Sober for 1 Year - Why I Quit Drinking

[@CaptainGnarkill]

I planned on replying to every comment here, but the amount of them is a little overwhelming... I have read most of them though. I love you all so much and appreciate all the support too! To those of you struggling with a substance, I hope sharing my story helped or at least provoked some positive thoughts on possibly making some changes in your life. 3 years later and I am still sober: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZObmH-EjrOUnpI

[@mattfretwell8757]

Thank you

[@amendez8567]

I sent you an FB messenger message. Read!!!

[@HowardBoos]

Thank you. It took a lot of guts. And, I especially want to thank you for being honest enough to create the picture that defuncts the lie that addiction is just a bunch of folks having fun, We both know that it's anything but fun. It's pure pain.

[@FiftyFivePercent]

Thanks for sharing your story man, I'm at 4 months and can relate to your experience a lot. It honestly really helped me out and reminded me how important sobriety is

[@troytempest6181]

A very honest account of the reality of this disease. 20 years sober & I thank God every day. Thank you for sharing Captain.

[@jrlakin370]

I quit today, after losing nearly everything. Starting AA tomorrow. Wish me luck.

[@VanillaButtercreamFrosting]

How you doing now Jim?

[@brucehester888]

I've lost it all too bro. Material things are easy to get back. Loved ones, not so easy. I've lost a lot of people I love over the SH*T.

[@lt.generalofsalt4273]

Remember you didnt lose any of things to alcohol your taded them for it.

[@IsItVeg]

Jim Lakin aa won’t keep you sober

[@Level53FemaleHuman]

You can do it ❤️

[@MattyRox]

Sober 38 days, hey it’s a start.

[@hollyclark690]

one day at a time

[@monotraumatik8491]

Keep it up man! You're doing great

[@ChrisDuffy_82]

Same here!

[@CFCMAMO1]

The rest is smooth sailing. Congrats on 38 days.

[@NelsonVanDweller]

Still going? I'm in month 5 now. Lockdown here in UK has helped. But yeh gunna keep it up at all costs

[@AllansStation]

Keep it up. A heavy drinker for over 30 years. Decided one day that's enough, this is killing me. I was 60 years of age and dying. I just stopped. Now aged 92 in perfect health. Never had or wanted a drink since then. It can be done

[@DianaCarolinaGirl22]

Wow now that's inspiring & incredible at the same time. Congrats!

[@villanvar84]

Got bless you what did it take to.grt through it I'm 39 and maybe about 20 yrs drinking and I'm ready to stop but it's so difficult when it's been your coping mechanism for so long but I keep spiraling and lost a job again

[@Sacred_Walls]

@@villanvar84l started by deciding that ld had ENOUGH. It was wrecking my body. I hadn’t been able to fall asleep naturally for 15 years. My circadian rhythm was FUKKD and I used to plan my meals around it. My friendships suffered and I was soooo tired of hiding my habit! So one day l woke up, got ready for work and put all the bottles in my cupboard in a bag and threw it in the communal trash on my way out. Never looked back and although my body is still in recovery, l do not miss that life of planning everything around alcohol anymore. If I can do it, so can you. Good luck ❤

[@1Jason]

Thats inspirational.

[@AlisonGale-r4f]

❤​@@1Jason

[@Bwh-rm3py]

I made it 14 months without drinking, it was the best time of my life. Met the love of my life and planned to get married at the age of 54. I lost control and started drinking again. She gone now and well I'm not sure what to do but here i go again with not drinking. Anyone reading, please don't wait until your 54, do it now.

[@1893Mauser]

God bless you man.

[@SaintShieldWolf]

Little late to the comment. Something that has helped me is to understand that it's not our fault. It's the drug and poisons fault. It's not that we lack willpower, it's that the poison robs us of ourselves. All of the problems are because of a addictive substance we trick ourselves into believing is controllable through will power. A lot is never enough, a little is always too much.

[@metabolic_jam]

Sorry about your loss, you'll definitely meet someone as wonderful once you're sober again. God bless

[@christopherreed5741]

I'm 54, quit drinking 11 months ago after about 30 years of being drunk. Being sober is hard lately. I don't want to drink though. What's hard is realizing the life I built on booze sucks. My job sucks. I hate where I live--it's ugly. The people are ugly here. Garbage everywhere. I keep thinking a geographic cure will fix things but they never have in the past (forget strange cities or countries, I've woken up after black out drinking on a couple different continents). I left my drunk wife of 7 years. I gave her an ultimatum--she chose booze. I don't blame her but don't want to be with a drunk. Plus, she was a real bitch. Genuine. So ugliness abounds, existential yearning and regret torture me. To quote the poet James Wright, "I have wasted my life."

[@Humble_Bee.]

Best of luck. ❤

[@howlartwork798]

man i watched this when i first decided it was time to quit alcohol. I remember thinking I hope I manage a year sober, seemed impossible. I just past my first year of sobriety from alcohol :D

[@allanlocke5749]

🤝🙏

[@jonathanedwards6132]

Working on 3 days...

[@daniel-km4qx]

BRAVO My way to stay sober is through personal development including planning the day, every day I write down in a notebook my list of things to do, great notebooks with quotes for recovering alcoholics are on amazon, search: "hungry man notebooks". I haven't drunk for 555 days and I'm happy

[@oldonetwoable]

My Daughter is currently in hospital withdrawing, it's hell. I pray she never has to go through this again. Well done to everyone that is on the other side of this nightmare. I wish you all the very best.

[@CHARLESSBRONSON]

@@oldonetwoable I'm still going through this nightmare and it's been almost 6months sober. At times I feel like I'm going crazy or that I'm going to lose my cognitive function indefinitely anytime soon. I hope your daughter is getting better an staying clean. 🙏🏻.

[@alexs3958]

I’m 10 days off alcohol (I know that isn’t a lot but it’s big to me) and feel incredible! Here’s to life with clarity 😊.

[@joshisaacson3154]

Congrats and don't worry about the days. You're trying and that is what counts.👍😁

[@sheilahollley7129]

You are doing it!

[@alexs3958]

I’m on day 51 y’all!! 🤩🤩

[@checkmateknightracing7134]

1 day is a big deal dont cut ypurself short :-)

[@checkmateknightracing7134]

@@alexs3958congrats!!

[@scottcunningham7319]

Opiate addict here, 51 days sober today. Congrats on the year brother

[@CMoore8539]

Scott Cunningham That’s Awesome!!!♥️

[@carlmarker9257]

dont give up

[@karinsmith6513]

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[@rickyharvey4835]

All additions are tuff but they all can be beat

[@gregorywheless3064]

Way to go my friend ! Yeah I started snorting my 40mg. oxycontin pills back in 2002 . Got off the pain pills , now battling alcohol. Your comment will give me ammo to beat this .

[@malikmalik1141]

I love the fact that my digestive system is fixed.I have an appetite and I'm never constipated. I love been sober.

[@rjzavala87]

Im going through this now. How long did it take to fix itself.

[@GH05713]

Mine is fucked rn I’m about 2 weeks sober, still not better yet!

[@Blessedup69]

I quit then relapsed. Then quit then relapsed. Then after repeating that 50 times I got it right. I stopped counting the days ,I’m 8 years sober

[@leninramos1980]

Never Stop Quiting

[@thefeelcompany]

Awesome!

[@henryj8363]

Thank you this gave me hope.

[@thecapone45]

That’s really inspiring. 8 years. Wow. That’s great. I know how it feels. I would tell myself that I would quit after today, after today. And it got bad. I would start going two days tops without drinking. Two days was like a record and rarely did I make it to say three. I’m trying hard to take a break. I’ve been sober 7 days. It’s 2019 and I can’t remember the last time I went a week without being drunk. Seven days. It doesn’t seem like much but honestly, seven days is so rare. Proud of myself. I want to share my accomplishment but it’s hard because no one even knows I suffer from alcohol abuse. No one knows my accomplishment.

[@colinmeng]

@@thecapone45 I am proud of you! Keep going ;)

[@satchrules101]

12 years sober from Crack and Alcohol!! Congrats bro hope everything is well!

[@williammoffatt946]

I've heard coming back from a crack addiction is one of the hardest things you can do, tons of respect!

[@satchrules101]

@@williammoffatt946 Thank you bro!

[@davidduncan7888]

@@williammoffatt946 I was a crack addict for over 11 years. I will agree that's it hard. I quit cold turkey after a trip back to Florida with my wife, where i had my breaking point after leaving her at the hotel for 3 days by herself. I quit on my own after that and never looked back.

[@satchrules101]

@@davidduncan7888 Congratulations bro!

[@ft1296]

Congrats brother , been struggling with the same for a while .I'm 5 days clean and counting .pray for me

[@kendalllowe7527]

Alcohol steals happiness from tomorrow.

[@bull_Tattoo]

Sooo true 🙌

[@zackerythomas3675]

The abuse of alcohol and addiction to alcohol steals happiness from tomorrow.

[@noit1049]

Moderation is hard when you're an alcoholic. One drink leads to another and another. Yet it is possible, but I think moderation to an alcoholic is like 8 beers..

[@staceyharvey6329]

That’s prophetic!

[@orangedrone]

But, it makes it magically appear out of fucking nowhere today.

[@kaitruntley]

Hey brother I’ve been fighting this demon for 20 years. Every once in a while I’ll rewatch this video and it reminds me of the pure hell alcoholism is. Thank you for opening up and sharing this. Reminds me that I’m not alone.

[@danielayris3623]

When this shows up randomly after I've been really struggling, its probably a sign I shouldn't just ignore.

[@jazzstarish4186]

Those times waking up or drinking in the shower. Yeah it creeps in.

[@jeanieolahful]

Read Allen Carr’s Easyway to Control Alcohol, it changed everything for me.

[@bridawg24]

16 years without a drink. Life is good!

[@luisgerardoluevanosmedina8288]

Congratulations.

[@sousacassendahulohulo430]

16 years without a single drinkk??

[@DutchDHM]

Yeah you're like 16 haha. Nice try

[@dstir009]

sounds shitty

[@mrrex1616]

My quitting alcohol can be summed up as such "I didn't like being a jackass."

[@samanthatheowlbear2003]

Waking up in the morning, and then the rush of memories and shame after a night drinking too much, was the worst. I always did jackass shit in my drinking days. Total disrespect to my body and others.

[@Chrissmith-wn2of]

summed up for me the liver said no

[@alkmke]

15 days sober and this video helped me off the struggle bus today. Thank you ♡

[@99problemsbutafishaintone35]

I was you 4 years 15 days ago. Replace old addictions with healthy ones.

[@Ghhh-on3nl]

I'm 3 weeks today keep going....more benefit to stop than to keep drinking

[@alkmke]

Just passed 2 years 🥳. My whole life changed for the better 💖 quitting alcohol was the best decision I've ever made for myself.

[@jordanlang6527]

@@alkmke that’s amazing 👏🏼 I’m 11 days been to 3 meetings so far head feels a lot clearer already

[@libertyprime9202]

5 years sober not a single drop

[@daniellee1722]

Liar...I know you had a slice of black forest cake ;)

[@jacetaylor9641]

1 month completely sober, thanks for sharing your story brother.

[@ldsjfaithrideshareandinves6513]

Keep up the good work, champ

[@danieltaylor1784]

Well done brother. Onwards and upwards

[@SamuelGegen]

it gets better too!

[@presleyperformance8487]

Who would "thumbs down" this video??....Wtf. There is nothing bad about this video whatsoever. It's great!! Thank you for posting this, it was inspiring.

[@someguy7526]

Unfortunately there's always gonna be "thumbs down" for any video with over 50K views. This was very helpful, a lot of time I drink, I talk a lot and in-depth about my beliefs in the world and would sometimes say some crazy things, related to those beliefs and becomes pretty awkward for the next day or 2. I've cut down a lot, to once a week 6- Beers instead of almost daily red wine, usually 2 bottles. Next Saturday (24th may) I want to enjoy it, one last time and be done, want to be healthier and much happier. Sorry about the ranting and my life story, haha :)

[@johnpippin2426]

Same thing I thought. Misery loves company I guess.

[@misskay9828]

Woke up this morning and realised how many Christmas I lost being drunk . Never got to enjoy the Christmas dinner or see my son open his gifts . Really excited for this Christmas sober . Will be my first . One day at a time

[@new2brew1]

How are you doing these days? Hopefully Christmas has been good for you and children....I'm on day 40 again starting from scratch

[@heretech7025]

I made it 3 months until Saturday this weekend. Got blackout. Right back on track tho. Each time I drink, I want to drink less and less. Honestly, fuck alcohol. I can attribute almost everything that has ever gone wrong in my life to it. Thanks so much for making this video.

[@dycypl]

My last sip was December 31, 2019. Vodka was my vice. It controlled me. I haven't had as much as a beer since then and I'm not going back. It's amazing what you can accomplish when alcohol isn't in your life.

[@mplslawnguy3389]

Vodka was mine too. A lot of serious drinkers go with it because it goes down fast and easy. I never drank for the taste, just the effects. For me, alcohol is pure poison both physically and mentally. Sober now for 3 months and it feels amazing. Life is good.

[@timetowakeup6302]

@@mplslawnguy3389 Good for you guys. I just hit the year mark myself. It's nice to wake up clear headed, be available for friends and family, and not be broke all the time.

[@allanlocke5749]

First time I had vodka was the first time and thankfully the last time, I got drunk at High school. 😌 School principal made it worse by calling assembly to tell the students I had been sent to hospital for a stomach pumping. In reality by then I was ok, didn't even need to throw up when they sent me to the bathroom. Anyway almost got expelled, wrote an essay instead, earned a new nickname "alchy" and my golden boy rep suffered another blow. But wait there's more! Things got a whole lot worse until I was in my 26th year of life.

[@degoek]

Vodka is my vice too im tired of the non sense i need to stop these hangovers are seriously awful makes me feel guilty and drained i hate it!

[@marshallm6888]

That’s amazing man. We’re in this together.

[@hotwheel6663]

I quit 30 years ago and best thing I did. All My Friends at the time thought I was weird because I didn't drink. Now most of them are dead. Nuff said.

[@hotwheel6663]

@Van Allen I made it they did not nuff said

[@ChanceBerryman]

Van Allen that’s what I’m thinking. It’s like living a super long time. My grandma is 82, she’s lived a long life but everyone she grew up with, all her friends and family around her age are long gone. Congrats on being sober, but outliving everyone you care abt isn’t a win

[@hotwheel6663]

@@ChanceBerryman You make new Friends along the way. Its not like You have so many Friends and that's it. Why would You not want to live as long as You can? You only have one life. Besides nice to feel good everyday and not be hungover or sick because of the crap You put in your body.

[@tonywellington7854]

@@ChanceBerryman ITS NOT? so you'd prefer the alternative?? by your WARPED REASONING dying first is a WIN clearly YOU need to sober up yourself you FOOL

[@Fakshin]

Did you kill them all for thinking that you're weird?

[@Skooma_Detox]

Dude I could listen to you talk about this all day. I’ve wanted desperately to get sober for years. I’ve tried and made it a couple weeks before, but then end up thinking I can handle having a couple drinks and then I fall right back in. I watched this video in full last night while nursing a hangover and decided to pour all the beers I just bought down the sink. Today is day one. I’ll be referencing your videos often. Thanks for making these getting sober videos man.

[@grifyn882]

how do it work for you man ?

[@danadaurey24]

I pray you are still sober, and embracing life!! :) all my love. YOU GOT THIS!!!

[@Unholy-1]

I hope your still in control. Stay strong

[@jessemunson1352]

1 year is HUGE. I'm on day 39 myself. While I miss the brief moments of euphoria - I don't miss the constant negativity that engulfed me. When the brain is being given artificial happiness, it STOPS producing natural happiness. THAT was the key insight for me.

[@chitownp1noy]

Jesse Munson 1 year, 1 month, and 16 days sober today. It has been one hell of a journey. Lost a lot of so called “friends” but I finally found peace within myself. I used to go to AA meetings, but it’s not for me anymore. I still talk to my sponsors here and there. Time heals, just keep occupied. The relationships with my family is stronger, I have better relationships with my actual friends, and my overall health, mental health, and physical health is way better. Getting sober was the best thing I did for myself. Keep strong, and take it one day at a time.

[@getridofpanic]

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[@jellydee123]

Mikey Bernabe Thankyou for your insight, im a week in. In no alcoholic but i am mentally dependant.

[@jenhasken]

SPOT ON YES WELL SAID. YES. We need to educate about this! ANY drug that makes the brain “happy” will confuse and depress the brain when it leaves. And those “brief moments” are awesome but are so hard to reach without going through so many mental gymnastics (for me anyway) just so isn’t worth it. Other ways....exercise, “soft focus” on a beautiful scene, so many other ways you can reach euphoria even if briefly every day.... when SOBER.

[@CourtRundell]

@@jenhasken omg exactly - the few moments of bliss aren't worth the days and weeks of hell I went through. Quitting was hard, but I think drinking was harder.

[@ellerskillzis]

Bro, you level of authenticity is refreshing. I’m 20 hours sober. Thanks man.

[@allanlocke5749]

That's wonderful. You're a legend Scotto.

[@kdub7176]

Wishing you all the best! You can do this!!!

[@avagage1]

Scott this is a year later how are you doing?

[@keithfoster9022]

Awesome job man. After 30 years of boozing I got 488 days dry

Give me some tips I’ve been drinking 28 years I ready to quit but I keep thinking about it sometimes when I drink I really don’t want it but I still do it Any advice will help

[@imchanging4008]

GodSun Universe do not quit cold turkey it’s so dangerous. Gradually taper down and reduce the amount slowly, set out a plan of reducing the amount you drink but DO NOT SUDDENLY STOP USING, can cause seizures and stuff

[@patrolpilot3756]

@, you can stop cold but doing yourself can be risky. If your daily intake is high and your afraid you may suffer withdrawal symptoms, talk to your doctor. They will help guide you through it, or even recommend a detox at the hospital for a few days. Had a family member do it. Know one even knew. Til months later.

[@johnsanders3492]

Im Changing that’s only if u drink everyday. If u binge drink on weekends u won’t die

[@michaelfitzgerald434]

I am 15 years without alcohol. Life's good!

[@brandoncarpenter4334]

Stay like dat

[@Ronnymikkonen2686]

Great! I'm 26 months now sober! Life is good!

[@Fifthimagez]

I’m 2week and 4days sober

[@michaelfitzgerald434]

@@Fifthimagez Congratulations, Christopher. One day at a time. God Bless.

[@sirenlucy932]

Wow

[@spaceghost8995]

26 years sober here. Zero desire to ever drink again. I know I am useless when I'm using.

[@ajayb2478]

You inspire me

[@gangsternews4815]

Evil start drinking again

[@andyeps8499]

7 months sober but seriously struggling at the moment , but watching videos like this allways helps knowing im not on this journey alone . keep the good work up

[@j.t152]

Keep ur head up im sober for month i was drinking heavy before i feel good to being sober and not wasting my money

[@Jon5150XL]

You’re not alone Andy

[@sunnychumber2822]

I been watching this video every single day for last 29 days over n over again.. its my 20th day without alcohol.. thanks for sharing your story feels like my own story

[@BeingBetter]

I have been sober about 50 days.

[@parkestanley2436]

I'm 4 days sober thanks to NALTREXONE it's a wonder drug!

[@kevinm5898]

@@parkestanley2436 I've been hearing a lot about this. Do you live in the U.S.? How do I get it?

[@parkestanley2436]

Now 25 days sober with NALTREXONE!! Also stopped smoking weed, got two for one. I knew behavioral therapy would be a total failure. NALTREXONE started working in just 5 hours!! You must combine it with Cymbalta and Gabapentin. I'm not struggling with caving in. With these 3 drugs I'm fine. Please everyone, TRY THIS!!!!!

[@BeingBetter]

I'm glad that worked for you. I've been off all alcohol for 84 days now.

[@kirnpu]

I'm taking Acamprosate and wow - there are NO cravings! I've got 164 days and it's all due to those pills and meetings. Been drinking for 40 years and literally didn't know how to stop or live without alcohol. I could stop but the cravings would always take me back. I just asked my doctor for them and he totally supported me. I can't stress enough - if you're sick to death of drinking ask for help. The problem IS bigger than you can handle alone.

[@ahtnamasnworb]

I couldn’t believe when you mentioned the panic attacks, especially while driving. I can relate so hard. Absolute worst feeling in the world. Thank you for this video.

[@Mghol1968]

It's awful...... hope you are better

[@Celointhisbiatch]

You’re gorgeous, hope things get better for you

[@tymirra8769]

I never knew they were even real until I became full blown after my wife left me... panic attacks are something id never wish upon my worst enemy.

[@milliphoebe4416]

Panic attacks are so debilitating, I feel you girl. ❤

[@patrickbutler165]

I have been getting panic attacks and my heart races, i also get nervous scared and anxious. Its a terrible feeling. 0 days sober so far but im trying to stop.

[@fletcherhawkins1682]

i am 65 days sober. the biggest change for me came when i watched my usually emotionally closed off girlfriend who i love more than anything open up and cry to me about how much she wishes i could quit. she delt with HELL from being with me and told me she stayed for the guy i was sober. two completely different people. i lost my 17$ an hour job driving forklift all day easiest job. a week later i totaled my car and got a DUI. lost my liscence. that still didnt stop me. extremely suicidal. i also fantasized and planned suicide. my parents didnt really want me arround because i was an asshole neither did my sister or her boyfriend my best friend. everyone hated me and i hated myself. then i saw the pain in my girlfriends face and that was what it took for me to change. ive decided one sip = a series of bad things happening. more pain. one sip means walking into my own personal hell. that makes it alot easier to say no. god bless all of you and even if youre on day 3 fuck yeah man. its 100% worth it.

[@AS-ly8tr]

Hi dude, how is it going?

[@fletcherhawkins1682]

@@AS-ly8tr whos this do i know you?

[@fletcherhawkins1682]

an update, i still have not taken a single sip, its still a struggle some days. i start thinking ive gone this long and still going strong so why cant i have just one beer or get drunk once. then go back to not drinking. i have to remind myself that that is not how it works. not for me. it can be hard to say no. my mind still trys to trick me but i have not and will not give in. im increadibly proud of myself. this has been my biggest acomplishment and i hope i can help inspire anyone reading this to keep going. or atleast try. cuz if i can do it anyone can do it. stop crying thinking youre doomed, if you are as bad as i was you have been there many times. i know you feel like a slave to your problem and if you are. but you dont have to be. god bless. i love you

[@AS-ly8tr]

@@fletcherhawkins1682 sorry Fletcher I didn't want to be intrusive.

[@AS-ly8tr]

@@fletcherhawkins1682 i was just generally interested because I know how hard being and staying sober is. Take care✌️

[@fembot521]

I’m not even an alcoholic and I quit alcohol October 2019. It’s not good for anyone man!

[@katelynspencer8392]

I'm 10 days sober. It's the longest I have been sober , fully wanting and intending to

[@tebhernandez]

please stick with it

[@tebhernandez]

@@shoban I really hope you stay strong! I dont know you but I really want you to get through it and have a happy long life. YOU CAN DO IT

[@fletcherhawkins1682]

you just have to realize one sip = walking right back into your own personal hell.

[@WalturdTheCat]

Waking up without a hangover is wonderful...it sounds simple but when you're drinking daily for years and in constant state of hangover wow what a change!

[@knkjkjn]

Nah not always. I can drink a pint or more every night and never have any hangover.

[@WalturdTheCat]

@@knkjkjn I drank a 12-pack daily every morning I woke up feeling like s*** and would do it all over again

[@renatosarabia9574]

I'm definitely trying to get to a point where I don't wake up with a hangover.....I've been drinking so many years and so constant that it's rare when I wake up sober.... I would love to know what that feels like again....I've Been falling off the wagon on and off for a long time and want to take myself seriously, I've lost so much in my life already

[@poppyseed9226]

@@renatosarabia9574 it’s mental too man. tell yourself you don’t need it and maybe, pick up a new hobby. it worked for me, everyone’s different, but just a suggestion. prayers for you brother.

[@renatosarabia9574]

@@poppyseed9226 I feel you brother, I really do.... But this bullshit has me all stupid....since I was a baby.... 7th grade 14 yrs old.... And went crazy with it all for so many years it's weird to even be sober some time's. Lol...I do it off an on but my lifestyle has always been this...... I know it's mental but that addiction is very mental

[@gingerztube]

Yep, when I quit drinking (30+ years ago) I found out who my real friends were and who weren't my friends at all. I realized that people whose lives were going down the toilet would grab on to anyone they could to take down the drain with them. Take care & have a great life!

[@mplslawnguy3389]

The old cliche misery loves company couldn’t be more true when it comes to alcoholics. Congrats on 30 years.

[@gingerztube]

@@mplslawnguy3389 Ain't that the truth! Thanks!

[@jamtree9746]

Very true-thats my experience as well.

[@MrSabas15]

I think the hardest part are those days when you feel like crap and you know one thing that can instantly make it better. Thanks for sharing.

[@Ironhandjohn]

I knew I should quit drinking when I was seventeen. I finally did thirty years later. 621 days and counting, put one foot in front of the other & the world will turn.

[@markweyant7779]

Me too! 50 yo and still being stupid😞

[@Ironhandjohn]

@@markweyant7779 As long as you draw breath, it's never too late to quit if you really want to.

[@mplslawnguy3389]

Pretty much when I should have quit. Now 40, and I regret every second I drank, but looking forward to a sober life.

[@drlest717]

You are are a real man that had a real problem and faced it. I respect that!

[@TBehm2]

5 days sober today. Hope I can keep pushing

[@kenmor03]

Well done,you`re almost over the physical withdrawal effects.You can do this.

[@TBehm2]

kenmor03 thank you

[@Goat-jz4cj]

Your Dad one week for me today it was so weird not drinking on New Year’s Eve man..... congratulations on 5 days brother

[@dw6015]

Im pushing through one day at a time since the 1st and also cooking healthy foods to help. Youre not alone.

[@todddole5844]

Keep it up guys👍 1 day at a time!!!

[@lucymale6349]

I have to say that as a Spouse of an Alcoholic, I feel the urge to say, I am so PROUD of you. I had an argument with my husband tonight, at nights, he’s in the red zone. He is a 12 pack of Budweiser a day kind of Alcoholic. He never goes without it. Or without his 2 pack a day cigarettes. When I met him he was working, and only drinking in the evenings. Then he lost his job, and would drink from the moment he got up, to the moment he goes to sleep. He did that for 1 year. Until he found a part time job. I have left him 5 times. I can’t even begin to explain the things he’s done. It is a horrible existence. You have love in your heart now. Never stop. Life can be beautiful. It’s what you make of it. You have a standing ovation from me. Thank you for being brave and posting this video. I might make my husband watch it. God bless you. Xoxoxox -Lucy Male.

[@michaeldillon9080]

Hi Lucy sorry for your troubles, my wife dealt with my drinking for years and nothing she would say could make me quit I would make a ton of promises but they would soon be broken, I had a moment of clarity one day I looked in the mirror and said God either take the urge to drink away or take me, the next day I just didn't drink, a week went by and it dawned on me that I had been sober for a week. I stayed sober for about ten years and gave casual drinking a try luckily I noticed that wasn't going to fly with me pretty quick. The main thing I want to say is take care of you, love the person hate the disease. Your Husband has to do it for himself and find added strength eventually from your relationship. The biggie is taking care of yourself and being whole for you. Remember if nothing changes well ... nothing changes. For me it's God his promises and the fact that he kept them, Yes I am now a Bible thumping Jesus Freak but I am really cool with it. This me is my best me. Good luck to you sending prayers.

[@MrKnutriis]

​@@michaeldillon9080 How nice with a comment section filled with positive comments and praise for other people.

[@arx754]

i really wish you would go to Al-Anon.

[@tonywellington7854]

+TheEndOfMyRescue wow sounds you like you really know how to pick 'em

[@arx754]

@Pablo Insano : Al-anon and AA are two different programs. sounds like you are a bitter alcoholic who is not willing to d o what it takes to get and stay sober. AA says that "If you want to keep drinking, that's your business. If you want to get sober, that's ours'. I believe in that. So, if you want to keep drinking, have at it. You'll get no argument from me.

[@thetatteredrose5054]

I lost my husband to alcohol and then to suicide. I didn't know if I could make it through your video but I just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you for quitting and telling your story. I pray that you have many years of happiness headed your way! You deserve it! Much love...

[@jiggajigjones8210]

TheTatteredRose sad...sorry to hear that.

[@diplosoriano9898]

I’m really sorry

[@caffeineskididdlydoo]

This is exactly what I fear for my son! God give me faith! So brave of you to share this! Power of LOVE to YOU!

[@TheKASINOINC]

LOVE

[@themortgagesquirrel693]

When I got sober I cried all the time, suddenly having to feel all the emotions, not drown them was overwhelming. Love the sober life and never want to go back ❤

[@eternalcowboy-qg3ku]

I just relapsed after 291 days. I feel so down because I was sure I would never touch it again. I'm not out though. Just a stepping stone in a long road. Good luck to all of yall.

[@rockbottom1014]

No real alcoholic has the will power to quit on their own. It’s a desease. Have tried AA?

[@andymccloskey8039]

Relapse is part of recovery. Learn from the relapse and trudge on.

[@rockbottom1014]

Andy McCloskey Recovery is one thing and a slip is another.

[@rjsimpkins2911]

Touch not the unclean thing, as it is too cunningly insidious. You can do 291 x 1000 next time.

[@katrinabarriett6177]

Keep trying. I'm trying too

[@laurapaquian1869]

I was sober for 4+ years and relapsed. This video is great. Soul-bearing. I'm in the process of getting back to step studies, meetings and sobriety. I'm glad I found this video...timing is everything.

[@niall441]

LOL!!! Step studies? Best of luck with that.

[@christinatourangeau3895]

I'm celebrating my 1 year of sobriety today from alcohol. I stumbled across this video, and it's funny how all of us addicts have a very similar story and experiences, from pink cloud, the ups and downs, losing and gaining friends, feeling extreme empathy towards others who are currently going through addiction. Everyone has a different journey of getting there. Best thing about sobriety is how evolved you become as a human being, it's not easy..if it was, everyone would be able to be and stay sober. I'm still afraid I'm going to pick up a drink, but now I have those experiences to help me along the way incase I relapse, looking forward to the future and no looking back. 🖤 Thanks for sharing this video.

[@evatrujillo6865]

1 year and 8 months sober here! 🙋🏻‍♀️ I drank for fun started at the age of 14 and my drinking progressed through out the years where It took me to some dark places, I never wanna go back to. I love my new life I feel awesome!!! ✨🙏🏼😍

[@mahdicarlos8846]

hi there how are you !

[@unknowndriver6652]

Im happy for you

[@clintonching6852]

Thanks for sharing your story; been sober 2 weeks now

[@mikewallace3473]

Congrats hope I can say the same one day

[@randcome]

Jesus. This is so real. I can feel his pain through him speaking. WOW. Amazingly vulnerable.

[@NicRed]

Ive been sober for 1 year and one month now..... lets go 2 years. I need to go to a meeting again been feeling wobbly.... Congrats tho bro!

[@tonymontana1996]

meeting makers make it...do it bro

[@brianramsay7056]

I dunno who you are, sir. Never watched a video by you. Dunno if you're still on KZbin. I've been struggling for years. I dream of sober days, but it never happens. I can't say this video is life changing for me, but you got me in the feels a couple times. You got me thinking about things. Thank you

[@Gggtry]

You need the foundation before you can build a house. Basically you need to fortify yourself and get the hard part done with before you can start the process. Admitting alcohol is in control is the hardest part to realize when you’re drunk everyday. I don’t touch any of that maybe once a year no joke. All because I’ve watched my dad become a bad drunk to the point he beat my mom. My girlfriend is struggling with alcohol and she isn’t even 20 yet. She crashed and totaled 2 cars because of alcohol and I know she wants help but she can’t quite get to that point yet. She says she’s not ready to give up on it but she’s a lot better with it. I understand everyone is their own person and I can’t change her but I really wish she would take that step. I love her to death and I plan on marrying her but I’m not going to marry my dad. I told her that and she turned it around so I gave up on that. Now I casually tell her once and a while I don’t like it and she gets mad so I don’t know if I’m doing the right thing by just letting her do what she wants and going on her time with the process. You can make it man it’s a demon you need to battle before it kills you. Godspeed

[@brianramsay7056]

@@Gggtry thanks. I'm doing better now since 2 months ago when I originally posted this. I haven't full on quit, but I can go several days without drinking now. Plus, I've greatly reduced cigarettes as well. I was at a pack a day, now it's a pack every 3 days. It's a struggle, but it can be done. Just don't expect an overnight change. Hope things work for you and your girl. It's rough. You can't really force it. Maybe ask if she wants to go to therapy with you. Don't say for alcohol though, haha

[@Gggtry]

@@brianramsay7056 yeah I def don’t do that haha but hey man that’s a lot better than what you were doing a couple of months ago and you should feel proud of the progress you’re making. I feel as if the best way to battle something is to take your own time on it and ease your way off of it and from one stranger to another I am happy to hear you’re going in the right direction:)

[@brianramsay7056]

@@Gggtry thank you. That means a lot. Again, I wish you nothing but the best with you and your girl

[@cajunpoet8701able]

I quit drinking April 19th last year after 17 years it wasn't easy but it was worth. Congratulations on your sobriety

[@deniscahalane1224]

I'm 55 an on off relationship with alcohol for years, it has destroyed all my relationships, but I was very functioning, never lost a job. I'm doing good today, I eat healthy, I kinda say to myself, alcohol is poisonous for my body and not in line with my healthy life style. I have a higher power, so all is sweet today. Wishing you all the best on your healthy body and mind journey. Like yourself

[@fleadoggreen9062]

Stay the course man,I only have a few weeks but my work outs have been stellar , feeling pretty strong,I’m glad I’m not drinking right now, and no hangover tomorrow

[@murdochcampbell7211]

What feels weird is how much time you have while sober

[@Noah204.]

Kyle Campbell it’s unreal....I have to find something to do with it in a positive way

[@Mr99RICH99]

Yes the days feel twice as long sober

[@danholmes7039]

That was how it was for me at first now I dont have enough hours in the day Welcome to your new life go out and live it

[@altagolfer]

Take the time to do what you always wanted to do.

[@matthewhaddadin1777]

Honestly I hated it at first I’m like why is life so boring

[@JerryBurke1234]

3 years later I still play this from my top 3 sobriety play list videos and still struggle. No discredit to you brother. Your very inspiring and I’m proud of you brother! Hope all is still well. Hope to one day as you…be my own success story.

[@outofthefryingpan2538]

Congrats on the sobriety my man. I just started my sober journey 3 days ago.

[@outofthefryingpan2538]

@No Worries fell back into it and out again. It’s such a hard thing to stick with when it’s so easily accessible.

[@ast-og-losta]

done. Two years sober. Best thing I ever did.

[@susankilian9116]

Thank you so much for sharing ❤️ I've recently given up alcohol and found your videos helpful. My energy levels took some getting back, but I waited, and finally, after about three weeks, I'm back and loving life. Good luck to everyone on your journey ❤😊

[@Don_Constanzo]

I have drunk for 18 years and in all my life I have never reached more than 60 days an that was 9 years ago. Two years ago I reached 13 days. Even when my leg was broken in a fight, I arrived with a doctor 3 days later with my fibula destroyed. Today is my 14th day without any substance (Caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, alcohol or weed). It's the longest i ever been sober in 2 years. I don't want to be a jackass anymore either. Blessings for all.

[@Don_Constanzo]

@Thaspacegoat Æ Thxs mate, i'm going to consider the psychedelics.

[@rockytheafg]

Weed can be hard to quit also. I hope you're successful with sobriety.

[@Seaton1518]

@@rockytheafg dont really need to worry about quittin weed, ive never heard a crazy weed horrow stories besides i ate all the doritos and pizza and had fun laughing.

[@cruiser6260]

No weed can cause schizophrenia, paranoia, working memory loss, mostly lost motivation, reaction time . Swapping one drug for another is still just escaping.

[@aceellis7463]

Dude I hope you're doing ok. Much love

[@martinarchuleta7797]

Just hit 90 days without a cigarette or a drink. Addiction is something that we can never conquer. It's an everyday struggle but the results are so self motivating.

[@sacredsteeler]

I'm with ya. Since Oct 22. From 5th and a pack a day cold turkey after giving my life to the Lord. The whiskey was surprisingly no problem, the cigarettes were still very tough to resist after meals. Vaping CBD definitely helped. God bless you on your journey.

[@justinambrose4444]

Cigs are that's easy

[@nataliep6385]

@@sacredsteeler What is Vaping CBD? I've tried taking cold turkeys, but I last like 5-7 days max, then I collapse into chaos again.

[@paunchypeach272]

hey! I watched this video when you first posted it. coming back to report that it took a full year, but i am now 25 days sober. this is actually happening!

[@charliebrennancole3363]

well done 👌🏻❤️

[@nmartin5551]

Congrats! You are worth it!

[@lcote367]

Thank you for sharing your story, love and strength to you. 2 days sober, round 4. Never give up.

[@kitterkat007]

Hang out with people who abuse hard drugs and alcohol long enough and you will see the damage it does to people's lives. 3 close friends have committed suicide, others suffering from depression and other mental issues,jail,families destroyed. Others with pancreatitis,liver cancer. Stop while you still can.

[@Mikemikemike13579]

Thank you for this video, I remember watching it about a year ago and it was helpful to make me quit. I'm 9 months now! Thinking and praying for everyone else starting to walk the path of sobriety!

[@simonslattery1845]

I'm on day 120 of being sober, my last beer was on 02/03/2019, thank you for the video.

[@pspspsp1010]

simon slattery how’s it going now?

[@wecandobetter9821]

What have I learned and experienced being clean and sober for the past 37 years is I find myself hardly ever having to apologize for something I said or did. That alone is just amazing to me.

[@sgt.lincolnosiris4111]

Who the fuck cares about someone 37 years sober tho. Go take a long slow drive for no fucking reason old man.

[@wecandobetter9821]

@@sgt.lincolnosiris4111 I sure hope you get some help for your anger problems friend

[@ms.tinygiant]

I feel like this is such a high form of respect you give yourself. I bet it builds confidence

[@cassiewisdom6885]

I've had all of those moments. Embarrassing myself, pushing all my loved ones away,I've drank about a pint of hard liquor a day for the past 3 years R&R is my cheap drink of choice. I was introduced to that from a homeless man. I can't go to rehab cause I have no one to care for my child. I'm hoping I can do this on my own.

[@allanlocke5749]

Hello Cassie I pray that you are doing well inspite of the monkey on your back. I want to tell you that everything happens for a reason. Everything can get better. You are not alone. You are good enough. You are beautiful and your life should reflect it as much as possible, even when it's harder to live it. Keep your head up, maintain faith and confidence. Let your grace and majesty guide you. Surround yourself with good and don't forget your truth. Be kind to Cassie, she has so much to look forward to and so much good to do.

[@goosepilot]

I like your video.. Real. Day 270 now

[@rashaka21]

Hey.. I’ve been binging on KZbin videos of people sharing their sobriety stories and just felt so compelled to comment on this video! I really appreciated how raw and honest you were. I’m 2 weeks sober and hoping it’ll be forever. It’s shocking how alcohol pulls you into a depression that never would have existed had you not had the inclination to chase the thrill of being drunk. I hope you continue to make videos like this ... felt so real. Thanks so much for sharing .... from Canada with love!!

[@malachihandemande8159]

Hey mate are you still sober?

[@rashaka21]

@@malachihandemande8159 started over … 18 days today! :D

[@malachihandemande8159]

@@rashaka21 that's alright. Keep going. I'm 4 days today.

[@radicalcentrist9471]

I watched whole thing coz I lost my head drinking last night. I'm gonna end up homeless if I don't stop. Already lost my wife and kid. Gonna to AA for the first time Sunday. Need to stop. Its ruining has ruined my life for so long

[@mgal6234]

How are you??

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Melissa G probably baracho

[@thehatoftinwithin4539]

God is Love

[@unknowndriver6652]

You can make it bro never give up , good days will come

[@mizteria6475]

2 months later how are you

[@LewisBlackwellMusic]

I quit drinking from the start of August 2020, but 100% sober from the 4th January 2021, and haven't touched alcohol since. My anxiety has dramatically reduced, less depressed, and generally feeling a lot better. This video has really helped, thank you :)

[@jimmy4x4socal44]

I got 558 days clean and sober 🤘🏻 Keep in up brotha! See you in JV for KOH

[@Noah204.]

Jimmy4x4 Socal good for you brotha,stay strong

[@ladybug2606]

Day 17, I’m so glad I found your video. Thank you for being so candid and honest about your journey!

[@ScottMcLinden]

Congratulations!!..I'm 2 years now

[@VincentsVideoVisions]

I don't think that I was ever a true alcoholic but I was drinking basically every day just out of sheer boredom and it was ruining my life in other ways. Drinking is basically a lazy way of entertaining yourself. There's no need to have imagination and drive when you can just come home from work and get drunk every night. Also, the drinking caused lots of weight gain and my nurse told me that I was pre-diabetic and that I had to lose weight or be full-blown diabetic by the end of the year. I quit drinking in June and since then I've lost a bit over 40 lbs. and I feel much better overall. I sleep better, I don't wake up feeling shitty / dehydrated, I don't binge eat from the drunk munchies, I don't make stupid drunk decisions, I don't talk to women who are no good for me, etc. Not drinking is pretty awesome.

[@ryujiganaha9645]

"Drinking is basically a lazy way of entertaining yourself." I agree! I'm on 200 days.

[@michaelomalley44]

VincentsVideoVisions I’m in the same boat as you man. I will come home and slam a 6er. Weekends 12 to 15 a day. I want to stop. How did you do it

[@VincentsVideoVisions]

@@michaelomalley44 that was exactly the same as me. I just stopped drinking cold turkey. I wasn't far gone enough to have physical withdrawals, thank goodness. For me it was more of a bad habit than an addiction. When the nurse told me that I would be diabetic by the end of the year if I didn't lose weight, that was it. I just stopped drinking. Since I quit I have drank on a couple of occasions but not that much, and I didn't really enjoy it to be honest. A week or two ago I drank two 'tallboy' cans of Bud and woke up the next day so damn dehydrated and feeling like crap. It just reminded me that it isn't worth it. I don't miss drinking at all and I really love the easy weight loss. Now that I'm 38 I just can't handle getting drunk like I used to anyway. The only time it was somewhat hard for me to quit was on Thursday nights because I play a weekly poker game at a friends house and most of the guys drink. I do sometimes have social anxiety and used alcohol to feel more at ease around people but after a week or two I realized that I don't need the alcohol at all... also I will add that I've been doing much better at poker lol. Life is just plain better without booze in every way. I don't know if there's an easy way to quit for everyone though... for me it was fear of becoming diabetic. Just pretend some doctor told you that you HAVE TO quit or else.

[@ISensii]

Thank you for the comment. Could not explain it any better.

[@cydsimone9647]

That's AWESOME!

[@PizzzaBoy]

10 days sober and trying to beat the boredom and find things I used to enjoy before I discovered alcohol. I had a panic attack similar to you. My arms and face locked up and I legit thought I was gonna die. Thanks for sharing your story, brother.

[@rachelwilliams8009]

Day 8 wish me luck

[@PizzzaBoy]

@@rachelwilliams8009 You got this! Always reach out to others if you need help.

[@rachelwilliams8009]

@Kev Buckley thank u

[@psevant1]

Day 21 for me. I thought I was going to die as well the first day. I wish us both good luck Peace

[@yodaddy9362]

That's the key to staying sober. Finding things to keep you occupied through the day.

[@deleriumslayer4931]

I'm 31 and tryed everything to quit drinking. What made me honestly never wanna look at a beer again was going thru. Week of delirium tremens. Full blown hallucinations ect. Shit terrified me. Scared me sober. As fucked up as it was it was the only way to stop drinking perm. I wrote down the whole experience so I can look back at it. It left a giant scar on me and I will never.forget that week. It changed.my life thank god.

[@robe.2424]

I'm glad you quit drinking, don't focus on trying everything and feeling like you can't win. You've already won the battle by giving up on alcohol. It's a great idea too you wrote that down, I think it could make a good book!

[@johnhewlett525]

Thanks for sharing..I had those horrendous hallucinations too..everyone wanted to kill me and were coming up my stairs with guns etc ..deadly snakes were slithering round my bedroom ..I was taken into hospital..vomiting black stuff..over a year later and not touched drink again..I came off it cold..apparently the worse thing you can do...shakes too were awful ...well done you..I related to you're experience 1 year sober now for me

[@joshteague8158]

If you don’t mind me asking, about how many beers a day we’re you drinking for how long?

[@jiggajigjones8210]

Joe Marmolejo thats good Joe

[@austinphillip2164]

I got alcohol withdrawal syndrome too though not full blown DT''s. I stopped drinking and had to lock myself in my house with auditory hallucinations, shakes so bad I couldn't text on my phone, I didn't eat anything but a little bit of cottage cheese and drank milk the whole time because my stomach and throat burned like fire if I touched anything else

[@nanobot81]

I got fired from my job for drinking on the job a month ago. Been sober for 1 weeks now and starting to feel better. Its a struggle man but glad youre still with us.

[@Holio88]

Dang man that's rough. Goodluck to you

[@DC-ih8bv]

Good luck

[@parkestanley2436]

I started 5 days ago using NALTREXONE it's amazing, it works!! How you doing?

[@jimmynellimusic]

You got this

[@lendrury2771]

Uriel Ramirez go get you a fifth of jack daniels and get hammered and find a new job homie

[@Purpleskyshorizon]

I know it's nothing compared to you and many people in the comments section, as of today I have 72 days sober from alcohol (beer) and I can honestly tell you and everyone: I will NEVER go back to drinking again. At age 43 I have way too much to lose. Thank you for your amazing and inspirational video!!!

[@incrediblejourney4723]

72 days is more than 2months. You're doing well. Even 72hours is nothing to sniff at.

[@Noah204.]

Hope your staying strong

[@ivorysteele]

trying to do the same this week

[@cirjames2540]

For me, it started with the social portion of drinking but creates the most alone I have ever been in my life. Alcohol is called spirits for a reason for those that are susceptible to the addiction, we become a slave to the demon.

[@ldsjfaithrideshareandinves6513]

Amen. Psalm 109.

[@suziq1020]

Wow how true that statement is at least for me... I'm so done with it..

[@jailbreakoverlander]

11 years bud, good thing you did this.

[@jailbreakoverlander]

Ill be rocking my Gnarkill lid very soon.

[@SteveSmekar-ll6ln]

11 years here, too. You are the rock and roll man.

[@rjrj8481]

11 seconds here bud

[@Wade970]

JBO, Nice to know that there’s other sober TEQ Overlanders! Hope to see you on the trail!

[@baileyskinner8931]

This helped me so much I'm just over a year sober and was having a rough night thinking about drinking feeling triggered...I came across this video and this fully reminded me of why I quit drinking...all the bad shit that happened to me because of drinking what I put my family through...thanks for sharing

[@travisharrington5819]

That's why I'm here too, needed a reminder as to why I quit and this video reassured me that the right decision had been made.

[@mindig11]

Thank you so much for sharing. I totally get the just me, 4 walls and my drinks scenario. I hope to find myself again in my sobriety. I really appreciated your honesty

[@Blackmetalmusicguru]

im 8 days in sober and it feels good! i quit for health reasons. i feel more alive. happier. like i can do anything. its amazing

[@johnnylobos50]

Glad for ya brother I'm 2 weeks from years of binge and abuse.

[@thealphajourney6108]

Damn....this sounds almost exactly like me. I need to quit soon. I have a problem and I need to stop before it's too late. Thank you for uploading this sir. I appreciate your story and it really is inspiring me to quit.

[@dillydally2010]

I hope that your received the help that you need. I'm on day 17.

[@dillydally2010]

Don't lose hope

[@Unmaleable]

​@@dillydally2010 Damn you're cute. Let me dilly dally on them cheeks

[@Wade970]

Hope you found the help.

[@neddwillson738]

im coming up 15 months clean of drugs and the boring and awkward thing is so real! Huge respect

[@cloudmystic1223]

Thank you so much for this man, I have zero days sober, but everything you said just really hit home especially about the tearing up, the suicidal thoughts, planning everything and plotting everything around the next shot the next beer, using it as a crutch in awkward situations, I feel that on such a powerful level, so I applaud you. Thank you.

[@seanshnizzy]

I’ve had those same panic attacks. Alcohol related, especially after a binge. Sometimes they would wake me up out of my sleep. 10 days sober here after 15 years now. AA has helped

[@HeavyProfessor]

I became suicidal from drinking, as well. Luckily I survived. Been sober for nine years. Started back at community college two months after I stopped drinking for the last time. Nine years later, I've finished medical school and just started my first job as a physician. Still seems like a dream occasionally. Be well. It took about six or seven years for me to stop feeling like an alcoholic and drug addict pretending to be sober. Now I'm just me. I went to AA for about three or four years, but I no longer attend. Just not for me any longer. It was definitely crucial in the first couple years, but it definitely doesn't have to be a life-long thing if you know what is best for you in your heart (despite what some people in AA might say).

[@lisbethbird8268]

Wow, you are awesome! What kind of medicine are you doing?

[@HeavyProfessor]

@@lisbethbird8268 Psychiatry

[@lisbethbird8268]

@@HeavyProfessor I actually wondered if you went that direction. That's so cool and I love your story. Thanks for the reply! I guess you really found something much better to dedicate yourself to. Stay safe.

[@HeavyProfessor]

@@lisbethbird8268 thank you.

[@rjsimpkins2911]

Anything is possible, based on your example. Certainty you must bring incredible insight to others about the insidious nature of this poison.

[@thisxfeeling1641]

I needed to watch this. My sister passed away back in June. She was an alcoholic. We used to drink heavily and its so crazy that I lost her. Im trying to stay strong but losing more and more of my loved ones urges me to drink. I’ve been able to stay sober for a few months. I’m trying every day not to take off and binge drink. Your video is inspiring to me to stay sober. Thank you for your words.

[@cbond99]

In 2015, I was hospitalized with severe Pancreatitis. I was 5'3" and 266 lbs. My gall bladder was removed and I had gout as well. I was drinking myself to death. It took me almost dying to wake me up & make me put the Vodka down. The main thing I learned was, anything in excess is going to disrupt your balance. To much booze, too much food, too much sleeping; ect. Everything has to have balance. There is no greater feeling of self-satisfaction than arriving at the end of a hard fought journey with no excuses and no regrets and looking at yourself honestly and saying, “I did that”. Isn't it amazing how much "free-time" you have when you get away from drinking? I spent so much time getting it, hiding it, drinking it and sitting around from the effects of it; that I never had much time for anything else but my job. Now, I'm doing woodworking, dabbling in knife-making and getting my body back in shape. (lost 116 lbs. so far) Remember, the wolf at the top of the hill is far less hungry than the one climbing it.

[@soldierforchrist631]

Seems like alcohol is a good weight gainer?

[@pollyanna147]

Pancreatitis is no joke. 8 trips to the hospital feeling like you would rather be dead.

[@amberbrown7554]

❤

[@johndv-j6o]

Had pancreatitis four times.. drank half a bottle every day for 15 years..yes there are now boring times..be healthy and you will be happy instead of happy moments and a sick body. Taking strong sleep tablets for a while at night helped me break night time addiction. I now enjoy eating & drinking healthy. Permanent nerve damage in feet from this is no joke..good luck!

[@itsjustme9354]

Proud of you mate! I'm day 3 sober and yr words are very profound. Thanks dude! Love from New Zealand.

[@killboy1488]

U still sober ? I'm on day 3

[@Swahili1]

@@killboy1488 im on dy 3 now as well

[@jjjjj2220]

A year shout out from nz

[@Zeezazz]

11 months for me. This guy gave me the courage to hit up a meeting. Thanks Captain!

[@BigDRunnin]

I can't tell you how many frozen pizzas almost burnt my house down from being past out drunk

[@jayholt]

BigDRunnin wow! Yep. Same here in college. I remember one time we passed out and woke up to the fire alarm. It was winter, so we grabbed the pizza, chucked it out the front door into the snow and passed back out. We tell it as a funny story, but looking back it could have been so bad.

[@joeworkingonbeingamilliona9313]

Yep

[@davidsaroea5693]

Lol happened to me too. Cooked a pizza upside down while I was blacked out

[@1superocky1]

@@davidsaroea5693 lol

[@NoneofyourBusiness-hy5ln]

Omg same. All kinds of things got burnt to a crisp.

[@1987danettelee]

I’m crying. I watched the whole video. Thank you.

[@CForged]

Sober is it’s own type of addiction and that’s the one you can be the best version of yourself.

[@maryquinn6661]

Thank you for sharing your story! I’ve been on a healing journey 14yrs. I recently decided to quit my weekly wine habit! I wasn’t hard core but realize my best self is sober!! Looking forward to what’s ahead! Thanks again for sharing your story, it’s inspiring and makes a difference for others who hear it! Blessings 🙏❤️😊

[@ray-ce9of]

Loved the video dude thanks for sharing, I’m 5 months sober and going strong 💪🏽

[@Rickberg1966]

WERE ALL HERE FOR YOU , I WISH YOU THE BEST , IM WORKING ON STOPPING DRINKING MYSELF

[@robertgowdey]

Thank you for making this video. During this 4 month qurantine I've been unemployed and live alone. I've started drinking 1.75L bottles of Johnny Walker Black. been to the hospital 3 times. I want to quit badly. I've lost my marriage, relationship with my daughter, my best friend. Everyone.

[@renatosarabia9574]

Stay strong Robert, I am right there with you, still trying to quit completely I go 2 days to 4 day's sober then fall off for 3 days. Or more...I don't want to do this cycle anymore

[@renatosarabia9574]

@Perry M Hang in there perry, I'm on day one and want to go as long as I can... It's not easy cause my Spirit is so willing but the addiction is strong, especially after being sober and happy a few days I fool myself that just a six pack will be enough....drink that and before you know it I've drank an 18 pk on top of that and I'm going for a 24 pk ....not to mention I'm already 45yrs old ...the binging is going to kill me, I'm not in my 30's , and sure as hell not in my 20's.... But knowing I'm not alone gives me hope someone else has feeling's like mine and wants to be better......god bless you perry stay strong.....✊✊