Many people question whether drinking has become too big a part of their lives, and worry that it may even be affecting their health. But, they resist change because they fear losing the pleasure and stress-relief associated with alcohol, and assume giving it up will involve deprivation and misery.
This Naked Mind offers a new, positive solution. Here, Annie Grace clearly presents the psychological and neurological components of alcohol use based on the latest science, and reveals the cultural, social, and industry factors that play into this conversation.
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Exactly right Annie, that’s what I did, you isolate to hide your secret and the shame that comes with it, thanks again for all you do. Now close to 18 years not drinking and never will. It’s not worth it
There is a great docu on here called Drinkers Like Me, its fresh and funny and insightful. Basically its one guy trying to get to the bottom of why he (we) drink. He interviews friends and family, visits a couple doctors, goes to a football match, goes out and drinks with friends, i encourage anyone who drinks to watch it.
Describes my feelings, of my journey, was not happy, fely like i had lived on another planet, sober, 12 months, now trying to get 48 hrs, still not pucked up.🎉
Sorry this journey has been such a struggle for you. Have you joined us in the free This Naked Mind Companion App yet? The community there might just be the support you need to feel connected and find your freedom!
❤ This is great. This is basically how I quit smoking. I quit trying to quit. Sounds odd. Now I've been drinking too much to fill that void. So I have to try to quit quitting alchohol now. I have shamed myself for the last few months since amping up the alchohol.
Shame won't ever bring lasting change. We have a free app that you might find helpful with your journey. You can join at thisnakedmindapp.com! Hope to see you there!
We don't want to just wish you luck, we'd love to offer support as well! Come join us inside the free This Naked Mind Companion App - thisnakedmindapp.com - so we can be part of your journey!
When you are drunk, you say anything that passes through your head. Now, people's emotions are in a constant flux. You may be annoyed at your spouse and children one moment, but, on the whole, love them dearly. That "one moment" is what the drunk will tell you---and it is NOT a good indication of the way he really feels.
That’s why I can’t keep cases of drinks at home because knowing me, I’m going to try to drink it all if I’m bored. It’s a shame because Costco has good deals on alcohol. I wait until 3pm and I’ll head to a gas station and buy 2 tall boy singles beer and I’ll call it a day. Not the best method but it’s working for me so far. No hangovers either. Whenever I try to “quit” I end up falling back really hard so it was better for me to stick with the 2 drinks limit
Moderation is definitely difficult to maintain long-term. Have you tried joining the free This Naked Mind Companion App for additional support? thisnakedmindapp.com
Thank you for this! I've always been put off by that philosophy. How is it helpful to align my very identity with a substance that controls me? And then to further proclaim that I am POWERLESS. Clearly the antithesis of empowering. No wonder it has such an abysmal success rate. No thank you.
We can understand how incredibly frustrated you must feel. First off, you're not alone and you are not broken. Your body has responded to alcohol in exactly the way it was designed to. Sadly, culture and society continue to glamorize alcohol and we're left to deal with the repercussions. We would love to be able to help you. We have no idea what you've tried already so this may seem overwhelming. You don't need to do it all but knowing so many options for help exist can make it easier. You can try reading the book - www.thisnakedmind.com/book to get started or joining the free Alcohol Experiment online - www.alcoholexperiment.com. Or you can start by listening to the podcasts thisnakedmind.com/podcast or by accessing our free resources at thisnakedmind.com For additional support you can join our online community inside the This Naked Mind Companion App at thisnakedmmindapp.com Finally, if you are ready to dive all in - we also have our PATH: 365 program. This year-long program teaches the exact methods Annie used to find freedom from alcohol. Our efficacy studies show that 90% of people who go through this program stop drinking or have significantly reduced their drinking. We also offer a zero-risk, 100% money-back guarantee. You can learn more about this program at tnmind.co/PATH-Open_rr Remember that the fact that you're reaching out and asking for help is a huge step. Take pride in that and show yourself grace in this journey. Please reach out if you still need more help from us. We're here and want to help you find freedom from alcohol. -Annie's Team
I’ve always been the drink 1 beer and I’m done guy. I’ve been that way for 30 yrs. I usually just have a beer with dinner 1-2 times per week. I enjoy the flavor. And it helps me relax after a hard day. I always wondered why I’m not an alcoholic and never had the urge to drink more. I have a friend who IS an alcoholic and I feel so bad for him. So I wondered what the difference was between us. I found your video, and now I know. He drinks to self medicate. I drink for the flavor and to wash my dinner down. My heart goes out to all suffering from this addiction.
From a fellow Aussie, well done Megan! I loved the "You drink because you're lonely, but because of drinking, you're drinking makes yourself lonely." The opposite of addiction is not what you think it is, it's connection. Thank you for sharing your story. Tx
Annie, you are such a lovely, open person. Add to that the vast amount of knowledge you have accumulated & now pass on, you are indeed helping people. But, while your shared knowledge is key, it's your honest, expressed emotions that really cut through. The opposite of addiction, is not what we think it is, it is indeed connection. A wise woman told me that years ago, it's good to hear it again.
Hi Yah, I’m in baby steps atm. Trying to move forward, failure like you said is so hard and disappointing to me so often. I would also appreciate a ticket you get more information to be stronger with my decisions. Keep up the good work, Cheers Robbie
I've always talked to my kids about alcohol and drugs. My father was a lifelong alcoholic who couldn't function as a member of society because of it. They've known since they were little thar alcohol is bad for you and with our family history, they need to be extra careful. My son who will be 22 in December had an experimental period and made his way out of it. Well, tonight I noticed liquor bottles missing and canned drinks missing. I've told my daughter, who is 17 and will be 18 in December that we need to talk about this. I'm worried for her but honestly have no idea how long of a period of time she's been drinking this stuff since my husband and I rarely drink. Anything remaining has been put in our safe so she no longer has access. I've always been able to trust her as she's never been a kid who gets into trouble. She does have inner turmoil as she is a member of the LGBTQ community and I've been wholly supportive. She's been in therapy for a long time as she struggles with severe anxiety. I'm just not sure what to say to her when we talk. I told her I'm not mad but that I am worried. Watching this so I hopefully don't say the wrong things. Teenagers are so hard.
Waking up this morning with a clear head and no anxiety is just amazing! I need to embrace this feeling and remember it when the little voices start creeping in earlier. With the help of the book, I did really well but I think I got too complacent. Really working at it again now though.
The issue is that you can move past being addicted to alcohol. That's why using medical terms like alcohol use disorder or substance use disorder can be helpful. It allows you to close that chapter.
If 12:04 your baseline vibration is lower than the frequency of cannabis’s, the high will feel good. If your baseline vibration is above the frequency of cannabis’s, the “high” will feel low.
Really, really great insights Annie. If only the rest of the world / America was aware enough to not play the victim, they wouldn't vote or fall for wicked conmen that convince people that immigrants / insert scapegoat - is at fault and to blame for all your problems and said conman offers the fake, easy solution that "only I can fix this..." Sound familiar Americans? Just sayin'....
Really appreciate this thinking. However, unless widespread access to provision is available for people with drinking issues then AA is all people have. It works for some and because imo recovery is multi layered we can accept label alcoholic with all it's faults.
I'm an ice cream holic. Couch aholic. Exercise holic. Sexaholic. Cookieholic. Xanax holic. Physchotropic drug holic. It's all the same. It soothes . We all have vices and need a lull something. I worry more about friends who eat like cows, 50 pounds over weight and taking their Dr. Drugs. I'll have as few beers and a cigarette if I please, no guilt or shame. No I'm not an alcoholic. I like the feeling of a lull buzz. So what!?? Just don't overdo it too much. Take good care of diet, moderate exercise and address stress. Enjoy.
@@ThisNakedMind Thank you. Totally comfortable with it. Personally don't like being around people who over do it. Was alcohol free 10 years, when I was religious fanatic, so know I can change it if I want to. I'm thinking if people who stop beating themselves up so much about having a few drinks, they'd take the pressure off that causes some people to over drink . Like the person who won't eat a cookie out of guilty, shame and willpower, but then eats the whole darn bag. Vicious cycle.
I disagree. Some people become violent when drunk. Some become silly. Some become even more empathetic. This is gaslighting, telling us that we really aren't responsible for what we do when drunk. People who do violence when drunk are violent people. They are not just an animal who doesn't know what they are doing.
This was great, thanks for sharing! It's funny but when I'm honest with myself, all my best social experiences have been when I haven't been drinking. The reason I think is that I was present, and was able to experience the whole event. When alcohol's involved, I found I was missing so much by being drunk and not 'present'. The feeling of waking up the next day with a clear head, being able to remember everything, and knowing you have nothing to feel worried or embarrassed about, is like a mountain breeze! 😊
What an amazing question, and great answer I definitely feel so much better about my decisions when I am drunk, my worst is when I do blackout I put myself in very dangerous situations like driving….and phoning ex boyfriends, and then the extreme anxiety and guilt for the next 2 weeks after the episode
Hope you find peace and freedom from those situations! Have you considered joining our next free live event? start.controlalcohollive.com/ca-registration
Wonderful . Thankyou... so encouraging & I've suspected for a bit, this could be the case! More acceptance & curiosity less recrimination & hopelessness. ✨
Related to alllll of this !!! I quit drinking for 6 months last year and felt so amazing and went on a holiday and people kept making comments about how I was more fun when I drank. It made me feel very small and insecure and unfortunately I buckled and drank socially for that trip. When I got home I went another month and a half and was at another social function and thought well I did so well last time “controlling” it and decided to have drinks that night. Long story short it was a slippery slope and I ended up doing exactly What you said and is used to run or journal and soon I was watching Netflix w my nightly wine a year later 😢 Iam revisiting your videos as they helped me stay focused last year and Iam back to living an alcohol free life ❤
Because some people have self control and some do not. If you are an adult without a mental handicap, you can control yourself. Is it difficult in some situations, of course it is but you can do it and there are no legit excuses why you cannot control your urges.
I'm watching this while scarfing down some cinnamon coffee cakes with milk 🫢 I'm 2 weeks sober and the sugar (aka dopamine) cravings just popped up. Now it's time to tackle my next challenge 😂
