Living Sober (and how to enjoy it)

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  • @michellewanless862
    @michellewanless862 6 років тому +72

    It’s my sober birthday.. been sober for 9 years . I’ve been able to live life finally, the good and bad. Keep going!! Your feet hit the floor sober in the morning and you are winning ! Congratulations on life!!

    • @scottsthoughtschannel9538
      @scottsthoughtschannel9538 6 років тому +3

      CONGRATZ!!!! The tools i have learned in recovery have made all the difference in my daily living. I am here to celebrate recovery with you. I just celebrated 8 years myself.

    • @robert7100
      @robert7100 2 роки тому

      IT TOOK YOU 9 YEARS!!

  • @annipounds3031
    @annipounds3031 4 роки тому +24

    Yes! I was drinking to be a happy mom... And it turns out, I had less patience, picked fights with my teen and my hubs, and didnt remember shit... But my family sure did. On my day one sober, I watched all 3 kids playing, wrestling and being rowdy and laughing together and I realized, I wouldn't even remember this if I were drunk. So I just watched and cried. To not remember your life is the saddest thing I can think of...

  • @Journeyman1642
    @Journeyman1642 6 років тому +38

    I like how you put it when you said “think back when you were younger, and you we’re stoked to go on a field trip”! Inspirational man

  • @catcowmedia9032
    @catcowmedia9032 3 роки тому +5

    I concur with being alarmed by people who want to make every activity related to sobriety. I’m voraciously anti 12 step so I appreciate independent mind sets. Thank you for making this video. I found it helpful/inspiring.

  • @danielleorgon7593
    @danielleorgon7593 6 років тому +43

    So happy for you! Day #7 for me......weed's next, realizing that being clear is the most incredible high EVER :)

  • @NoOne-go6tc
    @NoOne-go6tc 3 роки тому +3

    Brother I am 8 days sober doing 90-90 with AA. I watch one of your videos every day after my meeting and before bed. I go to work, lift and then go to a meeting. People are already asking my questions about my new life. You inspire me and allow me to inspire others

  • @LuckyBastardCandleCo
    @LuckyBastardCandleCo 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you and the algorithm

  • @scottsthoughtschannel9538
    @scottsthoughtschannel9538 6 років тому +16

    Hey Brother in sobriety, I just celebrated 8 years clean and sober. I am glad i found your Channel!!!

  • @TheChrislondoner
    @TheChrislondoner 4 роки тому +14

    I’m on day 4... this is usually the hardest day. Been here a thousand times. Feel I’ve just reached a place of no return. No missing it at all.

    • @loop78
      @loop78 3 роки тому

      Hope you're still going bud!

    • @bodhixxx1
      @bodhixxx1 2 роки тому

      if you are struggling with drinking like I do try to "cut back" change your daily haunts instead of stopping at the bar just go home when you get home do something first like walk the dog or throw in some laundry anything to not head for the fridge to grab that first beer. buy some time wherever you can also drink slower then your natural "brain brakes" will kick in much faster rather then "pounding them until you pass out" also with any addiction the cravings last 5 minutes at a time ( they feel like a year though) then the craving will not rise again for several hours. realize that booze is a relaxer ( to a point) if you have the shakes or black out drink then you have to go to AA or something to that effect because you system does not handle booze "normally"

    • @izotr736
      @izotr736 2 роки тому

      How u going bud strulilimg

    • @TheChrislondoner
      @TheChrislondoner 2 роки тому +3

      @@izotr736 I’m free from the drink. And it’s the best thing I have ever done

    • @sleepwiththestars1
      @sleepwiththestars1 2 роки тому

      @@TheChrislondoner good job!

  • @flee78
    @flee78 5 років тому +25

    Life minus alcohol = Fun, focus, good food, energy, the good life!

  • @deagonfrost7786
    @deagonfrost7786 Рік тому

    Sobriety is a matter of life and death to me its like oxygen. 03-29-05 is the day my life started everyday is the best day of my life its all i get one day at a time. Go to meetings, don't drink between meetings and do cool s@#t when you first get sober you cant envision how your going to survive don't give up till the miracle happens its the most kick ass journey you will ever be on one day at a time its hecka tight, great video amigo

  • @brandonmurphy3428
    @brandonmurphy3428 5 років тому +2

    Truth is drugs and alchole is nothing but symptom of my problem . You see I’m armed with the facts I have a thinking and feeling problem and think and feel all types of stuff all day. I had no intention getting sober but I wanted to prove to people since I was in treatment to get my money up and my girl back I was like I’ll do it honestly and show them it does not work ... Iv been using for 10 years . Here I am typing this over year clean all because I worked a program and it ended up proving me wrong .. I am able to deal with things and live by whole new set of principals and I went from miserable to happy joy and freedom

  • @owenloveland1376
    @owenloveland1376 6 років тому +4

    Your point about alcohol muddying your mind hit me really hard. I feel like when I do things like go golfing or having a fire in my backyard etc.. I automatically connect the activity and alcohol. I go long stretches of being sober but find myself slip up on events like my birthday or parents anniversary where I say hey I can have a beer and celebrate and I start slowly drinking every so often again. This video honestly really helped me realize what I need to focus my energy and thoughts to , to stay sober. Appreciate it , brother!

  • @MudMotorsMax
    @MudMotorsMax 4 роки тому +2

    I don’t really drink but I love listening to your positive messages I smoke a lot of weed and though I am a happy person I’m finding out that being completely sober really is the best way to go

  • @TheTravelingDirtBiker
    @TheTravelingDirtBiker 3 роки тому +2

    Seriously one of the best explanations I’ve heard with practical, actionable advice. Very helpful, thank you

  • @scottsthoughtschannel9538
    @scottsthoughtschannel9538 6 років тому +3

    I very much enjoy sober living, I am able to get back out there and do the things I love again.

  • @cocor3466
    @cocor3466 6 років тому +2

    Hey! Thanks for your video... i'm a girl in California as well trying out this sober living. 24 days so far so just looking on the tube for some motivation

  • @MegaRbase
    @MegaRbase 7 років тому +4

    Great video!
    I’m 3 months sober and life is getting better. You are a pioneer and an inspiration.
    Thank you for sharing

  • @michael4008
    @michael4008 5 років тому +3

    You're really giving me hope.

  • @jpowell2603
    @jpowell2603 3 роки тому

    2 yrs sober for me and I'm loving it. I can see the happiness in my home with my wife and 4 kids. Life is great without putting that poison in my body.

  • @chrisgreen3797
    @chrisgreen3797 5 років тому +3

    Thanks for your advice, not an AA fan myself.

  • @colinwilkmusic
    @colinwilkmusic 6 років тому +5

    Your videos are great. I’m in a similar mindset - work as a bartender, 90% of friends drink but I always drank more than I should. Originally just set out to do a month (Sober October), but I’m actually really enjoying it and don’t really want to go back. Keep up the good work brother

  • @sherrondanance3049
    @sherrondanance3049 3 роки тому +1

    Well Said!!!!!! Thank you for this!!!!

  • @mrbrentoz808
    @mrbrentoz808 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this bro. Ive been struggling with sobriety for almosy 20 years now. I really digged what you had to say.

  • @DaViiloW805
    @DaViiloW805 3 роки тому +1

    Day 1 for me. Thanks for the inspiration

  • @Chunglevision
    @Chunglevision 3 роки тому +1

    Hit the nail on the head with people who aren't alcoholics aren't searching UA-cam videos on sobriety

  • @MrEric902
    @MrEric902 5 років тому +2

    Fantastic insight man.You definitely got me thinking I can keep this up. Thank you

  • @nirinagrace6402
    @nirinagrace6402 7 років тому +2

    Love you, Buddy. So glad you have found happiness in sobriety and are wanting to share what you have learned through your journey to help others. I was shocked when you admitted to having a problem, though I knew something was up, even just by the occasional photos of you that I would see on Facebook. You’ve always been such a great guy and you are doing an amazing job! Keep it up! ❤️

  • @setiawan2791
    @setiawan2791 3 роки тому

    Dude, big thanks for this video

  • @janettawilczewska8829
    @janettawilczewska8829 2 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @Kevindnowak
    @Kevindnowak 3 роки тому

    thanks for the great video!! i totally get where youre coming from.. today i journeyed into the unknown... went on a family vacation.. one of the first times i broke my routine.. had to choose not to have a drink at the airport... gonna be a challenging week..

  • @soberisbetter6904
    @soberisbetter6904 2 роки тому

    right on!

  • @rickycates8734
    @rickycates8734 2 роки тому

    This is so true. I love traveling now, I try to go to a new state every year now It amazes me. how much money alcohol cost.

  • @tobybryant8597
    @tobybryant8597 3 роки тому

    Your story is a true inspiration! Thank you for sharing and helping people stay sober! Change is possible! God bless

  • @thesoberingcenteraustin1896
    @thesoberingcenteraustin1896 5 років тому +2

    Love that you're doing this- keep it coming!

  • @henrygains7045
    @henrygains7045 3 роки тому

    Love your videos bro 💪👊

  • @kevinserna4779
    @kevinserna4779 5 років тому

    Photography and videography helped me ALOT. Helps when I’m on my trips or partying. I’m extremely social and love meeting people. But that gets boring after a while. I like the idea of re learning to have fun

  • @jbocash11
    @jbocash11 5 років тому +2

    Thank you for that random positivity 💯💯💯

  • @fightermma
    @fightermma 3 роки тому

    I've been sober from food addiction aswell as some other addictions (not alcohol) for a little time now. I'm at the beginning stages. For me time has stretched so much and the days have become longer.
    At first it was difficult to get through the day and I would often turn to other addictions like constant phone use to stop myself going back to the addictions. I still am doing that now but I feel so much more better not doing the actual addiction itself.
    One thing that's quite stressful right now after stopping my addictions is other problems reveal themselves that I had been putting off like getting a job. Those things really stress me out and I am doing my best not to turn to my addictions for comfort when dealing with these uncomfortable truths.
    It's okay though. I will figure this out in sha Allah.

  • @samuelmorris664
    @samuelmorris664 4 роки тому

    Great talk 🙏

  • @jpeterson130
    @jpeterson130 5 років тому

    You're awesome, man. So glad I discovered your content early in my sobriety.

  • @brettelbravado
    @brettelbravado 2 роки тому

    I drink and smoke cigarettes for 9 years. I’ve slowed down in the past 8 months but still struggle to just give it away because I’m not forcing myself to just go out and try different shit. It’s pretty hard when nobody wants to do it with you I mean finding some sober friends to do shit with would be cool!! I wanna go to events at night like public movie events on the grass or something or like night time meditation groups and all that spiritual stuff and have a gym buddy and just someone to do everything with and experience life and keep each other on the same path

  • @Teretere11111
    @Teretere11111 7 років тому +2

    i cant have fun without alcohol also anymore. i am 25 and have been drinking pretty heavy like 7 years. every fucking weekend from friday to sunday straight drinking and during the week few days beer. few days are sober too but still i feel alcholic. so thank you . you give massive motivation.

    • @Celticjumper
      @Celticjumper  7 років тому +4

      krissu pissu I can totally relate to that. For years nothing seemed worth doing if it didn’t involve alcohol. You just have to take comfort in the fact that with time, the longer you go without drinking the weaker the cravings get, and for me, a huge reason I wasn’t able to have fun if I wasn’t drinking was because there always a constant pull to drink and I wasn’t getting it, which irritated the hell out of me. I would start with things you used to love doing before you found booze, more often than not you still have a lot of the same likes, they’re just buried beneath your alcoholism. I’m glad my videos can help some. Take care and thank you for your input.

    • @Teretere11111
      @Teretere11111 7 років тому +1

      yes thats right , i went to soccer today. i have played like 10 years but havent played like 2-3 years even havent touched the ball. so yes i will make progress. thanks

    • @livinloudnicky3539
      @livinloudnicky3539 7 років тому +1

      Its like everything you share in ur past or went through is exaclty to the T what I did in my life. Im focusing on your advice on being detailed, make your point & dont let how your portrayed affect this. im so scared to post this video. I want to so bad but im to chicken shit to. I always back out & its an insane path that repeats itself. im in film school & got things going good. So im scared to fuck it all up by exposing myself. Did u feel like this before posting your first video? Were u back and forth alot?

    • @Celticjumper
      @Celticjumper  7 років тому +1

      Livin' LOud Nicky Don’t ever let the fear of how others perceive you change your actions, especially when you know in your heart they are what needs to be done. Those in your life that love and respect you will understand, and those that you don’t need in your life will put themselves. I’m coming up on two years sober with my method, and I know anyone can do it. I believe in you. Just make the plunge. Hell or high water my friend.

    • @livinloudnicky3539
      @livinloudnicky3539 7 років тому +2

      Kyle Sullivan thanks for the advice and direction. Trying to stay on loving me isnt easy. My ego & fake ways is my biggest hurdle of life. I hope this dosent sound dumb but the full willingness only comes out when im relapsing. I was taking each one really bad starting to hate my self so much. But im at the point of my bs & all of it is over. Theres no more slips. enough bullshit, do it now & forever. Im such a quitter that mentally I never follow through with this when sober. Its just a decision I know but posting the truth while up for a while is when I want everyone to see me for what I really am so that way I wont have anything hidden so I run back to my fake pretend reality like always.

  • @flee78
    @flee78 5 років тому

    Great video

  • @tonymoroc
    @tonymoroc 4 роки тому

    I can relate to everything you say. Great video.

  • @ajohonly3721
    @ajohonly3721 5 років тому

    Amazing thank you 🙏
    I started a workout plan 60 days ago today
    I was not drinking often but!
    I stop the once a week glass to lose weight and oh my goodness the health benefits are amazing
    so I’m going to just let it go forever I don’t need those extra calories 😀.

  • @ambermartin461
    @ambermartin461 6 років тому +2

    This is some real shit. Thanks for the insight

  • @newtonburr3123
    @newtonburr3123 5 років тому

    Learning much, and being inspired! Thank you brother!

  • @davidjohnson5262
    @davidjohnson5262 5 років тому

    Great video! I'm stopped boozing but still drink my goal is to stop completely with the will power to go 30days without.. Everyone drinks thays why its hard... You speak honestly man,i feel ya

  • @camojeepguy6606
    @camojeepguy6606 7 років тому

    Awesome Brother! I enjoy watching your videos and glad that you are getting your positive message out! Keep it up man

  • @sixteenstringjack
    @sixteenstringjack 7 років тому

    Great video, thanks

  • @empresszaire2305
    @empresszaire2305 6 років тому

    Thanks!

  • @ChandlerWorthen
    @ChandlerWorthen 4 роки тому

    Thanks man.

  • @krstbates
    @krstbates 5 років тому +1

    Watching your videos make me want to stop drinking. I feel like I let my boys down, my husband down and I don't want to waste my life away. I WANT TO STOP!

  • @kram9076
    @kram9076 3 роки тому

    I started limiting my drinking because I don't want a major hangover anymore. It's hard to stop if you have people around you who always drink. I sleep better, I have more time and I'm more focused.
    Edit: Also more productive

  • @amberjones2586
    @amberjones2586 5 років тому +1

    12 days sober. Feels like forever 😭.

  • @Kangaroojack1986
    @Kangaroojack1986 2 роки тому

    Instead of buying an alcoholic drink. I get a redbull at events where I would previously feel the need to drink at to have fun.

  • @montibify
    @montibify 2 роки тому +1

    Hey man! Hows it been going?

  • @tbob8212
    @tbob8212 4 роки тому

    I missed alot while drinking. My nieces and nephews birthday parties and high school graduations because I was too hungover. Had a coworker tell me one time "You drink too much!" Same with family members telling me to quit. My mother (rip) would tell me "You're cooking your damned guts!" Buried a couple cousins this past year too because they refused to quit. In their 40s :(

  • @PaperBagMan884
    @PaperBagMan884 3 роки тому

    Huh, you know, I'm not sure if I would consider myself addicted. I guess I could say I'm an "addicted social drinker," as in I NEVER drink alone, but when I'm with people, it doesn't matter who, where, or when, or why, I must have a few drinks in my system like you said. I think it's because alcohol is a good social lubricant and I do get social anxiety in public places like bowling alleys, casinos, etc. Alcohol just takes away that tension, and not only that, makes the event more enjoyable. I wish I could enjoy social events without drinking.

  • @derekmiller1240
    @derekmiller1240 7 років тому +3

    Hey Kyle, thank you so much for your videos! You’ve helped me make the decision that I know I’ve been needing to make for a while, which is to stop drinking. I’m a big reader and was wondering if there were any books that helped you out along the way?

    • @Celticjumper
      @Celticjumper  7 років тому +4

      Derek Miller Thank you man!!! And absolutely!! I have three for you. “Drinking: A Love Story” by Caroline Knapp. “Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget.” And “Unwasted: My Lush Sobriety

    • @derekmiller1240
      @derekmiller1240 7 років тому +1

      Kyle Sullivan Awesome! Thank you again for posting your videos and keeping us updated. It really helps to see someone my age be successful with this!

  • @stephenfermoyle4578
    @stephenfermoyle4578 3 роки тому

    here is what i did...WALKING /WATER /APPLE CIDER VINEGAR / Your right about the KID thing....i lost getting excited by things.Thank you

  • @x97sfinest
    @x97sfinest 3 роки тому +1

    I don't get this go back to before thing. I hate who I was as a kid. I would never wanna go back to that. I put a lot of effort into changing myself on purpose and it would feel like throwing myself away to revert like that.

  • @alexiwoods4544
    @alexiwoods4544 2 роки тому

    I am about a little over 2 months sober and started going to AA meetings. How did you deal with the anxiety & stress that comes without drinking?

  • @countryliving4890
    @countryliving4890 4 роки тому +1

    What happened to make you quit.. example... a fight, jail, family , girlfriend, health ? Very good video 👍

    • @Celticjumper
      @Celticjumper  4 роки тому +4

      I mean it was more what wasn’t there to make me quit? It controlled every aspect of my life and drive me to being suicidal. I lied constantly to myself and others, my insides hurt all the time, I was shitting blood and spending money I didn’t have, etc etc. Quitting was the single best thing I ever did.

    • @countryliving4890
      @countryliving4890 4 роки тому

      Kyle Sullivan Thank you Kyle 😊 you are an inspiration I’m starting my journey also🥰 keep the videos coming we need them👍😬

  • @buesi4life
    @buesi4life Рік тому

  • @No_hate420
    @No_hate420 4 роки тому +5

    I smoke a shit ton of weed every day all my money goes to it ...and know I’m tryna quit and start working out and saving money I’m under age and weed has made me slow and depressed ...wish me luck and any tips? 😬

    • @SHANEWHEATON
      @SHANEWHEATON 3 роки тому +1

      There's no luck you gotta make it happen and go through it.

    • @covermaiden
      @covermaiden 3 роки тому +1

      Stop until you have like 22, 23, weed is so good but so bad for teenagers :(

    • @fightermma
      @fightermma 3 роки тому +1

      A year later how are things going Dom?

  • @yaugernet
    @yaugernet 3 роки тому

    4th hangover in a row fourth day watching these videos.. sigh

    • @kenisz3n377
      @kenisz3n377 3 роки тому +1

      You'll be ready when you're ready brother. Sending love and strength your way. ♥

  • @Coconutoilcrazy
    @Coconutoilcrazy 2 роки тому

    How are you doing now? May 2022

  • @VicDamoneJr82
    @VicDamoneJr82 4 роки тому

    Alcohol makes you forget about the stress of how annoying people are ... I still have hobbies

  • @btceatsfiat6641
    @btceatsfiat6641 3 роки тому

    🤙🏼🙏🏼🤙🏼

  • @crystinamarie1
    @crystinamarie1 5 років тому +1

    But what if all my friends drink and they want me to go out? How do you stay sober in social situations like that sir? 32 days clean here.

    • @Celticjumper
      @Celticjumper  5 років тому +1

      Chrissy T. If you have openly admitted to all your friends that you’re an alcoholic and they still want you to go out with them while they drink, especially in the infancy of your sobriety, they aren’t supportive friends. Sometimes building a new life means letting go of parts of your old one.

    • @crystinamarie1
      @crystinamarie1 5 років тому +1

      @@Celticjumper got it. Actually. I have been avoiding them. I haven't told them yet. But from now on I will! Thank you :)

    • @Celticjumper
      @Celticjumper  5 років тому

      Chrissy T. You’re welcome! 👊🏻

  • @flyingfishnet
    @flyingfishnet 6 років тому +1

    ive been clean for a few years but I dont recommend. ive started to look at everything around and it really sucks. sure I could brainwash myself and pretend that finding fault is unnecessary, but its just whistling in the dark. so dont give up if you're expecting too much.

  • @pinchegato3370
    @pinchegato3370 6 років тому +1

    👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @lalalala5089
    @lalalala5089 5 років тому +5

    What if life was NEVER enjoyable before drinking?

    • @malekmakaveli9532
      @malekmakaveli9532 4 роки тому +1

      that was not a good life

    • @aml-zq5mc
      @aml-zq5mc 3 роки тому +4

      That life was before. Leave the past in the past. Life can be enjoyable AFTER drinking because you've learned your lesson and have a new outlook and appreciation of your life ahead

  • @dasottonator1363
    @dasottonator1363 2 роки тому

    Are you still sober ?

  • @karypotter3728
    @karypotter3728 6 років тому

    🖤💯

  • @mrbrentoz808
    @mrbrentoz808 4 роки тому

    Are you still sober today?

  • @dmc549
    @dmc549 3 роки тому

    You are a fucking badass.

  • @snakebacon902
    @snakebacon902 4 роки тому

    🙏☦☯️🕉🙏

  • @amberhansen3806
    @amberhansen3806 2 роки тому

    17 years sober off drugs and over 4 years sober from alcohol here. It's nice not to have a monkey on my back

  • @jamtree9746
    @jamtree9746 3 роки тому

    Life starts when alchohol stops.

  • @serum2685
    @serum2685 5 років тому

    Pain management helps my K.F.O's braces so i include spicy carolina reaper peppers for falling off the wagon th his year
    Ion want to hear it ....you known for it? I got raw land it Tibetan ranch style how's it going?
    👋🤯😤😶