A Day in the Life of a 33 Year Old Alcoholic Struggling to Stay Sober

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@Babyboffa2018 5 ай бұрын

17 years sober here. Kicking alcohol's arse! 👊👊👊

@hypnotechno 4 ай бұрын

why do people who quite alchohol successfully LONG TERM keep watching these videos? genuinely curious

@madfrankiefraser2234 4 ай бұрын

@@hypnotechno It reminds you of how shit it is

@madfrankiefraser2234 4 ай бұрын

@@hypnotechno Alcoholics and addicts will always be addicts. A day at a time. But you never rid yourself of addiction. You control it. It's not curable.

@bax222 3 ай бұрын

17 days sober currently. 17 years would be a dream come true

@phoenixzappa7366 3 ай бұрын

Go have a beer man. Just one. For your own sake. Go on

@thatchbuster 6 ай бұрын

Hey man.. Fellow aussie here.. 66yo. Drinker for 50years. The last 20 pretty heavy.. Port and beer was my poison of choice. Morning till early evening. Never got hangovers. Life was sweet. I really enjoyed drinking.. That was until my liver sent a nuclear warning shot across the bow. (Cirrhosis) is now my partner in crime. My stomach swelled up HUGE.. (Ascites).. Went to the ER and was drained of ascetic fluid.. 15ltrs out.. That was at the beginning of January 2024. Sober since then. Not because I wanted to. Because I HAD to. My liver doctor gave me some sobering news. "If you don't stop the booze, you'll be dead before the end of the year"............. How can I live without booze??............ I'm doing it now. It was hard but is getting easier.. My method to keep the mind off the devils water.............. Keep your fridge full of easy to get to snacks like fruit, (strawberries / plums / kiwi fruit / apples / lemons / cherry tomatoes / baby cucumbers / low sugar and salt muesli bars ). Anything that's fresh and you like. When you think of a beer, go the the fridge and grab a few of those snacks. Protein shakes. I'm back exercising again. Swimming, weights, bike.. I've gone from 115kg down to 85kg.................... Do I miss the booze?? Bloody oath I do, but given the choice again, I'd much prefer to be 85kg and now eating like a horse than 115kg and feeling sluggish all the time......... Hang in there mate.. It could've been a whole lot worse................... Giving up the booze after such a long time was like losing my best friend.. But a new life is starting............

@neildooly5646 6 ай бұрын

Do Coffee Enemas man you can heal your liver by cleaning it up.

@Looking-great 6 ай бұрын

He sounds like a kiwi to me. You're Aussie and you can't hear the difference? 😂😂😂😂

@flouncey1977 6 ай бұрын

He's definitely a kiwi 😊

@Looking-great 6 ай бұрын

@@flouncey1977 I know. LOL Im Aussie and can that straight away.

@JennWatson 6 ай бұрын

I used to get horrible hangovers but I still kept doing it because everyone did it... I'm 41/2 years sober now and you have no idea what good things are awaiting you on the other side of this! I stopped drinking and studied nutrition created a program for myself and started exercising regularly (I walk my dogs 2 miles a day) I've lost 100 lbs so far! I never thought it was possible at my age (64) but life is so sweet without substance abuse. Don't overwhelm yourself with too much at once. Your health goals will naturally progress as you get healthier. Good luck! 👍

@MillionMileAMinuteMama 6 ай бұрын

Man did I NEED this. Stuck in a brutal cycle waking up feeling like dying, another drink to make it go away, another drink to keep it going. Repeat. Glad I found you.

@chooselifenosugar5799 5 ай бұрын

❤🙏🏽

@veilmontTV 4 ай бұрын

Love seeing these comments.

@mommyof3_908 4 ай бұрын

You don't have to live that way! ❤

@oedeko3020 3 ай бұрын

I drank whiskey nearly daily for 22 years. I began drinking it because of night work. I couldn't sleep after coming back from night duty. My colleague advised me to be drinking whiskey before going to bed. So I became alcoholic, a functional Alcoholic. I only drank the alcohol only at home. Later, I became an alcohol addict. I stopped drinking alcohol the day my driver's licence was taken away by a police officer. May God blessing him for not having pity on me. I was barred from driving for six months. I extended it voluntarily by six months, because shortly before the six months would expire, I had the urge to start drinking alcohol once I get back my license. Because I had decided to stop drinking completely, I decided to extend the deadline by six months. After one year, the alcohol urge died completely. I got my license back. That was in 2022. Since then, I never tasted alcohol again. I praise God any myself, too. If I made, anybody can also make it. Let something very important inside you die, in order to leave alcohol. Something must die. A certain important feeling must die in order to quit alcohol consumption. Last week, I told my wife that two men had tried to kill me since many years. She was very troubled and eager to know who the men were. As I gave her the names, she laughed a big one. The men were Jim Beam and Johnny Walker !!!

@keithbentley6081 3 ай бұрын

Was a binge drinking alcoholic myself, up to a week sometimes and then drying out. Horrendous and it got worse when eventually I couldn't dry out and went into full blown DT. Not sure which kind of alcoholism is worse. Both crummy.

@Wonderman62 6 ай бұрын

I am 70 year old woman...sober 4 years...started at 16...you can do the math. I got tired of my heart going crazy at night and phycosis (spelling) of voices I heard that no one else did...plus terrible sleep. I drank less and less until I was able to quit...boy, am I glad thats over...I will never drink again. I totally loved wine and brandy...but it's not worth it. Blessings.

@jenniferfree4144 5 ай бұрын

You inspire me. Thank you.

@m.l.e.8956 3 ай бұрын

Me too I’m 77, I’m afraid to go shopping in the mall or just up the street because there’s a liquor store in both places😮

@jimmykarlsson2567 3 ай бұрын

My mother 60 years old has have alcohol problems most of my whole upbringing. I have endure alcohol psychosis from her, beatings, strange men that she would invite to our house and having little bit fun with them while i was still there. She didn't care really. But the worst of all was that her persona started to change. Going from a " happy " alcoholic so to speak to be angry, sad and hateful person against everyone. Trying to blame everyone for everything. It was too for me so i sadly had to broke up the contact with her, because of her super erratic behaviour. And I'm so sorry about that, but if i can't have my real mother back and so be it. I am her son and she sometimes treat me like I'm her enemy or something, like I'm trying to hurt her. All my life I've tried to make her stop drinking soo much and her response was always " what are you, my father ??". "No I'm your son that deserves little bit respect, because you are hurting people that loves you" She still doesn't understand what i am talking about, sadly 😔. God bless you 🙏

@Vanessa-pe2xs 2 ай бұрын

@@jimmykarlsson2567Stay strong. Sending positivity and love. Hope your mom finds her way❤️

@jimmykarlsson2567 2 ай бұрын

@@Vanessa-pe2xs thank you ❤

@Hison-Dcarman 2 ай бұрын

was addicted to what i called a trifecta Meth, Opium, Alcohol. I also suffered severe depression and cptsd. i went to a party and consumed about 2g of shrooms i was lost in my head for 6 minutes but when i came back my depression and addiction to my trifecta was gone. I didn't realize it at the time. The psychedelic experience is temporary but people have good permanent results. 6 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.

@MorrisBasar-jm9lc 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story. That's rough I sympathize. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health. I will pray for you all.

@ErnestoHorner88 2 ай бұрын

Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Germany don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏

@DonnDenisse 2 ай бұрын

Hey! Yes Mr.medmushies

@NetaZjdb 2 ай бұрын

Mushrooms are very medicinal. This is why anybody familiar with psilocybin and any other kind of fungi will tell you, "They are alive." They have a very ancient wisdom. To my experience, all mushrooms have always said, "Pay attention to your life. How you think, how you feel, and what will you do with the information that you always knew, but now are seeing in this point of view." This is why mushrooms are so respected in tribal cultures. This mental health treatment works for me too. Half micro doses do the trick for me. At least a few days at a time with lengthy time in between. Never addictive. Thank you for sharing this point!

@nicholda436 2 ай бұрын

How can I find him? Is he on instgram

@mommyof3_908 4 ай бұрын

17yrs clean from heroin and four years clean from alcohol here. What really helped me to stay clean was finding another passion. Find a "healthy" addiction, if you will. For me, it was weightlifting. it completely changed my life so thought i would share with you too. ❤ Godspeed!

@helenalovelock1030 2 ай бұрын

Love this. This is what I need to do. Lifting

@cherylreiter2107 6 ай бұрын

I’m a 69 yr old woman living in south Texas. You just popped on my feed. Thank you for making this video! I hope you keep telling your story! I will keep following you. I’m for you!

@BigALdeek 6 ай бұрын

McAllen here 🎉

@barrymurphy1982 6 ай бұрын

I only started drinking heavily a couple of years ago. It's loneliness that drives me to it. I live alone and work more or less alone. I simply cannot spend too much time at home alone or I get depressed. I love the atmosphere of the pub where at least there's a chance I can talk to someone, listen to the music on the juke box, etc. Anyone else feel the same way?

@LifeWithMeesh33 6 ай бұрын

I literally feel the same. I started drinking heavier when the pandemic started. Now it’s a daily habit 😢 Today I will not be drinking! That’s the goal ❤

@barrymurphy1982 6 ай бұрын

@@lauram3334 Tell me about it!

@suzannedurietz2497 6 ай бұрын

Yes, me to.

@lloyddouglas3650 5 ай бұрын

Find peace then you wont feel alone

@barrymurphy1982 5 ай бұрын

@@lloyddouglas3650 And how does one find peace?

@lukas.paldaa 6 ай бұрын

I’m 22 so I’m not quite sure if my advice to you is valuable, but the one mindset that helped me to stop drinking alcohol completely was telling myself that alcohol is basically a poison and there is no need for me to drink poison, cause that doesn’t make sense. Since I told myself this I’m clean from alcohol for more than 1 year right now after drinking every weekend and during the times of covid basically every day. Telling yourself this is powerful cause atleast for me, drinking poison doesn’t make sense. Stay strong man, I love your videos

@K119_ 5 ай бұрын

Oh you are so young! You sound very privileged to have that mindset! Sounds like you need to kiss your mom and thank her for being good to you! 😊

@LukasEckert-kx8xf 4 ай бұрын

@@K119_ yes indeed. This is very hard to pull off, not everyone is able to do that. Idk why but your comment that he should thank his mom for a great upbringing makes sense😊

@Jaye-ky6wc 6 ай бұрын

I have 69 days sober, today. I will be 61 yrs. old, in 4 days. It is never too late, to reclaim your bliss, your life, yourself. Keep the faith, brother. Goddess Blessings.. 🙋 💜. Jaye

@nyannyan123456 6 ай бұрын

I lost a great friend at 41 years of age from alcohol. I'm rooting for you.

@Jaye-ky6wc 6 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry, you lost your friend. Thank you, for taking the time, to wish me well. It is a lovely tribute, to your friend, that you would reach out, to a stranger. 💜

@tealee4 5 ай бұрын

So happy for you! Awesome achievment, less than 10 percent of people are able to get sober! You are a miracle! ❤

@Mary-po4ti 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant. Keep it up.....❤

@coreyhamil8671 5 ай бұрын

Reborn 1/6/24. 40 year alcoholic, started at 14. Sober 18months. So ashamed and remorseful but also so hopeful of future accomplishments as my brain keeps rebounding and reminding me that I was very capable before my life as a professional functional drunk. What a gift from God to be sober after passing most of life by drunk and irritated by literally everything. God bless anyone on here who has maintained sobriety. Hip Hip! And God Bless Every one of you who is trying. Do not give up. PLEASE...ITS WORTH IT!

@devsie11915 6 ай бұрын

I read The Alcohol Experiment and This Naked Mind. It changed my life. Keep your head up, keep going. Ive got about 18 months under my belt now. I’m sorry you’re struggling. It’s freaking hard, but it’s so so worth it.

@ashkatleorock-jf8tl 6 ай бұрын

That was my suggestion too! It takes so much pressure off you ! Focus on progress, not the setback. He’s already done some serious work with the sober video. I hope he will look into this option ❤️

@acook213 6 ай бұрын

I read Easy Way to Control Alcohol by Allen Carr and I had a similar experience - I just hit a year sober earlier this week actually. Once you change how you see alcohol, there’s really no going back - otherwise you’ll spend the rest of your life trying to resist something that you think is inherently a positive thing. And trying to quit drinking like that is absolute hell.

@truegrit7697 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip - I just ordered The Alcohol Experiment.

@injesusholyname 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations for your strength and courage 🎉❤

@NcumisaGwenxane 5 ай бұрын

How is your journey now?

@chacha59 3 ай бұрын

37yr drug addict here! I’m 65yrs old now and have been clean for 15yrs! My wake up call was going to jail! I thought I was untouchable. Cleaning up to go to court was the hardest most unexplainable pain my body ever went through! Thought I was gonna die. I never want to go through that ever again. Long story short, I’ve NEVER looked back & NEVER used again! I love myself now! YOU can do it!

@Lil_Red_Samurai 5 ай бұрын

Never quit never surrender this is not only for this man but everyone out there reading this! I am over 2 years sober both alcohol and nicotine and I can say I’ve beat my demons back into the hell hole they came from. God is good god is great always remember there’s something to live for ❤ it won’t be easy and it’ll be hard as hell but you can do it!

@oedeko3020 3 ай бұрын

@lizard1971 6 ай бұрын

Remember, it's not how much you stumble, it's how many times you get up! Keep getting up and you'll get there! ❤️

@paddyhaha7178 6 ай бұрын

I’ve got just over two years of sobriety. 33 year old Irish guy living down under. Binged on alcohol every weekend since the age of 15 and never stopped until it got worse and the whiskey got the better of me. Multiple black outs and eventually it caught up on me after falling asleep too many times in too many dodgy places. AA helped me realise that addiction is a spectrum and that there are many different types of drinkers/ alcoholics. I did not want to quit and couldn’t imagine life without it but here I am today having a decent life without it. It’s been such a learning curve, with good times and bad times but there would have been so many more bad times if I had of continued. Change is possible and an open mind is key. Listening and learning in the rooms of AA gave me such a great scope of how bad the booze can be. Wishing you the best pal, If I can do it, you can

@furbabiesarefamilytoo 6 ай бұрын

My wife put herself into rehab last November. Sober over a year. Relapsed last week because she doesn’t think she has a problem. She can handle it, but she can’t. She doesn’t drink the hard stuff anymore just hard seltzers, but over the weekend she got drunk and had 4 tonight. I’m trying to stay supportive, but have been dealing with this for over 10 years. We were just married this past March. I don’t know what to do. I feel so alone, hurt,angry and depressed. I loved when she was sober. So much laughter and no fighting. That’s gone.

@norasouto8152 6 ай бұрын

SUPPORT, SUPPORT , SUPPORT

@annajakubik282 6 ай бұрын

First of all, don’t blame yourself for this. Second of all, she’s got a problem

@stephaniewilliams0 5 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry

@annupson9518 5 ай бұрын

I’m sorry you’re going through this. I can relate, but I’m 39 years into my situation. I’ve finally realized that the alcohol is more important than our marriage. I have a 1st grandchild in another province and a son and daughter-in-law who love me. I’ve come to the conclusion that I don’t have much time left and I’m choosing not to live bitter, angry and depressed. I hope you can improve your situation. You’re still young.

@katiesandin7905 5 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear that for you. It sounds familiar to me, as unfortunate as that is. Take care and I hope you have success all around you. 💕

@JTMags 6 ай бұрын

Hey man, quit now before the withdrawals and delirium tremens start. I’m 27, over the last year and a half I’ve put myself in the ER about ten times because of alcohol and withdrawals. On March 19th I checked myself into a rehab center for detox and residential inpatient. It was the best decision I could have made. 56 days sober now and no intention of ever drinking again. Alcohol just takes and takes from you, and if the bad shit hasn’t happened yet, like jail, prison, seizures, killing someone, killing yourself, etc, it’s coming if you keep diving further into alcohol. Quit now!

@Nolaughingmatter23 5 ай бұрын

How are you doing buddy?

@bobmerrifield3371 5 ай бұрын

Yes! Well said!

@Mark-eg2yd 6 ай бұрын

I'm on day 35. I attempted suicide Jan 1st because of alcohol, cold turkey and DT's. I jumped from a significant height and f'd myself up.. I was forced to detox for the first significant period in 20 years as I was in hospital for months. It was also not in my home country which made it even crazier.. I have life altering injuries because of it.. and still relapsed after discharge. I'm 38. I identify with everything you experienced here. I hope all is going well for you. I would caution to anybody in a similar position. Start slowly. Do not try and change so much so soon. Not having a drink is the only priority. Please do it with medical supervision if you have been drinking heavily. I know from a lot of experience. Greetings from Ireland.

@Day-ZDuke 6 ай бұрын

Damn dude. I hope your experience with all this all least can lead to you stopping drinking entirely. I know you wrote that you relapsed afterwards, but hopefully you’re back to sober again ya this time All the best brother

@Mark-eg2yd 5 ай бұрын

@@Day-ZDuke I just saw this - thanks for the kind words man. Cheered me up! On day 55 (my longest ever as I never took sobriety seriously before). I relapsed for 3 weeks when released from hospital in March. I left Portugal (where it happened) and came back home. I haven't had a drink since then and don't intend to ever again. 🙏 I have some medical issues to deal with in the coming weeks and then will be admitted to an addiction centre for 3 months. Quite daunting, it's my first (and only) time. I hope everything is good for you? Thanks again for taking the time to message..it really helped me when I read it earlier.

@ChardeeMacdennis339 3 ай бұрын

I hope you’re doing ok 🤕

@mpat100 3 ай бұрын

Blessings Mark; hand in there.

@ponaliramos9773 Ай бұрын

What helped me to at least not be about to die anymore was I went to sober living and got on KRATOM. It eventually replaced my alcohol use and while it's an addiction of its own, at least I'm not on the streets anymore being eaten alive

@Anna-ov6wc 6 ай бұрын

I lost my mother 9 months ago to alcohol. And my father is drinking too, and i can't stop him. That's a terrible life situation im in. Don't drink guys. It's a road to nowhere, but hurting people around you, those the closest.

@andiebrit65 4 ай бұрын

I feel ya! Lost both my parents to alcohol; within a year of each other. I used to drink as well but I stopped due to the family history and I wanted to stop the cycle of addiction in our family so It doesn't pass to my Lads.

@GhostofMrsMuir1443 3 ай бұрын

@@andiebrit65 you’re a good Dad.

@andiebrit65 3 ай бұрын

@@GhostofMrsMuir1443 Thanks but I'm a Mom 😄

@siriush100 6 ай бұрын

Alcohol, drugs, addiction are not cunning, baffling, and powerful in the least. YOU ARE. More people need to realize this.

@seg6629 6 ай бұрын

Best comment Thankyou x

@Mindfully-me 6 ай бұрын

Whisky was my favorite. Stay strong and just keep quitting until you don't have to anymore. I Quit drinking over and over so many times I can't count. I am over 2 years sober now and loving life. I know you can get there to some day.

@NorthernStarseedTarot 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your 2 years sobriety 🙌

@eileenlocke9397 4 ай бұрын

Yay well done

@BreakingChainsTSM 4 ай бұрын

Good stuff! I’m almost 6 months sober after 40 years of chaos and heavy drinking. Keep up the great content!

@oedeko3020 3 ай бұрын

@Jvhh9 5 ай бұрын

It’s never ending, it’s more about running from the low than chasing the high.

@romac9516 5 ай бұрын

My best mate struggled (which is why I'm watching). It seems to affect the most wholesome people. You're a good looking dude with a lot to offer bud.

@susanmargaretwills6432 3 ай бұрын

He's just a wally

@romac9516 3 ай бұрын

@@susanmargaretwills6432 And you're an uncompassionate name-caller.

@jhsjdytk 5 күн бұрын

Maybe i shouldnt hate myself so much, if people truely see me as wholesome. Some days i think i am and other i think i deserve to be hated😵

@MetalGalacticUnicorn 3 ай бұрын

Stay strong brother. My little brother suffers from alcoholism and it has destroyed his life in only a matter of a few years. Thank you for this video

@KentuckyFriedChicken99 6 ай бұрын

What helps me a lot is to read comments from people on day one on apps or places like reddit. It reminds me of how I felt back then. Videos like this help me too. You mention that you are proud of your ability to push through the hangover. I will say that you are young at 33, they only get worse. I'm 41 and my last hangover had me in bed for 5 days taking anti depressants. It's really dangerous for your mental health. You must persevere if you want any chance at a normal life. I stopped for 6 months last year and then started again, now at 35 days hoping to never drink again this time.

@bobloblaw6205 6 ай бұрын

hangovers dont always get worse the older you get for everyone...i used to get the worst hangovers when I was younger and now i pretty much never get hungover

@Cactusj4cK185 3 ай бұрын

Hey man just wanted to drop in and say I'm extremely proud of you for acknowledging that you messed up, that's the first step I was an alcoholic at 22 and it went on for over a year and it almost took my life, I've now been sober since 2018 and I can safely say ill never touch that stuff again. Doesn't even cross my mind so I know you're going to do amazing and smash this because I can tell you're a strong minded man. Much love ❤

@TMConstructionOntario 6 ай бұрын

33 here too, i havent been sober for years my dude, hope you stay on course and keep at it buddy.

@oedeko3020 3 ай бұрын

@LameoLameo Ай бұрын

@@oedeko3020I've worked the over-nite shift for 12 years now. I almost always pour a nice glass of Whiskey as soon as I get home (8:00 am) Then I will usually continue drinking for a couple hours until I feel that I am able to sleep. Usually the worst thing that happens is when a family member or associate calls me in the morning and I answer the phone😮🤳🏼 It can range from slightly embarrassing to incredibly humiliating depending on what mood I was in.

@laurieryoung 5 ай бұрын

I’m 42 and a recovering alcoholic. I drank solidly for 15 years, morning, noon and night. That was until the 21st of December 2019. Through the power of support from my family and friends, a desire to stop drinking and the acknowledgment I’m powerless over alcohol, I managed to put down the first drink and the rest took care of itself. Hang in there, it does get easier, but it’s a talking illness. You need to share your struggles with those around you and lean on the support when you need it.

@tc7584 5 ай бұрын

I quit at 37, nearly 2 years ago, and it was rough for me and also the best thing I ever did. It gets easier with each month and it felt like a goal I'd never achieve but here I am. I wish you all the best.

@Joa_jo 6 ай бұрын

I relapsed yesterday. Thanks for your honesty, now i know im not alone 😞

@chiarab34a41 11 күн бұрын

You can do it❤❤❤

@simonbartz4451 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your honesty mate. Please try find some self-compassion. You will get through this too man. 🤜🤛

@kategilpin5982 6 ай бұрын

Get yourself some support! There are LOTS of people learning to stay sober one day (or one hour or one minute) at a time. You let it happen because it's an illness. It's the first drink that does the damage. Don't be so terribly hard on yourself--if you're like most of us who can't drink normally, you're beating yourself up all the time! Go get yourself support--go to meetings! The hardest part is in the beginning. Get the support!! And don't take the first drink TODAY. Just today. Then, do it again tomorrow. And oh, did i mention, get to meetings, get support!

@111seed2 6 ай бұрын

I came across this video on a perfect evening in my world. 99 days sober and I’ve been contemplating drinking tonight. Thank you for mentioning the bloating. Why I quit., my body was not assimilating alcohol and slowly shutting down my kidneys.

@NorthernStarseedTarot 5 ай бұрын

🙏🏻

@specialk1627 5 ай бұрын

Thank you from a Melbournian who’s been battling this shit for years! ❤

@PatriciaCamp-te8om 6 ай бұрын

My son is an alcoholic and currently looking at 20 do 5 in prison bc of his drinking 😢thank you for sharing im praying for you and sending love ❤️❤️❤️

@kowalskikowalski8080 5 ай бұрын

Glad I saw this video. I'm on Day 1 today. Been drinking a fifth of whiskey and binge-eating meat and junk food for 23 years. My health is so bad that I'm about to lose my job. Today is the day I change my life

@Aanbaannaann 2 ай бұрын

how is it going?

@helenalovelock1030 2 ай бұрын

How are you doing ?

@FordyHunt 6 ай бұрын

A month without a drink is fucking amazing. Keep grinding brother!

@mrgx91 6 ай бұрын

When I did a 7 day water fast, it reset my food and alcohol cravings. Weened back into food after the 7 days sticking to a high protein diet and I have had zero cravings since. Long term fasting is not for everyone, so if you try something like that do it with extreme caution and at your own risk. Ensure you are adding quality electrolytes to your water too daily. Have a doctor monitor you throughout it too if possible. Good luck with your sobriety brother. I have faith in you.

@yoo-ik7qi 5 ай бұрын

You do it to feel better. Its called self hurting behavior. To get away from the real pain you have inside. And it means that youre not ready, willing or strong enough yet to face it. We do what we need. I wish the best from Sweden

@BamJones-lw2uj 5 ай бұрын

Love your comment! Wish you the best!

@helenalovelock1030 2 ай бұрын

Not everyone has deep pain inside them sometimes this is just an excuse. They just like a drink

@kennethhardeman3292 Ай бұрын

How do you face your pain though? I’ve examined it thoroughly and I feel ‘faced’ what it is, but the pain will still resurface or linger

@valiciaayze539 5 ай бұрын

I'm sober 2 days, got married this past February, relapsed, been drinking since. I need to stop the hangovers and fights. 🙏😞

@00loudog 3 ай бұрын

Four days myself how are you doing?

@valiciaayze539 3 ай бұрын

@@00loudog I'm doing well I drank again. I'm still on probation and social services made me a visit. This all happened today. I don't want to drink. My husband is still on his binge and absent. I make poor decisions choosing friends. Someone reported on me and knew specific details. Staying strong and choosing to be grateful. 🙏

@oedeko3020 3 ай бұрын

@ladonnaramirez4467 Ай бұрын

Hope your staying I'm the fight❤

@marshie1337 3 ай бұрын

dude, you have no idea how much this helps me. i'm struggling now kicking kratom (i know, i know). i've taken it for 10+ years and yesterday i just wanted to be done, so i stopped. i feel awful, like the flu, down and out. i blew off a girl i've been talking to for weeks because i can't get out of bed. this helped me to see like you would not believe. esp since this came recommended out of nowhere, i am not a drinker, haven't researched quitting or withdrawls etc. the algo delievered you to me and i am so beyond thankful. i need to keep up this fight.

@carla7932 Ай бұрын

Me too I’m taking kratom extracts now and am scared of the withdrawals. Ive gone through them before while I was on vacation with family and it was complete hell. I stopped eating and lost so much weight and I’m already underweight. I was sick the whole time and i ruined everyone’s fun :( I kept getting sicker and sicker just being abstinent for 6 days that I couldn’t take it anymore. I wasnt sleeping either. It was so scary I’m scared to go through that again😢

@LameoLameo Ай бұрын

I've taken Kratom for 8 or 9 yrs. I told my wife how hard it is for me to quit. She asked me what it would take, and all I could think of was, I just need a different drug. She doesn't get it bc. she's never lived that life.

@carla7932 29 күн бұрын

@@LameoLameo I hate this. I take extracts mit-07

@carla7932 29 күн бұрын

@@LameoLameo I’ve gone through withdrawals I made it 7 days because I was on vacation with family I was so sick I didn’t eat for 5 days I’m scared! My family doesn’t know I take it😢

@LameoLameo 29 күн бұрын

@@carla7932 After I responded 10 hours ago, I started considering whether it would be a good idea to let other people in on the secrets I've learned for consuming lots of Kraton. In a healthier way, in a more sustainable way, and in a most practice way. 👍🏼I have a couple strong beliefs about Kraton, and a thorough understanding of the healthiest (what I consider to be) best way to consume 40+ G. every day. I need to go to sleep now, but if you're interested, I could explain. Here's the thing, Kratom IS addictive. By that nature alone, it could be a replacement for alc. It has helped many cure alc. addiction on their own and is purported to assist Her. addicts quit too. Kraton doesn't really help me, bc. I don't actually need it. But, bc I have taken so much, for such a long time, I feel like a sort of expert on how to take the maximum . Eh.

@Aeoniik 20 күн бұрын

Based on my initial thoughts watching this not knowing you, I’m gonna be completely honest bro. I don’t think you’ve hit rock bottom yet, unless you’re kinda projecting a different self than what you’ve gone thru. This isnt any kinda diss at who you are - I’m just worried for you that your alcoholism won’t be remedied with the plans you outline. You need to directly address ur addiction everyday. Doing meetings and getting a sponsor is so important. I struggled with the sponsor part heaps - being held accountable. You should consider going to a meeting dude. You’ve still pretty much got it all together and until you’ve lost your health, looks, energy, soul.. you just can’t even comprehend what you have to lose. Good luck bro.

@ashrodders 6 ай бұрын

btw bro im a web developer in training i dont know if this sounds stupid but i respect what your doing and if you need a website or logo or anything in the future il be more than happy to help ou help more people this video gave me strength to get back on track

@NicksHEAT1995 6 ай бұрын

Been there. One day at time my dude. Dont be too hard on yourself. You'll get there when you're ready. I got 8 years dry in January 2025.

@Azirix_7 6 ай бұрын

Been 4 weeks sober from alcohol,have done it before and was sober for a while but relapsed A lot going on at home and with my health and this time I feel way more confident about staying sober, maintaining sobriety is difficult but I'll do it this time

@stevemedeiros2307 5 ай бұрын

Please continue doing your videos, man I feel for you because I’m struggling with the same thing and I’m sure many others are too. I like the honesty you show in your videos, listening to your story really helped me and the reason why is because I can relate 100%. Please keep posting videos on your progress we got this!

@Knightcommander69 6 ай бұрын

Bro you are an authority on quitting drinking. The relapse rate is over 95% in 30 days. I know because I have relapsed 1000 times. It takes me several months to even do a day 1. Please start a new series, and forget about having time under your belt before you start. Just vlog the day no matter what. Sauce ain’t the boss you are

@markg.4246 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic, a guy who has "relapsed 1000 times" is dispensing advice to another "struggling alcoholic" to start a new series where he can't offer anything except NOT achieving sobriety. Geezuschryst, that's utterly phucking absurd. "Sauce ain't the boss, you are". WTF? Based on your own admission, the "Sauce" has rendered you totally phucking delusional, and is kicking the shyt out of you. If this weren't about a FATAL condition, ALCOHOLISM, I'd be on the floor laughing my ass off. It's deadly serious. People, at this very moment, are dying because they can't or won't SURRENDER, and have NO WILLINGNESS to actually live differently. Put the phucking shovel down, and start listening to the people standing above ground, who are telling you how to get out of the massive hole you've dug! Peace!

@robert4867 6 ай бұрын

I'm From the Caribbean...Have the same problem with always relapsing I'm 4 days sober..need some divine intervention..keep strong..I could relate..

@Thatsbannanas-d8c 5 ай бұрын

A good wife 🫤?

@jahnj2523 5 ай бұрын

You got this brother, step by step!

@microbios8586 5 ай бұрын

Complete abstinence is not for everyone. Perhaps just drink less? Or drink beer instead of liquor? I've given up the idea of abstinence. I just drink less but with the same frequency.

@namenl2205 5 ай бұрын

As a fellow surinamese 🇸🇷 Caribbean, alcohol abuse is so normalised, at least in my family people i know. I’m 8 months sober now, I hope you will find the strength to stay sober. Remember: It’s not a failure to start over again, as long as you keep trying❤

@jenniferfree4144 5 ай бұрын

Hope you're doing well friend.

@cjdigital968 4 ай бұрын

Todays my day one, well actually my first few hours. Good on you for being honest and hope that now, 2 months in the future is looking bright 💪🏼

@director2bob 5 ай бұрын

I turn 62 next month and an am an active alcoholic also addicted to opiods and benzos., I am entering treatment on July 4th because I can not possible stop on my own. . And when you said you do not know how much longer you have on this planet, well you can imagine how this man who turns 62 next month feels. When I complete treatment I am buying myself a new Harley as a 62nd Bday present and to live the last few years of my life enjoying the fuck out of it. Your video truly inspired me. You have a new subscriber. Stay well my friend. 🙏

@cyrillrusso1481 4 ай бұрын

Crazy man! Send me a video with your fukcing harley haha, thats soo aweseomeee man, that attetuide!

@hypnotechno 4 ай бұрын

yes do it dude, send pics of you on that beast

@nilvy1233 3 ай бұрын

I needed to see this. I relapsed after 6 months sober. I’m here with you. I don’t want to go back. Thank you and I’m wishing you so much strength and resolve ❤

@adamrojas7831 4 ай бұрын

I drank every single day for over 20 years. Over 40 beers a day. I was hospitalized over 20xs for alcohol withdrawal..and was pronounced dead 3xs in 1 day due to a serious seizure due to withdraw. Jesus Christ took my addiction away and made me new again. Believe and trust him with your life and soul..accept him as Lord of your life

@melindahall5062 4 ай бұрын

That’s not going to happen. I’m an atheist. I got sober about 2 years ago and it had nothing to do with “Space Fairies”.

@VanessaRenda-r2p 2 ай бұрын

Amen

@PurpleHazePro 2 ай бұрын

@@melindahall5062whatever people have to do to survive. I’m not Christian but i dont bother people who are. Grow up

@Pepespizzeria1 2 ай бұрын

Well done hope you're doing well

@chicofromph33nix64 12 күн бұрын

Give yourself more credit.. YOU DID THAT,NOBODY ELSE DID IT FOR YOU

@Rage86LethalLust 6 ай бұрын

Hi this is my first time watching you, i wish you the absolute best, im also a struggling alcoholic 23yo from across the pond 🇮🇪 . I go through about 20 cans of beer and 500ml of vodka per day. Not ideal but im waiting to get a spot in residential treatment. Best wishes 🙏

@Jj-ih7ou 3 ай бұрын

That’s a huge amount of alcohol to drink every day bro…

@edwardmason119 5 ай бұрын

I've never met you, but I'm in your corner cheering you on. Godspeed brother.

@615drop 6 ай бұрын

You GOT THIS BROTHER/ HOPE EVERYTHING GOOD WITH YA.. STAY BLESSED!!!🤜🤛

@QEnKA1989 6 ай бұрын

My husband hasn’t had a drink since New Year’s Day and he was drinking heavy and the sheer admiration we have for him helps him stay positive and the fact he now also has tremendous pride now in fact he can now say he’s teetotal which we all thought was impossible! And to note he had two massive bottles of spirits at home but hasn’t touched a drop !Just take it day by day and say to yourself I will get though this one day at a time! Try not to cut everything at once as it’s so much to tempt you to quit and just concentrate on the 24hours🙂

@oedeko3020 3 ай бұрын

@cjfetters 6 ай бұрын

Life is so much more enjoyable sober. It is a lot funner doing things you really enjoy and not just dumb drunk fun

@ABEKSIZM 6 ай бұрын

Have watched Alcohol absolutely wreck one of my best friends lives . I already wasn't that big on drinking but seeing how he was to what he is now is just fucked and made me decide to basically not drink at all except maybe the odd 1 here and there , socially , but I'm already struggling with a 12 year Benzo and Opiate Addiction ( they were for legit purposes that ended up turning me into a junky u could say ) but it's not fun anymore , just being chained to these chemicals everyday is soul crushing and with Benzoes and Alcohol being somewhat related and 2 of the most dangerous addictions in terms of withdrawal , I feel where ur coming from with the struggle but I truly hope things keep getting better for u man , u can keep this up and idk u but u seem to have a decent amount of support which I hope helps too . Most importantly I wish u nothing but the best on ur journey to recovery and freeing urself from the shackles of addiction bro . One love and stay safe dude 👊

@bryanchavez6186 6 ай бұрын

I am 22 and i got diagnosed with alcoholic hepatitis like 6 months ago and instead of stopping i just started drinking more, so honestly i wouldnt be surprised if im close to, or already have cirrhosis but i hope all these other youngings knows this aint a game u cant exactly win. Stay sober out there tbh ive been feeling like shit this whole month. Throwing up blood and all types of nasty shit. Wish i could start over.

@NICKGUTTED 6 ай бұрын

I just got diagnosed with this 3 days ago. Hoping I can reverse this. Was your case mild or severe alcoholic hepatitis? I wish you the best man.

@bryanchavez6186 6 ай бұрын

@@NICKGUTTED it was mild but it's been a couple of months so I'm scared it's not reversible at this point. I've been noticing new things in my body like, my eyes are getting really yellow and parts of my skin too, and I've been bruising super easily and I feel more tired than usual. Hangovers take even longer to heal now and my blood pressure and breathing are so bad when Im sober.

@bryanchavez6186 6 ай бұрын

@@NICKGUTTED hope you recover man, take a break for a couple of months if u can u can definitely reverse the damage o If it's not severe🫡 be safe out there man.

@NICKGUTTED 6 ай бұрын

@@bryanchavez6186 I’m so sorry to hear that. I got my test results back after my initial tests from the ER today and my AST and ALT went up somehow and I have not been drinking at all. Not one drop. I’m confused and worried. I wish you the best man. I’ll say a prayer for you my man. Take care.

@RepublicOfWesternCanadaNOW 6 ай бұрын

@@NICKGUTTED ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting has remarkable effects on liver healing

@xlkarma8446 6 ай бұрын

I finally broke down and realized that I needed support. I’ve been going to AA meetings and told everyone around me about my struggles. The overwhelming majority of people were supporting and loving. I got my 30 day token then f’d up with a lapse. Lapse is part of recovery. The best thing is to never say you won’t ever drink again because that just sends you down a spiral when a lapse occurs. Don’t give up. Get help and ask for help. I was really hesitant to go to meetings but it has been a safe place and therapeutic.

@Redsoxman9991 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for posting this. I just discovered your channel and I will be watching everything you post. Rooting for you! I too was an alcoholic drinking a fifth+ of liquor a day, throwing my health away. I’m 27 and coming up on two years of sobriety. Life is amazing and I’m excited for the future. Wishing you the absolute best and excited to watch your journey to successful sobriety! You’ve got this!!

@Slayer-7373 6 ай бұрын

Just went through this recently myself brother, prayers go out to you man. Best of luck 💯

@mikekov335 5 ай бұрын

I see a lot of myself in you and the stuff you say man. I've only just started to really admit to myself that I have a problem. Power to you, keep strong

@dawidczerniak5177 6 ай бұрын

I feel you brother. I’ll be praying for your recovery as well as for my own. Even though I’ve got a problem with different substance I can completely relate to what you’re going through I can see it in your eyes. All the best mate

@bobmerrifield3371 5 ай бұрын

Sober for 6 months. I’ll share my story in the hopes it might help you bro as well as anyone else out there who’s still struggling. Near the end, I was putting down a fifth or more of vodka a day. I kept throwing it up so I had to drink more. I couldn’t even keep water or coffee down. My body wasn’t functioning properly anymore and I kept getting bruises because my kidneys were shot. My hair started thinning because I was so malnourished. Not a good look for the ladies! Luckily it grew back! I started getting gout in my right ankle, yuck! I ruined relationships with people who I really cared about because booze turned me into a raging asshole. I pissed myself once and slept in it because I didn’t have the energy to clean myself up. I was spending over a grand a month on alcohol plus whatever garbage food that I was ordering. That’s a shit ton of money I could have used to go on a vacation, buy a car, put a down payment on a house, etc. I developed a sleeping disorder which I still have and average maybe 3-4 hours of light sleep a night. I got high blood pressure from it. It will bring you down everyt time. Miraculously, my liver is ok but I know quite a few people who weren’t as lucky and got Cirrhosis. That’s NOT something you want to get or pancreatitis. Withdrawal was an absolute nightmare. Bro, you’re still a young guy. Please DO NOT let yourself get as bad as I did and some of the other lovely folks who have been brave enough to share their stories here. Learn from our mistakes, not yours. We (alcoholics) are physically built differently than others. From birth, our livers secrete a certain enzyme that makes us addicts. As someone else here said, don’t beat yourself up. Every day is a new day, and don’t feel ashamed of getting help. I tried quitting on my own hundreds of times but it never lasted very long so I started going to AA. My life was becoming unmanageable. You’re still a young guy, you’re good looking, intelligent and I can tell how badly you want to stop. I’m rooting for you brother…you got this, and you’re worth it!

@Nolaughingmatter23 5 ай бұрын

How are you doing buddy?

@NorthernStarseedTarot 5 ай бұрын

🙏🏻

@bobmerrifield3371 3 ай бұрын

@@Nolaughingmatter23 Sorry I totally missed your reply. I’m doing OK. I realize that just because I’m sober life’s not gonna be amazing every day but at least I’m sober. Life is so much better without alcohol.

@bobmerrifield3371 3 ай бұрын

How are you doing, brother?

@christianwarrior2223 6 ай бұрын

I don't think you're back to ground zero. HealthyGamerGG (KZbinr; psychiatrist; former monk) says with depression, our brains perceive negativity over positivity. If you can, look at the positive of the situation and how many days you went without alcohol! It's incredible when you think about it! Alcohol is not my drug of choice - weed was... and I am 30 days cold turkey/clean after smoking daily for decades. You got this!

@scribeofsolace 6 ай бұрын

Hello, awesome!! Gonna start my clean journey from weed this weekend. I'm tired of living my life in a loading screen!!!

@christianwarrior2223 6 ай бұрын

After 39 days clean I look back and weed didn't even enhance my life ... maybe a long time ago but not now. It just made me tired all the time and the brain fog was horrible

@jomuldoon7003 4 ай бұрын

1 of the main reasons we 'self medicate' is lack of self love. I can't help but notice ur constant jibes at urself ❤ be concious of how u speak 2 urself, even through ur thoughts ......with the same kindness for instance u would speak 2 ur kids 😊 u r enough ❤

@thrickthooter4403 4 ай бұрын

Supporting addiction treatment Some research suggests that psilocybin can be helpful in treating addiction, particularly when combined with therapy.

@dorathyfoster1459 4 ай бұрын

Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, has shown promise in treating depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

@ricomanuel7567 4 ай бұрын

Golden teachers has been my go-to mushroom for months, it has helped in my recovery journey

@jordanlewis5666 4 ай бұрын

I remember having some minor surgery years ago and at that point I had never done any kind of drug at all. I didn't even drink small amounts of coffee or alcohol. They hit me with an intravenous dose of Demerol and I felt worst so after my mushroom hit I found a better part of myself.

@morgancr1993 4 ай бұрын

y'all talk about the benefits of mushrooms, but no one talks about where to fetch from.

@dorathyfoster1459 4 ай бұрын

ᵐᵉᵈⁱᶜᵍᵃᵉˡ

@tomasaguirre1764 6 ай бұрын

Sober since Dec 21st, that's about 6 months. My stomach is less bloated, more energy, happier in my skin, and getting a lot done. I'm 48, and at this age, every drink may be the last. Do I love life? is it without struggles? surely not... but that doesn't mean I want to drink myself to death.

@bobmerrifield3371 5 ай бұрын

Same here. High fives brother!

@1dasd22Al 5 ай бұрын

I haven't drank in 6 years. I woke up one day and quit smoking and drinking, it was wonderful. That was in 2018. What really helped me was eating a really big breakfast in the morning because I knew having a full stomach wouldn't allow me to get as drunk as I'd like. After that, it was a breeze.. Haven't touched it since.

@ashleywooden4192 4 ай бұрын

Whoever knew that eating breakfast could cure you of smoking and drinking. More people need to know about this!

@1dasd22Al 4 ай бұрын

@@ashleywooden4192 not so much smoking but drinking, yes. who wants to drink on a full stomach? hard to get a buzz

@elcrazy8017 6 ай бұрын

My 32 year old brother died of cirrhosis of the liver 6 months ago. He never drank hard liquor just beer and it killed him. He turned yellow and he was gone

@legocommanderfox55 6 ай бұрын

Oh my…that’s so terrible. I’m so sorry for the loss of your beloved brother. With my deepest sympathy ❤️‍🩹 to you and your family. I have a sister who is 68 who drinks nothing but beer too. Every single night and it’s been that way for 30 plus years. I worry about her greatly.

@elcrazy8017 6 ай бұрын

@@legocommanderfox55 I miss my little brother every day. Beer killed him. He drank a few beers after work and on the weekends probably a 12pk. That’s all it took and he was gone

@NoraShi-di2dr 6 ай бұрын

@@elcrazy8017 I'm sorry for your lost:(

@Zadir09 6 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry man, I never lost a sibling but lost my dad to fentanyl he was only 53. It's a different type of addiction but same root causes. Some people need others to show them that things can improve, not everyone has a clear view of the world and can let their emotions consume them unless they understand WHY they are feeling those emotions. Others just can't stop due to the withdrawal from Alcohol. Either way, as sincerely as a person in a comment can be, please be well. Losses like that collapse our entire world and it takes a while for normalcy to return. Your brother would probably not want you to be distraught over his loss, my dad didn't. But I understand it's a different relationship you had and it could be totally different from my view. I hope knowing you aren't alone makes it a bit easier to tolerate.

@ededdneddy7955 6 ай бұрын

@@Zadir09well said ❤

@bd764 6 ай бұрын

Yes my friend. Do a FAST.I have done about 5 day fasts in the past,and all I can say is that you could be in a different world after just 5 days.One where you wont have any desire to put a poison in your body. If you get hungry,slowly chew on some raw veggies. Fasting is a powerful tool to get you from A,to B.

@clareharbour3041 6 ай бұрын

I'm with you on this i was a alcoholic for 25 years now I'm 49 an I feel brilliant for nor drinking , just left my boyfriend for the same thing just don't want to be near it keep going x

@vaughnlcoleman 6 ай бұрын

awesome video. i drank around the same amount as you did at the end and was ready to end it all. i was so tired of that damn disease and the dependency on alcohol. it helps to remember that forever is a long time. all we have is today, this very moment. it’s all we can control. keep your head up. sorry for you and thanks for documenting this.

@TeresaRomero-iu4hv 4 ай бұрын

This guy is bold, encouraging and inspirational.

@valentinoparks1041 6 ай бұрын

Stay strong buddy. It’s so difficult but you absolutely can do it. Also, your cat is so beautiful.

@ino7604 4 ай бұрын

I'm 30 from the U.S and I just started my journey towards sobriety as well. Like you I have too much to lose! However we both have so much to gain by getting sober as well! I'm in it with you brothers! Stay strong

@dg9015 6 ай бұрын

Listen to this ive been drinking heavy over 32 years, and last year I did 14 weeks clean due to a health scare with my throat and 12 weeks the year before that during covid. Then stupid me thought I would have 4 cans when I got the all-clear thinking I was in control. Silly me was wrong. I was hooked again. Now I'm on my 7th day, and I'm taking 1 day at a time not putting to much pressure on myself. Start again you got this 👍

@jessicadutridge9882 6 ай бұрын

Here's where I'm at with my recovery from alcoholism (6months, which is the longest stretch I've had in years). I have to immediately shut that voice down in my head when mentions alcohol AT ALL., which is often enough. I also have to remember what that hell was like, both the bottom and the newly sober...it was bad bad. The last thing, for me, is remembering that the first drink always leads me back to that dark hell. Maybe this will help you too.

@chabella123 6 ай бұрын

Please go to rehab, or an AA meeting. You don't have to do this Alone. One Thing at a time. One day at a time. Good luck!

@hammerandthewrench7924 6 ай бұрын

Got diagnosed with ptsd and learned my childhood was abusive. I had forgotten it. But mental health required me to stop drinking. It was hard. But memories surfaced. Then I went to therapy and realized my life had been objectively hard. Drinking was an escape. Now that I’m healing this trauma after acceptance of it; alcohol is just not it. I do not want it; or have issues craving it. I know why I did it. Now I can focus on that instead. Life changing.

@UnniTorkildsen-n8t 6 ай бұрын

You seem like a genuin , honest handsome man.I will follow your fight Love from Norway❤

@eddie.weather5089 6 ай бұрын

After a couple of weeks of Binge-Drinking I will go down to AA- Tomorrow. The Nightly sweats, anxiety , lost of Money, no excersise and the List goes on. I truly hope It will stick this time because I cant live like this anymore. I don´t want to either! Alcohol is A Terrible drug in all aspects imagineble.

@AZtoNC 6 ай бұрын

You can do it brother, I just made 11 months. I attend a lot of 12 step meetings and they help me tremendously It really helps being around other men that are striving to recover and live sober. We’re praying for you sir God Bless!!

@Sunnydoesit 6 ай бұрын

Hey bro. I’m a alcoholic. It’s been a rough decade for me since I turned 21. Before that it wasn’t an issue. Just sad that this is where my life went. The last decade I over drank. It got especially bad between 2021-2023. Since October of 2023 to now May 2024 I’ve only drank 6x total. That’s 6x too much. It’s a lot better then before. I use to get drunk 3-4x a week but now I’m a lot better and so proud of myself but I really do need to eliminate it all together. It’s a struggle. I just went out yesterday and drank- was dumb. Oh well- day 1. Here we go.

@5p3nc3r 9 күн бұрын

I am proud of you. This video, the want and need to change, everything about this blew me away.

@Astral_Dusk 6 ай бұрын

I had the blackest soul blackout that is such a weird shame trauma months later I still just embrace it as fuel to stay sober. Too weird, I don't want that ever again. A binary switch flipped in the soul and a deep seated realization of the alcoholic matrix that's infected an unnatural lack-of-nature lifestyle modern society so deeply.

@ydoicare2000 6 ай бұрын

I did it too man. Back to seven days

@manchesterminx01 5 ай бұрын

I love this! Love your honesty and your attitude to tackling this disorder head on. To anyone struggling with alcohol reading this right now, please remember that alcohol is an extremely addictive substance that is actually marketed to us to within an inch of our lives - it isnt your fault so dont let alcohol diminish your self worth - I find that is the worst part of struggling with alcohol, its the shame and feelings of low self worth that really gets to you. Also, our brains are wired different to those with no addiction problems - we simply need to find other ways getting that dopamine release and basically do those things as much as we can! Exercise is a great one! I've even found playing some addictive games on my phone a great distraction in the evenings and helps get rid of cravings ( I recognise playing games isn't the healthiest, however it is much better than drinking!). Also make sure you are nourishing your body with good food and lots of fruit and vegetables as well as taking care of your gut - try and eat fermented veg, drink Kombucha etc - a healthy gut has been found to really help with mental health!

@allset9284 5 ай бұрын

this guy is using this channel for views - everything you are stating is common sense for anyone who has ever struggled with alcohol addiction and we have heard it all before. This guy doesn't give two shits about quitting - go back and read all his previous posts it's all the same stuff - "back to day one, I can't believe I fucked up again" blah, blah, blah - I am sure you mean well but don't be a fool

@FelixtheReactionKing 5 ай бұрын

I'm 34 years old dealing with alcoholism myself. When I woke up I say I'm not drinking today then the uneasy feeling kicks in and I gave in. Quit my job 3 weeks ago cause I didn't feel good doing it anymore. I don't go out anymore cause I feel uncomfortable now. I hate it cause I let it control me.

@DesertEagle530 5 ай бұрын

Wow bro are you me!? Literally quit my job late may, 34 years old and don’t go out anymore either.

@oedeko3020 3 ай бұрын

@Danijean85 3 ай бұрын

New sub. Your honesty is inlfuencing me to be honest with myself. Thank you.

@yippydippy6589 6 ай бұрын

You can still push through the hangover because of your age. At a certain point you just can't push through anymore. I hope you're able to quit before that point.

@Mark-eg2yd 6 ай бұрын

Anybody can push through. Some may need to do it in a medical setting but it's not true to say you can't do it.

@StuffedBearSus 5 ай бұрын

Bruh that just isn’t true

@quirkychris2933 6 ай бұрын

It took a cancer diagnosis for me to stop. You can do it, it just takes the right kind of “motivation”, for want of a better word. I was literally too scared to drink after that so I guess you could say it was easier for me. That was over 11 years ago and I can honestly say I haven’t had a single drink in over a decade, and I believe that decision has literally saved my life. Never give up trying to give up! You CAN and you WILL succeed. All the best. 🥰

@hristov71 6 ай бұрын

Listen now, I drank for 30 years every day 4 to 8 cans of beer plus whisky , rum, vodka drinks. At the end I couldn't feel the taste, no mater I drink cheap alcohol or expensive. It started taking my energy away. At the end of february I completely quit alcohol, cigarettes, meat ,milk,fish. First month my body adapted , I was feeling emptiness , I had and have to some extent cravings only for sugar. Non alcoholic beers are good substitute, try Guinness 0.0. Now Its been 3 months I have no craving at all, but you have to stop all these things, they are all connected.When you discard bad things you open room for many good things to come in your life

@Herzeleid1985 3 ай бұрын

I needed this, man.

@ashrodders 6 ай бұрын

im doing the same mate i fucked up on ketamine god be with us brother

@qmzp1978 5 ай бұрын

Hey bro, firstly, I commend you for being so candid about your struggle. It's not easy to talk openly about these things and I truly admire you for that. I say this as someone who struggled (silently) with alcoholism for almost ten years. I can tell you things do get better. I celebrated two years of sobriety on 22 May 2024 and I can honestly say it gets easier with time. Thanks for sharing your story. It resonated with me as I'm 33 years old myself and am in NZ (I'm guessing you're a kiwi).

@caramelzz38mmines31 5 ай бұрын

Glad I came across this... not by chance I know in my heart who needed me to see this and understand. Most can't go it a lone. A long hard road it will be. But those who try will most likely succeed... ❤ Keep pushing. We are all worth it! ❤❤❤

@Hmmmm-ys1bl 6 ай бұрын

Have you considered going into treatment? I’ve been sober for 13 mos and the ONLY way it was even remotely possible for me was to get outside help. There are millions of people out there just like you and you don’t have to do this alone.