My man ..Hats off to you .. I also went cold turkey 8 months ago and quit alcohol completely. Never looked back ..! I have seen so many videos like this but I have to admit yours is THE BEST..! Thanks for sharing these great insights . I am going to visit this video often to remind myself why I am never going back to drinking again..! Cheers from Ankara, Turkey !
Just found his videos today. Love them. When he mentioned how we all been there when it comes to texting someone when we’re drinking, I took that personally 😂
Everything in this video is 100% true for me as well. I am forty two with no recovery. Glad you got help soon in life. It's hard for me to find a good counselor, much less get motivated to go. Excuses excuses lol. Please do a vid on how to make new friends as an adult. Thank you for your time.
I find myself 110% in this video. I am on just a few days sober but I have the faith that this time is FOREVER. I am close of losing EVERYTHING, family, job, etc
Excellent video man, and huge respect. Absolutely get where you’re coming from with the spiritual death, and being useless. I’ve often felt when I’m drinking, I am a very low value individual. I can’t support or look after anyone, I can’t drive, I can’t make sensible decisions, I can’t manage my life. In that state I’m completely pathetic.
18 months clean and loving it compared to the drinking me. I'm getting thing's done that I wouldn't have before and have bought myself a little catamaran that I live on. I can keep on top of things that I would just ignore if I was drinking. My life ain't perfect by any means, but it sure is better now than before and I haven't had a hangover for 18 months 🎉... If you're thinking of stopping, just pick a date and go for it, don't let the alcohol chatter in your head stop you, because it's just the addiction talking. My next target is 2 year's sober..
Thank you for your video. It’s very inspiring to me. I’ve been sober from alcohol for 1 month and I didn’t think it was going to be this difficult. Thank you
Thank you it is strange how one can go and drink a glass of wine but others like u said can’t control what is next And it’s terrifying and feels stupid so much shame that’s why it’s so good just not to put it in your mouth in the first place you are so right I soul slips away and you become someone u don’t like and not to mention the horrible sickness of feeling tired not feeling good just making it not really enjoying your health because u drank too much it takes control of u that’s no way to live it’s good to trust yourself
I don't know if you touched on the physical part... the throwing up, the shakes, the constant dehydration and dragging thru the day waiting for that 5pm alarm to go off... just being controlled by it and then abused by it.
Im not struggling with alcoholism but your videos are really interesting and I enjoy how you articulate your thoughts and experiences. While I've read other comments showing how you've already helped many people on their journey I expected these videos to have more views as others have made similar videos with more engagement without nearly as much impresion in my opinion. Thanks for posting these clips man.
Recently, I've been struggling to control my drinking, which is why I'm challenging myself to stay away from alcohol for this month. I also gave up nicotine almost a month ago now, so this is also kind of a way to help ensure that this quitting attempt will be successful. I'm only on day 5, and the biggest difference I've noticed is my gastrointestinal health. I have recently been getting bad heartburn and stomach pains. Now that I'm not drinking, that's basically nonexistent, which means the excess beer i was consuming is almost totally to blame. Last night, i was struggling to stay away but managed to do so. I definitely feel more alert and productive so far. I'm hoping this will push me to continue to extend alcohol sobriety into the new year.
I am a Friday/Saturday drinker. No alcohol Sun-Thurs. lately I’ve been drinking less and less, sometimes going weeks at a time with booze. Hoping to give it up completely. So far so good.
This is one of the most real videos I've seen on this topic. Thank you for making it. It's excellent, poignant, blunt, and incredibly helpful. I'm somewhere around a month into my journey (again). I'll come back to this when I feel myself waver.
Sometimes, I think it is like a form of possession. Like an autopilot with somebody else driving. I want to drive now. You are a long time dead. 160-odd days now. Loving it. Hold it down bro.
My man ..Hats off to you .. I also went cold turkey 8 months ago and quit alcohol completely. Never looked back ..! I have seen so many videos like this but I have to admit yours is THE BEST..! Thanks for sharing these great insights . I am going to visit this video often to remind myself why I am never going back to drinking again..! Cheers from Ankara, Turkey !
Just found his videos today. Love them. When he mentioned how we all been there when it comes to texting someone when we’re drinking, I took that personally 😂
Powerfully said. I appreciate how real you are. 🙌💫
Everything in this video is 100% true for me as well. I am forty two with no recovery. Glad you got help soon in life. It's hard for me to find a good counselor, much less get motivated to go. Excuses excuses lol. Please do a vid on how to make new friends as an adult. Thank you for your time.
You are an awesome communicator! Wish you were nearby to be my friend. Totally identify with you! May peace be with us!
I find myself 110% in this video. I am on just a few days sober but I have the faith that this time is FOREVER. I am close of losing EVERYTHING, family, job, etc
❤ I hope you’re doing okay today?
You can do it -- I'm trying too -- it never gets better only worse #$%^&U*I(O
@@j2626-u2gAlways worse.
How you doing now
Excellent video man, and huge respect. Absolutely get where you’re coming from with the spiritual death, and being useless. I’ve often felt when I’m drinking, I am a very low value individual. I can’t support or look after anyone, I can’t drive, I can’t make sensible decisions, I can’t manage my life. In that state I’m completely pathetic.
Agreed with the spiritual deal. I lost myself, didn't trust myself, and my world became very small and closed. Best.
I'm 56 and drinking has gotten worse and worse over my life. I'm losing everything. I love your honesty
The first drink makes all the other decisions for you
Facts!💯
18 months clean and loving it compared to the drinking me. I'm getting thing's done that I wouldn't have before and have bought myself a little catamaran that I live on.
I can keep on top of things that I would just ignore if I was drinking. My life ain't perfect by any means, but it sure is better now than before and I haven't had a hangover for 18 months 🎉... If you're thinking of stopping, just pick a date and go for it, don't let the alcohol chatter in your head stop you, because it's just the addiction talking. My next target is 2 year's sober..
Thank you for your video. It’s very inspiring to me. I’ve been sober from alcohol for 1 month and I didn’t think it was going to be this difficult. Thank you
Well done sir for staying sober and for your analysis.
Im loving all your videos bro.. really helps .. 3 months sober going strong
Good stuff
@@David.Masson1 month Today. No More!! You’re a great encouragement!
Thank you it is strange how one can go and drink a glass of wine but others like u said can’t control what is next And it’s terrifying and feels stupid so much shame that’s why it’s so good just not to put it in your mouth in the first place you are so right I soul slips away and you become someone u don’t like and not to mention the horrible sickness of feeling tired not feeling good just making it not really enjoying your health because u drank too much it takes control of u that’s no way to live it’s good to trust yourself
I don't know if you touched on the physical part... the throwing up, the shakes, the constant dehydration and dragging thru the day waiting for that 5pm alarm to go off... just being controlled by it and then abused by it.
Congratulations on your new journey! I’m at 8 months sober and I feel much better. lol love the end with the bag of chips!
Good message Dave keep up the great work one day at a time I have 23 years this month I’m 75 years old never to late my friends
Im not struggling with alcoholism but your videos are really interesting and I enjoy how you articulate your thoughts and experiences. While I've read other comments showing how you've already helped many people on their journey I expected these videos to have more views as others have made similar videos with more engagement without nearly as much impresion in my opinion. Thanks for posting these clips man.
Thanks for the kind words.
Best vid I've seen on this topic
Recently, I've been struggling to control my drinking, which is why I'm challenging myself to stay away from alcohol for this month. I also gave up nicotine almost a month ago now, so this is also kind of a way to help ensure that this quitting attempt will be successful. I'm only on day 5, and the biggest difference I've noticed is my gastrointestinal health. I have recently been getting bad heartburn and stomach pains. Now that I'm not drinking, that's basically nonexistent, which means the excess beer i was consuming is almost totally to blame. Last night, i was struggling to stay away but managed to do so. I definitely feel more alert and productive so far. I'm hoping this will push me to continue to extend alcohol sobriety into the new year.
The Sober Empire Dude!! Bro I loved your videos!! Please dude make more of that kind of content like those Sober Empire videos 😁🤙
I am a Friday/Saturday drinker. No alcohol Sun-Thurs. lately I’ve been drinking less and less, sometimes going weeks at a time with booze. Hoping to give it up completely. So far so good.
Great insights. Thank you for this video.
Right on!
This is one of the most real videos I've seen on this topic. Thank you for making it. It's excellent, poignant, blunt, and incredibly helpful. I'm somewhere around a month into my journey (again). I'll come back to this when I feel myself waver.
Sometimes, I think it is like a form of possession. Like an autopilot with somebody else driving. I want to drive now. You are a long time dead. 160-odd days now. Loving it. Hold it down bro.
They call them spirits for a reason I presume
What a great video. Thanks.
Love your videos!! ❤
love this!!!!!!
Well done. Attest. Glad you did yourself a favor. Enjoy the freedom!
this blockage is what I call going offline! Which I dont like to be! Awesome points, all very valid!
OMG the first of your reasons was so much me 😢
Yes me to 4 years i feel the same i will never touch that stuff congratulations
When I was younger I use to act so stupid and get paranoid people were judging mei was already like it but drink made it really weird
Being sober is for QUITTERS!!😉
Regina? are you from Sask? When I heard that I was like no way…
Haha yep. Are you from sask too?
Did you say Regina
Yes
Try getting off the caffeine 😉 that’s where the rubber really meets the road