How To Quit Drinking Alcohol
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2019
- There is no easy solution to quitting drinking alcohol, but I do hope this video helps. To those that don't understand, quitting drinking sounds simple. But the reality is that for those that struggle with alcohol dependency it is anything but a simple task to stop drinking. I know this and understand the problem well. I live it everyday. Lastly, to anyone that feels upset or offended about what I said about AA, first realize I do think it is a great program and it undoubtedly works, and works well. I have used bits and pieces from the program and am not putting it down in any way. In the last 6 months I have been to 3 meetings, and I wouldn't have attended at all if I didn't think it was a great program.
Thanks for watching and just know if you are having a hard time quitting drinking, just know that the life after quitting drinking is a life worth living.
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I wake up everyday wanting to quit.. it has its grips in me so bad.. thank you for this video.. Lord please break these chains off of me and anyone reading this
Hope you’re okay!
I’m the exact same in tears reading this
@@James-un9sg how you doing
All stay strong!
Amen to that
I've been sober from alcohol for 11 years. I also just reached 4 years of quit smoking.
I LOVE it, best decisions I ever made. Keep up the good work.👍😊
Wanna date?
To stop alcohol. And die from alcohol. Means bottles a day and means shakes without this drug. Yes drug. If you dont get the shakes at work after work. Your not that involved in this drug.
d Craig beck
Gosh darlin.....but you only look about 17!
how old were you when you started drinking?
Alcohol has brought nothing but bad things to my life yet I always drink as a past time or to get that buzzed feeling. Really want to quit and your video has inspired me. Thank you for this.
Tyler Alvarez same here
Everytime I see Alcohol ads, I want to smash those bottles.
same here
Me as well..DUI lost job etc
@@gfox860instagram that etc doh... I just filled in all my fuck ups.
Thank you for making videos like this!! I'm 363 days sober today 🙂
Stay strong everyone, where all in this together.
Yes we are! :)
I’m trying again. Chronic relapser here.
@@daviddavian7562 It can be hard trust me I know just have to stand your ground and waking up the next day feeing great that I won that battle helps fight the urge for sure, best of luck you got this
After 20 plus years drinking I finally got help, I've never been sober longer then 3-4 days I made a 1 week clean, feeling the shame and regret from all my drunken decisions but feeling better, withdrawals is fading away, wish me luck going on week 2
Well ?
"An idle mind is the devil's workshop."
I quit entirely a couple weeks ago. Hearing you talk about it is absolutely inspiring
July stay strong brothaa
Well done July! It will be the best decision you ever made. Check out 'Alcohol Lied to Me' by Craig Beck if you get a chance. The audio book really helped me when I quit.
Hey july, hows the journey going? are you still holding strong?
@@nate4166 went 2 months sober then had drinks on a vaca sadly. The 2 months was nice to give back clarity though, im back to being sober again though
Love hearing that!
From drinking a 26 every night after working a 12 hour shift I finally had to change or I was gunna die at a very young age. I decided to change and coming on one year August 17th and couldn’t be more happy unreal how much more energy I have and attitude change on the job site, Hardest part is not having one with the guys after a hitch. Stay strong people
I"m approaching one month drink-free. Your story has helped me tremendously. Heal that injury up good sir.
How do you do it? I'm geniunely addicted and I want and need to quit and I feel like even though I want to be sober so bad I just... can't.
Helppp....
Right on C33.
I been slowing down on my drinking and actually feel better
MissdermeanerJ quitting is full of ups and downs. There will be times when you feel depressed and anxious while getting sober and your brain will try to justify a good reason to drink again even if you know there isn’t one. Just try to stay strong and surround yourself with as many good people and positive influences as you can. Best of luck!
@@MissdermeanerJ how are you doing now? AA does help. And you don't have to be scared of them, you can say just for today or just for right now, or even Im just here to listen. And if your just listening they will be cool with it.. It helps me at least .. and in this moment when I'm feeling week I'm right here on youtube watching stuff till my next meeting.
@WhudUP Do .....so put down the beer bottle and pick up a joint instead..... Great advice 👍
I’m so productive when I’m sober
I'm newly sober. Its been tough but I'm trying hard. Glad to see others succeed.
Michelle VanDeWalle I’m on day 17 myself.
Day 1 for me. The first step of my journey. I'm ready
@@brianbauer7560 The record for any drunk is 1 day, the first year can be very hard and you might need a strait jacket.
@@brianbauer7560 The record is 1 day,
@@niall441 1 month, 5 days now. I feel great. And the money I'm saving is incredible. Wish I'd done this a long time ago.
“Your misery will be gladly refunded to you”- legendary quote I think about everytime I even consider doing drugs again. I am with the lord and the lord is with me and as long as I keep my promise, the good lord will keep his and protect me, bless me, and put me in the best position to maintain long term sobriety. With him anything is possible. Good luck to all looking for recovery or in recovery! We are ALL in this fight together as ONE! God be with you and stay safe and strong you all. Love every single one of you recovering addicts, this community helps me a lot thank you 🙏🏼
Man, I was a touring drummer for years and a opiate addict. I finally got away from music business altogether after having my first kid 10 years ago, but I still drink and everyone's fine with it because it's socially acceptable and I have a good job, but I decided to search for videos like this today after going to a dentist appointment and not be able to get work done because my blood pressure was 190. I realize I'm killing myself slowly at this point. Just looking for ideas on a first step that doesn't cause me to lose my job.
Stoked for you!! Godbless
Its all about just taking accountability to yourself first. Realize what you're doing is not helping you and is actually hurting you. You've got this man! Take it one day at a time!!
You rock. I was a beer binge drinker. Never did like hard alcohol. Then I had a heart attack in 2012. Drank a few times after and ended up in the hospital every time I did with my heart going wonkers. That did it for me. A drink isn't worth my life. Anytime I think about it, which is pretty often in the summer, the remembrance of what happens stops me cold. I had a Kalua and cream last winter. Just one. My heart went nuts. Alcohol is not my friend anymore. Great video, and Congrats!
Solzeye Jewels how old were you I get like that to !
I'm struggling atm. Literally no one understands, i just discovered you i love hearing your testimony.
Currently on day 4. This is my 3rd attempt. I’m all in and never looking back.
Hey man you should know that you've helped so many people with your story, thanks.
You are helping me ! 4 days sober - lifetime to go. THANK YOU !
FUCK YEAH!!! Kick that BULLSHIT!!
Keep it up!!
I’m only drinking a bottle of vodka a week, but I still think I need to quit. Thanks for sharing, bro.
I drink once every 2-3 weeks, and even that is pushing it.
This'll be my last one and after that im done ... No more of this shit.
@@LuisSuarez-yv8zn I am on the same kick, maybe a little more frequent and not more than a sixer or a bottle of wine. It just makes me feel like a jerkoff, though. Kicked it for good.
And stopped smoking the weed. THAT is harder. I was a commercial grower back in the day and always had the good shit!
The problem is not the times you drink the problem is the quantity of alcohol you consume when you drink
I drink so much that if I drank a fifth of Bourbon a week, I'd be cured.
I'm addicted to being sober now and I feel free from any substance abuse.
It's ruined my life up to now but I've taken back control and I'm 4 months clean.
Thanx for the encouragement in these videos.....
I totally agree with you regarding the counting of days. I would always encourage people to not just take it a day at a time but actually a moment at a time, and make sure that moment is in the moment. That it's not a moment dwelling on past mistakes (guilt) or the future (overwhelming). If you can hone in on the art of constantly being in the present moment it is a place you will never touch alcohol again. Forget about the past because it can judge you. Forget about the future because it can worry you. In the present there is no judgement, no hate, no worry or fear. It is all about the peace of "now".
I like to think of it a little like one of those flat conveyor belts that you stand on when you're at the airport. You're moving forward but you are stationary. Remain in every moment, and all of those moments become the past the present and the future - your SAFE place where nobody can hurt you. Peace out beautiful souls
Wow, what great advice. I'm constantly obsessing on all the mistakes I've made. Then tripping on what may happen, I make up the weirdest scenarios. I guess it all stems from fear and guilt.
I had the “super senses” experience when I quit smoking, it will be amazing if I get to experience it again in quitting drinking.
I’m a year 8 months alcohol free too! Watching TH-cam vids really helps. It’s a long process of rewiring the brain and rebuilding your life but well worth it! I’ve noticed my life outlook becoming more positive too
I agree with you as well. I just hit 2 years sober. I don't subscribe to AA either. I went alot when I first got out of rehab, then after a while, I felt worse after I left alot of the times. Some folks were negative, and seem to want to stay in that mind set.
I got tired of it.
I watch alot of positive video's on sobriety instead.
That does me better.
Take care!!
I'm gonna start day 1. You made a lot of good points and I lost my dad to drinking. I really appreciate you being out there. Thanks for helping me want to quit.
Thanks for doing this update video. I’m 1 year 4 months sober so just a little behind you and it’s so great to see you doing so well. Alcohol robbed us of opportunities ....never again ☝️
That's the attitude Jazz! Never again. We now live in a moment of love and freedom. Alcohol is vile on all levels.
Thank u Bro it's my second day being somber pray for me I really Need This
praying for you i know what it's like to battle the bottle
How is it going?
It’s my first day, & I’m committed to staying sober!
YOU GOT THIS! Keep going it gets better
Thank brother for opening up to us on your videos, so happy for your struggles and staying on top. God bless and intill we see you again injoy
I have been struggling getting my shit straight. My problem isnt quite as big as yours was but, enough to be pretty messy. Thanks for sharing a bit of your story. Gives me hope. 💜
Hey Elena. if you need some help quitting- hmu. I help people get past the anxiety, stress and social pressures that come with putting down the bottle.
Wow 2 years already? I have been following since just before you decided to quit and can only tell you how proud I am of you and happy for you and Lexi both ,, Keep Rockin man
Im not exactly at smirnoff a day level but am definitely getting there this is the wake up call i needed
I’m happy for you man. Keep up the good work. And everything you sad is spot on with recovery. At least it resonated with me.
I love just hearing stories of ppl with the same struggles ,thanks for this video!
Inspirational message! We are so proud of what you've accomplished!!
Hey dude thanks for this. I viewed your 1 year sobriety video. I'm amazed at the candor and realness to your recovery story. Keep pushing forward. Ready up end this relapse. Making moves now to do so
Hey Nick. You are a good man. Honest and down to earth. I am 17 days sober. I love it. Your vids are awesome. Stay true, stay in touch. Peace, bro. Jakob
47 days! Thanks for these videos!
Thank you for sharing this. I needed some encouragement.
Fantastic video Captain ! I've watched many quitting drinking video's and just as you said stop watching at some point usually because I'm not feeling any connection to what they are saying. You my friend managed to captivate me for the entire video being about as honest a person that you could be. My hats off to you for unselfishly bearing your soul for half an hour so that people like me might find a glimmer of hope for ourselves in what your experience has been like and what you did to get out of it. Very moving!
“WE STAY SOBER NO MATTER WHAT” So Simply Yet SOO POWERFUL, Thanks Cap
Thanks man. Being 77 days clear. I totally get the AA comments. Father of three young ones makes it very hard for me to dedicate the amount of time they are saying is needed. I'm so trying to take what works for me. On step 4and 5 and am hopeful it helps me continue this path.
Youre such a brave guy to stop drinking and then share your story. Thnx man!
Dude. You are SO spot on. Thank you! I love the "we stay sober no matter what" comment. I'm struggling and need help. YOU are helping bro. Thank you. I'll end there because I forgot what else I was going to say. AWESOME video. I remember.
That’s awesome man keep it up! Really encouraging.
I like the fact you call a spade a spade!! Well video, I've struggled with alcohol for over 10 years. Sober up, fall in the rabbit hole, sober up blah blah blah...but you nailed every focus point!! Without shame, well said my man👍👍
I don't even drink hard alcohol. But my beer drinking is bad. I really appreciate you.
Thanks for sharing, man. Good vibes!
this was an awesome video. your take on being sober was not scary. thank you. sending good vibes your way. so glad things are better for you...
Laying on the couch 3 weeks, recovering from HERNIA SURGERY #4..Quit drinking Jan 06 because of your Courage. Unfortunately had a relapse 4 days out of the Hospital. 2 large tumblers of Tequila.. Quit again for sure. My friend KIM ordered me a grey-cap from you. I'm not computer savy.. Cant wait for it to arrive.. Heal well, Brother..
Love this bro! I really needed to hear this. Thanks matey 😉👍🏻
Your video quality and content is shockingly good for 12k subscribers. Keep it up bud you’re doing a killer job💯
Thanks for another great video. Hearing your stories helps, so thanks man.
Thanks for the update and stay strong.
thank you for making and posting this.
Alcohol = $ hangovers, jail, embarrassment, and depression. 👊
yes depression
True
Don't miss hangovers one bit
Hangovers are the worst. Feels great for three hours and shitty for the rest of the day.
@@LuisSuarez-yv8zn shitty for days and days after
Right on man. Keep up the good work! I’m 4.5 months sober. Whiskey and miller lite was my go to. 12 pack a night at least! Now I’m focused on building my TJ and saving so much money! Lol it’s crazy. Enjoy your videos
So happy for you! I've lost two loved ones to liver failure due to alcohol. I wish they would have done what you did. Congratulations!!
Way to be courageous to share your story. Through the shame and the pain you are being a leader and showing others the way to live a better life.
Good job man, I was just as bad, I'm 5 weeks sober feelin good!
How's your sobriety going?
Love how you focused on the positive benefits from stopping 👍 thanks
5 days in, finding some inspiration here as the weekend is coming and it’s my days off as I’m a shift worker. Drinking rum every other night when not working, enough is enough. But life is all a bit boring without it. I need to do 30 days for myself!
I love how you added the balance of AA ,n just speaking your truth.
I have an extremely addictive personality.
But luckily alcohol never got a hold of me. I could not imagine. Keep up the good fight. Your an inspiration to many.
You may not like posting these vids but I have them saved as a reminder for myself for when I get too complacent. I also am not a fan of the AA but ive been forced through it several times and got a few things out also. I love that you mentioned the nap thing when you start feeling "squirely" and also that you mentioned staying productive. Those 2 things are very important for me also and have helped me tremendously. Thank you for this vid I needed to revisit it today.
Fantastic video dude!!!
I agree with everything you said.
I just got out of rehab 3 weeks ago. Got 59 days sober today.
Have a great one!!!!
I love the thing you said about just going to sleep when you get those gnawing thoughts. Every time I try to get sober, I'll make it about a week or so, feel pretty confident, and then at about a week in, i start getting those thoughts around sun down.. and I tell myself to just go to bed and I'll thank myself when I wake up. But I don't go to bed. Something about hearing you say that has me a little hopeful that the next time that happens I'll just go to bed. Appreciate these kinds of videos you do.
Thank you for making that video. I can definitely relate. It was funny as well. Keep up the good work!
I appreciate this video and I encourage you to continue to talk about your story. Thank you again.
You've showed me change is possible! If you can do it anyone can! Thank you for inspiring me! What a blessing to come across your videos.
Dude, right on. I first found you on TH-cam because I was searching for sleeping in my suburban and videos about Suburban's and I am so glad I found you. You inspire and help people so much by telling your story and just being real. Thanks Man.
hi everyone ,if anyone else wants to learn about best steps to stop drinking try Bablim Zero Drinking Booster (just google it ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my co-worker got cool results with it.
Today is my 2and day sober, your story is inspiring, now it's up to me too continue on day by day!
Thanks for sharing this video . I'm a heavy drinker myself and I'm trying my hardest to quit it's honestly humiliating and embarrassing all the blackouts and shit , and I also picked fights and do dumb shit .. it makes me feel better hearing your story all the similarities , and you stopping drinking, congratulations
great video CGK.... stay strong dude ... see ya next week
This is so cool, you inspire the hell out of me..I saw the other video a year ago, and now, I am on 1 yr and 2 months... I love it!
You were straight to the point any real thanks for being you.
Thank you for making this video!
Good job man! Stay solid homie.
I have been sober in AA for 32 years and I was a mess when I walked into AA!!
You do not have to be alone with AA and you can be in a group that help each other!!
Thanks for the positive video about your sober journey ... So far!!
You spoke directly to me about the four walls and shutting people out
Congratulations 🎊 bro! Cheers 🍻! Here’s to you 🥃
quitting alcohol is super hard. i been off drugs for about 18 months. and that wasnt nearly as hard as the drink. but i still try
Hey Captain, I can truly understand your journey as I’ve been through it myself. Thanks for uploading your thoughts as it will inspire others to have a go at this new life which is far more real and enjoyable. It’s easy to hide all of your feelings behind alcohol, but it’s rewarding to face them and deal with them without the foggy mind. How good is it not to be hung over......wasting money on covering your feelings.
I’m a lot more content and happy now after 150 days of sobriety
Good for you! I've been thinking about quitting as well, recently I've started drinking daily, been this way for months and it's making me feel really off, but for some reason I can't seem to get myself to stop. I enjoy looking at these videos for inspiration. I hope you're still going strong and thank you for taking the time out of your day to help give us some insight.
Our focus cannot be “trying not to drink”. That is living in the problem. We must change what we DO! We take action that we don’t believe in, and get results we can’t explain. I sincerely wish you all the best!
So glad you remembered to add the very old man’s quote at 17:00. That was very powerful.
Much respect towards you Gnarkill, your accomplishments to remain sober is an honorable thing, you should be proud...
Keep up the great work bruh! 👍
On a lighter side of things. Your facial reaction to random noises had me busting up, you're quite the character Gnarkill.
Much Respect, 🙏
Richie Rich
Even the old timers in AA don’t practice the program to perfection. Getting sober doesn’t make us saints, it helps us become grownups. I’ve been to meetings that I would never go back to because they live in the problem, instead of the solution. The beauty of the fellowship, is that you are NOT required to believe in anything, or do anything. Like most things in life, however, if you’re not willing to make the effort, you won’t get much back.
Thank you so much for this wonderful video.
Sooo proud of you, man! Ím an addictionspecialist, and think you are very brave and helpful to a ton of ppl out there by talking abt this. AA isn’t for everyone, and I personally, in my work experience, have NEVER seen AA worlk well enough for any of my clients, and they too describe it as culty. Looking at their stats and other key factors, it has extremely low positive results all over, way too low for AA to be such a huge part of the rehab systems world wide. That said, I have seen ppl who AA and NA worked well for too, but not without buying into it all 100%...but hey, it is better than the alternative:-)... AA would be great with some updates and adjustments imo- but there needs to be alternatives to AA too. My family on both sides were heavy alcoholics who all died brutally and sad- AA never worked for any of them, so my views might be colored by that, still, I would never tell a client to not try it. I always recommend trying it to all my clients, and am aware that my personal opinions on AA has no place in my work. It is personal. Ack...sorry for ranting abt this- all I really wanted to say was GREAT job, man! Keep it up! Love from Norway🇳🇴🥰
Before I'm saying something which might upset you, let me give you some intro: I'm a little over 2 years sober now for the first time in 20 years. I've also been struggling with booze, drinking the same or even more than you on a daily basis.
You just sound like me when I've been trying to stay sober before my current attempt. In the past, I've been a so called "dry drunk", basically still the mindset of an alcoholic but fighting the urge. Fighting the urge can work but my life was miserable, always debating with myself why I should or shouldn't drink, keeping myself busy all the time etc.
What I've done now differently is working on the reasons WHY I was drinking, in my case it was anxiety and loneliness. Using therapy I can gladly say that I have 0 cravings anymore and a completely new life started. So my advice to myself if I'd relapse: Analyze the situation which led me to grab the drink. Did I feel lonely? Anxious? Depressed? Our mind is or was programmed to use alcohol in such conditions, but we can retrain it. With therapy and lots of mental exercise. All the best!
Please stay strong for yourself and for all the people you inspire them 👏.
Thank you for this video. Ive been struggling with alcohilism for a long time now. This video was encouraging.
Good for you! Dont worry about what people say. Theres always going to be negative people. Everyone should be happy for u, that you've figured out a way to do this yourself that works! Amazing! And very encouraging, thanks for sharing
Dude i totally understand as i am in recovery in well and i applaud what your doing!!
Bro, watched your videos on sobriety and just wanted to say job well done man.
Great video 👍 Thanks for sharing!
I'm in the isolation stage now :( Just can't stop :( Everything he said in this vid rings true
Now I drink beer about 5 days nonstop, and can not stop. I subscribe and gonna watch all your videos if I survive
Thanks for vid, I did the AA route but then went the way worked for me, Tues Dec 10th was nine years for me. Don’t say this to impress or ego based rather it is all possible however you run your programme and main thing is no alcohol and we get on with our lives. Simply I love being sober and want this more than the other option. Thanks again and respect to you 👍✌️
this really helped me thankyou for posting this