Why I Don't Drink
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- Опубліковано 4 лис 2022
- Music has been my only constant addiction in life. There are reasons I've never experimented with drugs or alcohol, such reasons are explained in this video.
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I'm just going to say I'm proud of you for not giving in or doing something you don't want to
As a casual drinker, and the lover of the taste of beer, it’s refreshing to hear from someone in the most based and non cynical way possible. We need more of these kinds of vids.
Honestly yeah. I like beer because to me, it tastes good. I like pot because it eases my mind and helps me decompress from a lot of stress and anger caused by chronic depression, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. But hearing someone calmly explain, in the most non-bias way possible why they don't, and NOT be an asshole about it? Pretty fucking based.
Thank you, was hoping that would be how the message got across
Agreed
Right?
Basically you're a bore!
Don't ever aplogize for being yourself. Drink or don't drink, its totally up to you and its really no ones business. Rock on man...
People are WAY too surprised when you state that you don't have any addictions or desire to do these substances socially. I like to have clear thoughts, I like to be aware, I don't need any substances to have a great time with people.
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Lots of people use because it numbs the pain of being alive. They look at you funny because the majority of people suffer to the point of feeling the need to numb it. Such as getting surgery. For instance I cannot make it without weed. I’ll self harm or do other erratic shit to suffice my addiction to feel something. So we look at you funny because you’re different. I cant relate to someone who doesn’t have to numb their pain, because clearly you haven’t suffered as much as me. We aren’t going to see eye to eye. And if you truely just have suffered balls to the wall sober, then congrats, but I find it highly unlikely than anyone can suffer to the point of ptsd and not end up using substance at some point, or coping with an unhealthy behavior, even if you are able to put it down. Long story short, we look at you funny because there is a clear and obviously massive gap in life experience. Trust me, you learn a lot going through the ringer with drugs, and that’s knowledge your never going to have. (Albeit maybe a good thing) because some people never learn and never grow.
Exactly !!!
@@cdsmetalhead99 🤡
@@cdsmetalhead99 fun fact,alcohol is a depressant,and getting rid of it also takes priority in your bodily functions,so less to no gains for you.
I started drinking at 13 and went crazy for the past 3 years. I am now 16 and have been sober for 3 months now. It is really a words difference when you don't need to look around for hiden alchool the whole time, i have much more energy and my relationships with everyone are becoming better again. It's nice that you never took up drinking in the first place, despite being so influenced by it. Keep it up!
That’s awesome man!
Our stories are so similar, the ages too, good luck to you 🙏🏽
At 13 thats very fucked up. Glad u got ur shit together
Stay away from the booze bro I started drinking heavily at 18 I'm 34 now and still have my struggles. All alcohol dose is make life harder for people with additive personality. Keep up the good clean work kid 👏.
@@copeenthuisiast5453 that is sadly the norm in Europe, most people I know start drinking at 14 (Germany), I personally drank the first time with 16 which is considered late here
Hate the taste of alcohol myself. And I'm pre-diabetic. So alcohol is a no go.
Got hit by a drunk driver as a kid. I still feel the effects to this day. So that almost completely turned me off from alcohol.
My mom rarely drank because she saw how her parents were when they drank too much.
Damn. Me n da boyz all drive drunk drinking vidka right from the bottle💯💯😂
Don't ever feel bad for not having bad habits like other people. Drinking and smoking does nothing but destroy your life anyway.
I do both all too often and have for 20 years. Every once in a while, occasionally, in moderation, it's OK. I have the upmost respect for those that never have and never will, for any reason.
My already high respect for you has gotten even higher. I'm a straight edge guy in a little town in Italy, here the legal age for alcohol consumption is 18, but no one respects it so there are tons of people around my age or younger, who crave alcohol and love to be stupid not giving a shit on their health, and it's just sad. I'm often looked at as an outsider, but I'm proud of my decisions and I'm determined to stay sober.
Bella Leonardoo
Grande!
Sono felice di vedere qualche italiano qui! Per farvi capire, la città di cui parlo è Teramo. Tranquilli, se non l'avete mai sentita, sappiate solo che si trova in Abruzzo. Molta gente qui dopo che sa che non bevo e non fumo mi dice:"ma allora che fai nella vita?" "oddio ma come ti diverti allora?" Rendiamoci conto della chiusura mentale e dell'ignoranza di sta gentaglia, e la cosa più brutta e preoccupante, è che sono tutti miei coetanei.
@@leonardomontauti7072 bro qua è uguale ma con la keta porcodioooooo
@@basswitch525 non oso immaginare il degrado
I've gotten those same reactions for over 20 years. "What do you mean you don't drink, what do you do?" I'm begining to enjoy this question, as I list off my travels and adventures, and then I ask them what they've been doing. It always shut them up very quickly.
All the money that they spend on beer could easily go to a concert ticket or a plane ticket. I’ve met a lot of my heroes and I’m not even 27 yet. Fuck staying home.
It is super annoying when people just won't understand I don't drink. It really makes social interactions harder for my introverted self.
I really appreciate this video
Sober metalhead for life 🤙 I'm glad I'm not the only one dude
Can’t wait to see your vlog!
Alcohol: The only drug people think you have a problem with if you DON'T do it.
Great video man!
Okay, I know probably no one will give a single crap but I have been in and out of addiction million times all before turning 20 so I'm giving myself the right to speak here. This video made me tear up. I personally started drinking to deal with potential bpd and depression. Not to mention stress from school and homophobia/biphobia. Almost my whole family has been an alcoholic or is related to someone who drank profusely.
Over the summer of last year (2021 to be more specific) I fell into a deep despair of a shitty workplace, bad relationships, and sexual trauma. I won't go into deep detail here but it obviously messed me up big time. So I turned to the most obvious "solution": alcohol. At 19. It eventually turned out so bad that I had to literally warn people from making me drink. I had to cut a lot of people off for forcing me to forget my morals.
This year I had a relapse. Arguments, almost getting kicked out and struggling with accepting myself followed by me coming out to my parents. I eventually pissed off to Germany but believe it or not, a couple of beers were what kept me basically "alive".
I still struggle. I currently am not perfectly sober while typing this out but I hope one day I can fix this. That I can somehow leave this unhealthy coping mechanism behind me. That I can express myself and my emotions without having to numb myself beyond recognition.
I'm sorry for writing a straight damn essay here. But maybe this is the right place to let this go.
Thank you
Hey thank you for writing. Keep on the straight and narrow, you got this
im so sorry to read this! pls know ur not alone and dont ever give up. u r apprecited and loved by our metal community. i truly hope life lifts for u. thank u for sharing ur story brother
@@KillbotAndGorGorAttack Thanks man. Your videos helped me a lot already. Keep up the good work
In recommend going to treatment. It's the only way an addict can recover, you can not do it alone
Why are you giving the sex thing a wide berth? It's like you traded the "power" alcohol gave you with "identity" and the fake propaganda "love machine" behind it. just by inserting LQBT stuff, Power/sense of control/attention is what it seems you seek to feel. You might be better off talking down to a dog with patronizing baby voices, what most people end up doing. They take it in stride and even kiss you. You do you and best of luck.
I'm a tattooed metalhead and don't drink either. Have not had a sip of alcohol in about 12 years. It was really difficult for me when I was younger (metalheads would often bully me and try to force me to drink) but now that I'm older, most people don't care anymore and if they do, they are not my friends!
As someone who drinks and smokes weed the amount of times I have been at functions and have seen the answer "no" be met with shock is ridiculous. Not everyone has to have vices in life and that's fine. And I despise how society treats drinking, I drink for a buzz and the taste not to get plastered, act like an idiot, and throw up on myself.
I think it takes a lot of courage and balls to make a video like this. As someone who is on the verge of quitting drinking altogether, you hit every nail on the head!
You’re good enough without the bottle, I wish you luck!
Been in metal concerts since I was 14 years old, never did drugs, never smoked, hate the taste of beer, music is what gave me the high and euphoria I needed. If you're a young metal head, don't fall for the peer PRESSURE bulshit, use ear protection, stay healthy and enjoy the music!
I'm 19 years old and my mom died at 42 last month because of alcohol. Alcohol as been my ennemy ever since my mom started drinking, just the sight of a bottle of anything that has alcohol in it makes me sick. I've seen my own mother slowly destroy her life over the past 8 years and it basically destroyed a good part of my life too. I'll never drink and I think people should never start drinking as it's too dangerous even if you think you can control yourself. I'm happy to see that other people understand how bad it is.
Sorry for your loss. Way too young to lose a parent
Sorry for your loss mate.
I was 23 when I lost mine , same reason too.
Stay strong. All the best.🤘
My grandpa also died because of alcoholism when my mom was only 25, it's truly devastating to have to see your parents self destruct like that. I'm very sorry for your loss and hopefully you're healing!!
I am so very sorry for your loss. I lost my mom two years ago but it wasn't from alcohol use but a heart attack caused by obesity and uncontrolled diabetes. But my family lost a dear friend to chronic alcohol use in 92. This friend of ours drank four bottles of straight up Black Tower wine as well as several bottles of straight up vodka daily. He came to visit us about two weeks before he lost his battle he did not look healthy at all and he did was drink and there was no way could have been able to stop his drinking while at our house he was that far gone.
As a genuine fan and lover of drugs and music alike, it is always refreshing and very welcome to hear this sort of opinion. It's the sort of no BS, down to the core opinion that you'd like to hear more out of people, but for whatever reason, it's becoming increasingly more rare. Keep it up brotha \m/
I don’t drink. It’s just not my thing. All my good friends left me because of how honest I am of not drinking. I’m glad I’m not alone.
They’re not friends, trash took itself out
Good for you man
I barely drink but I sometimes smoke weed😅
Instead of being drunk and ruin peoples fun I sometimes smoke and be in my bubble
As a recovering alcoholic I can say I have mad respect for you! Your strong willed and don't let yourself be influenced by others. You are awesome!
Hi from a straight edge metal punk guy! Very similar story to yours. I never drank. Ok, I tried few things early on but didn't stick with me. In early high school days my metal buddies were demolishing themselves with can after can of beer. I was out of sync for a while and I felt bad for not having the desire or need to blend in with drinking. For a while I got peer pressure stupidity, even from my own parents, but after I while I got even more opposed to it 'cause I saw it as a form of social conditioning. At first I hated that shit, but then I understood it as a form of my own little rebelliousness and I wore it as a badge. Next stage, I dropped the idea that I'm in any way, shape or form, superior to anybody else because of my stance on substances. Now, I'm pretty regular dude of 36, I can hang with any kind of crowd, drinkers, smokers, straighters, and I don't feel out of place, not because I'm really not, but because I stopped caring. I don't preach, don't bother people with my own stance on this, I just do my thing. I remember all of my parties, am sane and able, don't have hangovers, issues that go with alcohol use (be it health related or other general reasons) and I like myself having some control over myself (not too much control, being a control freak isn't good :)). So kudos to you. I sense that we are rare, especially in metal community.
Thank you for typing this! Good to hear from ya
My wife has never drank in her life, not once. She just thinks it's stupid and irresponsible.
Me personally I only ever drink on special occasions, parties with my friends which only happens like once a year, my wedding, wedding anniversaries etc.
Any other time I prefer not to drink, I'm rarely in the mood and as you said most of the time it's unnecessary when other drinks just taste better anyway.
You are definitely right about people who just drink for fun and have no meaningful hobbies.. I honestly can't imagine life without hobbies..
In the towns I grew up in every Friday and Saturday night is "let's get as drunk as possible" night. Every. Friday. And. Saturday.. the entire town.
Also some of the towns I stayed in over time
Yeah, I can relate to the alcoholic parents.. But they were functional, and so they hid it well in public. Home was a whole other world. I respect your opinion about not drinking. It’s nobody’s business
Thanks for posting about this
Well said, I always hate it when people ask me why I don't drink or take drugs I just have no interest in it, I never have. Just because we don't want to consume these substances as a form of escapism doesn't mean we are stuck-up or holier than thou.
Now i have a video to send to people who call me boring for it. As a 17yo teenage guy, here in my local area, the most common and cool thing is to start drinking at about 14 and also going to parties after 16. The amount of people who get injured by drunk people or even die of alcohol poisoning is crazy. Additionally, i hate parties. Loud terrible music with touchy drunk people who think everything is fine what they do, because they have an excuse for it (not even gonna start about the drug issue here). Sorry that I want to stay healthy mentally lmao
You put it to words amazingly, thank you
My husband gave up drinking a little over a year ago now, and I gave up drinking almost completely as well. I indulge in a drink on special occasions, but it's always just one. And even lately I havn't even wanted one anymore... It's amazing how quick you loose that desire once you just make that choice to give it up. My husband was borderline alcoholic and he found a youtuber named Sober Leon that helped him out. His drinking was the main thing that actually caused us frustration as a couple and it was not an example either of us wanted for our kids. I gave into the pressure to drink as a young adult, good on you for standing your ground! It's weird how people almost take it as a personal attack that we've given up a vice and have bettered ourselves. It shows you how insecure people really are with their own drinking issues...
We all have our battles and I am going to face these changes a lot since I'm still a young teen but as an adult like u, I'm glad that your alcohol is MTN DEW and METAL! Ur an inspiration to me and I hope u keep staying healthy and strong. Rock on tony!
Clean metal heads: Metal is the only drink i need!
The next day: 😵💫 Oww...too much headbanging.
:p
@@bezoticallyyours83 hahaha yesss
Proud of you man, 👏🏻 I grew up seeing my mum struggle with alcoholism, I hardly drink now as an adult because of the cycle of mishaps I have seen through the no.1 role model growing up. Could write a memoir of my dear mum damaging cars from drink driving, being rushed to the hospital 3 times, neighbourhood drama, humiliation at parties ect ect.
I find more joy going for walks after a meal, dancing to upbeat music and socialising over activities such as mini golf, pool and bowling. Alcohol and drugs not necessary.
Well, I've never seen someone that honest about alcohol or drinking in like years, i personally don't drink and never did and never will, and seeing someone on UA-cam talking like this about all the bad affects drinking could cause to someone even if they weren't hurting anybody is a helluva way to show me that life still got people who avoid stuff out of human sense and not try and get addicted to them just for human pleasure 👍🙂
I am a drinker but I never push it on anyone and never ask if someone drinks. I will offer a drink if they say no for whatever reason I respect that it is a great thing you don't drink you aren't missing anything 🤘
I like to have an ice cold beer after work or when I'm hanging out with a friend who also drinks, but that's about it. I usually have one drink and I never get drunk. I've seen what alcoholism has done to some of the people in my life, not to mention there's a history of alcoholism in my family. I know my limit and I'm never gonna cross it.
2 months sober here after drinking for 17 years, and I can agree with pretty much every single thing you've said here. It took me a long time to really see the forest for the trees, and I'm never going back to how I was. I was one of those "party" metalheads who felt like part of my onstage persona was being drunk and obnoxious, which I thought equaled "funny and entertaining", but now I realize I was just acting stupid and people were more just laughing AT me, not WITH me. Now my health is improving, my weight is dropping like crazy, I've got more energy, no more headaches/hangovers, and my emotions are way more stable. Hell, my music output has increased drastically as well; I honestly don't know how I was putting out music before at all when now I want to write stuff just about every day.
People who pressure you to drink with them are just trying to drag you down into their misery, even if they don't consciously realize it. My advice to ANYONE who is curious about alcohol is just simply: Don't do it, It's absolutely not worth it. Best case scenario is you end up hating it and never drink again. Worst case scenario is you get addicted and you start craving it for the rest of your life. Alcoholism is a very slow, sad death, and it affects everyone around you as well as yourself.
If someone wants to have a drink or two once a week or so, then whatever. But NEVER make a habit out of it, and don't ever feel pressured by friends or family to drink just to fit in.
I’m glad things are better for you now, congrats!
Oct1 was my 2 years of sobriety. You can do it stay the course and accept you will never drink ever again good luck my friend.
Fuckin’ preach 🤘. I’ve been told that I’m boring and that nobody likes me because I don’t do drugs or get drunk. But they’ve never experienced what I had to go through at a young age with my father, watching him ruin his life, but then many years later fixing everything. I’ve known too many people ruin their lives or tragically die from this. I’ve also been designated driver and been told by BARTENDERS and peers that they don’t respect my sober decisions. Fuck all of that shit. I stand with Killbot here. If anybody reading this is recovering from alcohol or substance abuse or on your way to recovery, I wish you all the best.
It’s legitimately refreshing to hear about another metalhead that’s also always been against drinking. Specifically the current drinking culture. Honestly, I’ve always seen it as a complete waste of time and one of the worst methods of escaping your problems.
It was kinda difficult when I was younger seeing some of my friends become so engrossed in the whole idea of getting drunk every week, spending a huge chunk of their paycheck on beer, and waking up with a terrible hangover the next day. They also became kinda boring as all they wanted to do was go to a bar. I wondered “What happened to going to a new restaurant? Going to a concert? Going to a movie? Playing a new game? Reading a new book?”
Here’s to a life of sobriety!
Dude good for you! I hate how turning down a beer at a concert makes you less of a man in peoples eyes.
Awesome upload 🤘 My best friend is a hardline straight edge metalhead I met in high school. He aligns a lot with your views here. I and many friends started smoking weed in college, but he hasn't left my side while staying true to his own values. I can't ever imagine calling him immature for his conviction. An absolute legend of a man, his kindness and his will are both bountiful and to be respected.
Each individual has his/hers own personality and character. I'm 40 years old, and was a heavy drinker until I was 30. Obviously, drinking is bad for your health. Very bad. That's undisputed. That being said, I can honestly say, the stories, the memories, the epic episodes, that I gathered, thanks to those wild and intense party years, always involving drinking with friends and girlfriends, are something that I treasure very much. Also as a metalhead, playing in bands, and having like-wise groups of buddies. And it was not just the "wild stories." Also, cool, relaxed and deep conversations, having drinks at night, listening to some calm music. To each his own, some people are happy joining a monastery. To ME, personally, to paraphrase Jon Nodtveidt from Dissection: Open yourself for Chaos. I mean, I know it's the super fluffy duffy 21st century, but we're still metalheads, right? Alcohol is an important part of Metal music, for these reasons. James Hetfield, Dave Mustaine, Dimebag, Lemmy, etc. Hetfield and Mustaine stopped at the right time. I'm sure they treasure all the drinking memories as well. In any case, nowadays, with the intense internet social media, people simply don't need to search for the thrill anymore. Everything is available on-line, chatting with friends, dating girls, music albums, movies, etc. If it's good or bad? It's a matter of perception, I guess. Probably both. I think everything and everyone is becoming too tamed in my opinion.
I love seeing a video like this. I am almost 23 and have also never drank. Ive taken probably less than a dozen sips of alcohol throughout my life and I have yet to have a drink I like. I decided not to drink cause I have a very addictive and extreme personality and I know any drugs or alcohol I would go wayyyy overboard with. People tell me I will change all the time or that I'm avoiding alcohol to feel superior to other people. Its sad that just because I am choosing to avoid something that I know would ruin me gets so heavily judged and misconstrued. I had a good friend tell me they didn't trust people who wouldnt do drugs or alcohol cause "they must be hiding someting". My family didnt have any abuse issues when I was growing up either, this is an entirely personal choice cause I know how I am with things and taking things to a level of extremity thats not ok. I also have a very outgoing personality and I have never struggled with social anxiety so I still love going out with friends to dance and meet new people and all that jazz. All my best friends drink and thats no issue with me cause they can all control it. They never care that I dint drink, actually they love it cause I am always down to DD and nobody feels like theyre missing out :) There arent many of us out there who chose to not try any drugs or alcohol from day 1 so its refreshing to know other people get the same shit for it. I totally agree its so annoying having to constantly explain myself to the "why dont you drink" question. So over it
I really admire you for posting this kind of video, it's a great example for younger ppl
Oh my god you just said what's been in my mind my whole entire life! I love these videos of you just talking to us, keep up the great work!
i grew up in a small town. drinking and drugs was all everyone i knew did. from very young ages even, it wasnt strange to see a 15 year old on speed. i've never done drugs, hated they way their ruined their lives. many people have tried to get me to do drugs. luckily i am stubborn as fuck and the more you tell me to do something the less likely i'll do it.
i did struggle with self harm at that time. and drank alcohol for a while. but really strictly only at parties. somewhere in my process of quitting self harm. i cought myself replacing it with alcohol. the moment i noticed that i stopped drinking too. never drank another sip of alcohol since. i've been sober for 12 years now. but i really hate answering people why i choose to be sober. i have good reasons. but you shoulnt even need good reasons to want to live a healthier life.
Glad you’re doing better now
Some people are too messed up and stupid to realize that you can have fun in life without drugs or alcohol. Anyone who thinks that you can't have fun in life without drinking or doing any forms of drugs is a complete idiot. Real friends would appreciate you if you were sober, not go against it. I'm glad i've never had a sip of beer in my life. There should be a switch in everyone's body that goes off and shocks you if you say "Why don't you drink".
I don't drink too! I quit it years ago. I was never an alcoholic. Great video!
Yes! Never touched drugs or alcohol ever too!🤘
Living in a small town, there is no recreational acfivities, but there is 2 bars and a liquor store. The amount of people I've seen fighting over cases of beer, throwing empty cans at cars, and stumbling around in dirty clothes is astounding, and alcoholism in my family is a definite reason I stay clean.
First video I've seen from you. Even though I occasionally drink, I agree with you completely.
Welcome to the channel!! Plenty to explore
I’m glad you talked about this. I quit alcohol and cigarettes since 2019, life is much better. It’s true, you find out quickly who your real friends are when you tell them you’ve quit the party lifestyle. The ones who are still doing drugs and drinking don’t wanna hang out with you anymore or want anything to do with you. I used it to suppress all my trauma and emotions that I didn’t want to go through or deal with. The worst part was I became Nihilistic with Narcissistic and Sociopathic Tendencies. Once I quit all that, I no longer am any of those things. Metal music,my girlfriend and a lot of talk therapy saved me from that hell I put myself in. Alcohol and cigarettes had to go
I’m happy for you, man. Keep fighting the good fight
@@KillbotAndGorGorAttack I will \m/ >< \m/
This felt good to hear bro, Sometimes I start to feel alone because of how common getting wasted is in your 20s. Been straight edge since I was 16. And every time I tried to give a girlfriend who drinks a chance it never works out. I gotta be more cautious of that.
The first show I saw you at without your Grandpa I asked hoe old you were and bought you a shot. I hope you didn’t feel any pressure to drink it! I have close family with substance abuse issues so I don’t pressure anymore else knowingly. Good on you for being true to yourself.🖤
I'm so glad to see someone with similar opinions as my own. What's funny is the algorithm sent me this video and I immediately clicked. For me, I think it's because I'm a super-taster, so alcohol just ruins any drink it's in. I never seen the point or purpose of "getting drunk." I'd rather be coherent and able bodied than all the negative side effects drinking has. It's super expensive compared to other regular drinks, has no health benefits, and everyone I've ever been around who drinks or does drugs are just worse off in every way. Great vid lad, glad to see someone openly make a video about this subject. I might have to do something similar for my audience and watch the metrics.
This is one of my new favorite videos from you. I’ve wanted to drink and smoke when I was in middle school but after I started high school and getting into the local music scene in my area I saw so many people doing drugs and drinking and acting like idiots. I’m already a dumbass and I don’t need the shit that just kills you from the inside for years to do that
Always walk your own path, Tony!!!! PROPS!!!!
Idk why UA-cam suggested this to me but I clicked immediately. I also don't drink at all, and I hate being around it because I know I'm going to get slack for it. It's like you not drinking causes other people to feel guilty and they get annoyed at you for it. Bizarre. Subscribed, I like your vibe 🤘
Edit: the part about dating - yes!! When I say I don't want to be around alcohol, I mean it!
I personally usually only drink one or two beers, or one mixed fruity drink. Even then, it's almost always socially. Beyond that, I don't do it often for three reasons
1. Alcoholism runs in my family.
2. I'm part native american, and a lot of us don't have the enzymes needed for alcohol consumption
3. I just don't really care to drink
I was straight edge from 13 to 31. Definitely motivated by punk and hardcore, not just sober without that context. I found my gf in bed with a longtime friend and started drinking as a hissyfit over it. I became a bad alcoholic almost instantly. Five years later, I was drinking a whole bottle of whiskey daily (old crow, 13.99). That's like. Idk. 400 dollars a month? Got fat, red face, loner, shit attitude.
I got sober again for my kid. Quit when she was a year old. She may not get a happy, successful father but she gets a sober one instead of a waste of a man or nothing at all. I still don't do any dangerous drugs, although I use sleep meds, anxiety med, etc for viable reasons. The label "Straight Edge" and all the hc culture baggage isn't important but sobriety by any name is powerful and important.
Sorry about your ex and “friend.” But hey, you made it out now, good job!
Hit the gym man
I'm alcoholic/addict and been sober for 12 years. I thoroughly enjoyed this video.
Congrats on your sobriety!
This was great man, God bless you 👍
You are such a strong and powerful individual! We sure as hell need more people like you 🤘🤘
Good for you man, Im a full fleged alcoholic and stoner but Id never really wanna force that on others. We just had a guy in our local scene get killed by a drunk driver so drinking and driving is obviously bad. Im literally your thrasher with the giant beer can yelling around town lmao
cheers to you, stay healthy!
@@necro6666 Givin it my best shot while still having fun lol
Absolutely based. I enjoy drinking in social settings, but I never enjoyed going over my limits. I think there's a certain glorification in our culture of drinking a lot or trying to get as drunk as possible, and that's unhealthy, and I think people that consume alcohol ought to establish some limits for themselves when drinking.
@KillbotAndGorGorAttack Right on, man. I quit this year.
P.S. Banning alcohol wouldn't work for a variety of reasons, but banning alcohol _advertising_ and getting big alcohol money out of politics are two massive steps we could take to minimise the damage it causes to society.
I can completely understand why people drink but I personally want to have as much control over my actions as possible.
Same here
I come from a longe line of alcohol distributors. Your stance is good and reminds me of what my uncle used to say. Don’t drink to forget or to solve your problems , drink to have fun if you want to.
It’s good to get another perspective. I’m drunk right now and I’m loving it. Clean living is cool too
This truly is an inspiring video, I think this will be one I watch more than once. Love the Misfits boxed set in the background, I bought mine back in the 90's the day it was released, still got it too. 🤘🏻 Also, I subbed just now...thought I had already after watching your Bolt Thrower ranking video awhile back but I guess not lol.
I've always told people anyone can enjoy events or be metal without alcohol
It's so funny I came across this video, because this is me in a nutshell.
This is a beautiful video, dude. I am also a non-drinker and I consider myself a straight edge person. Why would I drink? I'm not a big party person, but I could just go to a party and go crazy without even drinking alcohol. I can be a fun person without alcohol. I do have friends and fellow family members that are casual drinkers. For me, there's no point in drinking. There are so many other things in the world except alcohol. Without alcohol, I can focus on important things in my life (college studies, work, my family, physical and mental health)
Glad I found your video. A lot of good points. 💯💪
Much respect to you, man. I also steer clear from drugs and alcohol (I come from 2 parents that were addicts) and I always get shocked responses when I say I don't do anyt of those things. Just the smell of smoke and alcohol gives me a headache. 🤕
Room full of smokers, I gotta step outside. Headaches!
Wow, we thought we were complete anomalies not being drinkers. The looks, faces, and reactions we get when we reject a drink are as if we are freaks of nature... some sort of space travelers from a different dimension that don't belong here. It's comforting to know we're not alone! Thanks for making this video
Thanks for watching!! :)
I never liked the taste of alcohol either and never wanted to try to "get used to it", I don't smoke or do drugs and I'm actually happy I'm not addicted to anything. It's also a dealbreaker for me when people smoke or drink too much. Glad I'm not the only one on this boat.
you are addicted to some things, just like everyone else in this world. Don't lie to yourself, it is contraproductive.
I'm a metal head and an alcoholic and am working on stopping drinking thanks for the video killbot 🤘
Reason why I stop drinking for years was due to seeing my dad (alcoholic) all my life and yes he was drunk driving w me and my sister in the car. It’s a insane blessing we didn’t get hurt since I was a kid til my teen he does it all the time got his dui lic taken away twice now. Yes I had my share of drinking underage but wasn’t til I was 21 where I just was done and never touch it ever again expect maybe w a family I’ll have one but after that done cause I afraid I’ll get blackout drunk and do something which 99.9% most ppl tell me I am just a happy drunk person I just don’t like the feeling after math waking up. I’ll stick w my pot I am fine.
Ouch
Yaa unfortunately when you have a family full of toxicity of drinking and just a mess.. you’ll ended up realizing ya I don’t need this and walk away it’s been 8yrs now haven’t spoken to them.
I used to be an addict. Weed, pills, alcohol.
I never did any of them at the same time though.
Haven't touched pills since 2014.
Haven't drank since 2021
And Haven't smoked bud since 2020 after developing psychosis with paranoia from it.
Because of the psychosis from weed I was put on anti-psychotics and then switched to schizophrenic medication.
Been completely sober for 2 years and 4 months now. But the damage is already done and I have to live with the consequences for the rest of my life.
Lesson learned.
Keep it up, man
@@KillbotAndGorGorAttack Thanks, Tony.
I agree with you on numerous points. I've also never tried alcohol, smoking or anything similar, and I'm not planning on doing it in the future either. Appreciate the video, keep up the good work!
I don't drink or smoke either. Ppl always hit me with "you're boring" or "you say that now, but you will one day" as if it's some sort of inevitable thing ppl do.
I can't agree with you more mate.I really hate the way how alcohol is involved in this society.When I was in primary school my classmates that were like 11 or 12 years old have already started drinking and smoking and I was almost the only one who didn't do that.As a result I never really fit in and got bullied a lot of time.The same thing happened in high school and also when I started to work.I feel like the only way to make friends these days is to just get drunk,...and you know what? Fuck that,I really enjoy my solitude and I have a lot of free time for my hobbies.I went to black metal concert one night and I was probably the only guy in the entire bar who didn't drink or smoke ,thinking to myself -screw that,I'm here just for the music.The best way to treat an addiction is to never start with it,...
Anyway sorry for this long comment,I've really enjoyed this video mate.
Never done anything and never will. I had other metalheads where I grew up but they were all ragers, so that pushed me to hang out with the few straight edge hardcore kids instead. They at least respected my personal decison. Although, I was an oddball. While I had long hair and wore Suffo and CC shirts, they were all buzzcuts with Earth Crisis and Snapcase shirts lmao
As someone who has struggled with alcohol and drug addiction since I was 14 and to this day I'm still on and off in my addiction, I absolutely respect and understand you. Alcohol is such a slippery slope and there are some people who can just drink once in a while, there's other people like myself who can't. Sometimes it's better to simply not drink because you never know how your mind and body are going to react to it, I was addicted ever since I tried the first sip of alcohol and quickly I started doing drugs too. It has destroyed my life not just socially considering that I've hurt my family and friends, but also my body. I have very poor cognitive skills from taking drugs and drinking in my most crucial developing years.
The fact that someone would ask you why you don't want to drink is wild to me.
Growing up , I've dealt with an alcoholic father the majority of my life and still do to this day ( he was never abusive , just he has a drinking problem ) , And now being at the age of 21 years old I feel guilty just drinking casually on the weekends because of what my father has gone through ( and sometimes I don't even want to drink at all cause of what my father is going through ) , Sure he is " sober" now and trying to quit drinking which is good but once in a while he will have these little out burst behind closed doors where he is fending for alcohol ... idk man its a weird situation for me , thank you for uploading this video @killbot&GorGorAttack , i will try to just take it one day at a time...
Anyone who likes heavy metal is not boring! Used to drink more but now only drink in moderation meaning 2 drinks a day but usually only 1. I can tell you losing weight staying thin and not feeling like shit all the time is a good enough reason. Not to mention all the money I save that I can use to buy more metal albums. Your smart not to even touch the stuff.
Give me a Mountain Dew or coffee over alcohol any day. 3.5 years sober here and I don't miss it a bit.
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@@KillbotAndGorGorAttack haha thank you man!
Something I personally can relate to. I'm sure this comment will be extremely confessional but whatever, it's the Internet, and I hide behind my profile picture. I've sworn off all recreational drugs, including even the most "tame" like tobacco. I've many reasons for it myself. One's that I'm religious, another is that I have many addicts in my family and I've seen first hand how addiction ruins lives, and also because I just want to keep my mind completely sober after having experienced multiple psychotic episodes from 2017 to 2019. My brain already has problems, and I fear even the most tame of "mental lubricants" could worsen my condition.
I admire that in speaking about this topic, you aren't doing it from a perspective of looking down on others, or rather that you're better than them because you don't drink. This sort of perspective, especially here on UA-cam, where it seems many love putting others down, is rather fresh and I deeply respect it. I love your vids man, keep it up.
Putting other people down isn’t the answer, I find. Actually was apprehensive about putting this up because I’m not used to doing videos like this. But, figured it would reach people.
Glad you’re doing better now!
@@KillbotAndGorGorAttack I appreciate it man. It definitely reached me, and the points you mentioned resonated deeply with me.
Sober for one year and five months now, and never going back. Life is so much better now without using drinking as an escape. I'll take my music and video games over that shit.
You are wise beyond your age kid. Don't ever let anyone tell you different.
Why thank you
Your very welcome. I'll never understand why being a fucking cliche has so much appeal. I've done my share drinking when I was younger, but there came a point when I realized that I'd never seen it do anything positive for anyone. So it had to go. Not drinking is not on the list of "easy ways to fuck up your life" so why replace that with something that is always near the top of said list?
Your very welcome. I'll never understand why being a fucking cliche has so much appeal. I've done my share drinking when I was younger, but there came a point when I realized that I'd never seen it do anything positive for anyone. So it had to go. Not drinking is not on the list of "easy ways to fuck up your life" so why replace that with something that is always near the top of said list?
I think it's great that you don't drink alcohol. Personally I enjoy it. To each their own.
Yes! Thanks so much for the video Tony, and thanks for standing up for what you believe in. I've had similar experiences with alcohol and it's not worth it. I will have an occasional beer, and I cannot stress the word OCCASIONAL any further than this, like maybe only every few months and I will limit myself to just one. It's all about moderation. And it's too bad can't be happy with that. And being a huge Doors fan, I can't help to wonder what might have been if Jim had stayed off the bottle.
Those last two Doors albums would’ve been much better, that’s for sure
Wow man this video was very helpful for me. I can't stress enough the damage thays happend to me. And my family cause of achohal. Now we don't simply allow it but it's nice to hear your story a bit. I can relate. I hope yall have a nice day
I drink a lot, and I need to stop. It's not healthy. I'm pretty sure my pancreas is good and fucked up. I'm getting pretty strong signs of that. This is my frist time viewing your channel, but as someone with a drinking problem that desperately wants to find a way out of it, I can say I am so glad that you never picked up the habit. My dad drank and I swore I never would. He wasn't abusive, he would just yell and had hyper tension and probably bipolar (which I have). His passing just before I turned 18 sent me on a path straight to it. It's no excuse, but I think it's a big part of why I started. I wish I would have stuck to my guns and refrained from picking up the habit. Now I'm 31 and I'm not gonna see many more years ahead if I keep this shit up.
Welcome to the channel, if you like metal or industrial, there’s plenty to explore!
All I’m gonna say is I knew someone who died at 46 from pancreatitis caused by drinking too much. The effect they left on their family was downright awful, she absolutely did not have to die. She could’ve taken care of herself better and she’d still be there for them.
You are 31. That's still pretty young. And you CAN get away from drinking and rebuild your health. I completely gave up alcohol shortly after my 50th birthday. I had really screwed up my life thru alcoholism and alcoholic behaviour patterns. Finally gotten into bad serious trouble, after so many lucky escapes. It was life changing. Horrible. Humiliating. Scarring. I made a sacred promise never to drink again. I meant it absolutely and the feeling of relief after making that decision was indescribable. Nine years later on and I will still never touch it. You have a lot of insight into why you drink. All I can say is act on what your heart is telling you. You still have the chance for so much life ahead of you. When I was hammered and blacked out and delusional, it only took a few seconds to do stuff I so regret now. And the consequences are instantaneous. Life is still hard - which is just life. But it is at least real. I drank to escape and loved drinking on my own, just listening to music. People and responsibilities got in the way, unfortunately. Find your way out before you find yourself pushed into a darker place. You don't have to end up hurt, crushed and discarded.
It took me many years to quit for good. Had to write off all the enablers in my life first. I committed crime when I was drunk so I had some major influence and legal ambition to give it up as well. It led to me starting college and getting counseling. Today I dislike the person I was then and appreciate who I am today more than I did back when I was still drinking. It was not an easy road but I'm proud of walking the path I did and of the person I am today. I hope my comment helps.
As a drinker, major respect to you! World could do with less drinkers
i love alcohol and have many good times with it but i have some friends that don’t drink and no one pressures them too. they genuinely enjoy watching us get drunk and get lost in music lol. but to each their own
Nothing wrong with not drinking. I'm allergic to alcohol so I can't drink.
I don't drink that often anymore. Smoking is way nicer and plus i hate hangovers.
great video man and i totally understand where you’re coming from
Great video man 🙂
great video man, I for one love beer and love tasting different beers, I for one had my fair share of incidents where alcohol was the main problem like one summer where i was a drunken wreck, ended up laying on the ground and my friends would text me saying that they would end up telling my parents about it and quit hanging out with me since I'm running their fun
another one was at a company dinner, i drank a lot of beers and i ended up sitting alone and I didn't hang with the coworkers cause i didn't want to be making a scene, later they were helping me out by getting me home, the day after i had a major headache, luckily i took a painkiller and I was able to go to a concert later so i decided for next time not to drink so much, be more sociable and drink more soda and water and not so much beer
I 100% agree with the point you made at 6:45 - 6:55 ... I drink and do other things, but I always manage to keep my finances under control, more than most of my peers, anyway. People are always asking me for money, even if they have jobs and earn pretty much the same as me. It's because they abuse alcohol and other substances so much that they end up broke like 3 or 4 days before their next pay day. They don't understand that they have to SAVE FOR THEIR FUTURE!!!! It bothers me how many people can't see alcohol and substance abuse as a cause for their own financial problems.