Nigel Gibson I absolutely am! I hit 60 days last Thursday. My life has gotten so much better! Life still throws curve balls but I am so happy that I do not have to drink over everything. It feels so good on this side of the fence!
After dozens of failed attempts, I finally broke my sobriety down into “one day at a time” and that’s how I’m 518 days sober as of today! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Congratulations to you and everyone who has been able to break their addiction... Love and strength to those still trying....
@@positivelypresent thankyou hoping that i can surpass this situation for better life and better me without memory fog this is my nine days being sober and still counting 😇 by the way ur beautiful
@@ProactiveResilience thankyou hoping that I can surpass this situation because alcohol ruin my life it gives me memory fog, and stupid behaviours sometimes and poor decision making that's why i will terminate alcohol in my entire life because its futile its my 9 days being sober and still fighting by the way ur beautiful 😇
325 days sober... I can now actually go out a and not feel triggered... I can even talk to people without getting drunk first. And I have fun without bad consequences the day after.
I quit almost 7 years ago , i quit on my own and it was not easy but long overdue ...Good video ! A lot of my success has come from me keeping myself busy with hobbies and projects , i love to feel productive
5 months sober!!! You were the first sober person I listened to!!!! Now I have a network of sober people around!!! THANKS! After 5 months I relate so much more with all your "lessons" Don't dwell on the past, but do not forget it either... I wrote down all my major disasters while drinking... so I'll never forget them. UPDATE: 7 MONTHS. Had my first sober summer holiday!
I suffered from a stroke recently after 24 years of substance abuse including heavy drinking and hard recreational drugs. It was a miracle I left the hospital with only minor affects and I promised myself that night that I needed to change my life. I have been 5 weeks sober since the day I was emitted to the ER.
Michael Davis Thanks - it was described by the doctors as cryptogenic meaning they weren't able to identify the exact physical cause (like blood pressure levels, cholesterol, etc). After a candid discussion with them about my past and existing lifestyle the consensus was that it was due to my 20+ years of smoking, decades of heavy drinking (often binges at a time), and pretty frequent use of cocaine and period use of estacy. It doesn't sound like we have similar lifestyles but let my words be a lesson for you to dodge that bullet before it happens to you. It's certainly not something you would wish on anyone so while I don't know You, do what you can to make the lifestyle changes your need man. Hope that helps.
Word of warning. I had a stroke in year 2000 drinking too much gin in Hong Kong. My sobriety didn't last. Easy to start again so like all these sites will tell you need support to continue to be sober. You cannot do it by yourself. Find the support you like, AA etc.
Alcohol is the great deceiver, it gives the illusion that it is relaxing, calming, rewarding and empowering but it isn't any of these things. There are no pluses to drinking all it will do is take everything away from you and leave you with an emptiness that can only be replenished with more alcohol.
DC Hyden l aggree with you,the craving fades to 0,l dont drink,smoke,or take drugs.think of your first 16 years ,you were totally clean fit happy without drugs etc.now think who gains by selling the public these addictions,not the public
One year sober, zero alcohol. 5/20/2020 going strong with YAHWEH support, strenght and guidence in prayer with all of you beautiful sober people, God speed...! I will edit my profile soon just want you to have an idea what alcohol does to you.
Hello. Today Is my 1, 1/2 year sober. And I bought myself an OnePlus 7 pro. And it's fun! I enjoy being okay, for me alcohol is a terrible experience. It Nick my mind over to destruction of my life in all aspects. The list is long!! Greetings from Sweden Regina.
Congratulations on your years of soberiety. I am coming up to four years and fortunately have no triggers. Obsession with drinking (I.e.triggers) does go away with the right program. My obsession was removed from me six months in to my soberiety. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you for this. Been struggling trying to get sober for the last 1 1/2 years and was sober from kratom and alcohol for 7 weeks and relapsed for the last 2. Been really in the dumps the last few days and lost/concerned for my future, but I know if I keep trying I’m going to nail it and things will get better one day and this helped remind me of that, so thank you again 🙏
The focus on not doing it today really worked wonders for me when I was going through nicotine withdrawal. The thought of never being allowed to smoke again felt oppressive and really stressed me out but I was able to let it go and just focus on not smoking on that very day which was so much easier.
Thanks sis! I am 35 days sober. Channels like yours inspire me to be more open about my addiction and sobriety. Finding courage to post a video with my own story to maybe help others, like you! Subscribed ☺️
You are wonderful and you are doing so well. I understand everything you've said and I just want to say.....I hope you have a great life...... you are absolutely doing the right thing and something has just come to me...... I'm adhd.... and I found that concentrating on my emotions staying on a relatively stable plateau is a key factor. And from what you say and the way you are saying it... it sounds like you're doing that. Thankyou for your honestly I really like it
Wow, loved this video, everything that was said makes so much sense and I can relate to. Triggers and one day at a time is what mostly stood out for me. I had amazing times on triple vodkas and red bull, but also crashed my Bmw through a house wall and nearly ended up in their swimming pool. And no, insurance didn't pay, I was wasted. Currently in AA, really enjoying and loving sobriety. Do what works for you, good luck and much love to all 💖
Almost a year and a half sober and whilst it's wonderful and has been life-changing, I still find the choice to stay sober a difficult one to make, especially during the festive period. Thank you for this video and your words, I often come back to it to feel less alone when I'm struggling. Thank you :)
Helen Fisher You’re welcome! The holidays are definitely some of the hardest parts, even for me, 9 1/2 years in. I have a video on staying sober during the holidays that you might like! Stay strong!!
I've never been a drinker, but my husband is a recovering alcoholic. This video was inspiring period! Congratulations on your sobriety and thank you for giving me a little more insight into some of the issues he is still struggling and dealing with. Thank you for sharing your journey with us Dani!
Saying I’ve watched thousands of these is def an exaggeration. I have watched hundreds. Never really said “let me put these vids on for help”. I like listening to stories and stories of people overcoming addictions are some of my favorites. I’m fighting a heroin addiction myself so I can relate. Normal lay down. Pushed play on this one. Sounded interesting like most, alittle worried about the length at first. As soon as you started on “step 1” you snapped me out of my cloud. If not the best I’ve seen then def top 3. Bless you. Still on lesson 4, gonna have to rewind a little but that’s kool. I knew all these but the way you put it woke something in me. I love you. Thank you
The difference is with nicotine it’s almost a guaranteed addiction and with alcohol a good deal of people can stop at 1-2 drinks. I have worse problems than alcoholism anyway but have never had a problem with alcohol.
Thank you for sharing, I have always gone through bouts of sobriety but am kicking alcohol for good. Over 4 months sober--it helps to keep plenty of non-alcoholic beverages in my fridge [Canada Dry, Fresca, Clear American] so that I'm never thirsty! Rediscovering my love of making music to keep myself occupied when not working 60 hours a week.
great video i've been sober for about 3 months now and truly never felt better. the hardest part is giving up "friends" who you only interact with in the types of situations where drugs and/or alcohol are involved. some will understand and be happy for you others will try to peer pressure you into falling back into your old ways. those are the ones you must cut out in order to be successful with sobriety.
I'm almost going on 4 years sober! The First years were so hard!😭 but it's getting easier for me. Of course there is bad days. But there is way more good days
Well I’m not tempted anymore. Drinking repulses me! I’m so happy for you. Drinking is always here and what helps me is staying away from drinkers which is most of America so I would go into the woods to get away from that life style . Love her!
Finally 1 year sober!!!! I can say (always one day at a time) that I sort of got this!!! You were one of the first that inspired me!!! Thanks and Happy new Year!
Congratulations that's awesome so many people don't understand how fast time goes by, just know my head is absolutely off to you much respect and thank you for all you do!!
This is the 6th day of my sobriety and i know its what i need to do. Feel strong. Dont want it anymore. Feel inspired by so many stories on youtube with sobriety especially yours. Thank you for sharing!xox
Sharleen Duplessis That’s amazing!! The beginning is tough, but it does get easier. You’re making a good choice and it’s a perfect way to start off a new decade! Keep going!!
Im 97 days sober. Im not a alcoholic, but my dad was ( he is dead) and my mother is alcoholic. I just dont want to be a fuckup like they was/are. Great video!
Speaking from experience, our focus cannot be “not drinking”! That is living in the problem. The compulsion, or temptation to drink will be replaced by the development of a spiritual condition. In other words, “getting outside of ourselves”. Alcohol is NOT the root problem, I am! After almost twenty six years of continuous sobriety “drinking” is not a part of my consciousness. Why?...because I live in the “solution”! Best wishes!
Thanks Dani, it's great to listen to you sharing your experiences. I'm 5 months in, and the advice about reminding myself why I enjoy sobriety, like waking up with a clear head each morning, and why I'm actively choosing it again today, and not romanticising my drinking past, really resonates with me. Many thanks once again. :-)
Very sound advice and points. I've been sober for 5 days now and I am not drinking this Christmas Eve or New Years Eve. I have been a "BEER DRINKER" for 30 years and my life is a complete mess now. I can sense death right around the corner. Glad I found your channel. Really enjoyed listening to you.
Thank you so much for sharing this!! I'm struggling with a long term addiction to alcohol and I love to hear other peoples' recovery stories and methods.
Great video! All 6 reasons are something I expected. I am 18 months sober and can relate to everything you said. The biggest thing I had to learn when getting sober was that alcohol was bringing nothing positive to my life. Everything I was doing could be accomplished without alcohol and nothing would be taken from the situation. Once I accepted that, it was much easier to stop. Congratulations on 6 years (hopefully it is 9 years now!)!!! It is also so true to just take it one day at a time. One step seems like nothing, but string together a thousand steps and you've gone somewhere. :)
Lost almost every drinking buddy I had. When you quit and people know you think you have a problem they have to look at themselves and they have been drinking rite next to you!
I appreciate this video so much. I swear that everything you said was me to a T. Every single thing. Soo this is extremely helpful. Thank you for opening up..this video deserves so many more likes.
Sobriety: "lots of loneliness" "lots of cravings" "isolation" "lost friends" "you have to decline things" "no outlet for emotions" "scarily real" "still a challenge" "no escape" "very hard" "gotta learn how to cope" "you will be surrounded by triggers" "feel like I'm missing out" "you may need to walk out of weddings". How about an alternative...moderation. No buying booze to bring home. I repeat, no buying alcohol to bring home. If you're out with friends, have one, or two. . At a wedding? Have a drink. At home alone? NO drinking. Sunday afternoon watching Netflix? No drinking. Friend comes over and brings a bottle of wine...have a glass -- whatever is leftover, they bring with them
When i get home from work I drank 6 to 8 beers every night while cooking meals for wife and kids and house work. I'm now 45 and very fit for my age but started to put on weight so I stopped drinking harder than I thought feel great now fit again.
i drink alone without anyone noticing... and all bad things happened is when i was sober... and to the point where i can drink 0,7 liter wodka bottle a day and no one notice it. separate it in 3 parts 7 shots in morning, 7 during lunch, and at night, and then hide the empty bottle, and opening new one next day.
@@positivelypresent Thanks!!!! what's helping a lot is taking it slow, not thinking about the overwhelming goal of NEVER and I agree, "trying to drown the sorrows" and ending up worse is doing it for me. It's not fun anymore.
First week done. Easier than I thought. I have had to read, listen to podcasts, your videos, and endure 1 more or less hard craving moment, which lasted 30 mins, but otherwise fine!
Wow, thank you for this Frank and honest video. I'm only 3 months in and the honeymoon is over, it's become real. But I have to do this or I will utterly destroy my life but I do miss it. You've given me strength today, thank you. How are you, are you still sober?
Don't need to cross your fingers, just don't put the alcohol into your body.... I'm 48 now and I only gave up now after wanting to for 20 years because I never fully committed to stopping. Wish you well.
Peter Thomas It’ll definitely be different once the pubs open, but you can do it!! It’s been almost 10 years for me now, and if I can do it, you can too! 🙌🏻☺️
Just hit my first year without alcohol. Never going back. You can do it too!
Day 2 sober from 21 years of drinking..... Got to start somewhere
Camojeepguy Yes!! Hopefully you’re still hanging in there. Every day is a good day to start my over!
Yes I am! It was a little bit of an emotional roller coaster starting out, but I am still here and doing well! :)
Nigel Gibson I absolutely am! I hit 60 days last Thursday. My life has gotten so much better! Life still throws curve balls but I am so happy that I do not have to drink over everything. It feels so good on this side of the fence!
@@camojeepguy6606 Great stuff! Well done man and welcome to the club!
The first week sucks .
Be gentle and whatever else makes you happy.
I'm on day 19 it just keeps getti my better.
After dozens of failed attempts, I finally broke my sobriety down into “one day at a time” and that’s how I’m 518 days sober as of today! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Congratulations to you and everyone who has been able to break their addiction... Love and strength to those still trying....
Ive been drinking alcohol for 7 years and im 21years old its my 6 days being sober today pray for me😇
Magnus Juan You’ve got this!!! 🙌🏻 It’s not easy, but it gets easier!
You got this!!!
@@positivelypresent thankyou hoping that i can surpass this situation for better life and better me without memory fog this is my nine days being sober and still counting 😇 by the way ur beautiful
@@ProactiveResilience thankyou hoping that I can surpass this situation because alcohol ruin my life it gives me memory fog, and stupid behaviours sometimes and poor decision making that's why i will terminate alcohol in my entire life because its futile its my 9 days being sober and still fighting by the way ur beautiful 😇
Praying for you, Juan.
325 days sober... I can now actually go out a and not feel triggered... I can even talk to people without getting drunk first. And I have fun without bad consequences the day after.
Will Neverforgets So amazing!!! 😀
I quit almost 7 years ago , i quit on my own and it was not easy but long overdue ...Good video ! A lot of my success has come from me keeping myself busy with hobbies and projects , i love to feel productive
I quit 8 years ago the best best thing I ever did
3 months sober and feeling great without it. Can't wait till 1year is up.
5 months,,,,,all good..
Anthony White That’s amazing!! Keep going! 😀
Hello everyone 🖐️, today 2 years 5 months 4 days, thank you and my higher power 😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗
5 months sober!!! You were the first sober person I listened to!!!! Now I have a network of sober people around!!! THANKS! After 5 months I relate so much more with all your "lessons" Don't dwell on the past, but do not forget it either... I wrote down all my major disasters while drinking... so I'll never forget them. UPDATE: 7 MONTHS. Had my first sober summer holiday!
Will Neverforgets 🙌🏻 That’s so awesome!! Congrats! So glad this video helped.
@@positivelypresent It still does. I watch it every now and then... :-)
I suffered from a stroke recently after 24 years of substance abuse including heavy drinking and hard recreational drugs. It was a miracle I left the hospital with only minor affects and I promised myself that night that I needed to change my life. I have been 5 weeks sober since the day I was emitted to the ER.
Michael Davis Thanks - it was described by the doctors as cryptogenic meaning they weren't able to identify the exact physical cause (like blood pressure levels, cholesterol, etc). After a candid discussion with them about my past and existing lifestyle the consensus was that it was due to my 20+ years of smoking, decades of heavy drinking (often binges at a time), and pretty frequent use of cocaine and period use of estacy. It doesn't sound like we have similar lifestyles but let my words be a lesson for you to dodge that bullet before it happens to you. It's certainly not something you would wish on anyone so while I don't know You, do what you can to make the lifestyle changes your need man. Hope that helps.
Michael Davis sorry meant it *DOES* sound like we have similar lifestyles
How are you doing? :)
Word of warning. I had a stroke in year 2000 drinking too much gin in Hong Kong. My sobriety didn't last. Easy to start again so like all these sites will tell you need support to continue to be sober. You cannot do it by yourself. Find the support you like, AA etc.
Alcohol is the great deceiver, it gives the illusion that it is relaxing, calming, rewarding and empowering but it isn't any of these things. There are no pluses to drinking all it will do is take everything away from you and leave you with an emptiness that can only be replenished with more alcohol.
Sober is Soo much better. Congrats and good luck on your journey.
I think it goes get easier as time goes by.
DC Hyden l aggree with you,the craving fades to 0,l dont drink,smoke,or take drugs.think of your first 16 years ,you were totally clean fit happy without drugs etc.now think who gains by selling the public these addictions,not the public
I agree! Sober guy here too, it's the best!
This video is one of the first things that kickstarted my sobriety, today 1,000 days ago!!! Thanks!!!! You were an inspiration!!!
You’re welcome! So proud of you!!
I have been sober 4 years and love the effect and am happy without drink
One year sober, zero alcohol. 5/20/2020 going strong with YAHWEH support, strenght and guidence in prayer with all of you beautiful sober people, God speed...! I will edit my profile soon just want you to have an idea what alcohol does to you.
feels great right!?
@@SamuelGegen Great, energised mind is super clear. I can actually make clear decisions without regrets in the morning.
8.5 Months and counting! Never thought I'd get this far. Being Sober is becoming a part of me! Thanks!!!
Will Neverforgets Yay, Will!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 So happy for you!
Hello. Today Is my 1, 1/2 year sober. And I bought myself an OnePlus 7 pro. And it's fun! I enjoy being okay, for me alcohol is a terrible experience. It Nick my mind over to destruction of my life in all aspects. The list is long!! Greetings from Sweden Regina.
Congratulations on your years of soberiety. I am coming up to four years and fortunately have no triggers. Obsession with drinking (I.e.triggers) does go away with the right program. My obsession was removed from me six months in to my soberiety. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you for this. Been struggling trying to get sober for the last 1 1/2 years and was sober from kratom and alcohol for 7 weeks and relapsed for the last 2. Been really in the dumps the last few days and lost/concerned for my future, but I know if I keep trying I’m going to nail it and things will get better one day and this helped remind me of that, so thank you again 🙏
Don’t give up!! You got this!
The focus on not doing it today really worked wonders for me when I was going through nicotine withdrawal. The thought of never being allowed to smoke again felt oppressive and really stressed me out but I was able to let it go and just focus on not smoking on that very day which was so much easier.
Thanks sis! I am 35 days sober. Channels like yours inspire me to be more open about my addiction and sobriety. Finding courage to post a video with my own story to maybe help others, like you!
Subscribed ☺️
Paunchy Peach You got this!! Keep going!
watch Wes watson he'll scare you into sobriety
You are wonderful and you are doing so well. I understand everything you've said and I just want to say.....I hope you have a great life...... you are absolutely doing the right thing and something has just come to me...... I'm adhd.... and I found that concentrating on my emotions staying on a relatively stable plateau is a key factor. And from what you say and the way you are saying it... it sounds like you're doing that. Thankyou for your honestly I really like it
Wow, loved this video, everything that was said makes so much sense and I can relate to. Triggers and one day at a time is what mostly stood out for me. I had amazing times on triple vodkas and red bull, but also crashed my Bmw through a house wall and nearly ended up in their swimming pool. And no, insurance didn't pay, I was wasted. Currently in AA, really enjoying and loving sobriety. Do what works for you, good luck and much love to all 💖
Almost a year and a half sober and whilst it's wonderful and has been life-changing, I still find the choice to stay sober a difficult one to make, especially during the festive period. Thank you for this video and your words, I often come back to it to feel less alone when I'm struggling. Thank you :)
Helen Fisher You’re welcome! The holidays are definitely some of the hardest parts, even for me, 9 1/2 years in. I have a video on staying sober during the holidays that you might like! Stay strong!!
Great job sunshine I really appreciate you and your efforts. Well be 35 years for me August 3rd !
I've never been a drinker, but my husband is a recovering alcoholic. This video was inspiring period! Congratulations on your sobriety and thank you for giving me a little more insight into some of the issues he is still struggling and dealing with. Thank you for sharing your journey with us Dani!
Saying I’ve watched thousands of these is def an exaggeration. I have watched hundreds. Never really said “let me put these vids on for help”. I like listening to stories and stories of people overcoming addictions are some of my favorites. I’m fighting a heroin addiction myself so I can relate. Normal lay down. Pushed play on this one. Sounded interesting like most, alittle worried about the length at first. As soon as you started on “step 1” you snapped me out of my cloud. If not the best I’ve seen then def top 3. Bless you. Still on lesson 4, gonna have to rewind a little but that’s kool. I knew all these but the way you put it woke something in me. I love you. Thank you
I hope that in the future drinking will eventually become what smoking cigarettes is now.
Alex Finn That would be something... hard to imagine, but anything’s possible!
The difference is with nicotine it’s almost a guaranteed addiction and with alcohol a good deal of people can stop at 1-2 drinks. I have worse problems than alcoholism anyway but have never had a problem with alcohol.
Thank you for sharing, I have always gone through bouts of sobriety but am kicking alcohol for good. Over 4 months sober--it helps to keep plenty of non-alcoholic beverages in my fridge [Canada Dry, Fresca, Clear American] so that I'm never thirsty! Rediscovering my love of making music to keep myself occupied when not working 60 hours a week.
great video i've been sober for about 3 months now and truly never felt better. the hardest part is giving up "friends" who you only interact with in the types of situations where drugs and/or alcohol are involved. some will understand and be happy for you others will try to peer pressure you into falling back into your old ways. those are the ones you must cut out in order to be successful with sobriety.
I'm almost going on 4 years sober! The First years were so hard!😭 but it's getting easier for me. Of course there is bad days. But there is way more good days
Denise Arambulo Awesome!! 🙌🏻 There are always some tough days but sooo many more good! You should be proud!
@positivelypresent 4months sober here and your 10 years sober today. One day I will there 🙂
Well I’m not tempted anymore. Drinking repulses me! I’m so happy for you. Drinking is always here and what helps me is staying away from drinkers which is most of America so I would go into the woods to get away from that life style . Love her!
Day 2 sober.. and I really enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing.
amerudi111 You’re welcome! Keep going!! You can do it!!
Finally 1 year sober!!!! I can say (always one day at a time) that I sort of got this!!! You were one of the first that inspired me!!! Thanks and Happy new Year!
Will Neverforgets That is amazing!!! Congrats on one year! 😀 What a great start to a new decade!
Thank you for sharing your journey. This video should have more views! What an inspiring, courageous piece.
I just celebrated 5 years, congratulations
Thank you for sharing
Congrats!!
I have learned with triggers that H.A.l.T
works...
Hungry, angry, lonely, tired
Always checking on these to avoid these triggers
Congratulations that's awesome so many people don't understand how fast time goes by, just know my head is absolutely off to you much respect and thank you for all you do!!
This is the 6th day of my sobriety and i know its what i need to do. Feel strong. Dont want it anymore. Feel inspired by so many stories on youtube with sobriety especially yours. Thank you for sharing!xox
Sharleen Duplessis That’s amazing!! The beginning is tough, but it does get easier. You’re making a good choice and it’s a perfect way to start off a new decade! Keep going!!
Im 97 days sober. Im not a alcoholic, but my dad was ( he is dead) and my mother is alcoholic. I just dont want to be a fuckup like they was/are. Great video!
Speaking from experience, our focus cannot be “not drinking”! That is living in the problem. The compulsion, or temptation to drink will be replaced by the development of a spiritual condition. In other words, “getting outside of ourselves”. Alcohol is NOT the root problem, I am! After almost twenty six years of continuous sobriety “drinking” is not a part of my consciousness. Why?...because I live in the “solution”! Best wishes!
Thanks Dani, it's great to listen to you sharing your experiences. I'm 5 months in, and the advice about reminding myself why I enjoy sobriety, like waking up with a clear head each morning, and why I'm actively choosing it again today, and not romanticising my drinking past, really resonates with me. Many thanks once again. :-)
You’re welcome! So glad this video is helpful! Keep going!! 🙌🏻
Very sound advice and points. I've been sober for 5 days now and I am not drinking this Christmas Eve or New Years Eve. I have been a "BEER DRINKER" for 30 years and my life is a complete mess now. I can sense death right around the corner. Glad I found your channel. Really enjoyed listening to you.
Thank you so much for sharing this!! I'm struggling with a long term addiction to alcohol and I love to hear other peoples' recovery stories and methods.
You're welcome! I'm so happy you found this video and I hope it helped in some way!
You sound and look fresh... Well done. I've decided at 37 to go sober and give up cigarettes :)
5 weeks in and my new addiction is apparently these 'I quit drinking' videos ha ha
Hope you're doing well.
I'm glad i didn't have to go through the rough patch before i learned this. Thanks for the video :)
GargaGaming you’re welcome!
Thank you so much for this! I am just starting a path of sobriety and this video is very inspiring!
Sassy Jane You’re welcome! You can do it! 🙌🏻💛
So wise and true. Many thanks for sharing :)
Great video! All 6 reasons are something I expected. I am 18 months sober and can relate to everything you said. The biggest thing I had to learn when getting sober was that alcohol was bringing nothing positive to my life. Everything I was doing could be accomplished without alcohol and nothing would be taken from the situation. Once I accepted that, it was much easier to stop. Congratulations on 6 years (hopefully it is 9 years now!)!!! It is also so true to just take it one day at a time. One step seems like nothing, but string together a thousand steps and you've gone somewhere. :)
Ninja1980 9 years and counting! 🙌🏻 Congrats on 18 months!!
thank you so very much for this video I will continue to listen to this for rest of my life, soooooo much good stuff in this short video wow!
Wonderful -- thank you for sharing your experience and insights -- so brave and very much appreciated!
Good lessons! 👌🏼 Thanks for sharing! I'm loving your videos!
I hope your still sober love!
I am! 10 years this past July!
Who is watching this in 2020? Who knew this woman would be helping people 4 years into the future?
J ABRAMS so glad it’s helping!
@@positivelypresent it definitely is!! Stay sober, positive, and beautiful! :)
awesome! Congrats and great perspective and encouragement. Thank you!!!
Just checking in: Almost 3 years now!!!!
Lost almost every drinking buddy I had. When you quit and people know you think you have a problem they have to look at themselves and they have been drinking rite next to you!
I appreciate this video so much. I swear that everything you said was me to a T. Every single thing. Soo this is extremely helpful. Thank you for opening up..this video deserves so many more likes.
Congratulations and thank you for your useful info!
Great video. Also minute 6:00 that cute dog digging the couch is so funny.
"The more your practice feeling the more you realise feelings come and go"
Thank’s for sharing. All the best and continue to prosper👍
Like the junk food tip; somtimes alcohol's not the only thing that can cause imbalance, but it still garners bad press with the police.
Thanks for sharing your story! Sober guy here too.
Living my best sober life! Don’t miss it.
Summer Taylor Awesome!!
I'm so glad I found this video! So much truth.
Thank u
Sobriety: "lots of loneliness" "lots of cravings" "isolation" "lost friends" "you have to decline things" "no outlet for emotions" "scarily real" "still a challenge" "no escape" "very hard" "gotta learn how to cope" "you will be surrounded by triggers" "feel like I'm missing out" "you may need to walk out of weddings". How about an alternative...moderation. No buying booze to bring home. I repeat, no buying alcohol to bring home. If you're out with friends, have one, or two. . At a wedding? Have a drink. At home alone? NO drinking. Sunday afternoon watching Netflix? No drinking. Friend comes over and brings a bottle of wine...have a glass -- whatever is leftover, they bring with them
Some people cant stop at one or two. That what alcoholism is.
That's a good way to handle it, I think.
Yeah, that doesn’t work when you have a drinking problem. Rationalizing situations in which you can drink is a slippery slope.
Thanks for your strength and honesty
Thank you for the encouragement. I hope things are still going well.
Eric Eardley You’re welcome! Yes, almost 10 years now!!
Omg your so stunningly gorgeous and yeah I gave up drinking for good
When i get home from work I drank 6 to 8 beers every night while cooking meals for wife and kids and house work. I'm now 45 and very fit for my age but started to put on weight so I stopped drinking harder than I thought feel great now fit again.
You’re doing a great job!
Sober Psycho Thanks!
That's awesome. Congrats on over 6 years. That's awesome! PS I have 4 years and 5 months tomorrow :) Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
Sean O'Halloran Thank you!! This year it’ll be 10! 😀 Congrats on your hard work, too! Amazing!
Life is too valuable to sacrifice it to the evil alcohol. Thanks for the tips.
Hi
I enjoyed your video!
I'm 13 years, clean and sober from heroin and cocaine, on October 23rd 2006
Artist N Recovery Congrats!! That’s awesome!
Barkley is such a cute doggie. don't worry Barkley no-one is gonna steal your bone!! lol
Thank you so much for the video!
Brian Humrichouser you’re welcome! ☺️
i drink alone without anyone noticing... and all bad things happened is when i was sober... and to the point where i can drink 0,7 liter wodka bottle a day and no one notice it. separate it in 3 parts 7 shots in morning, 7 during lunch, and at night, and then hide the empty bottle, and opening new one next day.
Read Allen Carr’s book on drinking - it takes away all the anxiety about stopping. Someone has put the audiobook on TH-cam. 8 hours long.
thanks!
The doggie in the background at 6:00 is totally getting his scratchn on. 😂😂😂
The Low Carb Chronicles 🤣 She loves scratching mid-video!
6 months coming up in a couple of days! cuddles for cute Barclay!!! The one day, one hour even the 15 min at a time is really key!
Will Neverforgets That is AMAZING! So proud!!!
Thank you so much for sharing. x
I'm on day three... taking it step by step.
Will Neverforgets Yay! Keep going!!
@@positivelypresent Thanks!!!! what's helping a lot is taking it slow, not thinking about the overwhelming goal of NEVER and I agree, "trying to drown the sorrows" and ending up worse is doing it for me. It's not fun anymore.
First week done. Easier than I thought. I have had to read, listen to podcasts, your videos, and endure 1 more or less hard craving moment, which lasted 30 mins, but otherwise fine!
You got this!!! Keep going! 😀
@@positivelypresent You inspire a lot!!! Thank you so much! Helping people at the other end of the world!!!!
you look beautifully sober honey!! 😎✌💙
Congrats on you're 7th year
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Wow, thank you for this Frank and honest video. I'm only 3 months in and the honeymoon is over, it's become real. But I have to do this or I will utterly destroy my life but I do miss it. You've given me strength today, thank you. How are you, are you still sober?
Christian Mills Keep going!! You’ve got this! Yep - it’ll be 10 years this July! 🙌🏻
I'm going to try I'm not a boozer daily but I drink excessively . It makes me depressed for days after
So fingers crossed 🤞
Kiss my ring You can do it!! If drinking makes you feel bad (even if it’s not all the time), you’re better off without it!
good luck!!
Don't need to cross your fingers, just don't put the alcohol into your body....
I'm 48 now and I only gave up now after wanting to for 20 years because I never fully committed to stopping.
Wish you well.
Anthony White thankyou
Anthony :)
barkley speaks english. :D thanks for this, keeping me sober tonight!
Cool Vegan She does! 🤣 Keep going!! You got this!
Well done...
Congratulations! Thanks for your story. I'm curious... would/do you use anything such as cannabis, CBD or THC?
Well done, day at a time for myself.....🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
How far along are you? 10 days here
Thanks your advice is very helpful, and your dog is cute.
Thanks so much, Diane! :)
I’ve been sober 42 days. So far it’s been easy, because the pubs have been closed. I’m worried that when the pubs open I’ll struggle.
Peter Thomas It’ll definitely be different once the pubs open, but you can do it!! It’s been almost 10 years for me now, and if I can do it, you can too! 🙌🏻☺️
positivelypresent thank you , I appreciate the encouragement and may I say I loved your video. Very inspirational 🙂
embracing some boredom..sober 12-16-2011..
ksobczak61 if you need drugs or alcohol to just not be bored with life you need to channel your energy into something positive like a hobby or job
Thanks for this video ❤️❤️❤️