What Alcohol Does to Your Brain (and why zero is better than any) | Andrew Huberman

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[@BillAngler]

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[@anthonyvincent804]

Omega three from algae is superior

[@timkey87]

The worst mistake some people make is to believe alcohol helps with anxiety and depression. If you suffer from any mental health issues of any kind alcohol is your worst enemy.

[@kristencobb230]

Yes. Makes ANXIETY so much worse.

[@Op_Intrude-N313]

Facts

[@PeterLawton]

Right. I roll my eyes when I hear someone say they "treat" depression with marijuana. It sounds like treating sobriety with alcohol. Habitual use of either boosts happiness while up, but eventually a pattern of down follows (unhappy/depressed). It's a bit like borrowing money, but having to pay it back. People in that boat don't realize the connection.

[@MyNameJeff..]

@@kristencobb230when you drink? Or after. I have bad anxiety/panic attacks and when I drink(literally once a year) it goes away and I’m a happy drunk

[@MyNameJeff..]

@@PeterLawtonPeople are wired differently. Weed definitely makes me depressed/causes panic attacks. Love it when I was a teenager/20’s. Absolutely hate it now.

[@tonygicz8]

I was 3 years sober from heavy drinking until i relapsed last year but I'm happy to say that I'm sober again going on 9 months 👍

[@csrb338]

I’m one yr sober and nervous I will fall off the wagon. Thanks for sharing.

[@quentindanielson2553]

You got this bro keep it up stay strong I’m here with you

[@geraldineramirez1054]

@@csrb338you’ve got this !! One day at a time ❤️🙏

[@geraldineramirez1054]

Amazing ! Keep pushing 🙏

[@tonygicz8]

🙏

[@SOLAscriptura-]

Went from drinking almost daily to zero alcohol 4.5 years ago at 33 years old. Best decision ever.

[@jonathanjrod]

Same here brother, as well as caffeine. Best decision ever.

[@hectorperez5990]

Same here. Same age, too. Lol

[@KM-hk8tc]

Caffeine too!? What difference did you notice?

[@jonathanjrod]

@@KM-hk8tc I quit caffeine roughly 7 months ago cold turkey and truthfully it was rough! I remember the hardcore withdrawal symptoms kicked in after 24 hours! Dizziness, lack of mental clarity, headaches, fatigue, etc. For me, days 2-6 were the hardest. I was constantly crashing and taking naps throughout the day. But looking back, I am so glad I pulled through. Being caffeine-free is an amazing feeling. I sleep better now, like a baby, and I'm no longer waking up constantly during the night to use the bathroom. I remember I used to drink coffee late in the evenings, and since caffeine is a diuretic, it was causing me to wake up frequently. I used to rely on coffee and energy drinks like pre workouts for energy but that's all bullshit. I'm more energetic now without the energy stimulants and a whole lot calmer too, I no longer feel constantly anxious, and when I study, my mind isn't in a rushed state. Instead, I feel calmer and more relaxed, allowing me to get into the zone much more smoothly. I just feel like myself, and it's amazing! I wish you good luck on your journey if you're going to quit caffeine, but I recommend following this doctor's method for quitting coffee instead of going cold turkey like I did.

[@v1kt0u5]

​@@KM-hk8tcBetter sleep, and more energy evenly sustained through the day, without crashes, etc...

[@JRC_86]

37 years old here - I'm currently sitting at 1804 days sober and will have 5 years sober later this month. There are hundreds of nights that I regretted drinking - not once have I ever regretted getting sober. There are no consequences and the opportunities are endless.

[@BlGGESTBROTHER]

Once I hit 30 alcohol really started to mess with me. I noticed I'd always get depressed the day after drinking and the feeling would stick around for days unless I drank more. I decided it wasn't worth it anymore and have been so much happier and stable since quitting.

[@Lieutenant-Dan]

I'm close to quitting 100%. Currently allowing myself 2-3 drinks at social occasions maybe once or twice a month. If I can't moderate it beyond that, I'm gonna quit completely.

[@BlGGESTBROTHER]

@@Lieutenant-Dan You got this bro. Sounds like you've already made healthy changes. I don't think there's anything wrong with how you're currently drinking so long as it not causing you any negative effects. I wish you the best of luck.

[@TheGlowingOnee]

That’s why you need to exercise a lot, especially if you’re over 30 because alcohol drops your dopamine tremendously overtime,so exercise helps balance it out to an extent. That’s why a lot of people have those days where they feel burnt out overtime when they binge alcohol over the weekends only.

[@SmilesPerGallon-]

This is so true. If I have several drink at a social event, it leads to a general malaise and vague sadness the next day. Although for the most part the fun of hanging out with friends offsets the negatives but it’s still less than ideal.

[@HarryDuBois616]

I was 33 when I quit too. I've now been sober for nearly 2 years

[@alansmith4655]

I quit on December 10th 2023 😊 going well so far.

[@ThatGuy37]

27 months sober for me. Never felt better. Keep going!

[@Mr.Chicken815]

Well done guys, keep it up!

[@hieroglyphicstar_3223]

December 25th baby, LFGOO. Go team!!

[@staceyharvey2750]

Love it! No alcohol for me since 12-31-23

[@ralphbarrs6622]

Congratulations! Sober since 8/23/23. I can definitely tell an improvement of my cognitive skills.

[@ianashton1593]

Turned 70 this year, been a drinker since my mid teens, often heavily. Stopped around 18 months ago due to a health issue which made it easier but I honestly wish I’d given it up years ago. Sleep better, lost weight, blood pressure returned to normal, more energy, brain fog gone and I’m much better off financially. Only positive things have come from giving up alcohol in my case.

[@charlescharliejpeg]

598 days sober today! Best decision i’ve ever made. Thank you Jesus ❤

[@jamesbyrom9346]

Don’t thank an imaginary entity in your mind - YOU did it yourself! Well done you for making that decision and sticking to it. Respect 🫡

[@Sean-l5l]

​@@jamesbyrom9346imagine Deez nutz. 🥜

[@Uchoobdood]

I was an alcoholic for about 15 years and just stopped cold turkey on March 5th. Feelin pretty dang good!

[@shade45313]

Congrats man!

[@darbomefein07]

Keep it up, man!

[@drrains]

Yes, keep going. Every morning is another day and you will be proud

[@mcdonaldswarfare3]

I'll drink to that

[@Daniel-ld3zi]

The sleep doesn't effect me because I usually sleep the whole next day anyway lol

[@ssimkovics]

Andrew Huberman is the reason I have been sober over 500 days. Thank You Dr. Huberman for this life change.

[@Ferelmakina]

it was you, friend ;-) be proud of it

[@phoenixzappa7366]

Andrew Huberman is the reason I've been drunk for 500 days

[@stayawakenhealthy2539]

I quit Alcohol over 8 yrs ago. BEST thing I ever did for ME and my BRAIN!! ✔✔

[@koen5827]

Are you still watching this kind of videos to help you stay sober? I'm genuinely curious.

[@petejandrell4512]

@@koen5827 sorry to jump in, I'm 12 years sober and for me personally I don't need anything to help keep me sober. It is not a daily struggle at all and I don't crave alcohol after all this time. The reward for not drinking is sobriety it's self, it's a nice way to be .

[@stayawakenhealthy2539]

@@koen5827 LMAO. What a strange question!! "READ my comment"!! I simply love watching Dr Rhonda Patrick and Andrew Huberman. BOTH Awake and GR8 people. Amen.

[@koen5827]

@@stayawakenhealthy2539 allright. sorry for asking bro.

[@thomassearle3753]

Spent 15 years using alcohol to manage stress/anxiety/depression/any uncomfortable feelings. Got some therapy and eventually gave up 10/12/21. Best decision I have ever made, easily.

[@kyles5513]

Fuck alcohol. That shit started ruining my life long before i even started drinking.

[@ScianoFilms]

What a dumb comment

[@words007]

Noooo! I have to say it having 0 of anything is not a solution. Most people who say they are sober for 1 year 2-3-4 years whatever showcases they have been an addict their whole life before going cold turkey. Have a good can of beer a week on a Sunday and then nothing for a week. Exercise, Eat good. Im 27 and i have never been attracted to any drugs and i have tasted many but im having good quality beer every week for a while now and i can feel it IM LIVING BETTER THEN I DID A YEAR AGO. Not just that my body has gained a lot of muscle since im always exercising 4 times a week since decades. Alcohol is good for occasional, just dont binge drink dont drink more then 1 time a week and i bet you your life will be better. Most people cannot control their feelings and thats your weakness dont demonize any substance over it. Its not the beer's fault you cant control 😅 🍻

[@HarrisonCountyStudio]

Yes..! There is often collateral damage, outside of your personal health.

[@JD-hh9io]

I can certainly relate to that. Fucking drunks.

[@Muuccss]

Damn this hit bro :(

[@Gunner_Ray]

6 days in after over 20 years of heavy use. Best decision Ive ever made. Went cold turkey, suffered the first few days. Now binge watching videos like this. Extremely motivational, thank you.

[@davehurst3136]

Can you explain heavy use? I've been drinking a hip flask a day for about 6 years now

[@Gunner_Ray]

@davehurst3136 well for at least the last 9 years. Pretty much from when I woke up til I finally passed out. By the way. Today makes 7 weeks. I'm still sober, beat the fear of what is life without, started tracking my diet, excersing and finding my hobbies. It's amazing to wake up and go through the day not feeling like shit. I promise you, do this, know that you can, that's it is safe. I believe in you.

[@ConfusedIceberg-vd7qc]

I’d recommend going to an AA meeting so can learn how to stay sober from other drunks who have stayed sober for a long time. People who will understand how you feel. It’s tough to talk to non-alcoholics about this stuff… Best of luck❤ Motivational videos will only work for so long. AA helped me get sober when nothing else would.

[@ConfusedIceberg-vd7qc]

@@davehurst3136that’s too much. You’re going to exhaust yourself eventually trying to hide that and keep up with the mental demands. No fun. It’s an endless mindf***.

[@Gunner_Ray]

@ConfusedIceberg-vd7qc I'm proud to say today is day 73! Got involved with groups with the VA. My life is a complete 540 from where it was. I'm almost dizzy. Best decision I've ever made. ANYONE reading this and need to feel encouraged. I BELIEVE IN YOU!

[@IzzyBonBon88]

I’m 36, and I went alcohol-free indefinitely on January 4th, 2024, after getting wasted and falling into a bush the night before. My life has improved for the better since. I’m in the best shape of my life and have saved about $2k. I’m thriving in my career, my social life has improved, and new milestones have been reached. If I can do it, you can do it too!

[@carolmaz8675]

Brilliant . I’m 55 and stopping I wish I’d done it earlier altho not a big drinker it does affect decisions in life . Well done

[@diziplesp]

6 months sober!!!! Never thought id get this far! His podcast on alcohol has literally changed my life in this avenue.

[@IBoughtItMyself]

Woo hoo! Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tsrocks2029]

My husband comes from a family with an alcoholic mother, he’s a bartender right now and he got into a habit of having a few drinks when he would get off work. He didn’t like how it was affecting him and he stopped. Brain fog , gone . Much more energy , belly going down. We thought just because he was lightly drinking it didn’t affect him much but even just a few drinks seemed to have a bad effect. He feels so much better being fully sober.

[@Jayda08]

I quit drinking last year and I feel so much better. Even on my worst days I mentally recover much faster with out alcohol and can handle stress a lot better.

[@JDfaith2024]

Good job 👏🏻. Alcohol is a depressant and the worst thing you could consume while suffering from anxiety and depression.

[@stefjonno1]

​@JDfaith2024 That's the thing that blows my mind when I hear about people who suffer from depression yet still drink alcohol. Alcohol and depression go hand in hand. In the last 12 months I've known two guys...one 33 and one 21 who both were heavy drinkers who suffered from depression... Both committed suicide. It's crazy to think if they'd only managed to stop drinking that in a few weeks time they would probably have looked back with a clear mind and thought wow I'm actually OK.

[@JDfaith2024]

@@stefjonno1 I’m so sorry for your loss 😢. I know it’s horrible. But they drink to cope. In the moment it alleviates the pain etc. but in actuality it worsens it. It’s a vicious cycle.

[@zak-a-roo264]

53, sober 25 of them. Saw an old drinking friend yesterday that didn't quit. Skin grey with a high blood pressure red to it, teeth all gone, survived mass organ failure 2 yrs ago, living in a POS donated van. He looks a full 20 yrs older than me now, it's absolutely stunning.

[@bobpx]

I worked in a liquor store at age 19. Maybe all those regular wastoid elders buying a liter of vodka a week and cases of beer a week, I still remember them, subconsciously made me avoid drinking. Now at age 64, never got wasted, only an occasional beer or 2 that's it. Always lifted weights to reduce stress, same athletic build even now. I walk through a liquor store and don't care about any of that stuff, zero addiction and desire. I am thankful for a lifetime of avoiding the poison.

[@ChristopherWalkenPUA]

Alcohol stopped being fun for me after my mid twenties.

[@alternatedemon6060]

for us europeans it stops being fun by the time we hit our twenties, stuff just leads to bad choices, ruins gains and productivity for a few days if not a week...

[@Lbow.3]

Facts

[@Constantinos_Is_Dead]

@@alternatedemon6060 You're exaggerating. Of course, heavy drinking is detrimental to our physical and mental health, but you don't have to get drunk in order to have fun at a party/club. 2-3 drinks once a week are as fine as it gets for us males.

[@adamk.7177]

@@Constantinos_Is_Dead When you're in your 20's, 2-3 beers a week is something your body can process quite easily. In your 30s, you recover for at least 2-3 days. The first day is hangover and for 2 days after that you get digestive issues. Getting older sucks.

[@d_rod3]

​@@alternatedemon6060"For us Europeans" ... Bro speaking for an entire continent, 50 different countries, a billion people 💀

[@chrisb8193]

60 days sober tomorrow. 🙌

[@Ferelmakina]

awesome! congratulations. What other habit have you added to your life in order to replace booze?

[@geverniveup]

2 days for me!

[@chrisb8193]

@@Ferelmakina Started lifting weights again and got back into fitness. Once you learn how alcohol disrupts sleep and interferes with recovery it makes staying away from it that much easier.

[@chrisb8193]

@@geverniveup Hell yeah! Keep it up!👍

[@Ferelmakina]

@@chrisb8193 good for you! keep it up

[@OXSEnterprises]

Giving up alcohol is THE life hack people are looking for.

[@stefanallard3084]

Wait until you find out about quitting caffein... reborn for real

[@ithought_so6438]

@@stefanallard3084 wait until you quit nicotine....born again christian

[@d_rod3]

​@@ithought_so6438 Wait until you quit quitting.. enlightment

[@maaikesmole9186]

@@stefanallard3084 what are your main benefits from that and when did you start noticing that? I would like to decrease my intake so was wondering what you notice

[@stefanallard3084]

@@maaikesmole9186 you will feel like your on a low dose mdma, but all the time, due to how high your dopamin/gaba/serotonin becomes. But it will take 1-3 months and you must supplement the nutrients caffine drained, like preg/dhea, magnesium/potassium/b1 and so on otherwise it can take 6 months feeling like shit. Every day becomes a adventure, its almost surreal how Great you feel. Chronic pain drastically reduced, brain fog/chronic anxiety/chronic fatigue - all gone. Caffine is rat posion

[@motivationlabs1991]

I used to drink heavily every weekend. I stopped doing it regularly since January of 2023 and now do it occasionally three or four times a year. Results since then: - Got into my dream company. - Doubled my income. - Net worth is rapidly growing. - Almost getting my blue belt in Jiu Jitsu. - Yoga three times per week. - Lifting three times per week. Looking back I can’t believe how changing one thing in my life is having a significant impact in my life.

[@Tom-bs7rl]

I do the same thing. Good boy Sunday- Thursday. Friday night- Saturday night. Absolutely smashed. The not drinking for 5 days makes me think it’s okay. I know it isn’t. But I have no reason to stop other than all these great stories I hear.

[@johnboylan3832]

It is doubtful you only changed your drinking habits in order to achieve that.

[@motivationlabs1991]

@@johnboylan3832 of course that's not the only thing that I changed, however not being hangover all weekend allowed me to make my weekends productive to achieve that

[@No-pos-ta-cabron]

I gave up alcohol last month after Memorial Day. I knew that I needed to stop drinking in order to quit smoking since they go hand in hand. Hopefully I can stay sober forever

[@letsshareourminds]

May god strengthen you on your path🌺

[@monicastewart442]

Them d cigarettes sometimes I would smoke almost a entire pack while drinking in one sitting. HORRIBLE 👎🥵 thank you God for delivering Me to Sobriety 🎉🎉🎉

[@nevvanclarke9225]

I have been a drug and alcohol counsellor for 12 years and I 100% concur. If you can get to being no alcohol your life is better you think better you eat better. You sleep better. You have more money your body will thank you. That's just so many benefitsOur service doesn't aim to get people sober. We use our minimisation so some people will continue to drink if they feel that there is no harm to it and that is their choice but I've looked at the people that completely stopped and how well they did,

[@Baseballnfj]

Your entire industry is a scam and part of the problem.

[@Genuiwine]

380 days sober today. Last drink was on EDC 2023. Only up from here.

[@sonofChrist9682]

90 days sober🎉 Andrew huberman really opened my eyes.

[@jamesn7156]

I used to drink 3 to 4 drinks of wine every night because I enjoyed the buzz and cherry picked “health articles” about how “moderate” wine consumption was supposed to be healthy. I fell into that group that enjoyed it and thought it was beneficial. So glad I stopped completely a few years back. I did this for like 15 to 20 years. 2 1/2 years later I’ve never felt better, but I know plenty of people who continue on this habit.

[@Gioodude92]

5 months sober for me this week. Best thing I ever did.

[@chrisz7750]

I rarely ever drink, and have never had an ounce of beer but alcohol still ruined my marriage…21 years together and I really loved her with all my soul, wife started hanging out with colleagues and friends and drinking every day and night…left me and kids…told me in my face I can’t handle alcohol and I can’t hang out at these cool parties…on social media every picture she’s holding an alcoholic beverage…we are all still crying daily while she’s partying and going on trips…hope to meet a nice non alcoholic…Bless you all!

[@toastonryeYT]

I quit Nov 2023, listening to the audiobook the naked mind helped me through the holidays. Massive quality of life change in my mid 30s!

[@illiniwood]

When I was twelve, my sister was hit by a drunk driver on her way home from her bachelorette party. She spent the next thirty two years in a wheelchair. She was my constant reminder of why I don't drink....ever. Oh, and no, her fiancé left her the moment he found out she was paralyzed for life.

[@pauldavies9360]

With all due respect alcohol isn't the reason what happened to your sister happened, it was the idiot who got in the car under the influence of alcohol.

[@ln8496]

@@pauldavies9360so.. alcohol. Got it

[@clayton4336]

​@@pauldavies9360So alcohol doesn't impair decision making?

[@shahee6579]

So it was alcohol ​@@pauldavies9360

[@IsaiahWilson-k4o]

​@@pauldavies9360.

[@brianshields7485]

It's great to see so many positive stories of people staying off alcohol and getting sober much love to everyone be proud you've achieved this and to those who are struggling it can be done show yourself some kindness and take that first step you won't regret it

[@antonios.1894]

I quit drinking 03Mar2022. I have not felt better, been in great shape and accomplished so much within this timeframe longer than I can remember. I love it

[@mikkirurk1]

I quit drinking in the end of an April, 2018. Best decision of my life. It wasn't hard, but very profitable. My health went up a ton. Don't be stupid- you can do it too.

[@skytech2501]

every time I had a drink the next day felt slow and less enthusiastic even if I didn't have a hangover. ever since I stopped drinking my sleep and general health have been way better

[@dongvermine]

Not me buddy

[@skytech2501]

@@dongvermine good for you!

[@brandonjoel9868]

@@dongvermine good for you haha you’re doing great buddy!

[@clabeauxdave8709]

Have you ever tried four months without alcohol? If you can't do that, you have a problem.

[@rockyevans1584]

​@@clabeauxdave8709why the seemingly arbitrary timeline?

[@kenxclout]

As a 25 year old who has NEVER been drunk this is so refreshing to hear. Sometimes my friends try to convince me to drink or make me feel bad but I just always hated how foolish drunk people looked. Glad science can back my decision not to drink!

[@skippychurch2965]

Those aren't your friends, bro.

[@kenxclout]

@@skippychurch2965 Agreed! I hate how everything for adults as far as socializing is centered around drinking. When my friends drink they turn into different people

[@bustedknuckles6051]

Don't start please. I did and it has been singlehandedly the worst decision I have ever made in my life.

[@dlac4292]

Well said!

[@ronnestman4696]

We need social and cultural leaders to come out with the hard truth that consuming alcohol is harmful in any amount and should be avoided no matter what.

[@nofurtherwest3474]

Lol Did u not watch the video? He said you can have a couple drinks a week

[@ronnestman4696]

@@nofurtherwest3474 it’s just not good enough. I’m all for freedom for sure but it’s not unethical or illegal to make sure people understand that alcohol is turned into a poison inside the body and any amount is harmful

[@GoodRunOfBadLuck]

Realized a few years back I had an alcohol intolerance. Spent this past Sunday unable to even keep water down after drinking a bit on Saturday. Adios alcohol. 4 days into sobriety and I’m looking forward to finally getting myself aligned with my goals.

[@Rob954ever]

I started drinking ( like most Americans) in high school. I'm almost 58 now and have been alcohol free for almost three years. I don't believe I was an alcoholic because I didn't drink everyday and I was able to literally just stop with no effort or addiction issues ( withdrawal etc.). I just began to slowly realize that there was absolutely nothing I enjoyed about it anymore. Not the taste, the buzz,the hangovers ,the socialization.... nothing. It was the best decision I'd ever made regarding my health....now if I could just quit heroin.🤦🏻

[@TronFan90]

I feel like you snap out of the matrix when you stop associating everything with alcohol. Very liberating and I feel great every day. It is also interesting the social stigma non drinkers get. I am not against it or go around ranting about how you should quit, I simply make my decision.

[@nofurtherwest3474]

I guess I’m lucky because one drink and I feel it. So I don’t drink a lot.

[@retiredlawman4710]

Nov 6th 2022 , cut sugar completely from my diet . Nov. 16th 2022 . watched Dr. Huberman KZbin video about the effects of alcohol on the human body . Haven't had a drink since . I feel great , lost 48 pounds .

[@carolmaz8675]

Brilliant

[@andreasm.6863]

I quit on Sept 11 2023. I am not planning on going back.

[@seanfromme9865]

never forget

[@mcstrakka]

Never forget ​@@seanfromme9865

[@stephenmeinhold5452]

i dont drink and havent done since i was 30 it upsets my tummy and makes me feel awfull the day after. but it been a blessing in disguise.

[@solomonkane408]

This popped up I have been drinking pretty heavy on the weekends I decided today that I was gonna stop . I like beer and bars and hanging out but I do think I’m doing too much .

[@heinrichh.6369]

many people who say that they enjoy life more by drinking really haven't tried not drinking for a long time and don't even know anymore how not drinking really feels like.

[@Dman-c5c]

I didn’t drink for 16 years and then I started drinking a little and I can confirm I definitely enjoy life more drinking you can stop lying to make it sound better.

[@heinrichh.6369]

@@Dman-c5c if it's so great than why did you stop drinking? and why do you keep watching those videos? and even if what you say is true, than it doesn't contradict to what i said, that there are many who haven't tried not to drink. I know many people that are really happy that they eventually have quit and are happier with their life now. In fact most people that happen to relapse don't manage to drink moderately. instead they quickly continue to drink on a weekly if not daily basis and can't stop after one drink. I wish you the best of luck and health!

[@evanboyer5928]

The last few months I had been drinking at least 2 of those ridiculous 9% ABV tallboy IPAs every day after work. My skin started to look terrible; it's like I gave myself rosacea. After a few weeks it's almost miraculous how much better my skin looks, how much clearer my eyes are. I can also actually get up early now.

[@vickysuarez8550]

I had my last alcohol in January 2023. Feeling so much better.

[@Op_Intrude-N313]

Gave it up over 7 months ago and my life improved in EVERY way.

[@FlatToRentUK]

I listened to Dr. Matt Walker on a Huberman a couple of years ago. It made me appreciate 2 things - the importance of sleep and how much alcohol ruins sleep. So I basically cut down straightaway from 2-3 times a week to 4-5 times a year. A large part of that motivation is my age, I'm 48 so getting to the point where I need to prepare as well as possible for old age. And obviously that could potentially be too late for some things, certain chronic diseases can be progressing from a very early age. But there's no turning back the clock, I'm really seeing the benefits already and from the various other things I do so it's the right decision.

[@slimturnpike]

Good that you're planning ahead. I waited till age 71 to stop. I was a moderate drinker, 2 to 4 a day. I came down with acute pancreatitis 6 months ago and was hospitalized for a few days. The doctors did numerous tests and went through my medical history, and ruled out gallstones or virus as possible causes. He asked how much I drank and when I told him he further asked how many years I'd been drinking at that level. I'd been drinking 2 to 4 a day on average for about 25 years I estimated. My doctor said that that was more than enough to cause significant damage to either the liver or the pancreas or both. As it turned out my liver was fine, luckily. He said if I stopped alcohol entirely my pancreas would recover and I'd likely never have pancreatitis again. I haven't had a drink since and never will. I wish I'd stopped at your age, or even 10 years ago. I had a follow-up exam two weeks ago and my pancreas has recovered 100%, thankfully. Acute pancreatitis, by the way, has got to be one of the most painful organ-related afflictions one can suffer, a strong motivator not to start drinking again. Actually I don't miss drinking at all and feel much healthier without it. Anyway good on ya for looking ahead.

[@nathanfinlay5011]

I drink twice a week, each time about 4 beers and i really enjoy it. I dont see the big problem.

[@Op_Intrude-N313]

Some people have a lot of trouble moderating their intake. Some don't. 4 beers can very easily turn into a 12 pack.

[@macfin4862]

We're all different, if I have more than one beer of an evening I find my heart rate is higher for first 3~ hours of sleep, my sleep not as deep and find a slight dip in energy the following afternoon. If I have 3 or more my heart rates higher all night, less energy the following day and have less patience with everything the day after. I'm 34, used to be a very happy, social and popular drinker. No fights etc, now I have 3 kids I can't stand having even the slightest hint of a hangover

[@dinoXAs2]

I usually drink beer with dinner. Its great food drink

[@nevilleabbott2330]

Same, it seems like one day my parents were here, then one day they were not, life is short, enjoy yourself 😊

[@HaleFire7]

I like the taste of alcohol but I am keeping it to 1 drink a week (maybe 2 on special occasions). I feel comfortable with that level of exposure while still getting to do something I enjoy.

[@ActiveGamingUK]

do you actually prefer the taste than to other non alcoholic drinks?

[@caitlinjohnson7375]

There are some really great NA beers that taste darn close to it. Ritual has some great NA liquors. There are even some great NA wines. I am pregnant and have enjoyed myself a mocktail or NA beer to still get taste of it but no harmful effects.

[@runvnc208]

No one likes the taste of alcohol. It is bitter and tastes toxic. There are a lot of people who drink alcoholic drinks and are too stupid or ignorant to realize that whatever part they enjoy is everything masking the alcohol -- sugar, carbonation, citric acid, whatever.

[@unknownKnownunknowns]

@@caitlinjohnson7375 Please reach the best NA wines you've found. Free Spirits makes great na spirits, and so many great NA beers now. But NA wine has not been figured to my liking.

[@BliTzeDGames]

Almost at a month free from alcohol. Diagnosed with fatty liver, decided to make a change. 4kg down, eating much healthier, feeling much better. Glad to be off it.

[@DavidRJones82]

I had two beers tonight after not drinking for two weeks. Felt pretty good.

[@kellywilliamson2187]

I binge drink every weekend. 7 or 8 beers on Friday night, and 8 or 9 on Saturday, and again on Sunday night. I enjoy it but hate the hangovers and anxiety. I have been doing that for 30 years.

[@InsaneCopePosse]

Uh stop?

[@Md6rx]

It's been 2 years for me. keep striving to be greater guys

[@erniea5843]

I think media plays a big factor in getting people to drink more than they really want to. Most shows/movies show people drinking for dinner, executives drinking scotch or whiskey during meetings, politicians, etc. people don’t realize that’s not reality and think it’s normal and healthy to drink for all occasions.

[@deemore]

4 years sober this July!

[@jonvia]

Nothing is worse than hangover anxiety. I was already an anxious person and I can remember going to school on a Monday after hitting a party or drinking with a couple friends at my place that weekend feeling so off and very anxious for no real reason at all.

[@VonBluesman]

The legal sale of beer at some college football stadiums has had a negative effect on a few fans. Some people can’t handle their liquor, they start cussing people and want to fight, it’s disgusting.

[@troyzieman7177]

So I began having health issues with my heart a few years back . I was a moderate drinker and the heart issues were not because of drinking . All the the way through the treatment of my heart issues . I began to hear from every doctor , and specialist about drinking alcohol. I was strongly encouraged not to have any . I gave it up completely and haven't missed it at all . Having the side effect of not wasting money . Two years into it , I have noticed that my generalized anxiety issues , that I had been living with for years had become easier to control. I strongly believe that the right amount of alcohol is zero

[@Lieutenant-Dan]

I'm on the verge of giving it up completely. Currently allowing myself 3-4 beers at social occasions maybe once or twice a month. My problem has always been turning the tap off after that. If I can't moderate it, I'm going to quit 100%.

[@fibsniper786]

😂😂😂

[@TheIdlesurfer]

I also struggle holding alcohol to a few drinks. My genes don't help, alcoholics on both sides of the family. Culturally I'm programmed to drink. Irish and Finnish parents, period in the Army, working class youth in the UK. I can switch off drinking if I stop drinking altogether, without any problems. What I can't do is drink in moderation. So it is easier for me to be teetotal. Guinness zero makes me feel I've had a drink, as I don't like sweet soft drinks. Low Tide IPA is lovely. Alcohol free beer these days is excellent.

[@Lieutenant-Dan]

@@TheIdlesurfer I'm exactly the same, I find it easy to just not drink at all but extremely hard to stop if I start. Might give the zero's a go, thank you :)

[@TheIdlesurfer]

@@Lieutenant-Dan good luck mate. The beer makes me fat. So does rum. In fact it all does but I do have a squaddies taste for beer and rum. I did 550 days dry during lockdown and I was 10kg 22lbs lighter than when I stopped drinking 2 weeks ago. And in 2 weeks, I've dropped 3.5 kg on fairly high protein, moderate carbs and fat (30/40/30) with a bit of weights and some gentle old lad running. I'm 56 and my days of sub 1.5 hour half marathons are a distant memory! I'm not missing the booze at all.

[@rondoespsych5901]

I've had zero alcohol since July 2020 at 29 y/o and it dramatically reduced my anxiety. Felt a bit bad tho when my best friend made me his best man and gave me a bottle of whiskey and a glass that said "best man." And I wouldn't drink with him 😬 he understood though.

[@lifes2short4bs73]

I have had 1-3 Beers/cocktails every night for 20+ years.... I'm sure I have done permanent damage in some way... I keep telling myself to just stop, but it's become such a ritual that I only get about a month max and then I fall right back into the pattern.... I need a new ritual, I just haven't found it yet

[@frozenrats]

I never really liked drinking and always hated how it makes us dull. I don't drink, but I do partake in the green leaf

[@richrepublican3493]

A very clear message on the negatives of drinking. My daughter is detoxing her body but drinking. I can't wait to talk to her.

[@dongvermine]

Wrong😊

[@cascadehopsrule]

What do you mean detoxing?

[@russorod2776]

Haven’t stopped I’m 60 just do it in moderation every once in a while don’t have no physical or mental problems,but there’s people who have those problems and yes they should stop .Denial is a disease that you have to overcome to realize and understand the truth,so that you can let yourself get healed .Be good to yourself you deserve it.

[@ellenclary]

I love that alcohol-free beer is so available these days. It does have a little bit of alcohol, but it makes things much easier for me to manage, and I love the taste of a good well-crafted beer.

[@matwest711]

I went from drinking at bars with friends almost weekly to only drinking three times in the past year. I moved from the big city to a rural area. I have seen no benefit at all. In fact I am actually more lonely and depressed than I have ever been lol.

[@jetter820]

I decided to stop drinking any alcohol about 6 years ago. Never did me any favors and I don't even think about it. Best decision ever.

[@Pixelatedworld-iu2dd]

The oldest person who ever lived, Jean Calment, lived till she was 122.5 years...She drank a glass of red wine-port everyday of her life. Many centenarians will tell you they also enjoy a small glass of wine or even spirits every day. The key is all about moderation...THAT is the hard part for many! My take...enjoy your life, if you like a drink, DO it, just don't OVER DO it!

[@HAL-1984]

Agreed but that doesn't fit the narative nowadays, you gotta be all in or all out, black or white, right or left. Just common sense eh!

[@josiahschaffer9652]

I agree with you 100% I think the problem is most people who quit drinking are people who have a hard time with moderation

[@davesmith826]

You'll find hundreds of thousands of other cases of people dying in their 30s and 40s due to alcohol consumption. A single case proves nothing. What counts is the balance of evidence.

[@EricaRossini-s3b]

Sorry but just because she enjoyed it, it doesn’t mean it was good for her, maybe it didn’t kill her early but you have no evidence that it was beneficial to her in any way. Most of the ingredients in our food are very harmful to our hormones and should be avoided, the whole moderation concept is ridiculous when applied to things that have no positive effect even in small amounts.

[@HAL-1984]

@@EricaRossini-s3b I bet you're fun at parties

[@ARKIT3KT-ge3tx]

Met this lady at Liberty Station in San Diego. She was there with her husband and kids. She was nice enough to converse with some folks (about health etc.)there who also had their kids playing at the park nearby. Such an awesome person and very intelligent!!!

[@Hison-Dcarman]

I could remember few years back after my wife died, I was left alone with 3 kids. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment changed my life for better. I can proudly say i'm totally clean for 6 years and still counting. Always look to nature for solution to tough problems, Shrooms are phenomenal.

[@canerbakar-jv2si]

I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.

[@ErnestoHorner88]

Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏

[@CathieGomez-mp8sk]

YES very sure of mycologist Predroavaro. This treatment worked for me. Helped me got rid of my anxiety and BPD.

[@Harris_jones]

Thanks for sharing your story. That's rough I sympathize. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health. I will pray for you all.

[@TrishEden-c1f]

How can i find him? Is he on instgram

[@nick8841]

Quit drinking at age 24 in 2011. I never experienced anxiety attacks until I was having weekly hangovers. Having anxiety attacks in public then became the norm and still lingers, albeit less so, till today. Not worth it. Once addicted, that's it. From my experience doesn't matter how long you are away from it. I know the addiction will be uncontrollable if I start drinking again. So many alternatives with extremely low addiction potential. Normally within the psychedelic realm of drugs. You learn a thing or two in the process also, but comes with its own cost, so dosage is very important

[@europeanshaman]

As an artist, now 30, drank from 20/21 to 25 almost every night, 2/3 bottles of wine, plus beers plus shots plus joints and blunts. Since i quit alcohol I don’t really feel a need of any more. It changed my whole perspective and way of thinking for the worst, my creativity haven’t got any better. Yeah it was fun a lot of times. But that’s that, I’m not tryin to relive those moments because I love life anyways. Weed is a gods gift for me. I will prolly smoke till I’m 92 😂

[@holistics.made.simple]

Yeah I quit everything, even coffee, but don’t touch my weed 😂

[@donnyddemarco4797]

I’m almost a year free from alcohol, I do feel mentally better, I can regulate and manage my emotions much better even in stressful situations. I do miss one drink while reading a book on occasion though

[@watchesgadgetsandstuff]

Been sober since 01.01.2023... I can't lie that I don't miss it but I do feel better quite a bit... Have been drinking daily for about 10 year prior that.... Not executive but.. 3-4 beers (500 mil ones) a night, or 150-200 mil of liquor... Never realized what it was doing to me until I stopped for a while... I advised everyone to try Sober October at least once.

[@chasitylopez235]

Day 21 with no alcohol and I do not intend to go back. My brain and body have completely changed for the better. My depression, anxiety, social anxiety, poor sleep, and memory loss have all become nonexistent. I have never felt so alive. I've never wanted to feel anything in life and now I want to feel everything.

[@jerrythomas4457]

I turned 98 last month. I’ve been drinking a fifth of Popov every day since I was 4.

[@mikemiller659]

Are U tired of the Same old ..same ole? i'm 69 and pretty much sick of life. not to bum U out but I was sick of life at 19..

[@jerrythomas4457]

@@mikemiller659 sounds like you need to visit a brothel

[@utupanalexandru6316]

Im 1101 years old and i've been sober since the french revolution. Its so worth it, stay strong brother.

[@kellyallen2794]

Huberman’s alcohol podcast helped me step off the rollercoaster of trying to moderate, unsuccessfully. Now that I’ve committed to going AF, it’s so much easier!

[@MrMorganwatch]

Pretty bold to talk about it while chugging vodka

[@SovereignSoul93]

Water

[@bradfaulkner9121]

36 years old about to be 37. If I stop drinking alcohol, what benefits will it give me? I'm still trying to meet my soul mate to start a family with, women say I am much better to be around and more positive when I'm consuming alcohol. I want to stop completely so I can have a life, but the potential for meeting a partner to build a family with is next to zero.

[@jeffcavaliersbluemarker9865]

A clear mind a drive to be better with all the extra time and money. Trust your life will fall in to place . Bless up

[@iFartinElevatorz]

Keep drinking!!! I paused the beginning ad just to give you all motivation to stay on the wagon!

[@prettyneatperformance]

1,004 days without alcohol today! Feels amazing and my anxiety (while still present) has decreased a ton!

[@Therealcarolinaguy]

I love how alcohol tastes and makes me feel. Which kinda sucks and makes it hard to go from 4 six packs a week to 0. Meh.

[@hhumca]

12 pack a week is fine, just exercise and eat healthy

[@sealedindictment]

@@hhumcano doubt…people need to stop being pussies and wanting to live forever let’s face it alcohol is fun

[@ryansmith302]

NA beers (esp Athletic) taste pretty close to the real thing

[@JDfaith2024]

@@ryansmith302do they have anything like that for hard alcohol?

[@Volkbrecht]

Beer is somewhat like chocolate: you taste the first and the last one. If you really enjoy beer, maybe just have one, and drink it by itself, not with a meal or something, so that you really get the most out of it.

[@jacobsmith4284]

I quit on thanksgiving 2019. It was easy for me. No withdrawals. The hard part is navigating the social landscape where I am surrounded by a culture of drinking. I’m constantly turning down drink offers at gatherings and getting that annoying look of “what’s wrong with you? Why aren’t YOU drinking?” That’s the hard part.

[@nothing55rk]

My last bad night of drinking was August 21 2017... Not a drop since!

[@pippaboyd88]

I quit dec 31 2023 and havent drunk since. Started proper fasting as well and just feel insanely better. Everyone should watch hubermans video on alcohol

[@veehope2702]

Births, Deaths and Marriages. That's my rule for when I drink now and then only moderately.

[@cameronfreeman6753]

Didn’t taste alchohol until I was 32. Two years of drinking later and honestly I kind of like my life better now. Something to look forward to after a long work week. I think once a week is the sweet spot.

[@PJFinster]

Would love to hear this same convo about THC.

[@thomaswyrick4648]

Huberman chimed in about this on his podcast awhile back.

[@Therealmathilda]

As long as you don't smoke it, it's not the worst thing you could do.

[@johnsells9591]

Almost a year and a half sober. Love watching videos like this to help me keep going

[@YehNahMate94]

Been sober since Saturday night not too shabby

[@Fetsimo]

😂😂

[@mikeshafer]

I’m not sober yet but I’ve cut back significantly. I’m not sure if I’ll go 100% since I do love margaritas but I’m more aware of the dangers of alcohol and am trading out booze for more exercise or meditation or reading. Once you get firmly into your 30s, alcohol gets less tolerable. I’m 43 now and a hangover is brutal and comes on with only a few drinks. It’s really not worth it. But it’s a lot of fun when you’re doing it.

[@erome3619]

I stopped at age 30, my skin looks good, my stomach feels good.

[@stepheninderlied5091]

July 5th 2020 was the day I finally chose to not drink. I have made that choice every single day since without ever even thinking about turning back. I could never imagine going back to the person I was, blotting out the consciousness of my intolerable situation that was being, I now experience life. I now choose to be...

[@chillzone-l2d]

53 days sober today!

[@TheVIC-vo6yi]

5 years, u can do it...its all in our heads

[@deeprollingriver52]

So happy for you

[@chillzone-l2d]

@@TheVIC-vo6yi wow that's impressive. I started drinking again.

[@chillzone-l2d]

@@deeprollingriver52 Thanks! I started drinking again :)

[@milenaseymour446]

After I watched the 2 hour video he did I knew I never wanted alcohol in my life anymore! So grateful for Huberman ! Thank u 🙏