Dude, watching your new video today and then re-watching this is crazy. You can see the complete and utter transformation in your entire face. Your eyes in particular look so much happier and content. I'm trying to start my sober journey again. I really don't have a choice- I'm a father in 3 months.
Watching this on April 1st 2024, starting AF April 🤞 Wow it is amazing to see this, compared to current videos!! 😮 Thank you for your content and wisdom, you're helping countless individuals!!!
Lol here I thought I looked pretty good back then. seems like a lifetime ago... The entire cast of characters, the stage, the city, have all changed since then. And now you're here leaving wonderful comments everyday 🫂
I am getting sober again and rewatching your old videos since I am currently where you were at when these where filmed. Your journey and progress is amazing and inspires me so much, thank you for sharing your work man, you are helping a lot! Have a nice day☀️
Hi! See your Channel today- Great job thank you 🙏🏻🍀 Day 1, and same Problem: Coming home and from work i cant calm down - same14 hrs work with Boom, boom boom like you Said. So i drank to calm,sit on my couch and relax Some say: yoga Meditation But i Need some that works quicker- so i can replace Drinks till i fall asleep Any tipps 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
You are absolutely helping. I actually feel inspired to be done with this SHIT listening to you. Your stories of what you did when you were drinking, regrets, etc have me smiling from ear-to-ear knowing that I'm not alone. I'm so done with this. So grateful for what you are doing here
I’m quitting for at least 6 months because I hit a pretty big Low point, these videos are awesome to just check in and watch a few a day and hear someone go through the same things I am but with the added bonus of advice! Fortunately there are a lot more that came after this so I’ve got plenty to catch up on:) keep it up man
Go to our main page and check out all the videos. Our newest one came out yesterday "what will your sobriety montage look like?" th-cam.com/video/hTRRMYM-wvI/w-d-xo.html
GREAT VIDEO! You look Sooo much better now than when you made this video. No DOUBT you are being used by a higher power. Only you know what that is. 🤓 Thank you
Day one here Again. Feels like nothing helps. God is keeping me sober minute by minute though and i didn't go to the liquor store when it opened like I always do
As I am sitting here on "day one again" as you put it disorderly_mama, I got to say how awesome it was to open this message thread and see you put "day 51". That was so freaking cool to see you still going. I did 3 years sober once. Best 3 years ever and then I got the idea I can control it.... and guess what, day one....again. be strong. I guess I just resonated with your comment
@disorderly_mama I am at that same realization. Stay strong. For the 3 years I was sober a while ago, I remember every day was better than the last, thanks for writing those words in this comment section. I will definitely be taking them With me
The “Rebuild The Foundation” segment was excellent. Thank you for all you do, Jae. Just watching these videos makes me feel a lot better. Hope you are well!
I appreciate that! It's always a great deal of encouragement to hear people's opinions that are keeping me on a great track. I have 117 videos and we've done 38 live streams that are super helpful and informative. Check out more videos and comment...I'll get back to you =)
Hi there. I am currently on Day 15 of my sobriety. Instead of binging on drinks, I’ve been binging on your videos. Your content really helped me during the first week. I’m really glad to have found this channel. Thank you so much for what you do!
You know, when I first started making these videos I had no expectation that anyone would watch. And now here we are all these years and subscribers later. Who knew?!!! I hope to hear from you on day 16 too :)
Ratio from your comment section 5 years ago to now you got about 160 comments here and on your new ones you're well past a thousand congrats on brother you earned it and you did it in the most sensible, didn't come off as a viewer fisherman, and keep it completely real, your transition skill with your editing is perfect, the topics are on point, everything's in order, you describe every single point without offending LOL or just having people disagree I don't think I've seen one disagreement on your comments, but it's just very well structured and this might be your calling dude, you know I've watched your videos since the beginning and they are definitely eye-opening no matter who watches them, no matter how much you could still learn from people I did with your videos, I kept my eyes and ears and brain open and working while watching and I always used to come back to these videos before I felt like making a bad decision, and it always works!😂😂❤❤
What a blessing right? Who knew all these years ago that this would be what it is and I'm grateful for the wonderful community here and the lack of bad apples trying to spoil the sober party (it does happen though believe it or not. The block list is in the dozens)
I'd really love if you did a series that was focused on how to get sober in the food industry, or at least your main struggles with it. It's such a major issue in our industry and I don't see a whole lot of content on sobriety focused on it. Most people just tell you to get a new job.
it certainly was rough being in the service industry, or any other fast-paced industry that's also high stress. I always envied co-workers that somehow managed to stay sober in the service industry. ultimately, I decided for myself that it was time to leave the service industry shortly after making this video to concentrate on my photography and video production work, including the work for this channel. Click here to watch our NEWEST videos on sobriety! (new one out today!) th-cam.com/play/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt.html
Thank you for these videos! I’m going though my first few days after drinking for 10 years! It’s truly torment and you’re right it’s only willpower and support that are helping me! And stories like yours
I'm glad to hear that you're taking your future into your own hands. Make sure to watch episodes 87 next, and then episode number 103. There are 108 episodes total, many episodes for you to binge watch. Episode number 100 will give you a very useful tool to deal with your cravings over the next few days and weeks
Great Video! Thank you. I’m on day 3 cold turkey . Been drinking since I was a teen. In my mid 30’s. And yeah drinking doesn’t do what it used to . But now, drinking is just making me very mean and I hurt peoples feelings and I don’t even remember doing it. So yeah, I need to starve whatever monster that’s inside me to death before it makes a full monster of me and hurt my loved ones. If being sober and drinking a cranberry ginger beer means everyone around me is merry , then that’s a small price to pay for life.
@@GettingSoberAgain thanks for the reply, dude! I don’t know you personally , but like most alcoholic’s I will Ofcourse over share my experience as if we’re old buddies! I’m on day 6ish sober and honestly feel pretty damn good! Ngl This may be fleeting as the day goes on but at the moment I’m winning! Thanks you!
I have tons of people I follow on TH-cam, but this is the first time I actually related with what the video content is and what I’m actually trying to do . And that restaurant shit is no joke lol
Dude. The "chain-smoke and do shots" is literally the end of shift mantra at the restaurant I work at. It's not funny but I had to chuckle when you said it. Anyways I'm on day 3 today, and I feel great about that, but tonight is my first shift at work since I made this decision.... Pretty anxious about closing time. Wish me luck staying strong.
Here's what I want you to do...everytime you get a craving, say "NOPE" and count how many times you take power over your cravings. Report back to me when you get home after plowing through all your cravings! Most people don't make it to day 4. Do you really want to have to do those hardest three days all over again? Your next level up is powering through a weekend full of temptation and cravings. Come Monday morning you'll be a new person, and have a whole week behind you!!!
@@GettingSoberAgain oh geez I don't know how I didn't see your response til now! Wow thank you for taking the time I really appreciate it. I did make it!! It was really hard, but now I feel like I can't let you down either!! My getting sober challenge was supposed to last til the fourth of July. I did fall off the wagon a couple times. Sad to say. But I didn't let that take me back to the liquor store the next day you know... The other day on the radio this song came on I've heard a million times and there's a line in it that says "for the ones who can't break the additions and chains, try to give up but you come back again, remember your not alone" I've never heard it without Thinking yup thats me until the other day. I know it doesn't sound that epic, but it totally was for me. I don't want to feel that again!
@@kristimcintosh7725 we need to be patient with our journey. We become our own teacher and guide with the lessons learned or acquired from others. Our best teachers were the ones who were patient with us correct? It was the ones who allowed us the space to practice our craft and made us feel safe enough to be vulnerable while will make mistakes. I appreciate YOU writing ME back. Most people disappear and never return and it hurts my heart a little. But...the goal is to become our best self. And if you're on your way, regardless of speed, pace, or intensity...you're worth the effort.
Wow Jae! You've come a LONG WAY. I'm so proud of you and i too hope to get Sober one day. I'm taking baby steps, but at least i'm making steps vs. a stand still. -Bob
Great info. Enjoying going back and watching old videos. Great info! The change in you tho is what I find the most interesting and inspiring. You’re a whole new you! 😍💜
Lol I should probably go back and watch one for myself. It's such a huge difference between how I made the videos then vs now. So much change in 3 years 💪🏽
Here's a fun exercise... set an annual reminder in your calendar on this day that says: Am I a better person now than I was a year ago? I have a similar one in my calendar 🫂
Awesome! I'd love to visit there someday! Thanks for checking out the videos I can't bare to watch lol Here's the playlist to our most recent episodes! th-cam.com/play/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt.html
@@GettingSoberAgain thank you yes i am up to date with yr latest vids too. These old ones are classics now lol u are helping many people world wide brother .Yes come over any Time New Zealand Welcomes you .one love friend
@@GettingSoberAgain you have helped so many on here and they would of helped others in there daily lifes like me and my family an friends .so who knows how many souls you have helped ?? Your Work has helped Many ,,keep Going Friend ..ALL Esteem AL,MIGHTYONE ..Complete Peace
You are so welcome! have you seen our other videos? Click here to watch our NEWEST videos on sobriety! (new one out today!) th-cam.com/play/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt.html
I agree exercise, and supplements are important. I drink one cup of coffee a day. My sleep is improving (less dreaming the last few nights). Still up at least once in the night, but fall back to sleep quickly. Thanks again for the video.
Really appreciate your videos. Even though there’s a lot of the same themes and talking points throughout your videos (not criticising!), I use your videos as a nightly pep talk which really helps. Day 6 now. I can’t wait until the point I’m not counting the days anymore. Thanks
Well...it's a singular topic lol. If you were listening to a channel about building decks, you'd here a lot about the same tools, materials, etc. I repeat a lot of the same ideas because a lot of people have short attention span and are often still drinking while watching. I can't bank on the fact that everyone will memorize anything, or that they will even return to watch another video. Thank you for your support 😁
@@GettingSoberAgain that’s it. I’m not complaining at all. I need these ideas to be re-enforced and they are. I’m currently at work and had a little voice tell me “go on, just a couple tonight when you get home, you’ve earned it”. I put this video on and it’s reminded me why I’m doing this. Don’t get me wrong, your videos are very informative and entertaining too. You look so comfortable in yourself, especially in your later videos. That’s what I’m aiming for
Gsm rabbit hole. So surprised how you look I'm proud of you five years in the past for taking the first steps and now continuing to encourage others. The more sober I become the more i notice "drinkers face". It's a particular look
@@GettingSoberAgainthankfully not everywhere but I never noticed before because everyone I was around had it including myself...I thought it was fat but i think it's more inflammation.
Been watching your videos for about a year. Can finally say I am 2 months and 1 week sober 🙏🏾 - I defo feel better and have been going gym and eating right, but still don't feel like I have full energy yet. I still wake up late and sleep is still disturbed, as in waking up constantly in the middle of the night. I'm also feeling like I don't want to do anything anymore. Any idea what's going on with me?
You're growing and evolving. At some point you put down the Legos and action figures but you don't look back and continue to make room for what no longer serves you. Your future self has an appetite for bigger and better things. it's your job to fill your cup accordingly. Take the challenge. Grow accordingly 👊
@@GettingSoberAgain ha ha! It’s adorable though! Very relatable content for those of us who are former hospitality workers. Working in a small micro brewery in my hometown in Western Australia is probably where all my drinking problems began. We’re around the same age, so I get it. Hospitality work was almost a rite of passage. An unhealthy one…. And I wish I could break the cycle of addiction it brought into my life.
I’m so thankful that I got on TH-cam because I usually don’t and that I found you and all the people that are out there thank you so much all of you Jae you’re ❤awesome
@@GettingSoberAgain I wish I could bring everybody out here to watch the Starliner go off on Monday. You can watch it on TV. It goes off at 10:30 PM with two of our astronauts but I can’t bring you guys out here on base so I’m sorry, but I want to thank everybody because I feel a lot better today and I’ve been doing a lot of soul-searching, thank you
@@GettingSoberAgain J don't even look at it or worry about it LOL just know that you still sounded like a completely sane person LOL can you hear me right in the gut in this video and I was like awesome man awesome honestly it was really well put together haha you're doing great bro, if you even try to stop this TH-cam channel I'll report you before you can even hit deactivate LOL haha no I'm kidding but even this video was gold bro, because you maintained your freaking sanity, most people even myself, only recording myself in withdrawal maybe one time, but I've been through it about 30, so anyway you're good dude this video was freaking awesome dude
Mine has been sleep, sleep and more sleep 🤷🏼♂️ 30days in and I’m depressed and having a hard time coping. No cravings, but bored to tears with low energy.
If your goal is to feel better, keep going. what are you doing to productively pass the time? I hear people comment how bored they are, but there is absolutely remedies to this. Just think about this: there is more entertainment now than ever. more activities. more hobbies. more ways to exercise and stay in shape. more information on healthier habits and clean eating. so, are you challenging yourself enough to stay busy?
Congrats!! My thought is whatever works for you, works for you. I personally don't like the taste of beer and feel silly drinking fake beer and going thru the motions. I liken it to if you kicked heroin but put a needle-less syringe to your arm when you wanted to go thru the motion, or snort fake white powder at a party lol. I hear of people drinking a 12 pack of NA beer a day after quitting..and I always ask the question "how thirsty are you?..". That's 120 oz of malted beverage, ya know? There are so many other and tastier things to drink. Sodas, Kombucha, tea, energy drinks, MILKSHAKES lol Good luck to you! Keep us posted. People become more interested in the comments after awhile and your story matters!
I watched this video today after watching many of your newer videos. I'm curious, how far along you were when you made this video. You look and sound like a completely different person now.
@@GettingSoberAgain Hey man, sorry if I seemed like an asshole. I've been off the wagon for 2 months after being on it for almost 2 years. This stuff does help, keep it up. Thanks for the reply! It's amazing to know you actually read these. I hope you don't mind if I poke my head in now and then. I'm going to watch those newer ones.
I'm trying to figure this whole issue out. The gym part of it really makes me think. I am a regular drinker and can deadlift 440lb at the gym, I go in hungover often and hit strong sets. I couldn't imagine how much potential i'd have if I didn't do that. Thats what I keep telling myself but I never really work it out... Trying to think of what kind of replacements I can put in to place to start the recovery process. Any suggestions folks? I'm 31 and have been dealing with this for over a decade.
Who's lifting 440lbs, you or alcohol? You are made of atoms and stardust that are billions of years old. The fact that you are here against all odds in itself is a miracle. Start treating yourself like the miracle that you are, and doing what you need to preserve that body which will inevitability start breaking down, in pain, before returning to startdust. I hope for you that you see life start to get better before it gets worse
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Watching this feels like watching a different person!!!
Lol what a lovely compliment 😸😸😸
@@GettingSoberAgain you are such an inspiration! Thank you!! 🤩
@@diende63 omg how many people are watching this old video lol 🤣 thank you
Dude, watching your new video today and then re-watching this is crazy. You can see the complete and utter transformation in your entire face. Your eyes in particular look so much happier and content. I'm trying to start my sober journey again. I really don't have a choice- I'm a father in 3 months.
well you have plenty of time to taper off and do it the right way.
what better birthday present to your child than being totally PRESENT 🎁
@erinom Thanks for the lovely words my friend. Yes, he is doing well (my 7 month old). Hope all things are well with you! :D
@erinom keep going and know it only gets better and better!
Watching this on April 1st 2024, starting AF April 🤞 Wow it is amazing to see this, compared to current videos!! 😮 Thank you for your content and wisdom, you're helping countless individuals!!!
Lol here I thought I looked pretty good back then. seems like a lifetime ago... The entire cast of characters, the stage, the city, have all changed since then.
And now you're here leaving wonderful comments everyday 🫂
What does AF mean??
@@AprilTATUM-q7b Alcohol Free
What a constraint, for sure. Just shows what it does to us!
@@AprilTATUM-q7b Alcohol Free
I am getting sober again and rewatching your old videos since I am currently where you were at when these where filmed.
Your journey and progress is amazing and inspires me so much, thank you for sharing your work man, you are helping a lot! Have a nice day☀️
Hey alright AJ!! Welcome back, don't be a stranger, we are stronger together 💪🏼
I'm bk "AGAIN"
Jae's vidz seem too help me realize Im not alone, allegedly
❤. Meditation practices are helping as well
Hi!
See your Channel today- Great job thank you 🙏🏻🍀
Day 1, and same Problem:
Coming home and from work i cant calm down
- same14 hrs work with Boom, boom boom like you Said. So i drank to calm,sit on my couch and relax
Some say: yoga Meditation But i Need some that works quicker- so i can replace Drinks till i fall asleep
Any tipps 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you, I’m 7 days sober . Your videos are very very helpful!
Keep us updated as you continue to watch new videos!
Hope you’re still doing well Ken!
Checking out old videos.. it was tough quitting but harder to start back.👍🏻
You are absolutely helping. I actually feel inspired to be done with this SHIT listening to you. Your stories of what you did when you were drinking, regrets, etc have me smiling from ear-to-ear knowing that I'm not alone. I'm so done with this. So grateful for what you are doing here
If I could say it all without ruining my chances of running for Cat Club President someday...I would 🤣
I’m quitting for at least 6 months because I hit a pretty big Low point, these videos are awesome to just check in and watch a few a day and hear someone go through the same things I am but with the added bonus of advice!
Fortunately there are a lot more that came after this so I’ve got plenty to catch up on:) keep it up man
Go to our main page and check out all the videos. Our newest one came out yesterday "what will your sobriety montage look like?" th-cam.com/video/hTRRMYM-wvI/w-d-xo.html
I will look forward to your progress every day!
GREAT VIDEO! You look Sooo much better now than when you made this video. No DOUBT you are being used by a higher power. Only you know what that is. 🤓 Thank you
Woah! An oldie but goodie 🤣 thanks for the kind words 💪🏽
Day one here Again. Feels like nothing helps. God is keeping me sober minute by minute though and i didn't go to the liquor store when it opened like I always do
🙏
Day 51.. I FINALLY surrendered and started working the program.
As I am sitting here on "day one again" as you put it disorderly_mama, I got to say how awesome it was to open this message thread and see you put "day 51". That was so freaking cool to see you still going. I did 3 years sober once. Best 3 years ever and then I got the idea I can control it.... and guess what, day one....again. be strong. I guess I just resonated with your comment
@@travisewy692 I finally realized I will never not be an alcoholic. And I started working the program. Day 56
@disorderly_mama I am at that same realization. Stay strong. For the 3 years I was sober a while ago, I remember every day was better than the last, thanks for writing those words in this comment section. I will definitely be taking them With me
Just watching this for sober October for the first time and it’s unreal how much better you look. Great inspiration! Thank you
Jay. To watch this. After growing to know you, how you are now. I see the difference in the attitude and spirit. I love you bruh, stay growing 💯❤️
Woah!! You listenin to them OLDIES 🤣 thank you! It's good to have our progress seen!
@@GettingSoberAgain sometimes you have to go back to the beginnings
@@TheDgordon1990 💪🏽 agreed 👍🏽
Wow. You look like a whole new person now. Your spirit shines through like fire now!!
The “Rebuild The Foundation” segment was excellent. Thank you for all you do, Jae. Just watching these videos makes me feel a lot better. Hope you are well!
I appreciate that! It's always a great deal of encouragement to hear people's opinions that are keeping me on a great track. I have 117 videos and we've done 38 live streams that are super helpful and informative. Check out more videos and comment...I'll get back to you =)
Hi there. I am currently on Day 15 of my sobriety. Instead of binging on drinks, I’ve been binging on your videos. Your content really helped me during the first week. I’m really glad to have found this channel. Thank you so much for what you do!
You know, when I first started making these videos I had no expectation that anyone would watch. And now here we are all these years and subscribers later. Who knew?!!!
I hope to hear from you on day 16 too :)
Ratio from your comment section 5 years ago to now you got about 160 comments here and on your new ones you're well past a thousand congrats on brother you earned it and you did it in the most sensible, didn't come off as a viewer fisherman, and keep it completely real, your transition skill with your editing is perfect, the topics are on point, everything's in order, you describe every single point without offending LOL or just having people disagree I don't think I've seen one disagreement on your comments, but it's just very well structured and this might be your calling dude, you know I've watched your videos since the beginning and they are definitely eye-opening no matter who watches them, no matter how much you could still learn from people I did with your videos, I kept my eyes and ears and brain open and working while watching and I always used to come back to these videos before I felt like making a bad decision, and it always works!😂😂❤❤
What a blessing right? Who knew all these years ago that this would be what it is and I'm grateful for the wonderful community here and the lack of bad apples trying to spoil the sober party (it does happen though believe it or not. The block list is in the dozens)
I love you talking about getting to two weeks..I’m so close!!!
lol oh man, what did I say 5 years ago? can you summarize the video??
thanks for the advice.on day 4 now.In New Zealand which has a similar drinking culture to U.K , USA etc.So difficult.Wish me luck
I'd really love if you did a series that was focused on how to get sober in the food industry, or at least your main struggles with it. It's such a major issue in our industry and I don't see a whole lot of content on sobriety focused on it. Most people just tell you to get a new job.
it certainly was rough being in the service industry, or any other fast-paced industry that's also high stress.
I always envied co-workers that somehow managed to stay sober in the service industry.
ultimately, I decided for myself that it was time to leave the service industry shortly after making this video to concentrate on my photography and video production work, including the work for this channel.
Click here to watch our NEWEST videos on sobriety! (new one out today!)
th-cam.com/play/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt.html
Thank you for these videos! I’m going though my first few days after drinking for 10 years! It’s truly torment and you’re right it’s only willpower and support that are helping me! And stories like yours
I'm glad to hear that you're taking your future into your own hands. Make sure to watch episodes 87 next, and then episode number 103. There are 108 episodes total, many episodes for you to binge watch. Episode number 100 will give you a very useful tool to deal with your cravings over the next few days and weeks
Great Video! Thank you. I’m on day 3 cold turkey . Been drinking since I was a teen. In my mid 30’s. And yeah drinking doesn’t do what it used to .
But now, drinking is just making me very mean and I hurt peoples feelings and I don’t even remember doing it.
So yeah, I need to starve whatever monster that’s inside me to death before it makes a full monster of me and hurt my loved ones.
If being sober and drinking a cranberry ginger beer means everyone around me is merry , then that’s a small price to pay for life.
A small price to pay indeed. The monster will indeed assume your being. DO NOT FEED!
@@GettingSoberAgain thanks for the reply, dude! I don’t know you personally , but like most alcoholic’s I will Ofcourse over share my experience as if we’re old buddies! I’m on day 6ish sober and honestly feel pretty damn good! Ngl
This may be fleeting as the day goes on but at the moment I’m winning!
Thanks you!
@@goosefukulardeath7300 #winning
I’m the same way…. I have no idea why I get rude, or mean. I have quit again. I’ve lost a lot though.
I have tons of people I follow on TH-cam, but this is the first time I actually related with what the video content is and what I’m actually trying to do . And that restaurant shit is no joke lol
Dude. The "chain-smoke and do shots" is literally the end of shift mantra at the restaurant I work at. It's not funny but I had to chuckle when you said it. Anyways I'm on day 3 today, and I feel great about that, but tonight is my first shift at work since I made this decision.... Pretty anxious about closing time. Wish me luck staying strong.
Here's what I want you to do...everytime you get a craving, say "NOPE" and count how many times you take power over your cravings. Report back to me when you get home after plowing through all your cravings! Most people don't make it to day 4. Do you really want to have to do those hardest three days all over again? Your next level up is powering through a weekend full of temptation and cravings. Come Monday morning you'll be a new person, and have a whole week behind you!!!
@@GettingSoberAgain oh geez I don't know how I didn't see your response til now! Wow thank you for taking the time I really appreciate it. I did make it!! It was really hard, but now I feel like I can't let you down either!! My getting sober challenge was supposed to last til the fourth of July. I did fall off the wagon a couple times. Sad to say. But I didn't let that take me back to the liquor store the next day you know...
The other day on the radio this song came on I've heard a million times and there's a line in it that says "for the ones who can't break the additions and chains, try to give up but you come back again, remember your not alone" I've never heard it without Thinking yup thats me until the other day. I know it doesn't sound that epic, but it totally was for me. I don't want to feel that again!
@@kristimcintosh7725 we need to be patient with our journey. We become our own teacher and guide with the lessons learned or acquired from others. Our best teachers were the ones who were patient with us correct? It was the ones who allowed us the space to practice our craft and made us feel safe enough to be vulnerable while will make mistakes.
I appreciate YOU writing ME back. Most people disappear and never return and it hurts my heart a little. But...the goal is to become our best self. And if you're on your way, regardless of speed, pace, or intensity...you're worth the effort.
Wow Jae! You've come a LONG WAY. I'm so proud of you and i too hope to get Sober one day. I'm taking baby steps, but at least i'm making steps vs. a stand still. -Bob
I appreciate you saying so Bob! I look forward to the day we get to celebrate your streak!
@@GettingSoberAgain Thanks 😊. Have a great Thursday night. 😊
Great info. Enjoying going back and watching old videos. Great info! The change in you tho is what I find the most interesting and inspiring. You’re a whole new you! 😍💜
Lol I should probably go back and watch one for myself. It's such a huge difference between how I made the videos then vs now. So much change in 3 years 💪🏽
@@GettingSoberAgain Yes, you should. So much change is right. 🤩💜
Thanks for the tips. You give good, practical info and it is much appreciated.
What a different person you are 5 years later. I hope that sobriety can have this effect on me.
Here's a fun exercise... set an annual reminder in your calendar on this day that says: Am I a better person now than I was a year ago?
I have a similar one in my calendar 🫂
rewatching some of ur old videos ..thank u ..10 months sober from New Zealand .you are doing good work
Awesome! I'd love to visit there someday! Thanks for checking out the videos I can't bare to watch lol
Here's the playlist to our most recent episodes!
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@@GettingSoberAgain thank you yes i am up to date with yr latest vids too. These old ones are classics now lol u are helping many people world wide brother .Yes come over any Time New Zealand Welcomes you .one love friend
@@GettingSoberAgain you have helped so many on here and they would of helped others in there daily lifes like me and my family an friends .so who knows how many souls you have helped ?? Your Work has helped Many ,,keep Going Friend ..ALL Esteem AL,MIGHTYONE ..Complete Peace
You are an inspiration!ty
you're too sweet!!
9:15pm Fellow restaurant server here on Day 18. Love these videos, Jae! Thank you. Thank you!
You are so welcome! have you seen our other videos?
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I am watching your older videos, and Im coming up on 8 months on the 16th.
Dang, these are OLD. Happy 8months to you!!! 🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️
I agree exercise, and supplements are important. I drink one cup of coffee a day. My sleep is improving (less dreaming the last few nights). Still up at least once in the night, but fall back to sleep quickly. Thanks again for the video.
I do not consume caffeine after 10am for best sleep results 😉
Really appreciate your videos. Even though there’s a lot of the same themes and talking points throughout your videos (not criticising!), I use your videos as a nightly pep talk which really helps. Day 6 now. I can’t wait until the point I’m not counting the days anymore. Thanks
Well...it's a singular topic lol. If you were listening to a channel about building decks, you'd here a lot about the same tools, materials, etc.
I repeat a lot of the same ideas because a lot of people have short attention span and are often still drinking while watching. I can't bank on the fact that everyone will memorize anything, or that they will even return to watch another video.
Thank you for your support 😁
@@GettingSoberAgain that’s it. I’m not complaining at all. I need these ideas to be re-enforced and they are. I’m currently at work and had a little voice tell me “go on, just a couple tonight when you get home, you’ve earned it”. I put this video on and it’s reminded me why I’m doing this. Don’t get me wrong, your videos are very informative and entertaining too. You look so comfortable in yourself, especially in your later videos. That’s what I’m aiming for
8:58 Lmao, very true
Thanks for the love =)
Gsm rabbit hole. So surprised how you look I'm proud of you five years in the past for taking the first steps and now continuing to encourage others. The more sober I become the more i notice "drinkers face". It's a particular look
drinkers face is everywhere you look now huh? 👀
@@GettingSoberAgainthankfully not everywhere but I never noticed before because everyone I was around had it including myself...I thought it was fat but i think it's more inflammation.
Been watching your videos for about a year. Can finally say I am 2 months and 1 week sober 🙏🏾 - I defo feel better and have been going gym and eating right, but still don't feel like I have full energy yet. I still wake up late and sleep is still disturbed, as in waking up constantly in the middle of the night. I'm also feeling like I don't want to do anything anymore. Any idea what's going on with me?
You're growing and evolving. At some point you put down the Legos and action figures but you don't look back and continue to make room for what no longer serves you.
Your future self has an appetite for bigger and better things. it's your job to fill your cup accordingly. Take the challenge. Grow accordingly 👊
@@GettingSoberAgain I will. Thank you 🙏🏾
@@GettingSoberAgain Make that 5 months and 5 days, with 11.5kg (25.3 lbs) weight loss through healthy eating and strength training! 💪🏾
Solid advice as always, Jae! Thanks.
Oh boy this is an OLDIE lol
@@GettingSoberAgain ha ha! It’s adorable though! Very relatable content for those of us who are former hospitality workers.
Working in a small micro brewery in my hometown in Western Australia is probably where all my drinking problems began. We’re around the same age, so I get it. Hospitality work was almost a rite of passage. An unhealthy one…. And I wish I could break the cycle of addiction it brought into my life.
I’m so thankful that I got on TH-cam because I usually don’t and that I found you and all the people that are out there thank you so much all of you Jae you’re ❤awesome
Happy to be of service 🫡
@@GettingSoberAgain I wish I could bring everybody out here to watch the Starliner go off on Monday. You can watch it on TV. It goes off at 10:30 PM with two of our astronauts but I can’t bring you guys out here on base so I’m sorry, but I want to thank everybody because I feel a lot better today and I’ve been doing a lot of soul-searching, thank you
This is very useful
Glad you think so! stick around and keep us updated on your journey. It's not just for you
Wow what a difference you have achieved so much you look like a different person even your mannerisms have changed your vocabulary and your aura
Hey Ma, look at me now! 😎
I'm drinking sugar free root beer and sugar free ginger ale. LOL
Jay: "What are you gonna do.....what are you gonna do?"
Me:**looks down, left and right
"Man, i really don't freaking know dude..." 😅😅😅😅
lol I don't freaking know what I even said in this video
@@GettingSoberAgain J don't even look at it or worry about it LOL just know that you still sounded like a completely sane person LOL can you hear me right in the gut in this video and I was like awesome man awesome honestly it was really well put together haha you're doing great bro, if you even try to stop this TH-cam channel I'll report you before you can even hit deactivate LOL haha no I'm kidding but even this video was gold bro, because you maintained your freaking sanity, most people even myself, only recording myself in withdrawal maybe one time, but I've been through it about 30, so anyway you're good dude this video was freaking awesome dude
Mine has been sleep, sleep and more sleep 🤷🏼♂️
30days in and I’m depressed and having a hard time coping. No cravings, but bored to tears with low energy.
If your goal is to feel better, keep going.
what are you doing to productively pass the time? I hear people comment how bored they are, but there is absolutely remedies to this.
Just think about this: there is more entertainment now than ever. more activities. more hobbies. more ways to exercise and stay in shape. more information on healthier habits and clean eating.
so, are you challenging yourself enough to stay busy?
Fucking FABULOUS
Day 6 here! My friend bought me NA beer yesterday. I tired it and it was good. What are your thoughts on na beer
Congrats!! My thought is whatever works for you, works for you.
I personally don't like the taste of beer and feel silly drinking fake beer and going thru the motions. I liken it to if you kicked heroin but put a needle-less syringe to your arm when you wanted to go thru the motion, or snort fake white powder at a party lol.
I hear of people drinking a 12 pack of NA beer a day after quitting..and I always ask the question "how thirsty are you?..". That's 120 oz of malted beverage, ya know?
There are so many other and tastier things to drink. Sodas, Kombucha, tea, energy drinks, MILKSHAKES lol
Good luck to you! Keep us posted. People become more interested in the comments after awhile and your story matters!
@@GettingSoberAgain thanks for your thoughtful perspective!
I watched this video today after watching many of your newer videos. I'm curious, how far along you were when you made this video. You look and sound like a completely different person now.
this was 5 years ago. I was probably on days or weeks sober
Replacing....hmm, oh yeah, desserts. I actually started eating sweets throughout the day, way more than alcohol...cause you can eat sweets at work
And you don't get a dui while eating a donut, lol
I have 10 days today ! oct 1-24
I always trust a man in a touque and a hoodie. Seriously, though, it's nice to hear this without the overtones if ya know what I'm sayin
Lol thanks. this videos pretty old...
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@@GettingSoberAgain Hey man, sorry if I seemed like an asshole. I've been off the wagon for 2 months after being on it for almost 2 years. This stuff does help, keep it up. Thanks for the reply! It's amazing to know you actually read these. I hope you don't mind if I poke my head in now and then. I'm going to watch those newer ones.
The thumbnail 🖕😂 I’m on DAY 10!!! 🎉🎉🥳
lol oh how expectations change 😜
IAM still going day 5
I'm trying to figure this whole issue out. The gym part of it really makes me think. I am a regular drinker and can deadlift 440lb at the gym, I go in hungover often and hit strong sets. I couldn't imagine how much potential i'd have if I didn't do that. Thats what I keep telling myself but I never really work it out... Trying to think of what kind of replacements I can put in to place to start the recovery process. Any suggestions folks? I'm 31 and have been dealing with this for over a decade.
Who's lifting 440lbs, you or alcohol? You are made of atoms and stardust that are billions of years old. The fact that you are here against all odds in itself is a miracle. Start treating yourself like the miracle that you are, and doing what you need to preserve that body which will inevitability start breaking down, in pain, before returning to startdust. I hope for you that you see life start to get better before it gets worse
Water bottle, fruit
5:41 also bloodletting
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Planet fitness is cool….
What a different Jae you are here 😕
How you like me meow?
@@GettingSoberAgain 😁
eat meat