I woke up a couple of weeks ago and just quit. This time there was no guilt or shameful alcohol induced drama or incident. I’m coming from a place of positivity and self love and it’s working and I feel amazing
I have tried several times from bad things I have done. This time I just stopped because I wanted to. And it is going much better I'm actually at 30 days!! I have no interest in going back.
@@christabossbitch7118 hey Christa. This is awesome and guess what?? I’m still sober and life is great. I can’t tell you how much my self worth and and life in general has improved. I’m wishing you all of the best encouragement to keep going 🥰
I read 'this naked mind' and just started getting your emails and watching your videos. Thank you for being so awesome and relatable! I'm going to keep on following.
This is all true, I am 30 now and since about 27 I have been seriously trying to quit drinking. I have had a lot of success, and the times I have relapsed only made me look deeper into myself and fix internal issues. I got therapy for my depression, addressed my diet and fitness., and I have gradually felt better and better. Right now I am 3 months sober with one slip up within the first 30 days. If I did the math the last 3 years I have had way more sober days than not, and that's a far cry from the 4 day a week binge drinker I was in my mid 20's.
I did this. I didn't know I shouldn't have. I was crying, I was so sick, I asked God to help me. And clear as a bell, God said, if you don't put it to your lips, I will do the rest. Let Me help you. It was so clear! So I just stopped drinking. From a fifth and sometimes more, to nothing! Just like that. And its been 5 years. I didn't have DTs, nothing. Just didn't buy anymore and didn't need anymore. I guess I should have died.
I am so happy that more people are talking about this! Same boat. I smoked marijuana and drank regularly for about 10 years. Never effected my work ethic (so I thought) and didn't really effect my life and relationships. We have been wondering why in 10 years we haven't gotten pregnant and I began to do some introspection and realized during this time I smoked and drank fairly regularly. I just decided one day that I was done drinking and I feel 100× better than I did. I didn't realize how much of a fog that I was in. I hope that the future holds a beautiful healthy baby in it but if not I am still so happy to have changed my lifestyle.
Your honesty is what I think we all find so endearing but your relatability factor is downright SPOOKY - right down the husband who flatly said he was never going to not drink - yet here we both are! I learned long ago I was never going to force anything on my husband but he watched me return to my high energy, happy person and he wanted that, too. Thanks for all the good work you have shared with the us.
Hi, I am Wayne and I’m a grateful recovering alcoholic. I just finished with this video and I found it intriguing! The concept of being able to let an addiction run it’s course is very attractive. I drank practically daily and in dangerous levels for 23 years, I went to rehab, and I attempted several times to stop on my own. I finally had to hit my “bottom” to figure out that alcohol was no longer going to be able to pacify me and let me keep getting away from myself! I had to begin dealing with feelings, emotions, and gain the nerve to examine the things that led me to the bottle in the first place. For me, I am certain that I would’ve killed my self if I didn’t stop... I’m now 4.5 years living sober! I personally, know that if I ever drank alcohol again the results would be the same...So for me, abstinence and working my program is how I stay this way. I do respect the fact that my way is not the only way and I remain open minded to strategies and methods that others have used, and have found the same success! Spontaneous sobriety is indeed something I will study a bit more. I thank your insight and education on the topic.
I am truly grateful I found this now . I am 6 years sober and avoided life so much because I never agreed with AA. But now having a name for what I did has helped so much . Thank you so much for your stories
I think this is where I am at. I have been a heavy drinker for many years. I finally got some feedback that this is harming my health. Routine blood tests revealed that my liver function is out of range, by a factor of 3. I will fix this, whatever it takes. This is a spontaneous decision.
@@ThisNakedMind Thank you so much. I am doing well. I allow myself to drink two days a week only, Liver function tests are normal again. Had they not been normal, I would have stopped completely. I will not blow up my liver. On an off day I sometimes think it would be nice to have a beer or whatever but I don't. I guess I was, or am, a heavy habitual drinker as opposed to addicted.
5 Days, so jazzed about this! Love your videos and I’m half way through the book. I’m doing the 30 day experiment, and not deciding beyond that as it scares me, but all the info you present is resonating with me big time!! Thank you Annie!
Also, thank you for having the courage to be vulnerable and share. This is how we change the world. Through connection and understanding each other’s struggles. Be proud!
I love the “I don’t drink” one. Coz”I’m sober” has such a negative connotation associated with it. I feel like being “sober” is sometimes treated more shamefully than being someone who lightly drinks.
I quit in 2012 after i became diabetic from pancreatitis. I happened to be listening to an audiobook by eckart tolle on power of now. My will/ self belief was 0 but i literally went one now -at- a -time till it was 1 week, i month, 1year, 5 years then i stopped counting. The one "impossible" thing ive done in my life.
My biggest problem with AA was having to identify myself as an alcoholic. That really turned me off and also being expected to sit around and talk about what a terrible person I am. Whenever I mentioned that to other AA members I was cut off.
I have muscular dystrophy and don’t have many leg muscles. I cannot get up by myself. What’s you advice for people with severe disabilities PLUS alcohol issues?? I’m already down. Stopping alcohol is going to put me down further no matter how temporary. And I HAVE to quit completely. I’m 46 and there is no controlling this less than drinking 2 times a week, and thats not working either. ❤
So sorry you're dealing with so much. That can feel so defeating. This podcast episode might be helpful - ruclips.net/video/Bp98nORPgYU/видео.html I'd also suggest joining us in the This Naked Mind App - thisnakedmindapp.com - the community and coaches there can offer their experiences and advice as well!
Hey Annie thank you for all the great RUclips videos I find them very helpful. Can you please give me information on the best way to obtain information in regards to your program. Thank you.
Traditional rehab has an 11% success rate. Read that again, 11%. Trust me I know, I have been four times. $20K for the first two because after the first stay, I relapsed five days after I left. They will tell you IN THE REHAB with your littermates there, that out of all of you (about 20) about 3 will remain sober.
This is me. But I didn’t know how to articulate it until listening to your words here. Thank you. And good for you + your Dad! ❤️ Of course we can do this. We are doing it. 💪
So interesting. As Yoda says, “there is no try - there is only do”. And as Alan Carr says, trying is the problem with the will power method I guess it’s much like confidence. It doesn’t arrive over time of practice, it comes when you realize you have a choice
We're here to support you in that. The This Naked Mind Companion app is free and includes more videos, coaches, and a supportive community. Join us at thisnakedmindapp.com
We've changed our programs since this aired. I suggest checking out thisnakedmindapp.com to connect with us and learn about all of our programs. The app is free!
Abuse can be a trigger for so many. We turn to the coping mechanisms available to us to deal with it. You're not alone in this challenge and there is hope. This podcast episode features someone with a similar experience who found freedom from alcohol. Hope you find it helpful - ruclips.net/video/bVX6F3ZFLII/видео.html
I would say to explore different options to see what is a good fit for you in particular. I believe it depends on the individual. For me, AA is a bad fit. I find the beliefs systems faulty, social coersion unappealing, and the focus on being unwell toxic. I prefer to assess my alcohol intake (very limited these days), part of a holistic approach, similar to refining my diet. Best of luck-
@@ctmdoh6542 reliable data in an anonymous program which does not take role call, count people in meetings or keep tabs on people’s sobriety ? Interesting choice of words and concept.
So much more can happen - The primary feature of the alcohol flush reaction is a red face-or flush-but it can also be accompanied by hives, nausea, low blood pressure, the worsening of asthma, or an episode of migraine.
How are you doing? Have you looked into joining us in The Alcohol Experiment? There's incredible support and community found there - www.alcoholexperiment.com
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I woke up a couple of weeks ago and just quit. This time there was no guilt or shameful alcohol induced drama or incident. I’m coming from a place of positivity and self love and it’s working and I feel amazing
Amazing!! Congrats!!
I have tried several times from bad things I have done. This time I just stopped because I wanted to. And it is going much better I'm actually at 30 days!! I have no interest in going back.
@@christabossbitch7118 hey Christa. This is awesome and guess what?? I’m still sober and life is great. I can’t tell you how much my self worth and and life in general has improved.
I’m wishing you all of the best encouragement to keep going 🥰
I read 'this naked mind' and just started getting your emails and watching your videos. Thank you for being so awesome and relatable! I'm going to keep on following.
@@samanthakatecreates6179❤😊
"Going from living by default to living by design." I love this!
So powerful, right?
This is all true, I am 30 now and since about 27 I have been seriously trying to quit drinking. I have had a lot of success, and the times I have relapsed only made me look deeper into myself and fix internal issues. I got therapy for my depression, addressed my diet and fitness., and I have gradually felt better and better. Right now I am 3 months sober with one slip up within the first 30 days. If I did the math the last 3 years I have had way more sober days than not, and that's a far cry from the 4 day a week binge drinker I was in my mid 20's.
I hope you continue to do well and learn from your data points!
I did this. I didn't know I shouldn't have. I was crying, I was so sick, I asked God to help me. And clear as a bell, God said, if you don't put it to your lips, I will do the rest. Let Me help you.
It was so clear! So I just stopped drinking. From a fifth and sometimes more, to nothing! Just like that. And its been 5 years. I didn't have DTs, nothing. Just didn't buy anymore and didn't need anymore. I guess I should have died.
So happy for your freedom!
I am so happy that more people are talking about this! Same boat. I smoked marijuana and drank regularly for about 10 years. Never effected my work ethic (so I thought) and didn't really effect my life and relationships. We have been wondering why in 10 years we haven't gotten pregnant and I began to do some introspection and realized during this time I smoked and drank fairly regularly. I just decided one day that I was done drinking and I feel 100× better than I did. I didn't realize how much of a fog that I was in. I hope that the future holds a beautiful healthy baby in it but if not I am still so happy to have changed my lifestyle.
so happy for you both ❤
Really happy you are here and we are celebrating you both!
Your honesty is what I think we all find so endearing but your relatability factor is downright SPOOKY - right down the husband who flatly said he was never going to not drink - yet here we both are! I learned long ago I was never going to force anything on my husband but he watched me return to my high energy, happy person and he wanted that, too. Thanks for all the good work you have shared with the us.
You're so welcome! :)
Hi, I am Wayne and I’m a grateful recovering alcoholic. I just finished with this video and I found it intriguing! The concept of being able to let an addiction run it’s course is very attractive. I drank practically daily and in dangerous levels for 23 years, I went to rehab, and I attempted several times to stop on my own. I finally had to hit my “bottom” to figure out that alcohol was no longer going to be able to pacify me and let me keep getting away from myself! I had to begin dealing with feelings, emotions, and gain the nerve to examine the things that led me to the bottle in the first place. For me, I am certain that I would’ve killed my self if I didn’t stop... I’m now 4.5 years living sober! I personally, know that if I ever drank alcohol again the results would be the same...So for me, abstinence and working my program is how I stay this way. I do respect the fact that my way is not the only way and I remain open minded to strategies and methods that others have used, and have found the same success! Spontaneous sobriety is indeed something I will study a bit more. I thank your insight and education on the topic.
Thank you for sharing your experience as well!
Popcorn is for lovers.
I am truly grateful I found this now . I am 6 years sober and avoided life so much because I never agreed with AA. But now having a name for what I did has helped so much . Thank you so much for your stories
Glad it helped!
I think this is where I am at. I have been a heavy drinker for many years. I finally got some feedback that this is harming my health. Routine blood tests revealed that my liver function is out of range, by a factor of 3. I will fix this, whatever it takes. This is a spontaneous decision.
@@jumplittledoggiejumpjump9112 your reply, 3 months after the fact, is irrelevant.
Would love to know how you're doing now!
@@ThisNakedMind Thank you so much. I am doing well. I allow myself to drink two days a week only, Liver function tests are normal again. Had they not been normal, I would have stopped completely. I will not blow up my liver. On an off day I sometimes think it would be nice to have a beer or whatever but I don't. I guess I was, or am, a heavy habitual drinker as opposed to addicted.
5 Days, so jazzed about this! Love your videos and I’m half way through the book. I’m doing the 30 day experiment, and not deciding beyond that as it scares me, but all the info you present is resonating with me big time!! Thank you Annie!
You got this!
Also, thank you for having the courage to be vulnerable and share. This is how we change the world. Through connection and understanding each other’s struggles. Be proud!
You're so kind! Thank you!
I love the “I don’t drink” one. Coz”I’m sober” has such a negative connotation associated with it.
I feel like being “sober” is sometimes treated more shamefully than being someone who lightly drinks.
It certainly can! We don't have to use labels that don't fit us!
I live in Los Angeles, the Mecca of sobriety. It’s a badge of honor here. Best gig in town !
Hi you are so good at explaining the drink and im finding myself nodding at the screen at what your saying x
Delighted to know this is helping you!
I did this with drinking and smoking and then I found Annie and others and changed my thinking. 😊
So great!!
I agree im at 17 days and im done drinking for good
That's outstanding! Delighted for you!
@@ThisNakedMind thanks 😊
I quit in 2012 after i became diabetic from pancreatitis. I happened to be listening to an audiobook by eckart tolle on power of now. My will/ self belief was 0 but i literally went one now -at- a -time till it was 1 week, i month, 1year, 5 years then i stopped counting. The one "impossible" thing ive done in my life.
The Power of Now is an amazing read! Congrats to you on your freedom!
My biggest problem with AA was having to identify myself as an alcoholic. That really turned me off and also being expected to sit around and talk about what a terrible person I am. Whenever I mentioned that to other AA members I was cut off.
That can be difficult. Glad you found a better fit for you!
I did the Sinclair method and it worked for me in 10 months.
it's too bad the group you were in, couldn't find a better way to be supportive.
Awesome 👏👏👏👏 the clarity to work on my feelings and emotions, is definitely life changing!! I have my power back!! Alcohol was stealing it from me💪.
Thank goodness you reigned in that thief! You deserve happiness!
I never liked this thing we see in AA where, 30 years sober later, everyone is still an alcoholic 🤔
So glad other options now exist!
Thank you for this content.
Our pleasure!
Feeling positive thank you again and your team
Bob Ehmke
So happy you are here!
My dad did exactly the same thing at 60...just stopped overnight after many years of heavy drinking
Isn't it amazing to witness?
So much better from a scientific viewpoint...What about doing a video on the link between alcoholism amd ADHD Annie ?
We will add it to the list!
I have muscular dystrophy and don’t have many leg muscles. I cannot get up by myself. What’s you advice for people with severe disabilities PLUS alcohol issues?? I’m already down. Stopping alcohol is going to put me down further no matter how temporary. And I HAVE to quit completely. I’m 46 and there is no controlling this less than drinking 2 times a week, and thats not working either. ❤
So sorry you're dealing with so much. That can feel so defeating. This podcast episode might be helpful - ruclips.net/video/Bp98nORPgYU/видео.html
I'd also suggest joining us in the This Naked Mind App - thisnakedmindapp.com - the community and coaches there can offer their experiences and advice as well!
Ur an angel 💙
Thank you!
You are so smart Annie! Thank you so much!
Happy to help!
Very very interesting. Thankyou, Annie!
My pleasure!
Hey Annie thank you for all the great RUclips videos I find them very helpful. Can you please give me information on the best way to obtain information in regards to your program. Thank you.
thisnakedmind.com is the best place to find all our programs
I used a similar method for getting over heartbreak.
Interesting!
Traditional rehab has an 11% success rate. Read that again, 11%. Trust me I know, I have been four times. $20K for the first two because after the first stay, I relapsed five days after I left. They will tell you IN THE REHAB with your littermates there, that out of all of you (about 20) about 3 will remain sober.
Not the most encouraging message!
Actually any level of alcohol is harmful to your health 😮
Truth!!!
This is me. But I didn’t know how to articulate it until listening to your words here. Thank you. And good for you + your Dad! ❤️
Of course we can do this. We are doing it. 💪
❤️
So interesting. As Yoda says, “there is no try - there is only do”. And as Alan Carr says, trying is the problem with the will power method
I guess it’s much like confidence. It doesn’t arrive over time of practice, it comes when you realize you have a choice
What a great way of putting it!
I want to be free from alcohol
We're here to support you in that. The This Naked Mind Companion app is free and includes more videos, coaches, and a supportive community. Join us at thisnakedmindapp.com
Love this information
Glad you enjoyed it!
its not about being intense about a decision. it just happens gradually
Thanks for sharing!
Love this i have the book
So happy to hear that!
46:10 Glad to hear this.
Glad it's resonating with you!
11:55 sorry but I FUCKING LOVE U NOW lol
Yeah good luck with that enjoy your easier softer way
We're happy to support all paths to freedom.
Appreciate you so much ❤
Awe, thank you!! ❤
every bad habit i quit just happened and didn’t require effort
That's great for you! Most of us aren't that lucky.
Do you have this intensive anymore or is it now the path?
Just The PATH now!
How much is the course?
We've changed our programs since this aired. I suggest checking out thisnakedmindapp.com to connect with us and learn about all of our programs. The app is free!
Two dollars on AA meetings. 365 x 2 730. And AA didn't work for me Hmm
There are no one size fits all options. Thank goodness so many choices now exist!
Wish I could speak to you directly
Mine turned red
It's an alcohol flush reaction!
my drinking started from abuse at 6
Abuse can be a trigger for so many. We turn to the coping mechanisms available to us to deal with it. You're not alone in this challenge and there is hope. This podcast episode features someone with a similar experience who found freedom from alcohol. Hope you find it helpful - ruclips.net/video/bVX6F3ZFLII/видео.html
Is it harder to recover the longer you've been an addict/ drinker? I have witnessed this to be true. What's the science say?
The recovery time period is unique to the individual. It depends on how each person has been affected.
Do you think aa works or treatment counceling please be very forward with it say to me
I would say to explore different options to see what is a good fit for you in particular. I believe it depends on the individual. For me, AA is a bad fit. I find the beliefs systems faulty, social coersion unappealing, and the focus on being unwell toxic. I prefer to assess my alcohol intake (very limited these days), part of a holistic approach, similar to refining my diet. Best of luck-
Thank you if you can keep giving me more encouragement advice and love
It works for some. There's no one size fits all option.
Last reliable data on AA is their success rate is 5%..so 95% who seek this path do not conquer the problem.
@@ctmdoh6542 reliable data in an anonymous program which does not take role call, count people in meetings or keep tabs on people’s sobriety ? Interesting choice of words and concept.
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:)
❤
They say alcohol makes your face red
So much more can happen - The primary feature of the alcohol flush reaction is a red face-or flush-but it can also be accompanied by hives, nausea, low blood pressure, the worsening of asthma, or an episode of migraine.
I think because alcohol is legal
Could be!
You look so extra beautiful today. Such a classy lady.
Thank you!
Wish I had you in my life
Hope you can say more to keep me going than just a heart
Or to keep me alive please
How are you doing? Have you looked into joining us in The Alcohol Experiment? There's incredible support and community found there - www.alcoholexperiment.com
Erm I haven't seen to look into the community, listened to some of the book, but if you can me with some techniques, coaching. X
you get a lot right and a lot wrong like everybody else
Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts!