I’m 70 years old and have drank alcohol since I was a kid. Looking back it cost me lots of things including at least two wife’s and countless friends. Some time ago I realised I was addicted to certain things. Food took over from Alcohol some days as did pain killers. I was looking for something but never really found it . Alcohol was always there,sometimes but not always a quick fix. What I have found out is the reason for my mood swings and behaviour was Alcohol. Decided I dident need it anymore and I don’t. It’s been hard to a degree,the actually addiction of Alcohol abuse fast approaching 60 years is strong . My journey to a better life has begun now. It’s not about how long..it’s about starting life without anything other than yourself. Wish me luck and stay safe everyone.
@@joannakijowska3420 let him enjoy an odd beer a neighbour of who is 96 drinks 2 cans of guinness and smokes a pack of cigatettes every day and she is always so happy
I'm at stage 4. Cold turkey since October 2022, no deprivation, no cravings, no AA. I go to BBQ, holidays, bars with friends and I don't feel anything, I drink water, feel ok and I don't feel less, by the contrary .. I see them as addicted in poison as I was.. this channel was one of the channels that helped me to understand how dangerous and lab engineering alcohol is made to enslave and ruin your life. Never again
Bad things don’t always happen when I’m drinking, but for some reason every time something bad does happen to me, I just happen to be drunk... sick of it
I'm 24 and I've been drinking since the age of 12... Imagine that, 12 years of drinking. This is when I realized, nope. This stuff along with other stuff is horrible for your body. So now I'm 3 weeks sober and never felt better. Thanks for the video. Much love. A good quote I say is: If we are strong enough to reach for a bottle, we are strong enough to stop ourselves from reaching for one.
I started at 17 and i'm 25 now and I really wish nobody ever introduced me. Been trying to quit for 2 years....My current partner almost died from it! He/We (because he was doing this before we met) were killing giant bottles of Vitali every night. He's 35 and survived his coma but i'm terrified it's going to happen to me because its so hard to stop. Sorry I just used to think 17 was young but I forget those stories ("smoked cigarettes at 13"). You're a year younger than me and it really puts life into perspective....
You smarter than me, I went from 17 to just about 41 years old. I was always active always self improving always doing big things and even successful on many things. How I am still alive is past me 3 Weeks though man, thats seriously dope and worth it, you got 60 to 70 years now to crush it ^^
Alcohol was the easiest thing to quit for me. I jumped from Stage 2 to 4. There was no stage 3 for me. I've been heavy drinker for 20 years every single day but once I realized it was damaging me mentally and my loved ones I never looked back. :)
I haven't had a drink since August . I still watch this channel and can't believe I was in pretty bad shape but finally stopped. Working on my memory, health, relationships, finances,
We might be the problem but we are also the solution. There is nothing bad about anyone with any addiction. Most studies show that childhood trauma is the root of addiction. Unconditional love for ourselves is the way out to recovery 🙏🏻
Day 12 and had anxiety and multiple cravings. But had a fruit smoothie and lemon water with chamomile. It eased my anxiety, helped debloat me (I sometimes bloat horribly) and helped ease any cravings for alcohol and junk food
I'm 34 and I've been a heavy drikker for 5.5 years, and it has cost me all my friends. I've been at stage two for the last four years. This weekend I moved to stage three. I'm going to bed sober for the first time since forever.
Hi guys. I found a “placebo” cocktail helps me when I’m in a boozin’ mood and don’t want to booze. I drink tonic water and lemon - tastes just like my favorite poison, vodka tonic! It’s weird and it’s not for everyone, but it works for me!
147 days booze free, and feeling like I relate more to stage 4 most of the time. I rarely if ever feel deprived and if I ever do think like that I am able to remember the delusion. I'm feeling a lot like how I did in my mid to late teens before I regularly drank. Feeling excited and optimistic about things
I've been wanting to get sober for quite some time but I've been too scared (mainly fear of withdrawls and relapses. I've tried stopping multiple times and they've been unsuccessful.) But I've been watching your videos and I think I am finally ready to change my life.
I'm at Stage 4 or even 5. I just woke up one day and was done. It's been 40 days and I have not even been tempted a little bit, or regret quitting. I think it was more of a habit than anything (a 30 year one though). I quit smoking 20 years ago the same way. One day it seemed stupid to do it any more so I stopped.
God bless you sir this video really helped me and gave me motivation to kick this disease out of my life for good I've struggled with alcohol since I was 16 years old I'm 23 now and ready to start my new life sober God bless 🙏
Yep. Juat arrived at stage 4. Amazing clarity with no self-pity. Still nervous as to whether I will get through my first alcohol free summer for 45 years. No funds to pay for your program Leon I must delve deeply into FPT myself. I have buddy support. Tx.
10 lite beers a day. 1 per every 45 min to an hour. Occasional sip or two of liquor. Was never drunk. Lifted hard everyday and massive cardio. 20 pull up max. 80 push up max. 225lbs on bench for 6-8 reps. 12% body fat all year long. Very clean diet but for lite beer. All while consuming that much beer. This is why it was tough for me to quit. Best shape of my life. No family or work issues. Had my best income year last year. No health problems. Blood work perfect. My motivation: dump the empty calories and get to 10% body fat or less. It was the only reason I could come up with.
Towards the end I did not even enjoy the taste. I despised the taste ands forced myself, just to get my anxiety under control. Alcohol became a medication 💊 for my anxiety. The worst bit was that after every drink my anxiety became worse. This made me have to drink more and increase the alcohol intake.
Stopped yesterday, ran it out of my system that night (may not have been a good idea, but it felt right) I wasn't a heavy drinker, but and everyday drinker. I'm smoker too, which I would love to see some quit smoking vids from you, and smoking mad it harder. I think you need to take one out the get rid of the other. I've been in stage 3 for both, smoking gets me everytime, but not anymore. Tomorrow morning I'm going to wake up, change my routine, and get through the hard parts, because quitting won't kill me, but damn the cravings make it feel like it. You have to unlearn how to smoke, and deal with stress without cigarettes and as soon as you can do that you can beat the habit. Will update in a full week.
this is awesome thanks for this! I have dipped back into some unhealthy drinking habits since lockdown and I'm going to get back to a place were I can show up to a night out with a coke. Thanks for this!
Thank you for the video! Im at stage 3. So wanna hit that stage 4. My body is starting to tell me things are healthy!..and im not listening. But i definatly want to quit. I tried cutting down. Didn't work at all. I'm going to try and make day 1 today! 🤞
Thank you for your video Leon. I am at stage 3 according to your video. I have read This naked mind by Annie Grace 9 months ago and I keep relapsing sometimes when I am in company of friends ( I am university student so I have a lot of friends who drinks ). But I know that alcohol has no benefits for me and I can achieve more in my life as a sober person, so I am not losing hope. Keep up in your work! You are doing it well ;)
After trying to quit for years and trying AA and stuff I been sober for 2,749 days now and I really believe what is the major game changer is the sense of deprivation. Since I've lost the deprivation it's just been the end of it regardless. Over the years I've had roommates with alcohol never even bothered me. I even own a bottle of wine for company that I have not cracked for 3 years. 🤣 #deprivation
Never had a stage 1. Blacked out my first time drinking as a teenager. Didn't realize then that I already didn't drink like other people. Just thought it made me more "fun"
I've been sober since January 2020. I quit because my girlfriend and I were having difficulties with drinking. Her more than I. I wanted to help myself and her by quitting. She has been sober now for 7 months. Alcohol is a drag on the world and I wish it didn't exist. 🥺
I'm 28 years old, and have been drinking since i was 8. I started drinking heavily around 22, my roommate was an alcoholic, so it seemed normal. I've been deep into the bottle since 22, and just can't quit. Even knowing this will kill me, i can't stay away for long.
am not sure ... body seems to decide on my behalf without reason I change from 0 alchols drinking to binge sessions of 1 week without any reason every 2-3months. Happens to anybody ?
I got 13 pounds heavier and I'm VERY frustrated and also I'm the kind of person that can't just drink one pint and that's it. I'd rather cut it out completely, but I don't know how to deal with eating out with friends or clubbing and not getting anxious without alcohol (also not ok). But my reason is too weak and I don't get taken seriously most of the time... I get swayed so easily, I'll try to go cold turkey or else I'll start thinking again it's ok to drink one pint of beer per outing, then two, then five...
Watch the videos of this channel and realise how shit alcohol is and that you are not a slave to be addicted . You were born free. So you have the power to quit anything. Go to the BBQs, clubs and drink spiralling water with lemon, helped me a lot and now is my favourite drink. Good luck on the path
I’m still in stage 3, but want so bad in 4!!! Feels I’m missing a lot now and stay at home alone so i’ll not be triggered to drink… 🙁 I start walking and running but I’m 55 and my body hurts. What to do? I still miss drinking with friends, go to the pup and party’s… ( i drank for 40 years 😧). I hang on because I feel much better I’m fitter and my kids are so proud. I really need a change. But i don’t know what to do now.. i paint, i work, i go into nature but still miss something… can you help me with a good tip Leon? Greetings from Willeke, Holland
That idea that anyone who cannot control their alcohol consumption and slow their drinking down when ever they want to is weak willed does not have self-control is straight out of the early nineteenth century. It's an ancient and wrong idea.
Hi to whoever reads this I’m 19 years old and I feel like I’m starting to depend on alcohol to much I think I have some kind of addiction I drink every weekend like black out drink and I’ve tried to stop drinking recently but I just keep on drinking every weekend it’s the only thing I look forward to in my week but I feel like it’s just holding me back do you or anyone have any advice
Congratulations on wanting to improve yourself. You have to reject the propaganda. You can relax and have fun without alcohol. You can have a nice meal without alcohol. Millions of Hindus and Buddhists have pleasant, fun lives without alcohol. If you want to complain and moan about how bad your life is and have people say "Yes, that's awful. However, you can overcome it. Here's how I did it" you could try out AA. There is usually a selection of several different groups meeting in most cities. Visit the different groups in your town until you find a group that makes you feel comfortable. The main complaint I have heard about AA meetings in my town is that one group is dominated by heavy smokers. The air turns dark grey soon after the meeting starts.
ive drank whole adult life starting at 16 fast progressing to alcoholic by 18 im 34 now i have lost alot do to this. and not stopping it sooner ive had apber time and went back several times because thinking you can gave one is horrible idea for alcoholics but im teying to get to this i hate alcohol the way it feels smells drunk ppl i try to project positivity and drinking dont help im only 53 days sober this time but i hate it hope helps you eventually you will hate it if you keep it up but moght be to late
Your young man. Dont get caught up on it ,your relationships will hurt, your potential will hurt and your body and mind will hurt. Save your money buy a house while your young. Everything else will come kids and wife, vacations you can afford and enjoy. We all leave a footprint behind make it epic
Yes, I have own. Start to love yourself and realise that your body and mind is not a vessel to carry such poison as alcohol, this shot will bring to you only bad things
I’m on day five now. I have been a heavy drinker for twenty years now i was drinking a twelve pack + every day I was in stage three probably five years. Got trashed on Monday woke up Tuesday couldn’t even function all day said to myself I’ve had enough of this foolishness! So I told myself I’m done and I mean it. I’ve made list of future goals a list all the problems alcohol has caused me Drink well over a gallon a water a day started walking keep just as busy as possible. Been focused refuse to go back just looking ahead and and not feeling sorry for my self. I now know that alcohol is evil toxic poison and I’m not missing out on it. Stopped at a a drinking buddys house today jumped out with water in hand he looked up and said what have you gone gay on me I smiled and Said I’m done with this sh!t I will never drink again and if you don’t think it’s a problem for you take a look in the mirror and be honest with your self his jaw dropped! I sat down he drank beer and I drank water. And that didn’t bother in the least I was proud! So if you are ready it’s not even a problem.I’ve reached stage four and thank you for the video. To all those who are trying to quit don’t give up there is life after drinking!
Appreciate your enthusiasm and motivational skills but I hate hate hate when it’s like spend all this money on my program and you’ll magically be your best self ever. I wish I wasn’t being “sold” things all the time, it makes the whole video feel like a commercial. No offense to the man since I know he’s running a business and everyone needs to make money somehow. I’ll take the free advice for now and try and make it to stage 4 without paying money. I believe having healthy coping mechanisms at your disposal is just as important and can get you to stage 4.
I tend to agree with you. I also have concern that potential withdrawal can be fatal, and his stages have not been properly assessed. The cycle of change (Prochanka and Di Clemente) is the theory that is widely accepted throughout addiction and recovery services. If there’s no going back how does he explain relapse? Basically seems a way of making money from vulnerable people, in the building industry he would be called a cowboy.
I’m 70 years old and have drank alcohol since I was a kid. Looking back it cost me lots of things including at least two wife’s and countless friends. Some time ago I realised I was addicted to certain things. Food took over from Alcohol some days as did pain killers. I was looking for something but never really found it . Alcohol was always there,sometimes but not always a quick fix. What I have found out is the reason for my mood swings and behaviour was Alcohol. Decided I dident need it anymore and I don’t. It’s been hard to a degree,the actually addiction of Alcohol abuse fast approaching 60 years is strong . My journey to a better life has begun now. It’s not about how long..it’s about starting life without anything other than yourself. Wish me luck and stay safe everyone.
Good luck! I'm 50 years old.....never too late to give it up! Here's to a better life 🙂
70 is the new 50, 50 is the new 30. We can do it. Alcohol is poison.
Thank you for your story
@@MaximusLuver come on ! You can do it !
@@joannakijowska3420 let him enjoy an odd beer a neighbour of who is 96 drinks 2 cans of guinness and smokes a pack of cigatettes every day and she is always so happy
I'm at stage 4. Cold turkey since October 2022, no deprivation, no cravings, no AA. I go to BBQ, holidays, bars with friends and I don't feel anything, I drink water, feel ok and I don't feel less, by the contrary .. I see them as addicted in poison as I was.. this channel was one of the channels that helped me to understand how dangerous and lab engineering alcohol is made to enslave and ruin your life. Never again
Bad things don’t always happen when I’m drinking, but for some reason every time something bad does happen to me, I just happen to be drunk... sick of it
Yep. That alone is why i quit.
I'm 24 and I've been drinking since the age of 12... Imagine that, 12 years of drinking. This is when I realized, nope. This stuff along with other stuff is horrible for your body. So now I'm 3 weeks sober and never felt better. Thanks for the video. Much love.
A good quote I say is: If we are strong enough to reach for a bottle, we are strong enough to stop ourselves from reaching for one.
3 weeks! Legend!
Congratulations Keep up the good work
I started at 17 and i'm 25 now and I really wish nobody ever introduced me. Been trying to quit for 2 years....My current partner almost died from it! He/We (because he was doing this before we met) were killing giant bottles of Vitali every night. He's 35 and survived his coma but i'm terrified it's going to happen to me because its so hard to stop. Sorry I just used to think 17 was young but I forget those stories ("smoked cigarettes at 13"). You're a year younger than me and it really puts life into perspective....
You smarter than me, I went from 17 to just about 41 years old.
I was always active always self improving always doing big things and even successful on many things.
How I am still alive is past me
3 Weeks though man, thats seriously dope and worth it, you got 60 to 70 years now to crush it ^^
Alcohol was the easiest thing to quit for me. I jumped from Stage 2 to 4. There was no stage 3 for me.
I've been heavy drinker for 20 years every single day but once I realized it was damaging me mentally and my loved ones I never looked back. :)
Nice!!
That's the exact same stage im in bro!!! Im on day 3 of quitting 20 years of daily drinking. 🤞🤞
I haven't had a drink since August . I still watch this channel and can't believe I was in pretty bad shape but finally stopped. Working on my memory, health, relationships, finances,
We might be the problem but we are also the solution. There is nothing bad about anyone with any addiction. Most studies show that childhood trauma is the root of addiction. Unconditional love for ourselves is the way out to recovery 🙏🏻
Day 12 and had anxiety and multiple cravings. But had a fruit smoothie and lemon water with chamomile. It eased my anxiety, helped debloat me (I sometimes bloat horribly) and helped ease any cravings for alcohol and junk food
I've never had a drinking problem. Never really enjoyed drinking. But I'm here to quit anyway. Because we don't need it at all in our life.
Good stuff!
I'm 34 and I've been a heavy drikker for 5.5 years, and it has cost me all my friends.
I've been at stage two for the last four years. This weekend I moved to stage three. I'm going to bed sober for the first time since forever.
Hi guys. I found a “placebo” cocktail helps me when I’m in a boozin’ mood and don’t want to booze. I drink tonic water and lemon - tastes just like my favorite poison, vodka tonic! It’s weird and it’s not for everyone, but it works for me!
Whatever works for you!
If it helps why the hell not. May your new path in life be a good one.
Thank you!
I try to mix anything sour with anything bubble, that helps relieve craving.
Yes, I do tonic and lyme!
I'm four years sober used to vomit every morning wet the bed every night
147 days booze free, and feeling like I relate more to stage 4 most of the time. I rarely if ever feel deprived and if I ever do think like that I am able to remember the delusion. I'm feeling a lot like how I did in my mid to late teens before I regularly drank. Feeling excited and optimistic about things
I've been wanting to get sober for quite some time but I've been too scared (mainly fear of withdrawls and relapses. I've tried stopping multiple times and they've been unsuccessful.) But I've been watching your videos and I think I am finally ready to change my life.
Good to have you here brother!
I'm at Stage 4 or even 5. I just woke up one day and was done. It's been 40 days and I have not even been tempted a little bit, or regret quitting. I think it was more of a habit than anything (a 30 year one though). I quit smoking 20 years ago the same way. One day it seemed stupid to do it any more so I stopped.
God bless you sir this video really helped me and gave me motivation to kick this disease out of my life for good I've struggled with alcohol since I was 16 years old I'm 23 now and ready to start my new life sober God bless 🙏
Thanks a lot Adam!
Yep. Juat arrived at stage 4. Amazing clarity with no self-pity. Still nervous as to whether I will get through my first alcohol free summer for 45 years. No funds to pay for your program Leon I must delve deeply into FPT myself. I have buddy support. Tx.
10 lite beers a day. 1 per every 45 min to an hour. Occasional sip or two of liquor. Was never drunk. Lifted hard everyday and massive cardio. 20 pull up max. 80 push up max. 225lbs on bench for 6-8 reps. 12% body fat all year long. Very clean diet but for lite beer. All while consuming that much beer. This is why it was tough for me to quit. Best shape of my life. No family or work issues. Had my best income year last year. No health problems. Blood work perfect.
My motivation: dump the empty calories and get to 10% body fat or less. It was the only reason I could come up with.
This is a weird flex my guy but nice
Thank you. Stage 3 here. I will get to stage 4. I’ll check out your program
Towards the end I did not even enjoy the taste. I despised the taste ands forced myself, just to get my anxiety under control.
Alcohol became a medication 💊 for my anxiety.
The worst bit was that after every drink my anxiety became worse. This made me have to drink more and increase the alcohol intake.
Stopped yesterday, ran it out of my system that night (may not have been a good idea, but it felt right) I wasn't a heavy drinker, but and everyday drinker. I'm smoker too, which I would love to see some quit smoking vids from you, and smoking mad it harder. I think you need to take one out the get rid of the other. I've been in stage 3 for both, smoking gets me everytime, but not anymore. Tomorrow morning I'm going to wake up, change my routine, and get through the hard parts, because quitting won't kill me, but damn the cravings make it feel like it. You have to unlearn how to smoke, and deal with stress without cigarettes and as soon as you can do that you can beat the habit. Will update in a full week.
After a long and painful shadow work I realise why... very enlighten video everybody must a watch very well done thank you Leon👍
Glad you found it helpful 🔥
this is one of your best ones
this is awesome thanks for this! I have dipped back into some unhealthy drinking habits since lockdown and I'm going to get back to a place were I can show up to a night out with a coke. Thanks for this!
Really great video. And congrats to you for all your life changes and beautiful new life!
Thank you for the video! Im at stage 3. So wanna hit that stage 4. My body is starting to tell me things are healthy!..and im not listening. But i definatly want to quit. I tried cutting down. Didn't work at all. I'm going to try and make day 1 today! 🤞
Congratulations on improving yourself. Keep on working at improving yourself.
Thank you for your video Leon. I am at stage 3 according to your video. I have read This naked mind by Annie Grace 9 months ago and I keep relapsing sometimes when I am in company of friends ( I am university student so I have a lot of friends who drinks ). But I know that alcohol has no benefits for me and I can achieve more in my life as a sober person, so I am not losing hope.
Keep up in your work! You are doing it well ;)
Keep on trying Filip. Some people have to start and stop and start several times before the message sinks in.
A video that really lays it out. Immensely valuable. Shockingly insightful.
After trying to quit for years and trying AA and stuff I been sober for 2,749 days now and I really believe what is the major game changer is the sense of deprivation. Since I've lost the deprivation it's just been the end of it regardless. Over the years I've had roommates with alcohol never even bothered me. I even own a bottle of wine for company that I have not cracked for 3 years. 🤣
#deprivation
Thank you my friend. Very helpful✌️💙🦋
Never had a stage 1. Blacked out my first time drinking as a teenager. Didn't realize then that I already didn't drink like other people. Just thought it made me more "fun"
You are very right. Stage 3 point 4...for me
I really want to sip another bottle , but when I realize I wont get anything but only lose money in clubs Russia , so stay sober
Alcohol is the worst way u can waste money.
Nothing good comes from drinking alcohol.
@@anthonywhite9912 да Я просто знаком с Нормально девушки в клубе ну не купил агого
Great video Leon 😊 Carrie
Alcohol is a hell of a drug when it digs its claws in. 7 days sober. Most withdraw symptoms are gone. Started work sover October.
I've been sober since January 2020.
I quit because my girlfriend and I were having difficulties with drinking. Her more than I. I wanted to help myself and her by quitting. She has been sober now for 7 months. Alcohol is a drag on the world and I wish it didn't exist. 🥺
Thank you sir. Everything you say is on point!
Chad Owens cheers brother! Glad you liked it
A very very good video. Compliments Leon! Keep up the good work.
Cheers Brede! Took a while to make that’s for sure!
47 binge drinker 26 years of it 3 months feel better done 5 months before but just dont want it now.
I'm 28 years old, and have been drinking since i was 8. I started drinking heavily around 22, my roommate was an alcoholic, so it seemed normal. I've been deep into the bottle since 22, and just can't quit. Even knowing this will kill me, i can't stay away for long.
Join the program and understand it is a poison, it is quite literally and scientifically a poison. I'm 27 and starting today. You can do it
Stay sober , workout get fit and six figures , Russian models comes
And Brazilian??
am not sure ... body seems to decide on my behalf without reason I change from 0 alchols drinking to binge sessions of 1 week without any reason every 2-3months. Happens to anybody ?
Awesome video Leon ☺️
Thanks a lot Sarah!
Im stuck in stage 3.... help!
I’ve arrived in stage 4 but damn these cravings
Great vid Leon - I’m on day 77! Thanks for helping
Hi James need your advice how to be sober please
Keep it up!
Good job Bro..good motivacion
Thank you so much 😀
Last 6 days and caved yesterday. I don't think I can do it. I was proper desperate for a beer yesterday 😢 I don't know how I'm going to do this 😢
Keep focusing on First Principles. Alcohol is POISON. The penny will drop eventually!
Hi leon great video so educational keep up.
very amazing and informative video. I love your videos.
I got 13 pounds heavier and I'm VERY frustrated and also I'm the kind of person that can't just drink one pint and that's it.
I'd rather cut it out completely, but I don't know how to deal with eating out with friends or clubbing and not getting anxious without alcohol (also not ok).
But my reason is too weak and I don't get taken seriously most of the time... I get swayed so easily, I'll try to go cold turkey or else I'll start thinking again it's ok to drink one pint of beer per outing, then two, then five...
Watch the videos of this channel and realise how shit alcohol is and that you are not a slave to be addicted . You were born free. So you have the power to quit anything. Go to the BBQs, clubs and drink spiralling water with lemon, helped me a lot and now is my favourite drink. Good luck on the path
I LOVE your videos!! Thank yo so much Leon!!❤
I’m still in stage 3, but want so bad in 4!!! Feels I’m missing a lot now and stay at home alone so i’ll not be triggered to drink… 🙁 I start walking and running but I’m 55 and my body hurts. What to do? I still miss drinking with friends, go to the pup and party’s… ( i drank for 40 years 😧). I hang on because I feel much better I’m fitter and my kids are so proud. I really need a change. But i don’t know what to do now.. i paint, i work, i go into nature but still miss something… can you help me with a good tip Leon? Greetings from Willeke, Holland
Hey Leon you’re channel is great man. Thank you for what you do and I’m sure growth is coming your way!
Appreciate that my man!
Day 2 for me today:)
Thanks Leon great
Thank you so much Leon!!
Normal drinkers are baffling.
Because of you, there may be a breakthrough.
Appreciate that!
That idea that anyone who cannot control their alcohol consumption and slow their drinking down when ever they want to is weak willed does not have self-control is straight out of the early nineteenth century. It's an ancient and wrong idea.
Hi to whoever reads this I’m 19 years old and I feel like I’m starting to depend on alcohol to much I think I have some kind of addiction I drink every weekend like black out drink and I’ve tried to stop drinking recently but I just keep on drinking every weekend it’s the only thing I look forward to in my week but I feel like it’s just holding me back do you or anyone have any advice
Keep watching the videos brother!
Congratulations on wanting to improve yourself. You have to reject the propaganda. You can relax and have fun without alcohol. You can have a nice meal without alcohol. Millions of Hindus and Buddhists have pleasant, fun lives without alcohol. If you want to complain and moan about how bad your life is and have people say "Yes, that's awful. However, you can overcome it. Here's how I did it" you could try out AA. There is usually a selection of several different groups meeting in most cities. Visit the different groups in your town until you find a group that makes you feel comfortable. The main complaint I have heard about AA meetings in my town is that one group is dominated by heavy smokers. The air turns dark grey soon after the meeting starts.
ive drank whole adult life starting at 16 fast progressing to alcoholic by 18 im 34 now i have lost alot do to this. and not stopping it sooner ive had apber time and went back several times because thinking you can gave one is horrible idea for alcoholics but im teying to get to this i hate alcohol the way it feels smells drunk ppl i try to project positivity and drinking dont help im only 53 days sober this time but i hate it hope helps you eventually you will hate it if you keep it up but moght be to late
Your young man. Dont get caught up on it ,your relationships will hurt, your potential will hurt and your body and mind will hurt. Save your money buy a house while your young. Everything else will come kids and wife, vacations you can afford and enjoy. We all leave a footprint behind make it epic
Yes, I have own. Start to love yourself and realise that your body and mind is not a vessel to carry such poison as alcohol, this shot will bring to you only bad things
The picture of what was my favorite 🍺 on the thumbnail...
I love your videos Leon, thank u so much for sharing this with us
Do you have the 4 stages in a written format
I do not Darren! This one was more "off the cuff". Some videos are in written format, and can be found on www.soberclear.com/blog
Was in stage 4 and fell back to stage 2. :(
great vid bloke
I feel like I have to mourn the loss of my relationship with alcohol, is that healthy?
NO. It means you dont believe its POISON. Would u miss not drinking bleach anymore? Of course not. Back to the drawing board buddy!! First Principles!
I would say I'm stage 3
Dang first view and comment! Thank you for making this video!!
Haha no worries! Glad you enjoyed it!
So true 😕
Thanks Leon
No worries at all!
Nice one...bye beer
Did you say you threw up blood on your Mac book?
You bet
Oh my God 😱😢😖
I’m on day five now. I have been a heavy drinker for twenty years now i was drinking a twelve pack + every day I was in stage three probably five years. Got trashed on Monday woke up Tuesday couldn’t even function all day said to myself I’ve had enough of this foolishness! So I told myself I’m done and I mean it. I’ve made list of future goals a list all the problems alcohol has caused me Drink well over a gallon a water a day started walking keep just as busy as possible. Been focused refuse to go back just looking ahead and and not feeling sorry for my self. I now know that alcohol is evil toxic poison and I’m not missing out on it. Stopped at a a drinking buddys house today jumped out with water in hand he looked up and said what have you gone gay on me I smiled and Said I’m done with this sh!t I will never drink again and if you don’t think it’s a problem for you take a look in the mirror and be honest with your self his jaw dropped! I sat down he drank beer and I drank water. And that didn’t bother in the least I was proud! So if you are ready it’s not even a problem.I’ve reached stage four and thank you for the video. To all those who are trying to quit don’t give up there is life after drinking!
Day 6:)
If I was rich I'd join your program:(
Basically Allen Carr's easyway to beating addiction. Not judging.
Allen Carr helped, but I still had to hit rock bottom. Reading the AA big book helped too.
I’m stage 2.5
I feel ya!
Stages of quitting ? or stages of drinking?
Appreciate your enthusiasm and motivational skills but I hate hate hate when it’s like spend all this money on my program and you’ll magically be your best self ever. I wish I wasn’t being “sold” things all the time, it makes the whole video feel like a commercial. No offense to the man since I know he’s running a business and everyone needs to make money somehow. I’ll take the free advice for now and try and make it to stage 4 without paying money. I believe having healthy coping mechanisms at your disposal is just as important and can get you to stage 4.
I tend to agree with you. I also have concern that potential withdrawal can be fatal, and his stages have not been properly assessed. The cycle of change (Prochanka and Di Clemente) is the theory that is widely accepted throughout addiction and recovery services. If there’s no going back how does he explain relapse? Basically seems a way of making money from vulnerable people, in the building industry he would be called a cowboy.
Now I am at a Russian club , really want to sip but nope
Be careful. Don't put yourself in dangerous situations where it is so easy to make a painful mistake.
@@gwillis01 I totally understand , I am intelligent man who never make same mistake twice , always better my social circles
AA DOESNT WORK
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