My 100 days without alcohol are over. But I didn't expect this to happen...

[@NCrdwlf]

I'll be honest, once I hit 100 days I know I'd never drink again. The experience changed me that much. It's so powerful .

[@MrNinjamanguydude]

Same thing happened to me after 30 days of no alcohol. I was so excited on the last day and i wound up hammered after 3 beers. The next day i realized that the 30 days without alcohol was so much better and so i am now committing to 1 year with no alcohol

[@Nat.Dialogue]

Exactly what I did and happened

[@afryscot4782]

This is exactly what happened to me. I drank on Friday last week after 30 days got hammered and the hangover lasted 3 days so I’m gonna go for another 30+ days again and keep it going like that

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

yeah, waking up "oh boy, I don't miss this one bit"

[@nyccollin]

Same thing? He spit it out, he didn’t get hammered.

[@Thedesertguy75]

Why do 30 then start again, how could the results ever be different? I've done it too and within 3 days I'm in full regret again....no more for me. 😊

[@duffysullivan2794]

I was a moderate drinker. But, I was also a consistent drinker. Couple of beers after work every evening, maybe a few more on the weekends. Never got real drunk. One day a friend told me he was quitting drinking for a week. Said if one cannot put it down for a week, that is a sure sign you have a drinking problem. Made sense to me, so I took the challenge. Quitting drinking for a week left me feeling so much better, when the week was up I decided to carry on for an additional week! The benefits of general well being, and getting so many more things done that needed doing, convinced me that alcohol was a total liability. I never did go back to it. That must have been around 1999, 2000 and honestly I never missed dropping alcohol from my life. It wasn't that hard to do either.

[@dg9015]

Excellent

[@aquilhall262]

88 days here!!!! I feel great! Can't understand why i spent so much time getting drunk?

[@BrainAcademy1]

Good going Aquil

[@mattschmitz1745]

I’m at 12 days and now drink a couple heinakin 0.0 if I want something....I have spent 25 years drinking and hundreds of thousands of dollars. Seems like a waste of time and money now

[@aquilhall262]

@@mattschmitz1745 you are right...get ready to have a ton of disposable income now that you've kicked that expensive habit!

[@drdoom9592]

Good job I’m planning on doing 90days I’m on day 17

[@verasileikis17]

🇨🇦❤️My mother and brother were recovering alcoholics so I asked them to tell me if and when they thought I should stop drinking and my mother told me while we picked tomatoes in her garden. It was a dramatic moment for me and I nodded and watched my tears drop down onto the tomatoes as I continued on with what I was doing. The best way to describe it was that it felt like a giant page in the storybook of my life had turned over. She took me to my first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting later that evening. Alcohol had been my “friend” for about 15 years at that point, and I didn’t have to be accountable for my actions as long as my “friend” was in my life. That meant that my disregard for my own well being was somehow justified. Essentially, I wasn’t worth taking good care of, so no harm, no foul. Sobriety was weird at first and I didn’t like it. I attended AA meetings off and on for a year, but as an atheist, the “higher power” aspect of the program wasn’t appropriate or applicable. I stayed sober for thirty years and the only awkward aspect was the hostility exhibited by a few of my former drinking buddies, and that was ultimately inconsequential. After my life’s major responsibilities were completed, (parenthood, career, etc.), I decided to try a sip of wine and to my astonishment, I didn’t like it! I tried spirits, beer and as many other types of alcoholic beverages as I wanted and I had completely lost my desire for alcohol! That was ten years ago and I’m still not interested in drinking. I have beer, wine and spirits in my home, but they’re used mostly for cooking and baking. I’d rather have an iced coffee or a glass of milk or water these days. If I hadn’t stopped drinking, I would have died long ago.

[@J155P]

Awesome! Great job!

[@sebhus174]

Being clean became my new high! I came to the point when I didn't even know how it feels not to be numb. When I stopped alcohol, cigarettes and dope I finally realised how dope it is to be clean^^ I am really happy that I realised it when I was still young. I definitely prevent a lot of damage. Good luck everyone!

[@Slidehhy]

Well done bro

[@RiqWisDom25]

Hey Gregory congratulations and much respect for going 100 days without alcohol! I struggled with alcoholism and I am approaching my 30 days alcohol free on May 6 and this is just more inspiration, I also bought your course on neuroplasticity and I have been doing some of those exercises and it is really having a profound impact on my life thank you

[@BrainAcademy1]

Thanks for sharing Riqui. I'm glad this may help you to continue. Thumbs up!

[@Nat.Dialogue]

@Nasir Ameer sad little man

[@Arcticnick]

My first 30 days has now morphed into over three years now. I could not be more encouraged to keep up the great work. It is so worth it! Well done! Congratulations for your new healthier and happier life.

[@RiqWisDom25]

@@Arcticnick wow that's great! That's a great goal man I want to do the same keep it up brother!

[@Arcticnick]

Your reaction time is pretty speedy! Another positive effect of no booze? Just kidding. Cheers! And well done. I really encourage you to consider incorporating it as a permanent lifestyle.

[@barbd.222]

I am now just over 60 days without alcohol after initially planning to give it up for 30 days. I was a regular (4-6) drinker every night. I never realised how bad I felt until I started feeling so good not drinking. I haven't tried a drink to see what my reaction would be but i have no desire to find out.

[@reneecasselman7676]

did you go back? i am just hitting 100 days

[@barbd.222]

@@reneecasselman7676 Almost 9 months now :-)

[@markmillward9733]

How are you doing today?​@@reneecasselman7676

[@one100billNEOONE]

134 days with no alcohol nor sugar!!! Woo hoo!! Feels great! Major lifestyle changes for the better.

[@BrainAcademy1]

That's right!

[@12tribeschildrenofisrael12]

Exercise get spiritual Change all habits.

[@italianozuzu1232]

Congrats mate.

[@mrsmc2612]

What changes did you notice?

[@jimarthur9936]

Congratulations! I never had a problem with alcohol but gave it up completely to be healthy and because of articles I have read about the bad effects of alcohol. Over a year ago I had dinner with friends who bought expensive wine and I drank some to be polite. It had a horrible effect on my brain. I am glad it happened because it solidified my commitment. I have discovered since that several of my friends do not drink alcohol. With other friends who still drink, I am the designated driver. I feel so much healthier and alive without it. I have read that one immediate effect of a drink of alcohol is brain inflammation. That can’t be good.

[@12tribeschildrenofisrael12]

I did 100 days drunked again and been in and out with addiction Don't ever start drinking again!

[@rowanfrancis9011]

Try again

[@rowanfrancis9011]

🙏

[@leighburville2717]

@@rowanfrancis9011 When I tried everything available to help me stop, it got expensive and none of it ever worked. So I got serious about God who honored my surrender and my devotion to the AA program.

[@eduardobibm]

Thank you for sharing, I needed to hear this.

[@shkottrendezvous6644]

Yeah. Really sound words. I almost broke yesterday after 60 days. My sponsor said to me “how will you feel tomorrow?” I thought, well, apart from anxious, sick and guilty, not too bad. So I did not proceed.

[@Shane7492]

I've never been an alcoholic, but for a while I was having 1 drink (either a beer or a glass of whiskey) a day. For some reason, one day out of nowhere, I started on a drink at night after I got off work and immediately lost interest in it as if it just completely bored me. Poured the rest of it out and haven't had a craving for an alcoholic drink whatsoever since then. Now it's just water, tea, coffee, and carbonated water, and the clarity of mind I always have now is absolutely wonderful. I don't know what happened that last time I had an alcoholic drink, but I enjoy being sober and don't miss it.

[@joyomancer]

Totally. I used to be a hardcore weekend binge drinker, but eventually just got tired of all the downtime I was wasting on recovering from those weekend extremes (and it seems to take longer as I get older...). So I just let that habit fall by the wayside, and now I find my life generally has a baseline of more clarity, focus, and balance. I still don't think there is anything wrong with drinking, but I'm personally just not interested in it anymore. Happy that you also found new clarity and enjoyment--!

[@BrainAcademy1]

'Just not interested in it anymore...' yeah, that sums it up pretty nicely :) even though for me I've never been a binge drinker. I've become very sensitive and tuned into my brain, and I immediately feel when something is off. Just a couple of beers, or glasses of wine are already enough to get that feeling.

[@Will-no6te]

I did a year sober a while back and it was the best year of my adult life. I then tried drinking "one or two drinks on big occasions only" and that quickly went right back to old patterns. I wasn't an alcoholic or a problem drinker, just performing consistently below what I was capable of in life. I find joy in performing well at things I'm passionate about, and even a drink or two can mess up sleep, and I can't give it my all the next day. Back sober for 3 weeks and the benefits are creeping back in. Sleep is improving, I have more emotional control, and can focus more on things I care about. For me, it's an "either or" scenario. Either I find joy in putting my best foot forward with passions, or I find temporary happiness in a couple of drinks throughout the week and cope with being mediocre. Tell myself it's ok. The polite thing to say right now is "everyone is different and you need to find your own balance whatever drivel" but I don't buy it. Sounds like the excuses I made to sell myself short and drink. Be careful with going back to "occasional drinks" - it'll catch up to you the moment you're not diligent. I hope you stay sober and keep enjoying both the non-alch beers and the piano :)

[@RichVarney]

44 days clean. What you said make perfect sence...I have found that non alcoholic beer has the effect on me. No more cravings. I love being clean of booze...

[@Rebel97Yell]

I am in day 96 and hurricane Francine's path will be within 30 miles of my home. It is hitting here tomorrow evening. Please pray for me and me home.

[@finstor3386]

I think for many of us, as we get older the joy of drinking diminishes. I'm 51 and I drink far less now than even a few years ago, and its not some sort of conscience decision. It doesnt taste as good, I get hung over with far less alcohol, I hate the hangovers, I get full and tired after a few beers ect. In fact, I bought a case of beer a month ago and still have 12 of them left, just a few years ago, that might not have lasted a weekend. I have other friends that are experiencing the same thing, many experienced it in their 40s. Whiskey hangovers are too bad, for me to really drink it much any more. I still drink but its pretty much down to a few beers on a Saturday night because I dont go to the gym or work on Sunday. I just quit chewing a year ago. I think I'm becoming a mormon lol.

[@JakeSwan94]

Well done on reaching 100 days. I am on day 83 with no beer. Not sure how long I will stay off it. I am enjoying the experience though!

[@BrainAcademy1]

Nice job! Hope you'll get much out of it, as I did!

[@richlander5874]

I'm a week in to no alcohol. did six weeks last year and felt great. for some reason i forgot how good it feels not to feel shit every day. I'm going to do the 100 days, and over christmas and new year.

[@elizabethbruce9229]

Thank you for sharing your encouraging story! I am on Day 88. Like you, I was never a heavy, or problem, drinker, but felt it affected my mood and outlook in a negative way. I have also discovered alcohol -free beer, with Sam Adams, Just the Haze being my favorite. It is great to be able to enjoy the flavor and the suds, but without the foggy brain afterwards.

[@kevinandalicia8701]

I just saw this. Good for you. You discovered the super power of sobriety. I don’t know why people go back once they have discovered how amazing life is alcohol free.

[@michaelnedsmar9106]

17 years of drinking 4,5,up to 7 cans of strong 8.4% cider every night without a day off . There was only around 5 hours a day I wasnt hungover or drunk . Now 51 days free from the poison , I lost a stone in weight , I sleep better and feel so much better. Imo , if your trying to give up the sauce, use the alcohol free beer sparingly as a treat , rather then every night.

[@lawrenceshdow]

I quit drinking and my body revolted. Seriously i just got sick and i hadnt been sick in many years.. I got acid reflux that was unbearable and wouldnt let me sleep at all. My brain went foggy. I started getting tired at all points of the day. Even my cardio was all screwed up; i started breathing hard from walking up steps. I ran several miles a few times a week when for years even when drinking constantly and doing cocaine every weekend. So now... Im just praying i get back to feeling OK. Because i know my life style was going to get me at some point so i will go through hell to get back to sober and healthy.

[@therealjurgenklopp5313]

Great video! Doing dry January 4th time in a row! Did 100 days off the sauce in 2020! Felt great! Going for 100 again, but aiming for longer 👍

[@SuperKathytaylor]

Yes, non-alcoholic beer with a ham sandwich has really kept me on the straight and narrow. 60 days now without alcohol. And I'm not alone, as the grocery stores keep running out of O'douls!

[@jacodelport]

I did tournee minerale the last two years and every time at the end of February I am surprised at how clear and lucid my brain is. There is definitely something positive for your brain about not consuming any alcohol.

[@BrainAcademy1]

Actually, for me, it all started three and a half years ago when I did the tournée minérale for the first time...

[@tonilucas4464]

I am on my 43rd day of sobriety. I did seven weeks a few years ago during Covid and felt good but it was for medical reasons and I went back to drinking during the holidays. This time I don’t know what made me stop, but I just had a marital separation felt like I was drinking too much wine nightly and I gained almost 10 pounds. I decided to cut alcohol out and I’m on my 43rd day, I honestly feel like you and what you described. I don’t even want to go back. I’ve been drinking since I was probably 13 and I haven’t done much binge drinking in my time. But I also as an adult started to drink a couple glasses of wine with dinner every night. Anyway, I decided to do sober October but I actually started in the middle of September at and like I said, I am about a month and a half in. Thanks for your video.

[@joerobertson795]

Stumbled onto this. Not something that I'd usually click on, but did anyway. I think I have a new plan for the summer. Many many thanks!

[@krazykill698]

I will stop for weeks at a time but FOMO always pulls me back for a weekend six pack eventually. It provides no anguish for me, but also no relief. Does anyone relate?

[@LightofLucifer-m8q]

I found success using alcohol as part of my reward system. For example, I tell myself that in order to drink I'll have to eat right and exercise for 2 weeks and if I do that I'll reward myself. If I don't do that then I don't get to drink. I might be wrong but it's working for me so far

[@Heaven-dy9lj]

Yes. Ill stop for months. Then start again, only weekends, but it builds. Currently haven't drank for nearly 4 months, but will drink at xmas, stop in the New year. Its 9th Dec 2023. The benefits of not drinking are great, yet feel I should have a reward at Christmas, alcohol seems the one. ???

[@patrickwalker-nolan7617]

I liked the playfulness and cleverness of this video. Anti-alcohol or alcohol warning sites are usually run by dour recovering alcoholics keen to monetise their recovery, you have a different approach. Though you regard alcoholism as something that has nothing to do with you, but confess to having some fondness for alcohol. I’m of a more liberal mindset and though not suffering from the more gross aspects of alcoholism; being blackout drunk, behaving disgracefully and not remembering, appalling friends and family while drunk etc, I believe that the net of alcoholism is broader than this. I think of myself as mildly alcoholic. I gave up alcohol about 8 months ago and have found that it’s a little bit of a struggle. I mix only occasionally with other drinkers and I mostly drank alone. I have tried on a previous occasion a few years ago to stop drinking, I got to 8 months off, but visited Singapore where the heat and continuous thirst directed my thoughts to alcohol, particularly beer. I now find that I’m never very far from an innocent or non-alcoholic drink. I should mention that I’m 72 years old and like you I began drinking aged 14. I don’t think that there’s a good side to alcohol or that it has any positives at all. I’ve given up drinking alcohol and never intend returning to the habit. I need constant reminders of why that is and value your very kind video, for which thanks, alcohol is I believe, far more insidious and dangerous than you allow. Best of luck with your project to control its use in your life, and to all others engaged in similar activity. ❤❤❤😁😁😁

[@Thedesertguy75]

The first 30 are tough, at least it was for me. Mental anguish, and emotional rollercoaster.....oooffff. Dealing with life without the liquid sedative is a painful wake up call. But only then do we realize how sedated we really were! Good luck to anyone going through it! 🎉🎉 It will, unfortunately, never get any easier... to stop. Alcohol is extremely addictive. Im on day 33, must keep going. 😊

[@Jan-xh5ee]

Same thing has happened to me after having my first non alcoholic beer only 3 weeks in. What an amazing feeling! I couldn't believe how much fun I am to be around with or without alcohol. Even my friends realized nothing's changed. What an amazing feeling can't wait to hit 100 days😊

[@EmmanuelGASTINEAU]

I recently tried it for (just) 1 month and I totally agreee it is incredible ! I would have never had imagined either! Thanks for the sharing!

[@Golgafrincham]

Great to hear you reason about this! Me and my wife are planning to minimize our consumption of alcohol as well and now I feel I have the more reasons too. I would like to add that what you mention about feeling full of energy, enthusiasm, I get that feeling also when I go for sustained periods of time without carbohydrates. I have done fasting for 4-5 days several times and most people think I'm crazy going without food but for the most part I feel amazing. Maybe something to read about and try as well? :)

[@musicmusic6788]

I got Tired of Drinking alone and feeling like crap the next day its just wasn't fun anymore, startee as a slow Decline and then Nothing, havent had a Drink in over 80 days.

[@italianozuzu1232]

140 days here . My life has improve so much. I didn't notice how alcohol destroyeds peoples life.

[@annettebarwick6559]

I'm feeling so good this time gone back swimming , increased my walking and eating really really healthily so like you I feel I don't want to go back to alcohol again as it has no appeal whatsoever and I'm only on day 19 for this 2nd stint but feel like I've had a real change in mindset

[@MKholisticwellness]

90 days for me! Im feeling good, loving no hangovers. Loving no self doubt. I have not missed work for 2 solid months- Something I could not maintain while drinking.

[@damian-795]

What a great video. I agree, I stopped drinking for 2 months and it tasted horrid when I went back. I have decided to stop for good, I love alcohol free beer and they have got much better these days.

[@tomm9540]

Just had Budwiser Zero the other day, it was surprisingly refreshing

[@antonmorozov9939]

Damn good timing! It was 21:40, twenty minutes before shops stop selling alcohol (and the shop is 7 minutes' walk away), I was feeling hungry and irritated, saw an old Pringles tube on the shelf and suddenly wanted some chips - so making a beer run seemed a no-brainer. And then I got a notification about this video :-D

[@Happyticcer]

Fantastic video. I’m 62 days alcohol free today and it really does feel great: however my cravings have been undulating for the past 3 Days and yes I can observe the thoughts Passing by, however just can’t figure Out what the cravings....

[@fionahannon_art]

👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@annettebarwick6559]

I did 100 days without alcohol during 2020 of all years to give up and like you I started back it's now 2023 I'm day 19 and planning not to go back again so hoping I'll be like you 2nd time around

[@robbiemontgomery581]

I've been off it since the pubs closed here in Scotland on October 7th. I have to say I haven't felt all that much better. Maybe it's because of the continued lockdown but I expected to feel much more energised and less anxious. The pubs reopen here next week and I'm looking forward to a few pints but I will definitely be more conscious of how much I'm drinking in future.

[@frankw9836]

I am a 60 y old male. I weight 130kg (188cm) and i drink 1/2 litre whiskey every day for 10+years. 2 Weeks ago i started a low carb diet to lose 30kg. Yesterday i decided to give up my whiskey as well. I had a horrible night ! Zero sleep and my stomach was rumbling nonstop and i had to go to the toilet (watery Diarrhea) several times. Now it's 15:00 and i feel like shit stomach still hurts and rumble and still have diarrhea. I just had 2 boiled eggs for breakfast and just took some Bentonite clay for "detox" and i am sooooooooooo tired. I can't stand another sleepless painful night again. What can i do ??

[@a.hengst586]

I haven’t been drinking for 1,5 years now and I am not going back to it. I enjoy it so much! Always clear minded en never hung over.

[@DaveWheeler]

When I'm not drinking I'm so much more productive, but surely there should be more to life than crossing things off a to-do list (and I'm not sure the stuff on the list is that important anyway). I miss those lazy 'wasted' (as in wasting of time - and killing brain cells) afternoons/evenings drinking 'too much'. I wish I could find a way to disconnect and have a short break from life when sober. Mediation is great, but its hard and doesn't come in a convenient 750ml bottle. I agree the alcohol free beers are amazing, and the industry is up over 300% this year here in Australia, so I'm really looking forward to more options!

[@annlynch593]

Super proud of you!

[@Matters2023]

Im on day 87,im so happy

[@deanbell4070]

I’m inspired. Easter was foggy in my head, the day after. I’m starting the 100 day countdown today 4/10 🏃🏽‍♂️

[@sisterofnight451]

Love this, stumbled upon whilst doing your parenting course. I love Erdinger non alch beer, and Eisberg white and rose non alch wines, the red is ok but the Chardonnay and rose much better and moreish! Ive given up booze recently aswell. 5 months off in 2019 and going for more this year, hopefully forever. My mindset changes too when I stop drinking beside physical benefits.

[@geesonrob]

After drinking alcohol-free Guinness for many months, I tried the regular version and it tasted like the alcohol-free version.. but with added hairspray. I thought something was wrong with it at first but then I realised it's what my 14 year old self experienced when I first tried beer. Long live alcohol-free versions 👍

[@jasonschwinabart7711]

You need to read the book “The easy way to control alcohol, “ by Allen Carr - it’ll change your life!!

[@michael_desmet_71]

I just ordered the book. Tnx.

[@seancaseo84]

@@michael_desmet_71 it's not great, this naked mind, is way better

[@jasonschwinabart7711]

@@michael_desmet_71 You’ll be happy you did!

[@RMEchick63]

Woohoo!! Congrats on your alcohol free discovery. I’ve done a similar experiment and have found the same - my body doesn’t really like it. Hacks? 1. Flavored seltzer, cold bubbles to sip pint after pint and the same satisfaction of going to your fridge and cracking one open. 2. Kombucha! Fermented black tea - my tummy does happy flips for the probiotics over the (typically) gluten packed beer

[@Arcticnick]

Kombucha and it's probiotics are tremendous. Especially after suffering from alcohol use/abuse.

[@bobbmann5]

Great job. I’m trying my best.

[@_icscata_]

Thank you for this! 🙏

[@Mobsy-bw7yj]

18 months alcohol free - no regrets!!! Hands down best decision I ever made

[@stu4ny85]

I'm 59 now and quit drinking back in '98. Drinking was becoming more of a habit than an occasional libation. So I quit drinking and bar-tending and started over with a nice job working at LA County Department of Parks and Recreation at South Coast Botanic Garden. 100% change in my life and lifestyle. I didn't do the "12 step program" I'm not religious and I don't crave alcohol, I despise it because of the way I felt about myself when I was drinking. Now I'm as healthy as I ever was, and don't miss it a bit. I drink NA beer around others, mainly to make them more comfortable - I like St Pauli NA as my favorite. Heineken Zero is real good and when I was in Ireland (didn't think they would even make NA beer), but they do and I found a great one, just don't remember the brand. Lastly on this, when I quit drinking, I found I was experiencing extreme anxiety and was diagnosed with depression. Now I'm trying to get off the medication... The moral? In moderation kids, moderation. My new vice? Meditation - it works!

[@dublinsfaircity]

Didn't think we'd even have alcohol free beer here in Ireland? What do you think we are over here?

[@wolfie1027]

I was CRACKING UP the entire way through your video!! 🤣🤣😂🤣😂 I've downloaded most of your courses at work..and because I love to learn, as I have my entire life, I have about 100 courses, at least, to play. Naturally, I'm getting a lot of links now to go to KZbin and don't have time to do so..but I clicked on yours, and I'm glad I did as it was so entertaining and funny!!! As far as drinking goes, I had to quit in my late 40s because I was getting SO many stomach aches. This was in great part thanks to corn syrup, which began to reach critical mass in my body in my late 40s after having ingested the crap for seemingly decades..I later found out..They put it in beer too!! No wonder. I was getting so much stomach distension and stomach pain..no doctor could figure out what was wrong. I lost 25 lbs in 3 weeks which ended my inner debate that I couldn't lose weight lol!!! This happened because my stomach would only allow a handful of food a day. So the allergist's and the doctors were useless and I started to do my own research. I finally figured out it was corn syrup and I began eliminating it from my diet and all the symptoms subsided, and best of all I wasn't going to die of starvation! Thanks a lot doctors who knew nothing! Oh and by the way, so I went back to all my specialists and I told them it was corn syrup that was causing my problems and they just stared at me with a blank look on their face, lol. It took my stomach a year to mend, which meant I could not imbibe anything that would be acidic or corrosive, and this list included soda, coffee, high fat foods..and anything with HFCS..corn syrup..AKA maltodextrin, etc. I couldnt even eat corn. Its a dastardly toxin. It is amazing that it took so many years to reach the end of the line, I think. Because I couldn't have alcohol during that time, I began to adapt to not drinking it at all. To me alcohol always signified fun in the sun, happiness at night and a party to be had with interesting people that I could converse with. Also when I was younger it was a great way to break through my inhibitions. Later I developed my own strategies to break out of my shell and no one would have ever dreamt I had ever been shy. Waaaaaaa.. haha.

[@Nat.Dialogue]

Interestingly put .

[@louisepirie9148]

'fun in the sun, happiness at night and a party to be had with interesting people that I could converse with' -the absolute power of brainwashing from the alcohol industry-it comes from the adverts that insiduously creep into our lives. Good for you! :-)

[@ThatGuyThatOnlySings]

Today is my 100th day without drinking. I decided to see how long I could go back at the start of the year. Never said I would never drink again. I just wanted to see how long I could push myself. I was drinking anywhere from 6-12 cans of beer everyday. I had known I had an issue with self control for awhile but things started to get really serious when I started drinking before work. At my worst I was having to drink almost 6 beers before driving to work. I’d start around 9am most days. Then after work I’d finish the other 6 in my car outside of my house so I could hide it from my family. Still to this day I don’t think anyone really knew how bad it got. If I’m going to be honest. I think I do miss drinking. I miss how music sounded when I was drunk. I miss how happy I felt around my friends kicking back and slamming beers. As terrible as it sounds, I think I kind of miss the extra challenge being drunk added to driving home. Now I’m 100 days in to sobriety and I’m bored. Plain and simple. I don’t know when or if I’ll pick it back up again but I do hope that if I do, I’ll be smarter and safer about it. I’m trying to be proud of myself. But that’s a whole different thing I struggle with. I think I’m just impressed that I lasted this long.

[@backflipnuslip]

you never talked about the positives you might have experienced. lets hear them.

[@osoflii3120]

Stay strong brotha

[@Milburt]

Your story is exactly like mine!! I’m on day 91 and I’m bored! My mental health has improved exponentially yet I feel like something is missing. Even when I think of the hell I was in whilst drinking (many, many bottles of wine a day) I still feel like I want to drink again, even although I know I’ll be back in hell again!! Don’t know what the heck is wrong with me but it’s quite nice knowing others feel like I do.

[@sphenoidjjj]

This is quite scary to hear for somebody looking for sobriety. That after 100 days you still miss it and you are bored. I appreciate your honesty man. But would you say that overall your life is now better sober? Or not??

[@ScreenArtUK]

98 days in for me.. been drinking Heineken 0.0 pretty often really helps and taste great to me..

[@mrmattyhill8628]

What was the non alcoholic beer you liked?

[@tecumseh17]

Great effort! I never really drank alcohol, except during my studying days because of peer pressure. Just never really liked it. Similar as smoking and all that. But from the socially induced vices towards an cup of tea or coffee, maybe small, but ultimately the same questions arise. There is a physical/mental reaction especially when drinking coffee that has triggered a lot of debate about it use and its health effects. The next step would be the amount of food you take, especially important in this age where so many people are obese. In the end the conclusion could be that every type off food has its effect it is possibly only the quantities you take in. Anyway, the discussion on this subject is not finished....my brain tells me I have other things to do.....

[@MJ_LifeCoach]

Bonjour! je suis québécoise BTW. I was never that much int alcohol and definitely didn't need to go back to it after my 2 pregnancies and breastfeeding experiences. Life without alcohol is so great because ou have more energy and better cognitive functions to get things done with a clear mind!

[@PEHowland]

As a good Belgian, curious to know your zero-alcohol beer recommendations! I really like the Alflighem Blond 0.0% - tastes as good as the normal 6% version. Also like the Jenever Fun 0.0% beer - very crisp and dry, which is unusual for a zero alcohol. Also tried a 0.0% Guinness the other day, and that was as good as the original!

[@kittyhooch1]

I've never had an addictive personality, at least not since my early 20s. I don't like to feel out of control. I enjoy good wine, beer and spirits. I drink for the taste. My girlfriend used to drink a bit much but I inspired her to moderate. She got me to drink more. I had gotten to where a bottle of scotch was taking years to finish. I easily went months without a drink. Now I enjoy it a little more. It doesn't matter. It never has ruled me. I feel the same about espresso and Cuban cigars.

[@vesnafilipovic2108]

interesting story. I am drinking alcohol from time to time. I'm a wine lover but there can be more than 100 days without alcohol for me, and I don't have any different taste or feeling about it after so long time. I enjoy it as always. But thanx for sharing this

[@eveh4837]

I’d be curious to hear how your experience is with this now, after so much time. Did you find a new balance with little to no alcohol? Or did the old habits kick back in? What’s the effect on your brain? I definitely recognize what you’re saying. I’ve had several completely alcohol free periods of several months (also currently) and the clarity is amazing. The social pressure (fellow European here) is tough, I think. It’s not “gezellig” (Dutch word for something like convivial) if you don’t join. Alcohol free wine is indeed not a true option and I can’t do (alcohol free) beer bc of a gluten allergy. I’m happy to see the alcohol free drinks are more and more accepted now!

[@RochellePickens-l6y]

ENJOYED YOUR VIDEO

[@teresarodden4041]

Hmmm, I stopped drinking over twenty years ago. At first, I took the traditional route. I went to meetings and subscribed to the belief systems, alcohol, lifelong recovery, and disease theory. I quickly realized if I kept thinking about drinking or not drinking, I was going to start drinking again. Because it kept the alcohol ball in play and was always on my mind by going to meetings and talking about my past and other’s struggles with alcohol. So, I stopped talking, thinking, and adapting my identity around alcohol and got on with my life. About ten years ago, I looked for answers why I didn't struggle and found neuroplasticity provided a lot of clues. Simply put, I stopped walking the same path and forged a new one. I never talked about it and lived a life without any limitations of being around alcohol and if I ever wanted to drink I would. I just haven't wanted to. I didn't drink for taste. I drank for effect. Who I am today I have no interest in affecting my reality. Have you ever read or listened to Marc Lewis?

[@fhowland]

I felt so good after a month off, I kept going and here I am at five weeks.. will see how long I go

[@Sa-nd8kl]

Heb is 2 maanden gestopt en eerste pint da dronk had iets raar een soort gifsmaakachtig iets.de pinten erna wast weg .maar als ge lang niet drinkt smaakt het echt naar vergif

[@bikbikkidbik2895]

Been there seen that done it come to conclusion no benefit to drinking alcohol stopped it five years ago,

[@mileswhite4329]

2 years on, how is it going for you now?

[@IanJTaylor]

Hah, I’m doing 100 days with no alcohol and have been drinking non-alcoholic beers. I wonder if it will be the same for me. I’ve done 6 weeks without booze before, but didn’t have non-alcoholic beer while abstaining, and had no problem drinking afterwards. Will be interesting to find out.

[@IanJTaylor]

Follow up - After 100 days + having a beer was lovely! I actually stopped drinking non alcoholic beers as the time went on. Was a good experience.

[@realkingkado]

anyone get joint pains or gout when they stopped

[@keryngasparini3790]

118 days for me and our local supermarket sells Sav Blanc called Ellenvale and its delicious! Also Carlton zero beer is fantastic and also sold at Coles!

[@BrainAcademy1]

I'll have to try that. Thanks for the tip!

[@billmoore1936]

I have been 5 years with out it and feel bloody great

[@michael_desmet_71]

Thank you. I subscribed.

[@floz9718]

That's an interesting point to which I can actually really relate. I obly did a few weeks without drinking but I still had a similar experience. I tried sober oktober the first time last year an i liked it so much that I even extrnded it to 6 weeks. Then I did dry January and I also apontaniously decided to not drink in Mai. I experienced something pretty similar to you, when I drank the first beer with alkohol again, I ould relly taste the alkohol out. It was like as if my brain told be there is something poisenous in there. It kinda felt like my tastebuds were doing a chemical analysis and sought out the bas substance it was really weard. Especially after drinking so much alcohol free beer before (I still not quite like the taste the same but as you I drink it way more today and always have alcohol free beer at home as well). Of course after only a few weeks without alcohol my brain was "reset to default" pretty quickly and after I had a few beers it decided that I "liked" the taste again. The brain is a scary powerful thing in such regards...

[@r.derringer6426]

you are conning yourself... it's RARELY the taste people are after --- > > IT'S THE EFFECTS.

[@JustmrEllison]

Stopped drinking alcohol mainly cuz of meds but also cuz of really really bad hangovers. Used to love a cold beer once in a while but now beer tastes so horrible. Enjoying non-alcoholic beers now. Also hate the buzz if there where instances where i had have some alcoholic beverages. Life is much better without alcohol.

[@onigelle2838]

I love the editing 😁

[@SuperThunder911]

One month,no problem,I’m about to start reading Allen Carr’s,Quit drinking without willpower, I herd it’s pretty awesome 👍

[@eugeneoriordan4799]

I'm 25 days into my 100 and feeling better every day.

[@PlanetEarth566]

you can make it, stay strong!

[@eugeneoriordan4799]

Thank you for the support people. Alcoholism took my dad at 60, and later my younger brother at 54. I'm determined to get to the 100 days, for them.

[@PlanetEarth566]

@@eugeneoriordan4799 I have 3 months sober now, still not completely repaired, alcohol is the most dangerous drug.

[@eugeneoriordan4799]

@@PlanetEarth566 Keep going!!! The quality of your life matters more than your need for alcohol. Good luck!

[@huzaifasadriwala2152]

I am a great fan of yours as I love to know everything which is related to over brain and how it works, specially the learning theory and how it goes from short term to long term. I have attended 3-4 of your courses on Udemy and I'm really inspired and looking forward to your other courses, as I'm addicted to yours talks. But still I'm a little confused about the dopamine part. What it does and How? It will be very kind of you if you can help me...

[@reneecasselman7676]

if you can get your hands on The Naked MInd, a great and simple explaination and great literature regarding the science of dopamine and alcohol.. I am just hitting 100 days sunday....also interested in trying a glass of wine...see what i experience

[@fenyrmastermk2902]

Thats something unexpected, so You didint drink anything with alcohol for 100 days and you ended up hating it from the start and refuse to drink. With your courses plus these blogs videos are helping me really much to understand the brain. Thanks Gregory

[@BrainAcademy1]

What I've been realizing is that I enjoyed the dopamine kick more than the actual drink... And now, I've started enjoying the drink not for the sake of the alcohol, but for it's actual taste.

[@jannorris4140]

Almost a year sober here! ....and its been horrible.

[@JohnConnor636]

What brand or type of non alcohol beers / wine did you drink?

[@BrainAcademy1]

For the beer, I've settled with 3 brands I like: Leffe (Blond), Hoegaarden and Carlsberg. Needless to say, all three alcohol free. For the wine, I don't remember the ones I tried, but they were terrible, so it doesn't matter... ;)

[@JohnConnor636]

@@BrainAcademy1 funny, I'm debating on trying it. Not sure if it's worth the calories

[@drewbewho]

@@BrainAcademy1 yes, i was guessing it was the leffe you were refering to. I remember liking that one also. Must try again and must try the ruby zero too, now that i have stopped. Thanks for the 'content' from over here in chaudfontaine.

[@Sportsnutrition-j3y]

I havent been drinking since 2021! I feel great!

[@tonyc1956]

Interesting. I go alcohol free every February, kind of a 'spring cleaning' . First week I kinda miss an evening glass of wine a few nights a week but I know its temporary. After the full month it's not uncommon to go even longer until a social occasion arises and I have a few beers with the boys. Actually having a glass of Cabernet while watching this, first glass in a week but with summer coming up I'm interested in which non alcoholic beers you found acceptable? I used to like the Warsteiner 0.5% but its very hard to find here (Canada) .

[@johnarmenta2199]

I have lots of luck stars. One of them is, I am NOT addicted to alcohol. To hear and see people be so excited about drinking it just boggles my mind. I do NOT drink. I just don't. I have never had too, never even really wanted to. Yes, I will occasionally have some wine or champagne as a celebratory gesture, like at Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Maybe I'll have a sip to help congratulate a person's promotion. To having it on my mind ALL THE TIME??? . . . .ummm- no.

[@Stinkbeatle]

545 and still going strong.

[@maidinulster]

I loved the piano reference actually laffed out loud

[@MegaSodom]

What are the names of those two alcohol free beers that you really really really like?

[@Naturelover-wl1vj]

52 days completed of soberity

[@billmoore1936]

I have been Sober for six years

[@ceedub_1983]

Day 1 for me. Wish me luck 🍀

[@bb4187]

Well done.

[@David-cm4ok]

365 days with alcohol. Really proud 👍🏻

[@thehumming_mind7229]

"the wine was a total fiasco" hahahha I didn't expect to enjoy that