What Happens To Your Body When You Stop Drinking Alcohol

Drinking alcohol is one of the most popular things to do across the globe. Some people spend their entire weekends sitting at the bar, but consuming alcohol on a daily or weekly basis can have extremely negative effects on the body. So what happens when you quit drinking? Find out in today's new video that looks at the changes your body goes through when you stop drinking.
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[@Markrose5]

Something to be aware of: alcohol withdrawals can be potentially fatal as they can often cause seizures. If you are a heavy drinker of alcohol make sure that you slowly reduce your alcohol in an observed environment.

[@stayingweakisnotokay7502]

what means heavy drinker? I Drink 6-8 beer 500 ml.

[@stayingweakisnotokay7502]

@@FAKE-NAME i have a job where im allowed To Drink, over like 8 hours, everyday for like 6 months. i know im an Alcoholic and i want to Quit. tommorow is the day i count as vaccinated here in germany, i can Go out again, distract and stop drinking. i just dont wanna die right now lol

[@stayingweakisnotokay7502]

@@FAKE-NAME i Cant Go to a Doctor i would loose my gun owning liscence lol

[@soylentcompany5235]

@@stayingweakisnotokay7502 good luck!

[@Swaindog13]

Been there, done that! you are very correct. I tried to quit on my own, bad idea. Had 2 seizures, and spent about a week and a half in the hospital, then several months back at home with my parents before being able to be under my own roof again. I’m now 9 months sober and counting.

[@mikejavaux4697]

I was a bad alcoholic for about 12 years and proud to say I’m over 2 yrs sober and still goin strong

[@3kz]

thats what my dad would have said

[@Lreusser21]

Proud of you buddy

[@moeahmed1072]

I am 9 months sober I respect you a lot

[@Ivan_Ooze]

im at 1 year 2 months sober myself, stay strong brother!

[@numbskullhusband4275]

My last drink was 10 PM, April 27th 2010. It can be done and it's worth the effort!!!

[@jfk-yb2vh]

I’ve been an alcoholic for 9 years. I finally acknowledged it last week, and I’m currently 6 days sober. I’m going to keep this going, and quit alcohol for good I’ll be updating this comment with my progress. Stay strong fellas, we can do this!

[@lilbucko]

I'm trying too. 12hrs sober

[@earlmcclain8488]

2weeks today. Day 4 about got me. Been cruzing ever since. You can do it

[@cultofgaia9625]

We have almost the exact same story, alcoholic for 8 years and 4 days sober and feeling great! Good luck on your journey my brother

[@sihleftthem]

its been 13 days for me, lets do this guys

[@lilbucko]

I only made it one day. Had 8 drinks. Made it 2 days sober. Now I'm having some drinks tonight. I need a new hobbie!

[@Blahblahmonster1234]

I remember watching this last year when I was really struggling with alcohol. I kept making and breaking my goals of stopping. But after a lot of help; I hit 6 months of sobriety yesterday. I feel so much better today than when I was drinking. You can change if you need too!

[@stanleymharrisiii1843]

Yeaaa! 🙌🏽🤩🔥

[@DanielCintron-wq9zj]

How did you deal with the withdrawals?

[@merledixonforce]

Well done

[@edwinrodeo]

God bless you 🙏 hang on bro, 1 day at a time. At least with YT you can reach out to someone who understands you. Peace 👍

[@patc8735]

Does 6 months feel that much better than say,one month?

[@ryanmarrow9819]

I'm currently 36 hours since my last drop of alcohol and I am going to keep this going!

[@Mr_Capone]

Me too stay 💪

[@animeeditz4062]

Are you still sober ?

[@Empire.]

Are still sober?

[@rimmiengo5196]

He drank again, smh.

[@skylerchildforever3644]

I’m at 12 days in. We can do this. Just checking in.

[@13ritneyanne]

Recovering alcoholic here. Drank half gallon of vodka every 2 days. Had to be medically detoxed 3x and was in liver failure. On any given day my BP was 150/90 and my BAC was .500 which to most is a lethal amount. I quit 4 months ago and I'm so grateful to be alive! I'm only 34 years old and have a lot of life to live. Congrats to everyone who quit! ❤️ Edit: thank you everyone with your kind words. So much love to all of you for the support. It's been almost 9 months since my last drink now. Still going strong. ❤ December 7th 2022: One year sober! ❤️ December 7th 2023: TWO YEARS SOBER ❤️

[@josefdanis8114]

Good girl, Im about to stop now.

[@13ritneyanne]

@@josefdanis8114 I'm so happy to hear that! Remember healing takes time and I know it sounds cliche, but trust the process. Change is hard for everyone but each day it gets less uncomfortable and easier and you will notice the health benefits almost instantly! ❤ my heart is with you!

[@stellaaniston9774]

@@13ritneyanne good job Britney!

[@13ritneyanne]

@@stellaaniston9774 thank you 🤗 6 months and still going strong!

[@emilyc9380]

Amazing! Great job! I pray my boyfriend will also. We need him back.

[@doopy85]

I've got 3 years sober this month. Hardest thing I ever did. Best thing I've done as an adult.

[@ku8721]

You haven't done it... you're still DOING it... and doing GREAT!!!

[@general7345]

good job man

[@TheInfographicsShow]

Congrats!

[@wtfRowdy]

all love dude

[@MeisoKun]

It's worth it keep going strong!

[@edwinrodeo]

As of 12/31/23. I’ve been alcohol & tobacco free.. hopefully I can find the strength to stay this way. 🙏

[@audrahartman4212]

Prayers for victory and your struggle! 🙏🫶🏻💪

[@joseb1541]

That was the last day I had alcohol. Been sober since, it's been a couple months but it's well worth it.

[@parkerlee3912]

I’m just 23 days sober after 10 years of daily drinking and I wanna be where all of you are, who have achieved months and years of sobriety… Wow, congrats to all of you!! Reading your comments gives me huge inspiration. Thank you! 🎉🙏 Edit **: It’s been exactly 93 days since I quit, and I’m still so grateful for the stories shared here that helped me start, and continue, my journey. In turn, my boyfriend and my older sister have been inspired and now they’re drinking much less too! So thank you on their behalf! ❤️

[@kojikunthepittie7452]

Congratulations!! You’re amazing! 🥰 You got this.

[@johnmitchell5126]

After almost two decades of alcoholism, I'm sober for 2 months and going strong. You got this!

[@destroyer4967]

I was alcoholic for 12 years now 3 months alcohol free..

[@agustinmoreyra400]

Why you counting? To tell people how much you quit this time?? Just quit, stop counting.

[@spacecorgi1864]

Oh wow hope you’re still going strong man!

[@julietcrowson3503]

🕊️🌌🙏✝️

[@thebestofallworlds187]

@@destroyer4967 my memory is so bad- and I believe it is because I drink. did your memory improve after you stopped drinking?

[@jaywalker3553]

I drink everyday after my brother was murdered I thought it would help numb the pain and help me get over the trauma I was dealing with on a day to day basis but it only had gotten worse. Today I'm going to embark on a new journey I'm not drinking not only for me and the harm to my body but for my wife and kids . Wish me luck guys I need your prayers and I pray that all of you guys who made it to the stage of sobriety stay sober it's a beautiful thing 🙏🏾

[@hmayor3745]

Do it for your family, they need you💪

[@wwtf7180]

You got this. You can do it. 👍🏻

[@jeffsavage6251]

Remember drink doesn’t make you forget it actually makes things worse in so many ways

[@jcd3869]

My girlfriend's brother was murdered and she really struggled for 2 years drinking whiskey to numb the pain. She almost took her own life but stuck with it. Once she truly decided she deserved a happy life and her brother wants that for her every day she no longer has those dark thoughts anymore. She drinks but much less and not as many blackouts. So sorry about your brother man. His spirit is in you ever day and he wants you to be happy. GL each and every day very powerful prayers and thoughts from Rhode Island.

[@_abbilina_]

You deserve a better life. ONE DAY AT A TIME! Rooting for you.

[@jesus96391]

1 year and 2 months without alcohol and got into bodybuilding, definitely proud of myself 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@lobstermania4025]

jesus is too

[@ms.opinion8470]

Im proud of you too!!

[@janecluboriginal2095]

I took up running when I found sobriety, and it changed my life. What a difference on my mind, body and soul. Found my will and want to be free from alcohol 09/25/09

[@Hollypenopepper]

@@lobstermania4025 Jesus is a fictitious character in an ancient book written by goat herders from the bronze age.

[@robertshipley6990]

I'm about 12 13 months myself and been working out

[@shkarbaran6406]

Im now 12 hours sober and i keep it going . Pray for me

[@friedazlife9074]

I'm praying for you. I feel like I've been drinking the last 10 yrs. Heavily. But suddenly I just quit. I will pray for you. You can do it!

[@MarkKeeling-tj6sr]

Prayers

[@kapilpundit]

I used to drink a lot. Around 2 bottles of Whiskey a day. Then in September 2019, I went to a bar and started drinking a beer, when I suddenly noticed that I was feeling that my face was rushing with blood, had a unusually stuffy nose, and had difficulty breathing. So much that I had to leave from there without even finishing my first glass of that beer. I tried drinking another day, but same thing happened. Later on that same month, I was diagnosed with alcohol allergy. I had been drinking for around 15 years since when I was in college. And suddenly alcohol allergy happened. That was the last time I drunk. Now after around 2 years, I have received promotions in my job, at least tripled my salary, and have started bodybuilding which I was passionate about when I was a teenager.

[@Davidjon1946]

Wow two bottles of whiskey a day? You're lucky to be alive I developed acute pancreatitis so I slowed my drinking down no choice unless I want to experience that excruciating pain again period but congratulations to your promotion in life

[@kapilpundit]

@@Davidjon1946 you are right, I could have developed Pancreatitis or Liver disease, but fortunately did not. However I do have Hepatitis B positive. And I was on a suicide mission. Alcohol allergy was a blessing in disguise, otherwise I would have died a painful death for sure.

[@relentlessliving5588]

Did you have anxiety issues too? Did the breathing and stuffy nose go away?

[@kapilpundit]

@@relentlessliving5588 yep, after I stopped drinking. You need to stop drinking completely. Yes I did experience anxiety when I got the allergy attack...

[@jeffreydowell8970]

👍

[@marksmith1074]

Alcoholism runs in my family and I quit January 1, 2021. I died for 4 minutes with a BAC of .52. My drinking was getting out of hand and I knew it was. I was up to 2 bottles of vodka a day and I drank whenever I could. I would wake up at 3 am and reach for my vodka to stop the withdrawals. When I finally bottomed out, was when I died from alcohol poisoning. The doctor said my liver was very damaged and my pancreas was very swollen. I knew I had to change and I was given a second chance. After the doctor said I was at death's doorstep, I quit. I didn't need rehab or AA because I knew I was killing myself. The withdrawals were the worst but worth it in the end. I have been sober for a year now and I feel so much better. I will be cheering for anyone out there trying to get sober. You got this!

[@lightburst3785]

Your story is inspiring I’m 17 and had a really bad problem with drinking id drink every single day for about 2 years id get into trouble was always getting hurt going to the woods at night with friends id even sit in my room and drink vodka tell I fell asleep just shot after shot. Even before work (which was still capable of doing my job) everytime I’d go through a bottle of vodka to myself every 2 days I notice the affects on my body it was terrible. I knew I needed to stop but felt I couldn’t because it was so easy to just keep drinking and feeling the way I felt it was incredibly hard to be without. After all that I finally told myself it was time to stop so far I’m a month and a week strong and I never thought I’d make it this far. I’m disappointed I had to deal with all this at my age but I’m so proud of my decision now I feel much better.

[@lailarahaman7459]

Thank you 🙏 please pray for me please! 😭😭

[@edwardrivera4730]

Congratulations on your second chance, I’m glad you’re still with us! Keep spreading the good word.

[@edwardrivera4730]

@@lightburst3785 You’re so young to have already had to make this decision. I wish for you a long and rewarding life of good health, my friend!

[@tggraham3321]

I'm on day 4. and still feel like death. I mean better than dsy to and 3. But on day 4. My stomach tuned against me and hasn't let up a minute. Was this normal for you. How much longer will I suffer. I almost want to give up

[@Fishyflabs]

Please pray for me as i attempt to get this monkey off my back. Thanks to everyone sharing their stories here as well. It's very inspirational to know I'm not the only one fighting this.

[@crussty]

how are you now?

[@bipedalprimate1927]

Ive been drinking for 23 years. In and out of AA for 11 years. On day 6 sober currently. My blood pressure was 184/123. I went to urgent Care and got three weeks of blood pressure medication and scheduled a doctor's appointment to be evaluated. I have no health insurance and haven't been there in decades. Wish me luck, and good luck to everyone out there struggling!

[@bruh1077]

Goodluck. I have faith in you, have faith in yourself to! You can do it.

[@mwestmwenda]

I have been sober for the last 10 days. I feel some pride. My current target is 14days without alcohol. respect to all those who have stayed clean for months and even years. You are all true motivation to me.

[@sonughosh7657]

My current target is 7 days without alcohol..

[@marilynx4841]

How is it going?

[@johnv6806]

Im trying to only drink on the weekends

[@markthompson2466]

LAST EVER DRINK WAS 29/10/2010.... Keep going buddy....After about 90 days the problem will be history....by that time the brains reward centre neural connections associating drinking as a need in the brain survival hiracy will be so weak through lack of reinforcement (actually drinking) that like me you can laugh at the old conman drink.

[@jonathanmcoles92]

Me too

[@NicoleCtirad]

I started drinking alcohol since my teenage. Spent my whole life fighting alcohol addiction. Also suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom 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.

[@BrownGeorge-pw2xo]

No doubts shrooms are 100% blessings from nature. Indeed nature's little miracles

[@Bastianbishops]

Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Germany. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.

[@DonnHowes]

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

[@SusanaGomez-mp8sk]

Ive done shrooms last month in my place. It taught me how severely traumatized I was from alcohol. I healed from many mental traumas from my past and was able to forgive, let go. Shrooms to me is a remedy not a vice. I even felt more refreshed the morning after. So no hangovers. No depression mood for days. No anxiety.I now have a more calm mind

[@gefferystones2814]

How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta

[@agenthat8367]

I was a 12 pack (sometimes more) a day every day. I decided to cut back to only one 12 pack for the weekend (maybe) and Mon-Friday is only water and going to the gym for an hour. It's been three weeks now and my body and mental cognition has never felt better. The addiction is screaming on the inside but the will power to fight off the cravings is getting stronger and easier every day. Anyone out there that is struggling with alcohol addiction like me I just want to tell you that we got this, we can beat this, you have to wish it into existence and do not give up!

[@carolsanders3979]

Thank you needed to hear this today I'm a alcoholic and haven't drank for 16 days .

[@agenthat8367]

@@carolsanders3979 Stay strong and stay focused! it does get easier, and the health benefits are noticeable. Mentally and physically.

[@TrustNone35]

Weekend drinking is possible if you can handle it. Just don let the weekdays creep back in. The pandemic and working from home made drinking all week possible but trying to get back on track now.

[@stunnathegod1671]

@agent8367, what if you drink like 3-6 OEs everyday , how should I take start the journey , I just got told from the doctors that I can die or have a seizures. I gotta get sober I’m barley 22. If you got some advice lmk please 🙏 good luck on ur own journey

[@josephmartin5483]

You drink 3-6 OE 40 oz. Just reduce your intake from 6 to 5 to 4 to 3 to 2 to 1 then quit. Sometimes people can quit cold turkey without reducing intake first. You gotta quit though, there's no way to survive while drinking everyday, it gets bad.

[@ShadowWalkerPrime]

I was a bad alcoholic for about 40 years and proud to say I'm over 2 days sober and still goin strong

[@leldeozolab.5338]

How are you doing now?

[@frankowskis2865]

2 day lol

[@rdhdracing]

This has troll vibes lol

[@judeirwin2222]

TWO DAYS? And now, a month later...are you drinking or not? Be honest.

[@travywavy_au]

@@judeirwin2222 obviously he is

[@patricius.9432]

Currently fighting alcoholic abuse, it's very hard for me, but i believe in myself! This keeps me motivated.

[@shivashankar2477]

‘Occasionally drinking is fine’ is a FALSE tailored statement from the alcohol makers. Don’t believe it. Quit it completely and hangout with friends who encourage that!

[@donaldalexander6353]

Join an A.A. group.

[@valiantstallion]

Set a goal so powerful that absolutely nothing will comprise your path to victory.

[@tristananvilcaster]

Take Kratom. It helps to take away the addictive effects of alcohol and is way safer.

[@edwardrivera4730]

You may be shocked to find out how many people around you are in the same fight. They will go out of their way to help you in your fight too. I hope you seek them out because they understand.

[@bradleywalters1665]

Man being an alcoholic for 10+ years this really hits hard. All the trouble/ fights/ duis/ wrecks and craziness I’ve been through I always made excuses that it wasn’t alcohol. I’ve been 1 year and a half sober and I’ll never look back.

[@DustyRoadz]

Literally just got my first dwi yesterday. It’s a wake up call to me. It’s either sober up or die. I’m so ashamed that I let myself get like this and the fact I could’ve hurt or killed someone and wrecking a innocent family.

[@LaffinKing]

Good to know that you're not hurt and haven't hurt anyone as well. The right choices starts with us. Im about 3 weeks sober after getting some alarming blood work. I wish you well

[@jenniferkong2439]

My husband and myself used to drink @ least a 12 pack and a 5th of Jager each on a daily basis and that was just me and him hanging out at home. I don't even wanna think about how much more we drank when we go out partying. I drank like that from the time I was 19 till I was 32. Right after turning 32 I started blacking out more and more until it was everytime I drank no matter how much I drank and also started becoming pretty aggressive/violent. Then the hangovers started lasting longer, like literally 3 days. To shorten the story a couple months after turning 33 on Christmas Eve 2015 to exact I took my last drink and haven't had a single desire to reach for a bottle since! I didn't even realize I was 6 years sober till I started writing this! 🤯🥳😁😁😁

[@polarbarrrs]

That's great! I have a question for you though, do you still go out to bars and parties with your husband and friends? That's the one thing I'm trying to hear other peoples stories on. I love the aspect of going out to a bar at night and having a good time but I'm curious what it is like to deal with drunk people when you are completely sober

[@sullykhan7237]

So very proud of you thank you you have given me some inspiration 8

[@bigimskiweisenheimer8325]

4 years here. The hangovers we're not tolerable at the end of my drinking. How I don't miss drinking is amazing. It actually repulses me.

[@roberthuot7887]

Did your husband follow in your recovery path?

[@bigimskiweisenheimer8325]

@@polarbarrrs I can only speak for myself, people are different. I go to restaurants and wherever there's good food that Like. I don't go to bars because everybody there is geared towards getting drunk and it's not a cool dinning experience. I learned to have a good time by removing alcohol and when you do that, the things you do for fun are a lot better quality and geared toward what YOU like. To sum it up, it's a little selfish and totally self indulging. And the crowds and the drunk " friends" are not missed and totally avoided. When you drink, your friends are really drinking partners validating each other's drinking habits. They will continue without you, or they can join you at a table, not the bar. Most stay at the bar but the ones who join you are your real friends and probably not alcoholics. It's really boring and obnoxious to stand at a bar until 2 am when you don't drink. Well, those are my thoughts and experiences. I hope they helped explain a little bit and help you to be selfish to yourself. Good luck. ✌️

[@armandobejarano1678]

I'm an alcoholic and I'm 3 years 4 months sober, and it's the best thing I've ever done. Thank you God.

[@RonDMC85]

Amen!

[@deoduceassassin]

21 days ago I decided to take a break from drinking, I’ve never felt better. Thinking of making this permanent.

[@DEMONX62]

I would drink every day until I got tired and fell asleep for over a year or maybe 2. The last 3 days I did that I would wake up with a pulsating pain where my kidneys are. I decided to stop and have been sober for 3 days now. Have had constant temptations but I would think about that pain I felt and notice it's definitely a warning sign. I haven't felt pain since I decided to stop. I'm looking to make it more permanent aswell because I was in great shape but fell into a depression and stopped working out during my alcoholic phase and I feel like a slug. I want to get that quality of life back that I had before. Wish you luck in your life.

[@charlieramez6421]

A Friend shows me this video and I paused it to write a comment : I'm French. Wine and alcohol is also asocial construction here. Although I know that even in France, drinking alone is considered sad and a symptome for addiction. Now that I process those informations, I know I am an alcoholic and I promise to my friend I'll quit alcohol for good in 2024. After, I'll quit smoking. I already quitted anti-depressor medication this year and caught back with my parents. One step at a time, they say. Good Luck and Happy New Year to you, wherever you are, and remember you're valid, brave,and strong 😊

[@vespersubutex1987]

Good luck !:) I also did the same as you. Greetings from Poland :)

[@seancotter4610]

I started a health kick in September 2019 and gave up alcohol as part of it. Never looked back. Over 3 years later, I’ve not touched a drop and I’m 80 pounds lighter. I found being alcohol free, helped me stick to a healthy diet and I had the energy to exercise way more. 🎉

[@Bombabingbong66]

Fantastic. 🙂

[@_abbilina_]

Congratulations! I have as well.

[@mikelldaley9078]

good deal !

[@debbiecurtis4021]

80 pounds is amazing. Congratulations.

[@PetiteNomNom]

Must be nice not being an addict. When you suffer from alcoholism. Going more than a week without alcohol seems/ is impossible. Im starting a treatment called the Sinclair Mathis using Naltrexone in a few days, in hopes of reversing my addiction. For anyone who’s feeling hopeless… I HIGHLY encourage you to look up “Claudia Christian, TED talk on the Sinclair method”!!! Turns out, you don’t have to stay an addict. And practice/ torture yourself with complete sobriety in order to heal and turns out you can cure your alcoholism and get rid of your cravings!

[@chriskeraghan53]

I was blackout drunk for ten years, finally got sober seven months ago, best decision I’ve ever made.

[@realtyrocks1969]

Are you still sober? Be honest.

[@chriskeraghan53]

@@realtyrocks1969 still sober

[@buddhiwww]

I have been sober for 27 minutes. It’s so boring, wish me luck.

[@jenlee5003]

😅

[@the.marinator]

Been drinking for close to 3 decades. Drinking was basically my escape from reality and thoughts. I lost my brother when I was 17 and that was one of the painful memories that I was trying to cover up all these years. I still struggle with it, but I need to quit for myself and my family. 🙏

[@memorialgardens1664]

Keep strong brother 🧠💪🙋‍♂️💚🙏

[@the.marinator]

@@memorialgardens1664 Thank you!

[@rg6807]

So proud of all the people who got sober

[@mikelldaley9078]

amen

[@lowkeyocity6769]

90 days soon

[@n8steez832]

i’m sober 2 months right now and i’m so happy i read your comment thanks dude 🥺

[@freedum5]

Im a heavy drinker and ive stopped for a week now and my face looks kuch nicer and i feel overall better. Thanks. Its encouraging! Edit: i didnt id get this many likes and comment but i wana thank all of your for your kind words of encouragement and openness and that i know all of if you are struggling can do it. Bless you all ❤

[@TheInfantry98]

I’ve just begun working on stopping drinking as well. Sober for 3 days so far

[@Ashas.Garden]

@@TheInfantry98 Wonderful! Good job.

[@kiranparmar6324]

AMAZING JOB GUYS GOOD TO SEE PEOPLE TRY STOP THESE BAD HABITS APPRECIATE YALL

[@stayingweakisnotokay7502]

i really need to stop drinking

[@eeeithan6588]

*Kuch* lol

[@kgais245]

3 days sober

[@MrJonathanCervera]

You got this brother. Stay strong.

[@vso5189]

8 years sober. It’s very possible.

[@Lovelifeliv22]

I was drank away my life becoming homeless for many years. I'm 34 now and have 9 months sober. I work a job, live in a house and am happy for the first time in a long time. You can do it too!

[@ms.opinion8470]

Awesome for you!!

[@m.b.a8361]

Good job !🎉🎉🎉

[@timberwolf5631]

Hi, I'm Timber, and I'm an alcoholic with 18 months into recovery. I am not among those who can have a glass of wine. I will drink the whole bottle and ask for more. I nearly killed myself after several years of heavy drinking, and was in the hospital AGAIN. As usual, I was asked if I wanted to go to rehab to help me stop drinking. This time I said yes, and I meant it. I meant it so much that I graduated from rehab 3 weeks later, and have not had a drop of alcohol since. I know my body likes that, and so does my brain. I pray for all alcoholics and addicts to find their light at the end of their dark tunnel.

[@ethanward9768]

today marks my first day sober. started feeling swelling on my liver so to prevent further damage i decided to dedicate myself and get my body healthy again. i know it’s going to be hard but the life i live will change for the better in so many ways so i have to stick to it. especially for the ones i love.

[@revlovelightblues]

I'm going on 40 days without a drop.

[@kxtx3]

I was a really unpredictable drunk, where every weekend turned into a potential nightmare for the people around me. It landed me in the hospital, jail, & a psych ward on more than one occasion. I was finally able to stop for Sober October, the one-month sobriety challenge. Needless to say, I haven’t looked back & I’ve been happily sober from it ever since. Best decision I could’ve made!

[@ProtoForte]

acid ruined alcohol for me. felt like i needed a psych ward as well from just drinking alone. but tbh it ruined almost every drug for me. even the one i love and still do from time to time (xtc).

[@stephenwilliams7200]

I was the same way.. I was in and out of jail and went to prison. I stop drinking 5 years ago a week ago. I haven't seen a cop or jail since I stopped I wish I never started drinking cause it has really messed up my life

[@main8824]

Lol I’m 14 and I’ve been sober for 14 years. Amateurs.

[@po.russki]

Why jail?

[@YannickReid]

Love that for you!

[@MBLStacks]

I'm now 17 months alcohol free after 12 years of hard, high functional drinking. Whoever is trying to quit or is recovering; YOU got this! Watching videos like this is how it can start. 👊

[@TheDionysianFields]

The video is propaganda.

[@johnlewis8934]

@@TheDionysianFields only an alcoholic would think that

[@TheDionysianFields]

@@johnlewis8934 Cute. I don't suppose it would make a difference if I revealed that I'm *objectively* not an alcoholic. I can make a 6 pack last for a month or more. I can stare at the same can of beer for days and feel no temptation or compulsion to drink it. That's what I mean by objectively not an alcoholic.

[@Blattzz802]

@@TheDionysianFields How so?

[@TheDionysianFields]

@@Blattzz802 It's giving you one side of the story...that, by definition, is propaganda. Alcohol has been proven to have many benefits for those who drink responsibly.

[@dalescorcher5568]

After a girl rejecting me, dealing with severe social anxiety and familly problems. I became an alcholic at 18 years of age. For about 4 months I drank alcohol every night. Sometimes, even before I go to school. However, I started to be sober, and pair with that a healthy diet and working out regularly. I'm sober for a miniscule 3 weeks but I'm still going strong and plan to continue improving myself. It's never too late.

[@StarkEpiphany]

Working out and trying to eat healthy to better the body really does help me keep my mind of drinking.

[@ShogunateDaimyo]

After heavy daily beer drinking for past 6 years I quit over 200 days ago. What a blessing to have my desire removed and my obsession to drink again gone. I tried many times to do it alone and never could stay stopped for longer than a week or two. Longest ever was a month but that was only once and i knew it wouldnt last without more help since i live alone. Joined AA and it is the best thing that ever happened to me. Learn to live without alcohol. Even a little is damaging to so much of the body and rewires the brain to be in anxiety fear or anger. Every time you drink your brain is moving towards more habitual and impulsive thinking (even when youre not drinking) until your willpower to stop or do much of anything is completely gone. And dont listen to the studies that say there are some health benefits to a drink or two a day. You can get the same benefits and more from the fundamentals such as exercise, drinking more water, getting sunshine, proper diet, and being of service to others.

[@Hawking1969]

I stopped drinking 35 years ago. Best decision of my life. I look better, feel better, have more money, risked my life less, and am more mentally alert.

[@p2p104]

@Laxman Tiwari tell us more abouth this technique pls

[@josephmartin5483]

It's not a decision, it's stopping making a decision to drink.

[@50calaspirin]

Went from dropping 2k a month on alcohol to not drinking at all. Literally just stopped. I was aware of the dangers of stopping cold turkey but it needed to be done. Feel amazing now.

[@schempgirl1]

Great job, my grandfather was an alcoholic and my dad never wanted his children (my siblings and I) to live with that

[@garbeal2397]

24 grand a year on drink?what were you drinking magnums of champagne?Jesus that's how much I earn in a year. I'm 50 days no drink now and hopefully can keep going.

[@tim46153]

Dom perignon

[@jimmyfunyak1320]

What exactly were you drinking to spend 2k a month?

[@relaxingchoices181]

AWESOME-0!!!

[@JohnthesonofGod]

On January the 28th I will be a whole year sober from alchohol.

[@Atoms-Raging-cd3vo]

I couldn't care less

[@chriscripplercruz1833]

I tried everything to quit drinking for years and one day 3 years ago I had a self epiphany and that extra second in time I poured it all down the drain and haven't touched it since

[@anaceonamejias]

Currently in rehab for drinking, looking forward towards my recovery and staying positive!

[@TheInfographicsShow]

Good luck! You got this!

[@justinjackson4073]

Good luck. I'm concidering going to a rehab myself.

[@Davidjon1946]

How didlet you sneaky a phone in there buddy? Good luck to you man

[@Davidjon1946]

@@justinjackson4073 I'm done it a couple times unfortunately for opiates and alcohol the first time I stayed clean maybe four months? The second time just over four years I now have a drink every now and then I've learned how to do it responsibly and the fear of getting pancreatitis again however drugs I have not looked back and over 5 years good luck to you if you decide to do so

[@anaceonamejias]

@@Davidjon1946 we get our phones from 3-10:30 (:

[@Tony-rl2fr]

At 58 years old I'm 2 weeks sober and not looking back. Looking forward to sobriety for the rest of my days. Not looking for a pat on the back, just want to let you all know, it may be late but it's never too late. 👍🏻

[@sunnyrays2281]

That is so encouraging! You are right, it’s never too late to start. I’m happy for you.

[@Skerboysweet]

2 week that’s it? Dude that’s not a flex that’s hardly anything get to 6 months than talk to me

[@john-martin]

@@Skerboysweet simmer down edgy boi

[@deniawise8224]

@@Skerboysweet Umm did you not see the part where he says he isn't looking for a "pat on the back?" yet u still insult him saying that isn't a flex. He probably had a drink after reading ur ignorant comment seeing he is only 2 weeks in.

[@mikewilhelmson8413]

@@Skerboysweet 58 year old men don't need to "flex on" kids that can't spell.

[@alwande8551]

I am 1 week without alcohol...i started drinking 2019 and i will quit...say no to alcohol 🤞❤

[@hyde5643]

2 weeks sober today and i’m so happy i don’t wake up with a hangover anymore!

[@mattbehrens2784]

I watched this about 5-6 days ago, and now I'm almost 2 days sober!!! No joke! Thank you so much.

[@mattbehrens2784]

Just wanted to let people know, 2 months later, I don't let alcohol run my life anymore. I hope other people can benefit from this video. It's worth watching!

[@etherealdeal1792]

@@mattbehrens2784 thank you for the update! 💚🙏🏼

[@brownfudge2653]

Great

[@edc2730]

7 days sober and I’m SOOOOO glad I came across this video. I’ve had a few cravings, especially coming from having a drink everyday. Nonetheless I can really feel the changes in my body, I’m excited about the road ahead and especially the COGNITIVE CLARITY!

[@maximusprime6004]

Keep it up!!

[@medicmikerelf3309]

Congratulations My Brotha

[@XxSILVRSURFERxX]

Update Ed c

[@kathaleenalchorn7290]

I am 6 days sober. I feel the brain fog has faded. I don’t feel as bloated (puffy). I do have a few cravings . I also was drinking every evening . I am excited to see how this plays out for me.

[@goodmorningbeautifulhumans1638]

I suggest reading The Easy Way to Stop Drinking by Alan Carr. It made it so easy to never look at a bottle with desire ever again. You’ve got this, it’s worth it!

[@acook213]

Quitting, instead of trying to control, drinking has been a huge relief for me - I feel like I no longer have to manage it. I can just show up, be present in my life, and notice the urge to drink (sometimes it still happens, but it’s usually pretty short lived) instead of being completely by and giving into it. One breath at a time!

[@cheathamama]

I’m on day 8 and feeling great! 42 years old and have been drinking nearly 2 bottles of wine per night for over a decade. Husband was in the same boat. He’s away for 6 months and we are both quitting. We’ve spent nearly $8k a year, that’s about $80k! First night I had shakes and night sweats on day 3 I had so much energy I couldn’t stop cleaning. Day 5 I did tons of yard work and cleaned my chicken coop. Day 6 I cleaned my horribly messy back porch. Had night sweats again. Day 7 I threw my back out going to the bathroom 😂. Today, I’m in bed recovering. Too much energy, not enough core strength. But I’m not going back.

[@jterry414]

It’s tough, when you’re lonely and thinking about life regretting decision making, that bottle is always there to comfort you

[@Hotboytrue]

I know exactly what you mean when I try to stop i get so depressed I drink again to get back happy.

[@GuitarHeroPhenomSux]

"I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy."

[@lydiap9542]

Go for a run 🏃‍♀️ seriously ; I used to have that same tendency to go for the bottle whenever I got stuck inside my head now at the moment you feel that urge , put your shoes on and go exercise ! You’ll feel much better , think clearer & you won’t regret it the next day 😇

[@BeneGesseritSaya]

Living in regret? What a waste. Change your life or die. It’s up to you. Be weak or fight.

[@jterry414]

@@BeneGesseritSaya we all live in some what regret from past decision making, but you are correct

[@TeeMac68]

7 years sober after 30 years of drinking. Ended up guzzling vodka round the clock on days off during the last few years. Almost died from accidentally cutting digital artery whilst drunk and that was my wake up call. Hit rock bottom at that point and needed to look at why I drank. Went deep into the whys and wherefores of my life, understood trauma, found forgiveness and acceptance and have never looked back. Alcohol was just a symptom. I now have self esteem, self respect, impenetrable boundaries and an optimism I never knew existed. If you feel there is no hope, trust me, there is.

[@user-ve7wj9hy3e]

I’m 74 yo and have stopped alcohol use numerous times throughout my life. I started drinking at 15 yo. Started drinking again a couple years ago; started with 1 or 2 beers a day but alcohol has an insidious way of increasing your intake over time due to greater tolerance. Quit, hopefully for good 8 days ago and already feeling so much better! Best of luck and thanks to all of you who posted here. Let’s all put this self destructive behavior behind us.

[@markdavis6835]

I'm on day 14. It's a struggle, but finally feel I'm getting strong with a better attitude and outlook.

[@gargould7186]

You can Log into ( peripheral neuropathy) also ( National library of medicine) because I just found out on my own that alcohol can cause seizures. Back in February 1991 I had a seizure at home and woke up 5 minutes later and didn’t think much about it, then at work when it was time to go home I felt lightheaded and I couldn’t even get my keys out of my pocket. So they took me to the hospital and I was there for 4 days and I was diagnosed with encephalitis ( which is swelling of the brain) so my Neurologist sent me to Mayo Clinic in Minnesota because I was his first patient with that condition. And then the Dr in Minnesota also said that I was his first patient. But I remember if alcohol was mentioned in our conversation, but I took an MRI exam and found that the part of my brain that controls my immune system had permanent damage. So he said that when I have a seizure my brain automatically sends out the white blood cells to attack a virus ( but there is no virus to attack) so then the blood cells will start to attack my nerves. And the coating on my nerves is called the myelin sheath. So they put me on Prednisone a steroid drug to try to stop the brain from sending the wrong signal but it didn’t work. I was on it for a year and gained 30 pounds and had to gradually decrease my dosage for a year to get completely off this terrible drug. And 33 years later a am still having seizures but I am on Keppra and Zonisamide . But my seizures are very mild, but they still activate my immune system because of my brain not being able to control my immune system. And on Saturday April 27, 2024 I was scrolling through my phone and came across this website ( National Library of Medicine). So I dug through it and found that alcohol can give you seizures and I was still drinking about a beer a day and that is all that it takes to keep your body poisonous with alcohol. I haven’t had a mild seizure for 50 days now and my foot is still burning, where 4 years ago 50 days it felt half way decent. So now that I know that alcohol can give you seizures I am giving up alcohol to see if my foot pain goes away in a month. I told my Neurologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan that when I have a seizure my white blood cells were automatically sent out because my brain could not control them, but I didn’t tell her that I was at Mayo Clinic 33 years ago. And she said that didn’t seem right. But now the next time I see her I think I will tell her everything I have found out.

[@erostv9940]

26 here, diagnosed with severe alcoholic hepatitis in February. Just want to say I’m 10 months sober and my life has never been better. I know I’m still sick but I feel the healthiest I’ve ever been since 18. Anyone struggling with sobriety out there stay positive!

[@Keriberryxo]

My sister passed away in 2018 from acute alcoholic hepatitis at the age of 41, miss her everyday. Glad you are still fighting and are going in the right direction! You should be proud, keep going! ❤️

[@jdheelfan]

Congratulations! I have discovered since I quit drinking that us sober people are the real rebels in society.

[@incremental_failure]

What were your symptoms, how did you find out?

[@erostv9940]

@@incremental_failure I’ll give you the whole story because if you have any of these symptoms I suggest seeking medical attention sooner rather than later. my very first symptom was my body literally rejecting alcohol. There were days I’d drink and I’d begin to wretch but I’d just power through it and continue to drink (Even when there was blood coming up I still drank). I completely ignored these symptoms because I didn’t think it was possible for someone my age to get this disease. It wasn’t until the jaundicing that I started to think that something might be wrong. I remember calling my sister over FaceTime and asking her to look at my eyes and if they seemed yellow. She was concerned of course but told me I could be overreacting and that I should just schedule an appointment with a doctor. I of course ignored this and it wasn’t until I got a ton of welts on my body after playing basketball that I really started worrying I googled all of this and stopped drinking immediately. 2 days later I threw up a cup of blood and rushed to the hospital. The doctors there were the ones who told me I was sick. This all happened over the course of 6 months from august2021-February2022. I’m still alive and well but my liver is getting worse looks like I’m going to need a transplant soon but I know I can beat this.

[@leahmoonbeamflower333]

@@erostv9940positive vibes ❤❤❤ you got this. How are you doing a month later?

[@Deviant_Muffin]

I was in the process of losing a lot of weight. I am 5ft 2, female, in my 20's, and once weighed about 320lbs. I cleaned up my eating, drinking wasn't an issue, and started exercising and got to 255lbs. When things in my life grew unstable in late 2020, I started to drink on a regular basis, depression has been terrible, and stopped closely monitoring my eating habits.... I am now back up to 277lbs. Alcohol and mental health can devastate weight loss. I'll quit drinking for the soul reason to lose weight alone. Edit (2023 One Year Later after this comment) : Wow, thank you everyone!!

[@yourpapichulo8859]

Hope you’re doing better now and your mental health too I know what’s it like ;( be well happy new year

[@nickthedick4273]

Hang in there you can do it !

[@funky_tree]

Good luck for the future!

[@00dude3]

Stay strong

[@francotorres6774]

Sole* reason

[@TriggaMikee]

I was a huge drinker for about 20 years and finally quit since October. Realized my two girls (5 & 1) are the most important and knew I had a fatty liver. I will now only have a drink during special occasions like holidays and I’m able to shut it off immediately after. The Chinese rule is do not drink by yourself and only at dinner. After leaving China in September that mentality helped. I feel so much better and have been working out again! I made a huge mistake doing it for that long but I’m happy I woke up and am sober! Hope everyone watching this can do the same!

[@msfox103able]

I'm 29 and I don't drink because when I was in 9th grade I was catching the bus for school. The bus had the stop sign out. Speed limit is 25. My friend was crossing the road to catch the bus this guy was drunk. He was driving 65mph. He ran my friend over and killed him. I went to his viewing it was a closed casket. It was terrible. When the guy got out of jail he knocked on my friends door. His dad came out and saw the man who killed his child. He got down on his knees he was crying begging him for forgiveness. He truely apologized and my friend's dad forgave him.

[@paulwarrenmetaldetecting]

I haven't touched alcohol for 14 years, best decision of my life

[@davidngo5171]

After 25+ years of being an alcoholic, and being a drunk. Today I’ve decided to get sober.

[@stabilis8895]

Good luck mate

[@biff_handstands]

Way to go, you got this💪.

[@waiatm]

How's it go in

[@patarfawk4502]

I’m 3 months sober I lost my best friend from to much drinking he never woke up :( that’s the only reason why I quit you can quit if you put your mind to it!! It gets better find A hobby or routines

[@wadeking0013]

I wasted and lost 13 years an alcoholic. It will be 3 years SOBER Feb 28th. No AA, NO counseling, no help.

[@colinjames8682]

I’m a very heavy drinker. I find it hard to stop even for just a few days. This video is eye opening.

[@TheInfographicsShow]

Sometimes, it takes many tries. But you can do it!

[@UnholyWrath3277]

Ya just gotta hit the point where enough truly is enough. Some people never reach that point but that's why so many people relapse on drugs is because they deep down need to decide to do better. All the hope this video pushed you closer to that point and you can break it ✊

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

It is hard to quit but you can do it. My late father was never able to quit so passed as a result of drinking his whole life.

[@sweetbeffer]

I'm as well. I quit for around 5 months but now I'm back at it. It's hard when I'm surrounded by everyone who drinks. Going on over 10 years 🥲

[@Animal_Mother]

@@sweetbeffer my father started me at the age of 4, over 40 years ago, I have once in that time gone a month sober, it gets harder as time passes, I hope you can break away.

[@jeffreyiliffe8676]

I'm 22 days sober for the first time in years

[@frankpendlebury8583]

22years without a drink stay strong to everyone who is giving up

[@Branabis]

I’m about 4 days in. The first three days are definitely the worst, but today i woke up with so much energy! I promise it gets better. To anyone that’s reading this and trying to quit, you can do it. It helped me mentally to not tell myself “I’m quitting drinking today!” But instead tell myself, “I’m going to make myself live better every day.” Even if it’s a little less every day, you will eventually have a day where your body doesn’t like it anymore. The never-ending hair of the dog that bit you isn’t forever. It can start now. :)

[@davidraymer397]

How did you do? I hope you were successful. It's hard to not "have that one drink" each night too, it's not always about large quantities.

[@tomkopf4534]

18 hrs now,sleep was tough last night,can't go back I gotta do physical work and at 61 the weight gain and sloth of alcoholism is catching up

[@OldFashioned751]

To everyone who has stopped drinking or are limiting their alcohol intake… WELL DONE and KEEP GOING! Your doing an amazing job in moving forward in life… remember YOU GOT THIS 👍

[@ML-or2ot]

I drink all weekend and gamble with football bets and I wish I didn’t but I feel like if I don’t drink and gamble I have no life . I just come home from work and lay about depressed and bored out my mind . I am going to try again at the next year and give it more time

[@hartzellaerialproductions527]

To anyone struggling with withdrawal or want to quit, you got this! I highly recommend seeing a doctor before detoxing though. I drank a fifth of vodka per day for the past 2 and a half years. My dad passed away a couple weeks ago and I decided I needed to change. Made an appointment with my doctor and quit drinking safely. I’m 18 days sober today. All the initial withdrawal symptoms are gone but I’m still dealing with some lingering symptoms. Mainly anxiety and increased heart rate. I have a cardiology appointment in a few weeks to see the extent of the damage I’ve done. I don’t know if it’s reversible but it definitely won’t be reversible if I kept drinking. Again, to anyone going through this fight, you got this!

[@lobstermania4025]

Thank you for your story. I have the same thing. went to the cardiologist yesterday and I have heart palpitation and murmur and fast beat. I have to do an echo and wear a monitor next week. I need help. I drink 10-15 beers a day..40 years I ;ll be 60 next week.

[@hartzellaerialproductions527]

@@lobstermania4025 It’s a day by day struggle but you can do it. I’m glad you’re seeing a cardiologist. I wish my dad would’ve done that. He had a heart attack at just 63, was a daily drinker and never went to the doctor. It probably could’ve been prevented if he had taken his health seriously. I’m glad you’re taking the right steps!

[@lobstermania4025]

@@hartzellaerialproductions527 Thanks..Day 4.. I have aplan, I just need it to work this time.

[@kofi4927]

I had severe alcoholism at a very young age. It was because I tried to "fit in" and... overdid it... It's been over 4 years since I even had a sip of alcohol. I'm very proud of myself for this streak.

[@crackinupcomedy1851]

🙏

[@Poppins242]

Amazing

[@grasshopper5237]

Good job. Proud of u stay strong

[@John_shepard]

I feel like this was my case as well. I had bad social anxiety (and I didn’t even know it til the end) and always had to have a drink in my hand . I would drink to keep from feeling “awkward “ in social settings and that was a lot of the time so of course the drinks disappeared quickly. Eventually near the end my habits made me isolate myself and become a regular at my local bar, even goin in alone to sit and have a 3 beers and 2 doubles for a regular sitting and the weekends was even morel. 2 years 3 months in sobriety and My social anxiety actually diminished after about 5 months of quitting. I now always have to have a bottle of water in hand lol.

[@adriantroickic8477]

Same, me and my friend were all alcoholics at 16 lol, now i only drink on saturdays when i go out and thats it

[@stephenpisarcik5828]

I started drinking when I was 18. Loved beer. Never thought I was more than a social drinker. The years went by, then decades. Expanded my alcohol to occasional whiskey. I turned 68 last year, a very sharp blood specialist doctor ordered a special ultrasound of my liver and that’s when I found out how much damage I had done to myself. All those years, even with routine blood work, my liver never revealed how bad it was. Until that ultrasound that maps the stiffness and blood flow. I have cirrhosis and scarring of my liver. I immediately stopped drinking and all Tylenol. I’ve been sober now for just over 4 months and seeing a specialist to stay on top of the damage. I pray that my liver will heal.

[@chrisc3502]

I have faith that your liver will regenerate just fine, great job in quitting!

[@lobstermania4025]

I hope you get good news. I'll be 59 next month and I drink 10-15 beers a day for 30 plus years. Day 3 right now. I bet my liver is in bad shape. Keep me posted if you get a chance. Thank you.

[@stephenpisarcik5828]

@@lobstermania4025 So glad you’ve made a great decision to stop drinking! It takes a belief in yourself that you and you alone are responsible for your body. I don’t miss it as much as I thought I would. It is hard for me to see my adult sons drinking now… guess I was a bad role model.

[@lobstermania4025]

@@stephenpisarcik5828 Day 6, almost 1 week. Last night , Friday friends asked us to join them out for happy hour. I just told them that I am trying to not drink . it's hard. I do feel more positive today and actually worked out for the first time in years. I'll probably not be able to walk tomorrow. Don't worry about your sons, I'm am sure they look up to you. It was my son's 33 birthday yesterday and we talked, today he sent a two word text. Love You. Sorry, I'm a bit wishy washy yet. Thanks for listening.

[@tevlynwebb7970]

I wish you all the best, if you dip, I get but for the fact that you’ve had the heart to TRY you’re a super star 🌟

[@staticlux]

3 days sober, been using this video every single day and every craving and dude i cannot explain how much it’s been helping me to keep pushing. Thank you infographics.

[@timothyhall854]

I thought I was the only one who watched this daily

[@hellrellgrillen]

How is it going

[@staticlux]

@@hellrellgrillen it actually has been really well, i’m not 100% sober but i used to drink like 15-20 drinks 5-7 days of the week and now i only have one or two drinks on the weekend. 😀

[@hellrellgrillen]

@@staticlux that's great almost a week for me I been having headaches still

[@jeffpool6571]

Ive been an alcoholic, and been sober for 6 days, can't tell you guys how proud i am...we can do dis..... alcohol is evil....

[@kiz23]

I'm an alcoholic been drinking heavily for 10 years I'm 2weeks sober my face is less puffy more energy and skin is clearer . It's well worth it

[@TheInfographicsShow]

Congrats! Keep it up!

[@BRIANDER100]

how much did you drink ? any health problems ?

[@kiz23]

@@BRIANDER100 no and bottles of Jack Daniels a night couldn't sleep for a while and felt sick and dizzy

[@clairevoyant1865]

10 months sober tomorrow 🥰 so happy I decided to give it up, I was a binge drinker at the weekends and it slowly took its toll on me. I'm only 29 but the effects were clear. Giving up alcohol is the best decision I've ever made.

[@3dgarify]

Yes I'm 26 years old and I stopped drinking. I have an enlarged liver been sober 4 months now. And exercising now and living a healthy life style. Still going to get another check up on my liver next week to see how's my liver is doing

[@jeffreydowell8970]

Me to, I'm clean as well

[@miguelrobb5719]

@@3dgarify how is your liver doing now? I’m curious

[@3dgarify]

@@miguelrobb5719 well I haven't got my liver checked. The doctor told me, he's not to worried about it because I have no abdominal pain or nothing. He's also says as long as I keep my lifestyle healthy and eat right and exercise I should improve my health and lover overall. I also don't drink alcohol at all because it's bad for the liver. I go on 1 mile runs 2 times or 1 time out of the week and lift weights. Also my blood work came back good, chlosteral was little bit over the regular level. But other than that I'm fine for now.

[@3dgarify]

@@miguelrobb5719 also I had to get an ultrasound done, when I got diagnosed. Going to get checked again in about 3 months to see how it's doing.

[@EvanderY]

I was sober for 1 year and relapsed. Drank for 9 days straight. Im going on 11 days sober now.. i hope i can keep away from it completely ❤ To anyone out there whos struggling. You got this

[@luvrgrl32]

I became a pretty bad alcoholic for around three or four months. My last drink was about two months ago. I got so drunk I was in and out of consciousness and I lost the love of my life. Right now I’m working on getting him back.

[@rickspa8348]

68 now, and have drunk alcohol since my teens. As others have said, I was drinking to overcome anxiety and also to numb my feelings of low self esteem and depression. The death of my parents and both my older siblings perpetuated my need to drink more. Read and listen all you want to others that have battled with this terrible addiction, but it’s only you that can make the decision to quit. I just decided one day that I wanted to stop poisoning my body and live a healthier life. Yes, it was obviously tough at first, as it is with all addictions and habits, but it does get easier as the weeks roll into months. I’ve never felt better physically and mentally as I do now. If I can do it, so can you..!!

[@HappyMomma412]

Thank you.

[@lifestylevisualz]

I hit my 3 year mark of sobriety this month after years of heavy drinking when I was in the military.

[@steeven23]

I ended a long term relationship with my ex girlfriend because she had alcohol issues. She would completely change when she decides to get drunk to cope with her issues. This really opened up my eyes on alcoholism and have decided to drink less and less. I am doing the Sober October challenge and will see from there how I would like to approach alcohol in the future.

[@coffeejunkie33]

I was just a beer a day kind of person. But I was also smoking half a pack a day. It's been 1 month free of both. I've noticed the difference already. I've lost 10lbs which is good because usually people gain after they quit smoking. Tired for a while but finally getting better and starting to exercise has really really changed things up.

[@honey23b2]

Day 5. It’s hard, but I’m determined to do this. Feeling much better though. Good luck to everyone! We can do this!

[@matthewlondon540]

Day 4, I have been having crazy dreams and minor headaches other than that Im GOOD

[@windycitypretty1]

I'm on day 8. I had severe withdrawals. I had to go to the e.r. I feel much better now. Keep it up everyone.

[@donnabaez1808]

I'm on day one. There's alot of good apps you can download to help. Best of luck! To both of us.

[@windycitypretty1]

@@donnabaez1808 Thank you Donna!

[@honey23b2]

It’s hard…sometimes I cry. Because I need to feel my emotions. Not drink them . And I don’t want too.it’s that simple. And painful. I want to sop hurt8n* emotionally , and drinking helped stoped this feeling. As I said, triggers come…and they hit hard. It’s not an easy decision . , I’m crying again tonight. It’s hard. I sware I’m not going back. I’m come this far I can go use one ☝️ more day.

[@kerbygator]

17 days alcohol free after 45 years or so. Got the flu pretty bad, and thought it wise to stop, being 62 years old. I'm saving a lot of money not drinking.

[@peterbouds5478]

Keep on it , never give up. Like you , 45 years or so of drinking . Made it for 16 months AF until last July. Lost it by going on to an all inclusive vacation, lasted one day . Doing Dry January and back to Day 1 .

[@banzairunner7860]

I’ve been a heavy drinker for almost 30 years and just stopped about a week ago. How long does it take to start feeling better again? I just have this dizzy tired feeling all the time. I thought after a week of good sleep I’d feel much better, which I do, I just feel like I’m in a fog or something.

[@kerbygator]

@@banzairunner7860 Give it a month or 2. You did the right thing. Hang in there.

[@ricoz2016]

@@banzairunner7860 Supplements help, but they take several weeks to absorb in the body. Drink plenty of water and exercise if you can. It took me the better part of a year in a fog at times, then I turned around one day and realized it was gone.

[@isacmelendez990]

Hi I'm proud of you I'm 4 months sober. Would you mind lending me 10 for food please

[@b-radicalklinkydinky9202]

A year and a half sober and still going strong. So happy with where I'm at in my life with the decision to cut out alcohol out of my life.

[@markfennell1604]

Three weeks sober for me and I’m feeling much better one of the main reason why I quit drinking is because the way I act towards people when I started drinking, will eventually lead to me fighting and going to jail, so I just stop it altogether to live a healthier lifestyle and don’t feel like I have to fight and also I don’t have to worry about getting pulled over with DUI

[@theworstactionhero9186]

February 7th will be six months sober I'm very proud of myself.

[@cryspbacon]

yessss, proud of you!

[@theworstactionhero9186]

@@cryspbacon thank you that means alot.

[@PlottingMax]

I stoped drinking flavoured and sugared drinks as well as fast food and reduced my weight from 125 kilograms to 105, I am 193 cm tall

[@austincoffman2276]

Did you have a workout regimine? I am trying to lose some weight myself

[@lizardpeople]

My American brain doesn’t understand those numbers

[@daddymao2944]

I swear there was a comment here saying to go consult a dietitian and that online information doesn't always work for everyone

[@NikiKovn]

@@lizardpeople He reduced his weight from 275 lbs to 231 lbs and he is 6'4

[@gititgiitit5450]

Can you convert that to swimming pool and football field measurements?

[@p_DEVOTED_d]

Quit smoking over 15 years ago ,quit drinking about 1 year now , 2 life changing decisions I recommend to everyone.

[@sashlipinski7034]

2 years 4 months sober. It's a daily struggle, but I'm staying the course. Watching videos like this helps.

[@voodoo-jv4wz]

Stopped drinking alcohol three weeks ago,an I'm proud of myself.Ive been drinking since I was 14.

[@joyharris1976]

2 1/2 years sober. I was a binge drinker. My life is totally different and so much clarity. I'm so grateful. Anyone reading this, you can do it. The best thing you can do for YOU. ❤🙏

[@DecemberNames]

confirmed. i stopped drinking and feel better. You did great mate! Keep doing it! I just wanted to take a moment to say how amazing your video was! I was really impressed with the quality of the footage, the editing, and the overall presentation. You did a great job of explaining the topic in a clear and concise way, and I learned a lot from watching your video.

[@user-xq2mj6us3y]

1 year sober November 1st 2023. Heavy drinker most of my life I'm 55yrs old got so bad i couldn't walk due to the damage I did to my cerebellum. I will probably never be able to walk the same again, I'm in therapy and doing much better using walking sticks still have to watch my balance. I have no one to blame but myself God bless you all on your road to recovery.

[@YaakovEzraAmiChi]

I was an alcoholic and did hard drugs (all around addict) and I would be sick all the time. I always made bad decisions and the more I'd drink the more it stop making me happy and more making me an angry person. Drugs and alcohol will change your personality so much. Thanks to Hashem I have been successful in recovery :)

[@aazatargaryan7146]

Whats hasheem

[@SpectralHaven666]

@@aazatargaryan7146 it means God in Hebrew.

[@ProtoForte]

"Drugs and alcohol will change your personality so much. " this is 100% true and accurate, but doesn't need to be negative. alcohol makes you more loose. certain drugs make you more relaxed and others make you more social. for introverts these substances have huge benefits as long as they don't combine it with a mental illness or do too much.

[@YaakovEzraAmiChi]

@@SpectralHaven666 pretty much It means in Hebrew literally "the name".

[@SpectralHaven666]

@@YaakovEzraAmiChi thank you for the correction!