Almost 9 months sober, 46 years old , i was stuck in the loop of anxiety and drinking. Finally broke the cycle 😊💪🏻💪🏻

@jason1040us

Жыл бұрын

Keep coming back your worth it!!!

@waldinhowaldinho3879

Жыл бұрын

Fuck yea bro

@jaybyrd3240

Жыл бұрын

Nice. May I ask how you broke the anxiety /alcohol cycle? Did a certain book/video....rehab help you? Thanks

@jason1040us

Жыл бұрын

@@jaybyrd3240 used to play basketball at La Cueva in NM with a Jason Byrd??

@gualdajames

Жыл бұрын

Congrats, keep up the great work

One thing that helped me was this quote: Addiction is giving up everything for one thing. Recovery is giving up one thing for everything. Kept me on the straight and narrow. Best wishes from Australia

@lyndachristen6136

9 ай бұрын

Avril. Well said. Thank you..

@BygoneZenith

9 ай бұрын

🖤

@danielwymer1580

8 ай бұрын

A quote that helped me after trying for 15 years to drinking beer was we all have another drunk in us, but do we have another recovery? I was able to keep saying that to myself, and it was like now, or never!

@stup4501

8 ай бұрын

Such a good quote, Avril. Another fave of mine is, "the curious paradox is that when I can accept myself just as I am, THEN I can change".

@thegmork3944

8 ай бұрын

so solid, thx for this

im 56 and two months sober its a lonely change for me. my friends were all drunks too i said goodbye to everyone in order to finally succeed.

@juliekonicke5329

2 ай бұрын

Stay strong and find new friends

@elenaburke189

2 ай бұрын

You are saving your life! Please stay strong. I know how hard the journey is, but the rewards will be worth it! You will feel better, look better, and operate with clarity. Best wishes for a happy, healthy life! Be proud of yourself! You deserve it! ☺️🙏🩷

@mjones2424

2 ай бұрын

Awesome! It’s been over 3yrs sober for me. Don’t miss any of it

@laurencefegan1875

2 ай бұрын

Well done! I've just turned 56 too and I wouldn't have been around if I hadn't packed in. Yes, it's lonely and you may lose a lot of your friend, but the friends you make from now on will be the right ones! Keep it up!

@santoscamacho3361

2 ай бұрын

Amen brother..that's what I just did..but there are people out there who don't drink..just gotta pray and find them.

I'm 32 days sober! I was drinking a 12-pk plus of twisted tea a day.. I quit cold turkey! Edit: 74 days and going strong! If I can do it, you can too! Tunnel vision, baby. Edit: 111 days sober. I feel great and have so much more energy. I often come back here to read the comments when temptations are real. YOU GUY'S ROCK! 💪

@Elomenopeee

2 ай бұрын

Stay strong man

@mjones2424

2 ай бұрын

Awesome !

@_garebear

2 ай бұрын

It's the only way. There is no 1-2.. There is ON and OFF. You chose OFF. At long as your never turn it ON, you are good to go for YEARS. Here are your triggers. 1. Partner leaves you 2. Death in family 3. Broke and bored 4. Celebratory 1-drink-during-New-Years Quick story: After 2 years sobriety, by choice, I decided to try a very-rare French Champagne, just ONE BIG MOUTHFUL to know what it was like (it was amazing.) I instantly got buzzed, liked it, and was this-close to starting back up again.

@eileenanderson6644

2 ай бұрын

That is impressive, my friend! God bless you. I'm on 30 days and feeling strong!

@menace3412

2 ай бұрын

Same here, I'm 51 days sober today but I quit cold turkey as well, That's literally the only way to do it!! Congrats!!

One of the best lines I read said it all to me: sobriety gives you everything that alcohol promised.

@paulgeary531

Жыл бұрын

That's deep. I will use this saying when I talk to others about this subject.

@leea1988

Жыл бұрын

I needed to read this, thank you.

@V0ID_beats

Жыл бұрын

​@@leea1988 Probably the truest statement about this. I got the feeling i chased when drinking from sobriety. (Though it took 3 years but be patient)

@debsleland5646

Жыл бұрын

How true a statement is this wow ,I have been sober 17 months now and I hope I never go back to having alcohol EVER ,my life has changed for the better x

@RicardoLopez-ts3sr

11 ай бұрын

Can you rephrase it or explain it just to make sure I got. The understanding correct.

I was drinking every day after work, I looked forward to it, I enjoyed the taste and effects of beer, wine, bourbon, it was a daily habit for several years. I basically didn't drink when I was married. I went through a divorce when I turned 40, I started going out with friends to bars and my drinking became a daily habit. That went on for the past 18 years........I'm 58 years old now, I had my last drink January 1st of 2023.......

@waynehallam2464

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Very inspiring

@danb5944

Жыл бұрын

Good that U look after yourself now but sounds like you had some good times with alcohol..it's not all bad

@rm91705

Жыл бұрын

Keep it up👍

@jeanieolahful

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

@seksualusis

Жыл бұрын

To me it was crucial to cut off firmly. Once seduced, it is highly probable to get out of control for longer while, than one would wish. They key is day-to-day different lifestyle.

2days sober. Lost cars, jobs, friendships, the best relationship of my life, freedom at times, etc etc. I’m just having enough. I’m trying so hard and I hope I have the strength to keep going,bro.

@adamubrenin

6 ай бұрын

all of us here know what your going through believe me when I say you really can be sober a love it because it's the actual truth.

@amandadewet4022

4 ай бұрын

Watch ps Chris Oyakhilome

@prettycaramel9237

2 ай бұрын

How are you?

@valvenis2601

2 ай бұрын

@@prettycaramel9237 ran into a couple bumps. Relapsed a couple times, but I’m almost a month sober right now. Been consistent at work, entered a new alcohol program, and just overall taking better care of myself. Eating healthy, taking my meds, getting my sleep. Still have tough days but who doesn’t? All in all I’m definitely in a better place mentally than I was when I posted this. Thank you so much for asking, you just made my night.

@mabenyjohnson6908

2 ай бұрын

The surest way to quit addiction is to surrender your life to Jesus. Addiction is not merely a physical thing, it’s spiritual and has power beyond your capacity. This is what I mean by surrendering your life to Jesus; 1. Repent from all your sins and confess them to Jesus. He will forgive you your sins and clean up your heart and mind. (1 John 1:8-9) 2. Determine to live according to the Bible. If you do this sincerely, Jesus will give you peace and joy and you will never feel any need to drink alcohol again. (Matthew 11:28-30, John 8:36) John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

5 years sober. Best thing I ever did. I challenged myself to a year. When I got to the end, I realised I didn’t want to drink anymore anyway. I felt amazing, my life had changed. No longer on medications, 4am wake ups for the gym. Learning new skills. I’m 39 years old and the best I’ve been in my whole life. Finding out more and more who I am every day. I still go out to pubs/clubs, concerts, parties. I just do it sober. It was scary to start but now it’s second nature. I drank to excess from 16 years old until I was 33 years old. I got injured, I lost friends, I had anxiety, OCD and depression. I embarrassed myself, I wasted money and I smoked cigarettes (which I gave up the same day) There has not been one bad outcome from being sober. Not one.

@deniseduffy3247

2 ай бұрын

This is awesome! No turning back!

@rwilko9525

Ай бұрын

Sounds very much like myself, same age. I’ve just decided to get sober for good!

@teenineboa8811

Ай бұрын

I'm going through a similar story. I'm only on day 102, but already feeling mentally and physically healthier, more optimistic, more productive. Also not smoked since the moment I stopped drinking.

@craigleedham8885

Ай бұрын

Well done!👏👏👏

@LuisRodriguez-cf3lv

29 күн бұрын

This is so similar to me and proud to hear this

My husband and i quit drinking almost 4 years ago. We drank everyday, for 3 years straight. Early 30s with little kids. It all started with just a twisted tea, then we were bringing vodka and rum home every couple days. We fought all the time our kids were scared it was a very toxic environment. One night, we got in a huge fight that nearly ended both our lives and that was the last time we drank. I pray to God to keep us sober till the day we die, because sober life is the BEST life, it is amazing to wake up and love life and love each other and feel great. We both lost a ton of weight, we eat healthy, we do things with our kids as a family, we find happiness in the little things in life! Thank you Jesus

@KristyVibes

9 ай бұрын

I’m proud of you, that’s beautiful. Keep going, your kids need and love this new version of you too! ❤

@crismcampbell

9 ай бұрын

My wife and I are similar, except we quit again for the 4th time again last night. I feel so bad for my kids.

@KristyVibes

9 ай бұрын

@@crismcampbell Don’t give up! 4th time, 5th time, just keep trying and never lose hope. One day it’ll click and happen. It’s not an easy journey but the outcome is worth it. Think of your kids and how them having sober parents would be the biggest reward of all! It’s never too late you got this. If you read, there are some amazing books out there to inspire and keep your mind on the right path. When you both want to drink - maybe make a list of alternative activities you can do (and perhaps include kids to participate too - depending on age etc) Cook a nice dinner together, go for a walk in nature, take a car ride to somewhere new! Prayers for you, your wife, and kids. ❤️

@lucaslevonmusic

9 ай бұрын

Praise his name

@Labyrinthine_Complexities

9 ай бұрын

Rooting for you and the family! 🙏🏼

Just hit 10 months sober. 58 and it changed my life. Alcohol and marijuana were ruining my life. 🙏

@Matt-iq2nh

Жыл бұрын

Same here!! Congratulations, keep strong. We become a better version of ourselves every day.

@SouthFloridasRestaurantGuy

Жыл бұрын

@@Matt-iq2nh awesome Matt I hit meetings every morning

@FlyinHawaiian808

Жыл бұрын

Man yeah I gotta start going to the meetings I think

@h.boylen6334

Жыл бұрын

That’s got to be hard since you’re in the restaurant business. My dad sold drugs when I was a kid and he didn’t want his daughters to work In either restaurants or hair salons because that is where most of his clients worked. And guess what I ended up? An alcoholic drug addict bartender.

@SouthFloridasRestaurantGuy

Жыл бұрын

@@h.boylen6334 it really is cultural. Funny one of my aa brothers was a hair dresser. I do alot of service work and yes alot of alcoholics and drug addicts are in the restaurant business.

I've been drinking everyday for the past three years since covid pandemic started. I drank heavily too. I am 2 days sober today and glad I've found this video. I have worked my way out of denial and building the motivation to get me out of this hole that I've dug myself into.

@ParkerGuy89

4 ай бұрын

I'm there too. I've been trying to figure out why my heart rate is so elevated, I'm 34 in good shape. Been having terrible anxiety and headaches lately. Oh yeah, I drink everyday. Starting fresh tomorrow.

@derwynmdockenjr

4 ай бұрын

Read This Naked Mind by Annie Grace. I am 2 years FREE from alcohol having read the book. I want alcohol as much as I want a glass of engine coolant. The book reprograms your subconscious to actually NOT WANT IT. It is then you are truly free 🥰🥰🥰🙏

@bdek68

3 ай бұрын

Keep it up. You will be amazed how much better your life will be. I know 💪🏾

@j2bigd590

3 ай бұрын

I recommend going to AA. Going through the steps gives you the correct foundation. Otherwise, you will inevitably turn back to alcohol I promise you.

@magzlomeli6110

3 ай бұрын

Remember that your thoughts create your reality. Therefore, hold the highest thoughts of hope and recovery 🙏🏽

5 years sober here… the first week is horrible, emotional roller coaster. I was crying angry proud weak .. just everything. After the 2nd week emotions ease off a bit but cravings continue. A month in and u feel like u got this. 3 months later ur going to feel your body and ur attitude starting to change for the better. 6 months is dangerous because u feel that your healed so u start making excuses to have one beer or one glass . U can’t let alcohol touch your tongue at all once you’re on this path because it will take you back. After a whole year I finally was able to sleep without nightmares of me drinking and ruining my sobriety they felt so real I was glad they stopped .. 2 years and ur good just remember not to ever let it touch your tongue again.. it snow balls.. I feel like it’s a demon that wants back in and will make up any excuse for u to let him in… don’t do it be strong ❤

@gravelpit5680

6 ай бұрын

I still had the occasional nightmares of relapsing many years into sobriety. They finally stopped in year 9 and 10.

@Bren675

6 ай бұрын

You're right. If you convince yourself to go back to drinking, it gets worse every time. I started again after 200 days of sobriety and went back to drinking more than ever. If you can walk away, don't give it another thought. I have another 2 weeks of sobriety now and I don't plan on ever drinking again.

@gravelpit5680

6 ай бұрын

@Bren675 abstinence is the best way. When I was an active alcoholic, every three or four months something terrible would happen. Now I'm 10 years sober, funny coincidence I haven't been fired or arrested in that time. My problems today are so much more elevated and mild compared to the seriously terrible things that used to regularly animate my life. And to boot, I've accomplished so much incredible things that were previously impossible with the way I was drinking. However you get sober and stay sober is up to you. I personally don't find AA useful. BUT THAT IS JUST MY PATH. Many people DO find it useful and in my earlier sobriety I attended and also found some wisdom there. I outgrew and or became disillusioned by alot of AA though, as I'm atheist, and don't find the people to be worth listening to. There's alot of whackos in there, a variety of mental illness, and also, there's alot loneliness and generally unpleasant emotions tossed around like a washing machine. I found that meetings made me feel worse, not better, because the people I just found repulsive. that's just me. I hope people find sobriety though because whether you believe in God or not (I dont) alcoholism is fatal and abstinence is the only escape route

@Mark-pp7jy

5 ай бұрын

Being "strong" is a total liability for long term sobriety. It's not sustainable! "Two years and ur good"? THAT kind of thinking is delusional. Sobriety is a process of developing our emotional well-being, so we don't have to self destruct over anything! There will come a day, when nothing will stand between you and a drink except your emotional sobriety, and two years won't cut it! Remaining teachable is the key to a life of abundance. All the best to you, Mark

@Mark-pp7jy

2 ай бұрын

@@gravelpit5680 For as much AA bashing as you wrote, it looks like your "path" comes with a great big resentment. By your own admission, you found some wisdom, but decided that people who had what you didn't weren't worth listening to. What great wisdom did you contribute to the meeting? I don't care if someone stands on their head for an hour, and believes in the Tooth Fairy, if it keeps them sober, but denigrating someone else's "path" is just ignorant.

41 years old and been sober for more than a year. I was a social drinker with the odd binge thrown in. Lost weight, more focus, mental clarity, zero hangovers, happier overall. Looking back it’s just not worth it, best decision I ever made 😊

@John_Wood_

Жыл бұрын

same here. Feel well rested for the first time in about 25 years.

@wiseman8

Жыл бұрын

Same mate, I'm 41 and now 10 months sober and feel the same as you ✌️💙

@sellbydate

Жыл бұрын

I'm 41 too. Spent my whole 20s and 30s hungover lost so many memories. I want to remember this decade.

@Strangestthing1

Жыл бұрын

I'm 41 also. At 36, I quit. I phased out of the scene because I was getting older. I couldn't tolerate being amongst 20 somethings at night clubs and bars. That actually helped a lot. I didn't fight the fact I was aging. I basically couldn't relate to anyone around me. Recently, I quit marijuana for the same reason.

@jeanieolahful

Жыл бұрын

Good for you!

I’m a 43 year old Irish ☘️ man and I’m sober 3 years this august. It’s the best decision I’ve ever made . I was a happy go lucky drinker but honestly riddled in anxiety the days after . I loved the feeling it gave me but hated the hangovers . I was simply sick and tired of being sick and tired. I’ve seen it turn people into monsters I’m convinced that it lowers your vibration so low we are subjected to bad spirts that engulf our bodies and turn us into demons . But that’s a cop out it’s actually our suppressed anger and traumas being released . Clarity is amazing and being in control of your Acton’s and reactions is powerful . Namaste to all

@bradgibson15

Жыл бұрын

Your story rings so true with me as well. I know you're exactly right in everything you said. I haven't been able to sober up yet, but I'm having some luck with cutting back for now. Congratulations on 3 sober years so far and many, many more years!

@leahmoonbeamflower333

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you. It lowers our positive vibrations and churns negative spirits into existence. One day, this little voice echoed in my mind saying “ you have to much soul to drink spirits.” 😮 This voice that sounded so far away yet so clear made me stop drinking what I was putting in my mouth.. pour the rest down the drain, and wake the F up. I’m sooooooooooo much smarter, happier, clever, clearer when those ( boo’s) booze 🥃 stays out of my existence. I know I can do this. This time….

@caseyjackson853

Жыл бұрын

@@leahmoonbeamflower333 Bless you and your clear mind 🙏 ✨️

@leahmoonbeamflower333

Жыл бұрын

@@caseyjackson853 bless you, too. 🌈🌏🌻🌞

@J......-ej6th

Жыл бұрын

Well done lad from Ireland myself wish you all the best 🇮🇪

Alcoholism, takes away everything, for one thing. Sobriety, takes away one thing, for everything. I am 52 days sober, today. I am also 61 yrs.old. It is never too late (unless you're dead) to reclaim your life and joy. I should know, I've been in and out of recovery, for 30yrs. 💜. Jaye, a very grateful, and recovering alcoholic ... Blessings, to all 🙏

12 yrs sober... still remember what it was like. So much pain. So much fear. So much sickness. My heart goes out to ANYONE in addiction. I say a silent prayer for the forgotten masses.

@PounceHeadBall2

4 ай бұрын

I need to quit

@nickintherealworld225

3 ай бұрын

@@PounceHeadBall2it’s a scary time I’ve been their. 5 years in June for me and the first year was probably the toughest, but after that it got easier. More like a habit of not drinking. I failed at least a half dozen times and fell back into it after months of sobriety. The question I finally asked my self was “has alcohol ever done anything to make your life better “. Sure I’ve had some fun but the truth is it has only filled my past with regret.

@PounceHeadBall2

3 ай бұрын

@@nickintherealworld225 hi nick. Merci so much for your message. My life has gotten worse. I dont have the strength anymore. Bless your soul. Thank you for writing.

@DIYwithPhill-rl6mk

3 ай бұрын

@@PounceHeadBall2 Hi, I feel your pain. I've been a long time heavy drinker and thought I'd never find the strength to get out of it. I will tell you though - the problems is that most people with alcohol problems feel they need to change. But trying to change ourselves is a very ineffective way to look at it. It's hard to just "change". Here is a trick. This worked for me. Build a new habit, a very small one, so that you're not trying to change everything all at once. For example for me, it was committing to myself to reducing my alcohol intake on just one day - to just a set number of drinks (keyword being a set number and not going over that amount). That was it. I was still drinking all the other days of the week! I did that habit for weeks and found that I could accomplish it. The rest of the time... still drinking like I normally did. Then once the habit was formed, I increased the habit to be two days where I would restrict my drinking down to that "self agreed" set number of drinks. Then a few weeks later, once the habit is formed, again increase to 4 days. You see the picture? This for me at least was easier than trying to change, because instead, I was focus on BUILDING a habit, rather than trying to change a habit. It's about the mental viewpoint (the mind is weird... it doesn't like change, but it's easier to build a habit - even though they "seem" like the same thing. Then once you have it to 5 days where you're drinking less and you've been in that habit for say a month - then pick just ONE day, to add to the habit, where you don't drink anything. Again - do this for weeks - it might be harder, especially at the beginning when you start that part of the habit. Remind yourself every day "I have a rule that I don't drink on "X" day - this is my habit" . Having the confidence to try sleeping without alcohol was one of the big reasons that I'd been putting off quitting - because without alcohol I would sleep terribly. But once you have that one day, where you don't drink - You will prove to yourself that you can do it. Keep altering the habit - gradually ... over time... until you get it down to a manageable level. It will give you more clarity to make decisions & reasoning as to the underlying reasons. There will be days where it just doesn't work. where you fail. There were for me. Don't beat yourself up on (or after) failing... just remember the habit that you've built and keep going back to it. I sincerely hope that my rather absurd advice this helps. This really REALLY worked for me.

@raymondmitunda7407

3 ай бұрын

​@@PounceHeadBall2Bless your soul❤ You've got this.

I love my life without alchohol. I totally quit as part of a complete health re-think. I had already cut way back but now I have not had a drink in 6 months. Lost 60 pounds. Working out,lifting weights, running a daily 5K. The thing I didn't expect was that at age 63 my eyes got better. The day I suddenly realized that I was doing eveything without my glasses it really caught me off guard. IT IS NEVER TOO LATE! You can change starting right now.

@waynehallam2464

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. Very inspiring. I hope to follow in your steps you took

@burdman5620

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome I had no idea that would be possible imma show my momma this comment

@dreamwhite2886

Жыл бұрын

That’s amazing

@sellbydate

Жыл бұрын

I have a theory on this. Sugar makes vision blurry alcohol is extremely high sugar that's why your eyesight improves. It's happened to me. Oh well done!!

@jeanieolahful

Жыл бұрын

Yep, never too late! I started drinking heavily in my 40s, and quit at 61. I realized I was an addict, and Allen Carr helped me quit painlessly.

My life was out of control and on the verge of losing my job at 32. I had 90 days treatment, my whole life got better. Stayed sober 22 years. And then, I dated a man who insisted I could 'drink responsibly' and insisted I join him in his family's traditional drink. I had one, didnt want more and started to believe the lie. Im now 64 and right back to problem drinking. I am sharing this for one reason. Please don't ever think you can go back to it or it will eventually take you down. I pray I can get my life back again. One day at a time.

@zathenhcambidestem-iliv2464

Жыл бұрын

It is all or nothing for most, even moderately harms, it lowers our vibration. You know being sober is an act of strength, being aware, awake forces us to face ourselves and then we are forced to change , action. I have an ex who drank daily, I eventually joined him and found myself drinking 3/4 times a week. I fell onto a slippery slope of decline, the hangovers, the recovery was harder and longer. I went onto once a week still it destroyed 2/4 dys every week. Plus the lows are dangerous! I got Long long Covid, which for me was linked to histamine intolerance, booze is packed with histamine! I did not want to drink I was so ill for 6 months, my urges declined. I faced me, all my unresolved stories and found I felt empowered when I faced my pain. I "smile when the pain comes" it is strange to embrace my beasts, all guilt, undoings and go into it, "walk though the valley of death" and be protected.I saved me by turning to face what I fear, it is who we are. Light is courage, dimensional, all, power. Turn on your light, turn to the Divine source, it does not have to be religious at all. Call into the dark for help, surrender your weakness, urges, cravings to your courage and rise.

@dancingkay2604

Жыл бұрын

I’m praying for you to get back, one day at a time, keep it simple🙏🏼

@shaunb1288

Жыл бұрын

You can do it ❤

@markg.4246

Жыл бұрын

Without many avenues of accountability, we succumb to "self will run riot". Were you going to meetings? Did you have a sponsor? Did you talk to anybody before dating someone who "insisted"? It's NOT alcohol that's "cunning, baffling, and powerful", it's the "ISM". I sincerely wish you all the best.

@leahmoonbeamflower333

Жыл бұрын

You got this. You got this.

I could remember several years ago I was diagnosed with ADHD. Also suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms

@Kelvin-nw7vj

3 ай бұрын

Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here

@AndrewElliott-oe5ym

3 ай бұрын

Can you help me with the reliable source. I'm 64 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Greece. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.

@KimeCastro

3 ай бұрын

YES very sure of Dr.raymycology. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

@AsaTillby

3 ай бұрын

I hate that psilocybin gets grouped with drugs like cocaine and heroin. Mushrooms are a remedy, not a vice! I went on a microdose treatment for a couple of months and within the first week, every sight of a cigarette got me questioning why I was doing all that to myself. It really works

@annarita2322

3 ай бұрын

childhood. It was relentless. I assumed it would ultimately end me somehow. About twelve years ago I randomly accepted the offer from a friend of a few doses of mushrooms. I did them two consecutive nights alone. First night was pretty mild. The second night? Wow. I saw my depression from every angle, realized much. Next day: depression totally gone. Never came back, never coming back. It's like it's a forest far away I can remember, and could probably find again with enough effort, but it has zero impact on anything in my life or mind. They honestly saved my life and improved it immensely. I never did them again, either. I wish there was a good, organized way to administer them to people who would benefit from them

I started drinking alcohol since my teenage, spent my whole life fighting alcohol addiction. Also suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. This is something that really need to be used globally to treatment certain health challenges.

@Qing__001

3 ай бұрын

Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.

@CARIBBEAN_365

3 ай бұрын

Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.

@SusanaGomez-mp8sk

3 ай бұрын

Yes Dr.alishrooms

@NicoleCtirad

3 ай бұрын

I'm really happy for you that your wife decided to help you...I hear about alot of family members or so called friends shutting an addict out of their life, which since most addicts do it to mask emotions to me is the worse thing someone can do to an addict.

@rosemary8305

3 ай бұрын

How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta

200 days alcohol free today It’s sooo worth giving yourself a life 🙏🏻 xxx

@amandaburleson2035

Жыл бұрын

celebrate by having a couple drinks, but just a couple, DONT over do it...

@privatelending6801

Жыл бұрын

​@@amandaburleson2035 wtf.. why would u suggest a couple drinks after 200 days sober

@sellbydate

Жыл бұрын

@@privatelending6801 Amanda Burleson is totally missing the point. WORST ADVICE EVER

@donbucket5742

Жыл бұрын

@@amandaburleson2035 lol wow whats the point of having a few drinks 😂😂😂😂might as well not drink

@amandaburleson2035

Жыл бұрын

@@donbucket5742 well i used to drink a bottle of vodka every day for about a few years... now i drink a bottle a week ... (:

It ruined my life. I was what some people call a “high functioning” alcoholic. I was a lawyer with a beautiful wife, two daughters, a high-paying job, living in an elite town. I lost my job, my house and my wife. I blamed my wife for all our problems, but in retrospect alcohol made me irresponsible and selfish.

@burdman5620

Жыл бұрын

Sure hope you learned something from your experience and may God give you the strength to stay clean and find your way back to happiness

@avzeolla3960

Жыл бұрын

I learned a lot. Thank you.

@burdman5620

Жыл бұрын

@@Inkphien yeah I bet u like chugging the juices don't you boy

@avzeolla3960

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Unzdostres

Жыл бұрын

How long have you been sober?

I’m 67 and 12 years sober. I drank for over 25 years. One black out/ hangover my husband and daughter said.. you have to do something we can’t do this anymore. For some reason nobody had ever confronted me like that. I stood in the shower and said to myself “ I need help”. A huge weight lifted in that moment.. I’d been trying to fix it on my own for years and always failing. I found help and support from others who suffered from alcohol. It made all the difference knowing I’m not alone.

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

@APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU

4 ай бұрын

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!

@elizabethwilliams6651

4 ай бұрын

Yes, dr.sporessss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

@patriaciasmith3499

4 ай бұрын

I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.

@APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU

4 ай бұрын

Is he on instagram?

@elizabethwilliams6651

4 ай бұрын

Yes he is. dr.sporessss

I have the opposite. My dad was an alcoholic and I saw what it did to him. From a young age he would bring me to bars, men buying me perfume giving me money for arcade games, etc. He verbally and physically abused me. I cannot have a drink and enjoy it because it brings back all the trauma. It doesn’t just affect the alcoholic, but the whole family. It’s never too late to try and stop. If you slip, that’s ok. Every day you wake up, you get a fresh start to a new beginning. Choose happiness! Find something you are passionate about, keeping your hands busy helps. Good luck everyone! You got this!

@starboy1100

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@johngrepo9976

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for telling me your experience the weekend is here and im struggling to find will power. Im embarrassed trying to defend drinking a beer today

@jimmyhalperin7792

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@huskydadtokoda

Жыл бұрын

My dad was an alcoholic too and I never thought I would end up like him. He never abused us or went to bars but we would often find him passed out somewhere and had to clean up his piss or vomit. I was a social drinker but during the pandemic I started drinking at home alone and since then it's been an every day thing, I've become my father and I don't know what to do

@jimmyhalperin7792

Жыл бұрын

@RS Suggestion:::: Go to a mirror. Smile at yourself. Then walk around the block and smile at five random people, regardless of their response. I'd say, try this first. If it doesn’t work out, lmk and I will try to offer another suggestion. What you are going through is not permanent . It's all about changing perspectives.

5 months no alcohol 🚫 Best version of my true self 😇 Never going back 💕 Update: Just celebrated 7 months "AF" 🥳🌞🎉 Update: Celebrating 9 months AF 🥳🌞🎊 ***Update 3/16/2024**** 1 year 3 mos 19 days AF 💯 Life has been so beautiful without alchohol 💗 Stay strong 💪

@kennithminnich

Жыл бұрын

Never say never; just take it one day at a time. I'm celebrating 10 years of continuous sobriety this week. Never thought I could do it.

@jmaliha30

Жыл бұрын

@kennithminnich that's wonderful. congratulations! And you're right. I will take it one day at a time. 😊

@bh9262

Жыл бұрын

It will be 5 years in July for me. After 40 years ..

@chrisruth7057

Жыл бұрын

​@@bh9262Cheap whiskey liquor is terrible for you🤢🤮 but high priced especially extremely high priced whiskey or tequila liquor is actually very good for aslong as you don't drink it everyday or just have 1 or 2 glasses at the most everyday😁🥃 but your wallet gets badly hurt🥵 but cheap even lower mid grade liquor straight is very bad for you at any time it will destroy your liver very quickly it's disgusting🤢🤮

@Iancurtislives

11 ай бұрын

Good job congrats. Stay in the moment not too far ahead. I've backslid a few times thinking I'll never drink again. Don't pick up today. Tomorrow will be here to deal with soon. Congrats brother

I LOVE being sober, the best times of my life are happening now after 30 years of drinking. Never going back.

@scottmartin6479

Ай бұрын

I too have been drinking for 30 years. Did you quit "cold turkey" or did you get help? I'm not sure how to go about it.

I’ve been a year and a half sober now and it’s been the best year and a half of my life. God is so good and faithful in saving me from my alcohol dependency and depression! ❤ I was spiraling down a very dark path of alcohol, dependency, and lived that way most of my life but didn’t even know how bad it was until I tried to quit on my own. I needed help and thankfully I had amazing support and love surrounding me to get me the help I needed. 🙏 I’m still able to have fun and actually much more fun now that I’m sober ! I am much more present and aware and joyful!!! 😄 praise the Lord! This is a great video.

4 days sober here, been drinking everyday for a very long time. Something had to change, it's affected me in every way possible. To others going through the same... you are not alone.

@grantonian4142

10 ай бұрын

Neither are you alone. Stay strong.

@fahadjanjua5140

10 ай бұрын

I am also on my 4th day. Can we please keep in contact just for motivation and positivity? Thanks

@gumshoe7237

9 ай бұрын

had my last drink a year ago , don't look back only forward ..

@luananavarro4

9 ай бұрын

I hope you are both staying strong and positive

@kjoboz

9 ай бұрын

Hope your staying strong in the same boat😊

for all the people here struggling with alcohol, YOU CAN DO IT. I'M WITH YOU. TOUGH YOURSELF UP, TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE. YOU KNOW YOU CAN. DO IT!!!! GOD IS WITH YOU.

@visam28

Жыл бұрын

Thank You! Day 1 again

@judysanders4365

Жыл бұрын

There is no God.

@brakk727

Жыл бұрын

lol

@peteragelakos3610

Жыл бұрын

God bless you

@irishgirl90586

Жыл бұрын

I know this comment is not about the spirit of alcohol 😂 but for something that is not meant to be real…..being ….God….it sure is shrouded in controversy! It certainly touches a nerve with people. Santa & the Easter Bunny aren’t real but it doesn’t seem to stir up controversy the way the name of Jesus does! There’s nothing wrong with having hope & It fascinates me that BILLIONS of people around the world look for & choose to have something spiritual in their life…..that hope……whether it be the God of the Bible or some other spiritual source there’s no denying that many do have a desire for that spiritual connection. Even people who don’t believe often make comments about loved ones going to heaven or becoming angels even though humans according to Gods scriptures do not become angels !! Things are said like that to comfort ourselves. But it’s not scriptural. Whether we believe or not doesn’t take away the fact that the prophecies written in the Bible ARE being fulfilled……can’t deny that one ! Personally I do not believe evolution created us …..the scientific IMPOSSIBILITY that NOTHING created EVERYTHING! doesn’t matter what we look at in our own world, EVERYTHING has a creator . Things didn’t just happen from nothing things are created . I’d rather believe & find out there is no God than not believe & find out there is !! But I actually choose to use my free will to believe anyway. Jesus gives people hope in their death & who wouldn’t want to see their loved ones again or at all? I’d love to see my mum because she died when I was four years old nothing wrong with desiring that . Even for all the positive happy folk out there life isn’t always that great that they don’t hope for something better. God doesn’t force you to believe it’s all up

Was over 300 pounds in April. Quit drinking, started lifting and fasting. Down to 198 today. Listened to this everyday for months the first few months of sobriety. Helped me keep focus. Appreciate this video and it's message.

@user-tg6kq3ve1y

3 ай бұрын

That’s great! Totally incredible! Keep it up! God bless

@MM-vn1hz

3 ай бұрын

You can do it 👍

Man. I’m so thankful I’m sober. Drank and smoked since I was 17. I’m 32 now and I’ve finally found the happiness I was searching for. Much love guys. Keep trucking and DONT give up. You’re worth it. I promise.

70 days sober now,and life is a joyride!😊

@OneDayAtATime365

Жыл бұрын

What a BOSS!!! 70 days is over 2 months!! You got this! The fog is lifting!!! So proud of you! Continue to give us all hope! You've proved it is possible! 🙌

@chanm2388

Жыл бұрын

Keep going Finn, it's worth the while. Many happy years to you

@TheThriftySpice

Жыл бұрын

11 days sober. This is the longest I’ve ever gone without touching a drink

@robertbrumit228

Жыл бұрын

I proud of you!

@johnbatch9276

10 ай бұрын

70 days sober your only 3 months old😅

My husband and I have drank daily for at least 35 years. Once the clock hit 3 pm. We are recently retired and have decided to knock it the *uck off. I am highly addictive by nature and he is able to stop smoking or drinking or whatever on a dime and not look back. My house was a mess and my life was isolated. We hardly went out anywhere and relied on each other to watch our backs. He would always make sure I had a bite to eat before passing out. I would make sure there was enough liquor in the house to make us happy. But lately we started to notice that, after retiring, we were starting to drink at noon. Why not! We isolated ourselves from family and friends (of which we had very few). An average day would consist of 5 to 7 rum and coke zero for both of us. Two shots in each drink. My liver function started to decline recently. I have it checked every six months with the regular blood up. I gave my husband a kidney 6 1/2 yrs ago. We didn't drink for a month. That was the only time we really didn't drink. Five days ago for me and a week ago for him. That's when we stopped ingesting ethanol. I managed to flip a switch in my brain and convinced myself that I didn't want to die. Having never been afraid of death I thought for the first time that maybe I want to live past my age of 57. My father died of alcoholism at age 63. Realizing that age was quickly approaching I started to stress out about not having my husband soon. Dying was ok but not being with my best friend (husband) was terrifying! I had become a liar to cover up in front of family. My adult kids were worried sick. I have been sober only 5 days but feel very confident that I am going to move forward in a positive direction and so is my husband. I was tired of not remembering what I had for dinner or if I was mad at him for whatever we discussed the night before. Blackouts were an every day occurrence. We know this could fail but we are dedicated to filling our time with studying stuff we like and doing things to straighten up the house and organize (finally) our lives. Peace.

@waynehallam2464

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Your honesty is everything. Thank you for sharing.

@eikomori6057

Жыл бұрын

Good luck, never too late! Take it easy, take it day by day, keep thinking ‘just today!’ and you’ll get there. Alcohol is evil’s invention.

@daphneweldnichols3846

Жыл бұрын

How are you doing?

@jonistrand6702

Жыл бұрын

Hi Colleen just wondering how you are doing?

@colleengarcia4886

Жыл бұрын

@@daphneweldnichols3846 Thank you for caring. I am on day 10 of my new life and feeling awesome most of the time due to natural supplements. Sleeping better with chamomile tea (3 bags) and 1mg melatonin. I hope you are well. Peace.

Today is day 3 of my sobriety The mind set of “I can stop at anytime “ doesn’t exist. It took me blacking out and slurring my words in order for me to stop plus losing the ones I love This is only the beginning to my beginning. All the comments here mean so much and gives me that hope that I will be healed

Just over 9 months sober, and its the best gift i have ever given myself. You cant even imagine the changes it brings.. 😃

Today is my first day that I’m finally out of denial. I have a drinking problem. I appreciate the video and all the comments I’ve read.

@ridgemills

7 ай бұрын

How are you doing?

@hannahdages7698

7 ай бұрын

I have 18 days. I hope you got some help too. We all deserve it

@nickintherealworld225

5 ай бұрын

Hope you are still doing well. As a recovered alcoholic 4.5 years, I found that the first couple months are the most difficult. After that it starts to become normal, but the thoughts still pop up here and there. I tried to quit at least a dozen times. The one thing I had to get out of my head was that I could control myself and drink in moderation. But that just was not true. No alcohol at all helped the best!

@edwardprokopchuk3264

5 ай бұрын

Hope you’re hanging in there. I’m starting my journey and only a couple of weeks in. Pretty difficult mentally, especially around the weekends.

@JDW0

4 ай бұрын

How you doing man? I’ve been drinking for 6 years straight tonight is the night I’m done. I hope you’re hanging in there

I just started my sobriety today with alcohol. Started the gym this last week again, and am training for several bicycle races in the next couple years. After ruining my life with alcohol the last few years it’s time to begin. It was really nice seeing I’m not the only one struggling. I hope you all do well. Side note: im an amputee from a high school accident and have been numbing myself with different drugs and alcohol on and off for 13 years. We can do it

@Dixie1963

10 ай бұрын

You can do it!!🙏

@zinospinedi3227

9 ай бұрын

I hope you are still doing well and targeting your Goal. I do not know you but im proud of you!

@zacharyedmond8223

9 ай бұрын

Hope you're still going strong, and if not that's okay! Can always start again the moment you read this and get back to yourself :) it took me about 3 hospital detoxes, and many moments of trial and error, but i am free from my addiction and back to myself.

@trevorfritz6385

8 ай бұрын

You are definitely not alone.

@user-rv9qx9sp1y

8 ай бұрын

THEY call it disability. I CALL it A "NEW Ability".

My adult son was 6 wks shy of 39 when he died of cirrhosis, due to alcoholism. I miss my son everyday... it was the biggest heartache in my life & knowing it was all because he couldn't beat this demon that our society normalizes is gut wrenching. 💔

@anm836

2 ай бұрын

So sorry :(

Just wow. Prayers for those of you who’ve gotten sober and are working to be sober.

I quit cigarettes and marijuana after 25 years and I’m trying to quit drinking alcohol now. I know if I can go a week without drinking I can do it. Every day is a battle

@huskydadtokoda

Жыл бұрын

​@Black Rhino Jeet Kune Do & MMA thanks for the recommendation, struggling here

@saral2270

Жыл бұрын

You got this!! ❤

@Roncho9999

Жыл бұрын

Try the Sinclair method... Worked for me 😉

@cincin4515

9 ай бұрын

I just quit at 60+ years. I became much more frightened of becoming a diabetic and having amputated feet than i was of quitting.

It's crazy how dangerous alcohol is while being so easily available and socially acceptable.

Annie Grace , this is my 14th day. I'm going through the 30-day experiment I'm still learning 🙏 I'm listening to your audiobook I come from Poland 🇵🇱 from a country where my country is famous for drinking alcohol, and the people are convinced that alcohol is a part of life, useful for relaxation, social life, and everything in between. It seemed that way to me too. In some way you can focus on the positives. This method is to pay attention to your language and the words that come out of your mouth. Saying I can't drink is negative because it sends the wrong message to your subconscious. I no longer feel like I'm missing something, but I have tools thanks to you that I use, all the ones you recommend. I like it very much Drinking alcohol was because I wanted to unwind and relax, but it lasted only for 40 minutes. After a momentary high, I felt a sudden drop in my mood, I felt worse and worse, I only wanted to drink another beer, and this made me feel worse after drinking alcohol. I drank. I understood the cause of my drinking before I undertook the Experiment. Thanks to the knowledge I have gained, I look at alcohol completely differently. It seemed to me that alcohol made me happier, giving the impression that I was more relaxed and could talk to anyone without inhibition. You've probably figured this out yourself. This whole experiment is associated with greater MINDFULNESS AND AWARENESS ITSELF. You need to look at the Ideas, thoughts and actions you once took without the participation of consciousness or its consent. It is easy to feel weak and hopeless when we are plagued by the craving for alcohol, especially when we give in to it. The truth is that it was an internal conflict with my subconscious, which She spoke to me falsely, I couldn't listen to her or identify with her, that was the direct reason for drinking. Instead of solving the problem, I preferred to drink alcohol. Then I didn't feel like doing anything, I wasted time holding alcohol in my hands. There were also some great ones, but it was unstable... When I don't drink, I'm really in great shape, as if I were at work and in normal life. I'm in a great mood and I feel an incredible flow of energy and I have control over my life, it's also related to the fact that my relationship with my family has improved, I don't have any mood swings and my energy level is gradual. It's strange, because I have always considered myself the life of the party, I can be distant from myself, then such people are perceived as positive people. If you laugh at others, teach Sue to laugh at you too, because no one likes rude people. In fact, I was using my image to fit in with people, and I can easily establish relationships without alcohol, but I forgot about it. Alcohol also sometimes made me want to escape from my problems. Instead of solving them, I thought that if I drank them, I would forget about them. Unfortunately, when I woke up the next day, I woke up with a terrible hangover and a lack of will to live, and also with stress that came back with a vengeance, anxiety and uncertainty about the future. When I stopped drinking, I was able to endure it for some time, but it still came back... thanks to this experiment, I discover myself, I consciously look at my feelings and emotions, which, thanks to the tools, suddenly became silent. I have never felt so great, I know what to do in stressful situations, and I know how to occupy my mind with other pleasures during my life. I treat myself with understanding and gentleness. I feel Clarity of mind, and thanks to edza zuoeonke I can now look at alcohol. Thank you, Annie Alkohol this is narcotic, this is shit and ruining life. end the cycle. 29/02/2024 ~Krystian

@toyworld501-Ir1ym

Ай бұрын

😮

So I have decided finally I’m going to go sober after the last 7 years of abuse: - I lost my university degree - I have been arrested - I never saved any money - I I lost friendships and relationships and hurt my family - I have let myself and most importantly God down My last drink is finished… the bottle is in the bin My last spliff is finished… grinder is in the bin The journey begins now!

@Brissles

Ай бұрын

How's it going?

4 years sober, game changer. No drama, no hangovers, not pissing 100s against a wall every weekend. Out of every drug, alcohol is definitely one of the worst. Never happier :)

@kathyanneboulay

9 ай бұрын

COVID got us too. It's been difficult with the stress that life has been . And I like your mantra . Progress not perfection ❤

Going to be 17 months clean & sober thank you Jesus Christ 🙏🙏🙏

@luvbecsj191

27 күн бұрын

❤❤

Today’s the day. I know I can do it, just have to stay focused. Thank you for this.

@dericklanning3201

20 күн бұрын

I’m right there with you brother

I'm 35 I started drinking when I was 22 I wasted so many years of my life in denial drinking destroying my life and health Ive been in rehab 4 times. My addiction left me anxious lonely, paranoid and afraid of everything. Now I'm 12 months sober and I'm living my best life I found a program in CA got a sponsor and worked the 12 steps finally taking my recovery seriously. I can now enjoy life alcohol free. For anyone reading this who is struggling it's never to late to change your life their is support out there but you have to want it and take your recovery seriously 🙏

79 days sober,what the hell was i thinking,i have never felt better,you guys can do this,it's hard but life changing,stay strong im with you 💪

Decided alcohol was too much at the center of my life I decided to take a year off. Last drink I took was Xmas Eve last year. I feel better than I ever have! My memory is brighter and better and I handle anxiety better. I've conquered my social anxiety enough to not need it so my almost 1 yr break is showing me all the reasons I should quit permanently.

I’m an atheist and I’m 73 years old, and I started drinking when I was 14. Everything you hear in this video I’ve validated in my own experience. In 2 days I will have stopped drinking alcohol for 1 year. Just to say if a stupid old man like me can stop anyone can. Good luck to all those who are trying to abandon drink, it’s so worthwhile so keep on keeping on.

I’m 41 years old, Just passed 2 years sober on April 05 2023. I have never felt physically better. Haven’t missed a day work or family function in that time. Facts!!

1year sober, im 35, best decision i make in my entire life, i was almost dying, i cant even look at alcohol anymore, thank god.

Just started my journey of sobriety. Been drinking steady for 11 years as it was my self medication for dealing with Bi-Polar. I’m 1 month and 7 days in so far and I already feel such a weight lifted. I used it to fight my depression and anxiety but let me tell you it only hurts you and makes things worse. The damage it does to your brain and body will leave you in a worse state, it is not a medicine, it is a false pretense of happiness. I hope all who are starting or maintaining there journey of sobriety can stay focused on the joy of this freedom, the freedom to enjoy yourself, to feel the strength of healing.

@PoetSherrod

2 ай бұрын

Wow thank you for this! I'm on day 1

@Angel_is_so_Random

Ай бұрын

Interesting I am also bipolar and yeah I use it in that way too but now it’s gotten to the point where it’s causing a lot of problems in my life. Like I used to say stupid things and whatever to be expected. However back In September I started blacking out and now I black out almost every time and every morning after I wake up terrified of my phone…

I drink socially and decided to stop 2 weeks ago. Best decision ever. Life changing!

@CornbreadJenkins34

Жыл бұрын

Stick with it bro! One day at a time!

@fabianbussinger2291

Жыл бұрын

Keeep going :)

@rashadzellner1298

Жыл бұрын

It only gets better ❤

@sammyocgirl7411

Жыл бұрын

sucks to be you dude

@FromPeloToYourHeart

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations 👏🏾 🎊 💐 🥳

Ive been sober for over 10 years now and yes, it made my life better and I wont go back but being confronted with the reality day by day and really feel why I was an alcoholic hurts as much as all the damage I did to myself. Its still not easy to deal with. I even started to meditate, eat clean, work out and there is still so much struggle in my life. but its worth the pain though.

@jeanieolahful

Жыл бұрын

Check This Naked Mind and/or Allen Carr. It’s a different way of approaching alcohol addiction.

@Midcoastmaine1

Жыл бұрын

At 20 years sober through AA I've had many conversations about this. If in AA talk to your sponsor for advice. If no advice get another sponsor. In many people putting down the drink is the most important step but know that outside help through counseling can be just as important. And from my heart to yours, Let go and let God. Never forget what brought you there but truly you are a different person now. You didn't get sober to live back in the past.y prayers to you.

@peteragelakos3610

Жыл бұрын

I drink every day all day long 😢

@peteragelakos3610

Жыл бұрын

​@@Midcoastmaine1 God bless you

@peteragelakos3610

Жыл бұрын

20 years is amazing 🎉

I'm sober for 15 days. And it means something to me. I wasn't an alcoholic, but I had a habit of drinking quite often. I don't wanna go back. I need to learn how to live without it.

I get ridiculed constantly for not drinking and not wanting to even have one drink. It is not worth it whatsoever for me, my health, and my mental clarity. Gf is moving out partially because she wants to party and I want a life of discipline. Not drinking has caused my life to be so much better, and allowing the negative to leave on its own.

@OneDayAtATime365

Жыл бұрын

Breakups and endings of chapter's of friendship are inevitable. Especially when your attempting to better yourself and the other person or people are not. The difference is that you are choosing the path. The struggle with alcohol and other stuff is, that it chooses the path for you. You lose the ability to choose. Follow your gut. 🙌

@Type1Drew

Жыл бұрын

@@OneDayAtATime365 Hard pill to swallow but people will come and go from my life, especially when you stop doing what they want you to do

@OneDayAtATime365

Жыл бұрын

@@Type1Drew It sucks. It can an must get better. I choose to put effort towards a healthy social circle. God willing through my own efforts. Isolation is a torture, or a gift. Double edged blade for me. One day at a time. Nights suck the most. lol ✌️

@Type1Drew

Жыл бұрын

@@OneDayAtATime365 Learning to love being alone, but never "lonely" I am taking it day by day to get better, it's never easy, just not as difficult.

@John_Wood_

Жыл бұрын

@@Type1Drew you are a wise man. Best of luck.

It’s just astonishing how much a person can poison themselves with alcohol over time and not just drop dead. Stopped using alcohol at 50, and looking back from 55 it was the second best decision of my life. The best decision of my life was marrying a woman who could tolerate and love me long enough for me to realize she was more important than drinking or anything else that could come between us, she literally saved my life and She never once asked me to quit.

@renarettinger8523

Жыл бұрын

I’ll be 50 soon and quit 33 days ago after 25 years, amazing how completely different I feel physically and mentally. The clarity is strong and the depression has gone. (The 1st 2 weeks completely sucked though lol) congrats to you

Ive not touched alcohol in 24 years....zero regrets for quitting, & Life is so much better.

I blacked out at a party on a Saturday afternoon at a park in the east side of Tokyo but woke up in my bed in my apartment on the west side of Tokyo with zero memory of how I got there. And I did that, no one drove me home. I’m still amazed I survived that. Since then, 7 years ago, I refuse to get drunk and I might drink 3-4 drinks in a month. Dry January is just January now. It’s much much better living this way.

Quitting alcohol is hands down the BEST thing I’ve ever done- never felt better!!

@davidwee130

7 ай бұрын

Good for you

I have been sober now for 17 years 3 months and 5 days today. Thank the Lord my life is so much better now.

I took the first step yesterday. I called my friends to come get me and I self admitted into the hospital. This gonna be hard. But when i was on the verge of suicide because of drinking to much. I know i needed the help. The first step is the hardest. But I'm glad I did it.

@ClownWorld11

Күн бұрын

You are strong brother. Best wish 🎉❤

Nearly 16 years sober . Best thing I ever did but boy was it hard I tried for years to stop until I was sick of being sick . My alcoholism was the worst I’d known . Best thing about being sober is waking up clear headed and nit having that awful dread and sickness about what happened the day before .

Over 2 decades 100% sober...best decision EVER. I was a mess.

My last drink was the early morning of December 25th 2021. I lost 60 pounds the first 4 months. My head is clear, my thoughts are much better, and my outlook on life has improved tenfold.

I’m about to turn 43. Went to rehab and had 6 months sober. To say I fell off the wagon is an understatement. I’m drinking almost a liter of whiskey per day. And I am terrified to let my family know that especially my daughter.I need some help, but I have faith that I will get there. I’m living a total lie and need to face it. I did it before and I can do it again. God bless everybody on here that shared their stories. It is motivation for me.

Just wanting to encourage everyone here! You deserve a chance and I sincerely hope you will conquer this!

12 years sober, best thing I ever did.

One year and a month sober. I went to AA for 90 days in a row and got a sponsor did the steps. I didn’t have the same positive experiences that a lot of people seem to have. I gained weight. Last year I was plagued by financial, troubles, legal troubles and my dog died. But, a year later I’m glad I stuck it out, because things would have been much much worse. Depending on how long you drink, it takes awhile for your brain to rewrite. So don’t give up if your not all perky and energized after a year. Now, I’ve finally got my shit together and I’m finally starting to feel good.

I'm so glad I was brought up in a non -alcohol home. It just never became part of my life. Big shout out to all those brave people here who have given it up. Here's to a happy life for you all.

@AdamMitchellv

2 ай бұрын

i was brought up in a non alcohol home and still became an alcoholic

18 days. Longest I’ve ever gone.

I lost my 25 year old daughter in March 2022 💔 Absolutely Devastating 😢. Her Father took his life 6 months prior. In the past two years I have lost 5 very close family members to alcohol. Alcoholism is definitely socially acceptable & I have so many family & friends that are alcoholic’s. I don’t drink alcohol but I do have kidney disease, and back in 2005 I had 4 surgeries in 4 months and became addicted to pain medication. There are several people in my family who Jude me & if I’m happy, sad, quiet, they assume that I am on pill’s again. That was 18 years ago. I got help. It was really difficult but it was soo worth it. I feel fortunate that I have never been addicted to alcohol because it is socially acceptable & you can buy it anywhere. You don’t need a prescription to abuse alcohol. It will destroy your life & the family that you leave behind. 💔

Folks, I've lived a life of addictions for over 30 years. I knew God but always felt he couldn't love me. When I listen to Tasha's song, I realize how wrong I was. Almost 2 years clean next month Ill sing forever. He waited patiently for me. Help me to see everything you see in me. Hallelujah!!! Praise God for her ministry. God gets the glory

@OneDayAtATime365

Жыл бұрын

You are living proof, that no matter how many years. Recovery is possible. Keep the faith. 🙏

Over 2 years sober,lost count on purpose...just stopped with a severe addiction to alcohol...62 in a few days...love!! Love!! My new life,why in the world did I drink,wow! Anybody can quit! Whatever helps,just do something. Good luck all...

2 months sober and honestly I thank my baby girl. Soon to be first time mother here. I was getting really tired of the gruesome hangovers, shakes, the pain, and the depression. I knew it wasn’t normal when my first thought in the morning was “where’s my bottle of Jameson”. I’m thankful because I don’t want to go back to any of that anymore. It’s not a way to live and I don’t want to bring my daughter around my past life. We deserve better.

@staticfrequency2250

2 ай бұрын

Hats off to you. . . as someone who grew up with a parent who fought demons with drinking, I promise you are doing the single biggest thing by committing to not drinking.

3 months sober here, and it’s amazing. This video just confirms my decision. Thanks

@OneDayAtATime365

Жыл бұрын

3 months! 🙌🤯🙌 Those are the most incredible times. You are on the front lines in the trenches! You got this! The fog starts to lift. No matter what obstacles come your way. Remember you made it 3 months! And you can always make it another 3 months. So proud of you! You give us all hope. ☝️

@Wonder_Woman21

Жыл бұрын

I’m at 3 months too but, I’m not sure I notice any difference yet because I wasn’t drinking much over the last few years except when I went on vacation or social events a couple times a year. My frequency wasn’t much but I had difficulty moderating when I did. I also would have hangxiety, memory loss, heart palpitations, lose a day to recovery, poor sleep, etc. so I suppose without alcohol, I no longer experience that.

@FromPeloToYourHeart

Жыл бұрын

​@@Wonder_Woman21 congratulations 🎊 👏🏾 💐

@FromPeloToYourHeart

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations 👏🏾 🎊 💐 🥳

@Strangestthing1

Жыл бұрын

Wait until you get through the holidays without getting drunk. So easy the first half of the year. Then July 4th rears it's ugly head.

I quit 4 months ago at 21. I started binge drinking from the age of 14/15. Every weekend I would have enough money saved from reselling sweets and drinks at school, me and my friends would buy alcohol and drink until we passed out or blacked out. This continued for 6 years. No weekend off. I went backpacking for 11 months last year and drank almost everyday for 8 months. This was when I realised I had a drinking problem. So on January 10th I decided to quit drinking. Approaching 4 months and can honestly say it was the best decision I ever made. You can be an alcoholic at any age. And I was well on my way to becoming dependent

@peterlyons8793

Жыл бұрын

How do you drink while still dealing with the rigors of hiking/backpacking for nearly a year?

@kaylakent446

Жыл бұрын

I’m 21 and also an alcoholic

Going on day three of sobriety... this is not the first time I've quit. I've gone a few months at a time. This might the first time I actually feel just flat out bored of it, sick of it, etc. I'm ready to move on with my life.

@tyronetyrone6462

6 ай бұрын

Keep pushing fam going on 3 weeks for me

@pamelarogers4598

3 ай бұрын

12 step program ❤

50 years old, started drinking 2 years ago. Realized very quickly that I didn’t want that kind of life. Got my year cake last November 3rd so grateful for AA

32 years old and had my last drink 6 months ago. I swear, if I can do it, YOU can do this.

I was sober for 21 years until covid hit and was laid off. It was the perfect excuse for the addict in my mind. I’m struggling to surrender again, but this helps me today. “Don’t quit quitting.” That’s my mantra.

@cincin4515

9 ай бұрын

Don't think that way. Our government actually assured us on ads on tv non stop that we'd all succumb to alcoholism and domestic violence due to lockdowns. Don't ever let others take control of your mind.

@nvrgvp1

8 ай бұрын

Keep it in the day. Be where your hands are.

@GEN_X_

8 ай бұрын

FALSE BAPTIST TEACHING. Even Jesus drank Wine and Noah got drunk after the Great Flood and he was the most righteous on earth. Too much of anything is bad for you. Too much food is bad for you. The Bible says having a drink can bring joy. Ecclesiastes 9:7: "Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for it is now that God favors what you do."

@deblou7

7 ай бұрын

You already have the tools, pick them back up and start using them, you can do this ❤

@gravelpit5680

6 ай бұрын

​@@GEN_X_ bro, who you trying to convince, them or YOU. No one is saying alcohol can't be enjoyed by many people. But for alcoholics, it's a serious problem. Why you posted that crap, it has no context here

I was at about 60 drinks per week. I'm going on day 3 sober and yeah its rough. I slept maybe an hour last night. But I'm not going back. I will push through these weird feelings until I'm free. "It only takes one step to walk a thousand miles."

I didn't start drinking until I was 35, when I lost my business lease after a few bad years post 2020, and I took on alcohol because my brain wouldn't stop trying to build my business towards success, but I had to shut my inner dialog up in order to dismantle and smash everything I had built. Currently craving a drink, but I know everytime I do I lose a day of my life in recovery, and I need to reform my habits because I still havn't rebuilt my business even though I have a decent opportunity to now, and it's because i attached drinking to my business, and I find it hard to motivate myself to work on it without a drink, but then when I start drinking i lose focus and dont get anything done. I've quit cigarettes, that was easy, so now I am figuring out the methods to quit this.

My health is declining. Severe gut health compromised and kidney stones! Huge warning and it’s not a coincidence that I ran into this video ❤

I began drinking at 17 years of age. Blackouts from day one. Instant alcoholic. Within a few weeks, I was drinking around 4 bottles of pure whiskey and tequila plus a day. I drove home every night. I very quickly could no longer function. I ended up unemployed and unemployable. I basically was a park bench drunk, who had a home, if I could remember where it was. I only survived by the love and grace of God. Today I am 33 years alcohol free. I worked as a cleaner for many years, and was well respected and looked up to. Then I worked as a security officer for 9 years. Again very well respected and liked. I trained a lot of new staff. Just for today I am sober and very greatfull.

I quit 3 months ago after 15 years of drugs and drinking. Sick of anxiety, depression, hangovers. Being broke. I feel so much better

Been sober for 2 years and 8 months. It gets so much easier, and your life turns around. You aren't sick all the time. You don't have cringey behavior that regret and obsess over. It is so freeing to not have to worry about people seeing it on your face when you are bloated, hungover, still drunk. No more work whispers or weird interactions. Just so much better...

I’m 2 years sober as of TODAY! 4/20/21! If I can do it, you guys can!!! Believe me, I went through it all, jails, 5150s, rehab, overdoses, I thought I would never get out.. if you are struggling, you can do it! One day at a time!! Sober at 28 years old never felt so good

Almost 2.5 years under my belt. I am so, so happy about the fact alcohol no longer has a grip on me.

"You need something worth waking up for, that's the substitute for addiction" ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! I have a decade of continuous recovery and I love my life now!

Been sober for a year now..lost 70lbs and feel better than I ever have in my life…thank God for granting me this moment of clarity.

Depression is the inability to construct the future in your mind! This was very powerful words to me.

1 year 3 months sober. Saved 15k and my body has avoided over 5000 standard drinks of poison. Hang in there people it's well worth it

drinking is the main cause for my anxiety issues. after a bad binge and terrible hangover the anxiety seems to ease down or completely go away 2 weeks later and then after that i feel complete clarity. the problem with this is i find myself thinking that im not an alcoholic because I am feeling good, my anxiety is lowered or completely gone and then i feel like i can handle a few drinks again and that im not an alcoholic then i find myself in the same damn position with the black out night, throwing up all day long and recovering for a full week. i am hoping to break this cycle.

@TINKYSTEELE

Жыл бұрын

You can do this

I just celebrated my 3rd sober anniversary on May 1, 2024. AA saved more than just my Life, it is saving my SOUL. \m/

3weeks sober gotta keep pushing fam

18 years sober and happy with it 😊 It's a lot of years but I vividly remember the beginning, counting each day. Seriously, sobriety is freedom.

@fahadjanjua5140

10 ай бұрын

My 4th day

I was in an accident over 4 years ago that required me to have 5 open surgeries over the years. I used to enjoy a glass of wine or beer socially or while watching a sporting event. I realized I was drinking more on a daily basis to numb the pain and anxiety I was feeling. Instead of drinking to enjoy, I was drinking to escape. That's when I stopped drinking alcohol. I am scheduled for a 6th surgery in 1 week. I hope it is my last. Thank you to all who participated in this video. You are saving lives.

@juliespiteri3625

8 ай бұрын

Well done. Hope you are OK now❤