Theo Von Thoughts on Staying Sober

Just passing the one year sobriety mark, relevant to relive this call where a gentleman asks for suggestions on staying sober.
From This Past Weekend 5-15-17
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[@filmgeekstudios4393]

Boredom is an addict's worst enemy. I've been sober nearly a year and sometimes it is ridiculous how slow the day is. EDIT: Six years in, don't miss it even slightly, married to a wonderful woman with my first child on the way. Stay on the path, y'all, happiness is around the corner.

[@lennoxnicholson6185]

Not enough hours in a day. Been in recovery over 11 years. Sober, yeah, sounds boring. Get in Recovery bro. Not the same.

[@vanguard4065]

thats my man right there! sobriety is boring. recovery is not!

[@JohnnyNada]

@@vanguard4065 💯💯💯

[@SocalHashman]

"Bordem is the first step to relaps" Jason "Jay" Mews

[@gerRule]

I’d rather that complaint than my usual of how quick life is going

[@elcapitan549]

4 years sober. I’m the best version of myself I’ve ever been. Love you guys.

[@PonchoRamirez1989]

Awesome man! stay strong

[@elcapitan549]

Charlie the dog keep it going brother. You are stronger than you give yourself credit.

[@gerRule]

It’s 6 years now, right?

[@elcapitan549]

@@gerRule 6 years strong brother!

[@gerRule]

@@elcapitan549 great job! Well done!

[@alexjoseph4665]

I'll have 6 months clean from IV heroin & coke this week, really can't believe it.. thanks Theo.

[@siskleebert7430]

Alex Joseph that's is great bro!!! Stay strong!

[@Zach-Fetters]

How's that going?

[@jeremyjordan9066]

It’s a long journey man just keep it Day by day. Focus on what the drugs did bad in your life not the fun times and you’ll be fine!

[@AlphaMom55]

Congratulations! You are loved. How awesome and brave! 🙏💙

[@norton37642]

Alex that's awesome bro! congrats, keep it up and stay strong, lots of good vibes and positive energy from me to you

[@coledenny6247]

Being sober is a discipline. You have to live deliberately and mindfully or else your addiction becomes watching KZbin videos and eating cheetos instead of drinking or smoking or etc. Being mindful is paying close attention to the actions and decisions you make moment to moment. It requires a lot of self-talk and structure. Make sure you plan every day - even relaxing. I'm talking real soberity, not the soberity where you replace your addiction with junk food. Make sure if you're laying on the couch watching the game, it was your intention to watch the game and you're relaxing because you need to relax after a workout, not because you have nothing else to do. Also, force yourself to do different things that make you uncomfortable. That's my advice. Thanks Theo

[@thedude8254]

Cole Denny for some

[@pcase34]

Really great advice man. "Live deliberately and mindfully" - that is powerful dude.

[@bryannash53]

i really like this comment.

[@vanguard4065]

it was all about a spiritual awakening as a result of the 12 steps for me, and then sharing that with another addict. boom.

[@TheRoboticAssassin]

Very well said

[@kylefitzsimmons7958]

When he said “you want a ride? Try feeling everything!” That is an amazing sentiment. I’ve been sober 1 month and I have had to deal with a lot of emotions head on and it’s been really fucking hard, really hard. I’ve cried until I got dehydrated. I faced the fact that my relationship of 3 years ended because I repeatedly refused to get help. But I also woke up bright and early and went to the gym. I felt love and I reached out to friends ans had meaningful conversations. I remembered things I slept better I was nicer and man it’s been nothing but good. It’s been hard and annoying and emotional and grueling and I want to give up sometimes but I’m proud of it. Like he said I go to bed each night proud that I took everything the day had to offer and did so without any chemical bandaid. The bullshit of the day may have beaten me but I’ll take a beating sober and sleep well ready to fight back tomorrow

[@trenyte6763]

This quite literally may have saved my life. Thanks theo... that philosophy of not doing it forever is great and the pill of sobriety .

[@Qualityairservicesllc]

Day at a time program brother man. ❤

[@s.e.f8160]

I feel such a connection to Theo. Growing up in Arkansas, our Southern childhoods were similar in many ways. That sweet southern drawl of Theos is so comforting and reminds me of home.

[@award89]

Those last few minutes made me cry. Beautiful. Thank you.

[@kristinyourmom4517]

This just popped up as a suggestion and I want to thank you for your honesty. You are amazing and funny, Louisiana loves you. Keep doing what you love!

[@johnreubensfl]

that was beautiful.. addiction is such a nightmare and man you handled it so well..

[@jimrustles9607]

I downloaded this and watch it every so often. Love you man.

[@allisongarrison5947]

Congratulations Theo! I hope you see how much you have changed over the last year. You should be so proud of yourself. Not a lot of people can say they're unhappy and have the balls to change it and you did it.

[@juggalojames614]

Finding this video came at the time i needed it and didn't know it, i relate a lot to the caller. You truly are the shit Theo.

[@tshobe23_68]

Theo you are the man. I was addicted to Heroin for 6 years and your thoughts have helped me so much in sobriety. Stay up my man

[@jordansatterly5323]

I just discovered you a couple days ago on the TFATK podcast.. Went from crying laughing to hearing this. This is some important stuff for you to get out there. So Kudos to you. Goodluck Myles! You got this bro

[@daytoday3941]

Theo thanks for the honesty, I been battling since my first sip. it's not easy. I want to catch your live act some Time. Peace

[@elijahwallace]

Thank you Theo. You inspire me so much. I've been sober for 3 years. It's arguably the best decision I make everyday

[@Muzzlepaint]

02/14/17 was my first day of sobriety. I could have been this guy calling in when this first aired. But the miracle is today coming up on 6 years I much closer to Theo in my thinking and stability. I have done meetings, worked with others and most importantly faced off my cravings or doubts one day at a time (and yes sometimes one moment at a time). This is coming from a 54 year old somebody (who was once a Marine) who only initially stopped because of a DUI. Today I do it for me, I do it for myself. On my bad days I just dont use, and on my good days I try to help another person even if it means all I can do is just endure with the other.

[@sourbaileys]

7 days sober. Stay strong and God bless. Praying for yall.

[@DalimilNov]

Feelings floating to the top, spot on, Theo just nailed that, thats something that I havent heard anyone else talk about when discussing sobriety and I connect with that so much. Sobriety makes trying to be a good person so much more natural and easy. Remember that the key to happiness is good relationships, aka good old love.

[@strongbongus]

a month in and still feeling strong. glad there’s a guy like this to make me feel good about my choices.

[@petebarberco6591]

The last 2 minutes of this video are such great words, man. Love

[@waynemitchell8178]

Thank you for this video. This helped me out a lot. Subscribed

[@NickKautz]

Congratulations broseph. I'm in the same boat with you, essay. Being clean and sober is as REAL as it gets. It's takes balls to stop running from demons and start looking them in the eye... let alone talking about that shit over the internet for anyone to hear.

[@TheoVon]

amen man. its frontline emotions

[@sporthorsefarrier2014]

Looking them demons in the eye is pretty deep and a harsh reality

[@stevennieto9898]

'essay' hahahaha

[@morganl9024]

Steven Nieto 😂

[@ultimateroadwarrior_gainz7632]

Thank you Theo. Not even gonna lie I don’t watch a whole lot of your videos so I can’t say I know you a whole lot, but your willing to expose your vulnerability to help others and that speaks volumes to me.

[@dv2033]

What u said about talking about something and tearing up and not having those feelings before is sooooo true! 💯

[@Sailing_Stone]

Needed to hear this today, thanks for this one.

[@mallorykittenx1338]

Thankyou Theo.. 5 weeks today.

[@heatherr9599]

I first thought the taxi/coke story was just a crazy-ass funny as Hell joke, but you're def a BIG inspiration & glad you're still sober, thanks for sharing your story you ROCK!!!✌️

[@axelfoley5258]

Love you Theo. I'm not sure how to get sober but this is inspiring.

[@danmorris1224]

one month today.. you've been an inspiration theo. took that pill of sobriety

[@kevindillashaw9950]

hope you're still clean. just hit my 30 days today

[@taraatkinson3136]

Thank you Theo.

[@oiitzME1266]

thanks for the advice Theo

[@katiekaczmarek5030]

This is incredible, and such sound advice. Theo you never disappoint!

[@snicklefritzd3612]

I admire your courage to help and be honest about what it's like and how you feel. I don't struggle with sobriety, but a couple people I am close to do. I will share this with them.....

[@MeditationMondaysRadio]

Just started aa been 35 days sober no drinking nor smoking, going to edc sober, went sober when I was 18 but started drinking late at 21 & finally being 32 im excited & kind of scared but not scared. I no I’m going to get through it but the way you said take the sober pill and take the emotions head on motivated me even more. Thanks bro

[@madisontaylor824]

Love you Theo!!! Thank you for giving an honest realistic view on sobriety

[@talairen8955]

Im not the Miles from this video but this video found me at a really hard time and I truly think I was meant to watch this video. Thank you Theo, and thank you to the Miles that called

[@jannorris4140]

Sober = uncomfortable, awkward, empty, isolated, anxious, scared, angry, sad, depressed .....

[@chancebernard4311]

Thanks for sharing this

[@emmavandenberg8934]

I cried because of this. Thank you theo

[@nmmarti3]

This is good advice. Thanks, brotha.

[@jesseholywood1161]

Great advice, Theo!

[@kevingeorgehall]

Fuck yeah, what a speech 💯

[@AlphaMom55]

Excellent advice, Theo!

[@emergencyrendevous5472]

"just try to get different and see how different works" is strangely poetic and poignant. When I got sober it definitely wasn't all roses and sunshine, there was a lot of hard days. But at least it was different, and different was something. Well said.

[@montieburns007]

love this dude, thanks a lot for this.

[@larryhoover718]

Always seen Theo on the church and jre and always wished he had his own podcast. Glad I found this. The people love you Theo, keep up the great content, man.

[@tupacdrews]

he surely has now 😂

[@KowalskiSouthEnd]

Its actually really admirable that Theo puts himself out like that and tries honesty to help other people...it’s not easy to be that guy/comedian

[@StationOfTerrapin]

thats awesome, what i needed to hear. just started AA again, thanks Theo

[@blazethm]

Thank you proud of you man, love you. 8 years clean. More will always be revealed❤️😜. Gang gang for real

[@ryanmaragh8209]

Love you Theo. THANK YOU 🙏🏽!!!

[@robertbordevik5072]

Great advice!!

[@bucketoclock]

I love this guy. He helped me reframe. Try something different. You can always go back.

[@cameronvandusen7678]

So real. It’s the way to live man it really is for me I should say. I only have six months and my life is tremendously better. And I am mainly talking about better internally as well as the relationships I’ve been able to mend and create a long the way in such a short amount of time. Like you said it is worth a try for sure

[@BLACK05GO1]

Man that comment is so true. When you are used to being on something (pills, alcohol, whatever) and you stop, it feels like time almost stops. The day seems to last forever. It's just so weird. Then on the other hand, when you're juiced up, the time goes so fast and you can't believe the day is over. I know being sober is so much better because you're healthier. You can also think clearly and stop running away from your problems, but it's freaking hard to get there.

[@cliffburton534]

This is the best advise that there is for sobriety.

[@jamesb1638]

Theo is my spirit animal

[@eliza448]

Fuck this made me cry... so perfect. Thank you Theo

[@dakotawatson1765]

This is why Theo is the man bruh like he tells it how it is and the way it will be

[@loopsruby]

Hi Theo seeing you on the Tigerbelly podcast bought me here....it is nice to 'meet' you and listen to your podcasts...All the best..

[@zigzag3035]

Keep on keeping on bro...... coming from another struggling alcoholic

[@therealseanway]

One day at a time... I used to hate that saying but since I've gotten sober the saying is so true.

[@herecomesthecrimsonchin239]

#TEAM TRUMP fuck face? who hurt you

[@GabrielTheMagolorMain]

This was incredible...they should pass this out with speaker cds at meetings 😊

[@kuddlykoala896]

Great question. And great advice. You want to take a pill..take a pill of sobriety. You want a ride....amen theo

[@EsteemedBeansTV]

Without a doubt the hitter here was "Wanna take a pill? Try and live life and feel it all." I don't struggle with that personally but my other neurosis are in the way in a similar fashion. Damn that pulled a tear out.

[@angellighten3526]

THIS VIDEO IS SO FREAKING GOOD!!!!

[@bentolleson9587]

Theo you are a solid guy! Keep your head up.

[@jlee1936]

"try feeling everything" wow. Yes

[@jlee1936]

35 days off alcohol

[@Bbow252]

Man this hits home

[@jordanchiaruttiniREALTOR]

Jesus i love Theo. He's so real man and this is inspiring. I'm 17 days sober. Gang gang.

[@amandaforster9099]

Keep it up man. 🙏🙏🙏

[@aleksandarnikolov144]

I've made the decision to cut alcohol out of my system 3 days ago. Reason being is my 1 year old daughter. I can't just be that reckless mess my father was, RIP dad.

[@SkullBeneathTheSkin1]

Lost my best friend due to addiction that developed from us partying when we were kids (27 now), he would've been 25 the year he died and I just randomly get hit with the overwhelming pain and sadness of the worlds loss with the potential he had and the loss of a truly good persons life, and it does make me want to snort any pills i could get ahold of at the time, it makes me want to drink until I can't remember weeks at a time, it makes me want to bust into an 8 ball to start the night and numb myself. But relapsing like that would stain his memory, his loss, and I know if he was still here he wouldn't judge me for it, but i know he'd rather me stay clean like i have been for almost 10 years. Hell I still smoke weed everyday, but it doesn't run my life and it might've took a few years but i learned how to drink moderately and responsibly. I love the example and support you provide for people struggling with their addictions and demons. The feelings are definitely a wild ride man, I'd like to thank you for spreading the message and the support. If you ever find your way to the central KY area I'll definitely catch your show. Have a good one brother.

[@GDX2470]

Stay strong brother! keep putting up a good fight and go down swinging!

[@handsolo1546]

This is gold. Real talk. So easy to hide from our feelings, and it's a very human thing to do. I like how Theo shares his views while mixing in humour. Doesn't act like a know it all

[@gilvan295]

great advice!

[@austenfisher9648]

Good advice bruh 👍

[@stimpaxx]

Take a pill of sobriety, srsly though. Feeling everything is no joke when you're coming back from numbing yourself.

[@TheFootballPlaya]

I've been over two years clean. I'm in the same position. Not sure about the future or forever, I completely agree - it's way to big of a task / promise to handle today. I can only speak for today. I don't know this guy, but when I stopped doing things, I was in my early twenties and I wasn't an addict / alcoholic I was just a guy who partied and a little too much sometimes. But it's definitely been a pleasure to take this time to improve my life and get in touch with myself more and feel again, like theo said. He's right.

[@shorecyclist]

Thanks Theo.

[@mikeyh4995]

I just have to say thank you for sharing your story thank you for being so proud to be in recovery cuz I am I love recovering I got 68 days as as of today no I had two months but I relapsed for six months overdose but I love recovery today you know thank you for being proud

[@gerRule]

I have a very addictive personality but I’m also really good at getting sober, I’ve given up a lot of stuff over the years but my friends and family just can’t seem to stop themselves, it’s a pity I can’t help them

[@marcuszingmark]

Thank you!

[@steve7015]

Pop a couple serenity prayers.

[@happytrailsgaming]

Need action after though

[@gregorystoner1492]

Your so funny but so level headed Theo von. I love how your not just here to make people laugh it's obvious u want to help people that have been in your shoes or just help anyone. My wife and I love and thank u Theo #GangGang #DarkArtsArmy

[@alecbieschke2899]

We love you Theo

[@1KARDOJAR]

Dam i needed this

[@nik1128]

Theo you are an amazing person. Probably my most favorite person. Such an inspiration!

[@tbhwitchall3797]

let him smash

[@dannytedford1896]

I hear u Brotha!!! I hear ya!! Shits a struggle. It would be great 2 go back 2 that time b4 that 1st taste of the high life. Once u go down that rabbit hole, life, work, relationship's, just everything seems easier n a breeze n its fun. Like u don't care 2 work 15hrs a day. N ur happy about life n no stress. Idk it's a struggle gotta just take a day at a time n find the fun things in ur life or new Hobby's w/e. 2 get back 2 that care free feelin u had wen u were a child or b4 that 1st hit or taste.

[@IntensePeppers]

"gay as" "long pill" "homosexual prize fighter" lol

[@Kingsp1602]

thank you Theo

[@hazeleyesohhhryyyon2031]

I remember you as a reality TV star n judged you from the get go..but I saw some of your vids n I'm converted ..keep doing your thing..my respect.

[@fiveish77]

One day at a time. I had 4 months and I’m still in a relapse. First off you have to really really want that shit. The hardest part is when life starts getting shitty - cause as an addict the first thing we reach for when life gets shitty is the thing that comforts us.. our addiction. It really comes down to manning the fuck up and KNOWING what YOU WANT.

[@muffin_gamers]

I just don’t know what else to do with myself. I’m doing sober October and I find myself hating each day. Theo you’re stronger than I am

[@FairyPodcaster]

It gets easier after a week if it’s only 1 month super easy “you can do it” 😅

[@error98123]

2 days sober. Its hard. I'll probably relapse when i get paid next. As usual. Good for anyone that can go straight.

[@lionelemmanuelaraujo6091]

Aye I hope you’re doing good man. Stay blessed!

[@Zetrisy]

hey boss hope you've found your fulfilment! Godspeed!

[@error98123]

Thank you... Going sober today just for you!!! Thank you for saying that. Just what i needed to see today 😁😁😁

[@Zetrisy]

you can do it my friend! Ensure you start with a fresh day in mind :) I'm 2 days sober & have more will power than ever, just take it one day at a time! see you at six months my friend! Time will fly 😁 love

[@error98123]

@@Zetrisy toxic people around me make it hard to start fresh, but today i have, all thanks to you!!! Cya in 6!!!

[@sirsackolis5203]

In gonna use a clip of you talking about addiction in my new song. Inspiration mane.

[@offlinepk]

thanks theo

[@MikeOxhard123]

I love this man foreal

[@jpsabbey]

Fucken gutsy m8!...well said and well done !

[@jeremiahjames6098]

Being sober is teaching

[@MrBlakeleyden]

Good stuff man. really enjoyed your answer. Right on with the emotions part. The Bible talks quite a bit about your Flesh vs. your Spirit. They are in direct conflict with each other. Sin affects our flesh. Ever since sin entered through the flesh in Adam and Eve. Passed down through generations. "The sting of sin is death." But your new spirit in Jesus cannot be undone. "It is finished." on the cross. But the 2 are at war with each other until we leave these "vessels" when he returns. So whichever one you listen to more, is going to show what manifests in your life. (Romans 8) - the flesh brings death but the spirit brings life. (Spiritual fruit manifests.) "Taste and see that the Lord is good." The fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23. It takes time. And choosing the flesh means the fruit is dying. Like he said, Your emotions, and other things from the spirit, aren't really there anymore. It's like 2 wolves in a fight. The one that will win most of the time is the one you feed. (Spirit or Flesh). Love you Theo. And you too man. God bless.