I Quit Alcohol and It Changed My Life

[@aureljour1]

I am 47, I started to drink at 15. I will celebrate 2 years of sobriety the 1rst January 25. Best decision of my life.

[@bgrossman]

I will too, we must have quit at the same time

[@visibletoanyone922]

Have a drink together, celebrate!​@@bgrossman

[@jackieblack6248]

I’ll be one year on 1st January 2025 🎉. Well done and good luck.

[@magdavanderlith925]

Well done😊

[@HoustonShutterCenter]

About to be 48 Dec 22. 2 years sober for me in July of 2025🎉

[@Hollistar91]

Sobriety delivers on everything that alcohol promised. Congratulations on your journey thus far! Keep going.

[@tjfSIM]

I love that 👍

[@DrAlexGeorge]

One of my favorite quotes which got the through those first few months.

[@SunnyNguyen12-v8k]

@@DrAlexGeorgewell done congratulations I love you too much Alex 🎉🥰

[@Betsy__]

I love this! 250 days sober. First time hearing this.

[@Hollistar91]

@Betsy__ Congrats on 250 days, Betsy 🥳 keep it up. I'm glad you like the quote. It really helps put things in to perspective x

[@joannaburger2095]

I'm 37, an alcoholic for my whole adult life and was diagnosed with adhd 2 months ago. I started taking Ritalin twice a day and it's changed my life. I've joined AA and I'm on day 17 alcohol free

[@martinaandrew7821]

You are in my prayers

[@letitiarosenthal2286]

I had my last drink of alcohol on the 31st Dec '21. I intended to make 2022 an alcohol free year, I was a habitual heavy wine drinker. At the end of the year, I felt so good being free from alcohol, I continued. The first social gatherings and every evening was tough, but I did it! Now almost 3 years alcohol free. Loving it, never feel like I'm missing out. It's a good thing to leave out of your life!

[@martinaandrew7821]

The wine goes with the cooking these days and the nice dinners - they are associates with each other?

[@chloee7781]

We share the same soberniversary (soberthday?)! And I was also aiming for a full year, couldn't see myself going back to drinking after that so I just kept going. Now, I wouldn't go back for anything. Almost 3 years sober, learning everyday how there is nothing linear about healing, and that's my favorite challenge.

[@nokulungamacu]

I am 41 years old 25 years since drinking and I have stopped and I want to hold it this Dec I am tired of being miserable, I want to face my life head on instead of hiding through alcohol. I agree with everything you have said and its true, Thank you so much

[@timothygriffiths4962]

I needed to hear this before Christmas. Stopped drinking 3 weeks ago and now I feel stronger about it. Thank you

[@madinp1177]

I'm a nurse who came to use alcohol as a crutch to get through Covid and its aftermath. I was up to a bottle of wine a night. I shudder to think of things like my life-long cancer and dementia risk as a result of this behaviour but I guess all of that damage is done now. I just have to accept it and try and make healthy choices from now on. I am on day 512 of sober life now and it has been completely life-changing. The first two weeks were beyond difficult. My sleep was also appalling but I remember that in spite of this about three weeks in I was sat on the tube on my way into work at around 06:45 feeling absolutely exhausted, but as tired as I was I suddenly just noticed that my head felt . . . clear. Clearer than it had felt for about 10+ years, despite having barely any sleep the night before. It was almost as if a baseline level of noise and anxiety that was all bubbling under within my body had just dissipated somehow. The weight also started falling off which was also great news! I had initially planned to "reset" my relationship with alcohol with a three-month break but at the end of the three months, I just wanted to keep it going. My ability to cope with everything and anything has greatly increased since then and I don't see myself drinking ever again. I won't lie I do miss the taste of a dry white wine or a cocktail in the summer or a red wine in the winter when everybody else around me is drinking but it just isn't worth the temptation.

[@angeladunn7865]

Actually the risk of those things decreases. Your body and brain do heal.

[@kevinhope7504]

One year sober here. It's super hard for the first 90 days and then, you just don't feel the struggle the same way anymore. If you don't want to drink anymore, I believe in you, and I am cheering for you.

[@purple_phoenix1971]

Well done💪🏻❤️

[@elliottrichardson8213]

I went nearly 6 months then relapsed the end of a holiday, been struggling ever since. I will quit I know I can do it

[@kevinhope7504]

@@elliottrichardson8213 I believe in you. I believe you can do it. I believe you are strong enough. I believe you are capable enough. I believe you deserve sobriety.

[@deborahmacneil8484]

@@elliottrichardson8213don’t give up I know you can do it 🙏

[@mssophietomko]

I’m a year sober on Thursday! Congratulations!

[@hannahmartin6459]

I’m nearing the end of a full year alcohol free, I actually cried at the end of this video when you said about giving yourself a hug because I am so proud of myself now and how I have managed to do this to better my mental health and relationships in my life. I needed to prove that I could socialise and live a life not revolved around alcohol and I’ve almost done it. I don’t think I’ll go back to drinking again and as you said I have so much more to learn on this journey. For anyone thinking of quitting alcohol, do it! It will change your life for the better❤

[@bethhayes1]

Congrats! I will be 2 years sober in January. What a blessed journey. Would NEVER go back to drinking. I am a whole new person!!

[@karinelmberg9359]

This has just popped up on my feed. Watched it ,had been toying with the idea of stopping after Xmas , I am stopping today. Thank you for a wonderful video.

[@moz7173]

I'm starting the sober journey at 53. I Really needed to hear this.

[@pamelawamala6751]

Best to you! I stopped this year at 61. It has been an excellent choice.

[@Swieber-gu5vw]

Always remember, its possible!! You dont need help but just determination.

[@jdk4457]

1 D AA T pretty lady

[@conniejohnsoncj8724]

4 years for me was 58! I am so happy and don’t wish I was drinking with others when I go to events!

[@jdk4457]

@Swieber-gu5vw But help, is. Helpful

[@MegaMia1000]

Dear Alex, You're story is so similar to mine but I am in the fledgling stages of my alcohol free journey. I lost my husband in July 2023 to suicide. I thought that would be the wake up call I needed to stop drinking but it got worse for about 6 months to a year. I've worked hard to process the grief and to rebuild my life, and I've done amazingly well given that I wanted to join him after the funeral. I started working at a drug and alcohol service in July this year, helping people who are clinically non-dependent to reduce their intake but still on weekends, I was hitting hard, especially when I felt the wave of loneliness and grief wash over me. I am building up the courage to start my own KZbin channel, I was want to share some thoughts and tools that I learned on how to get through that grief, as well as, one day have my own two years alcohol free video. Thank you for sharing your experience, this came at just the right time and I look forward to seeing more of your content on this topic. Peace and love ❤

[@randycafferty250]

Get Sober Lady! Just do it! You r or you r not! Once u r ur life gets better period!

[@rodbreslin383]

Great video. Speaking as someone who hasn’t drank alcohol for almost 33 years I can assure you or anyone else on this journey that you’ll definitely not regret it. I’m now 67 years old and will be 68 next year (2025) I got my life back since going sober back in 1992 and I’ve never looked back. Sure it was really tough back in those early days but life got incredibly better the more time I spent living without alcohol. Warm and sincere congratulations on your two years sobriety and long May it last. Even after all these years living sober I still very much take things one day at a time. Yesterday’s gone, tomorrow’s a mystery.

[@leeshizzle]

can we just take a moment to admire how long these takes are? speaking so eloquently for these long periods of time is crazy impressive

[@suewilkinson910]

The thing I have always liked the most about Alex's videos is how eloquent he is and how well he explains things. He's a born educator. Plus he speaks really nicely too. Not a all sloppy with pronunciation etc.

[@willreidy5851]

Really good point, it's bloody hard to do avoid those filler 'erms'.

[@kattihatt]

Can we take a moment to try to stop start every comment with "can we take a moment"?

[@tiffcat1100]

My current language bug bears (never with Alex) are: 1) losing the _ly adjective as in, ‘I did it so bad.’ 2) ‘I was sat’ instead of either ‘I sat’ or ‘I was sitting’. 3) ’You’re joking me!’ 4) losing the end consonant of almost every word & especially at the end of a sentence. 5) misusing ‘homing (zooming) in’ with ‘honing (fine tuning/perfecting)’ 6) zero idea of there/their, your/you’re & many other words. The pronunciation points particularly bother me regarding 30+ UK KZbinrs with huge followings, since whole generations will be growing up copying this & thinking it’s fine & acceptable, while our language (identity) seeps permanently away :( My mother used to really dislike ‘heighth’ instead of ‘height’, ‘different to’ instead of ‘different from’ and ‘sicth’ instead of ‘sixth’. About 10 years ago I was astonished to hear so many start the answer to a question with, ‘So, ….’ but either it has died a death or I’m not noticing it anymore ;) ps my grown daughter can’t or won’t say Cotswolds without saying Cotsworlds & it’s always House of Frasier instead of Fraser! ❤

[@Laura-o5j]

Bless you ❤

[@hutts72]

1.5yrs into sobriety. Never been happier mentally, physically & emotionally.

[@catharinab8314]

True!

[@wibbleclarke6784]

OMG the commitment point! Only realised last year how 30 years fo boozing has been messing with the ADHD and made me skint at 45 yrs old. All of a sudden, 4 months in to sobriety, I can see a clear pathway ahead. Short term goals serve the long term goals Executive function is now a possibility. Still, I had some fabulous experiences in thoese 30 years. But, they're gone now!

[@OneEyedWillie-i2j]

I'm very happy that I found your channel. Advise from a Doctor. My Dad was a Doctor and my Mom was a nurse. No such luck for me as I found alcohol early and didn't look up for 40 years. I'm 58 now and 23 days sober. Gotta start somewhere. Not really having any cravings just waiting impatiently for big ticket benefits. Not hungover anymore is nice. Saving money-also nice but it's still the same me that I used alcohol to escape from. Feeling off balance and scared basically. I drank to shut away feelings of inadequacy and shame. Hating myself and seeing no benefit to my existence. I still have those feelings but no way to escape...yet.

[@chrisfox5525]

I’m 230 days sober, really enjoying the journey now I’m over the initial difficulties associated with abstinence. Your video is calm and affirming. Here’s to one and two years ❤

[@kiris1323]

This was one of the best alcohol support videos I’ve seen. Thank you!

[@Nyxwerk]

Please post a video about ADHD and alcohol! I’d love to learn more about that

[@TeflonBarbie]

Yeah definitely, I think I have undiagnosed adhd

[@sisterofnight451]

Me too I'm adhd with autism! And quit booze after 32 years and am sure it had something to do with my addiction. My partner is ADHD, a doctor too, and relys on it still but doesn't binge like I did :/

[@tomheaven4623]

I’m on the same journey. I’ll hit 2 years on 28/12/24. My whole life has completely changed and I’ve gone from feeling like I have nothing, to now feeling I have everything. Well done 😊. Keep inspiring people to realise that there’s a whole better life away from the Alcohol culture. Thank you.

[@jangriffin-fi1yx]

Proud of you. Good on you Tom your name I believe says it all 😂❤ Think did best thing in uour life - even though I've never been a drinker rather a milk shake or fruit drink lol I love that you now feel you have everything as I believe you have. I love health it is your wealth. Keep on that right path life's miles too good to waste xx

[@elizabethbarber1]

118 days here...did 9 months that ended in 2022 and honestly I regret starting drinking again but I'm glad I'm nearly 4 months sober again now and want to keep going indefinitely! It's crazy how ingrained drinking is in our culture... Love the video - I'm definitely coming along for the ride!

[@chrismcveigh1838]

I'm the same, stopped for two years, thought I was bigger and better and I was so wrong! 50 days sober now and I won't make the same mistake twice!

[@karik726]

I am 16 months no alcohol! I love it. Yes it was rough and so much to deal with. Like everything I used alcohol to numb… came up. Still is surfacing! But I’m here for it. I can handle it.

[@staceyguth6830]

I am alcohol free as well and hurt my neck from the number of times I nodded in agreement with your video. Thank you for using your celebrity to help others!

[@DrAlexGeorge]

Sorry to your neck! Thank you for watching 💙

[@Robot-i1v]

@@DrAlexGeorgehey also, do you have have an anxiety condition as well as ADHD? Thanks ps are you off caffeine as well ? Anxiety inducing and come downs , your views on this would be amazing

[@pixiemaple]

Do your video on ADHD and alcohol I’d love to hear your opinion and story. I’m 4 years sober, diagnosed adhd about 3 years ago now. A lot makes sense why I was such a party animal to put it nicely! You’re right it doesn’t mix it’s like pouring petrol on a fire . I love sober life, never ever going back!! Keep it up

[@damotourettes]

5 months sober. I don't miss alcohol at all, but I certainly empathise with how grief and loneliness creep into that void. If it does, it's time to talk to someone. ❤

[@jago751ismyname]

Extremely similar to my current situation, approaching 3 months sober and exercise and hobbies have really helped fill that void. Finding I am more productive and sharper already, I am keen to see how I feel in a year or more.

[@DTaz9]

I started my attempt to stop drinking 15 months ago, I’ve now hired a coach and although less than one week sober, I feel I’m finally ready as the feeling has gone from months of grieving to happiness and excitement at the thought of a new and improved life. Well done on your own journey

[@joyconnell1318]

WOW; you certainly deserve accolades! What really impresses me is how you came up with a plan prompto. That’s brilliant! I’m 86 years old and been struggling with alcohol addiction for 46 of those. I’ve tried many different things; but being who I am always reverted to drinking. You hit the nail on the head about voids; that’s my big problem. I let the pressures of life exhaust me, I ran from much of it and started over again. I believe it’s possible to live without numbing myself but how to get there? Thank you for the honesty and compassion! Sincerely (Day 2)

[@bm5_5_5]

It’s crazy how much younger you look as well. Everybody has said the same to me. That sober glow can’t be beaten. I’m two years sober next month and I still remember seeing your first video about quitting like it was yesterday.

[@DrAlexGeorge]

Thank you! I recognize it in myself too. Well done you x

[@bm5_5_5]

@ Thanks so much 🥳

[@AwakeningSoul5842]

THANK YOU! It’s very noble and brave of you to share your journey so far, and so much resonates with me (ADHD, filling the voids, a newfound appreciation for walking, earning your good feelings through exercise, etc.). There were times I wanted to cry, and give you a hug ❤️. Keep going, you are an inspiration to many, and I am going to watch more of your content right now. We are all going to change the world 👊🏿.

[@sherylmoffat2780]

Im so glad i came across your video, Im not a big drinker, last nyt I had a small wine and felt the pain of it going down, its like my body is saying "oh no I dont like this please no" its time to stop as my body hates it so im going to follow along with you as I stop. Thank you.

[@jordannbunce]

The earliest parts of sobriety are always the most emotionally taxing for me. Having to deal with my stress/anxiety/etc. raw and unmedicated puts me in a temporarily bad place. It’s so important to remind myself that I can do hard things and this too shall pass.

[@kaylajarzab]

343 days so close to one full year! I resonated with so much of your story, thank you for sharing!

[@Deedar75]

I'm day 37 with no alcohol, you are describing my exact experience so far..well done, great video congratulations

[@margiewright4730]

Thank you for discussing the isolation, leading to grief and uncovering the emotions/avoidance. I’m also grateful for the information about the sleep interruption for the first 8-9 weeks!

[@rustystrings615]

You articulated the benefits so well. I recently passed the 6 month mark being alcohol free. I needed to hear this today. After awhile you tend to forget how bad it was before you quit.

[@LaurenButt436]

Alex, Thank you for sharing your story. It helps me to feel less lonely and isolated in my own alcohol free journey.

[@kindkitchn]

Wow, beautiful testimony! I am two years in and I can relate to everything you said. You look so healthy and sound so honest and clear. Congratulations and mocktail cheers to many more years!

[@Supersam220]

Thanks for making this honest video. There seems to be an unbalanced number of videos on going alcohol free where people describe an almost immediate life transformation. 3 weeks in and I feel literally zero change so reassuring to hear that it takes time to feel the changes and strengthens my resolve not to start back. Cheers

[@pamelawamala6751]

Insights in life are so personal. Excellent you are sticking with your resolve!!

[@sharondube9207]

Great video. One year sober and so glad I made this change. Thank you.

[@tammyjams22]

219 sober! I love it. I’m finally taking the time to get to know, me. It’s the best gift I’ve ever given myself ❤

[@Hollistar91]

Congrats 👏 I'm glad it's helped you uncover the real you. Keep it up

[@keote]

I came across this and it reminds me of myself.. I'm at the very ends of drinking, not from addiction, but from the aftereffects every time I do. I'm stopping drinking starting this month. Like you, not stopping the socializing , but to incorporate a sober social life. Glad I saw this...

[@cloe2777]

I’ve been sober for a few years now, I think alcohol in our society especially in the uk it’s always something to celebrate with and it can mask a lot of things. I used to use drink when I went to go to nightclubs/pubs just so I fitted in and to numb the anxiety. But it’s not realistic and in the long term risks not only your mental health but your physical health too. But I’m glad I’m sober now as A I’m in touch with just being sober and enjoying life B it’s not effecting my liver badly C Just feel so much better. I’m glad and also so proud of you Alex! You’ve done amazingly not just being sober but also by being an inspirational human being X

[@alisonmarriott5372]

This resonates so much with me. I’m 5 weeks sober and have been struggling with my depression returning and all sorts of anxiety and feelings and you have reassured me that this will pass. I have been caring for my mother who has Alzheimer’s and I have completely neglected myself. I’m also overweight, suspect I’m neurodivergent and I’ve also decided to go for a walk every morning. I’m a lot older than you but we have a lot in common.

[@emmajohnston4881]

3 weeks sober and counting. Videos like yours remind me of all the reasons I started this journey. I am learning more about myself alcohol-free each day and feel so much calmer and less stressed overall. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@anneburger422]

It is really refreshing to hear someone explain what I've experienced first hand in such an eloquent way. I can agree with everything you've said... it's all so true. Thank you for making this video, it was very validating for me to hear it and reinforce why I decided to do this.

[@MeganFry-um6ty]

Helpful and inspiring! Congrats on your two years! 🎉

[@Hollymodz]

congratulations dr. alex, i'm so proud of you

[@DrAlexGeorge]

Thank you ❤

[@jamesharley3783]

Great video thanks good to see you doing so well 4 months alcohol free here ...life is so much better sober

[@Alexalbert13]

2.5 years for me, I’m 56. I genuinely never think about it normally and I’m happy to be surrounded by people drinking, I just realised enough is enough. Not smoked now for 10.5 weeks as well haha

[@josephtrombecky2804]

Hi Dr. Alex, I want to start this comment by saying I have been a fan of yours as a doctor and role-model since I first saw how you carried yourself in love island. I saw your first videos about quitting alcohol a few weeks ago, and this video came at the perfect time. I am currently two weeks for the first time in 7 years, without drinking or smoking anything. I resonate heavily with a lot of this video, such as the ability to feel a full range of emotions and the feeling of "control." I've been "stuck" as well for years in my life. Grief played a major part of my alcohol use. For the last few years, I have been a caretaker for my father, aunt, and mother. They are all older, and I had to work full time and give up my education because I couldn't balance my home life, school, and work. However, I had time to drown myself in the booze. I wish that's not how my experience was, and I was able to enjoy the parties and such with my friends in a healthy manner. I couldn't, Alcohol as my coping mechanism for the difficulties watching my parents and aunt get sicker (heart disease for my dad, diabetes for my mom, stage 4 lung cancer for my aunt). Last year, on a random summer night, I was trying to sleep and my mom started screaming in the kitchen. I ran to the kitchen and my father as on the floor, with his eyes rolling over and face turning purple. I had to call 911 and begin CPR. All I heard as my mom screaming and the voice on the phone giving me a count for compressions. All I saw was his face turning purple and his mouth foaming. All I felt was his body turning cold. I began blacking out more frequently since that event. For the year after that occurred, I blacked out 3-4 times a week. I drank up all the remainder of my money. I still worked full time, I went back to school to do prerequisites for nursing, which I got accepted into the program and am starting in the spring, This is my new "adventure" that you talked about. I am now two weeks getting off, as I said, and I feel primarily negative emotions. My sleep is dysregulated, along with all the other physical, emotional, and mental difficulties you discussed. But it's now or never for me. I want to be a PA long term, and a good nurse on the way. I want to continue to be there for my mom and aunt, who are still around. The blacking out isn't going to help. The bottle will never help. I'm honestly struglging a lot with this journey. This video came at the perfect time. So thank you for continuing to be my inspiration, even if you had no idea you were.

[@suzanneporter7708]

Well done! Keep doing what you’re doing and just take it one day at a time. Give yourself a pat on the back and remember it’s a marathon and not a sprint.

[@LizCurran]

well done i- it's good to find a supportive community to share your journey. Try The Sober Club (run by Janey Lee Grace) or another similar. It's easier with support. Janey has an inspiring podcast too - The Alcohol Free Life podcast. Loads of encouraging stories. Good luck with your journey and your nursing

[@DrAlexGeorge]

Thank you for sharing this powerful story @josephtrombecky2804 - I'm so sorry to hear about the challenges you've been facing, but it’s amazing to hear that you’ve decided to prioritise yourself, your health, and your happiness by going alcohol-free, I hope you’re very proud of yourself. I can relate deeply - I used alcohol as a coping mechanism for years, and it was only when I recognised the long-term damage and unsustainability of that method that I was able to embrace change. Please know you are not alone. I hope it helps to hear that I also struggled in the early days of my sobriety. Two years later, I am still finding more and more benefits, and I don’t miss alcohol at all. Best of luck with the nursing degree, that is an incredible job and a very exciting adventure. Sending love x

[@omilaviplanet868]

@DrAlexGeorge This is not fair why didn't you like my comment

[@josephtrombecky2804]

@@suzanneporter7708 On days such as today (struggling physically and facing emotional triggers) it's so hard to ground myself! Thank you for your encouragement: :)

[@ap5194]

This is some real talk right here. You're very good at articulating real situations when choosing to go alcohol free, especially talking about the void created after stopping. Filling that void, in my opinion, is the absolute key to it. Some people find a 12 step program helps, some people choose to get busy reading quit lit and podcasts, others ride motorcycles, other people smash it out in the gym, the important thing is to find something, rather than twiddling your thumbs and romanticising about how good alcohol was when in reality it's wasn't. I myself quit drinking on Christmas day 2018 (I'm 5 years 11 months and 9 days sober). To say it changed everything about me and my life is an understatement

[@bethhayes1]

True. Instead of drinking in the afternoon I go to the gym or take long walks.

[@alexandrashakespear1832]

Thanks so much for this excellent video! So much of what you say rings true for me. I stopped drinking on 15/02 this year and have no intention of starting again. So not worth it! Keep up your good work of inspiring people to go alcohol free and embrace 'real' life

[@eviemcewan7801]

Thank you so much for this video. It really rounds up what life can be like once you quit alcohol. A lot resonated with me. I have been struggling with alcohol for some time now. I quit alcohol for almost 2 years but started again. Video's like this remind me of what life was like in those 2 years that I didn't drink. Thanks so much for your honesty and keep on doing what your doing!

[@saskiauiterwaal9588]

I loved the fact that you pointed out that good sleep takes about 8 weeks of being sober.. I know so many people who have done dry januari/a month sobriety (including myself in 2019) who didn’t felt much differences; and therefore just after that month of hyped “dry-januari” go on with drinking a lot, but with more confidence because they are not alcoholics.

[@purple_phoenix1971]

Well done Alex ❤💪🏻 I’ll be 5yrs sober on 28/12/19 Best thing I’ve done for me

[@tompearce9935]

Well done mate, I'm so sorry for your loss. You speak so well and are so informative. I don't really drink at all but you've encouraged me to just cut it out completely. There's no point to it.

[@CT-vm4gf]

10 years sober for me. I was going through a 700ml bottle of Smirnoff vodka a day to stay “normal”. I’ve been a much better normal for years now and so glad I stopped drinking.

[@sylviabarnes480]

Amazing effort. We'll done!

[@TeflonBarbie]

That’s what I drink 😂❤

[@karimdahbi9991]

Great job, Alex! 👏🏼 I’m on day 37 and feeling extra motivated to keep pushing! My goal is to hit 100 days-let’s go!🎉

[@Rach185]

I’m nearly 4 yrs alcohol free. Took me 3 attempts to stop but finally made it. Life is so much better from a health and wellness perspective just the best choice ever !

[@katha1205]

Excellent video!!! Thanks for all your tips and being so open.

[@ellenpage2882]

Thank you! I’ve tried this twice before and made it to three months each time. This time my approach and mindset is completely different towards it. I know this time will be successful because of that. Excited for more videos about this! 🌱

[@hollycourt4183]

Well done, such an achievement 🎉 I’m 2 years alcohol free on Dec 25th, best decision I’ve ever made

[@DrAlexGeorge]

Amazing - huge congratulations to you too !

[@louise-LeL]

I am 60 days sober at age 55. Im 100lbs overweight. My energy is better but im eating more at the moment. I so want to loose some weight. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@tiffanypetzoldt3141]

It’s funny, I’ve watched quite a few of these types of videos and it seems so simple and I feel silly I didn’t realize it myself but right at the end when you said you’ve done this experience, you’ve gone to the pubs and that sobriety is all new. That hit SO hard. Just flashing back to all the times I repeated the same night over and over and why? Really appreciated that.

[@pamelawamala6751]

Every day I am so happy I am not drinking alcohol. Love how you ended this video. Beautiful.

[@robkenyon6949]

Great video and great message! I stopped drinking about five years ago. I feel good every day and I really love my life now.

[@cmcole22]

you're a great communicator and congrats on your sobriety

[@caroline7090]

Well done ❤ 5 years sober me! I cannot believe it,honestly! Its good to listen to other's sobriety and remind myself to continue x

[@bencourtney3541]

I stopped drining in November 2024. I have lost weight, saved money and feel so much better mentally. I plan on carrying on for 2025.

[@DrAlexGeorge]

Thats awesome!

[@valerieoconnor4462]

Hi. Hope you don't mind me asking this. I gave up alcohol 6/7 weeks ago and mentally not good. Did you suffer after quitting and did it get better after a while.

[@NatMak007]

Loved this video! I'm 2 years 3 months sober myself and it was really interesting to hear your story and find so many similarities to mine. Thank you! x

[@DrAlexGeorge]

Thank you for watching and i'm glad you found it interesting. I would love to hear what kind of topics / videos you'd like to see next and congratulations on your achievement too.

[@deborahmacneil8484]

You have made some incredible points they are truly dead on. I watched it several times being 120 days all in. Don’t avoid avoidance love it. Your saying some truly great and helpful things here👍👏🏼👏🏼

[@witchmorrow]

thank you for this reminder alex, to embrace being present in the moment, without needing to get wasted. If I can do that more, then I be more able to accept drinking less. Just being present.

[@tigergirl906]

Fantastically honest and inspiring! Well done and congrats!

[@DrAlexGeorge]

Thanks so much!

[@Alex-g4q4r]

Thank you for posting this and sharing your experience! I'm like 3ish years sober and what you describe about the "void" -- I don't view it this way but one of the major major benefits of sobriety that you're articulating that a lot of people don't understand is the clarity it provides. No other change in my life has given me such deep clarity. I don't know why this is with alcohol, I've quit other substances but sobriety from alcohol seems to provide a fundamental clarity. Others describe it too, I made a bunch of other positive changes in my life emotionally, psychologically, health wise, logistically, but I never would have been able to do this without sobriety from alcohol.

[@TedGeiss]

Congratulations!! I am celebrating 3 years this December. Like you, I have made significant changes in my life.

[@DrAlexGeorge]

That's amazing to hear. Thanks for watching and congratulations on your achievement ❤

[@wendyjohnston2964]

First of all congratulations and thank you for you're honesty I gave been struggling and the decision to give up hadn't been an easy one but today is the day and yes before Xmas keep everything crossed for me ❤

[@mickandtraceycope7826]

Some of the best advice I've ever had from a doctor. Love the McLaren hoodie by the way 🚘 Take 1 day at a time and well done for making that choice and facing your problems. Must be hard, you're doing great!

[@DrAlexGeorge]

Thank you, I hope you enjoyed the video ❤

[@CL-tv7pz]

Fantastic video. One of the best I've seen on this subject. Congratulations on your journey thus far.

[@euancoull9664]

Right behind you Alex! 2 years on the 9th for me 💪 I’ve always identified with your journey because of this and it has been a great support.

[@DrAlexGeorge]

So awesome!! And thank YOU

[@goliathus7383]

This is a great video thanks for sharing your story ❤

[@ew1852]

Hi Alex, would you consider posting a bit more about your exercise/food journey? You seem to have developed a really healthy relationship with both and I think it would be really interesting/helpful to get your insight on how you set up positive habits with a busy schedule

[@beanie2315]

George you are very eloquent and lovely to listen to.

[@charleslyall4911]

Well done buddy 🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@dukeydave1]

Wonderful video. Beautifully delivered. Inspiring stuff

[@gracenaef8132]

Thanks for this video and excited for more content on this :)

[@richiep430]

I’m not a drinker but I found this fascinating.look forward to the next video and I’m sure your videos will be very helpful and educating to many many people .

[@AnastasiyaShitkoOriflame]

🎉🎉🎉our destiny and health are in our hands, only forward to happiness Dr. Alex

[@Ninasheehy]

Thanks you for such an amazing video! You really explain it all so well and makes me even more motivated to stay sober 🙌🏻

[@lewiscawood388]

Thank you for making this video Alex. Like you, I am in a similar situation where I recently lost my Dad age only 59 and the grief has led me to alcohol. I had a massive blow out last week and decided enough was enough. I’m at the start of my sober journey and I’m excited for what’s ahead. I’ve never had a “crippling” problem with alcohol but I’ve always thought it was something that hasn’t served me well and has made me feel awful at times, I enjoy the odd drink but I’m definitely susceptible to the occasional blow out maybe 4-5 times a year which I hate. So I’ve decided to kick it out all together 👊🏻

[@ninacobfeld5808]

So pleased to have found your channel. Love your wisdom and honesty. I needed to hear what you were saying. Looking forward to hearing and learning more.❤

[@pipkins1972]

I'm not a big drinker (it can be a week or more between drinks) but I've been considering giving up alcohol. I stopped drinking for 6 months about 6 years ago as part of a health kick, i felt so much better as i also dropped over 4 stone in that time. I'm ready to stop again. Great video by the way.

[@remirsingh3581]

I lost my brother to suicide when he was 21. I was 26. It is incredibly hard to come to terms with and my heart breaks to this day 8 years later. Good on you for taking care of yourself through such difficult circumstances and achieve what you have. I have ran a marathon but I also tend to self sabotage myself with alcohol and would like to cut it down. This is great content for me and feels very supportive. Thanks

[@ricktomlinson5481]

And let's remember the benefit of good nutrition and supplements that target the weak spots.

[@biancabalano9978]

Well done! So insightful and I learned something much. Thank you for sharing!

[@Eeplostinspace]

Thank you for sharing your journey ❤. Thank you gifting more people the insights and most importantly the hope of possibilities in recovery . Wonder anyone struggled weed addiction and any insights you could share ?

[@Bananaperday]

Thanks for sharing. Very relatable.

[@deanihendry7967]

Thank you so much !! Amazingly informative and motivating .. Good for you Alex .. 🙏🏼💜