How To Stop Alcohol Cravings In 5 Seconds

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  • Опубликовано: 4 авг 2024
  • In this video I will teach you exactly how to stop alcohol cravings in 5 seconds. It’s not going to be your typical “just distract yourself” type of advice. That stuff doesn’t work. We will beat cravings through practice, introspection, and taking a First Principles approach. Stay tuned!
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    When I say I don’t suffer from alcohol cravings, I truly mean it.
    I’ve learned how to stop alcohol cravings in a very fast and simple way. Through practice, introspection, and taking a First Principles approach to stop drinking, I have figured out how to catch alcohol cravings before they go anywhere.
    And, throughout this article, I’ll be showing you how to do the exact same thing.
    Bear in mind, alcohol cravings weren’t always this way. I used to live my life at the mercy of a craving.
    Every time I stopped drinking using willpower, it would always be the cravings that ended up beating me.
    It would always be that little voice inside my head.
    “Go on, just have one”…
    Or
    “You can control it now - go back to moderating.”
    And then, before you know it, I’m back at square 1.
    If you’re suffering from alcohol cravings, this article is going to shine some light on your situation.
    It’s not going to be your typical “just distract yourself” type of advice. That stuff doesn’t work.
    Instead, this article will teach you exactly how to deal with an alcohol craving. You’re definitely going to want to read this entire post.
    Does this scenario sound familiar to you?
    You’ve had a heavy night. You drank way more than you intended to that night.
    You wake up in the middle of the night, thirsty for water, and feeling half-cut.
    Your partner is asleep and doesn’t seem to notice you are awake.
    You go to the bathroom, use the toilet, and frantically drink water from the tap.
    You look in the mirror with bloodshot eyes, and say to yourself,
    “I’ll never do that again”
    You really, really mean it. You’re going to commit to a few weeks away from drinking alcohol.
    Last night was just way too much.
    You go back to sleep and wake up the following morning.
    You wake up with a shocking hangover and drag yourself through the day.
    And before you know it, it’s dinner time. The hangover has mostly worn off, but you still feel pretty bad.
    All of a sudden, those reasons you had for not drinking seem to diminish.
    You’re grouchy, and you end up pouring yourself a drink.
    “Just one drink,” you say to yourself.
    Before you know it, you are polishing off more than “just one” and the cycle starts again…
    If you’ve ever experienced this scenario, I want you to know that you are not alone.
    In other areas of your life, you’re smart, driven, and successful…But you just keep scratching your head about why you keep falling for alcohol…
    Why do the alcohol cravings keep beating you?
    Well, if that sounds like you, I know EXACTLY what it’s like to be in that situation…Because I’ve been there.

Комментарии • 402

  • @LeonSylvester
    @LeonSylvester  3 года назад +30

    ❌FREE TRAINING: First Principles Thinking To Stop or Control Alcohol: www.soberclear.com/first-principles-sign-up

    • @SatoriLight
      @SatoriLight 3 года назад

      That little voice is a parasite. Would a healthy organism crave a toxin? That craving and the mental emotional manipulation is parasitic infection. Research parasites - they have WAY more control than people generally realise.
      Its the same for carbs and sugar cravings. Refined sugar is highly toxic. Healthy and parasite free organisms dont crave toxins. Bacteria moulds and fungus eg candida also affect you. Candida causes anxiety, for example.

    • @callummarks2080
      @callummarks2080 11 месяцев назад +1

      Are you a doctor as I've glanced at a few of your video's where you say rehab isn't needed and do you know how dangerous it can be to stop cold turkey or even "weaning" off (HEAVY ALCOHOL USE) without medication?? Seriously mate it can kill you.. Not good advice.. You can suffer strokes, seizures, heart attacks, pass out.. REALLY REALLY BAD ADVICE! Thumbs down on this and all video's and I'll make sure I click the "not interested" button for this channel on my RUclips account.. Stupid advice / dangerous..

  • @spooky4890
    @spooky4890 2 года назад +346

    I’m 48 days sober today

    • @pdp_nag
      @pdp_nag Год назад +3

      Awesome brother ☺️

    • @projectlonewolf8674
      @projectlonewolf8674 Год назад +1

      Power to you !

    • @lvlartinez1531
      @lvlartinez1531 Год назад +10

      13 days here

    • @Plough78
      @Plough78 Год назад

      @@lvlartinez1531 on about that now also... Keep going chief.... 👍
      *Crap Game*

    • @lonkscakeartistry6346
      @lonkscakeartistry6346 Год назад +4

      Cant believe I was already on day 12 last year when I relapsed😢 after getting a new job. I was following this channel. Just came back and having hope

  • @Roycebond47
    @Roycebond47 2 года назад +208

    I think the biggest thing is to stop feeling like you are missing out. You aren't missing out on anything but loss of money, a hangover, and disappointment in yourself.

    • @juniorsanchez7441
      @juniorsanchez7441 Год назад +9

      THIS!! Every time i did relapse it was because i felt i was missing out and the next day i would be hating my life remembering why I dont drink anymore

    • @AshSmash123
      @AshSmash123 4 месяца назад +1

      Absolutely right there!

    • @saptarshi11ghosh
      @saptarshi11ghosh Месяц назад

      This sentence helped me more than the video itself. Than you

  • @olegE17
    @olegE17 2 года назад +228

    Just completed 12 months of not drinking, wooohoo.. I can tell you its one of the best things i've ever achieved!

    • @itzamia
      @itzamia 2 года назад +3

      It's not easy. I've made it 2 months and relapsed.

    • @blakek1043
      @blakek1043 Год назад +1

      Cheers to that, lol high five not a drink!

    • @Anonymous-km5pj
      @Anonymous-km5pj Год назад +1

      good for you, my dream.....

    • @olegE17
      @olegE17 Год назад +2

      @@Anonymous-km5pj realise your dream my Bro, all is possible!

    • @Anonymous-km5pj
      @Anonymous-km5pj Год назад

      @@olegE17 thanks fren, think i should schedule an appointment w this man, begin journaling

  • @noelgibson5956
    @noelgibson5956 3 года назад +258

    When you drink alcohol, you only feel good during that 4-5 hour session that you're drinking......but feel crap every other time.
    When you don't drink, you feel good 24/7.
    And think of the money 💰 you save by giving it up. The incentives are many.

    • @michellebuffy1032
      @michellebuffy1032 3 года назад +7

      Thats really true .

    • @jessicaharris4844
      @jessicaharris4844 3 года назад +15

      I needed this comment. Thank you

    • @jag0wnsu
      @jag0wnsu 3 года назад +31

      Hmm, I'm guessing it depends on the reasons why you drink. For me personally, I'd usually feel extremely good when drinking (initially atleast), because it turns me into the person that I would love to actually be in a sober state (being able to share feelings/talk, quite confident, not constantly overthinking about the past or present, actually feeling things and being excited/interested/passionate, more social etc.)
      When sober, I just feel like everything is meaningless, I feel depressed/anxious, don't feel like talking to ppl/isolate myself, lose interest in my hobbies amongst other things. I've been sober for nearly 3 months now, and I'm slowly starting to forget the point of not drinking and I feel like giving up. I guess my biggest fear is that I will be unhappy 'forever', even though I know that is a very irrational thought. Like, how long do I have to wait for my brain to actually work properly again (I'm guessing my dopamine receptors are messed up from alcohol abuse)? I know that it can take many months or even over a year, but that seems so long right now. I already feel like I haven't drank in an eternity, even though it has only been 3 months. I'm currently not giving up yet though, but the thoughts constantly telling me to drink and that I'll feel better immediately aren't helping ... I have to rely purely on discipline atm, as there is no motivation whatsoever.
      Currently looking up various videos and articles to try and get me through this desperate craving and honestly, I feel kinda lost right now ... Was sooo close to giving in yesterday (after thinking about it all day long), but I didn't. I went for a long hike instead and by the time I got back home, the stores were pretty much closed. Today is almost the same story, wanting to drink and thinking about it all day long :( ... I wouldn't mind cravings if they only lasted for a short while, but having to deal with them non-stop for a few days is so exhausting.

    • @noelgibson5956
      @noelgibson5956 3 года назад +13

      @@jag0wnsu
      In my case, it got easier as time went by. I don't think about alcohol now. Plus I think of all the benefits, which you should try to do:- more money, longer life, weight loss, better teeth, hair, skin, liver, ill far less, no hangovers.........you may feel bored for a while, but your body is loving not being bombarded with this drug anymore.
      In social situations, if one must rely on alcohol, they may need professional help in dealing with social shortcomings, I don't know. It's just something I learned to master like a new job. I got there eventually. Bear in mind, many who think alcohol improves their social capability actually do and say a lot of foolish things and look stupid to others, due to their lack of caution.
      Hang in there...... I'm sure things will start improving. Find others who are doing it as well. Sounds like you need a support network.

    • @jwhite1559
      @jwhite1559 3 года назад +4

      My sessions are way more than 4-5 hours

  • @olegE17
    @olegE17 3 года назад +215

    Been sober from 1st Jan 2021, haven't looked back. Your content has been very helpful!!

    • @LeonSylvester
      @LeonSylvester  3 года назад +6

      Great to hear! 🙌

    • @agee7777
      @agee7777 3 года назад +2

      i was more sensible when i was younger, i would go to a club and just stop drinking at midnight, by the time i left the club i was sober. now i go out and drink until i black out.

    • @chris2905
      @chris2905 2 года назад +6

      Good job 👏 I had 3 years and relapsed about 2 months ago and I really dont know why I started again but I know I can do it

    • @jdb1135
      @jdb1135 2 года назад +5

      How do I achieve this??

    • @chris2905
      @chris2905 2 года назад +8

      @@jdb1135 stay fucking strong even when you think you can't do it my brother 💯

  • @karenhinkle7992
    @karenhinkle7992 3 года назад +72

    I’m sitting here watching your video after two small bottles of champagne and now a glass of white wine thinking about getting another!! I’m 78 and have been drinking for years and years!! My skin is dehydrated and especially my face. I try all these lotions and potions to hydrate but no go when you still drink! I’m really hoping your words can help me...thank you. Hugs 💜💜

    • @Connjur
      @Connjur 2 года назад +8

      Miss Karen, I believe in you ❤❤ You can do it!!

    • @rubenrobles8044
      @rubenrobles8044 2 года назад

      Try really hard... Karen...

    • @MonteCarlo-rx4hu
      @MonteCarlo-rx4hu 2 года назад +8

      78? I'm 38 and it makes me feel like death. I don't think I'd make it out of my 40s if I keep it up.

    • @Bigrich0g
      @Bigrich0g 10 месяцев назад +2

      I'm 43 I feel like dead now been drinking for 26 years on day 7 reason why I wanted to stop was cause it felt like my body was telling me something You 78? It's been 2 years your comment still alive?

    • @karenhinkle7992
      @karenhinkle7992 10 месяцев назад +7

      Well stopping didn’t work! I’m now 80 and have stopped....I found non alcoholic champagne, called FRE, and I love it! I do not miss wine at all. Feel better in the morning, proud of myself (even though it’s still like drinking without the bad stuff). Water just doesn’t do it for me...I need a taste and I love bubbles.💜

  • @mattg768
    @mattg768 3 года назад +81

    Drank everyday for 10 years, felt crap every morning but by half 2 after work I was drinking again. Only stopped when it affected my health to the point I physically couldn't eat, had a numb mouth all day and couldn't swallow food for nearly 5 years, had to survive on shakes and soups. That was my reason for stopping and never felt better. Good work on vids.

  • @JackDaniels_8171
    @JackDaniels_8171 3 года назад +34

    I'm sitting here watching your video and on my 3rd beer but the fact that I'm watching you is a realisation that I'm now in the process of quitting drinking it's been 2 days now that I have started to understand and pursue my goal I'm in my 5th week with no cigarettes so I know my will power is strong wish me luck I need to start the process of making a serious effort thanks sober leon

    • @MaximusLuver
      @MaximusLuver 3 года назад +2

      Dude this is weird because I'm on MY third beer right now. I'm 25 and have been trying to quit for 2 years now lol. (Me and the roommates also quit cigarettes' after one of us went into the hospital) reading your comment was just a little trippy I guess XD

    • @heathercastle9520
      @heathercastle9520 2 месяца назад

      ​@@MaximusLuverI'm drinking a 5th of vodka every day. I can't get good sleep and I used to be more excited about doing (no alcohol) things with friends or by myself. It's the money focus that might help. Every time I want to buy - I pull the money out (cash back) and put it in a box. Seeing the dollar bills. Money spent. Should help me.

  • @AndyGinny1
    @AndyGinny1 Год назад +17

    I’ve just finished “dry january” and I’m feeling so good I’m going to keep going!

  • @skittlessunshine5518
    @skittlessunshine5518 3 года назад +73

    I'm struggling today. I'm glad I found this video. Rehab at 22 now I'm 32. I had almost three years sober when I was 26. As I've gotten older it's been hard. Thanks for this video

    • @LeonSylvester
      @LeonSylvester  3 года назад +2

      Glad I could help

    • @TheMothers3
      @TheMothers3 3 года назад +12

      B v careful of the word "HARD" because this will make it seem hard... So replace that thinking with I can do this!! I'm not giving in... I'm strong with super powers inside me that will guide me. :-) b 💪

    • @skittlessunshine5518
      @skittlessunshine5518 3 года назад +7

      @@TheMothers3 Thank you for that! You are right! It's a better way of thinking of it.

    • @MaximusLuver
      @MaximusLuver 3 года назад +3

      I'm 25 and have been trying to quit for 2 years now. I'm just now finding these videos and hope it helps me today as I, too, am struggling...

    • @MonteCarlo-rx4hu
      @MonteCarlo-rx4hu 2 года назад

      I cannot explain why but the only time I seem to be successful is when I make myself accountable to someone of the opposite sex that I believe loves me. Unfortunately, when my drinking goes away theirs didn't. I couldn't get either of them to quit with me. One is dead and the other is ashamed of herself. Of course me going back on being lonely didn't help either.

  • @toli1871
    @toli1871 2 года назад +24

    Point 2 is so true. You do really think that Alcohol adds value to your life but it really doesn't. I'm not an alcoholic however when I do have a drink it's normally around 4 or 5. So I've decided to completely quit, hopefully these videos can continue to motivate me.

  • @loganmccormick3244
    @loganmccormick3244 2 года назад +14

    Was sober for 10 months and relapsed, went through detox and rehab again now I’m at 4 months. This journey isn’t easy And these cravings are pure frustration, anger, and depressing. Thanks for the video

    • @billymacktexasdetective5827
      @billymacktexasdetective5827 Год назад

      Naltrexone and the Sinclair method. You need to reach extinction if you want to have the best chance...

  • @cyberknife82
    @cyberknife82 Год назад +5

    Couldn’t say it any better. The cycle is real. I drink to feel something other than the 9-5 work week.

  • @72steviec
    @72steviec 2 года назад +8

    3 weeks sober (again) here now. I'd been drinking 38 yrs daily..A&E 6 times with severe withdrawals a detox and rehab. I did 66 days sober after detox and rehab then relapsed..probably 4 relapses now. I was like a week on booze then a week off it, i even adding 80% water to a large vodka kidding myself it was less harmful. Then the gap shortens of less than a week not using and more time with using till your right back in that misery pit all over again..thank you for listening and RESPECT for you Leon sir..great job! Good luck everyone and keep talking.

  • @skyisthelimit9897
    @skyisthelimit9897 2 года назад +19

    This man just explained everything I’m going through right now! He’s right! Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @konstanting3400
    @konstanting3400 3 года назад +23

    Best channel I have seen lately,every story it's just part of my life and other millions alcohol addicted!

  • @Ghost.Spectrum
    @Ghost.Spectrum 9 месяцев назад +4

    I need to quit because it's getting harder to deal with boredom without it. I perceive myself as a bit of a failure and my life is boring and my drinking has increased fairly rapidly lately. Wish me luck👍

  • @alr9967
    @alr9967 Год назад +4

    Viewing alcohol as the poison it is helps me a lot. The next day feeling is a poison reaction. That’s what I remind myself.
    Starting month two
    Good luck everyone

  • @miyannaable
    @miyannaable 3 года назад +24

    Greetings Sober Leon!! I've been staying away from alcohol for 7 years, but I still get cravings!! It is this that gives me some pause (and some fear - I was pretty bad). So glad I found this channel, because I can use all the help I can get. It's not that I want to drink, it's just a stressful time right now. My primitive mid-brain is asking my frontal lobe where it can get some dopamine. Subscribed!!

    • @LeonSylvester
      @LeonSylvester  3 года назад

      Glad I can help 🙏

    • @cincin4515
      @cincin4515 3 года назад +6

      Your midbrain is very polite. Mine screams in my face and has me handing my cash over at the grog shop before I even know whats just happened.

    • @halliegood7131
      @halliegood7131 2 года назад

      Great comment

  • @coast_2coast
    @coast_2coast 7 месяцев назад +2

    Im 7 months drink and 8 months drug free. Just been for my first sober night out

  • @alonsogarcia1990
    @alonsogarcia1990 3 года назад +11

    Thank you for all these videos. After watching these videos I did 3 days after every day drinking for years, I'm ready to for more and for good.

    • @LeonSylvester
      @LeonSylvester  3 года назад

      Awesome stuff Alonso! Glad the videos are helping you 💪

  • @cdnlong1
    @cdnlong1 3 года назад +16

    I stopped drinking (this time) 5 months ago, on Jan 1st. Here is a scenario that I have not had to face recently: a wedding reception or party, or other social gathering where you feel nervous, awkward or bored and wish you weren't there, but you have to be, and everybody is drinking, and drinking has helped you get through this sort of thing in the past. What do you do? I can think of a few things now I have asked the question, but what would you do?

  • @kingjamesmayo8232
    @kingjamesmayo8232 3 года назад +3

    Thank U so Much bro i really needed to hear this

  • @patrickswope5437
    @patrickswope5437 Год назад +6

    9 days alcohol free. 4 days weed free in “23”

  • @karenhinkle7992
    @karenhinkle7992 3 года назад +6

    It is not always a craving of alcohol BUT a HABIT!! I think a habit is worse than a craving. They say it takes 21 days to get over a habit! If you live in a neighborhood, like I do 6 months out of the year, where there is happy hour every night you get into the HABIT of drinking with your friends. Some drink a lot some not so much. During Covid we didn’t frequent the happy hour very much but the habit was still there! Thanks for your videos and I am really listening to them so I can break my habit!

  • @ToquzOghuzKhaganatekhan
    @ToquzOghuzKhaganatekhan 3 года назад +18

    I can control it , one cup and then another cup and then back to old routines

    • @bofadeez5482
      @bofadeez5482 3 года назад +2

      Man, my brains STILL tells me I can have just a few 😒

  • @baddidea4820
    @baddidea4820 3 года назад +4

    Great ! This works for all addictions 👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @juliane4695
    @juliane4695 11 месяцев назад +6

    No answer to how to stop craving alcohol in 5 seconds, that's called click bait.

    • @tomy23able
      @tomy23able Месяц назад

      Yeah, this video is just too subjective and pointless. Sorry man.

  • @Diamond-fw5ht
    @Diamond-fw5ht 3 года назад +4

    Your video is a breath of fresh air you talk about logical stop drinking tips .

  • @Andreas-bf9tu
    @Andreas-bf9tu Год назад

    video audio quality is really great and Leon is a great teacher.

  • @shaunl446
    @shaunl446 Год назад +3

    3 days sober. Thank you

  • @jasonfoor4960
    @jasonfoor4960 2 года назад +3

    That’s me! I always give into the cravings.

  • @SamuelGegen
    @SamuelGegen 3 года назад +1

    Great tips!

  • @stevepimentel237
    @stevepimentel237 2 года назад +3

    I understand the pain and the pleasure comparison and how to write it down but the only thing with me is that I drink for the pain to experience pleasure. I'm a new subscriber to your channel but somehow some way you came across my algorithm so I checked out the video. I think I have some catching up to do on some videos LOL. But thanks I enjoyed listening to your view on ways to go to battle with it

  • @Salamis.-330
    @Salamis.-330 2 года назад

    Thank you for this video

  • @heatherv8villalon603
    @heatherv8villalon603 3 года назад +25

    Such a great video, thank you!! The craving is an important part of drinking to reflect on. When you think about it and just let it pass you will know that it is the craving dying out. It's the little monster dying. AND ITS SUCH A GOOD FEELING. Don't see it as pain and withdrawal. See it as the process of killing the Little Monster.

  • @js_mill1908
    @js_mill1908 10 месяцев назад

    The days i decide (even when not hungover) in the morning im not drinking that day are amazing. Truly a freeing feeling

  • @Paulkatz123
    @Paulkatz123 3 года назад +42

    Step 1 4:00

  • @sr9195
    @sr9195 3 года назад +7

    He starts at 4:00 if anyone needs it

  • @8Ugri8
    @8Ugri8 2 года назад +1

    Thanks pal. I found something to hang on to.

  • @thejudge7737
    @thejudge7737 3 года назад +15

    In the last 5 years I haven’t been able to stop drinking more than 2 weeks

    • @jesselee3003
      @jesselee3003 3 года назад +1

      Same

    • @dr_corrupt1014
      @dr_corrupt1014 3 года назад +2

      Me too but let's stay strong

    • @erickramer5987
      @erickramer5987 3 года назад +2

      Try to remember that thoughts, all thoughts, are like clouds in the sky. They come and go, but if you remember that you can choose which thoughts to hold onto, as he said, a different response to the thought “a turn around to the positive” will allow you to retrain your brain to think as you choose..
      An example, have you ever been angry while thinking of something to be thankful for? It’s impossible to be thankful and angry at the same time.. This logic works in the same manner as well, if you change the thought at the beginning of the issue, you change the thought following the issue..

  • @loopy1924
    @loopy1924 3 года назад +13

    Very helpful - been doing something very similar for a while mate

  • @raid8084
    @raid8084 8 месяцев назад

    This is an excellent video , end to end very true and a great way to cut down , any over 30s need to watch this as it will help you

  • @Cognitive__Dissonance
    @Cognitive__Dissonance 2 месяца назад

    Great video!

  • @GethinJames
    @GethinJames 2 года назад +12

    Great advice. It is OK to think about alcohol - it's impossible not to with the social pressures and normalcies associated to it... But agreed - thinking about it and craving are two entirely different things. I'm a year sober and never been happier - and it's due to these same principles of seeing Alcohol for what it truly is. I read a lot of books and did a lot of research to change my view of it. Now that I've opened my eyes and had that "aha" moment, it's hard for me to understand how others don't also see it the way I do... they don't because of the enormous social machine behind the industry that tells them they HAVE to drink to have fun, they HAVE to drink when happy to celebrate, they HAVE to drink when sad, they HAVE to drink when bored, they HAVE to drink when around friends, they HAVE to drink when traveling, they HAVE to drink on weekends etc etc... it's all complete BS.

  • @AnonymousCreature-xj7vk
    @AnonymousCreature-xj7vk 2 года назад +4

    I've drank heavy/alcoholic ever since I left school at 16!. Apart from a cocktail on sunny beach, I couldn't say I've ever enjoyed drinking. Just a mental health tool, that doesn't even work anyway. Been in this drink/anxiety cycle for too long now.

  • @vitkomusic6624
    @vitkomusic6624 5 месяцев назад

    Leon your work is important!!
    I am combating alcohol.
    Win loose and will win eventually.

  • @cassie5101
    @cassie5101 2 года назад +2

    I was clean for 7 years but recently have had health complications and I fell into depression and foolishly had 8 binge drinking sessions back to back. The withdrawals are horrible and terrifying, I literally prayed to God to not die because I drank a ton. Now I need to learn how to deal with the cravings all over again. Hopefully these tips will help.

    • @flextefitness4954
      @flextefitness4954 Год назад

      Just curious what you consider a ton of drinking?

    • @carlosgaribay2710
      @carlosgaribay2710 8 месяцев назад

      I would suggest reading the book Atomic Habits, which is going to help you understand why you do the things you do, and will provide the tools for you to overcome any bad habit not just drinking, cause drinking is not the issue it is just that you have gotten used to use it as a coping mechanism, but you can change it. Humans are easy to be programmed, every mayor company is conditioning us to do things all the time and we don't even notice. We can do the same for ourselves but in positive way. Blessings!

  • @pamelafelita4086
    @pamelafelita4086 3 года назад +2

    i subscribed, i love ur channel. . im gonna help my friend to stop drinking alcohol. .so damn pity young generations start drinkin utter crap alcohols, they cant stop theirselves

  • @gezewich
    @gezewich Год назад

    Thanks for the infomercial 👍

  • @godfreydavid6996
    @godfreydavid6996 Месяц назад +1

    I stopped drinking for a week then a very good friend of mine died in an accident.I was very sad and i thought I should drink one,then two,three.. now i am feeling terrible but i will do my best to quit.

  • @alexawermuth1219
    @alexawermuth1219 3 года назад +17

    Im watching these videos trying to stop drinking and I cant shake the knowledge that Im just gonna go get some eventually. Its like Im just postponing it and feeling proud for not getting any and then getting some to celebrate almost. Its like I literally dont have control

    • @daywalker3735
      @daywalker3735 2 года назад +4

      I know exactly what you mean. I'm on day 2....and I think about "never again" and it terrifies me and I feel like 100 percent I'll fail. BUT....I think it's better to not think about that stuff. Just think about today and being sober for today.
      And if you do relapse and have a drink or get drunk, don't wallow in shame or be too hard on yourself....just accept that it was a mistake and get back on that horse of sobriety.
      This is at least what I'm telling myself.....it seems to help with those feelings you described because I have them too.

    • @stefaniadogsitterbologna8251
      @stefaniadogsitterbologna8251 Год назад

      I Wish i could find a way too

    • @carlosgaribay2710
      @carlosgaribay2710 8 месяцев назад

      1)Chage the paradigm, alcohol is not a reward for anyone, even people that doesn't have a drinking problem are being damaged by alcohol, they just don't realize it. 2)Change the person that you identify with, stop thinking of you as an addict because then relapsing will be justifiable cause that's what addicts do. Think of you as someone who doesn't drink, stop thinking about the goal (Not to drink) and just focus in being an alcohol free person each day. Small daily actions give big results over time. Many blessings!

    • @billymacktexasdetective5827
      @billymacktexasdetective5827 Месяц назад

      ​@@stefaniadogsitterbologna8251Naltrexone and the Sinclair method.

  • @jinahutaki6687
    @jinahutaki6687 Год назад +2

    I am 1 day sober and I know I can make it

  • @filiphuna5643
    @filiphuna5643 3 года назад +4

    Neo from Matrix. Blue and red pill :D you made my day! Funny comparison. But true.

  • @The160879
    @The160879 Год назад

    Hi Leon,
    Big respect for helping people. I think stopping is a choice you really need to want to do. I’m not ready yet but I have a deep down feeling that taking a few weeks off each time is helping and not going stupid when I do drink like making up for lost time. It might be what slowly makes me stop as I see health benefits and save money. A guy I used to work with just passed away through alcohol addiction and when I knew him he was a fit man who was a confident professional man. It’s scary stuff

  • @pheneriagonzalez1650
    @pheneriagonzalez1650 2 года назад

    I need this I was trying to figure out how to stop drinking I don't want it anymore thank God I don't want it.

  • @sheilachainani8174
    @sheilachainani8174 Год назад

    Dear brother!easy said than done!

  • @freddieboatsmarbella
    @freddieboatsmarbella Год назад

    very good thanks

  • @j0ellyfish
    @j0ellyfish 2 месяца назад +1

    I decided to finally let it of it 3 days ago after drinking half a bottle of a 1.75 L or more...every...single...day for 8 years. I'm feeling hopeful. And I have energy now. And I don't have to worry about how I'm gonna' find my next one without money anymore.

  • @alexanderforever
    @alexanderforever 3 года назад +10

    I’m on day 17, had really bad cravings today

    • @eringaines
      @eringaines 3 года назад +1

      You got this!

    • @alexanderforever
      @alexanderforever 3 года назад +1

      @@eringaines day 25 now still going

    • @ethanmueller1016
      @ethanmueller1016 3 года назад +1

      @@alexanderforever how’s it going now?

    • @barrynbreen
      @barrynbreen 2 года назад

      Weldone I couldnt get to day 4

    • @eagleeye2300
      @eagleeye2300 2 года назад

      Fantastic! Meaning, 17 days is great! Hope all is well.

  • @johnhanley5293
    @johnhanley5293 Год назад +1

    I'm 20 +++++ years sober , not bragging, just sooo happy for everyday being SOBER !!!!!!!!

  • @jeffmclovinroastedu3030
    @jeffmclovinroastedu3030 2 года назад +4

    stay strong and most importantly keep ur mind strong

  • @00utofcpt
    @00utofcpt 3 года назад +23

    short intro into my story , i wasnt addicted to alcohol YET, but was heading that way rapidly ,i've tried quiting before like overthinking and overplaning it , for instance tried starting in 2020 1st of january ,lasted a few patetic days then i was back on the train , then pandemic started , and i started drinking like if it was the olympics ! :))) , so one totally randomn night 18th october i was drinking alone... 2 AM ,and one random short really short tought striked me... ( man this is depresing and pathetic ) so.... i went with it , trew anything alcooholic out in the middle of the night ,took out the trash, even took out empty bottles wich were i quote ''colectables'' like beer from around the world and shit , took a really cold shower cuz i wanted to go to bed sober , and from then on 4 months passed ,not one drink....wasnt easy, but i took one day at a time, if i think of alcohol ,hell yeah, might even crave ,but dont go with it ,just waiting for time to do its magic and it really works

    • @saharahmadi5283
      @saharahmadi5283 2 года назад +1

      good job, and best of luck, I pray for all people who are addicted to alcohol.

    • @00utofcpt
      @00utofcpt 2 года назад +2

      @@saharahmadi5283 thank you my brother, i'm almost 1 year sober now :D

  • @BasicallyPlugs
    @BasicallyPlugs 3 года назад +5

    i pushed everyone away i lost the love of my life that handled my drinking for years i lost my car due to crashing cause of the dui i lost my job that i was at for years, i wanna stop but i feel so alone now..

    • @monicahodgson5992
      @monicahodgson5992 2 года назад

      Stop

    • @Alexa-kb7fl
      @Alexa-kb7fl Год назад +1

      Addictions are a spiritual problem - a lack of a relationship with God. I was addicted to alcohol and a heavy drinker for decades. One day, I got down on my knees and begged Jesus to heal me and remove my addiction because it was destroying my relationships and making me miserable. I took the first step that night and went to bed without a drink. The next day and ever since then I have not had the desire to drink and am much healthier and happier. But I have to work at it every day to keep sober and the only way is to have a close relationship with God. Develop a strong prayer life and close relationship with Jesus and you will notice a big change for the better in your life. I have just asked Jesus to heal you, to place the right people in your life to help you on this journey and to give you lasting joy, fulfillment and peace. God bless and God love you.

  • @StephenWestSyd
    @StephenWestSyd 2 года назад +4

    Never had alcohol since December last year. I was given an Irish coffee in March but didn't know it had alcohol in it? I wasn't happy after I was told but I'll be sure to ask in future if I'm drinking something I'm not sure about?

  • @matthewalderink126
    @matthewalderink126 8 месяцев назад +1

    The reason I'm quitting is because I'm having problems with my liver but i still feel the need to drink even though I know it's a death trap but I'm fighting the urge the best I can

  • @theaaa7684
    @theaaa7684 Год назад +2

    Been 7 days sober 😇

  • @pratapseshachalam2859
    @pratapseshachalam2859 2 года назад +2

    Quit alcohol: 2 days completed . I quit to advance in my career and for good health

  • @kevinobrien9149
    @kevinobrien9149 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much I'm only on three every scary I have a pint of vodka I don't want to die of DTs

  • @ojvejkurve
    @ojvejkurve 2 года назад +3

    Im struggling too much a was sober 6m but i got drunk and 3m drank non stop im again 10 days sober i have a problem i cant fix it..i want to but i cant

  • @akeman21
    @akeman21 Год назад

    You got me to open a Thai Chang beer with that tasty thumb nail. ;)

  • @karaking2391
    @karaking2391 3 года назад +7

    3 days in and it's extremely tempting... hopefully this helps

  • @JamesBond-om2ru
    @JamesBond-om2ru 2 года назад +1

    I can really hear that Manchester dialect. Right on mate

  • @mercynyoni5727
    @mercynyoni5727 2 года назад +2

    Hello guys...as for me I have never tested alcohol my whole life and am 35 years now...so am going through a rough patch now and l feel like drinking alcohol now...am I crazy or what....

  • @haydenpettit5829
    @haydenpettit5829 2 года назад +4

    Alcohol withdrawal is enough to keep me off the juice forever.

  • @gimmievids
    @gimmievids 3 года назад +3

    I'm absolutely desperate to pursue this course, one thing I don't know is the overall cost, I'm assuming it won't be free.

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 года назад +2

      It is an A/B split. Part A is free. You don't have to pay until part B I would go ahead and enroll in part A right now. Get Started on changing for the better as soon as possible.

  • @combobreaker449
    @combobreaker449 Год назад +1

    6 weeks w no alcohol. i have hit 500 days before, fell off. no journey is without its ups and downs.

  • @cameronbooth4879
    @cameronbooth4879 2 года назад +1

    write a "List" 1, dad died (from alcohol), mum , has cancer (from alcohol)....Broke up with my ex in between...when i try to stop...in a time of 2 and 1/2 yrs

  • @becky2235
    @becky2235 Год назад

    I was on a month but slipped now on day 2 any tips?

  • @onezshook5571
    @onezshook5571 Год назад +1

    Somehow I always end up on this guy and when I hear his voice I'm like fuck I don't want it ! Lol

  • @Candlewick14
    @Candlewick14 3 года назад +4

    Sober 11 months. Fell gently off the wagon. Back in the gutter.

  • @andriataylor4758
    @andriataylor4758 2 года назад +1

    How to give up drinking when it doesn't cause an issue in your everyday life but its still an everyday thing. I have like 6 shots a day when drinking an although it doesn't stop me from performing at work etc It dose cause weight gain stops me from working out and makes me eat a bunch of unhealthy foods. Help me

  • @marcbirkholtz8006
    @marcbirkholtz8006 2 года назад +3

    As I see it you get craving and withdrawal.With a craving you have the chance to be rational.
    Once you go in to withdrawal,the addiction holds you hostage and you either meet the devil or you give in to a drink.

  • @ocorley3124
    @ocorley3124 2 года назад +2

    Idk what it is about Saturday, but I'm really hurting right now. In the middle of a workout now, but been thinking about a few drinks since I woke up this morning 😞

  • @Comrade2face
    @Comrade2face 2 года назад +1

    Music triggers my cravings for alcohol especially the songs i like when im drinking so i try not to play those songs when im sober

  • @whitetrashbandit2704
    @whitetrashbandit2704 Год назад

    i CAN;T STOP

  • @kronk3892
    @kronk3892 11 месяцев назад

    Doing the work of a higher power

  • @lastpizzapie5721
    @lastpizzapie5721 3 года назад +2

    Alcohol is destroying my life I wanting stop but seeing people around me drink doesn't help I need to stop im trying my so hard

  • @jamesbmedia8996
    @jamesbmedia8996 3 года назад +2

    Probably won't reply.. But are these free videos a stepping stone to then paying for stuff?. Or are you a genuine dude helping people without it being about getting cash?.

  • @manjunathkn6488
    @manjunathkn6488 2 года назад +1

    I have controlled part of brain which craves for alcohol but liver demands for it kindly suggest some remedy

  • @blakek1043
    @blakek1043 Год назад

    Today I was going to buy 1 celebration beer.... told myself stop you have goals puzzy and didn't buy it but few minutes later again was like trying to find excuses why it was ok..... but didnt

  • @bowman4454
    @bowman4454 Год назад

    I need help is 0.05 alcohol free and if I drink enough of them will it break my alcohol levels and be stored as fat?

  • @danielm.4346
    @danielm.4346 Год назад +1

    But it took you 0:4:06 to start getting to the point.
    Indeed, it's all about knowing that there is something a whole lot more important and valuable in life other than getting drunk.
    Thank You.
    That's exactly it. Having a "why".

  • @clintantonio5380
    @clintantonio5380 Год назад

    I felt like I'm gonna tomorrow after drinking heavily.. all my body gets numb. I'm having hard time to breath, my chest feels heavy and it felt like my whole body system will shut down. My hand and lips also tightens. Who experienced the same🙋‍♂️

  • @user-zh3wy3tl7f
    @user-zh3wy3tl7f 4 месяца назад

    Trying to stop to.
    But can't
    Think i need therapy but not sure.
    I automutilate when i drink to much... my arms are full of scar.

  • @larrymattox8071
    @larrymattox8071 Год назад

    Congratulations

  • @kentelley4589
    @kentelley4589 2 года назад

    Yeah..that's definitely me..

  • @kaddiram93
    @kaddiram93 3 месяца назад

    My anxiety is a huge problem and it is a coping mechanism. However I know it’s not good for my body. Not alcoholic but definitely want to stop socially drinking as well. I’ve gained a lot of weight due to partaking

  • @nivenrowe59
    @nivenrowe59 Год назад

    Leon, all of us relapse. We can not conquer. Drinking is the best ever.😅