Answer the Public: How'd You Change Your Mindset to Overcome Addiction?

[@sarahatch2046]

Bro you've been a huge help to me this past week. Thanks for sharing all you do 🖤💜🖤

[@EskimoClay1]

Awesome to see the clip of your baptism! God bless!

[@stockchartart1147]

You ever think about starting an online meeting once a week. You have a really powerful message and are a great example. Could reach a whole lot of people like that and a ton of people would attend. Especially a beginners meeting, keep it open to newcomers in sobriety and for those that have a burning desire.

[@dismantledbrain5910]

This is so true. So many times I've tried to solve the problem in my head. I thought a lot of introspection and critical thinking can cure me. "If I can figure out a way to think only positive thoughts, I'll finally be able to do the things positive people do." I had it backwards.

[@bonez_westoz]

no words , tears , much love and respect

[@Add_Account485]

WHAT A HERO ... GOOD ON HIM SERIOUSLY. WHO DEDICATES LIKE HE IS WHEN THEY ARE FAMOUS.. AFTER. THEY GOTTEN CLEAN. HE DIDNT HAVE TO TRY HELP ANYONE. THIS IS A F#CKIN HERO TO ME GOOD ON HIM!

[@mikemiles8403]

Thank you Brandon, and please keep putting out these videos, I and others appreciate them and appreciate you

[@jordanphelan1150]

I definitely have to say thank you to Brandon Novak for not getting me sober but through his words... keeping me sober. So if you see this thank you Brandon Novak for the constant words of wisdom that keep me away from being the person I once was!

[@jasonducharme8568]

Much love.

[@joe-johncastles141]

Brandon you are always a great man in my eyes. The past years even. I've always thought you were awesome, plus I'm proud to call you my role model. One love 💘

[@Leonidas900]

You are so best! You giving me so much hope to try get and stay clean! I have started going to NA meetings and it helps!

[@ethan8804]

grew up watching Novak and the guys get messed up and having fun, so touched to see this dude where he is

[@nc240coupe]

God I love you Brandon! Being born in 1990 my young adulthood involved looking up to you guys or just seeing you everywhere, it was a era that I’m sure is relatable. I started my second journey in recovery the beginning of this year and I’m doing it differently, last time I went into treatment after 30 days went straight back to my people, places, things, 10 months later I’m in a hotel loading the stem with a piece of furniture pushed up against the door thinking every footstep I heard was a cop with a k9. This time I’m in a sober living house in Asheville NC with a big network of like minded individuals. I love hearing your story and I’ve definitely stole some punch lines from you! You are extremely helpful and inspirational!

[@flippinbuddy]

What an inspiration you are Brandon, that answer is the way to change anything in your life and overcome any obstacle you’ve put in front of yourself.. there’s a saying my mom always told me which I’ve hated hearing until I started committing to it and seeing results, and it’s also very simple.. You get what you put into life.

[@alparker182]

Thank you Brandon! You are a very wise man ! Your videos are really helping me stay sober . God bless you and your family.

[@dannichoi2281]

My brother struggled with addiction and alcoholism since the age of 17. On June 26th 2021, his addiction finally took his life at the age of 43. I stumbled upon your videos because I was trying to better understand the struggle of addiction and what my brother could have possibly been going through. So many thoughts and what-ifs run through my mind right now after his passing. It's hard. But, I am glad you are doing well and helping others and giving back. It is so wonderful to see. I only wish I had seen these videos sooner and I wish my brother could have somehow followed in your footsteps. Rest in peace Tommy. Love you always. 05/20/1978-06/26/2021.

[@MeMe-su3lr]

Keep posting your experience. Its cathartic for someone like me who straddles the fence of weekend binge and self loating.

[@TheBrandonNovak]

If you need my help, give me a call please: 610-557-3942

[@CarsonBrockOfficial]

My best friend and I got clean one year ago and I’ve always watched your videos at encouragement and we are both happier and more proactive and productive than ever. An inspiration would be an understatement bro...

[@martinharris2113]

Brandon you are such an inspiration. Damn, you have and will continue to help so so many people, myself INCLUDED. GOD BLESS YOU

[@stevedemon1981]

If we could out think ourselves out of our addiction there would be no addiction. Unfortunately when we are actively using our thinking is our worst enemy at least for me. I can only speak for myself. I hope to one day be free of this mental prison I put myself in. Brandon you give me hope because you remind me that we can all do it. It's not easy but life isn't anyway. Thank you for continuing to share your journey and inspiring me to be a better me because none of us are getting younger and somewhere someone needs me to be the best me. Not the irresponsible not giving a fuck about anything me.

[@jessi4894]

Hey Brandon, I just wanted to let you know you are my hero and inspiration. I got off of heroin in 2006, stayed sober until I relapsed in 2017 and quit again in 2020. At this point, I have dealt with the deaths of two best friends, escaped an abusive relationship, gotten sober again and made more comebacks than Madonna! I am not going to continue to kill myself. And as sad as it is to say, I do not want to end up as Bam. I hope he can get sober, but I'm really afraid for him. Anyways, love you, Raab, and Steve O so much. If you can do it, so can I and thank you for all you share with us. 💘.

[@kristijester5295]

Brandon Novak you are the best freaking guy

[@LV09XGAMES]

Keep up the good work homie - ur an inspiration to people practicing sobriety in all walks of life

[@rohring]

Thanks Novak

[@janinelouquet6818]

💪ODAAT✌️ Thank You Brandon!!!! Experience, Strength & Hope is what I heard you share. Much Appreciation‼️

[@takecareofyrshoes]

1 year clean on 7/4 after 10 years of herion iv use. i managed to do it without faith-based 12 step programs too. i say that not to bash AA/NA but to let others know it is possible.

[@jessi4894]

I am an atheist, so trying to find a non 12-step recovery program was super hard! Luckily I found the SMART Recovery program. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. If you are an atheist or just have a problem with faith based recovery, look up this program, it is amazing. Stay sober and if you're reading this please know that it can happen to anyone, especially if you're in pain. You're not a bad person and you're not alone.

[@takecareofyrshoes]

@@jessi4894 i’ve attended a lot of smart meetings so yes, i’m familiar and they’re great people for sure. i just know during my first 7-8 years of trying to get clean i could absolutely not get on board with AA/NA. i am an atheist too and very much struggled with how the whole god thing was heavily entrenched into their philosophy.

[@mr.p2105]

Best of luck to you in your recovery. Faith is just a spiritual principal, i started out in N.A. as an atheist but after going through the steps I made up my own "higher power". one of my friend calls his higher power "the easter bunny". After my struggles i was willing to try anything - even a program littered with the GOD stuff. Thankfully there are others who came before me and laid the ground work to help people like us interpret the literature differently so we can discover our own higher power.

[@matheuskletteberg4135]

Thanks for sharing... Recovery works. 3y here. One day at time + 12 steps. You're a exemple. Follow you here in Brazil man.

[@TheBrandonNovak]

Keep it up

[@endthedrugwartoday]

@@TheBrandonNovak You should do a more recent BAM interview about the whole Jack Ass 4 fiasco.

[@sinisakovacic5344]

Truly an inspiration! A great soul! Thank you for everything you do...

[@jimshumard5372]

A true inspiration

[@brianvanderveen9536]

I love you Brandon Novak

[@benjaminduncan6220]

Much love from Australia. So deep. Xx

[@caineliasschuur8079]

Your story and channel has helped me so much in my struggles with staying sober from drinking. had lost jobs and wasted so much money and was drinking from the time i woke up til the time i passed out for years and was heading in a horrible direction, but am happy to be 2 months sober this Friday. Much love to you bro! also love the videos with your Mom im also a huge Mamas boy as my Father passed from his own struggles with addiction in 2017. thank you again for all the help cant thank you enough

[@chrisauble556]

True inspiration bro. I recently quit drinking, it's kinda hard, not gonna lie. But hearing you talk about that helps me out more than you can imagine

[@tylersitko6950]

Much love brother

[@kristijester5295]

Brandon Novak plus keep up the good work god bless you helping others maybe someday I will met you guys

[@jackdaknife]

It makes perfect sense what he said and I've done what he's said before but it just never lasts. I did 4 months straight last year, I was fit, healthy, had money, liked being around people and expressing myself... but that obsession man... the second you think you've 'beat it' and its gone... it just comes right back. Convinced myself I'd do 8 months this year! Already failed that commitment. I know I have to stop white knuckling this and just ask for help. I'm just not ready yet, it isn't my time, but it keeps forever looming, inch by inch pushing me closer to a program. I'm not going to die anytime soon at 30, but I know I haven't started living yet either. P.S. I ain't calling yo ass neither lol, I'll leave the line open to people in worse situations than me. Keep up the good work man!

[@TheBrandonNovak]

When you're ready to get. help, definitely give me a call. I would love to help you

[@richardkrivik7032]

Makes sense dude 👍✌️.. THANKS

[@kristijester5295]

Brandon Novak keep up the good work it’s true your words are wise my friend god bless can’t wait to watch the documentary

[@jens176]

U absolute unit!

[@roseofdecay7175]

I needed this thank you, I hope I can do this

[@sarahatch2046]

You got this girl. We got this. 🖤💜🖤

[@TheBrandonNovak]

You got this. I'm happy to help. If you need to call me, please do: 610-557-3942

[@johnpaixao3806]

@@TheBrandonNovak is that really your number?

[@roseofdecay7175]

@@TheBrandonNovak I called I have to wait for private insurance.. hopefully I make it. Thank you

[@roseofdecay7175]

@@johnpaixao3806 the girl who answered was truly amazingly nice.. I just wish I could do it.. one day

[@Dave_Lakin]

Did I like this video before I even watched it? Yes I did.

[@iangriffiths2084]

Thank u

[@stephenmcelroy2547]

You really are an inspiration for me. I am yet still battling the hard realities of addiction and just can't seem to get clean. As you say everyone's addiction is different and I just have a special case. Not much younger than you and have been using just as long as you did. So many times have I been to detox and rehab. Just can't get it to stick. Also as you have said that you never lost anything during your addiction (family, homes,@etc.) You gave it away, and Brandon man have I gave so much away, all over this stupid addiction. Im.so tired of hurting and suffering daily and I would give almost anything to help cure this disease we call addiction. I too can write a book about my life and it would be one hell of a tear Jenking best seller. Anyway keep up the good work and maybe one day I too can help motivate.

[@TheBrandonNovak]

Hey Stephen. I would love to help you out. Can you give me a call? 610-557-3942

[@stephenmcelroy2547]

@@TheBrandonNovak ok buddy. I have came to light that I must quit this life for many reasons now but most of all for myself. I will be all alone physically and mentally. I have no support system and the rehabs that medicade offers around me are more like 3 day detox places that hold you for 72 hrs and give you some flyers and then the boot. I know 100% in my heart and mind that I can overcome this and make it past the withdraws and then on to live a sobor life. I have tried so many times to get clean and I have always failed but hitting rock bottom has caused me to realize that it's time to grow up and stop living this kinda life. You are such a huge inspiration and an amazing guide. I will just keep watching your videos while I'm going through this hard time to help keep my mind clear and to stay focused on the main goal and mission. If for any reason some reads this and can help with words of inspiration that would help me a lot with getting through all of this. I have no real or true friends and the people I do know are all involved with drugs and or alcohol and I can't be around them anymore because all they do is help trigger my addiction and make me wanna use. I know it's as easy as saying no but my addiction never let's me say no infact as you know it says more and more please. So if there is anyone out there even you Brandon that can help with some kind words of inspiration please feel free to text or call me at 719-726-2248. Please only kind and positive vibes from people because I know how some people can be and like to say things that would upset someone and judge people such as myself for being so weak. Just because I have a disease doesn't make me a bad person I just do bad things. I have a huge heart and nothing but love to give. I am seriously just asking, no make that begging for help to be able to beat this thing as best as I can alone, so please God, or anyone help me! I just need 1 more shot at this.

[@caseyrawles3045]

trying to get it right apreciate it getting ready to get back to work full time shaking off the shakes aloha from old school vb skater

[@johnny2hats330]

In practice, is it less difficult to quit if one first reduces the volume of drugs they are taking? Or do you think it is better just to get it over with by going cold-turkey as soon as possible?

[@mattsheezy5469]

This video is so very helpful.

[@TheBrandonNovak]

Thanks! If you ever need my help, give me a call: 610-557-3942

[@bobjensen198]

Fuck, I need help. Thank you for offering your light man. Hope is the aspect I cannot lose. ✌️

[@TheBrandonNovak]

Hey brother. If you need my help, give me a call 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 610-557-3942

[@hempyweeds5745]

💓

[@carolbates7960]

💗

[@Dandeknee]

i can't stop because my anxiety is painful it leaves me no choice, been stuck like this for 15 year's...i'm a wreck phiscally and mentally

[@TheBrandonNovak]

There is hope! Give me a call: 610-557-3942

[@Dandeknee]

i would but i'm in uk, no idea how that works. cheers novak

[@imtimjames]

Spiritual experience FTW

[@Newtination]

Hey Brandon, did you cut it cold turkey or did you use something like buprenorphine? Just curious! I went thru the same thing on pills (20+ a day) and H (g a day) and ended up pretty much homeless too, but bupe changed the game for me. A routine is definitely helpful too as you mention here.

[@gcroller93]

I scoffed at this Question cos I thought yeah it's that simple but he showed me who's boss aha

[@coreystack5655]

Makes sense 2 shay nudie Novak, 2 shay

[@John-Doe-Yo]

My brother is an addict and a absolute atheist, do you think there is a route of sobriety without any sort of spiritualism? I’m only asking because I saw what looked like a baptism in the video.

[@TheBrandonNovak]

Yes. Give me a call. I'd like to help your brother. 610-557-3942

[@mallory5413]

How did you finally quit cigarettes?

[@CharlieZelenoff]

Easy; He wrote a NY Times best seller, he was in movies that broke box office records, he's a millionaire 3 times over....Shall I go on??

[@konkeydonged]

Fun fact: he and a buddy stole a pallet of his book dreamseller from a Barnes and nobles signing and sold those copies at a nearby subway station to score more dope.

[@CharlieZelenoff]

@@konkeydonged Yes, and had everything he owned fit in a duffle bag...1 pair of pants, 2 shirts, and 3 scarves....... ..... . . .

[@konkeydonged]

@@CharlieZelenoff I've heard him tell the story at least 10x. Please refresh my terrible memory...

[@CharlieZelenoff]

@@konkeydonged Ok...it starts in Baltimore waaaay back in 91. He was a PRO for Powell AND Gatorade AND he worked w Michael Jordan.......Get your slippers and pipe ready...This is gunna be a long one!! ( Box office records!!!!)

[@blitheapathy3552]

Yeah I'm fucked, I've been on IV dilaudid for over five years. I'm fucked.

[@shady25-q1b]

I would like it to be translated into Portuguese.

[@roseofdecay7175]

The treatment centers are so expensive tho

[@brianb7450]

Meetings are free

[@suecastillo4056]

Right on brother💕💕my best thinking got me loaded!!! MEETINGS ARE FREE... NA & AA, FREE... Blessings♥️

[@roseofdecay7175]

It’s the withdrawal that’s what scary I had 67 seizures

[@roseofdecay7175]

I got addicted taking my prescription medications thinking it’s from a dr 11yra later I cannot survive if I don’t take it in terrified

[@arqelf9505]

2:32 wtf are they doing?