I remember few years back after my wife died, I was left alone with 3 kids. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got addicted to alcohol. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment changed my life for better. I can proudly say i'm totally clean for 6 years and still counting. Always look to nature for solution to tough problems, Shrooms are phenomenal.
I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏
YES sure of mycologist Pedroshrooms. Mushrooms literally got me off my feet and turned my whole life around. I am currently a housing manager for a recovery program. I wouldn't have been able to do that shit without psilocybin.
@@MMAoracle - Actually wasn't any different than any other New Years. I just felt like I had my share of drink and gave it up. 22 years, not even a sip of beer.
Every terrible decision I’ve ever made, every fight I’ve ever gotten into, every reckless behavior I’ve ever engaged in had one common denominator: ALCOHOL.
Good shit I’ll be 45 at the end of the month I quit for 3days too but got off tonight 11/08/24 and got a double shot 🤦🏾♂️ Damn But I won’t STOP trying
I'm so excited to start this journey. As a bartender who's been in the industry for around 6 years now, i've been drinking pretty much every day for the entirety of these years (4-5 beers a day + shots 3-4 days a week). I've even picked up smoking here and there again because of this bad habit. The pressure to drink because of my environment is very strong too. Its not fun anymore, it makes me sick now. I sleep wayy longer than i ever have. When i look in the mirror while i'm drunk, I feel so ugly. I know I'm an alcoholic, and its getting scary because my nerves are suffering. If I go most of the day without drinking, my hands start shaking. I don't even crave drinking anymore, it's a completely thoughtless act at this point. Just a part of every day life for me, and I need to stop. I want to be in the best health I can be, as a 29 year old woman. Today is day 1. Hopefully my alcoholic friends will also stop trying to hang out with me because i'm going sober. If I quit weed and drugs years ago, I can quit alcohol too. Sparkling water is going to be getting a lot of my money now :) Wish me luck guys!
Hey hun, I'm on day 4 and I'm on your side. I grew up in the US, and stayed away from alcohol because my dad struggled with alcohol abuse. Then I took a 6 month trip to Europe and wound up living the last 22 years in Ireland, where the drinking culture is constantly being celebrated. Having a few jars (pints) after work while working in the hospitality business is normal here. But, like yourself, it became a habit. I'm more confident now than ever that I will not drink alcohol again because I finally see it for what it is: well-marketed poison. I realised that I really enjoy the pub, talking to folks, watching live music, but I drink non-alcholic beer now. The taste is almost the same, but I don't have any desire to pollute myself with the alcohol version. Interestingly, many of my mates are pushing alcohol on me, so my response to them is: "I'm just taking a break." I know this is my forever break, and my friends will figure that out eventually, but I am not making a big show of announcing my decision. It's just my time to end this relationship. Alcohol is like a bad ex-boyfriend, and this time, I am not going back. Good luck. Stay strong. All the best now and in your alcohol-free future. You can do this! We both can! Love from Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤️
I agree with you my dear. I've gone thu it too . I don't crave a pint no longer I enjoy a coke or two on a Friday night and don't have to worry about the police going home .I'm sure in a few weeks your feeling fitter and fresher
Keep going! There are a lot of stages and my anxiety went out of control but life is better. So much better. When you drink you’re in shackles. You are not free. You take your power back every time you don’t drink. So many wonderful things happened when I quit. I’m going onto 5 years and started with a 21 day challenge. You can do it.!!!!
Sober now since July 4th 1976. No alcohol/ drugs. I am 69 yrs old and intend to live sober the rest of my life. I was a hard core drinker / user. I had to stop, slowing down was not an option. I had tried multiple times to stop nothing worked until I found something in my life more important to me than being "loaded ". For me it was God, for you it may be your kids or something else. I am grateful 🙏to be clean and sober. Best wishes ❤.
3days Sobber. Like my comment so that every like will encourage me to be sober watching from Nairobi Kenya 🇰🇪 East Africa Update 2weeks Sober 4/November it's been weeks without a drink I have lost friends who were drinking buddies. Feeling better as days go by
I can’t stress enough now alcohol is the worst drug in the world. The affects is causes not only physically it destroys everything around you. I’ve been to jail, fights, breakups. All due to alcohol. Never stop quitting trying to quit is the best advice I’ve heard. It’s not easy but never stop quitting.
I’m on day 1519 without alcohol. Drank like crazy in High School and College. Always had a drink after work when I got out of school. Now 62 and feel a whole lot better than when I was 42.
I did a series of challenges, 30 60 90 days but I pretty much knew by 60 days I would be doing a year, nearly 15 months sober later I can honestly say stopping alcohol is the best thing I have ever done, I cant imagine I will ever drink again, I've gained so much knowledge regarding the effects of alcohol, I now see it for what it really is and not the lie that is sold to us, I have absolutely no desire to drink....love it
did a 30 day about 2-3 months ago and wasn't that hard, but sure felt pressure from social gatherings with friends. currently trying to do a 90 day no alcohol + 90 day no porn + 90 day no marijuana + 30 day no caffeine. Caffeine seems to be the hardest at this point (8 days in)
@@aaronbeaver3647 sounds like you're really focused on freeing yourself up , I found once I got the alchole out my thinking and clarity progressed multiple levels allowing for other success, have you tried naked mind alcohol experiment? It's free and amazing.
@Aaron Beaver good point on the porn thing, I would have got the same feeling of guilt/disgust after watching it as I did after an alcohol binge. Still on coffee though lol
I'm a veteran, alcohol and cigarettes addiction actually destroyed my life. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏🏻
Thanks for sharing your story. That's rough I sympathize. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health. I will pray for you all.
103 days no alcohol for me… I used it to escape my anxiety disorder until i drank to much one night and the next day had the worst panic attack of my life. That was the last time I touched alcohol. Best decision I have ever made.
Wow, this is exactly what happened to me. The recent anxiety attacks where the worst and most frightening experiences ever (have had several in a short time). Am now eight days clean from alcohol and over a month without tobacco.
Happened to me on a trip to Gatlinburg in October 2022. Woke up at 3am and had like 5 panic attacks. Didn't drink for 50 days after that and have only drank 3x since then!
@@julioolivares7848 Day 10 today 😁 thanks for checking in :) I can't tell you how much better I'm doing - I'm sleeping so so well! I'm losing weight pretty quickly! I'm really motivated to continue. I've replaced my favourite drinks with other drinks alco-free that I love - cocoa & milk, soda and syrup mint etc
Rehabs for quiters ,stick to your guns ,I quit 2oyrs ago , I found just do some things U normally wouldn't ,just break the rut of drinking with new experiences good luck
I was fully 9mths sober. My mind at 30 days sober was amazing. At 3mths it was better than day 30. At 9mths it was better than at 3mths. It just kept improving and improving. One aspect I loved is I could file multiple things in my mind and come back to them at will. I could store them and then return to them as I chose. Contrast this to being anxious and having to control myself to focus on the one thing, and go back to the most important task as multiple things piled up in my job. Until you experience the level of clarity, the difference between a day or two sober and 9mts sober, you cannot understand. The difference is like night and day in terms of how I could use my mind. That's something that at 24 I had no idea about but at 42+ is gold!
@@demarcusds95 I'll have to get there. 9mths was amazing. I thought about it a bit and I think the ability to compartmentalize ideas, and file things, and go back to them at will like I described is due to an improved memory. I'll be looking forward to re-experiencing this and interested to see if there's further improvement to be had beyond 9mths. To others: it is another level of natural mental ability that can be revisited by staying sober.
It feels like people are really starting to wake up. I am making this comitment to stay sobre not only for myself, but for my kids. I don't want my kids growing up thinking it's totally normal to have a drink or two everyday. Yet our social circles say otherwise. I'm here to break the generational curse. Great video.
I’m 23 y/o and I’m on day 83! I honestly never want to drink ever again. It made my relationships with people and myself very difficult. I didn’t like who I was becoming and fell down a pretty dark path. Luckily I was fortunate enough to go to rehab and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made. If you decide to get sober, keep going!! 100% will change your life for the better. I know I still have a ton to learn, but I crave learning now that my head is more clear.
I am one year and three months sober. Not even a sip. Best decision I have ever made. I cannot emphasize on how much better you feel having a clear head
Great video. I’ll be 47 at the end of this month. Been drinking since high school. I pretty much lived a dive bar lifestyle in all of my 30’s and most of my 40’s. Drinking whiskey 7 days a week until blackout. Smoking cigarettes. At the same time eating healthy and working out. In my 20’s until late 30’s working out was ok. After that, the alcohol was affecting my fitness. The end of April 2022 I woke up one morning and my body told me I was done with alcohol. I haven’t had a drop since and I couldn’t be happier. I have zero cravings or desires and I don’t even think about it. My fitness is at a crazy level now and my diet is ultra locked on.
@@ricardodiaz6187 I told one of my coworkers that I stopped drinking more than a year ago. He asked me if it was hard (he feels he drinks too much.) I told him I made a promise to myself. I didn't quit drinking for someone else. I did it for me and I'm keeping my promise.
Great job, great decision! My story, too. Same age, same habits, including diet, workouts, consuming alcohol, free of smoking 7 years now. Keep going, we are not alone!
Great episode Dan. I’ve been sober for 5 years and loving it. Yes, i still crave a drink but the consequences aren’t worth it. Life isn’t perfect but at least i can deal with life with clarity and maturity. To put things in perspective: i used my drinking money and invested in the market. I did well and bought my first home out here in California. Blessings are there you gotta give yourself a chance. Thanks again Dan.
Sorry but i like to share with you that if you want to be free of craving read one of Allen Carr's /Quit Drinking Without Willpower: Be a Happy Non-Drinker/Stop Drinking the easy way.......
Great vid ! Bro I’m on my 7th day sober , and my millionth time attempting to remain there. Longest I’ve been is 3 months. The way I feel now I’ll never go back ! I’ve overcame opioid addiction in my 20’s after 4 1/2 years of abuse. Cold Turkey. Worst feeling ever but I did it! I’m about to be 40 with a 9 year old and 14 year old. It’s time bro ! Salute !
You got this!! Keep leaning on the online sober community and binging videos about why it is horrible and how life is better without it! 👏🏼 I’m on day 42!
I stopped for 4 years then I thought I could moderate, which I tried for 2 years. But comparing both states I came to the conclusion that living an alcohol free life was best for me. It took me about 6 months trying to get back on an alcohol free path as the pull for alcohol was strong. Now I am on 10 days without booze. Early days but my mindset is now clearly focused on staying dry
I have been off alcohol for 8 days now. Improved sleep is the first thing I noticed. I started waking up fully rested after 7-8 hours of sleep after 5 days sober. I look forward to clearer thinking and more progress physically.
Congratulations! I haven't had a drink since November 15, 2021. I'm 55 and these 14 months are the longest I've gone without alcohol since my early 20s. Keep it up.
I am about 2 years alcohol-free, and I can see myself never drinking again. I love the feeling of being "in the moment". I could go on and on, but basically, life is just so much more delicious!
I’m 50 years old and at 45 I was drinking very heavy so I with the support of my wife I got on my knees and asked God to give me the strength and I’ve been totally without drinking for five years now. Yes there were some things that played a part in making me come to that decision too, mainly the shame I felt for drinking since I was in high school and things that happened so it has to be the individual’s decision to stop. AA is a fantastic organization but not for me but it helps many people. I can say the five years without alcohol have been the best in my life and each day without it, it gets easier to where now I don’t think about it because if I do I get physically sick that nauseous feeling. So whoever wants to do it can! I was drinking two fifths a day for the last year and was going to die and I’m not ready to go yet. I told all this not for likes or recognition but in hopes to help people. I hope and pray this will give someone strength to say I’ve had enough and I’m done with drinking. I can promise the man that made this video is right, there’s nothing useful in alcohol that’s good for our bodies, it’s poison!
Eric, you went stone cold sober? No rehab or programs? Any tips? I am 41 and like you heavy drinker since high school. 6+ drinks everyday and I’ve tried stopping multiple times. I also found God this past year and it is helping. Promised myself since Christmas I was gonna kick the habit once and for all for the Lenten season. I made it about 10 days and cracked. On day 1 today. Also have tried AA but not for me. Any tips?
@@jimford2088 I went through that for a long time and it took a lot of things that embarrassed me more than anything ever had in my life. When that happened I just prayed and told myself that’s enough I’m done and I put it down. I wish I could give you more details but without sitting down face to face I can’t put the emotional breakdown into words, if that makes sense, to help you. All I can tell you is when you tell yourself that’s it, I’m done, that’s when you’ll quit!! Nobody but you and God can make you stop. But if I did it I know you can so don’t give up on yourself!! You also need support and I mean a wife or children or someone who understands and has some sobriety under their belt. God bless you man and I pray you find peace.
@@jimford2088 It takes a lot of will-power. For myself, for the periods I have stopped drinking (7 to 14 days) it was only when there was zero alcohol in the house, and I do not attend any parties where alcohol is served. If there is wine or liquor in the house, I can't resist it. It meant that every week when I go grocery shopping, stay away from the alcohol section. I also read a lot about what alcohol does to your liver. I am 62, you are only 41, but if you do heavy drinking for several years, it can do irreparable harm to your liver. Symptoms won't show up until your liver is already half-gone, from what I've read. The good news is that the liver is self-healing, if you stop drinking in time. So, don't allow any alcohol in your house, and when tempted, just think about how grateful your liver is that you are not forcing it to process all that alcohol, which is a toxic poison to your body.
@@randolphstevens6664 you’re right! The doctors, because I had a group of different doctors around me around the clock and they said they found a small amount of cirrhosis on my liver and I was around 38-43 years old and if I quit then I’d be fine and not long afterwards is when I did. So I have been working out since my dad got me started at 12 years old and I also drank primarily water. Now that is how my life’s been, I’ve either been working out and being productive and sober or I’d go the other direction until the last 5+ years now and I hope drinking water and eating healthy will also help my body clean itself out. Again to anyone who wants it, I believe in you and I will pray for you that you find your peace and happiness in life without alcohol, if that’s your goal. For me it’s just a much better life.
I'm a 50 yo man, fought throat cancer last year due to the HPV virus activating it's cancer side in me (probably started 5 years ago growing a tumor on my left tonsil). I have drank my entire adult life. In 30 years I've taken 1.5 years off drinking. After I went into remission, I started drinking again around last April, not a ton but gradually the daily drinking returned. I had two painful peptic ulcers that wouldn't heal. My gastro gave me a lifetime supply of PPIs to combat the acid, never asking me about serious alcohol consumption. He told me I could eat and drink what I wanted...sigh (what a criminal). I had thrown in the towel 2 weeks ago after Christmas day and said enough is enough. I spoke with a functional medicine doctor who told me about the Huberman Lab podcast on alcohol. That changed my life. In two weeks my sleep was restored, my stomach is almost completely healed, and work, sex life, swimming workouts, relationship with my wife etc have all improved dramatically. My mind was becoming foggy as hell before the abandonment of booze. I'm now climbing out of the fog, everyday is getting sharper. I feel unstoppable now. The second half of my life is going to be the best while I age. Great video as I'm being tempted to do one at 100 days as well. I'm like you, if a great glass of wine shows up at the right time I might have one but I really doubt it. Feeling great is so underrated.
Hello came here by chance. I am 40 and have stopped drinking on 8 August 2024. I can relate to a lot, not all, of what you said. I was impressed by the kindness of your friends not drinking with you at the beginning of your soberness path. Good job and best wishes.you sound like a good person
great video, I've been alcohol-free for 22 years. I like how you talked about how some people use it in social situations. This one took years of practice, it is challenging to be in a social situation without a drink in hand. People, at least back then, looked at me differently and I really didn't know how to talk to people without alcohol in me. But now I can confidently go to a social setting and know what I said to everyone the next day. I am living shame-free and that's a beautiful thing.
"If you're feeling insecure or quiet, good, deal with that shit" 💯💯💯 Since I've quit alcohol completely I've been able to deal with my emotions and understand them way better than I ever have. I had to learn to socialise without alcohol and it made me a better human than I was before. it made me a more confident person having to get over it and just talk to people in social situations without alcohol.
2 months for me! I agree with everything you said. I have, however, still found myself out for dinner a few times feeling like ordering a drink. I wrote down 10 reasons I don't want to be a drinker and I make myself think of those reasons if I'm tempted. The urge always passes. Moderation in theory is great, but it's hard to moderate a substance designed to remove your ability to moderate, haha
30 days sober. Love it. 4-6pm is my danger binge zone, especially if my wife is not home from work. In those situations I now go for a long light walk. If I can't walk I find videos like these to remind me of the benefits of declining alcohol.
Today is day 71 without alcohol. I'm 51 years old and drinking alcohol has been a part of my life since I was 15 years old. Here in germany drinking alcohol is very common. I was simply curious when I spontaneously decided to try to not drink for a while. Surprisingly I don't miss it! I don't struggle and so the next milestone is 100 days of sobriety. May it turns into one year no beer. It's an interesting journey. I'm curious where it's leading me to. Thanks for your video!
97 days sober here, its not easy but when i began to black out its when i knew i never had control i was just lying to myself all along. Now i clearly see what i need todo to fix my life. Keep going who ever is in the same boat and remember your doing it for yourself and no one else even if nobody else cares the only person that matters in this journey is you and im proud of you.
Great video! And congratulations! I’ve been alcohol-free for 3 1/2 years. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. Im so proud of myself and my health has improved massively on all levels! Almost as if alcohol was poisoning me…
I am 23 and have recently decided to go sober for at least 30 days. I started meditating and bringing mindfulness into my life and that allowed me to have so much joy while being sober and to see how negatively alcohol effected me spiritually, mentally, and physically.
I’m 50 and today started my third month of being sober. I wish I would have started at your age . Stay on your journey and know you may lose some people in your life over this, but it will be so worth it . Stay the course .
I appreciate the RUclips community of sobriety so much. It actually helped me get over that initial fear. I am at day 86 and as others had mentioned, I feel like it keeps getting better. I am 47 and drank al.ost every day since I was 18. I have had the, " I wish I had done this sooner" thoughts, but am grateful I made the change when I did. The challenge now is managing my friends as I see how most of them were just drinking buddies. I seem to make them uncomfortable with my sobriety and I wonder where it will go from here. But my social, emotional, spiritual and physical health are in the forefront and I will likely not drink at least for a long time..maybe when I'm 80 I'll start again.
Today is day 2 for me - Last night I decided I didn't want to drink even though I was at a social engagement with other people who were drinking. I feel like overcoming those events is the hard part of not drinking. In 2022 I went 4 months without alcohol and I felt great. Then the holidays came and I slipped up. Time to get back on the healthy/feeling good train. (At least until my summer camping trip)
Thanks for sharing! I’m about five weeks in and really starting to see the benefits. First Christmas and New Years without alcohol in thirty years. Realized I missed nothing. More attention towards my wife and kids. No more brain fog. Motivation to get things done is easy now and very rewarding. People ask me why I don’t drink, I ask them, why do you drink? They honestly have no good answers, just like smokers. I have friends quitting now too. My older son has zero interest in alcohol. At some point you need to realize the party is over and you need to grow up. I chose to quit because of the guilt and shame, for neglecting my children and avoiding life’s challenges.
I quit drinking months ago after watching Andrew hubermans podcasts on alcohol too!!!!! I am so thankful for Andrew, for bringing this much awareness to us. Seeing how shitty alcohol is to our organism and brain made it so much easier to put it down! I am excited to live my life better now
I quit drinking April 26, 2020. I will hit 1000 days in a couple weeks (Jan 23). My advice. Get a little notebook and a sharpie and keep it on your nightstand. Put a number 1 on it if you didn’t drink that day. Pat yourself on the back. Flip the page. The next day put a 2.
I'm 10 minutes in and this is honestly the best video I've ever seen on this subject because it's so relatable. Quit two weeks ago after I realized I put on a lot of weight and have been sleeping and feeling so much better. A lot less angry as well, thanks to better sleep and zero hangovers. Will make this a journey and keep it up. Thanks for posting, fantastic content!
Ha aha, listening to your story is like listen to myself 7 years ago ! I stopped drinking when my wife got pregnant to support the no drinking through pregnancy, oh my god I loved it , it was literally like turning into superman , when my beautiful daughter was born I couldn’t imagine getting drunk and missing out on a single day ! I gained more as a person being successful around every single thing that I put my mind too , I gained more in 3 years than the last 15 ! Alcohol really is the worst drug out there . The BEST bit of it all is that all your fake friends stop getting in touch with you because all they were was drinking buddies that don’t actually care about you ! I now spend time with only a handful of friends that are amazing ! Quit alcohol, become Superman …. It’s as simple as that
I can relate to the fake friends part. It's happened with me with multiple 'friend' groups. They notice you changed and that you no longer validate their lifestyle so they no longer reach out. Let them continue that lifestyle. You can try to tell them how destructive it is for them, but chances are they probably won't listen. As for you, move onto greener pastures.
Sir, I have NO idea who you are but you are made for RUclips!!!!! I LOVED your video!!!!!! As a former alcoholic who completely changed her life around after getting sober (9/19/2018) I can vouch for every last thing you said on this video from both ends of the coin. I personally am fully abstinent from drinking alcohol because of my unhealthy, codependent relationship with alcohol but I absolutely encourage those who can to have a healthy relationship with alcohol to dial back and create one IF they can! Your approach was a phenomenal way to test those waters. Keep your insight coming!!!! Love the scientific, Dr. Huberman backed references! New sub!!!!!!!!!
This is hitting hard man and I think I'm coming to terms that I'm an alcoholic. I'm 32 and have been consistently drinking since 22. I've had maybe two days in the last 3 years that I didn't put at least a pint of bourbon down. I've been working out religiously for 2 years an hour everyday after work. I swear like crazy, drink a bottle of water eat a snack and do my chores but every single night by 7 I'm cracking a new pint open. Its become a problem for sure even with my eating right and breaking an hour long sweat each day because the thought of me forgetting to stop and buy a pint after work or rushing to beat the closing time has me in shambles. I hate this feeling of relief when I walk out of the abc store with a bottle.
It’s the self awareness for me!!!!!! It took me about 20 years to even come to this realization so you’re in a great place to do something about it… Don’t let your life pass you by… It’s never too late to become your best self, whatever that looks like to YOU! Take this as a sign. I don’t know you and you don’t know me but I am rooting for you soooo much! If I can do it, ANYONE can!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Listen we all know when we are making bad choices, the mirror doesn’t lie. I found that you need minimum of two things to stay clean and make better choices. You have to change to decision making process. It’s not just the alcohol or drugs. It’s the habit of making bad life choices. That pattern has to change. You must have a “why” in your life strong enough to give you the strength to persevere and you can’t do it alone. There will come a time when you will have had enough and then ask our creator, God of the Universe to return to you, strengthen you, and,lead the way. It will be hard, but you won’t be alone my friend. It’s a life struggle. This is why it’s so important to give it all to our creator. The holly spirit will take control, just ask. I did, and once I said I can’t do it alone, God please help me, I broke down emotionally and sobbed as if I was letting it all out. From that point, I haven’t looked back and I’m working on my relationship with my creator daily.
@@truthmarshal6627 Truly a beautiful testimony. My journey is very similar to the OP. I literally feel controlled by alcohol. It also affects my relationship with God...because i get feelings of guilt. So i often feel whats the point of praying when I'm a borderline alcoholic....but i have never actually asked God to hold my hand in this journey. It's been 4 days since i had my last drink...during this time i plan to read my bible more and feel more connected to God and to ask him to hold my hand and also help me to strengthen my willpower. I want to stop so badly😪...pls keep me in your prayers🙏
@@truthmarshal6627 a month later my phone decides to let me know about this reply. Thank you sir! I am trying. I woke up Saturday afternoon, Jan 28th and realized that I had drank all but maybe 3 shots of a fifth of Evan Williams. It was getting to that point for me on the weekends. I told my wife I was done with it and since then I haven't had a drop. It's honestly mind blowing how easy it's been so far... The following weekend I was a bit stir crazy but as of now I have zero desire for it even when the involuntary thoughts come up. I'm disgusted with myself that I let it get this far but the fact that I'm having no trouble mentally and physically is a huge win in my book coming from a family of habitual addicts. Thank you everyone for the kind words!!!
I went 7 days without drinking and on the seventh day I felt great and didn’t know why and then I realized I hadn’t drank at all. I typically drink maybe twice a week so yeah not a bad idea if you want to be rested and healthy feel good look good etc alcohol is poison to our bodies. You don’t have to tell yourself that you’re never drinking again but just keep doing what you’re doing to feel good and be healthy.
Nobody deserves anxiety. The hangover anxiety was so brutal to do to myself looking back to my drinking days. Please guys it’s worth it. Get help if you need it. You deserve your best YOU and so does your friends and loved ones.
Dealt with a bad case of “Hangxiety” a few days ago. I can count on one hand how many times I drink in a year and yet, when I do it’s hard to moderate. I get shaky and heart palpitations and feel a lot of shame & anxiety following an outing of social drinking with friends even when I didn’t say or do anything to warrant such harsh self-criticism and shame. I think it’s shame from my past when I did lose control from drinking. Anyways, takes an entire day the next day to recover (I’m 30). Every time I just tell myself it’s not worth it but then I deal with feelings of social anxiety and FOMO.
@@SK_30241 thanks for sharing. Give your self credit for limiting your drinking substantially, that’s amazing. The relapse of guilt from past mistakes is something I’ve never even have fathomed but was my main reason for stopping. Thankfully it was strong enough to keep my away now for a over and year and rolling. Social anxiety was part of my reason for drinking but now that I’m sober and healthier (food,gym) I feel more like my self and that gives me so much more confidence that’s genuine but maybe not reckless. I’ve now turned 31 today and can confirm I have the energy and motivation of my 22 year old self with a big splash of wisdom. You can do this and if you need any support you can reach me on here! ♥️
Being 14 months sober myself, I strongly relate to everything you expressed so well. Sobriety brings better health, mental clarity, and more and better functional hours in the day. It also boosts your finances and just simplifies things. I also referred to alcohol as a crutch until I hit on the term "mute button," which is really how I was using it. It will certainly take you offline, but as you so rightly noted, it's a big net win to deal with your problems with the added power (great word) that comes with being fully present in your own life - and in the lives of others. Two notes of caution. First, if you're physically addicted, as I was, alcohol withdrawal is a big deal, medically speaking (hallucinations, seizures, even death are possible). It's advisable to get professional help, which may very well include detoxing in a clinical setting. It's worth it. Second caution: The idea of drinking sporadically or in moderation is a big trap for alcoholics. One of the most critical things about the journey (in my experience) is being able to bypass the superficial logic and appeal of that idea by remembering the deeper truth of the risks of resuming, which for alcoholics are more like ugly inevitabilities. Thank you for sharing such an honest and important message. I've subbed.
Thanks for the poignant post Doug. You’re right about avoiding cold Turkey for those who are alcoholics as well. I appreciate you and hope to provide more value.
I appreciate your honesty and truth! I drank heavily all my life and have been abstaining from alcohol from time to time for the last few years. Alcohol does hold you back, cause constant procrastination, and prevents you from dreaming with real life issues. Additionally, it was wearing on my pockets. Now, I do not drink during the week or because it is the weekend. I am not even sure when I will feel the need to drink again. I do know that I am glad I stopped and I feel great.
Great video! I love seeing individuals such as yourself share your story! It helps me on my journey! I’m currently 11 days sober! I have no desire on going back to drinking!
Day 10 for me and already looking forward to reaching day 100! In just 7 days, I began to experience the mental clarity and insight that you mention and it's truly a wake up call. I don't want to lean on the artifical creativity and false sense of identity that alcohol provides ever again. Subscribed and looking forward to your journey!
I drank alot I was worried for my health my liver. I had just lost 100 lbs and thought I needed a break from alcohol to heal my body and get in shape and decided to stop for 3 years. That was 6 years ago I quit and am not going back I'm much much richer and healthier I'm down now 125 lbs to 175 lbs from 300+ in the best shape of my adult life. Alcohol was killing me. I'm 63
Fantastic video sir. I legitimately felt like we were just sitting there talking. To all you caring and supportive people in the comments, it was so awesome to see all of the camaraderie.
I'm on day 12. Haven't done more than 3 months sober for a long time. Usually once a year I get a few long breaks in. Longest I ever went was a year. I always see lots of benefits from quitting. Definitely want to go as long as possible this time. Tired of the cycle of going nowhere. Not gonna say forever but I'd like to get to where I just don't care about it or miss it anymore.
I struggle soooooooo much with alcohol, but I don't have insurance for rehab and AA was not for me. Love your message on this topic, please keep me in your prayers if it is not too much to ask.
Hey I’m 34 an have been drinking since I was 14 I’ve just done my 3rd detox attempt at home using libruim which I did pay for. I’m 4 weeks sober, I am from the uk but I don’t know if you have access to a drug called campral/acamprosate that’s what my doctor prescribed after I had got over withdrawals, it takes cravings away and is power in a pill.
@@brettcordes3602 From my own experience Brett, there are two main reasons why people say, "AA was not for me". They walk into a meeting, or attend a few meetings, and expect to be taught how "not to drink". When they discover that there's intense self appraisal required, they're not interested in doing the work. The second reason, is the mention of God. They are more offended by the mention of a "higher power", than they are of being perpetually sick in a physical sense, their family life in perpetual dysfunction, loss of job and income, legal problems, including no license, monetary fines, and even incarceration. The absence of trust, or integrity from extended family, and friends, if they have any, and the list of negative consequences goes on , and on! If it wasn't a life and death situation, it would be totally laughable! Their lives are an intense dumpster fire, but "Don't ask me to go to those god damn AA meetings"! The LOGIC OF PRACTICING ALCOHOLICS! 💀
Great video Dan. You’re absolutely right about the effects of alcohol and what it does long term to the body and mind. It’s crazy how we go about our days without realizing how detrimental it can be. I’m glad I toned down on the drinking myself. Just had a baby recently and just want to improve myself all around now. This year will be dedicated to bettering myself financially, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Keep up with the videos Dan this was pure quality. Looking forward to your next one.
I’m 32 years old and I’ve been drinking since I was 15 that’s almost half my life I’ve been a drunk! Well I tell you this Ive been clean for 3 weeks I knew I was fed up from alcohol it’s not fun matter of fact it never was fun to me I found purpose In my life and I am willing to stay sober not only to reap a better lifestyle but also to help those who are struggling in their addiction
I like this type of AA meetings on RUclips…I been sober 2 weeks 4 days and I already feel different. I hope to continue this path and the best thing to do is to replace that bad habit with physical activities. It’s working!!
My friend and I agreed to have a dry January with no alcohol. She plans to drink in February but after watching this video, I want to keep going. So far, I’m not craving alcohol at all. I actually have a 1.7 L of vodka in my kitchen that doesn’t trigger me at all. I consumed a huge amount of alcohol between 2020 and early 2022 before it tapered off as I gotten more responsibilities at work. It was so much because I had gotten depress about my life and had major financial issues with no job. I gotten a job in late 2021 but I had already formed the habit of drinking everyday. It tool a fulfilling career job and health related tragedies in my personal life that made me wake up to take getting it under control more seriously. I first started by going 1 day without drinking; then 1 week without drinking; 2 weeks; an ultimately a month without drinking in 2022. It did cause me to stop completely but I did drink a lot less and I felt accomplished and empowered after discovering that I can control my drinking. This brings me to Jan 2023. I want to get back to having a drink (or two socially) and or only drink on occasions if I absolutely want to drink. Drinking alone, surprisingly, is when I drink the most. I guess because the social pressure of people watching how many glasses I’m having isn’t there. I’m hopeful that I can achieve this goal.
I used to drink similarly to this fellow. I don’t regret it. It was fun while it lasted. My reasons for “quitting” are unique in that I stopped for negative reasons. After retiring from the special ops after 25 years I have found myself perennially unemployed. I tell myself that “someone who drinks and doesn’t have a job is a bum!” So that negative reinforcement has been my primary motive. In a sense I sometimes feel like I don’t “deserve” to drink. Sometimes I tell myself “I’ll have a beer tomorrow “ but then I look at all the shit I have to get done and find out there just isn’t time for it-or money for that matter. As a result of this happy accident (irony intended!) I have more energy and don’t feel as much like shit in the morning. So that’s a positive thing. Now I wonder how I used to do it. On top of that on the very rare occasions that I drank (the last of which was July 2019) I noticed that my lower back hurt the next day (read my kidneys!). So maybe I’ve saved myself from a serious medical problem? I may have a drink again though if Biden, Fauci and/or Pelosi go to jail!
My story was very similar to yours, nearly 4.5 years no alcohol now. In the first year I saw the most change, my income more than doubled, all my relationships were improved, I stopped arguing with my partner, i enjoyed life and being me more than ever. I'm now the happiest I've ver been on my life. Alcohol is pure poison. I do not miss it at all.
Another awesome and informative video, Dan! Thanks! I can 100% relate. I drank only 2-3 beers per week, but since I stopped with that habit, I feel way much better! It also has a great impact on the quality of my thoughts. Keep rocking it, Dan!
Good for you! Good video. I'm Three months in ....have lost 25 pounds and my heart isn't racing anymore. I feel more in touch with myself also. I wasn't drinking hard or anything. Just a few beers. But it was this cycle and I needed to stop for awhile. I hardly think about it anymore and I'm feeling better all around. I don't plan on ever going back to that life. Be well!!
I can relate so much to this video. I've done Sober October a few times in the past several years, but never much more than that. I'm going to try for 3 months stating today. Another thing to note, which I don't think you mentioned, is the amount of money that adds up with alcohol consumption. It can easily add up to several thousands of dollars in a whole year. I track my spending through Mint, and seeing my yearly expenses on alcohol makes me wish I had used that money elsewhere, or saved, or invested it. Thanks for this video Dan.
I've a friend who spends between 15 and 20 thousand euros per year, between being at the pub and then the drinking he does at home, its absolutely insane anyone can do that and not regret it deeply
Day 8 for me! I was a fifth a day drinker and wow the difference is already night and day. I follow you on Twitter and I’ve been loving your posts there. Was happy to see you on my YT recommendations. Amazing content man! thank you
Two weeks yesterday for me and yesterday quit smoke. Changed my diet the last two weeks. 7 pounds fell off by not loading myself with empty detrimental calories.
The hardest thing about quitting alcohol is dealing with people that drink be offended by you talking about how much better your life is. Some of them get really angry and upset like you're attacking them. It's their problem that they need to deal with.
If you bragged about it along with a "holier than thou" attitude that had some judgemental connotations hiding behind your verbal sentence lines, then no wonder....
@@thrillingalteration6281 my point proven. People that drink seem to think someone that doesn't drink, talking about their experience is "bragging", and that because they don't drink they have a "holier than thou" attitude. They do a lot of reading between the lines to infer things that aren't actually there, and then take offense to those things instead of taking statements on face value. They assume they're being judged by non-drinkers.
Thank you for this, Dan! I’ve felt like crap lately-I know it’s mainly due to alcohol. I gave it up on 12/30. It’s funny that night I watched a Danish film called “Another Round” about teachers experimenting the effects of drinking alcohol to be more enthusiastic in class, and the results were “sobering.” I highly recommend this film.
3 Months no alcohol for me, completely agree with all your points, the biggest pro I have found like you say is my sleep(10x better sleep than when drinking). If you can go alcohol free and also make sure the gut microbiome is back in tact like using a supplement or fermented foods it's a life changer!
Day 10 no alcohol. Did it as a New Year’s resolution. Last year I did it for 30 days and then I said I would drink a little. Well I snowballed gained back most of my weight. This year I’m doing 2 months but I have this feeling in my gut I’m going to go a lot longer this time to surpass my goals.
That's what I'm doing too but this time I'm quitting once in for all. You can do it 💪 👍🏻 I've felt so much better in 11 days than I did in my last 10 yrs . Mine over matter
Great video Dan. My personal opinion is that, Its best to let it go completely especially if you have a problem with drinking. It’s really addicting and from my experience the moment you go back you fall back into the trap
I regularly take 30-60 day breaks from drinking but everytime I return to it, the good habbits I've developed get trashed so it's like digging yourself out of the same hole over and over. Thus time I'm quiting for good and seeing how much I can change my life.
💯!! I stopped Alcohol 4 months ago. Found out my triglycerides were high. After 3 months, they were down 200 points. ALSO! Went throughout sleep studies last year because I was not sleeping well at all. They found nothing!! For years I was sleeping badly. Since I’ve abstained from alcohol, IVE BEEN SLEEPING DEEPLY EVERY NIGHT!! Stop drinking. Now!! Even if it’s all around you, dig deep. JUST STOP
60 days sober, this is speaking to me. Much healthier and happier than I’ve been in many years. When I decide to drink again, I want to approach it differently or just straight up be done with it all. Aiming for 100 days right now. I’ll decide down the road what I want for myself, but it’s been great taking a long break.
Today is the day I decided to stop drinking, and I came across this video. Thank you for sharing this message because I needed this confirmation that I’m on the right track.
Great video! I enjoyed hearing what changes you’ve felt in 100 days. I’m 30 and, like you, I realized that I had rarely gone more than a week or two without drinking. I’m doing dry January and 26 days in I can feel a difference. I never had an issue with my sleep but now I feel more refreshed in the morning and I am definitely more focused at work. I’ve also lost a few pounds by excluding alcohol and the bad food decisions that come along with it lol. Not sure if I’ll stay sober after January but I will definitely do dry January again next year.
As of January 1st 2023 I officially stopped drinking. I want to do it for a full year and I started journaling as well. I have a couple of goals in mind that I would like to achieve like being a real estate broker in Florida and being able to be sober for one year. Thanks for the video.
Closing in on my one year! One of the best decisions ive ever made after 15 years of on again off again binge drinking and after work beers. Youre articulation of the atrophy of the ability to deal with our emotions and feelings is 100% on point. I've felt improvements in this department throughout the whole year. Just about 3 weeks from the 1 year mark.
I use to black out EVERY time I drank and sometimes that was Friday night to Sunday!! Definitely cutting alcohol out of my life 9.5 years ago has been an amazing experience, I definitely am happy with my choice to cut it for good.
Dan you are a very rare person, you are incredibly intelligent and educated, usually bright people can rationalize drinking issues and not be honest about their situation. Few of us are given the gift of accurate self appraisal.
Dan, I’m relating to many of the points you make in this video and am on a similar journey (binge drinking in my 20s and 30s, slowing down in my 40s). For the most part, I’ve taken only brief breaks from drinking and am doing this Dry January challenge. I hope to extend it beyond the 31 days and maybe go to a 100. That said Dan, I also kind of resonated with your penchant for a nice crafted cocktail. I got into single malt Scotch whisky couple years ago and have been enjoying the various different styles. I really enjoy having a dram or two on a Saturday and Sunday. The dilemma I’m having is: I like the taste, smell and experience of the scotch and I don’t want to give it up forever.
Such a permissive culture I grew up in! For me, alcohol is poison and at 84, I know about good health, exercise, sleep, meditation and glad for my old fashioned 12 Step program, ending in 50 years without any substances, including meds. You're a good guy!
HI DAN THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND I HOPE YOU ARE STILL SOBER!!!!🙏🏽❤️ DAN I HAVE BEEN SOBER FOR 4 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS AS OF OCTOBER 6-2024 AND I HAVE NOT LOOKED BACK!!! THANK AGAIN FOR SHARING HAVE A GREAT SOBER LIFE!!!🙏🏽❤️
Love this! Thank you for sharing this in-depth review about your experience. I am 28 and this really resonated so much to me and I really do believe in moderation and redefining what moderation with drinking looks like is something I am trying to learn as I take a few months off from drinking
I don’t know why I found your video but I thought maybe other people could use some encouragement. It’s not always easy when you first start. I nearly lost my life to been drinking. I lost my uncle to alcohol poisoning. It’s another reason why I keep fighting I’m five years sober and anyone on that journey of trying to be sober you can do it even if you fall off the horse just get back on and keep trying you got this also congratulations this video was really awesome and very informative helpful to many people
I needed to hear this; I started slowly burning bridges with friends for the past 3 years and completely cut off bar hopping. This is not the answer; I created a bad habit of binge drinking by myself, living reclusively, and my anxiety and depression skyrocket! Praying to find that silver lining, and dig myself out of this rut.
Thank you so much for your open honesty!! I have started to track my alcohol intake this month (with an app, there are many so not advertising any particular one) and TBH it is scary!! By 20th Jan I have managed 2 days without alcohol. I have a pretty senior job in my company, lots of stress and responsibility BUT we forget our primary responsibility to ourselves. Keep it up and I will try also :)
Fantastic! 1 minute at a time, 1 hour at a time, 1 day at a time. Next thing I know I went through the whole summer without alcohol, the holidays without alcohol, I'm happy. My family is happy. I think about it, but I don't crave it. Don't , won't act on it. Good luck, hang in there.
I remember seeing Dan and Twitter a long time ago and it just goes to show how perceptions can be skewered on SM. What a nice guy! Well balanced, no judgement and prepared to help others by simply chronicling his own story and sharing the results. The lack of cite signalling was sobering (😂). Great vid Dan (and great name).
I watched this video a year thinking of quiting but got ovet it right away, today I really understood the content. I slowed downed 4 days ago so I feel like I can take the challenge to quit...its incredible when you said that you dont quite feel the same way when you are drinking and when you are sober because thats how I feel right now, so simple but yet diffcult to handle in those two different state of minds.
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Ima start my 100 days alcohol free
LMFAO 😂😂😂😂😂
I remember few years back after my wife died, I was left alone with 3 kids. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got addicted to alcohol. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment changed my life for better. I can proudly say i'm totally clean for 6 years and still counting. Always look to nature for solution to tough problems, Shrooms are phenomenal.
I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏
YES sure of mycologist Pedroshrooms. Mushrooms literally got me off my feet and turned my whole life around. I am currently a housing manager for a recovery program. I wouldn't have been able to do that shit without psilocybin.
Where do I reach this dude? If possible can I find him on Google
Yes he's Pedroshrooms. I know few friends who no longer suffer ptsd and anxiety with the help of shrooms. Never had to take shrooms after then.
22 years of no alcohol. Last drink was Dec. 31, 2000. The only New Year's resolution I ever made and kept.
Haha what happened that new years eve?
@@MMAoracle - Actually wasn't any different than any other New Years. I just felt like I had my share of drink and gave it up. 22 years, not even a sip of beer.
Congratulations!
Congrats! It’ll be a year for me next month
@@johnnymfbravo7163 Chad Bravo 😮
Every terrible decision I’ve ever made, every fight I’ve ever gotten into, every reckless behavior I’ve ever engaged in had one common denominator: ALCOHOL.
Absolutely..same with me...
Me too…
Same bro. All relationships Ive lost, everything bad that has happened in my life.... alcohol.
True story
@@Munkruskel then quit alcohol wats the problem ?
Been a bad alcoholic for 45 years.Quit 3 days ago.Its poison to any life.All my friends died but The last man standing still has hope.
Hang in there..😊
Are you still sober?
Good shit I’ll be 45 at the end of the month
I quit for 3days too
but got off tonight 11/08/24 and got a double shot 🤦🏾♂️ Damn
But I won’t STOP trying
All my grandfathers friends and he went out the same way we all die brother it’ll happen before you know it
If you are doing cold turkey please be careful!
I'm so excited to start this journey. As a bartender who's been in the industry for around 6 years now, i've been drinking pretty much every day for the entirety of these years (4-5 beers a day + shots 3-4 days a week). I've even picked up smoking here and there again because of this bad habit. The pressure to drink because of my environment is very strong too. Its not fun anymore, it makes me sick now. I sleep wayy longer than i ever have. When i look in the mirror while i'm drunk, I feel so ugly. I know I'm an alcoholic, and its getting scary because my nerves are suffering. If I go most of the day without drinking, my hands start shaking. I don't even crave drinking anymore, it's a completely thoughtless act at this point. Just a part of every day life for me, and I need to stop. I want to be in the best health I can be, as a 29 year old woman.
Today is day 1.
Hopefully my alcoholic friends will also stop trying to hang out with me because i'm going sober.
If I quit weed and drugs years ago, I can quit alcohol too.
Sparkling water is going to be getting a lot of my money now :)
Wish me luck guys!
Keep going! 🙏🏻 Losing those friends will be the best thing for you. Find new ones or a Dog, 🐶anything that makes you smile ❤
Hey hun, I'm on day 4 and I'm on your side. I grew up in the US, and stayed away from alcohol because my dad struggled with alcohol abuse. Then I took a 6 month trip to Europe and wound up living the last 22 years in Ireland, where the drinking culture is constantly being celebrated. Having a few jars (pints) after work while working in the hospitality business is normal here. But, like yourself, it became a habit. I'm more confident now than ever that I will not drink alcohol again because I finally see it for what it is: well-marketed poison. I realised that I really enjoy the pub, talking to folks, watching live music, but I drink non-alcholic beer now. The taste is almost the same, but I don't have any desire to pollute myself with the alcohol version. Interestingly, many of my mates are pushing alcohol on me, so my response to them is: "I'm just taking a break." I know this is my forever break, and my friends will figure that out eventually, but I am not making a big show of announcing my decision. It's just my time to end this relationship. Alcohol is like a bad ex-boyfriend, and this time, I am not going back. Good luck. Stay strong. All the best now and in your alcohol-free future. You can do this! We both can! Love from Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤️
I agree with you my dear. I've gone thu it too . I don't crave a pint no longer I enjoy a coke or two on a Friday night and don't have to worry about the police going home .I'm sure in a few weeks your feeling fitter and fresher
@Yukita After 11 days - how's it going?
You can do it !
Start juicing - it’s delicious and healthy
I'm 53 days sober! Feels good to remind myself. Videos like this are nice validation.
51 days for me.
Keep going! There are a lot of stages and my anxiety went out of control but life is better. So much better. When you drink you’re in shackles. You are not free. You take your power back every time you don’t drink. So many wonderful things happened when I quit. I’m going onto 5 years and started with a 21 day challenge. You can do it.!!!!
Sober now since July 4th 1976. No alcohol/ drugs. I am 69 yrs old and intend to live sober the rest of my life. I was a hard core drinker / user. I had to stop, slowing down was not an option. I had tried multiple times to stop nothing worked until I found something in my life more important to me than being "loaded ". For me it was God, for you it may be your kids or something else. I am grateful 🙏to be clean and sober. Best wishes ❤.
Madddd respect!!!!
Did you have any health issues that cleared up once you stopped?
Picked a good date to do so. Bicentennial :)
Very hard to go clean and sober; especially when you're not only drinking everyday but also drugs and bad diet !
Amen all glory to the most high God
3days Sobber. Like my comment so that every like will encourage me to be sober watching from Nairobi Kenya 🇰🇪 East Africa
Update 2weeks Sober
4/November it's been weeks without a drink I have lost friends who were drinking buddies. Feeling better as days go by
Hi Lisa, 3 weeks sober from India,
L.I.B 🇱🇷
I am almost 5 years sober. Watch everything you can of being sober and listen to successful people who don’t drink as they’re too busy doing well. !!
Keep going Lisa, im from 🇰🇪 residing in 🇺🇸
Keep going Lisa. Im gonna see how long i can go. I been a heavy drinker since my 20's. Im 38 yrs old and 22 days sober. 🇺🇸
I can’t stress enough now alcohol is the worst drug in the world. The affects is causes not only physically it destroys everything around you. I’ve been to jail, fights, breakups. All due to alcohol. Never stop quitting trying to quit is the best advice I’ve heard. It’s not easy but never stop quitting.
I agree. Worst drug in my opinion.
I’m on day 1519 without alcohol. Drank like crazy in High School and College. Always had a drink after work when I got out of school. Now 62 and feel a whole lot better than when I was 42.
That sucks... especially for you. Cheers!
Cheers!! Good Job.
@@rukus9585DUMB
That's awesome!!! Congrats on so many days being sober! 💖
5 years or so is a great start!
I did a series of challenges, 30 60 90 days but I pretty much knew by 60 days I would be doing a year, nearly 15 months sober later I can honestly say stopping alcohol is the best thing I have ever done, I cant imagine I will ever drink again, I've gained so much knowledge regarding the effects of alcohol, I now see it for what it really is and not the lie that is sold to us, I have absolutely no desire to drink....love it
did a 30 day about 2-3 months ago and wasn't that hard, but sure felt pressure from social gatherings with friends. currently trying to do a 90 day no alcohol + 90 day no porn + 90 day no marijuana + 30 day no caffeine. Caffeine seems to be the hardest at this point (8 days in)
@@aaronbeaver3647 sounds like you're really focused on freeing yourself up , I found once I got the alchole out my thinking and clarity progressed multiple levels allowing for other success, have you tried naked mind alcohol experiment? It's free and amazing.
@@hungariancottageadventure77 That’s exactly what i’m looking to do. Be free and clear -- But, No I haven’t. What exactly is it
@@aaronbeaver3647 check it out online, Annie Grace The alcohol experiment..its a game changer!
@Aaron Beaver good point on the porn thing, I would have got the same feeling of guilt/disgust after watching it as I did after an alcohol binge. Still on coffee though lol
I'm a veteran, alcohol and cigarettes addiction actually destroyed my life. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏🏻
YES very sure of mycologist benmycologys. This treatment worked for me. Helped me got rid of my life long depression and BPD.
Thanks for sharing your story. That's rough I sympathize. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health. I will pray for you all.
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
103 days no alcohol for me… I used it to escape my anxiety disorder until i drank to much one night and the next day had the worst panic attack of my life. That was the last time I touched alcohol. Best decision I have ever made.
Wow, this is exactly what happened to me. The recent anxiety attacks where the worst and most frightening experiences ever (have had several in a short time). Am now eight days clean from alcohol and over a month without tobacco.
@@TroyGrey Keep on going Troy! One day at a time!.Remember: "One drink is too many a thousand not enough,” (old adage)!
Happened to me on a trip to Gatlinburg in October 2022. Woke up at 3am and had like 5 panic attacks. Didn't drink for 50 days after that and have only drank 3x since then!
Imagine that feeling every day for years. It’s scary.
I’ve been drinking daily for that exact reason. To calm my anxiety. I feel like shit tho so I’m 1 day sober and praying for the best 🤞🏾
Thank you so much. Day 3 sober. I've done this before over 1 month periods. I'm trying to do this until August this time. Wish me luck guys 🙂
Please give us an update
@@julioolivares7848 Day 10 today 😁 thanks for checking in :)
I can't tell you how much better I'm doing - I'm sleeping so so well! I'm losing weight pretty quickly! I'm really motivated to continue. I've replaced my favourite drinks with other drinks alco-free that I love - cocoa & milk, soda and syrup mint etc
Rehabs for quiters ,stick to your guns ,I quit 2oyrs ago , I found just do some things U normally wouldn't ,just break the rut of drinking with new experiences good luck
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I was fully 9mths sober. My mind at 30 days sober was amazing. At 3mths it was better than day 30. At 9mths it was better than at 3mths. It just kept improving and improving. One aspect I loved is I could file multiple things in my mind and come back to them at will. I could store them and then return to them as I chose. Contrast this to being anxious and having to control myself to focus on the one thing, and go back to the most important task as multiple things piled up in my job. Until you experience the level of clarity, the difference between a day or two sober and 9mts sober, you cannot understand. The difference is like night and day in terms of how I could use my mind. That's something that at 24 I had no idea about but at 42+ is gold!
I couldn’t have said it better myself. I’m feeling this comment 100%
Smart post i'm at day 6. Everyday I wake up its like waking up in a new body. Guess I'll Persevere.
It’s liberating when you get the clarity from a year or more sober
@@mr.elastomeric1787 I'm day 8! You’ve got this!!! 2023 better be ready
@@demarcusds95 I'll have to get there. 9mths was amazing. I thought about it a bit and I think the ability to compartmentalize ideas, and file things, and go back to them at will like I described is due to an improved memory. I'll be looking forward to re-experiencing this and interested to see if there's further improvement to be had beyond 9mths.
To others: it is another level of natural mental ability that can be revisited by staying sober.
It feels like people are really starting to wake up. I am making this comitment to stay sobre not only for myself, but for my kids. I don't want my kids growing up thinking it's totally normal to have a drink or two everyday. Yet our social circles say otherwise. I'm here to break the generational curse. Great video.
Good for you Kara. Sober is much better. I believe in you.
@@Jsteelies thank you!
Go Kara! 💪🏾 kids def copy our every move positive or negative ❤
@@sevysev - so true! Still going strong over here.
Good Job!!!
I’m 23 y/o and I’m on day 83! I honestly never want to drink ever again. It made my relationships with people and myself very difficult. I didn’t like who I was becoming and fell down a pretty dark path. Luckily I was fortunate enough to go to rehab and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made. If you decide to get sober, keep going!! 100% will change your life for the better. I know I still have a ton to learn, but I crave learning now that my head is more clear.
I wish I would have stopped at 23
@@tuckerj456 same here!! I wish I would have had that clarity to stop and to look for help.
well done!!!! keep it up you already changed your entire life for the better ! congratulations !!
Keep going bro 💪🏽
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I am one year and three months sober. Not even a sip. Best decision I have ever made. I cannot emphasize on how much better you feel having a clear head
Nice. I've been sober for almost 6 months and also feeling and looking great. What was your time period to feel 100%?
Great video. I’ll be 47 at the end of this month. Been drinking since high school. I pretty much lived a dive bar lifestyle in all of my 30’s and most of my 40’s. Drinking whiskey 7 days a week until blackout. Smoking cigarettes. At the same time eating healthy and working out. In my 20’s until late 30’s working out was ok. After that, the alcohol was affecting my fitness. The end of April 2022 I woke up one morning and my body told me I was done with alcohol. I haven’t had a drop since and I couldn’t be happier. I have zero cravings or desires and I don’t even think about it. My fitness is at a crazy level now and my diet is ultra locked on.
Right on Ricardo. Great job listening to you body.
@@danfounder Thank you sir. You can lie to yourself, but your body won’t lie to you….
@@ricardodiaz6187 I told one of my coworkers that I stopped drinking more than a year ago. He asked me if it was hard (he feels he drinks too much.) I told him I made a promise to myself. I didn't quit drinking for someone else. I did it for me and I'm keeping my promise.
@@rickcole349 awesome!
Great job, great decision! My story, too. Same age, same habits, including diet, workouts, consuming alcohol, free of smoking 7 years now. Keep going, we are not alone!
Great episode Dan. I’ve been sober for 5 years and loving it. Yes, i still crave a drink but the consequences aren’t worth it. Life isn’t perfect but at least i can deal with life with clarity and maturity. To put things in perspective: i used my drinking money and invested in the market. I did well and bought my first home out here in California. Blessings are there you gotta give yourself a chance. Thanks again Dan.
Sorry but i like to share with you that if you want to be free of craving read one of Allen Carr's /Quit Drinking Without Willpower: Be a Happy Non-Drinker/Stop Drinking the easy way.......
Great vid ! Bro I’m on my 7th day sober , and my millionth time attempting to remain there. Longest I’ve been is 3 months. The way I feel now I’ll never go back ! I’ve overcame opioid addiction in my 20’s after 4 1/2 years of abuse. Cold Turkey. Worst feeling ever but I did it! I’m about to be 40 with a 9 year old and 14 year old. It’s time bro ! Salute !
You got this bro!
God shit bro
Let’s get it!
Keep it up..awesome bro
You got this!! Keep leaning on the online sober community and binging videos about why it is horrible and how life is better without it! 👏🏼 I’m on day 42!
KEEP FIGHTING! One day at a time! YOU GOT THIS🦾🦾
I stopped for 4 years then I thought I could moderate, which I tried for 2 years. But comparing both states I came to the conclusion that living an alcohol free life was best for me. It took me about 6 months trying to get back on an alcohol free path as the pull for alcohol was strong. Now I am on 10 days without booze. Early days but my mindset is now clearly focused on staying dry
I have been off alcohol for 8 days now. Improved sleep is the first thing I noticed.
I started waking up fully rested after 7-8 hours of sleep after 5 days sober.
I look forward to clearer thinking and more progress physically.
Congratulations! I haven't had a drink since November 15, 2021. I'm 55 and these 14 months are the longest I've gone without alcohol since my early 20s. Keep it up.
I am about 2 years alcohol-free, and I can see myself never drinking again. I love the feeling of being "in the moment". I could go on and on, but basically, life is just so much more delicious!
I’m 50 years old and at 45 I was drinking very heavy so I with the support of my wife I got on my knees and asked God to give me the strength and I’ve been totally without drinking for five years now. Yes there were some things that played a part in making me come to that decision too, mainly the shame I felt for drinking since I was in high school and things that happened so it has to be the individual’s decision to stop. AA is a fantastic organization but not for me but it helps many people. I can say the five years without alcohol have been the best in my life and each day without it, it gets easier to where now I don’t think about it because if I do I get physically sick that nauseous feeling. So whoever wants to do it can! I was drinking two fifths a day for the last year and was going to die and I’m not ready to go yet. I told all this not for likes or recognition but in hopes to help people. I hope and pray this will give someone strength to say I’ve had enough and I’m done with drinking. I can promise the man that made this video is right, there’s nothing useful in alcohol that’s good for our bodies, it’s poison!
Eric, you went stone cold sober? No rehab or programs? Any tips? I am 41 and like you heavy drinker since high school. 6+ drinks everyday and I’ve tried stopping multiple times. I also found God this past year and it is helping. Promised myself since Christmas I was gonna kick the habit once and for all for the Lenten season. I made it about 10 days and cracked. On day 1 today. Also have tried AA but not for me. Any tips?
@@jimford2088 I went through that for a long time and it took a lot of things that embarrassed me more than anything ever had in my life. When that happened I just prayed and told myself that’s enough I’m done and I put it down. I wish I could give you more details but without sitting down face to face I can’t put the emotional breakdown into words, if that makes sense, to help you. All I can tell you is when you tell yourself that’s it, I’m done, that’s when you’ll quit!! Nobody but you and God can make you stop. But if I did it I know you can so don’t give up on yourself!! You also need support and I mean a wife or children or someone who understands and has some sobriety under their belt. God bless you man and I pray you find peace.
@@jimford2088 It takes a lot of will-power. For myself, for the periods I have stopped drinking (7 to 14 days) it was only when there was zero alcohol in the house, and I do not attend any parties where alcohol is served. If there is wine or liquor in the house, I can't resist it. It meant that every week when I go grocery shopping, stay away from the alcohol section. I also read a lot about what alcohol does to your liver. I am 62, you are only 41, but if you do heavy drinking for several years, it can do irreparable harm to your liver. Symptoms won't show up until your liver is already half-gone, from what I've read. The good news is that the liver is self-healing, if you stop drinking in time. So, don't allow any alcohol in your house, and when tempted, just think about how grateful your liver is that you are not forcing it to process all that alcohol, which is a toxic poison to your body.
@@randolphstevens6664 you’re right! The doctors, because I had a group of different doctors around me around the clock and they said they found a small amount of cirrhosis on my liver and I was around 38-43 years old and if I quit then I’d be fine and not long afterwards is when I did. So I have been working out since my dad got me started at 12 years old and I also drank primarily water. Now that is how my life’s been, I’ve either been working out and being productive and sober or I’d go the other direction until the last 5+ years now and I hope drinking water and eating healthy will also help my body clean itself out. Again to anyone who wants it, I believe in you and I will pray for you that you find your peace and happiness in life without alcohol, if that’s your goal. For me it’s just a much better life.
I'm a 50 yo man, fought throat cancer last year due to the HPV virus activating it's cancer side in me (probably started 5 years ago growing a tumor on my left tonsil). I have drank my entire adult life. In 30 years I've taken 1.5 years off drinking. After I went into remission, I started drinking again around last April, not a ton but gradually the daily drinking returned. I had two painful peptic ulcers that wouldn't heal. My gastro gave me a lifetime supply of PPIs to combat the acid, never asking me about serious alcohol consumption. He told me I could eat and drink what I wanted...sigh (what a criminal). I had thrown in the towel 2 weeks ago after Christmas day and said enough is enough. I spoke with a functional medicine doctor who told me about the Huberman Lab podcast on alcohol. That changed my life. In two weeks my sleep was restored, my stomach is almost completely healed, and work, sex life, swimming workouts, relationship with my wife etc have all improved dramatically. My mind was becoming foggy as hell before the abandonment of booze. I'm now climbing out of the fog, everyday is getting sharper. I feel unstoppable now. The second half of my life is going to be the best while I age. Great video as I'm being tempted to do one at 100 days as well. I'm like you, if a great glass of wine shows up at the right time I might have one but I really doubt it. Feeling great is so underrated.
Great job! Alcohol is such a powerful poison. Glad you’re on the right track.
Hello came here by chance. I am 40 and have stopped drinking on 8 August 2024. I can relate to a lot, not all, of what you said. I was impressed by the kindness of your friends not drinking with you at the beginning of your soberness path. Good job and best wishes.you sound like a good person
great video, I've been alcohol-free for 22 years. I like how you talked about how some people use it in social situations. This one took years of practice, it is challenging to be in a social situation without a drink in hand. People, at least back then, looked at me differently and I really didn't know how to talk to people without alcohol in me. But now I can confidently go to a social setting and know what I said to everyone the next day. I am living shame-free and that's a beautiful thing.
Love it Jason. I'm entering the same mode. I find it makes me more comfortable with myself not needing it to be social.
I took my last drink in 2008 and I've never felt better. Everything said in this video is 100% true.
"If you're feeling insecure or quiet, good, deal with that shit" 💯💯💯
Since I've quit alcohol completely I've been able to deal with my emotions and understand them way better than I ever have. I had to learn to socialise without alcohol and it made me a better human than I was before. it made me a more confident person having to get over it and just talk to people in social situations without alcohol.
2 months for me! I agree with everything you said. I have, however, still found myself out for dinner a few times feeling like ordering a drink. I wrote down 10 reasons I don't want to be a drinker and I make myself think of those reasons if I'm tempted. The urge always passes. Moderation in theory is great, but it's hard to moderate a substance designed to remove your ability to moderate, haha
Thats amazing "Moderation in theory is great, but it's hard to moderate a substance designed to remove your ability to moderate" love it!
30 days sober. Love it. 4-6pm is my danger binge zone, especially if my wife is not home from work. In those situations I now go for a long light walk. If I can't walk I find videos like these to remind me of the benefits of declining alcohol.
Today is day 71 without alcohol. I'm 51 years old and drinking alcohol has been a part of my life since I was 15 years old. Here in germany drinking alcohol is very common. I was simply curious when I spontaneously decided to try to not drink for a while. Surprisingly I don't miss it! I don't struggle and so the next milestone is 100 days of sobriety. May it turns into one year no beer. It's an interesting journey. I'm curious where it's leading me to. Thanks for your video!
Great job Thorsten!
You got this ❤️👍🏼
97 days sober here, its not easy but when i began to black out its when i knew i never had control i was just lying to myself all along. Now i clearly see what i need todo to fix my life. Keep going who ever is in the same boat and remember your doing it for yourself and no one else even if nobody else cares the only person that matters in this journey is you and im proud of you.
Great video! And congratulations! I’ve been alcohol-free for 3 1/2 years. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. Im so proud of myself and my health has improved massively on all levels! Almost as if alcohol was poisoning me…
I am 23 and have recently decided to go sober for at least 30 days. I started meditating and bringing mindfulness into my life and that allowed me to have so much joy while being sober and to see how negatively alcohol effected me spiritually, mentally, and physically.
Find the huberman video he refers to. It’s been a game changer for me. Kudos on your journey!
I’m 50 and today started my third month of being sober. I wish I would have started at your age . Stay on your journey and know you may lose some people in your life over this, but it will be so worth it . Stay the course .
I appreciate the RUclips community of sobriety so much. It actually helped me get over that initial fear. I am at day 86 and as others had mentioned, I feel like it keeps getting better. I am 47 and drank al.ost every day since I was 18. I have had the, " I wish I had done this sooner" thoughts, but am grateful I made the change when I did. The challenge now is managing my friends as I see how most of them were just drinking buddies. I seem to make them uncomfortable with my sobriety and I wonder where it will go from here. But my social, emotional, spiritual and physical health are in the forefront and I will likely not drink at least for a long time..maybe when I'm 80 I'll start again.
The comments on here (including your own) are amazing. Support for sobriety is huge on YT
Congrats on day 86!!!!
Today is day 2 for me - Last night I decided I didn't want to drink even though I was at a social engagement with other people who were drinking. I feel like overcoming those events is the hard part of not drinking. In 2022 I went 4 months without alcohol and I felt great. Then the holidays came and I slipped up. Time to get back on the healthy/feeling good train. (At least until my summer camping trip)
Thanks for sharing! I’m about five weeks in and really starting to see the benefits. First Christmas and New Years without alcohol in thirty years. Realized I missed nothing. More attention towards my wife and kids. No more brain fog. Motivation to get things done is easy now and very rewarding. People ask me why I don’t drink, I ask them, why do you drink? They honestly have no good answers, just like smokers. I have friends quitting now too. My older son has zero interest in alcohol. At some point you need to realize the party is over and you need to grow up. I chose to quit because of the guilt and shame, for neglecting my children and avoiding life’s challenges.
ah I had no alcohol the weekend of the new year also first time in years.
Oh I like that respons to the question “why don’t you drink”, I’m definitely going to use that, thanks!🙏🏻 well done for 5 (hopefully now 6) weeks!❤
I quit drinking months ago after watching Andrew hubermans podcasts on alcohol too!!!!! I am so thankful for Andrew, for bringing this much awareness to us. Seeing how shitty alcohol is to our organism and brain made it so much easier to put it down! I am excited to live my life better now
260 days for me. My only regret is I didn't start sooner. I plan on making this a lifestyle change. Great Video!
You already have made it a lifestyle change in my opinion. 260 days? Congratulations!
2.5 yrs no alcohol. I’m 41. Wish I did this 20 yrs ago
I have started my journey no drinking for the next 100 days
Congrats! Keep us posted.
I quit drinking April 26, 2020. I will hit 1000 days in a couple weeks (Jan 23). My advice. Get a little notebook and a sharpie and keep it on your nightstand. Put a number 1 on it if you didn’t drink that day. Pat yourself on the back. Flip the page. The next day put a 2.
Same here. Started the 100 days of no drinking on Jan 1. Looking forward to seeing how my mind and body react.
I hope you were successful. I'm starting mine today and for the next 100 days.
Wow you have been drinking 🍸 the last 100days kool dude...!
I'm 10 minutes in and this is honestly the best video I've ever seen on this subject because it's so relatable. Quit two weeks ago after I realized I put on a lot of weight and have been sleeping and feeling so much better. A lot less angry as well, thanks to better sleep and zero hangovers. Will make this a journey and keep it up. Thanks for posting, fantastic content!
Ha aha, listening to your story is like listen to myself 7 years ago ! I stopped drinking when my wife got pregnant to support the no drinking through pregnancy, oh my god I loved it , it was literally like turning into superman , when my beautiful daughter was born I couldn’t imagine getting drunk and missing out on a single day ! I gained more as a person being successful around every single thing that I put my mind too , I gained more in 3 years than the last 15 ! Alcohol really is the worst drug out there . The BEST bit of it all is that all your fake friends stop getting in touch with you because all they were was drinking buddies that don’t actually care about you ! I now spend time with only a handful of friends that are amazing !
Quit alcohol, become Superman …. It’s as simple as that
I can relate to the fake friends part. It's happened with me with multiple 'friend' groups. They notice you changed and that you no longer validate their lifestyle so they no longer reach out. Let them continue that lifestyle. You can try to tell them how destructive it is for them, but chances are they probably won't listen. As for you, move onto greener pastures.
Sir, I have NO idea who you are but you are made for RUclips!!!!! I LOVED your video!!!!!! As a former alcoholic who completely changed her life around after getting sober (9/19/2018) I can vouch for every last thing you said on this video from both ends of the coin. I personally am fully abstinent from drinking alcohol because of my unhealthy, codependent relationship with alcohol but I absolutely encourage those who can to have a healthy relationship with alcohol to dial back and create one IF they can! Your approach was a phenomenal way to test those waters. Keep your insight coming!!!! Love the scientific, Dr. Huberman backed references! New sub!!!!!!!!!
This was the same for me when it came to Marijuana, which later turned to anxiety and depression.
This is the truth. Man, I appreciate this.
Thanks mate. This really motivates me to continue. I am day 10 and ready to go to day 250
This is hitting hard man and I think I'm coming to terms that I'm an alcoholic. I'm 32 and have been consistently drinking since 22. I've had maybe two days in the last 3 years that I didn't put at least a pint of bourbon down. I've been working out religiously for 2 years an hour everyday after work. I swear like crazy, drink a bottle of water eat a snack and do my chores but every single night by 7 I'm cracking a new pint open. Its become a problem for sure even with my eating right and breaking an hour long sweat each day because the thought of me forgetting to stop and buy a pint after work or rushing to beat the closing time has me in shambles. I hate this feeling of relief when I walk out of the abc store with a bottle.
It’s never too late to change my friend
It’s the self awareness for me!!!!!! It took me about 20 years to even come to this realization so you’re in a great place to do something about it… Don’t let your life pass you by… It’s never too late to become your best self, whatever that looks like to YOU! Take this as a sign. I don’t know you and you don’t know me but I am rooting for you soooo much! If I can do it, ANYONE can!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Listen we all know when we are making bad choices, the mirror doesn’t lie. I found that you need minimum of two things to stay clean and make better choices. You have to change to decision making process. It’s not just the alcohol or drugs. It’s the habit of making bad life choices. That pattern has to change. You must have a “why” in your life strong enough to give you the strength to persevere and you can’t do it alone. There will come a time when you will have had enough and then ask our creator, God of the Universe to return to you, strengthen you, and,lead the way. It will be hard, but you won’t be alone my friend. It’s a life struggle. This is why it’s so important to give it all to our creator. The holly spirit will take control, just ask. I did, and once I said I can’t do it alone, God please help me, I broke down emotionally and sobbed as if I was letting it all out. From that point, I haven’t looked back and I’m working on my relationship with my creator daily.
@@truthmarshal6627 Truly a beautiful testimony. My journey is very similar to the OP. I literally feel controlled by alcohol. It also affects my relationship with God...because i get feelings of guilt. So i often feel whats the point of praying when I'm a borderline alcoholic....but i have never actually asked God to hold my hand in this journey. It's been 4 days since i had my last drink...during this time i plan to read my bible more and feel more connected to God and to ask him to hold my hand and also help me to strengthen my willpower. I want to stop so badly😪...pls keep me in your prayers🙏
@@truthmarshal6627 a month later my phone decides to let me know about this reply. Thank you sir! I am trying. I woke up Saturday afternoon, Jan 28th and realized that I had drank all but maybe 3 shots of a fifth of Evan Williams. It was getting to that point for me on the weekends. I told my wife I was done with it and since then I haven't had a drop. It's honestly mind blowing how easy it's been so far... The following weekend I was a bit stir crazy but as of now I have zero desire for it even when the involuntary thoughts come up. I'm disgusted with myself that I let it get this far but the fact that I'm having no trouble mentally and physically is a huge win in my book coming from a family of habitual addicts. Thank you everyone for the kind words!!!
I went 7 days without drinking and on the seventh day I felt great and didn’t know why and then I realized I hadn’t drank at all. I typically drink maybe twice a week so yeah not a bad idea if you want to be rested and healthy feel good look good etc alcohol is poison to our bodies. You don’t have to tell yourself that you’re never drinking again but just keep doing what you’re doing to feel good and be healthy.
Thanks I’m a chef, , pro chefs drink a lot , I’m on day 3 no alcohol, , was a daily six pack drinker for years, I’m 57 and changing!
You got this. We're pulling for you.
Nobody deserves anxiety. The hangover anxiety was so brutal to do to myself looking back to my drinking days. Please guys it’s worth it. Get help if you need it. You deserve your best YOU and so does your friends and loved ones.
Dealt with a bad case of “Hangxiety” a few days ago. I can count on one hand how many times I drink in a year and yet, when I do it’s hard to moderate. I get shaky and heart palpitations and feel a lot of shame & anxiety following an outing of social drinking with friends even when I didn’t say or do anything to warrant such harsh self-criticism and shame. I think it’s shame from my past when I did lose control from drinking. Anyways, takes an entire day the next day to recover (I’m 30). Every time I just tell myself it’s not worth it but then I deal with feelings of social anxiety and FOMO.
@@SK_30241 thanks for sharing. Give your self credit for limiting your drinking substantially, that’s amazing. The relapse of guilt from past mistakes is something I’ve never even have fathomed but was my main reason for stopping. Thankfully it was strong enough to keep my away now for a over and year and rolling. Social anxiety was part of my reason for drinking but now that I’m sober and healthier (food,gym) I feel more like my self and that gives me so much more confidence that’s genuine but maybe not reckless. I’ve now turned 31 today and can confirm I have the energy and motivation of my 22 year old self with a big splash of wisdom. You can do this and if you need any support you can reach me on here! ♥️
@@artyfitness thank you! It helps knowing that I am not alone. 🙏😊
Being 14 months sober myself, I strongly relate to everything you expressed so well. Sobriety brings better health, mental clarity, and more and better functional hours in the day. It also boosts your finances and just simplifies things.
I also referred to alcohol as a crutch until I hit on the term "mute button," which is really how I was using it. It will certainly take you offline, but as you so rightly noted, it's a big net win to deal with your problems with the added power (great word) that comes with being fully present in your own life - and in the lives of others.
Two notes of caution. First, if you're physically addicted, as I was, alcohol withdrawal is a big deal, medically speaking (hallucinations, seizures, even death are possible). It's advisable to get professional help, which may very well include detoxing in a clinical setting. It's worth it. Second caution: The idea of drinking sporadically or in moderation is a big trap for alcoholics. One of the most critical things about the journey (in my experience) is being able to bypass the superficial logic and appeal of that idea by remembering the deeper truth of the risks of resuming, which for alcoholics are more like ugly inevitabilities.
Thank you for sharing such an honest and important message. I've subbed.
Thanks for the poignant post Doug. You’re right about avoiding cold Turkey for those who are alcoholics as well. I appreciate you and hope to provide more value.
I appreciate your honesty and truth! I drank heavily all my life and have been abstaining from alcohol from time to time for the last few years. Alcohol does hold you back, cause constant procrastination, and prevents you from dreaming with real life issues. Additionally, it was wearing on my pockets. Now, I do not drink during the week or because it is the weekend. I am not even sure when I will feel the need to drink again. I do know that I am glad I stopped and I feel great.
Great video! I love seeing individuals such as yourself share your story! It helps me on my journey! I’m currently 11 days sober! I have no desire on going back to drinking!
Thank you! You got this my dude.
Day 10 for me and already looking forward to reaching day 100! In just 7 days, I began to experience the mental clarity and insight that you mention and it's truly a wake up call. I don't want to lean on the artifical creativity and false sense of identity that alcohol provides ever again. Subscribed and looking forward to your journey!
I drank alot I was worried for my health my liver. I had just lost 100 lbs and thought I needed a break from alcohol to heal my body and get in shape and decided to stop for 3 years. That was 6 years ago I quit and am not going back I'm much much richer and healthier I'm down now 125 lbs to 175 lbs from 300+ in the best shape of my adult life. Alcohol was killing me. I'm 63
Fantastic video sir. I legitimately felt like we were just sitting there talking. To all you caring and supportive people in the comments, it was so awesome to see all of the camaraderie.
I'm on day 12. Haven't done more than 3 months sober for a long time. Usually once a year I get a few long breaks in. Longest I ever went was a year. I always see lots of benefits from quitting. Definitely want to go as long as possible this time. Tired of the cycle of going nowhere. Not gonna say forever but I'd like to get to where I just don't care about it or miss it anymore.
I struggle soooooooo much with alcohol, but I don't have insurance for rehab and AA was not for me. Love your message on this topic, please keep me in your prayers if it is not too much to ask.
look an a cat scan of an alcoholic it’s scary. Or substitute it with an interesting hobby im learning guitar & leg day everyday at the gym.
Hey I’m 34 an have been drinking since I was 14 I’ve just done my 3rd detox attempt at home using libruim which I did pay for. I’m 4 weeks sober, I am from the uk but I don’t know if you have access to a drug called campral/acamprosate that’s what my doctor prescribed after I had got over withdrawals, it takes cravings away and is power in a pill.
May I ask why AA wasn’t for you? No obligation to answer of course.
@@brettcordes3602 From my own experience Brett, there are two main reasons why people say, "AA was not for me". They walk into a meeting, or attend a few meetings, and expect to be taught how "not to drink". When they discover that there's intense self appraisal required, they're not interested in doing the work. The second reason, is the mention of God. They are more offended by the mention of a "higher power", than they are of being perpetually sick in a physical sense, their family life in perpetual dysfunction, loss of job and income, legal problems, including no license, monetary fines, and even incarceration. The absence of trust, or integrity from extended family, and friends, if they have any, and the list of negative consequences goes on , and on!
If it wasn't a life and death situation, it would be totally laughable! Their lives are an intense dumpster fire, but "Don't ask me to go to those god damn AA meetings"! The LOGIC OF PRACTICING ALCOHOLICS! 💀
@@Vix375 You've put the alcohol away...again. Great, now what are you doing about the "root problem"?
Great video Dan. You’re absolutely right about the effects of alcohol and what it does long term to the body and mind. It’s crazy how we go about our days without realizing how detrimental it can be. I’m glad I toned down on the drinking myself. Just had a baby recently and just want to improve myself all around now. This year will be dedicated to bettering myself financially, physically, spiritually, and emotionally.
Keep up with the videos Dan this was pure quality. Looking forward to your next one.
Right on and thank you for the comment!
Congrats on your new little one. ❤
I’m 32 years old and I’ve been drinking since I was 15 that’s almost half my life I’ve been a drunk! Well I tell you this Ive been clean for 3 weeks I knew I was fed up from alcohol it’s not fun matter of fact it never was fun to me I found purpose In my life and I am willing to stay sober not only to reap a better lifestyle but also to help those who are struggling in their addiction
I like this type of AA meetings on RUclips…I been sober 2 weeks 4 days and I already feel different. I hope to continue this path and the best thing to do is to replace that bad habit with physical activities. It’s working!!
Right on Joe! Great job. Keep it up.
My friend and I agreed to have a dry January with no alcohol. She plans to drink in February but after watching this video, I want to keep going. So far, I’m not craving alcohol at all. I actually have a 1.7 L of vodka in my kitchen that doesn’t trigger me at all. I consumed a huge amount of alcohol between 2020 and early 2022 before it tapered off as I gotten more responsibilities at work. It was so much because I had gotten depress about my life and had major financial issues with no job. I gotten a job in late 2021 but I had already formed the habit of drinking everyday. It tool a fulfilling career job and health related tragedies in my personal life that made me wake up to take getting it under control more seriously. I first started by going 1 day without drinking; then 1 week without drinking; 2 weeks; an ultimately a month without drinking in 2022. It did cause me to stop completely but I did drink a lot less and I felt accomplished and empowered after discovering that I can control my drinking. This brings me to Jan 2023. I want to get back to having a drink (or two socially) and or only drink on occasions if I absolutely want to drink. Drinking alone, surprisingly, is when I drink the most. I guess because the social pressure of people watching how many glasses I’m having isn’t there. I’m hopeful that I can achieve this goal.
I used to drink similarly to this fellow. I don’t regret it. It was fun while it lasted. My reasons for “quitting” are unique in that I stopped for negative reasons. After retiring from the special ops after 25 years I have found myself perennially unemployed. I tell myself that “someone who drinks and doesn’t have a job is a bum!” So that negative reinforcement has been my primary motive. In a sense I sometimes feel like I don’t “deserve” to drink. Sometimes I tell myself “I’ll have a beer tomorrow “ but then I look at all the shit I have to get done and find out there just isn’t time for it-or money for that matter.
As a result of this happy accident (irony intended!) I have more energy and don’t feel as much like shit in the morning. So that’s a positive thing. Now I wonder how I used to do it. On top of that on the very rare occasions that I drank (the last of which was July 2019) I noticed that my lower back hurt the next day (read my kidneys!). So maybe I’ve saved myself from a serious medical problem? I may have a drink again though if Biden, Fauci and/or Pelosi go to jail!
Lol
My story was very similar to yours, nearly 4.5 years no alcohol now. In the first year I saw the most change, my income more than doubled, all my relationships were improved, I stopped arguing with my partner, i enjoyed life and being me more than ever. I'm now the happiest I've ver been on my life. Alcohol is pure poison. I do not miss it at all.
Another awesome and informative video, Dan! Thanks!
I can 100% relate. I drank only 2-3 beers per week, but since I stopped with that habit, I feel way much better! It also has a great impact on the quality of my thoughts.
Keep rocking it, Dan!
I'm with you Daniel. Great job on stopping.
Good for you! Good video. I'm Three months in ....have lost 25 pounds and my heart isn't racing anymore. I feel more in touch with myself also. I wasn't drinking hard or anything. Just a few beers. But it was this cycle and I needed to stop for awhile. I hardly think about it anymore and I'm feeling better all around. I don't plan on ever going back to that life. Be well!!
I can relate so much to this video. I've done Sober October a few times in the past several years, but never much more than that. I'm going to try for 3 months stating today. Another thing to note, which I don't think you mentioned, is the amount of money that adds up with alcohol consumption. It can easily add up to several thousands of dollars in a whole year. I track my spending through Mint, and seeing my yearly expenses on alcohol makes me wish I had used that money elsewhere, or saved, or invested it. Thanks for this video Dan.
It's true. Lot's of empty dollars and calories are spent on alcohol. Great stuff Andrew!
I've a friend who spends between 15 and 20 thousand euros per year, between being at the pub and then the drinking he does at home, its absolutely insane anyone can do that and not regret it deeply
Appreciated. I've quit for about a month now. What I noticed the most is the sleep. And the benefit of the weight loss. It just melted. I like it.
Day 8 for me! I was a fifth a day drinker and wow the difference is already night and day. I follow you on Twitter and I’ve been loving your posts there. Was happy to see you on my YT recommendations. Amazing content man! thank you
Two weeks yesterday for me and yesterday quit smoke. Changed my diet the last two weeks. 7 pounds fell off by not loading myself with empty detrimental calories.
Right on Deebo. Appreciate you!
The hardest thing about quitting alcohol is dealing with people that drink be offended by you talking about how much better your life is. Some of them get really angry and upset like you're attacking them. It's their problem that they need to deal with.
If you bragged about it along with a "holier than thou" attitude that had some judgemental connotations hiding behind your verbal sentence lines, then no wonder....
@@thrillingalteration6281 my point proven. People that drink seem to think someone that doesn't drink, talking about their experience is "bragging", and that because they don't drink they have a "holier than thou" attitude. They do a lot of reading between the lines to infer things that aren't actually there, and then take offense to those things instead of taking statements on face value. They assume they're being judged by non-drinkers.
Thank you for this, Dan! I’ve felt like crap lately-I know it’s mainly due to alcohol. I gave it up on 12/30. It’s funny that night I watched a Danish film called “Another Round” about teachers experimenting the effects of drinking alcohol to be more enthusiastic in class, and the results were “sobering.” I highly recommend this film.
I've heard about that movie. Will check it out Wendy.
3 Months no alcohol for me, completely agree with all your points, the biggest pro I have found like you say is my sleep(10x better sleep than when drinking). If you can go alcohol free and also make sure the gut microbiome is back in tact like using a supplement or fermented foods it's a life changer!
Day 10 no alcohol. Did it as a New Year’s resolution. Last year I did it for 30 days and then I said I would drink a little. Well I snowballed gained back most of my weight. This year I’m doing 2 months but I have this feeling in my gut I’m going to go a lot longer this time to surpass my goals.
That's what I'm doing too but this time I'm quitting once in for all. You can do it 💪 👍🏻 I've felt so much better in 11 days than I did in my last 10 yrs . Mine over matter
Great video Dan. My personal opinion is that, Its best to let it go completely especially if you have a problem with drinking. It’s really addicting and from my experience the moment you go back you fall back into the trap
I regularly take 30-60 day breaks from drinking but everytime I return to it, the good habbits I've developed get trashed so it's like digging yourself out of the same hole over and over. Thus time I'm quiting for good and seeing how much I can change my life.
💯!! I stopped Alcohol 4 months ago. Found out my triglycerides were high. After 3 months, they were down 200 points. ALSO! Went throughout sleep studies last year because I was not sleeping well at all. They found nothing!! For years I was sleeping badly. Since I’ve abstained from alcohol, IVE BEEN SLEEPING DEEPLY EVERY NIGHT!! Stop drinking. Now!! Even if it’s all around you, dig deep. JUST STOP
60 days sober, this is speaking to me. Much healthier and happier than I’ve been in many years. When I decide to drink again, I want to approach it differently or just straight up be done with it all. Aiming for 100 days right now. I’ll decide down the road what I want for myself, but it’s been great taking a long break.
Right on. Keep it going
Today is the day I decided to stop drinking, and I came across this video. Thank you for sharing this message because I needed this confirmation that I’m on the right track.
Awesome video! I’ve been drinking steadily for 15 years and I’m two months sober and I relate to everything you’re talking about. Great work
2 weeks sober thank God for showing me to stop
Great video! I enjoyed hearing what changes you’ve felt in 100 days. I’m 30 and, like you, I realized that I had rarely gone more than a week or two without drinking. I’m doing dry January and 26 days in I can feel a difference. I never had an issue with my sleep but now I feel more refreshed in the morning and I am definitely more focused at work. I’ve also lost a few pounds by excluding alcohol and the bad food decisions that come along with it lol. Not sure if I’ll stay sober after January but I will definitely do dry January again next year.
As of January 1st 2023 I officially stopped drinking. I want to do it for a full year and I started journaling as well. I have a couple of goals in mind that I would like to achieve like being a real estate broker in Florida and being able to be sober for one year. Thanks for the video.
Let’s make to happen Stephenson
Define "officially"
Closing in on my one year! One of the best decisions ive ever made after 15 years of on again off again binge drinking and after work beers.
Youre articulation of the atrophy of the ability to deal with our emotions and feelings is 100% on point. I've felt improvements in this department throughout the whole year. Just about 3 weeks from the 1 year mark.
I use to black out EVERY time I drank and sometimes that was Friday night to Sunday!! Definitely cutting alcohol out of my life 9.5 years ago has been an amazing experience, I definitely am happy with my choice to cut it for good.
Dan you are a very rare person, you are incredibly intelligent and educated, usually bright people can rationalize drinking issues and not be honest about their situation. Few of us are given the gift of accurate self appraisal.
Dan, I’m relating to many of the points you make in this video and am on a similar journey (binge drinking in my 20s and 30s, slowing down in my 40s). For the most part, I’ve taken only brief breaks from drinking and am doing this Dry January challenge. I hope to extend it beyond the 31 days and maybe go to a 100.
That said Dan, I also kind of resonated with your penchant for a nice crafted cocktail. I got into single malt Scotch whisky couple years ago and have been enjoying the various different styles. I really enjoy having a dram or two on a Saturday and Sunday. The dilemma I’m having is: I like the taste, smell and experience of the scotch and I don’t want to give it up forever.
Such a permissive culture I grew up in! For me, alcohol is poison and at 84, I know about good health, exercise, sleep, meditation and glad for my old fashioned 12 Step program, ending in 50 years without any substances, including meds. You're a good guy!
23 days in and also thinking to do the full year as an experiment. Awesome work Dan!
HI DAN THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND I HOPE YOU ARE STILL SOBER!!!!🙏🏽❤️ DAN I HAVE BEEN SOBER FOR 4 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS AS OF OCTOBER 6-2024 AND I HAVE NOT LOOKED BACK!!! THANK AGAIN FOR SHARING HAVE A GREAT SOBER LIFE!!!🙏🏽❤️
Love this! Thank you for sharing this in-depth review about your experience. I am 28 and this really resonated so much to me and I really do believe in moderation and redefining what moderation with drinking looks like is something I am trying to learn as I take a few months off from drinking
I don’t know why I found your video but I thought maybe other people could use some encouragement. It’s not always easy when you first start. I nearly lost my life to been drinking. I lost my uncle to alcohol poisoning. It’s another reason why I keep fighting I’m five years sober and anyone on that journey of trying to be sober you can do it even if you fall off the horse just get back on and keep trying you got this also congratulations this video was really awesome and very informative helpful to many people
I needed to hear this; I started slowly burning bridges with friends for the past 3 years and completely cut off bar hopping. This is not the answer; I created a bad habit of binge drinking by myself, living reclusively, and my anxiety and depression skyrocket! Praying to find that silver lining, and dig myself out of this rut.
Take care of yourself and hang in there.
The silver lining you're looking for is to never drink alcohol again. I hope you reach that point. Take care.
Thank you for sharing your journey, I related to everything that you said and I'm working on leaving alcohol behind all together.
Great video! 16 days without any alcohol for me. Feels fantastic! Not going back by any means.
Right on Gabe. Keep going.
Thank you so much for your open honesty!! I have started to track my alcohol intake this month (with an app, there are many so not advertising any particular one) and TBH it is scary!! By 20th Jan I have managed 2 days without alcohol. I have a pretty senior job in my company, lots of stress and responsibility BUT we forget our primary responsibility to ourselves. Keep it up and I will try also :)
I’m done with the alcohol! I’m gonna start this journey
Make it happen Jessica!
You can do it 💪🏽💪🏽
Fantastic! 1 minute at a time, 1 hour at a time, 1 day at a time. Next thing I know I went through the whole summer without alcohol, the holidays without alcohol, I'm happy. My family is happy. I think about it, but I don't crave it. Don't , won't act on it. Good luck, hang in there.
I remember seeing Dan and Twitter a long time ago and it just goes to show how perceptions can be skewered on SM. What a nice guy! Well balanced, no judgement and prepared to help others by simply chronicling his own story and sharing the results. The lack of cite signalling was sobering (😂). Great vid Dan (and great name).
I watched this video a year thinking of quiting but got ovet it right away, today I really understood the content. I slowed downed 4 days ago so I feel like I can take the challenge to quit...its incredible when you said that you dont quite feel the same way when you are drinking and when you are sober because thats how I feel right now, so simple but yet diffcult to handle in those two different state of minds.