Thank you, man. I have been drinking for 15 years. The first 10 years was a social drinking but passed 5 years ago, and I have become a daily drinking. And Covid makes me extremely alcoholic. Drank every single day from morning to night. Now, I've been sober for 48 hours. But I realise how difficult it is to recover from this alcohol. Definitely, I will make it happen. Wish me luck guys.❤❤
Drinking does ruin your sleep patterns, (quality), and feeling like crap isn't any fun either. Weight gain, waste of money, and hurts your self esteem. Most of all, being a slave to anything is a great reason to quit doing that thing.
I sustained for a bit (broke a record), then told myself.... "oh its time to celebrate my record breaking victory!" Which was only 2 weeks. Of course one beer turned into missed days at work and just a complete nasty, dark spiral. Im back on the journey, alcohol is a TRAP. I felt so much better when I was sober, was going to the gym, had more self confidence, and didn't feel like utter sh*t at work the next day. This video explains the lies about alcohol perfectly!
I'm on day 4 an I'm religiously watching your videos all day today and this is my relief and thank you. And I'm writing this all down and it's very true .
Day 11. Drove 2 1/2 hours to pick up cash at casino last night for casino slot online winnings. Told “come anytime.” Arrived at window at 8:00 pm. Manager picked up phone, said they are gone for the day. Have to pick it up at Sports Book window between 8:00 am, 8:00pm”. Arguing about false information given useless. Fuming, went for steak dinner, walking past cases of personalized wine boxes for “esteemed guests.” Had nice filet with lobster bisque, and scallops. Drank one ice tea, drove home dog tired as wife had to work 7:00 am. 11th day, I got this.
I got 11 days with no drinks at all, and tonight I'm getting drunk... The boredom got me , and I said to my self I'll have 2 beers and I'm at 6th now! Yay me... even thought I'll still try to get away from this poison. Wish me luck guys! I honestly felt so much better after even 11 days, and now I'm back at squire one again... I've been thinking about joining AA? It's a full blown dependency is what I now know. It sucks being dependent so much on beer at 27...
Are you bored or dependent on the drug. 27 years old - join a local fight club, get addicted to something more positive - when beer affects your recovery you may think differently. Quite often alcohol is there because something is missing
It is like the crest of a wave, just keep pushing and it is amazing on the 4 days! If you feel like you need extra support then I have a fantastic support group on Facebook. It's completely free of charge and private. Your safe space :) facebook.com/groups/1960061840706240
Well done - how's it going? Come join my quit drinking programme if you need more support, connection, tools and structure. Details here www.joinbesober.com Simon
Thanks for your videos, I need these in my life right now. I have had very bad social and general anxiety now since I can remember, and that transitioned into a heavy hitting depression in my adult years. Simple tasks the general population dont give a second thought to are very challenging for me and have felt impossible in the past. I am 24 and been drinking heavily since 18. I have also been on anti depressants since the age of 18 and in and out of therapy and counselling for all my issues. I now have a job which is great as i got to the point where I couldn't leave the house. I genuinely have falsely used alcohol as my crutch when it isnt to "cope" even though its created some major issues. Every house party I've been too, I easily did a bottle of vodka or gin without giving it a second thought. Every night out I've been on has resulted in me blacking out and not remembering anything, and this drinking even got to the point where it was an everyday thing (in smaller doses) at home. Sorry to vent but thanks for your videos and it's time for me to make a change and get out of this limbo.
Thanks Simon , after reading your book and listening to your TH-cam videos I actually do feel confident I can beat my drinking habits, appreciate what your doing mate , need more people in this world like you ❤️
Amazing video. Thank you so much. I will listen to this video again while I’m stopping drinking Drinking is ruining my life and myself Have a great day♥️
This is the first day. I am hungover. I believe alcohol to be poisin and nothing more. I too have developed social escape/anxiety. Work has become phobic. It's tough I know. I already go to the gym. It helps. If I'm not more resonsible I'm going to lose the job. I have a genetic disorder/chromosone damage which also comes with ADD and Bi-Polar disorder. Alchol came into my life in my senior year of High School. I felt different and alcohol allowed me to blend...except for the next day. Thank you coach. I have employed the meditation. I really want to come back here a week from today and be able to say like Rocky "yo I did"!
Hi Simon Chapple , thank you for sharing your experiences it will help others to see that it can be done. Continue your good work Simon.i used to counselled clients with drug and alcohol problems . In my experienced counselling has helped . Spiritual healing, aromatherapy , Reiki ,massage and ear acupuncture has helped the clients physically ,emotionally spiritually and psychologically. Keep up your good work Simon.God bless you.
Can I still try it even tho I am one week sober? Ur the first person who has not rambled on. You really resonated with me. I spent the week staying inside covid helped lol because I didn't want to be tempted to grab a drink. Day 7 and I'm starting to feel more like me again. Thank you so much
Thank you for your lovely message l did go sober once before for 16 months but then l broke up with my gf and went back to drinking not every day but when I did ld make up for the days l didn’t drink definitely want to go back to my authentic sober life thank you for your support I will keep you informed with my progress 🙏🌈
WOW! I want to be a man I can admire and alcohol is destroying my life. I turn 63 tomorrow. I saw this comment as I was scrolling and I believe this is confirmation that I can have a new life. Wish me the best. Thirty years from today I will say “Alcohol-free at sixty-three!”
Listening to you is joyous but did you know some people suffer low mood/ low dopamine up to a year, now I'm not saying your depressed all the time and certainly not as depressed as you were when drunk, but the brain takes at least 3 months to recover
I disagree. When I did a month off, after 2 weeks 'not drinking' became the norm. The first two weeks were a bit of a battle, but after two weeks I'd got myself into a routine that didn't involve booze and it just became a thing that what I was doing that day/night didn't involve drinking.
Hi Simon, my drinking triggers are just me at home in the kitchen etc etc. Never been a pub goer, only when I was in my early 20’s. And we’re now in the 2nd lockdown home is where we have to be. I’m 56 with a family.......just! Husband naturally at his wits end and wants to divorce. My one massive positive is my group of Christian friends where we meet up virtually each weekday for an hour and pray! Any other practical tips , especially I naturally isolate would be appreciated. Many thanks!
Hi Nickie, Yes, I was very much the same, where I would enjoy to drink from the comfort of my home rather than a pub. It is fantastic that you have a support network with your Christian friends. I know it is extremely difficult, but with us all having to spend more time indoors, it is critical that you fill that time with other things to occupy your mind from having a drink. Have you downloaded the first ten chapters of my book? It's completely free and comes straight into your inbox and should help give you some extra ideas for sobriety - besober.co.uk/ We also have a fantastic support network on our free Facebook group - facebook.com/groups/1960061840706240
Keep going forward! Nice to hear that you have a Christian support group. Don't be afraid to open up, tell your friends to pray for you! God still hears and answers prayers! God is our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble!! Psalm 46 verse 1. God be with you!!!!
It is an interesting question, each country has specific guidelines - however, I think if you can see that the amount you are drinking is rising (how much do you drink now compared to say 5 years ago?) and feel anxious at the thought of not drinking then it is probably time to look at making a change.
Day 10 for me and I'm not looking back 💪
Wishing everyone the best to give it up we got this ❤
Four days in. It's hard. So glad you're here.
Thank you, man. I have been drinking for 15 years. The first 10 years was a social drinking but passed 5 years ago, and I have become a daily drinking. And Covid makes me extremely alcoholic. Drank every single day from morning to night. Now, I've been sober for 48 hours. But I realise how difficult it is to recover from this alcohol. Definitely, I will make it happen. Wish me luck guys.❤❤
Covid did that to me too all that shelter in place watching Netflix geeze
Drinking does ruin your sleep patterns, (quality), and feeling like crap isn't any fun either. Weight gain, waste of money, and hurts your self esteem. Most of all, being a slave to anything is a great reason to quit doing that thing.
You are 100 percent right
I sustained for a bit (broke a record), then told myself.... "oh its time to celebrate my record breaking victory!" Which was only 2 weeks. Of course one beer turned into missed days at work and just a complete nasty, dark spiral. Im back on the journey, alcohol is a TRAP. I felt so much better when I was sober, was going to the gym, had more self confidence, and didn't feel like utter sh*t at work the next day. This video explains the lies about alcohol perfectly!
Hit 7 days today…..your videos do help I’m looking forward to a month
And by now you are in double digits! Wonderful! Keep going!
I'm on day 4 an I'm religiously watching your videos all day today and this is my relief and thank you. And I'm writing this all down and it's very true .
Day 11. Drove 2 1/2 hours to pick up cash at casino last night for casino slot online winnings. Told “come anytime.” Arrived at window at 8:00 pm. Manager picked up phone, said they are gone for the day. Have to pick it up at Sports Book window between 8:00 am, 8:00pm”. Arguing about false information given useless. Fuming, went for steak dinner, walking past cases of personalized wine boxes for “esteemed guests.”
Had nice filet with lobster bisque, and scallops. Drank one ice tea, drove home dog tired as wife had to work 7:00 am. 11th day, I got this.
I got 11 days with no drinks at all, and tonight I'm getting drunk... The boredom got me , and I said to my self I'll have 2 beers and I'm at 6th now! Yay me... even thought I'll still try to get away from this poison. Wish me luck guys!
I honestly felt so much better after even 11 days, and now I'm back at squire one again... I've been thinking about joining AA? It's a full blown dependency is what I now know. It sucks being dependent so much on beer at 27...
Are you bored or dependent on the drug. 27 years old - join a local fight club, get addicted to something more positive - when beer affects your recovery you may think differently. Quite often alcohol is there because something is missing
I totally understand the lure . Keep on trying . Feel good that you have tried. Relish the good feelings. Firstly ,,no buying it ! !
Just recently been feeling like giving up. Longest I've gone is 4 days, but keep trying.
It is like the crest of a wave, just keep pushing and it is amazing on the 4 days! If you feel like you need extra support then I have a fantastic support group on Facebook. It's completely free of charge and private. Your safe space :) facebook.com/groups/1960061840706240
I’m on day 3 no drinking. From 2 bottles of wine a night some times more
Well done - how's it going?
Come join my quit drinking programme if you need more support, connection, tools and structure. Details here www.joinbesober.com
Simon
2 bottles would black me out. I'm an alcohol ic ....it doesn't have to be a lot to get dangerous
@@prestonphelps1649 it’s 2 years later and I’m still on 2 bottles a night. I’ve just gained weight really now I’m over 40, it’s showing.
@@besoberHi im 1 week today and its easing up for now.
Thanks for your videos, I need these in my life right now.
I have had very bad social and general anxiety now since I can remember, and that transitioned into a heavy hitting depression in my adult years. Simple tasks the general population dont give a second thought to are very challenging for me and have felt impossible in the past. I am 24 and been drinking heavily since 18. I have also been on anti depressants since the age of 18 and in and out of therapy and counselling for all my issues. I now have a job which is great as i got to the point where I couldn't leave the house. I genuinely have falsely used alcohol as my crutch when it isnt to "cope" even though its created some major issues. Every house party I've been too, I easily did a bottle of vodka or gin without giving it a second thought. Every night out I've been on has resulted in me blacking out and not remembering anything, and this drinking even got to the point where it was an everyday thing (in smaller doses) at home.
Sorry to vent but thanks for your videos and it's time for me to make a change and get out of this limbo.
Hi Sam, thanks for sharing, well done on realising it is time to make a change - Simon
This is day 1 again.. l tried to quit and got sick from withdrawals and stopped for 2 days and l attended my 1st AA meeting!
Thanks Simon , after reading your book and listening to your TH-cam videos I actually do feel confident I can beat my drinking habits, appreciate what your doing mate , need more people in this world like you ❤️
Thank you, Simon!
Following you!!!🎉🎉❤
This is gold. Thanks a lot
9 days alcohol free. Thanks.
This is great, thanks king!
Awesome thank you so much Simon
I watched the first few minutes and found I totally agree. Great video mate, thank you for sharing 👍🏼
Hi Chris, thank you for the kind words. Really pleased you enjoyed the video! Plenty more to follow this year :0) I hope you are well!
These are great tips, thanks for sharing this!
Thanks! How far are you on your journey?
So helpful! My sentiments exactly!
Thank you for making this
Thank you for your comment :) Really pleased you liked it!
Amazing video. Thank you so much. I will listen to this video again while I’m stopping drinking Drinking is ruining my life and myself
Have a great day♥️
This is the first day. I am hungover. I believe alcohol to be poisin and nothing more. I too have developed social escape/anxiety. Work has become phobic. It's tough I know. I already go to the gym. It helps. If I'm not more resonsible I'm going to lose the job. I have a genetic disorder/chromosone damage which also comes with ADD and Bi-Polar disorder. Alchol came into my life in my senior year of High School. I felt different and alcohol allowed me to blend...except for the next day. Thank you coach. I have employed the meditation. I really want to come back here a week from today and be able to say like Rocky "yo I did"!
This is awesome!
Hi Simon Chapple , thank you for sharing your experiences it will help others to see that it can be done.
Continue your good work Simon.i used to counselled clients with drug and alcohol problems . In my experienced counselling has helped . Spiritual healing, aromatherapy , Reiki ,massage and ear acupuncture has helped the clients physically ,emotionally spiritually and psychologically.
Keep up your good work Simon.God bless you.
Thanks so much, that means a lot and those are some great tips too! Simon
You have such a sincere and warm aura💖
Thank you so much, Elaine. Lovely of you to say :)
Wow so happy I found this site I'm in thanks guys
If you want to do a month off booze, tell everyone you know that you're doing it. Gave me miles more motivation to prove a few doubters wrong.
Can I still try it even tho I am one week sober? Ur the first person who has not rambled on. You really resonated with me. I spent the week staying inside covid helped lol because I didn't want to be tempted to grab a drink. Day 7 and I'm starting to feel more like me again. Thank you so much
Cara M thanks - yes for sure you can - come join, it’s a wonderful programme and community www.joinbesober.com
Thank you...
You're welcome!
Thank you, I’d like to read your book
Thanks
My birthday is tomorrow new day fresh start going sober again thank you needed to hear this 🙏
Happy Birthday for tomorrow!! Yes, remember, the best gift you can give yourself is sobriety :) Please keep me updated with your journey.
Thank you for your lovely message l did go sober once before for 16 months but then l broke up with my gf and went back to drinking not every day but when I did ld make up for the days l didn’t drink definitely want to go back to my authentic sober life thank you for your support I will keep you informed with my progress 🙏🌈
WOW! I want to be a man I can admire and alcohol is destroying my life. I turn 63 tomorrow. I saw this comment as I was scrolling and I believe this is confirmation that I can have a new life. Wish me the best. Thirty years from today I will say “Alcohol-free at sixty-three!”
Listening to you is joyous but did you know some people suffer low mood/ low dopamine up to a year, now I'm not saying your depressed all the time and certainly not as depressed as you were when drunk, but the brain takes at least 3 months to recover
I disagree. When I did a month off, after 2 weeks 'not drinking' became the norm. The first two weeks were a bit of a battle, but after two weeks I'd got myself into a routine that didn't involve booze and it just became a thing that what I was doing that day/night didn't involve drinking.
Day 5 Nice Video 😍
Thanks! 😃
Thank you for this video
Smash the believe that you can drink 'normally' as in A DRINK
Day 4 just found your video.
Well done on 4 days Bennie, hope it is going well. Keep me updated with progress.
14 days sober now, wish me luck and would appreciate free resources to help me along the journey and would love to join sobriety groups here
I really like the name "Chapple"
It makes me think of "Chappie" and also "Apple" and both of those are endearing
Hi Simon, my drinking triggers are just me at home in the kitchen etc etc. Never been a pub goer, only when I was in my early 20’s.
And we’re now in the 2nd lockdown home is where we have to be. I’m 56 with a family.......just! Husband naturally at his wits end and wants to divorce. My one massive positive is my group of Christian friends where we meet up virtually each weekday for an hour and pray!
Any other practical tips , especially I naturally isolate would be appreciated. Many thanks!
Hi Nickie, Yes, I was very much the same, where I would enjoy to drink from the comfort of my home rather than a pub. It is fantastic that you have a support network with your Christian friends. I know it is extremely difficult, but with us all having to spend more time indoors, it is critical that you fill that time with other things to occupy your mind from having a drink. Have you downloaded the first ten chapters of my book? It's completely free and comes straight into your inbox and should help give you some extra ideas for sobriety - besober.co.uk/ We also have a fantastic support network on our free Facebook group - facebook.com/groups/1960061840706240
Keep going forward! Nice to hear that you have a Christian support group. Don't be afraid to open up, tell your friends to pray for you! God still hears and answers prayers!
God is our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble!! Psalm 46 verse 1.
God be with you!!!!
@@suelhats5700 thanks Sue , only just seen this ………day 1 today x
Great video but I would suggest doing other research and considering FAITH (AA practices , I am powerless over alcohol
what's a lot of drink? i went from 2 a night 3 times a week to 4 every night more or less during lock down. I'm a bit worried.
It is an interesting question, each country has specific guidelines - however, I think if you can see that the amount you are drinking is rising (how much do you drink now compared to say 5 years ago?) and feel anxious at the thought of not drinking then it is probably time to look at making a change.
Change the mindset change the behaviour
Love this and so true!
@@besober If only it was this easy though!
The hard truth is that it is actually that simple
What a paradox
So easy yet near impossible
I requested to join Be Sober on Jan 1st, I've not been accepted yet?
What is your web Chanel
God help me 😢
Where is the link?
Went to the shop today and noticed I wasn't an upright bitch ( not as bad as usual ha ha) no serious I was a wreck
First week easy (try some beetroot and apple juice)
Excuse me what is beetroot!?
3 weeks 5 days
Then why wasn't #7, #1????
Yes there is, I didn’t say a number before the pros and cons so it may have come across as part of the first one, my bad 😊