I woke up so physically sick this morning I had to go out and buy some beers. The goal isn't even to get drunk, it's to get a few hours of sleep and not be vomiting. I feel if I can keep tapering down the withdrawal won't be so bad. Please send prayers and support
How's it going mate. I know that feeling all to well. I hate the heart palpitations and feeling your hearts going to explode. I'm tampering and down to half a 4% bottle. The problem with me and probably the same for you is once we get the taste of that thirst drink it becomes an unquenchable thirst and then all bets are of until we pass out. So what I did is I started drinking around 10am 2 hours after waking up as I would still be topped up. I knew once I drank that would be it for the whole day so the next day I started at 11am, then the next midday and so forth until I got to the evening hours. Also if you can towards the latter stages I went from 5% cider to 4.5% cider. Now I'm on my last bit of 4% cider in the evening. Obviously those early hours sober feel your head with videos like this which you are doing. Sober Leon is another good you tuber. Good luck and God bless. We can do it!
I made the decision not to buy any today. It's almost 8pm and I'm making the decision not to buy any tonight. But like I said, the big test will be tomorrow night after work. If its a bad night, I'll want to "relax". If it's a decent night, I'll want to "celebrate". Who am I kidding....every night will be a tough night. But I'm gonna give it my all. Good luck to you and everyone else!
"No matter what, I will not drink." It will be shitty, it will be stressful. At some point you will have to make the decision to just say no, and go to sleep lol. Just think about future you and how STOKED you're going to be in the morning when you wake up without a hangover! you might even be able to take a nap before your shift =)
@@veteranfetusdiego5898 I hear you dude, I had, and still have lots of triggers etc and used booze as way to escape, bit the problems are still there and just felt worse. Not drinking is the way to go and just learning to deal with life as it happens. Good to met you. Stay safe👊🇦🇺
I had 12 days yesterday, and drank last night. But I picked it right back up today, and I’m binge watching your videos. Thank you for sharing. You make a difference.
Great video!!! I'm currently 8 months sober, out of rehab. I drank almost everyday for 50 plus years. Started in my teens, as a musician. Guitar & vocalist. Spent about 10 years on the road with different bands. Alot of drinking, drugging & partying. I'll be 64 next month. I'm fortunate to still be alive. But, speaking of parents. My mom was a major alcoholic. Unfortunately, she succumbed to alcohol at the age of 49, in her apartment. She wanted to see her 50th birthday so bad. QUIT WHILE YOU'RE AHEAD!!! IT'S A NASTY ROAD... ESPECIALLY, TOWARDS THE END...
Made it to Day 9. I'm feeling great! Breaking up with alcohol was easy, but the temptations are hard as hell. I've learned how to be patient with the journey that I'm in. So glad that I'm keeping myself focused on my sobriety. I don't wanna ever pick up a bottle or a drink again.
@@GettingSoberAgain Me too! Definitely. After 14 years of drinking on and off excessively, I don't want that mess in my body. Your channel and two reddit groups that focus on addiction recovery were the first ones I started visiting when my acid reflux was getting bad. It was all due to my alcohol addiction and combining with big portions of foods. Now, I'm reversing the additional damages of my body. Your channel and r/alcoholism & r/stopdrinking saved my life. Thank you for this, man! I really appreciate that. Your videos made me think about a lot of things and about forgiving myself. I'm absolutely grateful!
After months of traversing this internet channel in sober-space I was offered a job yesterday and I have realised that going back to work after a lockdown redundancy from my last employer will be so different going in with the new clarity.. a quick calculation also tells me that quitting drinking and smoking and contraband meanwhile is equivalent to at least a £350 /$480 per month pay rise .. now that feels quite clever already...
@@GettingSoberAgain 40 hrs meter reading gas and elec. No office meetings no boss or supervision all work is beamed to the phone with flexi hours over 6 days and company van/fuel..so a lot of independence and working alone but visiting people all day.. plus you're walking 30/40 miles a week so super healthy outdoors too
Just started on my journey to break up with alcohol I'm 57 now and looking to get away from the habit which is slowly but surely making me sicker. Thank you for the guidance Jay loving your down to earth style yet all the great information you give.
First I'm very sorry about your fathers passing. I began to drink more after my dads death in 2007. In 2017 I had prostate cancer and had surgery and while successful (Praise God) left me without my manhood. This gave me a reason to go on the pity party wagon especially around woman and drink daily. Once I retired and had all this time on my hands, a good look in the mirror and if I wanted to enjoy my final days I knew I had to get off that pity wagon. The result are awesome. I avoid the daily trip to the bar but stop in once every couple weeks on Saturday and order my tall tonic water/2 slices of lemon no ice ($2.00 + $1.00 tip) and have a great time with people. The conversation is no longer about I, I, I, me, me, me but now I listen and enjoy and in a half hour I am home. Happy and sober.
Stoped smoking cigarettes mid January, two weeks later quit smoking weed and going on 6 weeks alcohol free... Its been a strugle but my mind gets a little more clearer every day... Most sober ive been in 14 years.
Oh wow, that sounds like you're now addicted to quitting lol. You are truly an inspiration, and I hope for you and our other subscribers that you continue your journey, and continue to be an inspiration to all of us. Please continue to comment on future episodes and keep us updated with your progress, and stay blessed. It all gets better from here.
@@GettingSoberAgain thank you for the encouragement! Appreciate all the content and what you're doing. Trying to really pick myself apart and find at least 1 and habbit to quit each month and replace with a good habit has really been helping me stay focused.
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Nice work and congrats! It's crazy how much you can save not hitting da booze. And good cause to chip into this site, I did the same. Good to see it growing 👍
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I sound a lot like your buddy currently, but I'm your height and used to be (and should be!) your weight. F***ing drinking 6-8 craft beers a night for 5 years will do that I guess. Trying to get back there, but for right now my main focus is just getting back into running and staying sober. Back to day 5 of being sober and exercising, and I'm ready to tackle this weekend!
There are so many memories I don't have because of drinking. You are right, time is the only real currency and the memory of time well spent is like the receipt, but time spent on alcohol is like throwing money at a stripper, there is no receipt.
Omg I am here in pain. The body aches. The chills. The sweats. Stomach turning. Hugging the toilet. If I go through hell I will keep on going. All day felt like hell. Decided to express what I am going through at day № 9.
let this be the light that guides the way for you: Quitting Alcohol won't open the gates of heaven & Let you in , but it will open the gates of hell & Let you out .....
Well....you were in consumption mode. Time to retool a few things. You didn't JUST subtract the drink. You subtracted a chemical imbalance, calories, forced dopamine release. Be patient
Good point about being a better son bro, im on the same pages. I made the same promise. And dude we are a great community because of you champ, we all owe you and you have created this, be proud! Keep the vids coming and have a great weekend bro, stay safe
Thank you for the positivity. Had 6 years sober, but stopped being of service to others and stopped my 12 step program. I have today and the past 8 days of sobriety. So blessed that my higher power gave me another opportunity!! Thanks for the videos!! 1 day at a time my friend. BTW love your channel
Oh wow!!! Well you certainly have my blessings, and I'm sure the blessings of everybody else in this community! You will not drink for 5 days if you say you will not drink for 5 days. One of the funny things about sobriety is if we treat it like a job oh, we tend to find out really quick that we are bad employees, and an even worse boss! I would like for you to comment your progress everyday so that you have some form of accountability and transparency that will hopefully give you the inspiration that you're looking forward to get through these very tough first few days!
I have 15 days sober today. These videos are great and so helpful. I can't say enough good things about them. I was a daily binge drinker. Not uncommon for me to lut away a case of beer a day during the week and then on the weekends add a liter of vodka into the mix. My sobriety date is April 8th 2024. In just 2 weeks I already feel fantastic. But for the grace of God go I.
Just want to say I love you brother and couldn't be more thankful for these videos. My father passed away from the exact same way as yours and I know how hard that could be. I've been struggling with alcohol for 13 years of my life and I battle with it everyday. I'm turning 34 and I just have had enough and ready for legit change. Thank you for making these because they give some like me positivity. So thank you.
Day 9. I’m finding this so helpful and informative and it really makes me feel I’m not alone. I never considered the relationship with self before and everything you say absolutely chimes. My relationship has been smashed for over a year. Miserable every day. This time it won’t be different - took me 365 attempts to learn that! Madness! Now after an emotional week I’m starting to find me again in all that rubble. I will learn to love myself. I’m 56 and I don’t think I ever really have
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I am trying to go sober. I really fucked up stomach last year and gained 45 pounds do you alcohol. I did walk almost 12 miles today. Was outside from noon to 10 pm.
Hello. I here what your saying about wanting to be there for your family. By the way sorry to here about your dad. One of the reasons I quit drinking was because of so much going on in my life. I need to be there for everyone. One of the things when you get older is people in your family start leaving the earth plane. My sister is terminally ill in the hospital with cancer. Also she is in Australia so its so hard cause I can't be there for her. I can't even get a flight because of the pandemic. My mom is in a nursing home with Parkinson's and is immobile and very hard to understand because the disease has taken over. So I have a little bit of wait on my shoulders right now with no other siblings to help. But one thing I've learned is death is part of life and we have to learned to deal with it as best we can. Generally speaking I'm very happy and positive in life and deal with these things one day at a time. I'm on day 7 bro!!!! And staying strong. Thank you for giving me someone to communicate with. Love listening to your stories. Cheers bud!!!
Oh man Chuck that's a lot to digest and I thank you for sharing. Everyones story and journies are inspiring wells of strength. You are my last response of the night and I will include you in my last prayer of the evening. May you be strong and may god give you the strength and the courage you need to see this mission through got not only yourself, but those around you. 🙏🏽 Amen brother
That's a lot of grief to bear and you are showing an awful lot of strength and philosophical reason in the face of it ..that is not easy and has to be respected, sir
I wanted my boyfriend to take 3 months off drinking with me and it turned into a 1 year battle which just ended in a breakup. I've been sober 56 days going for the rest of the year. Hoping he has a change of heart but for now it's something I have to do for myself, by myself. I wish he broke up with alcohol first lol he's such a good pool player. Sounds just like the guy you were describing ❤️
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As someone who has a lot less time ahead of me than behind me, I knew that my quality of life was at a breaking point from all the poison I was pouring into my body. When you said, “The only currency we have is time”, I immediately understood what that meant… alcohol was bankrupting my future. I am currently in a slow detox due to the sheer amount that I was drinking (at home, not a bar drinker). Let me tell you, measuring out how much I was drinking for a baseline was a real eye opener! Note to future self: here comes a sober me
❤❤❤ Tomorrow is day one...again for me. Im just tired of being sick and tired. At the point where it takes forever (like 6 beers) to even get a buzz and its just not worth my time, health, energy or headspace to keep trying. I have 5 beers left and once they're gone, Im done. 😊
I need to stop. It has made my anxiety worse. I stopped drinking for a year and then have been binge drinking at least 4 days of the week. I say I will stop drinking and then I start to feel really good! & then I think wow this was a great day I’m gona celebrate with drinks smh
Classic loop. You're aware of what's happening, so now, it's on YOU to decide to walk away. The cravings aren't permanent. There DOES come a day when you don't crave alcohol anymore. Think of all the things you're hopefully not addicted to: Meth, Pills, Coke, Weed, whatever.... If you feel NOTHING for them, You will also feel NOTHING for alcohol other than it's an old associate who you no longer associate with anymore!
Yes the inhibitions are in place for a reason. When I drink- mine are gone. Gosh the things I would say and never mind what I did. Luckily I never got a DUI- not to say I never drove drunk because I did. Oh- so much more productive without alcohol. Oh the apologies- don’t miss those. I was fantasizing about a night of drinking but now I’m liking this No idea. Good ideas and great video.
Great job! Be mindful not to burn out on sobriety. You will get tired. You will get grumpy. You will experience all of the emotions and more. Be kind to yourself and be patient with this JOURNEY. It's not a destination, and it's not a task on your todo list. It's practicing discipline and restraint until its no longer an issue. If you're not there yet, then KEEP GOING! It get's easier
Three days so far and looking forward to tomorrow and the next...Everyday after work liquor store before going home for 15 years...Lost my woman to end stage liver disease she was only 37... if that wasn't sad enough I still continue to drink to numb the pain...You would think that her dying would do the trick...That's how much alcohol has a hold on you...Thank you for helping with the path to take💯
@@GettingSoberAgain it was really nice. Worked out in the morning while binge watching your videos and just relaxed the rest of the day. Hope you had a blest weekend as well. I will be listening to more of your videos while at work today. I never get sick of them🙏😻
That's what it's all about! Do you have a sober streak going? Consider becoming a support to the channel by clicking the JOIN button, or helping us by supporting our Patreon. Not only do I make the videos, but I'm up at 630 am responding to your comment on a Saturday 💜
Lol I paid for a PO box for 2 years. People stopped sending stuff. 😭 But anyone is welcome to send a donation to help support the work we do 😁 But most people don't do that either 😭 www.gettingsoberagain.com/donate
Just wanted to say I'm so happy your YT got suggested to me, been struggling mightily with my drinking, was sober 8 months than fell off hard, trying again and it's a battle
Man, you are so full of positive energy! I love the videos!! Your real and funny…🤣Going to try that counter app…see how that goes, keep up the good work😀
I'm ashamed to admit it but alcohol has been my most cherished relationship. I went through alot trauma and abuse as a child. I have issues trusting people. Alcohol has always been there to numb that pain. I've been drinking hard for 27 yrs. My marriage only lasted 14 yrs. Alcohol has been an abusive boyfriend that I keep trying to change so I don't have to let him go. I've been with him nearly 3/4 of my life. I just don't know how to live without him.
I am 2 days into gsa ... Thanks for an excellent buddy of work, that is still ongoing. I also have sworn off aa 4 years ago, due to gossiping, man-eating deceptive women, and backstabbing alcoholics. This material is life saving. Thank you!!!
So sorry about your Dad ❤ it’s so hard to lose your folks. Sending thoughts of comfort. Thank you for your brave channel, because you really are! Day 25! Yay!
I love your channel. It’s been very helpful in my journey of sobriety. I think I have watched and liked almost all your videos. Hoping with the money I save being sober I can join your Patreon! I’m currently 24 days sober and starting to feel so much better mentally and physically.
Great video!! I’m more focused myself on my health and my well being of my mind. Trying to live a better lifestyle not just for myself but more importantly for my babies. Day 20 of no alcohol and I’m eating healthier and also doing a lot for myself, mentally. I’ve cutt off a lot of people especially the ones that where more negative in my life (toxic people). Everything is going amazing it’s a night and day difference. I’m not so anxious, I’m calm, my confidence in myself is back and I’m even looking Way better too, which is nice to see haha but overall I’m really seeing how much alcohol was seriously affecting me in every way of my life. I’m done with my relationship with alcohol. Point. Blank. Period. I might download that app too lol Have a great day brother!
Thank you for your story. I'm at that point now and just want to get the gorilla out of the room. I have so many things that I want to do and alcohol just gets in the way.
@@GettingSoberAgain thank you. I’m more determined than ever. Just dumped the remaining alcohol in my house down the drain. I feel I have a pretty solid plan. Thank you again for your videos!
You're helping me see things from your point of view. I am rotting myself from the inside out. For many yrs I thought was doing okay by working out hard, challenging myself to do things I thought i couldn't like; skiing, mountain biking, cross country running, and other challenges, yet I was drinking and feeling good about myself for challenging myself. Like you said on one of your videos, we can't be doing both. My drinking finally caught with me, I can't lose the tummy fat and I am always angry if I am not drinking. I don't do what i love doing like woodworking, I can't connect with my kids like I would love to. I must challenge myself to start being sober at least for today. I have challenged myself with everything else but the challenge to stay sober. I did the Manitou Steps in Colorado, Springs (2,744 steps) last summer, when I made to the top, I told myself I AM GOING TO STOP DRINKING. I didn't, I will keep challenging myself. I want to know what it feels like to be sober and completely clean. Thank you for your time! 🥊✌
Practice makes PROGRESS!!! If you can do all of that, you can certainly do this. I'll share this with you: when my dad passed away, I hadn't seen him for the last 10 years of his life. I had resentment towards him and he drank more than he should. The last time I got to see him was sleeping next to him every for the last month of his life while he was paralyzed from prostate cancer. I wished I could have done anything else with him. I didn't know the last time we went for a walk would be the last time. Or the last time we went fishing or played pool would be the last. He chose to drink excessively everyday, "enjoy life" with his new wife, and not to take care of himself and his health decided for both of us. I decided that I never wanted anyone to go through that pain that I felt the way that I lost him. And I'm sure if your family had the choice, they would choose you at your best instead of you burning the candle at both ends. You're all on the same team. How you choose to play the last quarter of the game is up to you
Awesome video dude, you really inspire me. Im on day 4 now and Im feeling great, motivated, business ideas are becoming reality which Ive been puttin on hold for months. Thank you. Also, Ive been wondering about the ringing in my ears being Tinitus but having you mention it I guess its a matter of time that it also disappears. I fear the evenings though and keep strong with netflix.
I genuinely appreciate the love! I'm not qualified to comment professionally on Tinnitus, but I will say that everything I talk about is simply personal experience and also from the experience of many other members. I would strongly suggest staying on top of those to-do lists, and business plans. When we start looking to distractions (like TV) to tire us out, it leaves us feeling empty and wanting MORE...of something. Make sure to include exercise to your daily recipe for success and work on limiting your daily stress. Think of stress like an unwanted ingredient to a recipe like too much salt and sugar. Once you put it in, it's hard or nearly impossible to take it out. Stay in touch. Come to our Livestreams every Friday/Sunday (and some Wednesdays). Turn on your notifications please so you get the alerts. A community is nothing without quality people Max!
@@GettingSoberAgain Hi bud, I do watch your live streams after the fact that they were live as I am 7 hours ahead of you guys in the US. Exercise is a hurdle for me as I am a heavy procrastinator and put things on hold ("ahhh, Ill do this tomorrow") if you know what I mean. I do however feel some slight improvement in the ears on day 7 right now, apparently sinus problems also cause ears to ring slightly, and my sinus problems were heavily exacerbated especially when I took to beer or wine. Thank you so much for the support though, hopefully I can join a live stream and stay up a little later than usual! Take Care!!!
How are you doing Max H? Keep striving to improve yourself. Please use the search function in YT to find [ trained, official ] medical people who give advice on how to manage the disease of tinitis.
@@kyleshimko3708 Of course! It's more fun than way! A lot of people who are just starting out like to binge watch our videos and leave comments as they do. Don't forget, a video a day keeps the cravings away! Click here to watch our NEWEST videos on sobriety! ruclips.net/p/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt
you get sober for yourself first and foremost. it's kind of like "what if my husband doesn't want to eat better, or go to church, or exercise".... that's entirely up to him and the consequences are his to deal with. but by setting the example, slowly but surely you will start to influence him to make more healthy lifestyle changes. in the end, we also have to decide if the people in our lives are on the same journey. and if your life is heading down a road of health, and they choose to stay sick, at what point do you decide to stay with that person?
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I woke up so physically sick this morning I had to go out and buy some beers. The goal isn't even to get drunk, it's to get a few hours of sleep and not be vomiting. I feel if I can keep tapering down the withdrawal won't be so bad. Please send prayers and support
How's it going mate. I know that feeling all to well. I hate the heart palpitations and feeling your hearts going to explode. I'm tampering and down to half a 4% bottle. The problem with me and probably the same for you is once we get the taste of that thirst drink it becomes an unquenchable thirst and then all bets are of until we pass out. So what I did is I started drinking around 10am 2 hours after waking up as I would still be topped up. I knew once I drank that would be it for the whole day so the next day I started at 11am, then the next midday and so forth until I got to the evening hours. Also if you can towards the latter stages I went from 5% cider to 4.5% cider. Now I'm on my last bit of 4% cider in the evening. Obviously those early hours sober feel your head with videos like this which you are doing. Sober Leon is another good you tuber. Good luck and God bless. We can do it!
Day 16 👏I have zero desire to drink. I was SO sick of waking up daily with self loathing, that I couldn’t continue on that path.
Excellent. Have you remained committed?
@@arisaga822 yes! 3 months in as of the 12th🙌
@@teribunker5223 Outstanding!
I made the decision not to buy any today. It's almost 8pm and I'm making the decision not to buy any tonight. But like I said, the big test will be tomorrow night after work. If its a bad night, I'll want to "relax". If it's a decent night, I'll want to "celebrate". Who am I kidding....every night will be a tough night. But I'm gonna give it my all. Good luck to you and everyone else!
"No matter what, I will not drink." It will be shitty, it will be stressful. At some point you will have to make the decision to just say no, and go to sleep lol. Just think about future you and how STOKED you're going to be in the morning when you wake up without a hangover! you might even be able to take a nap before your shift =)
Stay strong, first few days are tough, but you can do it!
Each day gets more rewarding. When I was a roofer I was stressed and chose to drink more.
@@veteranfetusdiego5898 I had to completely get out of stressful jobs, I agree
@@veteranfetusdiego5898 I hear you dude, I had, and still have lots of triggers etc and used booze as way to escape, bit the problems are still there and just felt worse. Not drinking is the way to go and just learning to deal with life as it happens. Good to met you. Stay safe👊🇦🇺
I had 12 days yesterday, and drank last night. But I picked it right back up today, and I’m binge watching your videos. Thank you for sharing. You make a difference.
Well it's all practice until you become a pro 💪🏽. Be patient with yourself. Episode 87. The 3 P's
Which episode is your favorite so far??
Keep striving to improve yourself West Kootenay Wild
Great video!!!
I'm currently 8 months sober, out of rehab. I drank almost everyday for 50 plus years. Started in my teens, as a musician. Guitar & vocalist. Spent about 10 years on the road with different bands.
Alot of drinking, drugging & partying.
I'll be 64 next month. I'm fortunate to still be alive. But, speaking of parents. My mom was a major alcoholic. Unfortunately, she succumbed to alcohol at the age of 49, in her apartment.
She wanted to see her 50th birthday so bad.
QUIT WHILE YOU'RE AHEAD!!!
IT'S A NASTY ROAD... ESPECIALLY, TOWARDS THE END...
Hello Anthony S. Keep striving to improve yourself
Great video! I don't drink. I don't drink. I don't drink...
Made it to Day 9. I'm feeling great! Breaking up with alcohol was easy, but the temptations are hard as hell. I've learned how to be patient with the journey that I'm in. So glad that I'm keeping myself focused on my sobriety. I don't wanna ever pick up a bottle or a drink again.
This makes my heart happy :):):)
@@GettingSoberAgain Me too! Definitely. After 14 years of drinking on and off excessively, I don't want that mess in my body. Your channel and two reddit groups that focus on addiction recovery were the first ones I started visiting when my acid reflux was getting bad. It was all due to my alcohol addiction and combining with big portions of foods. Now, I'm reversing the additional damages of my body. Your channel and r/alcoholism & r/stopdrinking saved my life. Thank you for this, man! I really appreciate that. Your videos made me think about a lot of things and about forgiving myself. I'm absolutely grateful!
@@gwillis01 Thank you! Will do my best. 😃
After months of traversing this internet channel in sober-space I was offered a job yesterday and I have realised that going back to work after a lockdown redundancy from my last employer will be so different going in with the new clarity.. a quick calculation also tells me that quitting drinking and smoking and contraband meanwhile is equivalent to at least a £350 /$480 per month pay rise .. now that feels quite clever already...
🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊 congrats on your new job too!! What kind of job/hours we talking?
@@GettingSoberAgain 40 hrs meter reading gas and elec. No office meetings no boss or supervision all work is beamed to the phone with flexi hours over 6 days and company van/fuel..so a lot of independence and working alone but visiting people all day.. plus you're walking 30/40 miles a week so super healthy outdoors too
@@Nat.Dialogue no boss?!?! Hell yeah!!!🎊🥳🎊🥳
Just started on my journey to break up with alcohol I'm 57 now and looking to get away from the habit which is slowly but surely making me sicker. Thank you for the guidance Jay loving your down to earth style yet all the great information you give.
First I'm very sorry about your fathers passing. I began to drink more after my dads death in 2007. In 2017 I had prostate cancer and had surgery and while successful (Praise God) left me without my manhood. This gave me a reason to go on the pity party wagon especially around woman and drink daily. Once I retired and had all this time on my hands, a good look in the mirror and if I wanted to enjoy my final days I knew I had to get off that pity wagon. The result are awesome. I avoid the daily trip to the bar but stop in once every couple weeks on Saturday and order my tall tonic water/2 slices of lemon no ice ($2.00 + $1.00 tip) and have a great time with people. The conversation is no longer about I, I, I, me, me, me but now I listen and enjoy and in a half hour I am home. Happy and sober.
That sounds like a healthy routine and an inspiration for others! Thanks for checking in Paul!
Stoped smoking cigarettes mid January, two weeks later quit smoking weed and going on 6 weeks alcohol free... Its been a strugle but my mind gets a little more clearer every day... Most sober ive been in 14 years.
Oh wow, that sounds like you're now addicted to quitting lol. You are truly an inspiration, and I hope for you and our other subscribers that you continue your journey, and continue to be an inspiration to all of us. Please continue to comment on future episodes and keep us updated with your progress, and stay blessed. It all gets better from here.
@@GettingSoberAgain thank you for the encouragement! Appreciate all the content and what you're doing. Trying to really pick myself apart and find at least 1 and habbit to quit each month and replace with a good habit has really been helping me stay focused.
@@jakeleroy3186 you got it!! With your understanding, I have faith and confidence that you will succeed🦉
Very excellent!!
6 weeks, Gold! I hope to get there soon, one day at a time 👊🏆
I realise that the growing popularity of the channel will eventually make your comment responses impractical and overwhelming so in the meantime thanks for the name check Selecter!
My pleasure. Happy to do it. And I will do it as long as I possibly can :)
I am saving a lot of money from not buying alcohol thanks to you! I will support your patreon!
Nice work and congrats! It's crazy how much you can save not hitting da booze. And good cause to chip into this site, I did the same. Good to see it growing 👍
Hello Social Media Services. How are you doing? Keep striving to improve yourself
Been sober almost 75 days I just started watching you. I think you are great I think you are really going to help me on my journey
I think you're are awesome and that you are going to help US on OUR journey 😎
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I sound a lot like your buddy currently, but I'm your height and used to be (and should be!) your weight. F***ing drinking 6-8 craft beers a night for 5 years will do that I guess. Trying to get back there, but for right now my main focus is just getting back into running and staying sober. Back to day 5 of being sober and exercising, and I'm ready to tackle this weekend!
Oh man....my cardio was garbage 5 months ago lol. Part of the journey! Cheers
I am a runner too. It REALLY helps the sober journey. Good luck! 🏃
Just found your channel on my 4th day. Thank you for sharing yourself so frankly. I like the way you address the issues head on.
Welcome
You have hit exactly the right channel at exactly the right time
Good to have you here!
Thank you Barbara! You are in company, look at all the support you're getting already! I might cry again 😭🤗
Keep it up Barbara!
There are so many memories I don't have because of drinking. You are right, time is the only real currency and the memory of time well spent is like the receipt, but time spent on alcohol is like throwing money at a stripper, there is no receipt.
Great PHILOSOPHY Ronnie!
Day 12 sober today! I'm so thankful for Jae and this channel! So inspiring and no judgement. That's important! ❤️
I just love all of your videos! Your personality is so magnetic. 😁❤
You're the best!
Hello Simone A. How are you doing? Keep striving to improve yourself
Omg I am here in pain. The body aches. The chills. The sweats. Stomach turning. Hugging the toilet. If I go through hell I will keep on going. All day felt like hell. Decided to express what I am going through at day № 9.
let this be the light that guides the way for you:
Quitting Alcohol won't open the gates of heaven & Let you in , but it will open the gates of hell & Let you out .....
I'm just taking a break from it, but the one thing I've noticed is that I'm eating more since I stopped four days ago.
Well....you were in consumption mode. Time to retool a few things. You didn't JUST subtract the drink. You subtracted a chemical imbalance, calories, forced dopamine release. Be patient
Good point about being a better son bro, im on the same pages. I made the same promise. And dude we are a great community because of you champ, we all owe you and you have created this, be proud! Keep the vids coming and have a great weekend bro, stay safe
That's amazing to hear! I'm sure you mum is and will be continuing to count her blessing 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thank you for the positivity. Had 6 years sober, but stopped being of service to others and stopped my 12 step program. I have today and the past 8 days of sobriety. So blessed that my higher power gave me another opportunity!! Thanks for the videos!! 1 day at a time my friend. BTW love your channel
Thanks Tim! For whatever reason you comment just now came thru! I hope you were able to make it thru the last few days. Keep me posted :)
@@GettingSoberAgain Still sober!! Love your videos!!
@@timcampbell8341 big flex 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🥳🥳🥳
Today is my first day of no beer in many years. I am going for five days in a row, and then go from there.
Oh wow!!! Well you certainly have my blessings, and I'm sure the blessings of everybody else in this community! You will not drink for 5 days if you say you will not drink for 5 days. One of the funny things about sobriety is if we treat it like a job oh, we tend to find out really quick that we are bad employees, and an even worse boss! I would like for you to comment your progress everyday so that you have some form of accountability and transparency that will hopefully give you the inspiration that you're looking forward to get through these very tough first few days!
@@GettingSoberAgain Thanks J, I will keep you posted on my progress.
How are you doing Walter B? Keep striving to improve yourself
I have 15 days sober today. These videos are great and so helpful. I can't say enough good things about them. I was a daily binge drinker. Not uncommon for me to lut away a case of beer a day during the week and then on the weekends add a liter of vodka into the mix. My sobriety date is April 8th 2024. In just 2 weeks I already feel fantastic. But for the grace of God go I.
This is a beautiful update! thank you for sharing Ron!
Just want to say I love you brother and couldn't be more thankful for these videos. My father passed away from the exact same way as yours and I know how hard that could be. I've been struggling with alcohol for 13 years of my life and I battle with it everyday. I'm turning 34 and I just have had enough and ready for legit change. Thank you for making these because they give some like me positivity. So thank you.
❤️😭❤️😭 let's keep this sober life going! Time to stop the generational trauma!!
Day 9. I’m finding this so helpful and informative and it really makes me feel I’m not alone. I never considered the relationship with self before and everything you say absolutely chimes. My relationship has been smashed for over a year. Miserable every day. This time it won’t be different - took me 365 attempts to learn that! Madness!
Now after an emotional week I’m starting to find me again in all that rubble. I will learn to love myself. I’m 56 and I don’t think I ever really have
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I’ve been sober for 6 weeks now and I came across your videos and I love them!!! Thank you it’s definitely helpful 😊
That's the goal! thank you for your positivity!
Click here to BINGE watch another one of our videos 😀
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Comment for algorithm because this channel is helping so many people
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thank you for being a voice to so many of my feelings.
Maybe in the next life we will relate on more positive topics...
But I'm happy to be here in this one with you :):):)
I'm using Quitzilla too now (:
Awesome!
I am trying to go sober. I really fucked up stomach last year and gained 45 pounds do you alcohol. I did walk almost 12 miles today. Was outside from noon to 10 pm.
10 hours?!?! Sounds like fun. People just forget to have fun anymore
Wow, that's a a hell of a walk! Keep it up 👊
Wow! Good job! Keep it up! Walking is the best! I 💜 it!
Hello. I here what your saying about wanting to be there for your family. By the way sorry to here about your dad. One of the reasons I quit drinking was because of so much going on in my life. I need to be there for everyone. One of the things when you get older is people in your family start leaving the earth plane. My sister is terminally ill in the hospital with cancer. Also she is in Australia so its so hard cause I can't be there for her. I can't even get a flight because of the pandemic. My mom is in a nursing home with Parkinson's and is immobile and very hard to understand because the disease has taken over. So I have a little bit of wait on my shoulders right now with no other siblings to help. But one thing I've learned is death is part of life and we have to learned to deal with it as best we can. Generally speaking I'm very happy and positive in life and deal with these things one day at a time. I'm on day 7 bro!!!! And staying strong. Thank you for giving me someone to communicate with. Love listening to your stories. Cheers bud!!!
Oh man Chuck that's a lot to digest and I thank you for sharing. Everyones story and journies are inspiring wells of strength. You are my last response of the night and I will include you in my last prayer of the evening. May you be strong and may god give you the strength and the courage you need to see this mission through got not only yourself, but those around you. 🙏🏽 Amen brother
That's a lot of grief to bear and you are showing an awful lot of strength and philosophical reason in the face of it ..that is not easy and has to be respected, sir
What a tough time this is for you. I admire your fortitude. Bless you, dear man.
I wanted my boyfriend to take 3 months off drinking with me and it turned into a 1 year battle which just ended in a breakup.
I've been sober 56 days going for the rest of the year. Hoping he has a change of heart but for now it's something I have to do for myself, by myself. I wish he broke up with alcohol first lol he's such a good pool player. Sounds just like the guy you were describing ❤️
How are you holding up?
I am breaking up with the bottle TODAY
Well great because I have an episode called "Are you getting sober on a Monday?" ruclips.net/video/7NoEWbVdh4I/видео.html
Please also watch episode 103 "Preparing for Sobriety" ruclips.net/video/3QUxIW8X5bA/видео.html
How are you doing Woodymaise? Keep striving to improve yourself
As someone who has a lot less time ahead of me than behind me, I knew that my quality of life was at a breaking point from all the poison I was pouring into my body. When you said, “The only currency we have is time”, I immediately understood what that meant… alcohol was bankrupting my future. I am currently in a slow detox due to the sheer amount that I was drinking (at home, not a bar drinker). Let me tell you, measuring out how much I was drinking for a baseline was a real eye opener! Note to future self: here comes a sober me
Lookout future! 🌎 🦪
❤❤❤ Tomorrow is day one...again for me. Im just tired of being sick and tired. At the point where it takes forever (like 6 beers) to even get a buzz and its just not worth my time, health, energy or headspace to keep trying. I have 5 beers left and once they're gone, Im done. 😊
Trying but seems like I keep failing. The when is what kills me. That 5 o’clock after work gas station stoo
Going on 3 weeks, the weekends seem harder, more tempting...still thinking about having some, which will leave to some more...
YOUR AWSOME ,,, MY LAST DAY OF ANY USEING WAS 4. 20. 24. 😊😊😊😊😊 I WATCH YOUR VIDEOS FOR STRENGTH WHEN I NEED IT. YOUR IN MY PRAYERS THANK YOU
Great video!
Thanks bro! Appreciate ya
I'm tired of being overweight tired of drinking all my days I'm gonna start today And I go to the gym and keep my mind off drinking❤
Keep us updated!
I need to stop. It has made my anxiety worse. I stopped drinking for a year and then have been binge drinking at least 4 days of the week. I say I will stop drinking and then I start to feel really good! & then I think wow this was a great day I’m gona celebrate with drinks smh
Classic loop. You're aware of what's happening, so now, it's on YOU to decide to walk away. The cravings aren't permanent. There DOES come a day when you don't crave alcohol anymore. Think of all the things you're hopefully not addicted to: Meth, Pills, Coke, Weed, whatever.... If you feel NOTHING for them, You will also feel NOTHING for alcohol other than it's an old associate who you no longer associate with anymore!
Yes the inhibitions are in place for a reason. When I drink- mine are gone. Gosh the things I would say and never mind what I did. Luckily I never got a DUI- not to say I never drove drunk because I did. Oh- so much more productive without alcohol. Oh the apologies- don’t miss those. I was fantasizing about a night of drinking but now I’m liking this No idea. Good ideas and great video.
I just passed one week yesterday. Been a very productive week. Relaxing has been a bit challenging but I'm getting used to it.
Great job! Be mindful not to burn out on sobriety. You will get tired. You will get grumpy. You will experience all of the emotions and more. Be kind to yourself and be patient with this JOURNEY. It's not a destination, and it's not a task on your todo list. It's practicing discipline and restraint until its no longer an issue. If you're not there yet, then KEEP GOING! It get's easier
Finding our passion...you definitely found yours!🙏
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Three days so far and looking forward to tomorrow and the next...Everyday after work liquor store before going home for 15 years...Lost my woman to end stage liver disease she was only 37... if that wasn't sad enough I still continue to drink to numb the pain...You would think that her dying would do the trick...That's how much alcohol has a hold on you...Thank you for helping with the path to take💯
You're a real one! keep your head up
I don't have a drinking problem yet but I like watching your videos they're entertaining.
Crossover appeal?! Haha thanks brother
I never get tired of this video. Thankyou Jae for helping me get sober…again
Awwww thanks Sadie!! It's great to hear from you. How was your Sunday ???
@@GettingSoberAgain it was really nice. Worked out in the morning while binge watching your videos and just relaxed the rest of the day. Hope you had a blest weekend as well. I will be listening to more of your videos while at work today. I never get sick of them🙏😻
@@sadiej5281 NEVER???? 🥰🥰🥰 I'm glad you're staying so productive :):):)
In off to the gym myself!
YOUE VIDEOS HELP ME VERY MUCH.
That's what it's all about! Do you have a sober streak going?
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Not only do I make the videos, but I'm up at 630 am responding to your comment on a Saturday 💜
In my humble opinion, the fourth useful P is persistence.
Thank you for the emotional moment. Made a big deal.
Day 11 here and never picking up again. Your videos make me know it is okay! It will be okay
You will be ok! Just listen to that voice that tells you which way to go, what you should do, and what you should stay away from 🫂
Suggestion Jae: Get a PO box so we can send you stuff. 🎉
Lol I paid for a PO box for 2 years. People stopped sending stuff. 😭
But anyone is welcome to send a donation to help support the work we do 😁
But most people don't do that either 😭
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Jay you're truly inspiring!!
Alexa, that's very amazing of you to say! I'm very happy that you stop by to pay such a lovely compliment. Please don't be a stranger :)
How are you doing Alexia I ? Keep striving to improve yourself
Getting there
Dude, your channel is soo good and motivating. You have such a good approach. Thank you for caring about us that struggle 🙏😊
@@blonka123 "Be the change you wish to see in the world" ♥️
TRUTH!! WOW!
BOOM!! POW!!
That's true I'll try it out hey. From Minnesota
Just wanted to say I'm so happy your YT got suggested to me, been struggling mightily with my drinking, was sober 8 months than fell off hard, trying again and it's a battle
Good to have you! I'd like you to stay in touch and update us on your journey. We have some very supportive people on the comments :)
@@GettingSoberAgain Definitely I'll keep in touch, again thank you for being here
All here to help you on your journey, as jae says, just reach out, it's a great community here and tons of support 👊🤝
@@bigrus0078 can't begin to explain how much it means to me, thank you!
@@obichriskenobi1479 no worries! The videos, jae and everyone helped me find my footing, and, it's a great place to get support! Stay safe 👍
These videos help so much. Thank you.
Glad you like them! Binge watch them all, I'll respond to your comments too!
Man, you are so full of positive energy! I love the videos!! Your real and funny…🤣Going to try that counter app…see how that goes, keep up the good work😀
Awww you're too kind! Come back and leave comments like that anytime 🖤♥️🖤♥️
How are you doing Leticia R ? Keep striving to improve yourself
I'm ashamed to admit it but alcohol has been my most cherished relationship. I went through alot trauma and abuse as a child. I have issues trusting people. Alcohol has always been there to numb that pain. I've been drinking hard for 27 yrs. My marriage only lasted 14 yrs. Alcohol has been an abusive boyfriend that I keep trying to change so I don't have to let him go. I've been with him nearly 3/4 of my life. I just don't know how to live without him.
I am 2 days into gsa ... Thanks for an excellent buddy of work, that is still ongoing. I also have sworn off aa 4 years ago, due to gossiping, man-eating deceptive women, and backstabbing alcoholics. This material is life saving. Thank you!!!
Some locations are certainly better than others for AA. The most important thing is that you get sober. How you do it is up to you!
So sorry about your Dad ❤ it’s so hard to lose your folks. Sending thoughts of comfort. Thank you for your brave channel, because you really are! Day 25! Yay!
Thank you so much!
i’m not sober. but i know i need to be.
I love your channel. It’s been very helpful in my journey of sobriety. I think I have watched and liked almost all your videos. Hoping with the money I save being sober I can join your Patreon!
I’m currently 24 days sober and starting to feel so much better mentally and physically.
I look forward to you being your best and spreading the love however, whenever, and to whomever you decide to bless 🙏🏼😇❤️
I stopped drinking for myself and nobody else ✔️
Very good. It was my first time seeing your video
Here's the main playlist of episodes so you can check out more when you're ready 👍
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Great video!! I’m more focused myself on my health and my well being of my mind. Trying to live a better lifestyle not just for myself but more importantly for my babies. Day 20 of no alcohol and I’m eating healthier and also doing a lot for myself, mentally. I’ve cutt off a lot of people especially the ones that where more negative in my life (toxic people). Everything is going amazing it’s a night and day difference. I’m not so anxious, I’m calm, my confidence in myself is back and I’m even looking Way better too, which is nice to see haha but overall I’m really seeing how much alcohol was seriously affecting me in every way of my life.
I’m done with my relationship with alcohol. Point. Blank. Period.
I might download that app too lol
Have a great day brother!
The light at the end of the tunnel...I'm so happy to hear of all of these amazing improvements 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Hello African Sioux. How are you doing? Keep striving to improve yourself
Thank you for your videos! ❤
Thanks for watching!
Here's the playlist to our most recent episodes!
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Thank you for your story. I'm at that point now and just want to get the gorilla out of the room. I have so many things that I want to do and alcohol just gets in the way.
Make sure you bookmark our main episode playlist
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I’m making the decision today to get sober…. Again. Day 1. Thank you for these videos! They are incredibly helpful for me.
It's not important how many times we fall down, but how many times we get up!
@@GettingSoberAgain thank you. I’m more determined than ever. Just dumped the remaining alcohol in my house down the drain. I feel I have a pretty solid plan. Thank you again for your videos!
You're helping me see things from your point of view. I am rotting myself from the inside out. For many yrs I thought was doing okay by working out hard, challenging myself to do things I thought i couldn't like; skiing, mountain biking, cross country running, and other challenges, yet I was drinking and feeling good about myself for challenging myself. Like you said on one of your videos, we can't be doing both. My drinking finally caught with me, I can't lose the tummy fat and I am always angry if I am not drinking. I don't do what i love doing like woodworking, I can't connect with my kids like I would love to. I must challenge myself to start being sober at least for today. I have challenged myself with everything else but the challenge to stay sober. I did the Manitou Steps in Colorado, Springs (2,744 steps) last summer, when I made to the top, I told myself I AM GOING TO STOP DRINKING. I didn't, I will keep challenging myself. I want to know what it feels like to be sober and completely clean. Thank you for your time! 🥊✌
Practice makes PROGRESS!!! If you can do all of that, you can certainly do this.
I'll share this with you: when my dad passed away, I hadn't seen him for the last 10 years of his life. I had resentment towards him and he drank more than he should. The last time I got to see him was sleeping next to him every for the last month of his life while he was paralyzed from prostate cancer.
I wished I could have done anything else with him. I didn't know the last time we went for a walk would be the last time. Or the last time we went fishing or played pool would be the last. He chose to drink excessively everyday, "enjoy life" with his new wife, and not to take care of himself and his health decided for both of us.
I decided that I never wanted anyone to go through that pain that I felt the way that I lost him. And I'm sure if your family had the choice, they would choose you at your best instead of you burning the candle at both ends. You're all on the same team. How you choose to play the last quarter of the game is up to you
Jae it’s awesome watching your old videos to see how far you’ve come and now much you’re doing for yourself and others. 💪🏻💙🙂
I certainly appreciate that! That's the beauty of the vlog format, I can go back and look at my progress instead of just before and after pictures 💅
I have saved 1460$ not drinking and 33,090 calories ha ha ha anyway. Your videos really encourage me
You're basically a brand new person!!!! ❤️🧡💛🩵💙💜🩷🤍
💛 your video help a lot
Glad you think so!
Me breaking up with my guy Jim Beam tonight. I literally swore at him and told him to eff off with my last drink
Kick rocks Jim!
Awesome video dude, you really inspire me. Im on day 4 now and Im feeling great, motivated, business ideas are becoming reality which Ive been puttin on hold for months. Thank you. Also, Ive been wondering about the ringing in my ears being Tinitus but having you mention it I guess its a matter of time that it also disappears. I fear the evenings though and keep strong with netflix.
I genuinely appreciate the love! I'm not qualified to comment professionally on Tinnitus, but I will say that everything I talk about is simply personal experience and also from the experience of many other members.
I would strongly suggest staying on top of those to-do lists, and business plans. When we start looking to distractions (like TV) to tire us out, it leaves us feeling empty and wanting MORE...of something.
Make sure to include exercise to your daily recipe for success and work on limiting your daily stress. Think of stress like an unwanted ingredient to a recipe like too much salt and sugar. Once you put it in, it's hard or nearly impossible to take it out.
Stay in touch. Come to our Livestreams every Friday/Sunday (and some Wednesdays). Turn on your notifications please so you get the alerts. A community is nothing without quality people Max!
@@GettingSoberAgain Hi bud, I do watch your live streams after the fact that they were live as I am 7 hours ahead of you guys in the US.
Exercise is a hurdle for me as I am a heavy procrastinator and put things on hold ("ahhh, Ill do this tomorrow") if you know what I mean.
I do however feel some slight improvement in the ears on day 7 right now, apparently sinus problems also cause ears to ring slightly, and my sinus problems were heavily exacerbated especially when I took to beer or wine.
Thank you so much for the support though, hopefully I can join a live stream and stay up a little later than usual! Take Care!!!
How are you doing Max H? Keep striving to improve yourself. Please use the search function in YT to find [ trained, official ] medical people who give advice on how to manage the disease of tinitis.
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Remember, no one ever woke up and said “Man, I wish I drank last night and was hung over right now.” No one.
No one
Can I comment even though I’m just starting my journey?
@@kyleshimko3708 Of course! It's more fun than way!
A lot of people who are just starting out like to binge watch our videos and leave comments as they do.
Don't forget, a video a day keeps the cravings away!
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What if your husband doesn't want to get sober?
you get sober for yourself first and foremost. it's kind of like "what if my husband doesn't want to eat better, or go to church, or exercise".... that's entirely up to him and the consequences are his to deal with.
but by setting the example, slowly but surely you will start to influence him to make more healthy lifestyle changes.
in the end, we also have to decide if the people in our lives are on the same journey. and if your life is heading down a road of health, and they choose to stay sick, at what point do you decide to stay with that person?
This answered my question right on time❤
You're engaged, right?
No
@@GettingSoberAgain Oh, sorry, I thought you'd mentioned a fiancee in one of your earlier videos.
@@christineh.6465 I probably did when I was previously engaged. Watch episode 43 for more of an explanation.
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Dude..you don't look a day over 48 and a half..
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"Okay alcohol, I'll buy that eight ball because I know I have my habit under control..." 🫢
Sounds familiar 😅
@@GettingSoberAgain 🙃😜