I've stopped my drinking and smoking pot and cigarettes and detoxifying myself from the alcoholics anonymous 12step program so I'm isolating myself for a few months because I built up a habit having to be around people and I attract the dickheads and scammers when doing meetings.. I've been exercising and eating healthy and watching inspirational stuff like this.. Any idea's of other things that'll help with my new adventure of my recovery ? I feel a lot better now from leaving I've basically taken myself away from the drama tv show and my head is getting better already it's only been 3 week's..
Thank you Craig.Thank you very much for helping me stop drinking.i bought your book "alcohol lied to me"just because I wanted to pay you back.124 days sober.😁
Ruth hear hey Craig week three for me now, and have been listening to your u tube info seems to be making so much sense anyways did the webinar last week ordered up the book I think at that point but with being so not technical do not know how to receive it can you help
I quit drinking when my daughter was 2 years old. My aim is for her to never associate me with drunkenness, that alcohol is not a factor of her childhood, and that I am present with all my being as a mother. My parents both drank to excess, and because I witnessed their behavior, drinking always seemed like a normal part of life to me. That won't happen with my child. And Craig, because of your story, I am reminded again that I made the right decision.
Found this very interesting Craig. After growing up in the 90s ladette culture, alcohol almost cost me everything. Im looking forward to living the 2nd half of my life alcohol free. I really enjoy listening to you so thankyou for putting these messages out ❤
@@richardboudreau7650 maybe she will take you back when she sees the new you, check out vids on utube of photos'of people who quit drinking, shows the before and after of the same person, brought me to tears......the after person looked nothing like the before person......
Craig, you are a legend and thank you for sharing your story with us. I'm over 2 months sober didn't know you had a book so going to buy it on Amazon to give something back to you for making these great videos. Your story sounds very similar to mine. Please continue with the videos when I'm having a low moment first thing I do is a search for your videos. Thanks again for all your help.
I had a similar lightbulb moment. Honestly drinking sucks ass. Just seeing my drunk friends I just imagine the hell they are going through. I always felt happy while drinking but I was in hell the whole time. I stopped cold turkey a few weeks ago and I just have no desire to put that poison in my body. Your videos really helped me to open my eyes from the foggy hell I was in. Thank you.
2nd day without alcohol I was feeling like crap yesterday from a night of drinking with a bud of mine 🤢🤢 it's time for some serious changes in my life! Today my anxiety is high this video gives me comfort craig thanks for this. I cant wait to feel healthy again and get this poison out of my life.
I can relate to your story. I am working on 5 years sober now by The Grace of God. It wasnt as much a logical thing for me, but a major God thing. I was absolutely in love with Alcohol since the first day I tried it as a teen and it led me down a path to deal with almost every setback in the book. I also lost a lot of credibility and even lived in a sh*thole 1 room apartment that was molding and had bar music pounding my matress on the floor every night. I was absolutely incapable of quitting drinking despite over 20 times in rehabs. God is good, all the time!
Such a gifted speaker bravo! One friend died of esophagal cancer, another jaw cancer(both smoked also though) both in their 50's ....sad,very sad......had cousin who tried to live on only alcohol....he died too early....left young child behind...sad also.
Hey Craig, your videos were part of my assault on my subconscious in a last-ditch effort to do something I thought was impossible. I forgot about leaving that comment below, but was reminded when I got notification of the stupid reply by Mr. Galevski. I just wanted to say that I credit you, William Porter, and Annie Grace with saving my life. After 40 years of consistent drinking I have not had a sip of alcohol in 383 days. My abdominal pain is long gone, and any craving or desire has been effectively eliminated. Thanks for playing your part! You did indeed "ruin" my next beer, and I thank you for that!!!!
And you're a fantastic "messenger!" You've got the voice, the presentation and, most importantly, you've got the stories and you intimately know all the mind games us drinkers (ex) play. Your stories make me laugh all the time. :) By the way, that's an interesting T-shirt you're wearing. I thought it was from Tokyo (which is where I lived for 32 years and I'm still in Japan), but the writing is Chinese. Hahaha.
Superdry , the logo on the t-shirt is a UK store , most people here have no idea of the difference between Japanese an Chinese writing , me included lol
A really top class post that came from the heart and really delves deeply into why people drink like they do even though, deep down, they know the damage it causes. I particularly liked the line that once you take your first drink the decision to take the next one is made for you by the evil clown that is legally sold in so many developed countries in the world. You are doing great work in getting the message across to so many people who would otherwise be looking at the abyss. Please keep it up.
Unfortunately it took a DWI for me to self reflect and then I stumbled upon your channel and you are amazing. You can replace AA or any of the outpatient establishments with your material
Thanks for sharing your story. I now think differently about alcohol. When the thought of having a drink pops up from time to time, I think...why? why would I want to ingest poison? Go ahead, Is this what I want? I then think about the other negative consequences and my thought about drinking quickly fade and I go about my day. Thanks Craig, I wish you the best!
Thanks for helping me stop drinking, over 14 months sober now. One question, how long does it take for the dreams of drinking to stop?. Ime finding myself drinking loads in pubs and clubs while Ime asleep and then waking up perfectly sober.Is anyone else experiencing this? All the best Craig. Frank.
Hi Craig. A very good pal of mine recommended your work and I have got to say I am so delighted he did. I've been listening to your videos all afternoon. Thank you so much for all of your insight. I've quit the poison myself and it's great to hear your take on it and how you view it. I think have a phenomenal gift of deconstructing the bullshit and it's truly quite empowering when you see alcohol for what it really is: one big drug. Thank you so much!
Thank you for your videos Craig. There wonderful and make so much scence. You deserve lots of success for all the work and effort you put in and all the people you have helped with your advise 👍
Craig Beck I have been watching your excellent videos about quitting alcohol for the rest of life, frankly speaking you have literally saved life. I am from india, I have the great trouble because of consuming alcohol poison. Everyday I cheer myself when I didn't have the poison and life is so beautiful and fun without alcohol. Thanks Craig, for your valuable insights about the poison alcohol. I am on your way. God bless you.
I listened to all of what you said. I related to this as I see this happening to someone I love. All of the things you talked about have happened plus more. I hope and pray that he comes back to us. Thank you for everything you do.
I'm not blaming you , but hoping and praying won't stop him drinking , buy him this guys book , encourage him to go on a boot camp . Ask him to research everything on alcohol . I have stopped drinking , if I can anyone can . Tell him how much you love and believe in him , he can stop if he really wants too .
I have my mind set! You have been a huge help and yes, you are a God sent messenger to humanity; in this crazy world that believes everything we are told.
@@Stopdrinkingexpert No, thank you! I have no issues in life.. great family ,job , no loans etc. nothing that would drive me to drink; except for being conditioned by my surroundings and the world and people around me since childhood. People who probably don't have a problem (most I know don't), but I do! It will take some rewiring to be done. I'm not there but I'm in it for the long haul and am excited about it. Thanks for taking the struggle/ will power out off the journey
I've been listening to your work for a while but didn't know your personal story. It takes a strong man to tell it and with such honesty. I really appreciate your openness and it's a truly powerful thing to do. It will touch so many. P.s. i hear you on the southern comfort thing 😄
Craig you’re a legend! I’m a thriving person with Bipolar _ manic depression _ for me it’s no longer a disorder, but rather a blessing! You have provided me with the missing link _ I don’t need to drink alcohol 🍺 Thank you 🙏 Keep up your great work! Warm regards, Billy from Cork , Ireland
Thank you for sharing your heart felt story with us...my sobriety is the gift that keeps giving that I never knew I needed ...my wish is for anyone struggling Is to take on board all Craig has to say about the illusion Alcohol has over us and become free.and get a sober life and the gifts it gives which is better than they have ever imagined..highly recommend his teachings & books.❤
I bought your book a couple of years ago when I was drinking alone one night. When it arrived, I thumbed through it then laid it aside. I picked it up last week because I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired! Much to my amazement, I have not had a drink since. Thanks for the book and all the other stuff....thanks for sharing your story and for being honest.
Thanks for the videos man. I'm not quite as bad as other people here so I cant relate but I was well on that path and caught myself early. I had a rough year last year (family death, break up from my girl of 4 years, 2 car accidents, bills from those accidents, not happy with my job...the whole 9 yards I guess lol) I started having beers every night. It was the only thing I looked forward too. Yeah I only had 2 or 3 but when I didn't have those beers I noticed I was craving them...that's when I knew I need to chill out or it'll escalate. I watch you're videos every day to remind me not to drink. Thanks again.
Everything you say is salient, Craig. My own story is testimony to the insidiousness of this disease. I hardly drank at all during my teens and twenties. Birthdays and Christmas - that was about it. I was too committed to personal fitness, and alcohol simply wasn't a part of that. Then, in my early 30s, I began to have depressions. I can distinctly remember, too, the day I drank what I consider to be my first 'abnormal' drink. I was 33 and working in a food shop. One day, feeling more than especially down, I secreted a bottle of wine in the store room and swigged it progressively over about an hour. It made me feel a lot better. This didn't become a habit. But after that day, I started to drink a bit more than occasionally - though still within healthy limits. Then, at 40, I got married - and alcohol gradually began to become more and more a feature of my life. I struggled with the challenges of our relationship, and drank more as a 'coping mechanism'. I was still functioning, still committed to fitness - but things were clearly dysfunctional in other ways. My marriage was failing, I hated my job, my life felt like it was going nowhere... and my depressions worsened. Finally, at 45, I lost my father and my marriage collapsed. Drink became more of a crutch, though it still wasn't what I'd call a serious habit. A couple of bottles of wine a week, plus a few cans of strong lager. Not grossly excessive, but more than was healthy for me. I was under the doctor for depression, and he finally referred me to mental health services 'to get to the bottom of it.' Practically the first question I got asked was 'Do you drink?' I said yes, and was honest about how much because I didn't think it was excessive. Nevertheless, they told me that drink was my problem - and they referred me to an alcohol support group. There, I was mixing with people whose problems were far more advanced than mine: serious alcoholics; people who'd lost jobs and homes; people who'd started drinking in their early teens. None of those things had ever been the case for me. I was still in great health, still working, still eating properly. What did I have to worry about? What indeed! Fast-forward to now. I'm just 60. In the last 10 years, I've lost a home, been arrested, been Sectioned, and made two serious suicide attempts - and all because of alcohol. From 2013 up until summer 2019, my drinking escalated to the point where I hardly went a day without booze. Remarkably, I've still managed to function, still managed to hold down a job and eat well and keep up a physical fitness regime (cycling, walking and swimming). But at my worst, just before I stopped last summer, I was at the point where I was averaging 80 units a week (I kept track), and up to a bottle of spirits in one day. It was pretty erratic... but I knew I was on that slippery slope. I stopped in August and stayed sober for 4 months. Then, last Christmas, I decided to 'relax' a bit and just have a few over the holidays. By New Year, I was struggling to stop again. I'd miss a day, maybe two. But then I was full on it again: hangovers, guilt, remorse, shame, lost sleep, suicidal thoughts. My latest drink was on Monday 3rd February - a day off work - when I drank a bottle of red wine and half a bottle of scotch... then woke up Tuesday feeling fine and went to work! That was my 'wake-up' in other ways. Tuesday night, I watched some of Craig's vids. And I haven't touched a drop since. My teens and twenties, when alcohol wasn't a problem for me - they all fed my denial. That's how stealthy this disease is: how it kids you, creeps up on you, continually tempts you. I think I'm lucky. I'm still in good health. I still haven't lost a job because of alcohol. I've got a roof over my head. I'm solvent. I've never had the shakes, the DTs or seizures. I've never had to go to rehab or have a detox. I'm not physically addicted to alcohol. But I know, in my head, that it's only a matter of time if I continue to drink. I've probably still got a lot of drinking left inside me. But I'm choosing sobriety. I'm choosing life. Thanks, Craig, for helping me along the way.
Had ultrasound of my liver, have fatty liver and have to go see my doc. Tomorrow. Don't want to hear him say I have to stop drinking. I enjoy it too much to stop. If only I could drink one glass of wine a day...but I can't. Thank you for this story Craig..i can really relate.
Been watching your TH-cam posts and to be honest Craig you have made me see how to cope with things a little better cheers mate as you know the true facts on how I am feeling at times and it as helped :-)
Craig, exposing the illusion is great! I never thought of it that way I guess we humans love illusions. I thank you for thinking on a high enough level to expose the illusion for what it is.
i am 63, completely sober over 2 years and forever, and i only watch one television show, oh, i am a big dude and a used to be a road rager when i was a drinker, but the show i watch, and you could say, my soap opera, has about 635 episodes and at one time was americas' most watched show on television back in the 1970's, and it actually was the longest running show of any in history, and it is one hour long, and the first episode was filmed, oh, in the 1950's or something like that, and that show is, GUNSMOKE, and the show relates in gun violence to just about the levels we have today in america , and, there are some real family value standards shown throughout many episodes, but almost every single episode, involves a drunk, or a bunch of cowboys, drinking beer, or whiskey, in a saloon called the longbranch , and mat dillon was the long arm of the law, and half the time, the sheriff always wound up shooting some drunk trying to shoot at him, hmmm, gunsmoke, great family entertainment, catch reruns on youtube craig, you will laugh you arse off dude, rock on man cause you rock .....!
Hi Craig, your methodes are wonderfull, I watched your videos, am reading the ebook, .. 24 days now ...Recently went to a birthday party, got halve of the people to lose interest in drinking by talking about you, funny hey!
I couldn't agree more thal alcoholism is not generic or hereditary. That's just a no fault excuse for our bad choices I'm glad to see that your drinking didn't effect your high self esteem. Anyone who constantly claim they're an expert is cringey to be kind. Take care and congratulations with your expertise
Thank you for sharing! It answered questions I had about you. :D I still have one though, I hope you will reply. I am curious about how you met your wife and what made you move to Cyprus?
I have a restaurant.I used to be a beer drinker, in combination with a sigaret that was sooo delicious,I stopped smoking and do not like beer anymore, cannot understand that I drink that.Now we have some really good tasteful wines and that is now a problem! I really like that taste off a good chardonnay ,Pinot Noir ect. ...I cannot imagine now that I will not ever get that taste again, although it is like you say....It starts with that point off one glas and then it becomes one, two or three bottles after I pass out and remember nothing after the second bottle...thank you for the video's
The freakish shit I was doing was keeping the last ring of a beer can. The screw top off a wine bottle. Then again saving a keep sake to look at and again didn't work and I'd get angry with myself. College and theatre and drama school and more theatre and filming made it worse. Getting me through socially and through stage fright a relief after coming off stage. Then after teaching another performance Then alcohol for celebration for not getting a job, for relaxing, for meeting women then getting h together with my partner getting through first pregnancy and difficult birth with Son then again with daughter then trying to be best as new father then spells of no alcohol here and there but no more than 3 months then separating from partner due to everything happening at once in relationship and work childcare balance. Every stupid action or fight or confrontation or past girlfriend failure was because of it always came down to alcohol and depression then alcohol then more depression. This year I started work as a personal trainer in a gym and will go back to train for my 3rd dan blackbelt in karate. I'm becoming committed into natural bodybuilding at 46 and want to be a mature role model for clients and my 2 children most of all. I'm going to reach 50 and be unrecognisable to the past person who used to binge drink and not know when to stop. Your work has be a huge inspiration and wake up call. I'm now driven very passionately to help clients get into the best fit ess and shape of their lives to improve all their family and friend relationships and work. I wont preach about nev er drinking as the way I have decided to leave booze behind as a non drinker, but cutting g booze out is the answer now into my late 40's to find my true mission. I will go back into acting eventually but a better one, clear headed, more in the moment and more dedicated instead of just getting through it and numbing myself with this cruel fancy poison. Anthony Hopkins is an inspiration. It can be done. Just weigh up how much better you felt without alcohol and how good it was to free yourself of guilt and come home after a night out knowing you ha e t offended anyone or behaved like an arsehole and chatted up women disgracefuly. Instead woken up with relief that you were a laugh and good company and created positive memories instead of wasting money and fretting what you did wrong. I made a list of pros and cons of booze. You feel warm fussy and carefree for 2 hours numb for 3 then nothing then like shit for 48 hours. Bit by bit cutting back will lead to this well of oblivion. So the pros were short which is how booze will cut you life.
The LCBO in Ontario has put vodka in a glass human skull to help sales a decorative bottle. How appropriate. I cut the ad out & taped it on my mirror. Has a gold bow on it too! No kidding!
What I am super confused about is my son. No one in my family drinks alchohol. Alchohol was not allowed in my house. My son who is 34 now has become an alchoholic. Why? How? Where did we go wrong ?
Great video, here and there I listen to your videos and I have reduced the amount of alcohol I drink, but today I put your picture on my phone for as a wallpaper to remind me to watch your videos DAILY, Hugs.
I know I can make it this time. If a guy with the surname Beck can do it I know I can. Incedently was my brother's beer of choice when he still had anything to do with me 20 odd years ago and the name of a former boss of mine that never drank because his father was an alcoholic. I'm so happy I found your videos today. Thankyou. Any advice for me since I live with an alcoholic? The pressure I've felt to join in is what's kept me from stopping. 👍
"Pain is the touchstone of spiritual growth". Because as Alcoholics we do not want to change until the pain of addiction gets to much Six years Sober and life gets better and better thank God
I am just want to really thank you Craig Beckfor the stop drinking youtube March 6,2021 will be 1 year alcohol free I just want to thank you Craig for your encouragement keep making those great youtube I really appreciate it Thanks ❤️
I forget to tell you Craig after 23 years drinking thanks again I appreciate you I will keep watching your youtube and will encourage my family and friends to watch thumb up a billion times thanks ❤️❤️❤️
How I became the stop drinking expert was firstly I went to rehab and whilst in there getting a bit of time up without using any drugs or alcohol I realised I can actually live life without this crap and a dam good life also. No more hang overs feeling like shit having to apologize to everyone for my behaviour the night before no having to be around people that use abuse lie steal and cheat of you.. Thank God.. I don't even do meetings because there is too many dickheads in the rooms.. You can do this also don't give up.. Peace Freedom Love..
There's no question in the world there's a genetic component to alcoholism. That doesn't mean you can't become addicted if you don't have the DNA for it, it just takes longer and requires more work on the individual's part. I remember watching an interview with Liza Minnelli where she said she put off taking that first drink for ages because she was well aware of her family's alcoholic tendencies but when she did eventually have that first drink it hit her with such a rush that she knew instantly she was addicted.
Craig you are amazing I love the message I know you and I also believe AA isn’t the be all and end all for stopping this insanity but what you do is beyond service work you have taught me I can do this without all the indoctrination and negativity thank you 🙏
Very familiar story with most people I'll bet. Great video again Craig.This should be taught in our schools and colleges. Blow the bullshit out of the water before it takes hold. Maybe then the younger generation can educate the world.
wow, what an awesome video, great stories craig! ha, i bet if an idiot opened a club/tavern called "the evil clown", the place would be packed 7 nights a week
I watch your videos many times a day, every day... i ve never known anyone with such a deep knowledge of alcohol... and we can ask? Why?.... We live in society where alcohol is EVERYWHERE...... and now finaly i know where is my problem.... I ve lived in the loop majority of my life... Starting at 14-15 in 80thes as it was the coolest thing in the world for us : get tipsy or even pissed ( u was the king)....... So through 20-30 i was heavy binge drinker.. On and off... Till i got cancer age 33...stoped for 1 year by my will terrified by possibility of death..... but slowly after came back to drinking but on and off as i did sport as well... now 52 i d say im mild functional problem drinker with 11 years old child ( living with his mum)... Even though i drink 1-2 a week 4 - 6 light beers... Still prevents me from taking off and full filling my dreams and potential..... Im happy i ve come a cross your channel,... I d praised God to give me solution to my groove stuck.... I wasnt able to see solution, i felt very desperate... Now i know i ve been in loop of alcohol and he ( Demon Alcohol) was pulling strings and preventing me from progressing in anything in my life.... I ve very significantly reduced consumption of it.... Im going there..... And now i know where the whole problem was and is.... Thanks to Greg and his very high intelligence because i know he tells true about alcohol addiction
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I've stopped my drinking and smoking pot and cigarettes and detoxifying myself from the alcoholics anonymous 12step program so I'm isolating myself for a few months because I built up a habit having to be around people and I attract the dickheads and scammers when doing meetings.. I've been exercising and eating healthy and watching inspirational stuff like this.. Any idea's of other things that'll help with my new adventure of my recovery ?
I feel a lot better now from leaving I've basically taken myself away from the drama tv show and my head is getting better already it's only been 3 week's..
Church. Occupy yourself finding God! That will fulfill you for the rest of your life!
Thank you Craig.Thank you very much for helping me stop drinking.i bought your book "alcohol lied to me"just because I wanted to pay you back.124 days sober.😁
Awesome thank you
Your doing great I'm now over 2 months my self I wish you the best of luck on your journey.
Ruth hear hey Craig week three for me now, and have been listening to your u tube info seems to be making so much sense anyways did the webinar last week ordered up the book I think at that point but with being so not technical do not know how to receive it can you help
I think I'm going to buy the book. #ItsTimeToBecomeAlcoholFree
I quit drinking when my daughter was 2 years old. My aim is for her to never associate me with drunkenness, that alcohol is not a factor of her childhood, and that I am present with all my being as a mother. My parents both drank to excess, and because I witnessed their behavior, drinking always seemed like a normal part of life to me. That won't happen with my child. And Craig, because of your story, I am reminded again that I made the right decision.
Thank you
Wish I had done this before my oldest was 12. Never too late.
You have opened my eyes and possibly saved my live. I love you
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Found this very interesting Craig. After growing up in the 90s ladette culture, alcohol almost cost me everything. Im looking forward to living the 2nd half of my life alcohol free. I really enjoy listening to you so thankyou for putting these messages out ❤
Thank you MB
@christs chin Good to hear
I'm almost 50 I'm losing the woman I love to my drinking. Praying I stop soon to spend the other half of my life sober!
@@richardboudreau7650 maybe she will take you back when she sees the new you, check out vids on utube of photos'of people who quit drinking, shows the before and after of the same person, brought me to tears......the after person looked nothing like the before person......
M.Bennett The 90’s Britpop era was wonderful though.
Eight days with out a beer iam going to make this time
Good man
Nice
How you holding up man?
How'd it go?
@@Ablackwindblows when people don’t answer I always assume it didn’t go too well lol. But hopefully I’m wrong.
Honestly your helping sooo many people....good for you
Thank you Jack
You are the alternative to the alternatives. Straight to the truth, the insight, the nuanced realities, with zero rambling or B.S. Thank you Craig.
Thank you that means a lot
Craig, you are a legend and thank you for sharing your story with us. I'm over 2 months sober didn't know you had a book so going to buy it on Amazon to give something back to you for making these great videos. Your story sounds very similar to mine. Please continue with the videos when I'm having a low moment first thing I do is a search for your videos. Thanks again for all your help.
Thank you Frajo
I had a similar lightbulb moment. Honestly drinking sucks ass. Just seeing my drunk friends I just imagine the hell they are going through. I always felt happy while drinking but I was in hell the whole time. I stopped cold turkey a few weeks ago and I just have no desire to put that poison in my body. Your videos really helped me to open my eyes from the foggy hell I was in. Thank you.
Thank you
Said this in a few of your videos, you're a good guy Craig, spreading a positive message
Thank you AP
I’ve been clean and dry for a little over 2 years now! Thank god for these videos they literally saved my life.
2nd day without alcohol I was feeling like crap yesterday from a night of drinking with a bud of mine 🤢🤢 it's time for some serious changes in my life! Today my anxiety is high this video gives me comfort craig thanks for this. I cant wait to feel healthy again and get this poison out of my life.
I can relate to your story. I am working on 5 years sober now by The Grace of God. It wasnt as much a logical thing for me, but a major God thing. I was absolutely in love with Alcohol since the first day I tried it as a teen and it led me down a path to deal with almost every setback in the book. I also lost a lot of credibility and even lived in a sh*thole 1 room apartment that was molding and had bar music pounding my matress on the floor every night. I was absolutely incapable of quitting drinking despite over 20 times in rehabs. God is good, all the time!
Such a gifted speaker bravo! One friend died of esophagal cancer, another jaw cancer(both smoked also though) both in their 50's ....sad,very sad......had cousin who tried to live on only alcohol....he died too early....left young child behind...sad also.
Man, thank you so much for posting that. I underestimated just how deep your problem drinking was. This really gave me hope.
Thank you Eric
Hey Craig, your videos were part of my assault on my subconscious in a last-ditch effort to do something I thought was impossible. I forgot about leaving that comment below, but was reminded when I got notification of the stupid reply by Mr. Galevski. I just wanted to say that I credit you, William Porter, and Annie Grace with saving my life. After 40 years of consistent drinking I have not had a sip of alcohol in 383 days. My abdominal pain is long gone, and any craving or desire has been effectively eliminated. Thanks for playing your part! You did indeed "ruin" my next beer, and I thank you for that!!!!
1 week sober. I feel I'm looking up at a mountain.... But Thanks Craig. Invaluable videos....
Thanks Steve
Are you still sober?
Craig your boss was wrong, you tell a compelling story and you're very witty and interesting. Also your voice was made for radio.
Thank you
you are doing very important work. I hope you get a massive pr platform. You deserve it.
Thank you Maria
And you're a fantastic "messenger!" You've got the voice, the presentation and, most importantly, you've got the stories and you intimately know all the mind games us drinkers (ex) play. Your stories make me laugh all the time. :) By the way, that's an interesting T-shirt you're wearing. I thought it was from Tokyo (which is where I lived for 32 years and I'm still in Japan), but the writing is Chinese. Hahaha.
Thank you
Superdry , the logo on the t-shirt is a UK store , most people here have no idea of the difference between Japanese an Chinese writing , me included lol
At least finally after many videos you acknowledge between problem drinkers and alcoholics. Stopping for problem drinkers is no big deal.
You have really helped me with looking at the truth about alcohol. Thank you so much❤️
Thank you Leticia
YOU were born for this it seems to me. Stay true to your calling and know you are making a difference in the world. Much love and prayers
A really top class post that came from the heart and really delves deeply into why people drink like they do even though, deep down, they know the damage it causes. I particularly liked the line that once you take your first drink the decision to take the next one is made for you by the evil clown that is legally sold in so many developed countries in the world. You are doing great work in getting the message across to so many people who would otherwise be looking at the abyss. Please keep it up.
Thank you Ken
Unfortunately it took a DWI for me to self reflect and then I stumbled upon your channel and you are amazing. You can replace AA or any of the outpatient establishments with your material
Thank you so much!
Thanks for sharing your story. I now think differently about alcohol. When the thought of having a drink pops up from time to time, I think...why? why would I want to ingest poison? Go ahead, Is this what I want? I then think about the other negative consequences and my thought about drinking quickly fade and I go about my day. Thanks Craig, I wish you the best!
Love this!
Wow. Flashback! I remember the first and last time I drank Southern Comfort too! Lol!😬😹
Evil stuff
Vile drink. Microwaves the brain.
Thanks for helping me stop drinking, over 14 months sober now. One question, how long does it take for the dreams of drinking to stop?. Ime finding myself drinking loads in pubs and clubs while Ime asleep and then waking up perfectly sober.Is anyone else experiencing this? All the best Craig. Frank.
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Gwin Willis thanks for reply, 2 years 4 months sober now and still dream about drinking regularly, Frank.
Hi Craig. A very good pal of mine recommended your work and I have got to say I am so delighted he did. I've been listening to your videos all afternoon. Thank you so much for all of your insight. I've quit the poison myself and it's great to hear your take on it and how you view it. I think have a phenomenal gift of deconstructing the bullshit and it's truly quite empowering when you see alcohol for what it really is: one big drug. Thank you so much!
Thanks Velcro
Thank you for your videos Craig. There wonderful and make so much scence. You deserve lots of success for all the work and effort you put in and all the people you have helped with your advise 👍
Thanks Paul
Craig Beck I have been watching your excellent videos about quitting alcohol for the rest of life, frankly speaking you have literally saved life. I am from india, I have the great trouble because of consuming alcohol poison. Everyday I cheer myself when I didn't have the poison and life is so beautiful and fun without alcohol. Thanks Craig, for your valuable insights about the poison alcohol. I am on your way. God bless you.
I listened to all of what you said. I related to this as I see this happening to someone I love. All of the things you talked about have happened plus more. I hope and pray that he comes back to us. Thank you for everything you do.
me too, i have seen friends die from drinking, so sad to see, but, i am glad i stopped.....
I'm not blaming you , but hoping and praying won't stop him drinking , buy him this guys book , encourage him to go on a boot camp . Ask him to research everything on alcohol . I have stopped drinking , if I can anyone can . Tell him how much you love and believe in him , he can stop if he really wants too .
I have my mind set! You have been a huge help and yes, you are a God sent messenger to humanity; in this crazy world that believes everything we are told.
Thank you Pretty
@@Stopdrinkingexpert
No, thank you!
I have no issues in life.. great family ,job , no loans etc. nothing that would drive me to drink; except for being conditioned by my surroundings and the world and people around me since childhood. People who probably don't have a problem (most I know don't), but I do!
It will take some rewiring to be done. I'm not there but I'm in it for the long haul and am excited about it.
Thanks for taking the struggle/ will power out off the journey
I love this guy,
:-)
I've been listening to your work for a while but didn't know your personal story. It takes a strong man to tell it and with such honesty. I really appreciate your openness and it's a truly powerful thing to do. It will touch so many. P.s. i hear you on the southern comfort thing 😄
Craig you’re a legend!
I’m a thriving person with Bipolar _ manic depression _ for me it’s no longer a disorder, but rather a blessing!
You have provided me with the missing link _ I don’t need to drink alcohol 🍺
Thank you 🙏
Keep up your great work!
Warm regards, Billy from Cork , Ireland
Thank you for sharing your heart felt story with us...my sobriety is the gift that keeps giving that I never knew I needed ...my wish is for anyone struggling Is to take on board all Craig has to say about the illusion Alcohol has over us and become free.and get a sober life and the gifts it gives which is better than they have ever imagined..highly recommend his teachings & books.❤
Craig is a messiah!!!!
Wow thank you
I am so glad you are still alive. :)
Me too :-)
I love the directness. No sugar coating
I bought your book a couple of years ago when I was drinking alone one night. When it arrived, I thumbed through it then laid it aside. I picked it up last week because I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired! Much to my amazement, I have not had a drink since. Thanks for the book and all the other stuff....thanks for sharing your story and for being honest.
Absolute genius….. after 90 days sober, I can attest…..this is the real deal.
Thanks for the videos man. I'm not quite as bad as other people here so I cant relate but I was well on that path and caught myself early. I had a rough year last year (family death, break up from my girl of 4 years, 2 car accidents, bills from those accidents, not happy with my job...the whole 9 yards I guess lol) I started having beers every night. It was the only thing I looked forward too. Yeah I only had 2 or 3 but when I didn't have those beers I noticed I was craving them...that's when I knew I need to chill out or it'll escalate. I watch you're videos every day to remind me not to drink. Thanks again.
Thank you David
Stop drinking poison! God bless you, Mr.Craig!
Thank you BB
:-)
haha, a whiskey add before the video. Ahh man, freaking you tube. you're the man Craig. thanks buddy.
Ah good old TH-cam!
You legend Craig. Thank you for all of your video content it really helps. 😊
Thank you MH
10 days today, you're amazing at explaining the realities of booze, thank you :)
Thank you
Wonderful testimony!
Everything you say is salient, Craig. My own story is testimony to the insidiousness of this disease. I hardly drank at all during my teens and twenties. Birthdays and Christmas - that was about it. I was too committed to personal fitness, and alcohol simply wasn't a part of that. Then, in my early 30s, I began to have depressions. I can distinctly remember, too, the day I drank what I consider to be my first 'abnormal' drink. I was 33 and working in a food shop. One day, feeling more than especially down, I secreted a bottle of wine in the store room and swigged it progressively over about an hour. It made me feel a lot better. This didn't become a habit. But after that day, I started to drink a bit more than occasionally - though still within healthy limits. Then, at 40, I got married - and alcohol gradually began to become more and more a feature of my life. I struggled with the challenges of our relationship, and drank more as a 'coping mechanism'. I was still functioning, still committed to fitness - but things were clearly dysfunctional in other ways. My marriage was failing, I hated my job, my life felt like it was going nowhere... and my depressions worsened. Finally, at 45, I lost my father and my marriage collapsed. Drink became more of a crutch, though it still wasn't what I'd call a serious habit. A couple of bottles of wine a week, plus a few cans of strong lager. Not grossly excessive, but more than was healthy for me. I was under the doctor for depression, and he finally referred me to mental health services 'to get to the bottom of it.' Practically the first question I got asked was 'Do you drink?' I said yes, and was honest about how much because I didn't think it was excessive. Nevertheless, they told me that drink was my problem - and they referred me to an alcohol support group. There, I was mixing with people whose problems were far more advanced than mine: serious alcoholics; people who'd lost jobs and homes; people who'd started drinking in their early teens. None of those things had ever been the case for me. I was still in great health, still working, still eating properly. What did I have to worry about? What indeed!
Fast-forward to now. I'm just 60. In the last 10 years, I've lost a home, been arrested, been Sectioned, and made two serious suicide attempts - and all because of alcohol. From 2013 up until summer 2019, my drinking escalated to the point where I hardly went a day without booze. Remarkably, I've still managed to function, still managed to hold down a job and eat well and keep up a physical fitness regime (cycling, walking and swimming). But at my worst, just before I stopped last summer, I was at the point where I was averaging 80 units a week (I kept track), and up to a bottle of spirits in one day. It was pretty erratic... but I knew I was on that slippery slope. I stopped in August and stayed sober for 4 months. Then, last Christmas, I decided to 'relax' a bit and just have a few over the holidays. By New Year, I was struggling to stop again. I'd miss a day, maybe two. But then I was full on it again: hangovers, guilt, remorse, shame, lost sleep, suicidal thoughts. My latest drink was on Monday 3rd February - a day off work - when I drank a bottle of red wine and half a bottle of scotch... then woke up Tuesday feeling fine and went to work! That was my 'wake-up' in other ways. Tuesday night, I watched some of Craig's vids. And I haven't touched a drop since.
My teens and twenties, when alcohol wasn't a problem for me - they all fed my denial. That's how stealthy this disease is: how it kids you, creeps up on you, continually tempts you.
I think I'm lucky. I'm still in good health. I still haven't lost a job because of alcohol. I've got a roof over my head. I'm solvent. I've never had the shakes, the DTs or seizures. I've never had to go to rehab or have a detox. I'm not physically addicted to alcohol. But I know, in my head, that it's only a matter of time if I continue to drink. I've probably still got a lot of drinking left inside me. But I'm choosing sobriety. I'm choosing life. Thanks, Craig, for helping me along the way.
Thank you for sharing your story..
Had ultrasound of my liver, have fatty liver and have to go see my doc. Tomorrow. Don't want to hear him say I have to stop drinking. I enjoy it too much to stop. If only I could drink one glass of wine a day...but I can't. Thank you for this story Craig..i can really relate.
I am so happy that you started the Stop Drinking Expert.com...
:-)
Been watching your TH-cam posts and to be honest Craig you have made me see how to cope with things a little better cheers mate as you know the true facts on how I am feeling at times and it as helped :-)
Thank you Ian
Craig, exposing the illusion is great! I never thought of it that way I guess we humans love illusions. I thank you for thinking on a high enough level to expose the illusion for what it is.
Thank you - it means a lot to see comments like that.
Craig
'for yeeeeaaarrrssss' at 12'20 always gets me off😂😂😂 you're vids/stories are really helpful Craig..thank U..keep them coming👍
Glad you like them!
Thank u Craig, ever since I I come across yr video on quitting alcohol. I been sober for the last one year. Hope to meet u in person.
I'm from singapore
i am 63, completely sober over 2 years and forever, and i only watch one television show, oh, i am a big dude and a used to be a road rager when i was a drinker, but the show i watch, and you could say, my soap opera, has about 635 episodes and at one time was americas' most watched show on television back in the 1970's, and it actually was the longest running show of any in history, and it is one hour long, and the first episode was filmed, oh, in the 1950's or something like that, and that show is, GUNSMOKE, and the show relates in gun violence to just about the levels we have today in america , and, there are some real family value standards shown throughout many episodes, but almost every single episode, involves a drunk, or a bunch of cowboys, drinking beer, or whiskey, in a saloon called the longbranch , and mat dillon was the long arm of the law, and half the time, the sheriff always wound up shooting some drunk trying to shoot at him, hmmm, gunsmoke, great family entertainment, catch reruns on youtube craig, you will laugh you arse off dude, rock on man cause you rock .....!
Hi Craig, your methodes are wonderfull, I watched your videos, am reading the ebook, .. 24 days now ...Recently went to a birthday party, got halve of the people to lose interest in drinking by talking about you, funny hey!
I stopped also just like that, the magic is gone ! Ps, any time you are going to come to the Netherlands?
Awesome Eran
I couldn't agree more thal alcoholism is not generic or hereditary. That's just a no fault excuse for our bad choices
I'm glad to see that your drinking didn't effect your high self esteem. Anyone who constantly claim they're an expert is cringey to be kind. Take care and congratulations with your expertise
Thank you .You help me so much I listen to you everyday I don't have no cravings You are the best messenger
Thank you for sharing! It answered questions I had about you. :D I still have one though, I hope you will reply. I am curious about how you met your wife and what made you move to Cyprus?
I've been drinking for forty years, and now in reading your book I do believe you've ruined my next beer, LOL! Good riddance. Cheers, and thank you!!!
Ha thank you
Brain dead
Frontal loob damage
I have a restaurant.I used to be a beer drinker, in combination with a sigaret that was sooo delicious,I stopped smoking and do not like beer anymore, cannot understand that I drink that.Now we have some really good tasteful wines and that is now a problem! I really like that taste off a good chardonnay ,Pinot Noir ect. ...I cannot imagine now that I will not ever get that taste again, although it is like you say....It starts with that point off one glas and then it becomes one, two or three bottles after I pass out and remember nothing after the second bottle...thank you for the video's
Your awesome Craig! You are a bright light for people struggling with alcohol addiction. Keep shining 🌟
Great honesty Craig 🦉
Thank you Ian
it is a very good book,just read it and will read it again today, thanks
Thank you Michael
I could listen to you all day matey. Doesn't hurt that you are very easy on the eye too 😂
thank you graig for your story and honesty
after i bought your book i stopped drinking
thank you
i have inner peace now
Can I share my 15 year story with alcohol story. I’m 27 now, getting there
Please
Thank you for sharing!
😀 CB
The freakish shit I was doing was keeping the last ring of a beer can. The screw top off a wine bottle. Then again saving a keep sake to look at and again didn't work and I'd get angry with myself. College and theatre and drama school and more theatre and filming made it worse. Getting me through socially and through stage fright a relief after coming off stage. Then after teaching another performance Then alcohol for celebration for not getting a job, for relaxing, for meeting women then getting h together with my partner getting through first pregnancy and difficult birth with Son then again with daughter then trying to be best as new father then spells of no alcohol here and there but no more than 3 months then separating from partner due to everything happening at once in relationship and work childcare balance. Every stupid action or fight or confrontation or past girlfriend failure was because of it always came down to alcohol and depression then alcohol then more depression. This year I started work as a personal trainer in a gym and will go back to train for my 3rd dan blackbelt in karate. I'm becoming committed into natural bodybuilding at 46 and want to be a mature role model for clients and my 2 children most of all. I'm going to reach 50 and be unrecognisable to the past person who used to binge drink and not know when to stop. Your work has be a huge inspiration and wake up call. I'm now driven very passionately to help clients get into the best fit ess and shape of their lives to improve all their family and friend relationships and work. I wont preach about nev er drinking as the way I have decided to leave booze behind as a non drinker, but cutting g booze out is the answer now into my late 40's to find my true mission. I will go back into acting eventually but a better one, clear headed, more in the moment and more dedicated instead of just getting through it and numbing myself with this cruel fancy poison. Anthony Hopkins is an inspiration. It can be done. Just weigh up how much better you felt without alcohol and how good it was to free yourself of guilt and come home after a night out knowing you ha e t offended anyone or behaved like an arsehole and chatted up women disgracefuly. Instead woken up with relief that you were a laugh and good company and created positive memories instead of wasting money and fretting what you did wrong. I made a list of pros and cons of booze. You feel warm fussy and carefree for 2 hours numb for 3 then nothing then like shit for 48 hours. Bit by bit cutting back will lead to this well of oblivion. So the pros were short which is how booze will cut you life.
Exactly
Jeez. Absolutely crystal clear. That is absolutely bang on and sums it all up.
The illusion.. so true thank you Craig for sharing
You're very welcome
The LCBO in Ontario has put vodka in a glass human skull to help sales a decorative bottle. How appropriate. I cut the ad out & taped it on my mirror. Has a gold bow on it too! No kidding!
An evil product with no limits
Id love to see a discussion between Kevin O Hara and Craig Beck about alcohol addiction ..
might be a bit dull, we would probably just end up agreeing with each other
Stop Drinking Expert 👍
Personally hiding behind the door holding the bottle of shame , please one day I will hold my life life with great joy
What I am super confused about is my son. No one in my family drinks alchohol. Alchohol was not allowed in my house. My son who is 34 now has become an alchoholic. Why? How? Where did we go wrong ?
Great video, here and there I listen to your videos and I have reduced the amount of alcohol I drink, but today I put your picture on my phone for as a wallpaper to remind me to watch your videos DAILY, Hugs.
Thanks
100% accurate 🌸
I know I can make it this time. If a guy with the surname Beck can do it I know I can. Incedently was my brother's beer of choice when he still had anything to do with me 20 odd years ago and the name of a former boss of mine that never drank because his father was an alcoholic. I'm so happy I found your videos today. Thankyou. Any advice for me since I live with an alcoholic? The pressure I've felt to join in is what's kept me from stopping. 👍
Mark... the webinar will help with this www.stopdrinkingexpert.com/webinar/
I can truly understand you
Graig
The best thing I did
Stop drink after 28 years of
Pain
And bought your book
"Pain is the touchstone of spiritual growth". Because as Alcoholics we do not want to change until the pain of addiction gets to much Six years Sober and life gets better and better thank God
I can’t seem to give it up completely
Stop using willpower... join the webinar today
It was a powerful story, sir..
Always love watching your videos
Thank you Rose
I am just want to really thank you Craig Beckfor the stop drinking youtube March 6,2021 will be 1 year alcohol free I just want to thank you Craig for your encouragement keep making those great youtube I really appreciate it Thanks ❤️
I forget to tell you Craig after 23 years drinking thanks again I appreciate you I will keep watching your youtube and will encourage my family and friends to watch thumb up a billion times thanks ❤️❤️❤️
How I became the stop drinking expert was firstly I went to rehab and whilst in there getting a bit of time up without using any drugs or alcohol I realised I can actually live life without this crap and a dam good life also. No more hang overs feeling like shit having to apologize to everyone for my behaviour the night before no having to be around people that use abuse lie steal and cheat of you.. Thank God..
I don't even do meetings because there is too many dickheads in the rooms.. You can do this also don't give up.. Peace Freedom Love..
There's no question in the world there's a genetic component to alcoholism. That doesn't mean you can't become addicted if you don't have the DNA for it, it just takes longer and requires more work on the individual's part. I remember watching an interview with Liza Minnelli where she said she put off taking that first drink for ages because she was well aware of her family's alcoholic tendencies but when she did eventually have that first drink it hit her with such a rush that she knew instantly she was addicted.
Thank for commenting
Craig you are amazing I love the message I know you and I also believe AA isn’t the be all and end all for stopping this insanity but what you do is beyond service work you have taught me I can do this without all the indoctrination and negativity thank you 🙏
Thank you for your story.
My pleasure!
Thank you
You're welcome
Very familiar story with most people I'll bet. Great video again Craig.This should be taught in our schools and colleges.
Blow the bullshit out of the water before it takes hold.
Maybe then the younger generation can educate the world.
Thank you for helping others.
Great video!
Thank you AP
wow, what an awesome video, great stories craig!
ha, i bet if an idiot opened a club/tavern called "the evil clown", the place would be packed 7 nights a week
Thank you Ron
I watch your videos many times a day, every day... i ve never known anyone with such a deep knowledge of alcohol... and we can ask? Why?.... We live in society where alcohol is EVERYWHERE...... and now finaly i know where is my problem.... I ve lived in the loop majority of my life... Starting at 14-15 in 80thes as it was the coolest thing in the world for us : get tipsy or even pissed ( u was the king)....... So through 20-30 i was heavy binge drinker.. On and off... Till i got cancer age 33...stoped for 1 year by my will terrified by possibility of death..... but slowly after came back to drinking but on and off as i did sport as well... now 52 i d say im mild functional problem drinker with 11 years old child ( living with his mum)... Even though i drink 1-2 a week 4 - 6 light beers... Still prevents me from taking off and full filling my dreams and potential.....
Im happy i ve come a cross your channel,... I d praised God to give me solution to my groove stuck.... I wasnt able to see solution, i felt very desperate...
Now i know i ve been in loop of alcohol and he ( Demon Alcohol) was pulling strings and preventing me from progressing in anything in my life....
I ve very significantly reduced consumption of it....
Im going there..... And now i know where the whole problem was and is.... Thanks to Greg and his very high intelligence because i know he tells true about alcohol addiction
Thank you Martin
Thanks Craig
Ugh Southern Comfort....that was one of my original bad experiences too.
Nice any very motivating... Thank you Mr Craig
I'm hopeless.
But I do wish y'all the best.
Craig, thanks for your videos.