What about 'The Alcohol Buzz'? How can I live without that? Annie Grace answers.

[@tgdb4968]

Great advice, I've realised that the 20 min euphoria is not worth the 2-3 days of absolute crippling anxiety and feeling like s**t!

[@ThisNakedMind]

Not worth it at all!

[@roberthill3207]

It was walking into a grocery store and smelling the liquor aisle across the store about six weeks inn that i finally admitted to myself i had a problem. . 3 years later still no whiskey i will on occasion sit in front of the liquor store oh 2 or 3 minutes.... i pause think about the consequences and then go home and do it sober. It's nice being sober a struggle at times but it is easier now then ever. I'm 47 drank for 20yrs AA and a good therapist. Have a great day thumbs up stay awesome everyone.

[@ThisNakedMind]

So happy you found what brought you freedom!

[@olivia1910]

yep this is definitely me, "how am I going to live without the buzz"... but I'm slowly learning that it's not worth it because I know everything will feel much worse afterwards ! and that every craving I get is because I consumed alcohol in the first place, not because I don't drink. If I stop the cycle I won't have to feel the itch ever again

[@ThisNakedMind]

Would love to hear how you're doing now!

[@ellekay852]

Thank you Annie, you’ve turned this 20 years long drinker into a teetotaler! I believe you saved my life. I tried everything and everything failed until I found your podcast and book. I give a copy of your book to anyone who mentions they want to stop or cut back. Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart. I have a real life now.

[@ThisNakedMind]

How amazing!!

[@captainofmysoul6162]

@@ThisNakedMind You mentioned in the video about relapse, you said to with alcohol, but with another area. Care to share what area? Thanks for your work.

[@bonniesammons2348]

I second that.

[@jdssurf]

if i could just get back to pre covid, i could have one with dinner, or whatever, and get that first buzz, and then chill back, but covid and other stressors from all that ended up sending me into a ridiculous nightly habit that i finally just broke for 20 days. Don't plan on stopping fully but holy shit, i can't believe what i did to myself this last few years.

[@jdssurf]

but yeah, i miss getting the initial buzz, need something else that gives me a healthy head change for when i play my instruments and such. I know ppl say just smoke weed but eh, too different. It's not healthy either, though much better than alcohol.

[@ThisNakedMind]

You don't have to decide your entire journey now. Focus on how you want to feel.

[@jdssurf]

@@ThisNakedMind good point. , sure lost some of my fat this past 20 days and my blood work looked much better yesterday

[@starbright1256]

Thank you. I have thoughts of drinking but it's not worth it. My body or mind. I traded my wild oats for quaker oats & I'm ok with that. I accept I've changed & I welcome it. I need to feel the best as I can & drunk is not it.

[@ThisNakedMind]

"I traded my wild oats for quaker oats & I'm ok with that." Love that!!

[@dandeman1660]

Yip, this is me! Had a lot of ‘life’ thrown at me past couple of years so the ‘numb’ aspect is something I’m always chasing, always. But these problems are definitely worse after that ‘buzz’, completely.

[@ThisNakedMind]

So true! Life keeps coming no matter what. Alcohol never helps!

[@AmyPeachPhD]

This is so fascinating to re-watch now that I've started drinking Kava and other adaptogen drinks. A criticism of them is that the 'buzz' of these new drinks doesn't last long (maybe 20 minutes) but apparently alcohol's buzz is the same length. What happens afterward is VERY different. After kava, I feel relaxed but not itching for another. The science is sketchy at this point but I'd love to get your take on those at some point as well! Thanks for all your insight, Annie!

[@ThisNakedMind]

So interesting!! I'd have to research it to comment more!

[@newkingdom6750]

This kept me from drinking today. Thank you

[@ThisNakedMind]

So delighted to hear that and know someone was helped by this video!

[@newkingdom6750]

@@ThisNakedMind You and others who are preaching the same message have helped me tremendously already. I'm drinking a fraction of what I used to.. and hope to have that at zero or close to very soon. Thanks so much everything ❤

[@mialorenzen3538]

You are amazing! I’m alcohol free 60 days now, wahoooo!! I feel amazing...I was always a light drinker, but now my mind is even clearer, sharper and healthy! 😍😍🥰🥰 Mia

[@ThisNakedMind]

Outstanding! So delighted for you!

[@dwdrumshdmotorcyclesvirgom7379]

Yeah Mia! You go sweetie pie!!

[@mike_oflynn]

Thanks Annie. A great philosophy. I totally get it when you talk about the staying in bed analogy. Sure I’d like to stay in bed but then I couldn’t pay my bills. A really good parallel.

[@ThisNakedMind]

So happy it connected with you!!

[@fredmyott3253]

Thanks Annie this is what I needed to hear.

[@ThisNakedMind]

So glad!

[@juliauren1338]

Thank you all true and helpful

[@ThisNakedMind]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Kathryn721]

That was so helpful, thank you! Missing the buzz was my biggest concern about not drinking. Your answer helped me quantify what I'd actually be missing: 20 minutes of feel good while my brain is hit with a sledge hammer - metaphorically of course, but wow! That knocked the concern right out of me.

[@ThisNakedMind]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gjjgb]

Thanks, Annie!

[@ThisNakedMind]

So welcome!

[@BloomWhereYourePlanted]

That REALLY helped!! Thank you!

[@ThisNakedMind]

Delighted to hear that!!

[@annarigano1676]

You re such an intelligent woman you really go deep in your analysis..thank you❤

[@ThisNakedMind]

Wow, thank you. So appreciate this!

[@alisabalisa5720]

this is great! thanks 💕

[@ThisNakedMind]

You're so welcome!

[@MartinWalkerGuitar]

Love this one, thank you Annie!

[@ThisNakedMind]

So glad!

[@elizabethdixmitchell]

Thank you so much fir this. I find all the scientific evidence so very helpful about what alcohol is doing to my body.

[@ThisNakedMind]

You're so welcome! Glad it is helpful!

[@virginiasmith5278]

Very helpful and important

[@ThisNakedMind]

Glad you think so!

[@stacypepsi9708]

Not to be insulting But the people who thumbed down may be in denial. This makes perfect sense.

[@ThisNakedMind]

Yes, they could be!

[@mkartmkart6335]

Thank you !!

[@ThisNakedMind]

You're welcome!

[@thomasschellberg8213]

Euphoria/buzz followed by anxiety? Never noticed it. I just get sleepy. I can't drink enough to get drunk, because I fall asleep. It's probably a function of aging. When I was younger, I would wake the next morning with the room spinning. But I can't do that now.

[@ThisNakedMind]

Age definitely changes the way alcohol impacts us!

[@jenibracher2733]

Coffee is a wonderful and safe buzz!

[@ThisNakedMind]

Love my java!

[@robinsmith4958]

Haha!! I just quit caffeine too!

[@jenniferbryan295]

I remember waking up in the night anxious on the inside.

[@ThisNakedMind]

It's so painful!

[@pierrettebell105]

❤thank u

[@ThisNakedMind]

❤ You're so welcome! ❤

[@dwdrumshdmotorcyclesvirgom7379]

Every time I drink I have these nightmares where I’m being chased and beat up by people or being attacked by animals and also being caught in a tornado. Really bad dreams! When I don’t drink for 4 or 5 days the nightmares go away! Strange. Explain that one!?

[@ThisNakedMind]

Sorry - not my area of expertise!

[@lisal6471]

Facts~

[@jeanieolahful]

Problem is the first one is soooooo good, but the second one just isn’t the same, and you keep trying to repeat it, but you can’t. And, add your lowered sensibilities, and your logic flies out the window.

[@ThisNakedMind]

You hit the nail on the head!

[@starbright1256]

Truth

[@pierrettebell105]

So true

[@lisal6471]

I go on a alcohol free journey, get the crave and say to myself "I can do whatever I want to do" whaaaaa? worst advise ever!

[@didibleinagel6017]

🤪

[@ThisNakedMind]

❤️

[@marlenmarquez5700]

Wow this is one of my favorite videos so far. Thank you! I admire your work and appreciate the clarity and insights you provide 🫶🏼

[@ThisNakedMind]

You're so welcome!