Bill Burr - My Journey Of Quitting Alcohol

Bill talks about his love hate relationship with alcohol, how it was affecting his life and his marriage negatively, the moment he knew it was out of control and how he was able to quit the bad habit.
Podcast name - The Pete and Sebastian Show
#billburr #mmpc

[@BillBurrUniversity]

I told myself I should stop drinking... . . . . . But I'm not going to listen to some drunk who talks to himself.

[@My-Pal-Hal]

But I ain't drunk,.. I'm just Drinking 😏 ... that's a copyright strike 😂

[@turtleanton6539]

Right😊

[@shawn2380]

That is great. I am 26 years sober and your synopsis had me laughing.

[@lens_hunter]

Im 39 and I've never had a drop of alcohol, mostly because alcoholism runs in my family and my dad and uncle were mean drunks when I was a kid. My heart goes out to anyone struggling.

[@thedethrocker8858]

Good fucking shout mate!!

[@davewordsworth1251]

Why you on here and posting? Its like saying I was never fat and watching losing weight videos....SIMP!

[@swmig19]

High five buddy 🙌🏼 I never started either ... why start now

[@evanfinch4987]

great story; are you published?

[@quick906]

You’re not missing out on anything. Good on ya.

[@CharlesRBiggs]

"I don't want to go through quitting again." Wisdom. Good word. Peace.

[@JayBigDadyCy]

Sober 18 years. I saw some other guy say he was sober a while and how boring life is. Seriously, what is the point of getting sober if you aren't going to actually live your life? Trust me I could not imagine life without alcohol. I was a light drinker, then a partier, then An all day full blown alcoholic by 24. Nothing seemed like it would ever be fun without booze. After all this time I am the complete opposite now. I cannot imagine a life with alcohol. I hope everyone out there struggling finds the help they need. It's hard life staying drunk. Especially hiding it from everyone. Takes more energy than about anything I've ever done. People convince themselves that alcohol makes things more fun. That is 100% in your head. Your mindset makes it fun. Dont be lame. Get out there and live your fucking life.

[@dragonrabbit7410]

Very well said! In 2023 I cut WAY back on my drinking and saw a noticeable improvement in just about every area of my life. So this year in March I quit all together. And honestly I’ve never been healthier or happier.

[@empireofdirt13]

🦾

[@brimstonebull]

I quit 3 years ago this September 9th, at 41 years old. I am a boring, relaxed, calm person, who gets up early and eats healthy. I’ve never felt better, but I can honestly say this life would bore the piss outta most people 😂

[@dragonrabbit7410]

@@brimstonebull lol as long as you’re happy though!

[@wasteland6961]

"its so fucking hard to quit i dont wanna go thru it again." The very thought thats kept me off alcohol for 3.5 years.

[@Zzues]

That's been my mantra since quitting smoking. That was so tough to quit, I never want to do that again.

[@kenmorrisproducer]

My wife and I quit alcohol about three and a half years ago. One of the best decisions we ever made.

[@davidrondon3454]

I've been off the poison for 4 months now. I no longer think about it 99% of the time. But every now and then I miss it a little.

[@Together707]

Next 2 months will get even easier and better. Hold the line. Haha

[@KillahBeez94]

I know its not comparable, but same for me with weed. I am off for like 2 years now and time to time i miss it, but that relationship had to end.

[@Pepespizzeria1]

Glad to hear it gets better, I can't stop thinking about it but it's been a week 😂

[@VictorMaxol]

I don't know if this helps but I had too many bad times to miss it. That said, how do people that have a great time all the time ever manage to quit? (That's not helpful, I know.)

[@allthedamagedone]

Drinking dreams are normal, watch out for that.

[@timmian85]

i started of with 2 cans of beer to help me fall asleep and ended up drinking vodka as soon as i got home from work so i could get so drunk and pass out early enough to be sober enough to drive to work the next day.

[@ashchaya7676]

It's amazing the "systems" our drunk minds come up with to keep things looking outwardly normal.

[@Amero2323]

Well 2 cans of beer and a few shots of vodka isn't that bad since you only did it that one time.

[@timmian85]

@@Amero2323 no, i started in one end and ended up the other. it was over a 3 year period.

[@My-Pal-Hal]

You started "of" ??? Have you been drinking 😂 ... and why are you still awake

[@Fabzil]

Sounds like a plan xD

[@miguelmckenzie248]

Just started my journey to sobriety for the exact same reason. I found myself getting hammered while watching movies, nightly. This typically occurred after sending my son upstairs to bed, because I needed to keep that side of me away from him. My wife gave me a reality check out of concern and it finally seeped in that what I was doing, although relatively harmless, was a path I needed to find myself off of. It's a tough road ahead, but it's time to lose the booze. More power to any and all recovering addicts out there. Keep fighting the good fight.

[@stephenbailey8476]

I quit from 91 to 2001 , I just drink a couple of beers now . Those 10 years I didnt drink at all were the most productive years of my life

[@djbryson]

You quit for 10 years and started again? That's gotta be uncommon. Care to elaborate on why you started again?

[@fireice8]

​@@djbryson Very common. You're always tempted.

[@djbryson]

@@fireice8 Yeah true,... but that's a long stretch!

[@monkeygraborange]

I love alcohol… unfortunately alcohol doesn’t love me back. I’ve been a 2 glasses of red wine and done guy for the past 30-something years.

[@amberturdcoloringbook1733]

One day sober and counting...

[@Katiekay.]

You got this!

[@normangrandy8904]

One day at a time. Its been 2 days for me.

[@bighock2886]

I quit drinking, then socializing, then having fun, then being happy, then having a relationship. It's been a magical journey.

[@coldshivery]

So you quit everything?

[@colorocko1]

I quit socializing, having fun, being happy, having a relationship but not quitting drinking.

[@AllenManor]

I'm in my 50s and have never drank alcohol. My dad drank daily and held his liquor well but if he was having a BAD day or if it was a party, he would get DRUNK. If it was a party, he'd be emotional and slurry and sentimental and if it was a bad day he'd be smashing radios and throwing kettles across the kitchen. Later he would feel bad and crush me against his 5 o'clock shadow and cry and say he was sorry. I can still smell that alcohol on his breath and his tears on my face. Kids just want to know their parents are in their right minds so all of it was awful. I never wanted to be like that. In high school my classmates would come to school on Monday and say, "Man, I got WASTED on Friday night, I was throwing up all Saturday morning, and I was hungover until Sunday night. I am NEVER going to drink again." Then the next Monday the same guy would come in with the same story. Drinking just never had any appeal for me. Just a big waste of time, money, relationships and potential.

[@colorocko1]

You learned from your dad, very good. Keep it up.

[@normangrandy8904]

This really resonates with me. I have a 4.yrr old boy and a 7 yr ild autistic boy. We lost our home and everything 3 years ago and were homeless because of black mold hidden in our new home.With no support system to help us. It took a year to get our health back and a home and start acquiring new things. For a while uear after that, everything really hit me hard. The guilt, the shame of my wife and kids having their health, home, possessions, and most of all, dignity stripped from them. Soon after we got back on our feet, i started drinking hard. I also found out i was on the spectrum with acute ptsd as my parents bullied me for being different, and adhd. So, as i started drinking so much because i wasnt in shock anymore and felt like tue worst dad and husband and man on this evil planet. I drank and cried for a year. Holding my kids and crying and apologizing and begging for their forgiveness. I probably did more harm to them than the trauma of being sick homeless and losing everything all at once. The past 8 months i have gone back to how i used to be. Might have a 6 pack in a month. Sometimes nothing. But when i was in the thick of it, there was never a time when i was drunk that i didn't have the thought of just getting black out drunk and going deep intonthe woods and not coming back. I actually felt they were better off without me. Trying to make up for it now. They have all of me now. Anyway, thats my story, and i thank you for yours!

[@AllenManor]

@@normangrandy8904 That's a rough story. It is good that you got sober. Your wife and kids are more important than anything else on this planet. Keep the focus on serving them and God and forget about yourself. God and your family are more important.

[@glennllewellyn7369]

Good man. Life is better without it. Word.

[@marcussmith4913]

im tired of feeling sick all the time.

[@toddburgess6792]

Just start noticing how enslaved it makes you. Notice how you might avoid places where you can't drink, how much planning and thought goes into the alcohol use. See how it can limit activities and can make bad memories, or make blank spots in your memory that you may, or may not, hear about later. After you see how it takes over your free will, then you ask yourself if you want to be a slave anymore. The money you'll save could go to a nice Bermuda vacation, or something. 👍

[@ashchaya7676]

@@toddburgess6792 Your first sentence "notice how enslaved it makes you" is a great summation of exactly how and why I stopped. By going that route, I have never felt the urge to do it again. I could tend bar for other people all night long with no desire to join in. I honestly feel sorry for the people who say things like "every day is a battle" and "one day at a time". I mean good for them but what a prison that must be.

[@DuskPatrol]

You can stop. You can recover and it doesn't have to be in whatever cheesy way some shitty movie or TV show made it out to be. It can be whatever you want it to be. Get help. Go to a meeting.

[@Nickelodeon81]

im sick of feeling tired all the time

[@chiefhardy6312]

@@toddburgess6792 Really great point. The alcohol becomes the night. So many things you & friends could do, except you end up sticking to the same damn shitty bars just because alcohol is a necessary part of the experience for some dumb reason

[@TimelesslyModern]

I really love how Bill has just become a better man. He overcame Boston.

[@SoFloCo-ne4rk]

Nobody overcomes Boston.

[@LHBH8]

He’s riddled with white guilt.

[@fireice8]

​@@LHBH8So he is your mom with penors?

[@Th3James]

I feel better now in my 30s than I ever did before, partly losing 285lbs and stopping drugs (Trees I grow dont count) and drinking. I was such a movie and game drinker, holy shit with all the drugs too. Miracle I survived. Props to Bill!

[@JoshuaTrinityWolf-dc4up]

My friend's mom " Norma ' would get shit faced and sing and play poker with us kids for a nickle a point. This was a step up from my mom that wouldn't talk to you or hug you even if you were dying of some kind of terminal illness. I miss Norma and her drinking may have bothered her kids but she made me smile and I loved her humor and how I won at poker ..........as she got completely smashed.

[@nosferatu122]

quit weed 1 month ago. Hope to make it same as Bill did with alcohol.

[@KillahBeez94]

You went through the worst then i feel like, for me the first 2 weeks was a nightmare. Cbd pills helped a lot.

[@My-Pal-Hal]

​@@KillahBeez94 That's Right 👍 Fight your booze addiction with Beer 😂 Yeah it's tough. And CBD has it's uses too. Glad people are looking into them. But many CBD products STILL, have the THC in them. Especially since it's a less than monitored market. So good luck my friend 👍 Just know my joke, isn't a joke. They just want your money.

[@28russ]

Good on ya man. I was a f'kin weedaholic for like 28yrs but then I dunno why, but it started makin me anxious asf and go half crazy. There were some extenuating circumstances with some speed, eccy's and eventually some meth but that was like 6 or 7 years ago. It was mostly just for partying but I binged pretty hard there for about 6 months to a year but then gave that crap up without even thinkin about it, but maybe it messed my brain up a bit🤷‍♂ And then my dad dying of lung cancer about 2 years ago that mighta f'd me a up a bit too. I was living with my parents and helping out looking after him doing the night shift helping him go to the toilet etc. And it was pretty stressful watchin him go down hill and waking up everyday and wondering if today was the day he was gunna kick the bucket. But it mighta been the growin my own and smokin like 4 grams a day and even when I'd get up for a leak at night I'd smash down 3 or 4 cones so I was never straight for a about 28 years and it mighta finally broke my brain. My back's wrecked so I'm legally disabled and didn't do much but smoke weed and play guitar. I was cleaning my dads shed up which was kinda stressful. He was messy as hell so it was a big job lol. But packin his stuff up and throwin some of it out. So it was kinda emotional and got to me more than I realised at the time, so was smokin even more than usual (somehow lol). And then I over did it and put my back out real bad ended up in hospital for the night and came home and first thing I did was hit the bong and it made the pain worse and sent my anxious thoughts into overdrive. So I was like, huh?? So maybe that's why the pains at friggin 11 outta 10 and I'm havin anxiety attacks I'd never had before. And then when I finally found a masseuses that could push the muscle back to where it was meant to be I was like, thank F'K back to normal. But nope, then the weed was like settin me on fire and makin me burn up. Musta done some nerve damage while my back was out and the weed was stirrin it up real bad. Still got some burning nerve neuropathy in my left shoulder even though I've quit so gotta go see a nerve specialist. And smoked it with tobacco too so had to get off that too but was never really a ciggy smoker so some nicotine patches for a few weeks sorted that out. But anyway, I thought I wouldn't be able to sleep and was gunna sweat my ring off while tryin to sleep But nope, It was heaps easier to quit than I thought and I'm sleepin better than I ever have. And dreaming again. Thought weed helped me sleep but it can actually screw with ya REM sleep patterns and stopped me from dreaming, or at least remember them for more than like 5 seconds. I'd just have a vague feeling I'd had a dream. Slept for 9 hours straight last night. Never did that when I was smokin weed. Would wake up like every 4 hours for a leak. Or probably when I'd straightened up lol. And I think weed had been messin with my urination for years too. So anyway, short story long lol. Given up's really not that bad and honestly I feel better but not that much different. I'd smoked so much for so long that I wasn't even really gettin stoned anymore anyway. Just kinda couch locked and lazy. And now if I try and smoke it just makes my mouth dry as a friggin desert which could be cause of some other meds I'm on though too. Be I get so wrecked it's not really enjoyable anyway. I've still been half arsed thinkin of keepin growin so I can sell a bit but I just can't be bothered and I think my last cutting mighta just died anyway so that's sorted that out. So anyway, (again) well that turned into a massive life story novel when all i really meant to say is stick with it dude. Now that you've made it a month it only gets easier from here on out. 👍🙏🙂

[@nosferatu122]

@@28russ My friend! I wanted to get back here and reply after 1 month, as next milestone. But as I read your comment just now, I want to reply with some thoughts. We have some things in common: Smoked weed and hash for 10 years, with the last 8 smoking about 3-5 grams a day with tobacco. Last few years I started smoking even more to run away from loneliness, to avoid depressive thoughts. Smoking weed helped me to focus on anything not related to my mental health, the fact I was lonely and not doing anything with my life. Did pills, mdma and a little speed some years ago for about 2,3 years. I took only at parties and festivals, mainly summer time, but I was abusing in the sense that I could take 3 pills during 10 hours of partying. So I had 3 days festivals where I would take 6-9 pills in total. This fucked up my brain. I relate to quiting weed, but not feeling that much different. I think we just need more time for our brain to set up lower thresholds for happiness/serotonin. And also to start integrate some positive habbits in our lives. I am not, and maybe you also, the kind of people that can smoke every other week recreationally. So it's better we don't smoke at all. I also quit tobacco, but I am taking nycotine pouches like Zyn, with a low dose of nycotine. Life is not much better, but is different since quiting. It will get much better with time, the road is longer. Started again to have dreams like 5 days ago. I am sleeping much better and I feel rested when I wake up. My desire for life and to socialize increased, which is fucking amazing. I was couch potato like you and even refused social events. But now I feel a need to reconnect with people from my life which I avoided while smoking. You are a strong person for going through all of that, facing your emotions and quiting, even more so with medical issues and pains. Let's keep our heads straight friend and try to live good. I wish you good health and strong mind!

[@nosferatu122]

@@28russ I keep trying to reply my friend, but youtube or channel mod keeps marking my comment as spam....I am trying to split the comment in many replies. hope its readable

[@chetkazalski1925]

I used to have a bad drinking problem, but that mainly stemmed from untreated depression as well as cabin fever with family during peak COVID. At this point i drink about once a month. I can see myself giving it up forever at some point but for now i know I have the impulse control to take those breaks when needed

[@davidthompson6834]

I stopped 6 weeks ago god it’s boring but I know it will get better plus I’ve saved a ton in cash so I treat myself to little things😊

[@quick906]

I did the same thing when I was 27. It’s been 14 years and I maybe have a drink every 8 or 10 months. Usually a beer, and I rarely finish it.

[@RedOakCrow]

I binge drink from time to time (once every 4-6 weeks), I can take it or leave it the rest of the time, I tend to want to drink when I'm up for some reason. I just find hangovers being extra difficult in these current times with all the social chaos and financial anxiety.

[@intertubicular]

Another perk of not drinking is not having to get up 5 times a night to take a piss.

[@allthedamagedone]

Ive been sober 2 years, never going back. It's possible. Trust me.

[@Bigtime1998]

Nice job!!

[@frederickburke9944]

Nothing goes better with a glass of scotch than listening to someone talk about quitting

[@lydiahanke]

Great 2 hear it! Never started drinking and never will!

[@jimbergmann8633]

“I’m glad I’m an alcoholic “ said no one.

[@astral5ram]

Much harder for alcoholics than for other addicts. The entire social life in Western society revolves around alcohol, from winning the first place in car racing to new year's eve, to all the friggin' movie stars, politicians winning, ships being launched, everything has alcohol in it. I was fine with it, even had alcoholics in the family that lived a long life and seemed happy till last couple of years every time I've drunk anything over 4-5 beers throws me into deep depression next day, and I mean deep and ugly, so, I've tried it a few times more not wanting to believe the ugly truth but it's not for me anymore.

[@WhiskeyShred]

Congrats Bill I’ve been sober 7 years…never been more bored and boring, but hey, fuck it, my liver is good

[@MechInvent]

I hear you, I feel boring. Nice screen name to content ratio lol

[@WhiskeyShred]

@@MechInvent haha yeh Whiskey was my cat… but I did name her after the drink…😂

[@JayBigDadyCy]

That's sad. I cannot imagine life with alcohol. Been sober 18 years. I've played in 6 bands, recorded countless albums, traveled, toured, recently engaged, helped raise a kid, done all sorts of crazy shit. Alcohol would have only ruined all of those things for me. Get out there and do some shit. What's the point of getting sober if you're not going to live your life? I'd rather be drunk than a dry drunk.

[@TheZizamie]

... Bill UniBurrsity

[@jaydo1879]

Good for you Bill

[@deantait8326]

Quitting alcohol was easy. Well, once I suffered through the 3 day hangover…. Now I don’t enjoy it at all.

[@thedethrocker8858]

Get a family and get happy 😂😂

[@ScottCreley]

William Burr is that guy.

[@stilettoswinger7404]

Im a minute 20 in and cant take these guys laughing at nothing.bill is hilarious.....but come on!?

[@SoFloCo-ne4rk]

It's a radio show. They have to laugh. That way the audience thinks it's funny.

[@cornfusedatbest3980]

I quit after 40 years. Two weeks later I wound up with congestive heart failure. Now I just sit around all day staring into space, like a dog that's just been fuckin neutered.

[@JP-ht6nm]

Step one: make millions of dollars. Step 2: there is no step 2

[@krisius1]

I like drinking.

[@28russ]

I was a f'kin weedaholic for like 28yrs but then I dunno why, but it started makin me anxious asf and go half crazy. There were some extenuating circumstances with some speed, eccy's and eventually some meth but that was like 6 or 7 years ago. It was mostly just for partying but I binged pretty hard there for about 6 months to a year but then gave that crap up without even thinkin about it, but maybe it messed my brain up a bit🤷‍♂ And then my dad dying of lung cancer about 2 years ago that mighta f'd me a up a bit too. I was living with my parents and helping out looking after him doing the night shift helping him go to the toilet etc. And it was pretty stressful watchin him go down hill and waking up everyday and wondering if today was the day he was gunna kick the bucket. But it mighta been the growin my own and smokin like 4 grams a day and even when I'd get up for a leak at night I'd smash down 3 or 4 cones so I was never straight for a about 28 years and it mighta finally broke my brain. My back's wrecked so I'm legally disabled and didn't do much but smoke weed and play guitar. I was cleaning my dads shed up which was kinda stressful. He was messy as hell so it was a big job lol. But packin his stuff up and throwin some of it out. So it was kinda emotional and got to me more than I realised at the time, so was smokin even more than usual (somehow lol). And then I over did it and put my back out real bad, ended up fighting with the temp Dr I was seeing about asking for some decent pain relief cause the opioid crisis and all that bs and my usual good Dr was on holiday. So end up at the hospital cause the temp Dr was a complete k,hunt. Ended up getting admitted in the hospital for the night and came home and first thing I did was hit the bong and it made the pain worse and sent my anxious thoughts into overdrive. So I was like, huh?? So maybe that's why the pain's at friggin 11 outta 10 and I'm havin anxiety attacks I'd never had before. And then when I finally found a masseuses that could push the muscle back to where it was meant to be I was like, thank F'K back to normal. But nope, then the weed was like settin me on fire and makin me burn up. Musta done some nerve damage while my back was out for a couple of months and the weed was stirrin it up real bad. Still got some burning nerve neuropathy in my left shoulder now even though I've quit so gotta go see a nerve specialist. And smoked it with tobacco too so had to get off that as well but was never really a ciggy smoker so some nicotine patches for a few weeks sorted that out. But anyway, I thought I wouldn't be able to sleep and was gunna sweat my ring off while tryin to sleep But nope, It was heaps easier to quit than I thought and I'm sleepin better than I ever have. And dreaming again. Thought weed helped me sleep but it can actually screw with ya REM sleep patterns and stopped me from dreaming, or at least I only remember them for no more than like 5 seconds. I'd just have a vague feeling I'd had a dream. Slept for 9 hours straight last night. Never did that when I was smokin weed. Would wake up like every 4 hours for a leak. Or probably when I'd straightened up lol. And I think weed had been messin with my urination for years too. So anyway, short story long lol. Given up's really not that bad and honestly I feel better but not that much different. I'd smoked so much for so long that I wasn't even really gettin stoned anymore anyway. Just kinda couch locked and lazy. And now if I try and smoke it just makes my mouth dry as a friggin desert which could be cause of some other meds I'm on though too. Be I get so wrecked it's not really enjoyable anyway. I've still been half arsed thinkin of keepin growin so I can sell a bit but I just can't be bothered and I think my last cutting mighta just died anyway so that's sorted that out. So anyway, (again) well that turned into a massive life story novel when all I really meant to say is if ya givin up the drink or the wed stick with it. 👍🙏🙂

[@colorocko1]

what do you do about the cravings when they come up?

[@anthonyrowland9072]

I was never a big drinker out side of binge drinking in my 20s but federal legal THC made alcohol obsolete to me. If we're being honest alcohol is just a gross poison we choke down that makes you feel like shit later.

[@robd9863]

Well, Sir, you alone have changed a life, right here, right now. If the great Bill Burr has stopped drinking, then I can think of no better reason to do likewise. Thank you. That's me done with it. Watch this space! 08/09/2024 (EU style date for those on the other side of the pond). Thanks again, Bill.

[@kevinwynne8308]

Bill is recovering from growing up in the horrible and corrupt town of Canton, Ma.

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

I switched to weed. I prefer it as I don't make idiotic decisions and have never lost my shoes

[@brittlby4016]

Have you noticed every “negative thing” he’s overcome is just shit Nia doesn’t like? Dude already charted the course of his life in a stand up almost a decade old. Gonna be that fucking old man whose legs give out and he just has to sit there listening to the yap-yap blasting his face back like one of those dudes pulling G’s in Top Gun until his heart and will give the fuck out.

[@Op_Intrude-N313]

Nah, he looked in the mirror and didn't like what he saw. That's a very personal thing

[@DutchComedian]

0:44 he meant the old TV show, not the 80s movie.

[@Dusty338]

3:55 🔥🔥🔥🎧🎧🎧

[@dianaf1669]

I’m 67 and never had a drop of alcohol nor any drugs. My kids called me Betty White. Now they drink! 😮

[@rustyrelicsfarm2406]

I only do weed. Never liked booze much. I also promised my Grandma that I'd never touch tobacco.

[@Beuris]

Getting sober only sounded like a good idea when I was drunk. Then I’d wake up sober thinking no way in hell I’m not not drinking.

[@Beuris]

What worked for me? Pitiful incomprehensible demoralization leading to rehab leading to 12 step program with a sponsor and trying to grow a relationship w/ God (something spiritual doesn’t have to be white Jesus 😊)

[@seththomas9105]

I'm lucky that I'm the guy who can get hammered one night or 5 nights in a row and then maybe not drink for 2 weeks and it doesnt' bother me a bit. I also take January off. Have since 2000. The fall and hollidays are always full of booze and I give the liver 30 days of peace and quiet afterwards.

[@ashchaya7676]

I used to be that guy too. It depends how much it takes for you to get "hammered" but for me it was a lot and health-wise it really catches up with you later in life. Believe me, it really sucks to be in your later years with so much life experience and wisdom in you but you're stuck in a body that can't do anything fun anymore. I'm 50 and have physical problems that are normally seen in 75 year olds. Just to be clear I'm not saying "this happened to me so it will happen to you" but just keep it in mind, friend.

[@seththomas9105]

@@ashchaya7676 Thanks. Yeah, I never used tobacco much (Chewing) and pretty much gave that up. I smoke about 6 good cigars a year. I do eat well and take daily vitamins. My biggest problem is I quit lifting and exercising in my mid 40's when the Ex left. I put on the weight and hit 50 at the same time, so at 54 I need to get my ass motivated to take 20-30 lbs. of fat off and get some muscle mass back. I work on call too so that messes with my sleep real bad. Just wanna live long enough to enjoy some retirement at this stage, and booze is about my last vice. Be well, buddy.

[@seththomas9105]

@@ashchaya7676 I hope it's workingout for you buddy. I still drink but not every day, or sometimes every day. It just depends. I. Like. GOOD booze. GOOD beer. Or I can leave it. If a person does drink they have to have moderation and keep up good physical habits. I don't smoke and I try to eat good whole foods. Best regards

[@ashchaya7676]

@@seththomas9105 That's true. My problem was definitely exacerbated by poor physical habits - mainly zero exercise and being very sedentary while drinking too.

[@chancebrown106]

Ok, maybe I’m not a drunk.

[@FreeTimeFeats]

Full disclosure I clicked from the thumbnail

[@scottg8660]

One or two edibles at night trumps booze any day, especially as you age.

[@queenslander954]

It never got better than the first two .. good riddance.

[@NoMoney67]

Bill telling stories 😂👍

[@turtleanton6539]

Ok

[@ksjazzguitaryt]

Wrong Untouchables.

[@analogsignal]

Home POUR

[@slaneysider106]

The worse people you canlisten to are reformed drinkers. Not a thing wrong with havin a few beers. The problem is alot of people cant handle their liquor .

[@tobi_lotus]

nothing wrong with peanuts either. they're a healthy little snack in moderation. despite that though, some people shouldn't have any peanuts at all.

[@28russ]

800 and 1st like (801) I'm not one of those first like w⚓s but when it's the eight hundred and one then screw it, whoo hoo I'm 80 01 bee itches.

[@28russ]

800 and 1st like (801) I'm not one of those first like w⚓d, but when it's the eight hundred and one then fuck it, whoo hoo I'm 80 01 bee itches.

[@larrygraham4875]

And what is he whining about today. Whatever it is im sure hes angry about it

[@David-cm4ok]

It’s usually how bad white people are to black people. It’s why I gave up listening to his podcast.

[@sjnieroda]

quitter...

[@curtisbowles9894]

When you have enough money not to stress about gas and groceries I'm sure you can give up drinking.

[@BrettFeasey-b1p]

Its easy to quit alcohol when you have millions of dollars and dont have a physically demanding job

[@alibabaschultz352]

It entirely depends on the person. Everyone's genetics are different. Its what people dont understand about addiction. Everyone can potentially become addicted, but not everyone can kick it with the same ease.

[@90whatever]

that’s actually a classic rationalization for people with drinking problems. You have to want to quit.

[@SoFloCo-ne4rk]

Try a mentally demanding job. It's even harder.

[@Pepespizzeria1]

Agreed, I drank every weekend because my job is horrible, it took everything I had to stop but now I just eat lol you can't escape it, I don't understand millionaires that can do anything they want having alcohol problems

[@samy7013]

Alcohol is haraam anyway.

[@luisluis5306]

but you can drink wine in heaven

[@samy7013]

@@luisluis5306 : The wine of Heaven is not like the wine of Earth. Things of Heaven and those of the Earth only share similar names, but not the same qualities or essences. Also, the Earth is the abode of trials, while Paradise is the abode of reward. The wine of Paradise will be all pleasure, delight, and deliciousness, with none of the debilitating effects-physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, or otherwise-of the wines or liquors of this world that we live in now.

[@JEEDUHCHRI]

Can’t with to get drugs, pussy, and wine of heaven.

[@kevinhardy8997]

Why do people talk about quitting booze like it’s an accomplishment? I never started, where’s my trophy?

[@WeabooScourgeKiller]

Addictions are hard. Good job avoiding those problems

[@ashchaya7676]

Mate, every day you're walking around _in_ your trophy. Well done. Seriously.

[@colorocko1]

@@ashchaya7676 couldn't say it any better!

[@colorocko1]

Consider your self blessed. I know you don't know me but trust me on that.

[@geneharrogate6911]

Beer is awesome! WTF is it with all these assholes and sobriety lately?..

[@Beuris]

I guess they either were alcoholic and lost their soul or they weren’t alcoholic and wanted to stop and stopped.

[@Beuris]

I’m with you…beer is awesome but I abused my privilege so no más 🍺

[@ThaRealHomie]

But he still drinks occasionally.. he’s not a square

[@MOliveira-m5h]

But what about that voice "If you don't drink it they will not come to your comedy shows." That's probably the Bert Keishner field of dreams voice. No, my Dad was an alcoholic and buy cases of brandy, and cheap gallons of wine but that's different than going into a wine store. I like the look of a wine store. Everything is super organized. They have a special walk in area for special wine that doesn't feel like a back room for snorting coke or for dirty movies. It looks like your at a library. Alcoholics don't search through all of that.