How I Overcame Depression, Anxiety, And Addiction (Andrew's True Story Of Addiction)

Andrew's Recovery Story: How I overcame depression, anxiety, and addiction to alcohol. In this video, addiction specialist interviews recovery coach Andrew F. from Greenville Transitions. Andrew talks about how he spent years going to psych hospitals, counselors and psychiatrists to get help for his depression and anxiety, but it wasn't until he addressed his alcoholism did he start getting better.
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[@PutTheShovelDown]

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[@tamnadvardis7039]

I smoke marijuana before almost 15 year and have brain problem but since that time I stop smoking but now after recovery from covid19 my brain is detorieting please I need some tips I have been hospital before but the doctor didn't find anything wrong

[@a..r.9341]

Andrew seems so calm, but witty and funny too. Happy he could get sober and help now other young men. 😍🥰

[@abutterfly7975]

Andrew I really enjoyed hearing your story. I have a son who is suffering from mental illness’s and is on a cycle of bingeing then sober for awhile and repeat. He is out there he won’t tell me where, no place to go, no job now and soon penniless now, not knowing how to live life he told me, drinking and likely more, trying to kill the pain of not feeling normal. It’s heartbreaking as he has tried different meds after years of refusing to and was unable to find one that worked or would let him sleep at night, for ADHD. He also tried therapy for a bit and 12 step and more. At this point he has probably lost everything and most of all the girl he loves and his friends. My heart breaks watching him listening to him be in such agony inside. I’m so afraid he will die because of this, way too young. It’s hard to say what came first the addiction or the mental illness, but it’s really hard to get help. If he detoxes he goes right back at it. The impulsivity is bad and he needs help so badly to get a full diagnosis past the ADHD, I feel like more is going on in his brain. I have helped him for yrs but I can’t hold his hand, I am struggling myself health wise. I have set up boundaries too. He doesn’t want to talk about it really, he says he already knows…….I pray for a miracle constantly. I would appreciate any prayers so much, he is such an amazing guy inside of all of this. 🥹

[@jdxx59]

Your situation with your son is identical to our situation with our 37 year old son. ADHD along with addiction from self medicating for so many years has taken it’s toll on all of our family. So difficult to find appropriate help and support. All we want is some peace.

[@mariewaters9572]

Hi andrew just took our 32 old alcoholic daughter to detox today your story touched me and gave me hope for her 🙏😍

[@PutTheShovelDown]

Wonderful!

[@NB-sq7ui]

How's it going now?

[@mariewaters9572]

@@NB-sq7ui detox didn’t help but went to another treatment centre July 6 and I’m happy to report three months sober staying strong. It’s been ugly for over ten years but now we have new hope. Thanks

[@littlelily4]

She is so so lucky to have you both I don't even think she realizes it I wish I could have normal empathetic parents I struggle with depression a lot and I think my family's dynamic is the main cause All they care about is performance...you should be able to find strength in your family, not performative robots Family is everything 💙

[@jodypixley6683]

Andrew I'm so impressed at how you can now talk about your experience and help others . Thank you for shareing

[@davidmcnease1034]

We are so happy to have this guy on our team at Greenville Transitions! Thanks for the video Andrew!

[@SPK_Dxmien]

Andrew, I see my son in your journey and have sent him this video for inspiration. I am praying he has an outcome as wonderful as yours. Congratulations on your recovery!

[@wandadickson3099]

Thanks for sharing Andrew! Glad your story took a different turn. You have a very kind spirit. You remind me of my sweet boy.

[@PutTheShovelDown]

Wanda Dickson that Andrew is a good one for sure!

[@jodypixley6683]

I definitely believe you have to fix the substance abuse problem before you can treat any mental or actual medical problem that could be going on !

[@donaldhunt4]

Keep fighting Andrew! Thank you for your story, I needed some strength today and I found it in you

[@PutTheShovelDown]

You got this Donny!

[@Evelorgen]

Andrew's story brought tears to my eyes. Its so great help was available and people cared.

[@gracesklein2567]

Thank you for posting such an essential and candid video. My alcohol abuse was so bad; I started getting hangovers when I was still drunk! Alcohol is the most destructive drug and a significant cause of depression. In the end, it was easy to quit, and I started seeing the world and people through the eyes of a child. The best incentive for staying sober was going to a social event and being the only person not drinking. Drunk people I had never met before would pour out intimate and personal details about their lives and behave worse than animals. It also makes men and women look like bad pantomime dames - you can only see this when you remove your beer goggles 😱😲😂💖

[@casterakabadman805]

I wish people were legally mandated to watch this. Everyone's performing mental gymnastics around inconvenient realities.

[@PutTheShovelDown]

Well said, Caster!!!!

[@olives2426]

thank you so much Andrew. I can relate to so much of your story. currently struggling, well still. looking for guidance, you helped ❤ praying for us all

[@jodypixley6683]

The music in this is very calming to me but of course his speaking is also .

[@PutTheShovelDown]

Glad you liked it Jody!

[@debbiemakowski7880]

Thank you, Andrew, for your sharing and openness. Best to you and your journey of life

[@nicholebrower2127]

Holy shit....What a refreshing take on hearing someone's story. So genuine. AA was a horrible experience/example where I went. Maybe I just didn't want to or was ready to hear/accept (who knows). They refuse to accept CPTSD. Instead, "I" have character flaws. The combination of substance abuse and mental health issues is a must. Thank you Andrew.

[@PutTheShovelDown]

You're right Nichole. It's not always a character defect!

[@jeannedorton5655]

Absolutely heartwarming❤️what a show of strength and courage! My prayers are with you for continued strength🙏🏽❤️

[@kathymclaughlin3327]

Thank you for sharing Andrew! Helps me to understand some of what my daughters deal with that I didn't think of.

[@MysoullovesDivine]

You've done good Andrew!👏👏👏

[@Rose-ou5cs]

You are amazing Andrew!!! This is so insightful-thank you!

[@lydiamilanovic439]

Thanks Andrew, for sharing your story. I can see similarities between you and my son, especially the wanting to spread the pain you were feeling into others. It helps me to know that💝

[@KarlaMcNeese]

Loved this story, thank you Andrew for sharing!

[@dorismayorga1769]

Wow Andrew! So proud of you 👍 May God bless you today and always! Keep going forward!

[@PutTheShovelDown]

Thank you! You too!

[@joannejordan8684]

Thank you for sharing your story Andrew! I so wish my family had the resources to send my son into rehab, it’s unfortunate that it’s so far out of reach for so many people!

[@cheerfulmouse]

Thank you for sharing your story Andrew 🙏❤️ God Bless you!!

[@donnajames6067]

Amazing recovery! Thanks for sharing 👏 well done xx

[@PutTheShovelDown]

Thanks for watching

[@alainburki]

Thank you Andrew for your story we have different stories of course but it really caught me, Idk what needs to happen to me for me to finally get it... I'm 33 yo. I see similarities though thank you for helping others and I'm so happy for you u are living your life and god bless you

[@caraedwards2291]

thanks for sharing your story and your work at Greenville!

[@PutTheShovelDown]

Thanks for watching Cara!!!❤️️❤️️ What should our next video be about?

[@PutTheShovelDown]

To find out more about Greenville Transitions (where Andrew works as a recovery coach) visit www.greenvilletransitions.com

[@mikenapolitano490]

Great and inspiring story Andrew, thank you!

[@michaelpeden5602]

Thanks for sharing your story Andrew, it gives people hope

[@PutTheShovelDown]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sarfory]

Thank you for sharing!!! It means a lot!

[@PutTheShovelDown]

You are so welcome!

[@TheNmv2728]

Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@ketulpatel7949]

This was extremely helpful and insightful; Thank You.

[@PutTheShovelDown]

You're very welcome

[@nelsongonzales1263]

Andrew you’re an inspiration ❤

[@cindyasters]

Thank you for your encouraging story.

[@PutTheShovelDown]

Thanks for watching!

[@marianapaisley816]

Text book born alcoholic! Thanks for sharing your story with such honesty

[@PutTheShovelDown]

Thanks for listening

[@dorc_asmr]

Interesting perspective - I never thought to look at my addictive personality from this angle.

[@Mumsy_Soap]

Thanks for sharing Andrew

[@PutTheShovelDown]

Andrew's such a great guy!

[@wendylynn68]

You sound so much like my son. I got him into Lifeskills residential program in south fl 3 weeks ago. I hope he finds what you did.

[@jliveproductions3042]

Hey. Is this at hazelton in Naples Florida you’re talking about? Thanks I’m advance

[@wendylynn68]

@@jliveproductions3042 no. It’s in Deerfield beach.

[@maryirick3579]

THANK YOU❤

[@maylinllanes1695]

Thank you!

[@PutTheShovelDown]

Andrew is awesome

[@tshepangmoote3478]

Good looking!

[@deannadeannahunt8179]

What site is it to be able to talk as a family I cannot find it

[@mystikmusic2412]

I want to get better so bad. It feels so impossible.

[@PutTheShovelDown]

You can absolutely do it Aubby! Here's a video about how to make really small changes that make a big difference! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z52vnoWgnJWWmsU

[@simonrees9117]

Never a truer word was said

[@PutTheShovelDown]

Thanks Simon

[@codgirl25]

Literally JUST connected this video to the TV in the other room where my "boyfriend's" half sleeping/half awake hoping he might hear some of this, as I lay here watching our 3 yr old daughter sleep. I don't know what it will take for him to stop. He says he thinks it's ok to blow a few lines once in a while and be a good dad. Needless to say, I disagree, what a joke. So he's off to a mostly useless rehab accepting him as a patient due to alcoholism. ( They don't treat cocaine use because it's not a physiological dependence. ??!) So he'll be released in like...3-5 days? I feel so helpless. I ask God for the strength to get through this, and to help me shield her from this complete bull$##* she never asked for and doesn't deserve.

[@PutTheShovelDown]

Hi Kim, it sounds like he's going to detox (not rehab). Detox is a good step but it must be followed up by serious action steps. Here's my playlist on "motivating someone to take steps toward recovery". Hope it's helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3WZp6R7n5uHrJI

[@codgirl25]

@@PutTheShovelDown Appreciate that so much, thank you.

[@deborahstarman9874]

Truth

[@NathanPina-cn1fv]

Man I’m going through it idk about my life anymore

[@Onlinesully]

this lady is talking about something that she understands

[@PutTheShovelDown]

Thanks Sow!

[@Onlinesully]

Put The Shovel Down I'm not even sure what happened to me. Most likely started with depression, and developed some addictions from there. Didn't get caught in drugs, but got caught in many other addictions.

[@Onlinesully]

Put The Shovel down I don't know if I can get out of this now. I lost my partner to betrayal. We lived together for years in our home and one day she was gone with our new born baby. and spent months trying to find them at which point she abducted our child to 8000 miles away and blocked me out completely. Spent two years on court trying to sort it out and got fired and then had a nervous mental breakdown and that was pretty much the end of me. I've gone into a dreadful spiral since all this happened. It's too long now. If you can help thank you.

[@JohannesJunkJournalLife]

Thanks for the video but the e music in the background is so distracting

[@SAMEntalhealth]

I was just this depressed before i ever touched fentanyl. But the fentanyl only helped temporarily, but the comedown plus the substance abuse was an add-on to my Major depressive disorder which i was diagnosed at 13 and accepted death at that age. To this day i still despise myself and feel like a useless POS. I have never committed a crime, stole for drugs, id suffer instead. Couldn't bring myself to ask for money for drugs. But i honestly hate my life and if there was an off switch or self assisted suicide id take it with pride. Id say im a waste of life and deserve this death

[@littlelily4]

Why do you blame yourself though ?

[@dotroscoe86]

Dan you sound just like my son. I hope you are ok

[@SAMEntalhealth]

@@dotroscoe86 i am actually now going through another major depression episode that's been lasting over a month. I feel so stuck like I'll never feel happiness again. :(

[@SAMEntalhealth]

@@dotroscoe86 i wish i had more people to talk to personally :(

[@dotroscoe86]

@@SAMEntalhealth I'm so sorry. I hope you can get with a good counselor to help

[@grandmastermario3695]

Depression is usually the reason or exscuses as to why people drink and abuse drugs

[@kiaraholmes4329]

I liked your story. Add another 30 years and you’ve got me. However I’m a female.

[@angelacollins3562]

Can the brain heal its repair system after quitting heavy marijuana use?

[@PutTheShovelDown]

It sure can

[@joeblockmusic5948]

Congratulations on sobriety I am also five months clean from all substances my mother is an alcoholic listen to my newest song that tells my story

[@katieross5222]

7 years old?!?!?!

[@PutTheShovelDown]

I know, crazy right!?!?

[@katieross5222]

Honest to Pete, brain development! Makes me wonder what kind of dysfunction the parents grew up in...

[@NB-sq7ui]

@@katieross5222 Thats what I was thinking...

[@NB-sq7ui]

There's nothing depressing about ' The Smiths ' lol...I'm from the UK and they were ironic pretending to be miserable but not if you saw them live..They were anything but .