Thank you for this video! I'm a hardcore binge drinker of 23 years. I not just talking normal drinking. Im talking pounding beer after beer sometimes 20-25. Slamming them in seconds. I've lost a few friends over the years from heart attacks and one from a horrible battle with brain cancer. All of them younger than me. Freaked the hell out of me. I'm 20 days sober for the first time EVER in two decades. Went to the doctor. Got some good blood work but I have fatty liver which isn't too late to fix. Like you, I feel so much better, more confident and well rested. To be honest, I'd still be drinking if it wasn't bad for me. Some of the most fun I ever had in my life! I've become more irritated at work but everyone says im still the same. Keep on rockin Karolina!!

@KarolinaBaltulyte

27 күн бұрын

Thank you! And thank you for sharing your story. Of course, that would be a big lie to say that drinking is not fun! But it can go quickly out of control. And unfortunately it’s harmful to our bodies. But you’ll see, the irritation slowly goes away. I didn’t see so much positive change in the first couple of months. Only about after a half year, I was wow, my body and mind feel like new. I’m really glad your liver can be fixed, you’ve made a great decision and you’ll see how your body will reward you!

@jonjimihendrix

26 күн бұрын

Keep going man. It’s hard but totally possible. I promise a better life is ahead.

@jefffeathers9116

26 күн бұрын

The good things add up! Well being is realized by small steps, but its NO small thing

@robd9863

15 күн бұрын

How's it going?

@GnarlyCapybara

8 күн бұрын

Same, drank for 21 yrs, literally every single day 20-30 beers. Got pancreatitis once, stopped for 1.5 yrs, then relapsed and got pancreatitis again. Been sober now again for 1.5 yrs and for good now. Both times had audio/visual hallucinations, torn my IV's out at the hospital and started walking home.

I quit drinking alcohol 3 years now never felt better,never need it....keep it going

Im sober 3 years now and i have good and bad days. I assumed my whole life would fall into place when i stopped drinking, but guess what it didn't lol. However, i will never drink again, i can't even imagine the thoughts of it. I am lonely as i have lost a lot of so called friends but i have made some new friends and fell in love. I still have a long way to go dealing with issues from my past but to anyone thinking of quitting it saved my life. I was a few weeks away from death and i didn't care, i dont want to die now. Best of luck everyone, God bless xx

I never enjoyed drinking the way most people do , so I stopped alltogether 39 years ago. I am glad this young woman has finally broken the habit!

I stopped drinking 1 month ago. I feel better already. Thank you for sharing. Very inspirational!

In the AA book, it says a true alcoholic has lost the ability to drink normally. That means no going back to the days of having 1-2 drinks with dinner. Of course everyone has to decide that for themselves. I haven’t had a drink in 8 months. I know if I try to have just one, it’ll spiral out of control again. I have a lot to lose. Thanks for sharing your experience. Same as you I drank because I was shy 🙈

@KarolinaBaltulyte

16 күн бұрын

Great job, 8 months ! 👏👏👏 thank you for a great reminder. I really have to accept that 1-2 drinks with a meal might never work. I believe that, that’s why I don’t dare to do it I think

@snu3877

4 күн бұрын

William Porter in his book Alcohol Explained really made me realize that heavy drinkers cannot moderate, and it is best to give up that idea. In his book, he describes it like this: think of being a race car driver. When you quit drinking, you are abandoning that 'car' on the race track. Months or years later, you may begin to think "hmm... I've been doing so well not drinking. Maybe I can drink again, and it will be different this time." He said that you are thinking that when you try to reintroduce it, you will be at the starting line of the race track again, a brand new drinker. BUT... in fact, Porter says, you will be starting right where you left off, with that car on the track. In no time at all, you will be back at your old level of drinking. I once read, "I can control my drinking or I can enjoy it, but not at the same time." The beauty of abstinence is your head isn't in the game anymore. No more negotiating with yourself if you are going to drink, or when, or how much.... It is exhausting. @@KarolinaBaltulyte

Lots of young people amongst others are doing the same thing, very sensibly . Your attire went nicely with the surroundings.

Big mistake trying to have a glass wine with dinner. Don't,don't,don't.

@antonboludo8886

2 күн бұрын

Amen.

Your story brings me joy🥰🥰

What helped me was taking the cash I was wasting, putting it in a binder clip and keeping it in my pocket. It didn't take long to accumulate $3,000. a month which I used for more fun/productive ventures. Road trips, rafting, skiiing, clothes, lasik eye surgery, veneers, spa treatments, new labradoodle and of course scuba/golf.

@KarolinaBaltulyte

11 күн бұрын

Oh yea, that’s a brilliant idea. I didn’t set this goal but I noticed anyways how much money I’m saving or I have for spending on other things . Good point

its a much better life, in sobriety, and the world opens up, one day at a time

@bodhixxx1

26 күн бұрын

My world closed off when I cut my drinking back to normal levels I realized people made me want to drink excessively. being away from people I feel much better.

I’m proud of you for quitting drinking. You are a great person I can tell. I quit 12 years ago and I feel so much better about myself. It never gets easier because alcohol is always there no matter where you go. You have to know who you are in life and believe in yourself. Keep up the good work. You will feel so much better about yourself and life in general.

This needs to go viral. Great understanding!!!

Wow! Who would think a self centered life would do this to someone! I guess being relaxed and crazy served you well!

Thank you for posting this and having the courage to do so. You will help and save so many people ❤️

Absolutely well done Karolina 👌 I’m 8 months in and feeling good

Hi Karolina, thanks for sharing this. I believe many people have similar experiences whether they are aware of it or not. It's better to be aware, that's more than half the battle

My story matches yours, I feel great now, your a brave person, well done 👏🏻, I send you my love ❤xx

Thanks for sharing Karolina! Super happy for your change and keep it going ❤❤❤❤❤

@KarolinaBaltulyte

26 күн бұрын

Thank youuuu, Peter ♥️♥️♥️

thank you, great video

Nice work! thanks for this motivation.

@KarolinaBaltulyte

25 күн бұрын

Thank you!

great video and such a positive message

Well done! Keep at it

Well done Karolina, wishing you continued growth and happiness in your life journey. You have come so far and accomplished so much. Keep reaching for the stars.

@KarolinaBaltulyte

10 күн бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!

Thank you.

I’m very proud of you! I’m trying to get sober and I have had periods of sobriety but I’m not out of the woods yet I keep relapsing 🥺. Also I have to get sober as I’m a very heavy drinking. 40 a day! I also have anxiety and depression and am under the autistic spectrum so it’s so hard to stay away from it. I’m trying though so hard.

@stedunn563

26 күн бұрын

I'm 3 weeks off alcohol, drinking heavily every single day for years. It sounds like you need help from a doctor as just stopping suddenly can cause bad withdrawals. Please try to reduce down before jumping of and be safe! I had to stop aw I have bad heart and kidneys and was getting seriously I'll to the point alcohol was going to kill me. It's amazing how much better you feel just one week on. The first week I just felt meh but my anxiety is lower I'm a shy person and don't do well in social so I was using as a social lubricate

@KarolinaBaltulyte

26 күн бұрын

I’m sending you strength ! It’s hard, and it’s okay to be relapsing. It’s a process. And it’s important to not beat yourself up for relapsing, it’s better to focus on the part that you are trying hard! It’s difficult, but trying to find positive self talk, can help significantly with reducing alcohol. And yes, doctors can sometimes help in finding healthier ways for quitting or reducing alcohol

@Trollgod1

25 күн бұрын

@@stedunn563 Yeah man I feel you! I got out of detox two weeks ago and only drank one night in those two weeks. Yes I know stopping cold turkey is dangerous I had a seizer once. When you have Aspergers, live alone, and have band anxiety and depression its hard to stay completely way from it

@Trollgod1

25 күн бұрын

@@KarolinaBaltulyte Thank you

I’ve had 7 hangovers this year and last year 24 and year before that 104 ,I can’t eat if I binge drink and every time I try moderate but fail and end up extremely hungover,anxiety through the roof vomiting etc etc,I’m 50 now ,I didn’t really go out much to parties etc ,mainly drank at home ,but I feel better sober but not great yet ,but only done 54 days so far ,but at the moment I’m only on day 4,it’s good you feeling this way as you not old yet

@KarolinaBaltulyte

9 күн бұрын

It took me some years to stop drinking actually. A year or two before I stoped were for me more or less trying to stop, not daily drinking but still very frequent. And every time something got wrong in life, I would head to a shop, buy lot of drinks and go home. And whenever I drank, whether at home or outside, I would almost always get wasted till the bottom, getting sick and so. Mentally it was really difficult to reduce drinking which made it almost worst whenever I actually did. But I think that just gave a bit motivation to totally stop.

Congrats for this great change :) Keep it up!

@KarolinaBaltulyte

27 күн бұрын

Thank you! :)

You feel amazing so hold on to that thought. Have you heard of Annie Grace 'This Naked Mind' book and KZread channel with lots of videos of people sharing their stories od how they became alcohol free . She has such a positive approach and rather than labelling yourself as an 'Alcoholic" her approach is to make alcohol as insignificant as possible. The person isn't the problem....the alcohol is a very addictive substance. ❤ PS Robyn Wingerter KZread channel is very positive, such an inspiring lady with a great attitude. Keep going! X

@KarolinaBaltulyte

10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing all these resources. Gonna check them out right away! ♥️

@Mrs.S-uk

10 күн бұрын

@@KarolinaBaltulyte You're welcome x

Good job!

Read Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit Drinking. It helps you see alcohol from a different perspective, outside social pressures and normalcy, for what it really is. Once you get radically honest with yourself, you no longer desire it, and when you lose the desire, it truly is easy and effortless to quit. You don't even think of it. I used Allen Carr's Easy Way books to quit smoking 4-1/2 years ago and to quit alcohol this year. I am not a paid spokesperson and I gain nothing from saying this. It truly is a way to fix the way you think about these harmful substances, and thereby fix yourself and it will feel easy.

@KarolinaBaltulyte

13 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing this! It’s going to be the next in my reading list. Also, congratulations on quitting. It’s such a liberation and self esteem boost

@ThePaulaon1

8 күн бұрын

I've just downloaded his book on Audible and also The Naked Mind, thanks to the recommendations in the comments. Thanks

@gilberttorres9391

8 күн бұрын

His book should be required reading

Karolina❤❤❤

this was very relatable

@KarolinaBaltulyte

14 күн бұрын

I’m very glad !

Congratulations! Good job and keep it up . I just quit !

@KarolinaBaltulyte

8 күн бұрын

Exciting! Focus on your goal, you will be so glad you did it 💪

Good job ❤

@BillNobcheese

7 күн бұрын

It's very dangerous to go bk tho , everytime i try to go bk to moderate drinking it ends in destruction. Thankfully I soon realise and with an almighty effort go cold turkey then stop again . Its far easier just staying sober , but u have to experience that yourself , but the horror is ' what if one time I dont manage the cold turkey , and that's it . Stuck for life as an alcoholic ' a life of pure suffering .

I quit drinking 10 years ago..best thing I’ve ever done

I wish I could quit. Something triggers me and it’s either drink or wish I were dead

@KarolinaBaltulyte

26 күн бұрын

I can understand this. Although often a wish to die is actually a wish to end pain. And alcohol or drugs are great ways to kill the pain for a while. And from this perspective, I think that drinking can be good, but unfortunately it’s not sustainable. There are many different ways to deal with pain. And sometimes one harmful habit is replaced by another, but keep trying looking for those other coping mechanisms, and be forgiving to yourself for not being able to just quit. It’s the hardest what one can go through. There is no easy way around, and it often requires changing life completely. Like leaving places and people, for a while or for good (cause places and people do influence that tremendously). I’ve taken medication for a while, even tho I’ve always been against that. Was a great help too. I’m sending you power dealing with this, and a wish to quit is already a great step towards it! You can make it

@Trollgod1

26 күн бұрын

I feel you brother! I’m in the same boat. I have anxiety and depression and am also autistic. I feel at times alcohol is my only friend even though it’s not

@KarolinaBaltulyte

26 күн бұрын

⁠@@Trollgod1mental health is what makes us more addicted to such substances... On the other hand, stopping can very much improve mental health! And alcohol can feel like the best friend, but stopping it at the times of depression, helped me to realize that I can be the best friend to myself. And that alone feels so comforting and powerful

@JohnMcintosh-dm1gn

26 күн бұрын

​@@Trollgod1 There are no answers in the bottle trust me I spent most of my life looking. I'm 54 now and stopped drinking last year, just start by cutting down and seeing it for what it really is. Poison.

Good on you

Alcohol..the great motivator.

Danke schün :)!

You sound like Curie from Fallout 4

your lucky you didn’t get alcohol dementia. well done .

I just eat a little bit of mushroom or sassafras if I want to party. It’s great I hate alcohol

@KarolinaBaltulyte

2 күн бұрын

Sassafras? I’ve never heard of this. But mushroom… for sure ;)

How's with own children?

Your pretty

Mix with drunks and you'll become a drunk.

thanks for the inspiration

Drink * only * MALT LIQUOR.

Karolina, I commend you on your efforts. But you don't have to do this alone. There's a program called alcoholics anonymous that is all over the world. And it's free. It's helped millions and millions of people recover from alcoholism. If you can do it on your own. (and this is important) And you're happy, joyous and free. All the power to you. I have been in the AA program for 29 years now. I was forced to go, through an impaired charge when I was 36. It was the best thing that ever happened to me in my life. (But at the time I didn't think so) I know I wouldn't be alive today if it wasn't for that happening. Alcoholism is a progressive disease. It only gets worse. Never better.(Jails, institutions or death) You don't have to suffer alone. All it takes is the courage to reach out. Pain is normally the motivator. Alcohol is referred to as the great remover. It will remove your home, your job, your health, your relationships, And your self-respect... Oh, did I mention it's free?

TFW no europoor alkie waitress gf

@tylerd.5694

22 күн бұрын

😂 she does kinda look like the waitress.

@ThePaulaon1

8 күн бұрын

Eh?

@tylerd.5694

8 күн бұрын

@@ThePaulaon1 Always sunny in philly reference