Good message today Steven, thank you. A wonderful part of living sober is the ability to help someone if they suddenly call. Many times in my drinking days i would need to cancel social family events. Today, i am able to go anywhere in a minute, fresh and with a clear head. Congratulations on 9,000 subs mate ❤
Anxiety is a crippling disorder. I was born that way, I’ve always been highly strung, very nervous, it is how my body was made. When I was a teenager I tasted alcohol and after a couple of drinks my nerves disappeared. I didn’t know at the time I started to self medicate, alcohol was my calming medicine. The trouble was it led to alcoholism years later. Just by chance I found medication to help me years after I gave up. I’d got this twitching in my arms and chest and went to see the doctor about it. They diagnosed me with a thing called Benign Fasciculation which is a nervous disorder that they can’t cure but can give medication to ease it up a bit. Propranolol an anxiety drug was prescribed to me for that which also eased my anxiety. It’s a beta blocker. My anxiety is still there but the medication eases it up a bit. It’s worth a try to anyone who uses alcohol as their medication and may get them off alcohol. They just need to dry out for a while to see if the medication works. It’s worth a try.
Yep totally agree, over the years I've gone from a very social person to someone that just drinks by myself and can't handle social events. Family gatherings have been the worst even though I'm surrounded by great people who I love and love me. Alcohol really takes all your happiness and turns it into anxiety and dread. So many times at family gatherings I've drunk too much and made a fool of myself. Thankfully I've a forgiving family. Looking forward to a future where I can be social and hold my head high amongst my loved ones knowing the idiot that was has gone. Day 13 into my new life :)
Thanks Steven your videos really help me and others. I’m getting more out of life now. I haven’t felt so fit in years. I am in the gym every morning at 6:00, this time last year I was watching the clock to get to the supermarket to get more booze in when it opened. I bought 3 bottles of vodka one morning at 8:00. I had to have the security tags removed which was embarrassing. Didn’t bath, of bother shaving. I stunk and my only concern was not falling on my way home.
I will never have the extreme highs I ve had while drinking which would be about 6 hours of fun, but I will never have the the extreme lows which lasted about 72 hours.
I've thought the same thing, although I'd say 6 hours is longer than the fun lasted for me. Less than 2 hours was the real fun, started getting bad after that.
This is a really bad part of the disease, I isolate especially because I don't have much work, and this triggers drinking again (alone for me and together with other alcoholics for some). I'm sorry for each and every one who is in this situation.
Another great insight into the awful effects of alcohol. Mental health problems are just as bad as physical ones. Cheers steve, keeping us all on track..God bless❤
Great stuff as always Steve. The dreams I'm getting are so vivid right now. I've had quite a few where I'm on holiday and tempted in by free booze and then regretting drinking in my dream..but the level of remorse is palpable in these dreams..then I wake up and I'm like PHEEEEEW thought that was real lol. I think my mind is reminding me how bad I felt for drinking and warning me not to go back. Can anyone else relate to that? Have a good chilly but sober day all ❄️ 👍
Yes, I can ❤. I’ve been 7 years sober this Christmas and new year. But I still occasionally get vivid dreams of holding a glass of wine, or buying bottles. It’s usually on holiday or at a party, THEN I wake up with a start, and realise it was only a dream ❤❤
I don't socialise I have no friends but I have my son who lives with me for the last 12 months i just sit in my room and drink from when I wake to when I go to sleep I wake in the night but have to drink to go back to sleep I am trying to stop been to the doctors but they don't understand I am trying to eat in-between my son fixes a pot noodle for me I just stay in my room it's my safe place but also my prison you are a good person Stephen trying to help people I think they are listening to you I hope to leve a comment soon Catherine 🌺
Hi Catherine, we all have been in your situation, its that vicious circle that needs to be broken x..be as positive as possible, slow down the booze, do other things and listen to steve. Its not easy but you can do it Catherine..god bless you❤
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ds now are. Clarity. Control. Boundaries. Sleep and above all, Freedom. 18 days sober today ❤
Well done susan your a star.x❤
You've jumped the tallest hurdle to recovery when you go out socially and you genuinely don't want to drink and are comfortable with this.
Thanks Paul 👍
My father was a very handsome man and very approachable but when the alcohol got the best of him, his transformation was heartbreaking 😔
It’s a terrible illness..😢
you are spot on on this one. I remember at the peak of my drinking praying that nobody would call round out of the blue in the evening.
@@PaulJones-k3f It forces you to be lonely 😞
Good message today Steven, thank you. A wonderful part of living sober is the ability to help someone if they suddenly call. Many times in my drinking days i would need to cancel social family events. Today, i am able to go anywhere in a minute, fresh and with a clear head. Congratulations on 9,000 subs mate ❤
Hi Micky you’re spot on ..a clear head & the ability to function is priceless ♥️
Anxiety is a crippling disorder. I was born that way, I’ve always been highly strung, very nervous, it is how my body was made. When I was a teenager I tasted alcohol and after a couple of drinks my nerves disappeared. I didn’t know at the time I started to self medicate, alcohol was my calming medicine. The trouble was it led to alcoholism years later. Just by chance I found medication to help me years after I gave up. I’d got this twitching in my arms and chest and went to see the doctor about it. They diagnosed me with a thing called Benign Fasciculation which is a nervous disorder that they can’t cure but can give medication to ease it up a bit. Propranolol an anxiety drug was prescribed to me for that which also eased my anxiety. It’s a beta blocker. My anxiety is still there but the medication eases it up a bit. It’s worth a try to anyone who uses alcohol as their medication and may get them off alcohol. They just need to dry out for a while to see if the medication works. It’s worth a try.
So very true. Anxiety gets so high. You change as a person. You lose a part of you that you’ll never get back. Cheers 🍻
Thank you ..you’re spot on …it takes over your mind 👍
Yep totally agree, over the years I've gone from a very social person to someone that just drinks by myself and can't handle social events. Family gatherings have been the worst even though I'm surrounded by great people who I love and love me. Alcohol really takes all your happiness and turns it into anxiety and dread.
So many times at family gatherings I've drunk too much and made a fool of myself. Thankfully I've a forgiving family. Looking forward to a future where I can be social and hold my head high amongst my loved ones knowing the idiot that was has gone.
Day 13 into my new life :)
Weĺl done pal...your winning!!!
@ Thanks mate, worst part over 👍
Thanks Steven your videos really help me and others. I’m getting more out of life now. I haven’t felt so fit in years. I am in the gym every morning at 6:00, this time last year I was watching the clock to get to the supermarket to get more booze in when it opened. I bought 3 bottles of vodka one morning at 8:00. I had to have the security tags removed which was embarrassing. Didn’t bath, of bother shaving. I stunk and my only concern was not falling on my way home.
I will never have the extreme highs I ve had while drinking which would be about 6 hours of fun, but I will never have the the extreme lows which lasted about 72 hours.
Well said Sir
Thank you for subscribing & please keep chatting 👍
I've thought the same thing, although I'd say 6 hours is longer than the fun lasted for me. Less than 2 hours was the real fun, started getting bad after that.
I heard a quote today. "The rest of my life is going to be the best of my life." If you stop drinking, you'll know that is true.
Love this quote 👍
This is a really bad part of the disease, I isolate especially because I don't have much work, and this triggers drinking again (alone for me and together with other alcoholics for some). I'm sorry for each and every one who is in this situation.
Anxiety was dreadful 👍
Another great insight into the awful effects of alcohol. Mental health problems are just as bad as physical ones. Cheers steve, keeping us all on track..God bless❤
Thank you Gary 👍
Great stuff as always Steve. The dreams I'm getting are so vivid right now. I've had quite a few where I'm on holiday and tempted in by free booze and then regretting drinking in my dream..but the level of remorse is palpable in these dreams..then I wake up and I'm like PHEEEEEW thought that was real lol.
I think my mind is reminding me how bad I felt for drinking and warning me not to go back.
Can anyone else relate to that? Have a good chilly but sober day all ❄️ 👍
Yes, I can ❤. I’ve been 7 years sober this Christmas and new year. But I still occasionally get vivid dreams of holding a glass of wine, or buying bottles. It’s usually on holiday or at a party, THEN I wake up with a start, and realise it was only a dream ❤❤
@jennawalden8547 Our minds are wonderful but dangerous things eh. We need to nurture ourselves. Well done on a years that's amazing 👏.
Best way to avoid relapsing is to always remember the reason(s) why you stopped in the first place, better still put it on paper 📝
Good advice mick
Good point Mick …spot on 👍
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The years just pass you by when your drinking ❤
So right Mack ♥️
First dry Christmas. I dont have the usual crippling January blues. Actually looking forward to 2025.
Class …well done 👍
Thanks Steven
Welcome Sarah …hope you are well 👍
@ Thanks Steven yes I am slowly getting fitter and today 135 days AF
I don't socialise I have no friends but I have my son who lives with me for the last 12 months i just sit in my room and drink from when I wake to when I go to sleep I wake in the night but have to drink to go back to sleep I am trying to stop been to the doctors but they don't understand I am trying to eat in-between my son fixes a pot noodle for me I just stay in my room it's my safe place but also my prison you are a good person Stephen trying to help people I think they are listening to you I hope to leve a comment soon Catherine 🌺
Hi Catherine, we all have been in your situation, its that vicious circle that needs to be broken x..be as positive as possible, slow down the booze, do other things and listen to steve. Its not easy but you can do it Catherine..god bless you❤
I just offended everyone all over Christmas. Lost people by being horrible too
Stop drinking, and apologise. Then stay sober. It'll be hard, but possible. Good luck
Good advice 👍
It’s a new year ..apologies go a long way…I’m sure folk won’t be too bad with you 👍
Yup, alcohol leads to poor judgement and impulsiveness.
Cmon dylan, your better than that but dont beat yourself up over it. Get back on track, slow it down and listen to steve❤
Ehhh.... made it to the 5th of January.. needed a beer, or 6. Felt like crap on Monday.... awesomene