What Happens When You STOP Doing This…Now What?
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- It has been 14 Days Since I have had a Drink… Lets Talk About It.
#soberlife #life #contentcreator #notokay #gigdriver #storytime #family #alcholfree #health #healthyliving
14 Days...Now what? Share a story with us
I quit drinking 5 years ago this past 4th of July.
I've been meaning to say this, and I'm not implying anything nefarious, but you look so much like Charles Manson. I know Manson was a pretty evil dude, but I just mean your physical look. Does anyone else see this, or am I just crazy?
He looks like Ted Bundy and Manson combined lol
@@Sammy_X7 You're taking it to the next level bro 🤣👍
Imagine that guy showing up on your doorstep...if it wasnt' for the big red hotbag? I'd think a homeless person was camped out on my porch.
Pedro looks like Pedro! 😊
Cut your hair ya momo
Smoke weed everyday
Weed helps some people. my best friend and brother both. With me it just makes me more anxious.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Short term answer. That shit fades too. May take years but it fades.
I think this has been one of your best moments in your life journey. Respect...
I'm proud of you, Pedro! I stopped drinking in August of 2016...also for health reasons. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself. Alcohol is a crutch to lean on. Over time, without that crutch, you'll just naturally get stronger...in every way. The crankiness and irritability will dissipate, and you'll feel better overall. I promise! Take care! Jennifer in Dallas ❤❤❤
Everything does not need to be a video
You’re right however you don’t see how it can be helpful ?
Why did you watch?
@@Mr.Betonyou get help
Why watch? And why hate on someone that’s making income on UA-cam? You should TRY JEROME
@TCTALKSTCFITNESS no hating but the brother needs to get some help with the ups in downs you can't be Mr bet on you with more negative then positive
We use door dash to help for groceries. I was out 6 hours and only made 73. I was hoping for a 100. I will hit my goal but it’s tough out there. You are real. I appreciate that.
I Haven't had a beer in 12 hrs 🤓
same here almost. Sober for 24 hrs cuz I took a night off. I'll be drinking my 2 drinks tonight for sure. It's so boring without a couple of pops at night, when I'm done dashing or working. How do people that don't drink stand it? Being sober all day sucks. I think I'd be miserable if I quit.
I'm big on marijuana bro and edibles
With that hair if you ever wanted to start partying again, you could join a Soundgarden/90s band and drink all you want. In case the food delivery thing doesnt work out,
Don’t pick up another beverage and stay clean. Save money, feel more ambitious, and will be able to process things better even if it’s more painful
Not that easy tbh he can’t just stop right away he should slow down then see how he doesn’t NEED alcohol
@@abrahamlopez1388 Stop making excuses
You’re going through withdrawal. It’s perfectly normal. Your body had a dependency and you removed it. Alcoholic is a habit forming substance. It’s not easy. Find a local AA group. Talk to someone who’s been in your shoes. There’s zero shame in it. Your girls need you.
Meet Kevin announced yesterday that he’s been sober for a week. Today you announce you’ve been sober for two. My roommate quit drinking a month and a half ago.
I think I’ll give sober October a go.
Thanks for the motivation!
Take that youtube money and invest it in a dividend stock portfolio and index funds. Learn day trading. If I made 7k a month passively I would day trade full time.
Nah. Pedraud is too impulsive and impatient, it is the worst trait to be a trader/ or investor. He will get killed. And his UA-cam $ is trickling to a full stop. His cults stop sending him $4.99/month because they all realize he is just a condescending douche and a junkie.
Pedro its never to late to hit AA 😂
Really
I stopped drinking 10 years ago.
He was spazzing a few videos ago .. I was like bro got something else going on 🙏
Hey man, hope you're doing good and your family stay blessed. I remember watching you when me and my girlfriend at the time would DoorDash and give good tips. Stay safe!
This guy clearly has social media addiction.
😂
@@RiVer-Parish says the guy who posted a comment. Seriously where do yall come from
@homebound56 I can clearly see right through you can fool your audience, but not me, you have a good one.
The way alcohol makes you feel when you go without (irritable, sweats, depression) i dont want SHIT in this world to have a hold on me like that. NOTHING.
Have you ever considered ganja or kratom? Kratom made me stop drinking altogether. Positive vibes your way brother
We feel you bro. Glad to see you're in a better mood. All that stuff I typed to you yesterday, I need to be telling myself that to be honest. I have a tendency to wanna help others but not myself.... Forgive me. Alcohol has been my best friend for a very long time... i know thats not a good thing. I think... if we're all here for each other whether that be online or offline, i think we'll be ok. Love you fam 💪 And yeah, I do feel alone. I just wanna see others do better than me. People like me are trash but you have the power to influence and encourage.
It takes courage to talk about these things. You never know who is listening and who needs to hear. I just made huge changes in my diet and it does affect you when you make drastic changes. I also struggle with depression and anxiety everyday. You are not alone and so really appreciated this video. Sending you peace and encouragement.
Glad youre doing better today. Take a break if you need to. Those who truly follow you will be here when you return.
There appear to be a lot of us out here with ADHD ❤ I quit drinking a year ago for health reasons as well. It gets better, hang in their my friend!
Watching as I have a drink lol
How do you manage healthcare expenses making money doing gig work ? I have type 2 but I have insurance that pays for CGMs that I then use to figure out what not to eat so now in remission . Biggest reason I keep my w2 is for health insurance .
After 3 weeks all those lil irritable cranky moments will all disappear. Keep up the good work an ur family will be so proud of u for continuing to stay away from the alcohol. I salute you bro all the way from Cali.
I was there, brother! A few years back, I was told I have a minor medical condition... One of the things that makes it more difficult is - alcohol. And I'll be honest. For a while, I ignored it... But my progress was not what it could have been. So, eventually, I quit drinking. I never said 'I will never have alcohol again'. I just decided that on that particular day, I wasn't going to drink. And the next day - I was going to try real hard not to... I have taken each day for over 3 years now. I feel a lot better... And you can do it too...
Thanks for sharing that
Good for you Pedro! Loved this video. I quit smoking cigarettes cold turkey many years ago. It was not easy but I’m glad I did it. I think telling myself I’m going to try to not smoke today but it doesn’t mean it will be forever kept it from feeling overwhelming and impossible to accomplish. Do you mind sharing more about ADHD at some point.
@@tiffymoto7059 thank you. I might 1 day
You start to grow and love again
Awesome! That's great! I sipped for years. 5k+ deliveries while sipping. Stopped Dec 11th 23. Started the Smart Recovery program near by. Graduating soon in fact. 26 UAs later. Education during your stage is impeccable. If you choose to do the classes, gain knowledge and the tools. It's an amazing growth spert that I thought could never happen. I'm an intellect like you are. I hear you very well. Keep this in mind, your cells are constantly holding on to the alcohol compound. Takes a year to get it all out. Oh and crankiness, also normal as your brain rewires itself. You'll have stages, and I have your back. Keep up the great path your on. You are amazing.
See a actual substance abuse professional if you have issues with depression or drinking....
Ok
Substance Abuse Professionals are the reason why a lot of good truck drivers with terrific driving records are not delivering products to your stores.
Black tea, with or without sugar.
It’s time to get a w2 job and get out of the gig economy wake up
Facts
I’m woke
Bro congrats Pedro! 14 days!! Im 40 im not there yet but plan on stopping before December. I heard once your past 60-90 days it really starts to get better. Heres the thing with alcohol I am way more irritated doing gig work long term than without. And gig work is not long term and definitely not a good combo with alcohol its already a crappy job. All the pings from uber make me want to throw my phone sometimes lol. I have been stuck though just drinking 2-3 beers a day for a couple years. Im over it. I dont see how anyone can be a better person with alcohol. Yes it is addicting as $#*!...but keep going. I need to stop for health reasons too. No shame we are not made to tolerate poison period!! Keep going!
I comment all the time about your perspective, but wow this was even more amazing than usual. Type 2 diabetic for a few years myself and never much of a drinker, but this hit me especially the masking and food part. Thank you again. I am also a fan of Jelly Roll and like how he says I'm not okay but it's all gonna be alright. Do what you need to do to be there for your family and thank you for sharing to help us be here for ours
one thing I know about any gig is that none last forever, get what you need out of it and move on to bigger and better things with everything that one learned and hopefully saved some money to invest in yourself. Gigs just are not as resourceful as they used to be.
Congratulations, but I will tell you this. I hear people say all the time. Well I stop smoking cigarettes. Well I stopped drinking. I talked to a long haired guy in Walmart one day when I was actually picking up beer I put it in my cart and crossed the way. I looked up and he looked at me and he literally told me you should put that back. You should put that back and I laughed jokingly and I asked him I said why is that he said man I haven’t had a cigarette or a beer in over 30 years and I stopped for a second and I was like are you serious and he was like yup I’m very serious. He said that will lead you down the wrong road and I just told him I said well, sir. Congratulations to you and hope all is well and I said not to be rude, but please don’t worry about what I’m doing in my life, as long as I take care of my children, my family and my dogs I’m gonna be OK. I don’t drink and drive. I’m not an alcoholic. I don’t do illegal drugs. or anything like that and he kinda just looked at me and he shook his head and I just told him I’m sorry man if I’m gonna have a beer, I’m gonna have a beer. I work for it and that’s what I enjoy. I don’t get drunk and start shit with people, I stay to myself to be honest with you. I don’t even remember the last time. I had a hangover because I don’t drink the pass out. I drink to knock off the edge. I smoke cigarettes. I don’t smoke around my children and I don’t smoke in my car. Period! But I’m going to do what I want to do and nobody’s gonna change me but congratulations. It’s a hard habit to kick. Good luck.
Drink in the morning, cut the grass, let wife drive tell here that she is beautiful then drink coffee no hangover better sleep early
I also have ADHD! but honestly, Man, I would try to go back into like a management position and leave the gig economy not trying to tell you what to do, but you’re trying to quit an addictive drug and trust me. You will lash out at somebody and that could be the biggest mistake in your entire life, I wish you luck and congratulations again
14 days is good! We have alcohol after work every night, and even more when at parties. I'm 55 and my husband is 67, and we haven't taken a break except fir 3 to 7 days most.
I quit drinking and smoking weed. After 18 years. Shits tough but it gets easier. That 30 day mark is that first milestone. Youll feel so much better in the long run. Give it time.
40 is a good age to just quit. It seems after 40 it just isn’t cute or fun. Especially for those around you..your kids…your spouse…your co workers..neighbors, family ect.
Everybody starts to change at 40…men and women.
You come out of your reproductive years in your forties. Not saying you ..can’t procreate anymore…but you shouldn’t. That is a change.
Your not out at the clubs anymore bouncing around.
Plus life has kicked our ass a little by 40. So add some alcohol with that and instead of having a good time like in the past you start to get angry about things. You become more honest the older you get so add alcohol to that and you can really end up putting your foot in your mouth and really hurt people you didn’t mean to hurt.
Quitting alcohol is not just quitting alcohol it is changing everything that went along with it from the friends you drank with to the places you hang out at.
You gotta replace it with something else. We are very adaptable as humans.
I quit 6 years ago.
I occasionally wish I wanted to socialize more like when I would drink but that is it. Everything else is all around better. I started exploring the outdoors like I used to when I was a kid and with all the information in our pockets now a days it makes it really fun. I also walk my dogs every single day after work.
Substituted one for the other.
You will be fine Pedro! A day at a time ..until it’s a week at a time …then a month at a time ..then a year at a time until it is just who you are. No regrets! You got this👍🏼
Pedro, I’ll read my comment on that video from that night and look what I said. do not lose this opportunity to rewrite yourself. All of these things that signs to stop doing big work full-time and reserve it for part time. Glory days are over. And never coming back. Go get your benefits and doing work part-time will actually be fun.
Pedro, I hear you on so many different planes, & God is there for you. Sure, we may drink a bit - Jesus had wine on several occasions - even made wine from water, The Best... Pedro, you are as God made you, flaws & all, he loves you, as the rest of your family does. &, I may add, your viewers too. I feel you are like Popeye, you take a few hits, have your greens, then Re-Set things. Love to all that make your videos possible. Thank you all :-)
Excellent commentary. My husband who was diagnosed at age 45 is in excellent shape and I know when his sugar tanks as he gets cranky.
Great to hear that
3 months ago I was getting sick every single day multiple times a day. Throwing up. my Doc said it was because of the high THC intake I had, and if I didn't stop I would continue to throw up until the THC was out of my system. I am 3 months sober. It was and still is very hard to stop / not smoke THC. I know it is what's best for me, so I fight the battle every single day in my head. I am still 3 months sober.
Pedro, quitting drinking was the easiest thing I ever did. I put the plug in the jug and never picked up another drink. Lots of positive vibes, especially for those people (girls) you love deeply. They deserve those positive vibes and the adjustmentperiod will be over quickly. Have as many good people around you as possible.
I understand Type I very well, my daughter who is almost 26 in two weeks was diagnosed when she was 4 years old...
Mine was 8
High blood sugar causes mood swings. I’m also diabetic. Take care of yourself
Sugar causes so many mood issues in general
First huge step today. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you start this amazing journey to better your health physically and mentally. You got this. One minute at a time. Thank you for sharing with us.
I can relate: gave up ganja 2 weeks ago after 30 years of daily use, been irritable AF
Drinking for me was the easiest to quit. I just didn't like how it made me feel. Like you said it makes you feel more or feel nothing. 7 years sober now. I know you said you're not religious but If there's one thing you should put your faith and your belief in its you! You can do it Pedro! Remember who YOU are! Where YOU left off. Find that man again!
Last 2 times I tried to drink I got a headache, Like a few commenters I am 420 friendly it helps me in being stoic and not overreacting. I've asked myself those same questions before. I said "Pedro why you getting mad ,Pedro what made you mad"....lol Hey Pedro watch a video make a person smile or laugh. Like I tried to get you to do with that last line I wrote.
I’m an addict….i use food to comfort myself. I’ve gained 60 pounds and I am working with counseling and nutrition guidance. I understand totally the wrath of our choices. I appreciate you letting your guard down and being vulnerable …we are human and I also have adhd! We fall we stand we fail we thrive. One day at a time to become a better us ❤
Sounds like during the past 2 weeks you have discovered what a 'functioning Alcoholic ' is😉
I havent had an drink in 20 years. I personally rather smoke then drink. I made the choice and didnt look back. No more hang overs. No more feeling like complete shit. You need a little 420 in your life bro.
I've had a friend who was diabetic he liked to drink 🍸 heavy wouldn't stop they cut his leg off from knee down. some people drink and just can't stop because there addicted
I stopped smoking weed for a year almost now and as a byproduct I stopped drinking even though my issue was with abusing weed. Sometimes we need to quit to realize the thing we did wasn’t good for us.
I have type 1 also since I was 3. My feeling of anxiety heightens when my A1c is higher. I also notice drinking heightens that also. But the source of the problem needs to be corrected rather than covered by beer or other things we try to feel good.
Healthy diet and exercise (like a walk with the family) can take the edge off over time.
Hope you feel better.
I would do a vitamin level check as well as do fresh juicing. It will make you feel better and you will be able to really accomplish what you want.
Keep up the videos i know youre down but the youtube algorithms are pushing your short videos alot right now shorts to 15 min alot lately. We wanna see you do some live delivery shifts again
Thanks for sharing this Pedro. I also have crappy & stressful days & what I do is to step away & go for a walk!
The only men who can afford to support an entire family on gig work income are the ones who's wives make the bread winning primary income.
The only thing keeping Pedro as a gig worker is his wife's bread winning income. Without her REAL income, he would have to quit gig work IMMEDIATELY and start doing something that brings home more than minimum wage after fuel costs and vehicle repair costs...
What does his wife do?
Are you well?
Thanks for your rawness and honesty about things people generally won’t discuss.
Let's go for day 21!! Your diabetes and your body will thank you. Blessings.....
Ive had to make a lot of lifestyle changes for health reasons. It was really hard for a few months, but now Im much healthier and feel great. Hang in there, it will get easier with time.
Thank you for sharing the moments. Seems like you need a motivational hour.
Pedro you need to treat your alcoholism the way to do that is not to be on UA-cam but to get in the rooms of alcoholics anonymous
First
If you ain’t first you ain’t shit
Yep Type one diabetes is horrible. Ruby my daughter has it. Nonstop daily battle for life
Your best video ever I appreciate your honesty and yes it relates with a lot of people for a lot of different reasons
I'm 25 days sober myself I 100% glad I stopped my life and physical health has been way better
I dont want to quit the nicotine because the horrible mood, stressed out feeling while quitting
Do you smoke or vape? nicotine itself is pretty harmless, not much different than caffeine.
@nocturnus6 I vape... I quit smoking about 4 years ago, after smoking for 15yrs. Tried to quit smoking several times over those years.. Switching to vape is the only thing that worked.
@@maddashforroadtripcash3477 You did the right thing by switching to vape. There's really no down side to vaping. Nicotine is harmless in moderate doses. Vape is just nicotine and water, and some flavoring. There's nothing dangerous about vaping, even though you will hear the contrary from different groups and the government. Doctors are encouraging there patients that smoke to switch to vape. There's no need to quit, vape it up! Nicotine has some health benefits as well.
Marijuana will be better
11 months sober. Made the same decision proud of you! My life changed big time
alcohol is a cleaning agent and really should not be ingested . thanks for the video Man❤
Keepin it real as always bro… this takes a lot of courage. Rooting for you
Some people say they do everything better when they are wasted. 🤪 You are doing it right. 👏
Keep on going! The struggle is real! For ALL of us!!😊
If it wont help all then how do you know it will help me?
Alcohol in moderation is perfectly fine
Thank you for this video.i'm going thru a ruff time myself.your words on this video have really helped me your video today may haved saved me from myself at a hard time in Mr crazy world. You made a difference in my life today . Just wanted to say thank you! This video was for me.
You are so welcome
The root cause is "Self Worth".
GET A JOB
Ok
Gotta hit up that kombucha, brother
Thank you for being real bro.
Dude I'm a serious binge drinker. I've spent many days watching your videos from a hospital bed. Alcohol is evil. It's a crime the alcohol is legal in marijuana is not. Marijuana has never disrupted my life. Alcohol has kept me from becoming everything that I possibly could ever be. I'm in the hospital right this second watching this video. I'm going to rehab the day after tomorrow. Yo bro I can feel you more than I ever have before.
Thanks for sharing man. It can be a real issue for many. Stay healthy brother
@@Mr.BetonyouThanks Pedro
Im bored of this work.too been doing it since 2017
It is boring. I did it two years ago full-time and at that time it was pretty good and I really enjoyed it now I’m constantly having to stay out all day long and being away from my family. It’s starting to get annoying because you literally have to work almost 7 days a week Now I don’t go out on Tuesdays or Wednesdays because in my market it’s completely trash. It’s not worth it. Honestly I’m gonna go back to a W-2 hopefully and just do this part time and yes, I will be drinking because this W-2 job I work outside all day so when I get home from 95° heat, I’m ready to have a beer
yeah buddy, nice job
Timely as usual 😎
Second
sigma ❤
You need Jesus, AA and a great therapist
Wow
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I need tips and tricks on other available apps to make $$ I've ONLY done door dash... Are there any websites that let you know if your area is a good market for a particular app? What apps are available to make money on? I'm totally not good with doing drive share apps or anything like that because stranger danger, however I will drop off some stuff to people that they purchase ahead of time at the particular address given but I'm not trying to die also if you do anything like that count me in I'll be ready to watch
I am drinking right now!
Enjoy
We aren’t your therapist bro. You act like you have some grand wisdom to share but you don’t. Make driving content or create something else and stop complaining.
Why do you care if he is sharing? It's supposed to be a community here. I think it's great he can get on here and be vulnerable. Why should he suffer in silence? We all have been down and in a spot
@@RageMachete ya Kno it got nothing to do wit being a therapist, it's about being transparent with lyfe an sharing with his subscribers there's nothing wrong wit that. There's alot more to lyfe than deliveries, why don't u take ur miserable ass somewhere else if u got issues with sumbody sharing things that go on in their lyfe that also affects millions of ppl world wide!
@@TheDecider2024 I defended him on the last video. But I also don’t want some dude complaining on my feed. People work hard as hell to make channels and this content is not content at all.
@@RageMachete "..some dude complaining on my feed", as if you OWN UA-cam. LOL! Bro, you've got the power to scroll past. Did you know that? So, trying to change UA-cam channels is a lot harder than you just not watching. You can control that.
@@MicDropBBQ I never claimed to own anything on UA-cam. You’re ok with a grown man constantly complaining about stuff the rest of us are expected to just deal with. It’s called being an adult. I shouldn’t have to constantly hear about his personal problems. You can be his shoulder to cry on. Dude needs to understand that we aren’t following him to listen to him vent his frustrations. It’s to inform, create etc. He stated multiple times that he’s alone even though he has his wife and family. He’s having a mid life crisis in real time.