15 Signs that you're DRINKING TOO MUCH! - (Episode 149)

[@GettingSoberAgain]

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[@virtualmorality]

Everyone has a third person point of view. Everytime you pour a drink, your conscience or subconscious flutters a hint and we pass it by, knowing good and well we recognized it. It's at that point you should surely quit and your mind well help you. Once you blow past that point, you sear your conscience. I'm 47 and only been drinking a few years. But for what? Never hit the lottery after a drink. Stars never aligned for me in a different way. Still have same thoughts, hopes, dreams and demons including alcohol. Thanks for your channel! Been talking to a few friends and everyone is quitting together. None of us had a drink at noon. All hard working men that have a drink to finish off the evening. But all the same thoughts. For what? There is no reason. A gym membership monthly, is half the cost of a good bottle of bourbon for a week or less. Drinking only hurts..... your entire body and your wallet. I started smoking 2½ years ago (like a dumbass). But I'm now 3 weeks no cigarettes. My 14 year old asked me to quit, cause his Mom smoked like a chimney with no plan to stop. I told him to stay on me. I wanted to make him proud of his Daddy and show him that you can quit anything that's not beneficial. Considering smoking a cigarette only takes 5 minutes, after that cigarette, your back to whatever you were doing before you lit it, but shorter of breath and energy. Quit smoking/ drinking apps help. Let's you have some progress that you can be proud of. I take zero medications and would like to keep it that way. I don't say "I quit smoking", I now say , "I don't smoke". I'm more than ready to say "I don't smoke or drink". Thank you!

[@austinblair1463]

I just poured my bottle of Smirnoff out. I’m done being a slave to alcohol. It’s controlling and ruining my life for far too long now. I’m gonna make it through this addiction and get better.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Nice dude!! Comment every day that you're still rocking and I will comment back 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on embracing sobriety. Keep the momentum going!! Keep striving to improve yourself Austin B

[@krystal9449]

Update?

[@fortythreenorth2518]

Good for you! How are you keeping now?

[@Leahmoonbeamflower]

I feel you… I tell myself that ( I have too much soul to drink spirits)… it really does nothing positive for me. Just makes me feel like toxic waste. No thanks. Alcohol is a horrible contribution to humanity. One of the biggest lies ever told. People gotta get sick of being lied to and that’s when alcohol will look like it’s true form …. Pee of the devil. 😂 I don’t want to drink urine. 😅

[@trishbidweptomshkodeosterh3885]

Today is day 2 of sobriety on my fuck idk how many relapses. It was a small bender. It took me 2 nights to finish a hadle of vodka. I didn't get much sleep last night. I just laid in bed most of the night. My legs are super crampy I just feel like hell. Everytime I relapse it takes less and less time for my body to be really affected. Today I'm trying to get a therapist in place. All the times I've been sober I never worked on my deep seated issues. I've pushed everyone away. I'm so sick of being like this

[@BobShay]

Three trips to the liquor store in a day...definitely drinking 🍸 too much 🙃

[@danielhoskins8641]

I am alcohol free for 12 days, it would be the longest I have been without in 5 years. I’m listening to Jazz again and I have read two books in that time. I feel me for the first time in a while and I am enjoying being me. Love the channel and what your about.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

I love your positivity. keep up the solid work, YOU ARE WORTH IT!

[@timgotham4287]

Update are you still sober? I’m on day 5…again

[@plutoplatters]

If one is even thinking about "what is too much drinking" they likely are drinking too much.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

agreed

[@brittanywindham1619]

I loved your expression at “Have you ever went outside on a sunny day and thought…. Who cares 😮‍💨” haha. It’s so true though. You know you’re spiraling if a nice walk outside in Mother Nature doesn’t feel good to ya or make you happy. Just shows you what alcohol does to your spirit. Robs you of genuine joy. Leaves you foggy, tired, and downright lazy 😅 until that next sip that gives you a boost of energy. And thennnnn, the same cycle!!!!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Lol Im so happy you liked that part. That one and the birds made me laugh =)

[@irockeverything]

I’m 5 weeks sober and it feels great! I’m sleeping and eating better. Also, most importantly, my panic attacks are gone! That’s worth staying off of alcohol for me, for good!

[@SamEspen]

I checked EVERY box. I've saved $14,700 in the last 517 days!!! I can buy so many steaks with that 🤭😂😂😂

[@jongraf1714]

And blue cheese crumbles to melt on top ;)

[@SamEspen]

@@jongraf1714 you got it Jon!! 😄

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Jon has the right idea!!! 😋

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Let's go SAM the Savings Master!!

[@blitzphantom9488]

Enough to enjoy that steak in Hawaii.

[@mikeysaint4368]

Since I got sober I'm appalled by how chaotic my life used to be in my younger days. I'd miss college, phone in sick to work, lie in bed half the day, and I had mounting debts. On top of that I was steadily putting on weight and my face became pale and puffy. I can workout six days a week now, and I see in my workmates the havoc caused by drinking - the weight gain, phoning in sick, ballooning weight and increasing, permanent money problems. It's a crappy way to live.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Sounds familiar!

[@austinblair1463]

I’ve only gotten to number three and so far you’re describing me to a T. Man I’m getting sick of drinking. I’m getting sick of spending a hundred dollars a week on booze. I never feel rested. I feel worthless. My favorite hobby is getting drunk. Fuck man. I hope I can get better somehow soon.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

You are just like all of us. Same mountains to climb and we get thru it. Maybe not on the first try, second or 10th time, but we make it! That's why this channel is called "Getting Sober...AGAIN!" this is no judgment sobriety! We are all learning how to practice positivity, be patient with ourselves, and figure out how to identify the enemy, cravings, temptations from every direction that it comes from

[@gwillis01]

Keep striving to improve yourself Austin B

[@leeandrew9148]

I’m about two and a half years alcohol free, but still feel the need to enhance my resolve… or better yet, remind myself that not drinking is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I’m REALLY enjoying your approach and your fun delivery! Thank you so much for taking the time to put this incredibly VALUABLE information out there. I’m getting ready to go on vacation and started romanticizing the idea of a glass of wine with dinner. Let’s face it, it’s never been one glass of wine…. I’d have more and then wake up in the heat feeling like shite, and regret it. Alcohol really doesn’t make ANYTHING better.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

I'm always very honest and open about my alcohol use. I feel like a single drink is just a waste of time and money. what's the point? for people like me, I can't really just enjoy a drink, I want to get that buzz and hold on to it for as long as possible! in other words, stay sober lol

[@TropicalTaquito]

I loved programming, I was even in school for it but I screwed up by drinking the night before. I was so stressed out and one of my dogs passed away and I would drink late into the night and have to be at class by 8am. I was able to do it for a while but my drinking ended up getting me kicked out because I would miss class or homework assignments or not being able to grasp a concept that was being taught. Alcohol took that away from me and I felt so disappointed in myself. I started drinking heavily during Covid. I worked in the casino industry and we didn’t work for a long time so I would just get drunk at night, when work started up again, I never stopped, and every night after my shift, I would buy a crappy bottle of wine from a gas station. I even tried smoking weed to get me away from drinking and i eventually started smoking and drinking at the same time. One day i had a massive panic attack being under the influence of both and i just kept thinking about the vastness of space and it scared the hell out of me. I’ve gotten a little better with moderation, but recently i had a bad two week binge, my new job doesn’t start till mid may, so i just thought, pff i can just drink until i have to start. I’ve had two days of being sober and I felt really good but last night I slipped. I’m ready to stop moderation and just get sober. Tired of the anxiety it’s caused in my life.

[@hazeldaniels2540]

18 months & 15 days Finally managed to have $29000 in savings .- Perfect timing.. as I've already sorted out our families insurance etc . SOBRIETY has definitely taught me a lot of ways of self-maintain & most important looking after our Well-being!! Without this I wouldn't be alive .. Thanks to our Higher Power .. love ❤ & peace ✌ you all .. Thanks 🙂

[@GettingSoberAgain]

you are locked and LOADED, wow $29k Wooooooooooo!!!! early retirement, here comes Hazel Daniels!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations to Hazel Daniels on saving such a big pile of money. keep striving to improve yourself Hazel Daniels

[@MrChucktait]

Wow!!! Thats awesome Hazel!!!

[@helpfulcommenter]

Can I borrow $2000? I'll totally pay you back

[@hazeldaniels2540]

@@helpfulcommenter awwww you so funny lol 😂 can do this by sobering up is how I saved ....-- 34yrs of drinking wasted thousands$$$$ on self misery was just a waste of Life - now I've volunteered to help others in struggle because we've all been there !! Money is just a need-- not a want it's how we use it appropriately like at least make it grow .. we keep it in touch with the crew Jae & them they've helped me tremendously... love & peace matey 😀

[@donallan6396]

On the way home from a BBQ and outdoor gathering last week , I encountered a RIDE PROGRAM. I stopped having any adult beverages at these events months ago. The feeling of relief and relaxation as I told the policemen that I had not consumed was confirmation that giving up alcohol was a great decision.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

WHAT👏A👏BLESSING👏

[@zoobrizz]

Two things. I no longer have to take Anti Acid and I’m smarter.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Well you're here, so you're obviously smart lol. But the Anti Acid is a HUGE BONUS!!!

[@CCTH-86]

All boxes checked! These 15 signs were me for so many years. At that time, I was so ashamed and felt so weak when I was fighting like hell with my mental health and inner demons with my addiction to alcohol and overeating. Last year became the wake-up call due to #15. Led me to go to the old school route of tapering off the alcohol. Reddit and GSA were the ones that put my alcohol use to a complete halt. I am no longer overeating, but the damage to parts of my digestive system is done. The alcohol use is no more, but some of its after-effects from the years of heavy and moderate use also damaged parts of my digestive system and my emotions. Since quitting alcohol, I've made a promise to myself to never pick up an alcoholic drink ever again along with having food in small to medium portions instead of large - including spacing out meals by a few hours each. I also exercise at least 4 to 5 days a week, but only at home or at the park near my building. It was a tough road to travel when I first started, but I know that I can do it. As of today while writing this, I'm on day 406 of my sobriety. Not going backwards.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

What an amazing story! You are always a star shining brightly in our sky Cecelia ✨

[@gwillis01]

Keep up the good work Cecilia T--H. Keep the momentum going!!

[@CCTH-86]

@@GettingSoberAgain 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@CCTH-86]

@@gwillis01 Thank you so much!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@lisadempsey9259]

You're right...alcohol can turn past present and future into one spinning wheel and you can't distinguish them 🤗😘

[@rondashumey4697]

I’ve been drinking for such a long time now, I’m not sure if I remember what it’s like to feel fantastic. I have really good days, but I truly have to wonder how I would really feel once not drinking at all. Something to ponder. 🤔🤔🤔 I’m at the beginning of my alcohol free journey….🤗💪🏼

[@GettingSoberAgain]

You know what you best can be with booze, let's find out what it's like without! NEW YEAR NEW YOU!!

[@rondashumey4697]

@@GettingSoberAgain I’m focused! 💪🏼 Quote: “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step”! 👏😎🤗

[@tylerdurden4392]

Drinking can be like a black hole that sucks a person in, deeper and deeper while slowly taking everyone down. I don't like mixing alcohol with food--and beer has calories!--so this just exacerbates the issue, too. Weirdly, I don't really gain tolerance much but spend a good half the day limping though a hangover and enjoy a few hours of "dry time" without pain before the next drinking sesh. Awesome list!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

The next drink. The next drink. The next drink. It never ends until we end it!

[@gwillis01]

keep striving to improve yourself Tyler D

[@STRANGExDAYSx]

My hangovers are getting worse every time now, I've been sober for about 2 and half weeks and feel better so far 👍

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Well let's keep it going! Good for you!

[@STRANGExDAYSx]

@@GettingSoberAgain ty. I appreciate you and your channel. Much ♥️👍

[@IanCole-w5r]

Was spending about 150 at the bar and had a bottle of 30 pack in the house at all times

[@GettingSoberAgain]

You were SPENDING spending! 💰💰💰💰💰/💰💰💰💰💰

[@randystevens1690]

Yep, I'm all 15. The biggest thing I got out of your perfect example of me, is I've tried everything, except just Stop Drinking. I stopped for 12 years, then 3 years. I know what I need to do, I just procrastinate about doing it. I just loss my oldest daughter to suicide, and then my oldest son to drug overdose just within a couple months apart. No excuses, but that doesn't help, but you would think it would make me stop that much more. Thank You, God Bless. You really helped me, for just being real.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Oh my god Randy you are really out here showing what true strength can do to overcome an I applaud you for recognizing the worst in yourself, and aknowledging that it has no place in your future. I cannot possibly know the pain that you've endured but that is the beauty of community in that we find strength in each other. Thank you for being here and thank you for your perseverance! Don't be a stranger, please keep us updated. There is no such thing as commenting too much!

[@randystevens1690]

@@GettingSoberAgain Thank you for your comment, and encouragement. Most people think that a person like me, who loves my Lord Jesus, should be perfect, sinless, not struggling with such things as alcohol. But that's the love, as a caring Father has for me. To expose those things, that hurt me, from becoming the man I can, and should be. Faith in Jesus the size of a mustard seed will move your mountains, and that same faith will help you overcome the obsticales along your journey. Sometimes a person has a thorn in their side that they struggle with, only to keep them in check, helping them to look into the mirror, and take inventory of the things they need to die out to. I can only fight the good fight, and run the race with all my heart, keeping my eyes on Jesus, not looking to the left or right, and hopefully, Lord willing, I can help someone else who is hurting, and struggling like you did me. Sometimes all it takes, is someone who's been there, done that, to say the right words. God bless you and your family and friends Amen.

[@charlesallison6108]

First New Year sober, second weekend sober

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Heck yeah!!!!👏👏👏

[@sushipsychose]

I used to love video games, learning about the world, and plants/forest walks. Interestingly, spending literal days with friends and especially random-ish accomplices was never ever on that list. Since I quit drugs 5 months ago I have tried to meet up with some of the people, and as expected, it didn't work at all - I found myself sitting there *bored out of my mind*, uncomfortably watch the others pound beers since not one of them really had the decency or ability to not do that one time, and quickly only thinking about going home. I've found an almost scarily deep satisfaction in permaculture gardening, however, which I'm also only some 5 months into, and it seems like there's a tremendous amount of healing in that for me. It feels like reconnecting to childhood, to my core, to real life, this whole sobriety thing. I would like to add that sobriety is not the end all, be all, though. It was more of an emergency measure to get out of the downward spiral of horrible depression and perhaps even more importantly having a social circle that offers you nothing in terms of support but drug buying connections, really. I really struggle with the idea of worshipping sobriety itself on this channel, some of the "relapse once and it's over" DNA of alcoholic self-help is still there, and ultimately, I think that is a damaging mindset. Drugs are as old as human culture, perhaps older. There's no way to cut them all out of every day life for most people. A lot of them have infinite therapeutic potential, but - it's not illegal to have fun, either. Will I take anything every again? Probably, I mean, sure, go for that 20 year streak if you can without going bananas. But never again with those people, in those settings, in those dosages, in that lowpoint in a life, etc, etc, etc

[@GettingSoberAgain]

absolutely! That's why we always preach "no judgment sobriety" and the fact that if and when you have a slip up, relapse, or detour from your sobriety that it doesn't mean it's over. All good journeys. have some detours, construction, speed bumps ahead and just like in life, we grow wiser and more selective of the company that we keep. It's so exciting to hear that you're getting your hands dirty and reconnecting with nature and your childhood and going back to the root of the ancient source of all of us expanding our minds and imaginations. Thank you for leaving such a wonderful message and definitely don't be a stranger, stay in touch!

[@MrChucktait]

I concur with some of your thoughts on sobriety. Some say we just switch one addiction for something else. I kept smoking weed after I quit drinking as of sort of a blanket to help me quit alcohol. I Mostly just smoke on the weekends but at some point I want to quit that too. :)

[@acbc3543]

I’m traveling to France and Liverpool, Manchester ! Thanks to not drinking

[@tonyfrias453]

Jae I can relate with everything you said in this video, especially the binge drinking I hide alcohol all over the house And than later on I couldn’t remember until my wife found it ( so embarrassing) I’m on 6 days sobriety and I started to feel better ( no more cold sweats during the night) anxiety is going away Bottom line thank you for this videos Very helpful!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

I am thrilled to hear that you are taking the steps to improve your life. Guess what? Not only do YOU get to reap the benefits, but everyone around you does too!! Come join us for our next livestream Sunday Oct 2 at 7pm Eastern! We will talk about the benefits we have noticed since getting sober, I would love to hear your answers!

[@smerrick315]

I found this channel about a year ago; after a few unfortunate events. and after a lot of thought inspired by this channel, I can finally report I’m 30 days alcohol free. I just have to say thank you for making these videos. I owe you one.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Aweeeeeewoooooooome!!!! I'm so glad to hear your 30 day streak, ON A FRIDAY on Labor Day weekend!! When everyone is out getting twisted, you're staying the course. Hats off to you 💪🏼

[@SAMEntalhealth]

Here's what's unique about your channel, there's a secret to your ingredient as to why people love watching your videos and it's beneficial to everybody it's not a bait tactic for more viewers. You have nice long videos that are very informative so if people have a little too much time on their hands, they can watch your videos because your videos can go over an hour at a time. To me that is amazing because short 2 minute videos are really something that takes the attention span off of people, your videos keep people attentive❤❤

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Thank you! we have 3 different length videos: 1. Shorts (under 1 minute) 2. Medium format "episodes" like this one (5-25 minutes) 3. Long format (those are typically the livestreams that are *members only* videos. 2+ hours)

[@T.K.111]

Jae, you definitely touched base on most everything...because you've been there done that. Sometimes even long-term sobriety needs reminders. Great episode! ❤

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Thank you my friend! I definitely feel like my creativity has reached third gear with this channel. I'm very excited to start producing more of the episodes that I'm excited about and spending more time bringing more of these truths to light!

[@gwillis01]

@@GettingSoberAgain Glad to hear you are feeling intensely creative Jae. Keep up the good work. I wish you the best of health and good energy so you can keep producing excellent videos.

[@marilynw6771]

You’re doing an amazing job Jae! Keep the great spirit rolling! You are so inspiring to all!💜💜💜

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@marilynw6771 😀😀😀you think so??😀😀😀

[@vincewarren1271]

#9 was it for me. I figured it out a year or so ago and had to make a change. Alcohol was changing the way my reward system in my brain worked. Things like working out and guitar sounded like work instead of joy and peace like they once were before binge drinking. That scared the hell outta me.

[@chrisdubs121]

Well round 15 of becoming a non drinker! At 27 didn't think I didn't think I would stop but here we are and I've never been happier

[@GettingSoberAgain]

15 is certainly better than 💯💪🏼

[@CD-zy5te]

Hi chris, just checking in to see how you are doing! this is a great community here at getting sober and I am glad you are here!

[@stevestarr9769]

I just finished day 4, my goal is a Dry January then possibly keep going after that. And I'm good with that.

[@margaretwebb389]

Hope you are still on your journey!!

[@Kevin64123]

Thanks to everyone on this channel!!!

[@LowKeyDee1620]

I just found your channel today and subscribed. I’m only two weeks sober but realized I had a problem and am trying to quit. The tough thing I’m dealing with is going out with my friends. I was at the bar yesterday and I didn’t have much desire to drink but when everyone around me is drunk it gets a bit annoying conversing with them sober. I don’t wanna stop hanging out but this is gonna be a hell of a challenge

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Congrats to you on getting to 2 weeks! You know just as well as we all do that it's no easy feat. People pretend like they can just quit anytime and it's not a problem, until 10-20 years of your life go by and you realize that you've been a daily drinker, your life revolved around being a weekend warrior, and your health starts to wind up in shambles. It sounds like your head is in the right place. You're going to have to keep in mind that continuing to put yourself in the position of temptation, eventually when you roll the dice enough, you lose. Think of it like this: if you just kept hanging out with all your friends and all they talked about was sports, what would you eventually talk about? sports. If all they did was party, what would you do? Party. If they gamble, you gamble. If they smoke you smoke. If they diet and exercise, you will eventually be inclined to join them for that as well. What if they all ate organic, cared about their health, and spent more time outdoors? You'd probably lean that way too right? Fomo is real. The battle is real. If you aren't strong enough to say no everytime, you're going to say yes sometimes. I wish you luck, and I wish even moreso that you stay in touch! This is a great community. I am a real person. I do not hire interns. You are loved

[@LowKeyDee1620]

@@GettingSoberAgain thanks for responding. Yea you are right and I was thinking this morning that I need to decline invites to hang out as often as I do. I’m gonna eventually fold if I keep going to bars and clubs frequently.

[@CD-zy5te]

Hi LowKeyDee, just checking in to see how you are doing! this is a great community here at getting sober and I am glad you are here!

[@LowKeyDee1620]

@@CD-zy5te Thanks for asking. Recently took a vacation to Mexico with my wife and binged heavily. Had a great time but I got so drunk one night I had to be carried back to my room. I’m back home just taking it a day at a time. I haven’t had any alcohol yesterday and don’t plan on drinking today.

[@CD-zy5te]

@@LowKeyDee1620 I remember in the beginning of my sobriety journey I spent alot of time listening to Jae and a couple other channels. I didnt know at the time how important that would become. You see I was building up knowledge and affirmations so I would not have to depend on only willpower. "It is easier to stay sober than to get sober" wishing you all the best and hope you keep coming back to see us here!

[@jeanclaudevandam4974]

Hello. 43 days sober and I was drinking 10-14 beers a day which is about 20 bucks a day, 140 a week, 560 a month. And almost double that beer intake on weekends. Crazy.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

It adds up!

[@BobShay-jf4vf]

All truth 🙌 💯 👏 🙏 😌 👌...all the people i drank in the bar i went to never saw me between the hours of 9 to 5...it was always happy hour to 2am...my bar tab per month was nearly the cost of my monthly rent

[@erikak.5331]

Great video and so relatable! 😂 You have a gift for making this heavy topic feel light and humorous, that's so helpful! 🙌 Day 6 here we go! 🎉

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on six days of sobriety. Keep the momentum going!! Keep striving to improve yourself.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

I'm so happy to hear you say this! This is exactly what I am trying to achieve!! I'm going to end my night on this wonderful sentiment, thank you 😀

[@erikak.5331]

@@gwillis01 thank you and will do!! Still going strong. Your encouragement helps the momentum keep going 🙏

[@erikak.5331]

@@GettingSoberAgain thanks for sharing your gift! The livestream tonight was great 🙌

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@erikak.5331 Danku 😀 so.....What do you have planned for this upcoming week to fill your sober schedule?

[@mostradamuz666]

I’ve been Addicted to alcohol for over a decade, i’ve hurt my Family and Friends bc of my bad relationship with the bottle; starting my second Week sober today! Feeling good about it This time! 💪 send positive Energy ♥️love

[@GettingSoberAgain]

That's what it's about. Making progress and being proud of yourself! 😎

[@colinrussell2017]

Another stellar video Jae. You're such an inspiring guy with a great channel. Good work!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Colin! I really appreciate the love. it definitely keeps the wind in my sails to keep my own journey going and this community afloat. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@gwillis01]

Keep striving to improve yourself Colin Russell

[@blueeyes4233]

Great points Jae - you hit the nail on the head with all these points. p.s. a walk with my dogs does make me happy, since the pandemic going to parks with my dogs has been something I enjoy. Edit: Great timing with this video I have court tomorrow (unrelated to alcohol) dealing with an abusive ex & I have false charges brought on me. Tonight would be one of these nights I would love to have a drink but I know better. I pray this all gets dismissed & I can continue to live a happy sober life with my life job/career/family friends all intact.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Well, I certainly wish you the best possible outcome in court today! I recently became more mindful of what I pray for or what I ask the universe for. humbly acknowledging that if in fact there is a creator to the stars in the heavens that I am nothing by comparison. So in my prayers and pleas to the universe, I now ask for "The best possible outcome" which may not always be good at first, but sometimes best for us in the long run :) Thank you for checking in. It's always great to hear from you!

[@gwillis01]

I hope you get the outcome you want Blue Eyes from the court. Keep striving to improve yourself Blue Eyes.

[@lisadempsey9259]

I hope it all works out in your favor 😘

[@blueeyes4233]

Thankyou all for your supportive comments! It means a lot to me. After being the defendant in this case & having a trial over charged that we’re false that my abusive ex had brought upon me. The verdict came in ‘not guilty’ I cried so hard. Maybe one day i’ll tell my story - it’s far to much to explain in a comment. This was hard! I am just soo grateful to have my life back. I plan on staying sober - I have a new lease on life & I am excited for the future.

[@gwillis01]

@@blueeyes4233 Congratulations. It sounds like you have been vindicated. It's time to move onward and upwards to new accomplishments.

[@dianemcmahan5159]

This was the best downpour 💦 of helpful info I have heard so far on these stop drinking channels. 👍🏼👍🏼 Bless you Jae on your journey 👣🕊

[@GettingSoberAgain]

One of our best for sure! We put this one out month ago and have been plugging it hard across social media. I'm glad it's new to you =) And don't forget our latest "22 Tips for early sobriety": kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmXNlZyvn7B0rJo

[@CD-zy5te]

Hi diane, just checking in to see how you are doing! this is a great community here at getting sober and I am glad you are here!

[@Alfredo_]

Just stumbled on your channel! I needed this, I caught up on all my sobriety podcasts. I’ve been trying to find some sober content to binge to help me stay on track. Thank you!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

YOOOO!!! That's great! We have 151 numbered episodes, AND we do 2 hour livestreams every Sunday at 7pm eastern! We also just partnered up with Online Therapy, after finding out that over 90% of people in recovery AREN'T IN THERAPY...like WOWzers When you need someone to talk to? Get ONLINE-THERAPY 20% off!! onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/SH4T Look forward to hearing more from you Alfredo! I have no interns, this is all me. I respond to every comment, so comment often!

[@CD-zy5te]

Hi Alfredo, just checking in to see how you are doing! this is a great community here at getting sober and I am glad you are here!

[@wiltonjones3331]

Im going to try this again. I like your style. Thank you mate.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

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[@rbkalex38]

Thank you so much!!! You are obviously right 🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@GettingSoberAgain]

you're just the best! keep those comments coming 🥰

[@gwillis01]

Keep striving to improve yourself RebK

[@chenerush7568]

Back at day 1...this post was spot on.

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on embracing sobriety Chene Rush. Keep striving to improve yourself.

[@chenerush7568]

@@gwillis01 yea appreciate it. Long road but the reward is amazing. You as well.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

I'm happy you're here and keeping yourself honest. your future self awaits and until then, we have a great community you can reach out to in the comments!

[@lifesgr84me]

This episode made me laugh and cry! I have very few friends because of my drinking. Awful. I deserve better than that. Alcohol is out. Hopefully I’ll make some friends, pathetic I know. Sigh… BUT! Day 27. 🎉 love this channel Jae!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Love you too 💛💜❤️💜💛

[@preston6644]

Another great video. Thank you Jae !!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Hey Preston! Good to hear from you! What are your plans for the weekend 😀

[@gwillis01]

Keep striving to improve yourself Preston

[@plutoplatters]

I quit smoking 36 years ago for the last time and haven't since. Previously about 4-5 times a few of those times 2 years or more in duration. That last time I had a thing I made up that was " A pack of cigarettes was like a Scuba tank " you could NOT do anything without it ! You'd drive back home if you forgot them. The ST (scuba tank) thing really helped me to quit. One can apply "ST" to just about any thing/habit.

[@Unhingedbutcute]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing your experiences and thoughts with us. It really helps me not feel alone on this new chapter in my life.✌🏻

[@GettingSoberAgain]

We are in it together 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@QHarefield]

Thank you, Jae; that was really helpful and really good (you are a natural communicator). I previously managed to keep my intake to 20 units a week - the old NHS guideline - always having two alcohol-free days a week. However, I started to keep a record this year ... When I checked it, I was alarmed to find it had crept-up - sometimes, not always - to 30 units. Now, I know this is very small fry compared to some people, but that doesn't mean it's OK (whatever my rationalising voice says!). At the start of August, I decided to quit for a month, and then decided to make it permanent. However, within one week, I had chickened-out and changed it back to just one month. Compared to much that you were saying, I am not drinking too much, but yet ... At times, I feel I am wrestling a very cunning and very patient python . I'm not saying he will win - I just don't want to find out the hard way!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Have you ever been in a very toxic relationship? If so, I want you to really focus on how much better off you were once you were no longer in that relationship. It's a night and day difference right? Alcohol, is a casual toxic partner in your life and the sooner you're free, the more clearly you'll see 💜💛💜

[@QHarefield]

@@GettingSoberAgain Thank you for taking the time to reply to me. "Casual toxic partner." That's a helpful thought.

[@PhilipWebb-ub4te]

Every thing you said is so bang on especially your drinking buddies

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Birds of a 🪶

[@Voltuss5]

Such a true video. no.9 and no.14 hit me hard.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

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[@londondream6297]

It’s always been easy to stay away from alcohol when I’m alone. But my problem is I just have a more quiet personality so once I’m at any event the first thing someone does is offers me a drink to loosen up. I feel bad to decline and feel even worse if I’m not bubbly enough for people.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

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[@crestfallenraven]

Thanks sooo much for your content. It's been hard to feel good about life and things that used to be fun; it's just too much depression coupled with drinking, and it's taking a toll -- you're inspiring my time to put down the drink!!!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

The funny thing about time is, eventually we all run out. What you do with what you have left, and how MUCH you have left can both be influenced for the better. I like to think of the urge to quit drinking is your future self begging your current self for the chance to live. But of course that doesn't affect current you...until tomorrow you wakes up and realized that you're not both on the same team and you're in fact headed to your fate sooner than you realize. Makes you feel kind of dumb after awhile, doesn't it?

[@crestfallenraven]

@@GettingSoberAgain Truth. Words of wisdom!! Starting Aug 1, I’m doing 30 days without drink - possibly longer!

[@JackieJones-c8f]

I’m definitely going to watch you every day

[@GettingSoberAgain]

And be my pen pal in the comments of every video too??? 🥰 Here's the playlist to our most recent episodes! kzbin.info/aero/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt

[@karagrimes4116]

Wow....I already knew I was in trouble which is why I'm in recovery right now....but its still eye opening at how many of these are spot on in relation to my relationship with vodka. Its good to see where you've been so that you know where your going.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Focused on the road ahead, not the rearview mirror!

[@hawk66100]

Thanks for the video.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

what's going on, Hawk?! what's the story on the name? by the way? when I was a kid growing up, I used to love watching old WWF wrestling and the tag team duo called the Legion of Doom, who were the Road Warriors named "Animal" and "Hawk". any relation?? 😀

[@hawk66100]

@@GettingSoberAgain I’m good man. I’m not completely sober but I drink in moderation a couple of times a month but a far cry better than where I was at one time. The name is from the main character from Dragon Age 2 lol.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@hawk66100 I'm happy to hear you have found a better balance in life and have a better relationship with yourself these days. Keep rocking!

[@hawk66100]

@@GettingSoberAgain Thank you my friend.

[@gwillis01]

Hello Hawk66100. Keep striving to improve yourself

[@jdssurf]

just sux that it truly feels so good and makes you so happy for awhile, makes it unreal to not want to feel that way in the drop of a few bucks........so toxic if you don't have the strength to only drink occasionally.

[@nancydevlin65]

Nice one 😊No, I didn't ask KZbin, never have, but funnily enough, your channel just happened, just between all the others, and I watched it, and yes, I hit the like button and subscribed and started my own little private (and public) vlog. How much money I spend? Well, here you go, nothing, actually..... My husband just happens to be a distiller.... Probably not the best situation to give up the alcihol! 🤪 And that's besides me being a rather good brewer of wines..... However, that doesn't bother me, having a house full of booze. I was never the kind of problem-drinker that had to finish a bottle, I've tipped glasses down the sink when I felt I had enough. I've tried plenty of times to stay off the drink, and managed years, or months or weeks, easily, I still felt I had this mental dependency though. I talked to 'seasoned recovering alcoholics' but according to them, I wasn't an alocoholic until I had drank the Listerine or Brasso.... Thanks, but no thanks, I'll do it on my own again so. Am I looking for more energy? Gods forbid, NO! I do my body in if I have more energy! Ah, plenty of fun things to do, which comes with its own dilemas so now and again, because I can't chose which I want to do most! Waiting for a new ribbon for my typewriter, so I can write this new book, it's a Travel Log, to Soberia..... To go with the daily vlog 😉

[@wobbler101]

Great video Jae. I guess im indeed binge watching your videos 😂 - but they are indeed truly supportive and calming in these early days. This one about _the 15 ways you know you are drinking too much_ particularly hit the nail on the head. It is so prescient. Thank you

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Thank you for teaching me a new word! 🥰🥰🥰 pre·scient /ˈpreSH(ē)ənt/ adjective having or showing knowledge of events before they take place.

[@dawnkelling4057]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Thanks for stopping by to say hello 🤗 If you're interested in seeing more of our content along your journey, click here to watch our NEWEST videos on sobriety! kzbin.info/aero/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt

[@shaylonhuntley7543]

After last night I started searching how to quit drinking. Been drinking for a decade, and I just turned 21 a few months ago. As stated in the video, it's bleeding into every area of my life, and has been for some time. I'm struggling so much with this, but I will succeed. I have to for the sake of my relationship.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

You have to for the sake of YOURSELF! The relationship that you have with yourself is the most important one you'll ever have. If you do not love and respect yourself, how do we expect others will? Sobriety takes practice, patience and persistence. Keep checking in! It's really easy to drink your entire 20's and 30's away. #trust

[@RoaringRory80]

Great video thank you 😊 🙏

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Hey hows it going!! I'm happy to hear from you. What new? How's your summer been???

[@RoaringRory80]

@@GettingSoberAgainSummers been good to me. Sober most of it but keep having to reset my Sobriety clock. One day at a time ⏲️ 🙏. What you do is important thank you 😊

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@RoaringRory80 well, it sounds like you found a better balance in your life, which is the main point of what we're trying to do here. Reminding people of what their center and their true north is and getting them realigned with their higher purpose. I'm proud of your efforts and I'm grateful that you continue to stay in touch :)

[@montejeterjr6580]

Day 52 without drinking 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Let's GOOOOO Monte! What are some of your tips and tricks for staying sober this long?

[@gwillis01]

Congratulations on 52 days of sobriety. Keep striving to improve yourself Mote Jeter Jr

[@Dave534]

Congratulations I am on day one for a second time

[@helpfulcommenter]

I think on average I've been drinking $8-$10 a day all things considered. I don't drink out in bars so it doesn't get that expensive. Just a routine 3-4 beers or glasses of wine every evening and sometimes in the afternoons too. But I'd guess yeah around $10/day going back years. Probably thousands and thousands of dollars that I could have spent on cheese or a nice watch.

[@chuygomez9500]

Jae everything u just said so true in my life

[@gwillis01]

Keep striving to improve yourself Chuy G Perhaps it is time for a new attitude and new habits.

[@jacobkummer6384]

Love the channel! Been coasting through all your episodes at work

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Yooooooo!! Thanks for the support, it means so much!!

[@snip3rzer017]

I’m 19 yrs old I’m drunk rn I have to go to work soon I’m watching this I’ve been drinking for 4 years every day all day definitely has got me into a lot of shit but I can’t stop I just can’t I want too I spend 150 a week on it I buy like 4- 5 30 racks a week this is hard to type I hope some people get sober it’s horrible shit I hope I get sober ✌️

[@Godisnotmyshepherd]

I tick every box. It‘s time to stop fuck that. I lived way too long as a shallow shell of myself. Thank you for this eye opening, ego checking video. Wish me luck guys, it‘s gonna be a ride…

[@rickfredrick7969]

I love your channel!! Thank you! You rock man!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

YAAAAASSSSSS!!

[@Don-cm2jk]

Great video Jae lots of on the point points.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Much appreciated

[@Don-cm2jk]

@@GettingSoberAgain thanks Jae 2 months sober and thank you for the support and videos

[@helpfulcommenter]

i like to cook. but for 10+years i haven't cooked without pouring a glass of wine or beer while i'm cooking in the kitchen - it just starts the process rolling for me, pouring a glass, looking over the recipes i'm considering, going through the pantry and fridge and spices to see what i have and what i need... then walking to the store to get the ingredients and MORE wine or beer for more drinking wile cooking and then of course to serve and drink with dinner.... i am not longer with the person i used to do this with, for years now, but i still have the ritualistic drinking with cooking... hard to imagine cooking without drinking as part of the process. do i need to quit cooking in order to quit drinking? i am worried i'll end up erasing all my money savings from quitting drinking by having to eat out or uber eats all the time....

[@darkhelmut7674]

Brother great stuff!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@GettingSoberAgain]

I always welcome the positivity! Thank you Guido

[@bobbmann5]

I have been spending $10.49 daily on my beers 🍻 and that’s $74 a week and trying so hard to stop 🛑 but cold turkey doesn’t work as the withdrawal symptoms get me every time. -Bob

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Sounds like you might want to try the taper down method. If you drink 6 beers per night, you set your 0 drinks day to be 6 days away. Today you would have your 6. Tomorrow 5 Sunday 4 Monday 3 Tuesday 2 Weds 1 On that last Wednesday, make your peace with it. Have just a sip at a time. Think of it as you're setting it free and setting yourself free. On that Thursday you will have no drinks, and then go into the weekend sober! Everyone has to have their "First" occasion of all the same milestones. We have to have our first full weekend sober, our first full work week sober. Our first whole week. Sober. Our first month. Sober. Our first birthday. Our first Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve, you name it. But just like the first of anything, like the first day of school or first day of work. Because anything that were unfamiliar with gives us anxiety. And then you do the second time and then it's easier than it was the first time. And then you try a third time and then it becomes easier. This is the kind of positive momentum that we're always talking about Bob and I wish you the best!

[@bobbmann5]

@@GettingSoberAgain Thanks so much for your reply. I appreciate it very much. I will indeed take your advice. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@bobbmann5]

@@GettingSoberAgain A quick update Jae. I slipped up last night after doing so good. Tomorrow is September 1 and i want, so badly to do a "Sober September to remember" thing for myself and see how that goes. I hope i can do this as i have mentioned it in the community on my I am sober app on my iPhone and i have inspired so many that said, that's a great idea and said they were onboard. Thanks again for all you do here and when i get paid tomorrow i will join as a member. And i know you are a busy guy and i don't expect a reply, but that Heart will do it as i know your time is limited. Have a great Wednesday Jae!!! ♥

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@bobbmann5 what did you learn from your slip, to avoid next go around? Your truthful answer might just be the answer someone else is looking for too. 🙏🏼

[@bobbmann5]

@@GettingSoberAgain I've learned to not let stress win and give in as i did last evening. Learned it was a HUGE mistake and to find a hobby i once enjoyed that i have planned for this evening and that's Photography as i plan a Nature Walk 6-8Pm the hours i am normally drinking. To stay strong and change to a better mindset in my approach as the evening's come on as that's when i did all my drinking 6-11 pm and with that said, i'm actually looking forward to getting back out there and taking some Nature pics. Thanks for reaching out and have a blessed rest of your Wednesday Jae. -Bob

[@Dave534]

I was drinking everyday it started off as a low amount then I started to drink more and more

[@GettingSoberAgain]

We certainly share this in common =)

[@George_Tropicana]

Realizing that I’ve become the toxic one in friends circles is depressing. PS 👍🏼👍🏼 for fart noises 👅 💦they make everything better 😊

[@GettingSoberAgain]

lol I hope you got a good chuckle out of that part. that and the birds in the morning were my favorites

[@gwillis01]

When I want to watch something silly on tv for fun, I watch a children's cartoon called Peppa Pig. It's about a female British four year old girl disguised as a pig.

[@Funnycircleda]

I went from two fifths of jameson to 4 tall cans over 4 to 6 hours !

[@adamdavidschmitz8311]

Thanks Jae.

[@adamdavidschmitz8311]

What you’re doing…

[@adamdavidschmitz8311]

Is amazing.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

you're the best dude! thanks for showing up and taking time to spread the love 🫂

[@gwillis01]

Keep striving to improve yourself Adam D Schmitz

[@lilamartin3551]

This video is great!!! I laughed at something but in reality that used to be me and it wasn't funny at all looking back now😭😭

[@GettingSoberAgain]

We hope to entertain and educate! Thanks for letting us know you got BOTH!

[@quaggg]

#3 always tend to binge drink. Always Tend, doesn't make any sense. It is ether constant or a tendency.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

I heard that!

[@pamelaabbitt4167]

What if your drinking buddy is your spouse of 30 years?

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Find the difference between where you are and where you want to be and make the adjustments to head in the direction your future self wants to be

[@Shelly3g]

This video has a lot of humor to Jae!

[@zay_tiggygaming]

I drink Jack Daniels only. The regular $26 bottle. Sometimes I get the $35. My wife pointed out that over a month I've had four or five bottles of it. I don't get super drunk and barely get hangovers. I mix it with coke and in a period of 4 hours I've probably had about 4 or 5 shots worth. Takes about three days to finish a bottle. I don't think this is bad? can someone confirm? My dad was an alcoholic and it took his life which Is why I'm so timid with my liquor intake. can someone confirm

[@virtualmorality]

I don't feel like it affects me and that's my biggest fear.

[@paulamurphy7652]

If alcohol hasn’t ruined your life yet, believe me, given enough years it will. Don’t keep drinking and waste 20 years of your life like I did. Best of luck for the future and a different way of living. 😊

[@lisadempsey9259]

I bought a bicycle because walking to to much on my deteriorating spine HOWEVER 5 years fell of my face in 1 month😁

[@GettingSoberAgain]

We love riding our bikes! Sam the moderator just bought her first bike, a "Trek" FX2 disc brake bike

[@gwillis01]

Keep striving to improve yourself Lisa D. Keep up the good habits.

[@jessicavazquez-je2mm]

I’m just tired of being a slave to this alcohol. I am a recovered meth addict but for some reason can’t leave this alcohol alone

[@raiderlokote5]

BODYBUILDING MAKES ME HAPPY 🔥🙌🏼

[@GettingSoberAgain]

YESSSSS TITO!

[@helpfulcommenter]

A lot of people I know can drink without it affecting their performance or creativity. Like they'll just have a couple beers one or two nights a week, for a date or a meeting or just watching the game. I'm not one of those people. How do they do it?

[@GettingSoberAgain]

perhaps their baseline of feel good chemicals are high enough that the depressant response of alcohol isn't worth it for them. I know people who smoke a pack or more a day but Im one who can smoke socially without craving it. the negative for me with cigarettes are worse than the reward.

[@helpfulcommenter]

@@GettingSoberAgain New Zealland just passed a law that outlaws sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 2008 - the idea is that from now on, they will phase out smoking entirely since nobody will be able to buy them going forward (but if you're old then you can still buy them, it's still up to you)

[@whocares4464]

The last bar I worked at lol employees would take vacation time and spend all that vacation time at said bar they worked at!!!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Classic. or even better, call off sick and then show up at the bar lol

[@marilynw6771]

💜💜💜

[@GettingSoberAgain]

heart💙💛💚💜🧡🖤❤️‍🔥🫀🫶💟💓💗

[@gwillis01]

Hello Marilyn W

[@marilynw6771]

@@gwillis01 Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend! Sending you waves of strength and prayers!👋💪🙏💜💜💜

[@gwillis01]

@@marilynw6771 Thank you

[@abbytabby08]

KZbin University 😂😂😂😂 for real, though

[@Disorderly_mama]

Why can't i stop drinking no matter what

[@GettingSoberAgain]

What's your 3 best guesses?

[@jdssurf]

Have you still been trying?

[@jdssurf]

@@GettingSoberAgainexplain

[@jdssurf]

The only happy when I drink now.............is what I was looking for, and yeah, feel it,hate it, worry more is wrong with me but i'm thinking it's the nightly buzzing that's caused it, good ole anhedonia.......bleh

[@gwillis01]

hello Jae

[@louisdimov8956]

NEXT WEEK COOKING SHOW I

[@GettingSoberAgain]

what's on the menu chef? 🤣🤣

[@richardbaer711]

I have to quit. It's killing me

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Have you shared your sentiments with those you care about most? I'm sure they would love to also see you thriving instead of barely surviving. Part of practicing sobriety is to also practice transparency and vulnerability. Nobody wants to be told what to do, or judged, but at some point when you feel like you just can't keep hiding your addictions to the point that "it's killing me", it's time to start making some real steps of substance instead of continuing to make step towards substances. We are here with you and we all know the struggle. Join us!

[@jdssurf]

@@GettingSoberAgainvery kind of you to leave this long comment to them. Your a good cat. I've been stuck for a long time now hitting two or three tall cans a night, maybe a couple and a shot or two..........rarely skipping days now..........was back in the gym for two months doing so much better and just one tall can at night i was on a roll, then I flew off my skateboard on the way to pick up car from mechanic, fractured L3 vertebrae, now I've been back to 3 tall cans, no exercise, back pain, eating shitty and sleeping late for two months.......and yeah, no joy or happiness through the day until I drink, and even just half a tall Stella or something and my joy for everything comes back. I drank a tall can tonight and was feeling down about it all, parents came over, i was doing bbq and said fk it, pounded water the rest of the night.........going to taper down again, wish me luck, this daily anhedonia is killer

[@annettebarwick1978]

28 days

[@GettingSoberAgain]

🥳🥳🥳

[@helpfulcommenter]

what job did you have where you were drinking at work?? i'm guessing you weren't a crane operator

[@GettingSoberAgain]

I worked at a restaurant