HE COULDN'T STOP DRINKING... Even When His Organs Were Failing | Surviver Testimonies (Ep. 3)

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My Story
My name is Noah and on May 18 2011, I had a rare reaction to a medication called VIVITROL and consequently, spiraled into a suicidal depression with depersonalization and anxiety. I lost 25 lbs in 4 weeks and was in full panic or near panic for 8 weeks straight mixed with the darkest most painful depression I cold have ever imagined. I immediately could not work and had to move in with my parents who, along with many siblings and friends, had to watch me 24/7 as I was a danger to myself. Eventually I was hospitalized in the Psych Ward for a week. Getting through each day seemed truly unbearable and I knew I would surely die. I have been put on many many different doctor prescribed SSRI's SNRI's Tricyclics, mood stabilizers, anti-psychotics, holistic meds, acupuncture and even a form of shock therapy called RTMS. I barely saw any improvement in my condition for a full year. It was decided I had treatment resistant depression and I spent nearly every moment in tears. Weeks after starting my newest round of medications (Seroquel & Nortryptaline) as a last ditch effort, I had my blood drawn for possible hormone imbalances and my Testosterone levels came back 200 ng/Dl and 150 ng/Dl. The average 25 year old male has 750 ng/Dl. With this discovery I had an explanation as to why I was not getting better and why I might be so so sick. The symptoms of Low T are very similar to those of major depression. I started legally prescribed testosterone replacement therapy soon after and have been checking in with the world and documenting my experience with treatment as well as giving my insight and perspective on various topics of mental health. I am blessed to say that I have slowly, over the last 6 years, been improving and becoming more stable which I never thought to be possible. My low T manifested itself in the form of Major depression, anxiety, and depersonalization/ derealization for over a year. Treating my low testosterone has been 1 HUGE part of the puzzle but I have had to continue to work hard to hold on to my mental stability with many set backs. Gaining some mental stability back is nothing short of a miracle as I was near death for what felt like forever. I do not consider myself to be totally healed yet but I am closer now then ever before and aim to use what I have been through to help or at least offer support to others in need I was able to successfully come off my Seroquel and Pamelor.
I work out all the time as a part of my mental health recovery!!! Weight training and all kinds of cardio rule much of my free time and I also share this on my channel.
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[@bignoknow]

NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO? Book an appointment with me. bignoknowllc.setmore.com/noah-thomas. This also helps support my family and I greatly appreciate that.

[@Gerardop19962]

I can relate to this guy my eyes where turning yellow, I was throwing up black stuff, dark urine was literally drinking a liter of vodka a day luckily I was one of the lucky ones and got sober and I’m thankful it wasn’t cirrhosis it was alcohol hepatitis 🙏

[@jordangrice3565]

I'm two months sober. It was killing me. Hangovers were lasting a week and I could bairly leave my bed. Fk booze. Working out again and eating clean. Loving it 💯👌🏼

[@slowjamcdub]

💪🏻🇺🇸💪🏻🇺🇸💪🏻🇺🇸

[@Artoootube]

Keep it going!

[@Zx-ln1lk]

Brilliant keep it up two months is brilliant, I’m on day six now , I can totally relate to your hangover symptoms, as I would stay in bed for two days after a session

[@JesusRodriguez-zc2bg]

What hangover can last over Three days that's insane and congratulations

[@hobo5113]

Keep it up. I’m doing the same got 5 mouths

[@Fast-e-Learning]

9 months sober, thank you God and all those in my life!

[@slowjamcdub]

🙏✝️🙏

[@braulindisla-elburrodelaba5361]

Am one year sober now

[@5thdimension954]

Awesome! Congratulations! 0:54 You never have to do that first year again.

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

💜

[@braulindisla-elburrodelaba5361]

@@5thdimension954 thanks

[@Jimmylimmy3939]

Amazing! I’m 9 days in on my journey

[@braulindisla-elburrodelaba5361]

@Jimmylimmy3939 keep it up you will get there

[@laurierichey137]

Was just diagnosed with CKD and CVD. I'm stage 3 and from my understanding CVD progresses CKD more rapidly. I don't know how much more rapidly though I am sober these days by Gods grace.

[@bignoknow]

Praying for you. Let’s stick together.

[@johnfernandez2060]

I’m 2 days sober

[@liberty5069]

Great! Stay with it man, because you will feel much better soon.

[@purpleraindrops4132]

Right there with you. We got this ❤

[@src5769]

Get help from a therapist to continue with recovery.

[@Beezybayb]

How are u doing? I pray to god that he covers u and keeps giving u the strength to stay sober

[@teresarn1965]

I am 1 day

[@likewise4gaming]

I’m 6 years sober. I can sympathize with this guy because I hit rock bottom right before quitting for good. I’m only 5’9 and managed to get up to 230 lbs. I was hospitalized with acute pancreatitis and was told I had fatty liver. Luckily the doctor told me both things were reversible, so I started weening myself off the next few weeks. Then dedicated my life to the health and fitness lifestyle ever since.

[@wabbit6653]

Im 5 ft 7 230 lbs 😢

[@tserv9280]

@@wabbit6653 I'm 5'4" 240

[@likewise4gaming]

@@wabbit6653 It’s all good man. Hit the gym and start eating healthy. I finally got back into shape at 45 years old. It’s never too late.

[@RedLightsGreenLights]

Thanks for the story, glad your doing well.

[@jcramirez77]

@@likewise4gamingi was told of distended pancreas and fatty liver too, been sober for months, any update for you? did fatty liver mess with your glucose levels?

[@AlexandreWastable]

46 days sober here. Thank you Noah and Doug for this interview. Wishing you both the best !

[@bignoknow]

46 days is amazing!

[@Doug_Scott]

Congrats on your sobriety Alexandre, proud of you!

[@laurazessi1852]

Hang in there my sisters dead because she couldn’t stop and believe me she didn’t think it was that bad yet! Please don’t let the alcohol win you deserve life and to live

[@teresahunt5521]

Happy and sober and back to lifting and biking. Still paying off ICU bills. My 2 year breathalyzer comes off next week. 🎉

[@billdoty6438]

Great work, I’m 17 years sober. Paying off ICU bills because of your drinking? Keep up good work!

[@roadhousepress]

38 years sober- I keep participating in my own recovery by keeping sobriety in the number one slot. If I don’t drink or drug I can not get drunk. No matter what. Even if I want to drink I do not have to because I have a fellowship to lean on. Clearing up my wreckage helped me to manage life sober a day at a time - a situation at a time.

[@scottfinnie.copisamajordf.5758]

AA. is just drama

[@hobo5113]

Fellowship helps me too. 5 months sober. Keep it up.

[@bernadettemchugh6410]

Well done! Brilliant! ❤

[@TrevorEst1994]

I'm happy you made it back my brother Doug. we all deserve all the chances it takes ❤

[@liamlynch2115]

My step father drank himself to death from liver cirrhosis. My mom drank and smoked daily, ended up dying of throat cancer. My brother had to check himself into alcohol rehab once. My dad wasn’t good at stopping once he started drinking. I am lucky to be alive and not in prison given how I was on alcohol. Don’t drink much nowadays in my early 40s. SSRIs and having kids helped me kick it.

[@Meemeeseecoo]

SSRI’s help a ton with alcohol. I have a glass of wine with dinner but that’s about it, no desire to drink much more.

[@liamlynch2115]

@@dg9015 Sertraline

[@bernadettemchugh6410]

Brilliant!❤

[@imveryhungry112]

You are amazing.

[@carolmiller6487]

This man is an inspiration. I got cirrhosis from undiagnosed Hep C from a blood transfusion in 1989 when I had complications after I delivered my twins. They don’t start testing for Hep C until after 1990. I freaked out because I was already dealing with dialysis for acute kidney injury. I stopped eating,or sleeping. The anxiety was real. This man has given hope and inspiration and motivation to buck up and take care of myself. I follow Doug’s post all the time.

[@Zakkujennasei]

Did you end up getting your cirrhosis treated, and Hepititis C cured for both you and ur twins?

[@alexandrapetukat1038]

Thank you very much for your Channel Noah !! I was 23 sober, from when l was 21 til 44. Then I started again and can’t stay sober for a longer time; kind of nightmare. Thank you so much for the story I have heard today from your guest!! It’s so touching and so helpful !! Channels like yours and people like your guest today, I’m hanging on and it’s so calming, even if I’m not sober yet. Thanks Thanks Thanks!!!!! ( sorry for my English, I’m from Berlin Germany)

[@ChristinaUniverse-lq1ex]

I'm learning a lot about alcoholism lately.Thank you Noah and your all your guests for your very informative channel.thank you for being so open and helpful.I've brought up my friend before who's 55 and a chronic alcoholic, his body is forcing him to stop drinking.he hasn't eaten in 2 days and his guts suddenly expanded quickly and he gained maybe 15 pounds which he blamed on the food he was eating at work.hes already had blood clots in his spleen and kidney cysts amongst other things.he really needs to go to the hospital NOW and won't go.i don't know what to do.i had a bit of problem drinking before, although I ended up with acute pancreatitis and stopped.i had only drank for 6 months and was 40 years old.ive seen people with way worse, shakes, DT's, DWI,DEATH! and I didn't want to get that way because I already had 3 liver tumors and didn't yet know they were cancerous.alcohol didn't cause them as they couldn't have gotten so big in 6 months, instead it was due to my old job and chemical exposure.i keep playing him your videos and those from other channels.Mike is one of my best friends and if anyone has any advice on how he can possibly be nudged in a better direction, please tell me! I just lost another of my best friends I've known for almost 30 years and 5 days later my great aunt passed away.I have ONE blood relative left as I have an extremely rare Romainian last name and there's only 41 of us on the planet,so my entire known family is dead except 1 and now most of my friends so I have almost no support system myself so I try to help others,yet I need help as well.sorry for the long reply, I really don't want to lose anyone else,at least not for awhile 🙏to everyone.🙂

[@bernadettemchugh6410]

Bless you❤ God loves you so much.💕

[@baileycrosbie8884]

Four days sober and been watching all these videos before hand and during 😊 thanks Noah! And thanks for your story

[@chuachua-hj9zd]

Can we give credit to the interviewer? He is relatable and encouraging

[@imveryhungry112]

I need the encouragement, I am destroying myself

[@Thesolarmisfit]

1 week sober today. Alcohol was killing my body and mental health. I was blacking out, taking days up to a week to recover from a hangover... Alcohol should have more labels on it, its the worst drug and caused me so much misery in my life. I depended on it just to function and i was lying to myself. If youre out there battling this addiction, stay strong...after the first week of withdrawals you should start feeling better, stay hydrated, eat fruit, smooties and if u get an urge, just think about how crappy u would feel after drinking.

[@maiyathomas8050]

Bravo Doug ! It took so much courage and willingness to be vulnerable to share your experience, strength and hope. Thank you for being of service.🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽

[@Doug_Scott]

Thanks Maiya! See you in the gym again one of these days :)

[@john-martin]

Depression and anxiety is a very positive thing. It shows that the universe cares so much about you that it lands right on your doorstep and yells at you to make changes until you decide to make a change. It is love in the highest form, have a relationship with it, become friends with it.

[@MrFinnishbasterd]

@Arto300-yn5fv It''s true. Depression and anxiety is basically your own brain yelling at you to change.

[@JustinQuarles]

Embrace it

[@frankjamesbonarrigo7162]

I don’t agree, it’s genetic and also a product of your environment as a child during your formative years as you develop a personality. People with everything going well get clinically depressed.,it’s not situational, it can be, but by no means is the rule

[@ShovelChef]

I picked it up, watched for a minute, and then I put it down like it's radioactive. This is going to be hard, and I'm not quite ready for it.

[@Mizzlenum]

Hope you're doing well.

[@sandrachisholm2310]

Real people with real stories. Like you.

[@victoriaheath6039]

Just started watching this channel. I'm 14 years sober on the 7th July. I'm from the UK and watching these brave people reminds me of myself in many ways. My last admission to hospital my GP didn't believe I would make it alive to the hospital. My addiction was horrific and took me a years to stay sober. Too long to mention over text but it's possible and having your life dictated by alcohol is not something I would wish on anymore. Recovery is possible!! I lost my years from 25 to 30s. Had my 30th birthday in hospital having a detox 😢. I'm 46 now and my life is much more than just existing and ruled by drink. XXX

[@DigitalSoldier-yy1yl]

Wow u just spent my 35th bday in the hospital detox. Trying hard to stop drinking and gambling with my life.

[@thetotaldepravity]

I was a four-day-a-week binge drinker, maybe 12 to 15 bottles of wine (often whisky or beer instead, at least a bottle of whisky a night, often much more, or crazy amounts of beer) for many years, decades. I was hospitalized with booze when I was just 12. I drank to blackout but I wasn't a violent drunk. I self-harmed, sometimes severely, but never hurt others in that kind of way. Still, lots of boozing scars on my body from accidents. I have four parents, two bio, two I grew up with. The mom and the dad on both sides died young from liver cirrhosis. I decided to become an opiate adddict when I was young, having watched one parent bloat out and die. My heroin years have me two years off booze! My mom was a very violent drunk, and extreme morning drinker, who was not functional. Watching her die, with a belly extended, her violence taken from her, was very sad, even though I resented her for beating the hell out of my for many years. Throughout my 20s and 30s and most of my 40s, I was on booze four days a week. A light day was two bottles of wine. On the weekend, I drank for many hours, using cocaine, ecstasy, sometimes opiates, often benzos, often drinking from Fridat to Sunday with not much sleeep. My whole life, even though I held down jobs, was about getting high on booze, to black out, to not be there, to not think. I looked forward to when I could start, even though I actually started on Wednesday, but as I say, I didn't think a bottle or two bottles of wine was actually drinking that much. I could polish off two bottles in a matter of two hours, and still work in the morning and exercise the next evening. I'm 50 now. I hardly drink, but take kratom. I know that's not ideal, but it helps me get through each day. I don't ever feel like drinking. I know, it could be better, but that's a decision I made. My life improved improved. I get regular health checks. Strangely, I was always fussy about my health. I'd drink from morning until night, take two ecstasy pills, a gram of coke, maybe come down with some heroin or benzos, and yet I refused to put paracetamol in my body or eat food that comes in colorful packets and has tons of chemicals in it. When I finally decided I had to stop, after joining the British Liver Foundation forum (excellent support, and God, some people get sick very fast from boozing, not even close to extreme boozing), I got my liver checked, bloods and scans). I don't know how, but it was not very scarred at all, although very fatty. Looking at this video, I think the fact that because of my booze and drug addictions, I tried to eat really well, and I could still exercise on Mon, Tues, Wed, and Thurs, I may have helped my body. Still, past 40, the booze anxiety got so bad things went very wrong, and I ended up in a bad place. I do believe, though, that eating well and exercising as much as possible helped me survive. I didn't ever, not ever, take a week off from being a kid to being 45. Maybe I just got lucky, or maybe my drinking will still come back to bite me. It might still kill me, but I feel well right now. I don't advise people to take kratom to stop drinking, but I know millions of people have done that. If it is killing you and you can't stop, if you've tried to stop, maybe consider taking some. Do your research, see what it does to your mind and body. If you can function, and still can't stop drinking, try and eat well and try and go for walks as often as you can. Even with a nasty hangover, walking is usually possible. Good luck. Also, consider the British Liver Foundation website. The people on there are really, really helpful and supportive.

[@sodiumlights]

Flipping heck, sounds like you really went to hell and back. Good to read ya on the right track with minimum damage.

[@_.Sparky._]

Such an incredible story. Thank you so much for sharing. I can just imagine waking up with that immense weight of shame, hiding, and guilt lifted off your chest, and just being able to take a big deep clean breath of truth. Amazing wishing you all the luck in the world.

[@bc913]

I relapsed after 3 years. It's been tough, but not going to let it get to me. Back to sobriety after a detour.

[@Herefortheballoons]

5 months sober! Thank you lord! For giving me the strength and never leaving me

[@williegilligan2661]

Thank you!! You have given me the motovation to cut back my occasional drinking before it becomes a problem.

[@MrROTD]

Heavy drinker for years 7 days sober now, first two days were hell even with medical help, now I'm so much better already it's like a weight is off my shoulders.

[@Laura-sj2es]

thank you for this honest interview. I feel so related, had gastric sleeve surgery, and changed food for alcohol. Now my liver is starting to give signs and its scary

[@Doug_Scott]

Thanks for sharing Laura. Hoping for the best for you.

[@imveryhungry112]

This is happening to me now. I'm 42. Wish me luck brothers.

[@markmather782]

Thanks for sharing.. I need help. I’m drinking 7-8 tall White Claws daily. Feeling terrible, sleeping terrible. Low self esteem. Please pray

[@bignoknow]

I was in the same boat just 5 months ago. 12-14 drinks every single day and sometimes more. I was truly miserable. Thankfully I asked for help and while it was not easy in the beginning it’s been worth it. My life is wildly better now and I owe it all to sobriety and recovery work. YOU CAN DO IT.

[@markmather782]

@@bignoknow hey Noah, I’m a huge fan of your KZbin channel. You’re a great communicator. I’m 61, I had stopped drinking 2006-2018, made a mistake. 1 beer turned into daily 12 packs with in 2 months. I lost a great paying job because of my drinking a year ago. I was forced to retire or lose everything. Struggling to hang onto the new job because drinking is interfering. Appreciate you buddy!

[@janeeden919]

Good luck ❤

[@bentonja668]

You are drinking poison. Why? Once I figured out why I was drinking poison I was able to stop drinking, most likely for good. I don't count time but it's been around 1.5 years.

[@slowjamcdub]

Prayer bro! Yeah bro. I feel you. We have all messed up and done something wrong. Don’t feel sad, because there is hope. All us humans have sinned. God is real and He Loves You. Jesus is the Son of God he died on the cross for all of our sins, he was buried and he rose again. He is alive forever more. Believe on him and have everlasting life. When I die I will be with him forever. If you don't believe in him before you die, when you die you will burn in hell forever. Please believe on him before it's Eternally to late. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. Jesus the Son of God is the only way to heaven. How are you doing now..?

[@src5769]

As the mother of a 48 yr old alcoholic who's been drinking for 30 years, I never thought about the issues being the main cause, and not the alcohol itself. I just thought if the alcohol would go away, everything would be fine. My son needs some major help mentally from the past.

[@Gerardop19962]

Very emotional video, I can relate I’m only 27 but I dranked until I passed out and waking up at 3 am shaking needing another drink.. finally went to the hospital because I couldn’t stop throwing up based on the doctors I might had early cirrhosis because my liver enzymes were in the 500s I thought my life was over 😢 went to rehab and have been sober for 6 months now, I recently had more blood work and ultrasound I only had alcohol hepatitis so no cirrhosis thank god 🙏🙏🙏

[@bignoknow]

Congrats on 6 months. Glad you’re ok physically and I hope you’re healing emotionally. We are in this together I promise.

[@dextmorgan8897]

I deal with health anxiety daily. I just had my appt with my Hepotologist yesterday for my MELD score. I have been sober for 10 years now. I had liver failure at 19 and am currently 37 now. Its been a long journey and i can empathize with anyone who goes through what we do daily. The convo i had with my doctor yesterday wasnt really one i was prepared for. She shot it straight out of a cannon and said " I want you to be aware that its not a matter of if we do a liver transplant its when, even if you are eating healthy and sober your liver will never recover" On the same not im not sick sick right now my MELD score returned at around 17 so i have a little time but its alot to process.

[@Nickisnostalgia]

So difficult for you to get that news after 10 years sober. I hope that you will come out of the treatment and transplant stronger and feeling much better

[@moose9410]

I'm 6 weeks sober (with ONE slip up during, 4 beers). I will continue this journey. edit: I want recovery, I am sober but I dont have a recovery plan....I am going to start going to AA meetings, theres a clubhouse 2 miles from my house. I'm gonna do that. I am 33 years old, with a wife and 3 kids. i thought selfishly, that my kids could "make" me sober, just being a dad.. It didnt work. My wife is supportive of me being sober, but that's all. I dont have anyone else to lean on! i have no friends in alcohol sobriety to lean on. I don't have any friends actually. I go to work and come home, I do not have a social life. But that's because I choose not to. Probably a good thing because a lot of guys at work go out to bars and stuff. I want to be sober. I don't know why I drank after 6 weeks sober, just last night, but I did. I was too cocky. I am not sure what to do now. LIke I said, I have an AA place right down the street. I might go there and talk to those guys.

[@muiresuilgorm3452]

Just start again. One day at a time. Six weeks is great. Try AA. It's not for everyone, but it can be very helpful. This is a process.

[@sirdanoman]

Please go. I was resistant to AA because of the religious overtone. But that was ego and resistance on my part. It ended up being key in getting me sober and keeping me sober.

[@bernadettemchugh6410]

All the very best!

[@patpeifer7871]

Thanks to Doug for sharing his story. This was an excellent interview.

[@hildyboo]

Thank You for sharing your incredible story. Congratulations on surviving and thriving!!!

[@JimmyLi-wj1hx]

I was an alcoholic rehab and detox then iv drugs. Looking back it was just so pathetic- sucking down a bottle and the drugs. Just the disgust I have for what I did. I got sober with methadone but the 12 steps just forced me deeper into self hatred and I had to take control of my own life to get sober. It was a rough 10 year addiction but once you stop getting babied and take control you’ll break the addiction

[@jennyrosd2003]

I decided one day to quit. Its been empowering. Almost a year. I love this new way of living. I had to take someone to 12 step meetings during a dui aftermath he had to complete. I sat in with him. I'm sure those meetings work for some and im sure the support is helpful but it seemed like an endless loop! A dark and sorrowful trap of listening to the rehash of people's misery. I wanted to pop the lid off the building and set them free. Move on and live! I'm so grateful I was able to happily quit and start living my real life.

[@Unclephilip09]

My first month sober, I feel great!❤️

[@stevehawkins4301]

Mee too. I quit may 23rd. I turn 54 today. I'll be honest I wasn't a everyday nor every week drinker. I was a binger.i drive trucks over the road so when I get a few days off??? ITS ON!!! LOL. REALIZED I WAS BEING WATCHED by some 3 letter agency believe it or not , the booze made them easier to spot. ALWAYS IN BARS . Quit drinking, no bars, lol no feds! See how easy that was.

[@mindpower6460]

These are very engaging. Been following you for since 2018. Awesome content! 🤟👏

[@tomaszdmyterko4564]

This conversation was extremely thought provoking. Sometimes this is exactly what you need to hear before you seek help because addiction can drag you through the mud. Thank you to the both of you

[@petuniagranny2758]

My brother left us 2 weeks ago. He was both physically ill with a disease, and an alcoholic. In the end, his body lost the battle. He left behind a very devastated mother, and he left me. Truthfully we felt he left us long ago, but we never stopped praying and hoping. Mom worked so hard to help him, but nothing she did could keep him sober.

[@bignoknow]

Rest his soul and may you find peace. I’m one of the fortunes ones to be sober for today. I feared I’d never stop and it scared me.

[@sachink3261]

[6/20/24] Today is my first day sober from alcohol. Quit vaping nicotine as well. I hope to revisit this comment in the future.

[@Jay-zx5hx]

How you doing bro?

[@provost5752]

202 days sober and I havent looked back thanks to God.

[@andyk6230]

I was there, dr said 2 days to live now im 2 years recovered! Fighting fit, thanks for sharing ❤

[@Annsunshine30]

I got divorced when my kids had grown up. And I got nothing but support from them! My exhusband and me have been friends all the time, without any problems!

[@Nurr0]

Another fantastic episode, thank you. I hope you do continue to do these sincere stories. I also love seeing this from men, there's so much horrible toxic culture out there it's great to hear dudes talking about addiction, recovery, psychological struggles, feelings and healthy living in a way that's actually positive and constructive.

[@braulindisla-elburrodelaba5361]

Addiction is not easy

[@brynnbriley4180]

Agreed. But I hope YOU are doing good man.🤘💯🫡🙏

[@braulindisla-elburrodelaba5361]

@@brynnbriley4180 thanks

[@seansupplee7116]

2 and a half years sober ! Still dealing with bad anxiety ! Was hoping it would of subsided by now! 😢

[@josefadams647]

Get therapy. It’s not cause your weak. It’s how to respond to what you’re feeling and help you become self aware. Finding a good therapist is half the work. You got this and have a good support group!

[@kyleharry6758]

Bought a couple beers today and decided not to drink them after watching a few of these. Thanks for the videos

[@justmadeit2]

I definitely think there is something in a persons body chemistry that lets them drink more or be addicted. I’m 49 and no matter how many times I went to the pub in the past I never developed a tolerance to alcohol or craved it or had a large capacity for it, yet my brother has had cravings for alcohol and could drink more. I do think there something in a persons body chemistry that means they have a higher tolerance and can be addicted more

[@saraivatoledo1842]

You´re drinking sociably/recreationally ... on the other hand, addiction,ALWAYS comes with a huge element of escapism.

[@justmadeit2]

@@saraivatoledo1842 Oh believe me, i struggle with horrible depressions so there’s every reason for me to seek escape, I just didn’t have the tolerance to alcohol nor could ever deal with the hangovers

[@alexandramather7071]

Thank you Doug for your profound testimony 🙏 Congratulations on your sobriety journey. You’re a superhero for sharing with all of us so deeply. You’re lovely and I wish you all the best ❤

[@isabellajanelee]

I think people don’t ask for help because they know they are going to have to stop and that scares them more than anything.

[@DanSarbz]

65 days sober!!!

[@bignoknow]

Hell ya.

[@Lisa_RNHealthHub]

Thank you for sharing, Doug ❤❤❤

[@CheesusSVT]

Thank you so much for this video...! ❤ There is just not enough awareness out there anymore... ❤

[@silviahoffmann158]

17 days 10 hrs Love being able to pick up and go anywhere, anytime

[@werdism]

2 years no drink in Aug! Best decision I ever made!

[@bignoknow]

Heck yes!

[@Zergoun]

Great interview, strong life story, wish you the best, Doug... Fun fact - sign on the box leading to Noah crotch telling 20 inch here :)

[@chnalvr]

I find these stories to be very inspiring and informative, but they also make me think about all of the other family members who have their stories, wounds, lost opportunities and healing work to do too, and I hope they are on that path, getting help as well.

[@MR-dp9vx]

Yes, alcohol abuse is indeed one of the side effects of bariatric surgery… dealing with that myself and my children lost an aunt to cirrhoses due to alcohol abuse after her bypass. She was not a drinker at all prior to the surgery

[@charmainepriestman915]

Congratulations to everyone who is sober well done ❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 Sending lots and lots of love to anyone deep in addiction right now the struggle is very real!!❤❤❤

[@Jake1oo1]

Great interview, I can relate to this gentlemen, been drinking since 2001 and am currently up to 12-16 beers daily. Quitting today, it's hard to beat this addiction :)

[@tgerule]

Love you Doug!! Transformation is utterly insane

[@samusvikerness661]

That’s crazy about the alcohol releasing something in your brain that makes it seem like a warm embrace from a friend. I think all drugs can seem like this even cigarettes, but they probably don’t release that same feeling in your brain. Crystal is like some crazy chick you shouldn’t have messed with but damn she was hard to leave behind.

[@freestaterevolution]

I'm dying.😢 thank you for this video.

[@charmainepriestman915]

❤❤❤❤ I'm so sorry

[@bernadettemchugh6410]

God bless you. Ask Jesus to help you.

[@CMoore8539]

Thank you Noah! His story is intense. Bless his heart.❤

[@BEACHDUDE71]

Only people can change themselves, my Dad is going to be 87 and still smokes, he's had 5 strokes and emphysema and uses a walker

[@THUGLOVEJEROME]

Your kid is a rockstar for that! Glad to see you doing well

[@paulaphillips1550]

If I wasn't drinking I was planning my next drink, I would hide alcohol and feel very pleased with myself thinking I was fooling everyone. Alcohol became my best friend and my worse enemy, thanks to AA im now sober. Stopped going to meetings after sixteen years and I drank, sober 14 months and feeling good.....

[@bignoknow]

I appreciate you sharing this. One day at a time.

[@Slap_it_in]

Good job on the 1 year.... don't give up. Don't ever drink again my friend.

[@Esheezy69]

I like this content Noah

[@premiertrainingFL]

What’s so insane about alcohol addiction is literally the insanity of it. The horrible condition you’ll accept for yourself, by the time you really realize you’re f*cked it’s almost too late. You wake up like ground hogs day, the horrific anxiety starts, and you better find a drink or you’ll be completely non productive, dysfunctional, but the drink is what got you there in the first place, but there’s no other way but to chase it or get into a rehab immediately. I am almost 3 years sober, I knew I would die, I was dying, in more than one way. I thank god every day I got help, and I kept doing the work, fortunately I didn’t lose my wife and two kids. I’ve never seen a darkness so deep. If you need help, may you seek it and keep going.

[@Mid-TierBrad]

I stopped drinking as soon as my binges resulted in gastritis. My hangovers started including stomach pain... which prompted me to do some research. Turned out the excess alcohol was inflaming the lining of my digestive system (i.e. alcoholic gastritis). That was the warning sign telling me that enough was enough, and that continuing drinking would only make ir worse, and eventually impact other organs. That simply scared me straight, and was all I needed to know that ingesting this literal poison is simply insanity. Feel bad for this guy ending up in the hospital like that.

[@toostinichols5260]

Incredible testimony...❤

[@naomibeery8098]

Unfortunately so many people these days have a fatty liver and can see how dangerous it must have been to trade food addiction for alcohol. I'm so glad that I was able to quit drinking as soon as I learned that my liver was fatty. 2 monthes so far and it's so nice to not think about it. Made a deal with God and I believe that's what's made it so much easier.

[@xr1cyclone262]

If I can work everyday for a month I know I could quit. Right now I can go four days without drinking but the 1 day off I have I can keep myself as busy as I want but I still fall for it. I know I need to quit and I have aged the most in the past 3 years because of it.

[@martinlacouline2049]

I just got out of the hospital 3 days ago (i was there for 11 days) for a 22nd acute pancreatitis in 15 years, which is chronic by now, i had a feeding tube for 4 days, 10 years into my cirrhosis also and it still didn't freak me out enough because i drank 24 beers again tonight.😔It adds up to 21 days at the hospital in just 2 months...I'm worried for my life at this point. Congrats to everybody in the comments that stay sober. It helped to hear you guys tonight. thx

[@bignoknow]

I appreciate your honesty. Rehab was beneficial for me and now 12 step program every day helps keep me sober. Wishing you strength

[@Nickisnostalgia]

I hope that you try again and get feeling strong and healthy

[@martinlacouline2049]

@@Nickisnostalgia thx

[@martinlacouline2049]

@@bignoknow thx. keep up your good work

[@JJ-eb8eu]

How you doing now?

[@perpetualmotion357]

As a recovering opiate addict, I always noticed it was easier for me to quit while still keeping some around. This has been the case with everything I've been addicted with including cigs. It was always harder on me mentally when I knew I ran out of something. The withdrawals seemed to be worse when I knew I had nothing on me. This includes even having the money to go get some. When I was broke it was just easier to accept not anticipating my phone to go off every 5 minutes hoping I was able to go score. The scoring process is an entirely different animal when it comes to the headache of being an addict.

[@prettyhandsasmr_]

You look great Noah. Healthy and bright eyed! Loved this podcast/discussion here it was very insightful and I am happy he came around eventually.

[@andrewslat7283]

Yeah. I gotta stop.

[@psyclotronxx3083]

I watched the whole thing. Great decent men. Thank you!

[@Jerry-zx7rf]

he was lucky to have survived he must have cirrhosis? i would like to hear his continue recovery and the task he may encounter on his health i was the same way i was drinking 30 packs or even a half a gallon of whiskey a day it is all good till it ain't good i landed myself in the hospital for 5 days i laid at my house for 2 days i thought i was dying of covid well it was not covid a break for 2 months then i continued to drink but gave up the whiskey the health thing was not as bad on the beer but was still there until one day instead of drinking the beer i picked up the whiskey again after a year i feel down many times which was not me i came out the bar and fell and blacked my own eye i still continued to drink i have the dark pee and the bilirubin in my urine and proteins in my urine my kidney function is down i am 3 weeks clean

[@natascha.anastasia]

Did you stop medically or cold turkey?

[@amieeight9551]

Thanks for sharing. It's a hard road. Still trying.

[@charlesr9364]

What a story...I needed to hear this

[@t.c.s.7724]

I wish the host would allow his guest more time to talk. The host interjects way too much.

[@bignoknow]

The host did indeed interject too much. It was my second time conducting an interview and I think I went in imagining a conversation it ultimately have learned it will be best to speak as thoughtful and as infrequently as possible. Just released a new interview and I think I’m learning how to do it better that’s for sure. Feedback received and noted. 🙌🏼

[@Sour809]

2 hours sober I just woke up 🫡

[@shitsugane]

6 years! 🎉

[@DavidDiamond311]

This video was very insightful and healing, i’ve been struggling on the flip side with the understanding and emotions what my partner was essentially feeling. He had severe anxiety for a couple of years he was on multiple medications for this condition , however the alcohol made him feel instant relief which we know is actually worsening the anxiety by increased the drinking. My partner passed away Jan 2021 from Liver cirrhosis at 39 years of age. He was in ICU Oct 2019 with the same acute yellow jaundice the doctor recommended a liver transplant, after 2 weeks he recovered and was discharged from hospital. Obviously with covid/ lockdown implemented the drinking started again. He had sever spells of delirium. Falling, bruising, many trips to the hospital, one thing that was strange at this time he didn’t show signs of yellow jaundice, however just heavy bruising and a pale grayish purple skin tone this was due to kidney failure and low oxygen levels and high toxicity levels in the blood. A month before his passing he was severely bleeding from his Gums, essentially having to wake up multiple time with so much blood on the pillow and bed and him choking in his sleep due to blood clotting in his throat. There is so much to still be expanded on this topic. I personally felt so helpless with his condition and to this day, like i should’ve done more to protect him, looking back how helpless he must have felt and internalizing his emotions. To those struggling seek help ask don’t deal with this on your own. Thanks for this insightful video.

[@bignoknow]

What a gut wrenching share… I’m so sorry. Thank you for being vulnerable with us.

[@RedLightsGreenLights]

Thanks for sharing your story.

[@oasisbeyond]

Great Video my dude, I can relate, 12 year's and still waiting for my story to change.

[@paulharrisonadventuregearm5457]

You can't wait..time doesn't allow. Just decide to. Replace alcohol with exercise goals. Aim to do a triathlon or another event. Get counselling..all the help you can get..but be proactive and realise life will be way better without alcohol

[@Dmushroomhunter]

Hello my name is Derek riddle and I haven't watched any of this video yet but I recognized the paracentesis immediately! Never use those bottles but I had the procedure once a week for over a year averaging 10 to 12 l a week. That was on dialysis 4 hour sessions TTS I received a liver kidney transplant Friday the 13th of October 2023. I sure don't miss lactulose😂😂

[@debswall]

Thank you for your story & motivation!

[@rossthemusicandguitarteacher]

I never got to the point of having a withdrawal... But I knew I had to probably stop or it was a matter of time. Would have a few every night even by myself.

[@jacquelineherrbach6730]

For everyone who battles this demon - God bless you all and whenever you have the urge say - I rebuke the devil in The Name of Jesus Christ - over and over again if you must - no one truly realizes how far down rabbit hole you can go and honestly ... Choose Jesus Christ ad your Lord and Savior - God bless everyone in the struggle

[@fkgoogle666]

I recently stopped drinking during the week and just save that for the weekend

[@bignoknow]

Good for you 🙌🏼

[@christianmathison1182]

I can resonate with the moving around ALL the time and never developing friends like normal people. That and always being around my dad’s military friends making drinking look cool to me. My grandpa died from alcohol and I’m sure atleast 1 of my uncles and likely all of his kids will also. Maybe even my own dad. I didn’t really drink much until probably late 20’s or so and it’s been eye opening how it’s in my DNA I think.

[@chato0571]

I heard gastric bypass can lead to alcoholism. I read it on intervention when they show facts in between scenes

[@Rihardololz]

Thanks to Keto+Fasting i quit alcohol since fears of halting my progress.

[@Jay-zx5hx]

Tell us more please, we need it.

[@Rihardololz]

@@Jay-zx5hx my diet took priority rather then alcohol and looking into it more, i wont miss it.