I Quit Drinking for a Year | Why You Should Stay Sober

[@jpowell2603]

3yrs sober here Im loving it! No more drama no more acting like a dickhead in front of my friends and loved ones such embarrassing memories for me NEVER AGAIN!! If you're drinking stop it before its too late. Happy new year guys love from New Zealand ❤👌

[@Just_Judah]

Much love to New Zealand! Appreciate you. Congrats on 3 years, that's AMAZING!

[@timshenk4731]

Yes! 'Deal with it' is what I think now. Sober for almost 4-months after a decade of nearly daily drinking. My family members all have their reasons for drinking, and I want to tell them that it's weakness, selfishness, and there is no excuse. They almost laugh at my choice not to drink, as if it is a weakness. Nothing beats the benefits of not drinking, as you know.

[@Just_Judah]

Congrats on your 4 months, that's amazing! Glad to hear that you're on that path. In all seriousness, the drinking never solved my problems back in the day. It would just mask the issues instead when I needed to just deal with it!

[@seansayer7684]

"Some days are just 'meh', deal with it!" - wise words.

[@Just_Judah]

That's life! Not every day can be exciting. But making the most out of each day can be create excitement.

[@ryanhumor]

“You don’t gotta destroy yourself because today is just meh….deal w/ it”….. 💯💯💯 thank you, Bruh.

[@Just_Judah]

Hard lesson to learn but so valuable! Thanks for watching!

[@mikec4487]

@@Just_Judah alcohol has braught me so much more pain and suffering then joy, Im in a tough spot because I ve always been able to not drink on work nights and even stay in on 1 weekend night but going out drinking 1 night a week has gotten me multiple stints in jail, 2 DUIs, two different assault and battery charges (1 of those a felony), I ve ended up in the hospital several times for broken bones alcohol poising, I ve lost friends, embarrassed myself, I m barred from several establishments, I ve spent prob over 200,000 dollars at this point on cars, lawyers, court fees, ubers, nights out drinking ect... I ve lost many sundays to hangovers, ect ect ect.... And currently I am on a portable scram breathalyzer and I keep thinking about when I get off the scram how Im going to start drinking again, its insane and I dont get why Im not petrified at the thaught of having one drink.

[@Just_Judah]

@@mikec4487 That's a hell of a wrap sheet due to boozing it up. You gotta let it go man! It's doing you more harm than good.

[@susyryan]

Meh. Is everday for me

[@Just_Judah]

@@susyryan We can always work on that!

[@andracadicecrawford4256]

SALUTE BRO!!! I HAVE 7 MONTHS...TAKING IT ONE DAY AT A TIME. I SAY EVERY MORNING...MAAAN I DIDN'T DRINK YESTERDAY! WHEN I GET THISE URGES....I THINK ABOUT HOW I WILL FEEL THE NEXT MORNING. I NEVER UNDERSTOOD..WHEN I WOULD HEAR PEOPLE SAY THEIR CLEAN TIMES MEANS SOOOOO MUCH TO THEM....NOOOOW I DO...I DON'T WANT TO MESS MY CLEAN TIME UP FOR NOTHING OR NOOOBODY! GREAT VIDEO

[@Just_Judah]

I feel you on that! The bad feeling the next day isn't worth the great feeling staying clean will give you. Stay strong brother! Much appreciated for taking the time to watch!

[@mkf628]

The 'high' of quitting the drink, being sober and healthy in mind and body, winning the battle of it having a grip on your life, infinitely outweighs the temporary buzz you get from throwing booze down your hatch all the time just to numb yourself for a short while. Never has just not doing something been so greatly beneficial. And to those who encourage you to drink or who somehow coerce or belittle you.. you are far stronger than them and they simply can't handle it. Try quitting. One day at a time.. before long, the benefits will make you forget the drink entirely and it will not be a part of your life any more. You will be happier, healthier, fitter, more energetic, have more time, have clarity, feel your real feelings, process your emotions better, drop excess weight easier and save money. It's possible.. so take the first step!

[@Just_Judah]

This ^ a thousand times this. This is GOLD.

[@mkf628]

👊@@Just_Judah

[@jonb3848]

"thats amazing you took the time to listen" haha that made me smile. Thanks for posting a video man.. really... not thanks for listening, thanks for being a voice for people TO listen to.

[@Just_Judah]

Appreciate you for that! I'm just glad the message has been helpful!

[@Mike-yg2ru]

I have been struggling with staying sober for a while. I just got off a major binge last Saturday at 9pm from last Wed to then. I spent over 800 on only fans content, alcohol and junk food. I said some messed up sexually harrasing things to the women in my life who I've now lost from my life which I deserve. It's never been this bad for a long time. So it's day 4 now and I'm doing everything I can to stay away from my triggers and just listen to people who are sober around me and trying to do the aa thing plus therapy. I'm so ashamed of myself.

[@Just_Judah]

Shame is natural. You're human, so it's unavoidable to feel shame about SOMETHING in your life from some point in your life. You just don't have to let it rule you. There is always redemption. There is always the room to create a better version of yourself and live out life as that better version of yourself. It'll take time and dedication, but you can escape that cycle! I believe in you. Sending prayers, peace and positive vibes your way.

[@Wayney_B]

I couldn't put it any better than the previous comment from the Dat Daily Bread. Stay strong and believe in yourself.

[@lemaitrethemonk]

It's always darkest before the sun rise. BUT, THE SUN WILL RISE AND SO SHOULD YOU!

[@JackFHerrera]

I just went through something very similar to this and in that hangover mode right now. We got this man

[@Mike-yg2ru]

Thank you for the support. I'm at almost a month sober now. Will be one month next Monday.

[@sixteenstringjack]

2 months ago I quit smoking and drinking and I have no intention of going back to it. Now I'm working on cleaning up my diet. This video was great. I found it incredibly motivating and I like the straight-talking. You seem like a really great bloke. Thank you, from England. Very best to you

[@Just_Judah]

Congrats on your 2 months! That's a huge deal! I'm sure you're already seeing some results now. Just take it day by day. Thank you though, I really appreciate it. Just trying to help anyone I can with the message. Sending positivity your way!

[@blockiana9714]

Being a 27 y/o female, I always thought no way I can’t be an alcoholic this is just how young ppl party, but once it became binging every weekend, needing alcohol before anything…predrinking before a pedicure, before the movies, before the mall 💀 feeling like I can’t talk to dudes unless I’m lit, feeling like girls wouldn’t like me unless I’m lit, liking my drunk personality more than my regular personality, said “today im sad” so I get drunk, I said nah it went to far, im definitely gaining weight, constantly sick and hungover, calling off work mondays because the weekend messed me up too much …it went too far I’m on my journey to being sober , im only 3 weeks in but going to multiple parties + new years refusing alcohol is something I never imagined for myself Working to quit all of 2023 -> onwards

[@Just_Judah]

I TOTALLY get that. I used to feel like being sober would affect how people liked me as well. I used it as a crutch and social lubricant but you don't gotta get lit just to talk to people and have a good time. I also know what it's like to pregrame before EVERYTHING. You know you're drinking too much when you're pregaming before normal everyday activities. Congrats on your sobriety journey! You got this! I believe in you!

[@stretchpropertymaintenance2561]

Good luck and stick to your journey. I wanted to quit alcohol at the start of 2023 as well; I lasted 2 weeks and then I fall to the cravings. Getting back on the challenge now. God bless and hope you accomplish everything you wish.

[@paulhamrick3943]

I’m 43 and if I could go back and tell my 27 year old self to stop drinking you better believe I would. I moved from Ohio to Atlanta for a job and so I “went out” as much as possible in the hopes of making friends and meeting women. It didn’t work and it made me a worse person. I should mention, by 27 I was already a functional alcoholic. I went to a party school and by the time I was done I was drinking 3 beers per day, minimum.

[@blockiana9714]

@@stretchpropertymaintenance2561 Thank you i wish you the best on your journey as well! I passed the date of my 1 month mark, i'm really hoping to make it the full year ; nothing better than waking up NOT hungover

[@blockiana9714]

@@paulhamrick3943 haha oh man i totally get that, last year i would say i was trying to become a functioning alcoholic, going to the liquor store on my lunch breaks, and trying to find any excuse to get hammered after work or on the weekends i'm 1 month sober now and I definitely feel alot better mentally and physically & FINANCIALLY haha liquor is not cheap 🤣 waking up in regret/pain/depression after drinking is the worst as well

[@AdamMeyer78]

I'm 6 months sober and I have some much clarity these days. I completely relate to your message. I appreciate this video.

[@Just_Judah]

Clarity is the key to starting to have a better life. I don't ever wanna lack clarity again. Thanks for watching!

[@atelerix969]

10:53 Super important. Booze floods us with dopamine and makes it hard to deal with the reality of life: it’s not always a party. Not always rough either, just a-okay. Another important thing I’ve realized in sobriety is that good god my life was boring. All I did to have fun was drinking. It dawned on me that if I’d like to stick to this, I should find some actually enriching things to do. Joined a book club, started hitting the gym, and I’m planning to get a bass with the money I’m saving and learn how to play it. Thanks for sharing, man, it’s helpful to hear from folks who have gone down this road and found it was actually a pretty good decision.

[@Just_Judah]

That is so true! You never realize just how sterile your life is when you're caught in that addictive cycle when you could actually be doing something to enrich your life and bring more value. Keep on fighting the good fight!

[@quintonwilson3127]

Life always better sober

[@Just_Judah]

Agreed. You have a whole life before you ever start drinking, so its not necessary to continue!

[@peterbouds5478]

I made it from 4/4/21 to 7/18/22 which is when I went on a vacation at an all inclusive resort , have been drinking every evening since . Since starting again my blood pressure and glucose levels have increase 20% , gained 24 pounds and sleep like shit again . Thanks for this post

[@Just_Judah]

Hey Peter, it's never too late to stop drinking again. You can fix it all, you just gotta take it day by day. You got this! Don't let that substance beat you.

[@grimlockarts8386]

You just slipped in the mud on the side of the path. You're flopping around in the mud focusing on being in the mud. Stop thinking about the mud and focus on the path that's right there next to you. Remind yourself to hate alcohol MORE than you crave and enjoy it. Redefine it in your mind, get disgusted of it. It's piss, it's bleach, it's nothing more than phuq up juice... Truly hate it and you will never let it control you again!!!

[@pacmanmum]

I’ve been so hungover I literally just sat in my armchair staring into space and couldn’t face even moving ,sober 14 days , so far better sleep ,and more motivated ,felt flat at first ,not drinking ever again after binge for lots of years ,first got drunk at 12 now 50.thanks for this video ,only just spotted it , my liver function is borderline and has been in liver disease reversible stage so don’t want to get worse .

[@Just_Judah]

Congrats on your 14 days. 14 days and beyond! Best of luck with the liver disease, hope it is able to reverse fully. Sending tons of positivity your way!

[@pacmanmum]

@@Just_Judah thankyou

[@montanastranger]

Congratulations bud! Alcohol is a cruel mistress that is brutally hard to be done with. Truly happy for those of us that have done it. Thoughts and prayers go to those who are still in that quicksand.

[@Just_Judah]

Absolutely! It can really wreak havoc on your life if you aren't careful. Hoping a lot more people pull themselves out of that hole!

[@chuckhartwig1717]

This is a very good video it's what I need to hear God Bless you all

[@Just_Judah]

Thank you, glad to hear it was helpful!

[@MarioSuitedUp]

This really does apply to vices in general. Love the quote,"you don't buy your vices you rent them"

[@Sunjamaa]

Thanks for this! im exhausted and need to heal. Haven’t had a drink in 12 days and feel much better already ❤ The list of reasons I’m done with it is so long.

[@Just_Judah]

Keep going strong! You'll feel so much better as time goes on, I promise!

[@nelsongarcia4763]

Thank you man . Great info.

[@Just_Judah]

Thank you for watching! Appreciate you!

[@kevincasey8367]

Love this, thanks for putting this out in the world. Stumbled across this at the right time in my life and needed to hear this. Moving to Seattle next week from Atlanta and not taking the alcohol with me.

[@Just_Judah]

I'm happy to hear that! Congrats on the move and the big decision with alcohol as well. I promise it's so much better on the other side of sobriety.

[@themaestro5946]

Update? Did you buy alcohol when you got to Seattle?

[@bumface1810]

Still sober?

[@johnknox5751]

The salty soggy on purpose to kill time resonates with me. Thank you.

[@Just_Judah]

I've done it a million times and I've finally realized just how much time I've wasted doing just that. Worst part is that it doesn't even make you feel better, it makes you feel worse!

[@zulubeatsprince]

Something i think helps me is just realising you were happy without it and just being confortable with yourself without any alcohol or drugs makes life so much less stressful, easier youre just more balanced and calmer.. and energy goes through the roof

[@Just_Judah]

I totally agree. It took me a long time to realize that there was once a point in life where I was happy without a substance, in fact way happier without it. So I just gotta reprogram my mind to get back to that place.

[@yraval01]

Dope video dude. I’m 5 years sober from the hooch, and I can’t begin to explain the difference is everything that is life. I was in a hospital bed and the docs telling me transplant or hospice. But people don’t quit. I actually did, and my body recovered. No meds now. Best shape of my life, got a bachelors in comp sci, mba in entrepreneurship, 6 figure cyber management job. And I’m a dumb dude homie. I guess this video got me hype and I couldn’t get the basic point across. Taking ur advice and listening to what you say closely not only makes u a better person, it gives u a mental edge. A small one at first, one sober Friday night may not feel like much, but when they start compounding…,miracles homie. Miracles

[@Just_Judah]

Congrats on the 5 years of sobriety, getting in shape, the degrees and new job. That's so freaking amazing man, I'm happy for you!

[@anthonyshaw8698]

Great video brother!! It's good you gave it up at a young age. You will have a better quality of life. I'm 65 now. Drank for 50 years. Currently 2 years sober. It has definitely been a struggle in the past, but life is good now. I am thankful/blessed, that I'm still in good health. It usually, doesn't turn out that way for most. Hitting the gym 3x a week. Eating healthy. Gettin it done!! P.s. Don't ever want to re-visit, those dark days. It sneaks up on ya!! Stay safe, stay sober!! God bless

[@Just_Judah]

Hey man, it's never too late to take control of your life and make changes. I'm just glad you decided to make that choice! Congrats on 2 years of sobriety with more years to come! Peace brother!

[@baronvonchickenpants6564]

To all you wonderfull quitters out there keep strong, ive been watching KZbin videos by people with end stage liver disease, it's terrifying and face it folks is where we're all heading if we carry on drinking this poison, im 40 days sober today, love your message keep it going you're helping people save themselves

[@Just_Judah]

You're absolutely right! If we don't stop, there's nothing good waiting on the other end of that road. Appreciate you!

[@hungariancottageadventure77]

im 14 months no alcohol and 2 months no sugar and wheat...loving it

[@Just_Judah]

Feels pretty great doesn't it? Keep on keeping on!

[@scottydoes8940]

I've watched a ton of these sober vids since quitting a month ago (they seem to help reaffirm the mission), and gotta say this one's got some real Yoda sh!t going on in it. Just a very direct and real, no BS assessment filled with nugget after nugget of wisdom. I was functioning like you, but I needed to test a theory that most of my problems in life stem from this constant attachment to drinking and the inability to stop, and turns out I was pretty much right. Literally everything's been better since stopping. I also read a book called "This Naked Mind" in the beginning, can't recommend it enough to peeps who wanna quit or need some help along the way. Really solid read that gets right to the heart of removing our desire to drink. Knowing what I know now, I don't think I ever wanna go back to drinking again and giving away my power to that poison. Anyways, thanks for the solid vid man and best of luck on your journey!

[@Just_Judah]

Hey I appreciate that man, I'm glad that it was able to reach you! I gotta check out that book, it sounds powerful. Seriously though, my life has transformed tremendously just by choosing to stop giving in to the poison and make a change. I'm just hoping everyone can get over that hump! Congrats on your sobriety!

[@hearanecho]

I went two years abstinent and dry. Most peaceful two years. Something happened and I went somewhere that brought back old trauma. Drank broke my abstinence, grandma died, and used drinking to cop with my heavy work days. Gained a ugly soul tie continued for 6 months. Until lost two jobs quitting but mainly cause I was over worked tired miserable and drinking my time off away. Now I'm on day 34 sober, reclaiming my abstinence. Cut off the soul tie, received a new way to income produce. & I'm finally back at peace. Drinking goes hand in hand with abstinence for me. Lord the past 6 months were horrific. But I'm trying not to beat myself over it. Just focus on becoming a better version of myself. Cause the drunk me is not it! I started using ashwghanda which is a vitamin and has helped me alot with my anxiety and other triggers. I take it faithfully everyday. It may only be 34 days. But I'm aiming for another YEAR minimum.

[@Just_Judah]

I'm happy to hear that you're back on the right track. My condolences to your grandma as well, may she rest in peace. 34 days and beyond! You can do this for that year, just keep choosing the abstinence and sobriety. I'm glad that you cut that bad soul tie and stopped drinking. A bad soul tie can be pretty horrific. And I'm glad that you got a new source of income! Ashwaghanda is fire as well! Been taking that and other herbs and vitamins lately. Best of luck on your journey! Bless up!

[@blueprince2330]

This is one of the better videos I've watched on this topic. Very well done. I've been a heavy drinker for about 20 years. Started with domestic light beer, then strong craft beer, and finally on to bourbon. It got to the point where I could drink an entire fifth in one sitting. My ex-wife cheated, divorced me, and took my 2 sons. I didn't know how to process how I felt, and discovered that if I drank enough it would shut down my brain function, and I could sleep. I'm giving sobriety a go. I don't like who I've become, and it's all because of alcohol. Thank you for the video, there's some solid advice and takeaways in it.

[@Just_Judah]

I know exactly how alcohol can numb you and take away the negative thoughts for a bit in exchange for a buzz but it never really solves the issues. It's never too late to improve and change the person you've become! I believe in you! Peace brother.

[@blueprince2330]

@@Just_Judah thank you, brother. I appreciate the encouraging reply.👊

[@omaribrown7591]

The algorithm blessed me with this one today. I never ever eeeeeever like, subscribe, or turn on notifications(sorry, I'm a bad KZbinr) but my boy was spitting facts, it was relatable, and didn't come in cocky like he knew everything. I respect that wholeheartedly. I'm liking, subscribing and hitting the notification bell. Pleaaaaase keep going Judah. The culture need to hear this

[@Just_Judah]

Yoooooooo thank you so much for that, I really can't tell you how much I'm happy to hear that. I'm just trying to help, y'know? I've been down some bad roads and wanna help people get off theirs! Bless up!

[@josmyth5579]

Hi. Just found your channel. Thank you. Had a rough day yesterday, day 15 AF and Im at home in scotland visiting my family and boy it was tough as I miss home, but I didnt drink! I let the emotions sit, and now its Sunday and Im still here! I got thru those unvomfotable feelings without drinking!!🤩

[@Just_Judah]

Wow that's so amazing to hear! I'm proud of you and you should be proud of yourself! That's a huge step to let emotions sit and not get the better of you to make you drink. The more you sit through those uncomfortable feelings, the easier it gets! Congrats on day 15, to 15 and beyond!

[@mikekusmick6390]

Coming up on one year no alcohol too…best decision ever made….getting a tattoo to commemorate the decision n to be a reminder to never go back!

[@Just_Judah]

The juice isn't worth the squeeze. Glad you've taken that big step! Congrats!

[@justinpennington7682]

What damage the alcohol didn't do to your liver the ink will .

[@jareno5496]

Only 2 weeks sober but pretty happy about it since I drank way too much the past 4 years and always got bad "hangxiety". It's great seeing another young person speak about giving up vices (I'm 23), I feel that society makes out that drinking is almost synonymous with being in your 20s.

[@Just_Judah]

I'll be 31 next month but my best advice for you at your age is to slow down on the drinking as soon as possible! It isn't going anywhere, so you don't have to constantly drink it. I wish I would have recognized that sooner. It's good that you're recognizing early how it makes you feel and how you want to change that. Kudos to you! Congrats on your 2 weeks, wishing you the best on your journey!

[@OrganicallyYahs]

Similar story and I’m finally done. All praises to the most high for calling his people out of the darkness and into the marvelous light🙏🏽

[@Just_Judah]

I'm glad to hear that! Agreed! All praises to the most high for helping us see the light!

[@tylermanley2933]

Congrats man, very inspiring. I really relate to your story, I’m 35 in Tacoma and am starting a new union job soon and want to rid myself of my vice to alcohol for a long period to see what happens in my life :) thanks for some inspiration friend and keep it up

[@Just_Judah]

Thank you! Congrats on your new job! It's totally possible to stop that bad habit and continue to improve your life. Happy that I was able to give some inspiration. Good luck on the journey!

[@DMystic1]

great video, i truly do think your advice is heartfelt and genuine and provides decent advice to those in our position. i asked my dad the other day how come as a teen why never really smoke or drank, despite growing up in the peak hippie era, he told me because he was always fine with himself, never saw a need to get high/drunk, and often had a natural 'life' high. it surprised and almost shocked me i hate to say, because then and there i realized i have never once experienced that in my almost 20 years of age. it really did make me stop and consider what i am doing, beyond that this video was the icing on top to this put things more into perspective. thank you for your video and for your advice, continue to make videos to inspire people

[@Just_Judah]

Thanks for sharing! That really puts things into perspective on my part as well. The people that are truly happy with themselves and their life usually aren't people that smoke or drink. They're "high on life". We all had a point where life was enough for us but at some point we pick up a habit that makes us feel like it isn't anymore. I'm just glad I realized I needed to get back to life being enough. Good luck on your journey! Peace!

[@PartyMcFly]

136 days alcohol free today. The hardest part for me getting over alcohol was not wanting to drink instead of feeling like i'm not allowed to drink. Once I got that mindset it made it easier. To anyone else watching this video and reading comments thinking 'I can't do this.' You absolutely can.

[@Just_Judah]

Congrats on 136 days, that's amazing! That's definitely a great mindset shift to make. I feel like it was the same for me. Not wanting to drink is totally different than feeling like you're being restricted. Once you no longer really want it, everything becomes so much easier to manage.

[@Illmatic25]

Took me one too many trips to the ER because of withdrawal for me to finally get sick of getting sick. Good point on “the higher you go up” part. Theres no free lunch, you will pay the consequences the longer you go. Im blessed for it though became I would still be drinking if I didnt get sick from it. I hope no one has to go that route but I came to terms with the fact im definitely not a “normal” drinker

[@Just_Judah]

I never made it to that point, thank God, but I definitely let it take me places I never needed to go. I'm glad that you got out of that groove and escaped the trap! Keep fighting the good fight!

[@Bicyclesidewalk]

1.5 years into my sober days. Stopped drinking on my 45th b-day. 25 years of beer drinking. Great video, thanks for the talk.

[@Just_Judah]

Congrats on your sobriety! That's a huge accomplishment. Keep fighting the good fight!

[@themaestro5946]

Did you lose weight? If so, how much

[@Just_Judah]

@@themaestro5946 I lost about 30-40 pounds altogether. Still working on it though!

[@Bicyclesidewalk]

@@themaestro5946 I have never really been overweight or underweight. Many, many benefits if you stop drinking - actually the benefits completely crush any good point one might think alcohol provides. I have been able to hit times I did when I was in my 30's - doubt that would have happened if I continued downing beers.

[@kelsieauger33]

I was not sober for alot pf my teen years i started to get sober in 2016 then fully went completely sober in 2019 i feel like a million dollars i couldnt go back to that life . Good for you for making videos that actually help people

[@Just_Judah]

Congrats on your sobriety, I'm really happy that you're feeling much better!

[@ericjohnson868]

This has been the most real, impactful video I’ve watched on this issue. Very helpful. Thank you for putting this out there!

[@Just_Judah]

Thank YOU for watching! Appreciate you for taking the time. Glad I could help out, I just wanted to be open and honest.

[@makefoxhoundgreatagain842]

I was completely straight edge from July 2016 - September 2022 - not even a sip of beer then I had five months of drinking. Jan 13th this year I decided to go back to that way of life as its my default state and stick to it until death. I don't mind alcohol but the lack of control and hangover and what it does to your brain and memory just isn't appealing to me. I'd rather face this life sober. After a while it isn't even difficult you just don't know any different. Great video dude!

[@Just_Judah]

Wow, that was a long period of being a straight edge! But if you could do it for that long, I have no doubt you can stick to it lifelong. Once you make that decision and stick to it, you'd just live life as if it's not an option to drink! Good luck on the journey!

[@makefoxhoundgreatagain842]

@@Just_Judah thanks man this video popped up at such a weird time as well the AI / algorithm is evolving surely? All the best! And thanks for the video!

[@Just_Judah]

@@makefoxhoundgreatagain842 I'm glad it was able to reach you! The algorithm sure is something.

[@anthonyharrison5366]

Right on man! I’m 7mo the clean from everything. I hope next generation stays away from the loop cycle of growing up

[@Just_Judah]

Congrats on 7 months, that's such a huge achievement! I hope they can avoid it as well!

[@lancesinger8243]

Thanks for sharing your story, can relate very much, nice to hear that I'm not alone

[@Just_Judah]

Thank you for letting me know that, I'm glad it connected! You are not alone!

[@greglowery65]

I've watched tons of videos about this and I must say that your video hit me harder than any other video I've watched. keep up the good work and thank you for this!!

[@Just_Judah]

I'm so glad that my story could help. I really appreciate that! Thanks for watching! Stay strong, we'll all make it through.

[@One-MoreLight]

Well said my dude. Had the realization myself after 22 years. 4 days down and the rest of my life to go. A life I'm excited about now.

[@Just_Judah]

Congrats on your 4 days, that's a big accomplishment. Any amount of days after doing it for so long is a big accomplishment. Wishing you the best of luck on your journey!

[@terriharrigan891]

Well said. Great video. Clear and concise!!

[@Just_Judah]

Thank you for watching, appreciate you!

[@Bmcdaniel88]

im going thru a similar point in my life now im 34y/o and i look back from when i was 21 and nothing has really progressed in my life...crazy how distracted u get on alcohol...but trying to change now disgusted in myself in terms of health goin from ripped to 60/70lbsd overweight and not happy with job even tho it pays decent...thanks for the video it helps hearing someone else who went through something similar get thru it and change for the better

[@Just_Judah]

Trust me, I TOTALLY get that. I wasted so many years of my life boozing it up and holding myself back. Working all these crappy jobs, letting my health go to shit, I was disgusted with myself as well. I felt like I was hustling backwards. But it's never too late dude! You can always turn it around. You got this! Just start!

[@banksundervision]

Great message! The truth was spoken! Proud of you!

[@Just_Judah]

Thank you for watching, seriously appreciate it!

[@duderserious]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your journey. I’m at 96 days sober. Take car, man. 🤙☯️

[@Just_Judah]

Thank you, appreciate you watching. Congrats on your 96 days, that's an amazing feat! Keep fighting the good fight!

[@josepht8439]

I've been binge drinking ever since I was 21 years old and I would use my shitty job at the time as an excuse to get hammered every night or chance that I can get. people noticed I was gaining weight pretty fast with my habits but I didnt listen, I knew that at the end of the day I would have my drinks and all would be right in the world. Been like that for 5 years till one day my body couldnt take the amount of alcohol I would normally would drink after a long work week. Apparently I had an anxiety attack to an alcohol withdraw which made me think I was having a heart attack, which I wasnt according to the doctors. Keep in mind this happen couple months ago weighing at 255 pounds doctors told me to stop with my binge drinking habit before I seriously damage something. So I guess I got lucky this time, after that experience it really opened my eyes and made me realized that Im not getting any younger and it was about time that I seriously start taking care of my self, just wished I would have started sooner but hey. I started exercising and dieting cutting off drinking and smoking cigarettes for good and I honestly dont miss smoking whatsoever drinking on the other hand is kind of tough but I try to keep my mind off it atleast till im back down to 175. Im now 240 pounds, and I dont care how long itll take me but I will lose all this weight caused by drinking.

[@Just_Judah]

I can definitely identify with a lot of that. I brought myself up to 215 pounds before I looked in the mirror and realized how things were going. I used to eat so much junk food when I was drunk and pass out afterward. After all the exercise, diet and abstaining from drinking I've gotten myself down to 183. My goal is 175-170 like you and I won't stop til I get there. I hope you get there gracefully! I've finally been taking my health and wellness seriously for a little over a year now and I'll never turn back. We AREN'T getting any younger but that doesn't mean we can't get BETTER as we age. Good luck on your journey!

[@Andrew66632]

All the points you make are right in the money! Sometimes I get the feeling that some of my friends feel slighted or secretly jealous that I can refrain from drinking. The truth is when I’m sober for months and months I have more crystal clarity. It’s worth it.

[@Just_Judah]

It is so much more worth it than the couple hours of feeling good followed by hours of NOT feeling good. It's not worth the energy exchange!

[@Thatguyyoumettoday]

Great meeting you tonight on the pod!

[@Hello_Ladies]

Next month will be 0 alcohol for the last 4 years for me, and tbh I don't see myself "breaking the streak" anytime soon. When is there going to be an occasion where I'll drink? I know I don't want to go back to drinking regularly ever again. I don't see any point of drinking again, after quitting this long. I don't have a lot of money, and drinking is expensive, and will become more and more because of the health problems that will come to all of us, especially drinkers. If you think you need it to socialize, you don't. It's difficult now for me to be around someone who's drunk anymore.

[@Just_Judah]

Yeah I totally get you. The way you look at it after you get out of it is so strange. It looks weird once you see someone drunk while you're sober. Congrats on the 4 years! Keep fighting the good fight!

[@philmcculla4941]

Great video, 3 years sober after years stuck in that life,We all brainwashed through tv movies music to see it a normal but it's a Drug it dumbs you down to think nothing is boring when on it, most people will not admit that, I totally do not miss it.

[@Just_Judah]

Man congrats on 3 years, that's such a huge accomplishment. I totally agree on the brainwashing through the tv. There's so many tv shows where people are casually drinking throughout an entire day and it's not even seen as a bad thing! And it really does dumb you down to to make you feel less bored, but it's a false sense of entertainment.

[@philmcculla4941]

@@Just_Judah I use to think a person was magical for one year ,I drank every weekend for years hated jobs just like you to come back Monday then even drink on a Monday, Successful people drink and promote it P diddy Jay-Z or your favorite actor,Its a marketing genius scam to get people hooked ,I don't miss it there's nothing wrong with me I hated AA still do, Sober leon on KZbin helped me a lil that's bout it,Remember before we ever drank we didn't need it.

[@Just_Judah]

@@philmcculla4941 Yooooo that's the real message there. Before we ever drank we DIDN'T need it. There was always something you did BEFORE you started drinking whenever you felt bored or felt bad. It's definitely all about the marketing!

[@philmcculla4941]

@@Just_Judah Haveing a body like 'LL cool J fitness book cover walking in a bar restaraunt, then u got an overweight outa shape dude those beers might help the outa shape dude that night to get the girl but it's not real confidence he's not gonna wake-up take on the next day like a top in shape sober guy.

[@Just_Judah]

@@philmcculla4941 100% ! That false confidence the booze gives doesn't stick around. That hard work put in always means more!

[@llewellynsmith9086]

I find myself in the life stage where I’ve seen enough and experienced enough. To know that any vice is negative and trying to stay the course is the one thing that will lead us all to redemption and triumph. I salute you on your journey and wish to attain the like. God bless #SouthAfricaCapeTown

[@Just_Judah]

Much appreciated! I wish you the capacity to get through any vice! You got this!

[@Birder100]

This is hands down one of the best videos I have seen on reasons to stop drinking and how to remain alcohol free. Thank you for such a well thought out and honest discussion.

[@Just_Judah]

Thank you for saying that, I really appreciate it! I just wanted to be as honest as possible about my journey and try to help people overcome their vices! We can all get through it if we just choose to every day!

[@KZN2LDN]

I have tried to quit and relapsed a lot of times and what I have learned is that it’s more about educating yourself frequently rather than abstaining. See alcohol for what it is and you will go further. It has now been over 3 weeks and it’s not the most of done sober but I’m 100% certain it’s a done deal. However as you said life is deal there to deal with and just because I’m sober doesn’t mean everything will be perfect.

[@Just_Judah]

Seeing it for what it is will be the key to keep it from taking over your life in a negative way. It's up to you how much you drink and how often you drink. The drink isn't what's terrible, it's letting the drink take hold of you that is. Stay strong!

[@Majorbanjo]

Nailed it in his opening statement.....It's fun, until it's not!

[@Just_Judah]

Seriously. It's such a trick!

[@zoraidaiglesias934]

Thank you so much young man. I have forwarded this email to my son. He suffers from alcoholism and depression. God Bless you and keep up the good work

[@Just_Judah]

I am so glad that this is a helpful message. I truly hope and pray he overcomes his alcoholism and depression, it's such a terrible thing to go through. God Bless you as well! I will continue to put videos out there!

[@jkmorph9268]

Just what I needed today, I'm in the UK thousands of miles away from you sir and I don't know you personally but thankyou God bless.

[@Just_Judah]

Hey I'm glad that my story was able to help you! Stay strong and keep fighting the good fight!

[@lawrencefunderburk8214]

Great message sir. I'll be 40 this year and I'm finally practicing some type of restraint

[@Just_Judah]

Congratulations! Doesn't matter when you start, it just matters that you start. Peace brother!

[@whoshotya117]

We most certainly do romanticize our issues and make it worse than it is just so we have an excuse. "Quit continually looking for happiness in the same place you lose it" -Wes Watson

[@Just_Judah]

I feel like it's so easy to sulk in sadness than try to attack an issue head on. But it's so much more worth it to actually try to figure out what's wrong and solve it. Thanks for watching!

[@IvanJohnsonMedia]

Very good talk. I wasted many years wrestling with vices. It's surprisingly easy to quit most habits once you put your mind to it. I quit smoking after 46 years, for instance.

[@Just_Judah]

WOW. That's actually incredibly impressive. Takes a strong mind to quit something you've done after that long. Kudos to you for that!

[@nxgdeezy7406]

I appreciate your honesty!!! Keep it going!! I’m 15 days sober!! I’ma continue to keep it going!

[@Just_Judah]

Congrats on 15 days, 15 days and beyond! Stay strong. I believe in you!

[@Don-cm2jk]

When I said I’m not a drinker, my drinking problem was over.

[@Just_Judah]

We are who we think we are! Thanks for watching!

[@ogvelociraptor205]

@@Just_Judah Agree 💯 Love the content and congratulations on staying Sober

[@Just_Judah]

@@ogvelociraptor205 Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it!

[@JumpRopeVeteran]

Thanks for sharing your story, brother. Stay strong. Respect. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Just_Judah]

Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it.

[@JumpRopeVeteran]

@@Just_Judah you bet. Keep getting after it.

[@CoopDogg18]

Good stuff man. Speaking the truth. Been a year and a half for me and I've never felt better. Can't say that I have the same highs all the time but i certainly don't have the extreme lows that came with it. Much love.

[@Just_Judah]

Man those extreme lows are NOT worth it at all. I'd rather things stay level than experience being down so bad when it all comes down. Thanks for watching!

[@nathanconlon738]

Love this - some very important wisdom here!

[@Just_Judah]

Thank you! It took a couple years of messing up to gain that wisdom. Appreciate you for watching!

[@gjonesii]

Brother you really have it going on! You got this. God bless you.

[@Just_Judah]

I really appreciate you saying that, truly! Thank you so much for watching.

[@paqii8359]

Thank you man, needed to hear this right now

[@Just_Judah]

Thanks for watching! Glad I could help you out!

[@irrelevantideology9640]

My man, your insight is awesome. Keep it up dude. And thanks.

[@Just_Judah]

Most definitely will. Thank you for watching, appreciate you!

[@kristinsmith873]

Thank you for your openness and this was really motivating and comforting to hear. Keep the positive advice about life coming!!!!

[@Just_Judah]

Hi Kristin, thank you so much for watching! I'm glad this was able to reach you and provide some insight and positivity. Working on some new stuff to come soon!

[@chandlerrodgers5415]

That cassette in the background is perfect. I need one of those

[@Just_Judah]

I got it from here ikonick.com/ I saw it on instagram and just knew I had to have it!

[@marcuswilliams1540]

Thanks for your story and advice

[@Just_Judah]

Thank you for watching, really appreciate it!

[@kylebailey9034]

Thanks for sharing

[@Just_Judah]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate it!

[@leeryan3813]

This is such a well thought out and amazingly worded video. Well done mate. Educational and inspirational. It’s criminal it’s got less than 1000 views and lost to the noise. It’s amazing how life can pull you from good health/long term goals to very seductive short term impulsive guilty pleasures if you let it

[@Just_Judah]

Thank you, I really appreciate that! I know how destructive these short term pleasures can be over time but it's always reversable. It's what you choose to engage in over time that matters.

[@snakehater123]

3 million dies every year from booze. Pretty much everyone knows someone who struggles with booze. 6 months sober myself. Didnt want to live that way anymore

[@Just_Judah]

Congrats on 6 months, that's an amazing stretch of time. Keep on fighting the good fight!

[@robertthornton543]

Wow awesome! Thank you.

[@Just_Judah]

Thank you for watching! Appreciate you!

[@char988]

Thank you for this!

[@Just_Judah]

I'm glad you liked the message! Appreciate you for watching!

[@wilbingtonromero9805]

Amazing! Thank you brother!

[@Just_Judah]

Thank YOU for watching. Appreciate you!

[@jessabelle9807]

Thanks so much. This video gave me so much clarity and insight.

[@Just_Judah]

I'm glad that this was helpful! Good luck on your journey!

[@patrickk5370]

Great video. These help stay on track

[@Just_Judah]

Hey Patrick, thanks for watching! I'm glad that it can help!

[@pimziengs2900]

Dear Just, Currently I am struggling with a light, but detrimental, weed addiction. It's really strange how much I think about it, but asking myself why I want it and why I should do it are really helpfull motivators to keep staying off it. Thank you for your clear and concise video!

[@Just_Judah]

Thanks for watching, appreciate you! It's a journey and it'll take some time but you have to give yourself a bit of grace. You can get past it, just make that choice each day! You will succeed. Peace!

[@druegeme]

my advice: ask yourself what are you expecting from it? And what are you getting. Long time back I realized I want relaxation. but it gave me stress. Then I didnt want it anymore.

[@Just_Judah]

@@druegeme I feel that! You have to choose what you really want ultimately and sometimes that means giving something up!

[@christophergriffith3420]

Well said Brother, Well said!! AWESOME video!!

[@Just_Judah]

Much appreciated, thanks for watching! More to come soon!

[@dannyb7166]

Rooting for you bro, you said some realshit

[@Just_Judah]

Much appreciated, thank you!

[@immanuel7776]

Thank you for sharing bro 🙏🏽

[@Just_Judah]

Thanks for watching fam! Much appreciated!

[@jasonashley4579]

I drank heavily for 20 years, grew up in the River Quay and it runs in my family something fierce, actually I take that back it doesn't run it more like falls down and breaks things, anyway I haven't drank in 3 years and the quality of my life financially has changed for the better but it damaged my pancreas and left me with health problems, I'll never touch the poison again though and good riddance.

[@Just_Judah]

Congrats on the 3 years of sobriety! I hope your health can get better soon! Sending positivity your way!

[@jasonashley4579]

@@Just_Judah much appreciated.

[@tonymontalvo2004]

thanks for this. i struggle with alcohol. but as of recently ive been able to slowly cut back. my goal is to stop altogether. i used to drink nearly.every single day. now im down to once or twice a.week. my end.goal is to quit.completly. ive been drinking steady for nearly 16 years. wish i never started.

[@Just_Judah]

I definitely understand that idea of wishing you never started. I used to feel that way too. But it's never too late to STOP. You can do it, just keep up the good work of reducing. I had to start that way at first myself. Before I could commit to a year, I had to commit to a week, then a month, then a few months. Eventually you'll build up that will power. Keep going my friend, you got this!

[@gennadiybennett8039]

Thank you! Im 3 weeks into stopping vaping. It’s easy now but this helps a lot. I also want to stop porn and I’m working on it this really helps. That’s my last vice and I’ll be sober completely.

[@Just_Judah]

You can do it! It's gonna take a little work and time but you CAN stop any vice. It's all a choice each day. You got this!

[@mjcoz4720]

Wow one of the BEST videos out ther thank you!!!❤

[@Just_Judah]

Thank you for saying that, I really appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@jakezywek6852]

Last year I managed 44 days off alcohol, then went and did an open mic night where I sang and played guitar, and had two drinks. I then managed 34 days sober before starting trying to social drink as much as possible. In my case it involved having far too much and then vomiting up the toilet wall when I got back to the house. Then as my birthday arrived, I went into a liquor store and bought a bottle of Jack Daniels and a hip flask, and was topping the hip flask up in the middle of the street. Some guys from work drove past and I barely managed to conceal the alcohol. This was around 4pm in the afternoon. Shortly after this, I moved in with my Father, and this involved fairly heavy drinking for four months. One of the occasions involved drinking an entire bottle of Jack Daniels at 11:30am and passing out for the entire day; the whole day was a write-off until the next day where apart from being slightly red-eyed, I hate to admit, I felt totally fine. I then managed to be off the booze for 55 days whilst living with family in another town, which healed me and got my act together. When I finally got my own place again, I went out and had about 4 beers, that was it. I am currently on day 22 and do not know how I will socialize or meet ladies. It will make dating very difficult, but I am trying everything to avoid drinking; hitting the gym, playing guitar, treating myself to nice meals. Watch this space I suppose.

[@Just_Judah]

Thanks for sharing your journey man, appreciate it. Trust me, you don't need it for dating, it's just a social lubricant. You just gotta condition yourself to have a good time without it. You just gotta keep taking that time off the sauce. Eventually, something will click and you won't want or need it anymore.

[@jakezywek6852]

@@Just_Judah Thanks. I enjoy your content.

[@Just_Judah]

@@jakezywek6852 Appreciate you man, any time!

[@jdr1080]

This was a great video my dude. Thank you.

[@Just_Judah]

Appreciate you for watching! Peace brother!

[@mandyharrison3799]

Helpful video and relatable... well done on your sobriety.

[@Just_Judah]

Thanks for watching, much appreciated!

[@mandyharrison3799]

@@Just_Judah hi I'm quite addicted to people's success stories..it keeps me focused. Gave up weekend wine for a period of nearly nine months and then the habit restarted😡but I've reset the clock and want to lead a completely sober life. I know I can do this as I seriously can't stomach the hangovers and wasted time! Let's keep up the great work🙂

[@Just_Judah]

@@mandyharrison3799 YOU GOT THIS! Restart as many times as you have to if it means finally getting it right. Give yourself some grace, it's hard to stop something you're used to doing. Just stay strong and keep fighting for it every day!

[@cf8476]

Great video mate!

[@Just_Judah]

Much appreciated! Thank you for watching!

[@lhza8570]

Keep em comin bro

[@Just_Judah]

Thank you for watching, I truly appreciate it! I'm working on some new stuff so stay tuned!

[@hambonefitnesslifestyleand996]

The video was dope and well said.

[@Just_Judah]

Thanks for watching, appreciate it!

[@metricdeep8856]

What are you willing to give up to be sober? Something has to go to make room for a different behavior that satisfies you in a better way. You may find that you have to give up the only way you currently know how to make yourself feel better instantly. That can take time to figure out.....or maybe it's obvious and you've just been refusing to deal with it...because you had a easier and quicker "fix".

[@Just_Judah]

100% agree with this. You have to ask what are you willing to sacrifice now for a greater good in the future? How willing are you to actually fix your problems? Peace!

[@hayleyhawkins]

Couldn’t agree more 💖

[@Just_Judah]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching!