Biggest help for opiate detox/withdrawal: My experience

[@kristinrobertson8980]

That's another thing that I really admire about you is the fact that you truly do answer the comments when you receive them. All of your videos have helped me and like I said before I think it's truly amazing that you care enough to make these videos and it is helping many people. God is definitely using you with your videos to help people.

[@gabemccall3523]

Kristin robertson -Thank you very much. It’s just kinda become my life. And I’m glad! God bless

[@SAMEntalhealth]

I absolutely love your sense of humor, mixed with sarcasm, you remind me of my best friend that passed when I was 19 :-( knew him 16 years then, now I'm 29. But I will subscribe to you because I need to hear this

[@das8771]

I am on day 8, went to work yesterday but only lasted about 6 hrs, took a nice winter walk in the afternoon and that really helped. The nights are still shit and they carry over into the mornings. I am smoking weed, drinking lots of coconut water, using melatonin to try and sleep, cause it is hard to sleep. My faith is telling me that this is my last recovery. It has taken me a lifetime to understand and properly respect my addiction.

[@gabemccall3523]

DA S -Good for you! It’s a real grind there in those first few weeks. Keep pushing yourself, try and do as much as I can. Sometimes it won’t be much but it’s something. Keep drinking that coconut water too. That’s some good stuff. I just prayed for you. And I’ll continue to. You can do it! Keep enduring my friend, it’s going to get better! God bless

[@magnoliamike]

That’s what I do. I sit there, don’t shower; don’t do anything, thanks for the pep talk, a routine is key, go shave, exercise, clean, listen to music,

[@nicketten1232]

Thanks for the video. I just started tapering. Your advice was gold

[@CMoore8539]

Excellent Video Advice, Gabe!!! You really are helping people. Your videos are very helpful to me. I really appreciate your loyalty in making these videos! You are a very Supportive Friend!!! Thank You!!

[@CMoore8539]

Gabe, I still have trouble believing in God, but I have found that when I listen to my conscience, I tend to do all the right things. Perhaps that is God’s way of communicating with me, even though I don’t believe.

[@charlieelrod2339]

@@CMoore8539 Your conscience is that being inside of you that truly knows there is a God, and He is the God of the Bible. Sometimes it's tough for those of us who have had bad experiences in life, or several bad experiences, to believe in a loving God. The fact of the matter is that you have to dig deep, read & research the Bible to the point where you can't NOT believe. It may take a long time, but I promise this will be the result. Many people wanna ask how can a loving God let all the terrible things we go thru happen. Truth is that as long as you accept Jesus as your Savior, one day when you leave this messed up planet, you'll be in a Paradise that is unfathomable to the human mind here on Earth. Hope I didn't overstep with anything I said, but I would love for you to pray & ask God for the power of belief and for Jesus to come in your Heart. I say all this with much Love! ❤

[@gabemccall3523]

Cindy’s Journey -Thank you as always Cindy! I’m glad we have been able to become friends through this. Your also very supportive and your always here. It’s awesome! Your conscience being God speaking to u has a case to made... the Bible says that God has written his laws on our heart, and it also says that a person who knows the right thing to do, and does not do it. To them, it is sin. We must keep searching with an honest heart. And I respect you and your beliefs. I respect that you don’t just blindly believe anything. The Bible actually says “test everything”. It’s taken me a long time to finally get to where I believe in God, and then a personal God, then the God of the Bible. I wrestled with a TON of stuff for years. Lots of reading and searching with a completely honest heart and open to the fact I might be wrong about some stuff or absolutely everything. I was raised in a broken home, splitting time with my mom and my dad since I was 4. with one parent as a believer. (My dad) he completely changed his life and stopped using, and many other things. And my mom who was agnostic. Oddly enough she now is a believer and they are both re-married and get along great. In fact, they were both here yesterday watching the SB... oh dear I don’t wanna go down that road.lol! But I believe only the God could have restored me, and my family to not just being civil again, but being family again. Anyway. Love you Cindy, never wanna sound like I’m preaching and saying you Must believe this or that. Life is a journey, we exist today.., and die tomorrow. God bless and I genuinely thank you for being so supportive of my channel! I can’t tell you how much that means to me that your always here and have nothing but nice things to say. God bless you.

[@CMoore8539]

@Charlie Elrod Thank You for sharing Charlie! That helps a Lot! I appreciate you sharing your wisdom with me, always!!! I’m so happy for you. You are a tremendous Inspiration to me! Thank You!

[@CMoore8539]

@Gabe McCall Thank You So Much Gabe! You are an Inspiration to me! & I love your channel!!! It Always encourages me. Thank You!!!

[@todharper3964]

Thanks again... y'all stilll very lil sleep here, low energy with some boost of energy every now and then. This video is very helpful, always are Gabe:). Outa all people I should know.... Work-out... daaa! But I've become so lazy getn thru this... geeeze. But day 34 today clean off subs!!!! My wife says she can tell a difference in the way I play with g-child and look happier in pics. So good deal. I know I'm getting stronger as each day goes by mentally and emotionally.... thanks again to you and the good Lord... so true, rather some people believe in Jesus Christ or not...I've personally have asked him for help thru-out my military ups and downs, and he's always been there, dishing it out, everyday. The Bible's such a great guide for living life, right one! We're gonna get thru this paws thing one day at a time... just tryn keep smiling everybody, just keep smiling.

[@gabemccall3523]

Tod Harper -34!!! Awesome stuff! Appreciate your comment as well brother. Gods word is truly a light to our path. I could imagine that you had to ask God to get you through some crazy stuff in the military. And we are now in a war once again. But as Paul writes, our weapons are not of this world. This is Spiritual warfare! Big time! God bless brother!

[@todharper3964]

Gabe McCall oh y'all I also tried cbd oil but it did the same to me.... may of helped with sleep maybe in acute withdrawal eventhough I don't remember sleeping at all... I was a walking zombi for a wk, u know.. But yes the cbd for me just made me lethargic also and I felt like it was keeping me fm having energy besides all the good things it's supposedly does for ya.. nway thanks buddy for reminding me of that.

[@Farmhousehorror]

Man got off Detroit 5 years ago into suboxone. Got off suboxone 3 years ago. Went straight to kratom. Got off kratom once but back on because I was in an abusive relationship. Now kratom has ruined another relationship. It made me numb and dull at all times. Not able to really have compassion after the honeymoon phase. I relapsed again and I’m trying to use very small amounts of kratom to get off. I was taking 250grams a week. Now I take half a spoon once a day. On day one. Feel like the kratom just sort of takes over. It’s probably just pushing the withdrawals back.

[@gabemccall3523]

opol opol -I can relate to a lot of what your saying about Kratom taking over and being numb like that. No compassion, dull thinking. I became just bluh... I hated it. Appreciate your comment

[@charlieelrod2339]

All very good points man! For me, I can't use anything or I'll be right back where I was, but that differs from person to person. I can't even smoke cigarettes anymore without my conscience kickin my tail! As a matter of fact today is the 3 month mark without any nicotine for me & 205 days without opiates, weed, and alcohol after pretty much 30 years of not playin around. I did drink one time back in August (how dare I), but I got over that little bump. #AllAboutJesus

[@CMoore8539]

@Charlie Elrod Congrats to you, Charlie!!! That’s so Cool!!

[@charlieelrod2339]

@@CMoore8539 Thank you so much! Means a lot!

[@gabemccall3523]

Charlie Elrod -I’m glad you shared that Charlie. Folks need to hear about your success! God is truly doing amazing things in your life. It’s very encouraging to others and myself. All glory to God!

[@charlieelrod2339]

@@gabemccall3523 Your last sentence there is the key Bro! Once I realized all bad things in my life are done by my sinful nature, and all good are done thru Jesus in me, then I was able to embark on this journey that couldn't have been done by me. I never thought I would get this far in the beginning, and I shouldn't have. I didn't plan at all as far as how to do it, eating right, or pretty much any of it. I did do a very quick taper that helped, but I lost a very unhealthy amount of weight, was dehydrated to a point that was insane, and just laid in the bed praying to go to sleep and not wake up. Then God said "I don't think so"! So definitely, all Glory to God! Love ya Bro!

[@gabemccall3523]

Charlie Elrod -Dang right. I wouldn’t even be close to where I am without God. I never would have tried, I would have e been a Nihilist or a half a** Christian at best. Kinda funny I even said that. Have yet pastor say., “don’t be a half a** Christian!” Lol! I’m still a bit luke warm at times and gotta be more consistent. I’m always telling my wife... we believe the word of God right? Well, it’s it’s true and we believe it? Why don’t we live like it all the time and give it all to him? We either believe it or not. No middle ground. What your truly believe is what you do, not what you say. I’m a no middle ground guy as I’m sure u know as you have gotten to know me. But it’s amazing how strong the flesh and sin are. It’s a raging war all the time. But Jesus was tempted in every way like you and I, emptied himself of every and learned obedience. He can now sympathize with us as our high priest. You can probably tell I read Hebrews in the last week or so. But it’s true and the Bible says it. And dang it... we believe the Bible. Not just from blind faith but with evidence and logic as well. It all started with me... something out of nothing??? Not logical at all!!! That mathematical equation doesn’t work. From nothing... comes nothing. A rock coming from nothing would be impossible! Let alone moral beings that are precious, know what it is to love, right and wrong... what is right and what is wrong without God??? No one would know. Who’s to say Hitler or anyone else is “wrong” with no moral standards. Sorry for the rant. Maybe I’ll have to do a rant video like that soon. Lol! God bless brother. We are putting or faith into action getting off all this crap right now. It’s a giant leap of faith and we believe.

[@davegordon6943]

What you don't love you some Dame time. Been watching your videos lately and didn't realize you were an oregonian haha. I'm a Virginia boy but I lived in Beaverton for a few years. I was the kitchen manager at a strip club. Easiest and best money I ever made. Oh the good ole days. Loved it out there. Been a trailblazer fan ever since. Got your boy deebo samuel on my fantasy team. He's been Killin it. That's another fun thing to do to keep your mind off things. Fantasy sports if you don't already

[@CMoore8539]

It’s Not easy! Support is Crucial. Diet, Exercise, Connection with family & friends. Stay Busy. Go Outside. If you ever feel like you want to use, reach out to Someone. Work on Self. Educate Self about addiction. You’re absolutely right, Gabe, it’s a complete lifestyle change! It’s living our lives to the Fullest!

[@lauriep3547]

Cindy’s Journey I really like this comment that you wrote because this is Exactly what I needed to hear. All the tools that we need to stay sober. I guess the bottom line is I need to find some meetings in my area. Yes As you probably know I I am . 8 taper on Suboxone .Today I wanted to take a larger dose cause I wasn’t feeling great. I work really hard standing all day doing hair instead I made a bunch of food and a big bowl of popcorn or something I eat every night anyway. How long have you been clean? And are you also on Suboxone?

[@samlafountaine8598]

I need alot of help.. i want to be free from this. Man.. my mother, father an sister were all addicts. Your videos are so enlightening.

[@samlafountaine8598]

It seems like its jus impossible... It seems like it just isnt goin to happen.im not trtin to feel bad for myself here.. but between scripts i cant live this life i never imagined id be here .

[@gabemccall3523]

Sam Lafountaine -It’s very possible! It can be scary and it’s definitely not just an easy thing u can kick in a month. It takes dedication and you really really gotta want it. More than anything! But it’s so very possible. Just don’t ever give up. I used to think that maybe I would never do it as well. I talk to a lot of people who thought the very same and now are 5,6,7 Months clean. One person will have a year in March. Thank you very much for your comment as well! I really appreciate it! My door is always open and I’ll answer any questions you got. We all need support and help going through this. It takes time and dedication but it’s very doable. God bless

[@jonathannieman4497]

Hey Gabe. My name is Jon and I’ve been on sub for 4 years. I’m so ready to be done with this, but I have a highly stressful job, a wife and 3 kids and I feel like I couldn’t afford 30 - 45 days of anguish. I’ve been watching your videos and they are both hugely inspirational and scary. I would love to speak with you about how realistic getting off is and developing a real plan for success. Look forward to hearing from you.

[@al69420]

Hey Jonathan how’s it going did you go for it?

[@SAMEntalhealth]

Just taper brother if you're still on them. That's all, taper and then maybe use kratom for the withdrawals.

[@paulal3261]

Could you do a video on the nutrients and vitamins that need to be restored?

[@hayleyfay13]

thanks for the advice bro, i woke up this morning and went for a jog instead of taking the last bit of my kratom, and it really did make me feel bettter and im on day 3 now.

[@gabemccall3523]

TrickyElixir 13 -Dude!!!... Good for you! That’s awesome that u did that. Taking the fight to the WD! It’s crazy how effective exercise is during detox. It’s hard to get started but it sure helps and is totally worth it.

[@hayleyfay13]

@@gabemccall3523 i just realized how many times i commented on your videos lol my bad, but im on a binge watching your videos cuz it helps knowing im not the only one.

[@gabemccall3523]

TrickyElixir 13 -Lol! No worries at all.

[@magnoliamike]

You like old stuff? I do to. I roll my own smokes. I use a zippo, I write with fountain pens. I use vintage Gillette safety razors some as old as the 1930’s-1960’s , I shave with a badger brush and traditional shave soap, I use and sharpen my own straight razors, stuff like that. There is a whole community of traditional WetShavers 💈😁🤙🏻💈

[@magnoliamike]

I don’t really have a support system, I kinda did it by myself

[@kiml8800]

Books 📚 if they are really good addicting books ! I would bring a book every where kept me busy. I grabbed it n read everywhere anytime I felt I needed a replacement and distraction for my own thoughts 💭 eventually I didn’t need to read the books as much lol love your videos thank you

[@gabemccall3523]

Kim L -Heck yeah! That’s awesome you were able to read books. Whatever can distract the mind and keep us clean. Thanks for your comment as well. I really appreciate it. God bless

[@kiml8800]

I was actually surprised because sometimes I had to try to read the same line over n over lol but I would. Eventually I could get into a paragraph and forget I was reading. I was looking forward to something when I wanted to read the book and that gave me hope !

[@gabemccall3523]

Kim L -Something to look forward too is all we need sometimes. I can totally relate to what your saying about reading the same sentence again and again. I would do the very same

[@p344y]

Sorry about your Niners man! I’m a Giants fan so I didn’t have a dog in the fight. Our teams have had some BATTLES over the years though so to that, I was rooting for the Chiefs but I wouldn’t have been mad if it was the other way around. Don’t forget you guys have 5 chips and still a dynasty! We also share the legendary YA Tittle (former Giant as well). You guys will be back in the mix next year my team has at least a few years before we can taste the glory again!

[@gabemccall3523]

JIm Bean -Thanks man. Y.A. Did amazing things in N.Y. 36 tds in 13 games in 64??? And 33 tds in 14 games in 63? I believe. It’s embarrassing I can’t remember to be honest. I’m usually a wizard with NFL stats and random crap. Thanks for watching brother! God bless

[@p344y]

Gabe McCall haha I’m the same with the sports stats man. I’ll never forget when you guys beat us I think back in 05-06 playoffs it was? Jeff Garcia killed us in the 2nd half and of course the muffed snap 🙄 pretty sure I ripped my shirt off my body like Hulk Hogan style and threw a chair across the room 😂

[@gabemccall3523]

JIm Bean -Oh man I remember I was in like 7th grade... it was the 2002 season. I got so mad I left the house and went with my mom. Still wearing my 49ers gear... a guy came up to whole having dinner and said...”what a comeback!” I got on a pay phone to call my sister to find out what exactly happened. Then we got spanked by Tampa bay the following week. Everyone did that year cause they won the super bowl. Crazy times

[@p344y]

Gabe McCall oh dude you’re right! Kerry Collins was still the QB. That was a crazy game I hated you guys for a while after that lol! But we got our revenge in 2011 😉

[@p344y]

PS where’s the new vid brother?!

[@SAMEntalhealth]

My major depressive disorder stops me from detoxing. I have been clean before and gone through it at home, but I can't find the motivation to workout during withdrawal. I am a muay thai guy. So legs are important, but when my restless leg kicked in? I jogged and squatted and it did definitely help a bit..... i just want to quit bro. :-((

[@SAMEntalhealth]

Proud of you Daniel for doing it !!!! This is your inner monologue, keep going!!

[@al69420]

Heck ya bro!

[@stephaniesandoval696]

So I stopped taking Vicodin about 9 months ago after a whole year of use . I stopped because I found out I was pregnant ! Well I just had my baby two months ago and had to take Vicodin for tooth pain .. I didn’t think I will withdrawal but I did ! Day 15 and I’m still anxious and a little depressed . I’m wondering if it’s the withdrawal from the Vicodin or post partum ?!! I felt great after having my son so I’m just so scared this will never go away :(

[@gabemccall3523]

Stephanie Sandoval -How many days did u take Vics for? U can be put in withdrawal easily after relapse. The whole thing picks right up faster. But day 15 seems extreme? It really depends on how much u took and how many days in a row

[@stephaniesandoval696]

I took it for 7 days ! The anxiety is calming down and the depression comes in episodes... last withdrawal was horrible I was coming off Vicodin and tramadol

[@stephaniesandoval696]

I’ve also been drinking a lot of caffeine and stopped yesterday because I felt like it was making me feel worse

[@gabemccall3523]

Stephanie Sandoval -Ok, so yeah your definitely feeling not great cause if the Vics. But its gonna go away very quick. Just do the right things and you will get through it. You have the toughness to get where u did!

[@stephaniesandoval696]

Gabe McCall thank you !

[@dawgface898]

Just wondering was pain not a major symptom for you? Day 8 ct (sub) and my bones ache

[@al69420]

Rooting for you! Hang in there!

[@dawgface898]

@@al69420 thank you! Day 20 today I think :)

[@al69420]

@@dawgface898 nice you’re doing awesome, I’m 6 weeks clean off opiates and 4 weeks clean off kratom

[@dawgface898]

@@al69420 same to you! I’m glad I avoided the Kratom pickle. Only used it day 5-7 of suboxone WD Keep going! Hardest part for me has been the fact that I ruined myself financially due to missing two weeks of work haha

[@dawgface898]

@@al69420 6 weeks how are you feeling?!

[@rachelclements7134]

I just found your videos. I get 60 10mg hydro and 60 soma. It lasts me about 5 days. I spend the rest of my month im spending money i dont have. I need to stop. I feel enormous guilt taking money from my family being so selfish! Ive been to rehab once and i relapsed 4 months later. Are you going to make a video on what supplements, otc that can help. Ive started to incorporate vegan meals and eating better. I never ate before so i made 1 good step!!!! I usually go to kratom but im tired of feeling like i need anything to help me cope day to day! Youre awesome for these videos.

[@gabemccall3523]

Rachel Clements -Thank you very much! I really appreciate your comment. I totally understand the feeling and being sick of that lifestyle. It’s gets exhausting, and like u said with the guilt. U bet I’ll be making a video on all the supplements and otc stuff that helps the most.

[@magnoliamike]

I lost so many friends to over dose

[@OmegaTheLord]

Glory to our Father in heaven and his son Jesus Christ! Thank you for professing his name brother!! For when we profess him before men He will profess us before our Father in heaven! Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of everything I am and who I want to be. I want Jesus Christ's will to reign supreme in my life and on this earth. Whatever we bind on earth will be bound in heaven and whatever we loose on earth will be loosed in heaven, we fight not against flesh and blood but against the spiritual powers of darkness in high places my friend. I love you! Going strong on the taper, i messed up a couple times but im back at it, 4.5g/4 hour :) I messaged you on facebook bro, look for a message request from Alexial Avenged next time ur on messenger, i will email you as well so we can touch base sometime bro! God bless and have a good night!

[@hdakahidef]

I'm Muslim but I noticed no1 replied to your comment, God bless you and stay strong.

[@jamesoh5766]

Day 2 I’m fuvking miserable I’m olzginb by Sunday I. Czn Take subs foe a couple days sorry I’m feeling so

[@SAMEntalhealth]

Brother what's your email again i gotta talk to you