Alcoholism and How to Quit Drinking Alcohol

Alcoholism or Alcohol Use Disorder is the current term to describe the abuse of Alcohol or being addicted to Alcohol. However even naming the addiction to alcohol a 'disorder' conveys a fundamental misunderstanding of this addiction. Alcoholism is a symptom of deeper wounds originating from being out of control and feeling unsafe in your relationships. Once we understand this deeper root, can we really get a handle on this addiction which is afflicting and effecting so many people in the world today.
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[@Aramiya567]

6 months sober thanks to this video:) i quit on march 24th, 2 days after i watched this.

[@ohnoao9847]

Yay, good job out of you! Keep up the good work! I'm very proud of you! I'm at 96 months sober so yes it is possible.

[@UnhiddenHeroines]

That is amazing 😍 keep going, that is a huge accomplishment, and you are worth it ❤

[@adamlanger2237]

I’m interested to understand what about the video helped you? I run recovery houses and write on addiction. What were the take away for you?

[@Digidi4]

Yes! Gábor Máté said addiction is not the problem, it is the solution (a bad one) to the underlying pain that people feel, so the question is not why the addiction, but why is there pain in the first place

[@PancakeL]

Yes, but no one can do it for his own, human needs humans or at least a good therapist who is aware with addictions and trauma

[@Digidi4]

@@PancakeL true

[@joshturner5165]

Thank you so much. I went to A.A. on my own accord, broken and at my bottom. Been sober for 3 years from alcohol, but this information was very, very important for me to hear. Thank you very much.

[@lisa-sz8jj]

Well done! Congratulations 💚

[@crimsonspice72]

👍🏽

[@Beccanator007]

What to do to quit drinking begins at 27:00. Thank you Teal for this I’m sending it around to the alcoholics I love. 🙏

[@paola_pinna]

So true, that's why Londoners are depressed. Working hard all week and getting drunk on weekends, then the cycle repeats every single week

[@willybear111]

Same in the US sadly. Not everyone obviously, but many people here have an unhealthy relationship with substances.

[@sohamyogaindia6275]

The urban millenials of India are the same. For years even I misued alcohol and finally hit a rock bottom in 2019 and developed alcoholism

[@stevew3421]

I am a twelve stepper and regularly attend meetings. I like what is being spoken here. AA does the best it can with what it has got to offer. It works for me. What is commonly heard at meetings is that alcohol use makes things worse, never better over a period of time. Outside help is never discouraged but encouraged. I was given 'bedrock" information to use as I moved thru the many obstacles in my life. As teal stated, these were the first sober and spiritual people I had ever met. That being said I was able to move toward a spiritual life which in turn has led me to these wonderful videos. AA is a great place to begin one's journey. I have never looked back.

[@lunamidnight1768]

(Note: People that 12 step do not speak for the program itself, we just share our experience). My experience was an admission that I am powerless over my addiction. That is very important, the body & mind crave the substance and it is simply beyond a singular person's ability to defeat in most if not all cases. Teal suggesting that we are NOT powerless over the substance is not correct. If Teal were to use heroin for a period of time, she would definitely be powerless to give it up. No doubt about that, she'd do anything to make it continue and hopefully anything to make it stop

[@marianapopescu753]

Congratulations 👏👍

[@loveforsale]

Same here!

[@chloerousseau]

Yes. And, amen. The older I get the sadder it is to think so many people may never get the opportunity to experience sobriety or hear the message and receive that simple toolkit.

[@RM-xm6ot]

♥️

[@the.nomad.soul.]

Thank you for this!! We live in an alcoholic world where most people are completely unaware that alcohol consumption is a toxic behavior!!!

[@sammysam2615]

"Most people are completely unaware that alcohol consumption is a toxic behavior" First, most people are very aware what alcohol can do to them if not consumed responsibly. When getting drunk just for fun or bored or for whatever reason yes, some people do become ignorant or violent, or even pose a risk to themselves by losing their balance or worse, getting behind the wheel of a car. Not every person who has a drink is an alcoholic despite your unfounded claim. We live in a world where some people feel entitled to tell the rest of the world how to live their lives.

[@yvasquez2449]

@@sammysam2615 why so defensive?

[@ohnoao9847]

@@yvasquez2449 He can't admit he is powerless to alcohol

[@yvasquez2449]

@bina nocht because it is defensive and why somebody cannot be defensive? Didn’t say they can’t, did I? It was a simple question and look the knee jerk reaction

[@andrew5222]

"toxic behavior" implies the entire point of this video went right over ur head bro

[@osok3338]

Holy guacamole!.. Teal literally blasted the hell out of so many walls and straight to the soul.. This video was truly amazing!! I don't normally get stoked to watch 43 mins of ANYONE talking.. (mostly because most people don't get to the point.. lol) yet this video was just so dynamic and powerful I was just so captivated.. THANK YOU SO MUCH TEAL for all the work you put in.. 🔥🌊

[@christinarodriguez7404]

Agreed, definitely hit home 💯

[@carlyellisemarie]

Amazing , as an ex drinker this all makes total sense . 💜 I hope everyone who is struggling with alcohol &emotional issues heal through this !! The best thing I ever done was stop drinking 💖

[@a-k9161]

Alcohol is the worst enemy you could ever have

[@AnnaGrace603]

This is sooo true what Teal says about unsafety in relationships. My family members are dysfunctional, insensitive, invalidating people who dont understand anything about emotions. I recently got into a fight with my mother and sister and I was dismissed and invalidated by both. Once I came home I drank three days in a raw to numb the severe pain of complete and total unsafety in relationships. Cause it hurt like hell. But this video made sense of my suffering... it soothed my soul and gave me hope. Thank you darling Teal ❤ Thank you for all that you are doing for the healing of this world

[@melodyvelez1143]

Ty Teal I'm drinking everyday I want to quit you are right I finally see this pain within me

[@versatilehumanbeing6013]

How are u now i am too addicted to it do reply

[@Tatyana_Co]

@@versatilehumanbeing6013 understanding the root of my addiction, REALLY going within, has helped me with addiction. 17 months sober... It's been definitely a journey.... Keep trying! 👍👍👍

[@versatilehumanbeing6013]

@@Tatyana_Co yeah tatyana i will keep on moving as hard as possible 😊

[@steelfil672]

I can't believe I found your channel. After several alchoholic years I managed to cut the drinking completely but the reasons I used to drink are still here. I cant fathom how you can constantly be hitting the nail in the head for 44 minutes in a row.

[@dairymark]

Fortunate for me I have acute anxiety, alcohol gives me headaches. Since I learnt to meditate I find out alcohol kind of screw up my mind and keep me away from spirituality.

[@eleonorer.6861]

me too.... It's like it doesn't fit me anymore... but I used to like the taste (wine) and the effects (when mild)... it seems to mix me up now... and ruin my nights...

[@RitaLynn444]

❤❤❤

[@samantha-ellenlambert.7512]

["Thank you Teal. I quit about 6-7 years ago, but this is perfect for passing on to these who are vibrating low on alcohol."]

[@oh_kale_yeah1199]

I really hope you and Russell Brand get together to do a podcast talking about addiction and loneliness!

[@magickathi333]

that would be AMAZING!!!!

[@cynthiautti6019]

That'd be great

[@Mkgin22]

Yes! And Paul Chek & Teal as well!

[@justMarvil]

Yeah, exactly!!!

[@serenityvocalized8303]

That could be good. Have you ever seen the one between Teal Swan and Matt Kahn? Rocks.

[@jessb8225]

I was forced into AA around 13 years old. I believe AA ensured I become “an alcoholic”. In my experience, AA always felt like a punishment for not being normal. I never felt like it was actually healing anything for me.

[@annaleckiemusic]

Cool vid- AA and the literature deems alcoholism a spiritual malady and a physical allergy. I definitely agree with almost everything was shared but AA never blames addiction on a morality issue or will-power at all. Quite the opposite. I regular attend meetings and actively participate in the program and the work with in the program has helped me work on traumas and heal and ultimately find your work! I’m blessed to have a wonderful recovery community. There are also very really guidelines socially on how to protect people from those who are sick in the program and not doing what they need to do who could be a danger to others. It’s not a one size fits all program either and encourages your own discovery of what is spiritually healing for you.

[@susannalindberg7393]

This is actually crazy. Every time I need to know something you post it on your channel a couple of hours later. One week without alcohol today:) Thank you Teal, you're the best❤

[@brandtsmith870]

How you going now?

[@2junieb]

THANK YOU TEAL for calling out the 12 step program

[@sammysam2615]

When 12 steps was originally started, it was the best supported way of getting sober. Our understanding of addiction over the years has improved immensely. No program is perfect and 12 steps definitely should had been adjusted as time went on, but there was one reason why it was pushed; seeing, knowing, and understanding they weren't alone. Again, it is flawed but sadly no mention of how it did help a lot of people. No one wants to talk about that

[@cunningkitty]

This really resonated. I’ve been drinking since I was in my teens. It was a necessity. I couldn’t do my homework without wine. But now me and my partner are really happy. I feel “safe”. And I haven’t been drinking. Idk how long, but it’s been at least a few weeks. I’m not craving it at all

[@vixenvalenzuela]

I’ve been through this exact situation! I had a boyfriend for a year and a half and I felt so safe with him that I didn’t drink the entire time, I barely had wine. It’s incredible how spot on the concept is

[@valerienash6425]

Thank you, Teal. I am 11 years sober, and participated in AA for the first 5 years. I both stayed for the positive reasons you stated here so precisely, and left for the same reasons you stated here. I am now focused completely on trauma integration and Somatic Experiencing, as I have tried everything to run from the causation of the addiction, and anyhow I ended up here. My life is finally changing. Thank you again for your care and precision, which equals love.

[@afireinhearts1302]

Major props ~ Much Love! May your journey toward healing continue to be blessed. ☀ 💜 ☀

[@AE-ff3wl]

Awesome work! 💪🏼

[@veryaries_Awndreea]

Self-knowledge availed us nothing :)

[@RitaLynn444]

❤❤❤

[@Nunnnnyahsha]

Thank you teal! I realized my anxiety was from the alcohol I’d drink the night before. It’s been only a week and I feel high on life ❤️🙏

[@Jkl306]

Thank you. I was a pot head, quit that then started drinking almost daily.. I'm going completely sober..

[@vibacy2184]

I had a problem with alcohol for a long time. I started drinking at 13, and I couldn‘t stand the thought of stopping, I was drinking, drinking, drinking. I stopped at age 19 because I knew how serious my attachment to alcohol was. I‘m sober since 4 years.

[@JettRSmith]

Teal your body of work is a treasure trove of wisdom and compassion. You are single handedly saving so many. Thank you.

[@PrometheusMonk]

Thank you Teal! I love you so much! As someone who has been in and out of AA you're touching right on what I've been perceiving more and more myself. AA works because it gives a group and community to people who feel very alienated. But the fact is that AA doesn't dig into the root problem. It doesn't address emotional trauma at all and makes it seem like the problem is entirely due to lack of spirituality, selfishness, resentment, allergy. It blames the victim.

[@Goofy_goobers_lol]

I know your comment was 2 years ago but the part at the bottom you said about AA is half true but I have gotten more out of AA than what you have pointed out on there but I am sure it’s different for everyone with their experiences. That’s why you take what works with AA and you add whatever you feel is morally right for YOU that helps you with sobriety and your trauma. I wish you the best and have a happy life and healing 💜

[@JaredRichardson8]

This was a great video! As someone who has struggled with alcohol and as someone who is coming up on three years sober, I agree with a lot of the points you made. Thank you for giving me some more enlightenment. 👏🏼

[@iweedumout9311]

"These are the outcasts of society no wonder we flock to this resources we want to be related to" almost shed a few tears

[@laoisemeehan]

I can’t believe the timing of this one . My mom is an alcoholic, as are a lot of people in the family. Thank you Teal so so much.

[@Michael-tr7uq]

The Sinclair Method to eliminate cravings and obsessive thoughts for alcohol. This method is over 70% effective, if one really wants to get healthy again ! TEDx talk on KZbin by Claudia Christian, Be sure to watch the full Documentary called "One Little Pill" on TubiTV dot com "The Cure ... " amazing book by Dr. Roy Eskapa PHD: (the reviews alone speak volumes) When I first heard about The Sinclair Method I said "Oh, taking a medication to control alcohol intake - no thanks". But after wasting 2 more years, it finally hit me how "spot on" this science-based method is. TSM allows the brain to heal itself by tapering and after months TSM kills the obsessive thoughts and cravings for alcohol dead - and what's really great - at the same time, it kills the need for the medication itself ! Thank you Pavlov and Dr. Sinclair !

[@jonnytongaII]

God bless you, Teal.

[@uanip1341]

This is extremely comprehensive for a condensed version. Amazing, as always, Teal!

[@lilo19951995]

i want to give it up so badly. as someone that is recovering from terrible self-harm episodes, i've scarred my skin because of drinking exacerbating those feelings. i'm so sad i'm only realizing this now, my skin will never be soft and smooth ever again. don't be like me

[@moulee7448]

You are amazing teal 💝 you are the reason for why i started having hope in life..

[@mariahcushinberry3661]

My god, all of this was refreshing to hear. I’ve tried explaining this to my family and friends and they just don’t get it, but I totally and completely understand everything you’ve said because it’s precisely what I think and know. Thank you so much for this video. I will be sharing. ♥️

[@chrissycrazycrash]

So I'm reading this book series by Samuel Sagan the Atlantean Secrets, is actually what gave me the desire and a belief that I can stop drinking. It always seems like when anxiety gets so bad I just go back to drinking again. But there's a part in this book that talks about how we need to cook in the fire to refine us. And I realize that even though it's painful and uncomfortable and I have to deal with emotions and anxiety and stuff that I don't want to have to deal with, it will be worth it. Anyway the Withdrawals are like staying in the fire, and even though it's causing me pain and discomfort temporarily, ultimately it's going to be really good for me. Thank you Teal! I love you!

[@funcshui36]

Thank you for continuing to create content. I find your videos so valuable. I’m so grateful to have access to this information.

[@Omegha94zip]

I just got your book a few days ago and have gotten to the part of creating a safe haven and it's like my higher self knows what's coming or maybe just the peace of half ass visualizing the safe haven while I'm reading is really "doing something to me" for extreme lack of a better term. I always told my family that if I could work through everything they put me through as a kid, I could heal and wouldn't have addiction problems. But I was a textbook scapegoat for all of them so they were "just trying to help me" since I was so sick and all. Lol! Now I'm helping them and all the younger generation of my family break the cycle of that dysfunction. Very satisfyingly ironic. Can't wait to meet you and collaborate one day Teal! Thank you, I truly appreciate your work.

[@JediShamanJedShlackman]

A very valuable, compassionate and empowering discussion of alcohol addiction/dependency and addictions in general. Teal has a lot of key insights about this topic and how addiction can be treated more successfully.

[@ej-ci7cy]

I agree with many of Teal's points (criticisms) about recovery, rehab, and 12 step programs. However, it says directly in the AA book that "drinking is but a symptom" ...she didn't invent that one, and 12 step programs don't disagree with it at all. Also, it's a common saying in AA that "we're not bad people getting good but sick people getting well" and it is often emphasized that alcoholism is NOT a moral issue, so she's wrong about that, too. Finally, many of the things Teal recommends are things that are suggested in recovery programs. Last but not least, it's hilarious that she has adopted the circle/triangle as her own symbol! To thine own self be true, lol.

[@afireinhearts1302]

Thank the heavens these things are being called-out! I've had similar strong suspicions and convictions, so this is extra-validating~ and some important points I'd not yet fully connected the dots on have been soo helpful to hear. Freaking *love* this video...wonderful; soo needed. Thank~You, from the bottom of my 💜✨!!!

[@jodo853]

This was really enlightening. It would be very interesting to hear about how loved ones can support the person who is engaging in reckless drinking.

[@worriertowarrior7169]

If I quit drinking how am I gonna get the nerve to chat up Teal.

[@michaela4427]

This is best explanation I have ever heard. As she says, "i could write a book."; it goes much deeper, but it is the best synopsis. And I've heard many.

[@kgw273]

You are so incredibly intelligent. You articulate the issues with AA to perfection. You are also one hell of a public speaker! ty for putting this “out there”!

[@lizmclaughlin4435]

Well said my spiritual friend... Every time I'm in a transition period in my life, I always come back to watching you and your outlook, it's always appreciated . I believe truth is needed beyond all appropriate conditions and a variety of aspects of the human psyche to heal effectively. Well said!! Definitely getting the completion process as I'm in that phase of life. I'm a year sober from alcohol because like you said in the video, you have to want to stop. Every time I think about even wanting to sip something, I tell myself , no thank you. Thanks Teal... Next I'll be an Holistic practitioner soon 😄

[@sandiappleseed3203]

Thank you teal for making these videos. I am 20 years old and I can tell you rn i cannot always afford or trust therapists so this is the only therapy I get and I appreciate what you are doing so much. Thank you for helping so many of us ❤❤❤

[@Sarah-xp3ln]

I'm a substance abuse counselor in training (and a person in addiction recovery myself) that is always looking for ways to veer off from conventional methods, so i appreciate this refreshing perspective so much! I'm only 5 minutes into the video, but I've had goosebumps for the past couple mins, & I already know I'm gonna love the rest of what's said here.

[@arthuruchida7238]

Extremely valuable advice, as always. Thank you so much for this and for all of your work in general. I don't know anybody else who describes the most important and difficult topics (including connections to related issues) so structured, detailed, easy to understand and in such a clear and positive way.

[@oh_kale_yeah1199]

Damn Teal, got me starting my Saturday morning all emotional and crying! Thank You!! 💚💚💚✌🏼

[@Summer-1976]

I used to be a comfort drinker, beer and wine not spirits i.e. it diffused the pressures I had at work and home and relaxed me, I always stopped for a beer after work that kind o thing. A couple of years ago it stopped working for me and I found it wasn’t really alcohol I was addicted to it was the comfort routine mixed with alcohol. Bad habits creep up on you.

[@OziBlokeTimG]

I've stopped drinking alcohol totally now for 4 years. Wasn't a heavy drinker, just a social binger. I've no doubt on my improvement all round in so many ways.

[@lorikayser200]

Hi Teal, I am responding from a Christian standpoint, I believe alcoholics are powerless over alcohol "by themselves." That is why the belief in a power that is higher, bigger, stronger than the alcohol is the fundamental reason AA works. Prayer and the power of God and making something else such as faith and belief and healing the focus of their life instead of drinking is the thing that transforms people into a recovering alcoholic. A person can turn their life over to God AND allow him to heal them AND face all of their wounds and reasons they are drinking. It is a "both-and," not one or the other. My sister is a recovering alcoholic. I walked that path with her and her children for 6 years (as a codependent by the way!!!). I have seen alcoholism up close and personal. I believe she is alive by a miracle. ps, a relationship with God is always safe. It may be the only safe relationship they ever have!

[@acatte1]

Hi Teal, Thank you very much for putting in the links below for all the videos you referenced. I can never remember them all. 🙏🏼💕🌱

[@cbisabelle]

Of course! She wants you to watch more of her content, duh!!! Are you dumb??

[@acatte1]

I don’t drink but everyone in my family is an alcoholic. my Nana had a lobotomy and it didn’t stop her. How could they do that to her? She was so spiritual and taught me about auras when i was 8 years old. shout out to those of us healing generational traumas while our families say shitty things to us like “you think you’re perfect but you’re not” and “you think you’re better than us” (and i wouldn’t dare bring any of this up in front of them) Alcoholic is like a swear word in our house

[@AMayer-se6gg]

Omg if I had a dollar for every time I heard ‘you think you’re better than everyone’.... 🙄

[@OziBlokeTimG]

In Australia 🇦🇺, we're nearly all alcoholics, it's a broad sweeping statement and not totally correct but not far of it. It's basically openly encouraged from a young age. Great conversation, love your work.....

[@OziBlokeTimG]

I just liked my own comment. I have a problem.

[@FluffyFractalshard]

this contains so much important info.. im gonna have to watch it 3 times at least! thanks Teal!

[@oraevalibby1890]

Love your work Teal, great video here& much needed info.

[@adamforrest5346]

Finally some one that understands, im lost for words,, thankyou teal swan, so red pilled

[@stephaniemendez6784]

You have just helped me in a tremendous way. I just got 2 of ur books this week. There’s so me things I have no agreed with u about but this is what I felt when I was going to AA.. I did not like the word powerless, it made me less like I could use it as an excuse and to not take responsibility for my problem. Thank you so much!!!!

[@user-ur2wd8du4z]

Please do the CODEPENDENCY video.. it is in fact poorly documented, and weirdly understood.. I need my TEAL SLAP in the face in that subject..

[@whoarewe7647]

watch the enmeshment one ooohh mama

[@randomnobody3921]

I needed this. You nailed it. Thank you. I have hope.

[@deepwaters7242]

Thank you, Teal. I am the child of 2 alcoholics (different methods and appearances) and this explains so much....

[@emaambition9378]

You are well spoken teal. Wen ever you make a videos. I try to Stretch my mind in different ways. You thought me how to be conscious mind. I’m blessed to be thought by the master minded. I hope you are the one that read my comments. I wish you nothing but the best. Thank you for everything 💯❤️

[@victorstle2087]

Thank you for this broad-, deep- and far reaching teaching, Teal 💜📐🦢 I recently did a Tara ritual at a local lake by a cathedral after officially de-Christianing myself from the State Church here ⛪ 🇳🇴 and a quintet of cygnets 🦢 came crazy close. I let one of them bite me without resorting to anger and in the whole 15 minutes they were a few feet from my face, none of them hissed even once. It made me think of you, and I invoked your presence. I’ve some childhood PTSD from being attacked by a protective mother swan whose mest I ignoratly skipped rocks nearby and whom in panic at the sudden attack by a bird almost my height, probably broke its neck with a stick. I feel I made some amends. Also, drugs are bad, mmmkay? By which I mean, this is a skillful, wise and appropriate tackling of addiction and alcoholism in particular. You go, Dharmacharin Aryasangha sizztah 🌟💙🙏

[@karenc.9298]

thank-you for this detailed, precise resource, which I will share

[@ppiron6]

Freaking awesome Teal, once again. Once again you nail with timing and truth.

[@Serenity621]

Excellently video and explanation regarding this subject. I get the part of not feeling safe in relationships. Relationships with others and may be the relationship within myself....? It is also great to see and hear someone explain addiction is a way to cope with pain within one's self, from the past. In my opinion the focus is it is a disease, illness. It is a - dis - ease, within self, faulty learnt programming from the past. The addiction is a symptom and not the cause, in my opinion to distract from the feeling within, emptiness and shame. Deal with the cause, feel what is happening within, what are the thoughts in the moment creating the feeling and face with love and acceptance. I sometimes want some one to just listen to how I feel inside, sometimes very dark thoughts, but listen and accept with out judgement. I don't feel safe to do this within relationships. I do create this space for my daughter when she is upset, hoping she feels ok to express how she feels in the moment and within herself, with acceptance and love. May be I need to create this more for myself. Thank you Teal for another great video. With love.

[@Firefrank2]

Thank you for this video. This has been very helpful for me. I appreciate the work you do on all the levels.

[@laloba6732]

This is so deep it makes me understand my brother soo much better, I can't thank you enough Teal! Really I am speechless ❤

[@Hoodie_queen]

Every time I crave wine I remember about my liver and how much I value it

[@Emma-Laya]

Thank you Teal. For being so brave, that you actually explain these things for us. Just saying thank you. Many will use this.

[@JH-je6ij]

Brilliantly helpful yet again. Thank you Teal.

[@jamesidakula1705]

You are truly helpful with every one of your videos. Thanks again! I'll save this one..

[@johnwhiteman7483]

Spot On Teal. I Love Your Style And Intuitive Knowledge

[@SandraLovesRoses]

I love how happy you are in this video Teal.

[@esmeraldaramos9920]

I love the way you put that, I've never been ashamed of being an alcoholic drug addict, I guess I've always felt made me think more to be able to accomplish things,

[@DezMarivette]

Thank you so much Teal. Alcoholism has effected my family life and as the oldest child I was always tasked with “talking them down” or making them feel better, which we both know was impossible. Though they may not watch this, it’s helped me gain insight. Especially where you deconstruct the AA program. This person has often said they knew that program wasn’t for them, it’s clear to see why now. Learning to have safe relationships has always intrigued me (and scared me because I didn’t fully believe in them.) Thank you for this synchronicity and I hope many find relief through this message. Bless ✨

[@rajvimittal3753]

Incredible depth. Love you. Love your videos. Love this knowledge. Hope this lives forever in our hearts and minds.

[@DarkWingZ_65]

This link was sent to me by my younger twin daughter... 6 years ago I woke up in a steel cage, euphemistically called a high security cell for violent psyche patients... this was my que to stop. Yet this disease is still in me... and a disease it is.. and for the first time I believe, like any disease...it can be cured... I see that, from this video, that my alcoholism did not start with the death of my wife...it was always there...like a landmine waiting ti be stepped on... Thank you Teal because everything you have said here, in my personal experience, is correct/ accurate and I can relate to it. Namaste.

[@tracytaylor7135]

This video is exactly what I needed. Here’s an interesting note. My alcoholic self has been about 3 1/2 years. I have always meditated and done qigong. At least 5 days a week one or the other or both. My Qigong video with Robert Peng “The Master Key”, became my safe relationship. During my meditations I practiced self healing, talking to my cells and physiology. This is uncomfortable to admit. I am drinking between 200ml-375ml of vodka daily. I asked my doctor to have my bloodwork done, especially liver values. I wanted to know how much damage the alcohol had done. The results were shocking! My liver values were “normal”. I’m not saying “Hey keep drinking and meditate”! I just want everyone to know the power we do have. This gave me great inspiration in myself. I am on the path of self healing and quitting. Thank you Teal for this video. I’m going to your healing video next. I DO want to quit drinking. To everyone trying to quit living with alcohol, I wish you the best.

[@fredlaval93]

Another great video! Thank you Teal

[@chucknewcomb3577]

You made me learn, To love, without a cause, or reason ,Thank You

[@blackcastle159]

16 years clean n sober on Jan 16 2022. I was 15 yrs AA ...5 years of that in group therapy, many yrs of that in counselling one to one, still in a men's support group and..... Ayahuasca, a few times in the past when I hit emotional walls and could not move forward..... Yup... I felt unsafe, frightened, angry, self loathing and utterly ashamed of myself, I was suicidal long before I quit... The reason I found it hard to quit... Was ...I didn't think there was a life out there for people like me with out booze and drugs... Failures like me did not deserve a decent life... But hey... Once I made the decision to stop .. I looked for support, I got better and better one day at a time.. My life changed.... Positively. I've left AA last yr ... my life is pretty good... You see I LEARNED TO TRUST MYSELF ... that is the bottom line .. trust yourself/ self love ... I've never believed something out there was a higher power..... I knew that power was in me.... I just needed to trust that and then move on .. and I did. You are more capable than you've ever believed, you are likeable, loveable and worth the effort in every way... When you decide to stop.. seek support. Bless you,.... Do not give up.

[@sfa223]

Thank you for your dedication I love you Teal💖

[@nanaifan1]

Thanks teal! :') I'm gonna start my healing journey, this helped me so much

[@jacquelineturner3787]

Thank you so much. I haven’t been able to understand what my problem is . But it makes so much sense. It’s all so true for me. I didn’t feel good about AA. I didn’t want to believe I was hopeless to healing from it.

[@mysticfire5141]

28:33 "The human body is not designed to handle alcohol". Amen! More info in Alcohol Explained by William Porter

[@sammysam2615]

More than 80% of the foods, liquids, medications, etc are bad for the body when ingested consistently for extended periods of time and chronically. The body can handle alcohol. If the body couldn't, alcohol wouldn't be in circulation. When consumed in large amounts for years, that's when the body begins to break down.

[@justjohnjones1624]

Genius. Thank you for shining the light.

[@lilly3068]

Spot on!!! 💛✨Thank you!! (Hard to guess which one i am right!? Haha!! Love You Teal!! the golden child)

[@dolphin7860]

I rationalized joining a frat in college to make friends but it was really so I could get hammered 3-6 times a week without people judging me. I never thought I had a problem and I never questioned why my life was falling apart. Then one day at a festival I took MDMA for the first time. I felt absolutely amazing, but I also felt... okay. I finally felt okay and I thought to myself "wait a second... if I feel finally okay right now, does that mean I'm in pain ALL THE TIME?!?". Very eye opening for me and I'm still struggling with alc but I'm getting better and better at socializing without it.

[@ke5695]

Jack Sparrow I wish you all the best with giving up liquor ♥️ much love

[@queenofscrolls7585]

I think alot of ppl with inner issues have similar experience-- first time I did certain drugs I felt so content I wondered if some ppl just feel like this all the time, realized HOW unhappy I was sober.

[@adamlanger2237]

Going into the pain requires resourcing as you say Teal. Having a spiritual relationship which triggers the release of oxytocin is a brilliant resource. The first 3 steps are all about creating the safety before going back into the wounds in step 4.

[@osse1n]

Human beings are complete as they are and have no need in outer stimuli to feel good about themselves, to feel *"happy".*

[@Solar73529]

Isn't having a KZbin channel outer stimuli to make you feel good about yourself, think about it.

[@heathertaylor7164]

A state of need to forget actually makes that thing even bigger. This is actually a tool to bring awareness of feelings. It's a need to have temporary disconnect so you can actually connect more to what you need to process. Nothing to do with your experience of narcissism and childhood trauma. It's like saying that 3rd grade boyfriend that lied to you made you an alcoholic. No. It's the amount of times you experience it through your life and the weight you place on that perception of mistrust and lack of safety.

[@antoniomastropietro4685]

So very well said . Thank you . I love you all and am greatfull that I Am able to do so

[@jessicademarco4134]

You speak so much truth thanks for getting your opinion out there is appositive forces like this that change things, very good advices on the addiction side, I am trying to stop smoking and addictive behaviours in general I have found this video very useful Best Wishes as always xx

[@mrsroyalify]

I know you will never read this Teal but... can you please do a video „why do men beat women.“ .... it would be so helpfull for kids, to understand the trauma in their childhood.

[@MatthewMaranell]

Why do you assume that only men hit women? Maybe rephrase to " why do people use violence against one another?" (The answer is their need to "control" other people) I watched my npd father use violence on my mother a few times growing up. I've never hit a woman in my life, yet married a npd woman who had no problem using violence on me....so I can honestly say that violence is not something that only men partake in (even though I used to believe the same as you;). It's a gender neutral behavior pattern that our society (for whatever reason) seems to cover up when it comes to how much women use violence on their children and partners. I am sorry you witnessed what you did as a child, but I can promise you that there are more men that are not violent than there are ones that engage in violence as a control tactic. (Wounded people will never find these types of healthy partners untill they heal themselves and learn to love themselves properly)

[@cavecanem1741]

As a victim of domestic violence I find your phrasing disturbing and offensive

[@christofl6523]

One of Teal's best videos ever!

[@YelliNelliWellbeing]

Abstinence, Spirituality and trauma therapy = recovery. Very simple. I have 12 years sober and still live with my deep wounds despite years of therapy and AA. As I might never be fully fixed best to not drink really. I love myself and my wounds. I have anxious avoidant attachment. Really tough deep routed issues but that’s okay. My life’s great 👍 Just don’t drink, connect with others who are as crazy as I am and recover from my wounds. Your close Teal, really close but I don’t want to ever drink or take drugs ever again. Even if I somehow become a well adjusted human. We bury the well ones. It’s really sad ☹️

[@DivinedynamicsADD]

I can always count on your teaching to help others in need thank you I love you

[@nickidaisyreddwoodd5837]

Excellent video as always. There is no need for alcohol at all. I don't drink alcohol and I don't put it on my skin.