And for the same addictive nature, and for being the sole cause of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, why then are we allowing kids to have access to ultra processed food products with added sugar?
2 weeks today, no alcohol 😊 also haven’t had a cigarette in 2 weeks which for me the two have always went together perfectly…cheers to everyone fighting addiction 😊😊
Keep at it champ. When you hit 6-7 weeks, you'll be a different man. You will not believe that you've been putting that poison (cigarettes with hundreds of poisons and alcohol) willingly into your own body. What kept me going was every day thought "man, I already stayed sober x days... it would be a shame to zero that. Let me try one more day."
Keep it up mate, you got this I believe in you. The last drinks I had were in Cancun Mexico at a Coco Bongo party and that was around or on the 19th March. I also stopped smoking pot a week or so before that date and since being back in England I've gone from pretty much being homeless and sleeping on a mates fold up camping bed, to renting a flat and gradually getting work coming in from being self employed. The last 7 days has seen me getting up at 5am every morning and going for an ice cold swim in the sea at 5:20am and working on new creative projects. I have even gone to church a couple of times and meeting people in different scenarios who I have the prospect of doing additional charity work with. It's all about quitting booze and things that hold us back. I hope I keep it up as all these other people do as it still feels soon but I am seeing major benefits. x
18 years without alcohol after 12 years of being a daily drinker and I don't miss it at all, when you step away from it everything in life becomes better, I have yet to meet a single person whose life got worse by giving up booze
@@mollyyeah take some time off work if you can. That’s what I had to do. Really detox yourself. Push through the first couple of days. Try to exercise if you’re not sick.
Today I got my first 24 hours sober after 14 years of alcohol and hard drug abuse. Had a lot of rock bottoms but never felt so depressed and lonely like the last months. I hope I will make it and thanks for uploading this video. Big Love
@@Acemechanicalservices I can't even imagine what that's like. I mean I would think that at least life would get in the way or you'd end up in a situation where alcohol wasn't around for a day or two. Not to mention how crazy expensive that would be 🤯
Keep getting up and just keep going! Jesus is ready to speak to you. Talk to Him and listen, you will feel a distinct and overwhelming peace..never stop. 👑
I'm hearing a lot of stories of people who quit after decades of drinking. Thank you for sharing your stories. I'm in my early 20s and I don't want to continue to drink my life away so today makes 24 hours of no alcohol. Tomorrow will be 48 hours. It'll get better with time.
i'm about to be 36. i started young. i am about a week sober and i don't plan on going back. just don't do it. it's not worth it. if i could do it over again i would never touch the stuff. learn from other people's mistakes. wasted years of my life. good luck.
30 years drunk. Almost 2 sober. Life has improved so much I could write a book about it. Not perfect but unrecognizably better than it was when I was drinking.
@@mariahconklin4150 hang in there . Baby steps if you can't just go cold turkey. Keep slowly reducing. Need a lot less willpower to say no to one drink.
I quit drinking alcohol in 1979. I am 68 years old. I quit after several life because my life had become unmanageable and extreme anxiety and relationship problems were occuring. I went to AA the first year, which helped but I have stayed sober for 44 years. Quiting was the hardest thing I have ever done.
I found the easiest way to not be an alcoholic is to spend many years being too poor to afford enough to drink to be a regular drunk. The clarity gave me some amazing God-given inventions.... but putting them into practice could make me really rich, so, the downside, we/you have less incredible products (even if some were military orientated).
Congrats. But quitting alco drinking and smoking are the easiest battles against all the demons out there. So now imagine, if men cannot successfully battle those easy ones how can they ever claim victory over the rest of them much more ugly and despicable ones?!
Congrats! I’m struggling with 30plus years of smoking. It’s hard to go more than 24 hours… my teeth are falling out from bone wasting or whatever they call that.
My boyfriend is an alcoholic … he never gets mad or violent and gushes his love for me with abandon when he is drunk or just had three drinks even. Thankfully alcohol doesn’t cause classic violence and detestable behavior in every alcoholic. Everyone loves him and he’s a wonderful person. We are all suffering from PTSD over how he is killing himself. We are begging him, but we all know the bottom line is that he is killing himself and I told him I won’t marry him (and live under same roof) until he deals with this, and proves it over some time… but I will lovingly hold his hand and pray for him as I know that ultimately he has to make the choice and do the work … I am not his mother. I don’t know how it’s going to go. It’s Btwn him and God now. I’m just here to love him until he quits and we marry or he does himself in. It’s Gods Will at this point.
For me the first day of sobriety was the hardest. I had been putting it off for years and years thinking tomorrow I’ll stop. Finally I did, today is my 27th day of sobriety. I’m on a roll. I hope you all have a wonderful day.
I find the first few days pretty easy and then I start going batshit from the boredom. I spent 6 months totally sober a short while back and started getting wasted again. I gotta lay off again! I always kick myself in the crotch for ruining a good quit, but the boredom is insane. Congrats on cutting it out!
I spent 15 years either drunk or hungover, I was always one of the two. I am a blackout drunk, prefer to drink alone. I am 22 months sober now, not a drop since I quit. My life has gotten infinitely better in many ways but I do now struggle with boredom and loneliness. Those feelings were always there they just got filled with alcohol. So now those are my next battles to overcome but getting sober gave me the strength to know that I can. Best of luck to all those who struggle with alcoholism ❤
I was a hardcore practicing alcoholic until I was 33. I would drink until I got hives. Never thought I could stop. I thought dying would have been better. I just could not continue on drinking or not drinking. If I can do it so can you. ❤️
Quit drinking almost two years ago. The benefits have been too many for me to remember. What's really impressive is how lonely it feels in family gatherings and social life on weekends. I mean, EVERYONE drinks. ALMOST EVERYONE. They see you as an outcast, yet they also praise your physical / mood improvements and that makes them wonder. Puts things in perspective. I personally would not, under ANY circumstances or excuses, go back to drinking ever again. I love feeling awake, aware, vulnerable and challenged to get back on my feet without the aid of any liquid or smoke. It's amazing.
I'm in the same boat, except I had to make an exception for my partners milestone birthday. 1.6 years of not drinking, produced the exact same result you've outlined, I fell into it having disassociated myself with my family because of the long term toxicity issues (unfortunately I fall into the disfunctional family category, whereby I made the proactive and life changing decision to remove myself - very hard and sad for the first 5 years 😢, but it got easier especially focusing on fitness, strength and health). Luckily my love for fitness and health has seen me through the emotional challenges of being self exiled, Huberman and Sam Harris protocols help alot with physical and mental resilience. After experiencing the birthday with alcohol and recognizing that it was a one off, and being in the process of getting back to normal routine, puts the whole dogmatic approach to alcohol sobriety in perspective. I think it's important to learn discipline but also just as important to recognize when to relax, enjoy life without interfering with your health journey.
@@scotchbarrel4429 good for you. If you happen to enjoy the taste of certain drinks and you have gone through all these life-changing experiences that helped you realize the negative outcomes of alcohol abuse, you'll have the best of both worlds. Like you, I enjoy fitness so much along with movies and many other activities that keep me pretty busy throughout the leisure time and, unlike you, I never really enjoyed drinking. I always did it to fit in and relax, but then I realized I wasn't truly "relaxing" but numbing myself and escaping from the stress of a hard day or week. Now I see my way through all those things with exercise (an acquired taste for me), mindfulness and prayer. Be that as it may, look like we're both on the right track. Greetings from Mexico.
If i'm at a family picnic or reunion and people try to convince me to drink, I simply lift up my shirt and point to my scars, then tell them, "liver transplant, kidney transplant, removal of spleen, and ruptured appendix. Then I ask them if they still want to hand me a beer.
I have been drinking for almost 2 decades now. I’m a very functional alcoholic, which is kind of the problem because it has never became enough of an issue for me to quit. However I’ve gotten to the point in my life where i feel like it’s holding me back from becoming the best version of me. Thank you for this video. It came to me at the perfect time.
Your comment is my reality. For the first time in decades I have now been alcohol free for 11 days! It doesn’t sound like much to most, but they’re not me.
I agree. I’ve drunk the equivalent of a bottle of scotch every night for over 2 decades. All my vitals fortunately check out ok, but I’m extremely over it. Even the slightest drain on the physical and mental health is worth examining why we do this in the long term; but the truth is that it is truly a poison killing the best experience we have here; and things have been exemplified in my life since Chook flu killed my career and so many others. FJB
55 now, drank since i was 13. Stopped 7 years ago and my life has improved beyond words. I was held captive by it and looking back it seems like a nightmare that i am finally free of. If you are seeing this and thinking about it, just do it. You might slip up once in a while, i have, but once you are committed you will be fine.
I'm paraphrasing, but one of my favorite quotes about quitting alcohol is: "Sobriety didn't open the gates of Heaven to let me in, it opened the gates of Hell and let me out"
Bought a new car without alcohol, bought a house, got a lawyer's license. but I will say that after the first year it becomes very boring, you must definitely keep yourself busy with something, I went in for sports and a motorcycle. 2 years sober, 27 years old. Спасибо за контент!
Hey man ! Currently 23 and truly want to quit. Alcohol is holding me back on many levels. I believe that if I quit now in 5 years time my life could be so much better
Started drinking at 15 and quit at 39. I’ve now gone 3 1/2 years with no alcohol. It’s easy. I just say… it’s not that I’m never going to drink again, I’m just not going to drink today.
Yeah drug and alcohol addiction recovery is a life long process. I’ve been clean from heroin for 24 years, but one slip up can take me back to those depths.
@@Aaron-zg3lhit is easy when you’ve actually had enough. YOU have to want to quit. You can’t quit for mom, kids, wife that never works. When YOU HAVE HAD ENOUGH ITS EASY TO QUIT. (After detox that is)
31 now. Managed to stop at 28. I was bad for a long time. Started drinking at 12/13. Was probably psychologically addiction by the 17 and was definitely physically addicted by the end of my addiction/relationship with alcohol. I went and got clean in rehab and severed that tie. Never looked back. I'm so glad to be free of it! I'm so much healthier now. I would have died if I didn't get clean!
Good luck to everyone just starting out. It is so difficult but worth it. Im six months sober and have times where I think about throwing everything away just for a quick fix but the joy from not relying on substances is worth it.
I used to be heavy drinker, now I only drink three or four times per year, in special occasions. I'm a lot better like this, in every aspect. On the other hand, I do have to admit, quitting drinking on a weekly basis, made me realize that I really don't have patience to be with people lol. I became a loner by choice. Alcohol is what made me a sociable person. Now I'd rather be by myself, reading, writing, playing guitar, travelling alone, etc. The sober me has ZERO tolerance for mundane shit and small talk.
Just over 2 years for me. I've lost lots of friendsd due to us having nothing in common, But I've also grown because I learned to be content and comfortable alone.
I came back home at 5 this morning, completely wasted. And for the first time in my entire life (I'm 38), I started watching videos like this one. I think I start to realize something is wrong in my life.
You hear it over and over again. But I can definitely confirm after I stopped drinking for 3 months my life did a 180 and felt like superman. It’s incredible. Everything just seems to get better. But eventually slip back into old habits. But I’m back not drinking and once again I can feel the power and clarity descending upon me. It’s really a super power.
My wife and I are nearly 10 month sober after 20+ years of INTENSE weekend binge drinking. We're lucky because we've not had any cravings at all...we just stopped and saw the benefits of sobriety that there's no way we're going back. Had nothing but support from everyone we've told. I feel for people who've quit and are white knuckling it and having their friends at them saying "Come on, just have some beers!"
Exactly what's happening to me. Drinking 4-5 times a week and then just stopped 26 days ago. The benefits make me feel better than drinking and hitting goals with not drinking is rewarding.
@@bluesky5384yeah, if you can be yourself and not give a fuck. People stop caring and actually start preferring you to be sober and let them be the drunks lol. I've gotten alot of respect because I'm talk about my vulnerabilities, and deep down they're the same but don't have the courage to admit to them selves they have a problem out of fear of the fight. I don't judge tho we're each on our own journey of self realization and everyone's path towards that is dif and nothings wrong with that.
Am 43, male, i drink alone to cope (i was jobless in a foreign country, financial legal troubles, and travel ban), drinking got out of control in the past 2 years, i usually quit for few days, but it's so hard to deal with lonliness and excessive worrying so i find myself running to the fridge to grab a beer....thankfully I've been working for the past 4 months, watching this video was motivating, i didn't drink for 3 days... i hope i can quit alcohol for good this time
Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.
The Trips I've been having have really helped me a lot,I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well
Had a 8 year bender where I basically decided to stop dealing with my feelings and drank through them. Haven't drank for about 3 years now and all I can say is be ready because all those emotions you are suppressing with alcohol will come out eventually so be proactive because it can be trouble! There is a reason you are drinking. So just be ready when you stop. It might not happen right away either.
This is the best advice about quitting alcohol hands down. So many people don't prepare for the anguish of feeling everything fully once they get out from the fog and euphoria of quitting. It's what causes so many to relapse again and again because it is HARD when you finally have to deal with what you have been running from.
I woke up in my work van on April 16th, 2018, a broken man, due to drugs and alcohol. I decided that morning that I was going to do whatever was necessary to clean up my act. I had to change all aspects of my life. I was 51. It’s never too late to turn your life around. Thank for the video.
I listened to a bunch of Leon’s videos driving to work and back when I first quit drinking. Every word he said came true. I am 2.5 years in now and thriving. If someone is watching this video and wondering if they should quit…even if you’re only drinking a few times a week…the answer is yes. Start with a 90 day goal, see for yourself.
Thank you for this video. I’m 4 days sober now. Sacrificing alcohol to discover life purpose & maintain inner peace & happiness. The testimonies in this video is refreshing.
2 yrs sober after 18 yrs of heavy drinking. Best choice I ever made. It took stage 4 terminal cancer to push me to the point but im thankful my last days will be sober
I ‘m on day 5 of being sober and caffeine free. Have to say that I don’t miss either one and drinking water most of the day with some sparkling water here and there is way easier than imagined.
I was up again to 6 am UK time. Just watching the night turn into light which made me think " What am I doing with my life" Thats when reality sets in for me. I want to stop and I'll do all my best today to stop and If I can make it till tonight sober then thats an achievement then I can build on that.
Great outlook! I don't look at it like I failed because I went 12 days that's better then nothing. I'll try again and again. Now I know I won't have seizures I'm quitting.
Im not a saint as i smoke weed, but its been 2 years! 2 years since I've spoken to my brother... Not because i don't want to.. I cant!! Hes not with us anymore 😢 That fkin poison took my bro and in a slow painful way strapped to machines laid in a hospital bed 😔 no way for a 42 year old to die! Please keep trying to get off this sht guys... Not just for the ones who'd miss ya and the pain they feel without ya but for yourself! You're more important to this world than you give credit for... So keep trying guys.. Day at a time ✊
Stopped Boxing Day just gone and also cocaine and already feeling the difference. So now I’m going to do all of 2024 and hopefully forever now. Good luck to all doing the same ❤
6 months sober. Let me give the more pros and cons: Pros: relationships are definitely better I’m seen as a more responsible and accountable person I am a more responsible and accountable person lol Lost weight. Not from the lack of alcohol but I think from the lack of food that usually followed (lost 10 kgs without any exercise but I am eating cleaner too) More self respect (don’t make pathetic excuses or tell lies to go drink Saved quite some money Started a few hobbies as weekends are much longer now Liver looks good in the ultra scan (had fatty liver earlier) Haven’t risked my life (drink and drive, other accidents which I had in the past from falling) Work is a breeze. No hangovers really helps with this Cons: I’m still unable to have “as much fun”. I’m quite an introvert and it’s a bit difficult to go out there without alcohol’s assistance I don’t feel magically healthier like mentioned in those : what happens when u quit booz for 30 days videos. I am healthier but it’s been very gradual and hard to notice Had to change my friends circle because all my really good mates drink heavy Declining drinks at social events is a bit awkward. People ask a lot of questions or try to make fun of it To close, I hope I continue this forever and would never start again. Unfortunately I can never have just a couple of drinks and stop. So not a single drink forever. It sounds a lot less scary then when I first quit.
This devil will always be lurking in the shadows. Waiting... But it's good that you are aware of that. P.S.: Smoking and alco drinking (and similar) are the easiest demons to set yourself free from. Thank you for being one of those humans they cannot boast any more to have under their cloven hoof. 🧐
Very inspiring video.. I've recently decided to quit drinking and stumbling across this has just cemented my choice.. seeing all these famous faces who have been in the same dark places as you and I is quite amazing and gives off the message that we are all human and drink can destroy anyone of us if we let it.
Thank you for editing in famous people's issues with the drink too. It shows that these people are human just like us and they too need to get over toxic crutches that they set up for themselves early in life.
My heart goes out to everyone who is fighting their addiction to alcohol. I consider myself fortunate that I never started drinking. For a while, I was ridiculed for choosing not to drink. When I was 8yrs old, my father caught me sneaking a sip of his beer while he was mowing the lawn. Thankfully, I found the taste to be absolutely disgusting, and spat out the beer. My father only laughed at me, and chose not to punish me. Even as a kid, I vowed to myself I wouldn't touch alcohol ever again. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made!
Another Home Run, in fact a Grand Slam because this very diverse group of people independently confirm what Leon has been saying which is that quitting booze does NOT have to be difficult and can actually be enjoyable. Further that it will be the best thing you ever do. Thanks Leon!
Sober sine 2/21/23. I've tried many times to stop drinking but after the SB party I went to earlier this year I believe I had alcohol poisoning. I felt awful for days. My body seemed like it was shutting down. When 2/21 came, I felt cleaned n clear headed n that was the day I said I'm done!! To anyone who is struggling, this is one journey you will walk alone. I was not upset when family n friends kept offering me drinks cause ive tried stopping before. The best thing about being sober is the control I have over my life and how I'm loving myself again. Not searching for love or looking for acceptance from other people.
5 days in. Already amazing life changes happening. Glad I watched this video - it resonated with me on many levels . Update Im now 6 weeks sober Great things are happening - I’m getting a lot more done and am so much happier and positive . We can do it ! Update 03. December .2023 158 days sober. However More people now trying to encourage me to drink. It is true most people find it strange …Wonder why 🤔 Either way these people inspire me to stay sober. In the past I’ve had suicidal thoughts - like just walking into the sea, leaving my dog on the beach. These have stopped. I think more clearly now and realise how much I want to enjoy life. Good luck everyone else and if anyone wants to chat lmk. Finally - shout out to the content creator. Life changing decision for me to drop in 6 months ago…
Great video, I quit 1.1. 2020. Then, I started living the "real" good life. There's NO DOWNSIDE to removing alcohol from your life, and the UPSIDE IS LIMITLESS 👍🏻🙏🏻
Thanks for this video, i had some anxiety about possible scenario's, going out or being near alcohol. I glamourised it in my head for a moment. But staying strong. day 203
Great video that I needed to watch. It's been a week since I put the drink down. I only hope to better myself and those around me. Good luck to everyone ❤
This, this and THIS 1,000,000 times! I've never been an alcoholic, but I was a heavy drinker in my teens/20s, I stopped the binge drinking when I became a parent, but like most I still drank on weekends like it was my god given right. However, I started curbing my alcohol 18mth ago, this would be 5 or 6 drinks 2 nights a week, then 1 night a week, then 1 night a fort, 1 night a month, 1 night a quart, and as I type this I haven't been out drinking or drank at home in 6mth. I can honestly say it has changed my life - it was like a fog cleared, the illusion shattered and I remembered who I was. In the process of cutting alcohol, I quit antidepressants, benzos and beat a 12 year Codeine addiction that almost killed me. In the last 6mth I have clawed my way up out of possibly the longest, darkest, deepest abyss of my life and I've become physically, mentally and emotionally _indestructable._ I managed to get myself a job in a new sector - a tough, male dominated industry, and I'm doing well, against all the odds. Despite having 3 children, zero childcare, no family, no support network, a coercive controlling bully of a husband and spiteful inlaws, who essentially forced me out of work in 2019, using childcare as a weapon to sabotage me and basically throw me under a bus. But children grow up, and the moment my youngest asked for their own house keys - I got to work. Applying for 20 jobs a day, many rejections, setbacks and several interviews later - fortune smiled on me. Having a job, a purpose, my own money and a sharp sober mind has enabled me to break out of a 13y toxic marriage, as well as the financial prison and social shackles that came with it. Sobriety has saved my life, my alcohol infused mind could never muster the courage to do what I have done, nor could a hungover body cope with the load I am now bearing. If you're weak, afraid and defeated - the monsters _will_ kick you when you're down. Dr Peterson once said: _"The only thing a monster won't mess with, is another monster"_ I watched his lectures, read his books and I owe that great Man a handshake. Because he led me down to the depths of my wretched soul to face my demons, all of them. Then I had to awaken the sedated dragon from her long sleep, integrate my shadow, become the monster... and I sh¡t you not, my tomentor is now terrified of what the pit has sent back, can't do enough for me, I've never seen a set of balls drop off so fast. Too little, too late, hell hath no fury and all that... Anyway I digress, I demanded a divorce 3mth ago, and I'm now in the process of taking over the house, mortgage, bills et al; essentially adopting as MUCH responsibility as I can bear. I have started reading again, learning, meditating, walking, working out, building a routine and making sure I eat/sleep/rest adequately enough for the daily fight, hyper vigilance is key, no matter how far down the road we are, we're always 2ft from the gutter - so stay frosty. I'm almost T total now, with one tiny exception of really special occasions, for example I had a small glass of rosé with a meal a few month ago to celebrate my new job, it felt like a well earned treat, after that I drank water all night 😇 I'm not religious per se, but alcohol is the closest thing to the Devil I have ever encountered - the father of LIES and the fuel of nightmares, with drugs (both illicit and prescribed) being a close second. Ethanol is one of the most prolific poisons on the planet, and it has been weaponised against mankind for millennia, to keep us weak, subordinate, SLAVES. I am 40 years old and can honestly say without a doubt, that I have never felt more alive. The strength and clarity I have today is unparalleled, I wake up naturally at dawn, excited for each new day and grateful to be here. Regardless of my many challenges, flaws, fears and obligations as a single parent on a low income, life is what you make it - carpe diem. Get clean, get sober, get out there and GET HARD. If I can do this, YOU can do this. Much love ✌🏻🩵
You sedate yourself on the best days , special occasions. You choose to poison the body mind and spirit at your best moment. Sober is the best gift God gave us because God litterly resides in the presence. I'm not judging, I would just wonder is that little celebratory drink really the best thing for you in that moment. Or is it presence with total awareness, senses full on , not numbed out.
It’s been 2 weeks. Right away I got off my butt and started doing good things. I figured I feel so sick but I got thru it. Not as bad as I thought and I was full blown all day but I realized I was just bord and the alcohol made me lazy so to cure my boredom I drank and drinking made me not want to do anything.
Quitting drinking is the best thing I ever did for myself. And I found I actually have true friends because they did nothing but cheer me on and tell me how proud they are of me...but these are the people that also saw the terrible effects it had on me. I'm lucky they stuck around through it all.
I know the struggle too well, as someone who drank heavily for 30 years and can attribute my alcohol abuse to many stupid decisions and things I did throughout my life which I regret, and can never undo; its destroyed relationships, cost me jobs, friends and made me feel shame more times than I can count..... I tried quitting a few times throughout my life and succeeded for short times only to relapse again when life threw some challenges at me (stress from work, family, coping with the loss a pet etc). Funnily enough, I recently took 2 weeks leave from from work and challenged myself to stay away from the bottle and to my utter surprise I did it effortlessly, I was feeling relaxed and happy and I didn't have any work stress, so there was no anger and frustration built up in me that I just wanted to drown out....... It became apparent to me that a LOT of the issue for me was work related stress. As my 2 weeks leave came to a conclusion and I was about to return to work, I had grave fears that all the hard work I had done for 2 weeks with staying clean was going to come undone pretty quick once I was back at work... By that stage I was already feeling better physically and mentally after having no alcohol for those 2 weeks and wanted to keep up the fight and not relapse -- So I asked myself what I could do, sure I could quit my job, or I could find some ways to get to the root of the problem and tackle it head on... ie: limit the ability of my job being able to get to me so much.... Luckily, being in a management position at work, I was able to offload a lot of the crap I was dealing with to other departments.. it worked.. Then came an offer from my boss as a position had opened up in another area of the company, a very prestigious role, and more money - but I knew about the responsibilities for this 'prestigious' role and I see the stress others in that area are faced with daily and always thanked god I was not doing their sort of work.... So for my health's sake, I declined it. Yup I threw away the chance to earn more a year but I realized my health was more important than money. I have been able to keep the stress levels in check with work and I seem to be winning the battle through sheer willpower and determination. Over a month has gone by and I have zero cravings for the bottle, in fact I am feeling way better... my skin is clearing up, i have more energy, I am less depressed (alcohol is a depressant), I am having more restful sleeps at night - oh and I am saving a lot of money, I used to often spend in excess of $500 a week on expensive spirits, wines, imported beers. I am confident Ican stay on track this time!
Almost 7 months later since quitting (it will be 7 months exactly in 8 days from now), I can report that I am still clean and have not caved in despite having some rough patches in life since. I haven't had a single drop of booze - I also faced the ultimate test just recently - the work Christmas party. Everyone was blind drunk and making an idiot of themselves by the end of the night, along with some work colleagues getting very "friendly" with each other (oh dear).. I watched it all unfold while sipping on water and just plain old fruit juice. I frequently had people putting alcoholic drinks in front of me and saying "come on man, have a drink!" - no way. I stood my ground and walked away from the night without having touched a drop of booze. I bet there were a lot of people who had sore heads the next day and slept the day away recovering, and some no doubt woke up feeling embarrassed for making a fool of themselves. lol. Not me though :-) I woke up with a clear head the next day, energetic and proud of myself that I had stood my ground! Having watched how the alcohol affected everyone progressively as the night went on, I realized that used to be me, but not anymore! I never want to go back "there" again :)
I know a guy that calls himself "sober" because he hasn't drank alcohol or used cocaine in 5 years, things he had serious problems with. But he still smokes week so I am not sure he's really in sobriety.
I’m so glad I’m 18 years (2005) sober. Now I’m a successful small business owner with a very bright future. Prior to it all, I was a total wreck. THANK GOD. 🇺🇸 Now when I pass out on the couch, it’s from a good days work. But even better, now I’m able to discern the quality of person / people I keep in my life. Thank GOD he kept me close in Jesus name. 🤝
July 4th!!! I would complete my 30 days of being sober, it’s a great feeling of peace and being centered with my self which I never thought would happen, I was a Functional drinker for years and the thought of quitting always scared me, tried quitting for couple weeks for the sake of people around me but it never worked and it always seemed impossible in my head to quit alcohol. On June 4th in the morning I was driving and out of nowhere something happened to me and I woke up and saw the imposter that was living my life for years in a miserable state of mind. It’s hard to explain my eye opening experience on that day, but to simplify it “ I watched all those years of my life as a movie being drowned in alcohol and pushing away all the people that loved and cared about me “ that was the wake up call for me and I quit right there and haven’t had any problems or urges. it’s a beautiful feeling and I am very grateful to god for that wake up call. Good luck to all of you that want to become sober, trust me it’s not hard once you decide to quit for sake of your own happiness and wellbeing. ❤
When I was on Alcohol and drugs I wasn't really happy, now I'm sober and I'm still not really happy. So the key to happiness is not quitting drinking, I don't really know what it is but at least I avoid premature death so... that's a good thing... I guess
I’m just over 3 years sober . Lost almost 100 lbs and was able to start walking without canes . Only negative was I started getting panic attacks once I stopped drinking. I’m bipolar and had been using to control anxiety so it makes sense.
Same panic attacks have came on full strong. But I'm certain it's the price we was pay. And son enough the debt will be owed in full. Took time to get here, it'll take some time to get out. But so much grace for finding the path and walking it.
It's been 8 years since my last drink and I couldn't be happier. To anyone trying to stop drinking if you relapse it's ok just start over. I lost count many times it took me and if your friends are pressuring you to drink their not real friends
Thank you for this. I’m on Day 2 after a huge wake-up call. I’m not a daily drinker so I’ve always talked myself out of addressing it. I cannot enjoy alcohol responsibly, after a single drink I just keep drinking to the point of losing myself. It’s put me in many uncomfortable situations where I was unable to make good decisions and was taken advantage of. The pattern is real and enough is enough. My largest challenge is standing up to peer pressures of work culture and my family. I tell people and their reaction tends to be negative / “it’s just 1 drink, come on!” - Does anyone have any advice to communicate clearly and directly?
tell them that you are doing a challenge where you can’t drink for X amount of time. Usually people respect that ur doing a “challenge” and leave u alone. Or just surround yourself with better people honestly.
Alcoholics Anonymous. Just a group of strangers coming together to stay sober one day at a time. A chance to meet friends you hav'nt met yet. I don't know what this guy is preaching, but most of the characters in the video are proud members of AA. Sobriety is about CHANGE what do we change EVERYTHING about ourselves. I wish you well on your journey, the path is as treacherous as you make it.
I'm currently in a battle with procrastination. I just saw a 20 minute alcoholism video to feel better about myself because I'm not an alcoholic. No matter where we are in life, there's always a struggle to unlock more of our potential.
@@christinaedwards5084 Well we're definitely not workaholics, maybe we should watch a video on why its bad to be a workaholic, see you in the comment section
@@CrisHaasbro you’re right about that, I don’t enjoy working all hours to be taxed to pay for unknown men from unknown countries to live in 4 and 5 star hotels. Working these days is a mugs game. X
Turned 30 and had a binge drinking weekend and forgot almost all of it and ruined my birthday dinner by being too hungover. Spent my 20s and teen years doing the same almost daily. Went into work that Monday and a video pop up on RUclips about getting sober and the benefits. I took that as a sign and gave up drinking all together. First time in my life where it was actually easier then all the other times, I've tried quitting. Once I started to see the benefits that were spoken about, I never want to go back. I occasionally watch videos like this now so I can keep receiving that motivation to keep going.
I stopped because I really couldn’t get drunk any more no matter how much I drank I just couldn’t get pissed , 4 months clean and I did 8 months before but dad dies and it set me back , 4 months clean tho ❤
2 years sober and completely nothing changed, still fucking depressed, still feeling awful, still constantly exhausted, still no money and life is at it's worst. Quiting drinking won't solve shit.
Funny thing is I always thought I'd stop only if my drinking got out of hands. But now I have cut drinking out of my everyday life for more than half a year, I feel like I don't wanna drink at all anymore. The biggest factor was that I don't want to deal with hangovers anymore. The fun of being drunk is not worth the pain and depression I have to deal with the next 2 days.
@@HeathenDance yeah, my father was a heavy drinker his whole adult life and then got cirrhosis of the liver in his early 60s. He stopped after the diagnose and is now completely sober, but the damage is not totally reversable at this point. I have so much alcoholism in my family, that alone is reason enough to stay away from it.
Alcohol is king though in moderation! I started drinking since I was 13 and I'm heading into my senior year in high school. It helps with nerves during tests, and it has relieved a lot of pressure thinking about tests that get me into prestigious colleges. I keep my limit to a 4-8 beers a day to prevent myself from going off the rails. I even go down to as few as 3 some days
I'm six months sober now. Everybody is telling their inspiring stories on how things changed for the better but i still struggle to find hardly any improovment in my life, if anything it helped isolate myself even more. I'm not giving up on myself but i wish this journey had a few more highpoints. Maybe the reason is that i was depressed and anxios for a decade before i started drinking and drinking worked well for a few years, it made do things i was afraid of (finding a job, meeting people or simply be around people) and now i am back to normal. Don't get my wrong i don't advocate drinking i stopped because the downsides of it prevailed after a while. I work at my mental issues since i was a teen but there is no resolution in sight. Maybe its too early and my expectation are too high. I just want it to see some results which would help the motivation, because it's hard just to rely only on discipline.
Its early still, i know i because I went thru it too and its been 7 years for me now. Hang in there, you have more support than you know. There are millions of us who are like you and know exactly what you're dealing with! Stay committed my friend and i will keep you in my prayers😊
The problem is you aren't giving your life purpose. Find a passion and it make it your lifes purpose. Make goals and create a dream, and strive for it. Not for money but for joy. Find your true self beyond, your thoughts. Become selfless and live for your family or people that need you. Give love instead of seeking to take it from the outside.
Remember what you put your attention on only grows. So stop identifying yourself as depressed or whatever. Just feel what ever presents itself in this moment and let it be . Shining the light on the darkness is all that's needed for it to transcend into peace. Don't judge accept this moment and everything that comes up and comes thru. You'll find you're true self, you're peace.
One month in and I feel so much better ! Life is starting to look up. I remember watching stuff like this wishing I could stop because the suffering was too much. But now I feel free. Cheers to a new life, a sober life.
it has been 31 days for me also going from drinking a bottle of vodka a night and sometimes more. I feel great and thinking a bit clearer. lets motivate ourselves!
@@lawsonransom8318 yeah I am hoping to get there where I don't think about it, but I have a calendar I have been marking X's to keep me honest with myself haha
It's been 38 days I'm completely sober. I decided after watching one of your videos. I was never a completely wasted person. Just drank every day 2 or 3 beers and occasionally got wasted. I'm so happy with this. My father-in-law is battling hard against his addiction. He tried to commit suicide the day before yesterday. They live in another country. I feel that one of the hardest type of people to quit drinking are the simplest ones, people not very educated, which is his case, it's really hard to figure this whole concept of this video for this kinds of people. Unfortunately. Anyways, keep up with the good message.
2 years sober now 🙏🏻 you will not believe when looking back the clarity of the massive trap you’re in with Alcohol. All I can say is it just get better and better with each passing day you say “NO”. You’ll also inspire those around you to better themselves as well and the relationships you have and respect for one another only grows for the better. Thank you for these videos to help us remember why we’re doing this ♥️
Today is the tomorrow that you were worried about yesterday ! What a quote! I need to see my life like this quote! Im gonna stop drinking from today which is a morning and im weak as u can get mentaly and physically!! Wish me luck people
8.5 years sober. After the first few months I was sleeping better the weight loss and the energy. I still walk around think about throwing myself into a vat of Guinness. But I made the promise to myself not to drink. Started at 12 I just turned 68! These last few years have been my best ever. Thank u for this video.
I quit drinking 10 years ago when i met my now wife. I was lucky to be able to be a part of such a remarkable family. I was very addicted to drinking before i met her and although it was hard to break out of that habbit i have to say its the smartest decision ive ever made
Almost 2 months sober. I feel so much better! I was getting into the habit of drinking more and more especially when covid started. So much happier now :)
I have become capable over the last 25 years of drinking 12 full strength beers in a few hours (alone) and not even slur and walk without fault. I'm the kind of guy who really needed to see this. It wasn't until I got to Mike Tyson that i was dismissing this video but, he's my hero. I shed a tear whilst he spoke because that is what is happening to me. The wake up call I never knew I so desperately needed. Thankyou so much
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How am I supposed to watch your videos without alcohol?
Only for today I’m not going to drink !
And for the same addictive nature, and for being the sole cause of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, why then are we allowing kids to have access to ultra processed food products with added sugar?
Two will turn into months then years. We in this together brother
Hey. Are you still sober? It’s been a month good link partner
2 weeks today, no alcohol 😊 also haven’t had a cigarette in 2 weeks which for me the two have always went together perfectly…cheers to everyone fighting addiction 😊😊
Keep at it champ. When you hit 6-7 weeks, you'll be a different man. You will not believe that you've been putting that poison (cigarettes with hundreds of poisons and alcohol) willingly into your own body.
What kept me going was every day thought "man, I already stayed sober x days... it would be a shame to zero that. Let me try one more day."
How are you doing? Are you still sober?
Keep up the change. Stay away from situations that could inspire going back.
Keep it up mate, you got this I believe in you. The last drinks I had were in Cancun Mexico at a Coco Bongo party and that was around or on the 19th March. I also stopped smoking pot a week or so before that date and since being back in England I've gone from pretty much being homeless and sleeping on a mates fold up camping bed, to renting a flat and gradually getting work coming in from being self employed. The last 7 days has seen me getting up at 5am every morning and going for an ice cold swim in the sea at 5:20am and working on new creative projects. I have even gone to church a couple of times and meeting people in different scenarios who I have the prospect of doing additional charity work with. It's all about quitting booze and things that hold us back. I hope I keep it up as all these other people do as it still feels soon but I am seeing major benefits. x
The cigarette Bone is connected to the drinking bone,
Which is painful if you break it😢
18 years without alcohol after 12 years of being a daily drinker and I don't miss it at all, when you step away from it everything in life becomes better, I have yet to meet a single person whose life got worse by giving up booze
Exactly. I’m a year sober and I don’t miss it at all either.
How did you break the daily habit!?
@@mollyyeah A.A, physical exercise and a hell of a lot of determination
@@mollyyeah take some time off work if you can. That’s what I had to do. Really detox yourself. Push through the first couple of days. Try to exercise if you’re not sick.
How do you all get into a habit of daily drinking? I mean did you actually find alcohol drinking that rewarding?
Today I got my first 24 hours sober after 14 years of alcohol and hard drug abuse. Had a lot of rock bottoms but never felt so depressed and lonely like the last months. I hope I will make it and thanks for uploading this video. Big Love
How is your progress two weeks later? I hope you’re doing well!
Wait you never had 24 hours of sobriety in 14 years??
@@sadbravesfan
That’s not at all uncommon.
@@Acemechanicalservices I can't even imagine what that's like. I mean I would think that at least life would get in the way or you'd end up in a situation where alcohol wasn't around for a day or two. Not to mention how crazy expensive that would be 🤯
Keep getting up and just keep going! Jesus is ready to speak to you. Talk to Him and listen, you will feel a distinct and overwhelming peace..never stop. 👑
I'm hearing a lot of stories of people who quit after decades of drinking. Thank you for sharing your stories. I'm in my early 20s and I don't want to continue to drink my life away so today makes 24 hours of no alcohol. Tomorrow will be 48 hours. It'll get better with time.
Way to go brother get some professional help if u feel u will relapse again
One day at a time brother
i'm about to be 36. i started young. i am about a week sober and i don't plan on going back. just don't do it. it's not worth it. if i could do it over again i would never touch the stuff. learn from other people's mistakes. wasted years of my life. good luck.
@@luvdr350 u will come back stronger brother , be happy that u made it thru those yeara, peace n love to u
How are you doing?
12 days in. Feeling great. Mind set strong and locked in.
Good afternoon. Did u have withdrawal symptoms??
@@davidvidales8261 no not that I can recall. But I suppose it all depends on how much you’d consume on a daily basis.
30 years drunk. Almost 2 sober. Life has improved so much I could write a book about it. Not perfect but unrecognizably better than it was when I was drinking.
Thank you. Thank you for not giving up in the last 2 years.
Amazing! Really inspiring hearing all the success stories.
Just write your thoughts or whatever comes to man! A book may come
Life for me does not improve unfortunantly. It's very tough to stay sober I can but sober sober is hard.
@@mariahconklin4150 hang in there . Baby steps if you can't just go cold turkey. Keep slowly reducing. Need a lot less willpower to say no to one drink.
I quit drinking alcohol in 1979. I am 68 years old. I quit after several life because my life had become unmanageable and extreme anxiety and relationship problems were occuring. I went to AA the first year, which helped but I have stayed sober for 44 years. Quiting was the hardest thing I have ever done.
Very Nice. You're a exemple for a lot of people
I found the easiest way to not be an alcoholic is to spend many years being too poor to afford enough to drink to be a regular drunk. The clarity gave me some amazing God-given inventions.... but putting them into practice could make me really rich, so, the downside, we/you have less incredible products (even if some were military orientated).
Your testimony is wonderful, I have 21 years off alcohol. Thank You Jesus.
Honestly meetings always made me want to drink more, but I quit years ago too by myself and it was hard but I been through worse
Congrats.
But quitting alco drinking and smoking are the easiest battles against all the demons out there.
So now imagine, if men cannot successfully battle those easy ones how can they ever claim victory over the rest of them much more ugly and despicable ones?!
Almost a month. I'm Free. Attachment is suffering
🔥Let's go! This is just the beginning! 🔥
Right on keep it up, I'm going on 4 months and counting.
That feeling of being proud of yourself is something you can and should have every day.
Congrats! I’m struggling with 30plus years of smoking. It’s hard to go more than 24 hours… my teeth are falling out from bone wasting or whatever they call that.
My boyfriend is an alcoholic … he never gets mad or violent and gushes his love for me with abandon when he is drunk or just had three drinks even. Thankfully alcohol doesn’t cause classic violence and detestable behavior in every alcoholic. Everyone loves him and he’s a wonderful person. We are all suffering from PTSD over how he is killing himself. We are begging him, but we all know the bottom line is that he is killing himself and I told him I won’t marry him (and live under same roof) until he deals with this, and proves it over some time… but I will lovingly hold his hand and pray for him as I know that ultimately he has to make the choice and do the work … I am not his mother. I don’t know how it’s going to go. It’s Btwn him and God now. I’m just here to love him until he quits and we marry or he does himself in. It’s Gods Will at this point.
For me the first day of sobriety was the hardest.
I had been putting it off for years and years thinking tomorrow I’ll stop.
Finally I did, today is my 27th day of sobriety.
I’m on a roll.
I hope you all have a wonderful day.
I find the first few days pretty easy and then I start going batshit from the boredom. I spent 6 months totally sober a short while back and started getting wasted again. I gotta lay off again! I always kick myself in the crotch for ruining a good quit, but the boredom is insane.
Congrats on cutting it out!
I spent 15 years either drunk or hungover, I was always one of the two. I am a blackout drunk, prefer to drink alone. I am 22 months sober now, not a drop since I quit. My life has gotten infinitely better in many ways but I do now struggle with boredom and loneliness. Those feelings were always there they just got filled with alcohol. So now those are my next battles to overcome but getting sober gave me the strength to know that I can. Best of luck to all those who struggle with alcoholism ❤
You can succeed....stick with the sober life.
If youre lonely, try AA, you wont feel lonely
I'm 10 years sober. Best decision I ever made! 🎉
Nice
me too April 2013
thats beautiful .I am going on a year and 6mos after drinking almost 30 yrs ,not looking back
I was a hardcore practicing alcoholic until I was 33. I would drink until I got hives. Never thought I could stop. I thought dying would have been better. I just could not continue on drinking or not drinking. If I can do it so can you. ❤️
10 years seems like a dream.
Quit drinking almost two years ago. The benefits have been too many for me to remember. What's really impressive is how lonely it feels in family gatherings and social life on weekends. I mean, EVERYONE drinks. ALMOST EVERYONE. They see you as an outcast, yet they also praise your physical / mood improvements and that makes them wonder. Puts things in perspective. I personally would not, under ANY circumstances or excuses, go back to drinking ever again. I love feeling awake, aware, vulnerable and challenged to get back on my feet without the aid of any liquid or smoke. It's amazing.
I'm in the same boat, except I had to make an exception for my partners milestone birthday. 1.6 years of not drinking, produced the exact same result you've outlined, I fell into it having disassociated myself with my family because of the long term toxicity issues (unfortunately I fall into the disfunctional family category, whereby I made the proactive and life changing decision to remove myself - very hard and sad for the first 5 years 😢, but it got easier especially focusing on fitness, strength and health). Luckily my love for fitness and health has seen me through the emotional challenges of being self exiled, Huberman and Sam Harris protocols help alot with physical and mental resilience. After experiencing the birthday with alcohol and recognizing that it was a one off, and being in the process of getting back to normal routine, puts the whole dogmatic approach to alcohol sobriety in perspective. I think it's important to learn discipline but also just as important to recognize when to relax, enjoy life without interfering with your health journey.
@@scotchbarrel4429 good for you. If you happen to enjoy the taste of certain drinks and you have gone through all these life-changing experiences that helped you realize the negative outcomes of alcohol abuse, you'll have the best of both worlds. Like you, I enjoy fitness so much along with movies and many other activities that keep me pretty busy throughout the leisure time and, unlike you, I never really enjoyed drinking. I always did it to fit in and relax, but then I realized I wasn't truly "relaxing" but numbing myself and escaping from the stress of a hard day or week. Now I see my way through all those things with exercise (an acquired taste for me), mindfulness and prayer. Be that as it may, look like we're both on the right track. Greetings from Mexico.
If i'm at a family picnic or reunion and people try to convince me to drink, I simply lift up my shirt and point to my scars, then tell them, "liver transplant, kidney transplant, removal of spleen, and ruptured appendix. Then I ask them if they still want to hand me a beer.
@@josephhernandez9428 I don't think they'll take that as a trick question.
Keep on keeping on. There's no alternative👍
I have been drinking for almost 2 decades now. I’m a very functional alcoholic, which is kind of the problem because it has never became enough of an issue for me to quit. However I’ve gotten to the point in my life where i feel like it’s holding me back from becoming the best version of me. Thank you for this video. It came to me at the perfect time.
Your comment is my reality. For the first time in decades I have now been alcohol free for 11 days! It doesn’t sound like much to most, but they’re not me.
Same for my husband it s terrible because he thinks he can avoid quitting totally
@@andrewsomerowell done !! One day at a time !!😊
I agree. I’ve drunk the equivalent of a bottle of scotch every night for over 2 decades. All my vitals fortunately check out ok, but I’m extremely over it. Even the slightest drain on the physical and mental health is worth examining why we do this in the long term; but the truth is that it is truly a poison killing the best experience we have here; and things have been exemplified in my life since Chook flu killed my career and so many others. FJB
Just do it! Same for me, but when I think of how many bad things result from alcohol, I won't support it!!
I've been sober since September 6 2021 after 19 years and 5 of those years I struggled to get sober. Best decision I have ever made.
55 now, drank since i was 13. Stopped 7 years ago and my life has improved beyond words. I was held captive by it and looking back it seems like a nightmare that i am finally free of. If you are seeing this and thinking about it, just do it. You might slip up once in a while, i have, but once you are committed you will be fine.
Good for you. Weldone
I'll drink one for you than .. I'll probably die before i can quit .
I'm paraphrasing, but one of my favorite quotes about quitting alcohol is: "Sobriety didn't open the gates of Heaven to let me in, it opened the gates of Hell and let me out"
@@bronsonhale5582 I told myself that. Sober now though.
Bought a new car without alcohol, bought a house, got a lawyer's license. but I will say that after the first year it becomes very boring, you must definitely keep yourself busy with something, I went in for sports and a motorcycle.
2 years sober, 27 years old.
Спасибо за контент!
Молодец! Так держать! 👍
Hey man ! Currently 23 and truly want to quit. Alcohol is holding me back on many levels. I believe that if I quit now in 5 years time my life could be so much better
@@franciscosandoval3640 100% Это пойдет тебе на пользу, брат. Жизнь без алкоголя реально лучше.
Congrats ! Keep up the good work trust me its worth it! Coming from a 57 yr old man that got sober at 29.
@@johnnystl1288 thank you!
Started drinking at 15 and quit at 39. I’ve now gone 3 1/2 years with no alcohol. It’s easy. I just say… it’s not that I’m never going to drink again, I’m just not going to drink today.
and those todays lasted 3 1/2 years. I like that method.
Started drinking at 15 and quit at 39 ya sounds easy.....
Yeah drug and alcohol addiction recovery is a life long process. I’ve been clean from heroin for 24 years, but one slip up can take me back to those depths.
@@Aaron-zg3lhit is easy when you’ve actually had enough. YOU have to want to quit. You can’t quit for mom, kids, wife that never works. When YOU HAVE HAD ENOUGH ITS EASY TO QUIT. (After detox that is)
That's a good mindset for advice. Thank you.
One year sober. No weed or alcohol.
Absolutely has changed my life for the better. 🙏🙏
You can do it!
31 now. Managed to stop at 28. I was bad for a long time. Started drinking at 12/13. Was probably psychologically addiction by the 17 and was definitely physically addicted by the end of my addiction/relationship with alcohol. I went and got clean in rehab and severed that tie. Never looked back. I'm so glad to be free of it! I'm so much healthier now. I would have died if I didn't get clean!
Good luck to everyone just starting out. It is so difficult but worth it. Im six months sober and have times where I think about throwing everything away just for a quick fix but the joy from not relying on substances is worth it.
Going on 7 years sober. Bought my first house, by myself, last year and I’m happier than I’ve ever been.
🎉well done
Реальные достижения, мои поздравления! 🤝
I used to be heavy drinker, now I only drink three or four times per year, in special occasions. I'm a lot better like this, in every aspect. On the other hand, I do have to admit, quitting drinking on a weekly basis, made me realize that I really don't have patience to be with people lol. I became a loner by choice. Alcohol is what made me a sociable person. Now I'd rather be by myself, reading, writing, playing guitar, travelling alone, etc. The sober me has ZERO tolerance for mundane shit and small talk.
Same only "special occasions" really. Ironically if you have alcoholic family members, you usually need a few to tolerate them.
That's because people suck.
Ok but small talk is a necessary way for people to warm up to each other. Chat is a good thing. Not every convo has to be deep, nor can it be.
@@erikberry6408 LOL.
Do the Meyer Briggs personality test. It leads to some insight.
Just over 2 years for me. I've lost lots of friendsd due to us having nothing in common, But I've also grown because I learned to be content and comfortable alone.
12 weeks sober feeling great , I started going for 5-10km walks / jogs every single day ( day 12 today ) I thank God Almighty 🙏🏿🙏🏿
I came back home at 5 this morning, completely wasted. And for the first time in my entire life (I'm 38), I started watching videos like this one. I think I start to realize something is wrong in my life.
25 years of solid drinking. Never thought I could stop. 18 months sober now. Had to be done. If i can do it anyone can.
YES!
Stopping doesn’t somehow erase the half-lifetime you completely wasted.
You hear it over and over again. But I can definitely confirm after I stopped drinking for 3 months my life did a 180 and felt like superman. It’s incredible. Everything just seems to get better. But eventually slip back into old habits. But I’m back not drinking and once again I can feel the power and clarity descending upon me. It’s really a super power.
As long as I don’t have to start at Ground level 1 when I relapse I’m ok with that
Relapse is part of the process.
You got this.
Near 9 weeks, feeling soo good.
Emotional drinker for 15 years, almost every night.
2 weeks sober here after 15+ years of drinking, I can't say how much better I feel, stay strong!
My wife and I are nearly 10 month sober after 20+ years of INTENSE weekend binge drinking. We're lucky because we've not had any cravings at all...we just stopped and saw the benefits of sobriety that there's no way we're going back. Had nothing but support from everyone we've told. I feel for people who've quit and are white knuckling it and having their friends at them saying "Come on, just have some beers!"
Exactly what's happening to me. Drinking 4-5 times a week and then just stopped 26 days ago. The benefits make me feel better than drinking and hitting goals with not drinking is rewarding.
@@bluesky5384yeah, if you can be yourself and not give a fuck. People stop caring and actually start preferring you to be sober and let them be the drunks lol. I've gotten alot of respect because I'm talk about my vulnerabilities, and deep down they're the same but don't have the courage to admit to them selves they have a problem out of fear of the fight. I don't judge tho we're each on our own journey of self realization and everyone's path towards that is dif and nothings wrong with that.
Am 43, male, i drink alone to cope (i was jobless in a foreign country, financial legal troubles, and travel ban), drinking got out of control in the past 2 years, i usually quit for few days, but it's so hard to deal with lonliness and excessive worrying so i find myself running to the fridge to grab a beer....thankfully I've been working for the past 4 months, watching this video was motivating, i didn't drink for 3 days... i hope i can quit alcohol for good this time
@@aymansalameh3701 travel ban? Sounds like a story I want to hear.
Great video. Just over 10 months now, after 50 years, thanks for your help Leon.
🔥Let's go Stephen 🔥
Good, now keep moving forward and heal for your future🏆!!!
Get er done!
Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.
The Trips I've been having have really helped me a lot,I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well
@Micheal Harris Does dr.sporess ship?
Shrooms was the best trip I had. It was an amazing experience.
How did you dose yourself? Micro dose or larger dose n how often? I have the pizza toppings just need more instructions
Yay Jenn!!
Had a 8 year bender where I basically decided to stop dealing with my feelings and drank through them. Haven't drank for about 3 years now and all I can say is be ready because all those emotions you are suppressing with alcohol will come out eventually so be proactive because it can be trouble! There is a reason you are drinking. So just be ready when you stop. It might not happen right away either.
This is the best advice about quitting alcohol hands down. So many people don't prepare for the anguish of feeling everything fully once they get out from the fog and euphoria of quitting. It's what causes so many to relapse again and again because it is HARD when you finally have to deal with what you have been running from.
I woke up in my work van on April 16th, 2018, a broken man, due to drugs and alcohol. I decided that morning that I was going to do whatever was necessary to clean up my act. I had to change all aspects of my life. I was 51. It’s never too late to turn your life around. Thank for the video.
Congratulations. How did you do it?
@@mike-lx8tp one day at a time, my friend. Are you struggling? I would be happy to go into more detail if you think it might help you.
I listened to a bunch of Leon’s videos driving to work and back when I first quit drinking. Every word he said came true. I am 2.5 years in now and thriving. If someone is watching this video and wondering if they should quit…even if you’re only drinking a few times a week…the answer is yes. Start with a 90 day goal, see for yourself.
Day 125. It’s such a relief to go into every weekend knowing I definitely won’t be hungover at some point. Love your vids mate 🤝
Thank you for this video. I’m 4 days sober now. Sacrificing alcohol to discover life purpose & maintain inner peace & happiness. The testimonies in this video is refreshing.
How are you getting on? 🤔
“4 days sober”😂😂😂
@morgancarolan8680 People that have been sober for years were once 4 days in, the amount of time is irrelevant should be supportive of the effort 💚
@@bigstylee6700 oh cry me a river 😂
that stuff messes with your mind and thinking seen it all my life all the denials in the world won’t change that fact
I’m 21 years old and I’m 1 day sober I will keep it like that I thought alcohol would help me escape my anxiety.
There is a research finding out there that alcohol actually induces anxiety the next day. Stay strong 💪
2 yrs sober after 18 yrs of heavy drinking. Best choice I ever made. It took stage 4 terminal cancer to push me to the point but im thankful my last days will be sober
2 weeks sober after decades of alcohol abuse. I'm not servile to a toxic substance anymore 😊
Let's goooo 🔥
@@LeonSylvester Thanks for your support ❤️
You can do it bro.
The newly recovering alcoholic: You guys are the most inspirational. I applaud your courage and strength.
We are so lucky to have these kinds of free resources to help kindle the embers of sober curiosity
Hope you found it helpful Matthew!
Over 500 days sober! Absolutely worth it! 💪🏻
wooooooooooooop!!!!!!!!! Good job man!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks!
I ‘m on day 5 of being sober and caffeine free. Have to say that I don’t miss either one and drinking water most of the day with some sparkling water here and there is way easier than imagined.
👍🏽🙏🏼
How are you doing? Are you still sober?
@@miamiman196 No 😓I broke the streak yesterday and today. No shot face anything just family weekend at the beach.
@@MamboLui that's OK. Start again.
I was up again to 6 am UK time. Just watching the night turn into light which made me think " What am I doing with my life" Thats when reality sets in for me. I want to stop and I'll do all my best today to stop and If I can make it till tonight sober then thats an achievement then I can build on that.
Great outlook! I don't look at it like I failed because I went 12 days that's better then nothing. I'll try again and again. Now I know I won't have seizures I'm quitting.
Good life-no alcohol
misery and death -alcohol
Amen brother
Take one day at a time. Just do it.
Im not a saint as i smoke weed, but its been 2 years! 2 years since I've spoken to my brother... Not because i don't want to.. I cant!! Hes not with us anymore 😢 That fkin poison took my bro and in a slow painful way strapped to machines laid in a hospital bed 😔 no way for a 42 year old to die! Please keep trying to get off this sht guys... Not just for the ones who'd miss ya and the pain they feel without ya but for yourself! You're more important to this world than you give credit for... So keep trying guys.. Day at a time ✊
I was a 4 fifth a day drinker for about 12 years, by grace of god been sober since 8/17/2016 my life is infinitely more productive and stable
I’m 1 year and a 2 month in with zero alcohol! One of the best decision I ever did!
Stopped Boxing Day just gone and also cocaine and already feeling the difference. So now I’m going to do all of 2024 and hopefully forever now. Good luck to all doing the same ❤
6 months sober. Let me give the more pros and cons:
Pros: relationships are definitely better
I’m seen as a more responsible and accountable person
I am a more responsible and accountable person lol
Lost weight. Not from the lack of alcohol but I think from the lack of food that usually followed (lost 10 kgs without any exercise but I am eating cleaner too)
More self respect (don’t make pathetic excuses or tell lies to go drink
Saved quite some money
Started a few hobbies as weekends are much longer now
Liver looks good in the ultra scan (had fatty liver earlier)
Haven’t risked my life (drink and drive, other accidents which I had in the past from falling)
Work is a breeze. No hangovers really helps with this
Cons: I’m still unable to have “as much fun”. I’m quite an introvert and it’s a bit difficult to go out there without alcohol’s assistance
I don’t feel magically healthier like mentioned in those : what happens when u quit booz for 30 days videos. I am healthier but it’s been very gradual and hard to notice
Had to change my friends circle because all my really good mates drink heavy
Declining drinks at social events is a bit awkward. People ask a lot of questions or try to make fun of it
To close, I hope I continue this forever and would never start again. Unfortunately I can never have just a couple of drinks and stop. So not a single drink forever. It sounds a lot less scary then when I first quit.
You got it
This devil will always be lurking in the shadows.
Waiting...
But it's good that you are aware of that.
P.S.:
Smoking and alco drinking (and similar) are the easiest demons to set yourself free from.
Thank you for being one of those humans they cannot boast any more to have under their cloven hoof.
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Very forthright! Thanks!
Week 1 sober here 🎉
And oh man does sleep feel SO SO GOOD. Can’t wait to experience more benefits and stay sober ✅ peace and love
Don´t think about what you are losing when stopping, instead realise what you are gaining ;)
Love and Peace to One and All
Very inspiring video.. I've recently decided to quit drinking and stumbling across this has just cemented my choice.. seeing all these famous faces who have been in the same dark places as you and I is quite amazing and gives off the message that we are all human and drink can destroy anyone of us if we let it.
Thank you for editing in famous people's issues with the drink too. It shows that these people are human just like us and they too need to get over toxic crutches that they set up for themselves early in life.
My heart goes out to everyone who is fighting their addiction to alcohol. I consider myself fortunate that I never started drinking. For a while, I was ridiculed for choosing not to drink. When I was 8yrs old, my father caught me sneaking a sip of his beer while he was mowing the lawn. Thankfully, I found the taste to be absolutely disgusting, and spat out the beer. My father only laughed at me, and chose not to punish me. Even as a kid, I vowed to myself I wouldn't touch alcohol ever again. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made!
Another Home Run, in fact a Grand Slam because this very diverse group of people independently confirm what Leon has been saying which is that quitting booze does NOT have to be difficult and can actually be enjoyable. Further that it will be the best thing you ever do. Thanks Leon!
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After 19 years of drinking I quit last year, on December 31st 10:00pm... It's been 5 months without alcohol and I'm feeling amazing!
I had my last drink on NYE too (before midnight)
@@bgrossman eat healthy, keep it up
Sober sine 2/21/23. I've tried many times to stop drinking but after the SB party I went to earlier this year I believe I had alcohol poisoning. I felt awful for days. My body seemed like it was shutting down. When 2/21 came, I felt cleaned n clear headed n that was the day I said I'm done!! To anyone who is struggling, this is one journey you will walk alone. I was not upset when family n friends kept offering me drinks cause ive tried stopping before. The best thing about being sober is the control I have over my life and how I'm loving myself again. Not searching for love or looking for acceptance from other people.
This the only time Jordan Peterson really made clear sense to me and like Peterson he's just usually over my head.
5 days in. Already amazing life changes happening. Glad I watched this video - it resonated with me on many levels .
Update
Im now 6 weeks sober
Great things are happening - I’m getting a lot more done and am so much happier and positive .
We can do it !
Update 03. December .2023 158 days sober. However More people now trying to encourage me to drink. It is true most people find it strange …Wonder why 🤔
Either way these people inspire me to stay sober.
In the past I’ve had suicidal thoughts - like just walking into the sea, leaving my dog on the beach. These have stopped. I think more clearly now and realise how much I want to enjoy life.
Good luck everyone else and if anyone wants to chat lmk.
Finally - shout out to the content creator. Life changing decision for me to drop in 6 months ago…
I'm 3 days sober 😮
@@airheadusmc3821 how's it going?
what changes bro? tell us.
im 28 hrs sober
@mochissin84m84 I already been relapsed 😩👀
@@airheadusmc3821Quit again, It doesn't matter how many attempts you need.
Great video, I quit 1.1. 2020. Then, I started living the "real" good life. There's NO DOWNSIDE to removing alcohol from your life, and the UPSIDE IS LIMITLESS 👍🏻🙏🏻
Thanks for this video, i had some anxiety about possible scenario's, going out or being near alcohol. I glamourised it in my head for a moment. But staying strong. day 203
Boom! Awesome stuff 🔥
@Sober Leon thanks I'm sure remembering how much it held me back also helped me stay away, too
26 days sober. I'm so done with drinking. The withdrawals are the worst and it's ruined my life.
Congrats!
Great video that I needed to watch. It's been a week since I put the drink down. I only hope to better myself and those around me. Good luck to everyone ❤
Remember to remind yourself why you stopped in the first place every time you think about starting back up👍
This, this and THIS 1,000,000 times!
I've never been an alcoholic, but I was a heavy drinker in my teens/20s, I stopped the binge drinking when I became a parent, but like most I still drank on weekends like it was my god given right. However, I started curbing my alcohol 18mth ago, this would be 5 or 6 drinks 2 nights a week, then 1 night a week, then 1 night a fort, 1 night a month, 1 night a quart, and as I type this I haven't been out drinking or drank at home in 6mth. I can honestly say it has changed my life - it was like a fog cleared, the illusion shattered and I remembered who I was.
In the process of cutting alcohol, I quit antidepressants, benzos and beat a 12 year Codeine addiction that almost killed me. In the last 6mth I have clawed my way up out of possibly the longest, darkest, deepest abyss of my life and I've become physically, mentally and emotionally _indestructable._
I managed to get myself a job in a new sector - a tough, male dominated industry, and I'm doing well, against all the odds. Despite having 3 children, zero childcare, no family, no support network, a coercive controlling bully of a husband and spiteful inlaws, who essentially forced me out of work in 2019, using childcare as a weapon to sabotage me and basically throw me under a bus.
But children grow up, and the moment my youngest asked for their own house keys - I got to work. Applying for 20 jobs a day, many rejections, setbacks and several interviews later - fortune smiled on me. Having a job, a purpose, my own money and a sharp sober mind has enabled me to break out of a 13y toxic marriage, as well as the financial prison and social shackles that came with it. Sobriety has saved my life, my alcohol infused mind could never muster the courage to do what I have done, nor could a hungover body cope with the load I am now bearing.
If you're weak, afraid and defeated - the monsters _will_ kick you when you're down. Dr Peterson once said: _"The only thing a monster won't mess with, is another monster"_ I watched his lectures, read his books and I owe that great Man a handshake. Because he led me down to the depths of my wretched soul to face my demons, all of them. Then I had to awaken the sedated dragon from her long sleep, integrate my shadow, become the monster... and I sh¡t you not, my tomentor is now terrified of what the pit has sent back, can't do enough for me, I've never seen a set of balls drop off so fast. Too little, too late, hell hath no fury and all that...
Anyway I digress, I demanded a divorce 3mth ago, and I'm now in the process of taking over the house, mortgage, bills et al; essentially adopting as MUCH responsibility as I can bear. I have started reading again, learning, meditating, walking, working out, building a routine and making sure I eat/sleep/rest adequately enough for the daily fight, hyper vigilance is key, no matter how far down the road we are, we're always 2ft from the gutter - so stay frosty. I'm almost T total now, with one tiny exception of really special occasions, for example I had a small glass of rosé with a meal a few month ago to celebrate my new job, it felt like a well earned treat, after that I drank water all night 😇
I'm not religious per se, but alcohol is the closest thing to the Devil I have ever encountered - the father of LIES and the fuel of nightmares, with drugs (both illicit and prescribed) being a close second. Ethanol is one of the most prolific poisons on the planet, and it has been weaponised against mankind for millennia, to keep us weak, subordinate, SLAVES.
I am 40 years old and can honestly say without a doubt, that I have never felt more alive. The strength and clarity I have today is unparalleled, I wake up naturally at dawn, excited for each new day and grateful to be here. Regardless of my many challenges, flaws, fears and obligations as a single parent on a low income, life is what you make it - carpe diem. Get clean, get sober, get out there and GET HARD. If I can do this, YOU can do this. Much love ✌🏻🩵
Its like waking up from a nightmare and you never want to go back. I am right there with you and millions more like us👍
You sedate yourself on the best days , special occasions. You choose to poison the body mind and spirit at your best moment. Sober is the best gift God gave us because God litterly resides in the presence.
I'm not judging, I would just wonder is that little celebratory drink really the best thing for you in that moment. Or is it presence with total awareness, senses full on , not numbed out.
Its never too late to take back your life and be better every day. Im trying very hard myself. Stay hard !
It’s been 2 weeks. Right away I got off my butt and started doing good things. I figured I feel so sick but I got thru it. Not as bad as I thought and I was full blown all day but I realized I was just bord and the alcohol made me lazy so to cure my boredom I drank and drinking made me not want to do anything.
Powerful video Leon! I’ve watched and enjoyed a lot of your content but this one… wow! Thanks
Hope it helps you on your journey Scott! 💪
Quitting drinking is the best thing I ever did for myself. And I found I actually have true friends because they did nothing but cheer me on and tell me how proud they are of me...but these are the people that also saw the terrible effects it had on me. I'm lucky they stuck around through it all.
I was sober 2 years relapsed a drank for 3 years. Gained 60 lbs. Now I'm on day 2 of being sober again.
@@realcapers what led to your relapse?
I know the struggle too well, as someone who drank heavily for 30 years and can attribute my alcohol abuse to many stupid decisions and things I did throughout my life which I regret, and can never undo; its destroyed relationships, cost me jobs, friends and made me feel shame more times than I can count..... I tried quitting a few times throughout my life and succeeded for short times only to relapse again when life threw some challenges at me (stress from work, family, coping with the loss a pet etc). Funnily enough, I recently took 2 weeks leave from from work and challenged myself to stay away from the bottle and to my utter surprise I did it effortlessly, I was feeling relaxed and happy and I didn't have any work stress, so there was no anger and frustration built up in me that I just wanted to drown out....... It became apparent to me that a LOT of the issue for me was work related stress. As my 2 weeks leave came to a conclusion and I was about to return to work, I had grave fears that all the hard work I had done for 2 weeks with staying clean was going to come undone pretty quick once I was back at work... By that stage I was already feeling better physically and mentally after having no alcohol for those 2 weeks and wanted to keep up the fight and not relapse -- So I asked myself what I could do, sure I could quit my job, or I could find some ways to get to the root of the problem and tackle it head on... ie: limit the ability of my job being able to get to me so much.... Luckily, being in a management position at work, I was able to offload a lot of the crap I was dealing with to other departments.. it worked.. Then came an offer from my boss as a position had opened up in another area of the company, a very prestigious role, and more money - but I knew about the responsibilities for this 'prestigious' role and I see the stress others in that area are faced with daily and always thanked god I was not doing their sort of work.... So for my health's sake, I declined it. Yup I threw away the chance to earn more a year but I realized my health was more important than money. I have been able to keep the stress levels in check with work and I seem to be winning the battle through sheer willpower and determination. Over a month has gone by and I have zero cravings for the bottle, in fact I am feeling way better... my skin is clearing up, i have more energy, I am less depressed (alcohol is a depressant), I am having more restful sleeps at night - oh and I am saving a lot of money, I used to often spend in excess of $500 a week on expensive spirits, wines, imported beers. I am confident Ican stay on track this time!
That's awesome bro.. your story is inspiring for me and I decide to walk the path of abstinence.. Keep up the effort.. 👍
Almost 7 months later since quitting (it will be 7 months exactly in 8 days from now), I can report that I am still clean and have not caved in despite having some rough patches in life since. I haven't had a single drop of booze - I also faced the ultimate test just recently - the work Christmas party. Everyone was blind drunk and making an idiot of themselves by the end of the night, along with some work colleagues getting very "friendly" with each other (oh dear).. I watched it all unfold while sipping on water and just plain old fruit juice. I frequently had people putting alcoholic drinks in front of me and saying "come on man, have a drink!" - no way. I stood my ground and walked away from the night without having touched a drop of booze. I bet there were a lot of people who had sore heads the next day and slept the day away recovering, and some no doubt woke up feeling embarrassed for making a fool of themselves. lol. Not me though :-) I woke up with a clear head the next day, energetic and proud of myself that I had stood my ground! Having watched how the alcohol affected everyone progressively as the night went on, I realized that used to be me, but not anymore! I never want to go back "there" again :)
One year sober from weed and alcohol on June 10 2023
The obsession has been lifted with daily spiritual maintenance and helping others. 🙏❤️
I know a guy that calls himself "sober" because he hasn't drank alcohol or used cocaine in 5 years, things he had serious problems with. But he still smokes week so I am not sure he's really in sobriety.
I’m so glad I’m 18 years (2005) sober. Now I’m a successful small business owner with a very bright future. Prior to it all, I was a total wreck. THANK GOD. 🇺🇸
Now when I pass out on the couch, it’s from a good days work. But even better, now I’m able to discern the quality of person / people I keep in my life. Thank GOD he kept me close in Jesus name. 🤝
July 4th!!! I would complete my 30 days of being sober, it’s a great feeling of peace and being centered with my self which I never thought would happen, I was a Functional drinker for years and the thought of quitting always scared me, tried quitting for couple weeks for the sake of people around me but it never worked and it always seemed impossible in my head to quit alcohol. On June 4th in the morning I was driving and out of nowhere something happened to me and I woke up and saw the imposter that was living my life for years in a miserable state of mind. It’s hard to explain my eye opening experience on that day, but to simplify it “ I watched all those years of my life as a movie being drowned in alcohol and pushing away all the people that loved and cared about me “ that was the wake up call for me and I quit right there and haven’t had any problems or urges. it’s a beautiful feeling and I am very grateful to god for that wake up call. Good luck to all of you that want to become sober, trust me it’s not hard once you decide to quit for sake of your own happiness and wellbeing. ❤
When I was on Alcohol and drugs I wasn't really happy, now I'm sober and I'm still not really happy. So the key to happiness is not quitting drinking, I don't really know what it is but at least I avoid premature death so... that's a good thing... I guess
I’m just over 3 years sober . Lost almost 100 lbs and was able to start walking without canes . Only negative was I started getting panic attacks once I stopped drinking. I’m bipolar and had been using to control anxiety so it makes sense.
Same panic attacks have came on full strong. But I'm certain it's the price we was pay. And son enough the debt will be owed in full. Took time to get here, it'll take some time to get out. But so much grace for finding the path and walking it.
It's been 8 years since my last drink and I couldn't be happier. To anyone trying to stop drinking if you relapse it's ok just start over. I lost count many times it took me and if your friends are pressuring you to drink their not real friends
Thank you for this. I’m on Day 2 after a huge wake-up call. I’m not a daily drinker so I’ve always talked myself out of addressing it. I cannot enjoy alcohol responsibly, after a single drink I just keep drinking to the point of losing myself. It’s put me in many uncomfortable situations where I was unable to make good decisions and was taken advantage of. The pattern is real and enough is enough. My largest challenge is standing up to peer pressures of work culture and my family. I tell people and their reaction tends to be negative / “it’s just 1 drink, come on!” - Does anyone have any advice to communicate clearly and directly?
tell them that you are doing a challenge where you can’t drink for X amount of time. Usually people respect that ur doing a “challenge” and leave u alone. Or just surround yourself with better people honestly.
You’ve got this!
Avoid those type of people. They are not good for you. If they can't respect your wishes for wanting better for yourself. Find new friends
Alcoholics Anonymous. Just a group of strangers coming together to stay sober one day at a time. A chance to meet friends you hav'nt met yet. I don't know what this guy is preaching, but most of the characters in the video are proud members of AA. Sobriety is about CHANGE what do we change EVERYTHING about ourselves. I wish you well on your journey, the path is as treacherous as you make it.
I'm on day 1 and hope you and I both can beat this.
3yrs sober. Best choice in my life. If you're drinking daily, quit now, the you 3mo. from now will thank you.
Trying my friend very hard
I'm currently in a battle with procrastination. I just saw a 20 minute alcoholism video to feel better about myself because I'm not an alcoholic. No matter where we are in life, there's always a struggle to unlock more of our potential.
Watching alcoholism videos instead of what you should be doing.
How’s that procrastination battle going? 😂
@@christinaedwards5084 I mean I should be doing something productive right now but instead i just replied to you
@@CrisHaasbro replied 1.5 hrs later, I got back to you in 27minutes.
What have you been doing? Other ‘things’ I imagine.
Procrastinating! 😁
@@christinaedwards5084 Well we're definitely not workaholics, maybe we should watch a video on why its bad to be a workaholic, see you in the comment section
@@CrisHaasbro you’re right about that, I don’t enjoy working all hours to be taxed to pay for unknown men from unknown countries to live in 4 and 5 star hotels.
Working these days is a mugs game. X
Turned 30 and had a binge drinking weekend and forgot almost all of it and ruined my birthday dinner by being too hungover. Spent my 20s and teen years doing the same almost daily. Went into work that Monday and a video pop up on RUclips about getting sober and the benefits. I took that as a sign and gave up drinking all together. First time in my life where it was actually easier then all the other times, I've tried quitting. Once I started to see the benefits that were spoken about, I never want to go back. I occasionally watch videos like this now so I can keep receiving that motivation to keep going.
At 33 yrs now, I've come to realize that never touching alcohol was the best decision of my life!
No shit, I don't even LIKE drinking hooch that much! It's kind of a dumbass thing to do.
I stopped because I really couldn’t get drunk any more no matter how much I drank I just couldn’t get pissed , 4 months clean and I did 8 months before but dad dies and it set me back , 4 months clean tho ❤
2 years sober and completely nothing changed, still fucking depressed, still feeling awful, still constantly exhausted, still no money and life is at it's worst.
Quiting drinking won't solve shit.
Since I can’t get help I’m going to try watching this video over again and again. Hopefully it helps inspire me.
You're not alone! I'm struggling right now.
Funny thing is I always thought I'd stop only if my drinking got out of hands. But now I have cut drinking out of my everyday life for more than half a year, I feel like I don't wanna drink at all anymore. The biggest factor was that I don't want to deal with hangovers anymore. The fun of being drunk is not worth the pain and depression I have to deal with the next 2 days.
Not to mention destroying your liver and heart, diabetes, etc.
@@HeathenDance yeah, my father was a heavy drinker his whole adult life and then got cirrhosis of the liver in his early 60s. He stopped after the diagnose and is now completely sober, but the damage is not totally reversable at this point. I have so much alcoholism in my family, that alone is reason enough to stay away from it.
That last sentence is what got me, thank you
The depression afterwards sucks!
Alcohol is king though in moderation! I started drinking since I was 13 and I'm heading into my senior year in high school. It helps with nerves during tests, and it has relieved a lot of pressure thinking about tests that get me into prestigious colleges. I keep my limit to a 4-8 beers a day to prevent myself from going off the rails. I even go down to as few as 3 some days
I'm six months sober now. Everybody is telling their inspiring stories on how things changed for the better but i still struggle to find hardly any improovment in my life, if anything it helped isolate myself even more. I'm not giving up on myself but i wish this journey had a few more highpoints. Maybe the reason is that i was depressed and anxios for a decade before i started drinking and drinking worked well for a few years, it made do things i was afraid of (finding a job, meeting people or simply be around people) and now i am back to normal. Don't get my wrong i don't advocate drinking i stopped because the downsides of it prevailed after a while. I work at my mental issues since i was a teen but there is no resolution in sight. Maybe its too early and my expectation are too high. I just want it to see some results which would help the motivation, because it's hard just to rely only on discipline.
Its early still, i know i because I went thru it too and its been 7 years for me now. Hang in there, you have more support than you know. There are millions of us who are like you and know exactly what you're dealing with! Stay committed my friend and i will keep you in my prayers😊
The problem is you aren't giving your life purpose. Find a passion and it make it your lifes purpose. Make goals and create a dream, and strive for it. Not for money but for joy. Find your true self beyond, your thoughts. Become selfless and live for your family or people that need you. Give love instead of seeking to take it from the outside.
Remember what you put your attention on only grows. So stop identifying yourself as depressed or whatever. Just feel what ever presents itself in this moment and let it be . Shining the light on the darkness is all that's needed for it to transcend into peace. Don't judge accept this moment and everything that comes up and comes thru. You'll find you're true self, you're peace.
One month in and I feel so much better ! Life is starting to look up. I remember watching stuff like this wishing I could stop because the suffering was too much. But now I feel free. Cheers to a new life, a sober life.
Let’s go!
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it has been 31 days for me also going from drinking a bottle of vodka a night and sometimes more. I feel great and thinking a bit clearer. lets motivate ourselves!
@@fefloria no need to count days. Wake up,
Live your day, go to sleep , do it again. Soon you forget about. Counting days, you stay stuck in the past.
@@lawsonransom8318 yeah I am hoping to get there where I don't think about it, but I have a calendar I have been marking X's to keep me honest with myself haha
It's been 38 days I'm completely sober.
I decided after watching one of your videos.
I was never a completely wasted person. Just drank every day 2 or 3 beers and occasionally got wasted.
I'm so happy with this.
My father-in-law is battling hard against his addiction. He tried to commit suicide the day before yesterday. They live in another country.
I feel that one of the hardest type of people to quit drinking are the simplest ones, people not very educated, which is his case, it's really hard to figure this whole concept of this video for this kinds of people. Unfortunately.
Anyways, keep up with the good message.
I'm on Day one because I made the mindset that I don't want to be this person anymore, this video helped immensely
I drank daily for 30 yrs. Quit last June so almost a year. Don't miss it either. I noticed I don't sweat like a pig anymore.
2 years sober now 🙏🏻 you will not believe when looking back the clarity of the massive trap you’re in with Alcohol. All I can say is it just get better and better with each passing day you say “NO”. You’ll also inspire those around you to better themselves as well and the relationships you have and respect for one another only grows for the better. Thank you for these videos to help us remember why we’re doing this ♥️
What you and your team are doing works. Thank you for stepping up to help. ❤
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Nearly one week for me. Alcohol free beer is really helping me for the start
Today is the tomorrow that you were worried about yesterday ! What a quote! I need to see my life like this quote! Im gonna stop drinking from today which is a morning and im weak as u can get mentaly and physically!! Wish me luck people
8.5 years sober. After the first few months I was sleeping better the weight loss and the energy. I still walk around think about throwing myself into a vat of Guinness. But I made the promise to myself not to drink. Started at 12 I just turned 68! These last few years have been my best ever. Thank u for this video.
I quit drinking 10 years ago when i met my now wife. I was lucky to be able to be a part of such a remarkable family. I was very addicted to drinking before i met her and although it was hard to break out of that habbit i have to say its the smartest decision ive ever made
Almost 2 months sober. I feel so much better! I was getting into the habit of drinking more and more especially when covid started. So much happier now :)
I have become capable over the last 25 years of drinking 12 full strength beers in a few hours (alone) and not even slur and walk without fault. I'm the kind of guy who really needed to see this. It wasn't until I got to Mike Tyson that i was dismissing this video but, he's my hero. I shed a tear whilst he spoke because that is what is happening to me. The wake up call I never knew I so desperately needed. Thankyou so much
Tyson is a women abuser