Sober at 29 Years Old: My story of addiction, sobriety, and recovery

This is my alcoholism story. This is my sober story. I quit drinking alcohol and got sober in 2019 at the age of 29 after being addicted to alcohol and other substances for over 15 years. I'm currently coming up on 4 years sobriety.
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[@dahof2789]

We've never met, but I am proud of you! Keep it up! You're worth it!

[@sebz1390]

Man I’m just like you. Bought the beamer, got an arm sleeve. Blew and engagement and now just blew another relationship. She accepted my problem, but it’s because of my lying and nasty mouth when I drink. Enough is enough, I made the decision to change. Wish me luck. Taking this as a blessing

[@KoalaBeer.]

Your young so lucky , I’m 57 and done the damage I went to long , but oh well day is a day I’m here so..

[@Anthonys_S]

So proud of you man. Well done ❤️ my fight is with opiates (pain pills not heroin) but even after getting sober for ages I can honestly say the thing that bothers me or freaks me out is I’m terrified to be a sober person , even now it’s like I was under the influence so long I don’t know who the real me is , I was 16 when I started and got sober at 32 but I lost my whole twenties , I just don’t feel like I know who I really am if that makes sense

[@scientowsh2607]

Im exactly like you...fear, low self esteem n loneliness grasping my life

[@David.Masson]

Get some help, friend.

[@Steven-qd8rdb]

Awesome story I am 7 years sober could so relate especially the starting in the morning Thank you

[@panda59043]

I agree with much of what you are saying, and this is a good video, but the internal struggle that you speak of is much worse because of the drugs and alcohol😢

[@legs_11.82]

Progression not perfection. That was an important phrase that I needed to hear, among others.

[@gugundlovu6278]

bro gym could really do something for you! trust the process love the vid ! thank uuu!

[@thomashugus5686]

Very low self esteem as a kid with brutal social anxiety. I grew up in the 50’s and 60’s and back then not much help. I self medicated with alcohol and drugs. It was rough but I thought I was the only weird one.

[@expeditionbasset]

Wish I could tell a story this well! Crazy how much of a boat anchor low self esteem can be.

[@TropicalTaquito]

That was incredible, wow! I’m on day 1 of sobriety..again. But I’ve been watching a lot of videos about others talking about their journey. This time I plan on sticking with it. I wasn’t on drugs or anything, just a big ass bottle of wine every night, embarrassing myself, saying things I don’t mean and then waking up the next morning and feeling the worst anxiety, like I’m outside of my body and questioning reality. Already on day 1, I feel completely different. Got a lot of work around the house done, made lunch, like actually cooking, and not feeling the sense of panic or anxiety. Have church with my mother in law tomorrow morning , so that will be a nice dose of positivity, even though I don’t believe in her religion. I’m 29 now as well and I do believe it’s time to finally stop.

[@edvards_edtrx3475]

How are you doing brother?

[@jadek5822]

“The opposite of addiction is connection. Connection is what nearly all people battling are craving, whether they realize it or not. It's the human connection that each person needs in order to feel loved, supported, & understood.” 🤗

[@_.Sparky._]

Really amazing story. Thx so much for your honesty humility and insight.

[@Jay1971lion]

Amazing story. Thank you for sharing

[@pjment4826]

Good video, you’re very wise. I enjoyed hearing your story. I’m glad that you are at the recovery and sober stage. I’ve lost friends from grade school and coworkers that were overcome by drugs and alcohol. Your story made me realize what these individuals went through to the bitter end. I should have tried to help them more…

[@wallybelp1]

Thank you for your honesty. Riveting stuff. I certainly identify with some of your behaviour. Thanks once again.

[@klassicfamily2085]

Thanks for the realness

[@Skoopyghost]

I always been tall and puberty give me muscles. I still dealt with drug addiction later on in life.

[@miguelrios4602]

Thanks for sharing. Can identify with some of it. Have a good day 😊

[@David.Masson]

Thanks, you too.

[@DebraReule]

Love your videos 💞 Thank you 🙏

[@David.Masson]

My pleasure.

[@joansheekey476]

Yu look amazeing and god bless yu I’m glad yu stoped. It’s so sad isent it iv seen so many peopl due trew out the years❤

[@christianwallin4993]

I remember getting addicted to that o-desmethyltramadol crap they were selling online, marketed as a "calming tea" at around 2007-2008. They were hiding the real ingredient, and it cost more than gold, literally. I was hooked on it for about three years, it completely ruined my life, and I couldn't even afford to eat by the end of that three year period. My life was in ruins, and I would still lay there in my bed scratching up bleeding wounds on my legs, telling myself "I have never felt this good". People were comparing it to heroin, saying it was just as strong and as hard to get off of as heroin. It was a living nightmare. The withdrawals would cause me severe panic attacks and suicidal ideation. The only thing I had in my head all the time was how to get the next fix. It was horrible. I'm glad it's over. Well done to you too, sir.

[@David.Masson]

I'm glad it's over for you too. Is that stuff similar to kratom?

[@christianwallin4993]

@@David.Masson No, not even near, but it used to be mixed with kratom. They marketed it as just kratom and hid the real addictive ingredient from the consumers.

[@papertiger9845]

@@christianwallin4993wtf is this “real ingredient” ur talkin about man jesus christ u sound like a schizo

[@BonnieVoyage]

appreciate this video thank you

[@David.Masson]

You're welcome.

[@driesvdg8743]

The symptoms where from gaba receptor 'damage', alcohol uses gaba recepters, valium to, thats why it went way

[@hubhub1254]

bro you're too fun i'm sure we could be friends

[@sleeplessinstockwell]

Excellent video David. Will check out more. Liked 👍 & subbed 👊

[@Rachey77]

Before and after pics are remarkable. Alcohol is evil.

[@GENXJOPLIN]

Fuck yeah man. I relate so much to your story. I also went to rehab in 2019, albiet i relapsed right after lockdowns started. didnt give sobriety another serious attempt until 2022

[@Plan-C]

I have heard that night blindness can be a Vitamin E deficiency that can result from damage done by drinking.

[@LeeAndrooo9]

big probs!

[@Jazzonyt]

what do you mean by "making the first relationship implode?" why did you start distancing yourself after the smothering?

[@GeraltOfRivia99]

Did you ever get derealization and some scary ass symptoms when you withdrew from alcohol? Anxiety etc

[@David.Masson]

I was coming off alcohol, coke, valium so it's hard to say what the worst withdrawal was. But yes.

[@GeraltOfRivia99]

@@David.Masson thanks and great videos David very very helpful

[@Custardpie174]

Wow...cocaine...booze ...everyday...Hell on earth brother....thanks for sharing....

[@David.Masson]

You bet

[@mihe6212]

I have been sober for 11 years and I hate it. I love drugs and booze

[@David.Masson]

Start making changes so you like sobriety. There's nothing special about you that won't let you have a good sober life.

[@philparisi9175]

I am not getting why that doctor kept you on Valium for that long and used it as a way to treat anxiety disorder on a regular basis not even as a PRN and efficient and much more healthy and helpful way. I’m treating panic disorder.

[@eyepodwalkman6247]

You may be addicted to thinking you're addicted to things.

[@philparisi9175]

I’m not understanding how a 24-year-old has enough money or enough credit to buy an $80,000 car must not have been paying rent or something

[@Mark-eg2yd]

Don't know how Canada works but if you're salary is big enough I don't see how it's not possible. He never mentioned money being an issue so I suspect his family helped him too..

[@philparisi9175]

You was having big anxiety attacks, and you were treating those anxiety and panic attacks with the booze

[@user-pz3qn4br4r]

Normie