If you enjoyed this video and are curious about sober living, I did an ep on the books that made me take the leap! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mc-SpLOcsM_DioU.html

Well done, 1 year sober here. In regards to mental health stopping drinking has improved my mental health beyond belief.

proud of everyone on the sober journey. i’ve never drank alcohol and never been interested, helps that i’m Muslim and it’s discouraged in our faith- due to all the reasons Alex and so many in the comments have said they found as negatives. i often feel quite sad when i’ve been around others who are drunk or hungover and see them be not their best self or the way their body language and anxiety changes. it’s sad because i wish they could see themselves and know there’s so many other ways to be social, be happy, be confident and have fun without alcohol. i’m 28 and have had amazing moments and experiences without the help of alcohol (despite having other barriers like mental health and health conditions) and that’s not because i’m any better or special- it’s just because it IS POSSIBLE. so possible. please don’t let society’s obsession with alcohol make you feel like you have to partake- you don’t. it’s not legal because it’s good for you, it’s legal because it’s lines the pockets of many who do not care about you. ❤

New subscriber here. Thank you for sharing your journey Alex. I’m on day 6 and I’ll admit it’s hard. I’ve been drinking heavily for last 12 months due to work stress and made the decision to go sober. I want 2023 to be a better year and I know that drinking isn’t the answer to coping with my stress. At the moment I find myself in floods of tears everyday for absolutely no reason, I’m hoping that will pass! I started doing a puzzle on New Year’s Eve and that’s massively helping with the “wine witch” which inevitably appears everyday at 5pm! I just keep visualising how good I’m going to feel in 3 months time. Good luck on your sober journey!

yaay, congrats! you motivated me to start the journey I've been thinking about for quite some time. as a result, I had my first sober NYE party after 10 years 🎉 7 days and counting! thank you for the encouragement.

You are so inspirational. I went T total in September as well as gluten free for health reasons and do not miss it. I also have ADHD and Dyspraxia which I have struggled with since I was little. Think it was activated due to an operation I had at 4 years old. Love the awareness you are giving of everything you are dealing with to help others. Your brother would be so proud. ❤

I’m 6 days sober! 🎉People are asking if this decision is for good, I don’t know the answer to that but I liked your response“I’ll be sober for as long as it serves me”. I’m hoping it’ll improve my relationships with those closest to me. Thank you for the inspiring content 😊

Love this, I've not drank in over 3 years and I love how fresh I feel, lots of people try snd make me for some reason but I can still get funny ''drunk'' on atmosphere with no alcohol at all so I'm not missing anything!

I've just hit my 2 year anniversary on Christmas eve and I'll probably never drink again. I stopped drinking to challenge myself and honestly found it so easy. Good luck to anyone starting out on their journey.

Brilliant video congratulations on being sober for 30 days Alex ❤😊

Just found your channel today and I think all your content is spot on! I like you have been sober curious for around a year, read all the quit lit and had my last drink on 29th Dec, excited for the journey ahead! Well Done Alex

Hi Alex, I live with my family in Greece. The culture here is to enjoy good food and wine but not to get drunk. Good conversations between friends and enjoy the philosophy of life to the full without alcohol being a priority in society. Thank you for discussing this topic. All the best in your journey. ❤

Yes Dr Alex! I was sober for 2 months recently, had my first drink for my birthday You were much better than Love Island that show doesn’t deserve a guy like yourself

Another fantastic video. Congratulations on 30 days sober. 👏 I am going on 18 months sober. I particularly loved how you mentioned dating. I have found that when I go on a date, my date is very considerate and won't drink. I can go out with friends who drink and I'm fine not drinking. I will say that even though being 18 months sober I have been tempted but always go and do something else for 5 to minutes and then the urge is gone. Congratulations again, you're an inspiration to many. 💙

Not sure who needs to read this but I’ve tried and failed to stop drinking at least ten times before and I’ve recently read Allen Carr’s book (not the comedian) and it totally changed my view of alcohol. To summarise the book it’s far easier to quit if you don’t rely on willpower and instead remove your desire to drink alcohol which the book does by removing every illusion that alcohol is positive in any way.

-- Hi Alex! Congratulations on 30 days sober! 😊❤️

Interesting Q/A vedio.... congratulations for completing 30 days being sober ...👏👏👏 Loved that place ( glass panel in your home ) 🙂

Amazing video congratulations on being sober for 30 days Dr Alex xx

Well done Dr Alex, I’m 42 and I’ve been sober since 25, I was only ever a social drinker but I don’t miss it at all, I never have really and I’m the favourite of my friends as I’m the designated driver 😂 good luck with your journey 💙

Just passed my 2 yr mark (30th December) after being a heavy drinker not been easy but feel so much better especially in the mornings no more guilty feelings of how much I had drunk the night before plus my wife is so much happier 😊👍

Great vid Alex. Im off it, its been burning me up and Ive been ignoring this too long and it steadily got worse the last 2 years. The past week I havent missed it...Ive rediscovered sleep and I cant wait to keep going ...and i cant believe im saying this!!!

originally committed to dry jan but now considering full sobriety. thank you for these videos, they’re very helpful esp as I’m a uni student trying to navigate that situation!!

Loved this so much! I started around a similar time (40 days tomorrow!) being 20 it was scary but it’s definitely changed my perspective you don’t need it to enjoy! I’d love to make a video like this one day.

Great video Doc! Answers a lot of my own questions. Can relate to a lot of what you said as well myself having managed to get through the festive period sober 💪

congratulations mate!! doing dry january and its already day 5 for me

Really enjoyed this video. I'm not a big drinker and am thinking of doing the same. Happy new year both!😊

A big well done I’ve just completed 31 days myself today what an amazing difference it is quitting alcohol I’m a bit older than you but I agree with everything you’re saying it’s nice to hear your story and how close it compares to my own experience of alcohol thank you for sharing well done 👏👏👏👏

3 months without booze, and I can't imagine ever wanting to drink alcohol again. The benefits faaaaaaaaar outweigh any disadvantage. Healthy mind, healthy body.

I feel like I have the best of both. Quite often I’ll have a couple of beers at home on the weekend, but it’s very rare I go out and get drunk, so I can enjoy having a drink but still do things I wanna do

Great video! Super work on your sober journey. Lots of tips and advice to help others. Off the drink myself since April. Dont miss it! Feels amazing💯🤸‍♀️ Thank you for your encouragement-many will benefit from your honesty 💙

Morning doc...I'm enjoyed to watch you natural vedio..I very like its...Congratulations and non-stop sober for you health doc..I always support you..Smile for health also..😊❤🙏

Quitting alcohol is only hard if you believe alcohol offers a benefit and you feel like you’re giving something up. Once you realise that you stand everything to gain and nothing to lose then it’s easy and you’ll never feel deprived again

Interesting video again😊 Thank you.

4 years for me keep up the good work it's worth it

The lockdown was a blessing in some ways. Been sober now for almost 3.5 years. Alcohol is perfectly packaged poison and I do not understand why it is still legal??

I just wondered if you have lost weight from a month off alcohol ? I'm a wi bit like Sarah who commented previously.. I'm only few days in. I'm doing it to be healthier and to lose weight. Also thank you Dr.Alex for showing your pill. I suffer with depression and truth .... no 1 cares. I think Ireland is still in the stone age. Anyways thank you for making it not a stigma. X

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i hope u do a documentary about being sober and quitting alcohol i ave just thought of it nw for an idea for u if u want to do a documentary

Keep going everyone! 🍀🌟🍀🌟🍀

Hi Alex, I think I am at the same place as you and totally related to your previous post, actually felt quite emotional hearing everything. I am doing Dry Jan, so on day 10, so Woo hoo for me, but am quietly hoping to do Dry 2023. I am suffering from agoraphobia/panic disorder and that is another reason why I think stopping drinking will help me focus on my mental health more. I am also into fitness, so hate wasting a moment of my own time. I am also trying more things out of my comfort zone. Looking forward to following your tips. 😊

Love this - inspiring! ❤️

Well done Alex that's brilliant I'm doing dry January well till my hubby's birthday 29th.. People that know me say well u don't drink much anyway but I will miss what I have but really just looking forward to my personal challenge so here's to it & thank u for all your hard work 🙂x

Today I missed my first comment!! 😐😑. Congratulations lx ji!!

How do you manage at events such as weddings when surrounded by mostly everyone else who is drinking? I think that'd be the hardest part for me, when on a night where everyone else is drinking after an hour or two then not wanting to be around others who are drunk.

I think more bars nightclub etc need less pressure on alcohol because when you ask for non alcohol things the staff say really and you get the look and the price is ridiculous..

I do think you’ll probably drink again. It often takes a few periods of sobriety to understand it’s dangers. I went sober for 6 months then convinced myself I could “moderate”. For a while I did very well but slowly got complacent and got drunk again. My mental health was slipping again. If you ever realise you can’t control alcohol then you’ll never ever be able to. I think that only a small percentage of people manage alcohol properly. Most people have some level of addiction. Even that working person who “needs” a glass of wine to relax after work. You’re essentially using a drug to manage your emotion. Or that person who needs to drink to socialise. Good luck with your journey.

How is the piano going? ❤

I've got to partially and subjectively disagree on dating. I think the relaxing effect if you are nervous or have anxiety actually brings out the best version of yourself. The sober and talking to a new person version of me is absolute shite, far away from engaged or energised. With a few drinks, much better. Secondly, drinking uninhibits you. So if you're a twat, it shows. For example, I saw a drunk group get off the train recently who kicked a cat twice as it walked past them. Would they have done that sober? No, they would have been presenting the "best version of themselves". Seeing someone drunk, angry, not getting their way are great tests of character.

I don't have ADHD, but have slept amazingly since investing in a weighted blanket

Great Q and A 😊

Não bebo, mas estou amando seus vídeos de seus dias sóbrios👏🏾👏🏾gostaria de saber se tem seus livros traduzidos para o português(Brasil)

I haven’t had a drink now for 6month and don’t think I drink again 😮

Hi Dr Alex .And hello every one else. Has any one noticed when your feeling down or stressed most ppls advice is oh get ya self a drink ? Pier pressure is a difficult one ..! Stay strong keep safe .x

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personal question, but i guess this channel is personal, are you worried coming of anti depressants as its such a big thing?

Yo nunca e tomoda likor,

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I am new one love you alex ❤️

No alcohol for you my ladddd.

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Alax,try keeping your hands behind your back....I bet you wouldn't be able to talk.xx

Alex, I live in the USA and I would like for you to contact me. Please.

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