What I learned from BEING SOBER for TWO YEARS (motivation to quit drinking)

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Damn Tasty Vegan

Damn Tasty Vegan

3 жыл бұрын

What I learned from being sober for two years. I never would have thought I would get here. It took me many tries until I was finally able to quit alcohol. It really helped me to quit drinking by focusing on the benefits of being sober. I hope this video motivates and inspires you to get control over you drinking problem.
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I’m a pole dancing, foul-mouthed, downward-dog-loving, imperfect human who believes in progress not perfection. I'm a food blogger by day, professional musician by night and cat mom for life (meow!)
I hope to show you that being vegan is about reducing animal suffering as much as is practical, and is not about obsessing about purity, weight loss or perfection.
My journey to veganism was not a straight line. I flip flopped between being vegetarian and vegan for years! I fell off the wagon so many times, I have permanent bruises on my metaphorical ass.
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@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 3 жыл бұрын
How I quit drinking alcohol kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6mlqZ6saZ5_a5Y
@catalyst4518
@catalyst4518 4 ай бұрын
You former alcoholics crack me up, I SWEAR! LOL! As a Lifelong sober person, this is my day to day since birth! LOLOLOLOLOLOL!
@703kwood703
@703kwood703 3 жыл бұрын
8 days sober
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats! That first week is really hard. You've got this
@sleeplessinstockwell
@sleeplessinstockwell 2 жыл бұрын
How you doing now Kevin?
@lewiscollins4842
@lewiscollins4842 2 жыл бұрын
How u doing bro
@justinbordwell4654
@justinbordwell4654 2 жыл бұрын
Kevin! Stop drinking please.
@garylockhart526
@garylockhart526 2 жыл бұрын
Don't let your past become your future.
@mistarmer
@mistarmer Жыл бұрын
I’ve made it 10 days not drinking, including attending a wedding last weekend. I feel great. More energy and less anxiety. Better sleep also.
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan Жыл бұрын
Congrats! Yes! I love how much better I sleep and how much more energy I have.
@leeaddante4130
@leeaddante4130 Жыл бұрын
“You’re not missing out on the fun, you’re actually more present” I think this is huge.
@hub252
@hub252 8 ай бұрын
I ran across this video again. Yes, everything you say about sobriety is so true. I was 53 days sober and I relapsed due to bad events in my life. Thanks for the video. I am going to stop again. My health and my bank account will love it. Making that decision to quit is hard but doable. Many blessings to all. Moment of silence for the one who is still suffering.
@jacobnicodemus1051
@jacobnicodemus1051 Жыл бұрын
Been a while since I watched a video like this. I’m a few months shy of 3 years sober and I remember when I was contemplating giving up alcohol and in the early stages, watching a lot of videos that touted benefits of sobriety. I didn’t really “believe” them because, really… the idea of never drinking again was just so not something I wanted. I was sure my life would be miserable. Anybody watching this and seeing this comment, lemme tell you - the benefits of sobriety are real and so much more than you can ever comprehend. It is truly an amazing gift. The only regret I have is waiting until I was in my 40s to get sober. I wish I’d done it sooner.
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan Жыл бұрын
Congrats on 3 years! I was the same way before getting sober. I thought it was gonna be so boring and I wouldn’t ever have any fun any more. Sobriety has opened up so many amazing things for me
@dannellecarroll
@dannellecarroll 10 ай бұрын
Needed to see this!!! That’s what I’ve been holding off on quitting for. I’m 28 and it feels like I’m leaving the party early but when you’ve been the party for ten years…. It’s time. It just is.
@djtrakakadrunkpoet8598
@djtrakakadrunkpoet8598 2 жыл бұрын
Sobriety opens up a gateway to freedom that drugs just don’t do .
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely.
@vadimustinov9025
@vadimustinov9025 Жыл бұрын
I'm every inch with you on this! There's not a single downside to quitting alcohol, not even one. Sobriety is my fortress guarding my brain against the invading hordes of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs - I keep them outside. It's really stupid to let those enemies in and let them mess with such an intricate processing unit, which my brain is. I don't go to garbage dumps to collect hazardous chemical waste and store it in my home, do I? Hey, I see no reason why I should do this to my brain:)
@jamestaylor9537
@jamestaylor9537 Жыл бұрын
Very nice I love what you said
@nathanielovaughn2145
@nathanielovaughn2145 Жыл бұрын
Excellent analogy, the not going to toxic waste dumps and storing scavenged waste in your home. I hope you're well!
@saileencruileen2163
@saileencruileen2163 6 ай бұрын
I love your word picture. I can see that as being helpful to ME in particular:)
@binus4690
@binus4690 5 ай бұрын
Very good example
@carolselfridge6723
@carolselfridge6723 Жыл бұрын
150 days! I broke my old record of 144 days. If you go to a private event, always throw a tonic water or ginger ale in your bag….bring your own stuff. Also, I had no idea how much cancer is related to alcohol consumption…breast cancer, ladies. I don’t think of myself as an alcoholic….that just gives you a built in excuse, ie, “I couldn’t help myself, duh, I’m an alcoholic.” Keep your diary and let the venom out!
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan Жыл бұрын
Right! It’s crazy it’s classified as a class 1 carcinogen. It’s proven to cause cancer. Yup, especially breast cancer. And yet it’s so widely accepted in society
@margiel2180
@margiel2180 Жыл бұрын
Plus diabetes I'm pre diabetic from drinking i quit for a week now
@FreshLyte
@FreshLyte Жыл бұрын
I've actually had people accuse me of being an alcoholic BECAUSE of quitting. Of course they're all heavy drinkers/alcoholics who don't get how bad it is for you. The benefits are enormous, especially if you want to lose weight and just get healthier on all levels at once. It's truly a mind, body and soul type of healing experience. The biggest downside to quitting for me is being around booze and people who are obsessed with it. I hate the smell of it all now and I notice how annoying pubs, craft breweries, beer gardens, liquor stores etc. etc. are. I really look differently at these business ventures now and I despise the "scene" or environment that comes along with them. It's the nectar of the nitwit. Hope you're still doing well, 2 years for me today. Thank you for the insight fellow teetotaller.
@YahToldMe
@YahToldMe Жыл бұрын
Nectar of the nitwit lol i love that 😂😭
@debendraghimire5449
@debendraghimire5449 2 жыл бұрын
Sober since almost 4 months...the best decision ever in my life...😍
@josmyth5579
@josmyth5579 Жыл бұрын
90 days tomorrow and i can't believe it! Best thing you can do. You have to trust yourself life will be just fine in fact better. It took me 11 years from my first attempt to really believe and trust myself in this journey and if you believe its good, it will be good!❤
@lauraallen7250
@lauraallen7250 2 жыл бұрын
Love it! I struggled with alcohol for years and years and years. Tried getting sober multiple times always failed because the honest truth. I loved drinking. Somehow I woke up one day and I said this is enough..! Super hard at first I’m not going to lie. I went through withdrawals and kept thinking about having a drink.. I am now 40 days Sober and feeling amazing. I love being Sober I’m not going back to where I was.. ever.
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 2 жыл бұрын
That sounds so familiar! I was the same way. Kept trying to quit and would fail. Until finally it stuck. Congrats on 40 days! Keep going
@carljeffries3656
@carljeffries3656 2 жыл бұрын
I can relate to this iv struggled for years on and off anxiety, last week had a breakdown drinking anxiety slept for 3 days a total mess, as I started to come together a weird thing happened to me like an awakening everything was clear and I had to stop, 8 days in the fog has lifted feel a lot better, stick with it iv lost too much and I have got too much to lose to ever go back
@josejaquez2379
@josejaquez2379 Жыл бұрын
I'm trying to stop, but I keep slipping back to it even after weeks of not drinking. I'm so disappointed in myself.
@tommanserable
@tommanserable Жыл бұрын
I hope you're still going. Just remember, you're never in the safe zone. Relapse is part of recovery. So many times I've thought Yes! I've done it. I felt in the safe zone and then the alcohol crept back. Be careful.
@theuglytruth4303
@theuglytruth4303 Жыл бұрын
@Carl Jeffries you're comment just motivated me to keep going I haven't drank in 2 months and I wasn't 100% gonna quit but now I think I am
@carolselfridge6723
@carolselfridge6723 Жыл бұрын
127 days. Saving money. Learning guitar. Not going back to ethanol. I know I can not drink like a normal person and take it or leave it…I tried that before…so I bloody well quit. I keep busy. i walk and go to the gym when I can. I drink de-alcoholized wine or tonic water with ice and a lime…it’s a good substitute for me. Good video. Thank you.
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan Жыл бұрын
Hell yes! You're thriving! Love that you're learning guitar too. It's so interesting how many new hobbies you find when you kick the ethanol.
@dannyknapp515
@dannyknapp515 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information I decided after 40 years of binge drinking I had enough . I did nt feel right . God am I glad I quit ! Feel soooo much better now way more relaxed and can breathe a lot better . Day # 105 now 💪
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan Жыл бұрын
Congrats on quitting! That’s amazing. It’s never too late.
@kdc6884
@kdc6884 2 жыл бұрын
This is 100 percent true. Literally everything. I was sober for over month. Broke my sobriety tonight. But I'm done drinking alcohol. It's so bad for your body and health.
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 2 жыл бұрын
I messed up so many times on my journey. It’s just important to keep trying until it sticks
@healthyfreesoul
@healthyfreesoul Жыл бұрын
Relapses have purpose, they humble you, bring you deeper into your version of addiction and yourself, and for most people they are actually essential to becoming sober once and for all. PS I’m not just putting a positive spin on something, talkin facts.
@pole_barn_builder
@pole_barn_builder Жыл бұрын
How are you doing now?
@cursedseductress
@cursedseductress 3 жыл бұрын
I have suffered from depression too, since I was a teen. And took meds for years while slugging down a ton of liquid depressant, wondering why I never better, lol. But now that I am sober (16 months) I have actually been able to manage my depression without meds! It is amazing. Sobriety is hard work but so worth it. I wouldn't trade my peace of mind for anything. Congratulations!
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on 16 months! That first year is the hardest. Having to relearn everything. Thank you for sharing your story. I’m so glad you were also able to manage your depression and drinking
@billmoore1936
@billmoore1936 10 ай бұрын
Yes the tablets they give you are no good I have been on them they make you worse than what you where before I you can think with a very positive attitude for get about the drink and try go forward think what you would like to do now you are Sober best of luck Bill
@mavrosyvannah
@mavrosyvannah Жыл бұрын
55 days and I was not an alcoholic. Just wanted to experiment for a month, but I love it, how I feel. BTW, stopped cigs, 85 days, adding sugar, 32 days, and weed 17 days. Feel great
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan Жыл бұрын
Awesome! It’s always good to take a step back from substances and really look at your relationship with them
@SimonAckerman
@SimonAckerman Жыл бұрын
I did 2 years and 4 months sober and finally broke my sobriety when my friend met me at San Diego airport with beer in his car. It was such a magic moment I couldn’t say no, i have no regrets, I drink in moderation now and can go weeks without drinking and live a very happy life.
@RickyCespedes
@RickyCespedes Жыл бұрын
I don't know what's better. Getting drunk or the relief of getting over a bad hangover. I enjoy not getting hungover.
@turtley8883
@turtley8883 Жыл бұрын
I drank in my teens, I drank all through my 20's and 30's. I'm going on 40 and I'm ready to stop. I've cut down but still frequently poison myself when I do drink. Thanks for the motivation.
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan Жыл бұрын
Yeah after a while, being drunk just becomes exhausting and isn’t fun anymore. Good luck!
@mslinklater
@mslinklater 6 ай бұрын
30+ years drinking and now coming up to one year sober... absolutely love your video and everything you said rang true with me. Thank you.
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 5 ай бұрын
Congrats on one year! That's amazing! Thank you for watching. I'm so glad you loved the video and found it relatable and helpful.
@markg.4246
@markg.4246 3 жыл бұрын
One of the biggest misconceptions about sobriety, especially for people who attend AA meetings, is that after a few years there's nothing more to learn and experience. After more than 27 years of continuous sobriety, I can tell you that my life has never been better. The only thing I have to do is remain "teachable", and the rest takes care of itself! Mark : )
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 3 жыл бұрын
I love that! That’s so true. Every year I learn something new on this journey. Thanks for sharing
@pooja-fz9rz
@pooja-fz9rz Жыл бұрын
How do you gain weight after quitting drinking and little damage to your liver. My husband lost a lot of weight when he was jaundiced, how do he gain it back?.. He Is completely sober now
@flippingsmall1731
@flippingsmall1731 Жыл бұрын
Mark G we are brothers on the AA and thank u for sharing,,, i still cannot understand why it is called anomenys alchoholics, because when and alcoholic is sober he is proud, at least i am and i love to talk about mis use of substanser because life is very short :-D
@markg.4246
@markg.4246 Жыл бұрын
@@pooja-fz9rz Please consult medical professionals. All the best to you and your husband!
@markg.4246
@markg.4246 Жыл бұрын
@@flippingsmall1731 I respectfully suggest that you read about the "Traditions", in AA. A 12 x 12 will explain it much better than I. In a nutshell...The steps save us, but the traditions save the fellowship.
@williehutch03
@williehutch03 3 ай бұрын
Absolutely one of the most practical "get sober" videos ever! Straight to the point and no BS. It was like having a conversation with a friend giving proper advice via their experience.
@campbellmorrison8540
@campbellmorrison8540 Жыл бұрын
Im with you, it took antabuse to get me there but Im here 3 mths down the track, cant say Ive noticed any significant benefits yet but no hang overs, more money, more time to focus on other stuff and knowing Im not giving my body a hard time is a pretty good start.
@sherby819
@sherby819 2 жыл бұрын
Im sober since only a couple weeks but i feel exactly the same about alcohol Everything you said Lot of negative goes away and it feels amazing😇
@jacquelineadams6443
@jacquelineadams6443 2 ай бұрын
From a highly educated, kind, generous, loving, and successful human being that is also struggling with managing both their past and present, and remains uncertain about their future, thank you. Just thank you.
@LaterHolmes
@LaterHolmes Жыл бұрын
I'm almost at two years. It's great to watch all of the people who started with me appear to get younger as we trudge together. Amazing stuff, life is good.
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan Жыл бұрын
Congrats on two years and to feeling younger!
@stevekolecki713
@stevekolecki713 6 ай бұрын
Not having a hangover is a Super Power! Well said.
@g.t4545
@g.t4545 Жыл бұрын
9 days sober from alcohol and cocaine that’s was my social vices .!!! I feel more in touch with society and the world around me, I’m 44 and after 15 years of wild partying to present in my bedroom, getting stoned high and wasted drunk in the early morning! For me it’s all about motivation determination willpower selfcontrol. That’s my vision of practice. Positive vibes and energy ⭐️
@StevePhillipsakaScooba
@StevePhillipsakaScooba 3 жыл бұрын
10 years sober, 1 year Vegan, here. Its been life changing... all around. Thank you for sharing your story.
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 3 жыл бұрын
10 years! Congrats!
@carolselfridge6723
@carolselfridge6723 Жыл бұрын
Still going…243 days. There are wonderful no alcohol champagnes and no alcohol red wines that look good in the glass. The whites of my eyes are white again and not yellow. That took 6 weeks. I took up guitar and I love it. I feel happy. I have had a few mornings where I have woken up feeling like I had a hangover…..which was odd, I keep a diary, but I am not writing every day and not much super emotional stuff is coming up. I think more people in the world are quitting drinking alcohol. Japan’s young people are not drinking and the market for alcohol in Japan is under pressure. Thank you for your videos. I feel like I have one less thing to worry about.
@GeraltOfRivia99
@GeraltOfRivia99 3 ай бұрын
Day 1 for me but the hangovers and anxiety are so bad now after drinking i just cant do it anymore. Congrats on 2 years thats awsome!
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 3 ай бұрын
Yes! The hang-xiety was terrible for me too. One of the biggest reasons I quit. I hope that you find some peace from that terrible anxiety.
@NoName-ql1wk
@NoName-ql1wk 2 жыл бұрын
97 days today. Boom
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 2 жыл бұрын
Hell yes! Way to go
@TonyRome402
@TonyRome402 2 жыл бұрын
You totally Rock! The first 2 years were the hardest; this August will make 7 years. I wouldn't trade sobriety for anything in the world. Thank you for sharing, you are a good example for anyone who thinks they can't evolve.
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on seven years! That’s amazing. Sobriety is definitely amazing
@Titanium516
@Titanium516 Жыл бұрын
3 weeks with no drinks. Great video, thanks...
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan Жыл бұрын
Congrats on three weeks! Keep it up
@KDFRxpo2
@KDFRxpo2 Жыл бұрын
Saving money, keeping your system cleaner, Clarity and focus. No one needs alcohol in their system. Great video!
@thelatashajames
@thelatashajames 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats!! I relate to so much of this. A little over 4 years here - best 4 years of my liiife
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I remember you talking about your sobriety journey in a video a while ago and it was really inspiring. 4 years is amazing! Sobriety really is one of the best gifts we can give ourselves.
@johnnylongshlong3677
@johnnylongshlong3677 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing.
@MsSheilaC
@MsSheilaC 2 жыл бұрын
Latasha Can you please share the link to that video of your sobriety story
@sherrymcmillan5648
@sherrymcmillan5648 Жыл бұрын
5 days and sober. I just had enough at rock bottom and tired of it. I need a different life. With no worries thank you for your video. I was meant to find this.
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan Жыл бұрын
Congrats on 5 days sober! I also got to that point where I just had to change and do something different
@bernardinoaguirre229
@bernardinoaguirre229 Жыл бұрын
You're not in this alone
@AveragePothead
@AveragePothead Жыл бұрын
Hope your doing well xx
@michaelconnelly5571
@michaelconnelly5571 Жыл бұрын
Came out of hospital last week after a 2 week detox program and The Best thing I've ever done only been 3 week's sober but feel so much better mentally and physically
@baldersn4474
@baldersn4474 10 ай бұрын
11 days sober...Been binge drinking for 35 years im 51 now...Done dry jsm then rekapsrd at my birthday party..Apart ftom 3 months off in first lockdown , drank one or two nights most weekemds, plus vacations, holudays etc...Hangovers , anxiety, depression gets worse as you get older plus wasted money , days off of work, wasted relationships etc etc. ..This vudeo is spot on..Well done...I feel better already, much better and my gym workouts fitness cycling etc etc is much better, gonna learn to play guitar etc..Amd ues weekemds are magical no hsngovers etc..
@mattyrush8080
@mattyrush8080 2 жыл бұрын
2 years sober on Jan 15th after 23 years of misery and you have hit it on the money with this video. Thank you and congrats. For me 2 years seems more like 4 considering how much ive been through so 2 years is an amazing accomplishment so i appreciate the hard work.
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on 2 years! Yes, I feel like the first year was the hardest. Happy to hear you’ve found happiness without alcohol
@hiroshijulius6226
@hiroshijulius6226 2 жыл бұрын
I'm suffering. It seems like I can only go 2 days without it. I'm drinking myself to death and I'm miserable. Thanks for this video, I hope one day I'll get to where you are
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 2 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear that. I was definitely in that same spot for years. Then one day it finally clicked and I got tired of living for alcohol. I hope for you the best. You’ve got this!
@dojufitz
@dojufitz 2 жыл бұрын
True Story - I bought the book Allen Carr's How to Control Alcohol.... Then I found someone had uploaded the audio on KZbin. Here it is... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqS3fZ6QbJZ0hKM Its 8 hours long so I listened to it in 1/2 hour segments. After 30 plus years of self abuse I stopped drinking at the 2 hour mark. I'm done with it. And I did it BEFORE the book arrived!
@curtiseverett1671
@curtiseverett1671 Жыл бұрын
You are on the right path. Keep watching videos like this. It doesn't have to happen today, but you are headed in the right direction.
@jeannecarroll9099
@jeannecarroll9099 Жыл бұрын
I’m 9 days sober. Everyday I watch a video to keep me motivated and encouraged. Thank you for being open and doing these videos!
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan Жыл бұрын
Congrats on 9 days sober! You're doing great! Keep it up
@flormorena8627
@flormorena8627 Жыл бұрын
Totally relatable, I’m on one year and a half alcohol free after drinking for about 7 years and….BEST DECISION I EVER MADE. Every area of my life has improved LITERALLY. To become mentally and emotionally sober is the real “win behind the win” lol thanks for sharing
@donjulio5344
@donjulio5344 2 жыл бұрын
I never thought I had a problem at all. I would look at people that drank every day, all day like they are the ones that have a problem. Meanwhile i would go out every weekend, I worked for the weekend drinking. I realized that I might not drink every day, but I drink enough to be a big problem and didn’t even know it. I would drink at least one day a week or even more since I was 17 (im 30 now) and NEVER thought it was a problem. I thank the internet and KZbin because I would of probably never stopped and known there is a community for this. Thank you and everyone else for telling us your stories and making everyone else feel better to stop drinking ❤️
@donjulio5344
@donjulio5344 2 жыл бұрын
And im 75 days alcohol free, never felt better
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad this video helped you out. I'm really glad that sharing my story can help others to not feel as alone. I was the exact same. It took me a long time to realize I even had a problem. I thought if you were an alcoholic, your life and health had to be falling apart. Then I realized just how much alcohol was holding me down and how it looks different for everyone. I'm glad you're getting more clarity now on your drinking habits.
@stevengill6511
@stevengill6511 Жыл бұрын
I am late to this party but I found this hugely inspirational. Thank you. I have woke up this morning and decided things need to change.
@spencerparsch7685
@spencerparsch7685 Жыл бұрын
Good luck to you, I just started 2 days ago
@maxrebo8455
@maxrebo8455 2 жыл бұрын
Coming up for two years in September; I’ve had half a dozen beers since then as I do have an interest in the ever-evolving craft ale market. These days it’s mostly experimenting with loose leaf teas, sticky chais and artisanal coffees. Interestingly, I quit out of desperation because of the constant migraines and vomiting I was getting - it turned it was the crap flickering fluorescent lights at the office I was working at. That was also solved with wearing orange tint glasses, which also handle blue light glare.
@healthyfreesoul
@healthyfreesoul Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great video and guidance! Key for me was when you said - more energy to create a life I want rather than numbing the life I have. Dig that!
@curtiseverett1671
@curtiseverett1671 Жыл бұрын
yeah, that is good
@AroMountainOfLight
@AroMountainOfLight Жыл бұрын
yea Sober!!! 4 years 5 months today for me! let us lift each other!
@jeffjones6089
@jeffjones6089 Жыл бұрын
trying to go till october without drinking.. eventually i want to give it up for good but i honestly dont think im ready.(feelings may change in a month). i find it most difficult on friday and saturday when my friends are feeling hyped about going out and trying to get me to come out with them. i also love drinking and having a good time. i got thru my first weekend sober this weekend and i love how i wasnt hungover. I kind of felt a power over my friends when i viewed their stories out drinking like thinking to myself - "wow does not seem as fun as its claimed to be" and im thankful i can see it from that perspective now. I want to live long and a healthy lifestyle. wish me luck on this trial period haha.
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan Жыл бұрын
Totally get that. That’s how I was in the beginning. The thought of giving it up for good seemed really daunting, so I would make milestone goals like that. It’s definitely harder when you have friends that always want to go out and you’re at the bar every weekend. I’ve been really surprised that a lot of bars carry more and more options for non alcoholic beers. Those have been helpful as well, but some people find them triggering. It’s really up to you. And I totally agree, the next day is the best, when everyone else has a hangover except you. That’s when you realize you made the right choice
@jeffjones6089
@jeffjones6089 Жыл бұрын
@@DamnTastyVegan Hey thanks for the reply. So I picked up golf about 3 months ago and just went night golfing with a buddy and had my best round. I'm really improving and playing better sober for sure. Ik a lot of people that like to drink while playing. If i was out drinking tonight which my friends currently are doing then I wouldnt of had this experience. Overall I feel amazing right now and don't see any upside to drinking and this is only after week 2 (after i get thru tomorrow xD) the amount of productivity you gain from being sober is incredible and at the same time life changing. I cant believe im seeing the positive results even after just 2 weeks. (Probably have saved close to 3-400 dollars also!)
@KristiHolmes-pi9vx
@KristiHolmes-pi9vx 5 ай бұрын
80 days sober and I am just now feeling better about the being alone and not feeling like I am missing out. I am no longer with my partner of 10 years also and the last night together I exploded about all of the things that I was suppressing and holding in. to keep him around and think it was better to sit in a bar or at his house partaking in too much drinking and smoking, just to stay around him.
@binkkytube
@binkkytube 7 ай бұрын
on the shallow side, not drinking makes your skin look amazing. you look fantastic.
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 7 ай бұрын
Thank you! It really does! I used to be so puffy and red
@kahealyman2993
@kahealyman2993 Жыл бұрын
LOVE this so much !
@ravipanjini1253
@ravipanjini1253 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree on the mood swings and mental health! I like that you found a way to allow yourself 1 a year or the occasional sip
@maryneal428
@maryneal428 4 ай бұрын
Almost 8 months sober. Doing AA but really get a lot out of all the information on KZbin. Lots to help get/keep sober. Gracias ❤
@muccia7328
@muccia7328 2 жыл бұрын
Love it and love your points!
@DanielFerreira-bh4fz
@DanielFerreira-bh4fz Жыл бұрын
Meetings from Brazil! 2 months sober and each day better
@russ9622
@russ9622 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video. Thank you
@shelbyharmon8144
@shelbyharmon8144 3 жыл бұрын
you are amazing, thank you for sharing all of your hard-earned insights.
@deborahbrauckmann806
@deborahbrauckmann806 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. You are very motivating!
@marinagrishayeva857
@marinagrishayeva857 2 жыл бұрын
Those are excellent points, thank you for this video, it`s really a nice insight!
@mypetcamera
@mypetcamera Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. Thank you
@brandyfield3671
@brandyfield3671 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. You have really hit home with me. Makes me feel less alone.
@AlanClapp2
@AlanClapp2 Жыл бұрын
That's wonderful, thank you for this 👍❤️
@sleeplessinstockwell
@sleeplessinstockwell 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video thank you for sharing that
@---cx1ly
@---cx1ly Жыл бұрын
yesssss the depression and anxiety goes down ten fold after you STOP!!! :D I used to wonder why sober ppl were so annoyingly happy but now i get it lmao. Ur finally at ur normal again, i realized i was not nearly as depressed as i thought i was!! but it also helps getting away from the wrong people. More energy, for sure. I slept like 10-14 hours, often, in my 20s and just thought i was a heavy sleeper. it didnt occur to me until I learned you do not get REM sleep when you are drunk, that was probably why i slept so long. half of it was just being passed out. not asleep, passed out. Its a good tool to know that though, as a way to keep yourself from drinking... that fog brain is the worst. And I believe the lack of sleep is one of the things that leads to alcoholic related dementia but I could be wrong, taking a guess really. Anyways, its great. I love being able to sleep a solid 8 hours and feel great when i wake up. Usually I feel likei have regrets when i wake up after a night of drinking. Im just really glad i dont feel that way anymore. The benefits far outweigh most if not all of any positives. unless ur trying to have a baby or something, LoL, I dont really see the point anymore!
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan Жыл бұрын
Right! There are so many gifts in sobriety. Waking up without regret, deeper sleep, less depression....so much!
@verity4013
@verity4013 9 ай бұрын
Thank you, motivational and creating hope at my end.
@ChowFun1979
@ChowFun1979 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan Жыл бұрын
Tha is for watching! Hope it helped
@stonecoldcougar
@stonecoldcougar Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip about good loose leaf tea!
@seanflannigan6807
@seanflannigan6807 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I needed that and the earlier video as well. This helped.
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 2 жыл бұрын
So glad this helped. Good luck on your journey
@mgorsuchable
@mgorsuchable 10 ай бұрын
Excellent video ! Thanks for the inspiration and great info and for all the wonderful links you shared.
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 10 ай бұрын
You’re very welcome! I’m glad this video helped you out
@azailialankster657
@azailialankster657 2 жыл бұрын
This absolutely inspired me thank you💖🥰
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 2 жыл бұрын
So glad it helped you!
@monleal23
@monleal23 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your video!
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@derrick8224
@derrick8224 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for sharing 😊
@jaystandaloneinthisdirtywo7386
@jaystandaloneinthisdirtywo7386 3 жыл бұрын
This video is my whole live explained in words since I’ve stopped drinking. You hit the target 🎯 with this one
@jaycehood8965
@jaycehood8965 Жыл бұрын
I honestly love this for you! I am so against drugs
@bugajk25
@bugajk25 4 ай бұрын
Congratulations! I’m 2 months sober! I didn’t have a problem with it so it’s not a big deal! But I’m proud of myself and feel really good about myself
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 4 ай бұрын
It's always good to take a break from alcohol once in a while just to reassess, even if you don't have a problem. Proud of you!
@waynehughes3639
@waynehughes3639 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video. It is an inspiration.
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. So glad it helped
@dominiqueskye8323
@dominiqueskye8323 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this. Love the part about geeking out on tea! It really is a great replacement! Have a lovely day and good luck on your journey ✨
@reinablake2706
@reinablake2706 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this❣
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@phillipbuckley3602
@phillipbuckley3602 Жыл бұрын
Well done, God bless
@joannalee1249
@joannalee1249 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I needed every word you said. Please keep posting . We need your lighthearted way of expressing the beauties of AF lifestyles! I’m subscribing! Thx
@nicolamicanti2443
@nicolamicanti2443 8 ай бұрын
When young, I didn't care. But as an adult, this totally makes sense.
@grantschultz1115
@grantschultz1115 2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome-I'm happy you and glad you found so many positive improvements in your life! Great job, congratulations!
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@jodiemunro1333
@jodiemunro1333 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your journey
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad this video and my story has helped you out
@kshiba
@kshiba Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much.
@skitpare2627
@skitpare2627 Жыл бұрын
It's a great idea to "take a breather" and reflect. I'm on third week, no plan really, maybe continue to new year, or for life 😌 Feeling great, saving money and loosing weight. Passed the first party saturday, with flying colors. 🏆
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan Жыл бұрын
Yed, indeed! It's always good to take a step back and look at your habits and addictions. Congrats on three weeks!
@brendasmith7345
@brendasmith7345 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding! Love every single point! The tea right!!!! I agree 💯!
@DamnTastyVegan
@DamnTastyVegan Жыл бұрын
Tea for life!
@erwinrogers9470
@erwinrogers9470 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🔥 👏
@violetsinspring5863
@violetsinspring5863 11 ай бұрын
Wonderful inspiring video!! Thank you! New subscriber 💕
@LV-jh4zt
@LV-jh4zt 26 күн бұрын
Your skin is vibrant!
@andrewbrillant331
@andrewbrillant331 Жыл бұрын
Good on you 👍👍
@MacShrike
@MacShrike 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing this. I felt that I didn't have any reason that I really cared about enough(like...myself) to start... stopping. But after hearing you, I believe that I actually do. You seem to have sown a seed in me. Thank you.
@kayskaht2052
@kayskaht2052 Жыл бұрын
I just found your channel and I can’t tell you how grateful I am to have seen this video! I have a very alcohol dependent lifestyle. And what makes it worse is I have a degenerative disease so alcohol just inflamed my symptoms. I haven’t had a drink in three days and I already feel so much better! But I was scared I didn’t have the motivation to keep this up. I feel so hopeful after seeing this video! THANK YOU SO MUCH! ❤
@Reon-yr6xz
@Reon-yr6xz 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful to hear you don’t need alcohol anymore. It takes a lot of strength and determination to do it. I see you have beautiful skin, clean eyes, and mental clarity, things that is hard to achieve while being addicted to alcohol. Best of luck !🌷
@elizavetagrishko9421
@elizavetagrishko9421 Жыл бұрын
I just started my sobriety a few days ago and I already see and feel the huge difference! It’s so inspiring to look forward to everything you’ve mentioned
@wallsendfrog
@wallsendfrog 2 жыл бұрын
Well done. Iv been trying for years.. So hard
@jeffreyjohnmann
@jeffreyjohnmann Жыл бұрын
Great video, I've been struggling with alcohol for years. I'm ready to seriously stop for good! Thanks for sharing this story!!! I just subscribed to your KZbin! I'm vegan too and I could use advice and support in that area too, so I'm super excited to see more of your videos!!!!
@CynLG
@CynLG Жыл бұрын
This video could have been me….totally relate. 27 consecutive days alcohol free!
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