mainstream. thank you. thank you

[@KarenSolt]

Appreciate that Ryan and thank you for checking it out.

[@kalim8815]

Hi JP, Thank you and your guest for the real talk.

[@MrBDF2000]

2:57 JP stops petting dog 3:02 Dog checks if woman its sitting with will begin petting, nope. 3:08 Dog moves to superior human in this situation.

[@InHisSservice]

Where has this great interview been hiding! You are both wonderful. The emphasis on addiction for SURVIVAL is so important.

[@connordean]

I'm an addict In recovery and this is video, in my opinion, contains some good information that coexists with my belief system and my personal experience with addiction. I started to negatively judge this video part way through because I felt some of the information they are talking about might be hard to understand if the watcher doesn't already know where they are coming from. Then I thought more about the subject matter. Addiction is extraordinarily complex and sensitive topic and there is no way one could ever give a full account of experience or advice in a 20 minute video. So for this reason I would rate this video highly as they broke a few things down fairly well. Also, JP Sears is my hero.

[@thekristenkchannel]

Really like the focus on compassion for oneself. Great video!

[@venicestu]

The problem with addiction helpers is as Karen pointed out is the miserable success rate, she stated 10% which is a generous statistic. The question that should be focused on is why do 90+ % fail?? That is the better question your serious talk should have spent your time on. People don't fail 90 +% of the time because they have genetic issues, they fail because the core belief system and the memories that support that system never get changed. You must take the time to change the memories and belief system or you just repeat what you have always done. The old path is a well worn path that's easily followed. You must change the negative memories you hold in your Life's file cabinet and make a new file with a new name. It's just that simple. When you change the bad memories there is nothing left to feel bad about and you become congruent with who you are as a person today, you start blazing a new trail towards self love and gratitude. The problem is most addiction recovery houses have no idea how to change memories

[@rosanamod]

Thank you, JP. Cannot express how much I love you for this. 🥰

[@kittybear9693]

She's so correct Love ALL of your videos

[@jeffgreeson5353]

Wow- NOT what I was expecting, JP- I was waiting for the wink and the joke. But THANK YOU SO MUCH- every different approach to reach out to addicts and give them hope is heroic. Well done.

[@dw5850]

so true . for me it wasn't the destination ,it was the thrill of the chase ... thank you today I'm not using . and learning to like myself

[@Corvid-]

I assumed this was only a parody channel. Nevertheless, this is a good video with great ideas. Compassion is really missing from our culture.

[@TapTapCarrot]

You can tell which ones are satire because they have "ultra spiritual" in the title

[@alinaungureanu3967]

JP does both serious-topic videos and skits-comic videos.

[@Astharia]

+TapTapCar0t and beware the head band

[@TapTapCarrot]

+Evi1M4chine what kind of weed have you been smoking?

[@Corvid-]

+Evi1M4chine That is somewhat true. Personalized compassion is difficult in large populations, but it is possible to have a compassionate attitude as a whole. Compassion is almost universally shown towards the ill, babies, the elderly, and probably some other groups I can't think of right now. For society to change it just takes that first person to make the changes in themselves and their actions. Then the rest can follow suit.

[@TheVlad33]

All the people commenting here about seriousness of the video have subscribed just recently. JP has a lot of serious videos!

[@whatrtheodds]

Wow it all makes sense, I guess at some point the feelings need to be worked though or the other option is staying numb, which means numb to goodness which equals substance abuse to feel good. That really shows how important safety and stability are in the process, then the person has enough strength to work through trauma.

[@danield831]

She made some good points. I would add that the pain, whether through addiction or even mental illness stems from a fundamentally, unhealthy, preoccupation with self. The addiction is simply a means of avoidance to face the pain head on and to numb oneself from having to feel any discomfort. Unfortunately we live in a culture with a really strong and unhealthy aversion even the slightest pain and discomfort. Thus, sadly, addiction is a growing epidemic. Pain, discomfort, and suffering are unavoidable realities of life. The trick is learning the tools to deal with these in a healthy and realistic way.

[@pamelanoguera5752]

I am completely at a loss. I just left someone who has addiction issues he is isolating himself and cutting everyone out and falling into deep self hate he is in great pain and I don't know how to help someone like this. I guess the problem is that I care about him more then he does.

[@amybudd3840]

Personally, I don't think there is much you could do other than show love and support for as long as you can without ruining yourself in the process. People have to want to get better.

[@Vanessa-xf1ti]

I’m in the same situation, have been for a while and it’s tearing me apart. I haven’t left. Tried to once but couldn’t bring myself to leave. Been together 10 years 3 years ago he went to rehab and now back at the drinking again.

[@Rashida6891]

great video! i gained a new outlook on having compassion for those who are struggling with addiction.

[@Dreamweaver777]

Anyone watching this don't believe her statistics. My daughter and I are both free of BAD addiction. You CAN do it!

[@heatherb9588]

Congratulations but that's anecdotal and not a statistic

[@Dreamweaver777]

whatever it is ...it's not helpful for someone recovering from anything to hear grim stat sics like that.

[@doumielle]

+The God Vibe Lee Catalano Im sorry but personally I find the contrary more helpful.When people shield the truth no matter how painful it is I can kinda tell and it makes me not want to recover I just want to scream at my doctors to stop bullshiting me you know?Idk that's just me

[@Dreamweaver777]

most statistics have an angle and are collected by those with an agenda. it is hard to find them that are not bias. i think it's irresponsible for people to throw stats like that around. the mind is POWERFUL. who gives a f*ck about who has failed before us???? blaze the trail baby. xxoo

[@rebeccaengebretson964]

Wow! What a wonderful video. Thank you so much for putting this together. So full compassion and kindness.

[@anon-jo5gm]

totally didn't expect this type of content, however, wow that was a good video. she's being real with her experiences and that instantly gained my respect

[@zeroThreeSixHD]

Honestly, JP usually does REAL content on his channel. I assume his sub base blew up with his 'Ultra Spiritual' series. If he's not wearing the flower headband, assume he's about to drop some emotional or psychological knowledge on ya.

[@cococola590]

Use this rule of thumb: If the hair's tied, advice will be tried. If the hair's out. the hippie will shout.

[@KarenSolt]

Appreciate that Jacob...respect back to you :-)

[@kilablunt]

was great i really expected a funny video but this was real and strangely uplifting loved it

[@punkybrewster955]

+Boaz Levy 😂😂😂 I'll have to remember that! lol

[@SixMillionDollarGasBill]

Many PTSD sufferers report improving greatly with EMDR therapy. It did more for me in two weeks than years of other approaches.

[@viktoriaxy3630]

Love this video. It's very helpful as I'm facing the problems of alcohol addiction

[@KarenSolt]

Hope to see you find your path to sobriety, sister...all the best to you :-)

[@viktoriaxy3630]

+Karen Solt thank you

[@chrissiewissy]

Beautiful video. Zephyr is gorgeous too

[@arielavalos7514]

Who is Zephyr?

[@thatthingyouseeatthecorner5249]

Wait... Is this a SERIOUS video?

[@TheDustyForest]

most of his videos are, it's only the 'Ultra Spiritual Life' ones which are parodies

[@zeroThreeSixHD]

Exactly. Easy tell: is JP wearing his flower headband? If yes, then it IS a parody. If not, it's real talk.

[@Rashida6891]

if he's not in the purple shirt and the flower headband then its the real deal. but the title does help, he should have entitled it "overcoming addiction". the word "beating" threw me off.

[@Hellfire2122]

This makes a lot of sense. I'm in infrequent watcher and I saw a few serious ones which really confused me as to what this channel was.

[@thatthingyouseeatthecorner5249]

Rashida6891 zeroThreeSixHD He just always sounds sarcastic, I had no idea that was his real voice

[@circleviii1801]

This is awesome. You are both beautiful souls

[@ksuduh]

I love you Jp!!!

[@Alejazitro]

Thanks a lot for this video. Addictions are hard also on the family. Living with an addict can be challenging. I learnt a lot and I think this will help me understand my friend who is abusing drugs. Greetings from Colombia...

[@orozjetv]

Thank you both.

[@mindsetoverhaul]

great discussion

[@pres4954]

OMG, your dog is A-DORABLE!!!! I'm sorry, too distracted by his cuteness!!!

[@TheresaHannahMunns]

Also recognizing when we jump the type of addiction or pile different addictions onto each other. I.e. Smoke free becomes overeating or smoking with vaping and overeating and behaviour compulsions

[@Pippi-Longstocking]

Thank you for talking about this topic, thank you for serving, and thank you for Zepher...more Zepher!

[@KarenSolt]

Thank you for your comments Stefanie...and agree, always more Zephyr!

[@srhatfield]

What they are talking about with the "temporary solution to escape your pain" is called "self medication". It would be much safer to talk with a professional psychologist to help you through your situation, and they can prescribe safer medications that can help you through your situation while avoiding the addiction.

[@gabivonn5705]

Thank you for this video. It was very much needed.

[@kimgibson15]

JP, great video, mate! I hope you read most of the comments with a grim in the face, because they are mostly lame or hogwash. You help me a lot with your videos and I'm sure you do so for others. I feel more mature every time I watch you. Or just laugh, but always positive anyway. Keep up with the good job. Hugs from Brazil

[@mikeseltzer585]

finally a serious jp sears video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Pelthail]

That was an amazing discussion. Thank you.

[@chrisjordan5322]

Totally unexpected, but great video. Thank you for your message, Karen.

[@JulietAbram]

I do thank you for the interview you did with me. You have a great understanding of many subjects. Thank you.

[@fulltruth]

I beat my addiction every night ;)

[@kittykat4458]

I'm so used to you being sarcastic I was horrified that you would be making a sarcastic video about addiction. But alas, it turned out beautiful. Thank you for having this nice lady on. I hung onto every word. :)

[@KarenSolt]

Appreciate that, Kathy :-)

[@trevorwebster3824]

I do enjoy your comedic videos and was surprised to find this serious one - pleasantly surprised. Good Job JP.

[@michellemullett4293]

Thank u both for this!!! 💜💜💜

[@sandy-ee1kt]

Thankyou so much for this video! Love the perspective of compassion rather than shaming.

[@dblakeman]

Thanks so much for this.

[@TheMightybraa]

The key to beating all illness is just by being ultra spiritual.

[@marykrismoss1861]

omg. THANK u 2 so much for this!

[@rankemperor]

There was a Chinese guy who started drinking rice wine at 10 years old, and lived to 256! He used lots of longevity herbs too, but kept drinking the wine too. Had 23 wives and about 200 children. Just saying.

[@dusty0608]

Love your comedy work JP. You have gone up a lot of notches in my estimation for this piece. Kudos to you for this. Amazing

[@tommyculver6771]

Thank you.

[@pauludulutch1166]

Thank you!

[@davek89666]

very insightful. Good video jp

[@michellecompton5980]

Thanks for this video!

[@scottyj6226]

I love that

[@scottyj6226]

That part about compassion for yourself, really hit home for me. I've been drinking and overeating and smoking for quite awhile and every time I've quit one of those things I've used negative thoughts and criticism to fuel the attempt.

[@RIPBlueInk]

I'm 10 years sober in November and come into contact with alcoholics on a daily basis. It's frustrating that the only answer I can give is that you only way to stop is to stop. I wish there was something I could say that helped more especially when there are people who if they stopped cold turkey like me it would kill them as they are so dependent on it. In general people don't realise alcohol can do that. One guy in particular if he doesn't get drunk on a daily basis he has sever seizures .

[@RIPBlueInk]

My main motivation to stay sober is the fear of returning to what life was prior to stopping.

[@KarenSolt]

It's definitely one of my main motivations too...my other is how frickin' awesome life is when I get to experience it! Thanks for your comments and congrats on your continued sobriety :-)

[@beyondkalefit4299]

the doggie is so cute!

[@erisdavis7276]

wow I'm early. now to watch this vid

[@fredgerd5811]

It took me a minute to be like "wait, this isn't a joke video. Oh, ok. Well I only drink a glass of wine every other week so bye then."

[@harrybalzack4451]

I have been beating for far too long, please help!

[@themacocko6311]

+Evi1M4chine Don't be a stupid fuck.

[@lonelycake4114]

Get rid of toxic people. If you want to a better future, they gotta go. Find a sober friend you can call when you feel the urge. Don’t listen to rock n roll. Don’t look back.

[@horsemania4356]

You are never alone! Run the God word, through your head.

[@timpatterson1945]

NEVER turn to drugs or alcohol to deal with a problem. You never deal with the problem you cover it up. Soon all you care about is trying to numb the pain. Better to face the pain. I've been hiding from facing my shit for years I get clean something goes bad I go right back again because I never learned how to deal with problems straight.

[@yes1810]

good vid

[@honeymonster135]

God his sarcastic humour seeps into everything when is he even being honest it's a fun challenge to try working it out

[@Hector8itA]

This is great JP! I love how you use humor as your jab and then right hook with a serious note. It is a great way to get people to really listen to great info like this. Keep up the super awesome ultra spiritual work! :D

[@thunderstruk]

Am I on the right channel?

[@braydenkamstra4004]

ikr lol

[@LewdCustomer]

Most people get over their addictions on their own when the addictions interferes too much with the next life they decided to have. There is no addiction program with a track record of stopping addictions. So the "cure" is on you. Sad.

[@gwailou9003]

I totally agree. People use substances as a form of self-medication

[@autumnmeadows4079]

Crimeny, alcohol is such a drag! It is very damaging to one's brain and everything else. The pain it causes the addicted one and the family makes me want to cry. It has really changed things in our lives due to this. I can't even look at commercials or movies where it is present.

[@miinka]

Lol! "This is my really good friend.... Karen Solt?"

[@JaefarSABNW]

Mysticism does lead to more of the desired highs and developments

[@jenclark3021]

Thanks for this great clip a lot of very true info, coming from an addict myself a lot of people really don't understand people with addictions and condemn us but we are in pain we don't need to be condemned we need the total opposite. One thing I'd like to add tho is I've done loads of therapy and healing and spiritual work on my self while still active in my addiction to be able to come to a place in myself that I feel strong enough to tackle life with out drugs. I love your personality and so get u as I'm so much the same, I'm very sarcy/funny but can be very serious too. Subbed. 😊

[@kcirtapecreip4155]

there is a strong table top genetics side to alcoholism. The younger you are when you start generally the more powerful the addiction.

[@scottyj6226]

I had my first full drink at age 8, but have been sipping since way earlier. One of the things for me is how people would let me have a beer one day and then deny me rigidly the next time and say that I'm going to have a problem with alcohol. Idk the "teasing" with alcohol definately made me want it more.

[@id104335409]

JP should act in a crazy wild comedy. He has such a potential. It would be so awesome. Oh, yeah... addictions are bad..

[@mrla6240]

Dr.Gabor MatÉ was addicted to buying classical music CDs

[@chonkomatic]

Detoxing was greatly helped with Librium.

[@vahalenakoel]

Great video as always JP! (boosting feeling of significance) May I ask you make a video on how you care for your hair? Because it looks amazing! (more boosting)

[@joycerosenlund4151]

It's a symptom..A SYMPTOM OF AN UNDERLYING ISSUE OR ISSUES THAT NEVER GOT RESOLVED.. so you know.. Also stay away from the people that forgot where they came from ... Peace Joyce Butler

[@mahakala]

when you practise shambavi mahamudra kriya, you don't need to worry about your addiction. it will go away after sometime.

[@thatsbecausetheearthisflat4694]

Can you do a fluoride one

[@maxkleine6524]

Interesting take on addiction being helpful at first. i agree. The advice to "call someone, get help", not helpful at all. My son started having problems at age 14. The age of consent for psychological intervention in this country is 14. ALL of this is being supported by whatever machine it is that benefits from addiction and the very lucrative rehab business. When he was much farther into it and much older and ready to accept help, it was near impossible to get him into a facility. Too expensive or not accepting people. If it weren't for ONE angel on the phone telling me exactly what to do, he would not have entered rehab. He was in rehab twice, recovered and after some years of being healthy, overdosed. If intervention is not available early, it's difficult to make up for the lost time. There are no real psychiatrists any more, just drug pushers. And we never found a good counselor either. There's something wrong with the country and this health "care" system that is willing to destroy people who have mental illnesses that lead to addiction.

[@creator2149]

it's true. our society is not designed for our benefit

[@ilzitek2419]

Addiction might be the death of the ego and a journey towards the surrender to the connectedness with a person's soul. End of the painful sense of separation. You do look like a couple with a child.

[@michellecompton5980]

Trapped emotions... Emotion code... Dr Bradley Nelson

[@TrapasaurusFlex]

2 days into an opioid cold turkey detox... Wish me luck :/

[@luyao5534]

umm you miss the part when people share happiness with their addiction: celebration with alcohol/drugs/other substances. it's not all sad when we go to our addiction. it's a love relationship indeed.

[@davewhite523]

Running out of money is a substance problem

[@newcheese8554]

I thought you were about to do a parody on the topic, and that would have been crossing the line me thought. Good show ol son. 6 months clean right here btw.

[@exastrisscientia9678]

The dog is listening intently

[@William1987GTA1]

The group is a support system. It isn't the spirit. God is. The Holy Trinity is my savior 🙏

[@daveandemilee]

I wonder how long the average person watched before realizing it was a serious video...

[@lonelycake4114]

Worms? Genetics is the most wonderful excuse alcoholics use from time to time. The reason behind alcoholism is learned pattern and abuse

[@tMatt5M]

Alcohol is so disgusting that I think becoming addicted to it would be the biggest chore and hassle.