Drinking from age 16. Went through the lot until age 60.Decided enough was enough. STOPPED. Aged 92 now. Been sober and alcohol free, for 30 very happy years. Best move l ever made.
I’m 5 days away from being 1 year without alcohol. Here’s one thing that I learned: persistence matters. All those times in the past when you quit for just a day, a week, or a month and then went back to drinking - those failed attempts mattered. You were conditioning yourself for the final separation.
Sobriety is the best thing you can do for yourself - the clarity gives you an edge over everyone else. The first 3 months were rough but my mental health has improved dramatically since. My highs aren't as high - but my lows certainly aren't as low either.
Iv just passed the 100 day mark and I gotta Say things aren't getting easier! I'm finding the longer I pass the more I'm missing it!! I really hope this passes in time. Love this video I can relate to all of it .
Imagine lying in bed: hot sweats, cold sweats, heart racing, all you need is sleep but you can't sleep because if you close your eyes you feel sick, your anxiety is through the roof, your body is crying for water, but every time you take a sip, you vomit so hard, your body aches.... It's 4am, but you need to get up at 7am for work. You're trying not to drink but only a drink will calm the chaos..... And the cycle repeats.
How I came to stop was my brother died alone. From drinking he drank himself to death. I stopped 6 weeks ago. I was drinking a bottle of wine a night. I could not recognize him. His features were gone. I miss him. His death woke me up. Its so true it's one day at a time. Thanks for your story.
I'm watching your channel. I've seen your new videos. And I'm ready this is day one. I've seen too many problems in my life I really need to do this. Wish me luck brother
I've stopped consumption of any substances 3 weeks ago. The last year I was using pot a lot, before that I was drinking 3-4 times a week. Not necessarily heavily, but at least 1l of beer. Actually, I thought pot might help to relief stress and anxiety. Which is true in a short term. But in a long run it just as bad as alcohol I would say. What helped me a lot even to get myself into this path is Andrew Huberman's podcast episodes about alcohol and weed effects on body and brain. What I've learned is just there is no safe dosage. It's all poison. And even occasional drug consumption affects body and brain in many bad ways. So, there is no point trying to find a way to incorporate any substances in your life, it will fail until you realise that there is no shortcomings. You will have to face your weakness and work them through. If you ever want to feel normal.
Huberman got me on this path too. I'm not committed to anything long term but I'm 67 days sober and counting because of his episode on alcohol. My original goal was 90 days. Now I think I might go for 100 days, maybe more. I don't feel "amazing" like a lot of sober people claim, but I feel like I'm clearing my slate and there just aren't many bad days
@@crashedBMW I think a lot of youtubers exaggerating to gain more views. Also, the effect might depend on how "low" you were. In my case I'm seeing some minor improvements in my health even it have been only 4 weeks now since I stopped. But sleep is still bad, mental issues are still in place. Finally I forced myself to contact a psychiatrist to address those issues. I think it is also related to sobriety as now I have motivation to do things (but not like a huge boost).
As part of staying sober I regularly watch other peoples stories. It means that I regularly get validation and a confidence that I'm doing the right thing. I dont know if you are still in Scotland but I've lived here most of my life and as you will no doubt be aware there is a massive drinking culture which can be hard to steer away from. Thankyou for such an honest and open account of how you reached this point. V inspirational. Keep going!!
Thanks for sharing brother it's not easy, sitting at 162 days and the shit that toxic substance has caused in my life have been insane. I almost lost everything.
It has taken me till 49yrs to realise what you have, but at least I am getting there now. I wish I had realised earlier the effects of alcohol on mental health and could see the crutch I was using was the cause. I have cut down massively, but also know moderation is a myth and I'm kidding myself. I hope to decide to quit for good very soon and these videos definitely help nudge me in the right direction, thank you x
Good for you Andrea. It's never too late to quit. I stopped drinking 3 years ago at the age of 52. My youngest son thanked me for it too. You're doing a favor not only to yourself but to everyone else around you. Keep it up ! 👏👏👍
A great inspiration I'm truly honest personal story well done pal, after watching this video I am 12 days sober, one of my sponsors inviting me to do some filming at a mansion in cleveleys and I was planning to do a video about my story of drinking and I'll give you a shout out.
I think one of the most identifiable comments you made is not being able to imagine your life WITHOUT alcohol. We can always have the insurance policy that if things get too crazy, we can reach for a bottle. Wishing you lifelong sobriety, friend.
Good for you finding your way out, staying sober and making the right choice every day from now on. A choice I'm proud to say I have the strength and the right sense to make. When I look back it seemed a part of me I didn't want to give up. I now know that was never a part of me and I have no problem leaving it behind.
This must have been a very cathartic exercise for you. Keep going my friend and you will succeed. Everyone loves a winner and I know you can win this battle🙏❤️
Thanks for sharing and well done for stopping and not quitting on yourself, I feel these videos are a good way to help others see they're not alone, I use to binge once in a while for a few days then I started drinking daily now binging weekly again but I want to stop I tell myself no then I might be in a shop and I end up going to the beer fridge and it's like I can't help myself but I'm gonna try harder going forward from today.
Congrats on almost a year great work. All the best with new channel I think you’ll be great in this role with your lived experiences of messing up and also documenting the forward journey that sobriety invokes.
Hey man, I have a similar story, 27 now, from Norway. I have gone two months without twice the last few years but gone back to binge drinking. Even followed channels like these too. Now I’m two weeks into being sober. Gonna go an unspecified time sober now. Not sure when/if I’ll go back.
Update: I'm almost 7 weeks alcohol free, my sleep is great, mental clarity is getting better every day, I'm working out almost every day again. Bad feelings still come and go but I feel I'm getting better and better at handling them. I recommend Stop Drinking Expert, Sober Leon and Habits Unplugged here on TH-cam to everyone. These channels are really good at promoting a shift in mindset around alcohol, going to the root cause which is that we are brainwashed to see alohol as a good thing in our lives.
@@JonnaaM That's amazing to hear mate, I'm glad things are going well for you! Yes, these channels are absolutely amazing and would highly recommend to anyone. The brainwashing we have all endured around alcohol is nothing short of tragic, it is literally poison.
Thanks Brother!! A year in myself, yesterday.. The anxiety thing is real, it seems to dry up too. I would add optimisms returns, even in the face of certain adversity. You begin to feel like, at least I'm not carrying a drinking habit with me through this... I guess some people call that hope..
The further I got through your video, the more astonished I was at how similar our stories are, I feel every word of this. Thank you for starting this up, you have a new subscriber, one of my worst was drinking gin during semi lockdown, waking up to finish it, and heading out for a smoke only to come back absolutely plastered on 9% beer that I drank at my mates house after turning up at 10am unannounced
I feel sorry for anyone who is trying to quit alcohol when it's everywhere all the time and at almost every event like birthdays, Halloween, Christmas ,work parties, weddings, restaurants, watching football, funerals, even at school events !, it's insane how almost everyone in this society thinks this is o.k to take a drug to be able to do these things, imagine if everybody was snorting Cocaine at all these events!, there would be an uproar and the worst thing is that little kids are being conditioned to do the same when they get older !
Bro there are no such thing as negative emotions. That’s a stereotype that we place upon ourselves that keeps us orbiting around our depression. Those emotions albeit challenging are actually warning signs that your life was not headed in the direction that you wanted it to be.
I don't drink, smoke or do drugs . Gave it up a long time ago. However, what I do see is those including my own family, that start connecting with religion. I would warn you about how vulnerable you are when you leave substance abuse, and churches love to pray in people like that. My relative (who still drinks) got a DUI, joined a UM church in Oakdale Pennsylvania, then targeted me for over 14 years. You should see how aggressive and evil these persons are, as it would take to long to tell you what they did to me.
So many programs out there that promise you'll quit drinking from one day to the next and feel great for the rest of your life. Listen, Steffon Barkload's Quit Drinking Forever takes a lighter, safer approach which you decide to go with at your own pace. Best shortcut I go’ogled that only took days to rewire my brain to continually experience mental peace.
I drink 4 beers and go to bed for work and can do it for days but after a few days I drink 14 beers on my day off and do it week and week out and I've done it for 3 years and it works for me
If I was a binge drinker I would be free of alcohol but because I control my drink I will drink forever because I control my drink, only way to stop drinking is to go mad on the drink but I can control it which keeps me on the drink
We all tell ourselves what we want to hear. "Oh, it's not that much" "At least I'm not blacking out" "I'm in control". Even if you are able to manage your drinking to avoid major consequences, you are still poisoning yourself. I've been drinking for 20 years...after listening to the Huberman Lab podcast (on TH-cam) about alcohol I decided to cut WAY back. Might consider stopping altogether.
What a great video your honesty is refreshing. I’m so happy for you and your successes now. Your parents must be really happy for you too 🙏🏻🩵 Im 14 days in and I watch videos like this to stay the course so thank you!
Drinking from age 16. Went through the lot until age 60.Decided enough was enough. STOPPED. Aged 92 now. Been sober and alcohol free, for 30 very happy years. Best move l ever made.
That’s inspiring for someone like me. 92 hey? Well done mate!
I’m 5 days away from being 1 year without alcohol. Here’s one thing that I learned: persistence matters. All those times in the past when you quit for just a day, a week, or a month and then went back to drinking - those failed attempts mattered. You were conditioning yourself for the final separation.
so true, thank you x
R U still clean?
Very true!
Good observance! So true.
Proudest Auntie in the world.
So proud Liam 💚 xxx
Sobriety is the best thing you can do for yourself - the clarity gives you an edge over everyone else. The first 3 months were rough but my mental health has improved dramatically since. My highs aren't as high - but my lows certainly aren't as low either.
hi sarah could you contact me ?
thank you for expressing this, this is helpful to know so this will help me :) Thank u
Do you attend AA?
Iv just passed the 100 day mark and I gotta Say things aren't getting easier! I'm finding the longer I pass the more I'm missing it!!
I really hope this passes in time.
Love this video I can relate to all of it .
I was a binge drinker, hitting it hard ! Sober a long time . Don’t take that first drink, you’ll avoid misery !
The biggest risk I found is thinking 'I've for this now!!'
Imagine lying in bed: hot sweats, cold sweats, heart racing, all you need is sleep but you can't sleep because if you close your eyes you feel sick, your anxiety is through the roof, your body is crying for water, but every time you take a sip, you vomit so hard, your body aches.... It's 4am, but you need to get up at 7am for work. You're trying not to drink but only a drink will calm the chaos..... And the cycle repeats.
Couldn't agree more 😢
Only two beers after proper vomiting help in this situation
Wow well said and so true
that's how i feel, but i have covid right now
I just get a bit anxious only...
I started sobriety a while back…. You are inspirational mate 🙏🏽🔥🧡
How I came to stop was my brother died alone. From drinking he drank himself to death. I stopped 6 weeks ago. I was drinking a bottle of wine a night. I could not recognize him. His features were gone. I miss him. His death woke me up. Its so true it's one day at a time. Thanks for your story.
I'm watching your channel. I've seen your new videos. And I'm ready this is day one. I've seen too many problems in my life I really need to do this. Wish me luck brother
Finding something more important than drinking. This is vital to quitting.
Anything is more important than poisoning yourself, but yes, I understand what you mean.
I've stopped consumption of any substances 3 weeks ago. The last year I was using pot a lot, before that I was drinking 3-4 times a week. Not necessarily heavily, but at least 1l of beer. Actually, I thought pot might help to relief stress and anxiety. Which is true in a short term. But in a long run it just as bad as alcohol I would say. What helped me a lot even to get myself into this path is Andrew Huberman's podcast episodes about alcohol and weed effects on body and brain. What I've learned is just there is no safe dosage. It's all poison. And even occasional drug consumption affects body and brain in many bad ways. So, there is no point trying to find a way to incorporate any substances in your life, it will fail until you realise that there is no shortcomings. You will have to face your weakness and work them through. If you ever want to feel normal.
Huberman got me on this path too. I'm not committed to anything long term but I'm 67 days sober and counting because of his episode on alcohol. My original goal was 90 days. Now I think I might go for 100 days, maybe more. I don't feel "amazing" like a lot of sober people claim, but I feel like I'm clearing my slate and there just aren't many bad days
I watch the Huberman podcasts as well.. so informative... your words are wise. I wish you well.
@@crashedBMW I think a lot of youtubers exaggerating to gain more views. Also, the effect might depend on how "low" you were. In my case I'm seeing some minor improvements in my health even it have been only 4 weeks now since I stopped. But sleep is still bad, mental issues are still in place. Finally I forced myself to contact a psychiatrist to address those issues. I think it is also related to sobriety as now I have motivation to do things (but not like a huge boost).
Huberman helped me too on that same episode. I just listened to him this past weekend and it's pretty mind blowing.
As part of staying sober I regularly watch other peoples stories. It means that I regularly get validation and a confidence that I'm doing the right thing. I dont know if you are still in Scotland but I've lived here most of my life and as you will no doubt be aware there is a massive drinking culture which can be hard to steer away from.
Thankyou for such an honest and open account of how you reached this point. V inspirational.
Keep going!!
Thanks for sharing brother it's not easy, sitting at 162 days and the shit that toxic substance has caused in my life have been insane. I almost lost everything.
Well said! I'm coming up on three years sober and it's good to hear other people's stories to help keep me on track.
Thank you for making this video. It really helps people who are struggling.
It has taken me till 49yrs to realise what you have, but at least I am getting there now. I wish I had realised earlier the effects of alcohol on mental health and could see the crutch I was using was the cause.
I have cut down massively, but also know moderation is a myth and I'm kidding myself. I hope to decide to quit for good very soon and these videos definitely help nudge me in the right direction, thank you x
I had 32 years heavy drinking. Tried moderation. Decided to quit completely and it’s so worth it.
I have found that complete abstinence is easier than moderation
Good for you Andrea. It's never too late to quit. I stopped drinking 3 years ago at the age of 52. My youngest son thanked me for it too. You're doing a favor not only to yourself but to everyone else around you. Keep it up ! 👏👏👍
A great inspiration I'm truly honest personal story well done pal, after watching this video I am 12 days sober, one of my sponsors inviting me to do some filming at a mansion in cleveleys and I was planning to do a video about my story of drinking and I'll give you a shout out.
Powerful testimony, greatly appreciate it as I´m doing my best to resist imbibing and your words encourage me.
I think one of the most identifiable comments you made is not being able to imagine your life WITHOUT alcohol. We can always have the insurance policy that if things get too crazy, we can reach for a bottle. Wishing you lifelong sobriety, friend.
Good for you finding your way out, staying sober and making the right choice every day from now on. A choice I'm proud to say I have the strength and the right sense to make. When I look back it seemed a part of me I didn't want to give up. I now know that was never a part of me and I have no problem leaving it behind.
Thanks for the story, I have a similar one. It's good to know how positively sobriety has affected you. 7 days in
I needed this video today. thank you man for putting yourself out there
I’m so happy for you. So glad you had that moment.
This must have been a very cathartic exercise for you. Keep going my friend and you will succeed. Everyone loves a winner and I know you can win this battle🙏❤️
Thanks for sharing and well done for stopping and not quitting on yourself, I feel these videos are a good way to help others see they're not alone, I use to binge once in a while for a few days then I started drinking daily now binging weekly again but I want to stop I tell myself no then I might be in a shop and I end up going to the beer fridge and it's like I can't help myself but I'm gonna try harder going forward from today.
Congrats on almost a year great work. All the best with new channel I think you’ll be great in this role with your lived experiences of messing up and also documenting the forward journey that sobriety invokes.
Thank you so much for sharing … I am three days in .. You are so brave to share your story and inspiring
Hey man, I have a similar story, 27 now, from Norway. I have gone two months without twice the last few years but gone back to binge drinking. Even followed channels like these too. Now I’m two weeks into being sober. Gonna go an unspecified time sober now. Not sure when/if I’ll go back.
Good for you. Good for you. Keep making the right choice. Life will happen but it will get better when we decide to make the correct choice.
@@scramblendan Thank you! I’m almost 4 weeks in now. No plans of putting alcohol into my body again. But I’m also trying to not think too far ahead.
Update: I'm almost 7 weeks alcohol free, my sleep is great, mental clarity is getting better every day, I'm working out almost every day again. Bad feelings still come and go but I feel I'm getting better and better at handling them.
I recommend Stop Drinking Expert, Sober Leon and Habits Unplugged here on TH-cam to everyone. These channels are really good at promoting a shift in mindset around alcohol, going to the root cause which is that we are brainwashed to see alohol as a good thing in our lives.
@@JonnaaM That's amazing to hear mate, I'm glad things are going well for you! Yes, these channels are absolutely amazing and would highly recommend to anyone. The brainwashing we have all endured around alcohol is nothing short of tragic, it is literally poison.
Thanks Brother!! A year in myself, yesterday.. The anxiety thing is real, it seems to dry up too. I would add optimisms returns, even in the face of certain adversity. You begin to feel like, at least I'm not carrying a drinking habit with me through this... I guess some people call that hope..
Thank you for sharing, brother. You are appreciated. 🙋
Congrats on a year! It’s such a viscous nasty cycle. I myself struggle with it.
Videos like this help to remind me why it was a great decision for me to quit.
Congratulations! You should be proud of yourself. thanks for sharing 👍🏼
Congratulations and many thanks for your honesty! Sending you a hug :)
thank you for doing this, it is very inspiring!
great video, im 14 months AF ...the best thing ive ever done was stop alcohol
Keep going don't do it alone. Stay away from Sugar, and Non Alcoholic drinks...34 years sober
and it is so worth it!
Yes, sugar does appear to be a gateway to the craving. I've given up sugar as well. Best to you 👍
The further I got through your video, the more astonished I was at how similar our stories are, I feel every word of this.
Thank you for starting this up, you have a new subscriber, one of my worst was drinking gin during semi lockdown, waking up to finish it, and heading out for a smoke only to come back absolutely plastered on 9% beer that I drank at my mates house after turning up at 10am unannounced
thanks for the motivationam trying
Thanks for sharing your story.
I feel sorry for anyone who is trying to quit alcohol when it's everywhere all the time and at almost every event like birthdays, Halloween, Christmas ,work parties, weddings, restaurants, watching football, funerals, even at school events !, it's insane how almost everyone in this society thinks this is o.k to take a drug to be able to do these things, imagine if everybody was snorting Cocaine at all these events!, there would be an uproar and the worst thing is that little kids are being conditioned to do the same when they get older !
Everyone is snorting coke at these events?
@@hr2665 do they blatantly do it right in front of their young children tho, like they do with alcohol
THANK YOU for writing this. So true, it's absolutely everywhere and also encouraged by our government because they make so much money with it. Insane.
@@catherinelussier1559 Thanks for your reply, it is totally insane !
Thank u for being so brave , bless you
Thank you so much for sharing, you certainly helped me. Best wishes.
Drinking from age 16. Went through the lot until age 60.Decided enough was enough. STOPPED. Aged 92t
Meant to add, been sober for 30 years. The best move l ever made
Thank you for sharing brother.
thank you for sharing your story.
I have multiple yrs in recovery one day at a time easy does it keep going keep smiling keep strong I did it so can you.
Thanks for your videos.
47 days no alcohol it was going great until someone gave me something at the gym Monday night and I have felt like hell all week 💫✊
What did they give you?
Its so easy to get caught off guard.. and the subconscious response of drinking kicks in.
Don't let it win.
Bro there are no such thing as negative emotions. That’s a stereotype that we place upon ourselves that keeps us orbiting around our depression. Those emotions albeit challenging are actually warning signs that your life was not headed in the direction that you wanted it to be.
so i checked your channel to watch your other videos but this is the only one, are you actually going to make more videos and grow the channel?
10 years tomorrow, Dec 15 2012.
Top video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Bruv.
102 days of no alcohol for me
8/1/24 1 year 7 rehab's over a decade of trying lets go be the best version of you!
Are their more vids coming Liam?
Great video
Day 0 here 😓
I don't drink, smoke or do drugs . Gave it up a long time ago. However, what I do see is those including my own family, that start connecting with religion. I would warn you about how vulnerable you are when you leave substance abuse, and churches love to pray in people like that. My relative (who still drinks) got a DUI, joined a UM church in Oakdale Pennsylvania, then targeted me for over 14 years. You should see how aggressive and evil these persons are, as it would take to long to tell you what they did to me.
Nice one man
This part of life , I don''t understand addiction. I know that is a sickness and it needs treatment .
1 year isn't very long... I've been drinking my entire life going on 45 year's now and it'd take much more than 1 year to declare me sober!
where do you live? i think from the accent it's somewhere in the UK?
Ireland I guess
Or Scotland
Alcohol is some really terrible shit.I am so glad i quit after many tries.
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I could never do 3 days of drinking I would fall asleep on day one
Think how much money you save not drinking alcohol.
So many programs out there that promise you'll quit drinking from one day to the next and feel great for the rest of your life. Listen, Steffon Barkload's Quit Drinking Forever takes a lighter, safer approach which you decide to go with at your own pace. Best shortcut I go’ogled that only took days to rewire my brain to continually experience mental peace.
Wonder-Woman or Man...Whoo-Hoo... - Homer J Simpson off the Simpsons
That’s a lot of time away from alcohol, lets grab a drink to celebrate mate 🥃🍺
I drink martens at 3.5%
I drink 4 beers and go to bed for work and can do it for days but after a few days I drink 14 beers on my day off and do it week and week out and I've done it for 3 years and it works for me
What is on your head mate
Hair
@@sendit3251 There is no way, someone elses hair maybe
lol it is indeed my hair 🤣
If I was a binge drinker I would be free of alcohol but because I control my drink I will drink forever because I control my drink, only way to stop drinking is to go mad on the drink but I can control it which keeps me on the drink
Stop the liquor
Go on no fap
Pray 🙏
I don't binge drink, that's the key, I drink 4 beers a night and for a session 14 beers but all beers at 4 to 3.5% alcohol
I've been drinking for years and will continue, I love drink
Am I an alcoholic yes I am but I can control it
We all tell ourselves what we want to hear. "Oh, it's not that much" "At least I'm not blacking out" "I'm in control". Even if you are able to manage your drinking to avoid major consequences, you are still poisoning yourself. I've been drinking for 20 years...after listening to the Huberman Lab podcast (on TH-cam) about alcohol I decided to cut WAY back. Might consider stopping altogether.
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Drink is who I am but it's because I control it well it keeps me drinking
‘Drink is who I am’ is the saddest thing I’ve read on here for a long time.
I don't want to stop, I love drink, and I love that I can control my drinking
Alcohol is not holding me back, it's putting me forward
What a great video your honesty is refreshing. I’m so happy for you and your successes now. Your parents must be really happy for you too 🙏🏻🩵
Im 14 days in and I watch videos like this to stay the course so thank you!