I always thought i relied on the alcohol to have certain social experiences or to be able to enjoy a crowd, but what ive realised being one year sober is that i am naturally a social person and never needed the alcohol but I didnt know it.
I’m experiencing those thoughts as well. I’ve been hosting these bingo nights at a bar and I find my self with a lot of energy . I feel like I can carry a convo too.
I always tell my clients that the same chemicals we have going on in our body during anxiety are the one we feel when we're excited. Remember how you felt as a little kid before your birthday, excited about the presents you might get or the friends you'll see at your party? Were you excited or anxious? Have you ever run into those people who are just risk takers? Climbing up the side of mountains without ropes, speeding around corners on two wheels, become rockstars because they like publicly being up in front of a crowd. Those people are feeling the exact same feels that you feel when you're anxious, but their brains just interpreted it as excitement instead of fear and anxiety. Sometimes it's good to take a moment and reassess whether what we're actually feeling is really anxiety or is it just excitement. I mean, anxiety is supposed to protect you from scary things when you're in danger, right? It was an evolutionary survival thing to be scared of things that were gonna get ya. But now a days, we're not in much danger most of the time. So maybe it is just excitement..
You may or may not realize this Jarnard, but the way you carry yourself from a physical standpoint, and even better, from the way you express yourself in words and deeds, has a profound impact on other people. This is particularly true if it is someone who is also seeking to live sober. We can "carry the message" in many different ways, but we have to have something that is attractive, not promoted! All the best to you...Mark 5/8/1994
My goal is to document my journey while hoping to only provide my experiences through my healthier lifestyle choices -- rather it's exercise and eating habits. hopefully my demeanour and words come off in a positive way. thanks for watching! i really appreciate those kind words.
I don't drink at work just at home 4 days sober don't drink and drive not sure if the liquor store will do this but thought about asking them to not sale liquor to me probably won't work but it's been an interesting idea
Bro, I am 2 years sober and I have NEVER met MORE people in my life. I go to 5 AA meetings a week. We have dinner after, we have 1,000 people conversions, men’s camping trips, kick ball leagues, Find your people ! AA are your people Get a sponsor, he will be like a mentor to you!!!
Really refreshing honest talk. I hope your friends see this and you are able to have reassuring conversations. Relationship dynamics are always evolving, that’s how we retain them ☺️ Love your “two days” insight! So easy to chuck it all in the bin if you mess up on day three. Need people like you basically saying, “You proved it was possible!” And build on small successes. This philosophy applies to everything, I’m going to use it today.
Recognize your triggers. Certain environments, people, and even foods would cause a craving. Unfortunately I had to cut ties with friends and even family members.
Everything you went through im battling now. Its because one of your videos, I asked my doctor what did added sugar mean. I thought i was eating right until he showed me to look on the packages for added sugar. Now I read everything. Im struggling with bp I was on 3 pills, now after only 2 months no liquor im on just 1. But like you said I didn’t notice how bad my anxiety was until I stopped drinking. Thank . God bless.✌🏿
@@Bigleebo415 sugar is in almost everything and when I realized that, I tried to avoid a lot of processed foods. Stopped adding sugar to most meals and tried to avoid high sodium food. I got my bp down with the health of meds, but I’m trying to get off of them too. My anxiety I was so bad when I was drinking but even tho I still have anxiety, it’s reduced. I’ve lost weight too from limiting added sugar and alcohol.
Thanks. Im really at the point in my life were I cant make any mistakes. 45 years old. I have a fatty liver from alcohol, wich is can be reversed, pre diabetic wich can also be reversed. It’s videos like your that inspire me to be a betting version of myself. Im 2 month in ,10 pounds down.
Thanks for sharing your journey! I can relate to many things and situations you mentioned. The feeling 8 years younger hasn’t kicked in for me yet😂. Keep it up Man! Respect and blessings!
The 8 years younger might creep up on you eventually! 😎😎 thanks for watching. This one was a bit interesting to do because I was being more vulnerable about how I felt about others around me and stuff .
i'm so close to my one year mark -- even at 9 months, my energy has increased. i also think it's due to eating better, no alcohol and adding daily movement/exercise.
Man. Dope and honest blog. We have to discuss the trials among the success. Thank for sharing. As someone in a gogo band man my band be downing fifths and pints during practice like nothing. Once i do get control of alcohol my life is going to fuckin take off in every aspect. I can feel it.
@@jarnard I always feel so great when I'm like 3 days in and then battling the weekend is my problem. Just gotta be more disciplined and keep watching videos like yours!
I took a buddy out to a Comedy Club for his Birthday. He drank beer, I drank Ginger Beer and a coffee. Had a great time and didn't think twice about it. Waitress just wants you to tip her, friends just want to have a good time, no one cares that you weren't drinking except the cops when you're driving home...
This video is exactly what I needed. Thanks for your honesty
you're welcome!! i want to make sure I express the challenges during this journey.
I always thought i relied on the alcohol to have certain social experiences or to be able to enjoy a crowd, but what ive realised being one year sober is that i am naturally a social person and never needed the alcohol but I didnt know it.
I’m experiencing those thoughts as well. I’ve been hosting these bingo nights at a bar and I find my self with a lot of energy . I feel like I can carry a convo too.
I always tell my clients that the same chemicals we have going on in our body during anxiety are the one we feel when we're excited. Remember how you felt as a little kid before your birthday, excited about the presents you might get or the friends you'll see at your party? Were you excited or anxious? Have you ever run into those people who are just risk takers? Climbing up the side of mountains without ropes, speeding around corners on two wheels, become rockstars because they like publicly being up in front of a crowd. Those people are feeling the exact same feels that you feel when you're anxious, but their brains just interpreted it as excitement instead of fear and anxiety.
Sometimes it's good to take a moment and reassess whether what we're actually feeling is really anxiety or is it just excitement. I mean, anxiety is supposed to protect you from scary things when you're in danger, right? It was an evolutionary survival thing to be scared of things that were gonna get ya. But now a days, we're not in much danger most of the time. So maybe it is just excitement..
You may or may not realize this Jarnard, but the way you carry yourself from a physical standpoint, and even better, from the way you express yourself in words and deeds, has a profound impact on other people. This is particularly true if it is someone who is also seeking to live sober. We can "carry the message" in many different ways, but we have to have something that is attractive, not promoted! All the best to you...Mark 5/8/1994
My goal is to document my journey while hoping to only provide my experiences through my healthier lifestyle choices -- rather it's exercise and eating habits. hopefully my demeanour and words come off in a positive way. thanks for watching! i really appreciate those kind words.
Awesome vid! I’m on day 61 🎉
Keep it up!! thanks for watching!!!
Wow Congrats to you.
everthing he saying is true when you trying to quit
I don't drink at work just at home 4 days sober don't drink and drive not sure if the liquor store will do this but thought about asking them to not sale liquor to me probably won't work but it's been an interesting idea
Keep it up brother. That self doubt is the devil lean towards god and he will show the way god bless.
Thank you very much,it's helping me a lot going on seven months 😂
happy to hear that!
Bro, I am 2 years sober and I have NEVER met MORE people in my life.
I go to 5 AA meetings a week. We have dinner after, we have 1,000 people conversions, men’s camping trips, kick ball leagues,
Find your people !
AA are your people
Get a sponsor, he will be like a mentor to you!!!
whoa! that's awesome!!! congrats on being two years sober! that's amazing!!
Bro, your friends should respect whatever avenue & change you take on your life. Be well & stay focused. Talk to your friends about it as well.
-Peace
thanks!
Really refreshing honest talk. I hope your friends see this and you are able to have reassuring conversations. Relationship dynamics are always evolving, that’s how we retain them ☺️
Love your “two days” insight! So easy to chuck it all in the bin if you mess up on day three. Need people like you basically saying, “You proved it was possible!” And build on small successes. This philosophy applies to everything, I’m going to use it today.
hey friend! you've found my other channel! 😎 so true! people beat themselves up, me included, but forget about the initial progress.
I switched to energy drinks, 300 mg or more daily 😂
I know I wouldn’t be able to handle that much caffeine lol
Its hard when they just wana get drunk. I need to find new friends.
I don't get invited out as much because I don't contribute to the fun. I call those friends my "drinking buddies."
I love your videos brother. Thank you for sharing bc I’m at the beginning of journey. Be blessed brother🙏🏾
Thanks bro!! I really appreciate that!! How’s the journey so far! I hope all is well brother!
Recognize your triggers. Certain environments, people, and even foods would cause a craving. Unfortunately I had to cut ties with friends and even family members.
thanks! the hardest thing ever is accepting that friends and family may cut you off before you can cut them off.
Appreciate the honesty bro! I started my sober journey as well and hearing your journey is refreshing.
I appreciate that. I’m just trying to be transparent about my experience without coming off preachy or anything. Let’s goo!
Thanks for the inspiration. Im on 2 months now.
Awesome!! You’re welcome!!
Everything you went through im battling now. Its because one of your videos, I asked my doctor what did added sugar mean. I thought i was eating right until he showed me to look on the packages for added sugar. Now I read everything. Im struggling with bp I was on 3 pills, now after only 2 months no liquor im on just 1. But like you said I didn’t notice how bad my anxiety was until I stopped drinking. Thank . God bless.✌🏿
@@Bigleebo415 sugar is in almost everything and when I realized that, I tried to avoid a lot of processed foods. Stopped adding sugar to most meals and tried to avoid high sodium food. I got my bp down with the health of meds, but I’m trying to get off of them too. My anxiety I was so bad when I was drinking but even tho I still have anxiety, it’s reduced. I’ve lost weight too from limiting added sugar and alcohol.
Thanks. Im really at the point in my life were I cant make any mistakes. 45 years old. I have a fatty liver from alcohol, wich is can be reversed, pre diabetic wich can also be reversed. It’s videos like your that inspire me to be a betting version of myself. Im 2 month in ,10 pounds down.
Thanks for sharing your journey! I can relate to many things and situations you mentioned. The feeling 8 years younger hasn’t kicked in for me yet😂. Keep it up Man! Respect and blessings!
The 8 years younger might creep up on you eventually! 😎😎 thanks for watching. This one was a bit interesting to do because I was being more vulnerable about how I felt about others around me and stuff .
After about 1 year you look 10 years younger!! Plus lot more motivated and success. Drugs and alcohol should all be in same category
i'm so close to my one year mark -- even at 9 months, my energy has increased. i also think it's due to eating better, no alcohol and adding daily movement/exercise.
Thanks for making these! Just started and everything you said is spot on how I (and I'm sure many others) feel. Appreciate you sharing man.
no problem!! initially started out as a personal journey not realizing how this would inspire others! let me know how it goes!
Keep going!! Doing the same Christmas last drink Inspiration for me hearing You
Let’s goooo!! That’s awesome! How has your first 30 days been?
Man. Dope and honest blog. We have to discuss the trials among the success. Thank for sharing. As someone in a gogo band man my band be downing fifths and pints during practice like nothing. Once i do get control of alcohol my life is going to fuckin take off in every aspect. I can feel it.
it's a nice feeling knowing you can have control over it. I love gogo music!! what instrument do you play?
Good for you on making positive steps for yourself and (to the next level) being open with all the emotions around this topic.
thanks! i really appreciae it! it made me realize how much i've grown just to talk about it out in the open.
Thank you for your story man, your really helping my journey
i appreciate that! it's nice to know i'm not alone on the journey and others are comfortable sharing their story as well. it's keeping me going.
This is exactly what im going through
Do you have an IG page?
I'm about to start after my birthday next week. These videos are seriously motivating me
let's goooo! yeah, it's been really nice taking it easy from alcohol. the benefits are keeping me going.
@@jarnard I always feel so great when I'm like 3 days in and then battling the weekend is my problem. Just gotta be more disciplined and keep watching videos like yours!
I took a buddy out to a Comedy Club for his Birthday. He drank beer, I drank Ginger Beer and a coffee. Had a great time and didn't think twice about it. Waitress just wants you to tip her, friends just want to have a good time, no one cares that you weren't drinking except the cops when you're driving home...