Steve, your posts arrive first thing in the morning New Zealand time. I watch every day just to give myself that boost each day and to remind myself why I need to remain sober and how easy it is to let things slip once again. Thank you.
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The crazy thing is in my experience… even though it’s a progressive disease/addiction… it goes like a freight train into the abyss of alcoholism. The frightening isolating ignoring life. Scared of life, people, situations, mail, phone calls! All of it! It’s insane. I sat alone for years drinking myself to death. Broken leg, two DUIs wrecked relationships with family and friends.. crazy stuff I did and said and the only thing that “helped” was drinking more… this is how insane the drink is.. never made hospital but it was coming for sure.. Rock bottoms have never ending levels to them IF you keep drinking. Thanks for your awesome channel Steve.
@@Thelittle-kiwi Hi great message from you …you’re so accurate about all the chaos that very quickly happens when we drink out of control Please share the channel to others who may benefit ❤️
Steven you are truly inspirational. I spent weeks at death's door due to cancer treatment that went wrong (chemo caused a massive blood clot in my right lung) and you are right - it is scary. I find your positivity so infectious even though I've never been a drinker, but it crosses platforms. a positive attitude is a positive attitude, regardless of the place it's come from 🙂
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Hey Steve....my partner finally saw his Doctor today...There is talk of a medically supervised detox for him....He has to go into hospital next week....pls keep everything crossed that he does and that this could be the beginning of a new alcohol free chapter in his life...🤞🙏
Wonderful news Nikki and I hope you (and your partner) are finding a bit of solace in all of this. It’s a long and difficult journey but oh so worth it….😊💜
A big fear too is social interaction. You know you're a mess in your heart and even if you perhaps don't look it on the surface, you know that you are a mess and that has a corrosive impact over time on how you see yourself and that shows.
Hi Everyone, Hope everyone is doing well. Steven , you are doing such a great job in helping people, telling everyone honestly how it is.....sooooo brave. I have said it before but your daughter is so lovely sticking by you as we hear a lot of stories where family disown their relatives. It is an illness but l think people just think "oh you/he drinks too much"
🌟🎄My god Steven, it’s amazing that you’re still here, incredible help from the NHS and your willingness to rebuild your life. You’re giving hope to so many people.Thank you. Just to let you know today I’m 100 days. AF 🌟🎄
Good man Geordie Steve it’s been only 4 months since I’ve stopped drinking. You’re a great support love your videos Steve from Cardiff ( family in Gateshead). Been living in Australia 34 years after a 50 odd years of drinking mostly heavy it’s a wonder I’m alive. Best wishes 👍
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Hi Steve, you've done amazing. It grips you like a vice & doesn't want to let go. It's definitely going to be hard for people coming up to Xmas, but positivity is the key. Hope you're well & another great video
Your videos really resonate and always make sense. I’m struggling to get sober and always manage a few days then am overwhelmed by ‘the voice’ which always finds a way to convince me to drink/ self medicate/stumble back to the bottle. I know it will kill me …. I feel like im running out of time. Very much understand ‘the fear’.
Hi Deborah …thank you so much for this wonderful gift of support which will help me to continue to produce valuable content to help those struggling..❤️
Re your message about getting sober then relapsing Back onto it …I was the same … it’s so important to stay strong & busy to keep your mind busy …. Have you spoken to your Doctor ❤️
Something i just thought about Steven. You should also be telling young children in secondary schools your story. People go into them and talk about other subjects. Another great video. I totally understand about yoy saying that youd tell the specialists that it was 5 pints but in reality its 15. Its the shame, but to be ashamed means that you still have respect for yourself, and denial is the most powerful thing in addiction. I still listen at times thinking that youre talking about something thats happened to you 25 years ago. Stay strong 💪.
Steve we take ourselves to that Dropping off point before we become sick of being sick and will go to any lenghs to recover, Once I had decided it was like the Ball and chain had gone that I had been dragging behind me all these Years . Very simular experiences to you and The Hospitals etc , I ended up on a life support Machine and after 2 weeks I was let out of Hospital and went straight to the pub . Fear is a natural Human Instinct just like when we cross the road we look left and right in fear of getting Knocked over but when we are in the madness Fear is multiplied a 100 times as our Brains are not functioning as it should be irrational and not rational . Its not like this for me Today as long as I do not pick up that first drink , So if you are new in keep connected we can not do this on our own
From all that you say, you've really turned your life around. You obviously hit rock bottom but what an achievement to bounce back as you've done. Very inspirational and you're certainly qualified to help others on their alcohol free journey. I say this as I'm sipping my green tea 😃
There needs to be more support for families of alcoholics, when my partner died, there was very little help & support, I tried Cruse, but they just didn't understand addiction
@@jackiejones-t1g I've been sober before I got 2yrs soberity but fell away from my meetings and sober people, while still working it got in the way of my soberity as I worked in construction, it's a heavy circle of drinkers ,am not working due to my alcoholism and other issues. Its a terrible disease its a killer. If not arrested.
Hi buddy, I'm sure I've commented before, so please forgive me if I'm repeating myself, my name is Paul, I served in the RAF Regiment for most of my life, since I was 16 1/2, I left at the age of 38 and my life went down hill like a rocket, within the year I was added to heroine, crack, benzos and alcohol, I have managed to get myself of everything but the drink, I have been in detox for alcohol 3 times and the longest I lasted was 192 days, I'm waiting for my 4th stint in detox and rehab, but I am in such a bad place at the moment, I'm trapped by it, I don't want to go to sleep because my mornings are absolutely awful until I get a drink down me, which I need to use a straw for as I physically can't hold a glass or can, I'm just sat here now, like I do every night, thinking about the train tracks by my house and the high speed trains that pass in the night, and the only thing stopping me is that I don't want to put some poor train driver through it, it's the most horrible thing and I'm in constant fear of not having the money to buy drink, because I would have to go and steal it, my mental health is down the toilet and I don't even have a telly, cooker, bed anything, I sleep on the floor in my old sleeping bag, the green maggot I was issued, I even sold my uniform and medals
@@stevencurry215 not really, but thanks for asking, I get paid on Monday so, tomorrow won't be nice but I'll just stay in bed, I can't go shoplifting on a Sunday, especially in this weather, I am trying to save a couple of cans for tomorrow if I can, but I doubt it, they should never have been allowed to sell these strong cans, I really appreciate you getting back to me, and we'll done, keep going mate, I am going to keep going, I should find out about my detox next week, but my story shows how difficult it is to stop drinking, ive stopped heroin, crack and benzos in 1 stay at rehab, 1"but I can't stop the drink
I'm trying my best to get some help, but it's not easy as I am sure you know, and if I am honest there's a lot of people who are not in a self inflicted condition who deserve help a lot more than me
@@eamonnmcdermott1939 Hi Eamonn I have some liver scarring but normal bloods … I’m fit and healthy use the gym regularly and eat excellent food .. I have 2 checks at hospital every year to check bloods etc How are you ?… Please subscribe to the channel and share to others who may benefit 👍
You’re made of strong stuff sir. That experience of the ICU and so on sounds genuinely terrifying. You came through it and made it out alive, then built yourself up step by step. Maximum respect 🫡🙏
Steve, your posts arrive first thing in the morning New Zealand time. I watch every day just to give myself that boost each day and to remind myself why I need to remain sober and how easy it is to let things slip once again. Thank you.
Hi Dianne …so pleased I can help
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I'm in NZ, and these posts have become part of my daily routine. X
Well done mate all the best from ❤London
The crazy thing is in my experience… even though it’s a progressive disease/addiction… it goes like a freight train into the abyss of alcoholism. The frightening isolating ignoring life. Scared of life, people, situations, mail, phone calls! All of it! It’s insane. I sat alone for years drinking myself to death. Broken leg, two DUIs wrecked relationships with family and friends.. crazy stuff I did and said and the only thing that “helped” was drinking more… this is how insane the drink is.. never made hospital but it was coming for sure.. Rock bottoms have never ending levels to them IF you keep drinking. Thanks for your awesome channel Steve.
@@Thelittle-kiwi Hi great message from you …you’re so accurate about all the chaos that very quickly happens when we drink out of control
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That’s so very well put…. What did you do to escape the train?
Steven you are truly inspirational. I spent weeks at death's door due to cancer treatment that went wrong (chemo caused a massive blood clot in my right lung) and you are right - it is scary. I find your positivity so infectious even though I've never been a drinker, but it crosses platforms. a positive attitude is a positive attitude, regardless of the place it's come from 🙂
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amazing that you got through it mate, fantastic
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Hey Steve....my partner finally saw his Doctor today...There is talk of a medically supervised detox for him....He has to go into hospital next week....pls keep everything crossed that he does and that this could be the beginning of a new alcohol free chapter in his life...🤞🙏
Yay Nikki …Fantastic news …keep me updated ❤️
Good luck Nikki, it can be done ❤
Hope everything goes well for you both xx
Wonderful news Nikki and I hope you (and your partner) are finding a bit of solace in all of this. It’s a long and difficult journey but oh so worth it….😊💜
A big fear too is social interaction. You know you're a mess in your heart and even if you perhaps don't look it on the surface, you know that you are a mess and that has a corrosive impact over time on how you see yourself and that shows.
This is very true…thank you so much for this 👍
So proud of you
@@georgiahumphreys3881 Thank you Georgia..this means a lot to me ❤️
Hi Everyone, Hope everyone is doing well. Steven , you are doing such a great job in helping people, telling everyone honestly how it is.....sooooo brave. I have said it before but your daughter is so lovely sticking by you as we hear a lot of stories where family disown their relatives. It is an illness but l think people just think "oh you/he drinks too much"
Hi Jackie thank you ..yes she’s a diamond. A lot of people often dismiss it as you said ..”Drinking too much “
Amazing turnaround 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@@SammyNdlovu1212 Thank You Sammy …Appreciated 👍❤️
Look forward to each of your videos mate. Keep up the good work. You definitely need to go into schools and explain the dangers of alcohol
Thank you so much …I would like to do that ..and do some awareness lectures..
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Well said…thanks you 🙏
🌟🎄My god Steven, it’s amazing that you’re still here, incredible help from the NHS and your willingness to rebuild your life. You’re giving hope to so many people.Thank you. Just to let you know today I’m 100 days. AF 🌟🎄
Fantastic news 100 days free keep it going…
Thank you for your very thoughtful words ❤️
Good man Geordie Steve it’s been only 4 months since I’ve stopped drinking. You’re a great support love your videos Steve from Cardiff ( family in Gateshead). Been living in Australia 34 years after a 50 odd years of drinking mostly heavy it’s a wonder I’m alive. Best wishes 👍
Hi Stephen how’s Australia…thank you for your kind words
Have a great Xmas 🎅
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Hi Steve, you've done amazing. It grips you like a vice & doesn't want to let go. It's definitely going to be hard for people coming up to Xmas, but positivity is the key. Hope you're well & another great video
Thank you Chris …indeed the vice like grip is so difficult to escape from. I am very well I hope you are too 👍
Thanks for being so open in this one, it really hit hard to hear everything you've been through in such emotive terms.
You are so welcome..hope I’m helping people out ❤️
I wish everyone could hear your story. To come out of such a low in your life and turn it around is inspirational.
@@AndyML3883 Thank you Andy …I wonder how we can spread it further
Thank for your support 👍
Amazing turnaround
Cheers Jonathan ..hope you’re well…. Thanks for subscribing and for sharing the channel. This will help the us grow and help more people 🙏
Grace and peace to you. Keep on keeping on!
Thanks Christina …please share the channel to help spread the word 👍
Keep up for channel Steve ❤
Thank you Lee..Hope you are well 👍
Thank you for your daily videos x
Welcome 🙏
Your videos really resonate and always make sense. I’m struggling to get sober and always manage a few days then am overwhelmed by ‘the voice’ which always finds a way to convince me to drink/ self medicate/stumble back to the bottle. I know it will kill me …. I feel like im running out of time. Very much understand ‘the fear’.
Hi Deborah …thank you so much for this wonderful gift of support which will help me to continue to produce valuable content to help those struggling..❤️
Re your message about getting sober then relapsing Back onto it …I was the same … it’s so important to stay strong & busy to keep your mind busy …. Have you spoken to your Doctor ❤️
I haven’t spoken to my GP… I’m scared I think and don’t know what to say and what would happen?
Great listening..👍
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Something i just thought about Steven. You should also be telling young children in secondary schools your story. People go into them and talk about other subjects. Another great video. I totally understand about yoy saying that youd tell the specialists that it was 5 pints but in reality its 15. Its the shame, but to be ashamed means that you still have respect for yourself, and denial is the most powerful thing in addiction. I still listen at times thinking that youre talking about something thats happened to you 25 years ago. Stay strong 💪.
Thank you Paul if anyone has any contacts where I can publicly share my experience to schools - hospitals work places I’m up for the challenge 👍
Appreciate your content... helping me alot..thankyou.
Glad to hear it! Thanks John….
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Steve we take ourselves to that Dropping off point before we become sick of being sick and will go to any lenghs to recover, Once I had decided it was like the Ball and chain had gone that I had been dragging behind me all these Years . Very simular experiences to you and The Hospitals etc , I ended up on a life support Machine and after 2 weeks I was let out of Hospital and went straight to the pub . Fear is a natural Human Instinct just like when we cross the road we look left and right in fear of getting Knocked over but when we are in the madness Fear is multiplied a 100 times as our Brains are not functioning as it should be irrational and not rational . Its not like this for me Today as long as I do not pick up that first drink , So if you are new in keep connected we can not do this on our own
Hi apologies for the late response…. Thank you for your insightful message…let’s stick together 👍
Good morning Steven 👍❤
@@TR1L.16 Morning how are you?… ❤️
@ all good Steven same as usual 💪🏻❤️
From all that you say, you've really turned your life around. You obviously hit rock bottom but what an achievement to bounce back as you've done. Very inspirational and you're certainly qualified to help others on their alcohol free journey. I say this as I'm sipping my green tea 😃
Thanks Ronnie ..enjoy the tea 😊
@@Dottiedolly52 That sounds fab but I'd have to skip the honey being diabetic 🙂
Bless ya m8, you're doing canny sir, Keep on with these vids m8.
Cheers my friend…I worked at farrringdon hall Nick before I joined the Met..remember the barnes …Annabelle’s finos ..
That’s some journey Steve.
Hi Barry …it was a very Dangerous frightening place to be 👍
There needs to be more support for families of alcoholics, when my partner died, there was very little help & support, I tried Cruse, but they just didn't understand addiction
ALNON would have gave you support and help my wife also died of Alcoholic and multiple organ failure, am a alcoholic over now 50yrs now sober 2months.
@@dragonbreath65 Wow well done you XX
Thanks Natalie ..I will look into this..Alcohol affects all members of the family ❤️
@@jackiejones-t1g I've been sober before I got 2yrs soberity but fell away from my meetings and sober people, while still working it got in the way of my soberity as I worked in construction, it's a heavy circle of drinkers ,am not working due to my alcoholism and other issues. Its a terrible disease its a killer. If not arrested.
There is An-Alon its group support and all discrete so maybe check your nearest meeting on Google there is also On line meets on Zoom etc
It's weird that we think we are medicating when in fact it's the opposite!
Apologies for the late response.. I Agree we are making things worse by medicating 100%
Hi buddy, I'm sure I've commented before, so please forgive me if I'm repeating myself, my name is Paul, I served in the RAF Regiment for most of my life, since I was 16 1/2, I left at the age of 38 and my life went down hill like a rocket, within the year I was added to heroine, crack, benzos and alcohol, I have managed to get myself of everything but the drink, I have been in detox for alcohol 3 times and the longest I lasted was 192 days, I'm waiting for my 4th stint in detox and rehab, but I am in such a bad place at the moment, I'm trapped by it, I don't want to go to sleep because my mornings are absolutely awful until I get a drink down me, which I need to use a straw for as I physically can't hold a glass or can, I'm just sat here now, like I do every night, thinking about the train tracks by my house and the high speed trains that pass in the night, and the only thing stopping me is that I don't want to put some poor train driver through it, it's the most horrible thing and I'm in constant fear of not having the money to buy drink, because I would have to go and steal it, my mental health is down the toilet and I don't even have a telly, cooker, bed anything, I sleep on the floor in my old sleeping bag, the green maggot I was issued, I even sold my uniform and medals
Hi apologies for the late reply ..what a story …can you get some help with things 👍
@@stevencurry215 not really, but thanks for asking, I get paid on Monday so, tomorrow won't be nice but I'll just stay in bed, I can't go shoplifting on a Sunday, especially in this weather, I am trying to save a couple of cans for tomorrow if I can, but I doubt it, they should never have been allowed to sell these strong cans, I really appreciate you getting back to me, and we'll done, keep going mate, I am going to keep going, I should find out about my detox next week, but my story shows how difficult it is to stop drinking, ive stopped heroin, crack and benzos in 1 stay at rehab, 1"but I can't stop the drink
I'm trying my best to get some help, but it's not easy as I am sure you know, and if I am honest there's a lot of people who are not in a self inflicted condition who deserve help a lot more than me
Hi Steven, just wondering if all your health issues disappeared when you gave up drinking? Keep up the great work!
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Fear of everything .
Horrible way to exist .😂
Horrendous
A horror story mate - bet you can’t believe you’re alive !
Hi Oliver ..you’re right …I feel blessed every day …
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You’re made of strong stuff sir. That experience of the ICU and so on sounds genuinely terrifying. You came through it and made it out alive, then built yourself up step by step. Maximum respect 🫡🙏
Thank you ….means a lot 🙏