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I will be 65 in a few months. I have been drinking daily or nearly daily since I was 15. Today is my 41st day free of alcohol! Update 11/7: 68 days alcohol free and 26 lbs. lighter! Update: 03/13/24: 195 days alcohol free and 32 lbs. gone!

Today is my 3rd day sober after years of near-daily drinking. It's a start!

Celebrating 100 days of sobriety today. I was about to drink last night when I realized it was day 99! I couldn't do it! Yay!

Drinking tonight robs tomorrow's joy. Stay strong people.

I'm 2 1/2 years sober after drinking for 30 years. I still cannot get over how good I feel! People can drink in front of me all day long and I have absolutely no cravings whatsoever. I lost 45 pounds and anyone who hasn't seen me in a while completely flips out and comments on how good I look these days.

I needed this video so bad... I'm tired of drinking. I'm tired of being a drunk asshole. I want to be COMPLETELY sober from now on. I have just subscribed. You dont know how much people like myself needs this. Thank you man...

This December 15 i will be sober for 26 years. Hands down the absolute best thing that I have ever done. I am now 76 years old and in good health. My entire life changed after I quit drinking. If I can do it so can you. Stay strong and the best of luck...

Im 52 and was a very heavy drinker for 35 years (8+ glasses a day). I always wanted to stop but kept finding excuses not to, also i thought it would be impossible to not drink for even one day. I stopped cold turkey 16 days ago. If i can, you can too if you really want. Good things, i sleep better and feel better in the mornings. Bad things i still feel tyred and have headache. I feel very sad. Yesterday after 2 years my girlfriend and me broke up, this does not make things better. Im alone and its hard. But i desided NOT to drink again... and i hope i feel better soon!

I’m on 118 days sober. I never thought I would ever be at this point. Mostly doing this for my newborn daughter. I grew up with alcohol and it was always a negative thing in my life. Having her makes me get through the really hard days when I just want a beer but I never want her to see the things I saw. To anyone reading this, as long as you have your why. You will accomplish anything. You can do it and if you ever feel like no one believes in you just know a random dude in Chicago is rooting for you!!

Was diagnosed with cirrhosis seven years ago after more than thirty years of treating my liver like a bar rag. Weighed 310; failing eyesight; bleeding psoriasis. I made the choice: I exercise, eat fresh food. No booze. Haven’t had a drink or been sick in 7 years. Doc told me last week, “good job. You will actually probably die of something other than your cirrhosis; you’re doing great.” So… keep going. Keep. Going. (Thanks for the video, man. Great work here!)

I was a weekend drinker for years that escalated to daily. I ended up in the ICU and staff never thought I would pull through. That was 7 years ago and since I have maintained sobriety, I have obtained a degree in neuropsych and currently working on my doctorate degree as a nurse practitioner. I have opened my first recovery home and hope to open more. Sobriety is possible. I am living proof! Thank you for this inspiring video! ❤

I'm 54, live alone but have a good support network....but I came to the realization that a change is needed.....alcohol is my only vice, but that vice is beginning to become just too costly to me physically. SO now the journey begins....wish me luck.

Been completely sober for over a month, went from drinking a case of beer nightly to a bottle of wine every once and awhile to now being completely sober.

Been sober for 16 days know, the head fog is gone and feeling great. Been eating healthy and working out. Sleeping is getting better, thanks Jae you rock.

5979 days sober here. I had my last drink in May ‘07. I drank on and off thru my teens (started around 11) From there it began to escalate to daily drinking and then daily drinking became drunk every night (blackout drunk most nights) I was 36 when I decided I needed to change. I was a husband , a father of two and the impact it was having on my family was devastating. Not to mention that I got to look forward to vomiting every single morning. That actually continued for close to 8months after I quit drinking. My drink of choice was usually whiskey and it did a lot of damage. To those who are struggling with addiction right now, know that it is within you to overcome this . I know how hard it can be, but I swear to you that it is possible. And to all of those who made this choice, stick with, I promise you the benefits will be there!! When we use our vices to cope, we are not really coping, we are avoiding! It is only when we begin to face opposition that we grow. Just my 2 cents

Today 5-22-24 is my day 10 alcohol free, is a big thing, because I drink every single day, no matter if is Monday, i work and at least I was able to hold into my job but feeling crappy and awful every day with the hangover, always depressed, and was never able to feel good unless I was drinking, I finally decided to stop and all these videos have helped me a lot, thank you.

Been sober a solid 9 months now. People are happy for and proud of me. And instead of being embarrassed by their words I take pride. I'm truly shocked at how much constant envy is conveyed. Love learning who I can be from refraining from alcohol. I wish the very best to all with the challenges. You can do it...great channel!...Thank you J!!!

Going on 2 weeks strong with sober October and the last 90 days of the year I'm gonna keep pushin!! 👍🏾💪🏾#goharder #soberoctober

Easy to slip into a routine of daily drinking. I found that I can have 1 or 2 drinks but there’s no point to drinking unless you get that euphoric feeling. Quitting was the best decision ever. If you have pounds to lose and want to get into great shape, quitting drinking is a must. It’s a blessing not ever having to worry about hangovers. Alcohol is just a trap in that you’re trading short term pleasure for negative long-term consequences.

Day 5 starting sober...I haven't slept at all in the past 2 days...Probably one of the hardest things I have ever attempted but it can be done one day at a time and at times one hour or less...Congratulations, hugs and love to all...

I'm so upset with myself. I totally fell off the wagon of #soberoctober. Grrr... My aunt passed away & I went straight to numbing myself...again. Still, I've jumped back on the wagon, so, let's finish this month out 100% sober. Thanks for the video, Jae! It was much needed.

Close to 4 weeks sober now and I feel so much better :D I spend more money on "useful" and healthy things/food now, so I haven't really been able to save money yet, but hey, that still counts as self care, right? ;)

I'm over 20 years sober as of last October. Your body and brain will continue to heal for as long as you abstain. But you must add exercise and healthy nutrition with plenty of water. As he says, elimination of other bad habits will help you feel even better. Trust me, life is stressful and tough, but you can handle your problems better without alcohol and drugs.

I have been an alcoholic for about 25 years. I have just woken up... day 2 . Thankyou for your videos, knowing that someone has truly been on the coalface and is really genuine is .... well it's awesome! Time for something healthy for breakfast.

Just wanted to say your video absolutely rocked my world with my alcoholism. I've been drinking almost a liter a day of the poison. And I've been to treatment 3 times about to go to my 4th time. I realized that it's just been yhe worst burden of my life and your video phenomenal by the way absolutely gave me a boost. Love what your doing please keep going on this I can't wait to be sober and happy again thank you so much for your wisdom and hard work.

The best thing about getting sober is by default everyone in your life gets a better relationship with you. Most importantly, you have a better relationship with yourself.

Sobriety is the gift that keeps on giving is soooooo true!!! 3 years sober now and life just keeps getting better, mentally, physically and spiritually ❤. Thank you 🙏🏼

I've been sober for a while now, but it's good to watch these videos. Reminds me of my early days and I don't want to have to go through all that again. The health benefits are what keep me sober. My memory is better. I'm a lot fitter. I can feel my fingers and toes. People tell me I look a lot better. And I don't get shouted at every time I see a doctor.

Today is 8 weeks no alcohol and feeling awesome, I’m not going back again it’s starting to get really easy now and I will stick to it,my health and well being is so much better. Thanks for your channel and words

This is my seventh day sober after many years drinking. Not feeling very well at all. The anxiety and paranoia are overwhelming. Finding this video helped a lot thank you.

Day 465. Everything you say is right plus so much more. Being in harmony with your own body and mind is the greatest reward of sobriety. I used to hate myself, not anymore.

4 weeks sober, i usually drink the most during summer time when it becomes alot more tempting, but this time im not drinking even in summer time, i want to stay sober for the rest of my life and fulfil my potential, you can do it people we're in this together💯🙏🏼 become the best version you can be life is good

My Christmas gift to myself this year is sobriety from everything about to give up nicotine as well. As for alcohol I did fall off the wagon hard and it was the most painful withdrawal ever. No more. My sleep is starting to get a little better after ten days, my stools have improved; and heck I even get hunger sounds now in my stomach. My head fog was so bad I wondered if it would ever leave, but today it is not even noticeable. My neighbor whom I talk to knows when I am drinking as does her dogs, service dogs, we have had two normal conversations this week and I notice how much calmer I am when speaking to people. I do have about 20 pounds of fat to lose from drinking. One thing he may have mentioned in another video; a fatty liver from drinking the fat at the bottom of your belly will actually be pooled liquid your liver is releasing inside of your body. But as he said if you stop and take care of your health you can reverse it at this stage which my fear of morality has brought me to. If you are at the fatty liver stage and keep drinking it will go to cirrhosis and then there is no going back. So my choice is to stay sober and continue to feel better or meet an early demise and at this time when I go to bed I tell myself. You did well you did not drink, relax; breath, tomorrow you will feel even better. My heart is no longer pounding, I can tell my blood pressure has decreased already; and that is just in ten days. I used it for all my stressers even for finding a job and now when I feel antsy about any of it, stop take a walk get some fresh air break and then finish the task. Your videos are helpful and truthful. Good luck to all you have this from someone who could sit and drink 18 IPA's at 9.5% followed by two boxes of wine over the course of three days like nothing; until you stopped and next day. Ouch. Tuna or any type of good fish like salmon is a good way to help your kidneys, turmeric with black pepper as a tea with cinnamon one teaspoon, cumin one teaspoon, and honey one teaspoon will help your liver. Lower your fat intake as this will help your body in getting rid of the fatty of the liver, and it is also recommended a fast (no eating) for 48 to 72 hours giving your body time to remove the dead cells from the liver. Things I found out this week in research.

That confidence is EVERYTHING. literally worth it all.

I'm so glad to see that this channel is getting the traffic it deserves. Thanks Jae! You've been a huge help to me in these last 4 months of sobriety. You're doing great work!

I dont know why it took so long but today it just clicked in my head. Im finished with it. I realized there really is no benefit to me drinking. I feel like it all just clicked. Man i wish this wouldve happened years ago. Its been two weeks and i already feel so great.

This is an AWESOME video! You can really tell how much you've improved since getting sober 🥰 I relate to all of these improvements as well! If you're not where you want to be, keep going!!!

Congratulations, you are an inspiration for anyone whether doing dry-January or a lifetime commitment!

I’m watching this on my 100th stone cold sober day. 💪🏻 It’s part of my “doing the work”after putting down the bottle. Thanks for the video! BTW You have one of the best channels. And congratulations on your own journey.

I'm back being sober... again. Ended up in the hospital after a nasty binge. Never again. Thanks Jae. :D

Congratulations. I am now 62 days sober and glad I am on this journey.

Been sober awhile now,just wanted to say I'm proud of every one of you.❤ Big love, keep it up. It is worth it!!

Good stuff, brother! Thanks for the info and encouragement! Seven days sober for me today. I'm excited about my new life!

Hello Jae, a great video as always and as always I agree with everything you said....been there and done that. My own experience of quitting was a hard start to getting sober; as a heavy drink my body ached for a couple of days when I stopped drinking. My eye brows ached, my toes ached and everything in between ached. I have never had that feeling before but as time went by it got better and 2 weeks in I came out the other side a 'newish man' and felt proud of myself. That was over 2 years ago and I am still sober and enjoying the fact that I did it..........I did it for me, but I have to say your help and support made the journey easier. Its was a comfort to know that you are not alone and other people have been through what you are going through. While a drinker I did things I was not proud of, a statement of fact but I am now a better man and feel the shame of what I did........but I forgave myself knowing I wont do it again. Keep safe and well (and sober of course) and thanks again for the great work, Dave

One of the better sobriety channels I had the privilege to stumble upon. 200 days in, and videos such as these make another 200 seem easy. Thanks!

This is such a positive, realistic, and relatable video. Thank you.

Your commitment and dedication to sobriety is commendable and I find consistent help for this challenging journey…thanks Jay

Almost 3 years sober, my life is so much better! You saved me bro…. You really did. I watched all your videos. THANK YOU

Getting sober is the best thing that you could do for personal self care and it’s a free gift🎉

thank you so much for your channel! I'm struggling through first week of sobriety and your videos remind me why I'm doing this. much love!

Dude, you are amazing! The best sober influencer on KZfaq! You really have your shit together. Keep up the good work!

I'm only 27 but, it's been years since I've felt energetic or proud of myself. Thank you for your videos! You're easy to listen to and will be a big help on my sobriety journey.

Ooh boy I needed to see this today! Very inspring and I'm ready to give it another try. I did 30 days this spring and i felt so much better about myself.

Nearly a month sober and already feel amazing. My mood has been the biggest change iv noticed thus far. things at work that used to piss me off don't really bother me anymore. been drinking for 18 years and it finally hit me that I wasn't happy and the main reason was alcohol. I thought like everyone else that giving up booze would be boring but to be honest i'v actually never been happier. Glad I found this channel as it will help me along the sobriety journey. I know its early on but sincerely feel like its going to be not as bad than previously thought only due to never feeling so good about myself and even excited about life for the first time since I was 15. keep up the great work

Very glad I found your channel. Lots of intelligent, lucid and clear information without the usual fear mongering and preaching one often finds on YT. Subscribed and happy to have you on my sober journey!

This channel is great. Its my favourite sobriety themed one!

Thank you for this inspiring and supportive video. I’m now 56 days sober and my husband is 79 days sober. I have certainly noticed improved sleep, digestive issues healing, better skin, weight loss and saving money. Definitely a win-win.

Thank you so much man this is exactly what I needed to see and hear right now!!! Amazing video.

I’ll keep this simple. This was explained better than my doctor. I have no idea how I got to this video but I’m sure glad I did. Thank you.

I’ve given up alcohol for over a month now and the difference in my ADHD/anxiety has improved massively but I know it’s early days. The videos you provide have give me so much inspiration and motivation for moving forward. The videos are very realistic in terms of what we experience good and bad and make this journey more achievable. I have 90% of friends that drink and I have found this most challenging but I have not lost sight of what my goals are and why I’m doing this. A big thank you Jae for your kind support and knowledge that takes people like me and I’m sure many other moving forward and to anyone new to this channel and the start of your journey stick with it and good luck and the best of health.

Hi Jae ! I really appreciate your positive attitude, funny comments and your candor/honesty. I love watching your videos for inspiration and motivation. I'm glad I recently found your channel and subscribed. I'm David, a 54 year old man, sober from alcohol for many years and sober from cannabis for almost one year. With sobriety, my life is wonderful again and I am blessed to be completely free from all substances. Caffeine ( black coffee) is a daily habit and I am working on cutting back on sugar, but I exercise regularly ( walking, weight lifting and yoga). I meditate, own my own business, and I enjoy playing Afro- Cuban drums. THANK YOU for your videos. I appreciate you and all the hard work of creating this content. You are helping me stay sober. Sincerely, David

24 days today...My relationship with my wife is much better. I'm sleeping better, I've lost 11lbs and I'm not so high strung. My guitar playing has improved immensely and I'm much calmer in the studio. Best thing I've ever done...peace...

I love how you compared therapy and sobriety to working out and eating right! Super relatable. I noticed I get so much more out of therapy when I’m sober.

Just passed my two month mark of being 100% sober and I’ve never felt better

14:22 I've been trying for the last 8 months to get and remain sober. I've had 5 relapses and last night was one of them. I felt like I was doing so well but yeah, it's always a risk to relapse. I'm glad I finally found your videos and even though I'm really hard on myself, I hope I can be better for those around me. Thank you for your videos. The ending few minutes made me cry but I keep on keeping on. 💖💖💖

Hey all. 2 days sober here. Had 7 years but moved to the Caribbean and have been basically on a 4 year bender. Love the videos and the community. I needed to see this today.

Thank you for this video. I’m on day six of sobriety and I’m already seeing some of these improvements. And with each day, I feel a little stronger and more capable of beating this demon. This is a great video!

Thank you for your video. I’m pretty sure the last day I drank I had about 20 drinks. Now I’m sober 2 days. This has been a life long roller coaster for me. I’m interested in pursuing a change. Thank you!

5 months sober and loving it everyday! Great video! It feels good to hear the health improvements when quitting alcohol and becoming sober.

Thank you for making this video! I have been wanting to get sober for some time now and this video is awesome. Thanks again.

Tearing up brother thanks for the love... Its the "when is the last time you were proud of yourself" that really got me.. thank you

Today marks day 5 of sobriety. Thank you for this video it’s exactly what I needed to hear right now.

Jae, I've spent hundreds of hours in the past five years in therapy, AA, inpatient rehab and outpatient rehab for my addiction to alcohol. I've "learned" about my alcohol addiction backwards and forwards. But, here I am using again and had a clarity moment today. Apparently this is common for addicts who are finally ready to recover, I have not had a clarity moment about recovery until today. I've never done recovery just for me. Ever. It was always been for someone, or something, else - in my case trying to save my marriage. This is the perfect video for me right now - it really hit home. Thank you so much. You are really good at what you do. I used to be too. This is the first Facebook page I've subscribed to so please don't send me stuff about extended car warranties or erectile dysfunction. Thanks.

Really feel the love man! I care about you too. Doing dry January and feeling great. Really felt when you said it’s probably been a while since you’ve been proud of yourself. It has…. Well I’m feeling proud of being sober much appreciated sir!

This was a well-made video. It offered up a lot of stuff, but stayed pretty concise with no 'filler', which makes it more engaging. Editing was good, as well.

I’ve been sober since 8/20/20. I just got tired of feeling fired. This video is great. Thumbs up!

I’m at day 14 (09/27) I have been sleeping so hard that in the mornings I would have no problem staying in bed! But it is so much easier to hop out of bed now, because I don’t feel like crap from drinking the night before.❤😊 Thanks for your videos , I’m so grateful I found you!

You have a lot of great phrases that are easy to remember and make perfect sense. Especially the longer you are on your journey.

Coming up on 19 days and I make sure to watch at least one video of yours per day. Thank you for creating these, they help more than you know.

This Sunday will be one month since my last beer or any hits off a doobie. I feel a whole lot better. I miss it sometimes. When you live on a lake and in the summer it becomes a drinkers paradise, it's hard not to miss it. I just keep busy focusing on family, grandkids, stuff I enjoy doing, leaving as little room for idle time as possible. It's working!

I’m 25 and I’m reaching my 23rd day of sobriety from alcohol and over a month away from vaping. I struggled heavily with binge drinking since I was around 17. I never realized how pent up and disconnected they had me until I recently decided to quit for good. I’m sleeping better already, more consistent with my routines and now my emotions are finally coming back. The part that is hard is allowing myself to feel discomfort from past events and to cope with how I treated people when I was binge drinking, but I know that alcohol is not the answer. I spend a lot of time listening to podcasts and videos about sobriety and they remind me daily that I am not alone. I’m excited to see and feel the effects that sobriety has waiting for me!

Hey keep it up all of you. I’m 91 days sober. So happy. Empowered ! Do it. Rejoice !

Thank you so much! I am on day 6. I am so grateful for finding you.

I haven’t been drunk in many years but have been indulging in daily wine for a long time. I’ve felt like I was thinking about drinking & even hiding it so I’m doing dry January. You’re video is making me consider staying dry long term, especially since I want to get sugar out of my life. You’re video of you when you 1st stopped drinking was a brilliant idea. It emphasizes the difference that no words can express! Thank you for the much needed help and support many people need. I come from a long line of alcoholics on both sides of the family and don’t want to be added to the list. I’ve seen far too many of the problems it causes. Thank you!

Perfect timing! rough weekend but on day 3 and never been more motivated. I need to get back my health and confidence and clarity. Thank you

The mental clarity is incredible. So far ahead of everyone else who is on the sauce.

Great video ! All well said 👏🏼. Hard to quit drinking with alcohol and people drinking alcohol everywhere, everyday.Congrats ! I loved the comparison video from 5yrs ago.keep it up !

Been sober for 18 months and what a difference my life is now no desire to go back to that cave ever again……….and you are spot on when you said you have to quit drinking for you and you only! So good luck to anyone who is thinking about quitting it’s not impossible but you’ve got want it.

After 35 plus years of drinking I have now been sober for over 12. Wanted to quit for years but always found reasons not to. Then one day while on my way to the bar to continue drinking I stopped, thought for a second, made a left turn and went straight to an AA meeting. I quit cold turkey. It's the best thing I ever did. All the benefits mentioned in the video are absolutely true. I look around at the homeless drunks I see and thank God that's not me because I was headed down that road. It brings tears to my eyes every time I think about how grateful I am that I found the courage to stop. All of you out there still drinking have the courage too. Fight to get your life, your friends and your family back.

So glad I stumbled across your video. This information is in an easy to understand format. I’m sober again, been on & off the sauce for too many years with various periods of not drinking. Moderation didn’t work for me, because I’d slowly pick back up the heavy drinking habit. At just over 2 months sober, my body and brain are improving. My blood pressure went down from 140/85 (with medication) 16:12 , to 115/70. Like you said, I can more easily comprehend something I just read so I’m better at taking in information. I love to read but had practically stopped until about a month ago. My indigestion has improved a lot. My heart is no longer racing when I’m at rest. I used to wake up in the middle of the night with serious leg cramps, plus I play an instrument so I would get cramps in my fingers, while practicing but that’s gone too. So I’m not dehydrated anymore. I go to Smart recovery online 4-5 times a week and hope & pray I can stay on the wagon for good this time. Thank you for this fantastic reminder of the benefits of abstaining from alcohol!

Thank you. You make so much sense. I’m struggling with alcohol. I’ve subscribed to you. I have been searching for help for so long. I want this to stop.

Been drinking more than occasionally. Then I had my sober father for 2 months over. During that time alcohol was meh, it felt bad'ish, like - my father can live without it easy. And it seemed bad to get drunk while my father was around. That made me to limit, and then stop. I wanted to lose weight, plus started to ask myself "why I am drinking? if its bad for health, why?". Its 2 months sober now, and I am amazed how easy it was.

Good video - thank you. My hope is young people can see these videos and learn about the struggles and hassles that come with drinking. Don't start.

Yesterday was day one. I'm glad I watched this today. Great video, likely the best video I've seen that really nails some of the psychological drivers of drinking and the anxiety and self-loathing that drinking can cause. I'll watch this a few more times, very good message. Subscribed.

Heck of a channel ya got here! Some good solid advice ... so far! keep up the good work

Trying this sober thing again after another relationship crashed and burned. I've been drinking since I was 13 and I'm 34 now. Today is only day 2 but I know I can do this. I've got nothing else to loose. Thanks for the video

I am using the Sinclair method and have drastically cut back on my drinking. I don't white knuckle or struggle with cravings anymore.

Im day 1 again. Hey this time will be the long haul. Never give up guys. I like this guy

32 days sober from Alcohol. Feeling a lot more cognitive and my sleep is way better. Had comments on my face\skin looking better as well. Thanks for the video...stay strong everyone!