How to Not Drink Alcohol, Even When You Really, Really Want To...
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- This video is for anyone who is trying to quit drinking alcohol. If you are on your sobriety journey, and have been doing good, but the cravings are really intense today, please watch this video before you take a drink.
I'm sure you have a lot of good reasons for wanting to live a sober life. And those reasons are still valid even though you might be dealing with some drinking triggers right now. Drinking today, this evening, or tonight is not going to help you in any way. You will just wake up tomorrow with the same reasons for wanting to stop drinking alcohol but with some additional shame and guilt as well.
We are not going to worry about tomorrow, next week, or even next month though. And we aren't going to worry about last week or last month either. We are just going to focus on right now. And we are NOT going to take that drink!
We are going do whatever we need to do to take our minds off of drinking. Whatever it takes. Drink a ton of water, soda, or coffee. Go spend the night at your mother's house. Take some Tylenol PM and pass out early. Call a friend. Call an ex. Just do something that will keep you from drinking!
The good news is that no one or nothing on this planet can force you or make you take another drink if you don't want to. Let that sink in. The only force on this planet that can make us drink right now is us. We are fighting a internal battle. One side of us will win today, one side of us will lose. Let's make sure it's the sober side!
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I'm totally dumbfounded why anyone would give a thumbs down to this video !!!
ignorance... they're not '"WILLING" to give it a go.
No kidding !!
people might be drunk watching this video and couldnt accurately click the thumbs up button
@@SpectralKarnivore I think you're right.
How can you tell. It's only the channel owner that can see that now
When I woke up this morning before I even got out of bed I was 100% sure that I will be going to the liquor store real quick. I recently lost my job and have been on an emotional roller coaster with anxiety off the charts. The thing is I would most likely go on a several day binge!!! I sat down to gather myself and watch some UA-cam for a moment. UA-cam recommended this video, I am a subscriber. I didn't think I had it in me to watch a 20+ minute video because I was in a hurry to get there and escape my reality but I gave it a chance at least for a moment. As I watched this video I realized that we were not just in the same book but we were on the same page. You understood me and what I was going through. What hit me on a very personal level was when you were talking about number of days sober and you mentioned 699 days, it was as if I was meant to watch this video because 699 is my home address and you were talking directly to me. I watched the entire video and left a short comment. I have to honestly say that this video was the feather that tipped the scale and instead of going to the poison store I went to my parent's house. They were glad to see me and I ate a delicious home cooked meal there. Later when I went home I organized some paper work and went on a long walk which did me good. When I came back home my buddy who recently moved out of state called me, we talked for over an hour. The conversation was positive for me because he has some job connections for me nearby. I believe that you planted a positive energy seed in my mind that strengthen me and helped me get through my day. I DON'T mean to sound cute but I honestly believe that you Tim were my Guardian Angel on this day!!!! Before the day was done I shared this video with my parents. They are very old, my parents were little kids during World War 2 in Poland, they both send you their love and blessings!!! You really helped me today because I have been drinking myself close to death lately. I sincerely thank you and I appreciate what you do. I will continue watching your videos. Be safe and God Bless you!!!!!❤❤❤
Congratulations on resisting temptation. Keep striving to improve yourself.
@@gwillis01 thank you
Today is day one for me i sincerely hope your still sober and are back to work 👍👍👍👍
@@benbirkigt493 Thank you for the support!!! I'm sober. Stay strong brother!! It's not easy but you can do it!!!
@@arturkarpinski164 Thank you i sincerely appreciate it im really glad your still sober
6 days days sober...I was just about to go to buy wine and beer because the cravings are so overwhelming.This video actually helped...So no "hangxiety" tomorrow!!! :)
You can do it take it one day at a time I did it after 22 years of drinking now I have been sober for 1 year and 2 month you can do it you may have to to talk to your friends from a distance but you can do you will be happier I guarantee you 🙏🙏🙏
Keep up the good work Kimmo Continue to improve yourself
Hangxiety I like that. That shit is real and it's the hardest cycle for me to break.
Thank you Timothy! 6 days sober. Best pep talk ever. I will listen to this over and over.
Congrats on the 6 days Sharon! Keep going!
Great job Sharon! Keep it up! I was 4 days sober and then today I relapsed...I just found you and thank you so much for your words. I can easily hear your wisdom and can feel the realness. New sub here. Thank you!
ITS FRIDAY!!! I got some ice cold lemonade waiting for me #NoAlcohol
5am listening to this. I am so scared to fail. My triggers are Fridays. But I will not give up
You got this!!!!
Keep striving to improve yourself
This is how I quit smoking cigarettes 20 years ago. I told myself there was no way a piece of rolled up paper had power over me. Then as I was going to sleep I told myself I WAS NOT QUITTING smoking but that I would wake up never having smoked ~ a non-smoker. It was like magic. 😉
i did this last year with em. i only mixed ciggies with weed, still smoked 6 + ciggies a day, i now hate the smell of em like when i was a kid, its great
@@JaimzeGames I know, I can’t stand the smell either
47 days sober today. Feeling the pain of losing my ex girlfriend really hard today for some reason. I just hate that I lost her because of the person I was when I was drinking. I know we'd be good if I had just gotten my shit together, but she ghosted me 47 days ago and I can't do anything about it except stay sober. I wanna drink and forget everything tonight, but I don't ever want to ruin my life again by drinking. This pain sucks and I did it to myself because I couldn't admit and break my addiction in time. Thanks for the video man 🙏. Staying on the path today
Continue to work on improving your self Sammy.
@@billy77511 Keep it up Billy! It gets so much better. I'm up to day 133 now staying strong!
@@sammyhuda2062 same happened to me how you keeping
Legit just had the negative thoughts from the devil telling me “mayyyybeeee”.....this was a Godsend! Now back to my Bojangles. Thanks Tim!
Update...12:30pm Sat 3/26 yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy I didn’t drink and feel AMAziNg!!!!! 15 days sober after messing up after a 2 year span!!
Keep it up all the ppl out there struggling!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
@@weinerwagon6781 I wish I could hug you right now I’m so proud of you honestly.
this popped up in my video feed just as i got off of work for the weekend, when i usually will go drink. i have 2 days in. i will go for 3. thanks for this .
You can do it!!! 😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰
Keep up the good work. Continue to improve yourself.
Excellent, just keep going -- you can do it!!!
You’re a good man.
Sometimes I forget there's alcohol in the house or that I could've grabbed a beer at my parents'. The reprogramming is starting to work. Feels good
HI TIM THIS IS ELIJAH TIM I'M STILL GOING STRONG AS OF TODAY 5-23-2022 I HAVE BEEN SOBER FOR 2 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS TIM I JUST WANTED TO THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR ENCOURAGING WORDS MY COUSIN CAME AND VISIT ME A WEEK AGO TIM HE HAS BEEN SOBER FOR 4 YEARS HIM AND I WOULD DRINK TOGETHER BUT WHEN HE VISIT ME WE HAD GREEN TEA AND GATORADE WE TALK ABOUT THOSE ALCOHOL DAYS TIM BUT WE DIDN'T GIVE IN TIM I AM SO PROUD OF MY COUSIN AND SO PROUD OF YOU TIM FOR SHARING YOUR JOURNEY ON STAYING SOBER I LOVE YOU MAN THANKS AGAIN 🙏❤️🙏
Awesome Elijah! Keep the streak going!
Wonder how many lives are being saved by these videos… I personally know at least one.
Right on time.... I’m five days without a beer and it’s tough haha but so many positive aspects versus negative now.
@@helpfulcommenter Thank you for that comment! I really appreciate it so much.
Walking and drinking water are helping me, plus realizing how much better I feel now when I wake up and how in control I am versus how out of control I was.
@@helpfulcommenter Thank you again and yes I’ve been sleeping better and the waking up feeling great instead of waking up sick and having to make excuses all day or suffer through the day is sooooooo worth it alone! I appreciate your comment.
You Can do this!🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️
@@shandiraprice I really appreciate your encouragement!
I had to come back here and add that alcohol is sugar and they both work on your nucleus accumbens part of your brain which releases a pleasure feeling. In my experience eating a small amount of sugar and fat, let's say a tablespoon of honey and peanut butter, can stave off cravings of wanting alcohol. An added benefit is the fat and sugar make me feel a little bit sleepy after a few minutes which also gives me the slightly sedative feeling of alcohol. I usually have a few walnuts too. This is great for after work when I want something "healthy" to unwind.
I have watched this video several times when the urge starts coming on like right now... it works everytime.. Im going for a run! Thank You Tim 🔥
Thank God I am on my recovery journey. I am done drinking this poision. I did not realized I was heavily brainwashed. Into thinking as a child once I become an adult, this would be the happy juice. It is straight depression juice. Depressing downward cycle. It took me, being sober from this poision to reagain real, genuine happiness. Happiness so strong I can not hide it, even if I tried hard.
I live alone, so I'm making you the person who I lean on when I need some support. Thanks, bro.
No problem Matthew. Hit me up if you need to.
Was going strong for only 8 days.
Drank last night. Feeling so guilty and ashamed. But today is another day.
How are you doing today I’ve got two years and a month
@@savagenative959
Day zero
Good for tou
@@wordsoffire2416 best of luck and wish you the best man regardless of what you’re doing
@@savagenative959
Thank you my brother 🙏.
It’s difficult but not impossible. I got this.
God bless
@@wordsoffire2416currently 1 week sober after a previous week sober followed by a 2 day relapse. Shame and guilt are natural but sometimes that is what keep us drinking. If you cave in and drink, dust yourself off and forget about it, cuz everyday is a new day to make the choice to either be sober or drink. Every day sober is a win ! Keep going we can do this
Good tips Tim. Pretend the water is alcohol and chug until you’re full and “wasted”
@@helpfulcommenter Yes that is theoretically possible but highly unlikely No body sets out to drink two gallons of water all at once.
@@helpfulcommenter she would have died faster from alcohol.
I hope you realize how much your videos impact your viewers!!! You're a Godsend Tim 😭
3 days sober because of you and your channel! New evening now and im sitting here watching this video again! Its so hard, but its been 3 fantastic mornings! Hope it will be easier soon 😢 thank you so much, you are a living saint
Keep going! Hopefully you are on day 4 or 5 now. So glad my content could help you. Stay blessed 👍🏾
So happy for your answer ❤ have not touched a drop for 6 or 7 days now❤ i sleep so much better, but everyday i watch this video!! Its probably the best motivational video!
Yesterday i watched your Reason to not drink video where you talk about all the madness with hangover etc. Even had to laugh a little bit because it reminded me of myself BEFORE:)
Day 12 now and im watching this video again, like every other evenings! My addicted brain bought a 6 pack today, but i havent opened it.. watching this video now to convince myself not open the boxes.
@@mhnjhbjnokl5904 Don’t open it! Throw it away! You got this!
Today... Let's just let that side win................................... Just let it win. Love it.
Best video on this ever! 👏
Thank you!!! 😁👍
Had to pour a shot back in the bottle and put it back in the fridge. It was unopened. Thank you sir
Much love my brother, I woke up this morning after a heavy night of drinking last night and regretting it. So I have to start watching your videos again because they really do make a lot of sense and motivate me to try my hardest to stay sober.
Keep fighting!!!
“Today, we’re going to let this side win”. This sentence literally feels like a weight lifted off my shoulders. Even though I’m not addicted to alcohol, and won’t drink tonight or tomorrow night, It feels good to know I can use that whenever I want to counteract other bad habits I might face. Thank you Tim.
I’m 30 and I have been binge drinking since I was 18. I’ve had a year or so sober. Being pregnant helped definitely because I wouldn’t drink at all and I’m a mom of 3. I am starting to have stomach pains every time after I drink now. I will drink one weekend with friends and the next morning wake up with sharp abdomen pains. I’ve had a CT and they don’t see anything wrong. Liver is good, hearts good, pancreas is good stomach and intestines are good. So I don’t know why I have these sharp stomach pains. I did good and didn’t drink for a month and then I went to a painting party and had wine and a few beers. Woke up with stomach pain. I have to do it for my health. Why they don’t know why I’m having pain I know it only happens after I drink. So that’s why I’m here. It’s for my health! I can go a couple months and then binge a weekend and not drink for a while again. I’m thinking about not being around others who are drinking or brining NA beer so I don’t get tempted.
I wish I could get pregnant but I'm a guy lol 🤣
It could be your gallbladder. Alcohol also tends to irritate the stomach lining
@@beckoninglight16 I had my gallbladder checked and it was fine. Just living a sober life 😄😅
Could be gas also
13:45 THANK YOU for acknowledging that it’s most of the times not a cold turkey win. That we have to keep quitting until we quit and that even people like yourself who are helping so many of us stay sober you had your moments where you gave in
I appreciate your knowledge of our humanity and I appreciate these videos..
I watch them on repeat (I have an NA playlist) and they’re always inspiring.
I'm rolling on the floor over here watching this. So SO PERFECT.
I’m 30 days in, was never a weekday drinker but come Friday I went hard . Fridays come around and it’s been hard but I just cling on to how shitty I’ll feel in the morning if I did. Waking up without a hangover on a Saturday or Sunday is amazing .
You really inspired me bro! 14 years of straight drinking and im on day 8 alcohol free. Not that im counting, F the booze
I always come back to this video when i want to drink, but dont want to drink
Keep fighting my friend!
Just found your channel brother. Thank you for the guidance 🙏🏾 its really encouraging seeing another black man overcome this.
Yeah I had the same. Stay strong ❤🙏🏾!!
107 days sober. I can relate to everything you said.
I remember a cartoon where the kids were told "Whatever you do, don't go into the candy store". And of course that's all they wanted to do. Thanks for the video, it's great!
13 days, one day at a time! My friend traveled for an hour to help me not relapse 2 days ago 🙏
But as of 2 wks I'm guna do it all alone cause I'm a strong adult haha
Thx Tim! Videos helped me a lot! 11 months sober today 🎈🎈
It's 60 degrees and sunny here in Minnesota, the beautiful weather is really triggering . Found this video and I feel better, thanks!
Whenever I get the cravings to drink I stick on one of your videos man. It really helps me get through. Keep doing what ur doing man, you've reached out to me and I respect you massively for that.
I'm glad my videos can help! Good luck on your sobriety journey!
Thank U bro I really needed to hear this cause I hate when I slip up I get so piss at myself cause I'm struggling but I will beat this thank u bro Thank U Timothy so much
Hi Timothy. I've watched a lot of sobriety videos lately but yours are truly wonderful and inspiring. I'm five months sober nearly but still have days where I'm psychologically struggling. Today was a bad day right from waking up. This video really helped. Many thanks.
Congratulations on the 5 months! I’m glad my video helped. Keep fighting, my friend!
Every time I feel like drinking coffee ☕️ again I ask myself ok one today and tomorrow what’s gonna stop you
Almost two years no no coffee. No alcohol also of course but I didn’t miss it I don’t think about it
coffee was my absolute nightmare the anxiety.
Oh this is so cool because I am giving away the rest of my coffee beans including coffee too! What alternatives do you use? I was thinking green tea black tea and dandelion
Thank you so much. I am not drinking today. Filled up my water bottle (with water)! Will be watching you again.
Thanks for this. I’m going to try and abstain starting Monday. Fresh start to the week. Every day is a new day. I just started learning piano as an adult, so I hope that can occupy my time.
I hope that you end up playing the piano frequently as a distraction from bad habits. Focus on the positive. Improve your skills and improve your health.
I only want to drink on weekends because I believe in work life professionalism... But when Friday comes a wanna drink for the next 2 and a half days. I hate weekends now that I'm quitting the habit. And that's what led me to this video Saturday evening.
Sober 7 months. Man I just wanna party & drink tonight. Tunes are going. Ppl I know out & about & I'm home. Feeling bad for myself I just can't do it or it be a damn mess again. Be chaos be miserable more than right now. Im getting my chips & soda water & pout in front of my t.v till morning. Get through it but damn. I think I'm envious too of those who can go out & party a night then leave it be for months. I simply can't. I must accept this fact. ❤
Hope ur doing good! I'm just get started!
I don't drink but Ive been struggling with cannabis addiction. And these videos really help.
Really appreciate your video's and watching your videos is really helping me a lot to get sober. Thank you
God bless you your first 30 seconds made my heart skip a beat. Today is father's day and I'm on a bus saying I don't want to drink today. Your video had helped me amazingly. Que dios TE bendiga mi amigo.
I agree it all bottoms down to handling those temptation moments of truth each day. Binary, no. I still can't seem to make it past a month several times now, one thing is clear - the temptations need better handling. If it's an event that is focused on drinking - why even go, their reaction to your respectful decision is their responsibility. Is it the end of the world? No. But is life ending sooner with a drinking problem? Yes. Not maybe, yes. Get drunk on sober benefits.
Tim, you have an honesty and genuineness about you that I think alot of others simply reading out of a book do not exute. Thank you again for providing your own personal experiences in a way that others (including myself) can really connect with. It always makes it easier to be reminded that we are all human, we all make mistakes, and none of us are bad people for having these shared personal and internal struggles that are too often fought in secret on a daily basis.
Thank you Tim. Perfect Friday day night video. It helps me to know we are all in the same boat and are not alone. Today I went to the grocery store (been a few weeks) and at the end of the isles were display after display of wine and beer (I'm not a wine drinker) But it got me thinking. My family met at my moms for pizza and family time which I love. My brother left and went to his AA meeting while my sisters family ate and had their fill of Bud Lights while I sipped on my Pepsi, all the time thinking a beer would sure taste good. Once my belly was full and I was satisfied all cravings were gone. I left and came home happy and sober Thanking the Lord knowing I will get a good night sleep and wake up in the morning refreshed.
🍃Yes we vibing. TU for this. So so helpful..we are all in this together folks... this self is not picking up today! TU Tim. ☘️
These sobriety videos are hidden gems. Thanks for sharing your experiences and insight
Tim have you ever noticed how the word ‘drink’ has been co-opted by the alcohol industry when you go out to a bar people say oh don’t you drink and you’re standing there with a glass of water in your hand and say ‘of course I drink what do you think this is? ‘ And they said ‘ no you know what I mean’ so even intelligent people don’t realise they have been hypnotised and conditioned please repost this interview and qualify using the phrase we’re going to help you to stop ‘drinking alcohol’ rather than stop drinking once people are specific in their language they will realise what they’re actually doing as a result of the hypnosis and they will be able to break free part of the difficulty comes from the fact that subconsciously we have to drink to stay alive So by co-opting the word ‘drink’ the alcohol industry can link our subconscious desire to stay alive with the desire for alcohol. People don’t realise the power of words. the reason we use the word to ‘spell’ when creating a word is because we are creating a spellOr better still casting a spell
Thanks for that Tim i am not drinking tonight for the 5th night. Fell off the wagon last weekend and sick of it. I can stop but staying stopped is the problem.
Last weekend was my worst ever I think, I missed work Monday and Tuesday this week due to it, I still feel like crap
@@wes_azdrummer93 you got this!
Yes my higher self is winning...ive starting making tea out of cloves bay leaves and burdock root...no sugar no caffeine...hey thanks these videos are very helpful....😌😌😌and i love water...
Thank you. You helped me today. I am 4 years and 29 days sober and i am having a really, really hard day. I needed to be reminded of WHY it is I quit. No one can drive you to drink but your nerves can get so blown that booze begins to speak to you to pick up. I am praying. The voice of Jesus is louder.
This guy is an incredibly gifted, charismatic speaker. Not surprised his channel’s done so well
This video really helps 🙂. The other night my Mom recorded me while I was blacked out drunk and I was acting ridiculous I couldn’t even talk straight. I’m 40 years old by the way. I’m not drinking tonight
You have a real talent for coaching people with alcohol issues! Thank you so much for posting your videos and please continue helping us out; we need it (day 66 sober, for the moment)!
So helpful! You really have a gift when it comes to speaking the right message at the right time. I’m sure so many people have been helped by your video and I know this one for sure will be one that can be watched again and again!
I think I'm going to be playing it every night!
Nice job Tim breaking this down .
I'm trying to stop... I managed for several days but boredom caught up with me. However, this video is the one that made the most sense to me so far.
Thanks man
Day 1 again. Thank you Tim, please make more sober videos. They make me laugh and inspire me to do better.
This might be the most helpful video ever created.
Thank you I stopped for3 months I was sick.. and as I felt better i started again..so here I am just for today I can do I needed to hear this today thank you 🙏❤️🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿
The urge gets strong, but you keep us going sober about it! ❤ #PositiveSquad 🚩❤🚩❤
Great advice as always but with a light hearted manor which made me chuckle, keep up th good work & thanks again for advice when we all struggle from time to time
I love this, helped me tonite.❤️
After this week I'll have 3 weeks off from work, going to try and detox from all stimulants, including caffeine, I really need to fix my life and turn this around. You're channel will help me achieve that goal.
Thanks to this video I didn't drink yesterday, hope this is the first of many... Thank you.
Gratitude of this message. The Struggle is real for so many to revert to bad habits because as a society We are not well. Enlightenment is painful when we grow out of our Ego into Authentic Soul. Liberty is the Souls breath. Breath in goodness and kindness so we can discern Truth beyond shadows of Ignorance.
Hi Tim I am so happy to be away from that alcohol I don't miss it at all stay strong my brother water is better 😄😄😄
Tim I have some good advice every week say you drink $30 a day in alcohol when you stop drinking alcohol for a year save that $30 every week for a year you will see how much money you have save it separately from your regular account you will be happy 😄😄😄
Drinking for me became a problem for me after one of my close friends passed away. Even before that though, I used alcohol to ease my anxiety in general. I really think that any addiction is a by product of being a person who is dealing with sub optimal conditions and just needs love and encouragement.
Thanks for the real talk man I needed this tonight
I'm glad I watched this today. God bless!!!!
This one really hit home 🙏🏽
Sometimes a "NO" is more powerful than a "Yes". This video just helped me out massively this evening. Thanks for making this the way you do it. Blessings from Germany
Wow so glad I found this video, I love your style, this is awesome! 💪
Thank you Tim I really needed to hear this tonight.
Great advice and this is why i love your channel! Today i am not drinking but tomorrow i can. When tomorrow comes repeat the just for today i am not drinking!
I've never been addicted to alcohol, nor tobacco, but I used to drink between 4 to 6 Coca Cola's per day. My way to reduce that to 1 Coca Cola per day was to chug a larger cup of water when I had the urge, so I was too full to drink anymore.
There is no way a glass bottle full of colored poison, is more powerful than me.
I’ve just completed 1 month sober, I had been drinking most nights not crazy heavy but enough to be a problem and it effected my mood the next day. One day it clicked and I thought I’m done I’m not even enjoying this. I happened up on a UA-cam video and it had drunken people in a city centre and I just thought to myself why do people why did I stupefy themselves!! life’s much better without alcohol it may seem to feel good and help at the time but it is the thief of tomorrows joy.
Thanks for the video time, and be strong everyone 👍.
Hello Mr.Timothy and everyone✌🏿💞Great video always great to hear this Topic👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿.Blessings always
Hi Tim thanks again for another great sobriety UA-cam my brother I love counting my days maybe one day I will but right now I am proud of being 1 year and 2 month sober it makes me feel like I really really really accomplished alot I hope everyone who think alcohol is their best friend they can forget about that Tim I just want to thank you again I am taking it one day at a time THANKS AGAIN STAY SOBER 🙏❤️
Holy crap I love the term "Drunk Brain." This really is a good video to reference anytime you're having a rough night. I respect it. Thanks Tim.
I can't describe how much you help me with these videos. Thank you so much.
Gotta say, now that alcohol-free beer has gotten massively better, I find it really helps. It quenches my desire for a 'real' beer when those urges come on
I agree! Also sparkling ‘wine’. :))
@@MsSheilaC Yes, Nosecco was great over Christmas & New Year. And it's £3 a bottle! :-)
I love this approach!
Tim out here telling me to sleep around hahaha jokes but true good point. I'm busy eating getting fat 4 now lol but it'll level out. That's so nice you're offering to support strangers x
Great video, great approach, thank you, awesome! 😌🙏✨
THANK YOU!!!!
Tim has got tremendous will power not to drink.
At first it's willpower but later it's simply a new habit
@@helpfulcommenter Well said. People should realize we can all tap into incredible willpower. Ppl who drink to excess already harness it. The focus simply needs to shift. I used to work very hard to get my hands on alcohol. Is that not willpower? Getting the urge to drink, driving to the bar at 1:45 am to buy a bottle at a ridiculous markup...all in time to sit at home and get shit faced. I willed that into reality.
Now I use my mental energy to be a great husband and father, work out, being passionate about vinyl /music - using sober "willpower". And yes, it was all in how I frame things (like you said).
15 month sober
Super helpful man I needed this!!
I feel great not drinking it’s just hard sometimes and I know the next day of drinking makes me feel like crap and that’s my reason! I got plans for health living and drinking isn’t in it!
To anyone who is struggling today, I’m with you. I am two weeks sober tonight. Of course I want to drink but I don’t want to because of the things Timothy said.
You can do difficult things.
Just for today, don’t drink ethanol. Give yourself some time to heal and see how you feel. It’s only been two weeks for me and I feel so much better so much clearer so much more love.
How are you doing? I realize this is an old post, but it is two weeks for me today! Yay :)
@@MsSheilaC thank you for asking. I have fallen off the wagon many times. I’m getting better though. Every time I have a slight hangover, I go even more days without drinking.I can say that it’s gone from being a person who drank four days a week to someone who may have a couple of drinks once a week. I want to get to the point where I don’t drink it at all because it’s so bad for my body and mind. There’s nothing good that comes out of drinking alcohol.
And that is wonderful that you went two week so far! Keep me posted!
@@mellowray561 Thank you! :))
@@mellowray561 Thats awesome keep going and never give up