Do I HAVE TO stay Sober FOREVER??? (Episode 206)

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  • @GettingSoberAgain
    @GettingSoberAgain  6 місяців тому +7

    Watch>>> What is the Timeline of HEALTH BENEFITS after getting SOBER??? 👇👇👇
    ua-cam.com/video/XZrn5qLhZFs/v-deo.htmlsi=PfxSzhDZrIy2TME0

    • @tomv3999
      @tomv3999 6 місяців тому +2

      Yes. That is a good one.

  • @jeffreyjohnmann
    @jeffreyjohnmann 6 місяців тому +175

    I’m going to stay alcohol free! I’m going to do work to live a life I can be proud of. I’m 250 days sober today!

    • @RobertoLopezH
      @RobertoLopezH 6 місяців тому +11

      Congrats! We must start the sobriety journey at the same time, more or less, cause I'm 260 days sober today.

    • @juliacoggins7292
      @juliacoggins7292 6 місяців тому +8

      238 days for me :) well done on 250 days!

    • @GettingSoberAgain
      @GettingSoberAgain  6 місяців тому +8

      THERES MY GUY JEFF!!!

    • @GettingSoberAgain
      @GettingSoberAgain  6 місяців тому +7

      ROBERTO MY FRIEND!!!

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 6 місяців тому +5

      Keep the positive momentum going! Keep it up Jeffrey!!

  • @deanschanzenbach7506
    @deanschanzenbach7506 6 місяців тому +88

    12 days sober and feeling great

    • @dpwhitaker7088
      @dpwhitaker7088 6 місяців тому +5

      Hang in there!

    • @harvey_weenstain8857
      @harvey_weenstain8857 6 місяців тому +13

      Bro it seriously gets better and better. I haven't drank for almost 9 months and at this point it doesn't even sound appealing to me. I seriously can't believe I ever 'enjoyed' it (I don't think I ever really did). God bless!! Praying for you

    • @mrb6597
      @mrb6597 6 місяців тому +6

      That's great! Try for 13!

    • @kristinreuter8272
      @kristinreuter8272 6 місяців тому +6

      I'm so happy I'm abstaining. I feel so much better. It's like I'm feeling like myself again. People keep telling me I look great and they don't know I quit. It's my energy level. I actually have some!😂

    • @ItsJordynnnnn
      @ItsJordynnnnn 6 місяців тому +10

      Hoping today’s my day 1!

  • @theordinary1175
    @theordinary1175 6 місяців тому +104

    1 month sober today after 20 years drinking.
    Past 5 years drinking everyday and at work driving all day.
    How awful is that?
    I was turning yellow.
    Feeling great now and lost 1 stone.
    I will never drink ever again.
    I'm 43.
    If you're thinking of stopping that means you need to stop.
    My relationship with my wife is now on track.
    You can do it people.
    I feel like I have been born again.
    Much love

    • @CatInTheHatSwing
      @CatInTheHatSwing 6 місяців тому +5

      you've got your life back, welcome home

    • @kristinreuter8272
      @kristinreuter8272 6 місяців тому +3

      Outstanding ❤🎉

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 6 місяців тому +4

      Congratulations on embracing sobriety. Keep up the good work.
      hint for Americans: a stone is about fourteen pounds.

    • @Plan-C
      @Plan-C 6 місяців тому +2

      @@gwillis01 Well done.

    • @dpwhitaker7088
      @dpwhitaker7088 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Plan-C Excellent!

  • @josephfoster6313
    @josephfoster6313 6 місяців тому +65

    Just over one year sober. Still fat, still depressed. But at least im sober. And that's enough for now.

    • @limolnar
      @limolnar 6 місяців тому +8

      Yeah, at least you're moving forward through sobriety. Congrats!!!!

    • @prometheus1672
      @prometheus1672 6 місяців тому +13

      Congrats on the one year without alcohol! Not having alcohol in your system will make the efforts in other areas of your life more likely to stick and make progress.
      I’m just a random internet stranger, but I hear you. You’ve already done more than many people who get stuck in alcoholism ever do, so you can take more steps too. Making good choices is a lot like not making bad ones, one day at a time. “I won’t drink today” can become “I will make my bed today”. One day at a time. :)

    • @RobertoLopezH
      @RobertoLopezH 6 місяців тому +6

      Congrats. Keep going! Feel proud of yourself!

    • @kristinreuter8272
      @kristinreuter8272 6 місяців тому +4

      I get it. Stay strong.

    • @GettingSoberAgain
      @GettingSoberAgain  6 місяців тому +8

      I've never seen my abs 🤣

  • @RaySebeela
    @RaySebeela 6 місяців тому +45

    Today I'm 1 month sober and my sleeping pattern has greatly improved and I'm slowly putting the time and finances I used to invest in alcohol to repairing the damage it did and I'm loving every step of the way.

  • @dpwhitaker7088
    @dpwhitaker7088 6 місяців тому +49

    I'm almost ten months sober and it is day by day. I'm planning on working outdoors today.

    • @limolnar
      @limolnar 6 місяців тому +3

      Woot!

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 6 місяців тому +3

      Congrats on your long sober streak.

    • @RobertoLopezH
      @RobertoLopezH 6 місяців тому +2

      Amazing!

    • @MIForrestguy
      @MIForrestguy 6 місяців тому +3

      I had potted plants left from 2 years ago that finally went in the ground this week. Dirt is good for healing.

    • @jr.6102
      @jr.6102 6 місяців тому +3

      Good for you!!!!!

  • @Questionablethings
    @Questionablethings 6 місяців тому +60

    I would never have believed it but I am coming up for 1000 days sober, it seems a life time ago I was constantly drunk, feeling like sh*t all the time, not happy but the only person to blame was me.
    The strange thing was I had no reason to be unhappy but my 'life' revolved around drinking which made be forget why I was unhappy. I know it doesn't make any sense.
    I have to admit it was hard to stop drinking but just as I decided that something had to change I found Jae and this channel and I cant tell you how much that helped.
    I cant lie to you and say it was easy to stop, it wasn't, bearing in mind I had been drinking for 20+ years and seriously heavy drinking for the last 5 of those years, we are talking 2 litres of vodka a week.
    I have never been run over by a car but I can imagine what it was like a couple of weeks of stopping drinking, every part of my body ached........even my hair !!!
    It took a lot of will power and inner strength but as time passed it got easier, the aching stopped and I started feeling better.
    These days I still don't sleep well but I don't wake up with a headache, feeling sick and wondering what I did last night and if I had offended anybody.
    Will I stay sober forever.....................yes. I like the person I am and that feeling for me is priceless.

    • @GettingSoberAgain
      @GettingSoberAgain  6 місяців тому +3

      THE FEELING IS PRICELESS 🤑

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 6 місяців тому +3

      Keep up the good work Things get easier day by day

    • @Joe_Joe_The_HvacMan
      @Joe_Joe_The_HvacMan 6 місяців тому +1

      I can so relate! You have inspired this 58yr old to stay the course! 4wks sober and truly loving it!

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Joe_Joe_The_HvacMan Keep up the good work Joe
      Keep striving to improve yourself

    • @hayleyoesch1313
      @hayleyoesch1313 6 місяців тому +1

      Incredible! I hope to make it there one day :)

  • @MoviesVsRealLife
    @MoviesVsRealLife 6 місяців тому +39

    Day 26 for me. Feeling things I have not felt in years and thought I would never feel again. 😊

    • @kristinreuter8272
      @kristinreuter8272 6 місяців тому +2

      Same! Freedom feels good!

    • @Lacking_something
      @Lacking_something 6 місяців тому +3

      Well done! Don't get complacent, have support plans in place for when things get bumpy. I'm saying this from experience! 👍🏿

    • @MoviesVsRealLife
      @MoviesVsRealLife 6 місяців тому +2

      @@Lacking_something thank you Neil!

    • @MoviesVsRealLife
      @MoviesVsRealLife 6 місяців тому +2

      @@kristinreuter8272 yes it does feel good 👍

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 6 місяців тому +2

      Keep the positive momentum going! Keep improving

  • @jesamoore8555
    @jesamoore8555 5 місяців тому +2

    I’m 83 days*** (thanks Jae!) alcohol sober and 12 days totally sober sticking to it. Initially I used cannabis to wean myself off alcohol- which was okay- but I promised myself I’d only use one cart then be done. I actually didn’t even finish the cart before I threw it away. Today my friend offered me another one and I denied. I hated the brain fog that was developing again. Summer is tough to not drink- my first one. I’ve loved the patio drink and smoke after work on a nice day but alas, I can do better for myself! Today I’m going to bike ride to a new kava place. I’m struggling a bit with sugar and I’m also motivated to watch my spending… it’s a lot, but I’m patient, I’m persistent. I really want this improved trajectory for my life! It isn’t a goal, it’s a trajectory- a life style (Atomic Habits). We can do this!!❤

  • @quintingoldie9276
    @quintingoldie9276 6 місяців тому +9

    It’s never too late to get sober, 67 years old, 45 years relationship with alcohol. Now 20 months alcohol free

    • @Joe_Joe_The_HvacMan
      @Joe_Joe_The_HvacMan 6 місяців тому +1

      58 yrs old with 35yr drinking and now 4wks completely sober. Feels great!

    • @Joe_Joe_The_HvacMan
      @Joe_Joe_The_HvacMan 6 місяців тому +1

      now 5 weeks!!

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому +1

      Congrats on your sobriety. Q.

  • @johncesare2931
    @johncesare2931 6 місяців тому +3

    I'm trying.... AGAIN!! I had 35 days sober, then I drank on my birthday, May 5th, then on this past Sunday, then yesterday! So today is DAY 1. I need your support!! Thanks everyone ❤

    • @lenkahairsalon9482
      @lenkahairsalon9482 6 місяців тому +1

      You have my support 💪🏻 remember how much you want to change your life and pick up the videos from here what resonates with you the old ones are as great as the new ones !!!

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому

      Keep striving to improve yourself

  • @Hermitgirl2
    @Hermitgirl2 5 місяців тому +4

    "You don't have stay sober forever, you just have to stay sober today." I loved this wisdom ❤

  • @thilehoffer
    @thilehoffer 6 місяців тому +15

    308 days here. I was drinking 30-40 drinks per week for 25 years. I rarely got hangovers or got blackout drunk, but I was addicted. I drank almost every night. I basically associated everything fun with beer. I have been in counseling and we decided that I need to go one full year before even answering the question of if I could have a drink again. One thing about never drinking is that I’m in control. Alcohol no longer has any power over me. I just wish it wasn’t so damn popular. My wife is hella supportive and doesn’t drink around me but damn the messages to drink from both advertisers and other people on social situations really make it tough. Bottom line is I really really like beer but I don’t want alcohol to have power over my decisions again. Nothing scares me more than the thought of it being 10:00PM on a Wednesday night and I’m getting a drink because I can’t control it. F that! Peace everyone and good luck.

  • @jorgeloya6420
    @jorgeloya6420 6 місяців тому +14

    This message went to the moon and back.. I won't trade sobriety for a hungover and poor decisions anymore.. thanks brother for doing what you do..💯

  • @AkS143joyful
    @AkS143joyful 6 місяців тому +22

    Yesterday I finished school out as a teacher. I took care of my 3 girls and was present. I woke up early this morning and walked, made a great breakfast for my kids and their friends.. and no headaches. I planned a school party still but at a place that has mocktails and food! I am 4 months sober tonight at 9pm

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 6 місяців тому +3

      Keep up the good work AkS

  • @CatzCraze
    @CatzCraze 6 місяців тому +2

    In a week I will be 11 months sober. I wrote on your channel when I had been sober for 2 days. I was scared and excited, but you offered kind words and encouragement. Thank you so much for that

  • @geraldnelson6645
    @geraldnelson6645 6 місяців тому +28

    As of today I am 43 days sober. Quit cold turkey. I was up to drinking about a 5th EVERYDAY for many years without a day off. I did not think I was going to be able to do it. But you start out by going 1 hr without it to 1 day without and keep going. You can do it.

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 6 місяців тому +2

      Onwards and upwards to new achievements

    • @kristinreuter8272
      @kristinreuter8272 6 місяців тому +2

      YES! ❤

    • @cereal4u
      @cereal4u 6 місяців тому +2

      I was doing the same thing bro for 17 years .. until my mental health turned to shit .. I’m not 8 months sober today 🙏

  • @dpwhitaker7088
    @dpwhitaker7088 6 місяців тому +2

    Today I am 10 months sober! My comment to the community is you give me the inspiration to keep going! Thanks everyone.

  • @tracypo7234
    @tracypo7234 6 місяців тому +3

    I'm treating this like getting over a bad relationship. I don't regret the good times, I reflect on the bad times and I'm committed to not getting into another bad relationship again. By working on myself, I make myself stronger against falling in love with the wrong drink.
    It's taken me half the time of my past relationship, to "get over it", so I'm using that as an arbitrary goal. 💪
    ...pick Bears, not beers?! 🤪😄

    • @lenkahairsalon9482
      @lenkahairsalon9482 6 місяців тому +2

      that’s an awesome and very innovative approach 👍🏻

  • @MrVenturadog
    @MrVenturadog 6 місяців тому +12

    7 months sober, was working in the yard yesterday and can barely move. Not as bad as drinking a bottle of rum, heads not pounding. Getting things done does make me feel better.

    • @kristinreuter8272
      @kristinreuter8272 6 місяців тому

      Same here!

    • @bermudarailway
      @bermudarailway 6 місяців тому

      The expertise will initially cause aches and pains but that is just your body waking up and soon you will be fitter .

  • @ahandlenameismandatory
    @ahandlenameismandatory 6 місяців тому +7

    I still strugle with this question, initially I told myself give it a month, then 2, then 3, now, as long as I have some craving the answer is no...eventually maybe, not today...

  • @tomv3999
    @tomv3999 6 місяців тому +10

    I have been sober for a few months now. I have done this before; gone several months but then slid back. The difference is this time I do not have a drill sergeant in my head telling me that I can't drink, that I must get through the day, that I must not drink tomorrow. Instead, I have a very simple attitude: I am not drinking today. As for tomorrow? We'll see. It's simple. It takes the pressure off.
    Gradually, of course, everyday is a little bit better than the previous day. I get good nights of sleep, I get through the day feeling generally very good. When things go south, they don't bother me anywhere near as much. It's worth it. And it's worth it for you to do the same. Just keep following his videos.

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому +1

      Keep up the good work

  • @sambromley7394
    @sambromley7394 5 місяців тому +2

    3 month's ago I finally got myself out of a bad living situation and distanced myself from some toxic roommates and into a new house, 2 months ago I finished the hardest semester of school ive ever taken and aced the class and got my electricians license which ive been pursuing for almost 6 years, and 1 month ago I finally made the decision to get sober, im still fairly early on in my sobriety journey and ive had what feels like a thousand attempts prior but it feels like a switch was flipped in my head this time. If i could accomplish what I did while being a "functional alcoholic" for years, now i think how far can I go sober. It hasnt been easy still, the first week was hell but now i feel like a new person. My sleep is incredible, my bond with my young son is much stronger, my productivity is much higher and im not as depressed and angry anymore. I feel free again.

  • @RobertoLopezH
    @RobertoLopezH 6 місяців тому +15

    I do not have to be sober forever, I want to be sober forever. That's why I only care about this day. Just for today and that makes the journey easier. Looking forward my first year clean of alcohol (September, 1st) and wondering how am I going to celebrate. Something crazy like a party at the beach or a travel with my wife.
    I am very happy because I am studying for competitive exams to work and who was going to tell me that at my age I would be studying.

    • @GettingSoberAgain
      @GettingSoberAgain  6 місяців тому +4

      You are a shining light in the darkness my friend 🙏🙏🙏

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 6 місяців тому +4

      Onwards and upwards to new achievements!! Keep striving to improve yourself

  • @enikobrowm6127
    @enikobrowm6127 6 місяців тому +42

    Thank you Jae. You are a great motivator to stay sober which I have now been for just over three months. Being sober I think alot about what I could have done differently in my 60 years of letting alcohol steal so much of my life. But I am trying hard not to look back and just live in the present and be grateful for everything I have. There are a hundred things I want to do but am starting with getting in better shape. I am learning Qi Gong and started a Tai Chi class with my daughter.

    • @joko09010
      @joko09010 6 місяців тому +1

      That’s so cool!

  • @millriverfarm
    @millriverfarm 4 місяці тому +1

    Going to bed sober is the best

  • @mousetrap335
    @mousetrap335 6 місяців тому +14

    one month in ..... never in 30 years have i slept so well and got so much work done ....but its hard not to think of a cold one but keep digging deep ..the triggers are demons

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 6 місяців тому +2

      Onwards and upwards to new achievements !! Keep striving to improve yourself

  • @AnstromNovak-hf7tx
    @AnstromNovak-hf7tx 6 місяців тому +8

    Instead of having a drink tonight-I watched your amazing video and now, I’m going to read a book! Now that I’ve been alcohol free for two weeks, I’m amazed at how good I feel and how much time I have for my family AND for myself. Thank you for your channel!❤

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому

      Keep up the good work

  • @sunset33533
    @sunset33533 6 місяців тому +2

    That meditation book called 30 Days to Sobriety by Harper Daniels helped a lot, as well as The Easy Way by Carr. The sober life is a thousand times better than the alternative.

  • @daverobbins1579
    @daverobbins1579 6 місяців тому +5

    Hey everyone currently 23 day's sober it's a long weekend here in Canada and I'm going to my parent's to help with some chores there's gonna be drinking going on and usually I'm in the center of it, this time I plan on being sober and coming back home tonight, I have a date tomorrow and if I show up hungover and looking like crap I'm sure it won't go well? Stay strong everyone and waking up on a Saturday without a hangover is worth not drinking the night before, thank Jae another great video

  • @debbieomalley3451
    @debbieomalley3451 5 місяців тому +1

    Still going strong at 277 days sober and still have that unopened 12 pack of White Claw in my fridge for just a tad longer than the number of my days sober. This was an excellent video Jae. Keep them coming!!

  • @Kevizhere
    @Kevizhere 5 місяців тому +1

    I drank for 20 years and have been sober now for 18 months. I choose feeling better for a better life, so I will choose to stay sober!

  • @iniko_A
    @iniko_A 6 місяців тому +4

    138 days! 🎉 One day at a time...

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому +1

      keep up the good work

  • @jesselovesyah
    @jesselovesyah 6 місяців тому +5

    Had another relapse and convinced myself that i could have drinks once a month. What BS. I ended up doing everything I’ve been trying to stay away from. My morels just disappear when i am drunk. 🙃 I got 12 days and joined a group called celebrate recovery. So heres to trying again. ☕️ Off to the gym!

    • @kristinreuter8272
      @kristinreuter8272 6 місяців тому +1

      I've heard good things about CR! Good for you 👍

    • @moffatk7948
      @moffatk7948 6 місяців тому +1

      Good luck, long as you still have the will to start over again you will eventually succeed.

  • @enjoy1ife
    @enjoy1ife 6 місяців тому +3

    Im at day 20, after 25 years of drinking, the past year drinking daily, and “falling asleep” on the couch nearly every night. Your videos are my daily motivation, and joirnal prompt, reminding me why its all worth it. I feel like i can easily be sober today, but I forget sometimes that im planning on a forever sober future for myself when i envision future events. i hope to still be sober on future events, like the holidays with my family, who love to drink, or travels with friends, who like to drink. So far, ive been successful drinking sodas or mocktails at social events, and felt great.

  • @DaphneSeherrie
    @DaphneSeherrie 6 місяців тому +4

    Almost six months sober after 42 years of drinking. I never want to experience the shame and guilt, the hungover, the anxiety and depression that goes with drinking. I take it one day at a time and I am super proud of myself.

  • @jeffsoly1972
    @jeffsoly1972 6 місяців тому +6

    30 days in here 😊 let's all stay strong guys and gals ... even though we are not together physically we can still support each other by praying.

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому +1

      Things will get better day by day.

  • @kristinreuter8272
    @kristinreuter8272 6 місяців тому +9

    88 days! ❤

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 6 місяців тому +1

      Keep up the good work Kristin

  • @2tpilot
    @2tpilot 6 місяців тому +5

    Day 6 on my second attempt at sobriety. Great reminder of who I want to be, thank you for the motivation!

    • @moffatk7948
      @moffatk7948 6 місяців тому +2

      Still early days. Take one day or week at a time. Where there's a will there's a way.

    • @moffatk7948
      @moffatk7948 6 місяців тому +4

      I'm about 120 days, for me, I'm done with alcohol. Good luck to those that still indulge in ethanol.

  • @coreyponder5296
    @coreyponder5296 6 місяців тому +4

    Man I appreciate this video. I was.just questioning my sobriety I've got 3 months and I was just thinking I could just have one but then this video popped up. Thanks brother

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому +1

      Keep striving to improve yourself

  • @S.P.E.N.C.E
    @S.P.E.N.C.E 6 місяців тому +2

    27 days sober!! I feel amazing

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому

      Keep striving to improve yourself

  • @unquietsky
    @unquietsky 6 місяців тому +9

    This is day 6 for me, gone 3 years before. Your videos are very relatable and well spoken, always motivate me and remind me of why I always sober up. I'm going for the run today that I'd normally be way to hungover to go on. Thank you for the work you do!

    • @thesweetprince
      @thesweetprince 6 місяців тому +2

      Day 6 buddies!

    • @unquietsky
      @unquietsky 5 місяців тому +1

      Day 43 now, something like that

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому +1

      Keep striving to improve yourself

  • @rja9784
    @rja9784 6 місяців тому +1

    I plan to pray, study The Bible and love my wife more than I did yesterday

  • @garrybuxton4483
    @garrybuxton4483 6 місяців тому +4

    5 weeks today 🎉 I'm feeling so much better. I lost my family because of my drinking. I have a new partner now. I've tried to get sober so many times but now I've realised I have to forgive myself and the best way to move forward is to improve myself. I can't change the past but I can change my future,to be a good person. To be sober. I've replaced drinking with Fitness. I may never see my children ever again but I will be the man they wanted me to be. I'm finally happy.

    • @Joe_Joe_The_HvacMan
      @Joe_Joe_The_HvacMan 6 місяців тому +3

      I’m not sure the situation but I would not lose hope in restoring your relationship with your kids. You stay strong and don’t give up reaching back out to them. It’s OK if they don’t believe you but you stay honest. I’m in a similar situation but not as severe. But my kids don’t believe I’m staying sober just because I’ve said it over and over before. I don’t blame them. Time will be the proof and I am committed for the long haul! 🙏

    • @danielpitt7347
      @danielpitt7347 5 місяців тому +1

      😭 congratulations on your journey. Never give up on your relationship on your children, I have overcame a drug problem and cross addiction to alcohol I believe anything is possible if you make changes in any area of life . 🙏

  • @ShafnerTreeServiceLLC
    @ShafnerTreeServiceLLC 5 місяців тому +2

    5 months & 12 days no alcohol. It’s been getting harder lately so I returned to this video.

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому +1

      Keep striving to improve yourself

    • @22Lucky22
      @22Lucky22 Місяць тому +2

      You got this! You're an inspiration to me I'm only on day 4

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 Місяць тому +2

      @@22Lucky22 Things will get better day by day Lucky

  • @JRE87
    @JRE87 6 місяців тому +6

    I’ll be 50 days sober tomorrow and after 30 days, I began hanging out with friends again. Alcohol will always be there but I can’t pretend like it won’t be. My friends drink and I’m their DD to get them home safe. Do I miss it? Sure, but some of them mask their pain with it like I used to. I’m confident enough to say no now but I know everyone is different. I hope everyone is learning their strengths and weaknesses in their sobriety journeys and that you all choose what’s best for you ✌🏻

    • @moffatk7948
      @moffatk7948 6 місяців тому +3

      Same here. I still hang out with my drinking friends. I now have the will to say no. I will soon say I don't drink period. I now don't leave in fear of being caught drink driving. It's such a relief.

  • @godsgirl7353
    @godsgirl7353 6 місяців тому +3

    Decades long Weekend Warrior but using distractions/cooking/cleaning/music etc.
    The apt, walls may get washed today Lol
    Struggling but not giving up.
    This feeling shall pass I just have to stay in the saddle today !!!!!
    You can too😊
    Ride it out because it will leave sooner than later.
    Bad Habit Saturday doesn't have to rule the day😊 today.

  • @piccochr
    @piccochr 6 місяців тому +6

    3 days until I reach 100 days! Then 20 more until 4 months! Great video! Your enthusiasm is infectious and allows me to keep pushing on!

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому +1

      Keep up the good work

  • @logannixon231
    @logannixon231 6 місяців тому +1

    Day number 44 and I willl never look back I’m so happy to be here I wish everyone a safe day and a sober day god bless

  • @limolnar
    @limolnar 6 місяців тому +10

    Thank you thank you thank you for sharing your wisdom. We can see ourselves in your journey. What an inspiration!

    • @GettingSoberAgain
      @GettingSoberAgain  6 місяців тому +1

      🙏🙏🙏THANK YOU for your positivity today!!!

  • @Jdavid90
    @Jdavid90 6 місяців тому +2

    For me, I do. At least in regards to alcohol I just can NOT get back into it. Ive tried, and failed in the past. I built up bad habits in the past AND it's just a very destructive substance so there's seemingly no chance of being able to "manage" it for me and the risk in "trying" again is so high its not even close to being an option for me. I just...sooner or later ..use it for everything from "I feel a bit bored" to celebration to mourning....and then I am back in that addictive loop again. There's plenty of cool shit to do in this world beside alcohol it just took me a while to realize that ..and to see alcohol for the highly advertised garbage it really is at the end of the day.
    Every single month I see a post in my sober circles about someone who is in a life threatening condition as a result of alcohol abuse. Every year I hear about another death in the sober community near me due to a relapse or organ failure. The writing is on the wall to me. Whatever choices you make...take care of yourself and don't abuse your body! You deserve better than that for sure!!

  • @timhemlin9556
    @timhemlin9556 6 місяців тому +15

    On day 129 with one minor hiccup (which I described in the last video's comment so won't go into here). Today I plan to jog, bake some bread and work in the garden. I like feeling good, sleeping well, getting up early and doing things instead of "planning" to do them. I appreciate you Jae and all the good people on their various stages of progress.

    • @GettingSoberAgain
      @GettingSoberAgain  6 місяців тому +3

      I like your plan for the day, especially the bread 😁😁😁

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 6 місяців тому +3

      Congrats Keep up the good work

    • @kristinreuter8272
      @kristinreuter8272 6 місяців тому +2

      You got this, bro!🎉

    • @tomv3999
      @tomv3999 6 місяців тому +3

      Sleeping well is so so so great.

    • @danielpitt7347
      @danielpitt7347 5 місяців тому +2

      Im 6/7 months into mine now and I agree we have to put things in place . Early night 9am is my cut if point today 😊up at 6am ready to do it all again . Your definitely on the right track congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

  • @timburton9514
    @timburton9514 6 місяців тому +5

    I’m almost 5 months sober. I still have crazy dreams/nightmares, anxiety, depression…. I’m told this will get better. 🙏🏻

    • @RobertoLopezH
      @RobertoLopezH 6 місяців тому +1

      I'm close to my nine month and sometimes I dream that I am drinking. It's terrible but it's only my mind remebering that I'm doing well. And yes, this gets better, much more than you can expect!

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому

      Things will get better day by day

  • @bogleinc
    @bogleinc 6 місяців тому +3

    You need to post more often.. whenever I’m about to slip I look for a video … you do great stuff!

  • @mr.chambers4823
    @mr.chambers4823 6 місяців тому +7

    2 months here I'm never going back

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 6 місяців тому +2

      Keep striving to improve yourself

  • @BobShay-jf4vf
    @BobShay-jf4vf 5 місяців тому +1

    Just a few days until my 90 day mark...
    Thank you Jae for opening my blind, drunken eyes those 3 months ago 👌👍💯...I think this is one of your best videos - your motivation is sincerely appreciated 👏

  • @Reign1134
    @Reign1134 6 місяців тому +5

    Just hit my 90 days this past week and your videos really helped during the rough spots.

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому +1

      Keep up the good work

  • @nextlevelsuki
    @nextlevelsuki 6 місяців тому +4

    Day 139 SOBER and PROUD!!🙌🏽💪🏽🔥

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому +2

      Keep up the good work

    • @nextlevelsuki
      @nextlevelsuki 3 місяці тому

      @gwillis01 thank you!! Day 228 and still going!!🙌🏽💪🏽

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 2 місяці тому

      @@nextlevelsuki Keep the positive momentum going.

  • @Lacking_something
    @Lacking_something 6 місяців тому +4

    Day 196

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 6 місяців тому +1

      Keep the streak going! Keep striving to improve yourself.

  • @brucegold5046
    @brucegold5046 6 місяців тому +1

    These Videos always help me from slipping back into my old habits---and remind me what I escaped from.

  • @ganeshasharanam3317
    @ganeshasharanam3317 6 місяців тому +2

    Today is day 1. I'm going to do yoga in the morning, then I'm gonna go to the gym. Gonna do some drumming, play video games, eat healthy and practice some duolingo

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому +1

      Keep striving to improve yourself

  • @lenkahairsalon9482
    @lenkahairsalon9482 6 місяців тому +1

    2 Years for me thanks to this man’s easy approach.
    The real reason I quit alcohol was my micro biome… and yes I wanted to shed a few pounds.
    I didn’t hit rock bottom and had very successful professional life as well as amazing marriage. I “planed “ to try “THIS” for a month… but find out I feel like a superwoman with energy of a teenager and passion for life I used to have, happier than ever. I helped so many others to discover sober life magic just by being an example.
    And NO I am not turning my train back 🤣

  • @kerrymeadows
    @kerrymeadows 6 місяців тому +1

    There is nothing like the peace you get with sobriety. I never want to have another hangover as long as I live and I had them every day. I’m almost 8 years sober. Sometimes not drinking at the beginning feels very boring but in reality , it’s serenity. I’m married to a heavy drinker so it can be done even in difficult circumstances. One of the most important things is to change EVERYTHING. Those drinking friends are not your friends.and You have zero business being in a bar. After the dust settles, start exercising and filling the empty time. God will help you if you do your part.

  • @SubaruJeff444
    @SubaruJeff444 6 місяців тому +2

    Proudly sober 433 days, I go to some AA meetings and I listen to this channel alot, I have found something that works for me. I say my prayers and meditate every day. Thank my higher power for being sober yesterday and ask for the strength to do it all over today.
    Believe in yourself, but most of all. Find what works for YOU to stay Sober. And remember 'You are Loved'

  • @brigittelee9730
    @brigittelee9730 6 місяців тому +1

    I’m going to celebrate my twin daughters’ graduation from high school tomorrow without alcohol and I’m so excited 🎉

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому +1

      I hope it was a good celebration

  • @scottjaffin3691
    @scottjaffin3691 4 місяці тому

    Thanks Jae. It will be 3 years Oct 18. Your videos were critical to my success the first year when I marked every day on the calendar and watched your vids twice a day.
    Seeing your bloated and sad face on your day one…and your lean, and happy face after 30 days proved your health claims and inspired me. And knowing that you quit, failed, and were trying again made you very relatable. Thanks again.

    • @GettingSoberAgain
      @GettingSoberAgain  4 місяці тому

      😭🫂👉😁 KEEP US UPDATED ON YOUR 3 YEARS 🙏

  • @LilithH-t7x
    @LilithH-t7x 6 місяців тому +1

    I want to stay sober forever because alcohol doesn‘t do anything positive. Sobriety is wonderful and a lot of fun. Actually 2 months sober now, I am becoming the person I want to be. Thank you Jay for the encouragement. Lilith from Germany

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому +1

      Keep striving to improve yourself

  • @marblehead3398
    @marblehead3398 3 місяці тому +1

    You're wonderful ❤

  • @calaco585
    @calaco585 6 місяців тому +1

    Closing in on 2 months! 👍🏾💪🏾🚫🍾💯 #goharder #sober

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому

      Congrats on your sobriety

  • @derekhath380
    @derekhath380 6 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for video Jae! Stoked to be sober. Day 506. Definitely don't want to go back to daily or any drinking ever.
    Still doing morning zoom/in-person AA meeting, daily AA Mastery Journal, eating way better, making sleep a priority as well as consistently working out.
    Really can't remember feeling any better. I drank since age 13'ish until rehab at age 55.
    Also was able, thanks to applying same 12 step program to quit Copenhagen and Marlboros... did that for 43 years and nicotine-free day 112 today.
    The biggest key for me is surrendering every part of my life to Jesus and praying that His will be done instead of mine and to help some and harm none if possible.

  • @KennyCz87
    @KennyCz87 6 місяців тому +3

    2 weeks alcohol free, and accepted job offer out of state…new adventures await and in sobriety I am facing my karma.

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому +2

      Keep striving to improve yourself

  • @b_ks
    @b_ks 4 місяці тому +1

    I will go for a walk.

  • @taxoffender
    @taxoffender 6 місяців тому +1

    220 days in and I feel great!

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому

      Keep striving to improve yourself

  • @RinoSchiavoCampo
    @RinoSchiavoCampo 6 місяців тому +1

    Coming here, I am reminded of the misery that was my drinking. Society discourages our openly sharing these things, while drinking is commonly and openly shared. That is where we can feel alone and possibly that we are unnecessarily depriving ourselves of a "good time". Coming here, to AA and other alcohol recovery spaces brings me back to reality. It pulls the curtain back to show me I am absolutely not alone and absolutely not wasting my time recovering from this very real injury. 34 years of drinking, 201 days alcohol fee. Thank you Jae for all you do!

  • @l.allenhall4888
    @l.allenhall4888 6 місяців тому +1

    I’ve been touching base here since day 68 or something. I’m now day 270.
    My life, my health, my mind has changed dramatically.
    I follow AA’s design for living. I have a desire to please God, not a feeling that I have to. I have a desire to be of service to my fellow man. I have a desire to live.
    Do I have to stay sober forever? No, but I want to be sober today. I will most likely want to be sober tomorrow.
    Drinking kills me so if I’m just go die, I’m gonna just kill myself now. Not in the literal sense, the spiritual sense. Kill the old me and give this body , mind, and soul over to God and let Him do as He wishes.
    Hang in there ladies and gents. It’s a wonderful ride

  • @joko09010
    @joko09010 6 місяців тому +5

    I get to go ride my beautiful horses. Then I’ll take a walk on the beach trail with my son and say a prayer for all of us, especially for those who are still suffering. Day 320. 💪🏻 💜

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 6 місяців тому +2

      Congrats on a good horse ride. Have fun with your son.

    • @joko09010
      @joko09010 6 місяців тому +1

      @@gwillis01
      Thank you so much! 💕

  • @LemonPerez
    @LemonPerez 6 місяців тому +8

    Thank you brother 🙏

  • @Abundancesobernew
    @Abundancesobernew 5 місяців тому +1

    Good blog. Sober happy peace

  • @lottilomaxndom
    @lottilomaxndom 5 місяців тому +1

    I feel so much motivation please keep going….. I keep trying and get to the point of feeling so much better and focused and being focused at work and the for some reason I ………… fall into weakness and buy just a quart of vodka and drink it and I have to start again
    and then feel defeated 🤦‍♀️

    • @lottilomaxndom
      @lottilomaxndom 5 місяців тому +1

      I have to watch you again and you give me hope

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому

      We are all imperfect. Keep striving to improve yourself.

  • @ironbertress6091
    @ironbertress6091 6 місяців тому +1

    58 days. Started with just trying to see if I could go 10 days. That was my goal. 10 days. Just testing myself. Day 3 was hard, day 8 was hard. Then I completed day 10! I did it! Felt great, friends were perplexed, so I just kept going. I come here to this channel to read how everyone is doing and it helps to spur me on. Hang in there everyone! We got this!!!

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому +2

      Keep striving to improve yourself

  • @mgrandison1
    @mgrandison1 6 місяців тому +4

    Day 27 and counting. Thanks for the content, inspiration, and community.

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому +1

      Keep up the good work.

  • @Astral_Dusk
    @Astral_Dusk 5 місяців тому

    I'm convinced that the real healing is ascending beyond "how long do I need to stay sober" to "I'm happily sober"
    I've found a massive benefit to incorporating blended veggies + plant protein powders for the sober journey. A boost in wellbeing that will likely surprise most if they haven't really tried it out. I upped my protein dramatically to about over 70% of my bodyweight in grams from r mostly plant based proteins and it feels like a night and day shift in my overall wellbeing. A game changer.
    I'm curious if there's science behind this strategy to sobriety, feels beyond just supportive but transformative.

  • @paulamurphy7652
    @paulamurphy7652 5 місяців тому +1

    Love your videos Jay. I’m starting my sobriety journey again today after messing up the last 3 months. Yes, “my” journey this time. Time now for me to take a good hard look at myself and stop blaming life’s circumstances. As Steve Martin once said in a movie “life is a roller coaster ride”. How true is that! 😊🎢

  • @benjamintrahin9571
    @benjamintrahin9571 6 місяців тому +3

    Jae my man, you have no idea how much I needed this video today! Getting chills. Just got 7 months sober last week. I never, never imagined I could be here right now.
    Feeling so much gratitude right now. I'm getting ready to head to a friends baby shower today. When I was drinking, I probably would have skipped or made up some excuse because I was too hung over. But now, I GET to go.
    Thank you Jae, and thank you to everyone here. I see you.
    Ben

  • @j2626-u2g
    @j2626-u2g 6 місяців тому +1

    YESSSSSSSSSS

  • @thosebabyeyes316
    @thosebabyeyes316 5 місяців тому

    One of my friends told me that early on in her sobriety, anytime she would get an alcohol craving, she would just say, “hurray! I don’t have to be a slave to that poison anymore! I’m free from that prison!” How beautifully simple.
    I hear this message wholeheartedly, sir. Once you break free from that poison prison, why in the world would you want to go “back to where you came from”?

  • @stepha3003
    @stepha3003 6 місяців тому +1

    Goodness, thank you for this!! I feel like my brain got a massage & reset for the weekend, your words are very healing and inspiring!! Your approachable demeanor and realistic words are helpful more than you know - sending you heartfelt thanks, Jae!!!

  • @donallan6396
    @donallan6396 6 місяців тому +1

    Overcoming peer pressure from friends when you go to functions lasted about a month, and then they became used to me ordering soda and lime or other nonalcoholic beverages.
    It's been a year and a half, and I have no desire to drink.

    • @GettingSoberAgain
      @GettingSoberAgain  6 місяців тому +1

      NICE WILLPOWER AND DETERMINATION!

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому +1

      Congrats on your sobriety

  • @phunkracy
    @phunkracy 6 місяців тому +1

    decide for yourself... but the answer is YES

  • @meckhekler-fc1xs
    @meckhekler-fc1xs 6 місяців тому +1

    Broke my teeth drunk last night. Too painful to eat. I will try to stay sober tonight (and tomorrow too).

    • @faq29
      @faq29 6 місяців тому +1

      That sucks mate, I hope it's not too bad. Good luck!

    • @lenkahairsalon9482
      @lenkahairsalon9482 6 місяців тому +1

      ♥️

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому +1

      Keep striving to improve yourself Hope your moth is better three months later.

  • @Plan-C
    @Plan-C 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Jae. I am 143 days free today. You have helped me massively. May God bless you. All the best.

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 3 місяці тому

      Congrats on your sobriety

  • @lilamartin3551
    @lilamartin3551 5 місяців тому

    He'll No I don't want to go back!!! I'm at the gym💪💪

  • @Joe_Joe_The_HvacMan
    @Joe_Joe_The_HvacMan 6 місяців тому

    I am very excited to say that I’m on my four weeks and one day sober! I took it seriously six months ago and have been up and down but more up than down and now great sober streak! I have no intentions of going back to drinking ethanol! Sleep is better, I am more productive, definitely more money in my pocket! and I’m able to be the version of myself that I believe God made me to be and that everybody else enjoys me being! Thank you Jay for your videos and yes it is possible to have a better life without alcohol! I thank God for the strength and that He has never left me.

  • @cmf2009thorn
    @cmf2009thorn 6 місяців тому +1

    A great video which really hit home today, the sun was out, day off work and I got tempted! But then I remembered TODAY I M NOT DRINKING and I filled my day with some positivity and then this video popped up 😊 to reinforce my sober journey.
    Just passsd 204 days sober and I could write a book on how I ve changed for the better and what I can now do compared to what I used to be like pre sobriety.
    It hasnt been easy, everyday is a gift and a challenge.
    Stick with it everyone! If becoming sober is good for you thats great, if not thats great too.
    And lastly thanks Jae...again 😊

  • @Nemo71340
    @Nemo71340 6 місяців тому

    Every time I’d go back to drinking I’d feel terrible, I couldn’t drink without feeling crappy once I turned like 30. So now I don’t even think about it, the alcohol buzz truly isn’t worth the 2-3 day hangover and purposely making myself sick.

  • @anjaxtv
    @anjaxtv 5 місяців тому

    I don't have to, but I want to. I want nothing to do with that poison. Before I used to think "how can I go a full life without drinking?" Now the thought of even ONE drink gives me anxiety. Thank you for all you do. This channel has helped me immensely 💖💕🩵

  • @acook213
    @acook213 6 місяців тому +1

    Remember, if you’re trying to moderate alcohol consumption, you’re trying to moderate drug use. What other drug on Earth do we give this advice for when someone is struggling with it? “Can you just shoot up on the weekends?” Or “Can you just stick to one line of coke a night?”

  • @robd9863
    @robd9863 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for the wisdom Jae. Everything you say is spot on, true and helpful.
    I made 30 days then the day before yesterday slipped off that wagon. Two choices then: a) beat myself up for doing something stupid and wallow in self-pity, or b) take it as a learning experience, accept it for what it is.
    Actually, it kind of helped me in a strange way and I wonder if anyone else has experienced this. It has made me feel stronger and cemented my resolve that my 'new' life is the one I prefer. The contrast is more black and white, so to speak. That brief slip was actually pretty rubbish and I wake up today knowing more than ever that it's just not worth it and that I really, really do not want it.
    So, every day's a school day, I have learned from it and now to move forward again. Stronger, wiser, healthier and so much more. What's not to like!

    • @GettingSoberAgain
      @GettingSoberAgain  6 місяців тому +1

      Sometimes we have to wake up from a nightmare to appreciate the fact that we were actually living the dream 👁️

  • @MichaelB-uu3is
    @MichaelB-uu3is 3 місяці тому

    thank you , you have you have not preached. But just put your experience out there. Yery big thank thank you. Michael from Australia.