WHY I QUIT DRINKING ALCOHOL: My Struggle to Get Sober in College + Advice for Giving Up Alcohol

[@martinkesson4443]

You can't control alcohol, it controls you. It's not your best friend, it's the two-faced one. Better off without it, and make new friends.

[@stephmstill]

so true, thank you for that reminder!

[@NadyaYzAngley]

This is so real. Alcohol addiction does not have an age, face, race, nationality, class or anything. Alcohol is alcohol.

[@mattmcclellan4011]

This is extremely real folks. I’m 32 years old right now. I was a jock in High School but me and my buddies were drinking and blacking out when we were 15-18 years old. Somehow I was able to make it through college while living in downtown Chicago. I got into Investment Banking and had a full blown meltdown when I was 27 that lasted an entire year. I had to go to rehab. It took me 3 years just to get my life back. I went from working in Investment Banking to working at Target. It was horrible. I totally quit drinking and am back in Banking and don’t touch alcohol. I just cant. It’s extremely common and most ppl won’t admit they have a problem their entire life. If you think you have a problem or can relate, talk to a doctor, you can kick it but it takes a serious level of courage. I’ve got two years under my belt now if sobriety, and just made my first million dollars two months ago. I went from homelessness to a millionaire all just by quitting booze. It is poison for me and I’m going to have to fight it my entire life. Stay strong to whoever is trying to kick it. It’s just as bad as heroin except it’s an even slower death.

[@stephmstill]

this was very inspiring to read, congratulations!!

[@philmcculla4941]

I'm 2 year sober too,No such thing as an Alchoholic ,Its a DRUG just like cocaine heroin you get tolerance that's what got me sober for good.

[@erf2324]

Jesus, I started drinking at 17, irregularly, now 19, had my first blackout as I was poisoned with GHB while drinking.. and I'm rather worried about my future. But if you are doing fine, I might get back on track too. Thanks!

[@scottjackson163]

I must be one of the luckiest people on the planet. The history of my life can be captured in the metaphor of a man passing through a wall of flames, strolling, casually, as if to savor the experience. So has my relationship with alcohol been. I had my fun, took my risks, then quit a year ago while I was still ahead.

[@helpfulcommenter]

why does the amount of money you made have any relevance

[@MNSHNSNGH]

im 21 and quit drinking too. you are not alone. you are not the only one who has struggled with addiction and had to quit drugs in college

[@MoneroMac]

If I could go back I would've never touched drugs or alcohol. Thanks for the testimony.

[@ambergrislo1070]

Same

[@tylerjames7015]

Human takes a drink, the drink takes another drink, then the drink takes the human … it will always be that order

[@abbiehampson5943]

I'm going sober. I always black out, I don't eat an adequate diet and I also don't know how to stop once I have started. People say I act fine when drunk but I don't remember anything and the anxiety is insane and very overwhelming. This video helps a lot thank you x

[@worldwideawesome5874]

this is the exact same as me. i’ve been sober 4 days so far and hoping to stick to it this time. hope you’re doing well and if you need a sober buddy so we can both get through this just say!

[@chari---zard]

@@worldwideawesome5874 do it! Don't give in to the thought "oh, well I'll have just one" no, this doesn't work. Then the endless pit opens.

[@jomilliom8417]

I cried because this is exactly my story.. being sober is such a gift. I have almost 1 month!

[@taralahaye3813]

18 days sober today. I’m 22 as well, and alcohol was very close to making me fail out of college. I’m so happy I found this video, I thought I was the only 22 year old college student trying to stay sober.

[@stephmstill]

Congrats on 18 days!! You are definitely not alone 💓

[@vannevers]

You got this! One day at a time. 💕

[@joeyboes7771]

I’m 20 and been sober for 2 weeks, their are more of us thank you think man👍 I found a local young people’s AA meeting which helps but also you’d be surprised how accepting the older alcoholics are at meetings, they love seeing someone so young trying to get help because many of them wish they had started being sober sooner

[@Sara-yz7nc]

How is it going now?

[@ng3147]

found this comment as a 22 year old one week into my sobriety journey ❤️

[@avery8352]

I'm a freshman in college right now and can relate so much to this. trying to get sober, but it's weird doing so at 18. thank you for this video, it's really nice to not feel alone.

[@juliaortiz2835]

this helped me so much today. experiencing this exact thing at 19 right now.

[@makeupbylivmckinnon]

Me too

[@davemccall1134]

I have deep respect for your maturity to quit drinking at a young age. I was 65 years old before I had the courage snd maturity to quit. Congratulations and make the most of the rest of your life. Hang in there!!

[@JamesWithee]

Omfg it’s scary watching this because a lot of the stuff you say is exactly what I’ve struggled with my entire life. The guilt, the shame, the hangovers that turn into benders. The blackouts. Trying to figure out a system to moderate but never really knowing how many drinks you’ll have once the first one goes down. It’s uncanny and I think you’re really brave for putting this kind of content on yt. I’ve struggled heavily with my alcohol related depression for the past year and my subscribers keep asking me why I’m not uploading as much. I’ve been scared to answer them because I don’t want to admit that I’m not perfect and don’t know it all. After a 45 day break from drinking, I’ve once again failed to keep my commitment and this last weekend I had a terrible bender with bad decisions and atomic hangover included. I made the mistake of trying to moderate again and I’m ready to admit that I can’t do that successfully and that it’s time to give total abstinence another run. I’ve been binge watching videos on this subject all night to try to figure out how to deal with this shit and yours have been the most helpful. Thanks for making them.

[@stephmstill]

Hi James! It sounds like our stories are pretty similar. I'm glad you were able to find my videos and relate to them. It definitely makes posting them worth it when I get comments like this. I am sure your audience will understand if you open up and be vulnerable with them. Sometimes that is just what people need. You never know who you could help. Getting sober is a hard journey but it's so worth it! Cutting alcohol out of your life will not only benefit your health but your career (and your videos)! I've found that I have gotten more passionate, creative, and inspired since I quit drinking. Thank you for being open with me and best of luck to you 🤝

[@JamesWithee]

@@stephmstill I am definitely considering posting some content related to my alcoholism to create accountability and also to help other people. I’m conflicted though and haven’t decided yet. I’m scared that I’ll fail or embarrass myself or chase away my audience with content they didn’t sign up for. For now I’m just going to focus on racking up my first 30 days again. I downloaded the I am sober app today after telling my family I’m going sober, and will be picking up some literature on alcoholism once I’ve exhausted the low hanging fruit on KZbin. Then after I gain some confidence I’ll rethink it. I’m only on day two rn so the self loathing is still fresh. Thanks again. Maybe I’ll come back and update later.

[@stephmstill]

@@JamesWithee hang in there 💓 I would love to hear how your journey progresses. You got this!

[@katrinah1898]

How are you doing 5 months later?

[@soude85]

@@JamesWithee Hey James, how’s it going? I hope you are well and healthy! I have looked at your channel (nice videos!) and saw that you haven’t uploaded in a year… Don’t punish yourself, you deserve to be happy-all the best!

[@itumelengmakgetla1837]

I've been there sister. Im still recovering from the damage I did to myself through college drinking days.

[@matthewjohnson2704]

Wow, I’m 27 and have been struggling with alcohol for the past few years. I honestly felt like no one could relate as all my other friends can drink normally but I can’t. Everything you described here are my exact feelings. Thank you so much for sharing your experience, it helped me feel not alone in this.

[@DANTESOUNDS]

I am so glad someone is speaking on this! Binge drinking in college is a huge issue that people don't address. Thank you for sharing your story. You got this!!!!!

[@stephmstill]

Thank you Dante!!

[@annaswanson5903]

💯

[@chloegifford4260]

One week sober. Thank you for this video. I’m 22 as well and it’s so motivating seeing people my age who struggle with the same thing.

[@zachscheel3784]

I gotta say, massive Kudos to you for this video and putting your story out there full disclosure. I’m nearing 28 and wish I saw this at 22, but we all get there at some point. Best of luck, your story and being really helps people!

[@helpfulcommenter]

March 18 2020 was your last drink of alcohol and it was also the date most of the country went into lockdowns due to Covid. Damn good timing you had!

[@Frobecca]

I got sober young too. It started in college as well. Turned into a problem when the pandemic started. I even made the decision to go to rehab in 2020. Best decision I ever made. I’m proud of you💕

[@shawnadurocher1]

Fellow binge/blackout drinker here 👋🏼 I drank heavily from my 21st birthday until shortly after my 24th birthday. I can relate to so much of your story. The sneaking extra drinks, doing embarrassing stuff I had to find out from my friends the next day, the Hanover anxiety. It was all horrible! I've had a few relapses, but I've been sober since 5/8/20. This is the only option for me. I wish you many sober days to come, taking it one day at a time 🥰

[@juliaholden9756]

Gah, that's amazing!

[@mahishrajdev]

I come back to this video every time I need a moodboost for being sober at uni

[@alanam.7911]

i love this video, thank u for sharing! i’m 22 and i’ve also quit alcohol. i live in nz, and our drinking culture is pretty extreme. i was blacking out on the reg from 16-19. during lockdown, i realised i hated drinking. i didn’t actually enjoy partying, i hated not knowing what had happened to me when i was blackout, and i hated being a sloppy liability. and with all this considered, my level of drinking was still considered “tame” in comparison to most other uni students!! like wtf i’m now out of university, working full time, and i’ve realised i just want to be fully sober. alcohol doesn’t serve me. it is lonely - it’s so hard to socialise and meet other girls my age without drinking. but i feel a lot less alone after watching this, thanks

[@justinecurtis1753]

Going sober today….it’s so nice to not feel like the weird one out and there’s other people who live a full life sober! (Sounds so crazy to say but I honestly feel like I can’t get excited unless drinking is involved 😓)

[@stephmstill]

I felt like that for such a long time! I promise that feeling will subside. It's a hard journey, but SO worth it 💓 congrats on your sobriety!

[@soude85]

How are you doing?

[@jujusmagicalmoment]

I’ve been sober five years and girl once you realize you have a problem and accept it you become very powerful. It’s the mind that goes crazy but the longer you stay away from alcohol the more calm and free your mind will be. The reason we turned to alcohol is because we are fearing being ourselves. It’s about allowing your true self to shine through. I believe in you and so proud of you accepting your addiction. Life is amazing now that the cravings have finally been lifted. We don’t have to label ourselves alcoholics forever create a new story for yourself. ❤

[@yuliamare]

16 days sober here ! The crazy thing about your story is that I was sober through most of my 20s (alcohol just wasn't a part of my life since I became a mother at 20 and full time employee/part-time student) it wasnt until my late 20s (27 +) that I developed a problem with binge drinking that escalated to functional alcoholic and finally a covert alcoholic at 34. I think there is shame attached to telling people you love of the problem but for me the biggest reason I dont tell my loved ones that I am on a sober journey is becuase I am afraid of publicizing the journey and then failing at my attempt. I am a very sucessful woman and im afraid to fail in piblic if that makes any sense. I hope to gain the courage to tell someone one day... Anyhow-Thanks for posting! Love and support from Houston!

[@octobernightmare]

I have been sober for almost four years now. It took a few relapses to get to this streak, but that is normal. Beat choice I ever made. Proud to be sober throughout the pandemic as well. It truly is a one day at a time thing. Your video was awesome. Thanks for having the strength to make it. You are beautiful by the way.

[@stephmstill]

wow four years! that is amazing! I agree, staying sober through the pandemic has been tough but so worth it. I appreciate the comment!

[@annaswanson5903]

Congratulations 🎉

[@octobernightmare]

@@annaswanson5903 Thanks!

[@marykimuyu7301]

day 2 sober.... this video was really encouraging❤

[@LittleJMT2199]

Honestly this feels like my life story! I did the exact same things for the exact same reasons! I have started over so many times, but I won’t give up! Thank you for being such an inspiration and for honesty. You have reached more people than you can ever imagine. I realize I’m not alone.

[@helpfulcommenter]

"Deep drinking fit" - we call that a "bender" Glad those are behind you

[@bobbmann5]

You're an inspiration to so many. I am almost 60 years old and want to quit so bad, but yet, i'm still drinking. I have no support system, but your video helps me. Thank you so much as i needed to see this tonight. God bless. -Bob

[@soude85]

You can do it Bob!!

[@bobbmann5]

@@soude85 Thanks. Hope you're well.

[@brookerichardson3566]

thank you for sharing your story! i’m a young teenager and you have helped me realize how drinking can affect the rest of your life! thank you!

[@stephmstill]

thank you so much for watching!! 💓

[@sophieclarke7107]

Every single thing you said resonated SO much with me. Thank you. I would feel such a huge sense of pride if I didn't black out! Even if I was wrecked, I still would be like "omg yes no black out!" which was probably 1 in 10 times, but this kept me thinking "I am in control" when holy SHIT I was not. This video made me feel less alone and in that, I feel like I can finally change. Sober as of 22nd Oct 2021. It might only be a couple days, but it's a start.

[@stephmstill]

yes I felt that exact same way!! congrats on your sober date :) you got this!! the hardest part of recognizing that you want to change is already over 💓

[@kyleighb4312]

A lot of my family are alcoholic and as much as I hated it growing up, I didn't mind drinking for myself. But as I get older, I hate how I feel drinking and how much it changes me overall. I've drank socially for most of my life, but during rough times turned to it as well in negative ways. A lot of my friends drink in excess and I really don't see my life that way anymore. Hoping to now continue my life without it 👐

[@stephmstill]

thank you for sharing that, I can relate 💓 you got this!

[@juliaholden9756]

Same here!

[@isabellanorman900]

This was so encouraging! I'm also 21 and had similar experiences, I was always the wild party girl but then I started getting severe social anxiety and other mental health problems so my drinking became less social and more secretive. I knew it was a problem when I started morning drinking, drinking before meeting with people, drinking alone and even having a substance induced psychosis at a club once- so embarrassing. Its so helpful seeing another girl my age struggling with the same thing and getting throuh it I'm so proud of you girl! Thanks for sharing x

[@stephmstill]

I can relate to everything you said! Finding others who understand what you're going through makes a world of difference. I hope you're doing well 💓

[@isabellanorman900]

@@stephmstill thank you again so much hope you're going okay too 💕

[@almartin7]

You should write a quit lit memoir!!! Your story is so beautiful

[@coll6914]

I’m so proud of the young people on here! I’m 27 and also sober. I don’t know if I’ll ever drink again but I’m so grateful I now see it as the drug and poison that it is. Alcoholic is a stupid term because it places fault on a person for being addicted to an addictive substance. Everyone who drinks is on a slippery slope, just depends on how far you’ve slid down

[@preppygal190]

I’m so thankful for this video. So much of what you said I resonated with. The intervention, the guilt and shame and hangxiety, and the struggle of being in college. And also the fact where you can go days and days without it but when you start you can’t stop

[@erinp6336]

Sending positive vibes

[@stephmstill]

it's all so real. I'm glad it resonated with you and I'm wishing you the best 💓

[@juliaholden9756]

I'm the exact same

[@redhotchilifan98]

I'm 23 and I quit last year just couldn't handle it anymore its expensive constantly feeling bad physically and mentally everyday if I didn't crack open a beer in the morning would be anxiety all day sobriety feels phenomenal

[@stephmstill]

congratulations! totally agree

[@mustangshelbee20]

Thank you so much for Sharing! Your so wise and brave for doing this at your age! I’m 30 and I spent my whole 20s drunk, I am a binge drinker, I can go weeks without but when I drink I drink and I don’t know if I will behave or be mean or make an ass out of myself or the worst blackout! I’m ready to be done ❤️ your a real inspiration

[@stephmstill]

Thank you so much 💓 I can relate to all of that and I promise you its so much better on the other side. You got this!!

[@HouseUncle]

Seeing you so self-reflective and wise, makes it really hard to imagine you in those precarious states. So much respect for your transformation!!

[@stephmstill]

thank you so much!!

[@michaeljohns8817]

I hope you're still going strong !!!!!!

[@exconmom2464]

Thank you for this video. It is very reassuring to know that there are other people out there that get stuck in the same cycle. Blackout, intense anxiety, drink in the morning thinking it will help, end up drunk again, repeat. I have had issues with alcohol since I started drinking in high school but the last 2 years were especially bad. When you described thinking that blacking out was how everyone drank, that was my perspective also for a long time. I’m 99 days sober today and therapy and sobriety have made my life so much better. Congratulations on figuring this out so young, it took me until 31 to really admit I had a problem. This video reaffirms that anyone who thinks their life would be better without alcohol should make the change and quit.

[@_.alex.-]

Well done you. Believe me; you caught it early. I am over 40 and have years of bad habits and likely internal physical damage. Day 46 for me 🎉 you are right; there are those who can say no more after one drink. And then there are people who just struggle to moderate. And that ranges from just drinking on consecutive work nights to blackout and who knows what other dangers to other people.

[@Bellavanacoffee]

College is where mine got bad too. It’s so good to step away to see it from another view.

[@tesshertz8073]

I’ve been searching for this video for the last two years but used the fact there wasn’t a video on it as a sign I clearly didn’t have a problem. Thank you for posting and best of luck along your path 🥰

[@stephmstill]

I can totally relate! When I was first trying to figure out if I had a drinking problem or not, i turned to KZbin for answers and found a lot of videos of people who quit drinking but they specifically made sure to say, "I don't have a problem with alcohol", so it was difficult to relate to them. I'm glad this video was helpful for you!!

[@haleygay4026]

I’m relating to you so much. The anxiety has caused me to spiral into almost killing myself several times.

[@emelanson89]

Randomly stumbled upon this video, but wow, thank you for this honesty. This was me. So many things you are saying about your experience, was also my experience. 18 months sober (today actually) and will never look back or go back. Isn't it amazing how life just keeps getting better and better with more sober time - even in the hard life moments - it still feels like a world of difference from the shame I carried around in my constant binges and blackouts. Thank you for having courage and sharing your sober journey.

[@stephmstill]

everything you said was spot on! congrats on 18 months :)

[@tvbuu]

About to start this journey myself

[@stephmstill]

that's amazing! 💓

[@JulezX.X]

You're very smart for deciding to quit so young, because it seriously gets a hold on you, I am the same.. I couldn't drink without drinking until I black out, just got so bored of feeling like a loser & a embarrassment.. I have started living a healthier life & I am so much happier & clear headed now. Good for you, I could relate to everything , thanks for sharing, very motivational :)

[@stephmstill]

thank you! and I am so happy for you!! congrats

[@gracepoe4316]

Thank you for this !

[@glasscasedoll]

GO you for making this change while still in college! It took me years afterward to see how that culture seeped into my post-college adult life. You’ll have quite an advantage in life from here on out !

[@stephmstill]

thank you so much! I agree. I can already see the impact it is having on my life and I am excited! :)

[@juliaholden9756]

Gah, same here.

[@domojackson12]

I love this video ive felt the same exact way, Im making an extreme effort to stop drinking and turn over a new leaf, Im 22 and i felt everything you said

[@lillybogis3269]

Your story is so relatable and beautifully told! 😊

[@stephmstill]

thank you so much! I appreciate that :)

[@briwill5214]

this is me too wow. i thought i was alone. i'm 21 and it started junior year of high school for me too i would wake up with my friends telling me everything i did when i was blackout and everytime i would drink since i started i would just drink and never be able to stop until i would just wake up somewhere. i got sober in november up until may and i relapsed until two days ago i decided i needed to start over.

[@tomburke9761]

Great enlightening video from your heart. Alcohol dependence is so common. I just quit at age 69, 1.5 years ago and it was the best thing I've ever done. Thank you for sharing your insight and giving us inspiration!

[@brunomallows552]

You r fantastic this shud be shown in every school and college in the world instead ov drinking for 30 years keep the grate work up x

[@stephmstill]

thank you so much!

[@foxriver1978]

Thank you for talking about it.... I have been sober for 15 months now.

[@stephmstill]

congrats on your sobriety! I'm almost at my one year...so right behind you ☺️

[@chrissethbrock3305]

Thanks for the video, I'm so tired already. It doesn't make sense to drink anymore I loved being drunk and walking in the mall but it doesn't make sense. I hate the feeling after in the morning. Sleep patterns were bad and I gain more weight.

[@stephmstill]

I hope you're doing well 💓

[@carolselfridge6723]

Keep it up. I started drinking in university. I have finally quit for good. Some of us simply cannot “take it or leave it” and I discovered that I cannot regulate my alcohol intake like many other people. Thank you for this excellent video.

[@trizzle1974]

3 weeks, same shit. I hear ya! I'm 23 and I knew I had a problem when I was 17-19 forsure. Good video, maybe one day ill make one too when I get a little more sobriety under my belt. Good work girl!

[@stephmstill]

thank you so much! you got this! 💓

[@camilaqs]

Hi Steph! Thank you for telling us your story. At the end of 2019 me and my family suspected that my 23 year old brother had a drinking problem. He would drink all day everyday. Wake up drunk and fall asleep drunk. He would act very aggressive towards us and even though we tried to tell him he would always defend himself and manipulate us in a certain way, like most alcoholics do. On February 2020 he finally decided to get himself into a rehab facility, we were so happy and proud of him because he finally realized he had a drinking problem. Christmas 2020 was kind of a nightmare because it was his first sober event and it was really hard on him. Luckily he didn't relapse and has been sober ever since February. Almost one year sober. Just for today. Addiction doesn't discriminate. Greetings from Mexico!

[@annaswanson5903]

Wow! So glad he got sober and is staying strong

[@stephmstill]

"Addiction doesn't discriminate." You are are so right. Thank you for sharing this with me and I'm so happy that he is doing well 💓

[@stephaniecroft6275]

I am 10 days sober today and finding your channel is incredibly helpful. I will be 25 this year and quitting drinking was a long time coming. I just can't stop once I start. I am a bartender while I'm in school, which makes it even harder, but I have told my employer and so now it is a safe space.. we will see how it goes! Thank you for putting the time and effort into making this video for others. :) You are amazing.

[@WeShouldHaveAShow]

You are so wise for a college senior! It takes so much self awareness to take yourself out of the toxic drinking culture of college while you’re still in it. Happy for you!

[@Plan-C]

Well, You've hit the nail on the head there haven't you! I am the same. Had to quit 100%. Takes more enery to try and contain it than just to cut it off. I can sit in a pub now no problem. Listening to a tape of how you sound to others when drunk helps too! I am knocking 50 so have a few miles on you but same story. It doesn't get any better.

[@kendelllavella2511]

Saw you share this on the manifest group, you’re so well spoken about this. I’m sorry this is something you had to experience but you are so strong, so- cheers so sobriety!

[@stephmstill]

thank you so much! cheers :)

[@baileymcb777]

Thank you so much for making this video. Experiencing this now at 19 and knowing other young people have gone through this makes me feel a lot less alone

[@jakefranchise7463]

Congratulations on your sobriety, no easy feat.

[@sophiewalsh5492]

I’m 19 right now and I’ve definitely gone through periods where I showed a lot of signs of addiction to alcohol, but then I got a lot better somehow (not perfect, but I made good progress) and I’ve been more interested in the idea of being sober increasingly over the past few months. I still drink occasionally and I’ve binge drank about 3 times in the past 4 months. But my boyfriend right now who I met about 5 months ago is an alcoholic and he really doesn’t want to go sober. It’s pretty severe in his case but I don’t want to give him an ultimatum or somehow try to force him to quit bc I just don’t believe that is going to work. Being with him is actually the reason I stopped using alcohol in a really bad way on my own, because it scared me to see how alcohol has affected his own life and I knew I didn’t want to end up like that. But, I still have addictive traits and if I go out with him and he drinks, it makes me really want to drink too, and I usually do, and then I don’t have as much self control to moderate his drinking or my own. I’ve talked to him about going sober (in reference to myself) and mentioned that it would be difficult for me to do that if he is still drinking at this rate, and he says he will cut back but then he hasn’t cut back really. I actually ended up getting pregnant and then having a miscarriage at 10 weeks, and I only found out I was pregnant at 8 weeks, and the fact that I’d been drinking in the time I was pregnant unknowingly, is horrifying to me. That whole situation really changed the way I see alcohol and I stopped wanting it altogether (I started having aversions to alcohol which helped) but it got me thinking about my health in general and how I do want kids someday and I want them to have the best health they possibly can, and even if I’m not pregnant anymore, I can’t just live like this and keep destroying my body slowly over time. But it’s the same with him. I want him to really cut back on the drugs and alcohol because I knowwww it’s gonna affect both his fertility as well as his literal lifespan. Alcohol is just a really toxic thing in our relationship and I don’t want it to be a part of it anymore and I think I really do have a chance of leading a healthy life, but idk how to do that with him. It makes me doubt the relationship a lot and ughhh it’s just been really difficult.

[@nauthiz6669]

So SO So many relatable things in your story here.

[@jordynbabywoods]

Thanks for sharing your story. I can relate to the shame cycle you described. Thanks for spreading awareness.

[@joshbryan486]

Thank you sister for you’re story! Very inspiring! God Bless you and Yours!

[@milliphoebe4416]

I'm the same way. I can go a long time without drinking but then when I do, there is no off switch. It's terrible, can't have anything in moderation lol

[@veg4513]

Wow, we could literally be the same person. I had the same exact college experience. It is really hard to look back to those times, I kind of block them out. So much happier not drinking.

[@stephmstill]

Agreed, so much happier 💓 it's hard to look back but also makes me proud to see how far I've come.

[@kristinabainrauch8669]

Thank you honey, you are not alone, our stories are similar to yours, just keep going healthy!

[@stephmstill]

Thank you!!

[@angelauk4]

Bless your darling Herat. ❤

[@markjackson3847]

proud of you am a addiction counselor and my daughter is struggling

[@margiesvanmori]

So inspired by you and your story! I am moving into my van this year to travel and I am giving up alcohol for the year. I am proud of you woman! Keep killing it! Love and blessings this new year!

[@juliaholden9756]

Omg cool! I'm also giving up alcohol for the year - I'm about a month and a half in. 💃

[@redrox1999]

literally signed up for a beginners aa meeting,after watching this, because ive also been dealing with it in high school and my 21st was in septemberr

[@stephmstill]

Wow it sounds like we are similar in that sense! My 21st was last September and I signed up for counseling shortly after. good luck

[@MyGeraldine25]

Beautiful story I am currently on my journey now

[@stephmstill]

thank you 💓 you got this, I believe in you!

[@taralahaye3813]

I can relate to the secret morning drinking :/

[@stephmstill]

I’m glad I’m not alone...it’s crazy how much I would justify doing it

[@imightbesober]

Great story! I’m just using KZbin instead of going to meetings haha. Thanks!

[@sinoxenon1005]

A good decision at such a young age. I am exactly the same, I can not drink for days, months and years… but when I do I can’t stop. I have had so many bad things happen all due to drink. I quit for a year but thought I could control it. Nope. I’ve quit again now.

[@bhurley1743]

Congratulations! Warning: I stayed sober for 3 years from age 24-27 planning to never drink again with a joyful heart about it. Please trust me, I most definitely should've stuck with my decision but instead had to learn the hard way... During those three years sober I went to bars a lot and was around alcohol with no problem at all whatsoever without any temptation at all. It is 100% willpower in a way of renewing your mind with positive self talk such as telling yourself things about how grateful you are to be sober, which from my experience always kept me sober. If you are a Christian think about what God says to us about being sober minded and why? What kind of man to do want to marry someday? What example do you want to set for your future children?

[@lisacornell1941]

Thank you for sharing this ☺️

[@stephmstill]

thank you for watching

[@tegandwyer]

This is the first video I've seen of you and wow! you have opened my eyes. Well done, you should be proud of how far you've come.

[@sinikarvonen4581]

I'm so much older than you, but I have so much in common. I have had same problems: binge drinking and anorexia/orthorexia. I have always wanted to control my eating and exercising, but my drinking has been out of control. Sometimes I have eaten less and exercised more because I'm going to drink (calories).

[@sinikarvonen4581]

I have had black outs and I'm not proud of those moments. So my problem is the same:: I'm binge drinking. I can be days and weeks sober, but the binge drinking is my problem. My diet is so healthy and I'm sporty and but I drink too much alcohol when i will drink.

[@sinikarvonen4581]

Now I have very stressful moment, because I'm going to end my relationship with my lover💔

[@africankungfunazis920]

Exactly the same here. I still have it now, in my early 40s, but less frequent. I just avoid going out. Except that I never drink in the mornings or to cure a hangover. Except on holidays in my 20s.

[@tinalenhart2387]

You are not alone everything you have said I relate to

[@RSmith-qd2uk]

So often I see videos of people acting "drunk" and doing outrageous things and saying things which don't align with themselves as a conscious person - to the point where they are unrecognisable, including criminal activity - BUT THEY AREN'T JUST DRUNK, THEY ARE ACTUALLY NOT PROPERLY CONSCIOUS . BLACKOUT drunk doesn't mean "on the ground moaning and passed out" - it means the lights are on and no-one is home. You're moving around and speaking, "consenting" to sex, getting into arguments, crime, dangerous situations, being offensive - and having zero memories about it. Literally NOT BELIEVING what you're told you were like unless it's recorded and played back to you. It's rare, and misunderstood. And the best thing to do is not to partake if this is your experience of what drinking is like.

[@larissaleite5220]

Your channel are so helpful, really. Thank you so much for that. Im from Brazil and unfortunately I didnt find anyone in the sober lifestyle here. But I think its just a matter of time. Anyways, quit drinking may be hard sometimes in the beggining but is definetely worst to keep drinking and keep destroying your mental health, body, relationships, self esteem etc. There is no even comparison. So proud and genuinely HAPPY to be myself sober every single day and every single moment. Anyway, thank you for being a support for me. 💛

[@stephmstill]

YES! No matter what happens in a day, I am proud and happy to be sober. Thank you for the comment 💓you got this!!

[@jacobreagan4374]

2 years sober and I wouldn’t give it up for anything. I feel alive again and am joyful beyond what I could’ve ever imagined possible. Pretty good deal considering all I had to do was stop drinking. It was that simple.

[@stephmstill]

Agreed. I decided to change when I realized that drinking was the #1 thing in my life that was making me unhappy. It sounds so simple to stop drinking, but it can be so difficult. congrats on 2 years!!

[@jacobreagan4374]

I agree! I should clarify. The choice was simple. Doing the work was extremely difficult, but equally rewarding! Great video btw - keep up the good work!

[@stephmstill]

@@jacobreagan4374 thank you so much!

[@drew8979]

You're better off without it. I'm 36 and giving up booze is the best decision i've ever made. You'll sleep better, eat better, have more energy, save more money, and be much more productive. Everything gets better when you quit drinking.

[@hottie51kkcool]

you are so lovely!! This video has already eased some of my anxieties

[@stephmstill]

Thank you! I’m so happy it could do that for you 💛

[@imlewisblackman]

Thank you so much, I needed this! ♥️

[@elianawong3758]

I’m 20 and decided I wanted to be sober and now am 42 days sober, I don’t feel the need to drink at all anymore. I drank a lot but I new i needed a change. But I feel so weird being so young but knowing being sober is best especially since I was such a partier and drinker last year. And I’m still in college and the party scene.

[@ihatebpatol1630]

Beautifully relatable. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@travelbird1381]

You're fantastic! Subscribed!❤🙌

[@robyn2014]

Thanks for sharing your story. I relate a lot.

[@JanineRayas]

Just want to say you are so brave for posting this . I really could relate to you and honestly everything you said was spot on . So happy that you have got out of that too 💕 lots of love !