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"The alcohol isn't the problem, it's this feeling inside of me." Could not be anymore accurate

@natalied3347

Жыл бұрын

It could actually be a lot more accurate. Alcohol IS the problem.

@pixelpond378

Жыл бұрын

​@@natalied3347 Except for many people, the misuse of alcohol is a result of problems that exist outside of drinking. It can be a coping mechanism and a symptom of a larger problem. People will get into issues with using alcohol to numb themselves, forget, express their emotions, to feel like themselves. For me, drinking became a way to feel my own emotions. My 'normal' without alcohol is feeling numb, suppressing my emotions, feeling a bit outside of my body, never truly being present. Those problems have nothing to do with drinking... but drinking is an easy out. I wouldn't say alcohol is the problem. The urge to abuse alcohol, for me, doesn't come from the alcohol itself but from those internal struggles.

@kimberlydelrey

Жыл бұрын

@@natalied3347 there are people who can drink responsibly and have the mental capacity to know when to stop. There are others who literally lack that ability. It’s more complicated than you think.

@natalied3347

Жыл бұрын

@kimberly within 90 seconds alcohol affects all systems and organs in your body and passes the blood brain barrier. It is a highly addictive substance - it's the most deadly and also the most socially acceptable. If you became addicted to alcohol, it did what it was designed to do. Most people who drink are attempting to control their drinking in some capacity. People who can drink one glass of something and have no desire to continue drinking are really the exception. The messaging that the responsibility should lay on the person drinking the alcohol is harmful. Big alcohol has had us believing this for too long and it needs to change. Alcohol also effects people differently - some people have a huge release of dopamine and some have very little, which will affect your desire to have another. It's more complicated than YOU think.

@natalied3347

Жыл бұрын

@J M Alcohol IS the problem. It is a highly addictive, legal substance that reaches all of the bodys organs within 90 seconds and passes the blood brain barrier, which is why it is so inticing and addictive. It is the most deadly substance and also the most socially acceptable. If you became addicted, alcohol did what it was designed to do. Alcoholism is progressive and insidious. It is true that our circumstances and experiences make us more or less susceptible to falling victim to the slippery slope of addiction, but having no desire to have "one more" is really the exception. Most people struggle to moderate their alcohol use and don't quit until they decide the consequences are too grave for them to bear. The messaging that we are the problem and its got nothing to do with alcohol is SO harmful, and it needs to change. It will change - more of us are coming out and saying this, and big alcohol is going to have some 'splaining to do - you just wait.

Alcohol is one of the scariest addictions because of how accessible and pushed it is in mainstream society

@anr8507

Жыл бұрын

Yes its scary , specially here in Belgium we have a lot of sales during all year long we can find a bottle of Prosecco for just 6 euros and a Sauvignon blanc for just 3 euros it's very cheap and accessible

@LittledivaK

Жыл бұрын

And if you say you dont drink people think your weird

@sarahgolden2948

Жыл бұрын

@@anr8507 i live in Belgium too and you’re so right ! The worst part is that is sooo cultural that people start so young not only by consuming alcohol but by being totally drunk …. 😢

@mandoholikerin

Жыл бұрын

i am a social worker, working with addicts and let me say in these days most people we treat are alcohol addicts. some people really be like addicts for years without even really noticing it. mostly really young people..

@rubamobarkey8179

Жыл бұрын

@@anr8507 I moved from Israel to Germany and it's insane how much people drink here and its really considered to be normal.

It's crazy how you don't know what's going on in someone's life, because they seem so put together on the outside. Lucy was always my favourite actor on PLL.

@Kels42

Жыл бұрын

Same. I literally named my daughter after her

@MsTinkerbelle87

Жыл бұрын

Imagine all of the functioning alcoholics there are in Hollyweird?

@ellielane730

Жыл бұрын

@@MsTinkerbelle87 now that's a scary thought

@wandering4786

Жыл бұрын

Anybody that thinks they know a celebrity on a personal level is stupid anyways.

@Andrew-pv8oz

Жыл бұрын

I assume everyone has problems

I’ve been sober for 1,802 days now

@holap602

Жыл бұрын

So happy for you . Keep on🥰🥰🥰

@TheDiaryOfACEO

Жыл бұрын

👏

@alessandrajackson3768

Жыл бұрын

@@Holyinspirit for me specifically, counting the days help me stays away from it

@alessandrajackson3768

Жыл бұрын

@@holap602 thank you ☺️

@alessandrajackson3768

Жыл бұрын

@@TheDiaryOfACEO thank you so much

This gives me more motivation to get sober. 27 years old and a daily binge drinker every night for the past year. Got three days sober this past week and went back to drinking. Started sobriety again today. 🙏🙏 And if I relapse I know there is another tomorrow and I will keep on chucking forward. I will update you all soon. 💜

@thepositivepregnancyjourne2462

Жыл бұрын

You are in my prayers sister 🙏

@Nadsow

Жыл бұрын

@@thepositivepregnancyjourne2462 Thank you!! I appreciate it. I just can’t believe I let myself get this far. 😞 I believe in myself, I can do this. 🙏🙏

@trinity8756

Жыл бұрын

You got this. Keep the faith, my love. Just keep going at it and stay compassionate for yourself if you start again, it’s an ongoing process and as long as you don’t give up you’ll reach your goal ❤️

@runner4life551

Жыл бұрын

I believe in you!

@Halfsteppin1

Жыл бұрын

❤

Her story is more relatable than any other celebrity that’s talked about getting sober. I 1000% get how she felt when she said that getting so drunk to the point that felt like it was the real her; less shy, more outgoing, and all around enjoyable to be around. I’ve never heard anyone say that out loud!! I had to walk away from some people in my circle to realize that they weren’t rooting for me, the real me, they were rooting for someone that had no idea what was going on half of the time

"The alcohol isn't the problem, it's this feeling inside of me". THIS is so important. Most, if not all of addicts begin their habit to cover up or escape something. Usually something painful or traumatizing. I believe this is the aspect that we always miss when it comes to getting people help or getting them to rehab. Without therapy and a deep dive into someone's past and psyche; sobriety will often be elusive, if not impossible.

@vanysachterbahnfahrt

Жыл бұрын

But this is not true. Alcohol is the problem AND the feeling inside and that you run away from it. There are also mental stable ppl who get alcoholics and alcohol makes all of their problems. Because it is a poison it is a drug and it can get INTO ANYBODYS system in the wrong way. Everyone can become a victim oft it. So yeah it is the not Adressed feelings inside but ALSO the alcohol!

@nicolenoemi7869

Жыл бұрын

@@vanysachterbahnfahrt You start your sentence with "But this is not true..." and then leave a comment in which you want us to take something from what you've said. I don't understand people like you. What you have to say is valid and what others have to say isn't true, your experiences are the only ones that exist and others experiences are invalid?

@mirandataylor6385

Жыл бұрын

@@vanysachterbahnfahrt How is alcohol the problem when others don’t have the same relationship with alcohol?

@sarahr5513

Жыл бұрын

Very true 😢 My brother is a fentanyl addict and this breaks my heart 💔 But also gives me hope knowing that recovery is possible.

@TomBreezy1

5 ай бұрын

Alcohol isn't the problem. That's like saying the blade is the problem if you're a cutter. Its a neutral object@@vanysachterbahnfahrt

I love when celebs talk about their struggles with addiction because there's such a myth and stigma around addiction affecting only poor/average people. Addiction happens in all walks of life, to all kinds of people, and it doesn't discriminate. Really glad to see that Lucy is in recovery. She's such a smart, sweet, and talented woman and deserves sobriety.

It’s so different when you’re a binge drinker because the amount of times people will say “well you’re not waking up and drinking so you’re not alcoholic” is wild and enabling. Even if you only do it once a week, if it’s ruining your life and you’re not in control it’s still addiction. If you’re doing it to numb out, it’s still addiction. It’s not normal to only be able to cope with difficult things by excessive drinking. I look back now and think about how my first thought was always “I need a drink” when things got tough and it’s so clear to me. But it took a long long time

@miranaestephan247

Жыл бұрын

If I drink daily and I need alcohol to cool off why does that make me an alcoholic?

@iAmLoVeDjEsSi

Жыл бұрын

@@miranaestephan247 exactly the word alcoholic is overused and I’m glad to see this podcast didn’t dwell on those topics of labels and “standard AA”

@Daydreamerr13

Жыл бұрын

Spot on….. !!!

@jillmayer9501

Жыл бұрын

This. I think we assume alcoholics are unemployed and absolute messes of human beings. Personally I have rules around it - I only allow myself to drink at night between certain hours and usually alone. So that I can maintain my job and some semblance of a life. It doesn't mean I don't feel like absolute garbage all the time. I've managed to hide my drinking from literally everyone in my life. My brother drinks a lot and the other day in conversation about it my own mother said to me "yeah but you're not an alcoholic" - when I've literally put a pint of alcohol away in her home and had conversations with her while doing so. I sometimes wonder if I'm that good at hiding it (and honestly I'm pathetically proud of that) or if no one wants to deal with me.

@vickimaccallumvlogs

Жыл бұрын

@@miranaestephan247 well.. that’s something to discuss with a professional not a stranger. My question to you would be: what would happen if it was a non-alcoholic drink? Would you still feel the same afterwards? There’s really not much point in getting angry about my comment; alcohol is addictive, it’s science.

I went to the doctor last week and told my doctor (a new doctor I'd never met before) that I was an alcoholic. The only other person who knows is my best friend. So I suppose I am high functioning - putting away a pint of vodka at night. She was shocked I'd never been hospitalized or arrested in relation to drinking. I started to cry a bit when she asked more questions - so she put her hand on my shoulder and told me it took a lot of courage to do this. I'm not sober yet - looking for a program that isn't based in religion and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I really hope I make it.

@planetbinz

Жыл бұрын

The first step is realizing it has become a problem for you!! You've gotten this and I will be rooting for you from a far!!

@MelissasOnABudget

Жыл бұрын

AA. You can choose your own conception of a Higher Power. Don't get hung up on the "God" word.

@Sufferingsassafrass

Жыл бұрын

@@MelissasOnABudget it’s still extremely annoying and off-putting in the meetings. AA didn’t work for me for this reason. It’s just not that easy to deflect the religious bs.

@Sufferingsassafrass

Жыл бұрын

Jill, look up Smart Recovery meetings in your area. Free and not religious! They’re online too. 😊 You can do it 🎉

@evelynsandeen6429

Жыл бұрын

try Rational Recovery. Self-help groups based in cognitive-behavioral therapy principles.

I love how she explains people think you just want to party, but in reality it's not the partying that is the problem. I understand that feeling of "how far can I go? I wanna feel more" but then waking up with hangovers is a wonderful reminder of all the internal, emotional pain that festers.

@dmgo

Жыл бұрын

Wow …

I have never heard someone speak about alcohol in such a way that is so similar to my own experience. Thank you for being open about this, Lucy, and congrats on your sobriety!

You can just hear the 12 steps and therapy when she talks about it. Absolutely love this. Happy for her and hope this can help others

@iAmLoVeDjEsSi

Жыл бұрын

😂😂 ya it was definitely the 12 steps and therapy that did it

3 years sober April 25 I'm proud to be here well done every one who has decided to stop and get help x

@melijxx

Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Congrats!

@Morgan-mq7ck

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on that amazing feat. It’s not easy. Your strength is wild! ❤

I've always liked Lucy Hale. She's so genuine and smart. She easily could have become such an egomaniac and that never happened.

I’m 27, eat super healthy, I work out, trying to lead a lifestyle full of growth. Been an alcoholic since I was 19, hit insane rock bottoms multiple times. Even though I’m healthy and all that I still occasionally drink and my life is ruined for days from the aftermath from how extremely hard I’ll drink. Then I get up and tell myself it’s not as bad as it used to be, I live “healthy” and I only drink occasionally. No. I still know I’m an alcoholic even if it’s now just “once in awhile” and I know I need to stop forever, for good, but it is extremely hard to give up completely, no matter how much it has ruined me or hurt myself and others, it still is a hard journey. Loved hearing this vulnerability from her.

@oliver556

Жыл бұрын

I'm 33 and this sounded a lot like me at your age. Try reading some quit lit. I highly recommend Alcohol Explained by William Porter. That book was 100% a turning point for me. One of those books that kind of lifts the veil of nonsense/lies we are told about alcohol and tells you why in a very succinct, logical and powerful way.

@Super123ps

Жыл бұрын

Angijac18. I have a similar habit to you. 99% of the time I am healthy. I sleep well , exercise lots and my diet is good. However , from time to time , I have a massive blow out. I drink for many hours and binge on heavy spirits. I have done this for years. After my binge .. It ruins me for days. It also causes me to make poor decisions and it affects the people closest to me in a very negative way. I am 40 now. My liver doesn’t feel right , every time I drink I cry and the hangovers are terrible. You are young .. get out of this nasty habit if u can. Trust me .. your 40 yr old self in the future will thank u. Take care.

@tomtodo834

Жыл бұрын

Have you tried a 12 step programme?

@Nadsow

Жыл бұрын

27 as well. But I've been a raging alcoholic for well over a year now. My body and mind is so over it. I got three days sober this past week and started up again.

@Super123ps

Жыл бұрын

@@Nadsow Keep going. You can do this !

Recently for the fist time told my therapist that I think I’m drinking too much, at least twice a week and usually drink “too many” I can’t never just have 1-2 drinks and be satisfied. He said it’s the beginning of an addiction, I was shocked, hopefully this can take me on a sober path.

@s.stevens4520

Жыл бұрын

It sounds fine to me tbh

@TellMeThatYouLov3Me

Жыл бұрын

@@s.stevens4520 not if they can never be satisfied it isn’t!

@steff6146

Жыл бұрын

@@s.stevens4520 Nope! This is the start of an addiction, and I think it's important to focus on prevention before it becomes really really difficult to stop. If at least 2 episodes of binge-drinking per week sounds normal to you or similar to your intake, pls consider talking to someone too

@mochimochi7669

Жыл бұрын

@@steff6146 this is how my addiction started. I was drinking by 15 (with friends, got grounded lol) but not technically allowed by my mom until 17. She let me drink wine coolers or beer when we had family and friends come over so long as she was there. At first, it was only on those occasions so maybe once or twice a month. By 21 when I could finally buy my own, all bets were off. By 25 I had spiraled into a hole I thought I’d never climb out of. It sneaks up on you.. almost 30 and sober, thank God. Edit: I got married and moved out by 18 but still would go drink at the get togethers.

@pleiades.puppets

Жыл бұрын

@@s.stevens4520 alcoholism is progressive, unfortunately. I was a binge drinker for many years, but that morphed into more frequent binging which eventually led to full blown addiction. It happened over a period of 15 years. Good luck Mariam, even if you're not an addict but can't seem to stop when you do drink, your therapist may be right in helping you to identify a problem (or potential problem) now. Some people can have a drink and walk away from it and never think about it. I wish I had been one of those people.

With how together she has always seemed, I’d never have guessed it. I am so glad she dealt with this and chose to share her story. She will help so many people as well as herself!

Omg I started at 20 and it took me until 33 as well. That’s crazy. I have 26 months sober

6 years sober this month! 🥳 I relate so much to when Lucy talks about black out drinking- it is terrifying and my last black out incident was the defining moment for me, it finally made me realise that I scared myself when I drank.

@harpergrace5846

Жыл бұрын

6 years is so great

As someone currently struggling with alcohol addiction, it's so refreshing to hear about Lucy's experience with becoming sober and how she had to go through a particular journey to get there. Addiction really is about way more than just being a "party girl" or “loving the booze." There's a lot of internal shit and shame that we're attempting to find a solution to, and it's the most vicious cycle a human can be in. Very much hoping to get to a year sober someday!

@margheritab8987

Жыл бұрын

You can do it! ❤

@runner4life551

Жыл бұрын

@@margheritab8987 thank you! Three days sober so far, hopefully this time will stick!

@margheritab8987

Жыл бұрын

@@runner4life551 You already know, it’s not the solution, so you know it all. 🤗

@makenamucai104

Жыл бұрын

I’m telling you God sees you and understands what you’re going through. I’m praying that you will continue to preserve through getting sober. Just know the Lord is on your side ❤ Not trying to force my beliefs just felt called to tell you that 😁

@gianninabriceno9354

Жыл бұрын

Girl you’ll go have many more than just one year!!

I didn't have a drinking problem but I did have an addiction to pain pills. It is the worst thing a human body can go through. I have been sober now for 11 years and never have I ever felt better there is absolutely no thought of ever taking a pill again. I nearly lost my husband and 3 daughters but luckily they ALL stood by me and helped day by day. Good luck to anyone trying to get clean and sober. It is so hard but when you do come out the other side it is SO INCREDIBLY worth it💞💞

I watched PLL I never would have guessed this. She really did a good job of keeping it under wraps for the show. I’m so happy for her though. I’m happy she found whatever it took to help her get sober.

How Lucy described the way drinking made her feel, is exactly how I use to feel drinking. I thought it made me more outgoing, less in my head, more bold, more fun. I felt I needed it to be my “true self” socially. I never heard anyone ever say that! I also have ADHD so my mind is always going 100 miles per hour. Overthinking is a natural thing for me, so alcohol being a downer, calmed my brain. I’ve had so many times where I’d blackout and not remember anything! It was terrifying, and embarrassing. I sometimes would literally crave alcohol, but never really seen it as having an addiction because I didn’t drink everyday. I think that was just my denial, because when I’d drink, I couldn’t ever in moderation. It was like I had no control over it, that was the problem I over looked for so long. I’ve stopped drinking now completely, even socially and have never felt better. I found healthy ways to help with my ADHD and now I feel so in tune with myself, clear minded, present and no longer craving alcohol. I actually am repulsed by it when I pass it in the stores, I’ve come a long way! I started drinking at the young age of 13 years old and now in my late 20s I feel more free than ever. True joy, No alcohol needed. Only Jesus, prayer, facing my traumas and insecurities head on, and learning self love. 💗 but truly the biggest thing was giving it over to God, and asking him to take the desire away completely. He did just that 🙏🏼 You can have addiction even drinking socially, that’s so overlooked now in todays society. That was me, and I never thought of it that way. But now looking back, I defiantly see it. Much love. ❤it’s not easy to admit.

@MirandaM450

Жыл бұрын

Amen to this. This was also me, had my last drink almost 4 years ago. I also started drinking very young at 14, I think as you get older you try and keep that carefree mentality and alcohol did that temporarily. Happy to say that’s no longer who I am or what I need to have fun. Thank the Lord everyday for blessing me with my kids and showing me what life was really about and giving me that strength through him to give that part of me away. Proud of you Kayla!

@BruhItsKayluh

Жыл бұрын

@@MirandaM450 Aw thank you so much Miranda! 💗 amen. I’m proud of you to! I’m glad the Lord helped you overcome it, he’s the only one that can do it in such a way. 🙏🏼 life is so much more than that I agree! I have my 2 beautiful boys and amazing husband and life is truly great. It’s amazing how when we trust in God, how he can move in our lives. Blessings to you. Have a great day! ☺️

@thaiholiday

Жыл бұрын

Im also ADHD and when she said one drink quiets the mind and she wants more, I really wondered if she has a wee bit of adhd as well. Regardless, super insightful video and I loved it.

10 years sober this April. Baffles me how alcohol is legal or so easily purchased. It’s a hard core drug.

As someone who has struggled with addiction and have a lot of people in my life trying to escape addiction, the escapism is what really pulls you in to start with. This is easily one of the best interviews I’ve seen about addiction.

@arianaorellana8650

Жыл бұрын

reminds me about scapism song by RAYE that talks about this

My best friend of 14ish years just passed away from alcohol addiction (blood too thin, destroyed his liver). Please get help if you are at this point. Thank you Lucy for talking about this. 💜💜

@releasetoreceive

Жыл бұрын

How old were they if you don’t mind me asking?

@CaitlynNoel67

Жыл бұрын

@@releasetoreceive 28 😭😭

@releasetoreceive

Жыл бұрын

@@CaitlynNoel67 that’s how old I am! I’m so sorry for your loss :( sending my love to you!! The reason I asked was because I am going through a breakup. He broke up with me after 6 years… he always had a drinking issue but a few not he before the breakup his alcoholism got to the next level. He was drinking from sun up, to sun down, in the car, all day every day. Also smoked spliffs all day. Whenever I tried to help him and be the better influence he would shut me down. Claimed he loved drinking too much and that he doesn’t have a problem. He most definitely has health issues from it I bet due to he’s been drinking and smoking from a very early age. He just turned 30. I’m worried about him. I joked about doing an intervention for him with his family, he said if I did he would leave. Then a few weeks later, he broke up with me. Not sure if the two relate to the reason- but I saw him become someone I didn’t recognize. Soulless. Didn’t smile or laugh anymore, didn’t love anymore, no emotions or feelings, no sympathy. Cold. This is not who he is, I can’t help but to link it to his alcoholism. It breaks my heart. I don’t want him to end up dying from it. Curious if you had any input? I guess we can try all we want to help someone- but if they don’t want to help, no matter how hard we try it won’t be enough. Instead push us away from them it seems… makes me sad how this substance has such a hold on people.

@CaitlynNoel67

Жыл бұрын

@Allie Hart I'm so sorry he has turned like that for you. My best friend turned to drinking to fill the void he had, his stemmed from abuse and being bribed alcohol to keep quiet at a young age, he started drinking at like 10 😭 so his was 17-18 years of constant abuse with very few times of sobriety. It's hard to imagine, but even still... I'm sorry for what you are going through. They won't get help until they see they need help. My best friend didn't stop drinking until 2 weeks before he passed, even with liver failure, even with the doctors telling him he only had months, he didn't stop. 🥺🥺

@releasetoreceive

Жыл бұрын

@@CaitlynNoel67 maybe he felt, why stop if I only have weeks to live? My now ex said he would be fine if he died tomorrow. Such sad words to hear. I wish he didn’t push me away… I want to reach out and tell him I care and want to see him get better. Although I’m not sure that would make a difference at all.

3 min into this and already crying. I have been sober for only 2 weeks, some moments it's so hard to say no to myself. I hope to have the strength to continue to say no to myself, but till then I'm trying to stay out of parties, because it's so hard. yeah, been blackout drinking since 14, now I'm almost 25 and understood I need to change things, it affects my mental health so much. It's no easy to do this alone, so videos like this where people share their story helps. been trying to stay sober since 17, failed a lot of times, so I hope this time is going to be a long one.

This is refreshing and thank you for being vulnerable Lucy. Slightly different story for me...but in the same addiction vein...it was gambling for me. The ability for an addiction to take over your life is simply an understatement. Family has helped me with this but the shame and embarrassment that accompanies it is nauseating. I'm telling everyone out there who struggles with ANY form of addiction...I see you..I hear you and you matter. Ps I love Lucy especially as Aria in Pretty Little Liars. Looove 💜💜💜💜💜💟💟💟💟💟💟🙏

@mochimochi7669

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comment. I have watched so many shows about addictions and seen firsthand what it can do in my own life. They all usually stem from some sort of trauma or pain. My 600 pound life and intervention are two shows about different addictions, but I see very similar stories about their traumas. I also quit my addiction, alcohol, about 5 years ago. I’m glad you seem to be doing better based on your comment. I wish you all the best.

This was such an insightful discussion on a really challenging and difficult topic

You are not alone on this ms. Hale. I was addicted to hard liquor & horse tranquilizers for a long time. Took getting married to quit. Been sober for 20+ years now. I'm a former addict now. I am very proud of you. Brighter days ahead my dear. 👍🥰

This is a beautiful way to speak on the hardest thing for a lot of people. I too have struggled. It sucks!

It’s crazy we are conditioned to think that beneath beauty you can’t find pain and suffering. To think that such a talented young actress like her had to drink to feel contented is mind boggling. Kudos to you lady ❤

This resonated with me so deeply and it touches me to see how many others it resonated with too. December marked three years since I last drank. Love and strength to every person out there who is touched by this, who feels every word she's saying. ❤

I have always adored her as a person and thought she was such a humble and sweet person, I am so glad she’s done this for herself it is definitely a difficult road but so worth it in the end. So proud of what an amazing person she proves to be ❤

This is insane bc I am currently going thru this and I totally can relate. I needed to hear this as well as I’m sure others did. Thank you Lucy❤️🙏🏽

this isn’t a subject that i can particularly relate to, but she’s being so open and vulnerable that just makes it feel so relatable. you go, Lucy ❤

wouldn’t normally sit and watch a video like this but i loved the realness of this, say through the whole thing. so proud of lucy hale!

Can't believe I've heard someone else articulate everything I have gone through with alcohol and their thoughts on it. In a way it is comforting and validating the decision to fully quit alcohol. I thank her so much for opening up and for this entire conversation.

@juliannfloress3490

Жыл бұрын

Im glad you're OK now..

Wow I’m so glad she came out and spoke about this so proud of her ❤

100% relate to this. Thanks for being so open Lucy!

So happy for her ❤ I had no idea, so much respect

Wow, beautifully articulated. Wish her the very best... grateful for her words & example.

“ I DESERVE MORE” this mantra in this case sticks so heavily with me

Omg what a lovely and honest women. I am so proud of her and proud of telling her story to the world!!! Wow I love you Lucy!! Thanks for sharing angel ❤️

YOU GO GIRL! Wow. Truly a queen. And for anyone suffering in any way I’m sending my love and light.

I’ve known about Lucy Hale since she was on American Juniors as a little girl (I replayed her performing Blondie’s Call Me so many times). I didn’t hear about her again for years until PLL and was thrilled that she found success in her career even though I wasn’t a fan of a show. But I had no idea that she was going through an addiction all the while. 😔 So glad she’s where she needs to be now.

Can totally relate. I'm not an alcoholic but definitely have a drinking problem... drinking quiets my mind and makes me feel light and happy. Which sucks

I love this girl thanks for sharing something personal like this with everyone

I got seven years sober last August and I’m hopeful to make it to eight years, just a bit at a time tho. 🎉

This is so relatable! I feel like she’s telling my exact story word for word. Wow. Breathe-taking. Thank you so much both of you. I’ve been sober a month and am planning to stay in this happy place. ❤

I relate so much! Wow! Way to go Lucy!

Wish I could have a conversation with her. Literally my life.

Lucy is so deep as a person! I would love to see her in more movies and TV shows, especially serious ones

I'm nearly done for a year (April 1) so I know how hard it is. So I applaud Lucy for this.

Always thought she was intelligent. This supported my feeling. Bravo to her being very honest. People in AA can be very blunt and brutally honest. Also he’s a good interviewer. It was more like a convo/discussion about addiction.

For me it’s shopping and eating. At some point I have to deal with the underlying issues driving this need, this desire to spend money or eat beyond fullness or eat every moment of the day. It hasn’t gotten to a point where it’s impacted my life but I know it has a hold on me and I need to let it go somehow.

I hate that after she posted her one year sober on Instagram people are asking her for interviews and I hope she didn’t feel the need to share her story, a year sober is great but not a long time when it’s been a problem since you were 14, I hope she stays clean after coming out about this and I hope she takes care of herself

Thank you Lucy for sharing.

Thank you for letting her talk

One of the best interviews I’ve ever seen

Thank you so much Lucy!!! Your words mean so much!❤❤❤

This video is incredible and so eye opening. I have even more love for Lucy after watching. Thank you for your honesty and taking the power away from addiction. It is so taboo, which hurts everyone.

Watching this video reminds me so much of my ex-husband. It took us 5 years living together to finally recognize that he was addicted to alcohol, 3 of those years doing couple therapy. Yes binge drinking is not typically seen as addiction. Mostly when it’s a young man just trying to “have some fun on the weekends…”. Our relationship did not survive that addiction and all the heartbreak, lies and abuse that comes with it, but I wish him the best and I really hope that one day he finds what’s inside him that makes him go that route and not being able to stop. This shit destroys lives and not only the lives of those who have the addiction but also the ones around them. I know that I’ll forever be scarred and afraid of even normal drinkers. Happy for Lucy. 💛

i relate so much to everything she says. I am 32 now trying to get sober for 3 years. this video gave me new hope and motivation. thank you for sharing.

Have always loved Lucy! So happy she's doing well 💙.

Really brought tears to my eyes…

wow! so spot on i have been struggling with alcool its new for me and listining to Lucy speak about this just help me so much more in understanding whats happening with myself! thank you all for being lights in this world sharing ur experience and showing me its possible to change and thriiive! with much peace n love😇🌍🌞🌈❤️✊🏿✨

I appreciate this. Alcoholism is RAMPANT in my family and I have to keep such a close eye on it. I love wine, but have to be immensely cautious. After a divorce last year I drank much more than I knew I should be because I was miserable and running away. I did the same thing 15 years ago when my father attempted suicide. I came to realize that beating myself up about going overboard doesn't mean progress. If I cannot enjoy a glass of wine with a dinner and stop there, then I don't get to have wine, period. Everyone is different.

I don't like to drink i don't like the taste of alcohol but i love the feeling after drinking. I'm more confident and open with people, i don't have anxiety i'm happy i feel like i can do everything when i'm drunk

HOLY SHIT. The way she speaks about her addiction in relation to her family, friends, carreer, and herself is a really big fuckin deal. Props to her.

I adore you Lucy!! Thank you for being so open and honest. You are correct with everything that you’re saying here and I applaud you

When we are in our addictions we think we can set rules for ourselves (I won’t drink around this person I wont put my self in that situation I won’t- whatever it is) and be fine. But addiction doesn’t follow rules. And that’s what got ME sober twice. I was a solo binge drinker for a long time and always told myself I just won’t drink that much around other people. Broke that rule at my college graduation party. That realization of that broken rule got me sober for a few months in 2021. Then I ramped back up in 2022 and my next rule was don’t do this at mom’s. May 31st 2022 something snapped and I broke THAT rule. Been sober since. Almost a year sober now. And I’m like Lucy explained I would try to moderately do it and it would get out of hand and I learned to just say away from it.

It really does take time. 🖤 I used alcohol as a mask for years, and almost died multiple times. Also a binge drinker, I'd leave mid conversation to throw up, and come back with another bottle like that's why I left in the first place. It took a sink being ripped off the wall, and flooding a bathroom to finally acknowledge I had a problem.

Thank you for sharing your truth. ❤️

I love love love this!! Wow Lucy thank you!! I’m a sober binge alcoholic and wow what a scary experience that is, thank you for sharing her story!! So inspiring!! ❤❤️❤️

This woman is literally speaking my exact story (down to the language I would use, the “past two drinks,”) and whew! Thank you SO much Lucy for choosing a different way AND talking about your journey because it encourages people like me who are on that path of getting sober; it de-stigmatizes why people like me just can’t drink! A hard decision to make, but thanks.

Very proud of you Lucy. ❤

So well spoken 🙏

Thank you for sharing Lucy. Inspiring.

Thanks, and thanks for opening with “it takes time”

i see so much of myself in her and it gives me hope and reminds me i’m not a shitty person and i am not my habits

I just heard this amazing quote for recovering alcoholics to explain their situation to people offering/ pushing a drink on them, “I’m allergic to alcohol and I will break out in handcuffs” 😂😂

Thanks for making more aware

This is so raw, love it

Thanks for sharing.

Lucy is the best! Bravo for having dared to speak about this subject. You can be proud of you because you will help a lot of people and to make things progress.

You're not alone, girl. Same age. Similar struggle since 20. Hang in there.

You didn't need the alcohol, you are amazing and perfect in truth!!! Omg! 🥺💜

she's so real for this

Our sober dates are very close! Dec 25th, 2021 for me. Unfortunately it took me until I was 43... One day at a time.

I told myself the same thing when smoking weed. I realized i had a problem when i said that and quit. It was very hard the rage i had for like 2 weeks.

I needed to see this. I'm about to be 31, been struggling since I was about 22. I know im killing myself by keeping this up. But I haven't figured out a way to stop. I moved back home from Washington to be around family. I thought they could help but it hasn't. I've asked to be put in a facility. But unless I do it on my own, I won't get the help I need...yet I'm failing at it everyday. Anyways. I'm so glad I could watch Lucy express herself and her story because I'm noticing a lot of similarities. Gives me some hope Pray for me yall, I'm trying to figure out my purpose and why I am still on this earth. Take care

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i believe in you so much and you’ve come a long way. you will get sober someday, dont stop believing in yourself

I love Lucy , you're so brave and honest. I love that. You are amazing and so inspiring. Keep at it.

I like the mind quietening effects of alcohol. A lot.

Wow she’s brave, strong and inspiring ❤

Very interesting! I don't really drink sometimes with Christmas but I do have a sugar addiction that I'm trying to curb

Wow we are so much alike! Drinking patterns etc are the same. I'm 33 I was struggling for 10 years I am over a year sober as well thanks to AA congratulations we do recover.

Wow! Definitely felt this holy shit.