My addiction story

[@hanzo6799]

Tanner you were a big part of my childhood growing up especially during 2016. Thank you for posting this, the timing is insane.

[@ethanferrari9081]

exactly what I was thinking

[@ybk_ivanyt-sub9241]

swear bro

[@ThomasCornish]

i stg same

[@connorrobinson8938]

Bro same. Man was my childhood and j related to him on more levels than I knew possible

[@jordanfavre7687]

this right here tanner was my favorite youtuber for a long period of time especially during this time he’s talking about it’s crazy to me because it’s something that I struggle with myself now and I never knew he was struggling with when I was watching him almost religiously

[@hermanreeves7856]

Marijuana is definitely addictive. Not chemically, but mentally. When your mind gets used to the feeling of being high it does not want to stop. Congratulations on two years, Tanner. Keep going 🔥

[@brokeboi_heady710]

Your retraced

[@Lgo559]

its def chemical. i meanthe chemical seratonin isnt at the level it usually is when ur higjh. o feel like its def a chemical dependancy thing

[@luvsethh2407]

I agree most of the time if i get a pen or some bud I'll smoke for like 1 week to 2 weeks and then after whatever i have runs out (usually a pen) i fiend so bad wanting to just feel some kind of high this leads me to do harder things.

[@XerspLive]

me rn

[@smoke.tokes420]

couldnt be more right trying to brake that mind set

[@prettyboredvids]

Dude, this is such a huge milestone and it’s awesome seeing how much healthier your mindset has evolved since then. And it only gets easier from here, so keep it going! Proud of you, brother! 💪🏻❤️

[@evanstrang7169]

just reading your channel name gave me so much nostalgia dude, i haven't seen it around in years but glad to see your still farmin good videos with good view counts haha

[@RileyMacc]

what a goat how cool to see you in here

[@connorrichardson780]

This is NOT cringy. Be YOU always Tanner. I NEEDED this from someone I've looked up to for years. People NEED real. I've been addicted to many. Relapsed and became clean too many times. I'm 20 and still struggling. YOU are the bravest for putting this out and being vulnerable. Weed may not be addictive for everyone. But neither is water. Person to person differs and I'm proud of you for standing up for yourself. Keep grinding strong for YOU. Something I'm still learning to recognize! Thank you! ALL LOVE ALWAYS!!

[@itaimoshe]

thank you for this video tanner, and being vulnerable. 615 days sober from alcohol and counting! so glad i’ve gotten to see you grow as a person over the last 7 years, good on you and keep it going!

[@ugpj]

Way to go man!!!!

[@JustAnotherLuke94]

Congrats brother! Both and you Tanner. 🎉❤

[@siruspietroski776]

Good job man one day at a time keep your head up💯

[@joemomma2822]

Everything you just described is exactly how ive felt these past couple years. Thank you for this.

[@tjackfeld6475]

I’ve been smoking for the past 6 years, I’m 21 now. Like you said in the back of my head I know my life would be more enjoyable and productive if I could just stop. I feel stuck, I’ve tried so many times in the past couple years to stop. But I always fall into the same cycle, it’s really frustrating. Weed is definitely an addictive drug. Thank you for making this video. You have been a part of my life ever since I was 14. Honestly I would’ve never guessed you were battling addiction. But to hear you talk about it just shows how real of person you are. True inspiration

[@EMWB36]

I’m the same age and been burning about the same amount of time, the physical “withdrawals” stop after 3-4 days. I stopped about a week ago for the 3 time or so, life’s def more enjoyable and the little things def mean more. Hoping I stay clean and don’t get back in the cycle like the past few times

[@jordandavis8108]

fr i feel like i’m so over smoking sometimes and i’m ready to just be sober and clear minded, at the same time i just took a bong rip as this video started. tough battle lol

[@SludgefestMetalhead]

I think this time around is like my 10th time trying to quit. If you want some advice, write down everything you hate about the habit while you're high or a day or two after your last smoke. Health complications related to it, how it's affected your personal life and relationships, how it's wrecked your mental health, even something as mundane as how you hate having to open the window every time or how the act of loading a bowl makes your fingers sticky. Put it all down on a document on your computer or phone and just look at it every time you think about sparking a bowl or J. Trust me, it makes every second of suffering through the withdrawls worth it, and it pretty much melts the cravings away when you remember how awful it was from a sober mindset.

[@pradag.e]

Couldnt of said it better

[@jordandavis8108]

@@SludgefestMetalhead good advice, i appreciate it

[@xxmemelordxx5783]

Happy that you can tell this story. Been watching since 2016 and i’ve been supporting you since. So glad your back to youtube

[@jdrou]

Thank you for being vulnerable to us and opening up. Been watching you since 2016 & you definitely inspired me so much to keep pushing for my dreams

[@A1histry]

dude this is BY FAR my favorite video of yours, fuck all the tramp shi all the challenges all tha youtube shit you got SO deep in this video hit me in areas i didnt even know i needed to hear half of this I LOVE YOU BRO. been here since the beginning

[@SludgefestMetalhead]

Just over 2 months out, my cravings are getting horrible but stuff like this always helps to remind me why I even committed to going sober in the first place and kicks those thoughts straight out of my head. Thanks for your motivation.

[@travissmith5439]

This is a total inspiration, today marks my 6 month of being sober off weed after smoking 4 years straight no off day with no plan of turning back. I couldn’t relate to you more the constant smoking all day and night was a real struggle mentally almost like living in a constant fog the days just all merge together and u loose track of outside life. Congratulations brother

[@B.T.A_CORBO]

This is going to be a lot to read but I hope you or anyone dealing with an addiction takes the time to read this and feel at least some relief or sense of well being. I also struggled with multiple addictions myself at a very young age and to go through it is one thing but to come back from it is another. I too was addicted to nicotine, weed and other things that I’m not going to get into because of a lot of things but I’ve struggled with addiction myself and to see this video on here not only helped me but I know it will help a lot of other people dealing with addictions and other sorts of mental illnesses. It’s very difficult but to push through and work on yourself, trying to become the best version of yourself you possibly can be is quite honestly the best thing you can possibly do for yourself. So for this I wanted to say thank you so much and that this video is going to touch many peoples souls I can already see it. I’ve been a long time fan myself so to see you grow from this as well is truly incredible and shows that it rly is possible to grow and continue doing more positive and productive things with life genuinely. Thank you Tanner 🙏

[@zacharywilder6756]

W

[@SnailR3]

This video and comment put so much into perspective for me , over 16 under 21 at the moment and I’m extremely addicted to the we3d and nicotine. Seeing this made me realize others are going through this too and I wanna quit my addictions so bad man. If you did quit any substances what did you quit and what was the hardest to put down?

[@llrolandll6164]

​@@SnailR3for me weed started giving me anxiety, depression and intrusive thoughts so I quit cold turkey but I still get really bad craving a month from quitting I've started using nicotine gum because for me it's SOOO addictive I recommend if you want to stop do research or try to talk to a professional if it's really bad. You got this!!!

[@jtxrry]

This is a very important video to release. I started smoking when I was 16 right after a very hard break up. I smoked up until just a few weeks ago when it came to me almost taking my own life because of the lack of dopamine I was naturally producing. And 2 days after I decided that I wasn't enough to live and feeling like a mistake, I went to church with my "new" girlfriend (been together for a few months) and felt like I was pulled from my chair and gave my life to Christ. The cravings are still very abundant and difficult to deny especially when my entire friend group I've built over these last 2 years are all stoners. Giving myself to God was the best choice I could've ever made and today I'm sitting here sober and feeling way better than I ever did smoking a blunt or like you said taking dabs. It is an addiction and now knowing that it would never bring me the happiness that Jesus does I could never see myself falling back into that again. Thank you for the vulnerability and for making this video.

[@davesyoutubechannel1951]

How did you decide that Jesus is the way? I've been taught that my whole life yet I always think I can't be certain as there's many religions and thought people have of what life really is. I've heard it a million times yet I don't seem to know what it means to fully commit or give myself to God. Because I'm not even certain that Jesus is God.

[@joelmujica3367]

⁠@@davesyoutubechannel1951keep that to yourself

[@MxMerica09]

@@davesyoutubechannel1951To each their own! If you believe there is a higher power, Yahweh, I think it helps just worshipping a higher power. To me, Jesus is the son of God, not God, but he lived a sinless life and gave it for us to be here, in a once was sinless world. Jesus, along with other deceased people, watch over us, see what we do, etc. Giving your life to God means to give up/try your best to live a sinless life as Jesus did. Worshipping and thanking him for everything he’s done. We are lucky to be living here on this earth no matter how bad it’s gotten. The odds of us being born are so slim and it’s religiously and scientifically proven. We’re all here for a reason, and purpose, and the closer we get to sin, the further we get from our purpose. The ultimate Goal/reason to live is to fulfill the purpose of why we were brought to life, and when we are making the wrong decisions, it steers us away from that. If you think about it, and realize that’s why we’re here, it makes you want to live thru God, or your belief of higher power, and it makes you want to make better choices. My prayers are with you, I hope you find peace and comfort in your life soon, and reach out if you ever need someone!

[@seosam652]

Your mom is awesome! You are very blessed to have such a loving and strong person like that in your life.

[@JustAnotherLuke94]

Man as a guy thats watched you through all these stages... You are such an inspiration. Your ups... Your downs.... They something all of us can apply in some way to our own lives. Proud of you Tanner. I know I am just another subscription... But I have watched you grow into what you are today... And I am overjoyed for you

[@aidanhawn5171]

This is awesome tanner. Watching you grow up was awesome. Congratulations for 2 years and I hope the streak keeps going. I remember back in around 2019 there was something up and then I watched you recover and this is the tanner we all know and love. PS you should do another unboxing video in your bathtub

[@medifacation]

Hey Tanner! This video made me so happy to just see you saying this. Speaking your heart. I went through an episode of Depression and Anorexia about a year ago today. One thing I will never forget is that you need those bad times, life NEEDS to have those bad times for you to know what good times are, and vice versa. I remember you used to read Alan Wats. He has a video explaining the same thing, I just thought I could share that with you :) bad times exist for us to know what good times truly are. Without bad times, we wouldn’t be able to feel good.

[@bennettmcelveen258]

Im going through the exact same thing you were. Im in IOP right now, 11 days sober so far after smoking all day everyday for the past 3 years. Thank you for this video, showing recovery is nothing to be ashamed of

[@okxden]

as a stoner (med reasons) i can commend him for stopping sometimes i wish i could but thats all down to my own head and the battles i fight every day. i always tell everyone "its not for everyone some can feel dependent on it for happiness, some experience worsened anxiety, others can be completely functional." more power to ya and live your life the only way you can

[@Shasta20112011]

Thank you so much for making this video. I have struggled a lot with marijuana and a week ago I decided to quit and your video will help me from relapsing. I had been smoking every day from when I got up to when I went to bed. I would convince myself that I needed it to help with my depression and anxiety but in reality it was just making it worse. I had given up on life and just wanted to feel numb. It was hard at first, especially sleeping, but I'm feeling better now than I have in a long time. Its so nice to be able to go through the day without constantly thinking about when the next time I'm going to smoke is and chasing being high all the time.

[@addyriley5093]

Tanner, this made me feel so much better about my addiction. I am currently 152 days sober from smoking. I did not realize I was addicted until my partner blatently told me that I was addicted and it finally clicked in my mind that I was and it was uining my life. Thank you so much for posting this and shining light on it. I was in the same boat as you. Waking up and immedietely taking a dab or stealing my dads wax in the middle of the night. It was a cycle I could not break until I almost lost my relationship because of it. Thank you so much, Tanner. Truly.

[@CharlieOliverBates]

Glad I just found this channel. Thanks for posting, Tenur. I found this video to be very helpful. I need to stop denying the fact that I have addictions.

[@Blessedavery]

Been a fan for 5 years and this is the realest video out there, helped a lot

[@brandonfechter6920]

I needed this. I never thought a youtuber I looked up to would struggle with the same things I do thanks for being vulnerable it’s not easy

[@Unknown-tw7uh]

I’ve been a day one watcher I subbed when you were at 350k I am very proud of your journey and how you overcome what ever you got going on in your life I always look to you as a strong individual that takes his problems head on and how you are very open about them and influencing other people. I am very proud that you are now sober and I hope you continue this way. Thank you for all that you have done in my life you have taught me many skills and values that I use everyday. Keep being you ❤

[@dominicklopis5128]

Learned a lot from watching this. You’ve been an inspiration for me since 2017. I’ve struggled with addiction and still do but this has made me rethink a lot of stuff. Hope all is well bud

[@PenguinWaddle93]

I think it's awesome that you shared your triumph. A lot of people want to look over weed as being "normal" but I have seen it be a gateway drug more times than not. Honestly, be thankful it didn't lead to anything else for you. I was addicted to vaping and have been quit for 8 months now. Addiction is a powerful thing. It takes an even more powerful person to overcome it. 🫡 loving the content on this channel. Keep it up. Stay well.

[@jordanhill3084]

Crazy seeing this. In my early to mid teens Tanner was my absolute idol and I loved every video. Now, as I’m older I’ve struggled with the exact same thing and I can’t put into words how comforting it is knowing one of my idols has had the same struggle and is willing to talk about it with his fans. This will make my path much easier to getting of the grass.

[@brandonwilson7385]

Tanner, this is totally valid, I’m 22 I’ve had some substance abuse issues with things worse than weed, I can comfortably smoke weed now and be productive and now spend all my money but this is totally valid. The all in mindset applies too all parts of life and if weed negatively affects you than that is substance abuse for you. Love the content been following for years 🤘🏻 really glad you’re doing what makes you happy traveling making vlogs when it genuinely please you and just keeping it real with us 🤝🏻

[@Scottmorena1]

Loved this brother thank you for sharing your story. Know Gods got you man and he has amazing plans for your life. The future is bright. It’s not how hard we can hit, it’s how hard we can get hit and he moving forward. Rocky quote for ya ❤

[@abbyriggs8743]

I haven't watched one of your videos since I was in middle school (i'm over halfway done with college now) and it's awesome to see how much you've grown. thank you for sharing your story

[@t-ray304]

Wow. This is truly incredible Tanner. I’ve been watching you for as long as I can remember no joke. I remember watching you and saying “I wanna be like him” you were my inspiration. This is truly inspiring. I love you Tanner and thank you.

[@maddoxowo]

struggling with this myself right now. i needed to hear this, especially from someone ive looked up to since middle school. thank you tanner.

[@emmanueldigeorgio359]

How you doing now?

[@RileyMacc]

Bro you really have my brain thinking, growing up around my parents doing hard drugs it made me think weed isn’t bad or addictive. I’ve been semi dependent on weed since i was 15 a freshmen in high school. I’m 19 now. Also i feel you super hard on feeling chosen or special, making music in a suburb outside of kcmo i got some love and i just felt like the goat the best to ever do it. Life’s did me in the last few years i’d say i’m much more humble, personally i battle the decision of smoking before work, and always getting more if i run out. I appreciate you being so open it’s beautiful dawg, thank you tenur

[@tylerpennington889]

Tanner you were my entire childhood. watched your videos everyday. and now seeing that you went through the same thing that i’m going through rn is a tremendous help to me. i’m 2 days sober, ik that doesn’t sound like much but that’s a massive accomplishment for me. thank you so much for making this video

[@UNISQUADKING]

Aye bro keep pushing through hopefully your 3 days sober now bro! You’ll make it through I promise

[@beastoftheeast559]

Honestly so glad this came up on my home page. Something I’ve been needing to hear. Recently it hit me too that I need to quit weed and it’s definitely been a struggle at times but I’m currently two weeks off being high and I’ve never felt better. Starting working out again consistently and my brain feels so much less foggy. Something I definitely needed to do

[@UtahLife211]

Thank you for being willing to be vulnerable and share your story. Hopefully more people with public influence will follow your example and be more genuine and authentic.

[@b_shep15]

the whole idea of feeling sort of helpless because you’ll never achieve true happiness is exactly what i feel. this really helped me put words on what i’ve been feeling the past couple years. your view of im not gonna end it all so i might as well do something to be happy is very real. thank you for this it’s very relatable and made me think about some shit

[@SLAXX892]

love you bro keep being sober fr you helped me alot in 2016/2017 fr

[@rangdon]

I’ve been having the same habits you’ve explained in this video and it was nice to hear someone else admit that addiction isn’t just withdrawals. I’ve been watching you for about 7 or 8 years now and I just wanna say you’re one of the coolest dudes on KZbin. Keep pursuing your goals man.

[@jaydengorton6593]

Wow man. I remember watching you when I was 10 years old looking up to you. I just turned 17 and recently got an mip for being under the influence in school, I have decided to quit and be sober for my family. I have deeply disappointed the people around me and it hurt me a lot especially the beginning stages. I just hit 1 month and this video is a crazy coincidence because I’ve been thinking about relapsing. Marijuana was my drug of choice and yes it is very addictive, I couldn’t sleep and eat without it and the first week was really hard. I have gotten better I’m eating regularly and sleeping better when I put my phone down. I’m gonna continue being sober for you and my family tanner. Thank you for being someone I can look up to years later. ❤

[@CynthiaWorden-x8n]

You have it all, intelligence, personality & good looks. What you don’t have is your addiction but I believe you have beat it & got yourself to a better place. It could be that maturity has gotten you clean. Before I listened to you I had no idea that marijuana can be addictive. I wish you great things in your future, it is your life to do your best & only you!

[@dominator63gamingvideos6]

Tenur you have always been a huge inspiration for me. Ive been watching you sense the beginning and have always wondered what you were up to. I have always wanted to make content for a living. You sharing this story cant be easy but it is helping people. I know it has helped me. I have struggled with the same issue. When i woke up i would smoke. When i wanted to sleep i would smoke. Even if i wanted to pay attention and focus would i smoke. You really have been an extreme inspiration for me and i love to see you doing much better. I really hope to be a lot like you and have the motivation you do to keep going.

[@0verCreative]

Super stoked about this !!! Been watching since day one and literally went through this exact thing and ironically recovered on my own at the age of 17 so proud of this man !

[@dakotajensen6397]

Proud of you man. I was the same way for 2 years, and got diagnosed with CHS (Cannabis/ Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome) and it wrecked my body because I didn’t believe them and it made me extremely ill. I was religiously doing dabs all day, probably 20-30 dabs every single day. I was not eating, drinking, I couldn’t keep anything down, and dropping weight every day. I was almost about to be put on a feeding tube because I couldn’t keep anything down. After finally getting sober, my depression and anxiety dropped tremendously. And that’s the whole reason I started to smoke was to help control my feelings. It’s 100% addictive, maybe not chemically addictive but it is 100% mentally addictive. I’m so so proud of you for putting it down and getting sober.

[@dakotajensen6397]

I went 6 months sober and then stupidly picked it up again and I just had an episode in December and I’m still recovering from it, over a whole month later.

[@markp9737]

I share literally the same feelings as you expressed in this video in my everyday life. I want to stop sometimes but whenever I go to sleep and wake up I just do it again because it’s like a habit. Hopefully I can get hold of it soon.

[@BlazedFishing]

Thank you for this video tanner, I grew up watching you and having one of my biggest inspirations in life come out and tell their story, helps me push towards quitting marijuana.

[@MindofLogan]

Thank you for posting this video, as someone that is currently battling weed addiction and depression with nihilistic thoughts as well this video hit home, I hope some day I can ditch this shit and start living better, I’ve been on and off smoking for about 5 months and I really want to quit but it’s hard, I remember watching your videos as a kid looking up to you like an older brother and then now it’s like the same feeling all over again, I love the videos I watch every single one of them and I love how charismatic and caring you are when it come to these type of situations, all I can really say is thank you for being my childhood and now helping me get on the path to quitting smoking

[@bendmall4341]

Tenur this really hits home for me. I use to be addicted to cannabis as well. Dabs, joints, blunts, edibles, wax you name it. I am over 2 years sober and its the best feeling. Keep fighting!

[@abby-zq2pq]

when I was growing up I watched your videos all the time. I want to say how proud of you I am getting sober is hard as hell mentally, emotional, and physically. Im cheering for you

[@samsafly9172]

It’s so awesome to see you now living a more normal life and just sharing the things you seem to love. When I watched you in 6th grade it always seemed to me that you were falling into the “KZbinr” temptations and trying to live your life how a celebrity should. The growth you’ve shown is amazing, and it’s helped me see you in such a different way. Hearing about the things you’ve had to overcome over the years has helped me a lot, and God definitely spoke thru your family to help you quit.

[@kaseychilders9368]

Watching this 8months later faded out in my car and I’ve watch you since I was yatta yatta, love you man but one thing I’ve never heard put into words, was “ if you aren’t gunna kill youself, you might as well not make it harder on yourself” and damn man thank you

[@carlorocky]

I hope you read these comments. I used to watch your videos years back. Living vicariously is awesome sometimes. For the last last five years I haven’t been interested in much (depressed) bc of an extreme knee injury. I’m blown away! I always thought you were the happiest most normal guy in world. I can’t believe that you had issues with depression, I’m shocked and I’m sorry. You’re extremely smart and mature. I looked up one of your videos to see that happy go lucky kid and laugh. I found this video instead. Wow, you grew up faster than I think is humanly possible. Your delivery in this video was exceptional. I’m glad for you! Thanks for all the videos!

[@camroncomstock]

you were a massive part of my childhood and i’m going through exactly everything you said in this video. thank you for posting this and showing me that it is possible even with the same mindset.

[@kwilsxn]

Thanks Tanner. Im really struggling with this right now in Canada. I was a huge fan back in the day and can relate to the decline. You've inspired me to think better.

[@obsimatt7997]

Struggling with some type of addiction right now, I used to watch you as a kid. I don’t know why but hearing your story and hearing your words makes me wanna do better for myself.

[@Endomusia222]

ahh man don't retire serious tanner this shit hit me in the heart. with no one to really look up to or idolize as a kid i ended up idolizing you. your videos were a go to to shut my brain off. you got me into flipping and calisthenics for a good 5 years there and it was really cool learning how you can contort and control your body in the air it's saved me a few times fuckin around doing stupid shit. really glad to see you doing better now weed is indeed the devils lettuce.

[@Callmeawstyn]

this is a huge step tanner. you are doing your absolute best and we are all proud of you, you have come so so far, and you never stop, you've done amazing things, and continue to do even better things. admitting these things is a hge step forward that will allow you to become even better, and unlock new adventures. i am so poud of how far you've come, and healing from an adiction on top of it. you are an amazing inspiration, and even though your sights may have been fogged by drugs, you perservered and found a way out of it, to keep doing what you do best. you've always been a huge inspiration to me, and one day i'd love to meet you, i know i wanna try out your trampoline park but tha will hae to wait a while for now, since i'm from maine. either way, you've always inspired me to keep pushing through my issues, when i was diagnosed with depression i didn't know what to do with myself, and wasted so much of my time, but eventualy, during the time where i would just sit and watch youtube all day i came across your videos again, i had found you in between 2015-2017 i think, and i watched you quite a bit util 2019, then i started losing interest in things, but after finding you agin, in 2020 when i was on youtube, i saw you were stll trying to make the mits of ewhat you had, so i started to get up more, and do thngs that i loved again, and i'm still suffering depression now, it doesn't go away fast, but with help, i'm healing, and you are too. you've played a key role in my life really, when i first found you, i learned how to do a front flip, and now i'm working on doing more complex flips in my free time. it sounds crazy, but i have plans to get a tattoo just like the one on your ribs, to remind me every time i see it, that i had an amazing inspiration like you to help me push through times i don't think i could've gotten through without a positive push i got from watching our videos. i love your content tanner, and i love you as a fan, you are such an amazing inspiration to anyone who may be fighting an addiction that needs that little bit of extra help. i'm glad you're here, and i'm glad you never gave up. keep up the amazing work tanner.💜💜💜💜

[@laurenhaines1294]

i’ve always supported you, even bought your book bag in the fifth and sixth grade and crazy to think about i’ll be graduating next year, you are an inspiration to so so many tanner and you showing this even makes you more relatable, when i spoke on going sober from marijuana i felt the same way, it’s “not real” but it so is and you are even more of an inspiration to mw now. thank you for all you do for this community, i even met a 10 year old kid the other day buying his first pair of jordan’s and asked him if he knew who you were because he liked flips and he had!

[@nicknackstackattack3018]

This was a very cathartic video, insanely similar experience, pot had a death grip on me. Ruined my senior year of hs and freshman year of college, and i’m now 8 months clean and pursuing my degree. It still sucks sometimes but hearing someone i respect so much who went through the same thing gives me lots of hope. Cheers Tanner 🎉

[@jacquelineherrera5889]

Wow Tanner, I’m so proud of you for being sober from smoking weed. I’ve been watching you since 2016 and seeing that you’ve grown so much makes me so happy for you! Keep up the good work.

[@lucascolombo8293]

Hey man. I've been watching you since 2016. I really idolized you and your friends. I wanted what you had so bad. I fell into addiction myself as the years went by. Mine was heroin crack and meth. I destroyed my life multiple times and am finally clean and sober and have been for 5 months now. This video was amazing. Thank you

[@Its-Azax]

needed this post. you were a big part in my childhood. thank you so much for this. we’re all proud of you man!

[@Lew699]

Not cringey , well done on 2 years , this will help lots of people ! Helping me thank you !

[@KennyMcG1ll]

Thank you so much for sharing this Tanner. I’ve been following you for the past 7 years and I had no clue that you were going through these problems with this certain substance. I always thought you never did any of this and had a clean life other than alcohol. These videos on this channel open a wider view of your life that none of us had ever seen before. Keep it up and do whatever the fuck you want Tanner. ❤

[@lucasalderton]

Glad ur back on track man forever ganna love ur content and it helps me knowing my childhood idle went threw the same shi I did wit addiction makes me feel less alone

[@aaditshah1827]

Hey Tanner, I rediscovered you in the sea of youtube today, and I’m glad this is the video I found you with. I remember watching you 7 years ago as an 11 year old on my tablet in my parents bedroom. I remember gawking at your overnight challenges and tramp videos. You were a celebrity to me. As time went one, my taste changed and so did my KZbin feed, and I guess we “drifted apart” in a figurative sense. I find myself typing this as an 18 year old university student. I went from being hooked by the rich KZbinr life to watching Tanner FlipDaddy Braungardt in the back of a truck talking about addiction, and you went from living one to the other. I dont like commenting on this video but watching this made me revisit a part of my childhood I forgot was there. Thank you for being a huge part of my childhood. Thank you for being strong. I am proud of you. Somewhere from Trampolines to a Truck, we both grew up. Thanks Tanner, you re earned a new follow 🖤🖤

[@LanceMills-l8y]

Hey tanner I was in the same boat you were and I just got off of it. As of today as I’m watching this I am 2 weeks and 2 days sober. I was definitely addicted to it, smoking before school, before family gatherings, when I felt mental pain, and before work and so on. Super glad you quit and you are now sober because it is definitely more positive to be off of it. Keep it up kid your doing good!

[@622chaos]

march 1st i'll be 2 years sober from weed. it also destroyed my life. thank you for spreading this message and creating more visibility for marijuanna addiction!

[@thatboyterpz]

i got over this just last year, ended up diagnosed with cannabanoid induced psychosis and in a mental institution. thank you for sharing this, it made me feel a lot more confident and comfortable with my experience

[@malaki821]

Crazy to see man, remember way back in 2016 I would watch all the flipping videos and house videos when I was about 13-14 now I’m 19 proud of you man ! I know it don’t matter to you but I just wanted to leave this here as the kid that looked up to you.

[@Quilt3d]

i remember the first one of these, probably the reason i don’t do drugs lol, love you tanner

[@maxwelledisonmajoringinmed848]

Tanner, I quit smoking at the start of the new year, I saw your old vlog where you mentioned nicotine addiction and it really reinforced my desicion, I did suddenly quit because I was sick and didn't want to smoke at the time I was already off smoking for a few days when I started to feel better so I no longer crave it. I also don't smoke marijuana which is a gray area with addiction (que my friends doctor recommending marijuana for extreme stress and it worked well) I think you don't read comments anymore but it's crazy to me that I was 12 when I watched those 2017 vlogs and never drank smoked or even thought about it. I'm glad to know someone who is a part of my youth and shaped almost everything I feel, knows how it feels to be out of control. I would never say I was an addict to anything, not even drinking though its common for me, I stopped doing anything harmful to my health this year and I'm glad you released this video when you did cause i had a bad day today If anyone at all read this, thanks.

[@SnailR3]

Same boat man. Except I worry more about my w33d addiction more than my nicotine one after seeing this video

[@scaryrates2329]

⁠​⁠@@SnailR3well nicotine hurts your dopamine levels, which is a system in your brain, weed just makes it high, it’s healthier to smoke pot, quick nicotine but it’s better to quit both and be healthy and without any harm

[@luunrz]

never would i have thought my favorite youtuber growing up wouldve went through the same exact thing im currently going through myself, we relate a lot

[@vxrye6545]

Thank you for sharing your story Tanner i’ve looked up to you since before you were at 100k i was a huge fan of you, i’m struggling with the same problems i remember trying it one time and than something changed in my mind i was only 15 when i first started i fell in love with the feeling of being high it got rid of all of my worries i suffer from depression anxiety insomnia and bipolar disorder i only did it on weekends than weekends turned to every night every night turned into all day every day it was fun at first, really fun after doing it for so long i wouldn’t even get high i’d do it just to feel normal i couldn’t do anything without getting high first weather that be going to school going to work doing family things i was to far in to realize, i was convinced “you couldn’t get addicted to weed” i have been sober now for 10 days for a new job and i’d be lying if i said i didn’t crave it everyday i’d be lying if i said it wasn’t one of the hardest thing i’ve done, not to knock weed down or anything it’s a great way to destress but you have to stay in control with it you have to do it in moderation because it’s so easy to just get hooked on it, thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences again Tanner much love ❤️

[@erinmachek961]

I am so glad your free from what brought you down. God is so good.

[@virgilgerbil]

The worst part of a journey is the emptiness of completion. Sometimes it takes time to find a new journey, new purposes, but there are a several lifetimes worth of you keep searching. Time is the most valuable thing all humans have. Choose wisely how you use it, it does run out. It sounds like you are on a great path of enlightenment, Tanner! Keep it up! Best wishes, Mike from Wichita.

[@brandongrimstead7532]

You’re gaining wisdom through your retrospect; right there with you with the same issue, but we all know who prevails brother!

[@mcintyjm]

Because of the title of this video my KZbin ad pop ups are all about finding help for addiction lol but on a serious note I’m proud of you man! And for anyone who has said or will say that you “can’t get addicted to weed”…..you can get addicted to ANYTHING. I’ve been addicted to people, foods, video games and even TV shows…to the point where I felt depressed or like “what now” if I didn’t have them. I’m sure someone will say “you do t know addiction until you’ve been addicted to meth or heroin” well I’ve been addicted to opiates for majority of my life so I do kinda know what I’m saying lol. Anyways. I’ve been watching you for so long tanner and it’s really neat to see who you have become. It means a lot to people when you are real with us like this, and just because you weren’t shooting a drug in your veins, you were still struggling and your life was still being affected! It’s takes a lot of courage to not only help yourself but then to also share it with the world! I’m 37 and I look up to you. You’re what almost half my age? lol I know I’m just rambling now but I just thought it was important to let you know how much of an affect you can have on a damn stranger! Keep it up bro! Remember it’s ok to struggle, it’s ok to have bad days, it’s ok to not know what you want or how you want your future to look, the important thing is to just take it one day at a time and always be true to yourself! A fuck what everybody else thinks!! IT AINT MY FAULT!

[@NeuroArrow]

I'm glad you're opening up about this. I have personally been struggling with the same addiction for some years too. And unfortunately there are still a lot of people who don't take cannabis addiction seriously. But it definitely can impact lives in a negative way if abused.

[@braydengreen1994]

This is awesome to see because I am coming up on my two year mark of being sober from Marijuana. Proud of you and glad to see you back on KZbin and doing what you love❤️

[@DavidVega-tc8hi]

Been years since I watched a video. Glad I did. Content is till what I teenage me missed and this specific video hits close to home.

[@Brandon_Doyle]

Glad you can share this showing that you can put your mind to anything while addicted

[@Jay-nw6qc]

Tanner I used to watch when i was like 12, i loved your content and obsessed over making sure i watched all of your content 100% of the way through. I started vaping and smoking weed at like 14 and have been in a eerily similar situation to you since. Ive been wanting to quit so bad and this video has encouraged me to push though my addiction. I wish i saw this 11 months ago when you posted it. Thank you for being an inspiration throughout my life❤

[@SnailR3]

Tanner this is actually ridiculous for me to see. I’ve never ever in my life seen a video that accurately described how I feel about w33d use. Daily for 3+ years at the moment , every pen hit is a blinker and every b0ng hit is evaporated in one hit. People don’t understand how abusing w33d to this degree affects your mind, especially when you start smoking before your brain develops fully. This video genuinely makes me want to change my life and quit. Seeing my childhood idol describe my daily problems for 3-4 years now was truly what I needed and I want to change my life for the better now. Thank you for putting everything in perspective for me and thank you for sharing this with us. People don’t understand how evil the grass is.

[@ThomasCornish]

thank you for posting this. i've always seen you as a big part of my childhood but this video is very personal, and the timing is impeccable

[@ddhsd]

You are very fortunate you have a caring and strong mom and brother who got you the help you needed.

[@gtrain7873]

appreciate your story. as someone who still smokes bud but used to take dabs every day that is a tough one to kick. proud of you bro

[@samuelrushing3954]

i grew up watching you and i’ve dealt with the same stuff. i’m so glad to see this video, it’s so encouraging!

[@OskarAlbuja]

That’s awesome! Life is not about a destination, is a process we are trying to get down, so you never feel infinitely happy, but we live moment by moment to get to enjoy the rest, and discipline will help us get through the hard parts to have fun in the good ones :)

[@tharsh9695]

Proud of you man I’m 2 weeks clean and I feel amazing and healthier than I ever felt

[@justingauthier6237]

I’ve been struggling with this battle of addiction since my grandfather passed I used it as a coping mechanism here 22 still fighting the addiction. That’s crazy to see your doing so good now. I’m on the path to do bigger an better things I can’t wait to see what my future brings me while being sober

[@TheWrapAround]

sober for 2 months! alcohol and 🍃 free. im so much happier without it and im glad you are too

[@static9206]

I'm so glad you got out of the addiction. I lost so many friends from marijuana, drinking, and etc. It sucked so much but I'm glad you have got out and I'm proud of you bro

[@Marisa_the_rx8]

Watching you everyday after I got home from grade 5 6 and 7 and then finding out I did what you did in the last couple days of my school and actually the last 4 years of my life on weed I’m trying to make the change and you’ve definitely influenced me

[@vaelind2996]

Thank you for this video. I know its difficult to open up at times. I can't relate to drug part but can related to addiction and depression. Definitely can tell you are in a much better place now and with Ella. Congrats on the two years! Keep it going!

[@yung.wave1730]

you were a big part of my childhood man i’m glad you came out on too

[@bradselinger7965]

Congrats tanner I got 9yrs in July keep up the good work one day at a time

[@llrolandll6164]

I've been sober for a month and it's been hard this video has actually helped me more than I thought