what they don’t talk about when you change your life

[@RodOliver-j8j]

That idea that you can get addicted to depression is actually mind-blowing. I think I might be. You've given me something to think about. Thank you Caoilté

[@CMoore8539]

It is mind blowing! I never thought about it like that.

[@blakeybizz5443]

I am 39 (40 in a few days time) and I have been addicted to alcohol since I was 18 years old. I have gone up and down a lot in that time. I am now 3 days into being sober after a horrific mental incident and feel like crap BUT I know what I need to do and your videos just help my mind settle down and focus. Keep up the good work mate and thank you.

[@davedoodledude]

Thanks for sharing friend. You got this! Good luck!

[@knotreel]

You got it dude! It doesn't matter how many times you have to try just as long as you keep trying! Be persistent and have game plans everyday as much as you can :)

[@deimantepikturnaite2643]

We’ll done, you can do it!! We all believe in you ♥️

[@TheVibesAreOff]

Good job! You've got this 💯 Baby steps, be kind to yourself. We've got you 💚

[@Kappa_B]

We believe in you man!

[@tiffanyrees4731]

Mate, you are gifted with a profound ability to communicate truth and grounded realism. How wonderful. May you truly thrive.

[@aleanbhmáire]

Amazing. Today is day one stopping smoking cigs and joints, needed to hear this.

[@TheVibesAreOff]

You've totally got this 💪 Be kind to yourself, one day at a time, and don't let one "bad day" throw you off completely. There will be sideways and backwards steps, but ultimately, you will go forward 💚

[@Caoiltemaclean]

Amazing just take it day by day u got this

[@justsomecup5676]

As someone who has been working on there selves a lot, what you said about being addicted to depression and anxiety has helped me out a lot so thank you!

[@franzib.3302]

Wow.... you don't know how much you helped me with your statement "when you change your habits, you may feel alone". This is exactly how I feel right know. Since I no longer accept everything from other people, they break away. This feels so good and so bad at the same time, but I am confident that the right people will come now. You are such an inspiration and mental support with your authentic nature. Please upload 1000 more videos like this!!

[@TheVibesAreOff]

Nice one! 👏👏👏 Give it time, be patient, stick with your new habits - the right people will come along in time 💚👍👊

[@jakekilemade3313]

Christ this is incredible. I really hope this gets to the right audience, this could really change a persons life. Keep doing what your doing

[@Winstonrodney6989]

It is.

[@taebias]

When i cleaned out the toxins holding me back i went through a phase of grief. Lots of grief for everything i lost, the time wasted, the people who were meant to be ride or die suddenly couldn't tolerate the healthier version of me. I started from scratch at 31. But i got to build myself from scratch the way i wanted to be. It sucked for a good while, but then I found better replacements for the crap i left behind. Now, I've got an upgraded life! I love who I am, and my life.

[@jaundicepinion8911]

Just turned 45. I have been sober for 3 years. My longest stretch. You speak truth. It’s comforting to find a kindred soul. Thanks for what you do. It is noticed & appreciated.

[@TheVibesAreOff]

Good on you! Keep going 💪

[@polsatman7427]

I think I’m addicted to listening to you (it’s very comfortable)

[@MaTtMaN1618]

I love these videos! Ive heen waftching them back to back today. Getting over negative emotional attachments and trauma response that have become habit to make way for the life i want to live have been my main questline especially lately. Also I've been getting into traveling on my own more and more cuz its liberating and exploring nature feels so good. So your videos have been a great package deal! I'm looking forward to more, so thank you!🙏

[@Hellspacifist]

The thought of being addicted to depression, that was deep and meaningful for me. I've thought about that before (and immediately dismissed it as ridiculous). I appreciate you saying that. I think for me part of it having spend so much of my life taking care of everyone else, always making sure other people are okay that I became addicted to THAT and depression. Tying feelings of being worthwhile to helping people and when i couldn't it triggered feelings of failure. Keep going man, looking forward to the next one.

[@AceCmbatguy25]

God am I glad you got into youtube!! 💙

[@spenceringra9137]

This was really good. It's nice to hear from people who have gone from the bad to the good

[@TheVibesAreOff]

I could not appreciate you and what you do more. I don't know what it is about the Irish, but you and @Mulligainz are steering me towards a better, healthier way of living in a way I've never experienced before. You're both showing me the Real Way (i.e. sustainable, achievable & honest) to make changes and get on the path I have wanted to be on for so damn long. I am grateful for you and your vulnerability 💚🙏

[@christinef2078]

So refreshing to listen to someone who is not afraid to be their authentic self! Thank you for this video, don’t stop, excited to listen to your next one - thank you ❤

[@tkiiina]

Thank you for your video!!!!❤❤❤ Despite the fact that I’m quite young, I really felt how “You can be addicted to your anxiety or depression” resonated with me. Now, I have a time to figure out how make my life less miserable, thank you again!❤

[@benkuilman6825]

Caoilté, I really appreciate you for making this video. Not feeling good enough is a common thread throughout my life too, and you nailed describing what that feels like. In the end of the day, not being in touch with who I am as a person is the most painful thing I've experienced. I'd be caught up in thrill-seeking and dopamine chasing, because facing reality and rejection was too overwhelming. When I was finally able to put myself first, a lot of grief came with that. All the lost time, the shame and friends falling away. I'm glad there are people like you making video's like these. We need more role models showing men there is a better way than toxic masculinity. I'm personally still struggling, but improving daily. Funnily enough it wasn't the belief that I'm better than people that helped me at the start of my journey. It was the belief that every single person is just as broken as I am, and just figuring it out in their own way. Thank you for sharing.

[@tomdaltoe]

All the times, when i hear: “Hello, my name’s Caoiltè” i always feel happy, because i know is gonna be a very nice a “light” video to watch. Thanks very much for what you’re doing :).

[@dommurlough2075]

Not normally a commenter on videos, but I needed to hear this. Thank you 🙏

[@Szyja28]

Thank you for sharing yourself🙏

[@ItsBen0]

You may not be a therapist or an addiction councillor but there’s no better “life coach” than someone who’s been through what someone’s going through and successfully come out the other side. Keep doing what you’re doing 👌❤️

[@TheAlancremin]

It's interesting to see how you could have such a transition in such a short space of time, what I found is giving up things you're addicted to leaves a void in your life and doesn't always make a person happier but I suppose taking up something else instead like exercise helps, if you don't change things in your life after giving up stuff then nothing really changes I suppose

[@bardofwretches]

This sort of deep understanding of the subject matter is incredible. It’s delightful to see it being communicated in such an open and effective way. Truly remarkable.

[@HelvellynMusic]

You've got some really unique viewpoints that ive never heard from any other self help influencers/youtubers/podcasters and I've listened to a LOT. I can already see how your ideas can activate change in an entirely different way and I think they are incredibly valuable for that. You're an incredible person and you're doing great things for your community and im proud to be a part of it. Truly excited for what you've got in store :) Love Lawrence ❤

[@stargazzerr]

i really appreciate you talking about how damaging the motivational videos can be. They can set people, especially young men onto a path that is so toxic and only make them more lonely. I'm so glad you see that and talked about it

[@apeldap]

I changed my life and lets consider this video one of the in between bits! Still got a lot to do but that smile describing the other side is pretty cheeky and reminds me a lot of little tastes I've had! Tanks!

[@Luckyluke870]

Trying to stay sober now i feel that I’m going thru some sort of awakening but I can’t put my finger on it just yet. But I get what u said about music can make u indulge in one’s misery and can use on those feelings. I used to listen to hard gangster music in order to feel aggressive and use on those feelings the mind is crazy thing. But good luck everyone and thanks for the vid man it’s really helped me.

[@jacobdanielmusic1468]

Thanks for sharing brother. Good stuff from the heart!

[@antiperspirant]

So glad to have found your channel!

[@BittaSweetJP]

Good on you champ. I appreciate the input.

[@keshiu.h]

Big thanks for your words! They help me right now to go in a direction which might be uncomfortable but is now necessary to do. Big big thanks ❤

[@travis1687]

I like your style. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@optikrogue]

Thanks for sharing all this. What i've learned from making major changes in my life that I wish I'd known earlier on - Try changing one thing - add one good habit, and wait until it becomes ingrained before changing anything else, there's no all or nothing. do things in steps. Also - changing your habits will be lonely and uncomfortable - cause your friend groups will change. You will feel left behind and lonely, but soon you realize that guarding the peace you've created is so important, and the people that either remain in your life or come into your life - you'll have amazing relationships with. Cause there's so much more respect.

[@sabrinawhiting5167]

Cannot wait for this to blow up and you to get the recognition your message needs and deserves

[@stateofchange6006]

You're a captivating speaker and this felt a lot shorter than 40 minutes for just that reason. Really appreciate the insight and there's 100% a couple of ideas in here I haven't come across before! It's always refreshing to hear people authentically express themselves, it serves as an example I can aspire to. This was a great video.

[@the-strange-daze]

when i was 22 i got arrested for "stealing" firewood from a camp store. the friend i was with had a warrant for his arrest for some gnarly drug stuff, so really i was just caught up in the wrong crowd. i was also lucky to have a good lawyer myself and wasn't convicted and only spent a few hours in jail. nonetheless it scared the shit out of me, and i really made a point to fix my life after that. went back to school and all that. i'm still working on the sobriety thing, mostly just sip on beers and puff on stogies these days, but seeing your content on this topic has really pushed me towards taking the path to get completely clean. really excited to see where you go with this channel man, would love to see some of the great sights out there in Ireland while you give us your wisdom (was very close to getting a PhD position at Trinity this year... but it didn't work out. sadge.) cheers!

[@JennTrumbo]

My mother died from her addiction and this conversation is so healing for me. Bless you for sharing and this kind of courageous vulnerability. You are helping so many people, more than you could ever realize or imagine. I have also found nature incredibly healing- it has helped me process through the last 4 years of anger and grief. Shamanism has also supported me in transmuting my feelings and thought patterns and helps me to further honor my relationship with the earth. Much gratitude xx

[@real100thfloor]

Excellent video man. You have a different perspective worth sharing.

[@alfonsoofreneo3670]

Beautiful video. thank you.

[@KatieBrown-d7v]

This is incredible. Thank you for posting it and for all of your content. I appreciate your authenticity and that you're willing to give advice that may be a little off the beaten path, but is crucial for some of us. I spend a lot of time in the woods, too. Trail running has absolutely saved my life.

[@metime3564]

Thank you so much for this beautiful and vulnerable video. You are such a beacon of light. May God bless you beyond measure with strength and courage each day. ❤

[@benhughes8132]

I found that when i started climbing, i started eating a lot better to fuel the thing that i love. When im on the wall all the problems i might have in my life fade away when im on the wall. All youre thinking about is the next move and the experience

[@tanyatalkstoomuch]

Very relatable ✌️ thank you.

[@dodzer]

4 weeks into not smoking weed. It happened after I fell into a lot of anxiety over some life changes. It's the longest I've gone without after 15+ years of a daily habit. It was less of a conscious decision and more of something in me is rebelling against doing it anymore. Life seems grey at the moment but I've learned a lot about myself in the last few years, so I'm learning to support myself in a way I've never done so before. Would love to hear more about your struggle with weed dependency.

[@metime3564]

I am a chronic weed smoker and the past few months I feel a lot less compelled to smoke because I added some great habits to my day. Exercise is the biggest. Breathwork is also my new high (getting high on my own supply). Be gentle with yourself. ❤

[@dodzer]

@@metime3564 thank you

[@deimantepikturnaite2643]

Honestly going to the gym is a real good way to help you stay off at least it did for me, because you try to get healthy in the gym and smoking brings it back down. Like he said the bad habit brings down the good habit

[@Caoiltemaclean]

The first 2weeks are the hardest it starts to level out after that u got this

[@Myndatlarge00]

Talk about food for thought. The was the soundtrack I needed to end my evening with. I feel change coming. Thank you.

[@danteanby1125]

The mossy stick is so aesthetically on point 🍃 great words!

[@Soul115.]

I needed this

[@FLORES666]

Another wicked humble video, super relevant to myself, really nice to see you take the time to address issues that plenty of people will relate to 👌

[@ClayParker-o2v]

You brighten my day brother. Thanks for posting things like this. I usually don't go to the internet for comfort but your words are powerful. I'm going through a particularly tough time and your Instagram and KZbin videos are a big help. Keep it going

[@davedoodledude]

Thank you for the video! Im going through making some big changes for myself recently. Always knew what i wanted, just havent gotten up and done it, whether its laziness or addiction to bad things (people and vices) or both. Im doing good so far, i know there will be fallbacks, but i can do this

[@TheVibesAreOff]

👏💪💚

[@Caoiltemaclean]

Amazing its all about trying to enjoy the process 💚

[@tigergaj]

It's not the same at all but I quit Christianity seven years ago when I was 17 and I had a very similar journey with the kind of person I was and the ways of thinking about my life were so negative back then. What really inspired me initially at the time was Knowing Better's video on "Hitting Rock Bottom". I realized at the time that as it currently stands I had nothing in my life that worked. All my coping mechanisms and people that surrounded me aren't actually gonna help me enjoy living life, and I had to rebuild from scratch. Which, sounds daunting, but it was actually super relieving. It meant that there was a better way that I could live my life and all I needed to do was find the things that worked for me. It was a beautiful realization. "Even if this new loadout ain't work, the next one might" In the past 3 or so years I've found out that I am queer in most ways and I've learned to fill these voids in your emotional and physical needs with healthy habits. For me, that's been cooking, gonfu tea (it's so sick, look Wu mountain tea's masterclass on tea) and learning(in general). I've always been a person in love with nature and a couple days ago I got a travel tea set that's super light and compact and I'm planning on going out to a mountain that I love in a week or two! So, thanks so much for putting your philosophy out there and, I'm so proud of you for digging yourself out

[@tigergaj]

(also theramin trees's videos on religion were really eye opening early on. I remember. Watching them while I was 15 and feeling guilty that I agreed with them. But they just planted a seed that what I was taught was bad for me, his videos are unreasonably good.)

[@kenwand3882]

I’ve conducted so many interviews and zoom calls from my car. Such a quiet peaceful place

[@Mostsanepersoninohio]

Thank you for this bro. Just thank you. ❤

[@Robyn9614]

I am enjoying your videos! I do not have a problem with chemical addiction but I have lost my spark for life in general. Your tips are excellent so I thank you for your insight! ❤

[@electricsense9501]

New favourite channel. Love from Co. Meath ❤

[@jdion79]

addiction to depression... absolutely.

[@JYN5304]

thank you, i needed to hear this.

[@Jenniferinthemountains]

Thank you for this topic, I'm looking forward to your future ones! I appreciate your honesty & love the humor you add into it! Love the mic on a stick, very creative! 😆

[@Caoiltemaclean]

Thank you i cant wait to make more 💚

[@SpaceCowboy-re3yv]

Wow...thank you for making your videos.

[@Caoiltemaclean]

My pleasure i love making them

[@ulgenrabishlave4645]

I've got to say thid video did reach the right audience 👍🏻 thank you

[@Kappa_B]

“Guy talking to camera” is my favorite type of video

[@marvellous.mind.podcast]

this video came at a great time, thank you :)

[@TomInIreland110]

*Comment number 100* I wondered if this video was worth 40 minutes of my time (it was). Thank you, Caoilté. I just wanted the bullet points, as I've never heard of this guy. The 'chapter-ization' helped, and you can watch it in installments. I've never had a problem with addiction*, but have been down on myself and want to work on various poor habits. Bottom line: it's worth it! Might see you knocking around ze woods. *(I mentioned this not to imply I'm better than others. I understand that addiction doesn't happen over night. It's like the way you don't notice yourself growing day-to-day as a child. It creeps up. You don't become 'suddenly addicted' one day, like you don't become 'suddenly all better' one day. The daily work aspect scares ppl. My point is this video can apply to anyone who wants to take an unflinching look in the mirror and live a more meaningful, heart-centred life).

[@leyla9675]

I cracked up when you said the medication names with these tones 😂😂😂😂

[@Caoiltemaclean]

And then just sed them anyway haha

[@Ikima83]

17:27 That hit hard.

[@leyla9675]

So excited for this new video!!

[@Caoiltemaclean]

Hope you liked it 💚

[@leyla9675]

@@Caoiltemaclean loved it like always 🤍

[@deimantepikturnaite2643]

Smoking was a hard thing to give up but vaping was worse. I didn’t find it very hard to not take drugs and drink but giving up disposables gave panic attacks and even now 6 months in I think about it most days

[@Caoiltemaclean]

Disposables are definitely way harder to give up than people think

[@camimcarr]

So true

[@thebutterbakedpotatoes1864]

WOW thank you bro, gonna help me heaps, it is so nice that someone sees the same way I do in life, I don't like money making and muscle building life, there is so much more to life then THAT!!! DISGUSTING!!! HUMAN CONNECTION BROTHA!!!!!!

[@Divine_Knowing_3]

29:01 voice of addiction? It’s painful, I feel the same way. Filling a gap.

[@KainBaker]

The Lorax does recovery

[@annelyseviturino9463]

I have addicted friends in college, especially friends that use drugs and vape even during the class time. They just cant enjoy the lecture because they are addicted. For example, some of they need to go out of class to smoke cigarrets/vape/weed. So, i found my love for History and i have a dream: be a history teacher and maybe an academic student. To me, it feels like, if i use this kind of drugs, like weed or alcohool, it will destroy my dream and my mind dont will be good anymore to study. Of course, theres the good things like it is a social drug, as you said, but it feels like i have my dream and my passion and i dont want to use any drugs. So, the true it is that u have to do something you love, follow your passion and the way can be much easier

[@annelyseviturino9463]

Great video Caiolté! Sorry for my bad english.

[@loving50andbeyond]

You wouldn't be Caolite with out a mossy stick. Great video, and thank you for the inspiration. XO's

[@Caoiltemaclean]

Always gotta have my stick 💚

[@elsacastelo]

❤❤❤

[@starryamity33]

👌

[@DailyDoze11617]

The way how you speak and all of the topics you arise make a lot of sense. I hate how loose and hollow your earlobes are, though.

[@vahagnkhachatryan2164]

💚

[@angeldannyso]

🫶🏻

[@garretmiller6343]

Like when someone gets into that healthy spot in life_ just embrace / God made everything the world 🌍 in 7 days apparently? the Father of creation..... Jesus the holy spirit 🙏😊 your never lonely with god ❤️⭐💜✨💫 Functioning- From strength too strength it's a Long journey‼️So... I went easy on myself go / went on_ az I do. functional like in a angelic ❔waY❔can I say that promotes forgiveness Jesus dose it's a beautiful WORLD and....( Getting better 🚂 😁 ) ✌️😇🫴💫💫🙏🚶🚶💫🌏🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘