Want to Stop Drinking?! LISTEN TO THIS! (Dry January)

[@MsIniquity]

I’m 58 years old and drank daily for years. I drank to sleep at night. I drank to tolerate people. I drank to cope. I drank because it was better than being sober. In March of 2021 I decided to quit drinking because I felt my body finally starting to rebel from all the years of abuse. I actually sleep better now than I ever have. I still hate people though.

[@marcready6369]

Hate is another poison like alcohol. You might want to give that the flick too.

[@richardmorganwrites]

You might have a very sensitive constitution. Or this could just be really dry humor, which I can appreciate. Kudos to your journey.

[@Bayers2020]

I love people sooooo………..

[@robbiebanks9182]

Power to u elbow sir

[@spiritualsniper1010]

Lol I can relate....on my awakening journey I've realized something......love your neighbor as yourself.....thats a commandment I believe......if you loved yourself you would love your neighbor....let that sink in......

[@PriscillaLogan-by9ll]

Alcohol addiction actually destroyed my life. I started drinking alcohol since my teenage. Got addicted for over 17 years. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

[@smith23652]

YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@DebanckKim-rd6to]

I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.

[@AndrewLiam-lp5cj]

I was horrifically depressed since childhood. It was relentless. I assumed it would ultimately end me somehow. About twelve years ago I randomly accepted the offer from a friend of a few doses of mushrooms. I did them two consecutive nights alone. First night was pretty mild. The second night? Wow. I saw my depression from every angle, realized much. Next day: depression totally gone. Never came back, never coming back. It's like it's a forest far away I can remember, and could probably find again with enough effort, but it has zero impact on anything in my life or mind. They honestly saved my life and improved it immensely. I never did them again, either. I wish there was a good, organized way to administer them to people who would benefit from them.

[@Iiisslogan-co6np]

I love shrooms. Congrats on the 8 years, that's awesome! I'm clean 4 years now. Good luck.just micro dose and you won't trip. Same story just that mine is with fentanyl and anxiety. Mushrooms literally got me off my feet and turned my whole life around. I am currently a housing manager for a recovery program. I wouldn't have been able to do that shit without the help of psilocybin.

[@gefferystones2814]

He ships discreetly to your location. If you're worried about that. He has been my supplier for over a year now. No problems

[@stevespiers9120]

A wiser older man than me once told me "Sobriety delivers everything that alcohol promises".

[@mrglamper3668]

Like it, need to do it

[@Belfastboi]

Oh I love that Thankyou

[@terceljiminez1556]

Alcohol never promised me relief, but it gives me that. Sobriety also makes no promises.

[@joe1071]

Yo, this is true. I drank to cope, and I’ve been sober 4 years now. Facing myself and life has been the best choice I’ve ever made

[@scottcalhoun5524]

As long as a spiritual program is also included.

[@Chris-yu6ow]

Never thought I would stop drinking. Woke up one day and went "I'm sick of feeling like crap every morning. I like feeling healthy." Stopped drinking immediately. Had a few drinks a month later, woke up, and went "well this sucks." And that was the end of it. If I ever feel like a drink, my next thought is always "but I want to feel good tomorrow." And that's enough to make me not do it.

[@mareker]

I envy you. That's the single most important reason why I want to stop drinking, but it does not seem to be enough for me to make the switch.

[@miguelrobb5719]

@@marekeryou got this if you won’t it bad enough! I want to give my liver a rest and hydrate my skin. So I’m going dry for a whole month. It gets boring drinking at times anyway.

[@anniedeborahchinungo4434]

Exactly what happened to me. Got sick and tired of it.

[@chrissefiffipix6509]

Im one of Those people. Thank you for a great video

[@shawnlopez3496]

Same here man. I was drinking since I was 15 and lost two brothers to alcohol. Honestly, losing them didn’t change my mind for not drinking. I wish I could say I was that morally ambitious. I had a moment of clarity and went 8 months without drinking. Lost 30 pounds and got a promotion at work. Started drinking one night a week again and the hangover would last three days. I spent my weekend and half the week feeling like crap. I got sick of it and I’m a month sober again. I’ll go a while without drinking and see where my life goes.

[@dougalbutchy2596]

About 5 years ago I was forced to not drink alcohol for 4 days due to financial reasons at the time. Having done lots of it, most days (usually all day) for decades, it has to be said was extremely challenging: after day four I could of started where I left off, but instead I decided to go one more day, just to let myself know I could do it. That (unintentionally) has led to me being sober (1 day at a time) since 2016.. Best Wishes to all going for dry January 👍

[@TheUIATarot]

That’s amazing 😀😀

[@Rosesraspberries72]

Sweet Jesus, I wish I could do that with cigarettes

[@dougalbutchy2596]

It was in no way planned, but bizarrely worked for me. Gone right of the thought of it now.... Whatever works eh? :)

[@QzAMYQz]

Congrats!!👏

[@lindseythompson7352]

What an achievement!! Congratulations! The "one day at a time" technique is so simple, but I can see how it could be effective

[@rogerd.miller1095]

Step 1, "I was powerless over alcohol and my life had become unmanageable." At 75 years of age I walked into my first AA meeting. I had tried everything else and I was convinced I was going to drink myself to death. I had no confidence that AA would work, but I was out of cards to play. I'm six months sober and am returning to sanity. AA was the best thing that ever happened to me.

[@arymniak1]

If you can read - Allen Carr’s book Easyway to Control Alcohol will be a better use of your time than AA which has an abysmal 95% failure rate (their studies).

[@bonniemeads6056]

I applaud your decision and admire that you didn't give up on yourself. So there may be hope for me age 73. Drinking from age 13 and cannot list all I have suffered because of refusing to stop. Did get a 6 month AA coin back early 80's. After head injury early 80's told not to drink. 2023 still at it. Today I decide not to. But, I have said that too many times. Your message supports me. Thank goodness

[@rogerd.miller1095]

@@bonniemeads6056 Someone once said that each relapse puts us one step from quitting for good. Go back to AA. I have learned that quitting drinking was the easiest part. Restoring my sanity is taking a little longer. Best wishes on your journey.

[@thetruthk5138]

​@@arymniak1 All recovery programs have a abysmal success rate . Because people don't want to work hard sadly most want instant results without putting the effort in that's the sad reality. But going to the rooms for the last ten years has kept me sober when everything else I tried didn't work I shall be at my home group on Tuesday. " It works if you work it ".

[@SmokingKills1993]

​@@arymniak1 way to sh*t on someone's recovery.

[@tlynhen]

I did dry January once and got to 23 days. Started sobriety again on February 5th and this year I'll be 3 years sober from alcohol. Its possible. Life is so much more manageable. It was my life and best friend. I cant believe I hardly ever think about it anymore and it's so easy now. And I love boats :)

[@pointysidedown]

Congratulations on 3 years sober 👍

[@grainofsand4176]

Bravo!! Excellent job

[@elizabethbaban9048]

Awesome man!

[@FluffyBunny9002]

I'm soon to be 3 years sober on Jan. 20, but I think about it a lot, and I'm still battling temptation. Doesn't help I've worked in a bar the whole time, probably.

[@icantexplainmyfeetjuliecon3522]

ps the idea of weddings is enough to turn me to drink!!!

[@TheLindseyoxl]

I drink if I want to feel good, I drink IF I feel good, I drink if I'm bored, I drink if I want to be fun. I am an alcoholic and I'm now 19 days into dry January (hopefully more than just January) and I feel incredible. I am working out every day even though I broke my elbow terrible on NYE (thanks alcohol).. My energy and sleep levels are incredible. I just feel wonderful. I have cravings or think "oh Ill have a glass", but I remember that it is never just one glass and I have already gotten this far. It really is one day at a time. We can do this.

[@dannyrichardson8861]

Hey, this has come back on my feed in 2023… how are you getting on with it? I’ve failed and started again multiple times so no judgement here!

[@leannestedman7437]

Incredible! Keep going x

[@dallassukerkin6878]

It's that remembering it's never just one glass that is, I think, a pivotal moment in learning to deal with the whole problem. I don't get falling-down-unconscious drunk but I cannot recall the last time I managed to 'have just the one' so I have concluded that the only viable path for me is to try the none-at-all route to shake off my habituation.

[@Dbb27]

Watch Andrew Hubermans video. It’s long but after watching what alcohol does to your body I have no want to drink anything. I was either bored or hiding from myself.

[@renarettinger8523]

@@Dbb27 this video was definitely part of my decision. I watched the whole thing, I literally had no idea and I’ve been actively drinking for 25 years

[@markvincent6275]

"The world is a complicated place and without a spiritual dimension, I would say, an impossible place to inhabit." This is so spot on, thank you Russell!

[@haggisuk9952]

The world is a complicated enough place without adding spiritual bollox in the mix.

[@michaelanthony2425]

So true

[@k_j_n1242]

I feel pity for you friend 😢 Peace and Blessing to you ❤​@haggisuk9952

[@OdahMaeSojoco-xn6zh]

Im on my day 1 of soberity now. I know tomorrow will be a better one. Prayers for all of us who suffers from this.

[@Genymene]

Russell has a way of talking that makes me feel like we are friends even though we have never met. It's nice.

[@truthseeker12523]

@dickie molitsanti Did you not recieve enough love from your mom?

[@truthseeker12523]

@dickie molitsanti Well that explains why you seem to have no empathy with your comments. Sorry for your loss

[@thisisamandagoins]

He does, he is absolutely delightful.

[@gilbertcandco]

@@dickiemolitsanti2213 Silly boy.

[@garrygiordano4059]

11 minutes that can change your life forever if you’re looking for inspiration and motivation to cease drinking alcohol

[@dislikebutton1935]

I’ve recently realised that I cannot control my alcohol intake, I drink to blackout and turn into an absolute demon. I’m 10 days dry now and feel better for it. I now have to start rebuilding relationships that I have no conscious memory of damaging. That’s a hard one for people to understand. Alcohol is the only drug people question why you aren’t on it. Funny that. Well, maybe also the jab but that’s another conversation. Stop drinking for yourself and for the right reasons, and remind yourself daily of those reasons. Good luck and peace ✌️

[@Emkfry8020]

Alcohol is the only drug people question why you aren’t on it! Brilliant

[@towpottsfam7631]

Good luck. You can do it seriously, there's mire to you that the demon, you'll find it. Relax. You don't have to do anything

[@marca5883]

💚🌱

[@Rosesraspberries72]

My sister is like that…she drinks and the demon spews forth it’s nasty vile venom.. I’m sick of being the one she’s spews it all over..she has a deep deep hate for me, and I’ll not put up with it any longer..she’s hated me since small kids, and is just a nasty piece of work.. She’s 53 now, and has seen the destruction her drinking has caused, but still she continues and never once has she ever said sorry.. for how many years do I have to keep forgiving??? Anyway good luck to you buddy, it’s not called Demon water for nothing…chase that demon out and fill that void with love ❤️

[@martinecaouette4909]

There's that book from Allen Carr: "The easy way to quit alcohol". I have been sober for 1 1/2 year and reading that book solidify my stance against drinking again.

[@OfWodensFolk]

Already up to 3 weeks without a drop. 30 years of battering myself and now at 45, I've done my tokens.

[@rvz77]

How is your journey? I'm in the same boat. 25 years. Enough is enough.

[@waitwhatwhohuh]

I've been drinking daily for 20 years and for the past two years I've been really trying to get off alcohol. God willing I'll get there soon

[@garrygiordano4059]

After finding this video I completed a dry July. Still dry today and it’s December. 👍

[@michaelcampbell5175]

5th dry January for me!! Sober for 5+ years! God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. Gods will not mine be done.

[@birdie701]

Bravo for you Michael! 1st anniversary for me. I was awoken in Jan 2020 and alcohol was the first thing to go. Followed by meat, drugs and more. The road continues to narrow. Best wishes!

[@mikeb3315]

@@birdie701 brilliant... That's how it should be Coco! A clean body/home is a clean mind... Easier for the secret secretion to rise... The christ oil.

[@marca5883]

💚🌱👊

[@michaelcampbell5175]

@@birdie701 you know I was lucky enough to be sober during the pandemic or I would have probably destroyed myself or worse. Glad we were both able to come out of the pandemic sober and awake no matter how we came in or spent time during. 1 year is such a huge achievement! Think about that person you were 1 year ago and compare to now. For me now every year I can look back at the guy with one year and see this guy I am now and it’s a way better version of myself. That’s one of the beauties of sobriety, we can continue to learn and grow! Thank you for sharing this, made my night!

[@roys3769]

Amen!

[@hollywoodbb]

I’m 20 days sober now. Been drinking since 19 and I just made 28. Time to take control. I tried moderation, but could never control it fully. And every time I thought about quitting, I’d find a reason not to. Birthdays, holidays, etc. THEN I realized… there will ALWAYS be a “reason” to drink. There’s ALWAYS a holiday and a party. You have to learn to let that excuse go, and that’s the hard part. But 20 days in, I will say I feel AMAZING. It’s like I’ve emerged from a fog and an seeing the light again. More energy than I’ve had in so long. My mood is so elevated. I’m motivated beyond measure. I’m working out daily. I feel like my senses are heightened and I’ve unlocked another level to my being. I don’t think I’ll be going back.

[@TK76er]

Facing jail time due to my drinking, going away in possibly 6 months. Been trying to quit for the better part of 20 years. 18 days sober right now and watching videos like this every day and going to AA twice a week. Reading Allen Carr and Jason Vale. Working the 12 steps, working out, eating right, trying hard in my relationship and at my job... throwing everything I have at it. Sucks that it took an almost worst case scenario to make the change but change is needed. I try and tell myself I'll be better off for it.

[@k_j_n1242]

Good luck friend. ❤

[@studas2011]

37 years old, 2 years and 2 months sober now. You can do it too but you must want the change and keep trying until your neural pathways have been sufficiently altered enough to not be addicted. Each time you try you are working on this alteration. Believe in yourself and you will succeed.

[@RichAlderson]

15 years sober for me. One day at a time, there by the grace of god.

[@Dud2Stud]

I’m taking a year off. Not because I feel I was an alcoholic but was getting used to the weekend habit and realized I’m wasting time and health. Alcohol is really a stupid substance and not sure that I will ever put it in my body again.

[@billiehobbs8084]

I'm doing dry January after coming out of rehab for opiates in November. Xxxx

[@variniasowden349]

I listen and cry, am on the road to recovery. Thank you Russell .

[@shawnmclean7932]

You can do it. Commit.

[@jestemjestem8894]

I'm alcoholic too, 8 years clean for now. I love U RB. Thanks for your job.

[@stephaniefarnan2085]

I was sober for 8 years , the beat years of my life. I had one glass of wine and spiraled onward! Now I can’t seem to even get a day under my belt. Russell you actually get it. The people that can stop drinking for a while, I envy them. I want to be sober again, thank you for what you are doing! It helps !

[@michaelcraig2450]

I relapsed after 10 years which of course resulted in overwhelming regret. I was aware that I was never happier than when I was sober, yet I continued to drink. Of course it all results in physical, emotional, etc. disaster, but now I have three years sobriety. It all started with “just don’t drink today.” You can do it and I pray you will….

[@Nicnac13]

Hey Steph you can do this xx one day at a time

[@JillianFischer1]

I also relapsed after 10 years of sobriety. I used to say I was never happier than when I was sober…but finally had to admit, if I was so happy, why did that first drink after 10 years feel like such relief? I was kidding myself. I needed a real spiritual solution. Now I’ve got 13 years & it’s completely different than the first time in sobriety. Getting honest with myself is often difficult, almost impossible. But it’s my only hope. Good luck to you!

[@stephaniefarnan2085]

@@michaelcraig2450 I started AA and I'm at 3 days sobar. Thank you for your prayers!! It helps.

[@rayddonovan2608]

Good luck to you. I just started dry Jan and have 9 days so far but think about the drink all the time…

[@PaulTraceydog]

43 years doing excess alcohol and drugs. started counselling mar 2021, and now as of 1st jan i am teetotal and no more drugs, maybe dmt... will get to see you in manchester. I am on the spiritual path and i believe meditation, and counselling has helped me feel confident going forward. love life. x

[@PaulTraceydog]

and i am having Kambo tomorrow. 43 years of toxins coming up, ha.

[@Rosesraspberries72]

Well done you 👍❤️💥

[@PaulTraceydog]

@Big Boi oh yeah, and a little crazy, but, bored with it all now. higher consciousness is my journey now.

[@christophergriffith3420]

"Is drinking fulfilling a role that ought be fulfilled elsewhere....." Well said good Sir!!

[@DrBrunoRecipes]

Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻

[@dawnhollified2482]

Right back at you from Wales🙏💗🌎

[@sarahfinch5051]

I haven't had a drink in almost 4 years and it's the best choice I ever made

[@JK-bx5fg]

2023. God please let it be my year. I’m done. I quit. Hopefully forever. Edit to add: thank you Russell. You are a champion for people like me.

[@visam28]

Me too!

[@gadevanggag]

You can do it!

[@genuinsanity]

As you age alcohol gets WORSE....I quit . I don't have a mirror in the house . I was aghast when I saw myself in public restroom mirror , After 2 weeks I LOOK 10 YEARS YOUNGER !

[@lisaholtzclaw4947]

My personal experience is that when I was saying, "what about on" such and such event, I wasn't really ready for sobriety. It definitely took hitting my rock bottom, but am now part of the "NO MATTER WHAT!" club. It's one day( minute, second) at a time most days. 6 months sober of drugs and alcohol may not seem like much, but a personal accomplishment for me.

[@shan4145]

That is a lot ! So happy for you ! Keep going ! Baby steps forward .

[@rogerd.miller1095]

Six months is a huge accomplishment. Congratulations.

[@1492tomato]

The best definition of addiction I've ever heard came from Wayne Dyer: "Addiction is not being able to get enough of what you don't need."

[@renarettinger8523]

Thank you for your advice. I’m 31 days clear after drinking for 25 years. 2020 was the year I decided to become a full blown vodka and Sauvignon blanc alcoholic in denial. Lol. I don’t think anyone actively mentally sets out on this path of insanity . Over the past several years I’ve tried so many tricks to try to keep alcohol in my storyline without “feeling” so bad about it. Literally lying to myself. I’m 50 and had so many mornings of shame, I couldn’t remember shit and my partner would tell me it’s ok, don’t be so hard on yourself , you go to work and work hard (we’ve had more than our fair share of truly bad stuff happen that we still haven’t really processed) several unique wake up calls happened in February, nightly high blood pressure around 5pm, a colleague asked me about rosacea, unreasonable joint pain, google searches, I had to buy a formal dress for a wedding so honesty about fatness settled in (and what type of fat was this, and what are the medical implications) and so many more things. I’m hoping to heal the damage I’ve done physically and emotionally.

[@billquinsey2401]

March 23 1995 at 37 years of age I had to say the hardest three words, I need help. I’ve been clean & sober one day at a time since with the help of a 12 step program 🙏❤️👍

[@Intercaust]

Thank you Russel for speaking on this. Thanks to you and Dr. Peterson I have 40 months sober. God bless you.

[@markgauld9260]

My body and mind are collapsing under the weight of alcohol. I’ve lost family and friends through alcohol abuse; and I’ve abstained for long periods, but always find an excuse to get back on it. This video has truly given me the belief to permanently quit. Thanks Russell 👌💪🤗❤️🙏

[@joselito456]

Damm I'm on the same shit

[@olly6675]

How are you getting on ?

[@cathyshuter417]

Maybe not thinking/ worrying about tomorrow is good for us all.

[@AnnaBaaanana]

Two weeks sober with the intention to never go back. That's great advice to not look at future scenarios and think "what it". Right now, you're not doing it. And the next day. And the next day. Same technique helped to stopped smoking.

[@olympiamonreal6453]

Good morning everyone. Have a wonderful day

[@julieburke4238]

This was such a wonderful video. Im almost 90 days. I dont want to ever drink again.

[@royharper2003]

do you have an Onlyfans?

[@rann5208]

I'm 29 years old, and I've known since my early youth that alcohol doesn't suit me. These days, I don't drink too frequently because I genuinely dislike the aftermath - the hangovers and cringe-worthy stories. Yet, somehow, things still manage to get out of control. I become aggressive, putting both others and myself in jeopardy. The most recent time I stumbled was after a period of abstaining for around 6 to 7 months. I was on vacation with a couple of friends, and the excitement got the best of me. I convinced myself that it was okay and that I'd get back on track once I returned home. However, it spiraled out of control again on the very first night. From then on, I stuck to just Mojitos and Aperols for the rest of the vacation, which seemed to work well. The lesson I took from this experience was that I thought I had learned to "control" my drinking. I believed I had sorted out which types of alcohol I could handle and which ones to avoid. My intention was to stick to lighter alcoholic beverages. It's been about a year since that vacation, yet within the past five months, I've faced two significant setbacks, with the most recent incident almost having dire consequences. I genuinely want to quit, and hopefully, I've finally realized that alcohol simply doesn't suit me. I'm actively exploring ways and strategies to handle this situation. I Wish eweryone here the best !

[@delilahevers4937]

My inner guidance has been telling me to stop smoking weed for a while now, and ive shrugged it off for weeks, but this must be my final sign to pay attention.

[@marca5883]

💚🌱

[@sunflowerpatriot3513]

Six years sober now, I quit on 1/1/2016 lost weight and have more energy and healthier than I was in my 20s I am in my 50s now. Thank you Russell for all that you do.

[@benstiller14]

I completed dry January and had the best month of my life that I can remember in years. A week into February I’ve had a couple hangovers, drank every day since, blacked out and have fought with my wife. I am scared but think I will be making it official that I cannot have a good relationship with alcohol and have to eliminate it out of my life permanently. Thank you Russell.

[@Personligapersson]

The seriousness of the world sobered me up. I was a bit obsessed before with drinkin and smoking. I guess finding a purpose was helpful to. I started to engage in changing things for the better. Its kind of nice to be sober too.

[@Personligapersson]

@@dickiemolitsanti2213 I dont agree. Every time I have one I regret it, and not because of any moral aspect. My kidneys have had a bit too much to, so it kind of hurts. I used to love it though, so I am glad it gives you pleasure 🍻

[@codeyal-hammad3018]

13 months clean & sober one day at a time🙏🏽

[@stevespiers9120]

My mum, who died at 52 from alcoholism always did a Dry January to 'give her liver a rest'. She knew the damage alcohol was doing to her, yet she carried on. My whole family has struggled with addiction, alcohol, cocaine, heroin. I quit all substance use on Boxing Day, I was a binger rather than an addict though, and haven't been tempted in the slightest, I just got sick of it all.

[@dismasmagfionnghaile5030]

Dead on SteveO, considerd my self a binger rather than addict as well. Did many a Dry January and gone months with out drinking just because I was to busy, but binging got bad over Covid. Now I'm just sick of it as well.

[@roBEAN444]

I’m sorry about your mom ❤ My ex husband passed away in July at 41 of alcoholism. It’s a killer

[@melissarenick3598]

4 years sober and I did it one day at a time! Yes! Thinking if forever didn’t work, I had to say, “Today I’m not drinking..” perfect advice

[@justpyrite591]

I drink a little to take the edge off of the difficulty of life. I, after all these years of practice, couldn't drink more than 2 beers. There is no way I could go without something for a month. Stopping drinking won't fix my sadness about how broken the world is. But you, Russell, are an inspiration and a beautiful soul, so cheers!

[@davideldred.campingwilder6481]

I'll drink to that!

[@charliedillon1400]

You don't have a drinking problem. Many don't. Some do.

[@jamiestwrt]

Drinking actually makes life unnecessarily difficult in my experience.

[@bushpig6837]

A book called This Naked Mind by Annie Grace helped me quit drinking without feeling liked i was missing anything. I download it on audible for free.

[@maxxblackstar3068]

On my spiritual journey, have been free from heroin for 2 months after 15years of chaos through addiction, I am going dry for January, total abstinence I now understand is the only way I'm going to survive, slowly walking out of the dark valley up into the sunshine.. I wish all of you on your journey, the strength to reach your destination..! One love!

[@lilredford5]

Been sober almost three years one day at a time glory be to God! Please be sure to pass on that if someone is a chronic alcoholic to NOT try this without medical assistance. Thank you for all you do hope to meet some day! God bless Russell!!

[@djkmarie]

With every year that passes my desire to go alcohol free becomes stronger....I'm in my late 30s now and grew up seeing the ugly side that alcohol brought out in my Mum. She became nasty, aggressive, violent, literally like a devil had gotten into her. Her Mum was also for a period an Alcoholic, although fortunately she did manage to stop drinking altogether. I remember being at my Nans house at 7yrs old seeing her go out to the greenhouse & drink vodka straight from a bottle hidden in a bin there. I remember watching on feeling 'this looks very sad'. My Irish Father I would say is a functioning alcoholic, he's always been a social character, worked hard, a happy drinker, but still avoiding his own pain nonetheless. He has periods where he'll call me like its normal to say 'I'm havin a break off the booze, I havent had a drink for a week' or a month, or a year at one time. I praise him but feel a sadness that this is a struggle for him. I first drank cider & 20/20 at the park as a teenager, everyone did, then it was in pubs & Over18s nightclubs we shouldnt have been in at only 15yrs old! My adolescent issues being numbed by alcohol was my first chapter in an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. Class A drugs (Ecstacy & Cocaine) then came into play with the clubbing scene. In my 20s I was aware not to use alcohol to numb emotion so I drank just socially but often, all weekend every weekend, it was always way too much but seemed fun at the time. Waking up with blackouts, completely not remembering what happened the night before would be a regular occurrence & laughed off as normal as everyone was doing it. Sometimes I'd wake up without my coat, phone, whole handbag & a few times in a bed in a house I had no idea where I was...what a terribly sad state. It makes me feel nauseas thinking back & regretting some of the things that did happen due to the intoxicated state I was in. I apologise to my younger self for that self-neglect. Alcohol for me leads me to other unhealthy behaviours, I smoke non stop when I drink, I might accept that so called 'cheeky line' of coke when I drink, I eat unhealthy food when I'm drunk, I have engaged in sexual behaviour that I would never have done if not intoxicated, I crave unhealthy food the next day, I waste a day of my life in bed or on the sofa watching mind numbing reality shite TV to avoid the irrational fear & paranoia going on in my mind. Horrible waves of panic & doom about those I love dying, the real feelings of loss, its horrendous! In my 30s my spiritual interest & connection increased dramatically & my alcohol consumption has become less & less.......I'm simply not interested in being in that altered out of control state anymore, I want to feel present & connected always. The last few years I've gone alcohol free from 1st January to my birthday in May,. I've found the social pressure from those meant to be in your inner circle, those who are meant to want the best for you is astonishingly unsupportive & told things like 'Come on dont be boring', or 'Go on have a glass its your birthday' or "Come on its Christmas" que bubbles to celebrate. It's as if you can't celebrate life without alcohol being present. I want to smash through that feeling. In my heart I know I dont want to celebrate this way anymore. My last birthday I avoided this situation by arranging a birthday lunch at a healthy restaurant specialising in freshly made juices. I've found people are more accepting & push you less to drink when its a daytime event. So with all that said I'm calling 2022 "The Year of You" . This year I'm committing to going Alcohol Free for the whole year, and potentially for the rest of my life......it is time 🌸

[@Rosesraspberries72]

Girl, you just told my story..I’m 49 now and certainly don’t drink to get smashed, but still enjoy a few quiet drinks at home in my own company.. But I can’t do the hangovers anymore, it’s just not worth it..The last time I got smashed was about 4 months ago..went on a little holiday and drank nearly a 1 Ltr bottle of bourbon to myself…. Needless to say the 8 hour drive back home the next day was so fucking horrible, luckily my mate was driving, cause I was a absolute mess, and was crying that I was gonna die, hating myself that I’ll leave my kids without their mum…The beating ones self up is so bloody horrid…I just wanna be a clean lady, and live the life of the healthy woman I envision myself to be..But I got 3 devils..pot, smokes and alcohol..cigarettes are the biggest problem, if I could give them up, I could do anything in this world 🌟♥️🌟 EDIT…. I forgot to add that my one and only sibling ( my sister ) sounds like your mother… we have only just started talking again after a 2 year silence, because of her drinking, then low and behold she rings me today full of piss and bad manners with the same shit she’s done for years… you can literally sit opposite her, and then all of a sudden in the blink of the eye, out pops the devil that comes forth and spews it’s deadly toxins…I can’t do her no more while she’s drinking, I’ll not put up with that behaviour, for I can’t keep my vibration high when she spews forth her venom. Shame, cause sober she’s not a bad person, but I’ve never known anyone in my whole entire life that is as full of anger and bitterness as her.

[@phil4162]

Thank you for being so honest. It helps tremendously to know that others have overcome their struggles and emerged into a different place.

[@anniewhitmore7627]

What a brave and honest account of your life. Sincerely wish you achieve your goal and sending you all best wishes during 2022 and "The Year of You" x

[@Williamstanway]

This was more helpful than you realise

[@djkmarie]

@@Williamstanway I'm glad my story helped you in someway 😊

[@outboundterrain6454]

I’m one of those people who can’t drink at all, dry January means nothing to me…a dry lifetime is the only option for me…thx for the vid R…

[@BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm]

I literally turned on KZbin to find something to help my wife make it through the day without any wine. God works in mysterious ways. I'm coming up on 8 years without drinking or taking opiates. I'm so glad you reminded me one day at a time. I have a few medications I want to get off of and I feel like it's impossible. You have renewed my faith in God and the power that can come from One Day at a Time. Thank you Russell. 🙏

[@richwilkinscentral]

Stopped on Jan 2nd. I didn't know I could just "get out of bed". I thought it was always going to be me rolling, dragging and scooting. I'm digging it!!

[@steveqwert]

Im coming up to 4 months sober. Im 43 this year and ive been drinking since i was 17. To feel our feelings makes us feel alive. Its so hard in this current world to connect spiritually but for me its impossiblke to connect with a permanent hangover. I do find social things that involve booze, the pub, dinner out etc quite boring at the moment, id rather snuggle at home. I think its really important to do what i feel comfortable doing at the moment. Im so glad im doing this though. I want more for my life. Good luck everyone with this issue

[@marca5883]

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[@Rosesraspberries72]

Well done you, you have inspired me, and I think you’ll find that most people who are awakening tend to seek out their own company. For it’s the going within when we find the love we are always trying to fill with other shit..

[@steveqwert]

@@Rosesraspberries72 what a lovely comment. Thank you. And yes if you do not go within you go without. Xx

[@rubykelley5581]

6 months sober. Alcohol is a symptom of the problem. I wanted to quit for a long time and, it wasn't until I got professional help and joined AA, that I finally understood......I can not drink. Ever. I have to work on the issues that make me feel like drinking is the solution to my problems. If you're trying to quit, and can't, go to an AA meeting. You can't do it alone. The opposite of addiction is connection.

[@stefaniamanzella5624]

Dear Russell, I just turned 60 January 2nd….. I am trying to quit drinking and smoking, vaping at the same time. Very difficult indeed, however, the hardest part of all is living with a narcissistic husband for 41 yrs. He belittles me as I drink, or smoke and belittles as I try to stop. I need a support system, as I rely on GOD. Thank you for your insights. I do appreciate you.❤

[@DanKennedy_1]

Was a heavy drinker for years in my early 20s and November 28th 2017 completely surrendered and had a spiritual awaking, complete ego death. 5 years sober from that day on.

[@geomalwag]

I feel like my Higher Power brought this to my attention at exactly the right moment. 🙏

[@BuilderTactics]

The concept of taking one day at a time is perhaps the best advice I ever received. 5 years from now is indeed an abstract concept. Thanks Russell.

[@chinndogg393]

Your influence in helping me stop smoking weed has been astronomical - the one day at a time idea being the most beneficial. When I hear you speak in your audiobooks and videos I sometimes trip out thinking are you even real or just a projection of my unconscious communicating truths I had misplaced in the muddled up mess in my mind. Thank you Russell. I wish I had the linguistic capabilities as you to describe how grateful I am for you 🙏

[@AC-jg5ok]

This is a thought I have had many times. Although - I was using LSD when having these thoughts. 💭 Russell IS us... He is you - you are me - I am you. He's our consciousness incarnate. Isn't it a BEAUTY? 😍 Out minds projected judeo Christian Christlike look alikes to amplify the message of LOVE.

[@marca5883]

Good luck👊💚🌱

[@offwiththefairiesforever2373]

Awwww xx

[@FluffyBunny9002]

I am almost 3 years sober from alcohol but I never did quit weed, but then again I don't do it a lot and even when I do, I don't know why I do, because most the time being high is NOT pleasant for me. Lol.

[@Rosesraspberries72]

@@FluffyBunny9002 same with the pot..

[@alexnaismith9979]

After a very wet January I decided on the 31st to go dry for February even although my 65th birthday is in that month. Today I am 40plus days without drinking. My target is 90 days dry . At that day, I will evaluate how I have changed, mentally and physically. Who knows I may even go for longer.

[@whacksta]

This saved my life and family. Thankyou Russell. “I am not going to drink today” Forever grateful to have heard these words.

[@Success4u247]

I am into my 40 th year. I stopped drinking 1983 , in the early stage’s of Alcoholism. Best thing I ever did. I don’t take any mood altering chemicals at all ..

[@lindacarlton3154]

By God's grace and the Power of a 12-step program I'll have 4 years sober from alcohol as well as clean from all medications on 1/19/2018. I'm amazed! I watched my only child take his life 8 years ago. I didn't think it possible to live truly free! No anti-depressants either. I've always relied on "Something" all my life. Life truly is beautiful and I'm grateful I have found a spiritual way to live. Thank you for your meditation videos, they sure have enriched my program. ❤🙏❤🙏

[@Rosesraspberries72]

How so very inspirational you are, well done to you and thank you for sharing 🌟❤️🌟✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

[@suephillips432]

I'm coming up for 3 months without drinking. I'm the kind of drinker who doesn't drink all that often (maybe once every 2/3 wks) but when I do, I always take it too far then wake up anxious and depressed. The last time was the worst ever and I'm scared of feeling that way again. The hardest part for me is that people are so disappointed I'm not drinking, I swear I could punch the next person who says "just have a few" the people who can "just have a few" can't seem to understand that for some that's impossible. Then after encouraging you to "just have a few" look down their nose at you because you didn't stop at a few. 🙈 I'm here because temptation is creeping in. 😰 The one day at a time/ one social event at a time sounds like the best method for me, and to keep reminders around of why I'm choosing not to drink. Good luck to everyone on this journey! 💪❤

[@cheryljamieson1953]

sounds so familiar i have made an absolute mess of my life due to alcohol i am now realising i am an alcoholic and need to address this i have looked at AA meetings and just the shame i feel is all consuming

[@JaneDoe-ft8sz]

Ozzy Osbourne has this way of saying "no thank you" which is polite but also dismissive at the same time. Try that. And don't say it more than once. If they egg you on again about "having just a few" Simply walk away if you can. If you can't, ignore them until they drop it and treat you with the respect you deserve.

[@suephillips432]

@@JaneDoe-ft8sz thanks 🙂 106 days and counting

[@lukewhitecloud8240]

Thank you, Russel. I travel for business. All over the world. Right now I am in Dublin and having a dry January. I realize that I drink on the road because I am lonely. I don't think I understood how lonely I really was. So, this is a good learning opportunity.

[@realcapers]

Went from alcoholic to a moderate cannabis user. My life has completely changed for the better. I haven't drank in 1 year but smoke cannabis or ingest 3 to 4 times a month. Not saying everyone should do it. But it worked for me!

[@arleydial1124]

By the grace of God I have 15 years sober. Now I’m (finally) trying to give up tobacco. I’m once again faced with the ferocious battle against chemical dependency (albeit against a slightly different foe). Thank you for reminding me of the weapons and tools I learned when I first started this spiritual journey a decade and a half ago. God be with you, brother.

[@retrobluemusic]

trying my best to go dry now! this past year i don’t remember pretty much all my weekends, even slept on a park bench one night and my liver still hurts. wish me luck!

[@SashyGryphyth]

I know exactly why I'm addicted to coffee. It might be physiological now, but that's not how it started, so I agree with everything you've said. It reminds me of my most loving relations. I won't be doing dry January, not for coffee anyway. I rarely ever drink alcohol so it might just happen to be dry for that, not intentional, but even when I have alcohol the smell is big in triggering memories. I don't crave inebriation so much these days, I mostly enjoy the good memories and I can stay with the same glass for hours just for the smell. Certain different ones have very specific memories that come through so clearly. Times of fun, friendship, falling in love and just trying to think a way to express it. In more negative times inebriation was sought to say what sober couldn't say. Blocks of expression had been a painful ordeal, and it blocked my creativity too, so my very sense of self was crumbling in toxicity of those situations. I was being ruled, and not kindly. I'm a lot healthier when free to be me. For others I know, I know someone who died from alcoholism he used to self treat bipolar. It doesn't really work, and he kept drinking all the family money and feeling awful about his sense of self worth. Even when he drunk so much to go to hospital they mostly took him in to tap his rare blood type, they didn't care his blood was drunk. Many times hospitals will refuse alcoholics entry even into Emergency. What does someone have if they don't have wellbeing? He lost his family, money, any wellbeing he had left, got early death in a very unpleasant way and I have no intention of going through that, and wish I could have better known the real him underneath it all. I've been told he had been good at maths when sober, and liked to find stones out in nature, and emboss copper plates. He was smart, creative, and enjoyed nature's wonders, but I never got to meet him. Someone else I know is still alive and suffers just as much. Another man that seems to have forgotten the wonders of his soul under the pain. At least his wonders I've had the pleasure to meet. Incredibly creative, imaginative, verbatious, funny, curious, thoughtful, and at times delightfully eccentric. I've loved him a long time too, but he's also buried under a long term toxicity that he hasn't felt confident about living without. He deserves better than that pain, but I can't choose that for him, he needs the freedom. I don't want him to go through what I know this can lead to though. I think in some ways he needs to feel safe. I don't feel any sense of blame for these people. It's not judgement. I've observed, I've cared, and ultimately I don't find there's much I can do. It was so much better when we could just go on some adventure together, go exploring nature, play in the sun, go swimming, dance for no reason, tell each other silly stories, invent some whatchamacallits, leave little nature sculptures for passersby to find, and just be. That was always better. I still love these. I still love them.

[@marthamdiaz5837]

19 weeks sober today 😌🙏 on a journey of healing from childhood traumas & learning how to cope with CPTSD

[@marthamdiaz5837]

@@user-wq7rq4dx2t still sober & healing 🙏

[@leiac98]

You've made some very good points!! I'm doing dry January, I'm not a heavy drinker but want to go longer than a week without it... It's day nine so I'm on my way and enjoying it

[@AllanDavisArt]

Lucy helped me inadvertently recover from my 15 year unnoticed binge addiction. Only had to see her once. She was 25 when she helped me.

[@danettem614]

Been cutting down on my drinking and was just thinking after I left a bar I performed in last night that had these really cheap, mega large beers that I need to take it a day at a time. Then I see this video in my feed affirming that I should more deeply assess my need to drink. Was just planning on taking 6 months off so that I can write and dive deeper into my creativity. Not drinking affords me time, energy and more money to invest in myself. Plus I want to go deeper in a spiritual way and find that alcohol would interfere. I really enjoy meditation and journaling. That's been my replacement it seems for drinking beer. I feel clearer but also I feel all of my emotions and recognize what is behind my desire to drink: Avoidance. I have been an avoidant CPTSD person for long enough. The real work is now. Thank you for doing this video. Its very affirming in that the best approach to abstaining is the one-day-at-a-time approach. It worked last night 🌙 Love your message, Russell ❤

[@Rosesraspberries72]

Beautiful 🌟♥️🌟 You literally just put into words and produced the key to me…AVOIDANCE is what I do..I don’t have so much of a alcohol addiction, it’s the cigarettes that hold me in their vice..Oh how super human I’d feel if I could break that habit..Thank you it was a lovely kick up the but reminder, and yes the time is NOW more than ever..I want to break free of all the things the matrix offered..

[@SoberinSeven]

Just had my SIXTH sober festive season and quitting booze was the best thing I ever did!

[@hatthawattha]

Haha, we call it ”dropless january” (tipaton tammikuu) in Finland. I skipped it and just went straight to ”I only drink the welcome drink in such as weddings etc.” Finland is full of drunks and more and more young people are skipping alcohol entirely.

[@YakAngling]

I've battled drinking from the age of 25 to 45 because I found myself living for the weekends and not happy with my choice of work carrier. I would drink through the week to cope with life and binge drink with friends on weekends when possible. At 45 I emotionally knew I was failing in life by my choices and actions from alcohol. At 47 I found my passion for the outdoors to be more true to myself, so I started a tube channel for fishing and camping. I am happy to say that I found myself before loosing everything I had embracing me like my wife and kids to the true friends that were not abusers. I can stay sober for weeks now and choose when and how much I want to drink if I choose to with friends. Life really begins when you understand!

[@mjgarak115]

I went a few days sober then yesterday fell off just to feel good. Spent too much wound up drinking like 12 beers and now I am hungover and sick. I am getting sober longer. He is right though. I used food and sex instead. I almost made it through yesterday though. I feel like I now accept that drinking is no longer fun.

[@randomness8819]

Keep going you can do this!!!

[@mjgarak115]

@@randomness8819 Still going and it gets easier every day. I realized I have other issues the drinking was covering up.

[@randomness8819]

@@mjgarak115 That realization is the evidence that you are well ur way to true freedom from that vice. I'm proud of you and inspired by you! Whoever you are, know that, there is a person out there genuinely rooting and praying for you.🤗

[@Rockyrockslost]

You're not an alcoholic forever, or you'll be sick always, take it as a decision and Don't give too much of power to alcohol than it deserves, forcing yourself to be sober will eventually lead you to drinking in binge later, instead just look into it with a perspective of where alcohol is in your life... Change with xperience and its okay to fall and get back up again.

[@mjgarak115]

@@Rockyrockslost Thanks guys, it helps that people care.

[@thecreativeself8754]

Sobriety through the 12 step program....I am now 11 years sober and not thinking each day "today I won't drink " the 12 step program if done thoroughly will remove the obsession to drink. That's the miracle. Then when restored to sanity around alcohol you have a chance at staying alive and a chance to work through the stuff/ emotional trauma which u are running from through intoxication. The "path" or "journey" is one of healing, acceptance, surrendering your will which is "your way of dealing with life and discomfort" also known as ego. Surrendering ego is the spiritual aspect and requires trust in the unknown. Then one can start to self discover and heal the psychic split which is the separation from your "true" self also known as God. You are what u are looking for but not you as an ego. Blessings to u beautiful ones ❤

[@johntylerlewis]

I'm so glad you are broadcasting the crucial question of why people actually use alcohol (to escape, fill a void, etc.). I believe this is important to answer, so that we can seek out ways to meet those needs. But, it is also important to point out that alcohol doesn't ever really meet those needs. No addiction meets the need it claims to satisfy, that's why we have to keep coming back.

[@moonshynegirl172]

I've been fortunate to never have had an issue with drugs or alcohol. Maybe because my father and sister had serious issues with those. However, my problems lie with compulsive shopping and overeating. Now at 60 I am 100lbs overweight and seriously in debt. I am having a no spend January (+February...December), except for mandatory monthly bills. I am also relearning how to eat and move the best way for my body.

[@WildAlchemicalSpirit]

This is my fourth year not drinking. I actually never had a drinking problem but I know so many people who do. I lived with some and I saw how horribly they were destroying their bodies. It was *really* sad. So I just stopped. I kinda freaked out I guess. I still use alcohol to make herbal tinctures, but that's it. You know what I noticed? I haven't gotten sick in the entire time since I stopped. No colds, no flus, nothing. ✨

[@IIXxx_juliet_xxXII]

My dad used to drink listerine if he couldn’t get “booze”. Blessings he “got over” that addiction- but has moved onto a Higher Realm due to heart problems directly related to alcoholism.

[@WildAlchemicalSpirit]

@@dickiemolitsanti2213 lol 🤣 I definitely *do not* need alcohol to be interesting. You don't know me, so you have no clue, but people who do know that. Besides, I enjoy psychedelics a lot more.

[@mikeb3315]

My father died at 44 due to alcohol poison, and my brother died at 33!.. I've never had a drink or drug problem, but I chose not to drink about 2 years ago, and never will. In till someone close to you dies then you'll never understand! Alcohol kills the consciousness, so most people wouldn't know any different! The walking dead.

[@WildAlchemicalSpirit]

@@IIXxx_juliet_xxXII I'm so sorry for your loss. That's really difficult. Alcohol is very dangerous. My dad is an alcoholic, too, so I understand how painful it can be to see someone you love struggling with it. My heart goes out to you. 🙏💖

[@IIXxx_juliet_xxXII]

@@WildAlchemicalSpirit 💓🙏💓

[@CapnSaf]

I just got my first white chip yesterday at my first ever meeting. It’s hard to imagine never drinking again and that makes me sad. But I’m tired of being so tired and try to find happiness through alcohol. I am going to a meeting every day for 90 days and I’ll work to conquer one day at a time. Thanks for this video Russel

[@SparkleAndFade33]

I nearly had 5 years clean but I’ve been having a hard time since my mom died in August. I always look forward to these videos. Thank you Russell

[@allisonfunderburk1114]

Thank you Russell 💜 I lost my daughter to alcoholism, and now my son is on the same downward spiral. And you Russell are right on! A person must have a belief in God, in a higher power....and find their purpose in life. I want to thank you for all you do to help others on their journey 💛💛💛

[@Rosesraspberries72]

I’m so sorry Allison, sending you love and strength 🌟♥️🌟🙏🏼

[@trustranker]

10 Days in! Power to those along side me! Happy I found your new channel!

[@trevorjones6289]

2 weeks in to dry Jan and loving every second of it. Will continue dry. Day by day

[@raymondtavener9797]

My girlfriend just bought me your book Recovery for Christmas as that’s something I wanted to read regarding my alcohol consumption. This is something I do struggle with but hopefully with determination I will stop.

[@toddles1977]

Been dry 2 years and counting 😊 I use AA and an acoustic guitar.

[@Nicnac13]

I’m day 8 into dry Jan …. And it’s taken this for me to really see that drinking was becoming a huge problem, the detox symptoms have highlighted how much my body and brain must have been dependent on it …I have felt like shit, disturbed sleep, sugar cravings, migraines and i convinced myself for years I wasn’t a heavy drinker as I poured a large glass of wine each night. It was blocking me spiritually also, I am not a religious person but have a deep love for Christ, he is my avatar that I love and cherish and being in prayer and meditation connecting to his divinity and power gives me peace and meaning , to me he was the human embodiment of the divine and gives me hope. I love that you advise being present and taking a one day at a time approach it’s how I am trying to live my life, it makes it feels less intimidating, already after 8 days i can see that alcohol was a comfort blanket for parts of me that need a healing, a plaster for the trauma and unresolved pain I still have in my life. I can clearly see what needs to be healed and hoping that this will continue long after January ends. I highly recommend Gabor Mate book in the realm of hungry ghosts for anyone else who wants to understand why most humans suffer addiction ❤ keep shining your light Russel …..

[@kylesimpson1054]

That’s me, I ruined drinking forever because I didn’t realize how destructive I was being. Great video

[@jaredrenaud5175]

Makes perfect sense. Good luck with it all.

[@NoniMovieYT]

Thanks for encouraging responsible behavior.

[@chafaq]

200 days sober. I never thought I would be able to do it. It's so true. I found out that I was riddled with holes, trauma and the list goes on as Russel says. The reward of starting finally to know yourself is far greater than any temporary relief that you would get from drugs and alcohol.

[@CEinNC]

A few years ago I did a dry November and just kept going. One day at a time. One wedding, one concert, one comedy show, one cruise, one company awards dinner, one happy hour, one anniversary dinner, one birthday dinner, one Christmas, one neighborhood bbq… along the way my choice has been met with curiosity and “I didn’t think you had a problem”. Sometimes it feels like judgement - like I need to explain why I don’t take this drug. I appreciate videos like this where you stand boldly in your sobriety, encouraging others to minimize the importance of drinking in their lives. I hope I can be that way one day too. 🙏 for now I’m just working on making myself better, facing the things I was numbing out, one day at a time.

[@veritas1677]

Life is better. Feel better. Sleep better. Look younger and fresher. More energy. Better workouts.