Alcohol Addiction - My Story
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- In this video, I share my story with alcohol addiction from the beginning stages up until my current recovery period.
I want to continue sharing with you, and I hope you will find healing messages in these videos.
I love you, and I hope we can talk!
abby@myrestorativewellness.com
www.myrestorativewellness.com
Every day,
think as you wake up,
I am alive,
I have a precious human life,
And I'm not gonna waste it.
I guess I'm a lucky one because I don't struggle at all to stay sober and don't get strong cravings, but I know how easily I can return to drinking again if I just get drunk that once. I'm only 3 months in but I'm enjoying life without everything that comes along with drinking like: hangovers....guilt....shame.....wasting money....trouble with the law.....trouble with relationships.... the feeling of knowing you are doing the wrong thing for yourself....wasting time, the list goes on and on. I see the benefits far out way any positives of drinking alcohol and once you get your head around societal pressures I think it can be quite easy to stay away from this poison. Just do it people, you won't regret it at all!
shut the fuck up bitch ass.
I'm 59 years old. I started drinking young, like 15 years old. I never really drank every day. Just on the weekends. I seldom drank anything during the week, due to my job. But, this weekend drinking went on for 38 years. Then, in September 2013, I decided to completely stop drinking. I've stuck to my promise. I've not had even a small sip of alcohol in about 7 years. I'll never go back to drinking. In my youth is was fun to share drinks with friends and party. However, as I grew older, it was more me drinking by myself. It became depressing, so I gave it up, thankfully no detox required, I just stopped. It was easy for me because I was never addicted to the alcohol. Best of luck to you, alcohol is not needed to have a fun time.
Really brave to share this story. It gets better the longer you stay away from the bad stuff. Please continue the great work
Thank you for sharing your experience with alcohol. It sounds very similar to my story. After many relapses & me thinking I could learn to drink moderately,……I finally realized that was impossible for me. I am over 2 years sober now & I am so grateful & happy to have my life back in order . I hope everyone that is having problems with alcohol & is watching this video is inspired by it & realizes that there is hope to get sober & have a much better quality of life . 👍❤
Congratulations on your two month sobriety! You’ve got a whole life ahead of you and it is wonderful that you are starting at a young age. It’s never too early or late for anyone to get sober and get healthy. May God bless you and keep you safe and healthy. 🙏👍
Such a beautiful lady we alcoholics come in all different forms from young to old, I have so much to share on my own experiences but it would take a year to write it, god bless all people with addictions 9/10 usually are just kind gentle people who find it hard to fit in, so they lean on their addiction..
Needed this video! You know you have a problem when everyone is drinking coffe and you are still drinking wine. 🙅🏻♀️
You're amazing for putting this up! I See that it's a year old and I only hope you're doing even better now. Xoxoxo
Thank you! I am. I actually just had a child, and I couldn't be better!
Wow good story , can relate most to all of this from relationship to the daily use , right now trying to quit drinking and trying to drink mineral water to play tricks on my mind thinking im drunk and drinking . It's kind of working as of now going on 3 days of sober now . Wish me luck!
Renato Galvan I hope you return to being an alcoholic.
Nancy M what? Why fuck you that's rude
Renato Galvan aaAq
Thank you for sharing. It helps so much to hear others' paths. You sound insightful, articulate and compassionate.
one love girl.. the struggle is real.
It is very real, Manuel. I hope you are well.
11 years sober I was in hospital for 3 weeks,so I'll,weak,confused I had drips in me...it very hard it cheap,legal plays a big part of your life...watching my late mum die of brain cancer was so hard i,am glad I,am here....get help please 🙏...
I’m glad you are embracing life and hope you are still on the road of recovery. You are a beautiful and intelligent woman, keep up the good work!
Thank you, Lauren. I am. I have a 2-month old little girl, I just started part-time work again, and I'm surrounded by loving support.
I just turned 20 years old and it’s impossible to go more than one week without heavily drinking, I want to quit so bad not just for my health but also because of financial reasons. Drinking a 6 pack a day hurts the wallet.
We have a precious human life.We just have to understand that we are here for a limited period.
Rather than COUNT THE DAYS, just MAKE EACH DAY COUNT!
You are wise beyond your years.
Baby girl, thank you for this video! ❤ it might help me. I am a very functional alcoholic. Black out drunk 7 days a week & I can't stop. I've never experienced physical withdrawals, it's all mental. & I can't have just 1 or 2, it's all or nothing. My husband is getting sick of me, I'm sick of drinking every day! I don't want to be like this! 😢
Alcohol is THE WORST drug of all time. It's the only drug that can kill you in three different ways such as
1) acute alcohol poisoning,
2) chronic organ failure (cirhossis,liver/pancreas)
3) alcohol withdrawal (seizure/delerium tremons)
Going on three months myself thanks for your story
Keep 😁
Awesome job. Continue working through it. Finding those deeply rooted issues and acknowledging them is the hardest part.
I'm proud of you for getting help also it great be honest with your I support you Abby never give up believe in your self
Great story! I agree with you, that sobriety shouldn't feel like a job. It certainly felt that way to me during my first year of recovery. Thanks for sharing.
It gets really scary when you become indifferent. When you know you can't consume alcohol normally and yet you don't care
Absolutely. When I drank every day to the point of drunkenness, I knew how much I was drinking compared to the others around me and I didn't care. I used to compete with other men whom I was drinking with too. Some found it impressive that such a tiny young woman could throw back so many drinks. But it's nothing to be proud of anymore, for me at least.
That was my problem up until 10 days ago. I didn't care if I lived or died. Years and years of drinking, even during treatment. My body is struggling now that I'm sober..
Thank you very much for your honesty and kindness. You touched my soul. I just relapsed on Porn Addiction. Feel like shit, but you help me right now. Greetings from Germany
I glad you getting help because my dad had a problem with it and died from it when turned 21 alcohol was friend
Just saw this, great approach to recovery. I like how you are making a lifestyle change and not putting all this stress of goals etc on you. Wish you would update with new vids. Hope your journey is still going strong.
I'm 39 days sober.
Thank you so much for this video, I relate to this so much. I cried.
Lorraine Linneman I’m so glad it helped you. I’m working on my fourth month of sobriety currently. Couldn’t be happier to be rid of alcohol. 🙏 life is clear & feeling my feelings is easier.
Awesome, keep going,4.6 months free of alcohol for me
Thank you for this video. You express yourself clearly, and what you have to say is very helpful. I see it is 2 years old; I hope you are doing well.
Thank you for sharing, wow, the guy at the liquor store! That was great!
Thank you for sharing this! It helped a lot.
Thank you for sharing your story 🙏🏻💕
Good for you! The liquor store dude was kind of a homie too. He could have kept quiet and made money off of your addiction, but he instead voiced his concerns.
my god. she's beautiful.
How do I quit drinking and quit smoking very nice girl you don't need alcohol neither does anybody else in this world it's garbage
When u can quit u don’t want to... but when u want to quit u can’t 😢
Chantelle Hart girl, I’ve been in some dark places with booze. I’ve blacked out for nights on end, wet the bed, slept with people I never would have even spoken to otherwise, been violent, and more. I understand the struggle and I understand how alcohol can change your entire way of being. If you really are DONE, then you’re done. I’m just about two months sober currently and I’m never going back. It’s too much of a risk and it’s never worth it. Alcohol has the potential to destroy. It robs you of YOU. It’s never worth it to me. Never.
Yh but did u have a support network round u to help cos I literally have nothing just come out a really controlling abusive relationship and using the drink to self medicate
Chantelle Hart I didn’t really have a lot of support. Watch some of my more recent videos hun. And try to find a women’s AA group you can maybe get to once or twice a week. I would recommend surrounding yourself with people who get it. Don’t just isolate yourself. Be with others. Lean on others. You’re definitely not alone.
Yh but I actually don’t have anyone thanks for your advice tho hun x
Chantelle Hart can you find a local group? You could get a sponsor there and this way you won’t feel so alone in this. I so want you to feel loved & supported.
im 2 months sober since january 1st im never gonna drink again no relapses this time i wasted half a decade and took people away from me.
She sure doesn’t have issues of self ego still in full force I pray she’ll be part of the one pct that gets it this early in you should do a lot more listening and identifying
0:18 My problem with 'I dont put any mind-altering substances into my body...' is that the statement doesn't make sense, partly because opening the front door and going for a walk is mind-altering. What are both edges (for example: is running 'mind-altering', is food, is sex?) of your description of 'mind-altering' ? Thanks.
I think there’s a clear distinction between drunkenness and going for a walk on the body. Almost unarguable.
I needed to watch this... Thank you
Thank you for posting this
Bless ur heart my dear
Been struggling for a few years. I don’t drink every day but when I drink it’s like binge drinking it will lass for 2-3 days smh I was a week sober but fucked up last night but I got this
Yessss girl, just keep going! Throw away the guilt and try to identify what’s causing you to want to binge. Are you anxious? Sad? Feeling incomplete or unfulfilled? We all have triggers. But you’re doing well, just stay the course! Here for you. ♥️
I just watched your video and I really relate to your story. Really struggling with alcohol addiction right now and I'm around your age. Well done for deciding to get sober. I'm very musical and enjoy writing too but alcohol is just blocking out any opportunities I have right now. If you want to add me on Facebook just for a chat I would be truly grateful. All the way from Northern Ireland lol. Vicky McCurdy.
25 days sober and rest of my life to go
Trueeeeee
Thank you. What do you feel about states legalizing marywanna?
Mark Brown Honestly, never seen a bad experience with it. Personally, it’s not for me. But I don’t know much negativity, if any, associated with marijuana.
@@abby_stewart other than it turns people into lazy assholes?
hope your well :)
Cool
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So many programs out there that promise you'll quit drinking from one day to the next and feel great for the rest of your life. Listen, Steffon Barkload's Quit Drinking Forever takes a lighter, safer approach which you decide to go with at your own pace. Best shortcut I go’ogled that only took days to rewire my brain to continually experience mental peace.
you are beautiful, love your nails :D
watching from kenya
It great to face your addition head on honeaty
I agree ,too pretty to have drink problems.
Good for you. Try watching ASMR videos they help you relax.
I've been watching ASMR videos for several years now and find them super helpful for anxiety. I have a few favorites, including Maria - Gentlewhispering! ;-)
Good job, 45 days here in CA. Single? Lol
Body needs 300 days for brain to rewire back to healthy
Mine took 3 years.😆 Seriously, I'm 17 years sober and the first three was a haze.
@@rickp3753 why a haze ?
@@pcos3607 It's hard to explain but I was so warped by alcohol, I wasn't thinking straight. I didn't get sick over night and I didn't get well over night either.
i dont trust people who dont drink
x..2nice4life..y that's unfortunate 😞
x..2nice4life..y This isn't to put you down, but maybe you are scared to hangout with people who don't drink for fear of being judged. If you surround yourself with people who share the same behaviors as you, you have no reason to question those behaviors. People who don't use anything mind altering probably are doing so so they can grow and focus on more important things. Not to say alcohol can't be used appropriately. But many do not. If you drink alcohol it should not be the focus of your fun. Coming from someone who is about to go into alcohol detox, it can get out of control pretty quickly.
Things can definitely get out of control with alcohol. Thank you for commenting. I was most definitely using it to escape a life I wasn't happy with, feelings I couldn't understand, and a marriage I wasn't happy in. We all have our reasons and our potion of choice. But for real healing, we can't simply abstain from alcohol, I've learned.
Torture and enslavement is a good way to say it
Sorry I was drunk while writing that hehe
I am almost 40 days sober from alcohol and I am so happy I found the path to sobriety. So happy she spotted this behavior so early and has given herself a long and happy path!! Congratulations to anyone who has been sober for a day or even a few hours. It's a tough path but really worth it.
hello i do hope that ur still doing well wv ur sobriety this woman is very good and helping me wv by sobriety im 40 days sober 2mrow im always thinking about drink but I'm trying my best not 2 drink and wen i really wanna drink i just try and fight it
and try not 2 go to t shop 2 get it just stay indoors and don't leave my flat its not easy its hard work 4 an alcoholic but it can be done
How did you do it
@karissans8209 I realized that I was going to lose the only person who stood by my side through everything. He has been the only man in my life who knew I could do better and so I listened. I hated who I was at that point in my life and there really was only 1 left thing to try
...now it is almost 4 yrs sober and I am getting married.
2 months sober for me as well. I went through the cycles too. After a month or a few weeks of no drinking I would convince myself I could moderately drink. Then it would just spiral completely out of control. Over and over again. First time in my life I finally opened up and am seeking help. Each day is different, sobriety sure is a journey. What keeps me away is reflecting back on all the damage I have caused and the HORRIBLE withdrawal phase. That alone is enough to never look back. Slowly discovering the real me. Thank you for this! It is very comforting to know that you are not alone!!! 💕
I love this ❤
I'm 8 days sober. I really needed this. ❤
Seen your post and hope your keeping up the good work. If you've slipped you have my support and just keep trying. I'm doing the same myself.
Hope you're OK still I'm the same battling these demons were better than this we need help off each other it helps so much no one understands more than a person going through the same addiction
@@mrnocomment2576 Hi Mr No, how you doing? I hope your having a good day and your heads in a good space.
Go to AA meetings. They helped me a lot.
So glad to see your recovery and to know that there's another soul out there who is strong in life.
I'm recovering too . 17th day today and I've vowed never to walk down that ugly road ever again . Thank you very much for your support!!!!
My thoughts are with you. As a recovering alcohol who switched teams, returned to college and became a certified addictions counselor, the best advice I can give you is that the key to recovery is honesty. Addictions are all about escape, either from ourselves or our worlds. You can rebuild both as long as you are honest.
The key to recovery is living in the solution, instead of the problem! Go to meetings, clean house, and help others!
That’s a good perspective on this subject, thank you
I’ve been thru alcohol withdrawal at least a hundred times in my life maybe more. It’s starting to come on strong again right now. I’m so tired but I’m too afraid of the nightmares so I’m just staying up watching vids like this. It helps a little I guess… I took myself to the ER back in January and I can’t go through that again. I also just finished a nine month outpatient rehab program in August. Just gonna try and tough it out. Sorry for the the ramble and thanks for the vid.
Hugs 🤗
I have been there for sure. The last time I detoxed myself from alcohol was so bad. I couldn't sleep right for days and all of my muscles ached. But when I came through it....I knew if I tried again, that would be that. Hang in there sweetheart please. We got u if u need us and never be afraid to call an ambulance. Detox ain't no joke.
Be careful trying to detox from alcohol without medical assistance. The withdrawals can kill.
Wow. Amazing story. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I related so much. I've spent 10 years knowing I have to stop and haven't been able to. You inspired me a lot!!
I really like you and your story especially because you say you are before 30 and I can relate being around the same age. I have a few friends that are so dismissive about my problem because "you're too young for problems" lol. Leaves me nowhere to go and little do they know I'm a morning starter :( anyway well done and thanks for the video. I shall keep trying!
Thanks for sharing, I had a very chaotic life in and out of prison, drug dealing, violence etc but I came out of prison a few years ago and my family got me into a teen challenge rehab centre and I have now been sober for 20 months, God bless you. If anyone reads this and is struggling and feels they can't go on then phone a teen challenge centre and speak to someone. There is so much more to life and things can change and you CAN get better, stay safe people.
hello that's a very good comment uv done very good fair play 2 u rich its hard to get sober 4 some of us and then staying sober AA helped me 2 stop drinking but i get so far up as far as 2 t 6 months and i go bak out drinking but I'm not giving up I'm 40 days sober again tomorrow and I'm pleased wv that I'm always thinking about drink its in my head and won't leave i know I'm an alcoholic I'm not doing t AA meetings anymore or no sponsor but AA rooms has helped me 2 give t drink a break for 2or3 months eatch time i stop drinking i go on about 4 benders a year that lasts for 2or3 weeks but hopefully this is my time now and please god i hope i can stay stopped just like u are doing well done 2 u and god bless pal 👍ps iv just came across this woman yesterday and she's helping me big time and its sorting my head out its good to hear from another alcohol cos we know how things is
@@patricklawrence2207 great to hear from you my friend. Praying for you that you keep on the right path 🙏 I am still clean and sober and working at the rehab centre I went through. Gave my life to Christ and have been married for nearly 3 years now and have an 8 month old daughter. God is good. Try going to a good church that you may know someone at. Whatever you are doing my friend I pray that you will be really blessed. Always here if you need a chat , stay safe
@@richyh1860 that's wonderful how uv turned ur life around that's great uv made it i will be thinking about u as t day goes by how well uv done I'm really happy 4 u its made my day😄yes ur right about going 2 church i used 2 go to a Christian church but stopping going but I'm gonna get bak to church soon iv started saying my prayers every day again i ask jesus 2 keep me sober every day.. i did read all t comments on this video but there was something great about ur comment god bless you brother and u stay safe as well keep doing wat ur doing 🙏
You look like Winona Ryder
So much of this resonated with me. I feel like we're spiritually very similar. Thanks for this.
BLACK HOODY same...
Yes me too! I think all four of us maybe soul mates
My problem with alcohol is I become mean, haven't drank hard liquor in nearly 2 year's but beer I barely have a couple of day's......
Alcohol lowers inhibitions. Many of us break out of our shell and express things we feel at such a core level. My best recovery tool has been tracing back pain and sadness to its root. And the more it hurts, the more I sit with it.
When I first started AA a few years ago it would bother me when others used the term "Disease" to describe their condition. It seemed to me at the time to be yet another excuse to drink, like it wasnt their fault. Well, IDK about that diagnosis to this day, I don't consider myself diseased but I am an alcoholic. Sobriety was the best thing i ever did and Im proud of it but it is a daily struggle
Every day sober is one day closer to the next drink. Cunning, baffling and powerful.
Good job explaining you recovery story. Sounds like your life is moving in a very positive direction.
21 days sober. First time taking 3 without drinking in many years of heavy drinking.
Michael Carter` well done.
You should be proud of every day. Keep going mate, I promise you it’s worth it.
Wonderful progress! Keep going ♥️
I’m able to go to work drunk and get a job done I’m a supervisor, I’m 24. It’s really hard not to drink. It’s really hard not to have a drink. I have good weeks and bad weeks. I wake up shaking nightmares, anxiety, it’s fucking hard.
Angelina Munoz can we talk?
I'm exactly the same it's a vicious cycle wake up anxiety craving a beer and then do more shit the next day to make it worse if you wanna speak I'm here I'm going through the same it's always nice to have a friend who understands
If you need to talk to me your welcome
@@abby_stewart guess not. 30 days sober here. Drank for 44 years. Blackouts, forgetting is not worth it. Life is worth experiencing and remembering without the numbness.
I hope you've found your peace Angelina. You'll know you've found peace when you don't need alcohol.
Great video! I hope you never had a DUI. You are so brave!
Please can we have an update of now even if it's bad or good. Cus your videos are so real x
yeh like if you ask me it's "worse" when ppl have got problems with any "drug" (alchol, smoking or heavier drugs) before age of 22.. cos there is no "normal" life to lend back on, like if a 40 y old would start drinking and evolve alcoholism she/he has a "normality" to fall back on. and like a bit easier to say stop to the madness.
very well said and true! Good job I enjoyed hearing your story and so happy for your recovery. You are strong, and thanks for sharing
Blaming your partner is cruel take responsibility for your own actions nobody to blame but yourself
I’m not blaming my ex partner, but he did have influence in my life, being that he was 6 years older than me and I was a teenager when I met him. It’s never wise to assume when you don’t know someone’s whole story. I’m only sharing pieces in this video. 😁
Oh the irony. Sharing some of the underlying stressors that she used booze to cope with is not "Blaming". Quite the contrary, understanding what she was trying to run from, is the most important piece to getting free of the escapism mindset that leads to substance dependence. Clearly she is taking responsibility for herself. "Blaming" is what you just did. (With a lil dose of shaming thrown in for bad measure). Judging a total stranger, who is here trying to help others as she enjoys the process of exploring the new possibilities sobriety unlocks, is cruel. Take responsibility for yourself. Stay in your lane.
i m 2 days sober .....😂🎈
Congratulations - it's extremely difficult but incredibly worthwhile. Keep at it.
Alcohol is hell
I can totally relate with everything that you're saying in this video. I've been suffering for 10 years. And for the last two years I've been trying desperately to stay sober. I'm on one week sober. And I am determined not to turn back. Because of come close to losing everything. Stay strong. I think to stay sober we have to change our belief system about alcohol and what it truly is. An addictive drug that destroys people's lives
Good for you stay strong
Try naltrexone. Google LDN, just to slowly get started. AA is not opened minded yet to this. Which anything that can help people get well from addiction should he embraced by all 😀👍 I have started with LDN because I'm very sensitive to drugs and it made me feel I'll. So I started on 5 ml everyday before bed, now I'm at about 15-20 ml at bed. I can't explain it.....it is giving me a choice regarding drinking...where I didn't for a very long time. Im even able to make better food choices. It going very well. And if I do choose to drink I would take 25 ml an hour before. The Sinclair method. Please all people out there... consider Anything to help with recovery. God Bless, I wish all my best.
So good to hear other people always helps hope your going strong subcribed
2 days sober
So very proud of you Layla! Stay the course! God is faithful. ♥️
Good, Great account of your story. Good luck to you for your continued sobriety.
you ARE amazing...thanks for this story.
I can relate alot. Thank you for posting this.
Thank you for commenting and watching. I hope this helps.
My Restorative Wellness its a big help. I hope you are doing okay.
I hope year chderen is spared from the alcohol
Thanks for sharing, how is life today?
Same stories, different protagonists. How are you doing, sweety?
We’ve got to get you sober.
Yes the counting! It’s not a race or a building up, not holding breath till the next thing. 100% no more ever. Done. Thanks for this. Well done.
16 days
Nope...