How to QUIT alcohol
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Hey gang,
I thought I'd try something a bit different today and create a new ramble series on the channel, somewhere we can just sit and talk candidly about something we're doing, feeling or thinking about.
The first one is all about how and why and how Hannah and I quit drinking.
I've found there are tons of benefits of going sober but getting here has not been easy. Let's talk about it.
Stef
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Hey guys: I've created a totally free 40-page guide packed full of helpful advice, delicious mocktail recipes, and more for anyone trying to quit: You can grab it here: page.glowstate.com/letsgetsober :)
When you start watching videos like this , it’s a sign you have had enough. And yes I’m sick and tired of drinking alcohol. Thank u for your insight. I have to fight this vice
Exactly! That is the reason that we are watching this. I woke up this morning feeling rather bad, as you typically do after a night of drinking. I thought to myself, man..... it is really time to give this stuff up. I am sick of alcohol as well.
Oh my dear! Can't tell you how many I've subscribed to and watch and use their advice....GOOD LUCK!!!
Did y'all quit yet?
@@realone3170 Honestly, I have not. I was laid off from a job recently, and am still in the process of finding another one. When I was working, I would strictly drink on the weekends. Now, with all of this down time, I am drinking a few days during the week.
@@finn3102 stick at it bro🧡.
5 years sober in October, up there with the best decisions I've ever made :) good luck!
Is there any advice you can give me. Male 32 on jan 25th
@@louie1086 best advise is to just do it one day, then go another day, then another. Days turn to weeks and years. You won't even want to go back after a few months. try watching videos like this on your first few weeks, loads out there.
This vid popped into my feed after nearly 2 years sober, it's fun thinking you were at this point in the past @)
food luck man, it's not nearly as hard as you think.
I need to stop im close to trying
@@kl9058 same here bro. I hope you make it! Wish you all the best
This is me. Sitting here writing this hungover, anxiety, depression. I'm 31 years of age. Been drinking for 15 years. I am going sober from today
Still drinking ?
@@YoungMesrine I have relapsed once. Can admit that. 20 days clean today
@@d.brown9195 good job 💯💪🏿
Good job man, I hope to stop today
My partner drink beer to the point of getting super drunk 3-4 days a week , I want to be there to support him overcome alcohol addiction , he is a great partner but alcohol must be slowed way down or it will end up hurting someone that is a great life companion and friend
Alcohol and cigarettes addiction actually destroyed my life. I could remember several years ago after divorce with my wife which brought me into my disastrous journey on Alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
Hey! Yes Dr.alishrooms
Yes sure of Dr.alishrooms. 100% agree I used to have Psychosis and paranoid thoughts like "people thinking about me talking about me etc. Very odd behavior after getting off Adderall from 7-16. Antidepressants at 18-29. 31 now. I took way to much, but took about 20g of Gold caps (Psilocybin containing mushroom) I analyzed my entire life. The emotions that came out helped me understand behavior etc more. Wont ever need to do it again because I'm happy and contempt forever, but I wish more people did this to alter their perception of reality. Would help with healing much trauma
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
Yes he's Dr.alishrooms.Shrooms to me is a natrual healer. I know a guy who has used mushrooms in the same way and they have really helped him. mah dudes have safe trips all.
wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
I’m 37 and it’s the crippling anxiety that made me quit too. 4 hours of fun for 4 days of misery was just not worth it.
damn thats where i'm at, i keep drinking but i need to stop do you have any advice?
@@highdesertbiker it’s a tough road ahead and I’ve slipped a few times along the way. Just remember when the car goes off the track you do your best to get it back on the road.
@@MegaRbase how did you start quitting? did you slowly taper down or did you just stop one day totally?
I’m watching this at 9 A.M. and still somewhat drunk because of the lingering from last night. Thank you. My father was a certified alcoholic who died from it and I’m here doing no better because I figured my twenties can just take it and “I’ll get better later.” I want to change and this has been a very poignant kick in that direction.
Hey man..how you doing today?
Quit cold turkey 3 years ago and never looked back! I was binge drinking every weekend and doing things I regretted… quitting was the best decision I’ve ever made. It wasn’t easy but it’s totally worth it. Good for you!
What do you do in moment when you’re at a celebration or a game or anywhere where alcohol is custom? I actually have no problem not drinking but it’s always those time where I feel like screw it it’s been 3 months I’ll drink at the this football game to have a little fun, even though I know I’m going to regret it I can’t seem to overcome these specific moments.
@@wwatkin21 I don't want to ruin my streak of not drinking lol so that keeps me from imbibing. It is temping though, I find vacations particularly difficult. It does help to reflect on the massive benefits I've enjoyed from not drinking though (no regrets and anxiety the morning after, no hangover, no messy nights vomiting and making a fool of myself, etc). If you're not going for complete sobriety that's fine too though, I think it's just all about what you want to get out of it. Simply cutting back is enough for some people.
@@bumblebeekimmy right on. The longest I went was a little over a year, but I pretty much had to never go anywhere because I knew tension world over come me. The moment I decided to start going out again I started drinking again. Maybe I need to go out with only people who don’t drink or something. It irritates me that I can’t just refuse to drink in my own. Thanks for the response.
@@wwatkin21 I totally get it, it's NOT easy. I know it's not for everyone but AA meetings can be helpful, I know a lot of people think they're only for "serious" alcoholics but they're really for anyone who's struggling with their drinking and they can teach you methods for getting through those more difficult moments. You obviously need to have a life and alcohol is very prevalent in society so it's something that's really tough to avoid altogether. Having tools you can turn to in your mental toolkit is important for success! Wishing you the best :)
I'm in my 60s. Started drinking as a teen. But when I hit my forties I started having back issues. Started drinking a shot of brandy before bed. Then it turned into two, then three. Now it's a glass. If I don't quite drinking I'm going to damage my liver and die. I will not see my grandchildren grow up.
This is me, hungover and writing this comment to congratulate my future self for quitting alcohol. You did it Josh! You finally became who you were supposed to be. I love you and never give up and always maintain faith in yourself and with God. Congrats man 👍🏻
Good luck
We can do this man…. It’s a strong pull on that magic bottle…. No one can tell us … “it’s easy to stop just do it you can’t be addicted to it… no fuck you… I am addicted to it… it’s gotten to a point sometime in our lives…. We had money for alcohol … but not for food afterwards…. Christmas…. Valentines for our girls… clothes for ourselves…. Times in jail…” point is…. This is a disease and it is fatal…. It’s killed people behind the wheel… and people in a times extent…. We are dying slowly …. And America and the world is allowing it… but putting shackles on it with a slow process …. This isn’t even cool …. I cannot do it anymore … the temptation is real… it’s so strong .. this is stronger than wanting to smoke pot for me…. But I pray for all of us including you guys reading… don’t resist yourself …. Let it happen slowly … it’s gonna hurt …. It will ..but want that hurt and fight it …. We can all fight it… I’m one of you … fighting this … it hurts.. I wanna drink fireball right now as I speak., but I’m tryin not to… I am glad I found this video … thank you friends
Hey! I'm right here with you. How are you doing??
today im proud to say im 21 days sober. next sunday marks 1 month! lets go!
Keep it up!! Smashing it. Starting today myself
Fantastic that you’re making this positive change! I’m day 63 off the drink. Currently at a 3 day wedding in Italy surrounded by vineyards- the temptation to drink is so bad but staying strong 💪 We got this!
Stories like this help inspire. I'm only on day 4.
Stay strong!!!!
@@bonekollektor1659 me too man, and I can't lie, shit is hard. hope you've been staying strong !
@@Acidknights tough indeed. How are u feeling? I'm actually a month in now.
@@bonekollektor1659 awesome to hear that! And thank you for asking man, I'm doing fine. I mean, I'm currently in the hospital so, it's a lot easier because I don't have access to anything lol. I'm just hoping when I get out I can stay strong. Glad you made it this far, keep it up !
As i write this with a hangover no joke... i'm trying to give up,i know deep down its doing me in..the drunken regrets are getting a little silly now in my 40's.I'm finding I'm making some 'really' bad decisions under the influence of alcohol.Stuff you would laugh off in your 20s/30s but now?sadly embarrassing..Its not as easy as i thought it would be but ive got to keep the focused and knock it on the head.Many thanks for your advice 👍
Same here man. 41 and tired of feeling like crap days after and the regrets. Have to cut off people who drink.
Here with you hungover in my 40s. I pray we stay sober 🙏
Well that went quick....thats 4 weeks now off the drink.Its amazing how many people will quiz you why you are not drinking when you go in to a pub and order a soft drink or alcohol free beer..be prepared !😄
Feeling a hell of a lot better lately..probably needed to detox years ago tbh.Keep it up if you can to anyone reading this!👍🙌
This is me now at 50. We've got to get this behind us. We have so much potential, and we've got to get out of our own way. You can do this KissKiss!!
Stay strong
I’m on day 4 cold turkey! My dad died 12 months ago and I started drinking heavy! I’m 42 now and I was drinking a bottle of vodka plus 2 cans every night! The hangovers become that bad I didn’t even want to get out of bed, Then when I did I suffered crippling anxiety just like you speak about..I’m not doing this anymore! I’m done! I’m out! I’m doing it this time 🙏 Goodluck everyone we got this!
Likewise mate Thankyou 👊x
Yes!!
Good luck
We all got this
I have always said the only person who can make you do anything is yourself. I went down the drinking rabbit hole to a point to where I would get drunk to just to get drunk. So I decided to stop drinking for one year and go from there. It’s now day two and I can feel how my body is already reacting to not having a drink. The coming days are going to be the hardest but I can’t wait to get that in my past and move forward with my life.
@John J bro some of us can't drink just a little bit. It's an addiction. Once We taste it its over
I'm 19 and already experiencing hours of "never again" and about a week or 2 of crippling anxiety and depression. This has really opened my eyes. It's quite difficult when the withdrawals that make you feel anxious and depressed can drive you to drink more. Thank you
To anyone reading this: It will get better! I've been sober for a long time now and yes, it has its ups and downs, but your future self will thank you for the decisions you made today! You got this!
i hate that im an alcoholic but the confidence it gives me is jus incomparable
Go to the gym
@John J No, you can drink a little bit. Some of us can’t. Also, there is no god.
@@growsinhouseherbiculturali1100 lol. well there may be a god but he doesnt care for your troubles too much. as for your first statement, i agree.
it may be hard to see god but its easy to see the devils work.
@@growsinhouseherbiculturali1100 god is real but it is you and it is me god is the part of your brain that makes you small it is the part of your brain that tells you you’re a shitty person and it’s the part of you that says you’re the best and most important person god is our way of coping with the fact that we are infinitesimally small whilst feeling as though our consciousness and being matter in this realm we call reality.
@@diaz6884 If there is a god, you should be really mad that he robbed you of common sense.
Everything you said, completely rings true to me. I love alcohol so much I had to quit. Haven't drank a drop for 17 weeks now and I really do believe that's it for me, a life of being sober and I feel so much better! Well done to you and Hannah!
Thank you. This year has been crazy personally. This morning I finished my bottle and realized I had an issue. Today will be my day 1
Hope you made it this far
Nice!
Fair play man. I did 8 months sober last year but a few funerals later I was back into the usual weekend routine. Aiming to start again now and take it month by month. Stay strong and loved the advice and tips as it gives me motivation to have a clean hangover free life. No more weekends wasted 🙏
That sounds like a good plan. You know, I happen to have the same drinking habits. I drink Friday to Sunday. I woke up this morning thinking to myself that it is really time to give up booze. I have been there before many times before, and always end up backsliding. Oh well... at least we want to make a change. Good luck to us both.
I'm 25 and I've never had a drink in my life. All the outside pressure from friends and family to drink alcohol as soon as I hit 16 just kind of turned me off it lol. I just didn't get why everyone cared so much about my (not) drinking. Like, no one cares whether or not I play tennis for example. I just don't get why people get so offended by someone not drinking alcohol…
Because if you're also drinking it makes them feel less guilty about doing it, then you're in the same boat x
Not missing anything - you're living pure life! I want to get there - completely sober. Comparing my sober self to my drinking self, sober is WAY better. Powerful sleep, youthful energy/focus, look and feel better.
not gonna say you’re missing out but it is fun at the time won’t lie to u
Because a lot of people see it as being not fun and/or a square.
And I'm not trying to insult you just legitimately answering your question
I'm 28 and I've never drank in my life. I never wanted to when I was younger and then once I started to consider it, my therapist told me it was good I didn't drink because it would make my anxiety worse. Eventhough my anxiety and depression has gotten worse, I'm glad I didn't go down that route because I would probably be in an even worse place. It definitely makes social gatherings harder for me, but I think learning how to handle a social gathering without a substance is something that I hope is a good thing. I will probably never touch it because I can't risk my mental health. Congratulations on your choice, I wish you the best of luck. I will say remember that no path is a straight line and that is totally okay.
ty for your story, the month off and on idea is brilliant. cheers mate. here's to staying strong.
Currently watching still recovering from a hangover, not my worse boozy session but just feel tired of embarrassing myself, blacking out/not remembering things and relying on it to feel interesting. I’m 28 and need to get my health back on track too.
Started this journey today and this advice actually makes me feel excited to cut out alcohol for good!
I was a functioning evening drinker. This is day 1. My routine has my mind going crazy not to drink. I didn’t think it would be this hard to just drink on the weekends. (For starts)
How has it gone?
@@An-Alien-On-Earth much better but still not exactly where I want to be yet.
How you beat that?same here 😩
I often think- ok, 1 glass… netter than 1 Bottle, start … and Drink that much till my head s silent and i fall asleep
@@dustinsanchezmusic5851🙏🙏wish you the best
I was sobbing halfway through the video because I relate too much.. When I was in my twenties I was drinking a lot for fun.
Thinking back it was probably a self medicating because of what I went through in childhood, but now in my thirties I find myself drinking when I get too stressed and thinking about all of my responsibilities.
But I get so incredibly depressed afterwards, I feel like a failure more and more, but yet I don’t want to go to alcoholism meetings because I’m not sure that would help me, I fear that will make me feel more sick, but correct me if i’m wrong.
But yes, that’s why I got online and found your video so thank you, I will definitely try your technique.
I feel you. Same
AA really can help. I’m in the same boat as you are. I went to my first AA meeting and how welcoming the people are is truly amazing. You should try it. I know it’s hard/embarrassing. Bit if I can do it so can you.
Grow up. Sobbing? Lol
@@Cuyt24 you’ve obviously never been in Emma’s situation. A little empathy would’ve been nice. Be happy you’re not where she is, and show compassion for the less fortunate.
Got into my fifth drunken fight last night. After deciding to "cut down" multiple times, I've got a wake up call and realised I have to stop period. I'm a medical student with exams in exactly a month. Let's hope I'll have curbed the addiction in time!
Same. Got into a pretty bad fight the night of my sisters wedding. The wedding was awesome but the party just went left and i blacked out. Still embarrassed but I’m absolutely done.
How Are You Doing Now ?
I felt the same thing! I loved alcohol. Then I got pregnant then another pregnancy.
Being sober for 3,5 years made me realize how happy, calm and present I am. I dont need it anymore.
I'm 32 years old, and the hangovers are rough. It's two days of nausea and dry gags. Eating is almost impossible. I've lost 30 lbs from drinking too much. 30 lbs that I didn't need to lose. I know it's time to start slowing down and eventually quit.
Watching videos help me to believe that it's possible and that I'm not alone.
I’ve sent this to my lovely son who is an alcoholic. I live in the UK. He’s in NZ. I truly pray he can get help
I feel this! After having my son 14 months ago, I find myself drinking so much more than I should. I literally use having a bad day with him as an excuse. I feel insanely anxious and down a lot of the time. I keep having weeks off and it’s insane how much better I feel for it. Alcohol is so much more dangerous than we’re led to believe. It’s so wrong that it’s glamourised in the media. Both our physical and mental health suffer with it. Why isn’t it being demonised yet like smoking!!
I am in my 40s and I've never been drunk. I think I've had about three sips of alcohol in my life. The reason? I saw how alcohol affected my sister and my mother and I did not want to be anything like them. (My mum did take herself to rehab and she was sober for at least 20 years. I was very proud of her.) I don't do drugs either. Can't stand them. Congratulations on your choice. I wish you and Hannah nothing but the best of luck!
I'm 42 and iv started my journey towards sobriety. Mainly because of what you rightly mentioned, the 4 am anxiety and the massive depression the next entire day. I loved alcohol way too much but I'm just sick and tired of waking up full of fear at 4 am and spending the next day full of fear and sadness. Also I had to apologise everybody I texted bad. I refuse to live under the clutches of alcohol. I choose freedom! Iv had enough
Well done Stef! Sounds amazing. I've always been a "light weight" so never been a big drinker but these days (aged 34 with 2 kids), I barely ever drink, even if I go out with friends I don't feel the pressure to drink in the way I did when I was younger. I think the biggest reason is I don't really get that relief and relaxation most people get from alcohol. I like the taste of a gin and tonic or a cocktail but I enjoy it just as much if its a non-alcoholic version, so drinking alcohol just ends up being an expensive way to get a headache!
I found it very interesting when you talked about anxiety about social situations without alcohol as I tend to feel more socially anxious if I do end up drinking because I'm worried that I'll start speaking too loudly or make an embarrassing joke or say something I'll regret the next day. Basically alcohol = losing control and no alcohol = in control for me, which probably means I have other issue haha but this video definitely sparked some interesting conversations so thank you!
I’m on board my man. I had quit whenever it turned into drinking just to washing away my problems and then it became a problem for me as far as consuming it daily. I was going through a divorce etc and when I got custody of my Son I said to myself I have to stop in order to be alive to raise him because I didn’t won’t to leave him in this world fatherless. Took some discipline but I’m sober and still going strong. When at odds folks think about your love ones.🙏🏾😊
Great video and so accurate. I removed alcohol from my life last September so approaching 1 year living alcohol free and never felt better. Highly recommend everyone try it and judge for yourself the difference 😍
I’ve tried many times to quit alcohol these last few days I had major withdrawals and the shakes and I’m sick and tired of this shit. Thank you for this video
I have decided to cut down and be sober this September then to do one month on one month off like you guys did because I just feel much happier without it and nothing beats waking up on a Saturday and Sunday without feeling grim and knowing you have the whole day - I think I’ll miss it a lot/feel awkward saying I’m not drinking socially which kinda says to me it’ll be a good thing to reduce my consumption of it - would love to hear how you guys get along it’s always lovely to know other people are doing something similar ❤️
I completely understand! Iam in the same boat man. But once I finally get the help to stop il be ok. Imagine being a professional nurse with a closet drinking issue . A completely successful professional with a problem that dictates
I was exactly the same…..couldn’t wait till 5pm to have a beer or a wine most nights…..then we went away and I decided not to take any alcohol as I’d been feeling under the weather…this was last august…..I’ve not had a drink since….I’ve not said I’ve quit as if I fancy a beer I’ll have one, but I feel so much better, and I don’t crave it at all….best thing I ever did. (Also in my 40s and anxiety riddled lol)
Got my attention when the after effects of drinking were laid out for your 20's, 30's & 40's.
Hungover w A long weekend off from work. Laying on the couch watching tv w such anxiety & depression. Almost paralyzed til I had to go back to work.
I have lost my family already, all I have is my mom. I think about ending my life a lot but I am not going to give up.
I'm having my last beer tonight. Tom, I will start my journey to sobriety. Thank you for this. It motivates me to try and really quit drinking.
Howd you do
@@t_bones Not so good. Still drinking beer very night after work. Sad.
@@glenberania4128 im 27 days right now and have been going to meetings. Its possible. Give it a try.
@@t_bones I'll try tom bro. Thanks!! 😍
@@glenberania4128 Hang in there and keep trying. I am in the same boat as you, I will have days where I say "Ok... last beer". Night rolls around, and I am cracking them open again. I did not drink last night and it was ok. Only thing I notice is that after quitting the booze, I have difficulty falling asleep. Melatonin supplements (5mg) from GNC helps in that regard. Honestly, I love beer so much I just don't know how long I can keep it up.
I am a completely different person when I drink. All my insecurities come out and I project them on other people. I just can’t do it anymore.
I’m with you on that 100%
@John J that sounds amazing and all. However some can’t just have a little. Myself included. It’s way easier for me to just not drink at all then limit after I’ve started. Because why? I happen to know about all the fun shit that comes with the rest of those beers. Damn. The times I had. They don’t outweigh the next day blues though. I’ve been sober since I watched this video first. A little over two weeks. I smoke my grass and pinch off the shrooms. Fuck booze altogether. No one’s mind needs to be chemically tampered with. I say to all ye that can drink one or two and stop… we’re not worthy! One day at a time folks. Keep it real
My baby died she was three weeks. I’ve always drank but never this bad. Today I’m stopping. The grief is ridiculous but i have to i realize that I’m letting everyone down around me including God and self
I'm sick of alcohol too. I want to give it up but feel it will be difficult! I'm gonna give it a go 😊
Currently pregnant and have not ONCE missed alcohol. Genuinely considering never returning to it.
I haven't watched this yet but you get a thumbs up immediately from me for bringing up the topic. It's seen as such a huge "go against the grain" when it really doesn't need to be. There are so many different stories out there, so many different walks of life and reasons why people stop drinking. Every one is valid, and no one is alone in their journey. Thank you so much for being honest and open. Nearly 3 years alcohol free here, absolutely best decision I ever made.
I’m nearly 28, Finance Director - don’t drink every day - binge drinker. Feel fine professionally / awkward personally, social events etc - always used booze to get me thru events. Been so drunk on occasions of work travel, ended up lost in cities & ended up wrong hotels. Jumped out moving Ubers in black out rages, goes on.. Booze is my downfall. Trying to cut it out completely as well. On the wagon is the way to go !
Baby steps and stay positive. Open up and get a good support group. Go search for sober groups / local events. Takes a village.
My friend lost her 4 kids due to her driving drunk. I have so many friends that are alcohol dependent. It's so brave and important to examine our relationship with it.
Good on you guys! I’m in my 20s and get horrible anxiety and depression from drinking, I do regular months off drinking and wanting it to stick!
I haven’t had alcohol since I got pregnant with my daughter in June of 2021. She’s almost 6 months old now, and I grapple with going back to drinking alcohol once she’s no longer breastfeeding. I’ve seen so many benefits from being sober that I am seriously considering quitting for good.
He's absolutely right, as you get older the hangovers are brutal. For me whisky was the worst. The last time I drank I poisoned myself with whisky, the following day i literally thought I was going to die. I laid on the couch and couldn't move. It felt like I had a hole in gut. I knew I never wanted to feel like that again. For me the decision was easy. Yes, it takes work, but I love getting up everyday feeling good. I never want to feel that sick pain again.
This was also my rock bottom ! It was the first time I literally thought I was gonna die !
@@kokonutsm5537 stay strong
This was so helpful. Alcohol, now that I'm 32 doesn't hit the same. This substance is starting to make me queezy when I am at work and want to throw up everyday...Keep posting, YOU WILL HELP SO MANY PEOPLE.
You’re a good man Charlie Brown. I relate to your story. I tried many times to quit. You would think that driving drunk on a motorcycle, at night, would be a wake up call. But, it wasn’t for me. It took the birth of my granddaughter to set me straight. Taking care of that little girl, completely sober, became more important to me than drinking. Next Monday, 11/21, will mark 1 year since I last had alcohol. I still miss the booze occasionally, but I think I’m out of the woods. 👍
Thank you 🙏🏼 I really ti hear this from someone who understands. I’m tired of being alcohol dependence, I will move forward and stop putting that poison in my body
Started drinking at age 55. While working a new job at the Post Office. Every time I got off work a large silver bullet was chugged. Then after 6 months a half pint of Bacardi. After drinking every day at least 4 mixed drinks of absolute my doc says it’s time to stop, due to fatty liver and just general unbalanced wellness, and always feeling off and loopy.
I've battled drinking from the age of 25 to 45 because I found myself living for the weekends and not happy with my choice of work carrier. I would drink through the week to cope with life and binge drink with friends on weekends when possible. At 45 I emotionally knew I was failing in life by my choices and actions from alcohol. At 47 I found my passion for the outdoors to be more true to myself, so I started a tube channel for fishing and camping. I am happy to say that I found myself before loosing everything I had embracing me like my wife and kids to the true friends that were not abusers. I can stay sober for weeks now and choose when and how much I want to drink if I choose to with friends. Life really begins when you understand!
I've only been sober for 3 days. Regretfully, I'll admit that's been the longest in years. I messed up and risked my freedom bad.. I might loose my family soon also. I just feel that when I drink a random spirit gets into me, sometimes a happy one, sometimes an evil one. The risk is too high so I'm going to stop.p
What happened exactly? Maybe someone can offer advice, based on their experiences. I am sure there are others who have experienced what you have.
Going on 2 months now
@@chicagoalmighty45th95 Same here. It is a little over two months that I have been sober. Literally for the first time in 20 years. Keep up the good work and fight the temptation. One drink leads to many drinks, as you probably already know. Cheers without beers!
I started drinking when I was 17 & the first thing I noticed was how my social anxiety practically vanished into thin air. Fast forward a couple of years to my "best friend" repeatedly telling me how much more of a fun person I am when I'm drunk. Fast forward to realizing alcohol "helps" me release pent up emotions. Fast forward almost 15 years later & I'm pretty sure my organs are feeling the impact of my binge drinking. I can barely drive without having a panic attack & the first thing I think of after a stressful day is going to the liquor store, so I can go home & drink. I can barely deal with any stress without getting intoxicated on some level & as I'm lying here severely hungover, trying not to vomit between shitting my brains out, I'm realizing I can't keep doing this to myself.
You not alone.
I'm right there with you. How are you now???? ♡♡♡
@@tealquartz I'll be two weeks sober tomorrow. Detoxing was a bit rough, but thankfully any symptoms from that have passed except for the anxiety. Even that has lessened though. How are you holding up?
You are not alone.
You're less alone than you probably realize. Keep your eyes on the prize, and take those steps to sobriety. I hope I can do the same. Good luck!
4am anxiety and depression for half a week. You just described me. Let’s try this.
This gave me a lot of hope, I'm not the type to get drunk and get aggressive rather happy and relaxed, no matter how much I had to drink. But if found that when I haven't had a drink I feel down and depressed. Not wanting to talk to anybody and generally irritated. I really like how honest you were about your situation and that gives me hope. I want to have my self control back, I don't know if we could talk and maybe or hopefully like you said I can go hand in hand with you on the journey. Please let me know cause I don't think I can do it by myself at this point. Thanks again for sharing your journey so far. Bless!
Your video was the first i watched this morning. You know you need to quit, when you woke up at 3am. And you realize, your daughter has school in the morning. You don't remember the end of the night. You passed out on the living-room floor. She's behind you passed out on cushion's with a blanket😔. You carry her to bed, kiss her goodnight, turn around look at her saying...im sorry baby, please forgive me...Then you youtube how to quit?
I'm 32 nearly died because pancreitus now its for life. Drink is so acceptable its hard to get off. Your a big man for this video it helps people like us thank you. Been 2 week off at the moment ain't allot but we gotta strive threw
One day at a time as they say ,my husbands been sober for 27 years but his life was unmanageable with alcohol and since quitting we had our son and he now has a very successful business so has never looked back ,if he’d carried on drinking I don’t think he would be herex now but thanks to AA life is good ,I on the other hand love a glass of Chardonnay ☺️
I'm drunk right now writing this. I want to stop drinking but i feel like i'm stuck in this loop where i drink to suppress something and then tell myself (while i'm drunk) that i'm going to stop drinking because it's destroying me. When i wake up in the morning i feel like shit and tell myself that at the very least i'm going to be sober for the day. By the time it's 3pm I forget everything i've told myself before and all i want to do it drink to suppress something. It needs to stop.
As a Muslim, drinking is off the table which is something I am definitely grateful for.
thats something i spose
You are lucky. I started drinking at 15 and it completely destroyed my life.
ALL muslims I know drink like animals ^.^
I stopped drinking (not that I was a heavy drinker anyways) as I got into sport - running, cycling, snowboarding and probably swimming, too. The best feeling ever. 🏊♀️
Sheer determination and still liking the idea of alcohol/leaving the door open is often sadly a recipe for relapse eventually (I know, because I've been there) Once you realize that alcohol does nothing positive for you, and really only hurts you, it get easier. Once you feel happy about not needing/wanting to have a drink, instead of feeling sad or deprived, it's a game changer. I don't say this AT ALL to come off as unsupportive, any reason not to drink is a good one, just that changing your perspective can make a huge difference. Keep up the great work, and good luck on your journey!
I just started to become dependent on alcohol as a way to deal with my anxiety disorders and PTSD. Those issues already make me a high-risk for alcoholism but I know how bad it is for me. It took me getting as sick as ever before last night to realize I need to stop. Here’s to day 1 being sober (with a little Mary Jane) and I decided to move my White Claws out of site, so I wouldn’t be so tempted to grab one. I’ve been struggling with the urge to have “just one drink” later and I know it always turns into more than that. Well I have needed some motivation to feel like I can do this and I thank you for making this video. You’re helping lots of people. To whoever is reading this, you’re not alone and we CAN do this💯
I always had the feeling that alcohol played a big role in your lives. Maybe I am super sensitive about it because people who are close to me struggle with alcoholaddiction and that is why I probably pay more attention to it. So so great you made this choice!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
You could stop forever 🦋🦋🦋
About 15 months ago I decided to cut back. I often go several weeks without drinking but then I'll drink and it'll turn into several days of drinking. When I stop I feel very anxious and down. I'm starting to realise that completely stopping and never drinking might be the only thing that will work for me.
Same. I felt great when i stopped for two weeks. Went to a party drank a little and felt great. Then i wanted a bottle to sip on and it turned back into drinking at my unhealthy rate and I felt so bad
@@BettyToldyouuu That is how the cycle goes. I honestly don't know anyone who has successfully cut back on drinking. Only those who stopped drinking completely.
I've been alcohol free for a month but today I broke and went to the gas station to buy some beer 🍺. I Got home and just flushed it down the toilet smh i don't even know why I bought it. I refuse to let alcohol control my life I'm truly committed to quitting lol.
I've been surrounded by alcohol for two years at university, I know that's nothing for a lot of people, but I've come to the realisation that the obsession with it, does border on an addiction - it's so normalised. I've done some terrible things under the influence of alcohol, especially when I use it as a coping mechanism and it's just not worth it. Since this realisation I've tried sober nights out, even going to the club, (although it's a little bit disturbing sometimes haha) if you're with your friends and there's good energy, you can bounce off of other people and it can be even more of a fun time. I know you've got this Steph, I think living life as it is, unfiltered, completely sober, and just enjoying it, is a truly wonderful thing. Best of luck!
Another tip to help you consume less alcohol is that well-ripened bananas the color of a giraffe have about 0.5 percent alcohol. I eat them like this, thinking to myself that this is sugar and alcohol, but it is also good for my health.
In my early twenties I partied more often than I probably should have but somewhere in my mid to late twenties I discovered I REALLY don’t like vomiting or feeling like crap the next day, wasting so much money on alcohol or the ramifications of poor decision making. These days I’ll have a drink whenever the mood strikes, but it only seems to strike 5 or 6 times a year, if that.
Alcohol is a depressant so probably not the best choice if you already have depression or anxiety. Also alcohol is not the healthiest thing we can put in our bodies, regardless of any emotional issues. If drinking is problematic or is potentially becoming problematic, then appropriate steps can always be taken. I think it’s wonderful you recognize a potential problem and are choosing what is best for you and your family! 🥂 Cheers (with sparkling apple juice or non-alcoholic beer or my personal favorite - water on the rocks with a wedge of lemon) to feeling better and to your 1000 days of sobriety to come! 👏🏻 🎉👏🏻 I support your decision to stop drinking 100%! Well done!
Ok so..I am from Greece and live in Uk for the past 8 years! In Greece when in family gatherings etc people tend to give the little ones a sip of beer or light alcoholic drink if they ask to try..what I want to say is that the bigger the deal society makes about it the more ‘curious’ and impatient to try this “miracle” people get! In Uk for some reason alcohol is a big deal starting from supermarkets and restrictions etc to families drinking without kids watching ..I think its just part of our life and not big deal really! I am not an alcohol drinker at all but always fascinates me how obsessed people get with alcohol here..btw I love Uk and do not want to seem arrogant towards the matter but I think we should not make a big fuss about it either! Great job for quitting..life is beautiful when you can actually live it and feel it..we do not have to dull our feelings bad or good..they are all good..well done again and enjoy life and your beautiful family ❤️
I am 47 years and I tested alcohol when I was ten when my dad had a drink. I started to discover bears and red wine when I was 20 years to cope with stress and abusive marriage. Since then I almost drink every day a bottle of wine after work. Thank God I do not miss alcohol when I am working. However when I come home, I feel bored because I live alone and then, I enjoy my drink to relax and sleep. My drinking escalated during pandemic when I started to drink gin which I love drinking. It gives blackouts and will not have appetite to eat normal food too.
I have anxiety, high blood pressure. As you said it takes a week to start feeling better. I need to stop because am afraid alcohol is killing me slowly and it will take my job which I love too. Thanks for video
I also swear by reducing/giving up caffeine. It decreases anxiety massively. I've tried it and my anxiety completely went for me...until I drank caffeine again 🙈
Wow did this video come at the right time! Woke yesterday feeling absolutely vile, following heavy nights drinking both Friday and Saturday night. I still feel out if sorts, which yes, proves that alcohol as you age (I'm 38) does not mix well! 😂 I actually gave up alcohol for 6 x months before. Felt amazing and thought it would reduce my tolerance, i.e. stop me being able to drink like a sailor. But it did not. I would say I'm a binge drinker at weekends. Can take it or leave it other times and never drink on my own. But as someone who enjoys fitness and living a relatively healthy lifestyle, the drinking on top os just killing that. I too suffer with anxiety and depression and my mood was at an all time low yesterday because of the booze. So thank you for sharing your journey thus far. Its kicked me up the bum to do the break from alcohol again, and maybe do so for good this time. 🙂
Great job! 4 days sober here taking it day by day. Starting to feel better!!
Good for you. Based on past experience, it should get better and better over the next few weeks. Possibly some insomnia, but that is normal. Although you still may feel the urge to drink here and there. Especially when everyday stress from work & life hits you.
Sehr gute Entscheidung! Schön, dass du mit so einem wichtigen Statement anderen, die das selbe Problem haben, Mut machst!👍
Thank you Sir, literally my first vid to get me to quit/cut back.
As a vet, drinking has masked my anxiety, depression and ptsd. It has become a Goliath of a problem
Good luck with your journey. I stopped at the end of January of this year and it has been the best decision. For anyone out there, who like me, struggled with going back and forth about this decision, it has to come from you and there will be something that will make it click and once that happens, you can do it cold turkey! There are also plenty of non alcoholic options that you will enjoy. I've heard people say "Call me when you can have a drink again" or make comments about how they couldn't do it (which is fair) but don't let that plant a seed of doubt! You can do it!
Since I stopped drinking,
-My anxiety and depressive periods are less
- I lost over 35lbs
- I get up early and exercise
- I am a better parent
-More disposable income
- More goals
-I feel clearer
-I look younger.
I'm 10 days in mate might not seem alot but I've been drinking since teen years abit like what you said but I've found my self binge drinking after work just to cope with anxiety. But I feel so much better even 10days in just walk past alcohol in the shop without having to go for any .
I literally paused your video so I could stumble into my bathroom & take a drink. Now I'm crying. I don't want to do this anymore!
I want to stop but it's hard to do it on my own, I drink every day and if I don't have it I'm shaking a little. I need help before it's too late, this is how my sister and my uncle passed and I don't want to go that way, so this is what lead me to this video..
The 4 am anxiety is the worst and just so we are clear the problem is not the bourbon it’s the fireplace. I have subscribed and will give it a try.
I’m with you! I want to start today. I’m 42 and have tried doing a month off and never succeed. But I feel like shit so I’m going to try. I feel you it definitely increases anxiety it makes me eat crap. I’m doing it. No excuses. Thanks for the video. It’s nice to see someone else on the journey.
It has been 3 months, have you quit drinking?
I've been battling pretty bad alcoholism for the last few years. Last night I smashed a bottle of Vodka and 2 Valium. I am also a 3am WW2 documentary watcher... and it's time to stop... the booze, not the documentaries. Thanks for your inspiration.
Ah yes, 4 mins in and you've hit the nail on the head: ANXIETY. That's me down to a T. I've used every excuse to keep dipping back into drinking, even after being told by the Dr that I have to stop.
Here I am on the sofa having woken up at 4.45am crippled with panic, anxiety and the hangover from hell.
Today is day 1, thats it
I have been oscillating between sober months off alcohol, cutting down then going back to my previous levels of binge drinking for the past 2 years. Woke up with a terrible hangover yesterday after not drinking for 41 days and realised I AM DONE. I just don't want the stress anymore. This time I don't feel like I'm giving anything up, I've just got positive things to gain. I'm aiming to stay away from alcohol for 6 months and never go back to bingeing. At my age its getting embarrassing and I obviously have a bit of a problem.
I'm currently on this phase ....two months off .and I ruined it yesterday by drinking ..........I feel kinda disappointed in myself and don't know how to move past this ...been trying so hard to quit but I keep relapsing ...
@@edenangel2267 I know all too well about the disappointment. I keep telling myself "one day at a time". I'm not into AA, but that phrase helps me with the disappointing days. I'm 62 and may never quit permanently, but if I can limit it and continue forgiving myself, it helps. I've gone 5 years, 1 year, sometimes 3 or 4 months, but always end up congratulating myself and having another drink. One day!
at this point i cant even think of 'i wont drink for a year' i have to just take it day by day. thinking big is so daunting, it just throws me off.
Im the same but for me ‘just today’ isnt enough (thats just me I respect everyones own needs). I get motivated by a bigger target. From everything I’m listening to, the first three months are the hardest in terms of brain reset chemically, habit breaking, sleep normalization, etc. so I’m setting my target at six months in 2024
but I truly hope to go the entire year.
I’m on day two right now 😅🙏🏻and I may allow myself a single cheers on New Year’s Eve, but I have some really beautiful nonalcoholic bubbles, so that might not even be an issue
I used to drink to quiet my brain, now I don’t drink because other things quieten it for me I’m blessed with that!
well done guys and thank you for sharing! I also deal with crippling anxiety and since seeing a therapist for childhood trauma and slowly finding myself through yoga and a spiritual connection, I realised my desire for drinking has started to decline rapidly and the less I do it and the more time increases between nights out with booze the better and more myself I feel. It also massively helps that through my journey of truth and self discovery the people who have become my friends also seem to hardly ever drink! Also love your T shirt haha :)
I’m on day 31 and the first two weeks were ok but now got that missing out feeling feel tense and flat and keep eating chocolate,I’m missing the beer and putting my music on ,but now I don’t want to have music on , but if I drink I know I will feel terrible later on ,and my liver is borderline now but has been liver disease before ,then normal for a while ,I’m mainly drinking 4.1% lager and a few ports ,I crave beer late afternoon as that’s when I’d normally drink it , I’m really enjoying not being hungover ,hangxiety,vomiting sometimes and all the other stuff like no sleep ,arm ache,twitching ,banging headache etc, I’m missing the good feeling of the actual first few drinks ,but can’t moderate and even if I do I feel like I’m wanting more.thanks for this video and good luck with your mission to do a year .
Same here! I have been sober for about 1 month. You spoke of liver issues, that is a bit of a concern of mine. After about two weeks of sobriety I happen to have blood work done and results show elevated liver enzyme levels. Which of course, is typical for heavy drinkers. I am in the process detoxing & repairing my liver and body, after years of drinking. Essentially, eating healthy, working out and drinking a lot of water. Of course, no alcohol as well. Keep up the fight & good work brother. Don't give in to the urge to drink.
I’ve failed several times but I’m so sick and tired of being sick and tired. There’s so much out there for me to love live and experience yet I want to stay at home and drink every night. Going on 3 days sober fingers crossed I want to change and I need this
Thank you for this video. I'm on day 9 now.
Thank you for sharing this. I think many people have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol and without it I definitely feel better. I started to drink less often and limit it to a maximum of two glasses for a year now. Most of the time it is easy, when meeting with friends it can be harder. I think in general I dont like the feeling of being dependent on something, even if it is just Coffee, as soon as it gets a ritual that I really can not skip I find it strange.
I have just turned 36 and I'm looking up videos on how to quit. I guess that's enough said. It's so habitual at this point and the thoughts I think when quitting suck and the depression kicks in hard. I guess it's just time to face the music or I will die by drinking too much. Thanks for the video, man.
Omg. The anxiety in the morning induces thoughts of death relief for me. You are so spot on.
I'm 46 and really need to do something about my drinking, I got into the bottle shop industry when I was 27 and soon became a manager of my own fine wine store where I was constantly given free wine and would go out to wine dinners with reps. The whole culture made me start drinking during the week most nights but only one bottle. Now I'm drinking about 2 litres of cask wine say 4-5 nights a week which on average 9 litres of wine a week plus beers. I'm about 20kg overweight now and my blood pressure although isn't dangerously high is still higher than reccomended. I gave up smoking years ago but this has been so much harder for me. Thanks for sharing your video :)
My plan is tomorrow to quit alcohol for 1 year. Luna, New Year today, I finished celebrating. Tired of the alcohol side effects