On march 6th i set out to walk 1000 miles in 50 days for homeless people with addiction and mental health problems please click www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tim-johnson25 for details please help if you can thank you
@dleimkuehler4 жыл бұрын
Dear Tim, I am in my second day of not drinking no withdrawal symptoms yet. I can't get in to see my GP until 4 June, and am a bit worried that things will start, a d what if I need medical attention prior to that? Thanks so much for the gift of your videos which I know is a lifeline for so many. David-
@TimJohnsonrecovery4 жыл бұрын
Hi David, if your at all worried go to hospital a and e and explain your situation. It all depends on the quantities and length of time you have been using them as to the severity of your withdrawal. Congratulations for stopping and good luck much love
@dleimkuehler4 жыл бұрын
Tim I slipped yesterday after 6 days of sobriety 😒
@TimJohnsonrecovery4 жыл бұрын
@@dleimkuehler Dont worry David keep trying and dont give up ,try and learn from it. Its nothing to be ashamed of,stay strong and much love
@theotherguy48973 жыл бұрын
Wish I had found you about a week ago. Thanks though for the explanation of what I went through 💩⛈️
@testaccount41504 жыл бұрын
I went to rehab in 12-12-93. On 12-12-20, I will be sober 27 years.
@ananda_miaoyin3 жыл бұрын
Do you still think about it after all these years? That is a stupid question. Obviously you do. You watched this video. Some long time sober people seem to still have booze on the mind, as if it is still a part of their lives. What is the deal with that?
@testaccount41503 жыл бұрын
@@ananda_miaoyin once in a while I still think about it. There is no such thing as a stupid question. Thinking about it helps me get stronger. Every day I face my demon. Sofar I am beating that demon with the help of my higher power and aa. Good luck.
@testaccount41503 жыл бұрын
@High Roller thank you. It works if you work it.
@howardmanley33883 жыл бұрын
KUDOS! 37 for me...
@testaccount41503 жыл бұрын
@@howardmanley3388 thank you for your comment. It lets me know that your time sober is obtainable at one day at a time.
@bryanmeekins8355 жыл бұрын
17 days sober so far. I feel irritable, in a bad mood most of the time, but that's all right because I'm sober! I gotta tell you, I really really like being sober. I like being able to drive somewhere at night. I like waking up in the morning without a hangover. I like not getting upset over things that aren't eorth getting upset about because my thoughts have been distorted by alcohol. I just hope I can stay the course. I don't want to go back. That really scares me.
@jefferysmith50714 жыл бұрын
ive got to drive every morning at 4:30 am and it got to the point where i could absolutely not see anything at all. I almost lost my job of 10 years because i just wasnt able to give it up, and called in weekly. Because im such a hard worker in a leadership position, they bared with it. My girlfriend of years beared with it. I'd consider myself the luckiest man in the world.
@walterjack71364 жыл бұрын
I drank for 50 years. Did'nt realize how long it was. I quit 3 weeks ago. I feel bad all the time mentally, but physically I feel much better. Thats the only bright side.
@ladyjatheist27634 жыл бұрын
I'm on day 10 of a 1-month sobriety challenge. Last night (thursday) was the first evening of my weekend and it was HARD not to stop and get something. I thought about it more and more as my work day drew to an end, but somehow I made it home without stopping to get something, then after sitting down with a sparkling water and some snacks to pass the time till bed I made it past the pressure of wanting, that kept bouncing between my head and my chest! I don't know what's going to happen over the weekend, but today IS day 10! and I managed to get through last night! That single fact gives me hope for at least finishing out the month... I don't know what'll happen after this month... I'm hoping that if I actually do have anything to drink after the month is done, that I can bring myself to do multiple "sober months" during the year.
@walterjack71364 жыл бұрын
@@ladyjatheist2763 I am going on about 3 months sober now. I think about it at a day at a time, because it seems like its easier that way. Good luck to you.
@ladyjatheist27634 жыл бұрын
@@walterjack7136 Thankyou! And of course best to you as well, congratulations on 3 months! Hopefully I'll get there myself, by the end of march. :D
@alankaranand29044 жыл бұрын
Greetings from India🇮🇳.....90 days sober and counting. Pray.
@sarahdixon60113 жыл бұрын
Ankar I'm praying. Keep doing what you're doing.
@alankaranand29043 жыл бұрын
@@sarahdixon6011 thanks sarah
@sarahdixon60113 жыл бұрын
@@alankaranand2904 I have a special place in my heart for India and its inhabitants 😄
@caesar3495 жыл бұрын
If you are reading this - Please know and BELIEVE that you CAN do this. You CAN quit. I was pounding a liter of rum every single night. I knew I had to quit or I would lose everything - my health, my family, career, money, house, etc etc. If you go to a reputable medical professional, they can help ease the withdrawal to a much more manageable level. I know from experience. After the physical recovery, you MUST address the psychological, emotional, and spiritual reasons why you turned into a problem drinker. I wish the best for anyone struggling. I am over three years sober - and life looks a lot better than watching it through the bottom of the liquor bottle.
@tactics-mnk60845 жыл бұрын
caesar349 Thanks buddy. Keep it going;)
@n2cable5 жыл бұрын
Caesar got some good info and passing it on. Thanks...that does more good than anything else
@spiritualnomadlife5 жыл бұрын
caesar349 this is incredible thank you for sharing this is about how much I have been drinking maybe a little less. Im so proud of you. I'm thinking about going to the meetings even though its embarrassing i know I need support to stick with this
@caesar3495 жыл бұрын
Chel- atable you can do it!! Stay strong and always remember that you’re stronger than you give yourself credit for. Nothing is impossible.
@caesar3493 жыл бұрын
Nomads- Quest hello! Sorry I am just seeing your reply. How are you doing?! Please give me an update. Best wishes
@francismajor35304 жыл бұрын
I'm 4 days sober after 7 years of drinking and 3 years of daily drinking. So far no withdrawal symptoms nor cravings. Been continuing to workout and go about my daily routine. I've got this!
@sillkthashocker4 жыл бұрын
Hope you're doing well still
@francismajor35304 жыл бұрын
@@sillkthashocker just passed 6 months :)
@sillkthashocker4 жыл бұрын
@@francismajor3530 nice! :] keep on trucken
@TobyLerone-yn3rr Жыл бұрын
How much was you drinking if you don't mind me asking?
@Mr.character.shuaib2 Жыл бұрын
That’s a little unbelievable!
@iamthem.a.n.middleagednerd10534 жыл бұрын
37+ years sober here. It does get easier as time goes on. Stiff Upper Lip, chaps.
@bryanmeekins8355 жыл бұрын
60 days sober 😁
@TimJohnsonrecovery5 жыл бұрын
Great job,Bryan,be proud and keep moving forward!! Much love to you
@caesar3493 жыл бұрын
Bryan Meekins excellent brother!!! Keep it up!
@bryanmeekins8353 жыл бұрын
@@jordan3224 19 months 😊
@jamiejones84153 жыл бұрын
Im only 3 days but I feel determined I feel I can do this. It breaks my heart to see how my mum's trust has gone and how upset she gets.....I've never been a heavy drinker but pretty much an everyday drinker between 3 cans of rum n coke mixers or sometimes half a bottle.....I've lost money of this the embarssing moments from the past still eat me away in my head and that's the hardest part The anxiety is huge....my insomina is back but I can do this I don't want to moderate or have days off its over from now
@markm.32973 жыл бұрын
@@jamiejones8415 how are you doing? I'm 4 days free from alcohol.
@living4truth4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this. I am on Day 8 now and I never want to go thru this ever again! It's not worth it! I went thru the withdrawals which lasted about 5 days the worst day was the 5th. I had everything you mentioned plus Anxiety Attacks which were to me the worst part of it all. But the 6th day I felt much better, I was very surprised. I finally made it out of the house today and was able to get some sun and some exercise which made me very happy and hopeful. The hardest part now is finding other things to do when I am wanting a drink especially in the evenings because I am alone. I used it as my comfort and something to look forward to each night. So now every time I begin to want a drink I have a carbonated water with lemon and it seems to help. I have Liver & Kidney problems now and staying away from alcohol is extremely important for healing. I have also switched my diet to Fruits, Veggies & Complex Carbs with no oils, sugars, breads or anything that is "refined" or has preservatives in it in order to try and get maximum healing to my organs. I even had to stop drinking coffee because it was adding to my Anxiety Attacks. I have no one around to help me so finding videos like this on KZfaq has been very helpful and encouraging. So again, thank you for all you said here because I really needed to hear it. God Bless you and everyone that is going thru this.
@kevinkelley43764 жыл бұрын
How are you doing a month later?
@naemasufi3 жыл бұрын
try hypnosis to help you through
@jeffbach7366 Жыл бұрын
If you need to talk I'm sober for 25 years and can help. Keep on keeping on. 😎
@genesilvers81845 жыл бұрын
For me the worst part was the anxiety and insomnia then the fear of seizures.
@thuamteamangpa5645 жыл бұрын
Gene Silvers same here
@1st_agent4 жыл бұрын
Same. How are you doing?
@jefferysmith50714 жыл бұрын
anxiety and insomnia are the absolute worst. The insomnia alone was killing me, going 3-4 days without sleep and having to work a very physical job
@tchill764 жыл бұрын
the same here .....
@jefferysmith50714 жыл бұрын
@@tchill76 2 weeks man, that's all it takes, 2 weeks, vitamins, and food and a fuck ton of water and Gatorade. Do it, you body can heal, this man is right
@scottquiggyquigg74794 жыл бұрын
16 days in and my anxiety and depression is so bad but I will not give in x
@brianpeters78473 жыл бұрын
There is no shame to take anxiety medication For a short time under a Doctors supervision..
@jamiejones84153 жыл бұрын
My anxiety is awful I'm only day 3 but its it I'm going to win I don't want the nhs or people to do this for me.....I created this and it's fair I end this
@RhiceyHarierar3 жыл бұрын
I'm 45 days, it made me had a nervous breakdown my last bendge, also quit ciggs and caffeine. Let me tell you this is the worst anxiety and panic I had ever been through. The fatigue omg it's hell on earth. Its called paws and it's awful
I've been drinking 12 beers a day for 2 years. A new job said I had to take a alcohol test but I've been waiting almost to weeks because they keep pushing test date back. I was only going to stop for a day or 2 before test but it's been 10 days lol I've so forgot about drinking. I went from waking up every morning at 7 am and drinking a beer to 10 days later forgetting what a beer was lol. I might as well stop now. i feel great, it's like a natural high I've been missing. How this video ended up on my feed, but I guess God is at work
@emh88614 жыл бұрын
That's so wonderful !
@sarahdixon60113 жыл бұрын
He always is 🙂 What you've done, 'accidentally' sounds great.
@jwells33153 жыл бұрын
Same 12 beers and a couple shots every day....every day for 14 months. Right after rehab. Day ONE......again I'm sick of it!!! Hang in there and thanks for sharing. Thank you!!!
@jeffhoward19093 жыл бұрын
I’m glad I found your video I drank a half a fifth of whiskey a day and maybe a six pack over a broken heart since November 11, 2019 and then alcoholic most of my life being mostly but now I have to change and I want to I’m 6 foot three 250 pounds that is abnormal for me I’ve been a recluse it’s messing with my business I’m a business owner I do remodeling and construction and ice be very fit and had a clear mind broken heart is took me tooTo the other edge now I’m over that I just want to get better I appreciate your videos thank you so much for sharing Jeff Howard
@TimJohnsonrecovery3 жыл бұрын
Good luck Jeff, you can do it. Live strong and live free much love to you
@marcbourassa54903 жыл бұрын
16 days sober, never thought I could do it. Got to keep this going!
@David-cm4ok4 жыл бұрын
I need to cut back for sure. When my kids start telling people all I do is drink beer, it's time. You speak well, very clear and no nonsense. Thanks.
@TimJohnsonrecovery4 жыл бұрын
Thank you David, you can do it my friend. Good luck ,stay strong and much love
@lobstermania40253 жыл бұрын
Day 9 and this is getting worse. Spit up this morning and feel like total crap..When will I wake up feeeling good? 57 yr old male, 12-18 beers a day for 35years...Pray for me.. I need it. Thank you sir!
@user-xe5io6lm9b Жыл бұрын
Me too day ten I'm still feeling very iky I get hungry but it's hard to eat ❤
@lobstermania4025 Жыл бұрын
@@user-xe5io6lm9b Hang in there! It gets much better..Best of luck
@David-xl9uv3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tim. I needed to watch this ..I’ve been struggling on and off. I went sober for three weeks a couple months ago I felt so amazing but I fell off the wagon again. Videos like this help me and give me strength so I thank you from the bottom of my heart
@TheDolly0895 жыл бұрын
Great video, basically what he's saying is that the little voice will cause you to dig a deeper hole instead of dealing with the withdrawal to save your life..god bless all involved, please do what he says, your family needs you.
@stephanieszady98265 жыл бұрын
I’m here to understand what my BF is going through. You’ve answered my questions & then some!!!! Now his behavior make sense
@bjones470592 жыл бұрын
This video is such a help to those who’ve never been through withdrawl. God Bless brother. I’m too an alcoholic and opiate addict (methadone). Hope to have peace and sobriety one day.
@joshualaughner52285 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your time man! It's much appreciated. I've been through it time and time again. My biggest struggle as of late is the triggers.. and yes, the damn brain does play tricks on u. Plus dealing w insomnia, depression, pain, and anxiety on a daily basis is a true bitch..
@jwells33153 жыл бұрын
Herbal Suppliments.... Melatonin or Valeria root to help sleep. Hang in there.......it's worth it.....
@jaycarlson23313 жыл бұрын
By far one of the best videos I have ever watched. It brought me back to the good 10 times I withdrew for 4-5 days. Especially the last time . Your withdrawal was almost exactly like mine. I’m clean from alcohol for 18 months. I will tell my AA group about this video. Thank you Jay Carlson from New York.
@marcdurrant89426 жыл бұрын
Bless ya brother I've just taken my first step to becoming sober I'm on a course to detox from a bottle a day from 8 years of drinking the poison. The dt's have built up over the past 6 months the shaking, cramps, being sick after work. I am a high functioning alcoholic working nights. But I'll beat this its inspiring to watch people who have had to go through the same as I am now it scares the hell aht of me but I got to do it for my family, thank you!
@TimJohnsonrecovery6 жыл бұрын
Good Luck to you Marc,"just hold on" every minute,hour, day gets better and better,i promise. Your family will be proud and you should be proud of yourself. Stay strong and much love to you and to your family.
@slowjamcdub6 жыл бұрын
Marc Durrant what were you drinking a bottle of everyday???
@marcdurrant89426 жыл бұрын
@@slowjamcdub I am drinking a bottle of rum every night, on a detox program soon.
@n2cable5 жыл бұрын
@@marcdurrant8942 Hows it going?
@bill78535 жыл бұрын
Good luck mate but please don't confuse DT's with general withdrawal symptoms..they are an extremely dangerous and severe symptom that few experience . Google delerium tremens .
@ASIF_M19342 жыл бұрын
I had your videos on loop Tim to get me through a Christmas relapse. Insomnia only lasting symptom as well as a hit to my self confidence. Both improving daily now. Thank you brother. God bless you Tim.
@slowjamcdub5 жыл бұрын
Back to day one and this is the best video on KZfaq to help me! Thank you
@savithepanda2 жыл бұрын
This is the second time I've come to this video. I agree completely.
@maltezz4 жыл бұрын
great point about the ltitle voice, i gave my wallet to a trusted family member, so i knew there would be zero chance of getting any alcohol at all. helped alot since the anxiety gets even worse if you have to battle the voice all the time.
@James-lm6wt5 жыл бұрын
I’ve been trying for 15 years to moderate and am coming to terms now that I just can’t do I should never drink again once I start I can’t stop which turns in to days sometimes weeks the longest I have stayed off alcohol since I started drinking was 12 weeks and I don’t ever think I have been more at ease with my self in all my adult life...but you start feeling well looking good lose a few pound confidence comes back and I kid my self that I will just get 8 and then we go again the fucking cycle begins again it just turns me into a complete monster well am 13 days soba so far keep going...been watching your videos from start Tim you have done awesome my friend am glad your getting your life back and you have such a beautiful family.
@TimJohnsonrecovery5 жыл бұрын
Good luck james ,stay strong much love to you
@slowjamcdub6 жыл бұрын
Day 3 sober and going through all the symptoms exactly the way you described. Thanks so much for the heads up so I’m not freaking out and better understand what’s going on. Day 4 now and the nerves and anxiety and panic attacks are starting to fade away. 🙏💪🏻
@user-xe5io6lm9b Жыл бұрын
I'm there now day three
@howardmanley33883 жыл бұрын
37 years sober now because God made himself real to me... there’s no more crucial moment in a persons life then when he or she is encountered by God , That moment sets in motion the rest of one’s life ... (it sure did mine)
@edb49555 жыл бұрын
Good for you man doing this, must have taken a lot of courage.
@saurabhniley54413 жыл бұрын
Extremely honest video. Good for people who think Alcohol is harmless.
@TheDjdjyou5 жыл бұрын
A very, very good and calming video for me. Very different from other videos about withrawal that has me scared, and almost made me drink again. Thank you for making this.
@a0900064 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this!!
@user-my2tt4gi3uАй бұрын
This video is awesome. Thanks for all you do Tim.😊
@bill78535 жыл бұрын
After 30 yrs of very heavy drinking I went from around 25 pints of strong lager a day + whisky ( wife monitored it ) to nothing overnight. Hospital refused to admit me until my brother who's a doctor took me himself . I was severely ill and he thought I might die but I was detoxed with large quantities of librium, numerous drips etc . It was stil a horrendous experience including hallucinations and i could barely walk even when i was discharged . That was 2.5 years ago and I haven't had a drink since and am now fairly fit and strong. I detoxed myself numerous times over the years being ill for a week each time ..no fun at all but it took going to hell and back for me to finally say enough is enough. If you are a VERY heavy drinker and have maintained it for a considerable time I'd be very careful about stopping abruptly and without advice. Alcohol is just another pain killer at first but becomes a pain causer very quickly. Good luck .
@tommcg17764 жыл бұрын
25 pints would fuck me up over a day and half!
@smokingjoe80394 жыл бұрын
Hi bill7853. Can I ask how you are today? After reading what you wrote I feel I had to ask. Was you really drinking 25 pints a day?? Wow. Mine was mostly binge drinking on a Friday and sat 2 litres of vodka every weekend then no drink through week as u was back at work. But binge drinking is just as dangerous as drinking every day I guess I hope u are still OK anyway buddy and beat the demon drink.
@Dreadly3 жыл бұрын
6 days sober. The hardest part is withdrawal. It's like walking up a hill, and at the top is a demon; the demon will scare you, but will not hurt you. Once you crest the hill and start coming down, the grass becomes much greener.
@Dreadly3 жыл бұрын
Got a notification that someone liked this comment. So I will say that I am 36 days sober today.
@jwells33153 жыл бұрын
Went from rehab...then 2 tall beers. Then 3 then 6 packs.... My excuse was my HIP REVISION PAIN.... Then in June. Had a 3rd hip revision.... Opioid for pain AND alcohol. No no more pain pills but 12 packs every day......I'm done! Today is day one. Made one day today.... Just today. It's 12:45 a.m. and watching this.
@TimJohnsonrecovery3 жыл бұрын
Good luck my friend, stay strong and much love to you
@seasoda33195 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the encouragement. I dare to live. Great video👍
@jpsabbey3 жыл бұрын
Thanks friend!...4 day's in and thankful I have support from people like you.
@phhainsworth27675 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this video just 2 hours after I have relapsed after being 2 weeks sober. Vodka is my poison, and I never in a million years thought I would even be a victim to the addiction, if I am being honest. I have always made excuses for my drinking and my addiction, but...I know I need to stop. If I don't, I know I will be dead within the next 10 years or so. Your video has only strengthen my willingness to stop, even though the withdrawal symptoms will still be there. Thank you, Tim, for helping me understand that me and my brain is not alone in this struggle. Once I have posted this comment, I am pouring out the remaining half a litre vodka I have in the very last bottle in my home. Again; From the bottom of my heart I thank you for posting this video.
@MrAlvarochahin5 жыл бұрын
How are you doing Philippa? I'm on my 3rd day alcohol free, it has been hell, but I'm certain this time I'm going to make it. Hope you are well
@jwells33153 жыл бұрын
Day two..... Hang in there!!!! Guilt and shame are the biggest triggers for me. Guilt over my past and shame. What alcohol cost me... Health family jobs freedom relationships marriages. Gotta move forward.... And upward. yesterday us gone. Tomorrow not promised just make it today. Day two.
@JM-co6rf5 жыл бұрын
Day 3. Anxiety. Start tasks, can't complete them. Everything is scary. Thinking about work freaks me out. Even thinking about cleaning the cat box is freaking me out. But I know it gets better because I kicked benzodiazapines a few years ago and I remember how bad those panic attacks were. If I can do that, I can do this.
@cjcooper88365 жыл бұрын
J M how you doing now
@JM-co6rf5 жыл бұрын
@@cjcooper8836 MUCH better. Thanks for asking. On Day 33 now. Don't think about alcohol now, except for remembering how hooked I was. Feel great, except for strange, occasional (once every 7 days) headaches that feel like a hangover. Super strange - every Saturday I get this achey headache feeling, no energy. Internet calls them phantom hangovers. I interpret this as my body continuing to adjust and grow.
@Thedragonwithin5 жыл бұрын
Hey! How are you doing now?
@Thedragonwithin5 жыл бұрын
J M I hope you’re doing wel
@bowilliam38655 жыл бұрын
Them Benzos will kill ya
@mikey410311 ай бұрын
WELL SAID . TRUE WIDOM , THANKS MIKE FROM WALES
@juliewetherill80616 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! ❤️❤️❤️
@technojunkindatrunk5 жыл бұрын
So very, very helpful indeed. Thank you!
@garyskirrow5 жыл бұрын
2 weeks sober and I still have chronic diarrhoea! but I'm not going to climb back in the bottle ever again!
@MrAlvarochahin5 жыл бұрын
Take some high quality probiotics like Garden Of Life Primal Defense, good luck
@matthewmains24624 жыл бұрын
Hope you're doing okay. But that much diarrhea you need to make sure you're getting enough potassium. Low potassium (hypokalemia) can be quite dangerous or deadly. If you are cramping (especially in your arms, hands, neck) go to your doctor and get your blood tested.
@jwells33153 жыл бұрын
Probiotics......yyogurt ....smoothies.... I go through the same thing. Milk thistle..... I'm on day 2. nutrition.... That poison sucks everything out the body. Feed your body....
@domoxeva15 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m a functional alcoholic for over a decade. I stumbled across this. I know I don’t have to tell you my story, because it’s common. This honest connection from your video has been the only realistic connection about detox and gaining back control is a blessing because we struggle to be in control but drink to have no control and to just forget. Now i want to remember to Move out and realised I’ve moved on.
@TimJohnsonrecovery5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations you should be very proud ,keep on moving forward, much love
@PB-oo4pu3 жыл бұрын
Tim, Thank you for great video..I’m 68..went to dr yesterday humbling experience...thought I was having stroke\ heart attack... bottom line doing detox at home...shakes are bad..getting better...glad I ran into you. THANKS 🤩
@TimJohnsonrecovery3 жыл бұрын
Good luck my friend
@kentelley45892 жыл бұрын
GOD BLESS You Sir. Your testimony and tutorial have encouraged Me so much through these days. I'm been going through my withdrawal for about a week now. But I feel better this morning. 👍💯
@1st_agent4 жыл бұрын
I went through medical detox. I strongly recommend it. I’m one month sober today. The first 4 days were definitely the hardest, but the doctor gives you medication and vitamins to help you out. I’m glad to say that i feel way better day by day. The anxiety is still there but It has been slowly fading. It’s definitely hard, but it’s soo worth it. Crazy how bad alcohol can be for you. Also, I highly recommend taking vitamins while going through withdrawals. Super B complex and magnesium citrate definitely help.
@johncoll44564 жыл бұрын
I totally agree that medical detox is the way. And supplements.
@mikey41033 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video my friend. ....keep up great work love going back on your older videos. ....well explained from someone who has been there n done it ....keep safe mike north Wales
@tammyelliott9013 жыл бұрын
Getting prepared to stop alcohol. A bottle of wine or more every day for 15 plus years. Sonogram showed fatty liver. I'm really scared. I'm a 58 year old woman that has self medicated with alcohol for years. I quit for two years when I was 40 but drank on weekends and then my son at 24 committed suicide so I picked up the bottle.This is really a huge thing for me to try. Thank you for the video.
@Andrew-qo4cq3 жыл бұрын
Good luck. Sorry for your pain and your loss.
@victoriatom87423 жыл бұрын
You are so so inspiring to everyone!!! GREAT VIEDO
@christinabrumbley94225 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome vidio and very true yes it's very scary
@GradKat5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you so much for this advice.
@Ravedaze.5 жыл бұрын
6 days in.. I’m doing ok 👌.. so far, weird dreams mostly
@mikee96735 жыл бұрын
Ravedaze - stay strong! I’ve got 9 yrs in. You’ve got this
@Ravedaze.5 жыл бұрын
Mike E I’m on day 13, I’m doing ok 👌 just sleeping a lot and staying indoors, I know I should get out but it’s been raining a lot in the U.K.
@michaelzwane74874 жыл бұрын
Its alcoholic spirits (demons of alcoholism) refusing to let u gooo
@johncoll44564 жыл бұрын
" I am not going to drink TODAY ".
@grimlund3 жыл бұрын
Yeah. The dreams that you can get when your in withdrawal can be absolutely horrific. If you only could have record those things you would have an excellent script for a horror movie.
@bjones470592 жыл бұрын
Spot on with everything.
@williamhernandez.littlebig25304 жыл бұрын
Thanks 4 your videos it help me.god bless you
@SimonMartinForPrimeMinister5 жыл бұрын
Every man dies, not every man really lives. Your heart is free have the courage to follow it.
@harley61824 жыл бұрын
William Wallace's dad lol
@enchantress75 жыл бұрын
There's a lot to be said about amino acids going through withdrawals. Fit Recovery talks about this. I love this video. It's a great mind set to have going in and to just allow yourself to be uncomfortable for the short term. I'm still struggling with drinking and quitting. Ugh!
@TimJohnsonrecovery5 жыл бұрын
Never give up enchantress!!! It will happen for you ,just do your best!! Good luck and much love to you
@jinda7777ms4 жыл бұрын
@@TimJohnsonrecovery can I ask u something privately about drinking
@TimJohnsonrecovery4 жыл бұрын
@@jinda7777ms yes my friend e mail me timrjohnson60@gmail .com .
@slowjamcdub5 жыл бұрын
This is my go to video to stop drinking. So much good info!
@spiritualnomadlife5 жыл бұрын
Im going through the withdrawls right now and Ive been so terrified I didnt realize how my drinking had gotten out of control until I started having tremors muscle cramps and didnt know what was happening to me. Today I realozed amd faced the facts that it is alcohol withdrawl. I cant tell you how much your video helped me amd took the fear away of withdrawl. Its motivating me and was so informative. Thank you thank you thank you. I know this wont be easy but I know I'll get through it. God bless you. Much love to you. 🙏🏻💖🙏🏻
@TimJohnsonrecovery5 жыл бұрын
Thank you im really pleased it helped you. Your right its not easy, but you are doing a brave and great thing and you should be proud. Stay focused, selfdiscipline is important and never give up. Good luck and much love to you
@mrjdmzombiegarcia56335 жыл бұрын
I quit cold turkey and let me tell you it’s not just days, it’s MONTHS. The withdrawal is different for everyone. Here’s a list of what I’m still going thru, after 6 months. I was a heavier drinker on the weekends 🤦🏽♂️ Anxiety, clammy hands, hot sweats at night, diarrhea, depresión, palpitations, panic attack from thinking I’m going to have a heart attack, insomnia, aches and pains, feeling little pinches on my chest, I even saw a little girl with overalls once (which was a hallucination) The more resent ones are the waking up almost sweaty and insomnia, recently my anxiety is going up again because I’m over thinking this withdrawal. I thought it was already going away, then I started feeling weird pains again and well, got anxiety from thinking is a heartbreak. I help myself calm down saying “I’ve been thru this, I could have sworn I was about to have a heart attack 6 months ago, It’ll go away” But even saying that, being a bit weak minded can make you go nuts, get anxiety and end with depresión. Things that have helped me stay alive and not go back is Looong walks, feed your anxiety. Drink water and eat clean. Anxie-t is my LOVE right now, get it at the vitamin shope. - It has gaba which is super needed when going thru this withdraw - L-Theanine - Kava Kava And one more I can’t remember. Also buy magnesium citrate, a separate jar of gaba 1000mg, mega B vitamin supplement. There’s more you can do, but these are the ones that are getting me thru this second stage. I saw second because at the end of the 5th month I felt like I was already out of this withdrawal, but then it started with little anxiety, into am in going to have a heart attack now, whoa, it’s the same pains and feeling form the first time, I thought it was over and that led me to re taking my vitamins again. Valerian root is also good before going to bed. Sorry I made this long, just trying to share some info :) Stay positive, if you’ve made it 2 months, you can go 8 months. Don’t go back to having poison ❤️
@jwells33153 жыл бұрын
Thank you.....hang in there!
@numberLuan3 жыл бұрын
I just saved 5,000 bucks by listening to your video. Going on my 5 th day, last 4 sweating like crazy in bed. Sporadically nerve twitches arms, legs and insomnia.
@TimJohnsonrecovery3 жыл бұрын
It will get better my friend, keep moving forward and stay strong much love to you
@joecaz34524 жыл бұрын
Thanks tim watched both alcohol and opioid videos of your and are helping me tremendously thank you ❤️
@jamesconrathe34516 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this information- just going through day 1
@jamesconrathe34516 жыл бұрын
Cheers for thumbs up. Got to day 4 clean and my God withdrawal like that has put me off for life!! Thank God I watched your video. And Thank you
@n2cable5 жыл бұрын
@@jamesconrathe3451 u good brother?
@michaelayres41675 жыл бұрын
great video and a very calming influence.
@christinesnowden45625 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for your video. I have only gone four days without a drink and hadn't realised O was that bad. Your words have encouraged me
@NaturalMystic713 жыл бұрын
Tim you're the counselor I never had. You're awesome. I'm on day one. Wish me luck.
@TimJohnsonrecovery3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words. Good luck ,stay strong . Much love to you
@Jay-hr3rh5 жыл бұрын
Don't be ashamed to tell people that u are going thru withdrawals. They actually respect you.
@perfectfan20065 жыл бұрын
lmao no they fire you
@pirateslifeb5 жыл бұрын
thank you I need to hear that I have 3 days
@krissymarklewis17933 жыл бұрын
You are correct, you wouldn't believe the amount of support I had and the people that I didn't expect to reach out to me after I told my bad withdrawal story. There is just not enough information out there. I know everyone is different but I've seen a few prominent KZfaqrs telling people it's ok to go cold turkey....something I definitely wouldn't advise.
@clairespinks29535 жыл бұрын
This vid is amazing for me - I am in the middle of withdrawals, it's sooooo nasty but I WONT give up. I'm on a 4 week reduction (with professional advice) as my symptoms are so bad & I've had seizures. The symptoms you described, plus more, will last all 4 weeks but thanks to this I know I need to ride it. I have a 14yr old son to look after, a dog to walk, a household to handle & a very supportive hubby with a very stressy important job who I respect & need to do this for. Ty 🤗
@TimJohnsonrecovery5 жыл бұрын
You are doing a great thing Lily,it takes great strength and courage,be proud you deserve to be. Its also great you have a supportive hubby. Be patient and kind to yourself it takes time but you will get there and freedom is amazing. Stay focused and strong,good luck and much love to you
@davidfrost9014 жыл бұрын
I dare to live. I'm ready. Thankyou so much.
@briandunn61576 жыл бұрын
The withdrawal is crazy!
@krissymarklewis17933 жыл бұрын
I was drinking 9 bottles of 8.5% cider a day over lockdown and went nuts! I started shaking every day and no amount what I drank it wouldn't stop. On the third or 4th night, I started seeing things like shadow people and was shaking so bad I couldn't sleep for another 10 nights as the vibrations were keeping me awake. I decided to go outside and disappeared for 3 days which I have no idea where I went. The police found me and I was taken to the hospital and given a forced detox, scary shit. I still drink but only moderately and only a glass of wine with a meal. I cannot stress to anyone how bad this was and to get help straight away, I think a hospital detox is a way to go as I went batshit crazy. It's insane the tricks your mind can play on you especially whilst also having cabin fever due to this lockdown. Hope this helps..
@wathianhudson366 Жыл бұрын
You are right on with this. Other KZfaq videos sugar-coat a lot of things
@johnl18234 жыл бұрын
6 weeks sober tomorrow for me. I ended up having multiple fits at home. Luckily my fiancee caught me fitting and called doctor out. She was told I was basically dying!. Got rushed to hospital where I had a massive seizure which nearly killed me. I was on beers all day at work plus maybe up to 2 70cl bottles of whisky after work. Definatley seek medical advice as it did nearly kill me, and at only 42 what a waste of life. Feel awsome now. Tough first couple of weeks once I was out of hospital but not bothering me at all now and feel better than I have in years. All senses are crystal clear, Including razor sharp vision. Keep at it folks. I nearly paid the ultimate price for a poxy bottle of whisky.
@kevinkelley43764 жыл бұрын
John, how are you doing 9 months later?
@operationeight-ld5kd3 жыл бұрын
Wow! So inspirational and informative! Thank you for giving me courage!
@f4ptr9895 жыл бұрын
😢 thank you i’m going through the dts and you’ve helped me immensely!
@tactics-mnk60845 жыл бұрын
How are you buddy?
@AA-mi4zg3 жыл бұрын
I'm a 30-year-old dude. Currently coming off a 12-day binge. This HURTS.
@damiengomez6025 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video it made me feel better I’m dealing with withdrawal right now and honestly my fear is something happening to me from seizures to heart attack I’m just ready to start being myself Again and going on with life without alcohol
@TimJohnsonrecovery5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Damien,you have done a brave and a great thing. Eat well ,get out in the air everyday and be patient and kind to yourself,your body will take time to heal. Most of all though be proud,you deserve to be. Good luck and much love to you
@chuckgates11715 жыл бұрын
If your drinking. you got to eat
@evolutionaryadvantage5 жыл бұрын
Eating can cause great pain for an alcoholic, especially if their pancreas is constantly inflamed (chronic pancreatitis). So I can understand why some don’t like to eat. Also if they aren’t working, money usually goes towards the habit and every else becomes secondary.
@evelynbaron20045 жыл бұрын
If possible, yes. Also stay hydrated if you can; booze is a serious diuretic.
@blokesx2844 жыл бұрын
I couldn't eat three days, DTs, nightmares , freak outs, weird feeling in my brain
@patrickhanson7125 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your insights, Im 30 solid years of very heavy consumption and just got into treatment. They are having to taper me down before stopping, telling me it would be very dangerous for me to just stop. So just the cutback is producing a lot of symptoms. I hope to do this slowly and steadily enough to avoid the hospital. I will check out your video on early sobrity, even imaginging life without alcohol is at once a fantastic and frightening thought
@geryblade47904 жыл бұрын
so true every word thanks yiu
@timvanvoorhis57322 ай бұрын
Im searching for my way out , been around 5 pints of 9% ipa beer for atleast 5 years with a strong drinking history for the last 20 years. I know it's going to be hard. Jist trying to get all the facts , and this os jist a piece to the puzzle , thanks brother 🙏
@savithepanda2 жыл бұрын
I am going through withdrawal right now and it's scary, and I'm not even at the 24 hr mark. I want it to end, so I'm going to fight. My anxiety is through the roof and the trembling is insane. Thank you for this video, because I am really scared and am doing this alone. Every time I would look into quitting, everything I was reading or watching was scaring me too much that I couldn't bare the idea of not drinking. It's a matter of I have to do this.
@TimJohnsonrecovery2 жыл бұрын
Your doing a great thing Savi, it is only natural to be frightened, I was ! But stay focused and keep fighting, at the other side of this there is freedom and an amazing life waiting for you. Good luck, stay strong and much love to you 🙏
@savithepanda2 жыл бұрын
@@TimJohnsonrecovery Thank you so much Tim, that means a lot to me. Both my parents passed when I was 8 and 12 from alcoholism. I thought it would never hook me in, but the second I was living on my own and fell into a severely deep depression, it just happened. 4 years is long enough! I'm so glad I found your channel.
@davidlancaster1974 Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, brilliant vid.
@benjijames78085 жыл бұрын
My first day of detox and watching really gives me hope thank you so much I have literally lost everything to alcohol my job my partner and my house my health is next...
@TimJohnsonrecovery5 жыл бұрын
Good luck Benji you are doing a great thing,stay strong and focused,much love to you.
@tactics-mnk60845 жыл бұрын
It is tough man, losing everything. I know. Rebuild your body and your mind. After that start thinking about your circumstances. Easier said than done, I know. Best of luck.
@slowjamcdub6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great info!!!!!
@Neighbor8185 жыл бұрын
thanks for this video great advice!!
@independentpuppy75205 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video. I've been drinking for many years and was afraid to stop due to withdrawal symptoms. I have tried cutting down and reducing but it never worked. The alcohol was causing so many problems that I started watching vid on youtube. I decided to just stop and try this way. I'm only on day 2 at the moment. The withdrawal symptoms I have is shakiness, headache, and stomach cramps. Hopefully these will pass, and I won't have other symptoms. I'm determined to go through with this though. I have managed to eat some food and had some complan as well.
@TimJohnsonrecovery5 жыл бұрын
"Just hold on" Neal i promise you it gets better every moment . You have made a strong and brave decision,be proud. That determination you mention together with self discipline and consistancy will get you through. Keep trying to eat small and often and drink plenty of water with fresh lemon juice in. Good luck my friend stay strong much love.
@TheDolly0895 жыл бұрын
@@TimJohnsonrecovery YOUR AWESOME!
@Thedragonwithin5 жыл бұрын
Neal Wilson how are you doing now Neal?!
@Roudter3 жыл бұрын
Excellent. You are ministering to the saints. Nothing hard to believe about anything you mention.
@UNICORNbelive4 жыл бұрын
Hi Tim! My name is Gianna Sisti and I have been drinking every night since Dec 2019. Recently, my drinking has been taking the worst toll on my body and I know I needed to quit. Luckily, last night my bottle of Jack Daniels forced my hand and I have been going through withdrawal all day today. It's awful. It sucks. But you gave inspired me to keep pushing. I only just turned 20 this past May. I know a change had to be made. Thank you for your support
@TimJohnsonrecovery4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, just hold on and keep fighting, each day gets a little better.. Sending good luck and much love to you
@bunchie7x4 жыл бұрын
I'm the biggest fool , been binge drinking for years on weekends, and go through these withdrawals every Sunday and Monday, it's time to stop I can stop for days and then I go back , I am lying to myself, I think it's ok to drink on weekends when it's not I get obliterated I am losing my tolerance, and I will eventually get out, thank for video , I'm going to seize the day .
@samuelmcdermott43594 жыл бұрын
Seizures are horrible, have had them with delerium in hospital, recently got sober, very nice watching this video
@Melensko3 жыл бұрын
I'm really struggling right now. I went 5 months sober last year but now I'm back deep into it guys. Send help.
@Lockdown4544 жыл бұрын
4 days sober and still hungover I'm not looking back , last time I drank was dec 31 2019, my last go and i really slammed it hard core and when I woke up its was the ultimate worst hangover I've ever gone thru almost went to the hospital. Never never again, I will say I mentally prepared for Jan 1 for over a year and really want to be rid of the alchohol the shit is pure evil.
@TimJohnsonrecovery4 жыл бұрын
Good luck my friend keep moving forward much love
@thebeardmeister5 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice for someone like me, who has dipped in and out of problematic drinking for years, always terrified of withdrawal symptoms. I know it's unlikely that I'll die if I go 'cold turkey' but I will get to sobriety through discomfort and knowledge of experiences of people like yourself. God bless.
@technojunkindatrunk5 жыл бұрын
Chris Beard Chris, I’m on day four and I too, was terrified of withdrawal symptoms. But, it has been relatively easy compared to what I envisioned that I would go through. Sweats, terrible insomnia, no appetite is about all I’ve experienced thus far. Hopefully if you can set aside your fears, it may not be as bad as you think! I hope you have gotten past your fears!
@JackRed66663 жыл бұрын
Just became sober, was close before liver failure with 33. Been drinking 1-2 bottles of Vodka for 4.
@maltezz3 жыл бұрын
depression and not sleeping is the worst part for me. my actual physical symptoms were not THAT bad. but when you are depressed out of your mind and cant sleep for 2 days, it does something to a person.
@djdeath43184 жыл бұрын
the sweating is so crazy, i probly sweat like a gallon today. thanks for the video, my main problem is that i spend alot of time alone. im trying to stop drinking all together and just smoke weed. but another problem that make that a hard task is cause ive been an alcoholic before i started smoking weed or it would be alot easier.