This is one of my favorite stories youve ever done Mark. I got my 7th year clean last July and hearing this mans story I heard so many parallels to my own life, up until the schizophrenia part. I dont know enough about that subject. But the things he said, im going to remember.

@goodanytimej8688

9 ай бұрын

@SaltySassy hell yeah! Seriously congrats to your son! My mom was a huge part of my recovery! When it started she wouldn't let me in her house. My rock bottom was my mom, knowing I'd be sleeping outside, dropping me off at a park for the night, only to come pick me up in the morning to go to the clinic, i apologize to her all the time for putting her through that, because i know she stayed up all night worrying, but i needed it. Now 7, years, later I went back to school, got a degree, a job in the field, a car, and she was there every step of the way! She drove me every morning back at the beginning. With mom's like you and her, we WILL succeed and achieve sobriety😁 take care, and God bless you and your son!!

@hollydisanto9148

9 ай бұрын

Congratulations on 7 years of recovery. 🙏

@goodanytimej8688

9 ай бұрын

@@hollydisanto9148 thankyou very much🙂

I’m proud of you Billy. Keep up the good work

@she_boppin

9 ай бұрын

Agreed

Billy is definitely going to go far… he holds himself accountable and that’s huge for recovery!

@John_Connor556

9 ай бұрын

Indeed 💯

@roccocoyote

9 ай бұрын

he needs a podcast

Keep it up Billy. I have faith in you like a lot of others. You don’t see many survivors of fentanyl. Lord please be with him on this journey.

4 months is a huge step Billy. Keep up the fight. You're worth it.

Proud of you Billy! It’s not “just” 4 months , be proud of that,thats an amazing accomplishment!! I also admire your creative thinking and I hope you can achieve the goals you want to in your life ! You got this !!❤

It so nice watching an interview where someone is clean and full of hopes and dreams for an amazing future!! Get it Billy!!

Rooting for you Billy!! None of what you said sounded "crazy", just...genuine and heartfelt. Wishing you all the best. Go and chase those dreams. Keep thinking outside the box. The world needs it!

Billy would be a great social worker. He's so passionate about people and has such valuable insight and experience, an intact moral compass. keep healing Billy!

He is cool and interesting and smart. If he read the comments, I'd want to tell him that working a job 9 to 5 is an excellent window to meet interesting and different and healthy mindset people AND to get connections, opportunities and maybe even gain real friends, because when you change the environment and find another niche, then the whole new horizons open up. I'd suggest to at least try a job 9 to 5 for 3 months, decide to give your best and give 100% and see what happens. That would be a great test and most probably a success to climb the ladder of self employment eventually. Good luck and all the best man! 😊

@ManufacturedCrises

9 ай бұрын

I second this. Great advice

@cornflakegirl1718

9 ай бұрын

I agreed.

Billy if you stay clean you'll NEVER have to quit again. You have a gift for connecting with people.

@JediHorton

23 күн бұрын

Thank you.. lol if you only knew , 😜

Billy I’ve never touched a street drug. I wanted to tell you that many of the things you have said are being talked about and you’re not crazy. You are inquisitive and observant Please consider coming back for an update only if the environment isn’t going to contribute to a relapse. From today’s interview I understand you have brought mark some of his interviews. Thank you. I pray for your continued success and wish all the best in life to you. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

He describes well what a trauma to the head can cause to the brain which is schizophrenia like symptoms. Every person experiences things differently, i'm glad he is conscientious about his actions.

Dude seems like a good person, I really appreciate his candid story. I wish him well.

Great interview! Billy you're not too old and you're already doing great things by telling your story! You are capable of great things. I mean it when I say you are gonna go places!!

I pray that the FEAR of using again NEVER leaves you 🙏🏼

@love2hateme712

9 ай бұрын

Amen.., so important & vital....he can stayed stop!!!❤

Hey brother, for your ear, you just described going deaf. You hear all of that because it's and auditory hallucination. Sounds bad, but it's semi typical, happens with roughly 16% of adults with hearing damage. Your brain has spent 20 plus years processing sound input from that ear. Now that it's gone/ greatly reduced,your brain fills in the space,similar to ghost pain in an amputated limb.

@rollinggoronable

9 ай бұрын

My dad is deaf in one ear, he hears noise like static, people talking(but kind of in murmurs and cant make out actual words) random certain pitches(high and low), amd hears music, he hears old timey jazz. Get some hearing aids my man, if u can afford. Sadly, the healthcare system is fucked and doesnt cover hearing aids

@Seven-Seven-77

9 ай бұрын

@@rollinggoronableyou have just explained my situation, not heard the music for a while and if I’m producing this I’m amazed as I can string 2 words together or even remember a tune - definitely weird, iv never had a doctor mention to me ‘it’s normal’ or even it’s not ‘uncommon’

@rollinggoronable

9 ай бұрын

@Seven-Seven-77 hey brother, sorry to hear that you've got hearing damage, my ears are getting worse too. It's scary. Its kinda messed up, people dont really care about hearing loss. Doctors dont know much unless they're an ENT. It's a disability like anything else, but it doesn't really get recognized. People just treat it like it's a natural thing. It's a very sad and isolating disability. My dad is often left out of conversations because he can't keep up with what people are saying. I hope you can get some good hearing aids man. Much love your way.

@Copper1957

9 ай бұрын

My Mother has Meniere's disease in both ears and tinnitus in one. She lip reads through years of learning. She struggles with low frequency, but by no means is she mentally ill or Schizophrenic. You seem of sound mind and I wish you all the very best for the future Billy, you deserve it brother 💙🍀💪👏

good to see billy smile warmly at the end. good on you man! :)

Really really really hope someone is going to offer this man opportunities so that he can live a meaningful and purposeful life. Liked this interview very much!

I know Billy personally from South Florida. I tell you what I've never met a person who can make money with absolutely nothing. He really has great potential. Keep it up Billy. Stay Fucking Clean - one of your brothers is still keeping tabs on you.

@samhatch1657

9 ай бұрын

954?

You don’t sound crazy Billy, more people believe you then you think. Stay strong, keep going and God Bless 💖

@mandywhite8668

9 ай бұрын

I was coming to say basically the same thing.

When he made the comments about the chemicals allowing a person to experience different frequencies… I have made a comment in a conversation amongst friends what if some people on drugs are not “crazy” and they really have unveiled/unlocked themselves from the shield we possibly have placed on us… idk conspiracy but maybe true . I love this interview Great job on being sober ❤

@D-Reality

9 ай бұрын

There's definitely something magical about drugs. There's plenty of information out there. The ancient and modern Shamans have shared a lot.

@savanna4127

9 ай бұрын

I love this perspective. I just feel something different when I read it.

"Im capable of big things, I have big dreams. If somone would believe in me, if I would believe in me, I could accomplish those things." "If you could shine a $h!t id shine" Ive watched alot of your videos mark, and ive seen and heard some crazy things, but im gunna remember those

You remind me of my brother, Kyle. He’s just over 5 years sober. Stay up, Billy. Your soul knows you deserve to thrive, and will find its purpose. You’re meant for incredible things, and have the compassion and empathy to genuinely help people. Furthermore, you are not crazy, most people simply don’t dig that deep because they may not want the answers, or worse, never begin to ask the questions. They’re in a weird place too, but at least we KNOW how weird it is without normalizing the weirdness. Much love, other brother from another mother… I know you will find your tribe. We out here. ❤ (Edited to add) Dave Chapelle once said something that really stuck with me in those moments of feeling out of place. Basically, he said that to call someone crazy is dismissive. Just because you don’t understand doesn’t make anyone else crazy. I paraphrase.

Yes Billy, proud of you dude...keep it going! love and strength to you

My man the way you speak and express yourself is so humble and honest much love and respect

Thanks for this hope and light! Billy you're doing it! I'm happy to see you've made it clean off Fentanyl this long, one day at a time until it's as far behind you as you've come. You're clearly an intelligent person and can offer the world so much, just by being you. Thank you again for sharing your success!

You're a hero to many. Millions of us have been down tge same road.. most are still trying to get another chance. Never go back!. Keep kicking ass

Congratulations BILLY! Your a Great example of recovery. I'm clean 2years off meth.

Wishing him all the best on his journey with his sobriety. 👍😊

Mark this dude is a solid....great interview

Great interview Billy. Proud of you. Congrats on your sobriety! Wishing you all the best.

So happy to see a follow up from someone who got clean!

He could be a counselor of many if he stays clean, He could talk like he likes to do with ppl that is in need of someone to listen to them, and talk to them.

Hell yeah dude. Keep your mind right & take it one day at a time. You got this! Excited for all you’ll learn about yourself and others on your sobriety journey. ❤

You sir are, an intelligent man with a beautiful heart. May God continue to shower you with mercy and grace. I love that you are clean!

How I wish Rebecca could do this!! Be forever proud of yourself Billy ❤

Wow!! Congratulations!! To you Billy!! Keep up the good positive work! We need more ppl out here like you and no ur not crazy dont let anyone ever try to convince you of that never!! Just bcuz some ppl may think or act differently theres no reason for labels or wrong diagnosis....bcuz ive been wrongly diagnosed my whole life...on probably every single med out there..and alot of the meds destroyed me not only mentally but physically....so no meds im not crazy but its interesting that I have aspergers since i was born my parents never told me....and now i have a 3 year old nephew i just met for the first time and he's literally a genius but also has aspergers same with my dad who went on to be an engineer for his life career...if I would've known n not been "shamed" by society my family at times dr ect...i really think i could've done something big in life...i used to resent my parents for letting me go thru life like this but im older now n forgave them...keep being you!! Theres nothing wrong with that..in fact just by listening to you speak i think u would be awesome at being some kind of advocate or counselor to ppl like us...youll find ur way it doest happen overnight but stay on that right path....just like u had said its never to late!! Im 42 yrs old myself just realizing alot about myself n have similar feelings about it "being to late" nope! Never!!! Those are our demons in our heads talking

Billy, you don't sound crazy...And I love feeding my brain and always learning. Astronomy I loved in college. To stimulate your mind with science is my thing as well. Great to learn new mind-blowing things in science and Astronomy is ever changing. Neal is the man! Stay here and keep engaged with your passion. You'll make it! Another "Don't judge a book by its cover"...💙🌎 Hope you find what you're looking for. ✌️

Proud of you Billy! Praying for you and your continued recovery

He's a very interesting individual. I can agree homeless could be perfect guinea pigs. Hes also very correct, everyone has their own frequency. Some people call it an aura.

Rooting for you Billy! ❤️ I feel everything you said very deeply!!

💪 💙✌️🤗 Billy! Thanks for sharing, brother.

Damn just 3 months off and you can see how much more clear he is and healthy looking. Its amazing. Just 3 months. Keep it up billy!

I applaud Billy for making an effort. Keep up the good work Billy. I wish you the best!

Another one of your more enjoyable interviews

Many people would like not to have a "9 to 5" job but we have to pay the bills.

Very insightful, thank you

Thank you for sharing!

Proud of you. Feels good lisent to motivations stuffs

Great messages - best wishes Billy!♥️🙏🏻

Good for him! Awesome! He's very intelligent and very aware and interesting. Hope he stays on the straight and narrow 🙏....

God bless this man. He’s made such a good change

Over 3 years clean from 12 years of this shit. I recall my first 6 months of getting sober as a painful but spiritual awakening. Your coping skills have to be on point bc the drugs are not there to comfort you. You start reflecting on your regrets and wonder “who am I?” I would drive around town to my old spots feigning but never picked up. You have to hold on long enough and realize every day it gets easier. I had more trouble with ppl trusting me and assuming I was still in drugs. That shit don’t matter as long as you are clean and willing to accept change. Good job bro keep going. There is a beautiful life waiting for you if you want it. ❤

Billy, I totally understand what you're implying, about what you said about conspiracy....it's not conspiracy, it's truth! I agree with everything you said and have been learning a little about frequency. My husband and I have had experiences with sound frequency so I understand exactly what you were conveying. It's too much for me to type out to explain here, but we have absolutely had a few experiences with it as well. I would say that you are at a higher level of understanding "truth" than most folks. I wish for you a blessed life.

God Bless you, Billy....we're all PROUD OF YOU....i wish you all the luck in the world.

Wow, you're amazing. I really pray that you continue to be on a sober life. Cause you're a pretty intelligent person.

Thank you Billy. 🔮👍🏼👏

You're NOT too old Billie....Go for it Little Brother (I'm 65 and firmly believe this)!!

Great job Billy!! Continued success with your sobriety!!

Keep fighting the fight bro ❤

Thank you Billy, 4 riding the ride, and surviving…❤❤❤

I totally believe you brother. I’m no doctor but I don’t think it’s schizophrenia. You’re just paying attention.

He is one of the

You’re a bright light, Billy … anything but crazy! ❤

So very proud of him. Too many addicts out there not willing to give up the codependency and the excuses of that lifestyle.

Billy!!!! This is fucking awesome to hear bro!!! I’m sooo happy for you

Nice work Billy! You seem like a good guy & would be interesting to chat to. Love from the UK 💜🖤💜

Billy, I am so proud of you. You are an incredible human and I am rooting for you!!! I believe in you! I hope you believe in you!!!

Keep on the good track Billy!

Man brother. I agree, even 5 8mg strips of suboxone wouldn’t help me with withdrawals from fentanyl. It’s gotta be some sort of synthetic opioid that doesn’t hit the same receptors. I’ve been clean going on a year now and I detoxed very hard by mistake. I ended up taking a suboxone wayyyyy too soon and kicked myself into precipitated withdrawals which was by far the worst experience of my life. Fuck opioids and drugs, I’m never turning back. Ever.

Keep up the great work Billy we are rooting for you!!!

Well done keep on that road to a good life.

I wish him all the best!

Keep taking good care of yourself, Billy!

Wish you the best ☺️

Keep Strong Billy All the best & God Bless PS I like talking to people about interesting ideas and topics too and I fully understand what you mean about some people just don’t enjoy talking about those things and I don’t know why. I think some people are just afraid to discuss things like ‘the universe and meta physics and spirituality’ and have an inquisitive mind to what to learn new things. Anyway thanks again for sharing your story and best of luck brother.

Addicts are among the smartest people I’ve ever met. I would bet that addicts are more intelligent than the general population as a group or cohort.

@HappyMemoryy

9 ай бұрын

Maybe intelligent people, are more likely to become addicted. o O

Excellent progress, Billy. Your spirit is impressive. *Forge ahead*

My psychiatrist was telling me how bad the fentanyl epidemic in the U.S.

Thanks Mark.

I think he would be a cool tattoo artist - Art and story telling

Billy! You're doing it! Just keep doing the next right thing and leave the results up to God. Much love, brother.

What a special human 💛

@JediHorton

23 күн бұрын

I'm no. One, special

Sweet Billy, is it possible that you are treating your mental illness symptoms with drugs? If so, that would make sense. You have a smart mind. May you continue to use your intelligence to help you move in a positive direction.🌻

You're very interesting! I love people like you who talk about things random people don't know anything about. God job with getting clean of Fentanyl, that's extremely impressive! As I've always said, I don't understand why people have so much respect for lawyers, doctors and people with degrees. Almost everyone can get a degree. What you've done however by getting yourself off Fentanyl, and last but not still staying off it - that makes you a person I respect very much. I know you didn't ask for any advice but I just have to say something. I'm all about loving the people we love. But you deserve to be looked after when you disappear. I know addiction change people. However some care and others don't. It's very admirable that you show your girlfriend unconditional love. But in my opinion there's nothing wrong with setting boundaries and ask for something out of people. If not, you're just being taken advantage of. In love there have to be a balance in my opinion. It's not right if one person gives and gives and shows love and the other one just takes and gives nothing back. Or doesn't even care. That's not love in my book. You want people to fight for you, care for you, love you for real. At least I do. When it came to what you're hearing in that one ear a lot of that sounds like what I hear. The radio station noise with bad reseption. The other sound, too, the one you made, I hear something similar. I'm quite sure that's tinnitus! The best of luck to you! If you want to stay clean, you'll make it. I'm quite sure you're determined enough to do that against all odds. Lots of positive vibes and love from Norway ❤️

I had that same thing happen to my hearing. Guess what? When I quit doing drugs, it went away.

Good luck Billy.x

Experience strength and hope. When you eliminate drugs, the good will fill you...❤

Humble yourself enough to start where you can get in per your areas of interest. Humility is a cornerstone of remaining sober. If you do that, you can climb into achievements you'll be happy you earned and you'll be less likely to sabotage them.

This dude is pretty smart, well spoken and well aware.

Good job Billy I was on heroin for 20 years I’m 20 months sober I am on methadone but methadone saved my life

Very interesting ideas about frequency and communications. I think you're on to something Billy.

Billy is absolutely correct about our bodies being antennas. Frequency interference is a technology that's been around for a very long time now.

Love this guy!!!

great interview . he’s pretty intelligent

Keep coming back !! 😉

Good for you Billy!! Good luck. You can do this :))

I was on the patches for 9 months and I made my Dr take me off I lost 100 lbs in 6 months. I had 37 side effects and it never felt good taking it, I cried and was sick could not take care of my kids thank God for my husband. I have been on every pain medication there is and never had any side effects until this nasty drug. It should be taken off the market its not for pain other than cancer.

Love this guy.❤