Jordan Peterson on Alcohol

[@TheoVonClips]

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[@welcometotheageofaquarius1326]

Alcohol is a truth serum because it reveals the truth of the individuals under it's influence. With So Much Love, Lee

[@txc_acidcat]

Hahaha. That outro was golden man. Great video. 👍

[@Dontlicktheballoons]

12th tradition

[@brentwood2494]

C9

[@CawfeeTawk_withIvy]

So good 🙏🏼

[@xtiancolquhoun7410]

It's actually pretty easy to quit alcohol, done it 10 times already.

[@pawel5218]

Lmao

[@Jdb63]

I'm gonna borrow this joke lol

[@NoLucare-o8x]

20+ my self. 😂😂😂

[@sin2695]

Haha ten times today!!!

[@shawnbruce6934]

LOL.

[@RealmsOfThePossible]

Alcohol is your best friend, then it becomes your only friend and then it becomes your worst enemy.

[@derivedcunt1814]

thats a strong thought

[@cbest5565]

And then you realize it was never your friend! If you're lucky.

[@whatmynamemitch]

Truth

[@brucewayne8264]

Damn

[@JakeFields92]

Bhodisatvas sounds like my ex girlfriend

[@MrGGGarone]

I remember someone say drinking was “borrowing happiness from tomorrow”. I’ll never forget that. Stay strong to anyone and all on the path listening to this video.

[@Milestonemonger]

Your comment should have 5k+ likes. You hit the nail on the head

[@gustavohdz.m.8048]

damn

[@bengersbootlegs]

Thats great. If you dont mind me quoting you ill use that on my mental health page.

[@ADHDPatrick]

That is so true, I always remind myself of that quote when think about drinking.

[@richardnelson2217]

That quote helped me quit almost a year ago .

[@lyndamcrae]

28 years sober this past July. Decided my kids deserved a full time Mom more than I loved booze.

[@unknown81360]

2 weeks here, have to start somewhere

[@Nosnowyet]

@@unknown81360 Two months will come sooner than you think. You can do it.

[@monikatripathi4589]

Proud of you guys ❤️

[@stilianifakidaraki3724]

Well done!!!

[@MelanieTravelersDaughter]

It's so hard at the beginning. When you quit, you have a void you feel like you need to fill. You have to rewrite every single thing afterwards: your headspace that holds negative thoughts, your coping mechanisms to life in general, your downtime to how you can actually make things enjoyable with the substance absence, etc... you wrapped your life literally on this staple, it gets you to the end of the day with some soothing comfort. To take it away and to be so vulnerable to the time you have, you have to start making it more productive. After I quit, I shot up my productivity. I stayed busy bc that's what alcohol did for me. Sip and keep sipping. Well, now I sculpt, paint, picked up my violin again, craft, learned how to sew, shared it outward so I find some fulfillment with it... you just have to keep applying the separation from that past. It's hard, but oh my, oh my oh my oh my its WORTH it.

[@thoughtsontravelandlife]

This is Peterson at his best. No politics, no drama, no rude condescending interviewer. Just a smart man who wants to help.

[@drewpruitt4959]

I wish Peterson would stick to his original field of expertise, i.e. clinical psychology. He's quite knowledgeable in this respect, but once he tries to extend that knowledge to the political sphere, it all goes to hell.

[@rumpleforeskin5698]

@@drewpruitt4959 no one gives a shit

[@rumpleforeskin5698]

@@drewpruitt4959 so he’s brilliant in one field and can’t branch out because YOU say so? You must suck at parties.

[@drewpruitt4959]

@@rumpleforeskin5698 Sorry mate, didn't mean to trigger you so hard

[@rumpleforeskin5698]

@@drewpruitt4959 I’m trying to save you from yourself, Drew who sucks at parties

[@diegobelingieri9959]

Man it's so refreshing watching JP videos where he's relaxed and not under attack all the time.

[@zciliyafilms5508]

This is the first time I've really seen him just kick back and have a casual chat with someone, and it was so refreshing to see. It's amazing that someone that intelligent can still be that down to earth.

[@squamish4244]

Well, alcohol is a pretty uncontroversial topic, and so is the standard advice he gives here. It's good advice, though.

[@jonathanmoore5619]

Absolutely.

[@diamondstarr7388]

I agree ! Amazing for sure ... His such a logical sensible human.

[@johnwojcik2924]

Agree completely.

[@whocares43003]

Theo Von is so much more articulate then I ever thought. Jordan is so good at talking on other people's level. I'm super impressed by both of these gentlemen

[@jimhogg6460]

Very well said😊👍

[@derekswainmusic]

I like find it like hard like listening to like Theo like Von. I’ve seen a number of his podcasts, and his saving grace is having good guests… I suppose that’s the whole idea.

[@DlCKWALLACE]

@@derekswainmusic Really? I love the way he talks and his strange but charming word choices. It cracks me up and seems wholesome af, even if he's not meaning to be.

[@easyeasely]

It's nice to finally see a clip where Jordan Peterson is not having to constantly defend himself and just talk.

[@petercramer5616]

And suddenly you see him smiling and joking! Pretty interesting I think. Seems like trying to put someone in a corner is making people uncomfortable.. oh wonder. I can learn so much of him it is unbelievable. Don't understand why so many people give him such a rough time.

[@andresitofvg]

Right. Nice to see another kind of interview. Jordan is a genius

[@_Looft]

Watch the H3H3 podcast with Jordan. Same atmosphere there too

[@magnushutchison4920]

Yes!!!!

[@03liam30]

And then laugh at pot heads

[@robertbeecroft5570]

I quit getting drunk when I was hugging my toilet, puking and crying while my wife rubbed my back. She was pregnant and our daughter was due in a month. I had work that morning and showed up still drunk from my bender. That was it. I’ve been sober for a little over 2 years now. I do miss it, and there are times when I want to say “fuck it, I need a god damn drink”. But I don’t want my kids to ever see me in that position. We had another kid, my first son last Saturday and I really need to be the man I needed when I was a kid for him. The father I needed for all of my kids.

[@jaklair]

stellar work m8 i felt that story

[@jcar4lifemancity4life5]

I really felt that to no lie…

[@kylewashington1841]

Weak!

[@jcar4lifemancity4life5]

@@kylewashington1841 gay?

[@kylewashington1841]

@@jcar4lifemancity4life5 lazy with nothing to say. Try again

[@captaincruise2416]

I was a heavy alcoholic from 25-28. Broken bones, 5 days awake, holding cells, hallucinations, hospitals. Hardest time of my life. Two years clean. Edit: For those asking how I was awake for 5 days when alcohol is a sedative, I'll explain. Alcohol works on your gaba receptors depresseing you CNS. To compensate your CNS becomes very exited, and as a result if you stop drinking you can be in a sitaution where you can have seizures (i had preseizure symptoms). I saw flickering in my eyes for almost 7 days. No sleep and walking up and down my hallway (a condition called akethisis), before I finally went to A&E (that id been rejected from the first time). I only drank, nothing else. I'm 3 years sober now, and life is gift.

[@kingdavey90]

Proud of you.

[@mr100x3]

Proud of you 🙏🏾

[@logicaldude3611]

Damn man, how much were you drinking everyday? Congrats for being clean, by the way.

[@jinyow5581]

What was your replacement ?

[@JusttJD]

Congrats man I’m proud of you 🙏🏼

[@skoolie_life3261]

I really like the chemistry between these two. It’s nice to see Jordan this relaxed. Some interviewers trigger him and you can tell he’s understandably on edge, just waiting for them to misquote him or attack his ideas. Not the case in this one and I love seeing him relax and his personality come out.

[@TTFerdinand]

I think that man is experienced and smart enough to know even before he agrees to do a certain interviev whether he will be ambushed or not.

[@skoolie_life3261]

@@TTFerdinand He has chosen to do uncomfortable interviews. That doesn’t make him not smart. I don’t see your point.

[@abrahamlincoln1600]

@@skoolie_life3261 I think you misread what he was trying to say.

[@patriceaqa288]

@@abrahamlincoln1600 Jordan Peterson is brilliant when he's talking about social and psychological issues. He becomes insufferable when he decides to translate that analysis to politics and history and thinks his voice must always be listened to

[@basecamp84]

Yea he realized theo is an open book and not full of himself ... good strate forward talk .

[@mustafabaris9681]

“ Addiction is a substitute for not having something meaningful to wake up for .. “ Jordan B Peterson Amen to that... 🙏🙏🙏

[@kilmoturtles1]

It's not a great comment, IMO. IMO, there is NOTHING wrong with addiction... it's just wrong what your addiction is. What I mean by that is, there IS healthy addiction. I'm addicted to exercising all the time... is there a problem with that at all? I don't believe there is. So I'm addicted to exercise , and I still have something meaningful to wake up for. And people that are addicted to drugs still have something meaningful to wake up for, they just have other underlying problems that lead them to a negative addiction. Addiction is just going after that dopamine hit that we all love! There are ways that are healthy for us , our body, and people around us, and there are ways that are unhealthy for all of those things. People give addiction a bad name. Whenever you hear the word addiction you mostly think of drugs, but there are a sh1t ton more unhealthy addictions out there that get no attention at all; even though it does the same things as drugs, which is just activating the dopamine that we all have in our body. What about consumerism? Better believe that those people are just as addicted as the heroin addict down the street. If they are not out buying something, they feel like crap.. so they have to keep buying things to feel their void. They may not go through severe withdrawals, but it is definitely an addiction. You won't hear people call the millionair that has 3 boat houses an addict, but they definitely are addicts. In any case.... people just need to find healthy addictions. We are all addicts of something... we just need to recognize when it is healthy for us or not.

[@mustafabaris9681]

Jim Smith Obviously you are not addicted to reading , because if you were , you would realize that what I wrote was NOT a comment , but a quote ... And I hope that since you are “ addicted “ to exercise , you should have enough brain cells to differentiate between a comment and a quote ... Also , what makes you think addiction to exercise is a good thing ? Just because it happens to be an activity that is considered healthy doesn’t mean it will be healthy if it’s overdone ... You will do more harm than good to your body if you overdo it ...

[@shadowflare7230]

@@kilmoturtles1 You have no idea what addiction even is. Addiction is doing something even if you want it to stop. Search for a video about a woman who is addicted to exercising, it's not a thing of beauty at all. Addiction is all about taking something to a dangerously unhealthy level

[@MrSidney9]

@@kilmoturtles1 if you look up the definition of addiction, you could have saved yourself that long pretentious comment. Addiction is bad by definition, because a key component of that definition is that there's interference with the normal functioning of your life. If exercising is not severely interfering with say your relationships and job, then it is not addiction. Having a passion or dedication to something doesn't automatically translate to addiction. Btw, I hear there are few cases of real addiction to exercising.

[@kilmoturtles1]

@@shadowflare7230 There are many terms for the word addiction; one of them being ' addictive behavior', which is ' behavior that is rewarding and reinforcing' I said that addiction is not always negative, and you're just perpetuating that stereotype. I think people that have addictive personalities should not fight their personality type and just refrain from anything addictive, they should find a "healthy" addiction and ply that route. Thank you, but I understand the main term ' addiction'

[@maxmoseley7490]

“If you start putting your life together and they object, they’re not your friend. They’re just somebody you know.”

[@Jpizzle925]

that statement hits hard..

[@lcbryant78]

Had to ditch some family because of this 2 years ago when I got sober. I never thought they would keep me down, it broke my heart.

[@phoebebee4250]

@@lcbryant78 ,Sometimes family are not your friends. Do the best for you. It all falls into place.

[@matthewshirtliffe7526]

I lost one of longest and closest what I thought was friend.

[@fernandapartridge5174]

I’ve had to learn this the hard way.... 5 years sober, not stopped me doing that, but yeah this totally resonated with me.

[@TankCatIntoMordor]

When Rona' hit I quit alcohol, this video was part of that decision. Been over 6 months now. Best i've felt in 15 years.

[@danijayyy1]

That’s great to hear! Congratulations to you! I saw so many people go the other way and start drinking at the crack of dawn when the lockdowns happened and they were out of work. I’m happy to hear that you weren’t one of them.

[@dominiccumming4343]

TankCatIntoMordor well done! Sadly, the exact opposite happened to me. Still trying to shake the burden

[@scott3594]

I'm jealous of you bro

[@kingofburgundy6323]

Keep it up king ...... your on the road to greatness

[@deaddropsd1972]

GREAT JOB!!!

[@music_by_carlos]

this is wild, ive been strugling w/ addiction for 10 years now since i was 17 now im 27. ive been to rehab 3 times in my life, just recently overdosed and was in the hospital for a month. ive been out and sober for a month as of today and im struggling to find anything entertaining to do that doesnt include getting high or drunk. found theo's comedy yesterday and shit had me super entertained and laughing a tun. today im struggling with my cravings and wanted to distract myself from the cravings by watching some highlights of theos podcast and this the first video i stumbled across. i REALLY NEEDED THIS TODAY . i was struggling all day im so glad i found this video

[@DeepakSingh-xw4go]

Keep fighting brother.....ur far more stronger than ur addiction.❤

[@garethwynn01]

Stop looking for the high. No amount of entertaining yourself will ever be satisfying. Make yourself uncomfortable. Go and lift weights or help someone that needs your help. Be useful. That’s the best advice I can give. Don’t chase happiness because it’s always temporary. Better to feel like you’re living well. Good luck to you.

[@GeoffreyBronson]

It's so refreshing to see JP in a comfortable environment where he can have a laugh, he has to be so on edge all the time to defend against criticism.

[@dABiGfATLol]

100% afree this was super valuable in quite a different way perhaps a more valuable way

[@randoguy5767]

With free speech comes consequences. You silence a legit follow up question, also known as a critique, and what do you have? This Peterson dude is not an angel and the fact that people who would claim being rational unconsciously slurp this guy is kinda gross.

[@HaroldVonAnusIII]

This is the best environment for most people If more humans were able to access this type of environment, we wouldn’t have the need for KZbin comments

[@danielselinger8209]

I don't like his political views but I still respect as a person and I deeply respect his knowledge

[@5days61]

Lol you straight up copied this comment. I saw the exact same thing from 2 years ago, almost identical wording, only 2 comment above yours. You're a weirdo dude. Caring about KZbin likes lmao

[@kayus6223]

'If you start to put your life together and some of your friends object to it, they are not friends but just people you know.' Jordan Peterson

[@jackedkerouac4414]

hiding behind jokes, undermining remarks and masking their jealousy. Pathetic how some ppl never examine their petty emotions to rise above it

[@PurpleLightsaberAlex]

A good friend of mine shared with me the same thing. Soon enough into college he realized that drinking buddies and friends are not the same thing.

[@jfish032]

Amen.

[@cskc6530]

The fact is those who are addicts and lucky enough to get into the recovery process have to cut many people out of their lives. Recovery doesn’t even begin until you separate yourself from things and people that will trigger you. It’s incredibly difficult and takes discipline to separate yourself from your previous social scene and enablers but if you aren’t willing to do that you aren’t serious about changing your life

[@deltahomicide9300]

@@cskc6530 So true. I got into an argument with my drug buddy and normally would've squashed it but knew I had to cut him off. It was hard but I'm glad he's out of my life. 12 years later he's still on drugs

[@williamriggs1972]

Clickbait title, Jordan isn't even drunk here.

[@imsometaeventhisacronym2545]

Lol

[@Nutty151]

He's drunk on knowledge.

[@tobiCS_]

Good one xd

[@LLPOF]

Yeah. I thought we were going to be treated with something very entertaining. God knows JP deserves to let things hang out for just a little bit after all the hate he's had to deal with. Theo dude, much respect for you after watching this video.

[@KaraokeNig]

fucking lol

[@benjaminbland2050]

Jordan and Theo having a constructive conversation with no judgments or agendas for one another is something I wish our world had more of

[@francisco4064]

"The liver will handle what the heart can't" - Everyone, at one point in time. Two months sober today. I've never felt better.

[@KyleMifflin]

Nice man. Just curious, were you a heavy drinker? Just wondering how bad it was.

[@edwealleans]

That's cool mate. I'm on the last day's of my drinking. I don't drink much in a day but I do every day and it is affecting the next day, too many times. 01/01/2020, new decade, new me.

[@mickritchie1815]

Francisco same here. Didn’t know what feeling good was until now. Varying degrees of hangover everyday in he past.

[@gretam2150]

Good job!!

[@travissk5036]

By far one of the deepest but truest

[@nelsonjimenez7939]

I have an alcohol problem since 14. I'm 28. Today is my first day sober.

[@AaronJZY]

FlicksCode How was day 2? I’ll pray for you, brother.

[@nelsonjimenez7939]

@@AaronJZY thank you brother. I pray for all those as well. My day went good. I thought about it a few times then reminded myself that is time to quit. It's the devil in a bottle. May you and everyone live long and free of temptation.

[@andrewwoods564]

If you can't let it go, seek help

[@ozzyzigwantsagig3563]

Love and light to you ❤️

[@wowthatsawesome2762]

Hope your doing well brother! I'll pray for you at church.

[@davekilloran]

9 years without alcohol and I still need to hear this from time to time, to remember and respect the hole I climbed out of. Power to the people!

[@thomas-sinkala]

Amazing story, Dave.

[@teeno684]

Stick it to the man!

[@benseal1111]

Power to you dave 💪

[@fpellaro]

Power to you my friend. Stay Strong!

[@kurt6447]

Keep going brother.

[@JohnGeorge-pw2xo]

I could remember few years back after my wife died, I was left alone with 3 kids. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment changed my life for better. I can proudly say i'm totally clean for 6 years and still counting. Always look to nature for solution to tough problems, Shrooms are phenomenal.

[@Joeyann]

I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.

[@ErnestoHorner88]

Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Germany. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them

[@CathieGomez-mp8sk]

YES very sure of mycologist Predroavaro. This treatment worked for me. Helped me got rid of my anxiety and BPD.

[@MorrisBasar-jm9lc]

Thanks for sharing your story. That's rough I sympathize. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health. I will pray for you all.

[@Owemruther-hk4zn]

How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta

[@chrisfegan81]

"You need an adventure, man. You need to get out there and have something to do; and something worth waking up for" It literally feels like he's talking to me

[@anniep9294]

Chris Fegan And me. It’s difficult when you don’t have the energy or to get up and go. Hope you do well

[@jordandrukqsz4026]

Meaning of existence is a universal thing Chris.

[@anniep9294]

Overcoming Alcoholism Congratulations ❤️👏👏

[@martinmichael2535]

Keep it up!

[@anniep9294]

theclawlives That’s difficult because we must have food to live. Congratulations 👏👏

[@spraymansterms4347]

I got sober at 37. Hit 3 years this January. My favorite part of sobriety, in all honesty, is experiencing emotion. Sometimes when an emotion hits me, I realize that it's the first time in my life that I've felt that way about that circumstance - it's like I am child experiencing something and learning how to cope for the first time. And I know that all the emotions I feel are mine. They aren't brought on alcohol. That's a miracle to me.

[@Robertthebob]

Congrats!

[@shireensaroea946]

Compelling

[@colinj5291]

You probably look much younger now at 40 than you would have if you continued to drink those 3 years.

[@Dummypass]

Good stuff!!!

[@richardegan1204]

Keep strong 💪💪

[@nickg4267]

Drank constantly the past two and a half years, I have not improved at all as a person. When you drink, you don’t grow as a person, instead of doing stuff you just drink. It’s the biggest waste of time.

[@capo-amg6755]

That’s a fact !!!

[@Mads-hl8xj]

Depends on how much tho..

[@nickg4267]

Mads I was only drinking 2-4 beers a day but it really got in the way of what I wanted to do with my life. Instead of reading or playing the piano, I’d just crave a drink and do that instead. I’d say that tomorrow I’m going to do stuff with my life, tomorrow I’m going to improve myself and stop my bad habits. I recently shaved off my beard when I became fully sober from drinking and smoking weed everyday. Whenever I crave a drink I look at my new beard growing in, and realize that none of what I was doing before was worth it. I seriously almost caved in today and almost bought a nice tall boy, a tall boy ain’t gonna hurt anyone right? I can’t go back to it now though. I do miss drinking, but I realize that if I continue doing it 10 years will go by in a flash with, again, zero improvement to my condition or well-being. Some people are honestly fine drinking once in a while, maybe once a week, I get it. Then there’s people like me who would depend on it, and not look forward to anything else but that. I had to admit I had a problem and that I was an alcoholic.

[@IL_Bgentyl]

How gaming feels. Any addiction waste time.

[@DrAnnBlakeTracy]

@@nickg4267 saying you are an alcoholic is the same as saying you have hypoglycemia. And if you understand the hypoglycemic connection you can rid yourself of those cravings forever. Check out the work of Dr. James Milam who wrote the best seller, "Under the Influence". His clinic's had a rate of close to ZERO recidivism because he taught them to go on a hypoglycemic diet. And avoid antidepressants like the plague they are because they bottom out the blood sugar & produce overwhelming cravings for alcohol in those who have never even tasted alcohol before! But beware because going off an antidepressant rapidly drops the blood sugar even more! Withdrawal must be EXTREMELY GRADUAL over months, but generally years of slowly tapering!

[@karencampbell2410]

When I gave up alcohol twenty six years ago I was worried I would become a straight boring person. What I found was that there was a whole lot of different things I enjoyed and was ok at. For the first time in years I started living and instead of always thinking about myself I could honestly think about others and contribute to other people’s lives. Best feeling ever.

[@nothingnewunderthesun1689]

This is amazing, it’s Peterson in his true form; being a psychologist.

[@WezMwangi]

I really like how he makes Theo break down the consequences, the impact and the reason why. I love how he teaches.

[@audio-agendamedia5154]

A fake one

[@artk6998]

Three years sober from alcohol today. My life has taken me places I can only imagine. •Wife •Kids •Started a successful business. I’m so busy I don’t even thinking about drinking. This is the biggest factor to my long term sobriety. Everyday gets easier, stay focused, and everything will handle itself. God bless🤞

[@sin2695]

Nightmare I feel for u bro! To think u gave up booze for that to happen 😢

[@MCee97]

art k fair play but I don’t think moderate drinking would’ve made any difference to the achievements you listed.

[@David-qw2iv]

Wow that’s amazing, I am so happy for you. I’m so encouraged by your good news

[@damnthesebitchesbemad4139]

Stay on your purpose bro

[@fcv4863]

Good for you man that’s awesome to hear

[@michaelh13]

For me, the worst thing about quitting alcohol was realising how much of my social interactions were based/dependent upon drinking; going to the bar/club with friends, house parties, drinking to improve my confidence talking to women etc, it led to me being distanced from my friends for being "that guy that doesn't drink", yet I don't regret it. The poison is no good for me, and I'm glad to rid of it, as there's a nasty alcoholism streak in my family.

[@hirampratt7995]

Yes dude.... I feel like a lot of people who loved being around me loved someone else and not actual me...

[@medium-rare-bear7155]

@@hirampratt7995 I know you would have heard this before but focus on yourself man, if people’s opinion about you change when you make improvements in your life it’ll be easier to see who are the real ones and who are not. Whatever you’re trying to achieve or overcome in life I just want u to know I believe in you.

[@hirampratt7995]

@@medium-rare-bear7155 thank you. You don't know how important that comment just meant to me. I'm gonna go out there and change the world by being a light in the dark. Have a blessed day my friend.

[@jzen1455]

The more I drink, the more I hate my sober self, so I drink to feel better, which makes my sober self duller…

[@TheAcopp707]

Same

[@patrickn8355]

Aa someone who got to 4+ years and relapsed and am now back to 1 year, the grind is real. Keep it up, everyone!

[@Ironboat5]

Proud of you kind stranger. Keep up the work!

[@XXsupervisor]

I gave up alcohol because I was tired of being sorry

[@earthling2007]

Plus 100K well fucking said.

[@thisisntsergio1352]

@Preston Hanson If you're referring to not regretting a drinking problem then all I have to say is have fun at your funeral

[@sweetmusic846]

@@thisisntsergio1352 he had to have been drinking when he wrote that. Unless he was joking, which I hope

[@stsk7]

@Wise Guy damn. Never mind weight watchers

[@Tooyoungtocareifidie]

Preston Hanson that quote you used is from hunter s thompson referring to those who ingest LSD, meaning buy the paper and take the ride. Give your family a hug numb nuts

[@SOTSV]

I have no idea why people hate JP - he’s so articulate and helpful.

[@brianvasquez8447]

People can’t handle the truth

[@sqwk2559]

Charles Humphreys - leftists need to blame others for their problems. Whereas JP teaches people to be better individuals by fixing their own issues and taken personal responsibility.

[@navaerick86]

I don't know if you've noticed but... the youth have gone insane.

[@navaerick86]

@Citizens Arrest Were they normalizing cutting off their genitalia through violence?

[@PaulOReilly712]

He is just a great human being, helping thousands of people, to feel positive about themselves, and that there's hope for their lives. Thank you, my God( John 14:6) for this good man.

[@jcottle3]

This probably the most comfortable ive seen Jordan in an interview. Props to Theo

[@Dummypass]

My thoughts exactly

[@soundnessofmind7196]

It's because they're are having a pleasant conversation..peterson isn't being attacked

[@Wanted797]

@@soundnessofmind7196 Peterson has also said in the past he loved alcohol but gave it up.

[@MTMCOMBATKID76]

Probably because no one wants to have an open convo with him. Theo is genuine. Jordan can feel that. Definitely a rewarding podcast for Theo and the viewers. Love hearing a true perspective with no BS

[@JacobCritch]

yup

[@Jay-sg2ko]

Longest I did sober was around 100 days, probably just under. Then I relapsed around 18 months ago and have been trying again and again. Right now I am on day 5 and I am hoping I can stay sober tomorrow night because it is the weekend, where I find most temptation.

[@JohnSmith-xi9qt]

I hope you’ve stayed strong brother. There’s always help around ❤️

[@calvinrivera49]

don't wait until you realize your body won't try for you again

[@stephenlansdowne]

How you doing? How long you got now bud?

[@pyro934]

When you say “I hope” you are already giving permission to drink again. You have to say I won’t drink

[@AR-zn1uy]

I had 14 months. Met the wrong woman for me. Turned into the worst relapse ever. A year and a half later im tapping out and going to treatment.

[@michaelcrennan7856]

Sobriety has given me everything that alcohol promised me

[@andrewyoung9751]

powerful comment!

[@theotherguy4897]

And to think we all thought jordan peterson was the philosopher. That needs to be on a t-shirt much wisdom in what you said

[@VladProkhorovDrums]

that hit home dude

[@TheGoodGuy777]

Beautiful

[@blorkflorkernorp9773]

It's just so much easier to get really good at something when you aren't fighting a 5-alarm hangover. Sober life vs. drunk life is like adding another 6-10 hours to every day.

[@dukedalington]

Alcohol is a good servant but a cruel master.

[@DMRJ53]

dukedalington you mean alchohol? 🙄

[@thomyyyyyy]

Love this quote

[@adammiddleton2503]

@@DMRJ53 oh shut up

[@JD-xo1jf]

I would say Emotions make excellent servants but can be tyrannical masters...alcoholism is often driven by emotional pain..alcohol kills the pain temporarily, Gabor Maté has a lot to say on the topic of addiction. Check out his TED talk on power of addiction

[@garychattaway9219]

Nice set of words

[@Jerome616]

"your a lot tougher than you think" Love this encouragement!

[@cobyjim]

*you're

[@quintenmaccalla5109]

Bryce Gladwin this one line saved my life bout 18 months ago and has completely turned it around since I can honestly say I love jp because he gave me the strength to live

[@BladeEffect]

That's exactly the message of DBZ

[@fredericmoresmau4303]

alcohol is what you do when your friends were always drinking when xyou met thdm, and then they exclude you, then you turn to alcolhol

[@daylight5085]

Bryce Gladwin, nice profile picture.

[@dachunde]

I had the opportunity to talk to a woman who was addicted to several drugs and alcohol. She told me that for her alcohol was the hardest to quit because it is so socially acceptable. I listened to her story and said nothing. I just gave her a hug.

[@ZZ-os4nb]

I am a recovering alcoholic myself and went to rehab where I was with other addicts. They all said the same thing to me. There's no tv ads when you're watching football on Sunday for meth. You don't go to your local restaurant and see people openly smoking crack. You don't go into your local gas station and just see heroin in the fridge. I'm not saying by any means that any drug is easy to quit but at least with a lot of the other harder drugs it's pretty easy to avoid the temptation as long as you hang around the right people and avoid the places where you know it might be thrown at you. With alcohol, in most places you can get it within minutes and it's constantly being thrown around in your face no matter where you go.

[@KatieKamala]

I was a social drinker and gave it up completely this year. I noticed how much pressure there is to join in especially when dating. This decision has helped my clarity and discipline which makes me feel better about myself.

[@grahammiles9434]

I've noticed over the years how people push alcohol on others like myself. I drank a lot in my younger days at the bar and parties but never really liked it. So when I'd go to a friend's or a friend of a friend or stranger they'd offer a drink and if I said no they'd really try and push on you. It's kind of crazy. They'd even be insulted by it. I wonder why?

[@KatieKamala]

ryanr851 thank you for the complement

[@okthennone]

Good call

[@rightcoast7049]

@@grahammiles9434 Because they want others to partake so they don't feel like they are the only ones that have to drink. You feel a lot better about yourself if everyone is on the same level, albeit temporarily.

[@andrew_koala2974]

@@grahammiles9434 I found that too, of (some) of those people I Come into contact with who partake of alcohol will often say "Just one won't hurt'. Those that I know well have either them-self quit or never drank alcohol in their life. Some are good Christian Baptists and some are Muslim of those who NEVER drank alcohol. I enjoy their company better. Even enjoyable BBQ's can be had without alcohol. And there has NEVER been any social conflict at these social events. Alcohol ignites conflict.

[@stef-ruvx]

I'm loving seeing everyone in the comments bringing each other up, really wholesome.

[@natwilliams4076]

Yeah it's rare!

[@stevrgrs]

It’s probably because we aren’t fooling anyone and have probably been through it in one form or another. Our experiences are what unify us :)

[@donkhan3618]

If God wanted us to rejoice and suffer alone, he wouldn't have put us altogether :) It only works together!

[@jamalmaxwell2790]

It’s nice to see Jordan smiling & looking forward to a non threatening interview. Good stuff

[@gorgejung307]

Its because hes talking to someone dumber than him that cant see through his bullshit.

[@sparkymax4290]

@@gorgejung307 Glad there's people like you out there smarter than J. P. that see through the bullshit. Dude, he's just tired of dealing with casting pearls before swine and so he's relaxed because he's not having to do it for once. And yes, you're the swine in this scenario.

[@snackentity5709]

@@gorgejung307 peterson has an IQ of 150+ .. pretty sure most everyone he talks to will be "dumber than him", unless you construe intelligence as anyone who shares your opinions. and for the record, i'd wager theo von is far above average intelligence. he's very self-reflective and is fairly articulate in between his comedic persona bits. and even his comedic bits take are pretty observant and well-crafted.

[@mypartyisprivate8693]

@@gorgejung307 Says the guy that doesn't know what an apostrophe is hahahaha Why are you so bitter anyways? He's talking about self-help here. This isn't even remotely political. Or... are you just really passionate about self-help?

[@Ryan-kc5pl]

jung uneducated trash

[@dandangalodangalus9082]

My friends: “If you don’t drink what do you do on the weekends?” Me: “Lift weights, train martial arts, skydive, cliff jump, snowboard, smoke meats, hike, climb, run with my dogs, etc. What do you do BESIDES drink on the weekends?” My friends: “Not much, usually too hung over.”

[@debuthunter5389]

- hahahaha yes!

[@skipper1350]

I like it when my wife smokes my meat on the weekends. Not sure about things like running or sky diving, maybe one day.

[@typeorulz]

Good point!!

[@KA-qw5cv]

YOU have a life worth living & will have lasting memories to show for your efforts. Your activities take you to places that are beautiful to see. So sad for your drinking friends who are missing out.

[@Ed-vi8lj]

Walk outdoors, hit the coffee, tea shop as the sun comes up. Golf, read, Enjoy Life

[@samalan1274]

I am so proud of every person in these comments who became sober!!

[@troytanner1693]

Noelle Anzivine

[@goncalobaia1574]

I'm proud of them too!

[@balancingscales1339]

@Bloodbank I wonder the same for myself. How WOULD it be? It’s really scary and at the same time really exciting. You know?

[@nathanielbarrassi4404]

6 years sober.

[@steveodonnell2921]

Thanks Sam

[@brave6467]

22 months without a sip of alcohol today Baby🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@patrickbateman4327]

Right on brother I hope to be where you are one day

[@timme5150]

Are you doing a AA typr program? Ive been debating on weather or not to try it out

[@IrieRise]

BRAVERY Clark 00 nice! Keep it going. I’m one week away from 21 months myself 💪 drank every day for many years before that.

[@brave6467]

Marley Mayhem Way to be my brother I’m very proud of you and I am so grateful that you are Experience seen a positive difference. I’m grateful to have the awareness and connect with people like yourself☯️☮️💟♉️

[@brave6467]

timme5150 to be honest I did a lot of an a earlier in my life when I struggled with pain pills. I think going to meetings depends on what you want out of your recovery. For me hearing people share old stories is nice but not my cup of tea. I’m a very intense person and honestly would have a hard time sitting through meetings so the biggest key for me was replacing the drinking was something else that stimulated me.

[@psycoticreaction9135]

"You tend to turn into a liar". Jordan states the most basic truth about alcoholism………we lie to ourselves every time we take that next drink and know we shouldn't.!!!!!!!!

[@andrewmckenna00]

Yeah, its the little lies, ie Your wife asks "How many beers you had?" "4, when you know your on 8" Or "How much did you spend?" and you make a little lie bout that, then you also have the lie to yourself, the good old "I will just have 1 more then stop"

[@robertruiz2654]

Just threw everything I had down the toilet... woke up and seen this and hope to get better... love to see the sober talk, gives me hope.

[@hassanskien3989]

How is your journey going?

[@stevenm8735]

JP is exactly right. I went from drinking heavy daily to picking up a mountain bike, and alcohols been in the rear view mirror ever since!

[@jimmynickelz]

Replace with x+1 roadbike(s). Theres just something about cycling.

[@andrewdods2236]

Motor bike !! :-)

[@wilshirewarrior2783]

I thought you said Mountain Dew.

[@hotvodka7641]

Wow man. I just did the same thing. I've been sober for a month and bought a mountain bike to try to get in shape and now I love it.

[@ikeabuchi1]

Lol brilliant

[@christopherarocha92]

62 months sober 👏🏽 keep it up people.

[@Jacob_the_Dabbler]

Keep up the good work brother ✊

[@danishkhalil8151]

Good job bro!! How did you do it?

[@stoopkid6]

quitter

[@christopherarocha92]

Danish Khalil wasn’t just with alcohol also drug use. Sum it up short, I was dying on my way to the ER when I cried out to God to save me from all the evil I committed in my life had a outer body experience I woke up in ER bed and everything was so real to me, life had meaning and I wanted to know this true God in The Bible that I had been running from all of my life. It was a simple cry of desperation for Jesus to save me because I hated living the way I did. 🙏🏽💯

[@rudy8409]

@@stoopkid6 wtf

[@Nickdude6]

"You're screwed no matter what you do, there's risk everywhere".... that gave me goosebumps/made me smile HE'S RIGHT!

[@stuntman014]

@Caila He is just saying he is right. Doesn't seem like worshipping to me.

[@Nickdude6]

Caila Every note has been played, every chord has been played. Is there any difference a chord played on a piano versus a synth... of course. It’s all about reinterpretation and how can you rely art and ideas to the current culture.

[@bobenon1]

@Caila Most things have been said before, but if he is hearing it for the first time then it is okay for Nick G to show respect to Jordan Peterson, or to get goosebumps. If you get excited over advice a friend gives you, should someone go "Someone has already said this, calm down"? Why get salty over someone finding something that could be life changing just because it wasn't a guy from the 1500s saying the thing.

[@sscctt]

Caila i love how you bait

[@sscctt]

Caila why so serious?

[@johnblaine5523]

Notes on Alcoholism: - Some people were just born with a predisposition towards becoming an alcoholic. Don't blame yourself if this is you. - When you drink throughout your life to the point where it is no longer fun anymore, it will never be fun again. - The last stop for everyone on the alcoholism train is vodka. Be careful. - Learn to be bored. This would cure a surprisingly large percentage of the alcoholic population.

[@jillianwalsh5498]

This is the TRUTH! I drink when I’m bored. I need to learn to be ok with being bored.

[@johnblaine5523]

@@jillianwalsh5498 The next question is how? Meditation, which is a difficult thing even at the best of times. Trying it while going through withdrawals is not recommended. Curl up into a ball and wait for the withdrawals to pass. If you are drinking like 15+ a day you will need medical help. Otherwise, just stay down, forget everything else. And do it again if you fall back off the wagon.

[@johnblaine5523]

@Juan Pedro Vodka is more potent and therefore gets you drunk faster and gets your blood alcohol level higher than an equivalent amount of beer would have. Vodka is also cheaper and more accessible than nearly all other alcoholic beverages. Many severe alcoholics end up drinking a handle (1.5L) of vodka in a day and that is territory that will result in catastrophic health consequences that have a high likelihood of resulting in death. Try looking up the health effects of beer at 5% abv and vodka at 40% abv. Even if you drank the same alcohol amount of each, e.g. 1 12oz beer vs 1.5oz vodka shot, the vodka has been shown to produce worse health effects than the beer in the long run

[@christopherjames1160]

Being "just born with a predisposition" doesn't justify the choices one makes. It's still your own personal responsibility what you choose to do, just because something makes it harder to make better choices, doesn't negate that fact. But, it does mean you should have compassion on yourself. You cut yourself a bit of a break, but still take responsibility for your own choices.

[@carynmartin6053]

I watched a few friends graduate from enjoying beer and wine to hard alcohol and then sickness and eventually death at an early age. I will stick to my wine and beer and food and sleep and exercise, so that I don't spoil a good thing!

[@navyblu79]

Just started quitting alcohol Jan 1, 2020. Quit smoking 16 years ago.

[@itsyeaboi5333]

good luck already lost my battle a week in lol not to discourage but it definitely isnt easy. theres gonna be a peaking point for that withdrawal and "you need something there thats edgy to replace that".

[@navyblu79]

@@itsyeaboi5333 Thanks for the heads up my friend. Appreciate it. Hope we both win the war.

[@navyblu79]

@Targaryen Dynasty Thank you for the encouragement my friend. Still going strong. I am doing my best.

[@Jason-ub4ui]

@@itsyeaboi5333 you lost the battle. BUT YOU CAN WIN THE WAR!

[@Jason-ub4ui]

Quit weed and tobacco 6th Jan 2020. 2020 symbolises vision and clarity. It is time. Stay strong. Expand your focus. Motorbike riding, weight and fitness training are my new obsessions now. I am going to write my goals down(SMART)-Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time based. I will focus on my mentors and continue to seek new ones-Jordan Peterson, Joe Rogan, Jocko Willink, David Goggins I listen to binaural beats and hypnosis videos, practice visualisation training, provide myself with top fuel and practice the art of kaisen. I envisage all aspects of my life will dramatically improve. I look forward to reflecting on my accomplishments. Good luck everyone

[@prOflod]

Feels so nice to see JP actullay talk to someone that isn't trying to "debunk" his opinions or facts, it's also nice to see Theo thrive in this conversation, you can actually see and hear how smart he really is. Loved this, really.

[@digitalsamurai42]

Great thoughtful comment

[@AceTycho]

Gabe Lee absolutely

[@steven5054]

Yeah. Because being challenged on your bullshit is toxic. Stay in your safe-space, bucko.

[@shiggzay]

Beautifully said. These two really balance each other out

[@Kerrigordead]

"Facts"

[@MrTomcat124]

2.5 years of no alcohol.. And it's great with my family.

[@brave6467]

MrTomcat124 awesome job 23 months today ☮️☯️♉️💟

[@CarasGaladhon]

Congrats

[@JohnSmith-xk6ug]

Congratulations man. It's so awesome to hear about people defeating their demons.

[@6StringPsychedelic]

I don't know you, but im proud of you brother!

[@boahnation9932]

Your comment made me smile :) good for you!!!

[@suddenchaos1384]

I figured this might be a good place to share my story... Hope this helps someone I grew up in a drug infested home with parents that abused substances including alcohol. I left home at a young age and ended up joining the USMC. I experienced a lot of traumas in the service and when I got out, I started to self-medicate with Alcohol. As soon as I started to abuse Alcohol my entire life seemed to halt. Things that were very important just didn’t matter anymore. Goals I had seemed distant and out of reach and overtime my life started to spiral out of control. When I abused alcohol, I also seemed to abuse everyone close to me. My marriage struggled, other personal relationships struggled and overall, my life became a struggle. This, combined with the PTSD I suffer from was almost too much. It wasn’t until I was arrested for domestic violence that things started to get better. I had to hit rock bottom. The courts ordered that I got treatment for my PTSD and that I had to quit drinking. Because I didn’t want to go to jail, I was forced to do this. My life began to change for the better almost INSTANTLY. My interpersonal relationships were able to be repaired. My marriage improved and my overall happiness improved. The goals that seemed so distant now seems just right out of grasp. I was able to refocus my life. I went from living paycheck to paycheck with severe depression and anxiety to making over 200k a year. My mental state is overwhelmingly joyful. It seems to me that Alcohol took the place of everything that was important in life. Once I removed that, it was almost like this fog was lifted and I was able to step back and evaluate what was happening. I have not had a single drink in 9 years.

[@markwest1963]

👍

[@jackchambers8984]

😘

[@tinyhaydes]

Absolutely beautiful and inspiring story my friend. So happy you got your life back.

[@gayledimitri5887]

So happy for you. It’s true, you can live a life beyond you wildest dreams. Be proud, and congrats on breaking the cycle. Blessings your way! 💕

[@naimaismail4356]

Amazing turn around man, very happy you were able to take your life back!

[@neatoz3221]

I love seeing Theo talk to someone Like JP because it shows how smart Theo really is underneath all that funny guy humour

[@spacejamgoliath]

Lol you said funny guy humor

[@User-f1x3p]

I think that “funny goy humour” also shows his intelligence but i agree

[@m1nty99]

@BigRedRidingBear are you a 'red piller' incel or an SJW, I can't tell between the two anymore?

[@Lurch685]

BigRedRidingBear weak people hate strong, competent people.

[@sweeterscience83]

BigRedRidingBear weak troll. You can do better

[@Mr19841504]

14 years without alcohol 12 years without coca cola or every jiuce in the market 9 years whitout smoking 7 years whitout looser frineds today i live the time of my life!power up yourself!

[@CocoHW562]

Mr19841504 thats amazing 😉

[@myviolinjourney7474]

your on fire man! now the last thing should be quitting porn

[@Mr19841504]

@@myviolinjourney7474 man to be honest? trying my best, but that's the biggest challenge by far in my life!! 😊

[@myviolinjourney7474]

@@Mr19841504 i feel you bro. I'm battling it too. Try r/Nofap, www.yourbrainonporn.com, ConqueredSelf.com (a multiplayer platform for quitting porn, war starts in a couple days and its free) I currently also in a discord group for quitting porn called The Heirs Academy, you can join us if you want, we have a reddit page that links to discord. I know you can overcome this man! Youre on the right path!

[@manilamartin1001]

Damn. Very nice

[@SummerzEVE]

Hands down, THE best comments section I've ever seen. Good going everyone!

[@carmenbrownband]

Right? So uplifting!!!

[@pedrokoury1352]

Tiptos Yes! Very positive

[@bLack3nD88]

It warms my soul so much to see Jordan laugh like that, knowing that he can be very very emotional at times.. May God bless this man ❤

[@rationalmuscle]

"...and alcohol is pretty good!" JP is human after all.

[@2500xerxes]

No he is Kermit the frog 🐸

[@Jayccoze]

@dion one cocaine is great its just bad for you

[@nba_fan7214]

Peterson himself has admitted to drinking heavily in his early 20's.

[@LPftw7]

@dion one What's your word worth? It's your dull experience with alcohol and drugs against the majority of people who have damn good time with it. Guess you're a special snowflake then, bravo.

[@Talisman09]

@dion one boring? Boredom is the number 1 reason that people take drugs. What the hell drug experience have you even got?

[@igotwerms]

" First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you" - F. Scott Fitzgerald

[@johnnavarro4098]

And then the you takes a you.

[@UserName-ii1ce]

Takes drink you then a a

[@ghardy2922]

You takes drinks the then

[@Dummypass]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SA-tr5lv]

And he (FSF) would know...

[@az958]

1.5 yrs without cigs and alcohol. Proud.

[@carlpolen7437]

Good job man. Good job. Stay strong.

[@GrandSolarEclipse]

Now try some weed. It is 100% natural and will take you to high places.

[@bensondentalassociates8690]

Bayari Hien bruh. You don’t need drugs in life

[@longdonut3132]

Congrats brother, stay strong 💪🏼

[@lonesaiyan27]

great job! keep it up!

[@7Elwaybronco]

25, started drinking around 20, and yeah helped with my social anxiety. I was able to go hang out with people and talk and be the life of the party. As an introvert it felt amazing to be accepted by others like that. Got me onto alcohol. But there were times I got blackout drunk and I did not like losing my memory like that.

[@Jessie-vg8fk]

Yeah dude doing stupid shit blackout drunk isn’t cool

[@vice012]

I started when I was 11-12 so lots of my friends did, we all 30 now still drinking, doing drugs, everybody has good jobs, businesses, money, cars, but brain damage is huuuuge

[@Find.list.ship66]

Rookie 😂

[@7Elwaybronco]

@@Find.list.ship66 ?

[@Theendman42]

At 21, I do not drink. Maybe a sip, maybe a shot here and there. But I will never have a full drink. I only worked on my social anxiety through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, so I did not desire to drink, because I aimed for long-term gain, not short-term gain in that area.

[@mineralt]

7.5 years without drinking. I think I got drunk every day for 15 years leading up to me quitting. Every day is a blessing.

[@greggdarby6610]

How did u quit

[@mineralt]

Gregg Darby Hi Greg, I went to one AA meeting and watched a large group of people describe how alcohol destroyed their lives. They all had no families, careers, or money anymore. I decided that was me in another year or two, so I never had a drink again, and never went to another meeting. Lights switch flipped basically. Understanding what you have to lose is powerful.

[@robertgarcia7024]

Lets celebrate, I buy you a drink.

[@miguelrobb5719]

Robert Garcia lol you are messed up haha

[@logosfaszu]

you lying🤥

[@CassandraRidenhour]

So nice hearing someone talk to JP that isn't spending the whole interview trying to take him down. Great conversation here!

[@zeroceiling]

Cassandra Ridenhour Agreed from our perspective. In terms of Jordan Peterson....I believe he enjoys any attempt to take him down This is a great new exciting world for him after years of relatively boring counselling practice and doing repetitive lectures. Let him have his fun. With that said, I do understand why it makes you and me uncomfortable...but he’s just fine.

[@ieattheburger]

His politics are trash, but if he sticks to topics like this, this is where he shines

[@zeroceiling]

Supreme Kojo ....which elements of his political stance bother you the most?

[@SuperGaleford]

zeroceiling you’ll never get an answer

[@SuperGaleford]

Supreme Kojo I see you refuse to reply to zero ceiling. Liberal bitches do that

[@AccomplishedClan]

6 months for me tomorrow, only 19 but I got in hella legal trouble. I’m not my dad...I won’t become him. I’ll break the cycle

[@peterxwood]

AccomplishedClan you got this

[@TeamLas3r]

You will be the one to see it

[@kennithbrowning7236]

That's great young man. I am my dad as much as I didnt want to be but I didn't take a stand when your age and I got out of control and now I'm 49 and lost everything including wife and kids. I did some great things in the community by opening a mens and womens sober living homes and then relapsed and I'm now isolated on an old farm. I miss the organization I founded and the homes we opened but I miss my family like nothing else. I'm proud of you and please believe that you are an overcomer and you can do this before you burn all of your bridges. My father killed himself and now I see how and why he did it because ive thought the same thing many times because we both are and was bipolar. It's a tough disease that I was born with and it's the most intense type 1 for me and OCD and ADHD on top of it. As big of a mess that I am, I still have to remind myself daily that I was on parole 6 months out of prison when the community got behind me and we did great things together and there is still more life ahead of me I just have to want to live it. I would be a hypocrite to instruct you to live life sober and to the fullest and not pull up my own boot straps and get back on that productive path again. If you ha e an addiction personality do not think you can do it alone. And find something positive to be addictive to because I've learned that having bipolar cause me to obsess over whatever is giving me happiness and for me it was church and others it may be AA or NA but you have to connect with like minds to help you along. God bless you brother

[@flangecorp9789]

Good on ya mate...I have a similar problem, keep it up brother.

[@chosenundead3174]

Amen.

[@jenniemc24]

About 3 years ago and after being drunk, self-medicating, for 3 decades I prayed God help me quit drinking. I quit the next day. I've drank once since, red wine at a good friends wedding, and realized it's just not for me anymore. Thank God 🙏

[@eldnahym]

​@@mikeauxbigwell I prayed for you bro. Hope you get some relief from alcohol, if you haven't already.

[@justinhemion6279]

To God be the Glory! He IS the greatest of all Physicians! He is HEALER of broken minds and broken hearts! He is the ONLY one who fills that void and emptiness on one's soul .....and we all had it until we pray and cry out to HIM, our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus! May God bless you!

[@Jon-Wick2.0]

I miss Jordan Peterson so much! I hope he gets well and returns quickly.

[@jordan3400]

I didn’t realise he wasn’t well.. what’s up with him?

[@Jon-Wick2.0]

Jordan He ran into problems when trying to detox from a prescribed anti-anxiety medication, like a lot of people do, including myself. I'm sure he'll be back soon.

[@mmahighlights9014]

Jon Wick wow i had no idea. Hope he gets better soon

[@tonit4233]

He is already back guys: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXq4paB8gZesqpI

[@tonit4233]

@Wilson yeah I just found out

[@hagler7]

I quit drinking 16 years and 5 months ago, even now the is not a day that goes by where i think about alcohol. But the thought disappears as fastly as it enters my mind, but the first two years i would battle that thought for about a hour (should I shouldn't I.... But now i am nearly 59 and i have my own small gymnasium and i have totally transformed my life, givening up alcohol literally saved my life and is the greatest thing that i have ever done. Anyone who is going through there early days of sobriety... Please stick with it, it does get easier and you cannot buy the rewards.

[@johnvarley4561]

That fight is the hardest part. It used to be that as soon as I think "should I, shouldn't I," the "I should" would have already won. I'm getting better, the "I shouldn't" is becoming louder

[@lukefish9443]

Glynn Sobriety forever 🎖

[@Danijean85]

Thank you.

[@bunta69]

‘You can’t buy the reward” this got me

[@TheKingDorito]

I'm super proud of any of y'all who are trying to get clean or organize your lives.

[@treebeard8475]

@Malachy Matthews he knows how difficult it can be maybe. How can you question the validity of someone’s statement you don’t even know?

[@Phil-ui4tm]

Or you could just try having one drink instead of 12.

[@BlackHaloSociety]

22 days sober and craving alcohol like crazy. Still going to keep pushing through and fight this.

[@KatherineWhoKnows-ni4nq]

That’s what one of my brothers did. When his wife got pregnant, he stopped drinking immediately. No struggle. No second thoughts. He knew he wanted to be alive, present, and the best he could be for the child on his way. And he was. 😊

[@Elcherino123]

@Reid Ballantyne I understand what DrT is saying. For some people its not the easiest choice. Like some people its a way to self medicate or get over stuff. This could be an imbalance or in the words of johann hari it could be a crisis of modern living (as there are expectations on how many people should be). I mean if people have an imbalance or lets say TBI, what are they supposed to do, pharms or what else is there (meditation lol)? Watch JP's latest video about pharmaceuticals, he's still recovering from them and because of them hasnt had a public appearance in over a year.

[@TPHB5011]

I've read Jordans Book 12 rules and watched a lot of his lectures, I've given up cocaine 2 months but by God I miss it, thank God for these videos, they help keep me on track

[@GG-qx5uc]

Keep it up man, Jordan believes in you. I watch a Peterson video every morning to keep me going. He's a hero. You can do it.

[@zinkarius7]

You're on the right path my friend I hope you can resist the temptations and stay strong

[@jacquelinebarnett8568]

We need you. You matter.

[@christiancatalano8562]

The first couple months are the hardest. Then comes the clarity!

[@garethoconnell4894]

Well done for 2 months off coke, I can’t get past 7 days been trying for years now

[@SnoOpDoGGfan100]

I liked seeing Jordan laugh and just enjoy a conversation. God bless him

[@TheReal1ThatGuy]

Im 6 days away from being 5 years sober. These are 2 of my favorite people and this video is 4 years old. GOD IS GOOD!

[@codinginflow]

I stopped drinking alcohol 6 years ago (at 24) but I found it relatively easy, although I used to drink all the time in my youth. It has so many downsides and the only upside is that it makes you feel kinda good for a while. Of course, most people don't get it and want to make you drink but at this point it's not even tempting anymore.

[@Yuki-bk2my]

Many studies suggest that addictions like those to alcohol and drugs are rarely driven by the substance itself. It's usually just an escape and alcohol in your case would be the most reliable and familiar escape, did your life start getting easier around the time you quit drinking? I ask purely out of curiosity

[@codinginflow]

@@Yuki-bk2myno it didn't, but I started lifting weights and didn't want it to interfere

[@hansverigson6865]

@@codinginflow Well done, man, well done. I have almost the exact same story. Quit drinking 5 years ago (at 25); instead of getting hammered every other night, I started hitting the gym. I could name hundreds of benefits, but the most important one for me was that not drinking allowed me to regain control of my life. Best decision I've ever made, period.

[@codinginflow]

@@hansverigson6865 Good job 👍

[@hozerberto4886]

@@Yuki-bk2my I started drinking at 12 by 13 I was drinking at least two bottles of vodka every week at 14 my mom discovered( she was living in another country by the time and my relationship with her was really bad) my grandpa threatened to throw me out of the house along with a bunch of other shit going on and realizing all my “friends” and people I admired the most were a bunch of pieces of shit so I decided to stop, for the first weeks I was very pale, shaking and used to feel the taste of alcohol in my mouth but I never felt the need of drinking but I wanted it so bad but the image of my mother crying kept me strong and I didn’t drink while I was 15, at 16 I started away but with a different mindset while still drinking a lot, now I’m 17 and realized how stupid drinking is, yes it is one of the best things you can do for the fun of it but you waste your time while you’re blacked out, you waste your health while throwing up shit you are certain you didn’t it, and you waste even more time trying to recover afterwards. Sorry for the long comment

[@wiserwithvidhaan]

4 Years since I’ve quit on my Cigarette Addiction 1.5 years since I quit Weed 3 Months since I quit Alcohol Sobriety is by far the best high. Better days, Clearer mind, always ready for laughs, deeper connections, better friends. God give me strength to endure this all my life.

[@wiserwithvidhaan]

@@jasonh2615 One day at a time is the game 💯 Keep going man!

[@SlackJawJack]

Congrats! Keep it up- a sober mind is beautiful.

[@JRS-hh8oh]

Way to go man! Keep going. Love to hear more about your story as I'm doing the same thing. Proud of ya.

[@piceaabies]

@@jasonh2615 Wanna also kick the tobacco? calculate the cost of smoking over 10 years. And most important, realize that you are a puppet of the tobacco industry. somewhere there is a person that gets rich over something they know will kill you in the end. I realized this but with alcohol, it destroys your life slowly but surely.

[@teunl387]

@Curtis Steele weed is a real a addiction man. I began smoking at 12 years old now 5 years later I stopped for 30 days.

[@calvinmartykleinmcfly6998]

Brilliant video My wife died age 28 because of alcohol addiction. Her addiction gave her an awful painful 3 years and her loved ones also. . Our kids were aged 4, 6 and 8 and still are suffering. They will never get over their loss of their mother. She was influenced and encouraged by her friend who wanted to party and take drugs. Be careful who you hang around with. If you are addicted to alcohol get help and get away from those people in your life who encourage your bad behaviour. Pleased don't judge and leave awful comments my wife was an amazing person and mother. Unfortunately additional will control you if you don't control it. Thank you Jordan Peterson for this video.

[@aylo.mp3]

lol one the bright side u get to try out new pussy 😈😈😈 GO GET TO SMASHING BRO! find a girl who loves u and your family more than poison in a bottle 😂😂

[@Three_Sevens]

Bro there are great people who have their addictions. I know what your going through believe me. God Bless you.

[@Three_Sevens]

@@aylo.mp3 I actually posted something calling you a name you deserved to be called and you tube censored it. But anyway the word was I d I o t.

[@tylerjames7015]

I’m sorry for your loss man … she must have been going pretty insanely hard for a long time to have passed at 28… would you mind saying what happened ? Cirrhosis?

[@ajinla1576]

My heart goes out to those children, its a terrible thing go through living with an alcoholic

[@kellyharris8976]

Never did I ever think that, years and years post road rules, would we be blessed with Theo in such a deep thinking, sober minded, incredibly relatable capacity. Love that he lives successfully. He earned every drop.

[@danielsoliz4864]

"You'd better find something better than alcohol, and alcohol is pretty good man." Truer words have never been spoken.

[@samc2243]

It's a fact like. I've found something better than alcohol, and drugs (which to me is much harder to be better than alcohol), something I could actually lose, and that choice is still even difficult sometimes.

[@jr9764]

Alcohol is not "pretty good" though. That is a blind perspective. Once you've been cleansed spiritually, alcohol is a substance that dulls your senses, dehydrates you uncomfortably, and takes you away from the wonderful sober existence that we are designed to maintain. Alcohol is not pretty good, it's pretty bad...

[@samc2243]

@@jr9764 like sure ig, but sorry wasnt at such an enlightened level when I started drinking in my early/mid teens lad , idk who you think you're gonna reach with your "drinking is just bad" perspective" , but it probably isn't many

[@owenhunt]

😂😂😂

[@chuckclark6162]

@@jr9764 Monks are credited with the invention of beer. Just sayin'

[@BuddhaSunn]

5 weeks sober. For the last 7 years ive been either drunk or hungover

[@ericberning5380]

stay strong bro

[@CT-pv9gu]

Exactly the same for me! Feeling so much better already, and I won't be going back... Keep going!

[@MISmotionimagesound]

keep coming back

[@baljeet6983]

You got it brother

[@strawberrysatori7079]

Keep going distract ur self from the achahol and keep going

[@nickusher4676]

“Alcohol is a good drug for coping with anxiety” so true and I never thought of it that way. So many big drinkers I know are socially anxious people when they’re not drinking, including myself. And ironically heavy drinking only makes your anxiety worse in the long run 🙈

[@wmurray003]

TRUE

[@juju-vl7oj]

I started drinking this year because of my anxiety and I know it's bad long term but my social life is 100× more enjoyable tbh. Tried natural solutions like spirituality and self-help books etc never worked. My brain is very hard-wired to hate social interaction while sober. I'm just hoping that having positive interactions drunk will build confidence when sober because at least I have some positive memories now socializing.

[@nickusher4676]

@@juju-vl7oj Go careful though and try and keep it in moderation! Every family bust up or fall out with friends was triggered by alcohol. They say a drunk mans words are a sober mans thoughts and that’s why the shit always hits the fan after a few drinks but sometimes things are better left un said

[@User-gd5un]

Drinking alcohol in my youth actually relieved a lot of social anxiety for me in the long run. Looking back at those moments really released a lot of fear and unjustified respect for the “art” of socialising. It’s not an art. It’s just going with the flow and not being scared of saying the wrong thing all the time. I don’t drink nowadays but I’m still better at dealing with my social anxiety because I made those first steps with alcohol. That being said: don’t you ever let socialising depend on that alcohol and be very careful with drinking it. ONLY drink on special occasions if anything.

[@Mickyboi1]

Alcohol exclusively biologically and chemically causes anxiety. It only numbs it in the very short term

[@brianford9522]

What a blast to see Jordan laughing so much! He's usually interviewed on such heavy topics and so serious. Great discussion!

[@aaronchambers2877]

This conversation just covered like every issue I have. I’m listening to this everyday through change.

[@releventhurt]

U got it A A Ron

[@ipmangaming187]

I myself listen to this everyday through change. Glad i am not alone in this journey

[@rossthistlethwaite6597]

I'm joining you on this journey. Godspeed and I, too, plan on listening to this in hard times

[@CourBarone]

listen to gabor mate

[@damienrowley5062]

Congrats dude

[@wro3650]

My love affair with alcohol destroyed everything I created. And I chose that. In 2 days I'll be a year sober after losing everything I worked to achieve. It was AA. Without it, I'd still have nothing.

[@combatjm89]

It works if ya work it...

[@Ledman25]

Good on ya

[@shakhster8382]

Props to the fellowship. 6 months dry

[@Jason-ub4ui]

You've made one hell of a comeback. Well done!

What did you lose (I only ask to take more due care with alcohol) and how good does it feel to recover, I hope it has been.

[@rashellekroes3684]

I’m sober 15 years I got into exercise I walk 6 miles a day I never felt so good 😊

[@luv2stack]

Keep it up!

[@Runz32]

Add meditation. It’ll take it to another level

[@franco7928]

Awesome Rashelle, I'm almost 2 months, recently took up hiking and loving it 💖 Can't believe how stupid I've been in the past!!!

[@davin397]

BOOM!

[@Sh4ky]

I’m doing about 6 miles a day on my exercise bike but I feel like it’s a ‘choose one or the other’ type deal with exercise and cardio so I’m finding it hard to incorporate

[@thecorndoghero7329]

Thank you God for blessing us by putting someone like Jordan here with us to bring guidance and strength

[@kirksharma1]

he really is for the boys, what a g

[@alexpeters7159]

I got clean after i was diagnosed with Leukemia. After being declared cancer free last month i can't even imagine going back to drinking again

[@zannahhannaz6857]

That’s wonderful! Best of luck to you

[@frankrodgers7524]

Grow some tasmanian and gigantheum poppies and have a poppy tea every once in a while. I would also save some for emergencies like the flu or cold.

[@Bencozens]

Stay strong !

[@grannygoes7882]

@@frankrodgers7524 I'm interested in this. Can you buy the seeds anywhere? I have a green house and grow all kinds of natural remedies. I'm really interested in natural things that help you sleep. I've had chronic insomnia since my 20's and doctors don't see it as a health issue. I do. I have all kinds of stomach issues that go away after I get a decent night's sleep.

[@Elurin]

@@grannygoes7882 I would also recommend growing jasmine. Jasmine green tea is some of the best stuff on Earth to drink, I got rather addicted to this when I lived in China, (well, not really addicted, but it's pretty good stuff!)

[@TheTomp224]

I think the reason we all like Theo is his sincerity as a human

[@hazardousjazzgasm129]

He's a very down to earth guy who's been through some extreme circumstances, his ability to recover from them and keep his personality in tact is admirable

[@tylermcnally9931]

Nah it's the mullet

[@johnulcer]

I really needed this today. I'm not a daily alcoholic but I'm a binge drinker, and one of those "problem drinkers" who can't stop once they start. I drank an entire fifth of tequila on Memorial Day, over the span of 3 or 4 hours and almost left a pizza in the oven after falling asleep. And something about sitting there alone without friends or family on a holiday just struck me as pathetic and was one of too many wake up calls. I'm otherwise super healthy and workout every day and I'm tired of the cognitive dissonance of downing a bottle of liquor once a week. Thanks Theo.

[@timothycarr5707]

Bro I've been there many times. Sometimes it's booze. Sometimes it's heroin. Sometimes it's crack or meth. I've been sober about a year and I think about killing myself every day. Every second of my life is torture. I don't want to be alive. I hope u find a way to be happy, because life sucks whether you're clean or drunk

[@MaximusA444]

Timothy Carr you got this bro. Don’t stop, go out for a hike, go swim, go skydive, go meet people, do gymnastics or start running races or shooting guns or go to Taiwan or start boxing. Cook new food, listen to new songs, watch new movies, listen to new podcasts, paint new pictures, or just go jump in the ocean when it’s damn near frozen. Do something challenging, something new, something that could change your life, or your outlook or your identity or you narrative. Just don’t give up brother ❤️🙏🏻

[@virtuousvillain9874]

Being drunk by yourself is at least honest, the really pathetic part is when you surround yourself with other people to enable you're terrible habits and make you feel alright about them. Reject slave morality and pursue your own happiness.

[@johnulcer]

@@timothycarr5707 I say this as someone who probably needs a bit of counseling myself, but I strongly suggest seeing someone dude. I also would suggest (if you're not already doing this) prioritizing diet and exercise. There's a reason so many former addicts become hooked on fitness - not just the natural high you get from exercising, but the more you see yourself transform and evolve, the healthier and fitter you become, it can have a huge effect on your mentality. I'm not saying it completely cures depression (since I don't believe there's really any cure besides coming to terms with what is causing the issue deep within and at least being aware of it) but it may help you as a starting point. Please don't entertain suicidal thoughts.

[@codyfulk]

@Timothy Carr Please don't do that. Look man, the way I see it, you're gonna die. That's already guaranteed. But while you're here can't you just stick around awhile and take in the sights? Why be in a hurry to get where you're going anyway? Lets just clown and laugh while we still can.

[@jakenuss22]

Addiction runs in my family, I lost my father to drugs when I was 11. Before I knew it I was a complete alcoholic by 18. Decided to quit cold turkey, best decision I ever made, haven't touched a drink since and turning 30 this year. Who knows where I would be if I continued down that path, don't be afraid to look at yourself and your choices and make changes to better yourself :)

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

I quit drinking for a pretty boring reason. I was taking way too many naps. I'd plan out my day, then have a few drinks, fall asleep and my whole day would be ruined. Alcohol kills my productivity.

[@zinkarius7]

How about dorsia tonight?

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

@@zinkarius7 Dorsia? Nobody goes there anymore.

[@BlaZindeezy]

that's exactly what happened to me.. but i got too messed up to function so i had to sleep it off every day

[@bleedingfly]

I used to nap all the time when i was drinking. Now i just nap better. It's a funny old game.

[@BlaZindeezy]

@@zinkarius7 like the diner? the food looks good

[@gitauelizabeth6691]

Am 11 months sober and i could never go back to drinking. I have never heard anyone say they stopped drinking and life became worse. It only gets better!

[@user-jn7if5cv5s]

Checking in: 15 months sober today. Keep it up Theo

[@peneleapai]

Yeah! *KEEP it up TIM!!!*

[@elliotcrawley5422]

Tim 16 months now I hope Bro, congratulations!

[@MLR020]

Since I started working on myself and my dream I've lost a lot of 'friends'. I don't get party invites anymore, no invites to the pub/club etc. I literally only have like 3/4 good friends now. People only want to see you succeed if you are not doing better than them. The thing is. I feel better than ever. Because I do what makes me happy instead of trying to fit in with people who don't support me and my dreams. To everyone out here: We all die one day, don't get old and think: Why did I never followed my dreams? Go for it! The real ones will stay.

[@zf5656]

It's important to know alcohol increases anxiety afterwards though.

[@degoek]

Big time! I struggle with it greatly after a night of drinking,I'm not an alcoholic but weekend warrior for most part. The anxiety can be crippling after.

[@mariwatersflowersayyy2823]

Yeahhhh very true!

[@ComradeLeonTrotsky]

I’m almost thankful for the fear I feel the next day. It keeps me away from it

[@jpalmz1978]

Yep the Beer Fear ;-) strange how it affects that part of the brain, almost like when you have been in a dark room for 12 hours and the curtains are snapped open to full sunlight - your brain is running overtime because of the previous suppression of activity.

[@aaroncsoka7294]

Not Beer man. Beer wouldn't do that to ya, it's way too caring 😂

[@Magoover1]

"Falling feels like flying 'till you hit the ground"

[@shelleymead6281]

Jumping is easy. Falling is fun rite up till you hit the side walk shivering and stunned. Ani Difranco

[@kevinwatts6763]

As soon as i stopped drinking is when I started living again it's nice to listen to both of these guys in recovery best desicion I ever made

[@StreifelXP]

Yeah dude sure helps you look at yourself different when you hear others struggles especially when its not just a bunch of sad bullshit to insight pity but actually a good indepth look at why and how you fall into the trap of drinking more and more

[@dozzio]

Have a beer to celebrate

[@janjohansenmusic]

FuckYouAllToPieces A person who quit drinking and live sober is a strong awake person. You sound like a dummy. (I use my real name!)

[@kevinwatts6763]

@FuckYouAllToPieces hey good luck to you and everything you do

[@metalmk6839]

J J here, have a cup of coffee ☕️

[@SteezyG]

Im 5 years sober after I found true passion in areas of my life I cared for. If you drink alcohol you acknowledge that the other things you could be doing aren't worth more to you than that buzz from alcohol.