My #1 Tip For Sobriety.
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- Getting sober is one of the hardest fights most of us will ever go through in life. In this video I share my #1 tip for quitting drink alcohol and achieving sobriety.
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"Keep quitting until you quit" is how I finally quit. It works. I relapsed for 10 years but kept quitting and tapering down. Now I've been sober for 17 months and never want to go back. Living sober has given me so much time and energy to live my life and forge ahead.
Congratulations! Are you attending AA? It works, it really does. There’s so much behind my alcoholism that I could not stop any other way and it’s only through the grace of God that I’ve been given my sobriety
@@5thdimension625 No, I did it myself but I have nothing but great respect for AA. It just isn't for me. It, unfortunately, triggered me to drink no matter how many times I tried AA. It also triggered my depression listening to the stories. But that's just me. I have seen AA work miracles many times. I am very happy for you that you are sober. God's grace also has led me to sobriety.
This is awesome and amazing, with AAA or not, we are trying about it!
What % would you all say is external environment and what % is internal environment which contributes to the ultimate stop? No one can really put a number on it but if you were to say? I’m curious of people’s opinion. 🙏
16 years sober, I feel like I am high all day. The Irony!
I needed this today. Started my quit again.
I stopped drinking 3 weeks ago, and so far I’m good.
How’s it going Fluffy ?
In a world of "yeah I quit on a dime and everything is perfect now!" This video is the BEST advice and the REAL deal. 🙌
It’s been 231 days since I’ve had a drink and I’ve never been more clear minded in my life. The thought of drinking at this point doesn’t make sense in my life because I now fully understand and feel how great my life is without it. I pray that anyone who wants to let it go gets a true chance to feel this exact same way! ✨💕
Congratulations! I'm really happy for you.
Congrats! That is inspiring. I hope to feel that way soon
@@redwoods7370 Thank you!
@@graham974 Thank you! I pray that you do soon as well.
@Moments with Vanessa Thank you! ✨💕
Very true. It took a lot of quitting for me to finally quit for good. Best decision I ever made. Fuck alcohol.
I quit on and off for days like you described, quit for 30 days, fell off and went a few months of hard drinking again, then really made up my mind and throw time I’m on 45 days sober now. You helped me so much when you said “Just don’t drink TODAY”. Also filling that void with something healthy like walking and working out helped so much. You’re right about when you get to that one and you know that’s it, you’re done drinking.
Congratulations TW. I am trying to get there mentally to give it up.
Congratulations! I am happy for you.
@@hpshifter7783 Thank you and stay with it! It was very hard for me, one more thing that helps to me is to weigh the bad against the good even if it’s things like “saving money” and “not having a horrible hangover”. You got this!!
@@redwoods7370 Thank you so much for your comment and for that support!!
Congratulation TW! I am very happy for you. That phrase was a great help on my journey too.
Your timing is perfect. I ended up going to er clinic this weekend. I got paranoid thinking I had covid but just the withdrawals were kicking my behind.. I tested negative. They gave me a steroid shot, got hydrated, prescription for headaches and also a big surprise from staff.. they encouraged me to stay sober and even met a tech who shared her sobriety story with me. BOY the universe is not playing with me lol.. I left there feeling uplifted because I was really in the dumps I still don't want a drink despite this. 1dayatatime Thank you this is better than AA!! About 2 mos sober ❤
You got this Carolyn!!!!
@@TimothyWard Thank you 😊
"KEEP QUITTING TIL YOU QUIT"
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I love this guy and the sobriety content. Glad he’s getting some success!
I never want to feel another hangover/brain fog. That’s what keeps me straight.
Day 194 today y'all!!! So close to 200 and feeling amazing. I swear I've had hundreds of day ones myself and this is the longest stretch of sobriety I've ever had 🙂
Almost 6 months alcohol free. Tried to quit tons of times.. This is the longest I've ever gone. I'm only 27 but basically binged since i was 19. So glad im off it now. If i continued that I'd be dead within 10 years.
sobriety is not about a commitment to an ideal, it's about building immunity to the urge
You are very right. A lot of truth to your statement. The memories of my DUI and two nights in jail and all those years of doing stupid things that made my loved ones hate me and hangovers literally squelch my urge to drink. I am building my immunity to the urge.
Thats exactly what i experienced with cigarettes, keep quitting until you quit
At age 32 soon I'll be over 100days clean. Havnt been clean this long in 2 yrs. So glad. My life's still a bit unmanageable but I have faith it'll improve
Congratulations. I'm really happy for you.
@@redwoods7370 thank you appreciate it!
I needed to hear this. I went 3 weeks recently which was monumental but now I've been drinking everyday the past 5 days and thinking I'll never be able to quit. Those were a great 3 weeks too.
The act of trying is still a step forward! ❤️
Thank you…. Thank you. You have lowered a bucket into the well of my despair and saved me! I thank you! I am free..,,
Been sober 2 & one half years. I did something similar. I started setting limits and say just would drink on my days off. Then started doing alcohol fasts. The goal was not to stop drinking forever but to assert control over it. Either you are going to control it or it will control you.
Also it's like what Jordan Peterson says. You have to want some goal or desire in life more than drinking and it better be pretty good one because alcohol is pretty fun. But anyway my fasts became longer and you can really eventually get to where you prefer not drinking to drinking.
I’ve been alcohol free for over 11 months now. Every now and then I try to remind myself of the good parts of alcohol and the downside of being sober. Hard as I think I can’t seem to locate the good aspects of drinking or the negatives of being sober. I’m better able to think, I’ve no brain fog. I wake up happy to be alive. I’m not searching my memory for offensive things I’ve said, or planning my next drinking session. I better looking 😂😂😂. Ok the last one isn’t true but the others are. I wish good luck to all fellow travellers on this path. ❤❤❤👍👍👍
Exactly. I'm roughly five weeks free of booze right now, and I think this is "the one" for me. Of course that's something I said before too, but this time really does feel hugely different from past times. I never think about it and walking past the booze shelf of the supermarket I actively don't want to look at the bottles on display because I feel repulsed by it now. I'd honestly probably throw up if I even had a sip of any type of booze. I also didn't log the exact day I quit, which is something I always did in the past and always had a phone app to track the number of days - probably to make me feel virtuous. This time I don't give a f**k what day or date I quit because I'm not counting. It's irrelevant. I feel inside like it's done and over with so why bother counting something I don't do anymore ? I may even be six weeks booze free today for all I know. The point is, I don't know or care. It's like counting the days since you last stuck a knife in your arm and being happy you haven't done it for 2 months. Makes no sense.
Also, all of the previous times I quit I was always constantly looking in shops and online for the best and most real substitutes from day one, like the best tasting alcohol free beer or de-alcholized wine. This time I never wanted anything remotely resembling booze. I'm perfectly happy with apple juice, Kombucha, tea, water, even in this crazy hot weather which was always my kryptonite when it came to a few cold beers (more like many many cold beers).
So, thank you for your encouragement Tim. You definitely helped to reinforce it in my head. All I can say to people who are still drinkers - keep trying and I hope you get to your version of "the one" sometime soon.
Thats really good advice for any addiction. I had been quitting my gambling addiction for 6 years. Self-exclusion lists. Hotline calls. Ga meetings. They all contributed to me ultimately walking away from gambling forever. But the main thing that I worked on when I did quit was the why. What had I not dealt with that's causing me to destroy myself? I think that's what made the difference
Even the word 'gamble' attracts me to gambling. But, I rather watch other people lose money these days on UA-cam - and I remind myself why I don't gamble anymore.
Hmmm. What have I not dealt with that is causing me to destroy myself? That seems like it might be the key.
Hi Tim - you've just hit the nail in the head -" ITS A PROCESS" I'm nearly 7 years without alcohol and drugs, and it took me countless agonising years of quiting and relapsing again until I got sick and tired of being sick and tired and then the penny dropped. As you know yourself its been well worth the pain to come out the other side and thoroughly enjoy the gift of sobriety. Great video all the best.
I decided to stop drinking 7 years ago. Got into a fight with my son(18 years old) and I said that's it. There is NO good reason for me to be drinking. Without drinking I now have more energy to get things done. I have the whole day to do whatever I want. When you get drunk you potentially ruin the next day. I just went cold turkey because my wife and son are worth it. At first it's hard to go to parties and events where it seems everyone else is drinking but there are also many other people that are also not drinking. YOU DO NOT NEED TO DRINK TO ENJOY LIFE.
Congratulations! What a profound insight that drinking ruins the next day. After quitting over and over for 10 years, a DUI and two nights in jail, and alienating my precious daughter, I am finally 17 months sober and never looking back.
Good for you, and your wife, and son. You chose them over alcohol. ❤
It’s also important to say “when I used to drink.” It becomes a past tense experience. Good luck to anyone trying to get sober. I’m sending you good vibes, you can do it!!
This is soo true! I hold on to the day's I was able to quit! 💯🙏💓
Perfect timing with this video Tim! Every time I fall down I get back up and keep walking on that path. It’s worth it 👍
Nice location, nice shirt. Great message!
You can buy it in Tim's merch store.
The hardest thing you can do in life is defeat yourself. I love that!! Thank you bro.
Yep! Keep quitting until you quit! Great advice! Truth! ❤️
Keep quitting until you quit…pure gold!
“Yea this is the one.” 💯 That’s exactly where I’m at right now.
Your videos have helped me with sobriety. I used to be just like you. Thank you Tim.
Hi Tim I am glad you made another sobriety youtube I have not made any comments in a few months but good news my brother I have been sober for 17 months as of August 6 2021 I really really really really really appreciate your encouraging words Tim you have been a big part of my journey getting sober I just want to let your youtube followers that it has not been easy staying sober but you CAN do it just take it one day at a time THANKS AGAIN TIM SOMETIME YOU HAVE TO LET SOME OF YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS OUT OF YOUR LIFE UNTIL YOU CAN QUIT DRINKING ALCOHOL I AM PRAYING FOR EVERYONE WHO HAS A PROBLEM WITH ALCOHOL STAY SOBER YOU WILL SEE THE DIFFERENCE 🙏❤️🙏
One of the best ways I heard it put of the 'it's you fighting against you' is this - it's your life-force fighting against your death wish. I mean, sad but true.
I love how positive and focused you are😌 your never selfish and all about the number of days sober. Love yourself 💕
I want to quit for a long time.. weed and red wine.. alot of people around me are dying, now it's my father's turn.. cancer and it's spread fast.. beginning of the week one year, end of the week 2 months.. I'm struggling mate... It's sometimes it look I can't deal with life without this shit.. I watch your video's for positively in my life and it works.. keep it up mate, alot of blessings to you from the Netherlands
Sorry to hear about your father Luka. My prayers go out to him and your family. Hang in there!
I got to tell you man, even though I haven't got to that place myself, you explained it in a way that I feel people will gravitate towards... even though we know it's one of the hardest struggles we will have to face, the way you offered your knowledge, and explained in a way that I feel people will relate to, and give hope as well as helping people to understand that it's okay to fail at quitting and that weather it is the second time or the millionth attempt that it can happen. And not to give up on quitting.
I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video AND comment brother! It means a lot when your true friends give you good feedback. Love you bro!
It took a car accident but after the accident I realized I had a serious problem. Been sober 6 months. Best 6 months of my life.
I don't drink as much as I did in my 20s but I'd still like to give it up altogether. Thanks for the positivity and motivation.
I'm learning that talking myself into drinking has become easier than I thought over time. Your video on life becoming boring or associating an activity to drinking means a lot to me. I just had my last beer in the fridge and wanted another. I needed this video. Thank you for addressing this. I will continue to keep trying.
Woulda Coulda Shoulda! Had your INSPIRATION been here 20 yrs ago...My husband would be here to enjoy his grandkids! PEOPLE....LISTEN TO TIM! The Future is NOW and Tim is so ON POINT! Believe in the GOOD and lose those monkeys on your back.... BEST TIP EVER!
Definitely didn't have an issue with alcohol but I did notice on the weekend I started spending too much time at the bar. I would have 2 or 3 drinks at most.
Even tho it was only on the weekend I found myself thinking "why am I sitting here drinking something I have no desire to drink?". I discovered I was there to pass time, fill a void.
I told myself "man, get a hobby". I signed up for a gym membership to Workout Anytime 24/7 gym. I have a Planet fitness membership but they close at 7pm on the weekends. Now, instead of going to the bar at 7pm, I head on over to Workout Anytime and get on the treadmill for 2 hours while listening to jazz or audio books. Once I'm finished with my 2 hour walk , I shower and head home with absolutely NO DESIRE to do anything but have a good nights rest.
I'm very happy I'm not sitting at a bar around people I really don't want to be around drinking something I have no desire to drink just to pass time.
Drinking was never an issue for me and I want to ensure it never becomes one.
Keep making videos bruh!
👍👍👍❤
So TRUE as i'm going through the Starts and Stops since April 2022 and keep saying i'm going to Quit only to go 3 to 4 days then start a 10 day bender. I am so sick and tired of being sick and tired. Thanks Tim and i'm glad i found your Channel. God bless and thank you! -Bob
This is exactly what happened to me with smoking. I quit and restarted so many times. I kept telling myself not to give up and to just keep trying to quit. One day I hit the “real” quit and I knew I was just done. Haven’t smoked in god knows how long now.
You speak truth into the souls of the lost. Through you, we find honesty and wisdom. Thank you.
I don't comment much but been subscribed for a bit. Been sober 12 years next month and im ramping up to start a podcast where sobriety will be a frequent topic. Its not easy, its not glamorous, its damn sure not exciting but if you stick with it sobriety will bring massive positive change to your life
I stopped drinking about a month and half ago after about 20 years of drinking and giving up, drinking, giving up.
I also used to count the days I was sober.
This time I crossed of the first few weeks, Only because I was telling myself what I was feeling, why I couldn't sleep, being anxious, was because I was in a certain stage of withdrawals.
I don't count any more because most of the withdrawals are over, and I believe the more you think about not having a drink, reinforces the desire to have a drink.
I want to concentrate on better thoughts that belong to being sober.
Hope that makes sense 😁
That was helpful. I have quit drinking a few times. I have always started again. I can;t imagine a life without alcohol. I want to be one of those people who can have drinks and not let drinks have me. the Bible says wine brings joy to the heart and that's what I get when I drink, but sometimes I just keep drinking and then in the morning, there is no joy, just regret and self disgust.
I know where you are coming from Laura. I was the same. I really enjoyed drinking! But eventually I realized that there were other ways to get happy and bring joy into my life that didn't cause me so much pain. I equate it to like a food allergy, I might really like strawberries but if they make me sick I would probably stop eating them. The same is true with alcohol. Good luck!
This guy is a REAL GEM!!!! He's a breath of fresh air.
In the words of Abraham Hicks, you have to be ready to be ready to be ready to be ready...I don't know how your videos about sobriety always seem to connect to an apparently totally different part of my life and come out at exactly the right time, but they do, so thank you :D
You're welcome 😁
There is a saying that says, “When you are ready, the teacher will appear.” There’s some debate who said it, possibly Buddha, but I have found it to be very true.
So much truth, to the process of quiting! 💯🙏❤️
I m currwntlg takng Naltrexone together vd drinking, and results have been gud so far. I have drastically reduced the amount of alcohol. Around 75% decrease. I no longer enjoy drinking. But am still drinking coz of the routine that i built over last 8 years.
I hope i will quit soon.
Thank you for that message, I needed that today!❤
I’m grateful you post the sobriety videos time to time.
Another great video. You have really helped me understand that what I'm experiencing is not unusual and can be overcome!
I agree! I use this method for quitting any non serving habit
Great approach. You are very level headed, nonpreachy, a down to earth, real dude. Keep up the great work. 🙌
Love the part about ‘you are fighting yourself, so you will definitely lose…but really win” etc. So true. You are a wordsmith Tim! 👍 Respect.
I appreciate this. My sponsor wasnt understanding Im not counting days after relapse. I want to keep working the process. Go through 24 hrs. I still have reset my brain far more than a yr ago
Thank you so much for your messages
I hate depression and anxiety smh
I appreciate your videos I got 6 weeks sober
That’s awesome! Keep going!!!
Gratitude of the Wisdom! Love your shirt. Such a serene background. You're so amazing Tim. So glad for this TimTalk. Timely. Very Timely for ME!!!!!
I'm on day 2, these videos help so much. Right now I feel like absolute garbage but I know it will get better.
Very good video. Sobriety from alcohol can be difficult, but videos like this are helpful
I definately dont miss the Trouble"" Spending wasteful Money, And Anxiety "... It Was Major
I needed this today!
much needed video
This is exactly how I quit. Cheers Tim.
Great video bro,u really really needed this
You have a great channel, thank you for your videos!
Great message Tim. Nice try at the skip too! 😂
I LOVE SKIPPING ROCKS! (Next time have a real smooth one ready to go😄)
Thank you for this!!!❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏
Video on caffeine and coffee would be appreciated bro!
Tim you are awesome congratulations on being sober I have 18 months yesterday
Congrats on the 18 months Solomon!
So glad I found your channel today. You would be a fantastic guest on Annie Grace's podcast This Naked Mind...
wow,,,,, such wisdom on the 'Process' Tim..... thanks
Great words as always Tim. Cheers man.
Tim’s the fucking coolest
Yesssss don’t beat yourself up! Get outside too, like Tim!
U r absolutely right Tim, my man.
Tim....your so cool bro!
Stay righteous!
Good stuff Tim. All any of us have is today. The longest I went was 4 years, but I've got a little over a month now. I LOVE being sober! It's a spiritual journey, and its unique to each person. "If we fail to enlarge our spiritual life we will surely drink again." --Big Boof of AA
Thank you so much Tim! 🤗🙏🏿👏🏿👏🏼👏🏽👏👍🏻👍🏽
Love the shirt, love the message. If you're watching this video and struggling right now - YOU CAN DO THIS - YOU ARE NOT POWERLESS!!
I agree with you 100 percent. From 2019 to 2020 i was deployed to Bagram Afghanistan and i could not drink there. I lost most of my belly and i looked and felt better than i had in years. I came back and was stuck in the pandemic. All i did was work and drink. Then a year later it caught back up to me. Terrible acid reflux and weight gain and bloated look again. Feeling like crap most days of the week. Last weekend and this weekend the stomach pain was almost too much to bear. I cannot drink normally. I know this with all my knowing! Tried for years to control my drinking. I am now 49 yrs old. I do not wanna go into my 50's a drunk. I have wasted so much of my life a drunkard. I cannot get those years back. Most of my friends have kids and a wife. Not me! I drank through all those years. Alcohol was my wife. So here's to nenewed sobriety and healthy living because i cannot continue destroying myself. Thanks for the content! Really helped me.
Thank you Timothy, this is the best advice I’ve heard in a longtime!
Great video. Made a lot of sense. Very encouraging 👏
You are so right I gave up smoking that way
Quit smoking 3 times over 30 years and finally quit for good 18 years ago
Looks like that was the deal with the universe that solved the infertility issue when 16 years ago gave us a wonderful daughter
You my friend are a very smart legend
I a new sub tim but watched about six now.There really good and make sense and describe stuff really well 👍 thank you 😊 from England uk.✌thank you for reaching out
Brilliant- beautiful video sir
Haha, Loved the ending! ❤️
LOVE YOUR SOBRIETY CONTENT!!
Thanks! Glad you enjoy it!
I wish I can say I’ve been sober for X weeks or X years.
I stopped for 4 days, I drank 2 beers and I threw the 3rd one down the drain because I’ve noticed the buzz isn’t worth it!!!
All it does is limit my life! Fuuuuu
Middle aged white guy here: Love you, Tim
Love you too Darren!
You are funny. And l like your stories