Day 17 today! I've managed Christmas and New Year and I'm very excited about the possibilities without alcohol. I'm so thankful for these videos. You had a miraculous escape, Steve, but what a terrible mistake that Dr made refusing to prescribe Daizapan for you. They could have saved a load of dosh for the NHS as well as saving you years of suffering. Best wishes.
I was a bond dealer in my 20's and early 30's, and socialising/heavy drinking was part of the job (the Boss would encourage it). This caused so many issues later in life - chronic dependence, months in hospital etc. I'm sober now, and enjoying life, but many of my old drinking mates are either dead or are still drinking and look worn out and sick.
I'll try post again as it doesn't seem my last comment showed up. Basically I came close to a relapse, I even bought the 35cl bottle ready, I was preparing to drink that night and then all of a sudden, as if waking up from an intense dream the urge to drink drained away. I still have the bottle, I need to dispose of it. Glad I didn't end up drinking, would have thrown 7 months down the drain. And a friendly reminder to everyone that cravings WILL pass. This one took me by surprise I must admit, it's been a while since I craved like that. Take time to remind yourself what is important guys, and look after yourselves. Thank you Steven for your videos.
i wasnt even an alcoholic and i ended up nearly freezing to death on the streets of the Isle of man due to partying and running out of money with bad weather coming in. that'll be eight years ago next week. swore if i got back to Ireland id knock it on the head. have not looked back. Life is so mush easier. U get to the point where even 1 morning waking up sick seems too much.
I’m now 128 AF days and my mental health & anxieties have reduced by 99%. It’s true what you say Steven mental health in drinkers is not looked at enough.
I can count on two hands how many drinks ive had since July, never been addicted but just grew tired of accepting its part of life and social acceptance, the expense, always tired, itchy skin, poor sleep, poor diet, the anxious feel, the list goes on and on, all this from just being a regular drinker, not I need it drinker, it was just routine and habit. I look at people drinking together now and very often the only thing that provides an in common connection is alcohol. Thanks for opening youself up to help others at rock bottom, I suggest help the rock bottom as your core, and also ask the "regulars" to check in with their own experience and ask themselves why?
Hi thank your for your excellent message it’s good that you are drinking very little, it’s very true the “common connection” is Alcohol in so many cases Please subscribe & keep commenting it’s appreciated 👍
Watching your videos have helped me think for ages I’ve always had a binge drinking problem some times I can go days with out a drink but there’s sometimes weeks where I’d have a drink and it can start to creep to almost days today I realised I’ve got to stop because it will ruin my life and loved ones around me
The government continually wages war on smoking, yet alcohol continues to be socially acceptable....There are no warnings on the bottles/cans sayi ng 'drinking kills' yet we know it does....🙏
@@garyfaulkner1480 Happy New year to you Gary, I hope you're well...Morphine has most of my pain under control, horrible drug, hate the stuff but needs must....✨️
@@russellatkins6759 Hi Russell welcome to the channel..it is hard but possible,, Please subscribe & keep watching…I will send you the link to my E book (£5) it will help you stan.store/stevenalcoholfreelifestyle
Im not an alcoholic...i was a problem drunk when i was younger. I only drink now occasionally and it makes me feel tired a s sore i dont get any buzz anymore so i think i will try to stop completely now the equation does not balance
Yes can relate so much the Madness I never had Rats but use to see them when I had the DTs and yes its a shame that people might listen to our experience strengh and hope with interest they are not going to stop until They reach a point of no return or just like me I had a window of opportunity and I grabbed it with both Hands , I chat to many people who are in this madness on a daily basis and as I type this I have recieved a message that 1 has passed away thats 4 I know this Week RIP . No one has the real Answer except that if you do not pick up that first drink you will never drink again and yes it takes a lot of will power some times but the urge will pass . If I come over as a bit hard its because I have seen so much grief and deaths over the last 16 Years and not forgetting the families and friends that get left behind Keep connected and do not pick up that first drink
Happy new year Steve ,when you said you worked in the Capital,cant imagine how expensive it must have been down there. Wouldn't fancy getting a round in in London,when i did drink.
On day 3. One of my primary motivations is the fear of failure yet again. And fact that each abstinence seems to get harder and each relapse more intense. Question, did anyone have sleeping trouble and bad nightmares when they stopped, quite early on??
Another great video and Looking quite dapper today Steven! (my mom use to say “dapper” all the time😂). Loving that shade of blue on you…..(don’t worry I won’t break out into another poem or a bit of prose, although I easily could as you know). Peaceful holidays again this year as I marked 6 years on the 28th😊💜
Another insightful video Steven - keep it up Do you think the slippery slope "Alarm" is the point when you go from Social drinking, to a solo drinker? In my case I would 100% say drinking on my own was the point of no return. 1190 days sober. The reason to stop has to come from within. It has to be YOUR reason - YOUR purpose.
@@MrGeoffMorgan The slippery slope for me was having a drink to feel “normal” & unable to concentrate on anything until I had a drink or two in my system You are right the reason to stop must come from within 👍
@@stevencurry215 I had relapses in the past, hence I know as well what a single glass does. My last relapse lasted for the past almost five years. I follow your chanel on a regular base. It helps me staying clean.
I had to stop because I was getting kidney pains that would last for around a week after stopping and really bad fatigue and I wasn't even a heavy drinker but drunk every night for years (4 cans most nights) and I guess it just caught up with me
Hello Steven do you have any experience with mixing drugs and alcohol, I'm currently 15hrs sober this is my first attempt trying to quit, your videos opened my eyes to the dangers of this poison we all take! Cheers and keep up the good work!
Hi I only ever had Alcohol as my drug & didn’t smoke ..how are you feeling 15 hours in? Please subscribe & Keep in touch… we are all here to help support you ♥️
I was driving past my local and seen my mates ( so called) drinking outside looked liked having a good time guess what i went home parked up and then joined them regretting it next day 😢hangover anxiety and generally feeling depressed Why oh Why did i do it again ????
@@AndreSilva-zk7fn You are very welcome, hope you are well, please subscribe & keep watching,please share the channel to help others who are struggling 🙏
With big city pubs it's not long before you can encounter someone having their Saturday night, at any time of any day-which can often raise a vibe somewhat or a lot, and encourage your own justification to continue for sure...
@@archstanton3468 Hi definitely…once you get the “Taste” for the drink it’s non stop chat & booze Please subscribe & share the channel to help spread the word 👍
I used to live in Paris with my French boyfriend. I remember he told me that children in France are allowed the occasional sip of wine with meals so they are taught to appreciate wine. Now while I don't agree with drinking at all now, especially children, maybe this would stop this British drinking culture of going to pubs until you vomit when you turn 18. I can't remember seeing drunk people in France apart from the tourists 🤔
@@georgiahumphreys3881 Very good point, it’s similar in Italy too I believe,far more family orientated. Much more control. Brits abroad are a nightmare as you know 👍
Squad yous't to bother me, i dont know why, i had no form, maybe i fitted a certain demographic. And i didnt particulaly like them, . But i tell you something , most of them are like this guy, try living withouth them
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@@stevencurry215 just bought you coffees ☕️ 😳
Great stuff, well done Steven!😁
Day 17 today! I've managed Christmas and New Year and I'm very excited about the possibilities without alcohol. I'm so thankful for these videos. You had a miraculous escape, Steve, but what a terrible mistake that Dr made refusing to prescribe Daizapan for you. They could have saved a load of dosh for the NHS as well as saving you years of suffering. Best wishes.
Hi ya …it’s the policy not to give Diazepam..I tried 2 Drs I was begging for it..but no chance
Hi. You are doing great, keep it up.
Well done
Keep going gwyn...god bless❤
@@gwynethbennellick427 amazing, keep going 👏 💪
I was a bond dealer in my 20's and early 30's, and socialising/heavy drinking was part of the job (the Boss would encourage it). This caused so many issues later in life - chronic dependence, months in hospital etc. I'm sober now, and enjoying life, but many of my old drinking mates are either dead or are still drinking and look worn out and sick.
It’s been a lucky escape to get sober 👍
It's controlling me too sadly I want this alcohol to get out of my life once and for all 😞
Me too
Got to keep focusing…keep chatting on here 👍
Thank you Lisa ….hope you are well
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I'll try post again as it doesn't seem my last comment showed up.
Basically I came close to a relapse, I even bought the 35cl bottle ready, I was preparing to drink that night and then all of a sudden, as if waking up from an intense dream the urge to drink drained away. I still have the bottle, I need to dispose of it.
Glad I didn't end up drinking, would have thrown 7 months down the drain. And a friendly reminder to everyone that cravings WILL pass. This one took me by surprise I must admit, it's been a while since I craved like that. Take time to remind yourself what is important guys, and look after yourselves. Thank you Steven for your videos.
Great message…difficult to resist the urge to drink ..but we must 👍
Well done tony..keep going pal❤
I Say! Well done that chap! Most splendid correct!
i wasnt even an alcoholic and i ended up nearly freezing to death on the streets of the Isle of man due to partying and running out of money with bad weather coming in. that'll be eight years ago next week. swore if i got back to Ireland id knock it on the head. have not looked back. Life is so mush easier. U get to the point where even 1 morning waking up sick seems too much.
Welcome to the channel Noah..so pleased you got sober …life is so much better sober
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Thanks Steven! I had a sober New Year’s Eve!!!!
Well done…keep strong 💪
Love you Steve 366 day's thanks to you and your videos mate
I’m now 128 AF days and my mental health & anxieties have reduced by 99%. It’s true what you say Steven mental health in drinkers is not looked at enough.
Well done I’m only 5 days also suffer from anxiety suffering from insomnia just now and itching at night
@ hi it gets better well done on your 5 days
@@sarahlaver-holland9931 👍
@@sarahlaver-holland9931 well done Sarah 👍
@@darrenlennox2313 Itching is from bile salts issue.. try & get some cream from the Dr
Saint Steven, Patron Saint of recovering alcoholics ❤
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I can count on two hands how many drinks ive had since July, never been addicted but just grew tired of accepting its part of life and social acceptance, the expense, always tired, itchy skin, poor sleep, poor diet, the anxious feel, the list goes on and on, all this from just being a regular drinker, not I need it drinker, it was just routine and habit. I look at people drinking together now and very often the only thing that provides an in common connection is alcohol.
Thanks for opening youself up to help others at rock bottom, I suggest help the rock bottom as your core, and also ask the "regulars" to check in with their own experience and ask themselves why?
Hi thank your for your excellent message it’s good that you are drinking very little, it’s very true the “common connection” is Alcohol in so many cases
Please subscribe & keep commenting it’s appreciated 👍
Good point lara..❤
Watching your videos have helped me think for ages I’ve always had a binge drinking problem some times I can go days with out a drink but there’s sometimes weeks where I’d have a drink and it can start to creep to almost days today I realised I’ve got to stop because it will ruin my life and loved ones around me
Hi Jake …welcome to the channel, I hope you are well & thanks for your support
Please subscribe & keep chatting 👍
Happy New Year to you Steven and thanks for sharing all your honest, motivational and inspirational videos. All the best to you mate, Rog.
@@rogerboyd8312 Happy new year Roger 👍
The government continually wages war on smoking, yet alcohol continues to be socially acceptable....There are no warnings on the bottles/cans sayi ng 'drinking kills' yet we know it does....🙏
Too much £ involved I reckon
The government pretends to wage war on smoking... Just replaces one poison with another like vapes and lies about how safe they are.
Excellent point nikki'..hope your back is a bit better.xx..❤
@@garyfaulkner1480 Happy New year to you Gary, I hope you're well...Morphine has most of my pain under control, horrible drug, hate the stuff but needs must....✨️
@@stevencurry215 way too much Steve...✨️
Am getting help but it's so hard to stop thanks for your advice 😢
@@russellatkins6759 Hi Russell welcome to the channel..it is hard but possible,,
Please subscribe & keep watching…I will send you the link to my E book (£5) it will help you stan.store/stevenalcoholfreelifestyle
Cmon russ'..you can do this pal..❤
Day 9 thanks for the videos I just stumbled across them today.
Hi Paul …pleased you have come across the channel
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Im not an alcoholic...i was a problem drunk when i was younger. I only drink now occasionally and it makes me feel tired a s sore i dont get any buzz anymore so i think i will try to stop completely now the equation does not balance
Hi kev …once the buzz has gone & if you can give it up it’s a good result
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Yes can relate so much the Madness I never had Rats but use to see them when I had the DTs and yes its a shame that people might listen to our experience strengh and hope with interest they are not going to stop until They reach a point of no return or just like me I had a window of opportunity and I grabbed it with both Hands , I chat to many people who are in this madness on a daily basis and as I type this I have recieved a message that 1 has passed away thats 4 I know this Week RIP . No one has the real Answer except that if you do not pick up that first drink you will never drink again and yes it takes a lot of will power some times but the urge will pass . If I come over as a bit hard its because I have seen so much grief and deaths over the last 16 Years and not forgetting the families and friends that get left behind Keep connected and do not pick up that first drink
@@supersheded Thank you for sharing this…. So sad to hear of so many passing away ..such a huge killer 😒
Brilliant msg...god bless ❤
Happy new year Steve ,when you said you worked in the Capital,cant imagine how expensive it must have been down there.
Wouldn't fancy getting a round in in London,when i did drink.
@@michaelmoran2022 it wasn’t cheap but I loved working and socialising in soho / Mayfair 👍
On day 3. One of my primary motivations is the fear of failure yet again. And fact that each abstinence seems to get harder and each relapse more intense. Question, did anyone have sleeping trouble and bad nightmares when they stopped, quite early on??
Yes very common nightmares and not sleeping,I'm on day 9 now and I still can't sleep,mind just racing all night.
@@version736ha2 all the time, it did pass slowly but horrid times
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A lot of sleep issues but it does settle
Another great video and Looking quite dapper today Steven! (my mom use to say “dapper” all the time😂). Loving that shade of blue on you…..(don’t worry I won’t break out into another poem or a bit of prose, although I easily could as you know).
Peaceful holidays again this year as I marked 6 years on the 28th😊💜
@@Leslie55555 Thank you for the compliment Leslie ..I love a bit of approval…well done on your continued sobriety ..very well done 👍❤️
God bless leslie..glad your well xx❤
Another insightful video Steven - keep it up
Do you think the slippery slope "Alarm" is the point when you go from Social drinking, to a solo drinker?
In my case I would 100% say drinking on my own was the point of no return.
1190 days sober.
The reason to stop has to come from within.
It has to be YOUR reason - YOUR purpose.
@@MrGeoffMorgan The slippery slope for me was having a drink to feel “normal” & unable to concentrate on anything until I had a drink or two in my system
You are right the reason to stop must come from within 👍
"Every girl crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man."
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Alcohol free 24/7 since two months. I never want to go back, therefore not a single glass for the rest of my life. Could be worse, couldn't it?
It IS much worse..I’ve been there…please subscribe & keep chatting 👍
@@stevencurry215 I had relapses in the past, hence I know as well what a single glass does. My last relapse lasted for the past almost five years. I follow your chanel on a regular base. It helps me staying clean.
Yep it could of killed you
I had to stop because I was getting kidney pains that would last for around a week after stopping and really bad fatigue and I wasn't even a heavy drinker but drunk every night for years (4 cans most nights) and I guess it just caught up with me
@@pureblood101 Thanks for your message, it’s so good that you have stopped using Alcohol well done, please share the channel to help spread the word 👍
What cans did you drink?
drink drink drink shouts father jack
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Hello Steven do you have any experience with mixing drugs and alcohol, I'm currently 15hrs sober this is my first attempt trying to quit, your videos opened my eyes to the dangers of this poison we all take! Cheers and keep up the good work!
Hi I only ever had Alcohol as my drug & didn’t smoke ..how are you feeling 15 hours in?
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Do you have a support system in place and/or a doctor that is helping you?
I was driving past my local and seen my mates ( so called) drinking outside looked liked having a good time guess what i went home parked up and then joined them regretting it next day 😢hangover anxiety and generally feeling depressed Why oh Why did i do it again ????
Because you associate Alcohol with good times
Change your thoughts to Alcohol will kill me
Then see what happens
Its a slippery slope phil'..but you will prevail because you want to ❤
Thank you ❤🇵🇹
@@AndreSilva-zk7fn You are very welcome, hope you are well, please subscribe & keep watching,please share the channel to help others who are struggling 🙏
With big city pubs it's not long before you can encounter someone having their Saturday night, at any time of any day-which can often raise a vibe somewhat or a lot, and encourage your own justification to continue for sure...
@@archstanton3468 Hi definitely…once you get the “Taste” for the drink it’s non stop chat & booze
Please subscribe & share the channel to help spread the word 👍
Day 2.Bad headache yesty from vodka
Me too bro 😞 along with stomach pains
What do u think of the Sinclair method pal
Not read it yet tbh
What are your thoughts 👍
What about none alcoholic drink. Steve.
@@seanglynn6016 Hi I find 0.0% really useful… they don’t work for everyone..but personally I think they fill a void for me 👍
Sean I must say the 0% Guinness works for me
Did the drinkers in the pub treat you any different knowing you were an ex copper?
None 👍
Doubtful. All the bars around me in NY are full of cops.
I won't get all deep ,but thank you youve helped me not to drink today
@@eddiebirch2067well done eddie ❤
@@garyfaulkner1480 thanks Gary
I used to live in Paris with my French boyfriend. I remember he told me that children in France are allowed the occasional sip of wine with meals so they are taught to appreciate wine. Now while I don't agree with drinking at all now, especially children, maybe this would stop this British drinking culture of going to pubs until you vomit when you turn 18. I can't remember seeing drunk people in France apart from the tourists 🤔
Interesting points, very well put✨
@@georgiahumphreys3881 Very good point, it’s similar in Italy too I believe,far more family orientated. Much more control. Brits abroad are a nightmare as you know 👍
@@Edward-u6d6g Agreed 👍
This is not alcoholism its just Culture but its becoming less and less now and drugs seem to be the main issue for younger people
Yes. It is.@@stevencurry215
Squad yous't to bother me, i dont know why, i had no form, maybe i fitted a certain demographic. And i didnt particulaly like them, . But i tell you something , most of them are like this guy, try living withouth them
@@porkyparry1 Cheers 👍
i cant afford to drink i'm poor its all boris johnson, rishi sunak, and keir starmers fault
wish i had money to drink
Love you Steve 366 day's thanks to you and your videos mate
Then you 👍
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Love you Steve 366 day's thanks to you and your videos mate
Good man …thank you
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