ex-smoker here (13 years, almost a pack a day); I tried quitting 3 times, the 4th time I prepped myself by reading books about anxiety and depression and that's what finally broke off my addiction to nicotine - you just have to know how your brain works and from there, you can retrain it. One of the tricks I used was to constantly tell myself that I had a life before cigarettes and I wanted that life back - so the 4th time I tried to quit, I was successful. Been smoke-free since 2016.

@fidelcatsro6948

Ай бұрын

Congratulations

@rayH357

Ай бұрын

completely agree, knowing what to expect, with regard to very negative thinking that encourages you to pick up again is key. Meditation also helps with this, learning to be able to detach from thoughts if/when cravings occur and exercise for me is absolutely necessary

@outofshapecartoons4138

Ай бұрын

I did the same thing and quit for a long time. Then life hit he in a completely different angle and put me back on the smoking train. I can go a week or two without one but geez it's insanely hard now a days to completely quit all together.

@rayH357

Ай бұрын

@@outofshapecartoons4138 Ive done the same thing as well and completely agree its insanely difficult to get motivated to give up again. Have to be ruthless in life with addictions. Putting people aside if needs be, changing your environment if possible. Trying something new in life, always good for the brain. Hobbies, learning to cook nice meals, which youll love with actual taste buds. Weight gain is way less unhealth than smoking. Hope you get motivated again.

@sbarmiueenl

Ай бұрын

Congratulations! It's my turn to stop, now!

I’ve been clean from alcohol for 6 months. I’ll never go back. I’m 40 and I feel like I’m back in my 20s health wise

@jamesriley5057

Ай бұрын

I'm 40 as well and I drag ass every day from drinking beer. I don't even like beer

@gray100

Ай бұрын

We should go for a pint! 🍻👍

@IrishTexan09

Ай бұрын

One day at a time.

@Drberg

Ай бұрын

Good job. Keep it up.

@tablescissors67

Ай бұрын

Same!

There is so much more to this than meets the eye. As a recovering alcoholic. About 4 years sober now. I am noticing that the different substances are not the ONLY issue. I am noticing I also have a lot of addictions to my emotions (How I feel). AKA "emotional addictions". We must also recognize that it is just as easy to NOT have a substance abuse problem but to constantly go through a "vicious cycle" of returning to places in our minds that make us "feel" better but that are not good for us at all. Years of our lives are lost due to "chasing our feelings" just to never reach what we thought would fulfill us or make us happy. We must conquer and overcome our "emotional addictions" as well. There are hundreds of unhealthy behaviors that we could attribute this to. I am learning and realizing more and more of these daily. Thanks for the video, Dr. Berg.

@Watchingtheuniverse

Ай бұрын

I think, Dr. Eric Berg may think of interviewing with Dr. Gabor Maté on the issue of addiction. Thank you for writing about this.🙏🌿

@michaelnelson5872

Ай бұрын

Hey Hosk, tell me more. This is interesting to hear. I don't really drink or smoke, but I do find myself in that same cycle.

@hoskjr3868

Ай бұрын

@@michaelnelson5872 There is a 2 page article from Bill W. (one of the Founders of AA). It's called "emotional sobriety". It will show up if you google it. Also on KZread Jem Veda puts out some good stuff on this. There are plenty of books on it as well. Glad to help.

@WES_5150

Ай бұрын

Good for you. Im 56. Smoked pot and drank since junior high school pretty much. Much more so in my adult years. I finally got tired of it. Tired of chasing and the burden it all comes with. Same thing happened in my early twenties with cigarettes. Got tired of it. Bothersome. The chase is a false positive to say the least.

@hoskjr3868

Ай бұрын

@@michaelnelson5872 Understanding people part 15: Societal addictions, this is one from Jem Veda that got me started on this. But very valid and very good points in my point of view. Happy to help.

i quit smoking 6 yrs. ago after pneumonia, i went cold turkey, i had smoked a pack and a half a day for 38 years, quitting was the best thing i ever did.

@rqn1998

Ай бұрын

Ive been smoking and boozing for 30 years and i dont think i want to stop but when i do give breaks with the booze life is better.... smokes i cant see it happening...

@Mush2389

Ай бұрын

Bravo to you. Now me next.

@tommarshall3411

Ай бұрын

I tried loads and always failed, then I read a book called easy way to quit smoking by Allen car and haven't craved one since. You wouldn't think a book would work but it did... look it up on youtube

@Truthman45

Ай бұрын

@@rqn1998I never drink or smoked in my life

@rqn1998

29 күн бұрын

@@Truthman45 yeah it all starts school days i think high school or depending whether or not in those more cooler type groups? From there city job and other people that smoke socially/drinkers and yeah? Ive since left work and now drink and smoke more often in spare time to catch up with random friends and colleagues from the past. It feels great sometimes just breaking for a bit but when you have a smoke again after a whilw jesus its so nice! They are all like anything else lusty in life... its just great to never go full hardcore but easier said than done... more so when drinking and avoiding smokos is very hard. Congrats to you though!

I smoked my last cigarette March 25, 2024 08.30 PDST. Third serious attempt after fifty years of smoking. Here’s hoping third time’s a charm 😅

@techsir8866

Ай бұрын

Don't ever give up, took me many years and attempts but haven't touched soda in years. One of the best things I've ever done for myself.

@Porkypies6m

Ай бұрын

giving up smoking is easy..I have done it 100 times

@joannebailey8766

Ай бұрын

Good luck!!! I'm slowly reducing the amount of cigarettes until I get down to 5 a day. Then I will just quit. I'm at 10 a day right now. I stopped smoking in my house and car, which was a BIG help. We can do it!!!

@dustinwarren8430

Ай бұрын

You can do it man! Become offended that they control you! Dr berg can help you physically and the Lord can help you spiritually stay strong

@samadhiblue22

Ай бұрын

There is a nicotine anonymous online ...amazing fellowship

Whoever reads this., I pray to the universe to cure all your diseases and to remove all your pains from your daily life 🙏

@reality_is_the_key

27 күн бұрын

Thank you

@Nolberi

26 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊

@NEH85

26 күн бұрын

The universe cannot help you, but Jesus can.

@salty_berserker_channel

25 күн бұрын

Finding god helps you find yourself. May you find him now. I dont go to church or subscribe to any book. I just know god is in my life. When you get loaded, you are blocking your connection with god and others around you.

@kauaifishing1365

25 күн бұрын

@@NEH85amen

Emotional and psychological attachment is the most difficult to brake when quitting a bad addiction.

I was smoking 3 packs a day and drinking 2 bottles of wine a day, I woke up 1 morning and said "I don't smoke and I don't drink" and haven't touched it since. I don't know why this worked but I do know that I bought a lot of supplements and started taking them. ❤

@AVENTUS7777

Ай бұрын

May allah be with you my love

@jn2400

Ай бұрын

Wow I smoke just about 1 pack. I can't imagine how 3 is possible.

@Ian-pe8sh

Ай бұрын

NAc, ashwaghanda, magnesium is my secret blend lol

@Ian-pe8sh

Ай бұрын

And glycine

@montanawarren8462

Ай бұрын

Well did you look at your Associates and see what state of mind they were in? Your family? They explained the family disease to me at the Milan treatment Center in Seattle (1983 when ACOA was only 2 years old) when we were trying to get my Dad sober.... take a Calder Mobile & place everyone at the end of the rods that are balancing in the family UNIT and AS one person gets sick and progressively goes downhill, whether it's alcoholism, cancer, or whatever it is everybody on the mobile has to change their position in order to keep the family balanced....for example if the father is the alcoholic the wife has to become the head of the household...where he is the one to carry out the garbage now the sons or the siblings have to carry it out and when everybody takes over his responsibilities in the family "resentments" develop which creates a negative behavior pattern... resentments are the main cause of a drunk going back out drug addicts are even more fragile

I smoked 3 1/2 packs of cigs a day for 14 years. I quit with out anything. I just did not smoke another cig. Didn't take a drag and didn't go out with a friend while he /she went for a smoke. Just don't do it. It's really that easy. The cravings lasted for over a year after but only for a minute at a time. I haven't touched a cig in 4 years now.

@atownish1488hh

2 күн бұрын

That's it I smoked 6 packs a day for 25 years then quit because I got bored with it

@jmck247

14 сағат бұрын

Fantastic fellas! Proud of both of you!

I've been trying to stay off drugs, I do good but then randomly slip up. I appreciate this information

@michaelkim4703

Ай бұрын

Keep going brother you can do it

@johnr4836

Ай бұрын

@@michaelkim4703 thanks it ain't easy but having 2 kids I kinda have to

@snakeinthegrass7443

27 күн бұрын

Just don't get discouraged or beat yourself up when you "slip up". Just remember that you are a human and that's what humans do. I'm sober from alcohol for 15 years now. It took a long time and a lot of relapses but it finally came after a lot of praying and some time in prison, but if that's what it took for me to get sober, then I'm ok with that. At least I don't drink and cause massive heartbreak in my family or friends anymore. Cigs are proving to be a lot tougher for me. I'm gonna give it another shot with this new info to me. Best of luck, my friend. God bless you and your children.

@jstu8

23 күн бұрын

Better to slip up & try again than never try. Just take it a step at a time. I think you got this.

@Holistic_Leif

6 күн бұрын

L-Glutamin works also a bit against cravings in general . Black Seed Oil still a bit craving for morphins. Each accident creates a stone. After a while all thesecstines getting a sokid ground to walk on. It's part of the healing journey. ❤

I believe stress and lack of sleep increase the lose of control over addictions, so the person needs actual rest for enough time.

The hardest addiction to beat is sugar. Fasting helps tremendously with coming off of sugar and a high carb diet.

@bigture

Ай бұрын

The best way to get rid of sugar addiction is to get enough sun. check out HRM sun gazing. one of the effect of sun gazing is reduced hunger. I believe sun gazing jumpstart the body's ability to start burning fat as fuel, as oppose to only running on glucose. and you should be making home cooked food whenever possible. without getting rid of the MSG, it's going be hard to calm the body down enough to start fat burning.

@carolwaller9605

Ай бұрын

Managed quitting sugar over the last two years, cigarettes and alcohol nope not managed despite many attempts sadly..

@BreeyaLi

Ай бұрын

nope, sugar is extremely easy to quit, actual drugs like alcohol and nicotine are not.

@BreeyaLi

Ай бұрын

im very addicted to alcohol, nicotine and THC while i have no desire to even eat anymore. Drugs are preventing me from following Dr Bergs advice, cant do healthy keto and be takin drugs.

@krissy9553

Ай бұрын

Same​@@carolwaller9605

I reached for a book on my shelf called Niacin The Real Story by Abram Hoffer, Andrew W. Saul and Harold D. Foster. I was reading the section on alcohol addiction and the story of Bill Wilson and Niacin. About twenty minutes later your video came up! How weird is that? I must have mentioned Niacin out loud and Mr algorithm must have picked it up. Whenever I have a health question I always go to your channel and type in the issue. Sure enough you appear with a clear explanation and answer every time! Thank you always and forever Dr Berg!

@GhANeC

Ай бұрын

So you’re considering taking it to deal with something?

@sarac402

Ай бұрын

There are two forms of B3. I take the nicotinamide (niacinamide) for my arthritis and my husband takes the niacin it for blood lipids/to prevent heart disease. I was an alcoholic up until a year ago and managed to get my drinking under control with something most people haven’t heard of but when I post it I find it is removed shortly after. I’ll spell it out placing a capital T in between some of the letters. If you know of anyone suffering with this condition I would strongly urge them to buy the book, ‘The CTure for AlcoTlism by Roy EsTcapa. Phd. Look up The movie One LittTle PiTll. It’s a real eye opener. Look up Thrive Talcohol ReTcovery on KZread for true testimonials. Tclaudia Tchristian ‘how it feels to have a Thijacked Tbrain’ on KZread and all her other KZread’s videos. It’s called The TsinclairT Tmethod and is THE answer the Tmedical Tprofession do not want us to know about. It’s been proven scientifically so they have to be seen to use it in some cases but Tprescribe it incorrectly to give it a based rap. The Talcohol Tindustry and the Trevolving doors of rehab can then keep up their huge Tprofits. It literally Tde-addicts the brain. After 30yrs I can now Tdrink socially and safely! The method gets the brain, over time to Tpharmacological Textinction (the brain’s eraser of the Treinforcement of Talcohol). It removes the taddictive neural Tpathways from the brain. All I do I take this little Tpill one hour before I drink and drink Tmindfully. It isn’t a new science and it REALLY DOES WORK!

@sarac402

Ай бұрын

There are two forms of B3. I take the nicotinamide (niacinamide) for my arthritis and my husband takes the niacin for blood lipids and to prevent heart disease. I will write in Tcode as it keeps getting taken TdownT. I was an TalcohTolicT for 30 yrs until a year ago. If you know of anyone struggling I would urge them to get the book MThe Mcure for MalcolismY by Roy EscapaT. Look up the movie Mone Mlittle Mpill by MClaudia TchristianM. Look her videos up on KZread, like. ‘Mhow it feels to have a MhijackedM Mbrain. The MalcoholM MindustryM and revolving doors of Mrehab don’t want this out. It has been proven scientifically so they have to use it in some cases but they Mprescibe it an incorrectly to gov it a bad Mrap. It literally Mde-addicts the brain via The Msinclair Method of Mpharmacological Mextinction (the brain’s meraser of the mreinforcement of malcohol. I can now a drink socially and safely. This isn’t a new Mscience and it REALLY DOES WORK!

@sarac402

Ай бұрын

@@GhANeCThere are two forms of B3. I take nicotinamide (or niacinamide) for my arthritis and my husband takes niacin for blood lipids and to prevent heart disease. I have tried twice to reply to you with other information regarding your question but sadly both times it was taken down immediately!

@sarac402

Ай бұрын

@@GhANeCThere are two forms of B3. I take nicotinamide (or niacinamide) for my arthritis and my husband takes niacin for blood lipids and to prevent heart disease. I have tried twice to reply to you with other information regarding your question but sadly both times it was taken down immediately!

just turned 30 march 18 and april 10 was my one year mark from alcohol and all the extracurricular activities that came after, and have been clean from marijuana since halloween 23’. been drinking and smoking since 16 getting over FOMO was the biggest thing for me. had to be selfish for my own needs and wants and everything else follows. Helps that i’ve inspired my lady to join too. life is beautiful

I’m gonna try this. I’ve been a drunk since my 20’s.

@clbaird40

25 күн бұрын

You can do it!

@meanmo8172

24 күн бұрын

Since 15 im with you

@MadJack533

23 күн бұрын

Supposedly if you want to quit drinking,when you’re sober go and look at a drunken man

@jstu8

23 күн бұрын

@@MadJack533there are a lot of bartenders that will attest that that doesn’t work lol

@444NRG

21 күн бұрын

you got this bro

Sober for the past 4 and a half years and going strong enough life destroyed especially family and friends relations that's why addiction is a family disease thank God until he was sorted there was no way out for me Ps.drank like 1-2 btls scotch every single day from 2015-2019 everyone gets surprised when they see me alive and also happy to see me doing well

@tammyplourde2859

Ай бұрын

I don't know you, but I am very happy for you! I'm on the other side of that coin. Addiction of all sorts has plagued family on both sides and is so very destructive. Congratulations to you!🎉

@Di-sg6mv

28 күн бұрын

Wow! Congratulations and proud of you!

@Metalforlife007

28 күн бұрын

@@Di-sg6mv thank you

I knew a man who solved his drinking problem by switching up his sleeping schedule. He would get up a 3:30 AM so he could nap through his "danger zone" period from 3:00PM to 8:00 when he would consume alcohol. When he woke up at 8:00 PM, he would eat and get ready for bed since he would be getting up early the next day.

@lamnuck

Ай бұрын

It's best to stop eating 2 to 3 hours before going to bed so that wouldn't have been healthy unless he finished eating by 830 and didn't go to bed til at least 1030. But then that would only be 5 hours of sleep which isn't good either.

@HeatherMcSwayde

Ай бұрын

​@@lamnuck Are you fn serious? Get off your high horse and take a look at the fact that being an alcoholic is way worse than eating too close to bedtime. Once he's overcome the alcoholism for a certain amount of time he can tackle the other things but that was obviously number one in priority and difficulty.

@KENTUCKY-MAMA

Ай бұрын

Gr8 information. Thanx 4 doing the research. Making ppl aware...

@StcyBRD

Ай бұрын

​@@lamnuckbaby steps dude. I'd say getting rid of negative people around you is a must for success. Don't need anyone sh!tting on your goals.

Honestly. Overcoming trauma, become your true authentic self, your inner child. Heal, and I mean really heal. From inside, start listening to your gutfeeling. That is what will be your most valuable tool against all of this. Everything else is just extinguishing fires. Not taking control over the root issue.

@thelofipimp

Ай бұрын

Facts dawg

@wycliff1341

Ай бұрын

This is so true ❤

@pearlbubbles6885

Ай бұрын

Do you think it's physical or psychological? Or both ?

@freespeechorgetsilenced

Ай бұрын

Using your trauma as something good. Like a learning a lesson really helps me.

@rainbowlion7382

Ай бұрын

I completely agree. But, dealing with the underlying trauma is easier when you feel supported physically. So taking vitamins, minerals and particularly amino acids definitely help. The physical, mental and emotional all work collaboratively.

I'm 28, but I have been relatively addicted to video games since I am 3 years old I believe, I started binge drinking at 13, I remember the first time I ever binged, my body looved it. Smoking since I'm 15, binging p*rn since I was 13, exercising a loot since I'm 13 aswell, anxiety/depression/suicidal varied from 14 to 26 years old, I feel physically addicted to many many things in my life up to this day and having sequels of my mental health issues, even tho I've been working on myself/thinking about all these the entire time I've been doing them. I'm watching your videos for a long time and I find it quite interesting that I always did a lot of things you advice , sometimes without even knowing scientifically that it is helping me, like I'm taking Niacin ( with other vitamins... ), for like 6 months now I attempted ( with no deep motivation/conviction ) to stop smoking 4 or 5 times, never managed to handle my 3 weeks later cravings, just not livable, I stopped going out to not start drinking 5 months ago, after 1 beer I just can't stop, and I can't go out without 1 beer I attempted to stop masturbation few times, after 3 days I'm just going crazy mentally/physically Last time I stopped playing video games, I was binging all the listed above, Working out 4/6 times a week, only habit I truely can enjoy and feel is worth letting myself going in. I'm doing good these days, but I believe some people like me are physically screwed, or at least need a huge and constant amount of efforts/research/test to balance themselves, from my perspective. Thanks for reading :)

@bigture

Ай бұрын

In additional to what Dr. Berg says about Niacin and NAD being helpful for overcoming addiction, I believe that NAC is also helpful, alongside, methylene blue and grounding. I believe that symptomatic of addictions is the inability to truly rest. I've found that taking methylene blue and sleeping grounded makes for extremely deep sleep. Our body is very resilient. Good luck on your journey towards good health!

@naimulpalok4253

Ай бұрын

If you're struggling with smoking try Zyn pouches I used to smoke a pack daily they helped me quit

@PBUH-SAW.

Ай бұрын

Don’t give up try and try again tomorrow is a other day I m sending you ❤and healings energy stay safe I m proud of you for trying 😘

@meggo6673

Ай бұрын

I will be praying for you. I know our church has a group for people recovering from all addictions. As I’ve spoken to many of them over the years, they’ve told me that the only true and lasting change comes through relationship with Jesus. This makes sense since we were designed to be in fellowship with Him and when we’re not, we resort to all kinds of other things to make us feel whole. I will pray that the Lord makes Himself real to you in a way you can’t deny and that He helps you turn from your addictions and gives you lasting peace. 💗

@GhANeC

Ай бұрын

You said you’re doing good these days. What improved all those things?

i'm 59 and used to drink pretty much every day 3-6 pints of beer. 4th of May last year i stopped, bought alcohol free beer for about 3 weeks, then stopped that too. hopefully i am done with it, my only regret is not doing it sooner.

@catonehere

26 күн бұрын

Regret nothing.

I agree. I am so tired of addiction being treated as a behavioral problem. It's an energy deficiency problem.

@silverhranch

Ай бұрын

More of a nutrient imbalance issue.

@amymccormick6568

28 күн бұрын

@@silverhranch which creates what, within the body? Energy deficiency.

@silverhranch

28 күн бұрын

@@amymccormick6568 True, it all works together.

@silverhranch

28 күн бұрын

True can't have one without the other, but nutrients are the precursors for energy production.

@sugarsore

28 күн бұрын

Lmao what the

I stopped smoking a month after I started the keto diet, I simply hated the taste and smell of cigarettes.

@jennymccullough9517

16 күн бұрын

And we were smelling you

I quit alcohol, smoking and drugs after years of trying. I tried many things, supplements, healthy food, exercise to overcome the physical problems, the one thing that worked best for me, by far was cold showers. Don't know if it will work for everyone but worth the try. Number 2 was fasting for 24 hours.

@tammyplourde2859

Ай бұрын

I find switching between hot and cold showers amazing! I can't do all cold yet, but switching back and forth really helps me.

@brianpan6453

19 күн бұрын

Very interesting.

Who else is having a smoke whist watching this...😂😂😂

@deshawnndlovu3795

9 күн бұрын

You wild bro 😂😂 Yeah me too.

@kingmaafa120

7 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

@shanafitsoul

2 күн бұрын

I don’t mean to be rude but this is my 1826373 addiction video and I smoked through most of them but I just put my vape in a glass of water and I’m 4 days off the thc which I’ve struggled with bad constant chain smoking addiction for the last 8 years. No I am finally not having a smoke LOL

@gatisjakobsons7288

2 күн бұрын

Everyday smoking cigarettes and thinking how to quit smoking 😂😂😂

I've been taking Niacin in doses of 250mg early morning before shower and at bedtime. The flush lasts anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes but I don't mind it knowing the true benefits of it. The flush proves it is working and gets easier as your body adjusts. Yes the redness, heat and tingling are intense however, your mind can make that much worse if you allow it too. Self-control is key not fear. Your body will thank you. Great video!!

@tammyplourde2859

Ай бұрын

I happen to love the flush!

I have a painful autoimmune disease and have been on opioids for over 20 years but when my insurance stopped paying for my regular meds and wanted me to start fentanyl or morphine, I quit all of it. It was a rough couple weeks but that was 4 months ago and I don’t have any desire to take anything. Pain is there but my head is clear.

@expectingthebeach2368

Ай бұрын

how did u get thru the withdrawel? well done btw

@breesechick

26 күн бұрын

How did you come off your medicine? Did you do a taper or just cold turkey? Congratulations 🥳

@mikeburney9282

21 күн бұрын

Your insurance wanted you to get on fety????? Wth.

I was 13 when I started drinking and smoking and now I’m 52 and are really feeling the effects but if I didn’t do it back in the day I would of been dead back then because I couldn’t handle anything Just me saying I hope everyone is healthy than me 😊 Love

سلام دكتور. شكرا لك على هاذه المعلومة التي نعمتنا بها. وبارك الله فيك

Unfortunately my addiction was Sugar! After lots of prayers to God, looking myself in the mirror and repeating that I need to say no to Sugar, and watching/listening to the numerous videos by the Dr. Berg that detailed the physical harm that Sugar causes to the body; I have finally overcome my addiction to Sugar!

@Drberg

Ай бұрын

Wow that's amazing!

I quit smoking crack weed alcohol and cigarettes all at the same time been clean for 3 years now and life is boring AF 😂

@dannyrock895

10 күн бұрын

you will be bored untill you don't find some better purpose in life

@savagecuppatea

10 күн бұрын

@@dannyrock895 I did you have no idea lmao 🤣 life is boring less colourful and slightly repetitive get up go to work eat food go to sleep and repeat for what id rather just go get high and enjoy life without a care in the world

@dannyrock895

8 күн бұрын

@@savagecuppatea trust me "i have idea" that's why telling you ;) wish you luck

@Mingonator87

Күн бұрын

@@dannyrock895yessss 💯🌌🕊️☮️🤩

Ex alcohol , nicotine and drug user here and these addictions have all been replaced with food. It’s so hard. Im glad I came across this video

@Drberg

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching the video. Have a nice day.

I'm currently in the hospital with a enlarged and bleeding seen. I am a full blown alcoholic, smoke like a chimney and smoke weed. Since I got in here I haven't even had a craving for any of them.

@aaroncarr-mackay2457

28 күн бұрын

@@OldManPaxusYT A quote I saw on a drop in center in Vancouver years ago said it well. "When the Pain of staying the same is less than the pain of changing,,,, something. Something.

@user-bn3ed4db3b

27 күн бұрын

If I were you, I'd take it very seriously, my brother died this year from liver failures in his sleep. He was only 41 but drank spirits habitually.. I wanted to take him out bush for a couple of months but I couldn't get him to agree.. I gave up 13 months ago and I will never drink again. It's a poison and I treat it as such.

@aaroncarr-mackay2457

27 күн бұрын

@@user-bn3ed4db3b I'm still in the hospital. But I had to switch to a hospital that cared. 6 days and my condition was just worsening. One night here and they all ready figured out way more

@Di-sg6mv

27 күн бұрын

@@user-bn3ed4db3b well, I quit 7 days ago, yet still have strong urges to start (although, I’m not going to). It plain sucks:(

@mattpaxton8247

26 күн бұрын

​@OldManPaxusYT how do you keep from clawing your eyes out when you csnt sleep due to restless leg syndrome?

The fact that we get free medical videos on KZread from Doctor Berg is truly a gift.., keeping the education and knowledge alive.

Thank you, Dr. Berg. Always coming through. Very informative. Happy health to everyone.

@Drberg

Ай бұрын

Glad to help!

You are by far my favorite channel on youtube. I've learned so much. It's really a shame that so many doctors, don't provide this kind of honest, fact providing information to their patients.

@Drberg

28 күн бұрын

Hello, thank you so much for your kind words and support. Keep going, and thanks for watching!

Keep sharing the helpful truths Doc so I can find alternatives to prescribed meds. Thankyou !

I quit smoking without consciously trying to for no reason. It’s like my body decided it was time. I just stopped buying them one day and never picked it up again.

@Drberg

Ай бұрын

Congratulations on quitting smoking! Keep up the great work!

Thanks Dr Berg. Hidden unhealed emotional wounds often play a direct role in substance abuse and over eating. Humanity suffers on the whole with feelings of being not good enough or unworthy. We also deal with trauma that often kicks us to seek a way out. It’s a vicious cycle. With eating, we overeat to protect ourselves if we’ve suffered from abuse or we eat to nurture ourselves if we didn’t feel loved as a child. There are many reasons people turn to alcohol and drugs but in my view not necessarily to get a boost of energy. I will try Niacin to see if it helps with my weight loss. Love you and your channel. You’ve helped tremendously. ❤

@IrishTexan09

Ай бұрын

Maybe if you had good nutrition, the feelings of worthlessness would be harder to have.

@aurasensor

Ай бұрын

Overeating is also an answer of the body to store excessive toxins. These increase as we write here, so to say...

Dr Berg, you are always putting out good knowledge we cannot get from our doctors. Most of them don't even know it.

Thank you doctor for the Post. Very good advice I want to try it.

Had so many addictions. Suffered from alcohol, porn use, shopping to make myself feel good and better. I let God take control of my life and started living for Him and He took away every addiction. Not overnight. Not without struggles but I have been sober for 2.5+ years and the other vices have gone away. I tried everything and nothing lasted long term until I let God lead and my wants/needs/dependencies decreased. God bless you all. Jesus is the answer!!!

@tammyplourde2859

Ай бұрын

Amen!

@oddlyaussie2798

28 күн бұрын

But.... Do you take niacin?

@Ashley-ds8jw

27 күн бұрын

Jesus is the only way! Happy to hear you are set free.

@dustin4344

27 күн бұрын

@DavidHRolex How did you let God take control? What specific things did you start doing and stop doing? Asking sincerely, I would like to do the same but can't figure it out.

@DavidHRolex

27 күн бұрын

@@dustin4344 One morning I was sick and tired of everything so I got on my knees and said the most heartfelt prayer I've ever said. I surrendered myself and my way of living and I asked God to help me with my character defects (like laziness, lack of self control, etc). For the next week I continued to pray and talk to God about giving Him my life and he delivered with miracles every day. I also listen to a lot of Christian praise music, am plugged into an amazing church group and have new church friends. It takes time but give your life to God and surrender your old ways 1 day at a time. IT WORKS!

Hi Dr Berg. My hubby is 69 years old. He just started to quit smoking. I’m going to tell him about the Niacin. Thank you for the info! 🤗

Very helpful information 👌thank you Dr. Berg

Thank you for your insightful videos, taking the time to do research and also providing an affordable alternative!

Dr Berg…you are a godsend 🙏🏼❤️

Such Great Information! I will share this with my friends here at the senior citizens building. We all can use help to continue to stay healthy. Good Morning Everyone 🌞

@Drberg

Ай бұрын

Thanks. Hope this will help your friends. Take care.

Our world needs this info badly and more than ever right now. Thank you and God bless you Dr Berg.

@Drberg

Ай бұрын

Most welcome!

I watch a lot of your videos and always find them interesting and helpful. Thank you.

Being a Muslim I tried to quit smoking several times and I couldn't and one day after Prayer I raised my hands and asked my Creator to Help me quit the bad habit and after that prayer I didn't even finish that last pack it was 2013 and still I can't stand the smell of cigarettes

@Piratemkalee

12 күн бұрын

God works wonders Tried to stop gambling on my on but i think it's more a spiritual war.may God help me too

@ASLAN-0122

12 күн бұрын

@@Piratemkalee Amen

i quit drinking coffee. it wasn't doing much for me anymore. i was tired of paying for it and tired of making it. at first i tried to replace it with tea but i don't really like tea. so i tried replacing coffee with hot water and it worked. drinking a steaming cup of hot water now.

@jazzpup8288

26 күн бұрын

Hot water works for me too. Helps sleep also. 😊

🙏🏻 thank you 🙏🏻 When I pray for help… you always post with an answer 💗

Crazy timing. My mom is 70+ and has been smoking for over 50 years. And She's finally going to try to quit for real next week. I'm gonna look into this.

@GhANeC

Ай бұрын

How was she planning on trying to quit? Let us know if you convinced her to add niacin to the plan please? And afterwards how it’s going.

@kalebcotter197

Ай бұрын

Her body could go into shock. Just be careful. Don't go cold turkey. Wein off. All the best

@DeborahThird-og1uo

Ай бұрын

Tell her we’re watching and waiting. 👁️👁️. hehe 👍

@Mattsavage69

27 күн бұрын

If she can’t stop then vape.

@NofirstnameNolastname

27 күн бұрын

@@GhANeC she is gonna start next week. Will get medication to help with the withdrawal. And her head is already too full for the niacin thing. She is going to follow a sort of course through the hospital.

I just woke up one day and quit

I was getting wasted on weed and whisky 3 times a week. I prayed and things happened that made me quit. I didn’t think I had a problem but I did. Now no depression, better mood and my mind turned back on. Also my mood is 10x better. Just pray

Thank you Doc absolutely brilliant knowledge and content I'm going to give it a try

Thank you! I’ve switched to a paleo diet, and I’m feeling better. I know my smoking addiction needs to go because I’m still not where I want to be energy wise. I still lack the motivation to exercise, which is my ultimate goal (ex gym junkie here). This has been very valuable information!

I'm only addicted to caffeine. I used to smoke and drink, but quit. Caffeine is the hardest for me to quit.

I had a LOT more than a “flush” . I literally thought that my skin was melting! I freaked out, and I was screaming. I didn’t realize what it was from. My husband made the connection. Thank God he was there, because he told me to get into a cold shower and I did. I was shivering from the cold, and still feeling like I was burning from the inside. I was in there for over 5 minutes before it finally subsided. I believe the whole episode was about 15 minutes. I didn’t know that there was a non-flush type of Niacin.

@nevastrong2850

Ай бұрын

Wow!!!

@Houdiin

Ай бұрын

I took 1 500 mg and turned into a lobster. My husband thought I was going to die. Mine didn't subside as soon as yours, it was hours !! I'm afraid to take it again even with low dose.

@vanitagomes3794

Ай бұрын

Did niacin make you feel like that your skin was melting

@mollycoburn866

Ай бұрын

I get that melting like a candle and flush when I go for a sprint 🏃‍♀️🥵

@rebelwithacause5217

Ай бұрын

@@vanitagomes3794 Yes. Thats what I said. To call it a “flush” is a gross understatement. I could only equate it to what it must feel like to have acid thrown on you, but no visible damage.

This was a nice video. You talked very clearly and to the point , i watched because i struggled with alcohol and smoking

Ooooo can’t wait for more videos. I struggle with smoking. Have for years. Just diagnosed with fibromyalgia and inflammatory arthritis. Curious if there’s a connection with niacin and removing central sensitization

I struggle with significant alcoholism and cigarettes. Hope I'll get a grip soon.

@myself4128

29 күн бұрын

Any time U feel Like Smoking or Drinking Just Grab a Clove &Chew it....Pray also &Thank me later!

@Geidi174

27 күн бұрын

​@@myself4128 Anytime you feel like smoking or drinking just touch grass is essentially this dumbasses' advice

@ormaybenot

24 күн бұрын

Hey, I say let's quit together. Both pf us are anons. I will quit first..(will share updates)

Changed that in sugar and coffee. Works good.

Hello Dr. Berg . It’s always nice to heard from you … Thank you so much!!! Could you tell us what kind of Niacin is good for every one you recommend please?

thanks for taking my comment, not sure if you did this because of my comment a few weeks ago but i asked for this

Thanks DR. BERG. 🙌 YOU AND YOUR AUDIENCE.. EVERYONE

@Drberg

Ай бұрын

Most welcome!

@Tomamomma

Ай бұрын

@@DrbergDo you think it could be safe to taper off Paxil at the same time I “taper on” methylene blue? Thank you!

Thank you for this. I REALLY needed it. You rock, Doc!!

@Drberg

25 күн бұрын

Glad to help!

I definitely needed to hear this. I've been trying to figure out a way to get back on the keto plan and redump the cigarettes. They're a nuisance. But it seems that every time I drop them, I end up doing the sugar or carbs again. It's quite frustrating. Hoping this helps🙏

Thank you Doc. I just started taking niacin from Standard Process. I'll start taking 3 a day instead of just 1 and go from there.

Good video for people struggling hope it works

dr berg i love your videos . i am a chemo patient and it.gave me menopause symptoms. i also smoke. is this supplement safe for chemo patients . i feel anxious mostly and i really want to quit smoking . thank you Dr Berg

“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” ― Albert Einstein

I love how I’m getting ahead of Dr Berg after years of listening to you😅😅😅 it’s been a month that I started B3 2000 and I also put my daughter on it. Helping with her OCD and anger issues.

@supergram7409

28 күн бұрын

Ocd is serious. They usually prescribe a benzodiazapine .

@imthebest4life

26 күн бұрын

@@supergram7409 yes. I know. I’m in touch with professionals in this field. Hormones imbalance and long story. I can’t jump into medication and ignore body’s need and environment impacts

I love the niacin flush. It helps if I have a cold. However it hasn't helped with addictions or energy, I didn't take a high enough dose. I have heard it can help you get off nicotine since it binds to the same receptors. I really want to try the high dose now. I'm hopelessly addicted to caffeine and nicotine lozenges, plus I don't have enough energy!!! If this helps I will be OVER THE MOON!!!!!!!

@Drberg

Ай бұрын

Yes, give it a try. Let me know how it goes.

@Annie-td9zz

Ай бұрын

Nicotine lozenges are way better than cigarettes (although they do have some unhealthy additives)., but nicotine is not actually bad - it’s in tons of vegetables! Have you tried p@tches? Less toxic. Niacin & nicotine patches sounds like a great way to fight things off!

@tammyplourde2859

Ай бұрын

There is some nicotine gum without additives.

Thanks, Dr. Berg very helpful

@Drberg

Ай бұрын

You are welcome!

Thank you, Dr. Berg. Good timing!

@Drberg

Ай бұрын

Sure thing.

Sounds exactly like me, already ordered a big bottle of Niacin. Going to try. Thank you!

@Drberg

Ай бұрын

Wonderful. Wishing you good health.

@kjamtx

Ай бұрын

@@Drberg Thank you Sir!

The real addiction is food. Thats one of the hardest ones to kick.

@pradyumnbharani7477

Ай бұрын

Fr I have it at least twice a day wtf

@dennisward43

Ай бұрын

Especially sugar and ultra-processed food..

@gray100

Ай бұрын

I gave up food 3 years ago. Water 2 years ago. Ive never felt better..

@StrongBodyandMind33

Ай бұрын

Nah, the real addiction is 🐈

@donnagarner6007

Ай бұрын

SUGAR🤯

Excellent info 💯. Thank you, Dr. Berg!

@Drberg

Ай бұрын

You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful!

Going to have to try this. I want to quit smoking. I've cut back to like 5 cigarettes a day. Thank you for your information.

The niacin flush is fun. Like an hour on a sunny beach!

@Nolberi

26 күн бұрын

Exactly 😂

@raghadalsuhail9464

2 күн бұрын

😂

Dr. Berg thank you for your Video on this topic and how about a Video on OPIOD ADDICTION for Many are trying to get rid of that and it's very hard physically with Withdrawl Symptoms. Whats the best way to kick that? Thank you for all you share with us always 👍🏻🙌🏻

@twenty1sportscards790

Ай бұрын

Agreed!

@expectingthebeach2368

Ай бұрын

it's hell for sure, any help appreciated

Knowledge is empowered. Thank you yet again, Doctor Berg

@Drberg

25 күн бұрын

Excellent!

Started on Niacin after watching your videos and others. There is a noticeable improvement. Across the board. I take the 500 MG prolonged release. I will try 2 a day now. I am 70.

Nicotine, Alcohol & Drugs is easy. Sugar is the tough one to stop.

@upyoursassmonkey

Ай бұрын

Ain't that the truth.

@MountainRancher

Ай бұрын

Agree! I stopped a 30 year nicotine habit and can’t shake sugar.

@user-qd4pw4bb7e

Ай бұрын

So true

@AthenaTheWolf

Ай бұрын

longest streak without sugar for me was an entire month before caving in to ice cream

@mollycoburn866

Ай бұрын

SUGAR OMG. What a beast!!! What is more interesting is I realised my EXTREME sugar cravings weren't even mine. It is actually the overgrowth of fungus in my body THANKS TO F*ING BIG PHARMA - I have been pumped full of antobiotics and medications that provided the perfect habitat for this fungus!!!! Its like having a symbiotic/parasitic relationship. Think Venom (like the movie)... has caused me to turn into a psychopath at times by overloading my liver and making me afraid of NOTHING... explains why youll hear me muttering - just eat the M&Ms... DO NOT EAT OTHER PPL!!! Omg what a disaster have we created with this antibiotics s**t. I have to starve my "Venom" , by avoiding sugar and anything that remotely reassembles sugar. Venom is angry. I am just constantly bewildered by herx reactions that NO GP HAS EVER WARNED ME ABOUT. Thank the lord for Dr Berg. You are a true hero! 😊

Thanks Lord I have no addictions. I only smoke and drink when I gamble.

@dmarr83

27 күн бұрын

Lol

@reality_is_the_key

27 күн бұрын

Hallelujah 😂

@siyamthandajuly8331

27 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂

Internet provides and re enforces addictions too

Thanks dr! going in to Niacin treatment today.

Everything in moderation~

Can you do a video on whether niacin supplements can hurt the liver? Because I’ve heard this and I think it also scares people away from niacin supplements. Thanks!

Thank you. This is a superb expertise on what's actually behind the cravings and why 🙏. Bravo 👏

@Drberg

Ай бұрын

You're most welcome!

@Drberg

Ай бұрын

You're welcome! I'm glad you found the information helpful.

Thanks for your vids Eric. I have picked up great info from you.

@Drberg

27 күн бұрын

You're welcome! Glad you found them helpful.

I was addicted to soda without knowing it. Then I tried not drinking soda and I was going crazy. It took two months of not drinking soda before my addiction went away.

I never had a problem with cigarettes, alcohol, or drugs of any kind. My biggest addiction is food, specifically junk food. I have multiple diseases like diverticulosis, fatty liver disease, and gastritis because of it. Before I started dieting in December, I felt like I was on the verge of death every single day. It was like a perpetual flu. Breathing was harder, walking was harder, even thinking was harder. I'm just about to close out my 4th month of dieting and am 56 pounds down. 20 minutes of moderately intense cardio daily with a 1500-1800 calories per day diet is doing wonders. I haven't been able to completely cut out junk food, but I have ditched soda, liquid calories, fast food, and bakery junk for good. Hopefully good health is in my future. I still get pains in my body, but they're much more manageable than before. Exercise has also been a miracle in my fight against anxiety and insomnia.

@dianitagh

29 күн бұрын

I really admire you. Keep your self strong!!!

Dr. Berg, when i saw this video I got very excited. I watch your videos regularly and was recently searching them for joint health/ carpal tunnel issues and came across Niacinamide through your videos. I needed a joint issue addressed and i thought it would help me with mood. Dr Berg, i also am struggling with a terrible addiction and it is something i am desperate to address. It is one of the most insidious addictions. My question is, will Niacinamide work? I bought some recently and ive sort of stopped taking it in favor of other things. Will Niacinamide work the same aa Niacin for helping me through withdrawals? Please let me know. Im at wits end. So much is on the line and this info could help greatly.

Dr Berg, what form of niacin do you recommend? Is there a brand you prefer as well?.. Thanks!

I loved the flush. Then there were too many mainstream articles showing that niacin doesn’t really help but can affect the liver and raise Hba1c and Lp(a)? So I started bookending my weekly or biweekly niacin trip with Berberine (maybe 4 hrs before and after to deal with the sugar dump?) and NAC to protect my liver. All this was fine, and doing my niacin was like getting a deep tissue massage for my muscle soreness. Recently I have slowed down because I find niacin before my cardio impairs my output and if I don’t workout on that particular day, it causes insomnia. Also I figure I need to let my muscles go through soreness, doms, and inflammation without antioxidants and this chemcial masaage to reap the full benefit of my workout. Hormesis or whatever. So now I use niacin very sparingly. 😢

@Annie-td9zz

Ай бұрын

I use niacin before a detox bath & the 2 together work great.

When I quit smoking cigarettes at 22 years old I would actually buy a pack of cigarrettes and destroy them. Pick up a ciggerrette and rip it apart. So as to say "I don't smoke cigarettes I rip them up in my hands." If I pick up a cigarette now I'll tear it up. 🚭 I'll never forget before I quit A friend of mine he saw me smoking and he asked me : What's wrong with air?

You need a reason to give anything up. I had both my knees replaced in 2022, and my wife ( who is a nurse) casually mentioned to me a few weeks after my first surgery that alcohol won't help with inflammation. Haven't touched a drop in 20 months. Wasn't the plan, just happened. Feel better for it.

I like this new infographic style of editing videos, very good 💯

@Drberg

Ай бұрын

Alright! Thanks for the feedback!

This is true, Dr Berg. I did quit nicotine years before I found your channel. It was hard but possible for me as I took a good quality B Complex back then while incorporating other practices such as mindfulness meditation, physical exercise and learning other disciplines that involve mental concentration and focus which helped me overcome successfully. Quitting nicotine and sugar have been the best decisions ever with formidable good results. Thanks for your continuous helpful content 🙏🏻