How I Stopped Drinking Alcohol in One Evening
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Six months tomorrow I’m so proud of myself I could scream right now but my baby is sleeping 🤣
Congratulations!
Good job keep it up, i just hit 3 months and it feels great
So how you getting on now ?
Keep it up for baby!
144 days today! Christmas done! Boom 👍
Well done!!tonight is my last night..I'm not even putting it off till next year's day,...I've enough of the crap..
sunny owens good for you. You can do it. Once you commit 100% no excuses it’s not as hard as you think, and it gets easier all the time. Kevs videos really help. Good luck 👍
My 6 months is coming up tomorrow
I have honestly never been so proud of myself my whole life.
I stopped coffee ☕️ and alcohol 🍷 .
Good on you man 👍 keepp it up
I'm nearly Six months sober, this is the hardest thing. I ever had to do, but it's the greatest thing I've done. If it was easy, everyone would do it.
It's been easy for me.... I was a binge drinker... but a bad one though.
@@anthonywhite9912 same....
Amen. I really need to stop and never drink again. When I have been sober at times it was easy. What is also easy is to start again. It's almost as if you do it unconsciously. I have three daughters and my youngest is my very best friend. I want to live as long as I can for her.
@@sheriwarnick4370 I know exactly, what you mean. Getting sober is easy, after the first week, but it's staying of it. Is easier said than done. Especially if you enjoyed it, or drank for years. As me myself, I'm 48 and been drinking, for over 30 years. It's always been a big social part, of my life. I've gone of it, few times over the years. Longest I stayed sober was for 20 months, and I'm not gonna lie to you. Half of the time, I struggled with my soberity. I got bored and frustrated, especially when you hear other friends etc . Having a good time, with a few drinks and I can't. Going out was a nightmare, cos I was surrounded. By everyone drinking and me, with a coke or pint of water. So one day, when things got on top of me. I relapsed and took a drink, now thinking I'd go back to square one again. Waking up next day, craving for it. Thankfully wasn't the case, and I'm so fortunate. Now that I can do it , more in moderation. So I'm happier , having a few drinks 1 or 2 days a week. Cos being sober , wasn't truly for me, half the time. It left me miserable and angry, that's fine if you can't stand alcohol and. Want it out of your life for good. Then living life in total soberity, is fantastic and for some people. Who want that then, that's brilliant more power to you. I wish them all the best, but for me. I now know that that's, not the choice or life for me, so I've come to a compromise. Having a few drinks, in moderation and not over doing it works for me. So I wish you, all the best, and on your journey. On whichever option you choose, cos at end of the day. You have to do , what's right for you and, what makes you happy.
@thomaspage2773 That's some honesty, bro. Very genuine to speak so frankly about sobriety. I have had similar struggles.
A year quit tomorrow. Feeling amazing and finally accomplishing my fitness and life goals. You were a huge inspiration in getting started. Keep doing you, buddy. You're helping a lot of people.
Well done mate
Please tell me you are still on the right path...I need inspiration....there is two beings within me..one awakes in the morning and never wants to drink again, and one that wants to drink every night
@@vegansaxon3962 Still sober and for the better. I have already stopped counting the days of sobriety because I know I'll never go back. It's once I realized it was the alcohol that was complicating my emotional self-regulation, it became clear. In my case, the alcohol just fed on negative emotions and tried to supplement them with false positive emotions . We all must take our own journey to self-acceptance and you will know when you are ready. Read Allen Carr and The Pitcher Plant. And for me, Brene Brown is a great inspiration. Read her collected works, particularly about vulnerability, shame, and courage. "The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It’s our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows."
Quit alcohol thanksgiving eve yesterday was out hiking with my family towards end of day started having massive craving thought man a few beers sure sound good right now and started thinking are you crazy its like you forget real fast all the hangovers withdraws money you're spending like a prisoner to this poison luckily I didn't break down and have any I know I will be back to square one so I will just keep plugging along never want to go back some days are hard but I know I can beat it!!!!!!!!!!
September 2017 since I last had alcohol, I don't even think about the stuff anymore; at all. My life is so much better. Passed my 4th project management certificate on Sunday, starting my MBA in July, got a big promotion at work, still no sick days since I quit, started investing 2 years ago and have a nice portfolio - all things that would of never happened before. Thanks Kev, you helped a lot, keep up the good work!
Brynjar Bett 👌💙🙏
Good on you!!
4 months sober now and not craving it at all. Leaving that part of my life behind me and enjoying life without substance abuse and guilt.
I had a moment the other night when my 11 year old son was at the bar in a hotel with me whilst I ordered a round of drinks for the family, I had promised him I was stopping drinking and soda water and lime was the drink for me now, the look of disappointment on his face when I ended up ordering Guinness instead. I've started a journel now and I'm getting him to sign it every day for me. I'll crack it.
Your kids can be the best motivation....well done to you Bob
Just over a year dry now Kevin. Thanks for the big part you have played in my recovery
Today is the first day I haven't had a dink in 25 years. I've been testing myself...only 2 yesterday...I think my bloated belly did it. I'm really going to give this a try. Pray for my strength and determination.
Wonderful video. I'm in my mid fifties and have just about had it with alcohol. Your Chanel is so important. ❤️
I love that saying, I am going to start reminding myself everyday. Push myself to be the best possible version of me.
I started watching your videos over a year ago and I have been on and off the booze. But this time I've been off since Christmas Eve and I intend to stay sober.
Looking forward to a great year, Thanks a million Kevin you have been a huge inspiration to me.
My 15 year old daughter said she's liking the new me better!
One would think that your doctor telling you you're going to die a slow painful death from your cirrhosis, might be the words to make a change... I'm struggling with that and so much more:( I've always said throughout my lifetime the words "I'll know when the time is right".... and for the most part, that has been true... but this one... this devil.. has a very tight grip on me and I am fighting like hell to shut it down! I truly needed to hear you today.... my son and husband are my world! I just had a birthday on the 28th and true to Capricorn style, I'm stubborn, but I want to see another birthday... I want to see my husbands cancer go away, I want to see my son graduate from university, marry, and have children! I want so much more..... I'm very aware, and I WILL get there!!! I'm just that kinda girl who needs a few smacks to the head first before she finally gets it?! Lol!! I thank you immensely today Kevin! God Bless! Send a few prayers this way?🙏☘️❤️
God bless ye..I'll pray tonight for ye...take care..I'm done with drink this evening..
Most important to get proper nutrition into you...plant based diet will be a miracle.,
@sunny owens..❤️Thankyou!🙏😊🇨🇦
Hi Kevin, I took your advice about quitting before the holidays. 21 days sober today. So glad I've got through the Christmas without drinking. Rest of the year should be easier now
Guilt is a huge motivation. I enjoy your videos. Thanks
Thank you, Kevin! You have helped me get through almost a year and a half of no
drinking!
Ty for this very personal video Kevin. I really have the desire to stop the insidious habit alcohol. I guit smoking 3 Mos ago .I listened to meditation and videos ..eventually it must of hit my subconscious...one day the desire was lifted and poof no more .I'm hoping the same result for alcohol. 2 more day or less I want it to be lifted .I have your beginner's guide .
This one is always so awesome to hear!!! Ty Kev!
I listen to you every night. I pray I can stop!
Love to you kev. Inspiration. Happy holidays. I want a clean new year with your help. Thanks brother. God bless
Always get an insight from your videos, Kevin. I.e.: my transformation phase wasn't a difficult battle to build something completely new. It was a dropping off of the chains that kept me from being my real self. Strong. Healthy. Joyful. Contented. I thank you again.
Great video kev. Happy new year 👍
Keep up the good work Kevin. You have been a very powerful influence and support on my own journey. Today is my two year anniversary and I have decided to continue without any alcohol, not even a New Years toast, for the rest of my life. The psychological improvements are sometimes slow in coming but I am able to recommit to being a better and stronger person each and every day. Good luck and Onwards and Upwards for 2020. PS. I did not buy the Landy but we bought a home made Isuzu 4x4 truck based camper and we LAN to start travelling around Oz this January.
Brilliant video.
So true
Happy Boxing Day and happy New Year Kevin 💯💪👍🌟
Great video Kevin
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Thank you kevin! Today is day 6 for me. Last evening I was flipping through the channel . i start watching movie " flight" I can see that was me . I hope I can come out of this. I started do yoga and joined gym . I am ok during the day but as soon as afternoon / evening comes that scares me.
Great advice again Kevin. Thanks. What was that music you played at the end? I really liked it.
I'm doing daily vblogs myself to self help myself. It does help I think. Great one pal.
Mate I love you’re story and you’re very down to earth pragmatic approach to ditching the booze, I’ve been on and off the struggle bus since I was 40. Turned 46 on the 25 September 2022 and it’s finally clicked. Not sure exactly how or why but I’m only 4 days of the booze and I know I’m not going back to it. 46 years of poison is long enough I think😉. Thanks again for all your videos
About 6 months in, thanks for the motivation and good tips! : ) First time i have ever saved money, and lost 13 kg 'all fat'
Going for my first New Year's Eve and New Year's with zero drinks... I know I started drinking a lot in 2007 when I met my ex who's also a heavy drinker. She kinda made me an Alcoholic, but as of you state a lot, it was my choice, I took the drinks and put it in my mouth thousands times the last 12 year's. So, I don't blame her, it's me in the end. I noticed how slow people were at work on the 23rd and since the Holiday's started. It made me realize they were obviously drinking and that's me for the last 7 year's not just the Holiday's. So it made me kinda upset. Hopefully my next message will be me 1+ month sober for the first time maybe in 12+ year's. I never drank till the age of 27, I wonder how I did it? What kept me busy? So, I'm trying to do those things as my new addiction, nothing armful. I already have my soft drink and a sweet treat for tomorrow New Year's Eve. Thanks for all and Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to you and all the people in here.
Would love to see some live broadcasts on here say every month or two especially one for New Year’s Eve with the expert or maybe try to set something up myself all the best to all xx
Stopped for 5 years started again last year been to hell and back since sober 6 weeks had to before the holidays Knew I had to to give myself a chance determined to finally crack again no matter what shit life throws at me and I’ve had my share believe me and I know with drink a mound becomes a mountain come on guys get your heads working and look back on hear next year and tell me how you feel
It’s my first day, need inspiration and courage really badly!
How’s it going? Are you still on the wagon? I’m 12 days in, feeling great
Did you stick with it?? I'm just getting started. So far, it sucks. Hahaha
I have always held my drinking like a so called pro... I have never put my kids in harm, never pass out, drive with them in the car... a happy go lucky drunk so to speak. But I have had enough.. I have gizzled almost a bottle of Turkey.. Wild that is.. but feel shamed now. Kids are in bed that's when I drink more.
I have ask my kids for their saving tho payed back. Feel ashamed... Had a dad fighting and fought the drink 10 years now.. I don't want to be the the same.
Why drink because Iam single mumma, lonely but have my two beautiful bairns.
The drink came to substitute drugs I have stopped.
Anyways wishing all an awesome Chrissy and a 2021 new year that makes memories..
Thanks for the channel.. yes need some support.. x
One of the main reasons I stopped was because my son doesn't drink. Who in the hell wants to hang out with a drunk?
I drank for thirty maybe thirty five years. God and my new born Son saved me in 1993. Now I'm 68, every now and then I tell my now grown son, you saved my life. He doesn't understand he thinks he does. I don't ever explain, I'm still ashamed of my past. After all this time.
We are truly and honestly judged only by our immediate family.
First day of Sobriety
Children are such a blessing from God! How they inspire us to be a better person!That's one of the reasons I want to quit the habit of drinking wine at the end of the day.. I want to see my children grow up, and my grandchildren .. maybe great grandchildren! I want to be the saint God wants me to be. If anyone has never heard of Matt Talbot, an Irish Catholic who quit drinking, ..his story is very inspiring.
440 Days for me. I guess it is still an issue since I know the number. I think it will always be. Thanks Kevin!
it worries me greatly that everyone has a number in their head! İ want to stop but İ don't want to spend the rest of my life counting days!
@@paulharrison8828If you have problem and you stop you will be counting but its better than the alternative.
You had what is called a Lightening Moment. You suddenly saw your real self. There is a world wide club that began in 1935. The original manuscript was published. The group has at least 100 million members, globally. The name of the group is ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. I have had an extraordinary life since June 1989. Never forget what led you to the desperation of your life. Desperation is truly a priceless divine gift. FYI there have been hundreds, thousands of recovery groups that have come and gone in the past 200yrs. FACT no recovery group has remained through 87 years of anonymous service like AA The 1st alcohol recovery group in the United States was named "The Washingtonians. During our 1st presidential term. Alcohol was the 1st taxed item, to pay for the revolutionary War. Our freedom from England. Congratulations for making it to the other side. And you realize that sobriety is a mental healing process that must be steadily addressed, every day, for the rest of our lives. For some, their compulsions have become something so ominous, that only an act of God can save them from themselves. May you find God now.
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I can't remember any vacation or time spent with old friends that didnt involve alcohol. Most vacations I've ever taken involved vast amounts of alcohol and guess what I cant remember any of the details of the vacation. Alcohol just puts a blurry filter on your life and make you just plain stupid. I'm sick of being stupid and missing out on the simple and small Joy's in life.
That was my life John. Alcohol becomes a part of every time in your life that's worth remembering. Memories become thin on the ground, - you can remember vague snippets, but any one time could really be any other... it all becomes an alcohol fuelled mess. The first vacation I had without alcohol was my best, just because I finally got to relive it once I got home - which is part of the fun - and I'm still reliving it many years later :) Best thing you could do for yourself is stop the poison - then figure it out as you go.
I am going to guess a family, a career, a home and a purpose in life. Many of us have none of those things. I think a lot are , after a few days, drink to actually be able to sleep. And yes I know alcohol is a sleep disruptor, nevertheless, when life is so empty.....
There are so many motivations in life. For me, if I had none of the above, that would be my motivation...
@@HabitsV2 not so much Kevin, not a lot of purpose in none of the above. I do fight for sobriety but again optimism does replace purpose. I do see your point of turning a complete negative to a positive. But the reality is at some point sometimes we lose hope that tomorrow brings a future, hard to see that and I hope many never do. When you feel everything is behind you, that changes things. It might as well be most anything to not dwell on that.
@@mountaintruth1deeds533 As trite as this may sound, a turning point for me was reading Mary Oliver's poem The Journey and The Summer Day. I've never cared for poetry, but these two poems were an eye opener. "The Journey is a poem that focuses on the need to leave behind what is bad and wrong and harmful and start out on a new path. It has become a popular poem for those seeking guidance and strength in their lives. 'Tell me, what is it you plan to do. with your one wild and precious life?"
** BTW, I live alone too, but many who choose alcohol have families and careers (purpose?), but continue alcohol to their grave. Best wishes to you that you find your way...
Personally I did a pros and cons list for pouring addictive poison into my body - read up about alcohol and other drugs and decided I never actually planned on being a piss wreck however somehow that had happened because I was just drifting along in life without a purpose.
Once I quit - which I found surprisingly difficult (I never considered myself addicted - until I actually attempted to stop) I found achieving my goals / ambitions way way easier - also anxiety & depression subsided (turns out this is a by product of alcohol - which I never actually knew) and life was /is a much happier place contrary to popular belief - life is way better without grog. Thanks for the Videos Kevin - your videos and other channels have helped a lot - especially when my mind plays tricks on me and I think it could be a great idea to get fucked up. 👍🏻 onward and upward🤘🏻🍻🍻 those emojis are non alcoholic LOL
Hey man, are you still sober? I’ve had “2 month breaks” before but now I’m just done. 4th week off at the moment. Fuck that poison
@@JonnaaM yeah mate - been off it for 3 years now. It’s fantastic. If someone had said life would be this good if I would quit drinking 3 years ago I wouldn’t have believed them.
Stick with it mate - find something else to do with your time & money you’ll be surprised how the 1% change each day adds up so quickly👍🏻👊🏻🤙🏻
@@mazleytaz Cheers for the quick answer mate. It’s just been something I’ve grown into. Grew up playing football and always been into exercise. It just went slowly but surely out as drinking and recovering from drinking slowly but surely became my norm.
I’m only 27 now, but I’ve just had enough of this toxin the last 10 years. I’ve already started working out again, feeling more confident, doing better at work etc. It’s gonna be interesting to see my friends and family’s reaction when I’m not drinking over Christmas.
As I’m already feeling great benefits, and did over my “breaks”… would you say these just get better over time?
Hi are you still on here y son. Is 32 hrsd ljt of the forces
He lives with me and my daughter
We are desperate for help y son is ill
And he drinks everyday for 4 years now .I'm scared as his mum his father's Day are Irish and tneh all drink .I need to know how he stops drinkin everyday safely
Should he cut down his 8 cans or what any advice would beuch appreciated X
I need to stop I binged on booze and cigarettes the last two nights feel like crap