I’ve watched tons of videos about sobriety on UA-cam since I decided to get sober. I can say that this is one of the best, it brings deeper insights than the “your liver and kidneys will be healthier” kinda video.
I'm 28 struggling with alcohol problems. I'm starting to get depressed because I know this alcoholic insanity is what's causing me to stay stuck in life. Today is my 1st day not drinking & I feel blah "in bed all day" thanks for these videos hopefully I can kick this habit in the ass.
Hi Raf, can't stress enough that at 28 it be absolutely great for you to quit alcohol now cos it can get worse as we age. Wish wish wish I'd listened to family friends and doctors then and quit cos 50 now and entering rehab for 10 months is scary as hell. Try honey, try hard 😊😢❤❤❤
Quit a lifetime of heavy drinking by driving into a tree at a high speed. After a year and several implants in legs and arms, I got back to my life without alcohol. That was in 2017 and sober since, this was the greatest gift, except my family, that I have ever received. Please, if you are stuck, give yourself this gift, without the implants!
Thank you for your videos.. They are helping me. 34 years old been a drunk since 17. I'm two weeks sober with your help. So much sense is being made for Me.
congratulations, Marcus! im an alcoholic trying to stay off the sauce, and i definitely agree with so many of your points. the biggest for me is time and attitude. i was spending all my time drunk and/or hungover, and it was ruining my life. getting the shakes, and drinking until i passed out with a bottle in hand. waking up, reaching for a bottle and a trashcan. now i wake up feeling alive, and it's a truly amazing feeling.
"now i wake up feeling alive, and it's a truly amazing feeling" that's awesome Erin! and I can totally relate... keep doing what works :-) and if you have any pressing issues that would help you stay sober let me know and ill see if I can get some new videos out... been behind on them this month.
April 16th 1993 went out drinking with friends. Had a really bad night. Didn't drink for 2 weeks and did some cold hard thinking. Didn't like what I came up with and what my life had become. That's when I made the decision to quit. Hadn't had any alcohol or drugs for about two weeks at that point so I was clear headed when I made the decision to quit. I didn't go on one last binge or anything. I just quit. Nobody thought I'd last two weeks. I was reminded often by these people how worthless I am and how I won't last and will eventually screw up. Some of these people were family and some I thought were friends. First year was the hardest.of course after a few years those same people would tell me I knew you could do it. It's now September 2019. April 17th 2019 was my 26 year anniversary clean and sober. I'm not gonna lie, Sometimes I get the urge. ( usually stress related). So I go get a 6 pack of non alcoholic beer and get non- shitfaced. Seriously, 26 years now. Drug and alcohol free. Best decision I ever made. I think about it sometimes but I know I'll never go back to it. Anyone going thru the same thing, you can do this. Ignore the negative comments, find new friends if you have to. If some family members are the problem, don't have contact with them unless it's necessary. I never went to AA or rehab. I did this all on my own. Get help if you need it. Make the decision and do what it takes. Good luck.
I’m 33 and I’ve been a drinker since I was 19. It started with partying up until about 22-23. I stopped partying, but the alcohol never left. Over the last 10 years it’s slowly progressed from 2-3 beers a week, to 2-3 beers a night. Now for the last year I’ve picked up the Bourbon 🥃. Wild Turkey 101 to be exact. It’s to the point that I can’t stop until it’s gone. I can’t just drink 3 beers I drink the whole 6 pack. I’m finding myself hiding the amount I drink from my fiancé. I drink when she’s at work and I’m off. I make sure to take out the trash before she gets home. She’s not stupid, and she won’t put up with it forever. Who am I? I’m successful in every other aspect of life. I’m an extremely disciplined person. I eat healthy and go to the gym. I work overtime religiously, and save money. I have a side business investing in real estate and I’m successful at it. Why do I allow this in my life? I’m getting married in 6 months, and surely kids will follow. The time has come. I need to fix this now.
Do it now. Use to always have a beer between my legs got 3 kids use to buy a 6 pack a night on hard says slam 16 ounce budweiser before I got home just got progressively worse Wednesday night would swing by the liquor store pick up 3 little soldiers of Vodka. Friday nights no beer but a 1/5 of Kettle One fast forward 25 years just turned 50 only my daughter said Happy Birthday. Now I buy a handle of Absolute every Friday. Still workout 4 times a week but gonna try some Campral on the first and do a dry January and take it from there.
J H your life sounds like most people can only dream of, and you sound too smart to let Alcohol ruin your life please do stop or look for professional help, run away from alcohol while you can.... All the best!!
After I quit drinking, it felt I was released from prison. Everything changed right under my feet. Everyone has already moved up and I been stuck in place. It's time to start life all over
I finally got clean and sober on the 20th of February 2014,4 years,6 months and 4 days ago by the grace of God and the Fellowships of AA and CA and the 12 step recovery programme,God bless you all xx 🙏😘❤
Hi, with me it's 6 weeks as of tomorrow. I drank heavy most weekends since 18, so is it normal for me to have anxiety still. I even find myself being agoraphobic too as I've been working from home since 2020. Not completely house bound but a lot of public spaces I'm funny with now.
It’s scary to try to stop. in the morning I’m panicking thinking about how I did it again i drank last night when I told myself I wasn’t going to. Then I convince myself I’m ready to stop. Then when 5 o’clock rolls around I’m ready to start drinking and I begin to tell myself that I have it under control. I don’t understand how my mind can go from worrying so much in the morning to completely forgetting about it and wanting to drink at night
Gregg Trainer same exact thing with me. 12 days sober. As soon as i managed a day with nothing I felt like a boss. Everything is so much better now. Best of luck bro. C
This is exactly what happens to me. Or I should say "happened" to me during my decent into alcoholism. Now, I already know.. I'm going to drink. This is every night.
1.5 months no drinking, I do have trouble sleeping at times and still struggle with boredom and anxiety especially in the evening hours, but overall the good is outweighing the bad, hopefully it will continue to get even better as time goes on. This is the longest without alcohol since I started drinking in my teens I am now 49.
How is the anxiety and boredom for you now? I’m 29 days sober today, and while the intense anxiety and panic episodes have subsided, I still get really anxious for random amounts of time usually in the evening. I’ve never had anxiety or panic that I could notice till I quit drinking.
@@jordangerrity250 Evenings were tough, but it gets easier as you go, you get used to it. One way to look at it is you're trading a little discomfort in the evening for a much better morning after.
My personal record was 1, 5 years and then a family member gor really sick (and died not long after) and I just couldn't take it anymore and relapsed. Back on track now (after around 3 years of drinking again)...
@@marvineddo7677 yes since June of last year 14.5 months, I've lost a lot of weight, almost 40 lbs, saved a ton of $ too, my days are filled with much greater mental clarity which allows me to cope with life's difficulties at a much greater level. I'm also no longer on sleep or cholesterol medication, my personal relationships are in a much better place, ive since got a great job and a new car, money in the bank, and most importantly no hangovers, or the daily rollercoaster of anxiety and inebriation, getting off booze forces you to confront your anxiety and find healthier more sustainable outlets for it, best decision i've made in my adult life.
Thank you for posting this! I'm on Day 2 and it's tough but I don't want the life of drinking anymore. Been 21 years of heavy drinking. Enough is enough.
I just quit drinking at the beginning of this year at 23 years old. Many of my friends don't really understand why I chose to get sober but I feel like it is one of the most constructive decisions I have made. Videos like these have been a huge motivator to me and have really reassured myself in this decision too. Thank you and keep up the good work!
Over 40 days sober now...... sometimes I rewatch your videos to give me further support and to remind me of the INSANITY I left behind. I started weight lifting, bicycle riding and a good low-carb diet. I've lost 17 lbs and have a way to go. Life is nicer without alcohol and my blood pressure is back to normal as well so I don't need all those prescription meds. Thanks so much for your videos.... GBYAY!!!
Since all my friends drank, I lost all those friends. I spend way more time alone, but I keep busy. I don't have near as much fun, plus I loved drinking and the way it made me feel. Twenty years in Active-Duty military, drinking was our only "Relax" we had to go to. It was promoted, at NCO/Enlisted clubs. However, at 50 years old, I just stopped drinking, no rehab needed, I just stopped drinking. I have not had in drink now in about 8 years.
thats all i did was stop and dont even remember when just know it was in oct 2009 ,,, i got tired of all the problems and time and money wasted on drinking and ya i think for us men the whole machoman mentality makes it harder to make friends because i dont think men are wired to have friends ,, wer good as teammates n coworkers and working with other men to solve or do whatever but when thats over at least me i just like to go on my own way
I'm on day 4 and my anxiety and OCD was horrible today! You're video helped me calm down! I drank everyday 8-15 drinks for 7 months straight because my girlfriend broke up with me. And I was scared today that I had Depression, Anxiety and OCD... I had a feeling that the alcohol withdrawal was causing it.... Work in progress. Thanks for your videos
Great video. I've been on a two-year journey to become sober. I am going on two weeks sober. Which is quite an accomplishment for me. And I've been realizing that all the reasons I drank were false. Which was the key to quitting
I'm trying so hard to quit. It's ruining my life and those around me. I drink 2 to 3 times a week to the point I black out and just pass out.....somerimes get violent. I drink to feel better but in the end I feel worse.
This stuff you described is 100% true, that’s exactly what happens. All that person has to do is go alcohol free for 3 months and then problem will go away. After 2 weeks you will flip to the better side, is the hardest time, but after initial 2 weeks you will be confused which side to choose the bad or good, most people pick the good side after 2 weeks. During that time take some time off work and use sleeping pills to get good long quality sleep. Talk to your doctor ask for clonazepan, it will knock you out for 16 hours of sleep, you will feel great once you wake up. 🙃
For those of us that have addictive personalities, I wouldn’t suggest the sleeping pill route. Rather a busy day and at least 45 minutes of hardcore exercise daily. Trust you won’t need a sleeping pill lol. Maybe cbd which is all natural and healthy. An epsom salt bath also. Appreciate your comment tho continue on brother !
Thank you man. I’m struggling. It’s hard to listen to some people talk to you about your alcoholism but you come across as very genuine and I can take you very seriously. Well done sir.
I appreciate everything your saying. I do have a problem and have tried to quit many times. I believe I've hit rock bottom so I'm trying it again and your videos are informative and accurate based on my past experiences. I'm going to succeed this time with the help from people like you. I will have plenty of sober sleepless nights to look ahead of me to keep researching motivational videos. Thanks for sharing your difficult time in your life with those of us who need it.
I just quit a month ago. Its hard. I was on valium for 3 weeks. I feel great. I have energy I started eating properly. I'm saving money now. My girlfriend likes me again. I'm not going to die in 2 years. You can do it. You just have to really want to and be prepared to lose some "friends".
This was put together really well! I have 7 days sober today! so I'm watching speakers on UA-cam on what to expect because it had been a couple years since I have lived in a sober mind and honestly i already feel some of the positive transitions you have brought up in your video thanks!
I quit 2 weeks ago. For the first 6 days, or so, I was extremely aggressive. Eventually it went away, but I couldnt just walk away from confrontations. Fortunately people saw through it and i didnt get in trouble. Afterward i was very embarrassed, and those people were understanding and forgave me.
2.5 years of sobriety for me works well. I don’t afraid that I will get into accident when driving drunk and kill someone. This could happen. Thanks God it didn’t happen
Interesting?....I don't touch alcohol, nor am I an alcoholic, but your list is almost a mirror image of what I experienced when I left a high stress/anxiety life consuming career of 18 years. It's staggering how similar it is.
Workaholic maybe? I was the same and it almost killed me. I stopped eating and sleeping and being able to think straight sent me into a deep depression. I haven't been the same since but at least I'm not sick like I was with stress.
This is so true, I'm trying to quit at the moment, although I don't get blind drunk or drink anything like I use too I just want it out of my life I had 20 years as a chef of drinking too much, late nights and no sleep. Have had long periods of being alcohol free and life is definitely easier and happier as well as general health improves fairly rapidly. Congratulations to everyone here giving it a crack 👍👍
Speaking from experience, there’s nothing complicated or mysterious about getting and staying sober. My mantra is, “Live in the problem, or live in the solution”. ( The solution for me is, go to meetings, clean house, and help others.) Sobriety has been the greatest adventure of my life.
Recently stopped drinking. I wouldn't drink everyday but when i drank i wouldn't stop until something made me stop... finished the bottle, threw up, blacked out, etc... nothing good ever came from drinking
great video and very accurate. Almost four and a half years sober and it is the best decision i ever made. Thankfully I never really get an urge to drink - my willpower is 1000x stronger than that demon now.
I'm picking up my one year chip August 25 2018 and yes my life has definitely changed for the better. Thank God and A.A.I made it out alive!!!! Whatever works for anyone out there..........the more time that goes by the easier it gets. Now I live my life differently and I pray I never look back.
I'm currently on Day 11 on no alcohol. I wouldn't say I'm an alcoholic as I didn't drink to get drunk but very often I'd have perhaps 2 beers every night to relax at the end of each day. Looking forward to some of the benefits you're talking about. Congratulations on 3 years, that's a mighty accomplishment considering at some point you were an alcoholic.
Nate Stocks LMAO BRUHHHHHHHHH , that is NOT alcoholism😂 🤣🤣 that's simply "having a drink".... but in case , you had these post non alcoholic symptoms then you're fucked on some other physiological issue
Well, I'm sitting here at home after getting home from the hospital after I crashed my motorbike into a tree while being totally drunk to the stage that I can't remember.....All I remember is thinking, I'm going to die this time before smacking into the tree...apparently my helmet was left up in the tree after a branch smash a hole in my helmet and pulled it off my head...Avyways looks like I will be going to jail because I'm on a suspended sentence from another incident last year...If you still think you can drink and get away with the problems it creates then I think you are fooling yourself and do what you have to do to stop before your life is ruined beyond repair....
You have to convince yourself you need to stop or its an early grave and a shit life. Wanting to stop drinking is really only the first step, but its nowhere close to being enough.
Your videos are incredibly fascinating, which draws me in entirely. I have suffered from PTSD which led me to believe I require alcohol for late night after work relief. It's not necessary and I knew it from the beginning. Coping is the key. Alcohol is the easy way to relief at first, but only at first. You've figured this out and I thank you for exposing this in such a detailed fashion.
This was just what I needed at the moment. Been having a few battles with alcohol since I went through the stages of realizing I had a problem and doing something about it. I don’t have cravings anymore but my anxiety has been through the roof and my mind won’t turn off. This video cleared things up a bit and gave me more hope to know that that feeling will go away. Made me laugh and cry a lil bit for some reason. Anyways thanks for the video. Keep it up!!
YOU have NAILED IT with the ten tips.....DRINKING SUCKS it is hard to stop BUT when the healing kicks in it is easier. The added time is really weird at first then it is a blessing THANK YOU
Coming up on 6 years in 1 month. Good point about life slowing down. Also very comfortable with the fact I’m just not a people person. I thought the drinking help me feel comfortable around people.
Great point I am Six years Sober loved isoulating in my world and drinking alone made it even better all alone in my small world I am getting better Slowly joining in with my Wife and three children. Drinking alone and working alone conditions you to be like this unfortunately and some off us have enjoyed our own company since childhood.
@@thetruthk5138 hey great reply why did we do ?that drink alone to feel better. I was extremely lucky I married a woman who has stuck by me or probably for our 6 kids. 909 am waking up to this reply already has me ready for the day
Nice. I really like your approach. I've managed sobriety from time to time for months at a time. Never been a slobbering drunk, but when you hit 4-6 drinks average per day, you realize its out of control. I really aspire to be a true T-totaler. So it begins. Day one. THX!
All about your mind’s strength! Absolutely, no side effects at all. My brother has started at the age 18 and stopped at 50. Now 6 years have finished without them. By the way , He was a cute daily drinker ! Never fought , suicide shit or depression etc. After he quit this habit by himself , He just kept whiskey, brandy , wine and beer (one bottle each) on his shelf in the dining room. Still they are all in fresh condition means never opened or touched either! He is the real man of the world!
One of the hardest things for me is socializing. I used alcohol as a means of hanging out. Every one I come across uses alcohol as a social gathering and I can’t put myself in those situations, but I adapted and over came. Sober for six years.
I can relate to all things that u felt when u we're drinking.....have been drinking for 16 years.....I realised the pain that I was causing to my loved ones n myself.......been sober for 5 days now....watching u motivates me to keep going.....thank u bro
Relapse one month back.......fell off the wagon hard....trying to cope with some personal issues...... mustered up the will to go sober again......one day of being sober 15.08.2019....here I go again
I start doing slow repetitive movement exercises when I feel bored. I plan on starting walking in the evening. It will help me get into shape too and lower my cholesterol. I m 7 days sober, vd the help of Naltrexone. Longest I have ever been in the last 8 years.
Hows it going I to am on day 7; Naltrexone didn't work for me; however I'm on Campral First Friday in 2 decades I didn't get drunk. Training legs at noon; instead of waking up at noon.
Everything you say is correct... Even after a few days of being sober I feel better. But after those few days something pulls me in and I just binge for another few days till it gets out of control. Then I quit again for a few days, and its a never ending cycle of frustrating powerless addiction. Worst part is that it affects people around me, even ended a few friendships because of dumb shit I did when I was drunk. Alcohol is currently the biggest problem in my life, over which, I basically have no control right now. Got drunk yesterday, and when I woke up, the first thing that came to my mind is that I want to get drunk again. Its killing me and the worst part is... I'm 25 years old and I really feel like I need to get my shit together ASAP or this is not gonna end well.
It was quite accidental that I saw this on UA-cam, and did not have direct alcohol problems myself, but I think it was well told, which may be a good motivation for those who want to reduce / cut out alcohol, so thumbs up!
There are several components to stopping alcohol including eg motivation and support from friends. One resource I found that succeeds in merging these is the Adoette drink plan (check it out on google) without a doubt the no.1 idea that I have ever seen. Check out all the website AdoetteDrinkPlan.review and great testimonials.
I drank a whole bottle of Hennessy yesterday on an empty stomach. Woke up this morning stomach hurts. I been shivering all day, a nasty feeling inside of my body around my chest feel like throwing up. 😷 🤒 I tried eating but couldn’t. Been trying to drink water that didn’t taste good nether.... that’s it I AM QUITTING
I know the feeling. I'm up to a full bottle of Jameson in one sitting. 3 years ago I'd drink half so my alcoholism is at an advanced stage. It's time to stop. I'm drinking like I'm some rock star and I'm not. I'm a family man. Day 4 sober. I wish you luck. Wish me luck too
When he talks about time that one hit me. I always loved doing all kind of things but never had the time. Now I feel like I am playing catch-up. I'm doing everything and it feels great!
Just found this vid and can tell your not some bs UA-cam that just partied too hard on weekends. I literally go thru about half a liter of rum a day on average every single day for a few years now. I exercise religiously and have lost 60 lbs or so over the past year so maybe I'm mitigating it to some degree. One of my uncles had to start going dialysis because he was an alcoholic most his life. At this point it feels as if drinking on weekends would feel like a HUGE improvement
Excellent excellent excellent video. I identified in so many ways. Almost a year sober without AA or a support group. Just personal support and self-empowerment.
The joy of sobriety should be celebrated,I have been dry 4 years.I just quit myself after a bad 12 hour hangover.The drying out period for me was 2 month physically,6 month mentally.each year is a milestone.The plus factor includes ,feeling relaxed ,increased inteligence,45% more cash,no hangovers,Iwelcome each day.booze is pushed as a social need,told that life will be dull without it.Iam happy sober
awesome presentation. i’ve been wanting to quit for a copla years now. i feel more determined to do so. thanks for sharing and good for you to stay sober
It’s crazy when you stop and your friends who still drink will try to talk you into having a drink again. Just block it all out because they don’t know yet.
Desperately trying to find the inspiration I need to quit. The whole "you're destroying your vital organs" doesn't help at all. I just want to feel better so badly but this damn vice is so much stronger than me! I plan to quit this weekend. Pls keep me in your prayers, and good luck to anyone else out there struggling as I am...
6 years sober, best decision ever. To those struggling, you can do it. Get used to saying NO!
I need help
its all about saying NO
I wish I could.
Rob Markus great advice!
Good one , stay sober so I can reunion with old fellas and ride 3000 Euros bikes together and get sporty girls somewhere Europe
How I stopped drinking I just watch these UA-cam videos. when I feel like I want a drink I'll say no and watch these videos. It helps👍
ha... that's awesome thanks man :)
Add my vids to your watch list 7 years sober
Good thinking. I’m going to try this
John Wigren great strategy
I wish it were that simple
I’ve watched tons of videos about sobriety on UA-cam since I decided to get sober. I can say that this is one of the best, it brings deeper insights than the “your liver and kidneys will be healthier” kinda video.
My anxiety has almost disappeared since quitting. Life definitely slowed down
2018.......
4 years sobriety for me😊
Patrick McMillan nice!!
Very good stay grounded. Stay humble
I've been studying giving up drinking and discovered an awesome website at Adoette Drink Plan (google it if you're interested)
Well done!:)
How did you do it? I hope I get four years
I'm 28 struggling with alcohol problems. I'm starting to get depressed because I know this alcoholic insanity is what's causing me to stay stuck in life. Today is my 1st day not drinking & I feel blah "in bed all day" thanks for these videos hopefully I can kick this habit in the ass.
Hi Raf, can't stress enough that at 28 it be absolutely great for you to quit alcohol now cos it can get worse as we age. Wish wish wish I'd listened to family friends and doctors then and quit cos 50 now and entering rehab for 10 months is scary as hell. Try honey, try hard 😊😢❤❤❤
I'm on my 13th day of sobriety. I feel pretty darn good. Pretty soon I'm going to break my other bad habits. One step at a time.
Quit a lifetime of heavy drinking by driving into a tree at a high speed. After a year and several implants in legs and arms, I got back to my life without alcohol. That was in 2017 and sober since, this was the greatest gift, except my family, that I have ever received. Please, if you are stuck, give yourself this gift, without the implants!
4th day sober..... I watch this video everyday.... it helps me. Thanks again
Keep good people In your circle sober people
Ken, start making your notes, new friends a some vida for a plan. Plan.
@@JohnSmith-bd3xh fuck off
You still sober in 2022
Thank you for your videos.. They are helping me. 34 years old been a drunk since 17. I'm two weeks sober with your help. So much sense is being made for Me.
Hey,are you still dry
34 years clean and sober here...would not be alive today had I not stopped! Great survival info here!
After a 30 year run it's been over 13 years not a drop 😎
david perry good on you been 25 for me best thing I ever done
21 for me - I'd be dead if I didn't stop.
david perry that’s amaaaazing. You give me hope babe
Awesome 👏🏻
Nice
congratulations, Marcus! im an alcoholic trying to stay off the sauce, and i definitely agree with so many of your points. the biggest for me is time and attitude. i was spending all my time drunk and/or hungover, and it was ruining my life. getting the shakes, and drinking until i passed out with a bottle in hand. waking up, reaching for a bottle and a trashcan. now i wake up feeling alive, and it's a truly amazing feeling.
"now i wake up feeling alive, and it's a truly amazing feeling" that's awesome Erin! and I can totally relate... keep doing what works :-) and if you have any pressing issues that would help you stay sober let me know and ill see if I can get some new videos out... been behind on them this month.
congrats Erin hope your sticking with it.
Good on you Erin! Life sucks! However I might sat "what the fuck" and move through it anyway!
Its okay erin i been threw that i hope ur dine now
Did your temper get out of control when you5 first stopped ?
April 16th 1993 went out drinking with friends. Had a really bad night. Didn't drink for 2 weeks and did some cold hard thinking. Didn't like what I came up with and what my life had become. That's when I made the decision to quit. Hadn't had any alcohol or drugs for about two weeks at that point so I was clear headed when I made the decision to quit. I didn't go on one last binge or anything. I just quit. Nobody thought I'd last two weeks. I was reminded often by these people how worthless I am and how I won't last and will eventually screw up. Some of these people were family and some I thought were friends. First year was the hardest.of course after a few years those same people would tell me I knew you could do it.
It's now September 2019. April 17th 2019 was my 26 year anniversary clean and sober. I'm not gonna lie, Sometimes I get the urge. ( usually stress related). So I go get a 6 pack of non alcoholic beer and get non- shitfaced. Seriously, 26 years now. Drug and alcohol free. Best decision I ever made. I think about it sometimes but I know I'll never go back to it.
Anyone going thru the same thing, you can do this. Ignore the negative comments, find new friends if you have to. If some family members are the problem, don't have contact with them unless it's necessary. I never went to AA or rehab. I did this all on my own. Get help if you need it. Make the decision and do what it takes. Good luck.
Congrats Eric! Proud of u for taking control of your life.
@@I-Am-Prosperous-I-Am-Grateful I completely forgot about this. Thank you. And as of April 17, it's now 27 years.
@@ericjohnson2543 April 17th is a magical day! I quit smoking on April 17th, 2006.
@@I-Am-Prosperous-I-Am-Grateful I actually thought it would be easier to quit smoking and drinking. Lol, 27 years clean and sober and still smoking.
@@ericjohnson2543 There's better things you could do with your hands and lips... lol!
Love this video. I only have seven days alcohol free. It is hard. thank you for the info...Going to keep going.
How did you make out Dean (5 months ago)?
Anthony, people who are serious about sobriety aren’t on any “wagon”.
Hopefully you have over a year now.! Join me
Keep it up
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I’m 33 and I’ve been a drinker since I was 19. It started with partying up until about 22-23. I stopped partying, but the alcohol never left. Over the last 10 years it’s slowly progressed from 2-3 beers a week, to 2-3 beers a night. Now for the last year I’ve picked up the Bourbon 🥃. Wild Turkey 101 to be exact. It’s to the point that I can’t stop until it’s gone. I can’t just drink 3 beers I drink the whole 6 pack. I’m finding myself hiding the amount I drink from my fiancé. I drink when she’s at work and I’m off. I make sure to take out the trash before she gets home. She’s not stupid, and she won’t put up with it forever.
Who am I? I’m successful in every other aspect of life. I’m an extremely disciplined person. I eat healthy and go to the gym. I work overtime religiously, and save money. I have a side business investing in real estate and I’m successful at it. Why do I allow this in my life?
I’m getting married in 6 months, and surely kids will follow. The time has come. I need to fix this now.
Do it now. Use to always have a beer between my legs got 3 kids use to buy a 6 pack a night on hard says slam 16 ounce budweiser before I got home just got progressively worse Wednesday night would swing by the liquor store pick up 3 little soldiers of Vodka. Friday nights no beer but a 1/5 of Kettle One fast forward 25 years just turned 50 only my daughter said Happy Birthday. Now I buy a handle of Absolute every Friday. Still workout 4 times a week but gonna try some Campral on the first and do a dry January and take it from there.
J H your life sounds like most people can only dream of, and you sound too smart to let Alcohol ruin your life please do stop or look for professional help, run away from alcohol while you can.... All the best!!
You got me to do a one month sobriety challenge. I am now two month sober. Thank you for your advise!
After I quit drinking, it felt I was released from prison. Everything changed right under my feet. Everyone has already moved up and I been stuck in place. It's time to start life all over
Fantastic! :)
2018 2yrs sober for me!!
Well done
Candice Banks awesome
I finally got clean and sober on the 20th of February 2014,4 years,6 months and 4 days ago by the grace of God and the Fellowships of AA and CA and the 12 step recovery programme,God bless you all xx 🙏😘❤
3 hours and 3 minutes sober. The only video that has kept my attention.
Are you still sober one year on
I quit drinking it’s been 3 days and I feel good
110 days sober, been some of the best and happiest days of my life
Hang in there its gets better each day I have 25 years under my belt the best thing I have ever done good luck
40 days, today. Longest I’ve ever gone. Was having a moment of weakness and your video was inspiring! Thank you 🙏
Hi, with me it's 6 weeks as of tomorrow. I drank heavy most weekends since 18, so is it normal for me to have anxiety still.
I even find myself being agoraphobic too as I've been working from home since 2020. Not completely house bound but a lot of public spaces I'm funny with now.
It’s scary to try to stop. in the morning I’m panicking thinking about how I did it again i drank last night when I told myself I wasn’t going to. Then I convince myself I’m ready to stop. Then when 5 o’clock rolls around I’m ready to start drinking and I begin to tell myself that I have it under control. I don’t understand how my mind can go from worrying so much in the morning to completely forgetting about it and wanting to drink at night
Gregg Trainer good point I suppose this is being powerless over alcohol.
I do this every fucking weekend ..its horrible
is it wrong if i grab a beer while i watch this?
Gregg Trainer same exact thing with me. 12 days sober. As soon as i managed a day with nothing I felt like a boss. Everything is so much better now. Best of luck bro. C
This is exactly what happens to me. Or I should say "happened" to me during my decent into alcoholism. Now, I already know.. I'm going to drink. This is every night.
I recently quit drinking and I can relate to everything this guy said it's all true
1.5 months no drinking, I do have trouble sleeping at times and still struggle with boredom and anxiety especially in the evening hours, but overall the good is outweighing the bad, hopefully it will continue to get even better as time goes on.
This is the longest without alcohol since I started drinking in my teens I am now 49.
How is the anxiety and boredom for you now? I’m 29 days sober today, and while the intense anxiety and panic episodes have subsided, I still get really anxious for random amounts of time usually in the evening. I’ve never had anxiety or panic that I could notice till I quit drinking.
@@jordangerrity250 Evenings were tough, but it gets easier as you go, you get used to it. One way to look at it is you're trading a little discomfort in the evening for a much better morning after.
My personal record was 1, 5 years and then a family member gor really sick (and died not long after) and I just couldn't take it anymore and relapsed. Back on track now (after around 3 years of drinking again)...
You still sober??
@@marvineddo7677 yes since June of last year 14.5 months, I've lost a lot of weight, almost 40 lbs, saved a ton of $ too, my days are filled with much greater mental clarity which allows me to cope with life's difficulties at a much greater level. I'm also no longer on sleep or cholesterol medication, my personal relationships are in a much better place, ive since got a great job and a new car, money in the bank, and most importantly no hangovers, or the daily rollercoaster of anxiety and inebriation, getting off booze forces you to confront your anxiety and find healthier more sustainable outlets for it, best decision i've made in my adult life.
Thank you for posting this! I'm on Day 2 and it's tough but I don't want the life of drinking anymore. Been 21 years of heavy drinking. Enough is enough.
You drinking now?
Did u make it?
Bullshit "Been 21 years of heavy drinking. Enough is enough." - bit tougher than talking tough! Might be required to put up with discomfort :P
How bout now? Still sober?
Enough is enough!!
I just quit drinking at the beginning of this year at 23 years old. Many of my friends don't really understand why I chose to get sober but I feel like it is one of the most constructive decisions I have made. Videos like these have been a huge motivator to me and have really reassured myself in this decision too. Thank you and keep up the good work!
I'm 24 , 8 days sober...we can do this
Over 40 days sober now...... sometimes I rewatch your videos to give me further support and to remind me of the INSANITY I left behind. I started weight lifting, bicycle riding and a good low-carb diet. I've lost 17 lbs and have a way to go. Life is nicer without alcohol and my blood pressure is back to normal as well so I don't need all those prescription meds. Thanks so much for your videos.... GBYAY!!!
Thanks
Since all my friends drank, I lost all those friends. I spend way more time alone, but I keep busy. I don't have near as much fun, plus I loved drinking and the way it made me feel. Twenty years in Active-Duty military, drinking was our only "Relax" we had to go to. It was promoted, at NCO/Enlisted clubs. However, at 50 years old, I just stopped drinking, no rehab needed, I just stopped drinking. I have not had in drink now in about 8 years.
I had the same problem all my friends drink so I've been hanging out alone alot. but I feel great
Way to go!
Those acquaintances were not friends, that I promise you.
You are one of the lucky ones - to “just stop”
thats all i did was stop and dont even remember when just know it was in oct 2009 ,,, i got tired of all the problems and time and money wasted on drinking and ya i think for us men the whole machoman mentality makes it harder to make friends because i dont think men are wired to have friends ,, wer good as teammates n coworkers and working with other men to solve or do whatever but when thats over at least me i just like to go on my own way
I'm on day 4 and my anxiety and OCD was horrible today! You're video helped me calm down! I drank everyday 8-15 drinks for 7 months straight because my girlfriend broke up with me. And I was scared today that I had Depression, Anxiety and OCD... I had a feeling that the alcohol withdrawal was causing it.... Work in progress. Thanks for your videos
did the anxiety stoped? i'm on 12 days off booze and anxiety just keeps kicking in
@@MrJovankal Yes the anxiety will stop after about a month
Number 5 hit me like a brick and is the reason I'm watching these types of videos, motivated me even more to stop
63 days sober. My productivity and world views have changed for the better.
Gilberto Dominguez Well done!!!!!!!! I’m on day 19! Let’s keep it going 😁
@@SAnell-cr9pu nice!! It's amazing how much time I have back to actually do things I love.
Great video. I've been on a two-year journey to become sober. I am going on two weeks sober. Which is quite an accomplishment for me. And I've been realizing that all the reasons I drank were false. Which was the key to quitting
Day five being sober. This is the best video I’ve seen so far. I really feel connected to everything you talked about. Thank you.
I'm trying so hard to quit. It's ruining my life and those around me. I drink 2 to 3 times a week to the point I black out and just pass out.....somerimes get violent. I drink to feel better but in the end I feel worse.
Haley Norman I've been there...
glad to hear you are trying Haley, if there is a video I can make that would help... let me know :)
Haley Norman what's hurting inside?
Haley Norman don't have abortions
Are you ok
Talk to me
I quit smoking and drinking. Once I did that I started dreaming like crazy.
I know, been 2 weeks without Alcohol, dreaming like crazy!! Thats because when you drink you dont get REM sleep, playing catch up, i guess.
This stuff you described is 100% true, that’s exactly what happens. All that person has to do is go alcohol free for 3 months and then problem will go away. After 2 weeks you will flip to the better side, is the hardest time, but after initial 2 weeks you will be confused which side to choose the bad or good, most people pick the good side after 2 weeks. During that time take some time off work and use sleeping pills to get good long quality sleep. Talk to your doctor ask for clonazepan, it will knock you out for 16 hours of sleep, you will feel great once you wake up. 🙃
For those of us that have addictive personalities, I wouldn’t suggest the sleeping pill route. Rather a busy day and at least 45 minutes of hardcore exercise daily. Trust you won’t need a sleeping pill lol. Maybe cbd which is all natural and healthy. An epsom salt bath also. Appreciate your comment tho continue on brother !
I’ve never been an alcoholic but I’ve still been guilty of the faults you’ve highlighted.
Very inspirational, humble, self aware and honest video.
Life slowed down.How very true.One of the most unexpected gifts of being sober.Great video.
It's part of the norm in the UK..I'm 10 days sober..No binge drinking and cocaine at the weekends for me any more..
Hi Neil, go you! All the best with it mate. "What other things might I have put in place?"
Great video !!
I stopped 10 month ago
And I will never go back there
Yaaaaay!!!
'Never' is a big word! How might I make a more helpful choice?
Thank you man. I’m struggling. It’s hard to listen to some people talk to you about your alcoholism but you come across as
very genuine and I can take you very seriously. Well done sir.
The best people to talk to/take advice from are former alcoholics ! Because they totally understand what it’s like to go thru this !
I appreciate everything your saying. I do have a problem and have tried to quit many times. I believe I've hit rock bottom so I'm trying it again and your videos are informative and accurate based on my past experiences. I'm going to succeed this time with the help from people like you. I will have plenty of sober sleepless nights to look ahead of me to keep researching motivational videos. Thanks for sharing your difficult time in your life with those of us who need it.
Good luck!
you are a warrior mate you can do it
I just quit a month ago. Its hard. I was on valium for 3 weeks. I feel great. I have energy I started eating properly. I'm saving money now. My girlfriend likes me again. I'm not going to die in 2 years. You can do it. You just have to really want to and be prepared to lose some "friends".
Stuart Harding
Good man!!😍💪🏼💪🏼
This was put together really well! I have 7 days sober today! so I'm watching speakers on UA-cam on what to expect because it had been a couple years since I have lived in a sober mind and honestly i already feel some of the positive transitions you have brought up in your video thanks!
Meghan Meeks how's it going now?
Still able to remain sober?
@@ven359 she's at the off license
I hope you’re still doing well!
The first week is worst im 57 and been dranking since 15 its very hard to stop life is boreing hope i can stop
I quit 2 weeks ago. For the first 6 days, or so, I was extremely aggressive. Eventually it went away, but I couldnt just walk away from confrontations. Fortunately people saw through it and i didnt get in trouble.
Afterward i was very embarrassed, and those people were understanding and forgave me.
2.5 years of sobriety for me works well. I don’t afraid that I will get into accident when driving drunk and kill someone. This could happen. Thanks God it didn’t happen
I am putting alcohol down this year! One day at a time.
I'm on day 5 myself. One day at a time! Best of success to you!
LadyJAtheist 28 days here!
@@paulamoors WHOO HOOOOo! Way to go! Keep it up!
How’d you do?
Take 1 step @ a time
Interesting?....I don't touch alcohol, nor am I an alcoholic, but your list is almost a mirror image of what I experienced when I left a high stress/anxiety life consuming career of 18 years. It's staggering how similar it is.
Workaholic maybe? I was the same and it almost killed me. I stopped eating and sleeping and being able to think straight sent me into a deep depression. I haven't been the same since but at least I'm not sick like I was with stress.
Perfect sense. 5 days sober after 16 years. Thank you, this helps a lot.
This is so true, I'm trying to quit at the moment, although I don't get blind drunk or drink anything like I use too I just want it out of my life I had 20 years as a chef of drinking too much, late nights and no sleep. Have had long periods of being alcohol free and life is definitely easier and happier as well as general health improves fairly rapidly. Congratulations to everyone here giving it a crack 👍👍
WOW-I appreciate you 10x more now. I'm Noe & I'm an alcoholic-9 years sober.
Speaking from experience, there’s nothing complicated or mysterious about getting and staying sober. My mantra is, “Live in the problem, or live in the solution”. ( The solution for me is, go to meetings, clean house, and help others.) Sobriety has been the greatest adventure of my life.
Recently stopped drinking. I wouldn't drink everyday but when i drank i wouldn't stop until something made me stop... finished the bottle, threw up, blacked out, etc... nothing good ever came from drinking
I'm a year sober in two weeks & I find this video to be one of the most honest & authentic I've come across.. Thank you! Xxx
great video and very accurate. Almost four and a half years sober and it is the best decision i ever made. Thankfully I never really get an urge to drink - my willpower is 1000x stronger than that demon now.
I'm picking up my one year chip August 25 2018 and yes my life has definitely changed for the better. Thank God and A.A.I made it out alive!!!! Whatever works for anyone out there..........the more time that goes by the easier it gets. Now I live my life differently and I pray I never look back.
I'm currently on Day 11 on no alcohol. I wouldn't say I'm an alcoholic as I didn't drink to get drunk but very often I'd have perhaps 2 beers every night to relax at the end of each day. Looking forward to some of the benefits you're talking about. Congratulations on 3 years, that's a mighty accomplishment considering at some point you were an alcoholic.
Nate Stocks LMAO BRUHHHHHHHHH , that is NOT alcoholism😂 🤣🤣 that's simply "having a drink".... but in case , you had these post non alcoholic symptoms then you're fucked on some other physiological issue
Nate Stocks 2 beers? ..i had 17 beers last night dude.
Found this so helpful. I'm off to rehab in 2 weeks and hope so much my anxiety and depression dissipate ❤
Appreciate this video man , it's not easy stopping drinking , especially in today's society , much respect ❤️
Well, I'm sitting here at home after getting home from the hospital after I crashed my motorbike into a tree while being totally drunk to the stage that I can't remember.....All I remember is thinking, I'm going to die this time before smacking into the tree...apparently my helmet was left up in the tree after a branch smash a hole in my helmet and pulled it off my head...Avyways looks like I will be going to jail because I'm on a suspended sentence from another incident last year...If you still think you can drink and get away with the problems it creates then I think you are fooling yourself and do what you have to do to stop before your life is ruined beyond repair....
You have to convince yourself you need to stop or its an early grave and a shit life. Wanting to stop drinking is really only the first step, but its nowhere close to being enough.
Your videos are incredibly fascinating, which draws me in entirely. I have suffered from PTSD which led me to believe I require alcohol for late night after work relief. It's not necessary and I knew it from the beginning. Coping is the key. Alcohol is the easy way to relief at first, but only at first. You've figured this out and I thank you for exposing this in such a detailed fashion.
I am an Alcoholic who is drunk right this minute.
I haven’t been sober for more than 3 days in over 2 years.
Thank you sir.
This was just what I needed at the moment. Been having a few battles with alcohol since I went through the stages of realizing I had a problem and doing something about it. I don’t have cravings anymore but my anxiety has been through the roof and my mind won’t turn off. This video cleared things up a bit and gave me more hope to know that that feeling will go away. Made me laugh and cry a lil bit for some reason. Anyways thanks for the video. Keep it up!!
YOU have NAILED IT with the ten tips.....DRINKING SUCKS it is hard to stop BUT when the healing kicks in it is easier. The added time is really weird at first then it is a blessing THANK YOU
CBD saved my life!
What is that exactly? Weed? Or oil vape?
Coming up on 6 years in 1 month. Good point about life slowing down. Also very comfortable with the fact I’m just not a people person. I thought the drinking help me feel comfortable around people.
Great point I am Six years Sober loved isoulating in my world and drinking alone made it even better all alone in my small world I am getting better Slowly joining in with my Wife and three children. Drinking alone and working alone conditions you to be like this unfortunately and some off us have enjoyed our own company since childhood.
@@thetruthk5138 hey great reply why did we do ?that drink alone to feel better. I was extremely lucky I married a woman who has stuck by me or probably for our 6 kids. 909 am waking up to this reply already has me ready for the day
@@jonkline709 Great if I can contribute something positive it's a good thing to do ... Enjoy your day Sir
I'm just a little over 2 months clean and sober one day at a time thank you Jesus amen
Nice. I really like your approach. I've managed sobriety from time to time for months at a time. Never been a slobbering drunk, but when you hit 4-6 drinks average per day, you realize its out of control. I really aspire to be a true T-totaler. So it begins. Day one. THX!
All about your mind’s strength! Absolutely, no side effects at all. My brother has started at the age 18 and stopped at 50. Now 6 years have finished without them. By the way , He was a cute daily drinker ! Never fought , suicide shit or depression etc. After he quit this habit by himself , He just kept whiskey, brandy , wine and beer (one bottle each) on his shelf in the dining room. Still they are all in fresh condition means never opened or touched either! He is the real man of the world!
One of the hardest things for me is socializing. I used alcohol as a means of hanging out. Every one I come across uses alcohol as a social gathering and I can’t put myself in those situations, but I adapted and over came. Sober for six years.
I can relate to all things that u felt when u we're drinking.....have been drinking for 16 years.....I realised the pain that I was causing to my loved ones n myself.......been sober for 5 days now....watching u motivates me to keep going.....thank u bro
Completed one month being sober today 💪💪 being running a lil bit.....takin it day by day....will update in a month again
Relapse one month back.......fell off the wagon hard....trying to cope with some personal issues...... mustered up the will to go sober again......one day of being sober 15.08.2019....here I go again
I start doing slow repetitive movement exercises when I feel bored. I plan on starting walking in the evening. It will help me get into shape too and lower my cholesterol.
I m 7 days sober, vd the help of Naltrexone. Longest I have ever been in the last 8 years.
Hows it going I to am on day 7; Naltrexone didn't work for me; however I'm on Campral First Friday in 2 decades I didn't get drunk. Training legs at noon; instead of waking up at noon.
Everything you say is correct... Even after a few days of being sober I feel better. But after those few days something pulls me in and I just binge for another few days till it gets out of control. Then I quit again for a few days, and its a never ending cycle of frustrating powerless addiction. Worst part is that it affects people around me, even ended a few friendships because of dumb shit I did when I was drunk. Alcohol is currently the biggest problem in my life, over which, I basically have no control right now. Got drunk yesterday, and when I woke up, the first thing that came to my mind is that I want to get drunk again. Its killing me and the worst part is... I'm 25 years old and I really feel like I need to get my shit together ASAP or this is not gonna end well.
It was quite accidental that I saw this on UA-cam, and did not have direct alcohol problems myself, but I think it was well told, which may be a good motivation for those who want to reduce / cut out alcohol, so thumbs up!
I just love your channel Marcus. You're soo good at this!!! I'm 11 1/2 months sober; almost 1 year. Thank you for your HELP!!!
this is a great video ! I love being alcohol free!!!
There are several components to stopping alcohol including eg motivation and support from friends.
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me too!
I quit drinking completely for year..now 2 or 3 times a month ..I enjoy it
Great video..I'm on my 34 day...have many issues right now brain fog,anxiety and some depression but I need to stay sober..have other health issues
Marcus, you are a talent and a gift to the community. Thanks.
Great job. Other things I noticed...slept better immediately, foggy mind disappeared, more energy, no more binge eating, lost weight
I drank a whole bottle of Hennessy yesterday on an empty stomach. Woke up this morning stomach hurts. I been shivering all day, a nasty feeling inside of my body around my chest feel like throwing up. 😷 🤒 I tried eating but couldn’t. Been trying to drink water that didn’t taste good nether.... that’s it I AM QUITTING
Did u quit...or stilll drinking
I know the feeling. I'm up to a full bottle of Jameson in one sitting. 3 years ago I'd drink half so my alcoholism is at an advanced stage. It's time to stop. I'm drinking like I'm some rock star and I'm not. I'm a family man. Day 4 sober. I wish you luck. Wish me luck too
@@jackedkerouac4414 Good luck and hope you're still sober.
@@kia-oracho-cho170 Thank you for your kind words. I am :)
@@jackedkerouac4414 Yeah for you! well done ; )
Well done. I'm on day 7 without a drink.
Day two
Not easy is it?
When he talks about time that one hit me. I always loved doing all kind of things but never had the time. Now I feel like I am playing catch-up. I'm doing everything and it feels great!
Reading the comments also really help hearing other people’s success stories for me. Know that other people can do it gives hope.
Drinking doesnt solve your problems, it just makes them go away.
I'll settle for that
Neil Kraft it does not make them go away it just makes u forget for a few hours
"puts them on hold"
Temporarily until the buzz goes away and the hangover kicks in. Then the vicious cycle begins.
Neil Kraft I’ll drink to that
Just found this vid and can tell your not some bs UA-cam that just partied too hard on weekends. I literally go thru about half a liter of rum a day on average every single day for a few years now. I exercise religiously and have lost 60 lbs or so over the past year so maybe I'm mitigating it to some degree. One of my uncles had to start going dialysis because he was an alcoholic most his life. At this point it feels as if drinking on weekends would feel like a HUGE improvement
Please cut down, thats like 14bottles beer a day
Excellent excellent excellent video. I identified in so many ways. Almost a year sober without AA or a support group. Just personal support and self-empowerment.
Thank you for insight! Every family has one who can use this advice
I stopped drinking two years ago when my twin brother moved to Australia, so now when I go out I just drink for him.
Not to say you’re the center of the universe but you are one of the kewler humans on this world. Be proud of that.
Everyone wish me luck...I plan start the process of no alcohol😏
You can do it,one day at a time,don’t give up be strong
The joy of sobriety should be celebrated,I have been dry 4 years.I just quit myself after a bad 12 hour hangover.The drying out period for me was 2 month physically,6 month mentally.each year is a milestone.The plus factor includes ,feeling relaxed ,increased inteligence,45% more cash,no hangovers,Iwelcome each day.booze is pushed as a social need,told that life will be dull without it.Iam happy sober
awesome presentation. i’ve been wanting to quit for a copla years now. i feel more determined to do so. thanks for sharing and good for you to stay sober
It’s crazy when you stop and your friends who still drink will try to talk you into having a drink again. Just block it all out because they don’t know yet.
Thanks for the video bro. Blessings to you and yours.
I’ve been sober for years. I binge drank ,very expensive .now no drink ,spend way less.
Desperately trying to find the inspiration I need to quit. The whole "you're destroying your vital organs" doesn't help at all. I just want to feel better so badly but this damn vice is so much stronger than me! I plan to quit this weekend. Pls keep me in your prayers, and good luck to anyone else out there struggling as I am...
Hey, how are you doing? Were you able to quit?
@@catherinelussier1559 Yes, with the help of ibogaine.