Overcoming Addiction - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO FINALLY BEAT IT

[@jimmytwoshoes324]

- no friends - stays home all day - no goals - unhealthy... he perfectly just described me

[@alanwattsgoingon8429]

Look at the bright side, things can only get better!! Change your habits = change your life

[@febbiegrace14]

Hope youve made some improvements 😊

[@dhanushkawijerathne3213]

i can b your friend

[@myles208]

Alan Wattsgoingon things can still get worse.

[@antoinettecotton4715]

RIGHT. like omg when did i get here

[@mt.doomer6645]

As a former heroin addict (13 years) this is completely correct. Having meaningful work is so ridiculously important most don't even know. This video is very on point. Nice job.

[@SJ-dp3zm]

Opiate Kitten I don't understand the difference between meaningful work and sculpting yourself. What is the difference? They are so similar

[@SJ-dp3zm]

Opiate Kitten what's the difference between meaningful work and sculpting

[@trevorfranks69]

Why are you still >dooming then

[@rwandanman]

@@SJ-dp3zm meaningful work is when you have a job that you love and it brings you happiness and sculpting is when you work hard to improve different areas of yourself like revising or getting better at sports etc

[@GSPV33]

Really glad you came out of it. Hope you're doing well these days.

[@Silverf0x0x]

I'm addicted to wasting time...

[@lovepeaceisneverguaranteed7385]

lol Aka u r a Procrastinator

[@shabeebck4882]

Me too !!

[@syberia89]

Story of my life...

[@yassin6504]

Read outwitting the devil by napoleon hill

[@vikas2435]

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[@ProjectBetterSelf]

You and Practical Psychology are on the the most value offering channels. Keep up the good work!

[@ratugakaboom2010]

I am happy and sad at the same time when i see them posting.Happy cause they post usefull stuff and sad because they post so rare.

[@dudewat212]

Project Better Self ... I think they teamed-up for one of their videos.

[@Kukatoo]

Improvement Pill is actually a really active poster in my opinion

[@MmmmMm-tp1vz]

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[@davidnai2497]

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[@lO0V3M3]

Sometimes its hard for me to click on the videos because I know im going to hear the truth. I hope this channel will last for as long as possible. You already helped me a lot :) Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Robin, 18 From France

[@marvin3297]

"To their surprise, not one rat died from cocaine overdose" Now, that not a sentence I thought I would ever hear in my life.

[@pavan14vamsi]

not all heroes wear capes. thanks improvement pill

[@eligijusk.4561]

Did you just assume he doesn't wear a cape? #TRIGGERED

[@tom_mao]

Why run away from reality when reality is so awesome!

[@シヴァ-v2t]

@@myles208 nice

[@dragonmcmx]

Dude, honestly, I don't even care about the content; your voice and style of presentation alone make me really motivated. Glad I found your channel!

[@antoinettecotton4715]

I was embrassed to admit his voice and the way he explain step by step gave me life

[@johnchisari9060]

This video is 100% true and helpful. As someone that has been overcoming addiction for a year and a half, these are the things that absolutely work. It isn't easy at first. The exact opposite. It may, at times, feel like it is a futile thing to do. If you take it day by day, as well as finding something you are passionate about, then it will get better. I was told something that I still hold on to: "Every day, you wake up an addict. What you do throughout the course of the day will determine if you go to bed with another day of sobriety under your belt or in the midst of a relapse." One day at a time. That's all you can do, so do it the best you can.

[@harsh2032]

i cannot agree more, i was literally nodding my head throughout this video, i am going for it guys, wish me luck :)

[@dudewat212]

The Bible is right when it says to "Flee (run away from) temptation" . - 2 Timothy When temptation arises, put yourself in a new setting immediately and then meditate and pray to the Father in that NEW setting .

[@MrZiad32]

amen my friend

[@lauraswihart8018]

Oh yes, prayer & reading is helping with my gambling problem💖

[@eversince_9863]

Definitely need to get out of my parents house. But rent is too expensive so I can't.

[@striped186]

@@lauraswihart8018 Hope you overcome your gambling problem

[@NectarineofQuality]

Improvement Pill, I can't express how thankful and happy am do you have access to your videos! Your work is incredible and if for any reason you ever doubt yourself, just know that you ARE deeply helping so many people. Thank you so much for everything!

[@ryanv9297]

I want to start by saying that I do like this video. It addresses the fact that quitting "cold turkey" doesn't deal with the underlying issues. However; it is a very basic introduction into addiction. The flaw lies in assuming that someone in addiction can just start changing. I tried the gym, I changed jobs, I moved, I found new friends and yet I kept going back to drugs. Addiction is much more than just changing the surroundings. Most addicts have deep seeded mental, emotional, and spiritual issues. Yes, creating a deeper bond with another human being is important, but it doesn't help address those issues. Some people need professional help. Myself, I started going to 12 step meetings. Some of the principles do relate to the three things you mentioned in your video. Real change comes with more than just changing the surroundings, or the "rat park". Maybe I am not the most qualified person to address this topic, but with over 10 years clean, I do know a little bit about it. I'd like to see you do a video that touches more on the emotional, mental and spiritual change that needed. Please don't take this as a negative rant. The fact that you understand addiction and put it into a light other than criminal and degenerative helps fight the old adage that says "once an addict, always an addict". With that said, thank you for this video.

[@janhafen1263]

There's a big problem with this method. When bad things happen in life you will go back to your addiction

[@CezarMS1]

Holy mole... I literally felt is you were speaking DIRECTLY to me! I spent ALL DAY yesterday making schedules to taper off certain habits of mine because I knew that taking small steps would ultimately lead to a better outcome and without less disappointment. So I have all this in my mind when I wake up, I go to youtube, and THIS is literally the FIRST video that's suggested to me. I think the universe is conspiring in my favor lol :)

[@davidjunghanns4790]

3 - Areas to overcome addiction: 1. Deep Human bonding (focus on real life interaction - not social media) 2. Meaningful work (do something meaningful fx. helping others) 3. Sculpting - work on yourself (sacrifice desires to sculpt a better life fx resist eating a snack) -- Keep improving these 3 areas and it will become easier to overcome your addiction - Create a positive feedback loop by doing this

[@-funmemes-9759]

Thanks it means a lot I thought I was alone great to see a fellow Inteligent being lol.

[@warudo3841]

This is so true... I've been doing all three before watching this video and haven't been tempted to addiction.... You're so awesome Improvement Pill, thank you for the videos!

[@civilengineeringtopics9262]

So, what I need to successfully get rid of my addiction is first change my environment, focus on other better activities like cooking, reading etc.

[@manny3095]

I hate hearing how I need to make friends to be happy. I just hate having to rely on others for happiness. God. Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage.

[@SubjectSwag]

Manny Singh you my friend, need to make some friends

[@manny3095]

SubjectSwag i know but once you embrace the freedom of solitude, you realise how much work it is to make friends let alone keep them

[@michaelgraves6845]

Dude I get where you are coming from. I hate people (well not hate, but I do like my solitude) I myself spend my job speaking to randoms on the phone and when I come home from work the last thing I want is to deal with is more people. I had pushed away my friends over the last few years and I set myself an amazingly difficult task of re-connecting and I have actually seen an improvement in my happiness and self appreciation. I am happy myself with my own company and find great joy in doing things myself but even having one day a week that I make an effort to hang out with a friend the change is actually fun. You don't need other to feel happy, however we are biologically tuned to need other people, on a scientific level we are motivated by our biology to seek social interactions because on a base biological level the pack survives better than the lone wolf and it's more than a little impossible to re-produce on your own. We as a culture are so good at going against our base nature and sometimes it is for the best but a lot of the time we make life more difficult. Mate find self worth in your personal alone time, but I challenge you to take just a few hours a week to make an effort to connect with old friends or to try and make knew ones and see if it has any difference =) P.S. Nice reference with the lyrics, made me laugh =D

[@manny3095]

Michael Graves well im glad i gave you a laugh lol. and thank you for the words. i suppose this lone wolf mentality is the direct offspring of a past of countless rejection and loneliness. it almost like ive grown accustom to the fear that engines my misery. i suppose challenging my self doubt, and trying to reconnect with others would be a great next step for me. thanks

[@michaelgraves6845]

Manny Singh I'm glad my words helped =) I can empathize with the fear of rejection and it definitely is easier to build up the walls than keeping on trying and getting hurt, however it's like what he said in the video we can so often run to the things that give us comfort and avoid the real world, however when we face the world and change all the little things in our lives we start to realize we don't need to run, because we have made the real world somewhere we love. I am definitely not there myself yet and I have a long way to go, but it's good to help each other out =) And the more we feel confident in ourselves (and that confidence comes from actively changing our lives for the better) the more we will be able to go into social situations confidently and as they say, confidence is attractive to others =) But let me know how you get along =) Wish you all the best out there in the big bad world =)

[@21HeartSong]

I found your channel just one day ago and subscribed after watching the first video. Which I never do. This is truly the most practical advice I've ever come across on KZbin. There's something about your work that other self help videos are missing. I'm so curious as to how you started and what brought you to where you are with this.

[@21HeartSong]

Improvement Pill Great idea! Might not be long to wait, haha :)

[@yishusahil]

Improvement Pill and dont forget to put in 'the sixth Tibetan Rite' in the program.I just dont know why the no fap community doesnt know or talks about it when it can be so helpful in quitting fapping.

[@BlackLabelSlushie]

As 21heartsong said, your channel is really unique and amazing on addiction issues because you quickly and simply get into PRACTICAL strategies and solutions.

[@hunteruhuruazrael]

I did rehab and AA afterwards. Saved my fucking life. My rat park right now is sober living and keeping connected with the brotherhood (all the people who passed through this particular rehab who continued coming to the alumni meeting at the rehab center)

[@kushagrasonkar]

Your channel is one of the major reason why i even come to youtube. You are the ray of hope man. WE all love you.

[@seanmartin397]

this is excellent advice. most people don't really talk about this strategy, they just discuss techniques to stop yourself from having setbacks instead of replacing the urge itself with alternative sources of happiness

[@CPRoque]

i just wanted to say thanks ill start sculting my self to be a better me. the person who i am right now is only a shadow of what i was before, the videos you produce help me get back there thank you

[@pandasamurai9820]

The best self-improvement channel on KZbin, keep it up!

[@paulgarcia2887]

PandaSamurai98 look at practical physiology

[@sexybeast7728]

People might not say this often in comment section.. but we are very grateful for the work you put in this challenge. You really inspired me to work on myself

[@gabethebaleful]

man i hope you to become a big huge channel, because i want to share your vids with my friends but with actual spanish voice acting, im from Venezuela and not everyone knows english but maybe this comment if you get to read opens up your dreams and motivate you to keep doing these videos and helping people all over the world with different cultures!

[@Abovedamatrix3352]

You have no idea how much this video has just impacted me.

[@mattws5784]

i gotta say this is the best video ever, other ones usually tell you to buy a cd or a book to find out or just doesnt get to the point but this is the complete opposite, thanks improvement pill

[@enchantress7]

I am trying to quit drinking. All my friends drink and are unsupportive. Sooooo….no friends and I've never felt better. I'll make new friends soon, but for the moment I am enjoying being on my own with no outer noise. Except youtube. Thanks for the video!

[@StratosFair]

I just randomly came across your channel and I gotta say that your videos are truly amazing and inspirational. You got yourself a new subscriber !

[@alexw.3023]

Thanks. I'll start putting these tips to use to quit my KZbin addiction, which eats up hours of my time each and every day.

[@KlusekPospolity]

This channel is pure gold.

[@tammykiger8206]

I honestly never knew porn addiction was this big of a problem. Opiates has always been my kryptonite, pills, never heroin. I beat it because i knew an OD wasn't far away. Stick with what helps you. Let loose friends that hinder forward progress. This video (and many others on this channel) speak truth, awesome job!!

[@skidibidup]

I love how he subtly wrote Days Addiction free: 12 My first Nofap trials I always had the worst urge to relapse on the 12th day. but, after that, you experience the flatline level which is you feel like you have really less to no sexual drive for another 2 to 4 weeks. and then it returns back stronger but now you're stronger enough to control it like a boss as the time goes through your 90 days challenge. What I'm trying to say is that the hardest days are actually your gateway to a more rewarding level with less stress about it. and it goes in cycles like this till you master it finally. so keep focused and strong.

[@firouzkarim7842]

Mohamed Tarek thx for your support.

[@FantasmaOlvidado1]

This might be the best video about addictions i have seen in my life, straight to the point no bullshit. Love it! I have quit cigarettes, alcohol, LSD, magic mushrooms, shopping, mdma, hashish, sugar, benzodiacepines with ease however porn seems to be most difficult and hardest one to overcome its literally a challenge, specialy if you were expose to it at young age. MUST NOT FAP!!!. I do smoke Ganjah like once every 2 weeks it relaxes me but i am proud i am not the heavy smoker i used to be. :)

[@robi-wanshinobi5676]

I absolutely adore this channel. Improvement Pill you truly are... Improving this world.

[@Alphfirm]

You know you really like a channel, when you like a video before it even loaded. You are one of two channels where I do it.

[@declan99]

I fucking love you man. It just shows that you actually care about people. I'm looking forward to the addiction course! I signed up!

[@Nkanyiso_K]

Wow, some really powerful knowledge dropped today. Thanks for sharing man

[@ipnotikfromitaly5094]

I suffer from emotional overeating, but this video helped me a lot; I still binge once in a while, but much less than I used to; I love this channel, though.

[@Aazu10015]

I’m here trying to break a trauma bond. It’s so hard to get over this addiction, but I got this!

[@roshan6999]

Quarantine has pretty much Messed up a lot of people's happiness and sanity

[@CW-kc1pi]

Wanting something is simply not enough. You have to go and get it. Hoping and wishing won't make it fall in your lap.

[@Obliviens]

My goals for 2017: Quit smoking, quit porn and work out every day.

[@jjamesgrant9599]

Obliviens how's it going so far

[@maincharacter1405]

Obliviens well, there are my goals for 2013,2014, 2015,2016, 2017 and finally 2018 too

[@peaceduke1]

ho?

[@jonte19910]

So how did it go? 😁

[@darrylbrooks949]

Did you do it?

[@TheJsteel66]

Just thank you man this is easily my favorite channel on KZbin

[@oguzalinca6014]

Yesterday i find your channel and checked some of videos. Im in nofap community like 30 day and free from kind of the porn or pmo thing.Im not addicted to porn but i wanna give a try and im clear like 30-40 days now.Checked your other videos like relationships reading books etc.. and all i can say you are the one honest and truely channel i ever seen. Each video has really good points.Now i starting to training and got my dream body and now i have training addiction and i love it hehe..Keep doing your stuf mate you are really really helpfull! Thanks alot!

[@sultanbeybars2958]

Thank you very much for the video. I am very unhappy with my job but at the same time I need to help my Dad, that's why I work with him. I am very confused, probably need to make some changes in my life

[@amart4368]

Beast Mode in the same situation

[@sultanbeybars2958]

Amar T as I know we need to be passionate about what we are doing in life otherwise we guaranteed to feel unhappy #lifeistooshort

[@virtualdopa3348]

Best informing Channel i've ever found 10/10 I'm going to try out all these tips from your Videos

[@PabloGarcia-yl3wg]

Dude, u have a really beautiful voice.

[@frankrambo506]

it makes sense,people have nothing else to do so they obviously have no choice but to keep "doing thier addiction". You just have to keep yourself busy and do other hobbies. My friend addicted to porn stopped being addicted when he found a girl he spends his time with and stuff. Another friends of mine addicted to drugs stopped his addiction when he was in boot camp ,a whole 90 days of no drugs and just constant pain and exercise

[@39genies]

they drug test you before you can even go to boot camp

[@ritlan3975]

my friend stopped his drug addiction when he started cadets. It all makes sense.

[@frankrambo506]

39genies lol there are ways to pass buddy

[@frankrambo506]

Ritlan yep

[@koji_ov]

frank Rambo what is "boot camp"? i searched for it in google but it says it is an app,

[@Gangstagrillz248]

Keep up the amazing work, I see this channel hitting at least 200-500k subs soon. Will definitely be sharing this channel and increasing your visibility!

[@jeanmarabou9774]

i don't think so, all his stuff is already on other channels

[@eitanzemel9295]

wait what happened he now has only 70k subs

[@Gangstagrillz248]

Looks like his subs doubled in 2 weeks.

[@RaphaelCGA]

+Gangstagrillz248 and 2 months later he's right around 250k ;)

[@Gangstagrillz248]

RaphaelCGA well well, would you look at that.

[@ProdAlarick]

OMG Thank you so much, finnaly I know now what to do. :)

[@suomikalja1523]

I used to fap 4-5 times a day because I was depressed and deprived of human contact but I watched this video and set a goal for myself in my head and started working out and did more stuff I used to enjoy and found myself not craving self pleasure anymore and I met new friends at the gym and made a best friend who is really passionate and we go out jogging together usually . You really turned my life around thanks improvement pill.

[@myles208]

LUST hard to go to the gym if u have social anxiety disorder.

[@Sesamkekz]

very helpful and practical .... the advice is no longer a nightmare ... thank you my friend... so grateful for your effort

[@MrSethsiPodz]

all of your videos are life changing, man

[@ericcalvi6501]

So pretty much we should make friends with people who want the best for us, pursue what is meaningful instead of what is expedient and treat ourselves like we were someone responsible for helping? JP really has us covered

[@unbentundefeated6952]

Well thanks man I overcame this and am on day 40 of my porn free life. I owe so much to for giving the step by step process of overcome my addiciton. I am a new man who is confident and gets girls now lol. I work on myself and started a youtube channel dedicated to self development and my nofa journey. I am a proud supporter of patreon now. You saved my life.

[@8181mike818]

take me to Rat Park senpai

[@ubiquitousgamer9176]

Go outside and child.

[@GummyBeerBoy]

thanks improvement pill, you're really realistic with how I can overcome my goals.

[@thinkanddo2352]

Thanks for your videos so much!Thanks for aiding and helping us in fixing and making ourselves better!

[@squidwardtentacles7069]

I'm a new subscriber. I'm so happy I stumbled upon your videos! Very great help for me

[@retrochigga6475]

Your videos literally describe my life

[@MegaSleep1]

This is one of my favorite channels good work bro

[@joshuaknudsen1166]

Just stumbled upon this channel, immediately subscribed... so much good life impacting advise and lessons on here

[@TheValiant777]

You sir, just earned another sub! I've been coming back to your channel for a few weeks, I've been getting into self improvement, so I just subbed

[@uvwxyzero]

Recently found your channel, I love your work man. I see so much goes into developing each video. Your method is by far the best one I've heard so far and I've heard a lot before. So I will definitely put it to practice. Thank you and please continue to inspire us 👊

[@xcristi9047]

You are so correct bro:)) I really appreciate your inspiring and informational videos, they are so helpful. I wish you the best

[@jashvina]

This was the perfect new year video. Such well rounded advice and in such a logical sequence. Very well put.

[@cosmicbrambleclawv2]

I quit cold turkey once upon a time, but the lizard brain got stronger over the years so the best I can do now is a few days/weeks depending on depression ebbs and flows Hoping this series helps me stop ✊

[@SinShady.]

Just found your channel and love your videos. Keep up the amazing work :3

[@SinShady.]

Also, I love this video. Very helpful :D

[@danielfleming9630]

This is great advice for beating it and for not beating it

[@vanderszpak]

awesome mate! you deserve hell lot more views

[@jpeezus6519]

My favorite youtuber (: you deserve more subscribers than pewdiepie. Merry Christmas!

[@MrAns786]

Good advice, keep the good work up dude. Thanks for posting. Peace

[@somebody8998]

heard about nofap from you about a year ago, been trying to do the challenge ever since then. eventually forgot about nofap and continued my porn addiction. tried to do the challenge again a few weeks ago, but kept on relapsing. now I'm on day three of nofap.

[@Leo-ii8nb]

i have the same problem. rip 15 days without

[@IHATEBO3]

somebody same , I end up failing once a week

[@Leo-ii8nb]

andy fitzpatrick good luck try ones in two weeks

[@ajmalhasan9759]

one of my favorite channels... thanks a lot

[@Beniscool950]

Im so happy I stumbled up on your channel

[@lucdransfeld6372]

Wow this is actually so important, I don't get any of it why we don't get this taught in school... especially since school can possibly accelerate either your improvement loop or degression loop

[@trapfactory8600]

Such a great channel with useful information.

[@TheLeonholic]

I'd totally want to hang with you out, you are so inspiring! Thanks for the videos

[@michaelgraves6845]

Hey, I have to say that is the most helpful and positive view on overcoming addiction I have heard, Your videos are amazing! You have such a clear and confident manor that you present your material in and you can tell from the way you present your videos that you actually do it to help others improve their life. Your doing amazing work ans I thought you should hear it again as I am sure so many others have said it before. I also can't wait to put in some of the hints and tricks that I have learnt from your social interaction videos into my contact center job ^.^

[@atomicpiano]

Thank you so much for making such a realistic and straight foward video and thank you for not bringing religion into the video.

[@rashadmuhammad1427]

Wow! The very first video I watched gave me incredible motivation!💪🏽💪🏽

[@darmstadtbeste4590]

i really love your channel man

[@FierceAsian1]

Damn. You know how much people pay for this kind of advice. Thanks improvement pill and keep up the good work! I enjoy watching your videos and am proud to say that I am making progress, this will be my third week sober thanks to your videos.

[@natecrow2334]

Great content buddy, your words have encouraged me

[@joeysoloway2115]

fapping ruins your life, you feel low energy all the time, no confidence, brain fog, very blurry vision, depression, lack of motivation and much more... by stopping you switch all these negatives in to positives. I believe by stopping with out relapse is the foundation of success because once you can actually feel reality u can move on to things like studying, working out, your job etc and do them with your full clarity of who you really are.

[@IndiaAgainstSlaveryIAS]

My addiction is to a pre workout stimulant. Without it I am finding it very hard to work out with the same level of intensity and speed that I used to. I also just feel sleepy all day and have been sleeping 12 hours a day for the past two days. I can handle the frustration and the cravings, but the sleepiness and lack of focus is killing me in a very crucial point in my career growth.

[@myles208]

Muscle Charger you’re addicted to pre workout? You’ll be addicted to hostpital food if I see you.

[@ankurmazumder5590]

I agree with everything you say except this last part "WHY RUN AWAY FROM REALITY WHEN REALITY IS SO BEAUTIFUL" . Reality is cruel

[@rahulgogoispyder9471]

reality is cruel but when you adapt...it becomes a game.

[@ankurmazumder5590]

Rahul Gogoispyder maybe but not beautiful yet :)

[@rahulgogoispyder9471]

let me tell you a secret...if you watch porn or do fap....just abstain for 15 days and you will know whats real beauty.(also stay from any kind of visuAl stimulation)

[@bobarnold9893]

Excellent presentation & practical suggestions

[@ericmicloven246]

Great work! I love your videos. Your helping people sculpt their lives.

[@Bro-ih5cy]

Improvement Pill love you

[@zacharia4061]

but remember watching him is like investing in stock that you never gain anything but loose time

[@SJ-dp3zm]

Improvement Pill Would trying to improve in sports that u like sculpting or meaningful work?

[@SJ-dp3zm]

Improvement Pill What about sports is that considered meaningful work? And is improving at your meaningful work sculpting?

[@jagannathnayak4370]

Appreciate your efforts brother. Hope can learn something from this video and apply and succeed in my life 😀.

[@leechalke9382]

Absolutely love your videos! Fantastic wisdom. Can say thanks enough!!

[@mehdiali9846]

This is new Fav KZbin channel. Subscribed.

[@TGiEd]

Thank You. You deserve more subs. Keep going.

[@TheLegionUnited]

great video man. You deserve more subscribers.

[@decipheringthematrix56]

Very grateful for another great piece of wisdom. Highly appreciate it #ImprovementPill. Lets put this to work and see what happens.

[@skyentertainment1816]

I speak from experience here; The best way to overcome addiction is to find purpose in life. Once you actually have something in life worth waking up for each morning, you stop chasing the temporary 'high' that drugs/alcohol induce. All the best!

[@katerinachristodoulou9878]

This is such good advise thank you so much!! Seriously thank you