Your First Week of Sobriety: How to Survive it Without Going Mad!

[@melhawk1352]

After day 3 or 4 you start thinking to yourself 'I wasn't that bad'. Dangerous territory.

[@usanumba1916]

Yup meee

[@kristikiser8762]

Yes...me too...every time. 😮

[@Leahmoonbeamflower]

That’s why I’m leaving that devils pee alone. 😂 Nope. Alcohol is not a friend to anyone.

[@r-kellyspeesheets908]

Working on staying sober, not from alcohol but listening to you helps just the same. Thanks

[@kesubiz8900]

Me too Evan, I'm in the same boat. This shit sucks, but listening to Tim helps!

[@r-kellyspeesheets908]

@@kesubiz8900 listening to Tim is great, man is truly wise and I love his outlook on life.

[@Krygeryo]

@@r-kellyspeesheets908 Hey man. How are you doing?

[@pamelawilson4245]

Day 1

[@Secretary.of.Education]

I wasn't taking sobriety seriously. I was sporadically going to AA meetings than I stopped. For that month I stopped, I almost lost my job, wrecked my car, and almost lost my relationship with my girlfriend because I was turning into a vicious, angry drunk. But I've gotten a 2nd chance. I've been going to AA 5 days a week now, watching self healing videos, and am now 8 days sober. I never realized focusing on sobriety is like taking on a second job. Wish me luck

[@TimothyWard]

Good luck! You got this!

[@Leahmoonbeamflower]

How are you doing 10 months later? ❤

[@T3RR1_F41TH]

Day 1 for me and this feels like ughhhhhh 😭😭😭🤦🏽‍♀️ but I began getting super bad edema in my legs and feet now and it's painful I have to and this is so hard. I got to Day 5 and 6 before and went right back. Withdrawals suck 😕

[@hannahmerritt2399]

Thank you Tim. I’ve been sober almost a year and it’s still hard sometimes. You will save lives with these videos and I’m sure you already have. You really have no idea the amount of motivation you have given me to stay sober! You are truly a blessing for people struggling with addiction ❤️

[@TimothyWard]

Thank you so much for your kind words Hannah. I’m so glad that I can use the stories about my struggle to help other. Congrats on the almost year of sobriety!

[@theresahickey2794]

I am on day one. This video is very inspiring thank you 🙏💜

[@ontopp247]

Thanks for the encouragement! I actually just got through week 1. I am so proud of myself. There have been times in the past where I've stopped and started again. The longest I have gone without drinking was about 35 days. I will say that when I stop drinking I think to myself "It's not hard after all". I'm going to keep going though.

[@jackedkerouac4414]

Day 8 is when it gets tough for me. 7 days sounds like such a nice round number so I feel accomplished. Then that voice starts coming back. I call it my crime partner (think of all those movies where a criminal always wants to do one last job before leaving the game). That's the voice - "Come on one last 'job' then it's off to paradise" lol. Good stuff Timothy. Funny cus it's true

[@TimothyWard]

Haha! I like how you refer to your cravings as a 'crime partner '. That's a great description lol.

[@daviddurango9562]

I was about to run to the store for a bottle of wine, but after seeing a couple of your videos, I didn't. Ha ha ha...Sunday night just like you said. You totally nailed it for me. I never got in trouble for drinking, however I do have issues with depression where this self medicating ritual is keeping me from being all I can be. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@TimothyWard]

Glad my video could help David! You got this man, you can break that cycle of depression! #youCANquit

[@hellooutthere8956]

Yeah day 3 was a!ways tuff. Now I'm 7/8 years.

[@helenready1310]

'every show these days has drinking in it'. yup stay away from binge-watching that series featuring the 'charming drunk' always sitting in front of a gorgeous summer cocktail. novels too: (i'm a big book-reader for distraction) even to the point of featuring product placement so the author/publishers can pull in a few extra bucks. i've literally had to put one series (author) down and replace it with another, only to witness the acute relapse anxiety immediately melt away. this video is a godsend. i have looked and looked for an actual true accounting/breakdown of these first few days and found that the day three debacle was repeated numerous times over the course of as many weeks. thank you so much for your candid and entertaining narrative.

[@MargaritacPena]

Weekends are EXTREMELY HARD for me I agree 👍

[@graham974]

Very good advice. Do whatever you need to do to get through and don’t punish yourself

[@TimothyWard]

Exactly Graham!

[@elle0unit]

This was a really good pep talk. I wondered why day 2 was so hard. I am now 5 days sober and hoping to keep it that way, one day at a time.

[@TimothyWard]

Congratulations on the 5 days sober Elle 🎉🎉🎉

[@TheLazyBrook]

Day 5 and I needed this so thank you!

[@TimothyWard]

Congratulations on 5 days! You got this!!!

[@alabamagirl2725]

I'm on day 5. I can't sleep but feeling better. I'm thinking about my health and my family. People couldn't believe St Patrick's day was my first day and everyone is drinking.

[@emr1961]

Hey man. On day 5 here. Lockdown is helping me a bit for the Friday feeling. Your recount of day 1-4 is so spot on for me. Thanks for validating my feelings.

[@gwillis01]

Break through the resistance and the cravings to get to the better, brighter days ahead. Think about all the positive, productive things you can do with the renewed energy you will get from not drinking. Break on through to the other side.

[@dcc-randomstorieswithmel7424]

Cut down on my intake and it was amazing how many things I achieved,in a day,Jesus that was motivation enough

[@TheChrislondoner]

For me it’s Day 3 onwards; the real struggle begins. Thanks for sharing this with me. I’m not alone

[@stickaround7990]

same here mate. Its day 3 for me when the pains of sobriety kicks in, the reality that your feelings are no longer being sedated creates a real sense of emotional rawness. However, by days 5-6 i start to feel better. Back on day one now and just poured all remaining booze down the sink. Here we go again...

[@Weez2202]

“I didnt choose this. Its just the way I am.” Day 2 for me.

[@trustworthydan]

Day 4 for me, again... you still doing ok? Only asking because its a recent comment.

[@Weez2202]

@@trustworthydan Thanks for asking! Doing good. Sobriety is tough but making a big change is never easy.

[@keiraslife3740]

I am not an alcoholic or of age but i think this is so great you do videos like these as it will help people or are too scared to say it aloud :)

[@plusbonus1165]

Stay clean and you'll be ahead of the pack . Good job.

[@keiraslife3740]

@@plusbonus1165 thank you !!

[@KroyOfTheEmpire]

I'm on day 1 of being sober. It's like my 10th first day lol. I never saw a problem with my drug abuse until now. Definitely the first days are the hardest. Thank you for your video and your support!

[@KroyOfTheEmpire]

@Sejr had a relapse, but have been almost 2 months clean since the relapse,my goal is to never relapse again. Thank you for asking and for the support!

[@KroyOfTheEmpire]

@Sejr Thank you so much! And again, thank you for your support!

[@beckoninglight16]

Are you still sober?

[@meganrobinson1179]

Day 5 for me. Holy Moly it's hard .Day 1 & 2 were definitely the easiest. Thank you for the great advice and encouragement 😌

[@TimothyWard]

Keep going Megan!!!

[@actual_john_doe]

My go to activity for things to do when facing hard times. Go for a long walk. Walk somewhere where you otherwise wouldn't. Listen to some new music, see new roads, distance yourself from familiar things that could trigger you. This has worked well for me. Get it out of your system.

[@winterfreshification]

your so right about day 3. I have been going through a cycle recently where I am actively trying to become sober now. But I keep getting caught up on the third day. For the last 2 months ill make it a day or two then relapse for a day or two. Its driving me nuts and has become its own like schedule where now I'm drinking less cause of it cause ill drink every other day or every third day. But I want to be sober, I do not have the peace of that freedom and it makes me sad. I suppose all I can do is not quit quitting. This is the closest I've gotten to getting free in a while so I just don't want to lose this momentum.

[@kesubiz8900]

Tim I just finished Day 2 and this is helping me prepare for Day 3. I'm taking your advice!!

[@TimothyWard]

That's great Kesu! You are going to crush this first week! 👍👍

[@tylerclinton7028]

day 1 again, i like your channel its helping!

[@AlchemyofSwords]

Thanks for the honest and frank advice. Day 3 man... every time.

[@gwillis01]

Most cravings last fifteen minutes or less. It helps to do something completely immersive and distracting for fifteen or twenty minutes until the feeling passes.

[@paulasay455]

Its day 7 and im so mad at everything im thing about what people have said to me in the past that where crazy but like im just have this piss d off thing going on just mad

[@gwillis01]

@@paulasay455 Sounds like you need to distract yourself by doing some running or fast walking. As you move forward you can punch the air and mutter curses against those who have treated you badly.

[@paulasay455]

@@gwillis01 think you

[@paulasay455]

Thinks

[@tozguitar]

I'm gonna writethat down somewhere! Giving up the smokes was a lot easier than trying to give up the booze.

[@azrock235]

Very good motivation and information Tim! That’s so cool you are able to speak to so many and help them. When I stopped back in 1999, After awhile I made myself go to a bar and had the bartender put a drink straw in my plain soda so no one would try and get me to drink ( yes those people do exist ) It was actually fun to watch everyone else make fools of themselves like I used to. Then later that got old so I stopped going to bars after I found other interests.. Keep up the good work a Tim!! Be safe. Blessings.

[@plusbonus1165]

Did it get any easier over time or do you still battle the urges ?

[@azrock235]

@@plusbonus1165 yes, it certainly did. It wasn’t easy. Good luck to you! 👍🏼

[@whitneyhammock6610]

It's week 2 for me! I can push through the first week but once I get to week 2 it's like my body wants it. It's like I'm subconsciously saying ok it's been long enough, it's fine now.

[@misbhaven8148]

Please come to Cleveland??!!!💛 I need to meet you!!!🙌 I am the female version of you. Im so inspired by your honesty and courage. Totally motivated by your passion for positive change through these challenges. Guarentee we can find sober fun. You make me laugh so much 🤣 thanks for the best medicine

[@40ozbeerbellydude]

This is my fav sobriety video to date...honestly the truth here made my sobriety Playlist fr ..dont give up!

[@brianvalentine2557]

It took me losing my job and then 3 days later, I got a DUI right in front of my house. In fact, I had already gotten home and they had me come out to talk to 3 officer's and then I was cuffed up in front of my neighbors.

[@lyn9415]

You hit the “Monday” on the nail for the day to quit 😂 It shouldn’t be this funny but it’s so relatable.

[@emilyethier1092]

So far, day 1 was the hardest. I’m currently at nighttime on day 4, and today was probably the most emotional, but I also felt really happy when I woke up today. Happier than I’ve felt a long time. I’m excited to wake up tomorrow and do day 5.

[@joshuamontgomery2298]

You got this!

[@emilyethier1092]

@@joshuamontgomery2298 thank you!I’m officially on day 82!

[@joshuamontgomery2298]

@@emilyethier1092 Congrats! Almost at 90.

[@elijahdunmore7526]

THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING ANOTHER GREAT SOBRIETY VIDEO TIM I LOVE TO HEAR YOU SPEAK ON THIS TOPIC TIM YOU ARE NOT HARD ON US BUT YOUR KIND WORDS MAKE IT VERY VERY EASY TO ME THANKS AGAIN TIM YOU JUST DONT KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN IN MY SOBRIETY JOURNEY THANKS AGAIN MY BROTHER FOR SHARING ❤

[@dolphin7860]

Awesome video! Lately it’s been 2 weeks and then a binge. I’m one week in, but I am excited to make past two weeks!

[@TimothyWard]

You got this!

[@becks_bird]

Literally my first week of sobriety and damn you literally are like reading my mind!!! It’s a Friday night and I am home in bed @ 9:30. Tomorrow I am going for a walk with my friend during the day. Not going to be out and about at night.

[@DaddysGrl463]

My sister in law stopped by today, Day 3, with a bottle of wine and I said no thanks. 💃🏽

[@TimothyWard]

Stay strong!!!

[@SimplyNaturalBlack]

Hello Mr.Timothy and everyone else in the Chat ✌🏿💓This was a special and great video 👍🏿👍🏿,sending to my Brother who needs this....many Blessings to you on your journey .

[@elijahdunmore7526]

Love that you may have to visit Aunt Mae but that is the truth Tim Great encouragement I love it 👍👍👍

[@onbekendkanaaaaal]

It's very confronting how true this is, I usually last 2 days. Day 3 is where it goes wrong, each darn time... It feels like a reward kind of, thinking to just have one or two drinks, but always end up drinking more. Current job isn't helping either, I get stressed out so easily I need a drink (it's a vicious cycle). I really hope I get there some day, for my own health and wellbeing.

[@DigBawggy]

Best description of what I keep going through. Day three is out of control

[@MsLightbender]

Thanks Tim - I'm on Day 7 of sobriety. I'm weepy, emotional, and staying inside the house and working through this. It's better than pushing myself. I'm taking your advice - many thanks :)

[@TimothyWard]

Good luck Lynda!!!

[@MsLightbender]

@Timothy Ward My rescue dog turned 12 today, and of course, I'm weepy about that. Have cancelled 2 occasions where there will be alcohol. Day 8 halfway through. Thanks Tim

[@jahbax6094]

Yea I was sober for two years, but met a girl who I like a lot, but she like to drink n from there I went down hill

[@plusbonus1165]

I'm hearing you buddie !!

[@somnium5603]

Something bad happened the day before yesterday, I have a broken nose because I was thrown on the floor, there were blood everywhere. This made me quit for sure. My whole body is sore and bruised, I can't even exercise for a few days, I'm so damn frustrated with myself and everything. I do not want to live like this anymore. It's going to be hard, but seriously I have been hurt and bruised physically too many times and to add onto it mentally and emotionally being tired on all levels is just messing up my whole life! I have to get my life in order end of story. I hope everyone here joins me and get sober for good. Let's start enjoying life clearly. There will be so many things that come up that we didn't deal with the whole time being drunk, so just stay strong with me please. Your loved ones and friends should love the real you anyways.

[@TimothyWard]

Keep fighting, my friend! You can beat this!

[@tillman5079]

You nailed it man as far as the first week or two... its for sure a process its seems we always have to fall multiple times before we get up... failure breeds success thanks man... BTW love the hoodie!

[@TimothyWard]

Thanks Tillman! The hoodie was a $20 Amazon purchase. They actually have a lot of cool hoodies on there for cheap

[@liquefaith]

Great talk Timothy! Thanks for sharing!

[@mirouu13]

Thank you, nice video. I wanna be sober now. 😊

[@thikr11]

Wow on day 5, really appreciate the encouragement. I can do this,even tho today I feel like an emotional basket Case I can do this. And so can you!

[@coolbreez773]

I've way too often rewarded myself with a drink after 7 days sober ;(

[@snewton89]

Love your videos bud! Just ran across ya today! Be safe!

[@OliverSalzburg]

Thank you for making these videos. They really help

[@nickreno644]

Thank you Tim I needed that I will take your advice to the fullest extent thank you for your encouragement and I hope you continue on your wonderful journey and make the most of your wonderful life……. Nick

[@natmarie6450]

Brilliant! Thank you. I'm inspired by your videos. 😁

[@sarah-janecraig1393]

I absolutely love love love your videos, so funny and sooo true!! Keep doing these plsss they really help and are soo relatable 🙈

[@TimothyWard]

Thank you Sarah-Jane! I'm definitely going to keep making videos! I'm glad you enjoy them.

[@Krygeryo]

Thank you so much man. Saving this video.

[@Rasheeda81]

Thanks Tim. Your always right on time!!

[@TimothyWard]

👍👍👍

[@kazze7743]

Thanks man, needed to hear that. Lets do one more day

[@shaniecegullison]

❤️❤️❤️❤️💪💪💪I have my whys They are too big to ignore it anymore I have to do this!!!! I want to do this! God is giving me strength as well

[@abbyemma01]

Love it! Thanks for this video. I am at day 8!

[@ctwwtc8761]

7 days sober. Yeah day 3 has def been the hardest

[@LowKeyDee1620]

What’s helping me stay sober is exercise. If I don’t exercise I’m gonna drink. Problem is I notice that sometimes I just grab a drink out of pure boredom. In that moment I know I have to get moving and do something productive.

[@tyedup8884]

Thank you so much for what you do TIM!!!!

[@rnapol3266]

Amazing video, more plz !

[@atharris8]

Day 6 . I had to come back to this video for more research.

[@paulannebranson8230]

Agree! Need to take more trips!

[@ForTheSakeOfTheSongs]

Withdrawal sucks but the weeks after it are quite bad too (at least for me).

[@brucebanner5140]

Weekends are the hardest when all youre friends are out drinking and you get fomo

[@shaniecegullison]

Tomorrow morning when I wake up is day 1 again!!!

[@TimothyWard]

Good luck Shaniece! You go this!

[@shaniecegullison]

@@TimothyWard means a lot to hear that from someone Thank you very much!!!!😊😊😊made my day truly thank you

[@ricardodiaz6187]

I’m 3 weeks in. Only side effect is I’m super tired. Especially mid day.

[@TimothyWard]

Congrats and keep going Ricardo!

[@rowanfrancis9011]

I like this one , what about WEEK 2 🤣

[@victorjames3073]

a video on getting sober and the add that comes on is eating cannibis gels to get high

[@maryberon4193]

You're a great guy 🙂

[@TimothyWard]

Thank you Mary!

[@charleshopkins224]

POWERFUL

[@bethsellers1796]

thank you for this

[@devingibson3681]

Thanks Brotha !

[@casi_addictiveamour]

Thanks Tim

[@bigblue9484]

Day 3 now and thx for the help:)

[@TimothyWard]

You got this Big Blue!

[@melhawk1352]

Thanks!

[@melhawk1352]

Love your work.

[@larrytichenor3397]

thanks for the help

[@michaelhart5087]

6 days and nearly died from Withdrawals. never again.

[@dutchdragon443]

I been trying to get sober for 7 years I get two days sober I really wanna quit getting drunk and high am about a day In its getting to the point I need mentally need it not physically I just need be strong I really wanna sober up I hate trying to figure out everyday how am going get messed up any tips other than AA or rehab I need write a list why I need to get sober or pro or cons am going crazy Gl to everyone stay strong

[@StarKInvestor]

On Day 2....Christmas is coming and my whole family drinks...👀

[@7Supernova7]

Did you get through it?

[@jayblazer9750]

Hope you stayed strong. If not keep trying!

[@jeffsine8731]

Good talk ..been almost 3 months of not seeing drinking friends. How do I go out with them without making uncomfortable? or will they or I be bored ?

[@TimothyWard]

I had some friends Jeff that I was never really able to hang out with like I used to when I was drinking. I realized those were 'drinking friends' and not 'life friends'. But I had other friends that accepted I was sober and didn't have a problem doing things with me that didn't require drinking. I would explain the situation to your friends and see who is willing to work with you to stay friends

[@helenready1310]

day three trigger: that annoying friend who wants to talk on the phone for three hours.....about nothing. doesn't she get that i'm struggling? answer: 'nope'.

[@thankgod4bob]

the arsenist metaphor hahah, so true

[@paulannebranson8230]

Thanks 🙏

[@johnnybarrera9612]

What's your take on non alcoholic beer ? Do you think it's a good to drink it when you're craving alcohol?

[@TimothyWard]

Johnny, I refuse to give the alcohol companies any more of my hard earned money. Plus I think it's just a lesser version of the evil I'm trying to quit. For me personally, it was just better to leave beer alone completely.

[@plusbonus1165]

Go for it when your willpower is failing or your about to crumble . Eventually you can let it slide also. Do whatever works !!

[@trustworthydan]

Non alcoholic made me relapse one of the few times I have. It just makes me feel like I'm drinking and not getting drunk, and then I get mad and want real beer... it kind of sucks, but it kind of helps if you hang out with buddies that still drink, kind of makes you feel like you're part of it still.

[@nzisawambua4141]

@@trustworthydan so the joy/ idea of drinking is to get drunk?🤷..for what?

[@trustworthydan]

@@nzisawambua4141 if you're not getting a buzz youre wasting money. You could go out and drink soda or water if you want to waste money. I view everything as an investment. Is it worth the money? If you buy alcohol and don't get a buzz you've just flushed your money down the drain, on an unrelated note im going on a month sober now, and the money I've saved is worth it.

[@armettalandrum4942]

thank you

[@Dominatordan-dt6pc]

right real right

[@DaddysGrl463]

Today is Day 3 again. I went to get candy today.

[@tanyamiller6275]

I want save this video

[@codysmith6274]

Thanks man

[@paulannebranson8230]

I’m an introvert

[@rowanfrancis9011]

I couldn't stop drinking

[@rowanfrancis9011]

It's mental

[@gwillis01]

hello dude

[@Fender420]

👍👍