I was a heroin addict for 15 years. Finally got off and clean only to replace that habit with alcohol. I was afraid to live a sober life. Today i got about 30 days sober and i found that its not so scary to be sober and in fact, i found love for myself. Thanks for your story it really helps

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

I think that’s so beautiful you found love for yourself. Congratulations on 30 days! Quitting is such a brilliant act of self love. And I’m so happy to hear my story helped.

@georgedawson235

2 жыл бұрын

How inspirational, good luck on your journey Ricky!

@rickybobby1055

2 жыл бұрын

@@georgedawson235 thanks. Had a hiccup in the road but i no longer drink everyday. If i do drink i take one week off before the next. Taking little steps

@calvinchauvin78

2 жыл бұрын

@@rickybobby1055 have you ever heard of the book How to stop drinking alcohol now by Allen Carr?

@rickybobby1055

2 жыл бұрын

@@calvinchauvin78 no i have not. I will be looking into it though.

Sobriety is a super power! 😀

@chelseyarmfield

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! 🙌

@MsSheilaC

2 жыл бұрын

I say that too!! Hahaha

One thing that’s helping me is reading comments below videos like this. You do realize you’re not alone and you feel less isolated. Thank you for your video

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree - The sober community is such a comforting / validating space 💛

@SheLovesFubu

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!!!! ❤

Congratulations. I have over six years sober. Best decision I have ever made. It’s hard at first but we’ll worth it. I wish you all the best on your journey. Soberiety is a gift that keeps giving back.

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I completely agree ☺️ And congrats to you too!

I am loving the fact that I'm the one that's the oddball, the one missing out. I'm missing out on looking like a fool, missing out on drunken drama, missing out on hangovers. This morning I'm getting texts from friends who are hungover, I feel great and am heading to the beach. Salud!!!!

@chelseyarmfield

Жыл бұрын

I agree! I don’t miss the hangovers, the drama, or the embarrassing nights 😅 - enjoy the beach!

One beautiful woman has saved herself from further alcoholic damage...nature has given you good looks, persona, and voice ...preserve it.

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that’s very kind of you to say.

I quit alcohol and smoking🚬 at the same day....Since It was very difficult those days but i felt like somehow I'm getting my ⚡power back to me just in 23 days ....... Super excited 😀 thanks subscribed 👍

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That’s incredible! So happy to hear you’re already reaping the benefits! 🎉 thanks for subscribing ☺️

I’m 2 years sober to and life is so much better 😊

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 2 years! I couldn't agree more!

@russpeaknuckel9525

Жыл бұрын

How is it better ? Thanks

@SimonAckerman

Жыл бұрын

@@russpeaknuckel9525 Well I broke my sobriety in May, sometimes I drink in weekends but minimally. Life is about the same, in a good way.

@russpeaknuckel9525

Жыл бұрын

@@SimonAckerman I'm down to having some beers once a week at home 🙂

"Felt like my potential was wasting away...." This was my reason, thank you. Hi-5 Chelsey!

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

🙌 so glad you can relate!

Hangiexty was one of my biggest motivations for taking an extended break from drinking. Without alcohol I am less anxious, I sleep better and I save a ton of money.

@chelseyarmfield

11 ай бұрын

That’s awesome!

I used drinking to cope with grief too. It’s an easy reach to ‘feel better’. After a year I’m looking to stop. Thank you for sharing this and I agree with another commentor, alcohol free is a good way to term it rather than ‘sobriety’.

@chelseyarmfield

Жыл бұрын

Wishing you the best of luck on your alcohol free goals ♥️ it really is such a freeing feeling.

I'm drinking now whilst watching this, I've got a few days off work. I hate booze because I've drank too much for too long so I'm desperate to quit. Everytime I try to stop I find some dumb excuse to start again though, I need to find a way to break the cycle because I do feel loads better once I've stopped for a few days a lot less anxious.

@chelseyarmfield

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s great that you’ve reflected so much on your relationship with alcohol and how much better you feel without it. I know the cycle can be tough to break, when it’s such an embedded habit in your life for so long. I felt similar. I hope you find a way to make this positive change in your life (once you feel ready). It feels amazing to break the cycle once and for all.

@chrissaunders4703

Жыл бұрын

@@chelseyarmfield thank you so much

@chelseyarmfield

Жыл бұрын

@@chrissaunders4703 Of course! Best of luck on your alcohol free journey

Amazing! Good old algorithm working in my favor today. Lol but yup I’m 6 months sober after drinking for 7 years and I’m never going back, took a couple tries before it stuck but definitely way happier and healthier now without it.

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 6 months!! It truly improves your life in so many ways - you’re definitely spot on about that. 👏

Great advice and outlook I gave up alcohol and looking back I realize my friends were more drinking buds then actual friends

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! - and congrats on giving up alcohol, that’s awesome. It can be a tough realization when you realize who’s a friend vs who’s only a drinking buddy.

I have the little sober curious voice inside and found your video very useful. I enjoy drink, I'm not overly alcoholic but definitely use it as an escape or a crutch. You really spoke to me.

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I’m so happy the video was useful for you! I can relate, I didn’t identify as an alcoholic but I knew my drinking wasn’t the healthiest coping mechanism for me either. Best of luck to you on your sober curious journey ☺️

Don’t feel weird. Feel empowered. It’s easy to follow the crowd and hard to pave your own way.

Alcohol is such a crappy drug glad I am sober now !

Very refreshing video! Just got on the path to sobriety (5 days) and you hit on every point that has been giving me anxiety or questioning my decision. Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work! 😁❤

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, congratulations for starting your sobriety journey! That’s very exciting! I’m so happy this video was helpful for you :)

Day 11……again! Congratulations to this woman for over 2 years! So proud of you!

Glad I stumbled over this video. I think it's so awesome that you're letting people know the benefits of an alcohol free lifestyle. We need more of this. ❤ Almost 5 months for me and I can personally say that the gift of sobriety is priceless. Happy, joyous, and free 💯

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And I completely agree. I love this alcohol free lifestyle. It’s so underrated 🧡 - Congrats on 5 months! ☺️

I’ve watched so many other videos and after a while just listening to the person makes me feel overwhelmed and make me want a drink even more but your video is calming I think you tone of voice just makes me feel calm about the idea of not drinking ! Thank you

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy this video had a calming effect for you! ☺️🧡

Thanks for sharing this part of your story, Chelsey, and congratulations on your AF journey so far! Self-care and self-love have become a crucial part of my AF journey too. Looking forward to checking out your other content :)

@chelseyarmfield

3 жыл бұрын

Awh, thank you Kate! And congrats to you too! I’m so happy you found this video. 💕

Thank you very much You really hit a lot of what I am feeling at the moment. I look forward to hearing more from you. Thank you for the wise and thoughtful advice!

@chelseyarmfield

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kelly! I’m so glad my video resonated with you, that’s so great to hear. Thank you for the kind words :) and I’ll be back to sharing more content in the next month or so!

My fav video of yours so far!

@chelseyarmfield

3 жыл бұрын

Awh, thanks Claire! :)

Thank you, I’m glad you are sharing your story and helpful tips! I live in an area where drinking is the norm and not drinking is abnormal. I agree 100% about having different beverage options. I have also been vocal to my friends that I have stopped drinking to avoid even being offered anything. Congratulations on 2 years sober in advance!

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Russell! I’m so glad you found this video helpful ☺️ - It can be hard to quit when you feel like you’re the “odd one out”, but I hope your friends support your decision. Proud of you for sticking to your commitment to not drink 👏

Hi Chelsey congratulations on your 2 years alcohol free I am 1year and 2 month sober after 22 years of drinking you are right some of your friends will not accept you being alcohol free but you just got to keep going and stay strong I struggle many years I am just taking it one day at a time I never felt better saving money and happier thanks for sharing your youtube channel GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 🙏

@chelseyarmfield

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Elijah! Appreciate the kind words! And congratulations to you on your sobriety journey as well, that’s awesome! ☺️

Going on 4 years! Great video super proud of you! 👏

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And congrats on 4 years, that’s awesome. ☺️

Chelsea, I needed your video today! 20 works sober, and first sober Christmas and New Year's Eve in the books. Thank you for sharing and have a very healthy and happy new year! 😊 💕

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

That’s incredible, Tiffany! ☺️ You should be so proud of yourself for making it 20 weeks! 👏- I’m happy this video was helpful to you! Happy new year to you too! 💕

@PraveenSrJ01

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations 🎊 on your success Tiffany!!

Great video, well done. Thanks Chelsey!

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So happy you found it helpful!

Hitting my three year mark this thanksgiving in just a few days 😊 I understand 100% everything you mentioned! Everything is more entertaining to me sober. Congratulations on your journey and keep it going one day at a time.

@LunaLlena37

Жыл бұрын

Probably why your video popped up on my feed lol

@chelseyarmfield

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ☺️ Congrats on being so close to 3 years!! That’s amazing 👏✨

You are not alone! I love you ❤️

@chelseyarmfield

3 жыл бұрын

Love you too!

I’ve been stuck for about 4-5 years in this terrible cycle. All I can hope is tomorrow is the first day of the rest of my real life. I need to do it for my kids and fiancé but most importantly myself

@chelseyarmfield

3 жыл бұрын

That’s tough, but I’m rooting for you! It can be difficult at first, but I promise you it’ll be worth it. And it gets a lot easier with time. Especially when you start seeing the new and improved version of yourself. Feels good to end the cycle.

I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing! 😊

@chelseyarmfield

3 жыл бұрын

Awh, I’m so happy to hear that! ☺️💛

Alcohol is the only drug you need to explain to others why you aren't doing it.

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

So true

@PatrickSierak

2 жыл бұрын

@@chelseyarmfield I didn't come up with that though. Got it from a book about alcohol called "The Naked Mind" had tons of punchlines like that was great.

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

@@PatrickSierak I’ll have to check it out sometime!

Such a great video! Thank you for sharing!

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Of course! So glad you liked it! :)

I can’t wait to celebrate my 2 years sober (I has only been about 4 months now)! 👑 congrats!!!!

@chelseyarmfield

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ☺️ and congrats on 4 months!! 🎉

Your hair is SO gorgeous!

@chelseyarmfield

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

Very useful. Thanks. The “firsts” concept was a good one.

@chelseyarmfield

Жыл бұрын

So happy you found this video useful. The “firsts” advice was handed down to me from someone else and it really helped me too. Helps you see the discomfort is temporary ☺️

New subscriber here! Thanks for the video,great information and tips. The best one for me is having alternative drinks or tea in my fridge so i can drink something other than alcohol. Thanks again and wishing you good luck on your channel and Journey 🙌

@chelseyarmfield

3 жыл бұрын

So happy you’ve subscribed and found the video helpful! And thank you for the kind words! I’ll be posting some more content in the next month or so :)

Good thoughts and advice, thank you. The benefits I've found are bold and obvious and are motivational. The biggest challenge I've found is the emotional part, dealing with PTSD. Working with a therapist and listening to podcasts like this of people dealing with similar challenges is helpful. Thanks for sharing your journey.

@chelseyarmfield

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment! I agree, the emotional component can be difficult with no option to “numb” anymore. Finding new and healthy coping skills isn’t always easy, but it does get easier with time as we adapt to the alcohol free lifestyle (thankfully). Therapy was hugely beneficial to me too.

@drobbins678

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for your response. I'm currently reading Atomic Habits by James Clear and trying to create new healthy habits to replace the numbing option. Best regards and Merry Christmas!@@chelseyarmfield

Same as me..I’ve had pain but we can get over it…Fizzy water is best,,

Fantastic info, Chelsey. Really appreciate the insight, plus, sharing some great tips around ‘how’ to deal with certain situations we face when giving up the poison! I’m only 21 days in, but find these videos really helpful. It’s all about community and knowing other people are out there, as you said. It’s nice to be actually feeling legitimate things again, instead of a feeling as an outcome, from a substance! A quick question, Did you find that your dreaming came back each night while sleeping, when you gave up?? Mine have, in a full on type of way. I’ve read it can correlate back to the REM sleep that I probably wasn’t getting while drinking. Anyway, thanks again 🙏 Simon

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

So happy the video was helpful to you! And congrats on 21 days! That’s awesome 👏 To answer your question about dreaming, I didn’t notice a big difference in my dreams. However, it does make a lot of sense that it could pertain to the REM cycles and drinking!

@MsSheilaC

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! Im not two weeks yet so these kinds of vids are motivating

Thanks for making this video, it has helped me I’m trying to quit drinking. Thank you

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Of course, I’m so glad it helped!

More energy, absolutely.

such a great video, thank you!

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you found it helpful!

One of the biggest changes is in the face and skin when I quit.

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! ✨ I love the sober glow that comes with it.

5 days sober! Reading, “Easy Way To Control Alcohol” by Allen Carr. Wish me luck!

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Best of luck to you 🙌

@russellbush6323

2 жыл бұрын

Great book All the best!

@russpeaknuckel9525

Жыл бұрын

How is it going for you ?

@kiwi8476

Жыл бұрын

@@russpeaknuckel9525 Life is great! Got my Cdl and out on the road! Making my financial life so much better and my mental health. I just now need to get off social media and well technology. Time to read his, Smart Phone, Dumb Phone book.

@russpeaknuckel9525

Жыл бұрын

@@kiwi8476 That's Great 👍 !

Yay, another sober girl youtuber! You remind me of Elena from Vampire diaries haha. Loved the vid x

@chelseyarmfield

3 жыл бұрын

Omg, whaattt, that’s such a nice compliment, thank you! :) I just subscribed to your channel too, excited to watch your vids. 💕

I'm going to a club tonight and it'll be my first time going sober. I'm 16 days alcohol-free, after the booze got a handle on me (pun semi intended) and I got a DUI. I realized there's no benefits to drinking, and though I'm happier sober, I'm still nervous to go clubbing. I am however, going to focus on dancing and learning to socialize without needing to be intoxicated. This video was a wonderful reminder that I got this, and helped ease my nerves. Thank you!

@chelseyarmfield

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on 16 days! 🎉 Learning to socialize without alcohol is a good skill to develop :) I tend to stick to drinks like Redbull in a club/ bar scenario and it seems to help! (It’s nice too, b/c once people have had a few drinks they forget all about whether you are drinking or not)

@jadey_wadey333

Жыл бұрын

@@chelseyarmfield thank you!! definitely noticed those things tonight, and honestly I had more fun and energy sober! Redbulls are a good move, it's nice to recall an entire night for once 🤣💛

@chelseyarmfield

Жыл бұрын

@@jadey_wadey333 Awh, yay! And you’ll feel even better in the morning ☺️✨no regrets haha

I don’t drink either. If people have a problem with that it doesn’t bother me at all. I just remove myself from their presence. I don’t need that toxic behavior near me.

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Well said 👏

@citygirl212

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not even about rather they drink or Not, it is the part where they don’t respect your boundaries not too drink

Thank you so much for sharing 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome ♥️🥰

Dunno how I found your video, but its refreshing to see people on the sober path! Its been 5 months since my break up with alcohol and it's been a wild ride. I fee llike a completely different person and I like the man I'm growing into now. I enjoyed your video and your channel kinda reminds me of mine haha. Its super dope to see people doing similar things on youtube! Keep it up =D

@chelseyarmfield

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 5 months! I love that your content is similar - It’s funny how when we quit drinking we start creating more, growing into our true selves, and sharing what matters most to us.

@TheBroccoliKnight

3 жыл бұрын

@@chelseyarmfield Yeah man its super crazy. I've got this little notepad on my phone where I've been jotting down topics I want to talk about and holy crap there's so many! I'm really trying to work on getting consistent with editing and uploading videos right now, but sometimes its hard to stay consistent

@chelseyarmfield

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBroccoliKnight oh for sure! Totally agree. I was posting weekly there for a few months and then I took a break. Excited to start creating again soon.

@TheBroccoliKnight

3 жыл бұрын

@@chelseyarmfield Thats really cool! I'm sure you'll post some good stuff. What have you been using to make and edit your videos? I've been doing mine with windows movie maker and everything I've been learning has been from scratch haha.

@chelseyarmfield

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBroccoliKnight nice! I’m just using Imovie, it came free on my laptop.

Nothing more powerful than that “little voice”. Congratulations!

@chelseyarmfield

Жыл бұрын

Right! I couldn’t agree more ☺️ and thank you!

If people bully you for not drinking it`s 100% of the time about their anxiety. If they are asking, then just say things as it is. that you feel like shit when you drink, and that you don`t like it. If they keep on then just say that you have nothing more to say about it. If they can`t handle that you dont drink over time. That is if they ask again and again, then it is 100% confrimed that they have a problem with THEY`RE own issues and anxiety. If it`s not a problem for you to answer questions then just keep on. If it is then it may be time to move on. A drinking budy is not the same as a real friend. They are not there for you when you need them. And there is no obligasjon for you to be there for them. Just let them go. Don`t judge them or give them the " speech" of why you don`t drink alcohol. They are simply feeling triggerd by the fact that you are having a great time beeing social and that you don`t need drugs to socialy interact with others. 98% of people have this anxiety and dont even realise it ( that`s why they always drink). Im even more social now that i don`t drink, before i had ALOT more anxiety. In my experience 98% of people are nice and mind their own business, some ask but they are just curious and come with compliments of my ability to withstand alcohol, drugs, sigarets etc. The reality is that i don`t envy them, and feel sorry for their addiction and social anxiety. I don`t tell them this, but if the kind who harass me about it comes along i just say " well can you write down on a paper alle the benefits you get from drinking???" i can write down the benefits in a whole fucking book about NOT drinking. Then they shut up.

@v380riMz

3 жыл бұрын

Just say that you're on steroids and you'll die when you drink alcohol lol

Good show everyone...Life is much better without, drugs, alcohol and tobacco...Program your mind...

Great for you . What a wonderful step you took . You are beautiful inside and out . God bless you ,

@chelseyarmfield

4 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you so much! That’s very kind of you to say 🤍

Bravo. Very inspiring

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear that - and thank you!

New Subbie !!! living sober myself

@chelseyarmfield

Жыл бұрын

I love that! 💕 Congrats on sober living✨

Wish my dad saw your video and subscribed to your channel! Hr really needs it

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe when he’s ready you can send it to him ♥️

After that first 2 weeks it’s easy. My opinion it’s the shock from your friends once they realize you are serious it’s all easy

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I agree that it does help once that initial shock wears off, and people around you just accept the lifestyle change. :)

Hi everyone! I haven’t been as active on KZread but I’m so happy to see this video has been helpful to so many! - in terms of alcohol free content, is there anything specific you’d like to see? 😊

@nicoliborchezki180

2 жыл бұрын

How bout people not liking people cause they don't drink booze

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

@@nicoliborchezki180 hi! just to clarify, a video about how some people won’t like you after you quit? Want to make sure I understood your comment correctly.

@nicoliborchezki180

2 жыл бұрын

@@chelseyarmfield just saying people won't be supportive sometimes when a person tries to better themself,some people have to leave bout everyone they know to succeed

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

@@nicoliborchezki180 oh, I gotcha! Yeah that’s so true, and a valid talking point. Great idea, thank you for the suggestion!

@nicoliborchezki180

2 жыл бұрын

@@chelseyarmfield fer sure:),yer welcome

Hangsiety lol great term. mine was soo bad

@chelseyarmfield

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Glad you liked it :) heard it somewhere and the term stuck with me forever... I do not miss that feeling 😅

Thank you 😊

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Of course 💛

Very nice video! Lots of helpful thoughts and ideas!

@chelseyarmfield

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So glad you found it helpful!

Congrats ❤👍

@chelseyarmfield

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

On day 32 of no alcohol. Whoop! Whoop! I have way more energy and I’m more present for my son. ❤

@chelseyarmfield

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on 32 days! I’m so glad you’re already feeling the benefits ☺️

I started drinking quite a bit in 2019, started has just relaxing and celebrating. N then to deal with anxiety, grief, loss, depression etc. I decided to reduced it in 2020 to 2022 but still having an issue. Every few weeks drinking.. not access or black out but enough to effect me. Im having a hard time quitting long term. I can go a few months but that's it. Its a habit I created and its taking time to stop. Don't blame yourself either because alcohol is highly addictive. Im not addicted physically, i think it was more of a mental support thing. Im at 8 days, i hope to go the distance this time.

@chelseyarmfield

Жыл бұрын

I can definitely relate to the mental habit of it all, I was very similar in that it was a crutch I used to deal with anxiety, life, etc.-congrats on 8 days alcohol free! 💗👏

Thank you!

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Of course! ☺️

I've been a binge drinker "weekends only" for 26 years and decided to give up alcohol for health reasons. When do the cravings start backing off, I've heard 90 days but not sure. I have good days and then there are days I think about drinking and can I do it. Like my brain is battling with itself.

@chelseyarmfield

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on quitting! I’d say it does get easier after 90 days, and then significantly easier after a year. I felt similar, you just need to work through the uncomfortable moments because it will be so worth it in the end.

Am 2 years in in 11 days .i could still smash a few pints some days but am now finding it slightly easier .had 2 pints of diet beer in the pub earlier

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 2 years 🙌

hi are you still alcohol free? i only drink once in a blue moon but i drink loads when i do an feel terrible for days then dont drink for weeks im thinkin i may aswell just quit for good x

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

I am! It’s been about 2 1/2 years alcohol free for me. - It was one of the best decisions I ever made, a challenge at first, but it was a great change for my life. I highly recommend it if you feel like it’s taking from your life more than adding to it. - Let me know if you have any Q’s about quitting. Happy to help!

all of those mocktails and 0 beers are a gateway to relapse

@chelseyarmfield

7 күн бұрын

Yes, it definitely depends on your relationship with alcohol though. I’ve mentioned in my videos before that these options are not safe for everyone. For me a mocktail or an NA beer at the occasional social event is no problem at all, but for someone who is maybe an addict it can be a slippery slope. Everyone should use discernment.

@richardzink6026

7 күн бұрын

@@chelseyarmfield have you tried kava drink?

Me to, knowing I AM given two months of life is fabulous concern, but knowing drunks out live perfectionist reminders who are very good thought wimps only empowered to abilities acceptance is a humorous life's. Some do die very Young by nothing but health being challenged and failed by beliefs being fake masters, of coarse what you eat and drink is dominant reports that in many theories that are defeated by fear who had to leave by thoughts power making it funny.

"Too little and too much wine. Give him none, he cannot find truth. Give him too much, the same." Blaise Pascal

@chelseyarmfield

3 жыл бұрын

In this case, “she decided to drink none and she is very happy with her decision.“ Chelsey Armfield

I tried many times - 20? 30? I don’t know - to quit. It took having a granddaughter, that I was responsible for caring for, to make me quit.

@chelseyarmfield

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you were able to find a way to break the cycle! Congrats!

@scottjackson163

Жыл бұрын

@@chelseyarmfield Thank you! It’s been exactly 1 year today since the last 🍺.

@chelseyarmfield

Жыл бұрын

@@scottjackson163 Wow! Happy 1 year! 🎉

@scottjackson163

Жыл бұрын

@@chelseyarmfield In earlier times, I would have celebrated with a drink. 😆

@chelseyarmfield

Жыл бұрын

@@scottjackson163 😂 I know what you mean

Fun fact. Kombucha can have alcohol in it. Up to 2%. So I wouldn’t necessarily recommend drinking it for anyone trying to get sober.

Armfield, C.

It's not so much "quitting" as it is "stopping".

did you go to aa meetings?

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Hi John! No, I actually did not. Not against them in any way but didn’t feel like it was ever necessary for me.

@johngantner9314

2 жыл бұрын

Good to no. I tried, but not for me

And

i prefer the term "alcohol free" to "sober" or sobriety. who wants to be "sober" ? other than "not being drunk" sober also means "solemn and serious" it has a negative connotation. i think we need a new word that equates being alcohol-free with being fun, happy, and energetic. "Sober" doesn't do it for me.

@chelseyarmfield

Жыл бұрын

I think that’s a great idea! 👏

73 days of no alcohol for me

I clicked on this video because I have happy hour every day. I'm willing to quit.

@hub252

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. God bless

Kambucha is alcohol

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

The type I would drink has less than 0.2% alcohol and not enough to make me feel anything at all. However, I respect that some people have a different view point, especially those in active recovery.

Congrats on your sobriety, n winning the genetic lotto

I have probably spilled more than she has drank. Don't think she drinks half a bottle of whiskey a day and 4 strong cans of cider most days and still goes to work every day. Oh how I wish I had her problems.

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

I drank plenty but I don’t think it’s a competition. It doesn’t sound like you want to quit is what I’m hearing. (I could be wrong though.) If you do quit one day, I think you’d be surprised how much it can change your life for the better.

Wow you don't drink? You must be boring and no fun? Lol just joking but thats what women generally tell me when I tell them I don't drink

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

That’s really unfortunate they can’t have fun without alcohol. I don’t see it that way at all.

"..is what sparked this KZread channel and brand im talking about"🙄...cute ,but I've been drinking longer then you've been alive😒

@chelseyarmfield

Жыл бұрын

Never too late to quit

The visual of "putting poison into my mouth" feels burned into my thinking when it comes to drinking - I've been practicing more and more of seeing it in all dimensions of poison this way. The funny part is our "social self" is still there and even amplified with all the greater sleep and exercise. The baseline social is raised and that outweighs the rest. The baseline life is raised, that outweighs the rest. Going sober and being around drunks reveals a great deal of what's beyond the illusion, what's behind the scenes, what's outside the Matrix in this drunken theatre. It really is like living in an alcohol Matrix that strips away freedoms. Use some tools to help - "Days Since" is a free app that keeps a satisfying counter down to the seconds of how long you've been sober and worked on other habits. Non-alcoholic beer might help some taper off withdrawal symptoms - alternatively real ginger soda or ginger tea might help with the gut and headache symptoms too. If it's been awhile since you've stopped drinking, expect to see physical changes each week (especially the 2 week mark) - these continue each month on along with some fascinating changes in the mind (especially around the 6-8 month mark). New clarity and thinking absolutely unforeseen in the early stages of going sober. A year is often something spiritual even for non-spiritual people, expanded curiosity on what life might all be about - religion or no religion - just a massive boost to curiosity and evocative empirical senses. Re-reading the same book before and after the journey will likely be an incredibly different level of insight - the 2nd read may surprise you! You might actually be able to finish in half the time. Some take a break but if your soul wants a new life, look forward to each new week of changes - through the ups and downs (the journey out of the alcohol Matrix, seeing and feeling that real sun and nature).

You're story is incredibly similar to mine. My father's death a year and a half ago opened pandoras box lol..

@chelseyarmfield

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry for your loss. And I hope the opening of Pandora’s box ends up leading you down a better path.

She's as cute as a button

Great video thank you for sharing!🙏

@chelseyarmfield

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! & no problem ☺️