It's all or nothing for me. One is all it takes and it's almost as though I could FEEL a switch get tripped and it's anyone's guess how, when, where the binge will end. It's a living death, truly. Im still fighting, riding the roller coaster, and pray I one day do finally escape it alive once and for all. I wish everyone the best. Thank you, Steven, for what you do!
Hi Steve, I've recently cleared one year of sobriety. Something I haven't done in 18 out of my 36, nearly 37 years. Recently, I've encountered a few more people than I'd like, who harbour the highly disingenuous opinion that I just need to 'learn how to moderate'. These were drinkers who claimed to be able to do so, and that it hasn't had too much of a negative impact on their lives. I was truly pissing in the wind when I tried to say that it was all or nothing with me, but I guess the sad truth is, they probably wouldn't realise their reward system is already hijacked, hence their projecting their drinking ideals onto me. Thanks for all of these videos documenting your tribulations and triumphs good sir x
@@michaelgadsby Hi Michael thank you for sharing this, well done getting sorted & sober, you’ve done great…keep strong..one day at a time, please subscribe and keep watching 👍
You're right Steve about 1 day at a time. Take it very slowly before deciding when you're ready to stop completely then it is from then on literally one day at a time. It's hard I know but stay strong, just wake up in the morning and say to yourself, I didn't drink yesterday and I'm going to try my best to not drink today, don't think about tomorrow just today I'm not drinking what ever happens. Believe in yourself, it's hard I know but it does get better. Steve 25 years without alcohol
Hi Steve, cracking video. I couldn't taper off either, all or nothing. I'm not fit to have 1 drink, so much better off without it. I love hearing the stories & the positively. Hope you're well 👍
Thanks Steven for this excellent video, much appreciated. I used to mark an empty bottle of tequilla, and pour the tequilla to this limit line. It almost never worked because once i started drinking all my sanity left and i could give a damn if i drank more. Boy, i really got very sick in the mornings. Soooo glad im off this evil merry go round. You're wonderful channel is my 'go to' sobriety source. You're doing the Lord's work mate ❤
@@honestinsky So pleased you are free from the grip of Alcohol & I very much appreciate your “SUPER THANKS” It all helps me to consistently create more content to grow the community and help each other ❤️
Interesting to see you've used a younger picture for your channel photo; I too was a handsome man before additions took their toll. I look at it every day to remind myself what it took from me, and how lucky I am to still be here, albeit somewhat lessened. I'm rooting for you, friend. Subbed.
Ive spent so much time this year reflecting on my own drinking habits past and present. I have drank too much for the last 8 years or so. Too much for ME, more than what I would have liked to. Mainly due to my work rota giving freedom to drink more without any fear of consequences the day after. Average weekly consumption 20-40 units over 2-4 evenings. Rookie numbers compared to a lot of people, especially those with alcohol problems. Having said that I recognise that 20-40 units a week is unhealthy, any amount is unhealthy but those numbers could cause health consequences. I have also learnt that I am not a binge drinker. I can set myself a limit and know when to stop. I have proven that over the last 3 years while tracking my consumption. Ive also never been tempted to drink in the mornings or anything like that. So never been physically or mentally dependent. Now I’ve just completed a goal I set to go 90 days without alcohol, aim been to give my body a break and to evaluate my relationship with alcohol. I have been diagnosed with some form of OCD, which can mean I overthink stuff like this. Analyse numbers etc… Now after 104 days without alcohol I am contemplating having a few beers this weekend (Friday and Saturday). Ending my sober streak. I am going to really pay attention when I drink. I want to understand and accept its true effect on me. That way I can continue to analyse my relationship with alcohol. I may decide I prefer the 100 percent sober life. I won’t know for sure until I experiment. This message no doubt sounds ridiculous to a lot of you here. But we are all different. I am not you, you are not me. I hope everyone is well and staying sober (if that’s what’s best for you).
too fkcing right...i intend to stop drinking..again...for the 10000,th time...alcohol is like an abusive relationship,you hate it,but you love it,and you know,deep inside yourself,where it,s all gonna end..badly.....
Absolutely impossible for me, and the 'type' of alcoholic I am. Tapering off, cutting down, simply not an option. It had to be total abstinence, there was no other way. Because I need only the taste of a drink, not even one whole drink, and I know that I will be on a three week binge of dangerous alcoholic excess. Very, very heavy drinking of white ciders, strong lagers and vodka. Followed by two weeks of detox and withdrawal, complete with DT's, which were a regular theme of my withdrawals. Which I strangely and perhaps worryingly began to enjoy. As I knew the auditory, visual and tactile hallucinations weren't real. Kind of viewed it all as an adventure. So withdrawal complete, I would stay off it for a couple of weeks, then do it all over again. This madness lasted for about 15 years, though I was a different type of alcoholic before that too. I believe there are stages of alcoholism, and types of alcoholics. Thankfully I was able to navigate the lunacy of it all, and finally make those periods of abstinence permanent. I know that if I had one drink now, it would be me, missing in action for the best part of a month. So I don't, the desire isn't enough to put myself through all that again. I think I have truly drunk myself out, and sober.
currently battling the beast,alcohol.....trying to cut down....but,after work,i get the 4 cans...thden ,get one more..now ,it,s got a hold,i want more...i,ve been battling the beast for....if i was honest,all my life..detox,groups...cant afford,and aint been offered nhs rehab....hoping to quit,but don,t think i can do it...and they,ve stopped antabuse production.....
Hi thanks for your comment it’s difficult to get off but if I can do it you can Please subscribe and drop me an E Mail see if I can help Stevenalcoholfreelifestyle@gmail.com
@@Manos-de-Piedra The process by which your neurotransmitters get sensitized from repeated withdrawals causing future withdrawals to happen with less alcohol involved and with more severe symptoms. You know how people say it gets worse every time you stop? It's because of that.
I know this might not sound a lot to some, but on Sat I drank 4 pints of Cobra quick (I had not slept or eaten either) and then at home 5 bottles of Corona. That was enough for me to be absolute on my arse and in bed feeling tired on Sunday for the whole day. Is this normal? As in the past and in my 20s, I could drink and not feel as bad. I just feel drinking is not worth it anymore as it the affects are just to tiring and negative
The older you get the slower your liver can metabolise alcohol, your liver function decreases with age just like any other organ, the tiredness associated as you get older us horrible, all your body is doing using energy to break down alcohol into urine
very well said Steve .. one day at a time ... I'm 20 month's alcohol free.
@@dazza0670 Well done Darren..20 months is awesome..keep strong 💪
It's all or nothing for me. One is all it takes and it's almost as though I could FEEL a switch get tripped and it's anyone's guess how, when, where the binge will end. It's a living death, truly. Im still fighting, riding the roller coaster, and pray I one day do finally escape it alive once and for all. I wish everyone the best. Thank you, Steven, for what you do!
@@nathanielovaughn2145 Hi Nathan … keep trying to get off this horrendous poison you will crack it
Keep in touch 👍
Keep strong mate. It's not the 20th one that does all the damage, it's the 1st and we both know it.
@@MrJames19676 100 % when I look back always one kicks it off 👍
@@MrJames19676 Very wise words, sir.
@bobjames6622
Thanks mate.
😎👍
They teach us in secondary school about the dangers of drugs and unprotected sex but absolutely no education about the dangers of alcohol.
@@StephenBroughton-p2q So true …and Alcohol is a major killer !! It’s so disproportionate
Alcohol is a drug in itself
@@Andy-m2f Of course Andy & too available
Hi Steve, I've recently cleared one year of sobriety. Something I haven't done in 18 out of my 36, nearly 37 years. Recently, I've encountered a few more people than I'd like, who harbour the highly disingenuous opinion that I just need to 'learn how to moderate'. These were drinkers who claimed to be able to do so, and that it hasn't had too much of a negative impact on their lives.
I was truly pissing in the wind when I tried to say that it was all or nothing with me, but I guess the sad truth is, they probably wouldn't realise their reward system is already hijacked, hence their projecting their drinking ideals onto me.
Thanks for all of these videos documenting your tribulations and triumphs good sir x
@@michaelgadsby Hi Michael thank you for sharing this, well done getting sorted & sober, you’ve done great…keep strong..one day at a time, please subscribe and keep watching 👍
Thank you Steven. I am with you cutting down doesn’t work. Easy way is to abstain.
@@harold6863 Thanks Harold….I tried 100 times to cut down …never worked 👍
You're right Steve about 1 day at a time. Take it very slowly before deciding when you're ready to stop completely then it is from then on literally one day at a time. It's hard I know but stay strong, just wake up in the morning and say to yourself, I didn't drink yesterday and I'm going to try my best to not drink today, don't think about tomorrow just today I'm not drinking what ever happens. Believe in yourself, it's hard I know but it does get better. Steve 25 years without alcohol
25 years incredible Sir …an inspiration, please subscribe to the channel and keep sharing if you can 👍
Hi Steve, cracking video. I couldn't taper off either, all or nothing. I'm not fit to have 1 drink, so much better off without it. I love hearing the stories & the positively. Hope you're well 👍
@@ChristopherHughes-u5j Hi chis I’m good, hope you’re doing well 👍 we can ne re drink safely best off it 👍
Thanks Steven for this excellent video, much appreciated. I used to mark an empty bottle of tequilla, and pour the tequilla to this limit line. It almost never worked because once i started drinking all my sanity left and i could give a damn if i drank more. Boy, i really got very sick in the mornings. Soooo glad im off this evil merry go round. You're wonderful channel is my 'go to' sobriety source. You're doing the Lord's work mate ❤
@@honestinsky So pleased you are free from the grip of Alcohol & I very much appreciate your “SUPER THANKS” It all helps me to consistently create more content to grow the community and help each other ❤️
Great video and advice once again Steven 👍
@@johng94x Thank you John let’s hope we can work as a large community and change a few things 👍
Congratulations on 3K subscribers & counting. Fantastic Steve 👍
Thank you my friend…our community with guys like yourself is growing…how many lives can WE save as a group??
Awesome ❤️
Excellent video good luck for the future ❤❤❤
@@garethwatkins6347 Thank you Gareth I hope you are well 👍
Same for me Steve, I take the first drink, the second drink takes me 😢
Hi yeah it takes you straight back to hell
Thanks for subscribing & spread the word 👍
Interesting to see you've used a younger picture for your channel photo; I too was a handsome man before additions took their toll. I look at it every day to remind myself what it took from me, and how lucky I am to still be here, albeit somewhat lessened. I'm rooting for you, friend. Subbed.
Thank you so much…… & thanks for subscribing 👍
Ive spent so much time this year reflecting on my own drinking habits past and present.
I have drank too much for the last 8 years or so. Too much for ME, more than what I would have liked to. Mainly due to my work rota giving freedom to drink more without any fear of consequences the day after. Average weekly consumption 20-40 units over 2-4 evenings. Rookie numbers compared to a lot of people, especially those with alcohol problems.
Having said that I recognise that 20-40 units a week is unhealthy, any amount is unhealthy but those numbers could cause health consequences.
I have also learnt that I am not a binge drinker. I can set myself a limit and know when to stop. I have proven that over the last 3 years while tracking my consumption.
Ive also never been tempted to drink in the mornings or anything like that. So never been physically or mentally dependent.
Now I’ve just completed a goal I set to go 90 days without alcohol, aim been to give my body a break and to evaluate my relationship with alcohol. I have been diagnosed with some form of OCD, which can mean I overthink stuff like this. Analyse numbers etc…
Now after 104 days without alcohol I am contemplating having a few beers this weekend (Friday and Saturday). Ending my sober streak.
I am going to really pay attention when I drink. I want to understand and accept its true effect on me. That way I can continue to analyse my relationship with alcohol. I may decide I prefer the 100 percent sober life. I won’t know for sure until I experiment.
This message no doubt sounds ridiculous to a lot of you here. But we are all different. I am not you, you are not me.
I hope everyone is well and staying sober (if that’s what’s best for you).
@@Benjamin-xh5hj Keep focused 👍
@@stevencurry215keep focused on what?
@@Benjamin-xh5hj Ultimately living a sober life
too fkcing right...i intend to stop drinking..again...for the 10000,th time...alcohol is like an abusive relationship,you hate it,but you love it,and you know,deep inside yourself,where it,s all gonna end..badly.....
Absolutely impossible for me, and the 'type' of alcoholic I am. Tapering off, cutting down, simply not an option. It had to be total abstinence, there was no other way.
Because I need only the taste of a drink, not even one whole drink, and I know that I will be on a three week binge of dangerous alcoholic excess. Very, very heavy drinking of white ciders, strong lagers and vodka.
Followed by two weeks of detox and withdrawal, complete with DT's, which were a regular theme of my withdrawals. Which I strangely and perhaps worryingly began to enjoy. As I knew the auditory, visual and tactile hallucinations weren't real. Kind of viewed it all as an adventure. So withdrawal complete, I would stay off it for a couple of weeks, then do it all over again. This madness lasted for about 15 years, though I was a different type of alcoholic before that too. I believe there are stages of alcoholism, and types of alcoholics. Thankfully I was able to navigate the lunacy of it all, and finally make those periods of abstinence permanent. I know that if I had one drink now, it would be me, missing in action for the best part of a month. So I don't, the desire isn't enough to put myself through all that again. I think I have truly drunk myself out, and sober.
Well done Sir it’s been a battle for us and countless millions of others, thank god we are sober
Please subscribe to the channel & keep watching 👍
currently battling the beast,alcohol.....trying to cut down....but,after work,i get the 4 cans...thden ,get one more..now ,it,s got a hold,i want more...i,ve been battling the beast for....if i was honest,all my life..detox,groups...cant afford,and aint been offered nhs rehab....hoping to quit,but don,t think i can do it...and they,ve stopped antabuse production.....
Have you tried going to meetings? The therapeutic value of one addict helping another is without parallel ❤
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Hi thanks for your comment it’s difficult to get off but if I can do it you can
Please subscribe and drop me an E Mail see if I can help
Stevenalcoholfreelifestyle@gmail.com
@@Dessienewshoes yes,ive done a a..tho ,smart recovery,sits well with me....going this saturday,determined to quit...
@christophervant-o1q I wish you well. Give it an honest try and don't leave before the miracle happens
I was only able to cut down before I crossed the line. Then I couldn't taper off because of the kindling phenomenon or effect.
What do you mean by kindling?
@@Manos-de-Piedra The process by which your neurotransmitters get sensitized from repeated withdrawals causing future withdrawals to happen with less alcohol involved and with more severe symptoms. You know how people say it gets worse every time you stop? It's because of that.
@@ShadesOClarity oh yeah makes sense thanks for explaining 👍
@@Manos-de-Piedra I have a video on my channel about it.
@@ShadesOClarity Good information..thank you 👍
I do not want to moderate I tried it but could never stick to it. It was all or nothing,
Same. Impossible for me to moderate 👍
Thanks again Steve...I can't have 1...so it's non...3months now,loving it.
Thankyou.
I like your style!
Cheers… 3 months! Class keep at it
Thanks for subscribing & supporting 👍
1 drink is far to many.
@@dazza0670 are you getting any help 👍
I know this might not sound a lot to some, but on Sat I drank 4 pints of Cobra quick (I had not slept or eaten either) and then at home 5 bottles of Corona. That was enough for me to be absolute on my arse and in bed feeling tired on Sunday for the whole day. Is this normal? As in the past and in my 20s, I could drink and not feel as bad. I just feel drinking is not worth it anymore as it the affects are just to tiring and negative
HI Dave as you get older your energy is wiped out with Alcohol, so quite normal especially if you had not slept
Please subscribe and keep watching 👍
The older you get the slower your liver can metabolise alcohol, your liver function decreases with age just like any other organ, the tiredness associated as you get older us horrible, all your body is doing using energy to break down alcohol into urine
@@Andy-m2f Very interesting and informative thank you 👍
The juice is not worth the squeeze.
@@happyapple4269 Love this that is going to be a title! Thank you 🙏