What Happens When You Quit Alcohol?

Today we are going to explain EXACTLY what happens to your brain and body when you try to quit alcohol!
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Written by: Gregory Brown
Edited by: Luka Šarlija
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[@Fubar182]

I just turned 30. After becoming severely dependent on alcohol and having withdrawal symptoms that nearly killed me, I just passed 15 months sober! 👍

[@Xxmo1221xX]

Keep going 💯

[@Sarah_1123.]

Good for you!

[@Shootershootn]

Congrats Brent! Keep it up g addcition and recovery is not an easy road

[@The_Ostrich]

I just turned 30. Annual income 110k, never drank, travelling across the world. This is the life.

[@gkrstini]

i am in my 30s, i drink for about 10 years heavily, but i started about when i was 5 or 6, every year i quit because i dont work on holidays, when i work i cant quit, because if i quit drinking i dont have strenght to do phisical work and everything is hurting me (my muscles and bones), i dont have breath, but if i drink, i can work 12 hours a day, isnt it strange? every day i can drink about 20 beers of 0.5 liters, or maybe liter of votka, or 3-4 liters of wine, when i was younger my and my friend drinked 5 beers in 15 minutes on lunch brake, and i eat about 1 kilo of sandwitch, when police stops me and give me alcotest, they cant belive it how much percentage of alcohol i have in my body, and i function as a normal person , one time they took me to hospital for check, and sister told me that she doesnt know why i dont show symptoms of drunkenes, i talked normally, i walked normally, i do everything normally, i was stoped by police because of failed headlights, also withdrawal symtoms are worst, i cant work for days when i quit, i only lay in bead like dead person, i want to quit because is is expensive and i dont need it

[@Simte]

For everyone trying to quit or struggling with being sober, you can do it. 7 years sober and keeping it up. Your whole life will change for the better.

[@luk4aaaa]

Good job man! Hope you’re doing well now.

[@gregorybrownsgenetic]

Omg congrats!!!

[@ErinMDavis05]

I had 4 years on 12/6! Great job, bud 👏👏👏

[@rihanmalik786]

Kudos to you 💐💐

[@wisxper]

My dad went drunk a lot and he had to go to rehab he got sober then he drank again then rehabbed and he’s been sober since and he’s much nicer then he ever was he could of also died

[@FrankWade-np8er]

could remember several years ago I was diagnosed with ADHD. 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.

[@MichealDavid-lj8od]

they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here. and mushrooms are one of the most amazing things on this planet i wish people would all realize. they could solve a lot of problems, more than just mental treatments, environmental clean up; the possibilities are endless with fungus.

[@gefferystones2814]

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Greece. Really need!

[@BrayWilliam-jq6wv]

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

[@maryjohnny9920]

I hate that psilocybin gets grouped with drugs like cocaine and heroin. Mushrooms are a remedy, not a vice! I went on a microdose treatment for a couple of months and within the first week, every sight of a cigarette got me questioning why I was doing all that to myself. It really works.

[@EdwardGutierrez-gu6mj]

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

[@tqspooky965]

recently began my 3rd attempt to stop drinking, 5 days strong and i’m staying hopeful 🙏🏼

[@mmucc073]

I'm 39 and I was drinking heavily everyday for the past 4 years. I am now 3 DAYS sober and have alot of anxiety. Wish me luck and I wish everyone else whose struggling best of luck!!

[@tanner6446]

Good luck you’ve got this!!!

[@wwtf7180]

You got this. The anxiety is just a symptom of the gabba receptors in your brain screaming for alcohol. It will pass in a couple weeks and life will be good again. I’m now 8 years sober and I’ll never go back to drinking ever again.

[@kathleenkeane4364]

Mike.you are much better than alcohol, you are important, worth so much,get to know Mike,then you will never care or worry about anyone

[@leolensvanrijn7474]

Well done bud be strong be safe

[@leightontieszen2361]

Good for you. I quite cold turkey 6 and a half years ago. I found the first few days really very difficult. Alcohol and myself had a rocky 22 years. Almost lost everything that I love. You can do it !!!!!

[@hereticabortion]

6 days without drinking today. I started to drink 20 years ago and never skip one day without a beer, wine or some spirit. It's now or never. My newborn deserve better. Thank you so much for this video.

[@Ady00pk]

12 days here! Keep it going brother! Every day it feels like a win! Now I'm scared to even drink a sip knowing the disappointment in myself that would come after. This road is full of prizes and I shall gladly stay on it no matter what 💪

[@moiseschavez6657]

You can do it Luiz Fernando!!

[@AK-jt7kh]

Try picking up a hobby to get obsessed with that you can do while nurturing your newborn. From what I’ve researched, that’s one of the most effective ways to quit long-term.

[@danieladrean4029]

4 days here!

[@purpleduckybryn]

keep it up! my dad will be 6 months sober on the 27th. it’s hard, but it will be so worth it for both your health and your baby’s childhood

[@ericdraven155]

I am writing this as a reminder to look back on. My binge drinking has become an issue over this past month and last night was the final straw. I drunk myself into oblivion and had no recollection of how I got home. The dangers of the binges are petrifying and I am done. Please wish me luck and keep me in your prayers. Thank you ❤

[@carlgustav945]

I certainly will Eric. Remember, it's a process. If you fall off the wagon get up and get back on, never stop trying. No matter how many times you fall off, get back on. Take it 1 day at a time and don't guilt trip yourself if you fall. You're a human being worthy of respect, have compassion for yourself. Remember this, if the course your boat is headed is experiencing difficulty, ADJUST YOUR SAILS. Tell yourself; this too shall pass. In 13 days I will have 17 years sober and don't miss it one bit. All the best to you on your journey. Peace

[@Neat0_o]

Hope you’re doing good man. I’m in the same path. It’s now been 5 days for me.

[@carlgustav945]

@@Neat0_o I'm gonna pray for you too, I love hearing stuff like this. Alcohol is pure poison

[@Neat0_o]

@@carlgustav945 i appreciate that brother. It’s been easy so far but I know once that boredom hit and I start thinking about my wife leaving me for another man imma fight like hell to not give in because alcohol definitely played a part in the downfall of my marriage.

[@carlgustav945]

@@Neat0_o Would you consider trying AA ? That's how I started on my journey. There are many like minded people in AA, from all walks of life who you will be able to relate to. You will find people who have similar struggles, you are not alone and you do not have to be alone. One day at a time is a good approach to start. All the best to you brother.

[@virgiljohnson4056]

Best thing I've ever done was quit drinking!! I'm now addicted to being sober and taking care of my body!! If anyone is struggling with this addiction I understand, but YOU CAN DO IT!! YOU CAN QUIT, YOU WILL QUIT, AND YOU WILL LIVE A PROSPEROUS LIFE!! DON'T GIVE UP I BELIEVE IN YOU!! 💯✊🏾🙌🏾

[@tashaneuhaus]

Omg this comment might of just saved my life 🙂 addicted to being sober! Hey if we are addicts and we need something it might as well be sobriety ❤️ thank you

[@virgiljohnson4056]

@@tashaneuhaus all glory goes to my King 🙌🏾 it was through Him I was delivered. We are more than conquerors.. please read your word. You can't do it alone, you'll end up going back an delaying your blessings that are promised just for YOU

[@qua7771]

I quit sugar, and carbs, and my craving for alcohol went away. After 40 years of drinking, I don't feel like drinking anymore.

[@tinafern8480]

​@qua7771 that's brilliant. How do you stop the cravings?

[@virgiljohnson4056]

@@tinafern8480 me personally I'ma God fearing man. So I went back to the Word because I realized I can't quit alone. It says if we resist the devil he will flee, if you draw closer to God he will draw closer to you. The Word gave me the strength. I would ask myself "do I want to live according to His will and treat my body like the temple it is, or do I want to keep letting the enemy deceive me and keep destroying my body and my relationships with those I love?" I chose the Lord ⚔️📖🙏🏾👑 He loves you so much, he did it for me and he can do it for you, He promises Amen

[@grassfedcharlie]

When I went to rehab the most DIFFICULT thing for me was that I could not sleep AT ALL and the night sweats. I couldn’t even take a daytime nap without waking up drenched and panicking an hour later. I would *literally* cry every single night. After about 3 months I was back to normal. Just reached my 5 year sobriety anniversary on 12/20/21. 🥳

[@manimonay]

IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU

[@lcnickerson8218]

Congratulations 🎉

[@BilliamOnDemand]

How much were you drinking before you decided you wanted to quit?

[@echase416]

That’s why it’s called kicking a habit. Withdrawal is the opposite of the action of the drug. Alcohol is a drug to. Agitation, restlessness seizures, etc. It’s good to do a benzodiazepine taper under Dr. supervision over several weeks if you have a heavy alcohol habit.

[@averyt6521]

My sister b day Stay on it champ

[@LadyEmilyNyx]

14 years sober, after I saw that I was turning into my alcoholic father, and that wasn't a future I wanted. The worst part, which I think this video doesn't touch on enough, is the peer pressure. Everyone looks at you like there's something wrong with you if you don't drink, and socializing is incredibly difficult. The social changes are harder to deal with than any of the physical ones, imo.

[@Derpderpson123]

Most of the time I say “don’t drink anymore” and that shuts people up

[@bjcoon3789]

Im trying to quit cuz my father is an alcoholic and married to someone he doesn’t love i dont want to end up like him i want to quit drinking

[@andreatedde9545]

I 100% agree with the social aspect problem. When I was 18 every time I said "I don't drink alcohl" other people watched me like I was admitting to be a war criminal, or worse.

[@Carlos-jj5vh]

@@andreatedde9545 omg thank you for saying that. When theirs a family gathering and I’m the only one not drinking they look at me like a weirdo.

[@wolfetteplays8894]

Good. Only losers act all stuck up like that 👍 deserve being bullied

[@NicoleCtirad]

I started drinking alcohol since my teenage, spent my whole life fighting alcohol addiction. Also suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until a friend 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.

[@NetaZjdb]

Amen God bless people. 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.

[@DominikPavel-fk2wb]

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 Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.

[@SusanaGomez-mp8sk]

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

[@Edennnn926]

I'm really happy for you that your friend decided to help you...I hear about alot of family members or so called friends shutting an addict out of their life, which since most addicts do it to mask emotions to me is the worse thing someone can do to an addict.

[@FrankMorrison-vu2kc]

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

[@hustla4life45]

I'm 34 beginning my sober journey after started at 12 and having some serious situations/problems all through my late 20s to now. I'm 3 days sober and typing this in a sweat. I've been wanting to hit the liquor store but I have been going down the "You-Tube Rabbit Hole" of these types of videos and the amount of people in the comments who are sharing their stories and saying how long they have been sober are truly motivating. Keep it up everybody, I hope to be able to come back to this one day and say I've been sober for x amount of time. Stay blessed!

[@Justmaddy5622]

Same dude it’s not easy. Longest I’ve gone sober was 2 months. Going to hit 30 next week and my goal is to quit drinking after 12 years of heavy drinking. It’s ruined my life forsure including a Dui. Don’t own a car anymore just got a drunk in public arrest last month. It will make you piece of crap not gonna lie.

[@hustla4life45]

@@Justmaddy5622 I’ve been there man. I got stopped once drunk and got a pass only to get a DUI the following year and another 2 months after the first. Totaled my car a week after paying it off. It will most definitely make you a piece of crap and not recognize your own self. 2 months is no small feat tho. I haven’t gone 2 months since I’ve started drinking period. I’m currently on day 15 as I type this. Trying to make it to 30 as well and proceed on from there. There’s an app called ‘Quit Drinking’ that’s been helping me. Maybe it can help you too. You got this!

[@maikopl]

Love how all of us alcoholics are drawn like a magnet to this video. I'll share a little too, why not. By the time I was 25, I went from drinking only while going out to blacking out every single night without exceptions. At 28, the only time I didn't have a drink in my hand was when I was at work. When sober my hands were shaking so badly I couldn't perform basic functions like brushing teeth, I couldn't form full sentences or even words, my brain had this weird pulsating twitch topped with extreme fogginess, if someone talked for more than few seconds I lost track, I couldn't eat or even swallow my own spit without throwing up when sober. And the psoriasis part hit home too, it got so bad even with treatment that my knees and shins looked like my skin was peeling off of them. The crazy thing is that somehow I was 100% it was just my depression. As I was getting closer to 30, drinking stopped working, no matter how much I drank I couldn't feel at ease, and THEN IT HIT ME, I realized I had a problem, the only solution left was to kill myself. When I turned 30 on Jul. 23, 2020 few weeks later I was living out of my car in my parents driveway, the only thing on my mind was to end it all, I thought it was too late, I was in pain 24/7, mental and physical, my eyes were yellowish, my resting heart rate was at 180 bpm, I was depressed and I was scared of being alive. Then on July 30, 2020, my mom woke me up by knocking on my car window and took me to straight to rehab. I wouldn't be here if not for my parents and everyone at Ashley Hope House! Even after all this, my mind still plays tricks on me from time to time telling me it's ok, but I know how to fight it this time!

[@ericbogar9665]

If you build it they will come.

[@TheMikiros]

Good for you. Thanks 4 sharing and keep pushing one day at a time!

[@hotrodvan]

Please check out the “alcohol experiment “ , I will pray for your recovery. You’re not alone

[@just_a5.7]

I'm 25 too started at 21 . When I don't drink I feel bored and like I'm lame but I know I need to stop for my future I got a dui last year and it wasn't fun so I learned that the hard way!

[@Petdub]

Thanks for sharing. You’re awesome. Proud of you

[@aldomoreno3244]

My brother and I are alcoholics. I finally admitted to being an alcoholic after 2 dui convictions and loosing my stepfather to alcohol over 12 years ago. It has followed me and haunted my day to day life the past 12 years. 7 months ago after having another alcohol fueled black out and waking up in a church parking lot in the middle of the night I finally admitted to being an alcoholic and realized that I can't even have 1 drop of alcohol. I have been sober since and the 1st month was tough but gets easier over time. You need to get away from your friends and family that influence you to drink when you know you shouldn't. The reason I mentioned my brother who was 34 years old is because unfortunately he didn't want to stop drinking. 1 week ago he was walking down the street drunk because he was afraid of driving drunk and was hit by a car, he passed away from his injuries and it was all over nonsense. Our society makes it feel like it's normal to drink alcohol and even makes it look fun but the reality is that it's a drug that kills you slowly but surely. I lost my step-dad to alcohol and I lost my only brother to alcohol. If I allow it to it will kill me as well but I decided to stop it right there and to not allow myself to be consumed by alcohol any longer. You have to find a reason to live, even if it seems stupid to others. The simple fact is that when we came into this world we came alone and when we leave this world we leave alone. We are all on out own timeliness in life. Alcohol doesn't have to ve your end. There is life. If you read this chose life. Update: Today marks 1 year sober for me. I still am able to maintain sobriety by reminding myself of why I choose to be sober and it's for myself and only myself. There seems to be little to almost no support for alcoholism but every corner, there is a bar, liquor store or restaurant ready to serve you alcohol. The hardest part so far is finding support when you need it, somedays are good and somedays are bad but find a reason to keep living even if it's so small because you owe it to yourself to love yourself. Thank you all for your comments it means so much to know that we are not alone in this quiet fight against alcohol. I hope everyone that reads this finds peace and forgive yourself if you fall for we are only human.

[@eb2354]

Aldo Moreno - Sorry to hear about your losses, thats the marketing and advertisement trick that alcohol company's used to brainwash people, they made it legal and facade that you cant have FUN without booze, and after a few hundred years of that, its everywhere. Alcohol fks with peoples lifes a 100 different small and big ways, they made it so addictive that its a war just trying to go sober for a few days. I had the same struggle with beers when i get bored. I started cutting back and hope to quit one day soon.

[@snicksabea]

Sorry for your loss.

[@rilz]

So sorry for your loss

[@niharvlog8283]

Is red wine bad ?

[@YashPratap009]

@@niharvlog8283 I jus had red wine!! but actually yess its bad, all beverages with alcohol contents are bad....

[@themallard1515]

Due to a stomach ulcer I was basically forced to quit drinking about three years ago. Honestly it was probably for the best. I have never felt better.

[@victormendoza3295]

How did you find out about it?

[@themallard1515]

@@victormendoza3295 Well I actually went to the hospital thinking that my appendix had gone. But it turns out it was an ulcer instead

[@prunepoo]

Just stopped drinking. 6 weeks in. I want to sleep all the time. When did you stop feeling like crap?

[@themallard1515]

@@prunepoo Not gonna lie, luckily for me I never really did feel that bad. I just kept myself busy and stayed as active as possible

[@mateuszgorczycki1523]

@@prunepoo Visit GP mate, you might have a depression.

[@loxofluxe]

The fact that he’s not putting people down is everything. He’s educating without demeaning

[@ian2372]

Because he's very feminine.

[@TheMasturbaker]

@@ian2372Ok, and?

[@richfranks9161]

I drank for over 30 years. Today I’m exactly 100 days sober. Life is great and is beginning to have meaning that was hidden while drinking.

[@celestelackay5512]

Great stuff Rich! I'm sober now 120 days (I had 3 glasses of beer on Christmas and one on New Years Day). I started drinking at the age of 17 and I am now 51

[@jamesg6663]

Congratulations Sir. 20 years for me and 34 days sober in 2 hours. Keep up the great work my friend!!

[@edwardtrezza8129]

And what kind of meeting is that on this f*****-up stupid planet

[@johnphantom]

It gets even better, after a year of sobriety you will notice you feel much better. Almost 6 years for me and I do not feel the same at all. One major thing was getting vitamins in my diet, particularly D3 since I don't get much sunlight.

[@muhammadchad4149]

Keep it up

[@Jamie-zz2my]

I got two DUI’s within the matter of two years, lost my license, went to jail more times than I can count, and lost relationships all due to alcohol. This all happened and I didn’t think I had a problem. Now I am 2.5 years sober and here to prove you CAN do it. Your life can change and you are deserving of everything you desire. Much love!

[@knrz2562]

Wow

[@Love-hx6nb]

Congratulations ,,,that is wonderful

[@jackcarraway4707]

No, your shitty decisions caused all that.

[@danno1966]

Amen praise the Lord 🙏

[@tupakkaonhyvaa]

You blame yourself for the pigs treating you like that?

[@MilitairesSans]

I drank a 3/4 of a bottle of whisky every night for 8 years, I tried for 2 years to desperately stop but never did more than 5 weeks before cracking. What got me sober, was finding a reason to be sober, I moved from my village, I met a girl, I changed my job, I found a life worth being sober after fully expecting to be dead by 30. It is possible, you will slip back to old habits. But remember if you're trying to go sober, remember HALT. Don't let yourself get hungry, angry, lonely or tired. You'll feel like you're going to die, but I promise you there's a life outside of your prison that's so much better than where you currently are.

[@mq-r3apz291]

ive been drinking half of that for "only" 2 years and is by far one of the hardest things i experienced in my life I cant imagine what u went through. I'm glad u survived

[@dh31021]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@Sebastian-zc4qn]

I got drunk for the first time when I was 15. By 16, I started drinking more often. By 17, I began drinking almost every week, and sometimes daily. By 18, I was abusing alcohol all the time. By 17/18, I was able to drink a 15 pack of beer within the space of a few hours. On my 19th birthday, I sat on my grandmother's front porch and cracked open a 5th of Jim Beam at like 9 o'clock in the morning, and was drunk before noon. My family would buy me alcohol until I could legally do it myself. That 5th I had on my 19th birthday? My grandma got that for me. I was getting drunk with my grandparents when I was 16. They even bought my old girlfriend alcohol when she was 15. I've been drinking for about 12 years, and I'm not even 30 yet. It's nothing for me to drink an entire 5th in a single night. I've done it before. In fact, I was reprimanded at work because I was drinking at work while on the job. I was going into the bathroom and drinking in the stalls and then going back to my station. I've told people "I've drank more in 10 years than many of you will drink in your lifetime." I once stacked all of my empty beer cases up against my bedroom wall when living at my grandmother's, and the stack was almost covered an entire wall. I told someone "This is just from the last month and a half or so". I had consumed probably 300 or more beers in roughly 30 days. I've probably drank literally 10s of thousands of beers and spirits since I was 15. Have I ever gotten sober? Yes, I have. But I've fallen off the wagon as well. In 2020, I tried to get sober, and suffered terrible withdrawals. I laid in bed for roughly 30 hours in a cold sweat, shaking like a leaf and shivering. My bed was soaked with sweat as my body tried to kick alcohol cold turkey. I didn't eat, and didn't leave my bed except to use the bathroom. It was awful. But I managed to stay sober for nearly 7 months before relapsing. I then made a 2nd go at sobriety, and in 2021 was sober for nearly 8 months before falling off the wagon again. My message to any of you who ever feel tempted to drink again is "DON'T. IT WILL NEVER BE WORTH IT." In fact, it may even be worse the next time around. I wish that I had never touched a bottle in my life. Sometimes what it takes from you cannot be taken back. If you EVER think about drinking again, remind yourself what it took from you. It will not ever be worth it.

[@Xangoose1]

Hope you're okay man!

[@bakkenez]

Yeah me too. How are you now?

[@comtruise5587]

It works if you work it! You gotta stay positive. Good for you being sober 7 months, and then again 8 months.

[@Sorensenator86]

Don't be a quitter

[@jul5498]

Thanks for sharing your lofe story and hope you stay on the right path towards freedom.

[@sebASMR]

Awesome! Now you should definitely try: What happens to your body when you stop drinking coffee?

[@MechWarrior894]

Headaches, low energy, irritability are just a few

[@deimantenorkute6762]

I’ve seen someone already made a good video about this

[@RedLeader327]

Good question. Are you stopping coffee because of the caffeine?

[@lukeharper9110]

Yes! One on this would be great.

[@Jesse78]

Well I've weaned off of caffeine once in my life before. For me it was the headaches

[@lcnickerson8218]

I just quit yesterday. Started my dry January a little late. Thank you for this video. It really encouraged me more to stay sober.

[@burnsmac4187]

I'm on day 92. Stay strong! 💪

[@2pugman]

@@burnsmac4187 44 years sober, one day at a time. Thanks to AA.

[@coolgamers2794]

I use to be a heavy drinker in my early 20s. To find out that I was getting close to diabetes, high cholesterol, and liver cirrhosis got me to quit immediately at my own displeasure. Alcohol kills your liver, kidney, and stomach. Alcohol also increases your risk for cancer due to the sugar metabolism that feeds cancer cells in your body. To combat alcoholism; I resorted to eating a healthier diet with a lot of healthy sweet snacks like low carb pastry, candy, and other delicacy. I only drink alcohol once in a blue moon from now on. If I can do it; so can you. Also get a pet too since I put more of my attention on my two little puppies more than having the urge to drink a few gulp of alcohol.

[@2pugman]

@@coolgamers2794 An alcoholic cannot have an "occasional" drink. If you have to control something, it's already out of control. Alcohol can trick your brain.

[@coolgamers2794]

@@2pugman Welp I was able to beat my alcoholism through sheer brute spiritual mental strength and some proper meds/herbs. I would chug liquor as water without any chaser back in the past whenever I feel the urge. Some of my buddies wonder how I beat my alcoholism. I used 60 percent mental strength to resist urges. The 40 percent was getting proper medications and herbal medicine to help my body resist the relapse since your organs do start having a dependency on alcohol effects. Alcoholism is sort of like a mental disorder along with a body chemical immune response to changes in the body. So what I did was replicate getting the buzz and *Feel Good mindset* from heavy alcohol through sweets like chocolate/candy/etc. It was tough at first; but chances of me getting diabetes faster was not as bad as a failed liver and kidneys. If you are weak minded; alcohol will dominate you.

[@joseh9021]

I’ve gone three weeks of not drinking. Been drinking since I was 19 now I’m 37. I’ve never felt better. I’m watching this video because I had a huge craving and I needed to hear more reasons for why I had to quit! I’m shooting for not drinking the rest of my life. Wish me health and success KZbin community!!!

[@kimba3339]

Jose H…… I wish you luck! You can do this. Just keep reaching out to as many people possible. On AA website you can put your time zone in and meetings from all over the world pop up for every hour of everyday. You can do zoom meetings at most of the listed meetings. It’s really cool to think I live in the south and can do a zoom AA in Hawaii or Switzerland. There is incredible sobriety all over the world. Good luck ❤

[@robm2707]

Good job 👏

[@Interceptor3000]

Same here. I am also 37 and drank a couple of beers or bottle of wine almost every day. A lot more at the weekends. I am sober since almost 5 weeks and it feels great!

[@BenAnderson-mg4hu]

Psychedelics are just an amazing discovery , it's quite fascinating how effective they're for depression and stress disorders . Saved my life other than the alcohol

[@AnitaPhilips]

0:03 Psychedelics definitely has potential to deal with health issues like anxiety and depression , I would like to try them but it's hard to source them here 0:03

[@jack-vw4mu]

​@@AnitaPhilipsdr.johnsonshroom is your guy, best shrooms and psychedelics guy I know 0:01

[@ThomasDaniel-kw4je]

​@@AnitaPhilipsMy first shroom trip was really awesome , it felt like I was deep into the sea 0:02

[@JohnChristopher-jq1ef]

0:01 Shroom microdosing help me overcome my life long addiction to cigarettes and alcohol

[@RyanMaerck]

​@@ThomasDaniel-kw4jeTaking two grams was a wonderful experience for me

[@DooBieReBeL]

3 weeks sober since the 1st of February 2022.. I drink everyday since 2012. use to drink a whole bottle of vodka a day. this is my 3 or fourth time trying to stop but this is the longest I've gone & plan on staying sober from alcohol this whole year. Good luck to everyone else on this journey.

[@Jo65747]

Well done

[@davercabrera7197]

Are you drunk yet

[@Jo65747]

@@davercabrera7197 They might not be but you sure as shit are

[@DooBieReBeL]

@@davercabrera7197 nope! 🤣 still going strong 💪🏽

[@jodiemclauchlan1422]

❤️

[@sagehopmans6933]

15 months clean for me! Was drinking up to 40 drinks a day to the point of vomiting blood from stomach ulcers, and liver damage was also 22 when started. Took my two trys to get sober, the last time being me ending up overdosing trying to end my own life, ended up in the ward, wasn't until then until I said no I need to make a big change! Committed and did it! You can do it too! Your worth it!

[@elijahsoto9134]

Glad your sober now!! Keep it up! 🙏

[@grandspringdale1564]

You started when you was 22? HA! You are what we call a green horn. I started back in 94 when I was 16 and have carved out a path of destruction ever since. Or well up to a couple months ago when I decided the party was over, or is it🤔

[@robolasher]

How did you do it? Never 40 a day but not uncommon for 12 and then one more. Ive lost my whole family and that didn't help with this situation. I know ots slowly killing me and live alone. Im afraid to quit and at the same time i know whats gonna happrn if i dont (healthwise) Guess im what they call a functioning alcoholic. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Glad you got off.

[@58biggles]

@@robolasher l had to go into hospital for initial detox but then l used AA to stay stopped. 27 years sober thus April

[@robolasher]

@@58biggles Thank you for the input. I just got a call from a group that holds weekly hr n a half meetings. That phone was the last sign to let me know i seriously need help. Cant really do a hospital or rehab stay. Has to be out patient. This covid crap has made it harder to find meetings. Along with all else wich in itself didnt help with tapering on drinks. Thank you again and have a good day

[@PlebThinker]

25 years old and I will be sober for 1 year in feb. I was spending 600 a month on booze man now I put it into the stock market.

[@robertlosasso4222]

When you quit alcohol you become sober and find out what you‘ve been missing all that time .

[@tonyt.5771]

And what is that exactly?

[@Katieeeee04]

I wish I could be sober I’m 18 been drinking for years now

[@mhd1442]

@@tonyt.5771 That life can be a beautiful thing without it.

[@robertlosasso4222]

@@tonyt.5771 You would find out that if a bull frog had wings he wouldn’t hop .

[@Caballeroshot]

Or you could be responsible and consume alcohol sporadically rather than making it your whole personality like some people do. It's possible to consume alcohol without letting it take over your whole life, it takes more willpower to do that than quit it entirely.

[@danapb]

I believe that I was in the moderate to severe category. I haven't had a drink in a 16 months and feel SO much better! It feels amazing NOT to wake up with a headache, to not feel depressed and anxious and to not hide things from my loved ones. I hope for any and all people who suffer from AUD to get help and become someone who can be in control of their own life. Thanks for the video!

[@WinnieTheJew]

I've drank 26 to 40 oz of hard liquor a day for the past 7 years and I just quit drinking cold turkey 4 months ago it's been incredibly difficult and my body is going through many changes as well as my brain it's a very confusing time for me but I'm going to keep up with sobriety as it just makes sense for me now.

[@lisafranklin9089]

So proud of you sweetheart👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Stay strong and much love to you 💖

[@dorothyclemmer5099]

That's incredible. Do you mind me asking what made you stop drinking?

[@therandomguy4270]

It gets better. Much better. Life changing better. I garuntee it

[@KristiLEvans1]

Wow! Rock on!!! That’s great!

[@urcookin]

I quit Oct 28th, 2021. Truly amazing how you can remember such things. Just know you’re not alone out there.

[@stephm2658]

I love reading everyone's experience with AUD, not because I think it's a good thing that they've experienced it, but because I'm happy to see that people want to change & not let this rule their life. So thank you to everyone who is sharing their story on here, it makes me feel like I have many companions on my own journey to sobriety. I've had failed attempts at sobriety, & it recently felt like my drinking was going to get worse after the unexpected passing of my grandmother & 2 weeks later, my precious dog who was my baby that I've had since I was in middle school, (I will be 30 this month, both grandma & my baby floof passed in July). I felt that I couldn't do it on my own so i seeked medical help, & decided that I should get on medication for both alcohol abuse & depression that was only made worse by the large amounts of red wine I drank almost every night. I've lost a lot of relationships both romantic & friendships, had a hard time with familial relationships because they only wanted what was best for me. Thank you again for this video as well! It was amazing!!!

[@mollymollie6048]

Thank you so much for letting people know that the medical/mental health community has changed terminology to “use disorders” and sometimes “difficulty regulating intake of alcohol.” The terms “alcoholic” and “addict” have such a negative connotation for the general public, and cause even more shame and fear around seeking treatment or telling family/friends that you need help. I know there are some groups (AA, in particular) that want people to identify yourself as “alcoholic” or “addict” and I wish that would be something that would stop. We are all just human beings, and some overuse different substances to cope with life…it doesn’t make you a bad person! Thank you also for explaining the physical phenomenon of stopping use of alcohol, in a way a lay person can understand, for the most part, and can help people understand why they are having uncomfortable symptoms and that it won’t last forever. PAWS (Post-Acute Withdrawl Syndrome) is something that can also be helpful for people to find because those symptoms can last for months to 2 years…and may be mystifying. This video is a great resource, thank you so much!

[@kais2345]

One thing I've been surprised to discover as I've gotten older (just turned 28) is how crappy even moderate drinking can make you feel. It's not the same when you're 20 because you can pretty much do anything and still work the next day but even half a bottle of wine can leave you feeling cloudy and shitty when you've aged a bit. Alcohol, while I love it, really is a poison.

[@epaminon6196]

I thought the aging process started way later in regards to alcohol tolerance. I'm 29 and never had any alcoholic beverages so I can't confirm this myself. But it's informative to hear about it from your perspective.

[@epaminon6196]

@@kingtut859 That sounds kinda scary, truth be told. But thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you're doing well.

[@gilmourdimegates]

Must be different for everyone. I'm 42 and can drink a fifth of Cap Morgan and wake up the next day feeling pretty good. Need to quit though.

[@terjehansen0101]

Drink a lot of Vitamin C + use your alcoholicism to your benefit: We have "cocaine like effects" from drinking. (The intense buzz) So you can have half a bottle of wine and then ride it out with coffee the rest of the night. It works for me. I can't have a half glass more than that because then the big chase starts. So you have to choose: Is this a drinking day or is it a soft day ?

[@PhilthyPhil138]

I am 27 and am in the process of quitting drinking. I can agree that drinking at 27 is way less fun than it was at 21 and I almost always feel worse than i used to.

[@ebermtheburn]

I just crossed the 5 month sober mark a while ago. I can say I'm really happy I took that step. I've been feeling better because of it.

[@insu_na]

congrats!

[@snoopy5736]

Hell yea

[@donaldstanfield8862]

Awesome, all the best

[@mbg140897]

2 months here and I don’t plan on going back. Congrats to you!!!

[@mofoz66]

Keep going!!

[@youmils03swagger]

What an entertaining, light-hearted guy who provides a lot of helpful information here. It's a hard topic to tune into but you make it easy to pay attention to. Thanks for your positive energy in this video and for helping people like me get on a better track

[@Maxaldojo]

Thanks for making this. I've struggled with my weight throughout my life (59) and more recently suffered severe pain from injury to my hip (fixed) and foot (can't be fixed) and used alcohol to self-medicate (as opioids are not an option). I started Ozempic for weight loss (50 BMI - ugh...) on Tuesday and stopped alcohol (cuts hundreds of calories from my diet) after drinking 6 to 10 ounces of tequila a night for YEARS. It's only been 2 nights, but it's not as bad as I thought. I am certainly cranky and thought about alcohol both evenings, but this may be my last chance to lose weight and keep it off. Sooooo away we go! Keep up the great work!

[@AJCsr]

I started drinking regularly at the age of 12. I drank fairly heavily for about than 23 years. My life had become miserable . . ! I finally was able to quit at the age of 35, and my life has turned miraculously around. I'm now 63 years old and I try (daily) to help anyone else who is looking to get sober.

[@eddyband026]

I’m 34 with the same issue hopefully I can get through it too

[@miguelrobb5719]

@@eddyband026 you can do it bro. I’m 30 and this might sound crazy but I’m bored of drinking. I’m just not feeling it anymore. Sometimes I quit for a few months and I jump back to it. But I’m tired of it now

[@IVORY123100]

I started drinking at 30 !!. I drank a few times heavily ,wobble eyed and puking . Liquor not good .. But I will relax with a few beers most evenings .. And some nights . Nah . Nothing . I caught Stage 4 Cancer three years ago . but I still like a beer. Some seemingly have it in their DNA to go. Hardcore and some can drink a few beers over a few hours without going stupid

[@Jeremy-zk7vj]

I'm a 24 year old alcoholic. I started when I was 16 and kept drinking up until September of last year. My drinking was a factor in many bad things that happened in my life such as damaged relationships/friendships, depression/ anxiety, physical injuries, homicidal thoughts and violence, suicide attempts, felonies, misdemeanors, and unplanned pregnancies. Alcohol use is not a joke, you don't want to end up like me. If anybody is reading this, and drinks every day "your mental health" or "you'r childhood trauma" is not the problem it's the alcohol, and if you want all of your problems to go away you have to start by putting away that bottle first, or you can live in constant terror, bewilderment, and fear, continue harming others, and slowly lose your physical and mental health until you reach the point of no return, which is usually an institution or a coffin. God bless and I pray that you find a road to recovery 🙏 🙌 ❤

[@brianthehonduran9361]

i drink almost everyday started when i was like 15 im 17 now i never had any problems with it yet besides throwing up a few times even tho i usually drink high percentage alcohol mostly hard liquor i like drinking but i dont really need it i havent bought any alcohol in like 3 days even tho i have drank a very little amount but its cuz i been offered ill see how long i can go without it

[@lars3683]

I kind off recognize myself in this comment. Have struggled a long time with my mental health and now I am 16 started drinking like 6 months ago. I have been feeling dependant on alcohol to actually be happy although I am not at the stage of alcoholism yet i feel i should quit. A few days ago i found out that alcohol does not make me feel better but i always think it will make me feel better.considering i cant remember last time i overall had fun whit alcohol since i usually get really sad to when I drink.

[@WasiaMobFuxWidIt]

unplanned pregnancies? homie laying down pipe over here lmao

[@sarinsarit9034]

Thank you for your testimony!! Appreciate it 🙏😊

[@polarbarrrs]

I am sincerely glad you got through that demon man. Sounds like you have been through way too much, but sometimes that's the best way to learn a lesson.. anyway, glad you're doing good and staying sober. I never drank that heavily up until this past year.. it's starting to change the way I think and process things/events. So I'm trying to at least take a break for 4 months starting in May. Wish me luck

[@keepdancingmaria]

1 week sober tomorrow. I didn't know I was quitting until just now, actually. I just kept telling myself night after night, "I don't need to drink tonight." Now, I know I'm quitting.

[@cecilialopez1001]

Same here good luck to you!

[@charleelakebean]

I'm 20 and have been completely sober for over 2 months now and it's been so positive for me. I didn't stop because of alcohol use disorder but because of seizures and ticing disorder. It's been honestly amazing for me so far!

[@brucehunter9128]

Nearly died from active AUD. Had to learn how to walk again, doctors gave me 6 months to live. Sober now 4.5 years. This is the best presentation I've seen (and I have seen many) of the medical side. Great work! Thanks!

[@jimmiekarlsson4458]

Gave you 6months to live? bro its like the first few days or week that can cause you to die, after 6 months you got no fking withdrawl symptoms what so ever

[@hammiehammie7935]

Glad you're with us Bruce. Well done :)

[@selinaruan]

God bless! 😊❤🙏

[@mooneymooney1565]

Bruce could you tell me why you had to learn to walk again because I've just stopped a month ago and im in so much pain in my legs i can't walk without crutches. Is this what you experienced. Please reply to me it could help me mentally. Please let me know. Thanks mooney from England

[@brucehunter9128]

Just the physical weakness from being in ICU unit for a few days then limited mobility following. More a coordination and endurance issue than pain. Please see a doctor if you have not already.

[@doggothesavior9107]

Wow, this is seriously sad. I hope anyone reading this who is suffering from alcohol problems can get better.

[@destinedtogame]

Addiction is a terrible disease.

[@highbrass7563]

Thanks. Working on it

[@destinedtogame]

@@highbrass7563 same. AA and counseling

[@alex0589]

Donnt' tell me waht to doo

[@nesii9599]

🤞

[@ingridl677]

I’ve been 9 days sober, after about 13 years of binge drinking a. I’ve been lucky to still have the support of friends and family. alcohol has made me make some of the stupidest decisions in my life, I’ve put my life and others in danger, I have been rude to those I loved. I’ve made myself look like an idiot so many times. I’m done. I’ve had my fun but now I want to work on repairing my health and my relationships:)

[@cassondralynch6342]

Many people here can absolutely relate. Alcohol for many of us is garbage. Have you tried Kava? It's something I'm getting into and it's helped me so much. You should look into it if you haven't.. I hope you're well :)

[@Scott-gl4zz]

Almost 50 days clean and this time I fully intend to make it last. For life. Been an on/off drinker since I was 13, and prior to to my alcoholism I had issues with a plethora of other drugs. I am epileptic from my drug use and the way I took my life for granted during my drinking/using days horrifies me in retrospect. I will turn 21 in a few months, and already planning a day full of sober activities to do with my family. I can't wait for my brain to mostly heal from this disease; it's been a long, hard journey but I will be forever grateful for my recovery

[@LuchoH838]

I'm a moderate drinker, I don't drink often, but when I do, I tend to drink a lot. Thanks to this video I went off and did some research, and I'm most certainly going to limit drinking, especially one of high % beverages I usually enjoy such as scotch. Thanks!

[@makaki6900]

i’ve got a similar problem i drink maybe once 2-4 weeks but when i do i really drink a lot and i just want this drunkenness

[@barbmackley3257]

That’s me as well

[@goodevening4616]

You said 'I'm a moderate drinker, I don't drink often, but when I do, I tend to drink a lot' It sounds a bit contradictory to be honest ,no offense

[@caseyphelps6232]

That’s called binge drinking.moderate is when you drink small amounts every day.like a shots worth after work or something

[@tupakkaonhyvaa]

Getting drunk rarely is no problem.

[@willburn8583]

Four years sober after literally decades of alcohol addiction. The first couple years are really tough, stick with it. You will notice HUGE improvements in your life and the lives of those you love.

[@tecomaman]

I don't love anyone

[@DavidMoore-cy5kg]

10 years sober. You’re right about the first couple of years, but stick with it. You won’t believe the improvement in your life.

[@robolasher]

How did you do it? I really need to. I can feel my memory and health slipping away. Any advice greatly appreciated 🙏

[@willburn8583]

@@robolasher A lot of factors came into play. First and foremost, if you don't have medical and mental health doctors start there. Talk to them and follow their advice. Depending on your needs and habits, start now by cutting your consumption with water. For example, every one pint is consumed with two pints of water. This will ensure that you spend more time running back and forth between the bathroom, than enjoying your beverage. In addition to weening your body from its addiction and making it slightly safer to quit. Make sure you make the time for rehab. Even just a few days, for me having that time of not being responsible for a job and a life made all the difference. Just like planning for a vacation, plan for rehab. Know ahead of time the first two years are likely going to be a white knuckled experience. The video covers it well, but I think it was a little light on the withdraw symptom time, delusions, paranoia, confusion, depression, it's a ride. The real difference comes two years later, after years of meditation, reflection and self forgiveness. Then you really start to feel healthy and happy in a way that I can not put into words. It is a life changing experience. Please, get a doctor, or better yet two doctors. Quitting can be very dangerous and life threatening. Not just from physical withdraw, but mental too. Be careful, plan with your doctors and go slow.

[@robolasher]

@@willburn8583 Thank you very much.!! I have excellent medical insurance and my dr had ordered labs for me for two years which i guess....im scared to hear the results. Hes a very very cool Dr and i trust him. Ive exaggerated my drinking a wee tad little bit. Do you think i should be straight up , and admit that 12 a day is not uncommon?,. Known for a minute but as of lately i can feel by body slowly shutting down. And every time i tell myself to slow it down....i tend to double it up...i hate it. Thank you very very much for replying. Add loss of all family on top of the covid....most counselors etc etc are suprised im actually still around. Once again thanks. Im afraid to go it alone. If heard of people trying to quit and dying from WD symptoms 🙄. So im in a double scarec situation

[@DLParks-ws6fz]

This video was a God send. I started drinking after my parents died, and I was battling cancer. I felt so much pain, the alcohol temporarily numbed it. Your video was so informative and uplifting. Thank you

[@backflipnuslip]

Hope you get better. And look into fasting for helping with the cancer.

[@JonySmith-bb4gx]

Keep going on your treatment

[@user-fz1jr8ey5r]

Came out from a detox center for alcoholism This video is showing me why I need 2 stop drinking everyday and using it as a coping mechanism which it’s not unhealthy ur just making urself worst! I feel so much better being sober for 2 days

[@doug2993]

How have you been doing?

[@juliuscaesar5001]

I used to drink one glass a day before bed and even with this much I found it difficult to quit for the first week but after that it was easier, now I never want to drink again and its been months now ,if you still sober don't ever go back to drinking and if you drinking even a little stop it ,it's the worst thing ever ,the best way to feel happy is to do sports and prepare delicious foods and eat them and helping animals ,dogs and cats ,keep yourself busy doing fun stuff and walk always ,take care

[@gymdian]

Quitting alcohol changed my life. First, it gave me a physique I had never thought possible to achieve within 50 days of quitting. It then started a domino effect on other parts of my life. Following ny passions, more natural energy, less anxiety, more confidence. If you're on the fence as to if you should quit, don't be. The rewards are worth it.

[@dziennikarzsledczy]

💪💪💪👏👏

[@qua7771]

Since I quit, I don't have a social life. I don't have a reason to talk to people. Hanging out sober is boring, and sounds stupid.

[@flautist02]

@@qua7771 how's it going now?

[@qua7771]

@@flautist02 Still pretty isolated, but I've accepted it.

[@HRCISASKNK]

@@qua7771stopping drinking affected me the same way. Starting eating weed gummies and going out and drinking non alcoholic beer helped!

[@rachel_ellingson]

Trying to get sober once again! I’m 5 years the longest I made it without drinking was two weeks and that was one time. Currently 3 days sober Feeling motivated with the help of friends and therapists! Let’s go guys 😌

[@markg.4246]

Get to a "women only" AA meeting, and start living in the solution.

[@benwalsh3920]

I am currently trying to quit and am reading Allen Cart’s ‘the easy way to control your drinking’. It has great reviews and is working very well for me so far, has completely changed the way I look at alcohol. I would recommend if you are still trying to quit :)

[@jakeblue8201]

Cast your addiction onto God. He will help you. He helped me. Ur not in this alone

[@river2805]

how are you doing now?

[@jadejackson6821]

I quit alcohol while I was donating eggs, I’m still young but the alcohol was already meddling with my blood pressure, for the first 2 weeks I couldn’t go anywhere near anywhere that sold alcohol or be near anyone drunk because I knew I wouldn’t be able to control myself. After a month I felt so good, like soooo good! I felt like those people on the exercise videos that look like they’re having fun while putting their muscles through hell! I’d recommend it for anyone that feels like they need a break from alcohol

[@juffee9595]

I'm 26, I'm sober for 3 years. This was very interesting to watch. 'Drinking problems' run in our family.. After I quit drinking I got in a depression, because I used to drink to suppress my emotions because I didn't wanna handle my dad's death... and I got all these emotions later on. And now I'm very happy, but it's so fascinating how our brain works and to see that what I've felt was for a reason.

[@AccuCat]

I totally agree - emotions, psychological, spiritual, what lies beneath... and enlightenment and wisdom. 😉 I shared my personal experience in the main comments.

[@lukeboudet6076]

It is interesting to understand what's inside but I'm also am pretty sure it's the most important thing we can learn to do in order to be a better person, it can also help understand others

[@Mark-pp7jy]

I went through a terrible depression many years ago, after not drinking. Why? Because I was not addressing the root problem...ME! Once I began to work a program of recovery, my life changed beyond words. 5/8/1994

[@yazminfrances]

congratulations!! it is definitely fascinating how all facets of health are so dependent on one another... nothing is separate!

[@Ebeling1026]

Had my last alcoholic drink 33+ years ago and am grateful for every sober day since then. I didn't quit, I surrendered. Working on my sobriety has been the hardest work I've ever done & I continue to stay sober one day at a time. It's so worth it!

[@rheamaepabalinas6726]

How I Have Stopped Drinking | How To Change Habits: Alcohol With this method, how to stop drinking becomes very easy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqGzkJqua5WEmM0

[@AP-nx6xo]

Congratulations. Good work!

[@aussieanne5718]

Well done,I have been sober for 20 myths,hope I can catch up with you x

[@WigganNuG]

"I didn't quit, I surrendered" I love this, and will stea it now because it sums up EXACTLY how I finally stopped. I'm willing to bet that's how most people quit given the relapse rates for Alcohol recovery! Its literally just a WAY more accurate way of describing it! Perfect!

[@noway57]

You must think of alcohol all the time or like the brag. If you quit 33yrs ago and have to post that.

[@autumnsugar8438]

😳😳😳 I’ve just started my journey to quit and it’s so hard and scary😢 but I appreciate that there’s others on here that have been through these same feelings

[@treemarie3080]

You can do it! One day at a time! I believe in you. You're worth it 💛 Day 33 for me. Let's do this!

[@shvdowsora]

Just wanted to say I loved reading these comments and seeing the amount of improvement, recovery and resilience. Just over 2 years sober myself, after being diagnosed with acute liver failure because of alcohol abuse at age 30. Never give up!

[@cramy7800]

10 months sober and still having a mild depression sometimes. I feel lucky to have done this far since I have been drinking for almost 25 years. Now I can quote," It's not late to do something good for yourself and your family."

[@anderander5662]

Make sure you are getting adequate vitamin D either in the form of ultraviolet or supplements of D3

[@harrymaple678]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate this guy who is presenting the video, he explained stuff very nicely without boring me.

[@duncanritchie1988]

You have a crush on him

[@realcapers]

I quit drinking a year ago and occasionally smoke cannabis 2 to 3 times a month. I feel so much better. Not saying everyone should do that, but it worked for me.

[@RoaldRoberts]

This was extremely well made, thank you so much ❤ I'm gonna try.

[@johnnyfiveo]

it's pretty simple, if you're wondering if something is a problem, no matter what it is, try giving it up for 30 days in a row. you should know fairly quickly. i've been sober since 1.1.97 was on a horrible trajectory prior to this. reach out for help. there's plenty of people willing to help.

[@lobstermania4025]

Day 3.. 10-15 beers a day for over 30 years . I'll be 59 next month. I need to try this. wish me luck, I"ll needit. Lol.Thank you

[@johnnyfiveo]

@@lobstermania4025 alcohol and benzodiazepines are the two cold-turkey detoxes that can kill you. You may need medical intervention and a medical detox

[@lobstermania4025]

@@johnnyfiveo Thank you. I'm fine thus far except a little heart palpitation. and anxiety.

[@MrCarlos382]

@@lobstermania4025 I’m hoping you’re crushing this! Good luck!

[@lobstermania4025]

@@MrCarlos382 You know it! Day 11 and I actually jogged a bit on my 5 mile walk..I am also lifting weights for the first time in over a year.. Happy Thursday David!

[@HughsReviews]

I’m on day 3,193 sober and what happened today is, I learned that softening the name of alcoholism worries me for the future. People calling me an alcoholic helped me see I was one. That’s what made consider and pursue sobriety. If someone had told me I had an alcohol use disorder, I’d just adjust my usage and probably keep drinking. Which wouldn’t not have been good for me. Call people drunks or alcoholics. It helped me.

[@RenaissanceArtistMan]

Calling people drunks didn't help everyone because there are still many people with mild and severe cases of AUD. I find this approach much more promising because it's looking at the problem methodically and holistically - not the evangelizing you get at AA.

[@megeles]

I'm glad it helped you. There are many people who, when labeled, identify with their lable and use it as an excuse to continue bad behaviors. I remember my brother and his friend drunkenly yelling at me about how they were alcoholics so they couldn't stop drinking. 🤦🤷

[@TheTechChef420]

exactly, trying to call it something other than what it is, lessens the importance of it

[@joebaumgart1146]

In Ireland we say "Fond of a pint'

[@angelxsiren0]

He mentioned it's at a minimum scientific and academic, so by no means is it a cancelled word, but that makes a ton of sense for the professional field. It gives researchers a better definer but I'll probably still call my dad an alcoholic 💀

[@neiloconnell8847]

So I will share my story too. I started drinking when I was 17, have barely stopped for even 1 day, now I am 48! I cannot function properly any more. My entire body is breaking down. My stomach is wrecked and even my eyesight is permanently damaged. I want to stop drinking today but I have a job interview, I am sure I will fail it if I don't have a drink, I look and feel a mess, but will also fail it if I do drink due to maybe slurring smelling of alcohol. It is a living hell now but I am determined to stop. Enough is enough! I want my life back. Problem is, if I get the job and have to go through all of these symptoms I won't be able to function! - if I stop now and don't go for the interview I can't earn money. What a mess!

[@youlube1029]

I quit 3 years ago, drinking 2 bottle of wine a day, pack of 6 and smoking 20 joints a day like a chain smoker, i realized that i have a problem,( i work from home) i looked myself into the mirror and said...wake up and stop now. Hard times was to change my daily habits, like i always had something in my hands , something in my mouth, something to trigger to do it. i joined sports and took on cycling the country side, that helped me to detox and revive my blood and breath, funny enough , my endorphin and metabolism was so happy that wanted to sit down and...Have a drink and smoke to celebrate that happiness. I battle hard to trick myself to Don t compromise. I avoid to visit my old friends and pubs ...almost cutting my social to a standstill. 3 years later and no relapse, i look 10 years younger, more alive and alert , smiling naturally and most of my family members tell me that i look handsome and different. i smile inside and take my health seriously. At 51 years old, i never felt greater in my life. Thanks to my wife to be Patient with me.

[@LuisLuna-te4gf]

This Christmas made 2 years sober from drinking alcohol. Best decision ever. Y'all struggling to quit, don't give up!

[@robinthrill3r7]

I drink maybe one glass of dark, dark red wine 🍷 every night. In weekends I'll have a beer 🍺.. I'm still far from cutting back. One day I'll decide to finally stop. My friend told me to try non-alcoholic beverages instead. How evaluating did u stop?

[@LuisLuna-te4gf]

@@robinthrill3r7 I can say I decided to cut it cold turkey, I didn't make it home that Christmas and I only had to stay on one road the whole way, made it halfway somewhere, middle of winter, car off thankfully and no one showed up. Physically, I felt okay but mentally, I felt shitty, on top of knowing I was having a child. I had urges to drink wine or tequila on ice but I fought them and said no to my self. You will soon stop when you fully put your mind to it

[@onebodyinyahuahlosangeles1206]

Love you

[@propheticencounterswithnic4867]

Good info

[@propheticencounterswithnic4867]

CBD has helped me slow down surprisingly

[@somebiker3459]

I lost my mother to alcohol so naturally a stayed away from it on top of my father being an alcoholic and most of my family members then one day I got really drunk by myself because of a stressful week and next thing you know I was binge drinking heavy every week Thursday-Sunday, got to a point to were I was drunk driving and constantly drinking pints and fifths with friends in the weekend till I realized it had happening for a year straight, after realizing I was at such a bad genetic predisposition for AUD I stopped 4 weeks ago, haven’t felt better about myself, this also after quitting smoking weed 4 months ago, and stopping occasional drug use 3 years ago, it’s been a hell of a road to sobriety but I’m glad I’m here

[@victoriat7716]

I lost my mother to alcohol too :( august 2020 me and my family found her passed on. It was so hard to watch her suffer with the addiction and slowly decline..then never get to recover💔I feel your pain friend Ps: congrats on sobriety!!!

[@ShinkuGouki]

I smoked weed from age 13 to 26. Quitting weed was one of the best decisions ever. My excuse was that it helped me sleep but that was a lie. It only kept me lethargic and lazy. Hampering my motivation to get things done. Then I drank heavily from age 25 to just 4 days ago. I haven't had a drink in 4 days and I feel like I'm coming back to life. Those two substances are best to avoid entirely.

[@somebiker3459]

@@ShinkuGouki you got this man, they are hard to quit but it’s better off being sober

[@devils58reds59]

Well done that would of been really hard having both parents being alcoholics and stopping drinking yourself my father was a drinker drink every day before he went to work he did try to give up but he just couldn’t do it

[@aRjUn-wz7te]

@@ShinkuGouki don't you smoke up even occassionally?

[@chrisglaze658]

This has been a fantastic explanation! I love the energy and science done here. Great work and thanks! I quit drinking a week ago so great things to look forward to!

[@woody8590]

Your presentation is WONDERFUL!!! The Info is pretty impressive too! No matter what I'm going to bed sober tonight works better for me than "one day at a time" Keep making videos!

[@WAZAMPGaming]

I have a severe alcohol dependency right now. I have drank every night for the past two months and I feel so hopeless. I finally called a friend tonight and admitted that I have a serious problem and I want to stop. He came over and we discussed my issue in detail and I couldn’t help for to cry. From this moment on, I no longer want alcohol to be a hindrance on my life. I have twin daughters and desperately want to be sober for them to show them they don’t need to depend on anything external to make it through life. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers, tonight was my last drink and I am sticking to that. Anyone going through this horrible crutch, please comment and I promise to keep you posted and we can conquer this together, because I definitely don’t want to be alone on this journey.

[@jck01010101]

I prayed for you tonight. Good luck my love x

[@kaseydunn3192]

How are you doing?

[@WAZAMPGaming]

@@kaseydunn3192 So much better. I've kicked it for the most part. I drank about 4 nights ago and it was an immediate regret. I feel like I have a better hold on it. I am NOT drinking daily anymore, i feel so much better. Thank you so much for checking up on me, Kasey :)

[@shootermcgavin991]

Do it for your girls! My girls are 17 and 14 and I miss the days they were young all the time. It goes so fast. Don’t waste this time! Cherish it. Good luck and god bless!

[@Numptee86]

Praying for you mate, seeing the problem is step one. Don't beat yourself up if you slip up. I'm in the same place as you, but with a 1 year old little guy that I want to be sober for.

[@thepeff]

I seldom drink anymore after picking up a couple chronic illnesses that were unrelated to (but exacerbated by) my alcohol use. If you stop drinking it will help deaden the effects of depression I promise

[@respunculesbruh7498]

"Seldom" as a great man once said stop talking like a queen ya mad fanny

[@EddyA1337]

The OP isn't joking I promise as well. I was drinking so. Much. It was ridiculous. To the point my body became addicted. I was drinking to escape. It took about 6 or 7 days and they were horrible, my body shook, I couldn't sleep and mentally I felt as if I was going insane, but once I got over the hill each day got better and better and better. Keep in mind alcohol WD can be fatal consult a physician.

[@thepeff]

@@respunculesbruh7498 speak english you street urchin

[@cccccccccccc242]

So true!

[@MissLisaBabyx]

@@thepeff he's talking Scottish, even I cld see that

[@hoveryt5532]

I'm just 3 days sober and my body is shaking and I got anxiety wow wish me luck and I wish u all luck too be strong we need to be healthy together

[@Dave534]

My first day my body is shaking but I don’t have anxiety yet good luck

[@Toxic-Taco]

Same I'm one day my whole body is Clammy and palms and feet are sweating pretty bad .. I hope I'm not too late

[@dh31021]

I gave up alcohol last month. I was never an alcoholic, but I definitely had an unhealthy relationship with it. The one thing I discovered is that it was a spiritual issue where I was feeling empty and dead inside and I was using that to temporarily fill that void, but it always made me feel more empty in the long run. After coming back to the Lord he convicted me and I started to realise it was a counterfeit for being filled with the Holy Spirit; the only thing that really makes you feel alive and complete. Best decision I made was giving it up. Lean into Jesus, he is the REASON for life 🔥🔥

[@onkadoodle510]

I’m 23 and already been to rehab for my drinking problem. I never knew I could live a sober life but i’m over a year sober and i’ve never been better. Watching this made me remember all the shit I put myself, friend & family through with my drinking. I’m so happy I had a supportive system to help me. The hangovers, the stomach pain, the apologies id have to give. I miss NONE OF IT ❤️

[@rtroeun]

So no more stomach pains ??

[@Clockworrk66]

A year and a half sober 🖤

[@Snap-vz7cz]

my mother has a horrible addiction to this, which is what caused me very many birth defects/problems. I always try to tell her to stop and she’s been doing it for 20+ years, which is why I’m here. Thank you for educating me

[@Prokotaco]

I quit drinking August 2021 and have never looked back. It hasn’t been a year yet, but I feel like it was one of the best decisions that I have made in my life. I actually feel alive and more connected to literally everything. This video was great! I didn’t know there was so much research out there on alcohol and it’s effects on the brain. This video helps confirm a lot of changes that I have noticed with my brain since quitting. I feel like if we all reduced our drinking, even just a little bit, we could all live happier, and more peaceful lives in the long term. Thanks again for making and sharing this! Peace out! ✌️

[@Prokotaco]

I also want to mention that I did not quit cold turkey, and initially my intentions were to just reduce my alcohol consumption to a drink a day. I started slow and eventually got there. I got to 1 drink and thought to myself… no drink for me today. And then the next day, the same thing. Then a week, month, etc. went by and here we are! Sober since August 2021! 😁👍 honestly feels like this is the happiest I’ve ever been in my life!

[@marxander]

It’s been a year now. Congratulations! I started two days ago…

[@Prokotaco]

@@marxander thanks! 👍

[@sjzara]

I gave up over 11 years ago. One of the best things I have ever done. Giving up involved nasty symptoms - shaking, sweating. Fortunately a doctor helped.

[@andyleyk5114]

Thank you for posting I am now 3 days sober after realizing that I am an alcoholic and I am excited for the changes to come ahead and the ability to be more present in my day-to-day life I am just glad I have not obtained any permanent hardships in my life before I came to the realization other than blacking out and realizing I have a problem.

[@mireilledufour5159]

Very well explained, so much to think about, thank you 😊

[@Jeff-bl1rz]

Just hit my 3 year mark …… after drinking for 45 years ….

[@innersysteminbound7561]

WOW!! Excellent work!!!

[@mojojojo459]

🥰

[@jimdent351]

My parents never raised a quitter!

[@AJB-jj5qg]

Congrats!

[@MiriamHernandez-cv7em]

Good 😊 for you

[@davidjsaul]

After many attempts I finally managed to kick alcohol in November 2020 when my wife got pregnant with our second. Fifteen months on I'm still sober and I have no regrets. If you're struggling to quit just remember to keep trying and don't hate yourself if you fall off the wagon as this generally leads to drinking more again. You might make a mistake, you might fall and have to start again but if you keep trying you'll get there.

[@victorcarroll529]

Very true and once you do get there you realize it's a choice and you have made your choice to have the better life you deserve. Don't let the devil take you back down, you have been released from the bondage of addiction.

[@Vanzgardian1]

12 years alcohol free. You can do it on your own or you can do it with help but it’s up to you.

[@jackkuhn6748]

YOU WANT TO DRINK YOU WANT TO DRINK YOU WANT TO DRINK YOU WANT TO DRINK YOU WANT TO DRINK YOU WANT TO DRINK YOU WANT TO DRINK YOU WANT TO DRINK YOU WANT TO DRINK YOU WANT TO DRINK YOU WANT TO DRINK YOU WANT TO DRINK

[@JM-io2uv]

Congratulations man let’s have a drink and celebrate!

[@ninjabiatch101]

Pretty severe alcoholic myself here, and I appreciate this video. Being the easiest to access and among the most deadly drugs, it's really weird how seldom it's talked about compared to heroin and cigarettes.

[@AccuCat]

👍. Think: the rich, corruption, corporations and cronyism, among just several reasons. Shared my experience in the main comments, and I recommend reading some of the others here and researching the matter scientifically.

[@ninjabiatch101]

@@AccuCat I mean I'm far from a prohabitionist. I just wish it was discussed more.

[@irishkk99]

I assume people can live on it longer. My aunt and uncle both lived at least like 20 years on basically only alcohol before passing. Thin as a rail squatting but I doubt your body can handle heroin and only heroin for that long. I'm actually surprised a severe alcoholic has a phone or computer to watch this on.

[@onebodyinyahuahlosangeles1206]

I love you I’m trying to stop

[@Lola-Yo]

Firstly alcohol is legal and not everyone has a problem with it. Most of the people I know don’t have a problem with it. It’s always something that happens to “other” people, people like me, who have no “self control”. It would never happen to “Them” because they are not bad people and let’s face it, no one wants to be told they’re doing something wrong. I hardly eat any animal products, but I don’t go around informing my friends that it’s wrong to eat pigs, lol. Everyone knows that cigarettes and heroin are bad for you, lol. Even though cigarettes are legal, they and heroin can only be tolerated once you’re addicted to them, so there’s no need for a judgement, if that makes sense. Incidentally, I wish you well, I just did x5 weeks alcohol free, then drank myself into a blackout last night. My tolerance has plummeted. I’m back on the proverbial wagon. Edit, I sound very jaded, reading this back. Don’t give up hope, I hope you find a way, sending love ❤️💕🌞

[@rph_redacted]

I work in a hospital ( as a pharmacist ) and boy withdrawal looks absolutely crazy. One of the patient wouldn't stop convulsing despite having shit tons of meds to shut him down. They had to call the anesthesiologist to knock him down.

[@nickbruck1017]

oh wow, really??? i work in treatment and had jobs in detox centers but I've never heard of anything like that! most people were good with the librium and all of the places I worked at would refer high risk patients to the hospital, at least for the first few days (like the elderey gentleman we had that came in blowing a 1.01, and no that wasn't a typo!) so I guess thats what would happen in the worst case scenario. do you remember what all he was given and what dose?

[@rph_redacted]

@@nickbruck1017 not really, it was a long time ago. The patient had an accident and was admitted, so he couldn't drink for a some time.

[@adriennefloreen]

Hey man, quitting alcohol cold turkey is very dangerous. Give them a little alcohol each day, and reduce the amount slowly for a few months, then you won't have people convulsing you have to lock down. Awful.

[@nickbruck1017]

@@adriennefloreen this person is a pharmacist that works at a hospital...i think you should be asking them questions instead of trying to tell them how things work lol. the obviously know more about this than you do.

[@adriennefloreen]

@@nickbruck1017 Apparently "the" do not

[@stephaniethomas3318]

A week sober for me as of today. I'm proud of myself because I've been drinking bottles of vodka by myself for the past 6 years. We got this yall. ❤

[@treemarie3080]

Well done! Congratulations🥳 I'm proud of you too! Let's keep going :)

[@CelestialFrijol]

Your time lines are always accurate for me when I quit weed it was the same timeline and I have done better thank you for your videos

[@stephaniemcb922]

I’m 7 1/2 months sober and am already feeling like a new person. You can do it if you put in the work. Love to you all. ❤️

[@rasmusn.e.m1064]

At least three of my close relatives had alcohol-related deaths before the age of 70. Knowing how dependencies tend to run in my family, I decided to never even try it. It felt like a mistake throughout my teens (I'm from *that* part of Europe) as drinking was just the way people socialised, but now in my twenties, I'm relieved to say it has been one of the best decisions of my life so far, as you easily go to a bar and socialise with people without drinking and not be judged, and you can sometimes even be the most qualified person to help less sober people, so don't be afraid of your social life disappearing just because you quit alcohol.

[@irishkk99]

That's very admirable

[@MrDannyDetail]

I was the same as you, and for more or less the same reasons, until I got to 26, then I succumbed to peer pressure and tried alcohol, allowing myself half a pint of cider if I was out on a night out with colleagues. Now at 38 I drink regularly, and a box of 10 cans of cider barely gets me drunk anymore, so i either have to get stronger cider or more cans in order to get the same effect, but at the same time I have to drink 'enough' each weekend to stay in control of my alcohol needs otherwise I wouldn't get halfway through the next week without having an unwanted 'drinking episode' which could affect my employability. I feel like I'm in a catch-22 now, as I'm suspected of having an ASD, and thus don't make friends very easily, and the ones I do have now were made whilst drinking, and only really know 'drunk me', so I'm not sure they'd hang around if I stopped drinking and was always boring 'sober me'. Basically, if staying teetotal is still working for you now then please stick with it if you can.

[@pritapp788]

Lucky them. Dying before 70 sounds like an attractive prospect these days. I might start taking up drinking after all.

[@kitebarbie]

You guys are always awesome. Thank you for your diligence, good info and f’ing entertaining greatness. 🙏🏼

[@TuNiPece]

Let's please take a moment to appreciate the amazing enthusiasm and energy of the presenter.

[@enricomiceli8704]

Creepy also

[@amandaowen5091]

Not only has he prompted me to give up the booze, he's got me thinking what drag queen name I might like... (even though I'm a woman, I can be a drag queen, right?)

[@monkeydui7241]

@Enrico Miceli aww come on he’s a fun dude

[@gaylebordeaux7632]

@@enricomiceli8704 yeah, there something else going on, maybe too much acid!

[@ShepherdschapelYTexplainsbible]

I was chronic alcoholic living on the streets I quit in 1994 took me eight tries.. All I found that worked was praying for strength. I also found a good Bible teacher Theseasonorg to help fill my mind with good thoughts and truth so that I didn't have cravings. I've been sober ever since. Thanks be to God!

[@wallysroom]

Everything stupid I have ever done was while drunk. I’m 25 days sober after 5 years of daily drinking. I was sober for a year until my second brother in law died from drinking within in 6 months of each other. Before that I was an alcoholic for decades Covid was the worst if it but I’m alive somehow and never looking back. Prayers to everyone suffering.

[@garp-cm7te]

Good job and🙏

[@christopherc9017]

Is this why I'm having nightmares now. Every single time I sleep it happens and I can't stay asleep for more than 3 hours

[@wallysroom]

@@christopherc9017 I’ve been sober 2 months now and it took a couple weeks before my sleep changed to the best sleep I’ve had in years. Keep fighting and know that the depression and anxiety I had is gone now.

[@christopherc9017]

@Wallys Room yea that anxiety is not joke. It's worse the next morning after drinking heavy. Just thinking about alcohol makes me wanna puke

[@Brandon-vv5jc]

I’m actually really happy that the language is less stigmatizing and can also give some qualitative range of how much someone drinks regularly. That’s real progress 🙏🏾

[@asa9528]

I’ve went through alcohol withdrawal about 6 times before I finally decided to get sober once and for all. For anyone trying to quit, you can do this.

[@robertsbrinkis2022]

3 months sober after 14 years of heavy, almost every day drinking. Everytime I watch one of these "why you should stop drinking videos" it gives me a huge relief that other people are thinking about this as well, and I am not crazy for going completely off alcohol. But sadly, in my home country Latvia, like in most of eastern Europe, if you do not drink at all, you are not praised for it, you are shunned for it, like "aaaaw, mammas boy can not handle his booze". Thanks for the video man, love your energy and vocabulary, keep it up :)

[@chillingguy8386]

Ya I been drinking for every day 8 years now and alot I’m on my 3 days sober thanks for the motivation

[@jameswebb3410]

@@chillingguy8386 You can do it man

[@morningwithgracie7870]

​@@chillingguy8386 you drink daily?how many glasses.you stop cold turkey did you get withrawals?

[@catielehman1625]

I am obsessed with you 😂😍..can every informational video be explained like this? 👏🏻👏🏻

[@KevinSchwager1979]

Thank you for this sympathic, realistic and regionale view on the impacts of alc in our body without beeing to much teacher-like. Everyone shall simply keep this in mind when drinking alc.

[@SicilysCloset]

Almost 9 months sober and life has meaning now. The spiritual journey has been intense, I was fooling myself thinking that a drink would help me find answers but it made me feel like I was wearing a blindfold. You cannot raise your vibration staying stagnant with this poison. I lost my dad last summer due to the effects of his alcohol abuse. I hate alcohol it’s the worst habit you can pick up.

[@cassondralynch6342]

You're so right about it keeping you stagnant with a lower vibration! That hit home as a spiritual person. I'm interested in being high vibe and growing as a human being. That's true peace and happiness as opposed to a fleeting buzz you keep chasing. I'm sorry about your dad. I wish there were more resources for people suffering from all addictions. Have you tried kava by chance? It's an amazing substitute. A healthy one. Some even say it's spiritual and good for your chakras. I hope you're well :)

[@qua7771]

I quit 7 months ago. I'm bored, and have no social life after quitting, but my health has improved. Since I quit, I don't have any reason to talk to people.

[@yesImalilshorty33333]

As someone who works in the recovery field I feel this was extremely well done and educational. Thank you for the wonderful video

[@ShepherdschapelYTexplainsbible]

I was chronic alcoholic living on the streets I quit in 1994 took me eight tries.. All I found that worked was praying for strength. I also found a good Bible teacher Theseasonorg to help fill my mind with good thoughts and truth so that I didn't have cravings. I've been sober ever since. Thanks be to God!

[@yesImalilshorty33333]

@Bill thank you for sharing, that’s a powerful story man. It’s not easy and there’s no one way to go about it since everyone’s different and once you’re left to your own devices your mind can lead you dark places but sharing what you did might help someone out there. You’ve come a long way! Stay strong and god bless bill! 💕

[@lineakristensen1821]

Thanks for this video. As uncomfortable as it is, I have to admit I have a problem. I'm hoping for a 2023 without any alcoholand looking forward to the benefits. I needed this video. Love from Denmark

[@bonniebickett4520]

I weenwd myself off and am going to a treatment program. The counslors have been thru the drug and alccoholic lifestyle. They are ALL understanding and being real, I told my counslor that I had had a few shots and some beer before my UA. She asked what triggered me to do so? I just missed the taste lol. She proceeded to tell me I was not alone and not to be afraid to tell her. My UA was clean, yet I felt bad I let MYSELF down. I actually have realized it was bordom in the end. I have since not thought about it, stopped thinking I have to have a shot or 2 after work ( learned/ " was a good idea" for work stress (influenced by TV commercials and movies, )just started reclaiming my passion for sewing and drawing. I don't count the days or time as it seems like a stress trigger for me, thinking about the dring everyday, and my counsler also agrees. Just don't think about and reclaim the talents you let go as a result of the alcohol......let the talents/hobbies be your " drink".