WHAT'S THE POINT OF GETTING SOBER??? (Episode 185)

[@GettingSoberAgain]

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[@eradgradez4792]

250+ days sober and your videos have helped me immensely. Thank you Jae!

[@eatshiy]

17 years sober...58yrs old...no aches, no pains, no health or teeth problems, no financial problems, married 17 years, drive a badass car, have tons of energy, never get sick, never late to work, sleep like a baby,eat like a pig....yeah sobriety sucks!🤣🤣👍👍

[@GettingSoberAgain]

LOLOLOL Somebody throw you a LIFE JACKET!

[@natebroskii115]

This is the comment I was looking for!! I’m 28 years old & 2 months sober in 7 days. First things first congratulations! 17 years is no walk in the park. It’s incredible what I’ve accomplished in my short time being sober & I can only imagine what I will accomplish in 10 years being sober I’m extremely excited for this path through the eyes of sobriety!

[@fimearscarba]

🎉💪🙌👏

[@fimearscarba]

@@natebroskii115🎉👏👏👏👏💪💪💪💪 I’m on day 11, my Apple Watch notified me there’s a change in my heart rhythm after 7 days.. first healthy notification that stuck out to me

[@BrainDamaged-o5z]

Sounds like 17 years sober, married 17 years means ... you go some type of woman keeping you straight hahaha

[@Gw3nFr3nch]

16 days no booze. I’ve tried to quit many times before, but this channel and comment resonates and I find myself returning back for support. Thank u❤

[@GettingSoberAgain]

That's what we're here for! I'm happy to hear from you again today 🥳

[@firsthandlegg8442]

You got it!! I’m one yr and 5 months sober and this page and content 100% helped during my journey early on in the fight. Always relatable

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@firsthandlegg8442 😭😭😻😭😭

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on sixteen days sober. Keep up the good work. Feel that positive momentum and keep it going.

[@RTStx1]

Day 38 sober from alcohol 33 from nicotine. No we should say it is bad even in moderation as we have established that ethanol is poisonous to all bodies. The brain fog is 90% gone just a spot right between the eyes. Workouts have continued to increase. I got a call that I was accepted for a job (still waiting on a background check so a few extra days off) but instantly in my head. Yeah you got a job!!! go get a victory drink. I said no why undo those 32 good days and worked out a full hour and then went to the store the next day and bought a bicycle as reward for the job, plus a dvd player so I can watch something other than youtube and the news which is horrid content. I finally slept good the last two nights but with a trick, a full banana covered in cinnamon every night 30 minutes before bed; after four nights of this finally slept good after two weeks of horrid sleep. Right now my body does not want sugar or bread which converts to sugar so mostly protein, and have found out how to make home pedialyte for hydration with minerals all day. Those who knew I was stopping both so closely together said up the vitamin intake and I did; I think I can start stepping that back down now. Well time to go shopping for bananas. If this binge drinker can do it; so can you even though it is hard.

[@Beh0ldas0n]

Great job! And thank you for sharing.

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

You would have felt so terrible if you had taken that drink, you do not need alcohol to celebrate!!

[@truthoversubmission4237]

Amazing! You’re motivating me. I can do this

[@robertmason6366]

Moderation is a cop out term usually for people in denial.

[@Vibe_time_11]

I’m sober for 6 months and 8 days l’m so happy and proud of myself

[@GettingSoberAgain]

That's EXACTLY how you should feel and one of the key signs that you are making perfect progress! When You take pride in your sobriety and can say, " sobriety is mine and I'm not giving it back!"

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

Keep it going, this is awesome!

[@theinkycrow]

100+ days of being sober, feeling so much better. Thank you for this community

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Thank you for being part of it! As people will always come and go, you are with yourself until your final breath 👁️

[@Vanessa.firethunder]

4 days sober. This is my second attempt. I’m excited and feeling more confident and binge watching sobriety videos. But I’m scared to tell anyone just yet.

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

No rush to share this info with the world. Keep on doing your thing, living an alcohol-free life is the best decision you can make!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Prove to yourself that it's really happening first. I can't tell you how many times I got to day 5, felt better, and convinced myself that I was fine and could have a drink again. The way I think of it is, you're on your 4th day of school. You should certainly be proud, but still a ways from writing home 😉 Also, sit with that feeling of being scared. look at it from all angles. left, right, top, bottom, the second floor, the roof, Google earth, and ask yourself what you're really scared of? is it: -the ridicule of peers? -feeling like you'll be looked down upon for "having a drinking problem?" -because you're not confident in yourself? -because you told yourself you'd get sober before but didn't follow through? all of these reasons are out of FEAR. Stand up and conquer that fear. You can do ANYTHING SOBER except: 1.drink alcohol 2.get a DUI 3.have a hangover let truth and integrity be the true north of your internal compass

[@jjbowmarsouth]

73 days sober today. I have been pretty lucky with my health until recently. I will not drink over this, but I now realize how much of a crutch it has been in my past life. Thank you, this video is just what I needed to see.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

The best part of sobriety is: EVERYONE in your life gets to benefit from your sobriety too! Be the PIONEER of change in your family and in your community!! ...and be sure to report back to THIS community with your success stories along the way 😉

[@etean]

I'm also 73 days sober today. Nice one dude.

[@Savvynomad225]

Good work and I agree with realizing how it’s a crutch. It’s almost a goal for many, where doing whatever they are doing be it going to a concert, going golfing, bowling, having thanksgiving dinner, etc, whatever it is they are doing, it’s secondary to drinking.

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

Life is so much better without alcohol!

[@gwillis01]

Congrats on your long sobriety streak. Keep up the good work.

[@rhondamorrice8692]

I so resonate to this video ❤ 8 years sober then relapsed wrote off my car nearly died and now 4 years sober and a Life Coach helping people with post addiction and relapse. For those who are in early sobriety, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and by watching videos like this really help. Thank you Jae for putting yourself out there, your content is so inspiring. ❤

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Happy to be of service! Thank you for being here with us!

[@bryanbeall3051]

I fell off a couple times recently, but I'm back at it. Alcohol steals your time and wrecks your health.

[@tracisawyer7681]

I’m in the same rocky boat. I just can’t make it stick this time. But I keep trying. These videos help

[@GettingSoberAgain]

You're always welcome in the community no matter how many sobriety detours you find yourself on!

[@AskformeJohnT]

As long as you never give up it will happen for you

[@backbay2242]

Waking up with a clear head and not feeling like a sack of crap on a Saturday morning is as good a reason as any.

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

Life is so much better for me without alcohol. I love waking up with no hangover, no anxiety or shame, no panicky feelings about what I might have done the night before. When I am alcohol-free I set a good example for my kids and I feel way better about myself.

[@backbay2242]

Think of it in terms of what you are gaining, not what you are giving up. @@jeffreyjohnmann

[@tracypo7234]

I literally live on KZbin and have been watching your videos ever since I found you, as I started sobriety journey. I'm shy AF and never comment on videos but I'm 4 weeks as of today!! I start my mornings by watching at least 3 videos of yours. ❤❤ ...I actually probably have to watch this video again bc I was too busy signing up and commenting here. 🙈🙈 Thanks for making such supportive, validating and most importantly - real - content like this. You've been a strong male figure in my life, where I haven't had any. (Except my loving husband. But he doesn't count 😅) I look forward to hearing your voice, every morning. It reminds me that gin doesn't taste as good as you sound (...about life! No creepy here) Bless you in the non-sneezy way. ❤

[@GettingSoberAgain]

😭😭😭 I'M NOT CRYING YOU'RE CRYING 😂😂😂 Logan certainly counts...btw check our community tab. You've got mail!

[@tracypo7234]

@@GettingSoberAgain WHY IS IT RAINING ON MY FACE RN NAO

[@jenniferburton7044]

Man! Who’s cutting onions around here? I’m crying 😭

[@tracypo7234]

@jenniferburton7044 wow! I posted this a year ago! Thank you for commenting about it. I fell off the wagon between December - March, but as of this date, I'm 25lbs lighter and 10 months sober and prescription drug free 🥰 🙏

[@milarosenrot]

I was day 21 sober then I slipped 😢 but it was way less- like before it was one full bottle of vodka with monster now it was 3 glasses of champagne… but somehow I feel proud of myself for stopping there! Here I go again, 7 days sober, we can do it 🤞

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Here's what you did right: YOU LEARNED FROM THE EXPERIENCE!!! 🥳 NEW ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED 🥳

[@RTStx1]

Good job Jay had a video for sober october and I was doing well and fell off the bandwagon the hardest I ever did. Now 38 days sober; we have to convince our brain that alcohol is poison to us and that no matter the commercials and shows it is not actually fun; remember their actors making it look fun like posters paid to smile big with a glass in the hand..... so we feel like we need it to be like them. I hurt for two weeks but it gets better hang in there.

[@arisaga822]

You're doing better than I, let that motivate you.

[@eatshiy]

Here's a little trick...tell yourself you're "allergic" to alcohol like someone with a peanut allergy.

[@gwillis01]

When you detour from the path towards sobriety, make the detour a short one. Congrats on stopping after a little champagne.

[@DEEPCYCLEGARAGE]

Did 33 days sober then drank on the 1st and 4th of November, getting sober...again for the past 6 days. Just didn't feel good drinking. I went to a rock show on the 8th, the drinkers looked "in poor health". So happy to enjoy the show, remember it, and drive home without a worry in the world. I just don't like drinking any longer.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

That's exactly where you need to be, and those are exactly the observations that you need to make in order to Make this lifestyle change work FOR you! acknowledge that there's nothing left for you to gain in the bottom of the bottle, and move forward with integrity!

[@danprazen6267]

Hello Jay (splg)?, just wanted to thank you for the motivation and inspiration you give for my battle with alcohol. I'm 66, and simply need to stop before it ruins me and hurts the people that surround me. You're a cool dude bro 👍

[@danprazen6267]

Yeah, so just wanted to add that I'm only a few days into no liquid lover and if it helps anyone other than myself, I feel twice as good as I did yesterday and yesterday was a good day. 🙂

[@GettingSoberAgain]

It's never too late to feel your best!

[@HMaxTube11]

Jae is how he spells it, I think I saw in another vid…also on the mug behind him.

[@wayne13man]

​​@@lmnopqurdo it man, I'd follow you. I know exactly where you're coming from. I'm starting day one again. Although I'm not as ancient as you are, I'm only 57. Lol

[@F417H]

...18 daze Whoooot! 🌹

[@GettingSoberAgain]

I like the sound of that! I want you to keep us updated as you continue forward!

[@gwillis01]

Oh wow so many subscribers It's up to almost 30K.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

What a blessing!

[@jonathanklein7875]

75 days today, more determined to stick with it than I've ever been in the past. Keep up the terrific videos!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Keep the streak alive!!!

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

You are doing great! You can do this, stick with it.

[@DevoWevo27]

Just stumbled across your channel! I just started my sobriety journey. There is times where I've stopped and been sober up to 4 months but then relapsed.. I have to get this under control before it becomes devastating in life. Thank you for the advice and content man! Day 1 or One day... Today is Day 1❤💪🏼

[@GettingSoberAgain]

TODAY IS DAY 1!!! I always offer to people who are newly sober to watch one of our videos every morning that they wake up consecutively sober and leave a comment updating us on your progress. I will write you back either that day or the next day. the current streak is 140 plus days in a row, let's see how you do!!! Here's the playlist to our most recent episodes! kzbin.info/aero/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt

[@DevoWevo27]

​@GettingSoberAgain Absolutely! It's going to take alot of time and commitment but I CAN DO THIS!!!💯

[@gwillis01]

Keep striving to improve yourself @@DevoWevo27

[@whyqu.i.t]

Day 8, I can't believe it

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Keep those positive updates coming 😁

[@user_abcxyzz]

2mos later are you still sober

[@whyqu.i.t]

@@user_abcxyzz I am sober, I've put it behind me

[@PhilJohn-j5z]

122 days off Sobriety i feel absolutely fantastic

[@GettingSoberAgain]

off or of? lol

[@RandyCook-gx6dy]

7 weeks alcohol free!🤗

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Let's go Randy!!!!!!

[@abbytabby08]

I’m really glad I stumbled upon this channel! It’s so motivational and encouraging. I’ve decided to quit drinking, and your videos reinforce my decision and solidity it in my mind!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

That's exactly what we aim to do! thank you for putting the wind on my sails Abby 🥰

[@bigslimsanantoniotx6483]

Me too❤❤❤❤

[@AndrewRowe-n1h]

So glad I found this channel l, I’m not a daily drinker but binge drink at the weekend. I have watched lots of videos but this is the 1st one I have watched that sounded like me. I have been drinking trying to be someone I’m not. I just drank out of boredom at the weekend as couldn’t think of anything else to do, so drink Friday night get drunk, wake up Saturday feel rubbish so look forward to drinking Saturday evening not really doing anything in the day. Wake up hungover Sunday do nothing dread going to work Monday, but I don’t drink until the next Friday. But as writing this I have not had a drink k for 2weeks. Thank you for the videos and I will continue to watch to keep my motivation

[@susanlink8453]

You hit this one out of the ballpark...! Everything you said is pushing me to stop drinking..I'm right on the edge...

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

Life is so much better without alcohol. I love waking up with no hangover, no anxiety or shame, no panicky feelings about what I might have done the night before. When I am alcohol-free I set a good example for my kids and I feel way better about myself.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

*pokes you with 10ft pole*

[@keshadunn582]

I'm on day 2. I am an alcohol and have drank almost everyday for 12 years at least. I watched about 10 of your videos on day 1. Very inspiring. I look forward to a future of being sober. Thank you sharing your journey and being that inspiration for so many people like me. God bless everyone and prayers for His continued strength.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Thank you for being here with us 🤗

[@SamMaggie2]

One of your best videos for sure. So relateable, pretty much everything you said was my story. It was so tiring mentally and physically. Alcohol bringing relaxation is such a contradiction!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

It's important to share how we feel because it's most likely that OTHERS feel the same too. This is part of our sobriety journey, being transparent and being vulnerable. Everyone loves a great comeback story, and you deserve to be able to find INSPIRATION in YOURSELF!

[@andrewjaniszcak1660]

423 days sober… ah s••t why did I just buy that 12 pack??? Thank you for helping me cope with my relapse. I’m a subscriber and this is another tool in my toolbox.

[@atkshow2111]

Crazy, your drinking habits were the same as mine.. I'm one day sober but I know if I touch alcohol ever, I'll drink to get drunk & then I'll do it every day till I'm sick as hell and tell myself I gotta quit again

[@christophergoulet7778]

Hitting the 90 day mark this Saturday for the first time in 20+ years

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

That is freaking awesome. I am on Day 59 today, you are doing great!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

What a great motivation to KEEP GOING!!!

[@tommiller3695]

12 days in and feeling better. I've never been a binge drinker but more of day sipper of bourbon. I drank because I just love the taste of bourbon. Thankfully I didn't drink to get drunk and have probably only had two hangovers in the last twenty five years. But I could feel it starting to take a toll on my body (61 now) do I miss sipping my bourbon, yes. I was going through roughly a fifth every three to four days so basically 6 to 7 shots a day but spread out over 12 hours. Like many it was a crutch. I found a process called hard 75 and decided I was going to give it a try. 12 days in 63 to go. Will I drink again after the 75 days, don't know only time will tell. I just know I wanted to give my liver a break, see if helps my skin and the bags under my eyes. Already lost 4lbs as a bonus. Thankfully I've told all my friends what I'm doing and they aren't trying to hinder my success

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

Booze doesn't help. You are doing great, stick with it. You deserve a beautiful alcohol-free life!

[@rosealexander6630]

Your channel has helped me so much! You are clear and on point. My objective moving forward is to stay SOBER. After that everything else falls into place. I really know what you mean by burning the candle at both ends. It doesn’t work. 61 days sober. Thank you for the advice and tools you have given me on my road to recovery.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

It's mutually beneficial to make this content know that there are people out there working towards being their best! Congratulations on 61 days!!!

[@theoffworlder]

8 days without a drink. Last year I did 5 months and felt so good and fell off. Trying to really stick with it. Working out feels great and more rested

[@GettingSoberAgain]

🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

[@olanderdecastro52]

June 24, 1987 was the last day I had a drink. After the first year it got easier but it has never been nor will it ever be easy. I got laid off from Exec VP job this past July and my first thought and impulse was to go home and get drunk. Every day (since 1987!) is another challenge. But I can’t go back I must stay perfectly straight and moving forward.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Straight is the best way through!

[@matthewsaturn9759]

2 days in and i'm motivated.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

That's what we love to hear!

[@NotAboveAnything]

19 days today. Just found your videos yesterday. You are so motivating, and the snarky laugh, that’s the cherry on top! Thank you for taking all the time you do to keep people like me motivated. It’s really selfless and much appreciated!!!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

It's an honest job and I like doing it :) happy day 20!!!

[@martinolson761]

I'm 65yrs old....4 days sober. I was always a social drinker but when Covid hit and I was off work for awhile I had free time to become a day drinker. I never thought I had a problem cause I did not drink before noon....but except for a few days...I've had 2-3 beers and 2-3 glasses of wine every day for 5 years. I still managed to go to the gym (unless I was to hungover) and be functional but I felt foggy until I had a beer.....at parties things would ramp up and I'd over drink and embarrass myself and my wife. Most recently 5 days ago....so the next day I went to AA...I am an alcoholic and I'm taking control of my life.....SOBER. Thanks for everything Jae.

[@AP-nx6xo]

Thank you for your video. I’ve been drinking daily for 4 years. A bad relationship is behind it. I chose to use vodka to numb me out. Now I’m choosing to deal with my problems sober. Drinking has become such a go to. Now I’m breaking the habit. I can’t say it’s easy. Appreciate you and peoples comments

[@Savvynomad225]

Sober since 3/3/2023. I don’t miss it. Life is good.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

👏👏👏

[@carlosgarcia8770]

One small tip that may help some , it's been working for me. I keep a tumbler with me filled with any kind of juice at all times when I'm home, it substitutes the beer I would have been holding. 51 days and counting. Great video, great advise. Thanks

[@GettingSoberAgain]

oOOOOoH what kind of juice??? Theres a Mango Ginger tea that I've been brewing a lot lately... Thats pretty yummy 🤤

[@annabea7692]

I use Hopwtr or Good Idea Sparkling Water (contains chromium 👍👍👍) as my super-special fun drink while I cook dinner. The anticipation of drinking alcohol is probably 90% of my battle. Subbing out something else helps to file the jagged edge of early abstinence for me.

[@MICHYNPITO]

Wow you described my life in this video 😮. Eating healthy , organic always , exercising and supplements the whole nine. Still do of course lol. But drinking every day was talking a tole on my life. Couldn't recover properly already and sleep was so messed up. That daily anxiety is what I do not miss at all. 16 days sober good to be reminded of why we are staying sober.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

We are here to CELEBRATE with you! 🥳🥳🥳

[@SuncoastStreetbob]

I feel so ashamed of cracking open my first beer at 10am on my days off work. I was even to the point of pouring two beers in a mug to drink while grocery shopping. I’m on day 3 of sobriety and your videos are so helpful.

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

We all have things in our past that we are not proud of! BUT that stuff is behind us, and a better life is ahead of us if we stick to it.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Lol Ive been there my friend. There were times I would fill a camelback with white wine and wear it under my coat in the winter and takes sips off of it under my scarf 🤫 The fun part of getting smarter is being able to understand how stupidly we were acting. Some people just get STUCK in the stupid part forever 🧠🤷

[@timgotham4287]

I’m on day 5…again. You’re the best thing I’ve found in the last 5 years of trying to get sober to help me get sober…again. Thank you so much for all your hard work sharing these videos and yourself with all of us. God bless Jae.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Thank you for validating my purpose for doing this very important work 🫂

[@Questionablethings]

Totally agree with you Jae...........excellent video as always. I am 792 days into being sober and I like myself again. I was a bad drunk...........or a good drunk depending on how you look at it. One thing for sure is I no longer have that 'oh no, what did I do last night' morning doubts. Thank you again and again, keep safe well and dry, Dave

[@GettingSoberAgain]

lol the last night "oh no" moments. oh lord. waking up and dreading opening your text messages 🤪🤣😵

[@vanity7venus7]

I'm 31, about 3 days sober. I can resonate with my standards being lowered over time. Which eventually I just felt like I was comprising myself...and the burning the candle at both ends drinking on work nights and getting like zero sleep plus feeling sick...and this was working as a behavioral health tech! So I felt hypocritical..but yes it's like a constant go.go.go uphill feeling so exhausted and no tlc for myself

[@OneEyedWillie-i2j]

This was the best video of yours that I've watched. You were just telling my story. Almost 59. 6 days sober.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@OneEyedWillie-i2j relatable = best 🤔 🥳✅

[@hankscorpio33]

I completed sober October, I decided to do November sober too. I made a deal with myself, if I really want to drink in December I'll allow it guilt free so there's no stress. Dry January and beyond are planned regardless of December, too much good has come from kicking the drink. Good video by the way, we as peak drinkers are very similar.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

And now we have the gift of sobriety in common now too! 😁

[@BobShay]

The "loop" is the ultimate dupe...thank you Jae for emphasizing this point 👍😉

[@GettingSoberAgain]

🎯🎯🎯

[@RahulSharma-mb5xu]

Day 3 of being sober after a long history of drinking without a break for last couple of months.. started having stomach bloating , i feel related to liver.. how i feel now? - well, i have too much of anxiety.. not getting proper sleep.. I didn’t know am so much addicted to it till I have stopped.. i am having this brain fog phenomenon.. stomach bloating has reduced but not gone.. am sure i will sail thru this time to show my children and parents that am worth them. I will do it this time. 💪🏻

[@RahulSharma-mb5xu]

Day 4 successful.. bloating reduced more but not yet gone.. i had trouble in sleeping in the start but when i slept i had a deep and sound one.. anxiety lessened.. went out for a walk to sweat out some toxics.. Feeling better but not good..

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

It takes a few days to get the toxins out, stick with it. Please don't give up on yourself!!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

you WILL do it this time!!!

[@andrewfricker6627]

Jae thanks from the bottom of my heart I've been listening to you since 2nd of January 2024 I've not had a drink since then I was 60 on November the 10th I've been an alcoholic since the age of 20 . This is the longest time I have been sober and trust me when I say it's not been easy. But I'm working on it working on it working on it now

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@andrewfricker6627 You deserve your best from yourself 🫂

[@ryanvarjas9719]

“I felt like I was capable of doing more”. That’s spot on. Everything said is relatable. Thank you for sharing in a way that makes me feel like I can do this . 🥰 #webmd thanks for taking an hour to tell me I’m going to die.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

lol webMD be like "you have 6 potential diseases"

[@RobinSpeer]

Thank you for sharing and your videos you are inspiring Jae! The early morning wake ups with crippling anxiety and not being able to get back to sleep...the absolute worst for me!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

It's such a disappointment to feel like we've let ourselves down...again. Here's to a great day today and an even BETTER day tomorrow 🙏🙏🙏

[@ericgalindo6288]

Thanks so much for the very relatable video. Your channel is helping more than any other channel I've watched. I need to sober up but kind of stuck and have very little support. I know only I can do it for myself and have to do it mostly alone. Life keeps knocking me down and I keep turning to the drinks. Just gotta work harder at it.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

It's time to start working other new healthy habits to go WITH sobriety! Open up those new neural pathways in your brain to make new HEALTHY associations so that you will succeed. what are 5 immediate things you can do differently that will not lead you to want to drink? 1.? 2.? 3.? 4.? 5.?

[@markwmbrown]

Day 48. Finally not feeling so depressed. Id rather be happy craving alcohol than depressed and craving alcohol. I hate that feeling of heart beating out of my chest waking up still drunk at 2am. Ive asked so many people like hey does alcohol make your heart beat too fast and everyone said no. Maybe they are lying.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Now THAT is a winning attitude 💪

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

Everybody is on their own journey and everyone's experience is unique. Please stick with it, your alcohol-free life is going to be great!

[@waltjie]

What a wonderful positive video! Thank you for this!!! ❤ I've been stuck in this loop now for the longest time 😭 I don't even drink that much, but I feel like alcohol has taken over my life and my health. This gives me new hope!!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

You're welcome back anytime my friend! we have over 600 videos and a great community in the comment section! Click here to BINGE WATCH more of our videos! kzbin.info/aero/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt

[@RobertoLopezH]

I remember buying two bottles of the cheapest whisky for having more to drink. I hope those days are gone forever. My journey continúes. Thanks to Jae and all members of this amazing comunity. Just dame from my A.A. meeting and nos it's time to watch a classic movie and to sleep.

[@RobertoLopezH]

*came

[@AJ-ri7tb]

Jae you are awesome man. Thanks for doing what you do. You help me feel supported and not alone in sobriety.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

The goal is to "be the person that you needed". And with we align ourselves to THAT mission, the world will be a better place!

[@janniecoleman7044]

I love this video. It described me exactly. Been sober for 3 days and want to keep going. Watching your videos make me smile and feel stronger in my journey to being sober. Thank you.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Awwww now I'M smiling 👉😁

[@kandismueller7716]

Starting over again with sobriety. I keep thinking how much easier life would be IF I COULD JUST HAVE THE OCCASIONAL DRINK. But what happens every time is perfectly described in Robin Williams' immortal words, " I keep violating my standards faster than I can lower them! Just one drink to be social; just one toke to feel less anxious..... I would love to say the weed helps, but it actually leads me to drink. It lowers my level of caring for myself. And it cannot be good for my lungs. Otherwise I am so careful about the (substances) food I put into my body, my environment. I need to think of alcohol and cannabis as other forms of pollution that I avoid. Thanks, Jae, for making me think!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Make your body your temple, for it is your gateway to heaven, or your ride to hell!

[@katiemoore248]

There really are parts of this that would be so great turned into some kind of spoken word poetry! An ode to alcoholism and sobriety! ha ha. Very relatable.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Is poetry an interest of yours? Idk if you know this, but I write all of these episodes over the course of a few days. I conceptualize the topic months in advance. I do some research and some freestyling. But at any rate, I am very proud of these episodes, especially starting around episode 90 or so. It takes a lot to make these videos entertaining and educational. and it's just me, so I don't really have anyone to help me with any aspect of the channel really. including the comments 🫡

[@katiemoore248]

@@GettingSoberAgain I'm in Melbourne, Australia and we used to have a really amazing slam poetry scene before the pandemic. Sadly it's kind of fizzled out since then because a lot of venues closed. I wish I had some online content to share from some of those times, but recording people performing was never really a thing. We just listened to people tell their story. If you don't know the style of poetry and performing, the poet Andrea Gibson is by far one of the best slam poets I've heard. You can see their stuff here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6GofmhnrK1qkMU

[@katiemoore248]

@@GettingSoberAgain it sounds like you need an assistant! (or at least a break)

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@katiemoore248 lol just more energy. I have to be mindful of how I spend my time and follow a good bedtime routine!

[@akonvhomie10]

The main reason that made me want to get on the sober journey was feeling like was I watching the same movie expecting a different ending. It always ended in regret, guilt and something keeps me going knowing I want to live my full potential and need to get out of my own way, These videos help! 🙌🏽

[@Kathy-v6v]

Thank you again. I am working on reinventing myself.. your videos are so inspiring.

[@gaildevotie]

Today is day 1. Sick of sipping wine all night. Wanna get off my BP meds. I had a DUI a few years back which cost me about $10,000 for my attorney and all the other stuff. I clipped another vehicle but didn't stop. So as I was almost home I came around as s curve and hit head on into a sheriff. Then backed up and rammed into him again. Bad memories. But I'm gonna be wine free. My faith is my help. Big time. 😊

[@GettingSoberAgain]

I was just sitting on a plane in front of 3 women who were drunk, obnoxious and talking about how many DUIs they had and now many their friends had. I could have sworn I heard them say that a friend of theirs had 9!!! Howwwwww It's good to know where we've been to appreciate where we are going!

[@beldarconehead188]

My friend. Thank you so much

[@GettingSoberAgain]

It's the least I could do for receiving my own blessings! Click here to BINGE WATCH more of our videos! kzbin.info/aero/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt

[@edwardtres777]

You described me down to the detail when you described your over compensating with healthy habits all day just to destroy yourself in the eve.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

It be like that 😅

[@fvw1187]

I am getting sober... Again. I went to AA about a year ago and got a couple months. Im goong to my first meeting tonight but i dont have a high degree of confidence. Ive tried to get sober so many times and i just fail. Everything you said is exactly how i live my life right now. Its just nonstop misery.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

AA can be a great resource! Hopefully it will be an inviting space with understanding people. You're always welcome back here anytime. Don't forget, a video a day keeps the cravings away! Click here to watch our NEWEST videos on sobriety! kzbin.info/aero/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt

[@fortythreenorth2518]

Been drinking for 27 years with sober periods in between. Just started over again 3 days ago. I'll be 45 in a month. When I'm not drinking things seem to fall into place.

[@evelynurena4257]

God bless you for helping others, including myself with making your experience with alcohol a tool for awareness of how bad it can be to get stock in this habit. Just the way you say things as they really are put things in perspective, kind of gives me a relief because I can understand many things of “why”and “how”…

[@evelynurena4257]

You’re also too good at speaking and I like the jokes too. The content is very nice

[@GettingSoberAgain]

I feel very blessed to be in this position. I do not take it for granted and I treat this process with very close care and attention. thank you for recognizing my efforts 🥰🥰🥰

[@bretmorg8287]

went 21 , slipped, went 8 then felll, im on day 5 and found Jae 8 days ago. The education really gives me confindence now, Jae you describe evrything I did in the past. I will not drink today!

[@taxoffender]

Day 26 and trying to get my life back on track. I've been journaling daily since then as well, keeps me sane and my mind is getting clearer every day

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Journaling is a fantastic idea! that was the idea of starting these videos!

[@melamusing]

A lot of this resonated with me, especially when you talked about doing everything else "right" - diet, exercise, therapy, but still drinking and wondering why life isn't getting better. In 12 days, I'm sleeping better, my heart rate and blood pressure have normalized. Still feeling a bit foggier than I'd hoped, but the only way to get to other side of the river is wade through it, right?

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

Things will get better, please stick with it, please don't give up on yourself!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

The way out is always THROUGH!

[@benscammell_aviation]

OMG I relate to all of this! I’m on day 1

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

Life is so much better without alcohol. I love waking up with no hangover, no anxiety or shame, no panicky feelings about what I might have done the night before. When I am alcohol-free I set a good example for my kids and I feel way better about myself.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

👏👏👏 Let's hear the updates on day 2, and 3, and 1,000,000 🧠🧠🧠 Click here to BINGE WATCH more of our videos! kzbin.info/aero/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt

[@tonyhirtz4881]

You make perfect sense! My favorite video thus far, I’m going to watch this again right now

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@tonyhirtz4881 Awesome!! Click here to watch our NEWEST videos on sobriety! kzbin.info/aero/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt

[@sharondube9207]

77 days sober for me and 100 days for m husband 🎉

[@GettingSoberAgain]

NICE!!! LETS GO TEAM!!

[@paulkennedy6574]

Hiya buddy, I am 24 days sobar after 15 years of heavy drinking after leaving the RAF Regiment, I had to detox in a center, but I spent 3 day's in icu because my blood pressure went up to 254 over 122, thank you for doing this as it helps, take care

[@GettingSoberAgain]

It's always a great idea to make better decisions for yourself! 💪💪💪

[@rufuzmitchell1767]

I'm nearing 4 months of sobriety now and the thing that strikes me is everybody is saying how they had depression and anxiety due to alcohol. Well, with me, it seems like i had my depression and anxiety under control when i was drinking and now that i'm sober this mf of a depression is let loose. I hate it! Also, no social life because i stopped drinking may have something to do with that but you know, it sucks. I don't necessarily feel all the health benefits (i'm sure they are there though) and i feel well, not punished but definiteley not rewarded for being sober.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

"Sobriety owes you nothing but you owe yourself sobriety". This is the time for self growth, awareness, learning better coping mechanisms and to challenge yourself to be and do more. Follow the inner voice that leads you to where you belong, not where you used to be

[@Barkeroni]

15 days in. Feeling really good...working out almost daily, eating clean, picking old hobbies back up

[@Elias_n_joeatta]

Sober 4 months. Need to be grateful and appreciate life and all that comes with it. Everyday I find something to be thankful for.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

What a wonderful game to play: I spy with my little eye, something to be grateful for that I previously took for granted!

[@Elias_n_joeatta]

@@GettingSoberAgain waking up every morning, for me without hangover, every day I'm alive, the time I had with those no longer with us, just a few.. there are many more.

[@princetolstoy]

Thank you so much for this Video. 0 days sober- I have a great life, but I drink a lot nearly every day- everything you said hit home. I’m in

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Every journey starts with a single step in the right direction. There will be days when you go sideways, and probably even backwards. But never lose sight of the road ahead no matter how far your detour may last. You KNOW better, so now it's your job to DO better 💪

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

Life is so much better without alcohol!

[@kimberlysanchez8444]

I have 10 days today. After the hangover went away( it took 5 days) as I stated to feel better, the craving came back- I know I have to make a new habit- not drinking daily- and that will take time. I listen to this whenever I start thinking about drinking. Thank you for doing these

[@GettingSoberAgain]

How about the whole playlist 😁 Don't forget, a video a day keeps the cravings away! Click here to watch our NEWEST videos on sobriety! kzbin.info/aero/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt

[@jetstreamx15]

This a great segment...helps alot..the touches on details informs me that I'm not the only one with exact same scenarios....those little things is what temps entices and draws you into the excuse of what will only very very temporarily with way worse outcomes of health etc...will ever do to make you feel better long term

[@cbturnertx]

I could completely relate to all of this video. What I can't relate to is drinking in moderation; for me, there's only one reason, and it undermines everything good that I'm trying to do for myself. And just like you can't out-exercise a bad diet, you can't make up for this one detrimental behavior with a bunch of good behaviors. But it's like the old entertainers who would spin multiple plates, each on a dowel rod...they always had to start with the first spinning plate. For me, that first plate is sobriety. (Hope that imagery made any sense at all.)

[@jonathanbrewer9416]

Gratitude started reaching into the other side of things for me. One day I found myself being grateful for being heartbroken at the time because of the unique human experience of heartbreak. You look great man! Glad to get your perspective on sobriety. I really appreciate getting to see an hear your journey.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

I love that! I also thank God for the lessons that I needed to learn. If you think about it, if somebody told you when you were 5 years old, all of the pain, heartache, and trauma that you would go through in your life and ask to feed want to do it, most people would probably say HELL NO. but here we are, older, wiser, and more experienced to handle life's pleasures and pains with better focus and more appreciation!

[@jonathanbrewer9416]

@@GettingSoberAgain Yes! I think that I am where I am and have gone through what I have for reasons beyond my comprehension. What I do now is my best by being intentional with my actions. Everything I do is either bringing me closer to God and the man I want to be or taking me further away. I get to make the daily and usually hourly choice which man I want to be.

[@Neil_down_south]

On day 5... Just starting the wknd... Will keep busy so I don't get tempted.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

The first weekend was a struggle for 100% of us. which team are you gonna be on, the ones who made it, or the ones who dream about it? Message me back every morning and keep us updated on your streak!!!

[@Neil_down_south]

@@GettingSoberAgain to be honest I don't have a social life, so all the temptation comes from my own head. Currently sitting in bed with decaf coffee and a book. Not even 8pm yet, but needs must.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

@@Neil_down_south what Cha reading? Where are you in the UK?

[@Neil_down_south]

@@GettingSoberAgain yep UK. John grisham. A great way to ride wave of cravings is to say "ok I want a beer but I'm going to read for 5 mins instead". Rinse and repeat. Before you know it the craving has gone.

[@Neil_down_south]

Well it's Sunday evening... Home straight now... Monday morning... Last night had to pour 200ml of whisky down the sink (was at the back of the cupboard) but still dry.

[@7772joshwalker]

Thank you for this video.. describes me perfectly. Thought too much about drinking.. My world revolved around drinking. Got 423 today and so glad I stopped. Trying to watch all your videos.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

423 days?! are you serious?!!! LET'S GOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

[@StevenRollins-n7v]

Thanks for your videos...I have set a date for sobriety. I am taking your advice to taper off.

[@helenpollard2699]

Jae, you are a really good inspirational speaker. I have been watching your videos and they are helping me with my sobriety journey. Thinking about drinking all the time and not just wanting one or two drinks resonate.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Absolutely! I'm glad to have you here with us and sprinkling positivity in the comments! Thank YOU! 🫂

[@johnscott3795]

..so classic listening to you man lol I’ve been doing all of you described most of my life, I’m 58 I stared drinking and Smoking when I was 13 I stopped for 7 years when I was 47 and an exercise freak and stop smoking for ten I’ve been hitting both hard for the past 3 years again I’m in a rock band and I see we all have a monkey on our backs it’s like feeling trapped. You’d think at my age I’d have an easier time stopping I did 5 months last year and my mind raced all of the time, I did counselling too , everyone in this society around me drinks moderation is out mmm maybe those guys sitting under a tree on a mountain feel like I do.

[@johnscott3795]

oh and thanks x for your video I’ve kept it for a ref x

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Society has a way of making us think that stoicism has no place in this consensual relationship of self sabotage and distraction. Keep doing what YOU need for yourself!

[@jcw5007]

Thank you for this.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

New video out today! kzbin.info/aero/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt

[@hankkimble]

I'm sober 893 days and I owe a lot to Jae as I found his videos at the beginning of my journey.(in particular episode #31) Thank you Jae! Keep on sending the message brother!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

AWESOME to hear from you today!!! I've been worried SICK =)

[@murcielagoooooooooo1]

These videos have already helped me so much and I’m only 3 days sober! I think I was somehow very lucky because I got some meds to help with withdrawal symptoms, but I only needed to use it for one night since I wasn’t getting super bored or irritable and had little alcohol cravings whatsoever on the other nights!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Stay busy my friend! Rest when needed. There is no such thing as too many naps while recovering 😴

[@sculltar]

I'm 1 week sober and it feels amazing!!!!!!! Thank you Jae for your videos ❤❤

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

Life is so awesome without alcohol! Keep it going my friend!

[@sculltar]

@@jeffreyjohnmann 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@GettingSoberAgain]

1 week closer to your BEST SELF! New video out today! kzbin.info/aero/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt

[@daniel-san836]

i did my sober october. it felt great to do it, but i felt stressed sometimes in ways i normally wouldn't. went back on the booze for a week straight, everynight. took over. the urge to simply have a drink, led to three and sometimes 6 and was accompanied with up to 10 cigarettes.. yuk. deciding on going sober again, 4 days down. can't believe this culture is so strong in me and around me.

[@daniel-san836]

your video's helped me get through the month :)

[@GettingSoberAgain]

You are learning from your mistakes while PRACTICING sobriety! It takes time and patience, but what's important is to MAKE PROGRESS! KEEP UP the great work and keep us posted along your efforts

[@ckeianth]

Totally relate to poor sleep, POS in the AM! Now I know why no muscle gain despite daily Workouts (despite often, no energy or motivation to exercise)!! Thanks, Jay! 6 days no alcohol (previous, 28 days in June)... I think it will Stick this time. 👍👍 😎

[@jeffreyjohnmann]

You can do this buddy! Please don't give up on yourself!

[@GettingSoberAgain]

IT WILL STICK THIS TIME!!! 💪💪💪 and keep us updated!

[@daxxrico2878]

It’s the first time that I comment on KZbin. Thank you for this channel and especially this video. It is crazy how much I can relate to what you say here! I just started my sobriety and I’m still a bit scared of myself but I am clear that I want to reprioritize! Thanks so much for your help and support by sharing your thoughts and findings 👍 Greetings from Germany ✌️

[@GettingSoberAgain]

Hello friend! I'm happy to hear from you and thank you for being brave enough to comment for the first time. Now that you've gotten the ball rolling, I guess you'll have to comment more often 😁

[@michaeljones2594]

I have overall great habits, eat clean, exercise everyday, work several jobs and make good money but, alcohol is the one thing that I can't seem to kick. Ty for these videos, very helpful.

[@enikobrowm6127]

Happy I found your videos Will be watching more. Like you I would spend half my days doing healthy then at 3:30pm start drinking until I went to bed. Thought taking vitamins and milk thistle would save my body until I started to have a pain in my right side which has scared me into quitting. Today is 20 days sober and taking it one day at a time.

[@WendyW7508]

Hi, I want to say I hear things from you that make me feel like I'm hearing myself in my own head. It made me start chuckling in the car hearing you on this one. To a T friend. I'm glad i found you. I have been drinking daily for about 13 years. I have had small time frames of sobriety. 9 days, then a 2 or 3 day period dozens of times. In 2020 with my third death of my closest family in a year I quit for 59 days. Day before Thanksgiving I thought " just one night". I then tried again on and off countless times, I managed 19 days then another death. I went to 12 step, I went to a therapist, I got into quit lit, u tube vids, podcasts, working out. All while still drinking. I even tried medicine thru an online doctor. On and on. I got tired of trying. I quit trying. I am back around wanting to be better. Do better. Feel better. Not die sooner than I am meant to. I want to feel happy again just cause I'm OK. Hearing you say, " I tried everything under the sun except just not drinking". Ah ha! Yep. I decided about 5am this morning, up and stressing out and talking to my sister that I just won't drink today. And see where I go. So I found you again, and this video is what I see. Perfect. You are appreciated beyond words. Thank you. Another day 1 today. I can't get to the next without this one.

[@GettingSoberAgain]

🥰🥰🥰 Welcome back...again! It's funny how blind we become to the obvious answers in life when we refuse to believe. I look forward to hearing your updates!

[@ErkTezel]

very well summarised👍

[@laceyrushworth9823]

That sounded all too familar, and it's so true. Great video!❤