Back to Life, Back to Sobriety

[@livea3596]

This is the problem with alcohol. You start feeling so good & healthy going months or years without it that you forget the misery. I drank 2 bottles this last Thursday and am living the 2 day hangover. Last night I had 3 back to back nightmares. Now, I am back to removing alcohol as an option and I need a better strategy to remind myself how incredibly shyty this cycle makes me feel.

[@JohnMaguire-j6i]

I lost my career as a pilot for a major airline due to alcohol. I can relate to everything you are sharing in your videos. I just found your channel today and subscribed. Good stuff, I’ll keep watching, thank you sir .

[@USBP464]

I'm only 60 days no alcohol and I have to tell myself "just not today." I started telling that to my wife and then my buddies - "not saying I've quit drinking, don't know what tomorrow brings, but I'm just not drinking today. Just not today." My wife and my few friends are with it. So far its worked. Say it bruddah, just not today.

[@gbeardy5720]

It works for me just one day at a time

[@gam3kid]

I quit 11/2020(Really personal). Had a celebration one night of drinking and it wasn't fun anymore. Ever since then I don't drink anymore. The mental clarity you get from not drinking is amazing.

[@archangel_josh]

Hey buddy, I live in Hobart too. I'm 1 year, 9 months sober. My wife and I had a 20+ year binge drinking problem that we kept to the weekends but ended up being weekend alcoholism and then being hung over all week until Friday. We were highly functional, doing well in our work, doing 5 Crossfit sessions a week but in the year before we quit the cracks began to show and we were barely able to make it through a gym session and work was starting to slide. We made the decision to quit together and it's stuck so far. Thanks for your videos, i wish you all the best.

[@kara8862]

alcohol is a B! you got this dude remember how great your going to feel in a few weeks. The fight is definitely one that is worth it. 2 months sober today and i already have lost so much weight and have my energy back and life back really. i wish you the best of luck

[@keithpascoe8518]

I’m in the same spot dude, it’s a struggle cause I can show up for work and push through a day but it’s not fun. Past 5 weeks have been rough drinking daily, feeling like shit, terrible sleep etc etc and then of course 9-10am at work I’m thinking about alcohol after work it’s super depressing. It’s also summer here in states and as a construction worker a nice cold beer after work is great but it’s never one and suddenly it’s 11-12 at night and gotta be up 530, fawk did it again I’m an idiot. All that said there’s always day 1 and trying to move forward sober…..

[@thekingspanttree8495]

I hear you, Brother.

[@radil]

first day, most important day. Keep it up, we are all rooting for you!

[@thewolf888]

Do not beat yourself up about things. I've just started AA and in 2 months of meetings, I've slipped four times at least. I've had many days sober but also loved the sunshine and the beer gardens. One thing I've learnt is that you need to accept who you are. If you can't stay teetotal every day, then there you go, don't hate yourself for it. Do the best you can and love yourself for it. Well bloody done for whatever you achieve. 👍🏻

[@gorillagoldhunters]

You got this buddy keep Positive! Get a gold pan !;)

[@vinimaguire8109]

Your trying to think your way sober mate....Stopping drinking means stopping . I think it was the great thinker and alcoholic Oscar Wilde who said he could stop drinking anytime he wanted to ..in fact he said he proved that fact over a hundred times. I'm a ex Streftord ender living here in Sydney last 36 years ..I too am a chronic alcoholic but with help I never asked for or know where it comes from I'm 17 years sober now . Your on your way now there's no turning back you'll get sober it'll happen don't question it just start doing what you know you gotta do. Feel free anytime if you want some of that help eh ?? oh and remember to fucking smile champ ....PS Don't listen to your own head its trying to kill ya 😊

[@richevandroo5041]

What a great comment mate. When you said pretty much youre on your way... itll happen... its how i feel now. Stopped for the first 7.5 months of this year... "relapse" for 5 weeks... then back off again for 5 or 6 weeks... then drank 1 night... then off agaib for 2 weeks and drank about 10 days abd been back off 2 days as i write this. Its as though, deep down, when you make the decision to just.... STOP... and you know on every level you want to really it is only the thoughts that prevent you "staying there" - every blip so far has been due to thoughts of "ohhh that song" or whatever yet when i touch it its bloody awful haha. Doesnt help i have liver damage too making it an even mire vicious cycle as the alci in me often argues "well maybe you never reallyyyyyy wanted sobriety rich mate? Maybe youre just scared of the liver damage? Isnt life 'unfair' " and its finding ways to shut up thinking as thoughts will always find a way to reel you back in, deep down anyone who has come to that point, and has got sober, not for a week but a decent legnth of time knows sobriety is far better than the constant stress / misery being on the bottle brings you on every level. But this comments you made sorry for the rambling is a nice one putting a light hearted spin on it rather than all the deep opinions etc. You either stop or dont stop and if you stop, whatever the mind says... shut up youve stopped now get on with it - type attitude. All the best

[@vinimaguire8109]

@@richevandroo5041 Exactly Richard remember that your best thinking got you to depths of misery that this illness loves to take you...BUT..thats all it is !! you need to practice the sober alcoholic daily pray or meditation whatever you want to call it. But whatever you call it it has to be an order to yourself to continually be vigilant of your own thinking that wants you to pick up a drink. For the last 17 years I merely say to myself that whatever I did yesterday kept me away from that first drink and I'll do the same today. You also really need to admit to yourself that your not unique or special and you can't handle this illness alone .....whatever you think makes you pick up a drink is nothing every single one of thousands of other alcoholics has not thought or done. .... Your doing good though son just keep it simple and keep talking to other alcoholics you never know whose life you might be saving ...👍

[@johndanskine2209]

Beautiful comment, mate. 👌🏻

[@terencehennegan1439]

Good luck my friend. YOU CAN overcome it.

[@Rolfus]

It's bloody hard mate, I have up for 6 months just to reset the body and mind. I definitely don't drink as much as i used to. But sometimes I can feel myself slipping back into bad habits

[@PhunkenHungry]

Didn't do much for your Mind 😂

[@raidermt81]

AA is much more than staying sober. By following the path, you will learn to live a fulfilled life without substance. Find happiness within. We can't do this by ourselves. As long as you are willing and find a healthy support community, you can do this.

[@neilcattell6179]

Hey Adam, I'm a forty- year drinker who has just gone past two yrs sober. The book Alcohol explained by William Porter really helped me think differently about booze, and that's the key mate (to not want to do it anymore) Don't call yourself an Alcoholic mate because it makes you believe you are powerless over this stuff and you're not. I was that guy who couldn't imagine life without booze, now I just don't want it. I like a quote I read somewhere which has stuck with me. Every time I think a drink might be a good idea I remember " anytime you want to go back to drinking your misery will be refunded in full"

[@TasdazDownunder]

She's a bit of a hard task master the old grog. Good luck on your journey!

[@MichaelHeaton-ug5ex]

I quit december 5 94 .when i see you , it's like I'm looking in the mirror. One drink and im finished.

[@James-b7p2k]

Why did you quit that day had something happened in drink what made you say enough was enough

[@jimsauer2453]

I’m 70 days sober. I quit 25 years ago and was doing well then went out and had a light beer and it ruined me. I know that if I have a drink it will put me back in the drinking groove.

[@JohnJones-mz2tc]

Take a glass of water toast your drinking days ...drink the water and celebrate every moment of sobriety moving forward. Dont dramatise it any further say goodbye and be well.

[@12345questions]

You’ve got this mate. I’ve struggled with equally terrible things and beat it, therapy to root cause my desires helped immensely. Talking about it opens doors you didn’t know existed. You can do this! You’re body and mind will thank you for what you’re doing. Hobbies also helped me a lot. Best of luck with this, you can do it. One day it’ll all pass and you’ll think fuck, why did I waste so much energy on that shit… Much love bruv.

[@Gruxx42]

I know how hard quitting an addiction can be. I've never struggled with alcohol but I am addicted to nicotine from vaping and have been trying really hard to not vape. This was a great video and I wish you good luck in getting sober. If you're really struggling you should consider speaking to a doctor as they will be able to help you. If you say that AA is helping you then keep going to AA meetings. You can do this.

[@rollandjoeseph]

It may sound cliche but you're not alone..what I'm hearing in your dialog is denial, shamefulness, regret , disbelieve , and doubt sadly. Im 2 1/2 yrs sober and like you said, i feel like a better person mentally and physically. The brain fog from the "drinkers brain" is evident in this , no suprise . All i can suggest is change your routines, find out the why's too. Keep working out and take up some other hobbies that occupy your mind and body. Lastly, get pissed at alcohol for what its done , stolen time,health,money etc. These things keeps me focused . Good luck and try not to beat yourself up too much.

[@klejnotnilu560]

good luck fella

[@pharaon.lovechile]

Day one tomorrow for me, it’s an important day to me. Going one year.

[@JimmyTwothumbs]

This is repeating itself. Can’t you see that. I’m an alcoholic as well. Let me tell you my story. Started out on beer and wine, then moved into whiskey, then beard you couldn’t smell vodka. During the progression, it started small, then at the end grew to a handle everyday. No breaks for a decade. Multiple hospital stays, multiple rehabs. I’m not your typical Alcoholic. I have a really good job, am comfortably financially, I have a family. I would wake up with horrible tremors, and vomiting bile. All this from someone who lifted weights and ran nearly everyday. Impossible, right? This is the truth. I would have my drink in the morning a small one during the day, and handle my business. Rinse and repeat everyday. More estrangement from My wife and children. On and on. Ended up in jail, not for dwi, but for assault in my brother in law. Rehab stays-I stared at boogers on a wall in a filthy establishment-3 times. Detoxed on crappy phenobarbitol. Got sober. Started again after 2 weeks everytime. Hospital took me in twice when I had pancreatitis. At the end, they would give me 2 mg of Ativan, and send me on my way. One time I walked through a sloppy field to get home. All and all I didn’t lose anything. I’m in tip top shape. It has been rough, but I have been sober for 11 years. Repaired everything. I’m now nearly 50, and am doing my best. Sometimes I fail at life. But I fail……sober. When I quit, it wasn’t because of pressure, or I was forced. I was just tired. Tired of the pattern. You will be too one day. Careful though, we are not guaranteed tomorrow. I do go to AA. I have done the steps many times. I’m doing them again. I go to church, and keep my head down, and plow through. You can too. I’m not special. I just got trapped in the progressive disease.

[@AndrewMagic-t1z]

William Porter also has videos on KZbin

[@kaavest]

Some q 10 /sink zelen in the bottom and watervagon i think is good effect, because you go to the gym and if fokus on that positive interst at the gym, you are on track again. Have a good summer from Norway=)

[@abcd-vq8ez]

hope it all goes well

[@kyrgyzstanification]

When you're young or youngish, it's easy to slip. When you're in your late 50's with cirrhosis, and filled with self-loathing and fear of destroying your body and mind even more, like me, staying away from the bottle is easy peasy. Life is good. Get dry awhile and you'll see. Good luck to everyone who is suffering from this shitty disease.

[@dottodot4437]

you have the awareness, and you are spot on with the 20/80. I'd go as far as to say 5/95 as the fun of drinking is just an illusion.

[@paul8612]

It is a struggle. I'm going through it too, I understand where you are coming from; but I had to take a point off for the "Later Potater" with salute. That's rock bottom, right there soldier 😉.

[@cassidyzoellner5800]

Go to a meeting now…not tomorrow.

[@AndrewMagic-t1z]

Hello Adam, you should buy the book Alcohol Explained by William Porter. I loved your video. It shows the misery cycle of alcohol. You have been very honest. I’m off alcohol 9 months and can relate to the misery cycle of waking up at 2am. You can do this and life will be so much better for you…..Andrew

[@5022asmr4life]

Don't beat yourself up, it's not beneficial. At this point set aside the mistakes you have made, concentrate on the positives you can make today. One day at a time.

[@hypnotechno]

how are you now dude?

[@naomipurdy7045]

❤

[@dottodot4437]

Get back to that gym of an evening dude, a good way to fill the evejings and help with temptation.

[@Ah__ah__ah__ah.]

truly all i see in all of us struggling with booze is we need community a fun things to do with humans and capitalism and work as it currently is simply doesn't allow it :( it is simply cruel and i pray future generations will have a happier kinder world and will not struggle very much or at all with substances that let you escape and ignore the suffering because it simply won't be there at the current level kudos on giving it another go i don't give a fuck you slipped up for a while what matters is ur trying and there is a try its not just all do or do not peace

[@frankmulvaney6457]

Try the switch method.

[@GiuseppeBasile]

Good luck with your journey (I wish i knew your name here) to sobriety. To be honest I noticed you have cleared your throat constantly in other uploads which I was assuming was some sort of reflux from excessive alcohol consumption. From my experience alcohol and moderation dont mix, you’re either all in or nothing at all. Again good luck, new sub to your channel and really enjoying your content.

[@iloveloam276]

6 years for me been there done it. Take it minute by minute. Just don't drink. You can never, ever drink again. If you are not committed from the start of quitting, you may aswell not bother. Total abstinence is the only way. Just stop. It will only get worse, don't talk yourself into drinking. You are an alcoholic, don't drink or it will get worse. These are the hard facts. Try to shift your life onto something else, totally commit to somethings else. Personally, stop talking about it, stop drinking move on. Its done. Its very very hard but every minute away from booze is freedom. It does get easier. life moves on, your body moves on. Your relationship with drink will change and time will heal.

[@ccxfrank109]

im 158 days sober and..... welp i never liked living.

[@bruno12_3]

Try 90 and 90 don’t leave it till ya loose everything you love and own 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻📕📕 get to a meeting today mate

[@CoolV3gan]

I will not drink with you today! From Canada 🇨🇦 chin up. Maybe a 12 step meeting? They help me. ❤

[@ananda_miaoyin]

No matter the drug of choice, we all want freedom. Meditate. Study the Dharma. You came here for a reason. I am drinking a nice IPA while watching this. Yeah.

[@brianjenkins5973]

Good luck m8. When people talk about alcohol it just makes me want to drink more!! How fucked is that!? 😥😵. Do you have wife and kids for surport?

[@karenblack4702]

I stopped 3 years 7 months ago , not touched any since . I know if I do it will all start again , mayb quickly , mayb creeping but it will ! It's the way it is , on the whole for ' problem drinkers ' ' alcoholics ' ! Stop the bullshit , b honest , admit u can't.' Aa ' , not entirely my bag but u can get some stuff outta of it , but some of it is not for me , you'll b ok , just find your way x 😅

[@eudisd]

I thought you were David Hater for a second 🤣

[@masonrudolph3787]

you can do it

[@MegaPaulm]

You don’t realise how unwell you are

[@thekingspanttree8495]

I'm glad complete strangers are here to tell me how I'm feeling.

[@davidweaver4882]

I we why u drank .U r an Absolute BORE !!!!

[@thekingspanttree8495]

@@davidweaver4882 English, Motherfucker, do you speak it?!!

[@mattmoose1]

So, what do you want? Absolution? A little kissy on the forehead? Tell you you’re really a good little guy underneath it all? Guess what pal, quitting drinking is not hard. You don’t really want to. You know you should, it’s bad for ya, you feel shitty all the time, etc., etc. when you really , really don’t like it anymore you will.

[@Rolfus]

Also, do you have Discord?

[@thekingspanttree8495]

I do have Discord.

[@Rolfus]

@@thekingspanttree8495 I have a link in my videos, fuck knows if it works 😆

[@thekingspanttree8495]

My Discord handle is The Adam Person.

[@PhunkenHungry]

New Recruit 😂😂😂