10 Things You Don’t Want To Hear About Quitting Drinking Alcohol

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  • @HabitsV2
    @HabitsV2  11 місяців тому

    Join Kevin as he walks you through his process of stopping the flow of alcohol and unplugging from the habit: www.habitsv2.com

  • @blazerman61
    @blazerman61 7 років тому +53

    being a bartender and watching ppl go from sober to drunk and seeing the change definitely helped me quit...

    • @pauljordan4452
      @pauljordan4452 4 роки тому +4

      I know. Taking antibiotics and drinking Sprite in a restaurant with dinner while everyone else is getting wasted and having to listen to them talking shit repetitively is so boring! You can't have a decent conversations.

  • @thurso1968
    @thurso1968 7 років тому +174

    Sobriety didn't open the gates of heaven and let me in. Sobriety opened the gates of hell and let me out. Great video Kevin!

    • @Hendrix67297
      @Hendrix67297 7 років тому +4

      RobRamdisk Well put.

    • @troltrolko1914
      @troltrolko1914 7 років тому +2

      #RobRamdisk here's several things for stopping alcohol at home
      Try to eat food when you are drinking - this cuts down the amount you drink.
      Take a break from alcohol.
      Keep track of how much you drink, then you know if you are cutting down.
      Set yourself goals - don't make them too hard at first.
      Choose one or two days or every week when you will not drink . Then, try to stop drinking for one week each month.
      (I discovered these and why they work from Adoette drink plan website

    • @tgerule
      @tgerule 7 років тому +1

      Incredible analogy!

    • @ensulalachance8353
      @ensulalachance8353 6 років тому +5

      I stopped drinking cold turkey. It was the only way for me as i am an all or nothing person. Try different things and see what works for you.

    • @iraidushka
      @iraidushka 6 років тому +3

      Same was for me, Marie-Christine Lachance. Gradual quitting would not work for me. Next week will be 3 months since I stopped drinking cold turkey. I hope you are still doing good.

  • @bossofallsources
    @bossofallsources 5 років тому +16

    You are my AA meeting i watch your videos daily as apart of my sobriety journey to keep me on my journey. Thank you 🙏

  • @enchantress7
    @enchantress7 4 роки тому +11

    1 month sober. I feel so much better. I do crave alcohol in the evenings. Mostly I think out of habit because I used to get wine on my way home from work. I am easily triggered but I just talk myself out of it. I actually sleep instead of passing out. I actually dream. I love waking up in the mornings. I wake up so grateful every morning and thank myself for not drinking the night before. I'm much happier. I've mended many relationships. I feel good. I just started crossfit this morning.

    • @markswift3084
      @markswift3084 3 роки тому

      Good for you, hope you still on track.

    • @sterlingwalter5971
      @sterlingwalter5971 3 роки тому

      I'm starting to feel all those things after just 6 or 7 days, and it IS great. Going to keep it going.

    • @elainecel8954
      @elainecel8954 3 роки тому

      Ty for sharing, i am on my fifth week without alcohol and I feel great too! I hope you are still doin well.

    • @centurion6378
      @centurion6378 Рік тому +1

      My 2nd day sober 🎉 I'll make it

    • @enchantress7
      @enchantress7 Рік тому +1

      I've made to a year and 6 months sober! You can do it!

  • @JaredBroker
    @JaredBroker 7 років тому +35

    Thanks for your words. I'm just starting my sober journey after 15 years being wasted.

  • @russelledwards5128
    @russelledwards5128 7 років тому +22

    Thank you for sharing your experiences with the world. I have been sober for 1.5 years now and every one of your words ring true to me. I thought quitting alcohol would solve all my problems. I didn't realize how much work there was to do after. Having feelings again was one of the biggest things to deal with. I wish you well with your journey.

    • @HabitsV2
      @HabitsV2  7 років тому +4

      Thanks for sharing Russell. Congrats on your 1.5 years...

  • @jorez89
    @jorez89 7 років тому +63

    I quit drinking and smoking at the same time, as I thought that simply one is the trigger to another :). I'm now 4 weeks alcohol and nicotine free. My motivation is if I quit drinking and smoking, then I can afford to run my dream car..

    • @ensulalachance8353
      @ensulalachance8353 6 років тому +2

      Were you able to keep going?

    • @danielthompson5785
      @danielthompson5785 5 років тому +2

      Smoking is like a drink. Equally destructive.

    • @GlassOfWater87
      @GlassOfWater87 5 років тому +5

      I find it funny how those people who said they quit and made a comment about it years ago never reply back to the comments where people ask if they are still sober, lol.
      but hey, hope you are still sober and can soon b uy your new car

    • @jamiestwrt
      @jamiestwrt 5 років тому +1

      Good shit br0meo

    • @BobBob-uv9fq
      @BobBob-uv9fq 3 роки тому +1

      How did u get on

  • @bradleyd8760
    @bradleyd8760 7 років тому +21

    today's my first day of my new sobriety. I can't take drinking anymore in my life. I had yesterday a moment where i realized I was a functioning alcoholic.

    • @AlphaMom55
      @AlphaMom55 5 років тому +2

      God bless you and strengthen you. I'll pray for you. I'm cheering you on, amigo. 🙏💙

    • @centurion6378
      @centurion6378 Рік тому

      So how are you today?

  • @lialee1488
    @lialee1488 7 років тому +21

    Kevin, you are a Mighty Good Soul! Thank you for all you do.

  • @Nyet103
    @Nyet103 6 років тому +13

    I would love to meet you just to shake your hand and say thank you.

  • @evelynbaron2004
    @evelynbaron2004 6 років тому +1

    I complained one day to my sis, sober 30 plus years, that I was bored. This is progress!!!!! she said. Life on life`s terms; dogged persistence and realizing that some days are diamond, some days are rocks. Tx Kevin, your videos really help me keep on track.

  • @yogicfly4bliss
    @yogicfly4bliss 5 років тому +3

    Your compassionate videos are a great help to me! Your emphasis on focusing on a positive future is helping me. Please keep on being yourself and sharing. Jim

  • @frankortiz4084
    @frankortiz4084 7 років тому +15

    i quit drinking like 2 week ago its hard but i will pull it through cause i almost lost my family cause of that shhh

  • @cameronwood1981
    @cameronwood1981 7 років тому +3

    This is a great video! I quit drinking 6 weeks ago and am experiencing a few of these truths that u listed. Its extremely helpful to see this identified and explained

  • @ITSergioFelix
    @ITSergioFelix 6 років тому +13

    So sorry to hear about your wife's passing man and thank you for this video as well!

  • @tinysteps2330
    @tinysteps2330 7 років тому +4

    Wished I had your positive sharing years ago. You inspire me .. Two weeks in an eager to walk the walk of personal growth. It's onwards and upwards. Thank you Kevin.

  • @mikecarr8641
    @mikecarr8641 7 років тому +11

    just wanna thank you for your vidz.the struggle is real

  • @primaballerina84
    @primaballerina84 7 років тому +2

    Spot on! Very inspiring, I've been clean and sober for 4 years and a half now and this reminds me a lot of my journey so far, and will most likely be the path of my future as well, One day at a time! Greets from 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

  • @DOLSE71
    @DOLSE71 7 років тому +3

    You do help cos your like that little man on my shouler tellin me all these feelings r normal.30 yrs drunk now on day five.Just need to get rid of the constant headache.

  • @marilynhorne4954
    @marilynhorne4954 3 роки тому +1

    I lived with my alcoholic ex for 2 years. When I met him, I was a social drinker who drank rather heavily and while dating him I doubled the amounts until I started experiencing blackouts and decided to cut back.
    As I cut back alcohol we started growing apart. His best friend who I had the best relationship with previously started resenting me and even yelling at me. I tried to hold on to my ex in every way but he eventually became violent towards me. It's sad but at least I am rid of that habit now.

  • @davidhill2507
    @davidhill2507 7 років тому +2

    This has been quite inspiring to me I have realized I have a drinking problem for some time and this had made me re-evaluate my goals and I intend to start my sober journey.

  • @davelloyd9079
    @davelloyd9079 7 років тому +3

    I've had PTSD/panic/anxiety for the last 14+ years. I swear, I wish it was just this simple. I'm glad this man has had success in his approach, it's just not applicable to everyone in general. Which came first... the chicken or the egg?? Is your "struggle" worse because of the drinking???... OR is your "drinking" worse because of the struggle?? I've endured 8 life changing events that were catastrophic at LEAST in my younger years. 5 happened before age 18. But, the train kept rollin. I am an Army veteran, and THAT in itself is not grandiose, but I WOULD say doctors, family, friends, psychologists, etc, need to lose the catch all diagnosis of 'drunk/alcoholic', and start focussing LESS on the booze and MORE on what causes the booze. And doctors don't do that. They tend to hear the word "alcohol", and THAT becomes their saving grace, catch-all, diagnosis/ prescription word for what ails you. (ie.- they'll tell you "stop drinking, and everything will fall into place and be better." But again, Chicken or the egg. ?? ) It's easy to get on here and post generalized 'guru' self help bullshit, and give big advice, but human nature simply does NOT react to that. If stopping was that simple, there'd be no problem ever.

  • @KDkatterr
    @KDkatterr 7 років тому

    Thanks for putting in words just about everything I'm going through. Today I don't want to drink but I don't know what to do with myself so I'm just listening to your channel and doing my taxes, I'm boring but a least I'm sober and alive. I like putting my life in perspective a lot lately and if I remind myself that I have it made compared to many others it helps. Just considering health I am so grateful for mine even though I will always have problems with my pancreas that isn't much compared to someone with cancer or seeing others so sick they can't even move. I'm grateful for everything I went through and saw at the hospital, it makes me thankful everyday. I was wasting my life being wasted.

  • @foxriver1978
    @foxriver1978 5 років тому +1

    Great video... Emotions for me plays a big role and is one of the biggest challenges. I was so used to that in order to have fun alcohol has to be involved. So that mind changing is what I am working on...

  • @mjstowe1
    @mjstowe1 7 років тому +6

    I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

  • @TheSoundofHisVoice
    @TheSoundofHisVoice 7 років тому +4

    Thanks a lot for the videos! You look healthier each time I see you ☺ God bless you and yours!

  • @jameslloyd7891
    @jameslloyd7891 7 років тому +6

    Thank You So Much For Sharing Yr Experiences Of Quitting Alcohol With Us..

  • @dermotwoods1899
    @dermotwoods1899 7 років тому +24

    Hi Kevin - I've stopped drinking since January 6th this year so just over a month in and its getting a bit easier as i go on. My perception of alcohol has definitely changed and i think that is key. I went to a few AA meetings and took what i could that was good from it (introducing a bit of spiritual and taking time to deal with my daily emotions mainly) I'm currently reading "Wasted: A Sober Journey thru Drunken Ireland". At this time im having a lot of dreams at night or in the morning that I've drank and they kind of scare the hell out of me. I wanted to see if you have or could do a video on this topic, are these common and do they go on forever or decrease or disappear eventually. Thanks - Dermot.

    • @Hendrix67297
      @Hendrix67297 7 років тому +2

      Well done Dermot.

    • @laurahicks9558
      @laurahicks9558 7 років тому +4

      As a person who has been sober for 17 years, I can promise it will not be like this forever. Don't let the dreams scare you, your mind is just trying to cope with the adjustment, it is traumatic to your mind, but it won't be forever...I promise.

    • @michaelreyes464
      @michaelreyes464 7 років тому

      If you want to learn how to quit drinking alcohol fast then go here: HootSober. info

    • @nanrussell3919
      @nanrussell3919 6 років тому

      Dermot Woods I have had these dreams as well when I first stopped drinking. I would wake up so stressed out like oh no why did I drink but than I realized it was just a dream which made me feel relieved. Hang in there. :)

    • @meghanr6a899
      @meghanr6a899 6 років тому

      How are you doing now? We're you able to continue to stay sober

  • @joemaralvarez9510
    @joemaralvarez9510 5 років тому +3

    i will try again... i failed😢
    thank you for this video.

    • @esahutske
      @esahutske 5 років тому

      I’m right there with you
      I gotta stop

  • @evelynbaron4428
    @evelynbaron4428 7 років тому +3

    thanks Kevin, for a spot on video. For me, the beginning was a really rough ride. I'm grateful for that, because I never want to go back to that nightmare. And I like the idea that obstacles can be opportunities; but it's going to be hard work. You've said it all.

  • @Minunmaani
    @Minunmaani 6 років тому

    I have a braindamage (from chilhood, ski accident) I have used alcohol to handle my emotions that are wierd, sorrow and anger, alien feeling, invaliditet, broke selfimage.
    I find your channel useful, not just quit the drinking but also to teach myself better ways to live with my invaliditet (re-programming)

    • @pauljordan4452
      @pauljordan4452 4 роки тому

      Do you hear voices in your head due to drinking alcohol and the brain damage? Alcohol gets into the tissue. That's my problem.
      Try Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris MD).

  • @KristiHolmes-pi9vx
    @KristiHolmes-pi9vx Рік тому

    I really shot my drinking to a tremendous level after my husband died and I felt entitled to do so.....but it took hold of me and I perfected how to drink instead of dealing with the real stuff.

  • @christinecortes6342
    @christinecortes6342 Рік тому

    Very true , a person using alcohol as a way to cope with both good and bad . This happens so long you lose or never learn how to cope with life’s situations. You also don’t learn how to deal with relationship and so on because everything involved drinking . So as an adult later in life you still lack these needed skills and make poor choices because again these things were not learned without alcohol. It’s a horrible situation but if you look at it the alcoholic basically never grows up .

  • @gererdjones3100
    @gererdjones3100 7 років тому +1

    10. agree, alcohol is just a symptom, a surface indicator of deer problem.

  • @solutionsgirl
    @solutionsgirl 6 років тому +1

    Thanks Kevun..another great, honest no B.S. video 💜

  • @pauljordan4452
    @pauljordan4452 4 роки тому

    Hi Kevin. I started abstaining as I said from 2nd March due to managing congenital brain damage. During a two week period in 2017 when my grandfather was dying I drank a few beers daily to release endorphins.

  • @GlobohomoGulag4678
    @GlobohomoGulag4678 7 років тому +2

    I'm eight months sober now and really struggling with the moving on from just being sober bit.

    • @Gotien718
      @Gotien718 3 роки тому

      its def not easy thats for sure

    • @sterlingwalter5971
      @sterlingwalter5971 3 роки тому

      That's what I'm worried about, but I have a liver to repair, so that might keep me on track.

  • @elizabethme9632
    @elizabethme9632 7 років тому +1

    I loved when you sais 'your bored, that's what it's like for me. Hope you can help xx

  • @naturallyimperfect8399
    @naturallyimperfect8399 5 років тому +1

    Take it day by day people. Don't drink just because someone else is. As at party's ect.
    Don't just drink because you can. Knowing you really don't want to in the first place.

  • @bradleyd8760
    @bradleyd8760 7 років тому +3

    today is my first without a drink. Nov 14th is my new celebration day. I feel like crappie tho Mt head feels funny and is running. I couldn't sleep at all. I'm tired but My brain won't rest so I can sleep. I hope this goes away soon

  • @virginiasmith5278
    @virginiasmith5278 6 років тому +1

    ONE OF THE BEST, MUST SEE THIS

  • @charliehobson33
    @charliehobson33 6 років тому

    you have a lot of emotional intelligence and clarity, I am sure this has become stronger since you quit. Any development books you like/recommend?

  • @joyconnell1318
    @joyconnell1318 Рік тому

    Thank you, this was truthful and helpful! 👍✌️

  • @George_Tropicana
    @George_Tropicana 3 роки тому

    I can’t wait to get back on the wagon. I’m excited 😄 can’t wait to feel better and not wake up with hangovers anymore

  • @Mosh-f5b
    @Mosh-f5b 7 років тому +1

    Great tips Kev.My favorite videos are ones like this.

  • @pandeyyednap579
    @pandeyyednap579 4 роки тому

    Honesty at its best.. It aint easy but coping with the pain the poison gave, can give big motivation.. 👍 👍 👍 👍

  • @kadeee55
    @kadeee55 7 років тому +3

    THANK UUUU 4 UR VIDEOS! REALLY HELPED ME!

  • @pandeyyednap579
    @pandeyyednap579 4 роки тому

    I now mention alcohol as poision, as u said and that gave me motivation to give again a try..., thankz man.. Poision, poision. 👍 👍 Remember worse hangovers , bad relations, peoples making mockery of you when u were boozed,, Friends,,, 👍 👍 👍

  • @shawnhyatt8881
    @shawnhyatt8881 6 років тому

    Good recovery in this vid, thanks for sharing!

  • @acs197
    @acs197 7 років тому +3

    Great video!
    Thank you :)

  • @craigstirling608
    @craigstirling608 5 років тому

    Stop now before you get sick like me. A dont drink or smoke now liver knackered but a dont have the desire to which is great.

  • @loumartsolf9086
    @loumartsolf9086 7 років тому +2

    Good Video

  • @socrateswm
    @socrateswm 5 років тому

    Nice video!!! A BIG RESPECT for this video!!!

  • @Chuck1lokin
    @Chuck1lokin 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for this.

  • @tedhibbard6320
    @tedhibbard6320 5 років тому

    Thanks for the video it stoped me from jumping off a building.My mom just died ,4 of my close friends just died to.My women we are broken up.Im lonely with a broken heart and drinking myself to death.Please pray for Jesus to help me out of this valley of darkness.Cant seem to get any help.Yes im getting drunk right now becuase of this hell im in.

  • @mariag5201
    @mariag5201 7 років тому

    Thank you so much for your videos, this is a huge problem in our society and this is a huge struggle for us, but it worths the effort because if we ere not our best version in this life what are we doing here?...thank you.

  • @Matt-fs1yy
    @Matt-fs1yy 4 роки тому +1

    Things you don't want to hear about quitting drinking alcohol:
    1) life still sucks afterward

  • @Yuna69able
    @Yuna69able 7 років тому +3

    added to favorites

    • @mikecarr8641
      @mikecarr8641 7 років тому

      maciej wrotek Fuck that he's saying don't smoke so try edibles

  • @gererdjones3100
    @gererdjones3100 7 років тому

    8. this begins to sound like the ideas of non alcoholic problem drinkers who fill the rooms of AA.
    it's called abstinence management.

  • @BladeRonnie
    @BladeRonnie Рік тому

    I have a friend, who only visits me when i offer alcohol! The reason why i do drink

  • @jamiestwrt
    @jamiestwrt 5 років тому

    I'm gonna have to disagree on ur 1st point there. When you stop drinking all kinds of doors open for you it's actually miraculous :) x

  • @randalfsteward707
    @randalfsteward707 7 років тому +1

    Thank you

  • @AlKhebir11
    @AlKhebir11 7 років тому +1

    Is there like a bloody countdown 10 -1 ? This is endless -.- TLDR

  • @pilokxx1609
    @pilokxx1609 7 років тому

    First of all Since i dont understand i want a pure conversation and serious answers.
    Ok 1) How is it possible to get addicted to alcohol im a smoker though but i cant understand how this works with alcohol.
    2) Why addictives get drunk easier than an average guy. Since they drink longer they should be having stronger system right ?
    3) How it feels to be addicted to alcohol, I mean after a couple of drinks, when you feel dizzy what makes you drink more ?
    i remember when i got drunk at a party but i realised i was drunk, when i got up from the couch then i stopped drinking but as the time passed by i couldnt even walk without help and i thought i was gonna die if i leaned my head back and i wanted to puke so so bad and couldn't, i couldnt see properly, i had paranoia, i had mixed feelings of fear sadness etc, i was crying without reason, i dont remember how/when i got home and i could feel my head exploding. Eventually i fall asleep and after i got up 10 hours later i was still dizzy. Well it was a bad experience i will be remembering my whole life and since then i drink a couple of drinks within 4 hours. That night i drunk almost 9 differnt drinks in an hour without food.

    • @ShinyLunaToneLover
      @ShinyLunaToneLover 7 років тому +2

      not all alcoholics get black out drunk everyday some every other week and just happen to drink everysingle day and get that nice buzz, you build up a tolerence after awhile and can stomach more and then you start to crave that cold beer after work or margirita or other mixed drink. Just like the more you smoke the more you want it.

    • @pilokxx1609
      @pilokxx1609 7 років тому

      IT'S true that about ciggaretes the more i smoke the more i wanna go to harder ciggaretes with greater throat hit,

  • @kenburroughs7709
    @kenburroughs7709 3 роки тому

    What's wrong with drinking coffee?

  • @naturallyimperfect8399
    @naturallyimperfect8399 5 років тому +1

    I get the boring card thrown at me. Because I won't take that one puff of a blunt. Also I won't have just that one shot of vodka.
    They always say it's just one. Then next thing known, I'm off track. Just avoid it all together. People gonna talk bad either way.

    • @HabitsV2
      @HabitsV2  5 років тому +1

      Think about who's more boring... You or the person filling their body with poison :)

    • @naturallyimperfect8399
      @naturallyimperfect8399 5 років тому

      @@HabitsV2 for sure the person

  • @yakoubyakoub9315
    @yakoubyakoub9315 3 роки тому

    Brilliant.

    • @HabitsV2
      @HabitsV2  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! 😊

  • @gererdjones3100
    @gererdjones3100 7 років тому

    9. true, but that's life.

  • @SheridanDickson
    @SheridanDickson 6 років тому

    Ha ha doesn't sound bad at all. It all sounds pretty good.

  • @gererdjones3100
    @gererdjones3100 7 років тому

    10 ..again?
    it started counting down from 10 and ends up at 10 again.

  • @donnadavies4630
    @donnadavies4630 7 років тому +1

    This is cool

  • @socrateswm
    @socrateswm 5 років тому

    Where this video has been taken?

    • @HabitsV2
      @HabitsV2  5 років тому

      Outside Alicante Spain

  • @laurahicks9558
    @laurahicks9558 7 років тому

    For fuck same....Lmao!

  • @gererdjones3100
    @gererdjones3100 7 років тому +1

    this would be helpful to the non alcoholic problem drinker who might be destroying their life with booze, but they can stop and rethink rebuild.
    I am a real alcoholic, this would not and did not work.
    I tried many times.
    if all else fails there's always AA, worked for me 15 yrs ago. good luck.

  • @sebastienricher8671
    @sebastienricher8671 Рік тому

    Good stuff, but why always walking during video? Kind of distracting..

  • @loopz001
    @loopz001 7 років тому

    How is the camera fixed to your face?

    • @TheVapingYorkshireman
      @TheVapingYorkshireman 5 років тому

      He uses a selfie stick. You can see the shadow in some videos. If you're still interested a year later 😂

  • @leila1662
    @leila1662 4 роки тому

    16:10 on repeat

  • @gererdjones3100
    @gererdjones3100 7 років тому +1

    7. you become boring?
    that's got nothing to do with recovery, it's opinion.

    • @pauljordan4452
      @pauljordan4452 4 роки тому

      If you like intellectual chats, you'll be seen as interesting while sober.

  • @gererdjones3100
    @gererdjones3100 7 років тому

    that's deeper , not deer.
    haha

  • @goddessofsalvia1
    @goddessofsalvia1 5 років тому

    Please help me

    • @Hello_Ladies
      @Hello_Ladies 5 років тому

      Keep watching the videos. It's been 5 months since I had any alcohol or cigarettes, and I'm still watching them. Whatever it takes!

  • @ShinyLunaToneLover
    @ShinyLunaToneLover 7 років тому

    I dont think I could be sober I wouldnt like that, I'd have to drink at least some which leads to the real problem .

  • @Worldofwarcraft666
    @Worldofwarcraft666 7 років тому +1

    jesus man, where do u live? in every video, at some point, u get scared and look to the woods like a lion may apear..

  • @kevinawilliams9703
    @kevinawilliams9703 6 років тому

    Not true! He starts this video.super negative !!!!

  • @aguy2534
    @aguy2534 7 років тому

    H

  • @ryank2434
    @ryank2434 6 років тому

    this makes me wanna drink

  • @fredwatts5162
    @fredwatts5162 4 роки тому

    👍👈

  • @anderssorenson9998
    @anderssorenson9998 6 років тому

    Clearly doesn't help with dementia. STOP just stop repeating the same thing over and over, for the love of my sanity write a script, review and edit the script then maybe ask some other people to read it and give critical feedback record it and if you say um or aaaand then start again.