I just quit 3 months ago! Its funny because people always try to pressure you to drink, but its easy to say no since you know they are poisoning their bodies.
Many years ago I had stopped drinking and this girl I barely knew at a bar tried to force me force me to do a shot….. I was so pissed off. I actually had to get mean. Later she was passed out drunk in a booth. 😢
Most important is to stop cravings, I quit everything , alcohol, cigarettes , meat ,milk ,fish. All these things are connected. I've been like this since february, no cravings at all. When you discard bad things, you free space for many new positive things.
@@theinfinitepassportTV it can be a slow process but each time you try you get a bit closer! You’re welcome but you guys are also inspiring me. Good to know we are all doing it together
Great video - subbed. I don't know what I want to achieve or how long I want to stop drinking for but I can't believe how much better I feel entering my third week. Growing up in the UK it's just what we all do as teens onwards isn't it, and we don't question it. Easy to not see the effects as they build up over time. Well played on your journey.
Well done mate! Everyone’s journey is different so see how you feel! You will definitely feel more and more benefits over time. Good job for questioning the world around you! Thanks for watching.
@lostinculture I went to Japan to celebrate my 30th for two weeks, toward the end of my trip I had a few and when i came back I went on a binge, ended up quiting my job and moved out of state, stopped again but picked it up again. I'm having a few now but tomorrow I'm going to kick it again
@@FnesSnorlx it’s in the past now, you’ve done 10 months so you know exactly what to do mate. Brush it off and go again. I’m the same though, bad habits are easy to introduce then hard to break. You got this
Top! Thank you for spreading the message and being vocal about your experience with sobriety. We have a big problem in our society with the acceptance of alcohol and it takes people like you to show others that there are better options out there. Thank you brother keep up the positive vibes. You got another subscriber!
This is great to hear! Yeah blackouts are the worst, it's crazy that I used to just continue to do it even though I lost all conscious capacity to control myself. Give us a message if you need to, don't need do it alone mate
I have been with out drink for going on 7 years and is fantastic life I can tell just keep going you will make it try have a positive attitude day in and day out Bill
Acabei de peidar mó fedido. Não fez barulho nenhum mas saiu meio quentinho e agora meu quarto tá com cheiro de vegetais podres num balde de vinagre de maçã quente.
Great video man! I've been thinking of quitting alcohol for some time now and want to do it, but damn it seems hard. Good to hear that it gets easier after the initial difficulties. Keep on going!
Best way is to get started! It gets a lot easier after filling your life with other activities. You got nothing to lose bro, hard things are always beneficial. Good luck to you man 💪
You are an amazing, talented & brave human being. Bravo! falling and standing up is part of the journey but with good reasons and good people around is much easier as you said. I’m glad you shared this. xxx
@@tankerboysabot good on you for being aware about the situation! Maybe you can look to decrease the amount even more! It’s up to you! Just asking why you do it might bring some clarity! Good luck on your journey mate! Wish you all the best
@lostinculture just something to relax me mostly, but these days, if I do drink whiskey, it's usually a half pint and maybe 2 or 3 beers, and I'm good to go. It's more for a buzz after work. It used to be to go to sleep. I have been trying to cut back completely, but it's not as easy as I thought it would be.
@@tankerboysabot yeah definitely not easy! It’s habitual, part of our culture and so accessible! I think the main thing is to replace it with positive habits, natural dopamine, natural ways to relax! I cut it out completely but maybe doing bit by bit is better for you. I can’t control the amount I drink so it was better to cut it out! You’ve identified and doing something about it so that’s great
@@Benjipee77 your parameters for understanding my problem are all wrong. I don’t really expect you to understand so it’s ok. Are you tryna quit by any chance, how do you find this video?
Bravo to you !!! I was sober for 12 years. Went out to the “crazy world” for about 3 years and now sober again. It’s amazing how much better I feel. I cannot drink like a Gentleman. I am a blackout - get wrecked - fall on the ground drinker (really fun - kidding). Keep it up and if you’re thinking about quitting booze - just do it. Life changing. - truly.
Massive respect mate. I currently find myself in a position of wanting to stop but not doing because it’s very much my way of blowing off steam. I get to the point end of a busy week and I want to drink, it’s definitely my vice. The annoying bit is knowing all the negative impacts it has on me, sure I’ll get there though. Take care pal
@@barryb5155 Thank you mate! Definitely worth doing 30 days and seeing how you feel. If you like it and it’s not a problem, maybe just cut down and find new hobbies to blow off steam. Drinking was really detrimental for me but I know everyone is different. Experiment, try new things, see what’s good for you!
I was going through a period of no alcohol just to prove to myself that i could do it. I went to the bar with a group of employees and told everyone that i can't drink. It's amazing how many times that night that alcohol was pushed in front of my face. Finally i had to leave.
Also had my first drink in my late teens in college and have a family history of alcohol problems Developed my own problems quickly. Took at least a year before it became a regular/habitual thing tho. Quit shortly after turning 24 (so I was a drinker for 5 years. Best decision.
Well done mate. Incredible maturity for a 27 year old to make such a bold change that can only be for the better of yourself and everyone around you. It takes bravery and it is the biggest act of self love you can carry out in your life. I am 41 and have struggled with alcohol for the same reasons as you. I always over did it. It was always the focus of my nights out. I struggled with social anxiety. I feared not being accepted without alcohol. For the last 6 years I have taken 3 month breaks here and there and attempted to kick the habit completely but failed. 16 days ago after another regretful night I finally decided the end had come. For the first time I am telling people I dont drink, instead of saying I'm taking a break. It takes guts and I struggle with the fomo and fear of rejection at times, but I know this decision is the key to living the best version of this very short life we have.
@@seansayer7684 it’s not easy and you are doing great for tackling the problem too. Unfortunately, not being accepted kind of comes with it but you really do learn to love it! You know the people around you are genuine. I think saying “I don’t drink” is absolutely huge. You literally have to become the person who you choose to be, that starts with the labels for yourself. I wish you the best of luck and if you need to message I am also here too! Don’t think you have to do it alone!
Yes, thank you for asking. Been dealing with this goal for a while and have failed and tried again. Watching videos like these help me not want to go back to my old life where drinking every weekend was a given.
@@RiaG I was dealing with it for ages too. Failing is normal it’s part of the process. Each failure is a step closer! Don’t be too hard on yourself, be strict but give yourself love in the process. Brush it off and go again! You are doing great because you’ve identified the problem and at least trying. Keep going! If you need to message just give us a shout!
Thank you that’s so kind and i do finally realize that to achieve any goal you have to be okay with those L’s lol cuz they lead you to your win. It’s so interesting with drinking because i always thought it’s okay if it’s just the weekends and this last year it was wild how many times it wasn’t fun and it was just me blacking out making terrible decisions. Anyway thank you for hearing me and again thanks for the video. 💙
@@RiaG For me the blacking out was the biggest problem. It's so scary to lose control of yourself and not know what happened. Then you gotta deal with the awful anxiety for the coming days only to make the same mistake again. I told myself so many times "only a little bit" or "I can control it". I simply could not do what the rest of the world is doing, my body reacted differently. It was a blessing in disguise tbh. It's really isolating to quit that's what stops most of us but you find a bit more of yourself by the end of it :)
