5 Early Warning Signs Alcohol Is Killing You SLOWLY

[@LeonSylvester]

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[@mickgatz214]

Hi Leon, I'm a recovering alcoholic. 40 years, Every single day! (61 now),I'm quite surprised I'm still alive, but my body is telling me to stop. The Nausea/vomiting getting way out of control!

[@captainjack5846]

Your makeup showws all the sypmtoms clearly. Youcant hide.

[@Mechveteran011]

I was really looking forward to hearing what this amazing method is but I couldn't keep watching it because you were just repeating the same stuff over and over and over again.

[@Kotiara123]

Two days sober! Give me a round of applause my dudes!

[@MichaelMyers87]

Two days used to be a VERY LONG TIME for me to not drink alcohol lol.

[@technospin1]

2 months here! Get it my dude!

[@Give_Me_Rent]

Just hit 15 days today! We got this

[@technospin1]

I tripped and fell, had a drink...but only one...starting over ... 3 days lol

[@Give_Me_Rent]

@@technospin1 Noooooo LOL

[@amandaparfait9468]

I have to get sober. Lord please guide me. Good luck to everyone trying to get/stay sober!

[@nosessniff]

I hope you made the correct steps forward over the last 3 weeks ❤

[@versatilehumanbeing6013]

Me too Amanda fighting this battle drinking from past 10 years nearly at deads end god please help me withdrawals are making me go berserk 😔

[@rositakirshman9081]

Every time you get tempted, without delay, ask Lord Jesus to take your taste and desire for alcohol away from you and bear it in His flesh, and to give you His perfect sobriety in exchange. He immediately gives you power! God bless you!

[@liibalaabakkkk3553]

I tried alcoholic anonymous. It got me through this shit drug instantly. Used to get super drunk everyday and was homeless as well at one point.

[@johnbatch9276]

Stop.being a weakling and guide yourself

[@nadiaslijter1255]

50 months sober now, best decision ever.

[@MarioGomez-nd2mx]

Congrats!

[@elephantintheroom5678]

Excellent!

[@TheEnd-eg6wq]

So 4 years? Physically and financially, im sure, but you cant be happy

[@elephantintheroom5678]

@@TheEnd-eg6wq Do you think people need alcohol to feel happy? Music, nature and exercise all have an uplifting effect.

[@chr838]

Congratulations

[@stevesoucy5932]

I'm one week sober today, and feel absolutely amazing. This video just solidified my decision to give it up.

[@SW-pm3ls]

7 days today as well. Great Luck

[@royerperez3506]

I’m only 19 n I haven’t gone a week sober since 15

[@breeapplegate3353]

Great job!! Hang in there!🎉❤

[@UKProperPrepper]

Keep going. xxx

[@terryterryfrancis9212]

May i ask how much you were drinking steve?

[@missysmessage722]

2 weeks sober! No more drinking for this lady. Thank you Jesus!

[@weisbachwillie]

A spiritual awakening is the only answer for any addiction. A total personality change. God bless you missy.

[@joshuafoubert8474]

Amen to that

[@JackoBanon1]

Jesus turned water to wine and got totally wasted. So you should better not thank a notorious alcoholic.

[@socalju2447]

Jesus literally turned water into wine. Let that sink in.

[@aldxbaran]

When has anyone complained about racist police... in Ireland? Pretty sure thats a burger issue (america)

[@vince1638]

I quit drinking for 7 years in 2005. My life was a mess and getting no better. I had the presence of mind to quit. I started again in 2013 and have worked my way slowly into 3 drinks a nite at minimum ever since. Already did the heart attack and bypass surgery several years ago but stayed relatively healthy at 65. Then I realized I've gained 25 lbs and I cannot get it off due to the alcohol. The alcohol sugar and lack of self control make it impossible to shed weight. Also blood sugar was rising, causing fear of diabetes. So, I quit again 2 weeks ago. Ive already lost 10 lbs. My B.P. and heart rate are down 20%. My glucose is back at normal levels .I feel better physically but also feel empowered because I really didn't know If I Could quit again. That's quite positive. Good Luck to us all on this journey. Keep God or a higher power at your side. Just discovered ur channel and appreciate its message and brevity.

[@andre-qe5yr]

Well done on your inspirational achievement.

[@Sharoneagles82]

Wow awesome

[@corinneshea102]

Please don't go back iam 65 and have drank for many yrs on day 2 sober second time.. it will never get easier the longer we wait❤

[@Sharoneagles82]

@@corinneshea102 keep going!

[@TwistedReality13]

You've already proven to yourself you can do it. Just don't look back again.. inevitably you fall back into your old ways quickly and for some it even gets worse. You got this

[@mbalimweli4546]

3days sober pray for me

[@loonybrit9363]

The first days are the hardest. Keep going my friend

[@angiegirl7154]

🙏🙏💖

[@RAWDOGG69]

u do it?

[@jakeandrews-iz4wf]

🙏

[@len699]

Stay focused you can do it.

[@coldcrush9]

Getting by the first 90 days is tough but you get used to it. Then there becomes a point where you really enjoy being in the moment. That's when life becomes a trip in itself. You start thinking clear, saving money, and feeling great. Don't wait for tomorrow or next week to quit. There's no better time than right now to stop drinking

[@joshschoenly2777]

It's cause people get empowered when they quit and feel more control. I did all that stuff while trying to stay drinking. It worked well for me but everyone is different.

[@simonmeszaros2770]

yep! thats a message worth mentioning again and again. thank you

[@joshschoenly2777]

@@simonmeszaros2770 you are welcome

[@jasons9812]

I recall the first 6 months being the toughest. Cravings and triggers trying to get you to start again. Once I got by that, it was cake for me. Don't even think twice about wanting a drink anymore.

[@tahirabass3641]

Thanks

[@rossmarkham4149]

Day 45 of no drink , for me

[@badactor3440]

Now it's 60 days. 40 for me. Edit; 80 days now.

[@cheshirecat3978]

11 days for me

[@weisbachwillie]

How you doing today?

[@monique7796]

Congrats to you all!

[@cheshirecat3978]

@@weisbachwillie actually yesterday was kind of a hard day because I was grilling some steaks and the weather was nice . For some reason those things are trigger for me . Thanks for asking

[@user-bu9qs6zu9r]

I haven’t had a drink in 11 years - it took 5 years to get my marbles back and 5 years to learn how to play with them - I’m so grateful I hit 365lbs, now 190lbs

[@Irispia97]

How did you do it?

[@user-bu9qs6zu9r]

@@Irispia97 I checked myself into a rehab facility that did tons of group therapy for 60 days - that was such an awful experience I knew I didn’t want to go back to the way of living that ended up costing me so much - not just money , my self respect, my health, all my relationships. Everything was just bottomed out After that I realized booze wasn’t a problem or answer - it was all just a cover for much bigger issues of codependency and self pity. I found my way after treatment to peer support groups like Alanon and AA where I heard my own story coming from other people when they spoke- I related to them , they all understood what I was experiencing- I made new friends , Hope was restored and so much more I’m happy today which is a far cry from where I was I find spiritual solutions to my problems today - in the word spiritual is the word ritual - it’s my daily rituals which keep me going today - I work on myself in order to be a more open minded, loving and , tolerant person today Honestly that keeps me motivated

[@jenniferwilcox9759]

Great analogy. Many people don't realize the long-term effects of alcohol on the brain. Alcohol does scramble one's brain and it takes awhile to get it back to normal. Sometimes, it doesn't get all the way reclaimed.

[@LoveThatBass921]

I relapsed after getting out of rehab a week after leaving and when I left my skin was glowing I looked like an entirely new person. But the night after I drank I swear it’s been 5 days and I look like I’m 100 years old and I haven’t been able to eat in 2 days my body just can’t take it anymore. I’m upset it has come to this point but I am currently in treatment and I can promise I will never go back to alcohol I want to live. Also I’ve been watching your videos for a few years now brother thank you

[@dotb5397]

Most people I know where alcoholics actually lose weight because they don't want to eat, they prefer to drink instead and have very little appetite

[@jimi6335]

A young lad admitted to me once after I offered him a crisp tht the reason he said no was because he was scared it would absorb some alcohol in his stomach

[@annettebarwick1978]

Ive put on weight since stopping i thought giving up all thosecalories i would lose but nope not me lol

[@NutsNBerries]

Yes they don’t like to eat

[@Floppy-Phallus]

​@@jimi6335There really is just no hope for some people.

[@Floppy-Phallus]

​@@annettebarwick1978Move more

[@guccieyedrops8061]

About 5 minutes sober. Best decision I ever made

[@JackoBanon1]

I'm proud of myself. I have been sober for 57 minutes straight. The most difficult hour of my life!

[@marxistliberalhater4459]

My parents never raised a quitter.

[@travisst.claire8874]

Lol 🥂🍻

[@mightierthanever2264]

@@marxistliberalhater4459 The Lord hates a quitter.

[@marxistliberalhater4459]

@@mightierthanever2264 This is true.

[@Unoriginal3]

When I was deep in my drinking late twenties - I'd wake up and run to the bathroom looking for yellowing I quit when I learned how slow it and painful that self destruction would have been I love life now 14 yrs sober

[@shanehaney2121]

Two days sober! Thank you, Jesus!

[@breigesheppard8339]

WELL DONE 👏👏👏👏👏🌹💚🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@TheMichaelt1987]

I’ve quit drinking for almost 2 months now and I can tell a big difference! I quit because I started having high blood pressure at age 36 after a binge for about 3 weeks drinking very heavy! The best part of quitting is not waking up feeling like crap and the crazy anxiety!

[@ftwplayboy19]

Yea i quit 3 months ago my guy.. im 36 too.. the time is now start takin care of ourselfs. 🫡 and not wait till were 50+

[@jazzcatjohn]

@@ftwplayboy19 Hope you're doing well. When I was 36 my body could still take the binge drinking. Unfortunately, I waited until I had all of these symptoms and then some which culminated in a heart attack at the age of 53. I'm 6 months sober, locked into a healthy lifestyle, and have reversed almost all of the effects, but still have some heart trouble while cycling sometimes. Could have and probably should have died really so very grateful. Keep it up! Like you said, don't wait. Drinking is a complete waste of time at the very least.

[@ftwplayboy19]

@@jazzcatjohn sorry to hear about ur heart problems bud.. stay positive.. and god bless

[@sonyagonzales4290]

Yes! The anxiety was killing me!!!

[@MrRop-yp3wt]

Mine started at 24 because of binge drinking

[@tediousmaximus1067]

I am 10 minutes sober! I haven't had a drink in over ten minutes. And I'm not giving up! Wish me luck!

[@realmoney4045]

👍🏽👌🤗

[@craigspringer4988]

You got this 👍

[@MaricelaGaribay-zg3uq]

🙏

[@TwistedReality13]

The one day at a time thing is much more than some cheesy line from AA.

[@Jerry-zx7rf]

did you dose off?

[@lBanjo]

I’ll be 6 months sober in two days. It took me at least 5 years and a million tries to quit. But I got help from God this time. I’d highly recommend it, but do what works for you! Good luck to you all, whether you’re on day 1 or day one thousand. Much love♥️

[@missysmessage722]

JESUS saved me from heroin and alcohol addiction! HE is the answer 🙏

[@eddieh299]

@@missysmessage722 Lol nah you saved yourself but congrats.

[@eddieh299]

What's God's number man? I need to give him a call real quick. Need him to him me with them prayers and what not.

[@lBanjo]

@@eddieh299 lol just talk to him man. For me making any kind of effort towards a relationship started to change things in my life, even though my effort was very minimal at first. He was like “I see u” and it just grew from there

[@nabster4320]

Day 7. I'm really tired of alcohol & seriously can't take it anymore.

[@BeckyHruch]

Me too but idk how too bear withdrawal

[@lesleyhumphreysjones5957]

​@@BeckyHruchBleed off it slowly, less and less each day it's a good way to stop and not as dangerous as stopping suddenly.

[@chrisjohnson4272]

​@@lesleyhumphreysjones5957Yeah that's what doing but it's hard Im down to a pint a day but can't seem to get down to a half pint

[@hugh220]

Benzos​@@BeckyHruch

[@neilECM]

Good job! I am 5 days sober now, this time I'm quitting for good.

[@Aatell764]

25 days today, starting to feel like my old self again. What baffles me most is when my girlfriend told me months ago after I had relapsed after being sober 7 months I had quit again for like 2 weeks or so. And I remember my friend not answering my calls, he was driving some real long 6 hour drive and it was raining real hard so I called him to check up on him. And I told my girlfriend that I was worried about him, and she said something along the lines of 2 weeks ago, you weren't worried about anyone. Just crazy the things alcohol does to one's heart.

[@jamisona.5639]

So true!!

[@justaguitarplayer2059]

I bet that was difficult to hear , but it’s good you realized it. Alcohol is so damaging …I’ve realized lately that I’m just much better off without it. Looking forward to building a good amount of time without it and just living a healthier life

[@azula3906]

Man, those first 2 sentences were hard to comprehend.

[@colemant6845]

@@azula3906 Yup... He/She needs to start over.. Run on sentences don't communicate well.

[@Emtbwebb]

Very true, it makes you live in a black hole, and everyone in the pubs who you think are friends are false, they dont speak to you after you stop drinking! Im day 60 now and love it more and more everyday, my drinking friends don't call me at all now! Oh well i stopped alone i will carry on alone!! NOTHING IS STRONGER THEN A BROKEN MAN REBUILDING HIS SELF💪🏼❤️‍🔥

[@nicksguitaracademy2995]

36 days sober today!

[@kaneharris5899]

I was hospitalized several times to excess drinking until near death from acute pancreatitis, the most painful event in my life. Three and a half years sober now. Was also ignorantly prescribed benzodiazepines for anxiety while drinking. Destroyed me mentally. Wish I had never touched the stuff. But if I can beat it you can too.

[@benlotus2703]

Boooze & Drug$. 0uch.

[@seaniek9175]

1. Elevated Blood Pressure 2. Weight Gain 3. Memory Loss 4. Change in appearance in your Face , redder face, free radicals take over 5. Irregular Heartbeat .

[@shanmukh.poondla]

❤

[@jimross2101]

6. Denial

[@seaniek9175]

@@jimross2101 Very good 😂

[@medusa1340]

Looking for dis 😊

[@faithmoseneke4392]

3 days sober...one step at a time. Thank you for sharing this video

[@ctwwtc8761]

I'm at 15 days. I found the 3rd day to be very difficult Read thats not un-common Good luck

[@KatiTheButcher]

Quitting for the thousandth time. Last time was much worse(750 a day), that 3rd day was when the withdrawals hit the hardest. Hope you guys are still doing good!

[@ctwwtc8761]

@@KatiTheButcher up to 33 days. My longest stretch in 10 years. Just going day to day

[@KatiTheButcher]

@@ctwwtc8761 niiice! Keep it up friend!

[@ctwwtc8761]

@@KatiTheButcher thanks, def not easy. My father was sober the last 25 years of his life. He would try n exercise and eat alot of candy at night. I've been doing that, kinda helps. I'm just focusing on the 1 day, I've tried in the past also 2 quit

[@Deuce_Dufresne]

I gave up drinking (used to once or twice a month), started intermittent fasting and healthy eating, exercise every day and I feel like a million bucks. Same energy levels as when I was 18, it’s amazing.

[@jsquire5pa]

I think that might be the if and healthy eating rather than giving up drinking once or twice a month you berk 😂

[@Adoretayyyy]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾👏🏾

[@hededcdn]

Once or twice a month isn't "drinkin" dude lol

[@backflipnuslip]

Alcohol silently took away 10 years of my life being my youth. While I have nothing to complain about (better late than never), it did give me blood pressure, older looks, lethargy, lack of sexual drive and motivation etc. 30 days sober now and I know it in my heart that the sober lifestyle is my thing. All the best to you guys.

[@derkaiser420]

I was a heavy drinker for 16 years and I am a horrible alcoholic and experienced all these symptoms. I am 5 months clean now and all these symptoms are gone. The scariest for me is what I called my "fluttering heart" and it used to make it hard for me to breath too. Did I quit? No. I also had bloodshot eyes all the time which I don't really know why that is. I assume it is vasodilation. I took me 8 years to stop. I used AA, went to treatment, and have a strict routine and it works for me. Do what works for you.

[@Mark-pr7ug]

3rd week sober. Benefits so far. 1: I drift off to sleep now! Some nights though I'm still awake for a bit but I put that down to the changes my bodies going through. 2: more energy 3: body feels firmer & stronger. 4: joints feel alot better especially my legs and knees. 5: face looks younger, firmer and healthier with a rosy glow.

[@franklinmuiruri]

185 days sober today. I keep going strong

[@johncoll4456]

Great job, kicking ass!

[@franklinmuiruri]

@@johncoll4456 Thank you. I am 260 days sober today

[@isaachunt5799]

good job. stick at it . 11 years for me. boring life but as we age the body cant take it. plus all the cash i have saved helped us pay of our mortgage quicker.

[@bert454]

Good on ya. Don't stop👍

[@-jason-5907]

There's plenty of people worse off than me but, I was going through a 1.75 of vodka every 2-3 days to myself. I would wake up still intoxicated and go to work; my eyes would look just like how they do on the thumbnail of this video. Besides the excessive sweating and the constant shaking the first couple days of quitting it felt like a breath of fresh air. I now have been a social drinker for months driving there and driving myself home having very little. Thank you for your videos to remind me why I won't get like that again!

[@Jerry-zx7rf]

i drank that in a day a few times i even drank 3/4 of a gallon before over a month clean now

[@Gemslifefowllingnutracheck]

I am 1 year 8 days sober and it’s still very hard to not drink it doesn’t get easier but the strength I have every day to fight does! For whatever reason you drink that reason is still there you have to face your problems it’s hard but so is life my friends! You can do anything you put your mind to! 💪❤️ I try and be as positive as I can and on my channel I talk about my addiction and how I overcome it! Peace and love always 💪❤️

[@davidklaehn2938]

Hope you do well m8. It's a horrible thing I know. I've just givin up the cigarettes it's been 8months now and I still don't feel like any ciggys at all. I just said NO MORE. GOOD LUCK MATE HOPE YOU DO WELL.🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲👍

[@Gemslifefowllingnutracheck]

@@davidklaehn2938 thank you so much and the same to you my friend well done on your achievement so far 💪

[@cosmicabyss7358]

Actually for most people not drinking does get dramatically easier with time so I'm not sure why you're talking like "It doesn't get easier" is a widespread fact or something.

[@Gemslifefowllingnutracheck]

@@cosmicabyss7358 hi thanks for your message are you a recovering alcoholic or recovering from any addictions? I am speaking from my experience and I know that it’s hard everyday NOT to drink! If it was easy there would not be so many people addicted? But everyone has there own experiences! I wish you well on your journey if you on one? Peace and love 💪

[@cosmicabyss7358]

@@Gemslifefowllingnutracheck Yeah and if you're speaking from your own experience you should word it that way for 99% of people in the world when they quit drinking it gets easier with time not to drink. Thats literally a fact and its a fact not based on 1 personal experience but thousands upon thousands of peoples experience.

[@B19BNSY]

Im starting week 7 this week… noticing a whole host of benefits! I feel a new man… thanks for your supportive videos Leon…

[@jamisona.5639]

You are the real mvp!!!!

[@annidez]

The biggest red flags right before my gf was diagnosed with cirrhosis: acne on her puffy face, weight loss with bloated belly & bony limbs, confusion, exhaustion, vomiting even small amounts of food. Jaundice appeared in her eyes just a couple days before she collapsed. She detoxed in the hospital, unconscious for much of it. Amazingly she lived but it’s taken years to put her health and life back together.

[@fillingthevoid1860]

Didn't knew abou your channel until mid 2021... I've fell off the wagon at 1 year and two months, trough one of the most difficult times of my life and I can say for sure it didn't help me in any way shape or form, just made it worse! Now I'm 6 months off again, I'm Very thankful for your work Leon, God bless you

[@dcbarnum]

Great post! God bless.

[@stevenkolata2738]

One step at a time

[@breigesheppard8339]

God bless keep it up 👏👏👏🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kimberlyhooks2533]

You’re correct regarding High Blood Pressure, mine was so high and I didn’t realize it until I went to my Doctor. That was a wake up call for me I don’t want to have a stroke. I’m sober now it’s been over 30 days and I feel great 👍🏾. Thank you 🙏 for being so honest and informative!

[@MJA5]

good job!

[@B19BNSY]

Keep going can you imagine how your health will be one year off alcohol?!

[@kimberlyhooks2533]

@@MJA5 Thank you!

[@MJA5]

@@B19BNSY it’s true, the only way to go is up! I’m nearly three years in. Pro-tip: eating too many calories will still make you gain weight 😳😉

[@rich8381]

@@kimberlyhooks2533 good stuff. I'm 22 days in.. i decided to quit smoking also. Find that my blood sugar is a bit off. When I need to eat it has to be soon, but i find myself going up and down. Also sleeping like a baby and crazy amounts to the point where it's to much and not productive

[@johnbartender3451]

How I stopped heavy drinking after 10 years ? I broke my heart 💔 for a beautiful girl because of my drinking habit. Cried for a whole week. That was it. I’m sober now.

[@cynthiafortier2540]

Good for you!! I would never date a heavy drinker. Gross, when you see a really drunk man? Just disgusting!!

[@jasonparks6006]

Thanks you for this information. Im in serious need to stop drinking. Cuttin back now, next week im going into detox. The best of luck to everyone fighting the good fight.

[@jamisona.5639]

29 days strong!!..keep going brave souls!!!

[@ctwwtc8761]

Way 2 go 👍 I'm at 15 days

[@marxistliberalhater4459]

My parents never raise a quitter.

[@marxistliberalhater4459]

@@rockyraccoon3630 I'm good thanks, and you?

[@jamisona.5639]

@rockyraccoon3630 Today Marks day 156!!! Ethanol can kiss my a$$!!!!!!

[@leesaunders9102]

DAY 2 FOR ME AND I CAN HEAR THE THOUGHTS TELLING ME TO DRINK AGAIN =( pray for me.

[@ernestedwards4073]

I stopped drinking 1 year, 8 months ago! I woke up 1 morning and my wife was crying and said did you mean what you said last night? I don't. And prayed and asked God to help me stop. God didn't put me here to hurt those I love.

[@breigesheppard8339]

👏👏👏🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻god bless U

[@msprecious3498]

Sober a month today :) severe gastritis attack and hospitalized for a day , on meds, do I miss it ? Yes! Is my life and health more important? , yes !🎉

[@slavicaminic2742]

I finally quit for good back in June of 2022. This was after a long struggle for about six years of failed efforts. Turned into an alcoholic as soon as I was legal back in the very early 80’s!

[@TheDriller571]

What about liver damage and kidney failure ? I had a friend who drank heavily most of his adult life. At 60 years old he ended up in the hospital with kidney problems and he died a week and a half later. He drank mainly beer but it still killed him.

[@yugen]

This video is about early warning signs

[@1badombre82]

My liver was almost shot when I quit. Doctor told me my liver wouldn't last 12 months. I'm 18 months sober now and my liver numbers are good

[@Cahoooters]

Just over 4 years dry. Best decision I ever made!

[@isaachunt5799]

good. 11 years for me. touching 60 and look at feel like i'm 35. never smoked either and been vegan most of my life. not one wrinkle anywhere

[@Dessan01]

I’ve been 7 years sober now, from the age of 15 - 31 I was a binge drinker and heading for alcoholism (sneaking a can of Stella the morning after had stated to creep in) plus I was a terrible drunk, always doing embarrassing shit, waking up and realising what an idiot I’ve been. That plus I worked in the Hepatology clinic of a hospital - I started to realise I was next in line for a bed there. Took a bit of will power and a few false starts but I eventually got there. I’ve had 3 promotions at work, own my own place now and have a wonderful partner. I don’t even miss booze now - it was quite hard for me to sit in a pub for a few years, but that doesn’t even bother me now, I can sit with my ginger ale and chill.

[@reedackerman9041]

Baffles me how your channel isn't more well known. Excellent content as usual!

[@B19BNSY]

Agreed

[@KanwarAnand]

People dont want to be told to quit booze.

[@rarebird_82]

Govt levies an astronomical amount of taxes on alcohol. Cant have the sleeping masses waking up. Keep pushing beer, sports and wine o'clock as social norms. Bread and circus 🙄

[@davidp4456]

I like drinking and have been doing so for the last 40+ years. I do it socially and enjoy sharing time with other people doing the same thing. Sometimes I just drink a little, sometimes I drink a lot. As I’ve become older the drinking a lot events take longer to get over and I dislike the periods when I feel weary, tired and unmotivated. I’ve reached the stage when I much more enjoy the sense of feeling well, energetic and motivated. When I’m like this I get much more done and feel happier. I am now putting in bigger gaps between visits to the pub and feel healthier and happier for it. Fortunately I don’t have any chronic problems that I’m aware of, but I have broken my ankle and suffered a few other small breaks and injuries from booze associated mishaps. I’m generally well exercised which probably helps and improves my sense of well being. I’ll probably keep drinking for the sake of my social and mental well-being but will continue to scale it down as I get older to retain the benefits of feeling healthy and not suffering from a ‘lost day or two’ as time is better spent doing something useful with the added option to have one or two at the pub if I feel like it.

[@JeffNixonComedy]

3 weeks in and going strong. This channel is very beneficial. Cheers to you for creating this content, pal

[@jamisona.5639]

Keep it up king!!!

[@rich8381]

I'm 3 weeks also.. loving it.. other than, my blood sugar is a bit wonky and feel a bit effed when I don't have food. Also I'm sleeping like crazy and awesome, but it's rendering me a bit non productive

[@jamisona.5639]

@@rich8381 you got this!!!

[@julians2004]

Very good! Keep on going! I'm in my third week now too!

[@jeffrey1954]

It only took two years for me to develop all of these warning signs. Losing a very close friend of mine was the start of it all. I knew I should have ended it sooner, but I'm happy to say that I haven't had any drinks (or cigarettes) in three days. I'm going to a lot of concerts this year and I will indulge with those, but in my day to day life, no more.

[@MikeDindu]

Have you been staying away from drinking in these last three months since leaving this comment? How are things going?

[@rarebird_82]

You're not quite ready. Hit us up in the comments when you achieve total abstinence. Then you can have your like 😉

[@Dan23_7]

Day 1 starts today. I’m not a heavy drinker at all,but I do drink every evening. It’s habitual. But I’m 43 and awaiting a pacemaker (17/3) After watching this I had no idea alcohol can cause so much trouble with the heart. You’ve nailed it for me, how strange I came to watch this today after deciding last night to quit 🍺

[@cynthiafortier2540]

Uh, drinking every evening IS heavy drinking. Glad you decided to quit

[@Dan23_7]

@@cynthiafortier2540 Just that “few” is too many, I’m feeling so much more with it just after a week. Xx

[@Dan23_7]

A quick update as I’ve just had a notification of a like 👍🏼 2 months on and not a drop has passed my lips. I’m far happier, more energy, wake up easier, I’ve lost over half a stone in weight, I’ve more money. Life is great. I’ve no intention of ever drinking again. The few nights felt a bit boring but I got through it because I was determined. I highly recommend quitting to anyone who’s thinking about it. Oh and the pacemaker op was a success. 😂👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@FredAllenBurge]

How is it going Dan? Still off? I'm also 43, daily beer drinker for years and I have to stop now. Today's day 1 for me, time for a new lifestyle🙏

[@Bigrich0g]

Just turned 43 need to stop it's now affecting my work

[@johnshields6852]

I grew up with alcoholism in my family, alcohol is a drug, only because it's legal does it get overlooked, social drinking is accepted but if I do a line of coke I go to jail, some people like myself are prone to addiction, you have to be aware that it can become a problem, good luck

[@RefugioVillegasIII]

It's also causing me to have fluid build up in my right eye. Leading to me having a dark shadowy circle spot at the center and blurred vision. So yeah, I had to stop drinking. Had one beer after nearly a week to stop my withdrawals but I'm still holding strong today.

[@chrisjohnson4272]

How much were you drinking

[@richardfalcon1411]

Been sober for a week and feeling great 🤗

[@tombaron5607]

I can’t quit 😢 I drink myself sick on Friday then promise i will quit forever. Then by next Friday I tell myself i was good for 6 days so I deserve a drink. And it repeats 😢

[@7horsecity]

Pray the Lord will make you stop. He did me!

[@johnbianchi3877]

If your able not drink 5 days a week, you’ve got a behavioral problem. Not a drug (alcohol) problem. I recommend a good psychotherapist

[@melissasmess2773]

Generations of family falling down drunk and dying from a bleeding brain, I am always careful to drink moderately and only twice a week and appreciate learning more about this disease. Thanks!

[@crystalwind3823]

There is nothing like having an alcohol withdrawal seizure and ending up in the hospital for several days! Scared me so much that I will NEVER touch another drop of alcohol! I don't even have any cravings for it anymore and I drank hard liquor for years!

[@chrisjohnson4272]

How much were you drinking a day

[@billrole4879]

8 days without alcohol and I'm going through it

[@realmoney4045]

U got this stay with it I'm here with u a day sober myself so u doing better then me I would have u n my prayer 🤲🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@simoneclark1820]

You got this!

[@BeckyHruch]

I'm trying myself I'm afraid

[@billrole4879]

@@BeckyHruch you'll be fine after that 10th day just don't drink no more drink water and green tea

[@ChardeeMacdennis339]

Hope you’re doing ok!

[@Jahmon-ew1wr]

32 days sober for me!

[@danlaflamme9372]

One minute, one hour , one day at a time! U all keep the faith..I did AA, 13yrs sober ..find ur higher power.

[@fudasca]

5 days sober. I plan going on much longer.

[@suzannedoiron7578]

Me too but struggling.

[@jvljnlrg]

1week sober!!! I still need to go to doctor though for check up 😄 wish me luck ❤

[@OhioGuy216]

That’s awesome! I’m trying to stop myself, I get horrible shakes after 6-8 hours without a beer. I’m trying to find a way to either wean off or some form of outpatient detox, I can’t afford inpatient.

[@AZBACKPACKHUNTER]

My last drink was June 26th. I had all of those symptoms. Very high blood pressure, irregular heart beat, massive weight gain I was 237, puffy face, stomach issues, dry heaving and spitting up blood. 128 days sober now and all is back to normal. My blood pressure is perfect I've lost 40lbs!!! Stomach issues stopped, heart rhythm is normal. I was a very very high functioning alcoholic. I was drinking a minimum of 12 IPAs that were 8% alcohol and a pint or more of whiskey eveyday for over 4 years. Had to get medically detoxed. Withdrawals were horrible, they put me in the hospital. I drank because I was bored and it helped with my anxiety. My brain Still isn't recovered. I have on and off depression and short term memory loss. For me it was easy to stay sober. I don't crave drinking at all and am never tempted. I found being open and honest with everyone helped. Good luck to all who is going through this.

[@breigesheppard8339]

Well done 👍👏👏👏💚🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🍀

[@dbgiants1679]

August 2 2012 was my last drink and my last dui!!! You can do it, especially if I can. I could not go to sleep with out at least a 6 pack in me. Have a faltered, sure. Have I gotten drunk since then? No! I’ve had a drink or 2 here or there but very rarely. Best decision I’ve ever made!!

[@breakthecycle5238]

The turning point for me was experiencing peripheral neuropathy as tingling in my hands the morning after along withbmy typical hangover. Im not "sober" as i only drink now with dinner on Saturdays, but i used to drink a six pack of very strong 7-8% ipa every single night.

[@GenXMafia]

Years ago, Barbara Walters did an interview with Jackie Gleason. A legend in comedy and arguably one of the funniest of all time. He was well known to be a heavy smoker and drinker and lived to be 71 years old. During the interview Walters asked him about his vises to which he replied (paraphrasing here) I could quit now and live another 5 or 7 years and be miserable or keep it up and live another year and die happy. This was back when times in this country were good. I drink copious amounts of beer. I can go without it for a week or two at a time but I drink a shitload of it non the less and have most of my life since I was 17. I’m 56. Beer is the only vise I have. The bottom line is this. Whether you drink or smoke how it effects you is 100% controlled by genetics, and I’ll die on that hill. That’s why some people can smoke like a freight train and live into their 80’s and some never smoke and die of lung cancer. ALL genetics. Now I will agree none of it is good for you I get that. But the way this country is going down the shitter at such a breakneck pace why bother quitting? Seriously. If you enjoy it AND it’s not wrecking your life then do what makes you happy. It ain’t getting any better folks and it’s not going to, believe me. You gotta ask yourselves a question. Lets say you quit and live to your upper 80’s or even 90’s? Are you going to be able to take care of yourself by then? Probably not. Got anyone that’s going to have the time or the ability to take care of you if you become widowed? Probably not. Are you going to have a shit ton of money saved up to go to an assisted living facility if you can’t take care of yourself? Probably not. My mother is currently paying over $6000 a month for her ALF!!! Out of pocket!!! You think this country is going to be what you always knew it to be 30, 20, or even 10 years from now? I lay awake at night thinking about what it will be like in 20 years. My first wife dropped dead right in front of me at 49 years old of a brain aneurysm, my father who I loved dearly passed away and I lost a $75k a year job all within a two year bracket of time. Beer gets me by. I like the Jackie Gleason approach. Keep it up and die happy or quit and watch this whole world go to shit sober and miserable. In case you all haven’t been paying attention there’s a lot to drink about!

[@oldbird299]

Amen.

[@searchforthestrangler5034]

Like that attitude as interestingly enough I was watching The Honeymooners reading your comment.

[@coupe50h]

Wow, this is the comment I didn't expect, but glad to see it. Not because I'm looking for a non quitting comment, but because you are right. My dad said if he quit smoking and drinking beer, it would just prolong his stay in a nursing home. Not a healthy way of thinking. And he did pass in 2018 at 62 from lung cancer, and I feel like that's too young, and I miss him. I'm now 45, I love craft beer is my downfall I even brew small batches. I quit smoking 100% I tend to drink more moderate than my dad, and the rest of his family all died from cancer, so it's in the history, which is scary. I'm going to quit, at least to a point where I might enjoy one craft brew, say, on Thanksgiving, and maybe some weekends here and there. I don't want to be unhealthy. Good luck to all of you awesome people.

[@johnbianchi3877]

I gotta agree with you. I drink everyday ( beer or wine), probably too much for my health. But I’m 71, have had an extremely interesting and wonderful life. Never had a DUI, never been fired or divorced ( married 43years to a woman who no longer drinks - she just lost interest in it ). My doctor says my liver is fine, bloodwork is excellent. He also attributes it to genetics.

[@carolramsey6287]

An alcoholic barman in my local pub drowned in his own blood when the varices in his throat ruptured. He was 42. He turned up for his first shift when the pub reopened bright yellow after spending months at-home drinking white cider during the Covid lockdown and the landlord sent him home. Within hours he was dead. I gave up drinking years ago. I have no intention of taking that poison again.

[@NylonStrings83]

dude is very right about irregular heart beat i was in the ICU my heartbeat wont come down below 210 -220 range ... i was pretty sure i was going to die ... just quit drinking while u still have time

[@jondavis2032]

Going on a year sober and not looking back!!! GOD✝️BLESS!!

[@fmadik5346]

I got sober and iv been working hard and got a small umbilical hernia I'm in pain.

[@MSgt5J071]

Praying for you. Hope you get relief from you pain and that you stay sober. May God bless you and watch over you.

[@fmadik5346]

@@MSgt5J071 thank you.

[@BigRigJeffro]

I’m going to be 10 years sober coming in May 20 2023. The first 3 years is the hardest. It gets easier till you get to a point that you can do it for the rest of your life being sober

[@BeenNiceSince87]

Great video! I went from drinking 7 days a week to 5 days a week for 2 months now! Trying to cut down very slowly, it is an extremely tough thing to do!

[@Paul-o5e8k]

Hey two days turns into two hundred befor you know it . Keep your same mindset and you’ll see that the best is yet to come

[@ShadeandShadow4ever]

My head pounding didn’t let me sleep after one night of heavy drinking. 7 fantastic sober curious months later the pounding went away! I was able to fall asleep easy peasy all over!

[@justtango4741]

Every time a cut down on drinking or even stop, I begin waking up much earlier than I would normally get up.

[@kentmarsh6442]

Getting to sleep is the issue for me. It seems like I need to pass out cause I can't just go to sleep.

[@microbios8586]

I have the opposite problem. Getting out of bed when I'm hungover is way easier than waking up normally. I want to stay in bed because I wake up more relaxed and drowsy with less anxiety. Hangovers actually force me out of bed earlier in comparison.

[@MrRob8254]

Thank you so much!! Im a big believer in Science, how you have described how Alcohol affects your body has hit home for me, and im so grateful,,, Thank you so very much. I will never drink again.

[@dcbarnum]

Alcohol destroys your health the same way the Roman Empire fell. Slowly and then all of a sudden! Thanks Leon.

[@donkeynuts75]

You mean, erm, like time?

[@timminator9000]

I watch these videos as well as bourbon reviews to keep me from drinking. It just works. 12 months sober btw.

[@PaginasLetea]

I was never into drinking, I even went like two years without drinking and didn't even thought about it, but after the pandemic struck I started to develop an habit, very casual at first, but during the last six moths really started to get out of hand. Never got even near to the stage depicted in this video, but I think it's not about how much you drink or for how long, but how much affects your life and how much you struggle to quit, and I started to have troubles spending more than a week sober, and once I started I drank more than what I was planning to. During the last few days I've had a lot of troubles but nevertheless I'm glad that I'm not even thinking about touching the bottle to ease the pain, just the thought of it makes me nauseous. Quitting, even if you never was a full-blown alcoholic, it's hard, but in every step of the way you develop the strength to face the hardships of life without drugs.

[@user-eu5ol7mx8y]

The lockdown increased my drinking as well. I would finish 700ml bottle of whiskey each week.

[@sjtheartisan]

A lot of this literally happened to me 3.5 weeks ago and I had to go to the hospital, so I stopped drinking. Almost at a month and I’ve never felt better. Glad I finally deduced what the cause was or…could’ve been curtains for me…Wild to think about

[@andilendiles]

To quit is the best decision one can ever take to be sober for a while😢 my brother and sister it's like you're born afresh hallelujah 😂😂

[@daronjordan4548]

Two days in, we can do it everyone 🙌🏾

[@Crazy_Diamond24]

I’ve drank daily every day for 4 years… I’m so ready to get sober. I have so many health issues I am sure are from alcohol and I need to snap out of denial

[@patrickmckeown3683]

That’s cool I actually learned a couple of things. You can also add to this list. crepey skin due to too much alcohol and sun damage. Usually on hands sometimes on face and varicose veins in very strange places on the body.

[@rkellay]

Had my last drink on the night of 29th July 2020 ! Life will inevitably improve for the better when you decide to quit You can do this! 10/10 would recommend living with the absence of alcohol

[@I-Am-Prosperous-I-Am-Grateful]

A guy on tiktok said that if you're a woman, you might want to update your will if you drink 3 - 5 drinks a night, 5 to 7 days a week, as that's all that's needed for liver failure. He lost his 45 year old wife due to liver failure, she drank a few drinks most nights (didn't get drunk, just drank to unwind) for 20 years. 😮

[@james_daniels]

Yea alcohol affects women way more harshly than men. Two drinks for a man is equal to twice that for a woman.

[@popperbare1563]

I needed this I keep relapsing 😢 and hate myself every time but it’s all I can think about is the next drink especially when I get home from work

[@manishsethi2367]

Day 63 off alcohol. Feels great!

[@purereality73]

Day 69 now. Nice

[@williamhartman9]

I study cancer quite heavily and I have seen data to show alcohol involved with the development of all types of cancer. Every tissue of the body is affected. These findings help to keep me afraid to take up a drinking habit .

[@raymondlin8728]

I year without a drink. Eating less junk. Moving more.

[@helensmith8007]

Just over 1 week sober heads alot clearer headaches alot less feeling better, I'm just cronic constipation have for years it socks it hurts so bad

[@marydunning1722]

39 yrs sober❤❤❤❤❤

[@breigesheppard8339]

CLASS ❤👏👏👏👏👏🍀💚🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@juanlanda2441]

Very accurate! I had all of the signs and did keep drinking . I loved my beer. And my brain did not want to stop. I had a skipped heart beat that lasted almost a year. I wish my doctor would have said to stop drinking ( my primary physician did) . My cardiologist changed my meds . Pirposely slowed my heart. My BP went up and i went into full A-fib. Now he recommended a highly invasive atrial ablation . I now dont drink .been sober three months . I wish i would have done this instead of getting more procedures . Sadly some oeoplke think the ablation resets their heart enough to keep drinking . Not true, it does reset the rhythm , hiwever A fib can return . Its the alcohol that causes the problem

[@valistrutu]

10 years sober !!

[@1badombre82]

My blood pressure was great but my liver was about shot. Enzymes of 340. Was retaining lots of fluid. Was throwing up blood daily. Ulcers. Insomnia. Etc. 19 months sober now and healthy with the help of serious detox nurses, rehab, and AA

[@ToddAndelin]

Great video and great to read everyones comments on their sobriety

[@JordanVolk948]

Im a year sober the 15th, had two stays in the hospital due to high blood pressure and arrythmia. First time I bs'd them cause I was in denial, second time came clean and detoxed in the hospital with diazepam and other treatments. I literally couldn't walk with out falling for the three days because my body was depleted of everything and was in a bed that alerted them if you tried to get up. That was nearly a year ago and im done with alcohol forever!

[@nickylee1408]

My ex husband died from excessive drinking, he was told to stop,he would for a couple of days,then start again, he caused so much pain to me and his son who was only a toddler, I had to move away from him,in the end it killed him,he was 46.

[@MrWinning43]

Sorry for your loss.

[@Bluediamond200]

Same as my late hubby, he was 47.

[@leesaunders9102]

Could i plz ask you how much drinks he was having? I'm trying to stop too and i don't want to lose my family. I understand if you don't reply due to the hurt, i don't want to die but im also dependant on alcohol, mainly lager beer. And also how did he pass? sorry for your loss Nicky =(

[@coupe50h]

I'm reading this at 45. I love craft beer, but don't want this anymore. I want to break the cycle of alcoholics that is literally my heritage. I feel better just going to weekends only having a few beers, but I want to quit completely. Sorry for your loss, I read this and it motivates me to quit.

[@stephaniewalsh67]

I have a very good friend who drinks and I can really see the physical changes. His eyes are always red and his skin is ruddy and nose is red. Its so sad. He refuses to get help. 63 years old and I wonder how much longer he will live.❤

[@ryanplatz1584]

Day 1 (again for the 10th time) been drinking since i was around 12 years old, im 41 and i allowed myself to abuse alcohol to the point where i lost everyone i love my wife of 21 years and our 4 children havent seen or heard from them in over 2 years, this shit just isnt worth it

[@UBeesh10]

Stay strong sir.

[@tray8411]

They interviewed a 106 yr old WW2 veteran and asked how he was able to live so long.. He said " I drink 2 whiskey drinks a night and have a bowl of ice cream, every night".. Then the interviewer asked "how does that help?" The vet replied" Because it make me happy". The moral to this story is moderation.. If you get passed moderation then quit... Never drink so much to where you cant drink again...Why?? Because it makes me happy as well so ill stick to my 2 bourbons a night..

[@Hid232]

When you say 2drinks u mean 2 glasses?

[@colettithekid]

Alcohol was affecting my self esteem, which in turn affects everything you set out to do.

[@valerieoconnor4462]

Hi Nick. It ruins confidence and self esteem for sure. Do you feel you've more self esteem without? Hope so. It's my biggest hope that I'll feel less emotional and more mentally strong off it. 🎉