1 YEAR SOBER AFTER A LIFETIME OF RELAPSING... (My Raw Story)

I’m celebrating 1 year of sobriety and sharing my personal journey in this video. I talk about what my life was like before getting sober, what led me to make the change, and how my life has transformed over the past year. If you're struggling or thinking about sobriety, I hope my story brings some hope and perspective. Thanks for joining me on this incredible milestone.
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I Noah Thomas, the creator of this channel, have been diagnosed hypogonadism by a medical doctor and legally prescribed the medically indicated treatment of Testosterone Replacement Therapy.
My Story
My name is Noah and on May 18 2011, I had a rare reaction to a medication called VIVITROL and consequently, spiraled into a suicidal depression with depersonalization and anxiety. I lost 25 lbs in 4 weeks and was in full panic or near panic for 8 weeks straight mixed with the darkest most painful depression I cold have ever imagined. I immediately could not work and had to move in with my parents who, along with many siblings and friends, had to watch me 24/7 as I was a danger to myself. Eventually I was hospitalized in the Psych Ward for a week. Getting through each day seemed truly unbearable and I knew I would surely die. I have been put on many many different doctor prescribed SSRI's SNRI's Tricyclics, mood stabilizers, anti-psychotics, holistic meds, acupuncture and even a form of shock therapy called RTMS. I barely saw any improvement in my condition for a full year. It was decided I had treatment resistant depression and I spent nearly every moment in tears. Weeks after starting my newest round of medications (Seroquel & Nortryptaline) as a last ditch effort, I had my blood drawn for possible hormone imbalances and my Testosterone levels came back 200 ng/Dl and 150 ng/Dl. The average 25 year old male has 750 ng/Dl. With this discovery I had an explanation as to why I was not getting better and why I might be so so sick. The symptoms of Low T are very similar to those of major depression. I started legally prescribed testosterone replacement therapy soon after and have been checking in with the world and documenting my experience with treatment as well as giving my insight and perspective on various topics of mental health. I am blessed to say that I have slowly, over the last 6 years, been improving and becoming more stable which I never thought to be possible. My low T manifested itself in the form of Major depression, anxiety, and depersonalization/ derealization for over a year. Treating my low testosterone has been 1 HUGE part of the puzzle but I have had to continue to work hard to hold on to my mental stability with many set backs. Gaining some mental stability back is nothing short of a miracle as I was near death for what felt like forever. I do not consider myself to be totally healed yet but I am closer now then ever before and aim to use what I have been through to help or at least offer support to others in need I was able to successfully come off my Seroquel and Pamelor.
I work out all the time as a part of my mental health recovery!!! Weight training and all kinds of cardio rule much of my free time and I also share this on my channel.
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[@hamsterman64]

You absolutely should be a sponsor. There's been so many times you could have given up, but you've always gotten back on the wagon. I'm a lifelong teetotaler with addiction on both sides of the family. I grew up around AA, and both active and recovering addicts. It's a hard life, and people who manage to wrest back control from the addiction demon are endlessly inspiring to me. We're fortunate to have you.

[@TheBooster1414]

well bloody done pal

[@TRDTalk]

Congratulations brother we are so proud of you 👏

[@travisrolando8205]

Congratulations brotha man! 🎉🎉I'm very very proud of you!

[@lxamexam]

much love brother . thank you for sharing. you are an inspiration

[@AndrewBayley-id3ts]

Well done man your an inspiration ❤

[@lollyvelasquez3421]

15 months sober here! Congratulations man! 🎉

[@Amyia14]

Congratulations 🎊

[@sampartridge6131]

AMAZING 🎉🎉

[@CMoore8539]

Congratulations on your sobriety!!!💞 Thumbs Up 👍 and shared out.

[@ronwilliams963]

Congratulations

[@Zeuskazoo]

Stay vigilant, brotha

[@pageantgrosvenor]

well done. It is so hard to get there.

[@Esheezy69]

Thanks for sharing

[@bignoknow]

Thanks for listening

[@markmather782]

Wow, You made me cry 😭. I’ so can relate. I’m so scared of myself and my alcoholic mind. My anxiety hits me hard around 10 am and I give in to the cruel master. I’ve been trying 12 steps but can’t seem to get sustained trackion. You are a true inspiration! God bless your ministry!

[@bignoknow]

I hope you keep trying. You are worth it. Some of us need medical help to get started in the form of detox and rehab. Don't hesitate to explore that option as it can be a game changer.

[@PetarLozancic99]

Great job brotha!

[@rickymurray]

I’m two months today 19th, after 5 years of relapses. Currently have a sponsor for the first time and am doing the work

[@StraitjacketFitness]

Wow.

[@synthventure]

Wow. Keep it up.

[@robertmoreno2765]

Wow

[@legs_11.82]

wow

[@Zeuskazoo]

Wow

[@ronwilliams963]

Wow