8 Tips for Quitting Alcohol in the First Few Days | Kevin O'Hara

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Stop drinking easily with our "Habits Unplugged" program - A fresh take on stopping drinking alcohol. Join here www.habitsv2.com SUBSCRIBE to the channel. It helps us out a lot Let me know if you have any questions. If you have any health concerns or serious doubts about your ability to safely stopping drinking alcohol, please consult your doctor first. Before we can work on your mindsets, you need to be reassured with your health.

[@XerSuperNational]

Greetings from Canada, just want to say thank you for your 7 year old video, it really connected with me, realized I was the one picking up the glass, nobody else... after watching your video in 2017, April 1st arrived, which is an anniversary date of my father who died many years before from complications due to his lifetime alcoholism, ironically April Fools Day. So as many of us are impacted by our fathers, judged, resulting in insecurities, etc., I still fought with my father even though he passed away, in my head.... and having a stubborn memory of him telling me I'm just like him. So in 2017 on April 1st, recalling your video, I quit, stopped drinking. April 1st has 2024 passed, and it's been over 7 years now. I have other habits now, tinkering in my workshop, making parts or working out, steady day job, etc.., there are other methods of getting "distractions" and getting positive results, whether it's called dopamine, the brain is something I had to control, but it is a fight, and will always be, yet all I have to do now is look back and think, was the result of drinking good for me, and the answer is clearly no. Sorry for the long reply, and thank you again. Mike

[@mattg768]

I've been a very very heavy drinker since I was 20, I'm 34 now and I can't remember a single day when I didn't get drunk. I work full time and within half hour of finishing my shift I'm drinking. I've lost three relationships that were important to me because of alcohol but yet I still drank. Yesterday was my first sober day in 14 years. I feel extremely unwell but I am not touching another drop. Wish me luck 🤞.

[@HabitsV2]

Best of luck Matt. The discomfort will pass...

[@humanentity5890]

It'll take more than luck and wishes but for what its worth, I hope you can succeed.

[@daughterofzion2146]

How are you doing today? I’ve been at it for over 5 years and I need to stop now. I’m tired but I know how the beast can be

[@spambuddyboy]

@@daughterofzion2146 I was watching this video today because a friend of mine is trying to stop, too. I am currently at 107 days sober. My former best was 70, but that was 10 years ago. I wasn't as heavy as Matt768, but I averaged a good 3-4 days a week and usually drank until I passed out. My friend is like Matt768. I asked him how long he can hold off drinking after work. 30 minutes? He said no chance. I'm not cured by any means, but I know if I can help my friend stay sober for even 1 day, it'll shine a light on him that it IS possible and also necessary. Please keep trying, Tribe of Judah. Lots of people struggle with you and we are trying to kick this nasty habit. I hope you find a way to get sober and stay sober. I'm going to keep trying to help my friend. Maybe you know someone also trying to quit or already has. Don't give up!

[@daughterofzion2146]

spambuddyboy thank you. Still trying 🙏

[@nightsongs1970]

I'm sitting here still a bit buzzed from drinking alone all day for the last 4 days. I just poured the last bit of this damned poison down the drain. I am tired of living like this!

[@cheesepriestess7935]

Trace Miller Not only am I with you, I'm praying for recovery for every alcoholic out there who wants to recover, but is lost as to where to start as I was. thanks for putting it into perspective. I gravitate & am sensitive to all things alcohol; labeling, pretty bottles, cool drinking glasses & I guess the feeling of always having it; the habit. Realize, Reject, & Correct. Certainly easier than it sounds but worth an attempt. I want this gone from my life. It's been 23 years in the making, either IT will be gone, or I will be gone from this world. I no longer want to let Alcohol control my life. I want to cut this tether,

[@varoplazer]

You can do it! But don't go it alone.. get into some support group so you have some accountability.

[@maximusareilius2262]

i wish u the best. im in the same place.

[@visi2tirana]

I'm doing the same here tired of living like this , alcohol is poison for your brain and body ... We have your back buddy

[@anferneepuerronelli1617]

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[@erickcarrillo3249]

116 days clean!

[@johncoll4456]

Don't drink today Eric. Keep up the good work.

[@hannahfluff341]

wow that's fantastic...4 days for me i have a long way to go

[@pietjebel9130]

if u can do 116 days, u will be OK, the worst is the first 2 or 3 weeks i guess

[@GabeCullinane]

I hope I can get there

[@sanchezNO69]

👏 good on you keep it up

[@QuanLovesGaming]

Today is the start of my sobriety.

[@flaquis2729]

Mine is today, how have you done since you posted this?

[@bleach5053]

Nah you still drinking

[@CelestialChannel333]

How did you do?

[@n2cable]

how did it go?

[@jcarden7319]

I hope all of you have gotten somewhere 💎

[@maximusareilius2262]

i stop, i start again. i cut it down. i binge. i quit again. i am 47 and this has been a life long battle.

[@threesmallpeopleinabigtren5056]

This is the realist shit I've ever heard.

[@mickeybowmeister1944]

That's exactly my problem as well, im 48. How the fuck do we fix it?

[@rachelbarrett9386]

I dont even dare tell people now...

[@ukgraffitiwalker8846]

@jeffrey jones bullshit, willpower can work, believe it or not I can't remember the last time I was drunk. The app talked me out of drinking today. I'm simply not a quitter!

[@ukgraffitiwalker8846]

@jeffrey jones wow, who uses 'lmao' these days? other than a child, you silly twat haha.

[@lisa.7239]

I've been a daily drinker from the time I wake up till the time I pass out at night, but I'm on day 2 of no drinking. It's my birthday gift to myself to finally put my health as a priority and take control of myself. I threw my wine and shot glasses away. I know it won't be easy, but I actually hate drinking and am fully determined to stop once and for all.

[@SupraBdub]

lisa. l. Use that hate as motivation and if you are tempted to use alcohol , remember that hate and all the wasted time money and terrible things that alcohol caused, remember it is your decision only yours. You ARE in control, be strong Lisa

[@Son0fSmallFace]

lisa. l., I hope things are still going well!

[@benlee6509]

lisa. l. How did it go?

[@lisa.7239]

Didn't go as well as I wanted. Only stopped drinking for about 5 weeks and then right back to daily drinking. I came back to this video now to try again.

[@natepike6147]

@@lisa.7239 It's not easy. I've been in the same place. I'm on day 4 again and this is the strongest and best I've ever felt about it. I wish the same for you.

[@camilaurquiza9985]

Day 7 for me without alcohol. God

[@JohnDoe-uq3mx]

7 days straight here after years of massive daily drinking. lost 11 Lbs. of weight already.

[@SobrStarGirl]

I just want to say thank you!!! I am still not 100% AF but since jan 2, 2023 I have only drank 3 times. For the last 10 years I have been a daily- get- drunk drinker. And before that I was a binge drinker since 11. I watch your videos almost everyday. You are so real. And, so unapologetically to the point, I absolutely love it. I hear your voice when I think about drinking. "Theres no fucking point, what the fuck are you doing? " and I need to hear it. I used to hear myself but now, I hear you and I'm more apt to listen. So- just a huge thank you. I am breaking the cycle of addiction to alcohol in my family. And you are helping tremendously. ❤ much love to you and your family. ThankyouThankyouThankyou!!!!

[@momerathsx]

Well, I think it's time. Day one.

[@maximusareilius2262]

how are u doing so far?

[@momerathsx]

Back at day five!

[@maximusareilius2262]

Well im at zero

[@Brandon_N420]

momeraths How many days now?

[@jw1981]

How many days today? 😺

[@LadyFairfax33]

One year no alcohol April 4. It gets easier as time passes and I can say it's not even a temptation to me anymore.

[@britanny5363ify]

Lady Fairfax33 was it hard socially? It not have the "crutch"? Do you get better at it?

[@LadyFairfax33]

Britanny B it gets easier over time. I used Easy Way by Allen Carr in audiobook form. It worked for me. I listened about three times and poof, I didn't want to drink anymore. I still have no urge.

[@britanny5363ify]

Lady Fairfax33 the to stop drinking now one? What kind of drinker were you before? I'm going to buy the kindle version too. I'm inspired by you :-)

[@belloisamuhammad2717]

There are many factors in giving up booze including eg motivation and help from peers. One plan I discovered that succeeds in merging these is the Adoette Drink Plan (check it out on google) without a doubt the most helpful method that I've seen. Check out the site and awesome reviews.

[@SaltyBallsProduction]

congrats on a year!! + 10 days

[@thomaswhudson]

Started watching these vids over a year ago. I was sober for a year and went on a keto lifestyle. Felt amazing and then made the choice to try drinking again. 4 months later of boozing almost every single day, yesterday I made the choice to quit again. Wish me luck.

[@brandonhill5805]

coronavirus made me an alcoholic, depression has been terrible and lost loved ones. I'm quitting my 6 nips a night habit tomorrow and am scared. thanks for this video

[@chrisj197438]

I quit 6 years ago and everything said in these videos are spot on. The only thing I can add is based on my personal experience. When you make the decision to quit drinking you will lose a lot of people you thought of as friends. The few you have left and support the choice you have made will not only stick by you but may also become motivated to stop drinking just by watching how much better your life has become. Early on it will be lonely but it’s worth it in the end.

[@MrJayk2009]

they are not real friends if they dont understand.

[@KapitalP73]

Stopped drinking 5 days ago and just now got a big urge to run to the store. Pulled this up and now 20 minutes later that feeling has passed. Good info.

[@bobtodd6163]

I get bored and it helps me relax in the evening, all my stresses and strains go away, I enjoy the atmosphere of a pub and the energy, 5 pints later I'm soo happy. Next day I feel depressed and like shit, I go training and feel better.

[@rubyslovatic2638]

I had a relapse today, I still feel so shitty but I will start my recovery again.

[@AURORATHEANIMATOR]

Best of luck to you. U are not alone 💓

[@jamesokeeffe3216]

It’s like anything you’ve got to do it a few times before you get good at it , I wanted to give up when I was 30 , I would give up for a year , back on it six months off back on it Three months off back on it , I am now 50 and been off for one year , and I won’t be drinking any time soon Best of luck mate, never give up giving up☘️

[@noxvill]

22 years drinking about 28 beers a week..after watching your video I honestly feel enough is w enough..my family needs dad not a drunk.

[@bhaskarjyabaruah1090]

Is your family with you right now?

[@remyverslegers9272]

joe eager 28 beers a week isnt even much

[@Mr99RICH99]

joe eager .....thats 4 beers a day, no way your drunk on 4 beers

[@THEREAL_GZUS]

joe eager that’s nothing I drink 12-18 a day . 3rd day sober

[@starrquedent1789]

George R I hear ya man.

[@lwc3648]

My dad died of alcohol at 34 and I'm turning 30 very soon. I too thought it was due to DNA that I noticed a problem with my drinking. Thank you for telling me what he couldn't.

[@MrForthepunx]

34? Very young im 29 i already have heart problema i dont know if im still in time

[@jimsauer2453]

My father died a 42 from cardiac respiratory failure due to alcohol poisoning. I’m 53 , if it wasn’t for the time off and exercise I would be dead. Life is precious.

[@lwc3648]

@@jimsauer2453 wow, I wrote this 5 years ago... Well, I left the military to get away from the drinking culture and it seems to have helped. My fitness is still pretty poor, and I've noticed the extra pounds.... Either way, I start my new job in Manchester in Oct and plan to gym it before coming home each day :).

[@kylevanderhoef1161]

Hey I just wanted to say thank you for posting this. I had a day and woke up after a very hard night and said I need to quit for everyone around me for their sake and mostly my own. And I turned to you tube and I am almost 8 months without a drink now and turned a lot about myself around. Wanted to let ya know your words are not being wasted and were a true help. Thank you!

[@somchaibkk2106]

This man is spot on...I went through detox in 2016 was off alcohol for 6 months then I let it back in my life, I went back for help and was off alcohol for another month,. now I'm back on and have been for a year now and back to drinking 9 pints a day everyday. But after watching this man I'm going back to stop drinking this man is truly a big voice and thank you x

[@user-je2lp2iz7e]

Thank you . Thank you .thank you. I needed your thoughts today and I’m saying no 7 days 😊

[@p1ll]

The pit in my stomahce.. the strange feeling of anxiety.. this is why I knew I have a problem. The discomfort is horrible..

[@poojockmcplop1038]

I agree Scott, I feel it too. It’s disgusting..

[@hansenmichael19]

My name is mike hansen and I love in San Diego California. I just quit today.

[@juliabruhn7428]

michael hansen good luck to you, me too

[@jlawlor7560]

@@theoneandonly3836 haha

[@jessehandel8662]

@@theoneandonly3836 you're a dickhead

[@evolvedtactics1714]

Arthur Humphrey the energy you put out is the energy you receive, karma is real and you should be careful what you wish for others. Just my honest opinion.

[@jamminman2867]

I'm Chris Hanson...have a seat. Go ahead, have a seat. So what are you doing here.

[@jaredbond2856]

I'm on day 3 the cravings are real but I'm ready to overcome this.

[@pietjebel9130]

did u?

[@joe4398]

How is it now??

[@Brandon_N420]

Jared Bond How's everything going?

[@azlztl]

Relapse

[@sterlingwalter5971]

Lol

[@haylei2804]

Man, I love how you're hiking and talking from the heart. Straight off the top of your head, like you really know these things. You've lived the sickness and you're living the cure. The power of thought is the strongest there is!

[@johncoll4456]

Good advice Kevin. What's the definition of insanity. Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Alcoholism is insanity. Seventeen months sober. I am not going to drink today. John.

[@Son0fSmallFace]

John Coll, Vaas agrees.

[@bellaromzek8209]

Well said!!

[@tessmichelena309]

Hi how has your sobriety been going? Pls update us since 4 years ago what has your journey been like?

[@TrevorAwesomeness]

I'm not exactly a heavy drinker but I tend to drink everyday. Wake up hungover and late most the time for work. Just lost my job because of this and it was a real wake up call.

[@bobmills2371]

Great video. I was a binge drinker, my twenties went by in a blur, being sober is the best thing you can do for yourself.

[@SoberIrishman]

Relapsed last eve...back on the wagon....day 1 :) I live alone, so its just me going through this.

[@kaylalala6]

Jason Oquinn same 🙏🏽 I live alone as well & I started to drink out of boredom & because of anxiety... I wonder if it’s so hard for me to quit doing this to myself because I’m alone? Do you think being alone makes it harder?

[@SoberIrishman]

@Mrs H i fell a few more times....ling weekends are the new trigger

[@SoberIrishman]

@Mrs H yeah in the usa, we have to just turn it over to God, thats how i did it before. Each day remember the hangover, trust me, i know, and yearn to want to feel healthy that day. Pray also for God to take the desire for alcohol away from you. He will help all those that ask.

[@petermiller1575]

I’ve got 1 tip to stop drinking. Just don’t drink, think about how sick you’ll feel. I drank for 20 years almost every day. I stopped cold turkey 2 years ago and feel great. I luckily had no problems except the first month. I felt like I had the flu. If you truly don’t wanna drink anymore, you won’t .

[@GodMentality]

I drink every weekend, heavily only, never was moderation in the room. I peppered in weekdays here and there. Wallet, relationships, health, dreams and time is being affected..I've decided enough! First weekend in 10 years I'm not touching a drink....it's time to live and experience life and no longer just exist. May all who struggle stay strong and succeed in this journey. \m/

[@RandomVids519]

I feel bored when i dont drink every few days i do it for something to do that's when i knew i had a problem i got social anxiety so when i drink im funny and i can talk to large groups or people bettwr its effecting my relationship and sleeping and wallet and body yup time to stop. When it controls you its not a habit its a drug!

[@britanny5363ify]

Random Videos how are you doing? I'm in the same boat. Not an alcoholic but use alcohol bc I have led myself to believe it's the only way for me to open up be more sociable. But it's not actually helping me.

[@RandomVids519]

Britanny B im doing great now had withdrawls bad for 2 weeks in the past 6 weeks i drank 15 beer im telling ya cold turkey is best did it with smoking. Now i try not to drink just for the sake i lost weight and feel good thanks not depressed anymore very hard to do but worth it im very stubborn so i wasnt giving in. You probably suffer from social anxiety just like me which might never go away...

[@rollmops3113]

@@RandomVids519 I think perhaps the social anxiety doesn't really go away, it's just that you deal with it better, so it doesn't have as much of an effect on you... Just my take on it... 😊

[@nubreed1980]

Yea I feel bored when not drinking that’s def. an issue it’s time to stop

[@kkhodgkinson]

A nice reward is going to the cinema to watch a good movie with popcorn. There's no alcohol there and it's a good past time.

[@MrJoeythebabykangaro]

Great idea!

[@scan1982]

Cinenergy Movie Theater serves you alcohol in the theater. They are trying to kill me.

[@williamtom4579]

You have obviously never been to a cinema in Korea ;)

[@CelestialChannel333]

That sounds like a really good reward system.

[@lisa.7239]

@JustinBieber same for me . lol

[@juliabruhn7428]

Arthur still winning here! Thanks for your positivity 🙄 look we should all be here supporting each other, not putting each other down

[@goddog47]

I'm on day 16 and I've had no urge to drink at all so far, which is a blessing. This is the start that I needed to keep going for the rest of my life.. I can't afford to go to rehab so this first step is so important for me to make a break from my old habits and start with a clean slate. Already I feel that I am more aware and healthier than when I was drinking, I love watching the benefits of staying sober accumulate....It's all positive for me and I will not put myself in the situation where I feel the urge to drink at all anymore. Thankyou Kevin, these vids are my inspiration to keep going on the right path!

[@n2cable]

I would have paid 10,000 dollars for that experience!!! OMG...this is your chance...I;d run like the wind if i were you! LOL

[@jazz4asahel]

Listen to this man, he knows. If necessary, get into a safe medical detox at a treatment center -- don't risk seizure. Put up with the inconvenience and harshness of that experience without blaming staff. Go to every group and every meeting. Be aware of post-acute withdrawals, and know that not taking a drink is your biggest ally. Know that the cravings diminish over time. Hydrate, eat, sleep, and pray. Know that this prayer precedes you: God, strengthen the alcoholic reading this. Bless his and her recovery journey. Lead him and her into spiritual growth that he and she might in turn help the next addict. Amen. We gain new life one sober day at a time. The only things to change are everything.

[@1luv4j]

I am no prey pray I commun with love.

[@christopheramadon1639]

Day 1 for me, thanks for the video. Its what I need to hear today.

[@moshosihole4185]

Christopher Amadon how are you going ?stay strong

[@christopheramadon1639]

I am doing well. Thank you for asking.

[@reneesnyder5533]

Christopher Amadon I'm on day one too !

[@christopheramadon1639]

Hi Renee. How is it going for you?

[@tokagesan21]

Day 1 for me also. Those videos are actually helpful and motivating

[@DalyTheThird]

Let me say thank you for what you said specifically about genetics. I'm the grandson of an alcoholic. That's what I was always told. I've used that as a crutch for years. No more. You said " no need to use that as a roadblock.." and you're so right. NO NEED. I'M JOHN THE THIRD, Not John the First. I'll go be me, you sonsabitches. I've got this!!

[@DevinlyBeats]

I’m going to stop tomorrow. I know when I wake up, I will feel differently and I will crave the drink but instead I’m going to go for a long walk. Listen to this video again. And pray for a renewed mind and spirit. I’m 24 and I’m wasting the best years of my life having a fat gut and being impulsive. Enough is enough. I must do this.

[@pamlaw1782]

Thank you...... 6 days sober and this is making more sense to me than any meeting. I am not powerless!

[@HabitsV2]

You certainly aren't!

[@Miracleedafiogho34]

You're a strong woman pam how are you doing?

[@pamlaw1782]

@@Miracleedafiogho34 Well, its been 5 years since I made that comment, I fell off the wagon about another 5 times. I am currently 8 months sober :) longest ever! my mind is also made up now. Like a switch literally just flipped and I decided 8 months ago, this is it. I am not going back. Its been so much easier this time!

[@Miracleedafiogho34]

@@pamlaw1782Aww you're right Pam I am from Nashville Tennessee tell me where do you live?

[@pamlaw1782]

@@Miracleedafiogho34 South Africa

[@DarkParagon]

I don't drink every day but over the last 2 years alcohol has caused me to gain weight, lose muscle and had a tougher time with commitments. Gonna do 100 days without it and then see if it's something I ever want back. Day 1.

[@copspybot8293]

You should also stop drinking soda and other juices with sugar. Not just alcohol with it. I usually drink just water.

[@n2cable]

welp 100 days is over!!! Hows it going?

[@StarxPlayz7]

n2cable u know what happen when he dont reply mate.

[@joshm3848]

Day 3 stoped cold turkey my self just dealing with headaches but I know I'm strong keep pushing forward live on great video

[@matthewcunningham1190]

Josh M how are you doing

[@weightinprogress4399]

It's been 10 days for me today! So thankful for this new outlook on life.

[@Boobieivan]

Thank you! I’m feeling ready to give up alcohol to improve my health and avoid the negative behaviors that I have had when I have drank. I’m so tired of feeling like a slave to drinking secretly. I just watched your video at 3am in the morning knowing now that I am ready to grow even more and giving up drinking sangria and beer is what I know I must do. Thank you for your courage to do this work.

[@jacobramsey9247]

I’m 28 and I’ve been struggling for a year with alcohol. I had dealt with some addiction to something else and near the end of it I started drinking to help with the withdrawal. I replaced one addiction with another pretty much. I want to be free of all of it. You’re right I am in control why do I let myself go through this.

[@balzinmysoup5041]

I've heard a lot of crap about quitting drinking but I think this is the first true thing I've ever heard. Thank you

[@tomstarzeck7137]

I'm getting ready to move to a place where alcohol is not around..and friends there in Florida that will push me and encourage me..alcohol has been the contributing factor for failed relationships..and running from my problems.

[@judy7012]

2 days in. Thank you for doing this. Just found your lectures. So grateful I did. You, and all who post here are so helpful. ❤

[@nesultimate3854]

You've got this!!! We're proud of you!

[@davidcavazos2270]

Thank you for your videos. While I have not completely quit, I have gone from being a daily drinker (except when I was too hungover to drink) to drinking just once or twice per week.

[@JulieWallis1963]

That’s what I want to return to. I’m doing dry January then hope to be able to enjoy a glass or two over the weekend rather than every day.

[@terrencekelly1256]

How is this working, this is what I want to achieve. I drink daily as a functional alcoholic but I dont know if I can completely give up so I want to just drink twice a week of at the weekends?

[@vitkomusic6624]

I've hsd too. Much alcohol in the last 2 years. Yesterday for a transition day i had 3 budlights to ease cravings as my doctor dad said don't stop suddenly. And today was my last day i am drinking. It was beer. Non drinking came in to popularity nowerdays. I do many things. Inline skating windsurfing boomerangs. Music production.. But productivity went down significantly.. So I am levitating above the ground today.. Detox is in effect... Great feeling ;) good luck guys. We gonna release a lot of good music soon.

[@SoberIrishman]

I have a very profound statement to make that got me to QUIT FOR GOOD. I knew i had NO CAPACITY to quit on my own will....16 year very heavy vodka drinker. I had to: #1 Decide i wanted to quit. #2 Give it to GOD to take away the desire. Today is day #21 and i have ZERO DESIRE. God be praised. :)

[@artisticwonder5935]

27 days clean💞, My skin is starting to look so much helthier and clear, also my confidence is totaly out of controll. No more hangovers, no more one night stands cause now i actually respect myselfe.

[@alexwathogoma9707]

Thanks Kevin, glad I subbed your channel to help me stop the booze. I'm 22 and I'm going to try and avoid alcoholism before it's too late.

[@gloriaclifford7805]

This is the most sensible approach to ending a relationship with alcohol that I have come across. I am impressed as to the common sense approach, I believe you will help many people who have problems with drinking to excess. Thank you for sharing your thoughts that have the potential to make people think about a way to live a healthier life. Your down to earth approach has a better chance of someone listening to the end of the honest, plain language without feeling guilt and shame. A wonderful video!

[@Miracleedafiogho34]

Hello Gloria I agree with you how are you doing?

[@VirgoLove1972]

You are so right. I get less sociable the more I drink and even get mean. Its time for me to quit. Thank you for this video!!

[@graciearson]

I'm 26 and have been a daily drinker for 5 years. Evening only but heavy. I'm afraid of committing to stopping in case I fail. This video is helpful.

[@jon106022]

I know exactly what u mean lol. Vodka was my alc of choice 24/7. And yesterday I was debating like hmmm if I just buy a 12 pack of beer that's way better than vodka. But then I was like nope cause then I'm gonna wake up hungover and want more to make it go away. Then I woke up this morning and felt great that I didnt give in

[@timslater566]

jon106022, good for you. Your body and internal organs and brain don’t differentiate between vodka or beer. Drinking is just “marinating your organs in poison”.

[@luissalguero7137]

I'll start today thank you. For the video Kevin

[@poojockmcplop1038]

You can quit doing ANYTHING as long as you really and truly WANT to. It’s a whole lot easier if you meet that basic criteria. And of course being humble enough to watch vids like this and have a little mantra everyday to remind you of why you made the decision you did. Power to you all.

[@tributeborn6036]

Going off of my last post, I just wanted to add that I've always looked at drinking as "trying to fix how I feel". Mental illness issues are the biggest cause of drinking imo. I think alcoholics are also professional thinkers and we think too much.

[@ellamae444]

I've heard that before! We think way to much. I think we are trying to slow things down in our head

[@natepike6147]

I was an almost daily drinker for years. Had my share of blackouts and stupid words or decisions, but generally have maintained a very decent functioning alcoholic status. I've quit for a few months here and there but always ended up back at it through making excuses and compromises, and also, the "quitting" was never truly about myself.....it was usually about guilt and shame or saving face or in an effort to save a relationship, but not about me and my will to quit drinking. It took the ending of said relationship and my stewing alone in my own madness where the decision to quit drinking finally became about me. The depression and anxiety and shit sleep and tarnished productivity and lies and isolation became too fucking much. I'm 44, in good shape, talented as fuck and I deserve a much better go at life. So I put it down. I'm on day 4 and and I know there'll be rough stuff, but the alternative is a Goddamn blues jam, man! Alcohol can kick rocks! Sober is a life worth living.

[@colinhoward5477]

Found this by accident, but the most inspirational video I have found, I will be subscribing and hopefully alcohol will be a thing of the past

[@CedyDaDude]

I am starting back at day one after going 2 months sober I am going try again

[@eldredjonas8012]

Im starting my journey today. And im scared and depressed. But today os a good day to start. Ive lost so Much and burnt so many bridges. But no more. I love you guys

[@rachp5176]

Thankyou for speaking straight to the point and honestly . God bless you.

[@darkestgray0]

Day 2 and starting to feel the effects. What you said in the beginning about it being a choice and a habit is so reassuring. I've been kidding myself for too long now and now i am making the choice to take control. Any time i get a craving i prepare some tea or coffee. The act of making a (non alcoholic) beverage really seems to break the train of thought. Thank you for your inspiring messages. I wanna go take a hike now! Cheers from Las Vegas

[@levettabrown689]

Today is day one. thanks for the tea tip. Cheers from Denver

[@saraivatoledo1842]

Unfounded " Fear " is such a big aspect in this whole process . Your false expectations of how " Bad " getting sober will be .

[@JM-co6rf]

I'm on day 2 (for the 10th time). Trying again.

[@lisaquick1196]

this is one of my favorite videos of yours so far!! I spent years in AA and it didn't "get me sober". agree completely that it is a choice. I wish i had the incentive of a family to be sober for . It's been hard for me to find a purpose , a passion, or reason. THANK YOU for your videos!!! You do inspire me. I have three days sober again and changing my diet to raw vegan seems to help a lot. Onwards and upwards! :)

[@corallaroc]

Hi Lisa, I think when you have a dependency on alcohol, whether physical or psychological, a family wouldn't necessarily stop you drinking. Ultimately, you have to want it and do it for yourself. Well done on your 3 days sober! :-)

[@loukastsatiras7714]

Coral Laroc well she's right on an other level than you are. Reconnecting is a big part of getting out of the mud.

[@Kokoro252]

Lisa - I can relate because yes, like you, it’s been hard for me to find purposes and passions. I too sat in rooms of AA meetings only to feel ultimately defeated. Even connecting with other people didn’t do it for me. If you ever need anyone to talk to or sound off to, I’m always here. You seem like a pretty awesome girl. Keep fighting Mark G. - AA is a wonderful program, but it certainly doesn’t work for everyone. It didn’t for me either. I’m glad it’s worked for you, but be open minded to the fact that there are other ways aside from AA to get sober. Also, maybe you shouldn’t be a pretentious asshole who assumes that she didn’t want sobriety. Am I missing something here? Did you know her?

[@Kokoro252]

Mark G. What was pretentious was the tone in your reply to her. Addiction is fatal. I don’t disagree with you. But, once you’ve gone through the ugly withdrawal effects and get yourself invasive help in rehab (as I’ve done), you also learn that it is a choice in deciding to pick up another drink. When you have a craving, you don’t roll over and say, “hey, I have a disease, I need to have a drink.” One of the most frustrating things (actually, now equally comical) is when I was about to relapse walking into a liquor store. Instead of buying anything after being in there for more than five minutes, I finally told myself, “this is insanity” and walked out. I had called my sponsor at the time, who told me it was nothing more than an act from my higher power because I have a disease. Sobriety is a good way to live - I’m all for people achieving it however they can as well - but there’s no need to put others down because they didn’t do it your way.

[@seanpadraigobrien1260]

Mark G. You sound like the type of people who scaremongering has become an art form in AA. It keeps people away. If you properly read the big book they said attraction not promotion. basically don't be a fundamental crack pot ramming your opinions down people's throats. People get easily brainwashed in AA that's the problem. But I've met some great stable souls in the rooms.

[@unidentifiable1875]

Thank you sir for the video.

[@akibedahebrew8555]

I'm a 25 year old female, been drinking for 4 years heavily due to trauma and whatever... I just really wanna stop now before it spirals more out of control and I become more unwell. As my body is literally shutting down on me. Thanks for the tips. And the sheer honesty.

[@scottcupp8129]

12 years and 3 months sober. God I don't miss those days of waking up completely hungover. I would lock myself in my room, everyday and drink the moment the sun came up to when the sun went down. Alone...with the bottle. Pissing it all away. and starting over. I am now the best version of me. I may not have a lot of money but what I do have is my life, my sanity, and a much healthier mind and body. I won't ever go down that road again. Ever. It took getting in to a single vehicle DUI accident (leaving a bar at that) to get me to wake up. I am so glad that I am not that person anymore. I pray for all the ones that are still going through it. Alcohol was my go to escape...My hiding place. Or so I thought. Never again.

[@joncook5471]

I’ve decided today is the day I stop drinking

[@joncook5471]

I made it through 1 day sober. TYL

[@davidrampone]

Same here. Day 1. GL.

[@joncook5471]

David you can do it!! I’m going on day 4 today. This mans videos help a lot.

[@joemerrall604]

I'm drinking as I watch this. My last I hope...

[@guillermoalarcon9657]

Me too, and I really want to quit...

[@margaretmcgill526]

I totally agree with your perspective that it is habit, not a weakness or a disease. I know AA has helped a lot of people, but I never liked the business of putting a label on yourself that is never going to go away "I'm an alcoholic." In some ways, it makes alcohol even more central to people's lives after quitting. It is put at the very centre of their identity as people, forever. Bottom line: whatever works, works and AA has worked for a lot of people. It is not though the only way to quit drinking.

[@Miracleedafiogho34]

Hello how are you doing?

[@matthewfowler5958]

I am watching this video because when i have alcohol i self harm and it makes my panic attacks worse and i walk into a n e and embarresed myself to many times so i am stopping drinking fullstop this is day two of my recovery this video helped alot thank you

[@jybedard]

Great video with some unique perspectives that i have not heard in other videos. Thank you. Love how you are hiking while speaking. It feels like you are saying "take this journey with me".

[@thurso1968]

"The poison well" - good one Kev!

[@RIKITIroo]

RobRamdisk it's hard

[@thurso1968]

Roo HOBBINS Hang in there Roo and never give up!

[@oscar1hunna]

done drinking starting today. I’ll be back and let you guys know how it’s going

[@weatherkop]

I’ve stopped drugs and alcohol since Jan 1 this year. I’m going for a year. I’ve seen so much destruction from people using that the attraction is burned out.

[@victoriaoshea4865]

Thank you Kevin for the encouraging videos! This video and all the others are why I'm on my 6th week alcohol free, now with a very small portion of the savings on alcohol I contribute to you on Patreon and I think its only right. I hope others consider donating on Patreon as we all benefit from your efforts :)

[@Miracleedafiogho34]

Hello Victoria how are you doing?

[@jayjayvee4394]

Sometimes I look at cheesy pizzas and think they look good but then I remember it’s just congealed cows breast milk

[@hoax8760]

If you came to this video over the last few week's ,i know the feeling ! listen to this man he will really help you .We all have mad ones ,and need advice how to come down . It's able to be done

[@Geek_Chorus]

I can't really explain it but something about you hiking through the hills while giving us this information just makes it so much more serious to me like it really sinks in deeper.

[@VelcroKittie]

Very good video Kevin. I really needed to watch this this morning. I briefly fell off the wagon and want to push onward with my alcohol free life. Sometimes it's very good to go back and watch these videos as a reminder.

[@stephensearle9745]

Snap bud

[@blackedout81]

Just discovered your channel. Wow great video. I was in rehab 4 years ago and although I’m not now physically depending on alcohol I still drink. Your video has really given me a view on what I’m doing x thanks

[@Miracleedafiogho34]

Hello Hannah how are you doing?

[@allankoyczan3126]

New subscriber here I’m a 26yr old Canadian and have been drinking since 15, me and my woman have been trying so hard to quit but we only do a month at most then we are back at it I really hope these videos will open Our eyes more and help with quitting. Been feeling so guilt ridden and just genuinely depressed lately I think about how my parents feel about us drinking and I feel like we cause them so much stress and frustration 😢 it’s not a good feeling I’m gonna continue to watch these vids and hope we can make the change

[@FurnaceFuneral84]

The first 2 or 3 days is the hardest. I've been sober for 10 months and I shit you not, what helped the most was mixing a shot of apple cider vinegar with a fizzy probiotic drink (kombucha). I know its super healthy but it filled that pit in my stomach I loved about drinking which was that comfortable warmth in my stomach. This drink mixture gave that to me. I still drink it every day.

[@seadd1]

It does get better and easier with time indeed! I stopped once for 4 months and then for 3 months..My life always get soooo much better when I don't drink, everything changes.. And every time I ask myself why I get back to drinking and sabotage my happiness. Anyway, 2 weeks with no drink and this time decided to stay sober for at least 2 years...hopefully a life time. Thanks for your inspirational videos!

[@scotta8597]

One day at a time.

[@mulemanism]

Thank you for the vid it's only been 5 days for me and it's bloody hard . And you have helped .

[@stevengorum5486]

Tip 4 is my favorite.....!!!!!!!!!!! You rock buddy 😄.,... I think tip four has saved my life!!!!!!!!!!

[@nilsmanuelgut131]

You're so helpful and inspirational. I've failed many times, but now you reassured me I'm able to master my habit and get a life again. I'm confident because of your videos and I will make it. Thanks for helping me to save myself.

[@creamchargerzdard4654]

I’m 17 and have been an alcoholic for about 8 months now, I had some really tough personal experiences at the start of the year and the stress of leaving school and joining the real world scared me, every day of this year I have had at the very least 8 standard drinks per night, sometimes I would make myself vomit i was so drunk, I have also been battling very bad social anxiety, depression and ptsd and alcohol made all these things go away, I am too socially anxious to tell my parents about my mental health issues and go get medication for this so I use alcohol as my medication, i find it extremely hard just to walk into school each morning so serious confrontations are almost impossible, I honestly don’t know what to do with my life I’m in a shit position

[@ellamae444]

Hope things are better for you. I'm 37. I did the same thing after I lost my mom at fifteen. Everything you're going through is life. Don't let it be an excuse to drink. I know, I've been doing the same.

[@shaggylloyd9248]

I've been a binge drinker/borderline alcoholic for 10 years, decided to quit for 3 months this year.. Haven't thought about drink or had cravings so far, until today. Started to walk to the pub, screaming in my head saying don't do it you fool.. Was nearly there, when some miracle will power zapped me.. Turned back & went home. I'm confident i can manage these 3 months without alcohol.

[@NelsonVanDweller]

I can relate completely. I often see it like im at a crossroads and I have 2 paths to go down. one is awful and the other is ok. how are you getting on now? I notice your post is old

[@rioseville6626]

Thank you. Been drinking heavily for about 3 years now, cant stand myself at the moment. It's very hard to change my thinking about it, this has helped me

[@coymangus]

Thank you for this vid. I really appreciate it.

[@derek9153]

I started drinking at age 11. I would steal liquor from my grandmother’s vast stock and mix her bottles with water so the difference in volume would not be detectable. I’m now 40. Still drinking. I’ve had enough.

[@robertejohnsonjr3654]

I'm be 36 I been trying quit for years .and it 2019 I new year try quit drinking . just about 4 days but have to do it make maysafe me again . talk more about it

[@CelestialChannel333]

Thanks for your story. I hope you win.

[@patrolpilot3756]

I'll be 40 in a few months. Two friends I graduated highschool with and one from college have already died from drinking and can't help but feel like I'm next if something doesn't change.

[@crystalsnekk1022]

Wow, 11 years.. dude i really hope you make it through. You will make it through :)

[@chunkyroach431]

drank today but I'm done with it been drinking 20 years now the last year has been the worst i drink at least 10 beers every day and I'm tired of it ... I need help

[@cameo64]

I suppose its a stress reliever to me.