5 + years sober: what I learned, benefits, downsides, tips & why it was the best decision of my life

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Quitting alcohol: a simple choice that changed my life, as a person with a very addictive personality who struggled with substance abuse issues 🙏
00:00 intro
00:30 The BEST choice i ever made in my life
02:00 1. I stopped screwing up
03:10 2. i became honest
03:38 3. I had more energy and clarity
04:40 4. More drive
05:18 5 Health
05:56 5. It became easier
06:20 7. It unlocked my athletic potential
08:06 8. Saved me money
08:45 Biggest takeaway
10:04 Downsides: losing friends
11:29 No support
12:58 Tips - finding community and social media
14:13 Find what works for you
14:58 I make this video with compassion for myself
16:10 If you fear the people around you won't support you, hear this
17:30 Let's Get After it: Life only happens now
Positive rolemodels and resources:
‪@richroll‬ the Rich Roll Podcast is life changing
‪@durianriders‬
#sober #sobriety #quittingalcohol
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About me
My name is Patrick Delorenzi and I am passionate videographer and endurance athlete.
I believe in fueling ourselves with nutrient rich foods, and filling our days with endurance training and racing, as a way to discover our deeper purpose in life, practice self realization, and advance out life.
My goal is to use film as a means to spread meaningful stories about extraordinary athletes and people from the globe.
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@acook213 10 ай бұрын

Four months sober. I don’t feel like I “gave up” drinking; it’s more like I got rid of something that was making me miserable.

@tomfaunce Жыл бұрын

2 years sober here. I completely relate to everything said in this video. For anyone that is struggling, or is as terrified as i was about getting sober, everything Patrick says is 100% true. My life is night and day difference compared to when I was drinking. there is not one negative aspect about removing alcohol from your life. In just 2 years, I have received 2 promotions at work, (a job I was almost fired from due to drinking), I got my own apartment, I ran both a half and full marathon, i traveled to Costa Rica, and just got back from Peru, where I hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. None of these things would have been possible if alcohol was still a part of my life. But more important than any accomplishments, I am completely happy with who I am. There is NOTHING to be afraid of when it comes to giving uo drinking. Your life will only get better. Thank you for the video Patrick, its always nice to have the best choice of my life reiterated by speeches like this

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Bro!! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 Great job, I’m super stoked for you

@daxtales6334 Жыл бұрын

Took the words right out my mouth. 100% spot on 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@fleurjoesten Жыл бұрын

This is so inspiring, and rings very true for me as well. Thank you for sharing and congratulations on making this choice for yourself. ❤

@heynownow Жыл бұрын

Wow bro! I'm proud of you 🙌

@markg.4246 Жыл бұрын

I had no idea how good my life would be! Very happy for you Tom!...Mark 5/8/1994

@AdrianCardoza 10 ай бұрын

Day 11 of no beer and I’ve noticed the following: amazing sleep, lower anxiety, clear mind, higher self-esteem, and more money.

@TM1995. 4 ай бұрын

How is it going? 🙌🏻❌🍺

@omadz2507 10 ай бұрын

6 days sober

@Girl-gh5gv Ай бұрын

What about now

@NylonStrings83 Ай бұрын

did u make it to 6 months ?

@Girl-gh5gv Ай бұрын

@@NylonStrings83 I’m on day 231 today. Not sure about OP

@alcantey 10 ай бұрын

I lost my best man due to heavy drinking last week… I’m 59. Was planning to stop at 60. It’s now time to stop as my memorial to him and for my future 🙏🏼

@maryellengonthier5274 10 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss. Wishing you well on your journey.

@jenn26134 2 ай бұрын

I'm stopping at 57 so I understand it seems like an impossible feat

@cooziemcginn696 Жыл бұрын

This was just what I needed to see. Today I am 10 weeks sober and watching this reconfirmed my sobriety decision as such a positive change in my life.

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

🙏

@eddiebirch2067 Жыл бұрын

Fair play to you , cool name too

@Sharkwhisperer Жыл бұрын

I dont drink so I dont know the joy of being sober after a drinking habit

@brocktonma.1816 10 ай бұрын

How’s it going? I hope well

@coffeemaddan 7 ай бұрын

I'm replying, just so that I can put this into words. I've spent years using alcohol to distract from life's randomness. I'd consider myself an angry person, I just don't like or understand much of what's going on in the world. After 3 very important people in my life have died this year, I've escaped to a holiday destination, from where I write this 'note'. This video has had a profound effect on my thinking. It feels more relatable than Rich Roll's experiences, and succinctly outlines the positives and does a good job of highlighting the negatives of the booze lifestyle. I've always had an interest in health & fitness, but undoubtably, drinking has held me back. I've chosen jobs to keep me very active (tree surgeon, building work), but I've capped most days off with 10 cans of lager, causing huge stress on every organ in my body. I've crossed 40yo recently and started cutting back, but haven't found the will to quit entirely. Life stresses have excused some recent excesses, but I really do /now/ need to kick it altogether and get my shit sorted. Starting Dec 6th 2023, I too will be joining the entirely sober co-hort. Thankyou @patrickdelorenzi for the video, and @cooziemcginn696 for letting my hijack your post to make my statement.

@InitialDL84 Жыл бұрын

I'm at the point that I only drink a few times a year, but I'm starting to slowly go 100% sober the older I get. I love the mental clarity, not being hungover, not dealing with fake friends, and my workouts have been 10x better than usual.

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Nice 👍 🔥🔥

@apple1234iou Жыл бұрын

I started my sobriety journey 3 days after drinking heavily for over 30 years. Im 50 soon. I hope I’m strong enough.

@helpfulcommenter Жыл бұрын

how are you doing? hope you're ok

@apple1234iou Жыл бұрын

Still not drinking@@helpfulcommenterand I don’t want to drink. My drinking was based on habit rather than addiction i believe. Break the habit and you’re in the clear

@liveintel929 Жыл бұрын

@@apple1234iou great job, keep going! It ‘s never early enough, but also never too late.

@aumj97 Жыл бұрын

I stopped on February 3, 2023, todays date is February 24 2023 . Thank you all for your encouragement to everyone trying to stop. I'm 70 years old, and it's never too late to start .God bless us all .

@mikekasem Жыл бұрын

same here. 10 days sober. almost 50

@recovery1977 Жыл бұрын

10 years of sobriety this year, been an incredible journey, after over 20 years of heavy alcoholism, I literally didn't think the life I have now was possible, first couple of years were very difficult but the last 8 years has just been me testing myself to see what I'm capable of, and the results have been nothing short of astounding, professionally and personally, a life beyond my wildest dreams 👌

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

🔥 congratulations EG!

@rwilko9525 Жыл бұрын

How’d you kick the drink?

@myronfrobisher Жыл бұрын

34 years sober - sobriety & serenity = growing up and coming out of our toxic fantasy life !!!

@thesweetprince Жыл бұрын

Fantasy life is accurate. Im someone who loves being in my mind. Alcohol makes that aspect of life so sexy to me that I choose to be there whenever possible. It doesn’t fit with the rest of life because it hurts so much. Getting back on the horse

@tomfreemanorourke1519 10 ай бұрын

Being 70, lifelong learning, understanding, observation, experience, re-examination 24/7 365. January 26 1997. Sobriety became my anchorage in a world of rock and roll, and I've done all those places where temptation was and still is alive and well. Love always

@LouveniaMusic Жыл бұрын

One week sober & feeling real motivated. I’m not an alcoholic but I definitely drink way too much and have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. I want clarity, energy, creativity and good health. I’ve taken a month off here and there in the past but right now I kinda wanna quit forever!

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

💥💥💥💥

@JimMacintosh Жыл бұрын

@@PatrickDelorenzi this is exactly where I’m at. I’m not an alcoholic by any means, but I drink way too much and definitely have a problematic issue with it…

@gratephuldol Жыл бұрын

Sorry, but what do you guys think an alcoholic is? Someone who drinks to much and has an unhealthy & problematic relationship with alcohol lol

@chrisnorway1 10 ай бұрын

@@gratephuldol I think they are refering to what is called ‘full blown alcoholic’. Many people are chronic users, meaning they consistently consume X amount over a period of time, but thats not the same as alcoholic, drinking large amounts every day, and becoming so dependent that they will have severe, physical withdrawal symptoms if they stop consuming. But Even moderate chronic use will greatly impact your health in a negative way.

@TSJ99 7 ай бұрын

@gratephuldol It could possibly mean that when they drink, maybe they don’t do it all the time and just on the weekends for example. But when they do they can’t just have one drink and up getting wasted every time. I wouldn’t say that’s an alcoholic but definitely a problem and unhealthy

@tiffanymartelli 10 ай бұрын

I’m sober as of today 💜🖖

@anthonyshaw8698 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you. Wish I would have quit earlier in life. I'll be 2 years sober January 15th, 2023. Drank for 50 years. Fortunately, I'm still in good health. Life is good, life is much better now. Don't ever want to revisit those dark days again. Take care. Blessings👍🎩👍

@stevenalvarado5271 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on 2 years!

@anthonyshaw8698 Жыл бұрын

@@stevenalvarado5271 Thank you👍

@danieljamescreek Жыл бұрын

2 years sober here. Hands down the most powerful decision Ive ever made. Great insight brother!

@BrettHollandTheJourney Жыл бұрын

I quit about a month ago. Had one hic up at a staff party and it definitely strengthened my resolve to be done with it. I always remember my biology teachers words. “If alcohol was discovered for the first time today, it would be labeled a poison.”

@DARF1000 Жыл бұрын

Your comment hit home because my highschool Biology teacher Mr.Baldassaro(God Rest His Soul) was very incline with health. Out of all the “football jocks” and “preppy” kids in the science classes I took; he took a liking to me and purposely nicknamed me “J-Mac”(my first name starts with J and my last name starts with Mac) He passed away with Mantle Cell Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in my graduating year. He always knew I was a good kid. Long story LONG…I took my own path and the main bad path was alcoholism. I’m 27 now and it’s been over a decade from High school and I hope you’re still proud of me Mr. B I will find my way and be the original J-Mac 💞💪

@brentstafford6289 Жыл бұрын

Keep going bro ! You can do this 👍

@moiselj19 Жыл бұрын

@@DARF1000 keep it up. You will back to your Original self

@ahermens 11 ай бұрын

100 days tomorrow! I can't believe youtube has chosen this video for me. It is a sign. I'm really enjoying who I am slowly but surely turning into. 200 days is next and I know it will be done, 1,000 after that! No urges and everyone has been incredibly supportive around me which I have to say has been really amazing. Also I have connected with a couple of friends who have also chosen a no alcohol lifestyle. Friends I didn't even realise. Both of them +10 years now. Life is good and the old cliche, everyday is a new day.

@RossSlayton-wh2iq 6 ай бұрын

Hows it going brother?

@StarGirl01ish 11 ай бұрын

I needed to see this today. I woke up hungover this morning and hated how I felt. I told myself today that I would get sober and live a better quality of life! Thank you for making this video.

@PatrickDelorenzi 11 ай бұрын

🤝🤝🤝🙏

@TM1995. 4 ай бұрын

How is it going? ❌🍺🙌🏻

@eddieescalante7867 18 күн бұрын

I am 11 months sober and getting closer to my first year of sobriety is insane to me. I actually feel proud of myself and it is one of the proudest things I have done for my self. Being a father and wanting to create a better life for my daughter is my number one priority but I feel so happy knowing that alcohol will not be a huge factor in her life like it was in mine. Being sober is truly the best decision I have made in life. To anyone reading this, it all starts when you want it to start. You are stronger than any addiction and you are capable of way more than you realize. God bless!

@nathananderson8720 10 ай бұрын

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my KZfaq channel 6 months ago about self development. Now I have 416 subs and > 100 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessonsÀ we that I couldn’t have learned without getting started in the 1st place.

@johnnyelles Жыл бұрын

Your 4 and 5 year sobriety videos are so freaking sick. No gimmicks, or anyone trying to sell you some program. Just a true, authentic experience about how alcohol affected your life and how you overcame it. Please don't ever take these videos down because I guarantee that I'll come back to these videos at some point in my life. Thank you for sharing your story.

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Thank you Johnny, sorry for the late reply but your comment just slipped thru. 🙏

@fantasymakersmedia1558 10 ай бұрын

This resonates with me a lot - so empowering ❤. I am finding the same thing to be true to do my sport and finding a message where someone has the same motivation to change as how I feel, as per usual sober messages seem so limiting way to live. I feel like to eliminate the poison feels right, and instead of a sacrifice of not drinking the days I don’t drink are a gift to my body, my next day and my health. I can’t say I have quit but I have been giving myself better days more often.

@jessicadepue78 11 ай бұрын

80 days of sobriety today!!! Best thing I have ever done for myself and those I love including my dog❤ Today has provided miraculous clarity and further proof that I am on my path. Thank you for this inspirational video!❤❤❤

@boatymsboatface3929 8 ай бұрын

I realized after I quit that my dog liked me a lot more! Seriously! We’ve always been great pals but now we’re even closer.

@HarryDuBois616 2 жыл бұрын

I keep on relapsing. My current record is 3 months sober. I'm trying to beat it now though. You're inspiration for this

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Charlie, Keep at it and have faith, believe in yourself

@mooshypeaches Жыл бұрын

wow 3 months, thats amazing!

@ricochetsixtyten Жыл бұрын

You have to stop seeing alcohol as a drink and start seeing it as a poison. Cleaning solvent and the alcohol you drink is pretty much the same thing except in less amount and flavored.

@Sunmoonandstars123 Жыл бұрын

For me, 4 months was the sweet spot. Once I got to 4, I was done for life! Keep at it!!!

@OdysseyUpGrade Жыл бұрын

There's something about the 3 month mark, it's actually a really hard stage, speaking from experience . Good luck in your future btw

@jimmycain8669 Жыл бұрын

Last drink 2/15/2005 and no dope either. I asked God to help me and He did. I was hopeless and still can’t believe it.

@cthoadmin7458 Жыл бұрын

I never really had a drink problem, but over a year ago, I just decided booze just wasn't making me feel good, and I only really drank for social reasons. I quit it completely. I have started to feel good, I mean REALLY good, my mind is sharper, I have more energy, I'm calmer, and exactly as you say, feel more in the moment. Just to get up on Saturday mornings and have a clear head is amazing. My advice to anyone would be: Quit it, completely, it's poison. Don't believe the lie that you have to have a drink to have a good time.

@joshlife6395 Жыл бұрын

Hahaha, snap! I just wrote something so similar. People around me kind of don't quite understand, because I wasn't an alcoholic, or doing stupid stuff when drinking, would drink 1-3 times a week. Which made people around wonder why "I needed to do this", when there wasn't a "problem". I don't preach it to anyone else, except to say to them "best decision of my life, I feel exponentially better every day I'm sober, so breaking that for one drink, sets me back all that exponential value"... I know people around me will notice how happy and healthy I am, and start to consider it in some way for themselves...

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

That's amazing CA!

@kennethdunmire2218 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this Patrick. 59 years old and 40 years an alcoholic. Time to change things up, no more hiding my habit and feeling ashamed. It’s gonna be an exciting ride.

@PatrickDelorenzi 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

@ajprickett7272 Жыл бұрын

4 days sober. I can't sleep, but I'm hopeful

@ceedub_1983 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been an alcoholic/addict for 27 years now. I’m turning 40 this year and I have 3 kids under the age of 9. Thanks for making this video. It’s a big inspiration/motivation. I need to get myself in order immediately. If I live to be 90 that means I have 50 years left to live to my full potential. Sounds like an excellent idea to me 👌🏻

@thesweetprince Жыл бұрын

Yes, it is! Go for it :)

@ceedub_1983 Жыл бұрын

@@thesweetprince I’m on day 7 💪🏻

@born2game556 Жыл бұрын

@@ceedub_1983 day 5 for me...lets gooo!!!

@garrettboyd1000 Жыл бұрын

Sober Leon has helped me. You can do it Cam

@ceedub_1983 Жыл бұрын

@@born2game556 💪🏻 All the best

@Sunmoonandstars123 Жыл бұрын

The lack of support is so real! And it hurts when it’s family who smirk and offer alcohol to trip me up. But I’m 3.5 years in and nothing will stop me now!

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

That really is one of the hardest things - I just pop in a Rich roll pod episode and get inspired to stay on track!

@1Jason Жыл бұрын

It's crazy that the same people who see the problems that alcohol cause in our lives are the same ones who laugh at us when we try to make some positive changes. My advice is to talk about it as little as possible to those people and if they ask, just say it's for health reasons and be vague. Or else, just say that you don't feel like drinking that particular night.

@CCTH-86 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Saving this video to my sobriety playlist immediately. 🥰 495 days clean and sober as of today. Looking back at my old photos of where I was during my drinking years, I really don't wanna go back to that past life. It took me until this past summer to realize that I have no choice but to accept what had happened and mourn the past life, even though it's dead and gone. Sometimes, I feel that I'm not worthy of living life all over again when all I did in the past was wasting my life away and passing by big opportunities...all due to drinking and overeating from the age of 19 going on 20 to the age of 34 1/2. But now, I know better. I've survived this long to get sober over a year ago. Now, I must go forward and survive to live a much healthier sober life. I know that I'm worthy of myself and I deserve happiness. I've learned how to accept what had happened to me and start all over again with sobriety and getting well. It's a tough road, but I know that I can do it. I've come this far and I will keep going. Being sober became the best decision in my life and I'm thankful for that every single day I'm living. I'm not a sobriety influencer or anything. I'm just me and I love being me.

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

You are 💯 % worthy Cecelia! “I’m just em and I love being me” is a golden quote - great job on your journey and have a great day

@foofighterdaz Жыл бұрын

Today I'm on day 497 since my last drink. Had to look it up, I so rarely miss it. Was nice to see your comment and I hope you are continuing to enjoy your new life.

@austingerald4109 Жыл бұрын

Good for you. No one understands how destructive alcohol is until they distance themselves from it

@atdotcom64 Жыл бұрын

Nice job! And nice video. I quit drinking almost 14 years ago when I turned 45. Just stopped and not a drop since. Best decision I ever made. My wife feels more loved. My children feel more valued. I Grandchildren love my vitality. so glad to hear you are free…

@PaulZiepe 2 жыл бұрын

100% agree with everything you said mate! I too haven't drunk for 5 years and am now both mentally and physically fitter than ever at the age of 46. And I've just completed my 2nd 70.3 triathlon and am looking to do a full next year. Quitting alcohol is life changing, not just for you but for everyone around you, especially loved ones! .Great video mate, and I'm sure it will Inpire a lot of people 👍

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

Killing it man ❤️🙇🙌🙌

@brandonsbeta5162 6 ай бұрын

Veil of distraction is a beautiful way to put it

@SerenaElis 20 сағат бұрын

1.5 years sober and watching this to keep me going

@georgerobinson4644 Жыл бұрын

im 5 weeks sober the first night i quit i watched one of your other videos and just wanted to say thankyou for being out there for people.

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Crushing it G 🫶🪅❤️

@Joshmasanow 10 ай бұрын

1 year sober from booze and weed. Thank you for your story. You have a great way of communicating with emotion and truth!

@JumpRopeVeteran Жыл бұрын

The whole video is powerful, but the ending is especially powerful. Your willingness to be vulnerable and share those pictures is admirable. Thank you for sharing your story and knowledge.

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Hey thank you JRV 🙏🙏

@Mario88881000 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for producing and uploding this video. Pure gold. 4 months sober. I want to have what you have! Love and hapinnes to you mate! 🤜🏽

@thomascassidy-eo7vq Жыл бұрын

I loved this video, and truly feel inspired by it. The idea of quitting is still incredibly daunting for me from a social standpoint, but it’s very encouraging to see others succeeding in life after making this choice.

@androiddanger 7 ай бұрын

I think it’s finally time for me to commit to the sober life. I’ve let alcohol run my life for far too long. I’ve tried a few times over the last couple of years, four months being my best stint of sobriety. I always to to convince myself that I actually enjoy drinking when in fact detest it. Took up long distance running earlier this year and my progress has been amazing, the only thing stopping me from achieving my goals is alcohol as it zaps all motivation. I can officially say I had my last alcoholic drink last week, I’m done for good! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

@PatrickDelorenzi 7 ай бұрын

Great job 👏 We are with you

@connorrichards5307 Жыл бұрын

This was quite honestly one of the most amazing video’s i’ve ever watched. I feel inspired and i have never felt so excited for my own future. Thank you for making this video.

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

I'm really glad you liked it Conor, thank you

@GradKat Жыл бұрын

What a great video. Thank you! I needed to hear this today.

@seansayer7684 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Your message has blown me away and is what I have been looking for. My journey has been long and I am ready to do this. I am ready to finally accept myself.

@shamasali7335 Жыл бұрын

How old are u bro?

@mushroomjellyfish Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This really hits home and is so encouraging. I'm only 10 days in, but I'm more determined than I've ever been before. Your video is very motivating!

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Go for it JR, commit and never look back 🔥 🔥 🔥

@thiefonthecross7552 Жыл бұрын

'Alcohol is the biggest personal potential limiter.' FACTS

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

🔥

@FinalCurse Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! really helps me out!

@FizzyGravy Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video Patrick. It really inspired me.

@tonitoasty3199 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your transparency, honesty, vulnerability & sharing. I’m on Day 87 after being a closet alcoholic & addict for 10.5 years. I love how life FEELS. I used to drink to numb or forget. Now I love greeting all emotions, good & tough. I love being present, the serenity, the peace, having hope again and empathy. I look forward to the future instead of dreading it.

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Hey TT, thank you for the comment and I’m very happy for you 🙏

@Jota_te_727 Жыл бұрын

Today I start my path to sobriety and I absolutely love this video ! Thanks mate!

@liansandy3278 Жыл бұрын

Hey mate, how’s it going?

@VinslomBardy 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Patrick! I just found your channel and gave this video a watch, and it was amazingly inspirational! I'm looking forward to exploring more of your content!

@marinefrancine Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story! ❤️

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Thank you Marine 🙏

@suedixon147 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video ..totally 2.5 years AF it just gets better and better ..love helping and supporting others on this journey 🙏💚

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment Sue 🙏

@Scarab80 9 ай бұрын

7 days yesterday! Can't believe I wasted so much of my life but it's ok, I'm here in the present moment sober and watching your video. Thank you ❤️ 😍 💖

@Luciintheskywithdiamonds Жыл бұрын

Good for you. I didn't plan to watch the entire video but couldn't pull away. Similar experiences like this are sometimes the push people need to grow in many different ways. Thank you for the vulnerability and story.

@sanjesco Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing brother.. GREAT VID!

@coltenhubbard163 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been a heavy drinker for over 6 years now. When I start drinking I can’t stop and every time I become Mr Hyde. Last summer my wife kicked me out because of things I’ve said and done while drunk, we got back together a few months later but I’ve damn near ruined our relationship for the second time now and I feel terrible for the things I’ve put her through. Your story and positivity are a true beacon of hope for me and really helps me truly feel like I have a chance of overcoming this monster. Thank you for the inspiration brother💚🙏

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Thank you Colten, I hope you overcome this. Actually, I have no doubt you will 🙏🕊

@helpfulcommenter Жыл бұрын

I hope things are better with your wife

@jotstar16 Жыл бұрын

What a inspiring video man!🙏 starting the sobriety path now. Been through real tough times last few years, realized substance abuse serves no purpose. Just numbs you at time but makes you feel so much worse! I’ve Had enough! The feeling of exercise, surfing, going to gym, running, even just walking my dogs gives me such a greater feeling than any other! Still early days, messed up a week ago but trying my best… wish me luck 🙏☺️

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Hey Jotstar, thank you so much for the comment. Don't stress about what happened, every day is a new day and a new opportunity to tap into what makes us thrive 🙌

@Ava-ow7hd Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this inspiring story!

@blackpoeticfire9068 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I really appreciate your energy. I seen this at 999 comments and just knew this time will be different for me. Excited to check back in 1 year from today with a renewed spirit ❤

@susieboothby3487 10 ай бұрын

Hi Patrick Congratulations on your 5+years! I am a recovering alcoholic, and I will be coming up on my fifth year in November. I can relate to every single thing you said. I was drowning in my addiction to alcohol. I first started trying to get sober in 2005, I would get short stints of sobriety here & there but, always relapsing ~ finally five years ago i couldn’t take the beating from booze any longer I was done! I was sad & terrified always. It was time for a major change in my life. I went to treatment in Ft Lauderdale FL (I live in GA) and stayed for 4 months ~ I’m so grateful & thankful that today I am FREE from King alcohol & I love that I literally spring out of bed in the mornings & ready myself for a great day, ! feeling peaceful is the best! I wish you well.

@stanislasmillet5260 Жыл бұрын

Straight to the sobriety inspiration playlist 📩

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Thank you SM 🙏 Stoked to make the list; Have a great day

@aarondaley4969 Жыл бұрын

Well done mate, super video and message.

@ItspronouncedAaron 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful testimony. Thanks for sharing!

@rickt.223 Жыл бұрын

I just started my journey to end my relationship with alcohol. I was never someone who drank to black out or become destructive. I always thought had control of my choices. But had realized that with every meal I needed a beer. I realized that I was drinking 1 or 2 beers a day, everyday. I drank whiskey on the weekend. I never passed out or demonstrated negative behavior towards my family or friends. But I realized that I could not have a meal without a beer or two. This was daily. So I decided to stop. I’m confident I can meet my goal of leaving alcohol behind. The hardest part for me is that one of my dearest friends in life cannot understand why I need to stop drinking 100%. He wants to have a beer with me from time to time. We don’t see each other often so he thinks an occasional drink is “not the end of the world”. I feel for the first time in 25 years, I don’t care to continue our friendship if it means I have to drink to continue. Sad. But I know what’s best for me. Glad to hear your perspective from the video. I’m excited about my path to sobriety…

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Hey Rick great job on making this decision and pursuing a choice that you feel is good for you. For your friend, show up with him with the massive amounts of sober vegan energy you will have and spend time with him if you enjoy spending time with him. It’s his perception that you must drink alcohol to loosen up, but in reality you don’t need it to be fun etc! The thing that happened though, as I state in the video, is that those situations as you go along in the alcohol free life become less and less appealing because they are in fact pretty much pointless ahha… nothing good (in my experience) happens in the evenings. You could try and suggest doing other activities together that don’t involve alcohol, but are fun. He cannot understand your choice (and maybe even feels a little intimidated by it / like you are “looking down” on his choices in some way), but try and be as communicative as possible to exactly why you want to do it for yourself, and that it’s not something you are trying to push on others. I lost one of my best friends because of this, primarily to be honest because there was absolutely zero support on his part of my choice. If he is a real friend, and he cares about you, he will be supportive. Maybe it will take some time and communication efforts, but it will happen bro. I’m confident you can do it rick, thank you for the comment and I hope you have a great day

@rickt.223 Жыл бұрын

@@PatrickDelorenzi - Hi Patrick. I really needed to read this today. Thanks for sharing your journey and challenges. I feel less alone. Best regards.

@nobeerlion3991 10 ай бұрын

1717 days. Exact same experience. Best decision of my life. By far.

@johannmondragon2300 2 жыл бұрын

First time coming across your channel but I am here because... I am speechless. I am so happy to hear stories like yours that encourage us struggling. Amazing story. Don't know you but am very proud of you and your growth

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank yo Johann 🙏

@rlamb007 Жыл бұрын

Excellent - Just what I needed. Thank you.

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

@janisstrautins6300 Жыл бұрын

This year will be 10 years sober. I will never forget 2013 spring after hitting rock bottom it was the most beautiful moment in my life, it's like you are born again, but now you can really experience that feeling.

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Great job and thank you for sharing JS 🙏

@xlovelyb 10 ай бұрын

I don’t drink much, but when I do, I drink a lot. Now that I'm in my 30s, the hangover is so bad. Last weekend, I was throwing my guts out and seriously considering being sober and focusing on my fitness since I am training for a marathon. Drinking made me miss a day of my training, and I didn't feel good about myself because of that. This video confirms what I've been thinking for a few days.

@marksantana295 Жыл бұрын

Wow powerful, thank you 🙏🏽

@elijahmeauta3309 Жыл бұрын

This is all I needed cheers man good on you for keeping strong.

@dylanoubre518 Жыл бұрын

Coming up on 18 months sober. Absolutely without a doubt the best year of my life since I was 15. And just like you said, honest and humility are the key

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏

@tommyneo8714 10 ай бұрын

Well done! Keep it up! Thank you so much for sharing

@davefram3482 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree and I love message from your post. I'm only two months sober and will never go back to alcohol. The mental clarity, energy and sleep quality is just amazing. Thanks so much for positive messages.

@andimatt7232 2 жыл бұрын

Instant classic video

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

That’s so sick man! Keep going, we are the sober warriors 🙌🙌

@andimatt7232 2 жыл бұрын

@@PatrickDelorenzi

@beccafranklin6683 Жыл бұрын

Such an uplifting video, I am on 96 days. I told everyone in my life I know this is the best decision I will ever make. I’m so looking forward to the future. Thinking about it over the past 96 days I’ve dealt with a lot of situations in such a better way than when I was drinking.

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Becca 🙏

@tonym992 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Well done and well said Patrick.

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 Tony M

@mitskimore8645 Жыл бұрын

love this , thank you for sharing

@BrianWeekley Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Your testimony could be my own. The alcohol free life is a stellar improvement. THANK YOU for the video.

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Hey Brian, thank you so much for the comment - I’m so happy for you 🙏

@HarishChouhan 2 жыл бұрын

Great dude. Cheers to another 5+ years.

@PatrickDelorenzi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@JoeKeswick 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting. Found very meaningful that your shared your story.

@sarahhaddorff1250 11 ай бұрын

I love this message! Thank you

@pullywullypirate Жыл бұрын

That was great. I felt that very deeply. I’m actually excited to go sober forever now. I’ve done 3 months stints in the past. But went back. But I am so over alcohol now. It has took me away from myself and ruined me for too long. I haven’t had a drink in 7 days and I do not plan on drinking again.

@futureshock5641 Жыл бұрын

There is absolutely no downsides to being sober, God knows I should know

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

💯 %

@oliviermoeschinger3821 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. Agreeing 100% of it. I’m 58, I’ve been sober for 10+ years. The hardest was the loss of friends and peer pressure. I know absolutely no one in my circle that is doing this except for my wife, who is also sober for 10+ years. This feeling of being clean and having true thought has no price, I am millions miles away from thinking about drinking , no need , no feel for it.

@Steve-zi8fn Жыл бұрын

Great video mate. I’m on day 38 and just starting to feel good. I’m also training again. Thanks for sharing

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Hey Steve, thank you 🙏 and good luck 🍀

@scottie6919 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I'm over 5 years clean from intravenous drug use (meth, opiates, and anything i could inject. Now i'm on my first week of zero alcohol and i'm seeing a sober life in my future. You're right. Finding a community of people like me is difficult.

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

🙌🙌 thank you for the comment Scottie and good luck 🍀

@buesi4life 7 ай бұрын

❤💪

@robbysuter7577 Жыл бұрын

Very inspiring. I am coming up on two years sober, and like you it has been the best decision of my life.

@seemaamin78 Жыл бұрын

Very sweet. Thank you for your inspirational words.

@bwdelisle Жыл бұрын

It is similar to ending a bad relationship- you will think about it a lot for the first several days...weeks....months...but with each passing day- attention to it fades until it is a distant memory. Just realize the hardest part is usually the beginning. Just focus on each day.

@gotanproject4g174 Жыл бұрын

Like that analogy :)

@afryscot4782 Жыл бұрын

That was a fantastic video. Really inspiring. So happy for you that you’ve turned your life around. I’m almost 11 weeks sober and I feel fantastic. I’ve be into weight training for afew years but when I was drinking I was always self sabotaging myself. Drink on the Saturday and I wouldn’t go to the gym for days on end while recovering eating complete shit in the process. Today there is no self sabotages, I’m so consistent with it and the positivity from it is bleeding into all aspects of my life. Best decision ever. Thanks mate.

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Great work AS! Smashing it, thank you the comment 🙏 I hope you have great day

@cruiser6260 Жыл бұрын

11 weeks is nearly 3 months.. awesome. I'm just past 3 weeks, so 3 months will be a major accomplishment

@danielchase262 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this!

@benjaminvleugels7341 11 ай бұрын

Almost 2 years sober today and woke up this morning with a doubt going true my mind. Opent KZfaq and this was the first video that popt up without even searching for anything. Got that doubt straight out of my head, must be faith . Thanks for sharing and caring 🙏🙌

@wobblybobengland Жыл бұрын

'The veil of distraction' superb. Cigarettes, Alcohol, Meat and Dairy have all been expunged from my existence on this planet, now aged 50 and feeling great, working on that health pension, not necessarily to extend longevity but to better the quality of the future with the actions I take today, it's such a pity that so many people don't heed these messages.

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Great job Robert! Crushing it ❤️‍🔥

@helpfulcommenter Жыл бұрын

meat and dairy, let's not get carried away mate

@wobblybobengland Жыл бұрын

@@helpfulcommenter It's great really, HDL and LDL cholesterol range between 60 and 70, I haven't eaten any animals in the the last 33 years anyway but dairy made a huge difference.

@thesoberbros Жыл бұрын

A very inspiring story. Helps to keep motivated and stay on the path. My brother and I are only three months sober now. But we’re taking it seriously and that’s why we started our podcast about it.

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

@why_not_both Жыл бұрын

Love seeing this 💪🏼

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

💪 🔥 thnx WNB!

@marchebert4169 Жыл бұрын

A very passionate and eloquent portrayal of your experience with sobriety, one that I have very recently committed to and hope that it will have a positive impact on my life. Great video!

@PatrickDelorenzi Жыл бұрын

Thank you Marc 🙏🙏