I know I'm sober because today is my 1 year sober anniversary.We had our power knocked out by hurricane Beryl and instead of falling into a bottle, I went outside and cleaned up my yard 😊
Today is Day 100, longest sobriety stretch in 23 years… I’m actually following through with life plans now, instead of just dreaming about them. Finally moved back where I wanted to be, sold my house, and will start a new career in adult education that would have scared me to death when I was drinking. I appreciate your videos!!
@@elizabethbruce9229 it wasn’t long ago I was at this milestone. I honestly don’t know the exact day count now. What a huge achievement for you - keep it up!
I think what makes me actually sober is that even though I have been tempted the thought of going back to extreme anxiety, poor sleep, bad skin stops me every time. I can happily walk past the booze aisle without picking any up. Over 7 months now 😁
Oh wow, same time without booze for me. Will be eight in around 3-5 days, I haven't really pinpointed the day I stopped drinking, so it's mid-Oct 2023, 13th or 15th. Congrats on your achievement!
I think the greatest benefit to me from not drinking is feeling amazing when I wake up in the morning. Waking up feeling like shit is almost enough by itself to stop drinking
1. Excited to go to a party sober. 2. Seeing alcohol as a detractor. 3. Seeking out healthy drinks. 4. Loving water. 5. Planning your nights to maximize enjoyment. 6. Love learning as much as pleasure. 7. Feeling bad for drinkers. 8. Remembering shit you forgot you forgot. 9. A stack of quality sleeps. 10. Not having regrets caused by dark late nights.
I have had so many physical health benefits, lost over 60lbs in weight, blood pressure is much improved, ibs symptoms gone and its no exaggeration to say my energy has increased several times over!
It's been 4 years off the sauce and my senior dog died a week ago. 😢 I thought about a vodka to ease my grief but I knew that I was just desperate to feel less emotional pain so I stayed with my pain and heartache and processed thru it. I watched RU-vid videos on losing a pet. I made a photo album of my dogs life. I was kind and thoughtful to myself. I'm starting to feel better now and because I processed the trauma, it is no longer raw and painful! Using a toxic crutch like alcohol to avoid feeling is a real loser move- I'm free!!! ❤
In a similar situation, I asked myself, "Am I really going to honor the memory of my loved one by drinking?" I think you made the right choice, your dog would be proud of you!
I been sober from alcohol since 3/14/24…now seriously considering quitting the bud 💨 😞 but I think it’s time 🙏🏾 pray for me please someone I am hurting 🤦🏾♂️
@@teejay6058 I am and will continue to pray for you. You pray for you. God is there for our burdens. You’ve got this You’re doing better than me my friend. ❤️
Prayers for you! Every morning that you pass on the vice's, you will be so proud of yourself. When the cravings come, think about the morning after...it's just not worth it! You and God got this!
I quit pot 5 months ago, a year after quitting alcohol. Weed was MUCH harder for me because it my last standing numbing agent and the way it numbed my mind. You can do it though! Write down your reasons why you want to do it and you'll probably find the align with the same reasons that you quit alcohol and then just stick to it one day at a time. Good luck! You got this
I haven’t had a drink for over a year - and I think of alcohol cravings like a radio being on the background and taking a drink to get it to go off. And I would say it took about 30 days for the radio volume to get low enough I barely heard it and then about 3 months for the radio to go off completely. It took me about 6 months to totally get past triggers like holidays, hanging out with my mom (a heavy drinker) and going to bars - although I occasionally still think a margarita would be nice. lol I am proud of myself - getting sober and divorcing my cheating husband are the biggest and hardest accomplishments of my adult life - that includes having kids and making partner at my law firm. lol. Anyway good luck everyone
OMG I love a great analogy! I’m going to use your radio one. As a “recovering lawyer” who also had kids and a controlling, negative, argumentative and demeaning husband, I tried getting sober while I was with him and could not stand the thought of living with him without being able to escape, even if alcohol was hurting me. He was one of my biggest triggers, and continued to be during our 2 year divorce. But once I realized I was able to do things just for myself, and that I had some control over my life, I chose to put my sobriety first and began learning how to actually start living. My relationship with my kids got exponentially better. I loved your comment. It really resonated with me. Good luck to you! 💪🏻💙
Awesome , Vid , Jae ! 216 days for me . First sign I was sober was when I could go to a concert with friends and confidently take the car, knowing that I could be relied upon to get everyone home safe ! Thanks again, from your pal in Bonnie Scotland 🤘🏴🤘
On one hand wow 45 days, on the other hand... it's only 45 days. Still, I feel like I'm sober. I judge it by the milestones I've passed. I judge it by the crap days that have come and gone and never once thinking that drinking would solve anything. Instead of taking a drink, I take action... even if it's only not drinking for another day. I really am proud of winning day after day and tonight I'll go to bed without fear of shortening my own life by my own hands. I don't know when I'll stop counting the days. I suppose that will be a milestone of sobriety. Anyway, stay engaged in the battle everyone and slay today's dragon you sober warriors. Thanks Jae... again.
The end of this month will be 7 months sober.. I've been asked why I don't just have one drink... I've considered it... But then I wouldn't be able to say that I haven't had a drink in almost 7 months.... and that would feel like a huge waste of what I've just worked toward for the last almost 7 months... A reset that I just don't want to undergo. This has been an investment if you will and I don't want to lose. I feel too good and am too proud. I would feel like I let myself tomorrow if I gave in today. I drank for over 20 years mostly every day. From my early 20's to my early 40's. It was time to feel what life without alcohol is like. I also need to mention, I am 13 days without weed which went hand in hand with the alcohol. This is the longest weed-free stretch in 25+ years, aside from a 30 day period 10 years ago for a job hire. This is in no way easy but I will not let myself down. RU-vid channels like this one have certainly helped along the way... Thank you
My biggest benefit of being sober is my sleep quality. It feels good to be able to fall asleep naturally and not have the "assistance" of alcohol. Do I miss having a couple of fingers of the whiskey, sometimes. But I remind myself, do you enjoy sleep? Then that urge quickly goes away.
I had the choice today to go for a drink or the gym, I chose the gym😊 after I chose to go to the store and make myself a healthy protein drink. 3 month ago I would have spent all day in the pub. No more
I have only been sober for 10 days. I started power lifting two years ago at age 46. When I finally stopped hitting pr's in the gym and even having to go down on weight I knew then that I had to stop drinking for my health. In just the short time of being sober I have been able to go up 15 lbs on almost all my lifts.
“If you don’t like where you’re at, keep going.” Have leaned on that statement several times these past few days to remind myself that I have no clue just how good the future can be. Day 10. Honestly, feeling crappier than i did two days ago. But hey… maybe tomorrow will be the best day yet. Thanks, Jae!
160 days sober. I had two extremely toxic relationships that I got out of at the same time. Alcohol and my ex gf. The hardest experience ever. Combined withdrawals but the positive impact on my life is beyond what I could ever imagine. I'm finally happy and aligned again. I love it ❤
My mental health is what’s improved the most from being sober for a little over a year now. My anxiety, stress, fear, and self respect have all done a 180. And that directly contributes to the vast improvements in my physical health. I can now show up for myself and other people in my life, not worrying that I won’t be able to because I was drinking, I was hung over, or I’d rather be drinking. It’s such an isolating lifestyle. I’m not taking my toxic ex back. Life is in session! Are you gonna suit up and show up, or drink up and throw up? 💪🏻💙
I think I knew probably two days ago. I was watching a TV show where people were getting wasted and embarrassing themselves, and I was a little judgmental of the characters but I realized I didn't care to have that life again. I'm not in my longest sober streak but this is the time I've had the least amount of cravings and temptations.
Having spent 2 weeks with my still drinker mum and not having a single craving made me realize I'm finally there and finally taken control of my mind. Gotta be careful though I still have years to go to be years sober
I don't have many friends and I don't interact much on social networks, but it comes from my heart to share that last July 1 I celebrated my first alcohol-free anniversary, and in this video I felt totally identified, it is true that the first weeks were difficult, I even had dreams where I was drinking alcohol and then when I woke up I felt morally bad because I thought that sooner or later I would fall into the same thing, but that was not the case, now I no longer have any cravings and I can be in social situations where it was impossible before not drink and now I can enjoy without the need for alcohol, thank you very much for this channel, it has been a great support on this journey 🙏🏽 what a beautiful mission and I know that it will be greatly rewarded
Happy NA-versary!!! 🎂 We are happy to have you here with us 😁 Many people come and go over the years for a variety of reasons, but I hope that you will continue to grace the comments with your insight and positivity
This video couldn’t have been more timely. Today in work I was faced with a pretty big change in my role and instead of stressing and reaching for the bottles and cans I was able to step back and be more logical, analytical and consider how I can benefit best from it.
@@GettingSoberAgain Thank you for your videos they have been something that I can lean on from time to time. By the way I am going to start using the phrase, "I broke up with drinking" rather than the phrase "I quit drinking" , because I am not a quitter.
When I was sober for 2 months I felt so much more peace. Confidence, self respect, love of life. I felt like nothing could bother me because I was so secure in who I was.
9 months tomorrow! Started with your channel on 11/1/23! I literally got everything back and THEN SOME! I can’t wait to find out what else is waiting for me! -lost 40 lbs. -regular gym goer now -got a stable job -have savings in the bank -reinstated drivers license -bought a car -got a new place and held down rent -got my bf back, in a better way than ever before -got my sister back -got my mom back -got my best friend back -about to go permanent at my job -got my health back -got my happiness back -got my motivation back -got ME back! Thanks for being the catalyst for my sobriety sir!
Hi Jae, tomorrow will be DAY 50🎉 And I'm feeling fantastic, mentally, physically, and nutritionally. Hope you're well my friend. Thanks for your support.
I know I am sober, no more triggers. I can comfortably sit with my drinking friends watch and feel pity for them. I can comfortably to go past the bottle store. I can actually go buy for someone who is still trapped but, have the guts not to drink. Seeing or having alcohol does not trigger me to drink at all. I am on month 7 sober and no I ain't going back there Thank you.
Hi Jae, good video as usual 😊. Hi everyone, on 1st August I will have been alcohol free for one year and I've experienced all the positives Jae talked about. My biggest challenge was the suicide of my little brother back in March & my kids feared it would send me into a spiral of alcohol, but No, because as mad & unbearably sad as I was, I was NOT going to use my brother as an excuse to hit the bottle. Then comes the funeral & apart from my pregnant niece, everyone was drinking and thankfully I didn't even feel tempted. I knew then I could beat this. Alcohol is a poison & it robs us of so much. If I'd given in I doubt that I could have managed my grief. I needed sobriety to cope not alcohol. Apologies for long reply, best, sincerest good wishes to everyone on this amazing journey x
We love long constructive comments! You are the pioneer of change in your family that others will be able to rely on when they find themselves lost in the sauce? Stay strong!
Brother. A few hours ago I got out of the hospital psychiatric ward after completing a 5 day detox from alcohol. I’ve detoxed at home twice before and it was one of the scariest things I’ve ever done. I decided to check myself in last Thursday. It was 5 days of hell, they put me in psych ward because they were full in other units more for medically detoxing but also because I have diagnosed CPTSD and have been drinking steadily for almost 25 years and been an alcoholic since I was about 18 and I’m now 40. Your videos have been getting me ready for this day for some months now. Even just seeing the thumbnails sometimes was keeping hope alive that I can beat this. I’m now 4 days sober and I’m never ever going back to alcohol. I’m fully detoxed and committed and ready. I now have an appointment with a psychiatrist to adjust my meds with the plan to get off them completely within a year and have the opportunity for intensive outpatient counseling. Just wanted to say thank you brother. You’re doing the world an amazing service. Blessings and good health to all 🙏🏻🫶🏻💯
Jae, you were the most influential factor in my early sobriety...125 days in and life is definitely getting better...Thanks again for all of your fantastic videos 😁💯👍
I realized I was sober for real about 7 months in when I could stand to look at myself in the mirror for more than 3 seconds; when I realized that I'm proud of myself. It was hard to believe that even though my parents weren't strong enough to get sober for me, I was strong enough to get sober for me. I also realized I'm cooler and funnier when I'm not wasted?? (which was honestly shocking lol) Sobriety also gave me the confidence to care about things again. When I realized that for the first time in 10 years I wasn't severely depressed, that was a good sign lol.There was a point when self pity, shame, and regret turned into gratitude and empathy. I'm finally happy with myself and where I'm at. The path I took getting there was certainly not ideal but when you can't see a foot in front of you, finding a path at all is a miracle. When I stopped feeling bad for myself and started to realize not only how strong I am but also how incredibly lucky I am, I think that's when I knew.
@@jennasaysquoi5563 what a powerful story Jenna! Please keep us updated. There are great days up ahead, and there are also days that may make you want to give up and cower back into your old ways. Stand your ground and respect your mind, body and soul. Your future self NEEDS you 🫂
Glad to report im officially sober! Took me close to a year to have zero triggers. As someone that used to absolutely love beer and alcohol. I do not miss it at all. It took a lot of practice. The more drinks I turned down the easier it became.
Signs that I was sober: I didn't want to drink, I can go to a bar and have an amazing night just drinking non alcoholic beers, I didn't have any cravings, I was happy and content to be at home on Friday and Saturday nights, mornings were a joy and I was excited to wake up, things that used to be a big deal (eg. a bad day at work) just became minor inconveniences, I was content and happy with the "small things" (a nice walk, a coffee, seeing a movie). My cravings were non existent - when I chose to quit that was it, the desire completely went away.
I’m months into sober me now. Your videos got me started, kept me going, and now are giving me a chance to reflect. I watched this twice because I wanted to comment on some of the more relatable things you said, but the whole video certainly summed up what I’ve experienced in sobriety. Thanks so much for giving all of us the continual support to get to who, what, and where we want to be.
254 days alcohol free. This channel has been a big part of it. The best and worst thing I've noticed is the amount of emotional maturity I have gained. It is wonderful to understand the things I do now, and do the things I do now. It is embarrassing and painful to realize just how lacking I was. In empathy, in understanding, in grace. Just lacking.
Thanks for great video Jae! Day 559 for me. Glad to be sober! Blood pressure all good at 120/80 and got rid of bp med permanently. Lost 45 pounds. Daily workout is totally consistent since I am not dealing with hangovers anymore. Like one of my rehab counselors said: Nothing. Absolutley nothing! Can be made better, solved and or resolved with alcohol. I agree! :)
I'm on day 310 days of being sober. Almost all 20 signs presented have touched me in some way. I have a better focus on what I want to do with my life and career. With my relationships. I told myself that after one year, day 366, I would stop counting days. I will continue to work on my sobriety without counting the days or months. I'm proud of myself. I'm not perfect. Nor am I working on perfection. I just want to heal and be happy. Good luck to all of you. Thank you Jae, your channel is a real inspiration for me.
Stocking up on Large bottles water. Loving my caffeine free cola, more than any other drink. Decorating my lounge and bathroom in black, knowing I have a vision. Others don't have to like it. But I'm going to add silver and bling it up. Painted the garden gate black. Next the fences. Doing the house up means I'm buying things for house. Buying new clothes, and charity new clothes. Buying better food. Walking more.
I LOVE my new sobriety. I’m 115 days free. I feel fantastic and I’m proud of the work I’ve done. The thing that ticks me off the most is so called friends who ask “are you ever gonna drink again?” And they’re asking while they’re drunk. I tell them all the benefits I’m experiencing and they give me the “life’s too short story”. I cling to my choices and tell them to live their own life and I’ll live mine. But man, it ticks me off that they are trying their best to get me to drink again. Some friends.
45 days today! Enjoying my first family vacation sober. It makes me realize how much time and energy I have spent thinking about when my next drink was going to be. It's nice to be able to be fully present and really enjoy my time with them. I still get cravings from time to time but I'm able to not act on those cravings when they hit. I'm feeling pretty good. 😊 Thanks for another great video Jae.
I'm on month 13.... triggers 1 and 2 I haven't shook them so I'm still very careful. But, Yes! I earned those 13 months and I'm not giving them up ! They're mine!
Just past 6 months and survived Hurricane Beryl. It took out my fence, my power and part of a tree. In the past I'd have had a hurricane party and dealt with the sweltering humidity and heat 12 ounces at a time. Instead I stuck to my lime flavored Topo Chico (NA), and power came back yesterday. Though I'm still figuring out how to cart away the debris and rebuild what big, bad Beryl blew down. As usual, thanks, Jae!
Hi Susan here from Toronto...I bet you I drank away at least 2 houses and a cottage fully furnished, and all the cottage toys, like a beautiful big boat. But, great thing is I woke up sober today. Like I got ride of both my toxic Xes , in other words R is my toxic X and so is alcohol and I am not going back! sobriety is mine and I am not giving it back! I am going forward ❤
I finally felt I was sober when I was able to handle situations that would normally make me angry with a cool head. Nothing upsets me like it used to. I can stop and think and react properly instead of flying off the handle.
2 months and 9days. I am starting to see so many positive things happening I am excited for the journey. Still feel like a toddler, scared to fall down but I'm doing it. I am happy to be here.
1 day sober here. Since February 2022, I've started to get my life in order. I've already gone a month without alcohol; it was relatively easy for me, but I didn't feel much benefit during that month, so I started drinking again. Since February 2022, I've gradually added these healthy habits to my life: I drink a lot of water, I eat healthily on a regular basis, I exercise, I wake up and go to bed (except in exceptional cases) at the same times, I almost don't use social media anymore, and I "cured" my PMO problem. And yet, I still have a foggy mind, constant fatigue, anxiety, lack of motivation, ... although less than before with these changes already made. In short, I'm challenging myself to completely stop drinking alcohol for at least 6 months and then see if I should resume moderately or not. I currently view my alcohol consumption as relatively modest because I clearly don't drink every day, sometimes not at all for an entire week without noticing it. And yet, I still feel like I'm experiencing alcohol-related problems (foggy mind, constant fatigue, anxiety, ...). At the same time, I'm also quitting coffee. (I don't think I drink excessively here either, but it won't hurt to try). If, in the end, this isn't my problem, I'll continue to improve other areas of my life. So: wish me luck
I am day 31 ...these videos have helped...been trying since 2017...got 8 months ...back in 2022. Today doin it w out pills) day 31 strong. This is the key...way to feel the force"")
I’m convinced that I’m now sober because I really don’t like being drunk anymore. I think I was so hooked before that I overlooked the negatives of how it made me feel. Also, there’s no novelty like when I was young where being drunk was so much fun. So with all that in place : no fun + not addicted/habitual + not liking the way I feel = not my thing anymore. Thanks Jae!
Happily sober celebrating 100 days Sober 🙏🏾😎💯 I don’t even where to start lol I work out a lot more and mental focus. Sex drive has improved a lot lol. Who ever reading this and wants to start getting sober just start y’all got this 👊🏽
I knew I was sober when I stopped lying to myself and making excuses for my and others' behavior. Physically, I knew I was sober when the nagging stomach pains I had for a VERY long time finally healed after a few months. Great video and list, Jae. I shared it with a friend. 😊
7 months sober today. First three months of withdrawal was complete nightmare but I made it through! Whoever on this journey you got this, realized its one day at a time process and its an investment for your future health. Thanks for your amazing videos!
Just hitting 9 months Sober. My biggest victory yet...... 17 Days of Summer Vacation enjoyed completely Sober. First one in almost 30 years. Lots of fun, social events, biking, airplane rides, barbeques, back deck time. All of these used to come with drinks and weed. They were even more fun without, especially because I didn't have the hangovers. I think I might actually Be Sober.
Thanks for this video! I find it to be very helpful to listen to when I may be tempted to drink and smoke. It is so easy to forget the benefits of not drinking when you feel like drinking. It's so easy to forget how horrible you feel afterwards when you do drink. I love the reminders in this video. Has helped me stay sober! I know having a sober mind is what God wants. Been sober for almost a week and I have been feeling and sleeping so much better! Not only is this great for me, but for those around me.
i absolutely messed up I was sober for 1.5 years I got my cdl I was truck driving had a real career but I ended up getting an office job I smoked some weed and unreleased reasons I ended up getting fired from the office job and now I can’t go back in trucking until the weed is out of my starter 100 % so I got to get sober again. I appreciate a video like this to keep me motivated and get sober again!
For me the highlight of soberiety is the waking up in the morning,weather its getting up for work or a day off its such a great feeling not being hung over,dry heaving and sweating profusely....so when i'm struggling the thought of the morning helps me through those moments minutes or the how ever longs ...i'm English so have been watching alot of the Euro 2024 tournament so as lots of people know worldwide watching sports on T.V goes hand in hand with beer but even this has been easier for me this time round,i am 2 months sober on July 5th...i'm feeling good...still cautious...still wary...but i'm getting there...Good luck to everybody on this path...you got this.!
I’m 5 weeks sober. Longest I’ve gone without alcohol in probably 10 years. I’ve had friends over and went to a concert where there was alcohol. Not once was I tempted to drink. I’m going on vacation to Europe next week and I don’t plan on drinking either. My sleep, mood, libido and anxiety have improved significantly
You are doing great! Don't overdo it, keep yourself out of situations that could trigger you and make you want to drink. You can do this, keep it going.
You are right on every single point , being with friends in the pub was the final trigger I dealt with , no looking back , it’s needed some readjustment but hey !
Day nine in the books ! I’m telling myself no drinks until New Year’s Eve. I k ow that’s not the approach for everyone but it gets me through the day right now. Love this channel, I’ve followed others but this guy has a good presence that puts me at ease.
66 days today after finding your channel… again lol. Took me some time after attempting to get sober after watching your content. Then I finally took the step to really commit! Thanks Jae 🙏
Im 32 days sober i would drink everyday not a care in the world i happen to see your videos and said i need to stop and been sober every since so thank u for content and helping me get the struggle of alcohol dont plan on going back and my family is thankful not having to worry about me ❤️🙏
I took your advice and didn't tell anyone I am Getting Sober...Again. I'm just doing it! A few friends and family members have noticed though. When they ask me how long it's been I just respond, "not long enough!" But, I'm almost to 30 days now and I feel great! I'm checking stuff off my list, communicating better with everyone and I've been working out a bit. Jae, thanks for the videos and everything else you do! I appreciated you big time!
852 days, 10 hours, 1 minute and 54 seconds sober. I knew I had cracked it when I went to Bloodstock festival and did the whole thing sober while all my friends got wasted. I'm never drinking again.
It will be a year sober August 9th, your channel helped so much in the beginning. I dont watch your channel much any more but i think thats a good thing, the cravings are gone and after so many times saying "no" to triggers i dont really think much about it any more. On the rare occasion I do get tempted I look back on how miserable I was and how miserable I made the people who love me when I drank.
To realize I'm not wasting the most precious thing I have and that's my time I can't believe how much time I wasted sitting on a bar stool watching life pass me by
Anxiety is a call to action. Perhaps unmet potential, or worrying about what's not in your control (aka the future). Maybe you have energy that's not being properly used. Maybe you have time that's not being fully utilized. Give yourself some challenges. Give yourself the freedom to explore being uncomfortable when you do!
It has helped me to learn things, I have focused on learning Japanese, improving my English, I am learning to play the guitar and I learned to knit amigurumis, it is true that I have had more "ailments" which I attribute to the fact that I used alcohol to relax and eliminate stress, I understand that it will take time, but we are on the path, anyway, my advice is that you find what you have always wanted to learn or do and had never dared ☺️🙏🏽 I know you will get ahead💪🏽
I'm getting sober ...again. I am at 3 weeks today. My normal triggers are anything including boredom. In the past 3 weeks I have had a realization, I am boring, when I drink I am just boring and drunk. Drinking doesn't make me not bored, it just becomes the thing that I do so I can feel like I am doing something, even though I know it is terrible for me. I do not think I will drink again after this last round, I was disgusted by myself 3 weeks ago, I do not feel the need to drink right now. My goal is to remember that disgusted feeling above all else. Drinking doesn't make me better or my life more exciting, it only takes away my ability to care about things.
What a HUGE introspection! I've mentioned that exact concept a few videos back that being: life may be boring after getting sober because YOU might be boring if all you did was sit around and get drunk on the couch for the last 10 years! Awareness is the door to freedom 💡
@GettingSoberAgain Thank you for all of the good work. It's a struggle, but people like you help me, it's good to know I have a resource like this to come to for motivation when I need it. ❤
I bet you’re not boring. I bet if given the chance you’d have a lot to say and would do really imaginative things. No one can replicate what you have so act on it and be the main character 😎
