Quitting Alcohol For A Year - My Experience
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- Опубликовано: 6 авг 2024
- I wanted to share with you my experience of not drinking alcohol for a full year. It's been 365 days that I did not drink a drop of alcohol, and life could not be better. I am extremely grateful to have made it this far and to be happily enjoying life without alcohol.
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Thanks for watching guys - hope you found value in the video.
Very well said, good for you your an honest person and dont have a problem admitting your problem l believe you will succeed l wish you all the best. l own a bar l quit drinking 15 months ago best thing l ever did be proud and 1 day at a time.
Sober Leon, you've gained a new subscriber. Thank you for sharing honestly what it was like, what happened and what your life is like now💙💜💚. I'm on day 28 again and I'm holding on this time one day at a time. I'm surrounding myself with clean/sober people and staying mindful of my feelings which I drank to for a long time.
I'm truly grateful for people like you who help other struggling alcoholics and addicts like myself. I look forward to following you as you continue your journey in sobriety.
I found the video extremely helpful thank you so much!!!!
Big boys do cry and thats OK. Well done day 15 for me.
Feeling like I am more close to my athelet Italian bike friends
7 years ago I found sobriety, and my life completely changed. From a homless guy in London, to a wife, 2 sons, a property and a kick ass job in Asia. Keep it up everyone, life is good.
Kenan! That's killer! You should get involved in my Facebook community (link in description). We'd love to have someone like you in there.
You put it as if to have a wife and two kids is the best life :))))
@@nietzschenianu I'm stating that without alcohol in my life, I am able to start a family and comfortably support them. The best life is whatever fulfills you and makes you happy.
What country in Asia? I am trying to find a job there right now
@@kenmoumin9372 Do not entertain the trolls. There is no point to it. Trolls are strategically placed in your life to teach you a lesson in patience, self-reflection and inertia. Stay thirsty in your goals, my friend...
6 months no alcohol. I got up hungover and decidet I don't ever want to feel like shit again and poored everything down the toilet. literally everything in my life is better now. no hangovers for 2 days anymore. no random headaches. also my sleep quality ís so much better. I'm working out 3x a week. cooking every day. not depressed anymore. this also made me realise how big of a part in society alcohol is. new years, new car, new job, birthday, christmas, everything is a drinking occasion. you get looks when you dont drink at a barbecue. its insane.
Just survived going to a wedding. Still sober 127 days strong. Didn’t even have an urge to drink. I know it’s one day at a time but tonight was a huge hurdle. When going up to the bar and ordering a non alcoholic beverage during a wedding you may get looks but at the end of the night when everyone is stumbling to their cars you know you can get you and your family home safe is well worth it. Thank you for helping me prepare for this.
Top stuff Shane!
I'm 3 years + sober and it keeps getting better, life is great. I've quit for life.
That's what I'm talking about! Awesome.
I’ve had a drinking problem for years now and I’m on 16 days without alcohol today. Much respect to you brother. You’re an awesome person
Your Dad : hey. How you doing still?
Sir Ducklord : hey you know what. I saw your comment a while ago. And because I have been drinking on the weekends and I live in the internet age. I thought, well I won’t respond no biggie.
I just want to say I’m sincerely sorry for that.
Thank you. Thank you for throwing a line out there. Sometimes in this world that’s all someone will get. A RUclips comment. And that can be enough for someone to know someone in the universe cares! Sincerely thank you again. And please don’t stop caring in this disconnected generation!
Sir Ducklord : And I guess to just frame it a bit. I’m trying to just stay a few on the weekends, mostly because to be honest. I struggle with adult life and it’s very few pleasantries. Every bodies different but I eat super healthy. Workout like a hound. Have a beautiful family and well.... it’s just different being an adult I guess. So for now I’m gonna try and play that line. If something else better (not chemicals lol) comes along and I don’t beed beer. Then that will be that. Anyway. Thanks again!
Keep it up mate.
Your dad. You fallen off the wagon buddy?
I was a weekend binge drinker a weekend warrior so to speak for 20 years. I stopped drinking 6 weeks before Christmas (ha I've always had terrible timing) I have had to lock myself away from the world you have to do it alone because nearly everyone drinks in some way or another. What is weird is I am fine through the week but I never drank through week anyway but on a weekend I feel down and depressed like my body goes in auto pilot it knows I drank on a weekend. But nearly all my memories have been bad ones with drink so no more. But your body plays tricks on you and u have self doubt sometime but its been 9 weeks now and slowly getting easier but it is a slow process so expect that guys. Funny enough I have not sent any embarrassing txts to anybody in 9 weeks ha and its true your health does start to improve but it's 1 day and 1 week at a time so expect that people. Good luck to everyone on the same journey.
One year alcohol free! I feel great getting through this first year. I am grateful for all the support from family, AA, and even you! Thank you!!!!
Good stuff!!
I am now on my second month alcohol free, and goddamm I feel like I just woke up
Excellent - keep it up
Nice, I'm on month 4. Feeling better every day.
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I know this is a older video but I thought you should know that a large part for me having 10 out of 12 months sober last year was in part to you! This year I am doing 12 months to see what that’s like and I really don’t have a desire to go back!
All that I ever get from binge drinking is a life of torment & sadness, and now (thanks to your videos and having revelations about what alcohol actually is), I’m starting the journey to bettering my life
I'm on day 5 after drinking 750ml of vodka a night for the last 7 years. The first four days were absolutely terrifying. Soaking the bed with the cold sweats, no sleeping, vomiting, etc... but today i woke up feeling different...in a good way. Your video gave me inspiration to quit. I want to thank you for that. Keep up the good work!
How many days sober now?
I’m a little over a year alcohol free as well, it’s crazy how the mind and the body will ask you for it but don’t give in. Stay strong, that discipline you will learn to adapt to others areas in your life. The compensation is so much greater than a drink, a night, the buzz. Once you’re detoxed physically and mentality you’ll see things so differently and be so thankful and so happy you made that change! Living mindfully is amazing! Stay strong guys, you can do it!🙌
there's nothing that makes me happier than seeing a fellow human being as happy as you are. All the best man!
I was just about to smoke weed for the first time in nearly 2 years then watching this reminded me about how the spiral starts
Glad to hear it mate.
I’m 10 months no alcohol, my story is much like everyone else’s here but I’m still smoking weed. I should be dead from the fight getting off the drink, I said to myself you can smoke weed the rest of your life if you drop the drink forever and it’s working “for me”.
Alcohol and weed are not in the same dimension...... weed is on a much higher plane alcohol is a solvent that rots you physically,spiritually, mentally, so on and so on. Don’t smoke but let others smoke if they are recovering alcoholics!
I was delivered from hell and was given a second chance by a cop when he baker acted me instead of violating my probation while on probation for my second dui. I’m a shameful alcoholic and that’s my saving grace and life has never been better. ✌️
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just had my rock bottom a few days ago. Still feel like shit mentally but no more alcohol for me. Almost glad that it happened because I now finally have a no bs push to finally stop altogether.
Time to get to work! Maybe check this out www.soberclear.com/free-training-2
Do an update!! Pls. Hope you are doing better!
@@BathroomJams nice of you to ask :-) I'm doing much better, regularly in gym once again, not a single drop of alcohol, more active in things that make my life better, anxiety also went away completely last week. Hope you are doing fine also! :-)
Im on day 17 with no drinking. And i drank everyday for like 4 years. This video is giveing me more hope
Awesome - keep up the excellent work
I was never really a big drinker but I can relate to much of what you said. I started drinking pretty "late" I was 19 and from 19 to 23 I drank a lot and it got me into so many problems that I realized I'm a person that can't handle alcohol. For me, it was either all or nothing and it got me into problems so I just stopped and that was 9 years ago.
Damn! 9 years! Excellent work.
Wow i love this video. I'm on day 3. Wish me luck. I'm serious this time. I've hit my damn last rock bottom. I'm so grateful to be alive too, Leon. I love the part when you can't hardly talk. I already feel that way. Fuck alcohol really. ❤️
I am 25 day sober after drinking 15 years. I feel good and happy, no more alcohool for ever.
Bairam Qassem killing it mate
🙏🙏🙏
30 days sober here best decision I have ever made seems like people like me more and I became way more creative and it feels amazing to wake up without hangovers and I have soo much more energy it's incredible and I'm done with fucking myself up.
Hey, good for you for getting your life together. You stopped a downward spiral and took control. And for not drinking, you have nothing to apologize. We live in a society were people are expected to drink in social settings. And stories like yours are needed so people can understand there are people who simply cannot drink, and there's nothing wrong with that. It's like not smoking, it's a personal choice where health is involved.
Great comment. Thank-you.
Well done, im on day 5. No intention of drinking for a while. Going to get to a month and beyond. Thanks for sharing your story.
In a couple weeks it will be 2021, and I will finally be able to say my last drink was in 2019. I wouldn't consider myself an alcoholic but I definitely was an enhancement drinker and on occasion I would be "that guy". I had considered quitting here and there but then one day I had a catalyst that woke me up to what my habit was causing trouble in my life. I'm at the point where a drink here and there wouldn't hurt, but I know myself enough to realize it would just snowball from there. Also having gone over 400 days without drinking its not very appealing to set the clock back to 0 with just 16oz. If you are reading this and are struggling to quit, understand that I am just an average guy who decided to make a lifestyle change. I am not some champion of will power but there is strength in you as well to take a similar step and start living your life hangover free.
Let's get it!
I have to say, after losing my girlfriend, my career and my relationships with my family and friends earlier this year (though it’d been coming for a few years). I understand that feeling of rock bottom and realisation. It’s been hard but I haven’t touched drink, drugs or even a cigarette for 54 days today. Thanks for your videos, they offer real insight and I can’t wait until I hit that one year Mark. I’m really sorry to everyone I’ve hurt along the way though.
That's me... You made me cry and it's okay, thank you SO MUCH for sharing. I,m 18days sober today and I intend to stay that way. I found my slogan : One Leon (video) a day keeps the alcohol away 😅
Well done! You're an inspiration. I started listening to your videos when I wanted to quit. I've also just passed the one-year sober mark. Thank you.
I keep getting caught up I. The cycle and last night iprayed god to take me, still here lying in bed crying and watching these inspirational vids 🙏 I’m so depressed and anxious I feel like I can’t do life sorry 😢
In my 6 th week of no booze and I was hitting it hard. Working again, clear headed, taking care of myself, no constant negative thoughts, enjoying each day, never bored. It goes on and on!
Quality!
Hey Leon, this was super raw and authentic. Thank you so much for leaving it up even though you are now a completely different bloke. Good on you mate! You are helping people so much by just being you. 💙
Hi Leon, this was so incredibly heartfelt, thank you! FYI Carr’s easy way Way To Quit Alcohol book is free as an audio book on RUclips I think the videos title is “how To Stop drinking alcohol full 8 hours book”. I’m one month sober the easy way and feeling great!
Hey man, honestly thank you for sharing your story of a year free of alcohol. I a just recently completed a 14 month sobriety journey also, and this has motivated me to share my story. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for having the courage to do this. As a man i know it is so hard to navigate our emotions and feeling vulnerable, but you should be proud of yourself. Thank you :D
Your speaks volumes I watch your videos when I feel struggle and gives me confidence to say no to alcohol. Thankyou!!
Job well done. Sounds like you are on top of things and nothing and no one can stop you. Stick w/ the dedication... that's awesome.
I gave up drinking 11 years ago... the best thing I ever did.... Hang on, coming out was the best thing I ever did, so giving up alcohol for 11 years is the 2nd best thing I ever did... :)
Awesome
Good on you. Seems like you’re really in tune with your self and your needs. I recently quit drinking and it really is like night and day. It’s almost as if life is rewarding you for making the right decision for yourself. Keep up the good work
odie oconnor much love - thanks a lot 🙏
Been sober for a year as well. Keep crushing it man. Only up from here!
Great work! Keep it going!
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Thanks so much for the authentic video!! I’m in 2 weeks and grabbed some Motivation to keep going. Sincerely. Appreciate it!
Fresh Oxygen my pleasure
Mate u should be proud of yourself . Im on a journey myself to fix the years of shit i have gave to people who love me i keep watching your videos and it gives me lots of hope so thankyou DAY BY DAY
Watching this almost two years after I joined SoberClear. Your a little more polished now but the message is still same. What a difference in how you come off now, the confidence, the swagger etc. Amazing!
Hey Leon
I can’t tell you how much your videos are helping me. Thank you.
I almost died from pancreatitis and two of my friends hounded me to drink again. I quit for 16 months and my life got great.
Keep up the great work!
I’ve watched quite a few of these videos where individuals get on the wagon and I have never heard any of them say “as soon as I got sober my life went into the toilet”. It’s time for me to get on the wagon.
You are a role model. I am so proud of you, achieving such a difficult thing! You should be proud too. I, myself, have a drinking problem, but, just like you, I have analyzed the root of my problem. I am near discussion for alcohol.
Leon!!! Congrats and well done my dude!!! Your video was a must see. 9 months clean and so very blessed each day. You're so right. The changes are night & day. You had me choked up by the end. Proud of you. All the love, Maura
Thanks a million Maura 👏
Thanks for your video! I’m AF one year tomorrow. Felt like sharing the moment so I looked up “one year alcohol free” videos. It’s hard to even imagine the horribleness that life would be now if I hadn’t quit drinking. AF cheers to us!! 🙌🏻
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Thank you for sharing....very emotional. You should be proud of yourself and what you're able to attain in life without alcohol. Keep being a power of example.
Thanks a lot Paul!
Brilliant. Well told. Inspirational.
Today is Christmas day and im giving myself the gift of sobriety of day 1. I even wrote myself a letter to hold myself accountable. I've been drinking in the mornings with people at bars that are always drunk. I know I would never associate myself with these people, even though I know they're not bad people. Ive been drinking every day several years and nearly every day for 22 years. Merry Christmas to myself. :)
How you getting on Clay? If you're look for a community, I recommend joining The Sobriety Movement (facebook.com/groups/436524337281989/)
@@LeonSylvester it said the page is broken.
Congratulations man. Everything you described is exactly what I go through when I drink.
Thankyou
Hey man I found your videos very motivational. Just made it a year. Keep doing your thing bro.
You are truly amazing and honest man . I will now look up to you my freind. I’m 7 months clean. I know what your saying. I was exactly like you . Now I’m embracing life and fuckin smashing my goals . Thanks for sharing this great video. Bless you pal.
Well done Leon. We are very proud of you. Did you know that you never need to put a lid on a bucket of crabs because as soon as one starts to escape the others pull it back in. Bad drinkers are like that. Stick with the winners! Xx
Thank you very much
Mate, very rarely do I listen to a whole video on RUclips. But this one I was engrossed! I've gone 4 months before without alcohol (I'm 26 and still enjoy partying), and the person I became after 4 months was light years better than when I was drinking. I became clearer in my head, got back to a low enough body fat to see my facial contours again, and felt overall like a more powerful person. I'm definitely going to TRY and see if I can beat 4 months this time. Or at least only drink on holiday if I go. Huge respect for going a year, I'm tempted to try it and take one day at a time. Loved the video, and hugely admire your turn around.
Thanks for sharing this. I will have reached full year of not drinking in April. I already feel a lot better, but you know how incomplete it feels unless you reach that full year... So I just can't wait to kill it and reach April. This is basically my biggest goal right now. And I know I can do it. Videos like yours give me strength and infinite inspiration. So once again - thank you. And I feel so happy for you and your journey. You did the right thing, and you did it on your own. Big hugs man.
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You are really inspiring me Leon. I'm convinced stopping would make my life much better aswel.
Awesome pinda! Great to hear.
Wow dude, well done! really cool of you to share the story. I'll probably keep on drinking, but i can relate to you in the sense that heavy drinking makes everything go to shit.
Sadly, I had to hit rock bottom before changing. I hope that doesn't happen to you, and you decide to change beforehand.
Wow.. I searched for this on youtube because I was thinking about this subject, and of quitting alcohol myself. But I didn't expect your video to be this good. As someone who has a bit of trouble with staying away from bad influences like alcohol, drugs this really spoke to me on a personal level, don't know how to else how to describe it! So good going, and thanks for sharing the message!
My pleasure - thanks so much for your comment Jaron.
Great reading all the comments. On day 6 sober now and already feeling a lot better. Keep it up everyone!
Week one, thank you for sharing. Long road ahead but looking forward to it.
My pleasure - thanks for your update
Well done mate. I work in recruitment in London too and I know what you mean about the drinking culture. I am glad you got out soon enough.. i am in my 9th month sober and it feels awesome!
I feel you there for sure Bruno. Thanks for your comment.
good luck to all of you in soberiety, peace !!!
Awesome video bro!!!!
I'm 62, been drinking for 50 years. Can't believe I've made it this far. By the grace of God.
Went to rehab 30 years ago, when I was in the military. I had two DUI s. One on base, and one off base. Started drinking again 6 months after rehab. Been married 4 times. Gotta stop for real this time. I think I'm still in pretty good shape now possibly.
Worked out alot throughout the years and took alot of supplements. But I definitely need to give it up, no doubt.
Good luck to ya!!!!!
Peace
Carry on man that’s awesome... I have seven months myself and life is a whole lot
Better now.. I have had a lifelong struggle too and finally think it could be for good this time.
Always have to remember that alcoholism wants to give us any excuse to drink and the mind will make
A lot of rationalizations telling ya it will be different this time… But I think you have it figured out too that it never will.
Now for me being sober is a blessing and not a punishment…
Take care man
Lovely comment - awesome to hear mate
I am at day 4 . Early days I know but after 55 years. Ex military and always loved a drink. But as the years progress the veneer comes off and I can finally see what a con it all is.
I have had a real epiphany moment and it feels great!
You are helping me more than you could ever know. Thankyou!
Congratulations! You are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Keep on!
Thanks a lot M M!
I, a non-drinker, ended up in a relationship with a functioning alcoholic. It was a very scary experience - chiefly because it made me drink both to be around them and to cope with the emotional loneliness that comes with trying to connect with a dependent. Since leaving that situation, I have sworn off drinking. Even casual drinks. I see what it can do to a person - and how each drink justifies the next, and how drinking attracts drinkers who enable more drinking. It’s a vicious cycle.
I commend your self awareness and dedication to your mental and physical health. You’re not only helping yourself but, given my experience, I can assure you that you are preparing yourself for a lifetime of healthy relationships where your significant other will know and love you for you, and not feel the sting of life with a dependent. Best of luck of your journey. Be gentle with yourself and be proud of each day you choose your life over an old mindset/behaviour.
Would love updates along the way!
Appreciate it Mi! Thanks for the comment.
Thank you for sharing your experience
I’ve been drinking for 40 years , stopped for 6 months in 96 then relapsed , I had one drink then it creeps back in , I’m now almost a month without , it’s a long road but take one day at a time , well done to you for 365 days , that’s my aim
Cheers man! Glad you liked the video. Great work on the month.
Bless you, thank you for your honesty, you’re amazing. I’m sure this will help many people :)
Thank you so much!
This really makes sense , time to turn my life around too , take care bud !!!
Thanks for your honesty
I had a heart transplant 5 years ago, and although drinking lightly after transplant is acceptable, 7 months ago, I decided just not to drink. I’ve lost 55 pounds and I feel like a new person. I never drank a lot, but I drank steadily.
Beast! Great work mate!
How very honest Leon. You are an inspiration
Thanks!
Inspiring. Thank you.
Great testimony, I am going through something similar and your story is pretty similar to mine. Keep going!
Thanks - appreciate the comment
Thank you for sharing your experience. I am also quitting alcohol since the pandemic started. And i am so much happier now.
Good stuff!
Inspiring! Wish you all the best and thanks for your honesty.
Thanks a lot
Good job, mate! I’m happy for you that you have joined the winning team.
Hell yeah! We are the winning team. Thanks a lot.
Bloody awesome video mate!
And congrats on TWO years!
You are awesome. Thanks for the sharing. No one like you can tell the truth 😊
My pleasure Penelope - glad you liked it.
it takes alot of courage to make videos like this... Awesome job and keep it up!
Thanks a ton! 🙌
Bro, your story is pretty much identical to mine. I'm 18 months sober now and never going back
Welcome to the channel mate!
Good for you dude! I haven't drank in over 12 years. I was never into alcohol even when I started! So many health benefits. Alcohol prematurely ages people. This is why people decades younger than me look my age lol!
Probably see you around in Oxford😉
Cheers bro! I'm actually in Thailand and never plan to return to Oxford. You never know what will happen, however!
This guy seems genuine - well done pal, keep pushing and achieving
Appreciate it mate. Glad you liked it.
Thank you for sharing this, I needed the inspiration. Also love your accent :)
laurie blakeslee my pleasure - glad you liked it
Well done!. you are an amazing human being. Congratulations
Much love! Thanks a lot.
Bro, so spot on! Great vid. Hope you are staying strong 👊🇭🇲
Appreciate that Big Rus! Have a good one bro.
Very inspiring, given me lots of hope.well done
Thanks a lot
you have made me listen brother , am trying
Well done mate - good video and glad life is ok now. Stay strong!
Thanks a lot Richard!
So inspiring bro, here's to a beautiful life 🙌🏽🎆🎇🤙🏽🙏🏽
Hell yeah Mark!
I hear you loud & clear mate. Well done.
Good stuff Richard - cheers mate!
thank you for sharing this -you're a top man - seriously !
Cheers mate - my pleasure!
This is one of the more down to earth channels on this, I had attempted to stop binge drinking in may, but because of said shitty people I thought were friends I had some real trouble with it, I'm attempting again this turn of the new year, and I'll admit it's hard to stay focused, things upset me and I think ugh, I could get messy right now.
My real friends have been understanding and have agreed to help me out when I'm with them etc, and this time I'm determined. My mind just wandering into uncomfortable places and it's time I just say enough really
Thanks a lot Aaron. It's a journey for sure. Maybe you could join our Facebook community to meet some other like-minded people. facebook.com/groups/436524337281989/
I'll check it out, respect respect
You have done great! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much 🙏
Thanks for sharing
Well done. I'm trying so hard. I'm making a diary for self help to myself. Been a week today!
Keep it up mate!
worked in real estate in london and amsterdam for 24 years, heavy drinking culture, i quit drinking 1st of april his year, cycled 7500km since then..... lost 28kG to 93kg and feel super fit and focussed. good thing is the quality of alcoholfree special beers is getting better and better, same experience but not the side effects....🎉
Mate you’ve literally described my own process with alcohol. Get ten paces further down the road of where I want to be, pick up a drink, think I’ve gotten away with it and slowly but surely it spirals. Wake up a few months later realise Im basically completely stagnant with everything (job, university work, relationships) other than booze. So I stop drinking and then have to start working hard all over again at the beginning. Madness. Sober now and staying that way, cheers for the video dude, keep it up! 👍🏻
James Simpson amazing James. Get yourself in The Sobriety Movement Facebook group mate! Would be awesome to chat with you there.