I’ve failed so many times. I always take long breaks hoping I’ll be alcohol free forever but then I drink again. I’ve never felt more motivated than right now and I’m at 25 days without a drink. Love your videos and the inspiration brotha
Today, I am 518 day free. You are telling my story Jay. Back in May, I did a Vipassana retreat and I'm still processing, with a therapist, all of the emotions that came to the surface. I'm glad I took the time to sit with myself and be quiet. Going through what I did brought me to this place of peace and I am so grateful.
@Mama S 16 years off the alcohol. But sometimes I still have to be aware. This addiction keeps popping up in my head. It' s always there...somewhere in the background..
Happy for you bro! 😃🙌🏽 Haven’t had a drink since March of 2013. Thank God! It was the 12 Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous that was paramount to my sobriety and has saved my life. 🙏 The simple absence of alcohol (dry drunk) has never worked for me. I still continue to feel anxious, irritable, and discontent. I eventually discovered that I needed to find a “power greater than myself.” I chose and worked with a sponsor that helped walk me through the 12 Step Program. I firmly believe I NEVER could have done it on my own. As I continued to work diligently through the simple but not easy steps, eventually the mental and physical obsession to drink alcohol left me. I didn’t think that’s ever be possible. 😳 Today, My life is centered in the principles I’ve learned primarily by freely attending and becoming a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous. I never thought I’d ever say something like that but it’s true. I highly recommend anyone having issues or trouble stopping, and staying stopped drinking look into AA. There are free local meetings EVERYWHERE. You and your life are worth it. There’s nothing to lose and only EVERYTHING to gain. I also recommend searching for “AA SPEAKERS” on TH-cam. There are tons of recorded talks. God bless you! 🙏😃
AA did wonders for my life. I don't go today, but I went for about 12 years or so. Learned more than school ever taught me. One day at a time my friend.
Thank you, Jay. I hope that you continue to create videos. I appreciate how you speak candidly, and the truth of what you are saying is refreshing. A moment when you were speaking brought me to tears in a way I don’t completely understand, but I think it’s because I really needed to hear it. Thank you again.
I’m 38 and probably on try 20 of trying to quit booze. I know there is a major mental aspect of this I need to overcome. It’s only been 3 days :( but I’m :) for them. Glad I found you here to keep me going. Thank you for being you!!
Hi Jay, stumbled upon your videos and I have to say they have helped me with quiting alcohol. I felt shame and alone, but it was nice to see someone put themselve out there.
I just wanna thank you for putting this stuff out there for people to hear. It’s been 25 days for me and I am learning more about myself everyday. Although that can be scary, it’s how we grow. Keep it up man 🤙🏻
Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. That really means a lot. Huge congrats to you. 25 days is no joke. You’ve made it through some hard times to get that far. The process of self discovery is such a blessing, you’re right. Hard times and all. Worth it brother! Thanks again 🙏💛
I found your you tube posts and you caught my ear. You remind me of my earlier years of sobriety. We do have some different perspectives. To be brief, I was not able to call myself an alcoholic at first, I had been through the mill of psychiatric wards for 14 years, I studied mental disorders, religion, and all sorts of self help ish gurus. I was an extremely stubborn self willed know it all. Many might have called me an asshole. Trust me I’m no Bible thumper, if you know me I’m rather a heathen, but I have an unbreakable believe and trust in what I call God, of my understanding. Without a spirt guide I would not have the strength to change the things that stood in my way of becoming my better self. In all the things through my all knowing life...the smartest thing I have ever done was to admit that I needed help, then be willing to receive that guidance. Today I know little, but what I do know is who I am. Your public series here is a benefit, peace to you.
Thank you for putting up this video and speaking candidly about your experience. I resonated with the piece about trauma. Recognizing that trauma can be smaller events that you just didn’t process properly at the time. I agree with the opinion that all addiction is linked to trauma. Thank you 🙏🏻
It’s amazing to me when we start our journey into sobriety how we unknowingly reach different levels. In my continued research with my sobriety through AA and a plethora of Internet for vlogs like yours, it’s like my brain enters new stages that keep me moving forward. What has kept me going consistently has been your ability, as well as others, to all agree that it gets better with time. I know that replacing alcohol with something else can be an argument for some, however I’ve seem to replace alcohol with spending time in the gym. To me, instead of 30 minutes of sweet, calming bliss followed by a hangover the next day, I spend two hours thrashing myself only to experience the whole next day with a sense of accomplishment that leads to a euphoria. Thank you.
Great insight and message. I'm 32 days sober and I will say I disagree on will power lasting. I think will power alone may not last, but will power + healthy coping mechanisms + therapy + always working towards the objective of attaining and maintaining sobriety will work. Hope to have the same message when I hit 300 days. Godspeed.
Your channel and message is so unbelievably powerful and I connected with every word. I'm 3 and half months sober and working through trauma and pain I didn't think was an issue ...your video brought me a sense of relief to know that I'm not alone and it's a process not for the faint hearted and truly finding myself will be the truly worth this journey ...we're the lucky ones most people are in denial and will stay stagnant and suffering ...keep doing what your doing and on your journey...all the love and support from Cornwall, England ..
Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful and encouraging words brother. I agree with you and I’m so glad to hear you’ve discovered that as well - it’s the ultimate journey of self discovery and realizing these things is so powerful in creating perspective and understanding which goes far beyond what most people attain. I don’t regret any of it because it’s part of the journey and so much good has come from it that I don’t think could have apart from the struggle and pain. Thanks for taking a moment to share brother, I really appreciate that
I’ve always told people I could never shut my mind off but alcohol would give it a break. It was temporary but for me it was so worth it because I felt I could be at peace for those 3-4 hours. I have ADHD and I’ve also had a traumatic childhood, so anxiety and depression frequently come and go. I’ve been in the cycle of being able to put it down for an extended period of time and every time it would almost be like a new high. Then eventually something would happen that would trigger me and I would go on my nightly binge after work and the kids were in bed. I’m just coming out of my 3 month binge and I haven’t had a drink for 7 days now, I feel a lot better and I’m thinking clearly again. For me the hardest part is having a pessimistic mind set knowing that somethings will eventually happen and I will go right back into the numbing process. It’s a constant battle and cycle I’ve been going through since the age of 24, I’m now 33 years old and I’m fucking sick of it. What you say is almost like hearing someone talk about me, I feel you on every level and it’s somewhat comforting being able to relate. I really do appreciate these videos that you post because you take the loneliness away and please keep posting more of them. Thank you and respect brother.
First off...very proud of you my brother. Secondly, drinking should never be a lifestyle. The fun buzz you get for hours will not pay off in the long term. It kills motivation. Get on your grind folks and realize alcohol in the big picture robs you of your future benefits. Well wishes my fellow brothers and sisters. Your life is ahead of you.
This is sooooo true. My desire for life just dies right in front of my eyes when I drink. I can give up for a couple of weeks and then feel like I’m strong enough to just have a couple because I can just stop again. That NEVER happens.... Then the anxiety, laziness, depression and no motivation kicks in and before I know it I’m not wanting to get out of bed all over again. I absolutely HATE alcohol. I’m doing it properly this time!!!! I just have to ❤️🙏🏽
Great analysis. I came to similar conclusions many years ago, but still don't understand how to act on it and make positive changes in my life. You are leagues ahead of me, my friend.
Most hate their significant others when they drink too much. Besides depleting ones IQ, it blinds the majority into believing they're smarter when they drink??? Ahahaha. Drinkin' thinkin. Your brain cell's parted and your body feels like superman. Government made it an essential service. It's essential they keep one stupid and docile while continuing to feed the serpents their tax dollars with every guzzle.
I’ve been off the booze now for one month now , and feel so much better in so many ways.i have my mind,family,and life back.One drink and I would be back to where I was .I was Self meditating. I am type 2 diabetic so being on sugar reducing tablets,makes me thirsty all the time.People say then drink water .but I found drinking beer and wine gave me that instant high and the more I drank the better I felt.I put on so much weight but now I’ve lost lots of weight without even trying.Spent 43years flying all over the USA and I fully understand the drinking culture there .When I see people drinking and changing I feel sorry for them ,as that used to be me .sincerely ,Many thanks for your message.Kevin.inspirational.
I read a book and it changed my life and I said the same thing. "There is no book going to fix my problems " but it did and that still fills crazy. The book is Allen Carr's the easy way to control alcohol. Its brilliant
I get inspired by videos like this until the evening time rolls around then the thirst always wins. I hope one day I want to give it up though because it’s slowly tearing my world apart.
I know how that feels brother! I know how it feels to feel like it’s never going to end when things are going sideways. It’ll pass bro, it always done. I’ve learned so much through this process that things just somehow work out.
Thankyou so much for this. Out of all my severe addictions that I have beaten. Ice and marijuana, mdma. Alcohol has been the worst and has that strong hold. It will be beautiful and life changing quiting for good.
I did 10yrs sober & drank again. Im now 10months sober & due to go on a cruise in january 2020. My head is wreaked!!! I know what im like, & i know i cant stop when i start. But my head is telling me i need a drink on the cruise, all other cruises iv done have been me drinking & recovering. Sick of the head wreck
I agree that having a problem is good..it’s an opportunity to break free, to understand, to intervene. I have a problem and I’m here because of that..I really feel it’s time to quit ‘beer’ but I’m finding it hard to change the paradigm, my paradigm of the world and where alcohol fits with this picture..there is a real sense of peace that I get from drinking alcohol but the after effects outweigh this..it’s this paradigm of so called ‘peace’ that I need to change. It’s not peace it’s running away..Thankyou anyway
I can relate 100%. It’s been a year for me and a lot of digging deep to understand and resolve the underlying issues. Booze is a powerful anxiolytic which makes it harder because it is really good at shutting off the noise. It makes you feel like everything is good, no question about that but you’re right - it just magnifies the underlying angst and makes it worse when the booze wears off. All the best to you in your fight. It’s worth it 💪💪💪 Keep in touch!
I like real talk, but i do everything i can to avoid it. Because i can't deal with it. The unresolved "stuff" that bubbles under the surface is what holds you like a vice in a place you don't want to be. Being an Alcoholic is not fun, it feels like i am slowly but surely killing myself a little bit more every day. I can actually feel it. "It is easier to inflict pain than to confront it" Man, i never heard a line that sums up why i am an alcoholic more than that. I watched a couple of your uploads now, and i hope things continue to get better for you. Me, i can feel a change in the air....that could mean my death, or my recovery...i still have not worked that out yet...but there will be no inbetween.....Peace.
Dude!! Jay you are amazing and thank you for quitting cause youre helping so many people like myself!! Love your REALness...its absolutely refreshing. Fuckin eh ya!!!
Def checking out Dr.Garbor Mate...thank. you . again, sorry for my mulitple replies...I"m listening to you as i type this and will send it then listren more and go oh fuck yeah i gotta say this..anyhow Keep up and strong on your amazing best decision you have made with alcohol.
I appreciate it tons! These people have been incredible sources of strength, wisdom and understanding for me so to know it’s helping others means a lot!
I have been Sober now ' 11 days ' and my body feels better and mentally a little positive etc. I am eating healthier and attending gym occasionally So all is better so far BUT the old Mental demons kick in regular And they make me tempted to drink again .....Once I start I can't stop for a few day's at least And it fucks my health up and Financially broke.
Hi Jay My second comment tonight don't know if you will check your older video... I hope soo I totally relate to you and your story, great videos thank you soo much, if you have time check out your 210 days video left a comment few minutes ago. ..... I ready to die to stop....
Already have based on your recommendation! and WOW... my dad went to my moms work 3 weeks after she delivered me!... I am a RN now and KNOW a woman needs at LEAST 6 weeks to recover.... mom went back after 3 weeks after I was born... dad showed up at her work restaurant with my older brother to get $$ for booze... mom asked where was the baby (being me)... dad said I was asleep at home.... I look now upon my baby self... was I cold??? Was I wet??? Was I hungry???? ...did I need to be held???... my dad left me alone at 3 weeks of age.... so the story goes! I loved the talk of the guy you recommended... as he was 3weeks old and was told by his baby doctor to just let him cry... over 3 hours... let him cry... that’s me... love you brother ... thank you for your purity and transparency! I need that... blessings WWG1WGA!
I always fail... I try and go a month 45 days and then boom fall off the wagon!! Since Covid drank soooo much cant get a job... Just feel like shit....
Start again, and when you hit day 45 push through next time...I tried and failed the same like you many times.....this time I'm at day 300...I didn't decide to quit..its too much pressure and then you end up back at the bottle ..just try to see how long you can go without it....after a few months off the grog the thought of a hangover was enough to turn me off...took me hundreds of hangovers and day and nights lost to finally learn that!
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I’ve failed so many times. I always take long breaks hoping I’ll be alcohol free forever but then I drink again. I’ve never felt more motivated than right now and I’m at 25 days without a drink. Love your videos and the inspiration brotha
Your Dad maybe you “failed forward.” Stay strong.
Have compassion for yourself.
Take good care. 😊
@j thats what the 12 steps are for just showing up isn't AA
160 today.
You’re doing great, you don’t fail until you quit trying. Bless you 🙏🏻
Today, I am 518 day free. You are telling my story Jay. Back in May, I did a Vipassana retreat and I'm still processing, with a therapist, all of the emotions that came to the surface. I'm glad I took the time to sit with myself and be quiet.
Going through what I did brought me to this place of peace and I am so grateful.
11 days in & I feel great. I’m never going back. Thank you for making those videos, you gave me hope that I can stop.
great!!!
@Mama S 16 years off the alcohol. But sometimes I still have to be aware. This addiction keeps popping up in my head. It' s always there...somewhere in the background..
Happy for you bro! 😃🙌🏽
Haven’t had a drink since March of 2013. Thank God!
It was the 12 Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous that was paramount to my sobriety and has saved my life. 🙏
The simple absence of alcohol (dry drunk) has never worked for me.
I still continue to feel anxious, irritable, and discontent.
I eventually discovered that I needed to find a “power greater than myself.”
I chose and worked with a sponsor that helped walk me through the 12 Step Program. I firmly believe I NEVER could have done it on my own. As I continued to work diligently through the simple but not easy steps, eventually the mental and physical obsession to drink alcohol left me. I didn’t think that’s ever be possible. 😳
Today, My life is centered in the principles I’ve learned primarily by freely attending and becoming a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous. I never thought I’d ever say something like that but it’s true.
I highly recommend anyone having issues or trouble stopping, and staying stopped drinking look into AA. There are free local meetings EVERYWHERE.
You and your life are worth it. There’s nothing to lose and only EVERYTHING to gain.
I also recommend searching for “AA SPEAKERS” on TH-cam. There are tons of recorded talks.
God bless you! 🙏😃
Thank you brother. I’ve heard that from a lot of people and I’m grateful to hear you’ve successfully conquered this demon 🙏🙏💪💪
AA did wonders for my life. I don't go today, but I went for about 12 years or so. Learned more than school ever taught me. One day at a time my friend.
@@mauricecardinal6352 Why would you STOP doing the very thing that "Did wonders" for you?
@@markg.4246 I don't drink today. Not a drop. No need to wallow in the past if it isn't effecting my future.
Well done mate!!! Thank you for being an inspiration. Recovering alcoholic, sober 797 days🤘🏻
Amazing man! Congrats! And thank you for taking a moment to share your encouragement. I really appreciate that
Thank you, Jay. I hope that you continue to create videos. I appreciate how you speak candidly, and the truth of what you are saying is refreshing. A moment when you were speaking brought me to tears in a way I don’t completely understand, but I think it’s because I really needed to hear it. Thank you again.
I’m 38 and probably on try 20 of trying to quit booze. I know there is a major mental aspect of this I need to overcome. It’s only been 3 days :( but I’m :) for them. Glad I found you here to keep me going. Thank you for being you!!
Hi Jay, stumbled upon your videos and I have to say they have helped me with quiting alcohol. I felt shame and alone, but it was nice to see someone put themselve out there.
I just wanna thank you for putting this stuff out there for people to hear. It’s been 25 days for me and I am learning more about myself everyday. Although that can be scary, it’s how we grow. Keep it up man 🤙🏻
Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. That really means a lot.
Huge congrats to you. 25 days is no joke. You’ve made it through some hard times to get that far.
The process of self discovery is such a blessing, you’re right. Hard times and all. Worth it brother! Thanks again 🙏💛
I found your you tube posts and you caught my ear. You remind me of my earlier years of sobriety. We do have some different perspectives. To be brief, I was not able to call myself an alcoholic at first, I had been through the mill of psychiatric wards for 14 years, I studied mental disorders, religion, and all sorts of self help ish gurus. I was an extremely stubborn self willed know it all. Many might have called me an asshole.
Trust me I’m no Bible thumper, if you know me I’m rather a heathen, but I have an unbreakable believe and trust in what I call God, of my understanding. Without a spirt guide I would not have the strength to change the things that stood in my way of becoming my better self. In all the things through my all knowing life...the smartest thing I have ever done was to admit that I needed help, then be willing to receive that guidance. Today I know little, but what I do know is who I am. Your public series here is a benefit, peace to you.
Thank you for putting up this video and speaking candidly about your experience. I resonated with the piece about trauma. Recognizing that trauma can be smaller events that you just didn’t process properly at the time. I agree with the opinion that all addiction is linked to trauma. Thank you 🙏🏻
It’s amazing to me when we start our journey into sobriety how we unknowingly reach different levels. In my continued research with my sobriety through AA and a plethora of Internet for vlogs like yours, it’s like my brain enters new stages that keep me moving forward. What has kept me going consistently has been your ability, as well as others, to all agree that it gets better with time. I know that replacing alcohol with something else can be an argument for some, however I’ve seem to replace alcohol with spending time in the gym. To me, instead of 30 minutes of sweet, calming bliss followed by a hangover the next day, I spend two hours thrashing myself only to experience the whole next day with a sense of accomplishment that leads to a euphoria.
Thank you.
Great insight and message. I'm 32 days sober and I will say I disagree on will power lasting. I think will power alone may not last, but will power + healthy coping mechanisms + therapy + always working towards the objective of attaining and maintaining sobriety will work. Hope to have the same message when I hit 300 days. Godspeed.
Your channel and message is so unbelievably powerful and I connected with every word. I'm 3 and half months sober and working through trauma and pain I didn't think was an issue ...your video brought me a sense of relief to know that I'm not alone and it's a process not for the faint hearted and truly finding myself will be the truly worth this journey ...we're the lucky ones most people are in denial and will stay stagnant and suffering ...keep doing what your doing and on your journey...all the love and support from Cornwall, England ..
Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful and encouraging words brother. I agree with you and I’m so glad to hear you’ve discovered that as well - it’s the ultimate journey of self discovery and realizing these things is so powerful in creating perspective and understanding which goes far beyond what most people attain. I don’t regret any of it because it’s part of the journey and so much good has come from it that I don’t think could have apart from the struggle and pain. Thanks for taking a moment to share brother, I really appreciate that
@@JayWoodford thanks for your reply brother was awesome, have a great Christmas and can't wait for the content in the new year
How are you doing now Michael? Fellow Cornish dweller here too 😊👋🏼
Thanks for creating this content Jay. You've struck a chord with me in many ways.
I’ve always told people I could never shut my mind off but alcohol would give it a break. It was temporary but for me it was so worth it because I felt I could be at peace for those 3-4 hours. I have ADHD and I’ve also had a traumatic childhood, so anxiety and depression frequently come and go. I’ve been in the cycle of being able to put it down for an extended period of time and every time it would almost be like a new high. Then eventually something would happen that would trigger me and I would go on my nightly binge after work and the kids were in bed. I’m just coming out of my 3 month binge and I haven’t had a drink for 7 days now, I feel a lot better and I’m thinking clearly again. For me the hardest part is having a pessimistic mind set knowing that somethings will eventually happen and I will go right back into the numbing process. It’s a constant battle and cycle I’ve been going through since the age of 24, I’m now 33 years old and I’m fucking sick of it. What you say is almost like hearing someone talk about me, I feel you on every level and it’s somewhat comforting being able to relate. I really do appreciate these videos that you post because you take the loneliness away and please keep posting more of them. Thank you and respect brother.
First off...very proud of you my brother. Secondly, drinking should never be a lifestyle. The fun buzz you get for hours will not pay off in the long term. It kills motivation. Get on your grind folks and realize alcohol in the big picture robs you of your future benefits. Well wishes my fellow brothers and sisters. Your life is ahead of you.
This is sooooo true. My desire for life just dies right in front of my eyes when I drink. I can give up for a couple of weeks and then feel like I’m strong enough to just have a couple because I can just stop again. That NEVER happens.... Then the anxiety, laziness, depression and no motivation kicks in and before I know it I’m not wanting to get out of bed all over again. I absolutely HATE alcohol. I’m doing it properly this time!!!! I just have to ❤️🙏🏽
Great analysis. I came to similar conclusions many years ago, but still don't understand how to act on it and make positive changes in my life. You are leagues ahead of me, my friend.
Day four. AA this afternoon, rehab tomorrow and seeing my GP on Monday. I hate who I am when I drink 😔
Good for you Scott! How are you feeling. Super pumped to hear you’re courageously taking this head on!
Right on Scott. Most can't admit that. It's the first step along with being powerless over a substance. Step 1. The best to you.
Keep going ...its hard but youre worth it . Sending you strength xo
Most hate their significant others when they drink too much. Besides depleting ones IQ, it blinds the majority into believing they're smarter when they drink??? Ahahaha. Drinkin' thinkin. Your brain cell's parted and your body feels like superman. Government made it an essential service. It's essential they keep one stupid and docile while continuing to feed the serpents their tax dollars with every guzzle.
I'm such a broken individual. This video is amazing.
You've just said so many things that make sense to me. Thank you so much.
So glad to hear that David and I really appreciate you taking a moment to say so! That really means a lot 🙏🙏🙏
I’ve been off the booze now for one month now , and feel so much better in so many ways.i have my mind,family,and life back.One drink and I would be back to where I was .I was Self meditating. I am type 2 diabetic so being on sugar reducing tablets,makes me thirsty all the time.People say then drink water .but I found drinking beer and wine gave me that instant high and the more I drank the better I felt.I put on so much weight but now I’ve lost lots of weight without even trying.Spent 43years flying all over the USA and I fully understand the drinking culture there .When I see people drinking and changing I feel sorry for them ,as that used to be me .sincerely ,Many thanks for your message.Kevin.inspirational.
You are great man Jay - thank you so much for your honesty and inspiration!
I read a book and it changed my life and I said the same thing. "There is no book going to fix my problems " but it did and that still fills crazy. The book is Allen Carr's the easy way to control alcohol. Its brilliant
I no longer have the battle. I bet if 10 people read or listen to the book 8 people at least will be free from alcohol
Day 6..thank you Jay and big congratulations 🎊 to you...I'm also listening to Dr. Nelson from emotion code xx
I get inspired by videos like this until the evening time rolls around then the thirst always wins. I hope one day I want to give it up though because it’s slowly tearing my world apart.
Awesome! I’ve been sober and just back & forth! Thanks for what you r doing! Be safe!
Thanks for saying so brother 🙏🙏💪💪
Jay Woodford For sure brother! Everything is falling down around me it seems right now! U talking is helping me think! 💪💪🙏🏻🤙
I know how that feels brother! I know how it feels to feel like it’s never going to end when things are going sideways. It’ll pass bro, it always done. I’ve learned so much through this process that things just somehow work out.
Good video. This helped me put my food addiction into perspective . New subscriber. Good luck on your journey. All the best .
Thank you so much for taking a moment to say so, Megon and all the best to you!!🙏🙏💪💪
Thankyou so much for this. Out of all my severe addictions that I have beaten. Ice and marijuana, mdma. Alcohol has been the worst and has that strong hold. It will be beautiful and life changing quiting for good.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. Most helpful!!
Thank you so much for saying so and it means a ton to know it helps! 🙏💜
I did 10yrs sober & drank again. Im now 10months sober & due to go on a cruise in january 2020. My head is wreaked!!!
I know what im like, & i know i cant stop when i start. But my head is telling me i need a drink on the cruise, all other cruises iv done have been me drinking & recovering. Sick of the head wreck
Yeah it’s so not worth it! Wish I had easier answers but I don’t.
Just have a few beers Jeez, life is short enjoy it
Evan Ross stfu
Your story is pretty much mine. So glad that someone else did too but we are so much better off to have
Thank you I so needed to hear this
Congratulations Jay
😎👍🤝
Your videos are brilliant.
9 mins 25 seconds.... Exactly how I felt my head will not rest constantly thinking and drink would numb the feeling.
I love Garbor Maté and Jordan Peterson
This definitely hits home.
I’m really happy to hear that and thank you for taking a moment to say so. That means a lot to hear 🙏
I agree that having a problem is good..it’s an opportunity to break free, to understand, to intervene. I have a problem and I’m here because of that..I really feel it’s time to quit ‘beer’ but I’m finding it hard to change the paradigm, my paradigm of the world and where alcohol fits with this picture..there is a real sense of peace that I get from drinking alcohol but the after effects outweigh this..it’s this paradigm of so called ‘peace’ that I need to change. It’s not peace it’s running away..Thankyou anyway
I can relate 100%. It’s been a year for me and a lot of digging deep to understand and resolve the underlying issues. Booze is a powerful anxiolytic which makes it harder because it is really good at shutting off the noise. It makes you feel like everything is good, no question about that but you’re right - it just magnifies the underlying angst and makes it worse when the booze wears off. All the best to you in your fight. It’s worth it 💪💪💪
Keep in touch!
Jay Woodford thanks for the response, much appreciated. I’m going to start with one month..see how it goes! 😊👍
rubberneckk you’re welcome and thanks again for reaching out. Stay in touch, I’d love to hear how it goes for you! 🙏💜
Jay Woodford thankyou, will do. 😊
I like real talk, but i do everything i can to avoid it. Because i can't deal with it. The unresolved "stuff" that bubbles under the surface is what holds you like a vice in a place you don't want to be. Being an Alcoholic is not fun, it feels like i am slowly but surely killing myself a little bit more every day. I can actually feel it. "It is easier to inflict pain than to confront it" Man, i never heard a line that sums up why i am an alcoholic more than that. I watched a couple of your uploads now, and i hope things continue to get better for you. Me, i can feel a change in the air....that could mean my death, or my recovery...i still have not worked that out yet...but there will be no inbetween.....Peace.
My own brother would rather not speak to me again than face reality. I quit , he couldn't
Dude!! Jay you are amazing and thank you for quitting cause youre helping so many people like myself!! Love your REALness...its absolutely refreshing. Fuckin eh ya!!!
JP!! Jordan Peterson is abdsolutely my man!! Love his mind , and grateful for such beings on this earth :)
Def checking out Dr.Garbor Mate...thank. you . again, sorry for my mulitple replies...I"m listening to you as i type this and will send it then listren more and go oh fuck yeah i gotta say this..anyhow Keep up and strong on your amazing best decision you have made with alcohol.
I appreciate it tons! These people have been incredible sources of strength, wisdom and understanding for me so to know it’s helping others means a lot!
The gratitude here amazes me. Thank you.
For the chronic alcoholic, "will power" is an illusion. It doesn't exist!
I feel like for me after day 5 it was always uphill those first 3-4 days though were always the longest and were always hell
It is a horrifying feeling in deed. Feeling kinda desperate.
You'll be good. I'm 6 day's in and feel much better. Just get through the day..🤗
Thank you brother....
I'm quitting after 40 years.. 3rd month in but pretty good so far.. considering. It's like a trip actually, after this long on the drink and smoke
Thank you Jay.
Thank you for saying so brother 🙏🙏
I have been Sober now ' 11 days ' and my body feels better and mentally a little positive etc. I am eating healthier and attending gym occasionally So all is better so far BUT the old Mental demons kick in regular And they make me tempted to drink again .....Once I start I can't stop for a few day's at least And it fucks my health up and Financially broke.
My story completely, yeah I’m struggling I’m honest about alcohol
Thank you for these videos. ;)
Thank you!
I bet if 10 people read or listen to the book at least 8 people would be free from alcohol
Hey man you form my hometown. How do I discuss my brothers drinking. Without being judgemental
Hi Jay
My second comment tonight don't know if you will check your older video... I hope soo
I totally relate to you and your story, great videos thank you soo much, if you have time check out your 210 days video left a comment few minutes ago.
..... I ready to die to stop....
Not being distorted is what most people live by everyday so perhaps i should get it in perspective & not puff up the chest for medals
Can you provide the links to the guy you recommend?? Thank you for helping. No one understands the hell im going through inside...
Hey Tonya look up Dr Gabor Mate and Jordan Peterson
Already have based on your recommendation! and WOW... my dad went to my moms work 3 weeks after she delivered me!... I am a RN now and KNOW a woman needs at LEAST 6 weeks to recover.... mom went back after 3 weeks after I was born... dad showed up at her work restaurant with my older brother to get $$ for booze... mom asked where was the baby (being me)... dad said I was asleep at home.... I look now upon my baby self... was I cold??? Was I wet??? Was I hungry???? ...did I need to be held???... my dad left me alone at 3 weeks of age.... so the story goes! I loved the talk of the guy you recommended... as he was 3weeks old and was told by his baby doctor to just let him cry... over 3 hours... let him cry... that’s me... love you brother ... thank you for your purity and transparency! I need that... blessings WWG1WGA!
Jay Woodford I absolutely LOVE Dr Gabor Mate!!!! He is one very wise and knowledgeable man ❤️🙏🏽
Every one owe drinks is wanting peace
Yup, that was me and pretty much everyone I talk to who struggles with booze
Sadhguru also helped me
Yes ❤️ I love receiving his quotes everyday from his App. Sadhguru is peace to me ❤️🙏🏽
I always fail... I try and go a month 45 days and then boom fall off the wagon!! Since Covid drank soooo much cant get a job... Just feel like shit....
Start again, and when you hit day 45 push through next time...I tried and failed the same like you many times.....this time I'm at day 300...I didn't decide to quit..its too much pressure and then you end up back at the bottle ..just try to see how long you can go without it....after a few months off the grog the thought of a hangover was enough to turn me off...took me hundreds of hangovers and day and nights lost to finally learn that!
...it still has mastery over you...........
Day one and it's a son of a bitch!!!
Read Allen Carr's book, it helped me to stop drinking
look up Vipassana meditation.