I started drinking since my teenage, got addicted to alcohol. Spent my whole life fighting alcohol addiction. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏
YES sure of mycologist Predroshrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, addiction. Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I'm so very happy for you mate, Psilocybin is absolutely amazing, the way it shows you things, the way it teaches you things. I can not believe our world and our people shows less interest about it's helpfulness to humanity. It's love. The mushrooms heals people by showing the truth, it would be so beneficial for so many people, especially politicians and the rich who have lost their way and every other persons out there.
70 years old next month, been drinking since my teens, often heavily. It’s been a year since I stopped drinking. Constant heartburn gone, brain fog gone, sleep really well, have lost weight, my outlook on life in general is far more positive and I have more energy. Another real benefit is I am a lot better off financially. Did have some days where I struggled with cravings early on and felt a bit crappy but I was determined to stop and haven’t touched a drop since I quit. Don’t miss it at all now and wish I’d gone sober years ago, life is far better without alcohol.
We have been suppressing our misery for years. After a week withdrawal symptoms should slack off. It takes about a month to make a new habit. Go to AA.
I quit drinking right after losing my wife. At about the 7 day mark, my emotions were so out of control I decided to take my life. I was found with moments to spare. The period following that was the most profound transformation of my life.
I was found under the stairs hiding from the guy who killed my grandndma . Gone nuts ,my dad. Only 6yrs. Once you been around death it changes you how you think .like a mortality barrier..ha .
Day 35, haven't felt this good in a long time. No anxiety, depression easier to focus sleeping way better. Can't wait to see the future. No more depressants for me.
@@stangedude5646 have you looked into therapy at all? Possibly childhood trauma or something in your life in the past? This is what I'm discovering. You're not alone
William are you still sober? I hope so. I am 27 months sober and I am still struggling with wanting an escape from strong emotions. My dysfunctional family, who I am no contact, has caused a lot of damage. Hope your doing well.
Day 30 sober today, after 10+ years of drinking like 5-6 time a week. Still hard sometime, but I feel like I can do it and keep it up! Stay strong , you can do it too
Hey there Jeff! 40 years of hard drinking and I am on day 8 and going strong. I am very excited about this next chapter of my life, I now have too much to do to drink anymore.... I do not know how many years I have left but I want them to be as rich and rewarding as I can make them! Best of luck.
I drank heavy for close to 30 years. I'm a little ways into my 3rd week and man it's rough. After all the withdrawals and all that were over I thought that would be the end of it but I've been SUPER depressed and anxious and decided to look into it and that's how I found this video. To be honest, the initial withdrawals have been the easiest part of all this. I break down in tears all the time (very out of character for me) and am overwhelmed with guilt over what all I've let alcohol do to me. This video gives me hope and a reason to keep going. Thanks for that.
I'm 3 years sober and honestly there were just a few days last week where I didn't think about alcohol, or drinking or even being sober at all. I was just me. It takes time folks. Took a while to dig my hole that nearly became my grave and its taking a while to get out but worth every second and struggle. The reward is life and freedom.
I am 47 days in alcohol free. After 21 years of booZin. It is time for the change. Looking forward to that 2 month mark. Thank you for your words. Peace.
Amazing! Well done to you on 47 days so far after 21 years! Please keep me posted on your progress. If you aren't already, I would love for you to join my online community on Facebook - facebook.com/groups/1960061840706240
Day 40, went on a 1.85 mile run and a 1.40 mile walk after work and took a shower and passed out in my towel at 7pm. My sleep has never been better. Doing whatever it takes to never drink again.
I ignored all the warning signs, physically crashed and my withdrawal was a 30 day hospital stay. I was unconscious for the first five days. I now have advanced peripheral neuropathy and use a walker. Whatever you guys are doing keep at it, you're doing fantastic. It's not easy but if you're not careful before you know it you can end up broken like me. It'll all be just fine. Believe in yourself and keep at it.
I know it will take awhile. Look at the benefits of benfotiamine for peripheral neuropathy. People are experiencing very positive benefits. It’s good stuff.
Wait, are you saying that you wound in the hospital from giving up the alcohol and the withdrawals? Or did something happen from you drinking alcohol that landed you in the hospital and then you had withdrawals while you were in the hospital? I hope you’re doing well.
I have reached over 5 months and do not miss it at all. Cannot believe I allowed it to control my life for so long. Strange enough some old friends are no longer friends. They don't want to be around me because now I am boring. I actually don't care. Feel sorry for them. Good luck to all on this journey. You can make it.
I love been sober. Just take it one day at a time. If I can do it, anymore can stop. You life will improve drastically and you will have more confidence and self respect.
Going to be honest, there is something very very special about this video. People come to this video when they are at rock bottom. Something about this guys positivity and refreshing optimism is a game changer to my mood. Thank you so much for this video. I needed this!!! On day 5 and feeling blah. Now I have something to look forward to! Thank you!!!😊
I’ve been sober for 2 weeks now after over 20 years of 6-8 beers a night. Thank you for this video, I’ve been unnaturally agitated and the real me is as cool as the other side of the pillow. It’ll get better, I need my braking system to come back online.
Alcohol has played a role in my life for 40 years, I'm embarrassed to say. But I have finally found soo many reasons to QUIT. I'm 54 now and have finally reached my Limit.
I only quit 2 days ago, and right now my emotions are running super unchecked. This video really helped me understand what's going on. I'm exhausted, depressed, and feel just horrible. I'm going to keep trying wish me luck.
@Kristann Chigro I have made it 2 weeks and I am starting to really think more clearly. Some days I get very overwhelmed with the urge. Some days I am very level headed. Other days the brain fog is so bad I have to close my eyes until I can gather my thoughts. Going to keep going. So far though I can say it is worth it. Our government (Canada) must do more to discourage drinking rather than advertise drinking, making profits from this disease.
I found that after 2 weeks, ‘not drinking’ became the norm. Fri and Sat nights weren’t daunting any more once I’d got my head around the fact that booze wasn’t going to be involved. If I ever got a craving I’d have a 0% beer and put a movie on to focus some concentration. Once you’ve got the evening out of the way and have gone to bed, just do the same the next day.
@@kristannchigro2074 Withdrawal is bad, but you’ve just gotta dig deep and get through it. I was puking most mornings when I first quit, it wasn’t pretty!
I'm on day 2 of sobriety. So glad to find this channel. It feels great to not feel alone and to know I can expect great things in the future. When you battle alcoholism all you can see is the bottle in your future. Thank you God for new path
@@The_Professor26 , Hi there, I relapsed several times and just started over again. I have noticed that I desire less alcohol and sleeping has improved.
@@systemicchaos3921 thank you so much.. with drinking there is a lot of shame and God knows what else. I have turned my focus on trying to love and accepting love. I don't fully understand the process but I do know that with this method I am less destructive.
For me the first 4 days were the worst. I was an emotional train wreck and got into the worst fight to date with my girlfriend. After that everything settled down. By day 7 I had such mental clarity and emotional stability. At that point I felt so good that I never wanted to feel a hangover again. Being in my 30s, hangovers seemed to last for days so I was glad to put that behind me. Another thing: I ate TONS of protein. I am talking at least a gram per pound of body weight a day. Protein kills the cravings. Good luck everyone!
Going on 8 months, and I need to listen to this to remind me why I don’t want to go back to old lifestyle. I feel super good and now concentrating on getting fit, I have way more control on that and more energy to actually do it.
I stayed quit for about seven months and just fell off the wagon this month. I want this to be my last day to drink. I am going to hate the shakes, racing heartbeat and hallucinations, but I have to do it.
I initially started drinking alcohol towards the end of an abusive relationship from hell. I drank to numb the emotional pain and at that point I was suicidal. I drank heavily for 2 years. It's been over a month since I quit, and I'm really hoping that this feeling of despair, the depression and severe anxiety will get better over time. Although I have complex ptsd, I hope that alot of these negative feelings are just withdrawal symptoms and not just trauma alone. If I didn't think things would get better, I don't think I could keep going. Having the reassurance that it will get better as the brains chemicals rebalance is enough to keep me going 🤞
@@serapiopena2776 It does get better.. it's been just over 5 months now, still a long road ahead.. but it does get easier. Some days are better than others. Just keep fighting, one day at a time. You'll get there! 💪❤
Almost through October! Almost an entire month alcohol free. First time not drinking for 15 years. I really have no cravings and my wife drinks. Me, I’m fine without it and I’m glad I quit!
23 days sober. Can't sleep. Just feel depressed. Feel very tired. There's no pleasure. No happiness. I know nothing will change for months. I just keep thinking of what alcohol has done to my life. I'm almost 35 and have nothing but a trail of destruction.
I had something similar. I finally found a good psychiatrist who treated my clinical depression (which is completely different to just feeling in a low mood). Now I don't need alcohol to alleviate the dysphoria. It was this dysphoria/depression driving me to alcohol. There is hope.
I feel exactly the same and I'm coming out of it now. I know you've heard it all before but you need to do something you're passionate about, remember what you enjoyed when you was younger, maybe start your own little business, take care of yourself e.g. give yourself a makeover buy new clothes switch up your hair, go ham at the gym. Looking good makes you feel good. You are the only person in control of your life, life is what you make it. Don't give it, take control of your life and you will get through trust me. Speaking from Experience. You got this 💪 ❤
@Marywhite95 thanks for this ! On day 9 and I cry like 5 times a day and feel so fatigue. I'm a cheerful person but it's been a rough week or so. I do cycle and read. I try to educate myself and keep positive.
@@Jennyzcool8787 aww I hear it, I'm going through the withdrawals myself right now it's pretty tough especially when I have a little one to take care of very stressful! But if I can do you can trust me take it one day at a time, and what I do is just stay busy when I feel to drink like go got walk in nature, clean, even sleep do anything else.. you have to keep your brain busy to distant yourself. Try not be hard on yourself, once you're past the 2/3 week period it will get easier. God is with you always, ask him to strengthen you and rebuke the enemy whenever you get these thoughts. God bless you 🙏 ❤️
I'm 4 years into sobriety.......IT DOES GET BETTER! I almost died SO many times from alcohol withdrawal, tried to quit so many times, did hospital based or home based detoxes so many times, and just couldn't quit. I STRONGLY SUGGEST that you don't try my method. I found something better than alcohol, and got myself addicted to that. Heroin was great, but after 6 years it was starting to get a bit expensive, so I got myself into rehab and managed to quit that, and realised that I'd not actually been drinking alcohol much for quite a while. Since I've been totally sober (except from a couple of pints of lager during the Summer while on vacation), my life has improved dramatically, as has my health. I hardly ever think about alcohol now (compared to waking up and immediately reaching for the vodka bottle!) and there is NO doubt that quitting (other than the above mentioned couple of beers a year), was a great decision! IF you are concerned about your drinking......QUIT! You WON'T regret it!
Thank you. I'm on Quit #3. The other times, I relented and drank again. What a mistake. I'm through. At this point, there is no "once in a while". Self love and self respect - not only for our bodies and minds but our emotional health. Reach out. The people around you are more supportive and loving than you might think, And it they're not? Get new friends. Love to all.
2 weeks w no alcohol and I feel fine… I definitely feel healthier and that is enough for me to stay away for good. I’ve been dinking heavily for over 20 years but I had only drank beer and wine except for special occasions.... Good luck 🍀 everyone Keep fighting for your sobriety
i was a hard drinker all my adult life. I'm 62 years... i was drinking nearly a fifth every second day... day 43 now... yeah, it's been rough. but, I'm committed... thank you
Guys exercise 2 hours a day and most symptoms vanish. It’s almost Miraculous I mean hard workout run weights whatever as long as you sweat and your brain starts producing those good chemicals if you just sit around feeling like shit move that ass..
@@avill012 a little update. 145 days sober today. Energy is a better but not where I want it. I do take vitamins and B supplements. Need to exercise more I guess. I did read up on something called Anhedonia. Pretty interesting. When I was in rehab, we learned about the hedonic set point. It ties into that.
probiotics could help. alcohol destroys good and bad bacteria in your gut. Balance the gut microbiome and your energy levels should return. Sauerkraut unpasteurised is a good recommendation 👌
Thanks for this mate! I’ve never had a problem with drinking until I was stuck at home in quarantine. I gradually began drinking everyday. My wake up call is when I counted the bottles of beer I had saved for recycling. It 366 beers in 2 months, not counting mixed drinks or wine. I’ve been back to work since June and carried my issue into my normal life. I’m 6 days sober. I have a 6er in the fridge, and a complete bar in the basement. And have not touched it. It’s pulls at me when I get home from work but I’ve been resisting. But thank you, this really helps the holidays here in America are coming this weekend. So that’ll be hard. But after 6 days I’m already feeling great. Woke up and mowed at 7am and watered the garden, I typically am extremely fit, but was perpetually bloated, my stomach is flat and my abs are peeking out again. I’m committed to this, I have to be I. Control of my life, not alcohol
I'm so glad you found the video helpful. I would suggest, however, that you remove all alcohol from your house. Many people find that in the early days, triggers can be really sneaky and make it very easy to reach for the bottle before they have the ability to stop themselves. I hope you made it through the Memorial Day weekend. Feel free to join my sober community on FB for support - Be Sober - Quit Drinking & Enjoy Life.
Well done on day 5, Colin! Hopefully day 6 now! If you need any additional support then head over to our Facebook group - facebook.com/groups/1960061840706240
I am 2 weeks now with no alcohol. And I have been a regular drinker for nearly 14 years. Not going to lie, I have had my ups and downs, hoping that I start to feel better soon!
2 weeks is amazing! Well done to you! Yes, it is a different experience at the start for everyone, but you will start to feel the benefits. Also, if you are not already, please join my support community, it will really help you as well - facebook.com/groups/1960061840706240
@@besober Thank you for the reply! Many TH-camrs don't do that, but it is good to see that you make an effort to respond to those who watch and comment on your videos! I will definitely check out the community support page as well!
🎉Thanks for this video. I did s year of abstaining from alcohol but came back. I stopped again for two weeks but came back again worse. This is Christmas season and I want to face it once and for all. I need to join the sober community. I am 59. I hope to checkout more of your videos. Thanks again for the great job you are doing. I hope to give updates.
hello I am 66 days sober from drinking and smoking today... I am feeling alot more free and clear thoughts... and now relizing my thoughts are just thoughts.
@@besober but i have noticed that latley i have been so emotional... like tears and everything i have turned to praying and watching church on youtube... i also went on a pescatarian diet and been working out. any way you can reach out and help me out.
Day 15 no alcohol. I feel like shite today. No thoughts of drinking alcohol. Lots of negative thoughts. Woken by noise at 3am. Maybe tomorrow will be better. I live in hope.
Great video. I was 8 months sober, until June this year. It was the best 8 months of my life. Unfortunately I started drinking again in June and things came to a head recently. I am now 14 days sober and determined to stay that way. At least this time I know how good the sober life can be.
Thank you so much for your comment. Yes, it does impact everyone differently. The lack of sleep will really not be helping your overall mood and outlook either. There are a lot of people in my support community who have also experienced the same as you. If you haven't joined already, then please do as I think it will really help you - facebook.com/groups/1960061840706240
I feel your pain as far as sleeping I haven't slept well for years and years. They say if you quit drinking your sleeping gets better I sure hope so for your sake and mine.
Eating healthy, exercise, reading, studying, watch some great movies or shows, write in a journal, take vitamins, update your wardrobe, change your look a bit. It will get better and you will start to feel amazing.
Please think about checking out my group coaching and online program, they can be really powerful tools on this journey. Hang in there, rest as much as you can, and keep on learning more and more!
I’ve decided I’m quitting today. Thank you so much for this video. I am struggling with the cycle of quitting and drinking again. I was able to get sober for 8 months and it went downhill after a family member of mine passed unexpectedly. I want to feel better and I need to get serious about being sober.
After 9 weeks I'm still feeling tired, dizziness, nausea and brain fog. I still think about alcohol after a stressful moment but just make a cup of tea or go for a walk.
i'm day 12 sober. I'm adhd too. It definitely adds another degree of difficulty. Released from alcoholic inhibition, the brain goes crazy abd adhd has a filed day. supreme. I'm still incapacitated, but far less miserable. Thanks man.
@@EEE-ij8lv it's 2 months now and I just went through a 3 day crash like never before. I could barely walk or speak. Maybe a bug contributed to this but I think it was a severe dopamine crash. We have to keep in mind that when you stop alcohol initially ADHD is going to get worse because your brain is disinhibited all of a sudden so your brain activity is going to skyrocket and so your ADHD is going to get worse. So I think that I just had a major dopamine crash because of too much brain activity for weeks. Today I feel slightly better and and I'm no longer suicidal as I was because it was too painful to endure. It was like full body pain, muscle spasms throughout my body, total anxiety and fear, migraines, bone pain, extreme shame, hopelessness. It's so easy to forget when you feel that way that it won't last it seems that it'll be this way forever. But it won't. It passed. I feel better and my ADHD is not as bad because alcoholl affects memory and mood negatively. Alcohol was providing you with dopamine, another factor to consider. So initially you're going to have even more of a shortage of dopamine and therefore worse ADHD symptoms. I think for people with ADHD the process of stopping your drug of choice is more challenging. I have found my diction to be more related to my mental health than other alcoholics. Once I was over the pain of withdrawal and then this recent crash into hell I feel better I look better my memories better object permanence is not so bad just generally less overwhelmed than I was while drinking. So please don't Go back. You can't go back. Best.
Hope you are doing better now I wish more people talk about this because I felt alone in the feelings I was feeling but come to realize allot of it is getting used to being yourself again without alcohol in your system and learning again how to control your emotions and thoughts and not to take hold on to the bad ones. Talking to therapist and other many diffrent people who might have gone thru what you are going thru helps allot. Because everybody goes thru it little bit diffrent.
@@IntrovertIntrovert-wm5cp talk to a therapist or bring it up to people to get help. If you feel it's just negative thoughts and you never had them a big reason could be quitting alcohol and its going to take time for your thoughts and mind and body to get back to normal. I feel like I had allot of my fears thrown in my face and bad anxiety after quitting after many weeks it got better after 2 months I was almost 100% better. Took almost 3 months and I found a new hobby I found other things to do realized I could have fun doing things without Alcohol and realized it was just a habit trying to break it is tough. Understanding what's going on with your body and mind is a big help but you'll need to talk to professionals. Even after time and breaking the habit you'll prob still me to find something to take your time and you'll be surprised how much time things take to learn. Pick up fishing or making videos or something and try learning new things.
I'm so glad and grateful I was never an alcoholic because the things you describe sound so hard. I recently cut alcohol from my life: because of my ADHD and weight/health goals. It was only hard for me/a bit intimidating because alcohol is everywhere in my culture and in the scene/crowd I work and live in. But so far it's going so great! It's almost 2 weeks now and I've been to several social functions where I have been "non toxic" and I've enjoyed it so much. More than before actually: when I drank socially it was fun to a point but it was so easy to start feeling sluggish, not being g able to focus on conversation and feeling like I'm not myself. Sober is much better🥰💫
I stopped Smoking 40 years ago, I always said That I never thought I could live without a cigarette, 14 days now of sobriety I want to say the same thing about alcohol.
Coming up to 80 days sober.Have a bottle of red wine in the kitchen since boxing day 2023 and no urges to drink it. My depression is worse and my anxiety has got a little better,hopefully it gets better.
Thank you Simon this is the video I needed to watch. I have not had drink now for a month quitting after over 20 years of heavy drinking, my emotions are all over the place after years of suppression, I am hoping that they will calm down soon as its very hard to handle....
Thanks Liam. Yes, they will settle, it takes a bit of time for things to rebalance. I actually have another video coming very soon that looks at this a bit deeper and explores what is underneath the uncomfortable feelings, make sure you subscribe to the channel so you don't miss it. If you need more help take a look at my members only programme at www.joinbesober.com - Simon
@@PrestigeProPainters I did relapse sometime after I wrote that post last year then made another attempt to quit few months later, now I am over nine months sober and feeling a lot healthier physically and mentally.
@@LiamBalch I can’t wait to feel this way , I never had depression or major anxiety but now I’m going nuts! Mood swings and brain fog , when can I see a major change? I’m 2 weeks in I was only a weekend drinker
@@PrestigeProPainters Depends on you how long it takes to feel better, it took me many months because I was a binge drinker and drank a lot during the week and also weekends and also abused drugs on the side. It should be a lot shorter for you because you only drink on weekends but also doing some inner work whatever you may think will help you feel better and maybe some exercise etc.
60 days without alcohol, I have lost 23 lbs, and have been exercising more. Sleep is way better. But here’s the kicker..Apathy/depression!! Here’s the deal if you drink because something’s off in life and when you quit it sneaks back in with no crutch. Anyone else deal with this mess?
Day 34. Overpowering, irrational cravings pop up time to time and the thought "what difference does it make if I use or not?" But I know it makes a difference.
its been two months no alcohol. anxiety is worst than ever, sleeping is worst than ever, actually gained a few pounds. Im so disappointed in how i am getting worst
I have a new video coming soon that addresses exactly what is at the roots of this, don't lose heart, it is usually because there is something deeper and the feelings are an invitation to explore closer - you can overcome it, I was great for a few months then started to feel really flat and that was a sign to look at certain aspects of my past so I could fully heal - my new book will also help you How to Heal Your Inner Child.
Great video and 100% spot on about the withdrawals. I'm on 146 days alcohol free and 26 days vape and nicotine free. Once you realize that you have GABA deficiency, it makes it easier. The brain takes a while to start making it again. Homeostasis!!! That's what it's all about.
I quit 13 years ago, its been hard but my grandson keeps me sober. Every day Is a new memory in the making. For those trying keep going believe me it's worth it best wishes to all.
176 days. My longest trial before was 144 days. When I did 144 days, a lot of emotions came up. I kept a hidden diary…76 pages…and reread and later ripped them all up. This time I am quitting for good and not much bad emotional stuff coming up this time. Quitting ethanol poison is good. Thank you for your amazing support videos. I drink tonic water in a wine glass. It’s great.
@@PrestigeProPainters ….307 days. Kombucha, tonic water, diet or real gingerale, de alcoholized red wine, champagne…brut, no alcohol. Go for walks, organize things, work out at gym or home, new hobby..acoustic guitar. It can be done.
The first time I tried to quit, I would have to get incredibly busy if the urge to drink started to appear. I organized things and went out on a walk or soaked in the tub. The damn urge was still there but lessened. Each next time I tried to quit, I did not feel so antsy and so I was able to ignore the call of the addiction more easily. I tried a few dry Februarys and got in about 11 days and the next one maybe a whole one and then maybe 17 days, but each time, the craving and antsiness dropped down some. I also go to the gym and walk on the track and would do a workout. Sometimes now if stress gets to me, i really want a drink….but I remember that the stress does not really go away….it is there until you deal with it…so I do something else and that urge goes away. It’s not easy, but you will be proud of yourself and if you fall off, keep counting the days sober….you earned them…..do not start at 1 again….dammit, that’s so demoralizing. You can do it!
To everyone: I stopped in 1990. April 26th. This is important. It is a scientific fact that if you do something for 23 consecutive days you're hooked. Conversely, if you can go 23 days WITHOUT doing a certain thing,you do NOT have it any longer. Shoot for 23 days. Tell everybody you know. Put the pressure on yourself so everyone is on you. I listened to AM radio on day #2, my neighbor Dr.Joyce Brothers have a radio spot talking to the bad dreams so uncannily as I was experiencing them. She said they will subside. She was spot on. I thanked her personally. You are tougher than any crap in a bottle.
I drank alcohol for the last 26 years, and I have been alcohol-free or sober for the past 10 months. My doctor prescribed Librium for 3 or 4 weeks, and I am still taking Pari CR25 for anxiety. I never went to a rehab center, but I faced withdrawal symptoms like seizures when I was drinking. Now, even if somebody drinks in front of me, I don’t feel the urge to drink. I am 45 and still doing well; the only thing is I have a little bit of anxiety. Overall, I am happy, and it is possible to stay without alcohol."
That Gabba info is so helpful, I wasn’t aware of it, so thank you. It’s always easier to handle adversity when you understand the science behind the feelings. I’m five days in, I’ve quit a few times previously for months and always just feel better in every way, mostly happiness is the biggest change. I’m determined to be the best I can now, I’m also getting excited about quitting now as I’ve seen the benefits before. I never really understand why I’ve started again in the past. There is really no positives to drinking when you think with a rational mind, but that’s the first thing alcohol takes from you, any rational thought!
Day #16 for me. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I've been drinking for 50 years. Perhaps a sad commentary, but I already feel that this is going to be my biggest accomplishment.!!
Thanks for this video. I quite July 22 and it has been tough, but I'm determined to never drink again. I think I'm just entering the gaba stage that you speak of. I've been drinking daily since circa 1972 so my bodys' natural gaba has lots of rebuilding to do. I've just subscribed to your channel and will do some exploring. Thanks again !
@@williamcollins3619I'm now approaching 4 months without alcohol, still feeling fatigued throughout the day, getting up first thing was a struggle but it's getting better. I have no desire of drinking now, however I have to watch what I eat. According to websites it takes 4 months to a year for brain chemistry to reset, that's probably why I'm feeling tired all the time.
Thanks for replying. Glad things are getting better for you I've had a lot better week. I've not been feeling as dizzy it's just the fatigue in the morning. I feel like I've got no energy to do anything
Day 2 and I’ve never felt this level of depression. It’s a chemical feeling, like my brain just isn’t firing right. Never really felt suicidal until now and started drinking again
Day 45 for me. I'm learning that we store toxins from the ethanol in our fat cells. They build up over years of drinking. Makes you tired. Can take 6-12 months for your body and mind to reset. I have no idea what that will feel like and I CAN'T WAIT! Biggest changes so far are less brain fog, way better sleep, less irritable, and weight loss. Just think of alcohol for what it is, poison. You are missing out on nothing by quitting. Future is looking bright:)
On week 4. I’m irritated, haven’t barely smiled of laughed. Feel bored and depressed. I have noticed that I do other things to fill time and have extra money to fund things I’ve been wanting to do for awhile. I don’t want to golf, watch football. A lot of the things I liked to do while having beers.
so... theres an explanation why in my early 20s to late 20s, i experienced depression and anxiety. i thought i was just lacking awareness on how to live life. i stopped drinking a year prior to pandemic. i was not alcoholic perse but a binge drinker and i only drink outside. i never drink alone. it was my form of socialization. these days my mood is fairly stable. i dont have any emotional outbursts even when i lack sleep. i dont have depression nor anxiety. but since i sometimes drink coffee, i can feel my nerves peaking afterwards. but other than that, no more emotional turmoil and alcoholism runs in my fathers family. he is so emotional when drunk 😐
Resolve. This is needed when you have an addictive personality like mine. At age 65 I was seeing the first signs of negative effects of alcohol which I had consumed on an almost daily basis for 45 years. This giving up is hard if you have a large social circle or difficult work or home situations with a lot of conflict and stress. These need to be alleviated or reduced sharply in order to success. Depending on your life stage this might be a long process. Another aspect is to pick yourself up and start all over again. I anticipate that Christmas is going to be a big challenge because of the social stuff that goes on at that time. All of my immediate family are very moderate drinkers so that should help. I have to recognise that I cannot be a moderate drinker, just like tobacco I have no off switch.
Hi Daniel, it is common to feel flat after the initial honeymoon period, I have spoken about this on a few other videos. Commonly it is from feeling the feelings that we used alcohol to numb out, or it could be that you feel bored without alcohol and so much time on your hands. Both of these can be navigated with the right understanding and support, great to hear your sleep has improved. If you need extra support have a look at www.joinbesober.com
I'm on day 8 of no alcohol. I sleep like a baby. But I'm on and off depressed. I'm not normally depressed. I'm so happy and proud of myself for not drinking though.
Day 8! Congratulations! It takes time for the brain to rebalance. Over the next couple weeks, you will likely be noticing small improvements. You might find a support group helpful. My Be Sober Quit Drinking & Enjoy Life group is private and free of cost. If you haven't joined yet, I hope you consider being a part of the group.
@@PrestigeProPainters it took a bit. Exercise. getting sunshine and eating better helped. Trying new things I've always wanted to do helped too. I tried archery and pottery. But if did take a bit. I think it was 2-3 months. It takes time for your body to recover and heal and get your body chemistry to even out.
@@enchantress7 how long and how much did you drink? I only drank weekends and I’m having some brain fog and horrible mood swings , I never really was the depressed or anxious type till now
@@PrestigeProPainters I drank wine after work. 2-3 glasses a night towards the end. I was a total a-hole after two. I think its how your body reacts to alcohol. It does over time change your body chemistry
I really like the specifics of this video. Very helpful! Gives me milestones to shoot for, and I liked the phrase, “standing in the storm”. I love the optimism you express! Started drinking a bit too much after retirement and Covid. Decided to stop because I’ve lost friends to this, and don’t want to continue down that slope.
My loved kitten got out and hid under a car ( he was 9 months old). Didn`t come home and was found in the road early next morming, the car had moved and it crushed his head. It has destroyed me and the grief pain is terrible, I though after quite a long time not drinking that alcohol may be a comfort to me. I could not have been more wrong it made it all so much worse. I loath alcohol now and it has damaged my life, it`s gone for good. Never going back to the poison crap.
5 weeks in and I really don’t’ feel any better. My energy is all over the place. Still waiting for this big turnaround. My wife drinks wine every night and she has more energy than me. It’s embarrassing. LOL
@@PrestigeProPainters I'm doing great. I fell off for a bit but am about a month in. I think the key was getting off EVERYTHING including sleeping pills, even melatonin. And reducing caffeine. I realized that sleep is everything. And good sleep comes from what we don't put in our bodies as much as what we do. Cut out most sugar and eating mostly animal products and I feel incredible! Alcohol is poison and poisoning yourself is just stupid. No more hangovers and feel good every morning.
so glad i watched your video. I have been struggling emotionally and have been using alcohol to help me cope. On day 3 and will keep going and also watching your videos! thanks 🙂
Started my third quit few days ago but boy my body never hurt this much… Last try was a year ago and stopped for about 4 months and never felt better. Somehow alcohol has a way to keep trying to own you but keep fighting
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I started drinking since my teenage, got addicted to alcohol. Spent my whole life fighting alcohol addiction. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏
YES sure of mycologist Predroshrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, addiction. Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I'm so very happy for you mate, Psilocybin is absolutely amazing, the way it shows you things, the way it teaches you things. I can not believe our world and our people shows less interest about it's helpfulness to humanity. It's love. The mushrooms heals people by showing the truth, it would be so beneficial for so many people, especially politicians and the rich who have lost their way and every other persons out there.
Where do I reach this dude? If possible can I find him on Google
I stopped in 2021 for six months. I'm so sorry I started again. Thanks for your program. Today is day one for me. Pray for me please.
Prayers for you,!
Day 2 here
Smoke weed
day 2 here
relapsed so badly...
70 years old next month, been drinking since my teens, often heavily. It’s been a year since I stopped drinking. Constant heartburn gone, brain fog gone, sleep really well, have lost weight, my outlook on life in general is far more positive and I have more energy. Another real benefit is I am a lot better off financially. Did have some days where I struggled with cravings early on and felt a bit crappy but I was determined to stop and haven’t touched a drop since I quit. Don’t miss it at all now and wish I’d gone sober years ago, life is far better without alcohol.
On day 16. Yesterday was one of the worse days of depression EVER. Just forced myself to go for a walk. Stay strong Everyone ❤
I'm there to, depression and living in past
@@prestonphelps1649 Me too. I've been ruminating about the past as well esp the mistakes I made. Maybe that's part of the healing process?
We have been suppressing our misery for years. After a week withdrawal symptoms should slack off. It takes about a month to make a new habit. Go to AA.
@@kengaroo5170 Absolutely! I tried AA many times I don't resonate with it but it's a great program for the people it works for.
It will get better the longer you abstain
I quit drinking right after losing my wife. At about the 7 day mark, my emotions were so out of control I decided to take my life. I was found with moments to spare. The period following that was the most profound transformation of my life.
So happy you’re still with us
I'm so glad you didn't go through with it.
I was found under the stairs hiding from the guy who killed my grandndma . Gone nuts ,my dad. Only 6yrs. Once you been around death it changes you how you think .like a mortality barrier..ha .
Day 73 today. Its the hardest, worst, and best thing ive ever done. God bless all going through the struggle.
Day 35, haven't felt this good in a long time. No anxiety, depression easier to focus sleeping way better. Can't wait to see the future. No more depressants for me.
Four months still having anxiety issues.
@@stangedude5646any updates now ?
Yea im 3mths and feel better
4 months in. Starting to have to deal with some of the reasons I drank. Therapy is more comfortable than dead end road of substance abuse.
@@stangedude5646 have you looked into therapy at all? Possibly childhood trauma or something in your life in the past? This is what I'm discovering. You're not alone
I'm on day 8 alcohol free. I have been on an emotional rollercoaster. I needed to hear this for reassurance
8 days! You're over the first week! Well done. Emotional ups and downs are to be expected, so you just have to sit with the discomfort sometimes.
Jesus fella, you need a wet nurse.
Day 5 but yes same here
William are you still sober? I hope so. I am 27 months sober and I am still struggling with wanting an escape from strong emotions. My dysfunctional family, who I am no contact, has caused a lot of damage. Hope your doing well.
@@cynthiafortier2540 congratulations on your 27 months. Please hang in there.
Family can really be toxic. Good luck and stay strong.
Day 11 alcohol free and I feel like crap, hope this passes soon 🤞 nice to know I’m not alone, good luck everyone 💪
Good job Sarah 👏 proud of you keep up the hard work 💪 u got this bless you always
Just pretend you have the flu
How are u bro?
@@PrestigeProPainters I lasted 3 months but I’m drinking again 🙈 not as heavily as before but I’d still like to drink less, it’s so tough 🥴
@@sarahlytton504 congrats on the 3 months may god give u the strength to go sober again , why did you relapse?
Day 30 sober today, after 10+ years of drinking like 5-6 time a week.
Still hard sometime, but I feel like I can do it and keep it up!
Stay strong , you can do it too
I’ve drank 36 years, I’m on day 10 and it’s getting easier every day.
Hey there Jeff! 40 years of hard drinking and I am on day 8 and going strong. I am very excited about this next chapter of my life, I now have too much to do to drink anymore.... I do not know how many years I have left but I want them to be as rich and rewarding as I can make them! Best of luck.
Damn guy thats crazy, hows it going?
Day 2 very difficult I gotta keep pushing jesus is with me forsure!
Keep going and staying strong! I’m on day 14 now but I can see you posted a month ago. How are you doing now?
How much did you drink per day?
I drank heavy for close to 30 years. I'm a little ways into my 3rd week and man it's rough. After all the withdrawals and all that were over I thought that would be the end of it but I've been SUPER depressed and anxious and decided to look into it and that's how I found this video. To be honest, the initial withdrawals have been the easiest part of all this. I break down in tears all the time (very out of character for me) and am overwhelmed with guilt over what all I've let alcohol do to me. This video gives me hope and a reason to keep going. Thanks for that.
I'm proud of you I hope that your still fighting the good fight
You have to lift weights and have healthy fats.
Similar feeling...but do feel sleep us getting better...but tired very early into the evening
I'm 3 years sober and honestly there were just a few days last week where I didn't think about alcohol, or drinking or even being sober at all. I was just me. It takes time folks. Took a while to dig my hole that nearly became my grave and its taking a while to get out but worth every second and struggle. The reward is life and freedom.
don't look back look only forward...life starts now
I am 47 days in alcohol free. After 21 years of booZin. It is time for the change. Looking forward to that 2 month mark. Thank you for your words. Peace.
Amazing! Well done to you on 47 days so far after 21 years! Please keep me posted on your progress. If you aren't already, I would love for you to join my online community on Facebook - facebook.com/groups/1960061840706240
Man that's impressive.
How are u bro?
I'm on 2 weeks no alcohol and feel more in control of my emotions. Feel a lot better!
Day 40, went on a 1.85 mile run and a 1.40 mile walk after work and took a shower and passed out in my towel at 7pm. My sleep has never been better. Doing whatever it takes to never drink again.
I ignored all the warning signs, physically crashed and my withdrawal was a 30 day hospital stay. I was unconscious for the first five days. I now have advanced peripheral neuropathy and use a walker.
Whatever you guys are doing keep at it, you're doing fantastic. It's not easy but if you're not careful before you know it you can end up broken like me. It'll all be just fine. Believe in yourself and keep at it.
God bless you!
I know it will take awhile. Look at the benefits of benfotiamine for peripheral neuropathy. People are experiencing very positive benefits. It’s good stuff.
Wait, are you saying that you wound in the hospital from giving up the alcohol and the withdrawals? Or did something happen from you drinking alcohol that landed you in the hospital and then you had withdrawals while you were in the hospital? I hope you’re doing well.
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I have reached over 5 months and do not miss it at all. Cannot believe I allowed it to control my life for so long. Strange enough some old friends are no longer friends. They don't want to be around me because now I am boring. I actually don't care. Feel sorry for them. Good luck to all on this journey. You can make it.
I love been sober. Just take it one day at a time. If I can do it, anymore can stop. You life will improve drastically and you will have more confidence and self respect.
Going to be honest, there is something very very special about this video. People come to this video when they are at rock bottom. Something about this guys positivity and refreshing optimism is a game changer to my mood. Thank you so much for this video. I needed this!!! On day 5 and feeling blah. Now I have something to look forward to! Thank you!!!😊
Thank you 😊
Thank you for message. So encouraging and strengthening. Day 1!
I noticed .
I’ve been sober for 2 weeks now after over 20 years of 6-8 beers a night. Thank you for this video, I’ve been unnaturally agitated and the real me is as cool as the other side of the pillow. It’ll get better, I need my braking system to come back online.
Alcohol has played a role in my life for 40 years, I'm embarrassed to say. But I have finally found soo many reasons to QUIT. I'm 54 now and have finally reached my Limit.
Dear Bruce - likewise I have been taking alcohol for FORTY YEARS - the alcohol companies want everyone ADDICTED for LIFE😢
33 years for me. Don't miss it one bit. Enough was enough.
I only quit 2 days ago, and right now my emotions are running super unchecked. This video really helped me understand what's going on. I'm exhausted, depressed, and feel just horrible. I'm going to keep trying wish me luck.
God be with you, how are you doing. I can't even start day 1. Scared
@Kristann Chigro I have made it 2 weeks and I am starting to really think more clearly. Some days I get very overwhelmed with the urge. Some days I am very level headed. Other days the brain fog is so bad I have to close my eyes until I can gather my thoughts. Going to keep going. So far though I can say it is worth it. Our government (Canada) must do more to discourage drinking rather than advertise drinking, making profits from this disease.
I found that after 2 weeks, ‘not drinking’ became the norm. Fri and Sat nights weren’t daunting any more once I’d got my head around the fact that booze wasn’t going to be involved. If I ever got a craving I’d have a 0% beer and put a movie on to focus some concentration. Once you’ve got the evening out of the way and have gone to bed, just do the same the next day.
Me again. What about withdrawals, that's what scare me. Great idea about your 0 beer.
@@kristannchigro2074 Withdrawal is bad, but you’ve just gotta dig deep and get through it. I was puking most mornings when I first quit, it wasn’t pretty!
I'm on day 2 of sobriety. So glad to find this channel. It feels great to not feel alone and to know I can expect great things in the future. When you battle alcoholism all you can see is the bottle in your future. Thank you God for new path
How did you get on now that it's been 2 months?
@@The_Professor26 , Hi there, I relapsed several times and just started over again. I have noticed that I desire less alcohol and sleeping has improved.
Stay strong 💪
You got this. Doesn't matter if you relapse. You will get there eventually
@@systemicchaos3921 thank you so much.. with drinking there is a lot of shame and God knows what else. I have turned my focus on trying to love and accepting love. I don't fully understand the process but I do know that with this method I am less destructive.
For me the first 4 days were the worst. I was an emotional train wreck and got into the worst fight to date with my girlfriend. After that everything settled down. By day 7 I had such mental clarity and emotional stability. At that point I felt so good that I never wanted to feel a hangover again. Being in my 30s, hangovers seemed to last for days so I was glad to put that behind me. Another thing: I ate TONS of protein. I am talking at least a gram per pound of body weight a day. Protein kills the cravings. Good luck everyone!
Im on days 26 after quitting alchohol , things started getting better 🙌 don't give up !!
How are you doing now
How u doing bro?
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Day 12. Still feel hungover and lethargic, but better than a week ago and I just know I'm on the verge of something great.
How’s it going now
So it's normal to feel like I'm hungover?
Going on 8 months, and I need to listen to this to remind me why I don’t want to go back to old lifestyle. I feel super good and now concentrating on getting fit, I have way more control on that and more energy to actually do it.
I stayed quit for about seven months and just fell off the wagon this month. I want this to be my last day to drink. I am going to hate the shakes, racing heartbeat and hallucinations, but I have to do it.
I initially started drinking alcohol towards the end of an abusive relationship from hell. I drank to numb the emotional pain and at that point I was suicidal. I drank heavily for 2 years. It's been over a month since I quit, and I'm really hoping that this feeling of despair, the depression and severe anxiety will get better over time. Although I have complex ptsd, I hope that alot of these negative feelings are just withdrawal symptoms and not just trauma alone. If I didn't think things would get better, I don't think I could keep going. Having the reassurance that it will get better as the brains chemicals rebalance is enough to keep me going 🤞
keep it up! good luck x
Did it get better I need your help please 😢
@@serapiopena2776 It does get better.. it's been just over 5 months now, still a long road ahead.. but it does get easier. Some days are better than others. Just keep fighting, one day at a time. You'll get there! 💪❤
How are you now?
Did u get beyter
Almost through October! Almost an entire month alcohol free. First time not drinking for 15 years. I really have no cravings and my wife drinks. Me, I’m fine without it and I’m glad I quit!
23 days sober. Can't sleep. Just feel depressed. Feel very tired. There's no pleasure. No happiness. I know nothing will change for months. I just keep thinking of what alcohol has done to my life. I'm almost 35 and have nothing but a trail of destruction.
Hope you’re feeling better... 💜
I had something similar. I finally found a good psychiatrist who treated my clinical depression (which is completely different to just feeling in a low mood). Now I don't need alcohol to alleviate the dysphoria. It was this dysphoria/depression driving me to alcohol. There is hope.
I feel exactly the same and I'm coming out of it now. I know you've heard it all before but you need to do something you're passionate about, remember what you enjoyed when you was younger, maybe start your own little business, take care of yourself e.g. give yourself a makeover buy new clothes switch up your hair, go ham at the gym. Looking good makes you feel good. You are the only person in control of your life, life is what you make it. Don't give it, take control of your life and you will get through trust me. Speaking from Experience. You got this 💪 ❤
@Marywhite95 thanks for this ! On day 9 and I cry like 5 times a day and feel so fatigue. I'm a cheerful person but it's been a rough week or so. I do cycle and read. I try to educate myself and keep positive.
@@Jennyzcool8787 aww I hear it, I'm going through the withdrawals myself right now it's pretty tough especially when I have a little one to take care of very stressful! But if I can do you can trust me take it one day at a time, and what I do is just stay busy when I feel to drink like go got walk in nature, clean, even sleep do anything else.. you have to keep your brain busy to distant yourself. Try not be hard on yourself, once you're past the 2/3 week period it will get easier. God is with you always, ask him to strengthen you and rebuke the enemy whenever you get these thoughts. God bless you 🙏 ❤️
I'm 6 days away from a year of sobriety. I have been waiting for the anxiety, depression, sleeplessness and hopelessness to go away. It hasn't.
I'm 4 years into sobriety.......IT DOES GET BETTER! I almost died SO many times from alcohol withdrawal, tried to quit so many times, did hospital based or home based detoxes so many times, and just couldn't quit. I STRONGLY SUGGEST that you don't try my method. I found something better than alcohol, and got myself addicted to that. Heroin was great, but after 6 years it was starting to get a bit expensive, so I got myself into rehab and managed to quit that, and realised that I'd not actually been drinking alcohol much for quite a while. Since I've been totally sober (except from a couple of pints of lager during the Summer while on vacation), my life has improved dramatically, as has my health. I hardly ever think about alcohol now (compared to waking up and immediately reaching for the vodka bottle!) and there is NO doubt that quitting (other than the above mentioned couple of beers a year), was a great decision! IF you are concerned about your drinking......QUIT! You WON'T regret it!
Thank you. I'm on Quit #3. The other times, I relented and drank again. What a mistake. I'm through. At this point, there is no "once in a while". Self love and self respect - not only for our bodies and minds but our emotional health. Reach out. The people around you are more supportive and loving than you might think, And it they're not? Get new friends. Love to all.
Hope your still sober
Day 1. Really need these videos right now
How you doing now? I'm on day 1 today.
@@damianjones6546 it's interesting. Sobriety shows me how alcohol controls.
I wish this was day 1.....
I found going to the doctor helped me IV’s and withdraw meds. I’ve been alcohol free since Oct 23
2 weeks w no alcohol and I feel fine… I definitely feel healthier and that is enough for me to stay away for good. I’ve been dinking heavily for over 20 years but I had only drank beer and wine except for special occasions.... Good luck 🍀 everyone Keep fighting for your sobriety
i was a hard drinker all my adult life. I'm 62 years... i was drinking nearly a fifth every second day... day 43 now... yeah, it's been rough. but, I'm committed... thank you
I quit drinking Aug. 20 of this year. I drank all my life , and made a decision to stop. I am doing good!
Guys exercise 2 hours a day and most symptoms vanish. It’s almost
Miraculous I mean hard workout run weights whatever as long as you sweat and your brain starts producing those good chemicals if you just sit around feeling like shit move that ass..
I'm 40 days sober. My only problem is I am extremely exhausted and have no motivation. This is worse than when I was drinking.
I'm a month in and feel the exact same way as you...
Same
Interesting. Same. Wonder if it's a vitamin deficiency B1?
@@avill012 a little update. 145 days sober today. Energy is a better but not where I want it. I do take vitamins and B supplements. Need to exercise more I guess. I did read up on something called Anhedonia. Pretty interesting. When I was in rehab, we learned about the hedonic set point. It ties into that.
probiotics could help. alcohol destroys good and bad bacteria in your gut. Balance the gut microbiome and your energy levels should return. Sauerkraut unpasteurised is a good recommendation 👌
Yep, the inability to sleep is just miserable, magnifies all the feels.
Totally - if we can get the sleep settled ASAP after quitting alcohol it helps set us up for success.
Itz normal it ends and itz a sign that there was something abnormal influencing your brain
If can’t sleep maybe is better not to try. People don’t realise how long one hour is when you are rattling.
I've just done one day and I'm very tempted to go to the shop
Meditate
Thanks for this mate! I’ve never had a problem with drinking until I was stuck at home in quarantine. I gradually began drinking everyday. My wake up call is when I counted the bottles of beer I had saved for recycling. It 366 beers in 2 months, not counting mixed drinks or wine. I’ve been back to work since June and carried my issue into my normal life. I’m 6 days sober. I have a 6er in the fridge, and a complete bar in the basement. And have not touched it. It’s pulls at me when I get home from work but I’ve been resisting. But thank you, this really helps the holidays here in America are coming this weekend. So that’ll be hard. But after 6 days I’m already feeling great. Woke up and mowed at 7am and watered the garden, I typically am extremely fit, but was perpetually bloated, my stomach is flat and my abs are peeking out again. I’m committed to this, I have to be I. Control of my life, not alcohol
I'm so glad you found the video helpful. I would suggest, however, that you remove all alcohol from your house. Many people find that in the early days, triggers can be really sneaky and make it very easy to reach for the bottle before they have the ability to stop themselves. I hope you made it through the Memorial Day weekend. Feel free to join my sober community on FB for support - Be Sober - Quit Drinking & Enjoy Life.
Quarantine got me too. Still locked down in Australia
Day 15 and i fell off the wagon. Im determined to beat this because its a terrible thing to feel like this. Thank you for your video.
Day 5 today-looking forward to feeling better! Thanks for your help Simon
Well done on day 5, Colin! Hopefully day 6 now! If you need any additional support then head over to our Facebook group - facebook.com/groups/1960061840706240
How are u bro?
14 days sober. Yes very tired today and no motivation. Its hard but determined to keep going.
Same
I am 2 weeks now with no alcohol. And I have been a regular drinker for nearly 14 years. Not going to lie, I have had my ups and downs, hoping that I start to feel better soon!
2 weeks is amazing! Well done to you! Yes, it is a different experience at the start for everyone, but you will start to feel the benefits. Also, if you are not already, please join my support community, it will really help you as well - facebook.com/groups/1960061840706240
@@besober Thank you for the reply! Many TH-camrs don't do that, but it is good to see that you make an effort to respond to those who watch and comment on your videos! I will definitely check out the community support page as well!
🎉Thanks for this video. I did s year of abstaining from alcohol but came back. I stopped again for two weeks but came back again worse. This is Christmas season and I want to face it once and for all. I need to join the sober community. I am 59. I hope to checkout more of your videos. Thanks again for the great job you are doing. I hope to give updates.
hello I am 66 days sober from drinking and smoking today... I am feeling alot more free and clear thoughts... and now relizing my thoughts are just thoughts.
That's amazing to hear, Jairo! Well done on the sobriety! Yes, exactly that! Our thoughts are not bigger than us!
@@besober but i have noticed that latley i have been so emotional... like tears and everything i have turned to praying and watching church on youtube... i also went on a pescatarian diet and been working out.
any way you can reach out and help me out.
How are u doing now bro?
Day 15 no alcohol. I feel like shite today. No thoughts of drinking alcohol. Lots of negative thoughts. Woken by noise at 3am. Maybe tomorrow will be better. I live in hope.
Great video. I was 8 months sober, until June this year. It was the best 8 months of my life. Unfortunately I started drinking again in June and things came to a head recently. I am now 14 days sober and determined to stay that way. At least this time I know how good the sober life can be.
Had my last drink 3am local time today but I hope today will be free and I hope to make progress. Thanks for your encouraging words
I've given up drinking for 28 days and I'm still depressed and can't sleep. In fact I think I feel more depressed.
walsie435 sometimes I think it takes longer. Been 30 days for me and I am just starting to feel better.
Thank you so much for your comment. Yes, it does impact everyone differently. The lack of sleep will really not be helping your overall mood and outlook either. There are a lot of people in my support community who have also experienced the same as you. If you haven't joined already, then please do as I think it will really help you - facebook.com/groups/1960061840706240
I feel your pain as far as sleeping I haven't slept well for years and years. They say if you quit drinking your sleeping gets better I sure hope so for your sake and mine.
Eating healthy, exercise, reading, studying, watch some great movies or shows, write in a journal, take vitamins, update your wardrobe, change your look a bit. It will get better and you will start to feel amazing.
I'm 24 hours sober right now. I couldn't sleep last night so I flooded my night with videos to help me stay sober and I found your channel. Thank you.
Please think about checking out my group coaching and online program, they can be really powerful tools on this journey. Hang in there, rest as much as you can, and keep on learning more and more!
I’ve decided I’m quitting today. Thank you so much for this video. I am struggling with the cycle of quitting and drinking again. I was able to get sober for 8 months and it went downhill after a family member of mine passed unexpectedly.
I want to feel better and I need to get serious about being sober.
The dam anxiety ughhhh!! And the not being able to sleep double ughhh day three
I hope you kept up the good work?
After 9 weeks I'm still feeling tired, dizziness, nausea and brain fog. I still think about alcohol after a stressful moment but just make a cup of tea or go for a walk.
Same here man I’m one month sober and still feel dizzy and brain fog! As well! And Confused at Times!
How are you now?
i'm day 12 sober. I'm adhd too. It definitely adds another degree of difficulty. Released from alcoholic inhibition, the brain goes crazy abd adhd has a filed day. supreme. I'm still incapacitated, but far less miserable. Thanks man.
I am on Day 24 and also with ADD. I was hoping being sober would help, but it hasn't yet! 😅
@@EEE-ij8lv it's 2 months now and I just went through a 3 day crash like never before. I could barely walk or speak. Maybe a bug contributed to this but I think it was a severe dopamine crash. We have to keep in mind that when you stop alcohol initially ADHD is going to get worse because your brain is disinhibited all of a sudden so your brain activity is going to skyrocket and so your ADHD is going to get worse. So I think that I just had a major dopamine crash because of too much brain activity for weeks. Today I feel slightly better and and I'm no longer suicidal as I was because it was too painful to endure. It was like full body pain, muscle spasms throughout my body, total anxiety and fear, migraines, bone pain, extreme shame, hopelessness. It's so easy to forget when you feel that way that it won't last it seems that it'll be this way forever. But it won't. It passed. I feel better and my ADHD is not as bad because alcoholl affects memory and mood negatively. Alcohol was providing you with dopamine, another factor to consider. So initially you're going to have even more of a shortage of dopamine and therefore worse ADHD symptoms. I think for people with ADHD the process of stopping your drug of choice is more challenging. I have found my diction to be more related to my mental health than other alcoholics. Once I was over the pain of withdrawal and then this recent crash into hell I feel better I look better my memories better object permanence is not so bad just generally less overwhelmed than I was while drinking. So please don't Go back. You can't go back. Best.
This morning is day 6 for me. I feel like I'm losing my mind
Hope you are doing better now I wish more people talk about this because I felt alone in the feelings I was feeling but come to realize allot of it is getting used to being yourself again without alcohol in your system and learning again how to control your emotions and thoughts and not to take hold on to the bad ones.
Talking to therapist and other many diffrent people who might have gone thru what you are going thru helps allot. Because everybody goes thru it little bit diffrent.
Im 11days sober now im anxious and getting suicidal thoughts 😭😭
@@IntrovertIntrovert-wm5cp talk to a therapist or bring it up to people to get help.
If you feel it's just negative thoughts and you never had them a big reason could be quitting alcohol and its going to take time for your thoughts and mind and body to get back to normal. I feel like I had allot of my fears thrown in my face and bad anxiety after quitting after many weeks it got better after 2 months I was almost 100% better. Took almost 3 months and I found a new hobby I found other things to do realized I could have fun doing things without Alcohol and realized it was just a habit trying to break it is tough. Understanding what's going on with your body and mind is a big help but you'll need to talk to professionals.
Even after time and breaking the habit you'll prob still me to find something to take your time and you'll be surprised how much time things take to learn. Pick up fishing or making videos or something and try learning new things.
I'm so glad and grateful I was never an alcoholic because the things you describe sound so hard. I recently cut alcohol from my life: because of my ADHD and weight/health goals. It was only hard for me/a bit intimidating because alcohol is everywhere in my culture and in the scene/crowd I work and live in. But so far it's going so great! It's almost 2 weeks now and I've been to several social functions where I have been "non toxic" and I've enjoyed it so much. More than before actually: when I drank socially it was fun to a point but it was so easy to start feeling sluggish, not being g able to focus on conversation and feeling like I'm not myself. Sober is much better🥰💫
I stopped Smoking 40 years ago, I always said That I never thought I could live without a cigarette, 14 days now of sobriety I want to say the same thing about alcohol.
Coming up to 80 days sober.Have a bottle of red wine in the kitchen since boxing day 2023 and no urges to drink it. My depression is worse and my anxiety has got a little better,hopefully it gets better.
On day 7, happy to hear this message. Looking forward to hitting that two week milestone this time next week 💪
👌good job
Did you make it?
Thank you Simon this is the video I needed to watch. I have not had drink now for a month quitting after over 20 years of heavy drinking, my emotions are all over the place after years of suppression, I am hoping that they will calm down soon as its very hard to handle....
Thanks Liam. Yes, they will settle, it takes a bit of time for things to rebalance. I actually have another video coming very soon that looks at this a bit deeper and explores what is underneath the uncomfortable feelings, make sure you subscribe to the channel so you don't miss it. If you need more help take a look at my members only programme at www.joinbesober.com - Simon
How are you now?
@@PrestigeProPainters I did relapse sometime after I wrote that post last year then made another attempt to quit few months later, now I am over nine months sober and feeling a lot healthier physically and mentally.
@@LiamBalch I can’t wait to feel this way , I never had depression or major anxiety but now I’m going nuts! Mood swings and brain fog , when can I see a major change? I’m 2 weeks in I was only a weekend drinker
@@PrestigeProPainters Depends on you how long it takes to feel better, it took me many months because I was a binge drinker and drank a lot during the week and also weekends and also abused drugs on the side. It should be a lot shorter for you because you only drink on weekends but also doing some inner work whatever you may think will help you feel better and maybe some exercise etc.
60 days without alcohol, I have lost 23 lbs, and have been exercising more. Sleep is way better. But here’s the kicker..Apathy/depression!!
Here’s the deal if you drink because something’s off in life and when you quit it sneaks back in with no crutch. Anyone else deal with this mess?
Yup. Only on week 7, but have to deal with waaaaaaay More Unhappiness from not numbing It AND irritated af. 😑
Wondering did it get better? 12 weeks and having a hard time with generally just feeling very sad
God please help me. Pray for me yall. Please. Im so tormented
Please come and join the community, let us support you in this ❤️
@@besober Love to you Tiffany
Day 34. Overpowering, irrational cravings pop up time to time and the thought "what difference does it make if I use or not?" But I know it makes a difference.
its been two months no alcohol. anxiety is worst than ever, sleeping is worst than ever, actually gained a few pounds. Im so disappointed in how i am getting worst
I have a new video coming soon that addresses exactly what is at the roots of this, don't lose heart, it is usually because there is something deeper and the feelings are an invitation to explore closer - you can overcome it, I was great for a few months then started to feel really flat and that was a sign to look at certain aspects of my past so I could fully heal - my new book will also help you How to Heal Your Inner Child.
Thanks Simon , such a support , I’ve got to believe in myself more, and I will try
Hi Libby - sorry, has taken me ages to get to the video comments! You are doing great, keep it up -Simon
My pleasure, I was the same as you at 15, he is lucky to have so much awareness, thanks for the comment Simon
Great video and 100% spot on about the withdrawals. I'm on 146 days alcohol free and 26 days vape and nicotine free. Once you realize that you have GABA deficiency, it makes it easier. The brain takes a while to start making it again. Homeostasis!!! That's what it's all about.
I quit 13 years ago, its been hard but my grandson keeps me sober. Every day Is a new memory in the making. For those trying keep going believe me it's worth it best wishes to all.
For me it was sleepless night for 3 weeks but now i dont even think about alcohol, im back to chasing my long term goals. Man up !
176 days. My longest trial before was 144 days. When I did 144 days, a lot of emotions came up. I kept a hidden diary…76 pages…and reread and later ripped them all up. This time I am quitting for good and not much bad emotional stuff coming up this time. Quitting ethanol poison is good. Thank you for your amazing support videos. I drink tonic water in a wine glass. It’s great.
How are u now?
@@PrestigeProPainters ….307 days. Kombucha, tonic water, diet or real gingerale, de alcoholized red wine, champagne…brut, no alcohol. Go for walks, organize things, work out at gym or home, new hobby..acoustic guitar. It can be done.
@@carolselfridge6723 wow I cannot wait to be sober that long! Did you have any withdraw symptoms in the beginning?
The first time I tried to quit, I would have to get incredibly busy if the urge to drink started to appear. I organized things and went out on a walk or soaked in the tub. The damn urge was still there but lessened. Each next time I tried to quit, I did not feel so antsy and so I was able to ignore the call of the addiction more easily. I tried a few dry Februarys and got in about 11 days and the next one maybe a whole one and then maybe 17 days, but each time, the craving and antsiness dropped down some. I also go to the gym and walk on the track and would do a workout. Sometimes now if stress gets to me, i really want a drink….but I remember that the stress does not really go away….it is there until you deal with it…so I do something else and that urge goes away. It’s not easy, but you will be proud of yourself and if you fall off, keep counting the days sober….you earned them…..do not start at 1 again….dammit, that’s so demoralizing. You can do it!
@@carolselfridge6723 thanks for the tip , did you get any brain fog and mood swings /depression in the beginning?
To everyone:
I stopped in 1990. April 26th.
This is important. It is a scientific fact that if you do something for 23 consecutive days you're hooked.
Conversely, if you can go 23 days WITHOUT doing a certain thing,you do NOT have it any longer.
Shoot for 23 days. Tell everybody you know. Put the pressure on yourself so everyone is on you.
I listened to AM radio on day #2, my neighbor Dr.Joyce Brothers have a radio spot talking to the bad dreams so uncannily as I was experiencing them. She said they will subside. She was spot on. I thanked her personally.
You are tougher than any crap in a bottle.
Wake up not worried about happened the previous day, how good is that!
I drank alcohol for the last 26 years, and I have been alcohol-free or sober for the past 10 months. My doctor prescribed Librium for 3 or 4 weeks, and I am still taking Pari CR25 for anxiety. I never went to a rehab center, but I faced withdrawal symptoms like seizures when I was drinking. Now, even if somebody drinks in front of me, I don’t feel the urge to drink. I am 45 and still doing well; the only thing is I have a little bit of anxiety. Overall, I am happy, and it is possible to stay without alcohol."
That Gabba info is so helpful, I wasn’t aware of it, so thank you. It’s always easier to handle adversity when you understand the science behind the feelings. I’m five days in, I’ve quit a few times previously for months and always just feel better in every way, mostly happiness is the biggest change. I’m determined to be the best I can now, I’m also getting excited about quitting now as I’ve seen the benefits before. I never really understand why I’ve started again in the past. There is really no positives to drinking when you think with a rational mind, but that’s the first thing alcohol takes from you, any rational thought!
Great vid Simon! You are so charismatic and inspire me to be sober! God bless!
Thanks so much I’m glad you liked it 😊
This is the video I was looking for. How to overcome side effects of quitting drinking.
Day 12. It’s hitting hard.
Day #16 for me. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I've been drinking for 50 years. Perhaps a sad commentary, but I already feel that this is going to be my biggest accomplishment.!!
Thanks for this video. I quite July 22 and it has been tough, but I'm determined to never drink again. I think I'm just entering the gaba stage that you speak of. I've been drinking daily since circa 1972 so my bodys' natural gaba has lots of rebuilding to do. I've just subscribed to your channel and will do some exploring. Thanks again !
5 weeks in still feeling crap, dizziness, nausea and absolutely knackered.
That's how I feel I'm on 6 weeks how do you feel now
@@williamcollins3619I'm now approaching 4 months without alcohol, still feeling fatigued throughout the day, getting up first thing was a struggle but it's getting better. I have no desire of drinking now, however I have to watch what I eat. According to websites it takes 4 months to a year for brain chemistry to reset, that's probably why I'm feeling tired all the time.
Thanks for replying. Glad things are getting better for you I've had a lot better week. I've not been feeling as dizzy it's just the fatigue in the morning. I feel like I've got no energy to do anything
How are you now?
Day 2 and I’ve never felt this level of depression. It’s a chemical feeling, like my brain just isn’t firing right. Never really felt suicidal until now and started drinking again
Omg me too...I'm on day 5 and I'm having horrible intrusive thoughts and depression been crying all day. Literally.
@@raveneyes7191 it’s real…I think it was also the Xanax I was taking and am on Prozac now and feel slightly better
@raveneyes7191 I'm with you friend. How do you feel now? I'm on day 18. And man the anxiety and depression are really bad.
Day 45 for me. I'm learning that we store toxins from the ethanol in our fat cells. They build up over years of drinking. Makes you tired. Can take 6-12 months for your body and mind to reset. I have no idea what that will feel like and I CAN'T WAIT! Biggest changes so far are less brain fog, way better sleep, less irritable, and weight loss. Just think of alcohol for what it is, poison. You are missing out on nothing by quitting. Future is looking bright:)
On week 4. I’m irritated, haven’t barely smiled of laughed. Feel bored and depressed. I have noticed that I do other things to fill time and have extra money to fund things I’ve been wanting to do for awhile. I don’t want to golf, watch football. A lot of the things I liked to do while having beers.
Day 1 for me has been tough, lots of anxiety. Thanks for the inspiration!
Similar situation I am in bro it's so tough dealing with withdrawals 😔
@@versatilehumanbeing6013 oh yeah withdrawals can be really tough. I had to go through a detox to stop me having another seizure. Keep going tho.
thank you. I am 6 days in and its friday - I really needed this video.
so... theres an explanation why in my early 20s to late 20s, i experienced depression and anxiety. i thought i was just lacking awareness on how to live life.
i stopped drinking a year prior to pandemic. i was not alcoholic perse but a binge drinker and i only drink outside. i never drink alone. it was my form of socialization.
these days my mood is fairly stable. i dont have any emotional outbursts even when i lack sleep. i dont have depression nor anxiety.
but since i sometimes drink coffee, i can feel my nerves peaking afterwards.
but other than that, no more emotional turmoil
and alcoholism runs in my fathers family. he is so emotional when drunk 😐
The most important thing, and rewarding are extremely difficult, but worth the struggle.
Auh Simon I could hug you. Day 5 and I needed to see this. Thanks
Resolve. This is needed when you have an addictive personality like mine. At age 65 I was seeing the first signs of negative effects of alcohol which I had consumed on an almost daily basis for 45 years. This giving up is hard if you have a large social circle or difficult work or home situations with a lot of conflict and stress. These need to be alleviated or reduced sharply in order to success. Depending on your life stage this might be a long process. Another aspect is to pick yourself up and start all over again.
I anticipate that Christmas is going to be a big challenge because of the social stuff that goes on at that time. All of my immediate family are very moderate drinkers so that should help. I have to recognise that I cannot be a moderate drinker, just like tobacco I have no off switch.
38 days now, really tired all the time, my mood has flatlined too, my sleep is great though.i will cary on regardless, no beer urges for a while
Hi Daniel, it is common to feel flat after the initial honeymoon period, I have spoken about this on a few other videos. Commonly it is from feeling the feelings that we used alcohol to numb out, or it could be that you feel bored without alcohol and so much time on your hands. Both of these can be navigated with the right understanding and support, great to hear your sleep has improved. If you need extra support have a look at www.joinbesober.com
I'm on day 8 of no alcohol. I sleep like a baby. But I'm on and off depressed. I'm not normally depressed. I'm so happy and proud of myself for not drinking though.
Day 8! Congratulations! It takes time for the brain to rebalance. Over the next couple weeks, you will likely be noticing small improvements. You might find a support group helpful. My Be Sober Quit Drinking & Enjoy Life group is private and free of cost. If you haven't joined yet, I hope you consider being a part of the group.
That me now I have mood swings all day , when did it get better?
@@PrestigeProPainters it took a bit. Exercise. getting sunshine and eating better helped. Trying new things I've always wanted to do helped too. I tried archery and pottery. But if did take a bit. I think it was 2-3 months. It takes time for your body to recover and heal and get your body chemistry to even out.
@@enchantress7 how long and how much did you drink? I only drank weekends and I’m having some brain fog and horrible mood swings , I never really was the depressed or anxious type till now
@@PrestigeProPainters I drank wine after work. 2-3 glasses a night towards the end. I was a total a-hole after two. I think its how your body reacts to alcohol. It does over time change your body chemistry
I really like the specifics of this video. Very helpful! Gives me milestones to shoot for, and I liked the phrase, “standing in the storm”.
I love the optimism you express!
Started drinking a bit too much after retirement and Covid. Decided to stop because I’ve lost friends to this, and don’t want to continue down that slope.
My loved kitten got out and hid under a car ( he was 9 months old). Didn`t come home and was found in the road early next morming, the car had moved and it crushed his head. It has destroyed me and the grief pain is terrible, I though after quite a long time not drinking that alcohol may be a comfort to me. I could not have been more wrong it made it all so much worse. I loath alcohol now and it has damaged my life, it`s gone for good. Never going back to the poison crap.
I hope you are feeling better and have stuck with it. The story about your cat broke my heart.
Hey! I hope you’re feeling better - so sorry to hear about your kitten. Sending you positive thoughts. 😊
5 weeks in and I really don’t’ feel any better. My energy is all over the place. Still waiting for this big turnaround. My wife drinks wine every night and she has more energy than me. It’s embarrassing. LOL
How are u now
1 month in and feel like shit!
How u doing now
@@PrestigeProPainters I'm doing great. I fell off for a bit but am about a month in. I think the key was getting off EVERYTHING including sleeping pills, even melatonin. And reducing caffeine. I realized that sleep is everything. And good sleep comes from what we don't put in our bodies as much as what we do. Cut out most sugar and eating mostly animal products and I feel incredible! Alcohol is poison and poisoning yourself is just stupid. No more hangovers and feel good every morning.
@@WilliamBTCWallace are u going through any mental issues?
Im an alcoholic,your words make sense.thankyou for your videos.
Thank you for these motivational talks! Really helpful x
Hi Sue, Glad they have been helpful! Simon
so glad i watched your video. I have been struggling emotionally and have been using alcohol to help me cope. On day 3 and will keep going and also watching your videos! thanks 🙂
Started my third quit few days ago but boy my body never hurt this much… Last try was a year ago and stopped for about 4 months and never felt better. Somehow alcohol has a way to keep trying to own you but keep fighting