I Relapsed on Alcohol for 6 Chaotic Weeks (The Brutal Truth)

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@racheleast5855 7 күн бұрын

Stop saying im never drinking again.that just puts pressure on and sets you to fail.just get up every day and say im not drinking today .and when you go up to bed at night give yourself a smile in the mirror and say well done x

@wwalkerproductions 22 күн бұрын

thinking you are better off drunk around your kids because you'll be in a better mood than sober is an issue.

@Mark-eg2yd 22 күн бұрын

Generally yes but after a 6 week bender it's not something I'd condolemn him for.. To remain a drunk in front of your kids growing up is a different matter entirely.

@Catlady11123 17 күн бұрын

No one is better off drunk.

@DICEcommander 14 күн бұрын

That’s satan

@harrybaker9044 12 күн бұрын

That is indeed satan. I have kids and I am an alcoholic. The voices in your head tell you that you will cope better if you have a few drinks. It doesn't work. It never works. This is the devil talking to you. The destroyer of everything.

@stephanielake8169 8 күн бұрын

Agreed. Gaurentee you no one else thinks he is in a better mood while drinking except him

@MakoIIe 21 күн бұрын

i am six and a half years past my last whiskey sip. Once you're really on the bottom and have enough, you will stop. Some people just need to sit on the bottom longer than others. The decision needs to be final and there has to be no more excuses. Pain is a part of life that one has to accept and stop running away from.

@ianmallows660 20 күн бұрын

Alcohol tricks us the first 3 drinks gives us ease and comfort. The the shit hits the fan chasing that over and over and over 😢

@teeaymusik9811 14 күн бұрын

Yup called addiction. Alcohol is the worst drug ever, officially. So many people cant stop drinking its insane.

@Knightcommander69 13 күн бұрын

Oh man, I fell for the just one drink over 10,000 times. Even though it always resulted in me drinking none stop until I passed out. I didn't eat, didn't work, didn't look after my son. It was a living nightmare. Worst part is you know whilst you are drinking the hell you are walking towards and you just don't care.

@teeaymusik9811 13 күн бұрын

@@Knightcommander69 VERY well said! "Worst part is you know whilst you are drinking the hell you are walking towards and you just don't care." heck yes. But you also recognize when its time to stop, it's just very hard to do it without help. You must go into another environment, out of your comfort zone. I think thats very important!

@luigitosti7599 2 күн бұрын

You got this buddy ! I relapsed after two years sober, took awhile, but I ended up in the same “shit pile” that I was in before. Respect from Canada, I’m 45, I just tell my friends and family, “no whiskey till I’m 60”, one day at a time ! I would say good luck, but it’s not luck, I tell myself “I don’t know if I’ll drink again, but I know that today I’m not going to drink”, helps me.

@leigh7507 22 күн бұрын

Well done for putting yourself out there. Anyone who is a true drinker will understand the pain of relapse and the guilt and the shame because you thought you knew better. Its a journey and I hope you learn something each time you endure your lows.

@chrisbfreelance 22 күн бұрын

Get yourself to an AA meeting ASAP, you don't need to instantly get a sponsor or do the steps, but just listen and tell your story. There is no rhyme nor reason why it works, but identifying with a fellow sick and suffering alcoholic, or decade long sober alcoholics does wonders. It's free and only costs your time, your current trajectory will cost you more than money ever could.

@kennethleitch8709 20 күн бұрын

My father was an Alcoholic and I watched him struggle for years to stop. I vowed never to drink, I am scared I would be the same.

@archangel_josh 12 күн бұрын

Man, thanks for your honesty. Never quit quitting. Dust yourself off, be kind to yourself, give it time, you've got a brain with 30+ days of drinking so give it a few weeks for your brain to return to normal. Like you said, eat good/exercise/sleep and after a week you should feel better. Learn from this - look into your mind in the days leading up to going away and find out why you thought it would be ok to drink. Relapses start way before your first sip. It sounds like you thought it would be ok to moderate, which is a hard lesson that we need to learn that we cannot ever have ANY alcohol. I'm 604 days sober here, couldn't go more than a week without getting wasted back when I drank. You'll be ok mate, you'll learn from this - I promise.

@joneljones4181 15 күн бұрын

I couldn’t stop either. I’ve been sober 9 years. We admitted we are powerless over alcohol in our lives, have become unmanageable. There are people wait you for you to help.

@stanp6383 22 күн бұрын

It’s ok dude One day sober is way better then 38 days drinking Just keep trying and don’t give up on yourself Personally for me one month wouldn’t be enough time I had to do 4 months to have a total reset After those 4 months I had a few drinks and drinks didn’t taste good at all and it even wasn’t that much fun to drink like it use to

@SilverWolvesScarletForestSnow 18 күн бұрын

The worst thing for me though is the come down when sober, I just have a few days of feeling depressed and it takes me a long time to get feeling good again. Then when I feel good I want to drink again because I convince myself it's fine, it isn't ruing my life, I can do a single drink. I even started drinking expensive alcohol convincing myself that I'll for quality of not quantity.... But that just made me broke lol.

@Sarah_with_a_ 22 күн бұрын

Im not here to tell you to join AA. To each his own. BUT, if you can, just read the AA book. This cycle, the obsession of the mind, this desease, this -im gonna do this and this - just to fail further down….that is what the book is about. Its crazy. That book will change the way you see this sickness. Your’re not struggeling because you dont have willpower or is weak or you dont want it bad enough or you have done this or that. This is an addiction. Read the book. Just the intro if nothing else

@JJ-eb8eu 19 күн бұрын

It is not a disease. Thats AA talking.

@0tteru 12 күн бұрын

I know you're going through the struggle of relapse but after being a daily drinker for years YOU are motivating me. I want to get away from this shit, I know for sure that you can, and you're helping me know that I can too.

@peacelilly739 21 күн бұрын

AA has helped me to stay abstinent from alcohol, and, emotionally sober, for 7 years now..... one day at a time. I tried lots of other ways. It might be worth a try. I understand your pain. maybe give it a go. You don't have to do this alone. 🙏

@robertriebel8064 13 күн бұрын

Going to Thailand and thinking your not going to drink... Come on Man 😂

@jamesoflaherty7332 10 күн бұрын

I'm 7 years sober . For me sobriety was not a possibility until I realized that I could never have a moderate relationship with alcohol. That my addiction was bigger than myself and out of my control and always would be. Good luck Brother

@DavePoint84 22 күн бұрын

This feels too real man. The thank you for sharing your journey the ups and downs. I’m routing for you, I hit 8 months sober today and am so thankful for others putting themselves out there. It’s helped me a ton. Get back on the horse! You got this :)

@Catlady11123 17 күн бұрын

Idk who you are but you popped up on my feed…. I am you…had a year and fell off. Starting over ….lets do this! I subscribed and will watch some of your older videos. Good luck! Thanks for the honestly!

@Robdawgx 20 күн бұрын

Andy Ramage (look him up for some quitting motivation) mentioned something like quitting is generally like an upside down corkscrew, it takes a few times going around before you're out. So basically what you're doing now is normal, take solace in that. Also, the fact that you're questioning your lifestyle means you're actually on the right path. So you're in the process, just gotta keep going until you're free :) I'm the same age and dealt with the same stuff as you. I'm on 2 months without alcohol - feeling much better about myself, working out daily, and appreciating things in life that previously I just overlooked. It's a natural high man I'm telling you. You've got this brother.

@jackedkerouac4414 Күн бұрын

I managed to stay sober 51 days since I was 14 years old. That's nuts. I'm 49 now and that 7 week sobriety streak was last year. Ever since then I can go 2, maybe 5 days and it's back to binge drinking. I don't know why I lost my mojo. The only thing I can surmise is that I am not going into it with 100% confidence and dedication. You're not alone brother. Let's not dwell on the supposed failures. That inner dialog is poison. Let's f'kn do this.

@HXLIASMR 14 күн бұрын

You’re like me. You’ve got black and white thinking and you’re all in and all out. You go to extremes on each side of the polarity. Total sobriety/fasting/eating right the nine, then you go the exact opposite other way just as hard and shit gets messy. I know the struggle all too well. It’s a fucked personality type, but that’s what we’re dealing with.

@ashkatleorock-jf8tl 21 күн бұрын

Do not listen to these a$$ h0/3 trolls who criticize your efforts. I want to see their video progress up here! Talk is cheap behind a screen… I say to them, “put up or shut up! “. All of this is a part of you journey. I posted in your first video, to check out This Naked Mind. You are so far ahead in your journey then you realize! I have no skin in the game. Don’t know the author or anything like that. But it really changed my outlook on my progress! I really think it will help you in your outlook! Again, I think it’s admirable you put yourself out there. It is helping someone! Keep it up!👍

@markg.4246 5 күн бұрын

"I have no skin in the game". Translation, "I don't know what I'm talking about, because I have no actual experience". Only opinions.

@leetarrant5630 3 күн бұрын

This naked mind Annie Grace

@Satisar 15 күн бұрын

I feel our pain. I'm on day 4. No such thing as moderation for people like us. Last binge was 1.25 liters of whiskey almost killed me. And that was my wakeup call.

@mandywaddington3814 3 күн бұрын

We’ve ALL had these conversations with ourselves, again and again and again! What are you doing differently? What work are you doing to keep you sober? Clinging on for dear life won’t keep you sober, you are trying to convince yourself, addiction is beyond anything rationale, it is beyond your control.

@markg.4246 3 күн бұрын

Absolutely Mandy. Unfortunately, people don't want to hear the truth. I was one of them. Until...the day I could no longer live with the guy in the mirror. I had a moment of rigorous honesty where I realized that alcohol was not the root problem. It was ME! That was the moment my recovery began! No more bullshit, no excuses, no self talk, no NOTHING...except ACTION! I literally had to change how I was moving my feet. I took action that I did NOT believe in, and got results I couldn't explain. That was more than 30 years ago, and to this day, I take the same ACTION. Not because I'm worried about drinking, but because I want to continue to experience the unbelievably great life that was freely given to me by the Fellowship! And because I have a desire to see other people "live to good purpose"! Peace, Mark

@mandywaddington3814 3 күн бұрын

@@markg.4246 me too, that’s why I recognise it in him, bargaining and trying to logic it, I wonder how many times he has ‘reset’ promising to never drink again.

@bryants6790 4 күн бұрын

The most important thing I had to learn was I can’t do this alone. I needed to ask for help

@jeffdahlman8581 3 күн бұрын

You are RAD, buddy - keep on track - I had to go into a rehab. 3 times before it stuck for more than a few months - I am at 563 days - year and a half - there are still days that sneak in where I think ...MAYBE...just maybe I can have a beer at the BBQ - but I have to relive and replay those tapes of how shitty I felt mentally and physically. .and how I will actually die if I do !! .It WILL happen man - it will !!! surround yourself with others who know -- much love to you brother !! keep talking about it !!

@bryants6790 4 күн бұрын

It’s cunning, baffling and powerful. Once you know, you know and it sounds like you needed this to figure that out. Be kind to yourself. Don’t worry about the weight that will straighten itself out once you have been sober for a while 🙏🏻🌅✨

@siegfriedschmitz5260 22 күн бұрын

I know about this bro, keep it up. When i relapsed i always stopped going to the gym, stopped eathing healthy. The full programm. I live in thailand since 8 years (even in pattaya), managed to get sober here (3 years ago). Going to the gym, counting my calories, got in great shape, waking up in early morning for a walk at the beach, got a cat. I am 40 and my life is better than ever. I am so happy that i dont drink anymore, keep it up, you can do it also.

@eastwoofer Күн бұрын

My advice is to also quite caffeine. It will give you the true peace of mind and calmness you need. Get a good tasting decaf and start you're true day number one. You'll get great sleep and in no time meet your younger self. How good you'll soon feel will shock you. No caffeine in your life is true sobriety.

@alexanderthegreat8617 16 күн бұрын

Stay strong brother relapsing is part of the journey sadly nearly all of us have to reach our rock bottom before we stop I’m a year clean and I understand how hard it is

@airaozolina7555 15 күн бұрын

Never give up! Be sober for just today and keep going! I am with you man! You are doing better than you think!

@airaozolina7555 15 күн бұрын

Love and light!

@laotouthinking9090 22 күн бұрын

Go and find an AA meeting and be around likeminded people improving themselves

@lispendens Күн бұрын

I'm getting ready for a good bender tonight to tomorrow night, recover on Sunday, then hit work hard Monday. Gonna do beer and wine. Can't wait!

@love-xh1zg 2 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing...its a good thing when you realize u are not capable of moderate drinking...so u know if u want to be free of alcohol frustration u cant pick up that first one... U r on the journey...u'll get there!!!Wish u ali the best!!!

@happybdayo 17 сағат бұрын

It happens to us all man it took major surgery to really sober me up... don't wait till that. 🙏 That day you don't get up WILL come unless you just take it 1 day at a time ❤

@Honora-fx5fn 8 күн бұрын

Your honesty is far reaching, thank u ❤

@josephhealy 22 күн бұрын

I love your videos man and I feel your pain. I'm so early in my journey but I've already had a 100 day ones. It's so hard to grasp that point when you know you've had enough. I completely reflect myself in what you say. It's so sad it isn't easier for guys like us 😕

@BruceBanner85 22 күн бұрын

Good luck on your journey you can do it. My advice is to not overthink it. Focus on all of the benefits of not drinking. Sometimes when youre craving a drink, youre literally just thirsty for water. Takes awhile to form new habits as you know but im hoping you stay positive and dont beat yourself up. Keep on fighting. Thanks for sharing your journey, you can do it bro just commit and let it go

@keithpilkington907 Күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing bro i no how hard it is relapse is inevitable we learn by our mistakes my freind good luck 👍

@adamlekki9592 2 күн бұрын

Don't beat yourself up too bad just quit again and you'll feel much better! I've gone back and forth at least 10 times.. don't give up brother 👍. It can go swell again.. just do it again.

@beirdoh2053 3 күн бұрын

I'm right there with you bro. Been fighting this battle for a long time now.

@user-mt2ei5lt5o 6 сағат бұрын

I here you bro I was sober for almost 2 years and have recently relapsed and hate my self for it 😞

@patrickcate1070 14 күн бұрын

My heart goes out to you man. Your story reminds me so much of my own. The fact of the matter is that alcoholism isn't a self-improvement problem - it's a disease, and there is no amount of self-will or drive or reminding yourself of your convictions, etc., that can end it, because addiction has access to those very same parts of yourself, and hijacks them. It wasn't until I really surrendered that it got better, and surrender meant not just admitting I was an alcoholic, but asking for help. I had to ask for help from other people, especially other people who were in recovery.

@Mal3xander 22 күн бұрын

You are not your present or your future, just now so don't blame yourself for neather, just do batter for today. Believe in you dude! You got this!

@sobrietyproject 15 күн бұрын

I have been an alcoholic for years as well as a poly addict. When you relapse, you really beat yourself up. Believe me, my last binge lasted for days after 10 days sober. I got on an alcohol program which includes counseling and medication. It’s still an arduous journey even with professional help. Making videos is great, and it helps keep you accountable as I also put my addiction problem out there to the world. However, a social media platform alone is not going to get you sober. Going to meetings and finding outside support is crucial!

@1pelicanmarsh 22 күн бұрын

I feel for you. However idk what youre going thru....but I have seen your struggle and pain both in this video and others. I do see you giving your all to figure a path to change things. It seems as if what you're up against is not just a habit or pattern of behavior, but it's something chemical youre fighting. A couple great things on your side (imo) is your discipline with diet and working out and most importantly your kids. You also seem to genuinely like working out (again not me) but I would think that could be a useful diversion and source for working out the angst. When the time is right you may need to enlist some pro help to change patterns, as youre up against something bigger than most humans can handle alone. Wishing you the best and try to be less hard on yourself until you find a more successful path. Best G

@AnnLaustsen87 Күн бұрын

I support you. My vice was Xanax mixed with alcohol.

@phillipwhite4741 22 күн бұрын

It’s a process and it takes time, as long as you never give up you’ll get there. One day at a time ,Stay strong mate

@aarongonzalez1581 13 күн бұрын

Im 8 years sober never thought it would be possible. I had to put pride aside and went to AA. I cut people out of my life for a while to work on myself. There is no moderation for addiction. Is stop point blank. Do it for you and no one else one day at a time. Keep your mind busy. If you need out patient treatment then seek it. You can do this. Withdrawals suck but the end result is worth it

@madcow5833 2 күн бұрын

Welcome back! You can do this!

@AtlasAtPeace 22 күн бұрын

Hey man, I appreciate the video. Remember, the discomfort you are forcing yourself through right now, is gonna keep the 38 days from turning into 90 days, 6 months, etc. You are already on the right track under your own willpower. Take that as a win in itself. Get some sleep, brother.

@happybdayo 17 сағат бұрын

Well shared

@opencurtin 3 күн бұрын

A lot of people fail many times to quit alcohol on the first attempt just keep trying and eventually you will crack it stay strong young man . Im 53 and it took me 30 years to quit not that I wanted to stop until I hit 48 pushing 50 and I knew my binge drinking would end badly so one day I woke up after an awful night of drinking in a terrible state and said thats it I am quitting it was like an epiphany, one thing is I never let my guard down because I know it takes just one drink to put me down in the gutter of the booze shit show.

@Mr.character.shuaib2 3 күн бұрын

Look I know how addiction is I’m there too, but you need AA badly I think. You keep going in circles which is known as the cycle and that’s an important key factor for AA that helps you with breaking that habit man! You got this it’ll be hell but you got it!

@xy4859 2 күн бұрын

Here's what I do instead of beating myself up. Never drink in my area/country except exceptionally if invited to a real celebration (like end of basketball season get together) but I don't ever get wasted. When I travel abroad like on surf trips, beer allowed and then I quit within a couple of days until next trip or meaningful celebration. This works because I don't let alcohol in my everyday setting so my brain doesn't expect it there. Also lots of sports and strong mind. This is an illustration of how the 80/20 rule can work, but I know this might not work if you are really addicted.

@SW-EmmetOtter 6 күн бұрын

Your videos are powerful. Please consider seeking help. Each case is different, but you remind me of a dear friend who went many years without being diagnosed or treated. The chaos will continue. Reach out. You won't be sorry.

@dillionchatmsn6349 3 күн бұрын

Kava and kratom are revolutionary because of how they interact with the gabba receptors. Kratom fires on the same receptors as alcohol and benzodiazepines, thus basically stopping withdrawl. And Kava has actually been shown to have almost a "reverse tolerance" building UP the gabba receptors instead of tearing or draining them down. You can 100% defeat alcohol using these in sucession.

@samathakaiser2247 15 күн бұрын

My friend is in The same boat as you, i wish you could talk to her. Your gonna do it. Its not easy your not at day one youve been fighting for month's dont think you have failed. Its not day one its still an ongoing fight. Dont fall for the AA NA bull. Your not failing just get back up and move on.

@beanymanwalks 11 күн бұрын

Just done exactly tge same mate. 3 days sober now. One day at a time this time.

@sokolshtjefni4615 21 күн бұрын

keep going ... will be ok ... day by day

@MattyLiam333 3 күн бұрын

Just hit my 1-year sober on May 15th. It took me about 200 day ones and almost 5 years of trying to become sober to actually make it happen. For me isolation is absolutely incredibly amazing. I love it. But I'm on a spiritual journey that requires it and I hate humans with a deep seeded passion. All of them. Good luck to everybody. You need to quit drinking. I completely turned my life around and got my life completely together for both myself and my 21-year-old daughter in this last year. It's amazing. If you like isolation though, please don't listen to the advice people give this a don't isolate. Not everybody needs other people to be happy.

@MattyLiam333 3 күн бұрын

How are you doing. Been a couple weeks since this video

@mapopko 10 күн бұрын

Thanks mate hang in there

@wrongthink1212 10 күн бұрын

Don't be so hard on yourself mate. You look like you are in half decent shape. I'm posting this after 1 bottle of wine and a few beers.... :( but the buzz is addictive honestly. Until I got to 35ish I never had close to a 'problem' with Alchohol, but last 5 years of my life (since working a proper full time 'cushy' office job TBH ) it's been a thing I'm struggling with just to bring some relaxation and escape from the BS. Alot of it's because our type don't really get bad hangovers and alchohol is very enjoyable ... I don't know what the answer is, honestly. In an ideal world maybe just tea but the days / weeks are long .... I don't know.

@Kurtisaroy 13 күн бұрын

You mentioned feeling present in the moment when buzzed and playing with your kids - I challenge you to reframe that a bit. To me at least, alcohol is the furthest thing possible from being "present". Always thinking about your next drink, thinking about how good or bad you feel, feeling shame, the list goes on. Alcohol removes you from the present moment and brings your mind inward in a weird way. Don't let this slip up bring you down, you'll be ok if you don't keep your feelings all to yourself - people are out there that can help, community is the best cure!

@Mark-eg2yd 22 күн бұрын

I hope I am wrong but you don't seem ready to stop yet. You're doing well to quit for some periods of time so you should be proud of that. I thought I was a lost cause and that I'd die a drunk having "fun" but I too reached THE DAY. Unfortunately it took an attempted suicide from horrible withdrawal symptoms. DT's, hearing voices etc.. IMO you need medical help. You seem to have a very extreme personality. It is crazy going to the gym, eating healthily when detoxing. That's quite frankly unimportant for the time being and just making a go at sobriety is effort enough. This is almost a couple of months old so I hope you're still going strong. Good luck

@logannixon231 15 күн бұрын

I agree with u I hope he stays strong but your right u have to make that decision same for me took me going to hospital basically having a seizure cause of withdrawal to quit it takes rock bottom sometimes unfortunately

@Leahmoonbeamflower 22 күн бұрын

I have too much soul to drink spirits. Yet somehow, I still decide to consume that poison. Why? Why I ask myself? Why do I decide to let the devil’s pee touch my beautiful lips time and time again? I’m currently a week free from the grog and the brain fog has lifted..and I want to stay this way. I WANT to stay this way. I want to feel good. Skin clear. Eyes seeing exactly what’s in front of me. Life seems and feels wonderful. This is just a week of being alcohol free. I want to stay this way. What keeps me going back? Of course it’s boredom and trauma and wanting to loose control and wanting to “ have fun”… and etc…. I’m so over wanting to numb my life. I can’t have just one or just two or just 3 drinks. The truth is, I’ll drink until I pass out. F alcohol. It has done nothing for me except make me feel terrible for days after. I will deal with my trauma I will put it somewhere positive. I will turn my pain into power. I will deal with boredom without alcohol. The most beautiful flowers sprout from bullshite and it’s time to grow.

@sullykhan7237 9 күн бұрын

Absolutely beautifully said honest to God

@Leahmoonbeamflower 8 күн бұрын

@@sullykhan7237 ☺️💕😊

@saraschwartz3075 22 күн бұрын

What I haven’t heard you say is WHY you are drinking to begin with. Drinking and or drug use eases a pain. What is that pain?

@ExclusionGlove 14 күн бұрын

it's anxiety

@kallieviviers1856 10 күн бұрын

Thinking of you. You can do this. Yes you can....

@user-sg1kh9lg1i 4 күн бұрын

I don't care what anyone says there is no quick fix you can listen and talk about addiction till your blue in the face. There is not a day that goes by I don't think about a cold one but I've had periods of sobriety before and bought into the whole out patient and AA meetings but every time I went afterwards I always wanted to drink more! For me and my story I will never not be a Alcoholic I've come to realize that I will wake up and do everything I can to make it 12 AM and notch another day Sober. I've been sober 5 months since December 31 2023 and it has not been easy and I have come to the conclusion that it never will be easy and I will always be one sip away from right where I left off. So to everyone living the Sober life God bless and I hope you make it thru another day

@SwazerSwazers 5 күн бұрын

It's not easy man. I feel you. :)

@airaozolina7555 15 күн бұрын

Man you should go to AA meetings, they will help you a lot. I did go for few years and I am really grateful. I relasped few times in the beginning. Living sober now over 5 years. One day at the time. Living in a present moment, not planning for future! Everything will work out! I wish you all the best, never give up! Peace, love and harmony!

@fishingallure3672 4 күн бұрын

Switch to beer and only beer when you relapse. I did it 15 years ago and never looked back. I still catch a buzz but it's not blackout like I would do on liquor. It's not a solution but it will help you cut back slowly if you want too. It also does less damage

@TheOrchyyy 4 күн бұрын

The drink and drug was my solution. Not the problem. That solution worked for a long time, until it didn't. Once you get sober then it is the battle with our mind of being an addict/alcoholic. How do we live a happy healthy life after our medication is gone is the question I hope you find an answer to brother. There are support groups and programs. I won't recommend any but it is what helped me immensely and the obsession is gone. Much love.

@hoosierbaddy3052 10 күн бұрын

When I finally saw how my drinking affected my stepdaughter, I was horrified. I didn’t quit then. But one cannot say that drinking around children is ok. Their little psyches are decimated by the embarrassing drunk behavior of their parents. Whether it’s outright abuse or neglect or being an adult idiot in front of them. It’s baaaad! Get sober if you’re a parent, please.

@edwardm9975 13 күн бұрын

I saw Ginger Lynn discuss her learning how to limit to 3 glasses of wine or champagne after iv detoxes was how she got it under control. Usually only with a meal or spaced for a celebration.

@know-your-worth7641 18 сағат бұрын

Day 1 Yes we know drink puts you on a low You have to take it one day at a time Even after 13years of being sober I've still got to do one day at a time Your get stronger but your also get days were you say F@@@ it But you got to fight it Being honest with yourself dig deep and look at yourself And stay strong 💪 Its not a party you love alcohol BUT alcohol does not like you Get your liver looked at please Take care stand strong

@profalbers9408 13 күн бұрын

First, never quit "quitting". My 1st promise to myself was I was always gonna quit one more time than I got off track. 2cnd, (and this helped me a ton. If you try it, I think it'll help you too). Don't focus on "quitting" anything. Psychologically, that seems hard. Focus instead on moving towards other things, and how much you want them. That starts by changing the questions you ask yourself. Instead of "are there other people drinking more than me?". Instead ask, "am I radically and passionately working towards achieving optimal health?". (and this includes physical health, mental & emotional health, financial and career health, and relational health with the good, genuine, caring people still in your life, and not yet in your life). "Do you want to sleep much better, have way more energy, and less stress? Once you here that "yes" in your head, you know what to do. Make a plan to get there, and bring as many good people alongide you as you can. Keep a journal of how much better you feel, and all the good things that happen to you. Best of luck to you, and keep us all updated.

@david-bq4fv 8 күн бұрын

That moment when you say this is day one is the hardest every day after gets easier you have to believe that the feeling of saying day one hurts so much that when in the moment before drinking pls take yourself back to this exact moment satung day one and how you feel sorry for yourself and try to use that as motivation to not drink

@alexralph5185 22 күн бұрын

You look good for 33 man, stay strong

@mfungi 22 күн бұрын

Everything changes at 32, not in this man case!

@winros 7 күн бұрын

You really have to be on the lookout for that pink cloud...✌️✌️

@RichBudski 5 күн бұрын

Keep posting. It's OK to talk!

@Manos-de-Piedra 5 күн бұрын

Well said

@florinnyc6371 22 күн бұрын

Is a long process. I am struggling to quit for YEARS and now I am sober again for a few weeks and I hope this time is forever because my marriage is falling apart already and my hungover s are very bad

@andreastofa7464 2 күн бұрын

ALCOHOL IS NOT YOUR PROBLEM. Find what is. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@tylerjames7015 22 күн бұрын

Hey man , I relapsed yesterday after weeks … shit happens

@miguelrobb5719 10 күн бұрын

Well at least you gave your liver time to heal up during those few with a without drinking. So that’s a good thing

@615drop 21 күн бұрын

Im with you BROTHER we can do This!!!!❤❤ IN JESUS NAME...AMEN!!!!❤❤

@Meemeeseecoo 17 күн бұрын

You’re only 33. I didn’t figure shit out until I was 37. Hell I didn’t even try to cutback until I was 37. You gotta want it tho. I quit for 7 months initially which helped reset my habit.

@geirholte1222 3 күн бұрын

It is just a matter of trying and trying again. Each time, you learn more. Hang in there. BTW: Moderation is not easy, I wish it was :D

@laurierichey137 14 күн бұрын

I know exactly what you are going through 100% many may disagree, may curse at me or just not believe but from many horrible experiences and not even understanding how I'm still here i know theres a higher power. He will help and save you from this demonic attachment to alcohol. It takes alot of want to, a lot of belief in you, and a realization that you're not alone...im nothing special here just someone on the other side of a screen who feels and has felt exactly like you, praying for your sobriety...

@Lemoncare 22 күн бұрын

I am in recovery. It’s about your brain, your core beliefs. I believe in you.

@Mark-pp7jy 4 күн бұрын

Absolute nonsense. It's about ACTION not thought!

@Lemoncare 3 күн бұрын

@@Mark-pp7jy oh ok ! It’s not about action! Or thoughts. It’s your stupid brain, your environment and your biology.

@johnnybarrera9612 7 күн бұрын

I had a drink last week after 6months and I went on a binge for 6 days -_- and missed 4 days of work so who knows if ima have a job Monday. I had to taper back yesterday and today no more drinking. I

@josephgreen2008 11 күн бұрын

Triggers is where the problem is. My triggers for getting back to drinking might be different to yours but we both have them. I make sure that I am aware of my triggers for drinking and check myself and say to myself that that trigger will not take control of me and I am then strong and will not give in. One of my triggers is going down the aisle of booze in a supermarket. Now I make sure I just dont go down that aisle.

@donfranksfromhollowayroadwelli 21 күн бұрын

What happens though, is eventually those 4 or 5 standard drinks won't pick you up in the morning. And there will be a day when you can't get up at all in the morning. Alcohol addiction gets progressively worse with age. Eventually the drug will give you nothing, not even the temporary peace of mind it seems to provide now. I appreciate your efforts and your sharing but I think you need a hand with this now; counselling, offering a different approach.

@MindyMook 4 күн бұрын

If your kids ain't enough to make you stop, nothing will. You will forever be going around in circles until you lose your family and hit rock bottom only then you may stop but probably not as it seems like a vicious circle. Go into rehab and give your kids a chance.

@hayeshove1723 13 күн бұрын

you look like riff raff bro haha best of luck to you man i was sober a year and tricked myself into thinking i could drink in moderation, drank worse than i ever have for 2 years after that, now im over three years sober and my life ahs been completely been transformed wife kids good job nice place etc.u can do it man.

@Manos-de-Piedra 5 күн бұрын

@tomlyon3273 21 күн бұрын

Alice Springs? My cousin lives there and hes an alcoholic. Its not a good place to get sober but ultimately its up to you.

@jpsabbey 22 күн бұрын

I've struggled for 30 years to moderate/stop drinking due to horrific withdrawals and consequences from drinking, finally I found the answer is pre mix cans, expensive BUT no hangovers , no bad decisions, no withdrawals. The bottle was always the problem 🤔

@andrewphillips4826 12 күн бұрын

Bro if u ever wanna come out to Cali man I’ll put u up in a spot and we can take a shot or go to AA as triffe as that sounds man. I feel your channel bro hmu

@dylannicks1146 4 күн бұрын

I’m a 27 year old Irish gay man and isolation due to certain things led to my alcohol misuse. I know the pain. Often buy a litre of vodka saying I’ll only have abit.. and then the whole bottles gone in one go. I hope I can buy the next bottle and control it.

@truthcooperator4683 22 күн бұрын

You look good, the weight is good, not a problem at all. Focus on giving up drinking. The stop drinking coach podcasts are awesome. May help.

@zhaezz84 19 күн бұрын

I tend to get my drinking under control for some months, then i fall back straight into my old habbit. I have been doing this for years. Depression and boredom are my problem, i just dont care again at some point, and alkohol seems to be my only way out, for a few hours :x I tryed medicin and stuff, nothing helps. Once i smoked weed instead, but here they take your drivers license, so only beers are legal... It is sad tbh..