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[@MadeleineOlivia]

Take two! Sorry about the re-upload but there was a problem with the sound in the first upload. Don't forget to check the description for all the important links on how to sign up for Dry January!

[@motasralucamaria]

I have spent months researching into giving up drinking and discovered a great website at Sebs Magic Tactic (check it out on google)

[@lindorina792]

thanks for inspiring video and hey !! u r so beautiful :)

[@zero-cq3wq]

Your an inspiration and a saint. Thank you for sharing your experlience.

[@italianozuzu1232]

Still sounds like not 100 %clear I think it's the accent..

[@56jmoney]

I had to quit drinking to quit smoking, and I had to quit smoking to quit drinking. I've had neither of each since 7/1/18

[@carlatrezza7561]

Wow me too!! Exactly. I can't do one without the other. Both bad. Just addicting psychologically

[@shannonhondo260]

12 years no tobacco and 11 years no alcohol and there are days that i can literally taste the Crown and Coke and i want a drink. Then i think about the bad that comes with the drinking and i just put it outta my mind. For anybody out there reading this just know that you can quit. Just take it one day at a time and keep your mind occupied and you will win the good fight

[@BeckyC123]

It really needs to be more 'normal' for someone to say they don't drink just because they don't want to! Too many people assume that if you don't drink there's something 'wrong' with you, or you're 'weird' or 'boring' (lol). Had a really, really bad experience when I was 18 and haven't drank for 8 years now. It's so nice to save money, feel healthy and enjoy an evening with friends where I'm not feeling sick and embarrassing myself!

[@jessica23claire]

Agreed! Every time I go out or even just visit my parents, I get asked if I want a glass of wine or some other alcoholic drink and people think it's weird that I say no. Some even try to pressure me to just have one sip, which makes me uncomfortable. I stopped drinking when I saw an ex get wasted, which really freaked me out. I haven't touched the stuff since Christmas 2016.

[@S.G..E555]

It’s the only drug we have to explain why we don’t do it.. very annoying but I’m just going say why don’t you smoke or something I’m not explaining my life choices xx

[@denisepaulsenful]

All you have to say is, "No thanks. I'm good." No-one really cares. As long as you're not saying they can't drink, no-one really cares.

[@smlnsgd4u]

It will be one year for me of no alcohol and no refined sugar on January 23rd!!! I feel so much better and I've lost almost 70 lbs...and I saved loads of money! Congrats to you! :)

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Wendy Darlene Wow that’s incredible Wendy!!

[@smlnsgd4u]

Thanks! :)

[@endlesskylieness]

wow way to go!!

[@smlnsgd4u]

Kylie Cain Thanks :)

[@rachelc586]

I've been sober for 7 years 👍💚🌍🌸🌺🌻☺ the best decision I've ever made in life

[@soflobrat]

I have a similar story/relationship with alcohol. I've been sober for 2 years now and it was the best decision of my life. I have so much more energy, my happiness is more consistent and my physical health is at its best! I have social anxiety and I thought that I would be much more awkward in social situations without alcohol, but it ended up being the opposite. I think I was relying on alcohol to make me more social, but the way I was socializing wasn't true to who I was. I find that I'm much more genuine in my social interactions and I have more fun at parties! AND NO MORE HANGOVERS !!!! congrats on your year sober

[@MadeleineOlivia]

I am so happy for you

[@soflobrat]

thank you ! likewise !

[@octaviabradshaw8157]

I started drinking also because of my social anxiety depression now it’s been 11 years I been drinking every day .today I’m 6 days sober and I’m watching these videos to keep me motivated to stay sober I pray I can deal with every one else that’s around me that drink and stay strong

[@lizhenson4563]

I decided to give up alcohol 20 days ago. I was heavy binge drinking to avoid thinking aboug things and also substituting it for food. I already had such bad anxiety and the alcohol was giving me even worse panic attacks and depression. I was having some serious existential crises and crying every day. Anyway to anyone suffering i noticed the benefits after about 6 days of no drinking so stay strong ❤ Thank you for sharing this video.

[@audragormley241]

Currently starting on a no drinking journey! I’m motivating myself by the amount of money I spend on it! Every time my roommates want to drink I’m going to ask them how much they spent on that night’s alcohol and I’m going to put that money into a travel fund !!! Just a tip for anyone thinking about giving up alcohol!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Love this idea! So smart!

[@TelkaConcitare]

Great idea, this could be motivating for your roommates after you send them postcard from journey :)

[@S.G..E555]

Good for you ✌️

[@joanna3221]

I’m glad I found this video! I’m a 20 year old student who has been sober for 4 months and it’s hard but so good. I was a binge drinker and could never just have “one drink”, I’d always end up black out drunk. Then I’d end up depressed and anxious. It’s hard sometimes but I feel so much better, it just isn’t worth it.

[@the_midnight_muse]

I also had the similar experience as yours especially, depression issue right after the night out. It terribly impacted my relationship as well. Until one day, I woke up and realized I should stop it for real and it's been a couple months til now. I've never felt so much better like this before :)

[@MarciaRain]

Joanna are you still sober?!

[@veronicaroedgundorf7481]

Any advice for someone in the same situation? Social situations always seem to be the problem for me

[@denisepaulsenful]

Having one drink is so very difficult for as soon as you have a taste of it, it's in your system and actually makes you crave more. That's why having one or two drinks is so hard to do and after 3 or 4 drinks you're drunk and are incapable of judging your intake. It's setting yourself up to fail. Booze is best avoided completely.

[@jimogrady1131]

Joanna First of didn't help growing up in a big IRISH Family 10 kids. We were 70s kids. Never saw so many Freckles. I was one of those teenanger just drinking on weekends. I never built up a Tolarence 4-5 sips I was Buzzed. Someone said I got buzzed so fast because I was only 5'6" Tall. It was crazy 4 beers I was Drunk. Not fun being an Adult only 5'6" Tall

[@onlybrad]

7 years quitting and the best thing I have ever done in my life. Highly recommended.

[@Bigfins7]

I love this video ,I’m 27 and don’t drink alcohol and haven’t really done so since I was younger, I think after a while you just grow tired of the cycle of abuse you throw at your body and the meaningless feeling that alcohol gives you, I think a lot of people feel they need it to have a good time and that’s the main problem... lack of confidence perhaps, but it’s really refreshing to see you embracing this lifestyle and treating your body right. P.s love your content 💕

[@vico6261]

Nope its just some of us are responsible drinkers who are not alcoholics

[@nellyesendi9160]

I have decided to quit alcohol... It's my new years resolution this year. Wish me luck

[@VidzMisc]

i havent had a drink since last year

[@jimmieoakland3843]

You won't regret quitting. 33 years ago for me, and the first year is the hardest. Stick with it.

[@peaceLove1988]

Mine too but never started till the 5th January.

[@willneverforgets3341]

How's it going? I'm a month in!!!

[@Reloaded2111]

Same here. I'm more than one month in and still going.

[@willneverforgets3341]

I can 100% relate to your story! People tend not to get it! The so called cons of not drinking (grabbing a drink for stress, for celebrating, for crying, for any excuse) is nothing compared to being able to sleep properly, loose weight, save hundreds of £€ on alcohol, enjoy the weekends more, having more energy, not being depressed or drastically reducing it... the list is almost endless.

[@zugzug9969]

I stopped smoking, drinking and doing drugs for over a year now. I removed those so called friends from my life and I am feeling so much happier and more energetic in my life... well done to everyone.

[@yasminblakemore571]

I really liked the execution of this video. A lot of people ramble on but you have your set points and you can fit much more information in in the video.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you! Trying to structure my videos more so they're easy to follow :)

[@thereisnosalvationoutsidet3246]

I have been dry since Jan 1 and I feel great. I used to drink after work for fun. I was getting out of shape fast. Now I focus on my life and prayer

[@limelu]

dear maddie, this video hit me on an emotional level. i think we're very similiar (i've had an eating disorder, binge drinking etc). and your video inspires me SO MUCH. i'm currently on my way to being sober and completely stop drinking. it took me YEARS to realise i just can't drink moderately and that most of the time i drank to drown my sorrows. thank you SO much for being so honest and making a video about an issue not many people adress, because the line is thin to being called an alcoholic (which dreads me, but i have to admit my drinking behaviour was very disordered and ill). not being hangover and literally wasting lifetime is one of my biggest gains and i'm super duper trying to just cut alcohol and don't feel ashamed for speaking up and telling people, when they ask me why i don't drink. so yeah, thank you so much, you're such a lovely personality!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

I am so so so happy to hear your story! This is exactly why I make videos talking up about my experiences. As so many of us experience similar things! And you're so totally right about there being a thin line with alcohol. Just like any mental disorder there are extremes. And just because you aren't downing a bottle of vodka in the morning, doesn't mean you aren't dealing with issues you need to seek help with or look into. I am so happy that you are learning to overcome your issues and pursue a happier and more productive life! I wish you all the best

[@valariemelcher1063]

I totally need to do this, I’ve been telling myself for way to long that alcohol is holding me back. Im sick of feeling awful and letting life pass me by! Thank you for the inspiration and wish me luck!! 😑😬

[@louisez405]

I stopped drinking December 18. I just stopped, I didn't care about Christmas or New Year, everyone said I should start after. But why? I say now, because if you really mean it - you just do it. Anything else is just being a slave to excuses. I'm looking forward to enjoying life more. I have so much energy and I'm so motivated!!!

[@kylep2137]

Lou Z well said

[@olivia1910]

I'm finally trying to quit alcohol and rewatching all of these videos helps me a lot (even if they're two years old) ! ^^ I'm sick of feeling like I'm addicted to it and I'm sick of how much control it has over my life. I never had a serious problem or anything (definitely drank more than I was supposed to but like, who doesn't) but I couldn't drink moderately either and honestly I can't remember the last time I spent even two weeks without any alcohol at all. Everyone is addicted on some level, it's a spectrum. That's why I quit smoking two years ago, I was tired of feeling controlled by the addiction. But somehow society makes us think it's okay to have a glass of wine (or two, or three) every night, to "relax". I'm really glad I quit smoking first because I feel like quitting alcohol is going to be much harder haha especially because it's so deeply engraved in our society. At least smoking is generally frowned upon in most countries. But I'm so motivated and I can't wait to get my life back !!

[@ajohonly3721]

My six month is coming up I’m so excited 😆 I’m so proud of myself.

[@maryellwood3653]

Good on you Madeleine, I did this approx. 21 years ago, stopped social drinking, was over it the whole scene and have never looked back since. Alcohol, you don't need it. You do grow out of it, your life becomes A LOT more stable.

[@egyptian420]

Almost one month in and this was so on-point, agreed with everything. Thanks, and I hope you're still going strong.

[@TheKaurajuoma]

I'm on my 12th day now. It feels great and your videos on No Alcohol really helps. I've rewatched them regularly to stay motivated.

[@old68new68]

She is bang on. I’m coming on one year as well. All of her pros and cons I can relate to.

[@rosyelizabeth801]

Hey gal! I don’t drink either and I loooooove it - I don’t drink for mental health reasons etc and so it really does have more pros for me. This video is so honest - you keep doing you gal xo

[@LarissaWalkingWithJesus]

great video Madeleine! I stopped drinking too, around six months ago and it was absolutely the right decision for me. I used to drink every weekend growing up and suppressed a lot of feelings with it. And then I just couldn't find enough reasons to drink anymore and so many why I shouldn't. It didn't make me feel good, not whilst drinking neither after. In social situations it can be awkward not to drink but I think it says a lot about the people you are with and the situation you are in if they make you feel weird about it. You should always be able to feel conformable just being yourself. Overall I feel much more fresh, more in control, I have more energy, my relationships with people are more genuine and less shitty things happen to me. I'm more connected to my true self.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Yay you're so right about people making you feel uncomfortable. If it becomes a problem, then it is most certainly them and not you! I am so happy for you and your new found sober energy and happiness!

[@LarissaWalkingWithJesus]

Madeleine Olivia ah thank you!! I actually watched your video on that topic and other videos on KZbin before I made that decision. So important that people talk about it openly ❤

[@charlottecox9976]

I love this video. Everything you said is true. I’m happy that you have reached this at your young age. It’s taken me 25 years at 45 years old to get to the stage you are at here. Good memories but now a new era 🌈✨❤️✨

[@lamureon]

quit 10 months ago, feel sooo much better. don't miss it, except at clubs but bringing some sober friends or dancing all the time is also a good option :)

[@michtown826]

Your hair is looking lovely in this video. My views on my personal consumption is "everything in moderation." I won't deny myself a glass of wine after a particularly hard day at work, or with a nice family meal, but I'd never drink so much that I'm feeling ill or more than 2 or 3 times a week max. It's more like 2 or 3 glasses a month. I've never felt pressured to drink around others though.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you! Sounds like you have a pretty healthy relationship with alcohol :)

[@lizagueniat]

Your last video inspired me to quit as well, I didn’t drink for 6 months. Yesterday was my birthday so I had some drinks and I realized I don’t miss it at all and actually even feel like it’s such a waste to even spend time / money on this. Not drinking changed my mindset and I became more positive person generally. All the pros you mention I experienced myself. I defiantly will continue sober in 2018.

[@sageandhemlock]

Thank you for posting. I watched your first video back in 2017 a few times. It’s taken a lot of failures to admit that I have the same problem you do. I’m a binge drinker. It’s good to hear stories from people with a similar problem. You think like, “well it’s only on the weekends, so it’s not a big deal..” but it is a big deal. Especially when you’re blacking out, getting sick, and being reckless. It’s basically voluntary pain. It’s sick, and dangerous. Anyway, thanks again. I needed to hear that you made it. Congrats on your first year of sobriety!

[@hodayadostri7411]

I have watching your videos from over a year now and i only now realize you are 25 years thats a shock to me you are so mature and idk i thought you are older you giving me so much inspiration

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Hodaya Dostri Haha I don’t know whether to take this as a compliment or not 😂 but thank you!

[@hodayadostri7411]

Madeleine Olivia it a complement totally!!

[@yogistrail9723]

Nice job on the year of sobriety :) Alcohol has been a problem in my life and your previous video about quitting drinking was inspirational, as is this one. I'm almost 6 months in and it's getting hard again. My passions and goals keep me going and so do your videos. Thanks :)

[@zerinaimsirovic5419]

Everything you explained throughout the video, especially your history with alcohol, is exactly the situation I’ve put myself in these past years due to alcohol. I also started drinking (and bingedrinking) every weekend (sometimes even 3-4 days a week or more) when I was around 15. Now I’m 19 and I’ve been bingedrinking several times a week EVERY week for years, but I have finally made the decision to stop completely. It’s only been a month, since it was my new year resolution too, but I really feel like this will be permanent and that I’m completely done with alcohol. I hope to continue this “journey” as succesfully as you have 😇

[@deborahtaylor7902]

Very well said- great update and info! thank you! all the best to you..you made a great descison. I have just quit myself after many years of drinking alcohol. It feels great! And for anyone struggling as I did..continue to find what works for you to change your mindset. IMO it is ALL about the mind. Its not about willpower. I read ONE YEAR NO BEER and something switched in my brain. It was the positive reinforcement about the good things that can happen in your life not drinking as opposed to the negatives that we all know already. My mantra is- I love NOT drinking!

[@Rachel-uy3rw]

aw I didn't realise you had problems with binge drinking. i'm so happy for you, you're doing amazing! i'm 19, i only drink socially and don't go out much anyway because of anxiety so for me personally, i feel like alcohol isn't too bad every now and then. But the pros you discussed made me think about other toxic/unhealthy things in my life that I maybe need to cut out so i think this video can apply to a lot!

[@simplysarah9643]

Shame on you, your under age!!! 😂 Just kidding

[@Pau796]

Loved the video!!i don’t usually drink but when I do I absolutely feel that I lose the control to decide when to stop...I’m seriously considering quitting alcohol and this video is like a sign of the universe. Thank you for your inspiring content 🤗

[@ayamancyou3425]

After watching your recipie videos., Isubscribed and found this! After a horrible time with alcohol i'm 3 months sober and can relate to everything you just said. Thank you so much for this, after a huge lifestyle change getting rid of fakery in my life you are my new inspiration feelgood gal. Thanks Madeline Olivia xxx

[@StephanReed1]

I did a Dry January + a few more weeks. I’m ditching drinking for Lent now. I’m a lot like you - if I have a few, I’ll want a lot. So, I now will only drink when the great experience will be heightened even further with alcohol (anime cons, raves, etc.). I’ve never needed it to be social - it just happened to be what everyone does. Non-alcoholic beers do just fine here! I don’t struggle with addiction or anything. I just HATE hangovers & I like minimizing calories! No reason to drink once a week. Once a month? Sure, let’s go! But that’s about my Max now - & I’m completely chill with that.

[@linnym9523]

Thank you so much about making videos about alcohol! Not many people, especially girls, talk about these kinda things. I had a similiar problem with bing drinking and parting. Going sober was definitely a difficult journey. And my friends, well "drinking buddies", didn't make it any easier. They were riminding me all the stupid things I did when I was drunk and they would say things like: "Can't belive you are not drinking! I mean YOU, the one who got so drunk on last party and did this and that...and bla bla bla Come on! That was fun! You're so boring when sober!". But thankfully these situations and difficulties helped me realised who were my real friends. The ones who understood my reasons for giving up alkohol and supported me.

[@normerika]

Thank you for making this post! It is given me so much hope. I am going into my second alcohol-free week, and like you, I was a heavy social drinker and in need of making some drastic changes. I feel good so far; over the weekend I had already some small challenges but I think I handled it pretty well. I look forward to seeing my results. My goal is to stop drinking for a month and once the month is over, I will aim for the following and so forth. Thanks again for your tips and honesty!

[@majesticmelloww]

Love this update! Something I've debated trying for a while now.. Im 26 and still drink too frequent 🙄

[@margiesvanmori]

I love your videos! I am moving into my van this year to travel and you are so inspiring! I am so proud of you and thank you so much for all your videos!

[@WillLanting]

I gave up drinking 11 years ago... the best thing I ever did.... Hang on, coming out was the best thing I ever did, so giving up alcohol for 11 years is the 2nd best thing I ever did... :)

[@lauragrieve9148]

Hi 👋 I’m not a big drinker but now given up like you I don’t cope with the hangover lack of sleep so I’m usually the main driver and I’ve noticed a massive difference going to keep this up I think for going forward x

[@StefanConway]

Congrats Maddie, so happy for you!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

StefanConway Miss you Stefan! Are you in the UK again?

[@StefanConway]

I miss you too! We're in New Zealand at the moment, the current plan is to be back in July. We will most definitely pop down to Brighton and give you and Alex a visit

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Yes please do! We can enjoy the summer and beach in Brighton :)

[@laurenschwab]

Thank you for this. 😁 I'm about to hit my one year sober on January 20th. I've never felt better. 💛

[@Caitlinxx90]

I've been thinking about this for a long time & my main problem as you said was social situations. This video has made me commit to this 100%

[@Michael-tr7uq]

In 2020, there is good news for science-based treatments - if a person really wants to get their drinking under control, but continually has trouble - this documentary could help. 'One Little Pill' (The Sinclair Method) www.amazon.com/s?k=one+little+pill Also, this TED talk explains the science pretty well kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHbKmZyPlNhlqtU btw ... The Sinclair Method (TSM) >70% effective.

[@Ugetsita]

Thank you so much. I have seen a couple if your videos on this topic and they have motivated me a lot to quit drinking alcohol. 🌹

[@lettinggoofego2622]

I have almost been a month sober and have experienced HUGE benefits!! This video was great and have decided to try to go longer without alcohol like you have... My main main problem is my biggest passion is partying and dancing and music I love raving and festivals and dancing any time I have the opportunity! These events usually involve so much alcohol and drugs and I'm scared of how my friends will react and how I will cope in these situations without the booze I'm only 20 so far the positives outweigh the negatives but I know when I move back to England the fast pace life of partying is going to tempt me into drinking again But I binge so much and hate myself when I do! Sorry to go on but I would love to know how you feel about it xx

[@offthechainfitness]

you supply a massive amount of motivation! thanks for sharing your experiences and i hope you are still on fire!

[@TelkaConcitare]

I definitely agree with your lost focus experience. I tried last year 4 month without an alcohol and after that lots of my project that I started at sober time went down after start drinking. 2019 I am ready to be dry all year and I just looking forward to results :)

[@emmaatherton4595]

I can’t believe how much your hair has grown recently. Looks great!

[@position9925]

I decided to do 100 of not drinking. Went 78 days and my birthday came... I'm back trying again.❤❤❤🌷🌷🌸💜

[@nicolettekeely]

Congrats on a year sober that's impressive! I think his year I'm definitely going to cut back.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

That's amazing news!

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

I have tried for a few years with some exceptions here and there. It has a lot of pros.

[@charliehobson33]

great video, especially the last bit about having more momentum with change and having a more positive mindset.

[@theraven1850]

I never used to understand people who could not stop at one drink, but having had a partner for 3 years that is alcoholic, I now understand. It is such a shame. Good luck!!!

[@kendra_y]

i was just planning on doing a dry January, but this inspires me to try for a year!

[@3llenzinha]

I've always thought that if you need to drink alcohol to have Fun, you're doing it The wrong way

[@margiesvanmori]

I just hit my 50 day no booze mark! Feels AMAZING!

[@vidhadixit928]

Really like your tips! I did dry january this year and I was SO productive! Hoping to do a year of being alcohol free as well!

[@phyliciajoykloes]

Dry January was a great experience for me.

[@HooLyKeKyy]

Great video, I am always thankfull when you share your insights! I would be really interested if you would talk a bit more about your relationship with spirituality and what it means to you, if you feel comfortable with doing anything like that at all! :)

[@che75rokee]

You are a beauty Maddie. Many thanks for the video ad best of luck on your way to a healthy life.

[@FairylandCottage]

Well done girl! Good on ya 👍👍👍

[@Santos-ek8md]

great job lady! I'll continue to watch.

[@Poppy_44]

Thank you so much for posting this video, it has re-inspired me. I had very similar issues as you, alcohol took up so much of my brain space and always knocked me back in my progression. I had an ED and it was a main driver for the anxiety and behaviours. I decided to give it up for a year...made it to 6 months and thought I could find balance. Realise now that that was a relapse and that really I need to cut it out forever. It is so engrained in society, but when you leave it behind your mindset flips and you can't go blindly into poisoning yourself. If you need alcohol to connect then I feel that the connection is fake. Alcohol is literally used as disinfectant in hospitals! I think that one day we will look back on alcohol the way we do now with smoking. It needs a health warning on bottles. But just like mean, the industries have control. Anyway, thanks again. Will you be continuing with sobriety?

[@stephendavis3123]

SUPER motivating and well done. Thank you, Madeleine Olivia!

[@iancathcart74]

I’m just starting a 100 day dry challenge. This is a Great video which helped!!

[@Mama.annalise]

Your almost to 70k!!!

[@Chattycinderella]

All The CONS seem PROs to me anyway. Keep up the good work :) Lots of love xx

[@markmarkmark1821]

When you have two drinks Your brain tells you You are feeling happier then your brain tells you If I have another two drinks I will be twice as happy Logical But that's where it goes down hill fast

[@paulamartinez1356]

well done girl proud of you

[@Cynthia-ms4kj]

Congratulations Madeleine!! Keep up the excellence!! Happy New Year!!

[@kamalsantoo8517]

I was a heavy drinker and with it came intense smoking. So I quit smoking first more then a year and now alcohol three weeks. I am suffering with some withdrawel symptoms but my mind feels clear.

good video - alcohol is the worst of all drugs.

[@natachASMR]

Being asked why: this year I went to the doctors for a yearly check-up and told him in 2017 I started the process of drinking less in order to stop completely and even he asked me why. Was kind of baffled that a doctor didn't even see this as a positive thing... He then told me "But you can have a drink or two here and there"... Sure I could but alcohol is not good for our health, wouldn't a doctor think this is a good initiative? 😅

[@gtherbert]

Brilliant and inspiring video, well done 👍

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Ooo now I'm thinking I should make a video about not drinking!! Great videdo :)

[@aidanoconnor268]

Iv made more progress in the gym in the last 7 months than i did in 10 years because I stopped drinking, also in the best financial position Iv ever been in. 👍

[@secretlyclever4062]

My plan is to not drink for 30 days and then reintroduce but moderately drink. However, on day 4 now (which is still normal for me because I normally don't drink much at all through the week and binge drinking on the weekend) and I sort of see this as a thing for me not wanting to drink anymore. But, the goal is to give it up for a month and drink moderately (a beer with like every other dinner or something). If I just don't want to drink after the 30 days anymore, then I have to say I would be fine with that :)

[@ericlinz4626]

The liver gets fat from alcohol. If you stop drinking it recovers. So whenever you want a healthy liver just stop for a while. After a year or two your liver is fine.

[@craigj.davies1983]

Are you still sober? I've been sober since Saturday 2nd November 2002 and I have no intention of going back to it.

[@palamarchukk]

Cool! Thanks! Keep up the good work )

[@shaunmorris8176]

I've been sober for 4 months. 🤟 I'm never looking back. I'm 42. Wish I did it earlier.

[@rebelliousman9448]

OUTSTANDING..... and WHAT a lovely woman!!!

[@sabibobi1]

Great video! Looking forward to my sober 2019. and beyond :D

[@joulangoveas1250]

Now I just cut my circle from the useless folks & I stick to my friend circles whenever I plan to sit for a drink.Staying sober is good, as also avoiding heavy stuff

[@HarshSharma-sy5jw]

I m sober since last 2 days....hopefully will continue🙏

[@dannyt.6616]

If someone asks you why your not drinking alcohol at a social function, just say your driving and they typically won't rebuttal you

[@isabelcarstensen1109]

I actually don't drink, I've never had alcohol and while I don't plan on starting, I know that the reason I don't want to is that I'm scared, which obviously isn't a very healthy mindset. So I've been spending the past few months trying to discover what it is I fear so much and how to develop a healthier mindset towards the idea of drinking in general, even if I decide not to. Any advice? :)

[@mayraag28]

I don’t drink but I still enjoyed this video!

[@Lisasplace]

I'm 21 and i've been legally allowed to drink since i was 16 but I don't see the appeal in it at all. I don't understand why people need alcohol (or something else) to have a fun time.. And if by chance you have people around you that pressure you into drinking while you don't want to, cut them out of your life.

[@ellauglov8891]

Lisa - Same for me!

[@atlroxmysox98]

I live on a college campus and when you live on campus there is literally always something going on. And you're around people all the time. So my issue is on the weekends I have a really hard time saying no to going out even if I don't really want to because all my friends are. And in college, like in the real world, wherever people are, alcohol is likely there. And I don't have a problem with drinking really, I get properly drunk maybe twice a month. But there are nights that I really want to stay in and I feel like an asshole saying no.

[@mebeasensei]

What can you say about drinking? There is almost no conversation. It is just quit, quit, quit..and so I suspect you either drink and enjoy it or quit. If you drink, maybe keep tabs (easy) and log the grams of alcohol, and set a monthly total limit based on a good daily average. No body wants to take responsibility for encouraging others to drink with words, because it already happens automatically socially. So the only words you hear are negative things about alcohol. And all the reasons you shouldn't drink etc. But many people enjoy drinking and they do feel guilty about it but it is not the deal breaker and they don't make it into a big deal. So if you drink, there's no need to talk about it much until you feel you are in trouble. Just enjoy it and try to keep your own private checks in place. I'm not drinking right now, but I do not want to permanently quit unless I have completely given up on my ability to master myself enough in the life as I see it at the time. I hate the narcissistic self-imposed fortress mentality I must impose on myself not drinking and I hate the denying-to-others feeling that my soberness requires. It looks like attention seeking and self-congratulatory grandiosity. On the other hand, those first ten seconds in the morning you wake up and realise you have no hangover, and that you didn't drink, still works, even now in my fifth month.

[@bradwright3330]

I can relate to this in so many ways going through such a hard time right now, recently went on a date which seemed literally perfect started off in a bar connected really well in so many ways after that we ended up going to another bar and playing pool ended up playing doubles met these other people who were really cool and generally had a lot of fun. Finally the downfall came the last part of the evening. She asked me to go to a bar called funhouse the strange thing is her friend ended up being there and I can't answer why. So fast forward end of the night Im so drunk end up remember going to the top of the stairs and the next minute im kicked out of the bar I was told from her the evening was great but to be honest I wasn't very nice and to hear that kills me it hurts so much knowing I had such a connection, rock music, pool , losing someone which she is going through now and finally childhood experiences. I tried messaging her a few times and I have been ghosted so far on day 5 still no response if I could take this back and just try to proove that this isn't the real me im not a bad guy I just made a terrible mistake and its killing me. Hope someone sees this and inboxes me would be really nice to have a chat to maybe get some advice or just have a friendly conversation would mean a lot to me just to have someone to talk to maybe I can even get advice to atleast get a response from her again.

[@philmcculla4941]

great video congradulations