LD..what's good...Had a brutal detox at home...light delirium tremons.kept feeling an evil presence at night..shadow people.etc...terrying nightmares!! Couldn't sleep.. Lost 15 pounds...but....I'm back...had to gut out a rough workout! Sweat heavily...4 days sober...Love ya brother... God bless you
Hey jcarm! That sounds really scary brother. I have seen the same thing as well. I would see shadow people coming into my room at night, standing in the doorway. I know exactly what you mean. It would happen anytime I would attempt to quit drinking and would scare the you know what out of me! Glad to hear you are doing ok! Good job on working out, it really gets those endorphins pumping and can make you feel so much better, you are a very strong minded guy to be able to push through the uncomfortable feelings and work out like that!!!! Keep up the great work brother!!!! I believe in you!!!! Thank you! God bless ❤❤❤❤❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rk Awesome work! On the hard Knox podcast...You guys did an amazing job! I'm serious...Take care...Have a wonderful.. blessed day LD..🙏💪
I went back and listened to your story. I swear, I’m you in your early 30s. I’m 34 and my story is so close to yours. I have told my wife what my life could look like if I drink the way my addiction wants me to drink, and it’s you. I say that with love, no disrespect. I feel like you and I are so similar, you’re just ten years in front of me. I’m currently on day 14 of a full year alcohol free. I’ve committed to myself to do this year, hoping it can turn into forever. I know people say this all the time, but what you’re doing here is so important and you’re helping so much.
Please accept the fact that u cannot drink. Do it now, before you get sick. You’re being given a gift that others don’t get or they just wait till it’s too late. Please stick with it. It will make your life infinitely better; and u won’t have to deal with things like cirrhosis or chronic pancreatitis. Sick and non stop pain is NOT fun.
Hey tjs!!! No worries at all my friend! That's why I am here sharing my story, I want people to use it as a means to quit. It's a warning to others of what can happen if you continue to drink like this. I know you can do it man!!! Hang in there, keep pushing forward, and don't look back. Your best life is waiting for you just around the bend my friend!!!! Thank you for being here and thank you for sharing your story! God bless❤❤❤❤
HANG IN THERE, PLEASE, YOU CAN DO IT, DO A LOT OF PRAYING AND LISTEN TO A LOT OF POSITIVE MOTIVATIONAL TYPE OF STUFF, BUT THAT PRAYER THING REALLY WORKS FOR ME, AND MOTIVATIONAL MUSIC BEACAUSE BELIEVE IT OR NOT REGULAR MUSIC MADE ME WANT TO DRINK, MY AUNTIE CALL IT DEVILS MUSIC, YOU CAN TRY LISTENING TO K-LOVE 95.5 ITS A GREAT HELP FOR ME, PEACE.
I found your videos 11 days ago and have been sober ever since. I can relate to many things that you've said about drinking and sobriety. I really appreciate your videos and the honesty you show in them. I'm going through all your backlog now and am pleased to find that you did a series of interviews with your wife so have just started on those as I was interested in her side of things. I hope you live for a long time as you are helping many people. All the best for you and your family for the future.
I heard your story on hard Knox.. ty for telling my daughters story because I'm still healing from losing her to a horrible disease. She did live many yrs after the first time the Drs said she wouldn't make it but for some reason she never stopped , maybe the mental and physical pain was more than she could bear, only God knows , I do know God gave her many miracles . I wanted to tell you I'm gonna lift you up to God in prayer because I do know nothing is impossible with God. I'm believing you are healed in Jesus name and he will use you to help others bringing all the honor and glory to his name. God bless you. I'm not sure how I came across the other video because I only watch preaching . Jensen Franklin is a wonderful man of God. Maybe you can listen to him too..
Thank you Teresa! I really appreciate you being here and sharing your daughters story. Thank you so much for the prayers as well!!! I'm so glad that you found this channel and I hope that you continue to hang out with us here! I do these videos daily, and will continue to do so until I can no longer. Thank you! And may your daughter rest in peace. God bless❤❤❤❤❤
Just saw you on Hard Knocks Talks and it's amazing because I was following you before I even started listening to their podcast. What you are doing helped save my life and I know you're helping many others. Thank you. Seriously making a change in this world. God bless.
Thank you so much Richard!!!! I am so honored, but.... you did all the hard work my friend! And for that.... I am so proud of you! Thank you! God bless❤❤❤❤
You speak wisdom man, it is very inspirational and you have a very good way of communicating. We are blessed to have your channel and your frequent posts
I just watched your interview with Hard Knox talks. I was in tears and saw a different side of you. I could sense that you had some kind of church background but wasn’t sure until I watched this. I want to tell you there’s a reason why God has brought you this far to this point. I will continually pray for you and your family and that you will receive complete healing in your liver, pancreas, and spleen. Love you friend.
I think it’s wonderful that you frequently make “tailored” videos to help particular individuals who are seeking information or are struggling. How great is that!! I bet you’re the only TH-camr who makes videos “to order.” This just shows your huge devotion to your viewers and is one reason for their great devotion to you. This is such a special, warm, supportive community and it is this way because you have set the tone. You are really awesome, LD!!!! ❤😊❤ P.S. Today Sept. 17 is China’s Mid-Autumn Festival, a time to connect with friends and loved ones by all looking at tonight’s full moon and eating moon cakes. 🥮🥮 Happy Moon Festival!! 😊❤
Thank you Kathryn! I do not mind making videos for people that need it. Especially ones that are really struggling. I have been there. I was there for sooooo long. I just hope that something I say resonates with whomever it is and they kind find some sort of peace. That's one of the hardest parts, finding peace. Thank you again, I hope your day is going well!!! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
You absolutely have to do it for yourself and you also have to be 100 % ready or it won’t stick…I wish the beginning didn’t suck so bad 😔 Another great video.
Keep all the great content coming, LD. You are helping so many immensely and I’m sure yourself at the same time. Putting these videos out is another project for you.
Thank you so much liberty! It really is, and gives me the feeling of accomplishment, I lost that after I got sick. It's a fundamental part of our lives. God bless❤❤❤
Great advice, LD. I love your recycling idea. That’s awesome. Sorry you had such a tough night. Low blood sugar is no joke. My late significant other used to bottom out some nights. Thank God he would wake up(no alarm) but it wiped him out SO badly. I hope you have a better night tonight!
Try eating some protein with your carb, eg a piece of cheese on a piece of bread. The sugar tab will give you a quick boost but it disappears and you’re low again. The protein will help your carb last a little longer.
Hey G. What a great video for those out there that are new to this journey and for me also I'm still going through it. When you touched on not making yourself feel so bad when you relapse, I just wanted to share something about me relapsing. Because of you I thought I would get serious about sobriety on March 11th of this year. I relapsed 3 * 2 days each time. I beat myself up so bad he came into a bad depression. Reason why when I relapse I kept thinking now I got to start over again day one. I couldn't put all that pressure on myself anymore. That is why I don't count these anymore. I say I tried to quit March 11th and relapse three times for 2 days. I can't start counting here's day one again. I felt like I had to give myself credit for all the weeks and months in between I didn't relapse. I remember the first AA meeting I went to and they were so stuck on counting the days for the rest of your life. I hope you understand what I'm saying. I don't count every day. I know I tried to stop in March 11th. Relapse three times. I have to think about all the weeks and months in between the relapse I should be proud of.. just putting this out there because it works for me. I have enough going on positive in my life right now that I can't start asking off days on my calendar. Hope I'm not putting out a negative vibe. It works for me. As always a great video love you so much❤❤❤
You should be proud of yourself for all those months and weeks that you have been sober. Don't beat yourself up over slipping a few times, it happens. Super proud of you for continuing to be sober and didn't let the few slip ups get you off track, you just got right back on track and that is not easy.
@@angiesweeting6618 hey Angie that means so much to me. It's 12:30 here in Jersey. Going to turn in now. Hope you have a great night and beautiful week. Supposed to rain the next 3 days here in Jersey. I really got to find something to occupy my mind
@@cheryldeanley2074 I am glad that you are turning in for the night and made it. The rain sounds wonderful, I am in Utah and it is currently raining right now it's so peaceful. I am more than happy to talk with you anytime you are struggling. just @ me anytime so I get the notification. You have a good nights rest and wake up refreshed tomorrow.
Hey jersey girl, any day without drinking is a win. Regardless if there’s a slip, we need to grant grace and celebrate the wins!! Good for you and it’s great advice. Take it easy.
I've been watching/listening to TH-cam videos as a good distraction. Also, what you said about feeling so creative and inspired, like when we were kids, i felt that exact way after no alcohol for 30 days!! I was looking forward to not drinking later in the evening! So cool to hear others share this feeling!
I just finished watching your interview! Excellent Interview!!♥️ & Very Powerful!!💯 I was already subscribed so I shared it out too. We had a flood here today! Now I’ve got to have work done on my roof. Thank goodness, the rain finally stopped.😊 Thumbs Up 👍 and shared out.💞
@@liverdisease-qb6rk Unfortunately It started dripping rain water in my kitchen but I’ve got someone coming to check out the damage this afternoon. Hopefully it’s fixable.😊 It’s always something but that’s okay. Take good care of you and have a beautiful day!!💞
Hey LD - hope your having a great day and feeling rested. I know it’s tough sometimes to get the food down when your stomach hurts. I’m hoping you’re doing better. Well my friend another great video. I appreciate the reminders you offer it really helps more than you know. I just watched the podcast @hardknoxtalks and wow it was literally captivating from the very beginning. I could hear your story a million times and will never be bored. You are an example of a miracle. You should be so proud of all you have accomplished and continue to achieve every day. May you continue to shine LD.
Hey micru866!!! Thank you! I am so glad that you enjoyed that podcast! He did a great job editing that!!! I was very impressed! Today I am feeling much better! I hope that your day is going well my friend!!!! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
You are so welcome doublebfishing!!!! I really hope that this video helped you my friend! Sorry, I know I told you it would be up early in the day, I just couldn't get up yesterday and then got caught up on a phone call yesterday afternoon and couldn't get it posted. Thank you so much for being here my friend!!! I am praying for you! God bless❤❤❤❤
I haven't been on recently as I've had so much going on with property and work. Anyway, in all that time, I haven't had a drink, so I wanted to stop by and say that you've done a brilliant job. Obviously I'm not saying I'm cured as i still get the urge for a glass of wine but you've really given me the tools and mindset to manage that feeling! DonnaE
Hey donnaE! I really appreciate you stopping by to let me know!!! Congratulations on staying sober!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 I am so happy to hear that you have found the tools that works for you!!!! Thank you!!!! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
Hi LD and all of my fellow subscribers. Happy Tuesday to y’all. 🙂 I just finished watching the Hard Knox podcast. You are such a great speaker and I truly admire your strength, honesty, and matter of fact way of sharing your story. You are making an enormous difference in so many people’s lives. Thank you! 🙏
Not that you need to hear it, but this is all so useful. I especially appreciated all the advice for sleep. That's really good advice for anyone!! As well as nutritional eating. Anyways, have a wonderful night, and god bless you!! 😊
Hey Amanda. Just wanted to say hello. Was thinking about drinking since my grandson left at 9pm. Made it through another night. Sounds crazy I just had to tell someone. Thanks❤❤❤
@@cheryldeanley2074 Hey I'm not Amanda, but I am available to talk if you need to. I am so sorry you are feeling the way you are right now. I have been there, just try to shift your focus somewhere else or do something for a few minutes to take your mind off of it easier said than done, I know. Usually a craving only lasts a few minutes and then its gone, so if you can distract yourself for just a little bit it will pass.
@cheryldeanley2074 cheryl!! Im sorry I'm only seeing this now!! Major congratulations on another night!! ❤️🎉🎊🎉I hope you're doing okay!!! I'm sending you all my strength and love!! You've got this, my friend. Remember that it can be simply one minute at a time. Then, 1 hour, then 2, then eventually tomorrow will come, and it will have been a day. I believe in you, my friend!! ❤️❤️❤️💪🙏🫂
Just fyi, each time you have apologized for the wind, I haven't heard any disturbance at all : ) Thank you for another great video! TH-cam videos are my counselling sessions now, lol! It really does take time to build ourselves back up in so many ways. My son was released from jail last week and his new, strong desire to be sober made me support him in building self-care again (prayer, food, vitamins, exercise, water intake, suggesting creative outlets, etc.) which was a good eyeopener and reinforcement to practice what I preach!!! I hear ya on alternative drinks... having a Death Wish Tea with me when around family that had beer really helped this weekend, again! My son was able to witness how well it worked to have an alternative, and that I didnt drink a drop of alcohol, even though drinking is a "normal" activity for family gatherings. In the past I ALWAYS gave in, so he never saw that til now (he's almost 25)🙏❤️ I just gotta prepare to take care because noone else will. My brother even asked me to take a sip of the beer, saying it tasted funny! Thankfully, there was no issue when I explained that I will NOT EVEN take A SIP, which my son also witnessed❤ Then I enjoyed my tea : ). Regarding Valerian, just a fair warning to anyone interested, certain forms smell awfully close to dirty socks, lol. Thank you, again, for your service to us all, LD! GRATITUDE and BLESSINGS🙏
That's amazing, Sarah!! You should be so proud of yourself for how you handled your family barbecue!!! Congratulations on your sobriety and all the hard earned happiness you're experiencing!! ❤🎉🎊🎉
All sounds so great. Utube counseling is GREAT when u find good people. And it doesn’t cost a dime, use it!!!! God bless you and your son, you will do it.
That “dream state” that you sometimes wake up to happens to me as well. I sleep with a sleep tracker and have noticed that it always happens to me when I wake up in the middle of a REM cycle.
Thank you Danny! I have always wondered about that. I will get that feeling for the rest of the day. Especially if I take a nap. I hate sleeping during the day, I always wake up and feel strange, like I am still in a dream for the rest of my day after that. Weird. God bless❤❤❤
You're right about those traffic triggers!! Also the alcohol pushing, even very nice ppl at a restaurant ordering another when you haven't finished the last. Do you have those issues with your pump very often? Thanks LD !
Thank you craig! I am still getting used to having it, and I have had a lot of lows since I started using it. I will get the hang of it soon! God bless❤❤❤
Very interesting informative video Sir! Im interested in this Valarium Root! Im imagining its like a capsule you buy at your local health food store? If anyone knows anything lemme know thanx 👍
Hey big dog! Yep... they sell it at basically any drug store and I know for sure that Walmart has it, I have gotten it from there before. It smells like dirty feet! Just fyi!!! God bless😊😊❤😊
@@liverdisease-qb6rk I bought a bottle! its surprisingly cheap 100 capsules for $19! I was surprised cause everything at that health food store is usually through the roof! Havent tried one yet maybe tonight CBD gummies been working good for sleep! Honestly bro thats what makes me go back and grab cans every like 72-96 hours the sleep is horrible! im at 3 days again now tho today will be number 4 if i make it through! which im going to lol!
Still in hospital. Sorry you’re having hypo’s. They’re keeping me in for the opposite reason, as my blood sugar is high for me (About 280), and my heart rate won’t come down. It’s not stupidly high - about 120-130, but they want it to come down. I hope that you get a better night, and that your blood sugar stabilises. I really can’t stand having pancreatitis. Sending my best wishes to all. Adam
Hey adam! Sorry I am just getting to your comment. I was having pancreatitic problems yesterday, left me with a really bad stomach ache. I hope you are feeling better today! Thank you! God bless❤❤❤
Seemed impossible, but it’s been over 2 years and I don’t crave a drop of alcohol, the key difference was that I didn’t suffer withdrawal, not even within the first 30 days, just happened after go’ogling Steffon Barkload's latest and genuinely quitting because I was a mess.
Cbd not my thing. I love Polar selzers. Fizzy. Sleep, ugh, for me i have to get up, stay busy, and wear myself out to sleep. It's a process an not easy.
No shade but are you on disability now or how do you pay your bills? Curious about the financial aspect. You don't have to answer if you don't want to bud. Take care.
No worries, no... I am not on disability. My wife is the sole provider at the moment. She does pretty well right now. Things are really tight, but we are making it. Thank you! God bless❤❤❤
I forgot to add the video of the Halloween decorations, ill add it tomorrow. Thank you for watching! God bless❤❤❤❤
Like that little truck on the veranda 😊
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Ok, can't wait
LD..what's good...Had a brutal detox at home...light delirium tremons.kept feeling an evil presence at night..shadow people.etc...terrying nightmares!! Couldn't sleep.. Lost 15 pounds...but....I'm back...had to gut out a rough workout! Sweat heavily...4 days sober...Love ya brother... God bless you
Hey here for Jersey girl. Praying for you. It's so brutally hard. We all understand ❤❤❤
I pray you have peace tonight
I saw shadow people at night when I gave up. Horrible, nearly had a heart attack. They don't come back if that's any consolation.
Hey jcarm! That sounds really scary brother. I have seen the same thing as well. I would see shadow people coming into my room at night, standing in the doorway. I know exactly what you mean. It would happen anytime I would attempt to quit drinking and would scare the you know what out of me! Glad to hear you are doing ok! Good job on working out, it really gets those endorphins pumping and can make you feel so much better, you are a very strong minded guy to be able to push through the uncomfortable feelings and work out like that!!!! Keep up the great work brother!!!! I believe in you!!!! Thank you! God bless ❤❤❤❤❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rk Awesome work! On the hard Knox podcast...You guys did an amazing job! I'm serious...Take care...Have a wonderful.. blessed day LD..🙏💪
Your channel is helping me tremendously!!
Thank you so much for saying that! I'm so glad to be able to help!!! Thank you for being here! God bless❤❤❤
I went back and listened to your story. I swear, I’m you in your early 30s. I’m 34 and my story is so close to yours. I have told my wife what my life could look like if I drink the way my addiction wants me to drink, and it’s you. I say that with love, no disrespect. I feel like you and I are so similar, you’re just ten years in front of me. I’m currently on day 14 of a full year alcohol free. I’ve committed to myself to do this year, hoping it can turn into forever. I know people say this all the time, but what you’re doing here is so important and you’re helping so much.
Please accept the fact that u cannot drink. Do it now, before you get sick. You’re being given a gift that others don’t get or they just wait till it’s too late. Please stick with it. It will make your life infinitely better; and u won’t have to deal with things like cirrhosis or chronic pancreatitis. Sick and non stop pain is NOT fun.
Hey tjs!!! No worries at all my friend! That's why I am here sharing my story, I want people to use it as a means to quit. It's a warning to others of what can happen if you continue to drink like this. I know you can do it man!!! Hang in there, keep pushing forward, and don't look back. Your best life is waiting for you just around the bend my friend!!!! Thank you for being here and thank you for sharing your story! God bless❤❤❤❤
HANG IN THERE, PLEASE, YOU CAN DO IT, DO A LOT OF PRAYING AND LISTEN TO A LOT OF POSITIVE MOTIVATIONAL TYPE OF STUFF, BUT THAT PRAYER THING REALLY WORKS FOR ME, AND MOTIVATIONAL MUSIC BEACAUSE BELIEVE IT OR NOT REGULAR MUSIC MADE ME WANT TO DRINK, MY AUNTIE CALL IT DEVILS MUSIC, YOU CAN TRY LISTENING TO K-LOVE 95.5 ITS A GREAT HELP FOR ME, PEACE.
I found your videos 11 days ago and have been sober ever since. I can relate to many things that you've said about drinking and sobriety. I really appreciate your videos and the honesty you show in them. I'm going through all your backlog now and am pleased to find that you did a series of interviews with your wife so have just started on those as I was interested in her side of things. I hope you live for a long time as you are helping many people. All the best for you and your family for the future.
I heard your story on hard Knox.. ty for telling my daughters story because I'm still healing from losing her to a horrible disease. She did live many yrs after the first time the Drs said she wouldn't make it but for some reason she never stopped , maybe the mental and physical pain was more than she could bear, only God knows , I do know God gave her many miracles . I wanted to tell you I'm gonna lift you up to God in prayer because I do know nothing is impossible with God. I'm believing you are healed in Jesus name and he will use you to help others bringing all the honor and glory to his name. God bless you. I'm not sure how I came across the other video because I only watch preaching . Jensen Franklin is a wonderful man of God. Maybe you can listen to him too..
Thank you Teresa! I really appreciate you being here and sharing your daughters story. Thank you so much for the prayers as well!!! I'm so glad that you found this channel and I hope that you continue to hang out with us here! I do these videos daily, and will continue to do so until I can no longer. Thank you! And may your daughter rest in peace. God bless❤❤❤❤❤
Just saw you on Hard Knocks Talks and it's amazing because I was following you before I even started listening to their podcast. What you are doing helped save my life and I know you're helping many others. Thank you. Seriously making a change in this world. God bless.
Thank you so much Richard!!!! I am so honored, but.... you did all the hard work my friend! And for that.... I am so proud of you! Thank you! God bless❤❤❤❤
You speak wisdom man, it is very inspirational and you have a very good way of communicating. We are blessed to have your channel and your frequent posts
Thank you so very much midnightave! I love your handle btw!!!! God bless❤❤❤
I just watched your interview with Hard Knox talks. I was in tears and saw a different side of you. I could sense that you had some kind of church background but wasn’t sure until I watched this. I want to tell you there’s a reason why God has brought you this far to this point. I will continually pray for you and your family and that you will receive complete healing in your liver, pancreas, and spleen. Love you friend.
I think it’s wonderful that you frequently make “tailored” videos to help particular individuals who are seeking information or are struggling. How great is that!! I bet you’re the only TH-camr who makes videos “to order.” This just shows your huge devotion to your viewers and is one reason for their great devotion to you. This is such a special, warm, supportive community and it is this way because you have set the tone. You are really awesome, LD!!!! ❤😊❤ P.S. Today Sept. 17 is China’s Mid-Autumn Festival, a time to connect with friends and loved ones by all looking at tonight’s full moon and eating moon cakes. 🥮🥮 Happy Moon Festival!! 😊❤
Thank you Kathryn! I do not mind making videos for people that need it. Especially ones that are really struggling. I have been there. I was there for sooooo long. I just hope that something I say resonates with whomever it is and they kind find some sort of peace. That's one of the hardest parts, finding peace. Thank you again, I hope your day is going well!!! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
Topo Chicos are fricking amazing during sobriety. It gives you the same “burn” as drinking while having 0 alcohol
You absolutely have to do it for yourself and you also have to be 100 % ready or it won’t stick…I wish the beginning didn’t suck so bad 😔
Another great video.
You are doing great
Thank you!!!! I really appreciate you saying that my friend!!! God bless❤❤❤❤
Keep all the great content coming, LD. You are helping so many immensely and I’m sure yourself at the same time. Putting these videos out is another project for you.
Thank you so much liberty! It really is, and gives me the feeling of accomplishment, I lost that after I got sick. It's a fundamental part of our lives. God bless❤❤❤
Great advice, LD. I love your recycling idea. That’s awesome. Sorry you had such a tough night. Low blood sugar is no joke. My late significant other used to bottom out some nights. Thank God he would wake up(no alarm) but it wiped him out SO badly. I hope you have a better night tonight!
Thank you so much laura! It really can take it out of you. I really do enjoy turning trash, into treasure!!!! God bless❤❤❤
Try eating some protein with your carb, eg a piece of cheese on a piece of bread. The sugar tab will give you a quick boost but it disappears and you’re low again. The protein will help your carb last a little longer.
Thank you so much for the advice!!! I really do appreciate it and will do next time! God bless❤❤❤❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rk Hope it helps!
Hey G. What a great video for those out there that are new to this journey and for me also I'm still going through it. When you touched on not making yourself feel so bad when you relapse, I just wanted to share something about me relapsing. Because of you I thought I would get serious about sobriety on March 11th of this year. I relapsed 3 * 2 days each time. I beat myself up so bad he came into a bad depression. Reason why when I relapse I kept thinking now I got to start over again day one. I couldn't put all that pressure on myself anymore. That is why I don't count these anymore. I say I tried to quit March 11th and relapse three times for 2 days. I can't start counting here's day one again. I felt like I had to give myself credit for all the weeks and months in between I didn't relapse. I remember the first AA meeting I went to and they were so stuck on counting the days for the rest of your life. I hope you understand what I'm saying. I don't count every day. I know I tried to stop in March 11th. Relapse three times. I have to think about all the weeks and months in between the relapse I should be proud of.. just putting this out there because it works for me. I have enough going on positive in my life right now that I can't start asking off days on my calendar. Hope I'm not putting out a negative vibe. It works for me. As always a great video love you so much❤❤❤
You should be proud of yourself for all those months and weeks that you have been sober. Don't beat yourself up over slipping a few times, it happens. Super proud of you for continuing to be sober and didn't let the few slip ups get you off track, you just got right back on track and that is not easy.
@@angiesweeting6618 hey Angie that means so much to me. It's 12:30 here in Jersey. Going to turn in now. Hope you have a great night and beautiful week. Supposed to rain the next 3 days here in Jersey. I really got to find something to occupy my mind
@@cheryldeanley2074 I am glad that you are turning in for the night and made it. The rain sounds wonderful, I am in Utah and it is currently raining right now it's so peaceful. I am more than happy to talk with you anytime you are struggling. just @ me anytime so I get the notification. You have a good nights rest and wake up refreshed tomorrow.
Hey jersey girl, any day without drinking is a win. Regardless if there’s a slip, we need to grant grace and celebrate the wins!! Good for you and it’s great advice. Take it easy.
@@angiesweeting6618I will definitely hit you up sometime. Thanks!
I've been watching/listening to TH-cam videos as a good distraction.
Also, what you said about feeling so creative and inspired, like when we were kids, i felt that exact way after no alcohol for 30 days!! I was looking forward to not drinking later in the evening! So cool to hear others share this feeling!
Thank you stepha!!! That is so awesome to hear that you had the same feeling!!!! So cool! Thank you for watching! God bless❤❤❤❤
Watching you every day is like therapy to me. Thank you!!
Thank you so much for being here everyday!!! I really do appreciate it! So happy that these videos help!!! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
I used to eat. About 6 years ago is when I decided eating was f'in up my buzz.😢
Same! Thank you for watching! God bless❤❤❤
Soooo true. I was always an artist. When i drank my love of art faded away. All those years painting, sculpting. I just stopped.
Crazy how we lose interest I'm everything we love when we get wrapped up in the booze! Thank you for sharing! God bless❤❤❤❤
Hope you're doing ok man 🙏
I'm doing well! Hope you are too! Thank you bfox! God bless❤❤❤
I just finished watching your interview! Excellent Interview!!♥️ & Very Powerful!!💯 I was already subscribed so I shared it out too.
We had a flood here today! Now I’ve got to have work done on my roof. Thank goodness, the rain finally stopped.😊 Thumbs Up 👍 and shared out.💞
Thank you cindy!!! So happy to hear that you enjoyed it!!! Sorry to hear about the flood. I hope you didn't have any damage. God bless❤❤❤❤❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rk Unfortunately It started dripping rain water in my kitchen but I’ve got someone coming to check out the damage this afternoon. Hopefully it’s fixable.😊 It’s always something but that’s okay. Take good care of you and have a beautiful day!!💞
LD is blowing up !!!
Thank you for what your doing!!
His seriously saving life’s !!
Thank you so much Rodriguez!!!! I truly appreciate you! God bless😊😊😊
So helpful - thank you ❤
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching! God bless❤❤❤
Thank you brother
You are so welcome chilluminati!!!! God bless❤❤❤❤
Hey LD - hope your having a great day and feeling rested. I know it’s tough sometimes to get the food down when your stomach hurts. I’m hoping you’re doing better.
Well my friend another great video. I appreciate the reminders you offer it really helps more than you know. I just watched the podcast @hardknoxtalks and wow it was literally captivating from the very beginning. I could hear your story a million times and will never be bored. You are an example of a miracle. You should be so proud of all you have accomplished and continue to achieve every day. May you continue to shine LD.
Hey micru866!!! Thank you! I am so glad that you enjoyed that podcast! He did a great job editing that!!! I was very impressed! Today I am feeling much better! I hope that your day is going well my friend!!!! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
You're an inspiration LD . Thank you.
Thank you been needing this
Today's been rough only had few tapering is working your a big inspiration and love the scenery
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You've got this, doubleB!!! I remember you from the live yesterday. I'm sending you strength. Keep up the great work! 😊
You are so welcome doublebfishing!!!! I really hope that this video helped you my friend! Sorry, I know I told you it would be up early in the day, I just couldn't get up yesterday and then got caught up on a phone call yesterday afternoon and couldn't get it posted. Thank you so much for being here my friend!!! I am praying for you! God bless❤❤❤❤
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I just watched your interview on hard knocks like I had never heard your story 😂 never gets old. You are so easy and interesting to listen to.
I haven't been on recently as I've had so much going on with property and work. Anyway, in all that time, I haven't had a drink, so I wanted to stop by and say that you've done a brilliant job. Obviously I'm not saying I'm cured as i still get the urge for a glass of wine but you've really given me the tools and mindset to manage that feeling! DonnaE
Hey donnaE! I really appreciate you stopping by to let me know!!! Congratulations on staying sober!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 I am so happy to hear that you have found the tools that works for you!!!! Thank you!!!! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks awesome video!🙏🏻
You are so welcome terri!!!! Thank you for being here!!! God bless❤❤❤❤
Hi LD and all of my fellow subscribers. Happy Tuesday to y’all. 🙂 I just finished watching the Hard Knox podcast. You are such a great speaker and I truly admire your strength, honesty, and matter of fact way of sharing your story. You are making an enormous difference in so many people’s lives. Thank you! 🙏
Hey Laura!!! Thank you so much for saying that! Glad to hear you enjoyed it! God bless❤❤❤
The subscriber should watch your “It get’s easier with time “ Video
Thank you so much Byron! That is a great one to watch! God bless❤❤❤❤
I tell everyone about the carbonated water. It reminds me of beer since it’s carbonated and not sweet. No body believes me though.
Hi LD, great to see you.
One of the highlights of my day, thank you LD
I was just diagnosed with diabetes too, LD. It’s a little monster.
It is a monster Alma, prayers🙏🙏🙏
Hey almaconnor!!! Great to see you too!!! Thank you! God bless❤❤❤
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Not that you need to hear it, but this is all so useful. I especially appreciated all the advice for sleep. That's really good advice for anyone!! As well as nutritional eating. Anyways, have a wonderful night, and god bless you!! 😊
Hey Amanda. Just wanted to say hello. Was thinking about drinking since my grandson left at 9pm. Made it through another night. Sounds crazy I just had to tell someone. Thanks❤❤❤
@@cheryldeanley2074 Hey I'm not Amanda, but I am available to talk if you need to. I am so sorry you are feeling the way you are right now. I have been there, just try to shift your focus somewhere else or do something for a few minutes to take your mind off of it easier said than done, I know. Usually a craving only lasts a few minutes and then its gone, so if you can distract yourself for just a little bit it will pass.
@cheryldeanley2074 cheryl!! Im sorry I'm only seeing this now!! Major congratulations on another night!! ❤️🎉🎊🎉I hope you're doing okay!!! I'm sending you all my strength and love!! You've got this, my friend. Remember that it can be simply one minute at a time. Then, 1 hour, then 2, then eventually tomorrow will come, and it will have been a day. I believe in you, my friend!! ❤️❤️❤️💪🙏🫂
Thank you Amanda!!! Sorry for the late response, I wasn't feeling well yesterday. God bless❤❤❤❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rk oh my goodness! I just saw this. Do not worry at all. I'm glad you're feeling better ❤️❤️❤️❤️
incredible video. You speak well 🙏🏻
Just fyi, each time you have apologized for the wind, I haven't heard any disturbance at all : ) Thank you for another great video! TH-cam videos are my counselling sessions now, lol! It really does take time to build ourselves back up in so many ways. My son was released from jail last week and his new, strong desire to be sober made me support him in building self-care again (prayer, food, vitamins, exercise, water intake, suggesting creative outlets, etc.) which was a good eyeopener and reinforcement to practice what I preach!!! I hear ya on alternative drinks... having a Death Wish Tea with me when around family that had beer really helped this weekend, again! My son was able to witness how well it worked to have an alternative, and that I didnt drink a drop of alcohol, even though drinking is a "normal" activity for family gatherings. In the past I ALWAYS gave in, so he never saw that til now (he's almost 25)🙏❤️ I just gotta prepare to take care because noone else will. My brother even asked me to take a sip of the beer, saying it tasted funny! Thankfully, there was no issue when I explained that I will NOT EVEN take A SIP, which my son also witnessed❤ Then I enjoyed my tea : ). Regarding Valerian, just a fair warning to anyone interested, certain forms smell awfully close to dirty socks, lol. Thank you, again, for your service to us all, LD! GRATITUDE and BLESSINGS🙏
That's amazing, Sarah!! You should be so proud of yourself for how you handled your family barbecue!!! Congratulations on your sobriety and all the hard earned happiness you're experiencing!! ❤🎉🎊🎉
@@amandaflaherty7528 Thank you so much! 🎉❤️🙏 One day (or family gathering) at a time😀
All sounds so great. Utube counseling is GREAT when u find good people. And it doesn’t cost a dime, use it!!!! God bless you and your son, you will do it.
@@almaconnor9171 Yes, free is wonderful! Thank you🎉❤️🙏You too!
Great job, Sarah. You should feel very proud of yourself and what a great example you are setting for your son! ❤️👍
I’m sharing this video with my son.🙏
I'll send some prayers your way, Sandra!! I hope he receives it well ❤❤❤
Thank you💜💜💜
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Thank you sandra! I hope it helps! God bless❤❤❤
Great advice as always LD!
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That “dream state” that you sometimes wake up to happens to me as well. I sleep with a sleep tracker and have noticed that it always happens to me when I wake up in the middle of a REM cycle.
Thank you Danny! I have always wondered about that. I will get that feeling for the rest of the day. Especially if I take a nap. I hate sleeping during the day, I always wake up and feel strange, like I am still in a dream for the rest of my day after that. Weird. God bless❤❤❤
@@dannyb.7219 Do y’all perhaps have sleep apnea? Just a thought.
It seems most of us alcoholics are creative and anxious by nature?
Addicts are some of the toughest people you will ever meet.
I absolutely believe so. And some of the nicest people I have ever encountered. Thank you for watching! God bless😊😊😊❤
Thanks LD! Did you quit smoking when you got out of the hospital the first time?
You are so welcome! And yes, I did. There was no reason to go back after not smoking for so long. Thank you! God bless❤❤❤
Would be cool to see those chairs and that table
You're right about those traffic triggers!!
Also the alcohol pushing, even very nice ppl at a restaurant ordering another when you haven't finished the last.
Do you have those issues with your pump very often? Thanks LD !
Thank you craig! I am still getting used to having it, and I have had a lot of lows since I started using it. I will get the hang of it soon! God bless❤❤❤
Don’t put too much pressure on you. You don’t need to upload a new video every day. 🙂
Thank you!!!! I had to take yesterday off due to not feeling well. I appreciate you saying that!!! God bless❤❤❤
Very interesting informative video Sir! Im interested in this Valarium Root! Im imagining its like a capsule you buy at your local health food store? If anyone knows anything lemme know thanx 👍
Yes.
Hey big dog! Yep... they sell it at basically any drug store and I know for sure that Walmart has it, I have gotten it from there before. It smells like dirty feet! Just fyi!!! God bless😊😊❤😊
@@liverdisease-qb6rk I bought a bottle! its surprisingly cheap 100 capsules for $19! I was surprised cause everything at that health food store is usually through the roof! Havent tried one yet maybe tonight CBD gummies been working good for sleep! Honestly bro thats what makes me go back and grab cans every like 72-96 hours the sleep is horrible! im at 3 days again now tho today will be number 4 if i make it through! which im going to lol!
The triggers i cant watch most shows
LD. Slayer really😮needs you right now. Please?❤❤❤
Still in hospital. Sorry you’re having hypo’s. They’re keeping me in for the opposite reason, as my blood sugar is high for me (About 280), and my heart rate won’t come down. It’s not stupidly high - about 120-130, but they want it to come down.
I hope that you get a better night, and that your blood sugar stabilises.
I really can’t stand having pancreatitis.
Sending my best wishes to all.
Adam
Best wishes for a fast recovery Adam
Adam,🙏🙏🙏
@AdamRead-ot3df Hopefully they are making some helpful adjustment. Best to you Adam.
Hey adam! Sorry I am just getting to your comment. I was having pancreatitic problems yesterday, left me with a really bad stomach ache. I hope you are feeling better today! Thank you! God bless❤❤❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rk Thanks. Yes, things are settling thanks. I hope that you’re improving?
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About what time should you consider yourself out of ‘active addiction’.
That's a good question. I think that it's one of those, just depends on the individual kinds of thing. Thank you! God bless❤
Low carb, low sugar, low fat
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My problem is doing anything without alcohol how can be replaced
I completely understand what you mean my friend. I will discuss that in tomorrow's video. Thank you! God bless❤❤❤
Can’t hear the wind.
Great message brother!
Thank you eddie!!! God bless❤❤❤
Seemed impossible, but it’s been over 2 years and I don’t crave a drop of alcohol, the key difference was that I didn’t suffer withdrawal, not even within the first 30 days, just happened after go’ogling Steffon Barkload's latest and genuinely quitting because I was a mess.
Cbd not my thing. I love Polar selzers. Fizzy. Sleep, ugh, for me i have to get up, stay busy, and wear myself out to sleep. It's a process an not easy.
Me either. Never heard of polar seltzers, I'll have to check those out! Thank you! God bless❤❤❤
No shade but are you on disability now or how do you pay your bills? Curious about the financial aspect. You don't have to answer if you don't want to bud. Take care.
No worries, no... I am not on disability. My wife is the sole provider at the moment. She does pretty well right now. Things are really tight, but we are making it. Thank you! God bless❤❤❤
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How about linking all the channels you watch? Unless you have already done it ❤
Will do! Thank you! God bless❤
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Just wondering do you have an accountability partner? If not, I would be more than willing to be one. Just saying.
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