QUIT DRINKING ALCOHOL NOW - The most Eye Opening Truth
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- Drinking Alcohol it is so damaging to our bodies and to our minds, to our relationships, sleep and overall health, but we still cannot give it up. We are willing to give up important relationships, our health our well being which are the most important things instead.
Some thoughts on Alcohol by Dr Jordan Peterson at Theo Von Clips and studies of Dr Andrew Huberman. Dr Huberman as a neuro scientist goes in depth in a lot of his podcasts and videos. Please let me know in the comments if you want me to do a more in depth video.
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Speakers
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
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Dr. Andrew Huberman
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Enjoy
I woke up this morning and went to the fridge. I grabbed all of my liquor and dumped it out in the yard. Today is the day I decided to get sober and it brought me here. I want to make it for real this time.
Good luck. That's how you do it. Stay strong
You got this man. It’ll change your life!
Fantastic!
good for you , you'll not regret it.
Congratulations 👏🏽 you got this 🤍 May God bless you on your journey. 🙏🏽
I stopped drinking alcohol two and a half years ago. I quit because I got sick of how I felt the next day, even after just two glasses of wine. Now I sleep better, and I have more energy and clearer concentration. My blood pressure is lower and my joints aren't as stiff. The best decision I ever made.
That's awesome Colleen! Thank you for sharing your experience!
I have stopped for 2 months. Blood pressure from 145 / 90 to 115 / 80. Sleep amazing also 🙂🙂
67 days for me, good job !
Those are great physiological characteristics. Did you find it difficult to replace it though with something else?
Almost the same thing happened to me as well….nine years ago. Great decision
I am an alcoholic of 24 years. I’m a 43 year old woman. The longest I gave up for was 10 months. In that time I lost 2 stone and worked out 5 days a week. My body had never been fitter and stronger. I had courage. There is courage in facing the world sober. I am an addict. I have relapsed over and over again but I believe this is my journey to sobriety. I’m 3 weeks in and exercising daily. I read constantly about addiction. The more I learn the easier this is becoming. Children have to face so much and deal with life without hiding behind a source of temporary relief that drugs and alcohol provide. As adults we constantly seek out respite from the realities of life - a quick fix. I have nothing but admiration and respect for those who fight the daily grind of life sober. There is an absolute strength and resolve living life free of addiction.
You are not alone....it is so damn tiring...you start to feel so great then bang....right back. I am simply going to be aware instead of being a total pass/fail exercise...if you screw up well, so what....keeping track with a calendar is like a watching a time bomb... I am thankful that I am at least aware..good luck
Thank you for sharing this. It is very difficult, but builds character and makes you a better stronger person during this journey. Stay strong as you are!
Key is not to over exercise. Your yo yo ing betwwen iver activity and drunkenness. Got to get smart with yourself and find times to rest.
You got this.
Please look into The Sinclair Method it saved my life…
4th year without alcohol.
Completely new life.
Don’t give up.
Thanks for sharing this.
❤️
Same here. Very happy for you.
CongrTulations-it’s also my 4th year anniversary of quitting alcohol. Best move ever.
Same here. Props to all those who stayed sober through the pandemic!
I am 505 days alcohol free and it was absolutely the correct decision for me. Every area of my life improved.
🤜🤛
Congratulations
That’s awesome!🎉
Congratulations!!🙌🔥🕊️❤️🙏🥰 I've got 245 today.
@@jennyanimal9046 is that Jenny the panther or leopard sounds ferocious going by animal;-)
After I lost my daughter last August I drank heavily that whole month. I was drinking about a 24 pack a day. From when I got out of bed to passing out at night with a drink in my hand. It felt so good to be numb to the pain inside of me. Haven’t had a drink since September and thriving mentally and physically.
My heart goes out to you for the loss of your daughter... It's understandable that you did something to numb the pain... and courageous to honor her by getting sober and thriving FOR HER! You know she would want you to LIVE knowing that her spirit will always be with you.... God bless you, Jerry.
@@MelodyJacksonPhD thank you ♥️
Condolences on your loss. 🕊️
Congratulations for your gain.🙏🏾
I'm very sorry for your loss. It must have been devastating. You should be very proud of yourself. It takes a lot of courage and strength! 🙏
As a father I can't begin to imagine the pain. God bless your daughter and may she rest in the peace, comfort and love of the Lord.
Know that you are loved, stay strong and healthy.
Only 22 days sober for me and I feel great. Not only do I not look 5 months pregnant anymore, but I realized I'm still a fun person. Didn't plan on quitting altogether, but I found myself not wanting alcohol AT ALL!. I'm going to keep going 💪
Congrats. Im around 1,500 days and each is better than the last.
Awesome!
Its haram
@@yunusjackson3195 You're a ham.
How often were u drinking. I'm 31, I drink only on weekends and I look pregnant, I'm wondering if alcohol is the cause.
I quit drinking around 7 months ago. It was time. I’m only 27, but I felt like one of these times I will either end up seriously injured, dead or in jail. The last straw was getting blackout drunk at my ex-gf’s friends wedding. Completely made a fool of myself. I hurt her more than I ever wanted to. I don’t even remember 90% of it, but apparently I was flirty, dancing and getting close with another girl, being mean to and ridiculing my gf at the time. It was so bad she even left without me. I then got even worse, got kicked out of the venue, couldn’t accept it and starting banging on doors, screaming and trying to get in. Ended up even fighting someone too. Ripped my pants, my shirt, I looked like a complete mess. The venue was in the middle of nowhere. I left the place by foot at early morning hours. Walked into random people’s houses… walked on random stranger’s properties… I think I may have got the cops called on me too. I’m not even sure how I made it home alive, and I’m not even sure how my ex-gf took me back. She pretty much did give me an ultimatum, either I stop drinking or we’re done, but by the time I had made it home and had half-sobered-up, I just knew. I had made the decision. That’s it. I’m done.
Looking back. The amount of times I’ve been thrown out of clubs/bars, the amount of blackout’s I’ve had, the amount of times I’ve had super close calls to either dying or being seriously injured, the amount of people I’ve hurt, the amount of times I’ve made an absolute fool of myself…
Quitting drinking has quite possibly been the best decision of my life. I don’t even bother counting how long it’s been, because I know it’s permanent. There’s no going back, ever. I love being sober. It’s really, really worth it.
I mean how would you feel if you brought your gf to your friends wedding and she got drunk and flirted with guys ect
“I don’t even bother counting how long it’s been because I know it’s permanent.”
That hit different for me.
@@WoWUndad oh my… I can’t even imagine. absolutely terrible. It would have deeply, deeply hurt me. I’ve thought about that before and I feel so awful about it. The way I hurt her that night was inexcusable on many levels. I honestly didn’t even deserve her back. I should have been dumped then and there. I regret it very, very much and I’m still working on forgiving myself for it. Although I would have never, ever done anything like that being fully conscious of my actions, I don’t blame the booze, I blame myself. I should have known better. I had many, many warning signs prior to that night. I’m someone who considers his loyalty one of his biggest strengths and greatest qualities. And to throw it all away and betray someone because I couldn’t put the drink down? It’s just.. I don’t know. I’m very angry at myself for it. Unfortunately I can’t go back in time and change that, but I do know that I will never, ever put any woman through that again.
I have many similar stories.. way to many blackouts im very lucky to be in one piece, beside my pinky finger I stabbed wit ha butter knife for no reason with my eyes closed and severed my flexor tendon. Should have quit because a year later, last year I had my phone stolen when i was blacked out DT and they stole 7 thousand dollars out of my bank account using online banking. Lots of bad morning people telling me what iv done
I'm sober coming up on 34 years. My life journey has been incredible because of my sobriety. It can be done.
Around thirty years ago I had a drinking problem and tried to quit many times. After getting my third DUI I was talking to a friend while driving my car. I said "I'm going to have to get rid of this car because if I get another DUI I'm going to spend some time in jail"! He said "Wouldn't it make more sense to keep the car and just not drink?" THAT statement sunk in and I haven't had a drink since!!
I'm happy you turned your life around! 💜
I think that's what Dr. Peterson would call a good friend!
Just celebrated my 12th year sober a couple weeks ago, it was the best decision I’ve ever made in my life. As the years of my sobriety keep growing and growing, my sense of pride keep growing right along side.
To anybody struggling with getting sober and or staying sober, just remember their are tons of people out there sharing that same struggle, you’re not alone and you can do it!
Awesome for you and Awesome message to other people fighting the same battle.
Been sober 42 days. My mind has never been clearer. So happy to have pulled myself out of that black hole
That's awesome! Stay strong.
Nice work! Keep going!
Congratulations🙌🔥🕊️❤️🙏🥰 you got this. I have 245 days sober.
I’m on day 9. I never want to go back to that lifestyle
@@josephpanzeca8270 you got this!!! I drank VODKA purposely to black out to stop the heart ache and physically pain. I blacked out probably 200 times a year for 4 years. I'm never drinking again. Nothing good comes from it. Nothing. God bless you🙏🔥🙌🕊️❤️🥰
Was sober for 3 years and they were easily the best years of my life. Since then I spiralled back into it and I cannot seem to give it up this time. It's soooo difficult. I'm not giving up, I know I can do this.
The key is to find fun hobbies to do instead of drinking my friend. I was fine not drinking during the day, but at night is when I’d reach for it, I found it was mostly because I was bored.
@@ThecrazyJH96 I definitely drink to try and cope with the boredom. Rarely feel like a drink in the daytime. The cold winter months make it tough too. Take care.
good luck, Quit again today, why wait?
@@ThecrazyJH96 so true that SO many do it because they are bored. I have several friends who fall heavily into this camp. So sad to see as there is so much more to life than sitting in a fucking bar all night getting hammered. Pretty childish , really.
Good luck! you can do this!
174 days clean and sober today! After drinking for 4 months every day, sun up to sun down I went into 12 week rehab facility. It changed my life.
Amazing! That's quite an accomplishment!
good for you! i'm clean 3 years now😊
Good work x I'm 17 days. !!!
I am Muslim - glad I didn't have this problem.
I quit about 10 weeks ago. My life has completely changed for the better.
congrats man :)
That's awesome 😊
🙌
I quit 5 weeks ago. EVERYTHING in my life is better... mood, sleep, happiness, excitement about lifes possibilities, travel and more.
I would like to tell Jordan Peterson two things To drink requires no IQ and no talent
I’m on day 104 of not drinking. I’m so afraid to say I will never drink again, but I know I’m not going to drink today
One day at a time. That is awesome David. You're doing something great for yourself and people that really care for you! ☺
I drink to escape. It’s full escapism. I’ve drank on and off for 20 years and I’m only 35. It’s wearing my body down and it’s messed up my thinking. I love the sober me & everybody seems to as well. My kids need a sober mom! Thanks for making this. ❤ I’m going to sober up again.
You and your kids deserve the best version of yo and live an awesome life to the fullest. I wish you the best of luck in your journey. You got this ☺
@@ReflectionswithJordan thanks so much!
Well done darling! 🙏
@@konstanting3400 thanks, still
Sober
It’s just a better life and completely achievable. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. You got it.
When I look back I see I was a full blown alcoholic/ addict before the age of 20 , but just thought I was being rock n roll..the trail of destruction left behind was horrifying when I allowed the lights to finally come on, took years to try & repair, after having the courage to accept help I became clean and sober at 32 after many attempts , road has been ruff still but survivable, & I'm thankful that some people even forgave me & stayed..I'm approaching 22 years free in May..It's worth it
That's an awesome story. And those people who stayed by your side is the people who really care for you. We all make mistakes especially when we are young, but having the courage to admit what's wrong and do something about it equals courage.
These guys helped me quit drinking. My life has been going uphill ever since. Thanks for sharing this.
I'm really happy for you. I finally took courage and just started this channel. I have a lot more videos coming. I would appreciate it if you'd subscribe. Another great resource that helped me see at alcohol differently is the 2 books by William Porter - Alcohol Explained (I would highly recommend reading them).
goes to show u and upward spiral is very real.. congrats brother. 🙏🏻
JBP was good earlier. Now after selling his soul he's lost his charms. I love old JBP.
@@itsourlife I didn't know this. Interesting. What do you mean sold his soul?
Because he cries so much lately, I just thought it got weird.....
No cocaine or alcohol for 6 months...its has completely changed my life!! Love it
Awesome stuff 💜 Stay Strong 💯
Stopped drinking a year ago. I’m finally sleeping 6-8hrs uninterrupted. Found a trainer a year ago two days a week, working out 4-5 days a week. Started hiking more. Working on humility, mercy and gratitude. Take care and God bless.
Awesome 👏 😊 💯
My sister passed away because of alcohol June of 2021 😞 she was 46. Rest In Peace Rebekah.
RIP Rebekah. So young
Rip
Sorry 😞
Sorry for your loss so young may God give you peace
@@kaprinal492 I was told the same thing at around 37. I’m in my 50s now and stopped in Jan of 2020. Yes, it’s bad to drink. I did for 20+ years. But, you can get sober. And everything goes back to normal afterwards. The liver heals.
But make no mistake, it’s dangerous to drink. There are many ways to get sober. Try them all. Really. For me switching to recreational marijuana saved my life from alcohol. There are many ways to quit. But, the bottom line, you need to get cut off for about 30-60 days. However you do that, that’s the key thing.
12 pack and a pint a day since 2018. I quit today I’ll be back in a year RUclips to tell you what’s up. Stay strong everybody we got this 💪
Awesome!
a 12 pack on the daily? holy cow man. congrats man that’s crazy keep up the good work I know you can quit this habit 💪
Have you tried subliminal messages while you sleep? Just search in RUclips overcoming addiction subliminal messages. If you try it, I really hope it works for you xo
Just focus on not drinking today. Then wake up and focus on not drinking today again. Don’t look too far ahead or it can become overwhelming. You can do this! Don’t be afraid or too proud to ask for help along the way
@@bryandaves1005 This is an awesome message! Love it!
When the lockdowns were going to first hapoen i was so excited for all the drinking i was going to do. For some reason i never had 1 drink and im now in the best shape of my life.
That's awesome to hear 😊! There is so much to have, just by refusing to be a slave of alcohol!
You probably had time to ask yourself why you drink a poison in the first place....congratulations on quitting...get the word out that alcohol sucks
I stopped drinking 5 years ago and now do full Ironman triathlons and recently took a leadership position at work. There is nothing positive that comes from chronic alcohol abuse- it is a demon.
That is amazing. I wish I could stop, but for the last 12 years I have had to drink 3-4 nights a week. I have one of the worst cases of anxiety in the world, which causes extremely painful breathing issues. It gets so bad that I black out. I had to quit my career as a musician, quit soccer, hockey. I became recluse. I have gone on insane diets, meditation, work outs, God, traveled, solo hikes where I gasp for air and pass out. Iv been to about 30 heart doctors, asthma doctors, psychiatrists. Not even Xanax helps. I have fasted and done everything in my power. I have gone weeks without it, even months and the pain is unbearable. I guess I am just writing because I’m happy for you. I hope you continue to thrive and have an amazing journey.
That's awesome! Congrats
@@ruthrose1000please don't give up trying.
I quit the crap 18 years ago and my life is so much better in every way.
That's amazing Tony. Thank you for the comment. ☺
3 months and 10 days without drink and feeling amazing . Never again
I also quit that exact time also. Nov 1st.
What a great achievement! Keep it on ☺
I became an alcoholic over lockdown and it effected everything I did. Weaned off using low/ non alcoholic beer to stopping and my life has been so much better.
That's awesome to hear Ed 😊. Pandemic was hard on most of us. The sleep quality without alcohol it's so much better and that good night's rest goes a looooong way.
Amen. Same thing happened my alcohol use disorder ran rampant after long Covid. 151 days No Alcohol 🥇🏆
@Realzies Cuts That's awesome. Keep it on. 😊
Over 15 years of everyday drinking here. Day 108 of sobriety now. This is the longest I've been sober since 2005.
@@unpopularopinion1776 That's awesome. Keep it on.
I'm 2 years sober after drinking for over 30 years. Can't believe I didn't stop sooner, everything is so much better without ingesting poison, who knew??
Awesome 🔥. Thanks for sharing this.
Congratulations 🎊 for accomplishing something so difficult. I'm 37 so 30 years wow. Keep up your work and thanks for sharing, will inspire many others.
These loads of "life changing" videos to stop alcohol, caffeine, sugar , for a lifetime...it would be nice to see a video where the protagonist consumes a healthy amount of alcohol or coffee or sugar and that's obviously changed his life! I live a pretty healthy lifestyle, with lots of activities, clean food, and in measure and occasionally I consume some good red wine, fresh beer, some sweet, and a good cup of coffee. Mostly I experienced that real pleasure is in moderation. I'm convinced, you don't have to say never to these things,. Be conscious, enjoy life.
Some people have to say never.
I’m 26 days sober thank god it has totally turned my life around
That's awesome 👏 ❤️. Stay Strong 💪
Thank God for Andrew Huberman! 151 days No Alcohol 🥇🏆
Amazing stuff. Dr Huberman is an International Treasure!
126 👊🏼
Congrats 🎉
Dont thank God for andrew huberman but thank God for your own determination and will power, without it you wouldnt make it.
I rarely drank since 2017.
My life is has been more together than ever, last time I drank my knees were in pain for two days afterwards which has put me off (after only three drinks).
Yes, I lost a couple of friends from quitting drinking but have better friends now where we hang out sober and exercise.
I am taking career seriously and not doing it half hearted.
Dating has been a bit of challenge since but I am optimistic that I will find someone who is right for the both of us.
Stay strong brother and sisters 💪.
Awesome. Stay strong 💟
It’s fun to watch a video like this when you haven’t been drinking in over a year (usually videos like this make me feel guilty for whatever I’m doing)
:-)
Being around an Alcoholic is very hard, especially when the one you know gets extremely angry while drinking and had no memory of what they have said to members of the family and think everything is fine the next day but they start drinking again before the clock hits 12pm and it starts all over again... years and years of this. I bow down to those who become sober.
Unfortunately this happens a lot of times in a lot of families. Kudos to those who pull themselves out of that
Please consider visiting an Al-ANON meeting. It works for those who live with an alcoholic or heavy drinker.
I go back and forth between drinking and not. I've really got to stop. I've lost so much because of it. But I'm definitely doing better than I was 5 or 6 years ago. My drunkeness caused me to cheat, then lie about it. I lost the woman I love, the mother of my son, that I still love dearly. I let my guard down and my "closest friend" at the time weaseled his way in and lied his own sociopathic lies, and she cheated with him. I'm living in my own personal hell stuck living with my mom, bout an hour away from all my friends and children, and any hope of rekindling a relationship with my son's mom... Avoid drinking.
I wish you the best my friend I went through something similar. I had it over I certainly would've done things different
Specifically, I would have stopped drinking alcohol much earlier
Good luck Nick. Wish you strength and all the best!
I've been addicted to alcohol most of my adult life. I got stuck in this vicious cycle of drinking almost everyday for the last 16 months. My mental health and finances was really diving deep into an extremely bad place. I've been completely sober for almost 2 weeks and i can already see my life and health changing before my very eyes in the best ways possible.
Stay Strong Aron 💜💯
@Mindset First i appreciate it 🙏 will do!
I'm going thru withdrawals right now. Its not the first time. Just fighting thru it so I can get better. I have been throwing up intermittently for hours, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I never want to feel this sick ever again.
I hope you feel better soon Garret!
How are you now?
I still have a few drinks every Friday and Saturday night, I enjoy it. I am not going to stop.
Problem with alcohol is when you drink it takes away stress and problems. Next day stress comes back 4 times worse, you have to drink again to get rid of it, cycle starts so you have to keep drinking
That's exactly what Dr Peterson says. I 100% agree with you. Thanks for your comment!
When I drink the stress always hits me(100x magnified) when the alcohol wears off at about 2 a.m!! Goodbye sleep. So not worth it!
@@shannonscheffel7366 that's really the worst
Stop drinking back in 1992. Left a lot of friends behind. Never looked back. Best decision I ever made.
Awesome 😊💪
9 years 1 month sober here dont miss it at all.... Thank you Bill and Bob 💕
Awesome stuff!
I'm 72 hrs in to sobriety and I already feel great. Drank probably 25 units daily for 5ish years with only stopping a day or two here and there. I'm still not sleeping well but getting better! You can do it. Don't let the anxiety scare you. It's the worst part.
You still doing ok?
Good stuff
You hanging in there???
@cal brock yes sir! Almost a month out and I'm good!
@@kpenn2259 get in there!!!!!!!! Well done mate, you fuckin got this
Excess Alcohol will absolutely dull your life. It will remove ambition , drive and energy and over time create rebound anxiety. I used to drink every day for 10 years. I stopped last year and the difference is night and day. The old me returned. The light switches on. Trust me , you must stop drinking alcohol to excess in order to live in the moment 24/7.
Awesome comment! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience!
Been sober 2 years and it's the best decision I've made! Focusing on making my dreams a reality and more productive and healthy!
Awesome 💜
How good I feel without alcohol is reward enough for me to not drink
Smart sentence!
I needed to hear this today. I’m having weird dreams that seem 100% real in my waking hours. It’s freaking terrifying and I go to the fridge to relax, but it’s just making it worse. It can turn into quite the vicious cycle.😢
I stopped drinking 4 years ago. The consequences I experienced are not the obvious. I never missed being drunk or the feeling of being drunk, actually the body forgets that pleasure... i replaced that with exercise, which the body also forgets how good it feels when you stop exercising.... The consequences i felt were social. I tried to go the the regular events i used to go, the experience and the connection with 'friends' was never the same. With time i no longer got invitations. I wasn't part of the circule no more. i got lonely. The amount of extra time I now have is ridiculous. I went from (on weekends) waking up at noon, feeling good by 3-4pm to waking up fresh at 7-8AM... what do you do for those 8 hours when all your friends are still hang over? You reconstruct your live. I am healthier than ever, look better than ever but it doesnt bond well on a social scale. I learned to be alone and be happy, proud of myself with no one around. I do have a fantastic girlfriend, shes my go to on any giving situation. But i cant even hang out with her friends and their drunken boyfriends hahahahaha waste of time!
Thanks for sharing 🙏 this with us
my family gets together every new years eve and ends up binging all night. This year I decided to not go. I went to visit them in the morning and they started telling me about their injuries from that night.... Best decision I made all year
great decision!
Once you stop it’s a revelation how much of society is geared up to it. I enjoy socialising more now but not everyone I used to socialise with likes it as much!
True that!
I never consider myself an alcoholic. I drank maybe 4-6 times a month but I definitely could never drink one or two or just have a drink socially. If I had a drink, it always ended up in needing to get drunk. So when I finally realized that was always the case, I stopped altogether. It’s been just over a year and a half and I don’t see ever turning back.
I had the same problem. I couldn't just have 1 or 2
@@Horvat04 thankfully, I didn’t lose any friends over it. I have no problem hanging out with people and around drinking without the temptation.
As someone who rarely drinks, it's frustrating that so much of our society is built around drinking. If I want to go out and do something, be around people, be social, after 5pm (when the coffee shops close) the only option is the bar. Yes, I can go to the bar and not drink, but I'm still interacting with people who are drinking. More outing options beyond the bar would go a long way.
It's the only drug that if you do not consume, people look at you strange and ask if you are ok?
Fair point…
But sounds like a gap in the market for someone to open a few businesses?
I drink alone
Yep I have walked away from all my old friends all they do is drink on days off get hung over waste there weekends find new friends
Do you live from the city ?
Having spent my early childhood (left at 12) growing up with my mother & step-father (both alcoholics) and experiencing abuse that still affects me today (I'm 71... that's not a typo) My sister died young from complications from heroin and her son (who was adopted by these 2 same monsters), ended up killing my step-father with a hammer. (50+ years ago)
It was never investigated as a crime, but ruled an accident (my mother lied to authorities) saying that my step-father died after hitting his head on a curb. My mother died in her mid 50's of cirrhosis of the liver and jaundice.
I struggle with alcohol and very close to stopping and hoping this video gives me the strength to accomplish this.
I have nothing but respect for Dr. Peterson... thank you for ALL your talks, they are always excellent.
The extra cortisol release when not drinking makes absolute sense and another talking point for myself to use when I get stressed and "need a drink". If I buy any alcohol I continue to drink until it's gone (exactly like you said about not wanting to "plateau".
I kicked pain meds as well a few years back and only use alcohol...
One aspect of my drinking to handle stress (my mother used to give my sister and I cakes & candy) whenever times were a nightmare in our household causing weight problems for both my sister and I, which we replaced with drugs & alcohol later on. Never was able to understand my trigger points for stress and how to deal with them without self medicating... ALWAYS an excuse for me.
Understanding that I could never have good friends until I learned to be friends with myself first... to be alone with myself and my thoughts without panicking = turning to drugs/alcohol to assuage these panic attacks was a revelation.
I've been alone since 2013 and never been happier (I drove every woman crazy) and now workin on kicking my substance abuse problems. Better late than never..?
Thank you for any and all kind thoughts in advance. (sorry for such a long story)
Your life has not been easy, but take the strength of perseverance of what you had to go through and use it as a fuel to light up your life. Try to stop for a month Dave and see how you feel and take it from there. You can do it and and after a month you will see and think with a clearer head. It's very hard to quit but it is much harder to live with the consequences and the regret that comes from alcohol. I wish you good luck. You got this. Stay strong 💜
@@ReflectionswithJordan Much appreciated
I liked to call myself an alcohol enthusiast not an alcoholic. I enjoyed drinking too excess 2-4 times a month. Never really had hangovers. Haven't had a drink in 6 weeks trying to get my life together and I feel great. Lost 20 lbs and not so tired all day. Tired at the end of the day and sleep better. I may never drink again.
You got your answers. Your physical and mental health has great benefits from abstaining from alcohol. You know what to do ☺️
Stopped in 2019, one relapse since and it just reassured me drinking wasn’t for me. Worst day sober is beyond better than my best days drinking. So many beautiful sunny days wasted hung over, but happy I’m aware of it. Truly is a daily reprieve.
Awesome 👏 😊 story! Stay Strong 💪
I’m only on my 3rd day but it’s not my first time giving it up. I believe that alcohol is putting a strain on my joints.
Try to quit for let's say 100 days and im sure you'll get a lot of answers
I gave up 16 months ago due to a family history of alcoholism. I feel great (currently training for the London Marathon in April) and don’t miss it at all.
That's awesome Karen! Good luck with your Marathon
I have struggled with alcohol most of my adult life. I’ve stopped for months at a time. Now that I’ve lost my mother and my relationship ended just shortly after. I feel alone and have been drinking more regularly. I binge drank for two days and swore I was done. Then I felt so anxious tonight and had two drinks. It’s not easy to quit. I believe it is the best thing for me.
Don't beat yourself up. You've been through a lot of stuff. The important thing is you really want to distance yourself from alcohol and you understand the consequences. Slowly and steady. Pick a date and try again. Working out, swimming, running, walking helps a lot. Good luck to you! Stay Strong 💪. (if you are into reading i would recommend the book "Alcohol Explained" by William Porter. It helped me a lot! 💪😊
Hang in there..u can do it 🙏❤️
I'm 3 weeks off smokes, booze and drugs mostly because financially I've crashed recently. this is the longest I've been sober in 3 years and aside from being broke AF I feel great.
Take is as a sign to turn your life around. Apart from everything I am sure you feel better without those poisons. Give it a serious effort to turn things for the better. Ask your self what would help you the most in your current situation? And go for it! Good Luck Wesley. You can do this!
My grandfather and father have been heavy drinkers on and off, I'm really happy I was never in this situation that I felt the need to drink alcohol.
just really like the taste of beer, especially an beer without alcohol after sport feels very good for me.
In my past I was much more addicted to thc because it made me supress and regulate my emotions to a certain point..I'm glad I stopped smoking and hiding from those feelings, I am definitely living a better and more authentic live now.
heads up people, you're on a good way 🙏🏼
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it makes me happy there are so many people realizing this. I haven't drank in 10 months and it feels great
Awesome 🔥 ❤️
Okay, I can do this! I certainly am in the preliminary stages of quitting, I need to turn a new leaf over.
I've had issues wiv alcohol for bout 30years ,can never just have 1 it's all or nothing..recently it got abit worse end ended having 2 seizures and being hospitalised, not had a drink for 3 months an im feeling alot better all round 👍
Stay strong Johnny.
I'm almost 5 years sober, and my life has gotten better each year since that decision. I'll never be the guy to say no one should drink, because we're individuals with our own lives to live. But I will say, atleast know why you're drinking. Sounds like a simple question, but depending on who you are it could lead you to some pretty important answers. I wish you all the best‼‼💯👑
Great message 💜 Thank you
pretty inspirring man thanks!
@@ReflectionswithJordan you're welcome 🙏🏾
@@ReflectionswithJordan thanks for uploading meaningful content‼
@@mathiasfrandsen5468 thank you🙏🏾
Annie Grace wrote a book called the 30 day alcohol experiment. It's NOT a 12 step program - It's a non-judgemental way to see how you feel when you remove alcohol from your life.
I averaged a six pack of beer a week and rarely drank more than 2 in a sitting. But it was regular. That was 6 weeks ago. I sleep a bit better and generally feel pretty good. Continuing my "Dry January" into the spring. Maybe I'll drink socially in the future. We'll see. It also saves money 💰 and keeps empty calories out of your diet.
I havent had alcohol for 11 months.. also no cocaine, meth, heroine.. stuff was killing me. Worked hard to quit, now im focussed on getting healthy again, going to the gym, eating healthy, sleep well. Its great 😊
Good stuff. Stay Strong 💪
Quick drinking was the best decision I ever made.
Hmmmm
Quit?
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Congratz Jer.
Yeah quicks better
Thanks to a throat infection and taking antibiotic Injections for the last 5 days I have had the longest break from alcohol/cigarettes I’ve taken in over 3 years. And man does it feel gooooooood.
For my sister and me it was simple: alcoholism on both sides of the family meant the genetic tendency to alcoholism was in both of us. So we never started smoking or drinking liquor.
That's a smart choice Doug!
49 days no alcohol, never going back. It was just a way to cover up problems, saying enough is enough to those was all I needed to quit it all
Congrats
Good job! Day 38 for me, I have no desire to go back. Even went to a super bowl party and surprised myself with how easy it was for me to not drink.
@@emmie451 That's awesome Emily. You should be very proud of yourself! ☺
I’ve only had drinks 3 days this year which is way better than daily which is what I used to do. I felt physically terrible after all three of those days. I’m trying to cut it out entirely
Good for you. Listen to your body ☺
At least you know exactly what’s going on. You got it🦾
For me replacing going to bars with doing sports have made a huge difference. Since I started to train and compete (in martial arts) instead of going out my need for alcohol to have a good time dissapeared. I went from drinking 3/4 times a week to 3/4 times a month. I can still enjoy a beer now and then but it feels more earned when I do. For me the dojo is a more fullfilling social enviroment then any bar could be. Drinks are now for restaurants and birthdays, not daily abuse to feel more comfortable in places where I dont really wanne be in the first place.
That's awesome 👏
I’m 100 days sober today. I drank heavily for the past 13 years. My life became a nervous wreck. The anxiety alone was crippling. One day I had enough and went to a AA meeting wasted drunk. They took me in and told me to come back the following day. Even if I had a drink every night to just keep coming back. I am living proof you can change your life. Just takes a little bit of effort and a open mind. I feel absolutely amazing today.
Awesome message 😊. Thank you for sharing your story!
Im an alcoholic and AA changed my life. Been sober for almost 4 years. I'd recommend AA to anyone who feels they have a drinking problem.
Literally found this as im smacking back coronas and coke. This is so true…i did it to avoid anxiety for meetings at 1st and now i drink almost every day at any time. Doing my best to stop.
It's great you acknowledge it. You will do it when you feel it's the right time. It's totally worth it 😊.
from personal experience i can recommend cold showers and going swimming, it takes your mind off the grinding thoughts for a moment. it helps you to take a step back from your routine and customs and thus to work on the bad habits
@@GBOAC great advice
I quit cold like I did cigarettes back when I was 20,...but drinking I slowed down to about 4 times a year in my early 30's and then stopped completely about 4.5 years ago....So I was never a big drinker but it made me more cognizant of the effects, even if you are a casual drinker...The main affect, and reason I stopped was memory loss...Its like you have a filing cabinet full of files in order, and every time you drink , you lose a few pages from each file, and the more you drink, the more memory you lose...It disrupts a persons ability to mature in a healthy way, and probably is a big reason for mental health issues people face because it disrupts the developmental stage from when you are supposed to become an adult....
Awesome! Thank you for sharing this Christian!
I have/am experiencing exactly this. So sad to realize that I've literally wasted 5+ years of my life because I drink alcohol. I hate it so much!
I’m a year and 3 months sober not even a drop. Damn being sober every thing seems surreal
Awesome. You must be feeling much better after all this time. Stay Strong
Stopped drinking alcohol on the 26th of December 2018. It changed my life dramatically. Within 1 year I had paid off 16k of debt, bought an apartment, found a job I liked, improved my relationships with my parents and even placed first for my age group in a local triathlon. Alcohol holds you back from your true potential
What a great encouraging message. It shows you the potential of how one little simple omission can have such a drastic positive impact in your life 💜. Thanks for sharing!
I was just scrolling and saw this post and it got me thinking of a post on RUclips I read a few days ago about a WW2 vet Richard Overton. He passed away a few years ago at 111 years old. His diet consisted of Campbell soup, ice cream, about 20 cigars, coffee and a bottle of Maker's Mark a day. He still was driving at 110 years old.
Legend :)
The only thing missing is bacon.
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@@3-2-1-. if you watch a little 2-minute video you'll see him chomping down on some fried chicken and throwing pieces down to his cats. He says he don't feed him too much because then they won't kill a rat.
Amazing
Both of my parents were alcoholics. I've seen firsthand how the smart, kind people were destroyed mentally and physically. They both died in their early fifties. Stay away from drinking, it's so worth it.
Sorry to hear about your parents. Thank you for your message. 💜
I had a trip to Mexico go awry due to a “Priveledged Club” wristband and an open-self serve bar with top shelf tequila… stopped drinking after I almost lost my marriage. That was 6 years ago. I’ve dabbled with having a drink maybe once a month .. then got a cancer diagnosis. Thank God I stopped drinking heavily back then or the cancer I now have would have riddled my liver. The main lump was removed from my colon but the cancer still tries to show up in the liver…. And the correlation between when it shows up and when it fades is due to sugar and excess calories. So just like stopping the addiction of alcohol, I had to get off the addiction of sugar. I’ve cut out every bit of excess sugar, including fruit (still eat cheater vegetables like cucumber, tomato avocado that are really “fruits”. And I cut my carbs. Just like getting off the sedation of alcohol, I’m off the sedation from sugar and carbs and I’m clearer and have more confidence and I deal with my problems in a healthier way. PLUS the cancer in my liver had shrunk from only 2 months of diet change. That along with oblation treatment .. may just save my life.
I stopped what you would call drinking a few years ago. I wasn't an Alcoholic but I did like a drink. I maybe have 1 to 3 drinks a month now.. my life and mind are so much better now.
That's awesome. Great way to show alcohol who's the Boss 😊
Why 3. Just quit
I stopped drinking when my wife got pregnant with our second. I was drinking too much and didn't want my kids growing up without a dad because I couldn't get off the booze.
Currently 2 years, 4 months and 1 week sober this Sunday.
Day 1 of no alcohol. Not sure if I had a problem with it but I find myself just being bored when I'm not drinking. I could go a day or two without just fine, but when I did drink, it was at least half the bottle. Time to give it a rest and see how I feel.
The habit has to be substituted with a beneficial habit that you really enjoy it. It's not easy. Have you read "Atomic Habits" ny James Clear? It will give you some great tips
I’m a runner. Ditched all booze four years ago to be a better (middle aged) athlete. I’m 53 now and am the perfect weight, am less stressed, sharper at work and sleep better. I also love food and wanted to get calories from food, not booze. Not touched a drop four over four years. Not a single drop. Wasn’t easy, but I feel great. And I’m a faster runner. I’m in the top 1% for my age group, have run six marathons, many shorter races and qualified for Boston four times now. And Chicago. And New York. I’m off to Tokyo this week too. 🙂
Love your story ❤️! That's amazing what perseverance, hard work and quitting destructive habits can accomplish! Great on You! You should be very proud of your resilience and accomplishments! It's so damn hard! Stay Strong 💪
I drink wine with my dinner, 1 or 2 glasses. The idea of stopping has never crossed my mind.
Its not an issue for all personalities or types of people. I am not 100 percent convinced 1-2 drinks a day for a male is harmful although people are now saying that
Last summer I decided to quit drinking completely for the rest of the year to show a good example to someone close to me. Alcohol has never been a problem for me and I don't consider myself being addicted to, so it really surprised me how much quitting affected my well being. I'm way more happy now, I sleep better and life simply feels better and seems to have more colour to it.
Year changed, no drinks. Now we're in march and still none. I don't believe that I would never again have a glass of wine etc, so I could do it, but I simply haven't been feeling like wanting to drink any alcohol. I like my life and myself more without it, so I guess I will continue on this path without any alcohol even though some people might think I've become boring. For me partying or even just relaxing with alcohol seems more boring though 😄
Awesome 💜. Thank you for sharing this 💯
I stopped drinking 6 months ago. Best decision ever. I have so much energy now. And my weekends are very productive. No more hangovers. More money saved. I feel like a total new person.
Great for you Jonathan 💜 You should be very proud of yourself, it's not easy to do the right thing!
I come from an alcoholic family. My father died of alcoholism. My brother is dying and he only in mid forties. I was saved in 2018 and haven’t touched it since. It’s been 5 years.
So sad for your family, but I hope you know how strong 💪 you are and the magnitude of the decision you took for your life. Your message is so touching. Hug. You should be very proud of yourself! Stay Strong
I'm in a cycle , kind of like being in a loop and I'm so tired of trying to quit then again starting again trying to be sober then again pulled right back to it .
About 9 months ago i had a hangover that lasten for 5 days. Thats when i said to myself im quitting
Awesome Georgej! Not worth at all those consequences! Thanks for sharing! ☺
This is for alcoholics with raging tempers and can’t hold a conversation sober not for people who drink in moderation and enjoy themselves and enjoy life to the fullest and don’t get trashed.
Sometimes I miss having a few beers but I also realize I'm not capable of having just a few beers.
That's exactly me.
It's exactly what I learned about smoking... For me it helped living for a month with people that don't drink. Makes it easier to persist. Friends and family make things worse without even knowing
Thanks for the comment
After years of drinking on a daily basis. 12-15 beers everyday led to a pint of bourbon and a 6 pack. I got tired of waking up in a fog and decided to just stop. November 2021 was my last one and the urge went away alone time ago. My mental being is just better off without alcohol entirely.
Awesome 🔥 stuff! You should be very proud of yourself!
Fantastic insight 👍 I'm 2 months without alcohol (was on 3 bottles a night easily) still have strong cravings but I have the willpower for that, but what's worrying me is I don't feel any better physically or mentally for quitting and mentally I seem to have a lot of brain fog and lack of enthusiasm in general going on. Hope it passes and I see the benefits soon.
Nice work. Are you working out, jogging, running, weights? It will benefit you massively. A lot of people see the positive changes on the 100 day mark. Higher enthusiasm and energy levels, brain and thoughts clearer, clearer vision, more patience and a lot more! Stay Strong 💪
My life would have been so much better without alcohol
Day 50. Definitely feel great about the decision. Was in full blown alcoholic mode over the last cpl years except a few breaks. This time I'm looking forward to life not looking forward to getting to drink again. Been a really positive experience and improved many aspects of my life. So much more time and energy
Awesome stuff ❤️! I love hearing stories like yours 😊! Stay Strong 💪
Lost twenty friends to alcohol and motor vehicle accidents. Two uncles and one aunt also died from alcohol related diseases. Two friends from high school ended up in wheel chairs. One friend had breast cancer probably from alcohol. Ended a marriage because of her alcohol problem. Dismissed people from construction work because of their alcohol problems. I don't drink
So if you want to find something better than alcohol, I design plus build homes, kitchens and furniture, participate in international sporting events, have organized national sporting events, started numerous businesses, won awards for my designs, have multiple patents, travelled the world, collect art, refinish antiques and consume cannabis regularly.
That's sad to lose that many friends.
@Meat Eater Ah cannabis, the drug that has never killed one person in history. Seems like a pleasure you have never enjoyed.
Poor you
@Meat Eater I don't need any kind of drug either but I enjoy my life and do what I want.
I lied, I need coffee. My bad
I quit alcohol for good in 1978. The drink drive penalties were my stated reasons but since I've always been contrary the real reasons were that I didn't want to socialise with drunks, smokers and gamblers. My real friends pursued their hobbies after work as did I . The world is far more interesting without clouded vision.
Awesome!
My dry date was December 15 2018. I'm over 4 years sober and yes guys I was sent to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings by the courts. The reason I am clean and sober is because I never went back to my old friends. This was a year before the first Covid-19 infection was found in China. If I can do it, so can all of you! God bless you all. And may God guide us. Amen.
So much for being an alcoholic Muslim 👎
That's awesome! friends can have such an influence for better or worse! Smart choice Mohamoud!
@@ReflectionswithJordan Yeah for real man. I'm not saying they're evil. Some of them wanted me stop but they weren't ready yet to stop. Thankfully a small handful have slowly quit aswell. It's the stigma of being labeled an "alcoholic" that is shameful, as if you are weak. The last step for me was to research all negative affects of alcohol, and this was a reminder. Thank you.
@@mohamoudhassan6934 Thanks for the comment! You are absolutely right Mohamoud. Can't help someone if they are not ready to help themselves!
I gave up on alcohol 18 months ago. And ever since i experience that so much in our society evolves around alcohol. And how weird is that? Its toxic, its a drug. Why do we feel the need to be drunk?