Here’s What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Drinking

When you quit drinking you look and feel better. Gastroenterologist Dr. Niket Sonpal shares what happens to your body even in just one month. He says your gut is going to thank you, your energy levels improve, and you will even get more regular! Plus, your skin will see amazing improvements.
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[@grandpastellingyou]

32 days sober after 7 years of drinking every day and I can’t believe how great I feel. EDIT: 8 months sober! 👏🏼🙌🏼

[@shrimpospy]

Congratulations!!!!

[@luiziferbehel3750]

How much did you drink everyday?

[@MontanaMacLeod]

inspirational

[@Pashspoms]

That's awesome

[@grandpastellingyou]

@@luiziferbehel3750 about a 1.75 of vodka a day toward the end

[@suzannefigueroa9797]

It's been a month and I never thought I could do it. I'm going to pray for strength to continue on with this new journey. We can do it! God bless all

[@jimmycorrales7417]

Just stop. Hope to make it and I want to

[@jimmycorrales7417]

Amen

[@arizonahvac9127]

Congratulations if you need any one to take to let me know I'm going thru the same thing

[@michaelserrano1355]

Good job :) you make be proud

[@manderson7341]

2 days no drinking for me. I never had an issue with alcohol until this last year. I already feel better.

[@vegan4theanimals]

I quit drinking in 2020, I drank for ten years consistently. I celebrated my one year on April 19th. Never felt better.

[@michaelchapple4918]

Congrats!

[@Isaacwoods69666]

Congratulations I want to quit but scared of the withdraws I heard you could die if you quit

[@metamodernsounds283]

@@Isaacwoods69666 depends on how addicted you are your worse case scenario is developing “Delirium Tremens”

[@rogan6947]

@@Isaacwoods69666 Depends how bad you are, I was horrendous and actually got few withdrawals when I quit just agitation and cravings. Don't use fear of withdrawals as an excuse not to quit! if you're really worried about it and have a severe addiction seek medical help first and have someone around when you quit. You can do it, but your brain will find any reason on the Earth not to do it. Remember ultimately you're in charge of yourself not alcohol.

[@Isaacwoods69666]

@@rogan6947 thanks for that

[@alm6356]

My one drink turns into 12, I'm a binge drinker once a week and just had my first weekend with no drink and it was the best Refreshing weekend I've had in a very long time

[@tracesprite6078]

Well, I wish you many more refreshing weekends of being kind to your body and then really enjoying the good health that you have. People will soon start telling you how good you look. Try adding in a small glass of chilled pomegranate juice each day and you will look brilliant.

[@floydsmithjr7999]

Good job. If you only have 3 drinks a week its going to throw a monkey wrench into you. Young people will say its no big deal, and it may not be at the moment, but when you get older you’re gonna pay. The biggest lie about drinking is, if you’re not drinking you’re missing out. Im on day 3 of my 4th attempt, I know from experience the first weekend is the first milestone. It’s wednesday right now, I won’t notice a difference till Monday morning, all I can do is wait. The best thing you can do is never drink again, there’s zero benefits to drinking, in fact there’s only negative consequences. The choice is yours.

[@tracesprite6078]

@@floydsmithjr7999 Friends of mine really value the friendship and encouragement that they get from Alcoholics Anonymous. I wish you well on your courageous journey.

[@OziBlokeTimG]

It's not easy, don't give up

[@missaturdoor]

Same here nice to not be a bag of shit the whole weekend after a friday night of going ham. 7 weeks now without a drop!

[@RandomDecoy]

I'm on day 96 of no alcohol, feeling loads better, and happier in general, best decision I ever made!

[@St3phenking13]

I quit drinking right before my birthday yesterday. I've been praying for guidance and alcohol is one thing the Holy Spirit put on my heart to get rid of. I bought a jug of Pomegranate juice and there's no turning back.

[@SonyaHudson]

Prayers for you. Keep praying and maybe try six online OPEN AA meetings until you find one that you like. Having a support system is important. 🙌🏾

[@GlacierFrostXP0202]

@@itsjustme9354 today is my day three 💜 we got this!!

[@XxYuriXDLOLxX]

Good on you! Ive had same conviction.. when the feeling hits late of afternoon, i now drink GT’s Aqua Kefir. (I dont like kombucha drinks) this one is refreshing &hydrating.

[@XxYuriXDLOLxX]

@@GlacierFrostXP0202 stay strong!

[@SonyaHudson]

@@GlacierFrostXP0202 I'm proud of you!!!👏 ❤

[@irvinurioste4304]

I'm on my 4th day sober

[@realkingkado]

well done

[@azra6706]

Keep going Irvin! Me too!

[@SuperThunder911]

One day at a time,it gets easier as time goes,I just made one month,God bless you my brother 🙏

[@jankyjeans7203]

Well done 🥰 I’m on day 7 so far it’s hard as hell

[@franco7928]

Awesome Irvin, I'm on day 34, I joined AA, the group is great and I feel it helps alot, also learning tons. Much love and strengh to all 💖

[@MissChelle857]

Almost seven years off the drink next February! It’s fantastic

[@JohnSmith-fe7nf]

I'll be 8 years sober July 1st. The first month was kinda tough. But then I started sleeping better . I did lose a lot of so called friends. ( Drinking buddies) The fog lifted and I was able to save enough money to buy a house at 58 years old. I waisted a lot of time and money. It's definitely a better life.

[@daviddavian7562]

@@JohnSmith-fe7nf all my friends are so called Drinking Buddy’s also. Need to find sober friends lol

[@shadow66395]

@@daviddavian7562 I just have one sober friend :(

[@jamieinghram1411]

Congratulations

[@josefadams647]

awesome!

[@marquezvanroeschen5340]

3 years without alcohol! turned me into a happy human being.

[@scorpionnikhil1181]

Give us some tips

[@richardlawson6787]

@@scorpionnikhil1181 sure...quit cold turkey and start working out

[@scorpionnikhil1181]

Started it have been doing for 10 days now may god bless me thanks

[@marquezvanroeschen5340]

@@scorpionnikhil1181 Great news! Keep it up! After about 8 weeks I’ve started feeling the full effect. By full effect I mean, fewer mood swings, better ability to concentrate, my body started feeling healthy again, my relationship benefited a lot from it, got better performance in my job…. As I mentioned in my first post, I’ve turned into a happier and more relaxed person. All people I know who stopped drinking, tell me the same story :)

[@tracesprite6078]

You deserve all the happiness that life can give you.

[@ericaawes4308]

Day 2 of my 30 days of alcohol free and just hearing the benefits are encouraging! I got this 💜

[@JB-ki9ql]

Well done Erica hopefully you got rid of of your beer belly .

[@tracesprite6078]

Hope that you're still going well, Erica. Even if you have lapsed, just shake yourself off and have another go. You really can do this.

[@janitorned6096]

You can do it!!!

[@user_abcxyzz]

Why only 30 days just stop all together

[@EndlessTravels]

day 2 of 30? So you are stopping an overly toxic drug ONLY for 30 days? To prove what? It's been a year, I hope you are hitting that 12 month mark, there is ZERO value in quitting for 30 days than starting back up Let us know how ya doing..I am with the guy calling me ugly above this "Why only 30 days just stop all together"

[@sarahpayne1552]

I'm on day 13 of no alcohol after going through half a gallon of whiskey a week. Never thought I'd be able to get out of that funk. Feel sooooo much better. Things are looking better

[@davida7559]

Get back in. Drinking won’t help

[@BRIANDER100]

still sober ?

[@sarahpayne1552]

Yes I am :)

[@samstring6827]

I started to chase the sober train 2 years ago. But I keep falling off of that sober train. At best I have gotten 3 months without drink. Once in a while for 2-3 days, I go wild and regret immediately. But I'm still trying to sober up. It is lot better than it was back in college when I used to heavy drink 2-3 times a week and I blacked out at least once a week, for three years. If any of you strangers are reading this wish me luck. I wish you good luck on your pursuit of keeping that bottle as far away as possible from your hand. Thank You.

[@markg.4246]

As long as your focus is "not drinking", you're doomed! The root problem is...YOU. Get to a closed AA meeting and start living in the solution, instead of the problem!

[@captainofmysoul6162]

Fit Recovery with Chris Scott and Matt Finch have a lot of valuable information. You can find them on yt. Blessings.

[@Noekingmoneyjacotin]

So far 5 months no alcohol my body has changed tremendously and so has my overall outlook on life

[@Cloud777-7]

What changes fam??

[@slicemvelase288]

how you did it am failing to stop drinking

[@ikillforacookie25]

good for you mate I wish I was the same but am still drinking hard liquor wise and I do wish I should not drink it hard

[@Lincoln-m4e]

@@slicemvelase288 just try going to a good rehab for at least five to six mths

[@castro7362]

@@slicemvelase288 you can only stop for yourself, dont do it for you mom, girlfriend, kids ect. Do it for the person in the mirror💯

[@jpowell2603]

2 years sober here. What an awesome feeling to be sober. Put down my last drink in February 2020 enough was enough!!

[@tracesprite6078]

Admire you so much.

[@lobstermania4025]

Day 8. Wow! You are an inspiration

[@tracesprite6078]

Hope you are keeping on with your wonderful resolution.

[@lobstermania4025]

@@tracesprite6078 day 10. If I could be a little less anxious and less heart palpitations it would be great.

[@Aatell764]

I'm in rehab right now for my drinking. 7 years of heavy drinking and wrecking everything great I built for myself finally got old. 30 days sober today. I'm only 25 years old, I turned 25 on the 4th of Feburary and checked myself into rehab the 3rd of February. This is significant because feburary 4th, 2021 I was in the hospital and had all ten of my toes amputated. I had ran ran out of money and was going through withdrawls and had a seizure out in the snow giving me frostbite in all 10 toes. All glory to the Lord.

[@jimmyjazz6851]

Good luck 👍

[@somethingspecial1415]

Wishing you the best

[@ramfulkarishma6429]

Best wishes for the future

[@captainofmysoul6162]

hhhow are you today? I hope you are doing well. Happy holidays!

[@robevenegas]

I remember i stop for 1 month, now i have 5 years sober and i feel great...

[@enviouscreationscarclub1]

I really want to quit, I just don't know where to start . I only drink on Friday's but it is becoming a problem . Any tips?

[@robevenegas]

@@enviouscreationscarclub1 Good job my friend, i am really proud you want to do, the next step to be sober, am going to tell you is really hard. The first 6 months is the worse, my wife she is the one who help me be were am right now, is a hard and bumpy road, what you need to do is get rid of all alcohol you had in your house. Am going to tell your going loose a lot of you're friends, that happens to me, but is ok, you don't need people, who don't helping you to be a better man... You have a new friend, i trust you in one month were going and see a great Man!!! (Baby steps my friend you can do it)

[@enviouscreationscarclub1]

@@robevenegas thank you, I am a little nervous but I really need change. I hope you don't mind me bothering you once in a while for support and advice.

[@jamieinghram1411]

Congratulations

[@n2cable]

I did the same..figured 1 month and now 4 plus years. Its just not worth it

[@_scfg9293]

1 week sober today. 😀 I'm 20 and had alcohol issues since about 16 and thats bad... I know, it is my fault. I used to run away at 13 to 15 to drink and do drugs with friends and was a hard to control child and it would be hard to keep me home. 15 the alc issues got worse and 16 I was hooked until 20. I quit cold turkey last year for 26 days then relapsed. The first few days sober this year I was really sad, shaking lots, full of nausea & vomiting everyday... my dad said I was having withdrawls, I would always drink tea and try sweat everything out of my system with hot showers. These past few days now, I have been really happy, my energy came back, sleeping pattern is great, I been eating normally and healthier, my dad also noticed I been happier and he seems really proud of me, I'm proud of myself too and I don't want to ruin that. I also cut ties with people who drink lots (my ex & friends). When I was drinking I had a messed up sleeping pattern and that was fixed in just a week, soooo much have changed, I feel soo great its hard to explain lol...

[@JD-ip4fs]

4 months sober here, I want to see how far I can take this! To anyone who’s on this journey also just keep the faith, you can do this! ❤

[@JuanMunoz-mm3ir]

4 months sober today . The first month is the hardest. Reality starts to set in. You feel anxious and get mood swings. Headaches and confusion. It’s just the body readjusting. It gets better eventually. This is coming from a 5 year recovering Alcoholic. I’m only 22 btw … but I’m much happier now. And never felt better in my life.

[@Blackandwhitecat-u9v]

Thank you for the positive encouragement!

[@kathryngannon485]

Yes, it is hard but amino acids and multivitamins can help balance the body and GABA can help calm the brain.

[@cindysaenz9378]

Can’t wait to be at that point. It’s my third day of quitting, after 7 years. I’m doing. This for my kids 😞

[@tracesprite6078]

@@cindysaenz9378 I wish you well with all my heart.

[@cindysaenz9378]

@@tracesprite6078 thank you so much. It feels good to be sober and enjoying each day. The videos are helpful to realize, alcohol is poison and scary how people can have bad issues after years. And son nice to see the good benefits after quitting. 😊

[@agee7777]

im 44! drank every week since i was a teenager. im 5 days in after a crazy binge at the weekend. i feel fantastic and i am really excited about the future.

[@bruceanselgonzales8574]

5th day without alcohol after years of drinking... Feels great already!

[@Analymous]

I quit drinking on December 29, 2019. 8 days after I turned 29. Was planning to do 30 days and it turned into a year a half now. Now it’s like my “thing”, not drinking. I don’t think I will ever have one again.

[@bitchnutzmcgee5895]

December 29, 2019 is my date too! Never going back! 👍💪

[@Analymous]

@@bitchnutzmcgee5895 Yessss!!! Congratulations! I will always keep you in my thoughts now. We ain't never going back!

[@chiefearthhealer8099]

Just turned 29 two days ago and it was always my goal to enjoy the last year of my 20s by never drinking beer again. Had a good birthday without alcohol, but felt highly anxious the next day so I thought I’d have a glass of wine. Ended up drinking the whole bottle then started drinking beer… Today I felt deathly sick from dehydration and a killer migraine. I’m finished with beer. Here’s to having a longer, healthier life! 👍🏻

[@tracesprite6078]

FanTAStic! I am really happy for you.

[@dougcrouse7290]

I've had a sever drinking issue over the years and I so regret it, I'm slowing myself down a lot and right now I been going through the withdrawals and I can't wait to get through them, I'm tired of feeling this way I want to feel better, this video was helpful and your all's comments are encouraging

[@proudgary2228]

Not waking up hungover is worth it by itself.

[@mattthomas1217]

Almost 2 and a half years sober, best decision of my life.

[@tracesprite6078]

Congratulations, Matt. I hope that everything goes well for you and you go from strength to strength.

[@angelodelacruz8677]

Im 33yrs old I stop smoking and drinking alcohol last august 13 2019 and im so happy i over come my hobby before.. You can do it too just believe in your self

[@angelodelacruz8677]

You can do it

[@BRIANDER100]

still sober ?

[@kissy1276]

I’m gonna watch this every time I think I need a drink

[@tracesprite6078]

You've got this!

[@MamaLondas101]

Me too!

[@yourmajesty7592]

I’m 27 years old and I’ve been drinking hardcore every night since I was 19. On my days off I would even drink during the day time and then again at night. On average I would drink about 8-9 shots of hardcore liquor plus 6 beers per drinking session. This addiction cause me a couple of jobs and seemed to negatively affect my speech. Hopefully I will make a full recover after a couple of weeks or months from not drinking.

[@skinny.kickss5323]

Same

[@jamiefox7131]

I'm the same 27 and have drank almost every night since I was 20. It's not easy I tell ya. But it's also not impossible. Keep going my friemd

[@brycetopherr]

how did it affect your speech? if you don’t mind me asking.

[@BRIANDER100]

still sober ?

[@panteraxenos4789]

This gentleman was spot on. About the symptoms and relief .. well done.

[@live42Day]

I just got 4 months sober. My whole life has improved in every way imaginable

[@robincrowflies]

Woo hoo! I'm 4 weeks sober today. Feels great.

[@live42Day]

@@robincrowflies keep going you can do it. it keeps feeling better

[@calaplin]

If you are thinking about quitting DO IT. During the last few years I’ve gone from a 12 pack on the weekends to 4-5 most weekdays and 8-12 on weekend days. 21 days of no alcohol and I would say I have twice the energy, bags under my eyes are going away and I have lost 12 pounds. Don’t do it for your family or anyone else. Do it for YOU and everyone you love will benefit. Only bad thing as I have had a littl crankiness at first when I’ve wanted drinks while others have been partaking.

[@lobstermania4025]

Day 8 . 12 pack a day for over 30 years. May I ask how you are holding up?

[@chadbrambers8346]

I lost 7lbs in the first week with no gym visit

[@kevindaniel8854]

The first month I quit drinking I constantly was getting told “how good I look”! Like many times a day, from many different people, many different days. To the point it made me feel akward and I would just blush and say thank you 😂

[@tracesprite6078]

Keep blushing. Keep feeling grateful. And above all, I hope that you keep on looking after yourself really well. I bet you look even better by now.

[@paularagon4985]

Love that , alcohol causes bags, wrinkles and ages your skin like the sun. Keep going take care of that body! I'm on my way as well!

[@tracesprite6078]

@@paularagon4985 Good on you, Paul. Fantastic!

[@elconquistador932]

5 months next week. 55 years old, been drinking since I was 12. Started heavy drinking in high school and never stopped. When I quit in May I was drinking 20-30 drinks a day and I'm not talking beer. Total functioning alcoholic here. Morning noon and night and I quit cold turkey. Feel great, lost 25lbs, lots of energy and I sleep like a baby. Oh, and I'm not such an asshole to people. Mostly lol. If I can quit so can you but you have to want it.

[@herstory1012]

Thanks so much for this! Been drinking heavily everyday for 8 years. Ruined my health and finances. On day 4 cold turkey...feel dreadful but you have given me hope!

[@elconquistador932]

@@herstory1012 Good luck! You got this. Try and stay busy doing things you like. It’s almost like I’m a kid again, got energy, I get lots of things done and got back into some hobbies that I enjoyed when I was younger. I have a little extra cash now too, all that drinking was expensive! I feel so much better and I don’t even miss my day long drinking schedule. I’m a happily married man but it never hurts hearing from the ladies how good Im looking. 🙃

[@herstory1012]

@@elconquistador932 well done! I'm following behind you. Xxxx still waiting for the feel good part. Haha

[@mellie8778]

Congratulations! Any thoughts on the medications others are speaking of to help the process? Thanks.

[@elconquistador932]

@@mellie8778 I’m not familiar with any. I’m really leery of drugs to begin with. I just started drinking ice tea by the gallons lol (Its usually pretty toasty way down here) and lots of coffee. I’m slowly weening myself off of the coffee hahahah. I figure coffee and tea is a hell of a lot better than the booze was. Good luck Mellie, just try to keep yourself busy doing things that you love or trying things that you always wanted to try.

[@MrSlime2002]

ive been drinking everyday, usually about a fifth of vodka a night since november 2019 with hardly any days off. im only 19. november 2020 i got a puppy and he was sick and almost died, only a month old. just now in may of 2021 ive started to become more sober, on 9 days right now and im finally starting to wake up earlier and spend my days with my pup until i have work. it feels so much better for both of us, although i do feel bad for the lack of attention i gave him for 6 freakin months!

[@lunaxcatx]

I’m also 19 & was a full blown alcoholic. The last time I drank was also the last I attempted suicide, was in the psych ward for a couple days & got put onto naltrexone. I’ve been sober for almost a month. Keep believing in yourself & keep pushing. I have plenty of times where I think about relapse but I just think about all the bad choices I made while under the influence & the times I woke up puking my guts out! I’m rooting for you! We’re in this together!!

[@DougDobak]

Good job. Take care of that doggie, it will always be by your side.

[@tracesprite6078]

Gary, I really admire that you cut out alcohol. That puppy really needs you. Also your body really needs you to take care of it!!! Please persist. You really can do this.

[@tracesprite6078]

@@lunaxcatx I hope that you are still going well, Angelee. Take care of yourself. Your message to Gary shows that you are a kind person and this planet really needs kind people like you.

[@MrSlime2002]

@@tracesprite6078 hey thanks a lot i really appreciate it. everything is going well for me and my dog who just turnded one a week ago! im almost a month sober again. thanks for the support friend

[@BT-be8rh]

I tried to go a full year a few years ago, though I only made it 260 days I loved it. It wasn't my cravings for alcohol that drove me back, the fact was that my wife was still drinking and she was never really onboard with the whole year idea. Whenever we'd go out for dinner we'd always have drinks or sometimes we'd just go out for drinks, especially in the summer at a few favorite places where we can sit outside. She enjoyed the lower checks at the end of the night, but would express her awkwardness of it just being her drinking, this also came up during the holidays, a trip we took and a family wedding. Don't get me wrong, I'm the one who caved, so I'm not blaming her, I tried to moderate when I started drinking again, but that didn't last long. Lately she' been cutting back a bit, so I'm hoping to try again come January. In the meantime I'm going to join her in the cutting back and hope she sees the benefits on her own, not expecting her to join me for the whole year, but maybe this time the atmosphere will be different. May start asking about alcohol free beers at some of the places we go, that way it'll look like I'm drinking. I tried a few at a beer festival this past summer and they weren't too bad!

[@XxYuriXDLOLxX]

Im doing this in my own. I asked my husband to help support me.. he just laughed. So i’m more determined than ever now to be and stay sober.

[@kozfam3169]

@@XxYuriXDLOLxX He may be afraid of life without alcohol. If you have been drinking for many years almost everything you do has alcohol involved. No idea about your husband but just the thought of no alcohol for the rest of your life can be daunting.

[@miguelrobb5719]

I’m on my 9th day sober. I’m feeling great! I’m 29 and spent half of my 20s drinking... I don’t even know why I started.

[@kallithomas590]

Congrats 👍🏼 same here! I'm 30 and drank to point I would get anxious and shake, it sucked.. Haven't drank since memorial day eve and down 10 lbs.. keep going 🙂

[@youngestceo9400]

Same here, i remember when i started when i was 19 years it didn't taste great i was suprise why people drink it then i started drinking it now am fat and i have big belly fat which is degusting i don't know how to stop

[@aleksandar1572]

Cause people think everything fun involves drinking and that is what everyone does bieng sober is the best thing I’ve done I got into great shape to!!

[@nuntana2]

Likely peer pressure and governments making it cool to drink so they can rake in the tax. Think I’m done with it. Just too many negatives going against one brief charlatan ‘positive’.

[@tracesprite6078]

but now that you've been 4 months sober, I bet you know why you stopped. You deserve lots of good health and happiness. Enjoy!

[@matthewpocock4824]

These comments are truly inspiring!

[@jozephhaze5955]

It’s only been a week for me!! But I pray this is the new normal. Bless all your guys tryna make a change for the better control what you can YOUR BODY!! Be the best you!

[@BRIANDER100]

still sober ?

[@erickar2634]

I’m on my 3rd day without drinking. Started drinking at 14 and I’m 26 now I’m still young but I decided to stop now I had my fun times and I want to live long so today I decided to just stop and love my self more and also eat healthy wish me the best of luck 🤞 I’m going to try my best.

[@tracesprite6078]

I wish you luck, Erick. I really hope things are going well for you. Take the best care of yourself.

[@ashleywilliams9738]

I want to do this I’m 32 this year ans been drinking since 18 started with friends family b it ended up using it for pain now I need it to feel regular but tommrow will be my first day I have in and bought tequila and in a hotel room alone to be stress free from being homeless sleeping in my car again tommrow and I work mon- fri just need a place to call home so please pray for me as I’m tryna keep my head high and drink less and eventually quit for 30 days

[@akiinefaexperiencinglife]

I just hit two months 🙌🙌🙌I never ever thought this would be possible. I agree,I drink more water now,my sleep is improving,my life experience is improving, could be a lot of other factors,but alcohol is one of the factors!

[@Lovingme224]

Congratulations on your journey 🔥🙏🏽

[@ShinDaHana]

Congrats!

[@MCK2025]

Congrats. Same here, going on 2 months for me. I was drinking damn near every single day for over 5 yrs, & now I feel so much better since I quit I love it! 👍👌

[@spaMgobLiN]

I am 2 months in as well. Keep it up! I search for Sober Clear and watch his video's this changed my life.

[@bashmeesh]

Congrats man!!! I've been drinking heavy for years I'm so ready to quit but it's hella hard

[@Angell_Lee]

It has been 6 months now no alcohol, I feel amazing! What helped me to do this was cutting out all my toxic family members and toxic people in my life. I don't have a reason to numb the pain of dealing with them anymore. You can do it too xo

[@anthonyjohnwilliams98]

Relapsed on my second day. Fighting like hell to make it past 3 days and hoping to never look back when I make it a week I won’t give up! I’ve always had this addictive personality, it needs to take a back seat for my health😞

[@castro7362]

2 years 7 months sober, after drinking from age 15-30, but that last 5 years drinking was the most miserble time of my like, full blown alcholic.. i tried quiting many times so give up its POSSIBLE! Positive thinking overcomes everthing🙏

[@RealOGMudbone]

I didn’t completely quit drinking but I drink much less than I use to. From drinking 4 times a week to maybe only twice a month now. I do feel better too.

[@tracesprite6078]

Enjoy the freedom of feeling good. You deserve it.

[@XxYuriXDLOLxX]

I have read most of these comments. Different levels of drinking and what you personally call ‘sober’ and when hardest of days getting and being sober. On another site, i was totally ripped apart on a reply about what for ME: is hardest to get through this. I find the first 3 days hardest to get through then im ok but then boom those cravings hit and it is a strong fight of the will to push through. We all have our varying amounts of consumption and our own ways to get through, and every day passes of no drinking is ‘sober’ the hardcore drinkers quitting yes takes longer in your journey but it tears my heart out when we all as who we are trying our best to quit then i read the demeaning comments on all ‘quit drinking’ channels. Whether you drink a bottle of wine a night or bottle of spirit, and giving up, our individual recovery is our own. Keep going, dont give up push through the hard days! Day 1 or years sober: Well Done.

[@markg.4246]

"Fighting" is a total liability in achieving sobriety. The first step is "Surrendering"...then having the desire to "live differently". All the best to you!

[@BRIANDER100]

still sober ?

[@XxYuriXDLOLxX]

@@BRIANDER100 journey not been easy.. but am doing well. Backslid a bit but getting back to total sobriety.

[@MaiFrenchfry]

This is my second day sober and it's being though, but Inknow I can do this! 💪

[@clarevickers923]

How you doing love

[@MaiFrenchfry]

@@clarevickers923 I relapsed yesterday but I had the willpower to stop. You must keep in mind there are two sides to soberness: one part of you wants to keep drinki g and the other one wants to stop. It's about empowering that second one and forgiving yourself if you make mistakes. I'm still motivated to continue though! Best 7 days since I started drinking. It's amazing how much being sober changes you and your life ♥️

[@pbufh]

@@clarevickers923 you drinking everyday again?

[@tracesprite6078]

I hope you'll always stick with this, Mai. You deserve all the good health you can get.

[@ronkeefe9048]

I am trying every day I wish you luck you can do it

[@JavierCespedes90]

1 year and 1 month sober here. Best decision ever made. Never ever going back to drinking poison.

[@goyofalcon102]

I am so proud of myself going on a little bit over a month now being sober after years of drinking. I can tell I am starting to feel and look a lot better.

[@karibasar9323]

Hi ....did you have had sore stomach and burning stomach...

[@XxYuriXDLOLxX]

Hope you are still going strong.

[@jadajones4361]

Im one month in.... Im not tired My skin is starting to glow My apetite came back My dark spots on my skin are lightening up Im nit feeling depressed My sleeping is back to normal I dont have to force my self to burp... My eyes are turning back white and clearing up.... My focus is through the roof My memory is coming back

[@Lyka-clock]

Alcohol is so debilitating for what it is. I got to a point where I found it to be closer to a toxin like a jug of bleach and less like a treat. It's basically a pig wearing lipstick and I started to see through the marketing and image these huge companies want the public to believe. It literally has no value and never really helped me with anxiety issues or decompressing because of the horrible side effects. You'd have to drink this shit all the time and never come down which obviously isn't sustainable. Getting the mind to realize what the body already knows is the job of the drinker. The mind is simple, it just follows established links to a fault and doesn't deviate even if if harm is being done unlike the body that will puke or feel terrible. The day that you wire the mind to follow what the body knows and see alcohol in reality which is ethanol and not meant to be inside the human body. That breaks the cycle because it won't be linked to a pleasure fix for stress relief or anything fun. It might take several attempts to do this and years maybe but it's the only long term way. Will power and counting days doesn't address the root cause or change it. I only drank occasionally but would notice I always felt less than stellar, didn't sleep great, was dehydrated and wasted the next day eating junk and watching tv. Sometimes just once a month and I noticed it was really harmful. The one drug they pick to make legal is probably the worst one by far.

[@mr.elastomeric1787]

That one statement kept me from buying a 1/5 today; getting the mind to realize what the body already knows is the job of the drinker.

[@tjfSIM]

It is crazy to think we're actually asking "Will my health improve if I stop taking poison?". Alcohol has become such an accepted and ubiquitous part of everyday life, we no longer question it. It's sort of a bit like inviting a serial killer for Christmas every year, and wondering if it would be safer not to.

[@TiberiusHassius]

This doctor speaks so smooth.

[@dbz739921]

I've drank about six times in the last 15 months. I used to be a lot heavier, and I don't miss the hangover and headaches

[@Jos6029]

Day 6 sober pray for me it’s hard 💯

[@Simon-pl2zi]

Quitting alcohol cured my sleep apnea! Will never drink another drop of alcohol ever again!

[@nikitajoseph5182]

Six months sober💯😊

[@betterthanyesterday3912]

I'm on Day 1 of sobriety, after a 7 day streak. I went golfing yesterday and I caved in. Didn't go nuts, didn't get drunk. But I feel like such a Failure for giving in. Now I have to start all over again. Best wishes for everyone here who is reading comments to build encouragement and confidence, you can do this!

[@bryanmendez7411]

You are trying that’s what matters and you will do it!!! I’m starting my sobriety as well.your not a failure your a human and we will overcome this addiction.

[@betterthanyesterday3912]

Update: I tried again and today is Day 19! My goal is the 21 Day challenge, and then to celebrate, I'm stretching it to a 30 Day challenge. I've lost weight without changing anything else in my daily routine, and this week I'm adding stretching, a short walk and some small workouts.

[@betterthanyesterday3912]

@@bryanmendez7411 Thank you! I started over again and today is Day 19 😊

[@betterthanyesterday3912]

@Dave Smith Thank you for the encouragement! I started over again and today is Day 19 👊

[@robincrowflies]

@@betterthanyesterday3912 I stopped for a week and then had two small glasses of wine. Was disappointed with myself, but started again the next day. Now, tomorrow is 30 days sober. :-) I'm-a gonna keep going. I hope you do, too!

[@sobermentumtoday2541]

It's so easy to drink too much and hide it in plain sight these days. The advertising and internet memes make it seem so harmless, but the stuff isn't great for our bodies, minds, relationships etc., even in so-called "moderate" amounts. Glad to hear the doctors weighing in with some "sober" wisdom on how living without booze can be a big relief!

[@tracesprite6078]

Basically alcohol is a poison. No one had better health from drinking poison.

[@jonesameal1798]

The beast system makes bad things fair seeming.

[@Flowers-vf4pu]

I’m on day 27. I have some of the worst fatigue of my life, even though I’m sleeping more and better. Hoping that will even out as I get more exercise.

[@danielmoore62]

Alcohol sucks. Once you realize this you begin to question why you drink. I’ve never been a big drinker but occasionally I liked to have a bottle of wine. The next day was always awful. I don’t drink anymore but sometimes find myself looking at wine at the store. As soon as I remember how it makes me feel I laugh and walk away.

[@tracesprite6078]

sounds like you're a winner and you deserve all the good health that is coming your way.

[@israelruiz8706]

I was broke for a long time and I prioritized my bills over drinking and partying. Before I realized it I went 2 months without drinking and I personally did not feel a change but now everytime I drink I tend to get messed up very easily and a nasty hangover the next day. And its bad because I could literally drink 2 beers and get hungover. I completely understand your feeling when I look at any form of alcohol and still feel nauseous

[@betteryourlife865]

I always say I wish we could bottle that next morning feeling so we could experience it for a minute when we want to drink. Would really help the thought of alcohol just be a terrible experience in your brain. I like it while I’m drinking it and that seems to be a stronger feeling when I think about alcohol. Need to focus on the really negative things it does instead.

[@tracesprite6078]

@@betteryourlife865 Yes, I totally agree.

[@TheJdhisto]

Your one of the few lucky ones that can think like that. My wife is like that. Im.2 months sober. Woohoo

[@kristinbeck6659]

Stopped drinking my pre-work truly because of this. Thank you

[@47jiwan]

one week sober pray for me

[@AnonymousCreature-xj7vk]

I need to live the rest of my life abstinent from alcohol for sure!. Been in a dark alcoholic abyss for 15 years now!. Now I turn my life around. Wish me luck.

[@lobstermania4025]

Day 8 here. Good luck young man! You got this

[@emilytustin4540]

I’m on my 1st week of eating healthier and cutting alcohol completely because I binged both almost daily and I just know I have to stop but I live out in the city on my own away from my family and friends and they don’t even know how bad it is, I’m trying to just correct it on my own but both of my parents are alcoholics and I’d just make them feel bad or worse. I just went and spent $200 on all good healthy food, didn’t buy alcohol. Planned out my meals. It always starts this way with high hopes and a rush of commitment. Hopefully this is it lol. Good luck everyone else!

[@zorinovespucci3971]

Good luck

[@BRIANDER100]

still sober ?

[@123prestolee]

I stopped poising myself (drinking alcohol) on New Years Eve - after almost 3 decades of weakness. The change is quite simply life altering, and requires nothing but determination.

[@timothyehrler4325]

I was never what I would call a huge drinker, but certainly would have a few drinks on weekend nights. As I got older, I noticed I always felt like crap after drinking alcohol, so I stopped. It was the best decision I ever made! I do not miss it one bit. It's sad that our society and media are so alcohol driven!

[@Kerrviii]

It’s amazing how we think “I’ll need a drink to get through this!” Or “it’s the only thing that keeps me sane.” Or “it helps my anxiety!” And it does absolutely none of that if you cannot control your drinking. It takes knowing it’s just not an option and building a relationship with God or something bigger than you… to quit. We don’t leave this earth in our bodies but we can poison our minds, guts and souls with alcohol. I hear of more BAD things that happen with alcohol… violence, sickness, loss than anything positive. 11 months sober but I don’t really count. God Bless my fellow alcoholics who battle with this - whether you are sober or not it still hurts so IMO it’s just better to not drink.

[@jacelace5052]

13 days sober from a 6 year binge drinking feeling good thank the Lord Jesus Christ on my way to become a new person God bless 🙌

[@ballsey4521]

Hey...about 4 mths ago u packed up drinking. Was curious to know how yr sobriety is going

[@BRIANDER100]

how much and how often did you drink ?

[@randomblabber5209]

I was never a heavy drinker but when I drank i made up for the days I didn’t i just completed one month of no booze and i feel its more of a mental battle at this point, but none the less i am feeling great and I’ve actually dropped about 15 pounds already 🙂🙏🏾

[@tracesprite6078]

Wow, the 15 pounds are a bonus reward. Hope life gives you many more rewards as you reclaim your right to good health.

[@rollandjoeseph]

Decided to cut out alcohol in the last 3 days , had 1/2glass of wine at xmas dinner , couldn't drink the rest..I want to feel/get/be healthier , so here I go..and to think I started BEFORE new years 2022 😊👍

[@tracesprite6078]

I think that you CAN do this!

[@BRIANDER100]

still sober ?

[@jonathanfortier3579]

Addiction is giving up everything for one thing. Recovery is giving up one thing for everything.

[@icebergslim8703]

Day 1 for me praying I can do this

[@icebergslim8703]

@Twilight Zone 2020 I’m staying strong lol

[@harderthanmydemons2927]

I’m on day 3 today 🎉

[@xaviusamericus9561]

After having consumed 3-4 drinks of beer and wine for years and years, I’m now at Day 15 of 90. It has been much more of a intense roller coaster than I was expecting. It’s interesting. I feel like I’m waking up from a deep freeze. If you’re gonna go on an alcohol hiatus, I highly recommend stocking up on bottled water and/or getting a Brita, etc. Also, get yourself some high quality electrolyte power that has magnesium and potassium in it. Costco sells a bag of 24 individual packets for about $29 or buy some from Amazon. You’ll thank me later.

[@surviveandstrive6436]

News man has obviously experienced this before. Hes stoked for you to feel better.

[@shadowdawgy]

I'm 60 days sober and lost 20 pounds. The only issue I have is anxiety. I hope that goes away

[@amazingjane2703]

B100s. It's a b1 deficiency

[@lizbethkingsley1624]

15 days today 🥳🤘🏽 rooting for all of you ❤

[@conor2329]

I always end up drinking more than I intend to that's why I stopped

[@kingjamesmayo8232]

Thank U so much no more drinking for me no more

[@oneilmyles]

Alcohol messes up all my relationships with others and makes me live in a state of regret, I hate it

[@tracesprite6078]

It's great that you have identified what you hate - the regrets of alcohol. I hope you can now start discovering what you love - increasing good health, a clearer mind, a sense of self-respect and inner calm, a discovery of what life looks like without alcohol. Sometimes life will hurt and you will want to return to drinking. Just walk through the pain. You are brave and you can do it. Just stare the pain down and it will lessen. And there are lots of good things in life, too.

[@RookieMvp3]

Im on Day 7 and already noticed my blood pressure is alot lower 😃

[@lennyanders1639]

Magnesium and the amino acids L Glutamine and L Arginine are a big help when quitting alcohol. Exercise is also important.

[@daniellee1722]

and milk thistle aka silymarin

[@rollandjoeseph]

Exercise helped me quit smoking, im sure it'll have my back now that I stopped drinking

[@karthikeya6922]

60 days sober. I go on a bender for 4-7 days every 2 months. This time I won't because I have this one day in my hand and I am safe as long as I do not touch that first fatal drink. Thanks to my higher power.

[@sorvex9]

I only got drunk once a week, but the frequency started increasing. I have therefore decided to stop all together, i should never have started drinking at an age of 26

[@96serpendityyouarelostnotm87]

I week sober today as of 12-15-21 Please send me strength especially since the end of the year is near. I'm 27 BTW was drinking since I about 19

[@hotgenlee]

Almost 30 day sober after 11 yrs ,some yrs heavy drinking ,i feel a lot better still have cravings but I dont want too feel like I did again

[@tracesprite6078]

Glad to think that you are reclaiming the good health that you are entitled to experience.

[@SoSomali]

my issue is the weekends when i’m off work is only time then regret it im stopping never again i done 6months before and i was so happy

[@osirisofthesouth2853]

Alcohol making me feel like shit at 32 , I’m outtttt

[@jimbo9313]

8 days sober after 2 year hard alcohol binge. That and COVID made me go from 135lbs to 192lbs I was on the edge of diabetes. I been drink water a ton. Only water. I started walking 1 hour twice a day. Eating healthier. I always cooked my own food so it wasn’t hard to make certain changes. I’m hoping for my next doctor appointment in 3 weeks I lose 17 lbs which I know is a lot but that’s my next goal. I completely cut out auger and lowered my salt intake drastically. By my b day July 22 I hope to be at 160-165 or even lower. 15,000 steps a day. Next a work out schedule. The worst part of quitting was boredom but over all it was easy to stop when I started thinking about it differently.

[@captainofmysoul6162]

how are you doing today?

[@andreas2949]

Day 7 here and I can already feel the benefits.

[@BRIANDER100]

still sober ?

[@leovp05]

43 day's sober and yes it is true what he is saying planing to be sober a lot more time hope I can do it I've been a alcoholic almost 20 years

[@lobstermania4025]

Day 8. Nice job!

[@BRIANDER100]

still sober ?

[@ThePittas]

1 month in and I feel great

[@Ash-gg2ql]

3 days sober, I’ll keep you updated 😛👍🏻

[@daralee3512]

Its been two weeks but I still feel like crap praying for strength

[@lisapoole5420]

Keep doing it. Once you hit a couple of months, you will feel fantastic. Most of the shit will have passed. If you screw up, try again, never stop trying.

[@danielross9057]

You find yourself laughing and feeling happy after one weeks time

[@deewebb1898]

6th Day no drinking 💙

[@JosamaBinBiden]

4 months sober. I sleep through alarms and snap on people more. It's wonderful

[@alladhiashokkumar]

I'm on my 99th day sober

[@tracesprite6078]

Hope that your journey is going well. Please take care of yourself.

[@alladhiashokkumar]

@@tracesprite6078 thank u

[@musamilton5613]

I stopped drinking on the 15th september 2021, i've been sober since, i've changed for the better, how ever i gained a bit weight, i've got appetite now which i didn't have when i was drinking, i feel good, i'm not sure if i'll be drinking anytime soon, thank you for this great video

[@user-jx2tc5gr8j]

5th day here!

[@lobstermania4025]

8 day here. I hope your doing well!