How to QUIT alcohol

FYI - I've created a totally free 40-page guide packed full of helpful advice, delicious mocktail recipes, and more for anyone trying to quit: You can grab it here: page.glowstate.com/letsgetsober :)
Hey gang,
I thought I'd try something a bit different today and create a new ramble series on the channel, somewhere we can just sit and talk candidly about something we're doing, feeling or thinking about.
The first one is all about how and why and how Hannah and I quit drinking.
I've found there are tons of benefits of going sober but getting here has not been easy. Let's talk about it.
Stef
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[@TheMichalaks]

Hey guys: I've created a totally free 40-page guide packed full of helpful advice, delicious mocktail recipes, and more for anyone trying to quit: You can grab it here: page.glowstate.com/letsgetsober :)

[@anniedeborahchinungo4434]

When you start watching videos like this , it’s a sign you have had enough. And yes I’m sick and tired of drinking alcohol. Thank u for your insight. I have to fight this vice

[@finn3102]

Exactly! That is the reason that we are watching this. I woke up this morning feeling rather bad, as you typically do after a night of drinking. I thought to myself, man..... it is really time to give this stuff up. I am sick of alcohol as well.

[@tomcampbell6384]

Oh my dear! Can't tell you how many I've subscribed to and watch and use their advice....GOOD LUCK!!!

[@realone3170]

Did y'all quit yet?

[@finn3102]

@@realone3170 Honestly, I have not. I was laid off from a job recently, and am still in the process of finding another one. When I was working, I would strictly drink on the weekends. Now, with all of this down time, I am drinking a few days during the week.

[@lutontown5923]

@@finn3102 stick at it bro🧡.

[@BrownGeorge-pw2xo]

Alcohol and cigarettes addiction actually destroyed my life. I could remember several years ago after divorce with my wife which brought me into my disastrous journey on Alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.

[@Qing__001]

Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.

[@Malikrooney-hq5jj]

Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them

[@SusanaGomez-mp8sk]

Hey! Yes Dr.benfungi

[@DonnHowes]

100% agree I used to have Psychosis and paranoid thoughts like "people thinking about me talking about me etc. Very odd behavior after getting off Adderall from 7-16. Antidepressants at 18-29. 31 now. I took way to much, but took about 20g of Gold caps (Psilocybin containing mushroom) I analyzed my entire life. The emotions that came out helped me understand behavior etc more. Wont ever need to do it again because I'm happy and contempt forever, but I wish more people did this to alter their perception of reality. Would help with healing much trauma

[@VanRyan-bv7du]

How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta

[@minimischke]

5 years sober in October, up there with the best decisions I've ever made :) good luck!

[@louie1086]

Is there any advice you can give me. Male 32 on jan 25th

[@Peepholecircus]

@@louie1086 best advise is to just do it one day, then go another day, then another. Days turn to weeks and years. You won't even want to go back after a few months. try watching videos like this on your first few weeks, loads out there. This vid popped into my feed after nearly 2 years sober, it's fun thinking you were at this point in the past @) food luck man, it's not nearly as hard as you think.

[@kl9058]

I need to stop im close to trying

[@patpiper9134]

​@@kl9058 same here bro. I hope you make it! Wish you all the best

[@d.brown9195]

This is me. Sitting here writing this hungover, anxiety, depression. I'm 31 years of age. Been drinking for 15 years. I am going sober from today

[@YoungMesrine]

Still drinking ?

[@d.brown9195]

@@YoungMesrine I have relapsed once. Can admit that. 20 days clean today

[@YoungMesrine]

@@d.brown9195 good job 💯💪🏿

[@An-Alien-On-Earth]

Good job man, I hope to stop today

[@zzzwy777]

My partner drink beer to the point of getting super drunk 3-4 days a week , I want to be there to support him overcome alcohol addiction , he is a great partner but alcohol must be slowed way down or it will end up hurting someone that is a great life companion and friend

[@MegaRbase]

I’m 37 and it’s the crippling anxiety that made me quit too. 4 hours of fun for 4 days of misery was just not worth it.

[@highdesertbiker]

damn thats where i'm at, i keep drinking but i need to stop do you have any advice?

[@MegaRbase]

@@highdesertbiker it’s a tough road ahead and I’ve slipped a few times along the way. Just remember when the car goes off the track you do your best to get it back on the road.

[@highdesertbiker]

@@MegaRbase how did you start quitting? did you slowly taper down or did you just stop one day totally?

[@bumblebeekimmy]

Quit cold turkey 3 years ago and never looked back! I was binge drinking every weekend and doing things I regretted… quitting was the best decision I’ve ever made. It wasn’t easy but it’s totally worth it. Good for you!

[@wwatkin21]

What do you do in moment when you’re at a celebration or a game or anywhere where alcohol is custom? I actually have no problem not drinking but it’s always those time where I feel like screw it it’s been 3 months I’ll drink at the this football game to have a little fun, even though I know I’m going to regret it I can’t seem to overcome these specific moments.

[@bumblebeekimmy]

@@wwatkin21 I don't want to ruin my streak of not drinking lol so that keeps me from imbibing. It is temping though, I find vacations particularly difficult. It does help to reflect on the massive benefits I've enjoyed from not drinking though (no regrets and anxiety the morning after, no hangover, no messy nights vomiting and making a fool of myself, etc). If you're not going for complete sobriety that's fine too though, I think it's just all about what you want to get out of it. Simply cutting back is enough for some people.

[@wwatkin21]

@@bumblebeekimmy right on. The longest I went was a little over a year, but I pretty much had to never go anywhere because I knew tension world over come me. The moment I decided to start going out again I started drinking again. Maybe I need to go out with only people who don’t drink or something. It irritates me that I can’t just refuse to drink in my own. Thanks for the response.

[@bumblebeekimmy]

@@wwatkin21 I totally get it, it's NOT easy. I know it's not for everyone but AA meetings can be helpful, I know a lot of people think they're only for "serious" alcoholics but they're really for anyone who's struggling with their drinking and they can teach you methods for getting through those more difficult moments. You obviously need to have a life and alcohol is very prevalent in society so it's something that's really tough to avoid altogether. Having tools you can turn to in your mental toolkit is important for success! Wishing you the best :)

[@awoodmann1746]

I'm in my 60s. Started drinking as a teen. But when I hit my forties I started having back issues. Started drinking a shot of brandy before bed. Then it turned into two, then three. Now it's a glass. If I don't quite drinking I'm going to damage my liver and die. I will not see my grandchildren grow up.

[@bikerboyofficials]

This is me, hungover and writing this comment to congratulate my future self for quitting alcohol. You did it Josh! You finally became who you were supposed to be. I love you and never give up and always maintain faith in yourself and with God. Congrats man 👍🏻

[@meatballfreak3868]

Good luck

[@cameronespinosa842]

We can do this man…. It’s a strong pull on that magic bottle…. No one can tell us … “it’s easy to stop just do it you can’t be addicted to it… no fuck you… I am addicted to it… it’s gotten to a point sometime in our lives…. We had money for alcohol … but not for food afterwards…. Christmas…. Valentines for our girls… clothes for ourselves…. Times in jail…” point is…. This is a disease and it is fatal…. It’s killed people behind the wheel… and people in a times extent…. We are dying slowly …. And America and the world is allowing it… but putting shackles on it with a slow process …. This isn’t even cool …. I cannot do it anymore … the temptation is real… it’s so strong .. this is stronger than wanting to smoke pot for me…. But I pray for all of us including you guys reading… don’t resist yourself …. Let it happen slowly … it’s gonna hurt …. It will ..but want that hurt and fight it …. We can all fight it… I’m one of you … fighting this … it hurts.. I wanna drink fireball right now as I speak., but I’m tryin not to… I am glad I found this video … thank you friends

[@tealquartz]

Hey! I'm right here with you. How are you doing??

[@bikerboyofficials]

today im proud to say im 21 days sober. next sunday marks 1 month! lets go!

[@christiegrant8244]

Keep it up!! Smashing it. Starting today myself

[@Universemasterj]

I’m watching this at 9 A.M. and still somewhat drunk because of the lingering from last night. Thank you. My father was a certified alcoholic who died from it and I’m here doing no better because I figured my twenties can just take it and “I’ll get better later.” I want to change and this has been a very poignant kick in that direction.

[@filipstruhar8048]

Hey man..how you doing today?

[@niamhconroy8405]

Fantastic that you’re making this positive change! I’m day 63 off the drink. Currently at a 3 day wedding in Italy surrounded by vineyards- the temptation to drink is so bad but staying strong 💪 We got this!

[@bonekollektor1659]

Stories like this help inspire. I'm only on day 4.

[@ninjachrish]

Stay strong!!!!

[@Acidknights]

@@bonekollektor1659 me too man, and I can't lie, shit is hard. hope you've been staying strong !

[@bonekollektor1659]

@@Acidknights tough indeed. How are u feeling? I'm actually a month in now.

[@Acidknights]

@@bonekollektor1659 awesome to hear that! And thank you for asking man, I'm doing fine. I mean, I'm currently in the hospital so, it's a lot easier because I don't have access to anything lol. I'm just hoping when I get out I can stay strong. Glad you made it this far, keep it up !

[@kisskissg60]

As i write this with a hangover no joke... i'm trying to give up,i know deep down its doing me in..the drunken regrets are getting a little silly now in my 40's.I'm finding I'm making some 'really' bad decisions under the influence of alcohol.Stuff you would laugh off in your 20s/30s but now?sadly embarrassing..Its not as easy as i thought it would be but ive got to keep the focused and knock it on the head.Many thanks for your advice 👍

[@davidcarga4034]

Same here man. 41 and tired of feeling like crap days after and the regrets. Have to cut off people who drink.

[@visam28]

Here with you hungover in my 40s. I pray we stay sober 🙏

[@kisskissg60]

Well that went quick....thats 4 weeks now off the drink.Its amazing how many people will quiz you why you are not drinking when you go in to a pub and order a soft drink or alcohol free beer..be prepared !😄 Feeling a hell of a lot better lately..probably needed to detox years ago tbh.Keep it up if you can to anyone reading this!👍🙌

[@LadiJadi72]

This is me now at 50. We've got to get this behind us. We have so much potential, and we've got to get out of our own way. You can do this KissKiss!!

[@wrsawy]

Stay strong

[@InfoKailen]

I'm 19 and already experiencing hours of "never again" and about a week or 2 of crippling anxiety and depression. This has really opened my eyes. It's quite difficult when the withdrawals that make you feel anxious and depressed can drive you to drink more. Thank you

[@Lovetoall1432]

I’m on day 4 cold turkey! My dad died 12 months ago and I started drinking heavy! I’m 42 now and I was drinking a bottle of vodka plus 2 cans every night! The hangovers become that bad I didn’t even want to get out of bed, Then when I did I suffered crippling anxiety just like you speak about..I’m not doing this anymore! I’m done! I’m out! I’m doing it this time 🙏 Goodluck everyone we got this!

[@Lovetoall1432]

Likewise mate Thankyou 👊x

[@wrsawy]

Yes!!

[@calvinblack2167]

Good luck

[@jacobthelander35]

We all got this

[@whatwedoinyah1614]

i hate that im an alcoholic but the confidence it gives me is jus incomparable

[@4tchilling956]

Go to the gym

[@growsinhouseherbiculturali1100]

@John J No, you can drink a little bit. Some of us can’t. Also, there is no god.

[@superdupertyson]

@@growsinhouseherbiculturali1100 lol. well there may be a god but he doesnt care for your troubles too much. as for your first statement, i agree. it may be hard to see god but its easy to see the devils work.

[@diaz6884]

@@growsinhouseherbiculturali1100 god is real but it is you and it is me god is the part of your brain that makes you small it is the part of your brain that tells you you’re a shitty person and it’s the part of you that says you’re the best and most important person god is our way of coping with the fact that we are infinitesimally small whilst feeling as though our consciousness and being matter in this realm we call reality.

[@growsinhouseherbiculturali1100]

@@diaz6884 If there is a god, you should be really mad that he robbed you of common sense.

[@janeansell1108]

Everything you said, completely rings true to me. I love alcohol so much I had to quit. Haven't drank a drop for 17 weeks now and I really do believe that's it for me, a life of being sober and I feel so much better! Well done to you and Hannah!

[@BjornSummer]

To anyone reading this: It will get better! I've been sober for a long time now and yes, it has its ups and downs, but your future self will thank you for the decisions you made today! You got this!

[@willsmith475]

I have always said the only person who can make you do anything is yourself. I went down the drinking rabbit hole to a point to where I would get drunk to just to get drunk. So I decided to stop drinking for one year and go from there. It’s now day two and I can feel how my body is already reacting to not having a drink. The coming days are going to be the hardest but I can’t wait to get that in my past and move forward with my life.

[@Artvelgui904]

​@John J bro some of us can't drink just a little bit. It's an addiction. Once We taste it its over

[@jasonbergeron6205]

Thank you. This year has been crazy personally. This morning I finished my bottle and realized I had an issue. Today will be my day 1

[@Vanilayogi]

Hope you made it this far

[@wrsawy]

Nice!

[@rawdublin]

Fair play man. I did 8 months sober last year but a few funerals later I was back into the usual weekend routine. Aiming to start again now and take it month by month. Stay strong and loved the advice and tips as it gives me motivation to have a clean hangover free life. No more weekends wasted 🙏

[@finn3102]

That sounds like a good plan. You know, I happen to have the same drinking habits. I drink Friday to Sunday. I woke up this morning thinking to myself that it is really time to give up booze. I have been there before many times before, and always end up backsliding. Oh well... at least we want to make a change. Good luck to us both.

[@dustinsanchezmusic5851]

I was a functioning evening drinker. This is day 1. My routine has my mind going crazy not to drink. I didn’t think it would be this hard to just drink on the weekends. (For starts)

[@An-Alien-On-Earth]

How has it gone?

[@dustinsanchezmusic5851]

@@An-Alien-On-Earth much better but still not exactly where I want to be yet.

[@susannaspitalsky7502]

How you beat that?same here 😩

[@susannaspitalsky7502]

I often think- ok, 1 glass… netter than 1 Bottle, start … and Drink that much till my head s silent and i fall asleep

[@susannaspitalsky7502]

@@dustinsanchezmusic5851🙏🙏wish you the best

[@sarahmhx]

Currently watching still recovering from a hangover, not my worse boozy session but just feel tired of embarrassing myself, blacking out/not remembering things and relying on it to feel interesting. I’m 28 and need to get my health back on track too. Started this journey today and this advice actually makes me feel excited to cut out alcohol for good!

[@melodywoods7971]

I haven't watched this yet but you get a thumbs up immediately from me for bringing up the topic. It's seen as such a huge "go against the grain" when it really doesn't need to be. There are so many different stories out there, so many different walks of life and reasons why people stop drinking. Every one is valid, and no one is alone in their journey. Thank you so much for being honest and open. Nearly 3 years alcohol free here, absolutely best decision I ever made.

[@Juliehen13]

Great video and so accurate. I removed alcohol from my life last September so approaching 1 year living alcohol free and never felt better. Highly recommend everyone try it and judge for yourself the difference 😍

[@joannetaylor9338]

Well done Stef, I’ve been thinking of doing this for a while. Thanks for posting - you’ve spurred me on! Don’t go back!

[@josepha133]

I'm 25 and I've never had a drink in my life. All the outside pressure from friends and family to drink alcohol as soon as I hit 16 just kind of turned me off it lol. I just didn't get why everyone cared so much about my (not) drinking. Like, no one cares whether or not I play tennis for example. I just don't get why people get so offended by someone not drinking alcohol…

[@1323shona]

Because if you're also drinking it makes them feel less guilty about doing it, then you're in the same boat x

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

Not missing anything - you're living pure life! I want to get there - completely sober. Comparing my sober self to my drinking self, sober is WAY better. Powerful sleep, youthful energy/focus, look and feel better.

[@yobootyhadmeded3022]

not gonna say you’re missing out but it is fun at the time won’t lie to u

[@aussierule]

Because a lot of people see it as being not fun and/or a square.

[@aussierule]

And I'm not trying to insult you just legitimately answering your question

[@jbenz1990]

I’ve tried many times to quit alcohol these last few days I had major withdrawals and the shakes and I’m sick and tired of this shit. Thank you for this video

[@elizabethjane1465]

I'm 28 and I've never drank in my life. I never wanted to when I was younger and then once I started to consider it, my therapist told me it was good I didn't drink because it would make my anxiety worse. Eventhough my anxiety and depression has gotten worse, I'm glad I didn't go down that route because I would probably be in an even worse place. It definitely makes social gatherings harder for me, but I think learning how to handle a social gathering without a substance is something that I hope is a good thing. I will probably never touch it because I can't risk my mental health. Congratulations on your choice, I wish you the best of luck. I will say remember that no path is a straight line and that is totally okay.

[@preacherman666]

ty for your story, the month off and on idea is brilliant. cheers mate. here's to staying strong.

[@emma4659]

I was sobbing halfway through the video because I relate too much.. When I was in my twenties I was drinking a lot for fun. Thinking back it was probably a self medicating because of what I went through in childhood, but now in my thirties I find myself drinking when I get too stressed and thinking about all of my responsibilities. But I get so incredibly depressed afterwards, I feel like a failure more and more, but yet I don’t want to go to alcoholism meetings because I’m not sure that would help me, I fear that will make me feel more sick, but correct me if i’m wrong. But yes, that’s why I got online and found your video so thank you, I will definitely try your technique.

[@gigitijarain]

I feel you. Same

[@logicbeat8564]

AA really can help. I’m in the same boat as you are. I went to my first AA meeting and how welcoming the people are is truly amazing. You should try it. I know it’s hard/embarrassing. Bit if I can do it so can you.

[@Cuyt24]

Grow up. Sobbing? Lol

[@Moogles1982]

@@Cuyt24 you’ve obviously never been in Emma’s situation. A little empathy would’ve been nice. Be happy you’re not where she is, and show compassion for the less fortunate.

[@hollydalzell2356]

Good on you guys! I’m in my 20s and get horrible anxiety and depression from drinking, I do regular months off drinking and wanting it to stick!

[@jessicat9198]

Well done Stef! Sounds amazing. I've always been a "light weight" so never been a big drinker but these days (aged 34 with 2 kids), I barely ever drink, even if I go out with friends I don't feel the pressure to drink in the way I did when I was younger. I think the biggest reason is I don't really get that relief and relaxation most people get from alcohol. I like the taste of a gin and tonic or a cocktail but I enjoy it just as much if its a non-alcoholic version, so drinking alcohol just ends up being an expensive way to get a headache! I found it very interesting when you talked about anxiety about social situations without alcohol as I tend to feel more socially anxious if I do end up drinking because I'm worried that I'll start speaking too loudly or make an embarrassing joke or say something I'll regret the next day. Basically alcohol = losing control and no alcohol = in control for me, which probably means I have other issue haha but this video definitely sparked some interesting conversations so thank you!

[@CelestiaLunaRituals]

I have decided to cut down and be sober this September then to do one month on one month off like you guys did because I just feel much happier without it and nothing beats waking up on a Saturday and Sunday without feeling grim and knowing you have the whole day - I think I’ll miss it a lot/feel awkward saying I’m not drinking socially which kinda says to me it’ll be a good thing to reduce my consumption of it - would love to hear how you guys get along it’s always lovely to know other people are doing something similar ❤️

[@mariethorkelson2047]

I completely understand! Iam in the same boat man. But once I finally get the help to stop il be ok. Imagine being a professional nurse with a closet drinking issue . A completely successful professional with a problem that dictates

[@Mebbe308]

I’ve sent this to my lovely son who is an alcoholic. I live in the UK. He’s in NZ. I truly pray he can get help

[@piaraismacmurchaidh4712]

Got into my fifth drunken fight last night. After deciding to "cut down" multiple times, I've got a wake up call and realised I have to stop period. I'm a medical student with exams in exactly a month. Let's hope I'll have curbed the addiction in time!

[@BettyToldyouuu]

Same. Got into a pretty bad fight the night of my sisters wedding. The wedding was awesome but the party just went left and i blacked out. Still embarrassed but I’m absolutely done.

[@jays4272]

How Are You Doing Now ?

[@tonyoj4751]

This gave me a lot of hope, I'm not the type to get drunk and get aggressive rather happy and relaxed, no matter how much I had to drink. But if found that when I haven't had a drink I feel down and depressed. Not wanting to talk to anybody and generally irritated. I really like how honest you were about your situation and that gives me hope. I want to have my self control back, I don't know if we could talk and maybe or hopefully like you said I can go hand in hand with you on the journey. Please let me know cause I don't think I can do it by myself at this point. Thanks again for sharing your journey so far. Bless!

[@lovepeace9437]

Sehr gute Entscheidung! Schön, dass du mit so einem wichtigen Statement anderen, die das selbe Problem haben, Mut machst!👍

[@hollyg9589]

Good on you ! I’ve started seriously thinking of quitting alcohol. It definitely triggers my depression and anxiety but for some reason I still drink. It’s wild how common drinking is when you really look around so good on you for making a positive change

[@bdstairways]

I’m with you! I want to start today. I’m 42 and have tried doing a month off and never succeed. But I feel like shit so I’m going to try. I feel you it definitely increases anxiety it makes me eat crap. I’m doing it. No excuses. Thanks for the video. It’s nice to see someone else on the journey.

[@finn3102]

It has been 3 months, have you quit drinking?

[@kiranroy666]

I'm 42 and iv started my journey towards sobriety. Mainly because of what you rightly mentioned, the 4 am anxiety and the massive depression the next entire day. I loved alcohol way too much but I'm just sick and tired of waking up full of fear at 4 am and spending the next day full of fear and sadness. Also I had to apologise everybody I texted bad. I refuse to live under the clutches of alcohol. I choose freedom! Iv had enough

[@victoriahawksfield32]

I'm sick of alcohol too. I want to give it up but feel it will be difficult! I'm gonna give it a go 😊

[@grumgrumosaur]

well done guys and thank you for sharing! I also deal with crippling anxiety and since seeing a therapist for childhood trauma and slowly finding myself through yoga and a spiritual connection, I realised my desire for drinking has started to decline rapidly and the less I do it and the more time increases between nights out with booze the better and more myself I feel. It also massively helps that through my journey of truth and self discovery the people who have become my friends also seem to hardly ever drink! Also love your T shirt haha :)

[@victoriaoldridge7404]

I feel this! After having my son 14 months ago, I find myself drinking so much more than I should. I literally use having a bad day with him as an excuse. I feel insanely anxious and down a lot of the time. I keep having weeks off and it’s insane how much better I feel for it. Alcohol is so much more dangerous than we’re led to believe. It’s so wrong that it’s glamourised in the media. Both our physical and mental health suffer with it. Why isn’t it being demonised yet like smoking!!

[@em......]

I am in my 40s and I've never been drunk. I think I've had about three sips of alcohol in my life. The reason? I saw how alcohol affected my sister and my mother and I did not want to be anything like them. (My mum did take herself to rehab and she was sober for at least 20 years. I was very proud of her.) I don't do drugs either. Can't stand them. Congratulations on your choice. I wish you and Hannah nothing but the best of luck!

[@nataliaserdynska8646]

I felt the same thing! I loved alcohol. Then I got pregnant then another pregnancy. Being sober for 3,5 years made me realize how happy, calm and present I am. I dont need it anymore.

[@NCsgonefishing]

I'm 32 years old, and the hangovers are rough. It's two days of nausea and dry gags. Eating is almost impossible. I've lost 30 lbs from drinking too much. 30 lbs that I didn't need to lose. I know it's time to start slowing down and eventually quit. Watching videos help me to believe that it's possible and that I'm not alone.

[@samk2283]

Well done to you!!! I'm so happy to hear this best of luck to you and don't ever become a slave to anything 💗

[@Gemstone55]

I was exactly the same…..couldn’t wait till 5pm to have a beer or a wine most nights…..then we went away and I decided not to take any alcohol as I’d been feeling under the weather…this was last august…..I’ve not had a drink since….I’ve not said I’ve quit as if I fancy a beer I’ll have one, but I feel so much better, and I don’t crave it at all….best thing I ever did. (Also in my 40s and anxiety riddled lol)

[@zachariahlouthan3710]

This was so helpful. Alcohol, now that I'm 32 doesn't hit the same. This substance is starting to make me queezy when I am at work and want to throw up everyday...Keep posting, YOU WILL HELP SO MANY PEOPLE.

[@welchprodigy8637]

I’m on board my man. I had quit whenever it turned into drinking just to washing away my problems and then it became a problem for me as far as consuming it daily. I was going through a divorce etc and when I got custody of my Son I said to myself I have to stop in order to be alive to raise him because I didn’t won’t to leave him in this world fatherless. Took some discipline but I’m sober and still going strong. When at odds folks think about your love ones.🙏🏾😊

[@scottjackson163]

You’re a good man Charlie Brown. I relate to your story. I tried many times to quit. You would think that driving drunk on a motorcycle, at night, would be a wake up call. But, it wasn’t for me. It took the birth of my granddaughter to set me straight. Taking care of that little girl, completely sober, became more important to me than drinking. Next Monday, 11/21, will mark 1 year since I last had alcohol. I still miss the booze occasionally, but I think I’m out of the woods. 👍

[@Jesusisimaginary]

I have lost my family already, all I have is my mom. I think about ending my life a lot but I am not going to give up.

[@glenberania4128]

I'm having my last beer tonight. Tom, I will start my journey to sobriety. Thank you for this. It motivates me to try and really quit drinking.

[@t_bones]

Howd you do

[@glenberania4128]

@@t_bones Not so good. Still drinking beer very night after work. Sad.

[@t_bones]

@@glenberania4128 im 27 days right now and have been going to meetings. Its possible. Give it a try.

[@glenberania4128]

@@t_bones I'll try tom bro. Thanks!! 😍

[@finn3102]

@@glenberania4128 Hang in there and keep trying. I am in the same boat as you, I will have days where I say "Ok... last beer". Night rolls around, and I am cracking them open again. I did not drink last night and it was ok. Only thing I notice is that after quitting the booze, I have difficulty falling asleep. Melatonin supplements (5mg) from GNC helps in that regard. Honestly, I love beer so much I just don't know how long I can keep it up.

[@thomasmcdonough1438]

Thank you 🙏🏼 I really ti hear this from someone who understands. I’m tired of being alcohol dependence, I will move forward and stop putting that poison in my body

[@amberowl1397]

I've been surrounded by alcohol for two years at university, I know that's nothing for a lot of people, but I've come to the realisation that the obsession with it, does border on an addiction - it's so normalised. I've done some terrible things under the influence of alcohol, especially when I use it as a coping mechanism and it's just not worth it. Since this realisation I've tried sober nights out, even going to the club, (although it's a little bit disturbing sometimes haha) if you're with your friends and there's good energy, you can bounce off of other people and it can be even more of a fun time. I know you've got this Steph, I think living life as it is, unfiltered, completely sober, and just enjoying it, is a truly wonderful thing. Best of luck!

[@B..103]

I always had the feeling that alcohol played a big role in your lives. Maybe I am super sensitive about it because people who are close to me struggle with alcoholaddiction and that is why I probably pay more attention to it. So so great you made this choice!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@B..103]

You could stop forever 🦋🦋🦋

[@tiffanyholman5570]

Wow did this video come at the right time! Woke yesterday feeling absolutely vile, following heavy nights drinking both Friday and Saturday night. I still feel out if sorts, which yes, proves that alcohol as you age (I'm 38) does not mix well! 😂 I actually gave up alcohol for 6 x months before. Felt amazing and thought it would reduce my tolerance, i.e. stop me being able to drink like a sailor. But it did not. I would say I'm a binge drinker at weekends. Can take it or leave it other times and never drink on my own. But as someone who enjoys fitness and living a relatively healthy lifestyle, the drinking on top os just killing that. I too suffer with anxiety and depression and my mood was at an all time low yesterday because of the booze. So thank you for sharing your journey thus far. Its kicked me up the bum to do the break from alcohol again, and maybe do so for good this time. 🙂

[@marieavignon694]

That's a great video format! Totally gonna try the one month off/one month on drinking thing to see how I feel

[@emmabond5529]

Good luck with it all. You sound like you’re all in now, one day at a time and no pressure worked for me. I’m 43 and I quit for dry Jan 2020, kept going, then the pandemic hit and it was seriously the best thing for me. My drinking was definitely to cope with social anxiety, but then fed into a persona I thought was part of who I was. I tried to give up before but then caved in social situations. Having no social situations to go to was brilliant! After six months or so I was just in the swing of it and started giving less fucks about being boring and having no banter😀. I soon realised after my mates had had a few drinks no one notices whether you’re drinking or not. I can’t stay out late anymore, alcohol fuels you through, whereas by 9pm I’m exhausted from being social and good to go. But I’m ok with that now. And Ive also got to know myself better. I used to think I had a party image to live up to. That was all bullshit.And nothing beats not feeling that post booze shame and anxiety. I’m 43 now, my kids have a mum with more energy and self worth and my husband doesn’t have to worry about my professing my undying love for him to a group of strangers.(why did I do that?!!) Win:win. You’ve got this.

[@420GirlForever]

I just started to become dependent on alcohol as a way to deal with my anxiety disorders and PTSD. Those issues already make me a high-risk for alcoholism but I know how bad it is for me. It took me getting as sick as ever before last night to realize I need to stop. Here’s to day 1 being sober (with a little Mary Jane) and I decided to move my White Claws out of site, so I wouldn’t be so tempted to grab one. I’ve been struggling with the urge to have “just one drink” later and I know it always turns into more than that. Well I have needed some motivation to feel like I can do this and I thank you for making this video. You’re helping lots of people. To whoever is reading this, you’re not alone and we CAN do this💯

[@jamiespruce4547]

Thanks for posting this. I'm at the end of my tether with this and listening to you has really helped me today. I can do this.

[@tinamiller9599]

Omg. The anxiety in the morning induces thoughts of death relief for me. You are so spot on.

[@youngbastard100]

Very inspirational and certainly not condescending. I am going to try your method today. Thank you very much.

[@kel.o.00]

Good job Stef. Honestly can't remember the last time I had a drink absolutely detest the way it masks me feel. Also studied in the drug and alcohol and mental health field which turned me right off as well.

[@shelbyrose6090]

I haven’t had alcohol since I got pregnant with my daughter in June of 2021. She’s almost 6 months old now, and I grapple with going back to drinking alcohol once she’s no longer breastfeeding. I’ve seen so many benefits from being sober that I am seriously considering quitting for good.

[@Ikaikiastar]

My friend lost her 4 kids due to her driving drunk. I have so many friends that are alcohol dependent. It's so brave and important to examine our relationship with it.

[@TheDaniMilan]

My baby died she was three weeks. I’ve always drank but never this bad. Today I’m stopping. The grief is ridiculous but i have to i realize that I’m letting everyone down around me including God and self

[@ingcomparablei2200]

Thank you for sharing this. I think many people have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol and without it I definitely feel better. I started to drink less often and limit it to a maximum of two glasses for a year now. Most of the time it is easy, when meeting with friends it can be harder. I think in general I dont like the feeling of being dependent on something, even if it is just Coffee, as soon as it gets a ritual that I really can not skip I find it strange.

[@robertnic1969]

Great job! 4 days sober here taking it day by day. Starting to feel better!!

[@finn3102]

Good for you. Based on past experience, it should get better and better over the next few weeks. Possibly some insomnia, but that is normal. Although you still may feel the urge to drink here and there. Especially when everyday stress from work & life hits you.

[@aaronwigg1096]

Thank you Sir, literally my first vid to get me to quit/cut back. As a vet, drinking has masked my anxiety, depression and ptsd. It has become a Goliath of a problem

[@cryptoninjaz]

I have had enough LORD please take this problem away from me forever !!

[@shannonkerns9771]

Ugh, I’m right there with you. Newly sober at 43 for health reasons. It’s hard because being sober doesn’t feel like something I chose but rather something I HAVE to do. I’m sure it’ll get easier with time. I really wish alcohol wasn’t such a big part of my social life previously, lots of good times. Thankfully, people are pretty understanding when you’re in a social setting and you tell them you’re not drinking for health reasons, definitely stops the pushiness. We can do anything we set our minds to, it’s just rarely ever going to be easy to do big things.

[@angeladunn9672]

I loved your video. I have struggled with alcohol abuse for about four or five years. I went for quite a long stretch a year and a half. Sober and I recently relapsed for about eight days and went into the hospital for help and found out I was!!! so it’s more important now than ever for me to not drink

[@grracegrracy2730]

I just saw your vid for advice. I quit 5 years, then one year a couple times, now it's like 3months off and back. I keep trying. My mom always said, "count your successes." I hope you're still doing well after 5 months. 💖💗💓💞

[@angielynch6739]

I needed to see this, very well put 😊

[@EEN63]

In my early twenties I partied more often than I probably should have but somewhere in my mid to late twenties I discovered I REALLY don’t like vomiting or feeling like crap the next day, wasting so much money on alcohol or the ramifications of poor decision making. These days I’ll have a drink whenever the mood strikes, but it only seems to strike 5 or 6 times a year, if that. Alcohol is a depressant so probably not the best choice if you already have depression or anxiety. Also alcohol is not the healthiest thing we can put in our bodies, regardless of any emotional issues. If drinking is problematic or is potentially becoming problematic, then appropriate steps can always be taken. I think it’s wonderful you recognize a potential problem and are choosing what is best for you and your family! 🥂 Cheers (with sparkling apple juice or non-alcoholic beer or my personal favorite - water on the rocks with a wedge of lemon) to feeling better and to your 1000 days of sobriety to come! 👏🏻 🎉👏🏻 I support your decision to stop drinking 100%! Well done!

[@fisherwoodsjr]

Glad i found your video! I’m on day one. Do more updates please. Fighting (arguing) with the wife has brought this on. The kids hearing us argue because of my drinking. I’ve tried stopping in the past. Hope to see new videos from you

[@GirlGoneLondon]

Currently pregnant and have not ONCE missed alcohol. Genuinely considering never returning to it.

[@shprotthecat]

I stopped drinking (not that I was a heavy drinker anyways) as I got into sport - running, cycling, snowboarding and probably swimming, too. The best feeling ever. 🏊‍♀️

[@jindijoosten8562]

I was never one to drink very much but I had some times where I’d go out and drink more. 5 years ago I completely stopped cause my body just got so sensitive that I couldn’t handle it at all anymore. I don’t miss it. I’m 28 now. Love this for you Stef I think it’s a great decision!! Also love your t shirt hehe

[@phillipclark7861]

You've done yourself a massive favour. It's a drug at the end of the day, dressed up as social catalyst. I gave up alcohol 4 years ago after a lifetime of drinking I'm 60 next month, and it been like an awakening. It's like my I.Q. , awareness, confidence has had a massive boost. It took about 12 months of levelling out when I stopped. The thing is it's society in general, especially in this country, that has a problematic relationship with alcohol that is dressed up as normal behaviour. Julius Caesar even commented about it. You will do yourself a massive favour living a drug free life. "Sober in a world full of drunk people"

[@lovelifementoring5399]

Hubby has done the same and it’s been the best thing ever for him. Great video, you always crack us up 😂😘

[@lifexfashionxbeauty]

Funny you post this, at the start of this month I quit drinking and have plannend to at least not drink for two months. At this point, I actually think I’m going to stick with it for a little longer. Whenever I feel like I want to celebrate with a drink (which is so absurd… but yeah let’s be kind to ourselves) I drink an alcoholfree beer, prosecco or wine. There are pretty good ones out there nowadays. I haven’t missed the alcohol at all yet and I sure as hell have NOT missed the hangovers, fatique and crippling anxiety. Keep it up! 🙏🏽

[@hannahbradshaw2186]

I drink every once in a while and love it when I do. It's a flavour (I love trying new things) and social thing for me. I'm 25 and have never been drunk. People don't believe me which I find annoying - I don't understand why strangers care so much about my drinking habits. I just don't want to make myself feel sick and lose control of myself! 🤷🏼‍♀️ I can have heaps of fun without it! However, I can see how easy it is to get reliant - I was drinking more in lockdown. Well done and good luck to you and Hannah 💪

[@marley354]

I'm 32 nearly died because pancreitus now its for life. Drink is so acceptable its hard to get off. Your a big man for this video it helps people like us thank you. Been 2 week off at the moment ain't allot but we gotta strive threw

[@alexnewall8864]

One day at a time as they say ,my husbands been sober for 27 years but his life was unmanageable with alcohol and since quitting we had our son and he now has a very successful business so has never looked back ,if he’d carried on drinking I don’t think he would be herex now but thanks to AA life is good ,I on the other hand love a glass of Chardonnay ☺️

[@franciscosaavedra3658]

4am anxiety and depression for half a week. You just described me. Let’s try this.

[@layla309]

As a Muslim, drinking is off the table which is something I am definitely grateful for.

[@Clarkey1928]

thats something i spose

[@PeterHaywood-nf6tl]

You are lucky. I started drinking at 15 and it completely destroyed my life.

[@MR0DDB4LL]

ALL muslims I know drink like animals ^.^

[@CurzonDon]

Both of my parents suffer from addictive personalities, the main “drug” being alcohol. From my experiences seeing them at their worst when i was a youngling, i swore off booze. Obviously when i reached the appropriate age, it was then introduced to me as a natural stimulant that can help provide a more exciting experience of life, when used at the right times. Being almost 27 now, I’d love to say that i don’t have an obsession with it, but i definitely use it as a confidence/personality booster most times. I can also see how that can compound into a much more serious situation later in my life & with that being said, I love the month on, month off idea! Looking to implement that same structure into my everyday life ✊🏽. much appreciation for the video

[@JuneJulyA.]

I agree with what he says about alcohol. It is a depressant as a drug. I like this Stef. All the best!

[@scrltt6372]

Showing this to my dad, his mental health is worse than ever and drinking doesn't help at all. Giving up anything is difficult but it's so ingrained in the British 'culture' it's hard to get away from it. Good luck Stef!

[@carolinecahill-qp3oi]

I think you are amazing..thank you for your brilliant advice..i needed it

[@rezartamilo6245]

Ok so..I am from Greece and live in Uk for the past 8 years! In Greece when in family gatherings etc people tend to give the little ones a sip of beer or light alcoholic drink if they ask to try..what I want to say is that the bigger the deal society makes about it the more ‘curious’ and impatient to try this “miracle” people get! In Uk for some reason alcohol is a big deal starting from supermarkets and restrictions etc to families drinking without kids watching ..I think its just part of our life and not big deal really! I am not an alcohol drinker at all but always fascinates me how obsessed people get with alcohol here..btw I love Uk and do not want to seem arrogant towards the matter but I think we should not make a big fuss about it either! Great job for quitting..life is beautiful when you can actually live it and feel it..we do not have to dull our feelings bad or good..they are all good..well done again and enjoy life and your beautiful family ❤️

[@kellyallen3692]

Love your heart here Stef....Bravo!

[@maryjeanbabyqueen2354]

I WANT TO FEEL BETTER, YOU HELPED 🙏🏼 THANK YOU ❤

[@Flywithdean]

I’m nearly 28, Finance Director - don’t drink every day - binge drinker. Feel fine professionally / awkward personally, social events etc - always used booze to get me thru events. Been so drunk on occasions of work travel, ended up lost in cities & ended up wrong hotels. Jumped out moving Ubers in black out rages, goes on.. Booze is my downfall. Trying to cut it out completely as well. On the wagon is the way to go ! Baby steps and stay positive. Open up and get a good support group. Go search for sober groups / local events. Takes a village.

[@furrys.1304]

Thank you for this video. I'm on day 9 now.

[@joenetoneable]

Started drinking at age 55. While working a new job at the Post Office. Every time I got off work a large silver bullet was chugged. Then after 6 months a half pint of Bacardi. After drinking every day at least 4 mixed drinks of absolute my doc says it’s time to stop, due to fatty liver and just general unbalanced wellness, and always feeling off and loopy.

[@ivanalmada5508]

Thanks mate this is my first week off drinking.. I feel so much better, but like you said I wake uo around 06 oclock cant sleep.. but went back to sleep again..

[@michaelpoczynek]

Congrats! Good work!

[@creedcastguides]

inspired me ill try it and keep you updated thanks bro

[@primee5730]

I'm gonna take this journey with you, minus the month on /month off tactic... Keep posting and I'll keep watching... Stay strong brother

[@smithy0506]

I'm 10 days in mate might not seem alot but I've been drinking since teen years abit like what you said but I've found my self binge drinking after work just to cope with anxiety. But I feel so much better even 10days in just walk past alcohol in the shop without having to go for any .