Even only 2 units of alcohol will damage your GABA receptors. I wondered why I was so depressed and anxious all the time- as soon as I was 3 weeks sober I felt like I had a new brain. Alcohol should be illegal.
156 days sober.......I agree, when you see other people damaging their health and relationships because of alcohol you feel sorry for them and feel relief that I quit.
My perception and my understanding of the relationships dynamics around me completely changed. It's crazy how I used to think that certain couples were perfect and I hoped to have a relationship of that kind when now all I see is trauma, avoidance and unhealthy coping mechanisms. I'm so grateful that life brought me to that understanding even if it costed me tremendous pain and suffering 😊
I really needed to hear this. Today I turned 47 and I think I want to quit. The hangovers only get worse, and I’m tired of feeling sick and depressed. Thank you for making this video.
I'm 44 this year. Also working on stopping for good. I don't crave alcohol or anything like that, it's just so lonely to stop because everyone around me does it, it seems like. I've taken some breaks here and there, but it's not been more than like 5 weeks (except for times when I was pregnant, but that was a long time ago now lol) Anyways, how's it going for you?
I was starting to turn my life around and start being confident again and then I got into a cycle. I need to quit completely, I deserve to let go of this vice.
Thanks for sharing your story, congrats on your sobriety story, I’m 40 days sober, not sure if it’s all worth it sometimes but good to know other people have been through it
Only 5 weeks in and I'm already being surprised with the realization that alcohol was affecting me in ways I had not even imagined. I'm thankful to all you youtubers telling your stories. You help me stay committed.
You are an inspiration. I'm 10 days away from 6 months sober. Your story resonates in so many ways. It's like you're telling my story. The way alcohol fucks your system is crazy, especially your cortisol baseline. It went so high in my case that I constantly felt stressed for no reason. You know that kind of stress you feel when you're about to miss the train... Except there was no train 😂 A life with no purpose nor dreams or at best talking about those dreams when you're drunk but doing nothing to achieve them coz you're hangover all the time... I miss nothing about those years & I hope I'll never go back to my old self.
Reminded me of all the times I would talk about doing these cool things with my drinking buddies and never got around to it..... because I was either drunk or hungover. Your life literally passes you by and all that time is spent poisoning yourself. Completely not worth it!
I know people in their 60's and still doing the same. We're fortunate to come to these conclusions now. The sooner the better. No regrets. Just lessons and moving forward 😊
Thank you for making this video, I’ve felt the deepest shame after I had a life changing accident. No one came for me, no one checked up on me either but you did. Thank you brother. Everything you said in this video resonates with me
I have cut back to once every two weeks 2 months ago. Dry January started the ball rolling. I am definitely feeling better and plan to go once every 3 weeks next cycle and then once a month. I honestly dont think about it much anymore. I feel better having sober weekends getting things done, eating better, going for long walks, etc.. I am 52 and have been a drinker since i was 16 years old. In my 20's, 30's and early 40's i was a 5 day a week drinker. I took 3 year long breaks due to being deployed to southwest asia where it was banned for military personnel. That time saved me and i credit it for keeping me alive! I am proud of myself for getting this far. Its not easy giving up a lifelong friend! I am getting there ODAAT. Thanks for this video.
I completely relate to everything you said my brother except texting those 9 people but I do agree with everything everything ringing a bell. Now a year sober maybe 2 not perfect but my days keep getting better by the seconds and hours... Keep that soberity going my friend.
10+ years ER nurse here.. it took my body 8 months to regenerate after being alcohol free. What's scary is if I would have only stopped drinking for 6 months, I would still not have experienced that freedom
It’s a wake up call when you need your friends and they don’t come. I had an incident and no one showed up to help me. It’s helping me to step away from drinking and partying. I’m glad it happened. Wishing you the best
This was exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you so much for sharing your story, it hits deeper without the emphasis on the alcohol being bad and more on how you felt and your lifestyle. 🙏
our journeys were so similar... wasn't dependent.. wasn't physically addicted... no rehab.. no AA... Committed to #75Hard and never looked back. Learning to love your true self... and sitting with your emotions... without masking anything... is key! Keep Inspiring Meghan ✨ #Day129
Thanks for sharing! I recognize myself so much in your story and I always get very depressed, anhedonic and irritable for at least a week after drinking. I start binge eating because I feel sorry for myself, I don't have the energy to go to the gym or really do any of the hobbies that I want to do. Made the decision 3 weeks ago to go sober and while it's only early days, it's going well but there are always temptations of course. I'm 37 and it really is time to start getting my shit together and have energy for the things that bring me real, long-term joy.
My mother died one year ago from drinking and my father is heavily drinking too. Im living in the same house with him and i was drinking the whole last year. I really hope god will give me power to stop.
Hey I was addicted since 14 I’m 27 now I have 37 days of sobriety. The first week is the hardest. You have to find something else to fill your time for me it was picking up cycling and the gym. Your new life will cost you your old one. If I can do it you can too!! Good luck!
This is so real! I can relate to all of this! I woke up one day and was just over it, I was done drinking and I knew it. This is after many times of not drinking for six months or four months at a time. It was just really different this last time and I love listening to stories like yours! it feels amazing to just know that I’m over it and I’m done.
I think I needed to hear that . Been trying to quit for some time now and I’ve finally realized that alcohol brings nothing positive to my life . Sure I can go a few weeks but at baseline it has changed my personality. I feel sad and depressed all the time . I use to be silly everyday . And although that person comes out here and there for the most part it feels like I will never get back to her . I’m going to keep on going in the hopes that I find her again. Thanks for the video it def helped me get past today 🤗
Thank you for sharing your testimony. Theese type of videos really helped me quit drinking. Alcohol is a trap so many of us have been stuck in. Im 7 mo. Free of it and now can feel Real joy and happiness and Real fun. God Bless ❤
I can relate to you so much I'm 31 years old and I am just a weekend drinker but still I feel like it has affected my life so much I know it has I know how I was before at everything you said the entire video I could relate to and I felt like you were talking about me I'm really just at that point where for my marriage for my career for my family for myself for my relationship with God amd others I'm just ready just to throw it out and not look back
Big respect to you brother, I really can relate to your story. Ending the April of this year I hit below a rock bottom if that's even possible. The only reason I didn't end my life was my faith in God. And the God really helped me start my mental and physical recovery on May 5th. Coincidentally it was Easter in my religion (Orthodox Christian). I also was completely out of energy, lost all empathy and feelings for anyone. On 5th May I had lets say a little voice telling me to stop watching porn. Haven't watched it since and I even masturbate very rarely, purely on my own fantasy. On July 28th I quit alcohol and on September 25th I quit tobacco. In between all of these, I had a little revelation here and there and things were improving day by day. Also, I had many crazy bad days full of cravings, but I persevered with the help of the Holy Spirit (God) who guided me and still guides me. I pray every day for the strength and guidance. I'm still recovering, but my life now and 5 months ago is not comparable. The only vice I have now is caffeine and I plan to quit even that one soon. To note, I never did drugs of any kind (except nicotine, alcohol and caffeine obviously 😂) and even though I gambled, it never was compulsive, easily quit it in February, not even thinking to quit, just stopped it, unlike these other things which I knew were troubling. The path is very hard for quitting any addiction, but it's very rewarding and your brain will thank you later. You feel more in control and you feel very confident in almost everything. I wish you all the best brother, keep up with the fighting!
That feeling like you were born when you put your last drink down is so relatable. I have a year and some odd months sober, and i see myself as only a one year old (well lets just say 21 years of age again cause that kinda sounds weird lmaoo). But my sober date is my new birthdate. Good job bro and congratulations on your 3 and a half years 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Wow, very powerful message. I appreciate your openness with your alcohol problem. I am going through something very similar with alcohol addiction and I can relate to you. Thank you for sharing and I know that there is hope for me. 🙏🏽
I've seen so many videos on this subject but dude your words are so refreshing and inspiring, your video and talk is so well thought out and put together. 😊 I can resonate with everything you're saying. I don't have a problem with alcohol on paper, I'm certainly not an alcoholic but binge drink 10-15 units 2-4 times a month. My closest friends can be so black and white saying how i shouldn't feel there is a problem & booze is so acceptable in society so many people suffer unnecessarily with the social pressures of drinking & try & point the blame on other things. Personally i feel my moderate drinking is problematic, a week or 2 will go by and then start craving for a little session, have a great time & feel so low & depressed afterwards. Things are worse at 47 than 10 years ago. Hangovers last a day but the mental health after effects linger much much longer without people realising it. That's where the real problems are. This is so inspiring as my moods are up and down most of the time, borderline depression sometimes on bad days & like you mentioned quitting for a month seems to help a little bit but it's never enough to prove in your head that alcohol is the problem. You convince yourself it's something else & then go back to the same drinking patterns. You made such an important point that the effects are progressive, a progression that may be impossible to reverse straight away, weeks or a month or 2 may not be enough. I advise anyone at the beginning of their journey to watch this video, amazing content and then research on the science. Andrew Huberman's content on RU-vid is great, learning how dopamine works really helps too. Sammy you are an inspirational human being, your delivery and calm demeanor is brilliant. You're helping a lot of people dude, big thanks to you! 🙏❤️
Thank you for those super kind words!! I can tell that everything really resonated with you as you paraphrased a lot of the key points I said super well!! =) Happy to help.
Thanks for sharing this. This has helped me a lot. I'm only 24 and I've been binge drinking once every month to the point that I hurt my kidneys, and that was my sign to stop. I wasn't allowed to drink due to religion and that was one of the reasons why I got carried away.The way you said was the same way I've felt, and alcohol seemed like the main escape and to have a fun time, especially with my favourite music. I used to book a hotel and just jam to music and drink, but got so carried away to the point of finishing a bottle. My friends were worried about how much I've consumed, but since I'm young, I've felt invincible. Alcohol became my thing I looked forward to every month. I'm going to quit due to how it affected my health and focus on myself
Thats good, stay strong! Its a easy slope to slip back down because you are young. Seems like you have found you're way down the right path, stay strong!
Great video, sir. RU-vid is truly a great space for support and experiences from others to help me on my journey. I'm 10 days sober, and honestly, my life has done a 180. I sleep better, I am more efficient, and generally feel, and look better.
AHHHH!!! I used to watch your videos a lot years ago when I was wrestling with my drinking & mental health!!! They helped a TON! SO WILD you found my video haha =D
Thank you for sharing your story …… It’s the honest inner thoughts and experiences …. That can resonate with others in the thought cycle to interrupt the lie ….
I'm not an addict, the highest I have ever had is a bottle of beer once a week. I even enjoy it. but I notice that my body isn't at its best and optimum level when I drink. So I have decided to completely quit and choose something else, like getting enrolled to play a sport for fun!
I recently had 2 months sober, incredibly productive, then I slipped... now it's been hard drinking 1-2 times a week again. The ridiculous part is reprogramming the subconscious which will even fight back in a few dreams trying to rationalize drinking... fantastic for habits, unfortunately ALL kinds of habits. I also need to cut out pornography, I know that's also terrible for the brain. My online anonymous self is more open to that discussion. I usually use my other more serious account for comments but RU-vid suspended it for 24 hours because I mentioned some theories of the recent Trump incident as seeming like a Man.chu.ri.an candidate. Afraid to type the full word with how quick they suspended me for just asking, damn.
Two months is an amazing start and the tip of the iceberg! =). Its gets better and better! Breaking subconscious behaviors is tricky and takes time. Just be patient with yourself and keep at it.
I'm 27 now and I've been struggling with alcohol big time. Its not like i drink everyday but everytime i do drink it turns into a bender. Broke up with my ex a few days after my birthday in march and I been on a spiral ever since. This video is really giving me hope for the future
Hang in, buddy. You can take your life back from the drug called alcohol. I'm 48, and I didn't start drinking until I was 40 years old, and I also don't drink every day, but when I do drink, I always drink way too much. I stopped drinking before and then I started again because a friend asked me to drink with him. I should have stuck with my plan and said 👎. I have already stopped again for a few days now, and I am not going backward this time for nobody. Hopefully, I won't slip up, but if I do, it doesn't make me a failure because at least I'm still walking in the right direction towards quitting for good. Stay strong and keep fighting for your freedom from alcohol.
Its incredible being in the medical field and still not knowing how alcohol affects your brain. Society has been gaslighted. They never show they morning after on commercials do they? When my tolerance was low i would get drunk off 2 beers! Then i would feel hungover the following day and the cycle would start all over again!
You said something about religious people thinking God was there for you. You sound on the fence about the idea of God’s reality…. I hear you when you say no one was there for you. That may be true but Give God some credit bro. Don’t take all the credit. He may have been the one guiding your mind to make the decision to be sober all along. Much love my friend
My story is similar. The life just kept getting worse and worse, more busy, more things to do, more fat, less sleep. I did sports, I tried not to eat carbs, I tried to eat whatever I wanted, I tried to rest more, I tried to rest less, but it was all going to sh*t and I couldn't realise why. Until one day... And then I just stopped. It's so cheeky, this dr*g!
I have been telling myself that since it’s only a few … I don’t drink excessively … however it’s often … and I am out of much trauma and wondering why I can’t heal and overcome … I e watched many videos and have a solid biology foundation … but yet … failing to give enough importance to the progressive nature … at some point it’s too much for your brain … and that’s always an individual gamble .. to a for sure state of brain damage depression anxiety low function apathy low vibration etc ….. Where the promise of abstaining … will bring you to love peace and joy ….. which is a big part of this game called life … and a spiritual obligation of the soul
Yeah healing trauma is a tough one because it takes time. Time sitting still and processing the emotions. We to frequently outsource it be it drugs, alcohol. social media, tv...any distraction really. But all the science boils down to simply sitting with it and learning to just be & create your own narrative/understandings around your pains that you're ok living with. Can't control what happens to ya, but you can control how you interpret and process it in regards to yourself.
Well I hope you ditched those so called friends who didn't give a damn. I think its generally only possible to have 1 or maybe 2 close friends in life.
Because of the taste of the beer? Or the buzz? There are a lot of VERY good NA beers. And iced tea or Arnold planets are also awesome on a hot day. I personally think it's about the buzz 🤷🏻♀️
Everything in moderation. Two cups of coffee not ten, one donut not five, this applies to everything. If you have self control you can still enjoy all the things life has to offer.
Sammy I'm exactly where you were falling into the sky is called casadastraphobia I have that and alcohol is destroying my brain and body and my body is in aches and pains. Pray for me because its hard to quit.
"Who am I...??" I am a man who was tempted a lot, and yet hasn't had a drink for 59 years.... and I am 59 years old. Stop this bullshit. Jesus, these sanctimonious people.
@@SammyStark AS WE GET OLDER ISSUES SHOW UP IF WE EAT MEAT SO I WENT VEGAN AT 48 AND GOT RID OF EVERY HEALTH ISSUE ESPECIALLY AFTER QUITTING EATING SALT WHICH GAVE ME CANCER SO YES QUITTING DRUGS AND ALCOHOL IS CRUCIAL AND SO IS VEGANISM AS PEOPLE WILL SEE 🤠
Any amount of alcohol most people will drink enough to get buzz otherwise what's the point LOL. on top to that it quickly builds tolerance everyone needs more
Same, my dear. Appreciate you sharing this Truth. 🙏 I will be watching this every day for a while. I'm 2 months sober and every feeling has improved dramatically for the better. Ya, U nailed it. ❤🤍 💙
I praise God a d my guardian angel for rising my life of that toxic poison. My life is full, peaceful, and I am so proud of myself. I wishbi had know the truth about the drug. I'd never have had one drink. 🙏🩵
