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Thank you for being so honest. Are you trying to do this on your own or are you in a group like alcoholics anonymous? If you’re not in Alcoholics Anonymous you only have about a 3% chance of staying sober. I would recommend that you get a meeting a day For 90 days and find yourself a sponsor with at least 20 years sobriety. Find some old timer that you like how he carries himself and see if you can get him to help you. The way you’re trying to do it is not being sober it’s just being without alcohol. There’s an entirely other way to do it that’s a lot less painful. Trust me if you have any questions please ask I’ve been around and sober for a very long time. My name is Ray by the way send me a message anytime

Sleeping is good rest and repair listen to your body it takes time to recover you’re on the right path, liquor stores are desperate that is why they have to come up with silly slogans.. think about it how would you like to own a store pushing prettily packaged poison…be patient it’s a process and everyone is going to experience it differently… worry about the diet later give yourself some grace, in time you wont be thinking as much about it don’t feel guilty, feel proud! Alcohol is the depressant, you can’t regulate your emotions and moods while on alcohol. I drank for 40+ years daily, I don’t miss it now but I had a lot of relapses as part of my learning curve. It’s getting fewer each time I recommit. Keep on it gets so much easier. Read the alcohol experiment by Annie Grace. Alcohol is an addictive substance just like nicotine it doesn’t mean something is wrong with you! Anybody can get into a bad habit. After about 4 years I still read quit literature. My diet not the best but one thing at a time. I’m happy my liver is healthy again!

A quality fish oil and vitamins D3 and K2 helped me with depression.

Keep your head up brother, pushing 4 years without a drink March 2025. I can tell you this my first year was absolutely terrible, obsessive thoughts all the urges. But it does get better and it's so worth it

Exercise and a good multi vitamin will help. It gets better.

First time seeing this channel but you got a set of balls to come out here and tell the world good luck bro cheers

I’m just past 5 months now.. It still feels like I’m healing, still feeling better and better each day. The brain chemistry is still changing. Biology is still rewriting itself. It just gets better. It’s been so worth it.

Yea i think its important to remind people that its not going to fix everything like some magic cure. Honestly life is the same for me minus waking up hating myself. If you have this huge expectations about how much better things will be after you stop you will be disappointed.

Stop fighting 😤 this! Let your body and soul be taken with Jesus and your life will be forever free! Keep your eyes open.

Congrats on the four months! Keep up the good work. Lots of people rooting for you.

Power to you man, well done

Thank you for sharing your story, you are a inspiration. I'm a wood worker trying to find myself in my shop and I struggle with depression due to divorce, loved ones passing away so feel your pain. Can only hope to find strength through your words.

In the 33 years I’ve worked at being clean and sober, I relapsed 5 times. One key ingredient in every relapse, was my inability to accept life on life’s terms and a lack of gratitude. Just celebrated 8 years, and there is nothing that I can’t get through clean and sober. I lost my 21 year old son to addiction 3 years ago, I made it through it , and continue too. There is massive support, for people just like us , stay grateful ,hang in there O.D.A.T.

Right there with you - I went cold turkey about 2 months before you did, which is why I figure I got this video recommended. My hard truth is that although the effects of not drinking are very positive in terms of productivity and I suppose just not degenerating into a drunken embarrassment, the desire to drink is still there every day and hasn’t faded at all. Keeping myself on the hook with someone helps. Even if we are not happy, know that you are kicking its ass and winning.

Thank you for being honest

Everyday not drinking is celebration bro.

Good for you bro. The world will keep getting more clear to you. I’m going on 6 years sober. We’re in this together. Keep it up bro. Keep being kind to yourself. Sometimes we have to have healthy selfishness so we can be selfless to others.

Hang in there! I almost drank myself to death more than once. I was the problem. I needed to change to maintain sobriety. 5 years next month! You need a lot of carbs right now, my friend. That along with protein and a multi vitamin. keep yourself occupied with something you love. Change your people, places and things! I build and fix guitars and that helped me so much. I found Buddhism and started chanting "Nam myoho renge kyo" and that really helped! It helps every day. You will get to a point when you wonder why you didn't stop drinking and start loving yourself much sooner and even the thought of a drink makes your stomach turn. I'm with you, my friend! If meetings help, please find one. I chose NA because they are more open and receptive there. You got this dude! You are a talented, awesome man and worth the work! I'll chant for you!

Tena koe brotherman. I understand your pain first hand. If you need a stranger to listen let me know, maybe I can help

A month in means you haven't even detoxed yet. In three more months you will be much happier. Don't find excuses to not staty sober.

Bottom line is you are worth it

Hey bud hope all is well and hope you’re doing great 👍

Baby steps brother, take one day at a time.

Can’t wait for part 2!!

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I think it made mine worse. Still had the issues and drinking made me forget about it! Keep it up!

Great job!👍

I won't drink while doing anything that is dangerous or takes skill. Also. Make a tasty non alcoholic drink and focus on work and sip the drink when you are thirsty. Stay safe. Don't drink and work!

Just came across your channel and had to watch. I haven’t drank anything in about 15 years and it was the best thing I’ve ever done. Was in a bad place and my family needed me sober and I just did it. One step at a time my friend and you CAN make a positive change and you will feel better. I wish you all the best.

I’m sure you’re going to get a lot of advice, but I’ve been around a while like 30 something years don’t take advice from non-alcoholics. They basically don’t have a clue.😊

I am roughly 6 months sober and I sleep so deeply now it’s amazing and wake up fresh. I can face everything life throws at me without being scared like before.

A month for me brother! Keep on keeping on!

Pure courage Brother. Thank you for sharing and being vulnerable. It will help allot people.

Proud of you man, its not easy but I promise it does get better and easier. One habit at a time!

4 years here brother, find the demons and get rid of them. 90 days is somehow a magical change to your brain.

With you, Brother

I don't know how I found your channel, but I needed this. I've been cutting back on alcohol and yesterday I relapsed with a 6 pack that was high gravity. It f'cked me up and I went to bed early. This morning with regret I found a note from my young daughter she wrote saying it was a bad day and she couldn't have her friends over because Dad was drunk, she was afraid I would pass out and I fell on her. Literally found this on the coffee table. Saving it so it's the reminder I need to stay the course. You got this ... we all got this. Alcohol is a Thief

I quit cold turkey. Had an alcohol withdrawal seizure. Almost died from it. 15 months sober now. Wish I never started. Wasted days and wasted nights. Moving forward now.

Hey man...good for you! I quit drinking cold turkey almost 10 months ago and have not looked back. The fake NA beers help a lot with the transition (Coors Edge is good, Heiniken NA too). I found I have not missed the alcohol...what I miss is drinking socially around my friends...but they are all supportive and they get what I am doing. Hang in there 👍

mike I just viewed this video i thought you were going to talk about a shop accident what a surprise to hear your story listen brother to quit drinking can be the toughest thing a man can go thru but also the most rewarding ig will be a complete life change but i promise you will be a better person i am 67 and have been sober 43 years don't look back now keep fighting every day for your sober life until not drinking becomes the norm you will find your real friends and your drinking buddies will be gone fast its sad but they have to go keep doing what you love surround yourself with positivity and always move forward good luck bro paul in plymouth

Good on you! 10 months here, but I never had a problem

Get some dumb bells and a bench, watch some weight training YT vids and instead of sleeping quite so long, use them. It will help to manage time and make you feel alive again. Simultaneously choose a very low carb/carnivore & plenty of dairy diet. You'll be a new man and the depression will lift quickly fella. Make the above happen.

funny i quit for a month a few years back and i also had to change the way i drove home. now in ontario we have beer in convenience stores. im trying to quit as well but i cant seem to do it this time. happy for you and keep it up.

What a brave man! Wonderful brother, please continue to walk this healthy path.

It gets better my brother. It most likely gets worse before it gets better. You are going to start feeling some stuff. Stick with it. The only way past it is through it. Be patient and kind to yourself. The light comes after going through the dark with a clear mind. You are doing great.

I’m struggling with the same issue my cyber friend. That is not a cyber friend. You are real! I just found out I have Cirrhosis of the Liver FU&K. I love my wife she is so supportive but as of a few days ago I was not hiding it. God bless you good sir keep up your hard journey. I’m happy for you. And today was not a coincidence, God is in this. I just came home to my garage with a bottle and your video came up. I need help. Please God help me.

Excellent. Love it. Thankyou for explaining the process, it’s on my 2025 to do list 👍

17 years this Thursday. If I can do you it, you can do it! It takes time.

It's been about a year for me, took that long to feel the full effects of it all, it's awesome a thousand times over......

Just want to say keep up the good work! Hope you made it through the holidays and all. Its a tough period! 1 day at a time is the way to go. Wish you a happy new year from Sweden