When THIS Happens, Stop Drinking Alcohol NOW

In today's video we will be discussing the critical point at which you must question your drinking and consider getting sober. If you ignore this and continue drinking as normal then it will only get worse. Stay tuned to find out!
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[@LeonSylvester]

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[@AkshayKumar-ro6es]

Bro one advice Please speaks little slow Because your accent quite weird and I barely understand while you are speaking or should I say rapping

[@briang2034]

I’ll be just sitting there having a drink and I have a sharp pain either from my gallbladder or liver has anyone experienced this? In my lower back.

[@Renklaf1]

@@briang2034 Your body talks to you. Two choices...listen or ignore. Up to you to choose the one you know is right.

[@briang2034]

@@Renklaf1 I like your answer it’s full of wisdom. 👍. Ty

[@jim1120]

@@briang2034 Yes, I am experiencing this right now and it scares the hell out of me. I'm otherwise super healthy - quit smoking decades ago, lost almost 20 pounds and I look pretty good for my age but I have this dirty secret hiding in my closet...

[@Thirtyeight45]

I'm seven days sober and smokeless. Wish me luck and good luck ya'll.

[@evilprospers6838]

I’m on the same amount of days now to. Hope your still going strong bro

[@LeonSylvester]

You've got this 💪

[@Beauty.For.Ashes.]

I support you fully in your sobriety. I pray that the Lord removes the desire to drink and smoke from you completely. We all know that we don't drink because we like the taste of liquor. I pray that whatever your reasons for indulging are, that they will be plucked at the root and exposed of, and subsequently decomposed of expeditiously. I pray that He sends you the right support system. The support system that you need to aid you in this process. A support system that will not judge you, but those who will love you and support you completely because they know what it is to struggle with an addiction, or they fully empathize with those that do. I pray that no trick that the devil may use to lure you back into those habits will work. I'm so proud of you! Your week or so of abstaining means more than you may know right now. Believe it or not, it is an inspiration to those who have not yet gotten to that point. May the Lord bless and keep you in your journey. May He strengthen you when you fall short of your goal such that you will not give up on yourself, but rather renew your mind daily as He says in His Word. Keep fighting. He loves you. Some of us who "know you" without really "knowing you", love you, and we're looking forward to you coming out on the other side of this thing. And you will. God has decreed it...and I boldly declare it! Blessings and prayers to you. I know you can do it. I'm looking forward to your updates. Keep fighting. Your fighting muscles will not atrophy as long as you are using them. You're stronger than you think. I can't wait to have you welcome me and others into a sober life. I'm waiting, as are so many others. You're built for this. Xoxo🥰💖

[@Lisabug2659]

Please stay alcohol free. My son is in the transplant unit right now, this very minute waiting for a liver. 3 hours of dialysis daily, turned yellow, 16 lbs of liquid drained off.....HE IS YOUNG! I pray he gets another chance! Buy Alan Carr’s book quit drinking without power....anything but please STOP!

[@ProudMisogynist]

Chug chug chug !

[@beckeredward14]

I stopped drinking in 1987. Best decision I ever made. Sober for 33 years and counting. It can be done.

[@SoSomali]

was born 87 and i want to stop now i do it on weekends sometimes and i don’t enjoy it anymore next day feel like rubbish

[@beckeredward14]

@@SoSomali yup. That's what made me stop.

[@tonecrome3685]

Some people start drinking to mask problems in their lives. They want to stop but if they do stop, the problems become more prominent, so they start drinking again, to dull their troubles. For some, it's a vicious circle they can't escape from.

[@jackedkerouac4414]

After 10+ years of sobriety why the need to even watch videos like this? Serious question not trying to be antagonistic :)

[@jackedkerouac4414]

@@supernova11491 That's cool but I find the AA model of always stating that you're an alcoholic even after decades of sobriety very peculiar. I quit doing illegal drugs 11 years ago and would never call myself a drug addict now

[@Cheese_crackers]

The fact that I’m searching sobriety videos for months tells me alone I’ve come to that point

[@tashariggins1197]

Me too wish we could chat

[@Corona_Paul]

Same bro. I woke up today after a 3 day binge and having a scary hangover.

[@ryanemmerson3642]

Are you still sober? I’ve been watching videos for a week now but haven’t pulled the trigger.

[@sr155]

Yup go to an AA meeting 🥰❤️

[@AmericanGi370]

​@Corona_Paul happening to me rn. 2nd day of my hangover and I can't stomach food still. Been drinking for a decade now and today's the day I quit. Fuck this shit

[@alicebrown3658]

I’m 13 weeks sober 🙌 I’m 31 and at the start of the year I was found having one of many seizures and vomiting blood by a delivery driver who saw me through my front window. I was so close to losing my life. We can all beat this! When you do the right thing good things start to happen, I can see this now! Good luck everybody! Please believe change is possible! ❤️

[@KillerofWestoids]

I am 18 and I have never touched a bottle of alcohol in my entire life but I am addicted to e cigarettes. I am so glad that you were saved. Stay strong.

[@clivewilliams916]

Hello Alice firstly well done in your sobriety 😊😊😊😊 I am worried about somebody I now who is my partner's neice,she drinks heavily and may take recreational drugs,two nights ago she went home and three up blood,,nobody in the house phoned an ambulance and left her to lie down,two other people drink in the house so I worry she will be discouraged from easing up drin king do you think I should maybe at least keep an eye on her,thanks Paula,England x

[@hankhill3417]

Did you shat blood 🩸?

[@sam.r8610]

So now did u quit alcohol?

[@feliciastarks4347]

Help

[@fusionjunkie]

Almost 8 months alcohol free here. Life changing is an understatement.

[@LeonSylvester]

🙌🙌

[@charlesnelson7781]

Well done lad keep it going, big hi from Scotland 👍

[@greeneyesfromohio4103]

I want to stop but I like it too damn much

[@leahmoonbeamflower333]

@@greeneyesfromohio4103 why do you like it?

[@greeneyesfromohio4103]

@@leahmoonbeamflower333 - I love it the same reason I love pot, it makes everything just better. I feel life is super dull when I’m sober. When I’m high or drunk or both it’s not….things are funny, I think deeper, things have deeper meaning and I reflect a lot, do a lot of just thinking. A lot of times it makes me really active too and I’ll be productive vs lazy. Is that messed up? Probably ya, but that’s how I’m wired….

[@tylerclark5086]

I’m only 23 and it’s about time for me. I’ve been drinking heavily since about 17-18. I can’t even remember the last time I went a full 24 hrs without a drink. It’s probably been 100 days or more. Wish me luck yall

[@commenthero4635]

Dont need luck, by I do wish you the best. I am almost 2 years sober and the secret is to better your life with positives.

[@henrymartin6483]

Your an alki holic

[@remainfocused8570]

Imagine NOT drinking at yr young age?! The world 🌎 is yours broski no brewskis you got this 👁️

[@remainfocused8570]

@phoenixSoundbyte Do you always state the obvious in YELL font. I'm rooting for the guy, WTF

[@remainfocused8570]

@phoenixSoundbyte Doin my thing Phoenix, on my own time. I wish you blessings upon you and your loved ones👁️👍🏼. Happy Friday my dude

[@alliebearkid8865]

It's time for me. Waking up every morning with crippling panic attacks; unable to calm my head and heart down. I could feel it killing me inside, both physically and mentally. I'm only 3 days in and terrified of what the road looks ahead, but I'm glad I found this video.

[@emma.l.kinsey]

hows it going Allie? 3 months alcohol free?

[@ryank7806]

Hope you stayed with it Allie but the odds say you didn’t make it this time, but that doesn’t mean to stop looking at this possible problem. I had something switch in my brain that told me to stop drinking and I did! It was the weirdest thing. I had coworkers sit me down and told me I needed to get it together. Coworkers? I had my whole family, best friends, ex girlfriends and nothing clicked. What I’m trying to say is it’s usually something you wouldn’t imagine that gets your brain to flip. Once that happens tho, don’t waste it!

[@egjackpalaeo3277]

How are you now and did the panic attack stop

[@thegotdamnjuggernaut313]

I’m 3 days sober and going through all of this. Please update me🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@gmcsd05]

2.3 years no alcohol after 15 years straight drinking alcohol. This is a very accurate perspective of the all to common alcoholic decline. I lost 75 lbs and started two businesses since I gave it up.

[@roderickmainda1758]

Thanks 4 the motivation

[@happylife2927]

Did you have bad withdrawals? Did you do it in the hospital.

[@chriswhynder8311]

how much did you weight before? are you still losing?

[@chineduchika1018]

Love you

[@chriswhynder8311]

what was your drink of choice beer?

[@SuperQdaddy]

When you realize alchohol is not your friend..the party is over

[@LeonSylvester]

Facts! 🙏

[@capassoluigi7387]

Like a bad cheating husband!!!

[@itsjustme9354]

I like that saying, so true.

[@brunoKenzer]

Well said, alcohol has caused my strife and decisions I regretted.

[@jesumeneduraney797]

Yes

[@daniellemiller2547]

I'm 36 and had my moment. I've been drinking since 15. The blackouts, wrecked cars, lost friendships over the years is done. I'm ready to actually live. I know I'm old but I still wanna be a mom and get married and there's no way I can achieve that as an alcoholic. I'm ready now to change my life. Recently joined an Al Anon group.

[@daniellemiller2547]

@How To Goalie - AdvantEDGE Goaltending thank you so much

[@creativesha7156]

God bless you 🙏🏽

[@dayciajtalk88]

You are not old im 33, years old with 2 kids.

[@gmg_254]

How are you holding up? I keep failing over and over after I say I want to stop, I feel so weak minded. After a day or 2 is when it hits the most and I'm back to it. Hope all is well, stay strong!!

[@gmg_254]

@@josen4real5 Thank you for the kind words and the prayers, lord knows I need them. Praying for you also, for the strength and determination to get rid of this sickness, and I can relate big time with the family part. I remember being little and looking at them telling myself I will never drink or smoke cigarettes because I see how they would act, but look at me now. We have to break this chain! I know we can do it. God bless and much love.

[@marvelous3999]

I'm watching this video because I blacked out again after telling my wife I would stop drinking. I realized exactly what he said in the video. I have to stop thinking there's a benefit to drinking when, clearly, it's not. I'm going to stop drinking, or it's going to cost me my relationship. It's hard to admit when you have a problem.

[@stevefarrell1379]

3 months later .. how are you doing? Prayers your doing well!

[@actionjacksondan]

Hope you have decided to make a change for the better , best wishes brother

[@jimbodiamond79]

Currently going through this battle, it’s a real demon. So hard to quit especially when your alone a lot

[@FriendofDorothy]

so go to AA and you won't be alone so much. That's one of the reasons it works so well for so many similarly isolated people.

[@dogboymalone11]

Keep going. We are all alone. Keep fighting the good fight :)

[@hennessymedia]

😢😢 I feel you brother

[@michaelking4578]

I punched alcohol in the butt this year. Freedom is mine now.

[@LeonSylvester]

🙌🙌🙌

[@michaelking4578]

@@LeonSylvester Jesus helped me.

[@versatec1]

@@michaelking4578 i cried out to Jesus to heal me and overide my free will ...guess what? No matter how much I drank i couldnt get pissed I only got pissed of and I mean really pissed of...eventually it got the point where I thought whats the point anymore and just stopped...no withdrawals nothing just completely stone cold buxket of water over the head sober!! Be carefull what you ask for....THANK YOU JESUS !!!!😊❤

[@dr.juerdotitsgo5119]

My problem, while sober, not beeing able to fantasize happier times without picturing me somewhere nice without a nice drink in my hand.

[@dr.juerdotitsgo5119]

So I have to stay miserable to stay sober

[@englandbengal]

Just quit. 17 days in. I feel better and I’m thinking more clearly than I have in years. Already starting to lose friends and my GF, but I’m starting to remember who I really am.

[@LeonSylvester]

You've got this 💪 Once the alcohol fog lifts off you can finally enjoy life again 🙏

[@stephenpusley3669]

After years of legal troubles and years in prison,I finally come to realize that drinking wasn't for me.im 69 years old now and am fighting health issues from it.i have been sober 4 years now,but damage has been done.so quit while your ahead of the game.life is so much clearer now.

[@rcrewe3733]

If you keep up the good work, your ex-GF will look back at you as the one who got away.

[@CoCrCi]

Good riddance to them all and start adding real friends

[@waterkipje4023]

@@LeonSylvester so that means when cranking another beer? That lifts the fog off you

[@Dilomight]

I’m one day sober as of yesterday. I almost broke that when a thought entered my mind to pickup 4 mini whine bottles while driving home. I switched lanes to pull into the gas station, justifying its not liquor and needing to taper off, but once I recognized the urge (the urge being the rush of alcohol hitting my bloodstream and sedating me) I switched back the lane and decided to go home. Feelings of regret of not having a drink were present, like I was missing out on something. But I had to tell myself that sobriety had to start somewhere so the muscles start developing. Mindfulness from my last rehab taught me you somewhat have to embrace and accept the discomfort and not use strict willpower to suppress it, surf the waves instead of trying to stop it. It’s already getting easier in day two and I slept my ass off for the first time in a long while

[@baldersn4474]

Are you still sober ?

[@QuietSpacePhotoStudioLLC]

I battled alcoholism in my 30s. Didn't drink for 2 years after that. It's hard...but not in the way you think. Not drinking alcohol was easy for me. The hard part was dealing with life & problems afterwards. You're forced to look at everything but IT'S 1000% WORTH IT! Instead of drinking, I started painting & writing. Found more of myself & got my act together. Anytime I had any kind of craving, which I don't remember having, but if I thought about it, I would remember when I hit rock bottom. My lowest & how sick and gross I felt. I never wanted to feel that way again so it started to disgust me. I drank here & there over the years since then but 1 beer or a glass of wine. I would limit myself & not go to places where alcohol was usually the focus. In my late 40s & haven't had a drop in 2 years & I'm loving it! Gardening is my new passion! Ive seen so many lives destroyed, relationships end, and too many people get sick or die from it, to let it be a part of my life anymore. I wish all the best to anyone trying to quit. You can do it! Good luck to all! ❤

[@MrBlack-bq2ug]

I keep thinking about that guy in 2001 I ....never mind don't want my kids know it's bad

[@MrBlack-bq2ug]

I mean might be freaking breaking NDA I taught my boys to see through bullshitting I did that in the past it screwed me up... nightmares all the time

[@MrBlack-bq2ug]

Just want peace and I'm disappearing in a RV in a year honest I know Gods a bullshit thing we are on our own

[@MrBlack-bq2ug]

Made me constantly be on alert...my kids don't get it after that shit goes down and I can't forget... All I want is to be alive enough to get them to make it through....... generation Z but something's dad didn't tell you kid

[@MrBlack-bq2ug]

My cousin was messed up also

[@xxx7917]

When you realise it's just not fun anymore, going out sober and watching drunk people and thinking " I don't want that "

[@LeonSylvester]

True that!

[@ToquzOghuzKhaganatekhan]

Ofc , Everytime I went there I saw same quality of women

[@lisashhotwife2732]

Exactly

[@mcsaism]

@@ToquzOghuzKhaganatekhanhow did you make drinking a woman issue

[@appliancedude63]

I'm on 9 days in. I think it will hit me once I see that.

[@michaelflinn2791]

I'm 58.. Had lots of fun partying, but you get to the point where age catches up with you, In your 50's you start yawning around 8 or 9 at night, right when the party starts...... harder to stay out late, harder to get up in the morning. Getting drunk is work....recovering from getting drunk is work... Its just not worth the bother anymore.

[@Mark-gn5rw]

Wow. Well posted. I agree

[@masterkc]

I'm a single dad and I'm tired as well. Working 5 days a week and getting wasted over the weekend with mates. Alcohol just magnified who Iam which was cool and all but damn... I have to detach and kick ass without it.

[@awesomeshorts8664]

In your 40s not 50s

[@davidolsen6975]

I am feeling pretty good at 50 . Not yawning at 8 or 9 LOL . Come on man.

[@katkatCSI]

Agree

[@chrisclark432]

My realization started when I hit 50 this year. Now, 202 days sober and can't believe what a game changer it is. If you've just started, it takes a few months to really start feeling the benefits. It's worth it! This is the exact way that I quit. Zero will power, just knowledge of what ethanol really is and how it offers none of the benefits we've been told! Great channel Leon! Thank you!

[@desireedesenna9673]

Great job. Keep it up.

[@serapiopena2776]

Did you have depression and anxiety

[@chrisclark432]

@@serapiopena2776 I technically did. But my depression comes out of me as anger. This took a while to figure out but after a dislocated shoulder I started to understand that the alcohol was reassigning my emotions to react in unpredictable ways. Some people cry. I tend to want to kill shit. This makes it hard to figure out. Think of alcoholism like a terrain. When you drink the weeds get really high and they cover up your issues so you can't see them. Once you stop(It may take 8/10 months) your terrain will clear up and you will be able to see exactly what you need to focus on. It just makes things very clear what to do. Anxiety is raise by alcohol being processed through your body. It will feel like it goes up at first because you've never dealt with your problems head on. You'll be a raw nerve. It takes practice like anything. Like going to the gym you need to put in the reps. The gains you will receive is immeasurable! Keep watching Leon's stuff-very educational.! Read the book "Easy Way to Control Alcohol" by Allen Carr. Good luck!

[@CarnivorousHypertrophy]

@@chrisclark432 hope you're doing well

[@Bidenislying]

After my husband died I started to drink myself to sleep. It remained a habit for 2 years. It took more and more alcohol to get the same results. I finally decided to change.

[@ianstewartorr8455]

It was acute pancreatitis that stopped me I was 47 it put me in high dependency it almost killed me I lost two and a half stone in 18 days I was in hospital I’ve been sober for 9 years now greetings from Scotland 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@waterkipje4023]

ok but has it been fun for the past 9 years? I mean, how can you sleep?

[@Tommy88-]

@@waterkipje4023 Alcohol certainly doesn’t help with sleep, in my opinion.

[@waterkipje4023]

@@Tommy88- with alcohol it’s sleeping in 1 minute, without it’s maybe sleeping in 5-6 hours

[@mammadingo9165]

Thankyou for not giving up!

[@ianstewartorr8455]

@@mammadingo9165 the pain of acute pancreatitis is worse than child birth I spoke to a woman who had the same as me that and my sheer determination to carry on sober and not forgetting the help from my spouse and all of the help I received in the hospital in 2012

[@redlavish7027]

The day after drinking I really don’t care about anything or anyone, it’s so bad that this does to you.

[@Oldplace-xc7pb]

Drinking is borrowing happiness from tomorrow

[@yrinaxd3986]

@@Oldplace-xc7pb epic said 🙌🙌

[@alexnaismith9979]

I am 40 days dry. I have found that I am less emotional. I sleep better. No constant trips to the bathroom during the night. I waken up and feel ready to go to work (as a taxi driver). My earnings have increased. Getting out to work earlier. No waiting until I think that the alcohol has cleared my body before I drive( usually 2pm). No stopping early and going to the pub for 8pm. Being self employed, it was so easy to knock off early. I have started taking care of myself. Changed my diet, walking to places that I would normally drive. Today I am going to the gym for the first time in 6 years. I am feeling good about myself. I have lost 14lbs in those 40 days. YOU CAN CHANGE. GO ON TRY IT.

[@lobstermania4025]

Wow! Thanks for sharing that. Day 5 , I drink 10-15 beers a day for 40 years. My goal 7s to not have a beer till st Patty's day, my birthday. Then only 2-3 on weekends and if I can't do that quit. I hope someone tips you 100 dollars this weekend. Cheers

[@lobstermania4025]

Oh, it's been rough so far. No sleep, bad heart arrhythmia , ornary. But I'm going to push

[@Jake-li7ih]

When the alcohol starts consuming you rather than you consuming the alcohol, that is when you know it's time to quit

[@lorierhardt5551]

Figure out why your over drinking. It is usually from childhood abandonment, neglect, abuse, alcoholic parents, etc. our parents were doing what their parents did. Once I began to love and accept myself it changed everything. The shame and low self worth eventually faded away there was no need for numbing anymore.

[@Ottophil]

If thats your case. Switch to weed. Ive found being high all day every day without ruining my life is totally sustainable for life.

[@tracesprite6078]

I love that you're so brave and clear about your own self worth. I hope that you're going from strength to strength.

[@a.tanner8524]

@@Ottophil Switching one poison for another isn’t the answer. Smoking weed is very harmful to your lungs, perhaps more so than normal tobacco.

[@mercurialpierrot7073]

@@a.tanner8524 It's not worse than cigarettes....

[@susanmcallister4912]

Not always true. Sometimes you just like the taste

[@nopama]

Day 1 here we go...

[@LeonSylvester]

You got this 💪

[@hollygolightly222]

Wishing you all the best 👍

[@joedoe302012]

Just feel so much better more energy for my kid and it saves alot of money. Yes it's boring but good for your health!!!

[@originalname9909]

How are you doing now Joel?

[@Samurai78420]

@Hair BSB Don't think that way. After watching this, Imma give it a try.

[@kenzz223]

I’m about to be 25 and I didn’t start drinking until I ended a 6 year relationship when I was 20. Both the worst decisions of my life. I went through all of my teenage years without a drop of alcohol, but then got into a toxic relationship with a heavy drinker and only did it because I wanted to “look cool” & “fit in” with his friends.. now it’s 5 years later and I drink 2-3 sleeves a day for no reason at all and I constantly feel like shit mentally and physically. I am absolutely done! I haven’t had more then a single beer in the past week, and I plan on keeping it that way rolling into 2022! Good luck everyone! We got this!

[@tracesprite6078]

Have a happy and clean New Year with all the good health you can upload as you claim the sobriety that belongs to you.

[@eastbayjen]

6 days sober. This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done 😓 I do not want to quit but I know I have to. I’m a binge drinker and the amount of alcohol I typically drank on the weekends is frightening

[@arthurcampbell1635]

A little over two weeks now. Still hard but feeling a little better. Hang in there

[@yanghao8351]

That's Great! How many days sober now?

[@danieltatum4262]

Same as me I was perfectly fine mon-fri went to work then gym ate healthy more than the typical person but then used to binge drink on the weekends wayy too much where it was effecting me

[@PrestigeProPainters]

@@danieltatum4262 how was it affecting u

[@kburrell81]

10 days sober and haven't slept in 8 days😢😢

[@rebelwitz]

115 days sober. Health problems slowly getting better, poison just isnt worth a temporary smile

[@LeonSylvester]

🙌🙌🙌

[@1219john]

🖤

[@stalag14]

I quit at 27. I'm now 57 and still sober. Great video. Great advice 👍👍.

[@yanghao8351]

That is awesome!

[@LakeeshaCuyler]

👏 😃

[@Megs658]

I’m at 9 days without a drink. I’m feeling better and facing my problems as opposed to drinking them away. You know what they say. Nothing changes if nothing changes.

[@yanghao8351]

how many days without a drink now?

[@xenagirl2037]

I'm in my mid 30's have been drinking on weekends since around 27 years old. My family, friends and boyfriend drink heavily and sometimes it seems like that's the only way to have fun with them. I am tired of the hangovers, anxiety and just feeling like shit for a few days after drinking. I am starting to blackout more and more and have memory loss from binge drinking. I have decided to stop. This may hurt my relationships but I need to heal myself from this.

[@soccertoday7302]

I've been drinking from 2015, alcohol gives me hungover, anxiety I'm almost loosing my relationship. My friend's. I wanna quit now, please wish me well

[@amandaroberts5111]

@@soccertoday7302 Give it a try, l am 4 days in and gradually coming out of a big fog! Good luck, you are worth it. Your confidence will come back, mine is!

[@andradeb2695]

Wow you just described my symptoms with acohol. I thought i was going crazy because this isn't me normally before 2017 i could handle alcohol but Now i cant anymore!

[@israelserna1773]

Wow you said it

[@tracesprite6078]

And some of those friends might follow you out of the booze-confusion and into the better health that's yours to claim.

[@Avenger8]

Alcohol ruined my relationships, and Burned many bridges. It started to even affect my health. I finally chose my sanity, health, friends, wife, and freedom over it. As well as my wallet. Never felt better. It can completely control your mind like an ancient sorcerer. It's not worth it. Stay safe out there everyone.

[@timothydraper6626]

Yes it can, I only sparingly drink, and have noticed when I go through a spell of drinking that it starts to 'Get it's tentacles into my mind', and I need to stop drinking until I stop thinking about it, and the next social occasion comes along where I might have a drink.

[@Avenger8]

@@timothydraper6626 I hear you man. Thanks for sharing your experience. It's strange how it can start to consume your freaking mind. Stay safe out there.

[@timothydraper6626]

@@Avenger8 Ta, yeah it is, luckily I couldn't drink during my 20's due to medical reasons, so it's never become 'a part of my psyche'.

[@tracy4591]

Agree 100% Avenger. It has done the same thing to me. Day #1 of me taking control of my life and choosing health and happiness. Wish me luck....

[@antoniomarin9713]

I left the alcohol 7 years ago, best decision ever: I was a heavy drinker. Moreover, I quit smoking 4 years ago. It's hard but it's possible.

[@jedmcdonald4695]

For me it calms my strong anxiety but I know it's effecting my brain chemistry and gut health which directly effects mood. It's a vicious cycle.

[@biomansmith151]

Same it makes me more social but at a high cost

[@jakebailey9884]

Going through that for years . I need to quit it all

[@gelov3289]

Yea, I drink to avoid the bad feeling caused by anxiety but the effects of drinking also serve as fuel for my anxiety whenever I think of what it could do to my health. I overthink. Whenever I feel something weird in my body, I associate it to my drinking habit and since I know I have that habit, I start to assume that I already have a disease or something even though I don’t.

[@iqgamer5085]

Well, whenever you go out to buy beer or whatever you choose, Buy an electrolyte beverage, like electrolit or Gatorade And it will help you

[@alchemistjess1728]

@@gelov3289 I swear this is me glad I’m not the only one

[@Jen-xl3lf]

I've just quit it's day 3 and is going surprisingly well considering I have drank at least 1 bottle of wine daily for the last 10(ish) years!!! Have substituted with... wait for it....water!!! Already feeling better. You will just know when you're ready to stop. It might mean an internal fight with yourself for a few years first but eventually you will just know you've had enough. Quitting alcohol = money saved, better sleep, better mood, better health, better life. Really is a no brainer 😊

[@yanghao8351]

Great news! how many days has it been now since your last drink?

[@kevinstoneham1245]

I am 48, but had my moment back last Autumn. There was one particular weekend where I felt awful after the Friday night. I haven’t stopped, but am now down to about two nights a week which is good for me. However, I am now finding that even those nights are a struggle and I feel awful the next day and really paranoid. I even switched to a lower strength lager, but still felt rubbish. I am gradually running out of drinks I can cope with, which is a good thing.

[@user-cb3oj9pu5o]

I used to drink vodka at breakfast. Now I can't even drink half of a glass of wine lol

[@finstor3386]

I think it happens to alot of us as we get older. I'm 51 and I drank every Friday and Saturday night my entire adult life. Rarely during the week after my mid 20s. Then around your age, the hangovers just got to the point where it wasnt worth it anymore. Even drinking 5 or 6 beers, which was noting for me, would make me sluggish, and thirsty and lazzy the next day. If I drank heavy forget about it, I ddidnt do anything. Now at 51, I still like to drink but its along the lines of 2 or 3 beers on Saturday, since I dont go to the gym or work on Sundays. I never made a conscience decision to quit or cut back, it just happened as I got older. I also simply dont enjoy being drunk like I once did.

[@camisnyder3460]

Same. I’m almost 37 and I need to let go of alcohol. It does nothing for me anymore. In fact, the misery of days after full of depression just aren’t with it anymore. I am determined to let it go for food.

[@blademanu7]

Keep the faith you will prevail…YOU ARE A STRONG PERSON…..NO amount of Alcohol will beat you…..the end game is neagh…good luck 🍀 and god bless 🙏

[@tracesprite6078]

Sounds like it's a case of poison goes in and paranoia develops. Your brain is telling you something and you are instinctively moving towards healthier options. Hope you can escape the alcohol to a healthier, happier you.

[@earlybird32]

I gave up drinking alcohol when I turned 40 but had been winding down before then. I wish I had done so years before that and even the thought of being drunk or hungover now gives me the shivers.

[@lillyshield6187]

I started to depend more and more on alcohol to numb my social anxiety. But now it's got to a point where I can't go to my dance class sober, can't meet up with mates sober, can't make phonecalls sober. I'm trying my best to give it up but it's only day 3 😩

[@rosswhitehill3207]

Exactly the same with me

[@meghangosk4983]

I never reply to comments, but that hits the nail on the head for me too Lilly. We aren't alone.

[@titanicsosroblox]

Its an awful reality we live in

[@BholuSharma-yv6sl]

Same😢😢

[@David-iz5kn]

hi im 27year old and i have been drinking heavily for last 5 to 6 years almost every friday to sunday . Yesterday ( tuesday ) i got drunk again and i took drugs so today morning i woke up and said myself i need to stop because it makes me depressed and not happy about myself . Wish me luck please i will update later on this year with how i am getting on . Reading some people comments motivated me a lot , good luck guys , stay sober !

[@Oldplace-xc7pb]

I've drank enough to drown a small army. I quit 6 months ago on my 50th birthday. Now I drink coffee water pomegranate juice and feel like a million bucks

[@LeonSylvester]

Well done Fred! 🙌

[@BRIANDER100]

any health problems ?

[@Oldplace-xc7pb]

@@BRIANDER100 None other than some arthritis. Did blood work not long ago and it all came back good. My liver is probably not picture perfect though

[@charlesnelson7781]

Well done mate keep it up.👍

[@lukefletcher9644]

Good job

[@Justintoxed]

I'm 36 and have been drinking for last 20 years. I had a 1½ year sober at one point, then fell back into it. I've been drinking at least a 15 pack of beer a day for the last 4 years. Can't bring myself to stop. Don't even know how I'm still alive.

[@madhus9116]

I am 15 years sober with the grace of God positive thinking can make amazing life be strong never loose faith

[@newseed5137]

This video is spot on! Your description is perfect and it describes the exact position I’m in right now. I’m starting to see the negatives far outweigh any illusion of positives when I drink. Time to change. Thank you 1 million times for posting this video.

[@martinl2930]

I notice I get really bad anxiety the day after drinking. Not a headache or hangover, just anxiety. I’m going to try to spot drinking today, because i think it’s affecting my life big time.

[@billdavenport8228]

I didn't realize how bad alcohol was till this weekend when camped out on the bathroom floor with a touch of the Rona. Remembered all the bad hangovers when I used to drink. I was an everyday drinker till I had responsibilities and started college. I had reached the point where the "fear of missing out" was bs. I honestly couldn't have stopped till I reached that point

[@Mod-rw9cw]

Been 5 yrs and 4 months since I quit. You will be a different person with money and your health if you keep it up. Best thing I ever did for me and my family.

[@bigand_badd]

Alcohol will destroy my entire life if I don’t change. Today I’m starting my journey and I will be watching these videos

[@ap5194]

I had that care free stage from the age of 13 til I was 26, then the hangovers were too much. My whole weekend was a write off for my antics on a Friday night. And because I struggled to stop was frustrated and it came out whilst drinking. Quitting was the best I ever did, 2 years, 3 months and 18 days for me 👍🏻

[@LeonSylvester]

Happy for you AP! Keep it up 🙏🙌

[@donnarella1004]

I needed to listen to this today... My soulmate is an alcoholic and I realize it's way more powerful and important then me...

[@jordanbrant6648]

Alcohol was never my problem. I like being in control. Alcohol gives me like confidence but I don’t like losing control of myself.

[@rickpez1975]

Im done. Drinking Ruins relationships. Started since 21, Now 45...and it only brings problems. Weekend binge drinking will take a toll, especially with those who love you. Wish me luck!!!

[@LeonSylvester]

You got this! 💪

[@ephermallove]

I've been sober for nearly three months. Alcohol had a hold on me. Even though I would drink around once a week, I would use it as stress relief and get blacked out by myself. I knew I had a problem, but now that I'm removed from it, I never want to go back. It has been life changing.

[@LeonSylvester]

Awesome stuff!

[@gregwisdom7242]

How you doing?

[@quchi7232]

I've only gotten drunk 5 times this year (April, May, July, August and recently October) compared to my college days where it's almost everyday for 3 years. Trying to quit for good! 18 days sober now and I don't crave alcohol anymore.

[@tracesprite6078]

I hope that you can make it. You really are worth it. Do it for yourself and for your community.

[@curti0305]

I'm getting to that point at 30 years old where I don't enjoy drinking anymore. Hangovers definetly get worse the older you get. Never been in trouble with the law, lost a job or gone to rehab cuz of drinking but hard to avoid in family and friendly reunions cuz majority of my social situations involve alcohol. I don't have the urge to drink if I'm busy it's only when bored or in social situations is when it's most tempting.

[@stonecold5373]

I cannot stop drinking. 12 days in AA, but I find that AA has been the only way. I was sober 20 months and was in AA. I don't blame anyone or any program for my relapse. AA did work for me but alcohol seems to be controlling me so badly. I'm literally dying slowly and I can't stop.....

[@crystalperry2163]

You’re right. You CANT do it… ALONE. But with God, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. Seek Him, and He WILL come with all the help you need. It’s real. Give it to God and He will do the rest. It’s not cliche for no reason. It’s cliche because He has saved so many that it’s been heard so many times. May His peace, favor and blessings be upon you. 🙏❤️✨

[@stonecold5373]

@@crystalperry2163 amen!!! i have surrendered to God and alcohol and pray every day i do not pick it up again because it will be the death of me at 40 years old.

[@crystalperry2163]

@@stonecold5373 🙏❤️🥹✨God is real. Keep trusting. Keep thanking Him - especially when it’s hard. You WILL beat this. You’ve already made the better choice by choosing HIM. Don’t give up on yourself, there will be challenges & He WILL grant you the victory. I asked Him to kindly remove the desire, He did. If you want to live a sober & free life, you can. He is already so proud of you. 💯

[@versatec1]

i cried out to Jesus to heal me and overide my free will ...guess what? No matter how much I drank i couldnt get pissed I only got pissed of and I mean really pissed of...eventually it got the point where I thought whats the point anymore and just stopped...no withdrawals nothing just completely stone cold buxket of water over the head sober!! Be carefull what you ask for....THANK YOU JESUS !!!!😊❤

[@nanararapiti]

Complete blessing

[@Daemon_venator]

Exactly same thing happened to me. Became Christian, found faith and asked Jesus to heal me. Been drinking heavily and I feel nothing since. I don't get drunk, just feel pissed off with the pain I've been through. Time to forgive and be healed, time to stop wasting money on alcohol and heal

[@versatec1]

@@Daemon_venator Amen brother...Hes waiting and will not dissapoint...😊❤

[@versatec1]

@@Daemon_venator Not just wasting money but time and oppertunities....

[@nanararapiti]

@@Daemon_venator wow im the exact same. I get no buzz no more. Time to quit and truly forgive jesus is waiting on us

[@shawnsmith4692]

The solution for me was fear. I didn't realize how bad the amount I was drinking was until I started looking into it. Once I read a few articles about it, it scared me so bad that alcohol lost all it's appeal. I can't take a sip of wine now without picturing myself dying of liver cancer. Fear is powerful.

[@rosee9252]

I’m a recovered methamphetamine addict. A couple years later I moved in with someone who drinks quite a bit. Considering I have an addictive mindset, drinking became a habit for me as I would drink with them. I started staying up later and drinking every night getting so smashed so i could knock out hard. It took a terrible toll on my body and made me gain weight. I quickly decided I didn’t want that life for myself I didn’t wanna feel sick everyday of my life until I had my first drink. So I stopped but it isn’t that easy for everyone. I mean I still drink and I’m slowly stopping but at least as of right now I’m not getting smashed everyday like I used to. It just takes will power and actually wanting something. Everytime I try to think about drinking especially by myself. I think of the life I want if I don’t drink and stick to that. Because I don’t want to go back to where I was before. I want to improve my life and my health. Did the same with crystal.

[@tracesprite6078]

Brilliant decision-making, Rose. You have what it takes.

[@AlexCruz-ms2yj]

Yea been drinking and using that stuff it starting to effect my health I'm having anxiety and acid reflux but I only do it because my girl does it too so now I'm in a spot if I have to leave her to get better or Keep going the path that's messing me up out of love for a female

[@cavsnation831]

Started drinking heavily at around 17 years old, I now have heart problems at 22 and get really nervous I’ll die from a heart attack in my 30s, been sober for around 2 months, relapsed where I drank 8 beers a day for 4 days, my heart started doing really weird shit again and now I’m trying again to go 100% sober. You’re totally right, the negatives out weigh the positives. There’s no reason to keep doing it if my body is just going to fail I want to see what this world has in store for me and drinking will send me into an early grave..

[@xsteath104]

I am in a really similar boat my friend. I started drinking when I was 17, but my alcoholism really took off when I turned 21 and I could buy it myself. I’ve drank a lot since then and have got high blood pressure and twice the amount of toxins in my body as a normal person. I’ve realized it isn’t worth it anymore and I’m taking steps to cut it out of my life. Hope your situation gets better man, it is hard being 100% sober for a continuous amount of time but I feel like it gets easier the more days that go by that you are.

[@cavsnation831]

@@xsteath104 We’ll get through this my friend. You’re right it’s hard but like he said many people have done it. Alcoholism runs in my family and I’ve seen what it’s done so it gives me more incentive. That and also having heart issues run in my family just makes it a no go.

[@xsteath104]

@@cavsnation831 thank you for your kind words I wish you the best luck in your journey. Alcoholism runs in my family too and I’ve seen many of my buddies and family go through the worst of it. I wish you the best of luck in your road to recovery. :)

[@johnayala2540]

I've been sober since November 15, 2020 after 40 years of drunkenness almost in a daily basis but I was good in hiding my alcoholism. I always maintained a sense of dignity. I never walked drunk or had slurred speech because I knew drunk people look disgusting. If I wanted to drink heavy I drunk in my bedroom alone so nobody could see me get really wasted. My average alcohol consumption was 12 packs of beer or 1/2 bottle of 1.75 liter of tequila or Jack Daniels or Johnny Walker. I wasn't choosy as long as it has a high contents of alcohol, it was good enough for me. It wasn't easy to stopped. I have experienced tremors and many sleepless nights but I had to stop drinking because of health issues and I was really disgusted looking at myself in the mirror. I was a functioning alcoholic. I would put alcohol in paper cups to appear it was soda or coffee and would sneak in alcohol while watching a movie at movie theaters. I never want to go back to my old habits of drinking but I must say I miss it. The urge to buy alcohol in convenient stores every time I put gas is overwhelming but I haven't gave in or relapsed so far. It was easier to control my drinking when I had my kids with me because I never want them to smell my breath of alcohol just like when I used to smell my father and older brothers alcohol breath but the kids are all adults now and have moved out and they don't need me anymore. I wish even one of them would live with me because I miss them. But I guess this is just the cycle of life...have kids, raise them to be independent then they leave when they get older. I wished they didn't have to grow up because we were happier when they were little.

[@jasonSC01]

Your comment is an inspiration. I'm 41, & I'm a heavy drinker, No liquor but tons of beer. I may drink 16-16oz beer. If I don't have to work the next day, & my wife does, I'll stay up in the LR watch TV, play mobile games, & DRINK. I will be pretty poop face @ 5am when the wife is getting up for work. Annoying as hell, waking up in the floor. My kids are also grown. I hold down a full time dam good job, & a pretty normal life until 5pm comes, & then, & then I feel NOW its getting out of control. My bloodwork at my yearly was terrible, my liver is doing so good after 10-15yrs of this mess. When you said you have the urge to buy beer at the gas station, yeah that gets me every time. I stop & buy, & end up needing someone to go back. My wife does like to drink, but I take that shit to another level. Maybe we could PEN PAL each other somehow, if your up to it. Either way, I appreciate your honesty & your comment.

[@williamalexander1863]

I wasted so much of my kids childhoods being a drunk dad. It was ok for a while but looking back I see how much I missed out and I can never get that time back. I would gladly trade 1yr of my life just to have 1 day with them little again. 😥

[@johnayala2540]

@@jasonSC01 Apologies for late response. I just read your message just now. It helps a lot to have a support system and to keep yourself accountable when dealing with alcoholism. The desire to consume alcohol diminished in time, at least in my case. What I find really helpful with my struggle with alcoholism & life issues in general is to take care of my health by eating healthy and regular exercise...like walking and get plenty of sleep. You would need to be healthy physically, spiritually & mentally to battle against alcoholism. It helps me a lot to listen to the teachings of Christ. Listening to audio books like The Imitation Of Christ is a good start. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3-5hXVne9itsMU It also helped me a lot to get a restful 8 hours of deep sleep when I drink Bigelow Sweet Dreams Herbal Tea Bags, Caffeine Free Herbal Tea, 120 Tea Bags. ($16 at Amazon). I can relate to your struggle with alcohol and the time lost with your children. Those time will never be recovered but God is good and He allows us to start all over again. Tomorrow will give all of us a chance to start a new beginning. Being sober is really worth it. I have not touched alcohol since November 2020. I see cold beer when I stopped for gas but I don't have cravings unlike before. It gets better in time. Please know that you will heal even when it may look dim at this time and always be mindful that relapse is part of the recovery, but luckily I have not relapsed yet. They said alcoholic will remain recovering alcoholic for life, so alcohol at all even small amount. Of course, it would be entirely up to you. I'd be glad to be penpals with you and exchange our progress if you're up to it. I may take me a few days to respond because of my busy schedule but I will respond. I'd like to thank you for taking interest and appreciated the struggle I've been going through. It could be tough doing it alone. I've been divorced for a long time and my grown children don't know about my alcoholism and I don't want them to know. I remember being so disgusted with my father every time I saw him drunk. I was so critical of him but I became just like him...probably worse. But I continue to fight and life is beautiful being sober.

[@tracesprite6078]

You have so much strength, John. For you to go from that level of alcoholism to sobriety and then to maintain it ... wow! you have what it takes. It's tough that you miss your kids. I wonder if you could arrange some occasions like having them round for a coffee. They are probably busy like most young people so if you have get togethers that are brief, it would probably be more workable for them. I wish you well.

[@pauljordan4452]

John, are you a grandfather? Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helped me. Look it up.

[@footprintsinthesand2009]

4 days sober toward the rest of my life 👏 🙌

[@pottymouthstarseed6315]

Stay strong friend

[@footprintsinthesand2009]

@@pottymouthstarseed6315 thank u! Still sober and smoke-free! Praise God!!

[@yanghao8351]

Still sober?

[@footprintsinthesand2009]

@@yanghao8351 yes still sober and smoke-free 🚭 PTL!

[@void3474]

I’m about a month sober now from my last time drinky

[@heartmommy8824]

My children's daddy is struggling really bad with alcoholism😢 He is very negative, no motivation at all. Please keep him in your prayers!

[@Guitardude-hm2fl]

I watching this drunk, and it seriously made me question my life choices

[@Mark-gn5rw]

Me 2. Ya know? Alcohol a mthrfkr.. Kicked alot of drugs thru years. But alcohol? It's different Hope ur ok!!

[@Chinwall8]

Come to the Darkside. We are waiting for you, young one.

[@Luke-uz9sf]

@@Mark-gn5rw shit bro i know i dont know you but i hope things get better man, im 17 atm been smoking weed everyday and getting black out drunk at parties every weekend but i set im drunk idk what imsaying just stay safe bro much love from Luke from south africa that lives in new zealand right now

[@smokeykidd9568]

same

[@sizzistHAHA]

I know it’s tough but I’m hoping you made it through today. Thinking of you

[@missisabelle5835]

I had a similar pathway... And when you know, you can't unknow :) It does relieve us of the need or desire to drink because it becomes absurd at so many levels. Thank you for your videos! Very dynamic!

[@R0B690]

I dont get drunk ever but do have many drinks each night. Getting discomfort in liver area, starting to scare me. I stopped in the past because I was scared of other things, it was easy done but never for long. When I start to feel better, I just go back to it again. Being sober is so boring at night but it beats having health anxiety.

[@IDrinkAndIKnowThings]

I'm a heavy drinker on the weekend. During the week I have 1 to 6 beers depending if it tastes good. But I also have days during the week where I don't drink.....it's psychological. Everyone is different. Plus beer tastes awesome. I dont drink to get drunk. It just so happens on the weekends.

[@ainsleyharriott2209]

I just quit drinking a few weeks ago and feel amazing. It’s different for everyone but for me even small amounts regularly were massively holding me back and draining my daily mood, sleep and energy. I had this huge realization one day when I thought about why do those in power let the common people drink alcohol but not necessarily do other similarly intoxicating drugs. It immediately hit. It’s obvious. Those in power use alcohol as a weapon against the poor and everyone below them to keep them down and lazy, not fulfilling their full potential or developing. A culture of alcoholism celebrates stupidity and all the wrong degenerate values they want to replace the traditional nuclear family with. So alcohol and TV are actually their biggest tools in maintaining control as it keeps enough of the masses down from wanting a better, less corrupt way of life that would benefit all more.

[@claireclaire238]

Notice the only shops that were allowed to open during the convid were booze shops.

[@jasonjr376]

Lol same reason pr0n is free

[@ChristopherFelicitas]

One night of drinking derails all my plans into limbo

[@scottashe984]

That's not why it's available. That is however why they provided stimulants like coffee and Adderall - to keep the machine running..

[@ZakH644]

I’m ready to give it up, drinking isn’t even enjoyable or fun anymore. I have developed such a high tolerance from drinking about 7 vodkas a day for the past 2 years. I’m not even getting drunk anymore I’m just maintaining.

[@tommytucker3762]

I drink 3 bottles of wine a day, I start being sick before even starting cos my body knows what's coming. Don't enjoy any of it it's just hard work

[@sterlingwalter5971]

@@tommytucker3762 Right, the body's bracing itself for the onslaught, lol .

[@tommytucker3762]

@@sterlingwalter5971 Yer it's awful I'm on day 5 sober now been one of the roughest weeks of my life so far

[@NOBODY-cn6fj]

@@tommytucker3762 hope your still sober mate !

[@Lovesss_28]

Yup hit 22 and I knew I had to stop. All my “secrets” that Im disappointed about all happened when I was drunk. Had a good 2 year run where I only drank on two occasions and I’ll just say it was maybe a drink or two and I called it quites. Super proud of myself! Anxiety levels went down and I feel a lot better around social settings again don’t feel the need to be buzzed or drunk to have a good time 🙌🏼

[@lorddeathspit1124]

This guy’s message is pretty solid, he’s not calling everyone an alcoholic that’s going to die tomorrow. He acknowledges some of us are simply at a crossroads. The weekend/social drinking isn’t what it used to be. In fact it probably never was great.

[@AM-we4ec]

I just got to the point where I needed to stop drinking alcholhol, as it almost litteraly killed me once! So what I did was going on KZbin and searched for "Stop drinking alcohol motivation" and found this channel! Ive been drinking for years, and now im at the point where im sick and tired of it! So what i´m going to do now is get help with it! And then when ive been sober i´m going to start study to a nurse as specialize into drinking/alcohol and help people as you do! This video inspired me in so many good ways!!!

[@LeonSylvester]

That's great to hear 🙌🙌 Sounds like a plan!

[@Theloyl]

I started drinking in 2020 and Though I didn’t drink every day I started to drink every weekend. Initially, I was at the care free stage but now I’m gotten to the point where I’m tired of the hangovers , feeling unmotivated, and it has affected my health too. It’s time for a change 😭

[@Anewdawn-f9t]

2 weeks alcohol free and one week smoke free. Feel strong and great

[@yanghao8351]

That's great! How long sober now?

[@panam747]

"Alcohol adversely affects every cell in your body with every drink". I was a successful drunk until my Dr. told me I'd die if I didn't stop. I was young, healthy, sporty..until he showed me my liver values. I've been sober since 2000 and can't imagine picking up a drink! I tried AA but it didn't work. Finally, one day the cravings just left me.? I had the same six pack in the frig for over a year and finally gave it to a friend.

[@TrueArt2083]

Drank my first beer 🍺 at age 13 coming from a Mexican culture drinking & family parties go hand in hand, indulged in alcohol in my teen years, by the time I was 21 I was already accustomed. You see the fights, the arguments & the detrimental decisions you make & others make while under the influence, once the hangovers came in after my 20’s I started to think of my drinking in a more profound way, & saw more to life than Recovering from Monday to Wednesday just to feel Normal for about a day then back to drinking again Friday to start another weekend of drinking. I gained weight my face got puffy & I was simply not the best version of myself due to my own decisions, the social aspect of alcohol consumption is what draws most people in, the lively drinking party atmosphere where a sense of belonging is a lure that leads a lot down a long life of drinking and health complications later on. I have many friends who drink & I respect others choices to do so but it’s an endless cycle that truly only presents itself to pull from your pocket 💰 and pull from your health. I encourage everyone to cut down if not completely stop for proper longevity in ones life, if your trying to quit you can do it if your struggling you also can do it! God bless 🙏🏻

[@food4thought261]

Glad I found you 3 months sober felt the urge being close to New Years and decided against it. This video was the extra encouragement I needed

[@Angelika00700]

I needed to stop drinking, because i got a seizure from it. So they wanted to get me into a rehab, but i told them i can do it on my own. I took a break, was invited to a party to drink a bit, guess what.... I didn't had fun with alcohol anymore, i like it more sober. I am glad to be better now. I don't smell weird or look weird(alcohol abuse changes ur face drastically). Also i lost some pounds!

[@tcr333]

I turned 45 yesterday. I went out yesterday telling myself this will be the last time for a long time. Wish me well

[@nancun2837]

I really liked that you speak fast and get to pertinent points without dragging your video out and wasting my time.

[@LeonSylvester]

🤘👏

[@Zsazsa8484]

I’m 28 and I was never a big drinker until about 3 years ago. I started getting horrible anxiety and drinking was the only thing that made it completely go away. I was prescribed meds and went to therapy but none of that helped so I continued to drink. About a year ago I started noticing my anxiety getting worse even while I was drinking. I felt I had to drink more than I usually did to get to that feeling of peace. It eventually got to the point where I was spending $50+ a day just to feel “normal.” From the moment I woke up to the moment I went to sleep I was drinking. I had to drink in the morning because my hangovers were so awful and I needed that hair of the dog just to even be a person. I had to call off work countless of times. What you said about holding onto the “benefits” is so true. I started to cut back a few months ago because I knew there was no way I could just stop instantly. It’s now been one week since my last drink. Wish me luck.

[@Brunx-pe2pc]

Any updateds ? how's your anxiety? Goin trough something similar here.

[@Bayoubebe]

Panic and GAD combined with genetic predisposition caused my alcoholism. I’m a functional alcoholic, and I don’t drink before 5pm after work...still not a good thing

[@Zsazsa8484]

@@Brunx-pe2pc I didn’t have a drink for 6 months after I posted that comment a year ago and it fixed me. Anxiety was lowered tremendously and I stopped procrastinating. I realized I just fell into a really bad habit and not to sound dramatic but everything in my life back then was a mess. Literally everything. So instead of facing them head on I just took to booze and got way too carried away. After I stopped, everything became much clearer. Don’t get me wrong the first couple weeks were hell and the cravings for sugar were immense but I lived. Then I woke up one day not feeling awful, my liver and mind and everything finally recovered. I was so happy to not feel like complete shit and it motivated me like crazy to get my life back and I did. I still drink on occasion but I don’t think about it all the time like I did before. The biggest thing that helped me was creating a solid routine because it gave me purpose which I didn’t have before. I hope you’re doing okay now by the way, if you ever wanna talk you’re more than welcome to message me

[@tomwilliams7391]

Initially alcohol is one of the most effective way of stopping anxiety, unfortunately as it wears off the anxiety tends to come back much worse. I take medication for anxiety and have had to cut back on drinking because it isn't very compatible with the meds. I find they work, it takes a while of taking them though, maybe a month..

[@Treborray]

One important thing when trying to cut out is to not hang around people who are drinking. You have to separate yourself until it's manageable. Now I can be around people friends/family who are not drinking. Im no longer tempted after some of the amazing results after only 2 months in. Pray on it as well! It worked for me recently !

[@andydragtstra4707]

I am 3 months alcohol free and it has changed my perspective on things. I am going to keep it up for another 3 months and then only drink a little bit in social settings.

[@felipecalderon4902]

I was alcaholic I lost a lot of stuff and my health even more, loosing stamina and etc well now I’m 2 weeks sober no alcohol and I feel good but still feel fatigue so I’m exercising to get my health back up again

[@nxgdeezy7406]

7 days in & feeling great! Taking this journey day by day! Good luck y'all!!

[@LeonSylvester]

Thank you! You too!

[@Jake-li7ih]

I can't seem to get past the 6 day mark. How are you doing now after 3 months?

[@nxgdeezy7406]

@@Jake-li7ih I feel off this past August on my birthday, but I’m on day 3 now for sober October! Resetting my body, before things start to get rough again! How are you doing these days!?

[@Jake-li7ih]

@@nxgdeezy7406I pretty much just went from drinking every Friday and Saturday to just drinking on Saturdays and now I'm going to start doing every other Saturday. A couple of months ago I went about 3 weeks and it was nice to have that little break. Also I'm much more likely to stay home when I do drink which causes me to not drink as much and not spend as much. I want to be able to just drink on special occasions but I tried that before and all the sudden I rationalized everything into a special occasion. Oh I got off early on a Friday that's a good excuse to drink. Oh my wife has Saturday off this week which doesn't happen that often. Oh it's going to be a nice out this weekend sounds like a good time to sit out back and sip a glass of Whiskey. One thing that has been helping me is that the wife and I are finally getting our money under control and got on a budget and I see that for every 20 bucks that I don't waste on a case of beer I can use that money for something more productive and important when I used to just go easily spend a hundred bucks at the liquor store every weekend without even thinking about it and then wonder why we were broke by the end of the weekend lol

[@richardthomas3656]

40 years old. Started at 13 when I was having massive home and school life issues. This turned into drugs at raves for 4 years but grew out of that. Alcohol is a massive part of my life and I've tried stopping but I go back to it a day or so later. I can imagine life without. It makes me confident,life and soul of the party,outgoing and funny... the kind of guy I wish I was sober. But on the flip side, I've been in really dangerous places or situations that normal me would of avoided like the plague. I can't relax after work without it, it helps me sleep and unwind. 27 years and I've not had any health scares and look really healthy. Mates are all grey with wrinkles and I've not got a single grey hair and barely any wrinkles. I want to be able to drink on special occasions but truth is, I actually enjoy it. I've got to a point where I'm at work and just think about going home alone to a freezing cold beer, and when I do, and take that first sip,it makes me feel amazing and alive. I was introduced to it from a young age, 6 years old drinking at Christmas and then if I weren't camping,my dad would share one with me. 13 is when I drank more but it's almost out of control now. I've always held down a full time job and still go about my daily chores. Although the past few years I've been getting migranes and the past year they've become so severe over my right eye, that my whole right side of my face goes numb. Am I beyond help?

[@timbradeen8459]

I'm 41, my story is similar to yours. I drank alot in my day. However I am 3 months sober. I can't believe it. Had some issues and the party is over for me. From the time I was about 35 till now the alcohol started to turn on me. I just wasn't the same when I drank. Since stopping it has been hugely beneficial to my motivation, I started doing stuff I use to do, my work and life has greatly improved. It truly is a journey. I did this bc I love my wife and daughters. AA helped me alot. Good luck to you.

[@richardthomas3656]

@Tim Bradeen Hey man. Glad to hear a positive story. Since writing my post, I've had a weird relationship with alcohol.. everyone I even have as little as a pint,I've got really bad headaches the following day..safe to say, I now associate it with feeling bad so I've managed to stop. I've got a new job earning the same as I was before but less hours,I feel happy and I've been doing exercised and herring in better shape already. Nice you're doing this for your wife and child.. as that right there, is the things in the world you'll ever have. Don't let drink destroy that.... I'm talking from experience and it still is one of mu biggest regrets.

[@legendary4163]

It's exactly what I have been through when you talk about phases. I have more negative feeling now so no tentations.

[@XILEAYY]

im so proud of you for making change! most people have no idea how hard this is

[@sharkiegurl]

All my problems in life that I could control came from alcohol.

[@The_Professor26]

I gave up smoking 6 months ago. Thankfully I have had the strength to never look back and adjust/adapt to life without smoking. I now need to achieve the same with drinking as I drink 3-4 times a week. I really need to stop. Wish me luck!

[@cookncrook6902]

I’m over it. All I want is to live sober and get in the best shape of my life. It’s not easy by any means.

[@jcheers]

20. I have seen how weed and alcohol changes my sleep and emotions throughout the day, but then again, it is a vice, and as with any vice, you NEED TO MODERATE. Life is tough, and you are a superhero if you can go through it without anything to help. Moderation is key and always remember that people are out there to help you. luh you ❤️

[@chriscampbell3055]

I feel like you are releasing these videos at a great time in the worldly events.

[@LeonSylvester]

🙌🙌🙏🙏

[@pastaorsalad9906]

I'm 34yrs old. I developed my drinking problem at the age of 13. It took me years to understand why I drink the way that I do. Had a lot of denial thinking I am in control. It wasn't until this past Sunday, feeling the most depressed I've ever felt in my life after a bottle of Jack. Hurt my heart to know even my kids knew their was something wrong with me. I'm never looking back.

[@homesteadlife6854]

Hope your doing well

[@PercivalBlakeney]

If I'm right about ADHD, I should never have picked up Alcohol in the first place. It also explains why it was so hard to put the stuff down. Just started going to AA meetings. After a couple of weeks, I made it into bed sober. Coming up for eight years sober. ❤

[@PercivalBlakeney]

@Luis Phillipe Dear Luis... I'd recommend just going to AA. The very worst thing that's going to happen is that you'll come home via the "Off Licence" (aka "Liquor Store")... it's no worse than what was going to happen anyway. If you don't want to declare yourself as an "alcoholic" just say you're a newcomer. Some people do it for years. The bottom line is, if you can't stay sober in between meetings, you just keep showing up until you can. You got nothing to lose, you have... if not "everything" to gain, but certainly a whole lot more than what you currently have. Make sense? 😌

[@PercivalBlakeney]

@Luis Phillipe Hi Luis, As I say, just go along to some meetings. I'd hold back from "sharing" until you've been to a couple of them, but the important thing is to just go along. *The same part of your brain that tells you to not try something new, is the same part of your brain that tells you to just go buy some booze and forget about everything.* It beats sitting at home, waiting for some flash of divine inspiration that NEVER materialises. Look up a movie called "My Name is Joe" and watch the first three minutes. I understand that, rather than hiring extras, they just filmed it in an actual AA meeting. Like she says in Fight Club, it's cheaper than a movie and there's free coffee. 😉

[@PercivalBlakeney]

@Luis Phillipe Just one more thing... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYu5iHx7ga2Eh7s Might shed some light on things. 😉

[@baldersn4474]

I hear you...Unfirtunatly theres a lot of people in placez like AA etc that are undiganosed with things like Autism or ADHD...

[@PercivalBlakeney]

@@baldersn4474 True enough, but being in meetings means you get to be around other people who HAVE gotten diagnoses and help for their conditions. The one thing about meetings is that if you do have an undiagnosed and untreated condition, being in a meeting means that you learn to leave aside mind altering chemicals that drive one further away from reality. Whilst I'm in a meeting, there's only so much of an idiot that I can make of myself. Make sense? 🌷

[@MJA5]

Leon you were lucky to have figured this out so early on! I was in my 50s.

[@LeonSylvester]

🙏🙌🙌

[@ellenino]

@@markg.4246 You don't need to hit rock bottom to want to change. Alcohol is a lie, and figuring that out, is the cure :)

[@wesleycallaway3876]

Hey I was 61, drinking since age 13, surprised I am still alive and in great health, I must have horse genes in me.

[@amandaroberts5111]

@@wesleycallaway3876 same age as me. l am on day 4 after years and years, l felt it is time. How are you doing? From Uk.

[@wesleycallaway3876]

@@amandaroberts5111 yesterday was 30 months for me, I am doing great, thank you for your response.

[@darnellsprmla47]

I was able to do this with Weedborn CBD products.

[@aguilar82082]

I stopped drinking in 1901. Best decision ever! 123 years sober!