How I Got Sober | 3 Years Alcohol-Free, How Much $$$ I Saved, + Tips/Advice
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Hey guys! I'm coming up on 3 years of being alcohol-free and wanted to share my story with what lead me to the decision of going sober. I share how much money I've saved in the process of sobriety (which made my jaw drop), but also talk about all of the benefits of cutting not only alcohol out of my life, but other things that weren't contributing positivity to the longevity of my life. Hopefully my story can help others that may be considering cutting back (or cutting out) things in their life they feel might be hindering them from being the best versions of themselves.
Being a touring musician, alcohol is a very normalized & celebrated activity, which can make being alcohol-free a difficult situation for some. I hope my story can also speak to fellow musicians who may feel like they're in a tough place. I wanted to send all my love your way and if you need someone to talk to, feel free to contact me.
Would love to hear & answer questions from anyone watching this video - leave a comment down below!
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Thank you to everyone who has watched this video, or maybe sent the link along to someone who would benefit from it. Sending love & positivity to all of you 🖤
This video made me feel so much better. I've actually struggled a little with my psychical and mental health. I hope i can achieve this level of healthiness one day
One day at a time! Much love to ya
I just go one day at a time. I don’t think ahead. I’m 4.5 years sober. And today is the only day that counts, so today I’m not drinking. Thanks for sharing
I totally agree with the point of cutting out relationships that are toxic for you and your decisions. Even if its your family members. Trust me, i had some.
Absolutely! 🙏🏼
Hi Nick, sorry for not commenting on the other videos:( but my university takes all my time djdjffj, I loved the theme of the video, it is very interesting to get to know you a little more. Thank you. Greetings from Chile🇨🇱
You don’t have to apologize for not commenting on videos. I appreciate you watching them and taking time out of your day to do that. Much love to Chile 🙏🏼
so proud of you! it's wonderful to see how you've grown and bettered yourself :)
I really appreciate that, Erin. Thank you 🙌🏽
I am really really proud of you, I know how difficult it is to get out of it because my dad also has addictions, but unlike you, at 43 years old, he can't give up alcohol and much less drugs. Best of luck on the road ahead, leaving behind what does not add up to you.🤍
Juli, I appreciate your kind words and also sharing your story 🙏🏼🖤
I feel really proud of you by hearing that. In the past, I was struggling with smoking. It was difficult but not just only thinking how it affects you talking like in a physic way, also how it's making you feel on emotional terms. Smoking for me was like an scape for anxiety but, then when I tried to leave it, my emotional balance was a little destroyed and my anxiety became bad. Now, I'm totally recovered, I'm still young enough so I'm proud that I could step out from there as soon I as could before it came a really bad addiction. Thank you for sharing this, it might help some others to realize an make them do little changes on their lifestyle. It's kinda difficult to talk about this personal experiences sometimes, we're proud of you! Much love and have an excellent friday!
Congrats to you & your journey!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Im 60. Day 32. I look forward to the clarity and consistent sense of well-being, but rn Im struggling w lk depression while my brain resets. Ive heard it can take 3-6 months to come out of this stage so Im going to be patient. Watching YT vids of ppls success stories helps. Thanks for this video 🙏🏻🌸
Sending you all the best!!
Congratulations man 👏👏👏
Much appreciated, Lyk! 🙏🏼
@@NickMartinIsMyName Thanks Nick 🔥
I've never drank or smoked before. But over 3 years I have stopped eating any fast food, any type of store bought junk foods. And I workout every day and am in the best shape of my life. It's crazy how good you feel when you fuel your body with the right foods and exercise. I'm very proud of you!
Congrats to you, Faith! Those are big accomplishments that you should be proud of! Thank you so much for the kind words 🙏🏼
@@NickMartinIsMyName you are very welcome! SWS is my favorite band, cant wait to meet you guys again in the future, stay healthy! 💜
Being honest with yourself is a difficult thing and something that i struggle with every day. It may sound selfish, but you are your best friend and the only person that can change things in your life. You are the most important person in your life. Love yourself with all your heart and take care of your feelings
It hasn’t been easy for me to be honest with myself. Something I’m working on every single day.
Congratulations Nick! I’m so happy for you. 🥳
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Ughh hangovers are the worst!! I don’t drink often anymore but when I do I hate how unproductive I am the next day!! So amazed by your journey, keep it up!!
I do not miss the hangovers one bit. Thank you so much for watching the video and for your kind words 🙏🏼
I started my sober, journey on new years 👍 it's really helped me to move forward with my life.
Congrats to you!!
Hey Brother, excellent vid. Being that I'm a bit older than you I grew up in the wild 80's. I started drinking and doing "party" drugs at age 11. Yes, 11. By the time I had hit my mid 20's I decided enough was enough and stopped all drugs and kept drinking to a minimum. I never touched drugs again. Now if I take Jenny to dinner I may have a cocktail (1) and that's it. I have not been drunk in many, many years.....I can't even imagine a hangover this point in my life. I paused the vid where you have the before and after split screen and showed Jenny. She could not believe it was the same guy!! Keep the faith Brother, much luv 🤘🔥🔥🤘
Thanks for sharing your story, brother 🙏🏼 Amazing to hear you came out on the other side in a positive way. Pretty wild seeing where I was at before, eh? Much love to you & the fam!
Appreciate you making this video, hits pretty close to home for me. My brother who is 24 struggles with being bipolar and alcoholism. I live in it everyday and I hope so badly for him that some day he will choose to stop drinking but I understand it’s not easy. When I see videos like this it really gives me hope for my brother, so thank you
I’m sending all the love & positive vibes your way, Grace 🙏🏼 It’s not an easy road for everyone and I wish your brother all the best 🖤
@@NickMartinIsMyName 🖤🖤
Thanks for sharing this story, Nick. I also had experiences of depression, and I have to fight a lot for being "well" and happy, to not be depressed or very negative and critical in general. It's still a process, there are better and worse days, but music, art, good conversations and being mindful and honest with myself helps. Cheers for speaking about mental health in this industry, I would certainly like to hear a lot more about the stress of touring, lack of sleep, seeing your family not enough times during these big tours, and also coping with the adrenaline of huge crowds, as opposed to being alone after it in your room, which also can be hard mentally, and can cause people to reach out to drugs or alcohol. Cheers, also, come back to Hungary in 2021! :)
Wow Nick! Just wow! I admire your courage for making this video in the first place. Positivity can be such a benefit for anyone. Kudos to the people who were giving you positive encouragement and helping you on your journey! Thank you so much for this, there are so many people that needed it! 💙
As soon as I pressed record, I could feel the anxiety kick in. It was important for me to do though. Thank you for your continued support and your kind words 🖤
Always! You are an inspiration to all of us and I can’t wait to meet you in person one day! Don’t be afraid to post these videos because you never know if they will change someone’s life for the better.
Thank you!! It’s true ! One day at a time!!
I'm really really proud of you. Thank you for making this video and thank you for talking about this. I hope this video helps people who are going through the same. You're amazing!! Congratulations ❤❤
Thank you so much for the kind words, Barbara! 🙏🏼
You are fortunate that your wife joined you in your sobriety. My wife still drinks and I cant stand the smell of alcohol now. Lol, the irony. I have been sober for 3 months after 29 years of drinking daily.
I know that this video is kinda old, but I want to share some of my experience as well.
My father was an alcohol addict. He died because he couldn't let go of his addiction and his body shut down when I was 15 years old. After that my mother began to drink heavily as well and fell into a bad depression. Luckily she is sober and happy now. :)
After my dad died I had a lot of comfort songs... one of it was "A Trophy Father's Trophy Son". It helped me to work through my feelings. :)
I am really proud of you that you overcome your addiction.
i’m very very proud of you, this is why i look up to you.
I appreciate it 🙏🏼
Yesterday I see you guys live on Instagram and you guys were looking amazing!
so proud of you!!! and anyone figuring out what they want to change for themselves and quitting that!! you all are doing amazing✨🙏🏼
Thank you so much, Michelle! Always appreciate your kind words and support 🙏🏼
I’m so proud of you! Well done Nick💛 love ya :)
Thank you, Emily! Much love to ya
So much respect for sharing this
I really appreciate that. Thank you 🙌🏽
I could listen to you talk like this all day. I have never been so motivated and felt so hopeful about making changes in my life. It really hit me when you said take one day at a time because I am someone who sets very lofty goals from the jump and then feels crushed under the weight of that decision. Thank you! 💛
It’s all about the baby steps! One day at a time. One small thing at a time. Much love 🙌🏽
Grande Nick👏🏻👏🏻💗
THANKYOU FOR ANOTHER VIDEO! MUCH LOVEEE
THANK YOU!
Super Proud 🖤👏🏽 Everyone’s Right Behind You !
Nick, I'm so glad to have gotten to know you through this channel over the last few weeks. It's really commendable that you've been able to be so vulnerable on camera, especially on a topic like this. You're a really good influence and positive light for a lot of people, which is the kind of thing the world needs right now. Thank you so much, you wise, talented man.
Really means a lot to hear that. It’s been awesome being able to connect with all of you through this channel. It’s very different for me, and I’m enjoying that a lot. Thank you for all your kind words 🙏🏼 It’s sincerely appreciated.
I love this video .. The best testimony online
I love you and I’m very very proud of you.
I love you! Means everything coming from you ❤️
Hello, Jenna! Love you both!!! 💙💙💙
Congrats Nick! So happy to see that you are 3 years clean! Im going on 4 years and its been so nice! You are such an inspiriting and amazing human and i seriously just love the constant positivity you share and it honestly makes me feel good personally! You look so happy and i know you have those not so happy days as does anyone, bur honestly you look so much happier and healthier compared to the pics! You look amazing! 🙌🏻👏🏻 Always been proud to call you one of my favs! These kinds of things arent easy to talk about but you did great! Keep it up! Much Love!
Congrats on going on 4 years!! That’s incredible, Sarah! I’m definitely much happier now and I’m thankful everyday of my life for that. Much love to you 🖤
@@NickMartinIsMyName Much Love to you! 🖤
I am so proud of you nick you’re very inspiring
Thank you much!!
I am very proud of you for all that you have achieved from your decision. It's really amazing the change you had. For me you are a great example to follow, you motivate me more and more. You and your wife must be a great team. Take care. Tqm besitos a los dos 💗
Thank you, Raquel! And yes, we are a great team and I’m thankful everyday to have her by my side
Congratz 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 u are the best ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻
Thank YOU! 🙏🏼
I’ve told you this many times already & I’ll say it a million more- I’m so incredibly proud of you!! It’s truly amazing to hear about your journey & see how much progress you’ve made over the years. You inspire me to keep working towards recovery & give me hope that life can get better! Congratulations on three years of sobriety, I’m sending you all the love & support in the world!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you soooo much, Angel! I always appreciate your comments and your continued support 🙏🏼
I'm so proud of you. I really agree with you. Thank you for being honest and sharing us❤
Much love, Shelly! Thank you 🙏🏼
fucking love you - you look incredible and I miss you. So proud.
Man, fucking love you, dude! You & I have done our fair share of partying over the years 😂 Always appreciate you and will always view you like a brother 🖤
What an accomplishment! You should be so proud!! I’m currently in the process of trying to get & stay sober after being a drinker for 20 years. You’re an amazing inspiration 🥰
Thank you so much for the kind words! Take one day at a time. All you have control of is the current moment you’re in. Wishing you all the best 🙌🏽
so so proud of you Nick! youre one of the nicest people i know, and this is very inspiring. love you!
Thank you for your kind words, Anna 🙏🏼
Great to hear your story! Thanks for sharing.
Much love 🙏🏼 Thank you for watching
I'm super proud of you man!
I appreciate that! Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I'm very proud, inspired, and grateful that I've come to be emotionally connected to you and the band. Keep it up man, great job, and thank you! 🤍
Means soooo much to hear this, Kass! Thank you!
I'm so very proud of you Nick! You truly are an inspiration not just to myself but to do many to be a better version of ourselves!! Can't wait to see you in person and hug you so tight!!!
Thank you so much, Niki! Hopefully be seeing you sooner than later 🤞🏽
Dude! I'm very proud of you! And you're a nice person, with video, I know! You're an inspiration for all of us! Love u
You’re the man. Thank you so much 🙏🏼
extremely proud of you, nick! that's a HUGE accomplishment. thank you for making this video, i'm sure it will help a few people who are struggling! you are such an inspiration to all of us! love you so much, you're doing amazing ❤️
I really appreciate that, Anna 🙏🏼
I also got throught that phase where I drink everytime a lot. When I was mad, stressed, depressed, sad, happy or celebrating. I always drink but then it also affected my body. Im also an overweight person and my stomach is really bloated because of beers and other alcoholic drinks I've consumed. Thankfully that I can stopped my self from drinking now. Its been 2 years since I stopped drinking. 💙
Congrats on 2 years! That’s an amazing accomplishment 🎉
Yes!!! Even if my friends were tempting me to drink, I can finally say no to alcohol! 💙💙💙
Really proud of you, Nick 🤍
Thank you, Taylen!
Thanks for sharing your journey! Well done
Thank you, Olivia! I appreciate it!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
So proud of you 💜
Thank you, Giselle!! 🖤🖤🖤
proud of you bro !
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this Nick and congrats on 3 years!!!
Thank you very much!
you're so strong ♡
Much love. Thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you Nick for sharing your story. It’s great what you did and still do for yourself and others. 🙏🏻 and your wife and her choice to support you? Amazing. ❤️ sending love to you and your wife 💫 thanks again for inspiring people with your words 🙏🏻
Thank you for all the kind words, Laura!!
this is so genuinely amazing!! i’m so proud of you for keeping it up this long, keep going!! love ya man
Much appreciated!! Thank you very much
Happy sober bday, my dude! suuuuper proud of you 3 years is huge...but do you really think it would be at all possible without cold brew? I think not! Enjoy your day bro 😎🤙
Ah thanks so much, brother! Cold brew helped immensely. Helps everyday of my life. Haha. We gotta do a proper catch up soon.. over cold brews.
Proud of you! It's hard to battle addiction, and many people can't seem to shake it. You got this! I also battle depression. Take it one day at a time. Haha I'm 5'3". you are short 🤣
Appreciate it! Short people unite!
@@NickMartinIsMyName haha yes lol 😆
I am so proud of you Nick, I’m young and this is so inspiring to me! Even though I don’t consume alcohol, it relates to things like food and sugar too! I’m so glad you’re taking time out of your day & helping your fans it’s amazing. 😊♥️
It absolutely relates to more than just alcohol - you are correct! Thank you for watching the video
@@NickMartinIsMyName it’s okay, I’ll always watch your videos, they are amazing
i'm so proud of you nick, thank you for having the courage to share this with us, it's really brave and i'm sure this will help lots of people. even if it's not the same thing i kinda relate to your journey, i've been struggling with eating disorders for quite awhile, and after more than one year i can finally say that i'm getting better. i mean, i still have to do a lot of work on this, but right now i'm at the healthiest weight i've ever been and it was really hard but now i'm sooo happy with my results and with myself. this video for sure it's gonna help me even more, because you gave me the motivation to do better and i'm so thankful for that. sorry for bringing this on myself hahahah, again i'm really proud of you, congratulations and keep up with that !! much love
Congratulations to you on your journey. Our journeys may look different, but at the core of it, they’re not. I appreciate you sharing your story and sending all the love your way 🙏🏼
You done good for yourself, your family, and now anyone who watches this. ¡Qué bueno! One thing I didn't see was this: What would it mean for you if you drank an alcoholic beverage again? Is it a badge of honor? Is there anxiety or fear attached to that? You did a really good job of talking about the balanced perspective of taking it one day at a time and the process and bigger picture, but what about the anxiety of keeping the pattern going?
Thank you, BROTHER! 🖤 Great questions. Throughout my 3 years of being alcohol free, I’ve worked towards removing this personal “stigma” I had built with drinking. It doesn’t define me - either way. The personal work I had to do involving my mental & emotional health was not because of alcohol - but alcohol didn’t allow me to face those personal issues with clarity. I don’t view my 3 years as a badge of honor. I view it as a necessary cleanse for myself that initially wasn’t my intention. A happy, positive “accident” 😂 I don’t have an anxiety or fear around drinking again. It’s honestly something I don’t really ever think about. It wasn’t a necessity before, and it wouldn’t be now - even more so in regards to the personal work I’ve done and continue to do. The healthy pattern & path for me isn’t about not drinking, it’s about continuing to be authentic with myself, my emotions, and also to the people around me.
very proud of you nick! I’ve been listening a lot of your stuff lately and the only thing I have to say is thank you for providing us such good music 💗💗
Thank you so much for the kind words and for all your love & support 🙏🏼
Hi Nick! I can’t believe you went through this and now you getting better!
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
You are strong and beautiful person, im really happy to see you winning your goals! Thank you so much for all the inspiration and stories you are sharing with us :)
You’re immensely kind. Thank you! 🙏🏼
I also thought that alcohol helps me to forget, to not feel sad, to be numb but it turns out that it does not. Things just got worst so I decided to stop drinking. Im now trying to lose tge weight that I've gained because of drinking
This is a huge accomplishment! I think it’s really cool how you’re sharing your story and spreading awareness. Much love and support always.
I appreciate that. Thank you so much, Bri!
nick the truth I am so proud of you and seriously you are totally an example to follow that everything is possible !!! I will always support you . By the way, do you think you could put subtitles in Spanish because I'm from Monterrey NL México and I know English is complicated 😭❤️ byee I love you.
Thank you very much! I would love to have my videos subtitled in Spanish 🙌🏽
More importantly, I’d love to be able to speak fluent Spanish.
@@NickMartinIsMyName I have heard your Spanish and it's funny hahaha
Im so proud of you! Thank you for telling your story, im sure it will help sooo many people. You are very brave.
Thank you so much, Lola!
I'm so proud of you, Nick! Thank you for sharing your story, it really means a lot to me.
Very much appreciated, Julienne!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I am so insanely proud of you🥺! You‘re an inspiration for so many people. This video will be helpful for many people. Thank you❤️
Thank you so much, Tanja! 🙌🏽
I'm so happy for you, you're such an inspiration for me so i'm really glad to know you are doing much better with the decision you made
Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏🏼 I’m in a much better place in my life now and still continuing to work on that
Thank you for sharing this with us Nick. I’m glad that it’s been 3 years of you being sober. I’m also glad to hear that your much healthier now.❤️☺️
I appreciate it!! Thank you much!
@@NickMartinIsMyName your welcome 🙏🏼
Thank you so much for sharing your story! I´m so proud of you Nick!!! This video really inspired me to keep on fighting. It's gonna bring light to so many peoples lives.
I sincerely appreciate you saying that. Thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you for sharing your journey with us nick! This is such a huge accomplishment and I’m so proud of you and what you’ve done to change your life for the better 💛
I really appreciate you checking out the video and for your kind words, Amy 🙏🏼
1.42k subs already?? Holy smokes 🥳
Is that good? Stoked anyone is watching & enjoying the videos! 🙌🏽
Dude am soo in love with dat Video and how u opened up about that ❤️ , U made me feel like we r too strong and that we can do anything in life , also U made me love Jenna more and more for helping u 🥰 , i was thinking that u should've had Coffee while making that video Nick , Right ? like i feel it could've helped u feel better or sth , idk i just feel that way ~
Thank you for enjoying the video! And I definitely could’ve used some coffee beforehand 😂 I was feeling pretty tired going into it, but it was important I got it all out. Much love to ya 🙌🏽
@@NickMartinIsMyName dude its My Favorite Channel of all time !!!! Ofc i enjoyed the video also much Love to ya too 😊
Great video Nick, congrats! How has being alcohol free affected your guitar playing? Especially the live show?
Thank you! It’s been a 100% game changer of a difference not drinking before shows. It’s not even that it’s affected just my playing skills, but just being more present onstage - not in any sort of haze.
This video is so wholesome and inspiring, it definitely made my day 🥰 thank you Nick for sharing your story!Congratulations & much love to youuu :)
Thank you for watching 🙏🏼
Congratulations 👏👏👏
Thank God for cold brew
(@fabulousurieatl on Twitter and insta) Oh my gosh! Firstly Nick I am so so so unbelievably proud of you 👍🏻 this is huge! I’m now 6 months clean of self harm myself. Every day is a struggle. Every day i get urges being stuck in such a negative situation that I can’t get out of for another year, when I hopefully go to university...you’re an inspiration honestly...I may have an eating disorder (mostly due to trauma, and emotions and borderline personality disorder) but I’m dealing with it so much better than I was...I’ve now lost 122 pounds, most now in the healthy way, long walks with the puppy, healthy food, and working hard towards my qualification to get into university...can’t wait to hear the new sirens album that teaser yesterday omg 😱 miss you guys so so much! Can Covid please go away now thank you 🙏🏻 just want this to end so I can take photos of you all again...get my sws tattoo in a couple weeks and I’m so stoked☺️ it’s more than 1👀🤩 hope you’re doing okay much love to you, Jenna and Chou🦜✌🏻✨
Congrats to you! I hope you know you’re not alone and seeking out help is a positive thing. Much love
WOOOO HI NICK
Hi Anna! 👋🏽
God bless you
I’m watching this in class, anything for nick hope I don’t get caught
Don’t get in trouble! 😂
He quit drinking on my birthday wow