Just passed the 1 year mark of being sober, It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. If I knew it was not as hard as this, I would have done this a long time ago. My sleep is much better, I used to have night terrors ( wake up with heart palpitations). This was terrifying and some nights I would get no sleep at all. I don't miss the guilty feelings, the hangovers, the embarrassing things I've done. The loss of money, the damage to my organs and brain. The list gets longer and longer all the time. I think stopping drinking will become more and more socially acceptable, much like quiting smoking is now...it will become the trendy fashion thing to do soon. Lol Well done for kicking this habit!!!!

To me a whole year without alcohol sounds amazing... god given. The question is do I see myself sober for a year. No. So I’ll stick to just today. Hopefully I can have 365 days of just today 😊🙏🏿

I love alcohol but the day after blues were getting worse.. I literally hid in a room consumed by feelings utter hopelessness and despair. This went on for at least a week and I tried to take those feelings away by drinking more.... I still crave it I really do but the benefits of sobriety get you through and videos like this really help ✌️✌️

Probably won’t see my comment, but I’ve spent five years now without alcohol. It feels amazing. & just came across your video today in 2021. All of the best.

Your description of “drunk sleep” is spot on.

Many younger ones are making the choice to socialize with non alcoholic beverages…money saved, safety, clarity of mind

I can so relate to your story! I went 80 days sober and then started drinking again not as often! I want to stop again! It has been 2 days sober! 🙏

Hi Gayle! Just finished watching this and your honesty resonated with me. I'm on day 29 of being alcohol free and feel a 1000 times better than when I was drinking. People have noticed that I look brighter , fresher and that I've lost weight. (Almost 2 stones!!). And I'm still relatively at the beginning of my sober journey. I congratulate you and thank you for sharing!!

I identify with sleep I’ve had decades of broken sleep. Waking up exhausted. Now after one week 7 night of bliss

I've been drinking 1 or more bottles of wine for several days in a row, and I don't get sick as I walk a lot, get plenty of sun and eat healthy. The problem is waking up foggy headed and having a lot of leaky gut issues. I walk a lot barefoot and squat in nature when I poop, so bowel movements are not an issue, but half the time it's the quality/solidity of the poops you're taking. Also, I know alcohol makes you more depressed, though maybe temporarily more happy, but with highs there are lows. What goes up must come down. You should find replacements when you feel tempted. Instead of drinking, do some pushups or go for a long walk. Thank you for your testimony.

Fantastic video - thank you. Coming up to one year sober after 30+ years of drinking and my experience is just like yours... so glad I left boozy me behind.

Thx, I'm coming up on a year sober and waffling between continuing sobriety and moderation your video helped me get closer to accepting where I need to be which is sober. Sober for me and sober for my teenage son. Stopping the destructive family alcohol cycle here.

The deep sleep is sooooo priceless 🙏 Great video congratulations 🎉🎊🎈

Thank you for the honesty and kindness! Today is different because my spouse is in it with me. Talk about dumping money down the drain times two? We’re seniors, I just turned 85; God help me! Yes I found this inspirational, (day two) am going to take pictures and pray it isn’t too late. 🙏

I found this very inspiring... I'm on day two as we speak.. and I'm going all the way 👍👍👍

Great!! At 2nd month sober here... Very motivating!

Just starting this journey. It's been far to long overdue. 🤞

Brave lady, well done to you, its a better way for sure....

Time. That is the scary part. The endless stinking hot days of nothing. Living in a tiny flat, no family, no pets, no job, no more volunteer work thanks to covid, and too old & fat for yoga. It separates day from night. The sleep sounds divine! That's incentive enough for me.

I wished I had seen this 2 months ago. I didnt try hard enough to give up the booze and now that I have a broken arm after a drunken fall, sincerely wished I had. 2021 time for a major overhaul of my health.

I also stopt at 01-01-2021 !! Never drink alcohol again !

That is a real key there. When you wake up and say, ´´Goddamn, I am so glad I did not drink last night!´´ You will say that every morning. I save the yoga for the afternoon usually. I can meditate in the morning but the thought of busting out a hardcore Ashtanga sesh upon waking is a bit much!

Hi you are very right about the way you feel. I've been sobor for 4 months now. I've noticed a big difference in myself. And lm still going strong noing l don't want to go back to that lifestyle. Keep up the good work.

Excellent video thank you for posting this video, I was feeling a bit down. My goal is to go one year no liquor... So far I’m on the right track with 1 month down and 11 months ☺️to go. The benefits of not drinking for me are my memory is excellent, and I no longer dread Monday mornings. I could go on and on.

Hi what u said is true and being sober has changed my life style totally True I have more time to think better things now Good work and video

Great video!!!

I wake up feeling fantastic 😊

quit drinking 2 1/2 years ago. Your experience describes mine to a tee.

Excellent video ! Great advice ,great motivation ! Thank you ! Xxx

Very good video.

Amazing the things she is saying are exactly what Craig beck says from stop drinking expert there must be truth to it if same result comes from different sources ,,thanks for sharing

Thanks for sharing ❤

Im 128 of sobriety

Its not like that for me with drinking. Since I quit I wake up after like 4 hours

🎉congrats & thank u ❤

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Great video! I just hit a year on December 12, 2020. I was unhappy with how I was using alcohol as an escape from stress. I would come home and immediately go for beer. Physically, I’ve noticed I have so much more energy and sleep better like you did. Emotionally, I’ve learned healthy ways to cope with stress. I’m going to continue staying sober because I don’t miss alcohol at this point and the benefits are too good to give up. I hope you’re still doing well!