14 Things I’ve Learned From 5 Years Without Drinking Alcohol

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[@HabitsV2]

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[@V8SplashMan]

The hardest part of quitting alcohol is when you realize how much time you've lost doing absolutely nothing with your life. It's bitter sweet, because you know you still can do a lot with what you have left, but hard at the same time knowing precious time was wasted fucking laying around with a bottle.

[@capo-amg6755]

Damn that hits hard bro Im 26 and accomplished nothing besides having my own apartment and a job Meanwhile I could of made much more with my life had I not drank so much Fucking time wasted

[@ericlarousse1149]

Yes.

[@Simon1985_]

Started drinking at 15 and I’m 38 now. That’s well over half my life on the piss. It really is shocking the amount of time we waste doing this.

[@rafsoto6760]

Today i had a nervous breakdown. My body can't take no more poison I'm done! 1st day sober.

[@ecnalted1]

me too

[@MR-tx7ig]

Raf Soto...and?

[@goddog47]

Still sober/?

[@WinTheWarWithMe]

Raf what’s your update brother?

[@ast-og-losta]

I stopped drinking two years ago. I will never drink again. Ever.

[@chrisrandall5235]

🤘👌

[@alfberts8101]

I look upto you.

[@kevinlewis9113]

Keep going..you can do it!

[@davida7559]

I’m trying so hard. I’m a chronic relapse

[@ast-og-losta]

@mary jane I have not. Never again. Thanks for asking! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@SYZ]

You have saved so many lives from alcohol and drug abuse thank you

[@1971toolman]

6 months sober today! I listen to you often when Im driving and want to thank you for your effort and dedication to sharing your videos! One subject you touch on from time to time is the effect alcohol has on anxiety.....It literally CREATES anxiety, then the cycle continues. I started experiencing it at the end of my 35 year drinking career.. Aside from the typical worries of normal life, I have very little anxiety at all now that Im sober and I FUCKING LOVE IT! Thanks again

[@WilliamBTCWallace]

So happy to hear this story!

[@ericlarousse1149]

Same, and I didn't know why.

[@Simon1985_]

I’ve suffered with panic attacks from alcohol, especially the morning after a heavy night, absolutely horrendous trying to deal with them. You end up drinking again to try and get rid of them and the cycle continues

[@snu3877]

It's really insane that we have no idea that alcohol basically "creates the itch that it itself scratches." I drank because I was depressed, having NO idea how much alcohol exacerbates depression and anxiety. I was amazed how much better it got after I quit.

[@DATONEGAMER25]

Day 114 sober ❤️🙏

[@DATONEGAMER25]

ste reilly Keep going man! It gets better!

[@darkenergy410]

I haven't had a drop this year

[@tuffstuff7273]

Yes a lot of us drinkers are undeveloped in many parts of our personalities and use the booze to patch it up,but it gets worse an worse. Sober is best and work on ones self

[@electricpants8194]

just got to my first year, thanks Kev for the excellent videos

[@nigelgibson2242]

electricpants Congratulations. Are you still going? I just got to my first year too last night at midnight.

[@charlestown4331]

100% true, I'm having bad stomach problems every time I drink now. I just finished my first 24 hours sober and I pray I'll be successful at stopping. I just can't handle being sick anymore and it's stealing my money.

[@leesalovely2782]

Charles Town how are u know ?

[@davida7559]

Same here. Ulcers and bloated and many other problems like anxiety and etc. Day one

[@soniaclarke3626]

You helped me at the beginning and I stopped drinking one and a half years ago. Just checking in with you again. Thank you, it really helped.

[@davida7559]

How’s you’re life now. Do you ever get cravings

[@jacklonergan9991]

Kevin your approach to this complicated shit of a drug is brilliant. Your helping so many people as your story is very relatable and consistently positive. Your a gift.....thank you keep it up

[@lindakingshields1126]

BRAVO & THANK YOU!!!

[@waltervandijk860]

You're a hero! Around four months now. Never looking back, always forward.

[@VelcroKittie]

I hit the 3 month mark 2 or 3 weeks back. Feeling so good. So many good things have happened as a result of a poison free life. Alcohol is an abusive monster I do not miss. Keep trying folks! Never stop trying

[@lylachristopherson865]

Over the last five years I've cut back and cut back until I completely quit just recently. In 2017 I drank three times the entire year. Each time was excessive and I blacked out each time. I'm finished with it.

[@sexycesc]

And you just look back and think: Those three times where I blacked out what did I ever even gain from it?

[@Byenia]

I can relate. Stopped drinking for over 6 months and when I did go out to see if I could handle it again, wound up blacking out. Ugh. Just piles on more embarrassment and was totally not worth it. Easier to just leave the stuff alone. Best of luck to you.

[@seadd1]

Same story...Just needs to end once and for all

[@VelcroKittie]

@@seadd1 you can do it!

[@seadd1]

"Alcohol changes your reality" to worse always

[@VelcroKittie]

I can definitely vouch for this! Alcohol completely messed up my life but now I am taking my life back

[@naturallyimperfect8399]

Yes

[@craigj.davies1983]

Once again, another good video, thanks Kevin. I've been sober since Monday 1st January 2018 and I have no intention of going back to it.

[@mindpower6460]

Extra power for you! stopdrinkingalcohol.com/30-great-reasons-quit-drinking-alcohol/

[@nickkendall7]

Still sober?

[@craigj.davies1983]

Yeap!@@nickkendall7

[@BDSMSpike]

Day four and Feeling better

[@nigelgibson2242]

One year today! Good times, people!

[@Dr.CorneliaKratzer]

I always feel you are a born Raconteur - I think it may be a very Irish art in and of itself :) It's different from conventional story-telling (or Hollywood and hero's journey or from the poets the Russians so revere) Instead, it's letting your listeners follow you along the road and we can listen to the raconteur because it's a unique spoken art!

[@KRINZKOLO]

I really enjoy your content. Keeps me motivated. I’m on 189 days Sober and life is truly amazing. Every day is a blessing.

[@jamesshielssoberlife.3701]

Matched you mate. 15th April 2015 to 15th April 2020. Five Years Sober.

[@HabitsV2]

Well done :)

[@jamesshielssoberlife.3701]

@@HabitsV2 thanks kevin, from the man himself!

[@raymondlin8728]

Cant remember the last time i drank, so long ago. Thank goodness. No cravings. Have a safe and healthy holidays, New Year, etc

[@shelleylavallee]

Thank-you Kevin!.... I have been sober, now for almost 3- yrs in April/18.... & I loved what you said.. It's becoming the best Version of One-self!!!For my-self, it meant taking all of those absta les out of the way!! I live be-ing sober& de sobering so many things about ,yself, that I would Never have the opportunity to do.. If I was still on the booth!!!... 😊Ciao& keep on sending the inspirational Msgs

[@--79734]

Thank you very much for your video. I'm 5 years sober on the 14th August so the no. 14 in your title meant something and I love being reminded of why I stopped. I relate very much to what you talk about and agree with you. It is possible to stop drinking, with the right mindset and the right help. I found the right help that was good for me:at first intense individual therapy for a very long time years infact, which helped me understand myself and the reasons for why I drank, and then I had to want to stop, for me that was the first step, wanting too, as I was always aware that my drinking was detrimental to my mental and physical health, however that didnt stop me, what stopped me was making the decision to go into rehab that focused on the methods of psychological thinking but there are many different groups out there for anyone who has realised they have a problem and have made the decision to stop. Such as AA NA or addiction counceling, there are different methods that can help and suit one individually. That was the one that worked for me. It hasn't been easy but it's been worth it, and one of the best decisions I ever made, Thank you for your honesty. Brilliant video. Your an inspiration.

[@HabitsV2]

Great to hear Hania. Well done on such a momentous milestone :)

[@--79734]

@@HabitsV2 Thank you very much.

[@Nige-eq3dv]

4 months 1 week alcohol free. Personally I did a residency detox it was good for me and I know some people it might not be for. I still suffer with anxiety and depression and slight paranoia. I drank for 30 years, my advice quit today and get your life back.

[@paintballfreak46973]

Very well spoken! Thanks a lot for the motivation buddy. I was just about to go to the store and buy some beer but you’ve changed me perspective on it. I’m sorry you had to experience the lows of life due to this legal poison we call alcohol but that possibly helped you too appreciate the highs! Either way I wish you the best!

[@macgruber4689]

"Never ending Shit-Fest" so true!

[@dizzyspinner648]

I drank to excess the first few times I drank and then never tried to get as drunk as I could and drank much more moderately after that, and I drank less and less as I got older. Later in life it started to give me rebound insomnia, especially on a weeknight when I had to get up in the morning. Talking about waking up at 3:30 in the morning just triggered me. It didn't take an excessive amount of alcohol, it just took ANY alcohol and I would wake up, exhausted in the wee hours of the morning and then lie there sleepless for hours until the alarm would ring. Just one of the reasons I quit for good. I sleep better and feel better.

[@keithkent8565]

Your videos are so inspirational. Thank you for helping me and many others get our lives back.

[@seadd1]

Your videos give me hope. Thank you. Day 1

[@eddiebirch1690]

Brilliant advice and very wise words generally Kevin.Thanks for being my daily motivation to keep off the booze.

[@abramporras7877]

I'm going to try again started new years too like a lot of people I'm sure, I've tried a lot of times but I'm trying again . These videos help a lot

[@naturallyimperfect8399]

Keep trying till you succeed. We don't get it right . the first few or several times. It take many trys to win.

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on restarting your journey to sobriety. Keep up the good work.

[@cgdc111]

In 2 days I'm gonna be 5 yrs sober :) it is an ongoing process but believe me if I can stop anyone can !

[@aestheticaudio6037]

Well done

[@DexterDexter123]

I thought I couldn’t do anything without it. Last NYE I played my first ever sober gig (been playing gigs for over 20 years), danced sober for the first time ever as an adult, wore a dress sober! (Fancy dress Spice Girl) = I couldn’t imagine doing any of those things sober while I was drinking. After the show I drove home (and saw the new year in with my son) and woke up without a hang over, and with no feelings of guilt. It screws with your logic. I’ll never go back. It damn near ruined my life.

[@Byenia]

Your videos have helped me a lot, Kevin. Thank you. I share them with others now.

[@neil2385]

you're spot on man! trying to get off of it now this is helping

[@debbiesunlight7047]

I feel like I’m going on the walk with you. It’s therapeutic in itself. Lol. Thankyou for great videos. 💕

[@Angel-nr8td]

I stopped 6 yrs ago, never ever having another drop. I lost 24 kilos i feel great i would love to see alcohol banned but thats never going to happen.

[@VelcroKittie]

I need to get back off the booze. With the help of Kevin and the forum I managed about 4 months but gave in and have been drinking since. It's such an unbelievable destroyer. It causes me so much depression but like an idiot I go back to it.

[@righttoexplain]

How's it going?

[@dazdean6231]

Stop again

[@VelcroKittie]

@@dazdean6231 I did stop again and there is absolutely no way I am going back to booze. I almost lost my marriage over alcohol. That was a major low point for me. Hurt like hell

[@chrisrandall5235]

@@VelcroKittie well done , I've keep stopping and starting, I'm on Day 15

[@VelcroKittie]

@@righttoexplain Over 3 months now and feeling outstanding! Every moment is an alcohol free moment and I love it so much

[@joeydeemontana182]

Tried quitting cold turkey 4 days ago.i ended up having chest pains and severe anxiety.yesterday I almost collapsed due to high blood pressure from withdrawal.ended up having a bottle of wine just to feel normal.ready to try again!your videos are inspiring!

[@sexycesc]

Get down the doctors and tell them this! You cannot keep having a bottle of wine that happens otherwise it will just be a continuous downward spiral.

[@garymango]

You need to be safely detoxed under medical supervision

[@debbiethompson14]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for not bashing AA or discouraging anyone to go to AA. Since the quarantine started, I send out videos to 27 people in the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. There are so many channels that discourage as some point and I don't understand why. The program has definitely changed my life. I mean if they REALLY BELIEVE that their program works, why do they have to put AA down. Why can't they just stand on their own. Anywho, AAA is changed my life but I like to listen to everyone's experience. Thank you so much! I'm sending your video out video out the 27 friends and asking them to subscribe.

[@jameslyons1624]

I always had a couple beers next to my head stand just for those three in the morning deals

[@sthil21]

12 days in and struggling but I'm taking one day at a time and it seems to work

[@jennyrosd2003]

I know so many people that have just stopped. I always deeply respected that but it aldo made me uncomfortable. I thought oh these people dont let lose. Too serious. But i always thought ...i could never just stop. How do they do it. And here i am...i just stopped !!! And its amazing. Im done. Happily done with it. Perspective!!

[@Tommy2shoe811]

12yrs sober since August 28, 2008 just needed a pep talk and found you on KZbin. Great video! I need to get back into AA I’ve put it off the last several years and it’s a mistake. This video definitely helped me, thanks.

[@anthonywhite9912]

Off the booze, 17 months ago. Was brainwashed by the attractively packaged poison. Thanks greatly Kevin these videos are great.

[@beckykamban8398]

I have battled with alcohol for many years. I am 60 years old. I stayed sober from the age of 23 for about 20 years with the exception of maybe 2 times. Then I started drinking on weekends like I was back where I left off. I have quit several times since, 8 months ... 5 months... Then slowly back at it . It always ends with a night I can't remember getting home. My husband brings me home & acts like it is no big deal. It's a big deal to me. Here I go again. I'm going to stop drinking ... I'm a Christian.not a good example when I drink like that!

[@nicholaslamantia9597]

Thank you for helping me get through this

[@kyliehumphreys8114]

Thanks as always. Great message. Keep at it.

[@MayorOfBodybuildingTV]

Kevin makes you think and that’s great.

[@Steveness100]

Hi Kev, thanks for the vid. I gave up drinking in June for 6 months but made a conscious decision to have a drink a couple of weeks ago. I did it because I’m a very intense, obsessive person and I was feeling that having an occasional drink with my wife and family/friends might actually help me be more balanced with life. After 4 social drinking sessions, I’m questioning my decision to start drinking again and wondering if I only made it to keep my wife, friends and family happy. It’s been a confusing time for me giving up drinking especially having a wife that I love more than anything but who really “enjoys and values” alcohol and associates a good time inherently involving alcohol. I can see both sides of the coin now, I think there are some positives in people drinking together socially, but there’s also a dark side. I think there’s no such thing as totally bad or totally good - it’s always shades of grey and this has been a tough journey trying to know what is the right course for me.

[@Steve-KG5LAA]

jazzyjok1 - What I have found to be more difficult that quitting is trying to walk that fine line of being a socially responsible drinker without completely relapsing into what you were before. I find myself in a constant battle of trying to hold my addiction at bay while having a few drinks at the end of the day. It takes all my energy and concentration to accomplish this. I am finally realizing that it is not worth all the effort I put into it. Congrats on the 6 months of sobriety, my best effort was only 3 months, and I have been regretting my decision to drink again ever since. It is easier to just stay sober than to attempt to walk that line. Best of luck to you my friend.

[@snu3877]

@@Steve-KG5LAA I hope you are doing well, 4 years down the road. If you haven't read it, William Porter's book Alcohol Explained really drove home the fact that heavy drinkers just cannot moderate. It's when you accept that reality that you can find peace. I love how the author Esther Lebeck Loveridge puts it: "Abstinence is the solution, no matter the addiction. Moderation keeps your head in the game."

[@ecnalted1]

thank you for being so straight and true .

[@jasonsmith4483]

Haven’t had a drink in 3 weeks. Feeling great.

[@adamforrest8731]

I came back, i needed this

[@Vivi_dream123]

Man this is good. Your best video imho. Keep up the good work

[@danielgaylor4278]

God bless you sir. Im soooooo glad I found your channel.

[@TheFukwitz]

happy new year. big ups!

[@capo-amg6755]

It's so hard to stop with alcohol.. I need help Please

[@bc1800xl]

Ran out of characters, 50km out of town before driving straight into another car head on I didn't care I was ready to die, not thinking about the other people involved was in a real bad headspace, they are ok anyway I've been drinking for 4 days now tryna not think about what's done, but tomorrow I'll be visiting alcohol rehab cause I can't stop drinking my man and hopefully it doesn't involve jail time cos I got a misses and 2 kids to look after but I'll let you know how I go

[@v.thelastboyscout2822]

Doing alright , mate?

[@CaptainMarmite]

484 days alcohol free today.

[@brendanthebdog]

It's been a tough one for me because I've never been a daily drinker and prefer the social aspect of bars more than just the effects of alcohol. But, that's the caveat, leaving that door cracked open just a little bit. Having that "occasional drink," which becomes 6 hours at the bar and trying to recall how much I actually did drink. It's becoming increasingly less fun and I've become a full-on alcoholic on the way. Holding court at the bar is profoundly unfulfilling. All of my wit, charm, and charisma was built to impress people at the bar!?

[@MR-tx7ig]

I have massive anxiety that I believe was caused by booze! 15 years of daily drinking. I must change my life, I hate the though that I would continue like this.

[@AllIn1Studio]

THEE BEST VIDEO OF YOURS OR ANYBODY’s out there! Thank you so much. This is as CLEAR AS A BELL and resonates deeply. I have reached Day 90. God bless you!

[@john-rodgerna5955]

The keywords here are BRAIN WASHED. Alcohol, processed foods, drugs legal and otherwise, tobacco, garbage television, FB, rap music, organized religion. The list goes on. We are Tribal. We are Massive, We are Gathering. Join us. ❤️😎🐉🔥

[@hectorayala8379]

3 weeks sober not a drop

[@yannikaraboukoukis8223]

Hello my name is Yanni and I just wanted to tell you that the past couple of years are you really helped me out a lot and a lot of times you do save me too and I want to thank you for that and God bless you even though you may not believe in God but I do thank you

[@lindsandkev]

The 4 day hangovers keep me off the grog☹️🥴

[@fairygril69]

I'm learning from you to hope my husband will just stop. I'm gunna to introduce him to your youtube channel. I hope he will succeed and get it he's on a downward spiral again . Do you recomend a good starter video ? You are straightforward with this

[@rubberrabbit4151]

What are your thoughts on alcohol free alternatives like beers and now the new spirit-type drinks that are coming out?

[@redfegxalo]

Day 1.

[@nigelgibson2242]

redfegxalo Still going?

[@redfegxalo]

@@nigelgibson2242 yes , but struggling. Thanks for asking.

[@jdelgado881]

Your Words are Helpful ! Beautiful Hiking Trail and Strong Soul Thank You man Fuck Alcohol I live in Las Vegas where gambling and alcohol is everywhere Im going to keep on moving and float like a butterfly and sting like a bee and say it again Fuck Alcohol and Fuck gambling for somebody thats struggling it take away a lot of time, health, money ,mindset,goals ,family sooooooo much ....for the people that say ohhhh just wine because its healthy or just in moderation don't fall for that bullshit ladies and gentleman especially if you've turned into a worewolf or vampire on a full moon of drinking just say no and fuck what they say You are in Your body You understand what your going thru and trust that there are Angels to Guide You

[@olig7336]

your videos are really helpful

[@POKIE-SLOTS-JIMMYS]

another great video thankyou!

[@roxannek8227]

Kevin I love your videos but I wonder why you don't have a dog. Dogs love to go wandering. Just sayin. :-)

[@nigelwillis3279]

Some people don't like dogs, plus it would be distracting.

[@nickyyoung1992]

I'm quite drinkin for full callender year 2018.my last drink was Christmas day 2017 an the next day was sick as a dog.its the devil 😈.pull off rubbish.

[@elviras.6258]

Thank you.

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

I rarely drink nowadays. i still get drunk occasionally though. I would like to not drink ever, I would feel really good about that. It is a lot of fun of course, but I hate the hangover, and don't want to kill brain cells.

[@jordangordan8980]

I like what you said at the end. Its your choice.

[@tommygun6028]

Great Video Kevin I like how you say Water Its sounds like War.....lol

[@darkenergy410]

Yes it does change reality 9:38

[@markmcadams5375]

11 days in 👍 , 8 to 10 drinks a week . Some months over last 40 years nothing some more , at 59 last week was out with wife and friends, just saw the ugly side of drunk people, I had only one beer but watched others getting hammered something just clicked said iam done .

[@joe187976]

Iv milk thistle tincture is this ok

[@MayorOfBodybuildingTV]

Alot of our society is based on conditioning.

[@arondavis3816]

Thanks Kevin

[@Novak000]

4 months clean and feel like shit

[@davida7559]

Why ?

[@bwnco]

Day 72 here. I was a maybe 4 to 5 drinks a nite after work type. But partied hard on weekends for 40 years. Cant say it was hard. For 2 hours a nite id crave the shit out of it but id just go work out or clean house. Hardest thing for me is the social aspect. All my friends drink. My culture, blue collar workers, we drink few beers after work. But to go and drink water or decafe.. sucks. Still does. I love beer, but hated being out of shape with a gut coming on. Feeling like shit every morning. So I do get better sleep. My mind, Cant say ive had some huge revolution of clarity or anything. I did drop 20 lbs. Ate better, more rested, Seems to give other parts of body chance to heal.. ( former pro athlete have alot of busted shit, screws, plates etc etc. Biggest thing for me was to show myself I could do it. I do feel better. Better example for my grandson and my friend has cut way back since I stopped. But I miss it no doubt. From 15 to 55 I drank every nite almost. But got real bad last 5 years. Dad was a drunk. I didnt want to go there. More Pride I think then anything else. But 1 day at a time goals I set. Not 30. Even broke it down to 3 hrs I dont have to drink when i get home. So damn sure feel better physically and about myself I reckon. Its very doable. Not as hard as we think. You can do it!

[@tecomaman]

Why did you drink if you had a life ,wife and children What are you doing with your life now ,

[@jonastas6387]

i think mushrooms cant really hurt you. Obviusly you shouldn abuse it

[@sudarshan3965]

11 months sober. I got a chance in between to have alcohol on few birthday parties but pandemic gave me a reason not to go to that parties. I hope I will maintain this even after pandemic ends.

[@pmbluemoon]

I have a weird question (probably not a new one) is it bad to try to quit drinking and smoking cigarettes at the same time?

[@Hello_Ladies]

That's what I did on January 20, 2019. One kinda went with the other, and I knew I wanted to get rid of both. It's rough, but quicker. It really depends on the person. Do what you need to do, as long as you get it done. That's what matters

[@pmbluemoon]

@@Hello_Ladies Thank you for the advice, and congrats on both to you! I'm thinking of doing both at the same time, like you said, rough, but quicker. I was smoking today and thought, YUCK... too many.. I think I'm ready!

[@pizzag1940]

truth!

[@jamesboldcomedy6914]

would love to have a drink with you sometime Kevin

[@NelsonVanDweller]

A coffee? Or non alcoholic beer?

[@stephenfermoyle1498]

its HORRIBLE and it destroys your life

[@jameslyons1624]

Alcohol is not your friend

[@dj1211]

I drank practically every day for 30yrs. Never had negative thoughts just all of a sudden lost interest in it. I still drink every once in a while, like today to celebrate Bidens victory.

[@anthonywhite9912]

Sorry bud, but if you drank for 30 years and say you never had negative thoughts or reactions then your kidding yourself.

[@colinj5291]

Too bad Biden sucks as a leader. Inflation is at an all-time high. Having buyer's remorse yet?

[@dj1211]

@@colinj5291 Still better than trump, everything else due to the pandemic. NO! I voted for neither, as a political science major just appreciate a real politician, rather than a Fraud, Grifter, Scammer, Narcissist, and pretty much a worthless human being. Also a rapist.

[@therepairguy1]

thank you

[@excellexcell980]

2 hrs sober thanks

[@nigelwillis3279]

Being a father, this has helped me relate to this.