The 6 Steps Necessary to Overcome Any Addiction, as Shown in the Greatest Hey Arnold Episode Ever 

Older shows really tried to help children understand the problems of the world . We need more shows like that

Arnold is really the kind of character that we need more of nowadays. His philosophy is that he always looks on the bright side because somebody has to and I agree.

"If you want to change your life, focus not on fighting the old but building the new" - Socrates

I was an alcoholic for 5 years and I finally got help at rehab after getting arrested for DUI. Trust me, its not easy to overcome an addiction of any kind, but its not impossible either! Thanks for this video! There is help and hope out there! You just gotta want it for yourself!

Hey Arnold is an underrated show, it dealt with alot of serious issues.

I relapsed three weeks ago on alcohol after two and half years sober. I even went on a drinking binge yesterday and tried to end it all to smother over some pain that came back to haunt me over the weekend, on top with other pressures that have been brewing up over the last few months. To see this video recommended to me now is just incredible. Sometimes the algorithm can be something at times. I'm trying my best to conquer my addiction, as I don't particularly enjoy drinking and use it to punish myself.

I feel for chocolate boy because... I was an addict who was similar to him. I was addicted to food and sweets and it started affecting my health. I can confirm that addiction is rough physically and mentally, so quitting it is hard, but liberating when you beat it. I did it for my son. I didn't want to be an eataholic who was too fat and unhealthy to be with him. This motive was a godsend.

Arnold is seriously such a great person. I don't know any little kid who would sacrifice their time to help someone overcome an addiction after previously betraying their faith and lying to them. His tactics for getting chocolate boy to quit display just how much empathy he felt for his situation. The fact that Arnold understood how someone could relapse but still be worth helping and was able to give chocolate boy a second chance also shows a great level of psychological maturity.

I really need this to help overcome a certain adult rated addiction👀 people say it’s normal for teenagers to do it but I’m tired of it and I’m sick of it I wanna stop so I’m gonna do my best to overcome this addiction 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

Currently battling an addiction to R34 and this is one of the few videos that made me nearly tear up. This motivates me more to beat this addiction. Wish me luck bois

Maybe you can talk about the Hey Arnold episode where Arnold helped Harold lose weight. That episode also had a really great message. It could be a great way to encourage people to not be ashamed of their bodies and to help motivate them to live a more healthy life style. Some people are ashamed of their bodies, including me. I admit my weight loss journey didn't have a great start. I started earlier than I wanted to because a doctor's appointment revealed I'm pre-diabetic. I just most stop eating, which was NOT a good thing to do and I did it out of mild depression, as well as exercise more. But then after a while, I started losing the weight the right way (i.e. stop eating big dinners, exercise more, and stop frequently eating fast food) and now I'm currently in the best shape of my life. I'm not at my goal yet, but I'm still gonna keep doing what I've been doing (as well as keeping an open mind to anything else that could help).

Arnold Shortman was always someone I looked up to as a kid. Love him so much. I try very hard to remember the lessons I learned from this wonderful kid.

I think that Chocolate Boy's nanny got sick and died but Chocolate Boy didn't want to admit it. If she merely moved away, she still could have called or wrote to Chocolate Boy and his addiction to chocolate wouldn't have been half as severe.

I really appreciate that this episode addresses that you shouldn't reward yourself with the very thing that you're trying to quit. It can make your efforts feel hollow and meaningless.

I did want to mention a few things, since I am a therapist and have worked closely with individuals with moderate to severe co-occurring disorders (I do not like this term, however, this is what it is called. I prefer the word concerns rather than disorder). The most important step that is missing is acknowledging there is an addiction. This was lightly touched on in the video, but this is the first and biggest step. As long as the person does not see the addiction as a concern, problem or preventing them from living and enjoying life, there is no way they can work through the addiction. Just like any other concern in this world, if the person does not have awareness or refuses to admit there is a concern, that concern is nowhere close to being worked through. So before anything, understanding and acknowledging there is an addiction in the first place is very important. Also, it’s important to be compassionate to ourselves and others if they have an addiction, because the brain tricks our rewards system (producing dopamine, which makes us feel happy and/or relaxed) and thus tricks the body into thinking and feeling that we can not survive without the source of the addiction. Overtime, the brain adapts and thinks that without the substance/activity, just like water and food, we won’t survive, which is why people will go through withdrawal. The brain and body literally can not tell the difference between wanting and needing something. It is not a person’s fault that they can not stop the addictive behavior and it takes a lot of discipline, support from others, learning more positive coping skills and self-care etc to work through an addiction. So be kind. Some addictions are linked to trauma and some people use substances/activities to cope through difficult and painful experiences, because that might have been taught to them as the only way to deal with their problems (usually learned and observed by their family and/or loved ones). Also, to a certain extent, we all have addictions. It may not be as severe as what others go through, but cellphones, social media, food etc. can all be addictions. So if you have an addiction and/or know someone with an addiction be kind to yourself and others. Don’t blame or get mad at yourself/others for something you/they are clearly struggling. Instead empower them and encourage them. By validating your own and others’ experiences and feelings, you are helping them to understand and accept themselves (Note: themselves and their feelings; not their behavior).

My best friend has a smoking addiction, so this video really helps, hopefully I can offer him help to overcome his addiction

Thank you for making this. People need more positive messages like this video.

Strangely enough this video comes out 27 Days after I last took any drug. I'm on that journey and learned many things through relapse and experience by myself. It's the motivation to do it for me, finally wanting to live clean from the bottom of my heart that finally gives me the feeling it's the last time I took them. It's hard and it will become even harder working on my underlaying problems later that year but no matter what happens, I need to continue going forward. After 5 years of Polytox addiction, I'm gonna be and I'll come far in life. I know and feel it.

So, nobody gonna comment about how he perfectly combined music from SM64 and OOT to make a great video?

I did something similar with alcohol. It's been a everynight thing for almost a decade. Went 4 months sober and now have spend the last 2 months on and off binging. I'm staring to miss how things were during those 4 months sober so I been slowly decreasing my alcohol intake over the past week so the withdrawals won't be as bad

Arnold is honestly one of the greatest characters in animation. He and this show taught me so many things when I was a little kid, he was the first character to show me that there's many ways to solve problems, both others' and your own, that aren't just exercise or school. This and the Pigeon Man episode have a special place in my heart cause it shows that everyone can overcome any obstacle or regain faith (even if just a little bit) if they've got someone like Arnold by their side. We all should try to be more like Arnold.

I'll never forget the moment I saw Helga's mum with that "smoothie".

One of my biggest fears is being lactose intolerant but at least I’d still be able to eat vegan chocolate

I remember this episode and it hits me harder as an adult who has witnessed a loved one struggle with addiction. The creators of Hey Arnold were pretty ballsy in making this episode, tackling a serious topic that made it palatable enough for kids.

Thank You. This Was The Wake Up Call I Needed To Realiz I Have Addiction To Wasting Money The Feeling When You Get Money And You Can Waste It On What Ever Dosent Mean I Should Waste It On What Ever. Plus My Root Of My Problem I When I Was Growing Up I Was Poor Not That Much Money To Waste On Toys That I Wanted, And Only A Month Ago I Started Using Money I Didnt Have. Ive Paid It Off But Im Going To Take These Steps And Learn To Better My Self. And If You Are Reading Thank You. Im 17 At My Age Or Younger You Must Learn To Control Your Spending Habbits Or They Will Control You.

I almost cried watching this. Youre so right about sleeping on hey Arnold. As a kid I didn't catch on to it because the topics and overall themes were different but as an adult, I definitely see myself rewatching this. Thank you for making a video on this because beating addiction is possible but not easy.

Hey Arnold is a masterpiece of a show, best cartoon ever.

I love this video. ❤️ I for one have been battling with an addiction myself. While I can't say I've completely moved on from it, it's at the point where I barely rely on it at all now. It's been 28 days and it's been going well. I have a goal to hit 30 days without it, but the truth is I wanna just get rid of it completely so I guess I'm off to a great start. 👊

Hey Arnold was def underrated that's one of realest cartoons everyone went through their struggles in mostly every episode. That's why till this day is my top 5 favorite cartoons

Love yourself first and most Believe in yourself Quitters never win and winners never quit Don't give up and never give in Ignore those who try to discourage you Hang on to your dreams Take care of yourself Take control of own destiny Keep moving forward Stand up for yourself Stand tall and be brave Stay strong Act of kindness people

i remember being OBSESSED with this show 😭

You should do a video about the Christmas episode when Arnold tried to reunite Me. Hyunh with his daughter after they were separated by the Vietnam War.

Even though I don't watch you that much. I believe you are the best RU-vidr.

Arnold is good therapist 👱‍♂️

The combination of Hey Arnold! and soundtracks from N64 games was a nostalgia overload for me 💕

Hey maybe you should do a video about the episode when helga went to therapy.

Thank you for this episode. This motivates me to continue preserving and to keep fighting. For those who are struggling with addiction, you’re not alone, don’t give up and keep moving forward.

Oddly enough, I remember watching this show on Nickelodeon as a kid growing up in the Bronx. The show dealt with a lot of issues - from addiction and therapy to relationship problems and bullying. I wouldn't say the show was underated at that time. It was pretty popular. But I would never though of getting addicted to alcohol at 19 3/4 years old going on 20 and quiting last summer at the age of 34 1/2 going on 35. I was able to quit this addiction by getting help online thru peer-support groups on Reddit and RU-vid. I'm still with them to this very day. As of now, I am 474 days sober. Watching parts of this episode where Arnold tries to help Chocolate Boy overcome his eating addiction for the first time in over 20+ years has taken me back in time. And I wanna thank you for using episodes dealing with serious issues from old TV shows. Keep up the good work! I look forward to see more videos from you. Thanks for reading this!

to me that episode was the darkest and strongest one. after my 3rd relationship: that i said in the past damaged me. in the beginning i was doing good after i left her but out of nowhere, i became addicted to adult activities and alcohol. i told myself and everyone i was ok and fine but i didnt realize i wasnt. after the adult activities stopped and i got addicted to alcohol more and almost died from it. the next day i planned a workout schedule and the day after that i went to it. i worked out, eat right, drink more water and coffee, got rid of the half/empty bottles i had and lastly fought hard. i had small withdraws but it didnt win. at times i bought a 6 pack but has 1 or 2 of it and thats it. a addiction is like a enemy in us trying to win, dont let it when. always remember that you have loved ones and most of all love for yourself to be more from your past to be more tomorrow. there is a difference between a reward and "REWARD": a reward is like having a small amount and keep it modest: at least in my book. a "REWARD" is something you deserve more and need and puts you back at step 0 not 1. was it getting off the addiction hard a bit but listen to certain songs and band as i worked out also thinking about the damage and the others around me, i kept fighting and pushing. in the end the always remember you can win if you remember what you have and who you are

If you are so addicted to something that you are willing to do humiliate yourself, go dumpster diving, or even hitchhike under a bus just to have whatever it is that you want, that should be a sign that you need help to overcome the addiction.

I hope this video will help me get off of my addiction!

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I struggled with alcohol for a time but im not even kidding when i say I'd rather struggle with alcoholism than my ongoing issue with the Hub. To put this out there for the world is such an uncomfortable thing to talk about but I'd rather put my self in a position of embarrassment than for people to continue thinking that pornography addiction isn't a real thing and isn't damaging to the humane psyche. For you kids out there reading this, that stuff truly does ruin your self esteem and is as toxic as an abusive relationship if you rely on it and allow yourself to believe it's a healthy alternative to finding a relationship

An episode of another Nickelodeon cartoon named As Told By Ginger, had an episode called "Stuff'll Kill Ya" where Ginger feels pressured by her schoolwork, and forces herself into a coffee addiction in an attempt to keep up. While it might not be as uplifting as this Hey Arnold episode, I can relate to that episode a little more.

I remembered that episode when I was a kid. I loved chocolate, but not in an addicted way.

My aunt has an addiction to smoking but she doesn’t do it in front of me ! I hope she’d quit someday ! Love ya ! 😋😁❤️

I really like this and the episode where Helga went to see a shrink. I had to see one as a kid for depression. And it was just nice to see that in a cartoon.

this entire youtube channel is criminally underrated

This might be the first time I've heard someone call Hey Arnold "underrated". It played a core part in my childhood any many of the people I grew up with, but that could just be a regional/cultural thing. Either way I'm glad you got around to watching it because it definitely is up there with shows like Sesame Street when it comes to teaching kids heavy topics in ways that will make sense to them. It's a fantastic show that I'm glad is still being talked about to this day.

0:15 Man I miss that theme song😌. Gone are the days where cartoons are watchable 💔

Song in the conclusion bringing me back to my Rock Band 2 days haha

Even if this doesn't end up helping me, I want to thank you for making this

In my opinion, Hey Arnold is the greatest non-Avatar show in the history of Nickelodeon. (As incredible as SpongeBob was in its prime, there was eventually a huge decline. Hey Arnold was much more consistent.)

I’ve been binge watching Hey Arnold …my older sister passed away in 2005 and she really liked this show and I say to myeslf “I wonder why she liked it” 💜🙏🏾

Jared Leto Requiem of dream movie gave us a life lesson on addiction problems

What a good episode and video

Jesus Christ I am a drug addict and it's the first time I've confirmed that my addiction is a problem. shame I don't have anyone to rely on.

Great video from our RU-vid psychologist.

I've been addicted to Ritalin during my high school days for over 5 years just to move on to alcohol and been abusing since then it's been over 12 years I drank everyday drinking sanitizer to cure the sickness losing my job I won employee of the year and now I have nothing addictions is not a joke I'm still struggling with what happened when i was young but im still trying,thank you this video helped alot

Your video/this episode analysis is giving me genuine motivation to try quit my addiction, self harm. I've never been able to see this perspective around addiction. Thank you 💞 Edit: update I've researched 40 days clean!

Nice video, I've been dealing with masterbation for quite some time now and I want to stop but I keep getting tempted. This has helped me a bit on finding hope so thank you

Is it ironic I'm addicted to watching youtube videos, and am watching this to procrastinate?

The 6 steps to overcoming addiction for Christians: A. Don't do it alone 1. Delete and throw it all away. Block those websites 2. Have the fear of the Lord. Fear sining against God. Be scared of what you could/have become from the addiction 3. Focus your eyes on Jesus, and replace the addiction with spending time with Him 4. Uncover the trauma behind the addiction (if there is any) 5. Overcome the addiction by doing it for God. Be motivated by the love of God 6. Replace the negative and condemning thoughts with happy and hopeful thoughts. “I can be happy. I can be free. I can rely on Jesus. He loves me and empowers me to overcome the addiction. There is freedom in Christ. I am not alone.”

Being to happy makes people not normal

I gotta say Arnold is getting his life better than me ... Sad how I didn't watched this cartoon back then despite seeing it flash on tv

Thank you for these beautiful thought provoking videos 💖

The old kids show were gold. They would teach us important things of life in a children friendly way. Sadly today's show are just for the entertainment for children

God bless everyone and have a good day,

I love the music you put in your videos 👍

wait you're making your videos based on this incredible show regular? Subscribed!

Loved this video, you go into such great detail!

Shit. Things got real in this show

i love the verse you put in the description, thank you for this video it really inspired me to keep going

I need someone I am comfortable to talk about my trauma to. Someone I can truly trust.

This might help me for the rest of life. Now i have to not get into the addiction(s) for 1 month.

This is why chocolate boy episode was my favorite to help and get rid of something that you know you can't control, struggle with lust stuff even a struggle it to this day since I was a child it's crazy, I still try to control it but in the end I always felt too so I just do the best I can, this is why I miss shows like these ack then where were those times 🤔

I see myself in chocolate boy w the radishes lol except I replaced deadly opiates w drinking. I'm correcting myself but it's hard. Psilocybin helps.

Im currently trying to quit nicotine ans its been very difficult thanks for this video at the prefect time

This was my favorite cartoon back in the day and I still watch it till this day and I'm 27 lol

Personally even watching the hook and getting embarrassed i still suffer on pornography and Masturabation yet im still another chance again to revive my own self I think for sure i didn’t do stuff for this video since getting relapses for sure but i think reminding myself this i can stop it

Keep it up on your work and this video and channel

gotta love the KH music

Hey Made2Express. I hope my idea to your next video might serve as an inspiration. I’m thinking you should do a video on Lightyear and discuss it’s themes.

Man, I really have to get rid of my food addiction.

This video finally made me disable nsfw content on reddit thank you

Awesome video, as always, thank you :)

You mean to tell you I went through 12 Steps when I could have just done half of that? I got ripped off lol great video as always!

I've been fighting in addiction to inhaling too much oxygen I used to go to the oxygen bar to get really high off the oxygen and even though still I walk around sometimes and take an extra big gulp of air it's just really hard.

Thank you for making this video. Hey Arnold is the best

last year when i was in 10nt grade I saw my these small bottles of a weed drink that my dad uses for muscle pain. So I drank one and started to feel good. Then I started to bring one to school just to get my mind off things. After drank one at school i started to act very strange towards my friends by saying dude feel how comfy this chair is or feel on how light my phone is then i started to talk about random stuff to the point where they were confused. Now I was at the point where i wanted more but I did not want my dad to be very suspicious so I tried to stop myself from this addiction for abut a week.

“Are you okay, Annie?”

Older Show: How to overcome addiction. Nowadays: Hey kids, have you heard of sexual identity?

Quality of these videos is so high, wish it was possible for them weekly 😅

I'm trying to quit weed so thanks for the help. Sometimes it doesn't seem such a big deal but this helps greatly

Thanks you for your video and channel

The kingdom hearts music tho 🔥💯

Hey Arnold I will give it a chance again Thanks to you 😊😍

I ❤️ this video and channel

What are the names of thesongs you use in your videos? Especially the relaxing one around the end?

Ever thought about covering the Samurai Jack episode "Jack vs Mad Jack" from the perspective of anger and how everyone has bad days in their life?